{"id":25533,"date":"2026-01-09T07:50:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T18:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=25533"},"modified":"2026-01-09T10:17:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T21:17:54","slug":"whanganui-greyhounds-tips-preview-friday-9-january","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/01\/whanganui-greyhounds-tips-preview-friday-9-january\/","title":{"rendered":"Whanganui Greyhounds Tips & Preview | Friday 9 January"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Trackside commentator Mark Rosanowski provides his tips for all 12 races at the Whanganui Greyhounds meeting on Friday 9 January.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Whanganui Greyhounds Race 1<\/div>\n
8 Big Time Loki<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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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.
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Whanganui R1 – WELCOME TO HATRICK C0 520M<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Big Time Loki (8)<\/span>
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38223<\/span> T: Lisa Cole<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.10<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.25<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 30\/09\/2026 10:44:01 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Whanganui Greyhounds Race 2<\/div>\n
2 Prandini <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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2 Prandini<\/span>\u00a0was a r<\/span>unner<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>up after leading here last week then led again for a time when third at Manawatu midweek. Overdue.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections:\u00a02-3-8-7<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whanganui R2 – LANCE GREEN ACCOUNTANT C0 305M PBD<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Prandini (2)<\/span>
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60623<\/span> T: K A Lincoln-Papuni<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.22<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 08\/10\/2026 03:09:03 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Whanganui Greyhounds Race 3<\/div>\n
5 Child Prodigy<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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5 Child Prodigy<\/span>\u00a0h<\/span>as 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\u00a0<\/span>And<\/span>\u00a0Sassy won a sprint at Manawatu but is better known over more ground & is\u00a0<\/span>at tempting<\/span>\u00a0each way odds.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections:\u00a05-6-4-2<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whanganui R3 – THE TAB BOX DOG C1 520M<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Child Prodigy (5)<\/span>
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4161<\/span> T: Lisa Cole<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 08\/10\/2026 03:09:04 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Whanganui Greyhounds Race 4<\/div>\n
7 That’s Contact<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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7 That’s Contact<\/span>\u00a0f<\/span>ollowed up her slick second last Friday with a convincing win in this class at Manawatu. 6 Sunbird Striker ran faster than the favourite on\u00a0<\/span>Tuesday<\/span>\u00a0but he can be tardy from the traps here at times.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections:\u00a07-6-8-5<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whanganui R4 – $159.2 MILLION CONTRIBUTED TO THE ECONOMY C2 305M PBD<\/span> <\/div>
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7. That’s Contact (7)<\/span>
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14621<\/span> T: Lisa Cole<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.15<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.20<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 08\/10\/2026 03:09:05 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Whanganui Greyhounds Race 5<\/div>\n
3 Shim<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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3 Shim<\/span>\u00a0l<\/span>ed before succumbing to stronger dogs over 375m at Manawatu. Was unlucky here last month but this track & trip should suit him.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections:\u00a03-4-7-6<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whanganui R5 – SPORTZ BAR WANGANUI C4\/5 305M PBD<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Shim (3)<\/span>
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12543<\/span> T: J T Pruden<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.45<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.20<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 08\/10\/2026 03:09:06 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Whanganui Greyhounds Race 6<\/div>\n
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5 Need\u00a0<\/span>An<\/span>\u00a0Uber<\/span>\u00a0w<\/span>as 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<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>rival<\/span>s<\/span>\u00a0but she always seems to find one better in a race situation.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
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Whanganui R6 – GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS C2 520M<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Need An Uber (5)<\/span>
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32162<\/span> T: Lisa Cole<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.40<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.68<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 08\/10\/2026 03:09:06 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Whanganui Greyhounds Race 7<\/div>\n
3 Run The Gauntlet<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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3 Run\u00a0<\/span>The<\/span>\u00a0Gauntlet<\/span>\u00a0r<\/span>an the fastest time of the night a week ago &<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>wasn’<\/span>t<\/span>\u00a0far off the same at Manawatu. Never an easy watch with his racing pattern but he should run past these rivals.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
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Whanganui R7 – MOORE LAW WHANGANUI C3 520M<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Run The Gauntlet (3)<\/span>
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33411<\/span> T: Lisa Cole<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.40<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.03<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 08\/10\/2026 03:09:07 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Whanganui Greyhounds Race 8<\/div>\n
5 I’ve Got Swagger <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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5 I’ve Got Swagger<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>h<\/span>asn’t<\/span>\u00a0been 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.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections:\u00a05-2-10-9<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whanganui R8 – JOLT COFFEE HOUSE C4 305M PBD<\/span> <\/div>
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5. I’ve Got Swagger (5)<\/span>
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52520<\/span> T: Lisa Cole<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.18<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 08\/10\/2026 03:09:08 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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6 Big Time Brave<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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6 Big Time Brave<\/span>\u00a0is a f<\/span>ast trapper\u00a0<\/span>who\u00a0<\/span>has been fading late in her races but has now had five starts back in this campaign so should be close to peak fitness.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections:\u00a06-3-8-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whanganui R9 – PRESIDENTS STAKES C4 520M<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Big Time Brave (6)<\/span>
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57444<\/span> T: Lisa Cole<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 08\/10\/2026 03:09:08 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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5 Big Time Kimetto <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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5 Big Time Kimetto<\/span>\u00a0had excuses<\/span>\u00a0at Cambridge\u00a0<\/span>when\u00a0<\/span>pulling up with muscle soreness. Two sharp wins here prior. Up another class but has run the times to cope. 7\u00a0<\/span>Jilliby<\/span>\u00a0Eaton won in career-best time here last Friday then second in a swift race at Manawatu. She is also up in class.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections:\u00a05-7-3-8<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whanganui R10 – BALDRICKS CUNNING PLAN C2\/3 305M PBD<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Big Time Kimetto (5)<\/span>
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21115<\/span> T: Lisa Cole<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.85<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.14<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 08\/10\/2026 03:09:09 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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5 Jilliby Finale<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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5\u00a0<\/span>Jilliby<\/span>\u00a0Finale<\/span>\u00a0r<\/span>an 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.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
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Whanganui R11 – LANCE GREEN ACCOUNTANT WANGANUI C1 305M PBD<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Jilliby Finale (5)<\/span>
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12211<\/span> T: Lisa Cole<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.70<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.14<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 08\/10\/2026 03:09:10 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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5 She’s Ready<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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5 She’s Ready<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>h<\/span>asn’t<\/span>\u00a0raced since June but her trial was tidy last week &<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>she’<\/span>s<\/span>\u00a0at juicy odds in a race that she looks capable of winning.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
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Whanganui R12 – BOOK YOUR FUNCTION @ HATRICK C1 305M PBD<\/span> <\/div>
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5475X<\/span> T: G T Hodgson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.45<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 08\/10\/2026 03:09:10 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Trackside commentator Mark Rosanowski provides his tips for all 12 races at the Whanganui Greyhounds meeting on Friday 9 January. Whanganui Greyhounds Race 1 8 Big Time Loki 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 Whanganui R1 Open Race time:  8. Big Time Loki (8) 38223T: Lisa Cole 4.60WIN 1.35PLACE Has been in the money at last three starts, the latest when third (26.34) at Manawatu. 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