Amity Bale Breaks Sandown’s 42 Second Barrier

Last night at Sandown Amity Bale demolished a class field by 8.5 lengths in 41.99 in a heat of the 2 (715m).

Amity Bale ($1.40F) sat behind early leader ($8.50) for most of the race before making her move approaching the final turn and racing into favouritism for a fourth Group race title. Her chances improved further after drawing box 1 for the final.

The improving Drill ‘Em ($2.70F) won his sixth race in a row when he defeated Distance Champion ($4.40) by 5.75 lengths in 42.27.

The final of the $36,000 Group 2 Sir John Dillon Memorial will be run at Sandown Park on Thursday 15 October, supported by the fourth Solo Melbourne Cup Prelude Series.

Th box draw for the final of the Group 2 Sir John Dillon Memorial was performed trackside last night and has entrenched Amity Bale a long odds on a favourite to win the race after coming up with a perfect rails draw.

2009 $36,000 Group 2 Sir John Dillon Memorial (715m)

  • Amity Bale – – $1.70
  • Dr. Slipstream – – $17
  • – Chris O'Brien – $13
  • Princess Uno – Greg Mills – $51
  • Headley Bale – – $13
  • Jarvis Bale – Graeme Bate – $11
  • Shadow Boxer – Darren McDonald – $13
  • Drill ‘Em – David Knocker – $4.40
  • Jean Jeannie – – 1st Res
  • Just Bubba – Noel Boyd – 2nd Res
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