Trackside commentator Mark Rosanowski provides his tips for all 10 races at the Whanganui Straight Greyhounds meeting on Wednesday 12 February, 2025.
Was on the pace before being checked out of the race at the first bend when resuming at Manawatu. Trialled here in 17.67s a fortnight ago & that would probably be good enough to take this.
Selections: 3-4-6-5
Former c5 sprinter that while past her very best she still clocked a smart time when third here in a better field late last month.
Selections: 4-6-2-8
Sharp winner in this class here a fortnight ago then was a distant second at Hatrick where she struggles to get around the home bend without running very wide. Quaddie anchor. 7 Reckless Eric went close here three starts back. Exacta & place value.
Selections: 5-7-4-3
Never got warm at Cambridge but his best efforts have been here & over the fence at Hatrick so happy to overlook.
Selections: 6-8-5-7
Beat all of these rivals except for 5 Big Time Proof on January 28 so deserves favouritism in a quality field.
Selections: 7-5-4-6
Third in a stronger field here three starts back & has been good at Hatrick since including a win in this class last Friday.
Selections: 3-6-7-4
Racing well here in strong fields & has lifted her winning strike-rate markedly since being reserved for this track.
Selections: 8-6-7-2
Won well here last month then was bumped when about to launch when stepping up to this class. Strong line-up but he’s up to it.
Selections: 6-7-3-8
Talented dog that has had an interrupted career. Couldn’t have asked for an easier introduction to the straight track.
Selections: 3-6-7-5
Struck on the downgrade at Cambridge. Good fourth in stronger c2 company here prior. 6 Pop It Rapper clocked a decent time when fourth here four starts back & this is where she is best. Well over the odds compared to some of her rivals. Bolter.
Selections: 5-6-7-8