JOURNAL Official Publication of the Greyhound Racing Authority of Qld
Registered by Australia Post MAY 2005 Volume 182 Publication No. QBP 3978
School teacher Darin May (above) has taken indefinite leave to take on the world of greyhound racing. Read why on Pages 8-9.
It's a wonder where Bundamba trainer Richard Nelson finds the time. He has a team of racehorses, greyhounds and works fulltime as well. And loves every minute of it. Richard is pictured at right with Grand Tarsho and Kiralee Miss. Richard's story is on Pages 18-19.
Kibble and Biscuits
Available nowThe (May, from 2005) Journal your local Page stockists 1 HEAD OFFICE Advertisers Note: Notification of Chair: Phil Bennett Albion Park Raceway, cessation of advertising: The GRA Members: Kerry Watson Amy Street, Breakfast Creek requires one month prior notice, in writing, if you wish to cease regular Chris Williams (Office Hours Admin 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday-Friday. advertising in the GRA’s Board David Stitt Scratchings 7.30am) Editor and Advertising Journal. This is to be sent direct to DAVID BRASCH the Authority at PO Box 250, MANAGEMENT POSTAL ADDRESS PO Box 93, Nundah Albion, 4010. Failure to provide General Manager Darren Beavis PO Box 250, Albion, Q, 4010 Brisbane, Qld, 4012. this will result in the advertiser [email protected] Ph: (07) 32666508 being sent an account for Chairman of Stewards Danny Ryan TELEPHONE E-mail: [email protected] advertisements which appear in all [email protected] (07) 3262 7800 (Office) subsequent Journals. Investigations Daryl Kays (07) 3262 7809 (Fax) Advertising Rates [email protected] THE GRA advises that fees may (07) 3862 4437 (Fax noms) Full Page $583 Grading Panel Eddie Little, now be paid by EFTPOS, 1800 851155 (Phone Noms, Half Page $302.50 Ken Hutchinson Bankcard, Visa and Mastercard. Mon-Fri 7am-8.30am) Quarter Page $170.50 [email protected] If you decide to pay by One-Eighth Page $99 Registrar Liz Murray Bankcard, Visa or Mastercard, Recorded Field Info 1900 95 7003 Classifieds $22/$44 [email protected] you may do so by telephoning the Faxed Field Info 1902 26 1004 (All prices are GST inclusive) Finance controller Abhendra Kumar E-mail address: [email protected] Authority on [email protected] All casual adverts must be Web address: www.graq.org.au paid for in advance. (07) 32627800. Kerry Watson Deputy Chair
URING the absence of is prepared to give to our sport should be chairman Phil Bennett who is appreciated. Don his annual leave, the task Little fish are sweet and one day will of writing his Journal column has fallen grow up to be big fish. to myself. Finding sponsors can be an onerous Board level of perhaps the three TAB I have chosen a topic which has been task but sometimes it can be as easy as clubs contributing equally to employ a causing me some concern for a long time. picking up the phone or making a person to solely seek sponsors for their The subject is “sponsorship”. personal visit to a local business away club on a percentage basis. According to the dictionary the word from the normal types that you may This would also free up their office sponsor means “one who makes have approached before. managers to address other equally themselves responsible for a statement I have thought for many years that important matters that also require their by, or the debt or duty of, another; a simply putting on races will not attract attention. surety”. club committees now have to make their people to come. Imagine if you can, if we were able to “A business enterprise that finances a allocations stretch and this has led to We need to think outside the square find enough sponsors, no matter how big broadcast program that advertises a some clubs economizing with staff cuts and come up with some fresh ideas. or small, for all our races. product or service”. etc. On big race nights the public will Not only would clubs increase Sponsors who support our racing This then means that the manpower come, and to the people who sponsor prizemoney, but it would also ease the clubs both TAB and non-TAB should be in offices time-wise is also stretched. those nights we say a huge thank you. burden of finding the ever-increasing utmost in the minds of race club And one person has to take on more But as clubs and licensees we must monies required to run individual clubs. committees and all licensees at all times. responsibilities thus resulting in a loss of also ensure that we also thank them This concept will be put on the While I appreciate that the time to concentrate on finding sponsors. personally for their support and agenda for the next race clubs advisory sponsorship dollars are having to be It is not acceptable for race clubs to recognize their important contribution to meeting to be held in May. spread over a much larger and differing rely solely on their GRA allocations to our industry. While my column may seem a great number of sports these days compared to supply both prizemoney and finance the Take the time to say thank you when deal simpler than the Chair’s normal many years ago, I feel we must then step running of their club. you see or meet a sponsor. topics, I hope I may have provided you up and meet the challenges. To my mind any dollar amounts, no Support your race clubs on big race with some food for thought. We all can comprehend that race matter how big or small, that a sponsor nights by bringing some friends, or invite Some times it can be as easy as “seek people from other areas of interest that and you will find”, and a very simple you may have, to enjoy our sport. “THANK YOU” and what can we do in A concept has been discussed at return for your sponsorship. POSTMAN'S RIDGE Greyhound Complex Flying LADY Trialling Daily TRAINER Scott Has vacancies for (Closed Tues & Wed) From October trials will run from (Awesome Assassin-Highland Bride) performed or maiden 7am to 9am For Chase & Stamina dogs - reasonable rates. Contact John and Sharyn Collins Fee $660 (incl GST) Ph Glenda Dart Ph (07) 46303688 (02) 66725183 (02) 66725314 Mob 0408 789076 [email protected] 0402 869366
The (May, 2005) Journal Page 2 Darren Beavis General Manager
ALL greyhound racing has kept watch for one month’s trial period. on the two dogs racing on behalf of the IT is disappointing that I have had only The conditions are: boxes will be determined at the compilation Aussie rules and rugby league codes, one written comment about the Chair’s 1 The preferential box draw system will of the field. Queensland Rules and Ripped Rite Up. request for a Breeding Incentive Scheme in start on May 1 for a trial period of two 10 At the compilation of the field and And to further that interest the GRA is Queensland. months at Capalaba. there is one “wide” runner and seven hoping to have these greyhounds race in And that comment was sent to me from 2 Capalaba will program one event per “inside” runners, the “wide” runner will be their own special rugs. an avid Journal reader in NSW. meeting where the preferential box draw drawn in Box 8 and a manual box draw The rugs will be in the colours of the That one comment was against such a system will apply. undertaken for the remaining seven boxes. individual footy clubs. scheme. 3 The event will be an ordinary event 11 The letter “W” will appear in the Queensland Rules, named after the For those who keep watch on the with NO heats programmed. greyhounds form to indicate it as being Aussie rules program on Channel 10, will GRA’s website, there has been plenty of 4 NO reserves will be drawn for this drawn as a “wide” runner. The remaining carry a rug which depicts the logo of the positive response to our web poll, but event. greyhounds will be classed as “inside” show. nothing else. 5 A preferential box draw event will runners. Ripped Rite Up will have a Broncos Does this lack of response mean the only proceed provided there is a full field. 12 The System has been introduced on a “horse head” logo on its rug. Permission industry does not want such a scheme? 6 Trainers are to indicate when trial basis following a request by the has been given to use both logos. I was surprised that representative nominating their greyhounds a preference QGBOTA. Trainer Tony Zammit’s idea of having a bodies from within the industry have not for an “inside” or “wide” draw. match race between the two dogs in the taken the opportunity to contact us 7 This event will be graded in Q.L.D. Group conditions future is a great possibility. regarding this issue. accordance with the Grading Order of Page 4 We are also looking at having a “clash” Choice. between the greyhound Queensland Rules FOLLOWING a request from the 8 The allocation of boxes for this event Northern City Challenge conditions and one of the members of the Brisbane GBOTA, preferential box draw races will will be by a “manual draw” system. Page 18 Lions team at Albion Park. be held at Capalaba (only) starting May 1 9 The number of “inside” and “wide” Danny Ryan
Chairman of Stewards
GREYHOUNDS Australasia has almost throughout the country revealed more than production of papers would be eliminated. completed a review of the current Australian 70 percent of ear brands were not clear. It is a big move. kennelled one hour before their race. Racing Rules. The management of what was then The We claim to be the fastest sport on four A huge move you say. The objective was to have the Rules set Australian and New Zealand Greyhound legs so let’s match our speed with a fast You are correct, but given the current time so that no State would require Local Rules to Association immediately canned the idea resolution to this on-going problem of greyhounds spend in the kennel block I assist the implementation of these national saying ear brands had stood the test of time identification. suggest it is well worthwhile investigating. rules. and would remain. We are very close to having it documented I support the concept but will await the Many would disagree! I have floated the idea of kennelling of and a trial run may not be far away. final draft to see this miracle appear. Given the more progressive thinking of greyhounds in similar fashion to that of Discussions with the Brisbane Club No doubt I will not be the only one who the current Board of Greyhounds Australasia, harness and thoroughbreds. resulted in the possible trial of the idea at that will raise the issue at the National Stewards I hope we receive a better hearing this time. Greyhounds would be required to be track. Conference in Sydney this in May. The information that would be readily available with a simple scanning device at Another agenda item I will raise again is kennelling would be invaluable to stewards the consideration of micro-chipping in and licensees. greyhounds. Given maximum fields to create TAB White Rose Boarding Kennels Last time the issue was addressed a survey turnover is essential, late scratchings for non- Walloon, Ipswich Where good rearing doesn’t cost, it pays. Top trainers use & recommend our showcase kennels as they know only the best will do.
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The (May, 2005) Journal Page 3 $50,000 Q.L.D. GROUP 5TH GRADE STATEWIDE CHALLENGE Liz Murray For greyhounds eligible to be nominated for Class 3 5th Grade at close of nominations. $22 nomination fee applies (payable at kennelling) Heats and Finals to be conducted at: 1st Pref: Gold Coast Tues (3) 31 May & 7 June 2nd Pref: Ipswich Wed (3) 1 & 8 June; Townsville Thurs (4) 2 & 9 June 3rd Pref: Albion Park Fri (3) 3 & 10 June Grand Final at Albion Park June 16: 1st $25,000, 2nd $8000, 3rd $4000, 4th-8th $600. Registrar
Eligibility/Conditions: The Q.L.D. Group 5th Grade Statewide Challenge is open to greyhounds eligible for Class 3 5th Grade at close of nominations. Nominations for all Heats conducted at Gold Coast, Ipswich, Albion Park and Townsville will close on May 25 at 8.30am with the GRA. RACING AFTER WHELPING service. Greyhounds must be specifically nominated for the Q.L.D. Group Statewide Challenge. A written OR STUD SERVICE National Rule 95(2) nomination is required to ensure eligibility for the series. The number of heats conducted will be Local Rule 18 Where a greyhound which has been determined by the number of noms received per club. A $22 nomination fee is payable at kennelling on the conduct of each club’s heats. A greyhound which has whelped a litter drawn to compete in an Event and has been Greyhounds are eligible to compete in a series at one track ONLY. shall not be nominated for any race or or is to be used for a stud service within the Trainer must be licensed in Queensland as at February 25. qualifying trial to be conducted within 16 period of forty-eight (48) hours prior to the To be eligible, greyhounds Must have been domiciled in Queensland (3) three months prior to the weeks after the date of whelping and such Event the Owner, Trainer or Stud Master close of nominations i.e. February 25. Any greyhound transferred into a kennel after February 25 and greyhound will be required to compete a shall notify the Stewards before the not previously domiciled in Queensland will NOT be eligible. The only exception will be greyhounds satisfactory trial in the presence of appointed time in the morning on the day of named after this date and having its first race start in Queensland. Stewards over a distance for which the the meeting and the Stewards shall To be eligible to compete in the Townsville Series, greyhounds Must have been domiciled from greyhound will be nominated at its first thereupon order its withdrawal. Gympie and North (3) three months prior to the close of nominations i.e. February 25. start after whelping. National Rule 93 (3) Heats and Finals will be conducted over the following distances: Gold Coast 457m, Ipswich 520m, Albion Park 520m and Townsville 498m. The Grand Final at Albion Park will be conducted over 520m. National Rule R93. Any person who fails to comply with First and second greyhounds from Albion Park, Gold Coast and Ipswich Finals shall represent Where a greyhound whelps a litter, the Rule 95 (2) shall be guilty of an offence their respective clubs in the Grand Final at Albion Park on June 16. Owner or Trainer of the greyhound shall, and liable to a penalty pursuant to Rule First placegetter in the Townsville Final shall represent that club in the Grand Final at Albion Park when next nominating the greyhound for a 111. on June 16. meeting, notify the Board/Commission the The winner or first eligible greyhound from the Nth Qld Intercity Challenge Grand Final in Mackay details of such occurrence. FROZEN SEMEN on May 28 will compete in the Grand Final at Albion Park on June 16. National Rule 94. Please note that the Greyhound & Third placegetters from Albion Park, Gold Coast and Ipswich Finals be balloted to determine Any person who fails to comply with Harness Racing Regulatory Authority of reserves for the Grand Final at Albion Park on June 16. Rule 93 shall be guilty of an offence and New South Wales have not adopted the Heats at each track will carry normal 5th grade prizemoney. The Albion Park, Gold Coast and Ipswich finals will carry the following prize money: 1st $1500, 2nd $500, 3rd $300, 4th $100. liable to a penalty pursuant to Rule 111. new breeding rules at this time. The Townsville final prize money will be: 1st $1500 (includes $500 travelling expenses), 2nd $500, National Rule 95 (1) Any draw from stud dogs registered in $300, 4th $100. A greyhound, which has performed a New South Wales cannot be split. The first eligible greyhound from the Nth QLD Intercity Challenge will receive $500 travelling Stud Service, shall not be eligible to If purchasing semen from New South expenses. Trophies shall be presented to each club’s Final winner with a presentation rug provided to compete in an Event until at least forty- Wales please confirm with the Studmaster all greyhounds representing their club for use in the Grand Final. eight (48) hours after the completion of the that you are receiving the total draw.
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The (May, 2005) Journal Page 5 Zac's boys are out for a bit of fun
By DAVID BRASCH pups, then 11 months old, from the JOY Hunter will attest to her husband Brett Lee-Belinda’s Chance litter. Len vowing once that he would never have “I rang the breeder Marilyn a “dishlicker”. Turner and asked if she had a dog “I could never, ever imagine being in from the litter,” said Gleeson. “She dogs,” admits Len the former Gold Coast said she did but wanted to keep him. Harness Club president. I wired her the money for the dog that That was until Pitch Black Zac came day and got him.” along and turned him into an avid fan. So Peter had a greyhound and decided But Hunter isn’t the only one caught to talk a bunch of mates into a syndicate by the greyhound racing bug. Pitch Black to race it. Vince Bourke, Peter Gleeson, Alan Reid, Grant Zac (Brett Lee-Belinda’s Chance) is raced Len Hunter wasn’t hard to convince. Nuttall, Peter Leonard, Len Hunter and Allan Armsden (front) with by a syndicate of mates, most of them first- “I’d been president of the Gold Coast Pitch Black Zac. time owners. Harness Club for four years and Peter had greyhound racing to make sure he kept up the South China Morning Post in Hong They are: Hunter, Peter Gleeson, Len done a lot of publicity for our club,” said with Pitch Black Zac’s performances. Kong and now heads the Pacific Asia Hunter, Peter Leonard, Vince Bourke, Len. “When he suggested we form this “I initially thought it might be a bit of Newspaper Publishers Association which Grant Nuttall, Allan Armsden and Alan syndicate to race a dog I agreed. fun to have a dog with the boys ... but it’s represents 500 newspapers in Australia, Reid. “In days gone by I thought having a been a lot of fun.” New Zealand and the South Pacific. The syndicate was formed by Gold greyhound was the end of the road.” Hunter raced former Victorian horse And Alan Reid runs one of the biggest Coast journalist Peter Gleeson. Peter’s Len certainly has changed his tune. On of the year Lea Sands and Australian meat businesses on the Gold Coast. “I was mum Maxine spotted an advert in the a recent holiday in New Zealand he tuned Trotters Championship winner Highly having a beer with the boys when it was Greyhound Recorder for a couple of bitch in to TV coverage of Queensland Likely. He was also president-elect of the mentioned they were getting a greyhound,” Footscray AFL club (now Western he said. Bulldogs) until ill health forced him to step “I decided I would love a share of a down. share.” Fellow syndicate member Vince Bourke Most are in their first greyhound. also has a great AFL past. He played for “We’ll probably have to get another ammit's the North Melbourne Kangaroos in 1957 one in the future,” said Armsden. and was an umpire for many years. Gleeson says the only regret among the He recently celebrated the Kangaroos syndicate is that his own brother Alby Z 80th year in the VFL/AFL. missed out on a share. “Alby is the Rearing and Peter Leonard has also been a manager of the Southport Tigers, and he successful harness man in years gone by. still holds a grudge he did not get into the Spelling Farm He raced multiple Harold Park winner syndicate,” said Peter. Hollyfield Mike in the 90s when it was Pitch Black Zac has been a prolific trained by Chris Gleeson. Peter now is a winner for the Tony Zammit kennel. All great supporter of the Southport Tigers the boys agree Zammit has worked league team. wonders with their dog. 'If you want your Syndicate member Grant Nuttall plays “Tony believes there is a good race in Pups For Sale front row for the Tigers. him somewhere down the track, as long as puppy to have “I had to be talked into playing another he can draw off the track,” said Peter good nutrition, season this year. Mondays are getting Gleeson. 40 acre property provides ... harder to cope with every year,” said As Len Hunter said: “We went into the plenty of Grant. syndicate for a bit of fun ... we’ve had a * Spacious galloping paddocks galloping and Allan Armsden is the former editor of LOT of fun”. with dams and shade constant care, * Quality feeding and worming take advantage of program years of BEARABILITY * Pups taught to lead at an experience within Blue & White Dog, March '96, 35kg. (Credibility-Kissy Bear) early age and handled the industry and Won 13 races from 14 starts. Trk Rec Twba 25.2. regularly give it the best * All pups kennelled before Excite Ability Star Watch start in life on Group 1 Sapphire Classic Group 1 Melb Cup breaking in Finalist our farm' Group 1 Topgun Finalist * Excellent facilities available Group 1 Hobart Thousand for whelping litters GEORGE Bitability Bale Bear Creek Group 2 Geelong Cup ZAMMIT Group 2 Geelong Cup Group 2 Tweed Galaxy Group 1 Topgun reserve
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The (May, 2005) Journal Page 6 TOM and Bev Hill would not have realized the impact they would have on greyhound racing, even today, with the white and black bitch they bought Bev and Tom Hill with their pride as a puppy back in 1981. Journal Editor DAVID BRASCH talks to the Hills and joy Idol Eyes. about Idol Eyes, a star on the track and still an influence in bloodlines today.
