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. The Q.L.D. Group 5th Grade Statewide Heats at each track will carry normal 5th Challenge is open to greyhounds eligible for grade prizemoney. T Class 3 5th Grade at close of nominations. he Albion Park, Gold Coast and Ipswich Nominations for all Heats conducted at finals will carry the following prize money: Gold Coast, Ipswich, Albion Park and 1st $1500, 2nd $500, 3rd $300, 4th $100. Townsville will close on May 25 at 8.30am The Townsville final prize money will be: with the GRA. 1st $1500 (includes $500 travelling Greyhounds must be specifically expenses), 2nd $500, $300, 4th $100. IT will be a punters’ paradise at Cannon Steve Clark and his dog Just McGregor nominated for the Q.L.D. Group Statewide The first eligible greyhound from the Nth Park on May 7 as the Cairns Jockey Club runs with Fred Wieland and galloper Nebula. Challenge. A written nomination is required QLD Intercity Challenge will receive $500 its first “gallops and greyhounds” meeting. to ensure eligibility for the series. The number travelling expenses. The CJC is co-ordinating with the Cairns certainly be a lot more going on during the of heats conducted will be determined by the Trophies shall be presented to each club’s Greyhound Club to hold a joint horse and day,” King said. “I think it will raise the number of noms received per club. Final winner with a presentation rug greyhound meeting. profile of greyhounds and that has to be a A $22 nomination fee is payable at provided to all greyhounds representing their The jockey club was allocated its May 7 good thing.” kennelling on the conduct of each club’s club for use in the Grand Final. meeting to make up for the washed-out The jockey club will be running two January 22 program. feature events, a QRSE bonus race worth With five horse races and up to ten $6000 and an $8000 QTIS race, while heats greyhound events, it is envisaged there will for the Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville be a couple of dog races to kick off the day and Cairns intercity greyhound challenge will 6 Dogs, 3 Bitches, whelped 10-1-05 with a greyhound race between each be run. subsequent gallops event. CJC Racing Manager Michael Stewart Royal Assassin-Highland Flyer said the joint meeting was a bold move but an exciting one. LADY (Awesome Assassin-Highland Bride) “This will be a big day of racing for Cairns, there could be up to 15 local races Highland Flyer won 12 races, 4 at Albion Park, 23.50 at for punters,” he said. “It gives punters even more reason to make it down to Cannon Park, TRAINER Tweed (7 wins), and Gold Coast. there will be plenty happening.” Dam a litter sister to: Both Stewart and greyhound club Has vacancies for secretary Kathy King agreed the day would performed or maiden Primrose Bride (Group 3 NSW Country C'ship, raise the profile of both codes and was an dogs - reasonable rates. Winged Runner Tphy Alb Pk, winner Meadows, SP, WP) example of the strong relationship between Flying Scott (25 wins, 25 placings, Trk rec Ipswich, the two organisations. The greyhounds generally race at Cannon Ph Glenda Dart winner Alb Pk, WP, Meadows, SP. Outstanding galloper, Park on Saturday night when there is no now at stud). daytime gallops meeting. (02) 66725314 “We’re willing to give it a try, there will 0402 869366 Ph 0419 704203

The (March, 2005) Journal Page 3 Cartoon Corner ... by Stan Wolek Registrar

Liz Murray

Reminder Bitches must be DNA tested before they are served. Authority to Breed should be organised and lodged with the Authority before a bitch is served. A copy of the Authority must be presented to the studmaster. Notification of whelping, no whelp or pups deceased must be returned to the GRA within 14 days of whelp of expected whelp date. All Litters must be Vaccinated before the litter can be registered, Minimum C3 Litter registrations must be lodged with the Authority with 3 months from the date of whelping. There have been no amendments to Frozen Semen Insemination rules at this time. Helena! Stop ringing me ... I'm in enough trouble already. All FSI approved persons will be notified in writing and if and when changes to these rules are made. All rules changes are published in our Journal. And Vicki, come and turn this phone off! Vaccination records Please note that the Greyhound and Harness Racing Regulatory Authority of New South Wales will not name a greyhound whelped after 1 January 2003 unless they have the original vaccination record lodged with the naming application. It is not necessary to lodge vaccination records for Queensland greyhounds, you may present the vaccination record to the Steward who clears the greyhound’s naming and registration certificate. Naming Fees Non Breeders, please note that the fee for naming of a greyhound in Queensland is $37 regardless of where the greyhound whelped. Breeders, the fee for naming a Queensland whelped greyhound in your name (only) is $25 Signing forms Another reminder to all, please remember to complete your forms and sign them (in black ink). ULTRASOUND Ultrasound therapy has the largest spectrum of muscle and tissue injury treatment of any form of physiotherapy in greyhounds. While there are many claims for the benefits of laser therapy, it is usually best suited to Challenge incentive surface injuries over bones and ligaments. Ultrasound penetrates to a greater depth and provides benefits of increased blood flow The winner of grand final of the North final and nil for major final). and tissue metabolism to aid healing. Queensland Intercity Challenge, or the First and second placegetters in each town However, the ultrasound waves generated can overheat thin tissues covering bony areas first eligible greyhound, will compete in the final to go into major final to be held in by wave “bounce” and virtually cook and devitalise the skin and thin underlying subcutaneous 2005 Q.L.D. Group Statewide Challenge Mackay. structures. final at Albion Park. The host centre will provide the reserves for Ultrasound machines must be looked after carefully as the “crystal” can be damaged easily. Nth Qld Intercity Challenge the major final. They must not be turned on when not in contact with the ultrasound gel applied to the skin. Tracks involved: Mackay, Rockhampton, A draw to be conducted on the night of the When turned on, the gel should feel warm after a few seconds as the ultrasound energy Townsville, Cairns major final between the other three towns to heats the fluid covering. Heats and finals as listed below. see which town will be the host town the If the gel does not become warm quickly, it is likely the ultrasound head is not working. Nomination fee for heats $25 (Nil for town following year. Open to all grades and maiden eligible. Distances for heats and finals: Mackay - 456m Rockhampton - 407m Start off on the Townsville - 489m Cairns - 410m Major final prizemoney to be: 1st $4000, 2nd $1000, 3rd $500, 4th-8th $200. Host town to supply rug Right Foot! Conditions: For greyhounds to be eligible for series they must be domiciled in the areas by February 1. Jubilee Kennels Mackay - Carmila to Bowen 4739 to 4805 Rockhampton - Carmila to Gladstone, west to Springsure 4739 to 4680 including 4722 proudly presents the following pups for sale . . . Townsville - Bowen to Ingham 4805 to 4850 Cairns - Ingham to Nth Cairns 4850 to 4871 Carmila to compete in Mackay, Bowen to Elite State-Bogie Benz (city winner by Placard-Young Title) We compete in Mackay, Ingham to compete in Bright Ebony-Passionate Pace (city winner and litter sister to provide Townsville. the very At the time of heat nominations, owners and Timely Thoughts and Duel’s Me Mum) best care trainers must commit to travel to the major Elite State-Classy State (dam by Brett Lee) and final. attention Dates: to every Cairns: heats May 7, final May 14 Rearing, Training, Spelling, Pre-training, Whelping. greyhound Townsville: heats May 12, final May 19 Mackay: heats May 16, final May 23, major Contact: John Rutherford or Mariska Herbert on our final May 28 (Sat) Jubilee Kennels, 1179 Atkinson's Dam Road, Atkinson's Dam property. Rockhampton: heats May 12, final May 19 Ph (07) 54264413 or 0422 838478 or 0414 242944

The (March, 2005) Journal Page 4 You could say the media got quite excited about

19 starts, 15 wins, Surf Lorian 1 2nd, 1 3rd Surf Lorian

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The (March, 2005) Journal Page 5 Superior Pure Token Lilly Class Torque Swift Blue Bogie Leigh grabs ultimate accolade

By DAVID BRASCH Tony and Les are the duo behind Bogie industry in this state. Lady Leigh (Just The Best-Hypo Havoc), the 2004 “Here we are at the Hilton Hotel, enjoying A BEAMING Tony Brett reckons it was Queensland Greyhound of the Year. such a wonderful night, and Bogie Leigh is at owner the “ride of our lives”. The other finalists were Fools State and home having $2 worth of meat and a bowl Les Bein would be the first to agree. Surf Lorian, both of who had a spectacular full of kibble and yet without her, none of year. this would have happened,” he said. It’s academic that Bogie Leigh had a super Les Bein and his wife Sandy were in year with 32 starts for 19 wins and nine Ireland at the annual Coursing Festival. White Acres Stud placings. Wins in the Group 1 Australian Cup Ironically Peter Bellamy, owner of Surf and Golden Easter Egg clinched the title for Lorian was on the same trip. the flying speedster. Seconds in the Group 1 And the Brisbane Club’s Personality of Golden Easter Egg 520m Winter Carnival Cup and Brisbane Cup put the Year, Paul Felgate, was also in Ireland with the icing on the cake. Bein and Bellamy for the annual Coursing (Group 1) $130,000 to winner of final Her $488,000 in stakes is believed to be Festival in Clonmel. March 12 - Heats $3600 to winner a world record for a bitch. It's an Australian Surf Lorian was presented with the Top March 19 - Semi-finals $4000 to winner record for sure. Simbi Award as the high profile media dog March 26 - Final $130,000 to winner The four-times Group 1 winner was on the year. crowned Queensland’s best before a gala Noms close Tuesday, March 8 at 10am with G&HRRA. Open to best 80 greyhounds plus reserves. Top down grading to apply. Random draw for heats. function hosting 300 people at Brisbane’s Other award winners on the night were: Guarding where possible. Hilton Hotel early in February. Owner Don McKinnon “Gala” is a much-used word, but it more Lady Owner Helen Ivers than adequately described the night. The Trainer Tony Zammit White Acres Stud Egg Consolation 520m Brisbane Club and GRA are expecting an Lady Trainer Sarah Pringle (Group 3) $15,000 to winner even bigger turnout in 2006. Strike Rate Sarah Pringle March 26. Greyhounds MUST be re-nominated. Trainer Tony Brett recounted the time Clubs' GOTY: eight years ago when he told his wife Fleur Bundaberg Superior Class Noms close 10am March 22 with G&HRRA. Open to all greyhounds who compete in semi-finals. Preference given to greyhounds finishing 3rd he wanted to take on professional greyhound Cairns Tropical One and 4th in each semi, then 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th placegetters in order of finish. In the event of noms training, and within a few years he was Capalaba Clever Duk being received from greyhounds with equivalent finishing positions in semis, preference will be accepting the highest award possible in the Gold Coast Tia given to the greyhound with the most points as determined by G&HRRA grading policy. Ipswich Pure Torque Mackay Lilly Blue VIP Kennels Magic Maiden Series 520m Rockhampton Token Swift Townsville Archie Valentine (Group 3) $20,000 to winner of final March 14 - Day meeting (non-TAB) heats $225 to winner March 21 - Night meeting semi-finals $3200 to winner March 26 - Night meeting Final $20,000 to winner. Noms close Monday March 7 at 1pm with G&HRRA. Where possible all maidens nominated will be drawn. However, in the event a ballot is necessary, preference will be given to greyhounds which have finished 2nd or 3rd at either of their past two starts, then first starters. Globe Memorial Easter Chase 720m (Group 3) $20,000 to winner of final. March 19 - Heats $3600 to winner March 26 - Final $20,000 to winner Leading lady trainers Noms close Tuesday March 15 at 10am with G&HRRA. Glenda Dart and Kay Open to best 16 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. Top down grading to apply. Random draw Thrupp. for heats. Guarding where possible.

The (March, 2005) Journal Page 6 Tia Archie Valentine Surf Lorian

The faces behind Bogie Leigh's success

All the glamour and awards of the 2004 Qld Greyhound of the Year

Leading owner Lady Trainer Stud Dog

The (March, 2005) Journal Page 7 Greg Brennan (looking resplendant in sun hat, left) and wife Vicki with In My Dreams (right) a highly promising stayer. Dream return is now a dream stayer

SIX months ago, dog dealer Greg “I was happy to take her back. My and flashing home,” said Brennan. “She Brennan bought a package of four young friend didn’t want to spend three months was always going to shine when she got greyhounds from NSW breeder Marty waiting for her to get over the season up in distance.” Hallinan. and then get fit. He wanted something to That was in January when In My He had a couple picked out for race almost immediately.” Dreams stepped up to 600m at Albion himself, kennel clients, and two were to Brennan was happy to buy In My Park for the first time and proceeded to go to friends who were in the market for Dreams himself. run 35.02, breaking 13seconds for her young dogs ready to race. Greg bundled the bitch off to Mike final section indicating what potential One was a Token Prince-Diego Chapman at Park Ridge for two months she has when she eventually gets to 710m Dancer bitch called In My Dreams. and then had her at his South Maclean racing. “I drove to Moree to meet Marty and property for another month before “I gave the bitch to my wife Vicki and just about any greyhound in the country, pick up the four young dogs,” said putting her into work. our kids Cade and Dylan as a present over any distance 500m or beyond. Brennan. “I turned around and go home It was worth the wait. and they all love her,” said Greg. “She’ll also make a great broodbitch about midday, settling my couple in at In My Dreams wasn’t long showing “She is only 25kgs and the young when she retires,” he said. home and then delivering the other two. her undoubted ability winning a maiden boys just love handling her. She’s just Diego Dancer, dam of In My Dreams, “By 4.30 that afternoon, In My at Albion Park in 30.22 at her second right for them.” is by Black Shiraz from the famous Dreams had come on season and the race start. Brennan is so wrapped with the Pringle bitch Key Dancer. friend of mine who had bought her rang “But she is a stayer for sure and since ability In My Dreams shows that he By accident, Greg Brennan has got to ask if he could send her home. then has been getting back in her races would confidently match her two-out for himself a potential goldmine.

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The (March, 2005) Journal Page 9 Geoff Allen and Hanson Teddy after their Albion Park Young Guns win. Mackay News

EARLY in February, the club conducted a race meeting which was sponsored by the Mackay Regional Area Still more Consultative Committee in conjunction with the Mackay and District Rugby League. It was well supported by all the rugby league teams in the Mackay District including Moranbah and Whitsunday teams. It has been a long time since our club has seen so many from Teddy people patronising the greyhound club with an estimated 300 in attendance. The sponsors organised the family night with a jumping castle and motorised mini-bikes for the children which was well received by all kids. GEOFF Allen can’t wait to give Hanson The idea was to thank the greyhound owners and trainers Teddy a bit of a spell. for what we give up in race nights and trials to allow them to He reckons that will be the making of construct big stands and prepare the field for the NRL charity the dog. match between the Cowboys and Cronulla on February 19. Not that the Go Wild Teddy-Hanson Pip Unfortunately our drawcard was a maiden greyhound youngster is not one of Queensland’s best named Bluey Southern, named after one of the cowboys Steve prospects already, it’s just that Allen Southern (nickname Bluey) which had to be withdrawn due reckons all of his breed improve with a bit to a foot injury. of a break around two. Nevertheless all the footballers had a good night and Hanson Teddy has already finished backed other winners on the night which included Mick and second in the Silver Dollars and a Young Amber Boody’s greyhound Meet Eta who won the Cowboys/ Guns at Albion Park Christmas, made the Cronulla final. final of the silver Chief and now landed his Most picked their winners on the greyhound name and own $10,000 to the winner Young Guns at not on form I was told. headquarters. The night did not start too well with the first race being “A lot of my dogs find a few lengths when they come Greyhound of the Year Hanson Pip. declared a no race but everything went smoothly after that. back from a break at two,” said Allen. “He is from Pip’s first litter,” said Allen. “I sent her The young footballers also held two sprint races from the If that’s the case, then Geoff Allen is looking forward back to Go Wild Teddy and sold all the pups, then when 541m boxes to the finish line. to some heady times with Hanson teddy in the next year. we sold the Coominya property to Shayne Parker, I There was some talk that the winner would then race “I was happier with the way he performed two weeks included Hanson Pip in the deal.” against the winner of the Cowboys/Cronulla final, Meet Eta, in a row during the Young Guns at Albion Park, than Hanson Pip has since had a litter to Southern Champ*. but that was also declared a no race. anything he had done before,” said Allen. The winner took his record to eight wins in his 12 starts Maybe they were scared the footy player would catch the “He ran 30.09 in his heat and then backed up the week with three placings (to time of writing). bunny! later in the final to lead throughout in 30.08. He has seven wins and two seconds from nine runs at All in all everyone had a great night and there was a lot of “Good dogs do that and he needed to do that to show Albion Park. talk by the sponsors and footballers saying it should be held he is a good dog.” “I’ll be chasing big money races with him from now twice a year which the committee of the greyhound club would Hanson Teddy is out of Allen’s former Ipswich on,” said Allen. welcome.

The (March, 2005) Journal Page 10 Introducing for his first season at Stud in Qld ...

