Miata

Unknown · February 2012

gee MIATA gave them a lesson - $1.35 was a good price for those who can afford to load up on the canine ATM

LuckyLongshots · February 2012

Yeah, tonight was the night to back her - she'll be back to $1.10 next start.

Shimaguni faded at the end - just not up to Miata (not sure any other dog is)

Punter · February 2012

Do winners get swabbed at the greyhounds?

Just asking. Not all Harness winners get swabbed.

LuckyLongshots · February 2012

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Do winners get swabbed at the greyhounds?

Just asking. Not all Harness winners get swabbed.

Pretty sure they do - even if not - any feature winners would most certainly be swabbed.

Think you'll find she is just naturally superior to anything she is up against!

TheDiva · February 2012

anyone know where to get a replay?

tony · February 2012

For some reason I cannot copy the link.

Go to http://www.themeadows.org.au/ and on the RHS of the page is an article about the race which has a link to the replay in it.

TheDiva · February 2012

Here it is, thanks for the directions Tony:

LuckyLongshots · February 2012

Story about why Miata was scratched this weekend.

WA Champ Miata out of Group 1 Superstayers Series

Connections and greyhound fans across the country have been dealt a huge blow with the scratching of Miata from the second heat of this Saturday?s Group 1 Macro Meats Superstayers series.

The daughter of Bombastic Shiraz and Winsome Bluebird has captured the imagination of greyhound followers across Australia with an amazing career to date, including nine track or sectional records and two Group-winning performances.

Trainer Paul Stuart said that his star chaser had not pulled up as well as he would have liked after her outstanding all-the-way victory in last week?s Group 2 Macro Meats Zoom Top at The Meadows.

?She?s a little bit jaded after her win in the Zoom Top last week. I flew her back to Perth after that race and we were due to arrive back in Melbourne this morning, but I just feel that another flight would knock her around too much.? ?It?s really disappointing because there has been a lot of hype about her racing this week, but I have to put her welfare first.?

Miata has won 20 of her 23 starts and still holds three track records at her home track at Cannington (530, 642 and 715 metres)

Story : courtesy of The Meadows themeadows.org.au

LuckyLongshots · March 2012

MIATA trialled during the week at Mandurah over the 405 metres clocking 22.37. Trainer Paul Stuart will trial Miata another couple of times before he heads across to Sydney for the Association Stakes during the rich Golden Easter Egg series.

http://www.greyhoundswa.com.au/News/LatestNews/tabid/220/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/305/Canning-Trophy-Final-and-Miata-update.aspx

theduke · March 2012

Miata trialled 30.27 over 530m this morning at Cannington into strong head wind.

tony · March 2012

Just broke the record at Wenty Park.

LuckyLongshots · March 2012

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Just broke the record at Wenty Park.

She is a superstar!

TheDiva · April 2012

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Just broke the record at Wenty Park.

got a link to a replay?

tony · April 2012

Try this link Diva

http://www.thedogs.com.au/tv/?id=293

Downbythepalms · April 2012

What a star!

TheDiva · April 2012

here it is......flying!

Brooksy · April 2012

WOW!!!!!

Brunswick_cow · April 2012

could have done another lap!! :wink:

LuckyLongshots · April 2012

Goes around Saturday night in the Association Cup at Wentworth Park over the 720m - good luck Miata and Paul.

Race 6 - HOTHAM BODY REPAIRS ASSOC. CUP 9:15 PM EST
NG 720 Metres $75000-$18750-$9375
Box Last 4 Greyhound Trainer Best Time T/D
1 1313 HOT BUZZARD Ronald Bell 42.53
2 2171 HE'S MY FUTURE Carolyn Reinke 42.32
3 4644 LAVANA Anthony Lord 42.33
4 4132 SHIMAGUNI 42.06
5 1442 HOTWIRE Graeme Barnett 42.66
6 2214 THRILLING BRAT 42.15
7 1143 GAIL ALLEN Simon Rhodes 42.68
8 1111 MIATA Paul Stuart 41.81
9 2645 ADELLE BALE 42.79
10 1525 COUSIN CALLUM Raymond Webster 42.47

Also Good Luck to Hot Irish in the most expensive greyhound race in the world - the Golden Easter Egg over the 520m

