Newcastle Bags Race 12 - The Future Of Racing: Pgr Tv Stakes
STRICTLY ALIJAZ (5) brings winning A8 480m form from 2 May at Newcastle, scoring by 1.83L, and looks set to measure up again. DOWER SKIPPY (3) drops from A6 after a tough run last week but had prior 480m wins on 18 Apr (A7 by 3.66L) and 11 Apr (A8), making him the main danger. ALNWICK BROOKE (2) was 3rd here over 480m on 29 Apr, beaten 1.14L, and stays in the mix from an inside draw. COPPICE MELBELLE (1) steps up from recent 290m efforts; her last 480m run on 31 Mar in A7 was 5th, beaten 2.15L, but the red box aids.
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark at Newcastle over 290m, winning on 9 Apr then 2nd on 17 Apr and 2 May, latest beaten 0.91L at $7 from the red box. Steps up 190m from recent 290m runs, with overall 5 wins at 480m noted. Draws box 1 again for trainer J J Fenwick. Can feature with a clean break.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 02/05/2026 | - | D3 | $155.00 | Newcastle | 290m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.91L | $7.00 |
| 6/6 | 24/04/2026 | - | D3 | $155.00 | Newcastle | 290m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.69L | $8.00 |
| 2/5 | 17/04/2026 | - | D3 | $155.00 | Newcastle | 290m | 00:17.34 | 00:17.34 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.75L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 09/04/2026 | - | D3 | $155.00 | Newcastle | 290m | 00:17.51 | 00:17.51 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.75L | $5.00 |
| 5/5 | 31/03/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.57 | 00:29.57 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.15L | $3.70 |
| 2/5 | 25/03/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.43 | 00:29.43 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.75L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 20/03/2026 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.25 | 00:29.25 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 6.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/03/2026 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.45 | 00:29.45 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 7.1L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/03/2026 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.19 | 00:29.19 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/6 | 27/02/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.45 | 00:29.45 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 7.1L | $4.40 |
| 3/5 | 20/02/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.49 | 00:29.49 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.6L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/02/2026 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.41 | 00:29.41 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 4.75L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 03/02/2026 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.86 | 00:29.86 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 6.05L | $4.40 |
| 1/5 | 28/01/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.53 | 00:29.53 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.40 |
| 3/6 | 23/01/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:30.06 | 00:30.06 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.25L | $5.00 |
| 4/5 | 13/01/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.68 | 00:29.68 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 9.9L | $3.70 |
| 2/6 | 07/01/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.52 | 00:29.52 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 6/6 | 17/12/2025 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.62 | 00:29.62 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 41.85L | $3.70 |
| 1/6 | 12/12/2025 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.58 | 00:29.58 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 05/12/2025 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.18 | 00:29.18 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 5.6L | $15.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark with 3rd over 480m at Newcastle on 29 Apr, beaten 1.14L in A7 from barrier 2 at $8 on Good. Earlier won over 290m at Newcastle on 14 Apr before a 2nd there on 18 Apr, both in D3 on Good. Draws barrier 2 again and holds a solid track record overall (6-6-10 from 30). Can feature with the right run.
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 | 29/04/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1.14L | $8.00 |
| 5/5 | 24/04/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1.14L | $2.70 |
| 2/5 | 18/04/2026 | - | D3 | $155.00 | Newcastle | 290m | 00:17.10 | 00:17.10 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.51L | $2.70 |
| 1/6 | 14/04/2026 | - | D3 | $155.00 | Newcastle | 290m | 00:17.39 | 00:17.39 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.75L | $7.00 |
| 3/5 | 08/04/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.42 | 00:29.42 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 01/04/2026 | - | D4 | $155.00 | Newcastle | 290m | 00:17.39 | 00:17.39 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.75L | $1.70 |
| 4/5 | 24/03/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.75 | 00:29.75 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3L | $3.40 |
| 2/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.76 | 00:29.76 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.25L | $4.40 |
| 2/5 | 07/03/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.77 | 00:29.77 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.75L | $4.40 |
| 4/6 | 24/02/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.72 | 00:29.72 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 4.15L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/02/2026 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.76 | 00:29.76 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 5L | $2.60 |
| 3/6 | 10/02/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.86 | 00:29.86 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/5 | 06/02/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.77 | 00:29.77 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/5 | 31/01/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:30.34 | 00:30.34 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.75L | $3.70 |
| 4/5 | 24/01/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.62 | 00:29.62 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 12.75L | $5.50 |
| 3/5 | 13/01/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:30.00 | 00:30.00 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.75L | $3.40 |
| 1/6 | 07/01/2026 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.69 | 00:29.69 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.05 |
| 5/6 | 03/01/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.65 | 00:29.65 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 19/12/2025 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.26 | 00:29.26 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 4L | $3.40 |
| 2/5 | 12/12/2025 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.96 | 00:29.96 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.75L | $4.20 |
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark at Newcastle, winning A8 on 11 Apr over 480m by 0.75L at $3 then A7 on 18 Apr by 3.66L. Last start 6th of 6 at Newcastle over 480m on 2 May, beaten 1.6L in A6 at $3.90 behind Tasmania Tori. Track record is solid with 2 wins from 6 here and three wins from 12 at the trip. Can feature with a clean break.
