Surf Lorian (Just the Best-Barrio Fiesta)

JOURNAL

Official Publication of the Greyhound Racing Authority of Qld

Registered by Australia Post MAY 2004 Volume 171 Publication No. QBP 3978 Surf Lorian (Just The Best-Barrio Fiesta)

Kristy Zammit (above) pals up with exciting young sprinter Surf Lorian (right) while owner Peter Bellamy's son Matthew and mum Mavis are proud of the young star.

Ipswich Track Record 30.18 Gold Coast Track Record 25.61 Albion Park Equal Track Record 29.73

Kibble and Biscuits New standard biscuit size

Available nowThe (May, from 2004) Journal your local Page stockists 1 JOURNAL Pride of Qld racing

I AM very proud to be a part of Queensland greyhound racing. The industry is going through a purple patch, Chairman: Phil Bennett on and off the track. Members: Kerry Watson The feats of Bogie Leigh in Melbourne, GRA Chair Chris Williams Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane have been David Stitt outstanding and demonstrate the high standards we have achieved in our MANAGEMENT breeding industry and the talent in our Phil Bennett General Manager Darren Beavis training ranks. [email protected] I congratulate and thank Les Bein and Chairman of Stewards Danny Ryan Tony Brett, not only for the feats of their [email protected] wonderful dog, but for the way they have Investigations Daryl Kays allowed all Queensland to experience the [email protected] success. Grading Panel Eddie Little, The page one publicity she has been Bogie Leigh Ken Hutchinson getting in the Gatton Star is the best kind wins the [email protected] of publicity the industry can achieve. Group 1 Registrar Liz Murray The decision to keep her chasing Golden [email protected] further glory is welcomed. Easter Egg. Finance controller Abhendra Kumar Just when you thought it couldn’t get [email protected] any better, along comes Surf Lorian, Noel Christensen HEAD OFFICE breaking three track records and matching photo. Albion Park Raceway, Flying Amy’s 520m record at Amy Street, Breakfast Creek headquarters, which has stood since 1995. (Office Hours Admin 8.30am to This young dog has the potential to be a dogs of grade three level or better. has to a large extent, been heavily 4.30pm Monday-Friday. superstar. It was not long ago that it was difficult subsidising the Monday class one meeting, Scratchings 7.30am) I wish Tony Zammit and the Bellamy to attract more than one high-grade race on will report a loss on operations this POSTAL ADDRESS family all the best with Surf Lorian. Thursday nights. financial year. PO Box 250, Albion, Q, 4010 It was pleasing to see the standard of It is clear the two class one meetings at I thank the club for continued support TELEPHONE the races at Albion Park on the night of the Albion Park a week has resulted in dogs of this meeting which I believe has had, (07) 3262 7800 (Office) final of the Clem Jones Cup. Not only did progressing quicker through the grades. and will continue to have, a great impact in (07) 3262 7809 (Fax) that race have a top grade field, but there This has come at a cost. raising the standard of racing in (07) 3862 4437 (Fax noms) were three other races on the program for It is apparent the Brisbane Club, which Queensland and ensure good dogs continue 1800 851155 (Phone Noms, to race here. Mon-Fri 7am-8.30am) To demonstrate the impact good racing Recorded Field Info 1900 95 7003 has on turnover, UniTAB figures for Faxed Field Info 1902 26 1004 March show turnover on greyhound racing E-mail address: in Queensland up 23.7% compared to [email protected] ammit's March 2003, while the total increase in Web address: www.graq.org.au turnover on all greyhound racing for the same period was up 16%. Z I can report the decision to de-licence Editor and Advertising DAVID BRASCH Rearing and owners and syndicates has seen a marked PO Box 537, Everton Park, increase in the number of new participants Brisbane, Qld, 4053. Spelling Farm seeking registration. Ph: (07) 3355 6019 If this encourages new blood into the Fax: (07) 3355 6029 industry, it can only be good for the E-mail: [email protected] breeding industry and TAB turnover. I am happy with the way the regional Advertising Rates clubs are performing. 'If you want your Townsville continues to distribute Full Page $583 Pups For Sale puppy to have prizemoney from its allocation at levels Half Page $302.50 that would shame some of the TAB clubs. Quarter Page $170.50 40 acre property provides ... good nutrition, Bundaberg continues to trade its way out of One-Eighth Page $99 plenty of financial difficulties. Classifieds $22/$44 I thank the committees and staff of all (All prices are GST inclusive) * Spacious galloping paddocks galloping and the clubs for their efforts. I think the above All casual adverts must be constant care, matters demonstrate some of the reasons paid for in advance. with dams and shade for my feeling of pride. Advertisers Note: Notification of * Quality feeding and worming take advantage of cessation of advertising: The GRA program years of requires one month prior notice, in writing, if you wish to cease regular * Pups taught to lead at an experience within advertising in the GRA’s Board early age and handled the industry and WANTED Journal. This is to be sent direct to the Authority at PO Box 250, Albion, regularly give it the best 4010. Failure to provide this will result * All pups kennelled before start in life on in the advertiser being sent an account breaking in 1 Dog Walking for advertisements which appear in all our farm' subsequent Journals. * Excellent facilities available Machine for whelping litters THE GRA advises that fees may GEORGE Must be in good now be paid by EFTPOS, Bankcard, ZAMMIT condition. Visa and Mastercard. If you decide to pay by Bankcard, Visa or Mastercard, you may do so by telephoning the Authority on For any information, pedigrees, faxes, e-mails or photos Phone Peter (07) 32627800. Contact George Zammit (07) 54266209 (0427) 758493

The (May, 2004) Journal Page 2 Cartoon Corner ... by Stan Wolek General Manager

Darren Beavis

THE GRA was recently approached by purchase of a new tractor to be use in track trial track operators regarding the inability preparation. to obtain public liability insurance. The new semaphore board at the Ipswich To be registered as a trial track with the club is due to be installed this month. The GRA it is a requirement of the trial track GRA contributed half the cost of $17,000. operator to have some form of insurance Also at Ipswich, improvements have been cover. made to the running rail and lure system by A meeting was held with representatives local contractor Bevan Williamson through of registered trial tracks and the GRA in an A.I.M.S. Industrial. The Board’s contribution attempt to formulate a group trial track was $20,000. 'Are there any dogs hard to box?' insurance policy. New promotional gear has been ordered It is hopeful something can be achieved for the GRA. This will include newly A written nomination is required to Grand Final at Albion Park on June 3. from this to enable these tracks to remain designed polo shirts, caps etc. ensure eligibility for the series. The number * First placegetter in the Townsville Final registered and open to licensees. of heats conducted will be determined by the shall represent that club in the Grand Final OWNERS and trainers are reminded of number of nominations received per club. at Albion Park on June 3. NOW that the GRA has classified owners the Q.L.D. Group Fifth Grade Statewide * A $22 nomination fee is payable at * $500 shall be applied to the Townsville only and syndicates as registered persons and Challenge which starts in the middle of this kennelling on the conduct of each club’s Final winner to assist in travelling expenses no fee applies, these persons will no longer month. heats. to Brisbane. receive a copy of The Journal. Conditions of the race are: * Greyhounds are eligible to compete in * Third placegetters from Ipswich and However, it is pointed out to these groups a series at one track ONLY. Gold Coast will be balloted as reserves for a Journal is sent to licensed persons i.e. For greyhounds eligible to be nominated * To be the Grand Final at Albion Park on June 3. attendants, owner-trainers and public for Class 3 5th Grade at close of nominations. eligible, * Trophies shall be presented trainers. $22 nomination fee applies (payable at greyhounds Must ATTENDANT FEE to each club’s Final Should an owner or member of a kennelling) have been The Board of the GRA has approved a winner with a syndicate want to continue receiving a Heats and Finals to be conducted at: domiciled in reduction in the Attendant Licence fee to presentation rug Journal each month, they are recommended 1st Pref Queensland (3) $20. Persons wishing to take out a three- provided to all to either take out Journal subscription for $44 Gold Coast Tuesday (3) May 18-25 three months year Attendant’s licence will receive a 15% greyhounds per year (11 editions) or become a licensed 2nd Pref prior to the discount, in line with other licence fees. representing their club person. Ipswich Wednesday (3) May 19-26 close of The new fee was effective on April 1. for use in the Grand Our current fee for Attendants is $20. Townsville Thursday (4) May 20-27 nominations Final. 3rd Pref i.e. February 13. THE Board recently approved a grant of Albion Park Friday (3) May 21-28 * To be eligible to compete in the WHAT wonderful $17,000 to the Gold Coast club for the Grand Final at Albion Park June 3 Townsville Series, greyhounds Must have ambassadors for 1st $25,000 been domiciled from Gympie and North (3) Queensland greyhound racing Bogie Leigh 2nd $8000 three months prior to the close of and her connections have become. 3rd $4000 nominations i.e. February 13. Her all-the-way victory in the Group 1 Greyhound Data 4th - 8th $600 * Heats and Finals will be conducted over Golden Easter Egg at Wentworth Park was Eligibility/Conditions: the following distances: Gold Coast 457m, enjoyed by all Queenslanders. Greyhound breeders should be * The Q.L.D. Group 5th Grade Statewide Ipswich 520m, Albion Park 520m and Owner Les Bein and trainer Tony Brett aware of the value of the fantastic Challenge is open to greyhounds eligible for Townsville 498m. have not been afraid to take on the best website produced by Gunnar von Class 3 5th Grade at close of nominations. The Grand Final at Albion Park will be Australia-wide and her four Group 1 victories Boehn in Stuttgart, Germany. * Nominations for all Heats conducted conducted over 520m. are testament to her greatness. The site can be accessed via at Gold Coast, Ipswich, Albion Park and * First and second greyhounds from Gold Many are claiming her Queensland’s best www.greyhound-data.com Townsville will close on May 13 at 8.30am Coast and Ipswich Finals shall represent their ever. It's well worth a look for the with the GRA. respective clubs in the Grand Final at Albion And congratulations to Peter Bellamy and information available. The best of Greyhounds must be specifically Park on June 3. Tony Zammit on Surf Lorian equalling of its kind. nominated for the Q.L.D. Group Statewide * First, second and third from the Albion Flying Amy’s long-standing track record at Challenge. Park Final shall represent that club in the Albion Park.

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The (May, 2004) Journal Page 3 Stipes take hard line on transfer of ownership

Chief Steward

Danny Ryan

THE time has arrived for stewards to take labelled and its use identified by a registered a much harder line on the failure of licensees vet. It well might be illegal to have un- Murray White, kennel foreman for the Paul Felgate team at Alberton, with to comply with the Rules in relation to the labelled substances on your property or in the vastly improved sprinting bitch Tranquil Shiraz. transfer of ownership of greyhounds. your possession. The rules are quite specific in this area (Board Rule 64). Any person who purchases I WOULD like to hear from licensees or transfers a greyhound to another trainer on an issue I have raised on a number of MUST NOTIFY THE BOARD AND occasions at the National Chief Stewards SUPPLY THE PAPEWORK WITHIN THE Conference with only lukewarm support. Registrar PERSCRIBED TIME. The offences of Failing To Pursue and Despite raising this issue a number of Fighting. times in the past, disputes continue to arise Do we need both offences? simply because the paperwork has not been Is it possible for a greyhound to fight, and completed. pursue the lure with due commitment at the Liz Murray The most common problem arises from same time ... I don’t think so. “giveaways”. I therefore beg the question, why do we The receiver of the greyhound has an need the fighting rule at all? open trainers license so no transfer takes I believe we should abolish the fighting place. The giveaway wins a couple of races rule and then review the penalties for failing In the first week of April we sent out licence applications that may be under the new trainer, the old owner wants to pursue. pamphlets to Syndicate/Confederacy necessary because of the changes or his greyhound back This would remove the reference to and Owners (only) licensees explaining renewals. Please take this warning seriously as greyhounds fighting which places an our new registration system. Owners The Authority has reduced the fee inquiries will be held where necessary and unnecessary stigma on greyhounds by the (only) and Syndicate/Confederacy for Attendant’s as from February 1, penalties will be issued if the Rules have been uneducated public and those who may dislike licences will be changed to registered 2004 for new applicants to $20 per year broken. our sport. Owners & Syndicate/Confederacy and or $51 for three years. It would also remove the argument of “did fees no longer are incurred. In the first week of May we will be I TAKE this opportunity to remind you the greyhound make contact”, afterall the I would like to advise licensees who sending out renewal notices to of your obligations in relation to the treatment result is the same. hold a Syndicate/Confederacy or Owner Attendants, Stud Masters, Owner/ of your greyhounds. If stewards are considering charging a (only) licence that we will refund the Trainers and Public Trainers whose Should you see the need for any greyhound for fighting and establish the balance of licence renewal fee paid for licences expiry June 30, 2004. medication or treatment for your greyhound greyhound did not make contact then the any period past June 30, 2004. We ask for your assistance by you should immediately seek advice or attend greyhound is charged with failing to pursue. e.g. A licence renewed for three submitting your application for renewal your vet. I look forward to your opinions on this years in 2003-06. no later than 1 June 2004. Any substance supplied must be correctly area of the Rules that creates great discussion. The refund for both Syndicate/ VACCINATIONS Confederacy and Owners (only) will be The Authority will introduce $88.66. compulsory vaccination for litters Credit can be transferred to new whelped on/after July 1, 2004. The Authority will require proof of first POSTMAN'S RIDGE vaccination, minimum C3, given between the ages of 8 and 12 weeks Proof of vaccination must be lodged Greyhound Complex LADY with the application to register litter. The Authority will provide a notice of vaccination form for this purpose. Trialling Daily TRAINER (Closed Tues & Wed) Has vacancies for DISCLAIMER The Greyhound Journal regrets that it is not From October trials will run from performed or maiden possible to verify information other than that conveyed in editorial content of the publication. 7am to 9am dogs - reasonable rates. Although The Journal uses its best endeavours to ensure the accuracy of everything it publishes, Break-ins, Pre-education - Spelling the Fair Trading Act 1985 requires The Journal Contact John and Sharyn Collins to disclaim any belief in the truth or falsity of Ph Glenda Dart information which is supplied to it and which is Ph (07) 46303688 published in other than editorial content. (02) 66725314 Opinions expressed in the editorial content Mob 0408 789076 of this magazine are wholly those of the respective 0402 869366 authors and not necessarily those of the publishers.

The (May, 2004) Journal Page 4 Challenge backers have big plans for Albion

KENMORE developers, the Q.L.D. the Ipswich Jets rugby league team and Group, have huge plans for the inner- with GRA Board member Chris city suburb of Albion, and are taking Williams a long-time player in greyhound racing along for the ride. management of the Jets, it was natural Director George Cheihk recently greyhound racing would come up with signed off on a three-year sponsorship the pair. deal with the Greyhound Racing The Q.L.D. Group does considerable Authority backing the Q.L.D. Group work in the Ipswich area. It also Fifth Grade Statewide Challenge. sponsors the Redbank Plains league The series, staged at Albion Park, the team, is active in Lead On, a community Gold Coast, Ipswich and Townsville, has youth project in Ipswich, and the a final worth $25,000 to the winner on Ipswich Hospice. June 3 at Albion Park. “And we are active in helping local Cheihk was keen to involve schools in the Ipswich area, all because greyhound racing in his plans and hopes of our Collingwood Park development,” for Albion. The Q.L.D. Group has a said Seymour. “So it was only natural $100 million development planned for we would want to do the same at Albion in the Crosby Road area (artists Albion.” impression left). develop, and greyhound racing is an But that’s been George Cheihk’s way Q.L.D. Group also sponsors the “We are always aware of the need important part of Albion,” said Q.L.D. since he moved to Brisbane from Sydney Brisbane Lions and Formula 3 motor for recognition in an area we intend to Group spokeswoman Danielle Seymour. three years ago. racing star Daniel Pappas who is George came north after selling the currently fourth in the Australian No Bull mobile phone business. He had Championship race. 60 outlets across Sydney. The company recently donated a AT the GBOTA branch meeting held in He came north for a lifestyle change house and land package to the Royal April, it was decided to write to the Brisbane GBOTA News and it wasn’t long before he had bought Children’s Hospital for auction in May. Club seeking reasons for the club’s continued 600 acres near Redbank Plaza to Greyhound racing has become part refusal to trial in an early AM timeslot which develop Collingwood Park, a 2000 house of the scene at Q.L.D. Group. The new would benefit our greyhound’s welfare in hot block site. Fifth Grade Statewide Challenge is an summer months. “We bought the Crosby Road site exciting series and will run for three No other club in Australia shows such Kev Galloway some time ago and expect it to start years. Future greyhound racing stars contempt for licensee’s requirements. within 18 months,” said Seymour. “We will emerge from such a series. Now that daylight saving has ended and plan 180 luxury apartments.” George Cheihk and the Q.L.D. the colder months are with us, there should states. George Cheihk has been a sponsor of Group will have put them on their way. be no reason for continuing the chaos of * Wording in Australian Rules “where a waiting one race to go home has created. greyhound in the opinion of stewards” be Forced to wait one race in winter would be changed to “where a greyhound on the the height of stupidity. evidence of the stewards”. Some months ago the GRA gave the * Queensland licensees concern about the thumbs up to a trial of preferential draws for amalgamation by stealth the GRA Capalaba. The GBOTA will seek a progress Governance model submitted to the report. Government without the required industry The Australian Federation of Greyhound meeting being called for discussion. Owners and Trainers Association held its The major concern is the ambiguity of 24th annual conference in Sydney in April. KPMG’s revised document, which leaves the Some issues discussed were: Queensland greyhound industry at the * The NSW GBOTA is drafting a letter disposal of the whims of the Queensland re all the states’ affiliation with the NSW Racing Office. Branch of the GBOTA. The main reasons * Discussion of the National Animal being its 1400 members and the fact it Welfare strategy. conducts meetings at 11 TAB tracks and has * Discussion of various state breeding 30 branches throughout the state. schemes. It also has representation on GRNSW. * Quarantine policy. * Work towards standardization of * Minimum number to make up fields. penalties throughout Australia. The next GBOTA branch meeting will * Hot weather policy to be in place in all be held at 6pm at Albion Park on May 3. BEARABILITY Blue & White Dog, March '96, 35kg. (Credibility-Kissy Bear) Won 13 races from 14 starts. Trk Rec Twba 25.2.

