Trackside commentator Mark Rosanowski provides his tips for all 10 races at the Whanganui Straight Greyhounds meeting on Wednesday 6 November, 2024.
Won in a decent time for a maiden on Friday at Hatrick. Prime opportunity for a bonus win but he is unknown on this unique track. 7 You Sassy Minx hasn’t run through the line well in her two starts here but she has shown ability mid-race & comes in fresh as does 8 She’s So Lucky which looks much better suited running straight than on the circle.
Selections: 2-7-8-5
Downgrades into a reverse order c1 so he’s the best dog in this field by a long way hence the short quote. Has placed against much stronger company in all three starts on this track.
Selections: 2-8-3-1
Reliable beginner looks to be getting a touch stronger at the business end here. 1 Big Time Kiwi looks hard to beat on ability having won in this class on Friday but she’s new to the straight.
Selections: 3-1-7-6
Black book third over 520m on Friday. Two sixths here to date but hasn’t been beaten by far in either. Will need quaddie cover.
Selections: 2-4-3-5
Trialled brilliantly at Hatrick 12 days ago. First start here on raceday but is likely to have seen the track.
Selections: 2-1-4-6
Has excelled on this track & looked at home in this class. Gets the narrow nod in a field full of chances. 3 Rock It Rapper looked uncertain when fourth in his only run here but has been solid on the circle since & should be better in a straight line today.
Selections: 4-3-1-5
Only beaten once in seven starts here. Meets the track record holder 3 Big Time Maestro today but should handle him just the same.
Selections: 7-3-2-6
Until his impressive 520m win at Hatrick on Friday all his best recent form had been down this track. 2 Big Time Nando faces a massive drop in class fresh up. Only query is it’s his first time here.
Selections: 5-2-7-4
Third in a blanket finish despite veering out early from trap 3 last time. Relishes this track. 8 Run Away Blue is up in class but did impress with her strong finish to win here last month. Can run the times to be competitive.
Selections: 4-8-5-7
Is developing into one of the best straight track exponents early in his career. Meets a cracking c4 field just the same.
Selections: 7-6-8-2