May'07 - Greyhounds Queensland

JOURNAL
Official Publication of the Greyhound Racing Authority of Qld
MAY 2007 Volume 204
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The (May, 2007) Journal Page 1

Phil Bennett
Chair:
Members:
Phil Bennett
Kerry Watson
Chris Williams
David Stitt
GRA Chair
MANAGEMENT
General Manager Darren Beavis
dbeavis@graq.org.au
Executive assistant Ordet Lowe
olowe@graq.org.au
Chairman of Stewards Danny Ryan
dryan@graq.org.au
Investigations Cameron McLune
cmclune@graq.org.au
Grading Panel Eddie Little,
elittle@graq.org.au
Registrar Liz Murray
emurray@graq.org.au
Financial controller Abhendra Kumar
akumar@graq.org.au
HEAD OFFICE
Albion Park Raceway,
Amy Street, Breakfast Creek
(Office Hours Admin 8.30am to
4.30pm Monday-Friday.
Scratchings 7.30am)
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subsequent Journals.
THE GRA advises that fees may now
be paid by EFTPOS, Bankcard, Visa
and Mastercard. If you decide to pay
by Bankcard, Visa or Mastercard,
you may do so by telephoning the
Authority on
(07) 32627800.
The Board has recently approved
the payment of a freight rebate of $75
per greyhound to owners/trainers in the
Mackay and Cairns region to assist
them to have greyhounds transported to
their area.
A press release can be located on
the GRA website.
It is widely known many of the
greyhounds racing in those areas are
giveaways or are sent to the area by
SEQ owners who recognise the
greyhounds will not match up to city
class.
Many of the owners or the persons
giving greyhounds away baulk at the
costs associated with freighting the
dogs to country areas.
The Authority is keen to ensure
these dogs are given a second chance
Liz Murray
Registrar
and there be a reduction in the
impediments to ensure there are
sufficient greyhounds in the Cairns and
Mackay areas sufficient to fill a
minimum six race program.
The issue may be greater than just
greyhounds being available, as we are
aware both are major growth areas, and
it may be that the urban sprawl may be
forcing greyhound trainers out.
But we will continue to monitor the
situation and review the rebate after
June 30 to judge its success.
We continue to keep the situation
with Mackay under review.
I thank all of those participants who
wrote to the Board regarding the Club
and I can assure you the board
considered each of the submissions
made.
GREYHOUND adoption in England is huge.
In fact, the Retired Greyhound Trust reports that 3900 greyhounds were rehomed
in 2006, an all time record and more than double the number of just five years ago.
The British Greyhound Racing Board allocates almost $A5 million each year for
national marketing and promotion to get the message across that greyhounds make
great pets.
Amazingly black greyhounds are least popular among those adopting greyhounds
in the UK. And male greyhounds are not as popular for adoption as females.
RENEWAL
APPLICATIONS
We will be posting applications to renew licences the first week of May.
Please be aware that your fully completed application (back and front) together
with renewal fee should be lodged with the Authority no later than June 1
Please be aware that a new application needs to be completed if you wish to upgrade
from a Class 3 to Class 2 or Class 2 to Class 1.
(Ticking a box on the renewal application is insufficient).
COMPLETION
OF FORMS
It would be greatly appreciated if when lodging any form with us that it is completed,
please answer all the questions and please do not forget your signature.
CHANGE
OF TRAINER
Please read this form before completing it.
We receive forms telling us the greyhound has come into the kennels and on the
same form telling us the greyhound has left the kennels.
You canÆt have a greyhound in and out on the one form.
The person telling us the greyhound has left their kennels or they no longer train the
greyhound must fill in one form and the person telling us the greyhound has come into
their kennel or they now train the greyhound must fill in one form.
In other words we expect to receive two forms when a greyhound moves from one
kennel to another or from one trainer to another trainer or from an owner to a trainer,
or vice versa.
The GRA has recently undertaken a
review of the race programming dates
for the upcoming financial year, which
it is required to lodge with Queensland
Race Product Company Limited and
UNiTAB.
We have applied for and been
granted seven Saturday afternoon
racing dates for the next financial year
in Mackay.
These will not clash with events
taking place at Mackay's horse racing
track, nor with the Saturday meetings
held by the Rockhampton Club.
It is hoped these may promote more
interest in greyhound racing in the
region and increase the turnover and
income earned on the tote by the Club.
The Board has received and
considered a first draft of the
Constitution of the new corporate
control body.
Further discussions have taken place
with the solicitors and it is hoped a
draft will be circulated for discussion
to the Clubs and others by the end of
May.
In anticipation of the new corporate
identity, the GRA has set aside in its
budget for the next financial year,
funds to re-brand Greyhound Racing in
Queensland and to promote the new
entity.
IT'S ON AGAIN
GOLFERS in the greyhound
industry are reminded that the annual
State of Origin challenge is fast looming.
The four-ball ambrose event will be
held at Windaroo Golf Club on June 8.
As usual it is 8.30am for a 9am shotgun
start.
Cost will be $60 which includes the
18 holes, motorized cart and lunch.
Event organizer Tony Zammit can
be contacted on (07) 32875927.
Tony said players without a full team
can be catered for.
Trainers
please note
When nominating for special
events e.g. Novice, Time Trial, Young
Guns etc, and it is the only event you
wish your greyhound to be considered
for please ensure you advise or state
ONLY e.g. Novice Only, Time Trial
only.
Should you not indicate ONLY, the
grading panel will then consider and
include you in other events should your
greyhound be eligible to compete in
them.
The (May, 2007) Journal Page 2

WE have already seen an initial
response to the freight rebate the GRA
has offered owners and trainers buying
dogs into Cairns and Mackay.
You will be aware that the GRA has
instigated the freight rebate for any new
dogs being purchased to race in those
centres, from April 3 for a three-month
trial.
The rebate is $75 per dog and the
greyhound's initial start must be at
either Cairns or Mackay.
Darren Beavis
General Manager
WELFARE of greyhounds trialling
was brought up at a recent RAGS
meeting.
There is concern that greyhounds
injured at night trial sessions have
difficulty being attended to immediately
by vets.
This particularly concerns Ipswich
Thursday night and Albion Park Friday
night trialling sessions.
The GRA brought this to the
attention of the clubs and in response
each club is now required have available
a "vet pack" on hand at their kennels.
The contents were suggested by on-track
vet Bob Geisel.
All clubs were notified they had to
have such a "vet pack" on hand as soon
as possible.
Each club will also be required to
have details of nearby vet surgeries, and
contact details for on-call vets to cater
for any emergencies from night time
trialling.
Each club agreed with the
introduction of these necessary measures
to ensure the welfare of greyhounds.
GREYHOUNDS Australasia is
currently having the National Rules
reviewed.
The current rules have been in place
since January 2006.
They were a compilation of all
Authorities rules merged into one, and
attempt to reduce the number of local
rules in each state.
A legal review of these rules is being
undertaken by a Queensland solicitor.
This is expected to be completed
towards the end of the year.
GREYHOUND racing leaders from
throughout the world will head to
Victoria in August-September.
The World Greyhound Racing
Federation International Conference will
be held to coincide with the Nationals in
Melbourne from August 28 to September
1.
Up to 100 delegates from greyhound
racing countries worldwide will attend
the conference.
It is expected animal welfare will be a
huge part of the agenda.
Australia's Jan Wilson is president of
Greyhounds Australasia, chairman of
Greyhound Racing Victoria and
chairman of the World Federation.
She will host the conference.
Brisbane will host the next
Greyhounds Australasia quarterly board
meeting in June.
