Qld Group Backs Greyhound Racing with Rich Fifth Grade Series

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Registered by Australia Post APRIL 2004 Volume 170 Publication No. QBP 3978 Qld Group backs greyhound racing with rich Fifth Grade Series

Qld Group Director George Cheihk is thanked by GRA Board member Chris Williams (right) on the building group's three-year sponsorship of an exciting new race series to be run throughout the state. The Qld Group Fifth Grade Statewide Challenge final will be worth $25,000 to the winner and will be run at Albion Park on June 3. Series heats will be staged at the Gold Coast (May 18-25), Ipswich (May 19-26), Townsville (May 20- 27) and Albion Park (May 21-28).

For full conditions of this series, see Page 6.

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THE Greyhound Racing Authority is to be congratulated for the achievements that have been made to improve greyhound racing Chairman: in Queensland. Phil Bennett A record total in product revenue fees Racing Minister Members: Kerry Watson received by the greyhound racing industry Chris Williams was reached last year. David Stitt The future is also looking positive based MANAGEMENT on UNiTAB’s mid-year result announcement Robert Schwarten General Manager Darren Beavis last month, with another record product fee [email protected] expected to be achieved this financial year. Chairman of Stewards Danny Ryan These strong results were attained [email protected] because the Board has not shied away from Investigations Daryl Kays tackling difficult issues confronting the [email protected] industry such as the decision to close the before reporting to Cabinet later this year on The Office of Racing Regulation is Grading Panel Eddie Little, Beenleigh Club. options for the establishment of corporations helping the control bodies to meet their Ken Hutchinson By making these hard decisions the to be the control bodies for the three Codes requirements of the Act. [email protected] Greyhound Racing Authority has been able of Racing. During the first half of this year, the Registrar Liz Murray to increase prizemoney to owners and trainers The Reports have identified that in order Office of Racing Regulation will also be [email protected] by $600,000 in 2003-04. This is no small to apply for a control body approval under undertaking the first program for assessing Finance controller Abhendra Kumar achievement and the Authority should be the Racing Act 2002, the control bodies must the suitability of control bodies to manage [email protected] recognised for this. first develop and implement all mandatory the relevant codes of racing. HEAD OFFICE While the industry continues to perform policies under the Act and have operational This program will provide detailed Albion Park Raceway, well overall, the greyhound code still needs rules of racing authorised by those policies. information regarding the status and progress Amy Street, Breakfast Creek to work through some major strategic issues I can assure the Greyhound Racing of implementation by the control bodies of (Office Hours Admin 8.30am to that the other racing codes are also facing. industry that a decision in relation to their policies and rules. 4.30pm Monday-Friday. 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The (April, 2004) Journal Page 2 The (April, 2004) Journal Page 3 Qld Group comes on board for exciting new series

IT’S great to have the Qld Group on board as sponsors of an exciting new race THERE seems to be some confusion series about to get underway. within the industry in recent months The Qld Group Fifth Grade Statewide regarding the number of services a stud dog Challenge will be run in the format of the is permitted to do in a calendar month. Johnnie Walker Series made so popular General Manager While Greyhounds Australasia is during the days of racing at the Gabba. currently reviewing the breeding regulations The GRA is thankful to Qld Group for entry into the Stud Book, no amendments Director George Cheihk and his company for have been adopted to this stage. the three-year backing of greyhound racing Darren Beavis The current rule stipulates that a stud dog in this state. is permitted to serve 14 registered bitches The Qld Group is in the process of per calendar month. The 14 includes the helping shape the homelife of so many collection of semen to be utilised at a later Queenslanders with building projects at date. Collingwood Park Estate, Havens Hill Estate, The Authority is always looking at ways Each semen draw is only allowed to be Bellbowrie and Hamilton Towers which The Qld Group sponsorship adds to the to entice people into the industry, but always used on ONE bitch. Splitting of semen is not neighbours Albion Park. recent prizemoney hike of $300,000 in July at the same time trying to minimise costs for permitted. See Page 6 for full details of the new 2003, and then $300,000 in February 2004 those currently involved. series. committed to the end of June. THE GRA’s website continues to win Briefly, the Gold Coast, Ipswich, The Board of the GRA has implemented GREYHOUNDS Australasia is once high praise, specially from within the Townsville and Albion Park will run heats a number of cost savings for licensees and again reviewing the National Racing Rules. industry. and finals with a grand final at Albion Park potential licensees. I attended a recent meeting which looked Further improvements are on the way, as on June 3 worth $25,000 to the winner. These have included free marking and at the possibility of reducing the number of previously mentioned, including on-line ear-branding, no owners or syndicate state local rules and incorporate them as a nominations, greyhound performances and THE introduction of the Qld Group registration fees, telephone nominations national rule. even the introduction of web polls. Statewide Challenge is just another example through a toll free number and reduced The idea behind this is to provide We are hopeful these three valuable of the renewed interest in greyhound racing. naming fee costs. consistency across the states which would services will be available by the end of April, This is also evident by the increase in And to ensure the welfare of greyhounds, make it easier for trainers travelling interstate. or early May. turnover on 11.2% on the TAB to the end of the Board recently approved funding for the Each state will still have its own A new format has been developed for the December, 2003 compared with the previous installation of air-conditioning for a number registration rules i.e. persons, clubs, trial layout of fields and form etc and will be up year. of northern club kennel blocks. tracks etc. and running by the start of April. The Meadows Maturity Classic Group 1 Event 525m

Heats Saturday May 1 Semi-finals Saturday May 8 Final: Saturday May 15 $50,000 to the Winner

Conditions: Best nominations received for greyhounds whelped on or after January 1, 2002. Noms close Tuesday, April 27.

The (April, 2004) Journal Page 4 The (April, 2004) Journal Page 5 $50,000 Qld Group Fifth Grade Statewide Challenge

Conditions of the series are: (3) three months prior to the close of For greyhounds eligible to be nominations i.e. February 13. nominated for Class 3 5th Grade at close of * Heats and Finals will be conducted nominations. over the following distances: Gold Coast $22 nomination fee applies (payable at 457m, Ipswich 520m, Albion Park 520m kennelling) and Townsville 498m. Heats and Finals to be conducted at: The Grand Final at Albion Park will be 1st Pref conducted over 520m. Gold Coast Tuesday (3) May 18-25 * First and second greyhounds from 2nd Pref Gold Coast and Ipswich Finals shall Ipswich Wednesday (3) May 19-26 Eligibility/Conditions: represent their respective clubs in the Townsville Thursday (4) May 20-27 * The QLD Group 5th Grade Statewide Grand Final at Albion Park on June 3. 3rd Pref Challenge is open to greyhounds eligible * First, second and third from the Albion Park Friday (3) May 21-28 for Class 3 5th Grade at close of Albion Park Final shall represent that club Grand Final at Albion Park June 3 nominations. in the Grand Final at Albion Park on June 1st $25,000 * Nominations for all Heats conducted 3. 2nd $8000 at Gold Coast, Ipswich, Albion Park and * First placegetter in the Townsville 3rd $4000 Townsville will close on May 13 at Final shall represent that club in the Grand 4th - 8th $600 8.30am with the GRA. Final at Albion Park on June 3. * $500 shall be applied to the Townsville Final winner to assist in Greyhounds must be specifically travelling expenses to Brisbane. Two Bitches For Sale nominated for the QLD Group Statewide * Third placegetters from Ipswich and Challenge. Gold Coast will be balloted as reserves for Whelped 10-2-04 A written nomination is required to the Grand Final at Albion Park on June 3. ensure eligibility for the series. The * Trophies shall be presented to each number of heats conducted will be club’s Final winner with a presentation rug Sire: determined by the number of nominations provided to all greyhounds representing ELITE STATE received per club. their club for use in the Grand Final. * A $22 nomination fee is payable at Dam: SUNDOWN SONG kennelling on the conduct of each club’s GREYHOUND RACING heats. (17 wins, track record Beenleigh) * Greyhounds are eligible to compete YOU BETCHA! 1st litter (to Just The Best) produced WOOPS A DAISY (Group 2 in a series at one track ONLY. * To be eligible, greyhounds Must Vince Curry Memorial, Flying Amy Classic), SUNDOWN SONG have been domiciled in Queensland (3) (35.05, 35.13 Albion Park), Dream Master and Best Tune. three months prior to the close of 2nd litter to Faithful Hawk just starting to race. nominations i.e. February 13. * To be eligible to compete in the Golf day For sale at 8 weeks. $2750 Townsville Series, greyhounds Must have GOLFERS among greyhound been domiciled from Gympie and North racing eagerly await the annual State of Ph: Allan or Carol (07) 55434243 Origin clash conducted by Tony Zammit each year. Tony is well underway with preparations for this year's event at Any inquiries call Rick Fall on Windaroo on Friday, June 11. Cost will be $55 which includes Rearing electric cart, round of golf and lunch. (07) 54264338 or Tony is working on providing prizes, as usual, for good and not so good 0427 264338 golfers. Spelling Women are most welcome and all golfers will be placed in a team for the four-ball ambrose format. Contact Tony on (07) 32875927. Breaking-in Greyhound Racing Six-Pack Our track Don't forget to log on to the GRA's web site at EncounterAny inspection of remarkably www.graq.org.au our complex is welcome similar to and get a six-pack of greyhound racing stories every Kennels(phone for appointment) &. TrackBreaking-in Distances Albion week written by The Journal's 300m and 520m. Sand Surface. Editor David Brasch. Keep up Park to date with the happening New rearing yards 200m long news of your sport.

The (April, 2004) Journal Page 6 THANK YOU

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The (April, 2004) Journal Page 7 Peter, Hassell and Steve Rolph with Albion Park distance star Buzzarana. Peter’s National Record AMATEUR Won three Queensland titles Won silver medal at Australian titles titles target Represented Australia three times at Oceania Games Won gold medal at Arafura Games Won gold medal at Trans-Tasman Test for two sides Queensland Golden Gloves champion PROFESSIONAL Current Queensland middleweight champion Successfully defended Queensland of Rolph title twice

“I was playing halfback for West Arana family Leagues Club and to keep fit I decided to go to the gym and take up boxing,” said Peter. By Nine months later he had his first fight, a DAVID BRASCH state schoolboys bout which he lost. Dad wasn’t impressed. “I thought he EVERY time a Hassell Rolph trained could have one fight to get it out of his greyhound skips around Albion Park on the many years. Steve played halfback and fullback at system, and then when he lost that first fight, way to another victory, there’s a back-up Hassell and his two sons, Steve and Peter, Brothers, made a Brisbane school side and I thought it might be best to let him have crew there to lead the cheering. have been sports mad, and successful at it. played Colts for Valleys until knee problems another one so he could win one,” said It’s the same in the fight ring. Hassell was a Norths rugby league junior forced him out of the game. He is even now Hassell. While the Rolph camp is having a great who rose to A Grade playing halfback from contemplating a return to the game in a league But at Peter’s second fight he won the trot with middle distance star Buzzarana, it 1964-73. He made one appearance for the out at Samford. state junior Golden Gloves title. Paul Moore is also on fire in the fight ring with Hassell’s Brisbane side during that time, and still plays But, apart from Buzzarana, Peter is the had that much confidence in a youthful Peter son Peter recently retaining his Queensland touch footy. champ of the Rolph camp. Rolph. middleweight title. Peter and Steve both played soccer and He was 16 when he headed off to the “I couldn’t stop there,” said Peter. But then sporting endeavour in the Rolph joined Little Athletics as youngsters, and PCYC at Everton Hills and linked up with Moore left to head to Sydney soon after household has been taken for granted for even today play in the same touch footy team. former Australian champion Paul Moore. and asked Peter to go south with him to

The (April, 2004) Journal Page 8 Buzzarana Malawi shows no fear Malawi’s Prince The Title Token Prince Duchess Marina of state middleweight True T Amerigo Man BUZZARANA emptation champ Peter Bay Supreme Rolph. West Cape contenders Toss The Teddy Pallara Princess Flag The Fawn

Hopeful Supreme continue a fight career. Peter wasn’t keen. Chasseresse So dad became his trainer. Dance Frenzy “I had only ever lost one fight in my boxing career,” said Hassell. “But I only ever had one fight, when I was 17. It was at the an Ipswich Cup final. Redcliffe Showgrounds. Anyone who gets “We got him from Helen and Keith Mills into a boxing ring is tough.” and he won in 31.02 around Albion Park and Hassell put his league and then greyhound won from 366m to 630m,” said Hassell. training experiences into practice training his Like Me Mum was another smart galloper son for his fight career. “It’s like greyhounds, who won 11 for the kennel and is still racing training is a lot of commonsense, although in Bundaberg. we do a few little things differently to some Buzzarana is the best since Fiery Tramp and those things seem to work,” said Hassell. and a potential star stayer. Peter is keen to take on Sakio Beka, the “We got him from Merv Miller, broken present Australian middleweight champ for in at 16 months but it wasn’t until we put his title, but is also considering dropping in him around on sand tracks that he showed weight to junior middleweight to take on his real potential,” said Steve. Daniel Dawson from Perth who is Australian Buzzarana, to time of writing, has won champ in that division. 16 races from 42 starts and from 15 runs over And he has even sparred with golden boy 600m or more has won nine times. Anthony Mundine and is a devout fan. “If I The boys have since bought an Awesome had to pick someone in a Mundine v Danny Assassin-Lovely Portrait bitch, from the next Green bout, I would go with mundane. He’ll litter to Group 1 winner Dance Portrait (by be too quick,” said Peter. Bobniak). “The Anthony Mundine I know is “Yes, you can say we are very happy with completely different to the Anthony Mundine the way things have gone,” said Hassell. the public sees.” Buzzarana is being set for the National Peter Rolph, 28, also has a greyhound Distance series, and Peter is chasing a handler’s license. “I even did a bit of work national title himself. “There’s no doubt I can experience when I was at school at Tony and win,” said Peter. Or was that Steve, or was it Maree Zammit’s kennels,” he said. “It was a weight variations during that time. Hassell’s Albion Park and runner-up to Roanokee in Hassell, who said that? great week.” daughter Kellie solved that when she owned It was Steve, 29, who actually talked his up just a couple of years ago that she would father into a return to greyhounds. often slip Moo Man biscuits between meals. Hassell had been given a greyhound back “We would always stress out about his in 1984 by a workmate Terry Hayes at weight,” said Hassell. Queensland Transport. During Steve’s stint in the Brisbane Renzo Park “Terry had a dog called mount Malleray school side he met up with Chris Essex, son who had won five and then broke down. He of trainer Robert Essex. It was Steve who bred a litter out of Spirit Of Chance to his convinced his dad he was due to get back dog and gave us a pup,” said Hassell. into greyhounds. (Formerly known as Simpson's Spelling Kennels) “We got him home at six weeks and knew Big Fella Fred won first up at Capalaba nothing about training dogs. Jack McDonald, and the boys once again thought it was too the lure driver at the Gabba then and now at easy. Spelling - Rearing - Pre-training Albion Park, was a great help giving us all Hassell approached Merv Miller to buy the basics. ready-made racing dogs soon after. Duke Of “We talked to everyone at that time and Hampton won 13 races, including six of his from this formed our own training program. first nine, Joe Dundee was a city winner, and Offering you and your valuable greyhounds a That dog, which we called Moo Man, had Home Invader was a winner before dropping LIFETIME OF EXPERIENCE the run of the house to the stage where he a back muscle. would even push my wife Pat off the lounge.” And then along came Fiery Tramp in the industry! Moo Man won seven races. (Acacia Ablaze-Rambling Rose) who was an The Rolphs couldn’t understand the dog’s outstanding galloper winning 26 races, 12 at Free Progesterone Test - No pups, full refund TOKEN PRINCE $2750 (Malawi's Prince-True Temptation) ELITE STATE $2750 Rocky (Just The Best-Spark Again) MODERN ASSASSIN $990 (Awesome Assassin-Magic Gairn) 'We Some of the trainers who have trusted us BRIGHT EBONY $880 Care' Ridge with their dogs over the years ... 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The (April, 2004) Journal Page 9 Raffle pup a nightmare, then a star

Which Chariot* Mister Moss Flashback Elsie Moss Mister Oollee DURING the cold days of winter in Back in the late 70s Ipswich railway shunter Brian Holliday went to Capalaba Tivoli Dreamer* Ipswich, Brian Holliday’s leg often for a day out. He came home with a greyhound pup and started the ride of a Player’s Risk starts to hurt ... and he immediately lifetime ... with a hiccup or two along the way. Journal Editor DAVID BRASCH Waitawhile Lou talks to Brian about Megsieloo. MEGSIELOO thinks of Megsieloo. 1980 Qld Cup (Beenleigh) Megsieloo and Brian road a roller Spotted Lightning coaster to success back in the late 70s Thunder Lane Ellen’s Lane and early 80s, success that was virtually Kabisa Gem thrust upon both of them. Roman Earl “I went along to the dogs at The Megsieloo Story Georgie Fair Capalaba,” said Brian, now 48. “It was Glendale Star the first time I had ever been to a greyhound race meeting. It was the opening day of the new track at Capalaba and I went along with a friend.” During the day, a raffle was run. Take your pick, a colour TV or a greyhound pup, then six months old by Mister Oollee-Kabisa Gem. Both sire and dam had been Queensland greyhounds of the year. Breeder Alan Beetson had donated the pup to charity. “I’d picked a couple of winners on the day, so I bought a few tickets in the Brian Holliday accepts his raffle prize, a raffle for $1 each,” Brian told The six month old pup by Mister Oollee- Journal. “And the first ticket I bought Kabisa Gem. won. I picked the pup and took him home that day.” It was Megsieloo. Jimmy Downey on the Gold Coast who Brian and “The next week I was going to was to rear him for me,” said Brian who Megsieloo. Cairns on holiday so I sent the pup to at the time had no intention of training

the pup himself. While Megsieloo was charging away Jimmy reared Megsieloo and gave from his maiden rivals to win by three Golden View him his first start, a fifth at Casino on lengths, Brian was in the catching pen, September 30, 1978. hoping up and down to get a good view “Jimmy had just bought a butcher of his first winner as a trainer. shop and told me he would not be able “I didn’t realise the lure was to train the dog for me, so I started coming,” he said. With every hop, he Greyhound Complex training him myself,” said Brian. was getting closer and closer to the Megsieloo then finished third at running rail. Capalaba for Brian and fell in a The lure smashed into Brian’s left leg qualifying at Beenleigh after that. shattering it. It was at his next start, on January “I don’t remember much about it,” 1169 Atkinsons Dam Rd, Lowood 20, 1979 that was to prove a fateful day he said. “In fact, I only remember the for man and beast ... Megsieloo was to dogs coming around the home turn.” win a Maiden at Tweed Heads and Brian was rushed to the Tweed Brian’s life was about to change in a big Heads Hospital, but was then STUD DOGS way. transferred to Ipswich Hospital on his PUPS FOR SALE BREAKING-IN BEARABILITY PRE-TRAINING Blue & White Dog, March '96, 35kg. (Credibility-Kissy Bear) SPELLING Won 13 races from 14 starts. Trk Rec Twba 25.2.

