We cover two NSW greyhound meetings on Thursday: Casino in the afternoon, from 3:09pm, including three Casino Cup heats, and Gosford at night, from 6:57pm. Prices were not available when we wrote this preview, so check the market and late scratchings before betting.
Our best bet of the day is Hannah Goanna in Race 12 at Casino. Ritza Armani (Casino Race 7) and Zipping Lebron (Gosford Race 1) are the other dogs we rate highly.
Casino
Casino has twelve races on Thursday afternoon, starting at 3:09pm. The card includes six heats over 411m and three Casino Cup heats over 484m.
Hannah Goanna in Race 12 is our best bet at Casino, and our best bet of the day. Ritza Armani (Race 7) is our next best, and Aston Barbie and Hara’s Neo are our picks in the Cup heats.
Race 1 - Richmond Valley Tyres Maiden (300m)
Selection: Kingsbrae Snip (6)
Kingsbrae Snip started at $3.80 on debut here but missed the start and was never in the race. She should improve and deserves another chance. Kingsbrae Kodi also had early trouble on debut and can improve a lot. Belle Gambler has placed in two of four starts.
Selections:
- Kingsbrae Snip (6)
- Kingsbrae Kodi (4)
- Belle Gambler (5)
Race 2 - Ranvet (411m)
Selection: Kooringa Kate (1)
Kooringa Kate is very fast in clear running and has box 1, so she will be hard to beat. Risky Special has let punters down lately but is a regular winner and could bounce back. Timeless Miss begins quickly and has been close lately.
Selections:
- Kooringa Kate (1)
- Risky Special (6)
- Timeless Miss (8)
Race 3 - Casino Sports Heat 1 (411m)
Selection: Sausage Gambler (8)
Sausage Gambler has not raced well in his last two, but he goes best from wide boxes and has the speed to get across early. Whispering Sally has been going well and should be close with a clear run. Metrical Leader placed in a fast race here last start.
Selections:
- Sausage Gambler (8)
- Whispering Sally (5)
- Metrical Leader (4)
Race 4 - Casino RSM Club Heat 2 (411m)
Selection: All Rounder (7)
All Rounder has been beaten a long way recently, but she is talented and lightly raced. If she begins cleanly, she can bounce back. Jam Fury suits this distance and is worth another chance. Sacred Knight broke through in 23.76 recently.
Selections:
- All Rounder (7)
- Jam Fury (2)
- Sacred Knight (3)
Race 5 - Casino Golf Club Heat 3 (411m)
Selection: Lyndan Frankie (1)
Lyndan Frankie broke through in an impressive 23.19 here last week. If he repeats that run, he will be hard to beat. Phoenix Crossing is very fast early and has run well in all three starts here. Here’s Ryder has placed in two of four over this distance.
Selections:
- Lyndan Frankie (1)
- Phoenix Crossing (5)
- Here’s Ryder (4)
Race 6 - Ladbrokes Same Race Multi Heat 4 (411m)
Selection: Talk Too Much (2)
Talk Too Much has won here impressively in recent weeks. He is well drawn to begin fast and will be hard to catch. Dominant Xena begins quickly and has been in strong form here over the shorter distance. Come On Victor is unknown here after racing in Victoria.
Selections:
- Talk Too Much (2)
- Dominant Xena (7)
- Come On Victor (5)
Race 7 - Happy Birthday Frankie & Poppy Guy Heat 5 (411m)
Selection: Ritza Armani (7)
Ritza Armani won a fast maiden at The Gardens two starts ago. She is new to this track but is lightly raced, still improving and has a good draw. She is our next best of the meeting. Trizla can be slow to begin but has run well here recently. Confetti Dan is fast in clear running.
Selections:
- Ritza Armani (7)
- Trizla (4)
- Confetti Dan (5)
Race 8 - Charcoal Inn Heat 6 (411m)
Selection: Zig Zag Zest (1)
Zig Zag Zest has run well in both starts here since a break and should suit the longer distance. He has a good draw. Integrity Bowl has started her career with two good runs over this distance. Versification can improve.
Selections:
- Zig Zag Zest (1)
- Integrity Bowl (3)
- Versification (7)
Race 9 - Ladbrokes Casino Cup Heat 1 (484m)
Selection: Isle Of Lachlan (7)
Isle Of Lachlan begins very fast and has been in excellent form. If he holds that form, he will be hard to beat. Modest Man does not begin quickly but builds speed mid-race and ran well at The Gardens. Heroic Federer is in good form and should be close to the lead.
