The consistent Rugall continued his good run of form when he made it back-to-back wins last night at Sandown Park.
Rugall was fast to begin from box one and established a two length break down the back straight. He was challenged in the later stages of the race however hung on to win by a head in 34.62.
Trainer Benny Briffa was full of praise for Rugall.
“He’s a great chaser and puts in everything that he’s got – he’s gone from strength to strength throughout his career.
“When he first started racing he was only a tier 3 sprinter but I’ve put a lot of time into him and he has come a long way since then,” said Briffa.
Rugall boasts an impressive record having won seven and placed in 16 of his 34 career starts.
“It’s funny he’s only missed a placing twice out of 14 starts over 595m at Sandown though he always seems to be at big odds.”
Owners of Rugall have witnessed his rise first hand ever since he was a pup, and love watching him do what he does best.
“There’s a group of about 10 that own Rugall, they have owned him since he was a pup and educated him – they just love watching him race and always have their $10 each-way on him.”
Briffa only has three greyhounds at his property in Coolaroo and uses a local straight track in Broadmeadows to work his greyhounds.
“I give them a 400m run up the straight, they love to chase the car as I drive alongside them. I like to keep my dogs fresh but Rugall is a bit different, he just loves running.”
At the end of Rugall’s racing career Briffa will be forced to make an influential decision.
“At the end of Rugall’s career I’ll have a big problem, as all the owners are debating over who will get to keep him as their pet,” laughed Briffa.
Rugall’s win was one of many highlights on the night as it was Mans Night at Sandown Park, with over $10,000 being raised for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.
Rugall takes out race 7 in 34.62