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The (March, 2005) Journal Page 11 Journal Editor DAVID BRASCH sits down with "Lemonade" Tommy Feehan and looks back at a lifetime of racing. The Table of Knowledge chief gives us all the benefit of that long-acquired knowledge. Trivia Words of Quiz wisdom Test your knowledge of greyhound racing in The Journal's Trivia Quiz ... from

and win a Tommy Vetsearch Feehan Products TOMMY Feehan fits so much into his week, and has fit so much into his 63 years, Pack it’s impossible to see him winding down. Tommy WHO? Tommy Feehan is best known around Answer the quiz below, send your racetracks as “Lemonade Tommy”, a entries to: Vetsearch Quiz, c/o GRA nickname he picked up from mates in the Journal, PO Box 93, Nundah, Qld, Paddo Colts rugby league team in 4012 and the first correct entry Sydney when he was 17 because he opened will win the Vetsearch refused to have a drink ... other than Products. lemonade. If it’s characters who are attracted to racetracks, and those characters 1 Qld Greyhound of the make it such a great place to be ... then Year for 2004 Lemonade Tommy has done more than 2 Dam of Highland Flyer his share to help the cause of racing. 3 Winner 2004 He’s almost always got a smile on Top Simbi Award his face, depending on how he is faring on 4 Litter brother to the punt, is quick with a joke, can spin a yarn Trendy Leigh with the best of them, and is never backward 5 Dam of Bearability in coming forward with his views on any topic by his own admission he “never attended”. himself for the Paddo Colts as a youngster. 6 Trainer Jimbooma Jet being discussed. “I went to my first greyhound meeting at In 1957 he was a regular ball boy at Easts 7 Group 1 race won But he’s been like that since he was 17 Gosford with my uncle Laurie Rafferty when and got that job when Australia downed Great by Jimmy Neutron when racing engulfed his world and became I was 10 years old,” he told The Journal. Britain to win the World Cup. 8 Trainer Totally Serious his life. “We caught the dog train from Central to A sporting memorabilia nut, Tommy got 9 Feature race won His father Tom was a factory worker, his Gosford. I went every time Laurie had a dog the autographs of every member of that by Victorious Road mum Dolly a housewife. Mum’s cousin was racing. winning Australian team, a treasured item 10 Author Australian the famous Aussie actor Chips Rafferty. “We went to Dapto, Bulli, Wollongong, even NSW Sports Minister Mike Cleary could Winning Lines Paddington Christian Brothers in Sydney Gosford ... everywhere.” not pry from him to put in a NSW sporting were supposed to educate Tommy Feehan but A rugby league fanatic, he was a star Hall of Fame. “By the time I was 17 I was working for Answers will be printed in the Kevin McIntyre who was then the biggest October edition with the winner of punter in NSW,” said Tom. the Vetsearch Pack. Entries must be “He was a genius at the form ... the greatest received by September 16. form analyst I have ever known.” BEARABILITY The ability of McIntyre, and Lemonade Vetsearch Customer Service Tom himself, was surely tested during those Blue & White Dog, March '96, 35kg. (Credibility-Kissy Bear) days. The amount of racing they took in was 1800 242100 Won 13 races from 14 starts. Trk Rec Twba 25.2. staggering. A normal week consisted of Wolloongong February Answers Excite Ability Star Watch dogs on Monday, Gosford dogs Tuesday, Group 1 Sapphire Classic Sydney’s midweek horse meeting Wednesday 1 Super Burst Group 1 Melb Cup Finalist and Bulli dogs that night, Dapto dogs 2 Our First Try Group 1 Topgun Finalist 3 Bogie Leigh, Fools State, Surf Lorian Group 1 Hobart Thousand Thursday, Friday Harold Park trots, 4 Gleaming Talent Saturday’s horse meeting in Sydney and then 5 Christine Oldfield Bitability Bale Bear Creek Wentworth Park/Harold Park dogs on Group 2 Geelong Cup Saturday night. 6 March 5 Group 2 Geelong Cup Group 2 Tweed Galaxy “And on Sundays we went to the trot 7 Dululu Group 1 Topgun reserve 8 Greys Statesman gymkanas ... and they were huge in those days,” said Tom. 9 Super Gamble Zaability Wagamammo 10 February 5 Multiple trk rec holder Fee: $770 F.S. available Kevin McIntyre was a big time owner. Contact Ken Mew (07) 55464245 Dapto 270m record He raced such star gallopers as Cast Iron, Winner: J Mayne A Group Producing Sire of Exceptional Racers and Quality Broodbitches

The (March, 2005) Journal Page 12 The 'Lemonade' Tommy Story

and won a heat of an Interdominion with “I’ve got the autographs of some of the Single Tax. greatest rugby league players of all time,” he “I was one of six commission agents said. “I’ve had a lot of offers to buy it ... forget working for Kevin at the time,” said Tom. it.” As well he also helped legendary Sydney He says Tulloch is the best thoroughbred punter Perc Galea and his son Bruce. he’s seen and Caducius the best pacer. By the time he was 27, Tom had married The night a drunk jumped the fence at the Colleen and was living a life of racing 24 home turn at the Gabba and tackled a hours a day. greyhound was the silliest thing he has seen “I would always go to the Grafton horse on a racetrack. and dog carnivals, and then we would head “But what many didn’t know was when to Queensland for a couple of weeks holiday he jumped back off the track, someone tackled ... working holidays of course,” he said. him and knocked him out,” said Tom. In 1975 he was on one such working As we have said before, Lemonade Tom holiday when he landed a huge treble. is never short of making his feelings known. “I can’t remember the first two legs but He’s proud of the fact he won a Dotie Wilson won the last leg and I collected “Demonstrator of the Year” award five years $19,000 which in 1975 was pretty good in a row when in Sydney. money ... pretty good by today’s standards as 'Lemonade' Tommy (left) holds court among Will he slow down? well,” he said. Albion Park's Table of Knowledge. “Why should I, I love it,” he said. He and Colleen decided they would stay The personal tragedy of losing his in Queensland. “I saw a house at Southport daughter set he and his family back to an the next day and bought it straight away and it comes to injuries. “Dogs don’t come from second place to rugby league. extent few can imagine. have been there ever since.” behind on sand tracks like they did on grass,” He was head trainer for the Gold Coast His week now consists of Albion Park on There he brought up two daughters Nicole he said. Giants in 1988 and for the past 15 years has Monday and Thursday nights, the Gold Coast and Louise. Tragically Nicole was murdered And he believes grading systems of today been trainer and selector for Group 18 at the dogs on Tuesday and Wednesday and Gold in the US four years ago. have ruined racing. Gold Coast. Coast horses on Saturdays. Her murderer has since been sent to jail “In the old days there would be 16 Free He lives in awe of the ability of Clive “I still love a bet at Wentworth Park as for 17 years, arrested one day before the For All dogs available for city meetings all Churchill the player he says was the greatest well,” he said. tragedy of the World Trade Centre towers in over the country, every week for sprints and ever. “Only Darren Lockyer comes close to He claims he’s in front after all these years the US. distance races.” him,” said Tom. on the punt. Louise works at The Grand golf course He says Albion Park is the hardest track His memorabilia collection runs to horse, “I’m not rich, but I’m rich in other ways on the Gold Coast. “in the world” for a dog to win on first-up. dog and trots as well as rugby league. ... and I wouldn’t change it for quids.” Lemonade Tom has never been one to And he says railers at Albion Park need hide his feelings on any subject. to be able to run slightly off the rail in the When it comes to the best greyhound he back straight and then hug the fence from the has ever seen, it’s Zoom Top by a winning 600m boxes. mile. “They make so much ground on the rail “Did you know Zoom Top won a 300m from the 600m boxes to the finish line, but race on a Monday at Wolloongong, a 500m they need to be off the track a bit in the early on the Tuesday at Gosford, a 617m at Bulli ammit's stages at Albion Park,” he said. on the Wednesday, a 790m at Dapto on the “And anyone who doesn’t give a dog at Thursday and topped it off with a 800 yard least five trials around Albion Park before Z win at Harold Park on the Saturday night,” racing it there is mad. he said. “And that 395m start has been put on for Rearing and “No greyhound today would even attempt bookies. It should be blown up!” that let alone do it,” he said. Lemonade Tom reckons he has never seen Spelling Farm Queensland’s champion Top Simbi holds anything to equal the bookies ring at the pride of place for him among the galaxy of Gabba in the old days. stars he has seen in his new home. “I put $20,000 on Chief Banjo at 2-1 in He loves the old days of racing. Reckons that ring, and he started 5-2 ... and won.” today’s dogs are not as tough, and trainers He says his move to Queensland has been 'If you want your don’t set dogs for races, simply put them the best he’s ever made even though he still Pups For Sale around twice a week just for prizemoney. barracks for the Blues come State of Origin puppy to have He’s not sure sand tracks are great for time every year. 40 acre property provides ... good nutrition, racing despite their obvious advantages when His lifetime on the punt almost takes plenty of * Spacious galloping paddocks galloping and with dams and shade constant care, * Quality feeding and worming take advantage of POSTMAN'S RIDGE program years of * Pups taught to lead at an experience within Greyhound Complex early age and handled the industry and regularly give it the best Trialling Daily * All pups kennelled before start in life on breaking in our farm' (Closed Tues & Wed) * Excellent facilities available From October trials will run from for whelping litters 7am to 9am GEORGE ZAMMIT Contact John and Sharyn Collins Ph (07) 46303688 For any information, pedigrees, faxes, e-mails or photos Mob 0408 789076 Contact George Zammit (07) 54266209

The (March, 2005) Journal Page 13 By DAVID BRASCH Jet is the THEY are almost inseparable around the tracks, that’s Barry King and his son Josh. King of And if it wasn’t for Josh’s prompting, his dad might still be the troubled soul he was a few years ago. The Kings own and race Jimbooma the Creek Jet (Master Havoc-Solid Suzy) the winner of 16 races, including three at Albion Park, and the current “King” of Tweed Heads. for Barry's But it is Barry and his son Josh who have been the real winners. Barry, 47, suffered a mental family breakdown after an accident ruined his health some years ago. He spent two years recovering from the breakdown. It was Josh who suggested he and his dad get a greyhound ... and get on the Head HonchoWalkabout Sid road to recovery. Master Havoc Fitzroy Lass Barry King has been a dog man since Hannah, Barry and Wee Sal Chariot Supreme he was 11 years old and living in JIMBOOMA JET Queenbeyan. Josh King I’m Blessed “I was mates with Barry Coleman with their Solid EbonyMalawi’s Prince whose dad Lionel had dogs at the time,” handy Solid Suzy said Barry. “We went to the dogs Albion Gotta Be Solid Park everywhere in NSW as youngsters.” Mercy TravelBrother Fox Barry got his first greyhound, bought performer Travelling Girl out of the Sporting Globe, and raced as Jimbooma Mattioli after the great fighter Rocky Jet. Mattioli. “He won six races and got me By this time Jimbooma Jet had been hooked,” said Barry. bought from the Ipswich Auction and A couple more that were no good, winner, and it was the last race of the control the situation and shattered my was starting to race. eventually led to Clydesdale King which night so we could not even celebrate ankle,” he said. “Even after seven “I find it hard to train two dogs and won 15 races on the provincial circuit in because we had to drive home,” he said. operations, it couldn’t be fixed.” Jimbooma Jet was showing ability and NSW and then his one and only Barry King was working in a pub at Barry struggles to walk without the had plenty more racing in him so he Wentworth Park winner Amazing Lad Queenbeyan when his life changed aid of a cane these days. The problems stayed,” said Barry. in 1991. dramatically about seven years ago. with his health caused his breakdown. The dog has a 10-point lead in the “The race was worth $1200 to the “I was involved in a fight, trying to “I’ve always been a golfer, all my life, Tweed greyhound of the year standings and when Josh showed plenty of ability which end in June. He’s already won 10 at the sport, my wife Lucy and I moved races there. the family to Queensland so he could Josh has just finished senior and been attend the golf academy here, firstly at accepted to Griffith University to study COOMINYA LODGE Kooralbyn and then at Hills at journalism. Much of his study was done Jimboomba,” said Barry. on a laptop computer while at Albion It was at this time that Josh decided Park on either Monday or Thursday WHELPING - Air-conditioned/heated whelping bays he and his dad needed to get a nights. - Experienced mid-wife on hand greyhound. It was just what they needed. He’s also now working in a day care The pair has been inseparable since. unit to get some “punting funds”. REARING - 100m shaded puppy runs “We bought one sight unseen out of “I call him Daddy Day Care,” said - All pups taught to lead & kennelled the Tabform and it won one race,” said Barry. “He loves the dogs and is the Barry. permanent handler for our dogs.” before breaking in “The next dog we got was Midnight Josh’s hold on this job took a bit of a - Eukanuba Puppy always available Rogue which we got as a pup and he was jolt recently when his 20-year-old sister - Comprehensive worming program a great buy, winning three races at Hannah handled Jimbooma Jet when he Albion Park.” won at Albion Park. It was the first time - Plenty of handling Midnight Rogue went through a form she had led a dog to the start. SPELLING - All dogs are rugged in winter slump so Barry and Josh gave him to The Kings have a Cyrus The Virus- their friend John Pay who has since Aussie April pup now nine months old - Racing diet available if required landed his first Albion Park win with the they bought at the auction, a ready-made HOSPITAL - Ultrasound, and laser dog. replacement for “The Jet”. - Experienced vet nurse on hand - Racing diet if required Free Progesterone Test - No pups, full refund PRE-TRAINING - 12 air-conditioned, fully insulated TOKEN PRINCE $3300 kennels (Malawi's Prince-True Temptation) ELITE STATE $2750 - 400m sawdust straight track (Just The Best-Spark Again) - Fully equipped bullring BRIGHT EBONY $1250 Rocky Ridge (Elle's Commando-Bright Banner) - Fed racing diet with supplements KOBBLE CREEK $1100 What do these winners have in common? (Gun Law Osti-Trojan Tears) Leica Cameo, Our Aker, Broken Tail Dale, Sand Shoe Sally, Rare Courage, MODERN ASSASSIN $990 Serbian Diamond, Saintly Magoic, Tuff Luna, Sweet Georgia, Leica Amethyst? (Awesome Assassin-Magic Gairn) 'We Farm All have been reared at Coominya Lodge! CYRUS THE VIRUS $880 The results speak for themselves. (Black Shiraz-Mystery Bird) Care' JIMMY NEUTRON $880 (Big Ginger Boy-Reeba Honcho Inquiries - CATHY GORDON/RON JACKSON SOLVE THE PUZZLE $880 SAM CAUCHI Jones Rd, Calga, NSW (Light Of Fire-Magic Riddle) PH (02) 43751145 (07) 54264276 FORTIFIED RUSH* $770 Fax: (02) 43751129 Also Pups for Sale: Bitability Bale/Slowood (Fortified Speed-Greys Arizona) Mob: 0418 428786 Banker Hud/La Belle Gazelle FOOL'S HEART $660 Stately Bird/Our Ginger Girl (Just The Best-Heart Spark)

The (March, 2005) Journal Page 14 'Plentiwood' presents ... Flying Excite Ability Nailed Blue Dog, Aug 2000, 40 starts, 18 wins, 15 placings. Over Red Fawn, April $300,000 in stakes. Black, Dec '97 2000, 34kg Scott 16 starts, 9 81 starts, 25 Frozen Semen wins, 4 2nds wins, 13 2nds, 12 3rds. $60,000 Available in stakes. Fee $990 (incl GST) Fee: $550 (incl GST) Swab essential, full refund if no pups Swab essential, full refund if no pups Fee $600 Swab essential, full refund if no pups WON 2002 Group 1 Melbourne Cup (Sandown) Winner 1999 Young Star Classic at WP Best credentialled son of Awesome Assassin north (in 29.77 beating Elgrando, Mint Mojo, November Fury, Cape Winner 1999 NSW St Leger at WP of Sydney. Reality, Lindale Blue, Waterview Star, Ryder Bale) 16 starts, 9 wins, 4 2nds. Albion Pk won 9, including 30.07, 35.03, 35.06. 2003 Group 3 The Temlee (The Meadows) Wenty Pk won Heat PAWS OF THUNDER (in 30.14 beating Knockabout Wok, Lindale Blue, Jimmy Retired after breaking his leg in Adelaide beating Robust Character in 30.16 (Best 30.11). Neutron, Twain, Elgrando, Modern Assassin, Waterview Star) Sandown won 3, including TWO MELB CUP 2002 Warragul St Leger Cup heats January 2000. PRELUDES in 29.76, 30.03. (beating Primo Uno, Brumby Lad) Meadows won in 30.11 (Best) giving Puzzle Prize 2002 Damsels Dash (Sandown) Sire: Malawi’s Prince a start and beating. SECOND Champion sire of: Tenthill Doll, Westend Prince, First look at Meadows, EQUALLED TRK REC 2002 Group 1 Topgun (Sandown) Placard, Token Prince, Prince Of Tigers, Spirit Of (29.88) stewards trial between races. 2003 Group 1 Adelaide Cup (Angle Pk) Will etc. Won heat Ips Cup in 30.58 (TRK REC). 2003 Group 2 Warrnambool Classic Finalist two Bris Cups, Lismore Cup, Sale Cup. Dam: Maudie Sandown Shootout, unlucky 2nd, btn half head by Sire: BEARABILITY Sire of Excite Ability, Zaability, Star Bombastic Shiraz Witch, Bitability Bale, Bear Creek, Wagamama, Silent Champion broodbitch. Dam also of: Fibba (Aust Won Wintersun Cup Tweed 38.06. Ability. Cup), Fraud (2nd Young Star Classic WP, 3rd Vic Dam: RERUN Dam of: AUDREY ELAINE (3rd Group 3 Peters WP, 3rd Silver Chief), Sugarland (2nd Sale 2001 Warragul Cup, 3rd Group 3 2002 Warragul Cup, Puppy Classic, 2nd Warragul St Leger), Runaway Dam: HIGHLAND BRIDE Also dam of: finalist Group 2 Henry Harrison Cup, Sandown Prov Cup, Jury (top Vic sprinter), Malice (top Vic sprinter), PRIMROSE BRIDE (2002 Group 3 NSW Country Group 3 Horsham Cup); BRANDY CREEK RAM (2nd Evening (top Vic sprinter). C’ship; Winged Runner Trophy Alb Pk. Group 3 I'state Chall Richmond, finalist Group 3 Cran winner Alb Pk, Mead, WP, Sand). Cup); JAPANESE COWBOY (Meadows winner) Jimmy Neutron Saintly Crew Brindle, Jan 2001, 33.5kgs Big Ginger Boy-Reeba Honcho by Head Honcho Fee $880 (incl GST) Black, Feb 1998, 33kgs Swab essential, full refund if no pups Malawi’s Prince-Angel Affair by Brother Fox. Record-breaking sprinter and the only Big Ginger Fee $660 (incl GST) Swab essential, full refund if no pups Boy/Black Shiraz dog at stud in Qld/Northern Rivers area. Met and beat the best Australia had to offer. 67 starts, 32 wins, 22 placings Won Group 1 2002 Silver Chief Ran BOD 28 times. (Beating Most Awesome, Arvo’s Junior, Hotline Broke Richmond 400m record winning his maiden (22.78) Hero, Penny Drum) Won Wentworth Pk 16.19, Geelong 19.68, Cranbourne 17.75, Sale 24.29, 2nd Group 1 Golden Easter Egg Warragul 24.35, Traralgon 17.14 and Bendigo. 4th The Temlee Won 10 straight, all FFA including 2001 Geelong Cannonball. Sensational times: The Meadows 29.90, 34.36, Sandown 29.77, WP 29.98, Won 7 from 10 at Wentworth Pk. Ballarat 31.10. Won Warrnambool in 18.85 (trk rec 18.84) Sire: Big Ginger Boy. (Brother to Black Shiraz). Sire of Oh Behave, NOW PROVEN SIRE OF Henerik Bale, Kumta Chase, Rare Aussie, Marungi Storm etc. * Wild Seattle (Dapto short course trk rec, Group 3 Hunter Valley Cup) Dam: Reeba Honcho From the same damline as Topgun winner Wylie * Aussie Kashkow (Nowra trk rec) Boy. Dam also of It’s A Living (Meadows 30.25, 30.23), Complicated * Multiple city winners from first litters to race (Angle Pk 35.97), Implicated (Meadows 30.27), Karl (Meadows Sire: Malawi’s Prince ... champion sire and proven sire of sires. 30.46), Princess Atta (Cannington 31.14), Token Reality (Meadows Dam: Angel Affair. Champion producer. Dam of Proper Tears 30.44). and Henry Hand both proven top class sires, also Deep Love (dam of Lissiloo), Fine Azz. Contact: DEAN TURLEY Ph/Fax (02) 6664 1250 or 0427 041238 Email: [email protected]

The (March, 2005) Journal Page 15 Greyhound Adoption GBOTA News Program News Ray Burman

