Eight precocious greyhounds get an early shot at Group glory on Saturday evening at Wentworth Park when they line up in the final of the Group Three SportingbetMagic Maiden.
With many already sizzling on the clock, there could be a few worth jotting down in the black book as ones to follow throughout their racing careers.
$25,000 awaits the winner of the event and, with plenty of genuine chances, it should be a gem of a race.
Comments: Steven White (Trainer) – “He is well boxed and he has got plenty of pace. I have had some hiccups with him in the last six weeks with tonsillitis, he has been choking up in the last bit getting to the line. I've taken some action against it this week and his tonsils have actually come down, they are not as inflamed as what they have been in the last five weeks, so hopefully I've done enough to get him over the line. He can run really good sections.”
Comments: ARG opinion is –Another moderate beginner with a very strong run home. Needs some space early and will be hoping for luck from the squeeze box.
Comments: ARG opinion is – Reliable beginner who has not missed a place in five race starts. May lack the genuine speed to win this race and looks tested. Place chances appear best.
Comments: Steven White (Trainer) – “He is a good chance, we just hope he gets out of the boxes and we will see what happens after that. He has not been in any good boxes yet but he has good pace. I think the pace is between him, the one and the three. There is only a length between him and Paua To Roar no matter where I have trialled them.”
Comments: ARG opinion is – Chased home Brasko Khan tenaciously in her semi-final. If she lands on the speed she will put herself right in the picture. Has to overcome the wide box to do so.
Comments: Glenn Rounds (Trainer) – “I don't know about the box, you've got to get across at Wentworth Park from the eight, it is a bit of a dreaded box out there. If he can get away and show his speed he will be right, but you don't want to be posted there. He is a nice dog, he just needs luck to the first turn.”
Zipping Weston (2) could get a nice run to the first turn which will bring him right into the race. He has a massive middle section and run-home, and appears to be value.
Brasko Khan (3) can run fast time and is another big chance with a clean get-away.
If Anything Less (8) can negotiate the outside alley, then he is another with enough talent to take out the event.
Gilgamesh (7) is a knockout chance should she be able to find a touch more early zip.