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The (May, 2004) Journal Page 5 America's Cup challenger Gretel II (left) Barry's and Darren and Barry Russell (right) with one of their successful still greyhound team.

By DAVID BRASCH BARRY Russell would pardon the pun, making but he’s been sailing along since he took up greyhound racing 20 years ago. Russell, 68, his wife Maureen and sons Darren and Andrew, have achieved more waves than their fair share of success with gallopers like Tears For Jupiter, Tough Hombre, Huge Day Hughie etc. He remembers vividly preparing off But Barry has been sailing along all his Sydney Heads in 30-knot winds and getting life ... literally. washed overboard. “We were seven miles out A born and bred Balmain boy, Barry to sea, I got swept over but was lucky to be boasts a sailing career which took him to the able to get back onto the boat,” he said. “No ultimate of ocean racing, the 12 metre one even knew I was gone.” America’s Cup challenge, and took him there By the time Gretel II was ready to take twice. on the Cup, a challenger series had been Barry was part of the Sir Frank Packer- started. Gretel II beat the French challenge backed challenge by Gretel in 1962 and for the right to take on the Yanks in 1970. Gretel II in 1970, challenges which Jim (later Sir James) Hardy was the eventually paved the way for Allan Bond’s skipper and Barry was No 2 on the bow. Australia II to win the thing in 1983. “We all got a Rolex watch for beating But Barry was bred to be a sailor. His the French and I still wear it today,” said father Tony was world 18ft champion in Barry. 1949. Gretel II was beaten by Intrepid and Barry “I started sailing when I was about nine Russell, by then with a young family, decided or 10, back in 1945-46,” said Barry. his time chasing America’s Cup glory was “Eventually I progressed to the 18 footers over. racing on Sydney Harbour. There was more “I sailed for 10 years out of the Royal money bet on those races than at Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron, but gave it away in Randwick in those days. the 1980s,” he said. “There was eight or nine ferries following By this time he was hankering to give the races all day with bookies on board taking greyhound racing a try. He put up three bets, illegally.” Brisbane was too tough for Russell, he caught invincible Yanks. kennels at the back of his house in Balmain Sailing “The Fox”, Barry won the the eye. “I got a phone call just after that from “I was a reserve for the final crew,” said and got the bug. Australian 18ft championship on Sydney Frank McKnoulty, a great 18ft sailor, to try Barry. “We won a race but lost the Cup to Ten years ago he and his family moved Harbour and headed to Brisbane for the out for the 12 metres.” Weatherly.” to Beaudesert and the winners have been world championships. Packer was putting together Australia’s Packer would not give up, and Barry flowing since. “We got flogged by a boat called Venom, first America’s Cup challenge. He made the Russell was along for the ride. Tears Of Jupiter has won $139,000 in designed and sailed by Bob Miller who later crew and for months sailed a US boat called “I was a truck driver at the time so you stakes for the family and is their pride and changed his name to Ben Lexcen. Lexcen Vim which Packer had leased to train his can see I was a fish out of water with all these joy. The bitch is likely to come home for one would go on to be a great 12-metre designer,” team. guys. But I stayed loyal to Packer even last try at the Albion Park Gold Cup and then said Barry. Barry went to Newport on Rhode Island though Dame Pattie challenged for the Cup retirement. Even though the world title opposition in just north of New York to take on the after Gretel’s failed bid.” “We’ve had some smart dogs,” said Barry. “Huge Day Hughie was flying but broke a hock. He’s back but we don’t think he will be as good. “We sold Tough Hombre as a young dog because he was never going to run a strong 500 metres. He’s now at stud in Sweden.” The family has 27 dogs on the property now, including a litter of eight by Primo Uno- Glenlogan Girl the dam of Huge Day Hughie. Barry might not be tripping about the world chasing glory on 12 metre yachts these days, but he’s still causing a few waves among the greyhound industry. Golf day GOLFERS among greyhound racing eagerly await the annual State of Origin clash conducted by Tony Zammit each year. Tony is well underway with preparations for this year's event at Windaroo on Friday, June 11. Cost will be $55 which includes electric cart, round of golf and lunch. Tony is working on providing prizes, as usual, for good and not so good golfers. Women are most welcome and all golfers will be placed in a team for the four-ball ambrose format. Contact Tony on (07) 32875927.

The (May, 2004) Journal Page 6 SOUTHERN CHAMP

(Phantom Flash x Wise Flyer) Red Fawn 36kg The WINNERS are ROLLING in!

TIGER STRONG ex Lucky Penna Fastest ever maiden Albion Park 30.04, 35.06 on 600m debut, 30.86 BON Ipswich.

ART MANN ex Lucky Penna 7 wins to date, 30.76 BON Ipswich, 30.36 Albion Park.

WOODBERRY FLYER ex Chrissys Domain 6 wins to date, 2 wins Wentworth Park.

TEXAN BEAUTY ex Lucky Penna Finalist Vince Curry Maiden, 36.36 622m Gold Coast.

SMOKEY BURNS ex Stunning Fire Winner R&J Everett Memorial Maiden Canberra 310m. FEE EBONY GLEAM ex Blue Gleam $660 13 sts, 5 wins, 4 plc. 4 wins Bathurst PB 30.29. (inc GST) Also ...

Tempest Ellyse ex Picabo Street. Finalist VIP Maiden Wentworth Park. Royal Gleam ex Blue Gleam. 3 wins Cowra, Orange. Yuringi ex Miss Gleam. 2 wins Cowra, Dubbo. Contact Benjamin Davgar ex Cheeky Davgar. Won Singleton. Saxonator ex Lucky Penna. Won Gold Coast. Moving North ex Chrissys Domain. Won Cessnock. Sarah Pringle Sydney Mick ex Elite Nina. 2 wins Cowra. Tenzing ex Lucky Penna. Won Gold Coast. (07) Big Brave Joey ex Alley Skopos. Won Bathurst. My Pal Brock ex Alleu Skopos. Won Bathurst. 54264105 Southern Grace ex Chrissys Domain. Won Cessnock. Southern Sparkle ex Cherryann Bale. Won heat Magic Maiden Wentworth Pk. Doc Rossi ex Miss Gleam. Won Bundaberg.

The (May, 2004) Journal Page 7 RACINOS state’s ... that’s the marketing NOW word and tourism in efforts. thoroughbred RACINOS ... the There are racing in the 45,000 people United States. with jobs in Racinos racing in are casino/ Louisiana. racetracks Delta and they look answer in the US Downs has likely to make floated the Louisiana the idea of each pre-eminent racing state in the US ... machines by the end of 2004. committed to live racing and investing of the four tracks in the state having a yes, that’s right Louisiana! Delta Downs just wrapped up its money in the facility, in part because of $1 million race, while the Louisiana Since the first Racino opened at thoroughbred meet with a 33% increase a stable tax environment that gives Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association is Delta Downs in 2002, more than $40 in total tote turnover and Evangeline racetracks and horsemen a much larger advocating one state-bred million has been generated for purses Downs has seen purses doubled. share of slots proceeds than the state championship day per track, with a and breed development for racing. Louisiana Downs is expected to have receives. bonus scheme tied to all four events. Racinos at Louisiana Downs and an expanded casino with 1400 slot Government and corporate officials Delta Downs last year offered the $1 Evangeline Downs opened in 2003, and machines ready by May. in Louisiana are on a mission to make million Delta Jackpot for two-year- Fair Grounds is in line for slot The company which runs the track is horse racing a key component of the olds.

By DAVID BRASCH DURING Cairns champ Tropical One’s attempt at breaking the record for successive Gretchen's the wins, his trainer Stan Montague decided it would be a good idea to get a couple of potential broodbitches for his dog when he goes to stud. And along the way Stan won his first One says Stan Golden Muzzle (410m). Stan Montague (Vittoria It was with Gretchen Bale (SC’s Mask Bale) and his dad Leo Rider-Raelee Bale) who downed littermate (Gretchen Bale). and now kennelmate Vittoria Bale after having been bought from Paul Wheeler only he told The Journal. won’t have a service fee, but if anyone wants a month before the series. Gretchen Bale headed north with the least to use him, then so be it.” “I had been chasing a bitch with the long- wraps of the trio Stan bought, and with a Tropical One might have been a bit term aim of putting her to Tropical One,” said warning that she may be a bit timid. unlucky not to have made the record above Stan. “So I contacted Paul and he had three “She was timid when she first arrived but 30 straight wins. bitches in training with Tom Tzouvelis in she has really settled in well since coming “He won 10 in a row over 410m up here Brisbane that he said I could buy. here and is fantastic now,” said Stan. “She’s during last year, but I stepped him up to 500 “I got three for the price of two. The other a lovely bitch, tall, very leggy and we are metres to run in the Cairns Cup series,” said one, Ipana Bale, is smart as well.” over the moon with her. Stan. “He ran second in his Cup heat after Stan admits he didn’t know much about “The three bitches will win plenty of races leading, folding up at the finish. the pedigress of Gretchen and Vittoria Bale in Cairns and I must thank Paul Wheeler for “He was then beaten in a couple of runs but is happy they are by the American sire the way our dealings went. He was fantastic. before switching back to the sprint and SC’s Mask Rider and trace back on the “I couldn’t have got better educated starting the long winning run.” damline to champion Winifred Bale. dogs.” Stan says Tropical One is a unique dog “And I’ve never had better kennel dogs While his win in the time-honoured who takes an incredible amount of galloping. that those two bitches with the US sireline,” Golden Muzzle was his first with Gretchen “I run him every day,” he said. “The dog lives Stan and Leo with Tropical One. Bale, Stan was feeling more pressure at the to gallop. I free gallop him every second day Cecil John time with Tropical One’s chase of the and on the other day put him behind the lure. Malawi Kountry Hank Australian record for successive wins ... 21 “Whenever he races he pulls up so well Malawi’s Prince Midland Trend Duchess Marina SC’s Mask Rider (US) held by Mount Isa galloper Sophocles. it is almost as though he’s ready to race Ashigga Barry Lyndon “I’ve done a few interviews since he again.” Black Pirate HM Sion Atwell Romantic Lady started the chase,” said Stan. “I’m an old Stan has a litter of pups by Bitability Bale Zoomer GRETCHEN BALE bushie and would rather be fishing. The dog out of Tropical Twister a litter sister to TROPICAL ONE Pretty Short deserves all the credit for whatever he has Tropical One. Acacia Park Pretty Fearless Acacia Ablaze Fearless Payout achieved.” Granddam Infertesimal was a giveaway Watusi Rose Raelee Bale Stan Montague talks in awe of Tropical from the Mick Zammit kennel. Her two litters Infertesimal Statistician Worth Doing Emma Lee Bale One and is adamant he will give him his produced the winners of 99 races and an ever- No Hostility Christina Bale chance to stand stud duties in Cairns. “He increasing 120 races respectively. No Liability Three AWESOME Bitches For Sale Whelped 23-12-03 FUR N FINS Fresh Pet Foods - Aquaria - Pet Accessories Sire: AWESOME ASSASSIN Wholesale Prices as @ May 1 1kg 20kg Dam: STARGARI HEIRESS Roo Pieces & Mince $2.30 $2.10 (Just The Best-Stargari) Chicken Mince $0.90 $0.80 STARGARI HEIRESS (12 wins, 4 at Alb Pk 30.42 BON, Ips 30.77, Casino Chicken Pieces $0.90 $0.80 27.18, 22.68, Tweed 23.92. Finalist Ipswich Auction, Ipswich Gold Cup, Casino Beef Heart $1.80 $1.60 Cup). Litter sister to WATERVIEW STAR (Group 1 Adelaide Cup, Group 2 Beef Pieces & Mince $1.90 $1.79 Cranbourne Cup, finalist Melbourne Cup, now at stud), SCOTTISH EXPRESS We can also create any combination of meats you require. (Group 2 Ipswich Gold Cup, broke 2 track records, now at stud). Half sister to BEYOND THE STARS (broke 2 track records, at stud in Ireland), AS Please call to obtain a current wholesale price list. DIRECTED (Shane Taylor Memorial). Shop 3, 169 Station Rd, Burpengary, Qld, 4505 $2500 each Contact: Greg Cannon (07) 33551548 Ph (07) 38885052 Fax: (07) 38888069

The (May, 2004) Journal Page 8 Di's line as Smooth as they come

ABOUT 11 years ago Diane Hannon It was also a producing damline ... just decided to give greyhound racing away. what Diane was looking for. Her husband Joff had recently died and Brute Girl, twice at winner at the Gabba, she felt she needed a break. had also produced such quality gallopers as She sold up most of the greyhounds they Tiger Chariot, who eventually won 13 races had and had a break. at Angle Park, Mareeba Man, a winner at So how is it that Diane is now riding the Albion Park, Wenty and Sandown, and the crest of a winning wave with some of the best smart Shin Char who also won in three states. dogs she’s had? Deep North had finished the closest of And with it has come a host of feature seconds in the National Derby. race wins with Smooth Syrah (Just The Best- When Kalka Kate, a full sister to Deep Kalka Kate) including the recent Clem Jones North but from a later repeat mating, retired Cup at Albion Park. to stud Diane put her to Just The Best. “When I decided to get back into dogs a It’s been a superstar mating. few years ago, I decided I needed a good Diane is the first to admit Smooth Syrah broodbitch line,” Diane told The Journal. is the best she has owned. So she went straight to Tom and Larraine The bitch has also won the Group 3 Paterson who sold her a couple of pups for Interstate Challenge in Perth, and the $3000 each. Anniversary Trophy and Publicans Cup at Robbie Morgan and They were a dog and a bitch by Worthy Albion Park. Smooth Syrah. Reward-Brute Girl. But also from the litter are smart The cross had already worked to gallopers, and city winners Kalka Jak, produced the flying sprinter and subsequently Mylora Plain, Red Syrah and Tom Boy Tom. Group1 producing sire Deep North. Kalka Jak set a track record for 720m at wonderful job with her. for Diane, Smooth Syrah and Red Syrah are Diane bought the pups and the bitch, Lismore. “She’s the best I’ve had and full credit to also destined to be broodbitches sooner rather racing as Kalka Kate, won 15 races (four at Diane is the first to heap praise on Robbie Robbie Morgan and Belinda Reid who have than later. Albion Park) and was placed in the Ipswich Morgan and his partner Belinda Reid who brought her on to such heights,” said Hannon. But while Smooth Syrah is in the form Auction final. prepare Smooth Syrah and have done such a While Kalka Kate is still producing litters she’s in, that will have to wait.

The (May, 2004) Journal Page 9 Tony's first winner ran 29.02 at Lawnton

THE first greyhound Tony Zammit Since then Tony has lifted the quality a Coast and equalled Flying Amy's Albion the kennels and on race days I have to put trained was an escape artist called Sefton tad. Park record of 29.73 in successive starts. him on the walking machine just to settle Piper. Household names in the industry like All the industry is talking about the blue him down for the rest of the day.” He and his brothers were running the Trojan Tears, Credibility, Cool Marvel, brindle owned by long-time kennel clients Zammit has been very protective of the breaking-in and trial track at Deception Elusive Odie, Pewterfrost etc have made Mavis Bellamy and her son Peter. dog, keeping him to low grades races to Bay and a local trainer gave Tony the dog Zammit a huge name as a trainer. “Surf Lorian has the ability to lead, is a gain valuable experience despite his because it was costing him more to get it And now comes Surf Lorien. great railer, has track sense and his best obvious ability. out of the pound each week than it was “At this stage of his career he has the attribute is his final two sections,” he said. Surf Lorian trialled 30.11 at Albion costing to feed. potential to be the best I have trained,” said Zammit has a unique training method Park at his first look at the track. Sefton Piper won two races for Tony. with Surf Lorian. “So many people are too keen to get Zammit, a 482m maiden at Lawnton in Surf Lorian (Just The Best-Barrio “He gets a bit excited when he knows young, promising dogs to Albion Park too 29.02 and a Fifth Grade over 609m in Fiesta) recently set tracks records over he is going racing,” he said. “He’s very early,” said Zammit. He has huge plans 36.89. It was back in 1976. 520m at Ipswich and 457m at the Gold aware of everything that is going on about for the dog ... all in his own good time.

By DAVID BRASCH Worth Doing Credibility BACK when Peter Bellamy was in his No Liability last year of college, studying to be a teacher, Just The Best he headed to Casino dogs ... and set the scene Peter Amerigo Man for some of his family’s greatest greyhounds. Flying Amy Tenthill Flyer “I spotted a bitch called Coven’s Memory SURF LORIEN win a heat of the Pop Northfield Maiden and Ipswich 520m track record 30.18 she was very impressive,” he said. picked the Gold Coast 457m track record 25.61 Peter headed home to tell his parents Brother Fox West Cape Frank and Mavis Bellamy and put the wheels Promises Free into motion to get the bitch. right one Barrio Fiesta “I went back for the final and she got off New Tears on the home turn, looked a bit sore,” he said. Dee Bee Supreme Memory “She then had a few unplaced runs.” Les Stone trained the bitch at the time eight races”. for Doug Poulson and it wasn’t long after “There was a brilliant dog in the litter that the Bellamys approached him about the called Only A Memory which won a maiden Champions bitch. at Capalaba but broke a leg in a trial at Tweed She developed into one of the fastest Heads immediately after and had to be put sprinters about, setting a Tweed track record down,” said Mavis. galore when winning the Legacy Cup breaking the Supreme Memory became a super long-standing time standard held by Kid broodbitch, producing the Gabba Gold Cup with Mavis Bellamy today at 15 years of age. Springdale. winner Gary’s Hope for Gary Hick a line that Dee Bee produced Acacia Dee, the from At her very next start she headed to the continues for Hick today through Shining Maturity winner, and Barrio Fiesta, the Gabba and broke the 420m track record. Raider. Futurity winner at Albion Park. Frank died just before the bitch set those Coven Miss the grand galloper winner of From Barrio Fiesta’s first mating to Zammit two track records. a Queensland Cup and fourth in an Easter supersire Just The Best came Barrio Boy “Doug offered the bitch to us to breed a Egg, and a grand producer herself, was by and the luckless Majestic Fiesta who the litter with,” said Peter’s mum Mavis. “We Dancing Gamble-Supreme Memory. Bellamys tragically lost after four wins from kennel put her to Waverly Supreme* to get some Coven Miss is the dam of Group 1 winner six starts. stamina into the offspring.” Barrio Babe who in turn produced top class From a repeat mating to Just The Best, By DAVID BRASCH By this time Peter had headed overseas galloper Subic City. Barrio Fiesta has produced Surf Lorian. SINCE Tony and Maree Zammit first to work. From Supreme Memory also came Dee Barrio Fiesta has a third mating to Just started training greyhounds back in 1976, From the Waverly Supreme*-Coven’s Bee a bitch that took ages to break in but one The Best as pups four months old being some great gallopers have come into the Memory litter came Supreme Memory, which eventually won a number of races at reared by Tony and Jane Apap at their Gatton kennel. herself a sprinter but the winner of “six or Albion Park mostly over 600m and still lives stud. Tony gives The Journal a run-down on some of the best. Jim will be sadly missed

By Journal Editor Just one of those would have made DAVID BRASCH any owner happy. Kirsty’s First was a ABOUT a decade ago I was deep in Queensland greyhound of the year and conversation with Jim Grundon about one of the greatest gallopers this state dogs. has seen. Magic Gull was the former It was at Lawnton and I had a Gabba record holder and winner of the runner ... so did Jim (pictured). Derby and Queensland Cup. “Is your dog any good?,” Jim asked Katies Lad, a brother to Kirsty’s me. First, won the inaugural Vince Curry TROJAN TEARS I thought the pup had ability. He’d maiden. Frosty Lee was at one time the (New Tears-Tears Girl) already won seven of 13, and I told Jim fastest bitch ever around Harold Park The first greyhound to win both the NSW just that. and won the Constellation at the Gabba. and Qld greyhound of the year titles in the “But would you be willing to put And Cousin Marcus was a superstar same year ... 1993. She won the Albion Park $1000 on him every time he raced,” was in the north who came south to win a Gold Cup set a track record at Wentworth Jim’s reply. Johnnie Walker Series at the Gabba. Park and at that track won the Sydney Cup It didn’t take me long to say “No”. Jim Grundon’s success wasn’t and Summer Cup and a special match race. “Then he’s not worth having,” was Jim Grundon, 78, died late last month limited to greyhounds. She won the Winter Chase at Albion Park Jim’s firm answer. after a long illness. He had spent the last He also raced high class and an Interstate Challenge and was second That might sound a bit tough. But three months of his life in hospital on the thoroughbreds and later in life, when to Pilgrim’s Star in another Gold Cup. coming from Jim Grundon it was a Downs. he had drifted out of greyhounds, “Trojan Tears was very docile,” said simple statement about the quality of It was a quiet ending for a man who owned some smart harness horses. Tony. “Of all the dogs we have trained she animal he wanted ... and nothing less. had achieved greatness with dogs the He was a close friend to many, and would have to be one of the three most docile But Jim was always surrounded by caliber of Kirsty’s First, Magic Gull, always had a sound piece of advice. greyhounds we have had. great dogs. He owned some of the best Katies Lad, Frosty Lee and Cousin I’ve never forgotten the advice he “You could travel anywhere with her we have seen. Marcus. gave me at Lawnton all those years ago.

The (May, 2004) Journal Page 10 because of that but she handled Wentworth Park particularly well. She was always sound. “Once we started putting her over distance, she just kept improving and improving.” Gallery of

eligible for a fifth grade. “I don’t think he reached his full potential.” AMBER FLASH CREDIBILITY Champions (Waverly Supreme*-Limpy Colleen) (Worth Doing-No Liability) Downed Rustic Venture to win the Won the Lawnton Cup, Toowoomba XXXX Trophy at the Gabba and was one of Cup, Gold Coast derby and spectacularly the most consistent dogs the Zammit’s have won the Gabba Gold Cup, Presidents Cup, Ipswich Auction because he reminded him downed champion Jessica Casey to win the trained. Spring Cup and was second in the National so much of his sire,” said Tony. Winfield Challenge, and was second in the “I got him in a deal from Steve Innes,” Distance Championship at Wentworth Park. “A very aggressive dog, almost arrogant National Derby. said Tony. “We reared three pups from the “Paul Horig bought her from Alan Pringle and had a real attitude around the kennels. First trained by Larry Jocumsen in litter and got one, Amber Flash. after she had won a maiden at Bathurst and There was no doubting he was the boss of Toowoomba, Credibility was sent to Tony “He broke in well and we then bought my brother Mick watched her trial at Tweed the kennel. on the recommendation of Larry after about his brother Sell Out for some clients and he Heads one morning,” said Tony. “You could almost call him cocky. He “four or five starts”. was outstanding as well. “She was always going to be a stayer and knew how good he was. “He was very highly strung, very “Like Barrio Babe he had a bubbly along with Trojan Tears and Pewterfrost was “He was one of those dogs who bottled hyperactive,” said Tony. “But he was a mad personality and particularly liked the hard one of the three most docile dogs we have up all his nervous energy. When we decided chaser and he really got better and better with work we give our dogs.” ever had. to preview him his form slipped for a while, the hard training we gave him. Amber Flash holds a special place for the “In fact if you saw her at home or even but when we cut out the preview he became “His win at Newcastle in the Winfield Zammits. Their property “Amber Kennels” before she went onto the track, you wouldn’t more relaxed in his races and got back to his Challenge was an enormous run. at Gilberton is named after him. think she would even go around. best. “He was not a really sound dog because “But she was a great chaser. Paul “He was another who handled Wentworth he chased so hard and there was always a probably retired her too early but she became Park well, probably better than Albion Park. risk of him hurting himself pulling up. a successful broodbitch.” And he was an extremely sound dog until he “I remember working on him quite a lot.” COOL MARVEL did that hip support two days before the Egg.” (Dark Pretender-Nation’s Copy) Won the Constellation and Kirks Cup at the Gabba, the Qld Cup at Beenleigh, the Gold Coast derby and the Coca-Cola Classic at Lismore, but his finest run was a luckless second to Highly Blessed (at the peak of her form) in the Golden Easter Egg. He was Qld greyhound of the year. “He was another buy for Paul Horig after he had a couple of runs for Glen Starr in NSW,” said Tony. “Without doubt the best chaser we have BARRIO BABE had, and the hardest railer as well. But he PEWTERFROST TOSS THE TEDDY (Balligari*-Coven Miss) was a beautiful kennel dog and perfect (He’s Mystic-Denise Linley) (West Cape-Flag The Fawn) The Eukanuba Cup winner beating traveller. The first great dog to come out of the Won the Coca-Cola Cup at Albion Park, Roanokee, she also won the Spring Cup at “In fact, he often went to Sydney as a Zammit kennel. He was Qld greyhound of the Lawnton Cup and Pine Rivers Cup at Albion Park over 710m and the Ipswich Cup. travelling companion for dogs like Trojan the year in 1983 after winning the Finn Blinds Lawnton, and was exceptional around the “A happy go lucky bitch and nothing was Tears even when he had long been retired. Trophy, Scotch Whiskey Cup, Surf Life Gold Coast where he won the Golden Sands a problem to her,” said Tony. “She was our He would lay down the entire way and only Savers Cup, Carlton Cup, Bundaberg Cup and Gold Coast derby. daughter Kristy’s favourite dog. get up when we drove into my grandmother’s and Rockhampton Stayers Cup and setting He was raced by the Zammit family and “She didn’t break in a worldbeater, but street.” track records at both those tracks. Also while he was one of the fastest Zammit she showed much, much more once we Cool Marvel’s desperation to rail was finished third in the National Distance trained, often ruined his chances by playing started racing her.” also his undoing. He got into the well at the Championship in Tasmania. up in the starting boxes. M’LADY’S FOOL Gabba one night and smashed his head into “This dog was another of the most docile “A beautiful dog with a great nature and (Just The Best-Heart Spark) a post. He lived with a huge dent in his head greyhounds we have ever had,” said Tony. eventually when we sent him to the adoption Won 14 races in a row alternating for the rest of his long life. “Really placid. program he became a great favourite at pet between Albion Park and the Gold Cost and TICKETY BOO “Many people thought he was broken and animal expos where he would walk culminated with victory in the Futurity at (Worth Doing-Goodonya Anna) down all the time because he would throw around the display with his adopted family,” headquarters. She ran 30.05 there. Raced by the long-time Zammit kennel his back leg out like a windmill. said Maree. “Unfortunately she broke a hock which vet Brian Roberts and Keith Brooks. “Graham Wigan owned him and Graham Toss The Teddy trialled 30.19 at his first ended her career,” said Tony. “She was right Won the Lismore Cup, Gold Coast Cup, still has a dog in our kennels today.” look at Wentworth Park but was such a keen up there with the best of them but we never Grafton Sprinters Cup, Interstate Challenge Pewterfrost was a handy sire and lived at dog the kennels at that track ruined him for got to see it. She had great potential. at the Gabba and set the track record there. the Zammit kennels until he was 13. racing there because he could hear the lure And the one that got away ... She was also second in a Lawnton 100,000 His win in the Rockhampton Stayers Cup all the time. ROCKING RAMBO to kennelmate Latin Romeo. took .9 off the previous track record. “A very sound dog and great chaser,” said He won the Lord Mayor’s Cup and “Brian and Keith bought her as a pup and He raced in an era of such greats as Shy Tony. Publicans Cup at Albion Park but Tony and had her reared and broken in before sending Deena, Coin Spot Pride, High Monakii. Maree agreed that if ever he put his mind on her to us to be trained,” said Tony. MARKABOY the job he could have been exceptional. “From the first time we galloped her we (Kismet Range-Tears Laddie) Of all the great gallopers Tony and knew should would be good. She was a A brother to Tears Girl, the dam of Trojan Maree have produced, stud dog greats and tenacious chaser. Only small but she had an Tears. He won the Constellation and the Qld outstanding broodbitches have also come excellent nature.” Derby at the Gabba but unfortunately was from the kennel. NOBODY’S FOOL racing at the same time as Dancing Gamble Tony is adamant that only the best (Credibility-Flaming Fool) and chased him home a number of times. bitches make it at stud. Won the Ipswich Auction, Potential “He is right up there with Cool Marvel “With all the bitches we have trained Stakes at Wentworth Park, the Toowoomba as the best chasers we have ever trained,” over the years, only the fast ones produce Cup, Daily Planet Cup at Albion Park and said Tony. fast pups,” he said. probably should have won a Golden Easter “He was a dog who was very much on “Generally our best dogs have all had Egg but broke down two days before the edge most times and had a bad habit of ELUSIVE ODIE great natures, were very sound and great final. jumping out of yards, kennels etc. But he ran (West Cape-Elusive Osti) chasers. It all adds up to being the best.” “Vern Achilles who had a share in 32.43 as a pup around the Gabba. Qld greyhound of the year in 1992 who Surf Lorian has much to live up to. Credibility bought this dog as a pup at the “I won 13 races with him and he was still

The (May, 2004) Journal Page 11 Iron dog could fly

FROM the moment Peter Rayner set eyes on Iron Hawk he fell in love with the big fawn Peter Rayner has been in greyhound racing for 30 years. He is known dog. Australia-wide for the deeds of the great sprinter Faithful Hawk. But long Rayner was living at Stafford in Brisbane before that speedster was pushing Rayner into the national spotlight, a at the time and was a great friend of NSW dog called Iron Hawk did just that. Journal Editor DAVID BRASCH trainer Jack Pringle. looks at the career of Iron Hawk. “I often went to the Gabba and helped out with the dogs when they came north to race,” said Rayner. “I’m still great friends with Jack today.” Rayner remembers well the day he headed to the Gabba to help Jack’s brother Alan with a team of dogs. “I forgot my license and asked the then chief steward Bill Brittain if I could handle the dogs without it. ABOVE: Peter Rayner with one of the many trophies his team has won “He said no so I flew home and got the and in front of a picture of his first great galloper Iron Hawk. license. Iron Hawk was among the dogs Alan had brought north.” LEFT: Peter's company produced a bronze of Iron Hawk in full gallop Iron Hawk (Red Zero-Adina Dream) had and it is on proud display in the Rayner home. already had a couple of runs in NSW winning at Bathurst over 507m and Gunnedah over 347m and being beaten at Cessnock. Which Chariot* “It was August 18, 1977 and he was in a “I took an instant liking to him. He was a boxes” and clearly remembers racecaller Chariot Charm 420m Fourth Grade,” said Rayner. “And he lovely cut of a dog.” Mick Cox declaring “Iron Hawk a 100-1 That’s Sunny Red Zero was favourite. Rayner reports the dog “fell out of the chance” in the back straight when a clear last. But Iron Hawk flew home and got up to Spare Tank win in 24.75. “That was good enough for Grand Duel me,” said Rayner. IRON HAWK Fighting Julie He approached Alan after the race about OOMINYA ODGE buying the dog and Alan suggested he ring Which Chariot* C L Jack. “They were all for sale,” said Rayner. Takiri But that same night, Victorian based Gemdelina Adina Dream WHELPING - 3 air-conditioned/heated whelping bays trainer John Kelly approached Alan Pringle - Experienced mid-wife on hand to buy the dog with an offer of $10,000. Boy Rainbird “I couldn’t get on the phone quick enough First Rainbow REARING - 100m shaded puppy runs to ask Jack about buying him,” said Rayner. Special Rainbird - All pups taught to lead & kennelled “But I told him Kelly had $10,000 to buy him. one either. before breaking in “Jack said I could buy the dog, and $4000 He added the Foundation Gift and then - Eukanuba Puppy always available would get him. I took bought straight away.” ran a Gabba track record of 32.39 winning a - Comprehensive worming program Iron Hawk went back to NSW and stayed heat of the Brisbane Cup by 10 lengths. He there for another couple of months while the held the record for seven years. - Plenty of handling Pringles set him up for a betting plunge at “The final was so full of trouble that the SPELLING - 16 shaded kennels with their own yards Wentworth Park ... he ran third and Peter winner ran 33.31 that year,” said Rayner. Rayner took him home that night. In all he ran five race records and one - All dogs are rugged in winter “He was a very, very placid dog with a track record. - Racing diet available if required beautiful nature,” he said. “We could do He was a greyhound of the year finalist HOSPITAL - 10 kennels anything with him.” in 1979 the year Gallant Anne swept the In all Iron Hawk started 34 times for 14 award. - Ultrasound, Magnetic therapy and laser wins “and wasn’t unplaced too often”. “He was a good beginner specially from - Experienced vet nurse on hand His first start for Rayner was a Gabba heat wide draws,” said Rayner. “He was always a of the NSW St Leger which he won in 32.90. sound dog and with a stud career beckoning - Racing diet if required “I knew then I had something special,” he we retired him.” PRE-TRAINING - 12 air-conditioned, fully insulated said. He made the final at Wenty but was Unfortunately Iron Hawk was sent to kennels unplaced.” Mackay where he had a spate of bookings He then ran a race record winning the Top one month and was bitten by a snake killing - 400m sawdust straight track Simbi Trophy, ran second in the Foundation him. - Fully equipped bullring Gift then one of the Gabba’s premier events. In all he won $16,470 in stakes. It wasn’t long before Iron hawk was one His influence at stud was good without - Fed racing diet with supplements of the best sprinters in Australia. He ran a being great. He is the sire of legendary What do these winners have in common? race record winning a heat of the National broodbitch Tardy Angel and Rayner raced a WHERE’S WENDY, LEICA DIRECTOR, BACHELORS PURSE, JIMMY Derby and then was flattened at the jump by number of his progeny with success. SUPERFLY, STRAWBERRY FLYER, MIDNIGHT ROGUE., another runner, ironically a dog trained by “He was such a placid dog that he All have been through our pre-training program! Jack Pringle, in the final. developed a trait of coming out into the The results speak for themselves. He ran a race record of 32.52 winning a parade ring for his races and immediately semi of the Qld Derby and was knocked down laying down and almost going to sleep,” said five times but still pushed between runners Rayner. Inquiries - CATHY GORDON to win on the line. “It was an amazing thing to see.” Mick Cox declared he couldn’t win that (07) 54264276 Iron Hawk was an amazing dog.

The (May, 2004) Journal Page 12 Albion Park 520m Track Record

and The A Team

TONY ZAMMIT, one of Australia's premier trainers for two decades, declares the Albion Park 520m track record "the hardest in the country". Champion, dam of 29.73 Flying Amy The A Team sire Just The Best Surf Lorian Potential champion, son of The A Team sire Just The Best

29.78 Just The Best The A Team's Super Sire

Champion, daughter of 29.83 Bogie Leigh The A Team sire Just The Best

Wentworth Park 520m Track Record: 29.73 Some Secret (BOBNIAK-Secret Bride) The Meadows 525m Track Record: 29.62 Big Daddy Cool (JUST THE BEST-Sobbing Sal)

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The (May, 2004) Journal Page 13 IT’S been a bit of a wait for Ray Knudsen but finally the thunder and lightning has arrived. 'One-eyed It’s in the form of Just Cyclops (Just The Best-Flip It Up) a fawn dog he bred back in May 2001. Mick Zammit trains Just Cyclops wonder' or the “one-eyed wonder” as Ray’s mates have nicknamed him. The dog was born with a detached proves his retina, something vet’s call “a small eye” but which was not evident until the pup was about three months old. It is not often seen in greyhounds, more worth often in Jack Russells. Flip It Up originally had seven pups the graded ranks at headquarters. in her first litter to Just The Best, but “He showed ability, but I had him lost three to complications at birth. home for about six months trying to fix “I was going to keep a bitch, but she up a few little problems with him,” said died at five weeks,” said Knudsen. Knudsen. “Then John Reimer picked a dog and “A course of Selenium picked him right a bitch of the two dogs and bitch that up and then I asked Mick Zammit to give were left.” him a try.” Ray’s choice of the pups was made Mick took the dog along quietly, for him. running him through classes at the Gold Reimer’s two pups developed into Coast helping him see his way to confident Cosmo Topper (9 wins) and Zip It Up racing. (8 wins) both top grade performers at “He’s come good and Mick has won Albion Park. five of nine with him (to time of writing),” Knudsen was left with the “one- said Ray. eyed wonder”. He recently landed his first Albion “I named him Just Cyclops after the Park victory mythological Greek figure with one eye Flip It Up has since been mated twice in its forehead that created thunder more to Just The Best the second mating and lightning,” said Knudsen. producing for Ray Knudsen a promising Ray must have thought all eyes dog called Weatherby Streak. were on his lone pup when Cosmo The soon to be whelped third litter will Topper and Zip it Up were making a be for sale. name for themselves sweeping through Thunder and lighting continues. Ray Knudsen and Just Cyclops ... it's been worth the wait.

