The 18:14:00 at Yarmouth delivers the standout contest on today's card — a A1 — the elite of the sport event over 462 metres with 5 going to post. It's a race that demands closer inspection, and the data backs that up.
Whyaye Lass from Trap 3 looks the likely leader. With clear early pace, the race tempo will be honest, setting this up as a true test of stamina over the 462 metres.
Whyaye Lass (Trap 3, drawn centrally) — trained by I J Barnard — emerges as the form pick. Recent form reads 2-1-3-1-4 — 2 wins from the last 5 starts. Last ran 28.13 over course and distance. Whyaye Lass is a confirmed front-runner who likes to lead from the lids. The conditions are ideal: solid course form, comfortable at the trip, strong from this trap draw (72/100). Dropping from OR into A1 is a significant advantage — this dog has been running at a higher level. Best time over this trip: 27.85s.
Swift Jericho (Trap 1) is the principal danger. Recent form reads 3-5-3-4-1 — a winner last time out. Last ran 28.27 over course and distance. Swift Jericho is a strong closer who saves the best for the final drive.
Of the remainder, Free Flow (Trap 4, form 4-4-5-5-2) needs improvement on recent efforts; Rolo Crunch (Trap 5, form 1-1) needs improvement on recent efforts; Bird About Town (Trap 2, form 5-1-2-1-1) could benefit if the pace collapses.
The Verdict: Whyaye Lass from Trap 3 gets the vote. With 2 wins from the last 5 starts, the form is there to see. Swift Jericho is the clear danger, but the edge on pace, form, and conditions favours the selection. A genuine betting race — and one where the data has a strong opinion.