Australian Racing Greyhound News

What does Paul Toole as NSW Racing Minister mean for greyhounds?

January 30, 2017 Comments Off

By Katherine Ernst STATE Bathurst MP Paul Toole has been announced as the Racing Minister following a cabinet reshuffle which took place under new NSW’s Premier, Gladys Berejiklian. The news was met with dismay by many greyhound racing participants, with ... Read More »

Lightning Frank strikes in Group 1 National Derby heat

Lightning Frank strikes in Group 1 National Derby heat
January 29, 2017 Comments Off

By Katherine Ernst LIGHTNING Frank looks the greyhound to beat in next Saturday’s Group 1 National Derby (520m) after a sublime win in his heat of the feature at Wentworth Park on the weekend. The Victorian chaser started from box ... Read More »

Stellar win sees Up Hill Jill installed as Futurity favourite

Stellar win sees Up Hill Jill installed as Futurity favourite
January 29, 2017 Comments Off

By Katherine Ernst UP Hill Jill has been installed as the $2.10 favourite to win next weekend’s Group 1 National Futurity (520m) after a scintillating win in her heat of the feature at Wentworth Park on Saturday night. Trained in ... Read More »

Jason Mackay elated with Ando’s Mac’s Warragul Cup win

January 28, 2017 Comments Off

By Katherine Ernst ANDO’S Mac added yet another feature title to his rap sheet with a stunning triumph in Saturday night’s Group 2 Warragul Cup (460m). Stepping from box two, the fawn flash was quickly away, settling behind the airborne ... Read More »

2017 Group 2 Warragul Cup – free tips and betting preview

2017 Group 2 Warragul Cup – free tips and betting preview
January 27, 2017 Comments Off

By Katherine Ernst Race No. 8Endeavour Locksmiths Warragul Cup8:12 PM (VIC time) S/E Group 2 event over 460 metres at Warragul Of $67,000 Prizemoney. 1st: $47,000 2nd: $13,350 3rd: $6,650. No.NameGradeFormBestLastTrainer 1SLEEK MASTER (NSW)[2]5121125.67(6)J Thompson (Pearcedale) 2ANDO’S MAC (NSW)[3]11132NBTJ Mackay ... Read More »

Iwanyk eyes off back-to-back Perth Cups with veteran chaser

January 27, 2017 Comments Off

By Katherine Ernst AT close to five-and-a-half years of age, Thunder Rama would almost certainly be the oldest dog racing in the country. Amazingly, this Saturday night, the veteran greyhound will line up in a heat of the Group 1 ... Read More »

Big Flood emerges as country’s best pup with stunning Sprint win

January 26, 2017 Comments Off

By Katherine Ernst BIG Flood stamped himself as one of the hottest pups in the country with a blistering triumph in Wednesday night’s Listed Australian Sprint (515m) at Sandown Park. Beginning well from box one, the Jason Thompson-trained dog was ... Read More »

Will the Ferrari slip into top gear in the Group 2 Warragul Cup?

Will the Ferrari slip into top gear in the Group 2 Warragul Cup?
January 25, 2017 Comments Off

By Katherine Ernst ZABDON Ferrari stepped out of the shadow of his superstar kennel mate Thirty Talks with a brilliant win in a heat of the Group 2 Warragul Cup (460m) on Saturday night. Trained in Queensland by Tony Brett, ... Read More »

Up Hill Jill favoured to win National Futurity series

Up Hill Jill favoured to win National Futurity series
January 25, 2017 Comments Off

By Katherine Ernst VICTORIAN speedster Up Hill Jill is the favourite to win this year’s Group 1 National Futurity ahead of four cracking heats at Wentworth Park this Saturday night. The David Geall-trained bitch is the $4.50 top elect with ... Read More »

Falcon’s Fury ready to swoop in National Derby series

Falcon’s Fury ready to swoop in National Derby series
January 24, 2017 Comments Off

By Katherine Ernst FALCON’S Fury looms as the leading NSW chance at this year’s Group 1 National Derby (520m) following an impressive third in the Paws of Thunder at Wentworth Park on Saturday night. Trained at Cowra by Paul Braddon, ... Read More »