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Sunderland Bags Race 9 - The Arena Racing Standard 261
LITTLE PRETENDER (4) was in the placings last time but shapes well for this on his outstanding win three back, getting around Star Pelaw over 245m in 14.37. Has the ability and looks hard to top. ROMANTIC TESSIE (2) got around the 261m at this track to take a D1 in a solid 15.84 for a 3.5 lengths win. Harder here but will be in this for a long way. HAVANA SPECIAL (5) is a capable type and proved too strong last time to win by a nose at this track in a handy 16.00 beating Swift Oriel. The form out of his last race has been franked. Can make it two on the bounce. LINKS MILLBILL (1) won as expected last time – sure to feature again.
Race Time:7:54 PM
Friday, May 8, 2026Track:Good
Weather:N/A
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:261m
1
Links Millbill (1)431132231
Trainer: T C Heilbron (Newcastle)12 mths 9: 3-2-3
2 yo Black Bitch
Sire: LINKS MAVERICK (GB)
Dam: ANASTASIA (IRE)
Stats
Career9: 3-2-3
Win %33.33%
Place %88.89%
Prize Money$1,756.00
Comments
Good effort after tracking the speed to score in a OR by 0.8 len at Star Pelaw over 245m (14.91). Has ability and worth including.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | OR | $1,134.00 | Star Pelaw | 245m | 0:14.91 | 0:14.91 | 0:14.20 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.88 |
| 3/6 | 25/04/2026 | 13 | OR | $1,154.00 | Star Pelaw | 245m | 0:15.04 | 0:14.64 | 0:14.56 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.0L | $2.75 |
| 2/6 | 12/04/2026 | 6 | OR | $1,154.00 | Star Pelaw | 245m | 0:14.96 | 0:14.74 | 0:14.37 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $2.75 |
| 2/5 | 06/04/2026 | 8 | OR | $1,038.00 | Star Pelaw | 245m | 0:14.82 | 0:14.64 | 0:14.54 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/5 | 29/03/2026 | 10 | OR | $1,023.00 | Star Pelaw | 245m | 0:15.37 | 0:15.20 | 0:14.57 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/5 | 19/03/2026 | 15 | A7 | $663.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:30.35 | 0:30.35 | 0:28.67 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.90 |
| 3/3 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | N/A | 0:29.47 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/2 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | N/A | 0:29.65 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 11.75L | $0.00 |
2
Romantic Tessie (2)35516x1411
Trainer: S Linley (Sunderland)12 mths 38: 12-3-4
3 yo Black Bitch
Sire: SKYWALKER CANNY (IRE)
Dam: SKYWALKER LUNA (IRE)
Stats
Career38: 12-3-4
Win %31.58%
Place %50.00%
Prize Money$8,117.00
Comments
Missed the frame three back but has since scored back to back wins, the latest a D1 at this track (15.84). Looks well placed to make it three straight.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 28/04/2026 | 9 | D1 | $721.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 0:15.84 | 0:15.84 | 0:15.84 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.40 |
| 1/6 | 19/04/2026 | 54 | D1 | $827.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 0:15.80 | 0:15.80 | 0:15.80 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/1 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 0:16.00 | 0:16.00 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 24/02/2026 | 8 | D1 | $841.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 0:16.22 | 0:15.90 | 0:15.90 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 16/02/2026 | 98 | D1 | $841.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 0:16.04 | 0:16.04 | 0:16.03 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/1 | 01/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 0:15.81 | 0:15.81 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 10/11/2025 | 7 | A1 | $1,066.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:28.26 | 0:27.29 | 0:27.29 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 03/11/2025 | 10 | A2 | $936.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.66 | 0:27.66 | 0:27.60 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
3
Donishall Riley (3)41212411
Trainer: Peter Miller (Sunderland)12 mths 8: 4-2-0
1 yo Black Dog
Sire: PESTANA (IRE)
Dam: STORYS RING (IRE)
Stats
Career8: 4-2-0
Win %50.00%
Place %75.00%
Prize Money$1,310.00
Comments
In sparkling form at the moment, having scored two on the run. Scored again in fast time latest with a 16.00 success over 270m at Towcester. Tougher assignment here and will need some luck.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/1 | 01/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 0:16.00 | 0:16.00 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 3/3 | 26/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunderland | 261m | N/A | 0:16.36 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 8.35L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | D3 | $712.00 | Towcester | 270m | 0:16.00 | 0:16.00 | 0:15.77 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.30 |
| 1/6 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | D3 | $712.00 | Towcester | 270m | 0:16.30 | 0:16.30 | 0:15.80 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
| 4/5 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | D2 | $625.00 | Towcester | 270m | 0:16.42 | 0:15.94 | 0:15.94 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.1L | $4.50 |
