Flying Zulu’s stunning 28.84 run secures Australia Day Sprint
Flying Zulu delivered a breathtaking performance at Sandown Park on Thursday night, claiming victory in the Listed Australia Day Sprint (515m) with a blistering 28.84-second run as the $1.90 bookmaker favourite.
Trained by Jason Thompson, the son of Orson Allen and Cyclone Jebel stamped his class with a faultless display, securing his place as one of Australia’s elite sprinters.
Beginning sharply from box four, Flying Zulu capitalised on early jostling among his rivals to seize control, heading into the back straight.
Big Energy, a renowned chaser, settled in second but couldn’t reel in the leader, finishing 3.5 lengths adrift in a strong 29.09. Here Comes Millie rounded out the placings with a 29.32 effort.
Sandown Australia Day Sprint Race Replay – Flying Zulu (28.84)
Flying Zulu’s remarkable 28.84 performance now ranks as the third-fastest time ever recorded at Sandown Park, bettered only by Aston Rupee (28.79) and Wow She’s Fast (28.817).
Additionally, he became just the fourth greyhound in history to break the 29-second barrier at Sandown on multiple occasions, joining an illustrious group that includes Aston Rupee, Wow She’s Fast, and Big Energy.
The win elevates Flying Zulu’s career record to 25 victories from 43 starts, with prize money exceeding $838,000.
His impressive form and ability to perform under pressure have established him as one of the nation’s standout greyhounds.
Flying Zulu is now $5 favourite with Neds Bookmaker for the prestigious Group 1 Temlee at The Meadows on February 8, an invitation-only event showcasing the sport’s finest talent.
Australia Day Sprint 2025 Results – Sandown Park
2025 Australia Day Sprint Final ResultsSandown 515m Listed $15,000 to-the-winner Thursday, January 23, 2025
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4 Flying Zulu
T: Jason ThompsonTime: 28.84Margin:
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| 2nd |
5 Big Energy
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| 3rd |
8 Here Comes Milli
T: Des DouchTime: 29.32Margin: 7.25 Lengths
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7 Werris Bale
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3 Paw Vortex
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6th |
1 Paw Ucolta
T: Samantha GrenfellTime: 29.74Margin: 13.75 Lengths
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6 Stormy Day
T: Jason SharpTime: 29.77Margin: 14.00 Lengths
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2 Paw Tika
T: Samantha GrenfellTime:Margin: 20.25 Lengths
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