Newcastle Greyhound Tips | 16 June 2026

Newcastle Greyhound Tips – Tuesday 16 June 2026

Newcastle hosts 12 races across a quick sand surface known for rewarding sharp early-pace runners. First race at 11:09, last at 14:14.

11:27 – Grade A3 480m

Wraysbury Ace stands out in this competitive A3 heat. The son trained by P Rutherford has strung together a sequence of places and wins from Trap 2, landing three podium finishes in his last five outings. Most recently (11 June) he finished third at Newcastle A3 480m, beaten only a length, and prior to that secured second place on 6 June by just two lengths from Trap 2. His form reads 33232, showing consistency at this track and grade. The live trap data for 480m at Newcastle shows Trap 2 with a 23% strike rate over the sample period, solid middle ground on a track where Trap 3 dominates at 29%. Wraysbury Ace’s ability to lead into the first bend (Ld1-NrLn notation recurring) gives him every chance to control this race. Ballyhimikin Ivy from Trap 3 offers some appeal given the trap bias advantage, but her recent form includes a last-place finish and a sixth place, making the younger Wraysbury Ace the safer proposition. NAP: Wraysbury Ace, Trap 2.

12:18 – Grade A6 480m

Rios Diva, at just one year old trained by D Blackbird, is the standout selection from Trap 2. She boasts an exceptional recent record with three wins in her last five starts, most recently landing second by a head at Newcastle A6 on 10 June. Prior to that she won an A7 race on 5 June (by half a length) and scored wins on 23 and 13 May at hurdle/flat company. Her form string 12111 demonstrates she is in flying form and consistently competitive at this level. Trap 2 holds a 23% win rate at 480m on Newcastle sand, and Rios Diva’s strong challenge records (ChlRnIn notation) suggest she will fire early. Thetimetoshine from Trap 3 has one win in his last five and benefits from the 29% trap advantage, but Rios Diva’s superior recent form and proven track record make her the confident choice. NAP: Rios Diva, Trap 2.

12:51 – Grade A4 480m

Freedom Seeker from Trap 1, trained by J Fenwick, comes into this race with genuine momentum. He won at Newcastle A4 480m on 10 June by 1.25 lengths, carding a strong recent record of 12222. Prior to that victory he finished second three times in four runs, including a narrow second place on 28 May (by half a length) and another second on 19 May. The form notation Crd1/2, LdRnIn on his latest win indicates he handled early pressure and led into the run-in, a positive sign for sustained performance. Trap 1 is not the ideal draw at Newcastle 480m (19% strike rate versus Trap 3’s 29%), but Freedom Seeker’s proven recent scoring form and trainer Fenwick’s record tip the scales. Fabulous Request from Trap 4 won on 6 June but has since disappointed with a fifth place, while Wraysbury Silver offers unpredictable form from Trap 3. Freedom Seeker’s consistency makes him the NAP. NAP: Freedom Seeker, Trap 1.

13:59 – Grade A5 480m

Woe Colette, a three-year-old from Trap 1 trained by D Blackbird, emerges as the selection here. She won her most recent outing on 9 June at Newcastle A6 480m by 4.5 lengths, posting form of 14524 across her recent five starts. The win came with Rls, ALd notation, confirming she tracked the rails and achieved a clear lead, a strong indicator of form. Earlier in May she showed capability at this grade with a second place on 6 May and a second on 1 May, both from Trap 1. While Trap 1 sits at the lower end of the 480m efficiency scale (19%), Woe Colette’s current form trajectory and proven winning action from her last start justify selection. All On Ice from Trap 3 shows a run of three consecutive placings but lacks the recent decisive win that Woe Colette brings. NAP: Woe Colette, Trap 1.

Newcastle’s card spans grades A3 through A6 across all 480m distances, suiting punters keen on consistent trip and grade analysis. The fast sand surface rewards early pace, so watch for dogs showing front-running or rails-tracking notation in their recent form.

Check Starting Prices from 15 minutes before race time; Betfair, Bet365, SkyBet and William Hill offer the best greyhound markets. Forecast betting is popular on six-runner cards like these – couple your NAP with a likely runner-up for enhanced returns.