Author: Editor BOAY

By her own admission, Steph Tyler was a “blubbering mess” the day she handed proudly homebred TAB Phoenix contender True Collinda over to champion trainer Jason Thompson. Young mother Steph, husband Sam and children Henry, 3 ½, and Davey, 10 months, could well be shedding tears of a different kind at The Meadows on Saturday night if True Collinda can win the inaugural Phoenix and its life-altering $750,000 winner’s purse. “The day I dropped True Collinda, along with Collinda Patty and Collinda Beast, at Jason’s place I was just sobbing,”…

Highly respected Pearcedale trainer Kelvyn Greenough tired of the working ‘9 to 5’ syndrome with Australia Post (formerly PMG) in the mid-1980s. Life is a gamble and Greenough, a hobby greyhound trainer at the time, plunged head-first into professional ranks. It’s said, “the greatest risk to take is to take no risk at all”, and Greenough’s decision has delivered in spades. Yes, the ‘work hours’ are longer these days. But ‘what a way to make a living’! Greenough and his wife, Jacqueline, have been associated with myriad stars of the…

Garry Selkrig’s sensational recent run continued on Sunday night when versatile star Invictus Rising completed an impressive build-up to this weekend’s Group 1 Sale Cup heats in the Rotti Security Sale Distance Championship (650m). In completing a Sale 650m hat-trick in the $10,000 to-the-winner Sale Cup lead-up, Invictus Rising incredibly gave Devon Meadows-based Selkrig eight winners from his last nine starters. After a near-record 36.72sec heat victory, Jarick Bale (Box 1), trained by Mark Delbridge, was a dominant $1.60 favourite in the Distance decider, with Invictus Rising (Box 6), which…

The consistent Invictus Ethan faces fellow up-and-comers Dundee Hornet and Sir Harley in a 460m Grade 5 final at Warragul this evening. Overshadowed – a classy winner at Sandown Park – and the well-performed Society Icon highlight their respective races. G3 Northern Districts Cup runner-up My Name’s Stacey headlines a 410m Grade 5 final at Horsham late this afternoon. Dale Code’s Predicted Market FirmerSIR HARLEYTAB fixed odds at 9am: $2.40 Win Warragul Race 6 Box 7 8:25pm Form https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666540471/race/6 Today’s Racing Healesville: 11:07am startForm     Tips     Key stats Geelong: 3:06pm startForm    …

G2 Ballarat Cup finalist and Horsham 410m track record holder Oriental Amber stands out in a 385m Free For All at Shepparton tonight. Robbie Rotten was valiant behind prolific winner Hazey Roy at Ballarat last Wednesday night and he is tipped to win. The in-form Shanlyn Cripps and the consistent Studley are expected to challenge Robbie Rotten in their Mixed 4/5 450m encounter. Dale Code’s Predicted Market FirmerQUICK LOMARTAB fixed odds at 9am: $2.40 Win Shepparton Race 3 Box 8 7:31pm Form https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666540466/race/3 Today’s Racing Warrnambool: 11:47am startForm     Tips     Key…

The all-important box draw for the inaugural $1.145m TAB The Phoenix (525m) was conducted live from the Metropolis Functions & Events Centre in Southbank this afternoon during GRV’s ‘Thrill of the Chase’ program on 7two. A historic interactive box draw for the world’s only greyhound slot race – to be held at The Meadows on Saturday night – provided connections with the opportunity to strategically select their preferred boxes. And – like the Phoenix in Greek mythology – it breathed ‘new life’ into the innovative race. A couple of pre-box…

Dual Group placed Jarick Bale is expected to outstay his rivals in tonight’s $10,000 to-the-winner Sale Distance Championship final, while two-time G1 winner Gypsy Wyong is also appearing on the card. The clash between Chic and Impulse Buy, plus the unbeaten Devine Empress and promising High Jewel, highlight the six heats of the G2 Laurels Classic at Sandown Park this afternoon. G2 Healesville Cup placegetter Hill Top Jonah faces track specialist Hello George and G2 finalist Daniel Avocado in the $5,000 to-the-winner Christmas Trophy final at Healesville. Today’s Racing Healesville:…

G3 Provincial Plate winner Hennessey is aiming to extend his seven-race win streak against quality performers Ultimate Avenger and Angus Rhode in tonight’s $7,000 to-the-winner Goldfields Cup final at Ballarat. G3 Northern Districts Cup winner Aston Flame is also eyeing an eighth straight victory, while G3 Great Chase runner-up Hamillson is also in action at Ballarat. At The Meadows this evening, dual G1 champion Qwara Bale and G1 Melbourne Cup runner-up Lala Kiwi clash, while two-time Group winner Barooga Smoke runs at the meeting as well. Today’s Racing Shepparton: 9:26am…