Vincent Bale tops Gold Bullion betting after scorching 29.41 win
Vincent Bale has emerged as the $4.50 favourite for the Group 1 Gold Bullion at Albion Park following a near record-breaking performance at The Meadows on Saturday night.
His scorching 29.41-second victory not only ranks as the third-fastest time ever recorded at the Melbourne venue but also highlights his blistering form heading into the prestigious series.
18/01/25 The Meadows Race 8 – Vincent Bale (29.41)
With 17 wins from 41 starts and career earnings exceeding $146,000, the Victorian sprinter is poised to take on Australia’s elite greyhounds.
The heats of the $375,000 Gold Bullion commence on Thursday night, where Vincent Bale will debut at Albion Park.
Adding to the challenge, he has drawn box six, a notoriously tricky position, particularly on an unfamiliar track.
Despite this, he enters the race as the $1.85 favourite with the leading greyhound bookmakers, buoyed by his recent success and exceptional form.
Box six has been a mixed draw for Vincent Bale, with four previous starts yielding one win and one third-place finish.
However, his ability to navigate through fields has improved significantly, and he will need to employ all his smarts to secure a clear run against tough competition in heat 2.
Rivals such as More Than Money in box one, a winner at Albion Park in 29.90 earlier this month, and Magistrate in box two, a proven performer with multiple victories at the track, will provide strong opposition.
The heat also features newcomers like Group 1 National Futurity finalist Sooty Keeping in box three, racing at Albion Park for the first time, and Group 1 Golden Sands finalist Autumn Storm in box eight, who boasts solid form and is well-suited to his wide draw.
While Vincent Bale prepares for his heat, Good Odds Cobber will be enjoying a nice break with already securing a place in the Gold Bullion final after his commanding performance in the Golden Ticket race.
Clocking 29.50 in the two-dog match race final, Good Odds Cobber displayed exceptional speed and strength to earn his guaranteed spot.
His strong Albion Park record and consistency have seen him firm into a $5.00 second favourite for the final, just behind Vincent Bale in the all-in markets at Neds Bookmaker.
With Vincent Bale seeking to navigate the heats and Good Odds Cobber already assured of his place, the Gold Bullion is shaping up to be one of the highlights of the Golden Greys Summer Carnival.
Both greyhounds are primed for success, and racing fans are eagerly anticipating the showdown in the $250,000 final on January 30.
Gold Bullion Heat Draw & Betting Odds
2025 Gold Bullion Heat 1 Box Draw & Field Albion Park 520m Group 1 $250,000 to-the-winner Thursday, January 23, 2025
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1 Wreck James
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2 Deadly Avenger
T: Tom TzouvelisF: 71261Career: 22: 8-4-3Prizemoney: $66,440
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3 Morton
T: Jason SharpF: 214fxCareer: 40: 18-5-8Prizemoney: $579,060
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4 Mossy Boots
T: John McCarthy F: 33113Career: 24: 3-8-9Prizemoney: $64,295
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5 Comedy Act
T: Mick JohnstonF: 14344Career: 32: 13-5-3Prizemoney: $62,245
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6 Backcreek Benny
T: Selena ZammitF: 41422Career: 40: 11-7-8Prizemoney: $57,615
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7 Duffman
T: Jedda CutlackF: 12326Career: 42: 12-13-7Prizemoney: $206,770
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8 Mustang Hayze
T: Sandra HuntF: 33122Career: 45: 13-9-10Prizemoney: $88,000
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2025 Gold Bullion Heat 2 Box Draw & Field Albion Park 520m Group 1 $250,000 to-the-winner Thursday, January 23, 2025
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1 More Than Money
T: Pamela FieldF: 41731Career: 47: 15-9-4Prizemoney: $126,515
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2 Magistrate
T: Gregory StellaF: 13232Career: 79: 31-27-8Prizemoney: $470,880
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3 Sooty Keeping
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4 Villante
T: Chris Brydon F: 53536Career: 108: 21-16-15Prizemoney: $135,335
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5 Stoaway
T: Tom TzouvelisF: 64113Career: 12: 4-2-2Prizemoney: $21,545
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6 Vincent Bale
T: Samantha GrenfellF: 41161Career: 41: 17-10-4Prizemoney: $152,285
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7 Party Mode
T: Craig GardollF: 11312Career: 44: 13-8-8Prizemoney: $97,295
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8 Autumn Storm
T: Tom TzouvelisF: 17241Career: 36: 12-11-4Prizemoney: $251,455
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2025 Gold Bullion Heat 3 Box Draw & Field Albion Park 520m Group 1 $250,000 to-the-winner Thursday, January 23, 2025
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1 Orli Bale
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2 Slack
T: Brian BakerF: 61411Career: 26: 8-4-2Prizemoney: $39,800
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3 Warm Cockles
T: David BurnettF: 724113Career: 34: 9-7-4Prizemoney: $81,915
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4 Prim And Precise
T: Tom Tzouvelis F: 82442Career: 23: 9-4-2Prizemoney: $63,260
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5 Nangar Gypsy
T: Dennis BarnesF: 12111Career: 53: 20-7-11Prizemoney: $204,350
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6 Coffee Blast
T: Dave IrwinF: 32161Career: 14: 6-3-1Prizemoney: $26,425
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7 Daysea’s Rory
T: Tom TzouvelisF: 13411Career: 42: 12-11-6Prizemoney: $305,560
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8 Here Wolfe
T: Bradley BelfordF: 32683Career: 67: 14-11-20Prizemoney: $81,405
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2025 Gold Bullion Heat 4 Box Draw & Field Albion Park 520m Group 1 $250,000 to-the-winner Thursday, January 23, 2025
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1 Tagovailoa
T: Tom TzouvelisF: 66133Career: 65: 16-6-12Prizemoney: $167,315
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2 Newton Hayze
T: Sandra HuntF: 35715Career: 18: 8-2-2Prizemoney: $62,865
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3 Mepunga Tully
T: Jeffrey BrittonF: 61122Career: 30: 11-4-3Prizemoney: $75,945
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4 Affluent
T: John Mccarthy F: 82442Career: 26: 7-4-6Prizemoney: $62,565
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5 Smooth Plane
T: Thomas DaillyF: 41212Career: 63: 22-16-3Prizemoney: $491,180
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6 Spirit Boy
T: Craig GardollF: 41821Career: 34: 18-5-3Prizemoney: $144,560
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7 Big Boy Bentley
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8 Barefoot Zulu
T: John ThompsonF: 3×335Career: 11: 4-2-3Prizemoney: $28,565
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