Sunderland Bags Race 8 - Durham & District Retired Greyhounds Stakes
ALLOWDALE POPPY (6) took the sit on the lead but levelled up to score (27.84) at this track in A3 over 450m. Consistent performer from this draw with a win and three minor placings to her credit. Looks to have an edge on most of these. LINTON RALPH (3) hit the frame with a narrow second two runs back then claimed an A3 by 3 lengths at this track over 450m (27.64) last time. Hard to knock winning form and expected to measure up despite the tougher grade. EMERS NIAMH (1) is long overdue for a win, finishing in the minors at her last three starts, the latest jumping from this same trap when second in an A2 at this track (27.97). Must include in calculations. HELICOPTER LOTTY (2) has claims fresh from a recent placing at this track and distance.
Stats
Comments
Racing well of late. In the money two starts back at this track then finished runner-up at her latest appearance in an A2 at this track over 450m (27.97). Sure to play a big role.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 23/01/2026 | 12 | A2 | $936.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.97 | 0:27.96 | 0:27.38 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
| 2/5 | 11/01/2026 | 6 | A1 | $936.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.86 | 0:27.71 | 0:27.54 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 05/01/2026 | 5 | A1 | $1,066.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.86 | 0:27.55 | 0:27.34 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 31/12/2025 | 7 | A2 | $939.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.86 | 0:27.86 | 0:27.35 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 24/12/2025 | 5 | A3 | $919.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.74 | 0:27.74 | 0:27.50 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
| 5/5 | 19/12/2025 | 5 | A2 | $818.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:28.52 | 0:27.78 | 0:27.47 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/2 | 10/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.79 | 0:27.79 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 05/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:28.12 | 0:28.12 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Unplaced two runs back then made impressive progress last time to be beaten just a head into third over 450m at this track. The recent effort suggests she is a genuine hope.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | A2 | $936.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.98 | 0:27.96 | 0:27.38 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 16/01/2026 | 5 | A2 | $936.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.92 | 0:27.78 | 0:27.02 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/01/2026 | 12 | A2 | $936.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.97 | 0:27.54 | 0:27.54 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.2L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 30/12/2025 | 7 | A2 | $939.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.79 | 0:27.69 | 0:27.58 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 23/12/2025 | 14 | A2 | $939.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.92 | 0:27.92 | 0:27.68 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.2L | $4.50 |
| 2/6 | 09/12/2025 | 6 | A2 | $939.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.67 | 0:27.36 | 0:27.36 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/1 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.85 | 0:27.85 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 3/3 | 24/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunderland | 261m | N/A | 0:15.95 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 7.25L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good performance after racing in the second half of the field and improving to score in an A3 by 3 len at this track over 450m (27.64). Can measure up again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 19/01/2026 | 7 | A3 | $915.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.64 | 0:27.64 | 0:27.64 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.3L | $2.90 |
| 2/6 | 12/01/2026 | 8 | A3 | $915.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.82 | 0:27.81 | 0:27.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |
| 3/6 | 04/01/2026 | 18 | A3 | $915.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:28.19 | 0:28.05 | 0:27.45 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.30 |
| 2/5 | 17/12/2025 | 7 | A3 | $798.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.80 | 0:27.77 | 0:27.77 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 5/6 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | A2 | $939.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:28.28 | 0:27.62 | 0:27.31 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.2L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 03/12/2025 | 16 | A2 | $939.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:28.11 | 0:28.10 | 0:27.51 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 1/2 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.85 | 0:27.85 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 4.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/3 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunderland | 261m | N/A | 0:15.98 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Could only manage fourth last time out over 450m at this track, adding to some plain results of late. Likely to struggle this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | A2 | $936.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:28.05 | 0:27.96 | 0:27.38 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 6/6 | 16/01/2026 | 38 | A2 | $936.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:28.29 | 0:27.78 | 0:27.02 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/1 | 11/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.73 | 0:27.73 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/12/2025 | 6 | A1 | $1,071.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:28.35 | 0:27.89 | 0:27.36 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $12.00 |
| 6/6 | 03/12/2025 | 14 | A1 | $1,071.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:28.83 | 0:27.80 | 0:27.51 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/11/2025 | 7 | A2 | $936.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.88 | 0:27.88 | 0:27.26 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $3.50 |
| 4/6 | 12/11/2025 | 9 | A1 | $1,066.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:28.19 | 0:27.69 | 0:27.55 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/1 | 13/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.83 | 0:27.83 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Winner on debut at Tralee when scoring by 12 lengths in 28.46. Last start finished 5th in an A2 on January 23 over 450m at this track behind Cape Sunset beaten 1.5 lengths (28.09). Not among the main chances this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 23/01/2026 | 223 | A2 | $936.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:28.09 | 0:27.96 | 0:27.38 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.30 |
| 1/6 | 14/06/2025 | - | ON2 | $176.00 | Tralee | 480m | 0:28.46 | 0:28.46 | 0:28.46 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/2 | 30/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilkenny | 274m | N/A | 0:16.87 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Solid performance after tracking the speed to score in an A3 by 4 len at this track over 450m (27.84). Can win again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 23/01/2026 | 5 | A3 | $915.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.84 | 0:27.84 | 0:27.38 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $2.60 |
| 5/6 | 18/01/2026 | 6 | A3 | $915.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:28.28 | 0:27.92 | 0:27.66 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.4L | $2.80 |
| 3/5 | 12/01/2026 | 241 | A3 | $915.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.82 | 0:27.65 | 0:27.58 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.0L | $2.40 |
| 5/6 | 16/05/2025 | 7 | A3 | $1,288.00 | Tralee | 503m | 0:30.21 | 0:29.83 | 0:29.83 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 09/05/2025 | 7 | A3 | $622.00 | Tralee | 503m | 0:30.41 | 0:30.24 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 02/05/2025 | 7 | A3 | $355.00 | Tralee | 503m | 0:29.96 | 0:29.75 | 0:29.73 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/2 | 04/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tralee | 297m | 0:17.73 | 0:17.73 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 36L | $0.00 |
| 1/2 | 11/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tralee | 480m | 0:29.22 | 0:29.22 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 36L | $0.00 |