We cover two NSW greyhound meetings on Wednesday: Taree in the afternoon, from 3:14pm, and Richmond at night, from 7:05pm. 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 Rare Earth in Race 2 at Richmond. Typhoon Lad (Taree Race 9) and Glamour (Richmond Race 3) are the other dogs we rate highly.
Taree
Taree has twelve races on Wednesday afternoon, starting at 3:14pm. Most races are over 300m, with two over 525m, plus a 300m final in Race 8.
Typhoon Lad in Race 9 is our best bet at Taree. Shut The Gate (Race 3) and Good Odds Cuba (Race 8) are also dogs we rate highly.
Race 1 - The Grill Taree Maiden (300m)
Selection: Travel Buddy (3)
Travel Buddy makes his debut, and his dam produced the very good My Boy Bingo. He is worth respecting first-up. Mulwee Bruce has placed four times from six starts here and handles the wide draw. Knox The Fox looked inexperienced on debut at Casino and should improve.
Selections:
- Travel Buddy (3)
- Mulwee Bruce (7)
- Knox The Fox (4)
Race 2 - Harrington Bakehouse and Cafe 0-1 Win (525m)
Selection: Goodwin Ronnie (4)
Goodwin Ronnie is new to Taree but held on well for fourth over 515m at Gosford last start, in a fair time. That form is good enough for this race. Hail Caesar broke his maiden at Maitland and is improving. Distortion resumes and has placed here before.
Selections:
- Goodwin Ronnie (4)
- Hail Caesar (7)
- Distortion (6)
Race 3 - Look Smart Uniforms 2-4 Win (525m)
Selection: Shut The Gate (7)
Shut The Gate is unbeaten from four starts and ran a quick time to win over 472m at Bulli. He should lead early and is the one to beat. Sandave Mason won strongly at his first start here. Nangar Dixie is an each-way option.
Selections:
- Shut The Gate (7)
- Sandave Mason (1)
- Nangar Dixie (8)
Race 4 - Ladbrokes Big Bets Copy Now (300m)
Selection: Cyclone Sebas (5)
Cyclone Sebas has placed behind track record holder Kingsbrae Ted in each of his last three runs here. Without him in the race, this looks a good chance. Remission Run is a regular winner here but can be inconsistent from box 1. Sign Action ran a close second at Richmond Straight.
Selections:
- Cyclone Sebas (5)
- Remission Run (1)
- Sign Action (3)
Race 5 - Ladbrokes Popular SRM (300m)
Selection: Tuko (8)
Tuko won strongly here last start and is improving. Gorgeous Gossip has run second here at her last two starts, but she is unproven from wider boxes. Oxley Flyer has won his last two here over 525m and drops sharply in distance, so he is an each-way chance.
Selections:
- Tuko (8)
- Gorgeous Gossip (7)
- Oxley Flyer (6)
Race 6 - NPC Electrical (300m)
Selection: Perfect Mix (3)
Perfect Mix is talented and can run good times, but she has let punters down lately and needs a better start. Runaway Sam is chasing a third straight win after two fast wins at The Gardens. Kingsbrae Maggie has won ten races here.
Selections:
- Perfect Mix (3)
- Runaway Sam (6)
- Kingsbrae Maggie (7)
Race 7 - The Lids Fly Hosted Pots (300m)
Selection: Shipley’s Girl (4)
Shipley’s Girl has run well here without winning and gets a suitable field. Midweek Scotches is a regular winner here, and although she does not begin quickly, she has strong speed mid-race. Majestic Emmy has won ten times over this distance but not from the wide boxes.
Selections:
- Shipley’s Girl (4)
- Midweek Scotches (5)
- Majestic Emmy (8)
Race 8 - Ladbrokes Quick Multi Max 150 Points Final (300m)
Selection: Good Odds Cuba (4)
Good Odds Cuba ran 17.34 to win the fastest of the seven heats by more than two lengths. He is the dog to beat. Mulwee Jaffa won the second-fastest heat in 17.43 and keeps improving. She’s Silky won her heat in 17.47 and has box 1, so she is an each-way chance.
Selections:
- Good Odds Cuba (4)
- Mulwee Jaffa (7)
- She’s Silky (1)
Race 9 - Ladbrokes Racing Extras In Multi (300m)
Selection: Typhoon Lad (7)
Typhoon Lad is new to Taree but has run very fast times to win over 400m at Maitland. He appears to have a class edge on this field, and he is our best bet of the meeting. Federal Mercury has won six times here but needs a good start. Dolly Dawn has been racing well without winning.
Selections:
- Typhoon Lad (7)
- Federal Mercury (3)
- Dolly Dawn (4)
Race 10 - Active 247 Locksmiths and Security (300m)
Selection: Canya Paprika (2)
Canya Paprika has won two of her last three here over this distance and gets a good draw. Pa’s Shake has won three of his last four here and returns from a freshen-up. Majestic Socks has placed here from box 8 and may be the value.
