2015 Group 2 Shepparton Cup final tips & betting preview

THE 2015 Shepparton will give some of the best chasers in the land a chance to add $45,000 and a title to the trophy cabinet. An amazing spread of established group performers and up and coming stars will contest one of the most intriguing country cups of recent times.

The undoubted current “King Of The Loam” in Dyna Villa will have his work cut out against the new kids on the block in Azza Azza Azza, Ronray Spirit and Armed And Ready. The winner of a staggering $634,990 will be looking at cracking the $700k mark on his quest to become greyhound racing's first dog.

The hardest to beat will be the Wayne Vassallo-trained Azza Azza Azza from the inside. Although he can be a bit risky early, if he jumps and runs the same times as last week he will be near impossible to run down. Tonight might be the night that this immensely talented chaser announces himself on the big stage.

Warragul Cup winner Ronray Spirit and the Darren McDonald-trained Armed And Ready will be extremely hard to beat with early luck as well.

Like any feature race, the start will make the race and this promises to be an exciting charge to the first turn.

Box 1
Race Odds
$2.10
 
 
Azza Azza Azza
Trainer
Wayne Vassallo
Owner
Whittington Sprod (Syn)
Prizemoney
$57,485
Last 10 Starts
1412416141
May
2012
  Brindle   Dog   by   Collision
Start Fast Running Rail Finish Strong
Prizemoney Rating $1,982 Rating 95
Career Record
Starts 1st 2nd 3rd
29 19 4 0
Rates
Win % Place %
65 79
Track & Dist.
Starts 1st 2nd 3rd
3 3 0 0
       
Box 1 Record
Starts 1st 2nd 3rd
5 3 2 0
ARG's Brad Bugeja: “Has always showed tremendous potential and always looked like he would be a perennial country cups contender. Last week he shanghaied out and he made Luca Neveelk look pretty ordinary when posting a 24.93 heat win. He posted best of the night sectionals in his heat and if he begins like that he should hold them out and win, the only concern with him is that he can bomb the start at times.”
Best Shepparton Times
Best Last Sect. Best Sect. Last
24.93 24.93 6.44 6.44
Box 2
Race Odds
$26
 
 
Tiggerlong Amigo
Trainer
Darren McDonald
Owner
H Finn
Prizemoney
$98,490
Last 10 Starts
1822425551
Dec
2011
  White/Black   Dog   by   Tiggerlong Petal
Start Risky Running Wide Finish Strong
Prizemoney Rating $2,402 Rating 65
Career Record
Starts 1st 2nd 3rd
41 15 6 5
       
Strike Rates
Win % Place %
36 63
Track & Dist.
Starts 1st 2nd 3rd
2 2 0 0
       
Box 2 Record
Starts 1st 2nd 3rd
3 1 2 0
ARG's Brad Bugeja: Was well placed in the wide draw in his heat and once he found the early lead he was always going to be hard to reel in, he is a Derby winner so it's no surprise to see him in a final like this but he isn't at his peak at the moment and from the inside draw I can't see him making an impact.
Best Shepparton Times
Best Last Sect. Best Sect. Last
25.26 25.26 6.57 6.59
Box 3
Race Odds
$5.50
Heat Replay
 
Ronray Spirit
Trainer
Terrence Reid
Owner
Irena Steele
Prizemoney
$64,645
Last 10 Starts
1115111111
Dec
2012
  Black   Dog   by   Ronray Disco
Start Fast Running Middle Finish Strong
Prizemoney Rating $3,591 Rating 95
Career Record
Starts 1st 2nd 3rd
18 12 0 2
Strike Rates
Win % Place %
66 77
Track & Dist.
Starts 1st 2nd 3rd
1 1 0 0
Box 3 Record
Starts 1st 2nd 3rd
3 1 0 0
ARG's Brad Bugeja:Recently captured the Warragul Cup final and is a great chance of grabbing his second country cup. Last week in his heat he copped a knock soon after the start but he picked himself up quickly and assumed control. His winning time of 25.33 is just fair but I think if he pings the lids and finds the bunny like he did at Warragul he will be able to get down to around the 25 flat mark and that makes him a major player.
Best SheppartonTimes
Best Last Sect. Best Sect. Last
25.33 25.33 6.59 6.59
Box 4
Race Odds
$26
 
