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JOURNAL Official Publication of the Greyhound Racing Authority of Qld Registered by Australia Post Publication No. QBP 3978 APRIL 2006 Volume 192

The Fruitfly has gone to the dogs

Rugby league legend Tommy Raudonikis is a shareholder in a greyhound to be called Fruitfly. When Tommy was with Wests in Sydney building his reputation as one of the greatest rugby league players this country has seen his nickname was 'Fruit Fly'. Tommy met up with the dog Fruitfly and 12-year-old Mia Elgood daughter of the dog's trainer and part-owner, former Wests footballer Lee Elgood.

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Available nowThe (April, from 2006) Journal your local Page stockists 1 Chair: Phil Bennett HEAD OFFICE Advertisers Note: Notification of cessation of advertising: The GRA Members: Kerry Watson Albion Park Raceway, Amy Street, Breakfast Creek requires one month prior notice, in Chris Williams (Office Hours Admin 8.30am to writing, if you wish to cease regular David Stitt 4.30pm Monday-Friday. advertising in the GRA’s Board Scratchings 7.30am) Editor and Advertising Journal. This is to be sent direct to MANAGEMENT DAVID BRASCH the Authority at PO Box 250, General Manager Darren Beavis POSTAL ADDRESS PO Box 93, Nundah Albion, 4010. Failure to provide [email protected] PO Box 250, Albion, Q, 4010 Brisbane, Qld, 4012. this will result in the advertiser Executive assistant Ordet Lowe Ph: (07) 32666508 being sent an account for advertisements which appear in all [email protected] TELEPHONE E-mail: [email protected] Chairman of Stewards Danny Ryan (07) 3262 7800 (Office) subsequent Journals. [email protected] (07) 3262 7809 (Fax) Advertising Rates Investigations Daryl Kays (07) 3862 4437 (Fax noms) THE GRA advises that fees may Full Page $583 [email protected] 1800 851155 (Phone Noms, now be paid by EFTPOS, Half Page $302.50 Grading Panel Eddie Little, Mon-Fri 7am-8.30am) Bankcard, Visa and Mastercard. Quarter Page $170.50 [email protected] If you decide to pay by One-Eighth Page $99 Registrar Liz Murray Recorded Field Info 1900 95 7003 Bankcard, Visa or Mastercard, Classifieds $22/$44 [email protected] Faxed Field Info 1902 26 1004 you may do so by telephoning the (All prices are GST inclusive) Finance controller Abhendra Kumar E-mail address: [email protected] Authority on All casual adverts must be [email protected] Web address: www.graq.org.au paid for in advance. (07) 32627800.

IT was like a page out of an Agatha They obviously had my home address and Christie novel. invariably my phone number. The plain envelope addressed to me at my Perhaps a call to ask me about the matters. home. No return address. And inside the No, off to the Courier. Phil Bennett poison pen letter. The experience sent me off to look at the This time addressed to a Courier Mail recent Inquiry into Thoroughbred racing and journalist. Spitting poison, false accusations I am sure that Messrs Daubney and Rafter and conspiracy theories to rival the wouldn’t mind me quoting some of their assassination of JFK. observations. It really makes you wonder what makes GRA Chair some people tick! Are they intent on “Nor were we blind to the fact that the destroying the Queensland Greyhound inquiry was operating in the context of a industry? unique industry, serving a popular sport, populated, in part at least, by characters of Runyonesque proportions. “The simple reality was that this inquiry in some cases amount to loathing.” I recently attended a meeting of Greyhounds Australasia and at the meeting the was established in the context of an industry NSW representative tabled a paper that he had given to the greyhound and harness which has long been the subject of That such factions still exist in the industry industry in that State. I set out below a copy of the table that he attached to that paper controversy and the scene of trenchant is a matter of regrettable reality. comparing the distribution received and the prizemoney distributed in the 2004/05 infighting. Some 10 years ago, Ian Temby That these factions have the ability to sling financial year by the control bodies throughout Australia. QC, when compiling his review of mud at one another is a matter of public The percentage returned by the Queensland GRA is the highest of the six States. Thoroughbred Racing in New South Wales, record. Whereas the table shows the prizemoney per meeting is $12,060, it must be wrote: The industry reflects a unique mix of remembered that 43% of our race meetings are non-TAB events and if they are removed interests. from the equation the average prizemoney per TAB race meeting is $17,910. A visit by Review members to Everyone has their own opinion on every TAB Prizeoney Queensland demonstrated that there is issue in the industry. No of No of Prizemoney Distribution per Meeting Prizemoney residual ill feeling between individuals and For each person who laments the passing State Tracks Meetings ($000) ($000) ($000) Distribution groups, based partly on resentment by many of the “old ways” there is another who NSW 39 1428 15,500 28,971 10.85 53.50% of perceived political interference in applauds innovation. Vic 14 854 18,374 33,762 21.52 54.42% industry affairs, partly on differences in And percolating through this mix is Qld 9 635 7,659 11,029 12.06 69.44% philosophy between the former established gossip, rumour, speculation and innuendo. WA 3 259 5,281 8,867 20.39 59.56% interests and those they see as interlopers There is also, we must say, a regrettable SA 9 336 2,984 5,939 8.88 50.24% now in control, and partly by dislikes which tendency in this industry for debate to be Tas 3 156 1,945 2,825 12.47 68.85% personalised. The players are all well known to each other. Leaders for Alliances are forged in the heat of battle with opposing factions, and racing industry Manly Road Vet politics inevitably collides with civic politics, the past 16 often in spectacularly public fashion.” I couldn’t put the situation any better. years in the Phone Bless you Martin and Tony. (07) 33969733 I suppose I should not allow it to upset Collection, me and be content with the thought that it’s H ospital just racing. Storage and * In-house Progesterone Testing * In-house Thyroid Testing Frozen Semen Insemination * Ultrasound at 28 days LADY (Confirms pregnancy, litter Package of Frozen size and health of pups) includes *Infertility Checks *All progesterone testing TRAINER Semen to (Male and female) * Surgical implant * Semen Bank for studmasters * Boarding Has vacancies for the (Approx 40 stud dogs in stock) * Regular client updates performed or maiden * Fully secure kennels dogs - reasonable rates. * Hospital staffed 24 hours per day $545 219 Greyhound Contact Kelly Irving on * Progesterone Testing/Inseminations Manly Ph Glenda Dart Racing performed 24 hours a day/365 (07) 39066917 Rd days per year Industry ManlyWest (02) 66725314 Christine Kidd (Veterinarian) - Kelly Irving (Reproduction Technician) Brisbane 0402 869366

The (April, 2006) Journal Page 2 Darren Beavis THE Board at its March meeting considered the submissions received in relation to the proposed grading amendments. As advised in my March edition article, the Board received more than 80 General Manager submissions. In response to those, and the Board’s own thoughts on the grading amendments, it has been decided to implement the following changes (effective July 1): * introduction of Novice events; * reclassification of some interstate tracks; * distance events will be reclassified to a distance of 590m or more. All other current grading guidelines will remain unchanged. The Board, in considering these Dargusch for her leadership at the submissions from within the industry, Bundaberg Club in the past few years. obtained the view that the current grading Casey and her husband Alan have system overall was accepted, with some decided to move to the south-east corner minor amendments thought necessary. and pursue their love of greyhound racing. Once again, the Board would like to So while she and Alan muight be lost to thank all those who took the time to provide Bundaberg, their presence around the tracks their thoughts on such an important issue. Black Enforcer, owners Richie Wisener and function. of Brisbane will be welcomed. Whatever decision the Board makes, Brian Kutner jnr and trainer Tony Brett, on While in a congratulatory mood, Luke The club will also be losing Jackie Scott particularly in relation to Grading, will not their greyhound of the year award for 2005. must receive the same for gaining the who has been secretary for some years and please everyone. Congratulations must also go to the position of general manager at the Brisbane her willingness to keep the club to the fore However, the Board feels the changes connections of Tiarta and Watch The Web Club. is commendable. will be to the betterment of the industry as a who were finalists, and all those other He comes to the industry having great And Casey's father Noel has always whole. award winners on the gala night at The qualifications in business and greyhound been in the background ready to lend a The new grading policy is available on Hilton Hotel. training himself. huge hand. the GRA’s website, or by contacting the The night was bigger and better than I wish him all the best and look forward The position of president has been taken Authority. even in 2005, and we look forward to to working with him. by Lorraine Horton. We wish her and her working with Luke Gatehouse and his committee the best specially with the Congratulations to the connections of Brisbane Club committee on next year’s I WOULD also like to thank Casey Bundaberg Cup fast approaching. PUPS FOR SALE 4 LOTS ammit's LOT 1 Elgrando x Wildfire Lass Z (Kobble Creek x Lucy Lawless) Rearing and Unbroken City winning, Classic winning and Record Breaking Pedigree. 1 beautiful brindle dog - whelped 19/10/05 - great value $2000 Spelling Farm

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The (April, 2006) Journal Page 3 Liz Murray Danny Ryan

Registrar Stewards

STEWARDS have encountered a number of interstate greyhounds arriving in I would like to draw attention to Rules Rule 143 (5) Queensland to race and Trainers presenting them to race and find their papers out of of Greyhound Racing Queensland, At the time that a greyhound retires as a order resulting in a late scratching. Greyhounds Australasia Rules R143 (4), racing greyhound, and if directed by the You should remember NSW do not check papers against the greyhound when they (5) and also Local Rules 143(5) A Board/Commission, the last registered clear them to race, they are cleared by an Office person without the greyhound present. (1)(2)(3). owner of that greyhound will be responsible The new Australian Racing Rules cover this area of YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO These rules relate to change of trainer, for that greyhound and shall advise the CHECK INTERSTATE GREYHOUNDS BEFORE YOU PRESENT THEM TO RACE. greyhounds retired for breeding, deceased Board/Commission if that greyhound is to greyhounds and greyhounds given away as be retired as a pet, a breeding greyhound, a Trainers and handlers are reminded of your obligation to present your greyhounds pets or placed on the greyhound adoption GAP greyhound or has been humanely at kennelling time in their respective section of split kennelling. program. euthanised by a veterinarian. Should you take over the training of an interstate greyhound that has on offence on Rule 143 (4) LR143(5)A(Qld) its papers, be sure its papers indicate the greyhound has been cleared by way of a stewards A registered person must, within three On the death of a named greyhound, the trial before nominating. (3) working days of a greyhound coming Owner or the person in charge of the under or leaving the person’s care or greyhound at the time of its death shall- Congratulations to the Board of the GRA and the Brisbane Club on a sensational custody, give notice to the Board/ (1) in the case of a greyhound entered night of the Greyhound of the Year presentation night. Commission of that occurrence. for an Event notify the Authority of the I commend those who won awards and those who went oh so close in their respective death within 24 hours of its occurrence; divisions. Congratulations also to all of you who purchased a ticket and attended to (2) in any other case notify the represent our industry. Authority within 7 days; The night is our one and only night we get to showcase our wares. (3) within 7 days of its death, return to What a pity it is the one and only night of the year. the Authority the Certificate of Registration Perhaps it is time the bullet was bitten by someone, perhaps a Club, the Board or a If your dog is fat, you issued in respect of the greyhound. combination of all and find a reason to do it again, possibly a dinner dance so everyone aren’t getting enough can get together and let our hair down more often. Who else but Mr.Cool, “Dogsie Dolan” could carry such a job as MC. exercise If only he could “Tap Dance” one could say there is nothing he can”t do. Great effort Dogsie, take a bow my friend. While on the subject of dancing I must commend Board Member Chris Williams on his outstanding effort to remain on his feet on Awards Night. I have seen many things over my 20 years of knowing Chris that have caused him a pain in the feet, however this on took the cake. Despite two left shoes, we won’t go into how he arrived with two left shoes, the real trooper that Chris is once again came through Renzo Park and he never missed a beat. I draw your attention to Rule 30 (3)(a)(b)(c) Stewards have received information from sources not necessarily associated with (Formerly known as Simpson's Spelling Kennels) the greyhound concerned that a problem existed prior to an event. Failure to comply with this rule will cause stewards to act by way of inquiry. Why you ask? If you were a punter supporting our industry and you placed your money on a hound, the hound failed to run on and you lost your cash. Spelling - Rearing - Pre-training Then you found out the particular hound had a problem during the week, missed some work. Your cash is now confetti. It is a serious matter and you are obligated to report any issue that may effect your Offering you and your valuable greyhounds a hounds performance prior to racing. LIFETIME OF EXPERIENCE Just a further reminder, READ YOUR NEW RULE BOOK. IT amazes me the depths to which some will stoop. The brisbane club preparing for in the industry! a recent Friday meeting, on a fairly hot day, found the huge esky they fill with ice and use to help dogs cool down had disappeared.

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The (April, 2006) Journal Page 5 League legend Tommy Raudonikis would have felt at home at Albion Park where he League caught up with Mr Raudonikis and Fruitfly. legend was a natural for this dog.” Tommy is taking a real hands-on interest in his dog. now an He’s been to Albion Park already to watch the dog trial and can’t wait for race day. “I’ve had a couple of dogs before, one owner with Gary Wilson of Wolley Wilson fame LEE Elgood reckons when he and but that was 30 years ago and it wasn’t rugby league great Tommy Raudonikis much good,” said Tommy. went to open a bank account together it “It won one race. took 20 minutes for them just to get “Since Lee rang about this dog, I’ve through the shopping centre. got quite excited about it.” Tommy’s popularity is still that great Raudonikis has already been a even after a couple of decades have successful racehorse owner, winning the passed since he pulled on a jersey for Liverpool Cup with Roylance and the Wests, NSW and Australia. Queen of the Turf Stakes with Lady Tommy is larger than life. Arkon. Nobody knows that more than Lee Tommy plans not to miss his dog’s Elgood who is a former Wests (now the racing career and Lee admits the dog is premiers Wests Tigers) lower grade showing plenty of early potential. player and an unabashed fan of “Tommy has always been my hero in Raudonikis. rugby league,” said Lee. “It’s great to Elgood has been in Queensland 13 get him on board with this one.” years, and for the past few years has Mr Raudonikis has already won four dabbled in greyhound training. That’s races including three at Albion Park and contacted Tommy and “everything was where Tommy Raudonikis comes in. share in the son of Primo Uno-Glenlogan one at Ipswich. sweet”. Lee named a dog Mr Raudonikis. Girl, now named Fruitfly. Fruitfly will be raced by the Tomlee So when Lee got another dog, this When it came to naming the dog, Lee “Tommy’s nickname when he was at Syndicate. Now there’s a tip from the time Tommy was in. He’s taken a half Wests was the Fruitfly,” said Lee. “It legend himself.

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The (April, 2006) Journal Page 6 Princess Whisky (Captain Standby x Cayenne Bale) Take a peek at her impact as a Dam!

FirstlyFirstly She has now joined Elusive Rebel as the only dams in history to throw 2 dogs who have run better than 29.65 at Sandown. Congratulations to her sons Another Whisky 29.62 BOD & Whisky Assassin 29.40 track record run winning the Topgun 2004 by 9 lengths. SecondlySecondly Her litters to Token Prince, Awesome Assassin and Brett Lee. She has produced multiple Group performers in each litter. ThirdlyThirdly Her most recent litter of 7 pups, 6 have performed and are winning at Group level. Namely Another Whisky Anna Lee Whisky Tommy Lee Whisky Josh's Whisky WhiSky Lee Whisky Lodge Lad Interesting Fact Princess Whisky's damline goes back to The results above are no surprise. Her damline is full of Allan Wheeler's foundation bitches Group winners and track record holders. As for her in Mercia Bale - Dynabolt - Gail's Beauty fastest son WA ... History tells us track record sires produce Group performers. It’s no wonder that he smashed 4 track records ... it’s all in the pedigree. Whisky Assassin Awesome Assassin x Princess Whisky (Light Of Fire x Tranquil Flame) (Captain Standby x Cayenne Bale) Black Dog - Whelped Jan, 02 - 34Kg

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The (April, 2006) Journal Page 7 BEVAN Williamson says it was an honour to be named the Brisbane Bevan puts the finishing touches Club’s 2005 Personality of the Year. Journal editor DAVID BRASCH chats with Bevan about he and wife Elaine’s 40 years in the on a greyhound racing career industry.

