I just thought I would give a quick write up regarding the status off my 4 remaining ante post selections, I do fear tonight that we may only get one through in Screen Critic the best we can hope for is Ballymac Vic and Droopys Jet to come together then pilot or moses picking up the pieces but looks very unlikely
Greyhound Derby 2013
Well, here goes. Football has the Champions League, Golf has the Masters and greyhound racing has the Greyhound Derby. Over 150 greyhounds will take their place this weekend in the search for the £150,000 1st prize and a chance to appear in the record books. I have virtually been to all the derby’s in the last 10 years and have seen the greats like Westmead Hawk, Loyal Honcho and Taylors Sky claim the trophy.
This is my 3rd derby preview. Two years ago I tipped Razldazl George 33/1 E/W and Barefoot Bullet 66/1 E/W - both made it to the final and even though not winning the final itself, the E/W terms got us a nice return. Last year I advised Blonde Snapper at 66/1, who made all in the final to really make 2012 a great year.
This year’s derby, in my opinion is the best for 10 years. 28 Irish hounds have crossed the water to take the English on and they could have a strong hand throughout. Ballymac Eske goes off favourite. I have never tipped a derby favourite on my blog and I won’t start now. Eske is a fantastic hound, but it will be interesting to see what happens when he doesn’t get his own way and the 6-1 on offer is too short now.
My aim for this derby is to get a couple of nice price greyhounds to the final so we can have a nice e/w term pick-up and a chance at a full pick-up.
This year I am laying out 10pts here we go
LEMON PLUTO 28/1 E/W 1.5 PT PLAY E/W
Lemon Pluto is actually not my type of dog, as it is likely he will need to lead to win his races , but he possesses tremendous pace to the bend and due to the size of him will be very hard to past once on bunny. I can see him going a long way and is a dog you could trade out of once hitting a lower price.
PRICELESS PILOT 125/1 1.5 PT E/W
OMG you have to watch this greyhound’s pace when he finishes, And I can’t believe the 125/1 on offer, He is nuts!! and will be very hard to knock out. He will have to do it the hard way but for me this is the bet of the derby at such a large price just watch his last two races below and make your own mind up. I would love him to break last in every round so that he avoids 1st bend trouble.
http://www.greyhound-data.com/play.htm?video=/video/IE/SPK/2013/SPK-2013-04-27-HT08.mp4&name=The%20Ladbrokes%20Open%20600%20Round%202
http://www.greyhound-data.com/play.htm?video=/video/IE/SPK/2013/SPK-2013-04-20-HT03.mp4&name=The%20Ladbrokes%20Open%20600%20Round%201
HOLDEM SPY 80/1 1PT E/W
A dog who is rarely out the frame at Coventry and destroyed a good class field a couple of months back, Wimbledon could be a worry and his lack of recent runs won’t help his cause but if he can blow away the cobwebs sooner rather than later, his quirky nature could see him through to the later stages and the lack of wide runners will help his cause.
SCREEN CRITIC 50/1 0.5PT E/W
My friend Kevin Hutton trains this lovely hound, This year’s derby sees a massive lack of decent wide strong runners so hopefully screen critic can keep qualifying, He came 2nd in the Arc after running a stormer behind Shaneboy Alley and looks like a hound who won’t throw in the towel if not leading. Got some 100/1 & 66/1 a month back but the 50/1 is still worth an E/W play. GOOD LUCK KEVIN
BRIDGE HONCHO 100/1 0.25PT E/W
To think this is probably Marks Wallis’ best chance and he is 100/1. Was only just beat at Hove over 515 in the final against Ballymac Eske and will suit Wimbledon to a tee. Will need to use his pace early on as can’t afford a missed break.
DROOPYS ED MOSES 200/1 0.25 E/W
I think this dog could come right. He has no early pace at all but finishes like a train. He is unlikely to win the final but 50/1 to make the final is too big and is worth a small play e/w.
Good luck to everyone
11 Tips this year
2013 P&L UPDATE
22/04/2013
11 Tips
7 Winners
63.6% Strike Rate
Advised PT P&L +18.75
Level Stakes to £1 = + £16.25
8 Tips this year
2013 P&L UPDATE
27/03/2013
8 Tips
5 Winners
62.5% Strike Rate
Advised PT P&L +14.25
Level Stakes to £1 = + £11.75
Wow what a meeting we have in-store for Greyhound fans , The top 6 trainers take each other on to battle it out for a £10,000 cheque.
Over the weekend I tipped Charlie Lister at 5/4 to regain the championship this price Is now long gone and as short as 2/5 with some bookies.
Charlie Lister has the best dogs and the best draws tonight to make it count even though it should still be a battle.
