Victorian. Greyhound Weekly. Volume 1 Number 19 Friday February 10, Fields for Group 1 Treble announced. See fields on page

Victorian Greyhound Weekly Volume 1 Number 19 Friday February 10, 2017 Fields for Group 1 Treble announced. See fields on page 20-1 -

From the Editor s Desk Victorian Greyhound Weekly Edition 19 Friday February 10 VALE FEAR ZAFONIC* Remember, you can subscribe to Victorian Greyhound Weekly absolutely FREE OF CHARGE. Simply register your email address with us and you will be sent an e-copy by email every Friday morning. editor@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au Coming up over the next week: Friday February 10 Bendigo, Healesville, Traralgon and Geelong. Saturday February 11 Sunday February 12 Shepparton, Cranbourne and The Meadows. Sandown (SAP), Healesville and Sale. Monday February 13 Tuesday February 14 Wednesday February 15 Thursday February 16 ADVERTISING RATES Ballarat, Traralgon and Shepparton. Warrnambool, Geelong and Warragul. The Meadows (MEP), Bendigo, Cranbourne and Ballarat. Warragul, Bendig, Sandown and Warrnambool. ADVERTISING MANAGER Graham Lunney Phone 0488 669 886 Advertising deadline Mondays 4.30pm Email: advertising@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au 1/8 page banner at the bottom of page 1 $25.00 p/week (When available) 1/8 page banner at the bottom of other pages $20.00 p/week Quarter page $30.00 p/week Half page $50.00 p/week Full page $80.00 p/week *Discounts available for permanent bookings Contact Advertising Manager, Graham Lunney 0488 669 886 advertising@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au - 2 - SAD news this week on the passing of the imported sire Fear Zafonic* (October 2006 Premier Fantasy* x Farloe Oyster), whose dam is by Top Honcho (Head Honcho x Rainbow High) from Farloe Dingle (Mountleader Peer x Farloe Dancer). The magnificently conformed Group 1 winner, who was named Final Zafonic at one stage, was euthanised last week after a battle with Cancer. He won the Group 1 East Anglican Derby in 2009 and 2010 and became the first dog for thirty years to win back to back. He finished second in the 2008 English Derby, won the 2009 Birmingham Cup, 2008 UK Puppy Derby, 2010 East Anglican Challenge and the 2009 English Greyhound Of the Year. Greyhound-data rankings list his top rated offspring as follows: Whatta Good Size, Molito Mayhem, Skuzi, Clash Of Kings, Hougenie, Apatite, Mr. Shilling, Fearless John, Empire Allen, My Awesome Opal, Kidatee Dan, Jordan Allen, Revlon Babe, Fear The Rascal, Superfonic, Long View Belle, Eva Diva, Shakeby, Hyperparadise, Solarian*, Future Past, Divvy Up, Glorified Gee, Shannon s Might, Awesome Fear, Sukhoi, Our Beach Girl, Isla s Style, Coach Little and Femme Jolie. It is my long held theory that the greatest success for some imported sires over the years has come through their daughters at stud, so let s keep an eye out for some of them in coming months. RIP Fear Zafonic* Victorian Greyhound Weekly is edited and published by Roger J Clark, for Azpak Marketing PO Box 184, Grantville Vic, 3984. Email: editor@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au Facebook: ttps://www.facebook.com/search/1781809112100364/ local_search?surface=sist

Career Statistics: 14 starts - 13 wins Prizemoney $136,075 BARCIA BALE Black dog March 2010 35kg Go Wild Teddy x Princess Bale Winner 2012 Group 1 Maturity Classic Track Records: Maitland 450m - 24.90 Bulli 400m - 22.20 (in his maiden) Superstar who won 13 of 14 starts Career Statistics: 44 starts - 35 wins 5 placings Prizemoney $1,299,370 FERNANDO BALE White & brindle dog 29.7kg March 2013 Kelsos Fusileer* x Chloe Allen Winner of 8 Group 1 events Including G1 Golden Easter Egg, G1 National Sprint Championship, G1 Maturity Classic, G1 Topgun, G1 Adelaide Cup, G1 Peter Mosman Classic, as well as the G2 Bendigo Cup, G2 Traralgon Cup and the G3 Bill Collins Memorial. Track Records: Bendigo 425m 23.99 Traralgon 525m 29.80 STUD FEE $3,300 inc. GST FROZEN ONLY STUD FEE $4,400 inc. GST FROZEN ONLY Career Statistics: 13 starts - 12 wins Prizemoney: $131,055 Winner 2012 Group 1 National Sprint Championship FABREGAS Black dog October 2010 36.5kg Bombastic Shiraz x Wicked Witch KIOWA PRODUCER* Dark brindle dog 31.5kg April 2011 Dragon Fire x Kay V Sweet Kay STUD FEE $3,300 inc. GST FROZEN ONLY He was a superstar on the track and he is now A superstar sire - Leading AGRA Sire of the year for 2016 Fabregas.. Built for speed! STUD FEE $1950 inc. GST FROZEN ONLY Career Statistics: 94 starts - 50 wins, 19 placings Member of the 2013 All-American team Winner of the 2013 Hollywood World Classic, 2013 Southland Derby and 2013 Chris Callas Memorial Stake. Perfect outcross for Australian bitches Kiowa Producer is undoubtedly one of the best bred American imports to ever stand at stud in Australia. What s more, Kiowa Producer has the racetrack record to back up that claim, when you consider his overall record of 94 starts for 50 wins (Yes, 50 wins!) 15 seconds and four thirds. Also Standing: Bekim Bale ($2750), Dyna Tron ($1650), Dyna Lachlan ($2200), Meticulous ($1500), Path To Power ($1500) and Velocette ($2200). Refund (less 10% nil pups) Credit Card facilities available (2% surcharge applies) Contact Paul & Michelle Westerveld 0412 887 226 Email: meticulouslodge@bigpond.com www.meticulouslodge.com - 3 -

