Newcastle Bags Race 8 - The Future Of Racing: PGR TV Stakes
STRICTLY VITO (1) gets the nod after winning here over 480m last week from the red, scoring by 2.51L, and draws the same box again. HARDWICK ATHENA (6) brings strong A2 form, including a 1.6L win on Apr 30 and a narrow second two starts prior, and looks the main danger. TETRA CRUISING (5) has been holding form with back-to-back wins in April and a last-start 3rd in HP grade, while seasoned campaigner BLINK OF AN EYE (4) has recent A6 placings and can feature.
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Comes off a 6-day turnaround after winning at Newcastle over 480m on 6 May from box 1 by 2.51L at $5.50 on Good, defeating Whitehills Dawn. Prior run was 6th of 6 at Newcastle over 480m on 28 Apr, beaten 3.43L at $10, with Whitehills Dawn winning. Holds a 1-from-2 record at track and trip and again draws the inside. Can feature with a clean break from the rails.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 06/05/2026 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.51L | $5.50 |
| 6/6 | 28/04/2026 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3.43L | $10.00 |
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Placed 2nd at Newcastle over 480m on 1 May at $15, beaten 2.06L by Slippy Poppy. Last start 5th of 5 at Newcastle over 480m on 6 May, beaten 1.37L at $8 behind Malt Sally. All three runs at track/trip; drawn box 2 again for D Blackbird. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 06/05/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1.37L | $8.00 |
| 2/5 | 01/05/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.06L | $15.00 |
| 6/6 | 24/04/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.46L | $6.00 |
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Barrier 3 suits after two recent runs from inside draws. Last start 6th of 6 at Newcastle over 480m on 6 May, beaten 0.46L at $6 behind Strictly Vito. Won three runs ago at Newcastle over 480m at $3.40, defeating Whitehills Haydi. 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 | 06/05/2026 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0.46L | $6.00 |
| 6/6 | 01/05/2026 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1.83L | $1.80 |
| 1/6 | 24/04/2026 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1.83L | $3.40 |
| 4/6 | 04/04/2026 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.15 | 00:29.15 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 9L | $17.00 |
| 5/6 | 03/02/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:30.19 | 00:30.19 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3.2L | $3.20 |
| 2/6 | 27/01/2026 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.89 | 00:29.89 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 1L | $15.00 |
| 6/6 | 07/01/2026 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.73 | 00:29.73 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 38.5L | $12.00 |
| 6/6 | 17/12/2025 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:30.06 | 00:30.06 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 8.2L | $3.90 |
| 6/6 | 10/12/2025 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.99 | 00:29.99 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 7.25L | $3.20 |
| 6/6 | 05/12/2025 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.75 | 00:29.75 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 8.75L | $2.70 |
| 4/6 | 21/11/2025 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.68 | 00:29.68 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 3.8L | $1.70 |
| 1/6 | 15/11/2025 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.45 | 00:29.45 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 6L | $3.90 |
| 5/6 | 05/11/2025 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.21 | 00:29.21 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 11.8L | $9.00 |
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Comments
Has been around the mark at Newcastle over 480m, including 2nd on 11 Apr beaten 0.5L by Withme Withoutme at $7 and 3rd on 4 Apr by 0.6L. Last start 6th of 6 from box 4 in HP grade here on 8 May, beaten 2.97L at $9. Consistent locally for trainer J J Fenwick with solid recent A6 efforts from this draw. Can feature with a clean break.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 08/05/2026 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 2.97L | $9.00 |
| 4/5 | 23/04/2026 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| - | $5.00 |
| 4/5 | 18/04/2026 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.30 | 00:29.30 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0.05L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 11/04/2026 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.40 | 00:29.40 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/04/2026 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.52 | 00:29.52 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0.6L | $4.40 |
| 2/5 | 27/03/2026 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.56 | 00:29.56 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 1.75L | $4.40 |
| 2/6 | 19/03/2026 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.57 | 00:29.57 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1.25L | $3.40 |
| 1/5 | 13/03/2026 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.73 | 00:29.73 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1.75L | $3.20 |
| 4/6 | 07/03/2026 | - | IT | $200.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.05 | 00:29.05 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 11.75L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 28/02/2026 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.48 | 00:29.48 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 4.75L | $7.00 |
