Nottingham Bags Race 5 - Nottingham-Greyhounds.co.uk Maiden Sprint Trophy
BLACKSTONE BENNY (3) sets the standard dropping to 305m after a strong D1 sprint campaign at Dunstall Park, winning on 2-May and last time 2nd over 270m, beaten 2.51L. ELSIES CHAMP (4) is a key chance with recent Dunstall Park sprint form, including a D3 win on 18-Apr and a narrow 3rd on 2-May. SWOOP SWOOP (6) brings sharp recent 275m and 264m placings, including 2nd at Doncaster on 16-May, and can figure from the outside. SOBER GEMSTONE (2) resumes but was 2nd over 388m at Suffolk Downs on 17-Feb and has a prior win, so has claims if forward.
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark with back-to-back 4ths, most recently at Nottingham over 480m on 18 May, beaten 7.54L at $10 behind Gruszka. Prior run 4th of 6 at Towcester over 460m on 10 May at $15. Drops 175m today and draws the rails. Can improve with the inside draw.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 18/05/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Nottingham | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 7.54L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/05/2026 | - | OR | $335.00 | Towcester | 460m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| - | $15.00 |
Stats
Comments
First-up after 95 days. Last start 2nd of 5 at Suffolk Downs over 388m on 17 Feb, beaten 2.25L after racing handy throughout. Earlier won at Curraheen Park over 480m before a luckless last on SLOW going. Each-way claims if holding that recent 388m form.
Last Starts 97 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 17/02/2026 | - | OR | $310.00 | Suffolk Downs | 388m | 00:24.32 | 00:24.32 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 03/02/2026 | - | OR | $310.00 | Suffolk Downs | 388m | 00:24.61 | 00:24.61 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 11L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 31/10/2025 | - | ON3 | $0.00 | Curraheen Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 24/10/2025 | - | ON3 | $0.00 | Curraheen Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, with 2 wins and 4 placings from his past 5. Last start 2nd of 6 at Dunstall Park over 270m on 16 May, beaten 2.51L by Rollaway Holly at $2.70. Won the same trip here on 2 May, defeating Sharben Invictus, and also scored on 21 Mar. Consistent D1 performer who can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 16/05/2026 | - | D1 | $210.00 | Dunstall Park | 270m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.51L | $2.70 |
| 1/6 | 02/05/2026 | - | D1 | $210.00 | Dunstall Park | 270m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.69L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 18/04/2026 | - | D1 | $210.00 | Dunstall Park | 270m | 00:15.90 | 00:15.90 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 4.25L | $2.80 |
| 5/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | OR2 | $450.00 | Dunstall Park | 270m | 00:15.77 | 00:15.77 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 8.25L | $17.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | D1 | $210.00 | Dunstall Park | 270m | 00:15.92 | 00:15.92 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1.75L | $5.50 |
| 5/6 | 14/03/2026 | - | OR | $405.00 | Dunstall Park | 270m | 00:16.05 | 00:16.05 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2.1L | $3.20 |
| 1/6 | 05/03/2026 | - | D1 | $210.00 | Dunstall Park | 270m | 00:15.92 | 00:15.92 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.45 |
| 3/6 | 21/02/2026 | - | OR3 | $450.00 | Dunstall Park | 270m | 00:15.99 | 00:15.99 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 4L | $4.40 |
| 4/6 | 14/02/2026 | - | OR | $405.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 00:28.39 | 00:28.39 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 8.75L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 04/02/2026 | - | D1 | $210.00 | Dunstall Park | 270m | 00:16.07 | 00:16.07 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |
| 4/6 | 28/01/2026 | - | D1 | $210.00 | Dunstall Park | 270m | 00:15.95 | 00:15.95 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.35L | $2.35 |
| 1/5 | 11/10/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Drumbo Park | 306m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/10/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Dundalk | 366m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 12/09/2025 | - | A2 | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 05/09/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Dundalk | 366m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 0/6 | 14/03/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 320m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 01/03/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Dundalk | 366m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0.05L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 22/02/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Dundalk | 366m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 15/02/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Dundalk | 366m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 08/02/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Dundalk | 366m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 9-day turnaround after finishing 4th of 6 at Dunstall Park over 270m on 14 May, beaten 2.33L at $5 in D1 behind Ballyard Nell. Prior run a close 3rd over 270m there on 2 May in D1, beaten 0.1L at $8. Won a D3 over 270m on 18 Apr by 4.25L at $3.90. Consistent at 270m and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 14/05/2026 | - | D1 | $210.00 | Dunstall Park | 270m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2.33L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 02/05/2026 | - | D1 | $210.00 | Dunstall Park | 270m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/04/2026 | - | D3 | $155.00 | Dunstall Park | 270m | 00:15.96 | 00:15.96 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 4.25L | $3.90 |
| 2/6 | 11/04/2026 | - | D3 | $155.00 | Dunstall Park | 270m | 00:16.26 | 00:16.26 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/6 | 02/04/2026 | - | A4 | $205.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 00:29.03 | 00:29.03 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 10.25L | $5.50 |
| 5/6 | 26/03/2026 | - | A4 | $205.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 00:29.45 | 00:29.45 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3.1L | $3.90 |
| 2/5 | 12/03/2026 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 00:28.93 | 00:28.93 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $3.20 |
| 1/5 | 25/02/2026 | - | A4 | $205.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 00:29.09 | 00:29.09 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.75L | $4.40 |
