Sunderland Bags Race 9

Retired Greyhounds Make Great Pets Stakes

Prize Money: $757

PLACEINMYHEART (5) had been in super honest form hitting the frame three times on end before finishing fifth (27.98) at this track last time. Has a good record here including three wins. Can discover winning form. MUSTANG POPPY (4) racing well in handicaps. In the money at this track two back then finished third at her latest appearance breaking from 4m at this track over 450m (27.96). Jumps with a 6m advantage. Must be included on recent form. THORS HOPE (6) impressed when clocking a speedy 27.53 over 450m at this track three back then has hit the frame in both runs since. Expected to feature on best figures. CALABINA (2) was long odds at handicap debut last time when jumping from the 6m and finishing fourth over 450m at this track (28.27). Much improved by the experience and expected to do better.

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

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Droopys History (1) 4532415351
Trainer: C Mcnicholas (Sunderland)
Prize Money: $7,125
Win / Place: 10% / 17%

Last Start Winner from Box

2 yo Black D

Sire: SIGNET ACE (IRE)

Dam: JAYTEE CHARLIE (IRE)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

56: 6-1-3

Track

56: 6-1-3

Trk/Dst

53: 6-1-3

Distance

53: 6-1-3

Season

26: 2-1-2

Metro

56: 6-1-3

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	6	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3
STARTS	41	11	4
1st	5	1	0
2nd	1	0	0
3rd	3	0	0

Comments

Showed pleasing improvement after a modest run two back with a handicap win with a 14m advantage at this track over 450m (27.60). Tackles another handicap and will break 13m from scratch. In winning form but happy to watch 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
1st of 5	4/8/26	Sunderland	450m	1	0:27.60	58.7 km/h	3.8L	$4.30	0:27.60	0:27.44	HCP	$757	$297	8	1. Droopys History 2. Harlequin Ada 3. Mustang Poppy
5th of 6	27/7/26	Sunderland	450m	1	0:29.22	55.4 km/h	13.3L	$13	0:28.15	0:27.41	A9	$701	$96	10	1. Hadesthedancer 2. Westforth Lynett 3. Lillies Bubbles
3rd of 5	17/7/26	Sunderland	450m	1	0:28.01	57.8 km/h	6.3L	$9.00	0:27.50	0:27.34	HCP	$758	$115	5	1. Wing View 2. Hes From Blyth 3. Droopys History
5th of 5	12/7/26	Sunderland	450m	1	0:28.15	57.5 km/h	8.0L	$8.00	0:27.50	0:27.39	HCP	$758	$115	6	1. Kittys The Boss 2. Boulevard Kellie 3. Black Rikke
1st of 5	6/7/26	Sunderland	450m	1	0:27.60	58.7 km/h	0.3L	$9.00	0:27.60	0:27.60	HCP	$758	$298	8	1. Droopys History 2. Kittys The Boss 3. Black Rikke
4th of 5	28/6/26	Sunderland	450m	1	0:28.15	57.5 km/h	6.8L	$10	0:27.60	0:27.60	HCP	$758	$115	7	1. Wing View 2. Aero Tioman 3. Gemmas Hope

Calabina (2) 4515661354
Trainer: E Y Bell (Sunderland)
Prize Money: $2,036
Win / Place: 18% / 31%

2 yo Black B

Sire: BALLYMAC CASHOUT (IRE)

Dam: TIMMYS PENNY (GB)

Rating

Stats

Career

16: 3-0-2

Track

15: 3-0-2

Trk/Dst

15: 3-0-2

Distance

15: 3-0-2

Season

15: 3-0-2

Metro

16: 3-0-2

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Was having first try in a handicap when jumping from the 6m, finishing fourth (28.27) over 450m at this track. Will be starting 9m from the scratch dog. Has ability and worth keeping safe.