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The (April, 2004) Journal Page 10 The Megsieloo Story

LEFT: Megsieloo strides away to win his Maiden at Tweed Heads in January 1979. His owner-trainer Brian Holliday is seconds away from being hit by the lure speeding past the catching pen.

RIGHT: Brian is still training today. He has won with Megshape, the only dog he has in work.

mum Isabel’s advice so he would be Mister Malcolm scoring by six lengths in close to home while recovering. the 539m final in 31.60, just .09 outside “I don’t even remember being taken the track record. to hospital at Tweed Heads.” Such stars as Olympic Annie, Wings He was off work from that fateful Of Steel and Brendan John were January 20, until July. unplaced. Friends rallied around. “The cup win was such a big thrill “Some friends who had come to the for me and my family,” said Brian who Tweed with us that day took my car was presented with his trophy by Llew home, and Graham Hooper who lived Edwards, then Deputy Premier. just a few houses away from us at the “I retired him and put him to stud time, took over training Megsieloo,” said where he got a couple of bitches, and Brian. some of them won half a dozen races Peter Striboss even had him for a few each,” said Brian. starts and a couple of wins. Megsieloo lived until he was 13 years “Once I was back on my feet, I got old. him back home and started training him Since those heady days, Brian has again.” kept his kennel to only a couple of dogs Megsieloo repaid Brian Holliday for at a time and he has kept up his search White Rose Boarding Kennels that day’s anguish with 18 wins, 10 for another Megsieloo. seconds and seven thirds from 67 starts. Little Fifi, which he trained for Bill Walloon, Ipswich In all he won $8016 in stakes, which Moawad and was a litter sister to Pretty included $2000 for his all-the-way Wanderer, was a handy performer victory in the 1980 Queensland Cup. including a win over her illustrious Vacancies available now for . . . REG KAY and many He also won four races at the Gabba, littermate at Ipswich. * SPELLING other top trainers use and an Anniversary Stake at the Gold Coast, Megsa Folly made the Ipswich recommend our kennels. finished second to Doc McDuff in the Auction final. * WHELPING Skippa Trophy at the Gold Coast and At the moment he has a couple of Note: Current vaccination certificate third to Camaieu in the Gold Coast Cup. retired dogs at home as company for * REARING required for all dogs. Inspection The Queensland Cup, so long part of Megshape (Shape Shifter-Tammy welcome by appointment. 35 years Also . . . greyhound racing history in this state, Tambosity) a winner of just one race. experience was his crowning glory. “I’m taking it a bit easy having only * Puppies get lots of handling and Megsieloo downed Red Leonard and the one dog,” he said. “I still enjoy it. socialising “When my first dog was so good I * Quality fresh food Ph: Peter & Marion Furbank thought this was an easy game. * Regular worming 07 54645422 “I soon came down to earth.” * Hydro-bath And Brian has still got the scars to * 70m long runs + galloping paddocks Mobile 0438 702389 BARKING prove that. * Agent for C Crates MAD Unfortunately it is often difficult to discourage a greyhound from barking once the habit becomes established. Barking can be triggered by NEED A CAR, VAN OR UTE? excessive noise, cold conditions, irregular feeding intervals, other animals barking within earshot, scent and sight of vermin and other animals of prey, and 200 Vehicles in Stock outright loneliness in the kennels. A barking muzzle is usually very effective if applied overnight when the New Location - Finance On Site greyhound is kenneled. Ultrasonic and electric shock devices are available to deter barking greyhounds and other dogs. These can be effective, providing they are used in strict accordance with directions and in Rod Lowe's Public Wholesale a humane way. The surgical technique of debarking has been perfected over the past 20 799 Fairfield Rd, Yerongpilly years. It involves deactivation of the vocal cords to prevent them resonating Check out or website www.rodlowecarco.com.au to make the barking sound. Many older greyhounds bark because they lose their hearing and become insecure in their surroundings. Ph (07) 38485144

The (April, 2004) Journal Page 11 From one tragedy to

DAVE Andrews should have known his luck would turn the moment the $20,000 offer came in. It was back in 1997 and his Bonjase- another Highland Queen bitch had just broken in with exceptional reports. As most hobby trainers would do, Dave Broodbitch Drop Of Nitro (above left) has left her wasn’t about to entertain the offer, no matter legacy for Dave Andrews (right) with promising how huge. The bitch would repay that for young bitch Super Ann and littermate, Vince Curry sure. finalist Mr Magnificent. Dave was living in Melbourne at the time and he and his mate Steve Hand were in partnership with the bitch, from the famous It wasn't until she was three and a half “A week later Drop Of damline of Leeander Mist that Dave had years old before the bitch was right again to Havoc broke a hock and Drop bought through his friendship with John have her first race start. Of New broke a tendon in two “Dutchy” Hellingman. It was a non-betting race at Warragul. toes ... on the same night.” Hellingman had huge success with the “She won there in 24.60, and then won a Dave was starting to think line which included Drop Of Wine, Monica’s 347m race at Geelong, but it was obvious he was jinxed. Mist, Golden Spur etc etc. she was not right, so Steve and I decided not Her second litter to No “She had broken the trial track record at to continue with her race career. Intent, however, are showing the property run by Kevin McNamara,” said “We kept her as a broodbitch.” plenty of potential. Andrews. “Brett Lee was broken in there and Her first litter to Cry Havoc produced two Rokocoko in Sydney and he could not break her time.” classy types for Andrews, by this time back Super Intent in Melbourne are very “Obviously we are all huge fans of the But that was virtually the last bit of good in Queensland. promising, and Dave has Super Ann and Mr Brisbane Lions,” said Dave. “The bitch news Dave Andrews had with Drop Of Nitro. “Drop Of Havoc won a Novice final at Magnificent both of who showed potential always showed potential.” Not long after, Andrews was taking Drop Tweed Heads and looked something special, during the recent Vince Curry Series at John Hellingman got Dave into dogs. Of Nitro trialling when she was injured in a and her litter brother Drop Of New was Ipswich, the latter in the “Dutchy” and Ray Andrews have been mates trailer accident. showing potential,” said Dave. final. for almost 30 years.

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The (April, 2004) Journal Page 12 Just The Best

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The (April, 2004) Journal Page 13 LEFT: Maree Zammit was all smiles after Runaway Sally won the Vince Curry. RIGHT: Owner Graham Phillips and Runaway Sally ... 'before this win the biggest success we've had was a Fifth Grade at Albion Park on a Monday night. Sally takes Vince Curry in the last stride

By DAVID BRASCH three bitches. IF Jason Phillips had not listened to a “It was fluky that Jason had that hunch hunch he had a couple of years ago, his dad that proved to be correct.” Graham may never have won this year’s Fluky because one of those bitches was Vince Curry Memorial Maiden at Ipswich. bought by Graham and racing as Runaway Jason had the loan of a broodbitch called Sally, she emulated her sire by going through Malawi Malawi’s Prince Sally Honcho as payment for a debt. the Vince Curry series unbeaten. When Jason organised the breeding deal Duchess Marina He put the bitch in pup to Token Prince Now trained by Tony Zammit, Runaway with Sally Honcho, he tried four or five Token Prince and anxiously awaited the birth of the litter. Sally came from six lengths behind the different top sires but couldn’t get in. A Amerigo Man True Temptation “Jason had a hunch something was not tearaway leader Highbury Raider to win in a second try to get into Token Prince was RUNAWAY SALLY Bay Road Queen right with the bitch a little time before she photo, with Swift Creek in third. successful. Walkabout Sid was due to have the pups,” said Graham. Graham Phillips has been in greyhound “Jason sold one of the bitches at eight Head Honcho “He took the bitch off to Larry Jocumsen racing for 20 years. months to the guy who owns Boomeroo,” Sally Honcho Fitzroy Lass who discovered there was a dead pup inside “I got started after helping a mate who said Graham. “He is not even going to race Chariot Supreme her and immediately performed a caesarean had greyhounds,” he told The Journal. the bitch, but will put her to Boomeroo when Wee Sal to deliver the bitch’s litter of two dogs and “I bought a dog from him and won a few she comes on season.” I’m Blessed races at Beenleigh and Toowoomba.” The two dogs and two bitches left were Group 2 Vince Curry But work commitments forced Graham broken in at Springwood with good reports. to have a break soon after. Prince Honcho was sold to a client of the Graham started looking for a trainer for the Memorial (520m) Ipswich “I leased a few out, had some trained and Tony Zammit kennel and Jason had three. pups ... a search in vain. 1 RUNAWAY SALLY $4.60 even bred Serious Moments who I sold at “I wanted to get a pup from the litter from “We tried about a dozen trainers, most eight months,” said Graham. Jason but he wouldn’t sell me one,” said (Token Prince-Sally Honcho) of the top ones and even some interstate “I’m sorry I sold her,” he said of one of Graham. “But eventually I talked him into Owner: Graham Phillips without any luck,” said Graham. “We wanted the state’s best broodbitches of recent years. selling me one of the black bitches for $2000 Trainer: Tony Zammit the dogs to finish their education and be pre- Jason, now 29, also got into greyhound and half of her first litter.” trained but most of the trainers wanted them 2 HIGHBURY RAIDER $10.20 racing for a brief stint a few years ago, That bitch is Runaway Sally. ready to race.” (Oak Raider-Moving Out) training a few winners but concentrating on The three pups broke in well, Rare That’s where Tony Zammit came in. 3 $24.20 SWIFT CREEK building his knowledge of greyhound Roman running 16.83, Jukebox Jessie 16.96 He was happy to take them and do the (Shape Shifter-Pretty Puppatear) pedigrees worldwide. and Runaway Sally 17.20 at Springwood. education and pre-training. He’s ended up Others: 4 Something Wild $5.70, 5 He couldn’t help but be impressed with “But we knew my bitch had sore chest with his second Vince Curry Series winner Swelligant $2.40, 6 Texan Beauty $18.20, the bloodlines of Sally Honcho who is out of muscles at the time and would improve on (his first was Reliability). 7 Mr Magnificent $43.80, Fell Paua to the famed Wee Sal and had already produced that,” said Graham. “Tony got them at 14 months, about seven Burn $6.0. Time: 30.77. some smart gallopers like Zia Barbara. It was at that breaking-in that Jason and months ago and Runaway Sally was the slowest of the three and probably still is,” said Graham. “Jason and Tony have high hopes for Rare Roman. “Tony thinks he will be good enough to be a stud dog eventually.” A slight injury in early trials set Rare Roman back, missing the Vince Curry, leaving it to his litter sister to win. Graham admits Jason is “wrapped, but also not happy” that he bred but sold the Vince Curry winner. “He gets half the first litter when she goes to stud, so that is making him happy,” said Graham. “It’s a huge thrill to win a race like this. The first winner I trained, at Beenleigh, was a huge thrill as well. “Before this win, the biggest success we’ve had was a Fifth Grade at Albion Park on a Monday night.” Graham tells an amazing story of the ability of Sally Honcho as a broodbitch. “She stayed with her pups until they were 12 months old, and controlled their weight through the whole time,” he said. “She kept them in near perfect racing condition, sometimes not allowing one or two of the pups to eat for a day or two. “It was an amazing thing to see.” She’s also produced a Group 2 winner of the Vince Curry Memorial.

The (April, 2004) Journal Page 14 During the late 1940’s, all forms of dog Racing at the Meriba track racing were banned in South Africa. This was near Bloemfontein. mainly due to unscrupulous track and dog owners who used the sport as a base for Racing rigged gambling. At the time there was no control and these people set up tracks and South African races around the mines where they could “rob” a miner from his week’s income, every Friday. They did such a good job they style created a big enough socio-economic problem for the government to notice. This, coupled with the fact South spectators, no huge amounts of money Africa at the time was extremely available. conservative and gambling was seen as a Due to this unique situation, the sport is deadly sin, helped the government easily structured more along the lines of human pass a law that banned dog racing. amateur athletics competitions and meetings. The only reason horse racing did not There are clubs reporting to the national follow the same route was because it was governing body. Club level races and well-controlled and paying huge taxes. national level races take place. This ban continues today. Greyhound On raceday, the dogs will be expected to racing is illegal in South Africa. participate in a heat. Directly after the ban, racing went The top dogs from these heats qualify for underground and continued for some years the final run on the same day. until the sport eventually fizzled and died. The longer heats are first up on the During the late 60s to early 70s a small program, allowing for more rest period group of enthusiasts started racing their dogs before the finals. against each other. These events became straight, but most have The dogs race for a certificate in the heats more and more regular and the sport grew. dogs for both. and a medal or trophy in the finals. The South African Amateur Greyhound Currently there is three Various competitions exist throughout the Union (SAAGU) was created. oval tracks and four to six year and these are usually decided on a points Racing now takes place by using a straight tracks. One oval system (win = 5, second = 3, third = 2). loophole in the laws, as proclaimed, in the track is in the planning. Titles to be won are: Freestate Province. One oval track is in * Greyhound of the Year. The Freestate Provincial Ordinance development. Two straight tracks are in * Dog of the Year. defines a dog race in such a manner that it development. * Bitch of the Year. can only be considered an illegal dog race if Program jail term. * Long Distance Dog/Bitch of the Year. there are spectators present. Racing just about every Saturday of the This means there is no gambling * Middle Distance Dog/Bitch of the Year. Obviously this has a huge effect on the month, all year long. involved. No gambling, no huge amounts of * Short Distance Dog/Bitch of the Year. growth of the sport. No spectators, no money, A heat and a final on the same day. money available. Furthermore, as stated, we * Fastest Greyhound of the Year. but this did not prevent a second group, the Adult greyhounds (older than 18 months) cannot allow spectators. No paying * Trainer of the Year United Greyhound Racing and Breeders the bitches and dogs race separately. 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The (April, 2004) Journal Page 15 Bogie Leigh jumps into Amy's class

A LITTLE more than 10 years ago, Les Bein decided to get into greyhounds. Picture courtesy of He had instant success ... but not even he could have predicted the heights he would Paul Munt achieve through a little black bitch, just 26kgs, by Just The Best-Hypo Havoc he owns called Bogie Leigh. In a years racing, Bogie Leigh has developed into one of the true greats of greyhound racing, not only in Queensland, but in Australia. Victory in the recent Group 1 Australian Cup took her remarkable record to 44 starts for 27 wins and 11 placings. The Cup’s $100,000 winner’s purse took her stakes to Bogie Leigh (left) leads throughout in the $320,000. Australian Cup and her connections Flying Amy, long regarded as the best (above) celebrate. greyhound this state has seen, earned $355,000 during her remarkable career. Worth Doing Credibility Amy, ironically the dam of Bogie Leigh’s No Liability champion sire son Just The Best, started 59 Just The Best Amerigo Man “And it’s not over yet.” times for 42 wins and 10 placings. Flying Amy Bogie Leigh turns three this month (April) Amazingly Flying Amy won only two Tenthill Flyer at Albion Park and Group 3 Lismore Cup in and Bein and Brett have no thoughts of Group 1 events during her stellar career, the BOGIE LEIGH Head Honcho track record time. retirement for her. Eukanuba Cup and Coca-Cola Cup both at Cry Havoc Amy still has the time standard of 29.73 Bein makes no secret he believes Bogie Albion Park. Wee Sal at Albion Park. Just The Best at 29.78 is next, Hypo Havoc Leigh should have been Greyhound of the The National Sprint was not a Group 1 Malawi but Bogie Leigh is third fastest ever with a Year in 2003. race when Amy won. Gracies Image 29.83. With one of Australia’s great events, the Gracie Morris Bogie Leigh’s victory at The Meadows Her remarkable consistency is a credit to Australian Cup safely in her keeping already over Monsters Inc and Kilmany Assassin in her trainer Tony Brett. in 2004, there’s little doubt she can do just the Australian Cup was her third Group 1. the Premier’s Cup at Wentworth Park, The bitch was also third in the Adelaide that this year. She had also won the Sapphire Classic at Toowoomba Cup, State of Origin, Cup. And at the end of her career ... who Sandown and the Brisbane Cup at Albion Constellation and was twice Greyhound of “We’ve been in dogs a little more than knows. Park. the Year. 10 years and most people don’t expect to Maybe Bogie Leigh could be the best Amy also won the Gold Coast Cup twice, Bogie Leigh has won the Group 2 Futurity have these things happen to them,” said Bein. Queensland has ever seen. HAY YOU PET SUPPLIES

