Wise Barra captures 50th Year Anniversary Cup at Mandurah
Wise Barra delivered a commanding performance to capture the 50th Year Anniversary Cup at Mandurah, showcasing her class and early speed in the 488m feature event.
Breaking from the rails in box one, the Chris Halse-trained greyhound led from start to finish, clocking 27.11 seconds and securing the $20,000 first prize.
Starting at $7 with the top greyhound bookmakers, Wise Barra jumped sharply with a 5.63 first sectional, holding off Aston Costello, who finished 1.75 lengths behind in second, while Bezzecchi claimed third after a close photo finish with Uncle Tommy.
Anniversary Cup Final Race Replay – Wise Barra (27.11)
This victory marked Wise Barra’s 14th career win from 42 starts, further solidifying her reputation as one of Western Australia’s standout competitors.
Wise Barra’s clean getaway and ability to capitalise on her favourable draw made all the difference in a field filled with talent.
While Aston Costello and Bezzecchi both ran strong races, they couldn’t match the leader’s pace in the crucial stages.
This victory adds another highlight to Wise Barra’s impressive career, and with her form peaking, future feature race targets could be on the horizon.
Anniversary Cup 2024 Results – Mandurah
2024 Anniversary Cup Results |
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| 1st |
1 Wise Barra
T: Chris HalseTime: 27.11Margin:
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| 2nd |
7 Aston Costello
T: Kody CharlesTime: 27.22Margin: 1.75 Lengths
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| 3rd |
4 Bezzechi
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| 4th |
2 Unlce Tommy
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| 5th |
9 Shy Emoji (Box 8)
T: David HobbyTime: 27.70Margin: 8.53 Lengths
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| 6th |
6 Sunset Mirage
T: David HobbyTime: 27.76Margin: 9.28 Lengths
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| 7th |
3 Starlight Panama
T: Paul StuartTime: 27.79Margin: 9.78 Lengths
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| 8th |
5 Bagnaia
T: Paul StuartTime: 27.94Margin: 11.78 Lengths
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