Shepparton 22/04/2023
Race Photo
Race Results
Place | Dog Name | Trainer | Box | Rug | Weight | 1st Split Time | PIR | Finish Time | Margin | Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | BENNACHIE MISS | BARRY MILNE (KILMORE) | 2 | 2 | 30.0 | 8.38 | 11 | 22.244 | 7.00 | $8.20 |
2 | DUCKS A FLYING | GEOFF SMITH (MILL PARK) | 5 | 9 | 31.1 | 9.19 | 83 | 22.734 | 7.00 | $8.80 |
3 | SHE'S NOT RIGHT | GREG DOYLE (MULGRAVE) | 1 | 1 | 27.7 | 8.66 | 22 | 22.753 | 7.27 | $5.90 |
4 | GROUNDSMAN | BENJAMIN ABELA (ECHUCA ) | 7 | 7 | 33.4 | 8.88 | 74 | 22.946 | 10.03 | $19.90 |
5 | MARGO | WAYNE HOOKE (HUNTLY) | 4 | 4 | 31.2 | 8.84 | 65 | 23.058 | 11.63 | $14.50 |
6 | GASLIGHT CAPERS | JASON STEMMER (BANGHOLME ) | 8 | 8 | 28.7 | 8.77 | 56 | 23.282 | 14.83 | $2.50 |
7 | MY BRO WHO | NEIL LAVELLE (ALTONA MEADOWS) | 3 | 3 | 33.7 | 8.70 | 37 | 23.410 | 16.66 | $45.30 |
8 | LITTLE WINNY | LACHLAN SCOTT (TATURA) | 6 | 6 | 25.6 | 8.77 | 48 | 23.722 | 21.11 | $4.20 |
S | SNOW RENAISSANCE | KENNETH DOIDGE (MURCHISON) | 5 | |||||||
R | GET THE GRINGO | HUBERTUS WETZELS (Northwood) | 10 |
Race Dividends
Result | Win | Place |
---|---|---|
2-BENNACHIE MISS | 8.20 | 2.70 |
9-DUCKS A FLYING | 2.60 | |
1-SHE'S NOT RIGHT | 1.20 |
Exotic Combs | Exotic Odds |
---|---|
Quinella 2-9 | 27.60 |
Exacta 2-9 | 144.20 |
Trifecta 2-9-1 | 424.00 |
First 4 2-9-1-7 | 920.30 |
Split Times
Split 1 | Split 2 | Split 3 | Split 4 | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Time | 8.38 | |||
Rug Number | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Race Results
Place | Dog Name | Trainer | Box | Rug | Weight | 1st Split Time | PIR | Finish Time | Margin | Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | CAROLYN'S JOY | WENDY SEYMOUR (Woodvale) | 7 | 7 | 27.0 | 8.23 | 11 | 22.073 | 3.14 | $10.30 |
2 | LINDA LISTEN | ROSS LYONS (LONGLEA) | 8 | 8 | 31.7 | 8.37 | 23 | 22.293 | 3.14 | $2.70 |
3 | SELMA SLICK | SHANE WETZELS (SEYMOUR) | 5 | 5 | 28.3 | 8.46 | 42 | 22.446 | 5.33 | $27.90 |
4 | JEROME | PETER FROST (HEATHCOTE) | 1 | 1 | 32.4 | 8.88 | 85 | 22.695 | 8.89 | $3.20 |
5 | WILD PRINTERS | HUBERTUS WETZELS (Northwood) | 3 | 3 | 23.7 | 8.40 | 34 | 22.883 | 11.57 | $26.40 |
6 | MAX IS MAD | RAYMOND HENNESS (Mount Camel ) | 6 | 6 | 29.1 | 8.56 | 57 | 22.927 | 12.20 | $5.60 |
7 | NYNGAN TIGER | Gordon Yates (Wangaratta ) | 2 | 2 | 29.9 | 8.60 | 66 | 23.069 | 14.23 | $7.90 |
8 | BOW NOW | BRENT MERTON (KILMORE) | 4 | 4 | 32.0 | 8.84 | 78 | 23.494 | 20.30 | $57.60 |
R | GET THE GRINGO | HUBERTUS WETZELS (Northwood) | 9 | |||||||
R | SCOTCH NEAT | SHANE JACK (DALMORE) | 10 |
Race Dividends
Result | Win | Place |
---|---|---|
7-CAROLYN'S JOY | 10.30 | 2.90 |
8-LINDA LISTEN | 1.40 | |
5-SELMA SLICK | 2.90 |
Exotic Combs | Exotic Odds |
---|---|
Quinella 7-8 | 9.60 |
Exacta 7-8 | 26.20 |
Trifecta 7-8-5 | 256.90 |
