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Newcastle Bags Race 3 - Arena Racing Company Maiden Standard - Division One

CRAFTY HOPSCOTCH (2) brings winning momentum, scoring by 2.29L at Sunderland over 450m last start and also has a prior 480m win at Shelbourne Park. SLINGSHOT LOUIE (1) draws the rail and has strong recent Newcastle 480m form, winning A2 on 23/4 and then 2nd beaten 1.37L in A1 before a 3rd last week. DRIVE ON FLINT (6) was 2nd at Sunderland over 450m on 1/5 and owns two previous 480m wins in Ireland, while VINEGARHILL RHYS (5) comes off a Pelaw Grange 435m win and was 3rd over this Newcastle trip on 2/4. Leading chances: Crafty Hopscotch (2), Slingshot Louie (1), Drive On Flint (6), Vinegarhill Rhys (5).

Race Time:6:11 PM

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Track:N/A

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:480m

Slingshot Louie (1)3123

Trainer: B Fairbairn (Newcastle)12 mths 4: 1-1-2

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: Good Cody

Dam: Meenagh Miracle

Stats

Career4: 1-1-2

Win %25.00%

Place %100.00%

Prize Money$0.00

Comments

Comes off a 6-day back-up after finishing 3rd of 5 at Newcastle over 480m on 14 May, beaten 3.43L at $3.20 behind Slingshot Franky. Prior run a solid 2nd over 480m on 30 Apr, 1.37L off Cahermone Best at $3.20. Won the start before over 480m on 23 Apr at Newcastle (A2), defeating Romeo Victor. Consistent profile at the trip and track; can feature with the right run.

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	14/05/2026	-	A1	$270.00	Newcastle	480m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	2	1. Slingshot Franky 2. Hardwick Teddy 3. Slingshot Louie	3.43L	$3.20
2/5	30/04/2026	-	A1	$270.00	Newcastle	480m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	2	1. Cahermone Best 2. Slingshot Louie 3. Slingshot Major	1.37L	$3.20
1/6	23/04/2026	-	A2	$460.00	Newcastle	480m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	2	1. Slingshot Louie 2. Romeo Victor 3. Ballymac Camilla	2.51L	$15.00
3/6	16/04/2026	-	A2	$225.00	Newcastle	480m	00:28.36	00:28.36	N/A	N/A	3	1. Mossend Brute 2. Romeo Victor 3. Slingshot Louie	6.75L	$4.40

Crafty Hopscotch (2)15511

Trainer: C Jackson (Sunderland)12 mths 5: 3-0-0

1 yo Blue Brindle Dog

Sire: Ballymac Best

Dam: Crafty Kokoro

Stats

Career5: 3-0-0

Win %60.00%

Place %60.00%

Prize Money$0.00

Comments

Comes off a 7-day turnaround after winning at Sunderland over 450m on 13 May in A1 by 2.29L at $2.70 from box 3, beating Isidor Eighteen. Also scored there on 5 May in A2 by 3.43L at short odds from box 4. Earlier 500m Sheffield runs were unplaced, but he is 1/1 at 480m. From box 2 for C Jackson, can feature with a clean break.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/5	13/05/2026	-	A1	$270.00	Sunderland	450m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	3	1. Crafty Hopscotch 2. Isidor Eighteen 3. Frankies Lion	2.29L	$2.70
1/5	05/05/2026	-	A2	$225.00	Sunderland	450m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	4	1. Crafty Hopscotch 2. Ferndale Coola 3. Diamond Noelle	3.43L	$1.34
5/6	19/04/2026	-	IV	$585.00	Sheffield	500m	00:29.23	00:29.23	N/A	N/A	6	1. Snazzy Bolger 2. Walls Partner 3. What A Storm	7.75L	$3.00
5/6	12/04/2026	-	OR1	$585.00	Sheffield	500m	00:28.62	00:28.62	N/A	N/A	4	1. Annadown Shadow 2. Woltemade 3. Hasselbomb	11.25L	$17.00
1/6	06/02/2026	-	ON2	$0.00	Shelbourne Park	480m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	5	1. Crafty Hopscotch 2. Underterred 3. Hazels Baby	-	$0.00

