The Gawler Greyhound Racing Club honoured the memory of those who fought for our Country with a special ANZAC day meeting. All races were named after veterans and the Gawler Greyhound Racing Club was also pleased to contribute financially to the RSL appeal. The last post was played and Chairman of the Gawler RSL, Paul Little, read the ode while a minute silence was taken.
The feature race for the day was the James Wood VC Stake over 400m which was won in a smart time of 22.94seconds by Djays Fortune trained by John Mundy from Lewiston. After a slow start the fawn dog quickly caught the early leaders and ran on to win by 3 lengths. Second placed dog was Ima Smithy trained by Robyn Mackellar also from Lewiston and the early leader Optic Angel trained by John Sewer from Ferryden Park came 3rd.
Deb Isacson Mike Wittholz (Chairman GGRC) and Paul Little (Chairman Gawler RSL)
Photos courtesy of Arclight Photography
Gawler held racing Sunday night with local trainer Aart Verhoef (pictured) winning with Top Nolen in race 3 over the 400metre distance. Top Nolen squeezed through on the first turn to take the lead and by the end of the back straight lead by more than 4 lengths. This lead was extended to almost 6 lengths over the finish line in a time of 22.88 seconds beating home Fabriental trained by Des Hockley and coming 3rd was Bogie Tiara trained by Ben Rawlings
Aart Verhoef Simon Gessler and Top Nolen
Photos courtesy of Arclight Photography
Meetings continue weekly on Sunday evenings and Tuesday afternoons. Why not join and enjoy a good meal while watching the racing from the new venue.