- 4 - Breeding and trainers of last week s metropolitan winners. Victoria, NSW and South Australia Angle Park - Monday January 30 1. Dorsal (Nolen x Gold Vee) L. Harris 2. Cairnlea Ollie (Premier Fantasy* x Cairnlea Ellie) P. Jovanovic 3. Cairnlea Kenny (Premier Fantasy* x Cairnlea Ellie) P. Jovanovic 4. Marnie Bale (CTW Base Camp* x Coco Bale) W. Matcott 5. Bekalia's Girl (Bekim Bale x Dyna Kalia) M. Doyle 6. Alice's Entity (Fabregas x Girl Aloud) T. Rasmussen 7. Allen Jersey (Turanza Bale x Ucme Typhoon*) T. Richards 8. Gun Mcbain (Spring Gun x Flame Mcbain) T. Kelly 9. Purpose Driven (Bekim Bale x Alana Blues) C. Butcher 10. Elisha's Delight (Lochinvar Marlow x Isseymiyake) J. Rees 11. Chopsticks (Bekim Bale x Alana Blues) C. Butcher 12. Splish Splashin' Magic Sprite x Mrs.Thursday Kathleen Johnstone. Angle Park - Wednesday February 1 1. Dyna Calder (DH Avatar x Searle Bale) T. Rasmussen 2. Merindah Cosmic Rumble x Koombooyana Girl) B. Stamenkovic 3. Smoking Gem (Smoke Home x Special Gem) A. Fry 4.Long Gully Leo (KC And All* x Long Gully Libby) P. Hearnden 5. Lyka Model (Swift Fancy x Clay Model 6. Yes Sarge (Premier Fantasy x Up And Away) T. Rasmussen 7. Gangalla Fury (Nolen x Hilltop Snow) B. Rawlings 8. Brett's Magic (Magic Sprite x Megastar Supreme) O. Chegia 9. Bathtub Teddy (All Is Cool x Grumpy Snappa) B. Rawlings 10. Slipper's Wish (Lochinvar Marlow x Slipper's Tonic) B. Jones 11. Deecee Comics (Superman x Doyen Star) B. Lowick 12. Opal Bale (Dyna Lachlan x Ashby Bale) W. Matcott Got pups to sell Why not advertise here Contact Graham Lunney 0488 669 886 Email: advertising@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au Wentworth Park - Wednesday February 1 1. Boamee Law (El Grand Senor x Tenterfield Lil) W. White 2. Hansome Junior (Lochinvar Marlow x Elite Springs) D, Winkle 3. Specific (Brett Lee x Shangai Rose) M. Gatt 4. Six Sense (Glen Gallon x Smooth Nitro) L. Rice 5. Cosmic Bonus (Cosmic Rumble x Dark And Stormy) E. Harris 6. Wicked Warrior (Where's Pedro x Bit Sassy) J. Magri 7. Chevy King (Fabregas x Chevy Miss) C. Proctor 8. Royal Turbo (Swift Fancy x Addiction) G. McKinley 9. Miss Foxy Lee (Magic Sprite x Cristalle) D. Swain 10. Techno (Barcia Bale) x Cristalle) D. Swain The Meadows (MEP) - Wednesday February 1. 1. Allen Sharpie (Fabregas x Erica Allen) H. Collins 2. Cheekers (Bella Infrared* x Valerie Allen) J. Borg 3. Petra Allen (Fabregas x Erica Allen) H. Collins 4. Helen Baxter (Bombastic Shiraz x Kim Baxter) D. Trewin 5. Ivanka Rose (Elite State x Leggy Elle) G. Gledhill 6. Sidute (Magic Sprite x Live On Reality) R. Wood 7. Shreddin' (Peter Rocket x Rockin' Along) K/ Helmuth 8. Quantum Bale (Duna Tron x Okie Bale) D. Trewin 9. Brazen Blue (Big Daddy Cool x Scrappy Coco) D. Trewin 10. My Name's Red (Dyna Steal x Negated) B. Kinder 11. Who Told Simon (Magic Sprite x Who Told Helen) M. Lloyd 12.Harlem Shake (Kinloch Brae* x Liesel) J. Fowler Angle Park -Thursday February 2 1.Allen Portland (Turanza Bale x Ucme Typhoon*) S. Feltus 2. Hi Eyecue (Fabregas x Irinka) R. Stasiac 3. Gift Of Faith (Barcia Bale x Test Of Faith) R. Panagioutou 4. Regal Looper (Where's Pedro x Little Looper) C. Butcher 5. Wheel Spinner (Lochinvar Marlow x Eustace Diamond) O. Chegia 6. Linco Bale (Kelsos Fusileer* x Chloe Allen) Kim Johnstone 7. Wilby Dusty (Cosmic Rumble x Sweet Cass) G. Pidgeon 8. Snakebite Bale (David Bale x Crystibn Bale) B. Rawlings 9. Paddy Macs (Paddy Whacker* x Found Her Fancy) G. Girgurovic 10. Springvale Bryne (Oaks Road x Little Looper) G. Harris 11. Rockstar Elle (Barcia Bale x Parisette) S. Gray 12. Yesyeryear (Premier Fantasy* x Up And Away) T. Rasmussen

