From backyard pet to straight track star

Wangaratta’s Ian Beattie rode trackwork for 16 years before quitting the thoroughbred industry to pursue other interests. He’s now training greyhounds – and couldn’t be happier!

After meeting up with greyhound trainers Jason Whybrow and Nicole Lummas – who he can’t thank enough – Beattie has the very first greyhound he has trained – Blackpool Astro – in the Greyhound Clubs Victoria final (350m) – Race 6, 12.19pm – at Healesville on Sunday.

Blackpool Astro has won his past four starts – including his past three under Beattie’s guidance, after returning from a six month layoff.

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Source:: https://www.grv.org.au/news/2021/04/17/from-backyard-pet-to-straight-track-star/

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