Droopys Missouri might have been the first, but he certainly won’t be the last winner of the Brinkley Estate Future Champion Unraced Trophy.
The Paul Young trained Missouri (Blackstone Gene-Droopys Laramie, Aug 14) turned over hot favourite Blissful Scolari to land the inaugural event in 29.75 (N) for the track’s 515m and collected a £5,000 winner’s prize in the process.
The event was a huge success with several of the contestants looking set for future high class careers. Now the event could be set to be a permanent back-up to the Regency.
Tony Taylor, who handles most of sponsor Robert Brinkley’s greyhounds said: “Robert has been delighted with this first event and he has already committed to sponsoring it again next year. With a bit more notice, it would be great to see a few Irish novices put aside for such a high profile competition.
Droopys Missouri is greeted by his wheelchair bound owner Roger Brown after landing the £5000 Brinkleys Estate Future Champion Unraced Trophy final. Hove 4th May 2016. Photo: Steve Nash
