Sunderland Greyhound Racing Tips: Monday 27 April 2026
Sunderland Greyhound Stadium hosts 12 races on Monday 27 April, with the first race at 14:29 and the final race at 17:56. This North East venue has a loyal local following and offers competitive racing across multiple grades on sand surface.
Race 16:22 | A1 Grade | 450m
Runners:
- Trap 1: Zesty Raspberry (Y Bell)
- Trap 2: Charlies Topshot (M K Bulmer)
- Trap 3: Trevorfoot (M K Bulmer)
- Trap 4: Church St Katie (P Miller)
- Trap 5: Surprise Blue (G Stark)
Zesty Raspberry has had a brilliant recent run, winning four of the last five races at A1-A4 grade. However, the most recent outing on 14 April saw a 5th place finish after being released and bumped at bend 1 and 1/4. Charlies Topshot has strong credentials here, winning on 20 April in A2 company at Sunderland (by 2.25 lengths with a carded start and led from 1), and prior to that also won at A3 grade in March. This dog is in terrific form and returning to home track. Trevorfoot, despite racing in Trap 4 in recent runs, has won at A2 and remains competitive at A1, though recent efforts have seen 4th place finishes.
NAP: Charlies Topshot, Trap 2. The 2-year-old bitch has just recorded a win here on 20 April in A2 grade and is moving into A1 company with genuine winning form. At Sunderland Trap 2 over 450m, she has the platform to break from 2 and lead early, as indicated by her carded start and leading pattern in recent victories.
Race 16:41 | A3 Grade | 450m
Runners:
- Trap 1: Zesty Kiwi (Y Bell)
- Trap 2: Newmoors Amore (M K Bulmer)
- Trap 3: Lostrigg Benny (D Blackbird)
- Trap 4: Kittys The Boss (G Strike)
- Trap 6: Boulevard Kellie (Y Bell)
Zesty Kiwi is in outstanding form, winning on 22 April (by 3.75 lengths from Trap 2 in A4, released to middle, strong lead). The dog has also posted multiple 4th place finishes recently, showing consistency. Lostrigg Benny has mixed form, with a recent win at A4 (24 March, narrow margin), but suffered a fall on 12 April and earlier 6th place finishes at this grade. Newmoors Amore has struggled of late, with a 5th place from 22 April (crowded at bend 1, blocked at bend 4) and several mid-field efforts.
NAP: Zesty Kiwi, Trap 1. The 2-year-old dog has a strong recent win at A4 on 22 April and is moving up to A3 off the back of excellent form. Despite being in Trap 1, Zesty Kiwi has released well and settled into middle before strong finishing efforts. Sunderland's sand track and 450m trip suit this runner's release and drive profile.
Race 17:37 | A3 Grade | 450m
Runners:
- Trap 1: Lady Miami (G Strike)
- Trap 2: Reneas Boy (G Strike)
- Trap 3: Bawn Whisper (C McNicholas)
- Trap 4: Marlfield Rapido (P Miller)
- Trap 5: Hollyhill Rose (M K Bulmer)
- Trap 6: Eviesteel Hope (M K Bulmer)
Lady Miami has exceptional recent form: won on 21 April (by 1.5 lengths at A4, carded, led in), won on 15 April (by 6.5 lengths at A5, released to middle, always led), and won on 7 April (by 4.5 lengths at A6). This 3-year-old is moving up in grade but remains in peak condition. Bawn Whisper is also in form with a win on 20 April (early pace, always led at A4) and has shown leadership patterns consistently. Reneas Boy has been struggling: 4th on 22 April after being carded and running up into bumping trouble.
NAP: Lady Miami, Trap 1. The 3-year-old bitch has won three consecutive races at A4, A5, and A6 grades, showing consistent improvement. At Trap 1 over 450m at Sunderland, Lady Miami has the early pace and middle-ground positioning to capitalise. Form comments show "Rls-Mid" releases and "ALd" (always led) patterns, perfectly suited to this track and grade.
Race 15:26 | A4 Grade | 450m
Runners:
- Trap 1: Corbrack Amigo (J Teal)
- Trap 2: Marwood Raven (G Strike)
- Trap 3: Danielle Be Fast (D Blackbird)
- Trap 4: Millhill Yogi (G Stark)
- Trap 5: Linton Reginald (J Teal)
- Trap 6: Kerryroad Millie (D Blackbird)
Marwood Raven has outstanding recent form: won on 22 April (by 2.5 lengths at A5, released, always led), 2nd on 14 April (released, bad card at bend 1), 2nd on 8 April (by 0.75 lengths, released to middle, led from bend 2 to near line). The 1-year-old bitch is consistently leading and winning at A5-A6. Danielle Be Fast also has back-to-back wins: 15 April (by 0.75 lengths, led in) and 6 April (by nose, slow away, led near line). Corbrack Amigo has shown 2nd place finishes on 20 April, though remains competitive.
NAP: Marwood Raven, Trap 2. The 1-year-old has three consecutive top-two finishes and just recorded a win on 22 April in A5. At Trap 2 over 450m, Marwood Raven's "Rls" (rails) release and "ALd" (always led) pattern is ideally matched to this track's trap bias for standard distances, where middle traps allow early control without congestion.
Meeting Overview
Sunderland offers a competitive 12-race card mixing A1 through A6 grades. The feature races concentrate on 450m racing, ideal for settling and pace changes. No staying or sprint races are featured on this card. Expect tight finishes across most races given Sunderland's sand surface consistency and the quality of the field.
Punters' Note
Check starting prices (SP) at your bookmaker 10 to 15 minutes before each race; greyhound odds firm up quickly near off-time. Betfair, Bet365, Sky Bet, and William Hill all offer competitive greyhound markets. Forecast and reverse forecast betting are popular across these six-runner fields, particularly in the feature A1 and A3 grades where form is more predictable. Each-way betting is rarely offered on greyhound racing, so focus on win and place backing, or forecast doubles.