Newcastle Greyhound Tips | 16 June 2026

Newcastle Greyhound Tips – Tuesday 16 June 2026

Newcastle is a fast northern track known for quick early-pace runners and strong trap three bias at 480m, where recent data shows a commanding 29% win rate over the last seven days across 221 races.

11:27 – Grade A3 480m

A competitive A3 field with several form runners. Wraysbury Ace (Trap 2) has posted three consecutive placings in recent weeks, including a 2nd place finish just five days ago at identical grade and distance, and comes from trainer P Rutherford with proven form here. However, trap two sits at 23% win rate at this track and distance, which is respectable but not outstanding.

Ballyhimikin Ivy (Trap 3) showed excellent A4 form with a winning performance on 12 May, and has since posted two consecutive 2nd place finishes in grade A3. The trap three advantage is significant: 29% win rate makes this the sweet spot for Newcastle 480m racing. A recent bumped start on 27 May is a slight concern, but the dog has responded well. Form string shows “RnOn” in the most recent race, indicating running-on late.

Fabulous Sakura (Trap 1) is consistent but has struggled to convert recent form into a win, with a 2 and two 4ths in the last three runs. Trap one sits at only 19% win rate here.

NAP: Ballyhimikin Ivy, Trap 3. The trap three advantage combined with two consecutive 2nd place finishes at A3 grade makes this bitch the standout at Newcastle’s fastest-winning trap.

12:51 – Grade A4 480m

Freedom Seeker (Trap 1) posted a decisive 1¼ length win just six days ago at identical conditions and has shown consistent 2nd place form before that. However, an earlier 6th place finish suggests occasional inconsistency, and trap one’s 19% win rate is the lowest on the card.

Fabulous Request (Trap 4) won impressively on 6 June from trap 3, scoring by just ½ length at A4 grade. The dog has since been shuffled back to trap 4 and posted a 5th place finish, but the recent winning form is strong. Trap 4 shows a poor 8% win rate at Newcastle 480m, which is a material disadvantage.

Wraysbury Silver (Trap 3) offers the trap advantage at 29%, though recent form is patchy with a 5th and two 4th place finishes. The dog showed isolated winning form on 12 May in A5 grade.

NAP: Freedom Seeker, Trap 1. Despite the trap bias working against trap one, Freedom Seeker’s recent six-day-old 1¼ length win at identical grade and distance, plus consistent 2nd place finishes, make this dog the most reliable form guide in the race.

13:59 – Grade A5 480m

Woe Colette (Trap 1) is the standout here with a winning performance just one week ago at A6 grade, posting a commanding 4½ length victory. Prior form shows mixed results including a 5th and a 2nd place finish at A5 grade. The dog has race-day experience and has won fresh, though trap one’s 19% win rate is a headwind.

Billys Baker (Trap 2) shows a 3-2-4-3-2 recent form string with the two 2nd place finishes coming at identical A5 grade and distance. Form comments note “RnOn” in recent efforts, suggesting late running. Trap 2 sits at 23% win rate, slightly above trap one.

All On Ice (Trap 3) is consistent at this grade with three consecutive 3rd place finishes, but has not broken through for a win in recent outings. Trap 3’s 29% win rate offers the best statistical advantage, but the dog lacks the recent winning form of Woe Colette.

NAP: Woe Colette, Trap 1. The recent A6 Grade 1 win by 4½ lengths is compelling form, and whilst trap one statistics are modest, Colette’s finishing ability and race-winning pedigree outweigh the trap disadvantage here.

12:18 – Grade A6 480m

Rios Diva (Trap 2) is the class act in this field. This young dog (age 1) has posted three wins in the last six weeks, including a 1 length success on 23 May and a ½ length win on 5 June at A7 grade. The dog is clearly progressing and shows the form comments “SnLd” (snap lead), indicating early pace. Trap 2 sits at 23% win rate.

Thetimetoshine (Trap 3) is also young and has shown winning form at A7 grade (1¾ length win on 3 June), though has since been shuffled back with a 5th place finish at A6. Trap 3’s 29% win rate is the strongest on the card, but recent form is more volatile than Rios Diva.

Alnwick Abby (Trap 1) has posted consecutive 2nd place finishes but lacks a recent win, and trap one’s 19% win rate is a clear disadvantage.

NAP: Rios Diva, Trap 2. Three wins in six weeks at a young age, including recent A7 success, combined with snap-lead form comments, make this the most impressive form in the race. The dog is primed for A6 victory.

Meeting Overview

Newcastle’s full card spans grades A3 through A6 at the standard 480m distance. All four feature races sit at the same trip, allowing punters to track trap bias consistency across the afternoon. No hurdle or staying races are on the agenda, so form from earlier in the season at Newcastle 480m is directly relevant. The card opens at 11:09 and concludes at 14:14, providing a compact four-hour session typical of northern track scheduling.

Punters’ Note

Check starting prices around 15 minutes before each race, as greyhound odds can shorten significantly near post time, particularly for well-backed form runners. Betfair, Bet365, SkyBet and William Hill all offer competitive greyhound betting. Forecast and reverse forecast markets are strong value on Newcastle cards with consistent fields. Trap three’s 29% win rate across 480m racing makes any trap three runner worth closer examination, particularly when form is marginal between two contenders.