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CHRISTO GOES BACK-TO-BACK IN MCKENNA
July 9, 2021 12:45 pm
by Jason Adams
Christo Bale enhanced his profile as one of the most consistent and versatile stars in the sport with his second
McKenna Memorial win at
It was a typical
Chriso Bale performance. He began well to lead early and from there was extremely hard to beat. He built a sizable gap then extended it in the home straight to win by 7½ lengths from
Shadow Mist and
Jarick Bale in 34.10.
“He jumped well and knowing how strong he is and how he races, it was all over,” said co-trainer
Lisa Delbridge.
It’s a rare feat in this sport for a greyhound to go back-to-back in any feature race. It highlights Christo’s amazing consistency over almost two years. He’s been on the podium in 50 of his 65 starts with 10 outings at Group level.
MCKENNA NIGHT – WHAT TO SET YOUR ALARMS FOR
July 8, 2021 12:26 pm
by Jason Adams
McKenna Memorial final headlines tonight’s racing at
Sandown Park but it isn’t the only thing to be excited by – the quaddie legs are packed with attractions.
Here’s when to set your alarms and why.
Race 5 (7.40pm) – Quaddie begins with a cracker
– One of the fastest greyhounds on the planet Aston Rupee (7) returns to
Sandown Park for the first time since he dominated at
Speed Star.
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Ferdinand Boy (6) steps up to the plate. He’s won two country cups, saluted in 23 of 41 starts and tonight makes his city debut. A dissapointing trial at Geelong last Tuesday and a record breaking win at Shepparton on Monday has been his lead up.
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FERDINAND BOY FACES TEST ON CITY DEBUT
July 8, 2021 1:26 pm
by Jason Adams
Sandown Park on Thursday night.
He’ll jump from box 7 in race 5 and will need to overcome a quality field with the likes of
Speed Star winner
Shima Classic engaged.
“We’re going to have to be in front. If he is, his run home obviously isn’t going to be super strong but at this stage I think he can run 29.50. We know
Aston Rupee,
Shima Classic are capable of running low 29s,” said trainer
David Geall.
“I think he’ll get stronger but it might take a couple of runs. He puts everything he’s got into his races and leaves nothing in the tank.”
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JARICK BALE’S MCKENNA MASTERCLASS
July 2, 2021 6:24 am
by Mick Floyd
Jarick Bale stormed into next Thursday night’s group 2
McKenna Memorial final after running one of the fastest times of the year in his heat.
Taking full advantage of box 1,
Jarick Bale went straight to the front and from there was never threatened, carving out some of the fastest splits ever recorded over 595m and finishing seven lengths clear of
Bounce Back.
It was his third win from as many starts over the distance with each win faster than the previous. His 33.812 victory was the equal fourth fastest time run over the 595m trip in 2021 and was the fastest ever win in a heat of the