Trackside commentator Mark Rosanowski provides his tips for all 12 races at the Whanganui Greyhounds meeting on Friday, 29 August.
2 Big Time Kimetto was second for a long way when resuming over at Manawatu on Tuesday. 7 No Visual & 6 Maple Leaf ran past him but he should strip fitter & the shorter trip will suit at this stage of his campaign.
Selections: 2-7-6-5
8 My Mini Me had her chance when a short-priced favourite at Manawatu. May have been a touch flat after reeling off some super sectionals over 520m here last week. Won a maiden this course & distance in a decent time. Staying with. Quadrella anchor.
Selections: 8-2-6-7
5 Big Time Zip was surprisingly run down last Friday after leading. That was her fourth run back since a break so staying with her in a competitive field.
Selections: 5-8-2-3
2 Claws In Sparky has been in fine form on the horseshoe tracks. Good record here too so should push the local favourites.
Selections: 2-4-7-5
5 Big Time Messi hasn’t raced since late January but has been trialling well for some time & looks primed for a strong resumption.
Selections: 5-6-4-8
2 Romantic Rebel can be rocks or diamonds & it was the former the last time he was on this track in June after a poor start. Can be better off the box & will need to be to hold out 7 More Magic & 5 Zestful. Strong heat.
Selections: 2-7-5-3
Group one winner on this track 3 Boom Dynamite should dominate this heat if he can see off the 4 & 6 angling across in the early rush.
Selections: 3-6-7-8
7 Stuck Throttle cracked the $100k barrier with his Manawatu win. Runner-up in a group one race the last time he was on this track.
Selections: 7-8-3-4
4 Grande Vue Ace has gone nine starts without a win & is on her farewell tour to wind down a great career but she returns to her favourite track & is the defending champion.
Selections: 4-6-5-7
5 Chief Dribble was beaten as a $1.30 favourite the last time he was here in December but he had excuses & he returns in sparkling form.
Selections: 5-4-6
Slow starts have cost 2 Big Time Axel winning chances of late but has been powering home & still has the goods to handle this class of race. Might need the top four in the quaddie though.
Selections: 2-6-7-4
3 Fire Warning had to work harder than expected to post his fourth consecutive win on Tuesday. Was superb here last week. Anchor.
Selections: 3-5-8-2