Newcastle Greyhound Tips | 28 April 2026

Newcastle Greyhound Racing Tips: Tuesday, 28 April 2026

Newcastle hosts 12 races across the sand surface on Tuesday, 28 April, with the first race at 11:09 and the final at 14:14. This is a quick northern track known for explosive early-pace runners, where trap draw positioning carries significant weight. The 305m bends sharply after the traps, giving traps 3-5 a notable advantage on sprint distances, whilst traps 1-2 risk squeeze into the bend.

11:09 – Grade A4, 480m

Runners:

• Trap 1: Stormy Lisamarie (A Harrison)
• Trap 2: Bramble Revel (C L Hardy)
• Trap 3: Blackhouse Tom (S Ray)
• Trap 4: Whitehills Vito (R J Buckton) – limited data available
• Trap 5: Jacktavern Keano (D Blackbird) – limited data available

Blackhouse Tom has delivered the strongest recent form at this level, winning at A4 on 10 April from Trap 4 and running consistently competitive. His three-race window shows a win (by shadow), a second, and a third, with clean breakaway and running-on comments dominating his profile. Trap 3 is a balanced draw for 480m, avoiding the congestion risk of traps 1-2 into the first bend. NAP: Blackhouse Tom, Trap 3.

11:27 – Grade A5, 480m

Runners:

• Trap 1: More Snooze Time (C L Hardy)
• Trap 2: All On Ice (J Fenwick)
• Trap 3: Droopys Renee (A Harrison)
• Trap 4: Blackhouse Via (S Ray) – limited data available
• Trap 5: Swift Leon (J T Edgar) – limited data available

Droopys Renee stands out with a winning form string on this card, taking the A6 race at 480m just three days ago (22 April, odds 1.73) with an all-leading performance. The youngster is unexposed but shows early-pace credentials, backed by a second and third in the most recent outings. The rails draw in Trap 1 carries risk on this track’s sharp bend, but Renee’s ability to lead early should navigate that risk effectively. NAP: Droopys Renee, Trap 3.

13:26 – Grade A3, 480m

Runners:

• Trap 1: Patterdale Messi (D Blackbird)
• Trap 2: Bramble Paulina (C L Hardy)
• Trap 3: Fabulous Kira (J T Edgar)
• Trap 4: Slipalong Block (J Fenwick) – limited data available
• Trap 6: Lastminutedotcom (P Rutherford) – limited data available

Patterdale Messi carries the most compelling credentials for this A3 feature. The dog has posted back-to-back wins at A4 and A5 level in the past month (21 April and 6 April), with strong lead comments and nose victories that suggest real class. Recent form reads 12341 (last five races), showing consistency and upward trajectory into this grade. From Trap 1, Messi faces the tighter bend challenge, but the quick early pace this dog shows should see him settled by the bend and travelling well for the stretch. NAP: Patterdale Messi, Trap 1.

13:59 – Grade A4, 480m

Runners:

• Trap 1: Bramble Trippier (C L Hardy)
• Trap 3: Alnwick Ava (A Harrison)
• Trap 4: Fabulous Request (J T Edgar)
• Trap 5: A Bit Of Paige (S Ray) – limited data available
• Trap 6: Clerical Error (D Blackbird) – limited data available

Fabulous Request has delivered two A5 wins in consecutive outings (11 and 6 April), both from Trap 4 with quick-away and all-leading comments. The dog has now stepped into A4 company twice, with a recent second at short odds (11.00 on 16 April, beaten by a shadow) and a 6th on 23 April that looked to stem from middle-race crowding rather than lack of ability. From Trap 4, the draw is balanced for 480m at Newcastle. Form momentum and winning pedigree at shorter grades make this a strong play. NAP: Fabulous Request, Trap 4.

Meeting Overview

The card spans A3 to A5 grades across a standard 480m trip, with all races showing competitive fields. This is an A-standard afternoon meeting with consistent racing throughout. No staying or sprint races are scheduled, so trap draw and early pace will dominate decision-making across all 12 races.

Punters’ Notes

Starting prices tighten significantly within 20 minutes of race time, so check SkyBet, Bet365, Betfair, or William Hill for early value. Forecast and reverse forecast markets are popular in UK greyhound racing and offer good value on these mid-field A-grade races. Bookmark the leading bookmakers for live betting odds and in-running updates.