Newcastle Greyhound Tips – Saturday 13 June 2026
Newcastle’s fast sand surface is a north east favourite for early-pace runners, and this 12-race card from 14:28 onwards promises competitive racing across all grades. With feature races spanning A4 through A8, there is plenty of value for punters willing to dig into recent form and trap bias data.
14:28 – Grade A4, 480m
| Trap | Dog | Age | Trainer | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackhouse Love | 2y B | S Ray | 455 |
| 2 | Wanted Bocko | 2y D | S Roberts | 661 |
| 3 | Solway Leo | 1y D | D Little | 125 |
| 4 | Onyago Kathy | 2y B | S Roberts | No form |
| 5 | Maries Hope | 2y B | R Saunders | No form |
| 6 | Coolavanny Lucas | 3y D | A Harrison | No form |
A competitive A4 field with Solway Leo standing out sharply on recent form. The 1-year-old landed a decisive win at Newcastle on 5 June (Trap 3, A6, 480m) by 6ยผ lengths at odds of 1.40, showing the speed and consistency needed at this level. Prior to that, a 2-length second place at Trap 3 confirms trap suitability. Solway Leo also has a winning record at Tralee, suggesting adaptability. With trap draw data showing Trap 3 as the strongest at Newcastle 480m (29% win rate over 60 days), this dog has the form, the experience, and the draw advantage. NAP: Solway Leo, Trap 3.
Wanted Bocko (Trap 2) holds a recent A2 victory from 22 May, though the subsequent A2 efforts have yielded two last-place finishes. The dog is regressing and likely overgraded for this A4 contest. Blackhouse Love (Trap 1) has been bumped repeatedly at A3 level and lacks the consistency required.
15:08 – Grade A7, 480m
| Trap | Dog | Age | Trainer | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alnwick Tommy | 4y D | A Harrison | 443 |
| 2 | Blackhouse Sadie | 4y B | S Ray | 624 |
| 3 | Buicks Hope | 3y B | R Saunders | 312 |
| 4 | Alnwick Tornado | 1y D | A Harrison | No form |
| 5 | Wanganui Wanda | 1y B | B J McPhillips | No form |
| 6 | Easy Oz | 2y B | S Roberts | No form |
Buicks Hope is the standout selection here. This 3-year-old has been flying in handicap company (HP), winning on 30 May from Trap 2 by a head, and backing that up with near-perfect form: three runs, two placed, one win. Most recent outing on 6 June at Trap 3, A7, showed a 3-length third behind quality opposition. The dog shows consistent mid-range speeds and responds well to clear running. Alnwick Tommy (Trap 1) has flattered to deceive in recent weeks, repeatedly finishing third or fourth at A6 level despite early speed. The form does not support elevation to A7. NAP: Buicks Hope, Trap 3.
16:28 – Grade A8, 480m
| Trap | Dog | Age | Trainer | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coolemore Gang | 2y B | J Walton | 156 |
| 2 | Ratchies Rasmus | 4y D | D Blackbird | 355 |
| 3 | A Bit Of Theo | 4y D | S Ray | 261 |
| 4 | Alnwick Nuke | 1y D | A Harrison | No form |
| 5 | Kathys Gift | 4y D | J T Edgar | No form |
| 6 | El Stuey | 3y D | J Walton | No form |
Coolemore Gang (Trap 1) recorded a decisive 1ยผ-length win on 5 June at Newcastle, Trap 1, A8, 480m at 1.50 odds, demonstrating both form and track familiarity. However, the dog’s previous outing at HP level (30 May) saw a 5ยฝ-length fifth, suggesting inconsistency. A Bit Of Theo (Trap 3) is more reliable. This 4-year-old took a 1ยพ-length win at Trap 3, A8 on 23 May, and backed that up with a narrow 1ยผ-length second on 5 June from the same trap. Trap 3 continues to show the best strike rate at Newcastle 480m (29%), and A Bit Of Theo has proven form at this exact grade and trap. NAP: A Bit Of Theo, Trap 3.
18:01 – Grade A6, 480m
| Trap | Dog | Age | Trainer | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emers Tyson | 3y D | J Walton | 4-12 |
| 2 | Solway Splash | 2y B | D Blackbird | 416 |
| 3 | Killeacle Denise | 2y B | D Blackbird | 513 |
| 4 | Solway Breeze | 1y B | D Little | No form |
| 5 | A Bit Of Savana | 2y B | S Ray | No form |
| 6 | Emmas Teddy | 2y B | J T Edgar | No form |
Killeacle Denise (Trap 3) is worth noting despite limited current form. The bitch won a recent A8 race on 2 June by 8ยผ lengths, showing the raw speed to compete at A6. However, the previous two HP outings delivered a third and a fifth, and the latest A6 outing (6 June, Trap 4) resulted in a fifth. Emers Tyson (Trap 1) shows mixed recent form: a fourth on 30 May, but a disqualification on 23 May and strong wins in April suggest recent inconsistency. Solway Splash (Trap 2) won decisively at A7 on 26 May by 5 lengths from Trap 3, but a sixth-place finish in a D3 sprint suggests the dog may struggle back at full 480m distance after that poor outing. Form data is limited for this race, and no single runner carries conviction. Proceed with caution and check SP movements before committing.
Meeting Overview
The card features mid-range grades across A4 through A8, with all races at the standard 480m distance. No sprint or staying races are scheduled, so trap draw consistency should hold firm across the meeting. Newcastle’s sand surface historically favours early pace, and Trap 3 continues to dominate the data at 29% win rate over the last 60 days. Puppy and unexposed runners feature in several races, so form readers will benefit from close attention to track and trap suitability.
Punters’ Note
Starting prices will firm up in the 20 minutes before each race; check Betfair, Bet365, SkyBet, or William Hill for competitive greyhound odds. Forecast markets (selecting 1st and 2nd in order) offer good value in A6-A8 company where fields are tightly matched. Reverse forecasts are also worth exploring if you’re unsure of running order. Watch for trap-draw patterns early in the card to confirm Newcastle’s bias holds throughout the afternoon and evening.
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