We are finishing the weekend with some rapid-fire action at Owlerton Stadium.
Our Dog Of The Day lines up in the 14:48 Sprint, where speed is the name of the game.
The Selection: Crokers Harry
Date: Sunday, 04 Jan 2026
Track: Sheffield (Owlerton)
Race: 14:48 (Race 2)
Type: Open Race Sprint (280m)
Trap: 3 (White)
Crokers Harry, trained by the in-form R. A. Draper, looks the one to beat in this £500 Open Race dash.
Form Analysis Sheffield’s 280m trip is unforgiving—the track profile warns there is a “strong advantage in favour of fast trappers,” and if you miss the kick, your race is often over.
Fortunately, Crokers Harry arrives in “good heart.” He boasts the highest Master Rating (136) in the field and has been mixing it with top company, recording a win and two seconds in his last five starts.
Drawn in the middle (Trap 3), he sits perfectly to control the race. With the main danger, the puppy Epic Command, likely still learning the ropes, Harry’s experience and consistency should see him ping the lids and hold the advantage to the first bend.
He “ticks all the boxes” according to the analyst, and we expect him to justify his status as the forecast favorite (7/4).
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Good luck to Crokers Harry!
Based on the race form and data we have for the 14:48 at Sheffield (Sunday 04 January 2026), the greyhound most likely to win is Crokers Harry.
Here is the analysis of the field:
The Top Choice: Crokers Harry (Trap 3)
Form & Class: He brings the strongest recent form profile (21213) into the race. His Master Rating of 136 is the highest in the field, edging out Colliers Bucholz (135).
Trainer Form: R. A. Draper has a strong 23.59% strike rate, significantly higher than most of his rivals here.
Track Suitability: Sheffield’s 280m sprint is all about the break. The track profile warns it is “very difficult to come from the rear.” Crokers Harry is noted as “ticking quite a few boxes,” which in a sprint usually means he has the early zip to handle the middle draw.
Analyst Verdict: He is the Analyst’s #1 selection.
The Main Threat: Epic Command (Trap 4)
Potential: This April ’24 puppy is the youngest in the field. His form (TT12T) is a bit mixed due to trials, but he is clearly talented.
Verdict: The analyst notes he “might just find one too good,” suggesting he is the clear second-best but perhaps lacks the hardened experience of Crokers Harry.
The Value Option: Colliers Bucholz (Trap 1)
Speed: He “clocked a recent best last time,” which is a dangerous sign in a sprint. With a Master Rating of 135, he is the only dog close to the favorite on raw ability. If Crokers Harry misses the break, Colliers Bucholz is the one likely to capitalize.
Summary Prediction
Winner: Crokers Harry (Trap 3)
Runner-up: Epic Command (Trap 4)
Third: Colliers Bucholz (Trap 1)
Recommendation: Crokers Harry is the solid selection. In a sprint race where split-second decisions matter, backing the dog with the highest rating and the most consistent trainer is the smartest play.
