2013 Gawler Gold Cup - Box Draw
2013 THE BUNYIP GAWLER GOLD CUP – BOX DRAW
Six fabulous heats of the 2013 The Bunyip Gawler Gold Cup were conducted last night with the fastest qualifier for the Group 3 final being the Kathy Johnstone trained speedster Encosta Kahn who dominated his heat in a brilliant 30.84 when he was able to lead throughout from box 8. He has drawn nicely in box 2 for the final and looks the one to beat with his speed and stamina. Emerging trainer Ben Rawlings continued with his successful season so far with both Bogie Magic (who also won a heat in 2012) and Bogie Prince winning through to the Group 3 final Sunday night with impressive victories. Cameron Butcher also continued his purple patch of form when Right Time claimed the fourth heat in fine fashion rating a handy 30.95 for the 531m journey. Right Time has seemingly lived in the shadow of 2012 Greyhound of the Year Hope’s Up for most of his career however Sunday night could be the night he shows his true ability. Troy Murray who has dominated the Gawler Cup in recent times winning four of the last nine Cups qualified Kalden Kurageous who held on for a courageous victory from the fast finishing Kaylarikki in a solid 30.97. Kaylarikki for Ray Burgess also qualified as one of the fastest two second placegetter along with Senni Tony for Colin Swain who ran second in a blanket finish in heat 3 behind Victa Victoria for Ron Shadow. Victa Victoria has been running in middle distance events recently however does love the Gawler circuit and flashed home in a slick 30.95 to win, with the red box she has to be given a top chance. Showing the quality of the series the two reserves for Sundays final is Kalden Kapone and Just Shine and if there is a scratching in the final either greyhound would be well in the market.
The heat winners and their times were:
Heat 1 – Encosta Kahn 30.84
Heat 2 – Bogic Magic 31.11
Heat 3 – Victa Victoria 30.95
Heat 4 – Right Time 30.95
Heat 5 – Kalden Kurageous 30.97
Heat 6 – Bogie Prince 31.31
The box draw for the Final was conducted on track by Gawler Mayor Brian Sambell and Gawler GRC Committee Members Bob May & Mike Wittholz:
1. Victa Victoria Ron Schadow
2. Encosta Kahn Kathy Johnstone
3. Bogie Prince Ben Rawlings
4. Bogie Magic Ben Rawlings
5. Right Time Cameron Butcher
6. Senni Tony Colin Swain
7. Kalden Kurageous Troy Murray
8. Kaylarikki Ray Burgess
9. Kalden Kapone (res) Troy Murray
10.Just Shine (res) Robyn Mackellar
The $37,500 Group 3 The Bunyip Gawler Gold Cup Final will be run this Sunday night 3rd November. The race is listed to jump at 7.34pm (SA time) and will be race 8 on the program. Racing on Final night starts at 5.22pm with the last of 11 races to be run at 8.35pm. Featured on the night will be the $5,000 2013 SA Country Cup Final for those greyhounds which qualified in heats at Port Augusta, Mount Gambier, Strathalbyn and Gawler, the $2,450 The Bunyip Gawler Gold Cup Consolation, the $2,050 Kingsford Hotel Grade 6 over 531m, the $1,970 Water Search FFA sprint over 400m and a $1,750 Grade 5 Distance Feature over the 643m. There will be many highlights on the night however the Club have been able lure Group 1 Adelaide Cup winner and Topgun Finalist Ernie Bung Arrrow for Ken Gill to parade during the meeting along with recently retired superstar Kalden Mayhem for Troy Murray who will return to the track where one of his most memorable victories took place, the 2011 Gawler Cup Final.
TattsBet have advised that they will provide a $5,000 First 4 Jackpot on the Group 3 Gawler Cup. Bookmaker Peter Damarell will be oncourse final night providing his service for the patrons in attendance. In an added bonus for the club races 1 – 10 will be covered on Sky Racing 1 with race 11 on Sky Racing 2 providing even more added exposure for Gawler’s Group 3 event. The SA Bookmakers League have been kind enough to donate a $200 betting voucher to be used on the Gawler Cup which will be a free raffle drawn on the night.
Cup night will feature plenty of entertainment for all the family. There will be rides and other amusements for the kids, as well as some free gifts. There will be a two piece band, the Greyhound Hunnies will be trackside as well as giveaways and plenty of excitement. Entry to the Gawler Gold Cup will be via a donation (Gold Coin or Note). GAP volunteers will be operating the BBQ on course as part of the racenight catering so please get along and enjoy the night.
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