LICENCE
RENEWALS
Keep the fun coming
Applications for renewal of
licences will be posted in the first
week of May.
Please lodge your application no
later than June 1 to ensure
nominations will be accepted for
Race Meetings from July 1.
It is important that you fully
complete your application on both
sides of the form.
FOUR years ago, four long-time mates
decided to get a greyhound together.
Fernvale trainer Brian Francis put them
into a Yo Yo's Boy dog that eventually turned
out to be a nightmare.
"He was no good," said Francis. "The
boys gave him away to Moree and he
proceeded to win eight or 10 races there."
The boys, Glen Lucas, Rod Hallam, Rob
Adamson and Glen Raby, were not to be
denied.
Twelve months ago they approached
Francis again.
"We had just knocked back a one-eighth
share in a racehorse that would become
Sequential Charm one of the most promising
three-year-olds in the state for Rex Lipp in
Toowoomba," said Glen Lucas.
Sequential Charm has a win over star
Group winning filly Gold Edition.
Brian had bought a couple of then three
month old pups by Cyrus The Virus-Runaway
Rosie and offered them to the syndicate.
"I really like to buy pups out of bitches
who were littermates to good race dogs," said
Francis.
"Runaway Rosie was a litter sister to the
Attard boys' really good Albion Park dogs
Blaze Attack and Dave's Attack."
But the Gluco Syndicate took their time
deciding.
"By the time they came back to me with a
yes, I'd decided to keep the two I had bought,"
said Francis. "But Robert Johnson, the
breeder, had a couple of other dogs from the
litter left and I talked the syndicate into buying
them."
Fast forward a year and Stefash has given
the syndicate their first winner with a double
at Ipswich in a maiden heat and final.
Stefash is a combination of the names of
Stephanie and Ashlee daughters of two of the
owners.
"The boys weren't that impressed at first
because it's a male greyhound with the
combination of two girl's names," said Glen.
"But the name is pretty good now that he is
winning."
When Stefash won at Ipswich in April the
syndicate had a crowd of 25 at the track.
"Everyone is loving it," said Lucas. "And
all our kids are having the time of their lives.
It's been a great bit of fun."
But the real success could be just around
the corner.
While Brian Francis' pair from the litter
Harbour Dawn and Harbour Story, the real
star could be about to step on the track.
He is the other pup the syndicate bought.
"Could be the best dog I've trained," said
Brian. "He's seven lengths faster than
Stefash."
Some wrap considering Francis believes
Stefash will develop into a handy Albion Park
performer with maturity.
"The boys in the syndicate love to have a
bet, and they love to celebrate," said Francis.
"And that's what they did the first night
Stefash won."
The celebrating almost certainly isn't over
yet.
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The (May, 2007) Journal Page 3

The past 18 months has been very
challenging for the greyhound racing industry
in Queensland.
Distributions to clubs have been stagnant
since 2005/06, prizemoney has not increased,
but the costs associated with being involved
in the sport have continued to rise -
particularly petrol and dog food.
We are seeing some of the effects of this
through the decrease in the available pool of
greyhounds for race meetings across the state.
It is a major concern that nominations for
TAB meetings are being extended regularly
and race meetings are being held with less
than full fields.
It is not something that is restricted to
Class 2 or 3 meetings either, as nominations
for our flagship Thursday night meetings at
Albion Park are just enough at present to fill
a meeting.
You just have to look at the "not required"
lists for each race meeting to see we have an
issue when it comes to the pool of available
greyhounds.
When there is an insufficient pool, then
quality of the racing product presented can
suffer, which in turn can affect turnover.
So how have we got into this position and
how do we turn it around?
One of the most enjoyable aspects of my
job is that I have the opportunity to talk to
licensees on a very regular basis, so I get a
very broad cross section of views on our
industry - both the positives and the negatives.
Some of the "hot" issues that have been
raised as factors for
where we are at present
and where we need to go
are:
TAB Distribution
Model - This has been
long discussed and while
it's not ideal or equitable,
we are locked in at
present despite the Chair
of the GRA's attempts to
have the funding model
changed.
So at this point
"What is, is" therefore
we need to provide the best possible racing
product with what we have, and identify other
sources of revenue to boost our total industry
income.
Albion Park Future - Frustration would
best describe the collective view on the future
of Albion Park. Whether your position is
"stay" or "go", most people would like to see
a resolution so that we can move forward.
Internationalisation - Our racing
greyhounds are now being exported overseas
for racing. I do not have the data on how many
or what quality these greyhounds are, but in
any case these exports are reducing the
available pool for at least the non-TAB Clubs.
Nationalisation - Greyhound racing is a
very national sport now, particularly with the
AGRA Group Racing Calendar which
provides a broad range of opportunities for
elite class greyhounds to traverse the country
competing for rich Group races.
All States are competing to attract these
elite greyhounds to their carnivals, and the
way the calendar is structured, there are very
few clashes between similar events.
The other aspect of the national basis of
our sport is that greyhounds are very mobile
in that they can be easily transported between
locations.
This is of particular concern if you are
unable to retain greyhounds within your
catchment area and of benefit if you are able
attract greyhounds to your area.
Prizemoney - Queensland is on a par with
other states in terms of prizemoney for
provincial (Class 2) meetings.
Our city prizemoney, however, is
Luke
Gatehouse
significantly lower than both NSW and
Victoria. Western Australia has recently
announced significant prizemoney increases
for 2007/08, which will propel their
prizemoney above our current level.
Given the national basis of our industry
and the ease of exporting our greyhounds both
nationally and internationally, strategies need
to be developed to:
1 Retain greyhounds in Queensland;
2 Make it attractive for interstate
greyhounds to relocate to Queensland.
The Brisbane Club has advised the GRA
that city class prizemoney in Queensland
needs to be increased to achieve parity with
the other eastern states and Western Australia.
This will encourage the retention of our
existing stock and provide an incentive for
owners/trainers to import quality greyhounds
from interstate to Queensland - if they are
suited for Queensland racing.
We will work with the GRA to achieve
this outcome.
Breeding Incentive - Views on a
breeding incentive scheme range from must
have to must not have.
Personally, I believe there needs to be an
incentive for people to breed "quality" stock
- not just an incentive to breed. For example,
the WESTCHASE Scheme in Western
Australia has two major aims:
1 to provide an on-going incentive for the
breeding and purchase of city class
greyhounds with a view to ensuring the ongoing
strength and competitiveness of city
racing in Western Australia.
2 To provide an incentive to local breeders
and thereby foster the development of a
significant, sustainable and responsible
Western Australian greyhound breeding
industry.
WESTCHASE bonuses are paid to the
owners and breeders of all WA bred
greyhounds winning any city class event for
the full duration of their racing career. The
scheme also includes other events such as
provincial and country class Juveniles and
Maidens over various distances.
The breeders of greyhounds winning
select WA Bred feature events qualify for a
substantial WESTCHASE bonus. These
features are specifically open to WA bred
greyhounds only, with events scheduled
across all three race classes and a variety of
distances.
Whether Queensland reintroduces a
breeding incentive scheme should be broadly
discussed, and if the answer is yes, then a
thorough consultation process should be
implemented to ensure the scheme developed
meets the aims it sets out to achieve.
The benefits of a scheme would not be
seen for a couple of years, so such a strategy
should not be pursued in isolation from other
strategies to retain and import greyhounds.
New Participants - While we need to
regenerate our greyhound population, we also
need to introduce strategies to attract new
participants to the industry, whether that be
as owners or trainers.