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 | 02/05/2026 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1.6L | $3.90 |
| 5/6 | 25/04/2026 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3.66L | $5.00 |
| 1/4 | 18/04/2026 | - | A7 | $385.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.44 | 00:29.44 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3.66L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 11/04/2026 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:30.02 | 00:30.02 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.75L | $3.00 |
| 5/6 | 04/04/2026 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.37 | 00:29.37 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.1L | $4.40 |
| 5/5 | 28/03/2026 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.67 | 00:29.67 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 5.15L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 26/01/2026 | - | A7 | $0.00 | Youghal | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1L | $5.00 |
| 6/6 | 19/01/2026 | - | A7 | $0.00 | Youghal | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 6.6L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/12/2025 | - | A7 | $0.00 | Youghal | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 14.5L | $4.50 |
| 5/6 | 13/12/2025 | - | A7 | $0.00 | Youghal | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 7.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/6 | 03/12/2025 | - | A8 | $0.00 | Youghal | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 05/11/2025 | - | ON2 | $0.00 | Youghal | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 13-day break after finishing 4th at Newcastle over 480m on 25 Apr, beaten 0.46L at $4.40 from box 4 behind Wanganui Wanda. Has placed once in the last five and is winless from two tries at this track and trip. Overall 7 wins and 16 minors from 48 starts, now with R Saunders at Newcastle. Can feature with a clean getaway from box 4.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 25/04/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0.46L | $4.40 |
| 6/6 | 24/12/2025 | - | HP | $215.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.94 | 00:27.94 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 5.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/12/2025 | - | HP | $240.00 | Sunderland | 640m | 00:40.35 | 00:40.35 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 4.85L | $5.50 |
| 2/5 | 12/12/2025 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.47 | 00:27.47 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/12/2025 | - | HP | $215.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.59 | 00:27.59 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 5.75L | $6.00 |
| 4/4 | 29/11/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Doncaster | 483m | 00:30.89 | 00:30.89 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 18.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 21/11/2025 | - | IV | $600.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.28 | 00:27.28 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 5.75L | $29.00 |
| 2/6 | 10/11/2025 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.60 | 00:27.60 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3.75L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 24/10/2025 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.45 | 00:27.45 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3L | $3.00 |
| 3/4 | 15/10/2025 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.67 | 00:27.67 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.4L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/10/2025 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.85 | 00:27.85 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $3.70 |
| 4/6 | 28/09/2025 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.31 | 00:27.31 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 6L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 23/09/2025 | - | A4 | $205.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.68 | 00:27.68 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.80 |
| 5/6 | 19/09/2025 | - | OR3 | $600.00 | Sunderland | 640m | 00:39.66 | 00:39.66 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 6.5L | $34.00 |
| 3/6 | 12/09/2025 | - | OR3 | $450.00 | Sunderland | 640m | 00:39.68 | 00:39.68 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 7.7L | $19.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/09/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Sunderland | 640m | 00:40.46 | 00:40.46 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 11.25L | $23.00 |
| 1/6 | 26/08/2025 | - | A4 | $0.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.61 | 00:27.61 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2L | $2.70 |
| 2/6 | 19/08/2025 | - | A4 | $0.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.81 | 00:27.81 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/6 | 12/08/2025 | - | A3 | $0.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.78 | 00:27.78 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $4.20 |
| 6/6 | 01/08/2025 | - | OR3 | $0.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.05 | 00:27.05 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 12.35L | $19.00 |
Stats
Comments
Comes off a Newcastle 480m win on 2 May, barrier 5, by 1.83L at $5.50 in A8, defeating Never Too Late. Prior runs at the trip included 3rd on 28 Apr (GOOD) at $4.40 and a narrow 4th on 23 Apr, both over 480m. Two wins and two placings from five career runs, all at this track and trip, for trainer P Rutherford. Can feature with a repeat of the last start.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 02/05/2026 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1.83L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 28/04/2026 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1.37L | $4.40 |
| 4/6 | 23/04/2026 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0.05L | $8.00 |
| 3/4 | 18/04/2026 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.94 | 00:29.94 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0.69L | $2.60 |
| 1/4 | 11/04/2026 | - | A9 | $170.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:30.63 | 00:30.63 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0.75L | $1.30 |