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Official Publication of the Greyhound Racing Authority of Qld

Registered by Australia Post MARCH 2004 Volume 169 Publication No. QBP 3978

Billy Hutchinson arrives for work (left) and with his favourite greyhound Winged Runner (below).

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Chairman: racing did not need Phil Bennett Members: Kerry Watson Chris Williams David Stitt MANAGEMENT General Manager Darren Beavis The recent publicity given to the [email protected] convictions of Gwen and Steven Sorrenson GRA Chair Chairman of Stewards Danny Ryan in the Beenleigh Magistrates Court for [email protected] offences of keeping animals as a kill or lure Investigations Daryl Kays to train a coursing dog, has brought shame [email protected] on the Queensland Greyhound racing Grading Panel Eddie Little, industry. Phil Bennett Ken Hutchinson The heavy fines showed how serious [email protected] such practices is viewed by the Queensland Registrar Liz Murray community. [email protected] Furthermore, the Board of the GRA has Finance controller Abhendra Kumar disqualified them from holding licences or [email protected] attending racetracks for a period of three HEAD OFFICE years. Albion Park Raceway, In the eyes of the law, all persons are unless the person took reasonable steps to exceeded the other two racing codes, with Amy Street, Breakfast Creek deemed to know the law. prevent the injury or killing. an 11.2% increase over the corresponding (Office Hours Admin 8.30am to In case you don’t, I am setting out Maximum penalty - 300 penalty units period in the previous year. 4.30pm Monday-Friday. below for your information the portion of ($22,500) or 1 year’s imprisonment. It was pleasing to see that the changes Scratchings 7.30am) the Animal Care and Protection Act 2001 Section 32 to the race scheduling by Queensland POSTAL ADDRESS setting out “Other Offences relating to Keeping or using kill or lure for Racing has produced the dividends PO Box 250, Albion, Q, 4010 Dogs” blooding or coursing expected. TELEPHONE Section 30 A person must not keep or use an animal This is necessary to produce the real (07) 3262 7800 (Office) Causing captive animal to be injured as a kill or lure- increases in distribution to the codes. (07) 3262 7809 (Fax) or killed by a dog a) for blooding of a dog; or (07) 3862 4437 (Fax noms) A person must not knowingly cause an b) to race or train a coursing dog. The announcement of the appointment 1800 851155 (Phone Noms, animal in captivity to be injured or killed Maximum penalty - of Robert Schwarten as Racing Minister Mon-Fri 7am-8.30am) by a dog. 300 penalty units ($22,500) or 1 year’s is welcomed. Recorded Field Info 1900 95 7003 Maximum penalty - 300 penalty units imprisonment. Robert is a keen supporter of the Faxed Field Info 1902 26 1004 ($22,500) or 1 year’s imprisonment. Rockhampton Greyhound Club and I E-mail address: Section 31 On a less serious note, the Board was attended a meeting with him on the Labour [email protected] Releasing animal for injury or killed happy to announce a $300,000 prizemoney Day holiday a few years ago. Web address: www.graq.org.au by a dog increase for the period 1 February 2004 to He, and his Works portfolio, may be A person must not release an animal if 30 June 2004. the fillip needed to ensure there is a timely Editor and Advertising the release is- This was able to be achieved due to the solution to the dilemma that is Albion Park. DAVID BRASCH a) to allow the animal to be injured or higher than anticipated turnover on UNiTAB I wish him well in his new role and the PO Box 537, Everton Park, killed by a dog; or in the first six months of the financial year. GRA Board and staff look forward to Brisbane, Qld, 4053. b) in circumstances in which the animal Again, I am happy to report that the working with him to further greyhound Ph: (07) 3355 6019 is likely to be injured or killed by a dog percentage increase in greyhound turnover racing in Queensland. Fax: (07) 3355 6029 E-mail: [email protected]

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The (March, 2004) Journal Page 2 Subtle differences in Ireland

