Newcastle Greyhound Tips | 18 June 2026

Newcastle Greyhound Tips – 18 June 2026

Newcastle hosts 12 races on Thursday evening, with the first off at 18:37 and the card concluding at 21:46. This fast northern track favours quick early-pace runners, and tonight’s feature races span grades A1 and A2 over the standard 480m trip.

20:01 – Grade A2 480m

Highview Joey emerges as the standout pick in this A2 event. The two-year-old trained by S Caile recorded a decisive A3 win on 4 June (8¼ lengths, trap 1) after bumping and leading from the first bend. Form prior shows consistent A2 and A3 form with two second-place finishes over the past month. Trap 2 tonight is a sensible draw for this dog’s running style: recent data shows trap 3 wins 29 per cent at this distance, but trap 2 records a solid 23 per cent, and Highview Joey has demonstrated gate speed and tactical awareness in bumping and leading scenarios. The form string 5,6,4,1,5 shows recovery in the second-last run. NAP: Highview Joey, Trap 2. Forecast markets offer good value here given the depth of the field and the likelihood of early fracturing.

20:54 – Grade A2 480m

Mystical Rocky, a two-year-old in R Hale’s care, looks the answer to this competitive heat. His form is electric: a win on 11 June (1½ lengths, trap 2, A3) after bumping at the start and crowding the bend shows tactical improvement. Two races prior, a win on 22 May in A4 (5 lengths, trap 2) confirms he can handle this grade and distance. The most recent run three outings ago in A3 (4th, 1¾ lengths) proves he’s mixing with quality. Trap 3 is Newcastle’s strongest trap over 480m (29 per cent strike rate), and Mystical Rocky has raced from trap 2 recently with strong results – moving to the centre trap should suit his running style even better. Form string 6,1,4,3,1 shows two recent wins in last three runs. NAP: Mystical Rocky, Trap 3. Look for reverse forecast opportunities with Not Like Us (trap 2) as a potential box partner.

21:28 – Grade A1 480m

Zenith Tanju, a two-year-old by trainer J Fenwick, headlines this top-flight contest. The recent form is impressive: a shadow win on 28 May (trap 3, A1) after moving handily and leading shows the pedigree for this grade. Prior to that, a third-place finish on 21 May in an OR race (trap 4, 5 lengths back) suggests competitive exposure. However, the form string 2,6,3,1,-1 includes an off-colour run most recently (4 June, trap 3), which is a concern. That said, the structure of his form – mid-field progress and late surge – aligns with Newcastle’s 480m characteristics. Trap 3 carries the strongest historical advantage (29 per cent), and Zenith Tanju has A1 experience from three runs ago. The question is freshness, but his winning form on this track at this distance is compelling. NAP: Zenith Tanju, Trap 3. Monitor the market early for any market signals on that recent off day.

21:46 – Grade A2 480m

Fabulous Show, a two-year-old in J T Edgar’s yard, represents the jewel in this closing race. Form is outstanding: three wins in the last five runs, including victories on 4 June (head, trap 2, A2) and 29 May (1 length, trap 5, HP) after sawing and releasing mid-field before leading. The most recent outing on 12 June finished second by a nose (trap 2, A2), suggesting consistent A2-grade ability and multiple proven winning tactics. Her engine is clear. Tonight from trap 3 she faces Newcastle’s optimal draw (29 per cent historical win rate), and form comments show she can both lead from trap and come from behind. Form string 3,1,1,2,1 is phenomenal. NAP: Fabulous Show, Trap 3. Forecast backers should pair with recent winner Nanna Betty (trap 2) as a value pairing.

The Newcastle card tonight is anchored by competitive A2 grading with one A1 feature. The 480m distance repeats across all four races, so consistency in class assessment is key. Trap 3 stands significantly ahead of rivals over this trip based on 60-day data, and three of our four NAPs occupy this gate. Check SP prices 15 minutes before each race with Betfair, Bet365, or Sky Bet, where greyhound liquidity is strongest. Forecast markets are active on this card given the field sizes and mixed form profile.