Boom Buddy’s Bendigo Cup ‘Paua’

While new track record-holder Typhoon Sammy stole the show in the Group 2 Chasers Function Centre Bendigo Cup heats (425m), the barnstorming last-to-first victory of rising star Paua Of Buddy lost little in comparison. Like Typhoon Sammy, Paua Of Buddy is a son of 2017 Melbourne Cup winner Aston Dee Bee, and he comes into Saturday night’s $50,000 to-the-winner final as one of the main fancies. Paua Of Buddy is trained by Steve White, who’s enjoyed great success with the ‘Paua’ line over the last two decades, most notably with…

Daily Mail: Prince set to reign at Horsham

Braemar Prince (16 from 35) is in career-best form presently and The Watchdog is selecting him to extend his winning streak to five races in a Grade 5 485m heat at Horsham tonight. Big Gordy, Stiff Wind (2 from 4 Box 4) and Vardan Bale are considered the main dangers to Braemar Prince. She Can Excite (2 from 4 Box 1) v It’s A Brew v Dark Compass v Killashandra v Spring Cobra should be a tough contest along with Ten Dollar Slaps v G1 finalist Nihari Bale v Crackerjack…

Additional time slot added for Traralgon track walk

The first session of Traralgon’s Participant Day – on Monday 18 October – is booked out so the Club will now run a second session at 12pm. The countdown is on until the first race on the new Traralgon track but before the greyhounds try it out, it’s only fair that trainers do so first. Due to COVID-19 restrictions numbers are limited and bookings are essential. Traralgon is a construction site and, under the State Government mandate, everyone will need to be vaccinated before entering the site and are required…

Daily Mail: Raven to stay fantastic at Sandown Park

Fantastic Raven (6 of last 10) has been a revelation in Victoria and The Watchdog has selected her to notch three straight wins in today’s Mixed 4/5 515m race at Sandown Park. G1 Perth Cup finalist Rapido Lass (10 from 23 – 2 from 3 Box 1), last start winner Big Wings and G3 placegetter Fractured (29.25sec PB) are considered the main threats to Fantastic Raven. The Mixed 4/5 595m race is highlighted by Nikephoros (2 from 4 Box 1), G3 finalist Just Wins Boss and Busy Time (3 of…

Record Typhoon hits Bendigo Cup heats

A new star was born in Saturday night’s Group 2 Chasers Function Centre Bendigo Cup heats (425m) when Typhoon Sammy, trained by four-time Bendigo Cup winner Jason Thompson, smashed former superstar Shima Shine’s track record. Shima Shina had claimed the record in last year’s Cup heats, when clocking 23.353sec, but Typhoon Sammy eclipsed that benchmark in sensational style, continuing his unbeaten record since arriving in Victoria. A son of Aston Dee Bee, the 2017 Melbourne Cup winner and a Bendigo Cup placegetter, Typhoon Sammy started his career with John and…

Do It gets it done in Adelaide Cup

Classy Victorian sprinter Do It has always had Group 1 potential and he delivered on the big stage on Friday night when careering away from litter brother and kennelmate Mr. Fix It to win the TAB Adelaide Cup final (530m) at the new-look Angle Park. A son of 2015 Adelaide Cup hero Fernando Bale and Alpha Demeter bred in Queensand by Chris Georgiou, Do It handed Jeff Britton his second Adelaide Cup trophy, with the prolific Anakie trainer having won the race in 2011 with Mepunga Nicky. Britton and partner…

Emotions run high as Danny Frawley Centre receives $12.5K windfall

The Danny Frawley Centre for Health and Wellbeing was presented with a $12,250 donation today courtesy of GRV’s annual Chase for Charity fundraiser. GRV’s General Manager Marketing & Strategic Communication, Louise Martin was a guest on 1116 SEN’s Off The Bench radio show this morning to present the money to the late Danny Frawley’s daughter, Chelsea. Danny was a cherished friend of greyhound racing, with his greyhound namesake Spud Regis (pictured above with Danny) taking out two Group 1 events – the Australian Cup and the Adelaide Cup before retiring…

Daily Mail: Eight ‘tonka’ tough Bendigo Cup heats

A terrific line-up of greyhounds will be vying for a place in next Saturday night’s $50,000 to-the-winner G2 Bendigo Cup final (425m) in eight win-and-you’re-in heats this evening. The sixth heat is arguably the most competitive with dual G1 champion Tiggerlong Tonk (42 from 89 – 9 from 15 Box 8) facing Typhoon Sammy (won last 4 – 23.43sec PB), G1 finalist Handsome Rhino (9 from 20) and veteran Rilynn Bale (34 from 72 – 4 from 7 Trk/Dst). Recent Geelong Derby winner Nikoli Bale v dual G2 finalist Mr.…

Mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations and what it means for Victorian greyhound racing

Anyone participating in greyhound racing in Victoria and working outside their home needs to comply with the Victorian Government’s mandatory vaccine requirements announced this week. To book a COVID-19 vaccination and view other information about the Government’s program, please click HERE Key dates you should know 15 October: received at least your first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, or have a booking to receive your first dose by 22 October 2021. 22 October – must have received your first dose. 26 November – must have had your full vaccination. *These…