David Geall’s recent golden run as a trainer could reach astronomical levels on Saturday night if either Miss Splendamiro or Melbourne Cup winner My Redeemer are able to take out this weekend’s $357,000 Group 1 TAB Australian Cup at The Meadows.
Geall – who rose to fame after the amazing exploits of former champion Up Hill Jill – goes into Saturday’s flagship event with two chances.
My Redeemer was deemed $3.50 favourite following the Australian Cup box draw which was conducted on Monday at Zinc in Federation Square. While kennelmate Miss Splendamiro sits at $6 after drawing unfavourably in box eight.
Victory to My Redeemer will see him join past greats Tangaloa and Dyna Double One as winners of both the Melbourne and Australian Cups. In the process, the son of Fernando Bale would push his prizemoney to over $930,000.
“It’s hard to believe that some of the superstars of our sport haven’t achieved an Australian and Melbourne Cup double,” Geall said.
“The thing in our favour is that My Redeemer is a very fast dog, who is very strong, and he also has early pace.”
“It won’t surprise us if he achieves the Australian, Melbourne Cup double but if he doesn’t ill just sit back and think no wonder only two greyhounds have done it in the past.”
“Making this final with My Redeemer is one of the proudest moments we’ve felt in this sport. We are over the moon, especially seeing he’s out of Where’s Demonica, who also produced Up Hill Jill for us.”