First 4 7-8-5-1 | 1461.10 |
Running Double 2-7 | 64.70 |
Split Times
Split 1 | Split 2 | Split 3 | Split 4 | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Time | 8.23 | |||
Rug Number | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Race Results
Place | Dog Name | Trainer | Box | Rug | Weight | 1st Split Time | PIR | Finish Time | Margin | Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | CHARLIE CHANA | BRENDA KINDER (GIRGARRE) | 5 | 5 | 33.4 | 8.30 | 22 | 22.239 | 0.36 | $1.90 |
2 | BRIDGEWATER BOB | MICHAEL NIELE (BERRINGA) | 1 | 1 | 32.6 | 8.23 | 11 | 22.264 | 0.36 | $5.60 |
3 | WHO | NEIL LAVELLE (ALTONA MEADOWS) | 2 | 2 | 34.3 | 8.62 | 33 | 22.319 | 1.14 | $19.70 |
4 | JILL'S A STAR | BERNARD SEYMOUR (WOODVALE) | 8 | 8 | 28.4 | 8.89 | 54 | 22.637 | 5.69 | $7.50 |
5 | LIBERTY FIRE | DARREN PETERSEN (Rochester ) | 6 | 6 | 31.7 | 8.84 | 45 | 22.733 | 7.06 | $21.30 |
6 | HE MAN | DONALD JARVIS (SYDENHAM) | 3 | 3 | 35.4 | 9.28 | 86 | 22.948 | 10.13 | $6.90 |
7 | SPACE CABANG | JOHN MANGION (NUMURKAH) | 4 | 4 | 33.5 | 9.07 | 77 | 23.017 | 11.11 | $11.60 |
8 | SPICY GIRL | AROHA HEMINGWAY (Rochester) | 7 | 7 | 29.4 | 8.95 | 68 | 23.088 | 12.13 | $36.60 |
Race Dividends
Result | Win | Place |
---|---|---|
5-CHARLIE CHANA | 1.90 | 1.04 |
1-BRIDGEWATER BOB | 1.80 | |
2-WHO | 4.60 |
Exotic Combs | Exotic Odds |
---|---|
Quinella 5-1 | 7.40 |
Exacta 5-1 | 4.20 |
Trifecta 5-1-2 | 76.40 |
First 4 5-1-2-8 | 259.60 |
Running Double 7-5 | 16.90 |
Split Times
Split 1 | Split 2 | Split 3 | Split 4 | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Time | 8.23 | |||
Rug Number | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Race Results
Place | Dog Name | Trainer | Box | Rug | Weight | 1st Split Time | PIR | Finish Time | Margin | Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | IDAHO EVIE | JANE HOOKE (HUNTLY) | 6 | 6 | 26.3 | 8.16 | 11 | 22.162 | 0.69 | $6.50 |
2 | NORTHERN REGIE | RONALD ROGERS (Long Gully ) | 1 | 1 | 32.0 | 8.69 | 32 | 22.210 | 0.69 | $9.40 |
3 | GOLDEN COAST | KYLIE NORTON (Craigieburn) | 2 | 2 | 30.9 | 8.69 | 23 | 22.366 | 2.91 | $14.00 |
4 | ARROW BAR TEDDY | MICHAEL NIELE (BERRINGA) | 3 | 3 | 36.3 | 8.79 | 64 | 22.493 | 4.73 | $28.50 |
5 | ASTON AUTUMN | MARK GIDDINGS (HEATHCOTE) | 8 | 8 | 26.6 | 8.78 | 55 | 22.581 | 5.99 | $2.50 |
6 | COFFEE AND CREAM | PETER FROST (HEATHCOTE) | 5 | 5 | 31.3 | 8.89 | 76 | 22.747 | 8.36 | $5.10 |
7 | STACKS ON EDDIE | TAMMY KENNEDY - HARRIS ( Devon Meadows ) | 4 | 4 | 33.9 | 8.74 | 47 | 22.962 | 11.43 | $9.70 |
8 | SALLIE MILNE | BARRY MILNE (KILMORE) | 7 | 7 | 26.6 | 8.94 | 88 | 23.237 | 15.36 | $9.00 |
Race Dividends
Result | Win | Place |
---|---|---|
6-IDAHO EVIE | 6.50 | 1.90 |
1-NORTHERN REGIE | 3.00 | |
2-GOLDEN COAST | 2.50 |
Exotic Combs | Exotic Odds |
---|---|
Quinella 6-1 | 14.40 |
Exacta 6-1 | 29.80 |
