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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.
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RAMBO RAIDS SANDOWN CUP RICHES
May 28, 2021 6:27 am
by
RSN Sandown Cup (715m) on Thursday night.
Trained by
Mark Delbridge,
Zipping Rambo, which was having only the third ‘700’ of his career in the world’s richest staying race, was initially installed as a $12 chance following the box draw but was heavily supported into $4 at box-rise.
A son of
Sandown Cup,
Zipping Rambo had finished second in his two previous 715m assignments, including a 1.5 length heat defeat at the hands of NSW star
Stanley Road.
Zipping Rambo was the second elect, with Western Australian
Zack Monelli the $2.50 favourite from box one and Stanley Road at $5 from box six.