Greyhound Racing Tips for Friday, October 17th 2025

We have expert betting tips for the greyhound cards this Friday at Wentworth Park and Q 1 Lakeside, including a massive Group 1 card at Wenty.

There is always great value at the Friday greyhound meetings, and we have our best bets across the two cards.

Wentworth Park racing tips

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Race 3. (19:35) Ladbrokes MDC Maiden Final (520m)

#2 – Texas Bandit @ $2.70

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Looking to remain unbeaten is Texas Bandit, who couldn’t have been more impressive on debut when winning by 4.5 lengths.

The one-year-old son of Feral Franky went straight to the front before kicking clear, and getting an inside trap only helps his chances.

We’re happy to back him in the maiden final.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 5. (20:20) Masters Meteor Final (520m)

#3 – Mepunga Smokey @ $3.80

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Mepunga Smokey got back to winning form with an excellent win at Wentworth Park last time out, and that form stacks up nicely.

The four-year-old caught Father Rick to win by 5.25 lengths, and as a 24-time winner, he’s good enough to handle this field.

Watch for him to settle midfield before coming with a withering burst.

Stake: 2.5 Units

Race 6. (20:38) Million Dollar Chase Consolation Final (520m)

#2 – Cumbria Jack @ $1.45

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It’s unlucky for connections of Cumbria Jack that he’s not in the final after getting no luck in the semifinals last week.

He did well just to finish second, and we have no doubt that he was the best greyhound running in the series. Therefore, we’re happy with the $1.45 odds for the consolation final.

He could put up a big space on this field, so include him to boost multis.

Stake: 7.5 Units

Race 9. (21:57) Kia Sydney City (720m)

#4 – Max Shiraz @ $7.00

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Punters get each-way odds for Max Shiraz, who only needs early luck from the middle trap to go close on Friday night.

The three-year-old son of Tommy Shelby has come up short in two runs at the track and distance, but he has confidence after winning two of his last three at Nowra.

We’re happy to include him in picks at value odds.

Stake: 1 Unit

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Q 1 Lakeside racing tips

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Race 3. (16:09) Gerrard’s Horse and Hound (390m)

#8 – Rapid on Fire

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Looking to win consecutive races is Rapid on Fire, who scored a masters event by 2.5 lengths last time out.

The three-year-old son of Barcia Bale is a nine-time winner overall, so that bodes well, and he could move around the outside to put them away.

Look for a betting push on race night.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 6. (17:04) Box 1 Photography (390m)

#4 – Spring Grim

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Spring Grim is only a two-time winner from 21 starts, but he runs his best races at the track and distance with four starts for a win and two placings.

The two-year-old son of Feral Franky scored a good win here two back before finishing second last time out, which is good form.

Punters should get each-way odds on race night.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 7. (17:29) The Lids Fly Hosted Pots (390m)

#1 – Aeration

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Looking to make the most of the inside trap is Aeration, who scored well two back, and he hasn’t been too far away since.

The one-year-old son of Sennachie owns two wins from four starts overall, and there’s nothing wrong with that form.

We’re happy to include him in our greyhound picks.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 9. (18:04) Ladbrokes Odds Surge (390m)

#8 – Colonel’s Ranger

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Boasting seven wins from 13 starts is Colonel’s Ranger, who comes off back-to-back wins in fine style.

She scored by 3.75 lengths as a $1.20 favourite last start, and a repeat of that is good enough to handle this level of opposition.

We expect her to figure in the finish from out wide.

Stake: 2 Units

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Daryl Curnow

After graduating from the University of Auckland (BA - English), Daryl was thrown into the world of sports and horse racing journalism.

Having worked as a racing journalist for two years, he decided to move into the online world of horse racing and sports writing. After years of honing his craft, Daryl became a professional punter in 2009 - with a focus on horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, Rugby, NFL, and US college sports.

Daryl's tips have been featured on various websites around the world before joining the GoBet team. When he's not working, Daryl tries to avoid making bogeys on the golf course.