GREYHOUND racing doesn’t differ run. Entry fee was $80, with heat winner to much the world over ... or does it? receive $160. There was no mention of any I have just returned from a short holiday of the unplaced heats runners receiving trip to Ireland and got the opportunity to take prizemoney. in racing at a couple of venues in the home General Manager However, the racebook stipulated of the greyhound. unplaced semi-finalists would receive $800. In Australia we have the perception that The final prizemoney breakdown was: 1st greyhound racing in Ireland is booming ... $50,000, 2nd $10,000, 3rd $5000 with all prizemoney is fantastic, the tracks and Darren Beavis unplaced finalists to receive $2500. facilities now superb etc etc. My visit also took in the three-day But the reality of greyhound racing in coursing carnival at Clonmel. It was Ireland, in my opinion, is inferior to the highlighted by the scratching of one of the industry at home. two Derby finalists, a heavily backed runner. I’ll explain myself. The rules stipulate the bookmakers must pay As we all know, Ireland and the UK have the dogs to be swabbed chosen by a trainer there is no telephone betting facilities. out half of the value of the winning ticket on six-dog races, and outside hare. in the presence of a steward in a marble draw Their meetings are not covered by a Sky both finalists, even the one that was It appeared to me that the lure was a system. Channel type service. If you want to see a scratched. considerable distance in front of the lead dog, This is done prior to the race meeting and greyhound race or bet on a greyhound race, It would appear the Irish took this is their compared to Australian racing, which caused everyone then knows the two dogs to be you have to be at the track. stride. I was also lucky enough to visit a few a number of runners to lose sight. swabbed for the night. All greyhound race meetings in Ireland greyhound studs, those run by Richie Seeded box draws opened up racing so The racing surfaces at Clonmel, Cork and are at night time. There are no afternoon or O’Reagan and Sean Bourke, both of which much that of the many races I saw, widely Shelbourne Park are excellent, with very little twilight meetings. have outstanding facilities. drawn dogs won most of them. banking on the turns, but with only six They also have the luxury of conducting I must say that the standard of racoinmg The on-track handlers are required to race runners, there is minimal interference. race meetings on a Friday and Saturday night, in Ireland and their facilities have come a across the in-field to the area in the back The lure run-up can sometimes be 20 prime time for attracting patrons ... something long way in the 10 years since I last visited straight where the dogs are caught. This is seconds. we do not have. the country. done while the dogs are waiting in the starting Facilities for patrons on-course at Stakes in Ireland, we are told, have gone boxes. Shelbourne (in Dublin) and at Cork are through the roof in recent years. The reality I fell it is my duty to thank Neil Brown, There is no catching pen. Generally a box excellent. And racing is to an almost packed is a nomination fee varying between $A16 the outgoing CEO of Greyhounds was put over the lure when it stopped and house each night. to $80 for a feature race must be paid for Australasia. the dogs just waited by it before being caught This is the case due to both clubs every runner. He has been in the position since 2000 by their handlers. providing a first class menu, the most modern Prizemoney averages about $500 for a and I have found him always helpful and Some aspects of pre-race security seemed of surrounds, with a 15-minute gap between normal race. All races are graded on times. approachable and a real ambassador for the to me to be lax. Swabbing procedures as a the 10 races. There is virtually no inter-track The night I visited Shelbourne Park, the greyhound industry. I wish Neil all the best rule are, two dogs are swabbed per night with betting. Betting shops are closed by 6pm and heats of the Shelbourne Tote Gold Cup were for his future endeavours.

