Stepaside Eagle likely to prevail in the 280m Flat Race at Sheffield – Preview
A tough competition amongst greyhounds is expected in the 280 metres Flat Race at Sheffield in England on Thursday, February 9, 2012. Stepaside Eagle has been rated as the favourite to win the event, which has a winning cash prize of £64.
The favourite dog has been performing really well in short distance races over the past few months. His last victory came in January, this year, but he was unable to make a solid impression in the previous event he took part in.
J. Smith’s trained greyhound entered that event with a starting price of 11 to 2, and he finished fourth overall. The start of the event was not a good one for him, which resulted in a lackluster show.
However, Stepaside Eagle has the speed and skill to turn things around. He is the youngest participant in today’s race, as he was born in February, 2010. He is the son of Westmead Eagle, out of Stepaside Penny.
Second favourite of the race is, Farlawns Cecil, who has been given a starting price of 3 to 1 for today’s race. He has been performing consistently recently, but needs a victory to earn more confidence of the bookmakers.
Farlawns Cecil’s last show in a 280 metres race was a third place finish. He was the favourite to win that event, but failed to live up to his reputation in the end. Today’s favourite, Stepaside Eagle, was victorious in that race, thus he has been
given a better rate this time around.
However, Farlawns Cecil has the potential to outperform any other greyhound in a short distance race. The N. Melbourne trained greyhound is the son of Ballymac Maeve, out of Carrigeen Rapid, and was born in May, 2008.
Another greyhound, who has the ability to win today is, Hurtlocker. He is also awarded with a starting price of 3 to 1, and the punters will be interested in investing money on him.
Hurtlocker’s last race proved to be quite an impressive one for him, as he ended up being the victorious greyhound. He was the favourite in that event and his trainer, L. Stephenson, will be expecting a repeat of that performance in today’s event.
Things will not be easy for Hurtlocker though, as he faces a stern competition from his rivals. He is the son of Hondo Black, out of Baby Marge, and was born in August, 2009.
Lukes Mistake, trained by L. Taylorson, will enter the race with a starting price of 7 to 2. She can spring up a surprise at Sheffield, as her recent performances have been quite impressive.
Last time Lukes Mistake entered a race at this venue, she emerged victorious. She has the momentum on her side, and it will be wise, if bettors put money on her. However, only time will tell whether she will be able to make a solid impression or not.
Taylorson’s trained b***h is the daughter of Droopys Shearer, out of Eden Storm, and was born in September, 2008.
Crucial Memory and Marinas Garsun are the least favourite greyhounds to make an impression, as they have been given a starting price of 11 to 2 and 6 to 1, respectively. Although their chances are slim, they can still win, as anything can happen in
a short distance race.
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