Mick Gannon Horse Racing Tips for Newcastle 14/11/26

Saturday racing heads to Newcastle, where Mick Gannon has identified two runners who look capable of producing strong performances.

Savvy Spy in Race 9 is flying after an impressive last-start victory and looks well placed on the quick back-up with just 53kg.

Despite stepping up in grade, there's every reason to believe he has further improvement to come.

Earlier in the program, Airhawk in Race 3 appeals as a value selection after producing a career-best performance last start.

The rise to 1600m, favourable barrier and booking of Dylan Gibbons all strengthen his chances.

Here are Mick Gannon's two best bets for Rosehill on Saturday.

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Mick Gannon's Newcastle Saturday Best Bets 14/11/26

Newcastle Race 9 – #8 Savvy Spy

Savvy Spy was very impressive last start, settling towards the rear of the field before rounding up his rivals with ease.

It was the performance of a horse in excellent form, and I'm keen to stick with him on Saturday.

He arrives on the quick back-up carrying just 53kg, which looks a significant advantage as he steps up in grade.

He's also drawn favourably, giving him the opportunity to settle a pair or two closer in running rather than having to make up as much ground from the back.

That should allow him to conserve energy before producing the strong finishing sprint we saw last start.

He's absolutely flying at the moment, and while this represents a rise in class, I don't think we've seen his ceiling just yet.

There's every chance he still has more improvement to come, and he finds a very winnable race.

Mick's Verdict: Dominant last-start winner who is low flying. Quick back-up, just 53kg and a favourable draw should see him settle closer. Up in grade, but there's still upside to come.

Newcastle Race 3 – #10 Airhawk

Airhawk is my other selection at Newcastle, and I think he's well over the odds.

He produced a clear career-best performance last start, suggesting he's beginning to put everything together.

While he finds himself in deeper company on Saturday, he's still lightly raced and looks to have further improvement ahead of him.

The rise to 1600m should suit, and he draws perfectly in barrier three.

From that gate, he maps to settle forward of midfield and should enjoy an economical run throughout.

He also gains the services of Dylan Gibbons, another positive heading into this assignment.

There's no doubt this is a stronger race, but the key is how much improvement he can find from his latest performance.

If he takes another step forward from that career peak, he's more than capable of winning.

At the current odds, I think he's a very appealing betting opportunity.

Mick's Verdict: Career-best performance last start and still lightly raced with upside. Barrier three, the rise to 1600m and Dylan Gibbons aboard are all positives. Looks well over the odds.

Mick Gannon's Newcastle Best Bets Summary

Mick Gannon's Final Newcastle Verdict

Savvy Spy is the runner I'm keen to follow after his dominant last-start performance. He's racing in terrific form, and the combination of a favourable draw and just 53kg gives him every opportunity to handle the rise in grade.

Airhawk is the value play. He's coming off a career-best run, draws beautifully and should appreciate stepping up to the mile. If he finds further improvement, he can certainly win.

Newcastle Race 9 – #8 Savvy Spy

Newcastle Race 3 – #10 Airhawk

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