 
Midnight
Trainer
Mick Carter
Owner
J Carr
Prizemoney
$32,880
Last 10 Starts
2311212471

June
2012

  Black   Dog   by     Little Zeva
Start Slow Running Wide Finish Strong
Prizemoney Rating $2,055 Rating 60
Career Record
Starts 1st 2nd 3rd
16 8 4 2
Strike Rates
Win % Place %
50 87
Track & Dist.
Starts 1st 2nd 3rd
6 3 2 1
Box 4 Record
Starts 1st 2nd 3rd
0 0 0 0
ARG's Brad Bugeja: Has a great record here and powered to the line in his top 25.34 heat win, the concern with him is that he will get a long way back early and I can't see him giving classy chasers a head start and reeling them in. He isn't the worst though and if there happens to be some trouble up front he may be able to run home into a place.
Best Shepparton Times
Best Last Sect. Best Sect. Last
25.29 25.34 6.69 6.69
Box 5
Race Odds
$21
 
 

Sisco Rage

Trainer
John Galea
Owner
John Galea
Prizemoney
$119,695
Last 10 Starts
3131112822
Feb 2012  

Black

  Dog   by   High Earner Sisco Power
Start Slow Running Rail Finish Strong
Prizemoney Rating $1,595 Rating 80
Career Record
Starts 1st 2nd 3rd
75 20 13 13
Strike Rates
Win % Place %
26 61
Track & Dist.
Starts 1st 2nd 3rd
2 0 1 1
Box 5 Record
Starts 1st 2nd 3rd
10 3 0 1
ARG's Brad Bugeja: Has turned in some monster performances in recent weeks and one out he would beat any runner in this field. Last week he got held up mid race and he gave Dyna Villa a big head start but once he got into some clear running he went into overdrive and he almost picked the leader up. Once again the box draw will make life difficult for him but if he can somehow find the rail and avoid bother he will be breathing down the leaders necks as they turn for home and he may just cause an upset.”
Best Shepparton Times
Best Last Sect. Best Sect. Last
25.22 25.22 6.77 6.77
Box 6
Race Odds
$3.00
Heat Replay
 
Dyna Villa
Trainer
Jenny Hunt
Owner
Brendan Wheeler
Prizemoney
$634,990
Last 10 Starts
1313112111
Oct
2012
  Black   Dog   by   Collision Roxio Bale
Start Fast Running Rail Finish Fairly Strong
Prizemoney Rating $20,483 Rating 100
Career Record
Starts 1st 2nd 3rd
31 20 3 6
Strike Rates
Win % Place %
64 33
Track & Dist.
Starts 1st 2nd 3rd
1 1 0 0
Box 6 Record
Starts 1st 2nd 3rd
8 5 1 2
ARG's Brad Bugeja:One of the most reliable chasers in training and he reminds a fair bit of El Galo. Last week he flew the lids and set a cracking pace before posting an impressive 25.18 heat win, he got a little tired in the run home but I think he will be better for that run and if he finds the lure again tonight I believe a sub 25 second run could be on the cards. The draw isn't great but it's hard to knock him because at the present time he just keeps pinging the lids. I think he is under the odds but he is clearly a great winning chance.
Best Shepparton Times
Best Last Sect. Best Sect. Last
25.18 25.18 6.53 6.53
Box 7
Race Odds
$23
 
 
Allen Malik
Trainer
Steven Collins
Owner
Jan Wheeler
Prizemoney
$68,646
Last 10 Starts
3487142272
Dec
2011
  Brindle   Dog   by Surf Lorian   Spiral Bale
Start Average Running Middle Finish Strong
Prizemoney Rating $1,183 Rating 55
Career Record
Starts 1st 2nd 3rd
58 15 8 12
Strike Rates
Win % Place %
26 60
Track & Dist.
Starts 1st 2nd 3rd
4 1 1 1
Box 7 Record
Starts 1st 2nd 3rd
8 2 1 1

ARG's Brad Bugeja: Has been a consistent sprinter for quite a while now and it is great to see him make a final of this calibre. His effort in his heat was very impressive and a similar effort tonight could see him sneak into the placings. The concern tonight is that he is likely to settle well back in the field and he will have to try and reel in some classy animals.

