Mantra Lad Ignites Cannington And Perth Cup Final Market

This week‟s final of the Group 1 Sky Channel Perth Cup is set up for a classic finish after 8 exciting heats last Saturday night at , that were dominated by Mantra Lad's sensational win running the second quickest time around Cannington in history.

The opening heat was won by veteran Victorian chaser Trew Millions (Brett Lee-Chloe Jones) who came from fifth early to race clear of Son Of Penske in 30.51 for trainer .

Womann came across last year with Trew Millions, however the talented chaser had little luck in finishing third in his heat.

The second heat was exciting with Mantra Lad (-Al Fresco) running the second quickest time ever recorded at Cannington clocking 29.95 with his 5 length win for trainer Graeme Jose.

It wasn't just the time that was awesome, the quality of greyhounds he defeated included champion Queensland bitch Queen Lauren, and the two Victorians Turanza Bale and .

Mantra Lad has now won the National Distance final and the Shootout as well as over $168,000 in stakes.

WA star Miss Slick will give WA something to cheer about this week when she contests the Perth Cup after a brilliant come from behind victory over Victorian Jarvis Bale for trainer .

Miss Slick (Bombastic Shiraz-Little Lamplight) has won over $214,000 in WA races with Saturday nights win her 24th over all.

Her winning time was 30.44 after running down Abner Bale coming up to the home corner and drawing away.

The fourth heat of the Cup saw an upset victory to the Barry McPherson trained Talei Bond (Bond-Ronray Lass) who led throughout to defeat the pre race favourite for the Perth Cup series Velocette.

Graeme Bate brought the reigning Australian Cup winner to Perth, however he couldn't run down the leader with ½ length separating on the line in a winning time of 30.56.

Mandurah trainer John Iwanyk recorded a brilliant win with former NSW chaser Heart Of Buderus (Elite State-Taunting) who led throughout from box 1 to score by 5 lengths in 30.44.

The talented chaser was having just his 4th run in WA where he has now won at his past two after finishing runner up first up in the state for Iwanyk and owner Jeff Schrull who combined last year with Back Tonight who finished second in the final behind Size Can Matter.

Heat 6 went the way of the trained Russle Up (Solve The Puzzle-Summer Bliss) who led from box 7 and ran his rivals off their legs clocking a personal best 30.22 in defeating Top End and the well sported Rumble Supreme.

Britton, WA‟s leading trainer has previously won the cup with Wynlee Supreme in 1992 and Bliss Bale in 1999.

David Hobby prepared (-Foolish Girl) to win the 7th heat after she led from box 1 and clocked 30.22 a personal best.

The WA bred chaser has good early speed unfortunately she came up with box six, but with some luck in running she could give Hobby his first success in the Sky Channel Perth Cup.

Drink Driver (Collide-Camden Shiraz) led throughout in the final heat for visiting South Australian trainer Rob Harnas winning by 4 lengths from Conrad Black in 30.32.

2009 Group 1 Sky Channel Perth Cup Field

Russle Up

  • Breeding : Solve The Puzzle ~ Summer Bliss
  • Whelped : December 2006
  • Sex : Dog
  • Colour : Black
  • Owner/s :
  • Trainer : Linda Britton
  • Race Record : 15 Starts – 8 wins – 4 seconds – 1 thirds
  • Prizemoney : $19,895
  • Cannington 530m Record : 5 Starts – 4 wins – 1 seconds – 0 thirds
  • Best Time : 30.22
  • Pre Post Odds : $7

Comment : Lightly raced local with very good form looked impressive last week leading all the way from an outside draw. Beat some handy types in a personal best of 30.22 and appears a dog with a solid future has won four on the track in succession. Each way chance from box one in good hands.

Miss Slick

  • Breeding : Bombastic Shiraz ~ Little Lamplight
  • Whelped : January 2006
  • Sex : Bitch
  • Colour : Black
  • Owner/s :
  • Trainer : Max Julien
  • Race Record : 60 Starts – 24 wins – 21 seconds – 2 thirds
  • Prizemoney : $214,220
  • Cannington 530m Record : 53 Starts – 24 wins – 19 seconds – 2 thirdss
  • Best Time : 30.02
  • Pre Post Odds : $3

Comment : Local sprint star and 2008 WA Greyhound of the Year finalist some think unlucky not to be wearing the crown. Fantastic record at Cannington with 24 wins came from behind last week to record another polished performance. Needed an inside draw and has got it enhancing her chances the main local hope is certainly a big show.

Trew Millions

  • Breeding : Brett Lee ~ Chloe Jones
  • Whelped : August 2005
  • Sex : Dog
  • Colour : Black
  • Owner/s :
  • Trainer : Tina Womann
  • Race Record : 67 Starts – 25 wins – 15 seconds – 7 thirds
  • Prizemoney : $165,205
  • Cannington 530m Record : 3 Starts – 1 wins – 0 seconds – 1 thirds
  • Best Time : 30.51
  • Pre Post Odds : $9

Comment : Victorian sprint star and a dog that has made a lot of finals without winning. Raced well last week and is capable of an upset it things went his way. Drawn okay just needs to begin as well as he can to be a chance. Always thereabouts place looks best.

