Sunderland Bags Race 8

Sunday Roast Lunch At Sunderland Dogs Stakes

Prize Money: $841

RUSSMUR JOSH (2) doesn't show much early dash but winds into his races, hitting the line hard to place two back then came home strongly into second (40.29) in a HCP at this track last time. Didn't win last time but still ran one of the quickest times on the card. Well placed and gets his chance. EVIESTEEL HOPE (6) recorded a nose second in an A4 last time 28.02 at this track and trip and also jumping from the same draw. Has the ability and looks a key chance. ROMANTIC JAKE (5) is long overdue for a win, finishing in the minors at his last three starts, the latest jumping from this same trap when third in an A4 at this track (27.96). Harder here but expected to feature again. WITTON BABS (1) will have admirers again after placing at this track and distance last time out.

Distance: 450m
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather
Class: A4

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Witton Babs (1) 4522441442
Trainer: J Sutherst (Sunderland)
Prize Money: $13,838
Win / Place: 18% / 62%

3 yo Black B

Sire: DROOPYS SYDNEY (IRE)

Dam: WITTON DERECHO (GB)

Rating

Stats

Career

90: 17-23-16

Track

90: 17-23-16

Trk/Dst

82: 16-18-14

Distance

82: 16-18-14

Season

17: 3-6-1

Metro

90: 17-23-16

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	16	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3
STARTS	20	39	31
1st	4	5	8
2nd	7	10	6
3rd	1	10	5

Comments

Unplaced two runs back then made impressive progress last time to finish second over 450m at this track. Heading in the right direction and well placed to fill another top-three spot.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
2nd of 6	4/5/26	Sunderland	450m	2	0:28.05	57.8 km/h	6.0L	$7.00	0:27.57	0:27.57	A4	$841	$113	6	1. Amidus Call 2. Witton Babs 3. Tassie Tik Tok
4th of 6	28/4/26	Sunderland	450m	2	0:28.22	57.4 km/h	5.0L	$6.00	0:27.81	0:27.45	A4	$856	$115	7	1. Kilwest Gypsy 2. Tassie Tik Tok 3. Speedy Rita
4th of 6	21/4/26	Sunderland	450m	1	0:28.14	57.6 km/h	0.7L	$10	0:28.07	0:27.43	A3	$875	$115	7	1. In Between Days 2. Rileys Rex 3. Real Action
1st of 5	14/4/26	Sunderland	450m	1	0:28.07	57.7 km/h	0.1L	$3.00	0:28.07	0:27.55	A4	$740	$279	7	1. Witton Babs 2. Atealive Sally 3. Dashing Elvis
4th of 6	7/4/26	Sunderland	450m	1	0:28.25	57.3 km/h	3.4L	$5.00	0:27.97	0:27.66	A3	$875	$115	7	1. Ferndale Coola 2. Zari Cooper 3. Moyvane Alice
4th of 5	31/3/26	Sunderland	450m	1	0:28.02	57.8 km/h	4.1L	$2.60	0:27.69	0:27.57	A3	$760	$115	6	1. Marwood Magic 2. In Between Days 3. Romantic Jake

Russmur Josh (2) 4444214522
Trainer: S Linley (Sunderland)
Prize Money: $9,643
Win / Place: 20% / 66%

3 yo WH/FWN D

Sire: CRASH (AUS)

Dam: RUSSMUR ABBEY (IRE)

Rating

Stats

Career

60: 12-15-13

Track

60: 12-15-13

Trk/Dst

49: 10-10-13

Distance

49: 10-10-13

Season

18: 2-7-2

Metro

60: 12-15-13

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	10	0	2	0

Box History	2	3	4	5	6
STARTS	1	9	21	16	13
1st	0	4	2	4	2
2nd	0	1	4	6	4
3rd	0	1	7	2	3

Comments

In the money at this track at his last couple of starts, most recently finishing second over 640m. Won't find this any tougher. Hard to beat with even luck.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
2nd of 6	6/5/26	Sunderland	640m	6	0:40.29	57.2 km/h	3.0L	$9.00	0:40.05	0:40.05	HCP	$907	$113	8	1. Whitburnwarriors 2. Russmur Josh 3. Joannes Hope
2nd of 6	28/4/26	Sunderland	450m	5	0:28.15	57.5 km/h	1.3L	$3.80	0:28.05	0:27.45	HCP	$875	$115	6	1. How Ye Debs 2. Russmur Josh 3. Debbies Hope
5th of 6	22/4/26	Sunderland	640m	5	0:40.46	56.9 km/h	5.8L	$4.50	0:40.00	0:40.00	HCP	$923	$115	5	1. Neon Drifter 2. Marinas Calgary 3. Joannes Hope
4th of 4	17/4/26	Sunderland	640m	2	0:40.32	57.1 km/h	9.2L	$29	0:39.57	0:39.01	IV	$1,731	$192	7	1. Greenwell Tyson 2. Zari Newinn 3. Harness Bell
1st of 5	10/4/26	Sunderland	450m	4	0:28.11	57.6 km/h	1.8L	$4.30	0:28.11	0:27.18	A4	$740	$279	9	1. Russmur Josh 2. Bawn Whisper 3. Mascot Samson
2nd of 5	1/4/26	Sunderland	450m	4	0:28.37	57.1 km/h	3.5L	$4.50	0:28.09	0:27.68	A4	$740	$115	7	1. Lightupthesky 2. Russmur Josh 3. Drish River

