Newcastle Bags Race 1 - Thursday 6th August 2026
CROOKS WILLOW (3) followed a moderate fourth first up with a win by 1.5 lengths last start at this track over 480m (29.47). Key chance on latest effort and likely to feature again despite the rise in grade. ALNWICK QUEEN (1) missed the frame latest when fifth at this track (30.10) but scored five back at this track (29.66). The form out of the last run is proven to be strong. Has ability and can measure up. HOWAY NEYMAR (4) was a course and distance winner (29.65) last time also from the same draw, scoring by 1.3 lengths in an A8. Must include in calculations. CANNY ADELAIDE (5) hit the frame with a narrow second two runs back then claimed an A8 by 1.3 lengths at this track over 480m (29.98) last time. Tackles tougher grade here but in form and looks a contender again.
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished last over 480m at this track beaten 8 lengths (30.10) behind Five Alley Macy in an A6 on July 25. Excellent record from this trap, including two wins. Go well.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 25/07/2026 | 8 | A6 | $720.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.10 | 0:29.45 | 0:29.14 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.1L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/07/2026 | 6 | D3 | $681.00 | Newcastle Uk | 290m | 0:17.56 | 0:17.28 | 0:17.25 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.6L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | A6 | $835.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.00 | 0:29.01 | 0:28.95 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/5 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | A6 | $720.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.17 | 0:29.75 | 0:29.13 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | A7 | $758.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.66 | 0:29.66 | 0:28.93 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $2.38 |
| 4/6 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | A7 | $758.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.99 | 0:29.82 | 0:28.83 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.1L | $4.33 |
| 1/1 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.80 | 0:29.80 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 31/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 290m | 0:17.69 | 0:17.69 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Big odds at first start at this track over 480m in 30.36. This no easier and prefer for the place.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 30/07/2026 | - | A7 | $777.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.36 | 0:29.10 | 0:28.47 | N/A | 2 |
| 15.8L | $5.50 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort after tracking the speed to score in an A8 by 1.5 len at this track over 480m (29.47). Expected to measure up 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 | 29/07/2026 | 5 | A8 | $662.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.47 | 0:29.47 | 0:28.74 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.30 |
| 4/5 | 24/07/2026 | 65 | A7 | $672.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.05 | 0:29.31 | 0:28.58 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/3 | 15/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | N/A | 0:29.36 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 8.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 08/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 290m | 0:17.66 | 0:17.66 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 20/05/2026 | 7 | A6 | $815.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:33.54 | 0:29.48 | 0:28.92 | N/A | 3 |
| 39.9L | $4.00 |
| 4/5 | 13/05/2026 | 7 | A6 | $702.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.96 | 0:29.48 | 0:28.92 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.9L | $2.80 |
| 6/6 | 06/05/2026 | 7 | A6 | $822.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.91 | 0:29.23 | 0:28.51 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/5 | 29/04/2026 | 7 | A5 | $731.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.66 | 0:29.16 | 0:28.68 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.3L | $3.75 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort after racing in the second half of the field and improving to score in an A8 by 1.3 len at this track over 480m (29.65). Has hit winning form and is worth thought again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | A8 | $661.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.65 | 0:29.65 | 0:28.88 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.30 |
| 3/6 | 24/07/2026 | 6 | HCP | $873.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.76 | 0:29.27 | 0:28.58 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.0L | $3.30 |
| 2/5 | 18/07/2026 | 8 | A8 | $662.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.47 | 0:30.13 | 0:28.91 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.3L | $4.00 |
| 5/6 | 10/07/2026 | 6 | A8 | $768.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.64 | 0:29.87 | 0:28.82 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.4L | $7.00 |
| 6/6 | 04/07/2026 | - | HCP | $873.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.22 | 0:29.52 | 0:29.13 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.6L | $6.00 |
Stats
Comments
Solid performance after tracking the speed to score in an A8 by 1.3 len at this track over 480m (29.98). Holds top-three claims.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | A8 | $662.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.98 | 0:29.98 | 0:29.08 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.40 |
| 2/5 | 21/07/2026 | 6 | A8 | $662.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.93 | 0:29.88 | 0:28.97 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.60 |
| 4/5 | 15/07/2026 | 18 | A8 | $662.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.05 | 0:29.95 | 0:28.82 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.2L | $4.00 |
| 1/2 | 08/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.78 | 0:29.78 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 27/06/2026 | 25 | A8 | $749.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:33.18 | 0:29.29 | 0:28.93 | N/A | 6 |
| 55.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/3 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | N/A | 0:29.84 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 5.75L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 02/06/2026 | 6 | A8 | $768.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:33.47 | 0:30.07 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 5 |
| 48.6L | $2.75 |
| 2/6 | 27/05/2026 | 8 | A8 | $756.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.09 | 0:29.91 | 0:28.93 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
Stats
Comments
Showed little last start over 480m at this track when beaten 6 len (29.55) behind Coppice Sioux on July 30. Others favoured this time.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | A6 | $835.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.55 | 0:29.07 | 0:28.47 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 6/6 | 23/07/2026 | 42 | A6 | $835.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.86 | 0:29.49 | 0:28.01 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.6L | $7.00 |
| 3/3 | 17/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | N/A | 0:29.00 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/06/2026 | 6 | A6 | $835.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.10 | 0:29.87 | 0:28.90 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |
| 3/5 | 05/06/2026 | 14 | A6 | $702.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.79 | 0:29.25 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.8L | $9.00 |
| 4/6 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | A6 | $815.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.86 | 0:29.51 | 0:28.69 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.2L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 15/05/2026 | 6 | A7 | $766.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.59 | 0:29.59 | 0:28.50 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |
| 3/3 | 06/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | N/A | 0:30.02 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 3L | $0.00 |