Daily Greyhound Tips – Friday, May 23

Daily Greyhound Tips – Friday, May 23

Sandown Park: Race 4 8:08pm AEST
No. 4 Paw Octavia

Paw Octavia will appreciate the drop in class after defying her long price to finish fourth in the Group 1 Sapphire Crown Final last start.

Two starts back the Fernando Bale bitch stormed home to win her heat of that series in 29.61 seconds over 515m here.

The rise in distance is ideal given she’s won four of eight starts over this course and distance.

The vacant boxes to either side of her are a positive.

Sandown Park: Race 5 8:35pm AEST
No. 8 Here Comes Jojo

Here Comes Jojo returns to Sandown on the back of a win at The Meadows over 525m last start. 

The daughter of Aston Rupee was electric over this course and distance three starts ago when winning by 5.5 lengths in a slick 29.24 seconds. 

She’s never started from box 8 but has the early speed to cross and find the front. 

Sandown Park: Race 7 9:11pm AEST
No. 8 Pass Mark

Pass Mark returned from a break in fine style when winning his Group 1 Sandown Cup heat last week. 

The Jeff Britton-trained dog was awesome leading all the way for a six-length win in 41.59 seconds.  

He’s a classy stayer having finished a close second in the Group 1 Fanta Bale Stayers Final in February. 

He’s a jet early and can cross from the outside box. 

Sandown Park: Race 10 10:07pm AEST
No. 8 Panama Rhode

Panama Rhode has been sublime in her past two starts. 

The Superior Panama bitch produced a scintillating 33.96 seconds over this course and distance when taking it on for the first time two starts ago. 

She backed that up last start when winning over 600m at The Meadows in a best of the night 35 seconds neat.  

The small field suits and she should be able to cross and get on the arm. 

Daily Greyhound Tips – Thursday, May 22

Q2 Parklands: Race 1 6:42pm AEST
No. 6 Tempting Dash

Tempting Dash made a stunning impression on debut over this track and distance. 

Trained by Tom Tzouvelis, the talented youngster exploded from box 1, quickly establishing a commanding lead before storming home to win by a remarkable 9.25 lengths in a scorching 29.48 seconds. 

That time was just 0.10 seconds shy of the track record, an extraordinary effort for her first start at the venue.  

Drawn in box 6 this time, she has the early pace to cross and lead again, making her a major threat once more. 

Q2 Parklands: Race 4 7:49pm AEST
No. 8 Red Dirt Road

Red Dirt Road has returned from a lengthy spell in outstanding form and looks ready to continue his strong run. 

Trained by Tim Britton, the seasoned chaser placed second in his first two starts this campaign before delivering a dominant performance over this track and distance last time out. 

He pinged the lids, took control early, and never looked back, cruising to a six-length win in a sharp 41.03 seconds against a similar field he meets again here. 

Now at peak fitness and drawn ideally in box 8, a draw he thrives from with four wins and three seconds from seven starts, he shapes as a major contender once more. 

Q2 Parklands: Race 5 8:10pm AEST
No. 2 Garrison

Garrison shapes as a major player in the QGOLD Stayers Final. 

The son of Tommy Shelby showed his class with a strong fourth in the Newcastle Cup Final three starts ago, before bouncing back with an all-the-way win over 710m at Albion Park, clocking 41.89 seconds in a commanding three-length victory. 

Last time out, he was slow to begin but stuck on gamely to finish third behind Red Dirt Road in a slick 41.51 seconds over this track and trip. 

He’s well suited from box 2, a draw he enjoys, and if he nails the start, he has the pace to take control early and prove tough to run down. 

Q2 Parklands: Race 8 9:14pm AEST
No. 4 Star Turn

Star Turn has been an absolute money-spinner of late, and there’s little reason to jump off now with eight wins from his past 10 starts showcasing his exceptional form. 

Trained by Jeff Crawford, the in-form chaser led into the first turn and held on gamely to claim the Group 3 Brisbane Young Guns Final two runs back. 

Last start, he exploded from box 3 to take early control of the QGOLD Emerging Sprinter Final. Despite being crossed down the back, he showed real grit to fight back and reclaim the lead, stopping the clock at a sharp 29.62 seconds. 

A reliable beginner, he should find himself right in the mix early once again. 

Daily Greyhound Tips – Wednesday May 21

The Meadows: Race 8 9:17pm AEST
No. 3 He’s Magic

He’s Magic looks well placed here after winning four of his past six starts. 

The son of Fernando Bale has built up nicely to this distance having won at Sandown over 515m in 29.40 seconds and then over 595m in a 7.5 length romp in 34.04 seconds. 

Two starts ago he impressed when proving to strong over this course and distance in 34.48 seconds. 

With clear running, he will be hard to hold out. 

