Friday-Funday, and Roso's picking winners at Palmy

Mark Rosanowski • August 15th, 2025 9:30 AM • 4 min read

The 3 dog could be prominent today at Palmerston North. Roso picks the dog wearing the TAB Rug in Races 5, 6 and 10. (Thanks to Rhian Farrell from Wanganui Greyhound Club)

Race 1

9 Big Time Iggy

Ran a bold second in a far stronger c2/3 race down the straight midweek. This isn't her best track but it's a big drop in class. 8 Super Saiyan showed his inexperience last Friday at Addington but his debut win on a similar track at Ascot suggests he's a winning chance despite jumping in class on a new track. 6 Goldstar Olivia has recorded two solid placings since her narrow win on this track in the same grade.

Selections: 9-8-6-3

Race 2

2 Thrilling Carlos

Solid second despite checking off heels at the first bend. Needs a slightly better beginning to salute. 3 Big Time Meghan finished a close fourth here before winning at Hatrick. Each way.

Selections: 2-3-6-4

Race 3

8 Wanderer Diego

Showed up early in a strong restricted age classic at Addington. Has trialled well enough since & this is far easier. 7 Hey It's Frank won her maiden here beating a dog that has since won five straight.

Selections: 8-7-6-2

Race 4

7 Charley Horse

Stomped home for a close fifth here ten days back. Is the only c4 racing c3s & the small field assists him.

Selections: 7-3-6-2

Race 5

3 Big Time Lauren

Was galloped on early & weakened out when resuming. Has the speed to lead & would be hard to haul in under those circumstances. Even field so need quadrella cover.

Selections: 3-8-7-2

Race 6

3 Grasscutter Moe

Has been heavily backed in two starts since his eye-catching third here & has been finding the line well.

Selections: 3-8-6-4

Race 7

5 Big Time Ashton

Slick win down the straight track on Tuesday. Has done some of his best work here. Likes to cut to the rail as does 6 Simon Templar. 7 Yuki could be helped by them & was an impressive winner in his only start on this track.

Selections: 5-7-6-1

Race 8

4 Tira Miss You

Recently downgraded & returns to her favourite track today. Open field.

Selections: 4-6-3-8

Race 9

6 True Ability

Loves this track & a wide draw. Chased home a hot dog here last start. 1 More Magic is a class act that is required in the quaddie.

Selections: 6-1-2-8

Race 10

3 Our Boy Romeo

Went close here two starts back behind a dog that won it's next start. At generous odds on opening.