Trackside commentator Mark Rosanowski provides his tips for all 12 races at the Whanganui Greyhounds meeting on Friday, 11 April, 2025.
Was outpointed by 7 Goldstar Olivia here last Friday but the latter might need a dog to follow. Maggie’s straight track run is best forgotten as she doesn’t seem as happy there.
Selections: 3-7-6-4
Steps up in class into a full field from a wider draw so there are reasons that this won’t be as easy as his two maiden wins but none of his rivals could match the performance he put up last week.
Selections: 7-1-4-6
Led a field of c2s last week & hung on for a fair fourth after swinging wide on the home bend. This is a far easier assignment hence the short quote. 7 Sangria Affair displayed good mid-race speed before tiring over 520m last Friday. Blowout hope.
Selections: 3-7-8-5
Did well to run third after a poorer than usual start. This sets up well for her with a cleaner start which she is capable of.
Selections: 4-8-5-3
Found one better last Friday but it isn’t here this week so she should be straight back on the top of the dais.
Selections: 6-5-3-7
Run down late at Manawatu midweek in his downgrade run. Has a handy record here.
Selections: 6-5-1-7
Caught right on the line down the straight track two days after clinching her maiden win here fresh up. Pretty much matched the favourite 4 Big Time Butler for time last Friday.
Selections: 8-4-3-5
Brave third of five after being hampered at the first bend & having to launch three wide from the back in a small field. Has early speed & strength.
Selections: 2-1-5-3
Deserved win from the front. Some of her key rivals have drawn underneath her tonight but she’s at tempting odds to repeat.
Selections: 6-4-5-3
Downgrades after running into trouble when improving on the home turn. Drawn wider than is ideal for her but there’s only four dogs under her.
Selections: 7-3-5-2
Hard to find on the right night but he gets a kinder draw than his resuming run a week ago. 5 Big Time Orson downgrades & the wider draw could help her transition off the first bend.
Selections: 3-5-8-7
Was on the pace when finding bother in her downgrade run three weeks ago. 8 Black Malt will appreciate dropping out of c5.
Selections: 5-8-4-6