We need to make owning a greyhound
easy and accessible, and have it "on the radar"
as a fun and exciting activity. We can all
remember our first winner - I can just about
call the race of mine.
We need to share that "buzz"!
Non-penalty Meetings - The Brisbane
Club has indicated to the GRA we wish to
return to normal Class 3 meetings next
Challenges for
2007-08 and Beyond
financial year. Friday Non-Penalty meetings
were introduced on July 1, 2006 after
discussion with the GRA regarding the
unsustainable level of prizemoney paid by the
club with respect to the allocation received
from the GRA.
The three TAB Clubs are now paying
approximately the same percentage of
distribution as prizemoney, with the minimum
level set at 80%.
The Brisbane Club will deliver its first
surplus budget for many years in 2006/07, and
we are now keen to see an increase in
allocation to the club so we can increase
Friday prizemoney levels.
These are some of the major issues
surrounding us at present.
I will be more than happy to discuss these
with industry participants and hear your
views. Alternatively you can drop me a line
at the club bgrc-luke@ozemail.com.au .
Winter Carnival Marketing Campaign
The club will be soon start an extensive
marketing campaign for this year's SKY
Channel Winter Racing Carnival. The
marketing campaign aims to meet the
following goals:
* Attract the highest calibre greyhounds
in Australia to contest races during the Winter
Carnival;
* Highlight the feature races contested
during the Winter Carnival, so owners and
trainers are aware of races and key dates;
* Attract regular "racegoers" (greyhounds
or other codes) to Albion Park during the
Winter Carnival;
* Convert interested observers into
attendees at race meetings during the Winter
Carnival;
* Create an awareness in the general
community of the Winter Carnival;
* Attract new racegoers, particularly
young people, to race meetings during the
Winter Carnival.
The campaign will utilise the following
media:
* Print - Greyhound and non-greyhound
publications
* Radio - 4TAB and commercial radio
* TV - SKY Channel
* Direct Mail - to interstate trainers
* Internet - BGRC website
The campaign will focus on the speed and
excitement of greyhound racing and on the
positive aspects of the greyhound itself.
With the changing
perception of the
greyhound in the
general community,
primarily due to the
efforts of the
Greyhound Adoption
Program and the Fred
Bassett and Nova
promotions, the
general public is
starting to see the
greyhound in a
different light.
The theme of the
campaign aims to utilise and strengthen this
change in perception.
We are also about to start advertising at
the Palace Centro Cinemas in Fortitude
Valley.
The advertisement is aiming to attract the
function and party market to our function
room on race nights, and again focuses on
the speed and excitement of greyhound
racing.
We are planning plenty of on-course
entertainment for our three key Final nights,
the VIP Petfoods Gold Cup on June 7,
Brandons Electrical QLD Derby on June 21
and the Garrrards Horse and Hound Winter
Carnival Cup on July 19.
Further details will be available in
upcoming editions of the Albion Angle -
available on-course, via email or directly from
our web site.
Mick Byrne Memorial
The club will be staging a new event
during the Winter Carnival - the Mick Byrne
Memorial, in honour of long serving Brisbane
Club committeeman, the late Mick Byrne.
It will be run over the same nights as the
Gold Cup, and is open to the best 5th grade
greyhounds nominated, with the number of
heats to be determined by nominations for the
Gold Cup, the Mick Byrne Memorial and
other programmed races on heat night.
The series has been programmed at this
time to give Derby aspirants an opportunity
to compete in a high prizemoney series in the
weeks leading up to the Derby heats.
Prizemoney for the winner of the Final
will be $8000 plus trophy and rug.
The (May, 2007) Journal Page 4

Keith reckons he's always
been a great catch
By
DAVID BRASCH
HE was 78 in April and that troublesome
knee has been a bit of a bother of late.
But don't ask Keith Sternberg to miss a
race meeting, he's got dogs to catch.
Keith is one of those unsung heroes of the
greyhound racing industry.
He's at most Albion Park and Ipswich race
meetings, shadowing his mate Tony Brett,
with catching lead in hand ready to help out.
His son, vet Greg, dragged him back into
greyhound racing a dozen years ago but Keith
went without resistance and loves every
minute of his time in the sport.
Always a Queenslander, Keith has lived
all his life in the Ipswich area.
He worked for 30 years for McMahon's
Soft Drinks, and spent eight years at Ipswich
City Council.
Now retired, he remembers only too well
how he got into greyhound racing.
"My father-in-law Lionel Murphy had a
good dog called Soval and I went over to help
him," said Keith. "I remember Soval running
second to Top Simbi at the Gabba."
Son Greg was at university at the time and
he too would head to Lionel's to help out.
When Greg set up shop at Warwick about
14 years ago, he decided to get a few
greyhounds of his own.
"Ron Ball trained them for Greg. The first
dog Go Indy Go won its first race by panels
of fencing," said Keith.
"So Greg got another one, and another
one, and another one."
By this time Keith was heading out to
Ipswich and struck up a friendship with
youthful trainer Tony Brett. Tony was using
Greg Sternberg for vet work with his dogs.
"I was catching a few dogs at trials and
Tony suggested I get a license and come to
Albion Park to help him with his dogs," said
Keith.
"The first night I went to Albion Park, the
first dog I caught was a winner ... it was Bogie
Leigh.
"In fact, the first dog I caught was
Phantom Pilot for Gary Moore at Ipswich and
it won as well. I've been catching dogs ever
since."
So Keith Sternberg has become an
institution around Albion Park and Ipswich.
"I go to the tracks only when Tony is racing.
He comes past and picks me up on the way to
the track," said Keith.
But that is usually Monday and Thursday
each week at Albion Park and Tuesday and
Wednesday nights at Ipswich. Dave
Robartson has also called on Keith some
nights as well.
Keith's also found himself a hobby that
brings in a few extra bucks along the way. It
is the repair of racing muzzles.
"Tony (Brett) started me on it," he said.
"I've always tinkered about and when Tony
got me to repair a couple for him, word got
about and since then I've repaired about 4000.
"It's something to keep me out of
mischief."
Keith's wife Shirley is heavily involved
as a support co-ordinator for the Leukemia
Foundation. "She's been to the dogs a couple
of times but she's not an avid follower," said
Keith.
From day one Keith has kept a record of
every greyhound he has caught.
"The name of the dog, the people I caught
it for and where it ran," he said. He has caught
five straight winners twice and six on a
program.
"I caught Bogie Leigh when she won the
Brisbane Cup just after I started and I admit I
got very excited," he said.
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He's had a couple of dogs himself
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him these days from owning.
"I'm in a syndicate with Greg and a few
of the boys from Warwick, but it's not easy to
find the right dog," said Keith.
Often he'll head up to Tony's property and
go on the "odd jobs" trail.
"I really can't help that much with the dogs
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LEFT: Keith Sternberg at Albion Park
waiting for a "catch".
ABOVE: Keith receives the inaugural
Gary McKnight Award for catcher
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get around and mend whatever needs
mending," he said.
Keith reckons he's got until the end of next
year as a "full time" catcher, and then will
restrict himself to just the Brett kennel.
He was as proud as punch that on Qld
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The (May, 2007) Journal Page 5

* WON 2005 Group 1
Topgun from
BOX FIVE
* FIVE times under
30-second barrier
at Albion Park
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Reasons
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Black Dog, June 2003, 36.5kg
Token Prince-Miss Corleone
by Head Honcho
Black
* WON 2005 Group 2
Qld Derby from
BOX FIVE
* From a litter of FIVE
individual city winners
* WON 2005 Sth-East
Qld Cup from
BOX FIVE
Enforcer
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Standing: Just The Best $5500, Surf Lorian
$3300, Black Enforcer $1650, Lindale Blue $880
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The (May, 2007) Journal Page 6

Surf Lorian ...