The latter is responsible for Platinum Prince, Rue Des Grande, Jurassic’s Image Idol of etc. And Blue Water Girl is the dam of star Townsville gallopers Super Rajan and Blue Rajan. Beagle Boy Eyes even sired Cheri’s Image the winner of a SA Distance Championship. Jeanie’s Jet, a daughter of Jeanie’s Me the Mum, has produced superstar bitch Jeanie’s Queen. The line continues today, but not with Tom and Bev Hill. “We don’t go to the dogs at all these days,” said Tom. Their six grandkids keep them pretty busy now. North Tom Hill worked for 20 years at David Jones but has been retired for the past TOMMY Hill never got to repay Bill track records there over 380m, 498m and Gate and Pop Gun. seven. Muirhead the huge favour he did him back 643m. Beagle Boy Eyes was easily her best, He says greyhound racing is too in 1981. In all she earned $25,330 a huge amount although the line continues mainly through expensive these days to attract him back Muirhead was living at Blue Water near considering she raced 20 years ago. Jeanie’s Me Mum and Avenue Princess. into the game at 71. Townsville at the time, and he and Hill In October, 1985 the Townsville club The former produced Tribute To Dad, Tom Hill doesn’t owe greyhound racing decided to swap pups from broodbitches presented the Hills with a plaque thanking Pacemaster, Captain’s Heir and Mighty a thing. The industry owes much to Tom they owned. them for Idol Eyes and all she had done for Mouse. and that great galloper Idol Eyes. “Bill had bred a litter by Acclaim Star greyhound racing in that city. out of Devlin Lass and we agreed that if I “She was unbeatable over 643m,” said got one of the pups from Bill’s litter, he Tom. “Because she would lead. Nothing Free Progesterone Test - No pups, full refund could then get a pup out of a bitch we had would nominate against her over 643m.” raced called Avenue Idol,” Hill told The Tom, now 71, had his last greyhound TOKEN PRINCE $3300 Journal. about 10 years ago. (Malawi's Prince-True Temptation) Unfortunately Bill was killed in a car He describes the Idol Eyes days as a ELITE STATE $2750 accident before Tom Hill ever got to repay huge thrill. (Just The Best-Spark Again) Rocky Ridge him. And he certainly had something to “She could be a bit of a cranky thing,” BRIGHT EBONY $1250 repay. he said. Idol Eyes was retired when Tom (Elle's Commando-Bright Banner) Devlin Lass, who had won a “heap of and Bev realized she was getting a bit old KOBBLE CREEK $1100 races” in Townsville including the first race and there was no way they would continue (Gun Law Osti-Trojan Tears) on opening night, produced five pups from to race her if she was going to be beaten MODERN ASSASSIN $990 'We Farm her litter to Acclaim Star. more often. (Awesome Assassin-Magic Gairn) “Tom and our son Bevan went to Bill’s “We didn’t want to just keep racing her CYRUS THE VIRUS $880 Care' to have a look at the pups,” said Bev. “I for the sake of racing her.” (Black Shiraz-Mystery Bird) think the pups were about six or eight Tom describes the bitch as only tiny, SOLVE THE PUZZLE $880 SAM CAUCHI weeks old at the time. but extremely sound. “She wasn’t the (Light Of Fire-Magic Riddle) Jones Rd, Calga, NSW “The white and black bitch pup was easiest thing to have about because she FORTIFIED RUSH* $770 PH (02) 43751145 away on its own and Bevan told his father could get cranky as I said,” he said. (Fortified Speed-Greys Arizona) Fax: (02) 43751129 that was the one we had to have. It was Idol At stud, Idol Eyes had litters to FOOL'S HEART $660 Mob: 0418 428786 Eyes.” Amerigo Man, Half Nelson, Memories (Just The Best-Heart Spark) The Hills had been in greyhound racing only briefly at the time. Tom had shared the training duties with his brother Frank on a few handy dogs including Toptigo Flash. Idol Eyes was to be his first solo venture. The bitch went home to the Hills. She was reared by herself. In fact, she was the first greyhound the Hills had ever had at their home. Some 68 starts later, Idol Eyes and the Hills were household names in the north and their reputation had spread throughout the country. Idol Eyes was a superstar from the moment she set foot on a racetrack. She retired after 68 starts for 41 wins, 10 seconds and seven thirds. She won her first 12 races straight, then finished sixth and won her next eight in a row. Big races in the north fell quickly to her. She won the Silver Slipper in 1983 and ’85, the 1983 and ’84 Coca-Cola 1000, the 1984 Easter Gift and the 1983 St Leger. She came south to finish second in a heat and final of the Carlton Cup at the Gabba, and won a heat of the Australian Cup at Olympic Park. But Idol Eyes was almost unbeatable in Townsville and at one time held all three
The (May, 2005) Journal Page 7 Caption Contest
Trendy Leigh in full flight. He served eight bitches in his first six weeks in Qld.
By DAVID BRASCH
THE first reaction Darin and Tanya Ipswich Auction series, there was no May got from their families when they holding back Darin May. decided a few months ago to give up their “Unfortunately he was knocked down at jobs and go into horses and greyhounds the first turn and finished last the year fulltime was one of amazement. Blazing Honour won,” said Darin. “What are you doing,” was the standard “But a few months later our dog beat Pavrotti isn’t going to sing again, is he? cry from the families. Blazing Honour over 630m around Ipswich I’m telling you, it is that long ... I just haven’t seen it But Darin and Tanya know exactly what ... a bit of sweet revenge you could say.” they are doing ... they’ve had it planned this Two years ago Darin and Tanya bought for so long. way for some time now. the property at Caboolture. Tanya brought Just the wine talking. Darin, 33, has taken indefinite leave along her horses, Darin a bunch of young That big! No way, just a great imagination. from his school-teaching job on Bribie pups to rear. Last time DR and I snuck up to NQ fishing, this is how Island to take a shot at greyhounds. “Of the few that have raced from those BIG the Barra were! Tanya is expecting their first child in we first reared at Caboolture, two have won July. Both are doing what they love and including Moonlight Court and Moonlight The plate was this BIG, but the steak was the size of a determined to make a success. Flight,” he said. bread and butter plate. The couple had a 10-acre property on “But within 12 months of buying the Just a couple of T-bones about this big for me, thanks. which they ran horses (paint and quarter) property at Caboolture we realized it was Benny, Oh Benny. I'm ready for the call-up. Oh Benny, and greyhounds at Caboolture but sold it too small for what we wanted,” said Darin. I never thought you'd call. and bought 100 acres at Gatton when they The search for more land found 100 realized it wasn’t big enough for the long- acres at Spring Creek just off the Gatton/ term aspirations. Esk Road. “I applied for a transfer to Gatton but “It had a small house, a small shed and was knocked back,” said Darin. nothing else, but that suited us fine because “So Tanya and I decided I would take we wanted to put up something that would indefinite leave and make this venture a suit us,” he said. success.” And that’s what has been done. Renzo Park Tanya has always had a passion for Three sheds, one for the horses and two horses and honed her skills through Gatton for the greyhounds, have been established College as a youngster. as well as whelping bays and galloping Darin got dragged into greyhound paddocks. (Formerly known as Simpson's Spelling Kennels) racing by his mates Anthony Jeffress and He has six 15m square holding yards for John Brasch going racing four and five pups opening onto an 80mx90m paddock times a week. and plans for more. “I played table tennis for years with Darin sold Moonlight Comet to Gold Spelling - Rearing - Pre-training Anthony in state teams in the late 80s and Coast businessman Nick Sampson and 90s and he and John got me involved in a while chatting on clinching the deal, the couple of dogs,” said Darin. pair struck up a friendship that would lead Offering you and your valuable greyhounds a The first was Exit Stage Left which won to a big change in Darin’s new venture. three races at Capalaba and Lawnton. “He “We had a big chat at the time and I told LIFETIME OF EXPERIENCE died at 10 years old just a couple of years Nick of our plans and he liked them,” said ago.” Darin. in the industry! Budd’s Turn Next followed soon after “At the time I was talking to a southern and when that dog made the final of the rich owner about standing Trendy Leigh at stud PARK RIDGE Greyhound Complex Some of the trainers who have trusted us a friendly and caring environment with their dogs over the years ... John and Glenda Dart, John Reimer, Hec & Leah 12 acre property close to Brisbane Watt, Geoff & Robyn Watt, Dennis Reid Pups handled with loving care Lot 35 Smith Rd, Pups kennelled and led at early age Park Ridge All dogs fed only on beef and cow's milk. Pups pre-trained prior to break-in Phone All dogs given A-one attention. Spacious and shaded runs (07) 32000172 Balanced diet using top quality fresh food Excellent facilities available for spelling dogs. Mobile Programmed worming and flea treatment Mike 0411 326605 For Bookings and Inquiries 3 acre galloping paddock and dam or Rachel 0401 085757 Peter and Helen Simpson 320 metre training track 35 Northfields Rd, Stratheden, NSW (Halfway between Kyogle and Casino) Bull pen Ph/Fax (02) 66335115 Peter's Mobile 0438 792348 www.parkridgegreyhoundcomplex.com
The (May, 2005) Journal Page 8 Darin May with Trendy Leigh, Your Awesome and Aussie Country. 'We have to introduce other options for breeders'. Darin runs with awesome new trend in stud dog country
With Darin and Tanya’s first child due in July, times have been pretty busy at Moonlight Farms. “I am working 16-hour days, up at 5am in Queensland. is with this.” the attention of breeders interstate and even and to bed no earlier than 9pm,” said Darin. “It wasn’t long after that when Nick Darin admits he’s been getting plenty of in New Zealand. He wants the business to “As can be expected, Tanya is starting rang to say he and a syndicate had bought help from Toowoomba vet Larry Jocumsen spread worldwide. to slow down these days, but there is still the dog and would I stand him at stud in and Sarah Pringle. “That’s the real future of greyhound plenty of building to be finished.” Queensland.” “Our business will incorporate racing,” he says. But Darin and Tanya know full well Since then Nick’s syndicate has bought everything from mating, whelping to “We don’t see our future as just what they have got themselves in for. Your Awesome and a Victorian owner has rearing,” he said. Queensland, but Australia and the world. “We’ve already heard some knockers sent Aussie Country to Darin to give him “If we get a bitch for a client, that client “It’s so easy to reach the rest of the say we’ll be in the game no more than five his chance at stud. can rest assured she will be treated as one world now.” minutes, but I can assure everyone, we are “Originally I had the idea I would just of our own.” A website for Moonlight Farms is in the here for the long haul,” he said. get broodbitches, mate them and rear and Already Darin and Tanya have attracted process of being established. You can count on that. sell off the pups, but the stud dog business has become a real option in the past few months,” he said. “Now we are negotiating to get two more ... both of them Group 1 winners.” Darin said he had purposely shied away 'Plentiwood' presents ... from the Credibility sireline when negotiating for new sire additions to the Queensland ranks. “With the success and popularity of Excite Ability Saintly Crew Credibility, his sons Just The Best and Blue Dog, Aug 2000, 40 Black, Feb 1998, 33kgs Bearability, and now grandsons like Surf starts, 18 wins, 15 Fee $660 (incl GST) Lorian, Lindale Blue and Bitability Bale placings. Over Swab essential, full etc, I thought it best to bring other sirelines $300,000 in stakes. refund if no pups here,” he said. 67 starts, 32 wins, 22 “We have to introduce other options for Frozen Semen Available placings. Ran BOD 28 times. breeders and that’s what we have initially Fee $990 (incl GST) tried to do and will continue to do.” Swab essential, full Trendy Leigh, a litter brother to Brett refund if no pups Broke Richmond 400m record winning his maiden (22.78) Lee, has been an immediate hit with WON Won Wentworth Pk 16.19, Geelong 19.68, Cranbourne 17.75, Sale breeders. 2002 Group 1 Melbourne Cup (in 29.77 beating Elgrando, Mint Mojo, 24.29, Warragul 24.35, Traralgon 17.14 and Bendigo. “He had eight bitches in the first six November Fury, Cape Reality, Lindale Blue, Waterview Star, Ryder Bale) Won 10 straight, all FFA including 2001 Geelong Cannonball. Won 7 from 10 at Wentworth Pk. weeks he was in Queensland,” said Darin. 2003 Group 3 The Temlee (The Meadows) (in 30.14 beating Knockabout Wok, Lindale Blue, Jimmy Neutron, Twain, Elgrando, Modern Assassin, Won Warrnambool in 18.85 (trk rec 18.84) “He’s mated Paw Play, Sun Liner Girl, Waterview Star) NOW PROVEN SIRE OF Riccadonna Rose and now Shining Raider 2002 Warragul St Leger (beating Primo Uno, Brumby Lad) * Wild Seattle (Dapto short course trk rec, Group 3 Hunter Valley among them. 2002 Damsels Dash (Sandown) Cup) “If anyone had said 10 years ago I Sire: BEARABILITY * Aussie Kashkow (Nowra trk rec) would be a greyhound studmaster I would Dam: RERUN Dam of: AUDREY ELAINE (3rd Group 3 2001 Warragul * Multiple city winners from first litters to race have thought they were kidding themselves, Cup, 3rd Group 3 2002 Warragul Cup); BRANDY CREEK RAM (2nd Sire: Malawi’s Prince but if I put my hand to something I feel I Group 3 I'state Chall Richmond); JAPANESE COWBOY (Meadows Dam: Angel Affair. Champion producer. Dam of Proper Tears must make a success of it, and that’s how it winner) and Henry Hand, also Deep Love (dam of Lissiloo). Contact: DEAN TURLEY Ph/Fax (02) 6664 1250 or 0427 041238 Email: [email protected]
The (May, 2005) Journal Page 9 LEFT: Test Cap wins on debut at Ipswich.
BELOW: The Old Cricketers Syndicate had every reason to smile despite all of them missing out on Test selection.
