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Sunderland Bags Race 9 - The Arena Racing Standard 261
ROMANTIC TESSIE (2) is the one to beat after a dominant Sunderland 261m D1 win last start by 3.2L and another D1 success on 19 Apr. HAVANA SPECIAL (5) is a key danger, winning over this trip here on 29 Apr and runner‑up to Romantic Tessie on 19 Apr. DONISHALL RILEY (3) brings winning 270m Towcester D3 form, latest by 1.5L, and can figure. LINKS MILLBILL (1) comes off a Pelaw Grange 245m win five days ago and draws the inside.
Race Time:7:54 PM
Friday, May 8, 2026Track:N/A
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
Dam: Anastasia
Stats
Career9: 3-2-3
Win %33.33%
Place %88.89%
Prize Money$0.00
Comments
Comes off a 5-day turnaround after winning at Pelaw Grange over 245m on 2 May by 0.75L from Mary Walloper. Prior runs there were consistent with 2nds on 6 Apr and 12 Apr, then a 3rd on 25 Apr behind Mossend Magic. Draws the red box and holds a 3:2:3 overall record from 9 starts for trainer T C Heilbron. Can feature with a repeat of the latest effort.
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 | - | OR | $0.00 | Pelaw Grange | 245m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 25/04/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Pelaw Grange | 245m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 12/04/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Pelaw Grange | 245m | 00:14.74 | 00:14.74 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 06/04/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Pelaw Grange | 245m | 00:14.64 | 00:14.64 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 29/03/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Pelaw Grange | 245m | 00:15.20 | 00:15.20 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 19/03/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:30.35 | 00:30.35 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/03/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.79 | 00:29.79 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0.75L | $4.40 |
| 3/6 | 07/01/2026 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.43 | 00:29.43 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1.55L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 03/01/2026 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.40 | 00:29.40 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 4.95L | $7.00 |
2
Romantic Tessie (2)35516X1411
Trainer: S Linley (Sunderland)12 mths 32: 10-2-3
3 yo Black Bitch
Sire: Skywalker Canny
Dam: Skywalker Luna
Stats
Career32: 10-2-3
Win %31.25%
Place %46.88%
Prize Money$0.00
Comments
Has been around the mark, winning 3 of her past 4 at Sunderland over 261m. Last start won from box 3 on 28 Apr over 261m by 3.2L at $2.35, beating Brynoffa Dec. Also scored on 19 Apr over 261m (GOOD) by 1.5L at $9. Barrier shifts from 3 to 2; can feature with another clean break.
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 | - | D1 | $210.00 | Sunderland | 261m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3.2L | $2.35 |
| 1/6 | 19/04/2026 | - | D1 | $210.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 00:15.80 | 00:15.80 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/6 | 24/02/2026 | - | D1 | $210.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 00:15.90 | 00:15.90 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 4L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 16/02/2026 | - | D1 | $210.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 00:16.04 | 00:16.04 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.75L | $9.00 |
| 6/6 | 10/11/2025 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.29 | 00:27.29 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 12L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 03/11/2025 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.66 | 00:27.66 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.90 |
| 5/6 | 24/10/2025 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.72 | 00:27.72 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 7.75L | $3.00 |
| 5/6 | 19/10/2025 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.64 | 00:27.64 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $3.90 |
| 3/6 | 10/10/2025 | - | OR | $450.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.65 | 00:27.65 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 7L | $7.00 |
| 6/6 | 29/09/2025 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.66 | 00:27.66 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 16.8L | $2.35 |
| 2/6 | 22/09/2025 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.53 | 00:27.53 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.60 |
| 4/6 | 12/09/2025 | - | OR3 | $600.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 00:15.78 | 00:15.78 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 7.35L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 05/09/2025 | - | OR3 | $0.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 00:15.96 | 00:15.96 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3L | $3.20 |
| 5/6 | 13/08/2025 | - | A1 | $0.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.54 | 00:27.54 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 6.05L | $5.50 |
| 3/5 | 05/08/2025 | - | A1 | $0.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.68 | 00:27.68 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 5.25L | $7.00 |
| 1/5 | 30/07/2025 | - | A2 | $0.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.70 | 00:27.70 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1.25L | $2.75 |
| 5/6 | 27/06/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:26.96 | 00:26.96 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 8.75L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 16/06/2025 | - | D2 | $0.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 00:15.77 | 00:15.77 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.35L | $2.90 |
