JOURNAL Official Publication of the Greyhound Racing Authority of Qld

Registered by Australia Post JUNE 2005 Volume 183 Publication No. QBP 3978

The winners can smile ... Paul Graham, trainer of runner-up Tijuana Owner Len Antonio and Teddy, is consoled by winning trainer Tom Noble and Tom's wife Lyn. trainer Tom Noble with Don Paco after their Ipswich Auction win.

The winner has earned a cuddle.

Pics: Corey Pearce

Don Paco grabs Group 2 glory.

Don Paco 2005 Group 2 Ipswich Auction Champion

Kibble and Biscuits

Available nowThe (June, from 2005) Journal your local Page stockists 1 HEAD OFFICE Advertisers Note: Notification of Chair: Phil Bennett Albion Park Raceway, cessation of advertising: The GRA Members: Kerry Watson Amy Street, Breakfast Creek requires one month prior notice, in writing, if you wish to cease regular Chris Williams (Office Hours Admin 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday-Friday. advertising in the GRA’s Board David Stitt Scratchings 7.30am) Editor and Advertising Journal. This is to be sent direct to DAVID BRASCH the Authority at PO Box 250, MANAGEMENT POSTAL ADDRESS PO Box 93, Nundah Albion, 4010. Failure to provide General Manager Darren Beavis PO Box 250, Albion, Q, 4010 Brisbane, Qld, 4012. this will result in the advertiser [email protected] Ph: (07) 32666508 being sent an account for Chairman of Stewards Danny Ryan TELEPHONE E-mail: [email protected] advertisements which appear in all [email protected] (07) 3262 7800 (Office) subsequent Journals. Investigations Daryl Kays (07) 3262 7809 (Fax) Advertising Rates [email protected] THE GRA advises that fees may (07) 3862 4437 (Fax noms) Full Page $583 Grading Panel Eddie Little, now be paid by EFTPOS, 1800 851155 (Phone Noms, Half Page $302.50 Ken Hutchinson Bankcard, Visa and Mastercard. Mon-Fri 7am-8.30am) Quarter Page $170.50 [email protected] If you decide to pay by One-Eighth Page $99 Registrar Liz Murray Bankcard, Visa or Mastercard, Recorded Field Info 1900 95 7003 Classifieds $22/$44 [email protected] you may do so by telephoning the Faxed Field Info 1902 26 1004 (All prices are GST inclusive) Finance controller Abhendra Kumar E-mail address: [email protected] Authority on [email protected] All casual adverts must be Web address: www.graq.org.au paid for in advance. (07) 32627800. Phil Bennett GRA Chair

A STATEMENT made in the statistics for greyhound racing. $5.75 million, or 9.9%. Queensland Parliament by Mr Hopper MP, Mr Hopper has alleged Queensland I set out (left) a table that shows both the Opposition Spokesman for Racing, Racing in the Financial Year 1999-2000 the annual increase in prizemoney paid and administration costs may also find its way regarding the increases in prizemoney distributed prizemoney of $57.99 million the increase in prizemoney compared with into prizemoney. distributed in the Queensland thoroughbred and by the financial year 2003-04 this had the same base year of 1999-2000. There was a recent meeting held with industry prompted me to dig out the same risen to $63.74 million, an increase of It can be seen from this table that in the the four clubs operating in South-east past three financial years there has been Queensland to discuss a wide range of major boosts of almost $2 million in the issues and new innovations which will be Financial Prizemoney Annual % Increase % prizemoney paid to participants. rolled out over the next few months. Year Paid Increase since These statistics compare very I thank the representatives for their time 1999-2000 favourably with the thoroughbred racing and their input. 1999-2000 $5,531,898 code. The evaluation of Albion Park is now in 2000-01 $5,435,229 -$96,669 -1.75% -$96,669 -1.75% The Board has agreed to boost the full swing. 2001-02 $5,542,529 $107,300 1.97% $10,630 0.19% prizemoney by a further $290,000 in the A comprehensive report and evaluation 2002-03 $6,018,749 $476,220 8.59% $486,851 8.80% upcoming financial year and it is hoped of the site will be prepared by June 30. 2003-04 $6,969,564 $950,814 15.80% $1,437,665 25.99% some of the additional $360,000 allocated The Brisbane City Council has made a 2004-05 $7,502,445 $532,880 7.65% $1,970,546 35.62% to the clubs to assist with their monetary contribution to the study, and this (estimated) is welcomed by the two Control Boards. The press speculation that harness racing would be transferred to Doomben and greyhounds to the Ipswich area, was only that, speculation. There will be no decisions made in relation to the future of Albion Park until the evaluation is completed and the options explored. The Board is still keen to investigate the introduction of a breeder’s incentive Affordable Land scheme, but has received no real responses. We are not seeking comprehensive submissions, just a few dot point ideas or a few notes on what you like to see in a scheme would be appreciated. They can be faxed or e-mailed if you wish. Please let us have your ideas. Finally, there has been a comprehensive review undertaken of the rules following the expansion of the National Rules. The new Board rules will be put out for consultation in the near future and I would appreciate any views you have regarding them. I wish to thank Daryl Kays for his diligence in undertaking this less than interesting task. Au revoir for another month.

The (June, 2005) Journal Page 2 Geoff Allen, sponsor John Klose and Hanson Bozo. Danny Ryan

Chairman of Stewards

GREYHOUND racing can be one of flyers for the upcoming Mackay Cup. beaten. the most exciting and enjoyable Even spending day and night visiting Those whingers should do the club a experiences one can have. prospective sponsors resulting in a sponsor favour and desist, go and have another To see hard work and planning come for every race on the program on Cup final drink or two, or think about the $1.20 a to fruition is even more enjoyable. day. litre for fuel you can spend travelling to All of the above applies to a very few Finally the big day arrives and it is an Townsville or to Rockhampton. people who hold a position on the outstanding success with a huge crowd, top The tragedy of all this is the Mackay Life's a committee and secretary of the Mackay class greyhounds racing and sponsors who Club, under the guidance of the current Club. are more than satisfied with what they administration, has never been better On a recent visit to the club I received for their dollars and product. financially and never had more sponsors experienced first hand what a small And their reward? than they have. pleasure number of people, namely three women A bunch of whinging locals. The Club and its management have my and their husbands, can achieve. Some have a good team of greyhounds total support and more importantly I feel Things like crawling around on the who benefit more than most from the hard the support of the Board as well. ground all Sunday afternoon replacing work of these people and still they sneak Keep up the good work ladies. for Geoff screws in the lure track so the lure will around doing all they can to bring the One can only hope those who do GEOFF Allen is quite content these days. operate effectively. committee undone. nothing, but take plenty will get over it and Now settled at Haigslea, he has only a Or perhaps walking the streets of Fortunately, these tough band of help the club. Well blow me down, a pig handful of greyhounds in training, a small but Mackay in 30-degree heat hand delivering women and their supporters will not be just flew past my office window! select team of “Hanson” dogs. It was only a year ago he and his family Michalle and were at Coominya on a huge rearing property, Malawi’sMalawi Prince Rylee Stella with spending seven days and nights rearing a Skye's the limit Token Prince Duchess Marina Tranquil Skye. multitude of pups. AS omens go it was a pretty good one. True T Amerigo Man Geoff, and specially his family, like their Tranquil Skye and her litter sister Tranquil TRANQUIL SKYE emptation easier life of today. Tide had something to live up to when they Bay Supreme “When we were on the farm, I could never lined up for the Capalaba Futurity, a race their Credibility find the time to come to a race meeting at mother Tranquil Touch had won three years Just The Best Capalaba,” said Allen. “But that’s changed before. Tranquil Touch Flying Amy now.” But only Greg and Michelle Stella knew TranquilAcacia Time Ablaze Changed for the better after Allen’s another omen about the winner Tranquil Skye. Easy Fashion Hanson Bozo landed the recent Capalaba “One of the first broodbitches I had was Derby over a quality field of young dogs. Easy Fashion back in the early 90s,” said Not that getting Hanson Bozo to the track Greg. “And she was a blue bitch and very has been easy. He tore a hip support which timid.” “And Easy Fashion’s kennelname was kept him out for months. So when a timid little blue bitch came Skye, so we had to name this bitch Tranquil “He’s a great chaser who will eventually along in the Token Prince-Tranquil Touch Skye,” said Greg. make top grade at Albion Park, but he might litter whelped in April 2003, their was no Tranquil Skye hasn’t always been on the have some trouble when he gets there,” said prying her from the Stella kennel. path to success as she is now. Allen. The Stellas feared she might never get to Geoff Allen has been training greyhounds Capalaba Futurity (366m) the track some months ago. “on and off” for 30 years ... the past 20 years “She had two screws put into a toe on her without a break. 1 TRANQUIL SKYE 5-2 back foot when she was 11 months old,” said “It’s a pleasure now,” he said. (Token Prince-Tranquil Touch) Greg. “Eventually we resorted to pin-firing the Derby winners make it a pleasure. 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The (June, 2005) Journal Page 3 RENEWALS Applications for Renewal were posted on May 10. Owner/Trainers and Public Trainers are reminded to list all greyhounds owned and/ Liz Murray or trained on the back of the renewal application. We cannot renew a licence unless the information on our database corresponds with the information on your application. Registrar Please ensure that Registration Certificates for deceased greyhounds are returned to the Authority. OWNERS ONLY and SYNDICATE/ CONFEDERACY’S DO NOT HAVE TO BE RENEWED. greyhound -Seller (48 hours), Transfer of a MONEY BE PAID TO HIM/HER. by this Owner to the Trainer/s of his/her Please ensure that any forms lodged with named greyhound - Buyer (7 days). We have had many inquiries lately greyhounds. the Authority are completed in black ink, and Please ensure that you comply with these regarding this RULE, it is up to the Owner We cannot select prizemoney by include your full residential address, postal rules. and the Trainer to come to an agreement greyhound for specific payments. address and POST CODE. TRANSFER OF regarding who the receives prize money. DNA TESTING NAMED GREYHOUND If an Owner elects that prize money be CHANGE OF ADDRESS GRA (Queensland) local rules require that If you are selling or giving away a paid to them and not the trainer, then BANK DETAILS bitches be DNA TESTED before being greyhound to an Interstate Licencee then you prizemoney for all greyhounds owned by this EMAIL ADDRESS served. must give them the Greyhounds naming and Owner will be paid to him. Please remember to advise the GRA if you FROZEN SEMEN registration certificate. If the Owner does not advise the GRA that change your address, bank details OR your If you have purchased semen from The Seller’s form must be lodged with they want prize money paid to them then we email address if you are registered for QDOG interstate or overseas for storage purposes, GRA (Qld). pay prize money for all greyhounds owned ONLINE NOMINATIONS please ensure that you advise us. All Interstate Authoritys request a If you purchase semen for immediate use clearance from us when the Interstate no fee is applicable but if you purchase semen Licencee lodges their application for transfer. GRADING SCHEDULE for storage a transfer fee of $20 applies and The clearance that we provide is the QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND the appropriate form must be lodged with the seller’s from that has been lodged with us. Authority. Queensland Licencees are reminded that LODGEMENT the GRA must have the naming and FRIDAY 10/6 ROCKHAMPTON (MON) 13/6 OF FORMS registration certificate of a greyhound before GOLD COAST 15/6 Some forms require that they be lodged we can transfer from one licencee to another. IPSWICH 15/6 with the Authority within a given period, PAYMENT OF BRISBANE THURS 16/6 examples as hereunder. PRIZEMONEY MONDAY 13/6 PUBLIC HOLIDAY - QUEENS BIRTHDAY Service Registrations (14 days from I would like to remind licencees that prize TUESDAY 14/6 TOWNSVILLE 16/6 service), whelping notice (14 days from money is paid to the Trainer of a greyhound ROCKHAMPTON (SAT) 25/6 whelp), Litter registrations (3 months from on behalf of the Owner unless the OWNER BRISBANE (FRI) 17/6 date of whelping), Transfer of a named SPECIFICALLY REQUESTS THAT PRIZE CAIRNS 16/6 BUNDABERG 18/6 VillasantiThe only son of Brett Lee at stud in Qld ... Sire BRETT LEE A Tenacious Chaser ... which typified the Strength and Australia’s champion sprinter. Australian Cup, Golden Easter Egg, Adelaide Cup, Warrnambool Determination of his Littermates Classic. Numerous track records. Now a champion sire. Sire of: Arvo’s Athena, Hallucinate, Collide, Crash, Two Up Larry, Trewly Special, Bond, Convincing Lee, Strike Attack, Go Forever, Weetbix, Black Lee etc Black Dam ELUSIVE REBEL Dog, City winner from champion litter. Produced Group 1 winners from her first two litters. April Dam of: HALLUCINATE (Group 1 Melbourne Cup, Group 1 Maturity, SP 29.63, Meadows 29.69, WP 29.83, Geelong 2002, 25.32, Traralgon 29.47, Warrnambool 25.00, Warragul 24.06, Ballarat 25.26) PURE OCTANE (Group 1 Australian Cup, Group 3 Potential Stakes, SP 29.69, Mead 29.70, WP 30.11) 34kg CRASH (Horsham track record, Maturity finalist, Horsham 26.68, SP 30.09, Meadows 30.41, Geelong 25.73, Ballarat 25.40) WHERE’S PEDRO (Healesville Puppy C’ship, finalist Hobart Thousand, fastest maiden ever at Warrnambool, Hobart 25.80, Shepparton 24.40, Meadows 29.79, Warrnambool 25.12, Healesville 18.64, Ballarat 25.05, Geelong 25.59, Warragul 24.35) WHERE’S HOOVER (3rd Group 1 Silver Chief, finalist Group 1 Nat Derby, SP 29.62, Mead 30.22) STEFFI GRACE (SP 30.05), LOS CABALLOS (Dapto 29.77) CRYSTAL HILL (Dapto 29.81, Albion Park 30.48) FREE ROLLER (Traralgon 29.98, Warragul 24.28) LIKE A WAGER (GOBIS Consolation Sale)

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The (June, 2005) Journal Page 4 Bruce Teague

AGE SHALL NOT The Good Oil WEARY THEM Who knows more about dogs than master conditioner Jack Irwin? Here’s something he told the Greyhound times had not changed too much in the past Fun Sherriff and Polverize, to name just a few. the gallops. No, not for the horses but for Recorder recently: “Dogs are capable of decade. Even real estate agents would raise their “fashions in the field” prizes, part of a four- running their career best at four and a half That’s still true but track record times are eyebrows at those (and Microsoft Word ear build-up of the AJC’s “Princesses and five years of age if you keep them sound another matter. Records have tumbled at more certainly does). Welcome” theme. and happy”. than half of a sample of a dozen leading tracks The trick is that the correct spelling would Marketing is now all about parties on the The same article featured a smart 29.48 in the past two years - see Table page. work just as well, and it would project a much lawn. A few small bets are OK, but it’s the win at Dapto by the five-year-old Angry’s A good deal of that can be put down to better public image. marquees that count, not the races. Even the Image. So why do we seldom see older dogs one dog - Awesome Assassin. His most (By the way, what makes things worse is blokes are buying new suits for the occasion. at the track? famous son, Whisky Assassin, is responsible that Timeing, yet another Awesome Assassin It’s reversed the trend of dwindling Obvious barriers might be loss of for three records, and one at pup, recorded brilliant top-grade crowds through the 1990s when home or club keenness, injuries or the consequences of the now-closed Shepparton, times in winning his first SKY viewing won out. That’s still a problem over-racing. Mind you, there are always while Collision and Paua T Bruce Teague can three race starts at at mid-week meetings when the partygoers exceptions. At three years and nine months, Burn have one each. be contacted at Warragul. Who knows, are back in their offices. Smack Wallop has just led all the way in both Then Token Prince sired he may end up a But profits are up and membership heat and final of the $25,000 Bendigo Cup both Chilli Bear and the [email protected] champion. This is one inquiries increasing so the AJC is very happy. over 430m. unpredictable Pororoca case where authorities CEO Tony King told the Herald his marketing A quick scan of 500 racers in the three (record holder at the Gold should insist on a name policy now was to “Leave it to the youngsters. Eastern capitals reveals that only 3% were Coast, which, like Ipswich, is not change. I wouldn’t like to We’ll be guided by them”. The Gold Coast’s more than four years and a further 5% more listed due to the lack of a suitable comparative see that name on the side of a Greyhound bus Magic Millions meeting works somewhat the than three and a half. Quite a few of those time). or on a billboard somewhere). same trick with holidaymakers, too. were stayers. Some have had relatively few Just The Best produced another two in Big CHAMPAGNE RACING In Melbourne, they don’t mind a party for career starts, perhaps indicating early Daddy Cool and Surf Lorian. The most surprising thing about the AJC’s 100,000 or so either. The locals have always problems. Many pick up the odd placing but The biggest reductions came at The Easter Racing Carnival at Randwick was that supported their major carnivals and they seem few are winners Meadows, Horsham and Bulli where more it made the news. to know their horses. On the other hand, most Generally, my own observation is that than two tenths was knocked off the old times. No, not the back page but the popular Sydneysiders think Doncaster is the name of most seem have lost a bit of early speed by Why then are the average times remaining News Review section of the weekend Sydney a local street (which it is, of course). the time they reach this critical point. They much the same? Well, TAB tracks now see Morning Herald. Alongside stories on Whichever way it goes, a passion for can still run just as well over the entire much more racing at the lower end of the scale Indonesia, Camilla and spy interrogations you racing is no longer enough by itself. The 21st distance but they tend to get cluttered up at and those events dominate the mathematics. could learn that $260,000 was up for grabs at century demands variety and pizzaz. the start among all the eager youngsters. (I However, excellence in breeding is still know how they feel - I have the same problem coming through at the top end. The majority getting going in a game of tennis). of city winners - or even starters - are coming On the rare occasion when a club puts on from a handful of leading sires, including the a “veterans” race, these fellows display all three above. There’s no stopping quality. their better qualities. Races are keenly It’s interesting to note, though, that most contested, form is reliable and interference is of the dogs listed here are average or risky Tweed Heads generally low. These dogs know their way beginners, which contrasts with the earlier era around! of Head Honcho dominance. Paua to Burn Betting is always good, too, because the and Big Daddy Cool would probably be the public know them well. So why don’t we have nippiest of the present bunch. Still, they’re Coursing Club more such races? all mighty gallopers once they get going. I’ve written on this subject several times WHAT’S IN A NAME? Last year I chatted to the folks at SATURDAY JUNE 4 RAPIDVITE NOVICE FINAL (420m) $1500 to winner. over the years but the answer has always been TWIN TOWNS SERVICES CLUB MAIDEN (420m) 4 Greyhounds qualified June 13. a deafening silence. More’s the pity. Greyhounds Australasia about the number of Heats $360 Heats. 1st, 2nd in heats to final Monday, June Saturday June 25 This is yet another area where everyone badly spelt names being allocated these days, 13. $2000 to final winner. 2 x Maiden Heats (420m) $360 in the industry, especially owners, could despite the naming rules claiming “the Stud NORTH COAST CHALLENGE (420m) 1-3 wins 2 Heats. Tweed Valley Sprint (420m) Best 8, $800 Book demands correct English”. $650 Heats. Best 16. No TAB track wins. Heat winners to Coolangatta Stake (520m) Best 8 $800 benefit by stretching the dog’s economic life. final June 13. $2000 to final winner. Mixed Stayers Stake (652m) 0-1 wins, $650 And the dogs must enjoy it; otherwise they This had nothing to do with catchy names WINTERSUN FESTIVAL CUP (652m) 1-4 wins 2 Heats. Saturday July 2 wouldn’t do it. It’s a win-win-win prospect. or combinations of the kids’ names or names $610 Heats. Final Monday, June 13. $2000 to final winner. Maiden (520m) $380 To answer the challenge, one solution of Indian chiefs. I pointed out examples of 2 x GALAXY PRELUDES (420m) $1000 to each winner. Maiden (420m) $380 normal English words which had simply been SATURDAY JUNE 11 Mixed Final (420m) total prizemoney $600 would be to make it compulsory for every club BORDER PARK GALAXY (420m) $1750 Heats. Best Border Sprint (420m) best 8, $800 to stage a veterans’ race at a minimum of 50% spelt wrongly. 64. Stayers Stake (652m) 1-4 wins, $650 of all meetings for at least a year. That would It’s a subject that has grated on me ever FLYING SCOTT NOVICE (520m) 1-4 wins 2 Heats. $800 Saturday July 9 give everyone time to build up interest, since I had to keep on typing Prince O Thiefs Heats. Best 16. Final Saturday, June 18. $1500 to final Maiden (420m) $380 into my computer. The dancing fingers and winner. All finalists receive free service to Flying Scott Maiden (520m) $380 perhaps attract sponsorship, and hold back MONDAY JUNE 13 July Novice (420m) 1-4 wins, For 32 greyhounds, $650 oldies that might otherwise be put out to the spellchecker just didn’t like what they BORDER PARK GALAXY FINAL (420m) $30,000 to Coolangatta Stake (520m) pasture. were being told to do. Winner + Free Service to Elite State + Trophy + Rug. 2nd Best 8, $800 BEST OF THE BREED But it still goes on. Running round now $4000, 3rd $2000, Unp $500. Stayers Stake (652m) Best 8, $800 are Outmaneuver, Neva Surender, Timeing, QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY STAYERS INVITATION Saturday July 16 Last year I mentioned that average race (652m) $2000 to winner. Best 8. 2 x Maiden Heats (420m) $380 TWIN TOWNS SERVICES CLUB MIXED FINAL Maiden (520m) $380 Tweed Valley Stake (420m) Best 8, $800 TRACK RECORDS - 2-YEAR PROGRESS (Mar-03 Mar-05) (420m) $2000 to winner. Greyhounds qualified June 4. ELITE STATE CONSOLATIONS (420m) $2000 to each Border Stake (520m) Best 8, $800 Track Dist Record Speed Record Speed Change Current winner. Greyhounds unsuccessful in Galaxy heats. Stayers Stake (652m) 1-4 wins, $650 m. Sec. km/sec Sec. Km/sec Sec. Holder WINTERSUN FESTIVAL CUP FINAL (652m) $2000 + Saturday July 23 Geelong 457 25.19 18.14 25.12 18.19 -0.07 Whisky Assassin trophy to winner. Greyhounds qualified June 4. Maiden (420m) $360 Maiden (520m) $360 Bulli 472 26.26 17.97 26.02 18.14 -0.24 Paua to Burn NORTH COAST CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL (420m) $2000 + trophy to winner. Greyhounds qualified on North Mixed Stakes Final (420m) Total prizemoney $500 Ballarat 450 24.89 18.08 24.81 18.14 -0.08 Whisky Assassin Coast tracks. Coolangatta Sprint (420m) Best 8, $800 W'bool 450 24.81 18.14 24.81 18.14 0 Big Smig RAPIDVITE NOVICE TROPHY 2 HEATS (420m) 1-4 Tweed Valley Stake (520m) Best 8, $800 Horsham 480 26.94 17.82 26.68 17.99 -0.26 Crash wins. $1500 to final winner. Best 16. Final June 18. Stayers Stake (652m) Best 8, $800 Saturday July 30 Meadows 525 29.88 17.57 29.62 17.72 -0.26 Big Daddy Cool SATURDAY JUNE 18 FLYING SCOTT NOVICE FINAL (520m) $1500 to Maiden (420m) $360 Richmond 535 30.50 17.54 30.50 17.54 0 Chilli Bear winner. Greyhounds qualified June 11. Free service to Maiden (520m) $360 Sandown 515 29.49 17.46 29.40 17.52 -0.09 Whisky Assassin Flying Scott for all finalists plus reserves. Border Sprint (420m) Best 8, $800 Albion Pk 520 29.73 17.49 29.73 17.49 0 Surf Lorian/Flying Amy Stayers Stake (652m) 0-1 wins, $650 Wenty Pk 520 29.73 17.49 29.73 17.49 0 Collision/Some Secret Cranbourne 520 29.96 17.36 29.96 17.36 0 Brokenwood Phone (07) 55364555 Fax (07) 55366894

