Newcastle Greyhound Racing Tips: Tuesday 5 May 2026
Newcastle hosts 12 races on Tuesday 5 May, with the first race off at 11:09 and the card concluding at 14:14. This fast northern sand track is known for rewarding quick early-pace runners, and trap draw will prove decisive across the afternoon's competitive A3 and A4 grades.
Race 1: 11:27 - Grade A4, 480m
Runners:
- Trap 1: Stormy Lisamarie (A Harrison)
- Trap 2: Bramble Revel (C L Hardy)
- Trap 3: Sixsevensixseven (J T Edgar)
- Trap 4: Alnwick Ava (A Harrison)
- Trap 5: A Bit Of Ebony (S Ray)
- Trap 6: Lastminutedotcom (P Rutherford)
Stormy Lisamarie shows solid recent form at this grade, with a win on 4 April and consistent placings since. She has recorded two 3rd-place finishes in her last two starts and earned that victory from Trap 1 via a near-line lead and card at bend 3. However, Trap 1 at Newcastle carries only 19% win strike over the past seven days at 480m. Sixsevensixseven, in Trap 3, offers better value. The two-year-old dog has run four consecutive races at A3 grade, finishing 2nd on 14 April by a shadow, and was only beaten by a nose on 1 April. Trap 3 is statistically Newcastle's strongest trap at 480m (29% win rate). Sixsevensixseven showed clear running credentials on 29 April when third, and that middle draw suits his style. NAP: Sixsevensixseven, Trap 3.
Race 2: 12:34 - Grade A3, 480m
Runners:
- Trap 1: Bramble Paulina (C L Hardy)
- Trap 2: Ashwood Chanel (D Blackbird)
- Trap 3: Blackhouseharper (S Ray)
- Trap 4: Jacktavern Keano (D Blackbird)
- Trap 5: Butterbridge Top (J Fenwick)
Bramble Paulina has won twice in her last three races at Newcastle across both A3 grade and shorter trips. She is a two-year-old showing maturity and consistency, recording back-to-back 2nd-place finishes on 28 April and 21 April at A3 over 480m. Both runs were hard-fought, losing by 2 3/4 lengths, and she showed a clear running pattern and handy racing style. However, her recent form at 290m sprint distances (finishing 5th and 3rd) suggests she may be more at home over distance. Blackhouseharper, in Trap 3, deserves consideration. The three-year-old bitch has won twice in five recent starts, including victories on 15 April (led at bend 4) and 31 March (led near the line). She ran 4th on 29 April and 3rd on 21 April, both at A4 grade, and Trap 3 carries the statistical edge at Newcastle (29%). Her win on 15 April at A5 grade over 480m, leading from the fourth bend, shows she can deliver at this trip when conditions suit. NAP: Blackhouseharper, Trap 3.
Race 3: 13:26 - Grade A4, 480m
Runners:
- Trap 1: Bramble Cat (C L Hardy)
- Trap 2: All On Ice (J Fenwick)
- Trap 3: Ballyhimikin Ivy (D Blackbird)
- Trap 4: Alnwick Castle (A Harrison)
- Trap 5: Withme Withoutme (C L Hardy)
- Trap 6: Hurry Up Ivy (S Ray)
All On Ice is the standout selection. This four-year-old bitch has won two of her last five races, recording victories on 28 April and 17 April at A5 grade, both over 480m. She finished 2nd on 4 April and 3rd on two other recent outings. On 28 April, she led near the line from Trap 2 after running in the middle, and on 17 April from Trap 3 she showed handy racing and led late. Trap 2 carries respectable form (23% strike rate over seven days), and her racing pattern from recent runs suggests she handles the inside draw. All On Ice has proven class at A5 grade and should make a strong case at A4. NAP: All On Ice, Trap 2.
Race 4: 13:42 - Grade A4, 480m
Runners:
- Trap 2: Steady Teddy (J Fenwick)
- Trap 3: Croia Agus Gwen (C L Hardy)
- Trap 4: Slipalong Block (J Fenwick)
- Trap 5: A Bit Of Paige (S Ray)
- Trap 6: Clerical Error (D Blackbird)
Slipalong Block commands attention in this field. The three-year-old dog has won twice in his last six races, recording victories on 31 March and 4 March at A4 grade over 480m. Both victories came from Trap 4, where he either slow-away and crowded at bend 2, or led near the line. His recent form shows 4th placings on 28 April, 16 April, and 8 April at A3 grade, indicating he has been mixing at stronger level. From Trap 4, Newcastle's data shows an 8% strike rate, which is weak, but Slipalong Block's win pattern and ability to close late suggest he can overcome that disadvantage. His recent A3 exposure and previous A4 wins make him the strongest finisher in a modest field. NAP: Slipalong Block, Trap 4.
Meeting Overview
Newcastle's 12-race card today comprises exclusively A3 and A4 grades at 480m distance. This is a working afternoon with no sprint or staying races, allowing the fast track surface to favour early pace and trap draw throughout. The sand surface at Newcastle rewards explosive early-pace runners, and all four featured races slot comfortably into the classic middle-distance template.
Punters' Note
Odds will tighten significantly in the 30 minutes before race time; check Starting Price on Betfair or Bet365 for best value. Forecast and reverse forecast markets are popular in greyhound racing and offer attractive returns with these competitive A-grade fields. William Hill and SkyBet also offer competitive greyhound pricing. Newcastle's trap bias favours Trap 3 heavily at 480m (29% strike rate), so weigh that carefully when comparing odds across the market.