Photos: Corey Pearce Trivia
IT’S a regret of a group of guys in the Gatton area that they never quite managed to Quiz win a Test cricket cap during their long careers. Not that rep honours eluded them. Most Test your knowledge of of the guys, who have joined together to form greyhound racing in The “The Old Cricketers Syndicate” did earn such honours even if it was only in the Gatton area. Journal's Trivia Quiz ... But now the members of the syndicate are looking at achieving feats with their own Test and Cap. Test Cap is the name of a young greyhound by Just The Best-Victory Moss win a who looks well above average and is raced by the group of friends who form The Old Cricketers Syndicate. Vetsearch The syndicate is: Gavin Linnan (who trains the dog), his brother Bruce and parents Tom and Marie, friends Russell and Wade Gatton syndicate has Products Bochmann, Bryce Burrows, Russ Sippel and Ricky Sutton. All are Gattonites through and through. Pack Gavin is the Westpac bank manager, the Bochmanns run the fruit shop next door to a second 'Chance' the bank, Bryce, Russ and Ricky are local Answer the quiz below, send your farmers. litter. something.” entries to: Vetsearch Quiz, c/o GRA Wade Bochmann is the odd man out. He’s “They were four months old at the time Bryce, Russ and Wade are all first timers Journal, PO Box 93, Nundah, Qld, hooker for Wynnum in the State League and I went up and picked out a black dog.” in the industry. 4012 and the first correct entry competition. Gavin explained the pup’s kennel name Ricky has raced a couple of dogs including opened will win the Vetsearch “Being such a close knit township, we all is “Chance”. “Because that’s what Tony gave multiple Albion Park winner Strawberry Flyer Products. knew each other, and mainly through cricket,” us ... a second chance.” and Toote Suite an Ipswich winner three said Gavin. “The group was keen to get a Test Cap was a natural as the dog’s racing times. Ricky also had a runner in one of the greyhound.” name, because all the cricketers among the first Magic Millions horse races. 1 Dam of Royal Pilgrim Two years ago, hobby trainer Gavin group had always wanted just that ... a Test Gavin has big plans for Test Cap. The 2 Sire of Idol Eyes approached local studmaster Tony Apap cap. Puppy Classic at Albion Park and Q.L.D. 3 Renzo Park is in about buying a youngster. “We initially aimed him at the Vince Group Statewide Challenge were among this township. Unfortunately the dog showed little on the Curry, but he hurt a fibula along the way and them. 4 Owner Barnacle Bob track. we had to put him aside for a little while,” Being the local bank manager, Gavin finds 5 Former trainer “Tony was fantastic,” said Gavin. “We said Gavin. he needs a break from the long hours he works Super Burst went back to him and told him about the dog The dog’s debut was an impressive one, and greyhound training, albeit as a hobby, 6 Runner-up 2005 and because the group had so many people in winning in 25.33 in a 431m Ipswich Maiden. provides that. Qld Futurity the industry for the first time, Tony gave us a “It was a huge night,” said Gavin. Test Cap could provide much more in the 7 Dam of Man Show pup by Just The Best from the Victory Moss “Everyone was there and winning first-up was months to come. 8 2nd dam of I'm Typical 9 Cost of Australian Winning Lines 10 Rocky 510m trk rec holder WIRE GREYHOUND MUZZLES
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The (May, 2005) Journal Page 10 Comeback greyhound Barnacle Bob beats Buckjumps in the Clem Jones Trophy. Photos: Corey Pearce.
Trophy star for Val Renald and Martin Attard with Barnacle Bob at the Trophy presentation.
VAL Ignatenko went looking for a his hock before last Christmas and at one “This” is the Clem Jones Trophy in Clem Jones Trophy (520m) trainer a few years ago and came up stage the Attards thought his race career which he downed Buckjumps and Miss Albion Park with two of them ... the Attard brothers was over. Ross. 1 $16 Renald and Martin. He had already won 25 races “It was only his second 520m race BARNACLE BOB It’s been a great combination but it including 10 at Albion Park. since he broke down, the other one was (Deep North-Call Me Katie) recently got even better when the trio “We thought he was finished but the heat the previous week,” said Owner: Val Ignatenko combined with veteran galloper Brian Roberts said all he needed was six Martin. Trainer: Renald Attard Barnacle Bob to win the Clem Jones to eight weeks spell,” said Renald. The Attards couldn’t have been 2 BUCKJUMPS $26 Trophy at Albion Park. That’s what he got, in the luxury of happier. It was their biggest feature win (Shape Shifter-Emmalyssa) And it didn’t come easily. Barnacle Val’s Hervey Bay property while the leg at Albion Park in a number of years. 3 MISS ROSS $2.80 Bob (Deep North-Call Me Katie) was healed. “When Val sent him back to us Ignatenko had previously owned (Token Prince-Lucky Penna) making a comeback even though he was for another campaign, he said he wanted Victorian greyhound of the year Flat Others: 4 Makia $8, 5 Pitch Black Zac already three and a half years old. him to win another half a dozen races ... Flyer. He was on holiday in the US and $5.50, 6 Leica Cameo $13, 7 Oxley Fawn He had suffered a hairline fracture of this will cover it,” said Renald. missed the win of Barnacle Bob. $2.10, 8 Solid Skye $15. Time: 30.41.
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The (May, 2005) Journal Page 11 Secretary's Notes
BEST WISHES Ray’s greyhounds during his period of The final of the Hoyland Memorial Owners and trainers send their best convalescence, By the time Ray had brought together a field of hot youngsters with wishes to Beenleigh trainer Stan Anderson recovered Tom was hooked. four of the finalists breaking the 20-second who has not been in the best of health in Some of the greyhounds he started with mark and another two recording 20.01. recent months. include Silver Chase, Avarchi and Brisota. Reg Kay-trained Best Design recorded Anderson, 65, has been a greyhound He bred with a former good race bitch 19.77secs and in doing so created a new trainer for 30 years and recently had some Chasseresse who produced a number of city maiden class record for the straight track. will generate more opportunities. success with Montage. winners including Veracity, Tilt Tracker, But it was the Michelle Stella trained As the dust settles on a successful CAPALABA Mako Frenzy and Pallara Princess. Rylee’s Rebel which took out the $1000 first Highland Smash Repair Auction Series, the THE club has just completed its maiden Another of the progeny Marn Groot raced prize in the good time of 19.84. club is preparing to release nomination forms series named in honour of former trainer with distinction in top grade in New Zealand. The trophy for the final was made and for this year’s Puppy Auction in October. Tommy Hoyland who died in February 1997. Tom’s son Tony later bred with Pallara donated by veteran trainer Bob Vernon. Pups from this sale will again be eligible He suffered heart attack one Saturday Princess and produced the smart Albion Park Consolations were taken out by His to compete in a two-race series over distances following kennelling at Capalaba. winners Buzzarana and Pallara Miss. Worship in a rough run race in 20.55 and Mr of 431m and 520m for more than $100,000 Tommy got into greyhound racing by During the early days Tom worked at Percil in 20.10. The latter being trained for a in total prizemoney. accident. His brother Ray was involved in a Borthwick and Sons as well as Cannon Hill short time by Bob Patching while Ned Snow This series has been Australia’s longest serious car accident and was in hospital for a Abbattoirs and Hans Smallgoods. was holidaying overseas. running and continues to make dreams come lengthy period. It fell upon Tom to look after After receiving a redundancy he It is hoped the Hoyland Memorial will true for many owners and trainers. purchased VSTC at Carina, a business become a fixture on the Capalaba calendar. Owners and breeders requiring any specialising in greyhound supplies and IPSWICH information should contact the club. Have a laugh therapy. Eventually he sold the business and THE initial response to the distance The club is currently reviewing the A greyhound walked up to the racetrack spent more time on greyhounds. interclub challenge between the Gold Coast Auction Series and would appreciate betting window and plopped his money Some of the dogs Tom Trained were and ourselves has been very encouraging. discussing any ideas people may have in down. “I want to bet $200 on myself to win Lucky Ambition, Tanga Class, Riviera Gal, This series was introduced to give owners taking the series to a new level. the fifth race,” said the greyhound. All Day, Promised Breeze, Selkirk Dancer, and trainers with a platform to bring their Congratulations to all concerned for the “I don’t believe it!” said the astonished Marsden Haggler, Lucky Partner and Bold young stayers through the grades prior to positive press our industry has received in all clerk. Utopia. making their way to the city track. forms of media via the involvement of “You don’t believe what?,” said the Tom and his wife had considerable There has been much said and written numerous high profile people in the greyhound. “That I can talk?” success at the Mackay and Cairns carnivals about the lack of opportunity for stayers in greyhound Queensland Rules. “No,” replied the clerk. “You don’t stand and had planned to travel to all the cup Queensland and it is hoped this series will It is hoped his success continues along a chance of winning the fifth race.” carnivals. see more stayers coming through which in turn with the exposure. Super Burst
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The (May, 2005) Journal Page 12 Malawi’sMalawi Prince Token Prince Duchess Marina
True T Amerigo Man SMART AND SASSY emptation Bay Supreme
Light Of NewFire Tears Lucky Penna Centrefire
Paris MatchBrother Fox Osti’s Shadow
Pictures of Smart And Sassy's Futurity victory by Corey Pearce
What now for the Dynamic
would not have stayed.” Duo? Lucky Penna’s first litter was to Southern Champ* and includes Derby winner Art Mann, Texan Beauty, National Distance By DAVID BRASCH finalist Saxonator and the brilliant Tiger Strong. TONY Brett probably spoke for all the The Token Prince litter is her second. Queensland greyhound industry when he told Miss Ross is another from the litter. Sarah Pringle he wouldn’t mind some of the “Casiraghi broke in the best but she lost a impending problems she faced. Group 2 Qld Futurity bit of confidence in her early trials, and came Sarah was speaking after Smart And Sassy (520m) Albion Park on season twice,” said Sarah. “So I sent her continued the dream run her kennel has had to South Australia and she is burning up the in recent months by taking out the Group 2 1 SMART AND SASSY $6 tracks over there. I always loved her and Futurity (520m) at Albion Park. (Token Prince-Lucky Penna) would like to breed with her eventually.” She lamented she did not know what to Owner-trainer: Sarah Pringle “Casiraghi” was named by Sarah’s mum do with the ever-expanding number of 2 FROSTY FRUITS $3.50 Margaret. She is named after Charlotte potential broodbitches she would have in her (Just The Best-Reckless Abandon) Casiraghi who is a Princess of Monaco, kennel within the next year or two ... and that 3 LUKEAMY $2.80 daughter of Princess Caroline and there might not even be room for Smart And (Dave’s Mentor-Katunga Park) granddaughter of Grace Kelly. Sassy (Token Prince-Lucky Penna). Others: 4 Colleen Jas $17, 5 Twisted Angel “Mum had forgotten where she found the “I’d really like to have those problems,” $15, 6 Cheeky Sprite $3, 7 Maribyrnong name so my auntie got on the Internet and Brett told Sarah and her partner Andrew Girl $26, 8 Four Way Dart $10. distance galloper herself. found it straight away,” said Pringle. Monaghan just after Smart And Sassy’s Time: 30.09. “In all she won 15 of 31 starts and won Smart And Sassy was always going to be victory. on nine different tracks for us and ran two a topliner on breaking in reports, but she too But Pringle sees the bigger picture. her brilliant daughter Miss Spicy ... and you track records before we sent her south to be went to South Australia for a confidence- Not only does she have Smart And Sassy, get the idea. trained,” said Sarah. booster ... and it worked. but she also has her SA St Leger winning “But we really won’t make any firm Pringle was back in NSW at the time and “She was a different bitch when she came littermate Estella, as well as her older half decisions for another six months or even the travelling from Orange with Lucky Penna home and you can see that with her 30.09 sister, National Distance runner-up Texan more,” said Sarah. “We will wait until we see to city racing was too much. Futurity win,” said Sarah. Beauty. how their careers unfold first.” “We asked Jason Thompson to take her Lucky Penna has a Go Wild Teddy litter Then there is Casiraghi, a sister who broke But it hasn’t stopped the phone ringing but he declined, so we gave her to Robbie just being educated and Sarah says they too in the best of the Token Prince-Lucky Penna off the hook from breeders wanting to buy Britton and he won a number of races with can run and are showing more early pace than litter. potential broodbitches from Sarah. her including a 600m heat and final at The the two previous litters. Oh! And then there is Vizcaya the recent Smart And Sassy is from a damline Meadows and races at Sandown and “Since then she has had a repeat mating winner of the Group 2 Vince Curry Memorial. founded in NSW by Ted Doss but picked up Ballarat,” said Sarah. to Southern Champ* and it really is a repeat. And not to forget Lucky Penna herself, quickly by the Pringle family four generations It was enough to stamp Lucky Penna a You can clearly pick out pups the replicas of and of course Vizcaya’s dam Cockatoo Cabin ago. broodbitch potential ... as if the Pringle family Art Mann, Tiger Strong, Texan Beauty etc,” who has already produced a Group 1 winner Lucky Penna, dam of Smart And Sassy, needed any convincing in the first place. said Sarah. to Just The Best. is a half sister to NSW Greyhound of the Year “We got her home to breed with but she “But we are only going to keep the dogs And add Miss Angelique, who Pringle and top sire Bobniak, out of Paris Match. broke another record before she retired,” said out of this litter ... the last thing we need now rates among the fastest she has trained, and But she was also a top class middle Sarah. “She was a smart galloper but she is more broodbitches.”
The (May, 2005) Journal Page 13 Kirsty O'Brien
GAP News
By Brooke Liddle and Matt Thrower PANCHO Red Wine’s racing career may have ended some years ago, but he is one of Senior citizens make greyt pets several long-term retirees we have taken in through the Greyhound Adoption Program. With the domestic name of Poncho, this has an infectious, playful nature, a sense of greyhound. and Molly clearly relished the luxuries of brindle is the newest addition to our home. mischief and a great deal of affection to give. We have adopted several older domestic life. Sadly, she passed away just Poncho, now nearly seven years of age, is a He can be boisterous, but is never aggressive. greyhounds through GAP. Sam is now 10, but short of her 14th birthday, but it was loving pet already completely happy in his Our other pet greyhound Sam (formerly was already a long-term retiree when we took immensely satisfying giving this gentle old new home. Bluey Singh) is a quiet 10-year-old, but him in five years ago. soul a comfortable retirement. Despite his advancing years, Poncho still Poncho never challenges Sam’s place as top Toss The Teddy came into our home at On what would have been Molly’s 14th the age of 10 and was a gentle, happy dog birthday, we decided to adopt Poncho, a until he passed away after spending six decision we have certainly not regretted. wonderful months with us. Finding homes for older greyhounds can GAP Calendar We also took in Good Golly Miss (aka be a challenge as the public perceives them The calendar is dedicated to the wonderful volunteers and valued sponsors of the Molly) at the ripe old age of 12. as too old or they may have health problems. various Greyhound Adoption Programs across Australia. It is packed with beautiful Living at Owen Edmonds’ property in We have found they are as affectionate, Australian greyhound photos, makes a great gift and sells quickly, so get in early! Coominya, Molly still had a love of walks and frequently just as energetic and playful $22 (includes postage) Payment to: GAP, c/o GRAQ, PO Box 250, Albion, 4010 and cooked chicken, so having fallen for her as their more youthful counterparts. we decided to let her spend her last months For more information on the Greyhound in our home. Adoption Program, contact Kirsty O’Brien Win a Placard Frozen Semen These months became a year-and-a-half, on 0417 725684 $1 a ticket A stint inside as well
In aid of Endeavour Foundation GREYHOUNDS are making their presence felt among the prison system in the US, and it’s all part of the adoption scheme. Jake Shackleton, 14, is a "Prince entry" in the Gatton Harvest Festival. In co-operation with the Ohio He is sponsored by Golden View Greyhound complex. Department of Rehabilitation and All monies raised by Jake's entry in the Festival go to Endeavour Foundation. Corrections, Team Greyhound Adoption of Ohio is working with several correctional Tickets are available by contacting: facilities. Tracey Slater on (07) 54665258 or 0418 746551 The first dogs were at the Lorain or by sending a stamped, self addressed envelope with a request for tickets to Correctional Facility in Grafton, Ohio in PO Box 353, Gatton, Qld, 4343. March 2001 and are now with five facilities throughout Ohio, (and one juvenile) and Tickets are also available from Golden View Greyhound Complex. hope to add more. however, this is first foster or training This type of program is not new for Ohio, Frozen Semen donated by Sam Cauchi and Terry Hill. program in Ohio to involve retired racing greyhounds. While the dogs are at the facility they each have one handler and a helper whose job is to teach the dogs general manners and basic obedience skills. The goal is that when the dogs leave the program they will know how to walk nicely on a lead and obey the basic commands of sit, down, stay and come. Based on the willingness of the dog to learn, more commands can be taught. This type of foster and training program is a great opportunity for future greyhound adopters. This joint venture enables Team Greyhound Adoption of Ohio to receive a much needed source for foster care, while enabling it to help more greyhounds find loving and caring homes. The dogs are in training for 12-16 weeks.
