The fields for the 2018 Ladbrokes Golden Easter Egg have been released, with ten sensational races drawn. Fields are available here
116 nominations were received on Friday for the Group 1 event, with grading consideration applied as per the terms and conditions - available here. The grading report which shows the order of entry applied, and elevation criteria utilised is available for download here. Queries from participants can be directed to NSW GBOTA Operations Manager, Ellen Harris on 0403802022 or Wentworth Park Racing Manager, Peter Cole on 0285871202.
As per the conditions, the top 25% of runners were seeded, with no guarding applying. The top 20 runners were as follows, determined by pointscore. Where greyhounds fell on the same points higher grade runner was highest seeded:
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1
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Bekin Street
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456 points
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2
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Blue Sky Riot
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456 points
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3
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Slick
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448 points
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4
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Hasten Slowly
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448 points
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5
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Zipping Clive
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440 points
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6
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Aston Dee Bee
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428 points
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7
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Ritza Lenny
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422 points
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8
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Miss Splendamiro
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406 points
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9
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Hecton Bale
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404 points
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10
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Kong
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401 points
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11
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Ancient Secret
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388 points
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12
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Dual Keroma
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386 points
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13
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Up Hill Jill
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384 points
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14
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Chevy King
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382 points
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15
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Opal Nera
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381 points
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16
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Aston Duke
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371 points
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17
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Alpha Georgiou
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365 points
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18
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Snug
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358 points
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19
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Chasin’ Crackers
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356 points
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20
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Immen Bale
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353 points
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Participants are reminded that nominations for the Group 1 720m Association Cup will close Tuesday, March 20, along with the Listed status Ultra Sense for 4/5th grade 520m runners.
Fields for the Group 3 Ladbrokes Magic Maiden will also be released today, with nine heats to be conducted this Wednesday, March 14. Group 3 New Sensation heats will be conducted March 21, with nominations closing March 19.