Five Ofa Kind (3)5454232X45

Trainer: T C Heilbron (Newcastle)12 mths 11: 0-2-3

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: Grangeview Ten

Dam: Blossoms Pet

Stats

Career11: 0-2-3

Win %0.00%

Place %45.45%

Prize Money$0.00

Comments

Has been around the mark, with placings in three of the last five. Last start 5th of 6 at Sunderland over 450m on 15 May, beaten 7.09L at $5. Two runs prior was 4th at Sunderland over 450m, beaten 5.49L at $3.40. Track-and-trip placings suggest place claims 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
5/6	15/05/2026	-	OR	$400.00	Sunderland	450m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	3	1. Taylor The Best 2. Westforth Avayla 3. Mossend Chip	7.09L	$5.00
4/6	08/05/2026	-	OR	$400.00	Sunderland	450m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	2	1. Havana Bret 2. Westforth Jess 3. Westforth Avayla	5.49L	$3.40
2/5	27/11/2025	-	OR	$450.00	Newcastle	480m	00:28.80	00:28.80	N/A	N/A	3	1. Ballymac Service 2. Five Ofa Kind 3. Brunssum Bubble	0.75L	$3.70
3/6	21/11/2025	-	OR3	$600.00	Sunderland	450m	00:27.06	00:27.06	N/A	N/A	3	1. Crafty Regalo 2. Toddys Wolf 3. Five Ofa Kind	4.5L	$4.20
2/5	14/11/2025	-	OR3	$405.00	Sunderland	450m	00:27.37	00:27.37	N/A	N/A	5	1. Crafty Regalo 2. Five Ofa Kind 3. Sadies Hope	2.25L	$2.45
4/6	08/11/2025	-	OR	$450.00	Newcastle	480m	00:28.65	00:28.65	N/A	N/A	4	1. Ballymac Service 2. Ballymac Shontae 3. Droopys Calla	5.75L	$6.00
5/6	31/10/2025	-	OR3	$450.00	Sunderland	450m	00:27.16	00:27.16	N/A	N/A	2	1. Bower Sheeran 2. Currans Dodge 3. Toddys Wolf	17.7L	$5.00
4/6	19/09/2025	-	OR	$405.00	Sunderland	450m	00:27.25	00:27.25	N/A	N/A	2	1. Blackeyed Keyes 2. Loxleys Rex 3. Bawn Dawn	6.6L	$3.80
5/6	11/09/2025	-	OR3	$600.00	Newcastle	480m	00:28.70	00:28.70	N/A	N/A	5	1. Droopys Anthea 2. Glengar Lisa 3. Blackhouse Lewi	5.5L	$8.00
3/5	04/09/2025	-	OR3	$0.00	Newcastle	480m	00:28.66	00:28.66	N/A	N/A	4	1. Blackhouse Lewi 2. Blueys Elle 3. Five Ofa Kind	5.55L	$10.00
3/6	22/08/2025	-	OR	$0.00	Sunderland	450m	00:27.76	00:27.76	N/A	N/A	6	1. Sporting Jupiter 2. Falling Star 3. Five Ofa Kind	13L	$3.00

Da Rebel Cat (4)11X456356X

Trainer: D Blackbird (Sunderland)12 mths 8: 2-0-1

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: Signet Ace

Dam: Foyle Lucy

Stats

Career8: 2-0-1

Win %25.00%

Place %37.50%

Prize Money$0.00

Comments

First-up after 103 days. Last start 6th of 6 at Sunderland over 450m on 6 Feb, beaten 19.25L at $5 behind Noelles Glenlo. Earlier placed 3rd at Sheffield over 500m on 4 Jan, beaten 1.25L at $6. Has two wins at 480m and can improve fresh.