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The (March, 2004) Journal Page 3 Ipswich lure gets an urgent upgrade

A recent meeting between the GRA and the committee of the Ipswich club identified the need for an urgent upgrade of the lure system at the track. Agreement between the two organisations was reached and work will be well and truly Chief Steward underway when this article is published. GBOTA News Unfortunately there are people on the sideline who wish to attribute blame for the need to carry out this urgent work Danny Ryan Kev Galloway No person or persons have identified as the cause of the required work and nor was there any attempt to attribute blame to anyone. The QTC is standing firm against Please be thankful the work will be revert to the old days of the lure behind the you all the best on your trip around Oz. what appears to be standover tactics carried out and no race meetings will be lost motorbike and even further back to the horse Pick me up if you need a guide! from the racing office. to the industry. towing the lure. The GBOTA feels it is time for the Capalaba has been so well run in recent Arrangements are well underway for our GRA and industry bodies to start Recent heavy rains and storms failed to times we expect miracles. state stewards conference in Brisbane in late consultation for our future governance. stop race meetings at any of our tracks in the Perhaps that was a bit much for Bernard March. KPMG’s preferred model submitted metropolitan area. and his merry men and woman to come up It has been two years since our last to cabinet is far from acceptable. The conversion to sand tracks has paid with at short notice. conference and I look forward to the various KPMG need not have been employed dividends although we never lost many people assisting our counterparts in the North to finalise the details for our industry’s meetings on the grass either. While on the subject of Capalaba, chief to keep in touch with the latest news and governance. Capalaba was the only victim when steward Alan Young will retire as of March views. The GRA and industry bodies know power to the complex was cut for a long 6 after a career spanning some 30 years. what is best for the industry and are period of time and the meeting was cancelled. Since coming from Townsville to The highlight of the conference I feel sure much better equipped to prepare such I was surprised that Bernard Culey didn't Brisbane to retire, Alan has continued to will be the address by guest speaker Michael details. serve our industry with distinction and will Byrne, QC. On current trends, greyhound surely be hard to replace. Michael was our guest speaker at last licensees are being deprived in the LADY I take this opportunity to thank you year's national chief stewards' conference. vicinity of $3 million per year personally Alan and also on behalf of the Michael’s ability to hold those listening prizemoney due to the 15-year Product industry for your dedicated service and wish in the grasp of his hand was amazing although Co TAB privatisation deal. when you hold the title of QC it was not Under the current circumstances TRAINER achieved from a weetbix packet, that’s for surely the Product Co agreement can be Greyhound Data sure. challenged in court. I question if the Has vacancies for GRA should investigate offering a legal In recent times issue has been raised about firm .5% of greyhound Product Co for performed or maiden Greyhound breeders should be who said what when discussion takes place the remaining 10 years on a no-win, no- aware of the value of the fantastic dogs - reasonable rates. between licensees and stewards in the pay basis. website produced by Gunnar von stewards' room on race nights. The GBOTA welcomes any concerns Boehn in Stuttgart, Germany. Race night discussions are not always of licensees to be raised at our monthly The site can be accessed via Ph Glenda Dart taped as most times they deal with trivial meetings. These meetings are to be www.greyhound-data.com matters that are settled there and then. changed soon to the first Monday of the It's well worth a look for the (02) 66725314 However, from now on all discussions in month. information available. The best of the stewards' room will be recorded for February’s meeting was 11am, 0402 869366 its kind. record purposes and kept for a 14-day period. Sunday February 29 at Albion Park.