Many people ask us how we “deprogram” a racing dog and turn it in to a family pet. The truth is, most greyhounds naturally have all of the traits that make them ideal household companions, they just need a little assistance to adjust to their new life. We have a procedure in place that gives all of the dogs placed on our waiting list an excellent chance to retire to a comfortable existence with a loving new owner. Awards Night current opportunity to “beat the grader” and When a dog first comes into our program, it is placed in kennels for observation and Congratulations to the organisers of this win up to four fifth grade races will not be basic testing. We need to be sure the dog is sound and healthy and it will get along well event. It was well run and enjoyed by all who available. with other dogs of differing breeds, before it is placed into foster care. attended. Unfortunately the new policy document It is then taken for a cat test. Not all greyhounds are good with cats, but many are. It was no surprise to most that Bogie Leigh was not available for evaluation prior to the We get quite a few cat owners wishing to adopt greyhounds as pets, so it is important we was crowned the Queensland Greyhound of writing of this article. know how the greyhound will react to them. the Year as she had posted an imposing race It will be scrutinized by the QGBOTA After these basic assessments, the greyhound is placed into a foster carer’s home. record over the previous 12 months. Well when available to ensure that licensees are The foster carers follow a detailed guide in order to introduce the dog to many of the done to Tony and Fleur Brett. not disadvantaged. situations it will encounter in its life as a pet. The winner of the QGBOTA Albion Park Around the Tracks These include busy streets, slippery floors, other animals, and noisy household strike rate award was won by Sarah Pringle Gold Coast appliances. Foster carers are not required to be experts at dog training, rather they are with an amazing strike rate of 44%. That’s Disappointing to see this club is still asked to show kindness and patience as they gradually accustom the dog to a strange almost a winner every two runners. Well done having to extend nominations. Maybe they new world outside the racing kennel. Sarah. should look at their programing and come up The foster carers fill out an assessment book on the dog, which helps us to ensure it Congratulations to all the other Award with some innovative races similar to that of will go to a new home that will be suited to its personality. Some dogs thrive in busy, winners. the Capalaba club! noisy environments, while others are more suited to the quiet life. Internet Noms Albion Park Ideally the dogs stay in two or more foster homes, so they are exposed to different The GRA in keeping up with the The recent “Surf Club” night was well types of experiences. technology age introduced Internet attended and it was great to see the “New Greyhounds are very adaptable in new situations and are naturally very curious. nominations last month and from all reports Faces” having a bet and a drink and generally Rather than being a one person dog, they show affection and friendliness to everyone. it is being well patronized by an increasing enjoying themselves. For this reason, the foster care system works so well. number of licensee. It is the latest and greatest The club must do something about the Once we feel the dog is ready to be adopted, we carefully assess any potential new way to nominate. food on offer to encourage existing and any adopters, and visit their homes. The important thing for us is that both the greyhound, Congratulations GRA. of these new patrons to attend meetings. and the new owners, live up to all expectations and are happy with each other. New Class Policy Capalaba The new owners are asked Well done to this club on its innovative The GRA is in the process of changing to sign a contract with us, program. the current Class policy for the Gold Coast agreeing to give the dog the Eleven races on some days not conducive and Ipswich club. best possible care for the rest to racing. of its life. The policy has not yet been finalised, We keep in contact with however, I am led to believe that in future the Membership the new owners to provide class on both these tracks will be the same, Since the last Journal I am pleased to any assistance or guidance with the prizemoney to be approx $750 (win) report there have been 12 new members join they may require. for the Tuesday and Wednesday meetings. the association. You will not be able to win more than three We need a strong membership base to Fifth grade races on either of these tracks enable the association to “fight” for the issues whereas under the previous two class policy that will be for the betterment of the industry. you could win four fifth grade races at those Family Membership costs $15 Little Lightning ... best tracks. Single Membership costs $10 known now as Amy. It would appear that Albion Park will not Application forms are available at the be effected by the new policy, however, the meetings or by contacting myself on 0413 755 251. Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at Albion Park starting a 6.30pm. WIRE GREYHOUND MUZZLES Letter to the Editor * SUPER QUALITY 1.25MM STAINLESS STEEL * SPRING TEMPERED WIRE Dear Sir, * SILVER SOLDERED I was one of the fortunate 300 people * EXTREMELY STRONG, BUT VERY LIGHTWEIGHT who went to the Hilton Hotel early in February to attend the 2004 Qld Greyhound * 9 COLOUR CODED SIZES IN STOCK AT ALL TIMES of the Year awards. * COLOURED HEAD BAND & NECK BAND. & BLACK It would be remiss of me not to write NOSE BAND - ALL BANDS ADJUSTABLE and congratulate, firstly the Greyhound * MANUFACTURING MUZZLES FOR 18 YEARS Racing Authority, and secondly the Brisbane Club. What a wonderful night we all had. *** RECOMMENDED BY TOP RACING CLUBS WORLDWIDE *** The night went smoothly, all at my table loved the food, and it was great to see so COLOUR CODING many up dancing the night away. Miller's Muzzles Orange 8" Blue 8 1/4" Red 8 1/2" But I must congratulate Tony Brett on the eloquence of his speech after Bogie Suite 1601/80 Clarendon St Black 8 3/4" White 9" Yellow 9 1/4" Leigh was named the Greyhound of the Southbank, Vic, Aust, 3006 Brown 9 1/2" Purple 9 3/4" Green 10" Year. He did himself proud. Ph: (03) 96820001 Bogie Leigh has done us proud for the Fax: (03) 96820005 PRICES past two years. Mobile: 0418 315790 0-9 units $16 each 10-49 units $12 each Greyhound racing did itself proud at its Website: www.millersmuzzles.com 50-99 units $11 each 100+ units $10 each night of nights and I will be there next year Email: [email protected] Bigger quantity by negotiation Postage & handling $7 for sure. Ray Knudsen

The (March, 2005) Journal Page 16 Daleys Gold Balligari* Just The Facts . . . Burst AsunderWestmead Move

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The (March, 2005) Journal Page 17 Neil Bowe describes her as “a rare greyhound, not a champion but very honest and reliable ... and that’s rare”. Brothers Gerard and The Lady Neil Bowe. Journal Editor DAVID BRASCH looks back on the was just career of Lady Modish.

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IT was 1983 and a youthful Neil Bowe buy her.” Modish Newmore King* had decided to give greyhound training a try Lady Eventide on his own after a few decades of helping his Modish was by None For father Jimmy up at Clifton. He needed a good None-Modish Girl and Bowe admits he dog to help him on his way and headed to knew nothing of either sire or dam. “Max had Lismore to meet up with the Auld family from raced the sire and his son Jimmy told me he Tatura. was a handy dog.” Max and his son Jim were in Lismore with Neil Bowe promptly took Lady Modish a team of young dogs and they had one which back to Clifton and spelled her. would suit Bowe. “At the end of the first week at home, Lady “I went to Lismore to see this dog, but he Modish came on season,” he said. “We was a sprinter and there was no way he was decided to give her the full three months off going to run 558m at the Gabba, so I was and it worked wonders for her.” never going to buy him,” said Bowe. When she finally came back into training, “But while I was there, they produced a Lady Modish, a poor straight track worker, 16-month-old bitch called Lady Modish to didn’t show much. But the Bowes brought her win a maiden. along slowly, gradually getting her fit. “I liked her straight away and even though “But once we took her to Ipswich she “Look at her form,” he said. “A Lismore put each other out of business,” said Neil. she hadn’t run much time, you had to started trialling quick, running 30.70 just win in slow time, an unplaced at Grafton and “She came back to Harold Park in Sydney remember she was only a baby, was on a long before we were ready to put her in, and that a very slow win at Ipswich. We headed to for the National Sprint final and was really trip away from home, and was a great railer was good enough to back her on,” said Neil. Bundaberg, backed her into 6-4on and she no hope because it wasn’t her sort of track. and very strong to the line. And back her they did. won by eight lengths in the best of the day. “I think Busy Vintage won it and most of “A few of the litter were going really well, “I had $2000 on her and won $14,000 and “Then we took her to the Gabba and got the field was all big track speedsters.” but I liked this bitch. it was the biggest run I have ever seen in all 6-1 at her first start there and she won, then In all Lady Modish raced just over 50 “I pestered Max but he wouldn’t sell.” the years I’ve been watching greyhound 5-1 the next week and she won again. times for 16 wins and 12 placings. A week or so later, the Auld boys headed races,” he said. “She won three in a row at the Gabba and “She kept reasonably sound but towards to Grafton for the time-honoured carnival and “She drew box seven, got out Ok, started by this time we had won about $60,000 on the end of her career she was getting a few things turned bad for them, and tops for Neil to head to the fence when an inside dog ran her.” niggling problems that all built up against Bowe. straight off the track at the first turn. After that Lady Modish quickly rose to her,” said Neil. “Max backed the bitch and a brother to “She lost lengths and went back to last. top grade. Neil says she should have won the “We kept in touch with Max and Jimmy her and they both got beaten,” he said. “Both But she got going again, got onto the fence Gabba Constellation in 1984 but for heavy Auld and I even bought Brindle Ash from of them came out of bad boxes in short races, and started making steady ground. By the interference. By March she was FFA class, them and she ran 30.20 at Ipswich on the old so you had to forgive them. home turn, she was still a fair way off the by April had won a heat of the Gabba Gold track and that was flying.” “I was at the right place at the right time leaders, but she kept coming and won ... in Cup, and was Invitation class over 558m. Neil Bowe says greyhound trainers need and ask Max to sell the bitch to me. He’d done 31.50.” In September she ran 32.89 to win the two things to be a success, good greyhounds his money and I bought her for $2500. Neil knew his bitch by then, and was state final of the National Sprint. and good support. “If Max hadn’t done his money that night acutely atuned to landing a good old fashioned “At first we went to Sandown for a big In the Bowe family he had all that, his at Grafton, I would never have been able to plonk. Invitation race and Rustic Venture and her wife Cheryl and kids Justin and Patrina, as well as sisters Helen and Maria and, not long after, his brother Gerard who was transferred Track Open from 8am in Winter back to the area and has since carried on the Tues, Thurs, Saty training. Rearing Lady Modish was eventually retired and & Sunday had three litters, by Chariot Supreme, Legendary Kid and a one pup litter to a sire Neil can’t even remember what it’s name was. “She had plenty that could run, including Spelling Blossom’s Legend who won 23 races and won at three different Grafton carnivals which is a bit of a feat,” he said. “And there was Psychedelic Boy who dropped a back muscle after three starts but Breaking-in still came back to win at the Gabba. Lots of them had ability but for some reason or Call another they didn’t all get to show it.” Rick Fall Old age eventually caught up with Lady Modish. And Neil Bowe, after a brush with Our track officialdom, decided it was time to hang up his collars and leads. Any inspection of remarkably “For the first 12 months I was at a loss Encounter about what to do, but I went back into building our complex is welcome and I’m glad I did. It was a blessing really,” similar to he said. Kennels(phone for appointment) & . Breaking-inTrack Distances Bowe describes Lady Modish as not the Albion fastest greyhound he trained, but certainly the 300m and 520m. Sand Surface. best. (07) 54264338 or 0427 264338 New rearing yards 200m long “She was very honest and reliable ... and Park that’s rare.”

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The (March, 2005) Journal Page 19 Three mates target greyhounds

THERE’S a trio of mates on the Gold Coast who would “It’s a brand new product. We received a shipment just like to “put the weights on” the greyhound industry. before Christmas,” said Lowe. Peter Lowe, Peter Nicholson and David King, all ex- Lowe said his company had been approached by a Sydneyites, have been running South East Queensland greyhound trainer in the Gold Coast area about a specific Scales on the Gold Coast for the past 12 years. scale to weigh his dogs. “We have 100 years experience in the industry between “He took one look at the DSK-300 and bought it the three of us,” said Peter Lowe. “And we’d like to give immediately,” said Lowe. greyhound racing the benefit of that experience.” “It was exactly what he wanted.” All three worked for a national scales company in Sydney The unit sells for $650 and comes with 12 months before decided to head to the Gold Coast in July 1993 and warranty on parts and labour. establish their own import and wholesale business. Features of the unit include its heavy duty construction, “We have 50 distributors throughout the country, in all a 900mmx 580mm platform, a large remote digital display, states and all throughout Queensland,” said Lowe. backlight display and its 300kg capacity. South East Queensland Scales is selling the DSK-300 a It runs off 240 volt and battery power. scale originally designed for the veterinary industry and now Lowe and his partners can be contacted on (07) adapted for greyhounds. 55645144.

Capalaba Ipswich The 2005 Highland Smash Repair Congratulations to the GRA on the new At The Vince Curry Memorial Maiden Series is format for Greyhound of the Year. well underway and even though numbers It was very well organised and the are down on previous years the quality Capalaba table enjoyed the night out standards certainly have not been lowered. particularly club secretary Bernie Culey, Secretary's Desk Paua To Burn, a finalist in 2004, treasurer Marilyn Collett and major sponsor reinforced that Australia’s richest maiden John Klose and his wife Kathleen. series is the launching pad for many high The Club is now back into the swing of fields are compiled. class dogs with some outstanding race the racing year so it is important to keep an consolations each worth $400 to the Two consolations can only be run if 16 performances recently. eye on the Capalaba program to ensure you winner. nominations are received. This race is being The final acceptances for the Highland are racing for the best prizemoney. The Club will conduct as many heats as programed to give trainers with maidens Smash Repair Puppy Auction have now Two big events coming up are the nominations and kennel space will allow. who unsuccessfully contest the Vince Curry closed with 105 received. Tommy Hoyland Memorial Maiden series Trainers will need to nominate series to have a crack at another maiden With two nights of heats, trainers are at the end of March. The final is worth specifically for the consolations. Preference worth decent prizemoney. reminded nominations close for both heat $1000 to the winner and there will be two will be given to greyhounds who finish in a higher placing in the heat when consolation At the end of April there will be a rich nights on March 31. maiden series conducted courtesy of Rocky This is the last of the one-race series Ridge Farm, Sam Cauchi and Jim Osborn. with the 2006 series being a two-race series Once again the Club will conduct as over 431m and 520m. many heats as nominations and kennel Congratulations to all concerned with space allow. The final will be worth $3000 the organising of the Greyhound of the Year Renzo Park to the winner as well as a free service to function. Elite State. This type of function takes the award Second in the final will receive $750 as and our industry to a new level. With the well as a free service to Fool’s Heart. Third experience gained from this year, we all (Formerly known as Simpson's Spelling Kennels) is $250 and fourth $100. look forward to the 2006 function. A consolation will also be conducted Thank you to all those who have and the winner will receive $1000 as well provided feedback on our decision to run as a free service to Cyrus The Virus. our 431m Maidens on a Tuesday night and Spelling - Rearing - Pre-training Trainers will need to nominate the 520m races at the Wednesday race specifically for the consolation. Preference meeting. will be given to greyhounds who finish in a Most of it has been positive and as Offering you and your valuable greyhounds a higher placing in the heat when consolation stated we will review our position at the LIFETIME OF EXPERIENCE field is compiled. conclusion of the trial period. in the industry!

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The (March, 2005) Journal Page 20 Totally Serious

Black Dog, Sept 2000, 30.2kgs. Ashigga-O'shanti by Head Honcho 150 starts, 33 wins, 39 2nds, 22 3rds. $100,000 in stakes. Albion Park: 20 wins, 34 placings. Winner also at Capalaba, Ipswich, Gold Coast, Tweed Heads.

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The (March, 2005) Journal Page 21 TWO of Australia’s most prestigious classics were run on the same night last month, the National Futurity and National Derby and as both these races can do, they create special stories and emotional scenes. Despite the number of $100,000 races NSW News around the country now, both these Group 1 events will never lose their value. It was a night where relief, achievement and justification came for trainers John Westerlo Gary Clark and Ken and Mary Wright. Westerlo was close to tears as Lukeamy scored one of the most staggering Group wins in the Futurity. Eiffella reduced his trainer Ken Wright to tears as he won a Derby the race his trainer Bulli with success, Dapto then WP. Craig was in an has been trying to win for 15 years. Craig is friends with trainer Glen Suter unfamiliar position this The Derby has a special affiliation to any who had a full kennel at the time when Frosty night. owner, trainer and breeder, it has been the Fruits was due to enter his kennels. Suter rang “I’m used to working case since its inception back in 1963. Chappelow and asked if he could take the on nights like this, but now Wright finished third in the Futurity with bitch, informing him she would be city class. I’m part of it, it’s a strange All Style an hour earlier and then the Frosty Fruits is owned by two AFL feeling. Wentworth Park champ Eiffella won his 12th identities, Mat Frost and Brett Allison. Frost “I didn’t get the nerves race at the track in just 16 starts, running a works closely with Swans coach Paul Ruse until walking to the boxes, near track record and race record to beat a and Allison is also part of their coaching team had it been Sandown or hot Derby field. after his success as a player with North Albion Park it may have The victories of both Lukeamy and Melbourne during their premiership success been different as WP is like Eiffella will be talked about in years to come in the late 90s. my own backyard but as we look back at the history of both Classics. Craig comes from a well-known and reality sets in quickly,” Each year there is personal triumphs successful greyhound family and contributes Chappelow said. among the beaten division and this year his success to his father Ken who has been Frosty Fruits’ future young owners and trainers played a part in training for 25 years. looks to be contesting the the final field of both races. The family, along with Craig’s major classics which may Two-year-old bitch, Frosty Fruits, a grandfather Aurther, grew up with one of the now include the Nowra winner of six races from 14 starts going into best conditioners of their era, the late John Classic, Canberra Classic, QLD Futurity, property during school holidays and that the Futurity final was provided with a great Clayton who was studmaster of the famous Ladies Bracelet, Peter Mosman and Young eventually led to him being a finalist in a education by her patent trainer Craig Menangle Park Stud. He also trained trotters Star, all run in the next four months. Young Trainer of the Year. He raced Lots Of Chappelow (pictured right). before turning to the chasers. Craig’s uncle, “The boys have me travelling around Fire who won nine races, a dog he bred Fortune had been on his side from the Gary, is also a trainer. Australia now they have tasted Group racing himself. start, lucky to have the bitch, Chappelow took Craig has been an employee at WP for with their first dog,” Craig said. He has always had a passion to work with her to Goulburn back in November to win six years working in the kennels and as The Easter Egg is also an option but it planes and after doing an apprenticeship in her first two races then made the transition to support starter on race nights. will mean taking on open class and the best, sheet metal he now works as an engineer in and the trio will determine that in the next the International terminal at Sydney Airport. fortnight. If five years of training, with a handful of Now 27, Craig was always destined to dogs, can result in preparing a Group 1 pursue some path in the sport. finalist, then Craig Chappelow is a fine He would spend time on his family’s acquisition to the sport. Damian hits the jackpot

INTERSTATE truck driver Damian Quigg pulled in at Newcastle just before Christmas for an overnight stop ... and went home to Beenleigh as a greyhound trainer. Quigg, 50, decided to have a drink at a local pub which just happened to have been sold by the publican. The Ultimate Clients “I put $50 through the poker machines and got a jackpot ... the machine just kept paying,” said Quigg. The Ultimate greyhound timer is a The Ultimate is currently being used “But the publican said he couldn’t pay breakthrough for the greyhound industry around Australia. me the $1200 I had won. I knew he had and trainers. Included among the users are: greyhounds and I suggested I would take It's portable and is suited to both straight * Ipswich Club one of his dogs and a bit of cash and call it and oval tracks. The Ultimate can be used * Qld breaking-in tracks quits.” out of the boxes or for handslips. - Encounter Kennels The greyhound is Moonshine Davgar Two models are available in both 240V - Golden View (Galilee-Jessica Davgar) and when she AC or 24v DC battery operated. * Paul Wheeler kennel in NSW swapped ownership late last year had not The Budget Model includes the Timer * Doctors Kennels in Victoria started since October 2004 and had raced unit, Limit Switch, Sensors and Cabling. * Leading Qld trainers 36 times for four wins and 10 placings. The Premium Model has all of the - Reg Kay Nothing to write home about, but components of the Budget Model but - Paul Felgate Damian was happy to be a new greyhound allows for multiple sectional and overall - Ray Russell owner-trainer. His wife Mary didn’t know times. - Sarah Pringle what to think. Damian and Mary Quigg and the jackpot. The Ultimate is easy to operate and - Ray Burman “It didn’t surprise Mary when I came installation is simple and is very much do- home with the greyhound,” said Damien. and have been walking her and then walking it-yourself. Contact The publican brought the dog around to her some more,” he said. the pub the morning after Damian’s win and “Maybe I’m going through a mid-life Cost All inquiries to Kevin Jackson home the red fawn bitch went to Beenleigh crisis, but I like to sit in the pub having a alongside Damian in his truck. punt, so it will make a change to be racing Premium Model - Approx $3000 Ph 0418 784120 Beenleigh locals have been giving myself.” Budget Model - Approx $2000 Damian a few tips on the art of training, a Moonshine Davgar has some claim to or (07) 33498036 crash course you could say. fame. One of her direct female ancestors is Email: [email protected] “I went straight out and bought a kennel, Temora Lee, dam of the legendary Temlee.

