Mackenna shines in Golden Easter Egg Semi-Final, Primed for Final
The atmosphere at Wentworth Park was electric as Mackenna, one of the up-and-coming stars of greyhound racing, achieved a victory in the Ladbrokes Golden Easter Egg semi-finals.
Trained by Michelle Sultana and owned by Sydney businessman Giorgio Alvaro, Mackenna displayed her impressive skills, leaving her competitors trailing behind.
Despite starting from box six, Mackenna quickly took the lead and held onto it throughout the race.
Her impressive speed allowed her to finish six lengths ahead of Zipping Megatron with a time of 29.29 seconds.
Golden Easter Egg Semi-Final 4 Race Replay – Mackenna (29.29)
This performance was 0.09 seconds short of her fastest time ever recorded at Wentworth Park during the heats on March 30.
The greyhound racing community is buzzing with anticipation as Mackenna gears up for the final Saturday evening, with the leading greyhound betting sites opening the markets at $1.85 for Mackenna.
With her speed and unyielding determination, she is on track to claim the title of Golden Easter Egg Champion, following in the footsteps of greyhounds like She's A Pearl.
Mackenna's exceptional showing has garnered praise from both trainers and rivals Jason Magri, the trainer of Zipping Megatron, who came in second to Mackenna, shared his excitement by saying,
“I can't wait for the race.”
The upcoming Golden Easter Egg final is expected to be a thrilling event as Mackenna faces competition from impressive heat winners like Nad Al Sheba, All Natural and Nangar Larry.
Each greyhound brings their skills and abilities to the track, setting the stage for an exciting showdown.
In races held on Saturday night, Good Odds Cobber, owned by Frank Hurst, took the spot in the Group 3 Simply Limelight New Sensation race, showcasing his potential as a rising star in the sport.
Group 3 New Sensation Final – Good Odds Cobber (29.43)
Zipping Mario under Sam Sultanas training claimed victory in the Ladbrokes Magic Maiden race.
Additionally, Palawa King and Queenslander Valpolicella emerged victorious in their heats of the Group 1 Farrells Association Cup.
As fans of greyhound racing eagerly await the Golden Easter Egg showdown, all attention is focused on Mackenna.
A standout sensation to make her mark in greyhound racing history.
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
+2000
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2 Mackenna
T: Michelle SultanaF: 1116Career: 16: 11-2-0Prizemoney: $39,660
-117.65
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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
+500
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5 Nangar Jim
T: Jospeh McFaydenF: 2311Career: 30: 15-10-1Prizemoney: $149,740
+2000
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6 All Natural
+1100
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7 Nangar Larry
T: Jodie LordF: 1412Career: 42: 21-3-8Prizemoney: $162,095
+1300
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8 Marvel Zombie
T: Allan ManwaringF: 2531Career: 43: 9-17-8Prizemoney: $45,020
+2500
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9 Big Thunder
T: Helen RylandsF: 3372Career: 38: 9-8-9Prizemoney: $47,630
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10 Shima Current
T: Thomas DaillyF: 3435Career: 41: 10-11-5Prizemoney: $56,940
+1100
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