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Group 3 Warragul St Leger (460m)
WARRAGUL, 8 AUGUST
1st CATCH THE THIEF
Breeding: Male May ’18 Aussie Infrared x Dundee Ally Breeder: Desmond Dooley, Harcourt North VIC Owner: Ghost syndicate (Louie Cardillo), Sale VIC Trainer: Matthew Clark, Briagolong VIC First prize: $25,000 Odds: $3.40 Time: 25.50sec (Best) Margin: 1.63L 2nd: Weblec Jet 3rd: Zipping Sullivan How the race was won: ‘Next big thing” Catch The Thief (Box 2) ‘stole the show’ with sustained speed defeating the fast-finishing Weblec Jet ($7.80) by 1.63L, with Zipping Sullivan ($7.00) a further 0.93L away third in 25.50sec (Best). Zambora Smokey ($2.30F) finished fifth, 6.56L from the winner. Catch The Thief notched his second age-restricted feature, having won the G2 WA Derby. It was also his 15th win from 25 starts and his ninth win from his past 12 starts.
Victorian Sprint Championship (515m)
SANDOWN PARK, 13 AUGUST
1st WEBLEC ACE
Breeding: Male Sep ’17 Kinloch Brae x Weblec Rose Breeder: Jane McNicholl, Williamstown SA Owner: Weber Loechel syndicate (Jeffrey Weber), Bowhill SA Trainer: Jeffrey Britton, Anakie VIC First prize: $12,000 Odds: $4.90 Time: 29.61sec Margin: 1.59L 2nd: Simon Told Helen 3rd: Yindi Girl Turbo How the race was won: Weblec Ace (Box 3) staged a herculean performance to mow down Australia’s No. 1 sprinter Simon Told Helen ($2.60F). He spotted the fourtime Group 1 winner around 5L down the back straight before claiming him 50m from home in 29.61sec. Yindi Girl Turbo ($27.70) finished third, 2.39L from the winner. Weblec Ace notched his 15th win from 36 starts. It was also the G2 McKenna Memorial finalist’s fifth win from 13 starts over 515m at Sandown.
Victorian Distance Championship (715m)
SANDOWN PARK, 6 AUGUST
1st HERE’S TEARS
Breeding: Male Sep ’17 Fernando Bale x Tears Siam Breeder: Michael Ivers, Somersby NSW Owner: Millmi syndicate (Camilla Limon), Wongarbon NSW Trainer: Robert Britton, Lara VIC First prize: $12,000 Odds: $10.50 Time: 42.45sec Margin: 3.99L 2nd: Sunset Bourbski 3rd: Tornado Tears How the race was won: Here’s Tears (Box 6) adopted an uncustomary racing pattern by assuming the role of ‘pilot’ and leading his rivals a merry dance. He strolled to an effortless 3.99L win over Sunset Bourbski ($3.80), with Tornado Tears ($7.60) a further 0.72L away third in 42.45sec. Sandown’s 715m track record holder registered his 15th win from 42 starts. It was also his fourth win from nine outings over Sandown’s staying journey.
Group 3 RAM Security Cranbourne Classic (520m)
CRANBOURNE, 21 AUGUST
1st TAKEN
Breeding: Male April ’18 Fernando Bale x Smitten Breeder/Owner: Nicholas Darragh, Northcote VIC Trainer: Jason Thompson, Pearcedale VIC First prize: $25,000 Odds: $11.50 Time: 30.11sec (Best) Margin: 2.36L 2nd: Arizona Eyes 3rd: Manila Knight How the race was won: Taken (Box 8) tracked wide and was third behind kennelmate Fire Legend and Catch The Thief down the back straight. But the race changed complexion when Fire Legend and Catch The Thief ‘brushed’ approaching the circle. Subsequently, Taken swept to the lead and held off Arizona Eyes ($26.70) by 2.36L, with Manila Knight ($10.70) a further 1.2L away third in 30.11sec (Best). Catch The Thief ($2.00F) finished an unlucky seventh, only 5.8L from the winner. Taken, who finished fourth to Catch The Thief in the G3 Warragul St Leger, notched his 14th from 39 starts.
