Newcastle Bags Race 1 - Tuesday 5Th May 2026
SLIPPY POPPY (6) comes off a last-start win at Newcastle over 480m in A7 grade, scoring by 2.06L and has been consistently in the placings. MOUNT RUBY ACE (5) has two wins from the last five runs, including a recent A8 victory, and was 4th last start in this grade. SALVADOR AERIEL (1) has placed in three of the last five, most recently 3rd at Newcastle in this class, beaten just 0.05L. COOPERS RICHIE (2) was runner-up two starts back in this grade, beaten 0.23L, and remains in the mix. These four look the leading chances based on recent form and consistency at the track and distance.
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Placed 3rd last start at Newcastle over 480m in A6 grade, beaten just 0.05L behind Coppice Sioux at $4.40. Has finished in the placings three times from his last five runs, all at this track and trip. Consistent at this level and draws barrier 1 again. Can feature with another honest effort.
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 | 28/04/2026 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.05L | $4.40 |
| 4/6 | 21/04/2026 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.05L | $7.00 |
| 3/5 | 14/04/2026 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.45 | 00:29.45 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 7.25L | $2.70 |
| 5/5 | 06/04/2026 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.28 | 00:29.28 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 10.35L | $3.00 |
| 3/5 | 31/03/2026 | - | A5 | $200.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.31 | 00:29.31 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.6L | $7.50 |
| 3/5 | 24/03/2026 | - | A5 | $200.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.55 | 00:29.55 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.75L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 18/03/2026 | - | A5 | $200.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.67 | 00:29.67 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 5/5 | 13/03/2026 | - | A5 | $200.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.28 | 00:29.28 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 9L | $9.00 |
| 1/5 | 13/02/2026 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.57 | 00:29.57 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3.25L | $4.20 |
| 3/5 | 03/02/2026 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.54 | 00:29.54 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/01/2026 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.85 | 00:29.85 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1L | $8.00 |
| 4/5 | 20/01/2026 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.65 | 00:29.65 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 4.1L | $9.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/01/2026 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.47 | 00:29.47 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 10.35L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 13/09/2025 | - | A6 | $0.00 | Lifford | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 30/08/2025 | - | S5 | $0.00 | Lifford | 297m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
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Comments
Placed 2nd at Newcastle two starts back over 480m, beaten just 0.23L by Droopys Hanora at $3.40. Last start finished 5th of 6 at Newcastle over 480m, 2.29L from Medusa at $4.20. Has been consistent at this trip with 10 wins and 13 seconds from 62 runs. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 29/04/2026 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.29L | $4.20 |
| 2/6 | 21/04/2026 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.23L | $3.40 |
| 6/6 | 04/04/2026 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.52 | 00:29.52 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 36.55L | $13.00 |
| 6/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | A5 | $200.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.67 | 00:29.67 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 13.05L | $3.70 |
| 3/6 | 16/01/2026 | - | A5 | $200.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.51 | 00:29.51 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1L | $7.00 |
| 5/6 | 06/01/2026 | - | A5 | $200.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.05 | 00:29.05 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 8L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 26/12/2025 | - | A5 | $200.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.54 | 00:29.54 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1.65L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/12/2025 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.69 | 00:29.69 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3L | $3.70 |
| 4/6 | 10/12/2025 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:30.39 | 00:30.39 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2.6L | $2.45 |
| 2/5 | 05/12/2025 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.60 | 00:29.60 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1.25L | $3.90 |
| 2/6 | 29/11/2025 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.78 | 00:29.78 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 4L | $2.70 |
| 5/6 | 18/11/2025 | - | A5 | $200.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:30.24 | 00:30.24 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 5.25L | $6.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/08/2025 | - | A6 | $0.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.40 | 00:29.40 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 6.25L | $3.00 |
| 3/5 | 15/08/2025 | - | A5 | $0.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.61 | 00:29.61 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.25L | $9.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/06/2025 | - | A5 | $0.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.26 | 00:29.26 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 5.25L | $2.62 |
| 1/5 | 07/06/2025 | - | A5 | $0.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.41 | 00:29.41 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.25L | $2.15 |
| 5/6 | 31/05/2025 | - | A4 | $0.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.14 | 00:29.14 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 3.55L | $15.00 |
| 6/6 | 24/05/2025 | - | A4 | $0.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.76 | 00:28.76 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 10.05L | $8.00 |
| 2/5 | 16/05/2025 | - | A4 | $0.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.00 | 00:29.00 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 6L | $6.00 |
| 5/6 | 10/05/2025 | - | A4 | $0.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.89 | 00:28.89 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 10.1L | $9.00 |