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The (May, 2005) Journal Page 17 By Nth Qld Intercity DAVID BRASCH HEAD out to a country horse track and you are likely to Challenge find Richard Nelson with a runner. Head to Redcliffe trots and the same might happen. Tracks involved: Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville, Cairns Switch to Albion Park or Ipswich dogs and you will be Heats and finals as listed below. sure to find him. Nomination fee for heats $25 (Nil for town final and nil for Bundamba-based Richard, 36, loves them all, has tried major final). his hand at all three racing codes and is still a thoroughbred First and second placegetters in each town final to go into major owner/breeder and successful greyhound trainer. final to be held in Mackay. But if you think that’s a difficult task for anyone, think The host centre will provide the reserves for the major final. again. Richard was born into a family who has raced horses A draw to be conducted on the night of the major final between and dogs all their lives. His great grandfather did, his the other three towns to see which town will be the host town grandfather did, his dad Ray, 64, has for 50 years. the following year. Richard’s progression into all things racing was a Open to all grades and maiden eligible. natural one ... he probably didn't have much choice. Distances for heats and finals: He got his first horse when he was 15 even though he Mackay - 456m wasn’t old enough to be on the registration papers. Rockhampton - 407m “The first horse I trained was Fiery Chestnut which I Townsville - 489m bought for $2000 from Bundaberg,” he said. “He won at Cairns - 410m Warwick on Melbourne Cup day and paid for himself even Major final prizemoney to be: 1st $4000, 2nd $1000, 3rd $500, though he was no good. 4th-8th $200. “He was savage and a danger. The day he left this place Murray Davis has been partners in Host town to supply rug was the best day I’ve had.” most of the horses and dogs raced Conditions: His first greyhound was much better. by Richard Nelson. For greyhounds to be eligible for series they must be domiciled Richard bought a couple of young dogs called Handy in the areas by February 1. Prize and Handy Survivor which were prolific winners Mackay - Carmila to Bowen 4739 to 4805 George.” around Toowoomba. Rockhampton - Carmila to Gladstone, west to Springsure 4739 The mare’s third foal is Grand Tarsho who also won the “It was in the days when you could get a bet on,” he to 4680 including 4722 maiden feature race at Esk on St Pat’s Day. said. Townsville - Bowen to Ingham 4805 to 4850 “We have a filly called Canadian Crystal who can Good horses have been a way of life for Richard in Cairns - Ingham to Nth Cairns 4850 to 4871 gallop and the mare is in foal to Canadian Silver again.” recent years. Carmila to compete in Mackay, Bowen to compete in Mackay, The horses are now trained by Max Stanfield at He bought a mare by Grand Chaudiere from former dog Ingham to compete in Townsville. Bundamba. Richard and Max’s son Wayne are great man Brian Swift for $1300. She had two Oaks winners in At the time of heat nominations, owners and trainers must friends. her damline. commit to travel to the major final. All are spelled on the Nelson property at Bundamba and “We put her to Bataan and got a horse called Grand Dates: the mare is foaled there and runs with her foals on a Batann,” said Richard. “He won the big maiden race at Esk Cairns: heats May 7, final May 14 neighbouring 100-acre property. on St Pat's day, and Mick Dittman won on him at Townsville: heats May 12, final May 19 Greyhounds have been a huge part of the Nelson Rockhampton in 1999. Mackay: heats May 16, final May 23, major final May 28 (Sat) household. “He ran a class record at Ipswich and another at Kilcoy, Rockhampton: heats May 12, final May 19 Dad Ray won plenty of races in the 70s with a dog but eventually we sold him and he is still racing around St Winner eligible Q.L.D. Group Statewide Challenge. called Peter Foster. VillasantiThe only son of Brett Lee at stud in Qld ... Sire BRETT LEE A Tenacious Chaser ... which typified the Strength and Australia’s champion sprinter. Australian Cup, Golden Easter Egg, Adelaide Cup, Warrnambool Determination of his Littermates Classic. Numerous track records. Now a champion sire. Sire of: Arvo’s Athena, Hallucinate, Collide, Crash, Two Up Larry, Trewly Special, Bond, Convincing Lee, Strike Attack, Go Forever, Weetbix, Black Lee etc Black Dam ELUSIVE REBEL Dog, City winner from champion litter. Produced Group 1 winners from her first two litters. April Dam of: HALLUCINATE (Group 1 Melbourne Cup, Group 1 Maturity, SP 29.63, Meadows 29.69, WP 29.83, Geelong 2002, 25.32, Traralgon 29.47, Warrnambool 25.00, Warragul 24.06, Ballarat 25.26) PURE OCTANE (Group 1 Australian Cup, Group 3 Potential Stakes, SP 29.69, Mead 29.70, WP 30.11) 34kg CRASH (Horsham track record, Maturity finalist, Horsham 26.68, SP 30.09, Meadows 30.41, Geelong 25.73, Ballarat 25.40) WHERE’S PEDRO (Healesville Puppy C’ship, finalist Hobart Thousand, fastest maiden ever at Warrnambool, Hobart 25.80, Shepparton 24.40, Meadows 29.79, Warrnambool 25.12, Healesville 18.64, Ballarat 25.05, Geelong 25.59, Warragul 24.35) WHERE’S HOOVER (3rd Group 1 Silver Chief, finalist Group 1 Nat Derby, SP 29.62, Mead 30.22) STEFFI GRACE (SP 30.05), LOS CABALLOS (Dapto 29.77) CRYSTAL HILL (Dapto 29.81, Albion Park 30.48) FREE ROLLER (Traralgon 29.98, Warragul 24.28) LIKE A WAGER (GOBIS Consolation Sale)
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The (May, 2005) Journal Page 18 Richard had no choice ...
he's in the Richard Nelson with Grumpy Trumps and a bitch by racing game Elite State he is breaking for good in.
Richard has had success in recent times with giveaway Grumpy Trumps (World Title-Brindle County). “A vet had Richard is adamant greyhounds are the best investment. the horse float and head off to Rockhampton, Bundaberg, told his previous connections he was finished, but we got “They cost a fraction of the price and the quality of Townsville in search of a winner with their horses. him going and he won six for us including one at Albion bloodlines you can buy is always better than horses. Richard will do the same with his dogs. “We’ve been Park, all in the best of the day.” “I’ve been to Esk and seen some pretty ordinary everywhere.” Grumpy Trumps is still with the Nelsons and Richard Danehill progeny,” he said. Life hasn’t always been that easy either. has just registered him at stud. “I want to get a litter by As one could expect, Richard does not find time to stop. “We lived across the road from the Bundamba horse him.” “I’m up about 3.30am to start the dogs and horses, then track and during the 1974 floods I was five and can Kiralee Miss is a brilliant young prospect for Nelson. race off to work at Boral by 6am,” he said. “Boral is great remember being handed across the verandah into a boat as The daughter of Shape Shifter is already a fast Albion Park because I work my hours to fit in with race meetings.” the flood waters swept by,” he said. and Ipswich winner. His mum Ann and dad Ray are always working with the “We lost everything.” “I’ve also got Cheap Holiday, a recent Ipswich heat and racing team and Richard’s mate Murray Davis has been in There have been a few property moves since then, but final winner, and a bunch of pups coming along,” he said. all the horses and dogs with him for years. they are all settled at Bundamba and churning out winners. They include pups by Elite State, Primo Uno, Carlisle His plans for the future concentrate on breeding and Richard even part-owned pacer Adios Explorer which Jack and Token Prince. upgrading the dogs he has. “I’ve got to keep at it,” he said. 18 months ago set a class record at Redcliffe. “The Elite State-Willjarem pups are breaking in now “We’ve all been at it so long now.” “One of my mates said we are either stayers or stupid,” and I like them,” he said. It’s nothing for Richard and Wayne Stanfield to load up he said. “It’s got to be one or the other.”
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The (May, 2005) Journal Page 19 Gary Clark
ALL it a phenomenon, but New South Wales this year’s White Acres Stud CGolden Easter Egg winner Paua To Burn may not have had her place on the honor roll if a 19-year-old had not been trackside. The teenager form the coastal region of Nowra, Kayla Coleman had no idea some work with Karen Midson. the part she would play in the success of I also enjoyed helping my Australia’s best bitch some 12 months grandmother Bev. ago. “Then Steve asked me to She enjoys work and one of her jobs Melbourne and I now have a is parttime in the office of BJ’s Security permanent job. In fact, he really Doors and Screens, a company owned by looks after me. I get a wage and Steve White, trainer of Paua To Burn. Steve pays all my travelling An unexpected moment in June last year expenses and buys me photos of may well have him wondering if he is Paua To Burn,” Kayla said. now superstitious. Kayla's Kayla could have been forgiven White was heading to Sandown to if she had been cleaning out horse trial Paua To Burn for the Laurels but a stalls as her father was a jockey in friend dropped out at the last minute so the Bega area, a track that ended he casually asked Kayla if she would like Paua his career through a fall around to go as he needed a helper and catcher. four years ago. “Steve was a friend of the family but Her father Stephen was in the I didn’t know him that well. I had only just saddle for 30 years while mum talked to him at Nowra on race and trial (Debbie) enjoyed helping as a days, so I asked my mum and decided to strapper from meeting to meeting. go. It was my first trip outside the The past seven months has been State,” Kayla said. what an unexpected experience for Kayla, She travelled to Sandown four being part of Group success in two straight weeks and as history shows States. Paua To Burn was unbeaten in the series Steve There probably hasn’t been a and ran a near track record to win the great deal of difference in the aura of final. final nights at Sandown and Kayla was about to find a new friend, Wentworth Park, except winning the a four-legged showpiece with speed, needed Golden Easter Egg was a relief because development and the courage needed to it proved to everyone she could win glory at the elite level. perform at Wenty and all of Steve’s But this could only be achieved if fell to sleep. When she woke, Paua To family was there. Kayla was there. Burn had jumped into bed alongside her. Kayla left school two years ago, “I’m not one for getting too excited in There are many stories that could be The bond had been formed. completing Year 12 and only had interest the catching pen but the tears flowed. I told in racing, many though are kept “I work at Steve’s kennels every day in pursuing a career in greyhound racing was still crying three days after, it’s not behind the scenes, this one is a special doing the morning shift on my own and but those opportunities were limited as something you forget quickly,” Kayla bond between canine and human. then I start the evening shift by she found out. said. In one of her first trips to Melbourne, exercising, emptying and feeding the “I only wanted to work with dogs and As the victories continued including, Kayla stayed with “Tina” in a motel dogs. All the dogs seem to now me now,” I was starting to worry that my future the Sapphire Crown at Sandown, was room and after having pizza felt ill and Kayla said. would result in nothing, until I started there any sign of superstition in the camp. Due to the workload and extra young pups in the kennel, Kayla couldn’t go to Melbourne for the semi-finals of the Australian Cup in February. Encounter Sure enough after a brilliant near record heat win, Paua To Burn was beaten and missed the final. Kennels & Breaking-in “Steve said there was no way I would miss the Golden Easter Egg series,” Track Open Kayla told. And “Tina” remained unbeaten during the three weeks. Rearing from 8am in So does Kayla think there is a touch Winter of magic involved in all this success. Tues, Thurs, “I wear the same outfit to all her Spelling races, I don’t know if that is a sign or Saty not.” & Sunday In the near future Kayla would like Breaking-in to own or even have a half share in a greyhound but just now she is saving her Our track remarkably money. There is no boyfriend, just the dogs, and that’s fine by her at present. similar to Albion Park “I had no idea that one day the greyhound everyone was talking about Any inspection of our complex is at a Nowra meeting a year ago would be my closest friend. I love her and she welcome (phone for appointment). loves me,” Kayla said. Track Distances 300m, 520m. Sand A “Golden” victory for a passionate, Surface. Rearing yards 200m long quiet and likeable young lady who just may have been responsible for the result of the 2005 Golden Easter Egg. Call Rick Fall (07) 54264338 or 0427 264338
The (May, 2005) Journal Page 20 Andrew Thompson Victoria
LARA trainer Tina Womann is riding the crest of a wave after her victory with Smack Wallop in the final of the $25,000 to win “Smack Wallop has done a pretty good The couple has been training about 11 Bendigo Cup. job. He’s now won $127,000 in stakemoney years fulltime. For Womann it had been an exciting and it was a good win in the Bendigo Cup. “We don’t get a break, but that’s the month and there’s plenty more to look “He had some experience on that field and choice we made,” Womann said. forward to. if you look through his form he has drawn an “Denis went to Ireland and I went to As well as Smack Wallop defeating a awful lot of boxes four, five and six.’’ Queensland last year. We’re very dedicated. quality field after drawing awkwardly in box Womann said Smack Wallop was a It’s a lot of hours and a lot of travelling, but six, Womann managed to have two faultless beginner. we love it.’’ greyhounds make the final of the Easter Egg “He just begins 10 out of 10 and doesn’t Womann said her current team was as series at Wentworth Park. crash or run wide and it was probably track good as when she was racing Australian Cup The exciting Trewly Special (pictured) sense that won him the race,’’ she said. winner Arvo Express and Miss Tantine a few has recovered from a stint of the sidelines to “I don’t mind the travelling but you do “He also had some time off with a liver years ago. make the final along with the underrated Go get a bit tired,” she said. infection that took two courses of antibiotics “At present we’ve got four or five really Forever, his litter brother. “Trewly Special is a good traveller and and we had some problems with two of his good dogs and another 10 to 12 good city Womann said Trewly Special fractured an so is Go Forever, but Trewly Hot is a bit shy. toes that required some extensive massage dogs,’’ she said. ulna bone which put him off the track for five It will be a good experience for him. We’re treatment.’’ “We’ve got handy greyhounds like Ebony months. staying with Linda Britton. The Lara trainer said Smack Wallop’s first Jess. She’s got plenty of ability and just needs “I’ve never had an injury like it, never “We concentrated on Perth but we’ll have couple of runs back were placings, but she to take the next step. She’s a bitch which could come across it,” she said. a break for a couple of weeks now and there’ll wasn’t happy with his form. be suited to the Ladies Bracelet in Sydney.’’ “He pulled up a bit sore after a solo trial be races like the Paws Of Thunder coming “Then he ran a 25.56 at Geelong and I Womann said she got involved in at Wentworth Park and the next day he was up.’’ thought he was back. He followed that with a greyhound racing through her older brother. on three legs. I was always pretty confident The 44-year-old mentor said she and 25.31 win at Ballarat and he was back to his “From there we’ve always had one or two he would come back, but it was a bit partner Denis Trewin had a good team at the best,’’ she said. greyhounds in the back yard since we were frustrating at the time.’’ moment. Womann and Trewin have 25 racing dogs kids,’’ she said. Womann targeted the rich Perth Cup “You are always going to get a few in work, another 10 just about ready to race “We started to have success when we bred series with Trewly Special, Go Forever and injuries, but we’ve good a pretty some handy and about 18 young greyhounds they are with our own broodbitch and we’ve just gone Trewly Hot. dogs in work,’’ Womann said. preparing to race. from there,’’ Womann said.
The (May, 2005) Journal Page 21 Letter to the Editor Dear Sir, Peter Rose I read with great interest the article which outlined the thoughts of renowned thoroughbred breeding expert, Ken McLean (“Ponderings from an expert”, pg 24 of April 2005 Journal). I couldn’t help but be reminded how lucky greyhound breeders are in this part of the land, if you accept the main points Ken was making (and I agree wholeheartedly). It is my belief we are currently blessed with some of the best-bred sires this country has seen (I would like to add I have come to this conclusion after having done some quite exhaustive Aust Winning Lines research of my own over the past 18 months, and have been more than happy to “put my money where my mouth is” in supporting many of our quality local sires). I’M TYPICAL It amazes and disappoints me some breeders think we ‘should’ send our broods interstate Top Albion Park sprinter to access the (so called) ‘best’ sires on offer. I think this approach defies logic and common sense. Tangaloa Queensland breeders can access many of these world-class bloodlines at a fraction of the Pretty Short cost of the so-called “stars” interstate (many of which are unproven), so isn’t it about time we Pretty New New Tears got more behind the local brigade and helped show the rest of the land what we have to offer? Temlee Have a look at the families of studs like Trendy Leigh (a litter brother to the great Brett Starfire Lady Lee, and from the incomparable Sobbing Sal/Wee Sal damline); Bitability Bale (boasting Rowan Vale Ultimate Wish famous females like Jindara Bale etc); Villasanti (a son of multiple Group-producer Elusive Little Blade Rebel) etc, and I find it difficult to support any argument that suggests we ‘need’ to look Brother Fox anywhere else other than in our own back yard. Pitstock Park Lauren’s Desire I understand and wish to point out that “cheap doesn’t necessarily equal good value”, and Chief Babwe stress that for the betterment of our industry, we should not give up on the pursuit of even Genuine Replica better-bred pups in the years ahead. Model Belinda I’M TYPICAL But, I think we would be far better off if we cast a close eye over own our sires, and more Waverly Supreme* often than not, gave them the nod ahead of several of the costly interstaters. I am confident in Rapid Supreme the years to come, we would get a very nice surprise in many instances if we started moving Dusty Cindy Star Title down this path, starting right now. Brother Fox Unfortunately, I know some of this tendency to under-rate and then overlook or discount Dandy Charm our own is not really that new. Joy’s Vendetta Secret Heart In years past, who recalls the initial lack of support and the ‘knockers’ of Acacia Ablaze, Pretty Short Credibility etc? Hopefully the lessons of the past will start to head us in the right direction in Kedo’s Image the present and the future, but that will be up to us in the end ... Connie’s Charm Ima Secret All of that said, I feel we need to see some form of revised investment by GRAQ in a Rapid Supreme breeding incentive scheme, and am thrilled to hear our Chair is again seeking opinion on this Secret Moment crucial matter. Special Moment I am confident most Queensland licensees see that a much broader scheme - and one which more tangibly supports and promotes our own product - is long overdue. Sire: ULTIMATE WISH (1996 Bulli Gold Plate) sire of: BELLA’S ANGEL (2003 NCA If that is the case, I urge them to pass their feelings on to our administrators in the strongest Gold Cup Wpk, 2003 Nat Dist C’ship WA Fnl Can, TR Meadows 725m, Cannington 715m), terms. After all, isn’t it about time we were more proactive in deciding to help ourselves? BOB’S ONE (1999 Coca-Cola Cup BGC, 1999 City Of Ipswich Gold Cup, 1999 Bulli Gold Let’s wake up and smell the roses. Perhaps - just as importantly - we’d better start digging Plate, TR Bulli 472m, Lithgow 403m), ULTIMATE REBEL (2001 WA GOTY, 2001 WA another garden for the flowers of the future. And I’m not ashamed to admit I like the smell of Puppy Classic Can, 2002 WA Bred C’ship Can, 2001 WA Bred C’ship Can, 2002 Spring Gift those in our own “back yard”. Can, 2002 Sandi’s Me Mum Mem Can, 2003 Sandi’s Me Mum Mem Can, 2001 Anniversary Cup Can, 2001 All Stars Sprint Can), ALBANY PRIDE (2001 Surf Life Savers Tphy BGC), Anthony Jeffress COUNTRY ZULU (2002 VIP Kennels Magic Maiden Wpk), DEO VOLENTE (2001 Wyong Owner/Breeder Oaks), FIANCEE (1999 Lithgow Golden Muzzle), MEDINAH (2002 Nat Derby Wpk, 2001 Lithgow Golden Muzzle), RAILROAD WISH (2001 Dapto All Age Derby, TR Cannington 530m), RHETORICAL (1999 Peter Mosman Mem Sin), SUPER FREAK (2002 Capalaba Derby), YODELLER’S WISH (2001 Singleton Oaks, 2000 Goulburn Gold Cup), TYE WEBB.
