Newcastle Bags Race 4

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Prize Money: $862

A BIT OF SAVANA (5) was a course and distance placegetter (29.68) last time also from the same draw, finishing a 3 length third in a HCP. Worth following up. JACKTAVERN JAX (3) missed the frame last time when fourth (29.72) at this track in an A7 but not beaten far the start prior. Can improve sharply here. INTEREST FREE (6) is mixing his form in handicaps. Nice win two runs back at this track then breaking from 3m finished fourth, beaten 2.75 lengths, at this track over 480m (29.47). Takes on another handicap here and will start off scratch. Worth including based on the win two back. COPPICE MELBELLE (4) has struggling of late. Finished fifth two starts back at this track then and jumping from a 9m advantage in a handicap and was again out of the placings at this track over 480m (29.47). Will jump off 4m.

Distance: 480m
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather
Class: HCP

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Whitehills Dawn (1) 556621565
Trainer: R J Buckton (Newcastle)
Prize Money: $1,225
Win / Place: 11% / 22%

1 yo WH/Black B

Sire: CONFIDENT RANKIN (IRE)

Dam: FANCY A DANCE (GB)

Rating

Stats

Career

9: 1-1-0

Track

9: 1-1-0

Trk/Dst

9: 1-1-0

Distance

9: 1-1-0

Season

9: 1-1-0

Metro

9: 1-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	1	0	0	0

Box History	1	2
STARTS	8	1
1st	1	0
2nd	1	0
3rd	0	0

Comments

Could only manage fifth last time out over 480m at this track, a continuation of some ordinary form. Not doing enough to be considered.

Expected Early Speed:Front Runner

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
5th of 6	3/3/26	Newcastle Uk	480m	1	0:30.21	57.2 km/h	10.2L	$7.00	0:29.38	0:29.02	HCP	$862	$114	6	1. Alnwick Aurora 2. Lightfoot Richie 3. Burrow Starlet
6th of 6	25/2/26	Newcastle Uk	480m	1	0:29.78	58.0 km/h	4.7L	$3.50	0:29.39	0:28.84	HCP	$890	$117	7	1. Interest Free 2. Clear Eyes 3. Swift King
5th of 6	18/2/26	Newcastle Uk	480m	1	0:30.48	56.7 km/h	10.9L	$4.00	0:29.59	0:28.83	HCP	$890	$117	5	1. Fabulous Myoki 2. Howtimeflys 3. Chamonix
1st of 6	13/2/26	Newcastle Uk	480m	1	0:29.28	59.0 km/h	2.3L	$3.00	0:29.28	0:28.79	HCP	$890	$303	7	1. Whitehills Dawn 2. Interest Free 3. Alnwick Lottie
2nd of 6	6/2/26	Newcastle Uk	480m	1	0:29.97	57.7 km/h	2.3L	$5.50	0:29.78	0:28.97	HCP	$890	$117	7	1. Ridgedale Choice 2. Whitehills Dawn 3. Crooks Willow
6th of 6	30/1/26	Newcastle Uk	480m	1	0:30.12	57.4 km/h	8.0L	$8.50	0:29.48	0:29.01	HCP	$890	$117	10	1. Fabulous Leona 2. Blackhouse Emily 3. Slippy Poppy

Alnwick Albie (2) 4411123442
Trainer: A Harrison (Newcastle)
Prize Money: $2,327
Win / Place: 18% / 37%

1 yo Black D

Sire: PESTANA (IRE)

Dam: COOLAVANNY BANI (GB)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

16: 3-2-1

Track

16: 3-2-1

Trk/Dst

16: 3-2-1

Distance

16: 3-2-1

Season

9: 3-2-1

Metro

16: 3-2-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	3	0	0	0

Box History	1	3
STARTS	15	1
1st	3	0
2nd	2	0
3rd	1	0

Comments

Improved last time out in a handicap when off the 15m mark, finishing second at this track over 480m (29.63). Has a 11m start on the scratch draw. Faces a stiffer test this time.

Expected Early Speed:Front Runner

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
2nd of 6	6/3/26	Newcastle Uk	480m	1	0:29.63	58.3 km/h	2.5L	$4.00	0:29.42	0:29.05	HCP	$862	$114	6	1. Bramble Emerald 2. Alnwick Albie 3. A Bit Of Savana
4th of 6	28/2/26	Newcastle Uk	480m	1	0:30.88	56.0 km/h	4.8L	$26	0:29.46	0:28.89		$0	-	4	1. Bramble Emerald 2. Working Boots 3. Dromana Kranky
4th of 6	24/2/26	Newcastle Uk	480m	1	0:30.33	57.0 km/h	4.6L	$4.30	0:29.96	0:29.34	HCP	$890	$117	7	1. Hugh Boy 2. Alnwick Lottie 3. Speckle Park
3rd of 6	17/2/26	Newcastle Uk	480m	1	0:30.09	57.4 km/h	3.0L	$3.30	0:29.85	0:29.11	HCP	$890	$117	10	1. Lightfoot Richie 2. Blackhouseharley 3. Alnwick Albie
2nd of 6	7/2/26	Newcastle Uk	480m	1	0:29.47	58.6 km/h	0.1L	$5.50	0:29.46	0:29.16	HCP	$890	$117	7	1. A Bit Ofa Bump 2. Alnwick Albie 3. Fabulous Leona
1st of 6	31/1/26	Newcastle Uk	480m	1	0:29.62	58.3 km/h	0.2L	$3.00	0:29.62	0:28.62	HCP	$890	$303	7	1. Alnwick Albie 2. Tinnock Stellar 3. Megans Angel