Just right for a Legend!
Kayla-Jane,
Thanks for your inquiry to the Matings Service at The A Team.
Wow! We don’t have to tell you what a wonderful greyhounds she was, and how admired
throughout the country.
We have always believed Paua To Burn, and her very fast litter sister Classy Alice a sub 30-
second winner at Albion Park, would be ideally suited for a mating to our superstar young sire Surf
Lorian. He’s the multiple track record breaker and Group winner whose first progeny have just
turned two and already he’s the sire of champion sprinter Slater. Therein lies the reason for our
suggestion that Surf Lorian is the IDEAL mate for Paua To Burn. The fact she is by Awesome
Assassin creates some exciting match-ups with Surf Lorian. Firstly there is already a proven nick
between Surf Lorian’s sire Just The Best and daughters of Awesome Assassin. But you only have to
look at Slater’s pedigree to see why Surf Lorian suits Paua To Burn so well. Slater’s third dam is
Mad Midge, and this fabulous producer is also the third dam of Awesome Assassin (sire of Paua To
Burn). But we also point out that Awesome Assassin is the sire of Group 1 winning sprinter Ben’s
Fury, who is out of the same damline as Surf Lorian so this nick is already working. But it doesn’t
end there. Peter Giles also trains a brilliant young dog called Overflow Breaker who is by Surf
Lorian from an Awesome Assassin bitch. Overflow Breaker was a National Derby heat winner, ran
a near record at Traralgon and won a Vic Breeders final recently. But it doesn’t stop there. You will
see a mating between Surf Lorian and Paua To Burn will create a double-up of New Tears 4x4 and
another to Brother Fox 4x4. Both these come through as a Sires Sex Balance, New Tears through
the female Dee Bee in Surf Lorian and the male Light Of Fire in Paua To Burn. Brother Fox comes
through the male West Cape in Surf Lorian and the female Impish Dancer in Paua To Burn. Many,
many great champions have carried a SSB in their pedigrees including Brett Lee, Flying Amy,
Token Prince, Worth Doing, Highly Blessed, and Paua To Burn has a SSB to Waverly Supreme
(through the male Chariot Supreme and the female Supreme All Over). While on paper the Surf
Lorian-Paua To Burn mating looks ideal, the fact is Surf Lorian is on the threshhold of becoming
one of the really great sires in Australia, and your bitch is one of the all time great gallopers. It’s a
mating made for each of them.
The A Team also stands Surf Lorian’s sire Just The Best, the famed sire who only last year
produced multiple Group 1 winner Miss Spicy and record breaking Cool Mat, and this year was
represented by WP Gold Cup winner Romantic Diva just a week ago. Putting Paua To Burn to
Just The Best will give your pups an infusion of the Credibility/Worth Doing sireline. But the most
influential factor is that it will double-up Chariot Supreme through the middle of the pedigree (i.e.
through the damline of JTB and the sireline of PTB). The majority of JTB’s best progeny, including
Bogie Leigh, Elite State, Greasy Grizzly, Lissiloo, Big Daddy Cool, were all bred with just such a
double-up of Chariot Supreme. But you will also introduce a Sires Sex Balance to Brother Fox on
the fourth line of the pedigree. We cannot emphasise enough that a pedigree should be balanced in
this way. So many of the world’s great champions are bred this way. Champion Irish stud dog and
English Derby winner I’m Slippy had four Sires Sex Balances in his pedigree and Australian legend
National Lass had three.
Also at The A Team is Topgun winner Black Enforcer, the 2005 Qld Greyhound of the Year, a
son of Token Prince and still the fourth fastest ever over 520m at Albion Park. His oldest progeny
are just 12 months old. Putting Paua To Burn to Black Enforcer will give a SSB to Light Of Fire
through the middle of the pedigree.
We hope we have been of help in planning a future mating for PAUA TO BURN with one of
The A Team sires. Please feel free to contact Tony or Jane on (07) 54621201 and talk about a
booking or frozen semen which can be sent to you at any time. Tony and Jane’s email address is:
tony@the-a-team.com.au
Thank You
The A Team Matings Service
www.the-a-team.com.au
The (May, 2007) Journal Page 7
Standing:
Just The Best
$5500
Surf Lorian
$3300
Black Enforcer
$1650
Lindale Blue
$880
Frozen Semen
available for:
Bobniak
Awesome McLaren
Ben's Fury
Scottish Express
Reggemite
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Futurity
Honour Roll
Gabba
1973 Little Colleen
1974 Hi Now
1975 Kabisa Gem
1976 Pinto Power
1977 Overflow Love
1978 Katie’s Disco
1979 Gallant Anne
1980 Pretty New
1981 Miss Budweiser
1982 Truly Active
1983 Double Crown
1984 Rustic Venture
1985 Kirsty’s First
1986 Cyclone Magpie
1987 Fifi She’s Not
1988 Run Baby Run
1989 Milluna Babe
1990 Tardy Tears
1991 I’m An Angel
1992 Turbo Tears
Albion Park
1993 Blue Chip Doll
1994 Conquering Wind
1995 Marinette
1996 Ultra Dreams
1997 Lough Derg
1998 Barrio Fiesta
1999 Golden Pepper
2000 Winged Runner
2001 Springtime Magic
2002 M'Lady's Fool
2003 Bogie Leigh
2004 Fool's State
2005 Smart And Sassy
2006 Here I Come
2007 Honey Mist
SHARON and Barry Morris took an
instant dislike to her, but Glenn and Pat
Carrington fell in love with her.
That's Whispering Honey the Awesome
McLaren-Whispering Angel bitch who has
just left the Group 2 Qld Futurity victor Honey
Mist (Surf Lorian-Whispering Honey).
The Morrises bred Whispering Honey and
won three races with her, one over 520m and
two at 600m at Albion Park.
"She could gallop," said Barry. "But she
liked to get wide and that cost her a lot of
races."
It also cost her a place in the Morris
kennel.
"She was in a 600m at Albion Park one
night and we had a very promising dog called
Railroad General in the same race," said
Sharon. "Whispering Angel was trying to get
off the track at the first turn when she fell.
"It was a freak accident and Railroad
General went over the top of her snapping a
ABOVE: Honey Mist streaks to victory in
the Futurity at Albion Park.
LEFT: Fleur and Tony Brett with their
latest Group winner.
RIGHT: A well-earned hug for
the winner.
leg. We had to put him down."
Whispering Honey went right out of
favour from then on. The Morrises thought
she could make a broodbitch but "we had that
many broodbitches at the time we didn't really
need her".
It just happened that at the same time,
Glenn and Pat Carrington in Townsville were
looking for a bitch that might become a
broodbitch in the future.
So in 2003, Whispering Honey headed
north to the Carringtons and into Group
winning fame as a broodbitch.
"I had been coming down to the Ipswich
Auction and buying a few pups each year from
about the early 2000s," said Glenn. "I got to
know Neil Powell at the time."
The first year he bought from the auction,
Glenn picked up Tropical North who won an
Easter Cup in Townsville.
Neil had also sent him Alinta who would
run third in the last Mt Isa Cup run, ironically
won by Strebor Luck trained by the
Carringtons.
Alinta would become the dam of handy
Albion Park gallopers Rarely Seen and
Mission To Mars.
"Neil had told me Barry and Sharon
Morris had a bitch that might be for sale for
$2000," said Glenn. "It was Whispering
Honey."
