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Newcastle Bags Race 5 - #Lovethedogs Stakes

VELVET BLACK (1) was midfield throughout and finished there last time when 4th (29.12) at this track. Can atone. SIMPSON SNIPER (2) is progressing well with another good run, placing by 4 lengths (29.22) in an A1 at this track. Expected to be in this for a long way. SLINGSHOT BLUE (4) looks close to another win after finishing third last time (29.04) at this track. Can feature again. LINKS JESTER (3) is a last start all-the-way winner. Big chance again.

Race Time:7:44 PM

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:480m

Velvet Black (1)5534452434

Trainer: J J Fenwick (Newcastle)12 mths 49: 12-6-8

3 yo Black Bitch

Sire: BLACK PARACHUTE (IRE)

Dam: VELVET SPRING (IRE)

Stats

Career49: 12-6-8

Win %24.49%

Place %53.06%

Prize Money$13,486.00

Comments

Last start finished 4th in an A1 on October 23 over 480m at this track behind Crooks Coco beaten 1.75 lengths (29.12). Has clocked a scorching 28.42 here at this trip. Leading player.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/5	23/10/2025	7		$949.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:29.12	0:28.96	0:28.66	N/A	1	1. Crooks Coco 2. Coolavanny Ken 3. Slingshot Blue	1.9L	$4.30
3/6	16/10/2025	7		$1,082.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:28.99	0:28.79	0:28.62	N/A	1	1. Sirdar 2. Dunquin Sarah 3. Velvet Black	2.5L	$3.00
4/6	09/10/2025	7		$1,082.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:29.31	0:29.09	0:28.35	N/A	1	1. Ballymac Og 2. Blackhouse Lewi 3. Sirdar	2.6L	$6.00
2/6	02/10/2025	7		$961.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:29.16	0:28.88	0:28.72	N/A	1	1. Delvin Cat 2. Velvet Black 3. Donishall Rose	3.5L	$9.00
5/6	25/09/2025	7		$1,095.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:29.16	0:28.61	0:28.30	N/A	2	1. Jacktavern Lab 2. Blackhousewalton 3. Coolavanny Ken	6.7L	$7.00
4/6	18/09/2025	7		$1,095.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:29.03	0:28.69	0:28.45	N/A	1	1. Highview Nell 2. Blackhousewalton 3. Blackhouse Alan	4.3L	$5.50
1/1	28/08/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:29.03	0:29.03	N/A	N/A	3	1. Velvet Black	0L	$0.00
1/1	20/08/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle Uk	290m	0:17.44	0:17.44	N/A	N/A	3	1. Velvet Black	0L	$0.00

Simpson Sniper (2)34x513

Trainer: R Hale (Newcastle)12 mths 5: 1-0-2

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: GRANGEVIEW TEN (IRE)

Dam: LEMON AUBREY (IRE)

Stats

Career5: 1-0-2

Win %20.00%

Place %60.00%

Prize Money$888.00

Comments

Last start finished 3rd over 480m at this track beaten 4 lengths (29.22) behind Slingshot Kian in an A1 on October 23. In form and can return to the winners' list.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/5	23/10/2025	61		$949.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:29.22	0:28.92	0:28.66	N/A	3	1. Slingshot Kian 2. Blackhouse Lewi 3. Simpson Sniper	3.8L	$9.00
1/6	23/08/2025	7	A3	$826.00	Curraheen Park	526m	0:31.21	0:31.21	0:31.21	N/A	4	1. Simpson Sniper 2. Broken Angel 3. Rosebank Ben	6.0L	$2.75
5/6	16/08/2025	99	A3	$266.00	Curraheen Park	480m	0:29.39	0:29.00	0:28.31	N/A	3	1. Shotgun Dez 2. Yahoo Puff 3. Uisce Beatha	5.6L	$3.00
1/2	06/08/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Kilkenny	274m	0:16.60	0:16.60	N/A	N/A	4	1. Simpson Sniper 2. Lemon Donnacha	4L	$0.00
1/2	13/06/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Kilkenny	274m	0:16.48	0:16.48	N/A	N/A	3	1. Simpson Sniper 2. Savana Pepsi	11.5L	$0.00
4/6	09/05/2025	7	ON1	$799.00	Kilkenny	480m	0:29.47	0:28.61	0:28.60	N/A	6	1. Sunshine Sioux 2. Venetian Mick 3. Herecomestiernan	12.3L	$15.00
3/6	02/05/2025	-	ON1	$266.00	Kilkenny	480m	0:29.62	0:28.64	0:28.48	N/A	4	1. Callaway Five 2. Venetian Mick 3. Simpson Sniper	14.0L	$26.00

Links Jester (3)31

Trainer: T C Heilbron (Newcastle)12 mths 2: 1-0-1

1 yo BL/WH Dog

Sire: LINKS MAVERICK (GB)

