The Road Begins Towards The 2014 Group One Dapto Megastar
Preparations are in full swing for the Group One Dapto Megastar Final to be decided next Friday, with five greyhounds having secured automatic qualification last Sunday. Chica Destacada, Ritza Hattie, Flash Reality, Zipping Willow and Tommy Brislane will all line up on September 12, for a shot at the $75,000 first prize.
This Friday, eight talented greyhound’s will step out in the series’ only prelude race, with the first three placegetters moving through to next week’s Group One final.
Brilliant youngster Shoulders will return to Dapto for the first time since March, after clocking a near-record 29.49 at just his second career start for trainer Anthony Azzopardi. The son of Cosmic Rumble and Bit Stressed blew his rivals away at Wentworth Park two weeks ago, recording a sizzling time of 29.36 over the 520m.
Last week’s Group Two Black Top runner up Push It will exit from box eight and has been ultra-consistent of late with some impressive performances at Wentworth Park and The Gardens. Trainer Dean Swain will be confident his charge can get across from the wide alley and possess good stamina that should see him finish off the race nicely.
Stilton Blue is a Dapto specialist; with a perfect race record at the track of two wins from two starts, including a flying personal best of 29.60. Despite the poor box six draw, the son of Where’s Pedro and She’s A Player can challenge this field with a clear run and cement a spot in next week’s final.
Queensland trainer Tony Brett returns to Dapto with Exhibitionist, who has recorded a fast personal best of 29.71 over the 520m distance and comes into this race with solid form at Albion Park.
Lacey Lois, My Awesome Opal, Velvet Flame and Woods will all start the race as big outsiders and will need plenty of luck to win the race.
The winner of this prelude will collect $5,000 for their efforts, but more importantly secure a spot in next week’s illustrious $75,000 Group One Megastar Final.
1st: $5,000 2nd: $1,500 3rd: $750.
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