GREAT CHASE 2020 - HEATS
PRIZE MONEY - 1ST $1,650 - 2ND $475 - 3RD $235
Track
Bendigo Sandown (SAP) Sale Shepparton Horsham Warragul Meadows (MEP) Ballarat Cranbourne Warrnambool Geelong
Date
Friday 2nd October 2020 (T) Sunday 4th October 2020 (T) Sunday 4th October 2020 (T) Monday 5th October 2020 (N) Tuesday 6th October 2020 (T) Tuesday 6th October 2020 (N) Wednesday 7th October 2020 (D) Wednesday 7th October 2020 (N) Wednesday 7th October 2020 (N) Thursday 8th October 2020 (N) Thursday 8th October 2020 (N)
Distance
500m 515m 440m 450m 485m 460m 525m 450m 520m 450m 460m
Dogs to Progress
4 and 1 Res 4 and 1 Res 5 and 1 Res 4 and 1 Res 4 and 1 Res 5 and 1 Res 5 and 1 Res 4 and 1 Res 5 and 1 Res 4 and 1 Res 4 and 1 Res
GREAT CHASE 2020 - SEMI FINAL
Track
Meadows (MEP)
Date
Wednesday 14th October, 2020 (D)
Distance
525m
6 winners and the fastest two 2nd advances to Grand Final. Third and fourth fastest 2nd will be reserve in the Grand Final.
GREAT CHASE 2020 - GRAND FINAL
Track
Meadows (MEP)
Date
Wednesday 21st October, 2020 (D)
Timeslot Codes – (D) Day, (T) Twilight, (N) Night
Distance
525m
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
1. Victorian Bred and Trained greyhounds only. 2. For Greyhounds with 1-5 wins (Maidens Ineligible). 3. Greyhounds must have been domiciled in Victoria for 90 days or more prior to the close of nominations. Greyhounds that have commenced racing under 90 days must only have been domiciled in a Victorian kennel. 4. A greyhound must not be under any order of prohibition under the rules of Greyhound Racing Victoria at the time of nomination that will not allow it to compete at The Meadows, for the 2020 TAB Great Chase semi-finals and grand final. 5. Each greyhound is only eligible to compete in one series of heats. 6. The heats are open to the best greyhounds nominated plus reserves and will be capped at the number of greyhounds progressing to the semi-finals. 7. The number of greyhounds progressing to the semi-finals differs at each track. 4 greyhounds plus 1 reserve will progress from: Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong, Horsham, Sandown Park, Shepparton and Warrnambool. 5 greyhounds plus 1 reserve will progress from: Sale, Cranbourne, and Warragul. 5 greyhounds plus 2 reserve will progress from: The Meadows. There will be a ‘ballot’ for the reserve positions. Eligibility to compete in Semi Finals subject to GRV Rule LR33. Greyhounds under any order of prohibition at the close of nominations for the semi-finals will not be drawn into the fields. 8. The Winners and the fastest second placegetters from the 6 semifinals will progress to the Grand Final. 9. Upon entering this event, trainers will make themselves and their greyhound/s available for any reasonable promotional opportunities relating to this event at Greyhound Racing Victoria’s request. This may include visiting community groups at their facility as well as media and photo opportunities as they arise. 10. Greyhound Racing Victoria reserves the right to alter and amend conditions and prize money for The 2020 TAB Great Chase. Any changes to these terms and conditions will be published on www. grv.org.au Nomination closing times are as per normal for each of the Victorian clubs. Please don’t hesitate to contact the GRV Racing Services team on (03) 8329 1100 should you have any questions about ‘The 2020 TAB Great Chase’
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Saturday Morning Greyhounds on the airwaves
By RSN staff writers
Digital radio station RSN Carnival is pleased to announce the additionof dedicated greyhound racing radio coverage of all three meetings nationally every Saturday until at least mid-September.Saturday Morning Greyhounds, hosted by Riley Phelan, GeorgeFarrugia and regular contributions from the TAB team, is providing extensive and detailed coverage for all greyhound racing fans. With exclusive analysis from RSN’s leading greyhound expert George Farrugia for all meetings, plus the latest markets from the TAB, listeners will receive a comprehensive analysis of every race before and after it happens. RSN Program Director Adam White said: “With the addition of RSN’s Saturday Morning Greyhounds, I’m so pleased we can enhance greyhound racing’s new Saturday morning initiative. Our commitment is to give the greyhound industry and our RSN audience that additional detailed coverage for one of our key racing partners with a stand-alone product.” “There will be a focus on the Victorian meeting, but we’ll cover each meeting around the country. I’m hoping our greyhound fans will enjoy this new initiative and additional service and we certainly appreciate the support of GRV.” GR V CEO Alan Clayton told RSN: “We’re really delighted that we crashed through the door and got Saturday morning racing for greyhound racing open.” Saturday Morning Greyhounds can be heard from 8.30am-12pm Saturdays on Digital Radio via RSN Carnival 1, rsn.net.au, the RSN App or go to grv.org.au/podcasts.