Trifecta 6-1-2 | 176.90 |
First 4 6-1-2-3 | 2160.70 |
Running Double 5-6 | 24.90 |
Early Quaddie 2-7-5-6 | 111.40 |
Split Times
Split 1 | Split 2 | Split 3 | Split 4 | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Time | 8.16 | |||
Rug Number | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Steward's Report
A pre-race sample was taken from Northern Regie.
Aston Autumn was slow to begin.
Golden Coast underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a abrasion to the left achilles. A 3 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to Trainer, Ms Kylie Norton regarding the greyhound escaping the catching pen. Acting in accordance with GAR 129 and being mindful of the safety of Golden Coast, other greyhounds in the race, staff and participants, Stewards were not satisfied with the performance and placed Golden Coast on a satisfactory trial under GAR 129, and pursuant to GAR 132, with the condition that Golden Coast must run and remain in the catching pen in order to pass the satisfactory trial, before future nominations will be accepted.
A post–race sample was taken from Idaho Evie – the winner of the event.
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Race Results
Place | Dog Name | Trainer | Box | Rug | Weight | 1st Split Time | PIR | Finish Time | Margin | Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ABYSMAL | GORDON EDWARDS (CRANBOURNE WEST) | 3 | 3 | 32.1 | 6.69 | 111 | 25.622 | 2.96 | $1.70 |
2 | LONG LEGS LIAM | ROBERT HAYES (TOOLLEEN) | 5 | 5 | 33.1 | 6.99 | 552 | 25.829 | 2.96 | $10.00 |
3 | HOODED MONKEY | CAROL JACKSON (NEILBOROUGH) | 2 | 2 | 32.1 | 7.02 | 643 | 26.273 | 9.30 | $21.90 |
4 | GOTHAM CITY | NEIL LAVELLE (ALTONA MEADOWS) | 1 | 1 | 35.6 | 6.92 | 335 | 26.324 | 10.03 | $4.10 |
5 | DON'T TELL BENJI | DARREN PETERSEN (Rochester ) | 7 | 7 | 32.6 | 6.95 | 464 | 26.378 | 10.80 | $19.30 |
6 | MY GIRL WHIZBANG | SHANE JACK (DALMORE) | 4 | 4 | 29.3 | 7.06 | 776 | 26.397 | 11.07 | $11.90 |
7 | REV UP POPPY | MEREDITH PRENTICE (Wangaratta) | 8 | 8 | 32.9 | 7.09 | 887 | 26.417 | 11.36 | $43.40 |
8 | CHLOE'S CHINA | KYLIE NORTON (Craigieburn) | 6 | 6 | 26.8 | 6.88 | 228 | 26.552 | 13.29 | $27.30 |
Race Dividends
Result | Win | Place |
---|---|---|
3-ABYSMAL | 1.70 | 1.60 |
5-LONG LEGS LIAM | 1.70 | |
2-HOODED MONKEY | 2.30 |
Exotic Combs | Exotic Odds |
---|---|
Quinella 3-5 | 8.40 |
Exacta 3-5 | 9.70 |
Trifecta 3-5-2 | 70.40 |
First 4 3-5-2-1 | 198.00 |
Running Double 6-3 | 8.00 |
Split Times
Split 1 | Split 2 | Split 3 | Split 4 | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Time | 6.69 | 11.52 | ||
Rug Number | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
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Race Results
