How about Mantra Lad trialling 39.97 at the Meadows over the 600. What a run. Of course there might be a difference in the track between a trial morning and race day but I certainly know of very good dogs (I mean very good) who can trial only 34.50. Mantra is a mighty dog and although I know the process would have been carried out properly, I find it difficult to understand how he did not make the final 3 in the Victorian Greyhound of the Year Award. Mantra could "pick up Regal Thyme and carry him", there is a significant difference in class between the two dogs. I hope he stays sound. This is one stayer who could very well succeed at stud and of course due to the fact that he is also extremely competitive against the best sprinters.