Author: Editor BOAY

Regally bred Aston Flame, one of the headline acts in Sunday afternoon’s Bendigo Roses heats (425m), might be on the timid side away from the racetrack but proud trainer Ian Garland says she’s certainly no shrinking violet in the heat of the action. Aston Flame is bred in the purple, being a daughter of Aston Miley, a litter sister to Melbourne Cup winner and exciting young stud dog Aston Dee Bee, and her litter to US sire KC And All also includes potential superstar Aston Rupee and Aston Fastnet. So…

Sometimes you just have to give yourself a birthday present. Such was the case at Geelong on 8 June, when Och Eye Mum (Fernando Bale – Rockin’ Josie) saw her fourth birthday coming and gave herself a win: her first, from 57 starts. Proud St. Albans owner/trainer Andy Morrison explained his joy succinctly: “If I could have done a summersault I would have!” Speaking with Gareth Hall on RSN, Andy also personified the spirit of persistence, the importance of the greyhound community and the way greyhounds become mates. Andy’s been…

Pink Diamond graduate Mepunga Ruby may have only had nine starts (five wins), but she is the greyhound to beat in tonight’s main event, the $15,250 Winter Cup Final (660m) at Bendigo. However, she’ll need to overcome some well-credentialled opposition including SA star Shadow Mist (27 wins). Read more Another big name racing at Bendigo tonight is Blackpool Flash (23 from 42), who made it four straight wins in last Sunday’s Puppy Championship Final at Healesville. Speaking of the Yarra Valley straight – a great battle will take place there…

Industry update Greyhound Racing Victoria’s (GRV) inaugural Pink Diamond series for Victorian-bred dogs of all ages and abilities was a great finish to an exceptional year for the sport. The series, held across five provincial tracks from 4-18 June, boasted prize money and breeder bonuses of around $800,00 – $600,000 on finals night -making it the richest provincial race in Victoria, if not the world. Two hundred and twenty Victorian breeders, and many more trainers and owners, took part. Strong praise and endorsements from leading trainers and fans helped generate…

Highly promising sprinter King Of Glory (6 from 10) heads to Horsham today in his quest for four straight wins in today’s ‘Must Watch’ race. Trained by David Geall, the son of former WA superstar female Pepper Fire (2 x G3 wins) faces some worthy challengers (see below). Later at Horsham, punters can expect unsung hero Man Absconded (21 from 56) to take a power of beating. Meanwhile, 400m track record holder Paua Of Oscar is the headline act at Warragul tonight, along with recent Horizon finalist Omega Dodge (4…

Two of the sport’s heavyweights – Yozo Bale v Qwara Bale – are drawn side by side in what looms as a fascinating contest at The Meadows tonight. The dynamic duo have won four group races between them, and filled the quinella in last month’s Warrnambool Cup.    WATCH Also at The Meadows, we see an exciting clash featuring Mepunga Reject and Hill Top Jack – who ran one-two in last weekend’s rich Cranbourne Winter Cup – up against G1 winner Playlist. The gifted Special Talent will be out to stretch…