Cash Master pays out with Grafton Million Dollar Chase victory
Cash Master served up an all-the-way effort to take out the Million Dollar Chase Regional Final at Grafton on Sunday after running the fastest heat time last week.
The Robert Cooke-trained dog entered the 450m final as a slight race favourite at -105.26, with the Selena Zammit-trained Jay Is Jay drawing consistent support at +100.
With a great start from box three, Cash Master took the lead with Villante (+3000) and Albert's Memory (+2000) in pursuit as they turned the corner.
Heading into the straight, Cash Master got out to a four-length lead with Villante continuing to chase as they approached the post.
But Cooke's chaser ran home strongly to win by five lengths in a personal-best 25.06, with Albert's Memory and Villante filling out the places.
Grafton MDC Regional Final – Cash Master (25.06) – T: Robert Cooke
The winning time comes close to the track record over the trip at 25.01, set in September two years ago by Cash Master's half-brother Cash View.
Both dogs are out of the same dam, Cashpot, who raced 16 times for one win and eight minor placings.
In his previous start, on September 17, Cash Master won his MDC heat while defeating Queensland-based Super Shanks and Vigne Unleashed to qualify fastest in 25.08.
He has shown immense ability on the big stage, having taken out the QGOLD Emerging Sprinters Final over the Albion Park 520m trip last year and the Grafton Cup Final on May 7 this year.
He will now head to the Million Dollar Chase semi-finals at Wentworth Park on October 6 along with placegetters Albert's Memory and Villante.
The MDC race series now moves on with the last two regional finals at Nowra on Monday, and Gosford on Tuesday.
You can read the full Million Dollar Chase series schedule here: 2023 Million Dollar Chase Schedule
2023 Million Dollar Chase Semi Finalists
- Saige Tenniele T: Kody Charles (WA)
- Aussie Rocks T: Geoff Mitchell (VIC)
- Tinker Norm T: Craig Burns (VIC)
- Postman Pat T: Jason Thompson (VIC/NZ)
2023 National Sprint Championship
- Fire Hose T: Dave Geall (VIC)
- Time Chariot T: Glen Summerfield (NSW)
- Taw Commander T: Andrew Rhodes (NSW)
Goulburn Regional MDC Final
- Nora's Boy T: Shaun Guthrie (NSW)
- Sunshine Lily T: Mitchell Jobson (NSW)
- Weffalee Shield T: Tony Forbes (NSW)
Taree Regional MDC Final
- Umberto T: Jason Thompson (VIC)
- Mortified T: Chris O'Brien (NSW)
- Remember This T: Vic Sultana (NSW)
Group 1 Dapto Megastar
- Nangar Rocket T: Dennis Barnes (NSW)
- Total Glamour T: Leighton Winter (NSW)
- Spring Elegance T: Joshua Board (NSW)
Dubbo Regional MDC Final
- Kruger Lass T: Bronwyn Welsh (VIC)
- Landyn Bale T: Mark Delbridge (VIC)
- Ailee Bale T: Mark Delbridge (VIC)
Broken Hill Regional MDC Final
- Isle's Entity T: Michelle Sultana (NSW/VIC)
- Twin Turbo T: Susan Smith (NSW)
- Fernando Rocker T: Michelle Sultana (NSW)
Maitland Regional MDC Final
- Al's Entity T: Michelle Sultana (NSW/VIC)
- Eyes To Eyes T: Neville Brown (NSW)
- Lidsdale Road T: Garry Coles (NSW)
Bulli Regional MDC Final
- Magistrate T: Greg Stella (QLD)
- Magic Secret T: Barbara Beach (NSW)
- Kingsbrae Boo T: Karl Miller (NSW)
Casino Regional MDC Final
- MacKenna T: Michelle Carruthers (VIC)
- Royal Nangar T: Ray Smith (NSW)
- Mr Yellowstone T: Jodie Lord (NSW)
Temora Regional MDC Final
- Nad Al Sheba T: Peter Lagogiane (NSW)
- Copious T: Justin King (NSW)
- Magic Muffin T: Mark Gatt (NSW)
Richmond Regional MDC Final
- Jet Keen T: Allan Syphers (NSW)
- Froch T: Tanya Nieuwendyk (NSW)
- Julia Bush T: Jamie Bush (NSW)
Gunnedah Regional MDC Final
- Kelsey Bale T: Daniel Gibbons (VIC)
- Dundee Smokey T: Geoff Scott-Smith (VIC)
- Hector Fawley T: Lisa Cockerell (VIC)
Wagga Regional MDC Final
- Nangar Lucy T: Dennis Barnes (NSW)
- Frisky Felon T: Mark Davidson (NSW)
- Hurricane's Fury T: Joe McFadyen (NSW)
2023 Group 2 Black Top (The Gardens)
- Cash Master T: Robert Cooke (NSW)
- Albert's Memory T: Reg Gardoll (NSW)
- Villante T: Chris Brydon (QLD)