2016 Group 2 Bendigo Cup – best odds, tips and betting preview

ASTON Bolero is a huge chance of breaking through for his first group victory on Friday night when he contests the Group 2 (425m) final.

Trained by , the son of Fabregas and Aston Dream is a seven time group finalist, with his closest finishes thus far being seconds in both the Group 2 Maitland Cup and the Group 2 Warragul Cup.

A winner of 27 of his 45 starts, Aston Bolero is drawn ideally in box two on Friday night, with online bookmaker Sportsbet installing him as the $3.50 favourite to take home the cash.

Rated the best chance to topple the favourite is Unlawful Entry ($4) which comes into the event following his tenacious heat performance.

The brindle and white dog was only fairly away in his qualifier on Sunday and had to produce a powerful finish to hit the lead right on the line in a speedy 23.68.

A dual group winner and track record holder, Unlawful Entry is well positioned out wide in box seven, with a clean getaway sure to see him figure in the finish.

Anthony Azzopardi's Ultimate Magic ($4.40) is also given a big chance in the $47,000 to the winner event and comes into the race having won three of his past four including his 23.74 heat victory.

The son of and Daydream is normally a reliable beginner, but he will have to be at his best to cross from out wide given the calibre of greyhounds in this event.

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Another greyhound given a big shot is recent Traralgon Cup winner Pantera Nera at $5.50 with Crownbet. The black dog is as consistent as they come and is normally a brilliant beginner, however he may struggle to find the top against a high speed line-up from the squeeze box.

The only other greyhound under double figure odds is Proven Kodiak ($6.50) which will jump from box four. The Wayne Vassallo-trained dog has a stack of ability, but can be risky at box rise which may be his undoing in this race.

Next best in the market is Shepparton Cup winner Gotta Get Back ($15) which has drawn the coveted rails box, while the ultra-consistent Zoltina's Legacy ($21) will jump from box three.

Rounding out the field is Mumma Josie ($34) for which is facing an extremely tough task from box six.

The Group 2 Bendigo Cup final is race eight on the card and is set to jump at 9:28pm.

Box One – Gotta Get Back
Blue and White Dog – 31.8kg – December 2012
Vee Men Vane x Majestic Land
Prize money: $83,210
Trainer: John Mcclelland
Career: 43: 22-6-3
Box: 5: 2-1-0
TD: 6: 2-0-0
TD Best: 23.76
Career Highlights: WON 2016 Group 2 Shepparton Cup

Odds to win the Bendigo Cup: $15 with Sportsbet

Box Two – Aston Bolero
Black and White Dog – 32.7kg – October 2013
Fabregas x Aston Dream
Prize money: $118,595
Trainer: Jason Thompson
Career: 45: 27-6-4
Box: 6: 4-2-0
TD: 4: 3-0-1
TD Best: 23.68
Career Highlights: 2ND 2016 Group 2 Maitland Cup, 2016 Group 2 Warragul Cup, FINALIST 2016 Group 1 Australian Cup, 2016 Group 1 Harrison-Dawson, 2016 Group 2 Shepparton Cup, 2016 Group 2 Warrnambool Cup, 2016 Group 2 Horsham Cup

Odds to win the Bendigo Cup: $3.50 with Sportsbet

Box Three – Zoltina's Legacy
Black Dog – 33.5kg – June 2013
Sir Prize x Zoltina Jay
Prize money: $53,845
Trainer:
Career: 38: 21-8-4
Box: 3: 2-1-0
TD: 6: 6-0-0
TD Best: 23.68
Career Highlights: WON Warrnambool 21.65 TR

Odds to win the Bendigo Cup: $21 with Sportsbet

Box Four – Proven Kodiak
Black Dog – 36.6kg – January 2013
Nitro Burst x Blue Pie Girl
Prize money: $36,547
Trainer: Wayne Vassallo
Career: 41: 16-8-4
Box: 5: 1-3-1
TD: 6: 2-2-1
TD Best: 23.76
Career Highlights: 2ND 2016 Listed Northern Districts Cup, FINALIST 2016 Group 2 Shepparton Cup

Odds to win the Bendigo Cup: $6.50 with William Hill

Box Five –
Black Dog – 31.6kg – November 2013
Milldean Panther x Go Jessie's Girl
Prize money: $81,162
Trainer:
Career: 29: 14-6-4
Box: 3: 2-0-1
TD: 2: 2-0-0
TD Best: 23.79
Career Highlights: WON 2016 Group 2 Traralgon Cup, 3RD 2015 group 2 Dapto Puppy Classic

Odds to win the Bendigo Cup: $5.50 with Crownbet

Box Six – Mumma Josie
Brindle Bitch – 28.2kg – April 2014
Barcia Bale x Charming Louise
Prize money: $26,100
Trainer: Jeff Britton
Career: 25: 9-3-5
Box: 2: 1-0-0
TD: 1: 1-0-0
TD Best: 23.98
Career Highlights: WON The Meadows 29.91, Park 29.74

Odds to win the Bendigo Cup: $34 with William Hill

Box Seven – Unlawful Entry
Brindle and White Dog – 28.2kg – December 2013
Knocka Norris x She Ain't Late
Prize money: $243,553
Trainer:
Career: 42: 17-3-7
Box: 2: 2-0-0
TD: 3: 1-0-1
TD Best: 23.68
Career Highlights: WON 2015 Group 1 , 2015 Group 2 Great Chase, Sandown Park 28.95 TR, Warrnambool 24.72 TR, 2016 Listed Cup Night Sprint, 2ND 2016 Group 2 Ballarat Cup, 3RD 2016 Group 2 Warrnambool Cup, FINALIST 2016 Group 1 Temlee, 2016 Group 2 Cranbourne Cup, 2016 Listed Australian Sprint

Odds to win the Bendigo Cup: $4 with Sportsbet

Box Eight – Ultimate Magic
Black Dog – 30.5kg – April 2014
Magic Sprite x Daydream
Prize money: $33,715
Trainer: Anthony Azzopardi
Career: 19: 13-0-3
Box: 4: 3-0-1
TD: 2: 2-0-0
TD Best: 23.65
Career Highlights: WON Sandown Park 29.35, The Meadows 29.85

Odds to win the Bendigo Cup: $4.40 with Sportsbet

Tips: 2 – 8 – 7 – 5

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