By now we are on the homeward leg of the coursing season. With only one meeting to be conducted; the Waterloo Cup meeting at Benalla.
With Arctic Iron having his eyes firmly focused on the Waterloo Cup which would put the icing on both his cake and that of his trainer Graham Whitford for the 2010 coursing season, one wonders what else this feature classic event will 'turn up".
Both Little Master and Silverwater Jack have performed admirably well so far this season. Whilst they are both puppies in coursing terms, they don't know this and if they are heading for a tilt at the Waterloo Cup they'll do there best for their trainers. Little master is trained by Bianca Whitford and Silverwater jack is trained by Alastair Armstrong. Nicole Stanley could have a card or two up her sleeve with her great team. It's all on the two days and how the draw pans out.
This year has been one of our most challenging years in recent times. Our nominations have been lower than expected and during the off season the executive committee will investigation and try and determine the reasons for this. All in all you can be assured that we will try and address this situation and propose a great calendar for the 2011 season.
The rain has been a godsend in some cases and may prove and head ache in other cases. Currently areas in the North East of the State have been told to be on alert with Shepparton, Wangaratta, Benalla areas all in for a massive amount of rain. 100mm to 150 mms are being forecast.
Trials at Benalla for Sunday 5th September, have been cancelled.
