Vol 12 / No 6 19 June 2020 Fortnightly by Subscription calendar Latest Category One Schedule July-December 2020 Trainers’ Notice: Staying Alert at the Track WE’RE BACK!.YL`OV\UKYHJPUNÄYZ[ZWVY[[VYL[\YUVUZ[1\ULMVSSV^PUN*V]PK SVJRKV^U ^P[OVWLUYHJPUNYLJVTTLUJPUNVU [O1\UL(IV]L9V_OVSTL+VSS`[SLHKZL]LU[\HS^PUULY Photo: Steve Nash :7(9;(4(:;,9[V\[VM[OLVWLUPUNILUKPU[OLÄYZ[YHJLH[UL^S`SPJLUZLK;V^JLZ[LY:[HKP\T FOR ALL THE LATEST NEWS - WWW.GBGB.ORG.UK -VSSV^.).)VU;^P[[LY'NYL`OV\UKIVHYK'NINIZ[HɈHUK0UZ[HNYHTHUK-HJLIVVR CATEGORY ONE FINALS Date Distance Track Event Thu 30 Jul 480m Flat Newcastle RPGTV All England Cup Sat 01 Aug 515m Flat Brighton & Hove Coral Sussex Cup Sat 01 Aug 695m Flat Brighton & Hove Coral Regency Sun 02 Aug 480m Hurdle Central Park RPGTV Champion Hurdle Sat 29 Aug 480m Flat Monmore Green Ladbrokes Gold Cup Sat 29 Aug 630m Flat Monmore Green Ladbrokes Summer Stayers Classic Sun 06 Sep 480m Hurdle Central Park Grand National Thu 17 Sep 462m Flat Yarmouth RPGTV East Anglian Derby Fri 18 Sep 575m Flat Romford Coral Champion Stakes Fri 18 Sep 400m Puppies Romford Romford Puppy Cup Fri 25 Sep 400m Flat Romford Guys and Dolls Fri 25 Sep 925m Flat Romford Cesarewitch 7XH6HS P)ODW 6KHIÀHOG *DLQ*UH\KRXQG1XWULWLRQ6WHSVWR9LFWRU\ Sat 17 Oct 714m Flat Crayford Jay and Kay Coach Tours Kent St Leger Sat 17 Oct 540m Flat Crayford Ladbrokes Gold Collar Sat 31 Oct 500m Flat Nottingham Star Sports & ARC Greyhound Derby 2020 Fri 11 Dec 575m Flat Romford Coral Essex Vase Sat 19 Dec 945m Flat Brighton & Hove Coral TV Trophy Sat 19 Dec 500m Flat Brighton & Hove Coral Olympic *Subect to Stadium being open to public )XUWKHUFRPSHWLWLRQVWREHFRQÀUPHG$ERYHGDWHVPD\EHVXEMHFWWRFKDQJH STAR SPORTS & ARC GREYHOUND DERBY 2020 5HYLVHGGDWHVIRUWKH6WDU6SRUWV $5&*UH\KRXQG'HUE\DW1RWWLQJKDPKDYHEHHQFRQÀUPHGDVIROORZV First Round Friday 2nd October & Saturday 3rd October Second Round Saturday 10th October Quarter-Finals Saturday 17th October Semi-Finals Saturday 24th October Final Saturday 31st October Published by the Greyhound Board of Great Britain Limited at Genesis House, 17 Godliman Street, London EC4V 5BD Telephone 020 7822 0900 Fax 020 7822 0901 www.gbgb.org.uk Disclaimer for advertising in the GBGB Calendar: Inclusion of an advertisement in this GBGB Calendar does not constitute or imply an endorsement by the GBGB of the advertised goods or services, nor does it constitute or imply any representation that use of the goods or services is in compliance with the Rules of Racing in force from time to time or that the goods or services will be suitable or appropriate for the use described. 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It has without doubt been a long wait, not least for those trainers and owners most affected, but I am delighted that we can finally usher in the return of Open Racing following the lockdown. 6LQFHWKHJRYHUQPHQW·VHDVLQJRIUHVWULFWLRQVSDYHGWKHZD\IRU this from 29th June, tracks and colleagues at GBGB have been hard at work on the major race calendar for the remainder of the year. Whilst smaller than usual, we are proud to publish a list of Category One finals in this GBGB Calendar and see the return of many of our premier competitions on the horizon. We hope that this will be added to in the coming weeks and months. This also follows the much-anticipated confirmation of the 2020 English Greyhound Derby dates – to be held at Nottingham Greyhound Stadium in October ²SURYLQJRXUVSRUW·VGHWHUPLQDWLRQWRJHWILUPO\EDFNRQWUDFN,GRQRWXQGHUHVWLPDWHWKH considerable efforts that have gone into making this happen given the current circumstances, but I know you will agree it is hugely positive news for our sport. It is clear that our successful return has been possible thanks to the hard work, loyalty and cooperation of you all, as well as the ongoing support and patience of dedicated owners. At GBGB, our priority throughout this period has been to keep our people and greyhounds safe while guiding our sport into a position to restart responsibly and swiftly. I was proud to see racing flying the flag for the return of UK sport on the 1st June with tracks, trainers and their VWDIIDGDSWLQJTXLFNO\WRWKHVDIHW\DQGK\JLHQHSURFHGXUHVZKLFKGHILQHRXU¶QHZQRUPDO· Whilst Open Racing marks the next significant step forward, we know that these are still challenging times for some across our industry. We will continue to support those trainers unable to get back racing through our Emergency Welfare Payments. As we have seen, the situation is constantly evolving. We hope that before too long the pressures caused by the JRYHUQPHQW·V¶EHKLQGFORVHGGRRUV·UHTXLUHPHQWVFDQEHHDVHG Throughout the highs