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Some terrific dogs over including the best of all the one and only BETTYS ANGEL.
Unfortunately DYNA UTAH is still off the scene a big blow.
BETTYS ANGEL scorched around in 29-12 last week[3rd quickest time ever at AP]
R9-6 BA has won 13 of 18 runs, prizemoney of $265k
BLIZZARD JACK
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The ROOBURGER rocket is runnng R10-6
JOHN GRAY MEMORIAL HEATS
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6 heats being run and named after one of the most affable effervesant characters seen
on a dog track.
GRAY was an early bookmaker at the track[first meeting 20/4/72 I reckon he would have
been there as a bookie]
He was loud, boisterous very self opiniated and a real genuine character.
GRAY was known to roll up quite inebriated at times!
His bookmaking was unique as he predominantly just layed the roughies.
GRAY passed away about a decade ago, but left an indellible affect at AP.
His sons are erstwhlie participants in the dog industry.
Howard GRAY was a formidable trainer here in the 70s[and 80s?] before relocating
in Queensland as a trainer.
HG trained a favourite of mine in the 70s Hypnotic Charm.
Vaughan GRAY is the face of the bookies on course who currently works for PETER
DAMMERELL as a bagman, and did work with GREG STEWART as well[where is he now ?]
VG does a lot of consultive work for the industry, and a nice bloke to boot.
SAXONS BLACK
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The Troy Murray star pup has had 7 runs for 5 wins + 2 places.
The strong sprinter is being tried at the 600m for the first time [ R6-5 ]
***MALS FORM TIP*** : Just an observation of over 30 years, dogs that start over
a longer distance after relatively few runs in sprints invariably win first up.
I recommend you follow this system for dogs 20 starts or less.
Too many strong sprinters who have 40+ sprint runs invariably dont measure
up over the longer trips.
EARLY MAL
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R2-3 HOWDY DOUG will run on well when clear a good PLACE chance
R8-1 MOOSE MASTER this is a favourite of Dutchys, this draw will be competitive EW
MALWATCH ONLY
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R6-5 SAXONS BACK over the 600m
R9-6 BETTYS ANGEL best dog in oz
R10-6 BLIZZARD JACK the rooburger rocket.
LAST WORD
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THANK GOD THEY DONT RACE THE ADELAIDE CUP 4 times in 2 weeks
well if he behaves like last week i,m stuffed.