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The (May, 2005) Journal Page 22 Spotlight on Breeding
by David Brasch
I’M Typical, a January 2002 dog by Ultimate Tassin was also dam of two stud dogs, Prince Wish-Secret Heart, has been one of the best Tassin (who stood in the US) and Gallant Babe greyhounds racing at Albion Park in the first few whose pups included Sarra Princess (1967 Sun months of 2005. Toy Fund Tphy, TR Dapto 790y, Goulburn 760y), breeding caper. dam. His best time is 30.17 and has also ran 30.19 Thunder Girl (TR Singleton 700y), Jeta Girl (TR Brenda’s Daughter was the dam of Darkie Many of Star Title’s best progeny were out of and 30.21. I’m Typical has also run 25.64 at the Ballarat 710y) and Gallant Charm (TR Wyong Bobs (1964 Geelong Cup) and Brenda’s Babe (sire bitches with Pretty Short blood. Exceptional, Gold Coast, just 0.04 outside the track record. 330y). of Roman Earl and Venetian Court) and can be Major Fox, Arenia Miss, Gozzi, Major Jack, Major Sire Tassin was also a great producer of found behind Footrot Flats, Kid Springdale, Bundy Star, Vintage Corsair and Wendle were all bred Ultimate Wish was a brilliant sprinter who won broodbitches. Cane, Bundy Cola, Pretty Tardy, the legendary that way as were some of his son World Title’s 11 of his 14 starts including the 1996 Bulli Gold Her daughters included Magic Tass (found Tar Dinn and Faithful Hawk. best pups. e.g. Classic Capri, Kilby Supreme and Plate. behind Penrith Derby winner In The Making), With so many good stud dogs coming from Winter. Although not rated as one of the big name stud Phyllis’ Champ (behind National Futurity winner this line, it is no surprise linebreeding to Brenda The Star Title-Pretty Short nick appears to dogs, Ultimate Wish has produced many talented Holiday Belle) and Bush Belle, the mother of Gay produced some outstanding greyhounds. have worked to produce a track record holder in gallopers. His best progeny have been Bella’s Harold Park Invitation sprinter Tivoli Bush. The champion broodbitch Gail’s Beauty has Secret Heart’s littermate Chicanery. Angel (2003 NCA Gold Cup (Wpk), 2003 Nat Tassin’s greatest influence was through a 3x3 cross, while many of Chariot Charm’s best Often a nick will work when repeated in a later Dist C’ship WA Fnl (Can), TR The Meadows another daughter, Secret Beauty, the dam of Gail’s pups came when he was bred to bitches containing generation and this seems the case with I’m 725m, Cannington 715m), Bob’s One (1999 Coca- Beauty, one of the most famous broodbitches more Brenda Gay e.g. Ascapella Miss, Beau Brin, Typical. Cola Cup (BGC), 1999 City Of Ipswich Gold Cup, Australia has known. Bristol Sue, Our Vent, Red Zero and Shapely Canberra Cup winner Stoddard has similarities 1999 Bulli Gold Plate, TR Bulli 472m, Lithgow Gail’s Beauty was the dam of the top Escort. in his pedigree where a bitch containing the Star 403m), Medinah (2002 National Derby (Wpk), peformers Pacermatic, Dynabolt, Nimrod Boy, Similarly many of the best progeny of The Title-Pretty Short cross was put to a sire with more 2001 Lithgow Golden Muzzle) and the 2001 WA Sharp Tak and Maestro and then her daughters Smoother (who was out of a Top Linen bitch) Pretty Short. Much the same could be said of the Greyhound Of The Year Ultimate Rebel. continued to produce a succession of top class contained double crosses of Brenda Gay e.g. All talented sprinter Where’s Boz, although in his Littermates greyhounds for the Wheeler family. Design, Beaut Dina, Chateau Foveaux, Rather case, both Pretty Short lines come through New I’m Typical’s mother Secret Heart (Star Title- There isn’t enough room to list all the good Proud and his great litter out of Dynabolt (Emiline Tears. Ima Secret) was a litter sister to former Bathurst dogs who trace back to Gail’s Beauty but among Bale, Dynarock, Dynashot, Smooth Bolt, Smooth Ultimate Wish has worked well with this 516m record holder Chicanery. the best of them have been Emiline Bale, Winifred Spectre) which contained three crosses. damline before, having sired Wishes Galore (TR Her half sister I’m Speedy (by Blinding Speed) Bale, Brutess, Lansley Bale, Cerin Bale, Mercia When you consider that Temlee has a 4x5 Nowra 365m) and Just Typical (TR Young 520m) currently holds the 625m record at Cowra, having Bale, Henerik Bale, Hahn Bale, Suellen Bale, cross of Brenda Gay, it soon becomes apparent in a litter out of Chris’ Image, a sister to I’m also been the previous record holder. She also held Henry Hand, Proper Tears, Warren’s Flyer, that a lot of today’s good dogs will have many, Typical’s grandmother. the Cowra 524m record at one stage. Thorgil Tex, Odious, General Jeff, True Vintage, many crosses of her well back in their pedigree. Also worth noting is that the record breaking Damline Dynamite Lad, Silver Tail Miss, Legendary Kid, Brenda Gay’s sister, Tiepa, was also an good Cudgelo was sired by Eureka Man who was bred I’m Typical’s grand-dam Ima Secret (Kedo’s Harvard Bale and current star Whisky Assassin. broodbitch who created a successful line. Best Sun, along similar lines to Ultimate Wish’s sire New Image-Secret Moment) was a handy sprinter who The 11th dam, Brenda Gay (All Chiang-Gay Nimble Bareena, Baron Bareena, Carrington Jade, Tears i.e. Pretty Short sireline over Rowan Vale won twice at Wentworth Park. Glenda) was another important name in Australian Dusty Progress, Metal Man, Kyasha and Mister damline Secret Moment (Rapid Supreme-Special breeding. Toewyte all come from this branch of the family. Line breeding Moment) was the dam of brilliant shortcourser Her most famous pup was Top Linen who first Maternal Grandsire The main linebreeding in I’m Typical’s Cudgelo (by Eureka Man) who held the 313m and equalled (26.5) and then broke (26.4) the Harold I’m Typical’s dam Secret Heart was sired by pedigree are 3x4 crosses of both Pretty Short and 400m records at Dubbo, the 347m at Young and Park 500y record. He also won the NSW Straight the outstanding sprinter Star Title. Brother Fox. 327m at Cowra. Track C’ship over 420y at Wyong in track record He is also the maternal grand-sire of Cruz Pro, The Brother Fox linebreeding has proved very Some of Secret Moment’s other offspring were time of 21.1. Sottie Allover, Faithful Blue, Galaxy Star, Gone successful in recent years as has the Pretty Short the 1996 Forbes Cup winner Piper’s Son (by When retired to stud, he continued to excel. Walking, Lucky Covell, Nyad Power, Pretty Hilo, linebreeding although usually the latter has Refuel), Wentworth Park winner Chris’ Image and He was the father of the mighty Black Top who Slippery Warrior, Special Osti, Starzel, Stoddard, achieved its best results when Credibility has been the good broodbitch Mackie. was the most successful stud dog of the sixties. Supa Snoop, Supa Spectre, Sword To Secrecy, involved. Chris’ Image was the dam of Wishes Galore Top Linen’s brother Stafford King was also a Toby’s Blitz, What’s New and Where’s Boz. Also of note is the rarely seen 2x3 cross of (TR Nowra 365m) and Just Typical (TR Young good galloper and handy sure while Brenda Gay’s Nicks Rapid Supreme in I’m Typical’s dam Secret Heart. 520m and some smart wins at Angle Park). other daughters Brenda’s Daughter, Bright Nylon, The pedigree of I’m Typical contains the Although he was a handy stud dog, Rapid Supreme Mackie was the dam of Leumeah Girl (TR Bureen Beauty, Flying Brenda, That’s Fine and highly successful Pretty Short-Star Title nick. was probably not of the quality normally used in Dubbo 400m) and Waratah Belle, who won four Top’s Picture were also very successful at the Not only is he bred that way but so was his close linebreeding like this. at Wentworth Park and reached the final of the Ladies Bracelet before heading to Cannington where she won many races including the 2003 Winter Cup. The fourth dam Special Moment (Kid Springdale-Multi’s Babe) was a very speedy customer who held the Wollongong 312m record. Special Moment was a litter sister to Neil’s Special (1982 Dapto Silver Collar) and half sister Wrestling to World Comet who twice held the 506m record at Lithgow. The next dam Multi’s Babe (Tientsin Tosca- Multi’s Special) was a member of a fine litter with the idea of where to which also contained Baron Tosca, Multi’s Dreamer and Sannette Girl. Baron Tosca won the 1978 Dapto Thousand send your greyhounds? (as their prestigious maiden race was then known), the 1979 January Tphy at Wentworth Park and scored at Harold Park in a slick 26.34. Multi’s Dreamer held the 320m record at Come to Penrith and Sannette Girl won the 1978 and 1979 Kempsey Cups, the former in track record time. Sannette Girl became a fine producer and can be found behind Duke Of Albany, Pretty Sannette, Rose Of Shiraz, Sannette Flyer, Vintage Shiraz, Capishe and Capishe’s Figlia. Looking further back in I’m Typical’s damline Jubilee Kennels are a number of other influential broodbitches. The 10th dam Tassin (Apeeka-Brenda Gay) was the dam of Black Tass who in 1965 ran 26.3 Rearing, Training, Spelling, Pre-training, Whelping. We provide the to break the Harold Park 500yd track record which very best care had stood since 1958 when her “uncle” Top Linen Contact: John Rutherford or Mariska Herbert and attention to ran 26.4, a time that was subsequently equalled Jubilee Kennels, 1179 Atkinson's Dam Road, Atkinson's Dam by five other greyhounds. every greyhound Ph (07) 54264413 or 0422 838478 or 0414 242944 on our property.
The (May, 2005) Journal Page 23 Bruce Teague The Good Oil
I HAVE been hanging around dog tracks unknown in any other business, including off the premium races and the big city tracks A Fresh Target or SKY Channel screens for most of my adult other racing codes - and for good reason. and gave it to the provincials, which provide In fact, major provincial towns could life but there must be thousands of people who Genuine sporting fans are not keen on more than 70% of all TAB racing? become greyhounds’ specialty. know more about dogs than I (and it’s quite a low-grade events, whether in racing, football, This option is particularly apt for Funnily enough, that used to be the case complex business so they might have other cricket or whatever. Queensland, which has Australia’s most 30, 40 or 50 years ago. views on today’s topics). At best, these investments offer the widely dispersed population centres. City venues were popular then, too, but Even so, because I have also been industry a dubious return and low prospects The first effect of a “going bush” policy thousands always thronged to the big country involved in other fields for all that time I might for future development. Besides, good dogs would be to spread the dollars more widely. tracks for major meetings. I can recall a be able to take a fairly objective view of the will get ahead regardless of how much they Potentially, more of the public and more Maitland Derby night years ago when you had industry. earn in their maiden win. new owner-trainers would be encouraged to to push and shove just to get into the betting Forgetting the TABs for the moment, four Second, a case might be made that the big take up the sport. That’s harder to bring about ring. aspects of greyhound racing stand out today. prizes are too high in any code. in the city where council regulations, traffic In contrast, not so long ago I went to The first is that breeding is a profitable The gallop’s Melbourne Cup will pay out hassles and a lack of spare time militate Ballarat for the heats of the Ballarat Cup - and efficient activity, evidenced in part by its $5.1 million this year while many have against it. top fields, of course, and in one of Victoria’s domination of the industry’s advertising. criticised the $3 million Golden Slipper The second outcome is that the provincials biggest provincial centres. That’s despite some structural anomalies, package for two-year-olds, a move which had would achieve a needed rise in field quality. During the evening I wandered around such as state subsidies and arbitrary monthly the unintended Trainers would be happier placing their trying to identify how many members of the limits on services. consequence of radically better dogs there. public were present. I could not get to double Second, the industry tends to be changing Australian Bruce Teague can A small loss would figures - literally. Virtually everyone was fragmented and inward looking (also thoroughbred breeding occur in town but it either a trainer, a handler or a family member. evidenced by advertising). patterns. be contacted at probably would not be And no bookmakers, of course. In that Many organisations concentrate only on In 2005, greyhounds’ [email protected] noticed because of the scenario, we have little hope of educating what’s going to happen at next week’s top six events will each strong demand for spots. newcomers in sufficient numbers to replace meeting and what trainer A or B is doing. offer $100,000 or more, Overall, the weekly spread all the oldies now fading away. That’s fine up to a point but it also means while all 23 Group 1 events will of quality races would be a This strikes at the very heart of the much less time is spent looking outside the average $65,200. little more evenand therefore more industry and its future prospects. square. That’s why we now have precious few Together, Group 1, 2 and 3 events will attractive to the keen punter (to say nothing We have the dogs but we are missing the genuine customers left. pay out $3.29 million in first prizes or an of the TAB). people who will keep the industry flourishing Third, the long-term flow of better dogs average of $30,500 (oddly, five of those 108 There’s another equally vital factor. in the future. to Victoria - which is still happening on a daily Group races cater for maidens or low grade Achieving market penetration in capital A simple change to prizemoney schedules basis - has not improved the health of other dogs). cities is a difficult and expensive job but it’s is not enough on its own, of course. states and they have yet to find an antidote. However, these figures tell us nothing relatively easy to do in major provincial But, in today’s circumstances, it could be Note that only 9% of starters in February’s about supply and demand. towns. It would be nice to have both but, a useful foundation for the development of Australian Cup heats at The Meadows came It’s a fair bet that it would make little realistically, the gallops have got the main more productive marketing and education from interstate. But for NSW’ comparable difference if top greyhound races offered centres tied up, supported as they are by the programs. Given the declining numbers of event, the Golden Easter Egg in March, 24% prizes of $75,000, $100,000 or $125,000. The national media. both trainers and patrons, you might also say of runners originated in other states, mainly same dogs would start and the same betting On the other hand, provincial towns offer it’s not just desirable but essential. Victoria. turnover would eventuate. the opportunity to influence more people * A huge influence on greyhound racing Finally, I would argue the industry’s The industry’s marginal return on more efficiently. in the 1950s and 1960s was the presence of economic structure is out of kilter with long investment is near zero. Similarly, fields Given the effort, the local paper or radio large pools of coal miners in places like term growth needs. In particular, prizemoney would not vary much if weekly 5th grade city station would always be happy to give Ipswich, Cessnock, Maitland, Bulli, Dapto often seems either too big or too small. Let’s races paid $2700, $3000 or $3300. greyhounds a much better run. and the Latrobe Valley in Victoria. People look at that here. The harder question is whether the Note also who sponsors the races; at city power was vital then, too. Prizemoney Options common $800 prize at the main provincial tracks most tend to be larger companies with Of course, while the mining is still there, The mis-allocation takes two forms. tracks is doing its job well enough. Is it some sort of in-built connection to greyhound many of those men have since been replaced One is that many clubs like to offer added sufficient to attract and keep enough owners racing while provincial sponsors are usually by machines, thereby prompting a need for prizemoney for maiden series or restricted and trainers in the business? a wide range of local small businesses. fresh solutions to current challenges. races for lower grade dogs or those which Or would the industry be better off raising have won only one or two races. that figure to $1000 or even $1500? Bottom level incentives like that are What would happen if we chopped a bit BIG BETS HATCHED PUNTERS came from everywhere to support runners in last month’s Golden Easter Egg at Wentworth Park where champion bitch Paua To Burn nosed out Eiffella after a Just Genes A.B. Services stirring all-the-way battle. Boom youngster Bond was a victim of Wenty’s notorious first turn after Eiffella The ability to freeze canine semen enables long term storage drifted out and cannoned into him. and offers many benefits to breeders. Win betting on UNiTAB jumped 25% to $30,700, compared with last year’s event won by Bogie Leigh. This was an amazing performance considering no Queensland Preservation of genetic lines. runners were involved this year and no local meetings were under way. Selective breeding programs. NSW tote punters invested $1.054 million on the entire meeting and a whopping Permits use of dogs that have developed poor breeding habits. $146,400 on the Easter Egg Win pool alone, a rise of 17% over 2004. Import/export of proven genetic material. This is believed to be a record for a single greyhound race. Victorian betting was up Insurance. 13%, although its $44,100 pool was a little disappointing considering it supplied half the Control of inherited disease. runners. All told, the three-tote betting on the Egg was 25% higher than for The Meadows Just Genes AB Services staff have more than 25 years experience in artificial Australian Cup final three weeks earlier. breeding and specialize in the freezing of semen collected from your dogs. The figures followed unusually high betting volumes two nights earlier on Sandown We have the facilities to store frozen semen at competitive prices. Park and Albion Park meetings, when punters started celebrating the holiday weekend. The Easter Egg was going to be big anyway but was helped by a sizeable betting For further information feel free to contact us. window prior to the start. 34 Sixth Avenue, Windsor QLD 4030 The Meadows, which would usually have raced a few minutes prior to the big event, Ph/Fax: 07 3857 1431 E-mail: [email protected] deferred its ninth race until after the Egg had been run. - Bruce Teague
The (May, 2005) Journal Page 24 MOONLIGHT FARMS and “Sub 30 Racing” proudly present: TRENDY LEIGH
(Gun Law Osti x Sobbing Sal) Black Dog - 1999
Moonlight Farms are thrilled with the tremendous support many discerning breeders are offering TRENDY LEIGH, and sincerely thank all those who have supported him at stud. Already among his list of ‘dates’ in Queensland (from only his first 6 weeks here!) were:
* SHINING RAIDER (Multiple track record holder & proven dam. Won over 50 races) * ZEALOUS LADY (Top WA performer, 30.40 B.T. Cannington 530m) * TOURIST KATE (By Just The Best; 30.30 & 23.05 Albion Pk. 11 wins) * PAW PLAY (35.16 B.T. Albion Pk 600m. 10 wins incl 4 Albion Pk) * RICCADONNA ROSE (37.82 Ipswich 630m; 11 wins incl 3 Albion Pk) Plus: * TENNANT CREEK * SUNLINER GIRL * GOLDEN CHELI * GUNDERELLA * DR CASSIE
It doesn’t surprise us one bit! TRENDY LEIGH is throwing quality winners all around the land. As a Group Winner himself, and being a litter brother to Australia’s top sire BRETT LEE, he seems assured of further success at stud. (REMEMBER TO ASK US ABOUT HOW YOU COULD WIN $5000 BY USING TRENDY LEIGH AS YOUR SIRE OF CHOICE!)