Jacktavern Jax (3) 3141424
Trainer: D Blackbird (Sunderland)
Prize Money: $1,163
Win / Place: 28% / 57%

1 yo Black D

Sire: JACKTAVERN GEM (GB)

Dam: SKYWALKER CILLA (IRE)

Rating

Stats

Career

7: 2-1-1

Track

7: 2-1-1

Trk/Dst

7: 2-1-1

Distance

7: 2-1-1

Season

7: 2-1-1

Metro

7: 2-1-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	2	0	0	0

Box History	1	2
STARTS	2	5
1st	2	0
2nd	0	1
3rd	0	1

Comments

In the money two back then disappointed when he finished 4th on March 6 over 480m at this track behind Lexis Bullet beaten 1.5 lengths (30.08) in an A7. More than capable and has to be included.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
4th of 5	6/3/26	Newcastle Uk	480m	2	0:30.08	57.4 km/h	1.6L	$3.50	0:29.95	0:29.05		$663	$104	7	1. Lexis Bullet 2. More Snooze Time 3. Medusa
2nd of 5	27/2/26	Newcastle Uk	480m	2	0:29.72	58.1 km/h	1.0L	$3.50	0:29.64	0:29.08		$663	$104	17	1. Daunting Task 2. Jacktavern Jax 3. Alnwick Maeby
4th of 6	10/2/26	Newcastle Uk	480m	2	0:30.21	57.2 km/h	4.3L	$3.80	0:29.86	0:29.06		$793	$108	7	1. Canny Orla 2. Highclere Cougar 3. Alnwick Brooke
1st of 6	3/2/26	Newcastle Uk	480m	1	0:29.79	58.0 km/h	5.5L	$2.80	0:29.79	0:29.54	HCP	$890	$303	7	1. Jacktavern Jax 2. Alnwick Aurora 3. Blackhouseharley
4th of 6	27/1/26	Newcastle Uk	480m	2	0:30.08	57.4 km/h	2.3L	$2.00	0:29.89	0:29.29	HCP	$915	$121	7	1. Bramble Emerald 2. Man In Black 3. Uncanny
1st of 6	20/1/26	Newcastle Uk	480m	1	0:29.42	58.7 km/h	2.5L	$2.10	0:29.42	0:29.13	HCP	$915	$312	6	1. Jacktavern Jax 2. Blackhouse Sadie 3. A Bit Of Hunter

Coppice Melbelle (4) 6243144354
Trainer: J J Fenwick (Newcastle)
Prize Money: $3,778
Win / Place: 19% / 46%

2 yo Black B

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: COPPICE BELLE (IRE)

Rating

Stats

Career

26: 5-3-4

Track

26: 5-3-4

Trk/Dst

26: 5-3-4

Distance

26: 5-3-4

Season

9: 1-1-2

Metro

26: 5-3-4

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	5	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3
STARTS	11	11	4
1st	1	2	2
2nd	1	2	0
3rd	3	1	0

Comments

Has struggling of late. Finished fifth two starts back at this track then breaking from the 9m mark in a handicap and was again out of the placings at this track over 480m (29.47). Will jump off 4m. Cannot be underestimated.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
4th of 6	5/3/26	Newcastle Uk	480m	3	0:29.47	58.6 km/h	3.5L	$21	0:29.19	0:28.53	HCP	$862	$114	6	1. Tetra Cruising 2. Wraysbury Angel 3. Dakotas Renae
5th of 6	27/2/26	Newcastle Uk	480m	2	0:30.04	57.5 km/h	7.1L	$4.50	0:29.45	0:29.08		$767	$104	7	1. Girl Of Exile 2. Lexis Bullet 3. Droopys Hanora
3rd of 5	20/2/26	Newcastle Uk	480m	1	0:29.63	58.3 km/h	1.6L	$6.00	0:29.49	0:28.75		$685	$108	7	1. Solway Ocean 2. Droopys Hanora 3. Coppice Melbelle
4th of 6	13/2/26	Newcastle Uk	480m	2	0:29.79	58.0 km/h	4.8L	$10	0:29.41	0:28.79		$851	$117	10	1. Stormy Lisamarie 2. Smurfs Baby 3. Blackhouse Sadie
4th of 6	3/2/26	Newcastle Uk	480m	2	0:30.36	56.9 km/h	6.1L	$4.50	0:29.86	0:29.54		$851	$117	6	1. Blink Of An Eye 2. Lexis Bullet 3. Malt Sally
1st of 5	28/1/26	Newcastle Uk	480m	2	0:29.53	58.5 km/h	0.1L	$3.80	0:29.53	0:29.02		$685	$254	5	1. Coppice Melbelle 2. Coppice Geronimo 3. Crooks Fearghal

