$50,000 TERMINATING 6 PACK AT WANGANUI ON FRIDAY

The curtain falls on what has been an outstanding 2009-10 greyhound racing season at the Hatrick Raceway on Friday night and with it comes the end of a punting era. Pictured: Kazz Razz who will wear the red racing vest in the $50,000 terminating 6 Pack

The meeting features the final TAB 6 Pack and too mark the occasion the TAB is providing a guaranteed terminating $50,000 6 Pack pool on the Keenan Concrete $50,000 Terminating 6 Pack (race 6, 7.17pm). In others words the entire pool must be struck, even if comes down to a count back or if it's only a percentage ticket that is the only winning unit, the entire pool will be paid out on that ticket.

So who are the main players likely to be? Barkhamstead has quickly adapted to the rigors of open-class racing as seen when he delivered a professional victory in an okay 29.95 seconds last Friday. Kennelmate Rumour Tism absolutely flew home when closing to within a head of Barkhamstead in that race. This litter sister to the classy Hatrick Raceway 520 metre track record holder Little Mother is a required inclusion on that.

Falkirk Fantasy produced a bold effort when on open-class debut last week. He peaked late on his run on that occasion, however the experience he would have derived from it will have benefited him immensely.

Kennelmates Barkhamstead (left) and Falkirk Fantasy who will contest the $50,000 terminating 6 Pack

That was plenty to admire about the strong all-the-way win that Kazz Razz produced during her last Auckland 527 metre assignment. Sure that win was in a lower class, however her on the pace style of racing, coupled with her good draw here says keep her covered for the sharp end. Milly's Mate concludes a busy season tonight. Her on the pace style of racing means she must be considered for the minors. She led throughout over this trip when winning here five races ago.

Kennelmates Kazz Razz and Milly's Mate who will contest the $50,000 terminating 6 Pack

Off the remaining chasers in this field perhaps Okay's Dermotoff requires more than a passing glance. He has recently been down graded from the open class ranks; however the racing experience he gained when contesting those higher grade races can come into play here.

If you're considering taking a multiple percentage spread it could be prudent to include the balance of the field in the 6 Pack back end, just to cover for any racing incidents that might occur here.

By Peter Fenemor