Soulwax (3) 535251616x
Trainer: E Y Bell (Sunderland)
Prize Money: $763
Win / Place: 18% / 36%

1 yo BDL B

Sire: MUSTANG JET (IRE)

Dam: MEENAGH MELODY (IRE)

Rating

Stats

Career

11: 2-1-1

Season

5: 2-0-0

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Country

10: 2-1-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4
STARTS	3	4	2	2
1st	1	1	0	0
2nd	0	1	0	0
3rd	0	1	0	0

Comments

Missed the frame when sixth at over 320m Shelbourne Park at her last run ten weeks ago. Tough field and looking to others this time.

Expected Early Speed:Front Runner

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
6th of 6	6/3/26	Shelbourne	320m	3	0:19.48	59.1 km/h	9.3L	$5.00	0:18.83	0:18.83	S2	$1,211	$33	11	1. Pats Cob 2. Gizmo Mysterio 3. Justys Flyer
1st of 6	23/2/26	Derry	274m	1	0:28.74	34.3 km/h	2.3L	$1.00	0:28.74	0:16.84	S1	$0	-	3	1. Soulwax 2. Maggies Return 3. Ghetto Horizon
6th of 6	20/2/26	Dundalk	366m	1	0:22.46	58.7 km/h	8.3L	$1.00	0:21.88	0:21.45	S2	$586	-	21	1. Rolo Crunch 2. Hes Da One 3. Tree Top Hoffa
1st of 6	30/1/26	Dundalk	366m	2	0:21.63	60.9 km/h	2.8L	$1.00	0:21.63	0:21.34	S7	$553	$395	16	1. Soulwax 2. Geezer Mccool 3. Avenue Time
5th of 5	14/1/26	Lifford	480m	2	0:30.99	55.8 km/h	15.1L	$5.00	0:29.93	0:29.46	A6	$781	$70	31	1. Mineola Redeem 2. Longtrain Runnin 3. Golden Cheetah
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2nd of 6	14/12/25	Lifford	480m	2	0:29.98	57.6 km/h	6.8L	$6.00	0:29.51	0:29.51	A6	$1,365	$177	8	1. Run On Bean 2. Soulwax 3. Roseville Rex

An Gaoithe Rua (4) 331241536x
Trainer: Peter Miller (Sunderland)
Prize Money: $2,243
Win / Place: 15% / 52%

3 yo BLU/BDL D

Sire: DROOPYS SYDNEY (IRE)

Dam: WALTHAM MAGIC (IRE)

Rating

Stats

Career

19: 3-2-5

Country

19: 3-2-5

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	3	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6
STARTS	6	3	4	4	1	1
1st	1	0	1	0	0	1
2nd	0	0	0	2	0	0
3rd	1	1	1	2	0	0

Comments

Missed the frame when sixth at over 480m Waterford at his last run five months ago. Others make more appeal.

Expected Early Speed:Front Runner

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
6th of 6	20/12/25	Waterford	480m	1	0:29.61	58.4 km/h	7.6L	$1.67f	0:29.08	0:28.60	A4	$816	-	15	1. Crohane Rosebud 2. Roseville Gizmo 3. Classy Wild
3rd of 6	5/12/25	Kilkenny	480m	1	0:29.64	58.3 km/h	5.3L	$3.50f	0:29.27	0:29.05	A4	$816	$80	14	1. Comer Shark 2. Kilkenny Swift 3. An Gaoithe Rua
5th of 6	21/11/25	Kilkenny	480m	5	0:30.42	56.8 km/h	8.5L	$4.00	0:29.83	0:28.80	A4	$813	-	7	1. Kilkenny Ringo 2. Knocknadoguebale 3. Swift Saver
1st of 6	14/11/25	Kilkenny	480m	3	0:29.33	58.9 km/h	3.5L	$4.00	0:29.33	0:29.00	A4	$822	$574	7	1. An Gaoithe Rua 2. White Gem 3. Annual Cloud
4th of 6	7/11/25	Kilkenny	480m	3	0:29.68	58.2 km/h	4.0L	$5.00	0:29.41	0:28.77	A4	$813	-	14	1. Kilkenny Ringo 2. Foyle Milo 3. Bogger Skimpy
2nd of 6	24/10/25	Kilkenny	480m	4	0:29.78	58.0 km/h	5.0L	$3.25	0:29.43	0:28.76	A4	$814	$159	28	1. Chiltern Model 2. An Gaoithe Rua 3. Smithroes Choice

