Whanganui Greyhounds Tips & Preview | Friday 19 December

8 Pick the Gap put in a professional performance to win a 375m qualifying trial at Manawatu when she came underneath 5 Crossfit Queen which ran off on the home bend. Different track & more ground makes it tricky but she looked strong to the lure.
Selections: 8-5-2-1

1 Rather Convinced backed up his convincing debut win here last Friday with another down the straight. Up in class but it shouldn’t stop him. 3 Save Time was run down by a progressive pup last week. Quaddie cover. 
Selections: 1-3-4-7 

4 Jilliby Eaton backed up a solid third here a week ago with a straight track success midweek in this grade. Gets the nod in the battle of the sisters with 2 Jilliby Finale stepping up in class. 
Selections: 4-2-7-5 

1 Run The Gauntlet is slow early but rails superbly so can handle the step up in competition in a field stacked full of progressive talent. 6 Big Time Lopez appeals for a place price and Same Race Multi. 
Selections: 1-6-4-2 

7 Homebush Henry capitalised on trouble underneath him to win on the downgrade last Friday. Confidence will be high & he meets a number of chasers racing below their best. 
Selections: 7-2-4-3 

7 Perfect Harry missed a spot in the group one by a sliver. It won’t be easy with early speed drawn in the inside two traps & outside him but he can finish over the top of them. 
Selections: 7-8-5-1 

7 All Over Rover wasn’t far off them in a heat of the Spion Rose. Wide draw isn’t ideal but he can get a drag across in this. 1 Honky Tonk High had her line taken at the first bend when handy in his heat. Each way play. 
Selections: 7-1-4-5 

4 Big Time Kimetto jumps another class after leading throughout seven days back. Reliable beginner so should just go on with it. 
Selections: 4-2-7-3 

3 Lulu’s Dream is a keen railer who could be presented with a perfect run at the first bend with 1 My Mini Me the likely leader racing centre track. 4 Johnny Football can come from anywhere to win so is a Quaddie must. 
Selections: 3-1-4-2 

2 Big Time Risk was clipped from behind when leading last week. Could take some catching with better luck. 
Selections: 2-7-8-6 

4 Mojito Dreams was the fastest qualifier for this feature final then exploded to another win down the straight on Tuesday. Spare trap inside will help him to gun 2 Claws In Sparky down. 
Selections: 4-2-5-7 

7 Cliff Top Banger clung on to win by the barest of margins. Hadn’t raced for a fortnight so might be a touch stronger tonight. 
Selections: 7-5-6-4