Unreal Speed favourite for Fanta Bale Super Stayers final
The 2025 Group 1 Fanta Bale Super Stayers Final at The Meadows is shaping up as a three-way battle, with Unreal Speed, Ethanol Water, and Late Night News dominating the betting and setting up a blockbuster contest over the 730m staying trip this Saturday, February 22.
After three fiercely competitive heats, these top contenders emerged as the class of the field, with their performances underlining why they are the ones to beat in the $100,000-to-the-winner feature.
Unreal Speed, the fastest qualifier and current race favourite at $2.70 with the best online bookmakers, left no doubt about his credentials with a stunning 42.48 heat victory.
Displaying a blistering mid-race burst, the Robert Britton-trained chaser took control down the back straight and never looked back, finishing 1.75 lengths ahead of Late Night News.
He will start from Box 6, a middle draw that could give him the opportunity to find a position early before launching his trademark mid-race acceleration.
Ethanol Water, priced at , showed her class in the opening heat, overcoming early trouble to power home in 42.73.
Trained by Thomas Dailly, the versatile stayer is known for her resilience and finishing ability, making her a serious contender despite facing tougher opposition this time around.
Drawn in Box 1, she has the perfect alley to settle close and launch late, a position that could prove vital in a high-pressure final.
Late Night News, a , was narrowly beaten by Unreal Speed in their heat but still clocked a fast 42.55.
The Jeff Britton-trained runner has shown he can match it with the best and, with a wide draw in Box 8, will be looking to swoop late if the leaders start to tire.
While the outside box presents challenges, his ability to finish strongly will keep him in contention if he avoids early trouble.
While the field contains seasoned stayers and rising talents, the betting market has decided that the Fanta Bale Super Stayers Final will come down to Unreal Speed, Ethanol Water, and Late Night News.
Fanta Bale Stayers box draw in order: Ethanol Water (Box 1), Pass Mark (Box 2), Flying Envy (Box 3), Shake And Bake (Box 4), Groovebird (Box 5), Unreal Speed (Box 6), Irish Millie (Box 7), Late Night News (Box 8), Infra Rock (1st Res) and Full Of Regrets (2nd Res)
As always, Australian Racing Greyhound will have our runner-by-runner Fanta Bale Stayers tips available for you on Friday, February 21.
2025 Fanta Bale Stayers Box Draw & Betting Odds
2025 Fanta Bale Stayers Box Draw & Field The Meadows 730m Group 1 $100,000 to-the-winner Saturday, February 22, 2025
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1 Ethanol Water
T: Thomas DaillyF: 81171Career: 62: 24-11-8Prizemoney: $357,280
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2 Pass Mark
T: Jeffrey BrittonF: 82853Career: 55: 16-8-9Prizemoney: $138,260
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3 Flying Envy
T: Kim ErenshawF: 75363Career: 35: 8-1-5Prizemoney: $40,585
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4 Shake And Bake
T: Jeffrey BrittonF: 43552Career: 46: 11-5-14Prizemoney: $89,343
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5 Groovebird
T: Jeffrey BrittonF: 12621Career: 56: 16-7-8Prizemoney: $136,220
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6 Unreal Speed
T: Robert BrittonF: 31131Career: 13: 9-0-2Prizemoney: $65,495
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7 Irish Millie
T: Stephen WhyteF: 23462Career: 51: 10-11-8Prizemoney: $248,780
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8 Late Night News
T: Mary HughesF: 12312Career: 21: 9-5-4Prizemoney: $102,990
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9 Infra Rock
T: Mark McclellandF: 21113Career: 22: 7-5-8Prizemoney: $35,858
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10 Full Of Regrets
T: Dallan KlemkeF: 32314Career: 25: 6-3-10Prizemoney: $39,867
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