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
4th of 5	4/8/26	Sunderland	450m	4	0:28.27	57.3 km/h	8.3L	$4.30	0:27.60	0:27.44	HCP	$757	$115	6	1. Droopys History 2. Harlequin Ada 3. Mustang Poppy
5th of 6	29/7/26	Sunderland	450m	2	0:29.03	55.8 km/h	13.5L	$8.00	0:27.94	0:27.18	A7	$777	$106	5	1. Untold Kaspa 2. Untold Floki 3. Strike It Hannah
3rd of 5	24/7/26	Sunderland	450m	4	0:28.47	56.9 km/h	2.2L	$8.00	0:28.28	0:27.03	A7	$672	$106	14	1. Skeard Betty 2. Untold Floki 3. Calabina
1st of 6	10/7/26	Sunderland	450m	1	0:28.07	57.7 km/h	3.3L	$10	0:28.07	0:26.91	A8	$768	$240	5	1. Calabina 2. Sarahs Hope 3. Vinegarhill Spy
6th of 6	5/7/26	Sunderland	450m	1	0:28.88	56.1 km/h	11.2L	$11	0:27.97	0:27.40	A8	$768	$106	7	1. Aero Tioman 2. Lazy Loo 3. Kilmaloo Stilly
6th of 6	28/6/26	Sunderland	450m	1	0:28.91	56.0 km/h	12.0L	$3.75	0:27.95	0:27.60	A8	$768	$106	7	1. Abbeyside Jasmin 2. Vinegarhill Spy 3. Kilmaloo Stilly

Mustang Poppy (4) 2515344233
Trainer: D Blackbird (Sunderland)
Prize Money: $4,613
Win / Place: 11% / 55%

2 yo FWN B

Sire: GRANGEVIEW TEN (IRE)

Dam: FASHION MODEL (IRE)

Rating

Stats

Career

34: 4-6-9

Track

33: 4-6-9

Trk/Dst

33: 4-6-9

Distance

33: 4-6-9

Season

31: 4-6-7

Metro

34: 4-6-9

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

Box History	2	3	4	5
STARTS	2	8	16	8
1st	1	1	2	0
2nd	0	1	2	3
3rd	1	3	3	2

Comments

In the money at this track at her last couple of starts, most recently finishing third over 450m. Won't find this any harder. Hard to beat with even luck.

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
3rd of 5	4/8/26	Sunderland	450m	5	0:27.96	57.9 km/h	4.5L	$4.50	0:27.60	0:27.44	HCP	$757	$115	7	1. Droopys History 2. Harlequin Ada 3. Mustang Poppy
3rd of 5	28/7/26	Sunderland	450m	5	0:27.70	58.5 km/h	3.0L	$3.30	0:27.45	0:00.00	HCP	$758	$115	6	1. Wing View 2. Harlequin Ada 3. Mustang Poppy
2nd of 5	22/7/26	Sunderland	450m	5	0:28.39	57.1 km/h	4.8L	$5.00	0:28.00	0:27.09	HCP	$758	$115	5	1. Wing View 2. Mustang Poppy 3. Neon Drifter
4th of 6	17/7/26	Sunderland	450m	3	0:28.09	57.7 km/h	4.6L	$17	0:27.72	0:27.34	A6	$835	$115	7	1. Monroe Milo 2. Baby Centurion 3. Roaming Jet
4th of 5	10/7/26	Sunderland	450m	5	0:28.18	57.5 km/h	5.8L	$4.30	0:27.72	0:26.91	A6	$720	$115	5	1. Bawn Whisper 2. Kennys Choice 3. Laurens Ladygaga
3rd of 5	5/7/26	Sunderland	450m	4	0:27.58	58.7 km/h	2.2L	$6.00	0:27.40	0:27.40	HCP	$758	$115	7	1. Hes From Blyth 2. Boozed Jasmin 3. Mustang Poppy

Placeinmyheart (5) 2221562235
Trainer: M K Bulmer (Sunderland)
Prize Money: $4,819
Win / Place: 24% / 69%

2 yo BDL B

Sire: GRANGEVIEW TEN (IRE)

Dam: BALLYDOYLE GRACE (IRE)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

33: 8-11-4

Track

22: 3-9-3

Trk/Dst

22: 3-9-3

Distance

22: 3-9-3

Season

20: 3-9-2

Metro

22: 3-9-3

Country

11: 5-2-1

1st Up

3: 1-0-1

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6
STARTS	2	13	4	5	8	1
1st	1	2	1	2	2	0
2nd	0	6	1	1	3	0
3rd	0	2	0	1	0	1

Comments

Has been hot and cold of late in handicaps. In the money two back when started off 5m at this track then finished fifth at her latest appearance breaking from 5m at this track over 450m (27.98).

