Newcastle Bags Race 1 - Thursday 30Th April 2026
HARDWICK ATHENA (1) brings strong recent form, finishing 2nd at Newcastle over 480m last week after a win in A3 grade two starts back. FOOTFIELD FREYA (4) was 3rd at Newcastle last start and scored a convincing win in A3 company two runs ago. FARDOE SLEEK (6) is also a last-start A2 winner, though hasn't raced for 53 days. BLUEBELL TEDDY (2) has been consistent, with a 2nd at Newcastle four runs back but has finished 4th in each of her last four starts. Hardwick Athena (1) and Footfield Freya (4) look the leading chances based on recent performances.
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Comes off a 2nd of 4 at Newcastle over 480m on 24 Apr, beaten 0.91L by Dunelm Le Fee at $3. Won two starts back at the same track and trip in A3 grade by 0.1L at $3.9. Has a strong overall record at Newcastle with 13 wins and 14 seconds from 55 runs. In with a chance on recent form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 24/04/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.91L | $3.00 |
| 1/5 | 17/04/2026 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.25 | 00:29.25 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.90 |
| 4/5 | 09/04/2026 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.08 | 00:29.08 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/02/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.99 | 00:28.99 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 04/02/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.23 | 00:29.23 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1.25L | $4.20 |
| 5/6 | 29/01/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.01 | 00:29.01 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $3.90 |
| 2/5 | 22/01/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.19 | 00:29.19 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3L | $3.20 |
| 4/6 | 15/01/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.97 | 00:28.97 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.4L | $3.40 |
| 2/5 | 08/01/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.53 | 00:28.53 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 4.57L | $2.70 |
| 4/6 | 02/01/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.77 | 00:28.77 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.70 |
| 2/6 | 19/12/2025 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.26 | 00:29.26 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1.75L | $2.70 |
| 1/6 | 13/12/2025 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.23 | 00:29.23 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1L | $2.70 |
| 5/5 | 03/09/2025 | - | A3 | $0.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.79 | 00:28.79 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 36L | $3.40 |
| 3/5 | 27/08/2025 | - | A3 | $0.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.90 | 00:28.90 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $1.95 |
| 4/5 | 13/08/2025 | - | A2 | $0.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.80 | 00:28.80 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3.55L | $2.70 |
| 2/5 | 06/08/2025 | - | A2 | $0.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.70 | 00:28.70 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 5.75L | $4.20 |
| 1/5 | 30/07/2025 | - | A3 | $0.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.87 | 00:28.87 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.60 |
| 4/5 | 23/07/2025 | - | A3 | $0.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.76 | 00:28.76 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 16/07/2025 | - | A3 | $0.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.89 | 00:28.89 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 13/03/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.44 | 00:28.44 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 26.85L | $7.00 |
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Consistent performer at this level, finishing 4th of 5 last start at Newcastle over 480m, beaten 1.37L at $10 behind Brief News. Filled the same position in the three previous runs, all in A2 company over this trip. Runner-up five starts ago, only 0.5L off Blackhouse Alan at $2.45. Can feature with a return to best form.
