Newcastle Greyhound Tips – Saturday, 20 June 2026
Newcastle hosts a 12-race card on Saturday afternoon, with first race at 14:28 and the finale at 18:01. This fast northern track is known for rewarding quick early-pace runners, and trap draw bias will play a decisive role across the 480m feature races.
14:28 – Grade A5, 480m
| Trap | Dog | Age | Trainer | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rios Diva | 1y B | D Blackbird | 121 |
| 2 | Greenhill Jazz | 2y B | A Harrison | 124 |
| 3 | Millview Dake | 2y D | P Singlewood | 421 |
| 4 | Solway Breeze | 1y B | D Little | No form |
| 5 | Hazelhill Blue | 4y B | D Blackbird | No form |
| 6 | Clerical Error | 2y D | D Blackbird | No form |
Rios Diva holds exceptional recent form for this grade. The 1-year-old bitch trained by D Blackbird has won two of her last three starts at Newcastle, including a narrow victory on 16 June at A6 level and a sharp win at A7 on 5 June. She showed sharp early pace in both victories, bumping slightly but leading from the 4th marker. Trap 1 draw is not ideal given that trap 3 dominates at 29% strike rate over the last 60 days at this distance, but Rios Diva’s consistent ability to lead and hold on from an early position suggests class will prevail. Her handling of bumping and recovery to the line marks her out as the strongest performer in this field.
NAP: Rios Diva, Trap 1.
15:28 – Grade A2, 480m
| Trap | Dog | Age | Trainer | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bluebell Teddy | 3y B | J Fenwick | 154 |
| 2 | Aiden Me Boy | 2y D | C L Hardy | 526 |
| 3 | Solway Silver | 2y B | D Little | 244 |
| 4 | Coolavanny Drew | 2y D | B J McPhillips | No form |
| 5 | Jacktavern Keano | 3y D | D Blackbird | No form |
Bluebell Teddy is the clear standout here. This 3-year-old gelding trained by J Fenwick has won two of his last four starts at A2 level and A3 level at Newcastle, including a dominant 1-length victory from trap 1 just eight days ago on 12 June. His form string reads 11241, indicating recent wins and consistent placings. He has shown the ability to release quickly and lead from trap 1, evidenced by his recent victory where he led from the 1st marker. Whilst trap 3 shows the highest strike rate at 29%, Bluebell Teddy’s class and proven record from trap 1 at this venue and grade makes him the safest pick. His consistency and proven winning ability from this draw outweigh the broader trap statistics.
NAP: Bluebell Teddy, Trap 1.
15:48 – Grade A7, 480m
| Trap | Dog | Age | Trainer | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Howtimeflys | 2y B | D Blackbird | 211 |
| 2 | Alnwick Queen | 3y B | A Harrison | 131 |
| 3 | Left Unread | 1y B | A Harrison | 313 |
| 4 | Modern World | 2y D | S Caile | No form |
| 5 | Elemore Poppy | 3y B | C L Hardy | No form |
| 6 | Emmas Teddy | 2y B | J T Edgar | No form |
Howtimeflys commands respect in this A7 contest. The 2-year-old bitch trained by D Blackbird has won two of her last five starts, with recent success on 10 June and 5 June at A7 and handicap level. Her recent second-place finish on 16 June, just a neck adrift, shows she remains competitive. She led from trap 1 through the 1st marker and held on narrowly against strong opposition. Her proven gate speed and ability to dictate from the rail from trap 1 suits the Newcastle track profile. Form comment notes show “Rls, Crd1, ChlRnIn” on her latest run, confirming early pace and lead acquisition despite bumping. She has proven stamina to hold on through the straight.
NAP: Howtimeflys, Trap 1.
18:01 – Grade A6, 480m
| Trap | Dog | Age | Trainer | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coppice Survivor | 2y D | J Fenwick | 512 |
| 2 | Solway Splash | 2y B | D Blackbird | 441 |
| 4 | Coppice Sioux | 2y B | J Fenwick | 445 |
| 5 | Swift Omerta | 2y B | J T Edgar | No form |
| 6 | Soaring Artemis | 1y D | J T Edgar | No form |
Solway Splash presents the strongest case at this lower grade. The 2-year-old bitch trained by D Blackbird won decisively at A7 level on 26 May by 5 lengths, leading from trap 3. Whilst recent runs show fourth-place finishes at A6, she has demonstrated grade-winning form and tactical nous. Her win at A7 came from a middle draw (trap 3) where she led from the 3rd/4th marker and held on convincingly. This suggests she can handle racing from trap 2 in the A6 field. Her track record at Newcastle is solid, and the drop to A6 should suit her. On the evidence of that A7 win and her prior HP form, she looks class above this field.
NAP: Solway Splash, Trap 2.
Meeting Overview
The Saturday card at Newcastle spans grades A2 down to A6, with all feature races set at the standard 480m distance. Trap 3 holds a commanding 29% strike rate at this trip over recent data, but dogs with proven early-pace ability and gate speed from inside draws (traps 1-2) consistently win when class is present. The card offers strong opportunities for bets at starting price, particularly in forecast markets where leading form runners hold tactical advantage.
Punters’ Note
Check starting prices 20 minutes before race time on Betfair, Bet365, SkyBet or William Hill – all offer competitive greyhound pricing. Forecast and reverse forecast markets offer strong value on this card, particularly backing early-pace runners to fill the first two. Dogs with rail access and proven gate speed look especially valuable at Newcastle given the fast surface and the track’s bias towards quick-away runners.
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