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
5th of 5	3/8/26	Sunderland	450m	5	0:27.98	57.9 km/h	5.4L	$6.00	0:27.55	0:27.49	HCP	$757	$115	7	1. Neon Whisper 2. As Mo Bhealach 3. Wing View
3rd of 5	27/7/26	Sunderland	450m	4	0:27.90	58.1 km/h	6.0L	$4.50	0:27.41	0:27.41	HCP	$758	$115	7	1. Whyaye Gan On 2. Rileys Rex 3. Placeinmyheart
2nd of 5	20/7/26	Sunderland	450m	5	0:27.72	58.4 km/h	1.5L	$4.00	0:27.60	0:27.38	HCP	$758	$115	6	1. Whyaye Gan On 2. Placeinmyheart 3. Luminous Secret
2nd of 5	14/7/26	Sunderland	450m	5	0:27.62	58.7 km/h	0.5L	$8.00	0:27.58	0:27.18	HCP	$758	$115	34	1. Mrs Charm 2. Placeinmyheart 3. Debbies Hope
34 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 3	8/7/26	Sunderland	450m	3	N/A	-	7.5L	$0.00	0:27.55		Trial	$0	-	-	1. Dromana Fergie 2. Charlies Topshot 3. Placeinmyheart
6th of 6	10/6/26	Sunderland	450m	4	0:28.49	56.9 km/h	8.0L	$5.50	0:27.85	0:27.34	A3	$852	$112	7	1. Cape Sunset 2. Slamannan Villa 3. Fredas Kahlo

Thors Hope (6) 4434444132
Trainer: C Mcnicholas (Sunderland)
Prize Money: $4,248
Win / Place: 19% / 41%

2 yo Black/WH D

Sire: BALLYHIMIKIN JET (IRE)

Dam: MILLROAD GIRL (IRE)

Rating

Stats

Career

31: 6-4-3

Track

28: 6-4-3

Trk/Dst

28: 6-4-3

Distance

28: 6-4-3

Season

28: 6-4-3

Metro

28: 6-4-3

Country

3: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	6	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4
STARTS	18	10	2	1
1st	5	1	0	0
2nd	3	1	0	0
3rd	1	2	0	0

Comments

Followed a minor placing at this track two runs ago with a sound second, beaten 6 lengths, last start in an A2 at this track over 450m (27.76). Not to be underestimated.

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 5	2/8/26	Sunderland	450m	1	0:27.76	58.4 km/h	6.5L	$6.00	0:27.23	0:27.23	A2	$776	$115	11	1. Currans Dodge 2. Thors Hope 3. Blackstone Tino
3rd of 5	22/7/26	Sunderland	450m	2	0:27.62	58.7 km/h	0.6L	$6.00	0:27.55	0:27.09	A2	$777	$115	5	1. Amidus Call 2. Ballyhimikin Ivy 3. Thors Hope
1st of 6	17/7/26	Sunderland	450m	2	0:27.53	58.8 km/h	1.3L	$8.00	0:27.53	0:27.34	A3	$873	$298	5	1. Thors Hope 2. Kerryroad Millie 3. Southwood Kitty
4th of 5	12/7/26	Sunderland	450m	2	0:28.01	57.8 km/h	4.2L	$6.00	0:27.67	0:27.39	A3	$758	$115	5	1. Speedy Checkout 2. Kerryroad Millie 3. Marlfield Rapido
4th of 5	7/7/26	Sunderland	450m	2	0:27.79	58.3 km/h	1.7L	$8.00	0:27.66	0:27.04	A3	$758	$115	6	1. Gallant Queen 2. Charlottes Hope 3. Damn Good
4th of 5	1/7/26	Sunderland	450m	2	0:28.10	57.7 km/h	8.5L	$7.00	0:27.42	0:27.42	A3	$758	$115	5	1. Confident Josie 2. Whitburnwarriors 3. Fredas Kahlo

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