Trackside commentator Mark Rosanowski provides his tips for all nine races at the Whanganui Straight Greyhounds meeting on Wednesday 24 July, 2024.
Was gunned down after leading here last week. Could be a touch stronger today. 7 Side Swipe was a solid second in her maiden running a fraction faster than the Shadow.
Selections: 1-7-3-8
First time down the straight but meets the right field & his second at Hatrick on Friday looked impressive enough to take this. 3 Giant Jack bombed the start again here last week but found the line very well for fourth.
Selections: 1-3-4-6
Distant second here a week ago chasing a dog that has won again since. Likely improver & probably will have too to beat 4 Sangria Affair & 7 Music Road. Open quaddie leg.
Selections: 3-4-7-8
Recent downgrader is hard to line up first time on the straight track but on ability should go close in this field. 2 Three Shirt Day was better here last Wednesday clocking a decent time. 5 Boom Boom Boom had a checkered passage last week & will be fitter for the run. Blowout chance at big odds.
Selections: 3-2-5-7
Took it to a fast straight tracker last week & clocked a tidy time running second. 6 Ridgeline Rocker wasn’t as cleanly away but was good through the line when third. Suits this track.
Selections: 7-6-3-2
Has been transformed on the straight track. Stays in the same grade so should be winning again. 1 Opawa Max was looking for the inside last Wednesday. Gets it today & has been a slick winner here before. 7 Cebu Blue might be running for the minors but looks over the odds. Place play.
Selections: 5-1-7-2
Went super last week but a shock winner ran faster. Should get his reward today despite the presence of 4 Big Time Ultra.
Selections: 5-4-1-3
Ran a stunning time when winning fresh up. Rise in class may not stop if he runs up to that level again.
Selections: 5-4-7-1
Nosed out when looking likely in hi first race start here. Favoured to go one better but it’s a competitive field with 2 Urey Bale capable of the step up in class & 8 Big Time Hank a black book fifth behind Warrior seven days ago.
Selections: 6-4-8-2
Overcame a slow start for third when favourite a week back. Should be improved by that resuming outing. Will have to be better to topple 4 Big Time Moony who won that race.
Selections: 6-4-8-2