The Stir Up – The Phoenix Edition

[Wandering Eyes]

GRV’s Peter Quilty, Gerard Guthrie and Trent Langskaill provide their thoughts on some of the star greyhounds racing in Victoria.

 

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Quilts  Gents, the world’s richest greyhound race is upon us. Let’s go through the runners for The Phoenix worth $1.65 million ($1 million first prize) in box draw order.

Gerard  Co-trainer Andy Lord is confident that She’s A Pearl is ready to fire. She’s used to travelling from New South Wales, had two looks at The Meadows, and has the coveted Box 1.

Trent  Box 2 for Paddy Wants Pats gives him every chance according to trainer Kelly Bravo. It is definitely better than Box 8, which he had for the Group 1 Melbourne Cup Final.

Quilts  Daryl Holmes outlined tenacity as the biggest asset that El Dorado has. He believes El Dorado (in Box 3) must be in front of Amron Boy to have any chance of winning though.

Trent  Speaking of Amron Boy, co-trainer Jamie Ennis reckons the weekly schedule of racing will hold the Silver Chief champion in good stead. Watch out if Amron Boy gets a clear run.

Gerard  Bradley Keel is not daunted by Box 5 for Zippy Tesla, but he hopes that ‘Tesla’ can secure a prominent spot early and then display his electrifying late burst of speed.

Quilts  Can Victoria’s sprint queen Wow She’s Fast take out the first two editions of The Phoenix? Co-trainer Kel Greenough admitted Box 6 makes it tough, but it would be unwise to doubt her.

Gerard  Will the Queenslander Tyanna Belle produce a fairy tale result? Trainer Douglas Gladman knows Tyanna Belle is up against it from Box 7, but she won’t be disgraced if she leads.

Quilts  Trainer Brendan Pursell is aware that McInerney will require a lot of luck from Box 8. However, the Million Dollar Chase winner is suited out wide and he should get an unimpeded run.

Trent  The Sportsbet Dream Chasers Festival has produced amazing stories from Photo Man in the Sportsbet Topgun to Yachi Bale in the Sportsbet Melbourne Cup Final. We cannot wait for the finale this Saturday night!

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