By JASON ADAMS
PEGGY Sable recorded her first city class win on Thursday when she claimed the GRV-to-the-city sprint final.
Peggy Sable began well from the coveted box one and held her position to lead comfortably around the first bend. After that there was no catching Peggy, she went on win by one-and-one-half lengths in 30.05.
The race was Peggy Sable’s first at Sandown Park, having run her previous 11 of 12 starts at Cranbourne.
Lang Lang trainer John Clay was very pleased with the run.
“She went really well – I think in the near future she’ll be able to rise in distance,” Clay said.
“Although it was her first race start at the track, it wasn’t the first time she’s paid a visit to the View Road circuit.
“We went to Sandown and trialled her last week.
“Her owners Gail and John Mallon had trialled her there once before – she ran good times but we thought she needed another look to get used to the track.”
Clay has only been listed as Peggy Sable’s trainer since March, however the pair were no strangers to each other prior to the move.
“When her owners trained her I used to have a look over her and make sure she was in good health.
“They recently moved house, as a result they asked if I could train her – I already knew her well so she settled into my kennel nicely.
“Prior to me training her, she didn’t enjoy going for walks – now she’s here, it’s almost like she wants me to speed up,” laughed Clay.
“She’s a character in herself, she’s a great dog.”
Clay has trained greyhounds since 1968 and is a big believer in quality over quantity.
“We’ve got five greyhounds in our kennel at the moment – they all have ability and we can’t wait to get them to the track.”
