David Braithwaite
DARRIMAN trainer Bill McMahon had three winners during Sunday night’s Sale greyhounds meeting.
McMahon’s Harrigan won the 440 metre mixed grade six and seven final by three lengths from Golden Skyrocket, trained by Gavin Clifton by Tynong North.
Dogs trained by McMahon won both heats of the 440m grade five series. Dr Carmel won the first heat by four lengths from Dr Luna, trained by Judy McMahon.
In the second heat, Dr Knuckles led all the way, but survived a challenge from Aston Jupiter, trained by Graeme Jose at Catani, and Dr Lynch, trained by Ronald Winter at Denison.
The final will be held on Sunday night.
Pearcedale trainer Jason Thompson had four winners on the night: Rebellious, Interrogate, Aussie Secret and Zambora Lou.
The night began with Merina winning a 440m maiden for Bev Proctor at Alberton West.
In the first heat of the 520m grade five series, Sandy Gem won for John Connor at Rosedale, just ahead of Bill McMahon’s Claydon. Less than two seconds separated the first five dogs.
Variation, trained by Matt Clark at Briagolong, won the second heat, with the final this Sunday.
The night’s final race, a 440m grade five, was a race in two, with Angelic Shadow, trained by Chris Tilley at Sale, finishing half a length ahead of Camila, trained by Jenny Gill at Darriman.
Earlier, Zealous Alex claimed a second win from three starts for Terri-Maree Morris at Traralgon in the 440m grade seven.
The next meeting at Sale will be Friday night.
DR Madison, trained by Bill McMahon, won a 515m free for all at Sandown Park on Thursday night. Claiming a third victory from her past four starts, Dr Madison just won from a fast-finishing Lakeview Walter, trained at Metung by Monique Whelan.
In Warragul on Friday night, Floats Alone, trained by Des Douch at Maffra, won a 460m mixed grade six and seven.
The dog now has three wins from six career starts. Douch had more success on Saturday night at The Meadows, where Sovereign Wind was an impressive six-length winner in a 525m grade five.
GREENWATTLE Racecourse will host a horse racing meet on Wednesday.
The first of eight races is scheduled to leave the gates at 12.25pm, with the last at 4.30pm.
In line with COVID-safe rules, people intending to attend the races must register on the Sale Turf Club website.