Last Starts 104 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/6	06/02/2026	-	OR	$400.00	Sunderland	450m	00:27.15	00:27.15	N/A	N/A	2	1. Noelles Glenlo 2. Isidor Eighteen 3. Mossend Lav	19.25L	$5.00
5/5	30/01/2026	-	OR	$450.00	Sunderland	450m	00:28.33	00:28.33	N/A	N/A	4	1. Ballyregan Cash 2. Dromana Kranky 3. Mossend Lav	2.75L	$4.40
3/6	04/01/2026	-	IV	$585.00	Sheffield	500m	00:29.49	00:29.49	N/A	N/A	5	1. Beepers Cash In 2. Chasing Rachel 3. Da Rebel Cat	1.25L	$6.00
6/6	27/12/2025	-	IV	$600.00	Newcastle	640m	00:39.39	00:39.39	N/A	N/A	2	1. Zenith Magic 2. Hardwick Woody 3. Greenwell Bolt	7.35L	$13.00
5/5	21/12/2025	-	IV	$585.00	Sheffield	500m	00:28.66	00:28.66	N/A	N/A	4	1. Ballymac Buddy 2. Tromora Cross 3. Knotmor Signet	15.5L	$6.00
4/5	11/12/2025	-	OR2	$450.00	Newcastle	480m	00:28.98	00:28.98	N/A	N/A	4	1. Bouncing Monarch 2. Skye The Boss 3. Swift Despite	11.25L	$7.00
1/6	12/09/2025	-	A5	$0.00	Curraheen Park	480m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	1	1. Da Rebel Cat 2. Small Tommy 3. Hillend Millie	-	$0.00
1/6	22/08/2025	-	A7	$0.00	Kilkenny	480m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	5	1. Da Rebel Cat 2. Illnotbedown 3. Droopys Patent	-	$0.00

Vinegarhill Rhys (5)1415432231

Trainer: C L Hardy (Newcastle)12 mths 51: 10-8-12

3 yo Black Dog

Sire: Ballymac Cashout

Dam: Vinegarhill Toni

Stats

Career51: 10-8-12

Win %19.61%

Place %58.82%

Prize Money$0.00

Comments

Comes off a Pelaw Grange 435m win on 9 May on SLOW by 2.75L from Brinkleys Louis. Prior runs there were consistent, including 3rd to Travel Safe on 2 May and 2nd behind Lotties Big Wave on 25 Apr. Returns to Newcastle, where he was 3rd over 480m on 2 Apr in A2, beaten 1.75L at $3.40. Can feature with a clean start back up in trip.

