Kel Greenough annexed the first and last legs of the Sandown quaddie last Thursday night to bring up a significant milestone for the popular Pearcedale trainer.
During a brief respite from the rain that had drenched Sandown Park in the lead up, Rivergum Drive pounced from box 1, leaving the rail briefly to pass early leader Bowl ‘Em Out and power to victory in a slick 29.34. Three races later, Billo’s Pick jumped from box 8 to scoot around the field at the first turn and find the line in 29.40. The two brindle chasers were clearly the two fastest winners on night.
“They both drew their box so we were pretty confident coming into their races,” said Angela Jackson, deputising for her father, Kel Greenough.
The kennel’s confidence proved well founded and both greyhounds started as short favourites. The double brought up the kennel’s 50th win in Victoria in 2015 at an astonishing winning strike rate of 47%.
“That’s a pretty good strike rate, much better than mum’s!” said Jackson with a laugh. Despite the ‘rivalry’, Team Greenough is a tight knit operation involving three generations of the family. And as is custom after each run, the team enjoyed a stop at McDonald’s on the way home for an ice-cream.
“The greyhounds certainly enjoy their ice cream!” said Jackson.
“These two look like brothers and they’re kennelled next to each other at home, but Billo is much more laid back than Zorro (Rivergum Drive). They’re good friends.”
Sandown’s annual ‘Man’s Night’ – a fundraising event for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia – will be held this Thursday 3 September. A highlight of the night will be the finals of the inaugural $20,000 Sandown Darts Challenge, with Australian darts champion Kyle Anderson on hand to challenge the winner.
Dining for the night is still available, contact the club on 9546 9511 to reserve a table.
Rivergum Drive wins the first leg of the quaddie
Billo’s Pick wins the last leg of the quaddie
