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| 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 | ▶ Devonshire Ladd 2yN/R 15 | D P Brabon — 19% R304 W59 P180 Trainer form — last 3 months | - | 73 | 50 | 78 (2) | 80 (2) | 66 (3) | 57 (4) | 76 (2) | 78 (2) | 52 (4) | 82 (1) | 69 (5) | 77 (3) | 40 | 31 | 17 | 34 | 72 | 61 | - | - | - | |
| 2 | ▶ Insane Cuddlesb 3y 2 | G Andreas — 14% R249 W36 P120 Trainer form — last 3 months | - | 17 | 57 | 34 (6) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | 34 | 21 | 4 | 9/2 | - | |
| 3 | ▶ Ballyhimikin Joed 2y 25 | N F Carter — 19% R257 W50 P134 Trainer form — last 3 months | - | 45 | 41 | 57 (4) | 64 (3) | 27 (4) | 34 (3) | 30 (4) | 48 (5) | 63 (4) | 77 (4) | 83 (3) | 59 (5) | 15 | 11 | - | - | 63 | 41 | 5 | 7/2 | - | |
| 4 | ▶ Franco Jojob 2y 25 | S Mavrias — 16% R217 W34 P107 Trainer form — last 3 months | - | 48 | 52 | 50 (4) | 52 (5) | 44 (6) | 81 (1) | 68 (3) | 29 (6) | 32 (5) | 42 (2) | 37 (3) | 37 (3) | 9 | 26 | 20 | 14 | 57 | 40 | 2 | 9/2 | - | |
| 5 | ▶ Im Afraid Notb 3y 5 | G Andreas — 14% R249 W36 P120 Trainer form — last 3 months | - | 56 | 48 | 54 (5) | 63 (4) | 54 (5) | 53 (4) | 69 (2) | 77 (3) | 51 (4) | 68 (3) | 70 (3) | 76 (3) | 17 | 26 | 36 | 13 | 61 | 49 | 3 | 5/1 | - | |
| 6 | ▶ Wantthatoned 2y 27 | B D O'sullivan — 20% R496 W100 P282 Trainer form — last 3 months | - | 54 | 54 | 63 (3) | 48 (6) | 70 (2) | 65 (3) | 82 (1) | 79 (1) | 77 (1) | 63 (3) | 58 (3) | 71 (2) | 20 | 35 | 26 | 41 | 66 | 48 | 1 | 11/10F | - | |
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| Trap | Dog | Best | Avg | Last | Speed | Off best | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Devonshire Lad | 29.26 | 29.48 | 29.30 | 73 | +0.04 | Model pick | |
| 2 | Insane Cuddles | 30.48 | 30.48 | 30.48 | 17 | 0.00 | Only 1 run | |
| 3 | Ballyhimikin Joe | 29.81 | 29.97 | 29.97 | 45 | +0.16 | Worst trap | |
| 4 | Franco Jojo | 29.65 | 29.98 | 29.93 | 48 | +0.28 | Best trap | |
| 5 | Im Afraid Not | 29.28 | 29.82 | 30.00 | 56 | +0.72 | Off recent peak | |
| 6 | Wantthatone | 29.54 | 29.79 | 29.86 | 54 | +0.32 | Danger |
Central Park's tricky first bend continues to shape this A2 grade just as it does across the card, though the trap bias here is flatter than in some grades - trap 4 edges it at 22.4% from 179 runs, with trap 3 the weakest at 15.0% from 193 runs. The composite model has actually been one of the less reliable guides in this specific grade, so raw speed and performance stand out as the more trustworthy factors tonight. Devonshire Lad has been racing above this field for months and posts by far the fastest recorded time here. Wantthatone arrives on the back of back-to-back wins at the level below and looks his likely closest pursuer.
By some distance the fastest dog in this field on the clock and carries the highest average performance rating too - the two strongest predictors in greyhound form both point the same way. Been remarkably consistent, with every one of his last six runs rating between 57 and 80, including a string of runner-up finishes at this exact course and distance. Recently tried the extreme marathon trip and handled it, which speaks to a durable, versatile sort. The trap isn't the strongest draw in this grade, and the composite model hasn't been an especially reliable guide in this specific grade historically, which tempers the confidence somewhat, but on raw speed and known ability he looks the one to beat.
Won his last two starts at the level below before stepping back up and has been competitive without quite winning since, with a podium finish last time out. Solid first-bend figures and a trainer operating from a huge sample size gives some reassurance. Looks the most likely to trouble the top pick if the gap in raw pace doesn't tell.
Only a single run to judge her on and it was a well-beaten sixth with the slowest recorded time in the entire field. Nothing in the data yet to suggest she's competitive at this level. Needs to find plenty of improvement fast to be involved.
Form has bounced between this trip and the shorter 277 metre sprint in recent months, never settling into a rhythm, and she's drawn in the weakest trap in this A2 grade at just 15.0% from 193 runs. Hard to have much confidence in this line-up given the mixed conditions and modest draw.
Drawn in the best trap in this grade at 22.4% from 179 runs, which is the main thing in his favour. The performance figures are modest compared to the pace-setters in this field and he tends to fade late having gone forward early, a pattern this longer trip doesn't always forgive. The draw alone keeps him in with a squeak.
The most experienced runner at this course and distance with ten runs on the board, and was rated as high as 77 a few races back, but the last four starts have all been below that level. Fades from the front rather than finishing strongly, which counts against her at this trip. Others look sharper right now.
Key insight: The composite model is unusually weak in this specific A2 grade at Central Park - top-rated dogs win only 19.7%, below the track's overall baseline - meaning speed and performance figures deserve extra weight tonight.
T1:16.6% T2:20.1% T3:15.0% T4:22.4% T5:17.0% T6:18.3%
1,279 condition runs
Speed Progress · Adjusted times at 491m · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
1Devonshire Lad | 0 | 100 | Closer |
2Insane Cuddles | 100 | 0 | Fader |
3Ballyhimikin Joe | 0 | 100 | Closer |
4Franco Jojo | 100 | 0 | Fader |
5Im Afraid Not | 100 | 0 | Fader |
6Wantthatone | 0 | 100 | Closer |
Only runs at exactly 491m — no cross-distance comparisons. Tight cluster = reliable, wide spread = volatile. Faster times on the left. Hover any dot for race details. Amber = troubled run.
Each dog's average pace per 10m at every distance they've run. Green = fastest, red = slowest — shows where each dog is naturally strongest. Today's distance (491m) is highlighted.
| Dog | 277m | 491m | 664m | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Insane Cuddles | — | 0.621 | — |
| 3 | Ballyhimikin Joe | 0.609 | 0.610 | 0.619 |
| 4 | Franco Jojo | 0.604 | 0.611 | — |
| 5 | Im Afraid Not | — | 0.607 | — |
| 6 | Wantthatone | — | 0.607 | 0.630 |
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.