Breeding and trainers of last week s metropolitan winners. Victoria, NSW and South Australia continued Sandown - Thursday February 2 1. Zipping Hawk (Fabregas x Zipping Catra) D. Pattinson 2. Lektra Fire (Fabregas x Lektra Angie) A. Dailly 3. John John Lava (Djays Octane* x Born On Lava) R. Britton 4. Alpha Triton (Barcia Bale x Queen Of Cypres) J. Britton 5. Crump's Beauty (Crump x Inside Trader) J. Sharp 6. Helga Bale (Taylors Sky* x Zambola Bale) A. Dailly 7. Landmark (Where's Pedro x Tiz Tears) R. Britton 8. Who Told Red (Cosmic Rumble x Who Told Helen) R. Britton 9. Dyna Irminus (Barcia Bale x Erica Allen) A. Dailly 10. Two Dollar Pots (Spring Gun x Vixen Red) L. Hughes 11. Sea Fever (Magic Sprite x Jebrynah Glory) R. Crisafi 12. Precipitation (El Grand Senor x Kiowa Angel) T. Chatwin Wentworth Park - Saturday February 4 1. Zipping Montana (Don't Knocka Him x Tricky Gypsy) R. Bell 2. No Sparkle Leica (Hurricane Luke x My Sweet Love) D. Matic 3. Nangar Bear (Primo Uno x Fancy Liza) D. Barnes 4. Eisenhower (Razldazl Jayfkay* x El Brooklyn) R. King 5. Aston Ebert (Magic Sprite x Aston Carmelita) G. Grimwood 6. Striker Light (KC And All x Pretty Fancy) B. Bravo 7. Pedro Cerrano (Where's Pedro x Chasing Diana) J. Little 8. Big Daddy Bee (Kinloch Brae* x Winning Charm) R. Smith 9. Ebby Ripper (SH Avatar x Ebby Miss) M. Eberand 10. Flying Point (Oaks Road x Cavendish Flyer) G. Sattler The Meadows - Saturday February 4 1. Mikey Wires (Mogambo x Lucy Wires*) P. Clark 2. Lucky Love (Bit Chili x Classy Bling) C. Treherne 3. Zipping Zeus (Magic Sprite x Scarlett Girl) C. Jones 4. Stunning Success (Kinloch Brae* x Absolute Stunna) B. Divirgillio 5. Flyrite (Barcia Bale x Phyllis Allen) R. Britton 6. Mitcharlie Mia (Don't Knocka Him x Proper Lucy) A. Azzopardi 7. Brolly Bale (David Bale x Ucme Typhoon*) R. Britton 8. Tedesco (Fabregas x Miss Chicki) B. Ennis 9. Pippy Dippy (Barcia Bale x Wiradjuri Girl) R. Britton 10. Exs And Ohs (SH Avatar* x Love To Rock) B. Ennis 11. Grand Maximus (El Grand Senor x Coral) C. Dew 12. Ourgirl Fab (Fabregas x Barelen Beauty) L. Slattery Lucy Wires* (March 2011 Flying Penske x OK Go Box To Wire) Dam of the first winner, Mikey Wires (x Mogambo). Sandown (SAP) - Sunday February 5 1. Beanbag (Walk Hard x Dirty Angel) G. Johnston 2. Wild Luke (Nitro Burst x Wild Hayley) S. Holmes 3. Wild Sarah (Nitro Burst x Wild Honey) D. Holmes 4. Pattaya Paul (Magic Sprite x Chevy Princess) E. Lloyd 5. Dyna Peanut (Barcia Bale x Erica Allen) S. Ferguson 6. Alera Bale (Dhays Octane* x Brenna Bale) M. Delbridge 7. Telling Lies (Surf Lorian x Meticulous Ruby) J. Condon 8. My Regina (Kinloch Brae* x Vivaious Gal) S. Danilluk 9. My Alibi (Kinloch Brae* x Where's My Dollar) I. Brown 10. Troy Boyce (Lochinvar Marlow x Kindalin) J. Ward 11. Weasley Grange (Hesa Felon x Hoofia) M. Schmidt 12. Koe Mumma (Bekim Bale x One Kay) G. Nicoll Advertise your product, stud dog, pups for sale, transport services here. advertising@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au - 5 -

Talking Breeding Talking Breeding with Roger Clark VICTORIA Sire/Dam Victorian Litter Registrations Week Ending January 16 Breeder Banjo Boy x Chloe s Entity 4 4 M. Tharle Barcia Bale x Delta Daisy 3 4 B. Selleck Barcia Bale x Red Sally 3 3 S. Edgar Fabregas x Gin Lee s Gem 5 3 G. Bisognin Made To Size x Puzzle Magic 3 2 G. Johnston Mogambo x Set To Talk 5 3 J. McIntyre Oaks Road x Uno Emi 2 3 P. Hall Smart Missile x Witchita Siyan 6 2 D. Meyer Sulzanti x Fluent 4 4 T. Dales * Import or O/Seas based Totals 35 28 9 litters, Ave (7.0) THIS week s review of litters selected from the Victorian Litter Registrations list for the week ending January 16, starts with a nice litter of eight pups by the beautifully bred, emerging stud prospect, Banjo Boy (April 2011 Vee Man Vane x Off Springer). Registered by Cranbourne breeder, Michael Tharle, the four dogs and four bitches are from the well bred bitch, Chloe s Entity (May 2013 El Galo x Westmead Tina*), whose imported dam is by Droopys Kewell x Mega Delight (Smooth Rumble x Knockeven Joy). She is from a litter of five named, which included Arnold s Entity, Liam s Entity, Max s Entity and Tina s Entity. Their dam, Westmead Tina* also has winners on file from her two other litters, whelped in August 2012 by Vee Man Vane and December 2013 by Surf Lorian. On the track she raced 37 times, for nine wins and seven placings, winning five times over 350 metres up the straight at Healesville and also over 400 metres at Warragul (22.84), 460 metres at Geelong (25.96), 440 metres at Sale (25.05) and 450 metres at Ballarat (25.74). - 6 - Eight little Gems CRANBOURNE breeder, Gino Bisognin has a litter of eight pups on the list this week, by 2012 National Sprint Championship winner, Fabregas (October 2010 Bombastic Shiraz x Wicked Witch). The four dogs and four bitches are from the well bred bitch, Gin Lee s Gem (May 2010 Mister Twink x Tiffinie s Gem), whose dam is by Where s Pedro x Noble Flicker (Malawi s Prince x Tranquil Flame). She is from a litter of ten named, which included Bee Tee Bristler, Bristler s Patch, Clearly Kiddo, Just A Kiddo, Kid Kiddo, No More Cricket, Porks, Pure Kiddo and Ti Amo Rosa. Their dam, Tiffinie s Gem also has winners on file from both of her other litters, whelped in December 2011 by Holey Moley and February 2013 by Cosmic Rumble. Gin Lee s Gem raced 75 times, for 14 wins and 19 placings, winning six times over 515 metres at Sandown (29.67), four times over 350 metres at Healesville (19.27), three times over 460 metres at Warragul (25.97) and also over 520 metres at Cranbourne (31.15). She has a previous litter of three dogs and three bitches on file, whelped in May 2015 by Cosmic Rumble. Keep Talking NEXT we have a nice litter of eight pups by the underrated sire, Mogambo (June 2006 Where s Pedro x Zarbo). Registered by Ripplebrook breeder, John McIntyre, the five dogs and three bitches are from the well bred bitch, Set To Talk (November 2009 Talk s Cheap x Lil Bit Cool), whose dam is by Big Daddy Cool x Lil Bit Loony (Prince Of Tigers x Loony Louise). She is from her dam s first Talk s Cheap litter, which included Linguist, Malvado, Talkative, Vee Ate Mate, Verbalize, Willow Sage and Worth Noting. Lil Bit Cool s second Talk s Cheap litter, whelped in March 2012 included Central Road, Cool For School, Fiesty Fairy, Miss Morton Park, One Dee and Shannon Alyssa. She has winners on file from both of her other litters, whelped in March 2008 by Bond and January 2013 by Oaks Road and has close to a 100% winning strike rate from her 21 named offspring. Set To Talk raced 26 times, for nine wins and five placings, winning four times over 513 metres at Traralgon (29.74), twice over 515 metres at Sandown (29.49) and twice over 440 metres at Sale (25.34) where she also won over 520 metres (29.66). She has five named, all winners, from her first litter, whelped in April 2014, by Nolen, and also has a July 2015 litter of seven pups by Trewly Special.

