Shadow has correct boxing

Romford Greyhound Racing / Editor / 02 July 2007 / Leave a Comment

Meandmyshadow looks ideally boxed to take a hand in the fifth race on Romford's card at 19:42.

Asti Moyne (T1) should be watched closely in the market as this is the bitch's third run since seasonal rest. Maggie Lucas' charge was rated in A3 prior to her absence and would be a danger to all if securing an unscathed run to the first turn.

Parish Hat (T2) would have been better served by the red jacket and will need a quick break in order to snatch first use of the inside rail. The son of Droopys Woods did post a 24.94 in A4 last month, and was quietly supported upon his most recent visit to London Road.

Fallons Star (T3) is a perennial placer and the daughter of Droopys Vieri has become frustrating to follow as a consequence. She does produce her best runs when allowed to dominate on the bunny but the draw could hardly be conducive to such tactics tonight.

Clonea Girl (T4) has been readily opposed in recent weeks and the layers have endured relatively few moments of concern. Peter Payne's bitch invariably seems to find trouble in her races and there is every chance that a similar situation will arise here.
Carnalecka Star (T5) was cooked from the boxes last week following an amazingly slow sectional of 4.00. Having acquired a double-penalty for a wide margin success in A6, life has not proved easy for Paul Young's charge and, at this level, slow trapping at Romford is invariably punished.

Meandmyshadow (T6) has been in good form of late with a success at this grade and two recent second places. Although Maxine Locke's representative has been unable to recapture the form that saw him blaze the heights of A2 last year, he is no back number and he would have obvious claims of exploiting the wide rail if he can account for the orange jacket at an early juncture.

Ivy in the know

Ivy Knows appears to be returning back to form and should go close in the A3 contest at 20:58

Dairyland Johnny (T1) has struggled to adjust to life back at Romford having graded at both Rye House and Harlow. Two below par runs inspire little confidence but the market should be given a cursory check to see if a switch to the red jacket can work the oracle.

Roar Of Love (T2) has been well supported on two recent outings with an A4 run yielding success and an A3 resulting in a close-up second. Paul Young's charge has had a brief rest following two hard runs in the space of a week. A progressive individual, he cannot be ruled out with any confidence.

Oh Geno (T3) was easy to back last week and was soon cast aside at the first bend. The ex-A1 hound has been in lamentable form of late and the percentage call appears to be that of opposition.

Randals Ross (T4) is better known as a six-bend stayer but she has reacted well to a drop in trip, graduating successfully from A5 during June. Maggie Lucas' bitch was comfortably held in her most recent visit to this grade, and the assessor may have finally got her measure.

Ivy Knows (T5) has struggled to recapture her best form although her most recent outing did represent a step in the right direction. The daughter of Potto Knows has been traded at fair prices in the past, but the form of that A3 race last time out does reads well, and it is unlikely that the layers will be quite so frivolous on Monday.

Whistle Jacket (T6) returns to the card after injury. The six-bend stayer would be of interest if the market speaks in his favour, despite the assessor affording him few favours by returning him straight back into A3.

Be All can be the end all

Be All can bring the BAGS card to a winning close at 21:14.

Our Choice (T1) has her ideal pitch in the red jacket on Monday evening and looks sure to give her backers a good run for their money. Michael Wiley's bitch has found one too good on her last three starts and it will be interesting to see whether the layers believe that she will suffer the same fate again on this occasion.

Baggy Trousers (T2) disappeared off the card in May following a mid-race KO. The son of Concorde Direct has struggled to recapture his form since returning and is probably best avoided until there is more positive racecourse evidence to base one's assessment upon.

Bonville Jack (T3) is much better than his two recent wooden spoons imply. Heavy losses have become an off-putting habit and it would be no surprise to see the layers electing to field against Maxine Locke's dog.

Be All (T4) is clearly held in some regard by Dave Mullins as the trainer has been unafraid to pitch him in against all comers at open race level. The middle runner put up what was arguably his best ever "home" performance last week and if able to reproduce that figure of 24.97, he looks the one to beat.

Bowmers Legend (T5) is a difficult dog to catch right and is another for whom the form figures don't tell the full story. Capable of throwing in a 3.71 sectional when getting his trapping spot on, another of those swift exits would put him in with every chance. On this basis, Paul Young's inmate could represent some value against the likely market leader.

Burlington Berty (T6) bombed out badly when gambled on for a similar contest last week. Supporters of the striped jacket should not expect to see him until later stages of the race, as the veteran tends to do his best work inside the final two bends.