and lows of the lockdown period, one thing that has been apparent is the unity our community has displayed when faced with an immense challenge such as this. Throughout, greyhound welfare has remained the number one priority for our trainers and owners. The cessation of racing has also been a time to reflect on new ideas for the future of our sport. It is clear that there are lots of opportunities ahead and we look forward to working alongside stakeholders across the sport to harness these over the coming years. We have every hope that we are not far from the fifth and final phase of our COVID- 19 Operational Policy, as set out at the start of May, and we will be keenly awaiting the government changes we need to progress into this. We are in a very different place to where we were just a couple of weeks ago and hopefully, before long, we will be in the position where we can safely welcome owners and fans back to our tracks. In the meantime, I thank you for your continued support and hope you and your families remain safe and well. Mark Bird, GBGB Managing Director CALENDAR 1 STAYING ALERT AT THE TRACK 7KDQNVIRUHYHU\RQH·VVXSSRUWDQGFRRSHUDWLRQNHHSLQJKHDOWKDQGVDIHW\DSULRULW\ at our racecourses. Things to remember... Before setting out: • Do not travel if you, or anyone in your household, is experiencing symptoms • If you are in a high-risk category, check with your GP or health consultant before setting out • Only those from your team who need to, should travel • Inform the racecourse in advance of the names of any licensed kennel staff due to EHLQDWWHQGDQFH WKHUDFHFRXUVHZLOODSSURYHWKRVHDWWHQGLQJ • Wear freshly-washed clothing and remember to bring a new or clean face covering • Thoroughly clean vehicles and travel cages prior to travel At the track: • Keep 2m apart from others • Wear a face covering at all times in enclosed areas and at the pick-up • Wash your hands and sanitise regularly and prior to entry to the kennel area • Carry tissues to catch any sneezes or coughs and dispose of these in the designated bins • Whenever possible, bring your own food and consume it in your vehicle 5HSRUWDQ\LVVXHVLPPHGLDWHO\WRWKHWUDFNV&RPSOLDQFH0DQDJHPHQW2IILFHU &02 3OHDVHHQVXUHWKDW\RXDQG\RXUVWDIIDUHIDPLOLDUZLWK*%*%·VXSGDWHG&29,' 2SHUDWLRQDO3ROLF\DKHDGRIWUDYHOOLQJWRDQHZWUDFN7KLVLVDYDLODEOHYLDWKLVOLQN go.aws/2UU3ojd 2 VOL 12 NO 6 19 JUNE 2020 IMPORTANT NOTICES Complaints 7KH*UH\KRXQG%RDUGRI*UHDW%ULWDLQZLOOUHFHLYHFRPSODLQWVLQFRQÀGHQFHIURPDQ\RQHFRQFHUQHGDERXWDSRVVLEOHEUHDFKRIWKH5XOHVRI5DFLQJ Send emails to FRPSODLQWV#JEJERUJXNRUFDOOWKH*%*%RIÀFHRQ020 7822 0900$OWHUQDWLYHO\ZULWHWR The Greyhound Board of Great Britain Ltd, Genesis House, 17 Godliman Street, London EC4V 5BD LOCAL INQUIRIES 4 Kinsley Stadium – PHOEBES 2020 professional trainer Miss K FLYER Grayson was cautioned for a breach 1 Belle Vue Stadium – TRADE At a local inquiry held by the Area of Rule 49(iv) in respect of the poor SPRITE Stipendiary Steward on 21 February performance of the greyhound FOURPENNY CHASE at Sunderland At a local inquiry held by the Area 2020, greyhound trainer Mr D Hammond was cautioned and fined Stadium on 14 February 2020 after Stipendiary Steward on 22 January vomit was found in its kennel after 2020 professional trainer Miss £150 for a breach of Rule 69A in respect of the non-arrival of the its race, and her failure to use her J Andrews was cautioned for a best endeavours to ensure that the breach of Rule 49(iv) in respect of greyhound PHOEBES FLYER when due to race at Kinsley Stadium on 23 performance of the greyhound was to the improved performance of the the satisfaction of the Stewards. greyhound TRADE SPRITE at Belle February 2020. Vue Stadium on 17 August 2019 and 5 Monmore Green Stadium – 8 Swindon Stadium – DARRYL her failure to use her best endeavours PORTER to ensure that the performance of the CEFN EMMA greyhound was to the satisfaction of At a local inquiry held by the Area At a local inquiry held by the Area the Stewards. Stipendiary Steward on 18 February Stipendiary Steward on 2 March 2020 professional trainer Mrs J Meek 2020, professional trainer Mr Darryl Opening at 7/2 and starting at 4/1 Porter was cautioned for a breach of the greyhound had won a 470m was cautioned for a breach of Rule 49(iv) in respect of the improved Rule 152(ii) and 174(xii) after acting race recording a calculated time of in an inappropriate manner towards 28.43 seconds as compared with its performance of the greyhound CEFN EMMA at Monmore Green Stadium Local Official Mr Kieran O’Brien in best recent time of 29.40 seconds the paddock whilst weighing in his recorded in a trial on 4 August 2019.