The much anticipated box draw for the $500,000 TAB Melbourne Cup was conducted during the ‘Dog’s Breakfast’ at Sandown Park this morning, and was broadcast live on RSN – Racing and Sport.
Fastest heat winner Glen Gallon has drew box 1, leading TAB to install the star Queenslander a $3.70 favourite.
Following the box draw, trainers Graeme Bate, Tony Brett and Stephen McKenna shared their thoughts with RSN’s Mick McGuane and Adam White, and all were optimistic about their runner’s chances in the final.
The 2012 TAB Melbourne Cup is one of the most open in the event’s 57 year history. It is the highlight of an outstanding card of greyhound racing that also includes the $145,000 Group 1 Solo Bold Trease, featuring super star Miata chasing a fourth Group title.
Click here for replays of last Thursday night’s TAB Melbourne Cup heats, or here for replays of the Solo Bold Trease heats.
The TAB is guaranteeing a $500,000 quadrella pool on Thursday night’s meeting. First leg kicks off on race 5 at 8.28pm.
On course, one lucky patron will have the chance to spin the Sandown Big Wheel for the chance to win $500,000 cash, while one in eight patrons will win a $25 mystery bet on the TAB Melbourne Cup.
Entry to Thursday night’s TAB Melbourne Cup night is free. Gates open at 6.00pm with the first race at 7.08pm.
$500,000 TAB Melbourne Cup (515m)
Box Greyhound Trainer Best
1 Glen Gallon
Tony Brett
29.23
2 Got A Moment
Jason Thompson
29.40
3 Don’t Knocka Him
Jason Thompson 29.30
4 Proven Nitro
Jason Thompson
29.14
5 Desalle Bale
Graeme Bate
29.45
6 General Destini
Norm Rinaldi
29.32
7 Hurunui Hitman
Stephen McKenna
29.32
8 Linden Magpie
John Norden
29.28
9 Maverick Tiger
Kel Greenough
1st Res
10 Peggy May
Jason Thompson
2nd Res
Mick Floyd selects: 1. Don’t Knocka Him, 2. Proven Nitro, 3. Glen Gallon
