Ballylin Honcho boasts nice draw in A7

A6 A7 A8 / Editor / 07 February 2007 / Leave a Comment

Ballylin Honcho (T1), who has been racing over the six-bend journey in recent weeks, boasts only one win from 18 lifetime starts. However, that does not tell the whole story, since that success came at this level for Alison Ingram's strong finisher. With little to prove on the clock, and the draw looking ideal, a bold show is anticipated in the A7 event run over 400 metres and due underway at 19:46.

Clounamon Cheeko (T2), who is currently on a six-race losing sequence, is hard to enthuse about. With Martyn Wiley's bitch boasting a paltry 11 per-cent strike-rate at the level, it would come as no surprise to envisage backers become layers in an instant.

Gems Ruby (T3), who is expected to struggle in the battle for early pace supremacy, cannot be recommended with any confidence. With Jim Reynolds' trouble-prone challenger still to get off the mark at this level after ten attempts, a lay looks the call.

Ardagh Dawn (T4), still a maiden after ten lifetime attempts, looks a tricky customer to catch right. A positive note is the fact that Alison Ingram's old-timer boasts a sizzling 24.98 in a recent trial.

Rays Jamie (T5), a tough and consistent contender at this level, cannot be ruled out of the equation. However, with Martyn Wiley's fast-away hound on a six-race losing run at this grade, backers should treat the August 03 veteran with caution.

Sarahs Ruby (T6), probably the strongest of the bunch in the early-pace department, looks an interesting runner. With Peter Payne's pup, who may have caught a tartar in the smart Killeacle Yvonne on her debut, set to be a lot straighter for the outing, a decent performance looks on the cards.

'Duchess' has potential in A5

Alrita Duchess (T2), a February 05 youngster who got off the mark in an A7 contest at the second time of asking, looks set to go well in her bid to defy a double class-hike in Romford's A5 event run over 400 metres and due underway at 20:53.

Woodroad Holly (T1), who boasts arguably the strongest early kick in the race, looks set to make the corner in front. However, layers, on reading that Peter Payne's October 04 whelp is still a maiden following ten lifetime starts, will probably licking their lips at the thought of taking on the disappointing daughter of Jamella Prince.

Alrita Duchess (T2), a lightly raced individual, got off the mark at the third time of asking. Scorching out of the gates, Martyn Wiley's daughter of Larkhill Jo proceeded to make all the running in the style of a progressive greyhound. Considering that was her first race since September, it would be fair to assume that the February 05 whelp should improve for the run. With nothing to prove on the calculated clock, a huge performance may well be on the cards.

Xaar Tubbs (T3), who appears to be the slower starter of the two newcomers, looks a touch stronger in the staying department. With Paul Young's May 05 whelp likely to be outpaced early doors, a watching brief is advised.

Notanothernutty (T4), who is also set to make his debut, may well be able to feature more prominently than T3 judged on her trials. Paul Young's March 05 whelp, who has been displaying plenty of opening speed, looks worth a scan in the pre-race market.

I Is The Daddy (T5), easily the most experienced contender in the field, looks exposed. With Jim Reynolds' golden oldie yet to strike at this level after six bites of the A5 cherry, a lay may be regarded as a safe investment by many customers.

Bonville Maddie (T6), who possesses early speed from the machine, is expected to feature prominently in the early stages. But with Maxine Locke's wide seed boasting just an 11 per-cent winning strike-rate at this level, it would come as no surprise to see the layers come out in force.

Deans Cider looks sweet in A3

Deans Cider (T5) boasts pace to burn and looks an intriguing prospect in the A3 contest run over 400 metres and due underway at 21:41.

Our Choice (T1), whose eyes are normally shut as the traps open, is currently going through a seven-race lean spell. With this in mind, Martyn Wiley's golden oldie should be a popular choice amongst layers.

Grenrose Red (T2), who is set to have his first start for seven weeks, should be thereabouts. If fit for his return to the fray, Jim Reynolds' lightly campaigned individual should attract support.

Arthurs Legacy (T3), formerly a fairly useful open racer, seems a light of his former days. With Paul Young's fast-up oldie boasting a nil per-cent strike rate from 13 races at this level, it would come as no surprise to envisage layers opposing the son of Rapid Journey with confidence.

Blasket Jo (T4), who is unreliable from the lids, comes here trying to win for the first time in his last nine starts. Maxine Locke's charge, who takes a class drop, cannot be ruled out.

Deans Cider (T5), set to have his first run since September, should go close. With Maxine Locke's charge having won in the past following a break, fitness should not pose a problem to this tough hound, who has landed his last three races at this level.

Hakuna Matata (T6), who has been virtually ignored by backers in recent weeks, does not look the most consistent of greyhounds. With Jim Reynolds' representative having lost his trapping boots, the October 03 whelp cannot be backed with any confidence.