The (June, 2005) Journal Page 5 The Mackay Cup carnival attracted a number of sponsors in 2005.

Roger Green (left) is congratulated by Colin Meng, whose company backs the Cup, after Gozo Farmer's last-stride victory (right).

BELOW: GRA deputy chair Kerry Watson was on track for the Cup final and hosted Mackay's Fourex sales manager Danny Mann whose company was one of the sponsors on the day.

By DAVID BRASCH

A FEW days before the running of the the deal with Gozo’s owner-trainer Roger 2005 Mackay Cup, Townsville trainer Mick Green. Hickmott was a worried man. Hickmott had a dog of his own, Mr He wanted to buy Gozo Farmer. The price Muscle, in the Cup final drawn directly on was $30,000. He couldn’t sleep. the outside of Gozo Farmer. Mick’s wife Christine, who recently won “I didn’t even watch my dog throughout a battle with cancer, became the voice of the race,” said Mick. “I only had eyes for reason. Gozo Farmer. I think I was cheering louder “Christine said it was only money, go and than Roger.” buy the dog,” said Mick. It was money well spent. After negotiating all day, one hour before Gozo Farmer gave tearaway leader Ella’s the running of the Cup final, Mick and his Reward a big start but ran it down to win by a partners Mark and Judy Stevens had clinched neck.

ADVERTISEMENT It is two years since I wrote about nervous and excitable dogs, so it is timely to review this topic and discuss what can be done to soothe the edgy canine. The original Crazy Dog Formula included Amino hours before racing. Nervous and excitable dogs are a perennial problem lite 34x. Dr Heather Burton and I discussed an Recharge is well known to trainers. It is rich in for trainers who are aware many dogs with an excess of alteration to the Crazy Dog Formula which is the electrolytes that count and as it is common for dogs nerves and excitement invariably leave their best runs inexpensive and should have appeal to all trainers to lose large quantities of fluid and electrolytes during in the kennel. Unless something can be done to alter of nervy dogs. transportation, exercise and stressful situations, this trait, especially for dogs with ability, their racing Stress, including that related to travel, heavy Recharge could be just what the Doctor ordered - careers are understandably short. First, some interesting exercise, racing, kennelling and environment are especially for nervous and excitable types. news. important reasons why the Nervous Dog Formula should Recharge rapidly replenishes lost electrolytes, so In August 1999 in an article published in The be considered. chronic dehydration, muscle cramping and loss of Journal in Queensland, Dr David Auer and co-authors Just the same, trainers should be aware each case is performance are kept to a minimum. This formulation outlined the problems of stress in the kennelled an individual one and response will vary. It also goes is specifically matched to meet the needs of hard working greyhound. Titled The Effects of Kennelling as a without saying they should watch the dogs and includes: (1) a high potassium to sodium ratio Stresssor in Racing Greyhounds, they analysed the weight. This is n o t (very important for nerve and muscle function) (2) various factors kennelling has on excitable dogs. Their usually a Citrate salt, a buffering agent that delays the onset vitamin E, the most powerful source of vitamin E. opening paragraph stated: “Stress is recognised as a problem as of cramping and tying up (3) a Usual dose for dogs in work is 100-200 IU. Dr Kohnke factor that affects animal health and performance, but barking, small amount says “of all the vitamins fed to greyhounds, vitamin E the concept of stress is a complicated one involving panting, of is the one that probably gives most benefit to behavioural and physical mechanisms.” This is a nervous dogs NERVY DOGS A glucose performance and stamina”. He also said “for high powerful statement experienced trainers can identify are prone to which performance it is next to impossible to get enough with. weight loss enhances vitamin E in the diet alone. Extra supplementation is The article covered behavioural problems, kennel and can, in the necessary for best results”. White E is a worthwhile noise and environment, weight loss, kennelling time extreme rapid addition to the diet of any greyhound, especially the periods (is behaviour better or worse in later races), age, cases lose uptake nervous type. A reminder ... DON’T give vitamin E at race experience, the effect on winning rate, or placing up to a kilo PERENNIAL ofthe same time as iron as this has a harmful effect on rate and beaten margin, association between racing or more electrolytes. vitamin E. performance and behaviour and more. Winners tended when Another The Excitable Dog Formula is a genuine attempt to show fewer behavioural signs in the kennels than kennelled, useful tip, to soothe the edgy canine and the additional tips losers (18% versus 28%). Another important point is so the courtesy suggested are with affordable extras which most trainers the longer the dogs were kennelled, the larger the weight mixture of Dr John have on the shelf. Anything which will help the loss. Maximum weight loss recorded was 1.2kg. The may be PROBLEM Kohnke hyperactive dog perform better will be worth a try. average was 0.19kg but 14% did not lose any weight. useful to and the late Let the Buyer Beware Barking, chewing at the kennel door and salivating were counter this Reg My article about Caveat Emptor a short time ago the most common problems. loss. Hoskins, in attracted a lot of interest. The advice then and now is to Readers will be surprised to know the findings of Here it is their booklet, think carefully before using dubious preparations and the authors in this experiment involving 221 greyhounds Here is our suggestion, with comments later on. Talking unless there is some genuine proof to support their use revealed “there was no significant relationship between 100-120ml port wine Greyhounds is to add 1 - 2 I would have nothing to do with them. It is always best the frequency of the measured behaviours and racing 1 dessertspoon of sugar tablespoons of extra fat (eg: lard, suet, meat trimmings to stay with the tried and true preparations made by performance in the greyhounds in this study.” 5-10 mls of Recharge or fresh cooking oil) to help make up for energy reputable companies. Many trainers will disagree through cold hard 3-4 oz meat, raw, grilled or microwaved shortfalls. The extra fat, combined with the electrolytes, A good example of let the buyer beware was experience and look for ways to help their canine Add 1/2 to 1 cup of milk at the last minute as the will also reduce the risk of dehydration. highlighted in Focus, The Australian Doctor magazine speedster perform its best. port wine will curdle the milk. Mix into a slurry and In Dr Kohnke’s notes the folly of giving free in March 2004. A product called Anabolic Water (heavy What can be done to help? give to the hound before leaving home. The port wine potassium salts such as potassium chloride or potassium water) was examined and reviewed and put to the test. In many cases something can be done to modify has a settling effect. Depending on the weather, this citrate in the food was highlighted. This is not a good This product was reported to do many things, including this behaviour to achieve a more optimistic outcome meal can be served with cold or warm milk. way to use potassium as fed this way it floods into the build and rejuvenate tissue, plump up skin cells, protect (better race result). Sometimes things help, sometimes Other Good Tips blood and is excreted through the urine in a few hours. cells from high temperature and radiation damage and nothing helps. Give 1 x Rebound tablet (an excellent source of B Thus, the beneficial effect is quickly lost and not more. This so called super-energised water sells for Dr John Murray, a specialist greyhound vet, used group vitamins and vitamin C) in the morning feed the available when you need it most. Beta-K is best. $US28 for 4oz. After careful examination of theory, the Crazy Dog Formula with a fair degree of success. day of the race. This has a beneficial effect as stress, It is always important, especially for nervy, hard research and other matters, David Woods, manager of Dr Murray says dogs settle down after a meal just as hard work, regular racing and travel increase the need working, panting types to ensure an adequate supply of radiation protection at The Australian Nuclear Science humans do and the snack provides a balance against for B complex vitamins and vitamin C. Rebound tablets cool clean water. and Technology Organisation said: “For all intents and stomach acids associated with excitement and stress. supply these important nutrients and help vitality, Vitamin E (White E) should also be utilised as it is purposes, heavy water is chemically identical to the good This can be especially helpful for dogs kennelled early, maintain the appetite and aid recovery after exercise. especially valuable for nervy types and those prone to old garden variety water. It has no added benefits but drawn to run late in the program. Give 2 x Beta-K tablets over the tongue about 4 cramp. White E is a pure source of naturally derived whatsoever”. Good Stuff!

The (June, 2005) Journal Page 6 Mary and Roger Green are congratulated by Mackay Club president Jenny Findlay after the Cup victory.

Mary and Roger Green celebrate the Cup victory. Gozo, Roger and Mick big winners in Mackay Cup

Green was happy on both fronts. line, and he’s got Black Shiraz in his damline “He’s a good dog with plenty of racing and there isn’t much of that blood available left in him,” he said. “I’ll be sad to see him in Queensland.” go, but I’ve always been a seller. I sold the Hickmott said it was likely the dog would National Sprint Champion (In For Life).” go to a trainer in Victoria after his initial For Mick Hickmott it could be the start campaign. of something big. For Roger Green it’s back to the drawing His plans include a tilt at the Cairns Cup, board. and then a campaign in Victoria. He’s after Green took Gozo Farmer to 31 wins and Mackay Cup (456m) Rapid Supreme the big time. 10 placings from 44 starts. He won a host of 1 GOZO FARMER 1-1 Star Title “We want to use him at stud,” said Mick feature races around the provincial tracks and (World Title-Loving Miss) World Title Dandy Charm who has a number of broodbitches and set track records at Bundaberg and Owner-trainer: Roger Green potential broodbitches on his property in Rockhampton (twice). YoungarraAcacia Park 2 ELLA’S REWARD 6-1 GOZO FARMER Bluewater. He also ran a hand-timed record at Alyssa Gai “He’s by World Title and they are a strong Mackay winning a Young Guns late last year. (Darcy’s Reward-Elusive Ella) Ginger “I’ve got a few pups coming up that look 3 CASHEL AMOUR 12-1 Black Shiraz nice types,” said Green. “I’ve always liked (Ballistic Jet-Brandon Melody) Loving Miss Dark Horizon this dog. He’s everything you want in a race Others: 4 Goldfield Ash 5-2, 5 Sports One LoveFreewheeler dog.” Coupe 5-2, 6 Northern Call 50-1, 7 Five Or should that be ... he’s everything Mick Cougars 10-1, 8 Mr Muscle 50-1. Clever Vixen Hickmott, Mark and Judy Stevens want in a Time: 26.50. race dog. Campad Electronics and Seltronics Services

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The (June, 2005) Journal Page 8 The month of May saw yet another TRACK RECORD fall to progeny of . . . TRENDY LEIGH (Gun Law Osti x Sobbing Sal) Black Dog - 1999 - 30kgs

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The (June, 2005) Journal Page 9 The Finalists

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Devine Trivia Gem Quiz Box 2 Test your knowledge of greyhound racing in The Rylee's Journal's Trivia Quiz ... NO-one cheered louder when Don Paco Raider and won the Ipswich Auction final than the 'Fat and McHardy family down at Binnaway in NSW. But Allan McHardy, 59, breeder of the winner admits he found it difficult to take a lazy' but Box 3 win a liking to Don Paco when he was a puppy. “He was fat and lazy, just the sort of pup people do NOT take interest in when you are Don can Flaming Vetsearch trying to sell pups,” McHardy told The Phoenix Journal. “And we are greyhound breeders who breed to sell.” run Products That’s why “that little blue bastard” was loaded into the McHardy trailer for the long Box 4 haul to the Ipswich Auction. “We sell for something to do. Pack everything we take to the auction at Ipswich He had not raced greyhounds before and we sold him for $2200 to Len Antonio.” he moved to Australia. Tijuana Answer the quiz below, send your It’s history now that the “fat and lazy ... “We got a few, one or two, but didn’t Teddy entries to: Vetsearch Quiz, c/o GRA little blue bastard” has earned almost $50,000 have much success,” he said. “We decided Journal, PO Box 93, Nundah, Qld, in stakes and boasts the wonderful record of to give it away for a while until I was 4012 and the first correct entry 24 starts for 15 wins and five seconds (to time nearing retirement and could do the job opened will win the Vetsearch of writing). properly.” Products. Such greyhounds have only come the way That was just a few years ago when of the McHardy family breeding program the McHardy family headed out of Sydney since Allan decided second, third and even for Binnaway, not far from Dubbo, and Box 5 1 Third dam of Capalaba Futurity fourth best just wasn’t what he was prepared bought four acres. winner Tranquil Skye to accept. “We set up a straight track, pup runs Mr 2 Sire of Villasanti Allan McHardy is a Scotsman who is and starting breeding greyhounds to sell,” 3 New trainer Gozo Farmer originally from Aberdeen. A chef by trade, said Allan. “Most of the pups we breed Serious 4 Owner Don Paco he spent a time in Canada before moving to are gone by four or five months of age.” 5 Sire of Saintly Crew Australia in 1968. He lived a short walk to It wasn’t all plain sailing. 6 First dog trained the local dog track at Aberdeen but went there “We started off with mostly giveaway by Phil McMillan and sat on a hill overlooking the races just bitches, thinking we could breed 7 Owner Aci Hi Rumble ourselves good dogs ... we got nothing but 8 Second dam Poldar Thunder a few winners in the bush.” 9 Date of Grafton It was a couple of years ago now that Head HonchoWalkabout Sid Sprinters Cup final Allan saw Don’s Regret, in pup to Go Wild T Fitzroy Lass Box 6 10 Track record held by eddy Roanokee, for sale for $12,000. The bitch Addis Boy at Lithgow Web Of SilenceMalawi’s Prince was a litter sister to legendary Flying Amy DON PACO and a half sister to champion Tenthill Spider Web Go Wild Doll. Lady Answers will be printed in the RoanokeeNew Tears “I grabbed her,” said Allan. “She had October edition with the winner of Secret No More Free Method 10 pups, I kept three for ourselves, and the Vetsearch Pack. Entries must be sold the rest and made the $12,000 back received by September 16. Don’s RegretAmerigo Man straight away.” Tenthill Flyer One of those pups Allan kept was the Vetsearch Customer Service bitch Secret No More. Ray Watson trained her for the McHardy’s to win 13 Box 7 1800 242100 and be placed in 11 of her 34 starts. She won the Maitland Gold Collar and was a Bush Haven finalist in “four or five” big races. Wild “She was a lot of fun for us and an Voodoo ideal broodbitch potential.” May Answers Kennels Her first litter, to Brett Lee, produced 1 Pilgrims Star 176 Brass Rd, Ebenezer some smart gallopers. Her second to Go 2 Acclaim Star Wild Teddy includes Don Paco. 3 Stratheden, NSW * Whelping She has since whelped a litter to Elite 4 Val Ignatenko State. 5 Eric Castle * Rearing “I admit, I didn’t like the little blue Box 8 6 Frosty Fruits * Spelling bastard. He was the ugliest of pups, and 7 Fairy Wings as I said, fat and lazy,” said Allan. “On 8 Ima Secret * Training the way to Ipswich for the auction, he Don 9 $50 nearly wrecked my trailer.” Paco 10 Gozo Farmer Ian Hoggan As Len Antonio told Allan McHardy (07) 54646106 just a few weeks ago ... “he’s a good Winner: Chantelle Conroy 0413 584499 bastard now”.

The (June, 2005) Journal Page 10 Group 2 Ipswich Auction Don Paco wins the Group 2 Ipswich Auction final. (520m) 1 DON PACO $3.90 Pictures Corey Pearce. (Go Wild Teddy-Secret No More) Owner: Len Antonio Trainer: Tom Noble 2 TIJUANA TEDDY $3.40 (Go Wild Teddy-Kilkenny Rose) 3 DEVINE GEM $2.80 (Token Prince-Serbian Pearl) Others: 4 Mr Serious $33 5 Wild Voodoo $7.90 6 Rylee’s Raider $8.80 7 Flaming Phoenix $14 8 Go Wild Lady $25 Time: 31.12 Len and The Don grab a slice of history Park changed his mind and Roger told Len placegetters. Antonio he thought Tom Noble would suit Len Antonio has been in racing since he By the dog. was 16. He’s now 66. DAVID BRASCH Noble jumped at the chance to train “I had racehorses in Victoria when I Don Paco, specially with the rich Ipswich was 16,” he said. LEN Antonio has been getting close to Postman’s Ridge to be educated. Auction series coming up within a few Len and his wife Gloria moved to winning a big race for a few years. “He’s the fastest they have broken in at months and the dog likely to be one of the Queensland 31 years ago. Gloria a Oro won a Consolation of the Ipswich Postman’s Ridge in the 11 years John and hot chances. Queenslander by birth. They established the Auction series, and Gozo Boy “should have Sharyn Collins have been at the track,” said Noble had his own Auction hopeful in Silkstone Dental Clinic just down the road won a Vince Curry final”. Len. the brilliant bitch Devine Gem, who had from the now Ipswich Showgrounds track. Right back in 1989 when the Ipswich Don Paco scorched around there in already won the Townsville Cup as a He’s been dabbling in horses and club instigated its Auction and Race series, 18.19secs for 300m. youngster. greyhounds since he came north. Len has been a buyer, trying to win his own When Len went looking for a trainer, it Len Antonio grabbed his piece of “Don Paco has always been a boom slice of history. was Collins who suggested he approach history, when the beautifully boxed Don dog,” said Len. “In fact, he’s had the Two years ago he headed off to Ipswich Roger Green. Paco crashed across the field to set up a biggest wraps of any dog in Queensland.” on Auction day and spotted a then seven “John said if you’ve got a potential winning break in the rich final. Len and Roger Green are good friends. month old pup and bought him for $2200. Group 1 dog, then you need a trainer to go Tijuana Teddy was one of the biggest “I spoke to Roger the night before the “I liked his eyes and his feet,” said Len. It with it and he suggested I ask Roger Green sufferers at the first turn, hitting the running Auction final and he said the dog could was the only reason he bought the blue dog to take him,” said Len. rail and being literally pushed into the air. win,” said Len. “Tom Noble said he only pup by Go Wild Teddy-Secret No More. Roger won eight of 14 starts with Don For him to get back going and run had to jump to win.” The fact the pup’s dam had been a Paco. second was a remarkable effort. Don Paco is the only dog Len Antonio brilliant sprinter during her race career “Roger brought him back one morning Devine Gem could not get through in owns now. winning the Maitland Gold Collar and for a 300 metre trial just when he put him the back straight but flashed up for third. “It’s a fairy tale come true. I still can’t being a finalist in the Singleton Sprint into training,” said John Collins. “He Noble had trained the first and third believe it ... $32,000 for a greyhound race.” Championship helped as well. trialled 17.51 which is the track record And second dam Don’s Regret was a here.” litter sister to legendary bitch Flying Amy. Roger told Collins that Don Paco was That helped Len’s cause as well. the best dog he had trained, better even than Len sent his pup, his sixth Auction his Melbourne Cup winner Roanokee. Encounter purchase since 1989, to Coominya Lodge to But after 14 starts, Green thought be reared and at 14 months he went to otherwise. A couple of failures at Albion Kennels & Breaking-in

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The (June, 2005) Journal Page 11 LEFT: Paul 'Ces' Graham and Graham Prowse with highly promising youngster Tijuana Teddy.

RIGHT: The imposing figure of Ipswich Auction runner-up Tijuana Teddy. 'Wild Lionel' gives trot boys a racing rush

By and finally home for his dogs late in the DAVID BRASCH day.” A year or so ago the pair got talking HARNESS horse trainer Graham about buying a greyhound together. Prowse has known Paul “Ces” Graham for Peter Callaghan had bred a litter by Go was exceptional. pacer to win from a 60m handicap at years. Wild Teddy-Kilkenny Rose and Ces had He suffered worst from first turn Albion Park. So when Paul asked could he come to the pick of the litter if he wanted. interference, hitting the running rail and He ran second in a Sunshine Sprint. the track and “have a drive”, Prowse gave “Graham suggested we get a syndicate being pushed into the air. To get second Uluvit was also outstanding for the stable. him the OK. together and buy one,” said Ces. “I was was an amazing effort. He has four in work, but has become Along the way Ces got Graham Prowse, going to buy a bitch, but when I saw the “He’s only a young dog, but he’s got a Ces Graham’s regular greyhound “catcher”. his brother-in-law Ed Rodney and a black dog pup, I just had to have him. He lot of ability and enormous potential,” said Gimme A Clue, the other dog raced by neighbour Ross Munro hooked onto was the dominant dog in the litter.” Ces. He ran a flying 30.57 to win a Auction the “Cegar Syndicate” has won three times greyhound racing and have found a The pup was “about five or six months semi-final and his record (to time of including once at Albion Park and made the potential star. old” and the syndicate bought him for writing) stands at seven wins and eight semi-finals of the Auction series. “I have known Ces for years,” said $1750. placings from 23 starts. The boys have since bought a Just The Prowse. “He was working at the Eagle “We put him through the Ipswich Paul Graham trained Alf’s Ablaze to Best-O’Shanti pup now being educated. Farm vet hospital for Lester Walters and I Auction to have him eligible for the race, win 23 races, run a Beenleigh track record, Of Tijuana Teddy, the boys have great would take my horses there. That’s and the boys decided to buy another one win a Rising Star Classic at Beenleigh and expectations. probably 12 years ago now.” that day. We got a Solve The Puzzle bitch be Gold Coast greyhound of the year. Initially he was named Wild Lionel, but The pair became friends. which now races as Gimme A Clue,” said “Alf’s Ablaze was a great box dog, but the boys were having none of that. “Out of the blue Ces asked me if he Ces. Tijuana Teddy is very strong and getting “We wanted him to be named Reuben could have a drive of a harness horse.” Mike Chapman reared the pair and better at the boxes all the time.” Carter, but the registrar in Victoria knocked That has since developed into a fulltime instantly won a fan in Paul Graham. “They Ces has been in dogs for 35 years. “I us back on that,” said Prowse. passion for Paul Graham. do a great job out there,” he said. “I’ve grew up around the Tyack family at “We put in about 20 names, and finally “I can’t believe him,” Prowse says of never had sounder dogs.” Windsor and they always had dogs,” he the registrar named him Wild Lionel. There his mate. “He’s up before dawn to walk his The Go Wild Teddy dog, now racing as said. was no way he was racing with a name like dogs, then comes to Albion Park and works Tijuana Teddy, is outstanding. Graham Prowse got back into harness that. my horses with me, then he heads back Offers of up to $20,000 have already horses when the new Albion Park track was “Eventually we came up with Tijuana home to Doomben to let the dogs out, back been refused and his performance in the built. Teddy and got it accepted.” here in the afternoon for the horses again, Auction final when second to Don Paco His best has been It’s Elliot the only It’s the name of a top notcher.

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The (June, 2005) Journal Page 12 From coursing

Head HonchoWalkabout Sid No Intent Fitzroy Lass

whippets to a Hot ShowNew Deb Tears POLDAR THUNDER Wee Sal

Moral Standards*Flag Star Classic winner Raven Poldar No Way Jose Raven KellyBuka Sunset Reark Raver By DAVID BRASCH BACK in the early 60s, Butch Pearce and because of the better climate for his daughter when in training. his sons David and Richard took their Ingrid who suffers badly from asthma. “He ran a 31.03 trial at Ipswich and we whippets coursing in South Australia. “I told David to get her into pup to put him into the Vince Curry but all through Flying Amy Puppy Classic For Richard it was to lead to a Flying Amy whatever sire he thought would suit and send the series he ran into the top dogs, starting (520m) Albion Park Puppy Classic victory at Albion Park with me one dog pup,” said Richard. out with Elvis in the fastest qualifying heat,” Poldar Thunder some 40 years later. The blue dog promptly arrived at three said Richard. 1 POLDAR THUNDER $31 “Dad bought a few greyhounds and the months old and stayed with the Pearce family The dog’s steady improvement continued (No Intent-Raven Poldar) family got into racing,” said Richard. “My in the back yard for a while. and he surprised everyone but his connections Owner: Richard Pearce. brother David worked for some years for “It was time for him to go to a rearing when sweeping away from a quality field of Trainer: Mike Chapman. Tony Duke when he was the biggest breeder property, I saw the advert in the Journal for youngsters to win the Flying Amy Puppy 2 BACARDI CRUISER $1.90 in the country in the 70s.” the Park Ridge Complex and went out and Classic. (Just The Best-Lou’s Cruise) Richard couldn’t help but be dragged into had a look for myself,” said Richard. “The “It was our biggest win and a good thrill. 3 MISS HAWKINS $7 the industry. pups all looked in fantastic condition, they He’s no champion, but he’s a good dog,” said (Reggemite-Red Sara) “I bought a sister to Freewheeler and we were all handled regularly and that was what Richard. Others: 4 Quidame $9, 5 Postman Tommy won a lot of races in the country with her I wanted.” Raven Poldar has since joined the Pearce $4.40, 6 Media Watch $4, 7 Coogan’s progeny,” he said. Mick Chapman of Park Ridge Complex, family in Queensland although Richard has Bluff $15, 8 Gozo History $6. Time: 30.35. By the early 90s Richard was a regular educated the dog, now named Poldar done a deal with Mick Chapman at Park Ridge racegoer at Angle Park and like everyone at Thunder, and watched him improved rapidly for her future matings. the time couldn’t help but be impressed with the great staying bitch Raven Kelly. “It was unbelievable the times she could run,” said Richard. He wanted one just like her. 'Plentiwood' presents ... When Raven Kelly went to stud her pups commanded a $5000 price tag. The bitch went to an array of sires but didn’t produce her quality. By 1999, Warren Bowden, who had raced Excite Ability Saintly Crew Blue Dog, Aug 2000, 40 Raven Kelly, was getting out of the industry. Black, Feb 1998, 33kgs He was selling off five month old pups by starts, 18 wins, 15 Fee $660 (incl GST) Moral Standards from Raven Kelly for $1500. placings. Over Swab essential, full Richard Pearce liked the price and bought $300,000 in stakes. refund if no pups a bitch. Frozen Semen Available 67 starts, 32 wins, 22 “David reared her for me and she was Fee $990 (incl GST) placings. Ran BOD 28 times. always going to be a classic staying bitch, Swab essential, full slow away and warming up to her races the refund if no pups Broke Richmond 400m record winning his maiden (22.78) longer they went,” he said of the bitch he WON Won Wentworth Pk 16.19, Geelong 19.68, Cranbourne 17.75, Sale named Raven Poldar. 2002 Group 1 Melbourne Cup (in 29.77 beating Elgrando, Mint Mojo, 24.29, Warragul 24.35, Traralgon 17.14 and Bendigo. “She won two races including a 710m at November Fury, Cape Reality, Lindale Blue, Waterview Star, Ryder Bale) Won 10 straight, all FFA including 2001 Geelong Cannonball. Angle Park, but it was impossible to get 2003 Group 3 The Temlee (The Meadows) (in 30.14 beating Knockabout Won 7 from 10 at Wentworth Pk. staying races for her and more often than not Wok, Lindale Blue, Jimmy Neutron, Twain, Elgrando, Modern Assassin, Won Warrnambool in 18.85 (trk rec 18.84) we were forced to put her into top grade races Waterview Star) NOW PROVEN SIRE OF over 600m,” he said. 2002 Warragul St Leger (beating Primo Uno, Brumby Lad) * Wild Seattle (Dapto short course trk rec, Group 3 Hunter Valley Cup) When Raven Poldar broke down, it was 2002 Damsels Dash (Sandown) * Aussie Kashkow (Nowra trk rec) simple what her future would be. “We just Sire: BEARABILITY Dam: RERUN Dam of: AUDREY ELAINE (3rd Group 3 2001 Warragul * Multiple city winners from first litters to race had to breed with her,” said Richard. 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The (June, 2005) Journal Page 13 LEFT: Phil McMillan takes up his usual spot at Mackay dogs. ABOVE: Goldfield Ash wins at Albion Park. RIGHT: Jan McMillan doing all the work on the track. 'All downhill after that'

By DAVID BRASCH Melbourne,” said Phil. “But they were no Named Gallant Trio the dog made it to top West CapeBrother Fox ALL Milo was a five and a half year old good.” grade at the Gabba under Tony Zammit’s Warren’s Flyer dog when Phil McMillan got him north as his All Milo was Phil’s first starter and a training. Promises Free first venture into greyhound training. winner. “Once we won that race, it was all It also led to the McMillans striking up a DiamondTangairn Ode CALLIOPE ROCKET The dog was a giveaway and had “already downhill after that,” he jokes. long friendship with Tony’s brother Michael, Button Ode had two tickets”. The McMillans decided to educate a friendship that has endured to this day and Ask Phil McMillan, 54, and his wife Jan themselves in the art of training. been highly successful. Worth DoingBrother Fox if they would be happy to take on the training “I bought a book on training greyhounds “Mick brought Gallant Trio to Mackay for Rocket Airlines Versatile Miss today of a dog with such a history and they by Roy Burrell, and I’ve still got it at home,” the Cup and stayed a week with us,” said Phil. Wild Port could be guaranteed to shudder. he told The Journal. “He had a bit of fun with us and we have Better Flight But All Milo had also won a 420m at the Phil McMillan was still playing A Grade stayed in touch ever since.” Spot Marlin Gabba and Phil probably knew no better at rugby league around Mackay at the time and Rocket Airlines (Worth Doing-Better the time. to help keep fit, he walked a team of Flight) proved a goldmine for the McMillans. But Phil and Jan put their stamp on greyhounds seven miles a day. “She was a crock but a good bitch winning Calliope Rocket had a long stint in greyhound racing from the outset. “We lived across the road from the plenty of races, both in Brisbane with Dave Brisbane with Mick Zammit as his trainer and It was 1977, a year after greyhound racing racetrack at the time and slipped them up the Brett and back home with us around the won 11 at Albion Park and ran a flying 25.50 had started in the McMillan’s home town of straight there.” country tracks.” on the Gold Coast when the track was grass. Mackay. He bought a pup by Lively Band and But when Rocket Airlines went to stud she Calliope Rocket would have been enough Phil admits he “didn’t have a clue at the named her Shorty’s Band. was to provide the McMillans with their best success for many, but the McMillans time how to train greyhounds”. “She won a few races and we mated her ever greyhound. unearthed another star when Goldfield Ash But it didn’t stop the McMillans landing to Olympic Eagle and the litter went on to “We bred Calliope Rocket out of her by came along. a good old fashioned betting plunge on All win 60 races,” he said. Warren’s Flyer and he won 28 races,” said He’s won 23 races and was a recent finalist Milo at 8-1 when he was produced first-up They included Shorty’s Return who won Phil. in the Mackay Cup when fourth to Gozo and won. the Johnnie Walker final at the Gabba, Carlon They included the Rockhampton, Mackay Farmer after having no early luck. It was the start of what can only be Song the winner of 20 races, Charcinda who and Ayr Cups. The McMillans keep only four dogs in described as a greyhound training career won five at the Gabba. “His Mackay Cup win was something to training in Mackay. tinged with plenty of luck and good dogs. It wasn’t long after that Phil and Jan see,” said Phil with a glint of satisfaction. “He “We are looking for another potential “I worked with Don Ney at the time and bought a pup through a mate at Mackay dogs. was last at the 300 metre boxes and won by broodbitch at the moment,” said Phil. he and I decided to get a couple of pups from It was a Pancho Country-Gallant Anne. seven lengths.” “We’ll always have an interest.

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The (June, 2005) Journal Page 14 Trent Thorley and Historic Five Cougars. Galaxy BACK in 1999, by his own Harry Pledger came up with the admission Trent Thorley “spat name of Galaxy in 1970, Galaxy the dummy” on his fight career. meaning “Gathering of the Stars”. The three time Australian title Richest non-TAB race in Australia. holder in light welter and First running of the Galaxy was in welterweight divisions, and 1971 with King Doolittle winning for winner of 62 of his 73 amateur $1000 first prize and trained by Les fights, he had every reason to feel Hampson of Gosford. aggrieved when he missed Only two dogs have won twice, selection for the Kuala Lumpur Ebony King in 1974-75, trained by Commonwealth Games. publican Gwen Edwards of Richmond “I had one more fight and spat in NSW and Mint Magic 1999-2000 for the dummy, gave up my fight Ray Watson of Maitland. career,” Trent told The Journal. Trainer Graham Beh won it twice, While one career might had with Society Romeo in 1980 and finished, Trent picked up on Border Tracker in 1982. greyhound racing and hasn’t Most successful trainer is Dennis looked back since. Reid who won three times, in 1994 with A Queensland Rail employee Travelling Ghost, 1996 with Gotta be in Rockhampton, Trent has Solid, and 1998 with Golden Clover. known former Rocky dog club Stud dogs to come out of the race president Bernie Mieztal for include: Ebony King, Golden Spur, years. Society Romeo, Kununurra, Mister “Bernie and Neville Beattie Biggles, November Prince, Yannick, would get me along to the dogs Brutess, Travelling Ghost, Bitability regularly,” said Trent. “So when Bale. I gave up fighting, I decided to Great matrons have won the race get a greyhound to train. including Miss Perlita, Mint Magic “I was always big on commitment and and Sobbing Sal (mother of Brett Lee), training greyhounds gave me that as well as prolific producer Gotta Be opportunity.” 'Bit of a hobby' Solid. Trent didn’t wait long to get a dog that STATS: could gallop. QLD - 7 Wins “The first dog I trained was Herd’s Law NSW - 23 Wins which won nine races,” he said. “But he loved now a passion Vic - 4 Wins racing on grass and we would take him down Quickest Time: Mint Magic 23.06 to Bundaberg all the time to race. to Gladstone for a while, but I’m back in “Paul mentioned to us he had bred the dog. Track Record 1999. “He’s the one who got me started.” Rocky again and with a small team.” I bought him from Dallas Beckett for $600 Bookmakers fielding: 12-14 Trent got to know Richard Featherstone In the past smart gallopers like Ten To and he won 12 races for us and was second in bookmakers back in 80s (now 6-8) and Phil McMillan and that pair helped get Go, winner of 16 races for Trent and a a Young Guns in Bundaberg,” said Trent. Prizemoney: $30,000 to winner him started. greyhound of the year in Rockhampton, have “We struck up a friendship and Paul has plus Trophy + Rug + Free Service to “I’ve been on and off in the game for the been great moneyspinners for the kennel. been sending dogs since.” Elite State. Jim Osborn and Reg Kay past five years,” he said. “I was transferred He now races recent Mackay Cup finalist Trent admits greyhound training is “a bit have donated a free service to Elite Five Cougars (Brett Lee-Tranquil Scene) of a hobby”. State for every Galaxy while he is alive. which he got from the Paul Felgate kennel. A fourth grader, Five Cougars chased Paul Wheeler won with Harvey “He was a replacement dog for another home Ella’s Reward in a Mackay Cup heat Bale in 2004 and after the result had Have A Laugh Paul sent to us but didn’t work out,” said and then had no luck when badly checked at come through, he rang from Sydney A greyhound was looking through a fence Trent. the first turn in the final behind Gozo Farmer. to speak to studmaster Sam Cauchi on watching a game of cricket. “Any chance of Trent had been in Bundaberg campaigning He has won three races and been placed track to book a bitch just minutes after a game?” he asked the captain. At first the Bluey Skywalker a dog Felgate had bred. seven times in a brief career for Trent. 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The (June, 2005) Journal Page 15 Lyn's golden boy lands

Cairns feature Lyn Randall and her Godlen Muzzle BACK in January, Townsville trainer Lyn said Lyn. “Len gave us this dog.” winner Wyzee Island. Randall had one greyhound in training. Wyzee Island (Lilli Pilli Lad-Misty Sal) That’s since built to a kennel of six and had already had a couple of starts around Sale Lyn is starting to make big plans. and Traralgon. It’s all because of a dog called Wyzee He arrived in Townsville in January. Island who only a few weeks ago gave Lyn “I fell in love with him ... he’s a big sook,” her biggest thrill in greyhound racing when said Lyn. he won the time-honoured Golden Muzzle Wyzee Island immediately showed Golden Muzzle (410m) Maiden at Cairns. ability. “He’s improved so much in our small Cairns New Tears A former Victorian, Lyn and husband kennel and I think he has a big future.” Light Of Fire 1 WYZEE ISLAND $5 Norman brought their seven member family Wyzee Island won his heat and final of Lilli Pilli Lad Centrefire (Lilli Pilli Lad-Misty Sal) to Townsville four years ago. the Golden Muzzle Maiden beating a field of Owner-trainer: Lyn Randall “The weather,” said Lyn. “It’s the reason promising northern youngsters including Stan TranquilAcacia Flame Ablaze WYZEE ISLAND you leave Victoria.” Montague’s Abit Twisted who he had rated Placid Dove 2 ABIT TWISTED $2 Her father Tom Pearson came with the better than his famous Tropical One. (Bitability Bale-Tropical Twister) Bogenfel family. Tom has been training dogs for years Lyn’s kennel has now built to six. “My Jurassic Vapour 3 SHOCKING LEE $2.50 and instilled the love of greyhounds into his family are great and I wouldn’t be able to Misty Sal Black Vapor (Trendy Leigh-Shocking Pink) daughter. chase races like the Golden Muzzle if it wasn’t Others: 4 Miss Personality $6, 5 Bent And Chanta RubinFarloe Melody* “We’ve always had a dog, and had a bit for them.” Twisted $2.80, 6 Absaluteme $7, 7 Gypie of success over the years, but Wyzee Island She is planning to breed with a bitch called Tenthill Flyer Rover $10, 8 Plugmatic $4.40. is the best,” she said. Tascosa. Time: 24.44. Lyn’s husband Norman was back in “My son Robert found out she had been Victoria, at Hayfield, and met up with friend sent to the pound,” said Lyn. “We rescued and greyhound breeder Len Freeman. her from there and won a few races around “My husband mentioned to Len that if he Townville with her.” had a dog he thought would race well in the Lyn says the Golden Muzzle is her biggest north we might be interested in buying it,” race win. “Hopefully it is not the last.” Hot Couple Have a laugh A guy at the bookie shop goes to the screens and checks the prices of the next race. There are only two greyhounds in the race and it seems pretty uncompetitive as the favourite is 10- 1 on and the other is priced at 40-1 against. Nonetheless, he makes his way to the counter and asks to place $500 on the outsider. Being a friendly sort, the bookmaker tries to put him off the bet and assures the customer the outsider has absolutely no chance against the favourite but the man is insistent and demands the bet be placed. The bookmaker tries again to convince the man he’d be losing his money but eventually agrees to take the bet and gleefully deposits the money into his till. They both then watched the race on the television and, horror of horrors, the favourite runs teh worst race of its life and the outsider cruises home. The customer was straight back to the counter and demanding his winnings. “No problem,” said the bookmaker, “I will happily pay you what you have won” and counted out the $20,000. As he did so, he confided to the man, “You are amazingly lucky - between you and me, I actually own the outsider that you bet on and he is so slow, even I didn’t back it”. As he collected his winnings and made his way to the door, the lucky punter replied, “That’s a coincidence, I own the favourite!” PARK RIDGE Greyhound Complex a friendly and caring environment Š 12 acre property close to Brisbane Š Pups handled with loving care Lot 35 Smith Rd, Š Pups kennelled and led at early age Park Ridge Š Pups pre-trained prior to break-in Phone Š Spacious and shaded runs (07) 32000172 Š Balanced diet using top quality fresh food Mobile Š Programmed worming and flea treatment Mike 0411 326605 Š 3 acre galloping paddock and dam Adding considerably to the glamour of Mackay Cup final day was local or Rachel 0401 085757 Š 320 metre training track radio star, HotFM's Teeges who presented the trophy to winning Š Bull pen connections after Anyway Sally's win in the Maiden 1000 Final. www.parkridgegreyhoundcomplex.com

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That was until he took local owner-trainer “Dallas didn’t have to give her to me, Harker, rising 65, has been training in Dallas Beckett up on an offer back before because I would have bought her, but I’m so Rockhampton since 1977. He remembers Christmas. grateful that he did.” “Now that’s she done so well I’m thinking three times a month loading up with dogs and “I was talking to Dallas about dogs and Spirited Queen eventually joined the of breeding with her eventually and will offer heading to Mackay to race. said I really liked the bitch he was training Harker kennel and when she got all the luck Dallas half the litter if he is interested.” A baker by trade, he’s lived in called Spirited Queen,” said Harker. “Dallas off the rails in the recent Young Star Classic Spirited Queen has really turned Albert’s Rockhampton all his life and admits he’s said I could have her.” final at Rockhampton, it was the biggest thinking around now she has won the Young always been interested in greyhounds. But the stipulation was Albert would have victory in Albert’s long training career. Star Classic. “The best dog I’ve had was Ginger’s Gem to wait a few months, until just before Albert now has nine dogs in work “I’ll run her through the Rockhampton who won eight races and got to FFA in Christmas 2004. including Mr Fernando, the winner of 16 Cup,” he said. “She may not be up to it, but Mackay, but the top grade races in those days Albert was happy about that. races, Cookies Catch and a number of just she will go in it.” were all over 540m in Mackay,” he said. “Dallas had too many dogs and was named youngsters. There was a time when Albert would not “She would have been a champion over cutting back,” said Harker. “He said I could “I always liked the look of the bitch, and have even considered such a move. the shorter races of today.” have her but wanted to give the bitch to Lyn I liked her breeding,” said Albert. How times have changed. Albert has been pottering about with dogs Smith for a short campaign first.” COOMINYA LODGE 280 LARSENS RD, COOMINYA. 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Hotshow Vintage (Group 1 Alb Pk Gold Cup) Advert (top stayer, half sister Head Honcho, dam of Ceejay’s Vixen) Final Blaze (3rd in Laurels, dam of Major Blaze 57 wins) Roxy Reason (WA Oaks, dam of New Guess 29.95 Alb Pk) Serious Girl (Group 2 Ipswich Gold Cup) Floodfawn (superstar sprinter) Fairy Wings (won Maidement Memorial, high class broodbitch) Lou’s Cruise (top stayer, dam of Bacardi Cruiser) Girl Diamond (multiple Alb Pk winner, proven dam) Flip It Up (superstar dam of Wetherby Streak, Cosmo Topper) Centre Flame (sister to Ladies Bracelet finalist Emily’s Idol) Queen Amidala (Dapto Classic winner) Up And Down (sister to Wild Voodoo, Chief Voodoo) Perfect Heart (superstar stayer) More Reward (star stayer, sister to Honcho Classic) Hillcrest (top class stayer, proven dam) Bonnie Rumble (2nd Vince Curry, multiple Alb Pk winner) Fortified Flier (star WA stayer, record breaker) Wild Web (sister Go Wild Teddy, Mean Bean) Cheli’s Princess (B’berg Cup winner, dam of Gidgee Coals) Queen Size (sister to Short Model, dam of Rylee’s Reward) Whispering Honey (2nd Townsville Cup) Awesome Cruiser (Cairns Cup, multiple Alb Pk wins) Lovely Jubbly (half sister Mr Boswell, granddaughter of Golden Fox) Pottsville (multiple Lismore, Bulli winner, from Gallant Anne damline) Baylene (sister to Kovu) Amazing Meg (dam a sister to Hotshot) Jane Assassin (dam sister to Willie Binjang 30.11 WP) Octane Jane (sister to Tricky Creek, Thunder Creek) Spring Vintage (finalist NSW Country C’ship, 3rd dam Wee Sal) Tenthill Girl (sister to top UK sprinter Ardrea Cross) urf Oreo (Alb Pk 600m trk rec) Hypo Havoc (Bogie Leigh’s dam) Lucky Penna (dam of Art Mann, Tiger Strong, Texan Beauty, Saxonator, Estella) S Return Mail (3rd Singleton Stayers Cup, fast Alb Pk winner) Wipeout (damline of Finch Monelli, Bitter Sweet Boy) Assassin Burn (dam won Laurels, multiple provincial winner) Wisteria Bale (Ang Pk winner) Abby Kate (sister to Zed Three) Another Treasure (3rd Provincial Cup, Sandown winner) Heart Spark (superstar broodbitch) Jock’s Girl (Statewide Chall winner) She’s A Knockout (dam of Slapsy Maxie) Fantasy Fortune (dam of Addis Boy) Special Quest (sister to smart sprinter Mazuma Magic) Orara Sunset (sister Lochinvar Jet) Dosarg (2nd Ladies Bracelet) Shosti (sister Easter Egg 3rd Molly’s Osti) Desert Blue (Reggemite-Marie’s Flash) Tears For Jess (Proper Tears-Worthy Hope) Seven Behind Me (multiple Alb Pk winner) Crystal Hill (sister to Hallucinate, Crash) Lee Cheree (by Brett Lee) Hayride Screen (top grade Angle Pk stayer) Dilston Classic (first litter trifectas Tassie Classic) Twisted Tears (daughter of champion Trojan Tears) orian She’s A Hypo (sister to Bogie Leigh) Elusive Kate (sister Zed Three) Fauna Park Lass (sister Classic Capri) Hipster Doofus (WP winner, Bulli 26.64) L Kelvic (granddaughter Haylewie Miss) Miss The Boat (sister top WA sprinter Bally Haige) Stylish Dotty (dam a top Tassie stayer) The Apap Team Fast Lankan (half sister Lochinvar Jet) Where Ever (granddam top stayer Toinette) (07) 54621201 Fee: $2200 (inc GST) Blue Brindle Dog, April 2002, 33.3kgs. Frozen Semen available Just The Best-Barrio Fiesta by West Cape. 19 starts, 15 wins, 1 2nd, 1 3rd. Set or equalled four track records.

The (June, 2005) Journal Page 19 'The boys knocked off my price'

THERE would be no excuse for Dale and prepared Shapely Lass a year ago with Mortimer not landing a $1046.20 trifecta good success. at Ipswich dogs a few weeks ago. “Shifting Spanner is a good railer and Dale has three dogs in training ... I thought he had a chance,” said Dale. Shifting Spanner, Scoop The Pool and Miss “Scoop The Pool has torn a back muscle Marples. three times and he needed two or three All three were engaged in a 630m Fifth months off, but he is such a nice dog we Grade at Ipswich on a Wednesday night. have kept him going. Dale gave them all a chance, so he and “I really thought Miss Marples could a couple of workmates coupled them up in win the race, but she was having her first the trifecta, and got it. Shifting Spanner run over the distance and she just needed ($30) downed Scoop The Pool ($16) with the run.” Miss Marples ($4.80) in third. The winner is raced by harness horse “Of course I had it, but only for a half,” identities David Litzow, Shane Topping said Dale. “Two of my mates at work had and David Rodger. Dale’s wife Marie races it for a half as well ... they knocked the the placegetters. price off.” The trifecta, with the only three dogs Dale loves training stayers. He’s had Dale has in work, is an achievement Dale Dale Mortimer (right) needed plenty of helpers the night he provided the more than his share of success with them is proud of. trifecta in a 630m race at Ipswich with the only three he trains. Pick-me-up ROBERT Olsen needed a bit of a pick- me-up. A couple of months ago Robert was rushed to hospital after suffering a heart attack at work. He spent a week in hospital and has since undergone further tests to determine his next course of action. But he and wife Judy got the ultimate pick- me-up when Owey wore down Gear Stick to win a second Young Guns (498m) at Townsville recently. Owey (Harvard Bale-Keen Express) ran 29.38 to win from Gear Stick with It’s A Goer in third. Awesome Embrace beats Classy Creek in the Ipswich/ Owey turned two on May 1 so for him to Gold Coast Challenge final at Ipswich. have already won two Young Guns finals it is a tribute to his ability and the training of the Olsens.

Young Guns (498m) Townsville 1 OWEY 3-1 (Harvard Bale-Keen Express) Owner-trainer: Judith Olsen 2 GEAR STICK 4-1 (Exceptional-Silence Her) 3 IT’S A GOER 7-2 (Dalalla-Tabaluga) Others: 4 Sheza Smoothie 7-2, 5 Cashel Amour 2-1, 6 Australian Made 7-4, 7 Tiffanelle 10-1, 8 Nilola 10-1. Time: 29.38.

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The (June, 2005) Journal Page 20 Sir James holds on to win at the Gold Coast (above) and with trainer Denis Guppy (right) who never lost faith the dog would make it to the track. Battle won long before he made it to the track

IT might have been only a 401m would do all day was sit in his kennel maiden at the Gold Coast on a drooling from the mouth.” Wednesday afternoon, but to many it Apap was ready to give up but wife was a momentous day. Jane and daughter Nina would have It’s the day Sir James (Just The Best- none of it. Ultra Queen) came back from the dead Vet Graham Beh suggested a two- to win his first race ... the race was easy month course of ultra-powerful considering the battle he had won just to antibiotics that would bombard the dog’s be at the Gold Coast that day. system in a bid to catch and kill just Raced by Tony and Jane Apap, and whatever it was affecting him. ammit's named after their late close friend Sir James spent six months as the Jimmy Grundon (owner of Kirsty’s First Apap house pet, wandering about the and Magic Gull), the white and fawn dog property ... still skin and bones. Z was whelped on April 7 in 2002. “It was a long, long time before he Rearing and At breaking in he was a sensation as even got out of a walk. And when he was you would expect with his noble starting to get cheeky and playful, he still bloodlines ... by the champion sire from had to build up his muscle tone and then Spelling Farm the dam of Group 1 winner Short Model. was like a young pup learning to gallop “John Collins couldn’t believe how again,” said Apap. quick he was when we first started Most would have given up months trialling him as a pup, and it wasn’t long before. 'If you want your before we started to get offers for him,” “It took ages to get him back up to Pups For Sale Tony Apap told The Journal. looking like he was before all the puppy to have Those offers got to $15,000 for the problems,” said Tony. good nutrition, then 14 month old. A couple of trials didn’t produce 40 acre property provides ... “But we were not tempted to sell,” much. “I took him to Postman’s Ridge plenty of said Apap. “He’s such a lovely dog, great with a bunch of pups one morning and galloping and nature and with his pedigree and the he trialled just moderately,” said Apap. * Spacious galloping paddocks way he had broken in, it looked like we “I was going to give up, but tossed him in with dams and shade constant care, had a potential stud dog.” the following week and he improved five- * Quality feeding and worming take advantage of The pup went into training and tenths.” showed all the blistering pace the Apaps That’s where Denis Guppy came in. program years of knew he had. “I decided to give him to Denis to * Pups taught to lead at an experience within “But he got crook and started to lose train ... well Denis wanted him. He’s very weight,” aid Tony. “No matter what our patient with a dog and Sir James was early age and handled the industry and trainer did, the dog just kept losing just the dog who needed patience.” regularly give it the best weight.” Guppy had Sir James for months, * All pups kennelled before Sir James came home to The A Team bringing him along slowly. He was badly start in life on at Gatton. checked at his debut, at Albion Park, but breaking in our farm' “Eventually he fell away to skin and then won at the Gold Coast. * Excellent facilities available bones,” said Tony. “He was on a drip for “It’s unbelievable to see him alive let for whelping litters ages.” Denis Guppy is a great friend and alone race,” said Apap. “It was a very GEORGE knowing just how good the dog had satisfying day. shown at education, offered to take him “Unfortunately, after all his problems ZAMMIT several times to vets for help. the dog can’t get any further than 400 “Richard Eaton-Wells told us he metres. But there are a few more wins in thought he had an infection around the him yet.” For any information, pedigrees, faxes, e-mails or photos heart,” said Apap. “By this time the dog That’s better than anyone would could not even get up off his bed. All he have expected a while ago. Contact George Zammit (07) 54266209

The (June, 2005) Journal Page 21 Gary Clark New South Wales

THE faith shown towards one greyhound has been rewarded with a Group success for Neil Delany coming when Delany Jnr Delany’s family has been involved in Twisted Angel took out the Ladies is a the racing industry with his cousin and Bracelet. greenkeeper mother’s brother both having previous For 29-year-old, Delany this was a night by trade but involvement. His cousin raced a bitch he had only dreamt about. It was only when an illness he called Lucky Caprice who made a Ladies he saw her name on the honour roll in a picked up a Bracelet final but was scratched from the publication a days later that it hit home. few years ago final due to kennel cough. This is one of those real battler’s stories almost turned You just feel after hearing this story that of two people who believed in their dog his life last month’s result was inevitable. and then tried to convince someone else to around. The only member of Delany’s family take up the challenge. “If it who wasn’t on-course for the final win was After weekly phone calls and true wasn’t for the mum Merle but what a Mother’s Day it was persistence, Neil Delany Snr and Jnr finally dogs I don’t for her. She received the winning trophy. talked trainer Brian McKivat into taking Richmond and Wentworth Park from 25 know where I may have been. The dogs Neil loved the sport during his school Twisted Angel. Her form had slipped and starts before coming on season. Her city have really got me through a tough time,” days and went to Penrith every Saturday she had been out on a seasonal spell and it win was on Ladies Bracelet final night Delany said. night. took some convincing, McKivat said. 2004. “It may seem strange but the Bracelet is His first dog was Jackal Lad who won “I like people who believe in what they After winning first-up for McKivat on the race I wanted to win.” his first race at Lithgow. Son and dad race have, so I decided to take her (Twisted his home track at Goulburn, Twisted Angel He is full of praise for the work that their dogs together, and now they are Angel),” Brian said. was given her chance in the QLD Futurity McKivat has done with the bitch. Delany Group-winning owners. Young Delany purchased Twisted Angel and after running second in the heat has just taken out his trainer’s license and Neil is reserved in many aspects of his as a pup from Brain and Dianne Alford. finished fifth in a hot final. has an unraced dog that is about to start his life. Even with last month’s success he said: She was one of 13 from the litter. It’s a McKivat took her to Angle Park and she career. “I’d rather talk about the bitch than me”. purchase that may not have happened as trialled 29.66 before having little luck there son and dad were set to buy another dog but the following week. Her future looked to be didn’t agree on the price. as a stayer but now she has won the The rest is history. Bracelet, Delany and McKivat will chase a Twisted Angel had won four races aat number of ideal races in NSW and QLD. $290,000 stakes rise at Albion Park

PRIZEMONEY at Albion Park on Monday and Thursday nights will receive a boost of Renzo Park $290,000 from July 1. The Board of the GRA made this announcement recently. And the Board also increased funding to the nine race clubs by $360,000 to cover additional operating costs. The increases have been made possible because of an expected increased distribution (Formerly known as Simpson's Spelling Kennels) from Product Co in the next financial year. Turnover on greyhound racing on UNiTAB for the first nine months of this financial year has seen an increase of more than 9%. Spelling - Rearing - Pre-training Current prizemoney levels at Class 2 and 3 meetings will be maintained for the next financial year with a review to be undertaken at the end of December. In the current financial year, the Authority to will have spent $400,000 in capital works projects at a number of race clubs. Offering you and your valuable greyhounds a Such projects included the installation of single level kennels at all clubs, the air- LIFETIME OF EXPERIENCE conditioning of kennel blocks at three northern clubs and the installation of new self-closing starting boxes at Gold Coast, Ipswich and Brisbane clubs. in the industry! The new prizemoney levels at Albion Park as shown below will make the club competitive with what is offered by Sydney and Melbourne clubs. The new levels are: Class 1 - Monday Grade Total 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Best 8/Feature 3175 2200 600 300 75 Graded 2875 2000 550 250 75 Juvenile 1375 900 260 140 75 Class 1 - Thursday Grade Total 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Best 8/Feature 4800 3300 860 540 100 Some of the trainers who have trusted us Graded 4100 3000 660 340 100 with their dogs over the years ... John and Juvenile 1950 1300 360 190 100 Current prizemoney levels at Class 2 and 3 meetings will be maintained for the next financial Glenda Dart, John Reimer, Hec & Leah year with a review at the end of December. Watt, Geoff & Robyn Watt, Dennis Reid The very popular Young Guns series will continue in the next 12 months and feature race prizemoney and Queensland-bred Owners/Breeders bonuses totalling $134,000 allocated in All dogs fed only on beef and cow's milk. this financial year will continue in 2005-06. All dogs given A-one attention. The increased distribution to race clubs will be allocated as follows: Brisbane $240,000, Gold Coast $55,000, Ipswich $20,000, Capalaba $7500, Bundaberg $7500, Rockhampton Excellent facilities available for spelling dogs. $7500, Mackay $7500, Townsville $7500, Cairns $7500. Total $360,000 These increase in allocations are based on a review of the operating costs at each of the For Bookings and Inquiries Clubs over the past few years. Peter and Helen Simpson The Board has also agreed to consider in the next 12 months the introduction of a 35 Northfields Rd, Stratheden, NSW (Halfway between Kyogle and Casino) Queensland-bred incentive scheme and has called for submissions from the Queensland Ph/Fax (02) 66335115 Peter's Mobile 0438 792348 industry.

The (June, 2005) Journal Page 22 Andrew Thomson Victoria

YOU would think Steve Kavanagh had Classic fever” after becoming the third quickest got used to winning big races. greyhound to go around Wannon Park. But when Ace Hi Rumble led throughout In the process Sun Hero clinched the to win the recent $50,000 Warrnambool Ace $20,000-to-the-winner Warrnambool Cup Classic Kavanagh could not contain his glee. (450m). Kavanagh is best known as the man who The three-year-old chaser brushed aside put the polish on legendary Brother Fox. a class field to clock 24.96 seconds in his 20th He’s also won an Australian Cup with Group final appearance during the past 12 Smooth Rumble and more “ordinary” races months. than he can remember. “He’s just one of these dogs you can put Ace Hi Rumble was a convincing three in any race and he never disappoints,” Dailly and three-quarter length winner from said. kennelmate Perform Magic with gun sprinter “He performs every time he goes around.” Lukeamy another length away third. Sun Hero had to survive a bruising start The victory sealed a stellar night for the after copping some interference exiting the Cranbourne-based trainer Darren McDonald boxes but he soon found the rail and stormed who had half the greyhounds in the $50,000- to a length-and-a-half win from White River to-win Classic final. with Trewly Hot four lengths away third. Ace Hi Rumble escaped a scrimmage on Sun Hero’s performance built on recent the first corner which resulted in the Norm wins in the Group 1 Perth Cup and the McCullagh-trained Dark Rhode and Tony Warragul Cup. Lockett-owned Where’s Hoover falling. by Ace Hi Rumble. Lockett and the AFL ace bred Ace Hi Rumble “From 65 starts he’s never disappointed Dark Rhode broke a leg and was put “He’s been improving all the time in the (Brett Lee-Rumble Spirit). us,” Dailly said. down, while Where’s Hoover recovered to series,” he said. “It wasn’t that long ago he Kavanagh said his chaser had found form “He’s the hardest chasing dog you could win in Melbourne a week later. tore a stomach muscle but that wasn’t going with McDonald and would continue to be get. You can talk about footballers with white Owner Kavanagh, who boasts more than to stop him. He keeps improving all the time. based at Cranbourne. line fever and he is exactly the same. 30 years of experience in the greyhound “I always knew he would be a good dog.” Meanwhile, Sun Hero’s trainer Tom “He switches on like you wouldn’t industry, said he continued to be surprised Kavanagh has had a long association with Dailly claimed his sprinter had “white line believe. He’s just a freak of nature,’’ he said.

Totally Serious Malawi's PrinceMalawi By the sire of Proven Ashigga Duchess Marina Smokey, Maldon Magic, Atwell Black Pirate Tropical One, Asha, Tears otally TOTALLY SERIOUS For Rome, Tally Bale, T Zoomer Saying Goodbye, Black Head HonchoWalkabout Sid O'shanti Precision, Cawbourne Mim Fitzroy Lass etc. Raheen's PrideMalawi Raheen Star Totally Serious Out of the damline that has erious produced champions S Mancunian Girl, Bentley Black Dog, Sept 2000, 30.2kgs. Babe, Arvo's Express, Brookside Red, Blues Clues Ashigga-O'shanti by Head Honcho and Tom's Legacy. 150 starts, 33 wins, 39 2nds, 22 3rds. Also from this damline is: $100,000 in stakes. Amico Mio, Miss Ezra, Albion Park: 20 wins, 34 placings. Sagres Gold, Three States, Akubra Girl, Sagres Mist, Winner also at Capalaba, Ipswich, Wild Chaos etc. Gold Coast, Tweed Heads. Totally Serious Perfectly suited to the Fee: $500 Credibility and Just The Contact Barry and Sharon Morris Best bitches so prevalent in Qld. Free of any Pretty (07) 54261966 Short/New Tears and Acacia Ablaze blood. Also Standing: Travel Train $500.

The (June, 2005) Journal Page 23 THE following are some statistics derived These accounted for 67.2% of all feature from Volume 12 of Australian Winning Lines, winners. covering the 2004 greyhound racing year * Following the sireline straight back to The feature races on which they are based the stud dogs of around 15 years ago, we find Peter Rose are all Group 1, 2 and 3 events plus some that Brother Fox line sires produced 37.5% other features with lesser prizemoney that of feature winners in 2004. have been keenly contested over a number of The Malawi sireline accounted for 20.8%, years Pretty Short 17.2%, Eaglehawk Star 5.7% and Sires Rapid Supreme 5.2%. Aust Winning Lines * The most successful sire of feature * Looking further back, the Temlee winners in Australia in 2004 was Token sireline provided 60.4% (down from 72.5% POLDAR THUNDER Prince who had an outstanding year, finishing in 2003) of feature winners while the Waverly with 26 (including Classy Customer, Malfoy, Supreme sireline got 27.6% (up from 16.5%). 2005 Flying Amy Puppy Classic (Alb Pk) Eiffella and Skipper Rip), followed by The Thunder Lane sireline accounted for Awesome Assassin with 17 (Paua To Burn, 3.1% and the remaining 8.9% came from an Brother Fox Whisky Assassin and Harvey Bale etc) and assortment of overseas based sirelines. Walkabout Sid Promises Free Just The Best with 13 (Big Daddy Cool, Dams Head Honcho Bogie Leigh and Surf Lorian etc). * The most successful broodbitch was Roy Trease Fitzroy Lass Next was Brett Lee with eight feature Lucky Penna (Light Of Fire-Paris Match) who Missus Fitz winners (Hallucinate, Arvo’s Athena and had three feature winning offspring in 2004: No Intent Trewly Special etc) last year in his first crop. Art Mann, Saxonator and Texan Beauty (all Pretty Short New Tears Go Wild Teddy and Light Of Fire both had in her Southern Champ litter). Lucky Penna Starfire Lady six feature winners followed by Lansley Bale, is also set to continue the success story in 2005 Hot Show Deb Chariot Supreme Placard and World Title who all had five. having already produced a couple more Wee Sal * The Sires of Sires title was a runaway feature winners. I’m Blessed win to Malawi’s Prince (40 via Token Prince, There were also 18 bitches who had two POLDAR THUNDER Ardralla Victory Placard, Ashigga, Awesome McLaren, Royal feature winners: Alice Dooley (who was the Flag Star Pilgrim, Prince Of Tigers and Saintly Crew) dam of Paua To Burn and Miss Megastar), Pineapple Peach Moral Standards* from Light Of Fire (23 via Awesome Arvo’s Alarm (Arvo’s Blitz and Arvo’s Spartacus Assassin, Lilli Pilli Lad, Solve The Puzzle Junior), Ashlee Jeannine (Our Spence and No Way Jose and Four Amigos), Credibility (21 via Just Regal Jasper), Classy Clara (Classy Customer August Morning Raven Poldar The Best, Faithful Hawk, History Lesson, Yo and Legends), Elusive Rebel (Hallucinate and Waverly Supreme Yo’s Boy and Questions), Head Honcho (21 Pure Octane), Faith Louise (Faithful Blue and Buka Sunset Sabby’s Image via Go Wild Teddy, No Intent, Wild Season, What’s New), Gone Bye (Bigbad Bella and Raven Kelly Cry Havoc, Dave’s Mentor, Hotshow Sam, Kola’s Ace), Hibachi (All Style and Roy Trease Reark Raver Wigan Bale and Mean Bean), Gun Law Osti Knockabout Cher), Kiss Of Gold (Rush Of Mollison Queen (14 via Brett Lee, Kobble Creek, Jack Junior Gold and Token Kiss), Miss Fancy (Chantilly and Trendy Leigh) and Star Title (10 via Doll and Fancy Candy), Miss Gypsy (Amaroo Sire: NO INTENT (2001 TAB Topgun, TR Geelong 457m) Sire of: IN FOR LIFE (2004 World Title, Major Fox, Exceptional and Hot Gift and Our Barney), 2003’s best Mystery National Sprint C’ship (Can), 2004 Nat Sprint C’ship NSW Fnl (Wpk), TR Cessnock 457m, Tickets). Bird (Garland Green and Nitro Bird), Princess Dapto 508m), FASHION THIEF (2004 Breeders Puppy Classic (Now), 2004 River City C’ships (Wanganui, NZ)), FOOLISH GIRL (2004 Tasmanian Oaks (Lcn)), SATIN LEN (2004 Maiden Thousand (Hob), TR Sale 440m), BLACK WATCH (TR Mandurah 410m), POLDAR THUNDER (2005 Flying Amy Classic (BGC)), JAYLO BLUSH (29.94 Wpk), SWORDSMAN (29.91 Spk). 1st Dam: RAVEN POLDAR (Apk 43.73) 2nd Dam: RAVEN KELLY (1994 Sydney Cup (Wpk), 1993 Aust Distance Challenge (Apk), 1993 Aust Dist Challenge SA Fnl (Apk), TR Angle Park 731m, 5 wins Wpk (43.18), 14 wins Apk (29.87, 43.02), Spk (43.54 - 716m), BGC (42.46), Opk (43.61-9m hdcp) dam of: RAVEN MAGIC (2 wins Apk (30.47) RAVENIZE (2 wins Apk 30.12, 35.57) SUGURETA GUY (Apk 30.97) 2nd dam of: HAVEN BOY (2 wins Spk 30.00) 3rd Dam: REARK RAVER (4 wins Spk 30.65 - 511m) dam of: RAPID CLICK (6 wins Apk 30.01) BROOKSIDE FLYER (5 wins Apk 29.78, 36.87 - 610m) BOLD REARK (Spk 30.61) 5th dam: MOLLISON BABE (1980 Genevieve Hosiery Tphy (Opk) 8th dam: MULGA NUT BASIC TRAINERS dam of: MULGA EDNA (1971 Qld Staying C’ship (Bnl) 2nd dam of: MASTER CALEB (1972 Ballarat Cup) 9th dam: TRADE NOTE COURSE 2nd dam of: MINI NOTE (1970 Sandown Sprint C’ship) The GRA is seeking persons interested in participating in the Basic Training Course 3rd dam of: MARCUS RATE (1976 Brownes Gold Cup (Can) conducted at the GRA offices. The course runs for five consecutive Tuesday nights MINI VELORE (TR Strathalbyn 1000m) and one Friday night starting at 6.30pm and concluding about 9.30pm. SOLO COURT (1973 Olympic Park Hurdle C’ship) The course will cover a wide range of topics e.g. NIGGER CHIMES (1975 Silver Chief Classic (Opk) * Proper use of equipment and treatment of injuries CRYSTAL PHANTOM (1974 Harpers Provincial Plate (Spk) * GRA licencing and registration requirements REROD (1973 Sale Cup, TR Sale 484m) * Veterinary care, dog anatomy and drug treatments HALF YOUR LUCK (1973 Australian Cup (Opk), 1973 Olympic Park * Training on a residential allotment Sprint C’ship, 1973 Lord Mayors Tphy (Opk), 1973 Warragul * GRA rules Cup, TR Sandown Park 513m, Sire) * Conduct and Local Government requirements 4th dam of: REDNOW (1988 Port Pirie Cup) just to name a few. TIME MACHINE (TR Gawler 326m) Speakers will include:- LAL’S JESTER (TR Albury 466m) * Greyhound veterinarian John Murray AGENDA (TR Warrnambool 680m) * Public trainer Jeff Jones FLYING GWENDA (TR Warrnambool 680m) * Media identity Paul Dolan SUZANNE GWENDA (1985 Anniversary Tphy (Opk), 1985 Anderson * GRA Chairman of Stewards Danny Ryan Hosiery Cup Vic Fnl (Opk), 1985 OP Distance C’ship) * GRA Registrar Liz Murray OUR SHARLENE (1983 Tas Breeders Classic (Dev), 1983 Maiden The cost of the course will be $85 (GST inclusive), which includes a Thousand (Hob) MISS CORONEAGH (1982 Nat Dist C’ship Tas Fnl (Hob), 1981 certificate of attendance, course textbook (The Ultimate Greyhound), GRA Champ Of Champs Dist Tas Fnl (Lcn), 1981 Genevieve National Rule Book and GRA starters kit. Cup Tas Fnl, 1981 Gabba Thousand) As the course will be limited to a group of 12, bookings will be taken on a CALL ME ROSCOE (1981 Qld Cup (Bnl), 1982 Qld Cup (Bnl), 1981 “first in, first served” basis. Persons wishing to register for the course are to XXXX Tphy (Gba), 1981 Lawnton Mem Cup, TR Lawnton contact Ordet Lowe at the GRA on 3262 7800 with payment required by June 609m, Bundaberg 550m) 17 to confirm your booking.

The (June, 2005) Journal Page 24 Spotlight on Breeding

by Peter Rose

Alana (Blackberry Moss and Lemon Moss), (five times), New Tears (four times), Brother Queen Size (Hitech King and Rylee’s Fox (twice), Chariot Supreme (twice), Worth Reward), Sally Honcho (Rare Roman and Doing (twice) and Ginger. Runaway Sally), Sobbing Sal (Big Daddy * 67.7% had linebreeding within four * 21.3% of feature winners in 2004 had a These were All Style and Knockabout Cool and Lethal Weapon), Taylah’s Tip generations. The most common was to greyhound whelped overseas within its first Cher (x Hibachi), Rare Roman and Runaway (Alrow and Paper Tape) and True Quality Brother Fox who was doubled-up in 37% of two generations. Sally (x Sally Honcho), Malfoy (x Many (Datz A Smile and Datz An Assassin). feature winners. This does not count other * 34.4% had an overseas bred greyhound Tricks), Smack Wallop (x Sheila Blue) and * 18.7% of Feature Race Winners in 2004 occasions in which he appeared in a 4x5 in the first three generations of its pedigree. Resigned (x Signing). were out of bitches who were * The next most successful cross either feature winners or track was Brett Lee over Malawi’s Prince record holders. bitches which resulted in Arvo’s * Of the feature race winners Athena (x Young Daisy), Collide (x in Australia in 2004, 33.8% had Rumble Spirit) and Saint Brett (x dams or granddams that won a Little Saint). feature race or held a track * Other crosses with feature record. winners from two different litters * 50% of Feature Winners in were Token Prince over Credibility 2004 were out of bitches who bitches (Classy Customer, Legends, had thrown other feature Devine Gem), Token Prince across winners or track record holders Light Of Fire (Foreign Legion, * 83.3% of Feature Winners Brilliant Style), World Title across in 2004 were related to other Black Shiraz (Kilby Supreme, Gozo feature winners or track record Farmer), Arvo’s Express across holders in their first two generations i.e. the pattern. * 82.3% had an overseas bred greyhound Barneys Alarm* (Arvo’s Junior, Arvo’s Blitz, dams or grand-dams had either won features, There were also a number of triple crosses within four generations. Dust Storm), Awesome Assassin across run track records or were the dams or grand- involving this champion sire. The next most Crosses Shining Chariot (Kola’s Pride, Light Of dams of greyhounds who had achieved this. successful was Chariot Supreme who is * The most successful cross among feature Hope), Brett Lee across Light Of Fire (Infinite * 95.3% were related to other feature linebred in 17.2% of feature winners. winners would have been Token Prince over Beauty, Irinka Doll), History Lesson across winners or track record holders in their first Then follows Waverly Supreme 8.8% and Head Honcho bitches which accounted for Casino Tom (Irinka Barbie, Koutu Pirate) and three generations Pretty Short 7.3%. Eaglehawk Star, Worth seven feature winners from five different Lilli Pilli Lad across Prince Of Tigers * 97.4% were related to other feature Doing, Walkabout Sid, Bowetzel, Chief litters. (Gordon’s Larry, Karaoke Nat). winners or track record holders in their first Dingaan, New Tears, Tangaloa, Acacia Park, four generations Nation Parade, Little Blade, Acacia Ablaze, * The remaining 2.6% represents just five Ginger and Dusty Rapid were also all feature winners. successfully doubled up in pedigrees of at * Throughout the past 15 years, least one feature winner. approximately one in four feature winning The doubling of Promises Free has bitches became the dams of feature winners become even more prevalent. She was the themselves. broodbitch who appears most often (8.3%). * The most successful damlines were the She also appeared regularly in 5x4 crosses. Silky Echo line (behind the “Osti” dogs) and Linebreeding to Shining Light occurred the Secret Beauty line (behind many of the in 2.6% of feature winners and Sabby’s Image “Bale” greyhounds). 2.1%. Linebreeding to Bay Road Queen, Both had 13 feature winners, closely Sarah Bale, Osti Lee and Pitstock Park also followed by Lady Tebessa (behind the Wee appeared. Sal line) with 12. Others to perform well were * Linebreeding within five generations Safinia (behind Bay Road Queen) with eight, was very common. 95.8% of feature winners Mabel Alice (behind Spanish Dance and Blue were bred this way. The eight greyhounds Louise) with eight, Sancerie (behind National (4.2%) with no linebreeding were Hitech Lass and Camden Glider) with seven, Judy King, Rylee’s Reward, Art Mann, Saxonator, Margo (behind the “Fool” line) with six and Texan Beauty, Stellar, Storm Buddy and Monalee Again* (behind the Sydney Gem Kayla Dakota. line) with five. Overseas influence Maternal Grandsires * In 2004 there were six feature race * The most successful damsires of feature winning greyhounds who were sired by winners in 2004 was Head Honcho who had imports: Art Mann, Saxonator and Texan 17. Next was Malawi’s Prince with 15 Beauty (by Southern Champ*), Stellar and followed by Barneys Alarm* (11), Acacia Storm Buddy (by Sweeping Storm*) and Ablaze (8), Black Shiraz (8), Light Of Fire Fortified Flyer (by Fortified Speed*). (8), Star Title (6), Casino Tom (5) and Farloe Melody* (5). Linebreeding * There were no really closely bred feature Now that's winners last year. Probably the closest were Awesome Cole (winner of the Devonport and Canberra Cups) and Stylish Force interesting (Tasmanian Derby). Aweome Cole was bred 3x4x3 to Acacia Ablaze, while Stylish Force had a 2x4 cross of Walkabout Sid together Australia's highest stakes earners: with a 3x4x5 cross of Brother Fox. * Only 8.8% had linebreeding within three Rapid Journey (NSW) - $530,995 generations. Bogie Leigh (Qld) - $488,335 Apart from the Acacia Ablaze cross Brett Lee (Vic) - $405,106 mentioned previously, the greyhounds Tenthill Doll (NSW) - $382,660 doubled up this close were Amerigo Man Bombastic Shiraz (Vic) - $359,565 Flying Amy (Qld) - $355,205

The (June, 2005) Journal Page 25 Worthy of Jackie his place puts in history THE recent loss of Worthy Reward through old age brought her to a close a chapter in the lives of many people. Not the least the late Tom Paterson who bred him, and mark on trained him to be the outstanding galloper he was. Tom and wife Larraine lived greyhound for Worthy Reward. But the dog touched everyone with his ability, strength and gameness. racing None more than Larraine's son Shane Lippel. It was Worthy Reward who instilled a love of greyhounds and greyhound racing into Shane that survives today. Only great greyhounds can do that. Brother FoxLittle Blade Worthy Reward's other achievements Worth Doing Pitstock Park include: On the track: Won Group 1 Association VersatileWaverly Miss Supreme* WORTHY REWARD Cup at Wentworth Park, Group 2 Peter Zimbabwe Mosman Classic at Wentworth Park, Lord Mayor’s Cup at Albion Park. Runner in Magic GullAcclaim Star WITH all due respect to Graham “It was back in January and he inaugural Topgun. 2nd Perth Cup. Held five Kirsty’s Return Frostylee Haswell, there’s a fresh face in the asked me if I wanted to help out with track records in four states. Ungwilla Lad ear-branding and marking-up the ear-branding and marking-up. His best progeny: Kirsty’s First business in south-east Queensland. “And take over when he goes on Dalalla (1999 NCA All Stars (Wpk), 1999 NCA Katie’s Disco It’s 20-year-old Jackie Heilbronn holidays.” (WP) Gold Cup, 1999 Epping Anniversary Plate (Wpk), TR Wenty Pk (twice), Dapto 600m) who has been helping Haswell with Jackie has been working the Deep North (TR Darwin 537m, 2nd National (BGC), 1997 Qld Puppy Classic (BGC), 1998 Qld his duties since January. Ipswich, Lowood, Minden, Atkinson Derby) Constellation (BGC), 1997 Qld Constellation (BGC), Jackie is known throughout the Dam areas since then. Dumaran (1998 Kedron Wavell Cup (BGC), 1997 1998 Presidents Cup (BGC), TR Albion Pk 600m, industry. “It keeps me pretty busy, but I Grafton Stayers Cup) Dapto 508m) Her father Des has been training have a part-time job as well.” Dylan (1999 Anniversary Plate (Wpk), 1999 Poetic Reward (1999 Bert Bryant Mem Spk, 1999 Diamond Jubilee Tphy (Wpk)) Carnival Cup Spk, 2000 Dandenong Dry Cleaners Fnl since 1985, and Jackie has been Jack has tried her hand at Ibrox Park (1997 Nat Dist C’ship (Apk), 1997 Lord Spk, TR The Meadows 600m) tagging along with her family going training, winning a few races with Mayors Cup (Wpk), TR Richmond 722m) Serious Girl (2000 Ipswich Gold Cup) greyhound racing since then. Hey Bella and Hey Mintie but had to John’s Fury (1999 Nat Dist C’ship NSW Fnl Shady Macbeth (1998 Nutrience Cup BGC) Jackie has already completed a move them on when she ran out of (Wpk), 1998 Mosman Mem (Sin), 1999 Singleton Gold Thoma Di (1998 Association Cup Wpk) Cup, 1999 Singleton Stayers Cup, 1998 Singleton Why Complain (2004 Nat Dist C’ship WA Fnl, Bachelor of Applied Science in time with Uni studies. Classic) 2002 Nat Dist C’ship NSW Fnl (Wpk), 2003 WA animal studies and is a qualified Of the new position she admits she Mercedes (1998 Bundaberg Cup, 1998 Casino Cup, Interstate Stayers Chall, 2003 WA Be Active Galaxy) veterinary technologist. loves the job. TR Bundaberg 550m, Tweed 520m, Casino 484m) Also: “Graham came out to my home “I already know most of the people My Souvenir (1998 Grafton Stayers Cup, TR Armstrong Lad (1997 Glendon Motors Anzac to ear brand a litter of pups I had and it’s a great opportunity to keep Bundaberg 550m, Beenleigh 479m) Classic (Now)) Naughty Nita (2002 Carnival Cup (Mea), 2002 Bev’s Reward (1997 Bull N Barley Cup (Wpk)) bred,” said Jackie. involved,” she said. Navy Week Tphy (Spk)) Classic Rush (TR Sandown 958m (twice), Nujooloo (1998 Qld GOTY, 1998 Winter Chase Cranbourne 958m) Dancer’s Reward (TR Wangaratta 928m, Traralgon 945m, Sandown 958m, Richmond 857m, Singleton 932m) Elle’s Queen (1998 Nat Sprint C’ship NT Fnl (Dar)) Ezy Goal (1999 Mackay Cup) Fairway Ghost (TR Maitland 575m) Kateash (TR Canberra 732m) Stop Maroney (1998 Mackay Cup) Horsin' Miss Callado (1997 Final Star Chall (Bnl) More Reward (TR Mt Gambier 732m, Horsham 570m) Nimble Dimple (TR Bathurst 769m, Lithgow around and get serious ... 610m) Rebel Assault (1997 Anniversary Plate (Wpk), 1997 Penrith Stayers C’ship) Royston Raider (TR Ipswich 630m) Senorita Bandita (TR Gunnedah 840m, Mudgee Come to 773m) Short Reward (1998 Bull N Barley Cup (Wpk) Slick Queen (1999 Publicans Cup (BGC) Tiny Gazelle (TR Cannington 642m) Waiting List (2002 Rising Star Fnl (Wpk) Worthy Warlock (TR Wauchope 722m, Temora Jubilee Kennels 732m) Other feature winners: Arahapo Slayer (Tenth Anniversary Tphy (BGC)) Centrefield Lad (Wanganui Stayers Cup (NZ)) Rearing, Training, Spelling, Pre-training, Whelping. Triple Reward (1997 Waterloo Cup (NZ) We provide the Wicked Reward (1998 Aust Dist Chall (NZ) Contact: John Rutherford or Mariska Herbert very best care Venetia Bale (1997 NZ Stayers Cup) Other stars: Brindle Effie, Darcy’s Reward, Proven Jubilee Kennels, 1179 Atkinson's Dam Road, Atkinson's Dam and attention to every greyhound Kiwi, Stylish Approach, Swift Approach, Valentine’s Ph (07) 54264413 or 0422 838478 or 0414 242944 on our property. Boy, Worthy Allegro, Zippity Zang.

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The (June, 2005) Journal Page 27 Congratulations

Recently I had the pleasure of helping on the GAP stand at the Pet and Animal Expo Kirsty O'Brien for two days. I would like to congratulate Kirsty O’Brien and her dedicated team of helpers who made the three day effort to bring the GAP Program into the public arena. I would go as far to say our stand was one of the most popular at the Expo, with the GAP News people showing great interest in learning about what great pets these dogs make. Thank you also to the committee of the Mackay Club who recently invited me to attend their Cup final. ON April 15-17, GAP participated in the Naturally, the greyhounds Might I say it was a great day indeed with Annual Pet and Animal Expo, held at the took this in their stride like the all the sponsors attending and enjoying a fresh convention centre at South Bank. professionals they are. seafood lunch. The hard work of the girls of Each day eight volunteers and dogs were Many people visiting the the committee certainly paid off which was there to meet the thousands of people who GAP display requested evidenced by the large crowd in attendance. attended. further information about the Foot slogging leaflets around and personal This year our theme for the display was greyhounds, and already we visits to prospective sponsors paid off well “Greyhounds are Groovy”, and all the hounds have adopted out some to for the girls. were relaxing on beanbags wearing flowered people who met them at the Once again may I say a big thank you and collars and listening to some groovy music. expo. congratulations. The dogs loved the attention, and charmed We also had quite a few Kerry Watson many people with their good manners and people volunteer to be foster (Deputy Chair) friendliness. carers, which is very It was an opportunity for us to introduce important to the program. the breed to people who had not met a Over the next few months, GAP Calendar greyhound before, and the dogs left a great we expect more applications impression on many. from people to adopt a The calendar is dedicated to the Each day the breed was showcased on wonderful new pet from GAP wonderful volunteers and valued sponsors stage at the expo when Dr Harry Cooper used as a result of this promotion. of the various Greyhound Adoption the GAP greyhounds in his stage show. Programs across Australia. It is packed He told the crowd greyhounds were his with beautiful Australian greyhound favourite breed of dog, and they make the photos, makes a great gift and sells quickly, most wonderful family pets. so get in early! The dogs were used in a practical $22 (includes postage) Payment to: veterinary demonstration, and children came Industry workers? GAP, c/o GRAQ, PO Box 250, Albion, up onto the stage to feel the dog’s heart and 4010 pulse, and to take their temperature. By HERB QUINN Having recently sold my property after out. residing there for 33 years, I had the onerous The industry should be lobbying for a task of sorting out all the treasures I had change at the GRA to get new drive and Grafton Greyhound Racing Club accumulated and referred to by my wife Hazel energy back. PO Box 93, Grafton, 2460. Ph (02) 66423713 as junk. The state of the industry is mirrored in Fax (02) 66426030. NSW GBOTA affiliated. I came across a four-wheel box trolley I the coverage our sport gets. It is only when had constructed for a promotion arranged by some controversy happens that we get media the then very energetic and hard working attention. JULY CARNIVAL 2005 $45,000 PRIZEMONEY GBOTA committee. The greyhound section in Saturday’s Inquiries 02 66423713 Wednesday July 13 (N) It was to carry six greyhound pups through classifieds in The Courier-Mail was the the city during the Warana festival with the barometer as to how the industry was 02 66469121 a/h Maiden Classic Final 407m idea to show them to the multitude as we made performing, full columns of pups and dogs Noms 02 66426030 From 6-7-05. $5000 our way through the streets of Brisbane. for sale, plus other ads for equipment, foods Sprinters Cup Final 407m Two of us were dressed as clowns, one of and trainers etc. Saturday July 2 (D) From 9-7-05. $3000 each side of the street, taking a pup to parents Have a look now! 5th Grade Heats 407m Stayers Cup 610m and children lining the street. It allowed them Going by the one or two ads at the most, 3rd-4th Grade Heats 407m Best 8, $2000 to pat these pups and see greyhound pups of it would indicate the industry is not travelling Best 8 407m 5th Grade Final 407m various attractive markings for the first time. well and could be heading for extinction. Best 8 610m From 9-7-05. $700 The reaction of the public made the effort Closing of tracks, harassment of owners Graded as required. 5th Grade Final 610m to arrange this display by the many greyhound and trainers through Rule 106 ... many fine Noms close 8am June 26. From 9-7-05. $700 supporters worthwhile. The genuine and honest people have been crucified by this Best 8 480m $600 comments and admiration by the public of the rule when a miniscule amount of a drug which Maiden 480m $275 Wednesday July 6 (D) pups was heartening. would not affect a flea is used as a fund raiser Plus 3 graded $600 to winner. Maiden Classic Heats 407m All local TV news stations that night made via hefty fines. Noms close 8am July 10. Graded as required a point of focusing on the greyhound section Try getting a racebook at the various Noms close 8am July 3. and gave them wonderful coverage. outlets which were once available to punters Saturday July 16 (D) Those who paraded and were resplendent ... impossible. The fault lies with well-paid Saturday July 9 (D) Mixed Grade Final 407m 0-1 wins in costume included John and Beverly, Paul club managers. Sprinters Cup Heats 407m From 11-7-05. $500 Dolan, the Joneses, Turnbulls etc etc, most, To find out what dog has won a race in 5th Grade Heats 407m Final Hill Stakes if not all, leading an adult greyhound. This Qld, punters have to buy Tabform for $4.95 5th Grade Heats 610m 5th Grade 1-3 wins 480m was just one of the many promotions carried to get form and results. July 2 Finals - $500 to winner From 11-7-05. $1000 out in those days by volunteers to promote The long suffering industry participants Graded as required. Veteran Stake 407m our industry and negate the usual knockers. face a constant barrage of price increases. We Noms close 8am July 6. Greyhounds 4 1/2 years old. Most are still around today, but where is have had four from the meat industry in the No wins 2005. the new breed that usually steps in to take past 12 months, petrol rises weekly, stud fees Monday July 11 (D) Graded as required. over promotion? Obviously they are a dying are reaching for the stars ... Mixed Grade Heats 407m 0-1 wins Noms close 8am July 13. breed as nothing like those promotions takes Developers are offering big money for 5th Grade Heats 480m place today. Most are not aware the GBOTA acreage properties and so the breeding pool Hill Stakes 1-3 wins Trial Times: Tuesday: Public 8am- is still alive and kicking. gets smaller and smaller as these big 9.30am & 5pm-end. Private 9.30am-10am. In fact, the industry needs a shake-up, properties sell out. Graded as required. Thursday: Public 8am-end. To avoid delays, Noms close 8am July 7. morning trials to be booked on 02 66423713. particularly the administration for not This, of course, will lead to another track All private trials must be booked. Cost $5.50 showing the way in promoting greyhound closing, until finally only one remains and in allotted times. Private trials outside these racing as it should be promoted. That people some will say that is what consultants KPMG The committee of the Grafton Club reserves the times on a Tues or Thurs may be arranged, cost can be in a job too long is a fact of life. The suggested in the report “Toward 2000”, right to alter or cancel any part of this program. $11 per dog with minimum of 6 dogs. loss of energy and commitment is what stands commissioned by a past GRA Board.

The (June, 2005) Journal Page 28 Secretary's Notes

Rockhampton Heats of the inaugural running of the NQ Our next major event on the agenda is a By John Lippitt Intercity Challenge got underway in May $1000 maiden series and the running of the ANOTHER month has come and gone which coincides with the club’s anniversary Rockhampton Cup but more on that in the and our winter carnival is well underway. night. next edition along with the major final of the It started in April with the running of the It has been some 23 years since greyhound Intercity Challenge. B&J Car Sales Young Star Classic, which saw racing first started at Callaghan Park all the Albert Harker-trained Sprited Queen winners on the night received an anniversary Capalaba victorious in the time-honoured event, momento. April and May have turnout to be very courtesy of Rocky Ridge Farms. May 2 saw Labor politicians Robert lucrative for trainer Geoff Allen at Capalaba. The Consolation worth $1000 to the Schwarten, Jim Pearce, Kirsten Livermore On April 30 Geoff took out the rich Rocky winner and a service to Cyrus The Virus was and Paul Hoolihan come to the fore with Ridge Farm Dog Lover’s 5th Grade final with taken out by Rylee’s Rebel trained by sponsorship for the running of the annual Hanson Bozo claiming first prize of $3000 Michelle Stella in 20.00secs. Labour Day Cup. and a service to Elite State. The Bitability Bale Capalaba Futurity was The event was taken out by Aston Storm The Go Wild Teddy-Hanson Pip speed taken out by Michelle Stella with Tranquil prepared by Gavin Whitehead who accepted machine took out the final in a very slick Skye in 20.19secs into a very stiff 9.7kph head the trophy from Labor’s Member for Fitzroy, 19.86secs from Group One Mick and Birds wind. Jim Pearce. The Word. She defeated the Geoff Allen-trained On May 14, Hanson Pip returned to Hanson Sapphire with kennelmate Tranquil Capalaba and took out the John Klose Tide in third. Retravision Capalaba Derby in a time of The John Klose Derby Consolation was 20.06secs into a stiff 4.6kph head wind. taken out by Jigger Jones trained by Robert Now that's Bird’s the Word was runner-up with Giltinan beating the Geoff Allen trained Chandler’s Best in third. Hanson Teddy and Rylee’s Repeat for Neal The Dog Lover’s 5th Grade series run Catchpole. interesting over two weeks with heats and finals drew The committee would like to thank all seven very smart heats with all but one finalist their sponsors and those that made such “If the press don’t talk about broking the magical 20secs for the 366m. quality and competitive racing possible at the you, you’re not doing too good. So The prizemoney for the series totalled straight track. being in the spotlight isn’t bad at $13,295 which included a services to Elite The next big series will be the Capalaba all” ... champion US horse trainer State, Fools Heart and Cyrus The Virus Young Guns with heats scheduled for June 18. Bobby Frankel.