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The (March, 2004) Journal Page 4 Greyhound Adoption Program News Qld dog finds home in Japan The Queensland A Queensland greyhound has found with translation, export paperwork, division of GAP received a new life in the Japanese city of Nagoya transport and vet requirements. the first application from through the adoption program. But in February this year Shelley Mr Takeshi back in It took a year for Mr Takeshi to take arrived in Japan at her new home February 2003. It came delivery of Shelley after many problems (pictured). via GAP’s excellent website. Mr Takeshi already had two pets dogs from other breeds but was enthusiastic about adopting a understanding and Shelley arrived in greyhound. Japan on February 7. Registrar At first it was almost impossible to So proud of Shelley is he that Mr communicate with Mr Takeshi as his Takeshi has immediately started working English was limited and obviously the on her own webpage. He sent photos to GAP program’s requirements did not GAP the day the bitch arrived at her include a knowledge of Japanese. new home showing just how easily she Liz Murray But after much correspondence, a had settled in. working relationship was developed and Mr Takeshi plans to spread the word Mr Takeshi utilised a friend in South among his friends about GAP, to enable Australia to liase with the GAP leaders. others to adopt a greyhound and receive Mr Takeshi was adamant Shelley was the same pleasure he has. the greyhound he wanted to adopt. Shelley was a perfect greyhound for Changes to Licensing requirements with A licensed Public Trainer must train The application took so long because adoption, calm and gentle. She touched the Greyhound Racing Authority came into greyhounds owned by a registered Owner. GAP co-ordinator Sheree Buckley is a the hearts of those in Australia who effect for new applications from 1 February In the case of a greyhound owned by a shift worker and could only work on his worked with her before she left for and for existing licenses as from 1 July 2004. registered Owner and registered for Stud details when she had time off. Japan. It also proves that in today’s Please read the following information duties the greyhound must be kennelled with But he proved very patient and world, nothing is impossible. carefully. However, I will summarise the a licensed Studmaster and the appropriate changes that affect current licensed Owners Authority to Breed registered with the GRA. and Syndicate/Confederacy. Brood bitches, litters and greyhounds not Owners and Syndicate/Confederacies are currently being trained for racing may be registered not licensed. Fees are no longer kennelled at the property of the Owner. charged for registration as an Owner or the Syndicate/Confederacy Registration registration of a Syndicate/Confederacy. Syndicate/Confederacy registration is An Owner and members of a Syndicate/ issued when 2 or more (maximum 10) people Confederacy cannot train a greyhound to race own a greyhound. The members must or handle greyhounds at race meetings or nominate a Manager/Spokesperson. trials. Members may also appoint the Manager/ A licensed Public Trainer must train Spokesperson as an agent to act on their greyhounds owned by a registered Owner. behalf. If an agent is appointed the Authority If you are a spokesperson/manager of a will require only the agent’s signature when Registered Syndicate/Confederacy and want lodging forms with the GRA. A person under to train greyhounds owned by the registered the age of eighteen is not eligible to register Syndicate/Confederacy you must be licensed as a member of a Syndicate/Confederacy. as an Owner/Trainer or a Public Trainer. An application for registration as a If you are a registered Owner or member Syndicate/Confederacy must be completed of a registered Syndicate/Confederacy and and lodged with the GRA (Qld). A want to handle greyhounds at race meetings registration fee is not applicable. or trials you must be licensed at least as an A National Police Certificate is not KIBBLE Attendant. Copy licenses for Syndicate/ required unless requested by the GRA. Confederacy members will not be issued. Syndicate/Confederacy members are not Over the next few months we will be licensed to train greyhound for any race or writing to the Manager of every Syndicate/ handle greyhounds at any race meeting or Confederacy licensed with the GRA (Qld) trial. 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The (March, 2004) Journal Page 7 Val and Gay Ignatenko ... it's been 20 years since their greyhound of the year but they're chasing another. Greyhound 'fanatic' after another champ

By bid for another superstar. DAVID BRASCH Val has been making things happen since he arrived in Australia with his HE describes himself as “the most family when four years old, back in 1949, Val Ignatenko with a fanatical greyhound man ever” and that fleeing the communist rule of Russia soon couple of Just The just about sums up Val Ignatenko. after the second world war. Best pups. Val and his wife Gay run a couple of “My father falsified papers to escape businesses at Hervey Bay where they also Russia with our family,” said Val. rear a small team of greyhounds. They Val grew up in Bendigo where his have several handy gallopers, including neighbours had greyhounds, so he was trainer John Kelly ... the start of the Flat but died soon after getting here,” said Val. the extra smart Barnacle Bob, in work touched with the racing bug from an early Flyer story. When he started buying dogs again with the Attard boys