Retired Greyhounds Make Great Pets Stakes
| Trap | Dog | Trainer | Rated | Spd | Bnd | Suitability | Form | Comp | Pred | SP | Bet | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LR | 2LR | 3LR | 4LR | 5LR | 6LR | 7LR | 8LR | 9LR | 10LR | Trap | Track | Class | Dist | ||||||||||||
| 1 | ▶ Beretta Makalab 2y 16 | E Y Bell — 21% R538 W111 P290 Trainer form — last 3 months | - | 55 | 46 | 50 (4) | 40 (6) | 37 (6) | 50 (2) | 59 (2) | 37 (6) | 58 (3) | 66 (2) | 68 (2) | 65 (2) | 33 | 35 | 22 | 26 | 50 | 48 | 1 | 8/1 | - | |
| 2 | ▶ Moonveen Hijackd 2y 9 | G Strike — 20% R421 W83 P223 Trainer form — last 3 months | - | 49 | 54 | 49 (4) | 55 (4) | 54 (3) | 32 (6) | 56 (3) | 54 (4) | 45 (6) | 72 (1) | 43 (6) | 45 (6) | 30 | 36 | 38 | 19 | 51 | 38 | 3 | 7/2 | - | |
| 4 | ▶ Rosstemple Bend 1y 4 | P Miller — 20% R608 W124 P335 Trainer form — last 3 months | - | 44 | 49 | 43 (6) | 58 (2) | 41 (5) | 37 (5) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 46 | 33 | 5 | 13/8JF | - | |
| 5 | ▶ Ballintemple Fogd 1y | C Mcnicholas — 14% R532 W77 P258 Trainer form — last 3 months | - | - | - | 59 (3) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 38 | 4 | 6/1 | - | |
| 6 | ▶ Pollys Purlerb 2y 14 | D Blackbird — 16% R1099 W177 P609 Trainer form — last 3 months | - | 52 | 52 | 54 (3) | 53 (4) | 53 (4) | 12 (6) | 21 (6) | 28 (2) | 22 (6) | 37 (1) | 23 (5) | 33 (2) | 31 | - | - | - | 45 | 44 | 2 | 13/8JF | - | |
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| Trap | Dog | Best | Avg | Last | Speed | Off best | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beretta Makala | 27.95 | 28.26 | 28.35 | 55 | +0.40 | Fastest, no C&D win | |
| 2 | Moonveen Hijack | 28.19 | 28.43 | 28.29 | 48 | +0.10 | Model pick | |
| 4 | Rosstemple Ben | 28.26 | 28.68 | 28.26 | 43 | 0.00 | Limited recent racing | |
| 5 | Ballintemple Fog | Recent runs were over 525m at a different track - times and rating not comparable to this field. | — | Different track/trip - not comparable | ||||
| 6 | Pollys Purler | 28.17 | 28.37 | 28.17 | 51 | 0.00 | Recent form improving | |
The night closes with another A5 heat, back in the grade band where Sunderland's numbers are least reliable, so no single figure should be trusted too far here. Trap 2 has the best record in this grade at just over 20%, trap 4 the weakest at just over 16%. Moonveen Hijack has the best combination of recent form and bend rating from that favoured trap 2 draw. Beretta Makala is quickest on the clock but has never actually won at this course and distance despite six places from ten attempts. Ballintemple Fog is a major query, dropping back in distance after her recent runs came over 525 metres at another track entirely, so her clocking figures aren't comparable to this field. Rosstemple Ben has very little recent racing to judge her on.
Fourth last time out and the form of 55, 54, 32, 56, 54, 45 is fairly consistent apart from one blip - all graded races, no trial concerns. Best bend rating of this field's proven runners, which matters on Sunderland's tricky turn. One win and one place from ten course and distance runs is modest, but she's rated the best of the group on average performance among those with reliable recent data. Drawn in the best trap in this grade cut tonight, which tips a genuinely open-looking race in her favour.
Well beaten last time out and the form of 40, 37, 50, 59, 37, 58 is up and down without a clear pattern - all graded races, no trial concerns. Fastest recorded time of this field on the clock. The query is course and distance form: six places from ten runs here is a strong involvement rate, but she has never actually crossed the line first at these exact conditions, which is a genuine yellow flag even with the raw speed advantage. A workable draw adds to a competitive if slightly frustrating profile.
Runner-up last time out but with only three recorded runs to judge her by, the form of 58, 41, 37 is too sparse to draw firm conclusions - all graded races, no trial concerns. Just one place from three course and distance runs offers little evidence either way. A balanced pace profile in theory, but drawn in the weakest box in this grade cut tonight. Very much a watching brief until more evidence builds up.
Last seen finishing sixth over 525 metres at a different track back in June, so her recent clocking figures simply aren't comparable to tonight's 450 metre field - all graded races, no trial concerns, but form of 39, 36, 38 at the longer trip elsewhere offers little guide to how she'll handle this specific test. No course and distance experience recorded at Sunderland over this trip. A genuine unknown dropping into unfamiliar territory tonight.
Third last time out and the form of 54, 53, 53, 12, 21, 28 shows a clear recent improvement - the last three runs in the 50s are a big step up from the poor figures further back, all graded races with no trial concerns. No wins or places from four course and distance runs, though the sample is small and recent form suggests she's building into these conditions. A balanced pace profile from a reasonable draw. Worth another look if the recent upturn continues.
Key insight: A5 grade at Sunderland remains one of the trickier bands to call - the trap spread is tight and the top-rated dog's edge is modest, so course and distance evidence and trap position matter more than raw ratings alone.
T1:18.06% T2:20.31% T3:20.0% T4:16.33% T5:18.18% T6:19.44%
1,798 condition runs
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
1Beretta Makala | 44 | 75 | Closer |
2Moonveen Hijack | 55 | 44 | Fader |
4Rosstemple Ben | 47 | 46 | All-Rounder |
5Ballintemple Fog | — | — | No data |
6Pollys Purler | 53 | 54 | All-Rounder |
Only runs at exactly 450m — no cross-distance comparisons. Tight cluster = reliable, wide spread = volatile. Faster times on the left. Hover any dot for race details. Amber = troubled run.
Each dog's average pace per 10m at every distance they've run. Green = fastest, red = slowest — shows where each dog is naturally strongest. Today's distance (450m) is highlighted.
| Dog | 290m | 450m | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beretta Makala | — | 0.629 |
| 2 | Moonveen Hijack | — | 0.632 |
| 4 | Rosstemple Ben | — | 0.637 |
| 5 | Ballintemple Fog | — | 0.624 |
| 6 | Pollys Purler | 0.603 | 0.630 |
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.