Roso picks his Hatrick Hounds under the Friday Night Lights
Mark Rosanowski • August 29th, 2025 10:36 AM • 4 min read
2 Big Time Kimetto
Was second for a long way when resuming over at Manawatu on Tuesday. 7 No Visual & 6 Maple Leaf ran past him but he should strip fitter & the shorter trip will suit at this stage of his campaign.
Selections: 2-7-6-5
8 My Mini Me
Had her chance when a short-priced favourite at Manawatu. May have been a touch flat after reeling off some super sectionals over 520m here last week. Won a maiden this course & distance in a decent time. Staying with. Quadrella anchor.
Selections: 8-2-6-7
5 Big Time Zip
Was surprisingly run down last Friday after leading. That was her fourth run back since a break so staying with her in a competitive field.
Selections: 5-8-2-3
2 Claws In Sparky
Has been in fine form on the horseshoe tracks. Good record here too so should push the local favourites.
Selections: 2-4-7-5
5 Big Time Messi
Hasn't raced since late January but has been trialling well for some time & looks primed for a strong resumption.
Selections: 5-6-4-8
2 Romantic Rebel
Can be rocks or diamonds & it was the former the last time he was on this track in June after a poor start. Can be better off the box & will need to be to hold out 7 More Magic & 5 Zestful. Strong heat.
Selections: 2-7-5-3
3 Boom Dynamite
Group one winner on this track should dominate this heat if he can see off the 4 & 6 angling across in the early rush.
Selections: 3-6-7-8
7 Stuck Throttle
Cracked the $100k barrier with his Manawatu win. Runner-up in a group one race the last time he was on this track.
Selections: 7-8-3-4
4 Grande Vue Ace
Has gone nine starts without a win & is on her farewell tour to wind down a great career but she returns to her favourite track & is the defending champion.
Selections: 4-6-5-7
5 Chief Dribble
Was beaten as a $1.30 favourite the last time he was here in December but he had excuses & he returns in sparkling form.
Selections: 5-4-6
2 Big Time Axel
Slow starts have cost him winning chances of late but has been powering home & still has the goods to handle this class of race. Might need the top four in the quaddie though.
Selections: 2-6-7-4
3 Fire Warning
Had to work harder than expected to post his fourth consecutive win on Tuesday. Was superb here last week. Anchor.
Selections: 3-5-8-2
Best: Big Time Messi
Next: Fire Warning
Value: Big Time Zip