Talking Breeding Continued. Smart Missile Litter Sulzanti Litter Sulzanti Smart Missile BALLARAT breeder, Daniel Meyer has a nice litter of eight pups on the list this week by stud newcomer, Smart Missile (July 2013 Nitro Burst x Oh Cee Ya), whose beautifully bred dam is by Premier Fantasy* x Oh Behave (Big Ginger Boy x Hunter Tylo). The six dogs and two bitches are from the beautifully bred, unraced bitch, Witchita Siyan (June 2009 Brett Lee x Spellbound Siyan), whose dam is by Larkhill Jo* x Witch Magic (Awesome Assassin x Star Witch). She is from a handy litter of five named, which included Paul s On Fire, Spell It Out, Yarrawood, Yarrawood Lee and Witchita Seven. Smart Missile is from a handy of five named, which included Cee Me Burst, Duna Runa, Go Go Spaghettio and Wonder Lace, who have all won races. Their dam, Oh Cee Ya also has winners on file from her two other litters, whelped in March 2011 by Velocette and March 2014 by Kinloch Brae*. On the track he raced 26 times for 12 wins and five placings, with his most important win being in the 2015 Sandown Speed Star where he recorded the sensational time of 29.01. He finished third in the Group 1 Paws Of Thunder and was a finalist in the Group 2 Black Top, and Group 2 Gosford Cup and the NSW National Sprint. Five of his wins were over 520 metres at Wentworth Park (29.43), three over the testing 535 metres at Richmond (30.65) and he also won over 515 metres at Sandown (29.01), 565 metres at Maitland (31.90), 515 metres at The Gardens (29.19) and 515 metres at Gosford (29.80). He is beautifully bred, by the under-rated Nitro Burst and with the Premier Fantasy* and Oh Behave bloodlines he looks a likely stud prospect. NEXT we have a litter of eight pups by another stud newcomer, the lightly raced speedster, Sulzanti (September 2013 Magic Sprite x Scissor Queen), whose dam is by Knocka Norris x Surf Queen (Surf Lorian x Queen Size). Registered by Drouin breeder, Tristan Dales, the four dogs and four bitches are from the beautifully bred bitch, Fluent (March 2013 Barcia Bale x Black Velveteen), whose dam is by Where s Pedro x Will You Behave (Token Prince x Oh Behave). She is from a litter of four named, which included Albatraoz, Aluminium and Snoop, with their dam having winners on file from her only other litter, whelped in February 2012 by Collision. On the track, Fluent raced 17 times for three wins and six placings, winning three times over 509 metres at Northam (29.57), with placings over 509 metres there and 512 metres at Mt Gambier. Sulzanti only raced 12 times for seven wins and two placings, winning four times over 515 metres at Sandown (29.09), twice over 525 metres at The Meadows (29.94) and also over 450 metres at Ballarat (25.22). He fell at his last race start over 515 metres at Sandown in November 2015 and did not race again. He certainly has the form and pedigree to do well at stud and I hope he gets enough bitches early on, to prove himself. PUPS FOR SALE ADVERTISE YOUR PUPS FOR SALE HERE From $20.00 advertising@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au - 7 -

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Talking Breeding New South Wales. Two Barcia Bale litters Sire/Dam New South Wales Whelping Report Week Ending November 10, 2016 Breeder Barcia Bale x Indigo Gem 5 3 S. Stiff Barcia Bale x Special Annie 4 4 B. Wood Dyna Double One x Tuscany 4 5 C. Elson El Grand Senor x Zipping Jewel 1 3 Hallinan Syn. Fabregas x Midnight Maneuva 5 3 Silver Bullets Just The Best x Moonshine 8 3 B. Howe Magic Sprite x Abby s Fantasy 3 7 C. Elson SH Avatar* x Cosmic Brigid 2 4 P. Supple Spring Gun x Classy Love 3 4 A. Verhagen Surf Lorian x Hugenie 3 1 A.Team Syn. * Import or O/Seas based Totals 39 38 10 litters (Ave Barcia Bale litter, which has five dogs and five bitches, from the well bred bitch, Special Annie (December 2009 Give Me Five x Barry s Special), whose dam is by Collision x Westy s Wish (West Cape x Princess Sharlee). She is from a litter which included Al s Special, Belle Special, Kim Special, Special Kath and Willie Special. Their dam, Barry s Special also has winners on file from her two other litters, whelped in May 2011 by Velocette and December 2012 by Magic Sprite. Special Annie raced 79 times for the handy record of 22 wins and 16 placings, winning an amazing 22 races over 405 metres at Mandurah, where she did almost all of her racing, with placings there over 302 metres and 297 metres at Cannington. She has eight named offspring from her first litter, whelped in March 2015, by Cosmic Rumble and has since whelped a litter of two dogs and four bitches, by Bekim Bale, born in January 2016. THIS week s review of litters selected from the NSW Whelping Report for the week ending, November 10, starts with two litters by 2016 Victorian Premier Metropolitan sire, Barcia Bale (March 2010 Go Wild Teddy x Princess Bale). Dubbo breeder, Shane Stiff has the first of the two litters, which has five dogs and three bitches from the well bred bitch, Indigo Gem (November 2008 Slater x Valeri s Purse), whose dam is by Most Awesome x Many Tricks (Head Honcho x Miss Cruise). She is from a litter of eleven named, which included Indigo Babe, Indigo Diamond, Indigo Flash, Indigo Fox, Indigo Pete, Indigo Pirate, Indigo Rex, Indigo Spirit, Indigo Tricks and Sweet Scent. Their prolific producing dam, Valeri s Purse also has winners on file from her three other litters, whelped in March 2008 by Pure Octane, July 2009 by Bit Chili and March 2010 by Made To Size, with a total of 34 named offspring from four litters at an average of 8.5 pups per litter. Indigo Gem raced 21 times for four wins and three placings, winning twice over 515 metres at Sandown (29.87) with single wins over 513 metres at Traralgon (30.14) and 520 metres at Cranbourne (30.46). She has 15 named offspring on file from her three previous litters, whelped in September 2012 by Cosmic Rumble, December 2013 by Magic Sprite and June 2015 by Fabregas with an almost 100% winning strike rate. Plenty to like about the pedigree of these well bred youngsters, who should prove popular with prospective buyers. Yorklea breeder, Bruce Wood has the second - 9 - Got pups to sell Why not advertise here Contact Graham Lunney 0488 669 886 New South Wales Whelping Report

