Chica Destacada, Zipping Willow and Ritza Hattie head the NSW hopefuls having a crack at the forthcoming Group 1 ATC Australian Cup (525m).
The star trio are among six current NSW-trained chasers on the 56-strong list of greyhounds directly seeded into the heats of this year's $250,000-to-the-winner race at The Meadows.
Melinda Finn's trio of chasers, Anything Less, Winsome Prince (pictured) and Winsome Mission have also all received entry into the heats, which take place on Saturday, February 28.
Most of the country's top current chasers, including recent Group 1 Sky racing Perth Cup winner My Bro Fabio, have also been seeded directly into the heats.
Recent Group 1 National Futurity winner Fernando Bale and other star Victorians Above All, Allen Deed and Dyna Double One are also included.
WA's representation includes promising newcomer Quartz Bale, Starlight Jack and Star Recall.
The remaining greyhounds nominated for the cup will compete in preliminaries this Saturday night.
The Group 1 Australian Cup decider takes place on Saturday, March 7.
For the full list of 56 seeds, click here.
