Dog Of The Day: No Clowning Around – Savana Clowns To Dominate At Suffolk Downs
We are heading to Suffolk Downs for our Friday Dog Of The Day, where the 17:14 contest features a greyhound who looks to be a cut above her graded rivals.
The Selection: Savana Clowns
Date: Friday, 09 Jan 2026
Track: Suffolk Downs
Race: 17:14 (Race 10)
Grade: S2 (548m)
Trap: 4 (Black)
Savana Clowns, trained by J. M. Ray, drops back into graded company after a successful stint in Open Races, and she looks primed to land the spoils.
Form Analysis It is rare to see a greyhound drop from winning a 716m Open Race straight into an S2 grade, but that is the luxury Savana Clowns has today.
The form book notes she is “taking on much weaker rivals than last time,” and her recent victory over the marathon trip proves she has stamina in abundance. While this 548m trip is shorter, her strength at the finish will be decisive.
Her main rival, Noteworthy, relies on early speed, but Savana Clowns has been mixing it with significantly better dogs (Master Ratings of 118-120 compared to the field average of ~100). We expect her to track the leaders and power past them on the final lap.
At a forecast price of 11/10, she is a short-priced favorite for a reason. She is the class act of the race.
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Good luck to Savana Clowns!
Based on the previous race form and the data we have available for the 17:14 at Suffolk Downs (Race 10) on Friday, 09 January 2026, the best greyhound tip which we feel is most likely to win is Savana Clowns.
Here is the analysis of the field:
The Top Choice: Savana Clowns (Trap 4)
Class Edge: This free greyhound tip is dropping significantly in class. The comments state she is “taking on much weaker rivals than last time.” She has been running in Open Races (OR) over 716m and 548m, including a win over 716m on Dec 30th.
Stamina: As a proven stayer over 716m, the 548m trip here will feel short for her, meaning she will be finishing stronger than anything else in the field.
Form: Her recent form reads 33221, showing consistency and a winning bracket last time out.
Analyst Verdict: She is the clear top pick, described as continuing in form and “could be difficult to catch.”
The Main Threat: Noteworthy (Trap 3)
Speed: The comments highlight her as “the pick of these on the clock,” meaning she has the raw speed to win if things go her way.
Running Style: She is “at her best when getting to the front early.” If she can lead Savana Clowns significantly by the halfway mark, she might hold on, but she will be vulnerable late.
Recent Win: She won an S2 grade race on Dec 12th in 34.05s, which is a very competitive time.
The Value Option: Hillcroft Mick (Trap 1)
Draw: Drawn in Trap 1 (though listed as Trap 4 in the text block, the seeds suggest an inside run might be available if the others move middle). Note: The form shows “Trap 1” next to his name in the summary line but “Middle” seed. Correction based on text layout: He is listed first, likely Trap 1.
Consistency: He “usually does his best running at the finish” and has “plenty to like about recent starts.”
Summary Prediction
Winner: Savana Clowns (Trap 4)
Runner-up: Noteworthy (Trap 3)
Third: Hillcroft Mick (Trap 1)
Recommendation: Savana Clowns is the standout bet. The drop from Open Race marathon company to S2 graded company is a huge easing of opposition. She should have too much class and stamina for this field.
