After a long history training greyhounds in New South Wales, Azzopardi relocated to Victoria in later half of 2015. Throughout 2016 we’ve seen him guide Zambora Brockie and No Donuts to a plethora of group wins. The Azzopardi kennel will no doubt be a force to be reckoned with this spring.
| ANTHONY AZZOPARDI | |
|---|---|
| Age: | 36 |
| Years as a trainer: | 22 |
| Trains from: | Myrniong (VIC) |
| Home town: | Penrith (NSW) |
| Number of greyhounds in work: | 31 |
| Number of people involved in the kennel: | 5 |
| Metro winners 2015/16: | 80 |
| Metro strike rate 2015/16: | 27% |
| Dogs to watch this Spring: | Ultimate Magic, Zambora Brockie |
| Biggest win: | Paws of Thunder (Asa Flying Spur, 2016) & Summer Distance Plate (No Donuts, 2016) |
| Best result in the Melbourne Cup: | Reserve (Cawbourne Whip, 2014) |
| What winning a Melbourne Cup means to you: | “Winning a Melbourne Cup would be a dream come true.” |