| 2/5 | 13/03/2026 | 9 | D2 | $180.00 | Towcester | 270m | 0:16.27 | 0:16.25 | 0:16.05 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.30 |
| 1/6 | 04/03/2026 | 14 | D3 | $701.00 | Towcester | 270m | 0:16.20 | 0:16.20 | 0:16.15 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $1.80 |
| 2/5 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | D2 | $646.00 | Towcester | 270m | 0:16.49 | 0:16.12 | 0:16.05 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $3.80 |
4
Little Pretender (4)3514145143
Trainer: T C Heilbron (Newcastle)12 mths 15: 4-1-4
1 yo Black Dog
Sire: GRANGEVIEW TEN (IRE)
Dam: NEWINN ROXY (IRE)
Stats
Career15: 4-1-4
Win %26.67%
Place %60.00%
Prize Money$3,486.00
Comments
Finished fourth two starts ago then regained form last time out when he found a couple better over 245m in a OR at Star Pelaw. Put the writing on the wall last start so follow him up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | OR | $1,021.00 | Star Pelaw | 245m | 0:14.77 | 0:14.20 | 0:14.20 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.0L | $2.20 |
| 4/5 | 25/04/2026 | 13 | OR | $1,038.00 | Star Pelaw | 245m | 0:14.77 | 0:14.56 | 0:14.56 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/6 | 12/04/2026 | 21 | OR | $1,154.00 | Star Pelaw | 245m | 0:14.37 | 0:14.37 | 0:14.37 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/5 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | OR | $1,023.00 | Star Pelaw | 245m | 0:15.27 | 0:14.56 | 0:14.56 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.6L | $11.00 |
| 4/5 | 15/03/2026 | 8 | OR | $1,023.00 | Star Pelaw | 245m | 0:14.84 | 0:14.31 | 0:14.31 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/4 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | OR | $1,038.00 | Star Pelaw | 435m | 0:25.95 | 0:25.95 | 0:25.93 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/1 | 10/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 290m | 0:17.36 | 0:17.36 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 02/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Star Pelaw | 435m | 0:26.82 | 0:26.82 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
5
Havana Special (5)2123511241
Trainer: G A Stark (Sunderland)12 mths 50: 14-8-5
2 yo BL/WH Dog
Sire: COOLAVANNY HOFFA (IRE)
Dam: HAVANA DOTTIE (GB)
Stats
Career50: 14-8-5
Win %28.00%
Place %54.00%
Prize Money$8,616.00
Comments
Good effort to score last start by a nose over 261m at this track in 16.00, beating Swift Oriel. Can make it two on the bounce.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 29/04/2026 | 5 | D1 | $721.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 0:16.00 | 0:16.00 | 0:15.75 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 4/6 | 24/04/2026 | 5 | OR | $1,635.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 0:15.94 | 0:15.69 | 0:15.69 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.1L | $17.00 |
| 2/6 | 19/04/2026 | 11 | D1 | $827.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 0:15.93 | 0:15.80 | 0:15.80 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.90 |
| 1/5 | 08/04/2026 | 10 | D1 | $721.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 0:15.87 | 0:15.87 | 0:15.87 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 29/03/2026 | 9 | D1 | $814.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 0:15.92 | 0:15.92 | 0:15.92 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 5/5 | 20/03/2026 | 5 | D1 | $710.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 0:16.50 | 0:16.12 | 0:15.90 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.9L | $5.00 |
| 1/1 | 29/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 0:16.39 | 0:16.39 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 24/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 0:16.42 | 0:16.42 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
6
Play On Words (6)5x35326214
Trainer: Peter Miller (Sunderland)12 mths 9: 1-2-2
2 yo BDL Dog
Sire: BALLYHIMIKIN JET (IRE)
Dam: CANTCALLHERTHAT (IRE)
Stats
Career9: 1-2-2
Win %11.11%
Place %55.56%
Prize Money$939.00
Comments
Winner two starts back at Towcester over 270m in 15.91. Last start missed the frame when 4th over 270m at Towcester in D1. Can't recommend him in this.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/1 | 01/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 0:15.87 | 0:15.87 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/3 | 26/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 0:16.36 | 0:16.36 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 4/4 | 08/04/2026 | 6 | D1 | $817.00 | Towcester | 270m | 0:16.35 | 0:16.08 | 0:15.86 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/5 | 02/04/2026 | 6 | D2 | $635.00 | Towcester | 270m | 0:15.91 | 0:15.91 | 0:15.87 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $2.30 |
| 2/5 | 27/03/2026 | 16 | D2 | $625.00 | Towcester | 270m | 0:15.97 | 0:15.94 | 0:15.94 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.30 |
| 6/6 | 11/03/2026 | 21 | D2 | $731.00 | Towcester | 270m | 0:16.42 | 0:16.18 | 0:15.88 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.9L | $5.50 |
| 2/5 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | D2 | $646.00 | Towcester | 270m | 0:16.56 | 0:16.41 | 0:16.05 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $2.40 |
| 3/5 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | D2 | $646.00 | Towcester | 270m | 0:16.10 | 0:15.76 | 0:15.76 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |