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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 2y 26 | L Dowling — 33% R21 W7 P17 Trainer form — last 3 months | - | 51 | 48 | 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 | 58 | 4 | 2/1 | |
| 2 | ▶ Ballymac Ralfd 2y 15 | L Dowling — 33% R21 W7 P17 Trainer form — last 3 months | - | 49 | 51 | 77 (2) | 86 (2) | 97 (1) | 97 (1) | 42 (6) | 57 (2) | 100 (1) | 47 (4) | 71 (1) | - | 53 | 56 | 52 | 54 | 88 | 60 | 1 | 10/3 | |
| 3 | ▶ Lennies Eddied 2y 16 | P Hennessy — 14% R22 W3 P14 Trainer form — last 3 months | - | 50 | 46 | 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 | 59 | 5 | 10/1 | |
| 4 | ▶ Hackney Cornerd 3yREP 19 | P Buckley — 25% R12 W3 P7 Trainer form — last 3 months | - | 51 | 55 | 97 (1) | 77 (3) | 77 (2) | 93 (1) | 96 (1) | 68 (1) | 54 (3) | 35 (6) | 46 (5) | 67 (1) | 29 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 88 | 61 | 3 | 9/2 | |
| 5 | ▶ Ballymac Denirod 2yREP 110 | L Dowling — 33% R21 W7 P17 Trainer form — last 3 months | - | 59 | 53 | 97 (1) | 97 (1) | 82 (2) | 82 (2) | 94 (1) | 32 (5) | 72 (1) | 71 (1) | 63 (2) | - | 41 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 91 | 68 | 2 | 15/8F | |
| 6 | ▶ Lennies Tankd 3yN/RREP 14 | P Hennessy — 14% R22 W3 P14 Trainer form — last 3 months | - | 38 | 47 | 82 (3) | 71 (3) | 71 (3) | 75 (3) | 96 (1) | 57 (2) | 51 (3) | 67 (1) | 54 (3) | 45 (3) | 18 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 78 | 46 | - | - | |
Ballymac Ralf is selected on the combination of the best draw at this grade and distance, the highest form rating among the Dowling runners, a front-running pace profile that makes full use of the trap two draw, and a recent record that shows OR1 500m wins as part of an established pattern. Trainer Dowling with a 43% winning percentage is the most powerful training force at this meeting, and with three runners in this race, the yard's first choice for the win is the dog best positioned to convert. The front-runner profile from trap two at Towcester 500m OR1 is the ideal combination — this dog can lead from the boxes, hold the inside rail, and make rivals come to them rather than waiting for others to set the pace. The trial data confirms preparation is in order. Among a field that also features high-average-performance dogs from different yards, the Dowling factor combined with the best draw creates a clear selection.
Most recent OR1 500m winner, Dowling 43%, but trap five is a structural challenge. The danger on recency of winning form.
Strong Dowling form but trap one is the second-worst draw at Towcester OR1 500m. The draw undermines an otherwise compelling form case.
Best course and distance suitability in the field but drawn in the worst structural trap. Trainer record also below Dowling. Frustrating form-draw conflict.
High performance figure from limited form. Buckley 33% is encouraging but the form base is too thin to trust as a primary selection.
No form data. Cannot assess at this grade — must be treated as an unknown against established OR1 rivals.
Three Dowling runners make this a trainer puzzle as much as a form analysis. The combination of best draw plus the Dowling yard's record at this track points clearly to Ballymac Ralf.
Trap two is the best draw at Towcester 500m OR1, winning at 22%. Traps one and three are the worst positions, converting at 14% and 10% respectively. The draw matters significantly in this grade.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
1Ballymac Duffle | 45 | 75 | Closer |
2Ballymac Ralf | 52 | 53 | All-Rounder |
3Lennies Eddie | 51 | 47 | All-Rounder |
4Hackney Corner | 52 | 38 | All-Rounder |
5Ballymac Deniro | 49 | 62 | Closer |
6Lennies Tank | 48 | 43 | All-Rounder |
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.