18:30 Newcastle Tips — Monday 20th April 2026

The 18:30 at Newcastle presents a fantastic opportunity for Mimis Magic to finally shed her maiden tag, and she rates as our strong selection at odds-on. Trained by the astute Ed Dunlop, this filly has shown glimmers of ability in her three starts to date, culminating in a respectable second-place finish last season.

The booking of top jockey Cieren Fallon signals serious intent from connections, a clear trend we always pay close attention to. She returns from a break here, but Dunlop's runners are typically well-prepared for their seasonal reappearances. The market has certainly spoken volumes, with Mimis Magic trading at EVS, indicating supreme confidence from those closest to the stable that this is her day.

If she's progressed as expected during her break, she should have too much for this field on her return to action. We're expecting a bold showing and for her to deliver on the strong market support. For those looking for an alternative with each-way value in what looks a competitive heat, Astrid is an interesting proposition and merits consideration to hit the frame.