The (June, 2005) Journal Page 29 ALBION PARK FORTHCOMING MONDAYS (Class 1) EVENTS MAY 30 Best 8 plus res 600m 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) TELEPHONE NOMINATIONS 2 x Maidens 520/600m (depends on noms) The lines will be open from 7am-8.30am Graded, juveniles (Field of 8 req) over 520, Monday to Friday except on public holidays or 600 and 710m notified changes. 1800 851 155 JUNE 6 Telephone No 1800 851 155 (Toll Free) Best 8 600m Five Easy Steps to Nominate Your Greyhound 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) The operator will ask you for the following another Track which is not a second preference * Once this information is received the 2 x Maidens 520/600m (depends on noms) information. Please Note: telephone nomination service may be used 1 Name of Greyhound * A nomination form will need to be completed provided there is no change in the ownership or Graded, juveniles (field of 8 req) over 520, 2 Earbrand when nominating a greyhound for its first trainer of the particular greyhound. 600 and 710m 3 Trainers Name and Licence Number Queensland start which is either owned or trained Should this be the case a new nomination form JUNE 13 4 Track, Date, Distance, Name of Event, by Interstate licensees. will need to be completed. Best 8 600m If Greyhound has started Interstate since last * A nomination form needs to be completed Should you have any queries regarding this 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) Queensland performance, Comments (i.e.Heats/ so relevant information concerning the greyhound/ service please contact the Grading Department 2- 2 x Maidens 520/600m (depending on noms) Early Race etc) owner/trainer can be recorded on the GRA 3pm Monday to Friday. Graded, juveniles (field of 8 req) over 520, 5 Second Preference or Nominating at database. 600 and 710m JUNE 20 Beenleigh/Brisbane Qld Cup Heats (Group Owners and trainers 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) State Final QLD Group 5th Grade Statewide 3) 600m. Best 32. Greyhounds must have won Fifth Grade Final 600m. Heats 22 Aug Challenge 520m one circle race. All other conditions of should be aware, the Maiden Final 520m. Heats 22 Aug Best 8 520m grading waived. Forthcoming Events are 2 x Maiden Heats 520m. Final 5 Sept 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) Dave Brett Memorial Maiden Heats 520m. correct at the time of Graded, juveniles (Field of req) over 520, 600 Graded, juveniles (field of 8 req) over 520, Best 32. Final 27 June. and 710m 600 and 710m Graded, juveniles (field of 8 req) over 520, publication, but each club JUNE 23 600 and 710m reserves the right to Brandons Electrical Qld Derby Final (Group JUNE 27 THURSDAYS (Class 1) 2) 520m. Winner $25,000 Beenleigh/Brisbane Qld Cup Final (Group 3) change or delete any race/ JUNE 2 Best 8 520m 600m. Winner $15,000 races etc. VIP Petfood Products Gold Cup Heats 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) Dave Brett Memorial Maiden Final 520m. (Group 1) 710m. Best 32. Greyhounds must Graded, juveniles (field of 8 req) over 520, Winner $2000 have won one circle race. All other conditions 600 and 710m Graded, juveniles (field of 8 req) over 520, AUGUST 15 of grading waived. JUNE 30 600 and 710m Best 8 600m Best 8 520m Best 8 520m JULY 4 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) Graded, juveniles (field of 8 req) over 520, 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) Best 8 520m Maiden Final 520m. Heats 8 Aug 600 and 710m Graded, juveniles (field of 8 req) over 520, 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) 2 x Maiden Heats 520m. Final 22 Aug JUNE 9 (Class 1) 600 and 710m 2 x Maiden Heats 520m. Final 11 July Graded, juveniles (Field of req) over 520, 600 VIP Petfood Products Gold Cup Final (Group JULY 7 Graded, juveniles (Field of req) over 520, 600 and 710m 1) 710m. Winner $50,000 Best 8 600m and 710m AUGUST 22 Best 8 520m 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) JULY 11 Best 8 520m 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) Graded, juveniles (Field of req) over 520, 600 Best 8 600m 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) Graded, juveniles (field of 8 req) over 520, and 710m 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) Fifth Grade Heats 600m. Final 29 Aug 600 and 710m JULY 14 Maiden Final 520m. Heats 4 July Maiden Final 520m. Heats 15 Aug JUNE 16 Garrard’s Horse and Hound Winter Carnival 2 x Maiden Heats 520m. Final 18 July 2 x Maiden Heats 520m. Final 29 Aug Brandons Electrical Qld Derby Heats (Group Cup Heats (Group 1) 520m. Best 32. Graded, juveniles (Field of req) over 520, 600 Graded, juveniles (Field of req) over 520, 600 2) 520m. Best 32 male greyhounds whelped Greyhounds must have won one circle race. and 710m and 710m on or after 1/11/02. Maidens eligible. Non- All other conditions of grading waived. JULY 18 AUGUST 29 penalty (other than those which lose maiden Best 8 600m Best 8 600m Best 8 600m status). 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) Graded, juveniles (Field of req) over 520, 600 Fifth Grade Heats 520m. Final 25 July. and 710m Maiden Final 520m. Heats 11 July JULY 21 2 x Maiden Heats 520m. Final 25 July Cartoon Corner ... by Stan Wolek Garrard’s Horse and Hound Winter Carnival Graded, juveniles (Field of req) over 520, 600 Cup Final (Group 1) 520m. Winner $50,000 and 710m Best 8 520m JULY 25 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) Best 8 520m Graded, juveniles (Field of req) over 520, 600 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) and 710m Fifth Grade Final 520m. Heats 18 July JULY 28 Maiden Final 520m. Heats 18July Best 8 520m 2 x Maiden Heats 520m. Final 1 Aug 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) Graded, juveniles (Field of req) over 520, 600 Graded, juveniles (Field of req) over 520, 600 and 710m and 710m AUGUST 1 AUGUST 4 Best 8 600m Best 8 520m 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) Best 8 710m Maiden Final 520m. Heats 25July Graded, juveniles (Field of req) over 520, 600 2 x Maiden Heats 520m. Final 8 Aug and 710m Graded, juveniles (Field of req) over 520, 600 AUGUST 11 and 710m Nat Sprint Championships Heats 520m. Best AUGUST 8 32. Greyhounds must have won one circle Best 8 520m race. All other conditions of grading waived. 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) One greyhound to be selected from State Final Maiden Final 520m. Heats 1 Aug to represent Queensland in the Grand Final 2 x Maiden Heats 520m. Final 15 Aug over 520m at Wentworth Park, September 3. Graded, juveniles (Field of req) over 520, 600 Maidens at 4 August, not eligible. AGRA and 710m conditions apply. Winner $5000 which I didn't say we are going backpacking ... I said I'll be back.

The (June, 2005) Journal Page 30 FORTHCOMING EVENTS includes $1000 towards the state Graded, juveniles (Field of 8 req) over 520, 5th Grade Final 520 m Ipswich/Gold Coast Distance Challenge representative’s cost of travel to Sydney for 600, 710, 395 and Maidens 395m 5th Grade Final 431m Final, 630m, $1500 to winner the Grand Final. Noms close July 29. AUGUST 5 5th Grade Heats 520m 5th Grade Final 520m Nat Distance Championships Heats 710m. Best 8 520m/710m 4th/5th Grade 630m 5th Grade Heats 431m Best 32. Greyhounds must have won one Best 8 395m Juvenile 520m or 431m 5th Grade 630m circle race. All other conditions of grading Graded, juveniles (Field of 8 req) over 520, Graded as required Graded as required waived. One greyhound to be selected from 600, 710, 395 and Maidens 395m JUNE 7 JULY 5 State Final to represent Queensland in the AUGUST 12 Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m Highland Smash Repairs Maiden Heats 431m Grand Final over 720m at Wentworth Park, Gateway to the Top 5th Grade Series 520m. Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 431m Highland Smash Repairs Maiden Final 431m September 3. Maidens at 4 August, not Best 32. Final August 18. (Four heat winners, 5th Grade 520m Final 5th Grade Heats 520m eligible. AGR. conditions apply. Winner and four heat winners from Ipswich will 5th Grade 431m Heats 5th Grade Final 431m $5000 which includes $1000 towards the state contest final on August 18, therefore these Best 8 520m Best 8 520m representative’s cost of travel to Sydney for greyhounds will not be eligible for the Nat 5th Grade 630m 5th Grade 630m the Grand Final. Noms close July 29. Sprint and Distance C’ship Heats, as finals Graded as required Graded as Required Graded, juveniles (Field of req) over 520, 600 will be conducted on August 18. Fastest JUNE 14 JULY 12 and 710m second from Brisbane and Ipswich will be Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m AUGUST 18 reserves) Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 431m Highland Smash Repairs Maiden Final 431m Nat Sprint Championship State Final 520m. Graded, juveniles (Field of 8 req) over 520, 5th Grade Final 431m 5th Grade Final 520m Winner $5000 600, 710, 395 and Maidens 395m 4th/5th Grade Heats 520m 5th Grade Heats 431m Nat Distance C’ship State Final 710m. AUGUST 19 Best 8 520m Best 8 520m Winner $5000 Best 8 600m 5th Grade 630m 5th Grade 630m Gateway to the Top Fifth Grade Series Final Graded, juveniles (Field of 8 req) over 520, Graded as Required Juvenile 520m or 431m 520m. Winner $6000 (for grading purposes 600, 710, 395 and Maidens 395m JUNE 21 Graded as required the winner of the final will be penalised as a AUGUST 26 Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m JULY 19 Class 1 ‘WIN’. Best 8 520m Highland Smash Repair Final 431m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m Graded, juveniles (Field of req) over 520, 600 Graded, juveniles (Field of 8 req) over 520, Ipswich/Gold Coast Distance Challenge Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 431m and 710m 600, 710, 395 and Maidens 395m Heats Ipswich/Gold Coast Distance Challenge AUGUST 25 4th/5th Grade 630m Best 16 - First two from Heats Best 8 520m each heat to represent Ipswich in final at 4th/5th Grade 630m Best 16- Final at Ipswich Best 8 710m Ipswich June 28 - $1500 to winner Final. July 26 - $1500 to the winner. Graded, juveniles (Field of req) over 520, 600 IPSWICH 4th/5th Grade Final 520m 5th Grade Heats 520m and 710m 5th Grade Heats 520m 5th Grade Final 431m Best 8 520m Best 8 520m TUESDAYS (Class 2) Graded as required 4th-5th Grade 630m FRIDAYS (Class 3) MAY 31 JUNE 28 Graded as required JUNE 3 Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m QLD Group 5th Grade Statewide Challenge Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 431m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 431m 520m. Noms close May 25. Graded, juveniles (field of 8 req) over 520, 600, 710, 395 and Maidens over 395m. JUNE 10 QLD Group 5th Grade Statewide Challenge 520m. (Brisbane Final) Ray Burman Best 8 520m/710m Best 8 395m. No 520m Maidens (Refer Monday) Graded, juveniles (field of 8 req) over 520, 600, 710, 395 and Maidens over 395m. JUNE 17 GBOTA News Best 8 600m Fourth Grade 395m No 520m Maiden Events (Refer Monday) Queensland Bred Incentive Scheme and ratified by the GRA but it is hoped the Graded, juveniles (field of 8 req) over 520, In a recent meeting with the Board of the winner of a TAB eligible race will receive look at the opportunities of marketing our 600, 710, 395 and Maidens over 395m. GRA the QGBOTA put forward a suggestion $750 and a non-TAB winner $450 provided industry to “Joe public” and also the potential JUNE 24 to re-introduce a breeding incentive scheme it is QBIS registered. sponsors. Best 8 600m in Queensland. No limit on the number of QBIS races to Marketing is a major component of any Fifth Grade 395m The GRA subsequently conducted a Poll be won business with a budget of approx 5% of No 520m Maidens (Refer Monday) on their web site to gauge licensees support Registration Costs income. The GRA spent $25,000 on Graded, juveniles (field of 8 req) over 520, or otherwise for such a scheme, licensees The registration costs will be determined marketing last financial year which is less than 600, 710, 395 and Maidens over 395m. unanimously voted in favor of the by the Bonuses to be paid but based on the a quarter of one percent (.22%). JULY 1 implementation of a breeding incentive above bonuses the registrations will come The marketing of our industry is a Best 8 520m/710m scheme. within the following parameters following the necessity. By not marketing we are allowing Graded, juveniles (Field of 8 req) over 520, The following proposal will be discussed launch of the QBIS. the marketers of other industries to take our 600, 710, 395 and Maidens 395m at our next meeting. * Greyhounds up to 4 months old $33 customers. JULY 8 Aim of the Scheme * Greyhounds over 4 months old $110 Preferential box draws Best 8 600m Promote the breeding of greyhounds in The registration fee at the time of the The preferential box draws have been in 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) Qld.. launch of the scheme and for a period of say place at Capalaba for some weeks, and from Graded, juveniles (Field of 8 req) over 520, Provide local breeders and owners with two weeks, an introductory fee of $55 for all reports is working extremely well. 600, 710, 395 and Maidens 395m increased financial returns. dogs over 14 months old will apply. I happened to see a few of these races JULY 15 Increase the pool of dogs in Qld. I would welcome your thoughts and recently and they were trouble free. The Best 8 plus res 520m/710m Eligibility comments on the above draft. results of this trial may result in a few more Best 8 395m Litter must be whelped in Qld. Marketing races a week being allocated to include Graded, juveniles (Field of 8 req) over 520, Bitch must be owned by Qld licensee. I notice the Deputy Chair in last months preferential box draws. 600, 710, 395 and Maidens 395m Nomination fee payable by owner or Journal was advocating the benefits of Next Meeting JULY 22 breeder (not both). obtaining sponsors for the industry. This is The next meeting of the QGBOTA will Best 8 600m Bonuses to be applauded however there is a major be held at Albion Park on Monday June 6, 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) If the Breeder pays nomination fee, 50% component of any business that comes before starting at 6pm. Graded, juveniles (Field of 8 req) over 520, of the bonus will be paid to the breeder and any sponsors can be brought on board and Membership 600, 710, 395 and Maidens 395m 50% to the owner. that is MARKETING. Application forms for membership are JULY 29 If the Owner pays the nomination fee 75% In recent times there have been FREE available from the offices of the GRA or by Best 8 600m of the bonus will be paid to the owner with offers made by various “universities” to put contacting any of the committee or myself on 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) 25% to be paid to the Breeder. together a marketing plan for the industry, 0413755251. Costs are $15 for family The bonus pool will need to be discussed these offers I believe should be taken up to membership and $10 for single membership.

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JULY 26 Best 8 431m 5th Grade (622m) Maiden Heats (401m) final 15-6-05 Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m 5th Grade 630m 4th Grade (622m) Best 8 (457m) Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 431m Graded as Required JUNE 21 4th Grade (457m) Ipswich/Gold Coast Distance Challenge Final JULY 13 Best 8 (373m) Maiden (457m) 630m - $1500 to the winner Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520m Berwicks Canon 5th Grade Heats (373m) Maiden (650m) Best 8 520m Highland Smash Repairs Maiden Final 520m final 28-6-05 5th Grade (650m) 5th Grade Heats 431m 5th Grade Final 431m Maiden heats (373m) final 28-6-05 JUNE 15 5th Grade Final 520m 5th Grade Heats 520m 4th Grade (429m) 4th Grade (401m) 5th Grade 630m Best 8 431m Maiden (429m) Maiden (401m) Juvenile 520m or 431m 4th/5th Grade 630m Maiden/No more than 2 wins (622m) Parklands 5th Grade Heats (457m) final 22- Graded as required Graded as required 4th Grade (622m) 6-05 JULY 20 JUNE 28 3rd Grade (457m) Highland Smash Repair Maiden 520m Jet Pets Animal Transport 5th Grade Heats Maiden Heats (457m) final 22-6-05 WEDNESDAYS (Class 3) Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m (373m) final 5-7-05 5th Grade (650m) JUNE 1 5th Grade Final 520m Maiden (373m) 4th Grade (650m) Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520m 5th Grade Heats 431m 4th Grade (429m) JUNE 22 Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m 5th Grade 630m Maiden Heats (429m) final 5-7-05 XXXX 5th Grade Heats (401m) 5th Grade Final 431m Best 8 431m 5th Grade (622m) Maiden (401m) QLD Group 5th Grade Statewide Challenge Juvenile 520m or 431m 4th Grade (622m) 4th Grade (457m) Heats 520m Graded as required JULY 5 Best 8 (457m) Best 8 431m JULY 27 VIP Petfoods 5th Grade Heats (373m) Ipswich/Gold Coast Distance Challenge 5th Grade 630m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520m Maiden Heats (429m) Heats (650m) Best 16 4th-5th Grade. First 2 Graded as required Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m Maiden/No more than 2 wins (622m) from each heat to represent GC in Ipswich JUNE 8 5th Grade 431m Final Graded 373m, 429m as required final June 28. Winner $1500. Fastest 3rd from Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520m 5th Grade Heats 520m JULY 12 each club as reserves. Ballot for reserves Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m Best 8 431m Maiden heats (373m) positions. Qld Group 5th Grade Statewide Challenge 1 Win/Maiden 630m VIP Petfood Final (373m) JUNE 29 Final 520m Graded as required Bernies Pet Barn 5th Grade Heats (429m) XXXX 5th Gtrade Final (401m) 5th Grade Heats 520m Maiden Final (429m) Maidens, graded as required. Best 8 431m 622m Event (depends on noms) JULY 6 5th Grade 630m Graded 373m, 429m as required Maiden Heats (401m) Juvenile 520m or 431m GOLD JULY 19 Coca-cola 5th Grade Heats (457m) Graded as required Vetsearch 5th Grade Heats (373m) 650m Event (Grade depends on noms) JUNE 15 Maiden Final (373m) Maiden (650m) Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520m COAST Maiden Heats (429m) Graded 401m, 457m as required Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m Bernies Pet Barn Final (429m) JULY 13 5th Grade Final 520m Maiden/No more than 2 wins (622m) Gold Coast Bulletin 5th Grade (401m) 4th/5th Grade Heats 431m TUESDAYS (Class 3) Graded 373m, 429m as required Maiden Final (401m) 4th/5th Grade 630m MAY 31 JULY 26 Maiden Heats (457m) Graded as Required 4th Grade (373m) Maiden Heats (373m) Coca-Cola Final (401m) JUNE 22 Maiden (373m) Vetsearch Final (373m) Maiden (650m) Grade depends on noms Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520m Best 8 (429m) Harvey Smash Repairs 5th Grade Heats Graded 401m, 457m as required Highland Smash Repair Final 520m 5th Grade Heats (429m) final 7-6-05 (429m) JULY 20 4th/5th Grade 431m Final Maiden Heats (429m) final 7-6-05 Maiden final (429m) Maiden Heats (401m) 4th/5th Grade Heats 520m. 5th Grade (622m) 622m Event (Grade depends on noms) Gold Coast Bulletin Final (401m) Best 8 431m 4th Grade (622m) Graded 373m, 429m as required Bernies Produce 5th Grade Heats (457m) 1 Win/Maiden 630m JUNE 7 Coca-Cola Final (457m) Graded as required VIP Petfoods 5th Grade Heats (373m) final Gold Coast/Ipswich 5th Grade Challenge JUNE 29 14-6-05 WEDNESDAYS (Class 2) Heats (650m) First 2 in each heat to final at Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520m Best 8 (373m) JUNE 1 Ipswich July 26. Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m Maiden Heats (373m) final 14-6-05 Best 8 (401m) Graded 401m, 457m as required 5th Grade Final 431m 4th Grade (429m) 4th Grade (401m) JULY 27 4th/5th Grade Final 520m Maiden (429m) Maiden (401m) $30,000 2005 Gold Coast Cup Heats (457m) 5th Grade Heats 431m Maiden/No more than 2 wins (622m) Coca-Cola 5th Grade Heats (457m) final 8- 401m Event (Grade depends on noms) Best 8 431m 4th Grade (622m) 6-05 650m Event (Grade depends on noms) 5th Grade 630m - Maximum One Win Class JUNE 14 4th Grade (457m) Graded 401m, 457m as required 1 Tracks 4th Grade (373m) Maiden Heats (457m) final 8-6-05 AUGUST 3 Graded as required Maiden (373m) 5th Grade (650m) (Night Meeting) JULY 6 Best 8 (429m) 4th Grade (650m) 2005 Gold Coast Cup Final (457m) winner Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520m Saintly Crew at Plentiwood Stud 5th Grade Maiden (650m) $20,000 plus trophy and rug. Highland Smash Repairs Final 520m Heats (429m) final 21-6-05, winner free JUNE 8 5th Grade Final 431m service to Saintly Crew. Gold Coast Bulletin 5th Grade Heats (401m) 5th Grade Heats 431m Maiden Heats (429m) final 21-6-05 final 15-6-05