Selections:
- Isle Of Lachlan (7)
- Modest Man (4)
- Heroic Federer (2)
Race 10 - Ladbrokes Casino Cup Heat 2 (484m)
Selection: Hara’s Neo (7)
Hara’s Neo begins fast and has been in excellent form in Queensland. If he holds that form, he will be hard to beat. Kingsbrae Brett is a regular winner with speed and strength. Sweetest Of All has an excellent career record but needs luck from her draw.
Selections:
- Hara’s Neo (7)
- Kingsbrae Brett (3)
- Sweetest Of All (6)
Race 11 - Ladbrokes Casino Cup Heat 3 (484m)
Selection: Aston Barbie (8)
Aston Barbie has won four of six starts over this course and distance and likes the wide draw. She is in top form and looks hard to beat. McKeon is a regular winner here and can bounce back. Country Form was impressive here last start and should handle the longer distance.
Selections:
- Aston Barbie (8)
- McKeon (4)
- Country Form (1)
Race 12 - Damien Pacitto Electrical Masters (300m)
Selection: Hannah Goanna (8)
Hannah Goanna has won three in a row here. She begins fast and finishes strongly. This is our best bet of the day. Royal Carol drops in grade and has won 13 times over this course and distance, so she is a big danger. Miss Molik races best at this track.
Selections:
- Hannah Goanna (8)
- Royal Carol (6)
- Miss Molik (5)
Gosford
Gosford has twelve races on Thursday night, starting at 6:57pm. The card includes three 5th Grade heats over 603m and three 1-2 Win heats over 515m. There was no form comment yet for Races 8 to 12, so we cover Races 1 to 7.
Zipping Lebron in Race 1 is our best bet at Gosford. Joanne (Race 3) and Recommission (Race 7) are also dogs we rate highly.
Race 1 - Welcome to GBOTA Gosford Maiden (515m)
Selection: Zipping Lebron (7)
Zipping Lebron has placed in four of seven starts and has strong finishing speed. The small field should suit him, and he is our best bet at Gosford. Buckets has been unlucky since placing on debut at Wentworth Park and has a good draw. Here He Is can run a good race.
Selections:
- Zipping Lebron (7)
- Buckets (1)
- Here He Is (2)
Race 2 - Simply Limelight at Stud Maiden Final (388m)
Selection: Winter Lane (3)
Winter Lane took a while to break through, but she won well here in 22.41 two starts ago. A similar run should be good enough. Big Fingers has placed in two of three starts here and is still improving. Exon should get plenty of room from box 8.
Selections:
- Winter Lane (3)
- Big Fingers (2)
- Exon (8)
Race 3 - Central Coast Locksmiths 5th Grade Heat 1 (603m)
Selection: Joanne (8)
Joanne has a class edge and ran an impressive 29.46 to win at Wentworth Park, although she has been unlucky since. She should cross the inside dogs on the first turn. Martini Nights is improving fast but can be slow to begin. Euro Keeping is the other chance.
Selections:
- Joanne (8)
- Martini Nights (2)
- Euro Keeping (4)
Race 4 - Ontrack Insider 5th Grade Heat 2 (603m)
Selection: Pay Keeping (6)
Pay Keeping has been unlucky in her last two runs. She should settle in the first three and be strong in the middle stages. Fascinate Suzie has a good record here and is drawn to be close to the lead throughout. Al’s Memory suits the distance.
Selections:
- Pay Keeping (6)
- Fascinate Suzie (1)
- Al’s Memory (7)
Race 5 - Mark Hughes Foundation 5th Grade Heat 3 (603m)
Selection: Bentley Red (5)
Bentley Red is improving quickly and won well here last start. From the middle box, he should be in front in the middle stages. Recluse was unlucky at Richmond and has the inside box. Before The Dawn has class but needs a clean start.
Selections:
- Bentley Red (5)
- Recluse (1)
- Before The Dawn (6)
Race 6 - Aqua Splash Gosford 1-2 Win Heat 1 (515m)
Selection: Stay Amazing (1)
Stay Amazing is still learning but has a lot of ability. She ran a very fast time at Bulli two starts ago and has box 1, so she is hard to beat. Trunkey Aviator has good early speed and should pressure her from the start. Coin Flip ran well last time and may be the value.
Selections:
- Stay Amazing (1)
- Trunkey Aviator (2)
- Coin Flip (6)
Race 7 - Simply Limelight at Stud 1-2 Win Heat 2 (515m)
Selection: Recommission (2)
Recommission is unbeaten from two starts at Wentworth Park and has finished very strongly in both. She is the one to beat. Just Go Girl won at The Gardens in 29.43 and will appreciate the vacant box inside her. Zipping Silas is another good prospect who needs a clean start.
Selections:
- Recommission (2)
- Just Go Girl (6)
- Zipping Silas (7)
