Tonight is the night we’ve all been waiting some time for… the night of the 2009 Solo Melbourne Cup greyhound race, a $175 000 thriller that is sure to attract many punters! We’ve certainly been talking about it enough over the last few weeks, but now that the time is finally upon us, we thought we would share a form guide, and our selections for the Group 1 Solo Melbourne Cup 2009 with you.
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2009 Solo Melbourne Cup Form Guide and Selection Tips
Box 1: Take The Kitty
Breeding : Big Daddy Cool, Our Miss Tilly
Whelped : December 2006
Sex : Male
Owner : Wayne Lambourne
Trainer : Kenny Cheetham
Race Record : 38 Starts – 18 wins – 10 seconds – 2 thirds
Sandown Park 515m Record : 2 Starts – 1 wins – 1 seconds – 0 thirds
Best Time : 29.79
Last Time : 29.79
Box 1 Record: 9 Starts – 5 wins – 1 seconds – 0 thirds
Sportsbet Market: $3.80
Our Tips: Real chance for winner. If box rise is good, few could catch him running from box 1.
Box 2: Prankster
Breeding : Bombastic Shiraz, Classy Alice
Whelped : April 2007
Sex : Male
Owner : Richard Lynch
Trainer : Rob Britton
Race Record : 27 Starts – 11 wins – 3 seconds – 6 thirds
Sandown Park 515m Record : 10 Starts – 6 wins – 1 seconds – 0 thirds
Best Time : 29.67
Last Time : 29.67
Box 2 Record : 5 Starts – 2 wins – 1 seconds – 2 thirds
Sportsbet Market : $9
Our Tips: Having won 6 of his races at the track, we’d be foolish not to expect a good run for Prankster. Can;t see him winning, but a possible place.
Box 3: Mr. Moorooduc
Breeding : Pure Octane, Boss Morgan
Whelped : January 2007
Sex : Male
Owner : Artell Syndicate
Trainer : Dawn Johnson
Race Record : 31 Starts – 17 wins – 5 seconds – 2 thirds
Sandown Park 515m Record : 8 Starts – 2 wins – 2 seconds – 1 thirds
Best Time : 29.57
Last Time : 29.57
Box 3 Record : 3 Starts – 1 wins – 1 seconds – 0 thirds
Sportsbet Market : $5
Our Tips: Although he gave us the fastest heat time last week, we can’t see him replicating that run with the box draw given to him.
Box 4: Remo Rubik
Breeding : Solve The Puzzle, Remo Agogo
Whelped : December 2006
Sex : Male
Owner : Kerrigan Syndicate
Trainer : Geoff Mitchell
Race Record : 44 Starts – 20 wins – 8 seconds – 1 thirds
Sandown Park 515m Record : 10 Starts – 4 wins – 4 seconds – 0 thirds
Best Time : 29.72
Last Time : 29.72
Box 4 Record : 6 Starts – 2 wins – 1 seconds – 0 thirds
Sportsbet Market : $6
Our Tips: Genuine performer who was unlucky in box draw. Although a win would not surprise, given the inside runners he needs to lead to have chance.
Box 5: Turanza Bale
Breeding : Primo Uno, Daishi Bale
Whelped : July 2006
Sex : Male
Owner : Paul Wheeler
Trainer : Graeme Bate
Race Record : 67 Starts – 19 wins – 22 seconds – 6 thirds
Sandown Park 515m Record : 19 Starts – 6 wins – 6 seconds – 2 thirds
Best Time : 29.65
Last Time : 29.78
Box 5 Record : 13 Starts – 5 wins – 4 seconds – 2 thirds
Sportsbet Market : $5.50
Our Tips: Consistent performer but cannot see him winning from this draw.
Box 6: Dyna Lachlan
Breeding : Go Wild Teddy, Benden Flex
Whelped : July 2007
Sex : Male
Owner : Brendan Wheeler
Trainer : Andrea Dailly
Race Record : 29 Starts – 18 wins – 2 seconds – 4 thirds
Sandown Park 515m Record : 8 Starts – 5 wins – 1 seconds – 1 thirds
Best Time : 29.64
Last Time : 29.64
Box 6 Record : 2 Starts – 0 wins – 0 seconds – 1 thirds
Sportsbet Market : $4.50
Our Tips: Consistent runner but has struggled to find first in the big races. Real chance for place though.
Box 7: Lord Ducal
Breeding : Bombastic Shiraz, Ducal Princess
Whelped : April 2007
Sex : Male
Owner : Jenny Roberts
Trainer : Jon Roberts
Race Record : 25 Starts – 8 wins – 7 seconds – 2 thirds
Sandown Park 515m Record : 16 Starts – 5 wins – 5 seconds – 0 thirds
Best Time : 29.56
Last Time : 29.92
Box 7 Record : 2 Starts – 0 wins – 1 seconds – 0 thirds
Sportsbet Market : $15
Our Tips: Inexperienced runner but strong finisher. Could be the one to watch for if Take the Kitty is taken out of lead.
Box 8: Octare
Breeding : Pure Octane, Julka Princess
Whelped : June 2006
Sex : Female
Owner : Stavros Kipirtidis
Trainer : Jamie Ennis
Race Record : 61 Starts – 12 wins – 16 seconds – 11 thirds
Sandown Park 515m Record : 11 Starts – 1 wins – 4 seconds – 1 thirds
Best Time : 29.66
Last Time : 29.66
Box 8 Record : 5 Starts – 1 wins – 0 seconds – 1 thirds
Sportsbet Market : $26
Our Tips: The only bitch in the field, Octare caused a huge upset in the heats when she beat both Grippen Bale and favourite Cindeen Shelby to take the heat at huge odds of $33. Has been running well lately, but the odds reflect her chances. Given her experience though, she’s well placed to deal with the outside box draw, and could be worth a flutter given the odds!
Overall, we’re placing Take The Kitty for a win. Let us know how you go!