Place | Dog Name | Trainer | Box | Rug | Weight | 1st Split Time | PIR | Finish Time | Margin | Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | SERIOUSLY FLY | CAMERON TAYLOR (NEILBOROUGH) | 8 | 8 | 32.0 | 6.73 | 211 | 25.802 | 1.47 | $3.50 |
2 | WHISPY WATSON | DEREK FAULKNALL (ELPHINSTONE) | 5 | 5 | 33.8 | 7.04 | 433 | 25.905 | 1.47 | $12.80 |
3 | DEFINED BENEFIT | GEOFF SMITH (MILL PARK) | 7 | 7 | 28.4 | 6.90 | 322 | 25.906 | 1.49 | $21.80 |
4 | WAY TO IMPORTANT | DEREK FAULKNALL (ELPHINSTONE) | 4 | 4 | 33.2 | 6.72 | 144 | 25.999 | 2.81 | $6.50 |
5 | ASTON IGNITE | MARK GIDDINGS (HEATHCOTE) | 2 | 2 | 32.7 | 7.33 | 776 | 26.163 | 5.16 | $13.30 |
6 | ELLIOTT NESS | GARRY JOHNSON (CHUM CREEK) | 3 | 3 | 29.9 | 7.08 | 565 | 26.245 | 6.33 | $2.40 |
7 | BLACKZIN PRINCE | PATRICK BURLEY (WATTLE GLEN) | 6 | 6 | 30.4 | 7.08 | 657 | 26.415 | 8.76 | $26.90 |
8 | BLUE CANS | MARK GIDDINGS (HEATHCOTE) | 1 | 1 | 23.9 | 7.73 | 888 | 26.864 | 15.17 | $11.10 |
Race Dividends
Result | Win | Place |
---|---|---|
8-SERIOUSLY FLY | 3.50 | 1.30 |
5-WHISPY WATSON | 2.60 | |
7-DEFINED BENEFIT | 4.90 |
Exotic Combs | Exotic Odds |
---|---|
Quinella 8-5 | 22.20 |
Exacta 8-5 | 54.10 |
Trifecta 8-5-7 | 276.60 |
First 4 8-5-7-4 | 1200.40 |
Running Double 3-8 | 2.80 |
Split Times
Split 1 | Split 2 | Split 3 | Split 4 | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Time | 6.72 | 11.56 | ||
Rug Number | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
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Race Results
Place | Dog Name | Trainer | Box | Rug | Weight | 1st Split Time | PIR | Finish Time | Margin | Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | DEEDEE'S CHARM | GREG DOYLE (MULGRAVE) | 4 | 4 | 25.6 | 8.20 | 11 | 22.221 | 0.21 | $3.10 |
2 | DIMES AMBITION | THOMAS WARK (RUSHWORTH) | 3 | 3 | 24.8 | 8.39 | 33 | 22.236 | 0.21 | $9.10 |
3 | BIG COHUNA | MARY BLAKE (WHITE HILLS) | 1 | 1 | 33.4 | 8.34 | 22 | 22.283 | 0.89 | $2.10 |
4 | CRUSOE KID | MICHAEL NIELE (BERRINGA) | 2 | 2 | 29.0 | 8.50 | 55 | 22.475 | 3.63 | $37.10 |
5 | MOYARRA MINSTREL | SANDRA WAYCOTT (SPRINGHURST) | 8 | 8 | 32.2 | 8.41 | 44 | 22.555 | 4.77 | $11.30 |
6 | JAX FLASH | GARRY JOHNSON (CHUM CREEK) | 7 | 7 | 29.5 | 8.55 | 66 | 22.632 | 5.87 | $6.10 |
S | NAOMI BUTTERFLY | JOSEPH ABELA (LOCKWOOD) | 6 |
Race Dividends
Result | Win | Place |
---|---|---|
4-DEEDEE'S CHARM | 3.10 | 1.90 |
3-DIMES AMBITION | 2.80 | |
1-BIG COHUNA | NTD |
Exotic Combs | Exotic Odds |
---|---|
Quinella 4-3 | 9.50 |
Exacta 4-3 | 13.30 |
Trifecta 4-3-1 | 32.80 |
First 4 4-3-1-2 | 127.50 |
Running Double 8-4 | 18.30 |
Split Times
Split 1 | Split 2 | Split 3 | Split 4 | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Time | 8.20 | |||
Rug Number | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Steward's Report
Pursuant to GAR 75(6) Parade Steward, Ms. S. Evans did not act in any official capacity that may have in any way, affected the outcome of this event.
