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Minor Niggles Sideline Stars

Last week’s sensational Group 2 Shootout win by Kayda Shae came at a cost with the budding superstar pulling up lame and ruining his TAB Melbourne Cup (515m) aspirations. “He hurt a ligament in the Shootout but didn’t show any effects until the next day once he cooled down,” said trainer Kelly Bravo. “We pulled […]
05:00 PM 13 Nov 2015

Longshot Looking to Square the Ledger in TAB Melbourne Cup Heats

JOY McDowell believes greyhound racing is a game of simplicity. Her philosophies on training a successful greyhound seem to be as straightforward as they come – feed them well, and look after them well. Do this, and you’ll see some success on the track. This will be put to the test on Friday evening, when […]
12:47 PM 13 Nov 2015

TAB Melbourne Cup Heats Punting Preview: Fernando’s Last Hurrah?

Undoubtedly the year’s best night of greyhound racing takes centre stage at Sandown Park on Friday night.
11:46 AM 13 Nov 2015

The Meadows Preview: Silver Lining for Punters

My Silver Chisel and American Monster among James’ top picks at The Meadows on Saturday night.
01:59 AM 13 Nov 2015

Another of Ken’s Banjos Playing to the Melbourne Cup Beat

Gippsland trainer Ken Virtue is no stranger to the TAB Melbourne Cup, but Friday night’s heats present a brand new experience for his greyhound Banjo Bewdy, who has never competed at group level before. A winner of six races from 13 starts, Banjo Bewdy earned a spot in the heats with an encouraging runner-up performance […]
09:18 PM 12 Nov 2015

Britton Hoping for Help from ‘Above’ in TAB Melbourne Cup Heats

Robert Britton concedes he’s hopeful rather than confident ahead of injury-plagued Above All’s return to the track in Friday night’s Group 1 TAB Melbourne Cup heats. Rewind 12 months and Above All shaped as one of the brightest stars on the sprinting horizon after he made the Melbourne Cup Final, running fourth to Dyna Villa, […]
02:27 PM 12 Nov 2015