Ironically she was the same bitch that
Glenn's long-time mate Bob Nicholls had
mentioned to him as a "black book special"
around Albion Park.
Bob and Glenn have been great mates for
many, many years. "I worked with Bob in the
mines and he's always been a great dog
punter," said Glenn.
"Bob was also mates with dog man Barry
Elliott. Barry could not read, so in a bid to
help Barry with his dog breeding, training etc,
Bob would read every book, article, you name
it, on greyhounds to Barry."
And while Bob was educating Barry, he
was doing exactly the same for himself.
Bob, now 60 and living at the Gold Coast,
quickly became greyhound racing advisor to
Glenn and Pat.
"He was always telling me to get a good
bitch, a bitch we could breed with," said
Glenn. When the "black booker" Whispering
Honey came along, Glenn and Pat decided to
buy.
"I told Neil to offer the Morrises $1000
for her and they took it."
The move north was just what Whispering
Honey needed. "She was a wide runner and
drew box eight seven times in a row," said
Glenn.
In all she won 15 races for the Carringtons.
Her crowning glory was a flashing second to
Mr Footprints in the Townsville Cup.
She was also beaten a nose by top grade
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The (May, 2007) Journal Page 8

GLENN and Pat Carrington and
grandson Mitchell with Whispering
Honey and Oreo.
Honey proves
Glenn, Pat
and their
mate Nicko
were right
all along
heat of the Cairns Cup.
But when it came to breed with
Whispering Honey, "manager" Bob Nicholls
reckoned she was borderline for broodbitch
potential.
By this time the Carringtons were racing
a brilliant bitch called Oreo (Token Prince-
Northern Wish) who swept to a sensational
34.57 Albion Park 600m track record and was
second to Fool's State in the Ipswich Auction
final.
When Bob did his homework for a mate
for Whispering Honey he came up
with only Surf Lorian.
"He told me I had to go to Surf
Lorian, so I went out and bought
a straw just after he had come off
the track," said Glenn. "I reckon I
was the first one in Queensland to
get a straw."
The result is a fabulous litter
which includes Group 2 Futurity
winner Honey Mist and her flying litter sister
Hustler's Honey, as well as Honeysuckle
Rose, Have You Heard and Penthouse Pet all
winners.
"Honey Mist was the first of the progeny
of Surf Lorian to win in Queensland," said
Glenn.
"Nicko" is already looking at prospective
mates for Honey Mist and Hustler's Honey
when they go to stud.
"He's got a five-year plan for us to produce
a champion front running stayer," said Glenn.
He has insisted the Carringtons go back to
Surf Lorian with Whispering Honey and that
they have done.
Pat, 61, and Glenn, 60, have been in
greyhound racing for 37 years. They bought
their first dog from Tony Duke and called her
Mosswyn Queen. "She did nothing.
"When we bought our first greyhound, we
had never seen one in real life, just pictures
of them," said Pat.
They got bitten by the greyhound bug
pretty quickly and just as quickly got hold of
some handy Mt Isa dogs. Royal Frolic was a
prolific winner as was Greta Ling.
Pat admits a Royal Frolic win at Mt Isa
was as exciting as it was successful.
"I had never had a bet in my life," said
Glenn Carrington appreciated the victory of Honey Mist
more than most will know.
For Glenn has been doing it a bit tough in the past decade.
He's had two bouts of cancer, a kidney out, half his
pancreas out, half a liver is gone, his spleen has been
removed, and now he could lose half of the remaining kidney.
Pat. "I didn't even know how to bet. But I
scraped up $200 and had on her at 9-2. There
were 14 bookies fielding on Mt Isa dogs in
those days but I had to get someone to put
the money on for me.
"I was so excited I didn't tell Glenn I had
bet, or won, for three months. I kept the
money stuffed in a toilet roll holder."
Pat has never had another bet.
By 2001 with Mt Isa closing down as a
greyhound racing venue, the Carringtons
packed up and moved to Townsville where
they have continued to win race after race.
Only this year they bought acreage at
Haigslea and are in the process of establishing
a new greyhound complex.
Oreo was an impulse buy for Glenn.
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"Nicko goes through the Ipswich Auction
catalogue each year," he said. "He only goes
on the damlines.
"I turned up at the sale and spotted a
Token Prince bitch out of Northern Wish. It
went through the sale for $1500.
"A few minutes later another one went for
the same money. It was a nice type as well. I
spotted another one coming up not long after
and it was a nice black bitch. I got her for
$1200."
It was Oreo.
"Pat wouldn't even let me bring
her home," said Glenn. "I sent her
to Merv Page to rear and got her up
to Townsville at 12 months." The
rest is history.
Nicko advised Glenn to send
both Whispering Honey and Oreo to
Surf Lorian for their first matings.
"He does the videos on all the
races and advised us that we had to
use Surf Lorian because of his great final
sections.
"A couple of big name stud dogs he ruled
out because they could not get to the line as
strong as he thought they should.
"Nicko reckons those stud dogs will not
sire strength into their progeny."
It was also Nicko who advised the
Carringtons to send Honey Mist and Hustler's
Honey to Brisbane to race, under the training
of Tony Brett.
Nicko's been right all the way along. The
Carringtons have been happy to let their
"manager" take charge.
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Arts
The (May, 2007) Journal Page 9
Group 2 Qld Futurity
(520m) Albion Park
1 HONEY MIST $13
(Surf Lorian-Whispering Honey)
Owner: Pat Carrington
Trainer: Tony Brett
2 MAGIC CAPERS $15
(Spiral Nikita-Undermatched)
3 MISS HOT GOSSIP $4.60
(Surf Lorian-Roxy Reason)
Others: 4 Witheren's Girl $17, 5 Betty's
Angel $1.60, 6 Kath's A Star $51, 7 Dusty
Retreat $7, 8 Hollywood Look $71.
Time: 30.16.
Credibility
Just The Best
Flying Amy
Surf Lorian
West Cape
Barrio Fiesta
Dee Bee
HONEY MIST
Malawi's Prince
Awesome McLaren
True Temptation
Whispering Honey
Grove Whisper*
Whispering Angel
Bonnie Chariot
Black
Biscuit
PAT Carrington couldn't help but laugh.
She was on her way to the start for the Group
2 Ipswich Auction final. At the end of the
lead was her extra smart bitch Oreo.
"I was lined up on the track and about
to move off to the dais for the pre-race
presentation, when a little boy came up to
the outside rail," said Pat.
"That's Oreo," said the little boy.
"That's a black biscuit. Are you going to
eat her?"
Pat broke out laughing. "I remember
Steve Scott was next to me in the line-up
and he started laughing as well.
Pat hasn't forgotten that little boy and
his concern for Oreo.
"I thought at the time, that's a great
name for a dog ut of Oreo," said Pat. And
that's what has happened.
Pat and husband Glenn have named a
Surf Lorian-Oreo black bitch by just that
name, Black Biscuit. And Black Biscuit can
run.
