SHE may have started a rank outsider, but Chiraquois’ victory in her heat of the Flying Amy Classic (520m) at Albion Park on Thursday night was no surprise for Michael and Robyn Briant.The daughter of No Intent-Fire Ball led throughout to win by half a length over Marinos with two lengths to Sam Beau Stanley in third in 30.41.“She is not a dog to settle in the kennels and that’s what caused her failure at Albion Park last Friday,” said owner Robyn.“In an early race tonight we always thought she would be a great chance. And when she jumped in front, we were confident nothing would run her down.”The Briants were successful owners 18 years ago racing dogs like Dynamic Success, the winner of 30 races, as well as Outa This World and Only Ivory.“Old age is upon us and we decided we needed something to do so we got back into greyhound racing,” said Robyn.She and Michael searched through southern greyhound papers and came up with a few pups to buy, one of which is Chiraquois.“We bought her from a Victorian breeder when she was 10 months old and when she arrived we couldn’t believe at what fantastic condition she was in,” she said.The Briant’s only other racing dog broke a leg at the Gold Coast a few weeks ago and Chiraquois fretted badly.“We had to bring some pups in from the paddocks to the kennels and she’s been as good as gold ever since,” said Robyn.The dog is named after the American Indian tribe.“I’m concerned about the final next week because she will be in a late race,” said Robyn. “She’s only young and hasn’t learned to settle in the kennels.”Chiraquois reeled off a winning 5.76 first section to set up her victory.
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