Hot pup Nangar Flash, city class Bass Louder and promising newcomer Josefina">Josefina look the standouts as the Grafton carnival continues tonight.
Nangar Flash and fellow Wentworth Park winner Bass Louder jump in races six and seven respectively at the meeting, the latest in Grafton’s winter carnival.
Meanwhile, Josefina aims to make it two wins from two when she jumps from box eight in race nine (305m).
Owner-trainer Michael Landrigan said his greyhound, a daughter of El Grand Senor and 22-race winner Lucky Fina, could win again here.
“Her mother won a couple in town and ran 29.50 at the Gardens in her time,” he said. “She has also thrown pups who went over the 600m.
“Josefina is only going over the 300m at the moment but she will get stronger soon.
“Of course you want the inside box but she’s a very fast beginner.
“She might need a little luck but she can win again here.”
Josefina was an impressive winner on debut at her Grafton track back on June 18, clocking 17.53 over the 305m and coming home more than five lengths clear.
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The toughest opponent here looks like Country Dancer (box one), another El Grand Senor pup who ran a solid 17.47 while winning over the 307m here last Friday.
“She’s a really fast starter,” Landrigan, a hobby trainer who works at the Grafton District Services Club Butchers, said. “That’s her main strength at the moment.
“We’ll have to get round or get in front of the box one greyhound somehow (but) if she comes out as well as she can, she can win here.”
Nangar Flash (box seven) has already clocked two sub-30 second performances while defeating decent company at Wentworth Park over the 520m.
He is among a group of handy-looking pups for NSW Central trainer Dennis Barnes and has a fine pedigree.
A son of notable sire Collision and grandson of the legendary Brett Lee, he should be too good for the field here over the 407m.
Consistent Bass Louder (box five) looks the top pick in race seven.
The NSW Central West-based greyhound has been one of NSW’s most impressive greyhounds over the last six months, securing 15 victories and 11 minor placings from 28 starts.
He should have benefited from his first look at Grafton last week, when he finished third, and should be too good here over the 407m.
Pagan Midnight (race five) and Winton Burn in race six look strong chances to complete the quaddie.
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