LONGFORD greyhound trainer David Crosswell should will play a dominant role in the outcome of next week’s Gold Collar final after three of his pups secured berths in their respective heats at the UBET Racing Centre in Launceston tonight.
Classy Petal (Magic Sprite-She’s All Class) led throughout to win her heat from Lil Miss Marny, Winklee Coin and the winner’s litter sister Amity Class.
Another litter sibling He’s All Class qualified for the final with a third in his heat behind the Butch Deverell-trained Turbo Riley and Fabulous Gem from the Jillian Stamford kennel.
He’s All Class led by six lengths at one stage but he started to get the staggers 50 metres out and was swamped on the line.
Winklee Toby ran on well to grab fourth and qualify for a place in the final to be run over 515 metres next Monday night.
Classy Petal clocked a handy 29.84 in winning her heat while Turbo Riley stopped the clock at 26.22.