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Newcastle Bags Race 7 - The Delvin Cat Retirement Race

DELVIN CAT (6) was responsible for a modest effort most recently when fifth at this track over 480m behind Glengar Vegas (29.30) in an A2. Was in the money the start prior. Better than last start and worth following up. SLINGSHOT BLUE (4) was game in defeat at the latest run, finishing third and beaten 1.5 lengths (29.15) behind Lorenzos Grey at this track. Likely to be in the finish again. VELVET BLACK (2) could manage only fourth at this track last time but impressed when clocking a lightning 28.51 over 480m at this track the start prior. Expected to feature on best figures. BALLYCIAN BABY (1) is a last-start placegetter who is in the mix again.

Race Time:7:19 PM

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:480m

Ballycian Baby (1)6225321543

Trainer: J Flaherty (Newcastle)12 mths 42: 7-8-8

3 yo BLU/WH Bitch

Sire: PESTANA (IRE)

Dam: LEMON KERRIE (IRE)

Stats

Career42: 7-8-8

Win %16.67%

Place %54.76%

Prize Money$6,664.00

Comments

Form has been steadily improving. Last start finished third over 480m at this track in 29.17 behind Glengar Vegas. Has run very fast time at this course and distance. Worth including.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/6	09/04/2026	7	A2	$894.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:29.17	0:28.60	0:28.60	N/A	1	1. Glengar Vegas 2. Burrow Nitro 3. Ballycian Baby	7.0L	$7.00
4/5	02/04/2026	7	A2	$779.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:29.24	0:29.14	0:28.44	N/A	1	1. Slingshot Leeona 2. Tammy The Best 3. Lorenzos Grey	1.2L	$3.80
5/6	26/03/2026	7	OR	$1,515.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:29.24	0:28.39	0:28.39	N/A	4	1. Toddys Storm 2. Coppice Saphire 3. Drombeg Angel	10.5L	$10.00
1/5	19/03/2026	7	A3	$748.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:28.92	0:28.92	0:28.67	N/A	2	1. Ballycian Baby 2. Fine By Me 3. Butterbridge Top	5.3L	$2.30
2/6	12/03/2026	7	A3	$862.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:29.42	0:29.28	0:28.41	N/A	1	1. Slingshot Leeona 2. Ballycian Baby 3. Solway Ernie	1.8L	$2.90
3/6	05/03/2026	7	A3	$862.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:29.20	0:28.86	0:28.53	N/A	1	1. Slingshot Franky 2. Solway Ernie 3. Ballycian Baby	4.3L	$3.50
2/2	31/01/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	N/A	0:28.99	N/A	N/A	1	1. Zenith Beauty 2. Ballycian Baby	2.75L	$0.00
1/1	29/11/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:29.34	0:29.34	N/A	N/A	1	1. Ballycian Baby	0L	$0.00

Velvet Black (2)3623443414

Trainer: J J Fenwick (Newcastle)12 mths 71: 15-8-14

3 yo Black Dog

Sire: BLACK PARACHUTE (IRE)

Dam: VELVET SPRING (IRE)

Stats

Career71: 15-8-14

Win %21.13%

Place %52.11%

Prize Money$16,870.00

Comments

Winner two starts back at this track over 480m in 28.51. Last start was short of his best when 4th over 480m at this track in A1. Look for improvement. Not out of it.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/5	10/04/2026	6	A1	$894.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:29.33	0:28.87	0:28.87	N/A	3	1. Hardwick Teddy 2. Crooks Stevie 3. Zenith Beauty	5.8L	$5.50
1/6	04/04/2026	7	A3	$875.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:28.51	0:28.51	0:28.51	N/A	2	1. Velvet Black 2. Wipe The Slate 3. Romeo Elite	3.0L	$5.00
4/5	28/03/2026	8	A3	$748.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:29.21	0:29.05	0:29.05	N/A	2	1. Alnwick Nidge 2. Tinnock Sheba 3. Wipe The Slate	2.1L	$3.80
3/5	20/03/2026	15	A2	$767.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:29.11	0:28.81	0:28.81	N/A	2	1. Droopys Coach 2. Toddys Ace 3. Velvet Black	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. Lorenzos Grey 2. Tammy The Best 3. Slingshot Leeona	1.6L	$3.50
4/6	25/02/2026	7	A2	$881.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:29.62	0:29.43	0:28.84	N/A	1	1. Lorenzos Grey 2. Toddys Ace 3. Tammy The Best	2.3L	$3.50
1/1	28/08/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:29.03	0:29.03	N/A	N/A	3	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

