Newcastle Greyhound Tips | 20 June 2026

Newcastle Greyhound Tips – Saturday, 20 June 2026

Newcastle hosts 12 races on Saturday across a fast sand surface renowned for rewarding quick early-pace runners. First race at 14:28, final at 18:01.

14:28 – Grade A5, 480m

Rios Diva leads the betting interest here. The 1-year-old bitch has rattled off two wins in her last three outings at A6-A7 level, most recently defeating the field by a length from Trap 2 on 16 June. She showed a bumpy run into the first bend last time but recovered to lead from the fourth bend home. Stepping up one grade into A5 territory will test her quality, but her recent form trajectory is sharp. Trap 1 carries a 19% win rate over 480m at Newcastle, marginally below the track average, but Rios Diva’s close-quarters style suits a clearer passage early on. NAP: Rios Diva, Trap 1.

Millview Dake offers attractive value as an alternative. The 2-year-old dog won at A5 level on 30 May from Trap 3, when he led near the line. Recent form shows a sequence of minor placings and a win at the higher A4 grade on 3 June (second by 2.25 lengths). Trap 3 enjoys the strongest bias on the card at 29%, and Dake has raced from this draw three times in five recent runs, recording two wins. He suits a settling race and should bounce back.

15:28 – Grade A2, 480m

Bluebell Teddy comes in as the standout choice. The 3-year-old male has won two of his last five from Trap 1, including a victory just four days ago on 12 June at the same grade and track, winning by a length at odds of 8.00. His form reads 31241 – a recent win, followed by a fifth-place finish suggesting minor traffic trouble, but his winning credentials are clear. Trap 1 registers 19% of wins across 480m at Newcastle, and whilst Bluebell Teddy has shown he can handle the inside berth (two wins from this trap), his release-and-lead style means he breaks well from the stalls. NAP: Bluebell Teddy, Trap 1.

Solway Silver merits consideration as a forecast pairing. The 2-year-old bitch won at A2 on 1 May from Trap 3, and has since run consistently at that grade with a second-place finish just last week from Trap 4 (12 June), beaten by only 5 lengths. Her form shows she settles in the middle of the pack and finishes late – ideal for forecast markets.

15:48 – Grade A7, 480m

Howtimeflys commands the card at this grade. The 2-year-old bitch has won two of her last five outings and finished second on 16 June from Trap 1 by a nose, showing she can compete at the sharp end. Her form prior to that second shows back-to-back wins at HP level (higher prize money) from Trap 2, indicating she’s been racing above this grade recently and has form to burn. Trap 1 is not the strongest bias on the card, but Howtimeflys releases well and leads early – she won from Trap 2 five days before her recent 16 June run. NAP: Howtimeflys, Trap 1.

Left Unread is worth monitoring in forecasts. The 1-year-old filly won a 290m sprint on 3 June and has shown consistent minor placings in three A7 runs, finishing second twice. Her trap draw record shows she’s raced from Trap 3 and Trap 4 in recent A7 entries, suggesting a wider draw may suit.

18:01 – Grade A6, 480m

Coppice Survivor represents genuine value. The 2-year-old dog won at A7 on 1 April and has since run five consecutive races, finishing second twice from Trap 1. His recent form string reads 25121 (reading left to right), showing steady improvement. Latest run on 21 April shows a fifth-place finish from Trap 1 at 290m – a different trip entirely. At 480m, where he won, his track record improves markedly. Trap 1 carries 19% of wins, and Survivor’s quick-away style suits the inside berth. NAP: Coppice Survivor, Trap 1.

Solway Splash deserves each-way consideration. The 2-year-old bitch won at A7 on 26 May from Trap 3, posting a 5-length victory. Recent outings from Trap 2 and Trap 3 suggest middle-draw comfort, and her form spike on 26 May indicates she can find the front.

Meeting Overview

Saturday’s card spans grades A2 to A7, covering standard 480m trips suited to Newcastle’s fast sand surface. No sprint or staying specialists feature among the four races profiled. The meeting grades are relatively consistent mid-tier material, offering competitive betting throughout.

Punters’ Note

Check Starting Price 15 minutes before race time via Betfair, Bet365, or William Hill – the main UK bookmakers for greyhound racing. Newcastle races hold good forecast liquidity; consider reverse forecast bets where multiple form chances exist. The trap bias data (Trap 3 at 29% for 480m) favours middle-draw runners across the afternoon, particularly in tighter races.