Former South Australian Dashing Slay made the 2025 edition of the Launching Pad her own tonight at Sandown Park.
Trained by Kayla Cottrell, Dashing Slay flew through the series undefeated picking up the $150,000 winner’s check with ease.
Stopping the clock in 29.080 seconds, 14 lengths in front of Valenzuela and Doongalla Jessie in what could only be described as a messy affair.
Pre-race favourite Wyong Dallas was caught in a tangle with Elite Intention, both greyhounds finished the race.
Rumours amongst the Sky Racing airways post-race suggests Dashing Slay will be heading to Queensland for the Flying Amy Classic.
Dashing Slay is the daughter of Fernando Bale and Dashing Wilma, bred and owned by Gavin Harris.
Dashing Slay stamped her authority in the semi-finals of the Launching Pad, stopping the clock in a time of 28.953 seconds (5.07 early). Defeating Doongalla Jessie and one of the pre series fancies in Gambella.
The support card at Sandown was impressive with the Runway Final (consolation series for greyhounds who didn’t progress to semi-finals), the Launching Pad Consolation (greyhounds who ran third and fourth in their semi-finals) and the Easter Gift.
First reserve but race favourite My Boy Bingo for Rebecca Romyn just nabbed Select Airley on the line to win the Runway Final, taking home $15,000.
Anthony Azzopardi went one, two in the Launching Pad Consolation with Milton Cranberry leading all the way to win over kennel mate Gambella.
Team Grenfell claimed the Group 3 Easter Gift with Werris Bale at huge odds. Pre-race favourites Vincent Bale and Bagman finished at the rear of the field after finding bother.
