BLUE SQUARE 2007 GREYHOUND DERBY.

[turny]

Out of my ante post picks only Loyal Honcho still going, is now time to trade out though?  In particular I'm a bit worried about all those wides in the semi, some possibility of a pile up I think. Although he should be ok where he is in that one, if he gets through there will be loads in the final so again possibility of a tricky draw. Think the whole thing is very open, with no dog a class above after Paddy got injured. Logic dictates that makes it time to get off the favourite.

Yep Farloe is lucky as most dogs that can lead him on the inner are now out, thats why i fancy his chances. Ullid Conor can lead him up if drawn inside him but he has been drawn T2 for the semis so that is a bonus.
Would like to see Farloe in T2 if he makes it through to the final as thats where he seems to break better from - and his form over 6 bends hopefully means if he gets on the bunny its OI OI!!

hopefully??? do dog beats it on the bunny end of!

numpty u talk alot of sense just like your brother rookie! 

[NumptyITB]

So Sick, Farloe Premier has been withdrawn.

[ontilt]

Out of my ante post picks only Loyal Honcho still going, is now time to trade out though?  In particular I'm a bit worried about all those wides in the semi, some possibility of a pile up I think. Although he should be ok where he is in that one, if he gets through there will be loads in the final so again possibility of a tricky draw. Think the whole thing is very open, with no dog a class above after Paddy got injured. Logic dictates that makes it time to get off the favourite.

On reflection decided to leave it on. I really think he should go through.

[Colchester Kev]

SKY SPORTS NEWS are showing the semis tonight and the plate races ... all free if you have freeview.

[Karabiner]

Very unlucky coup with Farloe Premier which looked like it was improving through the competition.

[Rookie (Rodney)]

Yeah, nasty. Nevermind.

Director's Chair for justice now!

[Rookie (Rodney)]

Never Mind.

[Bigfella]

Just want to say a big congratulations to Caulry Fast Trap on making it to the final despite his big odds. His owners are great friends of mine and I was with them at Wimbledon last night. The dog was 25/1 for his heat but ran a stormer to qualify in third place. It's a great reward for the hard working trainer too - Rab and Liz McNair have done a great job steering this dog to the final.

Next Saturday there's no real pressure as once again he'll be the complete rag of the field, but I reckon he'll run a stormer and do everyone proud. I can confidently predict he'll have the biggest set of supporters and it will be a night to remember.

Go Caulry...............

[ontilt]

Although he hasn't shortened at all in qualifying, I still think Honcho is the best dog left in it and should win with a clear run. I await the draw with interest.

[Bigfella]

Derby final draw
1 Forest Scholes, 2 Ullid Conor, 3 Dilemmas Flight (w), 4 Caulry Fast Trap (w), 5 Loyal Honcho (w), 6 Westmead Lord (w)


Looks a good battle between 5 and 6 down to the first bend - based on the running in the semis I'd fancy Honcho to lead Westmead up but Savva has a great record in finals.

A good draw for Caulry - he's not an out and out wide runner and I hop he gets a split just behind the inside three.

The draw has worked out well for as clean a race as possible - Dilemmas won her semi from trap 3 and won the Oaks from trap  2. I fancy Forest Scholes to reverse semi final running with Ullid now that he's drawn inside him.

If you have no money invested cheer on trap 4 in the final - he's 25/1 so up against it but stranger things have happened. I'll be there for what is always greyhound racings best night of the year.

 

[Jedwick]

i'm trying to get some fundage together to go down for the night, will be a cracking night's racing and i half fancy scholes to cause a mini upset!

may see you there, any other blondes going?

[Rookie (Rodney)]

Ullid Conor.

[Steve L]

     I will be heading down with a few mates from Newcastle, we go every year for a lads weekend on the beer :-) .  We always go on the far side which is cheaper to get in (not the reason we go there) and less crowded. There are usually at least 6 or 7 bookies standing and it is a lot easier to grab a price about your dog without having to wade through scores of punters.
   The one and only time I went in the other side it was like sitting in a green housei  in that glass fronted stand and very claustrophobic. We prefer to watch from outside, high up on the 3rd bend, which is a decent vantage point, though not good for calling close finishes from.
    Don't know what I am going for in the final, but I will not be investing heavily as I think this race is wide open. Currently I fancy backing the bitch to finally win a derby at Wimbledon, she has certainly been the most consistent, though I will have to sit down and go through the form properly.
    Bit cheesed off that I missed the price on Geordie Parker, I wanted to back him for the plate but got held up at work and didn't get home in time to get on :-(
    I recommend Derby Final night to anyone, the best nights dog racing of the year hands down.

[ontilt]

Everyone looking forward to this? I'm staying with Honcho, what's everyone else on?

[Bigfella]

I'm setting off in half an hour... hotel all booked, 30 of us going and all cheering Caulry Fast Trap on. OK, he's the outsider, but he is there on merit and will not be phased by the Derby roar. All connections are delighted to be part of this great event and I'm confident the dog will run a stormer. 33/1 with Hills is a price I've taken each way, as his running style is such that he wont lead but would benefit from first bend crowding which is likely and he'll be running on strongly from the 3rd bend. To me the obvious danger is Dilemmas Flight - her run in the semis makes her the favourite going into the final in my eyes.

My other selections for what it's worth:

Unique Option (t5) 7.26
Westmead Aoifa (t6) 7.45
Zig Zag Dutchy (t3) 8.05
Shelbourne Laura (t4) 8.25
Executive Memo (t4) 9.25
January Tiger (t5) 10.55

Oh, and Rookies dog to win in 2009!

Come on Caulry, run your heart out but most of all come back safe and sound.