Monmore Greyhound Tips for Saturday

The latest greyhound betting tips for Saturday's star-studded card at Monmore, featuring first-round heats of the Gold Cup and Summer Stayers Classic.

Both competitions are worth £10,000 to the winner and respectively feature the top performers over four and six bends.

Saturday's Monmore Greyhound Betting Tips and Odds

18:48 Monmore - Lively Lauren @ SP
19:39 Monmore - Churchfield Syd @ SP
21:23 Monmore - Antigua Eagle @ SP

18:48 Monmore - Lively Lauren @ SP

Matt Dartnall's classy lady has dined at the top table over a variety of distances, but the 630m trip at Monmore is tailor-made for her.

She possesses a potent blend of speed and stamina, a slick exit will be needed to get across from trap four in her Summer Stayers Classic heat but she has that in her locker.

Arriving with confidence sky-high after a smart win over 650m at Oxford last week, she can score again off the front with another fast start.

Last weekend she bagged her first victory since returning from seasonal rest and is now at the peak of her powers, she is also a big player for outright honours.

19:39 Monmore - Churchfield Syd @ SP

Saturday night will mark the return of Greyhound Derby finalist Churchfield Syd, as the Richard Rees-trained star makes his first appearance since his exploits at Towcester in June.

As one of just six wide seeds entered in the 36-dog competition, the Hove raider rightly heads the outright market as one of the fastest lining up and almost certain to be handed a favourable draw in six for each round.

That is the case in the opening round of qualifiers, he goes in the stripes for heat three and, although the opposition are useful, he is banker material.

Another Derby finalist Whyaye Man opposes, but could be set for a rough ride with Wrighty on his inside - only further enhancing the claims of the jolly in six.

21:23 Monmore - Antigua Eagle @ SP

Formerly known as Omuircheartaigh, Antigua Eagle is no stranger to success at Monmore and will have a big say in this year's Gold Cup.

A finalist in the PGR Puppy Derby over course and distance back in March when trained by Tom Heilbron, he is now under the care of top trainer Kevin Hutton - who has him flying.

Lining up after a brilliant win over 480m at Newcastle and a slick 28.02sec trial at Monmore last week, he is perfectly drawn in trap five and early fireworks are expected.

Explosive from the boxes and blessed with fine early dash, Antigua Eagle can take flight and will be a backable price given the quality opposition he faces.

The likes of Barntick Bear and Romeo Crossfire are capable, but neither pack the early punch of the selection and he is a strong pick to make all.

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