Bob May

IT was a family affair, with plenty of admirers, when owner-trainer Damien Smith scored his second career win at Gawler greyhounds on Friday afternoon.
In the third race of the day, a grade six over the 400m journey, Smith’s runner was Fab Six.
The black dog was out of box-seven and jumped to an early lead, with Be Careful Boss (box-eight) slotting in behind on the rails.
Fab Six sailed along in the lead and was unchallenged to win by just under three lengths, in a good time of 22.97 seconds in his second look at the track.
Be Careful Boss was second for Rebecca Romyn of Two Wells and Ackles took third for Michael Stewart of Palmer.
Smith said after the race that he was pleased with the performance of Fab Six, which had improved on his only other appearance at the track.
The dog has now taken his tally to three wins and three placings from just nine races, so he is off to a good start.
Smith said it was natural for him to be involved with greyhounds, as both his parents had trained while living in the Riverland.
He had a break from training over the years, but got back into it when he moved to Penola, where he whelped this litter, and also raced at Mt Gambier. Now residing at Reynella, Smith sometimes finds it difficult to get to Gawler during working hours, and this is where his father, Ross, assists him greatly.
His involvement has provided a catalyst for his father to re-engage with the sport, so much so that Ross is looking to get a training license again.
Life at the track has returned to normal, while still following COVID-19 rules for operation, so people are encouraged to get down and join the other new faces that now come to the races.