Silver Chief runner-by-runner greyhound tips & preview | 14/12/24
The highly anticipated 2024 Silver Chief Final, a Group 1 feature over 525 metres, takes center stage at The Meadows on Saturday night, December 14, with a lucrative $75,000 winner’s purse.
The field boasts some of the brightest young greyhounds in the sport, all vying for glory in this prestigious event.
Heat winners Iconic Jet (29.89), Paw Vortex (29.81), and Deadly Avenger (29.96) headline a competitive lineup that promises an electrifying showdown.
Box 1 Giacomo (29.98), with his blistering early speed, is well-positioned to lead the charge, while Epitomize (30.11) and the ultra-consistent Paw Vortex are poised to challenge from the wider draws.
With speed maps suggesting frantic early pressure and five runners at $5.00 or less in betting markets, this year’s Silver Chief is shaping up as a race for the ages.
Iconic Jet, the $3.40 favourite, will look to capitalise on his impressive form despite a tricky Box 6 draw.
The action kicks off at 8:25 PM AEDT in race 9.
Can Giacomo win the Silver Chief Final?
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1 Giacomo
T: Jeffrey BrittonF: 1312Career: 15: 6-5-1Prizemoney: $19,970
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A promising young chaser drawn perfectly in Box 1. Giacomo’s heat win (29.98) showcased his ability to lead all the way with a sharp early split of 5.07. This inside draw is a massive advantage, especially with a field that lacks overwhelming early pace. Improving with every start, he’s poised to capitalise on his rail-hugging running style, with likely leading and a very strong chance at winning at $4.00 with Dabble.
Verdict: Strong chance as the likely leader.
Can Deadly Avenger win the Silver Chief Final?
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2 Deadly Avenger
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Produced an impressive 29.96 in the heats, showing grit and determination. Although his early pace can be inconsistent, his ability to power home is unmatched. He has previously clocked exceptional times at Sandown (29.07) and is proven in top company. Box 2 should allow him to stay close to the rail and avoid trouble if Giacomo leads.
Verdict: A genuine contender but needs to begin cleanly.
Can Paw Ike win the Silver Chief Final?
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9 Paw Ike
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Elevated into Box 3 following Knurling’s scratching. Paw Ike ran a respectable second to Iconic Jet in the heats, clocking 30.04. His 5.23 early split is slower than most in this field, which may leave him with too much to do against this class.
Verdict: Needs luck but has place claims at $2.80 with top greyhound bookmakers.
Can Paw Vortex win the Silver Chief Final?
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4 Paw Vortex
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Entering the final in scintillating form with five consecutive wins, including a commanding 29.81 in the heats. His early speed (5.10) is solid, but he excels in the back and home straight. From Box 4, he’ll need a clean start to avoid getting caught in traffic.
Verdict: Strong contender if he finds the front early.
Can Paw Qwan win the Silver Chief Final?
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5 Paw Qwan
T: Mark DelbridgeF: 2538Career: 19: 3-6-5Prizemoney: $17,105
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Finished second to Paw Vortex in the heats, showing a knack for railing through the field. His 5.30 early split is a clear weakness, leaving him with too much ground to cover in this quality field.
Verdict: Faces an uphill battle but could place with luck with BlondeBet offering $4.60 for the place.
Can Iconic Jet win the Silver Chief Final?
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6 Iconic Jet
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The pre-race favourite, boasting a brilliant heat win in 29.89. Iconic Jet’s acceleration and ability to lead from the middle of the field are exceptional. While Box 6 isn’t ideal, he has the speed to navigate the draw and take control early.
Verdict: Top pick with clear running.
Can Raven Peter win the Silver Chief Final?
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7 Raven Peter
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Gritty effort in the heats, running second to Giacomo (30.03). However, recent form has been inconsistent, and his wide draw puts him at a disadvantage.
Verdict: Needs a lot of luck to feature.
Can Epitomize win the Silver Chief Final?
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8 Epitomize
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A Melbourne Cup finalist and eight-time winner from just 10 starts, Epitomize boasts undeniable class. His heat win (30.11) came after overcoming early interference, but the wide draw in this final adds to his advantage with liking to run wide.
Verdict: Capable of winning, expect him to be challenging the front pack.
Silver Chief selections & top bets
The 2024 Silver Chief Final promises to be a thrilling contest, featuring a mix of young talent vying for the $75,000 winner’s purse. With several greyhounds in top form and others benefiting from favourable draws, the race is wide open and can argue for a lot of dogs in the final.
The race looks to be run and won on the first turn with Giacomo, Iconic Jet and Epitomize all looking like the key dogs to jump and lead.
It is too hard to look past the favourite Iconic Jet with a generous $3.40 on offer with the top betting sites.
Expect Epitomize and and Giacomo to round out the top three in this close race.
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DEADLY AVENGER
2024 Silver Chief Best Bets – The Meadows Race 9 – 14/12/24
Silver Best Bet
Race 9 – 
Iconic Jet (6)
Form: 3111 | Career: 19: 13-2-1 | Trainer: Shayne Williams