Sunderland Bags Race 5 - Arc Shootout - Heat 3
HERE COMES BOB (1) turned in a better run last time to find a minor placing (25.67) at Star Pelaw behind Mary Gee in a OR. Has the pace to be prominent. The form out of the last run is proven to be strong. Expected to feature in the finish again. VERNON MIST (2) finished fifth last time (27.65) at this track after winning at his previous five outings. Solid record at the distance winning two races. Won at his only start from this draw. Has ability and can measure up. SWIFT MANDY (5) boasts a strong record this journey here with eight wins and five minors from 16 tries. Missed the frame latest (27.90) when fifth over 450m at this track in an A1. Can feature in the finish. LINKS JESTER (3) followed a unplaced effort at this track two back with a sound third, beaten 1.75 lengths, last start in a OR at this track over 450m (27.23). Capable of finding winning form this easier class.
Stats
Comments
Produced a much better performance last start when third over 435m at Star Pelaw in a OR. Has the early speed to land on the pace and can stick on. Has won 11 races from this draw. Expected to feature.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 31/10/2026 | 8 | OR | $1,029.00 | Star Pelaw | 435m | 0:25.67 | 0:25.33 | 0:25.33 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $2.38 |
| 5/5 | 23/10/2026 | 6 | OR | $1,429.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 0:16.07 | 0:15.60 | 0:15.60 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.9L | $17.00 |
| 4/5 | 17/10/2026 | 8 | OR | $1,143.00 | Star Pelaw | 435m | 0:26.67 | 0:26.12 | 0:25.40 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.8L | $2.10 |
| 1/5 | 09/10/2026 | 7 | A1 | $857.00 | Star Pelaw | 435m | 0:25.81 | 0:25.81 | 0:25.81 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.5L | $1.40 |
| 4/5 | 02/10/2026 | 6 | OR3 | $1,429.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.48 | 0:27.17 | 0:26.86 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.7L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | OR | $1,126.00 | Star Pelaw | 435m | 0:25.94 | 0:25.65 | 0:25.65 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.88 |
| 1/1 | 01/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Star Pelaw | 245m | 0:14.46 | 0:14.46 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Star Pelaw | 245m | 0:15.22 | 0:15.22 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Racked up five wins on the trot before finishing fifth (27.65) in a OR1 over 450m at this track last time. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 06/11/2026 | 14 | OR1 | $1,619.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.65 | 0:26.86 | 0:26.76 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/1 | 30/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:26.96 | 0:26.96 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/10/2026 | 34 | OR | $1,429.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 0:15.60 | 0:15.60 | 0:15.60 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $1.30 |
| 1/6 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | SS0 | $2,194.00 | Shelbourne | 320m | 0:18.41 | 0:18.41 | 0:18.41 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 12/09/2026 | 8 | SS0 | $8,484.00 | Shelbourne | 320m | 0:18.39 | 0:18.39 | 0:18.39 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/09/2026 | 34 | SS0 | $951.00 | Shelbourne | 320m | 0:18.59 | 0:18.59 | 0:18.39 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/1 | 21/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Curraheen Park | 302m | 0:17.43 | 0:17.43 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 01/08/2026 | 50 | SS0 | $1,066.00 | Limerick | 320m | 0:18.50 | 0:18.50 | 0:18.50 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $3.00 |
Stats
Comments
Form has been steadily improving. Last start finished third over 450m at this track in 27.23 behind Brother Patrick. Well performed from this box. In the mix.
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 | 06/11/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.84 | 0:27.84 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 30/10/2026 | 14 | OR | $1,619.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.23 | 0:27.08 | 0:27.08 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.50 |
| 5/6 | 16/10/2026 | 6 | OR | $1,619.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.62 | 0:27.09 | 0:27.09 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.4L | $10.00 |
| 6/6 | 10/10/2026 | 8 | OR | $1,143.00 | Star Pelaw | 435m | 0:26.28 | 0:25.79 | 0:25.63 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.9L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | OR3 | $1,905.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.40 | 0:27.35 | 0:26.86 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.80 |
| 1/6 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | OR3 | $1,595.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.44 | 0:27.44 | 0:27.02 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
| 4/6 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | OR3 | $1,876.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.48 | 0:27.24 | 0:27.05 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/2 | 22/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Star Pelaw | 435m | 0:26.67 | 0:26.67 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished off last campaign with a sixth in an AA0 over 480m at Dundalk five-and-a-half months ago. Will struggle.
Last Starts 162 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 05/06/2026 | 13 | AA0 | $942.00 | Dundalk | 480m | 0:29.19 | 0:28.59 | 0:28.59 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.7L | $1.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/05/2026 | 32 | A0 | $557.00 | Shelbourne | 480m | 0:29.10 | 0:28.33 | 0:27.90 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/6 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | A2 | $6,020.00 | Shelbourne | 526m | 0:32.36 | 0:31.63 | 0:31.63 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/04/2026 | 10 | A2 | $328.00 | Shelbourne | 503m | 0:29.86 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.86 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
| 5/6 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | A1 | $328.00 | Limerick | 480m | 0:29.59 | 0:28.77 | 0:27.90 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | AA0 | $1,410.00 | Limerick | 480m | 0:28.87 | 0:28.21 | 0:27.87 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.5L | $21.00 |
| 1/2 | 21/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shelbourne | 320m | 0:18.96 | 0:18.96 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 2/2 | 04/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dundalk | 366m | N/A | 0:21.41 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Winner two starts back at this track when scoring by 5 lengths in 27.45. Last start finished 5th over 450m at this track beaten 10 lengths (27.90) behind Keplar Saxon in an A1 on November 4. Worth consideration on best form.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 04/11/2026 | 12 | A1 | $1,067.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.90 | 0:27.08 | 0:27.08 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.1L | $3.30 |
| 1/6 | 23/10/2026 | 7 | OR | $1,619.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.45 | 0:27.45 | 0:27.20 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 16/10/2026 | 10 | A1 | $933.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.38 | 0:27.38 | 0:27.09 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/5 | 06/10/2026 | 8 | A1 | $933.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.21 | 0:27.21 | 0:27.21 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $3.30 |
| 1/6 | 28/09/2026 | 8 | A2 | $886.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.38 | 0:27.38 | 0:27.38 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.3L | $2.20 |
| 2/5 | 20/09/2026 | 7 | A2 | $760.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.48 | 0:27.43 | 0:27.43 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.40 |
| 1/1 | 22/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:28.32 | 0:28.32 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 14/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 0:16.11 | 0:16.11 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Solid effort after tracking the speed to score in an A1 by 2.75 len at this track over 450m (27.23). In form but prefer to watch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 08/11/2026 | 7 | A1 | $1,067.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.23 | 0:27.23 | 0:27.23 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.8L | $3.80 |
| 5/6 | 01/11/2026 | 9 | A1 | $1,067.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:28.21 | 0:27.92 | 0:27.57 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.4L | $4.50 |
| 2/6 | 23/10/2026 | 7 | OR | $1,619.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.89 | 0:27.20 | 0:27.20 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 16/10/2026 | 14 | A1 | $1,067.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.41 | 0:27.41 | 0:27.09 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 6/6 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | A1 | $1,067.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:28.32 | 0:27.47 | 0:26.86 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/5 | 25/09/2026 | 9 | OR3 | $1,407.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:28.23 | 0:27.16 | 0:27.02 | N/A | 6 |
| 13.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/1 | 02/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.81 | 0:27.81 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 2/3 | 08/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | N/A | 0:29.23 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |