The Waterloo Cup is immersed with history and intrigue. History as it was first contested for as a coursing event in 1878. Intrigue because of a number of fascinating stories surrounding it that have emerged over the years.
Intrigue is the best way of describing tomorrow's $32,785 Waterloo Cup field. The race favourite Cristiane Cyborg couldn't have drawn a worse trap for her racing style.
She is a renowned slow starter, plus she's seen racing at her best wider on the track. Can the Hayley Mullane trained greyhound win this group one event? Short answer is yes, because she is a freakish greyhound.
"I don't know how she'll go from there. She really tries hard and she'll give it everything. I cannot fault her condition," advised Mullane.
There is a real glaring omission to the super 101 group race winning training record the potent conditioners Dave and Jean Fahey has produced.