Sunderland Greyhound Tips | 26 May 2026

Sunderland Greyhound Tips – Tuesday 26 May 2026

Sunderland hosts 12 races on sand on Tuesday evening, with the first race at 18:37 and the meeting concluding at 21:46. This North East venue commands a loyal local following and offers competitive A-grade racing throughout the card.

19:11 – Grade A1 450m

The opening feature serves up a quality A1 contest on sand. Queen Dido has been knocking on the door with recent form of 34241, showing consistency at this grade and distance. She has two wins from five recent outings and finished third last time by half a length, suggesting she is due a victory. However, trap draw is critical on sand at Sunderland: Trap 4 holds a significant 27 per cent strike rate over the last 60 days, commanding the best percentage on the card at this trip.

Crafty Hopscotch, running from Trap 3, presents the standout value here. The dog has won two of the last three outings, including a dominant A2 victory on 5 May (1¾ lengths clear) and a recent A1 win at Sunderland (2½ lengths) on 13 May. Form reads 53115 with two wins in the five. The dog has stepped up through the grades and handled A1 company convincingly. Despite Trap 3 showing only 10 per cent strike rate at this trip, Crafty Hopscotch’s form is simply too strong to ignore.

NAP: Crafty Hopscotch, Trap 3. Backing each-way in forecast markets offers value given the grade and the dog’s proven form over this track and distance.

20:54 – Grade A2 450m

This A2 affair features Thors Hope, who burst into form with a dominant 6-length victory last time from Trap 1 at A3 level. The form line reads 14314 across the last five runs, but the recent win and the pattern of improvement is notable. Thors Hope has two wins in five and previously captured an A4 victory by a single length.

Rocks Anne offers a more solid platform. The bitch won at this exact grade and trip on 12 May (½ length margin, leading from the front). Recent form of 15552 shows inconsistency, but the win came in strong fashion and the dog is trained by E Lagan, a consistent handler at Sunderland. Running from Trap 2, Rocks Anne sits in the middle-ground of trap bias (20 per cent) and should be competitive.

NAP: Thors Hope, Trap 1. The dog’s momentum is unmistakable and A3 form translates well into A2 company on sand.

21:11 – Grade A3 450m

Bricken Sally heads the betting here with a recent A4 victory (2¼ lengths, led from the first half) and solid recent form of 15313. The bitch has two wins in five and handles Sunderland sand well, running consistently at this venue. Trap 1 carries 22 per cent strike rate, a respectable draw for this distance.

Level Ancona warrants close attention despite a longer recent absence. The form line reaches back to early April but the dog shows consistent A1 form (32222) with two second-place finishes close together and a narrow loss in an Open race (shadow margin). Running from Trap 3, the dog has track experience and grade form, though limited data is available on return.

NAP: Bricken Sally, Trap 1. Recent form, recent victory, and a clean track record at Sunderland make her the safest choice in what appears a competitive heat.

21:28 – Grade A3 450m

Confident Josie dominates the recent form data with three wins from the last five (form: 23143). The bitch won most recently on 4 May by 2¾ lengths from Trap 2 at A3 level, and the runner-up finish last time (½ length, from Trap 1) suggests the dog remains sharp and in contention. Trap 2 shows 20 per cent strike rate here, a reliable draw.

Emers Noddy shows a mixed profile, with a recent A2 third (by 1¾) after spending time in sprint racing at D1 (261m). The dog’s form across sprints reads well but the step back to 450m on sand after sprint competition may require settling time. Form is 34341 with the fourth most recently at A2 distance.

NAP: Confident Josie, Trap 2. Three wins in five, a recent A3 victory, and a strong second last time at this grade and trip make this the clearest choice of the evening card.

Punters should check Starting Prices 15 to 20 minutes before race time, as greyhound odds firm considerably closer to off-time. Bet365, Betfair, and SkyBet offer the best greyhound markets at Sunderland. Forecast and reverse forecast bets are popular in six-runner fields and offer value when backing dogs with strong recent form.