The (March, 2005) Journal Page 22 VICTORIAN studmaster and trainer stud,’’ he said. Neville King has unearthed another REGULAR Group race finalist Sun potential superstar in Azzaneed Ispeed. Hero had his moment in the spotlight The youngster clocked an with his win in the $14,000 to win unbelievable 29.73 in the opening round Warragul Cup (424m). of the Victorian Vic Breeders series at Victorian News Sun Hero broke his Victorian Group Sandown, although he was unlucky to be race hoodoo for Victorian trainer of the beaten in the semi-finals. moment Andrea Dailly. The pup is by Nobody’s Fool out of Sun Hero had contested five previous Azz For Now (Prince Of Tigers- Andrew Thompson Group features in Victoria, the Victorious Road). Cranbourne Cup (2nd), Ballarat Cup King trained Victorious Road, which (3rd), Shepparton Cup (4th), Maturity won the South Australian Oaks and the Classic (4th) and Horsham Cup (2nd). Laurels. He also won the 2004 Group 2 “Greyhounds will get some attention Wertern Australia Derby and was a if they run those sort of times, especially Sun Hero finalist in the Group 1 Paws Of Thunder as pups,’’ King said of his up-and-coming (3rd), Group 1 National Sprint star. “He broke in at Tooradin in 21.75 Championship (3rd), Group 2 Peter when he was 13 months old.” Mosman Classic (2nd), Group 3 Golden King said after a spell he brought Easter Egg Consolation (3rd) and the Azzaneed Ispeed back in and worked Group1 National Derby (7th). him into some fitness. The sprinter has now contested 12 “He started going good, but he hurt Group finals and has notched 20 wins, his stopper bone. He was breaking 18 with 15 seconds and eight thirds from 55 seconds at Cranbourne and I had the Vic starts. Breeders at Sandown in mind,’’ he said. The Warragul Cup win also earned “He handslipped well at Sandown Dailly her second Victorian provincial and then I put him in a half-field and he cup in three weeks after Pastrana got knocked down, dropped back about Baletook out the group two Cranbourne 10 lengths and then flew home to run King said he was gob-smacked when King has had some handy dogs over Cup. second. It was a good run.’’ his chaser improved 11 lengths in four the years, but didn’t back away from Sun Hero, $4 second favourite, King said Azzaneed Ispeed hurt a toe days to clock 29.73. declaring Azzaneed Ispeed as the fastest defeated favourite Arejay Saint two-and- in the run. “I couldn’t believe it when he ran chaser he had put a lead on. a-quarter-lengths in a slick 23.90. “He had some time off and I then that time,” he said. “Zazziam was strong and Victorious The Warragul Cup lost a bit of its gave him another run at Sandown and “Then he came out in the semis and Road had plenty of speed, but this bloke lustre after boom sprinter Whisky he went 30.44,’’ he said. got poleaxed, pulled a tendon off his ulna just might have it all,’’ he said. Assassin missed out winning his heat by “I knew he was a bit underdone but I bone and hurt the L7 in his back. It nice King has also stood Nobody’s Fool in just a neck. thought he would improve. The day of to have a good track but it would be even Victoria. Sun Hero’s winning time was just the Vic Breeders heats was 37 degrees nicer to keep him on the track. “He’s just about passed it now, but over five lengths off the 23.59 track and I was going to scratch him, but then “When they were four wide on the he’s been a good dog. He’s thrown some record, held by 2003 Warragul Cup he drew inside and I decided to let him first corner something was going to have quality pups and he’s probably been winner Knockabout Wok, which was race.’’ to give.’’ among Credibility’s most reliable sons at trained by Dailly’s husband Tom.

The (March, 2005) Journal Page 23 Flighty Moon (Aurie Moon-Best Beau) was a Northern Rivers broodbitch whose Spotlight on Australian name appeared regularly in the pedigrees of notable greyhounds of that period. Winning Lines She is probably best known as being the dam of the sensational sprinter Spotted Lightning (by Magic Lightning). Trained by Frank Bellamy, he had 15 Flighty starts for 12 wins and three placings, won the Peter Rose 1962 July Cup at Grafton, 1961 Commonwealth Invitation Challenge (Harold Moon Park), 1962 City Tatts Club Spring C’ship (Hpk), 1961 Tweed River One Thousand and WHISKY ASSASSIN ran track records at Cessnock, Lismore, of the Flighty Moon line as he had a triple 2005 Bulli Gold Plate, 2004 TAB Topgun, 2004 Sandown Shootout, 2004 Geelong Cup, Grafton, Capalaba and Tweed Heads. cross (5x4x5) of that wonderful bitch and a 2004 Shepparton Cup, 2004 Ballarat Cup, TR Sandown Park 515m, Geelong 457m, On trips south he defeated the best 4x3 cross of her son Spotted Lightning. Shepparton 440m, Ballarat 450m. sprinters in the land such as Sungari, Hot Top, Ungwilla Lad was also a very successful Rocket Mac, Pine Top, Which Chariot, stud dog. Pretty Short Tamaroo, Dashingtel, Rookon and His progeny included General Jeff, Black New Tears Saskaview. Starfire Lady Aztec, Kirsty’s First, Final Dream, Silver Tail Light Of Fire At stud Spotted Lightning was again a Miss, Barmill, Bavarian Aztec, Curly Talk, Chariot Supreme Centrefire success. Dick’s Gem, Exciting Lady, Girl Willa, Shining Light His progeny included Paul’s Pal, Thunder Glinell Mouse, Kilmarney Lad, Lauraville, Awesome Assassin Acacia Park Lane, Tara Flash, Daily Tide, Meteor Paso, Letrac’s Choice, Little Remlap, Lucky Acacia Ablaze Dark Durante, Diamond Au Go Go, Fairbairn Watusi Rose Monaro, Major Willa, Matthew’s Angel, Tranquil Flame Light, Forest Dew, Lightning Bay, Magic Milko Man, Mullewa’s Idol, Painted Daisy, Eaglehawk Star Placid Dove Fuel, Miss Limit, Special Notice, Spotted Papuana, Parachute Luck, Pretty New, Pretty Mad Midge Baron, Royal Temper and Arctic Light. Silver, Rare Discovery, Smart Mission, WHISKY ASSASSIN Whisper Wishes Flighty Moon was also dam of Carnham Sophistication, Turbo Jet and Willaway Lad. Grove Whisper* Valley, Miss Rookon, Pine Classic and Mary Grove Road Ungwilla Lad’s sister Princess Tanjo was Captain Standby Wanda. a classy broodbitch. Chariot Supreme Bay City Roller Carnham Valley (by Rogilla’s Idol) won Her litter to Kawati Boy included Bay Road Queen the 1960 Autumn Cup at Wentworth Park. Handicap (12 wins from 17 starts inc 1981 Princess Whisky Brother Fox Miss Rookon threw Lawnton 400yd National Derby), Grand Phantom (TR Orange Amerigo Man record holder Top Rookon, while Pine Classic Promises Free 497m) and Notice Me (1982 Nat Dist C’ship Cayenne Bale was the dam of Pinetian (1969 Geelong WA Fnl (Can), 1981 Summer Gift Can). World Acclaim Red Fire Bale Bookmakers Cup), Rare Pine(1971 Princess Tanjo was also Mercia Bale NCA Cup (Sandown Pk)) and grandmother of Tanjo Fern (1985 Miakite Creek, mother of My Stage Spring Gift Can). Sire: AWESOME ASSASSIN (Top sprinter, top sire). Sire of: AWESOME MACHINE (2002 Qld GOTY, (TR Horsham 710m). Sweet Deebana was also the 2002 Winter Carnival Cup BGC, 2002 Qld Derby BGC, 2003 Hodgson Mem Spk, TR Gold Coast 457m), COLLISION Mary Wanda (by Jalna’s dam of Sweet Jubilee, a bitch who (2003 Vic Peters Mem Wpk, TR Wentworth Pk 520m), FLOODFAWN (2000 Traralgon Puppy Classic, 2001 Traralgon Spark) was an outstanding stayer was exported to America and Cup, 2002 Gippsland Series Chall Tra, TR Traralgon 513m), FLY ON BONNIE (2002 West End SA Distance Title who won the 1959 Spring Tphy produced JR’s Vigilante, a Grade Apk, 2001 Victoria Cup Crn, TR Angle Park 731m), HARVEY BALE (2004 Border Park Galaxy, 2004 Warrnambool (Wpk) and kept the damline to the A sprinter who became a handy Cup, 2003 Ballarat Young Star Classic), HOTSHOW LIL (2002 Nat Futurity Wpk, 2002 Ladies Bracelet Wpk), fore when she produced the stud dog. KATELLA BALE (2002 Sandown Laurels), MODERN ASSASSIN (2002 Perth Cup Can, 2002 Paws Of Thunder influential broodbitch Wandarook One of his progeny was Rapido Wpk, 2002 Nat Sprint C’ship Vic Fnl Spk, 2001 Geelong Cup, TR Sandown Pk 515m), MOST AWESOME (2003 (by Rookon). Gal, winner of the prestigious Aust Cup Mea, 2002 Allfab Puppy Classic Dap), PAUA TO BURN (2004 Sapphire Crown Classic Spk, 2004 Wandarook was the dam of Star Wonderland Derby. Sandown Laurels, TR Sandown Park 515m, Nowra 520m, Bulli 472m), PROVEN LETHAL (2004 Sandown Cup), Monarch, Black Hilda, Dilkara Girl, Bundy Lass (Lord Galaxy-Sweet WINSOME DOLLARS (2001 Young Star Classic Wpk, 2001 Mosman Mem Wpk, 2001 Bob Payne Winter Stake Miss Wongarbon and Sky Gazer. Deebana) was the dam of one of North Wpk, 2003 Cyril Rowe South Coast Cup Bul), WINSOME SHOT (2003 Paws Of Thunder Wpk). The smart Northern Rivers performer Star Queensland’s favourite greyhounds, Cousin Monarch won 19 races (all at Grafton) Marcus. 1st Dam: PRINCESS WHISKY (5 wins Wpk 30.75) including the 1973 Clarence River Distance He ran track records over 544m at Cairns dam of: WHISKY PETE (2003 NZ Stayers Cup) C’ship. and 498m at Townsville and ventured to the KIARA WHISKY (Spk 30.38) He stood at stud in Bundaberg and sired Gabba to annex the 1982 Johnnie Walker SMOKEY WHISKY Wpk 43.34) Marawana Miss (TR Bundaberg 720m), Star Series. He sired Uptown Princess who won SMOOTH PRINCESS (Mea 30.46), Spk 30.37) Factor (1981 Teys Bros Puppy Classic, Law) the 1989 Cairns Cup and 1988 Burdekin WHISKY’S TOKEN (2 wins Wpk 30.66) and the smart stayer Tardy Star who appears Valley Cup. 2nd Dam: CAYENNE BALE in the damline behind many of Queensland’s Miss Wongarbon (Chariot Charm- dam of: FIRE AND SPEED (2002 Toledo Trailers Capital Classic Act, 3 wins Wpk 30.60, 5 best performers such as Bundy Cane, Bundy Wandarook) was the dam of the good stayers wins Apk 29.77) Cola, Miner’s Arms, Pretty Tardy, Queen’s Captain Winter (1974 Gabba Gold Cup) and GLIDING WHISKY (Wpk 31.06) Ace, I’m An Angel, Tardy Tears, Tar Dinn, Hunter Sam (1972 Metropolitan Cup Wpk, SPOTTED SHIRAZ (2 wins BGC 35.69) Faithful Hawk etc. TR Bulli 977m). 2nd dam of: KELLY’S SPIRIT (2004 Qld Cup BGC, 14 wins BGC 35.21, 42.29) An interesting aspect of his stud career Their sister Adios Devil produced 1978 AWESOME FORCE (2 wins BGC 35.72) was that he sired 28 litters and every pup was Beaumont Park Bracelet winner Barry’s 3rd Dam: RED FIRE BALE solid black in colour. Angel, dam of Matthew’s Angel (1983 Appin dam of: JESSICA BALE (1991 Cessnock Stayers Cup) Black Hilda was the dam of Cyclone Lil Anniversary Cup). VELVET BALE (1991 Maitland Oaks) (mother of 1978 Association Cup winner Wandarook’s most influential daughter LUANA BALE (1993 Supercoat Petcare Classic Dap) Cyclone Corsica) and Speedy Clogs, a top would have been Sky Gazer (by Winter 2nd dam of: EXPLOSIVE ECHO (1997 Orange Cup, TR Orange 502m) class stayer who won 25 races and finished a Parade). SIANDRA BALE (1997 Christmas Gift Apk) close second to He’s Some Boy in the 1973 Her progeny included Sky Bandit (1979 DRASTIC ACTION (1996 Penrith Derby, 1996 Appin Ann Cup) National Distance C’ship at the Gabba. Bundaberg Cup), Adios Pancho (1975 MIRREN BALE (1998 Hobart Thousand) Speedy Clogs also sired the feature Richmond Cannonball), Black Skopos (1980 JINNY BALE (TR Port Pirie 516m) winners Wendalung and Timeaclog. Haig Tphy Rch), Hoolahan (an Invitation LEHMAN BALE (TR Young 347m) Dilkara Girl produced Sweet Deebana, winning bitch at Harold Park who set a track WINFREY BALE (2000 Labour Day Cup Apk) best known as the dam of the champion record for 366m at Appin), Artemis Jet (a CLAREMONT BALE (1998 St Pat’s Day Sprint Apk, 1998 Easter Sprint Apk) Ungwilla Lad. handy stayer who was dam of Cowra 327m 3rd dam of: UTAH BALE (2000 Mandurah Derby) He won 201/2 races from 43 starts record breaker Decathlon), Petite Koala (dam BURALI BALE (2001 Silver Chief Mea) including the 1975 Australian Cup, 1975 of good New Zealand sire, Club’s Colours) HUEGILL BALE (TR Canberra 530m) National Straight Track C’ship at Capalaba and the 1974 NSW Greyhound Of The Year, LAST ROADY (2003 Strathalbyn Cup) and is regarded as one of the all-time great Miss High Lo. HENERIK BALE (2001 Nat Sprint C’ship Mea, 2001 Nat Sprint C’ship Vic Harold Park sprinters. One of the best stayers Australia has seen, Fnl Mea, 2001 Bill Collins Mem Spk, 2002 SA TAB Interstate Chall At one stage he held the record for most Miss High Lo won the 1973 and ’74 Sydney Cup Apk) sprint wins at Harold Park with 141/2 (from Cups (Wpk), 1974 WP Gold Cup, 1973 and 4th dam of: CASSIDY’S RETURN (TR Gosford 400m) 26 starts) and was successful in his last 10 74 Sun Toy Fund Tphys Wpk, 1974 4th dam: MERCIA BALE (1978 Premier Stake Wpk, 1979 Sun Toy Fund Tphy Wpk, 1980 WP Gold starts there, all in invitation company. Newcastle Skippa Cup, 1974 Haig Scotch Cup, 1980 Champ Of Champs Dist NSW Fnl Wpk) Ungwilla Lad was a fine representative Whisky Cup Wpk, 1974 Stayers Christmas

The (March, 2005) Journal Page 24 Spotlight on Breeding

David Brasch Corey Pearce pics

Gift Hpk and ran records at Wentworth Park Flighty Moon is still present in practically all 722m, Richmond 722m. Australian greyhounds through the male Young Lady Yo She also won a match race at the Gabba members of the breed such as Spotted By Dornell Wylie against Refidex in 41.51 which was under the Lightning, Ungwilla Lad, Star Monarch, I think she’s a bit of a goer, says Bill, That night as she climbs on her bed back at home existing record although unofficial. She won Markaneve and City Skopos. Let’s see how she runs a five-twenty; Bill says, What a champ! Was that fun? 37 races from 71 starts It’s easy to spot the Flighty Moon A few have remarked how she motors along But the Vince Curry race is now out of the question. The most influential daughters of Sky presence by having a quick glance at the And the Vince Curry race is worth plenty. She’s ineligible now that she’s won. Gazer at stud were Black Skopos and Miss pedigrees of many leading stud dogs of recent So Young Lady Yo goes to Ipswich to run Next night she’s expected to front up again High Lo. years. And she looks as fit as can be; For the final of heats run last week; Black Skopos was the dam of Blue For example Ungwilla Lad’s daughter But Bill thinks she needs more fluid on board Bill can’t believe he has made such a blunder Skopos (16 wins inc TR Penrith 530m) and Pretty New was the dam of Pretty Short, so So he gives her some milk for her tea. And he hopes she’ll be fit to compete. City Skopos, a brilliant Victorian sprinter who all greyhounds with Pretty Short blood have Her kennel mates run in earlier races In the morning she’s tired but has no sign of soreness won 32 races including a slick 29.82 at his Flighty Moon in them. S But they are not up to the task; Bill says that the track vet will check; favourite track, Olympic Park. potted Lightning was the sire of Benjamin But Bill loves his greyhounds so he is not cross. And she gets the all clear so from box three tonight Both dogs stood at stud. John’s grand-dam. BJ was Chariot Supreme’s They tried and that’s all I can ask. She will run 431 - What the heck! Blue Skopos sired Maxie Active, Clever maternal grandsire. As out to the track Bill walks with his charge, As they start she is fourth and she races on bravely Caper, Farm Mistress, Stevie’s Boy and Uno Brother Fox’s dam, Pitstock Park was by He can feel her excited heart racing; Making ground by the end of split one; while City Skopos left City Blitz, Amy’s Doll, Arctic Tiger who was by Arctic Light who Then the lure passes by and he tightens his grip. Then she’s second, then first - they won’t run her down. Nevik, To Perfection, Annihilator, Belmont, was a son of Spotted Lightning. Some of his It is hard to prevent her from chasing. Bill can’t believe it. She’s won! Bold Skopos, Busy City etc. sons such as Amerigo Man, West Cape and Off to the starting box - she has drawn five - Everyone’s pleased. They congratulate Bill One of Black Skopos’ daughters, Country Gun Law Osti had further crosses in their Not so good, but still, she is spry; For two wins on two nights in a row! Skopos was the third dam of Izzy Awesome damlines. Bill says as he puts her in with a pat, But he gives full credit to the greyhound he holds, (2000 Legerwood Puppy Classic Wta, 2000 Acacia Ablaze was from the Spotted Go well, Lady Yo, try to fly! Three cheers for Young Lady Yo! Victorian Waterloo Cup). Lightning sireline and also had five crosses Then the lure comes around and she leaps down the track He is the only feature winner from this of him in his pedigree. Not too far from the lead at the turn; At Ipswich on branch of the family, although it has thrown The outstanding broodbitch Darville Lee And there in the straight she is racing away. She has won! How she made that track burn! February 1 and 2, handy city winners such as Royal Skopos, was by Thunder Lane, a son of Spotted Bill McDonald's Balmeiro, City Flash, Skopic and Davton Lightning. She was the grand-dam of Malawi Well, Bill’s chest comes out as he grins ear to ear, bitch Young Lady Yo Prince. and Buka Sunset so Malawi’s Prince went I’m so happy for my littlest girl; (Yo Yo's Boy-Sister Miss High Lo was the dam of High Alpha back to Flighty Moon as did Black Shiraz She’s won in this maiden over five-twenty metres. Young Lady Yo - What a pearl! Blue) backed up to (1980 Sinclair Ford Classic at Penrith) and through his mother Dark Horizon, a Buka win two races in two the broodbitches High Mystery (a fine stayer Sunset bitch. days. running second in a Sydney Cup final), Nice Just The Best, Brett Lee, Token Prince Nola and Rapid Parade. and Awesome Assassin, currently the four She won a 520m High Mystery was the dam of Feel The biggest names on the Australian stud scene, Maiden on Feb 1 (top Heat (a National Futurity finalist) and all have at least four crosses of Flighty Moon. picture) and then was Rikasso’s Rage, the grand-dam of Tick Two It will be interesting to see if the American too strong wen Five (1997 Maiden Thousand at Hobart). branch of the damline can continue to produce winning a 431m Nice Nola was the mother of the smart sprinter quality and if we will see a revival in Maiden final (left) on Cool Peak (1985 Lithgow Golden Muzzle, Australia. Feb 2. TR Richmond 537m, Lithgow 506m). Whatever the future holds, there can be Rapid Parade (Dusty Rapid-Miss High no denying the impact of this wonderful old Pics: Corey Pearce Lo) was the dam of the talented Markaneve Northern Rivers line. who ran a sizzling 26.15 at Harold Park and won the 1980 Taree Cup in track record time. Markaneve also sired some handy greyhounds, particularly out of Slender Sparks. That litter contained Slender Hope (1984 Skippa Tphy Gba) and Dlorah Girl, one of the most outstanding broodbitches of the modern era. Markaneve’s sister, She’ll Parade (Benjamin John-Rapid Parade) was the mother of Lady When (dam of 1990 Maitland Gold Collar winner Grand Nova) and Miss Maity, who was sold to the USA. Miss Maity became the dam of JR’s Beautiful who produced Rapido Temper (sire of 2001 Hollywood Futurity winner, Dreamt Of You) and the fine broodbitch, Gable Raquel. Gable Raquel was mated to Gable Dodge to produce the sensational Texas sprinter, Gable Oscar. So the Flighty Moon damline has again produced a really outstanding performer for the first time in many years. The damline has had a rollercoaster ride over the past 40 years. A host of top quality gallopers in the 60s and 70s has been followed by quiet times with only a handful of feature winners in Australia since 1980 and now we see the prospect of a resurgence in America. But we shouldn’t forget the influence of

