In a stunning turn of events at the recent Cadillac Racing Mount Gambier Cup Calcutta auction, a greyhound named Aston Gozo from Victoria made headlines by shattering previous records. The auction, held at Tara Raceway’s upgraded clubrooms, drew significant attention to Aston Gozo, owned by Ray Borda and trained by Robert Pallotta in Ripplebrook.
Aston Gozo’s impressive racing background, including a recent victory at Sandown Park over 515 meters in just 29.36 seconds, positioned her as the top-seeded contender in the Calcutta rankings. Consequently, she became the final runner to be auctioned, a position that traditionally garners intense bidding. The auction culminated in a groundbreaking bid of $1560 for Aston Gozo, setting a new record that surpassed the previous highest bid set in 2024.
Notable contenders in the 2025 Mount Gambier Calcutta included Darcy Dakota from Adelaide, winner of the Murray Bridge Cup, and Leo Bale from Victoria, a seasoned racer with 19 wins and $64,000 in prize money. The evolution of the Mount Gambier Cup, which originated in 1981 at Glenburnie, reflects a shift towards modernization in recent years. Innovations like electronic tracking of auction results have replaced manual record-keeping, enhancing the efficiency of the event.
The success of the Calcutta auction was attributed to the collaborative efforts of key individuals such as MC Graham Gill, auctioneer Chris Manser, and spotter John “Slogger” Richardson. Local trainers and supporters showed strong participation, signaling a promising outlook for the upcoming Mount Gambier Cup. The total Calcutta pool reached $7344, with the distribution split among the top three bids.
Aston Gozo’s stellar performance in the Mount Gambier Cup heats reaffirmed her status as a frontrunner, securing a spot in the final race lineup. The box draw for the final event was overseen by Greyhound Racing SA Racing Manager Shaun Mathieson, adding to the anticipation surrounding the race day on April 6 at Tara Raceway.
As the racing community gears up for the pinnacle event, the record-breaking bid for Aston Gozo stands as a testament to the excitement and competitiveness that define greyhound racing. Stay tuned for the thrilling conclusion of the 2025 Cadillac Racing Mount Gambier Cup, where Aston Gozo and other top contenders will vie for victory in this prestigious competition.
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