Daysea’s Rory wins Queensland Flame, secures $1M The Phoenix slot
Daysea’s Rory has secured his place in The Phoenix after a commanding victory in the Group 3 Queensland Flame at Albion Park, earning a $60,000 winner’s purse and confirming Racing Queensland’s slot for the world’s richest greyhound race.
Under the expert guidance of trainer Tom Tzouvelis, Daysea’s Rory delivered a stellar performance, clocking a smart 29.88 seconds over 520 metres with the top greyhound bookmakers offering $5 at the time of jumping.
Starting from box four, the son of Sennachie and Nikki Nettle demonstrated maturity and poise, storming home to edge Kia Kaha by 1.25 lengths, with Magistrate finishing a further half-length behind in third.
2024 Queensland Flame Race Replay – Daysea’s Rory (29.88)
The race began with a burst of speed from Kia Kaha, who led early with sharp acceleration from box two. Magistrate quickly settled into second, while Daysea’s Rory positioned himself in third, avoiding early traffic.
As the field rounded the final turn, Daysea’s Rory unleashed a powerful run down the straight, claiming his fifth consecutive win and further solidifying his reputation as a rising star.
Queensland Flame 2024 Results – Albion Park
2024 Queensland Flame Results |
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| 1st |
4 Daysea’s Rory
T: Tom TzouvelisTime: 29.88Margin:
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| 2nd |
5 Kia Kaha
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| 3rd |
6 Magistrate
T: Gregory StellaTime: 30.01Margin: 1.75 Lengths
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| 4th |
8 Cluster
T: Selena ZammitTime: 30.10Margin: 3 Lengths
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| 5th |
1 Autumn Storm
T: Tom TzouvelisTime: 30.13Margin: 3.5 Lengths
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| 6th |
3 Jay Is Jay
T: Selena ZammitTime: 30.24Margin: 5 Lengths
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| 7th |
7 Duffman
T: Jedda CutlacksTime: 30.37Margin: 6.75 Lengths
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| 8th |
2 Trooper Tears
T: Martina KirillidisTime: 30.44Margin: 7.75 Lengths
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The greyhound’s recent form, including a Rising Stars win and successive top-tier performances, suggests he’s peaking at the right time.
His picket-fence form line positions him as a dark horse in The Phoenix, set for December 21 at The Meadows, where he will face elite competition from across Australia, currently a $26 hope at Neds Bookmaker to win The Phoenix.
With the slot holders nearly finalised, anticipation builds as fans await the final contender for greyhound racing’s richest race.