The (May, 2004) Journal Page 14 LEFT: Doc Jamieson and his star of the show ring Doc Jamieson Who a winner in the past two greyhound sections at the Ekka.

RIGHT TOP: The distinctive four-wheel drive and lavish 10-dog trailer the Doc uses to transport his large kennel of greyhounds.

RIGHT: Doc Jamieson prepares for clients at his Loganholme clinic. Doc's the showman of greyhound racing

By DAVID BRASCH Who has dominated the Ekka. DOC Jamieson describes himself as a But Doc is no stranger to the show, or showman. greyhound, world. He sees sometimes 40 The 44-year-old canine chiropractor domestic and show quality dogs a day at and muscle manipulator appears to have an his Loganholme shop which doubles as a PARK RIDGE eccentric side as well ... at least when it surgery and home. comes to naming his large kennel of “The show and domestic dog world is greyhounds. my biggest clientele,” he told The Journal. GREYHOUND COMPLEX Or should that be a propensity for self “I get show and domestic dogs sent to promotion. me from all over the eastern states.” (The Closest Spelling & Rearing Complex to Brisbane) Doc has 14 greyhounds, Doc has been tripping north of late with all by his own admission his large team racing but also country prospects, and establishing a clinic most with the prefix “Doc 'I get show in Townsville and Jamieson”. will split his time There’s Doc and domestic between the two Jamieson Who, Run, cities from now. Fly, Low, Toy, Pro, Liz, He was at ‘A friendly and Caring Environment Where Only the Best is Given’ Way and Doc Jamieson dogs sent to Belmont for three All. years and has been at Quality pups for sale Also in the kennel from all over his present set-up for are Squad Security the same time. Specialising in: and China King Best the eastern “I learned about dogs ... most are maidens. and their set-up right Whelping The kennel can from an early age,” said Rearing almost be described states' Doc. “My mum Thelma Spelling as a “traveling bought me a greyhound as Training circus”, but Doc is very a pet when I was 14 and I Pre-training serious about his dogs. He has a four-wheel started studying the make- 3 All pups kennelled and taught to lead drive which carts four dogs and pulls a up of dogs immediately.” lavish 10-dog trailer (heated and air- He has spent time in Darwin and 3 Spacious and well shaded runs conditioned) all painted in the Aussie leading South Australian trainer Colin 3 Balanced diet of fresh meat, milk, dry colours of green and gold. Wachtel got him to regularly check over food, vitamins and minerals He has also just bought a second-hand his dogs in the late 90s. 3 Programmed worming and flea treatment Cadillac stretch limo which he plans to While he has a team of 14 greyhounds, 3 Newly constructed day yards and 2 paint in the Aussie colours as well and Doc is the first to admit they are not good head to the shows with his dogs ... for that enough to compete around Albion Park. hectare galloping paddock with dam is where Doc’s passion is, in the show ring. “But I’m in this game for the love of 3 350 metre straightrack Doc’s dogs swamped the greyhound the animal,” he said. “I race them, but they Offering personalised service to meet your dogs needs section at the Ekka in Brisbane last year are also to be entered for shows around the with his standout performers DJ Who (dog) state.” and DJ Way (bitch). Generally the dogs compete in the Lot 35, 77 Smith Rd, Park Ridge South He won four of the five classes and was hound classes at shows. Doc also has a (07) 32000172 second in the other. Rottweiler which he takes with him and Manager Mike Chapman - Mobile 0411 326605 It was the second year in a row that DJ shows as well. Owners Graeme Waller & Rachel Scott - Mobile 0401 085757

The (May, 2004) Journal Page 15 Group 2 Qld Futurity Another (520m) Albion Park 1 FOOLS STATE $2.40 Fool, and (Elle’s Commando-Spark Again) Owner: Jim Osborn. Trainer: Reg Kay. 2 TWIN CAM ANNIE $17 another star (Prince Of Tigers-Plunky’s Girl) 3 IRINKA BARBIE $4 (History Lesson-Jackie Rooster) By Others: 4 Universal Glow $8, 5 Khalia PAUL DOLAN Keroma $4, 6 Bazwill $9, 7 Sweet Georgia $41, 8 Awesome Design $26. Time: 29.94 ABOUT 15 years ago, I compiled a (race record). magazine “Personality Profile’’ on trainer Reg Kay. You’ve all seen such writings. “Where fortune of the past 18 months, we’re in a born, where was your first winner, what’s position to hold onto our pups. your favourite food?’’ and so the questions ‘’It’s a bit embarrassing that I keep getting roll on. plenty of praise. Look at what Helen has I vividly recall Reg’s answer to the home by three lengths from Jim Gallaway’s Another Fool produced litter sisters, achieved lately. She’s got a far better strike question - "do you have one particular Twin Cam Annie, with the same margin to Flaming Fool and First To Fire. Flaming Fool rate than me.’’ ambition in greyhound racing?’’ John Finn’s interstate visitor, Irinka Barbie, produced the likes of Nobody’s Fool, Jim Osborn believes Kay doesn’t get the His reply was: “To breed a Group 1 in third spot. Incredible Fool, Alby Two Shoes, Heart credit he deserves for his training ability. “A winner from our Fool line of bitches.’’ Fools State gives every indication a Spark and Vesuvius. First To Fire threw lot of Reg’s quality pups have been sold, and At the time, it would be fair to say not a Group 1 victory, or perhaps more than one, Spark Again, the dam of Elite State and Fools trained by people who have not enjoyed lot of people knew of Reg. Nor of his Fool is a possibility this year. State. anywhere near the success of Reg with the line, which started with a giveaway bitch “I can only find one fault with her,’’ Kay It’s been well documented that Reg Kay same breed.’’ named Another Fool. said. “She won’t crouch down in the starting and Helen Lamberton shared in a million Osborn’s wife, Judy, loves the Elite State realized Reg’s Group 1 boxes. She’s usually got her head well up, dollars win, via an instant scratch-it ticket greyhounds. “I certainly like the winning aspirations last year, in Albion Park’s Winter and can therefore miss the kick. But when with the Attard brothers, some 18 months part,’’ she said. “I regret that the Elite State Carnival Cup. The Group 1 National Sprint she pings, I reckon she can run as good a ago. thrills went too quickly - it was like being on followed with the same dog. first sectional as anything going around. “A lot of people say, gee Reg, your luck a big dipper, and being over before you knew From that same “Fool line’’ comes Fools “Jim Osborn’s dad, Jim Snr, gave me has changed since you won that half a million. it,’’ she said. State, owned by Jim Osborn, trained by Reg Another Fool,’’ said Reg. “She had raced well But that’s not quite right,’’ said Kay. “The Was Fools State always going to be one Kay, and brilliant winner of the Queensland when trained by Dave Palmer. I didn’t really situation is that we’ve always bred good “out of the box?’’ Futurity at Albion Park for a first prize of want her at the time, but Jim Snr. convinced greyhounds from our Fool line, but have had “Reg and Helen broke her in,’’ Jim $20,000. me I should breed with the bitch. She was by to sell some of them to keep going. Osborn said. “After her last trial at aged 13 The Futurity is a Group 2 event. Fools Classy Dreamer who was by Tivoli Dreamer. “We sold Nobody’s Fool and Heart months, Reg rang me up and said, ‘she’s not State (by Elle's Commando) ran a race record A lot of people used to give the credit to Spark, for example. We’re still breeding the a top grader, she’s a Group bitch’.’’ of 29.94 seconds. From box four, she romped Tivoli Chief, but she was by Tivoli Dreamer.’’ good quality stock, but thanks to the good Spot on again, Reg!

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The (May, 2004) Journal Page 16 A sensational early paced US sprinter. By America's champion sire. From the greatest coursing damline Ireland has produced

Red Brindle, Nov 1999, 34kg. (Gable Dodge-Flying Discovery) 46 starts, 23 wins, 8 2nds, 3 3rds, 5 4ths. "On the paysheet 39 out of 46". Winner 2001 Palm Beach Puppy Stakes

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The (May, 2004) Journal Page 17 AN opportune meeting seven years ago has provided a talented AFL footballer with a new direction and a chance to find success at the top level. Egg night was The Stately Bird Golden Easter Egg might have been another Group victory for superstar Queenslander Bogie Leigh, but it was third placegetter Aussie Country that provided quiet celebrations for Victorian Golden for Derryn trainer Derryn Harrison and owner Peter Alimovski. It all started back on the night of the Topgun at Sandown when Harrison went to the track and was introduced to a local trainer who offered him a job at his kennels. NSW News This then led to him working with Kevin Miller for a year before teaming up with leading trainer Chris Johannsen who has been the teacher behind Harrison’s Gary Clark success to date. “Chris has been tremendous, his knowledge has helped me through the last couple of years, I may not have achieved the results in that time without his coaching”, Harrison said. Johannsen has an annual BBQ for his owners and staff each year and it was last year’s gathering that led to Harrison being introduced to Michael Hooper who ABOVE: Derryn and Melissa on Golden manages the Doctors Kennels for Mark Easter Egg night at Wentworth Park. England now one of Johannsen’s clients. Harrison was looking to buy a good LEFT: Aussie Country beats eventual class dog for Alimovski and Hooper final winner Bogie Leigh in the Easter offered him Aussie Country for $15,000 Egg semi-final. but the price was out of range. Two days later, Hooper rang Harrison why not save the money and buy and race he was six and progressed to the Richmond Meadows before returning to win there in back and told him after discussions with your own dog,” Harrison said. under-19’s. When benched he was far from January. England was prepared to sell him the dog Derryn and Peter met through their satisfied and walked out, a decision he Aussie Country won a heat of the for $10,000 and the deal was done. association with AFL. Peter was an umpire regrets. “I was a little hot-headed back Launceston Cup before failing in the final. “I told Peter he was losing too much on and his brother played with Derryn. then, stupidity took over,” he said. He then ran 30.02 at Sandown before the punt, he (Peter) loves a bet, and said Harrison had been playing AFL since He played in the minor rep sides with heading to Sydney for the Easter Egg. some of the now established premier The advantage was the dog won four players of the AFL and at one stage broke Wenty races before being sold. his wrist. He may have eventually played He upset hot favourite Bogie Leigh in for the Tigers but said if he had a choice he his semi-final and then finished well for would have played with Essendon. third in the final. Now at 31, Harrison also has had an on, A third placed cheque of $12,500 has off relationship with girlfriend Melissa. now taken his earnings to more than olden View They met a decade ago but drifted G $25,000 for his new owners in four apart. They met again four years later and months. Running third in their first Group the relationship was back on. 1 was like winning for Peter and Derryn. “It has taken a fair while to encourage “He has had a tough campaign and Melissa to get close to the dogs but she is plenty of travelling this year, so at the Greyhound Complex now enjoying them,” Derryn said. moment he is having a complete week off He has three dogs, Crimson Rain who and the run of the house. I will give him a is retired and now a pet, Carlo Fox who has couple of graded races at Geelong when he 1169 Atkinsons Dam Rd, Lowood won five races in Queensland and is the returns,” Derryn said. new addition to the kennel and Aussie The Golden Easter Egg might have STUD DOGS Country. found another champion in winner Bogie Harrison and Alimovski won their first Leigh, but in her shadows was another PUPS FOR SALE two races with Aussie Country at story, one of what this sport is all about ... Shepparton then was beaten a nose at The chance! BREAKING-IN Free Progesterone Test - No pups, full refund PRE-TRAINING TOKEN PRINCE $2750 (Malawi's Prince-True Temptation) SPELLING ELITE STATE $2750 Rocky (Just The Best-Spark Again) REARING MODERN ASSASSIN $990 (Awesome Assassin-Magic Gairn) 'We WHELPING BRIGHT EBONY $880 Ridge (Elle's Commando-Bright Banner) Care' PUBLIC TRIALING CYRUS THE VIRUS $880 (Black Shiraz-Mystery Bird) arm (except thurs) SOLVE THE PUZZLE $880 F (Light Of Fire-Magic Riddle) HISTORY LESSON $880 SAM CAUCHI Jones Rd, Calga, NSW LOAN TRACK (Credibility-Shadow Osti) PH (02) 43751145 Fax: (02) 43751129 FORTIFIED RUSH* $770 Mob: 0418 428786 ELECTRONIC TIMING (Fortified Speed-Greys Arizona) LINDALE BLUE $660 TRENDY LEIGH $660 (With sectionals) (Faithful Hawk-Queen Mint) (Gun Law Osti-Sobbing Sal) KOBBLE CREEK $660 FOOL'S HEART $660 Ph: Lloyd or Dell (07) 5426 4227 (Gun Law Osti-Trojan Tears) (Just The Best-Heart Spark)

The (May, 2004) Journal Page 18 HE Peter Giles trained Our Barney has gone one better in Tthe Group 3 The Great Chase grand final (424m) at Warragul after running second to Brumby Lad last year. With the provincial series clashing Victorian News with Group 1 Perth Cup and the Group 1 Golden Easter Egg, the Great Chase wasn’t Giles preferred option. But owner Ann Lawson wanted her Andrew Thompson September 2000 Jack Junior-Miss Gypsy dog to have a second tilt at the unique Great Chase. Trivia Lawson, partner of Giles’ son Michael, was keen for Our Barney to go one better than Bombastic Shiraz damaged a shoulder joint. runner-up the previous The more he runs the year. Quiz worse it gets. The decision resulted in "The fluid drains from Our Barney picking up the the joint and it becomes Test your knowledge of $40,000 first prize plus a bone on bone. It’s not so greyhound racing in The $5000 GOBIS bonus. much how he runs, but Journal's Trivia Quiz ... Giles said he was a bit how he pulls up, but it was worried by the semi-finals starting to impact on the and grand final being over way he was racing,’’ he and 424 metres at Warragul, said. when Our Barney has After winning the probably done his beast Shootout, TopGun and racing over 500m in the win a Paul Munt pic Melbourne Cup, Cairns past 12 months. had targeted the Our Barney was Australian Cup with Vetsearch undefeated during series, Bombastic Shiraz. winning his Traralgon heat in 29.92 and a greyhound racing in the series. “It was disappointing to miss out on semi-final in 24.12 at Warragul before Our Barney’s community group, the cup,” he said. Products claiming the grand final in a slashing Traralgon’s Cooinda Hill has already “He had a couple of trials and was 23.85. picked up $3350 during the series and will going super, but we just have to look after In the final Our Barney was only receive 10% of Our Barney’s earnings him and hope he comes back. He’s being Pack moderately away from box one but pushed from April 1 to the start of the 2005 The kept busy off the track anyway,’’ he said. through and proved too strong for up-and- Great Chase through Greyhound Racing Big Daddy Cool’s trainer Nick Janjic Answer the quiz below, send your coming youngster Two Tone Shiraz. Victoria courtesy of Our Barney. has unearthed another handy sprinter in entries to: Vetsearch Quiz, c/o GRA It was Our Barney’s 37th win. He has Cooinda Hill provides adult learning Royal Sal. The Lansley Bale-Sobbing Sal Journal, PO Box 537, Everton Pk, only had 22 seconds and 13 thirds from facilities for about 50 people who have youngster clocked 24.10 in winning a Qld, 4053 and the first correct entry 94 starts and his Victorian stakemoney has intellectual disabilities. maiden final at Warragul. opened will win the Vetsearch reached $165,500. High-profile trainer Darren Cairns Meadows track record holder Big Products. It is the second time Our Barney has was not disappointed with Two Tone Daddy Cool (Just The Best-Sobbing Sal) gone one better after fronting up 12 Shiraz’s run. is recovering from a fractured hock. The 1 Dam of Surf Lorian. months later. “He’s improving all the time. He had early signs are looking promising for a 2 Number of Group 1s won He won last year’s Traralgon Cup a few injuries when he was younger and return to the track. after finishing third to Elgrando in 2002. has taken a while to mature,’’ he said. by Bogie Leigh. Our Barney has now contested seven “He’s learning how to race. He’ll be in 3 Now Sweden based stud dog Group finals for two wins, two seconds the Bendigo Cup heats. He’s not that 1 Black Bitch formerly owned by Russell family. and two thirds. strong but I think he will get 500m.’’ 2 Blue Bitches 4 Time run by Tiger Strong on 600m Giles said Our Barney was one of the Cairns said he had six dogs in work debut at Albion Park. most honest sprinters he’s trained, but and Two Tone Shiraz’s litter sister Whelped 2-12-03 5 Winner 2004 Cairns wasn’t in the same class as elite performers Hecuba had won a couple of city races. Golden Muzzle. Sire: Ashlee Jeannine, City Blitz, Floodfawn, He said kennel star Bombastic Shiraz SORCERER 6 Tony Zammit's first winner Jack Junior, Jeanie’s Queen, Pete’s Boss was being kept busy off the racetrack. Dam: SKYE GYPSY as a trainer. and Puzzle Prize. “He’s served 25 bitches although he 7 Sire Golden Easter Egg runner-up. The Great Chase helps out community hasn’t got any pups on the ground yet. (Benjason-Chichibu) 8 Qld Futurity race record holder. groups. 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The (May, 2004) Journal Page 19 Greyhound Adoption Program News Australian Winning Lines

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SMOOTH SYRAH 2004 Clem Jones Cup (BGC), 2004 Publicans Cup (BGC), 2004 Interstate Sprinters Challenge (Can), 2004 11th Anniversary Tphy (BGC)

Brother Fox Worth Doing Versatile Miss Credibility Pretty Short No Liability Annerley Asset Just The Best Brother Fox Amerigo Man Promises Free (Temlee-Tara Silk) Flying Amy Chariot Supreme Tenthill Flyer National Queen SMOOTH SYRAH Brother Fox Worth Doing Versatile Miss Worthy Reward Magic Gull Kirsty’s Return Kirsty’s First Kalka Kate Bold Work Out Curryhill Brute* Lemon Soda Brute Girl Nation Parade (Temlee-Tara Silk) Display Girl and Walkaway Girl Sire: JUST THE BEST Champion sire of BOGIE LEIGH (Group 1 Australian Cup, Group 1 Golden Easter Egg, Group 1 Brisbane Cup, Group 1 Sapphire Classic, 29.83 Alb Pk), about SURF LORIAN (trk rec Ipswich 520m, Gold Coast 429m, 457m, equal trk rec Albion Pk 29.73), ELITE STATE (2003 Qld GOTY, Group 1 Nat Sprint, Group 1 Winter Carnival Cup), GREASY GRIZZLY (Group 1 Nat Derby), LISSILOO (Group 1 Nat Futurity), By WATERVIEW STAR (Group 1 Adelaide Cup), BIG DADDY COOL (Group 1 Silver SHEREE BUCKLEY Chief, Meadows Trk Rec).

GAP had a very busy March it being We take it very serious with the dogs 1st Dam: KALKA KATE (4 city wins BGC 30.47) the month of the Pet and Animal Expo. and we always do supply all adoption dam of: KALKA JAK (Trk rec Lismore 720m, 5 city, 3 non-city wins BGC 30.54, GAP attends the three-day event every greyhounds with a muzzle. 35.16) year. It is always very hectic but always a But when you have greyhounds with MYLORA PLAIN (1 city, 2 non-city wins BGC 30.52) great success and this year was the best no chase drive or get on well with cats and RED SYRAH (6 city, 1 non-city wins BGC 30.57, 35.40) yet. small dogs, these should be exempt from TOM BOY TOM (2 wins BGC 30.68, 35.52) We had more volunteers than ever. the muzzle law. I gave them a handout about the type We are talking to all councils about this 2nd Dam: BRUTE GIRL (2 wins Gba 24.37) of questions people ask and what and hopefully we will be like GAP in dam of: TIGER CHARIOT (1994 Rising Star Chall Bnl, Wpk 30.95, 13 city wins responses they should give and I Victoria and lose the muzzles. Apk 29.85) congratulate everyone who helped. I have been inundated with DEEP NORTH (Former trk rec Darwin 537m, Sire, 2 wins BGC 30.74, 2 All were so keen and well spoken and applications so I’m in the process of wins Wpk 30.47, 3 wins Spk 30.03, 2nd Nat Derby) very professional and we had a huge meeting with families to match them with MACANUDO (Albion Pk 30.61) response from the public. the right dog. MAREEBA MAN (BGC 30.36, Wpk 30.65, Spk 30.45) All commented it was ludicrous It is just great to talk to the public these MY WORTHY (BGC 30.93) greyhounds that go through the program days about greyhounds as pets as they are SHIN CHAR (1 city win, 2 non-city wins BGC 30.41, Spk 30.53 -511m, 4 have to wear muzzles. all positive comments and all seem so wins Apk 29.99) I agree. encouraging and supportive of the 2nd dam of: KAYCEE ROBYN (1998 Mandurah Oaks) I also have race greyhounds and am in program. CAPTAIN’S LOG (Apk 30.61) full support that the race dogs should It is great to see the program going 3rd dam of: TASMAN PRINCE (Trk rec Mandurah 288m) always be muzzled in public. forward every year. 3rd Dam: DISPLAY GIRL (2 wins Gba 24.58, 33.44)

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The (May, 2004) Journal Page 20 Find Max a home

MAX has been a valiant servant of the 40 times there. kennel for more than two years and Selena He also loved the Gold Coast track. Zammit is determined to repay that. “I’m in the process of de-programming Max is best known in the local greyhound him at the moment and he will make an ideal fraternity as Bob’s Your Dad (Bobniak-Aleta) house pet for anyone,” said Selena. Carlie Zammit the Syl Moore-owned winner of 18 and The dog was to be desexed. Unfortunately with 'Max' and placed in 48 of his 119 race starts. Sel Moore cannot take the dog to his Upper housepet Noki. In all he earned $34,695 in stakes which Mt Gravatt home because he already has two equates to $294 every time he started. there. Which is why Selena is so adamant about “He is fantastic around our kids at home finding a home for the grand old campaigner. and has settled in perfectly with the other Max injured a hip in a recent Albion Park animals we have,” said Selena. “Anyone outing ending his race career. interested in taking him, or knowing someone He’s been at the Zammit kennel since who might, can contact me.” March 27, 2002. Bob’s Your Dad is a brindle dog, about His Albion Park record was fine, winning 34kg. nine races at headquarters and being placed The Zammit’s number is (07) 38072203.

At The Secretary's Desk

Capalaba Recently there were some complaints that the Capalaba Club did not cater for maiden greyhounds. One licensee complained to “The Catching Pen”. After 5 years as President of this Club it comes as no surprise that those complaining rarely ever check the facts nor understand the boundaries we have to work within when administering a greyhound club. These are the facts: (1) There was a maiden race conducted that day - it was a maiden final worth $1,000. (2) The club is restricted to 10 or 11 races per meeting due to the fact that we only have 92 kennels (3) The club had conducted 8 maidens in the previous 2 weeks in programs totalling 21 races. (4) The previous Saturday 5 maidens were conducted with all maidens drawn to start. Only 4 fifth grades were conducted and a number of fifth grade nominations rejected in favour of the maidens. (5) The previous day was Good Friday and with no racing at Albion Park there was in Renzo Park excess of another 100 dogs looking for a start. Commonsense will tell you we could not have conducted 15 races. (6) In 53 meetings conducted by the Capalaba Greyhound Club over the last twelve months there have been 113 maiden races, which equates to 2.13 per meeting. (Formerly known as Simpson's Spelling Kennels) The other fact in relation to this is that there were 86 vacant boxes in these 113 races, which is a fair indication that on most occasions all maidens are usually drawn to start. Only on those occasions when excessive nominations are received are there a large number of rejections. Spelling - Rearing - Pre-training Therefore it is only when nominations are excessive and kennel space is at a premium that there are large numbers of rejections. Then the races conducted are alternated according to committed races and what the Club views fair. Offering you and your valuable greyhounds a It goes without saying, of course, that the person complaining did nominate a maiden. The problem is it has bad form, one start for an eight. Therefore, to ensure that this dog got LIFETIME OF EXPERIENCE a run we would have had to abandon five fifth grades in preference of five maidens. The reality is that whilst patrons will come to Capalaba to watch competitive racing, in the industry! experience has told us that not many will be enticed to leave their lounge chairs by maidens that have run 8th at their only start. While we have all been frustrated by being unable to get a run with dogs out of form it would appear unreasonable to blame everyone else for your misfortune. Unfortunately, unlike criticism, good business decisions cannot be made on the very insular view of “what about me”. We have a responsibility to make decisions, which benefit the whole of the industry and upon balance treat everyone fairly including the patrons, bookmakers, sponsors, owners and trainers. The decisions also have to be made within the limitations placed upon us whether they are financial or physical. This is what we have always done at Capalaba and will continue to do in the future. It is what has saved us from bankruptcy and has ensured the club has a Some of the trainers who have trusted us future. It is the long-term view that we take in order to create balance. with their dogs over the years ... John and While we welcome feedback and input at our club it would be nice if people would firstly Glenda Dart, John Reimer, Hec & Leah check the facts before letting loose a barge of unjustified criticism. One thing I have learnt as Watt, Geoff & Robyn Watt, Dennis Reid President at Capalaba is that you cannot please all of the people all of the time. The fifth grade time trial race programed for May 30 has been given the go ahead by the All dogs fed only on beef and cow's milk. GRA. They have stipulated there will be three conditions; (1) all dogs go from the same box (which I assume will be the four or five box right All dogs given A-one attention. behind the bunny). Excellent facilities available for spelling dogs. (2) the box draw determines the order in which dogs trial against the clock. (3) Dogs must specifically indicate they are nominating for the 5th Grade Time Trial For Bookings and Inquiries when submitting their nominations. Peter and Helen Simpson There has been no further updates on the joint approach of the club and the GBOTA to 35 Northfields Rd, Stratheden, NSW (Halfway between Kyogle and Casino) have preferred box draws at Capalaba on a trial basis for three months. Ph/Fax (02) 66335115 Peter's Mobile 0438 792348

The (May, 2004) Journal Page 21 Often this form of cramping is confined to the hindlimb driving muscles in then left Cramping hind leg, which tire more quickly in an unfit greyhound, or one that is suffering from dehydration and reduced blood profusion or body salt imbalances in the a problem Vet's Notes blood. If these greyhounds are not examined to identify the subclinical muscle cramp, the for many Helen Ivers and Classy underlying reason for repeated poor Creek (Rapid Journey- performances may not be recognised. Sheza Swifty). Severe cramping Greyhounds are most likely to cramp By JOHN KOHNKE up after the first 300 metres of a race. Greyhounds are particularly prone to In an unfit or an anaemic developing cramped muscles if they are not greyhound, this is thought to be fit enough for the speed or distance of caused by oxygen debt in the rapidly racing, or if their diets are imbalanced or contracting muscles during the lack physiological salts such as potassium gallop. to counteract increased losses. Cold conditions, particularly at Cramping is the failure of a contracted night race meetings, also increase the muscle to relax so that it remains risk of cramping, especially in contracted and appears hard or “knotted greyhounds that have been kennelled up” when examined. for long periods waiting for later races. Studies indicate 10% of cramping Nervy, excitable greyhounds, occurs in the shoulder over the front triceps especially bitches, are more likely to area, 30-40% in the back line muscles, and cramp if not warmed up properly by a more than 50% of cramping involved the brisk walk or muscle massage prior to larger hind limb driving muscles. being boxed. Cramping can occur before a race, The cramped muscles feel firm, hard during a race, or within 60 minutes after a and knotted, and if cramping occurs in the race. hind limb driving muscles, the greyhound One major muscle, such as the will be reluctant to walk because of the semitendonsis, or a group of muscles pain and restriction in stride. may become knotted as muscle Exercise hyperthermia relaxation is prevented. This is associated with heat stress from In hard walking, excitable greyhounds, long distance travel, over-excitement in the or those that become stressed when Feeding a high starch kennels, and can also be due to inherited travelling or waiting in the kennels or diet, such as more than two slices of bread risk of cramping referred to as Exercise starting boxes prior to racing, cramping or a high starch, low protein dry food or some Induced Malignant Hyperthermia in certain can severely affect their performance. biscuit, can increase the risk of cramping in greyhounds. bloodlines. A lack of vitamin E, calcium and Lactic acid levels in the muscles and electrolytes such as potassium and body temperature reach their peak magnesium in the diet can also increase the immediately after a race. AT STUD frequency of muscle cramps. This condition can lead to severe pain, Subclinical cramping distress and internal damage to the affected Up to 40% of greyhounds that finish muscles if a greyhound overheats during a poorly in a race and slow down in the race or gallop. home straight are likely to have developed Cramped muscles virtually break down a less acute form of muscle cramping, often in their structure, with protein loss and BIG DADDY referred to as subclinical cramping. pigment excretion, leading to dark urine, Affected greyhounds do not show dehydration and loss of body weight and obvious signs of restricted stride, hunching muscle mass in severe cases, often referred in the back or dragging a leg as is typical in to as exertional rhabdomyolysis. more severe forms. Hot weather, dehydration and build-up However, they will react to pressure of lactic acid in the driving muscles can applied over the muscle groups involved result in an acute acidosis syndrome caused COOL when caught and examined immediately by physical stress due to an extreme effort, after racing. often combined with dehydration or These symptoms often disappear by the electrolyte imbalance. time the greyhound is rested and walked * Reprinted from the Greyhound Star back to the kennels, as walking will often England’s foremost greyhound racing relieve the knotted muscles and restore publication. normal muscle function.

