Newcastle Bags Race 2 - Newcastle Greyhound Stadium Stakes
WIRTZ CLASS (3) boxed on well to finish third last time, beaten 1.5 lengths (30.27) behind Blackhouse Wayne at this track. Consistent performer from this draw with a win and seven minor placings to her credit. Likely to feature again. SWIFT HAIRY (5) doesn't win out of turn but looks close to breaking through. Has been in the money the last three starts, the latest when third (30.33) at this track. Racing well and deserves a win. EL STUEY (6) looks overdue after a minor placing two back then finishing third at his latest appearance in an A8 at this track over 480m (30.19). Strong chance this easier company. ALNWICK WIZARD (4) can improve on an unplaced run here last time out.
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Could only manage sixth last time out over 480m at this track, adding to some plain results of late. Cannot enthuse on this occasion.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 21/02/2026 | 49 | A8 | $783.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.79 | 0:30.23 | 0:28.70 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.9L | $26.00 |
| 1/1 | 07/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.48 | 0:30.48 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | A9 | $744.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:31.34 | 0:29.66 | 0:28.31 | N/A | 1 |
| 21.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/6 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | A9 | $747.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.50 | 0:30.20 | 0:29.01 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/12/2025 | 10 | A9 | $747.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.96 | 0:29.78 | 0:28.94 | N/A | 1 |
| 14.8L | $19.00 |
| 6/6 | 03/12/2025 | 11 | A9 | $747.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.94 | 0:29.93 | 0:29.27 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | A9 | $744.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.75 | 0:30.15 | 0:28.64 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/3 | 20/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | N/A | 0:30.37 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Has failed to feature in four runs at this track. Finished fourth over 480m at this track last time out. Likely to struggle this time.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | A8 | $758.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.47 | 0:29.88 | 0:29.02 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/5 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | A8 | $675.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:31.28 | 0:30.51 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | A8 | $783.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.25 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.11 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.5L | $7.00 |
| 6/6 | 10/02/2026 | 23 | A8 | $783.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.69 | 0:30.09 | 0:29.06 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/2 | 30/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | N/A | 0:29.93 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/3 | 23/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | N/A | 0:30.34 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 3/4 | 18/01/2026 | 5 | OR | $1,057.00 | Star Pelaw | 245m | 0:15.88 | 0:15.44 | 0:14.65 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.5L | $1.80 |
| 3/6 | 13/01/2026 | 23 | OR | $1,207.00 | Star Pelaw | 245m | 0:15.80 | 0:15.54 | 0:15.15 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $26.00 |
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Comments
Finished third last start over 480m at this track behind Blackhouse Wayne in an A8. Worked home well on that occasion and should be closing well again. Key chance on best form.
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 | 27/02/2026 | 10 | A8 | $653.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.27 | 0:30.13 | 0:29.08 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.6L | $10.00 |
| 6/6 | 17/02/2026 | 109 | A7 | $793.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.53 | 0:29.94 | 0:29.11 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/3 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | N/A | 0:30.17 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/2 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 290m | 0:18.18 | 0:18.18 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 36L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 31/10/2025 | 6 | A7 | $827.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.27 | 0:29.56 | 0:29.08 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.7L | $7.00 |
| 3/5 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | A7 | $714.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.22 | 0:29.99 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.6L | $4.00 |
| 1/5 | 18/10/2025 | 8 | A7 | $714.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.78 | 0:29.78 | 0:28.81 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
| 2/5 | 10/10/2025 | 6 | A7 | $714.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.89 | 0:29.59 | 0:29.05 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
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Comments
Races well at this course and distance. Last start finished 5th in an A9 on February 27 over 480m at this track behind A Bit Of Hunter beaten 9 lengths (30.56). Leading chance on best form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 27/02/2026 | 6 | A9 | $701.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.56 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.08 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.5L | $3.50 |
| 5/6 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | HCP | $890.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.70 | 0:29.27 | 0:28.70 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/02/2026 | 10 | HCP | $890.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.55 | 0:29.55 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/01/2026 | 5 | HCP | $890.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.10 | 0:29.44 | 0:29.02 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 23/01/2026 | 6 | HCP | $915.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:29.63 | 0:29.63 | 0:28.92 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/6 | 17/01/2026 | 8 | HCP | $890.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.03 | 0:29.47 | 0:28.64 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.1L | $3.80 |
| 3/1 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | N/A | 0:30.43 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 4.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/2 | 24/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 290m | N/A | 0:17.34 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 5.75L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Followed a minor placing at this track two runs ago with a sound third, beaten 6 lengths, last start in an A9 at this track over 480m (30.33). The one they have to overcome.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | A9 | $701.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.33 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.08 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $4.30 |
| 3/6 | 20/02/2026 | 6 | A9 | $724.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.23 | 0:30.07 | 0:28.75 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/6 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | A8 | $783.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.12 | 0:29.54 | 0:28.73 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.3L | $19.00 |
| 6/6 | 07/02/2026 | 17 | A7 | $793.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.69 | 0:29.82 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.6L | $34.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | A8 | $805.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.53 | 0:30.47 | 0:29.21 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/01/2026 | 7 | A8 | $805.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:31.19 | 0:30.35 | 0:29.15 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.6L | $15.00 |
| 1/1 | 18/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.75 | 0:30.75 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
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Comments
In the money at this track at his last couple of starts, most recently finishing third over 480m. Won't find this much tougher. Definite contender.
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 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | A8 | $758.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.19 | 0:29.77 | 0:28.89 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.1L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | A8 | $783.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.30 | 0:30.23 | 0:28.70 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.9L | $8.00 |
| 4/6 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | A8 | $783.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.45 | 0:29.91 | 0:28.73 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/5 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | A8 | $675.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.91 | 0:29.96 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/5 | 31/01/2026 | 38 | A7 | $685.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.78 | 0:30.34 | 0:28.62 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/1 | 24/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.26 | 0:30.26 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 24/12/2025 | 14 | A7 | $818.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.44 | 0:29.62 | 0:29.21 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/1 | 14/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.01 | 0:30.01 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0L | $0.00 |