EVAN Williamson remembers his dad Bill always having a B greyhound about home. Home then was Nudgee Beach, Cleveland, Inala and Bill Williamson raced his one dog at Capalaba with success. Bevan admits at first he was not greatly interested. As a youngster he had other things on his mind, horses in particular. Bevan Williamson is a born and bred Brisbanite. “We lived at Nudgee Beach when I was a kid, but most of my early years were spent at Cleveland,” he said. “I went to the Orimston State School. It’s still there. There were two rooms, two Lucy's teachers and each teacher had four classes Light in one.” Originally trained as a mattress maker, Bevan’s first job was at Darra in a sheet metal business. He had a nack for welding. brother Billy and Keith “Scotty” Cavanagh Many of the dogs were reared by Jack, mechanics of the track and eventually I got It’s stuck. decided to venture into the business of Mac and Vic Hines three brothers who “did to do a bit of driving,” said Bevan. He was 19 when he met Elaine. breaking in. the right job rearing pups” around Lowood From there he went to Lawnton and “Our brothers Keron and John were They bought the property at Greenbank area. Ipswich as well, driving regularly at all mates and that’s how we met,” said Bevan. and no-one could believe they went that far It was also a time of chance. Bevan was three tracks. The couple have just celebrated their 40th away to live. driving the lure at the family track and by “Artie Belford was one of those old wedding anniversary. “We were running public trials, chance got to help out at tracks, initially at time administrators,” said Bevan of the With greyhound racing a fledgling breaking in pups and had our own kennel Beenleigh helping Grason Ridges. long-time Lawnton club president. “If industry in the early 70s, Bevan and his by the early 70s,” said Bevan. “Grason and I did a lot of work with the something needed fixing, he told us to fix

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The (April, 2006) Journal Page 8 Bevan and Elaine Williamson during a night on the town at The Hilton Hotel. it. That’s how it was done.” All this time Bevan was honing his skills of racetrack preparation, maintenance roll out in the form of revolutionized drag etc. lures, walking machines ... all equipment He and Elaine have always had a good associated with greyhound racing,” said dog in their kennel. Elaine has got the Bevan. training job for years even with a team that The company knew the right man to get has only ever number between six and when needing expert work on such projects. eight. Bevan has been throughout the state “Our best dog has been Yo Yo Flyer who maintaining greyhound racetracks and has we were given by Des McConachy,” said even gone to Korea and Vietnam working Bevan. on projects. “He was just a pup about 17 months old Both Bevan and Elaine lament the lack when he arrived. We didn’t really have of preparation young dogs receive before room for him so we put him in the spare going to breaking in. kennels and waited until one left.” “Breaking in is a slow process that just In the meantime, Yo Yo Flyer was doesn’t mean a month at our place,” said started galloping up the Williamson straight Bevan. “It starts with handling, kenneling, track. straight work, breaking in, and then “The first gallop we gave him, he was education at various tracks before those that awkward and slow I wondered where pups go into races. we were going to win a race with him,” said “There are not the facilities these days Bevan. “But every time he came up that and trainers who are fulltime don’t get straight, he got better and better ... and much opportunity to educate dogs as they better.” should. Too many people expect too much At the time the Williamson kennel held too soon from dogs.” Watusi Rose (later to earn fame as the dam He says Rapid Journey is still the fastest of Acacia Ablaze, and Laser Attack. greyhound he has ever driven to. “I remember putting Laser Attack, who “It was the final of the Queensland Cup had won a few in a row at the time, up the at Beenleigh and I couldn’t believe how straight with Yo Yo Flyer who was then a fast that dog was moving. To break the pup. The pup caught him in the gallop,” track record he did by so far was simply said Bevan. amazing. That record had been held by “At his next gallop he beat Laser Attack some super dogs. and then just went on with it.” “He was awesome and his Melbourne Yo Yo Flyer won 10 of his 19 race starts Cup win out of the middle box when he before breaking a hock at the Gold Coast flew the lids and won easily is still the best ending a fabulous career before it really got race I’ve seen.” started. The Williamsons are content to travel “He had not even raced and trialled along as they have been for years. 27.23 around Lawnton which was under the “We are still enjoying ourselves and get track record. He was born to run 700 Best.” 20 these days and the Williamson’s son Jeff a great deal of satisfaction from training metres that dog but never got there.” Texas Gold is one the Williamsons put works fulltime with the youngsters since dogs, breaking in dogs and helping to keep The Williamsons fondly remember huge wraps on at breaking in. Bevan has “gone to work”. racing going,” said Bevan. Watusi Rose. “She was given to us to train “Among the fastest litters we have A few years ago Bevan took up a “Winning this award bowled me over. by Graham Hooper who had been sent to broken in was one Max Wells bred by position with All Industrial Maintenance It’s nice to know your efforts are South Australia with the RAAF. She was a Awesome McLaren-Silver’s Issue. They all Services the company which developed the appreciated. The list of people who have big bitch about 29kgs and won from 366m broken in sensationally but that was as fast computerized starting boxes. been granted this award is a great one and it to 704m at the Gabba and won a Johnnie as they got. They won a lot of races ... but.” “I devoted the past few years to that was very humbling that night to join them. Walker series final at the Gold Coast. The breaking in kennels are limited at project and the spin-off of that is about to “It’s quite an honour.” “She was the perfect dog.” Good dogs have come and gone since then. Dogs like Famous Leader who was a Mick and Amber Boody finalist in the Ipswich and Gold Coast Cups and raced by now Brisbane City Council deputy mayor Graham Quirk. 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The (April, 2006) Journal Page 9 Luke Gatehouse has taken over the reins as general manager at the Brisbane Club.

THEY say every new general manager in Cool any business can look forward to a honeymoon period when they are welcomed with open arms. Luke Gatehouse, who started as general manager at the Brisbane Club at Albion Park on March 20, was expecting his honeymoon period to be “about three hours”. hand “I am under no illusions,” said Luke. “I want to engage with industry stakeholders and I believe I need to do this quickly.” Gatehouse, 41 this month, has taken over from long serving club employee Allan Henderson. He believes he is best suited to the position Luke because he is acutely aware of both sides of the industry, having been in management and marketing in the business sector, and being dogs among some handy types like Extreme an owner-trainer of greyhounds for eight Speed who won nine and was placed in half years. of his more than 100 race starts. Luke says he was not looking for a job Luke has always been a sportsman playing when he saw the advertisement for the general rugby league and cricket and later coaching manager’s position at the Brisbane Club. rugby league and volleyball. “I saw the advert in the paper and His Eagle Boys Pizza franchise, which everything fitted together for me,” he told The will now be run by a manager, has been a Journal. “I showed the advert to my wife, regular sponsor of veterans races at Capalaba. Ruth, and she said that was me. Gatehouse sees a number of features at “It’s the job I’ve always wanted.” a Bachelor of Business at the Queensland years 11 and 12. Albion Park that need immediate attention. Gatehouse is a born and bred University of Technology. He became Associate Director of Studies “Funding is a key issue, and a business Queenslander. Born in Cairns, he was raised In 1987 he started as a teacher, initially on that campus before moving to work in development plan needs to be formulated,” in Brisbane, was school captain at Newmarket working with the Senior College at Alexandra workplace reform and industrial relations with he said. “I have a number of ideas I have High, and got degrees in Human Movement Hills in a state government experiment that the Department of Employment and Training. already floated with (club president) Michael Studies at the University of Queensland and combined traditional schooling and TAFE in He spent most of his working life with the Byrne. Promotional initiatives will be high Moreton Institute of TAFE, initially as on the agenda. 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123

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The (April, 2006) Journal Page 10 Michael Byrne has been president of the Brisbane Club for 17 years. A prominent Queen’s Move from Counsel, he is the longest serving metropolitan greyhound club president in the country. Journal the Creek Editor DAVID BRASCH spoke to Byrne and heard of his wish list for his club and the industry. is needed

BRISBANE Club president Michael Byrne wants his club to find a home away from Albion Park. “I would like to see the club have control over its own destiny, and I doubt that’s possible at Albion Park,” he told The Journal. All greyhound racing in Queensland is aware of the review of the Albion Park Racing Complex, and Byrne believes a move to an industry controlled venue could be the saviour of not only this industry but of his club. Byrne and the Brisbane Club have always been vocal about the fact they never wanted to move from the Gabba back in 1992. “That’s been the biggest change in my time as president of this club,” he said. “We didn’t want to go. We were forced into it and we didn’t get a lot of say in the move. “We also picked up the (on-going cost of) a very expensive lighting system and lost the LEFT: Mike Byrne presents Tony Zammit with his award for premier trainer at Albion Park in 2005. It was Zammit's 16th win in the lucrative catering rights we had at the Gabba.” past 20 years. ABOVE: Byrne the QC takes time out to discuss the future of greyhound racing, but specially the Brisbane Club of That catering, for football and cricket as which he has been president for 17 years. well as greyhound race nights, brought in about $300,000 a year 13 years ago. It kept The chambers has since bought another dog. work commitments allow. itself. the club financial. It was obvious he would follow his father He knows the industry criticizes the age “The industry needs to stand up for itself,” “But since then, our reserve funds which as a member of the Gabba and in the early of his committee and the longevity of their he said. “We have been screwed by the rose to more than $1 million, have now 80s he became a committee member, positions. Product Co agreement to the stage where we dwindled to $400,000,” said Byrne. eventually vice-president to Jim Neary and “But I feel this is unjustified criticism,” would be $2 million better off with our “And at the end of the financial year we for the past 17 years he’s been president. he said. “What some fail to take into account original deal, so the industry as a whole needs will have to review our operations, review our He points to the dramatic shift in is that these committee people have put in a to challenge this. prizemoney level and review our racing.” greyhound racing at Albion Park. “Three race lot over many years and continue to do so. “Write to their local member, complain, The Brisbane Club has a new general meetings a week, trialling twice a week, and “We do have young faces like Peter Smith get something done about it. manager, Thornlands businessman Luke we have done this without putting on extra and Robert Mann and committee positions are “Greyhound racing has often been looked Gatehouse who took office late in March. staff,” he said. “The Albion Park complex is always open for election.” on as the least of the three racing codes, but Byrne believes he is the right man for the one of the best racing areas in Australia. It’s He is particularly pleased with the industry this is not the case. We are constantly job, but he has a job for Gatehouse to do. great, but aged.” response to the new-look greyhound of the outperforming harness racing at least.” “Luke comes to us with fresh ideas, a Byrne knows his club has detractors. year functions. “It’s a real positive for While his profile and standing among the business background in franchising, “Obviously we can’t please everyone, but greyhound racing,” he said. “That will law profession continues to grow and grow, sponsorship and greyhound racing,” said the club has paid out maximum prizemoney continue and in fact we want it to get bigger Byrne also is planning on being in greyhound Byrne. “He’ll have to hit the ground running.” for some years and had six-figures losses each and better every year.” racing for some time to come. Byrne says his club needs to get out into year,” he said. He says Top Simbi is the best dog he has He has an unraced Token Prince-Lucky the community and attract sponsorship. Byrne never misses a Thursday night race seen race at the Gabba and Flying Amy Penna bitch called Stylish Jewel who has just Gatehouse will have his hands full. meeting at Albion Park and often takes in without question at Albion Park. whelped a litter to Surf Lorian. Mike Byrne is 50. He has spent most of racing on Mondays and Fridays when his busy But he also has a challenge for the industry Mike Byrne will be about for a while yet. his life working with the Director of Public Prosecutions until switching to private practice a few years ago. “I went greyhound racing when I was at Fee WON 25 school when night racing started in April 1972,” he said. “My dad (Michael snr) Alb Pk worked with John Hicks in state government $660 and was a foundation member of the Gabba Wenty Pk Club. Sandown Mike remembers listening to greyhound racing broadcasts on a transistor in the library Meadows while still at school. He was 18 when he Natural bought his first dog. mating or Studmaster: Pat Hennessy Ipswich Trk Rec “It raced as Midnight Lord and trained by Mavis Bellamy won at Tweed Heads at its stud fee Ph (02) 66725183 Chase first start,” he said. He was hooked includes email [email protected].,au immediately. progesterone Speed Since then there has been plenty of big testing and (Awesome Assassin-Highland Bride) Stamina race success. Terrific Tramp in the Presidents surgical Cup and Winds Of War in the Derby at the Gabba. Only recently work colleagues, insemination Could win from including two other QCs, raced Gozo by Dr anywhere ... on Cavellier to win five races at Albion Park. Christine Kidd. Flying Scott any track!

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By The Journal's chief weddings correspondant PAUL DOLAN Guests travelled from as far away as London for the recent wedding of Daniel Norris and his long time partner, Renae Varney, at Yeppoon. Daniel is the son of Tina Williams, wife of GRA board member Chris Williams. He worked for many years in the greyhound industry in various roles, including judge, starter and steward at Ipswich, Albion Park and Capalaba. Nowadays, Daniel works in the financial planning industry. The happy couple spent their honeymoon at Queensland’s beautiful Keppel Coast region.

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The (April, 2006) Journal Page 13 By DAVID BRASCH

MELINDA Finn loves her greyhounds ... specially former superstar stayer and NSW Finns serve up greyhound of the year Irinka Barbie. The devotion Melinda showed to that bitch, the care and attention she lavished on her during the many trips away to feature races deserved a huge reward. She got that last month when Winsome an Ace at first Ace won the Group 2 Vince Curry Maiden series at Ipswich. Melinda’s husband John trained Irinka The Barbie for his nephew Ray Smith from Forbes. Ray wanted to acknowledge the devotion Melinda had for his bitch and gave Vince Curry try her two pups. One is Winsome Ace. John and Melinda had bred a litter, of two Trivia pups by Token Prince-Winsome Dollars and needed a couple of other pups to rear with them. Ray Smith had his former star South Australian sprinting bitch Irinka Gema who Quiz had just whelped a litter of two dogs and four bitches to Finn’s former star, injury-plagued Winsome Revenge. is taking a Melinda had her heart set on buying the two dog pups. Ray gave them to her. break. “This is the first litter Winsome Revenge served,” said John Finn. “He hasn’t had a lot of bitches, but it’s not a bad start to a stud career for him.” Winsome Revenge was a superstar in the Vetsearch and making but hock problems stopped him reaching the heights he deserved. He won the Group 3 Mega Maiden at The Journal Wentworth Park (with Collision unplaced), and was a 30-second performer around that are planning a track ... all with an ever-recurring hock problem. new Winsome Revenge won 12 of 34 starts including eight at Wentworth Park with a best of 30.05 and near record runs of 26.42 and promotion in 29.11 at the old Bulli track. Ray Smith had no problem using him. coming “I remember being at John’s kennels not long after Winsome Revenge had been broken in and John told me the dog was a superstar, Journals. but he was already taping him on the hock then,” said Smith. Ray bred Winsome Ace’s dam Irinka Gema but sold her to South Australia to race Watch for when she was 21 months old and after she Melinda Finn with Winsome Ace and the Vince Curry Trophy. that next had already started six times. most of the way to being a stud success. edition. But she was always to come home to Ray “Her first litter was to Stately Bird and it for a breeding career. Ray, who also bred top produced Slender Marie who won $50,000 sire History Lesson, knew Irinka Gema had in New Zealand, and Petlin Power a winner the credentials to be a top flight broodbitch. at Sandown, The Meadows and Angle Park. She was a top grade sprinter at Angle Park Her second litter to Proper Tears winning a feature race at that track and making produced Irinka Natalie a 30.20 winner several big finals. And she stems from the around Wentworth Park who is about to drop Vetsearch Customer Service famed Osti Lee damline, so she was already a litter to Hallucinate. When Irinka Gema came on season, for 1800 242100 her third mating, Ray had no hesitation in LEFT: David Robartson with Vince Curry using Winsome Revenge. Consolation winner By Request. “John (Finn) trained both Shadow Osti BELOW: The Lindale Blue bitch streets and Osti’s Charm and their connections did February Answers her opposition in 30.89. not want to breed with them, and that’s how I came to get the bitches,” said Ray. Shadow Osti was the dam of History 1 Ted Le Man Lesson (also the sire of Irinka Barbie), and 2 Karma Stanley Osti’s Charm is the dam of Irinka Gema but 3 March 18 also star NZ galloper Overtime, Irinka Bazza 4 Elusive Rebel etc. 5 $2200 “Those two bitches have rewarded us, and 6 Malawi's Prince John and Melinda as well,” said Ray. 7 Cameron Taylor Ray Smith has no hesitation in using the 8 21.90 secs Finn-trained stars at stud. 9 Flo Jo Tears “History Lesson had 70 starts for a 50 10 April Fury percent strike rate, but he never got a wrap, never got a boom like some of these stud dogs that win a few races and head straight off to Winner: Wayne Clark stud.”

The (April, 2006) Journal Page 14 Winsome Ace (rails) holds on to beat Bogie Will to land the Group 2 Vince Curry Memorial Maiden at Ipswich. Bitumen Jack held on for third.

AwesomeLight Assassin Of Fire Winsome RevengeTranquil Flame

Miss WinsomeMalawi’s Prince WINSOME ACE Winsome Blue It was just that reason why Ray turned to Cabarita we did not want to put young dogs Warren’s Flyer Winsome Revenge for a mating with Irinka through such a long series. Wiljarra 2006 Group 2 Vince Curry Gema. “In fact, the club should look at shortening Irinka Gema Mystery Pearl (520m) Ipswich He’s extended that even further with great the series to make it more attractive to Osti’s CharmShining Chariot 1 WINSOME ACE $5.10 hopes for the future. southerners.” Osti’s Shadow (Winsome Revenge-Irinka Gema) “We’ve used a dog called Buck’s Double, The Finns also brought Winsome Win, Owner: Melinda Finn a son of History Lesson that won 11 of his 17 from the Token Prince-Winsome Dollars litter Trainer: John Finn starts before breaking down,” said Ray. “His that was reared with Winsome Ace, north for first pups to break in are showing exceptional the series. John and Melinda have 20 dogs in work, 2 BOGIE WILL $2 ability.” They make no secret of the fact Winsome many of them youngsters. (Bitability Bale-Who’s A Bearing) John Finn is 63 and he and Melinda are Win is five lengths faster than the eventual John has been in the industry for 40 years 3 BITUMEN JACK $13 planning on a sea change, a shift to Vince Curry winner. Winsome Win was and he and Melinda are looking forward to (Primo Uno-Baylene) Queensland within the next 12 months. knocked out of contention when almost falling the move north (eventually) and scaling down. Others: 4 Golden Marsha $27, 5 Miss They already have a small property at in the quarter-finals. John rates champion Jessica Casey the Brook $18, 6 Real Macoy $5.40, 7 Zoe Sky Cabarita on the Gold Coast. The Vince Curry John and Melinda, while having had great best greyhound he has trained even though $20, 8 Rylee’s Revenge $12. Time: 31.08. win is the first time they have ventured north success for years, rate the Vince Curry high he says she was not the fastest. “But she was for the series. among their thrills in the industry. an incredible chaser and won the big races,” “It’s a long series, specially having to trial “When he drew the eight box for the final, he said. John rates Winsome Ace as highly young pups around the track a couple of times, we were resigned to his chances being out Unfortunately Jessica Casey had a pretty promising. “He’s a big dog, but a very placid and then come back for four rounds,” said the door,” said John. “So when he won the ordinary breeding career. In all she had only dog,” he said. “And he’s a terrific chaser.” John. “And until we bought the property at final, it was an even greater thrill.” five pups from a couple of matings. The Vince Curry final saw that. The Meadows Maturity Classic Group 1 - 525m

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The (April, 2006) Journal Page 15 2005 Brisbane Club Awards Greyhound of the Year: Black Enforcer Owner: Helen Ivers Enforcer is Lady Owner: Helen Ivers Trainer: Tony Zammit Lady Trainer: Sandra Hunt Sandra Hunt accepts her trophy Trainers Strike Rate: Sarah Pringle as leading woman trainer at Sire: Just The Best Albion Park during 2005. Her chief client Helen Ivers was the top dog Dam: Miss Corleone leading owner and leading Personality: Bevan Williamson woman owner.

By Club’s GOTY DAVID BRASCH Bundaberg: Shining Class Campad Electronics and Seltronics Services Cairns: Southern Saga FOR Tony Brett is was back- Capalaba: Smokin Rex to-back successes, but Richie 26 Keith Street Capalaba 4157 Wisener reckons it was the first Gold Coast: Sir Mint time in almost 10 years since he Ipswich: Izy Fast dusted off his suit coat and had Mackay: Sports Coupe Ph 3245 2008 Fax 3823 3428 need to use it. Rockhampton: Spring Chill For Brian Kutner jnr it was a Townsville: Happy Valentine Distributor of TGS products surprise even though everyone else needed no convincing. Sales of ultrasound and magnetic therapy and Wisener and Kutner own Black Enforcer all other veterinary electronic products who was named 2005 Queensland greyhound For repairs and servicing of all types of the year at a gala function at the Hilton Cut gave me my biggest thrills in greyhound Hotel late in February. racing.” veterinary electronics It followed the 2004 victory by Brett- Early Cut was a home-bred Lord Tegimi- trained Bogie Leigh. Lively Inga dog who was runner-up in a Please feel free to ring for a quote or advise on any products. “He’s my first greyhound of the year National Derby to Clover Chief. “But he was the first good dog for Jan and All repairs are done by qualified electronics engineer and are finalist,” said Richie. “And, yes, I’m overjoyed to own him and I when we moved south from Rockhampton guaranteed. We happily accept Credit cards and EFTPOS. have won this award. But I must admit Early and he came along at a time when we were looking for a dollar, so his success meant a lot to us,” said Wisener. Early Cut won plenty of races but his habit Charmer Lodge proudly presents . . . Brett Lee's Exciting Son & Super Sprinter of getting wide on the home turn in his races Black cost him the Derby final according to Richie. “My heart was thumping that night,” he Dog, said. 30kg But Richie’s heart has been thumping for March '03 the past 12 months with the deeds of Black Enforcer. First a win in the Queensland Derby OVER FLO and then the Topgun and all the big finals he 34 Starts Won Group 2 Peter Mosman Classic in sizzling 29.88 made in between. 15 Wins, 4 2nds, 4 3rds “He was in so many good races and no Won Group 2 Bob Payne Winter Stake in race record time of 29.83 one should forget he had all the bad boxes Wentworth Park: Won WAG Petfoods Match Race series at Wentworth Park against the really good dogs all year,” said 26 starts Richie. 13 wins, 3 2nds, 4 3rds Of the Topgun, Richie reckons he didn’t Stud Fee $990 really get that excited with the victory. “He won it so easily, and from the time Best Times: (GST inc) AI or Frozen Semen he jumped and opened up a big break, it was Wentworth Pk 29.83, 29.88, obvious he would win,” he said. 29.96, 29.97, 30.00 (twice) Contact “Anyway, Tony Brett’s wife Fleur got Sectional Times include: Steve & Marree Gyftos excited enough for all of us.” (02) 45720096 or Richie remembers with excitement the run 5.42, 13.84. of Starry Eyes in a Gabba Gold Cup when Run Home times of: 0418 687553 second to Rocket To Tubrid. 15.94, 15.95, 15.99 “She was a reserve and got a start. At the Frozen Semen now available at: www.charmerlodge.com top of the straight she was moving up to win Guaranteed never raced on but go on top the heels on the leader and it Sandown Vet Clinic or cost her a length,” said Richie. Steroids, Stimulants Note: Free service or Northern Rivers Vet Clinic (NSW) full refund if no pups or Tonics No freight charges on semen

The (April, 2006) Journal Page 16 GREYHOUNDS OF THE YEAR

1973 TOP SIMBI 1974 TOP SIMBI 1975 COORPAROO FLYER 1976 KABISA GEM 1977 REBEL ATTACK 1978 SOLAR BEACH 1979 GALLANT ANNE 1980 MISS PERLITA 1981 FINAL DREAM 1982 GLANZEND 1983 PEWTER FROST 1984 RUSTIC VENTURE 1985 AMANDA FLASH 1986 KIRSTY’S FIRST 1987 PRETTY FEARLESS 1988 DANCING GAMBLE 1989 MUSICAL MAESTRO Tiarta's connections. 1990 COOL MARVEL 1991 WALLOWA FLASH 1992 ELUSIVE ODIE 1993 TROJAN TEARS 1994 FLYING AMY 1995 FLYING AMY 1996 BORONIA BLOSSOM 1997 ROANOKEE 1998 NUJOOLOO 1999 FAITHFUL HAWK 2000 WINGED RUNNER 2001 SPRINGTIME MAGIC 2002 AWESOME MACHINE 2003 ELITE STATE 'The Enforcers' ... owner Brian Kutner jnr, trainer Tony Brett and owner Richie Wisener 2004 BOGIE LEIGH accepted the trophy after their dog Black Enforcer joined the rgeat as the 2005 2005 BLACK ENFORCER Queensland greyhound of the year. Watch The Web's connections. broke a knee as a pup but still managed to win several races. “Rocket To Tubrid beat her a half length. of visits to the greyhound of the year awards “She ran 15.93 at her first trial at Albion That got me excited. night. “It was in 1995. Jan was leading owner Park and later on after the knee injury still “We were training the dogs ourselves in and the following year she was leading lady broke 30 around Lismore and 20 at those days and it was the fruit of our own trainer,” he said. Beenleigh,” said Brian. personal endeavours.” Richie hasn’t been back since. Brian admits to taking no credit for the But Wisener is full of praise for Tony He’s mapped out his future in greyhound successful mating of Miss Corleone to Token Brett. “He gets the best out of them, that’s racing already. Prince, one that produced a Topgun winner for sure,” he said. “We’ve got some nice bitches. Classy and 2005 greyhound of the year. “That’s one of the reasons he got the dog Attitude will go to Black Enforcer when she “I simply copied the mating that produced in the first place and the fact he will travel comes on, and Brian and I have a few pups to Magnitude and Magnamize,” he said. with the dogs, has a great set-up, a great team go on with,” he said. That pair are by Token Prince from helping him and is a trainer only. Brian Kutner jnr has been in greyhound Magnate (Head Honcho-Magnacarter). Miss “One of the best things about Tony is that racing for generations but his involvement has Corleone is by Head Honcho out of a half he doesn’t have broodbitches, pups etc to been limited. sister to Magnacarter. keep him busy and keep him away from his His parents Brian snr and Yvonne have It worked. racing dogs.” had plenty of greyhound racing passion ... When all the fuss had settled down after Richie and Brian have a litter sister to more than enough for their son. Black Enforcer was named greyhound of the Black Enforcer called Blonde Enforcer and “I’ve bought a few dogs over the years, year, Brian Kutner jnr was left to contemplate she has outstanding ability. She recently had success with Alisha Lass, Easter Man etc, on what his dog had achieved. missed to Whisky Assassin and is likely to but also had a few failures like everyone else,” Not the fact he had won a Derby and a be put back into training. he said. Topgun and made a swag of big race finals in Richie fondly remembers his last couple Miss Corleone was a success for sure. She the year, but that he had joined a honour roll of greats. “Just to look at the list of champions that have won that award ... now that’s something,” he said. Yvonne and Brian Kutner snr with Miss It sure was. Corleone's broodbitch of the year trophy. Coominya Lodge 280 LARSENS RD, COOMINYA WHELPING - Heated whelping bays with experienced mid-wife on hand. Bitches fed the best of everything . REARING - Pups reared on our property are pre-educated before breaking in. Plenty of room to run in our 90m puppy yards with shade and warm, snug kennels. Eukanuba always available for snacking with fresh beef bones providing healthy teeth and gums. We follow a comprehensive worming program, pups get hydrobathed regularly and receive plenty of handling. SPELLING - Tell us what you need! Recovering from injury? We have laser and ultrasound equipment and a “hospital” area where they can be kept quiet. Need a break from racing ? We have two huge paddocks they can be let loose in once or twice a day with or without other dogs. They’ll be fed a racing diet if required and will be rugged in winter. Much goes into the preparation of a greyhound of the year. With 2005 award winner Pups for Sale: SURF LORIAN-SLOWOOD Black Enforcer it was the Tony Brett kennel and owners Brian Kutner jnr and Richie HALLUCINATE-AMAZING MEG; TRENDY LEIGH-WHERE'S WENDY Wisener. All those who helped take "The Enforcer" to the top were their to celebrate the award at the Hilton in February. Contact CATHY & RON JACKSON Ph 54264276 or 0428929228

The (April, 2006) Journal Page 17 Group 1 winning son of Brett Lee

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The (April, 2006) Journal Page 19 Publican’s Cup (520m) Albion Park 'Bit of 1 GO SWIFT $9 (Go Wild Teddy-Hanson Pip) Owner: Dallas Beckett Trainer: Col Byers a pest' 2 TIZZA HYPO $6.50 (Placard-Hypo Havoc) 3 LOOK DOWN SOOTY $7.50 (Placard-Natural Arch) Others: 4 Houndhill Theo $7, 5 Vapourise lands $3.50, 6 Heaps Fast $3.50, 7 Delicate Lee $31, 8 Fast Lee $3. Time: 30.46.

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Hanson DiamondHua GO Swift went bush and turned the Hanson Pip Hanson Snow corner, according to his owner Moura-based Dallas Beckett. GreenparkGreenpark Misty* Fox The son of Go Wild Teddy-Hanson Pip, Sean’s Silence who recently landed the Publican’s Cup at Albion Park, was a $1000 buy from breeder Col and Pauline Byers with Publican's Cup winner Go Swift. A $1000 purchase Geoff Allen after breaking in at 14 months who won $40,000 in stakes. old. “I liked the pedigree and really wanted a So Go Swift headed to Moura to join in races each week. Both Byers and Beckett know only too bitch,” said Beckett. “I had already bought Beckett’s kennel and Dallas quickly found his “I took him back the next week and he well the problems with Go Swift. for $600 a bitch which now races as Go new arrival “wasn’t switched on”. went 23.56,” he said. “He then ran 23.45 in a “He’s a pest really,” said Byers. “But he’s Princess. “So I headed into the bush with him,” he race which was just outside the track record. a pest you put up with.” “Geoff rang me not long after and said I said. “I do it a lot with my dogs, take them “By 18 months he was in top grade in Beckett likes to call it hyperactivity. “He’s could have this dog as well for $1000. for long walks through the nearby bush. They Rockhampton and it was time for him to head been the best buy I’ve ever made in this “Geoff had the rest of the litter and get to see plenty of wildlife and it really gets south.” industry so I can put up with him hyperactivity because he was on a house block at the time them on their toes. Col Byers took over the dog’s preparation now,” he said. he couldn’t keep them all. And this dog was “It worked with Go Swift.” and he took him to top grade at Albion Park While the dog’s future on the track might a bit of a pest, he still is.” The youngster ran a blistering 23.66 at where he has been a model of consistency and be limited, Beckett has a stud career planned his first trial around the Rockhampton track. a high class galloper all his career. for him. It was better than the top graders were running Unfortunately he tore his gut muscles at “I’ve put together some nicely bred his start after winning the Publican’s Cup and bitches like Russian Agogo, Spring Lucy and his career is a 50-50 chance of continuing. Spring Lady which can all go to him when “We did have a little hiccup just before they finish racing,” he said. he raced,” said Beckett. “He got a huge hot “Russian Agogo won at Sandown and The spot on his back, about six inches long and Meadows and Spring Lady is from a fantastic he was having trouble resting and sleeping damline and has city winners in her litter.” Tweed Heads with it and his form tapered off for a short The Publican’s Cup was a thrill for while. Beckett and Byers. “Once it came right, he quickly got back It took Go Swift’s career earnings to Coursing Club to his best winning a Maiden Thousand heat $40,000 ... as Beckett says “not a bad buy at and final on debut.” all”.

APRIL 1 MAY 6 April Maiden Heats (420m) 32 maiden 2 x Maiden Heats (420m) greyhounds. Maiden (520m) $430 Gordon will miss the Flyer Border Sprint (420m) Best 8, $650 Tweed Valley Sprint (420m) Best 8, $740 Coolangatta Stake (520m) Best 8, $650 Stayers Stake (652m) 1-3 wins, $690 GORDON Francis was 77 back on luck plagued them. Stayers Stake (652m) 1-4 wins, $555 MAY 13 January 27. “I had three, one broke a hock and APRIL 8 Mixed Final (420m) Total prize $690 Gordon’s champ Minnie Flyer would the other had injury problems,” he said. April Mixed Final (420m) winner $400 Maiden (420m) $430 have been 14 the same day. “I’ve still got one of her daughters, Maiden (420m) $325 Maiden (520m) $430 But Gordon lost his superstar, his Gordie’s Flyer who is eight years old.” Maiden (520m) $325 May Novice Heats (420m) 1-4 wins, best 32 country champ, his long time companion It is the only greyhound he has at Border Sprint (420m) best 8, $650 Border Sprint (420m) Best 8, $740 late last year. It was as though his time home these days. Stayers Stake (652m) 1-5 wins, $555 Stayers Stake (652m) 1-5 wins, $690 in greyhound racing had come to an end. “I’ve been going to the dogs in APRIL 15 MAY 20 Minnie Flyer (Bogenfel-Vanity Lass) Mackay for years and up until a few Maiden (520m) $325 Pre-Galaxy Maiden Heats (420m) 32 maidens was everything to Gordon Francis. After weeks ago I was still doing the mowing Tweed Valley Stake (520m) Best 8, $800 Pre-Galaxy Maiden Heats (520m) 16 maidens a race career of 80 starts, which resulted around the place,” he said. Stayers Stake (652m) 1-5 wins May Novice Final (420m) total prize $790 in 50 wins, 11 seconds, nine thirds and Minnie Flyer had gone almost blind April Novice Heats 420m) For 32 greyhounds, no Bookmakers Gift (420m) Best 8, $740 three fourths, it’s not difficult to through Pannus by the time she died late more than 4 wins. Bookmakers Gift (520m) Best 8, $740 understand the bond between them. in December. Gordon still misses her and APRIL 22 Stayers Stake (652m) 1-5 wins, $690 Minnie’s best win was the Lawnton always will. April Novice Final (420m) winner $500 MAY 27 Sprint Championship in which she Legacy Cup (420m) Surf Lorian at Stud, Best 8, Pre-Galaxy Mixed Final (420m) total prize $690 downed Mr Kent. $800 plus trophy & free service to Surf Lorian Pre-Galaxy Mixed Final (520m) total prize $690 “She loved Lawnton and I was pretty Brother FoxLittle Blade courtesy Peter and Mavis Bellamy. Twin Towns Stake (420m) Best 8, $740 sad when they closed the track not long Bogenfel Pitstock Park Maiden (420m) $325 Twin Towns Stake (520m) Best 8, $740 after her Sprint Championship win,” Stayers Stake (652m) 1-4 wins Twin Towns Stayers Stake (652m) Best 8, $740 PromisesTemlee Free said Gordon. MINNIE FLYER APRIL 29 Minnie Flyer earned $20,500 from Tara Silk Maiden (420m) $325 her 81-start career, and $13,500 of it World AcclaimTemlee Maiden (520m) $325 came from her limited career runs at Vanity Lass Clonmannon Ivy* Coolangatta Stake (520m) Best 8, $650 Lawnton. Stayers Stake (652m) Best 8, $650 Minnie Flyer retired to stud and had Dolly SupremeWaverly Supreme* one litter, to Point Two, and while Sendiri Phone (07) 55364555 Fax (07) 55366894 Gordon reckons most had ability, bad

The (April, 2006) Journal Page 20 In this edition of The Journal, we start a column by veteran greyhound man Syd Norris. Syd saw his first greyhound race in 1940. He’s seen some wondrous things since Syd Norris then, been in some great, some funny and some different times in the industry. Syd will relay some of those to Journal readers over the months to come.

