MEDIA RELEASE

                     Tuesday 20th February, 2007                        
   
SISTER CITY CUP BOX DRAW  

The box draw for the First Sovereign Sister City Cup was conducted yesterday in New Zealand . Overall the SA greyhounds have faired best, though the locals are likely to be the favoured runners in betting. 

The box draw for the Final is:

1.     Satanic Blaze (SA)

2.     Another Whisky (NZ)

3.     Degree Of Style (SA)

4.     Winsome Blitz (NZ)

5.     Romeo Brass (SA)

6.     Asafa Bale (NZ)

7.     Winsome Show (NZ)

8.     Blasting Point (SA)

9.     Another Gale (res) (NZ)

10.Winsome Daisy (res) (NZ)  

The South Australian contingent  were all able to trial on the track on Monday. Christchurch Manager, Tony Music reported that all trialled pretty well, although Satanic Blaze was inclined to go a little wide a one point. However the familiarisation with the circuit should be of value. There is no outside fence at Addington and the greyhounds are pulled up “on the lure” rather than in a catching pen.  

Local patrons will be able to watch the Final on February 22^nd live, as Sky Channel will be carrying coverage of the event from Addington. The race will be run at 6.40pm South Australian time. GRSA thanks Sky Channel for the assistance with the coverage of the nation’s only International race. 

The SA TAB will also be betting on the race.  

Further Information:

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