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February 22, 2015 Comments Off

By Duncan Stearn February 19 Two Codes took out the 1996 Launceston Cup, defeating Standby Thunder by two lengths to pick up the $12,000 first prize over the 522 metres trip. Zoom Fox, the 1995 winner, could only finish sixth. ... Read More »

My Bro Fabio simply awesome in Group 1 Temlee victory

February 21, 2015 Comments Off

By Dimity Maher MY BRO FABIO has capped off a sensational month of racing, claiming the Group 1 Temlee at The Meadows in a stunning come-from-behind performance. Exiting from box eight, the son of Turanza Bale and Flamenco surprisingly got ... Read More »

Heidi Benz salutes in 2015 Vince Curry Memorial final

February 21, 2015 Comments Off

By Katherine Ernst HEIDI BENZ gave her little-known sire Westmead Osprey his first Group winner on Saturday night, taking out the Group 2 Vince Curry Memorial maiden over 520 metres at Ipswich. 

Her UK-bred father, a son of Westmead Hawk, ... Read More »

Wentworth Park greyhound tips & betting preview February 21 2015

February 21, 2015 Comments Off

By Bradley Bugeja WHILE most of the attention will be on The Meadows tonight, there will still be plenty of action in the harbour city with a solid 10 race card at Wentworth Park. Best Bet: Race 8: Opus Forte ... Read More »

The Meadows greyhound tips & betting preview February 21 2015

February 21, 2015 Comments Off

By Bradley Bugeja DESPITE a difficult week in the greyhound racing industry, there is something positive to focus on tonight with the running of three Group 1 races at The Meadows- the Zoom Top, the Rookie Rebel and the Temlee. ... Read More »

2015 Group 1 Zoom Top tips & betting preview

2015 Group 1 Zoom Top tips & betting preview
February 20, 2015 Comments Off

By Damien Oborne ON SATURDAY night eight of Australia’s best stayers will be chasing a winner’s cheque of $75,000 and Group 1 glory in the Zoom Top. The staying event is named in honour of one of the greatest greyhounds ... Read More »

2015 Group 1 Temlee tips & betting preview

2015 Group 1 Temlee tips & betting preview
February 20, 2015 Comments Off

By Dimity Maher THE Group 1 Temlee will be run and won at The Meadows on Saturday night and promises to be an exciting and enticing affair, despite the current furore that surrounds greyhound racing. Zipping Willow has been withdrawn, ... Read More »

Hallinan confirms Zipping Willow will not compete in 2015 Temlee

February 20, 2015 Comments Off

By Katherine Ernst ZIPPING WILLOW is back in the Richmond Vale kennels of her original trainer, Jason Mackay, after a tumultuous week in the lead-up to the Group 1 Temlee at The Meadows. 

After drawing box one in the invitation-only ... Read More »

Your say: public outrage continues as saga builds momentum

Your say: public outrage continues as saga builds momentum
February 20, 2015 Comments Off

By Dominic Ciconte Earlier in the week we took a small sample of the public outrage we captured across social media and in direct emails sent to AustralianRacingGreyhound.com. As the days passed, more trainers were suspended, more questions were asked ... Read More »

Greyhound tips & betting preview February 20 2015

February 20, 2015 Comments Off

By Bradley Bugeja AFTER a massive week in greyhound racing, there is some normality tonight with 10 races being run and won in Sydney at Wentworth Park. Lets see if we can find you all a couple of winners: Race ... Read More »