Tom Dailly’s Zipping Kai clinches Hume Cup at The Meadows
Zipping Kai, under the guidance of champion trainer Tom Dailly, clinched her first Group 1 victory on Saturday night, winning the prestigious Hume Cup at The Meadows.
The two-and-a-half-year-old greyhound surged ahead in the 600-metre race, holding off kennelmate Ethanol Volume by 1 length for a thrilling finish, clocking in at 34.19, with the leading Australian bookmakers paying $6.40 for the win.
Group 1 Hume Cup Race Replay – Zipping Kai (34.19)
Breaking swiftly from box two, Zipping Kai’s early speed gave her an edge over Ethanol Volume, who started from box one, with West Star joining the frontrunners from box seven.
The highly anticipated Raider’s Guide faced interference from Buddy Monelli at the second turn, allowing the lead trio to pull ahead.
As the race intensified, Ethanol Volume overtook West Star and mounted a final challenge against Zipping Kai around the last bend. However, the resilient Zack Monelli-sired greyhound maintained her pace, securing her maiden win at the elite level and a $75,000 prize, pushing her career earnings past the $100,000 mark.
Dailly’s night was further highlighted by the quinella finish, a fitting conclusion to an exceptional race for the kennel.
2024 Hume Cup Final Results
Hume Cup Final ResultsMeadows600m$75,000 to-the-winner9/11 – 7:27pm
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| 1st |
2 Zipping Kai
T: Thomas Dailly – Time: 34.19SP: $6.20
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| 2nd |
1 Ethanol Volume
T: Thomas Dailly – Time: 34.25Margin: 1.00SP: $7.70
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| 3rd |
9 West Star
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| 4th |
4 Succeed
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| 5th |
6 Paw Yasmin
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| 6th |
5 Mepunga Smokey
T: Jeffrey Britton – Time: 35.18Margin: 15.00SP: $4.30
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| 7th |
3 Raider’s Guide
T: Gary Fahey – Time: 35.34Margin: 17.25SP: $2.90
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| 8th |
8 Buddy Monelli
T: Lyn Smith – Time: 35.58Margin: 20.75SP: $22.80
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10 Alpha Zulu
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7 Mepunga Surprise
T: Jeffrey Britton
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