Former part-owner Kieran Hickey just confirmed that Fear Zafonic had an overnight flight to Sydney after leaving Charlie’s. And it was said that there were a few tears shed because of the departure to Sydney.

Hickey said: “He left Charlie’s [trainer Lister] on Tuesday and was on an overnight flight to Sydney. Charlie saw him off with Pat [Cartledge] and Ian Sutherland; I don’t think any of them would be embarrassed if I told you that there were a few tears shed.”

Of course, there can be some few tears for departure of Fear Zafonic to Sydney. It was something to have some few tears for. Most likely, it was not a good thing particularly for Charlie. However, the racer did so well while under Charlie’s care. And he signed off perfectly with the Betfair East Anglian Derby title still belonging to him. There were some things to be really thankful for though he needed to depart and move to Australia and be at Tony and Jane Apap’s A-Team Stud in Queensland.

And his supporters must have realized this as well when finally their favorite racer has arrived in Australia. They have realized that there were things to be happy for even though he should leave and fly to Australia to be at the said stud in Queensland. Fear Zafonic did so well while under care of Charlie. And yes, he signed off perfectly because he still owned the Betfair East Anglian Derby title.

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However, the owners of the October 2006 son of Premier Fantasy and Farloe Oysterwas failed to win the Owners of the Year title. Instead of Paul Shaw, Simon Wooder and Kieron Roe, owners of Kinda Ready were the ones who brought home the title. But such owners, Daren Johnson, Gary Crouch, Chris Badger and Lee Jordan have actually been doing their part for Kinda Ready.

Lister, though didn’t directly won a title, seemed like a real winner as well as it was already his fourth time to be at Greyhound of the Year awarding ceremony following Spring Rose in 1996, Some Picture in 1997 and Rapid Ranger in 2001. Just more to come for this great trainer.

In total, Fear Zafonic raced for 20 times in 2009 from as early as January 5 to November 26. And for the record, he won for 9 times. In big events, he made it. Just like in Perry Barr and Yarmouth, he was successful.

Fear Zafonic, considering his achievements, was the one then that’s truly worthy of the highly distinguished 2009 Greyhound of the Year title, which indeed a lot have been wanting.

But others that failed to win the most sought after title should not feel undeserving. Any greyhound that gave it all in 2009′s races was deserving as well for such title.

Others that failed should not let themselves be drowned in despair. There is always a next time. For this year’s title, they still have a chance. They should just again be well in the race tracks.

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Fear Zafonic, was first thought to be the one that will surely bring home the title however, things have changed and the chances now are likely to be on the Eclipse pride’s side.

One greyhound racing enthusiast and writer said, “had he won the Eclipse, it would have been his. But victory for Eye On The Storm has thrown it open. It’s also helped the likes of Midway Skipper and maybe even sprinter Jimmy Lollie to close the gap. They both won at Nottingham and are finishing the year very strongly”.

In a period of time, anything can really happen. Like with the most coveted Greyhound of the Year title that is believed to be meant for Fear Zafonic and now turned out to be for the magnificent Eclipse winner.

But of course, the year is about to end in weeks time. Anything can still really happen. Eye On The Storm may be triumphant on Oaks final night at the Wimbledon this coming December 15, but then may be not on the flip side. But one thing is sure, the result of the race will somehow have an impact on the outcome of the battle for the Greyhound of the Year title.

We are all greyhound racing enthusiasts, thus, let us keep our eyes open to every event that is still to happen before the year ends. One may just turn everything upside down. The Greyhound of the Year title is to be given to a certain greyhound soon.

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As of now, there are several greyhounds to be considered for the title. Several options indeed that will succeed last year’s winner Lenson Joker.

First on the list is actually Fear Zafonic, that according to one insider, looks to have the edge now. And for such insider, “He was just touched off in the Derby, but has come back to win the Betfair Derby at Yarmouth. He had some wins in the early part of the year, too.”

But fans of Zafonic are not yet that complacent about their greyhound on bagging home the title. At Nottingham, for the upcoming Eclipse, award nominees Lenson Bolt and Eye Onthe Storm will battle which may then change the situation in regards to the race for the title on being the Greyhound of the Year.

Next on the list is most likely Derby winner Kinda Ready, the leading hurdler Platinumlancelot. Followed possibly by the Glenroe Ginger and then by Ballymac Ruso. The latter should have improved his profile by aid of the All England Cup at Newcastle.

Well it’s still quite a long way to go for all the candidates for the Greyhound of the Year title. Yes, there are still some major events happening next month that can greatly affect the race for the title. All of the greyhound racing and betting fans’ should still keep keen eyes on the possible things that may happen. The race is not yet even close to being over.

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