Newcastle Bags Race 7 - Arena Racing Company Stakes
TARANIS QAROUAL (5) brings the freshest form after a decisive last-start Newcastle 480m A2 win by 3.2L from box 5 and looks the one to beat. ZENITH MIKMACKER (4) has strong credentials at the trip and was an A2 winner here three runs back. HARDWICK ATHENA (1) draws the rails and scored over this course four starts ago, with recent A2/HP efforts keeping her in the mix. SLINGSHOT MAJOR (3) has been around the mark at A1 level and can figure if reproducing his late-April placings.
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, including a 1st at Newcastle over 480m on 30 Apr from box 1 at $6, beating Elegant Shadow by 1.6L. Last start 5th of 6 at Newcastle over 480m on 23 May, beaten 2.75L in HP grade at $9. Barrier improves from 5 to 1. Can feature with the rails draw.
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 | 23/05/2026 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2.75L | $9.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/05/2026 | - | HP | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 4.85L | $4.20 |
| 5/5 | 07/05/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 4.2L | $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 |
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a 5th of 6 at Newcastle over 290m on 21 May, beaten 4.57L at $5 from the red. Prior 3rd over 480m here on 10 Apr in A1, beaten 5L at $15 after leading early, and 2nd on 2 Apr over 480m at $51 behind Bramble Elvis. Strong Newcastle record overall (15:5-3-5) and consistent at 480m (19:5-4-5). Can feature with a clean break from gate 2.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 21/05/2026 | - | OR | $405.00 | Newcastle | 290m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 4.57L | $5.00 |
| 3/5 | 10/04/2026 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.87 | 00:28.87 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 5L | $15.00 |
| 2/6 | 02/04/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.82 | 00:28.82 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 4.75L | $51.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/02/2026 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.73 | 00:28.73 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 13.35L | $12.00 |
| 2/6 | 19/02/2026 | - | IV | $600.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.92 | 00:28.92 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 3L | $7.00 |
| 3/5 | 12/02/2026 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.65 | 00:28.65 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 7.75L | $26.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/02/2026 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.16 | 00:29.16 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.1L | $19.00 |
| 3/5 | 15/01/2026 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.66 | 00:28.66 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 5.75L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/01/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.80 | 00:28.80 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 4.11L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 30/12/2025 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.37 | 00:29.37 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 20/12/2025 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.28 | 00:29.28 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1.25L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 05/12/2025 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.25 | 00:29.25 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2L | $4.40 |
| 1/6 | 25/11/2025 | - | A4 | $205.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.29 | 00:29.29 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 4.75L | $3.20 |
| 3/6 | 18/11/2025 | - | A4 | $205.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.55 | 00:29.55 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 4.25L | $2.80 |
| 2/6 | 12/11/2025 | - | A4 | $205.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.26 | 00:29.26 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 3L | $4.40 |
| 4/5 | 23/08/2025 | - | A4 | $0.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:24.32 | 00:24.32 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 6.75L | $8.00 |
| 4/5 | 13/08/2025 | - | A4 | $0.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:23.98 | 00:23.98 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 7.25L | $6.00 |
| 5/5 | 09/08/2025 | - | A3 | $0.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:24.38 | 00:24.38 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 8.25L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 29/07/2025 | - | A3 | $0.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:24.43 | 00:24.43 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/5 | 22/07/2025 | - | A3 | $0.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:24.10 | 00:24.10 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $8.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark with four placings from his past five. Last start 5th of 6 at Newcastle over 480m on 7 May, beaten 5.95L in OR2 at $8. Prior run 3rd at Newcastle over 480m on 30 Apr in A1, beaten 2.51L at $2.80 after a close 2nd there on 23 Apr at $11. Can feature with a clean break from box 3 for B Fairbairn.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 07/05/2026 | - | OR2 | $450.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 5.95L | $8.00 |
| 3/5 | 30/04/2026 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2.51L | $2.80 |
| 2/5 | 23/04/2026 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 2.29L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 19/02/2026 | - | OR1 | $13,500.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.30 | 00:28.30 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 10.25L | $34.00 |
| 2/6 | 12/02/2026 | - | OR1 | $450.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.69 | 00:28.69 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 9.25L | $41.00 |
| 3/5 | 05/02/2026 | - | OR1 | $450.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.83 | 00:28.83 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 5L | $2.60 |
| 3/5 | 29/01/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.39 | 00:28.39 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/5 | 22/01/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.12 | 00:29.12 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2.25L | $1.90 |
| 4/6 | 03/01/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.80 | 00:28.80 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/6 | 27/12/2025 | - | IV | $1,100.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.47 | 00:28.47 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 12.75L | $34.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/12/2025 | - | OR2 | $450.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.54 | 00:28.54 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 16.25L | $21.00 |
Stats
Comments
Placed in two of the last five and won three runs ago at Newcastle over 480m, leading throughout at $2.20. Last start 5th of 6 at Newcastle over 480m on 21 May, beaten 13L in OR at $7 behind Droopys Trigger. Consistent at this track with 6 wins from 15 and holds a solid 480m record. Can feature with a clean break for Newcastle trainer J J Fenwick.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 21/05/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 13L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 23/04/2026 | - | A2 | $460.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 3.47L | $3.90 |
| 1/6 | 16/04/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.82 | 00:28.82 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
| 5/5 | 11/04/2026 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.83 | 00:28.83 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 8L | $2.15 |
| 3/6 | 02/04/2026 | - | OR3 | $1,100.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.44 | 00:28.44 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 5L | $34.00 |
| 1/6 | 26/03/2026 | - | OR | $400.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.82 | 00:28.82 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 20/03/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.87 | 00:28.87 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2.5L | $2.80 |
| 3/5 | 26/02/2026 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.59 | 00:28.59 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 5.05L | $7.00 |
| 1/5 | 20/02/2026 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.85 | 00:28.85 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/5 | 12/02/2026 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.65 | 00:28.65 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 10.25L | $9.00 |
| 5/5 | 15/01/2026 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.66 | 00:28.66 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 7.25L | $2.70 |
| 5/6 | 08/01/2026 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.81 | 00:28.81 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 3.3L | $2.80 |
| 5/6 | 27/12/2025 | - | IV | $1,100.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.97 | 00:28.97 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1.65L | $8.00 |
| 1/4 | 18/12/2025 | - | IV | $1,100.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.02 | 00:29.02 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1.25L | $17.00 |
| 1/5 | 13/12/2025 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.25 | 00:29.25 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1.75L | $1.90 |
| 6/6 | 25/10/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 526m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/08/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 503m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 6.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/5 | 16/08/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 525m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/4 | 08/08/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 8L | $2.70 |
| 4/6 | 01/08/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 12L | $4.33 |
Stats
Comments
Comes off a Newcastle 480m A2 win on 21 May from box 5 by 3.2L at $6, defeating Lorenzos Grey. Prior run here on 30 Apr was 5th of 5 over 480m in A2, beaten 5.02L at $6. Also placed 3rd here on 23 Apr over 480m in A2 behind Slingshot Franky. Consistent locally at the trip and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 21/05/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 3.2L | $6.00 |
| 5/5 | 30/04/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 5.02L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 23/04/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 7.08L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 20/03/2026 | - | A2 | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 503m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |