• Miata’s Place In Time, By The Record Books

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    Now the dust has almost settled on Miata’s incredible career following her narrow but gallant defeat in the Sandown Cup, the question has to be asked about her overall place in the pantheon of champions. Forget the hyperbole of the present where there are those who suggest Miata to be the best greyhound to have ever raced. She’s not. Incredibly...

  • Sultana’s Tarks Royale Set For Ranvet Gold Cup Glory

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    Londonderry chaser Tarks Royale will be aiming to claim his first victory in Group Company this Monday when he lines up in the $25,000 Ranvet Gold Cup. The Group Three feature is one of the main highlights of the racing calendar at the Bulli track with some serious canines competing in the lucrative feature. Trained by 29 year old Kristy...

  • Bate’s Master Stroke Spoils Miata’s Fairytale

    Bate’s Master Stroke Spoils Miata’s Fairytale

    On Thursday night the Greyhound Racing world farewelled Miata; a true icon who gave our great sport more than just another champion but a legend, whose legacy will live on forever. As a large crowd assembled at Sandown Park to witness ‘Goldies’ final race start, one trainer and his dog had a fairytale story of their own in mind; to...

  • Funding Boost For Darwin Greyhound Racing

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    Minister for Sport and Recreation Matt Conlan said an additional $230,000 for the Darwin Greyhounds Association in the 2013 Budget would provide a much-needed boost for the sport. Mr Conlan said the industry had recently gone through difficult financial times and the extra funding would help it get back on its feet. “The additional $230,000 in 2013 will allow the...

  • Greyhound Tips For Friday 24th May 2013

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    Wentworth Park Greyhounds, Race 5 Box 8, Shanghai Rose, 8.40pm Tough race with plenty of ability but the main chance is Shanghai Rose. Box 8 will certainly suit this girl – her last start was fantastic when winning at Gosford. She can certainly fly when right, and has a huge motor when she gets going. There’s not a great deal...

  • Victoria Has The Upper Hand For WA Derby Final

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    High profile Victorian sprinters Crump and Boris Fields look the most likely to claim the Group 2 W.A Derby, courtesy of strong heat wins followed by favorable draws. Boris Fields was arguably the most impressive of the six heat winners, after overcoming box seven in a Best of Night time of 30.30. Having his first look at the 530-metre Cannington...

  • Irma Bale Creates Her Own Peice Of History

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    A fairytale ending it wasn’t to be for the great Miata, but the 2013 Sandown Cup final still provided a rare piece of racing history. Although I don’t have the complete figures of starters for all the Sandown Cup’s ever run, I can say from what I do know that Irma Bale’s second successive success in the race means she...

  • Irma Bale Shines In Miata’s Swansong

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    A huge crowd flocked to Sandown last night to witness a moment in Greyhound Racing history with the running of the $125,000 to the winner RSN Sandown Cup. One of the most publicised races in recent memory, the group one event oozed class with some of the nation’s most spectacular stayers lining up for their crack at the prize. In...

  • Greyhound Betting Tips For Thursday 23rd May 2013

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    Albion Park Greyhounds, Race 9 Box 3 Ben’s House, 9.28pm This guy was last weeks selection. I have no doubt at all he should of won last week had he not have been knocked over. Tonight’s race is a harder task but he is racing far to well. Plain and simple this bloke just wins. I’m supremely confident. Angle Park...

  • South Australia’s Leading Trainer To Face Stewards Inquiry Over Behaviour

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    Following complaints lodged to Greyhound Racing SA (GRSA), Stewards are opening an inquiry into Mr. Shaun Matcott’s alleged behaviour towards Kennel attendants at Angle Park meetings. It is alleged that he used improper, insulting or offensive language towards these officials. Therefore as a registered person he is required to be present at this inquiry which will take place at the...