Slaneyside Sea (3)615

Trainer: P Singlewood (Newcastle)12 mths 3: 1-0-0

1 yo DK BDL Dog

Sire: DROMANA BUCKO (IRE)

Dam: SLANEYSIDE FERN (IRE)

Stats

Career3: 1-0-0

Win %33.33%

Place %33.33%

Prize Money$533.00

Comments

Got back early in the race last start when fifth over 480m at Waterford. Before that won comfortably by 9 lengths at Waterford (29.19) beating Tapa Turbo in an A7 on February 21. Can't make much of a case this time.

Last Starts 49 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/6	26/02/2026	5	A3	$804.00	Waterford	480m	0:30.01	0:29.35	0:29.08	N/A	6	1. Hilldun Shadow 2. Harneys Corner 3. Ballygur Michael	9.5L	$4.33
1/6	21/02/2026	14	A7	$671.00	Waterford	480m	0:29.19	0:29.19	0:28.81	N/A	4	1. Slaneyside Sea 2. Tapa Turbo 3. Shebas Shine	9.0L	$7.00
6/6	07/02/2026	-	ON2	$170.00	Waterford	480m	0:29.89	0:29.46	0:28.93	N/A	3	1. Almighty Laura 2. Stage Freddie 3. Lochys Lass	6.1L	$4.00
2/2	15/01/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Waterford	480m	N/A	0:29.83	N/A	N/A	3	1. Poco Boy 2. Slaneyside Sea	1L	$0.00

Slingshot Blue (4)4124534333

Trainer: B Fairbairn (Newcastle)12 mths 28: 6-1-8

2 yo BLU Dog

Sire: BALLYMAC CASHOUT (IRE)

Dam: HEATHERS PRINCE (IRE)

Stats

Career28: 6-1-8

Win %21.43%

Place %53.57%

Prize Money$5,692.00

Comments

Form has been sound without winning, placing at his last three starts, the latest when third (29.15) over 480m at this track. Racing well and deserves a win.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/5	09/04/2026	7	A2	$779.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:29.15	0:29.03	0:28.60	N/A	3	1. Lorenzos Grey 2. Solway Ernie 3. Slingshot Blue	1.5L	$1.80
3/5	02/04/2026	6	A2	$779.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:29.22	0:29.00	0:28.44	N/A	4	1. Crooks Gucci 2. Delvin Cat 3. Slingshot Blue	2.8L	$3.50
3/5	27/03/2026	8	A2	$767.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:28.99	0:28.94	0:28.74	N/A	4	1. Fabulous Adriana 2. Zenith Magic 3. Slingshot Blue	0.4L	$2.90
4/4	19/03/2026	7	A1	$881.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:29.12	0:28.92	0:28.67	N/A	4	1. Hardwick Woody 2. Blackhouse Lewi 3. Jacktavern Lab	2.5L	$10.00
3/6	12/03/2026	7	A1	$1,004.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:29.46	0:28.64	0:28.41	N/A	4	1. Greenwell Crazy 2. Mossend Brute 3. Slingshot Blue	10.3L	$5.00
5/6	05/03/2026	8	A1	$1,004.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:29.36	0:28.78	0:28.53	N/A	4	1. Greenwell Bolt 2. Drombeg Angel 3. Crooks Stevie	7.2L	$5.50
2/2	20/12/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle Uk	290m	N/A	0:17.08	N/A	N/A	4	1. Bramble Nickeen 2. Slingshot Blue	1L	$0.00
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

Lump On Col (5)6354536341

Trainer: S Roberts (Newcastle)12 mths 51: 9-4-9

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: EXPLOSIVE BOY (IRE)

Dam: RIDGEDALE CAROL (GB)

Stats

Career51: 9-4-9

Win %17.65%

Place %43.14%

Prize Money$8,015.00

Comments

Good effort after taking an early lead to score in an A3 by 3.5 len at this track over 480m (29.02). Others better.