A Bit Of Savana (5) 5136443213
Trainer: S Ray (Newcastle)
Prize Money: $7,423
Win / Place: 17% / 57%

2 yo BDL B

Sire: PESTANA (IRE)

Dam: A BIT OF GRACE (GB)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

52: 9-10-11

Track

52: 9-10-11

Trk/Dst

52: 9-10-11

Distance

52: 9-10-11

Season

9: 2-1-3

Metro

52: 9-10-11

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	9	0	0	0

Box History	2	4	5
STARTS	1	27	24
1st	0	7	2
2nd	0	5	5
3rd	1	5	5

Comments

Racing consistently, including a win two back at this track, before a 3 length third (29.68) over 480m at this track last time. Rates highly on best form. Expected to feature.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
3rd of 6	6/3/26	Newcastle Uk	480m	5	0:29.68	58.2 km/h	3.3L	$5.00	0:29.42	0:29.05	HCP	$862	$114	7	1. Bramble Emerald 2. Alnwick Albie 3. A Bit Of Savana
1st of 5	27/2/26	Newcastle Uk	480m	4	0:29.21	59.2 km/h	1.3L	$7.00	0:29.21	0:29.08		$720	$265	6	1. A Bit Of Savana 2. Private Express 3. All On Ice
2nd of 5	21/2/26	Newcastle Uk	480m	4	0:29.40	58.8 km/h	1.0L	$4.00	0:29.31	0:28.70		$744	$117	10	1. Stormy Lisamarie 2. A Bit Of Savana 3. Blackhouse Love
3rd of 5	11/2/26	Newcastle Uk	480m	4	0:29.89	57.8 km/h	3.8L	$3.30	0:29.58	0:28.96		$744	$117	8	1. Alnwick Machine 2. Emers Biddy 3. A Bit Of Savana
4th of 5	3/2/26	Newcastle Uk	480m	4	0:30.27	57.1 km/h	4.7L	$6.00	0:29.89	0:29.54		$744	$117	7	1. Sixsevensixseven 2. Blackhouse Jean 3. Fine By Me
4th of 5	27/1/26	Newcastle Uk	480m	4	0:29.76	58.1 km/h	1.8L	$3.80	0:29.61	0:29.29		$765	$121	7	1. Mollys Aoibhe 2. Kilbannon Oisin 3. Alnwick Martyn

Interest Free (6) 1233362214
Trainer: S Caile (Newcastle)
Prize Money: $10,019
Win / Place: 20% / 62%

2 yo Black D

Sire: BALLYMAC BEST (IRE)

Dam: COOLAVANNY TWIST (IRE)

Rating

Stats

Career

59: 12-12-13

Track

48: 7-12-10

Trk/Dst

48: 7-12-10

Distance

48: 7-12-10

Season

9: 1-3-3

Metro

59: 12-12-13

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	12	0	0	0

Box History	3	4	5	6
STARTS	10	33	14	2
1st	3	9	0	0
2nd	2	5	5	0
3rd	4	4	5	0

Comments

Winner two starts back at this track when scoring by 2.25 lengths in 29.39. Last start finished 4th in a HCP on March 4 over 480m at this track behind Romeo Elite beaten 2.75 lengths (29.47). Danger with the right run.

Expected Early Speed:Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
4th of 6	4/3/26	Newcastle Uk	480m	5	0:29.47	58.6 km/h	2.8L	$10	0:29.24	0:29.05	HCP	$862	$114	7	1. Romeo Elite 2. A Bit Of Jeff 3. Wraysbury Queen
1st of 6	25/2/26	Newcastle Uk	480m	4	0:29.39	58.8 km/h	2.3L	$3.50	0:29.39	0:28.84	HCP	$890	$303	5	1. Interest Free 2. Clear Eyes 3. Swift King
2nd of 6	20/2/26	Newcastle Uk	480m	4	0:29.34	58.9 km/h	0.1L	$2.50	0:29.33	0:28.75	HCP	$890	$117	7	1. Megans Angel 2. Interest Free 3. Clear Eyes
2nd of 6	13/2/26	Newcastle Uk	480m	5	0:29.46	58.7 km/h	2.3L	$9.00	0:29.28	0:28.79	HCP	$890	$117	7	1. Whitehills Dawn 2. Interest Free 3. Alnwick Lottie
6th of 6	6/2/26	Newcastle Uk	480m	6	0:30.60	56.5 km/h	10.0L	$5.00	0:29.78	0:28.97	HCP	$890	$117	9	1. Ridgedale Choice 2. Whitehills Dawn 3. Crooks Willow
3rd of 6	28/1/26	Newcastle Uk	480m	5	0:29.68	58.2 km/h	3.0L	$9.00	0:29.44	0:29.02	HCP	$890	$117	6	1. Wraysbury Orchid 2. Rat And Cutter 3. Interest Free

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