My first memory of greyhound racing was in the 40s. I was a 10-year-old and went along Memories to Kedron Park with my dad Perc. Dad was there to see a mate’s dog, and I tagged along. The dog won, and that made it all the better. Greyhounds were in my life from then on. more dogs. third. In race nine, Sheer Speed started off By the time I was 14 I had my first dog, a In those days there was only straight scratch in the 525 yard Hurdle Handicap bitch called More Radium. She didn’t win a racing around Brisbane, but circle track on giving away 23 yards. race but ran a few placings. I’d bought her, the Northern Rivers. We would get the good An Orange racebook from January 14, but a friend’s brother (Christy Morrow) said dogs from the Rivers that couldn’t get around 1950 shows admission of 3 shillings including he could give me a dog that was better than a circle. tax. Vehicles were three pence per wheel, but More Radium. Rocklea raced on Saturday afternoon, children under 18 were not admitted. That’s how I came to get The Defence, Ipswich sometimes raced Saturday mornings. These are a few initial jottings. and that’s the picture of him winning at There was a straight at Southport, Capalaba There’s a lifetime to come in the next Kedron Park, my first ever winner. and Beenleigh and eventually another at Journals. He didn’t win too many more ... but he Loganholme. NEXT MONTH: We talk about Spotted won that day and the rot had set in. Dog boys in those days were the real Lightning and running into him in a Kedron Park racing was far removed from battlers ... not like today. I can remember maiden. the greyhound racing we see today. riding in the back of a utility holding four dogs Racing was run on Saturday mornings on the way to trial. AGE DOES WEARY SOME over 350 yards on a very hard straight track, Some trainers would come to Kedron Park A gentleman arrived at a sperm clinic and about where the High School stands today. by way of train. They would hop a ride in the notified the nurse in charge he would like to The lure was drawn by a man on a horse guard’s van which was free. Wooloowin was donate some sperm. connected to a pulley system. Handicap boxes the closest station to Kedron Park so the dog He filled out the official form and revealed were used which opened to the side. A rope would have to be walked to the track. his age at 85 years. He was supplied with a was tied to a lever on each box (usually 10 son rode the horse that pulled the lure, and There were no kennels. The dogs were small jar and shown to a small room. starters). Jim also had eight dogs in work at times. tied up in the horse stalls and a bell rang when After he had not returned in an hour the The ropes were tied together in the centre Jim ran the trials and knew just about it was time to parade for your race. nurse went to the room and inquired if he and in one pull away they went. To say the everything going on for race days. It was wise Some interesting aspects of racing in those was having a problem. To which he replied start was often controversial is an to be in sweet with Jim Brown. days ... yes. understatement. Jim called everyone “son”. I’ve got a November 22, 1941 racebook “I’ve tried for half an hour with my left Kedron Park racing was run by Jim With the couple of wins I had with The from Tweed Heads. In race five, a 300-yard hand and half an hour with my right hand Brown. He was secretary-manager, grader, his Defence, Christy started sending me more and race, Sheer Speed drew the rails and finished but I can’t get the bloody top off the bottle.” ROBUSTROBUST CHARACTERCHARACTER NOW AT STUD

40 starts: 23 wins, 4 seconds, 3 thirds Wentworth Park 29.87, Sandown 29.84 and Albion Park 29.90 Black Shiraz x Tranquil Scene (Light Of Fire x Tranquil Flame) Three litters on the ground: * BELLARAMA (three Bellarama pups still to race) Yerrip 4 starts: 1-0-1. Won Bathurst School 2 starts: 1-0-1 Won Bathurst Relief 7 starts 2-3-1 Won Bathurst (2) Little Robust 2 starts: 1-0-0. Won Lithgow Roby Robust 1 start: 1-0-0. Won Lithgow STUD FEE: * KEDO’S MARY $1,000 Strike Bay 4 starts: 0-0-0 Rising Tiger 4 starts: 2-0-1. Won M’Vale (2) (GST inc.) 'The Autumn Gifts' Our Sauce 11 starts: 2-0-3. Won Bulli (2) Squirt Sauce 13 starts: 0-5-0 Bee Bee Bay 8 starts: 2-0-0. Won Nowra (2)

* STICKY WEB (nine Sticky Web’s still to race) Spitfire Storm 9 starts: 4-2-1. Won Canberra, Bulli, Bathurst Sticky Character 2 starts: 0-0-0 Stats from November ‘05 to 15/2/06 (10 weeks) 16 wins 17 placings from 12 pups 2 only unplaced yet?

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The (April, 2006) Journal Page 21 FORMER Queenslander Joe Elliott loves animals and because of that, and to the delight of every owner, he wants to give every greyhound a home when it finishes its racing career. Gary Clark Joe owns and managers Sydney Greyhound Rescue. Growing up in the far western Queensland outback town of Winton, Joe was raised in a horse family, her New South Wales grandfather, great grandfather and great great grandfather all trained racehorses. She has surprised even herself with her conversion to the canine racing world. Her life has at times been tough and this is one of the reasons her passion and warmth for animals has seen her take this venture in life. She loved to ride horses on her family business is due to demand. property but never considered being a Joe does not call it a business but a jockey unlike the males of her family. retirement home for greyhounds she says Her family’s involvement in deserve the best. thoroughbred racing stems back to the She has established a link with a 1920s. number of pounds in Sydney’s west and It was a fluke Joe became involved is always on “Rescue Call”. with greyhounds. “I’ve lost count of the number of One of Joe’s girlfriends worked at greyhounds I have rescued which are Animal Welfare. Joe spotted a now in family homes,” she said. Doberman at the shelter during a visit This is not an easy task. Joe has voluntary help and regular sausage sizzles are run in the area to raise money just to offset growing costs. The Pet Barn of Chatswood, one of Oops! Sydney’s largest food outlets, has been a major contributor to her cause as has a The Journal got it wrong in the number of leading outlets and producers. March edition. Lincoln Stanley is The major problem now is money raced by Ted Le Man and his wife and elected to take him home. On one trip six years ago, Joe spotted and a small auction of stud services, Ivy. We apologise to Ivy for the From there Joe continued to rescue a greyhound at the shelter. holidays and sporting memorabilia is mistake with her name. the breed from pounds and shelters in “I instantly fell in love with him, I taking place this month April to help Sydney’s outer suburbs. had no idea how precious and loveable support this cause. greyhounds were,” she said. Two well-known greyhounds Joe has Unit 5/6, 3 Jacques Crt, Lawnton, 4501 “From that point I just had to ensure with her are Osti’s Devil and retired Phone (07) 3285 7444 Fax (07) 3825 8444 they would be looked after and placed in Bronte Blue. Email us at [email protected] good homes when their careers were Osti’s Devil was raced by Sid Swain finished. They are the best breed of dog I and won 13 races and $60,000 in have ever had anything to do with.” prizemoney, was just beaten by Eiffella It takes around six to eight weeks to in the Xmas Gift at Wentworth Park and domesticate a greyhound before Joe is made a number of big race finals. able to place them into homes around the Swain is a big supporter of Sydney sate. Greyhound Rescue. Menu At present Joe has about 25 dogs on Bronte Blue, raced by Ruth and Mat her property just 40 minutes west of Matic, won 26 races and $50,000. He Sydney and she is currently moving to held the Goulburn track record, was a And Supplement Price List larger premises. Her expansion of the Peter Mosman Classic Finalist and won the NSW State National Sprint Final. Minces (2kg bags) $/kg Chicken Mince $1 Joe will accept greyhounds from all over NSW and interstate from ages six Beef Minces (lean) $2.35 Dogs love their friends months to eight years and can be Racing Beef Mince (15%) $2.35 reached at her web site Weaner (all-in-one) $2.30 and bite their enemies, www.sydneygreyhoundrescue.com Edge (beef, f&v, bone, offal, 15% fat) $2.30 quite unlike people or she can be reached on 0418 Breeders Choice (chk, f&v, offal, meat) $1.30 288824.

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The (April, 2006) Journal Page 22 One million reasons to be a success The Derby Lane Million set the and Incision went close to winning his first The first was Greys Mardigras in the standard for US greyhound racing; even round when second by a nose. 1995 Distance Classic at Derby Lane, a before the first round. Greys Calibrator is trained by Irish- four-way photo-finish; one of the closest The price-tag for a nomination was born Mick D’Arcy, a native of Cashel, in racing history, separating the winner $10,400. The week before the first-round County Tipperary. and losers by a nose, nose and a head. draw was a frenzied exchange with In the aftermath of the celebrations, This photo can be seen in the nominators and (owners of) eligible D’Arcy and two of his friends, Peter Greyhound Hall of Fame. greyhounds vying for mutual Murphy and Karl Craven, purchased The future plans with many of the agreements. Calibrator to ensure she stayed in Florida. Derby Lane Million dogs was to compete Not since the 1970’s or 1980’s have D’Arcy has a knack for showing up in in the Derby Lane Sprint Classic or crowds flocked to a venue week in, week the winner’s circle at big moments. He has Hollywood World Classic. out to witness live racing action. won some of Derby Lane’s top races, Plans are already underway for the On final night a season-high crowd including three Distance Classics (Greys sophomore Derby Lane Million. of 9343 wagered $1,237,000 for the 12 Mardigras, 1995; Greys Betsy Ross, 1998; The race has been such a success with races. and Greys Free Style, 2000) and three interest from international competitors, Greys Calibrator gained a box-to- Mick D'Arcy and Grey's Calibrator. Sprint Classics (Greys Flamebeau, 1998; that discussions to increase the initial wire victory the first-place cheque of Greys Outbound, 1999; and Greys starting number to 80 dogs have been $500,000 is the richest in greyhound greyhound racing. Starquest, 2000). proposed. history. Greys Calibrator was a model of In 1994, Mick D’Arcy moved to St The date for the final will be March Greys Calibrator, the only female in consistency throughout the event; winning Petersburg, Florida and began a 12-year 3, 2007. the eight-dog field, led throughout. five of the six rounds. relationship with the “Greys” dogs of Jack The organization that manages the Ebony River drove late to catch his The race had a true international flair and Mary Butler. registrations for the Derby Lane Million nemesis SAS Mason Jar for second. with dogs from Ireland and Australia This partnership has accounted for currently has 1175 greyhounds in The Million Dollar stakes at Derby competing. Australians Incision and more than 20 stakes wins and four All database that will be eligible to compete Lane renewed the grandeur of Baurnahulla Hero made the early rounds Americans. in upcoming challenges.

EXPERIENCED Lara trainer Rob Britton believes it’s time the leading greyhound nations came together for the betterment of racing. Andrew Thomson Britton, 50, has recently returned after a trip to the United States and said Australia’s best front-running 600 metre greyhounds would be more than competitive in the top US races. However, he said the exchange of ideas Victoria that would come through competition would Australia but they were competitive,” he said. owners. benefit all concerned. “Our very best would take a power of “You would have to have 80 dogs in work Britton said the two greyhounds he took beating. I’m not saying their dogs are weaker to survive. The US racing has positives and to the US, Queensland-owned Incision and but they are not as brilliant ... more grinding negatives,” he said. Baurnahulla Hero, were competitive. types.” “The positive and negatives showed me “You see the dogs all barking and wagging “You have to run them through one of the Britton said the US kennels were spotless there is a need for international racing. The their tails. Their greyhounds all seem to hit 21 kennels on the track. You can stay there and a trainer found with a needle faced a life need for that is more critical than I thought.” the finish line well, better than our dogs do,” and look after your greyhounds within the ban. Britton said Australian greyhounds were Britton said. kennel so there was no hassles with that,” he He said it would not be possible to give a often injured in catching pens and those that “We could look at a few things like that said. bitch something in the US to keep her off- failed to chase often did so near the finish which could be a huge bonus.” “You can’t just go there and race and go season. (Editor's Note: At most US tracks vets line when the lure was about to be pulled Britton said the US could be racing for home. The best way to find out all these things will administer hormones every two wreeks away. up to $20,000 per race if the country ever was to go and see. They race more often and to keep bitches off season.) He said in the US the lure pulled up near developed an off-course betting system. to race there you have to compete in three Britton said to train in the US a trainer the catching pen and the fenced in squeakers “That could lead to enormous growth in satisfactory trials.” needed the backing of a major breeder or visible to the dogs acted like a reward system. the industry,” he said. Britton said specific sorts of dogs were needed for different tracks. “We were at St Pete where you need a strong dog. Although the winner of the race Just for was a sprinter, a 600-metre dog would be ideal,” he said. “But there are other tracks where you need It's Official the Record a Meadows-type front runner.” Here is a small sample of dogs reared Britton said one the greyhounds he took, and/or educated at Incision, was suited to the style of racing but got sore and his form waned. You can now book trials by phone on Encounter Kennels & “The US trainers probably don’t check their individual dogs as much as we do until Breaking In Track their form drops off,” he said. (07) 54264338 or 0427 264338 since opening “They race week in week out but their (at least 24 hours ahead please) at GATCHELO racing is not as strenuous because they don’t (won 2005 Ipswich Derby 30.65 BT, have to travel.” Alb Pk winner 30.30) Britton said racing every four days was ENCOUNTER KENNELS RAVENHILL not as tough as Australian trainers would (Won 2005 City of Ipswich Gold think. Cup, Alb Pk 30.30 BT) “If we went and trialled at The Meadows Breaking In facility for your race dogs or pups on WIEDERSEHEN or Sandown we might not get home until 1am (multiple Alb Pk winner, 5 in or 2am. That knocks around you and your our new super safe track. (Limited to 20 dogs per day - a row 30.11.BT) dog,” he said. Track operates AM due to high demand) SUAVE FELLA “But in the US they can race and the dog (won Maiden Alb Pk 30.27 then can be back in their kennel five minutes after Tues, Thurs, Saty, Our track is an ULTRA-SAFE surface. Rearing sold interstate) the race.” Sun (trials by JEANIE'S GIRL The trainer said such a stress-free Box and Arm re-education available Spelling (winner Alb Pk 600m 35.34, environment enabled greyhounds to run in up appointment) Ipswich 630m 37.40) to 300 races. RELIABLE GUEST “The dogs I took over weren’t the best in RICK FALL. Lot 13 Wotan Rd, Atkinson Dam Q 4311 Breaking-in (winner Alb Pk 30.04 BT)

The (April, 2006) Journal Page 23 Ray Burman

GBOTA News

Grading System GRA Board on March 29. We need your support to get a bigger It has now been some months since say in the direction of the industry. submissions were called for proposed General Manager Membership costs are $15. for family amendments to the Grading System, and Albion Park membership and $10 for single to date we have had no response from Congratulations to Luke Gatehouse membership. the GRA. on his appointment as general manager Please contact any of the committee This matter will be on the agenda for of the Albion Park club. This association or myself (Ray Burman 0413755137) for discussion with the Board at their next would like to develop a good working further membership details. Board meeting on the March 29. relationship with Luke, especially in the Swabbing Policy programming of maiden races. The GRA placed a Draft Drug Control Policy on their internet site for General Manager consideration by all licensees. The Gold Coast closing date for submissions was January Congratulation to Graham Jupp on 21. his re-appointment as the General The QGBOTA submitted a response Manager of the Gold Coast club for a strongly recommending the introduction further term of two years. of random swabs to be selected in a public forum. Next meeting This recommended format conforms The next meeting of the QGBOTA with the recommendations of the ICAC will be held at Albion Park on April 3 inquiry into the fraudulent swabbing starting at 6pm. procedures carried out in NSW. Membership There has been no response from the The membership of the association GRA in relation to the finalisation of the continues to grow. Drug Control Policy. We now have more than100 We will discuss this matter with the members. CANYON

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The (April, 2006) Journal Page 24 Capalaba The club is attempting to conduct a shoot out event with the four best dogs Secretary's nominated. The track record has been broken recently and other dogs are recording extremely fast times. Each of the four runners will have to put up $250. Notes The sponsors and the club will be putting in $3000 with the winner taking the whole purse of $4000. Anyone interested in taking part should contact the club to indicate their interest. the 431m distance and $12,000 to the speculation regarding our race dates. We will continue to lobby for our The Capalaba Derby and Futurity winner final. To clarify the facts, we are currently preferred options but do not anticipate are programed for May. There is good This series is a great way to get locked into racing on Tuesday and any changes in the near future. prizemoney and trophies up for grabs. involved in our industry via the Puppy Wednesday nights. Weekend TAB night racing in Both races are non-penalty. Auction which takes place in October We have been offered alternative Queensland - a dream which should be a Please ensure you nominate as the every year. times but those do not suit our climate reality! Be assured that we will continue continuation of these races is based on Recently, there has been plenty of conditions or our plans for the club. to fight for this. the support trainers show by nominating their eligible dogs. The benefit of the Capalaba run is being used to advantage by some trainers. Two dogs racing on the Saturday 'SANDOWN'S CLASSIC backed up at Ipswich on the Wednesday and both were easy winners. DOUBLE FOR STAYERS' Ipswich What a night the final of the A Classic A Classic Highland Smash Repair Vince Curry Memorial Maiden Series, Australia’s Autumn Autumn Richest Maiden Series, turned out to be. With the $25,000 to the winner final, Double for THE 2006 LIZRENE CLASSIC Double for support races the equal of any city class Stayers Stayers events and a vocal crowd, the night was a great advertisement for our club and Group 3 - 715m industry. Although the major portion of the $15,000 to the Winner prize money went over the border, it was $4,500 Second great to see new visitors racing $2,250 Third successfully at our club. This race has proven to be the Heats - Thursday 20th April 2006 nursery of future stars and given the Final - Thursday 27th April 2006 performance of those who made the final (Nominations close 9:00am, Monday 17th April 2006, GRV only on 03-8329-1111 or 1800-138-507) and also the consolation we are sure that future group race winners will again be graduates from this series. & The future will tell us if any will reach the heights of previous graduates such as Token Prince and Paua To Burn. Our next major event is the running of the first race of the Highland Smash Repair Auction Series over the 520m distance and $35,000 to the winner. With final taking place on Anzac Day, a big crowd is expected on this THE 2006 RADIO SPORT 927 SANDOWN CUP night. This series will continue in October with the second race in this series over Group 1 - 715m “Australia’s Richest Purse for Stayers” Greyhound Data $50,000 TO THE WINNER Greyhound breeders should be aware of the value of the fantastic website $15,000 Second produced by Gunnar von Boehn in $7,500 Third Stuttgart, Germany. Heats - Thursday 11th May 2006 The site can be accessed via www.greyhound-data.com Final - Thursday 18th May 2006 It's well worth a look for the information (Nominations close 9:00am, Monday 8th May 2006, GRV only on 03-8329-1111 or 1800-138-507) available. The best of its kind. Trainers nominating greyhounds that have not previously competed in Victoria are required to complete the GRV Nomination Form (including C3 Booster Notification). GRV requests that interstate nomination If you pick up a starving forms are received 48 hours prior to the official close of nominations. dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite Sandown Greyhound Racing Club BOOK NOW: (03) 9546-9511 you; that is the principal Email: [email protected] difference between a dog (Lightwood Road, opposite Sandown Park railway station) Sandown Greyhound Racing Club reserves the right to alter or amend conditions and prizemoney and a man

The (April, 2006) Journal Page 25 Peter Rose Spotlight on Breeding Aust Winning Lines

WINSOME ACE 2006 Group 2 Vince Curry Maiden (Ipswich)

New Tears Light Of Fire Centrefire (Chariot Supreme-Shining Light) Awesome Assassin Acacia Ablaze Tranquil Flame Placid Dove Winsome Revenge Malawi Malawi’s Prince Duchess Marina Miss Winsome West Cape Winsome Blue Mink Mitten WINSOME ACE West Cape Warren’s Flyer Diamond Ode Wiljarra King Seagull Mystery Pearl In Touch Irinka Gema Chariot Supreme Shining Chariot Shining Light Osti’s Charm WORTH Doing was an unbelievable many, many generations to have a damsire Admiral Lynch greyhound. that was imported. Osti’s Shadow Osti Lee His feats have been well documented. Stud dogs with a damsire that was an His obliteration of the Wentworth Park import appear not to make it to the top ... Sire: WINSOME REVENGE (2003 VIP Kennels Magic Mdn (Wpk), 12 wins from 34 track record during the National Derby the very top of the tree (Worth Doing starts, 8 wins Wpk (30.05), Finalist 2003 Young Star Classic (Wpk), 2003 Vic Peters Memorial series when he won a quarter-final by appears to be the only exception). (Wpk). At stud: Winsome Ace is from the first bitch mated to Winsome Revenge. almost 20 lengths with a dog like West They might be able to produce winners, Cape back in third, were as we said, but they don't seem to dominate like the 1st Dam: IRINKA GEMA (2000 St Patricks Day Sprint (Apk), 14 wins Apk (29.67, 35.38) unbelievable. great sires do. And it appears a dam of: IRINKA NATALIE (5 wins Wpk 30.23, 43.10) He won the Derby final carrying an phenomenon not just restricted to Australia. PETLIN POWER (2 wins Spk (30.04), Mea (30.36), 2 wins Apk (30.02) injury and should not have started. Veteran greyhound man Les Robins, He was greyhound of the year, a who for many years ran a pedigree mating 2nd Dam: OSTI’S CHARM (2 wins Wpk 30.84) multiple track record breaker, champion service in Brisbane, and was behind the dam of: IRINKA JORDAN (2000 Summer Chase (Can), Wpk (31.00) sprinter and many say one of the greatest, if success of Tashina Boy at stud in this state, IRINKA LISA (TR Forbes 608m) not the best. knows only too well why this is. IRINKA EMILY (2000 Whyalla Cup, 7 wins Apk (30.23, 35.39, 44.05) He became a champion sire ... above all “It’s the hybrid vigor,” he says. IRINKA BAZZA (2000 SA St Leger (Apk), 2001 Strathalbyn Cup, TR Angle expectations. “While our bloodlines often need an Park 600m, 23 wins Apk (29.63, 34.65), Wpk (31.13) WHAT? influence of hybrid vigor for racing, it is the OVERTIME (2000 NZ Winter Cup (Christchurch), 2000 North Island C’ship That’s right, he became a champion sire true, in-bred lines that will dominate,” he (Manawatu), 1999 NZ C’ship (Christchurch), 1999 NZ St Leger despite the one factor that appears a death says. (Christchurch), Sire) knell in the pedigree of potential top line Robins says this outcross breeding will IRINKA DANNY (2 wins Apk 30.38) sires. “hide a lot of the undesirable traits IRINKA HOLLY (Apk 30.73) Worth Doing’s dam Versatile Miss was outcrossing brings with it”. IRINKA KERRY (Apk 30.46) sired by the fabulous import Waverly “And when these lines are used at stud IRINKA NICK (6 wins Apk (30.15, 35.47), Mea (30.47) Supreme* who helped shape the greyhound in future generations, they will come out,” IRINKA PAUL (2 wins Apk 30.32) breed in this country. Robins told The Journal. 2nd dam of: TOPAZ MONELLI (2005 Young Stars Classic (Can) But Worth Doing is the ONLY “Dams that are in-bred have got rid of a champion sire this country has seen for lot of these undesirable traits.” 3rd Dam: OSTI’S SHADOW (3 wins Wpk (30.62, 42.96) dam of: BRISTOL SHADE (1993 Grafton Stayers Cup, TR Orange 617m) PARIS MATCH (TR Temora 570m) PILGRIM’S STAR (1993 Gold Cup (BGC), TR Albion Park 710m) SHINING OSTI (1994 Qld Cup (Bnl), 1994 Presidents Cup (BGC), TR EASTER GRADING SCHEDULE Lawnton 609m, Gold Coast 650m) HOMEBOY (Sire) STARTLING OSTI (TR Cootamundra 435m) Thursday April 13 JESSICA CASEY (1991 NSW GOTY, 1991 National Sprint C’ship (Wpk), Gold Coast Tuesday racing April 18 1991 Ladies Bracelet (Wpk), 1991 Jeff Holland Spring Juvenile Tphy Ipswich Tuesday racing April 18 (Wpk), 1991 State Of Origin #2 (Wpk), 1991 Penrith Oaks, 1991 Penrith Gold Coast Wednesday racing April 19 Cup, 1992 Golden Easter Egg (Wpk), TR Penrith 530m) Ipswich Wednesday racing April 19 2nd dam of: SPANISH MASTER, BILLY’S ECHO, ELEGANT TEARS, NEW SEIKA, MISS WILJARRA, BOBNIAK, TOUGH HOMBRE, ORANA Friday April 14 HOME, ROYAL PILGRIM, HISTORY LESSON, IRINKA RYAN, PUBLIC HOLIDAY (GOOD FRIDAY) IRINKA JAMES, PROPER OSTI, TALLBOYS WALK, AMONGST THIEVES, LUCKY PENNA, PLAY DOUBLES, TAYE DIGGS, Monday April 17 DHARMA, PORTOFINO 3rd dam of: TEARS OF JUPITER, QUE, MUM’S CLASSIC, KOVU, LIKELY PUBLIC HOLIDAY (EASTER MONDAY) SONNET, ADMIRAL OSTI, JASON’S TITLE, ROCKA COCKATOO, VISCAYA, NO OBSTACLE, ANGRY ARTHUR, ART MANN, Tuesday April 18 SAXONATOR, TEXAN BEAUTY, SMART AND SASSY, Townsville (Thurs) racing April 20 BRILLIANT LIES, ANNA GEE, IMPISH OSTI, MISS KENTUCKY, Rockhampton (Thurs) racing April 20 OSTI’S JOKER, OSTI’S WARRIOR, SUPER SWANSEA, ESTELLA Brisbane Thursday racing April 20 4th dam of: BOUNCY BERTHA, POMMY LUCK, RIVERGUM SLAYER, AZIZ Mackay (Sat) racing April 22 OSTI Brisbane Friday racing April 21 Cairns (Sat) racing April 22 Bundaberg (Sat) racing April 22

The (April, 2006) Journal Page 26 Spotlight on Breeding

by David Brasch

Robins says there is no doubt dogs that carry imported blood as their damsire will still be able to produce “a good one AUSTRALIA occasionally, but not all the time like those who have in-bred parents”. Sire (pedigree including damsire) “There can be quite a lot of recessive Worth Doing (Br genes in a gene pool and by carrying this Token Prince (Malawi’sother Fox-V Prince-True imported blood through the damsire, there Brett Lee (Gun Law Osti-Sobbingersatile Sal Missby New by Waverly Supreme*) is a huge opportunity for it to come out in Just The Best (Credibility-Flying AmyTempatation by Amerigo Man)by Amerigo Man) future generations,” he said. Awesome Assassin (Light Of Fire-Tranquil Flame by Acacia Ablaze) Greyhound statistician Peter Rose said Go Wild Teddy (Head Honcho-Web Of Silence byTears) Malawi’s Prince) the resurgence of imported stud dogs into Head Honcho (Walkabout Sid-Fitzroy Lass by Roy Trease) But as a damsire of top class sires, Australia occurred in the late 60s through Light Of Fire (New Tears-Centrefire by Chariot Supreme) he is a rank failure. Which Chariot and carried on to dogs like Malawi’s Prince (Malawi-Duchess Marina by Bowetzel) Back on the home front, we have Newmore King, Waverly Supreme etc etc. Black Shiraz (Ginger-Dark Horizon by Buka Sunset) Grove Whisper* who had almost Rose says his figures show about one- Acacia Ablaze (Acacia Park-Watusi Rose by Ungwilla Lad) 1600 progeny named and he has twelfth of the greyhounds bred in this Gun Law Osti (Brother Fox-Miss Dusty Lee by Dusty Rapid) proven to be an outstanding damsire. country are now by imported stud dogs or Temlee (Tivoli Chief-Temora Lee by Mister Moss) But his first progeny raced in through frozen semen from dogs standing Credibility (Worth Doing-No Liability by Pretty Short) Australia almost 15 years ago ... more overseas. New Tears (Pretty Shor than enough time for him to be the But he also says in the past few decades Amerigo Man (Brother Fox-Promises Free by Temlee) damsire of a great stud dog. t-Starfire Lady by Temlee) there have been only about 30 really great Which leads us to Balligari* who stud dogs in this country. IRELAND/ENGLAND sired more than 1400 progeny to race. Only Worth Doing carried an import as As a damsire he has a reputation as a his damsire. Top sire (damsire) success. Virtually all of his success as a UNITED STATES As we said, it’s not just an Australian Larkhill Jo (Flashy Sir) damsire has come from some of the most phenomenon. Spiral Nikita (Curryhills Fox) successful damlines this country has seen. Top sire (damsire) The US import Sand Man dominated Droopy’s Vieri (Manx Treasure) Names like Golden Fox, Top Priority, Gable Dodge (Dutch Bahama) greyhound racing in Ireland and the UK in Stapler’s Jo (Daley’s Gold) Mixed Blessings, Mercia Bale, Coven’s Flying Penske (BJ’s Justin) the late 70s and 80s. So it would be Some Picture (Kyle Jack) Memory, Gravel Rash, Just A Charm and Molotov (Blendway) reasonable to assume he would appear as Slaneyside Hare (The Other Duke) Kabisa Gem are the backbone of the HB’s Commander (Downing) the damsire of a great stud dog in those Murlen’s Slippy (Daring Dandy) success of Balligari* as a broodbitch sire. Craigie Whistler countries. Phantom Flash (Wired To Moon) He came to Australia in the 90s and has Oshkosh Racey (Oshkosh(Oshkosh Champ) Tease) But that’s not the case by a long way. I’m Slippy (Cairnville Jet) a number of bitches with sons at stud in this Wigwam Wag (Where’s Casey) He is the damsire of some Daley’s Gold (Kilbelin Style) country. Whisper Wishes (Lively Band) P’s Raising Cain (Bon Bon Patriot) To date, none look likely to achieve outstanding greyhounds, like Curryhills Grey’s Statesman (Dutch Bahama) Gara, Ballinderry Ash, Concentration, Monalee Champion (The Grand Prince) great success. EJ’s Douglas (MC’s Dutchmaster) However, Come On Lleyton, who has Hypnotic Stag, Live Contender etc and Dutch Bahama (Woodward) been retired to stud in Ireland, appears to be all of them were moderate at best when Downing (My Friend Lou) retired to stud despite plenty of making a great impact in just the country opportunities. where Balligari* can click with all his own Greenane Slippy (I’m Slippy- own Black Aztec who during his career lines. Ballinderry Sand by Sand Man) was a became one of the foremost sires in the Newmore King had a great influence on success, but he went to the US to become States. For a number of years he was in the greyhound racing in Australia in the late so where Sand Man could link up with the top few on the sires standings. So it could easily be expected he would 70s and 80s. He too faded into oblivion as myriad of bloodlines his pedigree boasted. He was in the top 20 in the US for five appear as the damsire of a high-class stud the damsire of stud dogs. Let’s look at the US and Australia’s years and got as high as Number 3. dog in the US. So where does this leave us. You guessed it! NO. It leaves us with plenty to think about What about Tumble Bug. He’s in the when it comes to using a stud dog that has Hall of Fame for his siring deeds in the US. an import as his damsire ... that’s for sure. Try this for in-breeding

STEVE Kavanagh knows a thing or two about pedigrees. Well, at least he should. The man who part-owned and trained Brother Fox and then managed his fantastic Property For Sale career at stud, has also produced plenty of top liners since including Australian cup winner and then top Irish sire Smooth Rumble. Steve also part-owns brilliant galloper Collision whose first pups are just starting to (New, never been lived in) be broken in. Settlers barn on 4 acres. After a year-long stint training in Ireland, Kavanagh also has a huge knowledge of Upstairs: large bedroom, toilet and shower, built-in robe, carpeted. the racing scene in that country. He recently imported a bitch he named Rumble Ciarrai Downstairs: large lounge, kitchen, tiled, large attached garage fully (Smooth Rumble-Pony Nikita). lock-up, 2 large sheds both cemented floors, one fully enclosed “She won six races in Australia and broke 30 seconds around Lismore so she had plenty of ability,” said Steve. with roll-a-door (town water connected). Property backs onto the Not long after Kavanagh arrived in Ireland, the Sean Bourke kennel produced Cool river (would make a good greyhound property). Performance for a spectacular victory in the Irish Derby. The dog was making a return 10 minutes Ipswich, 30 minutes Albion Park, one hour Gold Coast, to racing after a stint at stud. 1.5 hours Tweed. Offered for sale again, due to previous sale falling Rumble Ciarrai is a half sister to Cool Performance. through. On New Year’s Day the bitch whelped a litter of nine pups to a mating to Collision. “Have a look at the cross in that mating,” said Steve proudly. Price $300,000 (firm price) The Collision-Rumble Ciarrai litter carry a Rasmussen Factor to Kavanagh’s famed broodbitch Follow Through on the third line. Collision’s dam Rumble Spirit is a daughter of Follow Through. Smooth Rumble, sire of Rumble Ciarrai, is also out of Follow Through. The litter also carries a sires sex balance 5x4 to Eaglehawk Star. All inquiries 0437 343925 Steve will be tempted to part with some of the litter for $3500 each.

The (April, 2006) Journal Page 27 Straight track lure CAPALABA specialists could be off to Victoria over the Easter weekend in search of “big bucks”. Owen Edmonds That’s when the Healesville Cup will be run over 340m. Sponsored by Lion Quality Products, the race has $10,000 to the winner. Ideally the heats are run on April 15 with the final on April 17 which gives anyone from Queensland a great opportunity to take in the carnival. Former Queensland GRA grader Ken Hutchinson is manager at the Healesville Club and says Queenslanders can expect plenty of “looking after” if they make it to the series. The race is for the best 64 and nominations close on April 11 with the GRV. on Ray Gatti Handy hints Well he hails from round the Glasshouse But now that Roscoe’s left the scene ALLAN Brown has been around and about greyhound racing for decades. Near the mountains steep and tall Much to Gattis sadness There isn’t much Brown doesn’t know about keeping racing animals fit, healthy and on And he comes to us with knowledge Ray still has a racing team the track through his work with some of the major vet companies in this country. Of the longtails big and small And the traffic scene is madness So when Brown puts together a compilation of articles, helpful hints and performance He’s been in dogs for many years He travels far and many miles tips for trainers, it’s well worth getting. With class above the average To race the team he’s got Entitled The Performance Report, it is available now and can be purchased through Well known to every trainer And the car seems to find its way Allan at PO Box 55, Austinmer, NSW, 2515. As the legend Raymond Gatti On automatic pilot Cop the hint ... it’s well worth it. In greyhound racing circles Yes, he has run foul of the boys in blue He appears to be a rogue And gave the sergeant lots But that is just a furphy A tad above the limit Coursing becomes Racing As most of us would know After winning at the trots By CHRIS McLEOD And just to know the secrets Spent the night in the local cell And the tricks that he’s forgot With the sergeant thereabouts There were greyhounds in America as early as 1848, when a coursing contest, with antelope Would help the average trainer Got his hands on the sergeant’s book as the quarry, was briefly mentioned in a book about Oregon and California. Improve his little lot And ripped the pages out The night before The Battle of Little Big Horn in 1876, Major James (Hound Dog) Hardy, learned to breed and train greyhounds while he was General George Custer’s orderly. Ray’s partial to a coupla drinks Well, come the morn, he’d done his time Hardy’s team of four greyhounds set what was considered a record by running down six of On a steamy summers day So he summoned Reggie Kay a dozen antelope. And a word or two on how things are Come get me out of this damn hole This is generally considered the start of greyhound racing in American coursing. Would never go astray Before I go astray In 1905 Owen Patrick Smith was the director of the Chamber of Commerce in Hot Springs, But when he speaks about the past And so Reg did as Reggie would South Dakota. It pays to lend an ear Bailed Gatti from that cell He was delegated to organise a coursing meeting to attract the visitors to the town. If you do you’ll learn a lot And the sergeant said in temper The meet was successful, but Smith thought the sport was cruel. About the bygone years Take the bastard back to hell So he set about to try and make the sport more appealing and adopted the English version And what about the stewards Ray’s always had a handy crew of the mechanical hare, first trialled in 1876. He keeps them on their toes In his kennels throughout time Running late for pre-race swabs The Coonowrin dogs were but a few As a catcher he’s no go Bred on Gatti’s line As casual as a sleeping dog He gives an average dog a go No rush, no haste, no worry And treats them as his own They’ll wait for me, he always says By day they roam the forest pswich reyhound acing lub I’m in no bloody hurry And at night he brings ‘em home I G R C And as McGrath so surely found So if you like to hear a tale While inspecting Gatti’s kennel Of dogs in years bygone Questions asked without a sound Just attach him to your ear I 'Leading all Was hard for Steve to handle And let him ramble on G So in Steve got with Gatti’s dog Classic yarns is what you’ll hear R And asked the hound a few Of his capers and exploits And Steve told Ray he’ll tell me more I’d like to put it all in verse C the Way' Than I’ll ever hear from you But my papers running short

Does Call Me Roscoe ring a bell So with respect to one good bloke A champion Gatti reared A man whose seen it all Important Club News Two Qld Cups, a trophy race Small in size but big in heart Twice greyhound of the year No hurdles are too tall And it was claimed the best damn dog I’d give him praise for what it’s worth April 25 Final Highland Smash Repair Auction That Gatti ever owned An award without a fear Series And after celebrating wins A rough cut diamond that’s for sure (Winner $35,000) The dog would then drive home But legend of the year Restaurant Open - Book Early. May 9, 10 No Racing due to the Ipswich Show. May 11 No Trials due to the Ipswich Show. October 8 Ipswich Puppy Auction - Australia’s Longest Running Greyhound Auction. POSTMAN'S RIDGE Congratulations Greyhound Complex To local trainers Sarah Pringle and Tony Brett on their recent interstate Group race successes. Also to the Brisbane Club and the GRA on the staging of a tremendous Greyhound of the Year awards night, a great night was had by all in attendance. Trialling Daily (Closed Tues & Wed) Thank You to our Valued Sponsors From May-Oct trials will run from Highland Smash Repair Kalbar Butchery Surf Lorian @ Stud 7.30am to 9am Ager Air Conditioning Sapar Landscape Supplies Fernvale Produce Morbright Pest Control Ipswich City Council Schweppes Contact John and Sharyn Collins 0437 789076 or 0408 789076 Ph : 07 3202 2977 Fax : 07 3202 2510 Email :[email protected] Ph (07) 46303688

The (April, 2006) Journal Page 28 Paper boy with TOP LEFT: Leica Paper Boy stretches away to win at Ipswich. Gun LawBrother Osti Fox ABOVE: Back at home Brett Lee Miss Dusty Lee delivering the morning paper. Sobbing NewSal Tears LEICA PAPER BOY a difference Wee Sal Ginger IF Leica Paper Boy couldn’t run, there Best that developed into smart gallopers why he named it that,” joked Ruth. Black Shiraz was always a place for him at home running including prolific Creek winner Leica So when Leica Paper Boy gets over his Rose Of Shiraz Dark Horizon injury and is back on the racetrack, Ruth errands for owners Ruth and Ken Turner. Cameo. Blue SannetteAmerigo Man But the son of Brett Lee-Rose Of Shiraz But it was her second litter, to Brett and Ken Turner are as confident as ever Lady Sannette can run, as evidenced by his four wins and Lee, that produced a real “paper boy”. he’ll show his rivals a thing or two. four placings in just eight starts and a 30.22 By eight months old, the black dog pup at Albion Park, 30.80 at Ipswich and 26.19 that was to become Leica Paper Boy, had at the Gold Coast. already started delivering the morning Sidelined with an injury, Leica Paper newspaper from the front fence to the front Boy has a huge future according to trainer door. Tony Brett. “He is so clever, he picked up when the Sarah Pringle (07) 54264105 at Ruth and Ken already know he about paper truck went by and would then wait at the cleverest dog they’ve had anything to the front fence for it to return and the driver do with and it’s all in his name. to toss that morning’s paper,” said Ruth. The Turners were household names in “The paper man even stopped to watch COCKATOO LODGE presents ... greyhound racing even before night racing him pick up the paper and bring it up to the started at the Gabba in the early 70s, house. They got back into racing in the late “Barry Hogan, whose wife Claire trains 90s, early 2000s and immediately had some of the litter for us, would not believe success with Rose Of Shiraz, a top grade it until he saw it for himself. In fact, a lot of performer from the Dave Brett kennel. people wouldn’t believe us.” 'The Local Success Story' When Rose Of Shiraz retired she went The huge size of The Courier-Mail on a home to become a broodbitch at the five- Saturday was no problem for Leica Paper acre property the Turners have at Forest Boy, or Eulo Queen. Hills. “The pup had to be named Leica Paper But she also became a house pet. Boy after his antics with the newspaper,” Rose Of Shiraz became so domesticated said Ruth. itability that she started collecting The Courier-Mail The Turners have great hopes for all the newspaper at the Turner’s front fence every litter, which to time of writing have won 25 Monday and Wednesday and dragged the races and have just turned two. ale heavy version on Saturday mornings. The Their daughter Sue and her husband, B Sunday Mail got the same treatment. Sydney thoroughbred trainer Graeme Begg, Bearability-Jindara Bale. Black Dog, 35kgs “She did it for about a week,” said Ruth also have one of the litter called Devers Turner. “But she taught another house pet after the great US athlete Gail Devers. we have called Eulo Queen.” Another is called Leica Drink. “It’s NO 3 SIRE QUEENSLAND Rose Of Shiraz had a litter to Just The owned by Bob Lambert, we don’t know NO 1 SIRE IPSWICH NO 2 SIRE ALBION PARK AUSTRALIAN WINNING LINES NO 2 SIRE CASINO Volume 12 - 2004 $50 (inc postage & handling) NO 3 SIRE CAPALABA Containing all the usual features of the greyhound year: City Winners; Sires, Dams & Maternal Grandsires of City Winners; Western Australia; Australian Feature Race Winners; Sires, Dams, Maternal Grandsires and Pedigrees of Feature Race Winners; TOP 10 SIRE GOLD COAST, LISMORE Australian Track Records and Overseas Feature Winners. Cheques/Money Orders payable to: (as at March 13th courtesy NGF figures) Peter Rose, PO Box 330, Jimboomba, Qld, 4280. Ph (07) 5548 6687 still only $990 inc gst

The (April, 2006) Journal Page 29 Charlie, George and Stewards inquiries

February 27 Stewards present: DM Ryan (chairman), D Kays (Investigations). 'The Strapper' Stewards resumed an inquiry in relation to the urine samples taken from: Missing Slim on July 5, 2005 at the Gold Coast in Race 1 (1st) and Abundia Girl on July 19, 2005, at the JUST five years ago when Charlie Gold Coast in Race 3 (3rd) Both of which subsequently Lutter moved his family to Belvedere in returned positive to Benzoylecgonine. Missing Slim and Abundia Girl who were presented Innisfail, he decided to give greyhound to race at Albion Park on July 22 were both scratched training another try. and both subsequently returned positive to Cocaine and Benzoylecgonine. He’d already been down that line Stewards took evidence from Mr T Barry of while living in Mount Isa, but with Caboolture, the trainer of Missing slim and Abundia moderate success. Girl. After hearing evidence, stewards charged Barry under Rule 106 which states: “The owner, trainer or Now Charlie has a team of five in person in charge of a greyhound nominated to compete training and has set his sights on winning in an event shall produce the greyhound free of any drug”. the trainer’s premiership in Cairns. Barry pleaded not guilty but was found guilty. He It’s not beyond him. was disqualified for one year on charge one, one year “Many years ago I would go along to on charge two, two years on charge three and two years on charge four, to be served concurrently. the dog in Mount Isa for a night out,” Missing Slim and Abundia Girl were disqualified Charlie told The Journal. under Rule 108 and Barry was directed to return prizemoney won to the GRA. “I decided to have a go at training and rang an uncle near Brisbane and March 2 STEWARDS PRESENT: DM Ryan Chairman, SJ bought a dog for $300. It ran about 20 McGRATH Deputy Chairman seconds.” Stewards opened an inquiry in relation to urine Charlie was working in the buffalo samples taken from TIGGERLONG TEDDY which competed on December 14 at the Gold Coast in Race sheds in the Northern Territory at that 10 (3rd) and subsequently returned positive to Quinine. time, but when he moved to Innisfail to TIGGERLONG JAKE which competed on January 3 at Ipswich in Race 8 (4th) and subsequently returned work as a supervisor at Teys Brothers, positive to Quinine. Saturday racing in Cairns fitted his Stewards took evidence from Mr Graeme Dunn of schedule. Loganholme, the trainer of TIGGERLONG TEDDY and TIGGERLONG JAKE. He went out and got some After hearing evidence stewards charged Dunn greyhounds. under Australian Racing Rule 107 (1) (prior to January 1st 2006) and Rule 123 (1) (under new Rule effective “The first was Somerset Storm but I January 1st 2006) which states: “Any person who only got two starts out of it before it George Viellaris (far left) with Lauren's Token, Mark and Michael Lutter administers, attempts to administer, aids or abets any broke down,” he said. “Then followed with Placard's Regret and Charlie Lutter with Token Oake. person to administer, or has prior knowledge of a Drug being administered to a greyhound for the purpose of Hostile Force and she was a really handy effecting it from starting in an Event shall be guilty of bitch. It’s all happened since since.” “He’s been helping me since he was six benefits. My son Glen and I put it in at an offence and liable to a penalty pursuant to Rule 111”. He pleaded guilty and was suspended for three Charlie’s team is flying. Token Oake and does not miss a race meeting. He Christmas time. months and fined $250 on charge 1 and the same on has now won 14 races (to time of can’t wait to be old enough to get a “All my dogs are owned by George, charge 2. The stewards ordered the Suspension be served concurrently. writing), Placard’s Regret has won 13, handler’s license.” except one.” TIGGERLONG TEDDY and TIGGERLONG Miss Hannah Lee now nine wins, and he Charlie starts work at 4am at the George approached Charlie at a JAKE were disqualified under Australian Racing Rule has high hopes for a youngster called meat works so his family pitches in with Cairns race meeting some time ago. 108. Dunn was directed to return prizemoney won to the GRA. State Secret a half brother to Don Paco. the dogs in the morning and the training “He said ‘you’re getting a few If Palla Mallawa can stay sound, is done in the afternoon. And Charlie winners, what about training a dog for March 6 STEWARDS PRESENT: DM Ryan CHAIRMAN, Charlie’s certain it can add to its five devised his own unique training method. me’,” said Charlie. “The next thing I had C McLune BOARD STEWARD wins. The dog is royally bred by Token “I walk them all through the local six of them.” Stewards opened an inquiry in relation to the urine Prince-Many Tricks. “A mate of mine in Token Oake is the best in the team sample numbered 230089 taken from BANKER canefields and every second day I just let EXPRESS which competed on January 3 at the Gold Nambour, Ned Ferguson, sent him up to them go and they race around getting with 14 wins and a host of placings. Coast in Race 2 (8th) and subsequently returned positive me.” fit,” he said. Placard’s Revenge is another to Quinine. Stewards directed trainer Mr Robert Essex to Mr Gunadoo won 12 races for the Charlie’s team has increased since he beautifully bred member of the kennel appear. Documentation was received through the Racing kennel a couple of years ago, 10 in met up with George Viellaris who runs being by Placard from Flying Amy’s Science Centre from Analytical Services in Melbourne Cairns. sister Don’s Regret. the laboratory responsible for conducting the referee the local Mobile service station and has analysis. Charlie’s training exploits would be been a real benefactor for Charlie’s “We are just waiting for her to come Testing on the second urine sample numbered nothing but for the help of his family, kennel. on season and she will go to Gable 230089, and control solution numbered 230089, indicated Quinine was not detected in the urine sample specially his 11-year-old son Mark and “George even paid for a double lane Laforuche,” said Charlie. “I’d like to or the control solution. wife Eija. 300m straight track at the Innisfail send her to Surf Lorian because it would All samples taken from greyhounds found to contain a drug in Queensland must have two independent “Mark is my main man, known to Showgrounds,” said Charlie. “It cost him be a Rasmussen Factor and our bitch is certificates of analysis confirming the presence of a drug everyone as the strapper,” said Charlie. a few thousand but we are reaping the the image of Surf Lorian.” before a sample can be declared positive. Until then, Charlie, strapper Mark, As a second certificate was not available, the matter cannot be considered further and the stewards inquiry George and the rest of Charlie’s family will take no further action. Free Progesterone Test - No pups, full refund will be chasing winners. And maybe even March 6 a premiership. STEWARDS PRESENT: DM Ryan CHAIRMAN, C McLune BOARD STEWARD ELITE STATE $2750 Stewards opened an inquiry in relation to the urine sample numbered 229705 taken from TINKA TAYLOR (Just The Best-Spark Again) which competed on December 20 at the Gold Coast in BLACK ENFORCER $1650* Rocky Ridge Race 7 (2nd) and subsequently returned positive to (Token Prince-Miss Corleone) Quinine. Stewards directed trainer Mr Frederick Swain to appear. SOLVE THE PUZZLE $1650 Quality Transport Service by Documentation was received through the Racing (Light Of Fire-Magic Riddle) Road with Regular and Science Centre from Analytical Services in Melbourne the laboratory responsible for conducting the referee EIFFELLA $1100 reliable scheduled services. analysis. (Token Prince-Miss Eiffel) 'We Farm Regular services operate between Testing on the second urine sample numbered MODERN ASSASSIN $990 Sth East Qld and Sydney and Nth 229705, and control solution numbered 229705, indicated Quinine was detected in the urine sample and (Awesome Assassin-Magic Gairn) Care' NSW via Pacific & New England also the control solution. CYRUS THE VIRUS $880 Highways. Extensive coverage to This clearly indicates that contamination of the sample has taken place as Quinine was detected in the (Black Shiraz-Mystery Bird) Regional Qld ... North to Cairns, West SAM CAUCHI control solution used to clean the collection dish prior FORTIFIED RUSH* $770 to Mt Isa, Southwest to Charleville. to sample collection. Jones Rd, Calga, NSW (Fortified Speed-Greys Arizona) All samples taken from greyhounds found to contain For full details view our website. a drug in Queensland must have two independent LOCHINVAR JET $550 Contact: David and Sierra Gallagher Certificates of analysis confirming the presence of a drug (Head Honcho-Light Sentence) PH (02) 43751145 before a sample can be declared positive. Fax: (02) 43751129 Ph (07) 5530 2710 As a second certificate was not available the matter * Plus surgicial Mob: 0418 428786 Mob 0418 775 456 cannot be considered further and the Stewards Inquiry www.dogmovers.com.au will take no further action.

The (April, 2006) Journal Page 30 Owners and trainers should be aware, the Forthcoming Events are correct at the time FORTHCOMING of publication, but each club reserves the right to change or delete any race/races etc. EVENTS

TELEPHONE NOMINATIONS The lines will be open from 7am-8.30am ALBION Monday to Friday except on public holidays or notified changes. 1800 851 155 Telephone No 1800 851 155 (Toll Free) Five Easy Steps to Nominate Your Greyhound PARK The operator will ask you for the following another Track which is not a second preference * Once this information is received the 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 MONDAYS (Class 1) 2 Earbrand when nominating a greyhound for its first trainer of the particular greyhound. APRIL 3 3 Trainers Name and Licence Number Queensland start which is either owned or trained Should this be the case a new nomination form Best 8 (600m) 4 Track, Date, Distance, Name of Event, by Interstate licensees. will need to be completed. 710m Event (grade depends on noms) If Greyhound has started Interstate since last * A nomination form needs to be completed Should you have any queries regarding this 5th Grade Final (600m) Queensland performance, Comments (i.e.Heats/ so relevant information concerning the greyhound/ service please contact the Grading Department 2- Early Race etc) owner/trainer can be recorded on the GRA 3pm Monday to Friday. 2 x Maiden Heats (520m) final April 3 5 Second Preference or Nominating at database. Graded 520m, 600m, 710m APRIL 10 Best 8 (600m) 710m Event (grade depends on noms) Maiden Final (520m) winner $1000 Graded 395m, 520m, 600m, 710m; maidens 5th Grade Final (600m) Graded 520m, 600m, 710m Box Draws 395m Maiden Final (520m) APRIL 6 MAY 10 (Wed) 2 x Maiden Heats (520m) final April 17 Clem Jones Trophy Heats (520m) Best 16, Owners and trainers should be Evening meeting to replace Ipswich. Graded 520m, 600m, 710m greyhound must have won one circle race, Grades and distance depend on noms. APRIL 17 other conditions of grading waived. aware they are always able to Noms close May 5. Best 8 (520m) Best 8 (520m) view the box draw procedure MAY 12 710m Event (grade depends on noms) 710m Event (grade depends on noms) at the GRA offices. Best 8 (520m) 5th Grade Heats (520m) final April 24 Maiden Final (520m) winner $1000 This can be viewed between 10 Best 8 (395m) Maiden Final (520m) Graded 520m, 600m, 710m and 11am each day. 5th Grade Final (520m) 2 x Maiden Heats (520m) final April 24 APRIL 20 710m Event (grade depends on noms) Graded 520m, 600m, 710m Best 8 (520m) 2 x Maiden Heats (520m) final May 18 APRIL 24 710m Event (grade depends on noms) Graded 395m, 520m, 600m, 710m; maidens Anzac Day Trophy (520m) Best 8 Graded 520m, 600m, 710m 395m 710m Event (grade depends on noms) APRIL 27 APRIL 14 MAY 19 5th Grade Final (520m) Best 8 (600m) Good Friday Best 8 (600m) Maiden Final (520m) 710m Event (grade depends on noms) No racing or trials Best 8 (395m) 2 x Maiden heats (520m) final May 8 Maiden Final (520m) winner $1000 APRIL 21 5th Grade Heats (600m) final May 26 Graded 520m, 600m, 710m Graded 520m, 600m, 710m Best 8 (600m) 710m Event (grade depends on noms) MAY 1 MAY 4 Best 8 (395m) 2 x Maiden Heats (520m) final May 25 Best 8 (520m) Flying Amy Puppy Classic Heats (520m) Best 5th Grade Heats (520m) final April 28 Graded 395m, 520m, 600m, 710m; maidens 710m Event (grade depends on noms) 32, whelped on or after 1-5-04, maidens 710m Event (grade depends on noms) 395m 5th Grade Heats (600m) final May 8 eligible, non-penalty other than those who 2 x Maiden Heats (520m) final April 27 MAY 26 Maiden Final (520m) lose maiden status. Graded 395m, 520m, 600m, 710m; maidens Best 8 (520m) 2 x Maiden Heats (520m) final May 8 Best 8 (600m) 395m Best 8 (395m) Graded 520m, 600m, 710m 710m Event (grade depends on noms) APRIL 28 5th Grade Final (600m) MAY 8 Graded 520m, 600m, 710m Best 8 (520m) 710m Event (grade depends on noms) Best 8 (600m) MAY 11 Best 8 (395m) 2 x Maiden Heats (520m) final June 1 710m Event (grade depends on noms) Flying Amy Puppy Classic Final (520m) 5th Grade Final (520m) Graded 395m, 520m, 600m, 710m; maidens 5th Grade Final (600m) Best 8 (520m) 710m Event (grade depends on noms) 395m Maiden Final (520m) 710m Event (grade depends on noms) 2 x Maiden Heats (395m) final May 5 2 x Maiden Heats (520m) final May 15 Maiden Final (520m) winner $1000 Graded 395m, 520m, 600m, 710m; maidens Graded 520m, 600m, 710m Graded 520m, 600m, 710m 395m MAY 15 MAY 18 MAY 5 Best 8 (520m) Garrard’s Horse & Hound Winter Chase Best 8 (600m) 710m Event (grade depends on noms) Heats (710m) Best 16 Best 8 (395m) 5th Grade Heats (520m) final May 22 Best 8 (520m) 5th Grade Heats (520m) final May 12 Maiden Final (520m) 710m Event (grade depends on noms) 710m Event (grade depends on noms) 2 x Maiden Heats (520m) final May 22 Maiden Final (520m) winner $1000 2 x Maiden Heats (520m) final May 11 Graded 520m, 600m, 710m Graded 520m, 600m, 710m MAY 22 MAY 25 Best 8 (600m) Garrard’s Horse & Hound Winter Chase Final 710m Event (grade depends on noms) (710m) 5th Grade Final (520m) Best 8 (520m) Pups for Sale Maiden Final (520m) 710m Event (grade depends on noms) 6D, 4B (whelp 9-12-05) 2 x Maiden Heats (520m) final May 29 Maiden Final (520m) winner $1000 Graded 520m, 600m, 710m Graded 520m, 600m, 710m Sire: WHISKY ASSASSIN MAY 29 Dam: FIESTA MISS Best 8 (520m) FRIDAYS (Class 3) Dam a full sister to SURF LORIAN. 710m Event (grade depends on noms) APRIL 7 From limited starts won four races, Maiden Final (520m) Best 8 (600m) 2 x Maiden Heats (520m) final June 5 eight placings. Third in Wyalla Cup to Best 8 (395m) Graded 520m, 600m, 710m Fitzroy Jim in Trk Rec time. 710m Event (grade depends on noms) 2 x Maiden Heats (520m) final April 13 $2500 THURSDAYS (Class 1) Graded 395m, 520m, 600m, 710m; maidens Contact: Roger (08) 86323944 MAY 30 395m Best 8 (520m) or 0417 081182 710m Event (grade depends on noms) View pups on www.geocities.com/sirrahgreyhounds

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MAY 24 Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520m IPSWICH Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m 4th/5th Grade Final 520m TUESDAYS (Class 2) 5th Grade Heats 431m MARCH 28 Best 8 520m or 431m (Dist depends on Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m Noms) Highland Smash Repairs Maiden Final 431m 4th/5th Grade 630m 4th/5th Grade Final 431m Juvenile 520m or 431m 5th Grade Heats 520m Graded as required Best 8 520m or 431m (Dist depends on MAY 31 Noms) Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520m 5th Grade 630m Highland Smash Repair Final 520m Graded as Required 5th Grade Heats 520m APRIL 4 5th Grade Final 431m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m Best 8 520 or 431m (Dist depends on Noms) Highland Smash Repair Final 431m 5th Grade 630m Graded as Required 5th Grade Heats MAY 16 APRIL 12 5th Grade Final Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520m 5th Grade 630m 4th/5th Grade Heats 431m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m Best 8 431m Best 8 520m or 431m (Dist depends on 5th Grade Final 520m GOLD Juvenile 520m or 431m Noms) 4th/5th Grade Heats 431m Graded as required 5th Grade 630m Best 8 431m or 520m (Dist depends on APRIL 11 Graded as Required Noms) COAST Heats Highland Smash Repair Auction Series MAY 23 1 Win/Maiden 630m 520m. Noms Close Thursday 30th March Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m Graded as required with the GRA for Heats on 4th and 11th April. Highland Smash Repair Final 431m APRIL 19 TUESDAYS (Class 3) 5th Grade 630m 5th Grade Heats 520m Highland Smash Repair Maiden 520m MARCH 28 Best 8 520m or 431m (Dist depends on 4th/5th Grade Final 431m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m Garrards Horse & Hound 5th Grade Final Noms) 5th Grade 630m 4th/5th Grade Final 431m (373m) Graded as Required Best 8 431m or 520m (Dist depends on 4th/5th Grade Heats 520m Best 8 (373m) APRIL 18 Noms) Best 8 431m or 520m (Dist depends on Maiden Heats (373m) Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m Juvenile 520m or 431m Noms) Harvey’s Panel Beaters 5th Grade Heats 4 x Semi-Finals Highland Smash Repair Graded as required 5th Grade 630m (429m) Auction Series 520m MAY 30 Graded as required 5th Grade (622m) 5th Grade Heats 431m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m APRIL 26 4th Grade (622m) 5th Grade 630m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 431m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520m Graded as required Graded as Required 5th Grade Heats 431m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m APRIL 4 APRIL 25 5th Grade Final 520m 4th/5th Grade Final 520m Hot Dogs 5th Grade Heats (373m) Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m 5th Grade 630m 5th Grade Heats 431m Maiden Final (373m) Highland Smash Repair Final 431m Best 8 431m or 520m (Dist depends on Best 8 520m or 431m (Dist depends on Best 8 (429m) Final Highland Smash Repair Auction Series Noms) Graded as Required Noms) Happy Easter Maiden Heats (429m) Final 520m. Winner $35,000 Juvenile 520m or 431m 5th Grade Final (429m) Consolation Highland Smash Repair Auction WEDNESDAYS (Class 3) 4th/5th Grade 630m Maiden/No more than 2 wins (622m) Series 520m - Winner $2000 Graded as required Graded as required 5th Grade Heats 520m MARCH 29 APRIL 11 Highland Smash Repair Maiden 520m MAY 3 5th Grade Final 431m Highland Smash Repair Maiden 520m Hot Dogs 5th Grade Final (373m) 5th Grade 630m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m Best 8 (373m) 4th/5th Grade Final 520m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m Best 8 431m or 520m (Dist depends on 5th Grade Final 431m Maiden Heats (373m) Noms) 5th Grade Heats 431m Jet Pets Animal Transport 5th Grade Heats Best 8 431m or 520m (Dist depends on Best 8 431m or 520m (Dist depends on Graded as required Noms) Juvenile 520m or 431m (429m) MAY 2 Noms) Easter Maiden final (429m) 5th Grade 630m Graded as required Highland Smash Repair Maiden 431m MAY 10 5th Grade (622m) Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 431m Graded as required 4th Grade (622m) APRIL 5 No racing due to Ipswich Show 5th Grade Final 520m MAY 17 Graded as required Best 8 520m or 431m (Dist depends on Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520m APRIL 18 Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520m Noms) 4th/5th Grade Heats 520m Vetsearch 5th Grade Heats (373m) 4th/5th Grade 630 m 5th Grade Final Maiden Final (373m) 5th Grade Final Best 8 431m or 520m (Dist depends on Graded as required Noms) Best 8 (429m) MAY 9 Best 8 520m Maiden Heats (429m) Juvenile 520m or 431m 1 Win/Maiden 630m No racing due to Ipswich Show Graded as required Maiden/No more than 2 wins (622m) Graded as required 4th Grade (622m) Graded as required APRIL 25 Anzac Day public holiday Pups for Sale Pup Rearing Vetsearch 5th Grade Final (373m) Stylish 5 Dogs, 2 Bitches In operation for just 3 years, our farm Best 8 (373m) Whelped 12-1-06 has produced numerous city class stock Maiden Heats (373m) including the recent National Sprint Greyhoundshop.net.au 5th Grade Heats Sire: TRENDY LEIGH winner IN FOR LIFE, Real Trick (429m) Kennels 5th Grade (622m) (35.12 Alb Pk), Sir Echelon, Dam: SHY KISS Crossword Lizzy (30.37 Alb Pk), Oak 4th Grade (622m) Graded as required Dam had brilliant early speed. 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Graded as required Maiden Heats (457m) Graded as required stewards will conduct a draw to determine MAY 9 5th Grade (650m) MAY 31 which dog contest which final. If we receive Best 8 (373m) Maiden (650m) Best 8 (401m) more than 50 noms we will endeavour to Maiden Heats (373m) 650m Event (depends on noms) Maiden final (401m) program as many heats and finals as is Harvey Smash Repairs 5th Grade Final Graded as required Garrard’s Horse & Hound 5th Grade Heats practicable. (373m) APRIL 19 (457m) Maiden Hot Dogs 5th Grade Heats (429m) Best 8 (401m) Maiden Heats (457m) Maiden Bitches Maiden Final (429m) Maiden Heats (401m) 5th Grade (650m) 4th Grade 5th Grade (622m) 5th Grade Final (401m) 4th Grade (650m) 4th Grade Bitches 4th Grade (622m) Bernies Pet Barn 5th Grade Heats (457m) Graded as required Best 8 Graded as required Maiden Final (457m) APRIL 22 MAY 16 5th Grade (650m) Final John Klose Retravision 5th grade series VIP Pet Foods 5th Grade Heats (373m) 650m Event (depends on noms) Eagle Boy’s Pizza - Veterans Stake. Maiden Final (373m) Graded as required CAPALABA Greyhounds 4 years and older on date of race. Best 8 (429m) APRIL 26 APRIL 1 $300 to winner - 2 free entry passes with free Maiden Heats (429m) VIP Petfoods 5th Grade Heats (401m) Maiden heats (2 heats) every starter makes a drink to connections of oldest greyhound Hot Dogs 5th Grade Final (429m) Maiden final (401m) final. Ist to 4th in each heat into a final. 5th to starting in the race Maiden/no more than 2 wins (622m) Best 8 (457m) 8th in each heat into a final. Heats normal Maiden 5th Grade (622m) Maiden Heats (457m) prize money. Final Prizemoney. 1st Final Maiden Bitches Graded as required 5th Grade (650m) $400 to winner; 2nd Final $250 to winner. 5th Grade MAY 23 650m Event (depends on noms) Capalaba Tavern 3rd-4th Grade Heats 5th Grade Bitches Best 8 (373m) Graded as required Maiden 4th Grade Maiden Heats (373m) MAY 3 Maiden Bitches 4th Grade Bitches VIP Pet Foods 5th Grade Final (373m) Beast 8 (401m) 5th Grade Best 8 Berwick’s Canon 5th Grade Heats (429m) VIP Pet Foods 5th Grade Final (401m) 5th Grade Bitches APRIL 29 Maiden Final (429m) Maiden (401m) Best 8 Open Time Trial. Best 8 noms (regardless of 5th Grade (622m) Limousine Hire 5th Grade Heats (457m) APRIL 8 grade) racing against the clock. Winner $800 4th Grade (622m) Maiden (457m) Maiden Finals. 1st Final $400 to winner, 2nd + trophy, 2nd $200, 3rd $100. Trainers must Graded as required 5yth Grade (650m) Final $250 to winner. specifically nominate. MAY 30 4th Grade (650m) Heats Easter Bunny Girl Trophy - best 16 Maiden Vetsearch 5th Grade Heats (373m) Maiden (650m) Bitches regardless of grade - Heat prizemoney Maiden Bitches Maiden Final (373m) Graded as required First $400 second $150 third $75 fourth $20. 5th Grade Best 8 (429m) MAY 7 (Twilight) Eagle Boys Pizza Veteran Stake, greyhounds 5th Grade Berwick’s Canon 5th Grade Final (429m) 2006 Eric Thomson Memorial Maiden Heats 4 years & older at date of race. $300 to winner. MAY 6 Maiden/no more than 2 wins (622m) (457m) Best 88 maidens. $10 nom fee. Capalaba Tavern 3rd-4th Grade Final, winner John Klose Retravision Capalaba Derby Graded as required Graded as required $500 + trophy Heats, non-penalty, for dogs whelped on or MAY 10 Maiden after 1-11-03. WEDNESDAYS (Class 2) Berwick’s Canon 5th Grade Heats (401m) Maiden Bitches Elite State Capalaba Futurity Heats, non- 5th Grade penalty, for bitches whelped on or after 1-11- MARCH 29 Maiden Heats (401m) 5th Grade Bitches 03. Gold Coast Bulletin 5th Grade Heats (401m) Best 8 (457m) 4th Grade Maiden and graded races. Maiden Final (401m) Limousine 5th Grade Final (457m) Best 8 MAY 13 Best 8 (457m) Maiden (650m) APRIL 15 John Klose Retravision Capalaba Derby Maiden Heats (457m) 5th Grade (650m) Easter Bunny Girl Trophy Final, prizemoney Final, winner $2000 + DVD/VCR recorder 5th Grade (650m) Graded as required $800 first $250 second $100 third $50 combo + rug, 2nd $500, 3rd $150, 4th $50. 650m Event (depends on noms) MAY 17 Final Capalaba Tavern 3rd/4th Grade winner Elite State Capalaba Futurity Final, winner Graded as required Best 8 (401m) $500 + trophy $2000 + free service to Elite State (valued APRIL 5 Maiden final (401m) Heats John Klose Retravision 5th Grade $2750 courtesy Jim Osborn) + rug, 2nd $500, Best 8 (401m) 4 x Semi-finals Eric Thomson (457m) Series. 4 heats every starter makes a final. 3rd $150, 4th $50. Maiden Heats (401m) Bernie’s Pet Barn 5th Grade Heats (457m) 1st& 2nd in each heat into a final Fastest two Derby Consolation 5th Grade Final (401m) Maiden Heats (457m) thirds as reserves. Final prizemoney 1st $800 Futurity Consolation Easter 5th Grade Heats (457m) 5th Grade (650m) 2nd $200 3rd $75 4th $20. 3rd & 4th in heat Eagle Boy’s Pizza - Veterans Stake. Maiden final (457m) 4th Grade (650m) into a final. Fastest two 5ths as reserves. Final Greyhounds 4 years and older on date of race. 5th Grade (650m) Graded as required prizemoney 1st $400 2nd $120 3rd $60 4th $300 to winner - 2 free entry passes with free 4th Grade (650m) MAY 24 $20. 5th & 6th in each heat into a final. Fastest drink to connections of oldest greyhound Maiden (650m) Jet Pets Animal Transport 5th Grade Heats two 7ths as reserves. Final prizemoney 1st starting in the race Graded as required (401m) $300 2nd $75 3rd $40 4th $20. 7th & 8th in Maiden APRIL 12 Maiden Heats (401m) each heat into a final. Final prizemoney 1st Maiden Bitches Berwicks Canon 5th Grade Heats (401m) Eric Thomson Final (457m) $7000 to winner. $250 2nd $75 3rd $40 4th $20. As well as 5th Grade Maiden Final (401m) Best 8 (457m) being drawn as reserves these greyhounds will 5th Grade Bitches Best 8 (457m) Maiden Final (457m) be drawn in their respective finals. Where 4th Grade Easter 5th Grade Final (457m) 5th Grade (650m) dead heat occurs 7 a draw is necessary the 4th Grade Bitches

