Trackside commentator Mark Rosanowski provides his tips for all 12 races at the Whanganui Greyhounds meeting on Friday 9 January.
8 Big Time Loki was a runner up here last week from the same draw behind a dog that has won again since. Third at Manawatu was solid but he has looked better on this track to date.
Selections: 8-5-6-4
| 8. Big Time Loki (8) 38223 T: Lisa Cole |
2 Prandini was a runner up after leading here last week then led again for a time when third at Manawatu midweek. Overdue.
Selections: 2-3-8-7
| 2. Prandini (2) 60623 T: K A Lincoln-Papuni |
5 Child Prodigy has had no luck in her two starts here while looking a real talent in two wins elsewhere. Needs a similar beginning to her slashing victory at Manawatu on Tuesday. 6 Sweet And Sassy won a sprint at Manawatu but is better known over more ground & is at tempting each way odds.
Selections: 5-6-4-2
| 5. Child Prodigy (5) 4161 T: Lisa Cole |
7 That’s Contact followed up her slick second last Friday with a convincing win in this class at Manawatu. 6 Sunbird Striker ran faster than the favourite on Tuesday but he can be tardy from the traps here at times.
Selections: 7-6-8-5
| 7. That’s Contact (7) 14621 T: Lisa Cole |
3 Shim led before succumbing to stronger dogs over 375m at Manawatu. Was unlucky here last month but this track & trip should suit him.
Selections: 3-4-7-6
| 3. Shim (3) 12543 T: J T Pruden |
5 Need An Uber was gallant in defeat on Tuesday after a forgive run here. This sets up nicely for him. 4 Big Time Lopez can run faster than any of her rivals but she always seems to find one better in a race situation.
Selections: 5-4-7-6
| 5. Need An Uber (5) 32162 T: Lisa Cole |
3 Run The Gauntlet ran the fastest time of the night a week ago & wasn’t far off the same at Manawatu. Never an easy watch with his racing pattern but he should run past these rivals.
Selections: 3-8-4-5
| 3. Run The Gauntlet (3) 33411 T: Lisa Cole |
5 I’ve Got Swagger hasn’t been at her best in recent races but is still going well enough to win this. Her sister 2 To Be Wild is the main threat although she can be inconsistent at the start.
Selections: 5-2-10-9
| 5. I’ve Got Swagger (5) 52520 T: Lisa Cole |
6 Big Time Brave is a fast trapper who has been fading late in her races but has now had five starts back in this campaign so should be close to peak fitness.
Selections: 6-3-8-4
| 6. Big Time Brave (6) 57444 T: Lisa Cole |
5 Big Time Kimetto had excuses at Cambridge when pulling up with muscle soreness. Two sharp wins here prior. Up another class but has run the times to cope. 7 Jilliby Eaton won in career-best time here last Friday then second in a swift race at Manawatu. She is also up in class.
Selections: 5-7-3-8
| 5. Big Time Kimetto (5) 21115 T: Lisa Cole |
5 Jilliby Finale ran past 2 Sprinkle Jean to win in style here a week back. Both won at Manawatu on Tuesday with Jean the most impressive but back at Hatrick JF could triumph again.
Selections: 5-2-4-6
| 5. Jilliby Finale (5) 12211 T: Lisa Cole |
5 She’s Ready hasn’t raced since June but her trial was tidy last week & she’s at juicy odds in a race that she looks capable of winning.
Selections: 5-4-6-8
| 5. She’s Ready (5) 5475X T: G T Hodgson |