Martin and Renald. age. “We already had a heap of dogs, and four years ago, Val trained them himself Their dream is for a greyhound of the “I went to Melbourne for work, but another one was the last thing we needed,” and raced at Bundaberg with a bit of year ... another one! also played football with a guy called Herb said Val. success. That’s right, Val and Gay have been Siakew,” said Val. “Herb trained the great Ignatenko was out at Kelly’s property “But four years ago I decided to build there, done that, racing the former dog Gerard The Gent and he also trained when he first spotted Flat Flyer as a 12 some yards on our property and start champion stayer Flat Flyer (Temlee-Try my first dog.” month old pup. “I had seen an rearing my own dogs,” he said. “My Personality) who earned greyhound of the Val’s first winner was ironically called advertisement for a few from the litter for methods are all based on those John Kelly year honours in Victoria back in 1982. Moscow Chief and Val admits while the sale in a local paper,” he said. “They used back in the 70s and I have proven The Attards attest to the Ignatenko dog had ability, he also had the ability to wanted $1500 for the pups which was a they work with the numbers of winners rearing methods being among the best, fight. lot of money in those days. we have got.” and Val leaves no stone unturned in his By the late 70s he had linked up with “But as soon as I saw him, I knew he Val pointed out the success rate for was a champion. I was positive I was right. most dogs bred is only 20 percent of He was by Temlee from a Benjamin John greyhounds win two races or more. bitch which was the great cross at the time. “Our success rate is 80 “And he was hyperactive ... he just percent, so we must be wouldn’t stand still.” doing something right,” ammit's Val went home Tivoli Dreamer he said. and Gay agreed Tivoli ChiefHeather’s Ile Val bought pups they should buy the Mister Moss from former Temlee Z dog “even though we Temora LeeVenetian Babe Bundaberg star Call Rearing and had a yard full of Me Katie and Albion dogs already”. Take A Bow Park 30.27 winner FLAT FLYER As Flat Flyer, and 1982 Victorian GOTYBenjaminRebel John Wayne Ultimate Meg was Spelling Farm with Kelly putting the one of the first he Blackamoor Lad polish on him, the Temlee Try Personality reared. pup turned into a super Chantel LouisaPark Fair Barnacle Bob, stayer breaking the Deep Katie and Deep Olympic Park track Blaze are from another Call Me Pups For Sale 'If you want your record and winning a Katie litter. puppy to have number of big races and taking the Val headed to Ipswich for the auction greyhound of the year title. late last year and came home with pups 40 acre property provides ... good nutrition, By 1987, Val and Gay were looking for by Just The Best, Solve The Puzzle and plenty of a move. “I had been working far too hard Southern Champ and has high hopes for in the business I was in and the company them. * Spacious galloping paddocks galloping and wanted more and more all the time,” he He also has two Just The Best pups with dams and shade constant care, said. “It was a high pressure job.” about to be educated out of Nan’s Princess Val and Gay had never been to a Sydney winner. * Quality feeding and worming take advantage of Queensland but came north on a holiday He has linked up with the Attard boys program years of on the recommendation of Gay’s sister, after reading their story in The Journal * Pups taught to lead at an and within a weekend at Hervey Bay had two years ago that said they were “looking experience within decided they wanted to move there. for owners”. “I was looking for a trainer early age and handled the industry and “We arrived in November 1987 and and we fitted the bill perfectly,” said Val. regularly have been here since.” “I didn’t know them from a bar of soap give it the best With a small business started, and but they are great fellas and good trainers. * All pups kennelled before start in life on eventually another on the way, the “We get on well.” breaking in our farm' Ignatenkos set about establishing Living at Hervey Bay stops Val and * Excellent facilities available themselves. Dogs had to take a back seat. Gay attending race meetings often, but the “We were working seven days a week couple never misses one of their runners for whelping litters for years to get the businesses going, but on Sky. GEORGE three or four years ago we eased out and “And we do like to head to Brisbane ZAMMIT let staff run them,” said Val. on business to coincide with our dogs And with the extra time of their hands, racing,” said Val. greyhounds emerged in their lives once That’s going to happen much more in For any information, pedigrees, faxes, e-mails or photos again. the next few years as Val’s young stock “I had sold all my dogs in Victoria, Flat comes through ... young stock that might Contact George Zammit (07) 54266209 Flyer came to Queensland to stand at stud include a second greyhound of the year.

