Sunderland Bags Race 9 - Simpkin Family Affair Trophy
AN GAOITHE RUA (3) finished third two starts back before missing the placings at his latest appearance in an A5 at this track over 450m (28.55). Back a class and looks the hard to beat on best form. SKEARD BETTY (1) is a last start placegetter in A5 company, jumping from this trap and finishing a 7 length second over 450m at this track. Has a very honest record from this same draw, including a win and two minors. Should be in this for a long way. RIOS MAGS (4) missed the frame two runs back then won at her latest appearance by 1.75 lengths at this track over 450m (28.13). Goes up a notch but can measure up with a repeat of latest. IN BETWEEN DAYS (5) has been in the money at his last two runs, most recently when third (28.23) in an A6 over 450m at this track.
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently, including a win three back at this track, before placings at last two runs, the latest when second (28.58) over 450m at this track. Most reliable when jumping from this draw. Leading chance.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 11/08/2026 | 8 | A5 | $728.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:28.58 | 0:28.00 | 0:27.96 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 03/08/2026 | 5 | A5 | $728.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:28.44 | 0:27.69 | 0:27.49 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 29/07/2026 | 5 | A6 | $720.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.95 | 0:27.95 | 0:27.18 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.80 |
| 1/5 | 24/07/2026 | 5 | A7 | $672.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:28.28 | 0:28.28 | 0:27.03 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.80 |
| 6/6 | 19/07/2026 | 33 | A6 | $835.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:28.60 | 0:27.99 | 0:27.40 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.4L | $4.00 |
| 1/3 | 13/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:28.30 | 0:28.30 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 5.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 16/06/2026 | 6 | A5 | $824.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:28.20 | 0:27.99 | 0:27.27 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/3 | 24/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:28.41 | 0:28.41 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished 4th in an A5 on August 11 over 450m at this track behind Barnfield Chief beaten 4 lengths (28.55). More than capable and well placed to find his best form.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 11/08/2026 | 8 | A5 | $728.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:28.55 | 0:28.24 | 0:27.96 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/5 | 03/08/2026 | 7 | A5 | $728.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:28.10 | 0:27.90 | 0:27.49 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.4L | $4.50 |
| 6/6 | 27/07/2026 | 6 | A5 | $845.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:28.25 | 0:27.67 | 0:27.41 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.2L | $2.90 |
| 2/5 | 21/07/2026 | 6 | A5 | $729.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.87 | 0:27.63 | 0:27.24 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.0L | $3.30 |
| 2/5 | 15/07/2026 | 5 | A5 | $729.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.98 | 0:27.85 | 0:27.48 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
| 3/6 | 10/07/2026 | 5 | A5 | $845.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.82 | 0:27.36 | 0:26.91 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/3 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunderland | 450m | N/A | 0:28.56 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/4 | 27/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunderland | 450m | N/A | 0:28.31 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 8.75L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good performance after taking an early lead to score in an A7 by 1.75 len at this track over 450m (28.13). Looks a solid contender.
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 | 16/08/2026 | 13 | A7 | $776.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:28.13 | 0:28.13 | 0:27.66 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/5 | 03/08/2026 | 5 | A7 | $670.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:28.58 | 0:27.72 | 0:27.49 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.8L | $3.00 |
| 4/5 | 29/07/2026 | 5 | A6 | $720.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:28.46 | 0:27.95 | 0:27.18 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 24/07/2026 | 5 | D3 | $681.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 0:16.07 | 0:15.97 | 0:15.97 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |
| 6/6 | 19/07/2026 | 7 | D3 | $681.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 0:16.65 | 0:15.96 | 0:15.96 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/5 | 12/07/2026 | 7 | D4 | $585.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 0:16.24 | 0:16.24 | 0:15.94 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $2.60 |
| 1/1 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 0:16.35 | 0:16.35 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 2/3 | 08/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunderland | 450m | N/A | 0:28.69 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Followed a minor placing at this track two runs ago with a sound third, beaten 2.25 lengths, last start in an A6 at this track over 450m (28.23). Decent recent form so demands respect.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 17/08/2026 | 5 | A6 | $718.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:28.23 | 0:28.05 | 0:27.38 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.4L | $4.50 |
| 3/6 | 12/08/2026 | 7 | A6 | $833.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:28.37 | 0:28.03 | 0:27.52 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.3L | $3.50 |
| 5/6 | 05/08/2026 | 7 | A5 | $843.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:28.53 | 0:27.83 | 0:27.35 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.6L | $9.00 |
| 4/5 | 29/07/2026 | 65 | A4 | $739.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:28.39 | 0:27.57 | 0:27.18 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/1 | 24/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:28.20 | 0:28.20 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 17/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 0:16.02 | 0:16.02 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 25/05/2026 | 8 | A4 | $728.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.95 | 0:27.78 | 0:27.63 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/5 | 17/05/2026 | 26 | A3 | $860.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:28.74 | 0:28.05 | 0:27.79 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.5L | $10.00 |
Stats
Comments
Followed a minor placing at this track two runs ago with a sound third, beaten 1.75 lengths, last start in an A6 at this track over 450m (28.23). Faces a stiffer test this time.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 17/08/2026 | 5 | A6 | $718.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:28.23 | 0:28.08 | 0:27.38 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/5 | 12/08/2026 | 8 | A5 | $843.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:28.38 | 0:28.23 | 0:27.52 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
| 6/6 | 04/08/2026 | 4 | A5 | $843.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:28.17 | 0:27.78 | 0:27.44 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.7L | $9.50 |
| 4/6 | 31/07/2026 | 45 | A5 | $843.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:28.48 | 0:27.83 | 0:27.30 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/2 | 26/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunderland | 450m | N/A | 0:27.83 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 16/06/2026 | 8 | A4 | $721.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:28.13 | 0:28.02 | 0:27.27 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.3L | $3.75 |
| 4/5 | 08/06/2026 | 7 | HCP | $787.00 | Sunderland | 640m | 0:40.53 | 0:39.55 | 0:39.55 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/3 | 22/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.89 | 0:27.89 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |