Eight stayers will vie to become a part of over 50 years of greyhound racing history on Saturday night when the Group Three Sydney Cup is run at Wentworth Park.
The test of stamina over the 720 metre trip was first run in 1963 and has been won by dogs such as Zoom Top, National Lass, Miss High Lo and Kobble Creek. The 2013 final was taken out by Lucy Wires for Robert Britton.
This year three Victorian trained conveyances will take on the best that New South Wales has to offer in an open affair with $25,000 awaiting the connections of the winning greyhound.
The 2014 Sydney Cup is Race 8 on the card and is scheduled to jump at 9:47pm
ARG opinion is – Ran home fairly to grab second behind Ruff Cut Diamond last week. Faces some quality opposition here and may get a run that presents him the opportunity to run a place here.
Peter Dapiran (Kennel Representative) – “We thought he could land on the bunny last week and he is hard to beat any time he does. The worry this week will be dogs coming across from the outside which may harm his chances.”
Peter Dapiran (Trainer) – “She cut hard left last week which is very uncharacteristic of her, it may have been due to the small field. She also collided pretty hard out of the straight and bruised a toe. She should be better this week and may even lead.”
Darren McDonald (Trainer) – “Hopefully she will improve this week, she needs to improve. She needs a little bit of luck, she has not been very lucky lately.”
ARG opinion is – Produced a fair effort not much slower than his best last week but could only manage fourth. Based on that, it is hard to see him doing any better in this sort of company.
Denice Warren (Trainer) – “We are just happy to be in the final. Hopefully she can get to the front, she is a better dog when she is on the bunny. She might be a couple of lengths off being a top Group dog but we are just hoping.”
ARG opinion is – A young up and comer who already boasts two track records. Should he replicate his personal best of 41.84 then he may not be without a winning hope.
ARG opinion is – A winner of four from 13 who is yet to make an impression at the top level. She is likely to struggle in this company.
Best Wentworth Park Times
Best
Last
Sect. Best
Sect. Last
42.34
42.40
16.50
16.86
Zipping Maggie (5) and Dusty Moonshine (8) are likely to be prominent early and that speed battle could go a long way towards governing the chances of both greyhounds.
If Zipping Rory (4) can exit the traps like he did last week, he may be some sort of hope.
Sweet It Is (6) will need luck in the running and if she gets it, she will be powering home late.
Space Star (9) has ability and could be a knockout chance at odds.
