Has produced some big performances — ratings of 80, 80 three and four runs back — but her most recent run of 45 at an invitational race was poor, and the form before the peaks was modest at 61 and 49. A dog who shows sharp early pace but weakens in the closing stages, which can be punished at 500 metres by the closers in this field. Trap 1 wins 18.4% from 76 runs. Her peaks show she belongs at this level but the inconsistency makes her a risky proposition when stronger dogs have been more reliable.

Won at A3 last time with a superb 83 rating and has the best speed in the field at 61. His average performance of 70 and form of 83, 66, 81, 54, 57, 82 shows he regularly hits the high 70s and 80s — top-class form. The devastating problem is trap 2, which wins just 10.0% at Sheffield A2 500m from 80 runs — the worst draw in UK greyhound racing at this combination. Despite being arguably the most talented dog in the field, the numbers say nine out of ten dogs from this box do not win. An extremely talented runner in the wrong draw.

Placed 3rd at A2 last time with a 61 rating and has been in the frame regularly without winning. Recent form of 61, 81, 80, 49, 70, 60 shows he can hit the 80s but does so inconsistently. Speed rating of 49 is middling and trap 5 wins 20.8% from 106 runs — a workable draw. Trainer Oxley at 28% is the best handler in the race. An honest performer who could place again but probably does not have enough to beat the top two on current form.