Archive for December, 2011

Soho Max has National Derby date

Soho Max has National Derby date

The ever improving Soho Max has earned a shot at the Group 1 National Derby at The Gardens after an impressive display at Albion Park on Thursday. The Glenda Dart-trained youngster stopped the clock in the best of the night…

Track records falling – breeders be proud

Track records falling – breeders be proud

It seems like the changing or the guard – or at least there are a lot of greyhound breeders who should be giving themselves a pat on the back. Track records seems to be falling everywhere at the moment. On…

2011 Laurels Classic – box draw and preview

2011 Laurels Classic – box draw and preview

The Graeme Bate-trained Irma Bale is likely favourite for the Group 2 $72,500 Macro Meats Laurels Classic (515m) on Thursday night after running the quickest heat time in 29.44 sec. Irma Bale, a member of the all-conquering Bartrim Bale-Amelia Bale…

2011 Sale Cup – preview, comment, ratings and tips

2011 Sale Cup – preview, comment, ratings and tips

NSW trainer Jason Mackay has a strong hand in the Group 1 $75,000 first prize Sale Cup Final (650m) on Monday with two qualifiers Kinga Zac and Zipping Lad. The half-brothers have drawn next to each other in boxes seven…

Tough As on the Ball but Metz out

Tough As on the Ball but Metz out

Master trainer Ron Ball reports his star galloper Metz Magic will miss at least a fortnight of racing. The National Sprint Champion tore a pad off his off hind leg as big as a 20 cent coin. Ball noticed the…