TALKING BREEDING NSW Continued Fabregas litter On the double CHURCHABLE breeder, Cynthia Elson, has two litters of the NSW list week, both of which should be of interest to prospective buyers, especially those with future breeding in mind. The first of the two litters has nine pups by former champion sprinter, Dyna Double One (March 2013 Barcia Bale x Crystin Bale). The four dogs and five bitches are from the well bred bitch, Tuscany Sally (June 2011 Surf Lorian x Pakeminsin), whose dam is by Whisky Assassin x Tracy s Two (Point Two x Malawi Fox). She was the only pup named in her litter, with her dam also having five named offspring on file from her August 2009 litter, by Black Enforcer. Tuscany Sally raced 46 times, for 13 wins and 14 placings, winning nine times over 395 metres at Albion Park (22.56), where she also won twice over 331 metres (19.27) and also won over 260 metres at Bundaberg (15.30), where she also won over 460 metres (26.97). She has one named offspring from her first litter, Cyn s Magic, who was whelped in February 15, by Magic Sprite and has won. Cynthia s second litter has ten pups by outstanding NSW sire Magic Sprite (March 2008 Brett Lee x Glamorous). The three dogs and seven bitches are from the well bred bitch, Abby s Fantasy (November 2011 Premier Fantasy* x Regal Silver), whose dam is by Surf Lorian x Wongawillisue (Placard x Wongawillimilly). She is from a litter of seven named, which included Bill s Fantasy, Cyndie s Special, Hope s Fantasy, Shanae s Fantasy, Trav s Fantasy and Wazz s Fantasy. Their dam also has good winners on file from her three other litters, whelped in March 2013 by Magic Sprite, December 2013 by Fabregas and September 2014 by Cosmic Chief. Abby s Fantasy raced 75 times, for 15 wins and 25 placings, winning twelve races at Albion Park, five over 395 metres (22.77), five over 520 metres (30.12) and two over 331 metres (19.09) and she also won twice over 520 metres at Ipswich (30.84) where she also won over 431 metres (25.54). Heavy Duty Webbing Lead with safety clip Colours, Black, Light Yellow, Red, Yellow, Pink, Blue, Green: Price: $13.50 Ring Graham Moscow: 0412 243 655 www.greyhoundgear.com.au - 10 - Fabregas NEXT we have a litter of eight pups by 2012 National Sprint Championship winner, Fabregas (October 2010 Bombastic Shiraz x Wicked Witch). Registered by the Silver Bullets syndicate, from Mullion Creek, the five dogs and three bitches are from the well bred bitch, Midnight Maneuva (September 2011 Where s Pedro x Midnight Movie), whose dam is by Spiral Nikita* x Midnight Drama (Go Wild Teddy x Ready To Rise). She is from a litter of seven named, which included Midnight Maid, Midnight Nan, Midnight Rumour, Midnight Scandal, Three Rivers and Tribal Beat. Their prolific producing dam has 35 other named offspring on file from five other litters, by Barcia Bale, Bombastic Shiraz, Brett Lee, Buck Fever and Collision. Midnight Maneuva raced 36 times for four wins and nine placings, winning twice over 425 metres at Bendigo (24.37), where she also won over 500 metres (28.28) and over 450 metres at Shepparton (26.09).

Talking Breeding NSW continued. and the brilliant sprinter Shakey Jakey, who is now a proven sire. Just The Best litter OUR final litter for review from this week s NSW list has eleven pups in a rare litter these days, by former Queensland stud success, Just The Best (January 1997 Credibility x Flying Amy) who passed away in May 2009. Registered by Cook s Gap breeder, Benjamin Howe, the eight dogs and three bitches are from the very well bred bitch, Moonshine Shadow (December 2009 Brett Lee x Kiacatoo Pearl), whose dam is by History Lesson x Naughty Thoughts (Go Wild Teddy x Ready To Rain). She is from a litter of ten named, which included successful sire Buck Fever, Bush Slang, Dream Lee, Gundabooka, Hillbilly Deluxe, Moonshine Sally, Ultimate Chance, Western Heart and Western Paul. Their dam has been an outstanding producer, with her two other litters, whelped in September 2011 by El Grand Senor and May 2012 by Collision, producing winners which included Boppa Louie, Dusty Moonshine, Moonshine Pearl, Moonshine Taylah and Whippy (x El Grand Senor), then All To Well, Black Jack Billy, Coolabah Blue, Long Range, Old Mexico, Just The Best was one of Australia s best sires for many years. A member of Tony and Jane Apap s successful A Team, from Gatton in Queensland he produced some outstanding offspring. He left behind a long lasting legacy for the Australian breeding industry with some of hiss top offspring. According to greyhound-data.com ratings his top rated offspring include, Bogie Leigh, Shelbourne Aston*, City of Sydney, Kinda Easy*, Kinda Ready*, Elite State, Big Daddy Cool, Waterview Star, Analyse*, Shelbourne Merc*, Miss Spicy, Killough Belles*, Surf Lorian, Stoddard, Greasy Grizzly, Lissiloo, Bounty Lass, Angvella *, Freight Train*, Frosty Fruits, Mitzie*, Newtown Shannon*, Cool Mat, Elvis, Rocka Cockatoo, Scottish Express and Mustangsteviegee*. - 11 -