Talei Bale

  • Breeding : Bond ~ Ronray Lass
  • Whelped : August 2005
  • Sex : Bitch
  • Colour : Red Brindle
  • Owner/s : L.C McDonald, P. Hawks, I. Johnson
  • Trainer : Barry McPherson
  • Race Record : 52 Starts – 14 wins – 9 seconds – 7 thirds
  • Prizemoney : $42,165
  • Cannington 530m Record : 40 Starts – 10 wins – 9 seconds – 5 thirds
  • Best Time : 30.56
  • Pre Post Odds : $51

Comment : Honest local sprinter with a heap of experience at Cannington. 40 starts for 10 wins just kept going last week when she upset the pre-post favourite Velocette. Time needs to be smarter if she is to trouble this lot from box four. Place chance with luck.

Mantra Lad

  • Breeding : Pure Octane ~ Al Fresco
  • Whelped : July 2006
  • Sex : Dog
  • Colour : Red Fawn
  • Owner/s : Martin & Fiona Hallinan
  • Trainer : Graeme Jose
  • Race Record : 30 Starts – 13 wins – 6 seconds – 2 thirds
  • Prizemoney : $168,485
  • Cannington 530m Record : 2 Starts – 2 wins – 0 seconds – 0 thirds
  • Best Time : 29.95
  • Pre Post Odds : $2

Comment : Very versatile sprinter and stayer from Victoria he has scored group wins over both distances. Has never raced better than in his two wins in the West. Overcame box four twice for two outstanding wins last weeks a best of the night lightening fast 29.95. Will start a short priced quote and disserves the mantle is certainly the one to beat if he begins clean and has a little bit of luck will be hard to hold out.

Joanne Monelli

  • Breeding : Premier Fantasy ~ Foolish Girl
  • Whelped : December 2006
  • Sex : Bitch
  • Colour : Black
  • Owner/s : Mike Quinsee
  • Trainer : Dave Hobby
  • Race Record : 32 Starts – 11 wins – 7 seconds – 6 thirds
  • Prizemoney : $53,340
  • Cannington 530m Record : 26 Starts – 8 wins – 6 seconds – 4 thirds
  • Best Time : 30.22
  • Pre Post Odds : $21

Comment : Smart local sprinter with eight Cannington wins to her credit, held on well to cause a minor boilover in her heat when she downed several more fancied interstate visitors. Will need a few things to go her way from box six and will start nice odds to win the final. Might just be out of her class but did a good job in the heat to record a personal best 30.22. Place chance best.

Drink Driver

  • Breeding : Token Prince ~ Eriskay
  • Whelped : January 2006
  • Sex : Dog
  • Colour : Black
  • Owner/s : Robert Sims
  • Trainer : Rob Harnas
  • Race Record : 38 Starts – 16 wins – 5 seconds – 4 thirds
  • Prizemoney : $37,555
  • Cannington 530m Record : 1 Starts – 1 wins – 0 seconds – 0 thirds
  • Best Time : 30.32
  • Pre Post Odds : $8

Comment : South Australian campaigner who did a good job in the heat to win in 30.32. Showed he has some ability and will be better for another run on the track. Won't want to get into any trouble early as it certainly will harm his chances from this outside draw honest type will be nice odds.

Heart Of Buderus

  • Breeding : Elite State ~ Taunting
  • Whelped : February 2007
  • Sex : Dog
  • Colour : Black & White
  • Owner/s : Jeff Schrull
  • Trainer : John Iwanyk
  • Race Record : 17 Starts – 5 wins – 4 seconds – 3 thirds
  • Prizemoney : $16,175
  • Cannington 530m Record : 3 Starts – 1 wins – 1 seconds – 0 thirds
  • Best Time : 30.44
  • Pre Post Odds : $34

Comment : Has raced well since coming to the West and joining the powerful Iwanyk kennel. Handy type in his home state of New South Wales and perhaps needs to improve on his best winning time of 30.44. With a bit luck in running could finish in the placings.

Turanza Bale

  • Breeding : Primo Uno ~ Daishi Bale
  • Whelped : July 2006
  • Sex : Dog
  • Colour : Black
  • Owner/s : Paul Wheeler
  • Trainer : Graeme Bate
  • Race Record : 39 Starts – 7 wins – 12 seconds – 5 thirds
  • Prizemoney : $58,945
  • Cannington 530m Record : 1 Starts – 0 wins – 1 seconds – 0 thirds
  • Best Time : 30.27
  • Pre Post Odds : $33

Comment : Victorian sprinter that finished second last week to Mantra Lad would have some claims if he gains a start.

Carlson Bale

  • Breeding : Primo Uno ~ Daishi Bale
  • Whelped : July 2006
  • Sex : Dog
  • Colour : Black
  • Owner/s : Paul Wheeler
  • Trainer : Linda Britton
  • Race Record : 23 Starts – 9 wins – 4 seconds – 2 thirds
  • Prizemoney : $21,195
  • Cannington 530m Record : 7 Starts – 3 wins – 2 seconds – 0 thirds
  • Best Time : 30.33
  • Pre Post Odds : $50

Comment : Talented local that finished second last week behind Joanne Monelli a tall ask in this company will be long odds if he gains a start.

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