Newcastle Bags Race 9 - Arena Racing Company Stakes
ROMEO LIGHTNING (5) appeals on profile with 7 wins over this 480m and a recent A8 win here on 24 Apr before a close-up 3rd on 14 May; forgive the latest 5th. IN THE BUNKER (2) scored over this trip on 24 Apr and has the draw to lift on recent midfield efforts. SOLWAY SPLASH (3) was 2nd here over 480m on 6 Apr and wasn’t beaten far when 4th over this course on 5 May, so fits as a key chance back up in trip. DROMBEG NOVA (6) has been around the mark, 4th here on 20 May, and can feature in a reduced field.
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark at Newcastle over 480m, including a win on 24 Apr at $11. Last start 5th of 6 at Newcastle over 480m on 19 May, beaten 6.45L in A7 at $7. Prior run 4th of 6 on 13 May over 480m, beaten 8L in A7 at $6. Consistent at the trip but needs to lift; has place claims.
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 | 19/05/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 6.45L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/05/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 8L | $6.00 |
| 6/6 | 06/05/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 5.26L | $3.40 |
| 5/5 | 01/05/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 6.63L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 24/04/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.29L | $11.00 |
| 6/6 | 16/04/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.42 | 00:29.42 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 22.25L | $6.00 |
| 5/5 | 10/04/2026 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.48 | 00:29.48 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 8.25L | $21.00 |
| 5/5 | 31/03/2026 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.41 | 00:29.41 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 14.95L | $5.00 |
| 6/6 | 25/03/2026 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.63 | 00:29.63 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 10.25L | $8.00 |
| 4/5 | 24/02/2026 | - | A5 | $200.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.73 | 00:29.73 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 5L | $7.00 |
| 1/5 | 13/02/2026 | - | A5 | $200.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.66 | 00:29.66 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0.75L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 03/02/2026 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.54 | 00:29.54 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 1.75L | $3.00 |
| 4/5 | 27/01/2026 | - | A5 | $200.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.72 | 00:29.72 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/5 | 20/01/2026 | - | A5 | $200.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.63 | 00:29.63 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3.2L | $3.70 |
| 4/5 | 13/01/2026 | - | A5 | $200.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.34 | 00:29.34 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 5.85L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 08/01/2026 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.34 | 00:29.34 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 5.71L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 30/12/2025 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.47 | 00:29.47 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.75L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/12/2025 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.67 | 00:29.67 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 4.35L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/11/2025 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.45 | 00:29.45 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/11/2025 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.53 | 00:29.53 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.25L | $10.00 |
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after two recent 290m runs at Newcastle, latest 6th of 6 on 19 May beaten 4.81L at $13. Prior 4th of 6 over 290m on 12 May, beaten 2.16L at $10. Best recent effort was 2nd over 480m here on 6 Apr, beaten 0.2L by Lexis Bullet. Can feature with a clean break from barrier 3 for D Blackbird.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 19/05/2026 | - | D3 | $155.00 | Newcastle | 290m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 4.81L | $13.00 |
| 4/6 | 12/05/2026 | - | D3 | $155.00 | Newcastle | 290m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2.16L | $10.00 |
| 4/5 | 05/05/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3.42L | $2.70 |
| 5/5 | 14/04/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.57 | 00:29.57 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 38.25L | $2.60 |
| 2/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.65 | 00:29.65 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.90 |
| 4/5 | 31/03/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.57 | 00:29.57 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1.4L | $6.00 |
| 4/5 | 24/03/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.58 | 00:29.58 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 8L | $3.20 |
| 3/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.76 | 00:29.76 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.35L | $3.40 |
| 4/5 | 07/03/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.77 | 00:29.77 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 3.1L | $2.80 |
| 6/6 | 28/02/2026 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.48 | 00:29.48 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 9.35L | $4.75 |
| 6/6 | 18/02/2026 | - | A5 | $200.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.75 | 00:29.75 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 4.6L | $11.00 |
| 5/5 | 10/02/2026 | - | A5 | $200.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.67 | 00:29.67 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 6.1L | $7.00 |
| 5/5 | 06/02/2026 | - | A4 | $205.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.57 | 00:29.57 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 4.25L | $10.00 |
| 4/5 | 16/01/2026 | - | A4 | $205.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.21 | 00:29.21 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 7.85L | $9.00 |
| 5/5 | 10/01/2026 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.11 | 00:29.11 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 14L | $13.00 |
| 5/6 | 31/12/2025 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.31 | 00:29.31 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 7L | $9.00 |
| 4/6 | 19/12/2025 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.23 | 00:29.23 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2L | $8.00 |