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“Where SUCCESS breeds SUCCESS”
The (May, 2005) Journal Page 25 Ray Burman
Have a Bet on the Dogs ... Where you GBOTA News Always get a Run for your Money! Clubs Beware again being undertaken. The recent court case in the US where a The result, I predict will be no different trainer sued a race club for failing to provide to the other ones funded by us ... either “sell As of March 14, race clubs no a safe track for racing and WON should be a or develop”. longer accept nominations for warning to all our clubs to have a very The complex is a “noose around our industry and encourage licensees to breed. meetings. comprehensive track maintenance system in industry’s neck”. A vibrant breeding industry will increase The Authority now provides a place. The sooner it is sold and we build our own the pool of dogs available to race at our tracks. number of options for trainers to The recent “calling off” of a race meeting “income producing complex” the better off You will notice when you go onto the GRA nominate their greyhounds. at Albion Park, following a downpour of 6mm we will all be. website that it is conducting a WEB POLL The options are as follows: of rain, indicated very poor track The QGBOTA unanimously supports the on the implementation of a Breeding scheme 1 Telephone nomination service via maintenance. setting up of our own income producing ... make sure you vote on this important a toll free number 1800 851 155 I would suggest it would leave that club complex. matter. between 7-8.30am, Monday to Friday. open to litigation from the trainers who had Greyhounds/trots At the next meeting of the QGBOTA this travelled for hours to get their dogs to the The State Government wants the matter will be discussed to enable us to 2 On-Line nomination service via track in time for kenneling ... the meeting was greyhounds and trots to combine regulatory complete our QBIS submission to the GRA. the GRA web site which is available called off after kenneling time. functions in an effort to reduce costs. Your input would be appreciated. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Albion Park club in this instance The GRA submitted a proposal to the Membership 3 Facsimile service direct to the should offer some compensation to all the government last year to keep our identities Member in the association continues to Authority (07) 3862 4437. trainers who had kennelled their dogs for this separate. grow with several new members joining at 4 GRA nomination boxes located at meeting ... maybe some FREE trials!! There has been no response from the the last meeting. the Albion Park Raceway. Industry Direction. government to date. The next meeting will be held at 6pm on Should a nomination fail to reach There is still no direction, from the As outlined above, the QGBOTA May 2 at Albion Park. the Authority by closing time of the management or Board, for the industry on the unanimously supports the submission of the Application forms for membership are relevant meeting it will not be following matter: GRA to be masters of our own destiny. available from the GRA offices or by Albion Park Raceway Breeding Scheme contacting any of the committee or myself on considered. There is still no decision or direction on The QGBOTA supports the 0413755252 For any further queries please the future of Albion Park Raceway. implementation of a Queensland Bred Membership costs: Family $15, Single contact the Grading Department on A “strategic evaluation study” is once Incentive Scheme to support the breeding $10. (07) 3262 7800. Introducing the powerhouse US sprinter ... Fawn Dog, August 1998, 33kg Greys Statesman-J's Judawn J's Jon Henry by EJ's Douglas
Raced every week from 67 starts, 37 wins, 10 2nds, 5 3rds Feb 2000 to March 2001 All at Tri State (Top 5 US track) Raced in AA (Free For All) class from his 6th start.
Sire: GREYS STATESMAN (Winner 1992 St Pete Distance Classic, 2nd 1993 Wonderland Onie Jones Derby, finalist 1993 Woodlands Derby). Sire of champion Talentedmrripley (captain All American K's Flak team twice, Champion US sprinter and stayer). No 4 on 2004 US Sires Standings, No 5 in 2003. Greys StatesmanMontague Memory
RepresentationDutch Bahama Dam: J'S JUDAWN Dam also of J's Jim Dandy (Tri State AA winner), J's Tildey (Flagler, J'S JON HENRY Lear Jet Hollywood Stakes performer). Sister to X's Cody (Tri State track record). 2nd Dam: X'S SANDRA EJ's DouglasHey Vern (Winner 1992 Flagler International Classic, 1992 Flagler Marathon). J's Judawn Abigail Girl
5th Dam: MISS OAKLEY Pat C Tara (No 12 on 1984 US Broodbitch standings, No 5 in Distance bitch standings) X's Sandra X's Okla Oak
Fees Australian breeders should note: Rapid Journey $1400 Greys Statesman has a number of outstanding US gallopers out of bitches with an Australian influence. These include Greys J's Jon Henry $660 Cross Road (through Black Aztec/Ungwilla Lad/Benjamin John), Seegold Big Red (through Best Of Blue/Nation Parade), Greener Contact Grass (through Black Aztec). Greys Statesman has also worked well with The Fortress/I'm Slippy/Laurdella Fun and Westmead John or Jane Carruthers damline (i.e. Balligari) to produce Oneco Milkytea (Palm Beach star) and Oneco Burntoast (won 23 races at Southland). (02) 47775216 or EJ's Douglas has already worked with Australian damlines to produce RENZO BALE (won Bendigo Cup, 3rd Adelaide Cup) and AQUIN BALE (won Lizrene Classic, 3rd NSW St Leger). 0408 022641
The (May, 2005) Journal Page 26 ALBION PARK FORTHCOMING APRIL 29 Fri (Class 3) Best 8 (520m/710m) Fifth Grade 395m EVENTS No 520m Maidens (Refer Monday) Graded, juveniles (full field req) 520, 600, 710, 395m and maidens 395m. TELEPHONE NOMINATIONS MAY 2 Mon (Class 1) The lines will be open from 7am-8.30am Best 8 600m Monday to Friday except on public holidays or 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) notified changes. 1800 851 155 Fifth Grade heats 600m Final 9 May Telephone No 1800 851 155 (Toll Free) 2 x Maidens 520/600m (depends on noms) Five Easy Steps to Nominate Your Greyhound The operator will ask you for the following another Track which is not a second preference * Once this information is received the Graded, juveniles (Field of 8 req) over 520, information. Please Note: telephone nomination service may be used 600 and 710m 1 Name of Greyhound * A nomination form will need to be completed provided there is no change in the ownership or MAY 5 Thu (Class 1) 2 Earbrand when nominating a greyhound for its first trainer of the particular greyhound. Flying Amy Puppy Classic Heats 520m. Best 3 Trainers Name and Licence Number Queensland start which is either owned or trained Should this be the case a new nomination form 32 whelped on or after 1.5.03. Maidens 4 Track, Date, Distance, Name of Event, by Interstate licensees. will need to be completed. eligible. Non-penalty (other than greyhounds If Greyhound has started Interstate since last * A nomination form needs to be completed Should you have any queries regarding this which lose maiden status) Queensland performance, Comments (i.e.Heats/ so relevant information concerning the greyhound/ service please contact the Grading Department 2- Best 8 710m Early Race etc) owner/trainer can be recorded on the GRA 3pm Monday to Friday. Best 8 520m 5 Second Preference or Nominating at database. Graded, juveniles (Field of 8 req) over 520, 600 and 710m MAY 6 Fri (Class 3) 5th Grade Statewide Challenge, close at GRA 600 and 710m JUNE 13 Mon (Class 1) Best 8 520m at 8.30am JUNE 3 Fri (Class 3) Best 8 600m Best 8 395m MAY 26 Thu (Class 1) QLD Group 5th Grade Statewide Challenge 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) Garrard’s Horse and Hound Winter Chase 520m. Noms close May 25. 2 x Maidens 520/600m (depending on noms) No 520m Maidens (Refer Monday) Final 710m Graded, juveniles (field of 8 req) over 520, Graded, juveniles (field of 8 req) over 520, Graded, juveniles (Field of 8 req) over 520, Best 8 710m 600, 710, 395 and Maidens over 395m. 600 and 710m 600, 710, 395 and Maidens over 395m Best 8 520m JUNE 6 Mon (Class 1) JUNE 16 Thu (Class 1) MAY 9 Mon (Class 1) Graded, juveniles (Field of 8 req) over 520, Best 8 600m Brandons Electrical Qld Derby Heats (Group Best 8 520m 600 and 710m 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) 2) 520m. Best 32 male greyhounds whelped 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) MAY 27 Fri (Class 3) 2 x Maidens 520/600m (depends on noms) on or after 1/11/02. Maidens eligible. Non- Fifth Grade 600m Final Best 8 520m/710m Graded, juveniles (field of 8 req) over 520, penalty (other than those which lose maiden 2 x Maidens 520/600m (depends on noms) 4th Grade 395m 600 and 710m status). Graded, juveniles (Field of 8 req) over 520, No 520m Maidens (Refer Monday) JUNE 9 Thu (Class 1) State Final QLD Group 5th Grade Statewide 600 and 710m Graded, juveniles (Field of 8 req) over 520, VIP Petfood Products Gold Cup Final (Group Challenge 520m MAY 11 Wed (Class 3) 600, 710, 395 and Maidens over 395m 1) 710m. Winner $50,000 Best 8 520m IPSWICH MEETING MAY 30 Mon (Class 1) Best 8 520m 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) Grades and Distances depending on Noms Best 8 plus res 600m 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) Graded, juveniles (field of 8 req) over 520, received. 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) Graded, juveniles (field of 8 req) over 520, 600 and 710m MAY 12 Thu (Class 1) 2 x Maidens 520/600m (depends on noms) 600 and 710m JUNE 17 Fri (Class 3) Flying Amy Puppy Classic Final Graded, juveniles (Field of 8 req) over 520, JUNE 10 Fri (Class 3) Best 8 600m Best 8 710m 600 and 710m QLD Group 5th Grade Statewide Challenge Fourth Grade 395m Best 8 520m JUNE 2 Thu (Class 1) 520m. (Brisbane Final) No 520m Maiden Events (Refer Monday) Graded, juveniles (Field of 8 req) over 520, VIP Petfood Products Gold Cup Heats Best 8 520m/710m Graded, juveniles (field of 8 req) over 520, 600 and 710m (Group 1) 710m. Best 32. Greyhounds must Best 8 395m. 600, 710, 395 and Maidens over 395m. MAY 13 Fri (Class 3) have won one circle race. All other conditions No 520m Maidens (Refer Monday) JUNE 20 Mon (Class 1) Best 8 600m of grading waived. Graded, juveniles (field of 8 req) over 520, Beenleigh/Brisbane Qld Cup Heats (Group Fifth Grade 395m Best 8 520m 600, 710, 395 and Maidens over 395m. 3) 600m. Best 32. Greyhounds must have won No 520m Maidens (Refer Monday) Graded, juveniles (field of 8 req) over 520, one circle race. All other conditions of Graded, juveniles (Field of 8 req) over 520, 600, 710, 395 and Maidens over 395m MAY 16 Mon (Class 1) Best 8 600m 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) Fifth Grade Heats 520m Final 23 May. 2 x Maidens 520/600m (depends on noms) Casino Greyhound Racing Club Graded, juveniles (Field of 8 req) over 520, 600 and 710m MAY 19 Thu (Class 1) Garrard’s Horse and Hound Winter Chase Heats 710m. Best 16 Nature Vet Beef Week Best 8 520m Graded, juveniles (Field of 8 req) over 520, 600 and 710m Stayers Challenge 620m MAY 20 Fri (Class 3) Best 8 520m/710m Open to 4th/5th Grade Stayers (NSW TAB Grading Policy) Fifth Grade 395m Heats: Friday May 20 $700 to winners No 520m Maidens (Refer Monday) Final: Friday May 27 Graded, juveniles (Field of 8 req) over 520, $3000 to Winner Plus Nature Vet Products to all finalists. 600, 710, 395 and Maidens over 395m MAY 23 Mon (Class 1) Best 8 plus res 520m Noms for Heats Close Monday May 16 at 1pm with GRA NSW 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) Fifth Grade 520m Final 2 x Maidens 520/600m (depends on noms) May 27 Beef Week Cup (Best) 411m $1000 to winner. Graded, juveniles (Field of 8 req) over 520, Noms close Monday May 23 with GRA NSW 600 and 710m MAY 25 Wed Inquiries Bruce Knight Secretary Noms for Heats at Gold Coast, Ipswich, Albion Park and Townsville for Q.L.D. Group Ph (02) 66623161 Fax (02) 66624546 E Mail [email protected] (The Club reserves the right to alter the above should circumstances warrant)
The (May, 2005) Journal Page 27 FORTHCOMING EVENTS grading waived. MAY 3 JUNE 1 JUNE 28 Dave Brett Memorial Maiden Heats 520m. Highland Smash Repairs Maiden Final 431m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m Best 32. Final 27 June. 5th Grade 520m Final Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 431m Graded, juveniles (field of 8 req) over 520, Best 8 520m 5th Grade Final 431m Ipswich/Gold Coast Distance Challenge 600 and 710m 5th Grade 630m QLD Group 5th Grade Statewide Challenge Final, 630m, $1500 to winner JUNE 23 Thu (Class 1) Graded as required Heats 520m 5th Grade Final 520m Brandons Electrical Qld Derby Final (Group MAY 4 Best 8 431m 5th Grade Heats 431m 2) 520m. Winner $25,000 Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m 5th Grade 630m 5th Grade 630m Best 8 520m 5th Grade Final 431m Graded as required Graded as required 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) Best 8 431m JUNE 7 JUNE 29 Graded, juveniles (field of 8 req) over 520, 5th Grade 630m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520m 600 and 710m Juvenile 520m or 431m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 431m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m JUNE 24 Fri (Class 3) Graded as required 5th Grade 520m Final 5th Grade Final 431m Best 8 600m MAY 10 5th Grade 431m Heats 4th/5th Grade Final 520m Fifth Grade 395m No Racing Best 8 520m 5th Grade Heats 431m No 520m Maidens (Refer Monday) MAY 11 5th Grade 630m Best 8 431m Graded, juveniles (field of 8 req) over 520, No Racing Graded as required 5th Grade 630m - Maximum One Win Class 600, 710, 395 and Maidens over 395m. MAY 17 JUNE 8 1 Tracks JUNE 27 Mon (Class 1) Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520m Graded as required Beenleigh/Brisbane Qld Cup Final (Group 3) Ipswich/Gold Coast Distance Challenge Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m 600m. Winner $15,000 Heats Qld Group 5th Grade Statewide Challenge Dave Brett Memorial Maiden Final 520m. 4th/5th Grade 630m Best 16 - First two from Final 520m Winner $2000 each heat to represent Ipswich in final at Gold 5th Grade Heats 520m Graded, juveniles (field of 8 req) over 520, Coast May 25 - $1500 to the winner Final. Best 8 431m GOLD 600 and 710m 5th Grade Heats 520m 5th Grade 630m JUNE 30 Thu (Class 1) Best 8 520m Juvenile 520m or 431m Best 8 520m Graded as Required Graded as required COAST 710m Event (Grade depends on noms) MAY 18 JUNE 14 APRIL 27 (Class 2) Graded, juveniles (field of 8 req) over 520, Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m VIP Petfoods 5th Grade Heats (401m) final 600 and 710m 5th Grade 431m Heats Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 431m 4-5-05 4th/5th Grade Heats 520m 5th Grade Final 431m Maiden Heats (401m) Best 8 431m 4th/5th Grade Heats 520m Best 8 (401m) 1 Win/Maiden 630m Best 8 520m 4th Grade (457m) IPSWICH Graded as required 5th Grade 630m Maiden (457m) APRIL 27 MAY 24 Graded as Required 5th Grade (650m) Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m JUNE 15 4th Grade (650m) Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 431m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520m MAY 1 (Class 3) 5th Grade Final 520m 5th Grade Heats 520m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m Twilight meeting 5th Grade Heats 431m 5th Grade Heats 431m 5th Grade Final 520m MAY 3 (Class 3) Best 8 431m 5th Grade Final 520m 4th/5th Grade Heats 431m Highland Smash Repairs 5th Grade Heats 5th Grade 630m 5th Grade 630m 4th/5th Grade 630m (373m) final 10-5-05 Graded as required Graded as required Graded as Required Best 8 (373m) MAY 25 JUNE 21 Maiden heats (373m) final 10-5-05 Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m 4th Grade (429m) Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m Highland Smash Repair Final 431m Maiden (429m) 5th Grade Final 431m Ipswich/Gold Coast Distance Challenge Maiden/No more than 2 wins (622m) 4th/5th Grade Final 520m Heats 4th Grade (622m) Bush Haven 5th Grade Heats 431m 4th/5th Grade 630m Best 16 - First two from MAY 4 (Class 2) Best 8 431m each heat to represent Ipswich in final at Best 8 (401m) 5th Grade 630m - Maximum One Win Class Ipswich June 28 - $1500 to winner Final. 