GAMES FINAL FLOURISH TO PAY DIVIDENDS

Belle Vue Greyhound Racing / Editor / 13 February 2007 / Leave a Comment

BELLE VUE 19.40

AVAGO DAISIE (T1) hasn't been quite the same force since a spell in the treatment room. However, she takes her place in a not-the-hottest variety of A7s and if this late-hitter gets anything like a half-decent passage, she won't be far away as the winning line looms into view.

CARVE UP (T2) returns to competitive combat following a four-week absence. She clocked a satisfactory 29.11 on her re-qualifying trial and a repeat time this evening would take her very close indeed. She should have the requisite opening speed to out-manoeuvre Avago Daisie on the run-up.

FORE REDS (T3) has really been in the wars over the past few weeks. Problem is, she's mislaid her trapping boots and is struggling to get the lead role she covets. It's possibly advisable to leave her out of calculations until there are some positive signals on display.

FINAL GAME (T4) is strongly fancied to end his barren spell this evening. This July 2002 veteran, in the care of trainer Nigel Saunders, is overdue a change in fortune. His stalking style of attack can see him corner in the shadow of the pacesetters before bringing his big engine into operation approaching the halfway stage.

FABULOUS CHLOE (T5) has attracted plenty of support on Betfair this year but it is the layers who have profited. There is no doubting her ability but she is forever being held up en-route. A touch more urgency at the trap release would certainly aid her cause.

WHITEFORT DIP (T6) completes this moderate event which won't take a great deal of winning. 'Whitefort' has been on the sidelines since October 17 owing to seasonal rest and, despite having an only wide runner advantage, she will probably require a spin or two to banish cobwebs.

'TWAZYS' CAN MAKE FULL USE OF GRADER'S LENIENCY
BELLE VUE 19.55

TWAZYS PRINCE (T1) ran a storming race to grab a share of the minor purse in A5 last Friday yet he still benefits from a drop in class. Having the luxury of the inside berth too, he should take all the beating. Quite happy with a mid-division slot during the early exchanges he can be in total command of the situation on the final swing for home.

SPRINGWELL LANE (T2) returns to racing after being in season. With one of her tidier getaways she could poach a slender lead on the inside but with fitness a concern it has to be questionable whether she'll be able to defy the inevitable boarders.

ZUKINI (T3) is showing her flexibility by switching to the standard 470 metres distance after her recent success over 590. She occasionally escapes smartly but is much better known for her strength-in-depth. If she does edge ahead at any stage of the contest it will simply be a case of by how far she wins!

MICKEYS SHEILA (T4) incurs the inevitable penalty following last Thursday's A7 triumph. She is very keen to grab a slice of the early action and has tremendous battling qualities. Yet to crack the A6 code but she will give the market principals an awful lot to think about.

DRAMA BYPASS (T5) took full advantage of the drop in class last time, making every single metre a winning one. Quickly back into level 6 she, her front-running game plan will remain the same. Any mix-ups behind would play directly into her paws.

STALEY NEVADA (T6) failed to make any kind of impression over six bends and it's no surprise to see him revert to four. When the trapping skills were handed out he was at the rear of the queue but he makes up for that deficiency with second half onslaughts.

'COCKTAIL' BOOKED FOR A MAKE-ALL DISPLAY.
BELLE VUE 21.10

SJAMBOK SAL (T1) clocked a fastest 28.79 recent time last Friday but she had to settle for the forecast award. 'Sal' has a prime location to operate from and is always in the heat of the action, although frustratingly her concentration can lapse at the vital moment.

COCKTAIL HONDO (T2) is currently suffering from that annoying 'seconditis' disease. 'Cocktail' likes to dominate proceedings from the word go. She will attempt to string out the opposition but will have to keep enough up her sleeve to repel late arrivals. The majority of her past triumphs have been of the make-all variety.

EFFERNOGUE DON (T3) escapes the starting blocks adequately but he is a little tapped for a toe on the dash to the first bend. He slips back into turbo gear in the closing quarter but, as with all late achievers, knocks and bumps are part of the game.

OUR CHARLIE (T4) is firmly locked in the 'must-lead-to-succeed' bracket. The slightest mishap at the lid rise will see his chance evaporate and he simply cannot afford to ease off the accelerator at any stage - sitting target otherwise!

BUA KRISTIN (T5) put in by far her best performance to date last Friday (runner-up clocking a career best 28.80). Connections will be hoping 'Kristin' can now show her true colours and go from strength to strength. It's prudent to predict that her maiden victory is on the horizon!

SHARONS FLASH (T6) has failed to limbo the 29-second barrier in his last five excursions which, at this level of combat, is not good enough. He is well held on latest form by Bua Kristin and it's hard to envisage 'Sharons' turning the tables. Any action is likely to be in the latter stages and he is booked for a solo jaunt on the wing.