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 | ▶ Wolf Gogginsd 2y 27 | J Llewellin — 15% R372 W56 P209 Trainer form — last 3 months | - | 39 | 49 | 52 (4) | 55 (4) | 44 (6) | 59 (3) | 73 (1) | 44 (4) | 50 (4) | 63 (2) | 53 (4) | 55 (2) | 37 | 33 | 26 | 20 | 54 | 37 | 4 | 6/1 | - | |
| 2 | ▶ Swift Doireannb 3y 28 | M T Munslow — 22% R131 W29 P81 Trainer form — last 3 months | - | 49 | 46 | 57 (2) | 59 (4) | 54 (3) | 40 (6) | 56 (4) | 71 (1) | 77 (1) | 70 (1) | 61 (2) | 61 (2) | 41 | 37 | 44 | 35 | 58 | 47 | 5 | 12/1 | - | |
| 3 | ▶ Platinum Larkb 2y 18 | J Llewellin — 15% R372 W56 P209 Trainer form — last 3 months | - | 60 | 53 | 63 (2) | 76 (1) | 64 (2) | 49 (5) | 69 (2) | 65 (2) | 44 (5) | 65 (3) | 73 (1) | 50 (4) | 22 | 31 | 23 | 45 | 63 | 51 | 1 | 1/1F | - | |
| 4 | ▶ Time For Getgotd 3y 26 | L Cook — 22% R122 W27 P74 Trainer form — last 3 months | - | 50 | 45 | 44 (4) | 60 (6) | 64 (2) | 62 (3) | 65 (2) | 56 (2) | 62 (4) | 58 (2) | 57 (2) | - | 22 | 28 | 26 | 40 | 60 | 43 | 3 | 9/2 | - | |
| 5 | ▶ Fercullen Champd 1y 13 | J Daly — 20% R184 W37 P98 Trainer form — last 3 months | - | 43 | 63 | 58 (2) | 67 (1) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 19 | 40 | 18 | 40 | 62 | 45 | 2 | 2/1 | - | |
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| Trap | Dog | Best | Avg | Last | Speed | Off best | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wolf Goggins | 30.56 | 31.08 | 31.46 | 39 | +0.90 | Best trap, modest figures | |
| 2 | Swift Doireann | 30.33 | 30.91 | 31.24 | 49 | +0.91 | Strong C&D record | |
| 3 | Platinum Lark | 30.24 | 30.76 | 30.79 | 60 | +0.55 | Model pick — won last time | |
| 4 | Time For Getgot | 30.43 | 30.92 | 31.06 | 50 | +0.63 | Places but never wins here | |
| 5 | Fercullen Champ | 30.93 | 30.99 | 30.93 | 43 | 0.00 | Limited data, in form |
Nottingham's 500m punishes wide draws at the tight first bend, trap 1 the best-performing box historically and traps 1-3 doing most of the winning down the years — in this A5 sample trap 1 does lead at 21.9% with trap 6 clearly the weakest at 13.6%. This is exactly the kind of middle-grade race at a tight track where the raw ratings can be misleading, so raw speed on the clock is the number to trust most here rather than career averages. Platinum Lark is comfortably the fastest in the field on the clock and won last time out, so she should be doing the early work from trap 3, while Fercullen Champ's sharp first-bend figure means she could be the one to keep tabs on if the pace up front goes too hard, too soon.
The fastest dog in the field by a clear margin on the clock, and she backed that up by winning last time out with a 76-rated performance. Her course and distance record is excellent — three wins and six places from ten runs at this track and trip, a 60 percent place rate. This is a middle-grade race at a tight track where raw pace tends to matter more than career averages, and on that measure she's clearly the leading contender, with a favourable set of recent figures to match. Trap 3 hasn't been the standout box in this sample, but her speed and course form outweigh the modest draw.
A genuinely strong course and distance performer with three wins and five places from ten runs at this track and trip, a 50 percent place rate. Recent form has been modest on the surface (59, 54, 40, 56, 71, 77) but the underlying course record suggests she knows how to get the job done here specifically. Third-fastest on the clock and a fair trap 2 draw add to the case, even if her trainer's 18 percent strike rate is unremarkable.
Breaks from trap 1, the strongest box in this A5 sample at 21.9%, but his figures don't match the draw — the slowest recorded time in the field and a modest course and distance record of one win and three places from ten runs. Form has been steady without ever threatening (52, 55, 44, 59, 73, 44), and this looks more of a make-up-the-numbers run than a genuine winning chance despite the good draw.
A frustrating course specialist who keeps placing without ever winning — six places but no wins from ten runs at this track and trip. Form has been remarkably consistent in a narrow band (60, 64, 62, 65, 56, 62), never spectacular but rarely poor either. A genuine closer who'll be doing his best work late, but the lack of a win in ten attempts here is hard to ignore when picking a winner.
Only two recent runs on record but both were solid, finishing second last time out with a 58 rating, and she carries the second-best first-bend rating in the field. A fader who's fast early but tends to lose ground late, which could see her involved in the opening exchanges before fading out of contention. Too little data to fully trust, but the early signs are promising.
Key insight: This is a middle grade at a tight track where the composite barely beats random — speed rank 1 wins 25.1% here, clearly outperforming composite rank 1 at 20.4%, so raw pace on the clock is the number to lead with.
T1:21.9% T2:19.7% T3:18.6% T4:20.4% T5:20.3% T6:13.6%
1,698 condition runs
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
1Wolf Goggins | 50 | 43 | All-Rounder |
2Swift Doireann | 49 | 51 | All-Rounder |
3Platinum Lark | 54 | 50 | All-Rounder |
4Time For Getgot | 43 | 64 | Closer |
5Fercullen Champ | 67 | 8 | 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.