Sandown Park Greyhound Tips & Betting Preview December 18 2014
Another cracking night at Sandown Park ahead of a fantastic Group Two Laurels Classic which will be held on Sunday at the track. Hopefully we can get you a few winners tonight so that you have plenty of cash to load up on the big race on Sunday.
Best Bet:
Race 2: Armed And Ready
Best Roughie:
Race 1: Se's High Above
Quaddie:
Leg 1: 1,3,6,7,8 – Leg 2: 1,3,7 – Leg 3: 2,3 – Leg 4: 1,2,3,6
$120 for 100%
1st: $5,000 2nd: $1,430 3rd: $720.
No.NameFormBestTrainer
Andiamo Nemo has the good draw and he recently caught the eye with a strong 28.17 Bendigo win. He has been placed in three of four here previously and this is the weakest race he has contested at this track. With the wide running Spring Grace drawn on his outside he should get a very clear run into the first turn and he should break away as they head for the back straight.
Spring Grace was a zippy 30.20 Meadows winner two runs back and she should give a great sight. In her past three starts she has recorded sizzling early sectionals and I can see her leading again tonight. She tends to drift wide through the turns so I dont think she can hold out the red.
Se's High Above is armed with a monster finish and she shouldn't be too far away at the end, she tends to find a lot of trouble so she could be a good anchor for third and fourth in your exotics.
Allen Quarian is a powerful chaser and if he can find the rail early he should be in the finish, my concern with him is that he can miss away and he will be looking for the rail.
Top Four: 1 – 2 – 6 – 7
Suggested Bets:
Win bet on Andiamo Nemo with Sportingbet
Quinella: 1 to rove with 2,6,7 ($3 for 100%)
Exacta: 1,2/1,2,6,7 ($6 for 100%)
Trifecta: 1,2,7/1,2,6,7/1,2,4,5,6,7 ($36 for 100%)
1st: $5,000 2nd: $1,430 3rd: $720.
No.NameFormBestTrainer
Armed And Ready was beaten when on debut here last time but I'm expecting him to make a lot of improvement tonight. He was a tad slow to begin last week and he had to work hard mid race to stay in contention. From the red tonight he should be able to hold them out early and then put a space in them mid race.
Satsuki Bale is dropping in class and she hasn't had much luck since her handy 30.11 Meadows win, she is drawn poorly again tonight but the four should give her a nice cart across and that should allow her to settle in a prominent position.
Dyna Chaser returned to form at Geelong with a highly impressive 25.86 Geelong win and if he gets across early he will prove hard to hold out, unlike most of his opponents, he is able to run a genuine 515m.
Xtreme Gretel is a former American chaser now in the care of the in form Robert Britton kennel, he comes here with solid credentials so it will be worth watching the betting moves.
Top Four: 1 – 8 – 5 – 3
Suggested Bets:
Win bet on Armed And Ready with Sportingbet
Exacta: 1,5,8/1,3,5,8 ($9 for 100%)
Quinella: 1 to rove with 3,5,8 ($3 for 100%)
Trifecta: 1/3,5,8/Field ($18 for 100%)
1st: $5,750 2nd: $1,645 3rd: $830.
No.NameFormBestTrainer
Come On Fantasy is dropping considerably in class and she is drawn to make a big impact. Five starts ago she posted a strong 29.62 win here from this draw over 515m and in that effort she gave every indication that this trip will suit. There is no speed on her outside so if she can step cleanly she should get every chance to lead all the way.
Sonic Pirate has a solid record here and he should be in the mix for most of the journey, he tends to get a little tired in the run home but if he happens to cross the red early he may just be able to establish a race winning lead.
Zipping Bart charged home when placed at Bendigo last time and with some luck early he should be there again, however if he is short odds I would be risking him as he does make a lot of mistakes in his races.
Dyna Glinda rounds out the chances, she has the ability to ping the lids and she caught the eye when winning at The Meadows in 30.12 three runs back.
Top Four: 1 – 6 – 7 – 4
Suggested Bets:
Win bet on Come On Fantasy with Sportingbet
Boxed Quinella: 1,4,6,7 ($6 for 100%)
Exacta: 1,6/1,4,6,7 ($6 for 100%)
Trifecta: 1/4,6,7/Field ($18 for 100%)
1st: $5,750 2nd: $1,645 3rd: $830.
No.NameFormBestTrainer
Tears Siam is the litter sister to gun stayer Space Star and she made a dazzling Victorian debut here last week when winning by a staggering 20 lengths in 41.91. Once again she has drawn perfectly in the pink and if she steps on terms with them again she should prove far too classy for these. She is likely to start $1.50 or shorter but that is still massive over's against this lineup.
Exquisitus has the ability to lead them up and she may be suited to this journey, outside of the pink this is a very weak race so she should get her own way out in front and she should run a cheeky race.
Born Ali is much better than her recent form suggests and she should give a nice site. She is clearly a fair way from her best but she should still be good enough to fill the quinella spot.
Cambridge Prince rounds out the place chances, he has been racing in consistent fashion and he appeared to hit the line a lot better at Geelong over 680m last time out.
Top Four: 8 – 7 – 4 – 6
Suggested Bets:
Win bet on Tears Siam with Sportingbet
Exacta: 8/4,6,7 ($3 for 100%)
Quinella: 8 to rove with 4,6,7 ($3 for 100%)
Trifecta: 8/4,6,7/4,6,7 ($6 for 100%)
Trifecta: 8/7/Field ($5 for 100%)
1st: $6,120 2nd: $1,750 3rd: $875.
No.NameFormBestTrainer
Allen Eryk has been racing in good style here of late and his effort three runs back was enormous. Tonight he has the luxury of slow beginners drawn on his outside so with a clean getaway he should be able to poke through and lead as they head past the post the first time. He is quite strong in the run home so if he does happen to lead I can't see anything reeling him in.
Oakvale Flyer is making her middle distance debut and she shouldn't have too much trouble covering the ground. She tends to race best when on the speed and this race doesn't have too much pace so she should be able to lob in the top two early.
Smart Maxwell is better than his form reads and he does have a very zippy 34.17 PB here, if he can come out cleanly and get a clear run he could give a nice sight at odds.
Cornelius Fudge has regained his best form of late and he should be suited by the wide draw, I dont think he can win tonight but I think he is a genuine place chance.
Top Four: 1 – 6 – 3 – 8
Suggested Bets:
Win bet on Allen Eryk with Sportingbet
Exacta: 1,3,6/1,3,6,8 ($9 for 100%)
Trifecta: 1/3,6,8/Field ($18 for 100%)
Quinella: 1 to rove with 3,6,8 ($3 for 100%)
1st: $5,320 2nd: $1,520 3rd: $760.
No.NameFormBestTrainer
Dyna Nihilist is an absolute beast and I think he can get the job done tonight. Two starts back he turned in a monster performance when placed behind Hobart Thousand finalist Ride The Rails and with an ounce of luck tonight he should go one better. At present he is one of the fiercest chasers in training and he really does look suited near the rail.
Papa Hook has the ability to lead and he is nearing another win. He has recorded three impressive placings in a row here and if he happens to cross them early they might just bunch up behind him and he could steal the prize.
Creative Karisma has a great record here and he should run an improved race from the red, he does have a sizzling 29.34 PB here and with the lack of speed on his outside he should be able to get a clear run in the early stages.
Jayney Bale is a class act and she is capable of just about anything, however tonight I think she is limited to a place chance because she may get posted wide for most of the journey.
Top Four: 3 – 4 – 1 – 7
Suggested Bets:
Win bet on Dyna Nihilist with Sportingbet
Exacta: 1,3,4/1,3,4,7 ($9 for 100%)
Quinella: 3 to rove with 1,4,7 ($3 for 100%)
Trifecta: 3/1,4,7/Field ($18 for 100%)
1st: $5,000 2nd: $1,430 3rd: $720.
No.NameFormBestTrainer
Maximum Lil can be hard to follow at times but when she pings the lids she is capable of running blistering times. Two starts back she stepped cleanly and reeled off an explosive 29.86 Meadows win, tonight she meets a similar lineup and apart from the pink there is no early speed at all, so she should get every chance to show her best form.
Where's The Surf has been placed in six of ten here and he has been desperately unlucky in his past two starts, with an even getaway tonight he should be able to sit just behind Maximum Lil in the early stages and he will then apply pressure as they turn for home.
Hello Good Bye is a long way from his best but two starts back he did record a strong 29.54 win here, if he can repeat that effort he shouldn't be too far away at the end.
Mepunga Moss had no luck here last week and she is capable of pinging the lids, she is down on confidence but if she finds the bunny early she can turn in an improved performance.
Top Four: 2 – 3 – 1 – 8
Suggested Bets:
Win bet on Maximum Lil with Sportingbet
Exacta: 2,3/1,2,3,8 ($6 for 100%)
Quinella: 2 to rove with 1,3,8 ($3 for 100%)
Trifecta: 2/1,3,8/Field ($18 for 100%)
1st: $6,260 2nd: $1,790 3rd: $890.
No.NameFormBestTrainer
Awesome Project is a gun speedster and he should make light work of this lineup. Two starts back he stepped up in distance to score a dazzling 34.23 win here over 595m and I think he is better suited back to this journey. There is a bit of speed drawn around him tonight but he should be able to out muster them and if you can land $2.50 or better that is value.
Hawk Alone is never far away over this journey and he should be able to return to some form, there is a fair bit of speed in this event so he should be able to settle mid pack and that will allow him to avoid trouble at the first turn.
Humphrey Bale was far from disgraced when placed here last week and from the red he should be in the mix again. He will need a bit of luck at the first turn but if he gets it he should make an impact.
