We are heading to the south coast for our Friday Dog Of The Day, where the action at Hove Greyhound Stadium promises to be a cracker.
We have identified a standout selection in the top-grade A1 contest at 13:33, where one greyhound looks to have a significant class edge.
The Selection: Wastehouse Mix
Date: Friday, 02 Jan 2026
Track: Hove
Race: 13:33 (Race 10)
Grade: A1 (500m)
Trap: 5 (Orange)
Wastehouse Mix, trained by the flying B. S. Green (operating at a 32% strike rate), lines up in Trap 5 and looks primed to deliver a victory for our followers.
Form Analysis This race sets up perfectly for a closer with superior speed.
The likely leader is Marston Jess in Trap 1, who is known for her early pace but has a statistically poor record of holding on to win (converting just 31% of her leads). This makes her a sitting duck for a stronger dog.
Enter Wastehouse Mix. The Track Analyst has labeled him “the fastest in this line up,” noting that he has been “let in very lightly” by the grader. When you have the fastest dog in the race, trained by the most in-form kennel, drawn wide enough to avoid early trouble, you have a recipe for success.
We expect Marston Jess to cut out the early running, only for Wastehouse Mix to turn on the afterburners down the back straight and power past for a convincing win.
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Good luck to Wastehouse Mix!
Based on the race form and data we have available. For the 13:33 at Hove (Race 10) on Friday, 02 January 2026, the greyhound most likely to win is Wastehouse Mix.
Here is the analysis of the field and why he is the clear selection to start the weekend.
The Top Choice: Wastehouse Mix (Trap 5)
The Speed Factor: The Analyst Verdict states clearly that he is “the fastest in this line up.” In A1 grade, raw speed is often the deciding factor.
Grading Advantage: The comment “looks to have been let in very lightly” suggests the grader has been generous. He is likely a dog capable of Open Race times running against standard A1 graders.
Trainer Form: B. S. Green has a phenomenal 32.18% strike rate over the last 21 days. This indicates the kennel is in peak form.
The Setup: As a Wide seed in Trap 5, he should get a clear run. If the inside dogs (Traps 1-4) crowd each other, he can sweep around them.
The Main Threat: Marston Jess (Trap 1)
Early Pace: She is the likely leader. The comments note it would be a “surprise if not soon a couple of lengths clear.”
The Vulnerability: The “Smart Stats” highlight her weakness: she has won only 31.58% of races after leading at the first bend. This suggests she is prone to getting caught late—perfect for a fast finisher like Wastehouse Mix to pick up.
The Forecast Option: Annadown Jacob (Trap 4)
Consistency: Also trained by B. S. Green, he is a consistent sort (“Hard to find much fault”). He lacks the early pace of Marston Jess or the raw power of Wastehouse Mix, but he is the logical choice to fill the minor placings.
Summary Prediction
Winner: Wastehouse Mix (Trap 5)
Runner-up: Marston Jess (Trap 1)
Third: Annadown Jacob (Trap 4)
Recommendation: Wastehouse Mix is the standout bet. The combination of being the fastest dog, having a top-form trainer, and facing a leader who often fades makes him the “Banker” of the afternoon.
RESULT: Wastehouse Mix Blitzes Hove to Land the Nap and Kennel Forecast!
What a start to the weekend! Our Dog Of The Day, Wastehouse Mix, didn’t just win—he completely dismantled the A1 field at Hove Greyhound Stadium this afternoon.
Sent off as the 6/4 Favorite, the B. Green-trained star exceeded our expectations. While we predicted he would come from behind, he decided to take matters into his own paws, showing blistering early speed to dominate from the front.
The Race Breakdown
Winner: Wastehouse Mix
Time: 29.35 (N)
Distance: Won by 3¼ Lengths
Split: 3.56
SP: 6/4F
Forecast (5×4): £18.14 (B. Green Kennel 1-2)
In our preview, we highlighted Wastehouse Mix as the “fastest in the lineup,” but he proved he has the early gears to match his finishing kick. Clocking a sharp 3.56 sectional, he showed “early pace” to clear the field and “soon led.”
Once in front, it was game over. He powered clear to win by over 3 lengths in a rapid 29.35. It was a perfect afternoon for trainer Belinda Green, who also saddled the runner-up, Annadown Jacob (9/1), landing a very tasty £18.14 Forecast for our followers who took the 1-2 prediction!
Why He Won
Tactical Dominance: We expected him to finish strong, but his ability to flash from the traps (3.56) and lead immediately killed the race.
Class: As the analyst noted, he was “let in lightly.” A 29.35 run in January on normal going is Open Race quality.
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