Razldazl Radio’s 48th open race win from 71 starts was the highlight of the Crayford undercard on Tuesday. Trainer Ricky Holloway hopes his dog will go sailing way past the 50 mark with no retirement plans in mind writes Floyd Amphlett.

The veteran clocked 33.78 (+20) over a course and distance where he has only been beaten once in six attempts. His winning time was – adjusted to going allowance – just one spot outside his own track record.

Holloway said: “What can you say about him? He is a dog in a lifetime. He has never been seriously injured and never been beaten once leading. In fact he would have won the Grand National if Barry Stanton had drawn the six box in the final. Only kidding Barry!

“We owe a lot to Ron Mills and his assistant Christine, but beyond, it is really all down to him. I knew the 50 win mark wasn’t far away and it would be great to pass that. The plans include a return to Crayford for the Kent National Hurdle and then an attempt to win the National Hurdle at Hove for the third year in a row.

“I will know when he has had enough and that is the day he will come home to my sofa.”

Gold Collar Final, early doors: CLONCUNNY MAJOR slips clear round the second turn with eventual winner Droopys Dresden (t3) contesting the inside with Droopys Who (t2). Mustang Thrill (t6) is out wide. Photo: © Steve Nash

Lasdbrokes Gold Collar winner Droopys Dresden with connections. At back, trainer Phil Simmonds is flanked by owners Darryl Bear (left) and John Proctor, as kennelhand Nathan Hunt holds the winner and Rudie Joyce the trophy. Photo: © Steve Nash

Kennelhand Nathan Hunt is crowned by John Proctor after Droopys Dresden’s Gold Collar victory. Photo: © Steve Nash

Beaten collar semi finalist MAIREADS IVY (t1) landing her 1-4 odds in the Gold Collar Marathon. Photo: © Steve Nash

David Elcock’s Henlow A3 regular Swift Danielle (T3) Gold Collar Maiden Stayers from Indian Beauty (t5). Photo: © Steve Nash

Only four went to traps for the puppy open but it still produced a 5-1 winner in Belinda Green’s SWIFT SARGE. Ballymac Quality was the 2-5f beaten favourite Photo: © Steve Nash

2016 Essex Vase finalist RIO SAN MARINO – just three months off his fifth birthday – won the the Gold Collar Seniors for Danny Riordan Photo: © Steve Nash

Julie Luckhurst with Crossfield Vince, who completed a big price treble for the local handler on the Gold Collar undercard.
Photo: © Steve Nash