Wentworth Park greyhound tips & betting preview February 21 2015
WHILE most of the attention will be on The Meadows tonight, there will still be plenty of action in the harbour city with a solid 10 race card at Wentworth Park.
Best Bet:
Race 8: Opus Forte
Best Roughie:
Race 5: Knot Telling Ya
Quaddie:
Leg 1: 1,5,7,8 – Leg 2: 1 – Leg 3: 1,3,4,7 – Leg 4: 1,2,5,7,8
$80 for 100%
1st: $4,350 2nd: $1,235 3rd: $620.
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Very tough race to open the night but I think the speedy Longneck should have enough speed to hold them out and with the lack of speed in the race I'm expecting him to get away once they all bunch up behind him at the first bend. He isn't overly strong but this race lacks depth and he may just steal it.
Watto Lotto is never far away in this company and if he can find the inside early in the race he should play a major role, he is likely to get back early but he has great track sense and he will be suited by the drop in class.
Knocka's Return has a big engine and if he is given clear galloping room he will blow this field away, however he tends to miss the kick these days and he may get shuffled back from the rails draw.
Paddy's Devil has the speed to cross and like Longneck he may be off and gone mid race when they shuffled up. He has won here in fast time previously but he appears to be a little down on his best form.
Top Four: 1 – 6 – 8 – 2
Suggested Bets:
Win bets on Longneck and Paddy's Devil with Sportingbet
Boxed Quinella: 1,2,6,8 ($6 for 100%)
Exacta: 1,6,8/1,2,6,8 ($9 for 100%)
Trifecta: 1/2,6,8/Field ($18 for 100%)
1st: $5,450 2nd: $1,485 3rd: $730.
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Another open and difficult race but Bundy Bear is likely to start short odds and everything kind of points to him winning. He is blessed with smart early speed and he really caught the eye when winning here two runs back in a slick 29.86. If he can reproduce that type of effort he should be able to lead from go to whoa.
Rivergum Drive is a super talent and if he is allowed to show his best he will take a power of beating. Three starts back he timed the start to perfection and he was never in doubt when posting an impressive 29.82, obviously a repeat of that will see him contend, however he isn't overly reliable early and he will need a few things to go his way.
Uno Suzie should settle on the speed and she isn't without a hope, she has been placed in her only two runs here and if she happens to find the early lead she may just steal victory.
Still Searchin' is the interesting runner, she is in good hands and she has turned in some great performances in her brief career to date.
Top Four: 1 – 6 – 7 – 4
Suggested Bets:
Win bet on Bundy Bear with Sportingbet
Boxed Quinella: 1,4,6,7 ($6 for 100%)
Exacta: 1,6/1,4,6,7 ($6 for 100%)
1st: $5,450 2nd: $1,485 3rd: $730.
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Good race and the classy Exhibitionist should appreciate racing in this company. She has been sparingly raced of late but she has won here previously in a sizzling 29.70 and if she can find the lure early she will be able to regain some confidence and she will definitely take some catching.
Lord Gee is an exciting prospect and he has scored some devastating Bulli wins in his brief career to date. There is a small concern that he is making his debut here but I'm sure he would have trialled here so he should handle the first bend.
Frost Yourself is never far away in this company and she is nearing another win, she faces a tough ask from the wide draw but if the favourite happens to miss the starts she might be there to capitalise.
Top Four: 4 – 2 – 6 – 1
Suggested Bets:
Win bet on Exhibitionist with Sportingbet
Boxed Quinella: 1,2,4,6 ($6 for 100%)
Exacta: 2,4,6/1,2,4,6 ($6 for 100%)
Trifecta: 4/1,2,6/Field ($18 for 100%)
1st: $4,785 2nd: $1,360 3rd: $680.
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Paddles Anderson is stepping back up in distance and after two runs over the 520m journey he should be ready to fire. When last in work he had raced well here over this trip in much stronger company and if he can recapture that type of form he should get the cash, he can make mistakes in his races which is a small concern but he should show a little more dash than normal and he won't find an easier race to win.
Luzaka Icon turned in a strong effort when placed here last time and she too will appreciate the class drop. She has a slick 42.34 PB here and if she can settle in the top two or three early she should make a big impact.
Miss Fiction rarely wins these days but she could be a good anchor for third and fourth in your exotic bets. She will trail them early but she always works to the line well and she should run past some tiring runners in the home straight.
Top Four: 1 – 3 – 8 – 4
Suggested Bets:
Win bet on Paddles Anderson with Sportingbet
Trifecta: 1/3,4,8/Field ($18 for 100%)
First Four: 1/3,4/8/Field ($10 for 100%)
First Four: 1/3,4/Field/8 ($10 for 100%)
1st: $5,450 2nd: $1,485 3rd: $730.
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Schooner Doll is a very fast chaser on his night and from the pink draw he should get every chance to muster speed and blaze across to the early lead. He has won here previously in a sizzling 29.83 and if he finds the early lead there isn't anything in this field with the talent to reel him in.
Cosmic Swiper is usually a smart beginner and he should match motors with or sit just behind the pink in the early stages, if she holds him out then she can definitely win but if she doesn't she should be able to hold on for the quinella spot.
Stuart Town has been racing well in recent weeks and he shouldn't be far away again, he is getting stronger with every run and he could be the value in this event.
Knot Telling Ya probably rounds out the hopes, he is better than his form reads and if the pace dogs happen to make a few mistakes he might be able to make them pay from his good draw.