The Meadows: Race 9 9:37pm AEST
No. 4 Room To Breathe

Room To Breathe has won his first six races and we get to see what he’s made of here given this is his stiffest test to date. 

The son of Aussie Infrared won his first five races over the shorter sprint trips at Horsham, Geelong and Ballarat before stepping up to this distance last start. 

He handled 515m at Sandown beautifully, powering home to win by 5.5 lengths in 29.38 seconds. 

The speed in the race is drawn to his inside and he has a vacant box to his outside so he should enjoy a nice run. 

The Meadows: Race 10 10:05pm AEST
No. 3 Elite Intention

He may have fallen in the G3 Launching Pad Final, but Elite Intention has raced in significantly stronger races to this and will enjoy racing this standard of opposition. 

The son of Shima Shine bounced back from that fall four starts back with back-to-back close seconds and a strong win where he broke 30 seconds over this course and distance. 

He’s an exciting chaser and looks hard to beat here.  

The Meadows: Race 12 10:44pm AEST
No. 3 Here Comes Dezel

Here Comes Dezel has been racing in amazing form and is searching for his fourth win in a row. 

The son of Bernardo has been lighting up Warragul with strong wins over 400m and 460 and now looks ready for a return to The Meadows. 

He’s undefeated in two previous starts over this course and distance with a personal best of 29.91 seconds.  

He has a big motor on him and looks like the winner.   

Daily Greyhound Tips – Sunday May 18

Sale: Race 2 5:22pm AEST
No. 7 Select Airley

Select Airley had been racing well over 515m at Sandown with three placings in a row in slick times before coming to Sale last start.

The Bernardo bitch proved too strong over 435m to win by 4.25 lengths in 24.31 seconds.

She rises back to this distance but it shouldn’t pose a problem.

She has the speed to cross and lead from box 7.

Sale: Race 4 6:07pm AEST
No. 2 Short Straw Trev

Short Straw Trev has been building to a win since returning from a break and looks primed here. 

The son of Beast Unleashed gave a big sight last start over 450m at Shepparton where he led all the way besides where it counted on the post, finishing a nose second in 25.09 seconds. 

He’ll appreciate returning to Sale where he is undefeated in two starts over this distance with a personal best of 24 seconds flat. 

He’s a quick beginner so well drawn in box 2. 

Sale: Race 6 6:52pm AEST
No. 4 Lamia Wheeze

Lamia Wheeze has started her career in great style with six wins from nine starts. 

The daughter of Aussie Infrared is looking for her third win in a row after proving too strong at Healesville before dominating Warragul over 460m with a five-length victory. 

She’s a lightning beginner and should be able to cross those drawn to her inside to lead. 

Sale: Race 9 7:47pm AEST
No. 4 Canya Ultimate

Canya Ultimate returns from a short break looking to keep her unbeaten record intact. 

The Bernardo bitch created an impression on debut over this distance when flying out of the lids before dashing clear to win by 6.5 lengths in 24.37 seconds.  

She backed that up two starts at Bendigo where she once again won easily by six lengths and then returned to Sale to win by five lengths in 24.49 seconds. 

She has plenty of ability and can lead this field. 

Daily Greyhound Tips – Saturday May 17

Q1 Lakeside: Race 3 5:30pm AEST
No. 1 Sunny Smiles

Sunny Smiles has built an incredible record of seven wins from 10 starts. 

The Jemma Daley-trained bitch enters the QGold Blitz Final in excellent form having won her heat in the quickest time of 19.42 seconds. 

She crossed from box 8 there but now gets the advantage of the inside box which should see her enjoy a sweet run.  

Q1 Lakeside: Race 4 5:49pm AEST
No. 1 Scenic Sundari

Scenic Sundari loves the Lakeside track having won all four of her starts here. 

The Darren “D-Russ” Russell-trained bitch qualified for the QGold Bolt Final with a slick three-length win in 21.71 seconds. 

She consistently runs quick times with all four of her wins here clocking between 21.71 and 21.82 seconds. 

She’s armed with blistering early speed so should make full use of the inside box. 

Q1 Lakeside: Race 5 6:10pm AEST
No. 7 Satoshi

Satoshi didn’t have much luck when returning from a short break when finishing at the tail in a heat of the Brisbane Young Guns two starts ago.  

The son of Jungle Deuce bounced back to form last start when recovering from a slow start over this course and distance to charge home and finish second in 25.81 seconds. 

He raced in amazing fashion in his first preparation, winning all three starts including the G3 Vince Curry Memorial Maiden.  

He should be able to build momentum with a slow dog drawn to his outside in box 8.  

Q1 Lakeside: Race 8 7:06pm AEST
No. 4 Blue Blend

Blue Blend caught the eye in his heat of the Lakeside Cup last start where he was slow away but flew home to finish 1.25 lengths second in 25.38 seconds. 

