The 20:36:00 at Nottingham delivers the standout contest on today's card — a Open Race — the premier class event over 305 metres with 6 going to post. It's a race that demands closer inspection, and the data backs that up.
Yvonnes Bab from Trap 2 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 305 metres.
Da Don (Trap 3, a middle draw) — trained by M J Russell — emerges as the form pick. Recent form reads 4-3-1-4-2 — a winner last time out. Last clocked 16.30 at Central Park. Da Don is tactically versatile, able to lead or come from off the pace and a closing-speed rating of 100/100. The conditions are ideal: solid course form, comfortable at the trip. Best time over this trip: 17.58s.
Shelt Hill Rosie (Trap 4) is the principal danger. Recent form reads 1-2-2-1-2 — 2 wins from the last 5 starts. Last ran 17.64 over course and distance. Key credentials: solid course form, comfortable at the trip.
Of the remainder, Yvonnes Bab (Trap 2, form 1-2-5-5-1) needs improvement on recent efforts; Barnfield Resort (Trap 6, form 1-2-1-3-6) could benefit if the pace collapses; Glenrock Ace (Trap 1, form 5-2-2-6-5) needs improvement on recent efforts; Nunos Nugget (Trap 5, form 6-4-4-2-4) needs improvement on recent efforts.
The Verdict: Da Don from Trap 3 gets the vote. Shelt Hill Rosie 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.