Master Logan’s maiden win a special one for Josh McDonald ‘s blue dog

winning his maiden in 23.57 ( 400m). (Photo: supplied)

There is always that one greyhound pup in a litter that catches the eye, and on Tuesday at Horsham, that pup saluted for his owner and trainer which made him as “proud as punch”.

of Murtoa trains a litter of greyhounds that he whelped and reared and the odd one of the litter, a blue dog amongst his black coloured brothers, won over hearts straight away.

Master Logan broke his maiden in 23.57 over the 400m journey, paying $4.20 for punters at greyhound betting sites.

An ecstatic trainer said he was just happy having a “blue dog” in the litter and that the win was made all the more sweeter.

“I just wanted a blue dog in the litter and there he was”, McDonald said.

“I always wanted a win with this one, so I'm very happy.”

With his handy early first section, Master Logan has now broken the 24.00 second barrier at his home track his last three starts and is reaching consistent levels.

The part-time trainer, farm-hand and electrician said the dog would tell him where to race next but a run at over the 450m is an option in the near future for the 22 month old son of and Lilly An' Page.

“He will tell me but I just love these dogs,” Mc Donald said.

“When I bred them I just wanted to be able to spoil them and then race them. They are an amazing animal.”

Master Logan as a pup

The 39-year-old greyhound lover is a regular at Horsham and and has had a lot of ups and downs in the sport over the past decade, but he admitted when you get a winner, the racing caper suddenly seems worth the time and energy again.

“I'm going to train this litter until retirement,” he said.

“You have to keep and eye on them and care for them. Every dog is different and it's such a great feeling when you get a winner.”

During the brunt of lockdowns, many did it tough; but having the support of their canine friends – many trainers have said the dogs had helped them through a turbulent 18 months.

Suddenly, the cold winter nights at Warrnambool and Horsham didn't seem as cold as trainers were just happy to be out and about with their companions. McDonald was no different and said greyhound racing had helped many in the industry, including himself to try and put aside the health crisis.

“I think it was very important for everyone that we kept on racing,” he said.

“For the welfare of trainers and for the welfare of the dogs.”

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