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The (April, 2004) Journal Page 17 ROBERT Purdevski reckons one day he might take up training a greyhound or two. But in the meantime he is happy to let Wally Lutiger win a New South Wales greyhound of the year title for him. Robert and his mate Bob Dimitrijevski NSW News bred and own Kumta Chase (Big Ginger Boy- Malawi’s Pearl) who last month toppled Dancing Habit and Irinka Barbie to take out greyhound racing’s most coveted of awards Gary Clark for 2003. Schoolmates Robert and Bob can’t believe they have finally found a fast greyhound. The boys are even happier to know they also bred Kumta Chase and it was through them placing their pups on Lutiger’s farm that the trio combined and headed towards such glory. For Robert, it has been a dream. “We just enjoy every race with her,” he said. “The win in Queensland was the highlight, they treated us so well up there”. Reg and Brett Hazelgrove with Working as a mill operator in Port Capalaba's latest star Grand Joker. Kembla, Robert said one day he may decide to take up training but for now is happy to leave it to Wally. Young Guns (366m) Wally Lutiger has been training Capalaba greyhound for more than 30 years and while 1 GRAND JOKER 1-2 he rates Yaroun Express the best he has prepared, greyhounds of the year like Kumta (Rapid Journey-Cyclone Kelly) Chase don’t come along often enough. Owner: Hazelgrove Conf The win came as a just reward for one Trainer: Reg Hazelgrove Bob, Robert and Wally with their chasing champ. very likable trainer in Lutiger who was 2 WHERE’S FRED 8-1 attending country meetings 30 years ago and (Placard-Fresian Star) trained this writer’s first dog back in 1978 Eaglehawk Star 3 BIG CANUNGRA 4-1 with no success. Ginger hopefuls. Many expected Kumta Chase or Rinaldi Lass (Elle’s Commando-Ultra Jet) The dog was way below the standard of Dancing Habit to win, with Irinka Barbie Big Ginger Boy Others 4 Clever Dux 9-4, 5 Frisky his trainer. probably not doing quite enough to earn the Buka Sunset Fool 7-1, 6 Tomalong 6-1, 7 Zondrel Dark Horizon The 2003 racing season saw no vote from judges. Sarah’s Sanction 8-1, 8 Sparkelle Cash 8-1. Time: greyhound dominant. Kumta Chase earned her title after KUMTA CHASE 19.95. Three black bitches remained as final Malawi winning in three states and producing some Malawi’s Prince fabulous victories including the Winter Stake Duchess Marina at Wentworth Park and the State Of Origin Malawi’s Pearl Denver at Albion Park. Denver Rose She recorded 12 brilliant wins at Kristy’s Rose Wentworth Park breaking the 30 seconds on COOMINYA LODGE twice. to Lissiloo in the National Futurity, ran third Kumta Chase had 43 starts last year for in the National Sprint State Championship 16 wins and won a heat of the Melbourne and finished second to Dancing Habit in a WHELPING - 3 air-conditioned/heated whelping bays Cup at Sandown before a superb fourth in feature event at Christmas which some - Experienced mid-wife on hand the final. thought may have sealed the decision for her At times Kumta Chase was known for her rival. REARING - 100m shaded puppy runs determination in defeat rather than her grace But Kumta Chase got the nod and her - All pups taught to lead & kennelled in glory. Her performance at The Meadows connections are now looking at the future. before breaking in last year in the Australian Cup when third to “We have a litter of Brett Lee pups that Excite Ability was amazing. have been broken in, maybe there is a Kumta - Eukanuba Puppy always available Early in her career she finished second Chase in there,” said Robert. - Comprehensive worming program Like all of us, Robert had racing in his blood. Waging school to head to the races - Plenty of handling was a regular part of his childhood. SPELLING - 16 shaded kennels with their own yards 5 Kennels The time is coming for Kumta Chase to - All dogs are rugged in winter Suit long wheelbase van. head to the breading barn. She will attempt the Golden Easter Egg this month. - Racing diet available if required Bevan Williamson built. This is her third season of racing but for HOSPITAL - 10 kennels $450 Robert, Bob and Wally, it’s just another preparation, another race or two they can - Ultrasound, Magnetic therapy and laser Ph (07) 33754070 enjoy. - Experienced vet nurse on hand - Racing diet if required PRE-TRAINING - 12 air-conditioned, fully insulated Pups For Sale FOR SALE kennels 2 Dogs, 1 Bitch. Whelped 15-6-03. 5 acre property, 4-bed low - 400m sawdust straight track Sire: JUST THE BEST - Fully equipped bullring set brick, air-con, plus Dam: SILVER FUN RUN - Fed racing diet with supplements rumpus What do these winners have in common? Dam a sister to Winged Runner. 4-bay shed small Dam won at Ipswich and Albion WHERE’S WENDY, LEICA DIRECTOR, BACHELORS PURSE, JIMMY kennel block SUPERFLY, STRAWBERRY FLYER, MIDNIGHT ROGUE., Park. In the money 20 times from All have been through our pre-training program! 40 starts. Fully fenced 2 dams The results speak for themselves. Dogs $2000, Bitch $1500 1 hour Albion, Contact Noel on 1/2 hour Ipswich Inquiries - CATHY GORDON (07) 32824314 (07) 54264276 or 40 Brisbane Rd, Riverview 0408 964902

The (April, 2004) Journal Page 18 GEELONG sprinter Brumby Lad is on the Victorian country cups trail after twice smashing champion Brett Lee’s track record in taking out the Horsham Cup The Lansley Bale-Gingernut Lady dog broke Brett Lee’s record of 26.96 with a Victorian News 26.89 heat run before reducing the mark to 26.85 just five days later in the final. While regarded as one of Australia’s best horseshoe track runners, trainer John Bushell Andrew Thompson was even surprised how fast the fawn flash went. “He’s hit three and settled down to just Trivia being a really good dog,” the veteran mentor said. in the final, Galea gave his Awesome “He got smashed by Bombastic Shiraz in galloping on the beach. The Lansley Assassin-Lynshia Star bitch a great chance. the TopGun and was out for five weeks with Bales need a fair bit of handling and the “She found that four of five lengths she an Achilles injury, but he seems to have come semi-trailers roar past on the Great Ocean needed to,” he said. Quiz back better than ever.” Road and the pups never seem to notice them “A month before the series I would never Bushell said Melbourne vet Michael Bell because they are handled by the kids all the have thought she could run that sort of time Test your knowledge of had done an outstanding job guiding Brumby time,’’ he said. around a horseshoe track. greyhound racing in The Lad (pictured right) back to the track. Brumby Lad won the Warrnambool “She looked like being a two-turn track “Brumby Lad ran in the heats of the Classic last year and will be attempting a tilt bitch, but she’s certainly improved. She had Journal's Trivia Quiz ... Australian Cup but The Meadows is a track at the Warrnambool Cup this May as well as run 30.20 at the Meadows before the where he needs to be super fit and he was a Horsham series. and bit soft,’’ he said. “It will certainly be interesting to see what “Some of his trials before she can run in the city now.’’ coming back were sensational. Galea plans on running Juma County win a He ran 19.37 over the short at throw her grades in the country before Geelong. That would have tackling city races. broken the record.’’ “There were a few fast pups in the heats Vetsearch After Brumby Lad of the Horsham Vic Breeders but they never changed kennels before taking made the final. You have to be lucky out the Warrnambool Classic sometimes and Juma County ran good time Products in May last year, Bushell has in the final,’’ he said. spent plenty of time getting to Former outstanding city performer know his charge. Lynshia Star is a litter sister to top-class Pack He has customised a small Melbourne winners Clearwater Boy, Jones sand yard with a roof and the Junior and Royal Assassin. dog spends most of the days “This is her second litter. The first litter Answer the quiz below, send your in his outdoor kennel was by Just The Best and Donte won a few entries to: Vetsearch Quiz, c/o GRA “He does what he likes. I races. The third litter is by Token Prince Journal, PO Box 537, Everton Pk, do what he likes. I don’t free and they are also a good size like the Qld, 4053 and the first correct entry gallop him too much because he goes too defending his title in The Great Chase Awesome Assassin litter,” he said. opened will win the Vetsearch hard. He’s just a good, sound dog.” provincial series. “You would expect a bitch like Lynshia Products. Brumby Lad has been competing against “I got the shock of my life to see he had Star to throw on and it will be interesting to the likes of Monsters Inc, Oroche, Blackjack run the fastest time at Horsham, quicker than see how far Juma County and her litter can 1 First name of Qld's new Tom, Puzzle Prize and Knockabout Wok for a dog like Brett Lee. A few blokes were go,’’ he said. Racing Minister. much of the past 12 months. saying it was a freak run, but to come out 2 Group 2 winning daughter of “It looks like the break off the track has and go faster in the final only a couple of Sundown Song. done him the world of good. I have to pick days later was just sensational,’’ he said. TOLEDO TRAILERS 3 Fight title held by Peter Rolph. his races and he needs to be kept that little “He’s low flying at present.” 4 Dam of Megsieloo. bit fresh, but he was just feral two nights after AUSTRALIA’S FINEST FLOATS 5 Runner-up 2004 Brumby Lad has now had 68 starts for WHEELS FOR YOUR BEST FRIEND the Horsham Cup, just in super nick,” Bushell 34 wins and $190,000 in prizemoney. DON’T FOLLOW THE LEADER OWN THE Vince Curry Maiden. said. His dam was a litter sister to the Norm LEADER ... 6 Number of Group 1 wins “He’s a good kennel dog, but he does McCullagh-trained Warrnambool Classic TOLEDO!!! by Bogie Leigh. have a fairly demanding schedule. He has to NEW SALES 7 2004 Horsham Cup winner. winner and placegetter Our Daisy and Daisy SPARES be walked at 6.15 every morning otherwise Rhode. 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The (April, 2004) Journal Page 19 Australian By JIM Winning Lines Vet Notes GANNON Peter Rose

HEALTH CARE RUNAWAY SALLY Let’s look at a few of the easily 2004 Group 2 Vince Curry Memorial Maiden (Ipswich) overlooked items that can make all the void any excess. Waverly Supreme* difference to a greyhound’s race Also, have a simple PCV blood test, but Malawi Sabby’s Image performance, and post-race recovery. no sooner than 48-72 hours after the race, to Malawi’s Prince Bowetzel THE FEET check out any degree of anaemia after the Duchess Marina Nannajak Nails should be filed just to the level of post-race blood changes have returned to a Token Prince Brother Fox the pink “quicks”. Amerigo Man normal resting level. Promises Free True Temptation Avoid clippers close to race day as it is POST-RACE COOLING Waverly Supreme* Bay Road Queen so easy to cut into the “quick” and cause pain This is important to prevent that eye RUNAWAY SALLY Brother Fox bleeding, or infection. disease Focal Multifocal Acquired Walkabout Sid Promises Free Nails that tend to split or break can be Retinopathy (FMAR) which leads to night Head Honcho Roy Trease reinforced by painting with “Hard As Nails”, Fitzroy Lass blindness and degeneration of vision. Missus Fitz Sally Honcho or clear nail polish. So, cool the whole head area when Waverly Supreme* Chariot Supreme Either will protect the nail surface, but washing the face and eyes to remove the sand. Mixed Blessings Wee Sal neither will swab. There is also some misunderstanding Bowetzel Protect the pads from cracking or about cool hosing along the I’m Blessed Wandering Cloud excessive wear by massaging with back and general body Lanolin, Neatsfoot Oil, or area with the belief that Sire: TOKEN PRINCE Sire of: PEARL LARRICKI (2001 NSW GOTY, 2001 McKenna Mem Spk, 2001 Lard. this can “cook” the NCA Gold Cup Wpk, 2001 Sydney Cup Wpk), TOTAL DENIAL (2002 Alb Pk Gold Cup BGC, 2002 Winter These are greyhound in some Chase BGC, TR Bulli 659m, Wentt Pk 720m, Sandown 715m), MONTANA SKY (2001 Potential Stakes Wpk, animal fats that 2002 Winged Runner Tphy BGC, 2004 Armidale Cup, TR Casino 620m, Gold Coast 650m, Lismore 520m), way. SKIPPER RIP (2003 Rising Star Wpk, 2004 Aust Stayers Cup Mea, 2004 SA Distance Title Apk, TR Meadows will soak deep into This is not correct, 725m), YAROUN EXPRESS (2000 Chairmans Cup Wpk, 2001 Twin Tracks C’ship Spk, 2001 Summer Cup the pads to make but any greyhound Wpk, TR Cran 699m), BLACK CHERRY (2003 West End SA Distance Title Apk), JIMMY HAND (2002 them supple and that has developed a Potential Stakes Wpk), PENNY DRUM (2002 Young Star Classic Wpk), TOKEN ROYALE (2003 WA GOTY, pliable. 2003 Dorsa Mem Can), TOKEN SALLY (2003 Premiers Cup Wpk, 2003 Appin Bakery Biathlon Wpk, 2003 full or partial bout Winter Chase BGC), TOKEN WAVE (2000 Mosman Mem Wpk), NAUTICAL BILL (2001 Alexander Mem ANAL GLANDS of Exertional Wpk), NYAD POWER (2001 New Year Tphy Mea). These can cause the Rhabdomyolysis greyhound to miss the (Acidosis) Dam: SALLY HONCHO (2 wins Apk 30.11) dam of: HONCHO FOX (4 wins Apk 30.22) jump from the boxes if during the race TENOR’S IMAGE (Top grade Brisbane sprinter/stayer, 12 city & 2 non-city wins BGC 30.49, they are impacted. will have heat, pain, 35.45, 42.70) This is equivalent to and discomfort when the muscles ZIA BARBARA (4 city & 2 non-city wins BGC 30.62, 35.79) infected haemorrhoids in along the backline are touched or pressed. 2nd Dam: WEE SAL (1990 Albury Cup) people, so trainers can It is not the hosing that has caused the dam of: NORTON (1995 Sale Sprint C’ship, 3 wins Spk 30.29, 2 wins Opk 29.99) understand that any pressure on the tail area problem, but rather the trainer becomes MASTER HAVOC (1999 Shoalhaven Derby Now, 5 wins Wpk 30.38, Mea 30.13) when boxing, will cause discomfort and aware of the symptoms when applying the COUNT THE DAYS (Sire, Wpk 31.10, Spk 30.65) could well result in loss of speed when hose, rubbing down, or drying the patient, CRY HAVOC (Sire) GO STORM (Trk rec Albury 384m, Spk 30.09) leaving the boxes. and tends to incorrectly relate the hosing to ROYAL HONCHO (1996 Maturity Spk, 1996 Cran Derby, 1996 Cran Puppy Classic, 6 wins Gently express the Anal Glands each race the cause of these concerns along the back. Spk 29.98, Wpk 30.97) day. The application of cool water to any CREATIVE (3 wins Wpk 29.98) If unsure how to do this, see your vet or HOT SHOW DEB (2 wins Spk 30.21) section of the body after the race can only DANCING ANGELS (3 wins Wpk 30.24, 2 wins BGC 30.42, Spk 30.01) veterinary nurse for a brief tutorial on raising lead to minimisation of heat stress and a JACKIE FITZ (Mea 30.45) the tail and using your thumb and finger to return to normal body comfort with less SAL MELINDA (5 wins Spk 30.29, 43.34) “milk” the anus with a gentle squeezing chance of kidney, lung, or muscle damage. SIMPLY SAL (Spk 30.28) action. SOBBING SAL (1997 Galaxy Twd, 1996 Geelong Cup, 6 wins Spk 29.92, 3 wins Opk 30.03) MUSCLE TEARS STARLIGHT JESSIE (Spk 30.77) SKIN PINCH TESTING These are a constant problem with the STREET LATIN (Spk 30.67) Should be conducted on every greyhound racing greyhound, but your very first action VANDENBERG (2 wins Apk 30.43) upon arrival at the track. upon returning the greyhound to the wash ABSOLUTE (2 wins Spk 30.51) CAPTAIN SAL (Spk 30.64) Gently take the skin over the middle of area is to apply cold hosing to the swollen, TOMERONG LAD (Wpk 30. 92) the back, in your thumb and finger, and lift it reddened section of muscle. 2nd dam of: EMPIRE ABLAZE (1999 Nat Dist C’ship SA Fnl Apk) up. This is important both to minimise the KANGA COUNTY (2000 New Star Classic Wta) The skin should snap back like elastic. bleeding and swelling by constricting the HOTSHOW VINTAGE (2000 Clipsal Gold Collar Mea, 2001 Ann Tphy Mea, AWM Distance Title Mea, 2001 AP Gold Cup BGC, 2001 Silver Bullet Mea, If it stays in a folded position, or, returns damaged blood vessels, and, to aid recovery Former trk rec Shepparton 550m) very slowly, then the greyhound must be by reducing the subsequent scar tissue HOTSHOW ELLY (2001 Young Star Classic Hob) dehydrated from travel, and/or, is suffering formation within the injured muscle. HOTSHOW JACKSON (2001 Tas Derby Lcn) from anaemia. After receiving advice and possible HOTSHOW LIL (2002 Nat Futurity Wpk, 2002 Ladies Bracelet Wpk) EXCEPTIONAL (Trk rec Ballarat 450m) Either way, performance will be reduced. emergency treatment by the track NO INTENT (2001 TAB Topgun Mea, Former trk rec Geelong 457m) Try supplying a drink of water or veterinarian, purchase some ice from the PECAJOMA (Trk rec Canberra 600m) electrolyte mixture and walking around for local cafT or garage and ice-pack the injury HOTSHOW BEN (1999 Sale Puppy Classic, 2 wins Spk 30.20, Mea 30.15) ten minutes before kennelling to allow NOBLE ABILITY (2003 Gateway To The Top BGC, 2 wins BGC 30.48) for another 30-60 minutes. TRENDY LEIGH (2001 Nat Sprint WA Fnl Can, Sire, 2 wins Mea 518m 29.86) absorption of the fluid, and an empty out to This will be time and money well spent BRETT LEE (2001 Vic GOTY, 2000 Geelong Guineas, 2001 Golden Easter Egg in the long road to a good recovery. Wpk, 2001 Aust Cup Mea, 2001 Maturity Mea, 2001 Warrnambool Classic, FLY WORRIES 2001 Winter Cup Gee, 2001 Adelaide Cup Apk, 2001 Interstate Cup Chall Apk, Trk rec The Meadows 518m, Angle Park 515m, Warragul 424m, Geelong Greyhound Data Can be a problem around the ear tips and 457m, Ballarat 450m, Warrnambool 450m, Horsham 480m, Shepparton 440m, any abrasion or wound on the body, but now, 7 wins Mea 29.43, 3 wins Wpk 30.04, 3 wins Apk 28.88) at last, a new product called Septicide has HOTSHOW SAM (2 wins Wpk 30.33) Greyhound breeders should be been developed by Virbac for treating these LETHAL WEAPON (2 wins Mea 30.36) aware of the value of the fantastic 3rd dam of: CARDIOGRAM (2002 Traralgon Puppy Classic) areas. SPRING VINTAGE (Trk rec Coonabarabran 545m) website produced by Gunnar von It contains an efficient antiseptic, plus OH BEHAVE (2003 Maidment Mem Spk, 2003 New Years Cup Mea, 2003 Gippsland Boehn in Stuttgart, Germany. anti-parasitic compounds that will repel flies Series Cup Sal, 2003 Aust Stayers Cup Mea, 2003 Navy Week Tphy Spk, The site can be accessed via and insects while promoting healing of 2003 Hume Cup Mea, Trk rec The Meadows 600m) ELITE ACTION (2003 Interstate Prov Chall Crn) www.greyhound-data.com superficial wounds. ARVO’S JUNIOR (2003 Nat Dist C’ship Apk, 2003 Nat Dist C’ship Vic Fnl Spk, It's well worth a look for the It should be a good adjunct to any 2003 Lizrene Classic Spk, 2003 Sandown Cup, 2003 McKenna Mem Spk, information available. The best of greyhound medicine kit. AWM Distance C’ship Mea) its kind.