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The (May, 2004) Journal Page 22 PETER Rose is the foremost statistician linebreeding closer than 3x3. This was the on greyhound bloodlines in the country. Chairmans Cup winner Somersby Faus who For the past decade he has produced Spotlight on has a 2x3 cross of Malawi’s Prince. Australian Winning Lines, the bible for * Only 7.7% had linebreeding within serious breeders throughout the country. three generations. He has just produced Volume 11 and Breeding Apart from the Malawi’s Prince cross there are some amazing facts and figures to mentioned previously, the greyhounds be derived from it. Volume 11 covers racing doubled up this close were Brother Fox (five in 2003. times), Amerigo Man (twice), Acacia Ablaze, The feature races on which they are based David Brasch Eaglehawk Star, Malawi, New Tears, Shining are all Group 1, 2 and 3 events plus some Chariot and Wee Sal. other features with lesser prizemoney that * 65.9% had linebreeding within four have been keenly contested over a number generations. of years. The most common was to Brother Fox Sires who was doubled-up in an amazing 36.3% * The most successful sire of feature of feature winners. This does not count a few winners in Australia in 2003 was Just The other occasions in which he appeared in a Best with 15, followed by Awesome Assassin 4x5 pattern. and Black Shiraz (both 14) and then Token The next most successful was Chariot Prince with 13. These were clearly the Supreme who is linebred in 11.5%. dominant stud dogs in the land as the next Then follows Waverly Supreme 8.8%, most successful were Big Ginger Boy and Pretty Short 6% and Temlee 4.4%. Of course Light Of Fire who both had five. Temlee and Waverly Supreme will be found * The Sires of Sires title went to in the 5th and 6th of most successful Credibility (28 via Just The Best, Faithful Australian greyhounds. Hawk, Nobody’s Fool, History Lesson, Eaglehawk Star, Bowetzel, Chief Ballistic Jet, Bearability and Questions), Dingaan, New Tears, Tangaloa, World from Ginger (24 via Black Shiraz, Big Ginger Acclaim, Nation Parade, Roy Trease, Daleys Boy, Oak Raider and Ginger Magee), Gold and Sand Man were also all successfully Malawi’s Prince (24 via Token Prince, Prince Trainer Vicki doubled up in pedigrees of at least one feature Of Tigers, Awesome McLaren, Placard, Wisener with her winner. Mighty Glory and Royal Pilgrim), Light Of smart galloper Not surprisingly Promises Free was the Fire (20 via Awesome Assassin, Solve The Real Attitude a broodbitch who appears most often (3.3%). Puzzle, Elle’s Dominator and Lilli Pilli Lad), Clem Jones Cup Linebreeding to Sabby’s Image, Shining Head Honcho (16 via Cry Havoc, Go Wild heat winner at Light, Osti Lee and Pitstock Park also Teddy, Royal Assassin, Wild Season, Albion Park. appeared. Clearwater Boy, Go Diesel, Master Havoc * Linebreeding within five generations and Mean Bean) and New Tears (12 via Light was very common. Of Fire, Proper Tears, Ultimate Wish and the year. His future on the top line of offspring in 2003, Cyrus The Virus, Lara Some 97.3% of feature winners were bred New Fox). pedigrees probably depends on one of Flynn, Twain and Unopposed (all in her this way. The five greyhounds (2.7%) with These accounted for 68.1% of all feature Golden Currency’s sons making the grade. sensational Black Shiraz litter) and Garland no linebreeding were Flying Fort, Happy winners. * Looking further back, the Temlee Green (by Go Wild Teddy). Chappy and Just Tommy (all sired by an * Following the sireline straight back to sireline provided 72.5% of feature winners The next best were 13 bitches who all had imported greyhound) and the Shirdon’s the stud dogs of around 15 years ago, we find while the Waverly Supreme sireline got two feature winners; Caitlyn Fox, Alarm-Dakota Belle littermates, Dakota that Brother Fox line sires produced 37.9% 16.5%. The Thunder Lane sireline accounted Courageous Joyce, Dakota Belle, Emily’s Emily and Dakota Raider. of feature winners in 2003. for 2.2% and the remaining 8.8% came from Idol, Gotta Return, Hunter Tylo, Miss Gypsy, The latter two were out of a bitch with The Pretty Short sireline accounted for an assortment of overseas based sirelines. Miss Winsome, November Miss, Princess very heavy linebreeding, bordering on being 20.3%, Eaglehawk Star 14.3% and Malawi Dams Rema, Tivoli Kelly, Tranquil Scene and Two inbred. 14.3%. * The most successful broodbitch would Codes. Overseas influence Amazingly Chariot Supreme line stud have to be Mystery Bird (Farloe Melody*- * 14.3% of Feature Race Winners in 2003 * Late Show Lady’s victory in the dogs only sired two feature winners during Dollar Bird) who had five feature winning were out of bitches who were either feature Lismore Classic was the only instance of a winners or track record holders. feature win to an import in 2003. * Of the Feature Race Winners in * In 2003 there were four feature race Australia in 2003, 29% have dams or winning greyhounds who were sired by granddams that won a feature race or held a imports; Flying Fort and Fortified Flyer (by Whelpings track record. Fortified Speed), Happy Chappy (by * 44.5% of Feature Winners in 2003 were Derryfoyle) and Just Tommy (by Droopys out of bitches who had thrown other feature Zola). winners or track record holders * 19.8% of feature winners in 2003 had a * 81.9% of Feature Winners were related greyhound whelped overseas within it’s first Sire Dam Whelp Dogs Bitches Breeder to other feature winners or track record 2 generations. Awesome McLaren Sissy Mac 1-10-03 1 McMahon * 37.4% had an overseas bred greyhound Ballistic Jet Facetious 17-03-04 1 4 K & M Conf holders in their first two generations i.e. the Banker Hud La Belle Gazelle 1-04-04 3 6 Anderson dams or grand-dams had either won features, in the first three generations of its pedigree. Bitability Bale Lil Jeanie 21-03-04 3 3 Corrigan run track records or were the dams or grand- * 86.3% had an overseas bred greyhound Bitability Bale Who’s A Bearing 21-03-04 3 2 Luxton dams of greyhounds who had achieved this. within four generations. Boy Gossip Ultra Babe 5-04-04 2 4 Hastie * 96.7% were related to other feature Carlisle Jack Timely Thoughts 19-03-04 5 1 Vohland winners or track record holders in their first AUSTRALIAN Cyrus The Virus Black Bev 12-04-04 5 5 Horrigan three generations. Deep North Ozzy Carol 15-03-04 3 Castle Racing Synd * 98.4% were related to other feature WINNING LINES Elite State Sammie’s Diamond 8-04-04 2 3 Ashcroft winners or track record holders in their first Go Wild Teddy Szubanski 31-03-04 6 3 Beckett Volume 11 - 2003 Go Wild Teddy Tracer Lee 4-03-04 2 2 Smith three generations. Jackson Brandon Premonition 13-02-04 3 2 K & M Conf * The remaining 1.6% represents three Just The Best Alaskan Gold 27-03-04 3 Apap feature winners. In two cases the fourth dam $50 (inc postage & handling) Just The Best Call Collect 22-02-04 2 1 Thrupp was a sister to a feature winner. Containing all the usual features of the Just The Best Head Direct 17-03-04 3 4 Muller * Throughout the past 15 years, greyhound year: City Winners; Sires, Just The Best Prevaricate 19-02-04 2 1 Apap approximately one in four feature winning Dams & Maternal Grandsires of City No Intent Pugsley Adams 22-02-04 1 4 Morris bitches became the dams of feature winners November Fury Whirlpool Sal 1-04-04 3 2 Newman Winners; Western Australia; Australian themselves. November Gandhi Susie Rhythm 7-04-04 7 Newman Feature Race Winners; Sires, Dams, * The most successful damline was Little Primo Uno Glenlogan Girl 20-03-04 7 1 Russell Maternal Grandsires and Pedigrees of Gorgeous (better known to many as the Primo Uno Poker Honcho 21-03-04 5 4 Butibam Feature Race Winners; Australian “Osti” line) with 14 feature winners followed Rich Hand Magic Shot 26-03-04 2 4 Castle Track Records and Overseas Feature Royal Pilgrim Momentary Miss 11-03-04 5 2 Kyro by Gail’s Beauty with 13, Marungi Girl (8), Winners. Scottish Express Blazing Pintubi 11-03-04 4 4 Carey Mabel Alice (6), Tarado (6), Freckled Pick Cheques/Money Orders payable to: Scottish Express Lighthouse Girl 15-03-04 2 6 Miles (5), Model Donna (5) and Sancerie (5). Peter Rose Scottish Express Solo’s Blondie 17-03-04 5 5 Fitch Linebreeding PO Box 330, Jimboomba, Qld, 4280. 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The (May, 2004) Journal Page 23 By DAVID BRASCH WHEN Brian Swift walked into the Gold Coast greyhound track last month with his first starter for 20 years the boys were waiting Swift dog for for him. “They didn’t miss me one bit,” said Brian, 70, of his welcome back from the army of old friends he had made in his “previous life” as a greyhound trainer, educator and trial The Man track operator. Back in the 70s Brian was BIG in greyhound racing with some of the star 20 years? advice for $800 from breeder Patty Rynne. gallopers of the time, landing betting coups “My son Glenn has a good business “I loved red dogs and pick him out when regularly, and establishing and running pinhooking,” he said. “That’s buying he was a baby as a beautiful pup,” said Galaxy Lodge breaking-in and trial track for weanling thoroughbreds, preparing them for Swifty. “Patty rang me to say he was years. yearling sales and selling them. There’s good travelling a bit light and I talked Laurie into Names like Lauries Joe, Daring Fawn, money to be made.” buying him at three months old.” Punters Revenge, Joyful Raider, Pleasant Glenn has been turning over between 10 Lauries Joy raced only eight times but Risk, Glad King, Tanawa Boy etc were all and 12 yearlings a year for the past 20 years broke two track records, ran a class record proof of the ability of Brian Swift to train ... with his dad’s help. at the Gabba and won at Harold Park. At 12 and organize a good old fashioned plunge. So why is Swifty back? months of age he was beating Swifty’s Gabba Brian Swift and Just Rambo. Now he’s back. The first dog he “About four or five years ago I had a heart dogs up his straight. produced, Just Rambo (Just The Best-Toast bypass and the doctors told me to get “The day he won his maiden he was 16 But 20 years ago Swifty and wife Beris To This), won a maiden final at the Gold some exercise,” he said. “I months old and we got $5000 on him at decided they’d had enough. Merv and Lana Coast at his second start in a race. started walking around the DANNY ON CALLLawnton,” said Swifty. “He broke Thompson moved from Darwin and bought “I’ve never been one to miss an block with a wireless in ON the last Sunday of each the track record. That the property. opportunity to have a go at the boys, so they my pocket but soon got race was the best That’s when the moved into pinhooking didn’t miss me when I turned up at the Gold bored of that. month, Galaxy Lodge ran races betting race I have came about. Coast with this dog,” said “Swifty”. “I realized if I for whippets when Brian Swift ever seen.” The Swift family has all been champion So what has Swifty been up to for the past needed that exercise I ran the complex. They even had Retired to stud, riders. Son Glenn and daughter Deb have might as well get a a racecaller ... now GRA chief Lauries Joy served been champion show riders several times. greyhound to walk.” steward Danny Ryan. about 700 bitches Deb’s daughters Rachael and Courtney Swifty was according to Swifty. have followed with Courtney, 21, five times never one to waste Glad King was champion rider at the Brisbane Ekka and time on a dog that did not have another star who won champion rider at both the Sydney and ability. In only a few months he has tried and 14 races straight for the Melbourne Royal Shows. got rid of 24 dogs that did not measure up to kennel and beat the great Gay Glenn even had a stint at training the standards he has always set himself. Saibot in the last handicap race run at thoroughbreds winning “about 15-20 races” And what standards they were. Lawnton. but Swifty says it’s a tough game for trainers. While he will be known to most as the “And when Punter’s Revenge won a “You wait three years to find out if a trainer of Lauries Joy, Swifty rates Daring maiden final at the Gabba one night we thoroughbred is no good, you wait three Fawn the best he has prepared. backed it from 15-1 to 7-4. Eventually months with a greyhound.” “He won 48 races including the last heats Punter’s Revenge won 25 races.” Pinhooking has been good to Glenn and and finals at Rocklea and Brassall,” said Galaxy Lodge, named after a show horse his father. “We buy weanlings on type and Swifty. “Most of the races in those days were ridden by Swifty’s daughter Deb, was a huge feed them up like show horses. One of their over 300m but he had to run heats and final success. “At one time we were trialling 400 buys finished third in a Golden Nugget at the in the one day. dogs on Sunday mornings and 200 on Gold Coast. “Ernie Martin owned him and at the end Tuesday and Thursday nights,” he said. Swifty has already added to his kennel. he was off a two yard handicap. We sold him “I was also doing 50 to 80 break-ins a He has Just Rambo firing and pups by to Sydney. Any dog that can win 48 races is month. At the time there was only Lohman and Southern Champ* and has high pretty good.” Springwood, Waterford and Galaxy Lodge hopes for the youngsters. But Lauries Joy was something special operating.” He admits to “thoroughly enjoying being as well. At one time Swifty had 150 dogs on the back in dogs”. The son of Pied Rebel-Plumed Right was property and not one was his own. 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The (May, 2004) Journal Page 24 Is Bogie our best ever? After four Group Top vets at 1 wins, many AGVA say she is conference LEFT: Bogie Leigh streets her rivals in the Group 1 Golden Easter Egg at SOME of Australia’s foremost Wentworth Park. greyhound vets will present lectures on a huge variety of subjects at the BELOW: The Bretts and Beins ... Australian Greyhound Vets before the celebrations started. Association conference in Canberra Noel Christensen photos. in May. The three-day conference will By the Group 1 Sapphire Classic run from May 3-5. DAVID BRASCH at Sandown and the Group 1 Trainers will be particularly Brisbane Cup at Albion Park interested in the opening day’s EVEN a few months ago it would have and all of a sudden the legion topics which include advances in been heresy in Queensland to have even of Amy fans are starting to nutrition, examination of diets and suggested Flying Amy is not the best think. exercise physiology, training and greyhound this state has seen. Just for the record, Bogie nutrition for human sprinters and But how times change ... even in a few Leigh took her career stats to stayers. months. 47 starts for 29 wins and 12 The second day is taken up with And Bogie Leigh, a black bitch by Just placings and $420,000 in reproduction, while the third looks The Best-Hypo Havoc, raced by Les Bein earnings. It is the highest ever at a number of problems that can and trained by Tony Brett has changed all by a bitch in this country. affect the racing greyhound. that. Les Bein will not come The University of Melbourne will In the space of a couple of months, Bogie into the comparison debate. provide lecture notes from the Leigh has taken her record to four Group 1 “I don’t believe you can conference. victories, the latest in the Golden Easter Egg compare dogs of yesteryear at Wentworth Park. with those racing today,” he Only a few weeks before she had crushed said. Greyhound Racing the best in the land in the Group 1 Australian While Amy is legendary Cup ... two $100,000 to the winner races in a and already in the Australian row. greyhound Hall of Fame, she Six-Pack And add to that her previous victories in won only two Group 1 events and both of those were at Don't forget to log on to the Albion Park. GRA's web site at Even her 29.73 Albion Park track record, “Why shouldn’t she keep going,” asked which has stood since 1995, got a nudge from Bein. “She’ll point towards the Ladies www.graq.org.au Hoofs and Paws Bogie Leigh back in December last year Bracelet at Wentworth Park and then go on and get a six-pack of when she went 29.83. to the Topgun and Melbourne Cup later in (Of course Surf Lorian has since equalled the year. greyhound racing stories every Challenge the record.) “She’ll retire after that.” week written by The Journal's And while Bogie Leigh is on the crest of By then, those Amy fans might be singing Editor David Brasch. Keep up a winning wave, Bein and Brett have no the praises of the greatest of all time. to date with the happening thoughts about retiring the bitch. Those golfers among the greyhound Now that’s something for Surf Lorian to news of your sport. racing fraternity are being called upon think about! to defend the honour of our industry against the harness crew. The venue is Mt Warren Park Golf Any inquiries call Rick Fall on Club, on Sunday July 11. Players can Rearing ring stewards Danny Ryan or Daryl (07) 54264338 or Kays to book a (32627800). Cost is $35 per person which covers green fees, cart and lunch. Registration 0427 264338 is 7.30am for an 8am tee off. Spelling Earbranding & marking up Breaking-in Graham Haswell is available for marking up of greyhounds and to check markings against registration certificate. Ipswich - first Thursday of month 7- Our track 8.30am. Beenleigh remarkably Showgrounds second Sunday of EncounterAny inspection of month 8.30-10am. Mango Hill our complex is welcome similar to Trial Track Last Sunday of Kennels & Breaking-in month 8-9am. Litters and other (phone for appointment). Track Distances Albion times by appointment. 300m and 520m. Sand Surface. Contact Graham Haswell 0419 726 773 (07) 5479 6640 New rearing yards 200m long Park

The (May, 2004) Journal Page 25 Bogie Leigh’s average sectional prior to More power the big race was 5.10 (that includes outside The Last times converted to Meadows’ times). It actually ran 5.07. to stewards JUST A THOUGHT Three different people have said to me By Bruce Teague recently that greyhound racing has never been ONE of the strangest things about Word as clean as it is today. That’s great, but greyhound racing is that stewards don’t have shouldn’t we be telling more people about the power to disqualify or relegate fighters. it? After all, a suspension is handed out on the the balance of probabilities. That is, is it more track in the previous 45 days. In Sydney, just Not each other, but the public. spot so why not clean up the whole thing at probable than not that, but for the 6% of Wentworth Park runners had competed At the same time, you have to feel for the same time? interference, the interferred horse would have at either Appin or Wyong. those trainers now getting caught with a Every time you forget about this subject, finished ahead of the horse causing the Capalaba’s value is obvious. But it begs microscopic trace of a drug in their dog’s up comes another incident where an honest trouble?” the question of why more dogs are not using system. dog is thumped by an offender and thereby Shreck further states that “as a steward, the one-turn track at the Gold Coast (which Given the huge variety of foodstuffs lying loses the race. Of course, often neither dog you should err on the side of caution but not often has vacancies) or the circle at Ipswich. around the countryside - from poppy seeds then runs a place. But sometimes the fighter be afraid to put your hand up”. Relatively, that is. to tea leaves thrown on the grass - it would does get through. It’s reasonable to suggest that a doubt No doubt several factors come in to play seem reasonable to set a minimum level for Nothing generates a roar from the about fighting is little different to a doubt but my first guess would be that too much prosecution purposes. spectators so much as a fighter wreaking about interference to a galloper. In both cases, SEQ racing is concentrated into a small part havoc. But one that wins prizemoney is just the professional opinion of the stewards is of the week. The Tuesday-Thursday period rubbing salt into the wound. the key. accounts for five of the seven TAB meetings Some claim that trainers have the right to That said, maybe they each week, or six of nine if appeal and that placings should not be altered are being too cautious. you count Lismore and STEWARDS until that process finishes. Or that there’s an Giving the “benefit of the Bruce Teague can Casino. underlying legal problem - although re- doubt” to a trainer also be contacted at A Saturday run up wording the rules should take care of that. In means taking away from Capalaba’s straight INQUIRIES any event, logic does not support the another trainer as well as [email protected] obviously offers a better arguments. from the customers, or spread for some dogs First, once set, the placings for betting some of them. preparing for weekday purposes can never be changed anyway Again on the question of logic, it makes meetings at Albion Park (swab or no swab). A punter certainly has no no sense to set free a “fighter” simply because Maybe one of those Ipswich mid-week chance of going back to the TAB for his it does not make head contact with the victim. meetings would be better placed elsewhere. APRIL 7 rightful money. Both turning the head and deliberately BOGIE LEADS AGAIN Stewards present: DM Ryan (chairman), D Kays Second, the fairness of awarding a prize veering off-course offer clear evidence of a Harking back to last month’s item on (Investigations), Mrs E Murray (Registrar). to a fighter is obviously suspect. It’s also a crime - if not fighting, then non-chasing. sectional times, how about Bogie Leigh’s Stewards opened an inquiry in relation to poor advertisement for the industry. Unfortunately, the current rule of racing jaunt around The Meadows in the Australian circumstances that resulted in the greyhound bitch Shady Macbeth being inseminated with semen from Third, some claim it is hard to be sure of concentrates on the offender alone and Cup? Royal Assassin instead of Brett Lee. the outcome had the fighter not committed ignores the effect on seven other dogs, their Anyone adding up the figures could have Stewards took evidence from Mr G Wakefield, Mr the breach. True, but that’s why we have trainers and thousands of customers. It needs predicted that Bogie’s first sectional A Brett, Mr R Lambert, Mr D Stagg, Dr P Thomas and professional stewards. Their job is to changing. performances would let it lead Been Cooler written statements from several others. Evidence clearly confirmed that Dr Thomas had adjudicate in circumstances that are always Finally, the question of an injury to a by one and a half lengths with Kilmany inseminated Shady Macbeth with the incorrect semen. difficult. fighter may be a defence so far as suspensions Assassin another head away. And that is However, there were mitigating circumstances that Elsewhere, galloping over the line at the are concerned but it’s irrelevant for the precisely what happened. Good dogs can contributed greatly to the mistake. The travel canister trots can mean disqualification. At the current race - the dog either fought or it read the form guide, you know. delivered to Dr Thomas, unknown to him, contained numerous draws of semen from various stud thoroughbreds, shoving another horse out of didn’t. With a sub-30sec overall capability, greyhounds. the way can mean relegation and suspension. STRAIGHT POPULARITY Bogie Leigh was never going to lose the race. There was never any indication, and no person ever Get out of your lane in athletics and you’re Looking over the last year - or locally, It bolted in by three lengths, giving another indicated, that this was the case. There was paperwork gone straight away. All those penalties are over the first eight months of racing at the major victory to connections, and atoning for that matched the vials numbered accordingly to Royal Assassin. No paperwork had been provided, as the effective immediately and all alter the new Gold Coast track - the records show that an unlucky third from its outside box in the Rules require, to identify any other semen contained in placings. 29% of Albion Park 520m runners had raced Topgun when it couldn’t quite cross Spring the delivery canister. In this context it’s worthwhile considering over the Ipswich 520m trip in the previous Secret. Quite clearly arrangements had been made to add the views of one of the most respected men 45 days. That, too, was predictable as both Spring semen to the original shipment of Brett Lee semen without notifying the original receiver of the shipment. in the business, John Shreck, former chief Some 42% over all distances at Ipswich. Secret (box 2) and Brumby Lad (3) were Further, those in NSW who made the arrangements steward for both the AJC in Sydney and the (There is some double counting in these expected to come out at least as well as Bogie to add additional semen to the shipment had provided Hong Kong Jockey Club. figures but the relativities are valid enough). Leigh and therefore hold the early running. no paperwork. This action made it impossible for Dr Here’s what he had to say in a Sydney By comparison, 19% had raced over the Punters would have had plenty of Thomas, upon opening the travel canister, any option of identifying any semen, and nor should he, other than Morning Herald article about handling prime Gold Coast distance of 457m and 38% confidence in those predictions because that for which paperwork was provided. protests at the gallops. over all Gold Coast distances. Bogie’s sectional form is well disclosed - in A general following of procedures of those involved “Many fans talk about ‘beyond Next most popular was Capalaba where Brisbane and interstate - and all bar one of in NSW would certainly have helped this avoidable reasonable doubt’. Forget about that 17% had a run up the 366m straight track in the other Australian Cup runners came from mistake. In conclusion, stewards could only deduce on straightaway,” he advised. “If you go down that same 45 day period. That’s an amazing Victoria where plenty of sectional data is evidence provided, that a genuine mistake had been (that) track a protest will never be upheld. figure when you compare it with other States. available. made and any further action by any person involved Nor will anyone ever be put out. Only 3% of runners at the two city tracks The remaining runner, Addis Boy, is would be of a civil nature. “I believe the test you should apply is on in Melbourne used the Healesville straight notoriously unreliable at the start.

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The (May, 2004) Journal Page 26 ALBION PARK APRIL 29 Thu (Class 1) Flying Amy Puppy Classic Heats 520m. Best 32 whelped on FORTHCOMING or after 1.5.02. Maidens eligible. Non-penalty (other than those which lose maiden status). Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) Stayers Stake 710m. Best 8 Plus graded, juveniles (full field req for Juveniles) over 520, EVENTS 600, 710m. APRIL 30 Fri (Class 3) Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) Maidens 520/600m Maiden 395m Plus graded, juveniles (full field req for Juveniles) over 520, 600, 710m. 1800 851 155 MAY 3 Mon (Class 1) Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) TELEPHONE NOMINATIONS Please Note: Stayers Stake 710m. Best 8 The lines will be open from 7am-8.30am Monday to Friday * A nomination form will need to be completed when Plus graded, juveniles (full field req for Juveniles) over 520, except on public holidays or notified changes. nominating a greyhound for its first Queensland start which is either 600, 710m. Telephone No 1800 851 155 (Toll Free) owned or trained by Interstate licensees. MAY 6 Thu (Class 1) Five Easy Steps to Nominate Your Greyhound * A nomination form needs to be completed so relevant The operator will ask you for the following information. information concerning the greyhound/owner/trainer can be Flying Amy Puppy Classic Final 520m. Winner $4500 1 Name of Greyhound recorded on the GRA database. Elite State Best 8 Bitches 520m. Winner to receive a free 2 Earbrand * Once this information is received the telephone nomination service to Elite State. 3 Trainers Name and Licence Number service may be used provided there is no change in the ownership Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) 4 Track, Date, Distance, Name of Event, If Greyhound or trainer of the particular greyhound. Stayers Stake 710m. Best 8 has started Interstate since last Queensland performance, Should this be the case a new nomination form will need to be Plus graded, juveniles (full field req for Juveniles) over 520, Comments (i.e.Heats/Early Race etc) completed. 600, 710m. 5 Second Preference or Nominating at another Track Should you have any queries regarding this service please MAY 7 Fri (Class 3) which is not a second preference contact the Grading Department 2-3pm Monday to Friday. Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) Best 8 395m 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) 600, 710m. 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) Maiden 520m Heats. Final 14 May MAY 21 Fri (Class 3) Plus graded, juveniles (full field req for Juveniles) over 520, Plus graded, juveniles (full field req for Juveniles) over 520, Heats Q.L.D. Group 5th Grade Statewide Challenge 520m. 600, 710m. 600, 710m. (See conditions on Page 3) JUNE 3 Thu (Class 1) MAY 10 Mon (Class 1) Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) VIP Petfood Products Gold Cup Heats (Group 1) 710m. Best Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) Fifth Grade 395m 32. Greyhounds must have won one circle race. All other Fifth Grade 600m. Heats. Final 17 May. 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) conditions of grading waived. 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) Maidens 520/600m State Final Q.L.D. Group 5th Grade Statewide Challenge Plus graded, juveniles (full field req for Juveniles) over 520, Plus graded, juveniles (full field req for Juveniles) over 520, 520m. Winner $25,000. 600, 710m. 600, 710m. Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) MAY 13 Thu (Class 1) MAY 24 Mon (Class 1) Plus graded, juveniles (full field req for Juveniles) over 520, Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) 600, 710m. Stayers Stake 710m. Best 8 Fifth Grade 520m Heats. Final 31 May JUNE 4 Fri (Class 3) Plus graded, juveniles (full field req for Juveniles) over 520, 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) 600, 710m. Plus graded, juveniles (full field req for Juveniles) over 520, 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) MAY 14 Fri (Class 3) 600, 710m. Best 8 395m Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) MAY 27 Thu (Class 1) Maidens 520m Final. Heats 28 May Fourth Grade 395m Garrard’s Horse and Hound Winter Chase Final 710m. Plus graded, juveniles (full field req for Juveniles) over 520, 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) Winner $4500 600, 710m. Maiden 520m Final. Heats 7 May Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) JUNE 7 Mon (Class 1) Plus graded, juveniles (full field req for Juveniles) over 520, Plus graded, juveniles (full field req for Juveniles) over 520, Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) 600, 710m. 600, 710m. Fifth Grade 520m Heats. Final 14 June MAY 17 Mon (Class 1) MAY 28 Fri (Class 3) 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) Final QLD Group 5th Grade Statewide Challenge 520m. Plus graded, juveniles (full field req for Juveniles) over 520, Fifth Grade 600m Final. Heats 10 May Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) 600, 710m. 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) JUNE 10 Thu (Class 1) Plus graded, juveniles (full field req for Juveniles) over 520, Maidens 520m Heats. Final 4 June VIP Petfood Products Gold Cup Final (Group 1) 710m. 600, 710m. Maiden 395m Winner $40,000 MAY 20 Thu (Class 1) Plus graded, juveniles (full field req for Juveniles) over 520, Boomeroo Best 8 bitches 520m. Winner to receive a free Garrard’s Horse and Hound Winter Chase Heats 710m. Best 600, 710m. service to Boomeroo. 16 MAY 31 Mon (Class 1) Plus graded, juveniles (full field req for Juveniles) over 520, Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) 600, 710m. Plus graded, juveniles (full field req for Juveniles) over 520, Fifth Grade 520m Final. Heats 24 May

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JUNE 11 Fri (Class 3) GRADING SCHEDULE MAY 19 Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) As from the 1 JULY 2003 the meetings shown below Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m Fourth Grade 395m will be graded in the order in which they appear on Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 431m 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) each particular day. 5th Grade Final 431m Maiden 520/600m Q.L.D Group 5th Grade Statewide Challenge Heats (520m) Plus graded, juveniles (full field req for Juveniles) over 520, Monday (See conditions Page 3) 600, 710m. 1 Rockhampton Thur/Sat Class 4 Best 8 431m JUNE 14 Mon (Class 1) 2 Brisbane Thur Class 1 1 Win/Maiden 630m Tuesday Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) 1 Brisbane Fri Class 3 Graded races as required Fifth Grade 520m Final. Heats 7 June 2 Cairns Mon Class 4 MAY 25 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) 3 Bundaberg Fri/Sat Class 4 Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520m Plus graded, juveniles (full field req for Juveniles) over 520, Wednesday Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m 1 Capalaba Sat Class 5 600, 710m. 2 Brisbane Mon Class 1 5th Grade Heats 520m JUNE 17 Thu (Class 1) 3 Mackay Mon Class 4 5th Grade Heats 431m -Best 16 Brandons Electrical Qld Derby Heats (Group 2) 520m. Best Thursday 5th Grade Final 520m 32 male greyhounds whelped on or after 1/11/01. Maidens 1 Gold Coast Tues Class 3 5th Grade 630m 2 Ipswich Tues Class 2 eligible. Non-penalty (other than those which lose Maiden Friday Best 8 520m status). 1 Gold Coast Wed Class 2 Graded races as required Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) 2 Ipswich Wed Class 3 MAY 26 Plus graded, juveniles (full field req for Juveniles) over 520, 3 Townsville Thur Class 4 Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m 600, 710m. Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 431m JUNE 18 Fri (Class 3) Noms for all meetings close at the GRA at 8.30am. 5th Grade Heats 431m Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) TELEPHONE NOMS may be placed from 7-8.30am Q.L.D. Group 5th Grade Statewide Challenge Final (520m) 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) by phoning 1800 851 155 (toll free). A written Best 8 431m Dave Brett Memorial Maiden Heats 520m. Best 32. Final 25 nomination will be required for greyhounds either owned 5th Grade 630m -Maximum One Win Class 1 Tracks June. or trained by interstate licensees having its first Graded Races as required Maiden 395m Queensland start. JUNE 1 Plus graded, juveniles (full field req for Juveniles) over 520, CONTACTING GRADING PANEL Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520m 600, 710m. The Grading Panel is available for queries regarding a Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m JUNE 21 Mon (Class 1) greyhound’s grade or to clarify grading guidelines only. 5th Grade Final 520 m Beenleigh/Brisbane Qld Cup Heats (Group 3) 600m. Best They can be contacted from 2-3pm Monday-Friday. 5th Grade Final 431m 32. Greyhounds must have won one circle race. All other Best 8 520m conditions of grading waived. 4th/5th Grade 630m Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) 5th Grade 630m Juvenile 520m or 431m Plus graded, juveniles (full field req for Juveniles) over 520, Graded Races as required Graded Races as required 600, 710m. No racing Ipswich May 4 and 5 due to the Ipswich Show JUNE 2 JUNE 24 Thu (Class 1) MAY 4 Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m Brandons Electrical Qld Derby Final (Group 2) 520m. No Racing - Ipswich Show Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 431m Winner $20,000. MAY 5 5th Grade Final 431m Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) No Racing - Ipswich Show 5th Grade Heats 431m Plus graded, juveniles (full field req for Juveniles) over 520, MAY 11 5th Grade Heats 520m 600, 710m. Highland Smash Repairs Maiden Heats 520m Best 8 431m JUNE 25 Fri (Class 3) 4 x Heats Kings & Queens 5th Grade 520m 5th Grade 630m Dave Brett Memorial Maiden Final 520m. Winner $2000. Best 16 Dogs - Best 16 Bitches Graded Races as required Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) 4th/5th Grade Heats 431m - Best 16 JUNE 8 Fifth Grade 395m Best 8 520m Highland Smash Repairs Maiden Heats (520m) 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) 5th Grade 630m Highland Smash Repairs Maiden Final (520m) Maiden 520/600m Graded Races as required 5th grade Heats (520m) Plus graded, juveniles (full field req for Juveniles) over 520, MAY 12 4th-5th Grade Heats (431m) Best 16 600, 710m. Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m Best 8 (520m) JUNE 28 Mon (Class 1) Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 431m 5th Grade (630m) Beenleigh/Brisbane Qld Cup Final (Group 3) 600m. Winner 5th Grade Heats 431m Graded as required $12,000 Best 8 431m JUNE 9 Fifth Grade Heats 600m. Final 5 July 5th Grade 630m Highland Smash Repairs Maiden Heats (431m) Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) Juvenile 520m or 431m Highland Smash Repairs Maiden Final (431m) Plus graded, juveniles (full field req for Juveniles) over 520, Graded Races as required 5th Grade Final (431m) 600, 710m. MAY 18 5th Grade Final (520m) Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520m 5th Grade Heats (431m) Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m Best 8 (431m) Kings & Queens 5th Grade Final 520m 5th Grade (630m) IPSWICH 4th/5th Grade Final 431m Graded as required. APRIL 28 5th Grade Heats 520m JUNE 15 Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 431m 4th/5th Grade 630 m Highland Smash Repairs Maiden Heats (520m) 5th Grade Final 431m Best 8 520m Highland Smash Repairs Maiden Final (520m) Best 8 431m Graded Races as Required 5th Grade Final (520m)

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4th-5th Grade Final (431m) APRIL 28 (Class 2) PARKLANDS SOUTH-EAST QLD CUP (429m) Best 32 5th Grade Heats (520m) VIP Pet Foods 5th Grade Heats (401m) Final 5/5/04 + Reserves. FINAL 1ST JUNE 1. WINNER $10,000 + Best 8 (520m) Maiden Heats (401m) Final 5/5/04 TROPHY. 5th Grade (630m) Best 8 (401m) Juvenile (429m) Juvenile (520m or 431m) 4th Grade (457m) Maiden Heats (429m) Final 1/6/04 Graded as required. Juvenile (457m) 5th Grade (622m) JUNE 16 Maiden (457m) 4th Grade (622m) Highland Smash Repairs Maiden Heats (431m) 5th Grade (650m) MAY 26 (Class 2) Highland Smash Repairs Maiden Final (431m) 4th Grade (650m) XXXX 5th Grade Heats (401m) Final 2/6/04 5th Grade Final (431m) MAY 2 Maiden (401m) 5th Grade Heats (431m) Twilight meeting Eric Thomson Maiden Semi-finals (457m) 4th-5th Grade Heats (520m) Best 16 5th Grade Final (429m) 4th Grade (457m) Best 8 (431m) Maiden Final (429m) Best 8 (457m) 4th-5th Grade (630m) MAY 4 (Class 3) 5th Grade (650m) Graded as required. Harvey Smash Repairs 5th Grade Heats (373m) Final 11/5/ 4th Grade (650m) JUNE 22 04. Final Winner $1500 Highland Smash Repairs Maiden Heats (520m) Best 8 (373m) Highland Smash Repairs Maiden Final (520m) Maiden Heats (373m) Final 11/5/04 5th Grade Heats (520m) 4th Grade (429m) CAPALABA 5th Grade Final (520m) Juvenile (429m) APRIL 25 Sunday - ANZAC Day Best 8 (520m) Maiden (429m) Dogs Lovers day with traditional 2 up 4th-5th Grade (630m) Maiden/No more than 2 Wins (622m) Final of Dog Lovers 5th Grade 1st $5000, 2nd $1000, 3rd Graded as required. 4th Grade (622m) $200, 4th $50. JUNE 23 MAY 5 (Class 2) Dog Lover’s Maiden $500 to winner Highland Smash Repairs Maiden (431m) Best 8 (401m) 5th Grade Highland Smash Repairs Maiden Final (431m) 4th Grade (401m) 5th Grade (bitches) 5th Grade Final (431m) Maiden (401m) 4th Grade 4th-5th Grade Final (520m) Bernies Pet Barn 5th Grade Heats (457m) Final 12/5/04 4th Grade (bitches) 5th Grade Heats (431m) 4th Grade (457m) Best 8 in grader’s opinion - race will proceed with 5 or more 5th Grade (630m) Juvenile (457m) noms - $500 to winner Best 8 (431m) Maiden Heats (457m) Final 12/5/04 “Win your Weight in Gold Stubbies” competition. Juvenile (520m or 431m) 5th Grade (650m) MAY 1 Vetsearch Day Graded as required. 4th Grade (650m) Vetsearch Capalaba Sprint Best 8. 1st $700 2nd $200 3rd JUNE 29 Maiden (650m) $60 + Vetsearch/Virbac products 4th $20. Highland Smash Repairs Maiden Heats (520m) MAY 11 (Class 3) Maiden Highland Smash Repairs Maiden Final (520m) 4th Grade (373m) Maiden Bitches Best 8 (520m) Maiden (373m) Juvenile 5th Grade Heats (520m) Juvenile (373m) 4th Grade 5th Grade (630m) Best 8 (429m) Winner $600 4th Grade Bitches Juvenile (520m or 431m) Bernies Pet Barn 5th Grade Heats (429m) Final 18/5/04 Juvenile (Trophy Race) Graded as required. Maiden Heats (429m) Final 18/5/04 All placegetters receive Vetsearch Sample Pack. JUNE 30 5th Grade (622m) MAY 8 Highland Smash Repairs Maiden Heats (431m) MAY 12 (Class 2) Heats John Klose Retravision Capalaba Derby (non-penalty) Highland Smash Repairs Maiden Final (431m) 12 Months Since the Last Grass Race 5th Grade Heats (401m) for dogs whelped on or after 1st Nov 2001. 5th Grade Final (431m) Final 19/5/04 Heats Cyrus The Virus Capalaba Futurity (non-penalty) for 5th grade Heats (431m) Maiden Heats (401m) Final 19/5/04 bitches whelped on or after 1st Nov 2001 5th Grade Heats (520m) Best 16 Best 8 (457m) Other maiden and graded races to make up the program Best 8 (431m) 4th Grade (457m) MAY 15 1 win/maiden (630m) Juvenile (457m) Final John Klose Retravision Capalaba Derby. Winner $1500 Graded as required. Maiden (457m) + DVD Video combo valued at $400. Maiden (650m) Final Cyrus The Virus Capalaba Futurity. Winner $1500 + 5th Grade (650m) service to Cyrus The Virus valued at $880 courtesy Rocky MAY 18 (Class 3) Ridge Kennels GOLD COAST Heats Q.L.D. Group 5th Grade Statwide Challenge (457m) Shiny Happy Puppies Veterans - open to all for greyhounds APRIL 27 (Class 3) (See conditions on Page 3) 4 years and older on the date of the race $300 to winner. 4th Grade (373m) $600 Best 8 (373m) Maiden Maiden (373m) VIP Pet Foods 5th Grade Heats (373m) Final 25/5/04 Maiden Bitches 5th Grade Heats (429m) $1500 to the Winner. Final Sunday Maiden Heats (373m) Final 25/5/04 Juvenile Twilight May 2. 4th Grade (429m) 5th Grade Best 8 (429m) Juvenile (429m) 5th Grade (bitches) Juvenile (429m) Maiden (429m) 4th Grade Maiden Heats (429m) Final May 2 Maiden/No more than 2 Wins (622m) 4th Grade (bitches) 5th Grade (622m) 4th Grade (622m) Best 8 in grader’s opinion - race will proceed with 5 or more 4th Grade (622m) MAY 19 (Class 2) noms - $500 to winner 4th Grade (401m) Juvenile (401m) CENTRALISED PRIZEMONEY Maiden (401m) QLD TRACKS The GRA has assumed the responsibility for payment of 5th Grade Heats (457m) Final 26/5/04 BRISBANE: Loam 395m, 520m, 600m, 710m. Race Monday night prizemoney on behalf of all clubs in Queensland. The method is by 3rd Grade (457m) (Class 1) and Thursday nights (Class 1) and Friday Twilight (Class 3). electronic funds transfer only to a nominated bank account. General Manager: Alan Henderson. Ph: 07 3862 1744. Maiden Heats (457m) Final 26/5/04 BUNDABERG: Grass 460m, 550m, 720m. Race on Saturday Prizemoney is paid to the trainer acting as agent for the owner, 5th Grade (650m) afternoons. Secretary: Jackie Scott. Ph: 07 4152 2033. unless the owner specifically requests in writing to the GRA that 4th Grade (650m) CAIRNS: Loam 410m, 544m, 630m. Race on Saty afternoon. Secretary: prizemoney is paid to him/her. Kathy King. Ph: 07 40541036. Kennel information for greyhounds leaving or entering kennels MAY 22 (Saty) CAPALABA: Grass 366m straight. Race on Saturday afternoon, Old Eric Thomson Memorial Maiden Qualys (457m) First Qualy Cleveland Road, Capalaba. Secretary Bernie Culey. Ph: 07 3390 2772. is compulsory and facilitates the payment of prizemoney to the GOLD COAST: Loam 373m, 401m, 429m, 457m, 622m, 650m, 732m. correct person. 7pm Race Tuesday and Wednesday at Parklands, Southport. Secretary: Graeme Prizemoney payments up to $5000 will be made on the Monday Restaurant Open Jupp. Ph: 07 5532 2611. IPSWICH: Loam 431m, 520m, 630m, 710m. Race Tuesday night (Class of each week for the preceding week’s racing (Monday to Sunday) TAB open on all TAB events 2) and Wednesday night (Class 3) at Ipswich Showgrounds: (07) 3202 regardless of whether the greyhound has been swabbed. If a MAY 25 (Class 3) 2977. greyhound has been swabbed and prizemoney is $5000 or more Final Q.L.D. Group 5th Grade Statewide Challenge (457m) MACKAY: Grass 310m, 456m, 541m, 744m. Race Monday night at the payment will be made once the swab has been cleared. Mackay Showgrounds. Ph: 07 49511680. 4th Grade (373m) ROCKHAMPTON: Loam 407m, 510m, 630m. Race every second For all payments either a Recipient Created Tax Invoice or an Maiden (373m) Thursday night at Callaghan Park. Secretary: Emily Hill. 07 49225793. Invoice/Statement will be mailed detailing date, track, greyhound’s TOWNSVILLE: Loam 380m, 498m, 643m. Race on Thursday night. name and amount deposited. Secretary:Jenny Heery. Ph: 07 47721742.