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Fax (02) 66624546
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CARNIVAL: $60,000 Prize money
SATURDAY 2nd JUNE 2007
(Nominations close 9.00am Tuesday 29 th May 2007)
Twin Towns Services Club Maiden (4 Heats) 420m
$385 heats
1 st and 2 nd in each heat qualify for final. Final Monday 11 th June 2007 $1500 to winner
Surf Lorian North Coast Challenge (2 Heats) 420m 1-3 wins
Best 16 Drawn plus reserves. No wins on TAB tracks. Each heat winner
$585 heats
qualify for final.+ 1st & 2nd from finals at Grafton, Kempsey & Wauchope Final Monday 11 th June $1500 to winner
Wintersun Festival Cup (2 Heats) 652m 1-4 wins $585 heats
First four placegetters to qualify for final on Monday 11 th June 2007
$1500 to winner
Galaxy Prelude (2 Heats) 420m
$660 to each winner
Best 16 nominations plus reserves
Plus Graded and Maiden Races over 420m 520m or 652m to make up a 10 race program
Border Park Galaxy Heats (8 Heats) 420m
Best 64 Greyhound nominations plus reserves
Final Monday 11 th June 2007
Border Park Bookmakers Novice (2 Heats) 520m 1-4 wins
Best 16 plus reserves. Final on Saturday 18 th June 2007
Border Park Galaxy Final 420m
SATURDAY 9 TH JUNE 2007
(Nominations close 9.00am Tuesday 5th June 2007)
MONDAY 11 TH JUNE 2007
(Nominations close 9.00am Tuesday 5th June 2007)
The (May, 2007) Journal Page 10
$1475 heats
$585 heats
$1000 to final winner
$25,000 to winner + free service to Elite State + Trophy + Rug $25,000 to winner
2 nd $4000, 3 rd 2000 unplaced $250 each
Queens Birthday Stayers Invitation 652m
$1500 to winner
Best 8 nominated plus reserves + Trophy
Twin Towns Services Club Mixed Final 420m
$1500 to winner
Greyhounds who qualified on Saturday 2nd June 2007
+ Trophy
Wintersun Festival Cup Final 652m
$1250 to winner
Greyhounds who qualified on Saturday 2nd June 2007
+ Trophy
Surf Lorian North Coast Championship Final 420m
Greyhounds that qualified on North Coast Tracks ($100 for all unplaced runners)
Elite State X2 Consolations 420m (Nominations close with Secretary 4.00pm sharp on Sat 9 th June)
Greyhounds that were unsuccessful in heats of the Galaxy plus reserves
Placegetters from Galaxy heats given preference if nominated
Twin Towns Juniors Novice 3 Heats 420m 1-4 wins
Best 24 plus reserves Final on Saturday 18 th June
Twin Towns Juniors Novice Final 420m
Greyhounds who qualified on 11 th June 2007
Border Park Bookmakers Novice Final 50m
Greyhounds who qualified on 9 th June 2007
$1500 to winner+ Free service to Surf Lorian
+ Trophy
$1000 to each
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A Star in
the
making
WHEN Tully owner-trainer Denis
Godfrey is talking about quality greyhounds
he has raced, it's hard to go past Ngaruato.
The son of Acacia Ablaze-Malawi Fox
won a Gold Coast Cup, was second in a
Brisbane Cup to Kantarn Bale and in an
Ipswich Cup to Bob's One.
In all he won 31 races while owned by
Godfrey and trainer by Tony Zammit, 16 of
those at Albion Park.
So when Denis starts comparing dogs with
the likes of Ngarutao, then it's time to sit up
and take notice.
But Illusion Star (Hallucinate-Four Way
Star) is already doing that on her own with
some near record-breaking runs around
Cairns, the Godfrey's home track.
Along the way the bitch has landed a
Young Guns final beating a handy field
including kennelmate Sherpa Rose who
Godfrey rates potentially the best he's trained.
So where does that put Illusion Star who
won the Young Guns by six lengths in 31.64,
just .12 off Toolibuk's long standing track
record.
"Ngarutao came to Cairns for the Cup
back in 2000 and ran the track record of
31.70," said Godfrey.
"But it stood for only 30 minutes until
Toolibuk broke it. But it goes to show just
how talented Illusion Star is by the fact she
has gone so close to that long-standing record.
"And a lot of very, very good dogs have
come to Cairns trying to win the Cup and not
gone as close to that record as Illusion Star."
But it hasn't always been that way with
Illusion Star.
She was a cast-off from a Brisbane kennel.
"I got her primarily because we had done
so well with Mallabula Gold who had also
been bred by Leonie and Steve driver in
Bundaberg," said Godfrey.
Denis and his wife Susan fell in love with
Mallabula Gold while on a trip to Brisbane
in early 2006 to collect the previous year's
Cairns greyhound of the year title with
Southern Saga.
"We stayed with Tony and Maree Zammit
and just loved the nature of Mallabula Gold,"
said Denis.
"It wasn't long after that his syndicate of
owners asked us to take him home."
Mallabula Gold quickly won six races and
eventually the syndicate gave him to the
Godfreys. He became Cairns greyhound of
the year for 2006.
"Steve and Leonie Driver, who had bred
Mallabula Gold, were impressed with what
we had done with him," said Denis.
"Steve rang and asked if we wanted to give
Illusion Star a try with the option of buying
her.
"It was a time payment deal. They got
payment initially, then more if she won, and
more if she won a decent race. We've paid
for her already."
Illusion Star fell in love with her new
home and the Godfreys quickly fell in love
with her.
"She's very special," said Denis. "In fact,
every day Susan and I spent time in her kennel
talking to her and just sitting with her. She
can still be a fruit loop at times, but look at
her form.
"Illusion Star just wanted a bit more TLC
which is exactly what she got. She's a house
dog as well as a racing dog."
The Godfrey household must be a sight
at times.
"The dogs are not kennelled all the time,"
said Denis. "Why, we even have our
grandkids coming over and playing football
with the dogs."
Do your pups
need more
room to
gallop?
We currently
have some
rearing
spaces
available for
young pups
through to
breaking-in
age in 200m
long yards.
The Godfreys have eight in training.
Illusion Star's victory was the first Young Guns
for the kennel. Already the family is planning
a breeding career for the bitch.
"It's a real family affair here," said Denis.
"Our daughter Kristy has recently got her
license and has a small team of dogs in work.
Kristy was a leading harness driver some
years ago."
Susan and Denis Godfrey
with Cairns Young Guns
winner Illusion Star.
Gun Law Osti
Brett Lee
Sobbing Sal
Hallucinate
Bobniak
Elusive Rebel
Secret Bride
ILLUSION STAR
Credibility
Just The Best
Flying Amy
Four Way Star
Hopeful Supreme
Marry Me Mary
Toy Town
Young Guns (544m) Cairns
1 ILLUSION STAR $2.10
(Hallucinate-Four Way Star)
Owner-trainer: Denis Godfrey
2 COOL BLACK $4.40
(Carnage-Blues Alley)
3 FURY EXPRESS $3
(November Fury-Keen Express)
Others: 4 Sherpa Rose $1.80, 5 Belle Ford
$5.50, 6 Highland Blue $5.50, 7 Nincom
Poop $8, 8 Four Way Fever $11.
Time: 31.64.
Mystery
Photo
The early days of the Gabba. Peter and
Judy Hall, leaders in greyhound racing
when night racing started in
Queensland back in the 70s, found this
picture of a parade at the Gabba.
They were interested to know just who
is in the picture, hinting that a youthful
Graham Beh has the three dog.
Graham says it is not him.
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Freight
rebate
The Board of the GRA at its March
meeting approved the introduction of
a freight rebate for greyhounds
transferred to Cairns and Mackay.
For a three-month trial period
from April 3 to June 30, participants
residing within a 160km radius of
Mackay and Cairns who purchase or
acquire greyhounds during this period
from South-East Queensland or
interstate to be trained in those
centres, will be eligible for a freight
rebate.
The rebate will only apply to
greyhounds that have been named, not
unnamed greyhounds.