The (April, 2004) Journal Page 20 BUNDABERG Greyhound Racing, Bogie Leigh, on final The club recently had some problems night of the Highland Smash Repair Vince with our track and after a lot of hard work, Curry Maiden Series. the committee is happy to report the track At The With the winning cup from her Australian will be back to its best in the next few weeks. Cup victory on display, she led the field for The club had soil analysis done and these the final onto the track to tremendous ovation. showed the track was sour and also contain Secretary's Desk The club is very thankful to all the too much acid. connections of Bogie Leigh for making both We would like to thank owners and dog and trophy available on the night. trainers for being supportive of the committee The Vince Curry Series was again an in its decision not to hold Sunday and outstanding success with big things expected Tuesday trials while we rectified the track of many of the graduates. problems. The winner of the exciting final was the The recent Young Guns series over 550m Tony Zammit trained Runaway Sally who was taken out by local dog Just like Tammy came with a tremendous finish to grab victory who downed Bluey Skywalker and the right on the line and collect connections the previous Young Guns winner Samette. $20,000 first prize. Congratulations to Kevin and Rose It was great to have long time industry Bryant on their win. supporter and Vince Curry work colleague That same weekend we experienced, like and friend, Rod Hill, to present the trophy to everyone in south-east Queensland, the winner and provide some history on extremely hot conditions. Vince Curry himself. The club put the races back and brought Special mention to the crew from the in extra industrial fans and had iced water National Greyhound show “The Catching available for trainers to cool down their dogs. Pen” who were also in attendance on final The committee would like to thank the night to do numerous interviews and travelling trainers and local trainers for provided our club and industry with a huge supporting our decision. amount of positive exposure across Australia. ABUSED CHILD TRUST Another highlight of the evening was the Brisbane accountant Howard Crawford announcement by the club that next year’s is counting on greyhound fans and owners series will be worth $25,000 to the winner. and trainers supporting the Abused Child This maintains the Vince Curry as the Trust on race days at Bundaberg on April 17 richest maiden series in Australia and the only and 24. maiden race with group status. Crawford is sponsoring the Greyhound This is a great achievement for Ipswich Syndications Battlers 5th Grade series on and Queensland racing. April 17 and 24. The race is restricted to dogs The next major event on the Ipswich with no wins in their previous six starts. calender is our Auction Series race. He has a number of services, both natural With a number of participants from the and frozen semen, available for sale on those Vince Curry Series progressing to the days. Auction race, the stage is set for another The stud dog services on offer are to: exciting race series at Ipswich. Most Awesome, Waterview Star, Bigbad With $32,000 to the winner of the final, Raymond, Shirdon's Alarm, Sorcerer, Its Derby 2004 having lost three meetings, one a big payday awaits one of the many Furious Pace, Master Havoc, Go Wild and Futurity time due to power failure and two to flooding supporters of our puppy auction on April 27. Teddy, Bitability Bale, Bigbad Luther and again with $1500 to the winner of problems. As mentioned in last month’s Journal the Better Than Best. each final as well as a DVD/Video for the The good news is that while the recent club is currently having parts of the running The winner of the series will receive $300 boys and a service to Cyrus The Virus for flood reached two feet deep in the betting rail upgraded. This work is being carried out (to be finalised). Winning Edge kibble/ the girls. ring, losses were contained to a few thousand so as not to affect races or trial day. biscuits courtesy of Lloyd and Dell at Golden Our Beenleigh Series start with the dollars. View, and Nature Vet Products will also be Maiden series final worth $1000 to the While no losses are good, the five floods won. winner. We will also be running a fifth grade we have experienced in the past five years From the In the final, bitches trained by a woman series for the battlers courtesy of the have never reached the damage figures grading department will win an American muzzle if their trainer Beenleigh Club. These will be run for four previously recorded. A change of kennel must be sent to the can spell “Bundaberg” backwards. months with $1000 to each final winner. Some claims for assistance from the GRA GRA before nominating a greyhound even CAPALABA We have programmed a fifth grade time in previous years were in the vicinity of if the trainer of the said greyhound rears Plenty happening at the straight track in trial race for Sunday May 30 for the best 8 in $30,000. However, Bernie has a good the greyhound. This form is to show it is the next few months. Check the program for fifth grade. prevention program in place which enables in the trainer's kennels. (Rule 88) (a) (1). a race suitable for your dog. If you can’t find Each dog will race against the clock with us to take necessary precautions before the Trainers remember Casino and one you are not trying. the dog recording the fastest time being the flood levels reach Capalaba. Lismore are Class 2 tracks. The Capalaba Derby and Futurity are winner. The Club is still awaiting the IPSWICH The only form the graders receive is back on. The Dogs Lovers Day will see the permission of the GRA for this race to Everyone loves a winner and this was from New South Wales so when final of a fifth grade series worth $5000 to proceed. certainly highlighted with the appearance of nominating you must supply other form the winner. We haven’t had the best of luck to begin the current Golden Girl of Australian required for grading. STEWARDS INQUIRIES Fee: $250 ($200 Refund or repeat FEBRUARY 19 mating if no pups) Stewards present: DM Ryan (chairman), W Hedrick (chief steward Mackay). Stewards opened an inquiry into the positive swab (dexamethazone) returned by Screaming Fury Contact: Kevin Jackson which competed in Race 6 (placed 7th) at Mackay on January 5. (07) 33498036 Stewards took evidence from Mr Alan Eaton of Sarina the trainer of Screaming Fury. Mob 0418 784120 He was subsequently charged under Rule 106, which states: “The owner, trainer or person in charge of a greyhound nominated to compete in an event, shall produce the greyhound for the event free of any drug”. Do you want a pup as good as Mikarza Right? He pleaded guilty, was disqualified for six months and fined $1000. Who won running 30.02 over 520m at A/P Screaming Fury was disqualified under Rule 108. Eaton was read his rights of appeal. And also won in 35.13 over 600m at A/P MARCH 10 Stewards present: DM Ryan (chairman), R Watkins (senior steward) Anubis not only puts speed into his offspring Stewards opened an inquiry in relation to the positive swab (theobromine, paraxanathine) returned But also stamina as shown when by Keljenny Fella which competed in Race 10 (placed 4th) at Gold Coast on January 20. Mikarza Right broke the Ipswich 520m track record Stewards took evidence from Mr Kelvin Boston of Berrinba, trainer of Keljenny Fella. Mikarza Right’s litter brother Electrified trialled in near track record times on two Boston was subsequently charged under Rule 106, which states: “The owner, trainer or person in different tracks and ran the fastest first sectional recorded on another before charge of a greyhound nominated to compete in an event, shall produce the greyhound for the event free of any drug”. unfortunately breaking his hock when trialling in under track record time Boston pleaded guilty and was fined $250. Keljenny Fella was disqualified. So book your broodbitch now to ANUBIS and Receive our Special Welcome to 2004 Boston was read his rights of appeal. Stud Fee Which we will hold for all confirmed bookings

The (April, 2004) Journal Page 21 Yes, it has been one year ago. How time flies. A year ago I received an adoption application form Greyhound Adoption Program News from the Croft family. They had already got a this left poor Patch lonely, living without easy to adapt to different environments female greyhound for a a friend. as long as they are shown a bit of love pet from America. And So Sharon emailed me again and and care. they dearly loved her and requested for me to find the right little They will live anywhere. wanted to get her a friend. girl to pair up with Patch. Also on another note enclosed is a They found our great I found a lovely black girl named beautiful photo of Shelley the dog in site on the net. And after Ebony. Japan. spending a lot of time on So I organised all the arrangements They do love her dearly and as you the phone and via email I again. So out Ebony flew and they again can see in the photo she is more than put together all the arrangements for thankful and said he was a lovely were ecstatic with the choice we made. happy with her new family. Patch, a white and blue dog to fill this natured dog and hit it off straight away The dogs have been best friends since. GAP is attending the Brisbane Pet position. with their other dog. And the Croft family always keeps in and Animal Expo and I’m sure we will They were so exited about Patch Unfortunately, the female passed touch. be flat out and have some great photos arriving, they rang me and were so away a few months down the track. And These dogs are great as pets and very for the next Journal.

A COUPLE of years ago, Gladstone called Ross Que which won at Capalaba in Dan's racecaller Dan Saville decided he’d had the early 70s in his initial foray into the canine enough of thoroughbreds. sport. So he bought a greyhound and hasn’t Dan buys all his own dogs. living looked back. “I got Party Starter as a maiden from “That first dog was called Plexine and Eddie Caruana the boss at The Meadows and Harold McArdle from Calliope got her for she is now top grade in Rockhampton,” he me,” Dan told The Journal. “She was nearly said. a four and won a Fifth Grade at Rockhampton.” “House Of Fools was an unbroken pup Not a great start but Dan was hooked. in Melbourne and I bought Can’t Add Up When Harold decided to cut back his string, from the Attard boys. Dan moved to Lynn Smith’s kennel in Rocky. “I’m always on the lookout for dogs.” dream And his success has been beyond his Lynn Smith describes Dan as the most dreams, recently winning a treble at enthusiastic owner she has had. Rockhampton with Party Starter, House Of “I try to go up every time the dogs are as an Fools and Can’t Add Up. racing and the three winners in one day Dan is racecaller at Gladstone (12 recently was the best day I’ve ever had,” said meetings a year), Thangool (8 meetings) and Dan. Calliope (Boxing Day meeting). A railway worker, Dan does shift work owner He’s been calling for 25 years at which sometimes restricts his attendance at Gladstone. meetings. “I had horses for a while but gave them He is full of praise for Lynn as a trainer. away two years ago,” he said. “They were Gladstone is 120km from Rockhampton, pretty average.” but an easy drive home for Dan ... specially A former Brisbane boy, he owned a dog when he has just had a treble. Champ to 'shuttle' home AUSTRALIA’S first “shuttle dog”, the amazing Group champion Rapid Journey will return from a 12-month stint at stud Rapid in Ireland in the middle of this year. Journey “The horses have been doing it for years, and I suppose Rapid Journey is a bit of a trendsetter,” said John Carruthers who, with wife Jane, owns the champion. Rapid Journey (Amerigo Magic- Courtney Miss) won five Group 1 races and the then Group 2 Topgun in the most remarkable year of greyhound racing achievement seen in this country. Since his retirement, he has proved a fine sire with such greats as Tricky Creek, twice the winner of the Group 1 Brisbane Cup at Albion Park and with a 29.85 best over 520m there to her credit, her litter brother Thunder Creek, Classic winner Toll Security etc. He is presented today by Reg Hazelgrove’s speed machine Grand Joker winner of the recent Michael Miller Memorial and a Young Guns at Capalaba and with a 19.58 near record in his “I suppose our dog has started portfolio. something, because a few other Carruthers said Rapid Journey is due studmasters here are already talking back in Australia in the middle of this year about sending their stars to Ireland for a after a stint with leading Irish dogman stint at stud there,” Carruthers said. Seamus Graham. Carruthers has also embraced the use Graham was recently inducted into the of frozen semen with Rapid Journey and Irish greyhound racing Hall of Fame and has one straw for sale that is already being won the Irish Derby with Climate Control stored in Queensland. last year. He can be contacted on (02) 47775216.

The (April, 2004) Journal Page 22 WE sometimes see a damline having of a Mister Moss bitch. Therefore the mating amazing success in a short period. For four of Little Blade (a son of Temlee) to Pitstock or five years one top class dog after another Spotlight on Park had three crosses of Elsie Moss. is produced by a particular broodbitch or her Of course this mating produced the great close relations. Brother Fox. Then the damline goes quiet. This article Breeding Brother Fox was to sire the legendary looks at one of those instances involving one Worth Doing. He was out of Versatile Miss, of our most famous broodbitches. a daughter of Zimbabwe (Chief Dingaan’s Elsie Moss (Magic Babe-Maggie Moss) sister). Worth Doing had five crosses of EM. was a classy performer on the track winning David Brasch Worth Doing was put to the champion the 1961 NSW St Leger and is regarded as bitch National Lass (by Chief Dingaan) to one of the great producers. She was linebred Miami Moss, Beverley Moss and Anne produce dual classic winner Little Denver 3x2 to Chief Havoc. Lewis). who had seven crosses of EM. Her Feb 1964 litter (6d, 2b) to Black Top Moss was a smart galloper along with Danny Yet in the next 30 years, only four Another top son of Worth Doing was contained Bill Moss, Clay Moss, Miller’s Moss who sired the 1973 Qld Derby winner descendents were outstanding (Forest Fin and Worthy Reward. His dam had three EMs, Moss, Rose Moss, Molly Moss and Top Dan Meadow while Agogo Moss also had maybe Savanah City, Michele Cherie and twice through Mister Moss and once through Moss. minor success as a stud dog. Toll Security) and probably only another 20 Miller’s Moss ... eight crosses of EM. Rose Moss was a champion who won 22 Elsie Moss then went to the United States have achieved anything notable. Many would say Worthy Reward’s best of 40 starts and was 1966 NSW Greyhound where she had a fine litter to star American Even in America, her influence was only litter was out of Alaureena containing of the Year in a tie with Roman Earl. She sire Venerated which included Aquarius apparent through her sons. Dalalla, Dylan and John’s Fury. Alaureena dominated the major distance events winning Moss, Earthshaker Moss and Thunderbolt Why hasn’t this damline been more was by Riviera Tiger’s son Dancing Gamble. the Sydney Cup (Wpk), Summer Cup (Hpk) Moss, all good gallopers who had some successful? Were the bitches put to the wrong Throw in a bit more Brother Fox and the and Association Cup (Hpk). influence as sires over there. sires? end result for Dalalla is 14 crosses of EM. Bill Moss and Miller’s Moss were both Given her rating as a producer and the Perhaps there wasn’t really a suitable sire Perhaps it was just a case of Elsie Moss top grade stayers in Sydney while Clay Moss success enjoyed by her sons, it would be available. But then why does she appear so having the ideal genotype for a broodbitch. won eight sprints at Harold Park before expected her damline would continue to often in pedigrees via her sons? For example, Statistically, it was probably always going finishing his career successfully over 800yds. dominate through her 11 Australian look how many times she is duplicated as to be unlikely one of her daughters, grand- Miller’s Moss was arguably Black Top’s daughters. This has not been the case. we follow one path through Mister Moss. daughters or great grand-daughters would most successful son at stud, his progeny There have been some top-liners who Mister Moss is the maternal grandsire of ever be another Elsie Moss. including Miss High Lo, Count D’Argent, trace back along the damline to Elsie Moss Temlee so he is going to bob up in many Interestingly she produced top class King Miller, Young Moss and the influential but nowhere near the numbers expected. pedigrees but it interesting to follow some. progeny to stud dogs from three different broodbitches Oddnik and Royal Deb. The most successful branch of the Elsie Chief Dingaan (in Vic), Riviera Tiger (in countries all with significantly different Clay Moss also had his moments at stud Moss damline has come through Pearl Moss, Qld) and Dynamic David (in Tas) were all pedigrees. highlighted by Zulu Moss and Paul’s mainly through her daughter Edelgard Moss. leading sires. They were by Temlee and out As for the future of the Elsie Moss Thunder. Bill Moss had a fine career at stud The best from the Edelgard Moss branch of litter sisters from a Clay Moss-Cursorial damline, possibly it’s top performers could in the United States. would probably be Savanah City (1997 mating. So they had 4x3 crosses of EM. come via descendants of Little Metro (such In Jan 1965 she had a litter (4d, 2b) to Christmas Cup, 1997 and ’98 Penthouse At this time Pitstock Park was whelped. as Tears Amore dam of Linart Danny, Flash Which Chariot* which included Gaye Moss, Tphy, TR Sandown Park 715m), Toll Her mother was by Miller’s Moss out of a Kel and La Belle Gazelle); Beijing Girl (such Honey Moss, Joe Moss, Max Moss, Mister Security (2001 Vic Peters, 2001 Dapto Which Chariot bitch (a pedigree similar to as Faith Louise dam of Faithful Blue and Moss, Pearl Moss. Puppy Classic, 2nd Topgun), Michele Cherie those Clay Moss-Cursorial bitches). What’s New); and Dimples (such as Savanah This litter also produced a NSW (1977 Faberge Tphy, 1977 St George Pitstock Park’s sire Arctic Tiger was out Sunset dam of Toll Security). Greyhound of the Year, Pearl Moss in 1967, Marathon, 1978 Broadcasters Cup, TR WP a year in which she won the Futurity (Wpk) 969m, Richmond 876m, Penrith 720m) and and ran a record over 790yds at Wenty. Genesis (1992 Border Park Galaxy, 1993 This lightly raced bitch won 14 of her 22 State Of Origin, 1993 January Tphy). starts. Her littermates were also talented. Other notables include Faithful Blue, Mister Moss won the 1967 National Derby Galleon Jade, Cutie’s Idol, Nine Inch Nails, ammit's (Wpk) to complete the classic double for the and Fabian. Different branches of Pearl Moss litter. He also won the 1967 Interstate have produced Getaway King, Uptown Challenge and scored in 11 of his 18 starts. Princess, Beauhaven Escape, Linessa Girl Z He was a successful stud dog, siring and Jeppy George. major winners such as Gerard The Gent, Another of Elsie Moss’ daughters, Molly Rearing and Mustard Moss and Mister Oollee and some Moss has a successful line going through her outstanding broodbitches including Temora granddaughter Thornton Girl. The best from Spelling Farm Lee, dam of the incomparable Temlee. this line was Forest Fin (1995 Adelaide Cup, Queenslanders may remember Joe Moss 1995 Penrith Cup, 1996 Grafton Stayers Cup, who ventured to Beenleigh in 1967 and took TR WP 520m). out the 870yds Championship. He also went Other good performers include Blue to USA for a successful stud career as did Tracey (TR Muswellbrook 560m), Amber’s 'If you want your Max Moss. Trump (1988 Cessnock Cup), Flash Kel Pups For Sale Honey Moss won 12 races from 26 starts (2001 Teys Bros Puppy Classic), La Belle puppy to have including a track record at Goulburn. Gazelle (TR Cairns 410m) and the smart 40 acre property provides ... good nutrition, Elsie Moss’ November 1965 litter (3d, sprinters On Fire Franky, Linart Danny, Little 4b) to Black Top contained Andy Moss, Metro and Silver Icon. plenty of Beverley Moss, Chris Moss, Cinder Moss, Rose Moss had some initial success. * Spacious galloping paddocks galloping and Meteor Moss, Miami Moss and Shy Moss. She had sons like Gary Moss (a good Miami Moss was a fine sprinter who held galloper who sired some feature winners) and with dams and shade constant care, the 500yd record at Bulli and was a finalist Manhattan Dash (a handy sire in WA). * Quality feeding and worming take advantage of in the Australian Cup and Melbourne Cup of Her daughter Bernadette Moss was a program 1968. At stud he got the National Derby good stayer who won the 1972 Christmas years of winner Rushin’ Moss and good Qld bitch Cup at the Gabba and held records at Albury * Pups taught to lead at an experience within Little Colleen. and Queanbeyan. Another daughter, early age and handled Beverley Moss was an Invitation class Rosemary Moss threw the brilliant El Zagal the industry and stayer who held records over 740yds at (1977 Richmond Gold Cup, 1976 Lithgow regularly give it the best Maitland and 675yds at Bulli. Golden Muzzle). * All pups kennelled before start in life on Andy Moss was another talented Unfortunately there have been no breaking in performer as was Chris Moss, Shy Moss and notables from the Rose Moss branch in the our farm' Meteor Moss, a handy sire in the early days past 25 years. * Excellent facilities available of night racing in Adelaide. Anne Lewis proved disappointing, her for whelping litters In September 1966 she had another Black only descendant of note being Eject (1981 GEORGE Top litter (6d, 3b). In it were Agogo Moss, SA Coursing Derby). ZAMMIT Anne Lewis, Colo Honey, Colo Scout, Danny In four litters in Australia, Elsie Moss was Moss, Kiwi Moss, Murray Moss, Quid’s the dam of three outstanding greyhounds Return and Ruby Moss. (Rose Moss, Pearl Moss and Mister Moss) Anne Lewis was the best due to her and eight other notables (Miller’s Moss, Bill For any information, pedigrees, faxes, e-mails or photos success in the 1969 Futurity (Wpk). Murray Moss, Clay Moss, Honey Moss, Joe Moss, Contact George Zammit (07) 54266209

The (April, 2004) Journal Page 23 Life change again for Kevin Young Guns (550m) A DOZEN years ago, lifetime Bundaberg Maryborough resident Kevin Bryant ran into 1 JUST LIKE TAMMY $3.40 a mate who trained greyhounds. (Shape Shifter-Tammy Tambosity) It has ended up changing his life. Owner-trainer: Kevin Bryant “I’ve always lived in Maryborough, in the 2 BLUEY SKYWALKER $4.40 same house actually,” said Kevin. “I knew a (Master Havoc-Sweet Freedom) guy from this area who had moved down to 3 $3.50 Forest Hills and bred a litter of greyhounds. SAMETTE (Darcy’s Reward-Joint Mission) “I decided out of the blue to buy a Others: 4 She’s Dynamite $5, 5 Barnacle couple.” Bob $1.60, 6 Rare Chloe $8, 7 Mitchy’s Boy That was back in the early 90s. Kevin was $10, 8 Nanna Tatam $77. Time: 32.26. working as a plumber and didn’t really have Kevin Bryant and time to train them himself. Bundaberg Young Acacia Park “One of the pups was named Forest Glen Acacia Ablaze Guns winner Just Watusi Rose and it won a race at Toowoomba and two at Like Tammy. Shape Shifter Bundaberg but got off the lead one day, hit a Pretty Fearless Pretty Wanderer fence and had to be put down,” he said. Fifi She’s Not But it has tempted Kevin into greyhound JUST LIKE TAMMY racing. Rapid Supreme Running Rapid His next dog almost forced him out again. Helen’s Blade “I bought a bitch and called her Northern Tammy Tambosity New Tears Lass,” he said. “She won at Toowoomba and Tammy Tears Capalaba and I decided to breed with her.” He pulled a kilo off her when a youngster Ruslyn Flyer Sent to Nobody’s Fool, Northern Lass and it turned her around. She won a maiden produced a big litter which Kevin whelped final at the Gold Coast and a heat and final at his Maryborough quarter-acre property. at Ipswich. “I got a nice dog called Special Fool To time of writing, her record stands at Whelpings which won 10 races, two at the Gold Coast 22 starts for 11 wins and eight placings ... and eight at Bundaberg,” he said. “But that and a Young Guns victory. litter taught me a lesson and I decided to give Kevins back into greyhound racing in a it away for a while.” big way. He has bought a five-acre property That was a little over a year ago. Kevin at Tiaro and already has plans to breed with had sold everything. He was out of greyhound Just Like Tammy when she retires. Sire Dam Whelp Dog Bitch Breeder racing. He also gives much of the credit for Ballistic Jet Blue Stelina 14-2-04 2 3 Ab Fab Conf “That was when I got a call from Jim keeping Just Like Tammy on the track to a Banker Hud Lily Maywyn 23-2-04 3 7 Essex Green at Torbanlea who had bought four close friend, former New South Welshman Bearability Girl Diamond 21-2-04 6 4 Edwards pups by Shape Shifter-Tammy Tambosity Jimmy Drysdale. Bigbad Raymond Gozo Liz 31-1-04 5 1 Costelloe and wanted to know if I was interested in two “Jimmy does all the muscle work on my Bitability Bale Ebony Forest 18-12-03 7 3 Rice of them,” he said. dogs and he is fantastic,” said Kevin. “He Brett Lee Rose Of Shiraz 1-3-04 3 6 Turner Green wanted only $250 for each. “I had moved to Maryborough and called me Elite State Jet Park 24-2-04 3 6 Luke thought even a bad dog is worth $250 so I out to his house for a plumbing job and we Elite State Sundown Song 10-2-04 2 3 Oshyer bought them,” he said. got talking about greyhounds.” Elite State Willjarem 1-3-04 4 6 Daniels Kevin had to go out and buy everything Kevin admits he has picked up his Hanson Diamond Balliroo 14-2-04 3 4 Agius again ... collars and leads, kennels, scales etc. training technique from “a lot of people”. Just The Best Kalka Kate 14-2-04 4 4 Hannon One of the two 14-month old pups was “I’ve received a lot of positive advice Just The Best Nothin’ To It 20-2-04 3 4 Leeson called Just Like Tammy. from a lot of people, but I like to do my own Just The Best Vintage Shiraz 2-2-04 1 2 Culey From a $250 pup, already broken in with thing now,” he said. No Intent By Design 4-1-04 6 2 Bowe moderate reports, Kevin has turned her into That includes winning a Young Guns No Intent Hitech Star 12-2-04 3 3 Fuller a Bundaberg Young Guns (550m) winner. final. Royal Assassin Dosarg 17-2-04 3 6 Kellaway Scottish Express Alice The Maid 14-2-04 2 7 Russell Scottish Express Niloc Hope 14-2-04 6 2 Curtis O'Connor the new boss Shirdon’s Alarm Everybody Cries 5-2-04 2 7 Lang Geoff O’Connor is the chief executive of Greyhound Australasia. Solve The Puzzle Dooley’s Mist 14-1-04 3 7 Dull He has had a long involvement with greyhound racing in Victoria, as a journalist Southern Champ April’s Babe 13-2-04 3 4 Brady with the Herald Sun newspaper, and a member of the industry education committee. Tartarus Feminine Touch 24-12-03 6 3 Keating The Board expressed its thanks to the previous part-time chief executive, Neil Brown, Travel Train Seen A Dream 10-2-04 6 2 O’Connor and wished him well for the future. Yo Yo’s Boy Cyanogenic 3-2-04 3 4 Burn Results in Rearing Group 1 Rearing ($30 per week) Are What Counts! Breaking In ($280 - 4 week course) Your pups deserve the best ... and

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The (April, 2004) Journal Page 24 LEFT: Tammy Unwin unsaddles Simply Ruth. Tammy's the Best lucky charm

TAMMY Unwin enjoys a day at the and John Phelean and Dave Collier and a huge fan base following races ... she enjoys it more every time their wives into shares in the pup. him,” said Shane. Just as long Sundown Best wins specially at Albion “We’ve all had a ball with Sundown as Tammy keeps up the good luck Shane and Tammy with son Jackson and Park. Best, and every time the dog races, he has every time he races. Sundown Best after an Albion Park win. Tammy is a former jockey who gave GRAHAM POTTER pic. up riding in August last year to have her second child. Her partner Shane Dowling is a “Lizrene Wins The 2004 Sandown Cup!” member of the Digger Syndicate which Well, maybe not THE Lizrene, but it could be the winner of this year’s races the smart Just The Best-Sundown Lizrene Classic... Song dog, to time of writing, the winner of nine races and placed 12 times in 35 starts. THE SANDOWN GREYHOUND RACING CLUB The syndicate is made up of Bob proudly presents Tanner, Shane Dowling and his dad Leon, John Barrett and Todd Wiles. A Classic A Classic But Tammy is the unofficial “lucky charm” for Sundown Best. Autumn Autumn “This dog has the biggest fan club, and Double for amazingly just about every time Tammy Double for THE 2004 LIZRENE CLASSIC has been to see him race, he wins,” said Stayers Stayers Shane. Tammy Unwin is a former star Group 3 - 715m provincial rider who started riding in 1991 when she was 15. She won the Caloundra apprentices $15,000 to the Winner premiership in 1996 and missed out of the $4,500 Second jockey’s title due to injury late in the $2,250 Third season. Heats - Thursday 22nd April 2004 In all she rode more than 400 winners Final - Thursday 29th April 2004 and won city races on her favourite (Nominations close 9:00am, Monday 19th April 2004, GRV only on 03-8329-1111 or 1800-138-507) galloper Simply Ruth, as well as Kingston Stage and Parmena. She won numerous country cups and premierships in the bush. & But eight years ago she met Shane Dowling and things started to change. “I played footy in the local Dayboro team for five or six years and met Tammy at the Dayboro Pub through a mutual friend Nicole Nutley,” said Shane. "Nicole’s family is heavily involved in harness horses.” THE 2004 RADIO SPORT 927 SANDOWN CUP Romance blossomed and Shane and Tammy’s son Jackson was born two and a half years ago. Their second child is due Group 1 - 715m in July. Racing has been a huge part of both their lives. “Australia’s Richest Purse for Stayers” Shane has had a number of gallopers including Forever Grand, an Eagle Farm $50,000 TO THE WINNER winner, and the unlikely named Charlie $15,000 Second Bucket and his sister Ye Ha Grandma. $7,500 Third A couple of years ago Bob Tanner, whose sister is Carol Oshyer, talked the Heats - Thursday 13th May 2004 boys into buying a pup bred by Carol and Final - Thursday 20th May 2004 husband Allan. (Nominations close 9:00am, Monday 10th May 2004, GRV only on 03-8329-1111 or 1800-138-507) Bob had worked with Leon and Shane at Skill Communications. Leon talked his Trainers nominating greyhounds that have not previously competed in Victoria are required to complete mate John Barrett who he had worked the GRV Nomination Form (including C3 Booster Notification). GRV requests that interstate nomination with at Telstra, into a share. forms are received 48 hours prior to the official close of nominations. “We paid $1000 for Sundown Best as a pup and he has paid for himself all the way along, and even paid for my next Sandown Greyhound Racing Club venture into dogs, an Elite State-Sundown BOOK NOW: (03) 9546-9511 Song pup,” said Shane. Email: [email protected] Shane and Tammy have joined with Sandown Greyhound Racing Club reserves the right to alter or amend conditions and prizemoney horse trainer Ian Livingstone and his wife,