Best Shepparton Times
Best Last Sect. Best Sect. Last
25.20 25.20 6.63 6.63
Box 8
Race Odds
$6.00
 
 
Armed And Ready
Trainer
Darren McDonald
Owner
Board Board (Syn)
Prizemoney
$15,730
Last 10 Starts
1113351111
Jan
2013
  Light Brindle   Dog   by  

Spring Gun

Angels Sing
Start Fast Running Middle Finish Solid
Prizemoney Rating $1,573 Rating 80
Career Record
Starts 1st 2nd 3rd
10 7 0 2
Strike Rates
Win % Place %
70 90
Track & Dist.
Starts 1st 2nd 3rd
1 1 0 0
Box 8 Record
Starts 1st 2nd 3rd
1 1 0 0
ARG's Brad Bugeja: Exciting prospect who looks ideally drawn in the pink draw. He generally pings the lids and once he hits the ground he goes into overdrive. His heat winning time of 25.18 was just fair and Allen Malik got very close to him in the run home, however it was his first look at the track and I would expect him to improve a fair bit on that run. On Warragul Cup night he did post a ridiculous 25.58 win, which was just under three lengths faster than the actual cup. He is my tip for the race and I think he could have enough speed to burn them off and getaway mid race.
Best Shepparton Times
Best Last Sect. Best Sect. Last
25.18 25.18 6.57 6.57
1st Res
Race Odds
$3.50
 
 
Luca Neveelk
Trainer
Gerald Kleveen
Owner
P Kleveen
Prizemoney
$229,865
Last 10 Starts
1318112122
May
2012
  Blue   Dog   by   Talk's Cheap

It's A Neveelk

Start Fast Running Rail Finish Strong
Prizemoney Rating $6,670 Rating 100
Career Record
Starts 1st 2nd 3rd
34 25 3 3
Strike Rates
Win % Place %
73 91
Track & Dist.
Starts 1st 2nd 3rd
1 0 1 0
Box – Record
Starts 1st 2nd 3rd
ARG's Brad Bugeja:His record speaks for itself and he was a tad unlucky not to make the final. He got shown up in his heat by Azza Azza Azza but I think if he happened to gain a start he is more than capable of turning the tables. He has already won a couple of country cups and it would be great to see him gain a start.
Best Shepparton Times
Best Last Sect. Best Sect. Last
25.24 25.24 6.57 6.57
2nd Res
Race Odds
$21
 
 
Samus Allen
Trainer
Jenny Hunt
Owner
Jan Wheeler
Prizemoney
$37,280
Last 10 Starts
5132336222
May
2012
  Black   Bitch   by  

Bekim Bale

Blachura Bale
Start Good Running Rail Finish Strong
Prizemoney Rating $1,129 Rating 70
Career Record
Starts 1st 2nd 3rd
33 12 8 4
Strike Rates
Win % Place %
36 72
Track & Dist.
Starts 1st 2nd 3rd
3 2 0 1
Box – Record
Starts 1st 2nd 3rd
ARG's Brad Bugeja: Strong effort when placed in her heat and she has been racing in consistent style of late, she is capable of showing good speed but I think these days she is better suited to racing over the 500m journey. Unlikely to gain a start but even if she did I can't see her being a major player.
Best Shepparton Times
Best Last Sect. Best Sect. Last
25/30 25.30 6.60 6.68

Top Four: 8 – 6 – 1 – 5

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