RGOA Dog of the month for August was Stand Alone (Ballymac Eske-Maries Peer, Feb 15), trained by David Mullins and owned by Mrs E Putnam. The brindle won three races during the month, including a career best 35.02 for 575m and ran third in the Coral Champion Stakes.
RGOA Bitch of the month for August was In The Morning (Kinloch Brae-Bebo Babe, Aug 14) trained by Bernie Doyle and owned by Mr J O’Hara. The black won three times and was third once.
 
Hat-tricks during the month of August: Dudleys Rocket, Stand Alone, Headleys Lily, Divine Wind, Newlawn Jeff, Pro Magic

The presentation for dog and bitch of the month for August will take place at the stadium during the RGOA Members Trophy Night meeting on Wednesday 27th September.