Dam: QUEEN IZZY (GB)

Stats

Career2: 1-0-1

Win %50.00%

Place %100.00%

Prize Money$459.00

Comments

Solid effort after taking an early lead to score in an A2 by 0.5 len at this track over 480m (29.00). Has hit winning form and is worth thought again.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/5	23/10/2025	7		$827.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:29.00	0:29.00	0:28.66	N/A	2	1. Links Jester 2. Lets Go Dutch 3. Swift Despite	0.5L	$3.50
3/5	16/10/2025	-		$827.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:29.45	0:29.07	0:28.62	N/A	2	1. Havana Bret 2. Crokers Luna 3. Links Jester	4.8L	$6.00

Slingshot Blue (4)515166163

Trainer: B Fairbairn (Newcastle)12 mths 9: 3-0-1

1 yo BLU Dog

Sire: BALLYMAC CASHOUT (IRE)

Dam: HEATHERS PRINCE (IRE)

Stats

Career9: 3-0-1

Win %33.33%

Place %44.44%

Prize Money$2,435.00

Comments

Finished sixth two starts ago then regained form last time out when he found a couple better over 480m in an A1 at this track. The recent effort suggests he is a genuine hope.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/5	23/10/2025	7		$949.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:29.04	0:28.96	0:28.66	N/A	4	1. Crooks Coco 2. Coolavanny Ken 3. Slingshot Blue	0.9L	$4.00
6/6	16/10/2025	7		$1,082.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:29.62	0:28.94	0:28.62	N/A	4	1. Highview Paudie 2. Cahermone Best 3. Coolavanny Ken	8.3L	$6.00
1/5	09/10/2025	7		$949.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:29.06	0:29.06	0:28.35	N/A	5	1. Slingshot Blue 2. Dunquin Sarah 3. Ballymac Neems	3.0L	$3.30
6/6	02/10/2025	7		$1,756.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:29.69	0:28.72	0:28.72	N/A	4	1. Droopys Trigger 2. Slingshot Kian 3. Blackhouse Lewi	12.0L	$10.00
6/6	25/09/2025	7		$2,066.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:29.18	0:28.47	0:28.30	N/A	5	1. Droopys Link 2. Blackhouse Lewi 3. Racenight Jane	8.8L	$10.00
1/5	18/09/2025	35		$1,550.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:28.66	0:28.66	0:28.45	N/A	4	1. Slingshot Blue 2. Blackhouse Lewi 3. Droopys Anthea	0.8L	$8.00
3/1	04/09/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	N/A	0:29.02	N/A	N/A	3	1. Slingshot Blue 3. Slingshot Blue	0.5L	$0.00
2/3	21/08/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	N/A	0:28.73	N/A	N/A	3	1. Saleen Ri 2. Slingshot Blue 3. Highview Paudie	6.25L	$0.00

Annadown Alice (5)1535135256

Trainer: J J Fenwick (Newcastle)12 mths 25: 5-4-2

2 yo Black Bitch

Sire: JACOB TASHADELEK (IRE)

Dam: HEADFORD LAURA (IRE)

Stats

Career25: 5-4-2

Win %20.00%

Place %44.00%

Prize Money$5,134.00

Comments

Could only manage sixth last time out over 480m at this track, adding to some plain results of late. Hard to recommend this time.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/6	23/10/2025	7		$1,082.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:29.29	0:28.66	0:28.66	N/A	5	1. Ballymac Service 2. Nanna Betty 3. Inca Lexie	7.6L	$5.50
5/6	16/10/2025	7		$1,082.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:29.38	0:28.89	0:28.62	N/A	5	1. Blackhouse Alan 2. Atlantas Blu 3. Alnwick Nidge	6.0L	$6.00
2/5	09/10/2025	7		$949.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:29.17	0:29.04	0:28.35	N/A	5	1. Alnwick Nidge 2. Annadown Alice 3. Alnwick Hawk	1.5L	$4.50
5/6	02/10/2025	9		$961.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:29.39	0:28.88	0:28.72	N/A	3	1. Delvin Cat 2. Velvet Black 3. Donishall Rose	6.2L	$11.00
3/4	23/09/2025	7		$837.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:28.85	0:28.83	0:28.83	N/A	5	1. Dunquin Sarah 2. Newinn Sassy 3. Annadown Alice	0.2L	$2.50
1/5	16/09/2025	48		$837.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:29.55	0:29.55	0:29.12	N/A	5	1. Annadown Alice 2. Newinn Sassy 3. Alnwick Nidge	1.3L	$7.00
2/2	09/09/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	N/A	0:29.46	N/A	N/A	5	1. Lightfoot Clark 2. Annadown Alice	0.2L	$0.00
1/2	02/09/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle Uk	290m	0:17.24	0:17.24	N/A	N/A	5	1. Annadown Alice 2. Lightfoot Clark	2.5L	$0.00