| 5/6 | 12/12/2025 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.32 | 00:29.32 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 7.6L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 05/12/2025 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.51 | 00:29.51 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.75L | $7.00 |
| 5/5 | 20/11/2025 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.67 | 00:28.67 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 11.25L | $9.00 |
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 5th of 6 at Newcastle over 480 on 20 May, beaten 1.92L in A7 at $6 after jumping from box 3 behind Soaring Artemis. Prior run was 4th of 6 at Galway over 480 in A8. Draws box 4 here and backs up after 5 days for trainer A Harrison. Can improve 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 20/05/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1.92L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | A8 | $0.00 | Galway | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 0/6 | 14/11/2025 | - | S7 | $0.00 | Galway | 320m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 10/10/2025 | - | ON2 | $0.00 | Galway | 320m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Placed 3rd at Newcastle over 480m on 14 May at $2.80, beaten 4.8L behind Alnwick Toonarmy. Last start 5th of 6 at Newcastle over 480m on 20 May, beaten 5.93L at $3.90 behind Two Votes. Strong overall and track record at 480m with 7 wins from 26 at Newcastle. Can feature with a clean getaway.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 20/05/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 5.93L | $3.90 |
| 3/4 | 14/05/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 4.8L | $2.80 |
| 4/6 | 06/05/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 6.85L | $5.00 |
| 4/5 | 01/05/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 6.17L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 25/04/2026 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 3.2L | $2.35 |
| 5/5 | 20/09/2025 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.30 | 00:29.30 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 43.6L | $2.45 |
| 2/5 | 16/09/2025 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.15 | 00:29.15 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1.25L | $3.40 |
| 3/6 | 10/09/2025 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.92 | 00:28.92 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/5 | 04/09/2025 | - | A2 | $0.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.53 | 00:28.53 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 7.35L | $8.00 |
| 3/5 | 28/08/2025 | - | A2 | $0.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.20 | 00:29.20 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 9.6L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/08/2025 | - | A3 | $0.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.90 | 00:28.90 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.90 |
| 6/6 | 07/08/2025 | - | A2 | $0.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.78 | 00:28.78 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 66L | $11.00 |
| 1/5 | 01/08/2025 | - | A2 | $0.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.85 | 00:28.85 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1.25L | $9.00 |
| 3/5 | 25/07/2025 | - | A2 | $0.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.03 | 00:29.03 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/6 | 16/07/2025 | - | A2 | $0.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.86 | 00:28.86 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 12/07/2025 | - | A2 | $0.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.17 | 00:29.17 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 02/07/2025 | - | A3 | $0.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.99 | 00:28.99 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 27/06/2025 | - | A3 | $0.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.10 | 00:29.10 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 6L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/06/2025 | - | A3 | $0.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.90 | 00:28.90 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 7.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/6 | 11/06/2025 | - | A3 | $0.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.12 | 00:29.12 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 13.35L | $8.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark at Newcastle over 480m, finishing 4th of 6 last start on 20 May in A7, beaten 4.79L at $3.70 from box 6 behind Two Votes. Prior run 5th of 6 on 15 May, beaten 4.12L at $4.20, also from wide. Consistent without landing a blow this prep for J T Edgar. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 20/05/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 4.79L | $3.70 |
| 5/6 | 15/05/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 4.12L | $4.20 |
| 4/6 | 06/05/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 5.3L | $7.00 |
| 5/5 | 29/04/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 3.47L | $4.40 |
| 4/5 | 24/04/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1.74L | $8.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/04/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.60 | 00:29.60 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 9.25L | $7.00 |
| 4/5 | 08/04/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.42 | 00:29.42 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 7.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.89 | 00:29.89 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 7.8L | $2.35 |
| 3/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.23 | 00:29.23 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 6.25L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 14/03/2026 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.71 | 00:29.71 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2.5L | $2.80 |
| 3/5 | 10/03/2026 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.98 | 00:29.98 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 3.5L | $2.70 |
| 2/6 | 03/03/2026 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.88 | 00:29.88 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 4.75L | $1.80 |
| 5/5 | 24/02/2026 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.87 | 00:29.87 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 6L | $2.60 |
| 2/6 | 17/02/2026 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.81 | 00:29.81 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.70 |