Signposts: Simba Samba can dance to glory

Simba Samba7.00 Newcastle
Philip McBride has a 43 per cent strike-rate (3-7) at Newcastle and runs course winner Simba Samba at the track. The three-year-old has shown improved form since tried in handicaps and the step up in trip looks ideal.

Magellan1.50 Wetherby
Magellan is interesting on his first start after a wind op for Philip Kirby and Sean Quinlan. The trainer-jockey combination are operating at an 80 per cent strike-rate at the venue and the trainer has a 50 per cent strike-rate (1-2) after first-time wind surgery.

Thursday cards