The Barking Buzz ON2/ON3 Stake Semi-Final
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Novice/Open (ON) grade races at Irish tracks are not predicted — insufficient model signal for this grade format
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| 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 | ▶ Giddyup Elvisd 2y 11 | - | - | 32 | - | 37 (4) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 37 | 13 | 5 | 4/1 | - | |
| 3 | ▶ Fly Boyod 1y 2 | - | - | 43 | - | 44 (3) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | - | - | - | 44 | 19 | 4 | 4/1 | - | |
| 4 | ▶ Ballina Beautyb 1y | - | - | 88 | - | 45 (3) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 33 | 25 | - | 27 | 45 | 34 | 2 | 7/4 | - | |
| 5 | ▶ Tycoon Gormb 1y 1 | - | - | 50 | - | 43 (2) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 15 | - | 14 | 43 | 24 | 3 | 4/1 | - | |
| 6 | ▶ Glenvale Tommyd 1y 2 | - | - | 100 | - | 64 (1) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 39 | 40 | - | 40 | 64 | 48 | 1 | 2/5F | - | |
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 | Honey Champ | 29.25 | 29.25 | 29.25 | 100 | 0.00 | 1 run only | |
| 6 | Glenvale Tommy | 29.65 | 29.65 | 29.65 | 86 | 0.00 | Won heat | |
| 4 | Ballina Beauty | 30.00 | 30.00 | 30.00 | 69 | 0.00 | 1 run only | |
| 5 | Tycoon Gorm | 30.75 | 30.75 | 30.75 | 31 | 0.00 | 1 run only | |
| 3 | Fly Boyo | 30.89 | 30.89 | 30.89 | 24 | 0.00 | 1 run only | |
| 2 | Giddyup Elvis | 31.10 | 31.10 | 31.10 | 14 | 0.00 | 1 run only |
Waterford's 525-metre trip has no dominant physical quirk beyond a workable run to the first bend, but with every dog here making just their first competitive start in this Barking Buzz semi-final, the draw and the clock from that single heat are all we have to go on. In these ON2/ON3 qualifiers, trap six has been the standout box so far this series, producing the majority of winners, and Glenvale Tommy occupies it tonight off the back of a heat win. Honey Champ was fastest through the line from trap one and will look to lead into the bend, with the pack strung out behind trying to find their feet in open company for the first time.
Only one competitive run to his name, but it was the most important one — he won his heat outright, was slow away yet still made every yard count to hold on late. That heat produced the best suitability figures of anyone in this field for track, trip and box, and trap six has been by far the strongest draw in this series so far. Limited experience overall, but a genuine winning performance in the only race that matters beats a fast time in defeat.
Finished second in the same heat that Glenvale Tommy won, but recorded the fastest time of anyone in this field doing it and races handy rather than off the pace. Only one run so far, so it's impossible to say whether that was a true form line or a one-off, but the raw speed was the standout of the heat. If he can find another yard from the rails draw he's the obvious danger to the top pick.
Showed early pace in his only run to date before being checked and finishing third, with a solid recorded time. There isn't enough evidence yet to know his true level, but the early speed he showed suggests he'll be involved in the opening exchanges. A watching brief type rather than a confident selection on this scant evidence.
Led for most of his heat before being run down, finishing second — a promising sign that he has genuine ability even in defeat. The time was moderate rather than sharp, but leading a field of debutants for three parts of the trip shows willingness. One for the notebook rather than a confident play tonight given the lack of depth to his form.
Ran on for third in his heat having been bumped early, which cost him ground he never fully recovered. The time was the slower end of this field, but the trouble in running means the bare result may flatter how well he was actually going. Needs a clean run tonight to show his true level.
Finished fourth on debut after getting caught up in traffic through the first bend and being checked again soon after, recording the slowest time of this group by some distance. There's very little in that single run to build a case on, and trap two has been the weakest box in this series to date. Others have far stronger claims tonight.
Key insight: This is a stakes qualifier with only one competitive run per dog, so the trap pattern from earlier heats is the best guide available — trap six has been clearly the strongest box.
Trap 6 has produced the majority of winners in this stakes series so far, the other five boxes have barely scored between them
47 condition runs
Speed Progress · Adjusted times at 525m · Fastest at top
Pre-race stats that explain the top 3 finishers
Only runs at exactly 525m — no cross-distance comparisons. Tight cluster = reliable, wide spread = volatile. Faster times on the left. Hover any dot for race details. Amber = troubled run.