Maitland Thursday preview & betting tips | November 28, 2024
The beautiful Maitland track plays host to 12 top-class greyhound races this Thursday, with the first set to begin at 2:22pm local time. There will be five heats of the Group 2 Maitland Gold Cup, with some of NSW’s best greyhounds heading to the Hunter Valley to compete for the $40,000 first prize. Australian Racing Greyhound will give all the runners the once-over and try to find you a couple of winners.
Race 9: Chief Lightning (1)
Chief Lightning has been flying at Wentworth Park, winning his last four in a row. He is still yet to miss a place in 22 starts, and while this will be his sternest test to date, his explosive early pace and great box draw should have him leading this field for a long way. He has two wins and three placings from five starts in box one, and the 450m of the Maitland Gold Cup heats should be ideal for him.
Best Bet
Race 9 – 
Chief Lightning (1)
Form: 11111 | Career: 22: 13-2-7 | Trainer: Jason Magri
Race 11: Verdi (7)
Verdi has a great record of 15 wins from 27 starts, most of them on one-turn circuits similar to Maitland. He has eight wins in 12 starts from outside boxes and will use all the track early. He is a reliable beginner and runs fast times when he jumps well, so if he gets away cleanly, Verdi should be advancing to the Maitland Gold Cup final.
Next Best
Race 11 – 
Verdi (7)
Form: 11115 | Career: 27: 15-4-0 | Trainer: Jason Mackay
Race 4: Dawn Raider (8)
Dawn Raider has been winning in fine style at Maitland recently. He has a sizzling 22.18 personal best from box seven and should get full use of the centre of the track early with some moderate beginners under him. With a clean getaway and a fast track, he might even be a chance of breaking the magical 22-second mark.
Best Value
Race 4 – 
Dawn Rider (8)
Form: 18112 | Career: 7: 4-1-1 | Trainer: Benjamin Sweetman
Maitland quaddie selections – Thursday 28/11/2024
Maitland race-by-race greyhound tips – 28/11/2024
| Race # | Time (AEDT) | Distance | Race Name | Grade | Greyhound (No.) | Trainer | Prize Total | First Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14:22 | 400m | Ladbrokes Own Spring Maiden | Maiden | Stormy Lane (1) | Karen Harmey | $1,790 | $1,175 |
| 2 | 14:49 | 565m | Ladbrokes Racng Club 0-2 Win | Mixed | Firebird (6) | Mark Moroney | $3,110 | $1,975 |
| 3 | 15:09 | 400m | Ladbrokes Blackbook | 4th/5th Grade | Fernando Rocker (7) | Sean Sweeney | $2,490 | $1,575 |
| 4 | 15:37 | 400m | Ladbrokes Hosted Pots | 5th Grade | Dawn Raider (8) | Benjamin Sweetman | $2,310 | $1,475 |
| 5 | 15:57 | 450m | Shipley Meats 1-3 Win | 5th Grade | Proud Choice (8) | Sally Gilbert | $3,110 | $1,975 |
| 6 | 16:14 | 400m | Ladbrokes Punter Assist | 5th Grade | Sunrise Cruiser (5) | John Edwards | $2,310 | $1,475 |
| 7 | 16:37 | 450m | East Maitland Bowling Club Maitland Gold Cup Heat | Non Graded | Kettle Head (1) | Peter Lagogiane | $5,575 | $4,000 |
| 8 | 16:57 | 450m | East Maitland Bowling Club Maitland Gold Cup Heat | Non Graded | Angel Shirley (3) | Peter Lagogiane | $5,575 | $4,000 |
| 9 | 17:19 | 450m | East Maitland Bowling Club Maitland Gold Cup Heat | Non Graded | Chief Lightning (1) | Jason Magri | $5,575 | $4,000 |
| 10 | 17:37 | 450m | East Maitland Bowling Club Maitland Gold Cup Heat | Non Graded | Barefoot Zulu (4) | Joseph Mcfadyen | $5,575 | $4,000 |
| 11 | 18:02 | 450m | East Maitland Bowling Club Maitland Gold Cup Heat | Non Graded | Verdi (7) | Jason Mackay | $5,575 | $4,000 |
| 12 | 18:24 | 400m | Ladbrokes Bet Ticker Pathways | 5th Grade | Pinky Knight (5) | Shane Hill | $2,310 | $1,475 |