19.34
Golden Wonder at lasts has trap 1 this dog is blessed with pace but plagued with bad luck and bad draws , at 8/13 for me this Is is a sit back and watch race.
19.49
Very tricky race, really whatever leads should win here , I can see trouble on the inside so will be playing 4x5x6 combo forecasts and tricasts for small stakes.
20.04
Silverview Pinky is rarely beaten to the bend when in Trap 1 and If trapping level wont be outpaced she can kick on for glory. Bridge Ruth was blessed with the gaps last week at Wimbledon and is my lay of the night.
BET SILVERVIEW PINKY 1PT AT 7/2
20.19
A top 6 bend race but for me no bet , If pushed would maybe play 3x5 Res Forecast for a possible nice pickup , Just hope Charlie Lister is away and gone at this point.
20.34
My Friend has been raving about Farloe Barracuda so Ill sit back and watch , Would of backed Barracuda if the 2/1 remained but that has long gone.
20.49
This should be interesting. Farloe Tango Is not 100% fit but could be a superstar over 6 bends, but again no bet for me just hoping Lister can claim top points again.
21.04
Alien Planet has the inside draw here to make it count , I do fear Ayamazman who is a win machine but this is not Romford and his record away from his local track is average.
21.19
I rate Bubbly Lucky but he will need alot of luck to get a clear run here , Lemon Pluto is a derby dog when right and his normal ping should see him surge to the front.
BETS
4X5X6 COMBO FORECASTS AND TRICAST 19.49 SMALL STAKES
1PT PLAY SILVERVIEW PINKY TRAP 1 20.04
LUCKY 15
19.49 TRAP 5
20.04 TRAP 1
20.34 TRAP 2
21.04 TRAP 2
GOOD LUCK ALL
Only 6 Tips this year
2013 P&L UPDATE
22/03/2013
6 Tips
3 Winners
50% Strike Rate
Advised PT P&L +7.00
Level Stakes to £1 = + £7
Current P&L 2013
3 Tip
2 Winners
66.6% Strike Rate
Advised PT P&L +7.00
Well Greyhounds is back on Sky (Thank god) and we have a great nights racing to look forward to , I fancy 2 dogs tonight and of cause my traditional lucky 15 for fun
19.34 - No Bet Tricky Sprint would favour trap 2 if forced.
19.49 - Bridge Ruth has a terrible draw here and is no value win or loose , 1x2 Res forecast if you must bet.
20.04 - 1st bet of the night goes to Black Lamora , She has been running well recently and 7/1 is to big , Aero Rebel will need it all his way over the 894m and I expect Lamora to go close
20.19 - Hurdle race no bet for me
20.34 - Nice sprint race but again no real bet for me , might have a small play on fav Lil Risky at 2/1 to try and get the free bets going.
20.49 - Super race very very hard will play Jolly Bullseye just based on draw.
21.04 - Top 6 bend race and Reagen has a lovely draw to make it count , even though his form has been below par and his win at Monmore was by default , Droopys Xavier has the potential to smash out here and make all.
21.19 - What a race littered with derby dogs and pace Ballymac Eske is the best dog in race but will have to overcome and poor draw my tip is Farlow Warhawk to smash out and make all holding on from Eske just as he did in the puppt derby 1pt Play.
BETS
20.04 WIMBLEDON BLACK LAMORA 7/1 1PT
21.19 WIMBLEDON FARLOE WARHAWK 11/4 1PT
LUCKY 15
20.04 TRAP 6
21.19 TRAP 4
20.34 TRAP 2
21.04 TRAP 2
GOOD LUCK ALL
Only 3 Tips this year , with one coming tonight
2013 P&L UPDATE
09/03/2013
3 Tip
2 Winners
66.6% Strike Rate
Advised PT P&L +7.00
Level Stakes to £1 = + £7
2013 P&L UPDATE
20/01/2013
1 Tip
1 Winner
100% Strike Rate
Advised PT P&L +3.50
Level Stakes to £1 = + £3.50
2012 P&L UPDATE
21/12/2012
85Tips
29 Winners
34.11% Strike Rate
Advised PT P&L +38.82
Level Stakes to £1 = + £52.52
Hello everyone , My name is Paul and I have been betting on Greyhounds for nearly 10 years now .
I Remember my first trip to Walthamstow dog track well , I loss every penny in my wallet and also got a £40 parking ticket outside, I think most people would of called it a day but i was hooked
Over the last year I have given a fellow blogger Tom and series of good greyhound tips and he has persuaded me to give this ago
I hope I can share some of my knowledge with you , I like a dog with “outs” not a flashy dogs that needs to lead to win , My Tips will mainly concentrate on open races and ante-post bets I really hope I can help some people out there win a few quid
