Newcastle Bags Race 1 - Saturday 28Th March 2026
ALNWICK NIDGE (4) had the drop on the lead from trap four before taking over turning, drawing clear to score (29.07) at this track in an A3 over 480m. Solid formlines coming through his last run. Ideally placed to take this out. VELVET BLACK (2) is down a grade after missing the frame two back at this track then finished third at his latest appearance in an A2 at this track over 480m (29.11). Heading in right direction and well placed here. Leading player. TINNOCK SHEBA (1) boasts strong form at this course and distance having won four times from six starts. Missed the frame latest (29.71) when fifth over 480m at this track in an A3. Looks suited here and can measure up. SOLWAY ERNIE (5) is worth consideration after filling a hole from the same draw last start.
Stats
Comments
Winner two starts back at this track over 480m in 29.10. Last start missed the frame when 5th over 480m at this track in A3. Look for improvement. Not out of it.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 18/03/2026 | 8 | A3 | $862.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.71 | 0:29.21 | 0:29.03 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.3L | $3.30 |
| 1/5 | 10/03/2026 | 6 | A4 | $729.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.10 | 0:29.10 | 0:29.06 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.0L | $2.90 |
| 1/5 | 04/03/2026 | 6 | A5 | $720.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.05 | 0:29.05 | 0:29.05 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $3.00 |
| 4/5 | 26/02/2026 | 6 | A4 | $729.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.43 | 0:29.26 | 0:28.59 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.9L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | A5 | $861.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.40 | 0:29.40 | 0:28.75 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/6 | 13/02/2026 | 95 | A6 | $824.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.38 | 0:29.38 | 0:28.79 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.3L | $3.80 |
| 3/3 | 30/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | N/A | 0:29.60 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 17/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 290m | 0:17.63 | 0:17.63 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Didn't fire two runs back then progressed nicely last time to finish third over 480m at this track. Racing well enough to fully test this line-up.
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 | 20/03/2026 | 15 | A2 | $767.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.11 | 0:28.81 | 0:28.81 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/5 | 05/03/2026 | 8 | A2 | $767.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.28 | 0:29.14 | 0:28.53 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.6L | $3.50 |
| 4/6 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | A2 | $910.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.62 | 0:29.43 | 0:28.84 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 3/5 | 18/02/2026 | 8 | A2 | $793.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.13 | 0:28.83 | 0:28.83 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $3.30 |
| 2/5 | 10/02/2026 | 6 | A2 | $793.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.52 | 0:29.48 | 0:29.06 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 6/6 | 04/02/2026 | 6 | A2 | $910.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.67 | 0:29.28 | 0:29.02 | N/A | 2 |
| 17.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/1 | 28/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.03 | 0:29.03 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 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 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Hasn't been far away in two runs. Fair last time over 480m at this track where she raced on speed but faded to finish fourth (29.40). Likely to be further improved. Can't recommend against this lot.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | A3 | $748.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.40 | 0:28.92 | 0:28.67 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.1L | $3.80 |
| 5/6 | 13/03/2026 | - | A3 | $862.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.80 | 0:29.02 | 0:28.92 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.8L | $4.30 |
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Comments
Good effort after racing on the speed to score in an A3 by 2 len at this track over 480m (29.07). Can make it back to back wins.
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 | 20/03/2026 | 6 | A3 | $748.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.07 | 0:29.07 | 0:28.81 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.20 |
| 4/6 | 14/03/2026 | 8 | IT | $862.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.48 | 0:28.81 | 0:28.81 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.3L | $2.60 |
| 2/5 | 06/03/2026 | 6 | A3 | $748.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.15 | 0:29.05 | 0:29.05 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $3.80 |
| 5/5 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | A2 | $767.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.08 | 0:28.94 | 0:28.89 | N/A | 4 |
| 14.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/5 | 21/02/2026 | 9 | A2 | $793.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.39 | 0:29.23 | 0:28.70 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/5 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | A2 | $767.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.73 | 0:29.19 | 0:28.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/3 | 13/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | N/A | 0:29.56 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 5.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 25/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 290m | 0:17.85 | 0:17.85 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Form has been sound without winning, placing at his last seven starts, the latest when second (29.29) over 480m at this track. Should be around the mark.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 18/03/2026 | 6 | A3 | $862.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.29 | 0:29.21 | 0:29.03 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $3.80 |
| 3/6 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | A3 | $862.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.46 | 0:29.28 | 0:28.41 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/6 | 05/03/2026 | 6 | A3 | $862.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.05 | 0:28.86 | 0:28.53 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $4.30 |
| 2/5 | 27/02/2026 | 9 | A3 | $748.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.47 | 0:29.25 | 0:29.08 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.8L | $2.90 |
| 3/6 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | A3 | $890.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.17 | 0:29.03 | 0:28.83 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.6L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/02/2026 | 5 | A3 | $890.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.11 | 0:28.96 | 0:28.96 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/3 | 17/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | N/A | 0:29.42 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/4 | 05/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | N/A | 0:29.32 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 17.5L | $0.00 |