Q&A with greyhound owner Daniel Piromalli
11 November, 2016
Owners
Have you considered becoming a greyhound owner? Daniel Piromalli shares his experience as an owner:
Which greyhound/s do you own?
I am in a syndicate – the Bolt Racing Group (seven members originally – now six). We have owned two greyhounds to date:
- Nero Bolt (Retired – Adopted by one of our syndicate)
- Lochinvar Style (Active)
What is your favourite race you have been involved with as an owner?
National Sprint Final – Sydney 2015 (Nero Bolt).
What race would you like to win as an owner?
Perth Cup.
What greyhound would you love to own if you had the opportunity?
Nero Bolt – again, as I would love to repeat the journey.
What is your best moment in racing as an owner?
Enjoying big races involving our dog with my mates in the syndicate – State Sprint Final, WA Derby etc.
What is your favourite race meeting that you have been to as an owner?
National Sprint Final – Sydney 2015.
What has been your biggest surprise as an owner?
The close knit nature of the people involved and how much the majority of the industry genuinely cares for their animals.
How have you celebrated a win as an owner?
You name it – we’ve done it.
Would you be interested in owning more greyhounds?
Absolutely.
How often do you go and visit your greyhound/s in the kennels?
In the kennels at the track most race nights. I also visit our trainer at his premise multiple times a year.
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