NSW METROPOLITAN SIRES LIST - January 2017. NSW Metropolitan Sires List January 2017 No. Dec Sire Indiv. 1sts 1 1 Magic Sprite 10 13 2 6 Barcia Bale 9 10 3 3 Collision 4 4 4 7 Cosmic Rumble 4 4 5 15 Oaks Road 4 4 6 5 Fabregas 3 4 7 9 Kinloch Brae* 2 4 8 8 El Grand Senor 3 3 9 13 Glen Gallon 2 3 10 ** Primo Uno 2 3 11 2 Spring Gun 2 3 12 4 Where s Pedro 2 3 13 ** KC And All* 2 2 14 12 Lochinvar Marlow 2 2 15 ** Smooth Fancy 2 2 *Import/Overseas Sire Totals 227 53 64 ** New in Top 20 2016 NSW Premier Metropolitan Sire, has started this year the same way he finished last year, dominating January racing at Wentworth Park with thirteen wins from ten individual winners. Victoria s top metropolitan sire Barcia Bale did well during the month with ten wins, then it was long gap to a group of sires with four winners. There were only fifteen sires with multiple winners for the month. Individual winners for the top sires, and their dams, were as follows. Magic Sprite (March 2008 Brett Lee x Glamorous) 13 wins 2 wins Aston Ebert (x Aston Carmelita), Barney Brann (x Trident Tia) and Magic Cookie (x Cookie s Recipe). 1 win Blabba Mouth (x Cindeen Shelby), Good Odds Bricky (x Punk Angel), Magic Lace (x Midnight Lace), Tod Tanga (x Ami Tanga), Tranquil Blossom (x Tranquil Ruby) and Vidi Vici (x Sheika). Barcia Bale (March 2010 Go Wild Teddy x Princess Bale) 10 wins 2 wins Shima Bar (x Shimaguni). 1 win Alpha Lucky (x Queen Of Cyprus), Dee Dee Kay (x Midnight Lace), Dublin Bull (x Chasin The Dream*), Full Of Rust (x Idelle Bale), Knock Wave (x Dunno), Kumbia Lass (x Wiradjuri Girl, Lowanna s Son (x Lagoon Lowanna) and Starzsa Light (x Zsa Zsa). Collision (August 2001 Awesome Assassin x Rumble Spirit) 4 wins 2 win s Mainline Osti (x Sizzling Osti). 1 win Andrea Doria (x Ritza Flare) and It s A Fling (x It s A Blur). Cosmic Rumble (April 2007 Spiral Nikita* x Spiritual Rumble) 4 wins 1 win Better Call Sloy (x Best Percentage), Black Hole Son (x Chasing Diana), Cosmical (x Provoked) and Runway Bono (x Runway Ready). Oaks Road (November 2008 Spiral Nikita*x Leprechaun Pace) 4 wins 1 win Agent Kade (x Naawy Naawy), Hit The Highway (x Full Noise Turbo), Notorious One (x Kingston Belle) and Zipping Honcho (x Cho Chang). Fabregas (October 2010 Bombastic Shiraz x Wicked Witch) 4 wins 2 wins Falcon s Fury (x Jandera s Fury). 1 win Brooklyn Bad (x Brooklyn Drive) and Fornido (x Where s Jude). Kinloch Brae* (August 2005 Craigie Mo Town x Greys Free Style) 4 wins. 2 wins Brad Hill Billy (x Break Even), and Big Daddy Bee (x Winning Charm). Look at me Leading NSW Metropolitan sire, Magic Sprite (March 2008 Brett Lee x Glamorous) NOW go back to page and have a look at his son, Sulzanti ( September 2013 x Scissor Queen). - 12-

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Outsider Wins Perth Cup By Katherine Ernst for AGRA ENZO Crudeli is still coming to terms with being a group 1 winning trainer after taking out last Saturday night s Perth Cup (520m) at Cannington with his classy sprinter Equanimity. Having drawn beautifully in box one, Equanimity ($14.70) speared the lids in the $150,000-to-the-winner final, rolling straight to the early lead over Pepper Fire (box five) in the race around the first turn. The leading pair maintained their positions throughout the entirety of the race, with Equanimity defeating Pepper Fire ($5) by one-and-three-quarter lengths in a fast 29.94. Crudeli, who had three greyhounds engaged in the final, also nabbed third with Sassy Ginger ($10.60) (box seven); the race favourite, Astrozone (box four) finished fifth after missing the start for Paul Stuart. Equanimity was too good for Pepper Fire Despite all of his greyhounds starting at double figure odds, Crudeli thought they all had a chance of featuring in the finish. I thought we had a rough chance the final was an even race, Crudeli told Australian Racing Greyhound. No one picked any of mine to win, even though they had the ability, so they were all good prices. Box one is a definite advantage especially when you are a quick beginner and [Equanimity] was also helped by my dog in box two [Kid Kansas] which moved off the track a little bit. Pepper Fire is a great dog, but when Equanimity gets in front he just seems to be able to keep kicking he is a pretty talented dog. He is only 22-months-old so we were tossing up whether or not to put him in the series, but we decided to have a go because he has got good early pace. Three runs back he was racing in country grade fives, so it has been a massive step up in class and he has handled himself beautifully against the seasoned dogs. Equanimity, a son of Barcia Bale and She s Historic, has now won six of his 10 starts with a further - 14 - three minor placings. Owned by Robbie Brankstone, the blue dog was supported by a massive cheer squad trackside which helped to make the night even more memorable for team Crudeli. The owners had a big crowd there which was a great it made the win even better. They talk about grinning from ear to ear, but Robbie s smile was that big it was touching the back of his head. I don t get over excited, but it is definitely a good feeling to have won it. It has been a massive 12 months for Enzo Crudeli who also tasted success in 2016 when Shell Shocked won the Group 2 WA Derby. Consistent success on the track has affirmed Crudeli s decision to move to his current location at Nambeelup, near Mandurah, having previously lived more than 450km away from the action. We started out in Mullewa about 500km away from Perth and we bred pups there and had the dogs in our back yard which we used to train on a hot-rod track," he said. It got to the stage where we had a few too many in the back yard and when my job finished up in Mullewa we decided to come down this way and from there it s taken off. We have got boarding kennels here now and it got to the stage where we were going to go quiet with three or four greyhounds. Then a couple of my boys came to me and told me they wanted to get into the dogs again so we sat down and worked out a plan we figured out breeding was the way to go but we knew we needed something decent. We started out with some of the Wheeler-bred Bale dogs which were older in age but were still capable of running they kick started us. Now some of our youngsters are coming through so we have got a nice mix of Bale dogs and young dogs it s all going well. Crudeli gave special credit to his wife and children who are all involved in the industry, making the victory a family affair. We have always been a pretty close family my wife Di and I have got five children who have all been involved in greyhounds. As for what lies next for Equanimity, Crudeli said he is likely to target the upcoming Mandurah Sandgroper as well as some of the Puppy Classics in the near future, although he said he won t rule out travelling cross country if his star chaser earns an invite to the Group 1 Temlee (525m) at The Meadows on February 18. The Perth Cup first prize of $150,000 brings his overall prizemoney to $174,925.