The (April, 2004) Journal Page 25 I READ an article in an interstate Mark Duclos greyhound publication where a studmaster Registrar catches up with in New South Wales referred to changes in "Sky". the number of services for stud dogs. In the article the studmaster said the number of services had increased from 14 Liz Murray to 18 since January this year. This is not the case. Stud dogs services are limited to 14 per calendar month. Frozen Semen draws are advising me if you have purchased frozen not to be split. If you purchase frozen semen from interstate for storage purposes. Catch semen from interstate please ensure that I will be able to have all necessary you receive the whole draw. paper work completed so that there is no I have had many calls recently re confusion when the semen is to be used. frozen semen and thought I would give you Once a bitch has been inseminated with Brain a general overview. We have four frozen semen the normal litter registration facilities registered in Queensland. Only procedure follows. these facilities are licensed to draw, freeze, Strain store and inseminate with frozen semen. Please note that we have abolished fees The clinics are: for Owners (only) and Syndicates as from MANLY ROAD VET CLINIC, WEST July 1 for existing licenses. CHERMSIDE VET CLINIC, These licensees will become on Sky CALAMVALE VET CLINIC and TONY registration persons and will not entitled to and JANE APAP. handle greyhounds at trials or race If you purchase semen from interstate meetings or train a greyhound for racing then your bitch can only be inseminated at purposes. one of the abovementioned registered For registration of Owners and facilities. Syndicates issued from 1 February 2004, A QUEENSLAND I rely on interstate authorities to advise photos, national police certificates, fees are bred daughter of Just The when semen is shipped to Queensland and not required. Best-Victory Moss has they in turn rely on their stud masters to No license will be issued for registered been donated to Sky advise them, sometimes this is very slow persons, however a registration number Channel’s “The Catching and I would appreciate your assistance by and rulebook will be. Pen” show and will be given away in a national competition. Duclos said two series of the The Catching Pen presenter Mark competition would be run with a weekly BRISBANE is the only club that does Duclos was in Queensland recently to contestant answering greyhound trivia. not trial AM yet it expects licensees to GBOTA News finalise the details of the competition “Every week viewers will phone in support the club three times a week. and to inspect the eight month old black on a 1900 number and register for the Is it that the Brisbane committee for the bitch. competition,” Duclos told The Journal. past 11 years has been too weak to stand up Tony and Jane Apap of The A Team “The first series will run until July 3 to the harness industry or it does not want to Stud at Gatton have donated the pup, and we will select the top three to go trial on mornings like all other clubs? will rear it to breaking in stage and her into a grand final of series one. Trainers need to work their dogs in the pre-training will be handled by Paul “The second series will start soon coolest part of the day. Beenleigh, with no Felgate. after, going to a top three and a grand race meetings, still trials Tuesday and final.” Saturday mornings to help out the industry. After that the winner of the first If it is the harness brigade denying the series will meet the second series winner Brisbane club natural justice (two trial Earbranding & in a trivia quiz and on the December 18 mornings a week), then the GRA being equal Catching Pen show, the grand winner owners of the complex must step in and Kev Galloway marking up will take home the bitch. demand a fair go for greyhound racing. Duclos said the bitch’s kennelname is GBOTA business from February branch Graham Haswell is available for “Sky” but The Catching Pen has already meeting 4 A letter is sent to the GRA requesting marking up of greyhounds and to reserved the racing name “Brain 1 A request for a meeting with the new morning trials at Albion Park. check markings against Strain”. Racing Minister. 5 A request for all swab results to be published in The Journal. registration certificate. Ipswich - “That’s going to be the name of our With the government’s project services competition ... Brain Strain,” he said. department survey due to be completed 6 A request for a GRA heat policy. first Thursday of month 7- “The bitch’s future will be up to the shortly, we feel it is highly important the new 7 A letter be sent to Viv Montague of 8.30am. Beenleigh new owner after the December 18 show. Racing Minister is fully aware of greyhound Cairns regarding what we feel is the GRA’s Showgrounds second Sunday of “Sky will continually monitor the participants opposition to any form of (Claytons) accident insurance policy. month 8.30-10am. Mango Hill progress of the bitch in her rearing, association with the harness racing industry 8 GRA be approached re a vet subsidy for euthanasia of racing dogs. Trial Track Last Sunday of breaking in and early education.” and we would view any such association as a retrograde step for the greyhound industry. All licensees, West Moreton members month 8-9am. Litters and other 2 Pat Marchant was made official included, are welcome to express any times by appointment. organizer for the “Walk and Talk” magazine. grievances at the next GBOTA branch Contact Graham Haswell 3 Two submissions be put to the GRA meeting at 6pm, April 5 at Albion Park. 0419 726 773 (07) 5479 6640 regarding the Young Guns series. Non-members have no voting rights.

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The (April, 2004) Journal Page 26 ALBION PARK APRIL 1 Thu (Class 1) Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) FORTHCOMING Stayers Stake 710m Best 8 Plus graded and juveniles (Field of 8 req for Juveniles) over 520, 600, 710 and 395m. APRIL 2 Fri (Class 3) Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) EVENTS Best 8 395m 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) Maiden Final 520m Heats 26 Mar Maidens 600/520m Plus graded and juveniles (Field of 8 req for Juveniles) over 520, 600, 710 and 395m. APRIL 5 Mon (Class 1) Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) 1800 851 155 Stayers Stake 710m Best 8 Plus graded and juveniles (Field of 8 req for Juveniles) over TELEPHONE NOMINATIONS Please Note: 520, 600, 710 and 395m. The lines will be open from 7am-8.30am Monday to Friday * A nomination form will need to be completed when APRIL 8 Thu (Class 1) except on public holidays or notified changes. nominating a greyhound for its first Queensland start which is either Clem Jones Cup Heats 520m. Best 16 Final 15 Apr. Telephone No 1800 851 155 (Toll Free) owned or trained by Interstate licensees. Stayers Stake 710m Best 8 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 Plus graded and juveniles (Field of 8 req for Juveniles) over 1 Name of Greyhound recorded on the GRA database. 520, 600, 710 and 395m. 2 Earbrand * Once this information is received the telephone nomination APRIL 9 Fri 3 Trainers Name and Licence Number service may be used provided there is no change in the ownership NO RACING/NO TRIALS - GOOD FRIDAY 4 Track, Date, Distance, Name of Event, If Greyhound or trainer of the particular greyhound. APRIL 12 Mon (Class 1) has started Interstate since last Queensland performance, Should this be the case a new nomination form will need to be Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) Comments (i.e.Heats/Early Race etc) completed. Stayers Stake 710m Best 8 5 Second Preference or Nominating at another Track Should you have any queries regarding this service please Plus graded and juveniles (Field of 8 req for Juveniles) over which is not a second preference contact the Grading Department 2-3pm Monday to Friday. 520, 600, 710 and 395m. APRIL 15 Thu (Class 1) Clem Jones Cup Final 520m. Winner $4500 MAY 3 Mon (Class 1) Maidens 520/600m Stayers Stake 710m Best 8 Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) Graded, juveniles (Field of 8 req for Juveniles) over 520, Plus graded and juveniles (Field of 8 req for Juveniles) over Stayers Stake 710m Best 8 600 and 710m. 520, 600, 710 and 395m. Graded, juveniles (Field of 8 req for Juveniles) over 520, MAY 24 Mon (Class 1) APRIL 16 Fri (Class 3) 600 and 710m. Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) MAY 6 Thu (Class 1) Fifth Grade 520m Heats Final 31 May Fifth Grade 520m. Heats Final 23 Apr. Flying Amy Puppy Classic Final 520m. Winner $4500 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) Fourth Grade 395m Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) Graded, juveniles (Field of 8 req for Juveniles) over 520, 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) Stayers Stake 710m Best 8 600 and 710m. Maiden Heats 520m Final 23 Apr Graded, juveniles (Field of 8 req for Juveniles) over 520, MAY 27 Thu (Class 1) Plus graded and juveniles (Field of 8 req for Juveniles) over 600 and 710m. Garrard’s Horse & Hound Winter Chase Final 710m Winner $4500 520, 600, 710 and 395m. MAY 7 Fri (Class 3) Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) APRIL 19 Mon (Class 1) Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) Graded, juveniles (Field of 8 req for Juveniles) over 520, Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) Best 8 395m 600 and 710m. Stayers Stake 710m Best 8 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) MAY 28 Fri (Class 3) Plus graded and juveniles (Field of 8 req for Juveniles) over Maiden 520m Heats Final 14 May Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) 520, 600, 710 and 395m. Graded, juveniles (Field of 8 req for Juveniles) over 520, 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) APRIL 22 Thu (Class 1) 600 and 710m. Maidens 520m Heats Final 4 June Anzac Day Trophy 710m Best 8 Winner $4500 MAY 10 Mon (Class 1) Maiden 395m Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) Graded, juveniles (Field of 8 req for Juveniles) over 520, Plus graded and juveniles (Field of 8 req for Juveniles) over Fifth Grade 600m. Heats. Final 17 May 600 and 710m. 520, 600, 710 and 395m. 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) MAY 31 Mon (Class 1) APRIL 23 Fri (Class 3) Graded, juveniles (Field of 8 req for Juveniles) over 520, Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) 600 and 710m. Fifth Grade 520m Final Heats 24 May Fifth Grade Final 520m Heats 16 Apr MAY 13 Thu (Class 1) 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) Fifth Grade 395m Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) Graded, juveniles (Field of 8 req for Juveniles) over 520, 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) Stayers Stake 710m Best 8 600 and 710m. Maiden Final 520m Heats 16 Apr Graded, juveniles (Field of 8 req for Juveniles) over 520, Maidens 520/600m 600 and 710m. Plus graded and juveniles (Field of 8 req for Juveniles) over MAY 14 Fri (Class 3) 520, 600, 710 and 395m. Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) IPSWICH APRIL 26 Mon (Class 1) Fourth Grade 395m APRIL 6 Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) Heats Highland Smash Repairs Auction Series 520m Stayers Stake 710m Best 8 Maiden 520m Final Heats 7 May Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520m Plus graded and juveniles (Field of 8 req for Juveniles) over Graded, juveniles (Field of 8 req for Juveniles) over 520, Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m 520, 600, 710 and 395m. 600 and 710m. 5th Grade Final 520m APRIL 29 Thu (Class 1) MAY 17 Mon (Class 1) Graded Races as required Flying Amy Puppy Classic Heats 520m. Best 32 whelped on Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) APRIL 7 or after 1.5.02. Maidens are eligible. Non-penalty (other than Fifth Grade 600m Final Heats 10 May Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m those greyhounds which lose maiden status). 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 431m Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) Graded, juveniles (Field of 8 req for Juveniles) over 520, 5th Grade Heats 520m Stayers Stake 710m Best 8 600 and 710m. 5th Grade Final 431m Plus graded and juveniles (Field of 8 req for Juveniles) over MAY 20 Thu (Class 1) Best 8 431m 520, 600, 710 and 395m. Garrard’s Horse and Hound Winter Chase Heats 710m. Best 16 5th Grade 630m APRIL 30 Fri (Class 3) Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) Juvenile 520m or 431m Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) Graded, juveniles (Field of 8 req for Juveniles) over 520, Graded Races as required 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) 600 and 710m. APRIL 13 Maidens 520/600m MAY 21 Fri (Class 3) Heats Highland Smash Repair Auction Series 520m Maiden 395m Best 8 520m/600m (Dist depends on noms) Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520m Plus graded and juveniles (Field of 8 req for Juveniles) over Fifth Grade 395m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m 520, 600, 710 and 395m. 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) 4th/5th Grade 630 m

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Graded Races as Required GRADING SCHEDULE 5th Grade 630m -Maximum One Win Class 1 Tracks APRIL 14 Graded Races as required Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m As from the 1 JULY 2003 the meetings shown below JUNE 1 Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 431m will be graded in the order in which they appear on Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520m 5th Grade Final 520m each particular day. Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m 5th Grade Heats 431m 5th Grade Final 520 m Monday 4th/5th Grade Heats 520m Best 16 1 Rockhampton Thur/Sat Class 4 5th Grade Final 431m Best 8 431m 2 Brisbane Thur Class 1 Best 8 520m 1 Win/Maiden 630m Tuesday 4th/5th Grade 630m Graded races as required 1 Brisbane Fri Class 3 Juvenile 520m or 431m 2 Cairns Mon Class 4 APRIL 20 3 Bundaberg Fri/Sat Class 4 Graded Races as required 4x Semi-Finals Highland Smash Repair Auction Series 520m Wednesday JUNE 2 Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520m 1 Capalaba Sat Class 5 Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m 2 Brisbane Mon Class 1 Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 431m 3 Mackay Mon Class 4 5th Grade Heats 520m Thursday 5th Grade Final 431m Graded races as required 1 Gold Coast Tues Class 3 5th Grade Heats 431m APRIL 21 2 Ipswich Tues Class 2 5th Grade Heats 520m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m Friday Best 8 431m 1 Gold Coast Wed Class 2 Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 431m 2 Ipswich Wed Class 3 5th Grade 630m 5th Grade Heats 431m 3 Townsville Thur Class 4 Graded Races as required 4th/5th Grade Final 520m 5th Grade Final 431m Noms for all meetings close at the GRA at 8.30am. Best 8 431m TELEPHONE NOMS may be placed from 7-8.30am GOLD COAST 5th Grade 630m -Maximum One Win Class 1 Tracks by phoning 1800 851 155 (toll free). A written APRIL 6 (Class 3) Graded Races as required nomination will be required for greyhounds either owned Coca-Cola 5th Grade Heats (373m) Final 13/4/04 APRIL 27 or trained by interstate licensees having its first Best 8 (373m) Final Highland Smash Repair Auction Series 520m. $33,000 Queensland start. Maiden Heats (373m) Final 13/4/04 to winner CONTACTING GRADING PANEL 4th Grade (429m) Consolation Auction Series 520m. Winner $1000 (Noms Req) The Grading Panel is available for queries regarding a Juvenile (429m) Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m greyhound’s grade or to clarify grading guidelines only. Maiden (429m) 5th Grade Final 520 m They can be contacted from 2-3pm Monday-Friday. Maiden/No more than 2 Wins (622m) Best 8 520m 4th Grade (622m) 4th/5th Grade 630m APRIL 7 (Class 2) Juvenile 520m or 431m 4th Grade (401m) Graded Races as required Kings & Queens 5th Grade Final 520m Juvenile (401m) APRIL 28 4th/5th Grade Final 431m Maiden (401m) Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 431m 5th Grade Heats 520m Greyhound Recorder 5th Grade Heats (457m) Final 14/4/04 5th Grade Final 431m 4th/5th Grade 630 m Easter Bunny Best 8 (457m) Best 8 431m Best 8 520m Maiden Heats (457m) Final 14/04/04 5th Grade 630m Graded Races as Required 5th Grade (650m) Graded Races as required MAY 19 4th Grade (650m) No racing Ipswich May 4 and 5 due to the Ipswich Show Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m Maiden (650m) MAY 4 Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 431m APRIL 13 (Class 3) No Racing - Ipswich Show 5th Grade Final 431m 4th Grade (373m) MAY 5 5th Grade Heats 431m Maiden (373m) No Racing - Ipswich Show 4th/5th Grade Heats 520m Best 16 Juvenile (373m) MAY 11 Best 8 431m Best 8 (429m) winner $600 Highland Smash Repairs Maiden Heats 520m 1 Win/Maiden 630m 5th Grade Heats (429m) Final 20/4/04 4 x Heats Kings & Queens 5th Grade 520m Graded races as required Maiden Heats (429m) Final 20/4/04 Best 16 Dogs - Best 16 Bitches MAY 25 5th Grade (622m) 4th/5th Grade Heats 431m - Best 16 Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520m 4th Grade (622m) Best 8 520m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m APRIL 14 (Class 2) 5th Grade 630m 5th Grade Heats 520m XXXX 5th Grade Heats (401m) Final 21/04 04 Graded Races as required 5th Grade Heats 431m -Best 16 Best 8 (401m) MAY 12 5th Grade Final 520m Maiden Heats (401m) Final 21/04/04 Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m 5th Grade 630m 4th Grade (457m) Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 431m Best 8 520m Juvenile (457m) 5th Grade Heats 431m Graded races as required Maiden (457m) Best 8 431m MAY 26 5th Grade (650m) 5th Grade 630m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m Maiden (650m) Juvenile 520m or 431m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 431m APRIL 20 (Class 3) Graded Races as required 5th Grade Heats 431m $600 Best 8 (373m) MAY 18 4th/5th Grade Final 520m Chris Kelly Video 5th Grade Heats (373m) Final 27/4/04 Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520m 5th Grade Final 431m Maiden Heats (373m) Final 27/4/04 Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m Best 8 431m 4th Grade (429m)

IRON DEFICIENCY Iron deficiency is the thief of performance and The Performance potential will never be realized unless deficiencies are corrected. Report After dealing with the problems that cause the Courtesy of Vetsearch, By ALLAN BROWN deficiency, two products which stand out as blood building supplements are Ironcyclen and Blood Food Tablets. function. Ironcyclen is a tried and true formulation containing The best form to take is Beta-K tablets, specifically three organic forms of iron together with other blood Potassium is the electrolyte most likely to become for the greyhound, designed to gradually disintegrate, building co-factors essential for red blood cell and depleted by hard exercise, traveling, barking and panting releasing potassium for maximum absorption. haemoglobin production. particularly in nervy dogs. Trainers should resist the urge to use human type Blood Food Tablets are a first rate, short term blood Low blood potassium can result in dehydration and products which at first glance seem to be the same, but booster with vitamins and minerals for the treatment and poor performance in racing greyhounds. they are not. prevention of iron deficiency in dogs. Adequate levels are vital for normal nerve and muscle Beta-K is the best form to take, by far, so stick with it.