Selections:
- Canya Paprika (2)
- Pa’s Shake (6)
- Majestic Socks (8)
Race 11 - Manning River Steel (300m)
Selection: Chasing Kisses (5)
Chasing Kisses ran Kingsbrae Ted close in a very fast time here last start. That form makes her hard to beat in this field. Power Rolex won in a quick time here in September but has not been as good since. Bacon has won six times here.
Selections:
- Chasing Kisses (5)
- Power Rolex (4)
- Bacon (8)
Race 12 - AG Mowers Masters (300m)
Selection: Not Definite (3)
Not Definite has won two of her last three here and is suited to an inside box. Little Whacker placed here from box 8 last start and is an each-way option in a weak race. Keylin handles any box and can show early speed.
Selections:
- Not Definite (3)
- Little Whacker (8)
- Keylin (6)
Richmond
Richmond has ten races on Wednesday night, starting at 7:05pm. The card includes the Blackbook Maiden Final over 320m and two races over 520m.
Rare Earth in Race 2 is our best bet at Richmond, and our best bet of the day. Glamour (Race 3) and Hard Right (Race 6) are the other dogs we rate highly.
Race 1 - Blackbook Maiden Final (320m)
Selection: Mr. Sniper (7)
Mr. Sniper has improved with every start and won his heat here last week in 18.68. He should get clear in the middle stages. Star Glow won her heat in 18.74 from the same box, so she is the main danger. Dawn’s One is consistent here and finishes strongly.
Selections:
- Mr. Sniper (7)
- Star Glow (8)
- Dawn’s One (4)
Race 2 - Poolwerx Richmond/Kurrajong (320m)
Selection: Rare Earth (6)
Rare Earth has won four of six starts at this track and has the fastest best time in the field. Once he finds his stride, he is very hard to catch. This is our best bet of the day. Houdini Escape has a good record here and placed last start. Hear No Grief won here last time and begins quickly.
Selections:
- Rare Earth (6)
- Houdini Escape (3)
- Hear No Grief (2)
Race 3 - T & C Plumbing Services (401m)
Selection: Glamour (4)
Glamour has been in excellent form since returning from a spell and has very good early speed. She should lead cheaply and be hard to catch. Ultimate Sin is very fast in clear running and should run a straight line from the outside box. Going Broke is still improving.
Selections:
- Glamour (4)
- Ultimate Sin (8)
- Going Broke (2)
Race 4 - Streetsmart Pavement Repairs 1-2 Win (520m)
Selection: White Tie Casino (4)
White Tie Casino placed behind a good dog here last start and should be fitter for that run. She can cross and lead. Octane Kade won well here over 401m and should suit the longer trip. Tammy Road has a good draw and may be the value.
Selections:
- White Tie Casino (4)
- Octane Kade (7)
- Tammy Road (1)
Race 5 - Sires on Ice @ Richmond 1-2 Win (520m)
Selection: Billy Kade (2)
Billy Kade has been impressive at Bulli and should begin quickly from box 2. The only query is whether he can hold on over the last 40m. Hawkesbury Honey has a good record here and is one of the stronger finishers in the race. Sorokin has the inside box.
Selections:
- Billy Kade (2)
- Hawkesbury Honey (4)
- Sorokin (1)
Race 6 - Streetsmart Pavement Repairs (320m)
Selection: Hard Right (8)
Hard Right has a strong record here and has won his last three easily. With box 7 vacant, he should get across early. Sweet City Halo won easily here last time and keeps improving, so she is a big danger if she begins well. Magic Ticket finishes strongly.
Selections:
- Hard Right (8)
- Sweet City Halo (2)
- Magic Ticket (4)
Race 7 - TG The Lids Fly Hosted Pots 8-15 (320m)
Selection: True Believers (8)
True Believers placed here last start and should be able to sweep around the field mid-race. Tap Out Johnny is better than his recent form suggests and finishes strongly. Queen Jewel can begin fast and may be the value.
Selections:
- True Believers (8)
- Tap Out Johnny (6)
- Queen Jewel (4)
Race 8 - TG Ladbrokes Big Bets 8-15 (320m)
Selection: Bring On Bling (1)
Bring On Bling is a classy veteran and has improved in her last three runs. She has the inside box and will be hard to beat. Well Read is better than his recent runs and can show early speed. Dire has a good record here.
Selections:
- Bring On Bling (1)
- Well Read (5)
- Dire (4)
Race 9 - TG Greyhound Products Direct 8-15 (320m)
Selection: Not By Chance (5)
Not By Chance has run her best races here and drops in class. She begins quickly and should lead into the straight. Cash Worth has found form in his last two and has an 18.41 personal best over this distance. Cheeky Sloy ran well last start.
Selections:
- Not By Chance (5)
- Cash Worth (8)
- Cheeky Sloy (4)
Race 10 - TG Steeline Riverstone 8-15 (320m)
Selection: Barstool Dollars (1)
Barstool Dollars has a poor strike rate here, but she has an 18.27 personal best at the track and races on the rail from box 1. She can lead if she begins well. Faith In Caeden won well at Bulli last time and should follow her through early. Articulate is a chance at odds.
Selections:
- Barstool Dollars (1)
- Faith In Caeden (2)
- Articulate (4)
