2016 Greyhound of the Year
The 2016 SA Greyhound of the Year was announced at a Gala Dinner at Gawler last Friday night with the top award going to Worm Burner recognising his wonderful season.
The son of Oaks Road and Little Looper went from restricted age company to winning and being placed at Group 1 level establishing him as not only the best dog in the state but one of the best in the land.
In 2016 Worm Burner won 24 races from his 40 starts including 11 minor placings and prizemoney in access of $240,000.
His best win of the year was the Group 1 National Sprint title held in August last year on his home track where he ran the equal 5th fastest time ever recorded at the venue, running 29.17. This performance was also recognised on the night as the Run of the Year in South Australia.
Worm Burner also took out the SA Sprinting and SA Bred Greyhound of the Year awards on a big night for his owners Cameron and Yvonne Butcher and breeder Alan McCulloch.