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Juvenile (429m) MAY 11 (Class 3) Heats Beenleigh Club Maiden - open to all maiden Maiden (429m) 4th Grade (373m) greyhounds who have had 4 starts or more at the date of Maiden/No more than 2 Wins (622m) Maiden (373m) nom. 1st $300, 2nd $100, 3rd $50, 4th $20. 4th Grade (622m) Juvenile (373m) 4th Grade APRIL 21 (Class 2) Best 8 (429m) Winner $600 4th Grade (bitches) 4th Grade (401m) Bernies Pet Barn 5th Grade Heats (429m) Final 18/5/04 APRIL 10 Easter Saturday 3rd Grade (401m) Maiden Heats (429m) Final 18/5/04 Finals John Klose Retravision 5th Grade Series Juvenile (401m) 5th Grade (622m) Final Beenleigh Club Maiden 1st $1000, 2nd $300, 3rd $100, Maiden (401m) MAY 12 (Class 2) 4th $50 Bernies Pet Barn 5th Grade Heats (457m) Final 28/04/04 12 Months Since the Last Grass Race 5th Grade Heats (401m) Maiden Best 8 (457m) Final 19/5/04 Maiden Bitches Maiden Heats (457m) Final 28/04/04 Maiden Heats (401m) Final 19/5/04 Juvenile Parklands Hi Roller (650m) Best 8 Best 8 (457m) 5th Grade Maiden (650m) 4th Grade (457m) 5th Grade Bitches APRIL 27 (Class 3) Juvenile (457m) 4th Grade 4th Grade (373m) Maiden (457m) 4th Grade Bitches Maiden (373m) Maiden (650m) Best 8 in grader’s opinion - race will proceed with 5 or more 5th Grade Heats (429m) $1500 to the Winner. Final Sunday 5th Grade (650m) noms - $500 to winner. Twilight May 2. MAY 18 (Class 3) Easter Bunny will be giving out easter eggs for all children - Best 8 (429m) $600 Best 8 (373m) plus pony rides, face painting and whippet racing all free Juvenile (429m) VIP Pet Foods 5th Grade Heats (373m) Final 25/5/04 APRIL 17 Maiden Heats (429m) Final May 2 Maiden Heats (373m) Final 25/5/04 Heats of the Dog Lovers 5th Grade Series(normal prize 5th Grade (622m) 4th Grade (429m) money) (Final Sunday April 25 - ANZAC Day) final 4th Grade (622m) Juvenile (429m) prizemoney as follows 1st $5000, 2nd $1000, 3rd $200, 4th APRIL 28 (Class 2) Maiden (429m) $50. VIP Pet Foods 5th Grade Heats (401m) Final 5/5/04 Maiden/No more than 2 Wins (622m) Heats Capalaba Pet Food 3rd/4th Grade Maiden Heats (401m) Final 5/5/04 4th Grade (622m) Maiden Best 8 (401m) MAY 19 (Class 2) Maiden Bitches 4th Grade (457m) 4th Grade (401m) Juvenile Juvenile (457m) Juvenile (401m) Best 8 in grader’s opinion - race will proceed with 5 or more Maiden (457m) Maiden (401m) noms - $500 to winner. 5th Grade (650m) 5th Grade Heats (457m) Final 26/5/04 APRIL 24 4th Grade (650m) 3rd Grade (457m) Final 3rd/4th Grade $500+ trophy to winner MAY 2 Maiden Heats (457m) Final 26/5/04 Shiny Happy Puppies Veterans - open to all for greyhounds Twilight meeting 5th Grade (650m) 4 years and older on the date of the race $300 to winner. 5th Grade Final (429m) 4th Grade (650m) Maiden Maiden Final (429m) MAY 22 (Saty) Maiden (bitches) MAY 4 (Class 3) Eric Thomson Memorial Maiden Qualys (457m) First Qualy 7pm 5th Grade Harvey Smash Repairs 5th Grade Heats (373m) Final 11/5/ Restaurant Open. TAB open on all TAB events 5th Grade (bitches) 04. Final Winner $1500 MAY 25 (Class 3) 4th Grade Best 8 (373m) 4th Grade (373m) 4th Grade (bitches) Maiden Heats (373m) Final 11/5/04 Maiden (373m) Best 8 in grader’s opinion - race will proceed with 5 or more 4th Grade (429m) PARKLANDS SOUTH-EAST QLD CUP (429m) Best 32. noms - $500 to winner. Juvenile (429m) FINAL JUNE 1. WINNER $10,000 + TROPHY. APRIL 25 Sunday - ANZAC Day Maiden (429m) Juvenile (429m) Dogs Lovers day with traditional 2 up Maiden/No more than 2 Wins (622m) Maiden Heats (429m) Final 1/6/04 Final of Dog Lovers 5th Grade 1st $5000, 2nd $1000, 3rd 4th Grade (622m) 5th Grade (622m) $200, 4th $50. MAY 5 (Class 2) 4th Grade (622m) Dog Lover’s Maiden $500 to winner Best 8 (401m) MAY 26 (Class 2) 5th Grade 4th Grade (401m) XXXX 5th Grade Heats (401m) Final 2/6/04 5th Grade (bitches) Maiden (401m) Maiden (401m) 4th Grade Bernies Pet Barn 5th Grade Heats (457m) Final 12/5/04 Eric Thomson Maiden Semi-finals (457m) 4th Grade (bitches) 4th Grade (457m) 4th Grade (457m) Best 8 in grader’s opinion - race will proceed with 5 or more Juvenile (457m) Best 8 (457m) noms - $500 to winner Maiden Heats (457m) Final 12/5/04 5th Grade (650m) “Win your Weight in Gold Stubbies” competition. 5th Grade (650m) 4th Grade (650m) MAY 1 Vetsearch Day 4th Grade (650m) Vetsearch Capalaba Sprint Best 8 in graders opinion. $750 Maiden (650m) to winner plus Vetsearch/Virbac products for 3 placegetters, $200 second, $60 third, $20 fourth. CAPALABA Maiden CENTRALISED APRIL 3 Maiden (bitches) PRIZEMONEY Heats John Klose Retravision 5th Grade Series (4 heats) every 5th Grade As of July 1, 2003 the GRA has assumed the responsibility starter makes a final. First and second in each heat into a 5th Grade (bitches) for the payment of prizemoney on behalf of all clubs in final (winner $800 2nd $200 3rd $75) - fastest 2 thirds as 4th Grade Queensland. The method of payment is by electronic funds reserves. Third and Fourth in each heat into a final (winner transfer only to a nominated bank account. $400 2nd $120 3rd $60) - fastest 2 fifths as reserves. Fifth Prizemoney will continue to be paid to the trainer acting and Sixth in each heat into a final (winner $300 2nd $55 3rd QLD TRACKS as agent for the owner, unless the owner specifically requests $30) - Fastest 2 sevenths as reserves. Seventh and Eight in BRISBANE: Loam 395m, 520m, 600m, 710m. Race Monday night each heat into a final (winner $250 2nd$55 3rd $30). As (Class 1) and Thursday nights (Class 1) and Friday Twilight (Class 3). in writing to the Authority that prizemoney is paid to him/ General Manager: Alan Henderson. Ph: 07 3862 1744. her. well as being drawn as reserves these greyhounds will be BUNDABERG: Grass 460m, 550m, 720m. Race on Saturday drawn in their respective finals. Where a dead heat occurs afternoons. Secretary: Jackie Scott. Ph: 07 4152 2033. Kennel information for greyhounds leaving or entering CAIRNS: Loam 410m, 544m, 630m. Race on Saty afternoon. Secretary: kennels is compulsory and facilitates the payment of and a draw is necessary the stewards will conduct a draw to Kathy King. Ph: 07 40541036. prizemoney to the correct person. determine which dogs contest which final. CAPALABA: Grass 366m straight. Race on Saturday afternoon, Old Healesville Australian Straight Track Championship Cleveland Road, Capalaba. Secretary Bernie Culey. Ph: 07 3390 2772. Prizemoney payments up to $5000 will be made on the GOLD COAST: Loam 373m, 401m, 429m, 457m, 622m, 650m, 732m. Monday of each week for the preceding week’s racing Qualyifying Heats 1St $500 2nd $200 3rd $100 4th $20. Race Tuesday and Wednesday at Parklands, Southport. Secretary: Graeme Two representatives to travel to Healesville, Victoria (own Jupp. Ph: 07 5532 2611. (Monday to Sunday) regardless of whether the greyhound IPSWICH: Loam 431m, 520m, 630m, 710m. Race Tuesday night (Class has been swabbed. If a greyhound has been swabbed and expense) for final on April 10 to compete against finalists 2) and Wednesday night (Class 3) at Ipswich Showgrounds: (07) 3202 the prizemoney is $5000 or more the payment will be made from NSW, Victoria and South Australia. Accomodation will 2977. be organised in the form of billeting to local trainers or MACKAY: Grass 310m, 456m, 541m, 744m. Race Monday night at once the swab has been cleared. Mackay Showgrounds. Ph: 07 49511680. For all payments either a Recipient Created Tax Invoice camping at Healesville. Final 340m. 1st $1750, 2nd $500, ROCKHAMPTON: Loam 407m, 510m, 630m. Race every second 3rd $250. Thursday night at Callaghan Park. Secretary: Emily Hill. 07 49225793. or an Invoice/Statement will be mailed detailing date, track, TOWNSVILLE: Loam 380m, 498m, 643m. Race on Thursday night. greyhound’s name and amount deposited. Secretary:Jenny Heery. Ph: 07 47721742.

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4th Grade (bitches) Holiday Grading Schedule 4th Grade Final (460m) Juvenile April 8 3rd Grade (460m) All placegetters on the day to receive a Vetsearch Sample Gold Coast Class 3 April 13 1st-2nd Grade (460m) Ipswich Class 2 April 13 Pack compliments of Vetsearch International Gold Coast Class 2 April 14 Best 8 (720m) MAY 8 Ipswich Class 3 April 14 Maiden (460m) Heats John Klose Retravision Capalaba Derby (non-penalty) Townsville Class 4 April 15 Graded events 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permit for dogs whelped on or after November 1, 2001. April 9 (Good Friday) JUNE 5 Heats Cyrus The Virus Capalaba Futurity (non-penalty) for No Grading Maiden (460m) bitches whelped on or after November 1, 2001. April 12 (Easter Monday) 4th-5th Grade (550m) Not won past 6 starts. Other maiden, graded races to make up program No Grading Juvenile (460m) MAY 15 April 13 5th Grade (460m) Final John Klose Retravision Capalaba Derby. Winner $1500 Brisbane Class 1 April 15 Best 8 (460m) Brisbane Class 3 April 16 plus DVD/video combo value $400 second $400 third $100 Cairns Class 4 April 17 Graded events 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permit fourth $50 Bundaberg Class 4 April 17 JUNE 12 Final Cyrus The Virus Capalaba Futurity. Winner $1500 plus April 26 (Anzac Day Holiday) Maiden-5th Grade (550m) service to Cyrus The Virus valued at $880 courtesy of Rocky No Grading 4th-5th Grade Heats (460m) Ridge Kennels, second $400, Third $100, fourth $50. April 27 3rd Grade (460m) Shiny Happy Puppies Mobile Hydrobath Veterans Stake open Rockhampton Class 4 May 3 Best 8 (550m) to all greyhounds 4 years and over at date of the race $300 to Brisbane Class 1 April 29 Graded events 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permit winner. Brisbane Class 3 April 30 JUNE 19 Maiden Cairns Class 4 May 1 Maiden Heats (460m) Bundaberg Class 4 May 1 Maiden Bitches May 3 (Labour Day) Mixed Final (460m) Juvenile No Grading 5th Grade (460m) Not placed past 4 starts. 4th Grade May 4 3rd-4th Grade (550m) 4th Grade Bitches Brisbane Class 1 May 6 Best 8 (460m) Best 8 in grader’s opinion - race will proceed with 5 or more Brisbane Class 3 May 7 Graded events 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permit noms - $500 to winner Cairns Class 4 May 8 JUNE 26 MAY 22 Bundaberg Class 4 May 8 Maiden Final (460m) Heats Beenleigh Greyhound Club 5th Grade Series, open to Juvenile (460m) all 5th grade greyhounds who have not won a race in their 5th Grade (550m) last 5 starts. Heats normal prizemoney. Final $1000 to winner 3rd-4th Grade (460m) Not won past 3 starts. $250 second $100 third $50 fourth 4th Grade Final (460m) Best 8 (460m) Heats Capalaba Pet Food 3RD-4TH grade Trevor Halter Anniversary Stk (550m) 4th-5th Grade Graded events 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permit Maiden 5th Grade Bitches (460m) Maiden Bitches 3rd Grade (460m) Juvenile Best 8 (460m or 550m) 5th Grade Other graded events 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permit TOWNSVILLE 5th Grade Bitches APRIL 17 APRIL 1 Other graded races as required Maiden Heats (460m) 4th Grade Final (380m) MAY 29 Juvenile (460m) Easter Cup Heats (498m) Final Capalaba Pet Food 3rd-4th Grade $500 to winner + 5th Grade Heats (550m) 5th Grade Heats (498m) trophy Greyhound Syndications Battlers Stake Heats (550m) Not Maiden, graded as required. Maiden won in past 6 starts, 4th-5th Grade APRIL 8 Maiden Bitches Laurie Thomas Trophy (460m) 4th-5th Grade Easter Cup Final (498m) Juvenile Best 8 (550m or 460m) 5th Grade Final (498m) 5th Grade Other graded events 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permit Maiden, graded as required. 5th Grade (bitches) APRIL 24 APRIL 15 4th Grade Maiden/Mixed Final (460m) Young Guns Classic Series 4 Heats (498m) 30 months or 4th Grade (bitches) Maiden (550m) younger at 15-4-04 Best 8 in grader’s opinion - race will proceed with 5 or more 5th Grade Final (550m) Maiden, graded as required. noms - $500 to winner Greyhound Syndications Battlers Stake Final (550m) $300 APRIL 22 MAY 30 Sunday to winner (to be confirmed) 5th Grade Heats (380m) (Noms closed May 27) 4th Grade Heats (460m) Young Guns Final (498m) 1st $2500, 2nd $1000, 3rd $500 Free entry - win your weight in Gold Stubbies Competition Best 8 (460m or 550m) Maiden, graded as required. 5th Grade time trial. Best 8 in fifth grade racing against the Graded events 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permit APRIL 29 clock. Placings determined by time recorded by each MAY 1 5th Grade Final (380m) individual greyhound in its trial. Winner/Fastest $800, second Maiden (460m) 4th-5th Grade Heats (498m) fastest $200, third fastest $100, fourth fastest $50. (Race 5th Grade (550m) Maiden, graded as required. programmed in anticipation of the GRA permission) 4th Grade Final (460m) Six other races required to complete program. These will be 3rd-4th Grade (460m) determined by noms. All these races will carry $400 to the 1st-2nd Grade (550m) winner. Graded events 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permit VACCINATION BOOSTER MAY 8 Maiden Heats (460m) Best 32, $15 noms Compulsory from 1 July 2003 4th-5th Grade (550m) Vaccination/Booster notification - refer Greyhound BUNDABERG 4th Grade (460m) Racing Authority (Queensland) General Rule 88 (a)(i)(ii). As from 1 July 2003 for greyhounds to be eligible to nominate Best 8 (460m) APRIL 3 to race in Queensland the following requirement applies: Maiden (460m) Netta & Noel Isles Memorial (550m) Best 8, 1st $310, 2nd Greyhounds whelped on or after 1 April 2001. $110, 3rd $65 plus $400 in trophies & rugs to placegetters. Greyhounds over the age of 12 months require proof of Graded events 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permit vaccination with at least a C3 vaccination being administered MAY 15 over the age of 12 months. Advertisers Note Maiden Final (460m) And/or Bundaberg Cup Heats (550m) Best 32, $15 nom. Heats 1st Greyhounds having first Queensland start require proof Casual (single edition) advertisements will $205. of vaccination with at least a C3 vaccination being 5th Grade Heats (460m) Best 16 administered over the age of 12 months. NOT be accepted without payment by cheque, Proof of vaccination to be provided prior to nomination: 4th Grade Heats (460m) Best 16 money or credit card prior to publication. Proof may be in the form of the greyhound’s vaccination Best 8 (460m) Classified adverts will not be accepted unless record book or a certificate of vaccination signed by a Graded events 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permit registered Veterinarian. sent to The Editor, PO Box 537, Everton May 22 Record book and/or certificate must show greyhound’s Park, 4053. These adverts must be written out Bundaberg Cup Final (550m) 1st $3000, 2nd $750, 3rd $250 ear brand, colour, sex, whelping date and vaccine sticker or and payment included. plus trophies & rugs to placegetters. type of vaccine and vaccination date. 5th Grade Final (460m) Trainer/owner kennelling details must be lodged with Contact David Brasch (07) 33556019 the GRA prior to nomination.