Musquin Bale beat Humphrey Bale here last week and he must be respected again, my concern with him tonight is that the two dogs underneath him have enough speed to match him and he may be posted wide for the first few hundred meters.
Top Four: 2 – 6 – 1 – 3
Suggested Bets:
Win bet on Awesome Project with Sportingbet
Exacta: 2,6/1,2,3,6 ($6 for 100%)
Quinella: 2 to rove with 1,3,6 ($3 for 100%)
Trifecta: 1,2,6/1,2,3,6/1,2,3,5,6,8 ($36 for 100%)
1st: $5,750 2nd: $1,645 3rd: $830.
No.NameFormBestTrainer
Pennsylvania Is surprised me here last Sunday when he came from off the speed to score in 34.59, from the red tonight he should be able to push through and lead them up and on the bunny he should go a lot quicker on the clock. I think he can possibly get down to the 34.20 mark and there isn't anything in this field that can get down to that sort of time.
Diva's Shadow is making her middle distance debut and she should give a great sight. She is armed with smart early speed and she should match motors with Pennsylvania Is for most of the journey, she may get a little tired in the run home but she should be able to hold on for a place.
Bonjour Bonsoir was far from disgraced when placed at The Meadows last time and she should be in the mix again, she lacks early speed but she is strong and she is a must for your exotic bets.
Top Four: 1 – 7 – 4 – 8
Suggested Bets:
Win bet on Pennsylvania Is with Sportingbet
Exacta: 1,7/1,4,7,8 ($6 for 100%)
Trifecta: 1/4,7,8/Field ($18 for 100%)
First Four: 1,7,8/1,7,8/4/Field ($30 for 100%)
First Four: 1,7,8/1,7,8/Field/4 ($30 for 100%)
1st: $5,000 2nd: $1,430 3rd: $720.
No.NameFormBestTrainer
Tricky Rose is back to her brilliant best and she is drawn to make a big impact. Three starts back she showed a dazzling turn of foot soon after box rise when scoring at The Meadows in 30.31 and she should take some stopping again, with a clear run she is capable of running some serious time and this looks her race.
Rumero Reason has turned in three strong performances since resuming from a short spell and he is bursting to break through. He is going to need a lot of luck in running but if the gaps open at the right time he could get the cash.
Dyna Fatbob is dropping in class and he is suited by the rails draw, he can be hit or miss early but he is capable of good things when he steps cleanly.
Polly Bale rounds out the chances, she is better than her form reads and she only needs a clear run in the first 50m to feature.
Top Four: 8 – 5 – 2 – 6
Suggested Bets:
Win bet on Tricky Rose with Sportingbet
Exacta: 2,5,8/2,5,6,8 ($9 for 100%)
Quinella: 8 to rove with 2,5,6 ($3 for 100%)
Trifecta: 8/2,5,6/Field ($18 for 100%)
1st: $5,000 2nd: $1,430 3rd: $720.
No.NameFormBestTrainer
Hestia Bale has been racing well in much stronger company of late and she gets her chance to score tonight. She is better suited to a rails draw but she still has the speed to cross and she has won three of her seven tries here.
Sage Bale should be in the mix for a long way and he too is dropping in class, with a wide runner on his outside he should get a clear passage early and he will get his chance to make an impact.
Dr. Rahoual is well drawn out wide and he will be strong in the run to the line, he has won here previously in a solid 29.67 and if given some room early he should be able to turn in a similar effort tonight.
King Rockstar rounds out the winning chances, he has speed to burn and if he settles in the top two early he may prove hard to reel in.
Top Four: 8 – 5 – 6 – 4
Suggested Bets:
Win bet on Hestia Bale with Sportingbet
Exacta: 5,6,8/4,5,6,8 ($9 for 100%)
Quinella: 8 to rove with 4,5,6 ($3 for 100%)
Trifecta: 5,6,8/4,5,6,8/1,3,4,5,6,8 ($36 for 100%)
1st: $5,000 2nd: $1,430 3rd: $720.
No.NameFormBestTrainer
Humming Birdhill put her best paw forward last time out and she looked ultra impressive when scoring at The Meadows in 30.06. In that effort she showed a great turn of foot soon after box rise and with a similar run in the early stages tonight she should get every chance to lead throughout.
Jagman continues to improve and he should run a big race again, last time out he beat the exciting Gunloch at Cranbourne in 30.57 and he only needs luck early to feature.
Flame Bale scored a hot 30.14 Meadows win three runs back and if she repeats that effort she should run a big race again, she normally shows early speed and there isn't a whole lot of speed drawn underneath her.
Hilda's Best should follow Flame Bale across early and he should make up for his luckless effort here last week.
Top Four: 2 – 6 – 7 – 8
Suggested Bets:
Win bet on Humming Birdhill with Sportingbet
Exacta: 2,6,7/2,6,7,8 ($9 for 100%)
Quinella: 2 to rove with 6,7,8 ($3 for 100%)
Trifecta: 2/6,7,8/Field ($18 for 100%)