Romford Greyhound Racing / Editor / 18 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Martyn Wiley's in-form Hahagirl (T1) looks all set for glory in A5 company, in the 19:42 at Romford, after being denied a hat-trick by a short head last time out.

Hahagirl (T1) has been running in lower grades recently, but was in A5 action last time out (June 13) when the December 2003 whelp was narrowly beaten by favourite Marshals Fox. The Martyn Wiley-trained bitch found traffic problem on arcs three and four but ran on gamely over tonight's 400m trip.
She has collected two wins over 400m after six starts at the one-lap distance, having switched from 575m. Her last win came on June 9 when she beat Deanridge Clover by a neck in an A6 contest and she looks sure to be involved again.

Amberley Gem (T2) has won eight of her 57 starts with the last success coming back in February in A3 company, but the David Mullins-trained bitch was successful in a trial earlier this month before her third to Marshals Fox on June 13.
She stumbled at the start from box two and was over two lengths behind Hahagirl (T1) in that 400m contest. Providing she can trap quickly and get to the rails, she is expected to make a bold bid.

Barwise Minstrel (T3) has been struggling to win of late and downgraded tonight. Won 15 of his 88 starts and his last win was in A5 company back in March.
Came last and beaten over five lengths in his last race, despite getting away quickly over 400m, and can't be trusted even with his lively trapping.

Bonville Jo (T4) has been running over 575m but back to 400m after defeating Maybe Again by a head last time out at a handly-priced 5/1. The Maxine Lock-trained bitch will be a similar price again and after two useful trials and she could spring another surprise. But don't expect her to be off to a flier, the December 2003 whelp is not renowned for her fast trapping, although she'll be flying at the finish.

Carnalecka Star (T5) is another Paul Young-trained whelp, who will have to show more than he has done of late if he is to get into the medals.
The November 2003 whelp was fifth last time out in an A4 contest after being bumped several times. He won on June 9 (A6) after a quick getaway defeating Jomax Mentor by two lengths and making all the running from trap five in a fast time. Likes to run wide, but has been slowly away in three of his last four races.

Meandmyshadow (T6) has collected three gold medals in his last five outings and the Maxine Locke-trained whelp needs to get away quickly to have a shout.
Won in A5 company on June 14 beating Marshals Light by one-and-a-half lengths despite getting bumped, but this looks tougher.

Magpie to steal gold
Whos the Magpie is on the upgrade and her fast start will give her the edge on her rivals in the 20:28 A3 race, where David Mullins' runner is tipped to follow up her win last week with another start-to-finish triumph.

Bomber Boy (T1) was sent tumbling in his last competitive start and it remains to be seen if that has affected the confidence of the Paul Young-trained dog.
The November 2003 whelp fell on arc three in a 400m contest and before that the 2/1 favourite was beaten 10 lengths after finding trouble in running. He did restore some confidence winning a trial after leading from start to finish, but he is best watched here.

Whos the Magpie (T2) is stepping up in grade after doing all her winning in A4 and A5 company. David Mullins' bitch has won two from her last three starts and was 5/2 fav last time out, when she was quickly away to lead from start to finish seeing off Bonville Maddie by over a length. She's a fast trapper and has plenty of guts - one for the shortlist.

Oh Geno (T3) has not tasted victory for 10 starts but the January 2003 whelp should be getting close to race fitness. The lightly raced Martyn Wiley-trained dog has run in open races and was quickly away last time over tonight's distance, but he faded after being baulked and he's best watched again.

Lavenders Mist (T4) has been finding it hard to win of late and not managed a gold medal for 20 runs. The Paul Young-trained dog was beaten almost 10 lengths by Alrita Duchess in his latest contest after being badly baulked and he is sure to better that.
Will be fancied and if the July 2003 whelp can repeat his form from the winter, when he scooted up in A2 company, he will go close.

Stisted Randy (T5) is more than capable of running a big race and the Alison Ingram-trained whelp is bang in form. He was second in his last race, beaten by Beat them Sparky after being slowly away, but he ran on and finished strongly. His last win came on June 7 when he saw off Randals Ross by over a length, with Whos the Magpie (T2) ten lengths back after being hampered. Could represent decent value.

Mercury Diamond (T6) is not renowned for her four-bend running, but the May 2003 whelp could trouble the main protagonists. Martyn Wiley's dog was fifth to Beat Them Sparky in his last outing after being slowly away and was four lengths behind Stisted Randy (T5) after being baulked twice. She is down in grade and distance, but her poor trapping may let her down.

Scholes primed for victory

Bronogue Scholes (T2) may be the youngster in the race but he will be on the hare early and primed to end his run of silvers with the main prize in the 20:43 contest.

Propero (T1) is not known for setting the traps alight but the red jacket should help his chances. Slowly away in his last two starts and finished third and fourth. Did win an A3 contest on May 24 when he saw off Bomber Boy by almost two lengths, but others preferred.

Bronogue Scholes (T2) is expected to put himself in the box seat from the off and the Martyn Wiley-trained youngster will take all the beating. Collected two silvers in his last two outings after moving through the grades into A3 company. Not yet won an A3 contest but this could be his day and likely to start as favourite.

Skitskat (T3) could rival T2 for early supremacy and always at home from box three. Clocked up back-to-back wins in March but not won for 11 races. Third in his last race and handly placed on arc four before fading to be beaten more than two lengths to Beat Them Sparky. Out of the winning habit.

Sloppy Fielder (T4) is a lightly raced sort who also possesses strong early pace. The December 2004 bitch is bidding to follow up her gold last time out (A4) with another win. The Alison Ingram-trained bitch beat 6/4fav Woodroad Holly by almost a length after another competitive start, but she's yet to win at A3 level after moving through the grades.

Lavanders Who (T5) is back at A3 grade after an unsuccessful stint in S2 company. The Paul Young-trained whelp won an A4 contest in his last race, but this is tougher. Quickly away last time and always led, as he headed Droopys Bettis on the line. Generally not a fast starter and will find a couple too sharp here.

Burlington Berty (T6) has not taken a gold medal for 25 races and out of the winning habit. Majority of his wins have come in A2 company and so more than capable of getting in on the act, but he tends to get caught at the off. The June 2002 whelp had every chance in his last race, but was beaten by almost a length by Raging Road and likely to find one too good again tonight. May have to settle for a minor place.