The (March, 2005) Journal Page 25 By DAVID BRASCH

BACK in November last year, the $10,000 to the winner Young Guns series at Albion Park attracted some of the most Feature race stakes promising young dogs in training in south- east Queensland. Dogs like Varoom, Hanson Teddy and Hanson Shigga, Runaway Sally, and Jim Madigan’s pair Cheeky Sprite and Group 1 winner Cheeky Renegade. have not kept pace Excitement and anticipation around the race was high. It proved once again, good prizemoney, glamour races and quality dogs make for the fantastic nature of greyhound racing ... one of the world’s most exciting sports. So why have so many of the really big At least the Queensland Cup has been races in greyhound racing in Queensland been retained. allowed to slip into oblivion? Why have clubs either dropped many of Just look at the list of feature races no their feature races, or simply ignored them longer run in South-east Queensland: when it comes to keeping up their stakes and Beenleigh tradition? Young Star Challenge Way back in 1984 when the Tony Rising Star Challenge Zammit-trained Sell Out won the Lord Final Star Challenge Mayor’s Cup at the Gabba, connections won Qld Sprint C’ship $4000 for the victory. Qld Staying C’ship It was a time when the XXXX Trophy was Teys Bros Puppy Classic won by Acacia Park and worth $7000 to the Toowoomba winner, the Futurity won by Rustic Venture Toowoomba Cup was worth $5000 and the champion National Derby Lass earned $20,000 for victory in the Coca- Futurity Cola Cup. Shane Taylor Memorial The Queensland Cup at Beenleigh was Puppy Classic worth $3000 for the connections of Magic Lawnton Gull, who also earned $6500 for winning the Lawnton Cup Derby at the Gabba. Lawnton Sprint C’ship Shy Deena earned $17,500 with her win around have not kept pace ... in fact they have longer run makes alarming reading. Metropolitan Distance C’ship in the Gabba Gold Cup. been fast dwindling. Races at Albion Park like the ... Lawnton 100,000 So you can see the Lord Mayor’s Cup was Just look at the thoroughbred industry and Kedron Wavell Cup Derby a pretty important part of the racing scene in see which days attract the big crowds, the big Constellation Futurity Queensland and his connections felt turnover, the glamour people ... the big Galaxy Pine Rivers Silver Cup justifiably proud to have won it. prizemoney days of course, the Melbourne Spring Cup Artie Belford Memorial Fast forward to 2003. Cup, Cox Plate, Doncaster, Golden Slipper, There were no State Of Origins run in Gold Coast Tony Zammit’s younger brother Michael Stradbroke etc. 2004. Derby wins the Clem Jones Cup (formerly the Lord Take a quick look at the 2004 Group race The subtle dropping of feature races is not Futurity Mayor’s Cup) with his National Derby winner calendar and Queenslanders would be confined to just Albion Park. Golden Sands Classic Greasy Grizzly. horrified at how their chances for big stakes At the Gold Coast missing are the Derby Rising Star Classic Owner Gary Heath is justifiably proud ... have dwindled in recent years. and Futurity, both worth $5000 in 1997 but Qld Middle Distance C’ship just as proud as the connections of Sell Out In 2003 Albion Park ran the Group 1 Gold no longer run today. Ipswich back in 1984. But Gary gets $4000 for the Cup, Winter Carnival Cup and Brisbane Cup In the past decade more than 30 feature Derby win. Nothing has changed 20 years later! all worth $40,000. In 1993 these races were races have been dropped, partly through track Futurity Why hasn’t the Clem Jones Cup kept won by National Leader (Christmas Stocking closures, although some tracks cut back on Capalaba pace? The Brisbane Cup was worth double $45,000), Star Title (Coca-Cola Cup their features. XXXX Straight Track Classic in 2003 at $40,000 ... shouldn’t Greasy $40,000), and Pilgrim’s Star (Gold Cup That’s about half the features available to National Straight Track C’ship Grizzly have won at least $8000? $37,500). trainers in South-East Queensland compared Back in 1993 Silver Chisel won $50,000 This was $1500 less 10 years later! to the early 90s. What’s the answer? when taking out the Melbourne Cup at That might be bad enough, but the lack of And there has been hardly any new ones How do we turn this around? Sandown. The 2003 winner received Group 2 races is alarming even though added. If we hadn’t been locked into a paltry and $140,000. Ipswich club proves its worth to the industry The Young Guns Series on the various unfair TAB distribution a few years ago, this But that’s the scene in Queensland. with three races, its Gold Cup, Auction and tracks, the South-East Queensland Cup at the industry would have much more funds Major races, the glamour events which Vince Curry. 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The (March, 2005) Journal Page 26 Bundaberg wrap-up Linda Benn with Quiz Kid. By DAVID BRASCH A COUPLE of months ago, Barry Nixon thought he had just about given up on training greyhounds. He was happy to have Barry Russell do that for him with the team he and wife Jenny bred or bought. But all that turned around when Russell decided to sell up at Childers and take over the pub at Inglewood. All of a sudden Barry and Jenny (right) were back in the training game. Fast forward to February and the Nixon’s have an instant hit, in the shape of Bundaberg Maiden 1000 winner Just Sweet (Just The Best-Sweet Freedom). “Jenny and I have a domestic dog kennel and cattery, so we don’t have a lot of time to put into training the greyhounds,” said Barry. “Specially when the weekends are our busiest in a fall and needed 10 months off.” time. But when Barry Russell moved, I was Fortunately for Dale, Elusive Ella recently training again.” overcame an infection which almost killed her Just Sweet was one of three youngsters 12 months ago. the Nixons bought in a package deal from “I’ve got a three month old litter out of Tony and Jane Apap. her by Scottish Express,” said Dale. This Kid can run “She has continued to improve in the past In the meantime, Ella’s Reward will few months,” said Barry. “The Maiden 1000 continue to race and add to her growing was a good win because she loves the rails reputation and all the time Dale is planning WHEN James Robinson decided to retire and had drawn well for the final. the day she becomes the next step in his it was odds-on he and wife Linda would head “She’s not very big but her track breeding program. towards Queensland ... and bring a dog or two Light Of NewFire Tears knowledge and the fact she had drawn well “It’s a good damline and I was looking to with them. Solve The PuzzleCentrefire played into her hands.” upgrade my breed,” he said. “That’s working James and Linda have been among the leaders in the greyhound industry in Western Magic RiddleNational Star already.” QUIZ KID DALE Johnson decided a few years ago Dale and his father Don got into Australia for years. Tejada he needed to upgrade his stock. greyhound racing 20 years ago buying a pup Their star performer was Prince Of Tigers, FremantleBlue Echo Echo He reckons he’s now seeing that aim come that raced as Galway Galaxy and won for winner of the 1997 National Sprint Kaycee Robyn to fruition, but is looking forward to the future them at Capalaba. Championship at Angle Park beating such Next In Line stars as Chicago Blue, Wine Glass and Oak with great expectation. “We were hooked from then on,” said Girl RiotShining Chariot Dale (right) bought Elusive Ella (New Dale. He’s been at Lowmead for 20 years and Raider. Brute Girl Fox-Elusive Lois) whose dam was a sister to has five in training. He won 17 of his 21 starts before heading Tweed Galaxy winner Mr Kent. The bitch off to stud. won 12 races for Dale and made the final of a But he wasn’t the only star the Robinsons Bundaberg Cup but went into that race with a had in 20 years of training in WA. webbing injury. “We had a big team of dogs over there, Victoria for a provincial cups campaign later Elusive Ella is a sister to the brilliant and Kaycee Robyn was very good,” said in the year. Victorian dog Serevi. From the family is the James. “The two bends of city racing are a worry Warrnambool Classic winner Zed Three. Kaycee Robyn was an outstanding at the moment,” said James. So it is pretty obvious Dale had grabbed galloper in WA for Robinson. She won the The damline is well known to himself a bitch with heaps of breeding Mandurah Oaks in 1998, and was a finalist in Queenslanders. potential. 12 feature events. Among those was the WA Second dam Girl Riot is a half sister to Put to Darcy’s reward for her first mating, Oaks behind Balance Sheet, the Anniversary top sprinter and fine sire Deep North. Elusive Ella produced a litter of six, four of Cup, Xmas Gift, Summer Cup etc. This pedigree traces to the legendary Irish which have got to the races including recent She is the dam of Gold Coast specialist broodbitch Ballybeg Pride who was the dam Bundaberg Young Guns (550m) winner Ella’s Quiz Kid (by Solve The Puzzle) who recently of All-Americans Evening Glamour and Reward. broke his own 373m record at the track Share Profit. “I’d rate this bitch better than her mother,” running 21.15. said Dale of Ella’s Reward. The Robinsons have liked the Northern “Her mother was a very smart bitch who Rivers for years. James brought Kaycee won six of her first 10 but broke a metacarpal Robyn all the way from Perth to run in a Tweed Galaxy. AUSTRALIAN “We wanted a change so we sold up in WA and moved to Yorklea just near Casino,” WINNING LINES said James. Whelpings In the merchant navy for most of his Volume 11 - 2003 working life, Robinson, 69, admits to having had dogs as a youngster and when racing started up in Perth he and Linda decided to (inc postage & handling) Sire Dam Whelp Dog Bitch Breeder head there and start training. $50 Addis Boy Stellar Irene 25-12-04 3 7 Batterham Awesome McLaren Zia Barbara 11-1-05 3 1 Apap Now settled at Yorklea he has a small Containing all the usual features of the Big Daddy Cool Springtime Magic 28-1-05 4 3 Laffey kennel of Quiz Kid and a litter of six greyhound year: City Winners; Sires, Bitability Bale Annie’s Lane 18-1-05 3 5 Johnston Bitability Bale Enigmatic Elle 12-1-05 5 6 Lowe Boomeroo-Civic Pride pups just put into Dams & Maternal Grandsires of City Bitability Bale Mummies Home 20-1-05 6 Lowe work. The dam was a Casino winner who Winners; Western Australia; Australian Bombastic Shiraz Wildfire Lass 12-1-05 2 Brook Brett Lee Brookline Rose 4-1-05 2 5 Cumming showed plenty of ability but was hurt. Feature Race Winners; Sires, Dams, Brett Lee Cyclone Chrissy 29-1-05 2 4 Hazelgrove She is by Prince Of Tigers-Kaycee Robyn Maternal Grandsires and Pedigrees of Brett Lee Thread The Web 3-1-05 1 2 Thompson Carnage Te Mata Mai 4-12-04 3 5 Stagg and from the dam’s first litter which also Feature Race Winners; Australian Track Collision Smooth Syrah 8-1-05 4 1 Hannon included Tasman Prince a track record holder Records and Overseas Feature Winners. Cruise Creek Happy Forest 27-12-04 2 3 Perry Galena Maddie’s Angel 1-1-05 5 6 Suell at Mandurah. Go Wild Teddy Gotta Answer 2-11-04 3 2 McKnight The couple has six acres at Yorklea and Cheques/Money Orders payable to: Go Wild Teddy Nunkeri Bye 13-1-05 3 2 Nicolls Golden Achiever Bullant 25-12-04 3 3 Collins admit to having fallen in love with the area Just The Best Hypo Havoc 3-12-04 1 4 Bryers when they first saw it five years ago. Just The Best Shadow Fox 24-1-05 3 3 McCarthy Peter Rose, PO Box 330, Royal Assassin Blue Day Creek 17-12-04 5 3 Hines Quiz Kid has been a brilliant galloper Jimboomba, Qld, 4280. Royal Assassin Highland Flyer 7-1-05 6 3 Eddie from the moment he first went into training. Southern Champ Lucky Penna 9-1-05 4 6 Pringle Southern Champ Tiani Magic 28-1-05 4 4 Bailey Robinson says the dog could head to Ph (07) 5548 6687 Surf Lorian Lovely Jubbly 14-1-05 3 2 Temnick Conf Surf Lorian Up And Down 28-1-05 4 3 Burman

The (March, 2005) Journal Page 27 Owners and trainers should be aware, the Forthcoming Events are correct at the time of publication, FORTHCOMING but each club reserves the right to change or delete any race/races etc. EVENTS ALBION PARK 1800 851 155

FEBRUARY 28 (Mon) Class 1 TELEPHONE NOMINATIONS Please Note: Best 8 (600m) The lines will be open from 7am-8.30am Monday to Friday * A nomination form will need to be completed when nominating 710m Event (grade depends on noms) except on public holidays or notified changes. a greyhound for its first Queensland start which is either owned or 2 x Maidens (520m/600m) depends on noms Telephone No 1800 851 155 (Toll Free) trained by Interstate licensees. Graded, juveniles (full field req) 520, 600, 710m Five Easy Steps to Nominate Your Greyhound * A nomination form needs to be completed so relevant MARCH 3 Thurs (Class 1) The operator will ask you for the following information. information concerning the greyhound/owner/trainer can be recorded Best 8 (600m) 1 Name of Greyhound on the GRA database. 710m Event (grad depends on noms) 2 Earbrand * Once this information is received the telephone nomination Graded, juveniles (full field req) 520, 600, 710m 3 Trainers Name and Licence Number service may be used provided there is no change in the ownership 4 Track, Date, Distance, Name of Event, If Greyhound has or trainer of the particular greyhound. MARCH 4 Fri (Class 3) started Interstate since last Queensland performance, Comments Should this be the case a new nomination form will need to be Best 8 (520m/710m) (i.e.Heats/Early Race etc) completed. Best 8 (395m) 5 Second Preference or Nominating at another Track which Should you have any queries regarding this service please contact 5th Grade Heats (520m) final March 11 is not a second preference the Grading Department 2-3pm Monday to Friday. No 520m Maidens (refer Monday) Graded, juveniles (full field req) 520, 600, 710, 395m and maidens 395m. MARCH 7 Mon (Class 1) Best 8 (520m) 5th Grade Final (600m) 710m Event (grade depends on noms) 2xMaidens (520m/600m) depends on noms 5th Grade Heats (600m) final March 14 Graded, juveniles (full field req) 520, 600, 710m 2xMaidens (520m/600m) depends on noms MARCH 17 Thurs (Clas 1) Graded, juveniles (full field req) 520, 600, 710m Group 2 Brandons Electrical Qld Futurity Heats (520m) best MARCH 10 Thurs (Class 1) 32 bitches whelped on or after 1-5-02. Maidens eligible, non- Winged Runner Trophy (520m) Best 8 bitches penalty other than those greyhounds which lose maiden status. Best 8 (520m) Best 8 (600m) 710m Event (grade depends on noms) 710m Event (grade depends on noms) Graded, juveniles (full field req) 520, 600, 710m Graded, juveniles (full field req) 520, 600, 710m MARCH 11 Fri (Class 3) MARCH 18 Fri (Class 3) Best 8 (520m/710m) Best 8 (520m/710m) 5th Grade (395m) 4th Grade (395m) 5th Grade Final (520m) No 520m Maidens (refer Monday) No 520m Maidens (refer Monday) Graded, juveniles (full field req) 520, 600, 710, 395m and Graded, juveniles (full field req) 520, 600, 710, 395m and maidens 395m. maidens 395m. MARCH 21 Mon (Class 1) MARCH 14 Mon (Class 1) Best 8 (520m) Best 8 (600m) 710m Event (grade depends on noms) 710m Event (grade depends on noms) 5th Grade Heats (520m) final March 28 APRIL 7 Thu (Class 1) 2xMaidens (520m/600m) depends on noms Clem Jones Trophy Heats 520m. Best 16 Graded, juveniles (full field req) 520, 600, 710m 710m Event (grade depends on noms) MARCH 24 Thurs (Class 1) Graded, juveniles (full field req) 520, 600, 710m Group 2 Brandons Electrical Qld Futurity Final (520m) APRIL 8 Fri (Class 3) Best 8 (520m) Best 8 (520m/710m) 710m Event (grade depends on noms) Fifth Grade 395m Graded, juveniles (full field req) 520, 600, 710m No 520m Maidens (Refer Monday) MARCH 25 Fri Graded, juveniles (full field req) 520, 600, 710, 395m and No racing - Good Friday maidens 395m. MARCH 28 Mon (Class 1) APRIL 11 Mon (Class 1) Best 8 (520m) Best 8 plus res 600m 710m Event (grade depends on noms) 710m Event (grade depends on noms) 5th Grade Final (520m) Fifth Grade 600m Final. Heats 4 April May help provide - Pace, 2xMaidens (520m/600m) depends on noms 2 x Maidens 520/600m (depends on noms) Performance & Agility Graded, juveniles (full field req) 520, 600, 710m Graded, juveniles (full field req) 520, 600, 710m MARCH 31 Thurs (Class 1) APRIL 14 Thu (Class 1) Best 8 (600m) Clem Jones Trophy Final 520m 710m Event (grade depends on noms) 710m Event (grade depends on noms) Graded, juveniles (full field req) 520, 600, 710m Graded, juveniles (full field req) 520, 600, 710m APRIL 1 Fri (Class 3) APRIL 15 Fri (Class 3) Best 8 (520m/710m) Best 8 (520m/710m) Best 8 395m Fourth Grade 395m No 520m Maidens (refer Monday) No 520m Maidens (refer Monday) Graded, juveniles (full field req) 520, 600, 710, 395m and Graded, juveniles (full field req) 520, 600, 710, 395m and maidens 395m. maidens 395m. APRIL 4 Mon (Class 1) APRIL 18 Mon (Class 1) Best 8 520m Best 8 600m 710m Event (grade depends on noms) 710m Event (grade depends on noms) Fifth Grade 600m Heats. Final 11 April. Fifth Grade 520m Heats. Final 25 April 2 x Maidens 520/600m (depends on noms) 2 x Maidens 520/600m (depends on noms) Graded, juveniles (full field req) 520, 600, 710m Graded, juveniles (full field req) 520, 600, 710m BLEND PRO for Joints can be purchased at: * Garrards Horse & Hound * Redcliffe Produce or you local Pet & Rural Supply Store

