Sharp family snare $81 Beauty

Tears flowed last night as Crump’s Beauty defied her record starting price to claim the $13,000 Vic Bred final.

Crump’s Beauty began well and took advantage of a clear run early, sneaking under New Level and Leprechaun Storm approaching the home turn and dashing away to win by 3½ lengths.

Crump’s Beauty paid $81.50 on the Victorian TAB, the highest ever winning dividend at Sandown Park, and was the first leg of a quaddie that would pay almost $9000.

While trainer Jason Sharp admitted Crump’s Beauty wasn’t the best greyhound in the race, he did believe the odds weren’t an accurate representation of her chances.

“Nah, I didn’t think she’d be those odds. There were better dogs in the race though I thought she had a chance. It all depended on what Gold Bombardier was going to do and we were lucky enough to avoid him early. I’m really happy with her run,” said Sharp.

The popular Sharp family has enjoyed a successful summer at tracks around the state, with the entire family typically on hand to share handling responsibilities. With school resuming earlier in the week, it was left to Jason to fly the flag on his own.

“Liam (Jason’s son) is back to school today and the night ends a bit late. Since he’s been handling he’s got a winning strike rate of about 80% so I try to give him every one I can now. Him and the rest of the family would’ve been going off at home tonight.”

Crump’s Beauty is owned by the Sharp family and longtime friend Laurie Rounds, who also bred the litter.

“It does make it a bit more special. Laurie will be rapt. He had a stroke 18 months ago, he hasn’t been able to work and his dogs are his only income.

“He’d be crying. I’ve got no doubt he’ll be crying, so I won’t ring him for an hour.”

Highest priced winners at Sandown Park since 2011