Mackenna eyes historic Golden Easter Egg triumph at Wenty
In an awaited face-off Mackenna, the Victorian greyhound is on the brink of creating history by trying to be the first Victorian greyhound to win the prestigious Group 1 Golden Easter Egg (520m) since 2018.
Recently taken under the wing of New South Wales connections, Mackenna has displayed skill with 11 wins in 16 races, including two back-to-back victories under caretaker trainer Michelle Sultana.
Mackenna had an incredible debut in the Golden Easter Egg series on March 30 when she clinched a heat win with a time of 29.20 seconds, marking it as the second fastest time ever recorded at Wentworth Park.
Despite facing a delay for the semi-finals due to track damage, Mackenna remained undaunted.
She once again showed her dominance by setting a new standard with a swift victory in 29.29 seconds.
With anticipation mounting, Mackenna is currently favoured at $1.95 by the leading greyhound bookmakers.
Mackenna is set to start from Box 2, with local rivals Zipping Megatron ($4.80) and Nad Al Sheba ($6) presenting competition from her outside.
Mackenna's exceptional performance puts her in prime position to be the one to watch.
Following Mackenna's triumph in the semi-finals, Sultana expressed relief and appreciation.
The unexpected delay turned out to be a blessing, in disguise giving Mackenna a chance to shine at Maitland over 400 meters, where she impressed everyone with her speed, clocking in at 21.88 seconds.
The anticipated Golden Easter Egg Final is set to wrap up in a thrilling manner on Saturday night at 9:45 pm.
Alongside this event, Wentworth Park will also hold the Group 1 Association Cup (720m) for long-distance runners starting at 8:18 pm featuring a showdown between greyhounds from Victoria and star contenders from Queensland and New South Wales.
One of the contenders is Al's Entity ($7.50) who was brought under the guidance of trainer Darryl Thomas by Victorian trainer Paul Abela, much like Mackenna.
Thomas expressed his gratitude towards Abela for his support in providing opportunities to work with top notch greyhounds showcasing Abela's dedication to his dogs well being and success.
Following a heat win week with a time of 42.26 seconds – one length behind the fastest heat winner Palawa King – Al's Entity is primed for further improvement heading into the final according to Thomas.
With a night of greyhound racing both Mackenna and Als Entity epitomize determination and excellence promising an enthralling spectacle, for fans and enthusiasts alike.
2024 Golden Easter Egg Final Box Draw And Odds
2024 Golden Easter Egg Final Box Draw & FieldWentworth Park520mGroup 1$350,000 to-the-winnerSaturday April 20, 2024
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1 Ferness
T: Ronald EvansF: 2242Career: 14: 6-4-0Prizemoney: $24,600
+1300
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2 Mackenna
T: Michelle SultanaF: 1116Career: 16: 11-2-0Prizemoney: $39,660
-105.26
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3 Zipping Megatron
T: Jason MagriF: 2111Career: 11: 8-2-0Prizemoney: $53,460
+380
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4 Nad Al Sheba
+550
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5 Nangar Jim
T: Jospeh McFaydenF: 2311Career: 30: 15-10-1Prizemoney: $149,740
+1400
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6 All Natural
T: Selena ZammitF: 1211Career: 39: 21-11-2Prizemoney: $300,695
+750
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7 Nangar Larry
+1000
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8 Marvel Zombie
T: Allan ManwaringF: 2531Career: 43: 9-17-8Prizemoney: $45,020
+2200
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