Dog of the Day: Holborn Betty
Our selection for today’s racing action comes from Kinsley, where a bitch in blistering form looks set to dominate the afternoon card.
Holborn Betty lines up in the 13:11 (Race 8). This is a Handicap contest over the standard 462m trip, and despite starting from Scratch (Scr), her recent performances suggest she has the class to reel in the field.
Profile
- Name: Holborn Betty
- Age: Oct 2023 (2 Years Old)
- Sex: Bitch
- Colour: Black & White (bkw)
- Trainer: I. Zivkovic (Kinsley)
- Owner: Miss I. Zivkovic
Racing Record & Form
Holborn Betty arrives at this race with a formidable strike rate. From 26 starts, she has secured 10 wins, giving her a win percentage of 38.46%.
While she dabbled in sprinting (D1 grade) earlier this month, her return to the 462m trip has been nothing short of spectacular. She is currently on a hat-trick bid, having won her last two races in A3 company:
- 21st Nov: Won by 0.46 lengths in 27.43s.
- 13th Nov: Won by 0.19 lengths in 27.63s.
The Race Analysis: 13:11 Handicap (462m)
Handicap racing can be tricky to decipher. If you are unsure what terms like “(Scr)” or “(R9)” mean on a racecard, check out our guide to Greyhound Abbreviations to get up to speed.
In this specific race at Kinsley Greyhound Stadium, Betty is starting off Scratch (Scr). This means she is conceding a head-start to rivals like Fast Fit Mollie (Receiving 9m) and Grumpy Amber (Receiving 3m).
However, the race comments describe her as a “Genuine adversary in this line up,” and for good reason. Her recent winning time of 27.43s is serious running for this grade. The track profile at Kinsley notes that the “downhill run to the first bend favours front runners,” but in a handicap, it’s all about timing the run.
With her confidence high and her trapping boots on (hitting a 5.13s split last time out), she looks well-equipped to weave through the traffic and land the hat-trick.
Verdict: She is the form dog of the race. If she clears the early congestion, her class should prevail.