Newcastle Bags Race 12 - #Lovethedogs Stakes
CROOKS FEARGHAL (4) struggled to get involved last start after being shuffled back early at this track, but prior to that won by 1.3 lengths at this track (29.42) beating Clerical Error in an A7 on February 11. Goes well out of this box with a win and seven minor placings. Worth another chance. BALLYCOOLE MAGGY (5) hit the frame with a close-up second two runs back then claimed an A7 by 4 lengths at this track over 480m (29.49) last time. Up a grade but hard to fault on that latest effort. A real threat again. CROOKS WILLOW (3) hit the frame latest (29.99) when second at this track in an A6. Can feature in the finish. COPPICE SURVIVOR (1) is sure to play a big role again after a run of minor placings.
Stats
Comments
Form has been sound without winning, placing at his last four starts, the latest when third (29.65) over 480m at this track. Can feature.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 17/02/2026 | 5 | A6 | $734.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.65 | 0:29.28 | 0:29.11 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/6 | 12/02/2026 | 9 | A6 | $851.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.99 | 0:29.75 | 0:28.65 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/5 | 03/02/2026 | 7 | A6 | $734.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.02 | 0:30.01 | 0:29.54 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 27/01/2026 | 7 | A6 | $875.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.75 | 0:29.63 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/6 | 20/01/2026 | 6 | A7 | $815.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.75 | 0:29.75 | 0:29.13 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/6 | 14/01/2026 | 7 | A7 | $815.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.35 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.15 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.1L | $8.00 |
| 3/3 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | N/A | 0:30.39 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Unplaced two runs back then made impressive progress last time to finish third over 480m at this track. May find this a bit too tough.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | A6 | $734.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.69 | 0:29.34 | 0:28.75 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $4.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/02/2026 | 17 | HCP | $930.00 | Newcastle Uk | 640m | 0:39.72 | 0:39.40 | 0:39.40 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.1L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 27/01/2026 | 7 | HCP | $915.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.96 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.6L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 20/01/2026 | 6 | HCP | $915.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.52 | 0:29.19 | 0:29.13 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 14/01/2026 | 5 | HCP | $915.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.06 | 0:29.56 | 0:29.15 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.1L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/01/2026 | 7 | A6 | $851.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.79 | 0:29.22 | 0:28.36 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/2 | 21/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.07 | 0:30.07 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/2 | 29/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | N/A | 0:29.91 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.35L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Sound effort to finish second last start over 480m at this track (29.99) in an A6. Boasts good form here at the journey with six wins and four minor placings from 15 tries. Can feature in the finish.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 20/02/2026 | 8 | A6 | $851.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.99 | 0:29.93 | 0:28.75 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.80 |
| 6/6 | 12/02/2026 | 6 | A6 | $851.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.32 | 0:29.75 | 0:28.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/02/2026 | 82 | HCP | $890.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.35 | 0:29.78 | 0:28.97 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/2 | 29/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | N/A | 0:29.34 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
| 3/2 | 23/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | N/A | 0:29.25 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 16L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 16/11/2025 | 4 | OR | $1,207.00 | Star Pelaw | 245m | 0:15.67 | 0:14.34 | 0:14.34 | N/A | 1 |
| 16.6L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 12/11/2025 | 13 | A3 | $915.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.56 | 0:29.14 | 0:28.85 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
| 6/6 | 30/10/2025 | 29 | A3 | $929.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.76 | 0:29.03 | 0:28.34 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.0L | $10.00 |
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Comments
Winner two starts back at this track when scoring by 1.3 lengths in 29.42. Last start finished last over 480m at this track beaten 13 lengths (31.00) behind Alnwick Legend in an A6 on February 18. Gets chance to atone.
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 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | A6 | $851.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:31.00 | 0:29.94 | 0:28.83 | N/A | 3 |
| 13.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/5 | 11/02/2026 | 5 | A7 | $685.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.42 | 0:29.42 | 0:28.96 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |
| 3/6 | 06/02/2026 | 9 | A7 | $793.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.09 | 0:29.88 | 0:28.97 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.30 |
| 3/5 | 28/01/2026 | 5 | A7 | $704.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.60 | 0:29.53 | 0:29.02 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.6L | $2.40 |
| 4/6 | 23/01/2026 | 9 | A6 | $875.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.38 | 0:29.39 | 0:28.92 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/01/2026 | 5 | A6 | $875.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.64 | 0:29.47 | 0:29.15 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/1 | 31/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.96 | 0:29.96 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 23/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.73 | 0:29.73 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good performance after racing in the second half of the field and improving to score in an A7 by 4 len at this track over 480m (29.49). Makes plenty of appeal. Go close again.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | A7 | $685.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.49 | 0:29.49 | 0:28.70 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.3L | $2.60 |
| 2/5 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | A7 | $685.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.50 | 0:29.46 | 0:28.73 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.80 |
| 4/5 | 07/02/2026 | 4 | A6 | $734.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.90 | 0:29.43 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/5 | 03/02/2026 | 5 | A6 | $734.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.06 | 0:30.01 | 0:29.54 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.4L | $7.00 |
| 4/5 | 29/01/2026 | 8 | A6 | $755.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.68 | 0:29.46 | 0:28.39 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.7L | $9.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/01/2026 | 32 | A5 | $885.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.36 | 0:29.67 | 0:29.21 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.6L | $8.00 |
| 2/2 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | N/A | 0:29.90 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 3/4 | 12/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | N/A | 0:29.71 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Solid effort after racing in the second half of the field and improving to score in an A6 by 0.8 len at this track over 480m (29.93). Other runners look much more appealing.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | A6 | $851.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.93 | 0:29.93 | 0:28.75 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/02/2026 | 6 | A6 | $851.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.87 | 0:29.38 | 0:28.79 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/5 | 07/02/2026 | 4 | A6 | $734.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.01 | 0:29.43 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/5 | 03/02/2026 | 6 | A6 | $734.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.21 | 0:29.54 | 0:29.54 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/01/2026 | 5 | A6 | $875.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.41 | 0:29.27 | 0:29.02 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | A6 | $875.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.11 | 0:29.39 | 0:28.92 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/3 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | N/A | 0:29.63 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 6.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/2 | 06/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 290m | N/A | 0:17.28 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 3L | $0.00 |