Laffin Scores A Virginia Coursing Double
Another small nomination day, but some very good field racing on display with a double to Shaun Laffin when Bad Ragaz and Sparrow Baz took out their respective stakes. Union Rules took out the Mixed Novice/One Stake with the scratching of Royal Ryles through injury.
Emerley Drifter won for the Hurley camp and Jane McNicholl returned to the winner's list when No Dish Unlicked defeated Wendy's Bandit. Ramu Valley saluted the judge for Ken Gill in the final event.
Owners and trainers are reminded of our meeting on 19 July – the Macro Meats Race Day when all prizemoney will be doubled and Kangaroo products will be utilized for the BBQ.
The Club is grateful to Macro Meats for their support and we hope that owners/trainers also show their support for this generous sponsorship. Nominations close with GRSA on Wednesday 15 July at 9 am.
Shaun Laffin's BAD RAGAZ (BK D, Jun '05; Big Daddy Cool/Impressive) defeated Lauren Harris' BRUTE STATE (FWD Jan '04; Elite State/Acacia Champagne) BY 5 lengths in 15.79. Winner trained by Shaun Laffin.
Race 2 : Emerley Park Novice/One Stake
Raymond Dudley's UNION RULES (BD D, Jan '07; No Intent/Cosmic Emma) had a bye through the withdrawal of Geoffrey Ryles' ROYAL RYLES (BE D, Jun '06; Most Awesome/Royal Magnate) because of injury. The winner ran 15.56 and is trained by Kim Johnstone.
Shaun Laffin's SPARROW BAZ (BEBD D, Mar '07; Elite State/Bazwell) defeated Paul Bushell's COOL ILLUSION (WF D, Jan '06; Big Daddy Cool/Illusion) by 2 lengths in 15.40. Winner trained by Shaun Laffin.
Peter Hurley's EMERLEY DRIFTER (BK B, Sep '07; Big Daddy Cool/Eudunda Eudunda) defeated Barry Shepheard's TOMZORO (F D, Jan '07; Zed Three/Sarah's Fire) by 1.5 lengths in 15.69. Winner trained by Peter Hurley.
Race 5 : Todd Gray Maiden Stake
Jane McNicholl's NO DISH UNLICKED (W D, Mar '06; Exceptional/Classy Senorita) defeated Albert Althorpe's WENDY'S BANDIT (RBD B, Sep '06; Eli9te State/Bandit Lady) by 3 lengths in 15.75. Winner trained by Jane McNicholl.
Race 6 : Inducto-Mag Juvenile Maiden Stake
Helen Deacon's RAMU VALLEY (BD D, Oct '07; Where's Pedro/Aussie Rose) defeated John Sewer's JACKSON TRACK (BK D, Sep '07; State of the Art/Flying Atwell) by 4 lengths in 15.62. Winner trained by Ken Gill.