Victorian contenders Zara’s Ivan (Andrea Dailly) and Idolize (Peter Presutto) finished out of the placings to NSW star She’s A Pearl (Jodie Lord) in Saturday night’s main event at Wentworth Park – the $343,000 Group 1 Golden Easter Egg – however it was still a remarkably successful night for the Big V.
Gypsy Wyong (Andea Dailly) and Mepunga Ruby (Jeff Britton) made it a Victorian quinella in the $102,500 Group 1 Association Cup (720m), while Dailly filled the trifecta in the $33,500 Group 3 The Ambrosoli, with Lala Kiwi defeating Zippy Tesla and Daph’s Ascend.
Meanwhile, young Victorian trainer Kayla Cottrell also had a night to remember when Devine Empress took out the $55,000 age-restricted Group 3 New Sensation (520m).
“She came out better tonight and there was that clear passage into the first turn and she just took advantage of it,” Kayla told The Dogs post-race.
“She doesn’t know how to take a hard hit. She’s just determined and a super chaser.”
“She’s still learning, very immature and it’s only early stages, (but) I’m very happy with tonight and there’s plenty more improvement in her that’s for sure.”
Kayla Cottrell has a New Sensation on her hands, and her divine Devine Empress has a bright future. Here’s what Kayla had to say after the win…
Is she #MDC bound…? Find out!#thedogs #GEE #LGEE #GreyhoundRacing #Racing #wentypark pic.twitter.com/VQKKzD1AX5
— The Dogs (@Thedogs_com_au) April 9, 2022
She is DEVINE!
Victorian raiders Kayla Cottrell and Devine Empress take the G3 New Sensation Final at Wentworth Park Greyhounds in 29.70!
Results: https://t.co/mDmtsRbDRv#thedogs #GEE #LGEE #GreyhoundRacing #Racing #wentypark @WatchDogRacing pic.twitter.com/qevmZk1B5b
— The Dogs (@Thedogs_com_au) April 9, 2022
Gypsy Wyong has scored an upset win in the Wests Group Association Cup Final in 42.15 – and another feature goes to Victoria!
Results: https://t.co/zV92Up66x0#thedogs #GEE #LGEE #GreyhoundRacing #Racing #wentypark @WatchDogRacing pic.twitter.com/12FmUfQVGi
— The Dogs (@Thedogs_com_au) April 9, 2022
It’s a Dailly trifecta in The Ambrosoli! Lala Kiwi wins from Zippy Tesla and Daph’s Ascend in 29.94!
Results: https://t.co/JmCQ0JUbz8…#thedogs #GEE #LGEE #GreyhoundRacing #Racing #wentypark @WatchDogRacing pic.twitter.com/Eiao5c7Dvu
— The Dogs (@Thedogs_com_au) April 9, 2022