Race 8 - MACRO MEATS GOLDEN EASTER EGG 10:15 PM
NG 520 Metres $250000-$62500-$31250
Box Last 4 Greyhound Trainer Best Time T/D
1 2231 DON'T KNOCKA HIM Jason Thompson 29.57
2 8522 EL CABALLO Doreen Drynan 29.97
3 7222 FANCY DEAN Walter Lutiger 29.68
4 1521 DESALLE BALE Brendan Wheeler 29.78
5 5132 TIME AND MONEY Anthony Bragg 29.79
6 1231 HOT IRISH Ben Abercrombie 30.07
7 4822 WEZ DA RISK Pauline Moran 29.95
8 2211 DYNA BERT Andrea Dailly 29.71
9 1223 RITZA RYDER Mark Gatt 29.74
10 5733 WANDY NEG Frank Hardman 29.96

LuckyLongshots · April 2012

So she did it again the other week, winning the Association Cup coming from behind the leader - fantastic run - and a nice video to boot:
Replay - http://youtu.be/OM42xBHRKAQ

Story from the West Australian on Saturday:
http://www.greyhoundswa.com.au/Portals/0/docs/Racing/NewsAndMediaReleases/LatestNews/miata%20wanews20120414.pdf

TorpedoPunt · April 2012

Thanks LLS what a run that!

Not sure she would get The Beaver 297m at Northam but :lol: :lol: :lol:

LuckyLongshots · April 2012

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Thanks LLS what a run that!

Not sure she would get The Beaver 297m at Northam but :lol: :lol: :lol:

I get a crazy feeling that even though Miata is a stayer now - she'd crush any dog over any distance (if she doesn't miss the start)

LuckyLongshots · April 2012

Tune in to ABC 7.30 WA tonight to see a story on GAP and the Hakea Prison Companion Animal Services Employment Centre (CASEC) Program. Enjoy!

Story tonight about the GAP (Greyhounds As Pets) program

Come and see Australia's best greyhound Miata running in a Exhibition Trial this Saturday night at Greyhounds WA Cannington.

Trainer Paul Stuart will be giving Miata a 642m run before leaving WA for her assault on upcoming feature staying races at Sandown Park.
■The Lizrene is special event race run over 715m on May 3
■Group 1 Sandown Cup 715m to be held at Sandown Park on May 17 & 24.

The Exhibition Trial wil take place after Race 1 (7.05pm).

Mention "Mighty Miata" at the gate this Saturday April 21 and you will be admitted FREE.

Great opportunity for people to get out and see Miata this weekend with free entry!

LuckyLongshots · April 2012

She was going to race tonight, but not enough nominations in the race to take her on, so she had a solo trial - breaking her 642m track record by .01sec

MIATA (Bombastic Shiraz- Winsome Bluebird) lowered her own track record as she trialed after race1 at Cannington tonight. With her local rivals scared off from racing against her in race conditions, trainer Paul Stuart was forced to trial his champion bitch over the 642 metres between races. Miata jumped well and was .10 outside the first sectional split clocking 11.51 before going into the back in 19.49. Miata holds the third sectional record of 24.92 and tonight she stopped the clock at 25.05 before she rattled home in 11.49 stopping the clock at 36.54 which is .01 under her own track record time. Miata will now head to Melbourne on Monday and trial next Saturday night at the track over the 595 metres before she tackles the 715metres Lizrene on Thursday May 3. Her main aim is the Group 1 Sandown Cup on May 17 and 24 with the feature being Australia's richest staying race. Last week Miata was compared in NGF with the mighty Zoom Top who was known as the Fawn Flash, with Miata also a fawn greyhound.

You can view the replay at this link:
http://www.greyhoundswa.com.au/News/LatestNews/tabid/220/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/343/Miata-lowers-own-642-metre-record-in-trial.aspx

Unknown · April 2012

Miata and black caviar are doing a photo shoot tomorrow - cant wait to see the pictures when they come out

kalcat · May 2012

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Tune in to ABC 7.30 WA tonight to see a story on GAP and the Hakea Prison Companion Animal Services Employment Centre (CASEC) Program. Enjoy!
Story tonight about the GAP (Greyhounds As Pets) program

If people missed it heres a replay

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-04-23/unwanted-greyhounds-sent-to-prison-to-dodge-death/3966664

Unknown · May 2012

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Miata and black caviar are doing a photo shoot tomorrow - cant wait to see the pictures when they come out

WA's champion chaser Miata was flown to South Australia today to have her photo taken with the unbeaten racehorse Black Caviar. The photo will accompany a story on Miata who will jump from box 1 in the Macro Meats Lizrene at Sandown on Thursday night in Melbourne.