The (March, 2004) Journal Page 8 CYCLONE Tracey had devastating effects on the people of Darwin back in 1972 and in a roundabout way pushed Jean Hose Jean's into a career of greyhound racing. Darwin and Jean Hose haven’t looked back since. come a Jean and husband Ian and their young children Stephen and Sharyn were living in a caravan in Melbourne and as Ian admits long way “struggling at times”. Jean Hose with Ian was a plumber and saw the Unbelievable. opportunity for plenty of work during the from rebuilding of Darwin after the cyclone ripped it to shreds. promising young bitch called Little Looker. “We got there three months after the Darwin The daughter of Rapid Journey-Lovely cyclone had hit,” said Ian who had to get a Looker had not won a race when Wayne special permit just to get into what was left McKenna sent her and litter sister of the city. days McKenna’s Rose to Jean to train. Ian eventually started his own business Now Little Looker has become a highly which employed 12 plumbers and times were promising stayer with a number of Albion good. Park wins and the future bright when she “We bought some acreage and eventually steps up to 710m. built a home on it,” said Jean. “It was a good “I’ve got a few other racing dogs and a life up there.” couple of nice Southern Champ pups,” she The good life for Ian included a session said. at a local pub a few years later with a Darwin “Little Looker is improving every time greyhound trainer called Frank Ferns. she races but she won’t peak for another five Frank talked him into buying a greyhound months.” for $1500 called Street Dancer. Ian and Jean admit they are not getting “Frank trained the dog for a year or two any younger and have probably another 10 for us and it won races, but Street Dancer years in greyhound racing. “It’s the only came down with heartworm,” said Jean. hobby I know that you can get paid to do,” “I was breeding and showing shepherds Jean Hose and Little Looker (above left) and just some of Jean's trophies (right). said Ian. with success at the time so when Street In the meantime Jean is happy to go about Dancer needed treatment and three months getting older and finding the heat in Darwin Bomber Burns, both Albion Park winners. her greyhound training business with the rest with the heartworm problem, I took him hard to cope with.” “I’ve always kept the bug to train,” said professionalism she has always shown, happy home with us.” So Ian and Jean, their kids by this time Jean. “But I keep the kennel small because I to achieve the success she does with the small Jean wasn’t to know at the time but she having gone their own way, decided on like to lavish some TLC and personal team she has. was about to be hooked on greyhound racing Brisbane as their new home. attention to all my dogs.” “I like to give all my dogs personal ... and has been ever since. “Mike Bryant, son of the great Melbourne A recent advertisement in The Journal for attention ... I talk to them all,” she said. “I decided to train Street Dancer myself trainer Ned Bryant, had been sending us dogs dogs to train has provided her with a It’s worked for a long time now. when he had recovered,” said Jean. “Frank for years,” said Jean. “And he found a block gave me the basics of training.” of land, five acres, a street away from his It was in the mid-80s that Jean took the property at Chamber’s Flat.” step into training. Street Dancer fired for her, Ian sold his business and Jean loaded up shared Darwin greyhound of the year honours her best four greyhounds and came south ... PARK RIDGE in 1984-85 and won more than 30 races. that was a shock. “He was a very wide runner and we loved “We were green in those days,” she it during the wet season in Darwin,” said Jean. admits. “The four dogs we brought with us GREYHOUND COMPLEX “Street Dancer would run on the best part of didn’t last long down here. In fact, we sold the track, but all the others would plough them straight back to Darwin.” (The Closest Spelling & Rearing Complex to Brisbane) around in the mud near the rails.” Parlance stayed to become a broodbitch, Street Dancer won his final race at seven while Unbelievable, a litter brother to the and a half years old. He became a house pet great New Tears, and the winner of 35 races at the Hose home. in Darwin went to Geoff Parnaby for a stud But he had also started something big. career, said Jean. “We built our team up from one, to two, “He was pretty ordinary though, although to five, to 21 at the end, with 15 in training we did get a few nice dogs by him out of all the time,” said Jean. Parlance, dogs like Undisputable, ‘A friendly and Caring Environment Where Only the Best is Given’ Jean Hose became a household name Unreachable etc,” said Jean. herself in Darwin. She won the trainer’s Parlance had a pedigree to match her Quality pups for sale premiership