The Jeff Crawford-trained dog had been racing in great form before that with two wins over 520m at Albion Park including once in a scintillating 29.60 seconds. 

He still can do a few things wrong but when he’s on, he’s got the potential to be one of the best dogs in Queensland. 

If he gets clear air then he may prove hard to beat. 

Daily Greyhound Tips – Friday May 16

Ballarat: Race 7 9:02pm AEST
No. 2 Black Xena

Black Xena returned to the winner’s kennel last start over 435m at Sale with an emphatic six-length victory in quick time.

The Plaintiff bitch was a dominant winner in her first two starts where she claimed her maiden win on debut at Sale by 5.5 lengths and backed it up with a seven-length romp at Warragul.

Her only loss in four starts was a half-length second two starts back over 400m at Warragul.

She should jump straight on the arm and prove hard to catch.

Ballarat: Race 8 9:27pm AEST
No. 2 Beach Bourbski

Beach Bourbski is well placed here dropping back in grade. 

The son of Barcia Bale led all the way last start to win over 525m at The Meadows. 

He’s a versatile chaser who won’t mind racing over this distance given he finished fourth in the G2 Warrnambool Cup just two starts ago and boasts a slick 25.18 seconds over this course and distance. 

His blistering early speed should see him jump straight to the front and go all the way. 

Ballarat: Race 10 10:12pm AEST
No. 8 Serial Sticker

Serial Sticker should be back to peak fitness following a short break. 

Two starts ago the son of Mepunga Blazer won over 400m at Geelong in a best of the night 22.27 seconds before not having any luck in a heat of the Warrnambool Cup. 

The G1 placegetter is undefeated in two starts over this course and distance with a best of 21.71 seconds. 

There looks to be good speed in the race which could see trouble early so the outside box may work to his advantage. 

Ballarat: Race 12 10:50pm AEST
No. 2 Paw Usami

Paw Usami has been racing in good form with two wins and a second from her past three starts. 

The Dyna Tron bitch has won two from five races over this course and distance including three starts ago when proving too strong in 22.36 seconds. 

She’s a quick beginner so should be able to hold her position from box 2.   

Daily Greyhound Tips – Thursday, May 15

Q2 Parklands: Race 2 6:59pm AEST
No. 8 Miles On It

Miles On It had his chances dashed early in the G3 Brisbane Young Guns Final last start, copping a check heading into the first turn that ended his run. 

Prior to that, the Jeff Crawford-trained chaser was in strong form, notching back-to-back second-place finishes, including a solid effort in the Eric Thomson Maiden Final. 

Four runs ago, he impressed with a sharp 29.87-second victory over 520m at Albion Park. 

With his early pace and a proven record from box 8, where he’s unbeaten in one start, he’s well-positioned to bounce back wearing the pink rug. 

Q2 Parklands: Race 8 9:08pm AEST
No. 3 Star Turn

Star Turn is in scintillating form, having claimed victory in seven of his past nine starts. 

Trained by Jeff Crawford, he showed his class last start by leading into the first turn and holding on to win the G3 Brisbane Young Guns Final in a tight finish. 

Three runs back, he added the Rockhampton Cup to his resume and has consistently broken the 30-second barrier over 520m at Albion Park in recent outings. 

A sharp beginner, he may face early pressure from Moet Magic, but from box 3 he’s perfectly drawn to settle in a prime position and make his presence felt once again. 

Q2 Parklands: Race 9 9:32pm AEST
No. 8 Know All Leah

Know All Leah was unlucky last start over this track and trip, getting squeezed early before unleashing a powerful finish to fall just short, clocking a slick 29.85 seconds. 

The daughter of Sennachie had been in solid form prior, including a sharp 27.51-second win over 484m at Casino four runs back, and a narrow defeat to Mckeon in a gutsy performance at the same venue. 

She’ll take improvement from her recent Albion Park run, and the wide draw in box 8 could suit her chasing style, allowing her to wind up without early interference. 

Given a clear passage, she’s more than capable of finishing over the top. 

Q2 Parklands: Race 10 9:53pm AEST
No. 4 Villante

Villante relished the return to Masters company last start, following a solid run of form that included two placings from five starts in tougher grade. 

Trained by Chris Brydon, he showed his trademark early dash to lead over this track and trip, only to be reeled in late and finish second by three-quarters of a length in 30.12 seconds. 

His last Masters win came seven starts ago at Albion Park, where he swept around the field on the first turn and powered home in 30.15 seconds. 

With his early speed, he’s a strong chance to cross the inside runners and take control of the race. 

Daily Greyhound Tips – Wednesday May 14

Ballarat: Race 3 6:43pm AEST
No. 3 Take Notice

Take Notice is rarely far away and owns a good record over this course and distance. 

