Ethanol Volume sprints to maiden Group 1 in Rookie Rebel final
Ethanol Volume delivered a commanding performance in the Group 1 Rookie Rebel Final at The Meadows on Saturday, February 22, storming to victory in a sensational 34.07.
Trained and owned by Thomas Dailly, the powerful chaser showcased his exceptional early speed and sustained strength to secure the $75,000 winner’s prize.
Breaking swiftly from the Box 2 at $10 odds with the top greyhound bookmakers, Ethanol Volume surged to the lead, establishing a comfortable advantage over Warm Cockles and Paw Vortex.
With a blistering mid-race burst, he extended his lead down the back straight and never looked back.
Despite a strong late run from Raider’s Guide, Ethanol Volume had already secured the win, crossing the line four and three-quarter lengths clear to claim his maiden Group 1 title.
Group 1 Rookie Rebel Race Replay – Ethanol Volume (34.07)
Kennel representative Ricky Lee Church reflected on the team’s excitement in the post-race interview.
When asked about their expectations, Church responded, “We hoped for the best like any other race… yeah, we’re happy with the win.”
Church also highlighted the significance of the victory for the kennel.
When asked if the team would be celebrating at the track or at home, he laughed, “At home, but they’ll be very happy.”
With this triumph, Ethanol Volume adds a prestigious Group 1 title to his impressive career, pushing his earnings past $210,000.
His dominant display over the 600m distance cements his reputation as a rising star in the middle-distance ranks, with bigger targets surely on the horizon for the Dailly camp.
2025 Rookie Rebel Final Results
2025 Rookie Rebel Final ResultsThe Meadows 600m Group 1 $75,000 to-the-winner Saturday, February 22, 2025
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6 Ethanol Volume
T: Thomas DaillyTime: 34.07Margin:
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| 2nd |
7 Raider’s Guide
T: Gary FaheyTime: 34.37Margin: 4.75 Lengths
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| 3rd |
8 Paw Vortex
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3 Warm Cockles
T: David BurnettTime: 34.68Margin: 9.25 Lengths
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5 Stomping
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6th |
1 Palawa King
T: Raymond SmithTime: 34.95Margin: 10.25 Lengths
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6 Zipping Kai
T: Thomas DaillyTime: 34.95Margin: 13.25 Lengths
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| 8th |
4 Shake It Off
T: Robin MooreTime: 35.07Margin: 15.00 Lengths
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