Last Starts 12 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/6	09/05/2026	-	OR	$0.00	Pelaw Grange	435m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	3	1. Vinegarhill Rhys 2. Brinkleys Louis 3. Abbeyside Crypto	2.75L	$0.00
3/6	02/05/2026	-	OR	$0.00	Pelaw Grange	435m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	4	1. Travel Safe 2. Singalong Rex 3. Vinegarhill Rhys	1.45L	$0.00
2/6	25/04/2026	-	OR	$0.00	Pelaw Grange	435m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	4	1. Lotties Big Wave 2. Vinegarhill Rhys 3. Quivers View	5.75L	$0.00
2/5	12/04/2026	-	OR	$0.00	Pelaw Grange	245m	00:14.42	00:14.42	N/A	N/A	2	1. Foulkscourt Bono 2. Vinegarhill Rhys 3. Nah Then Keefill	1.5L	$0.00
3/5	02/04/2026	-	A2	$225.00	Newcastle	480m	00:28.86	00:28.86	N/A	N/A	3	1. Slingshot Franky 2. Troy Robbo 3. Vinegarhill Rhys	1.75L	$3.40
4/6	26/03/2026	-	OR3	$450.00	Newcastle	290m	00:16.73	00:16.73	N/A	N/A	4	1. Ballymac Shontae 2. Mossend Brute 3. Sunnyside Jayden	7.25L	$13.00
5/6	22/03/2026	-	OR	$0.00	Pelaw Grange	245m	00:14.72	00:14.72	N/A	N/A	4	1. Inclement Queen 2. Tickets Outlaw 3. Rebel George	4.75L	$0.00
1/4	15/03/2026	-	OR	$0.00	Pelaw Grange	435m	00:25.52	00:25.52	N/A	N/A	4	1. Vinegarhill Rhys 2. Blackstone Dani 3. Hillside Secret	3.75L	$0.00
4/5	07/03/2026	-	A2	$225.00	Newcastle	480m	00:28.93	00:28.93	N/A	N/A	3	1. Bluebell Teddy 2. Please Sadie 3. Senahel Jet	5.75L	$1.70
1/5	28/02/2026	-	A3	$215.00	Newcastle	480m	00:28.89	00:28.89	N/A	N/A	3	1. Vinegarhill Rhys 2. Marlfield Arteta 3. Howay The Lasses	3.25L	$1.80
0/6	03/01/2026	-	A1	$0.00	Shelbourne Park	480m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	4	1. Breffni Benny 2. Bluetimer 3. Highview Buddy	-	$0.00
6/6	22/12/2025	-	A3	$0.00	Enniscorthy	526m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	3	1. Misterin Bola 2. Marions Bingo 3. Ashwood Knock	-	$0.00
1/6	11/12/2025	-	A3	$0.00	Enniscorthy	526m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	5	1. Vinegarhill Rhys 2. Ashwood Knock 3. Chloes Minute	-	$0.00
1/6	01/12/2025	-	A3	$0.00	Enniscorthy	480m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	4	1. Vinegarhill Rhys 2. Almost Bonnie 3. Slaine Chloe	-	$0.00
2/6	24/11/2025	-	A2	$0.00	Enniscorthy	480m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	2	1. Stripe Larry Boy 2. Vinegarhill Rhys 3. Misterin Bola	-	$0.00
4/6	13/11/2025	-	A2	$0.00	Enniscorthy	480m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	3	1. Stripe Larry Boy 2. El Prez George 3. Piercestown Ella	-	$0.00
4/6	09/10/2025	-	A2	$0.00	Enniscorthy	480m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	1	1. Toker Pablo 2. Piercestown Ella 3. Kerabellec Rosy	-	$0.00
2/6	04/10/2025	-	A1	$0.00	Shelbourne Park	526m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	2	1. Coolavanny Ogie 2. Vinegarhill Rhys 3. Borna Show	-	$0.00
6/6	25/09/2025	-	A1	$0.00	Enniscorthy	480m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	4	1. Ballinabola Pixi 2. Blackhill Jack 3. Toker Pablo	-	$0.00
5/6	21/08/2025	-	A1	$0.00	Enniscorthy	480m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	3	1. Ballinabola Pixi 2. Inis Boffin 3. Karlow Jacksey	-	$0.00

Drive On Flint (6)11352

Trainer: J J Fenwick (Newcastle)12 mths 5: 2-1-1

1 yo Blue Dog

Sire: King Sheeran

Dam: Skirk Newbie

Stats

Career5: 2-1-1

Win %40.00%

Place %80.00%

Prize Money$0.00

Comments

Comes off a 19-day break after a solid 2nd at Sunderland over 450m on 1 May, beaten 1.37L at $6. Returned to the UK with mixed 500m Sheffield runs prior, including 3rd in OR1 and then 5th. Unbeaten 2 from 2 at 480m earlier at Curraheen Park and draws box 6 here with a one-box shift. Proven at 480m and can feature with the right run.

Last Starts 20 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/6	01/05/2026	-	OR	$450.00	Sunderland	450m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	5	1. Frankies Lion 2. Drive On Flint 3. Links Jester	1.37L	$6.00
5/6	19/04/2026	-	OR1	$850.00	Sheffield	500m	00:28.81	00:28.81	N/A	N/A	4	1. Annadown Shadow 2. Droopys Typical 3. Forgottotellya	8.6L	$34.00
3/5	12/04/2026	-	OR1	$585.00	Sheffield	500m	00:29.03	00:29.03	N/A	N/A	5	1. Droopys Script 2. Newinn Rex 3. Drive On Flint	7.25L	$9.00
1/6	28/02/2026	-	ON2	$0.00	Curraheen Park	480m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	3	1. Drive On Flint 2. All About Glam 3. Sophies Dilemma	-	$0.00
1/6	20/02/2026	-	ON2	$0.00	Curraheen Park	480m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	2	1. Drive On Flint 2. Annual Tornado 3. Knockalough	-	$0.00