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| Trap | Dog | Trainer | Class | Spd | Bnd | Suitability | Rating | Comp | Pred | SP | ||||||||||||||
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| LR | 2LR | 3LR | 4LR | 5LR | 6LR | 7LR | 8LR | 9LR | 10LR | Trap | Track | Class | Dist | |||||||||||
| 1 | ▶ Art Riddlerd 3y 24 | S A Cahill — 19% R382 W74 P229 Trainer form — last 3 months | 55 | 34 | 60 (5) | 87 0 | 89 (6) | 65 (2) | 71 (1) | 83 (4) | 64 (3) | 75 (3) | - | - | 39 | 43 | 44 | 37 | 80 | 34 | 1 | 15/8F | ||
| 2 | ▶ Hometownd 4y 36 | D D Knight — 19% R241 W46 P142 Trainer form — last 3 months | 45 | 50 | 62 (4) | 52 (4) | 69 (2) | 87 (1) | 89 (1) | 50 (4) | 63 (3) | 78 (2) | 89 (1) | 88 (1) | 55 | 58 | 56 | 46 | 69 | 52 | 5 | 3/1 | ||
| 3 | ▶ Jesse Gee Jamesd 4y 47 | J J Heath — 21% R367 W77 P230 Trainer form — last 3 months | 49 | 56 | 67 (2) | 69 (2) | 67 (3) | 55 (4) | 89 (1) | 75 (3) | 79 (2) | 76 (2) | 85 (1) | 60 (4) | 39 | 37 | 34 | 42 | 71 | 46 | 2 | 5/1 | ||
| 4 | ▶ Slick Mickd 2y 16 | G S Byford — 22% R227 W51 P133 Trainer form — last 3 months | 49 | 51 | 84 (1) | 57 (5) | 73 (2) | 53 (5) | 76 (2) | 74 (2) | 72 (3) | 42 (6) | 72 (2) | 82 (1) | 37 | 36 | 22 | 41 | 69 | 51 | 4 | 10/3 | ||
| 6 | ▶ Senahel Pikachud 4y 27 | S A Cahill — 19% R382 W74 P229 Trainer form — last 3 months | 48 | 53 | 61 (4) | 73 (2) | 72 (3) | 62 (4) | 75 (2) | 84 (1) | 68 (3) | 85 (1) | 67 (3) | 87 (1) | 36 | 35 | 22 | 40 | 74 | 49 | 3 | 3/1 | ||
The selection on the basis of performance average dominance, trap advantage, and a confirmed sharp trial. Performance average of 80 towers above this field — the nearest rival is 6 points behind at 74, which at A1 level represents a substantial gap. Has won at A1 from trap 1 here at Hove, meaning this is familiar territory, and the inner draw carries a 27.63% win rate from 257 runs with a positive profit — the clearest trap advantage at this level. The layoff since late February raised questions, but a FASTEST-rated trial 11 days ago confirmed the dog has returned in sharp condition. The Closer pace profile means it tracks through the middle stages before finishing with intent. The composite appears low compared to rivals, but performance average at this level is a more direct measure of proven racecourse ability — and on that measure, Art Riddler leads this field by a clear margin.
Lively danger — active A1 placer in a strong draw; second most likely to win
Strongest composite and proven A1 winner — genuine favourite claim based on ratings alone
Consistent A1 operator who could make the frame — unlikely to beat the top two on current ratings
A2 winner on a confidence-building run — facing a steep grade jump on the worst trap
At Hove A1 500m, the trap 1 profitability and composite rank 1 strike rate are the two dominant signals. When a dog holds both advantages simultaneously, it is a strong selection. Art Riddler holds T1 and the highest performance average — Hometown holds the composite rank 1 advantage.
Trap 1 is the standout draw at Hove A1 500m — 27.63% wins from 257 runs and the only trap returning a positive profit (+7.27). Trap 6 second at 24.55%, Trap 2 at 22%. Trap 4 weakest at 16.74%.
Speed Progress · Adjusted times at 500m · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
1Art Riddler | 0 | 100 | Closer |
2Hometown | 60 | 16 | Fader |
3Jesse Gee James | 64 | 0 | Fader |
4Slick Mick | 50 | 50 | All-Rounder |
6Senahel Pikachu | 0 | 100 | Closer |
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.