| 3/6 | 12/02/2026 | - | A4 | $205.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 00:29.13 | 00:29.13 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 4.5L | $3.00 |
| 5/6 | 02/02/2026 | - | A4 | $205.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 00:29.26 | 00:29.26 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $3.20 |
| 4/6 | 19/01/2026 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 00:28.85 | 00:28.85 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 3.45L | $7.00 |
| 4/5 | 14/01/2026 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 00:28.98 | 00:28.98 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 5.75L | $4.20 |
| 4/6 | 31/12/2025 | - | A3 | $430.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 00:29.03 | 00:29.03 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/5 | 27/11/2025 | - | A2 | $0.00 | Oxford | 450m | 00:27.38 | 00:27.38 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 5.7L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 22/11/2025 | - | A2 | $0.00 | Oxford | 450m | 00:27.54 | 00:27.54 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 6.1L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 18/11/2025 | - | A2 | $0.00 | Oxford | 450m | 00:27.24 | 00:27.24 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 2.05L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 13/11/2025 | - | A2 | $0.00 | Oxford | 450m | 00:27.25 | 00:27.25 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 07/11/2025 | - | A2 | $0.00 | Oxford | 450m | 00:27.11 | 00:27.11 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 01/11/2025 | - | D1 | $0.00 | Oxford | 253m | 00:15.30 | 00:15.30 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 28/10/2025 | - | D1 | $0.00 | Oxford | 253m | 00:15.29 | 00:15.29 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 3.35L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark with 2nd over 450m at Doncaster on 11 Apr, beaten 1.5L by Fourpenny Gift after settling 4th. Followed with 3rd over 450m on 4 Apr and 3rd at Dunstall Park over 270m on 5 Mar at $4.40. Last start 5th of 5 at Doncaster over 275m on 16 May, beaten 11.8L. Can feature with a cleaner break.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 16/05/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Doncaster | 275m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 11.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 18/04/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Doncaster | 450m | 00:27.77 | 00:27.77 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 44.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 11/04/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Doncaster | 450m | 00:28.19 | 00:28.19 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 04/04/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Doncaster | 450m | 00:28.08 | 00:28.08 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/03/2026 | - | D3 | $155.00 | Dunstall Park | 270m | 00:16.28 | 00:16.28 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2.05L | $4.40 |
| 3/6 | 23/02/2026 | - | D3 | $155.00 | Dunstall Park | 270m | 00:16.25 | 00:16.25 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 2.25L | $3.20 |
| 4/6 | 16/02/2026 | - | OR3 | $405.00 | Nottingham | 305m | 00:18.02 | 00:18.02 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3.55L | $8.00 |
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 3-day turnaround after a 5th of 6 at Monmore over 264m on 20 May, beaten 5.72L in D3 at $2.35. Prior run 2nd at Doncaster over 275m on 16 May, beaten 1.75L by Kanturk Signet. Also ran 2nd here over 264m on 12 May, beaten 0.91L by Mactwins at $6. Can feature with a clean break back at this trip.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 20/05/2026 | - | D3 | $155.00 | Monmore | 264m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 5.72L | $2.35 |
| 2/5 | 16/05/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Doncaster | 275m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 12/05/2026 | - | D3 | $155.00 | Monmore | 264m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0.91L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/05/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Monmore | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 8L | $3.20 |
| 6/6 | 29/04/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Monmore | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 3.48L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 25/04/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Monmore | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 2.29L | $3.70 |
| 2/6 | 18/04/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Doncaster | 275m | 00:17.25 | 00:17.25 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/04/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:29.12 | 00:29.12 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2.25L | $4.20 |
| 1/6 | 01/04/2026 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:29.30 | 00:29.30 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.45 |
| 1/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | D2 | $185.00 | Monmore | 264m | 00:15.99 | 00:15.99 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1.25L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 23/03/2026 | - | D2 | $185.00 | Monmore | 264m | 00:15.38 | 00:15.38 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 5.55L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/03/2026 | - | D3 | $155.00 | Monmore | 264m | 00:15.65 | 00:15.65 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1.25L | $4.20 |
| 5/5 | 09/03/2026 | - | OR3 | $450.00 | Nottingham | 305m | 00:17.58 | 00:17.58 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 7.75L | $34.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/02/2026 | - | D3 | $155.00 | Monmore | 264m | 00:15.56 | 00:15.56 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 3.25L | $11.00 |
| 5/5 | 19/02/2026 | - | D2 | $185.00 | Monmore | 264m | 00:15.68 | 00:15.68 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2.2L | $26.00 |
| 5/5 | 15/02/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | The Valley | 260m | 00:16.30 | 00:16.30 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 8.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 09/02/2026 | - | D3 | $155.00 | Monmore | 264m | 00:16.00 | 00:16.00 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1.25L | $3.40 |
| 6/6 | 03/02/2026 | - | D3 | $155.00 | Monmore | 264m | 00:15.80 | 00:15.80 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 4.7L | $5.50 |
| 4/5 | 29/01/2026 | - | D3 | $155.00 | Monmore | 264m | 00:15.85 | 00:15.85 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2.35L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 24/01/2026 | - | D2 | $185.00 | Monmore | 264m | 00:15.48 | 00:15.48 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 7.25L | $7.00 |