Grafton July Carnival Highlights

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Westlawn Finance Stayers Cup 610m
Taken out by the talented young stayer Black Audit trained by local trainer Maxine Gleeson and owned by Peter Gleeson. Black Audit won by the narrow margin of a head in the time of 35.23. Kidatee Croc and Karma Connie filled the minors.
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Village Green Hotel Sprint Final 407m
Charlie Sprite, the youngest greyhound in the final took home the $7,000 first prize money winning by 3.25 lengths from Sudoko Rebel with a further .25 lengths to City Breeze. This was a great achievement by owner trainer Ryan Newstead of Yorklea. Ryan is pictured with Warren Kempshall representing the Village Green Hotel and the Master of Ceremonies.
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Taylor Family & Clarence Valley Sheds Maiden Final 407m
The Barcia Bale – Simply Skoda youngster, Simply Roadster proved to strong for his more fancied rivals to take home the $14,000 purse. He jumped straight to the lead and defied the opposition to run him down winning by 2.75 lengths in 22.90. Nangar Star finished second with Bralyn  Bauple running third a further 2.25 lengths back. Simply Roadster is trained by Peter Rodgers from Freemans Reach for owner Patricia Breen.
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Ab Casey Memorial Final 407m
Fleetwood Kid for Frank Cini of Mannering Park repeated his heat win from box 8 in 23.11. In a roughly run affair Fleetwood Kid avoided interference by being in front. Finishing second 9 lengths adrift was Ore De Khan with 2 lengths to Nangar Doll.