| 5/5 | 21/02/2026 | - | A5 | $200.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.31 | 00:29.31 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 7.25L | $13.00 |
| 4/5 | 11/02/2026 | - | A5 | $200.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.58 | 00:29.58 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 7L | $4.40 |
| 1/6 | 03/02/2026 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.86 | 00:29.86 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/4 | 23/10/2025 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.90 | 00:29.90 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 4L | $1.80 |
| 3/5 | 18/10/2025 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.40 | 00:29.40 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $3.20 |
| 1/6 | 14/10/2025 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.15 | 00:29.15 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 08/10/2025 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.53 | 00:29.53 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 03/10/2025 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.31 | 00:29.31 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/09/2025 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.00 | 00:29.00 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 4.75L | $5.00 |
| 6/6 | 17/09/2025 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.87 | 00:28.87 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 7L | $4.20 |
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Comments
Has been around the mark, placing in the last two after back-to-back wins at Newcastle over 480m. Last start 3rd of 6 at Newcastle on 8 May in HP grade from box 5, beaten 2.97L at $8 behind Droopys Coach. Earlier 3rd of 5 on 29 Apr in A3, beaten 2.97L at $6 after an A4 win on 23 Apr. Consistent at the trip and track; can feature with a clean break.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 08/05/2026 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2.97L | $8.00 |
| 3/5 | 29/04/2026 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2.97L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 23/04/2026 | - | A4 | $205.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| - | $11.00 |
| 1/4 | 18/04/2026 | - | A5 | $385.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.30 | 00:29.30 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.91L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 10/04/2026 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.43 | 00:29.43 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 1L | $5.50 |
| 5/6 | 31/03/2026 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.49 | 00:29.49 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 9L | $13.00 |
| 5/5 | 24/03/2026 | - | A5 | $200.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.55 | 00:29.55 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 4.25L | $4.40 |
| 3/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:30.03 | 00:30.03 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2L | $3.20 |
| 5/6 | 11/03/2026 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.60 | 00:29.60 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 13.25L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 05/03/2026 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.19 | 00:29.19 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 1.25L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 27/02/2026 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.48 | 00:29.48 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0.75L | $5.00 |
| 4/5 | 10/02/2026 | - | A5 | $200.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.71 | 00:29.71 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 5L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 09/01/2026 | - | HP | $215.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.71 | 00:27.71 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 5L | $8.50 |
| 3/6 | 04/01/2026 | - | HP | $215.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.89 | 00:27.89 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 4.75L | $3.20 |
| 5/6 | 29/12/2025 | - | HP | $215.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.82 | 00:27.82 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 4L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 12/12/2025 | - | HP | $215.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.29 | 00:27.29 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3L | $4.20 |
| 4/6 | 07/12/2025 | - | HP | $215.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.97 | 00:27.97 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.40 |
| 2/5 | 25/11/2025 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:28.57 | 00:28.57 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.75L | $13.00 |
| 6/6 | 18/11/2025 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.93 | 00:27.93 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 11.5L | $17.00 |
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Comments
Comes off a 5th of 5 at Newcastle over 480m on 7 May, beaten 0.09L from the red at $8 behind Ballymac Camilla. Prior won A2 here on 30 Apr over 480m by 1.6L at $6 and was runner-up on 24 Apr, 0.91L behind Dunelm Le Fee. Strong this season with 8 wins and 8 seconds from 30 runs, all at this track and trip. Can feature with a clean break.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 07/05/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.09L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 30/04/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.6L | $6.00 |
| 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 |