Galaxy Final The other group 1 on Saturday night, the Group 1 Galaxy (715m) was taken out by SA star Bogie Bekim (box eight) for young trainer Ben Rawlings. South Australia s Bogie Bekim beats Victorian Trip To Eden Bogie Bekim ($2.80) (Bekim Bale - Bogie Skye) was able to give Ben Rawlings his biggest win in greyhound racing when his talented stayer Bogie Bekim proved too good in the Group 1 Galaxy final. The black dog sat close to the leader Woodvale Flyer ($6.50) from the start before pushing through along the fence approaching the home corner. He then held off the late finish of Victorian trained chaser Trip To Eden ($2.90) in 42.22 by half a length. Bogie Bekim had won 12 times from 39 starts and amassed $38,000 in stakes before tonight s win where he pocketed another $100,000 for owner Leslie Bein of Bogie Leigh fame. After the placed runners, the field finished in the following order: Big And Fast ($58.10), Topology ($6.90), Flying Kayla ($12.90), Tommy The Weapon ($41.80) and Walt Bale ($16.80). Bogie Bekim is a Black dog whelped April 2014 by Bekim Bale from Bogie Skye (Surf Lorian x Bogie Benz) he is raced by Les Bein and was trained by Ben Rawlings from Lewiston in South Australia. Bogie Bekim has raced 40 times for 13 wins and 12 placings with prizemoney of $138,129. The Galaxy first became a group race in 2002 as the major distance support race to the Perth Cup Carnival prior to then it was conducted as a minor feature and was first run in 1982. Previous winners of The Galaxy 1982 Afro Freeway 1983 Supreme Carmen 1984 Aulfee 1985 Lady Temlock 1986 Abilene 1987 Lassie's Girl 1988 Red Rambo 1989 Ghetto's Glider 1990 Busy City 1991 Galahad County 1992 Petite Emma 1993 Cousin Johnny 1994 Floral Kwondo, 1995 Wits End 1996 Rocket Racer 1997 Gemarly Park 1998 Paradise Street 1999 Harvard Bale 2000 Alencia Bale 2001 Not held 2002 Jennev 2003 Why Complain 2004 Winter 2005 Best Quoted 2006 Ronray Dancer 2007 Flashing Floods 2008 Elektra 2009 Western Land 2010 Drill Em 2011 Blue Lorian 2012 Miata 2013 Miata 2014 Born Ali 2015 Space Star 2016 Seeking Justice. The other group race decided on the night was the Group 3 Perth Cup Consolation taken out by West On Maisie (Barcia Bale- Zelemar Fever). She showed speed to be able to cross to the lead from box 8 and then race to an all the win in the Gr 3 Consolation. The Chris Halse trained bitch was having just her 11th career start and she clocked a new PB 29.94 in scoring by a length over the fast finishing Mendoza Monelli. Greyhounds WA delivered once again with a spectacular evening of greyhound racing at their new venue. A healthy cup crowd turned out to greyhound racings main night in the West. The curtain fell on another very successful Chasing Carnival. The West has again showcased Australia s best chasers in the Sky Racing Group 1 Perth Cup ($150,000 to the winner) and Group 1 Galaxy ($100,000) and there is no doubt West Australia is a great place to race. For more information please contact: Neil Brown AGRA Publicity Officer Tel: 03 97691234 Mob: 0423 129 950 Email: nbrown@agra. Advertise in Victorian Greyhound Weekly Contact Graham Lunney 0488 669 886 Email: advertising@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au - 15 -

Coursing Remote Control Lure Coursing Club News REMOTE CONTROL COURSING LURE TRAX 4WD modified, Soft fat tyres, sound attracter, toy tow bar, 100kph Note to all Coursing Club Secretary's: you are invited to submit details of all your club s activities for this column which features every week. Following last week s successful 2016 Awards night at Sandown, all coursing enthusiasts are now looking forward to the 2017 Coursing Season with great anticipation. News on the 207 Coursing calendar will appear in this column as soon as it become available. Victorian Greyhound Weekly supporting Coursing All Weather Coats All weather coats. Wadded and lined. Velcro closure. Little zip on the neck part to clip a lead on. Sizes small, medium, large and xlarge. ( 27", 29", 31", 33"). Greyhound and whippet size. Coat sales benefit GAP Tasmania as they do not receive full funding. Greyhound coats $55 each. Whippet $50.00. Contact Liz Breukink : (03) 5672 8484 0404 499 385 Whelped a litter recently? Why not send us a pic? Graham Moscow 0412 243 655 This car is not a small cheapie, the car is TRAX 4WD Truck, however Graham Moscow from Greyhound Gear calls it car. The car must be safe and big enough so pups can't drag off to the dam. Theory is to course pups three to six months in a pack, a maximum of four to five times. Elite State lodge have coursed five litters this year and found this method works 100% Pups that chased in pack were all easy break ins. Wheeler kennels purchased a car and Brendan Wheeler said he was very happy with it. Longwood trainer Michael Barry has just ordered a car and Greyhound Gear are currently modifying it for him. Graham has a video of pups chasing the car, which he will email the link to, if you contact him. I have had a look at the video and it won t take long to convince you what a fantastic product this is, and just how keenly the pups chase after it. Looks certain to be a valuable tool for breeders to educate their young pups with, and from the look of it, it will make the breakers job much easier when the pups go to him, or if you are breaking your own pups in. Why not give Graham a call and have a chat with him about this amazing product. He can then answer any of your question, discuss pricing options, delivery time etc. Graham Moscow 0412 243 655 *Also have a look at their website for your greyhound muzzles, coats, collars & leads needs and tell us about it. editor@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au - 16 -

If you have a Nostalgia contribtion email to editor@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au This week we continue our look back at Victoria s leading metropolitan sires and their best winning offspring over the past 40 years, with the 1985 Victorian Metropolitan Sires List. www.victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au 17

