K J Ferguson is one of the standout trainers on today's card and the numbers explain why. Over the last three months his dogs have won 13 times from 40 runners — a 32.5% win rate — with a further 8 places taking his combined win-and-place rate to 52.5%. More than half his runners are finishing in the top two. That kind of consistency is difficult to sustain and tells you the yard is working well.
He sends out four runners today, all at Sheffield. Acomb Olga goes first at 11:01 in the A3 500m from trap 6. Then the 12:26 A5 500m features two Ferguson runners together: Acomb Billy from trap 5 and Acomb Mo from trap 6. When a trainer enters two dogs in the same race it is always worth noting — they know which dog they prefer, and one of the two is usually there to make the pace or fill a gap in a card. Finally, Acomb Blossom runs in the 12:59 A4 500m from trap 6.
A trainer running at 32.5% wins over 40 runners is not there by accident. That reflects dogs in proper condition and well-placed in the right grades. With four live chances across the Sheffield card today, Ferguson is the trainer name to follow.