It’s TAB Melbourne Cup night! Greyhound racing’s night of nights, starring the fastest greyhounds in the land chasing the $420,000 winner’s cheque. But the action isn’t restricted to the track – as well as exciting racing action on the track, there’s a ton of entertainment off it with a heap of prizes and giveaways off […]
Category Archives: Melbourne Cup
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Fields are out for greyhound racing’s night of nights, and what of night of greyhound racing it promises to be. Befitting a program of this quality, TAB has projected a quaddie pool of $1m – the largest pool ever for a greyhound meeting. As well as the $600,000 group 1 TAB Melbourne Cup and $145,000 […]
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She mightn’t be the fastest greyhound he’s ever trained, but there’s no doubting who David Geall believes is the best chaser he’s ever put a collar and lead on. Up Hill Jill, the well supported $8 chance in Friday night’s TAB Melbourne Cup proved again she’s one of the country’s fastest – and toughest – […]
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He’s been there before, but the excitement of TAB Melbourne Cup week never lessens for Devon Meadows trainer Glenn Rounds. “It’s a great thrill to be in the race,” said Rounds. “This is the 5th Melbourne Cup we’ve been a part of and it’s always a big thrill. It’s the biggest race we participate in – […]
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For trainer Eddie Lieshout being engaged in Friday’s TAB Melbourne Cup is a dream come true. Aston Miley will be carrying his hopes and after 30 years of training greyhounds, she is the first runner he has ever had in the race. Much hype surrounds the $600,000 final however he remains relaxed ahead of the […]
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Aston Dee Bee has opened the $2.50 favourite for Friday’s TAB Melbourne Cup after drawing box 1 for the $600,000 final. Prior to coming up with the favoured draw the Seona Thompson trained star was already fancied by many to take out Friday’s final after his stunning 29.12 fastest heat win. Early speed is the […]
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Fanta Bale continued her quest for $1M in prize money last night with a dominant win in a heat of the Bold Trease. Unsurprisingly Fanta Bale sprung out of box 3 and was quick to set up her race winning break. She built a big lead and maintained the margin throughout to win by 4¼ […]
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Growing up in one of the country’s leading kennels, four year old Sophie Thompson has formed a many close bonds with a number of greyhounds. But her relationship with star chaser Big Flood is truly special. And unique.
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Jim Redenbach has enjoyed a lot of success in his 50 years in greyhound racing, but on Friday night he’s eyeing a shot at the biggest prize in the sport. The spritely 68 year old has prepared some outstanding greyhounds in the past, including group race winners Hotshot and Shimaguni. While he believes that for […]
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Defending champion Ando’s Mac will meet a familiar foe when he lines up in a heat of the TAB Melbourne Cup this Friday night. Now in the care of Anthony Azzopardi after winning the 2016 edition under the tutelage of Jason Mackay, Ando’s Mac will meet last year’s runner up Jesaulenko in one of the […]