4th Grade (401m) Kennels 1 Tracks 4th/5th Grade Final 520m Maiden (401m) Graded as required 5th Grade Heats 520m QLD Group 5th Grade Heats (457m) final 176 Brass Rd, Ebenezer MAY 31 Best 8 520m 11-5-05 * Whelping Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m Graded as required 4th Grade (457m) Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 431m JUNE 22 Maiden Heats (457m) final 11-5-05 * Rearing 5th Grade Final 520 m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520m 5th Grade (650m) 5th Grade Final 431m Highland Smash Repair Final 520m 4th Grade (650m) * Spelling 5th Grade Heats 520m 4th/5th Grade 431m Final Maiden (650m) 4th/5th Grade 630m 4th/5th Grade Heats 520m. 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The (May, 2005) Journal Page 28 FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Best 8 (429m) 4th Grade (622m) Best 8 (457m) Preferential 5th Grade Bitches. Trainers must Hot Dogs 5th Grade Heats (429m) final 17- JUNE 1 (Class 2) Ipswich/Gold Coast Distance Challenge specifically nom for this event with preferred 5-05 Best 8 (401m) Heats (650m) Best 16 4th-5th Grade. First 2 side of track (rails or wide). Maiden Heats (429m) final 17-5-05 4th Grade (401m) from each heat to represent GC in Ipswich Maiden 5th Grade (622m) Maiden (401m) final June 28. Winner $1500. Fastest 3rd from Maiden Bitches 4th Grade (622m) Coca-Cola 5th Grade Heats (457m) final 8- each club as reserves. Ballot for reserves 5th Grade MAY 11 (Class 2) 6-05 positions. 5th Grade Bitches Berwicks Canon 5th Grade Heats (401m) 4th Grade (457m) JUNE 28 (Class 3) 4th Grade final 18-5-05 Maiden Heats (457m) final 8-6-05 Jet Pets Animal Transport 5th Grade Heats 4th Grade Bitches Maiden heats (401m) final 18-5-05 5th Grade (650m) (373m) final 5-7-05 Best 8 Best 8 (457m) 4th Grade (650m) Maiden (373m) MAY 21 4th Grade (457m) Maiden (650m) 4th Grade (429m) Di & Doc Canine Chiropractor 5th Grade Maiden (457m) JUNE 7 (Class 3) Maiden Heats (429m) final 5-7-05 Time Trial. Best 8 racing against the clock. Maiden (650m) VIP Petfoods 5th Grade Heats (373m) final 5th Grade (622m) Placings determined by time recorded by each 5th Grade (650m) 14-6-05 4th Grade (622m) individual dog. Winner $800 + trophy, 2nd MAY 17 (Class 3) Best 8 (373m) $200, 3rd $100. trainer must specifically Best 8 (373m) Maiden Heats (373m) final 14-6-05 nominate. VIP Petfoods 5th Grade Heats (373m) final 4th Grade (429m) Preferential 4th Grade. Trainers must 24-5-05 Maiden (429m) CAPALABA specifically nom for this event with preferred Maiden heats (373m) final 24-5-05 Maiden/No more than 2 wins (622m) APRIL 30 side of track (rails or wide). 4th Grade (429m) 4th Grade (622m) Rocky Ridge Farm Dogs Lover’s 5th Grade Maiden Maiden (429m) JUNE 8 (Class 2) Final. $3000 to winner plus free service to Maiden Bitches Maiden/no more than 2 wins (622m) Gold Coast Bulletin 5th Grade Heats (401m) Elite State, second $750 plus free service to 5th Grade 4th Grade (622m) final 15-6-05 Fool’s Heart, third $250 fourth $100. 5th Grade Bitches MAY 18 (Class 2) Maiden Heats (401m) final 15-6-05 Rocky Ridge Farm 5th Grade Consolation. 4th Grade 4th Grade (401m) Best 8 (457m) If more than 8 noms received. Consolation 4th Grade Bitches Maiden (401m) 4th Grade (457m) winner $1000 plus free service to Cyrus The Best 8 Flying Scott 5th Grade Heats (457m) final Maiden (457m) Virus, second $500, Third $150, Fourth $50. MAY 28 25-5-05, All finalists receive a free service Maiden (650m) Preference to greyhounds with higher Capalaba Pet Food 3rd-4th Grade Heats to Flying Scott value $600 5th Grade (650m) finishing position in heats. Trainers must Preferential Maiden. Trainers must Maiden Heats (457m) final 25-5-05 JUNE 14 (Class 3) nominate. specifically nom for this event with preferred Gold Coast/Ipswich Challenge (650m) 2 4th Grade (373m) Maiden side of track (rails or wide). Heats Gold Coast. First 2 from each heat to Maiden (373m) Maiden Bitches Maiden final May 25 at GC. Fastest 3rd each club for Best 8 (429m) 5th Grade Maiden Bitches reserve (ballot position). If one heat, GC first Saintly Crew at Plentiwood Stud 5th Grade 5th Grade Bitches 5th Grade 4 to final. Winner of final $1500. Heats (429m) final 21-6-05, winner free 4th Grade 5th Grade Bitches MAY 21 (Saty) service to Saintly Crew. 4th Grade Bitches Best 8 $10,000 Eric Thomson Memorial Maiden Maiden Heats (429m) final 21-6-05 Best 8 JUNE 4 Series Heats (457m) first qualy at 7pm. Noms 5th Grade (622m) MAY 7 Capalaba Petfood 3rd-4th Grade Final, close May 18. 4th Grade (622m) John Klose Retravision Capalaba Derby winner $600 + trophy MAY 24 (Class 3) JUNE 15 (Class 2) Heats, non-penalty. For dogs whelped on or Preferential Maiden Bitches. Trainers must 4th Grade (373m) 4th Grade (401m) after 1-11-02. specifically nom for this event with preferred Maiden (373m) Maiden (401m) Bitability Bale Capalaba Futurity Heats, non- side of track (rails or wide). South-East Qld Cup Heats (429m) best 32, Parklands 5th Grade Heats (457m) final 22- penalty. For bitches whelped on or after 1- Maiden final May 31, winner $5000 + trophy 6-05 11-02. Maiden Bitches Maiden Heats (429m) final 31-5-05 3rd Grade (457m) Preferential Maiden. Trainers must 5th Grade 5th Grade (622m) Maiden Heats (457m) final 22-6-05 specifically nom for this event with preferred 5th Grade Bitches 4th Grade (622m) 5th Grade (650m) side of track (rails or wide). 4th Grade MAY 25 (Class 2) 4th Grade (650m) Maiden and graded. 4th Grade Bitches Jet Pets Animal Transport 5th Grade Heats JUNE 21 (Class 3) MAY 14 Best 8 (401m) final 2-6-05 Best 8 (373m) John Klose Retravision Capalaba Derby JUNE 11 Maiden (401m) Berwicks Canon 5th Grade Heats (373m) Final. Winner $2000 plus DVD/video combo M & Doc Canine Chiropractor Open Time 4 x Eric Thomson Memorial Semi-finals final 28-6-05 and rug, 2nd $500, 3rd $150. Trial. Best 8 racing against the clock. Placings (457m) Maiden heats (373m) final 28-6-05 Derby Consolation. $500 to winner, trainers determined by time recorded by each 5th Grade (650m) 4th Grade (429m) must nominate. individual dog. Winner $800 + trophy, 2nd 4th Grade (650m) Maiden (429m) Bitability Bale Capalaba Futurity Final. $200, 3rd $100. Trainer must specifically MAY 31 (Class 3) Maiden/No more than 2 wins (622m) Winner $2000 plus free service to Bitability nominate. 4th Grade (373m) 4th Grade (622m) Bale courtesy Cockatoo Lodge, 2nd $500, 3rd Preferential 5th Grade. Trainers must Maiden (373m) JUNE 22 (Class 2) $150. specifically nom for this event with preferred Best 8 (429m) XXXX 5th Grade Heats (401m) final 20-6- Futurity Consolation, winner $500. Trainers side of track (rails or wide). 5th Grade Heats (429m) final 7-6-05 05 must nominate. Maiden Maiden Heats (429m) final 7-6-05 Maiden (401m) Eagle Boys Pizza Veterans Stake, greyhounds Maiden Bitches 5th Grade (622m) 4th Grade (457m) 4 years and older on date of race and have 5th Grade not won for 3 months or longer. 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4th Grade Owners and trainers should be aware, the Forthcoming 4th Grade Bitches Events are correct at the time of publication, but each club JUNE18 MACKAY Capalaba Young Guns Heats. Non-penalty. 30 reserves the right to change or delete any race/races etc. APRIL 28 (Thursday night) months or younger at time of heats. Heats Maiden 1000 456m - $10 nom fee (No Capalaba Petfood 3rd-4th Grade Heats. other maiden races this night). Eagle Boys Pizza Veterans Stk. Greyhounds Heats Meng Tyre Sales Mackay Cup 456m - 4 years & older at date of race and not won Graded 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permit $25 nom fee. for 3 months or longer. $300 to winner. MAY 28 Graded events 310m, 456, 541m. Preferential 5th Grade Bitches. Trainers must Maiden (460m) MAY 2 (Monday afternoon) specifically nom for this event with preferred Best 8 (550m) Final Maiden 1000 - 456m 1st $1000, 2nd side of track (rails or wide). 5th Grade Battlers Stk (460m) not won past $350, 3rd $150 Maiden & graded. 4 starts Final Meng Tyre Sales Mackay Cup 1st JUNE 25 4th Grade (460m) $4000, 2nd $1000, 3rd $500 Capalaba Young Guns Final, winner $2500, Maiden/5th Grade Combined (550m) Cup Consolation - 456m 1st $500, 2nd $200, 2nd $1000, 3rd $5900, 4th $50. Graded 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permit 3rd $100 Capalaba Petfood 3rd-4th Grade Final, Heats 4th/5th Grade - 456m - $10 nom fee winner $500 + trophy. MAY 9 Preferential Maiden. Trainers must Final 4th/5th Grade - 456m 1st $700, 2nd specifically nom for this event with preferred TOWNSVILLE $200, 3rd $100 side of track (rails or wide). APRIL 28 Maiden and Graded Events 310m, 456m, Maiden 3rd-4th Grade Heats (498m) 541m. Maiden Bitches Maiden & graded MAY 16 5th Grade MAY 5 Heats Nth Qld Intercity Challenge - 456m 5th Grade Bitches 3rd-4th Grade Final (498m) (normal prizemoney) Nom fee $25. 4th Grade Maiden & graded Greyhounds only eligible if domiciled in the 4th Grade Bitches MAY 12 area( postcode 4739-4805) by February 1. Best 8 Nth Qld Intercity Challenge Heats (498m) Open to all grades and maidens eligible. Maiden & graded Maiden and Graded Events 310m, 456m, MAY 19 541m. Nth Qld Intercity Challenge Final (498m) MAY 23 BUNDABERG Maiden & graded Final Nth Qld Intercity Challenge - 456m - APRIL 30 MAY 26 conditions, 1st $275 1st and 2nd placegetters to Major Final - Maiden (460m) Maiden & graded Maiden/Graded (normal prizemoney). 4th-5th Grade (550m) JUNE 2 MAY 14 Maiden and Graded Events 310m, 456m, 4th Grade Final (460m) Q.L.D. Group 5th Grade Statewide Challenge Mother’s Day 4th-5th Grade Final (544m) 1st 541m Best 8 (460m) Heats (498m) $285 MAY 28 (Saturday night) Graded 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permit Maiden & graded Nth Qld Intercity Challenge Final (410m) 1st Major Final Nth Qld Intercity Challenge - MAY 7 JUNE 9 $310, winner to Nth Qld Final in Mackay 456m. 1st $4000 + Rug, 2nd $1000, 3rd Maiden Heats (460m) $15 nom, Best 32 Q.L.D. Group 5th Grade Statewide Challenge Maiden/Graded $500, 4th to 8th $200. Winner of major final Best 8 (550m) Final (498m) MAY 21 Nth Qld Intercity Challenge or 1st eligible 4th-5th Grade (550m) GRA Maiden 1000 Series Heats (380m) No Racing greyhound will compete in the 2005 Qld 5th Grade (460m) Maiden & graded MAY 28 Group 5th Grade State Wide Challenge grand 3rd-4th Grade (460m) JUNE 16 President’s Cup (410m) 4th Grade 1st $240 final at Albion Park. Graded 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permit GRA Maiden 1000 Series Final (380m) Maiden/Graded JUNE 6 MAY 14 Maiden & graded JUNE 4 Heats 541m - No more than 3 wins over this Maiden Final (460m) 1st $1000, 2nd $350, JUNE 23 Winter Sprint (410m) Best 8, 1st $305 distance (If no heats reverts to ordinary race 3rd $150 Maiden & graded Maiden/Graded and prizemoney) Bundaberg Cup Heats (550m) Best 32, $15 JUNE 30 JUNE 11 Maiden and Graded Events 310m, 456m, nom No Racing No Racing 541m. 4th-5th Grade Heats (460m) Best 16 JULY 7 JUNE 16 (Thurs) JUNE 10 Maiden (460m) No Racing Cairns Cup Prelude (544m) Best 8, 1st $340 (Friday Night subject to Board Approval) Best 8 (460m) Maiden/Graded Final 541m - No more than 3 wins series. 1st Graded 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permit JUNE 25 $500 MAY 21 Winter Maiden Heats (410m) Best 16, 1st Maiden and Graded Events 310m, 456m, Bundaberg Cup Final (550m) 1st $3000, 2nd CAIRNS $185 541m. $750, 3rd $250, unp $20 APRIL 30 Cairns Cup Heats (544m) Best 32, 1st $340 JUNE 13 4th-5th Grade Final (460m) Golden Muzzle Final (410m) 1st $1000 Winter 4th-5th Grade Heats (544m) Best 16, No Racing Cup Consolation (550m) must nominate, 1st Maiden/Graded 1st $250 JUNE 20 $500 MAY 7 Maiden/Graded No racing Maiden (460m) Mother’s Day 4th-5th Grade Heats (544m) JUNE 27 Best 8 (460m) 1st $250 No racing Best 8 (720m) 1st $500, 2nd $250, 3rd $100 Nth Qld Intercity Challenge Heats (410m) see
NEUTRADEX the mild diuretic and neutralizing syrup from Vetsearch combats The Performance Report the effects of acidosis and dehydration. Courtesy of Vetsearch Neutradex also encourages dogs to drink By ALLAN BROWN and increases the action of the kidneys in clearing toxic wastes produced by hard dogs in work, dogs with a history of cramping, corrects post-race dehydration and flushes exercise. to prevent dehydration and to prevent muscle acid and metabolic wastes from the kidneys. During exercise, lactic acids and free soreness after fast work. Neutradex should not be given within 24- radicals (harmful substances) build up in The formulation of Neutradex is unique 36 hours prior to racing. muscles and if not neutralized and removed in that the acid-citrate salt part is a buffering Alkalinisation of the urine may increase can lead to cramping, stiffness, fatigue and In those earlier times, Kohnke saw there agent which provides mild neutralising power the outflow of potassium salt and the flushing slow recovery. was urgent need for a muscle and urinary against alkaline salts, but exerts strong effect may eliminate other pre-race Neutradex is one of the many innovative buffer for use in horses and greyhounds, neutralizing or buffering activity against acid supplements of iron and B Complex and greyhound products developed by specialist hence the development of Neutradex as an salts or build up of acid in the blood or urine. reduce their retention time in the body. vet John Kohnke. effective sodium acid citrate complex in a The sodium content (although the sodium Trainers can take care of the above by First produced in the 70s, Neutradex now tasty, caramel flavoured, mild diuretic and requirement is low in greyhounds) given as using Rebound and Beta-K tablets to has 35 plus years of beneficial service behind acid neutralizing syrup. an after-race recovery aid stimulates the counteract any loss. it. Neutradex is recommended for use in animal to drink more water which in turn (More about Neutradex next issue.)
