Wynburn Claims Tassie Group Race Double

Superstar local Wynburn Sheean handed his proud trainer Ben Englund his first Group 2 Launceston Cup title when he registered a tenacious victory in the $40,000 feature at Launceston on Monday night.

The mighty son of Aston Dee Bee and She's All Class was only fairly away from box six as the $2.60 favourite but got plenty of room to muster pace and was able to slip around and take the lead through the first turn.

Once out in front there was only one danger, the Blake Pursell-trained Sprint Gordon, which loomed-up to the leader swinging for home.

But entering the home straight Wynburn Sheean kicked again and was able to hold off his rivals to win by a length in a slick 29.69.

Englund, who joins an elite group of trainers in achieving the historic Devonport Chase – Launceston Cup double, was as proud as punch following the victory.

“I couldn't be prouder of Wynburn Sheean, he showed plenty of determination and a big will to win which sets him apart from other dogs, for him to qualify for all three group local finals and win two, it's unreal,” the trainer said.

“Wynburn Sheean is by the far the best I've trained; his tenacity and huge will to win makes him really special.”

Wynburn Sheean became the sixth greyhound to land the Devonport/Launceston feature race double, the most recent being Pantera Nera back in 2017.

Wynburn Sheean has now won 15 races with three minor placings from 19 starts, his earnings now $97,860 for the Wynburn Racing Syndicate headed by Ben's father Tom Englund.

Connections will now map out at an interstate campaign for their star chaser with a trip to the mainland on the cards.

“There are races like the Shepparton Cup coming up though with current travel restrictions due to COVID-19 it does make things hard, there are still some nice races coming up here, so we will see how it pans out,” told Ben.

“This will take a while to sink in, we will definitely reflect over it but overall, I couldn't be happier with the result.”