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Only one of last week’s column selections ran on the first
live televised evening card here last Saturday but there was no
stopping old timer Kauri Blue as he put in a late run to win at
odds of 3-1.
He was impressive in moving through the field from fourth place
early on to get up on the line to beat Aero Vegas by just a short
head.
The kennel mates made it a one-two for trainer Julie Luckhurst
and the pair look set to dominate affairs over the hurdles here
over the winter months. There seems little to choose between them
and the formbook shows that Aero beat Kauri when they met
previously on October 28. Look out for them in both graded and open
races here.
Born Phanter has made an excellent start to her career here,
finishing second in her debut race followed by a five-length win in
grade A6 over 380m last week.
This was one of those performances where you have to read
between the lines. She recorded a win time of 23.83sec after being
bumped on the run to the first bend but showed enough determination
to take up the lead at 100m from home and then eased away from her
opposition.
In comparison on the same card, an A4 race was won in a time of
23.82sec by a dog that had an easier race, so logically the clock
says that Phanter can win an A5 race next time. We will see but
there is every reason to be optimistic.
It is always dangerous to let your heart rule over your head
when looking for winners. Having said that, those that I have a
soft spot for have never let me down so there is always a case for
knowing your dogs as individuals and what they are capable of at
their best.
Earth Skanti has been one of those dogs that I have had on my
list for some time now and I love watching her run over 714m in
particular.
She won at 6-1 at the weekend over that trip by
four-and-a-half-lengths. In my estimation, that was a sound
performance so I am surprised that the bookmakers thought her
chance was so slim given their starting odds.
My advice is never be put off by the prices on dogs that you
know have a realistic chance, they will repay your faith across the
board.
There are many such greyhounds on my list but this week I would
like to recommend that you look out for Fast Fit Elin, Jiggle
Wiggle and Silveriverfeale.
Wednesday, December 14 2011
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