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APRIL 21 Thu (Class 1) Best 8 600m 710m Event (grade depends on noms) Graded, juveniles (full field req) 520, 600, 710m APRIL 22 Fri (Class 3) Best 8 (520m/710m) Best 8 395m No 520m Maidens (refer Monday) Graded, juveniles (full field req) 520, 600, 710, 395m and maidens 395m. APRIL 25 Mon (Class 1) Anzac Day Trophy 520m Best 8 710m Event (grade depends on noms) Fifth Grade 520m Final. Heats 18 April 2 x Maidens 520/600m (depends on noms) Graded, juveniles (full field req) 520, 600, 710m APRIL 28 Thu (Class 1) Best 8 600m 710m Event (grade depends on noms) Graded, juveniles (full field req) 520, 600, 710m APRIL 29 Fri (Class 3) Best 8 (520m/710m) Fifth Grade 395m No 520m Maidens (Refer Monday) Final Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 431m 4th/5th Grade 520m Graded, juveniles (full field req) 520, 600, Consolation Highland Smash Repair Vince 5th Grade Final 431m Graded Races as required 710, 395m and maidens 395m. Curry Maiden Series 520m (Noms Required) 5th Grade Heats 520m APRIL 6 $1000 to Winner Best 8 520m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520m 5th Grade Final 520m 4th/5th Grade 630m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m 5th Grade 520 Heats Juvenile 520m or 431m 5th Grade Final 520m IPSWICH 4th/5th Grade 630 m Graded as required Best 8 431m Graded as Required MARCH 23 5th Grade 630m FEBRUARY 23 MARCH 9 Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520m 5th Grade Heats 431m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m Graded Races as required Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 431m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 431m 5th Grade Final 520m APRIL 12 4th/5th Grade Heats 520m 5th Grade Final 431m 5th Grade Heats 431m Highland Smash Repair Puppy Auction Heats 5th Grade Final 431m 5th Grade Heats 431m Best 8 431m 520m. (Note noms close for both nights of 5th Grade Heats 431m 4th/5th Grade Heats 520m Best 16 5th Grade 630m heats on March 31) Best 8 431m 1 Win/Maiden 630m Graded as required Graded Races as Required Juvenile 520m or 431m Graded as required MARCH 29 APRIL 13 Graded Races as required MARCH 15 Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520m MARCH 1 Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 431m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m 4 x Semi Finals Highland Smash Repair Vince Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 431m 5th Grade Final 520m 5th Grade Final 431m Curry Maiden Series 520m 5th Grade Final 520m 4th/5th Grade Heats 520m Best 16 5th Grade Heats 431m 5th Grade Heats 520m 5th Grade Heats 431m 4th/5th Grade 431m Best 16 4th/5th Grade Heats 520m Best 16 5th Grade 630m 5th Grade 630m Graded as Required 1 Win/Maiden 630m Graded as required Graded races as required MARCH 30 Graded races as required MARCH 2 MARCH 16 Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520m APRIL 19 Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m 4 x Semi-Finals Highland Smash Repair Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 431m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 431m 5th Grade Final 431m Puppy Auction 520m 4th/5th Grade Final 520m 5th Grade Heats 520m 5th Grade Heats 5th Grade Heats 520m 5th Grade Final 431m 4th/5th Grade Final 520m Best 8 431m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m Best 8 431m 5th Grade Final 431m Graded as Required Graded races as required 5th Grade 630m Best 8 431m APRIL 5 APRIL 20 5th Grade Heats 431m 5th Grade 630m - Maximum One Win Class Highland Smash Repair Puppy Auction Heats Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520m Graded as required 1 Tracks 520m. (Note noms close for both nights of Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m MARCH 8 Graded as required heats on March 31) 5th Grade Heats 520m Final Highland Smash Repair Vince Curry MARCH 22 Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 431m 4th/5th Grade Final 520m Maiden Series 520m. $25,000 to the Winner Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m 4th/5th Grade Final 431m 5th Grade Final 431m

I RECENTLY outlined the negative effects iron deficiency can have on performance and how it must be corrected if The Performance Report best results can be expected from your dog. Courtesy of Vetsearch Here is more evidence to support that By ALLAN BROWN finding. At the Australian Greyhound Vets Evans referred to the importance of anaemia At the same conference, Dr Jane Parker, Conference in Canberra last year, speakers and how it can restrict maximum oxygen technical services manager Vetsearch-Virbac emphasized the importance of the judicious uptake (V02max) because of the limits in her lecture “Nutritional Supplements in use of iron supplements to enhance imposed on oxygen uptake to the skeletal Racing Dogs” alluded to the strategies for performance. to muscles and any benefit to oxygen use in muscle cells. maximizing general health, vitality, long-term HUMANS muscles by sprinters will help ensure In his presentation “Energy Pathways in performance and race recovery. Studies in human sprinting athletes maximum performance. Athletic Dogs”, he discussed many factors Part of her presentation also related to iron suggest oral supplements of iron given about It may also benefit stayers where aerobic affecting performance including heart size, deficiency and what can be done to correct 15-24 hours prior to a race may help (in the presence of oxygen) energy production energy production, training and fatigue. this problem and achieve best results. maximum oxygen use by loading iron- provides up to 50% of the energy supply Towards the end of his address, in a Powerful evidence in both human and vet containing muscle enzymes in the pre-race during a race. section about improving the maximum fields that iron deficiency limits performance period. ANIMALS oxygen uptake, he emphasized the importance and that potential can never be realized unless Simply, this gives more oxygen transport At the Canberra conference, Prof David of more training and avoid anaemia. corrected.

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Best 8 431m Owners and trainers should be aware, the Forthcoming APRIL 6 (Class 2) 5th Grade 630m - Maximum One Win Class Events are correct at time of publication, but each club 4th Grade (401m) 1 Tracks Maiden (401m) Graded Races as required reserves the right to change or delete any race/races etc. Howard Crawford Chartered Accountants 5th APRIL 26 Grade Heats (457m) final 13-4-05. Winner Final Highland Smash Repair Puppy Auction receives a gents watch donated by Howard 520m $30,000 to the winner Crawford Consolation Highland Smash Repair Puppy Maiden Heats (457m) final 13-4-05 Auction 520m. Noms required - $1500 to the 5th Grade (650m) winner 4th Grade (650m) Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m Maiden (650m) Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 431m APRIL 12 (Class 3) 5th Grade Final 520m 4th Grade (373m) 5th Grade Heats 520m Maiden (373m) 4th/5th Grade 630m 5th Grade Heats (429m) final 19-4-05 Graded Races as required Best 8 (429m) APRIL 27 Maiden Heats (429m) final 19-4-05 Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520m 5th Grade (622m) Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m 4th Grade (622m) 5th Grade Final 520m APRIL 13 (Class 2) 5th Grade Heats 431m XXXX 5th Grade Heats (401m) final 20-4- Best 8 431m 05 5th Grade 630m Howard Syndications Best 8 (401m) Graded Races as required Maiden Heats (401m) final 20-4-05 Gold Coast Bulletin 5th Grade Heats (429m) Best 8 (429m) Kyle Haslam for President 4th Grade (457m) final 15-3-05 Maiden (429m) Maiden (457m) Maiden (429m) 5th Grade (622m) 5th Grade (650m) GOLD 5th Grade (622m) 4th Grade (622m) Maiden (650m) 4th Grade (622m) MARCH 23 (Class 2) APRIL 19 (Class 3) MARCH 9 (Class 2) Garrard’s Horse & Hound 5th Grade Heats Chris Kelly Video 5th Grade Hearts (373m) COAST QLD Group 5th Grade Heats (401m) final (401m) final 30-3-05 final 26-4-05 16-3-05 Maiden (401m) Best 8 (373m) FEBRUARY 23 (Class 2) Best 8 (401m) Best 8 Trophy (457m) Maiden Heats (373m) final 26-4-05 Maiden (401m) Maiden (401m) Maiden Heats (457m) final 30-3-05 4th Grade (429m) Burnies Pet Barn 5th Grade Heats (457m) Best 8 (457m) 5th Grade (650m) Maiden (429m) final 2-3-05 4th Grade (457m) 4th Grade (650m) Maiden/no more than 2 wins (622m) Best 8 (457m) Maiden Heats (457m) final 16-3-05 MARCH 29 (Class 3) 4th Grade (622m) Maiden Heats (457m) final 2-3-05 5th Grade (650m) 4th Grade (373m) APRIL 20 (Class 2) 5th Grade (650m) Maiden (650m) Best 8 (373m) 4th Grade (401m) 4th Grade (650m) MARCH 15 (Class 3) Maiden (373m) Maiden (401m) MARCH 1 (Class 3) Best 8 (373m) Bernies Pet Barn 5th Grade Heats (429m) Bernies Pet Barn 5th Grade Heats (457m) 5th Grade Heats (373m) final 8-3-05 4th Grade (373m) final 5-4-05 final 27-4-05 Best 8 (373m) Maiden (373m) Maiden Heats (429m) final 5-4-05 Best 8 (457m) Maiden (373m) VIP Petfoods 5th Grade Heats (429m) final 5th Grade (622m) Maiden Heats (457m) final 27-4-05 4th Grade (429m) 22-3-05 4th Grade (622m) Parklands Hi Roller (650m) Maiden Heats (429m) final 8-3-05 Maiden Heats (429m) final 22-3-05 MARCH 31 (Class 2) Maiden (650m) Maiden/no more than 2 wins (622m) Maiden/no more than 2 wins (622m) Best 8 (401m) APRIL 26 (Class 3) 4th Grade (622m) 4th Grade (622m) 4th Grade (401m) 4th Grade (373m) MARCH 2 (Class 2) MARCH 16 (Class 2) Maiden Heats (401m) final 6-4-05 Maiden (373m) 4th Grade (401m) 3rd Grade (401m) Gold Coast Bulletin 5th Grade Heats (457m) 5th Grade Heats (429m) final Sunday twilight Maiden Heats (401m) final 9-3-05 4th Grade (401m) final 6-4-05 1-5-05 Berwicks Canon 5th Grade Heats (457m) final Maiden Heats (401m) final 23-3-05 Maiden (457m) Best 8 (429m) 9-3-05 Jet Pets Animal Transport 5th Grade Heats 5th Grade (650m) Maiden Heats (429m) final 1-5-05 Best 8 (457m) (457m) final 23-3-05 4th Grade (650m) 5th Grade (622m) Maiden (457m) Best 8 (457m) APRIL 5 (Class 3) 4th Grade (622m) 5th Grade (650m) Maiden (457m) Greyhound Recorder 5th Grade Heats (373m) APRIL 27 (Class 2) 4th Grade (650m) Best 8 (650m) final 12-4-05 VIP Petfoods 5th Grade Heats (401m) final Maiden (650m) Maiden (650m) Best 8 (373m) 4-5-05 MARCH 8 (Class 3) MARCH 22 (Class 3) Maiden Heats (373m) final 12-4-05 Maiden Heats (401m) 5th Grade (373m) Citi Steel 5th Grade heats (373m) final 29-3- 4th Grade (429m) Best 8 (401m) 4th Grade (373m) 05 Maiden (429m) 4th Grade (457m) Maiden Heats (373m) final 15-3-05 Maiden Heats (373m) final 29-3-05 Maiden/no more than 2 wins (622m) Maiden (457m) Best 8 (429m) 4th Grade (429m) 4th Grade (622m) 5th Grade (650m)

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4th Grade (650m) 5th Grade Bitches $50. Preference to greyhounds with higher Best 8 (460m) MAY 1 (Class 3) 4th Grade finishing position in heats. Trainers must Graded 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permit Twilight meeting 4th Grade Bitches nominate. Juvenile Maiden Best 8 Maiden Bitches MARCH 26 5th Grade TOWNSVILLE CAPALABA Tommy Hoyland Memorial Maiden Heats. 5th Grade Bitches The club will run as many heats as noms 4th Grade FEBRUARY 24 FEBRUARY 26 allow. 4th Grade Bitches Maiden Heats (380m) Capalaba Pet Food 3rd-4th Grade Final, Other graded races to make up program. Best 8 Maiden & graded winner $500 + trophy APRIL 2 MARCH 3 Maiden Final Tommy Hoyland Memorial Maiden - Maiden Final (380m) Maiden Bitches $1000 to winner, $400 second $200 third, $50 Maiden & graded 5th Grade fourth. BUNDABERG MARCH 10 5th Grade Bitches 2 x Hoyland Maiden consolations if more than 5th Grade Heats (380m) 4th Grade 16 noms, each worth $400 to winner. FEBRUARY 26 Maiden & graded 4th Grade Bitches Preference to greyhounds with highest 5th Grade Final - 460m MARCH 17 Best 8 (in graders opinion) placings in heats that have not made final. Graded 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permit 5th Grade Final (380m) MARCH 5 Trainers must nominate. MARCH 5 Easter Sprint Heats (380m) 3rd-4th Grade Time Trial. Best 8 in 3rd-4th Eagle Boy’s Pizza Veteran Stakes - for Maiden Heats (460m) Maiden & graded Grade racing against clock. Placings decided greyhounds 4 years and older on date of the 4th-5th Grade (550m) MARCH 24 by time recorded by each individual dog. race and haven’t won for 3 months or longer. 4th Grade (460m) Easter Sprint Final (380m) Winner $800, 2nd $200, 3rd $100, 4th $50. $300 to winner. 3rd Grade (460m) Maiden & graded Trainers must nominate for this event. Box Maiden 1st-2nd Grade (460m) MARCH 31 draw will determine order of competing. All Maiden Bitches Graded 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permit Best 16 Heats (498m) dogs from Box 5. Normal penalty race. 5th Grade MARCH 12 Maiden & graded Shiny Happy Puppies Veterans Stake. 4 years 5th Grade Bitches Maiden Final (460m) APRIL 7 and older on date of race and not won for 3 4th Grade Maiden/5th Grade (550m) Best 16 Final (498m) months or longer. Winner $300 4th Grade Bitches 5th Grade (460m) Maiden & graded Maiden Best 8 3rd-4th Grade (550m) APRIL 14 Maiden Bitches APRIL 9 Best 8 (460m) Young Guns Heats (498m) 30 months or 5th Grade Heats Capalaba Pet Food 3rd/4th Grade Graded 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permit younger at 14-4-05) 5th Grade Bitches Maiden MARCH 19 Maiden & graded Juvenile (trophy race) Maiden Bitches Maiden (460m) APRIL 21 Best 8 5th Grade 5th Grade Heats (460m) Young Guns Final (498m) 1st $2500, 2nd MARCH 12 5th Grade Bitches 4th Grade (550m) $1000, 3rd $500 John Klose Retravision 5th Grade Heats (4 Best 8 Best 8 (550m) Maiden & graded heats, every starter makes a final. Normal APRIL 16 Graded 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permit APRIL 28 prizemoney. If more than 64 noms, we will Final Capalaba Pet Food 3rd/4th Grade $500 MARCH 26 3rd-4th Grade Heats (498m) conduct 8 heats and 8 finals. First and second + trophy to winner Maiden (460m) Maiden & graded in each heat into a final (winner $800) - fastest Maiden 5th Grade Final (460m) MAY 5 2 thirds as reserves; Third and Fourth in each Maiden Bitches Battlers Stake (460m) 5th Grade, greyhounds 3rd-4th Grade Final (498m) heat to a final (winner $400) - fastest 2 fifths 5th Grade who have not won in past 4 starts. Maiden & graded as reserves; Fifth and Sixth in each heat to a 5th Grade Bitches 3rd Grade (550m) as noms permit MAY 12 final (winner $300) Fastest 2 sevenths as 4th Grade 1st-2nd Grade (460m) as noms permit Nth Qld Intercity Challenge Heats (498m) reserves; Seventh and Eight in each heat to a 4th Grade Bitches Graded 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permit Maiden & graded final (winner $250); as well as being drawn Best 8 APRIL 2 MAY 19 as reserves these greyhounds will be drawn; APRIL 23 Maiden (460m) Nth Qld Intercity Challenge Final (498m) in their respective finals; where a dead heat Heats Rocky Ridge Farm Dogs Lover’s 5th 5th Grade (460m) Maiden & graded occurs and a draw is necessary the stewards Grade Series. Heats normal prizemoney. 4th Grade (460m) MAY 26 will conduct a draw to determine which dogs Club will conduct as many heats as noms and Best 8 (550m) Maiden & graded contest which final). kennel space allow. Graded 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permit JUNE 2 Maiden Other maiden & graded races to make up the APRIL 23 Q.L.D. Group 5th Grade Statewide Challenge Maiden Bitches program. Maiden/5th Grade (550m) 4th Grade APRIL 30 5th Grade (460m) 4th Grade Bitches Rocky Ridge Farm Dogs Lover’s 5th Grade 4th Grade Heats (460m) Juvenile (trophy race) Final. $3000 to winner plus free service to 3rd-4th Grade (550m) W Reasonably priced Best 8 Elite State, second $750 plus free service to Best 8 (460m) A 4-berth Dog MARCH 19 Fool’s Heart, third $250 fourth $100. Graded 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permit N John Klose Retravision Finals Rocky Ridge Farm 5th Grade Consolation. APRIL 30 Trailer Maiden If more than 8 noms received. 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Heats (498m) conditions, 1st $275 MAY 2 (Monday afternoon) JUNE 30 Maiden & graded Maiden/Graded Final Maiden 1000 - 456m 1st $1000, 2nd (Thursday night subject to Board approval) JUNE 9 MAY 14 $350, 3rd $150 Maiden and Graded 310m, 456m, 541m. Q.L.D. Group 5th Grade Statewide Challenge Mother’s Day 4th-5th Grade Final (544m) 1st Final Meng Tyre Sales Mackay Cup 1st Final (498m) $285 $4000, 2nd $1000, 3rd $500 GRA Maiden 1000 Series Heats (380m) Nth Qld Intercity Challenge Final (410m) 1st Cup Consolation - 456m 1st $500, 2nd $200, Maiden & graded $310, winner to Nth Qld Final in Mackay 3rd $100 ROCKHAMPTON JUNE 16 Maiden/Graded Heats 4th/5th Grade - 456m - $10 nom fee GRA Maiden 1000 Series Final (380m) MAY 21 MAY 9 FEBRUARY 24 (N) Maiden & graded No Racing Final 4th/5th Grade - 456m 1st $700, 2nd No More Than 5 Wins heats (510m) JUNE 23 MAY 28 $200, 3rd $100 Best 16 Heats (407m) Maiden & graded President’s Cup (410m) 4th Grade 1st $240 Maiden and Graded 310m, 456m, 541m. Graded as per noms JUNE 30 Maiden/Graded MAY 16 MARCH 5 (D) No Racing JUNE 4 Heats Nth Qld Intercity Challenge - 456m 5 Win Series Final (510m) 1st $300 JULY 7 Winter Sprint (410m) Best 8, 1st $305 (normal prizemoney) Nom fee $25. Best 16 Final (407m) 1st $350 No Racing Maiden/Graded Greyhounds only eligible if domiciled in the Graded as per noms JUNE 11 area( postcode 4739-4805) by February 1. MARCH 10 (N) No Racing Open to all grades and maidens eligible. Maiden (510m) 1st $300 JUNE 16 (Thurs) Maiden and Graded 310m, 456m, 541m. 5th Grade Heats (510m) CAIRNS Cairns Cup Prelude (544m) Best 8, 1st $340 MAY 23 Graded as per noms Maiden/Graded Final Nth Qld Intercity Challenge - 456m - MARCH 17 (N) FEBRUARY 26 JUNE 25 1st and 2nd placegetters to Major Final - 5th Grade Final (510m) 1st $300 410m Best 8 1st $305 Winter Maiden Heats (410m) Best 16, 1st (normal prizemoney). Graded as per noms Maiden/Graded Races 410/544/630M $185 Maiden and Graded 310m, 456m, 541m MARCH 24 (N) MARCH 5 Cairns Cup Heats (544m) Best 32, 1st $340 MAY 28 (Saturday night) 4th-5th Grade Heats (510m) 410m Autumn Cup 4th-5th Grade Heats 1st Winter 4th-5th Grade Heats (544m) Best 16, Major Final Nth Qld Intercity Challenge - Maiden (407m) $205 1st $250 456m. 1st $4000 + Rug, 2nd $1000, 3rd Easter Sprint Heats (407m) Best 16 Maiden/Graded Races 410/544/630m Maiden/Graded $500, 4th to 8th $200. Winner of major final Graded as per noms MARCH 12 Nth Qld Intercity Challenge or 1st eligible MARCH 28 (PH) 410m Autumn Cup 4th-5th Grade Final 1st greyhound will compete in the 2005 Qld 4th-5th Grade Final (510m) 1st $300 $235 Group 5th Grade State Wide Challenge grand Maiden (407m) 544m Easter Cup Open Heats 1st $340 MACKAY final at Albion Park. Easter Sprint Final (407m) 1st $400 plus Maiden/Graded Races 410/544/630m JUNE 6 trophy MARCH 19 FEBRUARY 28 Heats 541m - No more than 3 wins over this Graded as per noms 544m Easter Cup Open Final 1st $370 Maiden and Graded Events 310m, 456m, distance (If no heats reverts to ordinary race APRIL 7 (N) Maiden/Graded Races 410/544/630m 541m and prizemoney) 510m Maiden 1st - $300 MARCH 26 MARCH 7 Maiden and Graded 310m, 456m, 541m. Heats 5th Grade 510m No Racing 456m GRA Young Guns Heats (30 months JUNE 10 Graded as per noms MARCH 31 and under at time of nom) Normal prizemoney (Friday Night subject to Board Approval) APRIL 16 (D) 544m 4th-5th Grade 1st $280 Maiden and Graded Events 310m, 456, 541m. Final 541m - No more than 3 wins series. 1st Heats B & J Car Sales Young Stars Classics Maiden/Graded Races 410/544/630m MARCH 14 $500 Heats 510m (Whelped on or after 1-1-03 APRIL 7 (Thurs) 456m GRA Young Guns Final 1st $2500, 2nd Maiden and Graded 310m, 456m, 541m. Maidens eligible. Heat winners $330) Autumn Cup Heats (544m) 3rd-4th Grade, $1000, 3rd $500 JUNE 13 Graded as per noms 1st $270 Maiden and Graded 310m, 456m, 541m. No Racing APRIL 23 (D) Maiden/Graded MARCH 21 JUNE 20 Final B & J Car Sales Young Stars Classic APRIL 16 Maiden and Graded 310m, 456m, 541m. No racing 510m. 1st $1000 plus rug, 2nd $250, 3rd $100 Autumn Cup Final (544m) 1st $305 APRIL 4 JUNE 27 ANZAC Day Sprint 407m ($400 to winner) Maiden/Graded Maiden and Graded 310m, 456m, 541m No racing Heats 4th-5th Grade 407m APRIL 23 APRIL 11 Graded as per noms Golden Muzzle Maiden Heats (410m) 1st Maiden and Graded 310m, 456m, 541m. $185 APRIL 18 Maiden/Graded Maiden and Graded 310m, 456m, 541m APRIL 30 APRIL 28 (Thursday night) Golden Muzzle Final (410m) 1st $1000 Heats Maiden 1000 456m - $10 nom fee (No Maiden/Graded other maiden races this night). QLD STUD DOG STATISTICS MAY 7 Heats Meng Tyre Sales Mackay Cup 456m - Mother’s Day 4th-5th Grade Heats (544m) $25 nom fee. 1st $250 Graded events 310m, 456, 541m. October 2004 Nth Qld Intercity Challenge Heats (410m) see

