Dog Of The Day: Sugar Candice (Monmore 16:03)
Date: Tuesday 25th November 2025
Track: Monmore
Time: 16:03 (Race 6)
Grade: S1 (630m)
For today’s Dog of the Day, we are heading to Monmore Green for some Tuesday afternoon action. Our selection is the versatile and strong-staying Sugar Candice, who lines up in the S1 stayers’ contest at 16:03.
Trained by K. Billingham-Hine, this April ’23 blue bitch steps back up to six bends today, a distance that appears to bring out the best in her.
The Profile
Name | Sugar Candice |
Trainer | K. Billingham-Hine (Monmore) |
Age/Sex | Apr 23 – Blue Bitch |
Trap | 4 (Middle) |
Record | 19 Runs |
Strike Rate | 26.32% |
Form Analysis
Sugar Candice comes into this race with a profile that suggests she is sitting on a big performance.
Her most recent run on 15th November was over the standard 480m trip (Grade A4). She finished 2nd, beaten just over a length, but the eye-catching part was her finish. She was doing her best work at the line, signaling that she is crying out for a return to a longer trip.
Today, she gets that wish, stepping back up to 630m. Her record over staying distances is solid:
- Proven Stamina: She has winning form over 660m and won an S2 over this course and distance back in September in a sharp 37.73s.
- Class: She has competed in Open Race (OR) company recently, including a credible 2nd behind a fast winner on November 1st.
- The Draw: running from Trap 4, she has a reasonable break (consistent splits) which should allow her to turn handy.
The Verdict
While her kennelmate Skylars Vision (Trap 5) will likely attract market support, Sugar Candice represents excellent value. She has the proven time in the book (37.73s) to win this S1. If she can turn close to the leaders, her stamina will be a massive asset in the final 100m.
📉 Strategic Betting: Back or Lay?
In races like this S1, where the field is tight, some punters prefer to look for dogs to “Lay” (bet against) rather than back. For example, Swift Youngster in Trap 2 is stepping up in class and might be a candidate to oppose on the exchanges.
If you are new to this concept or want to refine your strategy, check out our comprehensive guide.