Last Starts 5 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/2	11/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:29.36	0:29.36	N/A	N/A	5	1. Lump On Col 2. Mossend Bute	2.75L	$0.00
1/6	13/03/2026	6		$862.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:29.02	0:29.02	0:28.92	N/A	4	1. Lump On Col 2. Bramble Trippier 3. Butterbridge Top	3.5L	$4.30
4/6	07/03/2026	8		$881.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:29.44	0:29.04	0:28.93	N/A	4	1. Bramble Harvey 2. Dromana Kranky 3. Ballymac Aki	5.1L	$4.00
3/5	27/02/2026	9		$748.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:29.50	0:29.25	0:29.08	N/A	4	1. Troy Robbo 2. Solway Ernie 3. Lump On Col	3.1L	$3.00
6/6	18/02/2026	8		$910.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:29.58	0:29.18	0:28.83	N/A	4	1. Toddys Ace 2. Cahermone Best 3. Romeo Elite	4.7L	$5.00
3/5	10/02/2026	6		$793.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:29.73	0:29.48	0:29.06	N/A	4	1. Atlantas Blu 2. Velvet Black 3. Lump On Col	3.0L	$4.50
5/6	04/02/2026	6		$910.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:30.24	0:29.28	0:29.02	N/A	4	1. Blackhouse Alan 2. Crokers Luna 3. Inca Lexie	12.0L	$6.00
1/1	19/03/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:29.07	0:29.07	N/A	N/A	5	1. Lump On Col	0L	$0.00

Delvin Cat (6)1242254525

Trainer: S Caile (Newcastle)12 mths 84: 30-20-9

4 yo Black Dog

Sire: DOROTAS WILDCAT (IRE)

Dam: FAHY RUBY (IRE)

Stats

Career84: 30-20-9

Win %35.71%

Place %70.24%

Prize Money$22,514.00

Comments

Could only manage fifth last time out over 480m at this track (29.30) in an A2. Strong record at this track and trip with 27 wins and 28 placings from 80 starts. Well placed and should feature.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/6	09/04/2026	7	A2	$894.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:29.30	0:28.60	0:28.60	N/A	6	1. Glengar Vegas 2. Burrow Nitro 3. Ballycian Baby	8.6L	$3.80
2/5	02/04/2026	6	A2	$779.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:29.12	0:29.00	0:28.44	N/A	6	1. Crooks Gucci 2. Delvin Cat 3. Slingshot Blue	1.5L	$1.70
5/5	27/03/2026	15	A1	$1,004.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:29.16	0:28.74	0:28.74	N/A	6	1. Brunssum Bubble 2. Senahel Jet, Droopys Coach	5.1L	$2.90
4/5	12/03/2026	7	A1	$881.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:29.16	0:28.85	0:28.41	N/A	6	1. Drombeg Angel 2. Crooks Stevie 3. Blackhouse Lewi	3.8L	$2.50
5/5	05/03/2026	7	A1	$881.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:29.33	0:28.88	0:28.53	N/A	6	1. Solway Silver 2. Droopys Anthea 3. Blackhouse Lewi	5.5L	$2.80
2/6	26/02/2026	6	A1	$1,004.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:28.94	0:28.73	0:28.59	N/A	6	1. Droopys Anthea 2. Delvin Cat 3. Ballymac Camilla	2.5L	$2.60
1/1	15/11/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:28.88	0:28.88	N/A	N/A	6	1. Delvin Cat	0L	$0.00
3/2	23/10/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	N/A	0:28.81	N/A	N/A	6	2. Greenwell Crazy 3. Delvin Cat	2.2L	$0.00