MEDIA RELEASE

                     Wednesday 2nd August, 2006                        
   
 

BOTHING SMASHES GAWLER TRACK RECORD

Bothing topped off her National Distance preparation with a sensational track record performance at Gawler yesterday (Tuesday). The Bosco Stamenkovic trained bitch stopped the clock at 36.81 seconds for the 643 metres, becoming the first greyhound to break the 37 second barrier at the state’s number two track. Previously the record was held by Estella at 37.23, so Bothing smashed over .4 second off that mark.  

There is no doubt that the Gawler track has shown significant improvement since the recent upgrade there, however this should not detract from her feat. Perhaps a better comparison is the record before Estella was held by Explosive Flash at just over 37.5. She was also a top line performer over the middle distance and again puts a real perspective on Bothing’s feat.  

Bothing is likely to start a firm favourite to represent South Australia for the National Distance title. She has already proven herself over the stayers 731m test and is a winner over the long trip interstate. Injury has been her biggest problem in recent times, so connections will be hoping for a little luck on that issue.  

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PRESENCE IN DARWIN

South Australian trainer Michael Giniotis has made another “raid” on Darwin for the Group 3 Darwin Cup and has qualified two for Friday night’s Final. Michael has already won a Cup with Mr Monk and will rug Permability and True Sign in the Final. Permability won his heat running 31.69, while True Sign ran second in the heat behind She’s The Bear.  

Permability’s time matched that of Queensland star Quidame, which would have been the nominal favourite for the series. In the $15,000 to the winner Final, Permability has drawn box 3 , True Sign box 6 and Quidame box 8 for trainer Tony Brett.  

UniTAB will be offering a service on the Winellie Park meeting, with the Final, race 6 due to start at 9.49pm.

Further Information:

Peter Smith   (08) 8243 7100
Operations Manager
Greyhound Racing SA