Top Four: 8 – 5 – 7 – 1
Suggested Bets:
Win bet on Schooner Doll with Sportingbet
Quinella: 8 to rove with 1,5,7 ($3 for 100%)
Exacta: 5,7,8/1,5,7,8 ($9 for 100%)
Trifecta: 8/1,5,7/Field ($18 for 100%)
1st: $5,285 2nd: $1,485 3rd: $730.
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Zipping Geoff appears to be the real deal and this exciting stayer should make light work of this lineup. He has continued to progress well with each rise in distance and I think he could give the 42 second barrier a nudge if he gains a clear passage early. He is going to be very short so it may be best to just anchor him upfront in your exotic bets.
Kilkee Flex gave a great sight when placed in her heat at Richmond and she should improve on that effort as it was her first try at the journey. Clearly I dont think she can hold out the favourite but she should give a bold showing.
Mr. Corsair is the only genuine and proven stayer in the race and he should be running home into a place, I think he will get too far back to win but he is as strong as an ox and he could be a good anchor for second and third in your exotics.
Driving Force appreciated the smaller field in his heat victory last week and he shouldn't be too far away again.
Top Four: 1 – 6 – 3 – 8
Suggested Bets:
Trifecta: 1/3,6,8/Field ($18 for 100%)
Trifecta: 1/6/Field ($6 for 100%)
Trifecta: 1/Field/6 ($6 for 100%)
Quinella: 1 to rove with 3,6,8 ($3 for 100%)
1st: $5,450 2nd: $1,550 3rd: $775.
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La Grand Logie appears to have gone to the next level and he could be great value in this event. He is armed with blistering early speed and he showed good stamina in his sizzling 29.73 victory last time. I think he has the speed to cross again and if he does he should carve up the inside division in the process.
Zipping Angel clearly has the class edge and if she steps away then she will take a power of beating, she has been beginning well of late and she should be suited with the wide running Are Jip drawn directly on her outside, she would be my top pick but I think she is likely to be under the odds.
Anything Less is an absolute beast and if you knew he was going to get a clear run you would definitely put your hard earned on, the concern is that he is likely to miss the kick. He has won 10 of 17 here and he can still feature even if he does miss away.
Top Four: 7 – 4 – 3 – 1
Suggested Bets:
Win bets on La Grand Logie and Anything Less with Sportingbets
Boxed Quinella: 1,3,4,7 ($6 for 10%)
Exacta: 3,4,7/1,3,4,7 ($9 for 100%)
Trifecta: 3,4,7/1,3,4,7/1,3,4,5,6,7 ($36 for 100%)
1st: $5,000 2nd: $1,350 3rd: $670.
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Opus Forte has continued to improve in recent weeks and from the red he is going to prove very hard to hold out. There is plenty of speed drawn on his outside but that should allow him to sit just behind them in the early stages and I would then expect him to make a strong move mid race. He has a fair bit on these overall and he really does look the goods.
Scarp Missile is a brilliant beginner and he should have the speed to hold out the outside division, he is getting stronger with every run but if the red is anywhere near him mid race, the quinella spot looks likely.
Let It Develop is in rare form and if he gets across he will prove hard to reel in, he is engaged to run on Friday night and if he backs up he may be a little flat, so place claims may be best.
Velvet Flame must also be respected, she returned to form with a sizzling 29.78 win here last week and if she reproduces that run she should be right in the mix.
Top Four: 1 – 2 – 5 – 8
Suggested Bets:
Win bet on Opus Forte with Sportingbet
Boxed Quinella: 1,2,5,8 ($6 for 100%)
Exacta: 1,2/1,2,5,8 ($6 for 100%)
Trifecta: 1/2,5,8/Field ($18 for 100%)
1st: $4,350 2nd: $1,235 3rd: $620.
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Midnight Owl has been racing well of late and she showed her true ability when scoring at Nowra last time in a sizzling 29.85. She normally shows great early speed and if she can get away with them on terms she had have sufficient speed to get across in the early stages. She has won here previously in a zippy 30.02 and a similar effort tonight would probably be enough to score.
Nightwatchman is probably the most talented chaser in the event but he does miss the kick and he will need a few things to go his way mid race but he has been racing well and this looks to be a very winnable race.
Spanish Flair showed a good turn of foot in his last start 30.19 win here and on that occasion he beat the highly promising No Donuts, this is a rise in class but he should be up to the challenge.
Devine Awe rounds out the chances, he has been placed in ten of 15 here and he can show early speed in his races.
Top Four: 8 – 3 – 4 – 6
Suggested Bets:
Win bet on Midnight Owl with Sportingbet
Boxed Quinella: 3,4,6,8 ($6 for 100%)
Exacta: 3,8/3,4,6,8 ($6 for 100%)
Trifecta: 8/3,4,6/Field ($18 for 100%)
1st: $4,350 2nd: $1,235 3rd: $620.
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Billysoar has come up with the good draw and he appears to be a highly promising chaser. He recently scored back to back slick wins at Richmond and he has been placed in one of his two tries here. If he can get away on terms he should have the speed to hold a prominent position and he may prove too strong in the run home.
Devil Prince can be a little hard to follow but he was far from disgraced when placed here last time out. From the pink he will need to get away well but he generally has good box manners and he should put himself into contention.
Ballistic Tip didn't have much luck in his debut here last time but prior to that he did post a sizzling 29.64 Gardens win, he should have derived a lot of benefit from last week's run and I would expect him to show improvement tonight.
Top Four: 1 – 8 – 4 – 5
Suggested Bets:
Win bet on Billysoar with Sportingbet
Boxed Quinella: 1,4,5,8 ($6 for 100%)
Exacta: 1,8/1,4,5,8 ($6 for 100%)
Trifecta: 1/4,5,8/Field ($18 for 100%)