Team Roper takes out the Auction Final

24/06/2016
Racing News


A cold and windy night greeted the finalists for the AGRC/GRSA Auction Final last night at Angle Park however the main event lacked no fire with Team Roper for trainer Alan McCulloch scoring a strong victory.

The son of Fabregas and Allinga Aye Jay was well supported in the market running past leader Aston Asteroid for Ray Murray and holding off a late finishing burst from Springvale Bryne trained by Gavin Harris. He raced a solid 30.03 for the 515m journey and continues to give connections plenty of highlights.

The race was for greyhounds bought through the 2014 Auction held at Angle Park and with the support of the AGRC there will be another Auction this year, on Sunday 16th October.