Good Odds Cobber secures the Golden Ticket into the Gold Bullion
In a night of high drama and competitive brilliance, Good Odds Cobber triumphed in the 2025 Group 2 Golden Ticket Final at Albion Park, securing a coveted place in the $250,000 Group 1 Gold Bullion Final on Thursday, January 30.
Cobber’s commanding performance in the two-dog match race series saw him deliver the fastest overall time of 29.50 seconds, earning him a spot in the season’s marquee event.
The final match-up between Good Odds Cobber and Smooth Plane lived up to its billing as the highlight of the evening.
Breaking cleanly from box three, Cobber surged to an early lead, clocking a sharp 5.54 sectional.
Despite a relentless pursuit by Smooth Plane, Cobber held his ground, displaying grit and speed to secure a neck victory in the night’s standout performance at $6.50 with the leading greyhound bookmakers.
2025 Golden Ticket Race Replay – Good Odds Cobber (29.50)
The evening began with a challenging turn of events in the first match-up as Blue Kermaro, a Million Dollar Chase champion, encountered an unfortunate setback mid-race.
After starting strongly, Blue Kermaro sustained an injury that impacted his run, allowing Danger Zone to claim the heat unopposed in 30.55 seconds.
Blue Kermaro completed the race and was later reported to have received veterinary attention (QRIC has been contacted for an update on Blue Kermaro and will be updated as soon as possible).
The second match-up saw the Queensland Derby winner Wreck James edge out the Futurity winner La Sagrada in a closely contested duel, finishing in 29.60 seconds.
In the third heat, Warm Cockles delivered a polished solo performance following a late scratching of one of the race favourites, Lakeview Emily, posting 29.59 seconds to round out the top times of the night.
Good Odds Cobber’s victory reflects his remarkable consistency and adaptability, boasting 31 wins from 53 starts and earnings exceeding $481,000.
Trainer Frank Hurst expressed his satisfaction with the dog’s performance and his readiness for the upcoming Gold Bullion Final.
With Cobber now a guarantee start in the Group 1 Gold Bullion Final, he has moved into the $4.50 favourite for the Gold Bullion final at Neds Bookmaker.
Golden Ticket 2025 Results – Albion Park
2025 Golden Ticket Final ResultsAlbion Park 520m Group 2 $60,000 to-the-winner Thursday, January 16, 2025
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| 1st |
8 Good Odds Cobber
T: Frank HurstTime: 29.50Margin:
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| 2nd |
7 Smooth Plane
T: Thomas DaillyTime: 29.52Margin: 0.25 Lengths
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| 3rd |
5 Warm Cockles
T: David BurnettTime: 29.59Margin: 1.25 Lengths
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| 4th |
4 Wreck James
T: Darren RussellTime: 29.60Margin: 1.50 Lengths
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| 5th |
3 La Sagrada
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6th |
1 Danger Zone
T: Travis ElsonTime: 30.55Margin: 15 Lengths
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| FTF |
2 Blue Kermaro
T: Joshua FormosaTime:Margin:
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6 Lakeview Emily
T: Harley WhelanTime:Margin:
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