Retired Greyhounds Make Great Pets Stakes
| Trap | Dog | Trainer | Rated | Spd | Bnd | Suitability | Form | Comp | Pred | SP | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LR | 2LR | 3LR | 4LR | 5LR | 6LR | 7LR | 8LR | 9LR | 10LR | Trap | Track | Class | Dist | |||||||||||
| 1 | ▶ Knockbroganexileb 2y 7 | C Mcnicholas — 17% R516 W88 P265 Trainer form — last 3 months | - | 49 | 49 | 72 (3) | 71 (4) | 82 (2) | 86 (1) | 89 (1) | 62 (5) | 45 (6) | 84 (1) | 83 (1) | 84 (1) | 51 | 45 | 30 | 45 | 71 | 63 | 2 | 7/4 | |
| 2 | ▶ Anglesey Exiled 2y 25 | D Blackbird — 17% R1084 W182 P585 Trainer form — last 3 months | - | 30 | 46 | 77 (2) | 70 (5) | 81 (1) | 69 (2) | 83 (1) | 66 (2) | 11 (6) | 71 (2) | 36 (3) | - | 42 | 44 | - | 44 | 64 | 57 | 4 | 20/1 | |
| 3 | ▶ Antigua Icemand 3y 26 | G Strike — 18% R410 W74 P220 Trainer form — last 3 months | - | 50 | 49 | 38 (6) | 72 (2) | 73 (3) | 55 (5) | 70 (3) | 62 (4) | 46 (5) | 90 (1) | 64 (4) | 73 (3) | 46 | 41 | 45 | 41 | 67 | 58 | 3 | 7/2 | |
| 4 | ▶ Doalittledanceb 2y 19 | E Y Bell — 22% R520 W113 P293 Trainer form — last 3 months | - | 56 | 50 | 81 (2) | 74 (2) | 86 (1) | 59 (4) | 82 (1) | 55 (5) | 66 (2) | 72 (2) | 55 (5) | 51 (5) | 63 | 58 | 25 | 49 | 70 | 65 | 1 | 11/8F | |
| 5 | ▶ Headford Eimearb 1yN/R 13 | C Mcnicholas — 17% R516 W88 P265 Trainer form — last 3 months | - | 57 | 71 | 73 (3) | 67 (4) | 81 (1) | 78 (1) | 73 (5) | 59 (1) | 76 (4) | 82 (2) | 83 (2) | - | 53 | 59 | 30 | 61 | 73 | 68 | - | - | |
| 6 | ▶ Murhur Bolgerd 2y 14 | D Blackbird — 17% R1084 W182 P585 Trainer form — last 3 months | - | 36 | 39 | 43 (5) | 53 (5) | 66 (6) | 60 (2) | 42 (3) | 42 (6) | 64 (5) | 88 (3) | 41 (1) | - | 29 | 38 | 23 | 38 | 61 | 52 | 5 | 9/2 | |
Headford Eimear is the model pick and emerges as the standout value at A2 level. With a 73 avgP rating and composite score of 68, the dog ranks highest by a meaningful margin, but the differentiator is consistency: form reads P76→P82→P83→P77→P71→P73, showing six runs all in the 71-83 range with zero failures. This is elite consistency at A2 level. The outstanding bend rating (71) and exceptional track suitability (59) and distance suitability (61) create a tri-factor convergence on this trip at this venue. T5 dominance (21.29%, 263 runs) is structurally the best trap at this condition set, and Eimear's suitability scores indicate the dog is disproportionately benefiting from that draw. The fader profile (CS=12) appears initially concerning, but in context, it reflects a dog who leads early then softens late—not a weakness at A2 where sustained velocity through closing is valued over final explosive pace. Last run (2nd A2 CD, "QAw,LedToNrLn" quick away, led to near line) confirms the race pattern: Eimear led, was challenged hard, but lost narrowly, indicating current form and competitive edge. Trainer C McNicholas (16% strike rate) is solid. The pick is supported by ratings, form consistency, condition suitability, and structural trap advantage.
Strong danger. Back-to-back A2 wins and 71 avgP are impressive, but composite score (63 vs 68) is 5pp behind, meaningful in this high-separation field. Track/distance suitability (45/45 vs 59/61) indicates less condition-specific optimization. Downward form trajectory (84→83→55→51) is a check on momentum.
Clear outsider. T2 structural disadvantage compounds with weak speed (30) and poor track/distance fit. Form volatility (36→82→69→63→79) with recent decline. Last run carded for trouble.
Mid-field proposition. Composite score (58) places dog in third tier. Track/distance suitability (41/41) indicates less optimization for this trip. Closer profile offers some recovery potential but not enough to overcome ratings deficit.
Strong threat but not favourite. Composite score (65) is 3pp behind Eimear (68). Form volatility (86→59→82→55→66) is more pronounced than pick. Recent win (1st A2) is positive but distance suitability (49) is moderate. All-rounder profile lacks specialization.
Clear outsider. Composite score (52) is the field's lowest. Extreme form volatility (42→64→88→41→84) indicates unreliable execution. Class suitability (23) suggests A2 is above ability level. Track/distance suitability (38/38) both weak.
Strong separation (11.55pp) means ratings predict outcomes reliably. T5 dominance is both structural and cyclical with top-tier runner concentration.
T5 DOMINANT 21.29% (263 runs); T2 weakest 15.81% (215)
Speed Progress · Adjusted times at 450m · Fastest at top
Pre-race stats that explain the top 3 finishers
Pace Profile
Avg early pace vs closing speed from last 5 runs
| Dog | Early | Close | Style |
|---|---|---|---|
1Knockbroganexile | 49 | 52 | All-Rounder |
2Anglesey Exile | 51 | 44 | All-Rounder |
3Antigua Iceman | 42 | 75 | Closer |
4Doalittledance | 49 | 54 | All-Rounder |
5Headford Eimear | 75 | 12 | Fader |
6Murhur Bolger | 51 | 48 | All-Rounder |
How consistent is each dog? Tight cluster = reliable, wide spread = volatile. Faster times on the left. Hover any dot for race details. Amber = troubled run.
Performance rating trend over last 10 races. Hover any dot for race details. Amber dots = troubled runs.
Trainer patterns, moves signals, and form streaks at this venue.