A pre-race sample was taken from Crusoe Kid.
Crusoe Kid was slow to begin.
Race Photo
Race Results
Place | Dog Name | Trainer | Box | Rug | Weight | 1st Split Time | PIR | Finish Time | Margin | Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | BLUE SCOTCH BOY | JEFFREY ABELA (ECHUCA ) | 6 | 6 | 29.7 | 6.79 | 223 | 25.741 | 0.34 | $3.10 |
2 | CONFER | MARK GIDDINGS (HEATHCOTE) | 8 | 8 | 30.7 | 6.84 | 441 | 25.765 | 0.34 | $7.30 |
3 | RAVING ICON | MARIEN SULLIVAN (EAST SHEPPARTON) | 7 | 7 | 24.9 | 6.98 | 665 | 25.857 | 1.66 | $3.90 |
4 | HUDSON RIVER | GARRY JOHNSON (CHUM CREEK) | 3 | 3 | 31.0 | 6.72 | 112 | 25.909 | 2.40 | $4.40 |
5 | SUMMER SCORCHER | SCOTT STEFANOS (LONGWOOD) | 5 | 5 | 27.5 | 6.81 | 334 | 25.942 | 2.87 | $12.30 |
6 | FORTUNE MASTER | CHRIS ARMSTRONG (HOPPERS CROSSING) | 1 | 1 | 30.3 | 6.93 | 556 | 25.968 | 3.24 | $28.10 |
7 | SEEBOHM BALE | LUKE HARRIS (SOMERVILLE) | 2 | 2 | 34.9 | 7.54 | 777 | 26.052 | 4.44 | $8.50 |
S | DENIS THE MENACE | DARREN PETERSEN (Rochester ) | 4 |
Race Dividends
Result | Win | Place |
---|---|---|
6-BLUE SCOTCH BOY | 3.10 | 2.40 |
8-CONFER | 2.20 | |
7-RAVING ICON | NTD |
Exotic Combs | Exotic Odds |
---|---|
Quinella 6-8 | 9.30 |
Exacta 6-8 | 13.30 |
Trifecta 6-8-7 | 33.00 |
First 4 6-8-7-3 | 146.80 |
Running Double 4-6 | 24.40 |
Daily Double 8-6 | 12.80 |
Quaddie 3-8-4-6 | 37.70 |
Split Times
Split 1 | Split 2 | Split 3 | Split 4 | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Time | 6.72 | 11.57 | ||
Rug Number | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Race Photo
Race Results
Place | Dog Name | Trainer | Box | Rug | Weight | 1st Split Time | PIR | Finish Time | Margin | Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | WHISKY NIP | AROHA HEMINGWAY (Rochester) | 2 | 2 | 31.1 | 8.31 | 21 | 22.036 | 4.69 | $2.20 |
2 | MY COMPASS | PETER BARTLETT (BAMAWM) | 4 | 4 | 33.4 | 8.45 | 42 | 22.364 | 4.69 | $6.90 |
3 | PRINCESS MILNE | BARRY MILNE (KILMORE) | 7 | 7 | 27.6 | 8.30 | 13 | 22.425 | 5.56 | $8.50 |
4 | STORMIN' FRANK | MICHAEL NIELE (BERRINGA) | 6 | 6 | 31.9 | 8.51 | 64 | 22.452 | 5.94 | $16.40 |
5 | SHRINKING VIOLET | SARGON KANDO (Mickelham) | 8 | 8 | 26.9 | 8.45 | 35 | 22.592 | 7.94 | $6.20 |
6 | TAKE A SUNFLOWER | SHANE JACK (DALMORE) | 1 | 1 | 30.5 | 8.57 | 77 | 22.639 | 8.61 | $25.10 |
