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Star Sports & Orchestrate English Greyhound Derby 2026 - Final
| Trap | Dog | Trainer | Rated | Spd | Bnd | Suitability | Form | Comp | Pred | SP | ||||||||||||||
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| LR | 2LR | 3LR | 4LR | 5LR | 6LR | 7LR | 8LR | 9LR | 10LR | Trap | Track | Class | Dist | |||||||||||
| 1 | ▶ Ballymac Duffled 2yREP 25 | L Dowling — 33% R21 W7 P17 Trainer form — last 3 months | - | 55 | 53 | 83 (3) | 78 (3) | 95 (1) | 97 (1) | 53 (5) | 67 (2) | 71 (1) | 72 (1) | 40 (5) | 59 (2) | 35 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 87 | 60 | 2 | - | |
| 2 | ▶ Ballymac Ralfd 2yREP 16 | L Dowling — 33% R21 W7 P17 Trainer form — last 3 months | - | 53 | 56 | 77 (2) | 86 (2) | 97 (1) | 97 (1) | 42 (6) | 57 (2) | 100 (1) | 47 (4) | 71 (1) | - | 53 | 56 | 52 | 54 | 88 | 62 | 1 | - | |
| 3 | ▶ Lennies Eddied 2yREP 15 | P Hennessy — 14% R22 W3 P14 Trainer form — last 3 months | - | 54 | 52 | 78 (2) | 83 (2) | 96 (1) | 79 (2) | 97 (1) | 97 (1) | 38 (6) | 100 (1) | 72 (3) | 94 (1) | 1 | 68 | 49 | 65 | 87 | 61 | 3 | - | |
Singalong Polly is selected on the combination of the best speed rank in the field, the fastest best time at this trip, a dominant recent win in OR2 company at this distance, and a trainer whose percentage at Towcester is among the strongest on the card this evening. Trap three is the second-best draw at Towcester 500m OR2 in historical terms, and for a closing runner operating with the highest raw pace in the field, the positioning advantage of a mid-inside draw is compounded by the ability to accelerate away from rivals through the back straight. The recent win performance figure was notably high, suggesting a dog currently operating at or near peak level. Against a danger drawn at trap one with a similar recent win, the tiebreakers fall to Singalong Polly: best time, best speed rank, and a trainer record that inspires confidence in the preparation. The case is medium-confidence given the genuine quality of the alternative at trap one, but all the meaningful metrics align for the selection.
Recent OR2 500m winner from trap one, the best draw. The primary danger and essential forecast companion.
Consistent but no recent win. A solid framing runner without the headline form to challenge at the top.
Consistent framer in a field of recent winners. Lacks the headline form of the top contenders.
Best first-bend rating and recent OR2 win, but trap five is a structural burden that limits the case relative to better-drawn rivals.
Decent course suitability but trap six is the worst draw at this grade and distance. Cannot be seriously considered from here.
Two recent OR2 500m winners are drawn in traps one and three — the two best statistical draws. Best time and speed rank resolve the selection when form is closely matched.
Trap one is the best draw at Towcester 500m OR2, winning at 24%. Trap three is the second-best position. Traps five and six are the most difficult.
Speed Progress · Adjusted times at 500m · Fastest at top
Pace Profile
Avg early pace vs closing speed from last 5 runs
| Dog | Early | Close | Style |
|---|---|---|---|
1Ballymac Duffle | 48 | 72 | Closer |
2Ballymac Ralf | 56 | 50 | Front Runner |
3Lennies Eddie | 55 | 43 | Fader |
Only runs at exactly 500m — no cross-distance comparisons. 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.