The one off rebate of $75 per
greyhound will only be paid after, the
greyhound has had its first initial start
at either Mackay or Cairns club.
Payment will then be processed by
the GRA following the forwarding of
appropriate receipts/documentation to
the GRA.
The objective is to encourage
participants in the Cairns and Mackay
districts to acquire additional
greyhounds to ensure there are
sufficient greyhounds to fill the
scheduled race meetings.
The GRA will undertake a review
at the end of the trial period.
Diffuser
FORMER top flight Victorian
galloper Diffuser has moved back to
that state to stand stud duties.
The son of Awesome Assassin-
Marungi Doll is now with Eddie
Lieshout at Parumba Stud in
Victoria and stands for a fee of $550
(inc GST).
Diffuser, who stood in Northern
NSW for some time, won 23 of his 49
starts and was second eight times.
He won the Vic Breeders Cup at
The Meadows and was a finalist in
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Miss Chyna (above) scores over 710m at
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By
DAVID BRASCH
IN a year or two, John Falvey plans to
retire.
Nothing unique about that, except that
John is 42 and regional general manager for
development for Stockland one of
Australia's biggest companies. Why then
the retirement plans?
"To spend more time with my family,
develop a few home units, but also to
devote more time to breeding and training
greyhounds.
"I think I will be taking a pay cut
somehow though!," John told The Journal.
He's been doing a pretty good job of
training while restricted by the demands of
such a high profile and busy work schedule,
specially with Miss Chyna (Token Prince-
La Twist) one of the state's foremost
stayers.
Falvey, who with wife Trish and
children Jordan, 9, Chyna, 7, and Cairo, 4,
live on a 20-acre property at Capalaba, has
been greyhound mad for 30 years.
"It started when I was a kid, I would
spend time on my school holidays with Jim
Conlon and sometimes in Sydney with Ken
Howe," said Falvey.
"It was the start of a passion, or is that a
curse, I'm not sure which."
John got his first dog when he was 15.
"It was no good (or was it me the trainer),
(Awesome Assassin-Highland Bride)
but I remember buying the finish photo
even when the dog finished fourth," he said.
University took most of John's time in
his late teens and early 20s, but he found
time to buy a few dogs including a dog
called Security Attack from Jack Pringle.
Trained by Jimmy Pritchard, Security
Attack won "five or six races".
"He was a very quick dog beating the
likes of Gentle Amanda and Hi Skipper and
we never saw the best of him because he
would break down after nearly every start,"
said John.
Work took over for some years and
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John started with QIC, then Westfield and
onto Stockland. He has had stints in
Darwin, Melbourne and Sydney.
He bought the Capalaba property in
1999 and bred about 40 pups, making every
mistake under the sun. "We sold them all
over Australia and they went on to win
about 160 races," he said.
"When we went to Darwin, I had six to
10 dogs in training and in those two and a
half years won quite a few races. It's a
punter's paradise up there."
After the Sydney and Melbourne stints,
Stockland got him back to Queensland to
head up their shopping centre division. That
was three years ago and John decided he
would get back into greyhounds seriously.
"I decided I wanted to breed a higher
quality of greyhound," he told The Journal.
So he bought La Twist.
The Acacia Ablaze-La Dancer bitch
was a multiple Group finalist and one of the
top stayers of her time. Her litter had six
individual classic winners and earned more
The (May, 2007) Journal Page 12

Chyna and John give staying
ranks a real twist
Seven-year-old Chyna Falvey
with La Twist the dam of smart
Albion Park stayer Miss Chyna.
than $500,000 in stakes between them.
"She held a 700m track record at
Geelong and won 20 races in all," said
John. "The bitch had litters by Active Moon
and Benjason before I bought her.
"The owners were wanting to scale
down and I picked her up for $5000. Miss
Chyna is from the first litter I bred from
her."
Falvey has firm ideas about improving
his greyhound bloodlines and admits to
spending hours each night pouring over
pedigrees and test matings.
"I would rather pay $8000 for a high
quality broodbitch, then $4000 for a pup,"
he said. "This way I can get eight pups at an
average cost of about $1000."
He recently bought La Macarena
(Benjason-La Twist) a 30.05 winner at
Sandown and 34.60 winner at The
Meadows. She's in pup to Collision and has
a seven-pup litter to Pure Octane.
La Twist's litter to Token Prince
produced Miss Chyna (named after John
and Trish's daughter), Chyna Girl and
Chyna Lad and they have won over 20
races to date. "Chyna Girl is by far the best
stayer but she has an aversion to fields," he
said.
La Twist has a six-month old litter by
Whisky Assassin, two dogs and a bitch,
which includes a fawn dog pup Falvey says
money cannot buy.
Miss Chyna has always shown above
average ability.
"Byron Miller broke her in and said I
should leave them at his place said John.
Byron’s a great judge and one of the best at
breaking in. "She ran 19.90 for the sprint at
Beenleigh when she was 15 months."
Falvey won 10 races with Miss Chyna
and then sent her to Peter Giles to train in
Victoria but the bitch did not settle in for
the four months she was down south.
"She just wanted to be at home. Two
weeks after I got her home, muscleman
Noel Foster fixed a few problems and she
ran second at the Tweed running 23.50
herself so we knew she was back to her
best," said Falvey.
She has since gone on to win a couple
of 710m races at Albion Park and stamp
herself a genuine chance at the rich distance
races this year.
Falvey admits he loves a punt, but
would be happy to pay for John and Glenda
Dart to relocate as far away from the Tweed
Heads track as possible.
"I cannot count the number of times the
Darts have beaten me into second place
around the Tweed in the past few years,"
said John with a laugh.
Of his retirement plans, John wants to
expand his greyhound training interests.
"The people at work cannot believe I get up
early in the morning to do dogs and then
follows a busy day building shopping
centres all over the state, he said.
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"But I love it, I really do and it gives me
a great release from the pressures of work."
Wife Trish had never been to a
Northern Rivers Veterinary Service
Scott Brown BVSc (Hons)
racetrack before she met John. She has a
university science degree and was a
national university rowing champion.
"The dogs always improve when I go
away on business and Trish takes over their
training for a few days so there’s a tip for
punters," he said.
Falvey firmly believes in lightly racing
potential broodbitches. That's why Miss
Chyna is racing on borrowed time.
"In all the research I've done, there are a
couple of winning formulas, the Malawi's
Prince/Head Honcho nick, and between 25
and 30 percent of all feature race winners
year after year carry a double-up of the half
brothers Acacia Park and Brother Fox," he
said.
He plans to put Miss Chyna to either
Primo Uno or No Intent when she comes on
season.
By that time John Falvey should be
almost retired and ready to take on the
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Bundy's
veteran just
keeps on
keeping on
WHEN it comes around to Bundaberg
Cup time this year, there's no doubting Red
Bow Tie will put on his best attire and head
up from Maryborough to do battle with the
youngsters.
That's been the plan with him for the past
couple of years and 2007 is unlikely to be
any different.
Red Bow Tie (Bobniak-Mary Wana Tree)
is a bit of a warhorse around the Bundaberg
track, more used to the place than most who
go there every week. In fact, most weeks Red
Bow Tie is there taking his place against the
top graders.
It's been happening for a few years now.
In fact (to time of writing) Red Bow Tie
has raced 92 times for 20 wins and 28
placings. Of those victories 19 have come at
Bundaberg with one win at Albion Park.
He's an international dog if ever there was
one, owned by Londoner Kevin Robinson,
and bred, reared and trained for most of his
career by Rick Hassall firstly at Torbinlea and
now Maryborough.
