#Lovethedogs Stakes
| Trap | Dog | Trainer | Rated | Spd | Bnd | Suitability | Form | Comp | Pred | SP | Bet | ||||||||||||||
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| LR | 2LR | 3LR | 4LR | 5LR | 6LR | 7LR | 8LR | 9LR | 10LR | Trap | Track | Class | Dist | ||||||||||||
| 1 | ▶ Freedom Seekerb 2yN/R 8 | J J Fenwick — 18% R498 W92 P271 Trainer form — last 3 months | - | 50 | 46 | 77 (1) | 77 (1) | 61 (3) | 60 (3) | 76 (1) | 42 (6) | 69 (2) | 65 (2) | 68 (2) | 69 (2) | 55 | 37 | - | 52 | 68 | 56 | - | - | - | |
| 2 | ▶ Drombeg Angelb 2y 38 | P Rutherford — 18% R331 W59 P166 Trainer form — last 3 months | - | 63 | 53 | 66 (3) | 66 (2) | 49 (5) | 67 (2) | 75 (3) | 50 (6) | 68 (3) | 79 (2) | 92 (1) | 92 (1) | 45 | 47 | 43 | 34 | 67 | 52 | 2 | 2/1 | - | |
| 3 | ▶ Brief Newsd 2y 29 | D Winder — 15% R138 W21 P65 Trainer form — last 3 months | - | 61 | 50 | 72 (2) | 59 (4) | 66 (3) | 67 (4) | 75 (2) | 61 (3) | 88 (1) | 67 (4) | 85 (1) | - | 26 | 31 | 16 | 26 | 69 | 53 | 1 | 4/6F | - | |
| 4 | ▶ Whitehills Vitod 2y 16 | R J Buckton — 20% R208 W42 P115 Trainer form — last 3 months | - | 44 | 55 | 62 (2) | 58 (4) | 81 (1) | 66 (3) | 55 (5) | 68 (2) | 78 (1) | 42 (6) | 73 (1) | 47 (5) | 42 | 29 | 13 | 36 | 64 | 47 | 4 | 10/1 | - | |
| 5 | ▶ Coolemount Raidb 1y 14 | S Caile — 19% R195 W38 P104 Trainer form — last 3 months | - | 41 | 34 | 42 (6) | 73 (2) | 77 (1) | 45 (5) | 74 (1) | 58 (4) | 41 (5) | 52 (3) | 58 (4) | - | 20 | 25 | 12 | 28 | 58 | 41 | 5 | 14/1 | - | |
| 6 | ▶ Romeo Migd 3y 15 | J T Edgar — 17% R536 W89 P288 Trainer form — last 3 months | - | 50 | 48 | 53 (4) | 78 (1) | 56 (4) | 67 (2) | 67 (2) | 55 (4) | 77 (1) | 63 (3) | 73 (1) | 64 (2) | 43 | 23 | 12 | 40 | 66 | 50 | 3 | 6/1 | - | |
AI previews are produced independently of the model projection and may select a different pick.
| Trap | Dog | Best | Avg | Last | Speed | Off best | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freedom Seeker | 29.17 | 29.38 | 29.23 | 50 | +0.06 | Won last 2, 70% C&D place | |
| 2 | Drombeg Angel | 28.73 | 29.11 | 29.14 | 63 | +0.41 | Ex-Open Race class | |
| 3 | Brief News | 28.78 | 29.16 | 29.13 | 61 | +0.35 | Placed 2nd LTO | |
| 4 | Whitehills Vito | 29.17 | 29.42 | 29.52 | 44 | +0.35 | Steady, needs pace | |
| 5 | Coolemount Raid | 29.21 | 29.50 | 29.60 | 41 | +0.39 | Well beaten LTO | |
| 6 | Romeo Mig | 29.14 | 29.45 | 29.14 | 50 | 0.00 | Won LTO, stepping up |
Another A3 test over Newcastle's fair 480 metres, where the composite model has a mixed record at this exact grade - its top pick actually underperforms the second-rated dog historically, so course and distance form and current momentum matter more than the raw rating alone. Freedom Seeker has won his last two starts and boasts an outstanding record at this course and distance, with seven places from ten runs, and should be doing his best work as the race develops given his finishing pace. Drombeg Angel is the fastest in the field on the clock and has dropped in sharply from Open Race class, which hints at real untapped quality. Brief News carries the highest average rating and was runner-up last time out, while Romeo Mig also arrives off the back of a win and steps up in grade with confidence.
Has won his last two starts and steps up in grade off the back of that form rather than being found a soft spot. Ten runs at this course and distance have produced three wins and seven places - a 70% place rate that's the strongest personal record in this field by some distance. A closer who saves his best for the finish, which plays well into Newcastle's long run to the line. The model rates him top here too, adding to a genuinely strong overall case.
Clocks the fastest recorded time in this field and has dropped in sharply from Open Race class, suggesting there's more in the tank than her current level lets on. Ten runs at this course and distance have brought two wins and five places, a useful record, and her trainer has one of the better win rates in this race at 28%. An all-rounder who can adapt to how the race is run.
Carries the highest average performance rating in this field and was runner-up last time out with a strong figure of 72. Nine runs at this course and distance have brought two wins and four places, a fair record, and he's dropped down from the top Open Race grade in the past showing real quality is there. Drawn in the best box at this grade, which adds to a solid overall case.
Won last time out with a strong rating of 78 and steps up in grade with confidence after that performance. Ten runs at this course and distance have brought three wins and six places, a really solid record. Tends to fade in the closing stages though, which could be exposed stepping up to face stronger opposition tonight from the weakest box at this grade.
Steps up from a handicap contest after finishing second last time out with a fair rating. Course and distance form is solid at three wins and five places from ten, and he's shown a career-best effort of 81 among his recent runs. An all-rounder who should race handy, though his overall pace figures are a step behind the leading contenders here.
Well beaten last time out and carries the slowest recorded times in this field, which is hard to overlook against this level of opposition. A closer with a fair course and distance record of two wins and three places from nine, so he shouldn't be entirely dismissed, but he'll need most of this field to underperform to feature from the weakest box at this grade.
Key insight: The composite top pick underperforms at A3 here, winning under 18% against 20.82% for the second-rated dog - course and distance form and current momentum are the more reliable guides at this grade.
T1:21.07% T2:16.3% T3:21.45% T4:21.04% T5:14.9% T6:15.09%
1,937 condition runs
Speed Progress · Adjusted times at 480m · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
1Freedom Seeker | 42 | 57 | Closer |
2Drombeg Angel | 50 | 53 | All-Rounder |
3Brief News | 52 | 47 | All-Rounder |
4Whitehills Vito | 50 | 33 | All-Rounder |
5Coolemount Raid | 35 | 75 | Closer |
6Romeo Mig | 52 | 24 | All-Rounder |
Only runs at exactly 480m — 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.