Abbreviations: - NIW - Not in Whelp, APD - all pups deceased, NNR - no notification received from breeder, I-S B - Interstate Breeder. The GRA does not record the breeder’s name of interstate whelped litters. The name on the service notice is not necessarily the name of the Breeder.

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The (March, 2005) Journal Page 32 So you want to buy a greyhound?

Before anyone starts looking at greyhounds for sale they least. the right dog is available in preference to interstate as it is should sit down and analyse why they are buying a greyhound. Some greyhounds are injury prone and you should have it easier to gather information on local dogs than on interstate Because only once you know what you are looking for do checked by a greyhound vet before signing. ones. you know what features the greyhound you are going to buy If the dog has had three or more significant (major) muscle And also you will have an idea of how it handles the Gabba should have. tears or toe injuries, then I would advise against buying it. track if it has raced there. For example if 90 percent of the races in Finally, how much should you pay for your area are over 300 to 500 metres, then the greyhound? I have always based this on how don’t look for greyhounds whose form is Back in February 1985, The Journal ran an article by then leading Gabba trainer Graham much prizemoney the dog could be over 700 metres. Beh on what criteria he utilised when buying a racing greyhound. Graham is well known to expected to win and not on what could As a greyhound trainer in the Brisbane the industry as one of the leading vets in the country. be won punting. area I always looked for a dog with Gabba He was also premier trainer at the Gabba in the mid-80s, but rarely if ever bought Keep in mind that a consistent first prospects because this is where the greatest puppies, hardly ever bred with a bitch, and generally bought only tried racing dogs. or second grade Gabba greyhound could financial return lies. The Journal reprints that 1985 article for today’s readers. It makes reference to the be expected to win $20,000 to $30,000 Although I frequently raced greyhounds Gabba because that’s where we were racing at the time. Obviously prizemoney figures, and at today’s level of prizemoney. on the outside tracks, I would not consider purchase prices have changed, but Graham’s successful formula never did. buying an animal that did not have Gabba The price should be divided, 80 potential. percent on the dogs’ achievements and Whether the greyhound realises that 20 percent on its potential. potential is another thing, but at least start out with one that Some people get great satisfaction in nursing along injured By this I mean if the greyhound is only a 33.20 Gabba has a chance. dogs but I would much prefer to be racing a dog than sitting dog at present, don’t value it on what it could win as a 32.70 Since approximately 60 percent of Gabba races are run at home ice-packing or machining an injury. Gabba dog. over 558 metres, 30 percent over 704 metres, and only 10 These injury prone dogs rarely ever become sound and Estimate what a sound, consistent 33.20 Gabba dog could percent over 420 metres, then I would be looking for a strong stay sound. Most cases you are continually patching them up. win and add only a small amount for improvement. 558m greyhound and if it could run 704m then that would be Those greyhounds with a history of fighting or non-chasing Then divide this figure by roughly one third and it will a bonus. should be avoided at all costs because rarely do they mend give you the top price you should pay for the dog. Many people buy a greyhound and then try to make it their ways. In any investment it is important you buy at the right price adapt to the situation they bought it for. While we all like to think we can change a dog’s bad habits and never more important than here. They have the concept of buying a greyhound the wrong and get them going, most attempts are doomed to failure. Some people believe buying a successful dog is a matter way around and if they had looked at the situation more closely Look for a greyhound with a quiet and relaxed nature. of good luck, but the wise people who consistently buy well then they would have made a wiser purchase. These greyhounds are normally easy to train and have a greater know that it is 80 percent judgement and 20 percent good When we have worked out what we are looking for, and chance of making the grade. fortune. only then we go looking at greyhounds for sale. Most of the top greyhounds I have known have been There are a number of rules which, if we adhere to, we relaxed dogs. Also it is no coincidence that the nervous, yappy, The Journal decided to put Graham’s formula to a test at will eliminate 90 percent of the disasters associated with hyper-excitable animal is generally a speedy squib. a recent Albion Park Thursday night meeting on February buying a greyhound. Greyhounds with a particular problem also should be 10. We went for only lower grade races ... dogs with their I will list these rules and then avoided if this problem will future ahead of them. analyse them in detail. affect its performance. We purposely did not include the Top Grade races. 1 Look for a consistent Animals in this category These are those who fitted the Beh criteria. greyhound. are those who are very slow Flood Hawk (6-3-2-0) 2 Don’t buy an injury prone beginners, those who are very Over (21-8-5-3) greyhound or crock. wide runners, also those who Mature Attitude (14-4-4-2) 3 Don’t buy a greyhound have heartworm or some other Don Paco (13-8-2-0) with any history of fighting or significant problem. Mr Monk (11-4-3-1) non-chasing. Owners should not be in a Nice Portrait (25-7-5-7) 4 Go for a dog with a good hurry to buy a greyhound. Devine Gem (40-21-8-5) nature. What often happens is that an owner will approach his trainer Pretty Me (9-4-4-0) 5 Don’t buy a greyhound with a problem. to buy a dog for $X and within a week or two the trainer has Delta’s Dream (19-5-5-5) 6 Wait for the right greyhound to come along. a dog for the buyer because he doesn’t want to lose the Silver Harbour (16-4-5-3) Before I looked at any greyhound I always looked as its opportunity of another dog in his kennel. Pitch Black Zac (19-6-3-5) performance card first. If the owner is patient and the trainer realises this, he can Gozo Chanel Line (37-16-10-4) If the greyhound has had 15 to 20 starts then this will take his time to select a greyhound most suitable for the Spirit Of Omar (39-9-8-6) probably tell you more about the dog than anything else. owner’s needs. Never Guess (30-11-7-6) Consistency: Look for a 25 percent winning record and If you are patient you will get the dog you want, if not you Explosive Touch (16-5-4-2) the greyhound should have been placed in at least another 25 will end up with the dog you deserve. Miss Ross (15-6-2-4) percent of its starts. The points which I have just listed mostly tell you about Just Kissy (22-6-5-6) The greyhound with lots of wins and no placings gives what dogs not to buy. Unpainted Angel (19-5-3-4) you the idea it may be a bit “pea-hearted” and doesn’t always What we have done is eliminate most of the dogs who try. will not make the grade. Obviously, under Beh’s criteria, each of the above dog’s Also look at the boxes it has won from. If all the wins are The smart people will say “you have eliminated 95 percent would be assessed for their soundness, ability to handle Albion from the one or eight box be wary. of the greyhounds for sale, there are none left”. Park etc ... and the deal then done. You can’t draw the box to suit the dog and you want a On the contrary, there are 5 percent left and these 5 percent It is interesting to note on the same program, very smart greyhound that will go from any box. will provide you with a 75 percent success rate of buying a dogs like Runaway Sally, Classy Creek, Heap’s Good, If there are long spells between races then the greyhound greyhound which will pay its way and give a profit on your Jimbooma Jet, Real Trick, Amby’s Love, Timmy Says, may be injury prone or may not back up quickly after races. investment. Railroad Ghost etc did not pass the criteria because their wins You should look for a greyhound you can race once a week at A final word on selection of your purchase. Buy locally if and placings ratio was not up to the required percentage.