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Best 8 Graded as noms permit (544m) 1st $285 Final Maiden 500 407m 1st $500 MAY 20 JUNE 24 Maiden/graded Graded per noms Maiden heats (2 heats) every starter makes a 5th Grade Final 460m MAY 20 APRIL 6 (N) final. Ist to 4th in each heat into a final. 5th to Best 8 550m No racing Graded per noms 8th in each heat into a final. Heats normal Graded as noms permit MAY 27 APRIL 13 (N) prize money. Final Prizemoney. 1st Final President’s Cup (410m) 4th Grade, 1st $240 Heats Patlaw Securities Easter Sprint 407m $400 to winner; 2nd Final $250 to winner. Maiden/graded Heats 4th-5th Grade Club Trophy 510m 5th Grade Time Trial. Best 8 in 5th Grade JUNE 3 Graded per noms racing against the clock. Winner $800 + TOWNSVILLE Winter Sprint Open (410m) 1st $310 APRIL 17 (D) trophy, 2nd $200, 3rd $100. Trainers must MARCH 30 Maiden/graded Final Patlaw Securities Easter Sprint 407m specifically nominate. Maiden, graded JUNE 10 1st $500 5th Grade APRIL 6 Cairns cup Prelude (544m) Best 8, 1st $375 Final Club Trophy 4th-5th Grade 510m 5th Grade Bitches Easter Sprint Heats (380m) Maiden/graded 1st$300 4th Grade Maiden, graded JUNE 17 Graded per noms 4th Grade Bitches APRIL 13 No racing APRIL 20 (N) Best 8 Easter Sprint Final (380m) JUNE 24 Graded per noms MAY 27 Maiden, graded Cairns Cup Heats (544m) 1st $340 MAY 1 (D) Maiden Finals. 1st Final $400 to winner, 2nd APRIL 20 Maiden Heats (410m) 1st $185 Labour Day Cup (510m) Best 8 1st $500 Final $250 to winner. Maiden, graded 4th-5th Grade Heats (544m) 1st $250 Graded per noms Capalaba Tavern 3rd-4th Grade Heats APRIL 27 Maiden/graded MAY 11 (N) Maiden GRA Young Guns Heats (498m) 30 months JULY 1 Heats Brook Group Nth Qld Intercity Maiden Bitches or younger at 17-4-06. Cairns Cup Final (544m) 1st $4000, 2nd Challenge 407m (Greyhounds nominated 5th Grade Maiden, graded $1000, 3rd $750, 4th $250 must be domiciled between Carmila & 5th Grade Bitches MAY 4 Cup Consolation (544m) 1st $500 Gladstone and west to Springsure at February Best 8 GRA Young Guns Final (498m) 1st $2500, Maiden Final (410m) 1st $500 1, 2006) Nom fee $25 heats only, Normal 2nd $1000, 3rd $500 4th-5th Grade Final (544m) 1st $500 graded prizemoney Maiden, graded JULY 8 Graded per noms MAY 11 No racing MAY 18 (N) BUNDABERG Nth Qld Intercity Challenge Heats (498m) Local final Brook Group Nth Qld Intercity APRIL 1 Maiden, graded Challenge 407m 1st $500 4th Grade Heats (460m) MAY 18 Heats Anniversary Cup (4th-5th Grade) 510m Best 8 (460m) Nth Qld Intercity Challenge Final (498m) MACKAY Graded per noms Graded as noms permit Maiden, graded APRIL 6 MAY 25 (N) APRIL 8 MAY 25 Maiden and Graded Anniversary night 4th Grade Final (460m) Maiden, graded APRIL 10 (MON NIGHT) MAJOR FINAL Brook Group Nth Qld Best 8 (550m) JUNE 1 Maiden and Graded Intercity Challenge 407m 1st $4000 & Rug, Graded as noms permit GRA Maiden 1000 Heats (380m) APRIL 15 (SATY TWILIGHT) 2nd $1000, 3rd $500, 4th-8th $200 APRIL 22 Maiden, graded Racing starts 3pm Final Anniversary Cup 510m 1st $500 Maiden/5th Grade (550m) JUNE 8 Presidents Cup - Best 8 - 541m Heats GRA Maiden 1000 407m 3rd-4th Grade (550m) GRA Maiden 1000 Final (380m) !st $800 + Trophy and Rug Graded per noms Best 8 (460m) JUNE 15 Maiden and Graded JUNE 1 (N) Graded as noms permit Tokyo Tornado Commemorative 4th-5th APRIL 22 (SATY NIGHT) Heats CQ Publicans Rockhampton Cup 510m APRIL 29 Grade Heats (498m) Heats of Maiden 1000 - 456m (No other (Nom $25 heat only) 1st $500 5th Grade Battlers (460m) not won in past 3 Maiden, graded maiden) Final GRA Maiden 1000 407m 1st $1000 starts JUNE 22 Nomination fee $25 Graded per noms Best 8 (550m) Tokyo Tornado Commemorative 4th-5th Heats of Mackay Cup - 541m. JUNE 5 (N) Graded as noms permit Grade Final (498m) Nom fee $25 Final CQ Publicans Rockhampton Cup 510m MAY 6 Maiden, graded Maiden and Graded 1st $4000 & rug, 2nd $1000, 3rd $500, 4th Best 8 460m JUNE 29 APRIL 29 (SATY AFTERNOON) $250 Graded as noms permit No racing Final Maiden 1000 - 456m Combined 4th/5th CQ Distance Trophy 630m MAY 13 JULY 6 1st $1000 + Trophy and Rug 1st $500 1000 Maiden Series Heats 460m $15 noms No racing Final Mackay Cup - 541m Graded per noms 4/5th Grade 550m 1st $4000 +Trophy and Rug, 2nd $1000, 3rd JUNE 24 (D) Best 8 550m $500 unplaced $25 Heats GRA Young Guns 407m (up to 30 Graded as noms permit Mackay Cup Consolation - 541m 1st $500 + months at time of heats) MAY 20 CAIRNS Trophy and Rug Ralph Janes Memorial 5th Grade 407m 1st 1000 Maiden Series Final 460m $11 noms APRIL 1 Maiden and Graded $350 Bundy Cup Heats 550m $15 noms Easter Cup Final (544m) 1st $375 MAY 4 Graded per noms 4/5th Grade Heats 460m Maiden/graded Maiden and Graded JUNE 29 (N) Graded as noms permit APRIL 8 MAY 11 Final GRA Young Guns 407m 1st $2500, 2nd MAY 27 No racing Heats Nth Qld Intercity Challenge - 456m $1000, 3rd $500 Bundy Cup Final 550m $11 noms APRIL 15 (date of domiciliary in area 1.2.06) Graded per noms Cup Consolation 550m (must nominate) No racing Nom Fee $25 4/5th Grade Final 460m APRIL 22 Maiden and Graded Graded as noms permit Golden Muzzle Maiden heats (410m) 1st MAY 18 JUNE 10 $185 Final of Nth Qld Intercity Challenge - 456m BUNDY CHALLENGE DAY Maiden/graded Maiden and Graded Maiden 460m APRIL 29 MAY 25 Maiden 550m Golden Muzzle Maiden Final (410m) 1st Maiden and Graded 5th Grade 460m $1000 JUNE 1 Best 8 460m Maiden/graded Maiden and Graded 4th Grade 460m MAY 6 JUNE 8 Best 8 250m NQ Intercity Challenge Heats (410m) 1st Maiden and Graded 5th Grade 550m $275 Bundy Challenge 550m Mother’s Day Bracelet 4th-5th Grade Heats Pied Echo Memorial 720m (544m) 1st $250 4/5th Grade 460m Maiden/graded ROCKHAMPTON JUNE 17 MAY 13 APRIL 1 (D) 5th Grade Heats 460m NQ Intercity Challenge Final (410m) 1st $310 Final B&J Car Sales Young Star Classic 510m Best 8 460m Mother’s Day Bracelet 4th-5th Grade Final 1st $1000 & rug 3/4th Grade 550m

The (April, 2006) Journal Page 34 JOHN MAHONEY Osti’s Joker 2000 John Dillon Memorial. I’d nominate three Derbies - 1989 Worth I reckon it should have won the Rave Review Doing running down Double Dee Rob after a Great greyhound races Run of the Decade it won the run of the year checkered passage, 1997 the three-way finish 2000. with Comrade In Arms just beating Deep Just what is the greatest race you've seen? Some experts give their opinion. Let's hear PAUL DOLAN North and Roanokee, and this year’s with from you. Email the Journal editor on [email protected] NSW dog He’s Some Boy winning 1973 Brother Nose just toppling Watch The Web. Nat Distance Championship at the Gabba. Another which comes to mind was a (Editor’s Note: General Jeff did the same his races with blistering pace for the first Best example I can recall of a dog not Richmond Derby of the late 1970’s when to a Brisbane Cup field, coming from last, 200m. Running track records and winning handling the track, but still being too Golden Spur, Wade Park and Baguio fought railing inside all his rivals and winning in Group races, his performance in the 2001 dominant. Got around the place like a crab, out a sterling finish. super time.) Adelaide Cup to become the only, and still but still beat them. And what about the Paua To Burn - GARY CLARK is, dog to break the 29sec at Angle Park The 1998 Nat Sprint Championship in Eiffella Easter Egg of 2005? Ostis Wish. Amazing win in the marathon indicated nature may well have produced a Perth ... Rapid Journey off box six, running If you want performance wise, it was at WP in 2002. Almost pulled up with a lap special individual. sixth into back stretch, spotting sizeable start Worth Doing beating Happy Valley and West remaining and stunned the crowd when he DAVID BRASCH to the quality of Faithful Hawk and Cape by about 20 lengths in the 1989 National unwound a finish that was bigger than any The then inexperienced National Lass Reggemite. Best example I can recall of field Derby quarter-final running 29.50 - the fastest seen in recent times including Texas Gold. sitting outside Rustic Venture throughout the sense shown to win a feature race, weaved time at Wenty in the five years of grass racing Boomeroo. Who could forget this Coca-Cola Cup at the Gabba then racing away through the field and stormed home to win. over 520m by a clear .24 seconds ... the champion sprinter-stayer. His performance in in the straight to win easily. JOHN BRASCH second fastest time also being by Worth demolishing a National Grand Final field at The clash of Kirsty’s First and National Rapid Journey’s National Sprint win at Doing. He’d “lap” today’s champions! Albion Park in 2002 in track record time Lass in the National Distance final at the Cannington. PAUL AMBROSOLI proved just how good he was. Gabba with the place packed to the rafters Paua To Burn’s Easter Egg win in 2005. There’s a million of them. Rapid Journey. An all time champion of with Kirsty’s fighting off the challenge of After being headed by Eifella off the back Travel Rev in a major distance cup final this country. Every time he won he sealed National Lass to go on and win. The other and coming again in the straight to win. at Harold Park. He was still 11 lengths off another special moment in time. At the head six finalists were bit players in the race. Texas Gold in a heat of the Maidment the leader passing the 457m boxes and still of his Group wins around the country saw his Total Denial and Boomeroo coming from Memorial after getting knocked over just after won. Plenty of dogs have done similar National Sprint title in Perth when coming last and second last together and fighting out start and getting up on line to win. achievements, but not in the class of race or from last to find passages through, inside and the Albion Park Gold Cup in then track record ANON against the opposition he met that night. around the best to win. with just a nose between them at the finish. Whiskey Assassin’s incredible win in a And of course Bold Trease’s fourth Bold Trease. Another stayer and an all- Bold Trease ... in any of his Sandown heat of the Horsham Cup when half way down Sandown Cup victory ... now that was time great. We will always remember the Cups, but generally the fourth one when the home straight he was still no hope of exciting. Makybe Diva three Melbourne Cups. To coming from last (as usual) to create history. winning ... but did. Questions who came from Tenthill Doll’s win in the Golden Easter comprehend what we saw last November is Worth Doing’s Derby quarter-final an impossible position in a heat of the Egg when she was wiped out at the 720m something we will never see again in this victory after jumping for the first time in his Queensland Cup at Beenleigh to still win. boxes and could not win but still got up to lifetime, but we really have because Bold life. Paul Ambrosoli’s call which included The performances of Just The Best right win. Trease won four Sandown Cups (1987 his those memorable words “What will he run?” throughout his sensational victory in the And the way General Jeff just strolled past fourth) the equivalent to horse racing’s big NEIL BROWN Vince Curry series at Ipswich, running near a National Derby field as though they were one. The Most Awesome-Blackjack Tom dead record times and winning by incredible not even there. He’s one of the three best Brett Lee. The speed machine and many heat in the Australian Cup the only one in a margins. Any of the performances of Top sprinters I’ve ever seen. classified him as a “Freak of nature” who won Group 1. Simbi at the Gabba because he was never Big Smig’s Warragul Cup win in 2001 closer than five or six off the fence and still was the best country cup effort I’ve seen. beat the best around. QLD STUD DOG STATISTICS Tangairn’s Australian Cup win in 1984 The wins of Flying Amy in both her Gold November 2005 came from last from the yellow. Coast Cups. She was that quickly out of the The 1993 Top Gun dead heat between boxes both years, she was at the end of the Worth Backing and Golden Currency. matting before another runner had emerged. Sire Dam Serve Whelp Dog Bitch Breeder Banker Hud Bellquatro 1-11-05 7-1-06 4 3 Kennedy Y Bearability Smartley 24-11-05 Niw Holmes Ben’s Fury Awesome Embrace 1-11-05 6-1-06 7 3 Lowe Y Bitability Bale Lady Alabaster 8-11-05 10-1-06 2 4 Clack Whelpings Black Enforcer Dual Attack 17-11-05 20-1-06 2 Vohland Black Enforcer Farmor Sparkles 18-11-05 17-1-06 5 2 Scott Black Enforcer Pure Torque 23-11-05 22-1-06 5 3 Skelly F Bombastic Shiraz Samette 1-11-05 1-1-06 3 2 Green F Sire Dam Whelp Dog Bitch Breeder Brett Lee Yo Yo String 25-11-05 Niw Kyammy Synd F Bearability Our Jazzy Girl 24-2-06 7 3 MckKay Collision Moonlight Song 20-11-05 22-1-06 3 6 Crawford F Ben’s Fury Tropical Escape 2-3-06 4 1 Lennon Droopys Vieri Miss Maraschino 14-11-05 15-1-06 2 7 Apap F Big Daddy Cool Shannons Keysy 1-2-06 3 3 Horn Elite State Agassi’s Ace 18-11-05 17-1-06 6 5 Gilliland F Black Enforcer Solo’s Blondie 6-3-06 2 Fitch Brett Lee Wish Annaliss 12-2-06 1 Moore Elite State Next Station 29-11-05 Niw Three Amigos Synd F Collision Moonlight Song 22-1-06 3 6 Crawford Flying Penske Snapshots 2-11-05 4-1-06 2 2 Moore Racing Synd F Cyrus The Virus Riccadonna Rose 13-3-06 4 3 Hastie Go Wild Teddy Star Mate 28-11-05 29-1-06 1 4 Butibam Synd Elite State Annie’s Lane 15-2-06 6 3 Johnston Gozo Farmer It’s All Fine 3-11-05 5-1-06 3 4 White F Elite State Oriental Angel 21-2-06 4 5 Diva Synd Elite State Pallara Miss 7-2-06 2 5 Mike Synd Grumpy Trumps Skinny Diamond 26-11-05 Niw Johnson Elite State Strawberry Flyer 3-2-06 1 3 Rnr Synd Hallucinate Ginger Legs 3-11-05 4-1-06 4 4 Perry F Elite State Sundown Song 15-2-06 1 3 Taramara Syn Hallucinate Stargari Heiress 8-11-05 8-1-06 6 4 Noon F Elite State Touch Of Havoc 3-3-06 1 Conroy Hallucinate Kathie’s Memory 29-11-05 29-1-06 4 5 Quarrell F Exceptional Double Guess 4-3-06 2 6 Robartson Flying Scott Uki Lady 16-2-06 5 2 Pay Hallucinate Indigo Storm 30-11-05 Nnr Lee F Fool’s Heart Toon Pan Gypsy 17-2-06 6 Griffiths Harvard Bale Emma Gerke 7-11-05 Niw Boody Go Wild Teddy Khazana 25-2-06 1 3 Hollywood Just The Best Brittney Bale 7-11-05 8-1-06 4 6 Felgate Y Gozo Farmer Wild Lady 11-2-06 8 5 Heath Lindale Blue Tears For Ajoy 6-11-05 7-1-06 4 5 I-S B Hallucinate Fool’s Fiasco 15-2-06 7 4 Luke Hallucinate Kathie’s Memory 29-1-06 4 5 Quarrell Lindale Blue Montana Sky 30-11-05 30-1-06 1 6 I-S B Just The Best Arapaho Slayer 21-2-06 5 4 Norquay Modern Assassin Woodoak Lass 1-11-05 2-1-06 2 2 Dixon F Just The Best Bentley One Dot 13-2-06 6 5 Bentley Synd Modern Assassin Justa Revenge 23-11-05 25-1-06 4 3 Mackenroth Just The Best Sparkelle Burn 1-3-06 1 5 Thompson Most Awesome Iza Tora 2-11-05 2-1-06 3 1 Balligari Synd Y Just The Best Thread The Web 8-2-06 1 2 Thompson Just The Best Tranquil Shiraz 23-2-06 2 4 Felgate New Age Outlaw Candid Lass 22-11-05 21-1-06 2 5 Neibling Y Lansley Bale Prime Pippa 19-2-06 1 2 Champagne Synd November Fury Wasted Effort 23-11-05 23-1-06 3 4 Reberger F Lansley Bale Zephyr Zoom 25-2-06 1 2 Turnbull Placard Snow In Summer 12-11-05 16-1-06 2 2 Smt Synd Y Lille Gutten Tikolo 1-3-06 1 Tornquist Robust Character Mistle Toes 24-11-05 29-1-06 1 3 Goodman Y Lindale Blue Happy Hobbler 18-2-06 5 9 Trappett New Age Outlaw Candid Lass 21-1-06 2 5 Neibling Surf Lorian Miss Milano 18-11-05 19-1-06 3 3 Big Guns Synd F November Fury Dimple’s Choice 28-2-06 3 5 Boody Surf Lorian Flip It Up 23-11-05 26-1-06 5 1 Knudsen November Fury Highland Flyer 2-3-06 2 7 Eddie Surf Lorian Northern Angel 30-11-05 1-2-06 6 6 Smith Y Solve The Puzzle Tear Drop Creek 2-2-06 4 3 Dwyer Trendy Leigh Shy Kiss 12-11-05 12-1-06 5 2 Bradley Solve The Puzzle Zoom Too 21-2-06 4 Giles Stately Bird Hippy Gale 4-2-06 8 2 Schrull Trendy Leigh Justice Tough 29-11-05 Niw Clay Surf Lorian Flip It Up 26-1-06 5 1 Knudsen Typhoon Tide Monegeeta 30-11-05 30-1-06 2 6 Brook F Surf Lorian Northern Angel 1-2-06 6 6 Smith Whisky Assassin Four Way Fire 1-11-05 3-1-06 4 6 Driver Y Surf Lorian Vividity 8-2-06 7 Marschke Whisky Assassin Royal Donna 2-11-05 2-1-06 3 5 Crisci Token Prince Crystal Hill 19-2-06 1 6 Temnick Synd Typhoon Tide Monegeeta 30-1-06 2 6 Brook Your Awesome Minnie’s Mixup 20-11-05 21-1-06 3 Leaver Villasanti Lovely Jubbly 17-2-06 1 5 Giallourakis

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At Stud ... MagicMagicMagic TranceTranceTrance (Awesome Assassin-Witch Spell) Multiple Group Race winner in three states. Won 2005 Group 2 Ballarat Cup in a race record and near track record of 24.83 (TR 24.81 Whisky Free progesterone, Swab Essential, Assassin). Defeating red hot field the likes of Melbourne Cup Full Refund if nil pups. His Sire winner Closing Argument, Mountain Dry etc. Magic Trance won Awesome Assassin needs no by an incredible 9 3/4 lengths. $660 inc GST introduction as a sire. He has Won 2005 Group 3 Gold Coast Cup Frozen semen available. been one of Australia’s all time running .12 off Pororoca’s TR and in doing so defeated Topgun Wizardry Kennels, great sires producing many Winner Black Enforcer on his merits and many other great Devon Meadows Victoria Group race winners and Track chasers. Contact Paul Westerveld record holders. Won 2005 Group 2 W.A Derby His Dam at Cannington in a flying 30.34 defeating dogs of the calibre of 0412 887 226 Lord Monelli. Witch Spell is from a dynasty of Magic Trance was also a finalist in the: consistently producing broodbitches. She has a 3/4 out at Sandown finishing 2nd Group 3 Launching Pad cross which makes Magic Group 2 Warragul Cup finishing 3rd Trance suited to most colonial Group 2 Cranbourne Cup finishing 5th bred bitches and most Magic Trance accumulated $115,000 in stakes and all these professional breeders know the achievements in just over one year’s racing and he is not importance of Hybrid Vigour in even 3 years old. their pedigree. Magic Trance will be at stud for Some of his winning times on various tracks include: a short time while he recovers Geelong (25.30 on rain affected track defeating Pororoca by from a compound injury to his 4 3/4 Lengths. Next best 25.95); tarsal bone suffered in the Sandown 29.91, Meadows 30.19, Cranbourne 30.47, Ballarat Warragul Cup Final. 24.83, Gold Coast 25.72, Cannington 30.34, Bendigo 24.43. The (April, 2006) Journal Page 36