| 2/6 | 08/06/2025 | - | D2 | $0.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 00:15.68 | 00:15.68 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.25L | $3.60 |
| 4/6 | 01/06/2025 | - | D2 | $0.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 00:16.14 | 00:16.14 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 6.75L | $3.70 |
3
Donishall Riley (3)41212411
Trainer: P Miller (Sunderland)12 mths 8: 4-2-0
1 yo Black Dog
Sire: Pestana
Dam: Storys Ring
Stats
Career8: 4-2-0
Win %50.00%
Place %75.00%
Prize Money$0.00
Comments
Comes off back-to-back Towcester 270m D3 wins, latest on 10 Apr by 1.5L at $4.20 after leading throughout from box 2. Prior run on 3 Apr also scored by 0.3L at $2.15. Earlier D2 efforts included a close 2nd on 13 Mar behind Scooby The Scout. In form and can feature with a clean break.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 10/04/2026 | - | D3 | $170.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:16.00 | 00:16.00 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/6 | 03/04/2026 | - | D3 | $170.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:16.30 | 00:16.30 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.15 |
| 4/5 | 27/03/2026 | - | D2 | $180.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:15.94 | 00:15.94 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 6.05L | $5.50 |
| 2/5 | 13/03/2026 | - | D2 | $180.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:16.25 | 00:16.25 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.40 |
| 1/6 | 04/03/2026 | - | D3 | $170.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:16.20 | 00:16.20 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1L | $1.90 |
| 2/5 | 18/02/2026 | - | D2 | $180.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:16.12 | 00:16.12 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $3.70 |
| 1/6 | 11/02/2026 | - | D3 | $170.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:16.21 | 00:16.21 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.40 |
| 4/6 | 04/02/2026 | - | D3 | $170.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:16.17 | 00:16.17 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 4.6L | $4.40 |
4
Little Pretender (4)3514145143
Trainer: T C Heilbron (Newcastle)12 mths 15: 4-1-4
1 yo Black Dog
Sire: Grangeview Ten
Dam: Newinn Roxy
Stats
Career15: 4-1-4
Win %26.67%
Place %60.00%
Prize Money$0.00
Comments
Comes here 5 days after a 3rd at Pelaw Grange over 245m on 2 May, beaten 7L behind Foulkscourt Bono. Won there three runs back over 245m on 12 Apr by 4.75L, defeating Inclement Queen. Consistent this season with 4 wins and 5 placings from 15 runs. Can feature with a clean break from box 4.
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 | - | OR | $0.00 | Pelaw Grange | 245m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 25/04/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Pelaw Grange | 245m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 2.45L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 12/04/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Pelaw Grange | 245m | 00:14.37 | 00:14.37 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 4.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 22/03/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Pelaw Grange | 245m | 00:14.56 | 00:14.56 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 8.6L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 15/03/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Pelaw Grange | 245m | 00:14.31 | 00:14.31 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 07/03/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Pelaw Grange | 435m | 00:25.95 | 00:25.95 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 28/02/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Pelaw Grange | 435m | 00:25.94 | 00:25.94 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 11/02/2026 | - | A4 | $205.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.32 | 00:29.32 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 5.25L | $1.75 |
| 5/5 | 05/02/2026 | - | OR1 | $450.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.70 | 00:28.70 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 19.75L | $29.00 |
| 3/5 | 31/01/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Pelaw Grange | 435m | 00:25.78 | 00:25.78 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 22/01/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.80 | 00:28.80 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 21.45L | $21.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/12/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Pelaw Grange | 245m | 00:14.86 | 00:14.86 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/12/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Pelaw Grange | 245m | 00:14.69 | 00:14.69 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 06/12/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Pelaw Grange | 435m | 00:26.35 | 00:26.35 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 27/11/2025 | - | A5 | $200.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.51 | 00:29.51 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2L | $3.40 |
5
Havana Special (5)2123511241
Trainer: G A Stark (Sunderland)12 mths 50: 14-8-5
2 yo Black and White Dog
Sire: Coolavanny Hoffa
Dam: Havana Dottie
Stats
Career50: 14-8-5
Win %28.00%
Place %54.00%
Prize Money$0.00
Comments
Has been around the mark, winning 3 of the last 5 at Sunderland over 261m. Last start won from box 6 in D1 on 29 Apr over 261m on GOOD at $4.20, defeating Swift Oriel. Earlier placed 2nd in D1 on 19 Apr, beaten 1.5L by Romantic Tessie, after a D1 win on 8 Apr at $5.50. Consistent at this trip and can feature with the right run.
