Newcastle Bags Race 11 - The Future Of Racing: Pgr Tv Stakes
SMURFS BABY (6) followed a minor placing two runs ago with a plain effort last time to finish fifth, beaten 5 lengths, in an A6 at this track over 480m (30.21). Back a notch and on best form expected to feature. HIGHCLERE COUGAR (5) was a course and distance placegetter (30.09) last time also from the same draw, finishing a 3 length third in an A7. Has the ability and looks a key chance. AEGIS JUD (4) was prominent throughout when winning two back but could manage only midfield last time when 5th and beaten 7 lengths at this track (29.89). The form from his last run stacks up well. Key runner on best form. MIDTOWN ROMEO (2) was out of the money at this circuit last start but can turn the form around.
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Didn't fire two runs back then progressed nicely last time to finish third over 480m at this track. Better last time but not convinced this is his race.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 17/02/2026 | 6 | A7 | $793.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.26 | 0:29.94 | 0:29.11 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
| 5/5 | 11/02/2026 | 8 | A7 | $685.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.25 | 0:29.42 | 0:28.96 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 03/02/2026 | 6 | A7 | $793.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.25 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.54 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $12.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | A8 | $805.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.72 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.02 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/6 | 21/01/2026 | 8 | A7 | $815.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.40 | 0:29.98 | 0:29.21 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $34.00 |
| 4/5 | 13/01/2026 | 6 | A7 | $704.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.30 | 0:30.00 | 0:28.93 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |
| 1/1 | 05/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 290m | 0:18.09 | 0:18.09 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
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Last start finished last on February 21 over 480m at this track behind Ballycoole Maggy beaten 9 lengths (30.22) in an A7. Capable of a good showing.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 21/02/2026 | 31 | A7 | $685.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.22 | 0:29.49 | 0:28.70 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.1L | $6.00 |
| 1/1 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.92 | 0:29.92 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 290m | 0:17.46 | 0:17.46 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 21/01/2026 | 4 | A8 | $805.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:36.09 | 0:30.47 | 0:29.21 | N/A | 2 |
| 80.3L | $2.60 |
| 4/5 | 17/01/2026 | - | A8 | $675.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.38 | 0:29.98 | 0:28.64 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.0L | $3.80 |
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Moderate effort last start when he finished last over 480m at this track beaten 4 lengths (30.23) behind Drumnafern Blaze in an A7 on February 21. Prepared to risk 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 21/02/2026 | 18 | A7 | $685.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.23 | 0:29.89 | 0:28.70 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.1L | $3.00 |
| 5/6 | 03/02/2026 | - | A7 | $793.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.91 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.54 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/3 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | N/A | 0:29.61 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/2 | 24/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | 0:29.88 | 0:29.88 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
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Winner two starts back at this track over 480m in 29.46. Last start missed the frame when 5th over 480m at this track in A6. Has ability and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | A6 | $734.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.89 | 0:29.27 | 0:28.70 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | A7 | $685.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.46 | 0:29.46 | 0:28.73 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.40 |
| 2/6 | 07/02/2026 | 10 | A7 | $793.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.83 | 0:29.82 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.60 |
| 3/6 | 28/01/2026 | 8 | A7 | $815.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.76 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.02 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.90 |
| 2/6 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | A7 | $815.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.87 | 0:29.84 | 0:29.13 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/01/2026 | 6 | A7 | $815.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.80 | 0:29.80 | 0:28.93 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 3/3 | 22/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | N/A | 0:29.29 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 2/2 | 15/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 290m | N/A | 0:17.37 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
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Racing consistently, including a win two back at this track, before a 3 length third (30.09) over 480m at this track last time. Still to win from this trap but has been in the placings five times. Top chance.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | A7 | $685.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.09 | 0:29.83 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.1L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | A7 | $793.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.94 | 0:29.94 | 0:29.11 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | A7 | $793.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.92 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.06 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/5 | 03/02/2026 | 7 | A7 | $685.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.41 | 0:30.12 | 0:29.54 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.6L | $2.80 |
| 4/5 | 27/01/2026 | 6 | A7 | $704.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.95 | 0:29.62 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.0L | $3.50 |
| 4/6 | 21/01/2026 | 8 | A6 | $875.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.02 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.21 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.7L | $8.00 |
| 1/1 | 30/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.95 | 0:29.95 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 2/3 | 25/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | N/A | 0:30.08 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
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Latest effort finished 5th on February 24 over 480m at this track behind Alnwick Legend beaten 5 lengths (30.21) in an A6. Was in the money three on end before missing the frame last time. Worth another try.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 24/02/2026 | 6 | A6 | $851.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.21 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.9L | $4.00 |
| 2/5 | 18/02/2026 | 5 | A6 | $734.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.83 | 0:29.77 | 0:28.83 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/02/2026 | 10 | A6 | $851.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.51 | 0:29.41 | 0:28.79 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/5 | 03/02/2026 | 7 | A5 | $744.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.19 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.54 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.3L | $4.50 |
| 5/5 | 27/01/2026 | 7 | A5 | $765.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.84 | 0:29.61 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.8L | $3.80 |
| 4/5 | 20/01/2026 | 6 | A5 | $885.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.85 | 0:29.63 | 0:29.13 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.7L | $6.00 |
| 3/3 | 22/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | N/A | 0:29.40 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 4.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/2 | 05/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Nottingham | 500m | N/A | 0:31.33 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1L | $0.00 |