Here we go then with a look at the bitches division. I do think that this is where we are strongest, and certainly where we should be looking at getting out big points.
The joy of our division is that we have a lot of ping-gone type's, but that don't necessarily see out the tough 480m trip at Swindon.
Mercurial Lady - Kevin Hutton
A standout contender here. Lady has just come back from a spell on the sidelines and has come back to compete at top level. She has cracking early pace, and would lead most out of the second bend. She's very game when she's on the bunny, and it will take a good dog to pass her over a good 450m trip. She doesn't quite see out the 480 at Swindon, so the step down at other tracks will be ideal. Getting a couple of good trials into her is a must. I also think, if needs must, she could sprint.
Hula Sparkle - John Peterson
If I'm allowed to say my particular favorites, one of this is Hula Sparkle. John Peterson's bitch again struggles to deal with the tough 480 at Swindon, but again would do wonders over a 450m distance. She has some cracking early pace, and again it'll take a good dog to lead her.
Active Lark - Kevin Hutton
Our little gem from last year's intertrack. Larkie is still running at the very top of her game, winning her last two A2's. Amazingly, she looks like she's running on alot stronger in her elder years, whereas she always used to be an EP machine. She's got to be a contender for us, especially after winning at Oxford last year!
Tarty Toes - John Peterson
Seems as though JP and KH are dominating here! Believe me, I have others! Tarty Toes is another EP merchant, running in some really good A2's at Swindon. She's been open racing at Coventry and Oxford, so she has the benefit of a look round (and, in fairness, I'm told a very good run considering).
Kays To Blame - Alan McDowell
When on her game, Blame is an absolute machine, and will take all the catching. She most recently picked up a huge win in A2, posting 28.82. Since then she hasn't been in her best form, however a freshen up at Poole or Oxford might do the trick!
Perles Minaj - Ray Jones
Minaj has had a terrific start to her career on English soil. Again, a big early pace runner, she has shot up the grades to A1, posting some great times in the process. Her split times are brilliant, and again should be a big runner in this competition.
Color Card - Sonia Hughes
Although she isn't running at her top form at the moment, shes a cracking early pace bitch. Card looks to be really itching for a shorter trip, and the 450 circuits look ideal for her. Again, she's a hard bitch to pass in front
This is my main list of contenders, although there are plenty more that could do a brilliant job for us. One I will quick a quick mention to is Forest Mollie, who seems to have people talking at Swindon. She's won her last two A1's in some style and looks a classy bitch. The reason I haven't included her on the list is that, I'll be honest, the Oaks has to be on her radar over this competition.
I'll look to cover the dogs in the coming week. Remember, it's a week Friday that the competition starts (amazing it's come round so quickly!), so lets get off to a bang next week.
And yes, I most certainly got my lists mixed up with Black Beach! (Thanks Mr. Hutton!)
Happy Punting!
Chris.
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