Hammer nails Classic

Saturday, 25 Aug, 2018,
by Greyhound Racing Victoria

Hammer nails Classic

Slingshot Hammer, bred and owned by Jay Ferguson from the Victorian town of Clunes, won tonight’s Group 3 Cranbourne Classic (520m).

Despite being the fastest heat winner, drawing box one and being prepared by master trainer Robert Britton, Slingshot Hammer paid a generous $7.20.

Slingshot Hammer (Fernando Bale – Little Hammer) won by three lengths over Undisputed (Mario Briganti), Orson Allen (Correy Grenfell) and My Redeemer (David Geall) in 30.21sec.

The Cranbourne Classic is an age-restricted event with a first prize of $25,000, with the victory taking Slingshot Hammer’s record to nine wins from 22 starts and $46,535.

WATCH: Slingshot Hammer (1) wins the Cranbourne Classic to claim the $25,000 first prize.

Simone Fisher spoke to Jay Ferguson about Slingshot Hammer's win last Saturday.

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