The Sandown Greyhound RC have also put on a promotion for those who go to the final of the Sandown Cup on Thursday May 24th to watch Miata and Australia's richest staying race.

Racing fans will have an extra incentive to be trackside to cheer on super stayer Miata on RSN Sandown Cup night ? if she wins someone will be driving home a brand new Mazda MX 5 courtesy of Berwick Mazda and the Victorian government?s Raceday Attraction Program.

Already a winner of three Group races, Miata has captured the imagination of the greyhound racing public, winning 22 of her 25 career starts, setting track records over all distances, and earning almost $300,000 in prize money.

As a special promotion, if Miata wins the RSN Sandown Cup, one lucky spectator is guaranteed to win a Mazda MX-5 valued at $52,000. But even if Miata is unsuccessful, someone on-course will still win a Mazda 2 valued at $17,000.

As well as that there will be also be entertainment for all ages, ticket giveaways and further prizes worth up to $2,500, including travel vouchers.

Berwick Mazda Dealer Principal Grant Handley was equally excited to be part of such an exciting program.

?Miata is one of the most exciting and popular greyhounds we?ve ever seen in Australia,? said Mr Handley.

?And the MX 5 is one of the world?s favourite sports cars. It?s a fantastic fit ? experience the thrill of one of greyhound racing?s iconic races and you could win a one of the world?s iconic sports cars.?

To be in the running, patrons must be trackside on Thursday 24 May. Patrons who attend the meeting on Thursday 17 May, featuring the final of the Berwick Mazda Harrison-Dawson, will have an additional chance to enter.

Courtesy sandowngreyhounds.com.au

LuckyLongshots · May 2012

Miata, the fastest female on four legs, meets Black Caviar

PICTURED is the world's fastest galloper, a female smasher of track records with a picket fence of wins whose breathtaking era has reinvigorated her sport.

Beside her is Black Caviar.

Miata, the 28.4kg rocket, is the Black Caviar of greyhound racing, packing racetracks from Cannington in Perth to Sydney's Wentworth Park.

Greyhound racing hasn't experienced anything quite like this Miata-led recovery since the halcyon days of the 1980s.

And the world's fastest greyhound, winner of her past 13 races, has an edge on Black Caviar - she's faster.

Miata's fastest top speed is estimated at 75km/h in a straight line, compared with Black Caviar's 70.092km/h, registered in her 10.25sec split between the 600m and 400m in last year's Newmarket Handicap at Flemington.

Miata has been clocked at 68km/h, but that would rise to 75km/h if clocked without corners, leading greyhound breeder Paul Wheeler says.

"Two out, there wouldn't be much between them, but Miata would run as fast, if not slightly faster than Black Caviar," Wheeler said.

Miata was the runt and only fawn dog in a litter home-bred by Perth trainer Paul Stuart.

"They were all up for sale, she was the only one no one chose," he said.

Stuart said he was stunned by the impact of Miata, a crowd puller whose 22 wins from 25 starts have her regarded as the greatest modern stayer.

"There is so much anticipation, cameras everywhere. It's just a relief when she wins," he said.

Black Caviar's trainer Peter Moody, who still races greyhounds with mates, said he was in awe of Miata.

"They are incredible athletes," he said.

Miata runs in the Lizrena Classic at Sandown tonight before tackling the heats of the RSN Sandown Cup. The cup final is on May 24.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/superracing/miata-the-fastest-female-on-four-legs-meets-black-caviar/story-fn67siys-1226345182019

LuckyLongshots · May 2012

Miata goes around tonight at 6.52pm at Sandown!

tony · May 2012

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Miata goes around tonight at 6.52pm at Sandown!

That was too close for comfort.

G'day Punter!

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