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MAY 22 Graded events 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permit Heats Capalaba Pet Food 3rd/4th Grade Heats normal prize MAY 8 money Maiden Heats (460m) Best 32, $15 noms Heats Beenleigh Club 5th Grade Series (open to all 5th grade 4th-5th Grade (550m) greyhound who have not won a race in their last 5 starts). 4th Grade (460m) Heats normal prizemoney. Best 8 (460m) Maiden Netta & Noel Isles Memorial (550m) Best 8, 1st $310, 2nd Maiden (bitches) $110, 3rd $65 plus $400 in trophies & rugs to placegetters. 5th Grade Graded events 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permit 5th Grade (bitches) MAY 15 4th Grade Maiden Final (460m) 4th Grade (bitches) Bundaberg Cup Heats (550m) Best 32, $15 nom. Heats 1st Juvenile (trophy race) $205. Best 8 in grader’s opinion - race will proceed with 5 or more 5th Grade Heats (460m) Best 16 noms - $500 to winner 4th Grade Heats (460m) Best 16 MAY 29 Best 8 (460m) Final Capalaba Pet Food 3rd/4th Grade $500 + trophy to Graded events 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permit winner MAY 22 Final Beenleigh Club 5th Grade Series 1st $1000 2nd $250 Bundaberg Cup Final (550m) 1st $3000, 2nd $750, 3rd $250 3rd $100 4th $50 plus trophies & rugs to placegetters. Maiden 5th Grade Final (460m) Maiden (bitches) 4th Grade Final (460m) 5th Grade 3rd Grade (460m) 5th Grade (bitches) 1st-2nd Grade (460m) 4th Grade Best 8 (720m) 4th Grade (bitches) Maiden (460m) Juvenile (trophy race) Graded events 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permit Best 8 in grader’s opinion - race will proceed with 5 or more JUNE 5 noms - $500 to winner Maiden (460m) MAY 30 4th-5th Grade (550m) Not won past 6 starts. Noms Close at GRA May 27 Juvenile Juvenile (460m) Free Entry 5th Grade 5th Grade (460m) 5th Grade Time Trial - best 8 in 5th grade racing against the 5th Grade Bitches Best 8 (460m) clock - placings determined by time recorded by each 4th Grade Graded events 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permit individual dog. Winner /fastest greyhound $800 2nd Fastest 4th Grade Bitches JUNE 12 $ 200 3rd fastest $100 Best 8 in grader’s opinion - race will proceed with 5 or more Maiden-5th Grade (550m) 4th Fastest $50. Trainers must specifically nominate for this noms - $500 to winner 4th-5th Grade Heats (460m) event to be considered. Box draw will determine the order of JUNE 19 3rd Grade (460m) competing. Every dog starts from box 5. This is a normal Heats Capalaba Young Guns (non-penalty) Open to all Best 8 (550m) penalty race. greyhounds who are 30 months or younger on date of heats Graded events 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permit Six other races will be required to complete the program, Heats Capalaba Pet Food 3rd/4th Grade Heats normal JUNE 19 Fields will be determined by nominations received. All these prizemoney Maiden Heats (460m) races will carry prizemoney of $400 to the winner. Shiny Happy Puppies Veterans - open to all for greyhounds Mixed Final (460m) Win your weight in Gold Stubbies Competition. 3 1/2 years and older on the date of the race and haven’t won 5th Grade (460m) Not placed past 4 starts. JUNE 5 for 3 months or longer $300 to winner. 3rd-4th Grade (550m) Heats John Klose Retravision 5th Grade Series (4 heats) every Other maiden and graded races to make up the program. Best 8 (460m) starter makes a final. First and second in each heat into a JUNE 26 Graded events 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permit final (winner $800 2nd $200 3rd $75) - fastest 2 thirds as Final Capalaba Young Guns (non penalty) 1st $2500 2nd JUNE 26 reserves; Third and Fourth in each heat into a final (winner $1000 3rd $500 4th $50 Maiden Final (460m) $400 2nd $120 3rd $60) - fastest 2 fifths as reserves; Fifth Final Capalaba Pet Food 3rd/4th Grade $500 + trophy to Juvenile (460m) and Sixth in each heat into a final (winner $300 2nd $55 3rd winner 5th Grade (550m) $30); Fastest 2 sevenths as reserves; Seventh and Eight in Heats Beenleigh Club 5th Grade Series (open to all 5th grade 3rd-4th Grade (460m) Not won past 3 starts. each heat into a final (winner $250 2nd$55 3rd $30); as well greyhound who have not won a race in their last 5 starts) Best 8 (460m) as being drawn as reserves these greyhounds will be drawn; Heats normal prizemoney. Graded events 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permit in their respective finals; where a dead heat occurs and a Other maiden and graded races to make up the program draw is necessary the stewards will conduct a draw to determine which dogs contest which final. Maiden Maiden Bitches Juvenile 4th Grade 4th Grade Bitches VACCINATION BOOSTER Best 8 in grader’s opinion - race will proceed with 5 or more Compulsory from 1 July 2003 nominations - $500 to winner Vaccination/Booster notification - refer Greyhound JUNE 12 Racing Authority (Queensland) General Rule 88 (a)(i)(ii). Finals John Klose Retravision 5th Grade Series BUNDABERG As from 1 July 2003 for greyhounds to be eligible to nominate Maiden to race in Queensland the following requirement applies: Maiden Bitches APRIL 24 Greyhounds whelped on or after 1 April 2001. Maiden/Mixed Final (460m) Greyhounds over the age of 12 months require proof of Maiden (550m) vaccination with at least a C3 vaccination being administered 5th Grade Final (550m) over the age of 12 months. Advertisers Note Battlers Stake (550m) Not won in past 6 starts, 4th-5th Grade And/or 4th Grade Heats (460m) Greyhounds having first Queensland start require proof Casual (single edition) advertisements will Best 8 (460m or 550m) of vaccination with at least a C3 vaccination being administered over the age of 12 months. NOT be accepted without payment by cheque, Graded events 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permit Proof of vaccination to be provided prior to nomination: money or credit card prior to publication. MAY 1 Proof may be in the form of the greyhound’s vaccination Classified adverts will not be accepted unless Maiden (460m) record book or a certificate of vaccination signed by a 5th Grade (550m) registered Veterinarian. sent to The Editor, PO Box 537, Everton 4th Grade Final (460m) Record book and/or certificate must show greyhound’s Park, 4053. These adverts must be written out 3rd-4th Grade (460m) ear brand, colour, sex, whelping date and vaccine sticker or and payment included. 1st-2nd Grade (550m) type of vaccine and vaccination date. Trainer/owner kennelling details must be lodged with Contact David Brasch (07) 33556019 the GRA prior to nomination.

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Maiden/Graded Races 410/544/630m JUNE 12 TOWNSVILLE 544M Winter Cup Heats 4th-5th Grade 1st $215 APRIL 29 JUNE 21 5th Grade Final (380m) 544m Winter Cup Final 4th-5th Grade 1st $245 4th-5th Grade Heats (498m) JUNE 26 Maiden, graded as required. 544m Cairns Cup Heats Best 32 1st $340 MAY 6 410m Maiden Heats Best 16 1st $185 Ipswich No Racing 544m 4th-5th Grade Heats Best 16 1st $250 MAY 13 Maiden, graded as required. MAY 20 Club notes Q.L.D. Group Statewide 5th Grade Challenge Heats (498m) MACKAY (See conditions on Page 3) APRIL 29 IT’S great to welcome Q.L.D. Group a major Maiden, graded as required. Final Maiden 1000 456m 1st $1000 new sponsor to our industry. It speaks volumes for MAY 27 Meng Tyre Sales 2004 Mackay Cup Heats (456m) $25 our industry when a high profile business makes a Q.L.D. Group Statewide 5th Grade Challenge Final (498m) starting fees. Heats as per noms significant investment in as they have. Maiden, graded as required. Maiden and graded events Congratulations to all concerned on the JUNE 3 MAY 3 (day) introduction of the Fifth Grade Statewide Tokyo Torndao 4th-5th Grade Heats (498m) Meng Tyre Sales Mackay Cup Final 456m 1st $4000, 2nd Challenge. Maiden, graded as required. $1000, 3rd $500 It is good to see that major prizemoney races JUNE 10 Mackay Cup Consolation 456m $1st $500 are being scheduled for all grades not just the top Maiden 1000 Heats (380m) Maiden and graded events grades. Tokyo Torndao 4th-5th Grade Final (498m) MAY 10 As a result of the introduction of this new event, Maiden, graded as required. 4th-5th Grade Heats 456m we have had to make changes to the previously JUNE 17 Best 8 310m advertised May programs. Please refer to the Maiden 1000 Final (380m) Maiden 456m “Forthcoming Events” in this Journal. Maiden, graded as required. Maiden and graded events 310/456/541m On May 11 we will run heats of a Kings & JUNE 24 MAY 15 Queens series for 5th grade dogs and bitches. The Maiden, graded as required. 4th-5th Grade Final 456m (1st $340) final will be run on May 18 with $1500 to the JULY 1 Maiden and graded events 310/456/541m winner. No Racing MAY 24 What a night the 2004 Highland Smash Repairs No more than 3 wins Heats 310m Auction final turned out to be. President’s Cup Heats 456m Best 16 With plenty of activity both on and off the Maiden and graded events 310/456/541m track, the crowd certainly rolled in and added a MAY 29 tremendous atmosphere to the evening. No more than 3 wins Final 310m (1st $300) The service auction to Elite State, monster President’s Cup Final 456m (1st $600 + rug and trophy) raffles, foot races, a tug-o-war and a great race Maiden and graded events 310/456/541m final, provided a great night’s entertainment. CAIRNS Breeders please note that nomination forms for the Highland Smash Repairs Puppy Auction will be APRIL 24 available from the second week of May at the Club. 410M 4th-5th Grade Battlers Stakes 1st $235 ROCKHAMPTON With the expansion of the race series attached Maiden/Graded Races 410/544/630m APRIL 24 (D) to the 2004 event, we are expecting a very strong MAY 1 B & J Car Sales Young Stars Classic final (510m) 1st $1000 demand for pups going through the Auction. 544M Mother’s Day Bracelet 4th-5th Grade Heats 1st $250 plus rug, 2nd $250, 3rd $100. Anyone requiring information relating to the Maiden/Graded Races 410/544/630m ANZAC Day Sprint (407m) 1st $400 Auction is asked to contact the club. MAY 8 4th-5th Grade Heats (407m) 410M Mother’s Day Bracelet 4th-5th Grade Final 1st $280 Graded as per noms Maiden/Graded Races 410/544/630m MAY 3 (D) MAY 15 Labour Day Cup (510m) Best 8, 1st $400 plus trophy No Racing 4th-5th Grade Final (407m) 1st $280 MAY 22 Graded as per noms 410M Autumn Cup Best 8 1st $305 MAY 15 (D) Maiden/Graded Races 410/544/630m No more than 5 wins (630m) 1st $330 MAY 29 Graded as per noms QLD STUD DOG No Racing. MAY 20 (N) JUNE 5 No more than 3 wins Heats (407m) STATISTICS 544M Winter Stake Open 1st $335 Graded as per noms December 2003 MAY 27 (N)

Maiden 1000 Series Heats (407m) Abbreviations: - NIW - Not in Whelp, APD - all pups deceased, NNR - no notification received from 5th Grade (630m) 1st $330 breeder, I-S B - Interstate Breeder. The GRA does not record the breeder’s name for interstate QLD TRIAL TRACKS 3 Win Series Final (407m) 1st $280 whelped litters. The name on the service notice is not necessarily the name of the Breeder. Sire Dam Serve Whelp Dogs Bitches Breeder Graded as per noms Awesome McLaren Squiggle Wiggle 26-12-03 27-2-04 3 7 I-S B TRACK & ADDRESS MANAGER JUNE 3 (N) Ballistic Jet Blue Stelina 17-12-03 14-2-04 2 3 Ab Fab Conf BEENLEIGH GLEN HARTIG Banker Hud Shining Raider 1-12-03 5-2-04 3 5 Apap Maiden 1000 Series final (407m) 1st $1000, 2nd $350, 3rd Banker Hud Lily Maywyn 22-12-03 23-2-04 3 7 Essex 38-44 James Street 32996336 Bearability Girl Diamond 18-12-03 21-2-04 6 4 Edwards Beenleigh 4207 $150 Bitability Bale Lockrose Dream 5-12-03 7-2-04 5 4 Sykes GOLDEN VIEW LLOYD COYNE CQ Publicans Cup Heats (510m) Bitability Bale Miss Blackjack 6-12-03 11-2-04 1 Kutner Bobniak Skyline Osti 9-12-03 14-2-04 4 1 I-S B 1169 Atkinson Dam Road 0754 264227 Graded as per noms Darcy’s Reward Deener 5-12-03 4-2-04 1 8 Lippitt Lowood 4311 JUNE 10 (N) Deep North Rita Sands 1-12-03 Nnr Knock Em Down Synd JENSEN TERRY LAFFERTY Gentle Harbour Best Fawn Yet 12-12-03 14-2-04 4 7 I-S B CQ Publicans Cup Final (510m) 1st $4000 plus Gold Cup, Hanson Diamond Balliroo 18-12-03 14-2-04 3 4 Agius 82 Haynes Road 0747 516338 Jackson Brandon Premonition 6-12-03 13-2-04 3 2 K & M Conf Jensen 4818 2nd $2000, 3rd $500. Just The Best Starlet 6-12-03 3-2-04 1 6 I-S B METROPOLITAN RODNEY TAYLOR Just The Best Kalka Kate 10-12-03 14-2-04 4 4 Hannon Cup Consolation (510m) non-finalists from cup heats. Must Just The Best Eriskay 11-12-03 14-2-04 4 3 I-S B Pine Rivers Showground 3205 5040 nominate. 1st $500. Just The Best Prevaricate 16-12-03 19-2-04 2 1 Apap Gympie Road Just The Best Nothin’ To It 17-12-03 20-2-04 3 4 Leeson Lawnton 4500 Graded as per noms Just The Best Airline Miss 20-12-03 15-2-04 8 2 I-S B Just The Best Call Collect 21-12-03 22-2-04 2 1 Thrupp PARK RIDGE ROBERT ESSEX JUNE 14 (D) Just The Best Dianna Who 22-12-03 24-2-04 4 3 I-S B 39 Andrew Road 3297 1105 Young Guns Heats (407m) greyhounds no more than 30 Just The Best Foster’s Gypsy 25-12-03 26-2-04 4 5 I-S B Greenbank 4124 Just The Best Awesome Strike 27-12-03 25-2-04 4 7 I-S B months at time of race. Okay Fool Mini Me 5-12-03 Niw Johnson POSTMAN’S RIDGE JOHN COLLINS Reggemite Hearts On Fire 11-12-03 8-2-04 3 4 I-S B 147 Murphy’s Creek Road 0746 303688 Graded as per noms Scottish Express Alice The Maid 11-12-03 14-2-04 2 7 Russell Postman’s Ridge 4352 JUNE 24 (N) Scottish Express Niloc Hope 15-12-03 14-2-04 6 2 Curtis Southern Champ April’s Babe 11-12-03 13-2-04 3 4 Brady WEST MORETON CHRISTINE BOURKE Young Guns Final (407m) 1st $2500, 2nd $1000, 3rd $500. Tartarus Solar’s Blessing 19-12-03 Niw Houghton 125A Chubb Street Graded as per noms Travel Train Seen A Dream 7-12-03 10-2-04 6 2 O’Connor Leichhardt 4305 Yo Yo’s Boy Moon Osti 1-12-03 14-2-04 4 4 I-S B

The (May, 2004) Journal Page 31 Border Park Proudly presents a Group Two Event: GALAXY 2004

$30,000 to Winner + Free Service to Elite State + Trophy + Rug CARNIVAL PROGRAM

SATURDAY JUNE 5 (Noms close 8am June 1) TWIN TOWNS SERVICES CLUB MAIDEN (420m) $360 Heats 1st and 2nd in heats to final Monday, June 14. $3000 to final winner. NORTH COAST CHALLENGE (420m) 1-3 wins $650 Heats Best 16. No TAB track wins. Heat winners to final June 14. $3000 + trophy to final winner. WINTERSUN FESTIVAL CUP (652m) 1-4 wins $610 Heats Final Monday, June 14. $2000 + trophy to final winner. SATURDAY JUNE 12 BORDER PARK GALAXY (420m) $1750 Heats Best 64. TWIN TOWNS NOVICE (520m) 1-4 wins $800 Heats For 16 greyhounds. Final Saturday, June 19. $2000 to final winner. MONDAY JUNE 14 BORDER PARK GALAXY FINAL (420m) $30,000 to Winner + Free Service to Elite State + Trophy + Rug. 2nd $4000, 3rd $2000, Unp $500. QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY STAYERS INVITATIONAL (652m) $2000 + rug to winner. Best 8. TWIN TOWNS SERVICES CLUB MAIDEN FINAL (420m) $3000 to winner. Greyhounds qualified June 5. ELITE STATE CONSOLATIONS (420m) $2500 to each winner. Greyhounds unsuccessful in Galaxy heats. WINTERSUN FESTIVAL CUP (652m) $2000 + trophy to winner. Greyhounds qualified June 5. NORTH COAST CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL (420m) $3000 + trophy to winner. Greyhounds qualified on North Coast tracks. RAPIDVITE NOVICE TROPHY HEATS (420m) 1-4 wins $2000 to final winner. For 16 greyhounds. Final June 19. SATURDAY JUNE 19 TWIN TOWNS NOVICE FINAL (520m) $2000 to winner. Greyhounds qualified June 12. RAPIDVITE NOVICE FINAL (420m) $2000 to winner. Greyhounds qualified June 14.

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WHEN: June 5, 12, 14 and 19. NOMS: Close 8am June 8 for June 12 and 14 meetings LODGEMENT: Fax (07) 55366894 Post to PO Box 77, Tweed Heads, NSW, 2485. INQUIRIES: (07) 55 364 555

The committee reserves the right to alter the conditions of any race if deemed necessary.

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