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5th Grade Best 8 Best 8 550m 5th Grade Bitches JULY 23 Graded 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permit CAPALABA 4th Grade Capalaba Tavern 3rd-4th Grade Heats, JULY 30 MAY 28 4th Grade Bitches normal prizemoney for heats 5th Grade Final 460m Capalaba Pet Food 3rd-4th Grade Heats Best 8 Preferential Race. Grading to be advised. 4th Grade Heats 460m Preferential Maiden. Trainers must JULY 2 Trainers must specifically nom for this event Maiden/5th Grade 550m specifically nom for this event with preferred Heats John Klose Retravision 5th Grade with preferred side of track (rails or wide). Best 8 460m side of track (rails or wide). Series (4 heats, every starter makes a final. Maiden Graded 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permit Maiden Normal prizemoney. If more than 64 noms, Maiden Bitches AUGUST 6 Maiden Bitches we will conduct 8 heats and 8 finals. First and 5th Grade 4th Grade Final 460m 5th Grade second in each heat into a final (winner $800) 5th Grade Bitches Best 8 550m 5th Grade Bitches - fastest 2 thirds as reserves; Third and Fourth Best 8 Graded 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permit Best 8 in each heat to a final (winner $400) - fastest JULY 30 AUGUST 13 JUNE 4 2 fifths as reserves; Fifth and Sixth in each Capalaba Tavern 3rd-4th Grade Final, Maiden Heats 460m Capalaba Petfood 3rd-4th Grade Final, heat to a final (winner $300) Fastest 2 Winner $500 + trophy Best 8 460m winner $600 + trophy sevenths as reserves; Seventh and Eight in Preferential Race. Grading to be advised. Graded 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permit Preferential Maiden Bitches. Trainers must each heat to a final (winner $250); as well as Trainers must specifically nom for this event AUGUST 20 specifically nom for this event with preferred being drawn as reserves these greyhounds will with preferred side of track (rails or wide). Maiden Final 460m side of track (rails or wide). be drawn; in their respective finals; where a Maiden 5th Grade Heats 460m Maiden dead heat occurs and a draw is necessary the Maiden Bitches Best 8 550m Maiden Bitches stewards will conduct a draw to determine 5th Grade Graded 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permit 5th Grade which dogs contest which final). 5th Grade Bitches AUGUST 27 5th Grade Bitches Preferential Race. Grading to be advised. 4th Grade Committee Day 4th Grade Trainers must specifically nom for this event 4th Grade Bitches 5th Grade Final 460m 4th Grade Bitches with preferred side of track (rails or wide). Best 8 Best 8 550m Best 8 Maiden Veterans Race 460m Non-Graded - over 4 JUNE 11 Maiden Bitches years & not raced in 6 months M & Doc Canine Chiropractor Open Time 4th Grade Best 8 460m Trial. Best 8 racing against the clock. Placings 4th Grade Bitches BUNDABERG 5th Grade Battler Stakes 460m not won past determined by time recorded by each Juvenile (trophy race) MAY 28 3 starts individual dog. Winner $800 + trophy, 2nd Best 8 Maiden (460m) Graded 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permit $200, 3rd $100. Trainer must specifically JULY 9 Best 8 (550m) nominate. John Klose Retravision 5th Grade Series 5th Grade Battlers Stk (460m) not won past Preferential 5th Grade. Trainers must Finals. 4 starts specifically nom for this event with preferred Preferential Race. Grading to be advised. 4th Grade (460m) TOWNSVILLE side of track (rails or wide). Trainers must specifically nom for this event Maiden/5th Grade Combined (550m) MAY 26 Maiden with preferred side of track (rails or wide). Graded 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permit Maiden & graded Maiden Bitches Maiden JUNE 11 JUNE 2 5th Grade Maiden Bitches Maiden Heats 460m Best 16 Q.L.D Group 5th Grade Statewide Challenge 5th Grade Bitches 5th Grade Best 8 460m Heats (498m) 4th Grade 5th Grade Bitches Graded 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permit Maiden & graded 4th Grade Bitches 4th Grade JUNE 18 JUNE 9 JUNE18 4th Grade Bitches Maiden Final 460m Q.L.D Group 5th Grade Statewide Challenge Capalaba Young Guns Heats. Non-penalty. 30 Juvenile (trophy race) 5th Grade Heats 460m Final (498m) months or younger at time of heats. Best 8 Best 8 550m GRA Maiden 1000 Series Heats (380m) Capalaba Petfood 3rd-4th Grade Heats. JULY 16 Graded 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permit Maiden & graded Eagle Boys Pizza Veterans Stk. Greyhounds 3rd-4th Grade Time Trial. Best 8 in 3rd-4th JUNE 25 JUNE 16 4 years & older at date of race and not won Grade racing against the clock. Placings 5th Grade Final 460m GRA Maiden 1000 Series Final (380m) for 3 months or longer. $300 to winner. determined by time recorded by each 4th Grade Heats 460m 5th Grade Heats (380m) Preferential 5th Grade Bitches. Trainers must individual dog. Winner $800 + trophy, 2nd Maiden/5th Grade 550m 4th Grade Heats (380m) specifically nom for this event with preferred $200, 3rd $100. Trainer must specifically Best 8 460m 4th-5th Grade Heats (498m) side of track (rails or wide). nominate. Graded 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permit Maiden & graded Maiden & graded. Eagle Boys Pizza Veterans Stk. Greyhounds JULY 2 JUNE 23 JUNE 25 4 years & older at date of race and not won 4th Grade Final 460m 5th Grade Final (380m) Capalaba Young Guns Final, winner $2500, for 3 months or longer. $300 to winner. Best 8 550m 4th Grade Final (380m) 2nd $1000, 3rd $5900, 4th $50. Preferential Race. Grading to be advised. 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JUNE 30 Group 5th Grade State Wide Challenge grand 5th Grade (630m) 1st $300 5th Grade 630m 1st $300 No Racing final at Albion Park. Graded as per noms Graded as per noms JULY 7 JUNE 6 JUNE 2 (N) JULY 30 (D) No Racing Heats 541m - No more than 3 wins over this Maiden 1000 Final (407m) 1st $1000 Final/Five Win Series 407m 1st $400 JULY 14 distance (If no heats reverts to CQ Pubs/Clubs Rockhampton Cup Heats Heats Maiden 407m Tokyo Tornado Commemorative 4th-5th ordinary race and prizemoney) (510m) 1st $350. Nom fee $25 Graded as per noms Grade Heats (498m) Maiden and Graded Events 310m, 456m, Graded as per noms AUGUST 4 (N) 2005 Townsville Cup Prelude (498m) 541m. JUNE 9 (N) Final Maiden 407m 1st$350 Maiden & graded JUNE 10 (FRIDAY NIGHT) CQ Pubs/Clubs Rockhampton Cup Final Best 8 630m 1st $350 Graded as per noms JULY 21 Final 541m - No more than 3 win series. 1st (510m) 1st $4000 + Cup, 2nd $1000, 3rd AUGUST 13 (D) Tokyo Tornado Commemorative 4th-5th $500.00 $500, 4th $250 Heats Combined Codes Sprint Best 16 407m Grade Final (498m) Maiden and Graded Events 310m, 456m, CQ Distance C’ship (630m) 1st $500 + trophy Heats 5th Grade Trophy 407m 2005 Townsville Cup Prelude (498m) 541m Graded as per noms 5th Grade 630m 1st $300 Maiden & graded JUNE 13 JUNE 13 (PH-D) Graded as per noms JULY 28 No Racing Young Guns Heats (407m) No more than 30 AUGUST 20 (D) No meeting JUNE 20 months at time of heats. Combined greyhound/harness meeting No Racing Graded as per noms Final Combined Codes Sprint 407m 1st $500 JUNE 27 JUNE 25 (D) & Trophy No Racing Young Guns Final (407m) 1st $2500, 2nd Final 5th Grade Trophy 407m 1st $400 & CAIRNS JUNE 30 (THURSDAY NIGHT) $1000, 3rd $500 Trophy MAY 28 (Noms close Monday June 27) Best 8 (630m) 1st $300 Graded as per noms President’s Cup (410m) 4th Grade 1st $240 Maiden, Graded 310m, 456m, 541m. Graded as per noms AUGUST 25 (N) Maiden/Graded JULY 4 JULY 7 (N) Heats Maiden 500 510m JUNE 4 Colleen Jackson Memorial Best 8 541m. 1st Heats No more than FIVE wins (over any Heats of No More than Three wins (over any Winter Sprint (410m) Best 8, 1st $305 $500 + Rug (If less than 6 noms reverts to distance) 510m distance) 510m Maiden/Graded 456m) Graded as per noms Best 8 630m 1st$350 JUNE 11 Anniversary Sprint Best 8 310m 1st $300 JULY 14 (N) Graded as per noms No Racing Maiden, Graded 310m, 456m, 541m. Final Five Win Series 510m 1st $400 SEPTEMBER 3 (D) JUNE 16 (Thurs) JULY 11 Maiden 510m 1st$350 Combined greyhound/harness meet Cairns Cup Prelude (544m) Best 8, 1st $340 Neville Jackson Bracelet, Best 8 Bitches Graded as per noms Final Maiden 500 510m 1st $500 & Trophy Maiden/Graded 456m 1st $350 + Trophy JULY 21 (N) Final Three Win Series 510m 1st$400 JUNE 25 Heats Jim Connolly Memorial 4th/5th Grade Heats No more than Five wins (over any Graded as per noms Winter Maiden Heats (410m) Best 16, 1st 310m distance) 407m $185 Maiden, Graded 310m, 456m, 541m Cairns Cup Heats (544m) Best 32, 1st $340 JULY 18 Winter 4th-5th Grade Heats (544m) Best 16, Final Jim Connolly Memorial 4th/5th Grade 1st $250 310m 1st $250 Maiden/Graded Club Stakes 541m (For greyhounds not won over this distance - less than 6 starters reverts Stewards Inquiries to normal prizemoney) 1st $350 Maiden, Graded 310m, 456, 541m. MAY 4 MACKAY Stewards present: D Ryan (chairman), S McGrath (deputy chairman). MAY 28 (Saturday night) Stewards opened an inquiry in relation to the late scratching of Trudie Tosca from Race 3 at the Major Final Nth Qld Intercity Challenge - Gold Coast on April 19. Stewards took evidence from Mr A Barn, trainer of Trudie Tosca and a statement from G Thorsby 456m. 1st $4000 + Rug, 2nd $1000, 3rd $500, ROCKHAMPTON and Joanne Price. 4th to 8th $200. Winner of major final Nth MAY 26 (N) After hearing evidence, Barn was charged under Rule 109 (15) which states: “Any person (including Qld Intercity Challenge or 1st eligible 3 Win Series Final (407m) 1st $300 an official) who has in relation to a greyhound or greyhound racing, done a thing, or omitted to do a greyhound will compete in the 2005 Qld Maiden 1000 Heats (407m) thing, which in the opinion of the stewards, is negligent, dishonest, corrupt, fraudulent or improper or constitutes misconduct.” Barn pleaded guilty and was fined $100. He was read his rights of appeal. QLD STUD DOG STATISTICS

January 2005 Whelpings

Abbreviations: - NIW - Not in Whelp, APD - all pups deceased, NNR - no notification received from breeder, I/S B - Interstate Breeder. The GRA does not record the breeder’s name of interstate whelped litters. The name on the service notice is not necessarily the name of the Breeder.

Sire Dam Serve Whelp Dog Bitch Breeder Awesome McLaren Abby Mite 10/1/05 12/3/05 3 5 Franklin Sire Dam Whelp Dog Bitch Breeder Awesome McLaren Travelling Solid 20/1/05 Nnr I/S B Banker Hud As Moments Go 27/4/05 4 4 Buxton Bearability Sister Jeannie 19/1/05 25/3/05 1 1 Kohn Big Smig Yo Yo’s Gem 8/4/05 5 1 Eddie Bitability Bale Dyna Jewel 16/1/05 18/3/05 6 5 I/S B Cyrus The Virus Vintage Platinum 5/4/05 5 3 Fitch Bitability Bale Georgina Bale 19/1/05 23/3/05 5 6 I/S B Bobniak Duchess Of Fire 3/1/05 4/3/05 3 2 Apap Elite State Diamond Dux 12/4/05 2 10 Kay Darcy’s Reward Wascaly Wabbit 17/1/05 Niw Wabbitt Synd Elite State Indigo Mint 1/4/05 2 3 Clarke Fool’s Heart Dash Of Salt 31/1/05 17/4/05 4 3 Colenso Elite State Magic Attitude 18/4/05 4 4 Wisener Just The Best Top Shelf 18/1/05 21/3/05 6 4 Apap Elite State Smart Attitude 20/4/05 4 3 Wisener Just The Best Lark Song 21/1/05 18/3/05 4 1 Apap Lindale Blue Auriga Storm 4/1/05 9/3/05 3 1 Draheim Excite Ability Hanson Skye 6/4/05 4 5 Hall Lindale Blue Landau Court 29/1/05 1/4/05 8 3 Stirling Synd Fool’s Heart Dash Of Salt 17/4/05 4 3 Colenso Nujooloo Namaste 12/1/05 9/3/05 5 3 Handyside Hallucinate Four Way Fire 18/4/05 6 4 Driver Royal Pilgrim Solo’s Blondie 30/1/05 8/4/05 5 4 Fitch Jackson Brandon Bentley One Dot 30/4/05 2 8 Felgate Shirdon’s Alarm Barbara’s Joy 22/1/05 Niw Golden View Synd Southern Champ Iza Tora 1/1/05 Nnr Balligari Synd Most Awesome Golden Irish 11/4/05 6 3 Wall Surf Lorian Roxy Reason 3/1/05 7/3/05 4 3 Robartson Nujooloo Blue Ridge Lady 29/4/05 5 4 Edmonds Surf Lorian Be For Bonnie 6/1/05 Niw McHugh Royal Pilgrim Solo’s Blondie 8/4/05 5 4 Fitch Surf Lorian Lou’s Cruise 15/1/05 21/3/05 7 4 Apap Sonny’s Issue Child Bride 18/1/05 4 4 Coker Surf Lorian Wisteria Bale 16/1/05 22/3/05 5 1 Arthur Surf Lorian Cool Kissy 17/1/05 Niw Comerford Surf Lorian Assassin Burn 26/4/05 4 3 Tomlinson Surf Lorian Little Fibba 18/1/05 23/3/05 1 1 Barden Surf Lorian Baylene 20/4/05 2 5 Hines Tiger Strong Nat’s The Best 8/1/05 12/3/05 4 3 Isles Surf Lorian Cheli’s Princess 15/4/05 6 6 Noble Tiger Strong Angel Kisses 21/1/05 25/3/05 1 1 Bradley Surf Lorian Queen Size 23/4/05 2 5 Edmondson Tiger Strong Lillie Langtry 23/1/05 28/3/05 1 7 Hardwick Tiger Strong So It Is 31/1/05 9/4/05 2 2 Stephan Tiger Strong Final Quest 11/4/05 1 Hauser Travel Train Ima Receiver 1/1/05 7/3/05 0 2 I/S B Tiger Strong Lillie Langtry 28/3/05 1 7 Hardwick Trendy Leigh Voodoo Card 15/1/05 19/3/05 4 3 Heenan Token Prince Shady Bee 15/1/05 2 Snow

The (June, 2005) Journal Page 34 GRA Special Stakes to be judged Sunday, RNA SPECIAL August 14 in the Dog Pavilion, starting at 12 noon. Council Steward B.D. Vickers, Honorary Council Steward R Underwood. Entry Fee: $10. Entries close June 30. Entries and fees to be lodged with the RNA on or before the closing date. Late entries will STAKES not be accepted. Entries must be made on the special entry forms. Extra forms are available from the Authority and the RNA. Qld Royal National Show, August 11-20, 2005 All dogs to be benched between 11am and 11.45am and after judging must be removed no later than 5pm. Entrance to the Dog Pavilion through the Symes Street entrance off St Paul’s Terrace. called for any Class or award the judging will 5pm on the day of the Exhibition. Honorary Council Steward whose decision in Subject to the Royal National Agricultural be proceeded with in his or her absence and 5. Kennel signs will be limited to a the matter shall be final. and Industrial Association of Queensland Act the exhibit declared absent. maximum of 60cm x 30cm displaying the 7. All dogs must be benched with 1971, and to the Constitution, Rules and By- 3. Any dog entered for the competition name of the kennels and of exhibit. No other approved muzzle and leash. No more than one Laws of the Association the following and actually in the Show may not be material may be displayed without the written exhibit may occupy any one bench without Regulations shall apply. withdrawn from the competition without the consent of the RNA. the permission of the Steward. A dog may 1. Judging will start at approximately 12 consent of the Council Steward or Honorary 6. Should any question arise for which no not be placed on the bench so as to be away noon. Council Steward. specific guidance is provided, the matter shall from the view of the public and nothing that 2. If any Exhibitor is not present when 4. All dogs must be removed no later than be referred to the Council Steward or will affect the view of the public may be added to the bench. 8. No dogs will be removed from the benches at any time without the authority of the Council Steward or Honorary Council Royal National Agricultural & Industrial Association of Queensland Steward. 9. It is an offence for any person to remove Exhibitors are requested to send their entries to the Director, Exhibition Grounds, Gregory Terrace, Fortitude or alter the location or number of any exhibit Valley, 4006, as early as possible before the closing date specified in the Schedule. from the benches allocated. - NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED - 10. Prize ribbons will be awarded to each PRINT CLEARLY ALL INFORMATION ON FORM class on the following basis: Under 8 exhibited - 1st, 2nd, 3rd. 8 to 12 exhibited - 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th. Over 12 exhibited - 1st, G.R.A. SPECIAL STAKES 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th. 11. Penalty for non-exhibition of dogs CLASS ...... FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY shall be $10 for each dog not exhibited unless I hereby apply to enter the following Exhibit in terms of an upon the conditions set Receipt No ...... a Certificate be lodged with the Director 14 out in the Association's Rules, By-Laws and Regulations, which I have read and by Invoice No ...... days prior to the first day of the show. which I agree to be bound. Acceptance of entries: The attention of intending exhibitors is drawn to the fact that SURNAME entries are accepted subject to the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland Act 1971 and to ADDRESS ...... the Constitution, Rules and By-Laws of the Association in addition the Regulations which ...... appear in this Schedule. Copies of the Constitution, Rules and By-Laws may be POST CODE ...... PHONE ...... obtained upon application to the Director.

CLASSES Class 1 - 1st place $250 plus trophy for NAME OF GREYHOUND ...... Broodbitches named and registered with a Greyhounds Australasia affiliated authority at the closing of entries. Condition of this LITTER No ...... Class confirmation of service by way of registered Stud Dog name. FOR SAPLINGS ...... EAR BRAND ...... Class 2 - 1st place $250 plus trophy for SEX ...... WHELPED ...... Greyhound Dogs registered with a Greyhounds Australasia affiliated authority which are over the age of 12 months at August NAME OF GREYHOUND SIRE DAM 14, 2005.

Class 3 - 1st place $250 plus trophy for Greyhound Bitches registered with a Greyhounds Australasia affiliated authority and which are over the age of 12 months at August 14, 2005.

Class 4 - 1st place $250 plus trophy for Please state if Exhibitor is a Member of the RNA - YES / NO Greyhound puppy Dogs between the age of 6 This entry form shall constitute the whole agreement upon which entries are submitted and accepted and I agree that all representations and and 12 months at August 14, 2005. statements not appearing herein or in the Rules, By-Laws or Regulations are hereby excluded. I hereby certify that the particulars set out above are correct in all details, that the abovementioned Greyhound is my own bonafide property, Class 5 - 1st place $250 plus trophy for and that no case or distemper or contagious disease has existed in my kennels during the last two months. Greyhound puppy Bitches between the age of 6 and 12 months at August 14, 2005. SIGNATURE OF EXHIBITOR ...... DATE ...... /...... /......

G.R.A. LICENCE No ......

The (June, 2005) Journal Page 35 Fee: $880 (incl GST) Frozen semen available (at no extra cost) Oldest pups now 9 months old and look Now magnificent! Already served standing at around Casino for 50 bitches the benefit of Qld breeders Addis Boy Black Dog, April '01, 34.5kg. Token Prince-Fantasy Fortune by Little Denver Malawi 41 starts, 19 wins, 13 placings Malawi's Prince Phone Duchess Marina Broke three track records Token Prince (02) Amerigo Man in his first eight starts. True Temptation 66637020 Bay Supreme Group 3 2004 Gosford Cup ADDIS BOY Placed Group 3 Christmas Gift (WP) or Worth Doing Placed Group 3 Cyril Rowe Memorial (Bulli) Little Denver National Lass Finalist Group 1 2004 Australian Cup 0423 Fantasy Fortune Won at: Nation Parade Wentworth Park 30.04 (on debut), 30.06, 30.10, 30.11 821626 Flash Parade Flash Vixen Gosford 29.75 (track record, twice), 29.81, 29.84 Lithgow 29.47 (track record), 29.34 (track record) Littermates: Yozi Token (finalist Singleton Sprint, Gunnedah Cup), Night Princess (top grade bitch), Golden Ambrose (finalist The Meadows 29.92 (fastest qualifier for Aust Cup) Nat Sprint, Bob Payne Winter Stk, Premier's Cup at WP. Won Bulli 26.46 WP 30.16, 30.21, 30.26, Meadows 30.46).

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