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 | 25/04/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1.37L | $10.00 |
| 4/5 | 15/04/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.10 | 00:29.10 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $3.40 |
| 4/5 | 09/04/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.03 | 00:29.03 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.25L | $5.50 |
| 4/5 | 02/04/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.00 | 00:29.00 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 4L | $5.00 |
| 2/5 | 26/03/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.06 | 00:29.06 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.45 |
| 5/5 | 19/03/2026 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.91 | 00:28.91 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/5 | 12/03/2026 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.41 | 00:28.41 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 9L | $21.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/03/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.93 | 00:28.93 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 03/03/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.02 | 00:29.02 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |
| 3/5 | 24/02/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.69 | 00:29.69 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.85L | $2.45 |
| 2/6 | 11/02/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.99 | 00:28.99 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2L | $3.20 |
| 5/5 | 05/02/2026 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.75 | 00:28.75 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 7L | $15.00 |
| 1/5 | 30/01/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.04 | 00:29.04 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.45 |
| 1/5 | 22/01/2026 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.21 | 00:29.21 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 3L | $2.20 |
| 3/5 | 15/01/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.18 | 00:29.18 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.7L | $2.60 |
| 2/6 | 10/01/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.92 | 00:28.92 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 4L | $3.20 |
| 3/6 | 02/01/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.77 | 00:28.77 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.7L | $4.40 |
| 4/6 | 19/12/2025 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.13 | 00:29.13 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 6.25L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 10/12/2025 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.93 | 00:28.93 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.75L | $3.40 |
| 6/6 | 04/12/2025 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.98 | 00:28.98 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 8.75L | $7.00 |
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One-year-old by Ballymac Best out of Ballybough Carol makes debut for J J Fenwick. Trained at Newcastle. Worth monitoring for any market support on debut.
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Last start 3rd of 5 at Newcastle over 480m on 21 Apr, beaten 1.83L at $3.20 behind Alnwick Nidge in A2 grade. Won two starts back at the same track and trip in A3 company by 4.75L at $2.45. Consistent record at Newcastle with 8 wins and 5 placings from 26 runs. Can feature with a repeat of her best form.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 21/04/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 1.83L | $3.20 |
| 1/5 | 15/04/2026 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.97 | 00:28.97 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 4.75L | $2.45 |
| 5/6 | 10/04/2026 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.43 | 00:29.43 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 04/04/2026 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.36 | 00:29.36 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0.4L | $3.70 |
| 5/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.71 | 00:29.71 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 6L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 20/03/2026 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.25 | 00:29.25 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 5L | $4.20 |
| 2/5 | 12/03/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.14 | 00:29.14 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 03/03/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.02 | 00:29.02 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 1.05L | $10.00 |
| 1/5 | 24/02/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.69 | 00:29.69 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 6/6 | 11/02/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.99 | 00:28.99 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 4.45L | $9.00 |
| 3/5 | 30/01/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.04 | 00:29.04 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1.55L | $6.00 |
| 5/5 | 22/01/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.42 | 00:29.42 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 14L | $3.70 |
| 2/5 | 14/01/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.15 | 00:29.15 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 2.25L | $9.00 |
| 3/5 | 08/01/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.53 | 00:28.53 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 1.37L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 26/12/2025 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.17 | 00:29.17 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 1/6 | 16/12/2025 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.39 | 00:29.39 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 09/12/2025 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.39 | 00:29.39 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 4.75L | $2.70 |
| 2/6 | 29/11/2025 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.58 | 00:29.58 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.20 |
| 4/6 | 22/11/2025 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.33 | 00:29.33 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 15/11/2025 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.09 | 00:29.09 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
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Last start 4th of 5 at Newcastle over 480m on 7 Mar, beaten 4.85L at $2.80 behind Cahermone Best. Won three runs back in A2 grade at this track, defeating Tyne Tees Richie by 1.25L at $2.20. Has a consistent record at the track and distance with 2 wins and 2 seconds from 8 starts. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 07/03/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.07 | 00:29.07 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 4.85L | $2.80 |
| 4/5 | 28/02/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.90 | 00:28.90 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 4L | $3.20 |
| 1/5 | 21/02/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.23 | 00:29.23 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1.25L | $2.20 |
| 5/6 | 12/02/2026 | - | OR1 | $450.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.69 | 00:28.69 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 11.8L | $41.00 |
| 2/5 | 05/02/2026 | - | OR1 | $450.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.83 | 00:28.83 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/5 | 29/01/2026 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.01 | 00:29.01 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 2L | $2.20 |
| 3/5 | 22/01/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.12 | 00:29.12 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 7.75L | $5.00 |
| 2/5 | 17/01/2026 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.89 | 00:28.89 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2L | $7.00 |