The (May, 2005) Journal Page 30 FORTHCOMING EVENTS Whelpings
JUNE 30 (Thursday night subject to Board approval) Maiden and Graded Events 310m, 456m, 541m. Sire Dam Whelp Dog Bitch Breeder Addis Boy Jessie The Jet 1/4/05 2 5 Green Acre Conf Awesome McLaren Abby Mite 12/3/05 3 5 Franklin Awesome McLaren Stylish Tigress 28/3/05 4 3 Holmes ROCKHAMPTON Bearability Keljenny Patra 9/4/05 4 1 Boston MAY 2 (PH-D) Bearability Sister Jeannie 25/3/05 1 1 Kohn Labour Day Cup (510m) Best 8, 1st $400 + Big Daddy Cool Absolute Chaos 28/3/05 1 5 Noble Bigbad Raymond Hypoblast 20/2/05 2 May trophy Bigbad Raymond Why Thirteen 4/2/05 1 1 May 4th-5th Grade Final (407m) 1st $300 Bobniak Duchess Of Fire 4/3/05 3 2 Apap 5th Grade (630m) 1st $300 Brett Lee Saintly Aston 7/3/05 1 Temnick Conf Graded as per noms Bright Ebony Gozo Model 24/3/05 4 5 Models Inc Synd MAY 12 (N) Collision Lissiloo 17/3/05 6 2 Parthenon Synd Collision Miss Angelique 23/3/05 6 4 Pringle Anniversary night Exceptional Balli Lotto 20/3/05 2 2 Lee Nth Qld Intercity Challenge Heats (407m) Exceptional Jo Jo Girl 27/2/05 5 4 Moore Nom fee $25, Heat prizemoney 1st $375. Exceptional Roshana Reason 14/3/05 1 Robartson No more than 5 wins (630m) 1st $300 Fortified Rush Ozzy Becs 13/2/05 1 6 Fay Graded as per noms Go Wild Teddy Bogie Fire 18/3/05 3 1 Bein Go Wild Teddy Macbeth’s Image 3/4/05 2 2 Wakefield MAY 19 (N) Go Wild Teddy What Price Glory 11/3/05 4 7 Mispelhorn Nth Qld Intercity Rocky Final (407m) 1st Just The Best Lark Song 18/3/05 4 1 Apap $425. 1st and 2nd to final in Mackay May Just The Best Superstylin 4/3/05 4 3 Sesko 28. Just The Best Top Shelf 21/3/05 6 4 Apap No more than 3 wins heats (407m) Lindale Blue Auriga Storm 9/3/05 3 1 Draheim Lindale Blue Byangum Belle 18/2/05 5 2 Bridge Graded as per noms (510m) 1st $4000 + Cup, 2nd $1000, 3rd Lindale Blue Landau Court 1/4/05 8 3 Stirling MAY 26 (N) $500, 4th $250 Lindale Blue Miss Candy Cane 6/4/05 3 3 Arthur 3 Win Series Final (407m) 1st $300 CQ Distance C’ship (630m) 1st $500 + trophy Lochinvar Jet Richvale Patsy 2/2/05 6 2 Judd Maiden 1000 Heats (407m) Graded as per noms Modern Assassin Kooringa Flyer 7/4/05 4 3 Johnston 5th Grade (630m) 1st $300 No Intent Fool’s Fiasco 14/3/05 2 3 Lamberton JUNE 13 (PH-D) Nujooloo Namaste 9/3/05 5 3 Handyside Graded as per noms Young Guns Heats (407m) No more than 30 Puzzle Prize Kaymacassi 22/3/05 7 4 Harker JUNE 2 (N) months at time of heats. Surf Lorian Flip It Up 10/2/05 3 3 Knudsen Maiden 1000 Final (407m) 1st $1000 Graded as per noms Surf Lorian Little Fibba 23/3/05 1 1 Barden CQ Pubs/Clubs Rockhampton Cup Heats JUNE 25 (D) Surf Lorian Lou’s Cruise 21/3/05 7 4 Apap (510m) 1st $350. Nom fee $25 Surf Lorian Roxy Reason 7/3/05 4 3 Archer & Robartson Young Guns Final (407m) 1st $2500, 2nd Surf Lorian Wisteria Bale 22/3/05 5 1 Arthur Graded as per noms $1000, 3rd $500 Tiger Strong Nat’s The Best 12/3/05 4 3 Isles JUNE 9 (N) Best 8 (630m) 1st $300 Tiger Strong So It Is 9/4/05 2 2 Stephan CQ Pubs/Clubs Rockhampton Cup Final Graded as per noms Token Prince Miss Corleone 9/3/05 2 2 Kutner Trendy Leigh Voodoo Card 19/3/05 4 3 Heenan Villasanti Gold Saint 10/2/05 2 Giallourakis Rocky News QLD STUD DOG STATISTICS WITH the new surface settling down, it hasn’t taken long for a new benchmark for the 510m. Roger Green’s brilliant chaser Gozo Farmer set new figures of 29.40 for the distance. December 2004 With the sponsorship of our Easter Monday meeting by Patrick Paterson and his company Patlaw Securities, one could only describe the day as a huge success. Abbreviations: - NIW - Not in Whelp, APD - all pups deceased, NNR - no notification received from breeder, I/S B - Interstate Breeder. The GRA does A good crowd gathered to sample the free beer and sausage sizzle and participate in the not record the breeder’s name of interstate whelped litters. The name on the service notice is not necessarily the name of the Breeder. novel activities during the afternoon. Thanks to Barry Pendlebury and his family for looking Sire Dam Serve Whelp Dog Bitch Breeder after the BBQ all day. Bearability Lethal Cocktail 29/12/04 Niw McAlister Bobniak Madison Kate 1/12/04 4/2/05 1 1 Kevill The main event on the program was the Patlaw Easter Sprint over 407m. It was won by Darcy’s Reward Cash She’s Not 3/12/04 Nnr I/S B Billy Boon’s comeback sprinter Exanimo with Magani and Sugar State filling the placings. Just The Best Skyline Osti 24/12/04 2/3/05 5 4 Davis Just The Best Superstylin 31/12/04 4/3/05 4 3 Sesko After appearing in a feature story in an earlier edition of the Journal, Exanimo was both a Lindale Blue Rossa Antico 6/12/04 6/2/05 4 5 Apap Lindale Blue Regina Lass 17/12/04 18/2/05 3 3 Battlers Synd lucky and worthy runner. Lindale Blue Byangum Belle 19/12/04 18/2/05 5 2 Bridge Lucky because he only secured a start in the race from box seven after Bojangles Girl was Lindale Blue Moon Osti 29/12/04 Niw I/S B Southern Champ Mississippi Gold 19/12/04 Niw Johnson scratched and worthy because after breaking the same hock not once but three times, Boon Southern Champ Secret No More 28/12/04 Nnr I/S B Southern Champ Barbie’s Shiraz 30/12/04 Niw I/S B never once believed the dog would not race again. Surf Lorian Centre Flame 1/12/04 2/2/05 7 5 I/S B You call that true dedication and patience in a dog with such ability. Surf Lorian Flip It Up 8/12/04 10/2/05 3 3 Knudsen Surf Lorian Amazing Meg 9/12/04 9/2/05 4 5 Farrell Once again I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of the club committee to thank Surf Lorian Perfect Heart 13/12/04 Niw Let’s Go Girls Syn Surf Lorian Jane Assassin 16/12/04 14/2/05 1 3 I/S B Patrick Paterson for his sponsorship and also the volunteers who gave their time to make this Villasanti Gold Saint 5/12/04 10/2/05 2 Giallourakis day the success it was Yo Yo’s Boy Rapid Raft 12/12/04 Niw Louden
MARCH 17 (chief steward Bundaberg) a greyhound nominated to compete in an event, shall Stewards present: DM Ryan (chairman), W Hedrick Stewards opened an inquiry into the positive swab produce the greyhound for the event free of any drug”. (chief steward Mackay). Stewards (caffeine and theophylline) returned by Tycoon Jean in He pleaded guilty and was fined $500. Shining Stewards opened an inquiry in relation to the Race 1 (placed first) at Bundaberg on February 5. Class was disqualified under Rule 108 and Hick directed positive swab (naproxen) returned by Caledonia Kate Stewards took evidence from Mr G Thomson of to return the prizemoney won to the GRA. He was read in Race 4 (placed 2nd) at Mackay on January 17. Gin Gin the trainer of Tycoon Jean. his rights of appeal. Stewards took evidence from Mr W Pirie of Sarina, Thomson was subsequently charged under Rule 106 APRIL 4 trainer of Caledonia Kate. Inquiries which states: “The owner, trainer or person in charge of Stewards present: DM Ryan (chairman), K Martin He was subsequently charged under Rule 106 which a greyhound nominated to compete in an event, shall (Cairns steward). states: “The owner, trainer or person in charge of a Stewards took evidence at three sittings of the produce the greyhound for the event free of any drug”. Stewards opened and inquiry in relation to an greyhound nominated to compete in an event, shall inquiry on January 5, March 9 and March 30 from He pleaded guilty, was suspended for a month and incident reported by the steward in charge of the Cairns produce the greyhound for the event free of any drug”. Kieren Galloway of Tamborine, the trainer of Rob Roy fined $500. Tycoon Jean was disqualified under Rule meetings on March 19. He pleaded guilty and was disqualified for six Burns, Kevin Galloway, Dr Robert Cassidy, and Dr 108 and Thomson directed to return the prizemoney won The incident took place at the starting boxes when months and fined $500. Kevin Hughes from Racing Science. to the GRA. He was read his rights of appeal. the handler of Just Tan (box 2) placed the greyhound in Caledonia Kate was disqualified under Rule 108. Kieren Galloway was subsequently charged under APRIL 1 box one which was a scratching from the race and should Pirie was directed to return prizemoney won by Rule 106 which states: “The owner, trainer or person in Stewards present: DM Ryan (chairman), J Doss have remained vacant. Caledonia Kate to the GRA. charge of a greyhound nominated to compete in an event, (chief steward Bundaberg) The incident was not detected until after stewards He was offered his rights of appeal but failed to shall produce the greyhound for the event free of any Stewards opened an inquiry into the positive swab had given the all clear. Just Tan was disqualified from accept the documentation. drug”. (trimethoprin) returned by Shining Class in Race 6 the race after running third and the placings amended. MARCH 30 Galloway pleaded not guilty but was found guilty (placed first) at Bundaberg on December 18. Stewards took evidence from Mr R Drury of Stewards present: DM Ryan (chairman), SJ and suspended for three months and fined $500. Roy Stewards took evidence at two sittings of the inquiry Atherton the handler of the greyhound. McGrath (deputy chairman). Roy Burns was disqualified under Rule 108 and on March 18 and April 1 from Mr G Hick of Bundaberg He informed stewards he had suffered a black out Stewards opened an inquiry into the positive swab Galloway directed to return the prizemoney won to the the trainer of Shining Class and documented at the boxes and did not recall anything that had taken (trimethoprin) returned by Rob Roy Burns which GRA. Galloway was read his rights of appeal. submissions from Dr David Lever. place at the starting boxes. He was stood down from competed in Race 6 (placed first) at the Gold Coast on APRIL 1 Hick was subsequently charged under Rule 106 handling greyhounds at race meetings until he sullpies November 3. Stewards present: DM Ryan (chairman), J Doss which states: “The owner, trainer or person in charge of stewards with a medical clearance.
The (May, 2005) Journal Page 31 Border Park Proudly presents a Group Two Event: GALAXY 2005
CARNIVAL PROGRAM SATURDAY JUNE 4 (Noms close 9am May 31) TWIN TOWNS SERVICES CLUB MAIDEN (420m) 4 Heats $360 Heats 1st and 2nd in heats to final Monday, June 13. $2000 to final winner. NORTH COAST CHALLENGE (420m) 1-3 wins 2 Heats $650 Heats Best 16. No TAB track wins. Heat winners to final June 13. $2000 to final winner. WINTERSUN FESTIVAL CUP (652m) 1-4 wins 2 Heats $610 Heats Final Monday, June 13. $2000 to final winner. 2 x GALAXY PRELUDES (420m) $1000 to each winner. SATURDAY JUNE 11 (Noms close 9am June 7) BORDER PARK GALAXY (420m) $1750 Heats Best 64. FLYING SCOTT NOVICE (520m) 1-4 wins 2 Heats $800 Heats For 16 greyhounds. Final Saturday, June 18. $1500 to final winner. All finalists receive free service to Flying Scott MONDAY JUNE 13 BORDER PARK GALAXY FINAL (420m) 8 Heats $30,000 to Winner + Free Service to Elite State + Trophy + Rug. 2nd $4000, 3rd $2000, Unp $500. QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY STAYERS INVITATION (652m) $2000 to winner. Best 8. TWIN TOWNS SERVICES CLUB MIXED FINAL (420m) $2000 to winner. Greyhounds qualified June 4. ELITE STATE CONSOLATIONS (420m) $2000 to each winner. Greyhounds unsuccessful in Galaxy heats. WINTERSUN FESTIVAL CUP FINAL (652m) $2000 + trophy to winner. Greyhounds qualified June 4. NORTH COAST CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL (420m) $2000 + trophy to winner. Greyhounds qualified on North Coast tracks. RAPIDVITE NOVICE TROPHY 2 HEATS (420m) 1-4 wins $1500 to final winner. For 16 greyhounds. Final June 18. SATURDAY JUNE 18 (Noms close 9am June 14) FLYING SCOTT NOVICE FINAL (520m) $1500 to winner. Greyhounds qualified June 11 Free service to Flying Scott for all finalists plus reserves. RAPIDVITE NOVICE FINAL (420m) $1500 to winner. Greyhounds qualified June 13.
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