2025 WA Derby greyhound preview & best bets | Saturday 24/5/25

The 2025 Group 2 WA Derby Final shapes as a clash between emerging class and explosive heat performances, with $60,000 awaiting the winner over Cannington’s 520m sprint.

Giacomo (3) enters the final on a four-race winning streak and has looked every bit the finished product since returning to Perth. A brilliant 29.71 winner here two runs back, the Chris Halse-trained chaser overcame a messy run last start to clock 30.00 in his heat. He’s drawn perfectly in the white vest and boasts a faultless record from box three.

Junk Yard Clyde (8) was breathtaking in his heat win, stopping the clock in a sizzling 29.47 — the fastest of the night. With a 40% career strike rate and high early speed, he’ll take some catching if he crosses cleanly from the pink.

From the checks, Our Ozzie Salute (2) is capable of causing an upset. He chased home Junk Yard Clyde in his heat and has rarely run a bad race. He’s ultra-consistent and could get a dream trail behind the pace.

Keep an eye on Incredible Rogue (4), who impressed with a gritty 29.62 heat win. He’s strong late and could pick off tiring leaders if there’s a mix-up out in front.

There is a lot of class in the field, but Giacomo at $3.30 with the top greyhound bookmakers is too hard to turn down. With a flawless record since returning to Western Australia, expect his price to drop closer to the race.

2025 WA Derby betting selections & best bet

• 3

  GIACOMO

  Odds at Dabble

• 8

  JUNK YARD CLYDE

  Odds at Blondebet

• 2

  OUR OZZIE SALUTE

  Odds at Picklebet

• 4

  INCREDIBLE ROGUE

  Odds at PlayUp