The all-important box draw for the inaugural $1.145m TAB The Phoenix (525m) was conducted live from the Metropolis Functions & Events Centre in Southbank this afternoon during GRV’s ‘Thrill of the Chase’ program on 7two.
A historic interactive box draw for the world’s only greyhound slot race – to be held at The Meadows on Saturday night – provided connections with the opportunity to strategically select their preferred boxes.
And – like the Phoenix in Greek mythology – it breathed ‘new life’ into the innovative race.
A couple of pre-box draw longshots ‘arose from the ashes’ – particularly Billy Creek whose trainer, Ian Gilders, was called up first on stage and duly selected Box 1. Billy Creek firmed dramatically from $101 into $41.
“The Meadows is a box one track, so it was an easy decision – although he has won four from four out of box four.
“His best section is the last section, but he has about the same amount of early pace as Jungle Deuce (Box 2) so hopefully he won’t cut Billy Creek off.”