7 | NIXON BALE | LUKE HARRIS (SOMERVILLE) | 3 | 3 | 33.0 | 8.51 | 56 | 22.723 | 9.81 | $5.00 |
Race Dividends
Result | Win | Place |
---|---|---|
2-WHISKY NIP | 2.20 | 2.10 |
4-MY COMPASS | 2.30 | |
7-PRINCESS MILNE | NTD |
Exotic Combs | Exotic Odds |
---|---|
Quinella 2-4 | 5.80 |
Exacta 2-4 | 8.90 |
Trifecta 2-4-7 | 50.10 |
First 4 2-4-7-6 | 210.90 |
Running Double 6-2 | 20.10 |
Split Times
Split 1 | Split 2 | Split 3 | Split 4 | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Time | 8.30 | |||
Rug Number | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Steward's Report
A pre-race sample was taken from My Compass.
Whisky Nip was quick to begin. Stormin' Frank was slow to begin.
Take A Sunflower - underwent a post–race veterinary examination at the trainer’s request – no apparent injury was reported.
Race Photo
Race Results
Place | Dog Name | Trainer | Box | Rug | Weight | 1st Split Time | PIR | Finish Time | Margin | Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | VAN DIEMEN | PETER FROST (HEATHCOTE) | 8 | 8 | 37.4 | 8.32 | 11 | 21.825 | 7.80 | $1.60 |
2 | BACK MOO MOO | AROHA HEMINGWAY (Rochester) | 7 | 7 | 28.0 | 8.56 | 32 | 22.371 | 7.80 | $22.20 |
3 | PROBLEM ANGEL | MICHAEL NIELE (BERRINGA) | 1 | 1 | 25.2 | 8.46 | 23 | 22.649 | 11.77 | $18.50 |
4 | WASTE LAND | TERRY MEYER (Girgarre) | 2 | 2 | 32.5 | 8.74 | 44 | 22.702 | 12.53 | $9.80 |
5 | GIZMO OSTI | MICHAEL NIELE (BERRINGA) | 3 | 3 | 28.5 | 8.86 | 85 | 22.867 | 14.89 | $22.80 |
6 | OMAHA BALE | LUKE HARRIS (SOMERVILLE) | 5 | 5 | 35.9 | 8.85 | 77 | 23.013 | 16.97 | $16.50 |
7 | BASALT | MARK GIDDINGS (HEATHCOTE) | 4 | 4 | 34.1 | 8.79 | 66 | 23.052 | 17.53 | $4.00 |
8 | STARCHIE | BRENT MERTON (KILMORE) | 6 | 6 | 35.0 | 8.78 | 58 | 23.337 | 21.60 | $35.50 |
Race Dividends
Result | Win | Place |
---|---|---|
8-VAN DIEMEN | 1.60 | 1.20 |
7-BACK MOO MOO | 5.10 | |
1-PROBLEM ANGEL | 4.20 |
Exotic Combs | Exotic Odds |
---|---|
Quinella 8-7 | 15.40 |
Exacta 8-7 | 22.30 |
Trifecta 8-7-1 | 179.30 |
First 4 8-7-1-2 | 524.00 |
Running Double 2-8 | 4.20 |
Split Times
Split 1 | Split 2 | Split 3 | Split 4 | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Time | 8.32 | |||
Rug Number | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Steward's Report
A pre-race sample was taken from Waste Land.
Gizmo Osti was quick to begin. Starchie was slow to begin.