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MAY 6 APRIL 24 Easter Sprint Final (407m) Winner $400 plus trophy No Racing 410M 4th-5th Grade Battlers Stakes 1st $235 Graded as per noms MAY 13 Maiden/Graded Races 410/544/630m APRIL 12 (D) 4th Grade Heats (380m) MAY 1 B & J Car Sales Young Stars Classic Heats (510m) greyhounds 4th-5th Grade Final (498m) 544M Mother’s Day Bracelet 4th-5th Grade Heats 1st $250 whelped on or after 1-1-02. Maiden eligible. Heat winners Maiden, graded as required. Maiden/Graded Races 410/544/630m $330. MAY 20 MAY 8 Graded as per noms Allrig Best 16 Heats (380m) 410M Mother’s Day Bracelet 4th-5th Grade Final 1st $280 APRIL 24 (D) 4th Grade Final (380m) Maiden/Graded Races 410/544/630m B & J Car Sales Young Stars Classic final (510m) 1st $1000 4th Grade Heats (498m) MAY 15 plus rug, 2nd $250, 3rd $100. Maiden, graded as required. No Racing ANZAC Day Sprint (407m) 1st $400 MAY 27 MAY 22 4th-5th Grade Heats (407m) Allrig Best 16 Final (380m) 410M Autumn Cup Best 8 1st $305 Graded as per noms 5th Grade Heats (380m) Maiden/Graded Races 410/544/630m MAY 3 (D) 4th Grade Final (498m) MAY 29 Labour Day Cup (510m) Best 8, 1st $400 plus trophy Maiden, graded as required. No Racing. 4th-5th Grade Final (407m) 1st $280 JUNE 3 JUNE 5 Graded as per noms 5th Grade Final (380m) 544M Winter Stake Open 1st $335 MAY 13 (N) 4th-5th Grade Heats (498m) Maiden/Graded Races 410/544/630m No more than 5 wins (630m) 1st $330 Maiden, graded as required. JUNE 12 Graded as per noms JUNE 10 544M Winter Cup Heats 4th-5th Grade 1st $215 MAY 22 (D) Maiden 1000 Heats (380m) JUNE 21 No more than 3 wins Heats (407m) 4th Grade Final (380m) 544m Winter Cup Final 4th-5th Grade 1st $245 Graded as per noms 4th-5th Grade Final (498m) JUNE 26 MAY 27 (N) Maiden, graded as required. 544m Cairns Cup Heats Best 32 1st $340 Maiden 1000 Series Heats (407m) JUNE 17 410m Maiden Heats Best 16 1st $185 5th Grade (630m) 1st $330 Maiden 1000 Final (380m) 544m 4th-5th Grade Heats Best 16 1st $250 3 Win Series Final (407m) 1st $280 4th Grade Final (380m) Graded as per noms Owners & Trainers Ass Best 16 Heats (498m) JUNE 3 (N) 4th Grade Heats (498m) Maiden 1000 Series final (407m) 1st $1000, 2nd $350, 3rd $150 Maiden, graded as required. MACKAY CQ Publicans Cup Heats (510m) JUNE 24 APRIL 5 Graded as per noms Townsville Owners & Trainers Best 16 Final (498m) Keith Hunt Memorial 4th/5th grade 541m 1st $335 JUNE 10 (N) 4th Grade Final (498m) Best 8 456m CQ Publicans Cup Final (510m) 1st $2000 plus Gold Cup, Maiden, graded as required. Maiden and graded events 2nd $2000, 3rd $500. JULY 1 APRIL 12 Cup Consolation (510m) non-finalists from cup heats. Must No Racing Heats Publican Cup Best 16 456m nominate. 1st $500. JULY 8 Best 8 310m 1st $375 Graded as per noms No Racing Maiden and graded events JUNE 14 (D) APRIL 19 Young Guns Heats (407m) greyhounds no more than 30 Final Publicans Cup 456m 1st $600 months at time of race. Heats Maiden 1000 456m Graded as per noms CAIRNS Graded events no other maiden event this program JUNE 24 (N) APRIL 5 APRIL 29 Young Guns Final (407m) 1st $2500, 2nd $1000, 3rd $500. 410m Golden Muzzle Maiden Final 1st $1000, 2nd $350, Final Maiden 1000 456m 1st $1000 Graded as per noms. 3rd $150 Meng Tyre Sales 2004 Mackay Cup Heats (456m) $25 544m Easter Cup Open Final 1st $335 starting fee. Heats as per noms Maiden/Graded Races 410/544/630m Maiden and graded events APRIL 10 MAY 3 (day) No Racing Meng Tyre Sales Mackay Cup Final 456m 1st $4000, 2nd APRIL 17 $1000, 3rd $500 QLD STUD DOG 410M Young Star Classic 24 Months 1st $305 Mackay Cup Consolation 456m $1st $500 410M 3rd-4th Grade 1st $225 Maiden and graded events STATISTICS Maiden/Graded Races 410, 544, 630M MAY 10 November 2003 4th-5th Grade Heats 456m Best 8 310m Maiden 456m Abbreviations: - NIW - Not in Whelp, APD - all pups deceased, NNR - no notification received from breeder, I-S B - Interstate Breeder. The GRA does not record the breeder’s name for interstate Maiden and graded events 310/456/541m whelped litters. The name on the service notice is not necessarily the name of the Breeder. MAY 15 (subject to GRA approval) QLD TRIAL Sire Dam Serve Whelp Dog Bitch Breeder 4th-5th Grade Final 456m (1st $340) Awesome McLaren Lady Be Good 14-11-03 Nnr I-S B Banker Hud Ember’s Jewel 2-11-03 2-1-04 7 3 I-S B Maiden and graded events 310/456/541m Banker Hud Susan McLaren 30-11-03 1-2-04 5 5 Muller TRACKS MAY 24 Bare Necessities Secret Request 8-11-03 Niw Cook Bitability Bale Alisha Lass 4-11-03 3-1-04 2 2 Kutner No more than 3 wins Heats 310m Bitability Bale Desert Blue 6-11-03 8-1-04 5 2 Miller TRACK & ADDRESS MANAGER Bitability Bale Crystal Wisdom 11-11-03 Nnr Fall President’s Cup Heats 456m Best 16 Bitability Bale She’s Travelling 13-11-03 17-1-04 6 2 Minne BEENLEIGH GLEN HARTIG Maiden and graded events 310/456/541m Bitability Bale Tennant Creek 18-11-03 19-1-04 4 5 I-S B 38-44 James Street 32996336 Bitability Bale Trisind 19-11-03 21-1-04 3 2 Dunsmore Beenleigh 4207 MAY 29 (subject to GRA approval) Bobniak Dark Crystal 4-11-03 10-1-04 1 3 I-S B Boy Gossip Pay Day Grace 1-11-03 1-1-04 2 6 Hastie GOLDEN VIEW LLOYD COYNE No more than 3 wins Final 310m (1st $300) Just The Best Forget The Rest 2-11-03 4-1-04 1 I-S B 1169 Atkinson Dam Road 0754 264227 President’s Cup Final 456m (1st $600 + rug and trophy) Just The Best Deep Love 3-11-03 4-1-04 1 4 Fay Lowood 4311 Just The Best Roshana Reason 9-11-03 11-1-04 5 4 Archer & Robartson Maiden and graded events 310/456/541m Just The Best Duchess Of Fire 14-11-03 16-1-04 2 Pickering JENSEN TERRY LAFFERTY Just The Best Unfortunate 15-11-03 16-1-04 2 6 I-S B 82 Haynes Road 0747 516338 Just The Best Arusara 20-11-03 Nnr I-S B Just The Best Wongawillymilly 25-11-03 28-1-04 8 2 I-S B Jensen 4818 Just The Best Miss Corleone 26-11-03 25-1-04 4 6 Kutner METROPOLITAN RODNEY TAYLOR Just The Best Vintage Shiraz 30-11-03 2-2-04 1 2 Culey Pine Rivers Showground 3205 5040 ROCKHAMPTON Lochinvar Jet Super Sonya 4-11-03 Niw I-S B Gympie Road Lochinvar Jet Hooded Lady 20-11-03 22-1-04 5 2 Bramich APRIL 1 (N) Lochinvar Jet Magic Respose 22-11-03 Nnr I-S B Lawnton 4500 Master Horace Miss Tullulah 11-11-03 Niw Hancock PARK RIDGE ROBERT ESSEX 4th-5th Grade Heats (510m) Nobody’s Fool Donna Den 7-11-03 10-1-04 1 3 McKenzie 39 Andrew Road 3297 1105 Platinum Prince Sahara Rose 26-11-03 28-1-04 2 7 Thrower Maiden Heats (407m) Reggemite Golden Embers 28-11-03 30-1-04 1 2 Scotney Greenbank 4124 Easter Sprint Heats (407m) Best 16 Scottish Express Sister Madly 4-11-03 7-1-04 1 2 I-S B POSTMAN’S RIDGE JOHN COLLINS Scottish Express Jetalong Lass 22-11-03 21-1-04 5 4 Triple A Conf 147 Murphy’s Creek Road 0746 303688 Graded as per noms Scottish Express Spec Of Light 24-11-03 28-1-04 1 I-S B Shirdon’s Alarm Everybody Cries 29-11-03 5-2-04 2 7 Lang Postman’s Ridge 4352 APRIL 8 (N) Somerset Wally Uki Lady 18-11-03 21-1-04 3 2 Pay WEST MORETON CHRISTINE BOURKE 4th-5th Grade Final (510m) 1st $300 Somerset Wally Nu Rave 22-11-03 26-1-04 5 3 Pay 125A Chubb Street Southern Champ Heart Spark 4-11-03 8-1-04 8 2 Gone Surfing Conf Maiden Final (407m) 1st $280 Yo Yo’s Boy Joyful Melody 1-11-03 2-1-04 4 8 I-S B Leichhardt 4305 Yo Yo’s Boy Cyanogenic 27-11-03 3-2-04 3 4 Burn

The (April, 2004) Journal Page 31 early speed at all. And then there are the hit and miss types which you just can’t PUNTERS predict. The Last As they move through their careers, and so long as you have enough figures, it SHORT quickly becomes clear what bracket each dog occupies. I use the term “average time” because Word using a time achieved once in a blue moon OF INFO can be very misleading. For years, the fastest first section at Wentworth Park was recorded by Austwide, a very good the longer trip. galloper. By Bruce Teague Recent cases of Yet he never repeated the effort. In fact, first-up 600m he never led any race before or after that “The beginning and end shake hands winners at Albion run. Another with much the same with each other”, according to an old Park are background was Forest Fin, which actually German proverb. Downstream Key, held the Wenty track record for a while. More directly, 2000 years ago the the much travelled In that run he was a very handy second Roman poet Horace told us that “Well Alpha Street, at the first turn but no-one expected him to begun is half done”. I wonder if those guys Capishes Figlia and be there very often. Nor was he. were greyhound owners. the northerner Unfortunately, that’s what you end up So, are we paying enough attention to Keppel Commando with if you have to rely on leader-only the first 100 metres of greyhound races? (nearly so). Solid data. Breeders probably do but punters may not Skye and Bally It’s a bit like showing only winning be, or maybe they just can’t. Roan did it at their runs in the formguide and forgetting about A check of a few hundred races at second try. the rest. So, to assess a dog’s likely Albion Park reveals that Friday (Class 3) On top of that, sectional performance a reasonable amount competitors are slower to the first mark there’s the dog that can take advantage of a data for just two of its nine TAB tracks, of history is essential. than Monday and Thursday (Class 1) dogs particular box - sometimes box eight, and Queensland similarly at Ipswich and The only way to get that is to time at - by between half a length and one length. where it has freedom to move, but more Gold Coast. least the first four or five dogs to the first That difference would be even greater often box one. At Albion Park the dog in The NSW authority publishes no results marker in every race, as BGRC does, and if you removed some very quick box one improves on his average sectional of any kind - an appalling gap for then tell the world about it. youngsters from the figures - dogs such as time by a full length. Australia’s largest greyhound state. The Incidentally, first sections for races Fools State and Khalia Keroma, for Dogs are all different, of course, so local clubs do clock the leaders at eight with bend starts are a big problem. example, which started off on Friday predicting early times can never be an NSW tracks but some are erratic in The geometry means each dog is before moving up through the classes. exact science. publication of that data. covering a different distance and the I suppose that’s not news to many For example, you have the dog that You might have to wait four or five days crashing around that goes on further affects people but it does highlight a major leaps out of the boxes, the one that comes to learn about them. In fact, the two big the reliability of the time. difference between good dogs and ordinary out with them and then goes like the wind Wentworth Park clubs never publish But for shorter or longer races, the first ones. (Bogie Leigh), or those which have no sectional times at all, leaving it instead to sectional is worth its weight in gold. Other studies we have done show that the weekly Greyhound Recorder to print the differences in first sectional times them later. between low and high grade are usually Much of the Victorian data comes from equivalent to at least one length and video timers - a tough and lengthy job. It’s account for much of the difference in also potentially misleading because you are overall times. then using two different timing systems to Very often, if they can’t jump, they paint the same picture. can’t make money. They need to be aligned and mistakes Tweed Heads Overall, between 42% and 60% of can be made doing that. But it’s certainly sprint winners are those which also lead at better than nothing. the first turn. The wide 42-60% range is a The wide use of Finishlynx systems function of the type of track and the gives a great many clubs the ability to Coursing Club distance to be covered. generate sectional times. It’s particularly Higher for 400m dashes and a bit lower easy to do at circle tracks where the first for 500m-plus circle trips. marker is usually the finishing post. No wonder that the flying Head A few seconds at the Finishlynx Honcho dominated sires’ statistics for so computer and the job’s done. Yet, APRIL 3 MAY 1 many years. Or, at the other end of the strangely, none except those in WA and Twin Towns Maiden Final (420m) $2000 to Maiden (420m) $360 scale, that the moderate-beginning Worthy Albion Park (bless them) bother to do it. winner Maiden (520m) $360 Reward appeared mostly in the breeding of Why is this so? The information is of such Maiden (420m) $360 Twin Towns Mixed Final (420m) distance race winners (although Worthy huge value to punters, trainers and breeders Tweed Valley Sprint (420m) Best 8, $800 Stayers Stake (652m) 4th-5th Grade, $650 Reward, to his credit, held sprint records in alike. Novice Stayers Stake (652m) Up to 2 wins, MAY 8 his own right). First Section Only maidens eligible, $650 May Novice Heats (520m) For 32 But all that is after the event. Greyhounds generally go flat out all the APRIL 10 greyhounds, 1-4 wins, $650 More importantly, can we predict way so all the sections, but particularly the Maiden (420m) $360 Maiden (420m) $360 what’s going to happen before they jump? first, tell some sort of story. Maiden (520m) $360 Tweed Valley Sprint (420m) Best 8, $800 Well, yes and no. Or, to varying Not so much the second section or that April Novice Heats (420m) For 32 Stayers Stake (652m) Best 8, $650 degrees. often-popular figure, the run-home time. greyhounds, 1-3 wins, $2000 to winner. MAY 15 In some cases we have a very good idea Those last two are interesting for a chat in Stayers Stake (652m) Best 8, $650 Maiden (420m) $360 of how the field is going to handle the run the bar after the race but we have found APRIL 17 Maiden (520m) $360 to the first turn. Based on public them of little statistical value in assessing Maiden (420m) $360 Final May Novice (520m) $2000 to winner information, three areas in Australia offer future winners. Maiden (520m) $360 Tweed Valley Sprint (420m) Best 8, $800 lots of help. In practice, the first section and the Stayers Stake (652m) Best 8, $650 MAY 22 In each of these cases comprehensive overall time explain virtually all that there April Novice Final (420m) Maiden (420m) $360 sectional data is published in formguides or is to know. APRIL 24 Maiden (520m) $360 in race results, or in both. Further, if you follow their career, you Legacy Cup (420m) Best 8, $800 Tweed Valley Sprint (420m) Best 8, $800 The authority does it in WA, Tabform in might find that a thundering run-home time Twin Towns Maiden Series (420m) For 32 Stayers Stake (652m) Best 8, $650 Victoria, and the Brisbane Club for Albion does not reliably indicate the dog is maidens, $2000 to winner MAY 29 Park. capable of running a longer trip - the move Novice Stayers Stake (652m) Up to 2 wins, Maiden (420m) $360 Anywhere else in the country sectional up from 520m to 600m, for example. It maidens eligible, $650 Maiden (520m) $360 information is sparse or non-existent. might have done its dash and have nothing Tweed Valley Sprint (420m) Best 8, $800 Hobart does not even own a timer so it has more left in the tank. Stayers Stake (652m) Best 8, $650 nothing to publish anyway (it suffers from Actually, the reverse often applies. The hand starts, too). lead-all-the-way type over 520m can South Australia provides leader-only sometimes do the same job when tried over Phone (07) 55364555 Fax (07) 55366894

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