BRED TO WIN Our weekly selection of greyhounds to follow, based on their breeding and recent performances. JET HAWK (Black & White dog, February 2015 Black Magic Opal x Outlandish). Trained by Geoffrey Johnston at Bet Bet. Raced 12 times now for five placings and is nor far off a win. Fourth from box five over 500 metres at Bendigo, January 17, beaten 6.89 lengths, then second, box seven over 545 metres at Ballarat, beaten 2.46 lengths before solid second from box three over 515 metres at Sandown (SAP), February 5, beaten 5.29 lengths in the race won by Beanbag (29.96). ZIPPING KING (Black dog, March 2015, Fabregas x Zipping Catra), trained at Pearcedale by Darren Pattinson. Promising youngster who impressed with first start win, from box four, over 515 metres at Sale (24.90) on January 29, winning by 6.11 lengths. Stepped up in distance to 515 metres at Sandown (SAP) on February 5, when third from box eight, beaten 3.47 lengths in the race won by another promising greyhound, Wild Sarah (29.82). Will benefit from the experience of that run and will win in the city. PERCEPTIVE (Black dog, March 2015 Barcia Bale x Veetee Express), trained by Michelle Mallia-Lagri at Avalon. Now raced 12 times for one win and five placings and looks a likely prospect for improvement. Won from box 1 over 545 metres at Ballarat on January 30, by 2.46 lengths (31.14B). Then stepped up in class and distance to 595 metres at Sandown (SAP) coming from box eight, when third, beaten 12.5 lengths in the race won by Pattaya Paul (35.53), who won by 11.16 lengths. Will have benefitted from that run and will strip much fitter and stronger next time. Sell your pups here Email: advertising@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au Windy Millar* August 2006 Honcho Classic (Head Honcho x Sure Lass) x Any Time Soon (Staplers Jo x Toss Spirit) 52 Starts 14 wins 23 placings Won 2009 Group 1 Belfred Stakes, and 2008 Group 3 Kasco Stakes, with placings at Group level. Outstanding winning percentage as a sire. $700 Frozen, Bendigo or Sandown Contact Richard 0400 578 533 Compression Suits $269.00 Incl gst The innovative, patented Hidez Greyhound Compression suit, applies a controlled external pressure to each major muscle group, providing significant benefits to a the Racing Greyhound. Your Hidez Racing Greyhound Compression suit can be worn to and from the race track to remain calm and conserve energy. If your greyhound is flat or has a minor or major injury leave the suit on to assist with recovery and injury repair. Tony and Robyn Atkins Phone: 02 6767 1475 Mobile: 0416 110 326 Email: atkinsequipment@bigpond.com - 18 -

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Fields for Group 1 Treble announced. GRV Website The fields for the Group 1 Temlee (525m), Rookie Rebel (600m) and Zoom Top (725m) have been finalised, with the box draws for all three invitation only races to be held this Saturday (February 11). The three events have brought together the finest chasers over all distances, and signals the start of the Sky Racing Australian Cup Carnival, where over $1.2 million in prizemoney will be won. The three invitational races to be run on February 18 sees 24 finalists with a combined prizemoney total of over $5.4 million, including an amazing $2.51 million among the Temlee finalists and $2 million for the octet in the Rookie Rebel, again highlighting the outstanding quality ready to clash on February 18. Pearcedale trainer Jason Thompson (Aston Bolero, Buck Forty, Trip To Eden and Burn One Down) is represented by four chasers across the invitationals, including a two-pronged attack in the Group 1 Zoom Top. Aston Bolero is lining up in another Australian Cup Carnival, this time kicking off the series in the Temlee after finishing sixth in last year s Group 1 Australian Cup. Thompson took out last year s Group 1 Temlee with Dalgetty, who stopped the clock at 29.42 the second fastest time ever at The Meadows over 525 metres. Group 1 Rookie Rebel finalist Reefton Treasure comes into the race in super form, recently defeating star chasers Extreme Magic and Unlawful Entry, but does face his toughest test in the third Group final of his career. The outstanding February 18 meeting will also see the running of preliminaries of the Group 1 Australian Cup, with winners to progress to the Australian Cup heats on February 25. $145,000 Group 1 Temlee (525m) *In alphabetical order ANDO S MAC ASTON BOLERO JESAULENKO LIGHTNING FRANK PANTERA NERA STRIKER LIGHT WORM BURNER ZAMBORA BROCKIE Res: Pepper Fire Shima Song $110,000 Group 1 Rookie Rebel (600m) *In alphabetical order BLAZIN BOMBER BUCK FORTY CYNDIE S MAGIC DUNDEE OSPREY FANTA BALE LITHGOW PANTHER OUTSIDE PASS REEFTON TREASURE Res: Hit The Highway Extreme Magic $110,000 Group 1 Zoom Top (725m) *In alphabetical order BOGIE BEKIM BURN ONE DOWN DUBLIN BULL IT S A BIRD JAIMANDY HATTY SPRINGVALE BRYNE TEDDY MONELLI TRIP TO EDEN Res: Allen Lottery Chrichton Bale - 20 -

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2017 Group 2 Cranbourne Cup It was a big night of racing at Cranbourne last Saturday night with four heats of the 2017 Cranbourne Cup run and won, but it was Don t Kid Me for Steven White who had punters scratching their heads, winning at the respectable odds of $6.80. A front running greyhound who made the move to Victoria in September has spent a good chunk of his racing career (49 starts, 17 wins and 18 minor placings) leading the field out of the boxes and he did exactly that in his Cranbourne Cup heat. Don t Kid Me has come from South Australia and has really impressed me. His last two runs have been on another level, Trainer Steven White explained. Recording a time of 30.266sec Don t Kid Me stopped the clock at 5.37sec to the first mark, 0.01 sections behind Big Flood s first split. Next week in his second group race appearance Don t Kid Me will have his work cut out for him as he competes against some of Victoria s fastest greyhounds. Jumping from box seven, the TAB have opened up Don t Kid Me paying $18. I think he is overs heading into the final but saying that I would be more confident if he had an inside draw. Big Flood and Don t Kid Me faced each other in a Group Listed race at Sandown. The two went hammer and tong to the winners post but Big Flood finished on top. Don t Kid Me will have to lead to actually win the race. There are a lot of strong dogs in Cranbourne Cup, so I will be happy to run a place. Summary: Group race finals are always hard for punters to try and sort out the winner. The winners and seconds in each of the heats come together in what has seen a terrific field assembled here. The $1.75 favourite, Big Flood, has only raced ten times for nine wins and a second, but it could be that lack of experience which might bring him undone. Dundee Osprey, with 44 starts for 18 wins and 12 placings looks the main Danger but there are plenty of chances. My selections are 4, 3, 1, and 8. Editor - 22 -