We are wrapping up the weekend with a trip to Owlerton Stadium for their Sunday evening Open Race card.
Our Dog Of The Day is a greyhound who needs no introduction to Open Race fans. He lines up in the 17:37 Standard and looks to have been found a penalty kick.
The Selection: Romeo Steel
Date: Sunday, 28th Dec 2025
Track: Sheffield (Owlerton)
Race: 17:37 (Race 11)
Trap: 3 (White)
Romeo Steel, trained by the multiple Champion Trainer Patrick Janssens, is a prolific winner with a strike rate of over 50% (31 wins from 57 starts). He is a true track specialist who brings bona fide Category One class to this Standard contest.
Form Analysis
Sometimes you have to keep it simple. Romeo Steel is the class act of the entire meeting, let alone this race.
His Master Rating of 136 is streets ahead of his rivals today, with his nearest competitor rated just 117. He possesses explosive early speed (Sectional Rating 131), which is the primary weapon needed to dominate over the Sheffield 500m trip.
The track profile notes that a fair test awaits, but with his superior gearing, we expect him to flash from Trap 3, assert dominance by the first bend, and turn this into a procession. The form comments state he “has no excuses,” and frankly, we agree.
He is the banker of the day and should be the cornerstone of your multiples.
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Good luck to Romeo Steel!
Based on the race form and data we have for the 17:37 at Sheffield (Sunday 28 December), the greyhound most likely to win is Romeo Steel.
Here is the analysis of why he is the standout selection:
The Top Choice: Romeo Steel (Trap 3)
Class Edge: Romeo Steel is in a completely different league to this field. With a Master Rating of 136, he is rated nearly 20 points higher than his nearest rival (Romeo Cobra at 117). This indicates he is a top-class Open Racer facing significantly inferior opposition.
Trainer Form: Patrick Janssens has an incredible 36.36% strike rate, which is more than double most of the other trainers in this race.
Early Pace: The comment “Usual early speed will confer a big advantage” combined with a Sectional Rating of 131 (the highest in the field) suggests he will lead early. At Sheffield, leading at the first bend is often race-winning.
Winning Record: He has won 31 of his 57 races (over 50% win rate), showing he is a prolific winner.
The Forecast Option: Romeo Cobra (Trap 5)
Consistency: With a form line of 51333, he is consistent and likely to be running on at the finish.
Ratings: He has the second-highest Master Rating (117) and Sectional Rating (113), making him the clear “best of the rest” to fill the 2nd place spot.
The Best of the Rest: Romeo Force (Trap 2)
Summary: While the comments are negative (“Not easy to make a positive case for”), his ratings (Master 114) are actually better than the remaining runners like Marlfield Oscar or Savanaregimental. He should be battling for the minor placings.
Summary Prediction
Winner: Romeo Steel (Trap 3)
Runner-up: Romeo Cobra (Trap 5)
Third: Romeo Force (Trap 2)
Recommendation: Romeo Steel is the banker of the meeting. The data suggests he simply has to turn up and trap reasonably well to win comfortably.
RESULT: Romeo Steel Shows No Mercy in Sheffield Demolition Job!
The Banker has landed! Our Dog Of The Day, Romeo Steel, proved he was in a completely different league to his opposition this evening, cruising to victory in the 17:37 at Owlerton Stadium.
Sent off as the unbackable 1/7 Favorite, the Patrick Janssens star did exactly what was expected of him, turning the race into a procession from the moment the traps opened.
The Race Breakdown
Winner: Romeo Steel (Trap 3)
Time: 28.31 (+20)
Distance: Won by 4 Lengths
Split: 4.10 (Sectional)
SP: 1/7F
In our morning preview, we stated his “usual early speed would confer a big advantage,” and the stopwatch confirms it. He popped out with a blistering 4.10 sectional—miles ahead of his nearest rival’s 4.27 split.
The race comments tell the story of a flawless performance: “quick away, always led.” He cleared the field instantly and kept up a relentless gallop to cross the line 4 lengths clear of Romeo Force, with Romeo Cobra filling the third spot for a ‘Romeo’ 1-2-3.
Why He Won
Explosive Early Pace: The 4.10 split killed the race immediately. At Sheffield, if you lead by that margin at the first bend, you generally win.
Class Gap: As indicated by his 136 Master Rating, he was simply too good for this grade. It was a professional job by a top-class greyhound.
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