Qld's 2004 Greyhound of the Year
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JOURNAL Official Publication of the Greyhound Racing Authority of Qld Registered by Australia Post MARCH 2005 Volume 180 Publication No. QBP 3978 Australia’s Queen of the Track 2003 & 2004 Top Gun Finalist Bogie Leigh 2004 GoldenGroup Easter 1 Egg 2003 Qld Futurity 2003 Brisbane Cup GroupBogieBogie 2BogieGroup 1 2004 Surf Lifesavers ic Challenge 2003 SapphireGroup Crown 1 Class All the Thanks for Black Bitch, Aprilthe 2001, 26.0kgsMemories (Just The Best-Hypo Havoc) 2004 Australian Cup 2003 Lismore Cup Group 3 Group 1 glamour LeighLeighLeighOwners: Les & Sandra Bein Trainer: Tony Brett LeighLeigh of the 2004 Qld Greyhound Qld's 2004 of the Greyhound Year function of the Year Pages 6, 7 Kibble and Biscuits Available nowThe (March, from 2005) Journal your local Pagestockists 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 Fax: (07) 32663861 advertisements which appear in all [email protected] (07) 3262 7800 (Office) E-mail: [email protected] 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. Great times for greyhound Congratulations to all racing FIGURES just released in Ireland show that greyhound racing is attracting just as THE Greyhound of the Year function many patrons as horse racing. held at the Hilton Hotel on February 5 was This is reversing a huge trend. a great success and a showcase for the The Irish Greyhound Board has just Queensland greyhound racing industry. It released record-breaking figures for track highlighted what a wonderful year 2004 GRA Chair attendance and tote turnover. was. But back in 1995, some 586,000 people I congratulate all the winners. attended greyhound tracks which was half I wish to thank all those involved in the the number who went to the horses. organising of the event and in particular Horse tote turnover was 3.4 times Alan Henderson who put so much effort Phil Bennett greater than that bet on greyhound racing. into it. I would also thank, Darren Beavis But in 2004, just 1000 people fewer and Paul Dolan. attended greyhound racing than went to Wagering on greyhound racing on the horses and tote turnover was just UNiTAB continues to increase and the 1million euro less, an improvement of code is now clearly the second most couple of years. We will see if there are any principles 7million euro in one year by greyhound popular of the three codes with punters. This upward trend has continued for that arise in the proceedings which may racing punters. The calendar year 2004 saw an increase many years, and is not restricted to assist the Queensland industry to receive a N.B. The turnover on greyhound racing in turnover of more than 9% for greyhound Queensland, but is happening Australia- fairer share of the UNiTAB distribution to on UNiTAB increased $20.6 million in the racing overall, with the Queensland product wide. the three codes. 2004 calendar year, the equivalent of 12.36 increasing just under 10%. It is gratifying The recent decision by the NSWGRA to On March 2 a board meeting of million Euro (based on the generous to see that punters are so accepting of the consider civil proceedings in relation to the Greyhounds Australasia will be held at exchange rate of $1 will buy you 0.6 Euro). Queensland product. distribution of funds to the NSW racing Parklands. The increase in turnover on Queensland Much of this is no doubt reflective of industry from the sale of Tab Limited to This is the first time the Board has met greyhound racing alone was $5 million, the the success Queensland greyhounds have TABCORP Ltd will be monitored by my outside a metropolitan venue and will give equivalent of Euro 3 million. enjoyed throughout Australia in the past Board. the Queensland industry an opportunity to display the Parklands facility to the administrators of the greyhound racing in Australia and New Zealand. At the meeting consideration will be given to finalising a new and expanded set of Australian rules which will ensure there is uniformity across Australia, not only in relation to racing, but breeding and registration policy. These changes will need to be considered by the Queensland industry before they can be adopted and I would seek your input, once the final draft has been settled. Calendar Greyhound Adoption Program The calendar is dedicated to the numerous wonderful volunteers and highly valued sponsors of the various Greyhound Adoption Programs across Australia. It is packed full of beautiful Australian greyhound photographs, makes a great gift and sells quickly, so get in early! $22 (includes postage) Payment to: GAP, c/o GRAQ, PO Box 250, Albion, 4010 The (March, 2005) Journal Page 2 The 'night of nights' THE Hilton Hotel was the venue for heats. greyhound racing’s night of nights in February Greyhounds are eligible to compete in a when Bogie Leigh was crowned the 2004 series at one track ONLY. Greyhound of the Year. General Manager Trainer must be licensed in Queensland The GRA and the Brisbane Club as at February 25. combined to attract more than 300 industry participants and fans to what could only be To be eligible, greyhounds Must have been described as a wonderful night. domiciled in Queensland (3) three months For the first time, the industry night saw Darren Beavis prior to the close of nominations i.e. February the presentation of Greyhound of the Year 25. Any greyhound transferred into a kennel awards from each club in the state, as well as after February 25 and not previously the premier award. domiciled in Queensland will NOT be We are already receiving feedback from Park, the Gold Coast, Ipswich and eligible. The only exception will be within the industry, the majority of it more Townsville. The first eligible dog from the greyhounds named after this date and having than favourable but some constructive Nth Qld Intercity Challenge will also compete its first race start in Queensland. comments have been taken on board and we THE Q.L.D. Group has come on board in the final. To be eligible to compete in the Townsville hope to implement these in 2006. again this year for the running of the Statewide Conditions for the 2005 series follow: Series, greyhounds Must have been domiciled Our congratulations go to all award 5th Grade Challenge. from Gympie and North (3) three months winners, but specially to owner Les Bein and Last year’s inaugural event, won by Jock’s $50,000 Q.L.D. GROUP 5TH GRADE prior to the close of nominations i.e. February trainer Tony Brett and their great champion Girl, was a huge success and this year’s grand STATEWIDE CHALLENGE 25. Bogie Leigh who was a deserved winner of final winner will receive $25,000. For greyhounds eligible to be nominated Heats and Finals will be conducted over the major award. Heats and finals will be staged at Albion for Class 3 5th Grade at close of nominations. the following distances: Gold Coast 457m, $22 nomination fee applies (payable at Ipswich 520m, Albion Park 520m and kennelling) Townsville 498m. The Grand Final at Albion Heats and Finals to be conducted at: Park will be conducted over 520m. A Punter's Paradise 1st Pref First and second greyhounds from Albion Gold Coast Tues (3) 31 May & 7 June Park, Gold Coast and Ipswich Finals shall 2nd Pref represent their respective clubs in the Grand Ipswich Wed (3) 1 & 8 June Final at Albion Park on June 16. Townsville Thurs (4) 2 & 9 June First placegetter in the Townsville Final 3rd Pref shall represent that club in the Grand Final Albion Park Fri (3) 3 & 10 June at Albion Park on June 16. The winner or first eligible greyhound Grand Final at Albion Park June 16 from the Nth Qld Intercity Challenge Grand 1st $25,000 Final in Mackay on May 28 will compete in 2nd $8000 the Grand Final at Albion Park on June 16. 3rd $4000 Third placegetters from Albion Park, 4th-8th $600 Gold Coast and Ipswich Finals be balloted to determine reserves for the Grand Final at Eligibility/Conditions: Albion Park on June 16.