2024 Queensland Flame: Greyhounds vie for $1M The Phoenix slot
The Group 3 Queensland Flame tonight at Albion Park promises to be an exciting showdown, with the winner securing a coveted berth in the $1 million The Phoenix at The Meadows for the slot holder Racing Queensland.
The 520-metre feature, set for 8:56 PM AEST, boasts a field of elite Queensland sprinters vying for a share of the $90,010 purse, including $60,000 for the winner.
Among the contenders is Magistrate, trained by Greg Stella, who stands as a top-tier threat, currently at $3.10 with the top greyhound bookmakers.
The son of Fernando Bale has been in stellar form, clocking a dominant 29.98 seconds in his last start. With explosive early speed and consistency at Albion Park, he’s positioned to shine if he can make it around the first turn undisturbed.
Trainer Tom Tzouvelis fields a dual assault with Autumn Storm and the emerging Daysea’s Rory.
Autumn Storm, well-drawn in box one, enters as a Group 1 Ipswich Gold Cup winner and is expected to capitalise on the inside draw with Neds offering $4.80.
Meanwhile, Daysea’s Rory ($4.80), fresh off a sensational 29.79-second win in the Rising Stars Final, will test his mettle against seasoned competitors from box four.
Tzouvelis is optimistic about Rory’s trajectory, emphasising the greyhound’s potential for improvement.
Defending champion Jay Is Jay, under the guidance of Selena Zammit, adds further intrigue.
With 19 wins from 32 starts at this venue, including a track record-equalling 29.35 seconds, the reigning star aims to replicate his 2023 triumph.
Despite a recent dip in form, his class remains undeniable, with Picklebet having him marked as the second favourite at $4.20 odds.
Other notable contenders include Trooper Tears, an interstate raider boasting versatility and speed, and the underrated Kia Kaha, whose blistering starts could disrupt the favourites at $13 odds (PlayUp).
With a shot at The Phoenix on the line, tonight’s winner could cement their legacy in one of the sport’s richest races.
Queensland Flame Heats Field And Odds
Albion Park Race 8 – Queensland Flame Odds
2024 Queensland Flame Box Draw & FieldAlbion Park 520mGroup 3 Restricted $60,000 to-the-winner Thursday, December 5, 2024
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1 Autumn Storm
T: Tom TzouvelisF: 6116Career: 30: 10-10-4Prizemoney: $228,550
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2 Trooper Tears
T: Martina KirillidisF: 1482Career: 41: 15-9-2Prizemoney: $326,797
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3 Jay Is Jay
T: Selena ZammitF: 4172Career: 46: 23-7-3Prizemoney: $1,564,535
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4 Daysea’s Rory
T: Tom TzouvelisF: 1111Career: 37: 9-11-5Prizemoney: $81,128
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5 Kia Kaha
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6 Magistrate
T: Gergory StellaF: 1132Career: 75: 31-25-6Prizemoney: $477,315
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7 Duffman
T: Jedda CutlackF: 4561Career: 36: 11-11-6Prizemoney: $189,290
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8 Cluster
T: Selena ZammitF: 2222Career: 69: 21-18-12Prizemoney: $210,455
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