Newcastle Greyhound Tips | 28 May 2026

Newcastle Greyhound Tips – Thursday 28 May 2026

Newcastle hosts 12 races on Thursday evening, with the first race at 18:37 and the card concluding at 21:46. This fast northern track, built on sand, favours quick early-pace runners and offers competitive A1 and A2 graded contests across the card.

20:19 – Grade A2 480m

Hardwick Athena in Trap 1 heads the betting here with a solid recent record. She won at this track and grade on 30 April over 480m from Trap 1, and has placed in 4 of her last 5 runs. The form shows she handles Newcastle’s sand surface well, though she did suffer a slow away in her most recent outing (23 May, Trap 5, finished 5th). Back in Trap 1 tonight, she should get a cleaner break. Trap 1 sits at 19 per cent win rate over 480m at Newcastle in the last 60 days, so the draw is not a major advantage, but her consistency at this grade and track makes her a solid play.

NAP: Hardwick Athena, Trap 1.

20:36 – Grade A1 480m

Slingshot Louie, Trap 2, is the standout pick in this A1 clash. The dog has won 2 of his last 4 races and was victorious most recently on 21 May from Trap 1 at Newcastle over 480m, drawing clear from the field by 6.75 lengths. Form reads “121” across his three most recent Newcastle runs, and his ability to lead from early and clear distances is a marked strength. He took an A2 win on 23 April and has progressed well through the grades. From Trap 2 tonight (23 per cent strike rate at Newcastle over 480m), he may not have the middle-ground advantage but his tactical speed and proven form at Newcastle’s A1 level make him the clear NAP. Look for value in forecast and reverse forecast markets where early speed is favoured.

NAP: Slingshot Louie, Trap 2.

21:11 – Grade A1 480m

Wipe The Slate, Trap 3, emerges as the standout selection at the penultimate race. This young bitch (age 1y) has shown exceptional form at Newcastle, winning 2 of her last 5 races including victories on 29 April and 17 April, both from Trap 3. Her recent form reads “12121” – a run of only 2nd place finishes and wins across her last five outings. Most crucially, on 21 May and 15 May she has finished 2nd twice at A1 level, showing she can mix with top-class fields. Trap 3 is the statistically strongest draw at Newcastle over 480m at 29 per cent win rate in the last 60 days. Her combination of youth, form momentum, tactical positioning and trap advantage makes her the standout NAP of the card.

NAP: Wipe The Slate, Trap 3.

21:46 – Grade A1 480m

Cahermone Best, Trap 1, closes out the card with a strong recent record. He has won 3 of his last 5 races and was victorious most recently on 8 May at Newcastle over 480m from Trap 5, despite being bumped at the start. His form string shows “1,1,1” across his last three victories and he has progressed well at this track and grade. The dog won from Trap 1 as recently as 30 April, leading and winning by 1.5 lengths. Tonight from Trap 1 (19 per cent strike rate), he may not have a statistical advantage, but his A1 form credentials and consistency at Newcastle over this distance are strong. He did finish 5th on 23 May from Trap 6, but that outing came at higher class (HP grade), and returns to proven A1 form tonight.

NAP: Wipe The Slate, Trap 3.

The Newcastle card on Thursday is stacked with A1 and A2 graded racing, with all four feature races contested at the 480m trip. Check starting prices from 17:30 onwards; Betfair, Bet365 and SkyBet offer the best greyhound odds for UK punters. Forecast and reverse forecast markets are popular in A1 racing where form is tight and early pace critical. Trap 3 offers the strongest historical advantage at Newcastle’s 480m distance, so pay close attention to runners drawn in the middle.