Smith’s surprise contenders poised for Association Cup glory
Trainer David Smith is gearing up for a showdown in the Group 1 Farrells Association Cup heats (720m) at Wentworth Park this Saturday.
He's putting his faith in his greyhounds, Sublime Ethics and Canya Amy, to shake things up and potentially pull off a surprise win.
Canya Amy, an addition to Smith's team, has been showing potential in her trial runs, with an impressive time of 42.25 last weekend.
Despite falling short of a victory, Smith is hopeful that she can outshine the competition and secure a spot in the race with a $75,000 prize.
Facing competition from rivals like three-time group 1 winner Valpolicella in her heat, Canya Amy will need to bring her A game to advance, with the top greyhound bookmakers offering $5.50 for Canya Amy to win heat 3.
While acknowledging the challenge ahead, Smith remains positive about their chances against Palawa King in the showdown.
Farrells Association Cup Heat 3 Draw And Odds
2024 Farrells Association Cup Heat 3 Box Draw & FieldWentworth park720m$7,200 to-the-winnerSaturday, April 6 2024
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1 Aston Costello
T: Charmaine RobertsF: 1415Career: 42: 12-9-5Prizemoney: $87,630
+280
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2 Binalong Time
T: Melinda FinnF: 4141Career: 26: 9-6-2Prizemoney: $48,840
+1200
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3 Palawa King
T: Jack SmithF: 1212Career: 61: 25-12-11Prizemoney: $723,125
-153.85
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4 Remas Emerald
T: Edward FoyleF: 6344Career: 63: 7-7-8Prizemoney: $27,200
+4000
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5 VACANT BOX
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6 Sin Rap Explode
T: Shaun ParnisF: 1144Career: 19: 4-3-4Prizemoney: $27,205
+600
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7 Aussie Warpath
T: Neville BrownF: 3315Career: 36: 3-8-10Prizemoney: $22,960
+4000
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8 Canya Amy
T: David SmithF: 6212Career: 17: 6-2-0Prizemoney: $24,225
+450
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As for Sublime Ethics, there are some doubts about her performance over the distance, despite a trial time of 42.74.
Smith is cautious due to a clock malfunction during the trial run and awaits confirmation before making any bold predictions.
He intends to gather insights during the race on Saturday before making any evaluations.
While Smith is focused on the challenge of the Farrells Association Cup, he also has his eye on The 715 at The Gardens for Sublime Ethics.
He thinks that a tighter track and a shorter distance might suit her running style better.
Farrells Association Cup Heat 2 Draw And Odds
2024 Farrells Association Cup Heat 2 Box Draw & FieldWentworth park720m$7,200 to-the-winnerSaturday, April 6 2024
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1 Glaski Poke
T: John WoodsF: 2241Career: 37: 8-9-10Prizemoney: $49,925
+1000
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2 I'Li See
T: Mark DavidsonF: 5132Career: 17: 5-4-3Prizemoney: $20,460
+3000
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3 Has Ability
+900
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4 Sublime Ethics
T: David SmithF: 4221Career: 32: 13-5-7Prizemoney: $62,080
+1400
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5 Nangar Rocket
T: Dennis BarnesF: 8416Career: 57: 19-14-10Prizemoney: $219,845
+500
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6 Drill Sergeant
T: Shane DrummondF: 1211Career: 46: 13-14-6Prizemoney: $269,438
+290
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7 Zipping Ada
T: Stuart BarronF: 1456Career: 22: 4-2-2Prizemoney: $19,590
+4000
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8 Valpolicella
-142.86
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As anticipation grows for Saturday's heats, Canya Amy has garnered support from bettors, with odds shortening from $7 to $5.50 from her box-eight draw.
Meanwhile, series favourite Palawa King maintains the position at $1.65 in the qualifier.
With a night of greyhound racing, all attention will be on Wentworth Park as David Smith's greyhounds, Canya Amy, and Sublime Ethics strive to overcome the odds and leave their mark in the prestigious Group 1 Farrells Association Cup.
2024 Farrells Association Cup Heat 1 Draw And Odds
2024 Farrells Association Cup Heat 1 Box Draw & FieldWentworth park720m$7,200 to-the-winnerSaturday, April 6 2024
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1 What Can Do
T: Craig BenjaminF: 3213Career: 23: 3-6-4Prizemoney: $19,990
+1200
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3 Bella Una
T: Jack SmithF: 2121Career: 36: 10-9-4Prizemoney: $201,620
+500
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4 Zulu Blast
T: Jason ThompsonF: 1123Career: 30: 13-4-2Prizemoney: $94,045
-125
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5 Al's Entity
T: Darryl ThomasF: 2127Career: 33: 9-10-6Prizemoney: $94,535
+360
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6 Skinny Juan
T: Harry SarkisF: 1511Career: 5: 3-1-0Prizemoney: $5,540
+900
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7 Zipping Whiskey
T: Martin HallinanF: 3843Career: 40: 8-5-7Prizemoney: $73.045
+900
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8 Joan Flow
T: Scott MorganF: 3146Career: 25: 2-5-4Prizemoney: $10,550
+3000
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