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RSN927 JARICK BALE’S MCKENNA MASTERCLASS July 2, 2021 6:24 am by Mick Floyd Jarick Bale stormed into next Thursday night’s group 2 McKenna Memorial final after running one of the fastest times of the year in his heat. Taking full advantage of box 1, Jarick Bale went straight to the front and from there was never threatened, carving out some of the fastest splits ever recorded over 595m and finishing seven lengths clear of Bounce Back. It was his third win from as many starts over the di...

Weblec Eagle returns to Sandown Park tonight and trainer Matt Lanigan couldn’t be more excited.

Aston Rupee won the Speed Star on Wednesday night, but he wasn’t the fastest greyhound in the series. which greyhound was the fastest?

It’s not often the roar from winning owners can be heard from 10,000 miles away, but that is exactly what to expect should Kenny The Brute salute in the Sandown Cup

RSN927 By Mick Floyd The latest chapter in one of greyhound racing’s great modern rivalries will be written tonight when Shima Shine and Harrison-Dawson. The pair and will meet for the 9th time at group level in the $145,000 final, equalling Up Hill Jill and Striker Light as one of the great group level rivalries. The two have followed a remarkably similar career paths, displaying outstanding speed and fantastic longevity throughout. In fact, it will be the 26th time the two have competed...

SHIMA SHINES IN HARRISON-DAWSON HEATS May 14, 2021 8:52 am by Mick Floyd Harrison-Dawson at On the coldest race night of 2021, Shima Shine defied the conditions to narrowly miss becoming the first dog to break the 29 second barrier twice, stopping the clock at 29.003 and powering into his seventh group 1 final. “He went good the boy,” said handler Korie Heinrich on behalf of trainer Andrea Dailly. “I wasn’t expecting that but when the time came up I was pretty wrapped.” While Shi...

RSN927 WHAT TO EXPECT FROM WA STARS May 6, 2021 12:02 pm by Mick Floyd Sandi’s Me Mum, Miata and Nullabor to win a group 1 at Sandown Park, and more recently, Tommy Shelby has swept all before him in what had become one of the longest – and most successful – road trips in greyhound racing history. Tommy Shelby is returning for a crack at the group 1 Harrison-Dawson next Thursday night, and this time he’s not alone. Sunset Spitfire, S tar Book and Barefoot Tycoon will all trial b...

RSN927 CAPTAIN DYNAMITE ON COMEBACK TRAIL April 29, 2021 11:46 am by Mick Floyd Captain Dynamite is back at Sandown Park on Thursday night and connections are hopeful the former star prospect can finally deliver on his potential. Just over 12 months ago, Captain Dynamite set Sandown Park alight with one of the most impressive 595m races ever run. His 34.02 winning time was impressive, but his run time of  RSN Sandown Cup. However Captain Dynamite found trouble in his Cup heat and has cont...

RSN927 ZIPPING RAMBO’s 595M RAMPAGE April 9, 2021 6:33 am By Mick Floyd Zipping Rambo announced himself one of the country’s premier middle-distance chasers with a stunning victory at Sandown Park tonight. In what appeared a very even 595m event, Zipping Rambo nailed the start and was a length clear of the field within a matter of strides. Cha Cha Charlie gallantly stuck with him down the back straight but had no answer as they approached the home turn, Zipping Rambo recording a domina...