Romantic Jake (5) 6133631323
Trainer: M K Bulmer (Sunderland)
Prize Money: $2,698
Win / Place: 21% / 63%

2 yo FWN D

Sire: GRANGEVIEW TEN (IRE)

Dam: DRIVE ON ROBYN (IRE)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

19: 4-1-7

Track

18: 4-1-7

Trk/Dst

18: 4-1-7

Distance

18: 4-1-7

Season

18: 4-1-7

Metro

18: 4-1-7

Country

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	4	0	0	0

Box History	3	4	5	6
STARTS	1	2	12	4
1st	0	0	4	0
2nd	0	0	1	0
3rd	1	2	4	0

Comments

In the money at this track at his last couple of starts, most recently finishing third over 450m. Won't find this much tougher. Definite contender.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
3rd of 6	6/5/26	Sunderland	450m	5	0:27.96	57.9 km/h	3.5L	$5.00	0:27.68	0:27.68	A4	$841	$113	5	1. Marchon Kittymae 2. Fredas Kahlo 3. Romantic Jake
2nd of 5	1/5/26	Sunderland	450m	5	0:28.13	57.6 km/h	0.3L	$3.30	0:28.10	0:27.34	A4	$728	$113	5	1. Pookies Luxor 2. Romantic Jake 3. Kilara Majeste
3rd of 6	26/4/26	Sunderland	450m	4	0:28.10	57.7 km/h	2.5L	$4.30	0:27.89	0:27.63	A4	$856	$115	6	1. Dashing Elvis 2. Bawn Dawn 3. Romantic Jake
1st of 6	20/4/26	Sunderland	450m	5	0:28.15	57.5 km/h	0.5L	$10	0:28.15	0:27.60	A4	$856	$279	5	1. Romantic Jake 2. Corbrack Amigo 3. Slay Queen
3rd of 6	15/4/26	Sunderland	450m	5	0:28.23	57.4 km/h	3.1L	$3.80	0:27.98	0:27.49	A4	$856	$115	7	1. Timmys Duo 2. Autumn Time 3. Romantic Jake
6th of 6	8/4/26	Sunderland	450m	5	0:28.86	56.1 km/h	9.9L	$13	0:28.08	0:27.58	A3	$875	$115	8	1. Barnfield Chief 2. Slamannan Villa 3. Real Action

Eviesteel Hope (6) 4135435452
Trainer: M K Bulmer (Sunderland)
Prize Money: $8,148
Win / Place: 16% / 41%

2 yo Black B

Sire: BALLYHIMIKIN JET (IRE)

Dam: ROSSA RAVEN (IRE)

Rating

Stats

Career

55: 9-5-9

Track

50: 9-5-9

Trk/Dst

43: 8-5-8

Distance

43: 8-5-8

Season

17: 2-1-2

Metro

51: 9-5-9

Country

4: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	8	0	1	0

Box History	2	3	4	5	6
STARTS	1	1	3	5	45
1st	1	0	1	2	5
2nd	0	0	0	0	5
3rd	0	0	0	1	8

Comments

Turned in a better effort over 450m at this track last start, finishing second behind Bawn Whisper in an A4. Has the early speed to land on the pace and can stick on. Leading chance who should prove hard to beat.

Expected Early Speed:Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
2nd of 5	5/5/26	Sunderland	450m	6	0:28.02	57.8 km/h	0.1L	$4.30	0:28.01	0:27.34	A4	$728	$113	8	1. Bawn Whisper 2. Eviesteel Hope 3. Emers Pandora
5th of 6	27/4/26	Sunderland	450m	6	0:28.35	57.1 km/h	6.1L	$15	0:27.87	0:27.48	A3	$875	$115	5	1. Reneas Boy 2. Marlfield Rapido 3. Lady Miami
4th of 6	22/4/26	Sunderland	640m	6	0:40.34	57.1 km/h	4.3L	$11	0:40.00	0:40.00	HCP	$923	$115	5	1. Neon Drifter 2. Marinas Calgary 3. Joannes Hope
5th of 5	17/4/26	Sunderland	450m	6	0:28.14	57.6 km/h	6.6L	$8.00	0:27.59	0:26.70	A3	$760	$115	5	1. Lady Christie 2. Aero Donishall 3. Newmoors Amore
3rd of 5	12/4/26	Sunderland	450m	5	0:28.38	57.1 km/h	7.5L	$5.00	0:27.77	0:27.40	A3	$760	$115	6	1. Mustang Titan 2. Speedy Rita 3. Eviesteel Hope
4th of 6	6/4/26	Sunderland	450m	6	0:28.33	57.2 km/h	8.3L	$17	0:27.67	0:27.44	A2	$894	$115	6	1. Zesty Raspberry 2. Cape Sunset 3. Surprise Blue

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