Listowel Sue’s ‘Cup of Dreams’

Following on from the amazing story of William (Alan) Fairlie’s return to greyhound training at 93 years of age is the equally fascinating circumstance surrounding his venture into the sport.

It resulted from a ‘lucky quinella’ in 1970, which paid $185. With the proceeds – and scraping up a further $15 – he purchased Cindy Lake (May ’70 Second Stage x Cormar) for $200, which would become his foundation brood matron.

Fairlie had Cindy Lake mated by Tivoli Scout, which he and his son liked the look of better than his high-profile litter brother Tivoli Chief.

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Source:: https://www.grv.org.au/news/2022/05/28/listowel-sues-cup-of-dreams/