The Greame Jose-trained racer indeed had what seemed to be a great edge for much of the 650-metre race, however it looked like he had to hold off a strikingly bold late challenge from Next Top Model before having the first prize of $50,000 by just three quarters of a length. Because of his win, his career stake earnings instantly went up to $397,365.

“It was a race against time to get him right for the final. He injured his calf in his heat win six days earlier so I couldn’t exercise him at all during the week as he needed rest. Ideally I like to give him a gallop in between races, and without that gallop he was a bit underdone…but his heart got him over the line”, said Mantra Lad’s trainer Graeme Jose.

At this point, the champion greyhound has recorded 52 starts for 24 wins and 16 placings. However, he is confirmed to be retiring to stud. But before it happens, he is likely to race for at least once or even for few more.

Mantra Lad is now set for the heats of the $50,000 to-the winner Group 1 Association Cup that will take place in Sydney this month. It is a one good race for him as it gives him the chance to be a step closer to the prize money record set way back in 1998, the Rapid Journey’s all-time Australian prize money record of $530,995. It will be a great achievement for him if ever he win in the event. He might be retiring to stud but he will do so with so great pride if ever.

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November, started with a great victory in the Group 2 Hume Cup final. The superstar bitch did not only manage to dominate the final effortlessly but also made it to break the Meadows track record at the same time. Then at Wentworth Park, at the Summer Cup heats, she won in another final having the fastest time of 42.14.

Next it was a week later after the said win when she made it at the Group race that was her sixth in a row for the fast finishing Forty Twenty. It was also her nine straight win.

Then, back in Melbourne, Amity Bale participated at the Bold Trease Carnival Cup. She actually started as $1.70 favourite and eventually ended winning the third place in a fast of 42.08. She was behind Drill ‘em.

The previous month can be considered a very competitive month for Amity Bale. It was full of group races that really challenged her to show off what she got. She did great the previous month. Thus, it is not surprising now why she is the Greyhound of the Month for the said month, November.

But Amity Bale is not alone in celebrating now as she was actually recognized along with Paul Wheeler & Graeme Bate. And just to mention, at this point she is one with Cindeen Shelby, Dyna Lachlan, Red Shilling, Trew Millions, High Earner, Mantra Lad, Dana Beatrice, Miss Slick, Gunnadoo Magic and Velocette, the other AGRA Greyhound of the Month winners for 2009.

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Last week, Brisbane Club announced the nine greyhounds under final consideration for the 2008 Hawkins Media Solutions Superstayers 710m. Greyhounds include Black Monty, Chinatown Lad, Fallen Zorro, Gunnadoo Magic, Kulu Spirit, Lilley Criminal, Mantra Lad, Nicely Done, and Western Land.

Yesterday, 25th of November 2008, from the nine greyhounds came the final four which include Chinatown Lad, Fallen Zorro, Gunnadoo Magic, and Lilley Criminal. The final four are considered the best greyhounds from the nine announced last week. They have already received invitations to participate in the 2008 Hawkins Media Solutions Superstayers 710m to be held on the 4th day of December 2008, Thursday, at the the Albion Park Raceway at Breakfast Creek.

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Enticing Prize Money at Stake

In total, prize money amounted to $22,000. The $15,000 will go to the winner, the $4000 to the 2nd placer, the $2000 to the 3rd placer, and the $1000 to the 4th placer. At showdown on the 4th day of December 2008, Thursday, all four greyhounds are expected to perform at their best. Now, who’s your bet from the final four invitees to the 2008 Hawkins Super Stayers? Few weeks before the showdown, the heat is already on!

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