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 | - | D1 | $210.00 | Sunderland | 261m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| - | $4.20 |
| 4/6 | 24/04/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Sunderland | 261m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0.05L | $17.00 |
| 2/6 | 19/04/2026 | - | D1 | $210.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 00:15.80 | 00:15.80 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 1/5 | 08/04/2026 | - | D1 | $210.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 00:15.87 | 00:15.87 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1.75L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 29/03/2026 | - | D1 | $210.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 00:15.92 | 00:15.92 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 2.25L | $2.20 |
| 5/5 | 20/03/2026 | - | D1 | $210.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 00:16.12 | 00:16.12 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 4.85L | $5.50 |
| 3/5 | 15/03/2026 | - | D1 | $210.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 00:16.01 | 00:16.01 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 3L | $3.40 |
| 2/5 | 08/03/2026 | - | D1 | $210.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 00:16.18 | 00:16.18 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0.75L | $4.20 |
| 1/5 | 24/02/2026 | - | D1 | $210.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 00:15.93 | 00:15.93 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1L | $3.20 |
| 2/6 | 15/02/2026 | - | D1 | $210.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 00:15.87 | 00:15.87 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $4.40 |
| 1/6 | 08/02/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Pelaw Grange | 245m | 00:15.06 | 00:15.06 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 04/02/2026 | - | D1 | $210.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 00:15.78 | 00:15.78 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 4.05L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/01/2026 | - | D2 | $185.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 00:15.80 | 00:15.80 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1.75L | $2.35 |
| 3/5 | 21/01/2026 | - | D1 | $210.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 00:15.95 | 00:15.95 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1L | $3.00 |
| 5/6 | 11/01/2026 | - | D1 | $210.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 00:15.73 | 00:15.73 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 6.6L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/01/2026 | - | D1 | $210.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 00:15.54 | 00:15.54 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 3L | $7.00 |
| 1/5 | 31/12/2025 | - | D1 | $210.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 00:15.82 | 00:15.82 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/12/2025 | - | D2 | $185.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 00:15.88 | 00:15.88 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1.75L | $3.00 |
| 5/6 | 12/12/2025 | - | D2 | $185.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 00:15.71 | 00:15.71 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 4.85L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/12/2025 | - | D2 | $185.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 00:15.93 | 00:15.93 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 3.85L | $3.40 |
6
Play On Words (6)535326214
Trainer: P Miller (Sunderland)12 mths 9: 1-2-2
2 yo Brindle Dog
Sire: Ballyhimikin Jet
Dam: Cantcallherthat
Stats
Career9: 1-2-2
Win %11.11%
Place %55.56%
Prize Money$0.00
Comments
Won two back at Towcester over 270m on 2 Apr by 2.25L in D2 at $2.35 after settling handy. Last start 4th of 4 at Towcester over 270m on 8 Apr, beaten 3.25L in D1 at $9 behind Salacres Amara. Consistent this season with 1 win and three placings from nine. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 08/04/2026 | - | D1 | $205.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:16.07 | 00:16.07 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 3.25L | $9.00 |
| 1/5 | 02/04/2026 | - | D2 | $180.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:15.91 | 00:15.91 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 2.25L | $2.35 |
| 2/5 | 27/03/2026 | - | D2 | $180.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:15.94 | 00:15.94 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 6/6 | 11/03/2026 | - | D2 | $180.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:16.18 | 00:16.18 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 2.85L | $5.00 |
| 2/5 | 18/02/2026 | - | D2 | $180.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:16.41 | 00:16.41 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1.75L | $2.35 |
| 3/5 | 11/02/2026 | - | D2 | $180.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:15.76 | 00:15.76 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 4.25L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 04/02/2026 | - | D2 | $180.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:15.93 | 00:15.93 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/5 | 29/01/2026 | - | D2 | $180.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:15.90 | 00:15.90 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2L | $7.00 |
| 5/5 | 24/11/2025 | - | ON1 | $0.00 | Enniscorthy | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |