Sunderland Bags Race 8 - The Arena Racing Company 450. Div.2
FRANKIES LION (5) rates on top after a decisive A1 win at Sunderland over 450m last start by 2.06L, adding to an earlier 450m victory this month. FRENCHYARROW (4) is a key chance coming off a 1.6L A1 Sunderland win over 450m and has a solid record at the trip. SUNNYSIDE GURKHA (3) brings strong credentials with a last-start Pelaw Grange OR win over 435m and consistent 450m form at Sunderland. BRAMBLE ELVIS (2) has been holding form with a string of seconds in May before a forgiven fifth last time. Something for the Multiples: SUNNYSIDE GURKHA (3) FRANKIES LION (5) FRENCHYARROW (4) BRAMBLE ELVIS (2)
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after three Pelaw Grange runs, including a 4th of 6 over 245m on 30 May from the inside draw, beaten 6L by Bramble Idris. Earlier finished 4th over 435m on 23 May and 16 May, with margins 4.7L and 6.5L. Best recent effort was 2nd of 6 over 245m here on 25 Apr, beaten 1.75L by Caseys Dylan. Can feature with a clean break from box 1.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 30/05/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Pelaw Grange | 245m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 23/05/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Pelaw Grange | 435m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 16/05/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Pelaw Grange | 435m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 25/04/2026 | - | D1 | $0.00 | Pelaw Grange | 245m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 18/04/2026 | - | OR3 | $0.00 | Doncaster | 450m | 00:27.54 | 00:27.54 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 11/04/2026 | - | OR3 | $0.00 | Doncaster | 275m | 00:16.78 | 00:16.78 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | IV | $0.00 | Pelaw Grange | 245m | 00:14.54 | 00:14.54 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 02/04/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Newcastle | 290m | 00:16.68 | 00:16.68 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 6.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/6 | 26/03/2026 | - | OR3 | $450.00 | Newcastle | 290m | 00:17.03 | 00:17.03 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 4.45L | $8.00 |
| 5/5 | 15/03/2026 | - | IV | $585.00 | Sheffield | 280m | 00:16.05 | 00:16.05 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 4.75L | $4.20 |
| 1/6 | 07/03/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Pelaw Grange | 245m | 00:14.56 | 00:14.56 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 19/02/2026 | - | IV | $600.00 | Newcastle | 290m | 00:16.70 | 00:16.70 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 12.2L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/02/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Pelaw Grange | 435m | 00:25.95 | 00:25.95 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 08/02/2026 | - | IV | $585.00 | Sheffield | 280m | 00:16.01 | 00:16.01 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/5 | 31/01/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Pelaw Grange | 435m | 00:26.05 | 00:26.05 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 6.6L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 24/01/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Pelaw Grange | 435m | 00:26.12 | 00:26.12 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 11/01/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Pelaw Grange | 245m | 00:15.06 | 00:15.06 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/12/2025 | - | A4 | $0.00 | Pelaw Grange | 435m | 00:25.55 | 00:25.55 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 18/10/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Dundalk | 366m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 26/09/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Dundalk | 366m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, placing in four of his last five. Last start 5th of 6 from gate 2 at Pelaw Grange over 435m on 30 May, beaten 7.75L. Prior run 2nd at Newcastle over 480m on 21 May at $5, 6.5L behind Droopys Trigger. Consistent this season and can feature with a clean break from box 2.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 30/05/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Pelaw Grange | 435m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 7.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/05/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 6.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 09/05/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Pelaw Grange | 590m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 02/05/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Pelaw Grange | 590m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 25/04/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Pelaw Grange | 590m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 12/04/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Pelaw Grange | 435m | 00:25.85 | 00:25.85 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 02/04/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.82 | 00:28.82 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 4.75L | $4.40 |
| 6/6 | 26/03/2026 | - | OR | $400.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.82 | 00:28.82 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 8.75L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/03/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Pelaw Grange | 435m | 00:25.53 | 00:25.53 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 15/03/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Pelaw Grange | 435m | 00:25.51 | 00:25.51 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 07/03/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Pelaw Grange | 590m | 00:36.51 | 00:36.51 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 21/02/2026 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.70 | 00:28.70 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1L | $9.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/02/2026 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.75 | 00:28.75 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 8.75L | $3.90 |
| 5/5 | 18/10/2025 | - | IV | $0.00 | Pelaw Grange | 590m | 00:35.87 | 00:35.87 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 10.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 12/10/2025 | - | OR2 | $0.00 | Pelaw Grange | 590m | 00:35.96 | 00:35.96 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 04/10/2025 | - | OR2 | $0.00 | Pelaw Grange | 590m | 00:36.26 | 00:36.26 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 19/09/2025 | - | OR3 | $600.00 | Sunderland | 640m | 00:39.66 | 00:39.66 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.25L | $2.45 |
| 1/6 | 12/09/2025 | - | OR3 | $450.00 | Sunderland | 640m | 00:39.68 | 00:39.68 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 7.5L | $1.90 |
| 5/6 | 29/08/2025 | - | OR3 | $0.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:26.83 | 00:26.83 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 5.85L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 22/08/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.02 | 00:27.02 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 4L | $3.70 |
Stats
Comments
Comes off a win at Pelaw Grange over 435m on 16 May by 0.5L from box 5, beating Travel Safe. Also scored at Newcastle over 290m on 26 Mar by 1.25L at $9 after racing handy. Strong Sunderland 450m record this season includes a win on 13 Mar and a 2nd to Parkview Sprite on 20 Mar at $3.20. Consistent profile suggests each-way claims.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 16/05/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Pelaw Grange | 435m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 26/03/2026 | - | OR3 | $450.00 | Newcastle | 290m | 00:17.03 | 00:17.03 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 1.25L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/03/2026 | - | OR3 | $600.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.22 | 00:27.22 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 4.25L | $3.20 |
| 1/6 | 13/03/2026 | - | OR3 | $450.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.51 | 00:27.51 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.40 |
| 3/5 | 06/03/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.00 | 00:27.00 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 27/02/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.11 | 00:27.11 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 14/02/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Pelaw Grange | 435m | 00:25.95 | 00:25.95 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 06/02/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.19 | 00:27.19 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.25L | $2.60 |
| 6/6 | 30/01/2026 | - | OR3 | $600.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.62 | 00:27.62 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 11L | $3.20 |
| 2/5 | 23/01/2026 | - | OR3 | $450.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.46 | 00:27.46 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3L | $1.50 |
| 1/6 | 16/01/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Sunderland | 261m | 00:15.42 | 00:15.42 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 4L | $1.65 |
| 2/5 | 09/01/2026 | - | OR3 | $600.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:26.96 | 00:26.96 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 3.75L | $3.40 |
| 1/6 | 02/01/2026 | - | OR3 | $450.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:26.97 | 00:26.97 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/12/2025 | - | IV | $585.00 | Sheffield | 480m | 00:27.96 | 00:27.96 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/11/2025 | - | IV | $600.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:26.56 | 00:26.56 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 13.25L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 14/11/2025 | - | OR1 | $425.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.22 | 00:27.22 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 9.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 07/11/2025 | - | OR1 | $450.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.27 | 00:27.27 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.95 |
| 5/6 | 17/10/2025 | - | IV | $600.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.48 | 00:27.48 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 7.75L | $2.20 |
| 6/6 | 12/10/2025 | - | OR2 | $0.00 | Pelaw Grange | 435m | 00:25.53 | 00:25.53 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 8.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/10/2025 | - | OR2 | $0.00 | Pelaw Grange | 435m | 00:25.76 | 00:25.76 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Comes off an 8-day turnaround after winning at Sunderland over 450m on 27 May (A1) by 1.6L at $2.05 from box 3. Prior runs included thirds in OR3 company over 450m on 10 Apr and 17 Apr, both behind Slingshot Poppy. Strong overall Sunderland and 450m records lend confidence. Can feature with a clean break from box 4.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 27/05/2026 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Sunderland | 450m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1.6L | $2.05 |
| 5/6 | 24/04/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Sunderland | 450m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3.66L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/04/2026 | - | OR3 | $600.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:26.70 | 00:26.70 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 8.75L | $17.00 |
| 3/6 | 10/04/2026 | - | OR3 | $450.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.18 | 00:27.18 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 5.25L | $8.00 |
| 6/6 | 27/03/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Sunderland | 640m | 00:39.75 | 00:39.75 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 15.35L | $2.60 |
| 1/5 | 20/03/2026 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.03 | 00:27.03 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 4L | $2.05 |
| 3/6 | 13/03/2026 | - | OR3 | $450.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.51 | 00:27.51 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1.6L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 04/03/2026 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.27 | 00:27.27 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 6.75L | $3.00 |
| 3/6 | 27/02/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.11 | 00:27.11 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 5.25L | $21.00 |
| 4/5 | 23/01/2026 | - | OR3 | $600.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.38 | 00:27.38 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 9.75L | $3.40 |
| 1/6 | 16/01/2026 | - | OR3 | $450.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.30 | 00:27.30 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 3.75L | $1.50 |
| 3/5 | 09/01/2026 | - | OR3 | $600.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:26.96 | 00:26.96 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 02/01/2026 | - | OR3 | $450.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:26.97 | 00:26.97 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 4.6L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/09/2025 | - | OR3 | $0.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.65 | 00:27.65 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 8L | $1.95 |
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark with 2 wins and a placing from his past four. Last start won at Sunderland over 450m on 26 May (A1) by 2.06L from Queen Dido at $2.15 from this draw. Prior run 4th at Newcastle over 480m on 21 May, beaten 9.14L at $7 after a solid 3rd here on 13 May behind Crafty Hopscotch. Strong Sunderland/450m record suggests he 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 | 26/05/2026 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Sunderland | 450m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2.06L | $2.15 |
| 4/5 | 21/05/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 9.14L | $7.00 |
| 3/5 | 13/05/2026 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Sunderland | 450m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 3.89L | $1.80 |
| 1/6 | 01/05/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Sunderland | 450m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1.37L | $2.80 |
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, including 2nd at Newcastle over 480m on 7 May behind Ballymac Service at $5.50. Last start 5th of 6 at Sunderland over 450m on 29 May, beaten 7.54L in OR3 at $11. Prior run 4th at Newcastle over 480m on 21 May at $2.80. Track and trip stats read 10:1-1-2 at 450m; can feature with a clean break.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 29/05/2026 | - | OR3 | $450.00 | Sunderland | 450m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 7.54L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 21/05/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 12.5L | $2.80 |
| 5/6 | 14/05/2026 | - | OR2 | $450.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 8.54L | $17.00 |
| 2/6 | 07/05/2026 | - | OR2 | $450.00 | Newcastle | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 4.11L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 24/04/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Sunderland | 450m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2.06L | $4.40 |
| 6/6 | 17/04/2026 | - | OR3 | $600.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:26.70 | 00:26.70 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 15L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 10/04/2026 | - | OR3 | $450.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.18 | 00:27.18 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 3L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 02/04/2026 | - | OR3 | $1,100.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.44 | 00:28.44 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1.25L | $21.00 |
| 3/6 | 26/03/2026 | - | OR | $400.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.82 | 00:28.82 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 3.75L | $6.00 |
| 5/6 | 13/03/2026 | - | OR3 | $450.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.51 | 00:27.51 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 5.6L | $2.80 |
| 4/6 | 27/02/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.11 | 00:27.11 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 5.75L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 19/02/2026 | - | IV | $600.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.44 | 00:28.44 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 5.7L | $9.00 |
| 6/6 | 12/02/2026 | - | OR3 | $450.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.89 | 00:28.89 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 10.25L | $7.00 |
| 1/5 | 06/02/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.19 | 00:27.19 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 2.25L | $7.00 |
| 3/5 | 16/01/2026 | - | OR3 | $600.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.02 | 00:27.02 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 3.25L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 09/01/2026 | - | OR3 | $450.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:26.96 | 00:26.96 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 6L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 27/12/2025 | - | OR2 | $3,800.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.06 | 00:28.06 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 10.75L | $21.00 |
| 3/5 | 18/12/2025 | - | OR2 | $450.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.43 | 00:28.43 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 8L | $13.00 |
| 2/5 | 11/12/2025 | - | OR2 | $450.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.84 | 00:28.84 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 3L | $3.30 |
| 2/5 | 04/12/2025 | - | OR | $450.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.36 | 00:28.36 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 14L | $8.00 |