five years in a row, and produced ability, being by Hardell-Nifty Monaro. Nifty six Darwin greyhounds of the year, Street Monaro had won a National Track Dancer, Black Creek, Parlance (twice), Championship at Capalaba and was a Specialising in: Unbelievable and Sungold Flyer. daughter of Australian Cup winner Kim’s Whelping Parlance represented the Northern Monaro, from Bob Doak’s legendary Rearing Territory in the National Sprint at Cannington Secretly line. Spelling in 1989 when fifth behind champion Sandi’s “When the Darwin dogs didn’t stand up Training Me Mum after being run off the track at the down here, we decided to breed some litters Pre-training first turn. ourselves from Parlance,” said Jean. 3 All pups kennelled and taught to lead “She won the Northern Territory final and Among those was the prolific winner Par because there was an airline strike on at the Flyer (by Bogenfel) who won 35 races and 3 Spacious and well shaded runs time, I got home from the races, packed up was greyhound of the year at Beenleigh and 3 Balanced diet of fresh meat, milk, dry the car and drove 10 hours to Kununurra Ipswich in the same year in the mid-90s. food, vitamins and minerals where I caught a light plane to Perth,” said “He was a great money earner for us and 3 Programmed worming and flea treatment Jean. at one stage won nine in a row at Beenleigh,” 3 Newly constructed day yards and 2 The trials and tribulations of greyhound said Jean. “He was fast out but couldn’t get training. 520m.” hectare galloping paddock with dam While Jean Hose was taking all before A couple of litters which Jean and Ian 3 350 metre straightrack with her large kennel in Darwin, club officials kept taught them a lesson in greyhound Offering personalised service to meet your dogs needs virtually forced her out of the industry with management. a reduction in prizemoney about 12 years “We found it financially difficult, so we ago. decided to get back to training for owners,” Lot 35, 77 Smith Rd, Park Ridge South “When the prizemoney was almost said Jean. And that’s what she has (07) 32000172 halved, we decided to look elsewhere to train concentrated on since. Manager Mike Chapman - Mobile 0411 326605 greyhounds,” said Jean. “We were also Kev Galloway gave her Billy Burns and Owners Graeme Waller & Rachel Scott - Mobile 0401 085757

The (March, 2004) Journal Page 9 LEFT: Don and June Waldron planning for retirement. RIGHT: Don Waldron ... 60s style. Don leaves Casino at top of its game

He’s been secretary at full TAB club with 40 meetings a year on rivers. Casino since 1964 when Friday afternoons was the bonus we needed.” “About 60 percent of trainers live in the offered the position by the But it hasn’t all been plain sailing. Casino area, 20 are at Grafton, about 15 then committee. Don knew Don remembers vividly he and wife June around Tweed and five percent at Lismore,” everything about the club’s preparing racebooks until all hours of the he said. “And the numbers are climbing all operation by then, so who morning to have them ready for a race the time at Casino. better to get the job. meeting ... just one aspect of the job. “I am marking up about 800 pups a year Casino club, according to Don worked at McDonalds Pharmacy for and this is a steady rise all the time. There president Ray Van Eede, has 50 years, taking on the Casino club duties are more litters being bred here now than $160,000 in reserves and has part-time but relying on June to do much of ever.” never been in a better the work as well. He says one of the biggest problems with financial position with the “June would take nominations over our the industry in recent times was the grading By DAVID BRASCH greyhound racing industry in home phone, then answer all the calls for policy implemented five years ago. “It didn’t IT would be easy to mark the retirement the northern rivers thriving. fields, box draw etc until we finally got things work,” he said. “But a new policy is set to of Don Waldron as secretary-manager at the And Don Waldron has presided over and like fax machines, answering machines etc,” come in and that will make a big difference. Casino club as “the end of a reign”. guided that boom. he said. “It will stop the fact that all races on NSW But after 44 years with the club, Don “Three things have lifted our industry in June also worked for 25 years in the tracks are either maidens or fifth grades. It Waldron deserves much more than that. the Casino area,” Waldron told The Journal canteen at the track until retiring from that will give more opportunities for the better Don Waldron IS the Casino Greyhound on the eve of his retirement. job in 2000. dogs to race constantly.” Club. He has been from the day in 1960 when “The introduction of the Gabba was the Don retired from the pharmacy in 1991 Waldron has never owned a greyhound he came to work there ... as starter, tote biggest bonus for the northern rivers club and took over the reins full-time at Casino of his own but did buy a pup for his wife operator, kennel attendant, payroll boss, because it gave our owners and trainers club soon after. June to race many years ago. “It raced as barman, you name it. somewhere to race for major prizemoney,” In 1989 he had a triple heart by-pass and Dusky Flame and Bill Reynolds trained her The fact he was one of only four from he said. “Before that all our best dogs by 2003 lined up again for the same to win a few races including a heat of the the greyhound industry to receive an naturally went to Sydney.” operation. Both times he was off work for Country Championship,” said Don. “June Australian Sports Medal from the NSW State Waldron says the introduction of the TAB only three weeks. bred with her and one of the pups was Government during the 2000 Olympic provided much more finance for country race For the past 40 years he has been in Waldo’s Flame who won five at the Gabba Games, received an industry clubs, and finally the fact Casino became a charge of ear-branding and marking up of and was famous there for his stumpy tail.” acknowledgement award in 1999 and has TAB club meant much. greyhounds in the northern rivers and plans He rates Pretty Short the best greyhound been given life membership of the NSW “Prior to that we had been able to pick to continue with that. he has seen race. Country Clubs Association is testament to up a TAB slot only when the TAB needed us He says Casino is the hub of the Don says the changes at Casino club have just what impact he has had in this industry. to,” he said. “But in 1991 when we became a greyhound racing industry on the northern been vast and he proudly boasts the club has the best kennel block in the state. “We have done a lot of work on this track in the years and it is paying off now,” he said. Like all club officials though he sees problems increasing over public liability Encounter insurance and workers compensation payments, small race clubs facing difficulty keeping up with their responsibilities. His saddest time in the industry came Kennels & Breaking-in three years ago when “32 concerned members of the club” moved to oust him from the position. “They claimed I was not accountable enough,” he said. “The Board Rearing - Spelling - Breaking-in came north to check things out and cleared me over any allegations. I was very We have rearing vacancies from February disappointed anyone would question by honesty and integrity.” Any inspection of our complex is welcome (phone for appointment) He had planned to retire about then, but continue until now because of it. “I dug my Track Distances 300m and 520m heels in,” he said. Don plans to get his fishing line out, Sand Surface continue the ear-branding and marking up, and “look after my wife for a change”. Our track is remarkably similar to Albion Park Bruce McKnight has accepted the position to replace Waldron, Bruce coming Brand new rearing yards 200m long over from Tweed Heads. Don says he will be around the tracks for a while yet ... Casino is glad he’s been around Any inquiries call Rick Fall on (07) 54264338 or 0427 264338 all this time. Track entry via 111 Main Greenswamp Road, Atkinson's Dam

The (March, 2004) Journal Page 10 Rabbit In Queensland’s meat 2004 Group Rabbit meat is regarded by many as the ultimate food for racing greyhounds. It contains slightly more protein than Brief Races beef, but is low in fat and in most cases a supplement of fat at the rate of one tablespoon of lard, suet or fresh meat Group 1 (3) trimmings for each 300gms of rabbit sprint ability in the home straight as Gold Cup (710m) Auction Series (520m) meat is recommended. evidenced by hard and sore back and Albion Park. Winner $40,000 Ipswich. Winner $32,000 Rabbit meat contains the highest limb muscles. Winter Carnival Cup (520m) Queensland Derby (520m) level of natural creatine, a high-energy If a dog is cramping, 150-200iu Albion Park. Winner $40,000 Albion Park. Winner $20,000 sugar based compound that is used as Vitamin E as above, and two slow release Brisbane Cup (520m) City of Ipswich Gold Cup (520m) an initial energy source for acceleration potassium tablets over the tongue about Albion Park. Winner $40,000 Ipswich. Winner $20,000 during a race. Rabbit meat contains four hours before racing, particularly 4gms of creatine per 100gms as if a dog is nervous or excitable, is compared to less than 1 gm for beef. recommended. Group 2 (5) Group 3 (2) The high level of creatine is due to Vince Curry Memorial (520m) Queensland Cup (520m) the sprint capacity of rabbits to escape OUT OF SORTS Ipswich. Winner $20,000 Albion Park. Winner $15,000 predators requiring that they have a There are a number of cardinal signs Queensland Futurity (520m) Gold Coast Cup (457m) ve