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Comments
Consistent recent efforts, finishing 4th at Newcastle over 480m last start, beaten 1.83L at $2.60 behind Chasing Aine. Has placed 4th in four of the last five runs, all at this track and trip. One win from 11 starts overall. Can feature with a minor improvement.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 28/04/2026 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1.83L | $2.60 |
| 4/5 | 22/04/2026 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 |
| 4/5 | 17/04/2026 | - | D3 | $155.00 | Newcastle | 290m | 00:17.34 | 00:17.34 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $1.85 |
| 6/6 | 11/04/2026 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.40 | 00:29.40 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3.45L | $2.70 |
| 4/5 | 06/04/2026 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.37 | 00:29.37 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 5L | $4.40 |
| 4/6 | 12/02/2026 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.75 | 00:29.75 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 4.25L | $3.90 |
| 5/5 | 03/02/2026 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.54 | 00:29.54 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 9.75L | $4.20 |
| 1/5 | 28/01/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.44 | 00:29.44 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 4.5L | $1.95 |
| 5/6 | 20/01/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.84 | 00:29.84 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2.6L | $3.90 |
| 6/6 | 14/01/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:30.27 | 00:30.27 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2.15L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/01/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.90 | 00:29.90 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1.65L | $7.00 |
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Comments
Finished 5th of 5 at Newcastle over 480m on 17 Mar, beaten 11.6L by Ballycoole Maggy at $5. Has only had the one start to date. Needs to improve but can take benefit from race experience.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 17/03/2026 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.94 | 00:29.94 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 11.6L | $5.00 |
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Won two of last five at Newcastle over 480m, including a strong A8 win two starts back by 6.17L at $2.80. Last start finished 4th of 6 in A6 company, beaten 1.14L at $9. Has placed in three of five career runs and holds a solid record at this track. Can feature with a repeat of best form.
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 | 28/04/2026 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1.14L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/04/2026 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 6.17L | $2.80 |
| 4/6 | 15/04/2026 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.84 | 00:29.84 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $2.70 |
| 3/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.73 | 00:29.73 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 4.75L | $4.20 |
| 1/5 | 31/03/2026 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.90 | 00:29.90 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2.25L | $5.50 |
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Comments
Last start won at Newcastle over 480m on 1 May by 2.06L at $2.05, defeating Rios Diva. Has placed in four of the last five, including a close 2nd and two 3rds at this trip. Proven at the track with 5 wins from 25 starts. Can feature with a repeat of recent form.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 01/05/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 2.06L | $2.05 |
| 3/5 | 24/04/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0.91L | $3.00 |
| 4/5 | 14/04/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.57 | 00:29.57 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 8.25L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.70 | 00:29.70 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1.2L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/04/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.51 | 00:29.51 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0.75L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 25/03/2026 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.64 | 00:29.64 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2.5L | $1.70 |
| 5/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.23 | 00:29.23 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 10L | $21.00 |
| 6/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.76 | 00:29.76 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 5.15L | $9.00 |
| 4/5 | 11/03/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.60 | 00:29.60 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 3.25L | $5.50 |
| 4/5 | 06/03/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.56 | 00:29.56 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 4.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/5 | 28/02/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:30.06 | 00:30.06 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.40 |
| 5/6 | 24/02/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.72 | 00:29.72 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 4.45L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/02/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.94 | 00:29.94 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2.75L | $6.00 |
| 5/6 | 10/02/2026 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.65 | 00:29.65 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 15.75L | $4.75 |
| 1/6 | 04/02/2026 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.54 | 00:29.54 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
| 3/6 | 30/01/2026 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.48 | 00:29.48 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 5.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/01/2026 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.63 | 00:29.63 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2.6L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 16/01/2026 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.17 | 00:29.17 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.25L | $4.40 |
| 5/6 | 09/01/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.90 | 00:29.90 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2.15L | $9.00 |
| 4/5 | 02/01/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.52 | 00:29.52 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 3.75L | $5.50 |