The son of Aston Dee Bee registered a slick time here five starts ago when leading all the way for a four-length win in 22.30 seconds. 

He clocked 8.45 seconds to the first marker in that win and is generally a quick beginner so a repeat of that should see him hard to beat. 

Ballarat: Race 5 7:28pm AEST
No. 6 Paw Gertrude

Paw Gertrude will appreciate returning to Ballarat after two below par efforts at Bendigo. 

The Allen Deed bitch won here over 390m three starts back when bolting in by six lengths. 

She’ll enjoy the rise in distance given she has won three of her four starts over this course and distance with a personal best of 25.10 seconds. 

She has the speed to cross and lead from box 6. 

Ballarat: Race 8 8:28pm AEST
No. 2 Paw Xena

Paw Xena is racing in a purple patch of form with three wins from her past four starts. 

The daughter of Bernardo was last seen winning over 390m here in 22.18 seconds. 

She won’t be fazed by the rise in distance given she won over this course and distance in February in 25.25 seconds and defeated Paw Roxy. 

She can get on the arm from box 2.  

Ballarat: Race 9 8:52pm AEST
No. 3 Rivers Meet

Rivers Meet looks well placed in this Maiden Final after winning his heat last week. 

The son of Bernardo mustered speed early to win by 4.25 lengths in 25.88 seconds. 

He’s a consistent chaser who has finished second in three of his other four starts including a 25.86 second effort over this course and distance on debut. 

The two dogs drawn to his inside have speed but he should be able to go by them on the turn.  

Daily Greyhound Tips – Tuesday, May 13

Warragul: Race 3 (7:25pm)
No. 4 Galloping Red

GALLOPING RED (4) looks suited getting out over longer after knuckling down for second over 595m at Sandown last week. The son of Bernado was attempting a big rise in distance that day, so he should be better for the run with the middle box suiting. Look for him to push forward early and attempt to run his rivals off their feet here. 

Warragul: Race 5 (8:05pm)
No. 1 Lightning Jewel

LIGHTNING JEWEL (1) almost picks herself here with superior form over the track and distance. The daughter of Fernando Bale has put together 10 wins over this journey here at Warragul and is likely to find this step back in class much easier. Armed with plenty of early speed, she’ll be incredibly difficult to catch. 

Warragul: Race 8 (9:05pm)
No. 1 Aston Hamilton

ASTON HAMILTON (1) can use the inside box to his advantage and save his best for late. He owns an impressive 25.64-second PB here over the track and distance and also boasts a perfect record first-up from a spell. 

Warragul: Race 10 (9:44pm)
No. 7 Blame Her

BLAME HER (7) looks to be one to watch following her dazzling 7.8 length maiden win at Warragul last month. She’s been given a few weeks off between runs, but is likely to give this a red hot crack if she can find a stalking position just off the speed in the early stages. 

Daily Greyhound Tips – Sunday, May 11

Sale: Race 4 6:19pm AEST
No. 8 My Name’s Eden

My Name’s Eden will appreciate dropping slightly in distance after leading over 515m at Sandown last start before being run down late to finish second in 29.55 seconds. 

The Harley Whelan-trained dog has been racing in good form with four wins from his past seven starts with two of those producing best of the night times at Warragul. 

He races well over this course and distance and boasts a personal best of 24.14 seconds which he set from box 7. 

He has the speed to cross from box 8. 

Sale: Race 5 6:42pm AEST
No. 8 Dr. Zepher

Dr. Zepher will appreciate returning to Sale after finishing at the tail at Healesville last start. 

The son of Bernardo has won four from seven over this course and distance including four starts back from this box. 

He crossed from box 8 to lead his semi-final of the Battlers Cup before going on to win in 24.43 seconds. 

His personal best over the course and distance is 24.25 seconds which he set just three starts ago in the final of the Battlers Cup. 

Sale: Race 6 7:05pm AEST
No. 3 Dr. Asher

Dr. Asher is low flying with three wins from his past four starts and looks hard to beat here. 

The son of Bernardo has been particularly damaging over this course and distance throughout his career with his two most recent wins being here. 

He was ultra impressive two starts back when exiting this box and going on to win by 12 lengths in 23.87 seconds. 

A repeat of that run should see him awfully hard to beat. 

Sale: Race 10 8:25pm AEST
No. 3 Black Xena

Black Xena is looking to return to the winner’s kennel after leading over 400m at Warragul last start until the shadows of the post.  

The Plaintiff bitch was dominant winner in her two starts prior to that including her debut race over this course and distance. 

On that occasion she showed excellent early speed to go all the way for a 5.5 length win in 24.38 seconds. 

She should jump straight on the arm and give them a touch up.