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The (March, 2005) Journal Page 33 Heading overseas? Rule Amendment effective 1 July 2004. As from July 1, 2004, all greyhounds exported must have a Greyhound Litters to be Registered. Rule 58 (c)(v) Passport. To obtain one, you must apply to Greyhounds Australasia. Veterinary certification (for litters registered in Queensland in such Application forms can be accessed at form as prescribed by the Board, in a form acceptable to the Board) of an www.galtd.org.au inoculation of the litter of at least a C3 (and such other inoculations as the or by phoning (03) 95483500. Board may prescribe from time to time) having been administered to the Acquiring a Passport GRA litter between the ages of 8 to 12 weeks. 1 Obtain an application form Drug Alert - Poppy Seeds 2 Fill out all details Evidence taken at recent inquiries and appeals has indicated the 3 Sign form (must be signed by owner of greyhound) possibility that ingestion of poppy seeds may lead to urine samples taken 4 Send application and greyhound’s registration papers to GA with from racing greyhounds showing the presence of the drugs morphine and/ cheque/money order for $200 or codeine. 5 GA will then issue a passport and a five-generation pedigree. Licensed persons are therefore advised in the strongest possible terms Note: Failure to comply will incur a penalty. to eliminate poppy seeds from the diet of racing greyhounds. Don’t forget your greyhound passport Notices Poppy seeds may not only be present in certain brands of bread but may also be present in a varietuy of bakery products. GREYHOUNDS AUSTRALASIA GRADING SCHEDULE Servicing all Australian and New Zealand greyhound participants each week for the preceding week’s racing (Monday to Sunday) regardless The meetings shown below will be graded in the order in which they As members authorities of Greyhounds Australasia move into an of whether the greyhound has been swabbed. If a greyhound has been appear on each particular day. exciting new era, so too does the office that services the naming, breeding swabbed and prizemoney is $5000 or more the payment will be made once Monday and passport needs of the Australasian greyhound industry. the swab has been cleared. 1 Brisbane Thur Class 1 At GA our friendly staff will help assist you with any inquiry related For all payments either a Recipient Created Tax Invoice or an Invoice/ 2 Rockhampton Thur/Sat Class 4 to all of the above requirements. Statement will be mailed detailing date, track, greyhound’s name and Tuesday If you require further assistance when naming your next budding amount deposited. 1 Brisbane Fri Class 3 champion, don’t hesitate to contact us to avoid disappointment. 2 Cairns Mon Class 4 All naming and name availability queries readily accepted. VACCINATION BOOSTER 3 Bundaberg Fri/Sat Class 4 Schedule of fees Compulsory from 1 July 2003 Wednesday Prefix/suffix (5 years) $150 Vaccination/Booster notification - refer Greyhound Racing Authority 1 Capalaba Sat Class 5 Reserved names $20 (Queensland) General Rule 88 (a)(i)(ii). As from 1 July 2003 for greyhounds 2 Brisbane Mon Class 1 Stud Book $44 to be eligible to nominate to race in Queensland the following requirement 3 Mackay Mon Class 4 Stud CD: New $110 applies: Thursday Upgrade $55 Greyhounds whelped on or after 1 April 2001. 1 Gold Coast Tues Class 3 Pedigrees: 5th Generation $10 Greyhounds over the age of 12 months require proof of vaccination 2 Ipswich Tues Class 2 4th Generation $7 with at least a C3 vaccination being administered over the age of 12 months. Friday Greyhound Passport $200 And/or 1 Gold Coast Wed Class 2 Greyhounds Australasia Greyhounds having first Queensland start require proof of vaccination 2 Ipswich Wed Class 3 Sandown Greyhound Complex with at least a C3 vaccination being administered over the age of 12 months. 3 Townsville Thur Class 4 PO Box 239 Springvale, Vic 3171 Proof of vaccination to be provided prior to nomination: Noms for all meetings close at the GRA at 8.30am. Ph (03) 9548 3500 Proof may be in the form of the greyhound’s vaccination record book TELEPHONE NOMS may be placed from 7-8.30am by phoning 1800 Fax (03) 9548 3488 or a certificate of vaccination signed by a registered Veterinarian. 851 155 (toll free). A written nomination will be required for greyhounds Email [email protected] Record book and/or certificate must show greyhound’s ear brand, either owned or trained by interstate licensees having its first Queensland colour, sex, whelping date and vaccine sticker or type of vaccine and start. QLD TRACKS vaccination date. CONTACTING GRADING PANEL BRISBANE: Loam 395m, 520m, 600m, 710m. Race Monday night Trainer/owner kennelling details must be lodged with the GRA prior The Grading Panel is available for queries regarding a greyhound’s grade (Class 1) and Thursday nights (Class 1) and Friday Twilight (Class 3). to nomination. or to clarify grading guidelines only. They can be contacted from 2-3pm General Manager: Alan Henderson. Ph: 07 3862 1744. Monday-Friday. BUNDABERG: Grass 460m, 550m, 720m. Race on Saturday DISCLAIMER afternoons. Secretary: Jackie Scott. Ph: 07 4152 2033. The Greyhound Journal regrets that it is not possible to verify CAIRNS: Loam 410m, 544m, 630m. Race on Saty afternoon. information other than that conveyed in editorial content of the publication. QLD REGISTERED Secretary: Kathy King. Ph: 07 40541036. Although The Journal uses its best endeavours to ensure the accuracy CAPALABA: Grass 366m straight. Race on Saturday afternoon, Old of everything it publishes, the Fair Trading Act 1985 requires The Journal TRIAL TRACKS Cleveland Road, Capalaba. Secretary Bernie Culey. Ph: 07 3390 2772. to disclaim any belief in the truth or falsity of information which is supplied TRACK & ADDRESS MANAGER GOLD COAST: Loam 373m, 401m, 429m, 457m, 622m, 650m, to it and which is published in other than editorial content. BEENLEIGH GLEN HARTIG 732m. Race Tuesday and Wednesday at Parklands, Southport. Secretary: Opinions expressed in the editorial content of this magazine are wholly 38-44 James Street 32996336 Graeme Jupp. Ph: 07 5532 2611. those of the respective authors and not necessarily those of the publishers. Beenleigh 4207 IPSWICH: Loam 431m, 520m, 630m, 710m. Race Tuesday night GOLDEN VIEW LLOYD COYNE (Class 2) and Wednesday night (Class 3) at Ipswich Showgrounds: (07) EARBRANDING and MARKING UP 1169 Atkinson Dam Road 0754 264227 3202 2977. Graham Haswell is available for marking up of greyhounds and to Lowood 4311 MACKAY: Grass 310m, 456m, 541m, 744m. Race Monday night at check markings against registration certificate. Ipswich - first Thursday of JENSEN TERRY LAFFERTY Mackay Showgrounds. Secretary Rosemary Farr. Ph: 07 49511680. month 7-8.30am. 82 Haynes Road 0747 516338 ROCKHAMPTON: Loam 407m, 510m, 630m. Race every second Beenleigh Showgrounds second Sunday of month 8.30-10am. Mango Jensen 4818 Thursday night at Callaghan Park. 07 49225793. 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The (March, 2005) Journal Page 34 Queensland Grading Guidelines (updated 1 November 2003) only will be eligible to win two (2) fifths and two (2) All tracks are divided into five classes, made up as fourths on Class 4 Tracks only before progressing to follows: 3rd grade. Normal penalties apply if greyhound wins **Please see attachment for interstate tracks on higher Class of track first. Others only eligible to Class 1: City class win one (1) fifth and one (1) fourth before progressing (a) Brisbane Monday (b).Brisbane Thursday (c) All Grading System to 3rd grade. interstate city tracks ** * A greyhound having its first start on a Class 4 Class 2: track in a graded sprint event (races over 600m or less) (a) Ipswich Tuesday. (b) Gold Coast Wednesday will be graded as 5th Grade providing it hasn’t forfeited (c) Selected Interstate Tracks. ** its grades by winning Sprint events on Class 1, 2 or 3 Class 3: tracks. (a) Gold Coast Tuesday (b) Ipswich Wednesday (c) Reserves In the event of a greyhound having raced as a 4th * In such case a greyhound will forfeit its grade up Brisbane Friday When a greyhound is classified as a reserve and grade and having won one (1) 4th grade before 1/11/03 to 3rd Grade but will be locked in at that Grade for its (d) Selected Interstate Tracks. ** does not gain a start, although eligible to compete, the the greyhound will be re-graded as a 3rd grade for it’s initial start on a Class 4 track. Class 4: Grader shall include it in the original draw of the same first start from 1/11/03. * Winning performances in Sprint events will not (a) Bundaberg (b) Rockhampton (c) Townsville (d) GRADE and DISTANCE for the next meeting of the Distance Events attract a penalty in Distance events (races longer than Mackay (e) Cairns club, provided that a fresh nomination form is furnished. As at November 1, 2003 greyhounds will be 600m). Class 5: If a fresh nomination is not provided and there is a permitted to win two (2) fifth grades and one (1) fourth * To drop in grade a greyhound must run three (3) (a) Capalaba (b) All Interstate Straight tracks ** race available the Reserve right will be lost. Greyhounds grade at Class 1, 2 and 3 tracks before progressing to consecutive unplaced performances in Class 4 distance drawn as reserves in races in which they had to qualify 3rd grade. Normal penalties apply if greyhound wins events. General Information and also drawn as reserves in Best of events in any grade on higher Class of track first. * Upon dropping in Grade a greyhound will only A maiden can be won at any track within a Class. will carry NO reserve right. * A greyhound having its first start in a graded race be eligible to win one (1) fifth and one (1) fourth. A greyhound winning outside a maiden qualifying Finally, Graders do have discretionary powers. on a Class 2 track over a distance greater than 600m Distance Grading series is automatically scratched from that series. will be graded as 5th Grade providing it has not forfeited * As of the 1st September, 1997 greyhounds which To be eligible to nominate for a sprint event or CLASS 1 CITY GRADING its grades by winning distance events on Class 1 city are Maidens and or who have won a Maiden or Juvenile juvenile at Brisbane Monday & Thursday, a greyhound Sprint Racing 520/600m tracks. only will be eligible to win two (2) fifths and two (2) must have won one (1) circle event on either a Class 2, As at November 1, 2003 greyhounds will be In such case a greyhound will forfeit its grade up to fourths on Class 4 Tracks only before progressing to 3 or 4 track. permitted to win two (2) fifth grades and one (1) fourth 3rd Grade but will be locked in at that Grade for its 3rd grade. Normal penalties apply if greyhound wins To be eligible to nominate for a distance event 710m grade at Class 1, 2 and 3 tracks before progressing to initial start on a Class 2 track. on higher Class of track first. Others only eligible to at Brisbane Monday or Thursday a greyhound must have 3rd grade. * Winning performances in races over a distance win one (1) fifth and one (1) fourth before progressing won or been placed in a race of 600m or more. 5th Grade - For winners of at least one Class 2, 3 or greater than 600 metres will not attract a penalty in races to 3rd grade. In graded events which are not regarded as non- 4 circle event or greyhounds returning from 4th Grade. over shorter distances. * A greyhound having its first start in a graded race penalty, a greyhound winning a heat, semi-final and final 4th Grade - For winners of 5th Grade or greyhounds * To drop in grade a greyhound must run three (3) on a Class 4 track over a distance greater than 600m (or any two of those) will be penalised only one (1) returning from 3rd Grade. consecutive unplaced performances in Class 2 distance will be graded as 5th Grade providing it has not forfeited Grade. 3rd Grade - For winners of 4th Grade or greyhounds events. its grade by winning distance events on Class 1, 2, or 3 Greyhounds that have been pre-graded into two (2) returning from 2nd Grade. * Upon dropping in Grade a greyhound will only tracks. races of a similar Grade within a Class and are successful 2nd Grade - For winners of 3rd Grade or be eligible to win one (1) fifth. * In such case a greyhound will forfeit its grade up in both will be penalised only one Grade. greyhounds returning from 1st Grade. Transtion Rule: to 3rd Grade but will be locked in at that Grade for its Alternatively greyhounds that have been pre-graded 1st Grade - For winners of 2nd Grade. In the event of a greyhound having raced as a 4th initial start on a Class 4 track. into two (2) races of a similar Grade within a Class and * To drop a grade a greyhound must have run three grade and having won one (1) 4th grade before 1/11/03 * Winning performances in races over a distance have their third unplaced performance at the first of the (3) consecutive unplaced performances in Sprint the greyhound will be re-graded as a 3rd grade for it’s greater than 600m will not attract a penalty in races over pre-graded races and then win at the second of the pre- distance events on a Class 1 track (race over a distance first start from 1/11/03. shorter distances. graded races will be elevated to the next grade. of 600 metres or less). * To drop in grade a greyhound must run three (3) Alternatively greyhounds running a place will remain * Upon dropping in Grade a greyhound will only CLASS 3 GRADING consecutive unplaced performances in Class 4 distance in the same grade. Heats and normal graded events will be eligible to win one (1) fifth and one. Sprint Events events. be blind drawn. Transtion Rule: As at November 1, 2003 greyhounds will be * Upon dropping in Grade a greyhound will only In the event of a greyhound having raced as a 4th permitted to win two (2) fifth grades and one (1) fourth be eligible to win one (1) fifth and one (1) fourth. Best Of Events grade and having won one (1) 4th grade before 1/11/03 grade at Class 1, 2 and 3 tracks before progressing to Where best of events are programmed by a club the the greyhound will be re-graded as a 3rd grade for it’s 3rd grade. Normal penalties apply if greyhound wins Capalaba Grading order of choice will not apply. These races will still be first start from 1/11/03. on higher Class of track first. A greyhound is eligible to win two (2) fifth and graded in the opinion of the Grading Panel. Distance Grading 710m * A greyhound having its first start on a Class 3 two (2) fourth grades before progressing to 3rd grade Mixed Graded Events As at November 1, 2003 greyhounds will be track in a graded Sprint event (races over 600 metres or provided the greyhound is a maiden and has won a Events which are combined by two grades the permitted to win two (2) fifth grades and one (1) fourth less) will be graded as 5th Grade providing it hasn’t maiden of juvenile only as at 1 May, 2000. Others only higher of the two grades will be included first followed grade at Class 1, 2 and 3 tracks before progressing to forfeited its grades by winning Sprint events on Class 1 eligible to win one (1) fifth and one (1) fourth before by the lower grade regardless of form. This will apply 3rd grade. or 2 tracks. progressing to 3rd grade. Upon dropping in grade a to the following races, 5th/Maiden, 4th/5th, 3rd/4th, 2nd/ 5th Grade - For greyhounds who have won or been In such a case a greyhound will forfeit its grade up greyhound will only be eligible win one (1) fifth and 3rd & 1st/2nd grade. placed in a race of 600m or more and greyhounds to 3rd Grade but will be locked in at that Grade for its one (1) fourth grade. To drop a grade a greyhound must Consolation Events returning from 4th Grade. initial start on a Class 3 track. run three (3) consecutive unplaced performances on a Where a club programs a consolation event, 4th Grade - For winners of Class 1 distance 5th * Winning performances in Sprint events will not class 5 track. greyhounds will be graded on their placings in the heats Grade and greyhounds returning from 3rd Grade. attract a penalty in Distance events (races longer than A greyhound not previously establishing a grade of the particular event. 3rd Grade - For winners of Class 1 distance 4th 600m). (e.g. starting in a graded race or juvenile) at the Capalaba Blind Draw/Seeding Grade and greyhounds returning from 2nd Grade. * To drop in grade a greyhound must run three (3) Club or an interstate straight track but having up to: Where a club programs a series consisting of 2nd Grade - For winners of Class 1 distance 3rd consecutive unplaced performances in Class 3 Sprint Five (5) wins at a circle track will be a Fifth Grade; qualifying trials or heats these races will be blind drawn Grade and greyhounds returning from 1st Grade. races. Six to ten (6-10) wins at a circle track will be a with trainers being guarded. 1st Grade - For winners of Class 1 distance 2nd * Upon dropping in Grade a greyhound will only Fourth Grade. On a program if there are 2 or more races of the Grade. be eligible to win one (1) fifth. 11 wins or more at a circle track will be Third Grade. same grade and distance these races will be blind drawn * To drop in grade a greyhound must run three (3) Transtion Rule: A greyhound winning a race on a class 5 track will with trainers still being guarded. consecutive unplaced performances in Class 1 distance In the event of a greyhound having raced as a 4th not be penalised on circle tracks excepting a maiden events (races over a distance greater than 600m on city grade and having won one (1) 4th grade before 1/11/03 winner. Special Events class tracks) the greyhound will be re-graded as a 3rd grade for it’s A greyhound which has already established its grade Trainers with 4th and 5th grade greyhounds wishing * Upon dropping in Grade a greyhound will only first start from 1/11/03. at Capalaba will not be further penalised there for to nominate for “Best of Races” are required to indicate be eligible to win one (1) fifth. Distance Events winning on circle tracks e.g. must have started in a the name of the event on the nomination form. There Transtion Rule: As at November 1, 2003 greyhounds will be juvenile or graded event, not a maiden. was a case recently with the Kedron-Wavell Services In the event of a greyhound having raced as a 4th permitted to win two (2) fifth grades and one (1) fourth Club Cup, some trainers believed the 4th and 5th grade grade and having won one (1) 4th grade before 1/11/03 grade at Class 1, 2 and 3 tracks before progressing to Juvenile Stake greyhounds should have been used to fill up the fields. the greyhound will be re-graded as a 3rd grade for it’s 3rd grade. Normal penalties apply if greyhound wins 1 For greyhounds 24 months or younger (at the This is not the case, unless the trainer had specifically first start from 1/11/03. on higher Class of track first. date of the meeting) who have not won a graded event nominated for the event. * A greyhound having its first start in a graded race at the closing time of nominations. CLASS 2 GRADING on a Class 3 track over a distance greater than 600m 2 Maidens ineligible. Absence From Racing Sprint Events will be graded as 5th Grade providing it has not forfeited 3 A greyhound can win only one Juvenile race in Greyhounds that have not started for a period of As at November 1, 2003 greyhounds will be its grades by winning distance events on Class 1 or 2 each Class (Class 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5) and in any order. six (6) months or longer at the date of the meeting will permitted to win two (2) fifth grades and one (1) fourth tracks. 4 Heats and finals within a Class are classified as Automatically be dropped a grade on their return to the grade at Class 1, 2 and 3 tracks before progressing to In such cases a greyhound will forfeit its grade up one win. racetrack. 3rd grade. Normal penalties apply if greyhound wins to 3rd Grade but will be locked in at that Grade for its 5 Juvenile wins in any Class will not affect the grade Greyhounds will only be dropped a grade at the first on higher Class of track first. initial start on a Class 3 track. of the greyhound. class of track for which they are nominated. The * A greyhound having its first start on a Class 2 * Winning performances in races over a distance 6 Should there be sufficient nominations for two greyhound will remain the same grade at all other classes track in a graded Sprint event (races over 600 metres or greater than 600 metres will not attract a penalty in races normal Juvenile races on a programme then the races of track. less) will be graded as 5th Grade providing it hasn’t over shorter distances. will be blind drawn. Heats of Juveniles will continue to Greyhounds that have not started for a period of forfeited its grades by winning Sprint events on Class 1 * To drop in grade a greyhound must run three (3) be blind drawn. (12) months must perform a satisfactory Steward’s trial city tracks. consecutive unplaced performances in Class 3 distance 7 Winners of a non-penalty event are still eligible over the distance at which you intend to nominate. In such a case a greyhound will forfeit its grade up events. for Juvenile class. to 3rd Grade but will be locked in at that Grade for its * Upon dropping in Grade a greyhound will only 8 Greyhounds pre-graded into more than one Non penalty events initial start on a Class 2 track. be eligible to win one (1) fifth. Juvenile event within a class are eligible to win all events. All those events conducted in QUEENSLAND * Winning performances in Sprint events will not Transtion Rule: 9 Winning a graded race disqualifies eligibility for ONLY that are restricted by age (eg Derby, Futurity, attract a penalty in Distance events (races longer than In the event of a greyhound having raced as a 4th a juvenile from there on, unless already pre-graded into Young Star Classic, Puppy Stakes etc) will remain non- 600m). grade and having won one (1) 4th grade before 1/11/03 a juvenile event. penalty. * To drop in grade a greyhound must run three (3) the greyhound will be re-graded as a 3rd grade for it’s 10 Nominations must indicate if you want/do not consecutive unplaced performances in Class 2 Sprint first start from 1/11/03. want to be considered for a Juvenile. e.g. Indicate by Nominating for Best 8 races. writing Juvenile only or Juvenile or 5th Grade. OR 5th If a nominated greyhound has attained Grade 3 on * Upon dropping in Grade a greyhound will only CLASS 4 GRADING Grade only. any class of track the nominee cannot stipulate no best be eligible to win one (1) fifth. Sprint Events If a nomination is left open greyhound will be 8. Transtion Rule: * As of the 1st September, 1997 greyhounds which considered for a Juvenile or Graded Race. are Maidens and or who have won a Maiden or Juvenile

The (March, 2005) Journal Page 35 Bruce Teague can NO be contacted at The Good [email protected] PAIN, With BRUCE Oil TEAGUE NO have to promote greyhound racing. It kind of sold itself. Over the past few years greyhounds can about. Crowds of 10,000 or 15,000 flocked to point to a number of improvements. They might be more interested than you big city tracks to have a bet and enjoy the GAIN But if you look closely, you’ll find these think. high-powered atmosphere. No more. are nearly all administrative or minor Not long ago Sam Cauchi of Rocky Ridge To spread the word now, greyhound operational matters: drug testing (led by the Farm (60 km north of Sydney) opened up his racing will have to go to the people, not the gallops), racing rugs, starting boxes stud to the public for a joint promotion with other way round. That’s a big change, A COUPLE of things made me sit back (prompted by Work Cover), on-line the local Care Flight Child Helicopter service. involving major re-organisation and major re- and think about racing’s future. nominations, prizemoney payment systems It wasn’t especially well publicised yet a allocation of resources. There may be some One was an SBS documentary series titled (prompted by the GST), club auditing and the couple of thousand people flocked in, all agog agony in that reform. But it’s the only way “The Agony of Reform”. It talked about the like. at the facilities and the state-of-the-art ahead in the long term. 1980s move away from socialism and central Greyhound adoption programs are helpful technology that goes into looking after Elite Let’s not wait too long though. planning towards free markets, and how hard but have a tiny impact. State, Kobble Creek, Token Prince and “Efforts must be made to enliven public it was to handle the change. On the other hand, track design is still in company. interest in the sport which is of course a long, In Russia, Chili, India, Poland (remember the trial and error stage. A good number of those lookers had arduous and costly task,” wrote Norm Smith, dockyard electrician Lech Walenza and Some strategic priorities are hard to barely seen a greyhound before and knew chairman of the NSW Greyhound Racing Solidarite?) and elsewhere, communist understand. little about them. Now they know much more. Control Board, in its 1981 annual report. politburos saw their power base collapsing Racing’s “separation of powers” - i.e. They’ll tell their friends. Even Rip Van Winkle didn’t sleep for that and objected. But the people liked the idea interstate rivalries - slow down progress. This is not a revolutionary concept. long. even though it first confused everyone and Management by committee is the norm For example, the Courier Mail reports that caused prices to rise. everywhere. Bundaberg Brewed Drinks has just spent $1 (* A recent exception was an excellent Eventually they learned how to handle it. Electronic racing form comes out in a million on a facility to show visitors how it Sydney Morning Herald item on Paul Competition got rid of featherbedding, dozen different ways. makes ginger beer. It’s part of a plan to double Felgate and Just The Best. However, even reduced prices, encouraged entrepreneurs and Average field quality has fallen away. the size of the company’s business in the next that was prompted by his ownership of a most people prospered. It wasn’t always easy And any new marketing measures have three years. Magic Millions starter, not by the worth of but the changes paid dividends. been modest or have been preaching to the There was a time when you didn’t really the greyhound code.) The other point is closer to home and converted. Victoria’s Watchdog campaign on comes from Bruce McHugh, a successful SKY, although successful in its own way, fits businessman and chairman of the Sydney Turf into this category (it also suggests some highly Club, home of the Golden Slipper. unprofessional bets). “The worst thing about it is that the older What Dog is That? we get, the less we want change and it’s the The key to the future is going to be the hardest thing to bring about,” he told the need to look not just to trainers or Sydney Morning Herald. “Everybody who administrators or even owners, but to potential has been successful in my life has accepted new customers and what most interests them. Tweed Heads change. Anyone who hasn’t has been left in For example, do we have a brand? the wake.” Can the public latch on to greyhound Well, that’s talking the talk. racing the same way it does to Coke and Pepsi, But is racing prepared to change? or Ford and Holden? Coursing Club Or should it anyway? Not really. Greyhound racing is certainly ahead of the Very often, we are no longer a racing game in one area. The quality of our top racing commodity but part of the generic product MARCH 5 APRIL 2 stock and the skill of the people who breed, known as gambling. Four-legged poker feed, fix and train them has never been better. machines, if you like. Maiden (420m) $360 Maiden (520m) $360 Racing’s raw material is fine and still The hard fact is that “going to the dogs” Maiden (520m) $360 April Novice Heats (420m) for 32 greyhounds improving (although it does get spread very is either a down-market activity or a highly Coolangatta Stake (420m) Best 8, $800 1-4 wins, $650 thinly at times). Interestingly, all those negative part of the lexicon. Our name goes Stayers Stake (652m) 1-5 wins, $650 Coolangatta Stake (520m) Best 8, $800 activities are subject to intense competition. into the newspaper only when something bad MARCH 12 Stayers Stake (652m) 1-5 wins, $650 At the same time, racing’s management happens*. Maiden (420m) $360 APRIL 9 and business structures remain much the Ernst & Young’s survey for the QGRA in Maiden (520m) $360 April Mixed Final (420m) Winner $500 same, even though new markets and new 1995 revealed our public image varies from March Novice Heats (420m) For 32 Maiden (420m) $360 systems have emerged around us: TABs, vague to nasty. It’s easy to forget that if you’re greyhounds, 1-4 wins, $650 Maiden (520m) $360 ClubTABs, PubTABs, SKY, twilight an insider and talk mostly to other insiders Kirra Stake (520m) Best 8, $800 Border Sprint (420m) Best 8, $800 meetings, morning meetings, new bet types, (which is what most of us do). Stayers Stake (652m) 1-5 wins, $650 Stayers Stake (652m) 1-5 wins, $650 phone betting, computer betting and different A good test would be to stop 100 people MARCH 19 APRIL 16 sorts of customers. walking down the street and ask them to tell Maiden (420m) $360 Maiden (420m) $360 Racing people had little to do with these you what activity involved Whisky Assassin Maiden (520m) $360 Maiden (520m) $360 changes. They were the work of Governments or Bogie Leigh. I doubt you would get five March Novice Final (420m) Winner $1000 Tweed Valley Stake (520m) best 8, $800 and distant TAB shareholders. Racing simply correct answers. Tweed Valley Sprint (420m) Best 8, $800 Stayers Stake (652m) 1-5 wins, $650 tagged along. Perhaps it’s been blinded by That percentage might have jumped Stayers Stake (652m) 1-5 wins, $650 the twin headlights of tradition and heavy during Flying Amy’s reign, but that followed APRIL 23 regulation. serious efforts to spread the word (the MARCH 26 Maiden (420m) $360 Growth At Risk Greyhound Coaches promotion, for example). Maiden (420m) $360 Maiden (520m) $360 Critically, racing’s dominant source of Which only proves the point. Maiden (520m) $360 Legacy Cup (420m) Best 8, $800 + trophy income - TAB betting - is now at risk. Overall To gain an end customer, and keep him, Easter Bunny Sprint (420m) Best 8, $800 Stayers Stake (652m) 1-5 wins, $650 growth is not covering inflation. Despite that image must first be turned around. To Stayers Stake (652m) 1-5 wins, $650 APRIL 30 occasional boosts, racing is steadily losing its build new business there is no other possible Maiden (420m) $360 share of the gambling dollar. option. Maiden (520m) $360 Worse, it’s knocking back any real Folks in the street have to know who we Coolangatta Stk (520m) Best 8, $800 + trophy opportunities to develop new business - from are, what we do and how they can take part. Stayers Stake (652m) 1-5 wins, $650 betting exchanges or off-course bookmaking, They have to know enough about greyhound for example. history to tell their neighbours what it’s all Phone (07) 55364555 Fax (07) 55366894

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