Rick and his wife Sam bred Red Bow Tie.
"I got the dam through David Church who
put us in touch with Jeff and Lillian Jones in
Brisbane," said Rick. "They had raced the
dam who was a very good bitch and a city
winner.
"But she did get a ticket for fighting but
had more than 70 starts and did it only once,"
he said.
In June, 2002, Mary Wana Tree produced
nine pups to her mating to Bobniak. Rick
decided to utilize the worldwide web to
advertise them.
"Kevin Robinson in England spotted the
advert and bought this fawn dog straight
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The Hassalls reared the litter and Red
Bow Tie ("I don't know how Kevin came up
with that name") went into training showing
good promise.
"I broke them in myself and trialled every
Friday night at Albion Park for ages," said
Rick. "Red Bow Tie was going really well,
but at his first start he ran a shocker."
Not to be denied, Kevin and Rick backed
him up and were confident Red Bow Tie
would race well. They backed him, and he
won.
"He paid $19," said Rick. "Kevin and I
were both on. Kevin had opened an Australian
TAB account. He backed him straight out and
got the trifecta."
Kevin wanted to see his dog race at TAB
tracks so he could utilize his TAB account.
The dog stayed in Brisbane to be trained by
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"Unfortunately, and we know this now,
he never did get accustomed to racing on sand
tracks. He didn't like it coming back in his
face."
Red Bow Tie had "about 20 starts" for
Jones over six or more months. "Jeff rang
Kevin in England and explained just how
futile it was trying to get Red Bow Tie
accustomed to sand track racing," said Rick.
"I came down and got him to race at
Bundaberg and that's what we've done ever
since."
Kevin came from England to attend a race
meeting put on for members of the Global
Greyhounds website, and to see his dog.
But because the dog was now not racing
on TAB tracks, Kevin decoded to give Red
Bow Tie to the Hassall family.
And what a present he has been. He won
the Bundaberg Cup Consolation in 2005 in
faster time than the winner of the Cup, and
has added 18 other races.
"He's an absolutely gorgeous dog," said
Rick. "Very affectionate. In fact, we've never
had a dog as affectionate as him."
Rick insists Red Bow Tie is not ready for
retirement just yet despite rising five.
"He loves racing," he said. "The
unfortunate thing is he is best suited over
550m but we don't get too many over that
distance at Bundaberg so he has to go in
against the speedsters over 460m."
The dog is very sound, but a sprung toe in
December last year cost him the greyhound
of the year title at Bundaberg. "He was in front
on the points tally, but missing that last month
racing enabled Looking Foxy to come from
behind and win the award by three points,"
said Rick.
Red Bow Tie will make the regular trek
from Maryborough to Bundaberg as often as
he can "at least until the end of this year"
according to Rick Hassall.
While the dog has been a great
moneyspinner for his connections, Rick
laments the fate of his litter brother Tyler's
Hobo who was the best of the litter but broke
a hock.
Another of the litter, Mary Burra Fiery
(Rick is a Maryborough fireman) went south
and became Gunnedah greyhound of the year
in 2005.
The Hassals have kept in contact with
Kevin Robinson in England.
"I've just borrowed Mick and Selena
Zammit's bitch Cardio Spark to breed a litter,"
said Rick. "Kevin suggested we put the bitch
to Irish champ Premier Fantasy. Kevin rates
him the Irish Brett Lee."
The bitch produced eight pups. Rick sold
three, sent Mick and Selena two, has shares
in two others and kept a bitch for himself to
become a broodbitch of the future.
Rick was "horrified" when Kevin told him
the name he had received for the Bobniak-
Mary Wana Tree pup. "I thought the dog
deserved a more masculine name than Red
Bow Tie," he said. "But nowadays, it suits
him to a tee."
The Bundaberg warhorse carries it
proudly ... just about every week. And will
continue to carry it just as proudly for many
months to come.
The (May, 2007) Journal Page 14

By
Emily Molina
Genetics is the newest of all sciences.
Nothing useful was known about
inheritance until just over a century ago,
now genetics is exploding, and before too
long we should have the complete code,
written in three thousand million letters
of DNA.
Of what it takes to make a human
being and have the mastery know how
on animals.
So, let's talk about greyhounds, my
husband and I have owned many of them
as pets and "racers" over the years
(greyhounds and The Martial Arts are
what we use for relaxation).
The greyhound family tree has many
branches and they are all sight hounds,
meaning that they hunt by sight rather
than by scent as most dogs do.
The following breeds all qualify as
Greyhounds, The Afghan Hound,
Basenji, Borzoi, Ibizan Hound,
Rhodesian Ridgeback, Saluki, Scottish
Deerhound, Whippet, Rampur hound of
India (very scarce), Chart Polski (polish)
Greyhound also very rare, and of course
the one this Magazine Centers on, The
Standard English Greyhound.
The greyhound is a sight hound. Most
dogs have relatively poor eyesight and
depend on their noses to lead them.
A dog's sense of smell is 50,000 times
greater than a humans.
The sight hound’s sense of smell is
not as strong as other breeds (however,
still quite good) but, through centuries of
necessity these dogs have developed the
ability to rely more on their eyes than
their noses.
Like humans, and unlike other dogs,
Genetics and
greyhounds
they have learned to recognize things by
sight.
Dogs in the greyhound family
originated thousands of years ago in
Egypt and the Middle East. For the
most part, the terra firma was wide open
flat.
A dog needed to see what was on the
horizon and chase it down with blinding
velocity.
This of course was for hunting
purposes, Consequently the greyhound
body has evolved with a definite
purpose-speed. Along with the ability to
hurdle.
The greyhound's physique is a perfect
example of genetic cause and effect
principle.
The aero dynamic stamp of the
greyhound is designed to enhance speed:
long legs, narrow head, deep chest,
sloping ribs, long toes, and in some cases
webbed feet.
The narrow skull has virtually no
stop between the muzzle and the
forehead, this causes a razor like cutting
through wind.
The deep chest and sloping ribs allow
for greater lung capacity and endurance.
The design of the feet is especially
interesting.
The shape of a greyhounds pad’s are
almost identical to that of a hare’s foot,
unlike other dogs the greyhound has
compact and long pads just like a rabbit.
In my studies I have found this often
to be the case i.e. The predator is similar
to its prey!
Energy systems
Rapidly contracting muscles use large
amounts of stored energy during high
speed exercise.
However, a greyhound only expends
about four percent of its total daily
energy needed during an average 30
second race.
A greyhound utilizes two different
types of energy producing pathways,
depending on the rate of muscular
contraction.
At slower speeds up to 30-40 kms. An
hour, oxygen carried to the muscles by
the blood is used by "aerobic" metabolic
pathways to produce energy for
contraction.
However, at normal racing speeds of
up to 70 km an hour, the supply of
oxygen becomes limited, and energy is
produced, with a decreased dependence
on oxygen, this is called "anaerobic"
energy.
The anaerobic fast speed pathway
uses up energy stores 12 times faster
than the slower aerobic oxygen pathway.
Greyhounds cannot run at maximum
speed for long distances. Both systems
are conditioned by galloping at full
speed.
The greyhound uses its energy stores
about 2 to 3 times faster to accelerate
from the start than it does for running at
full speed.
During the first seven and a half
seconds of a race, when its maximum
power to weight ratio is used for
acceleration, almost half the total energy
expended during a race is consumed.
In the final 22 and a half seconds of a
30 second race, the greyhound uses
about the same amount of energy to
complete the remainder of a race, as it
does jumping from the boxes and
accelerating to the first bend on a
normal circle track.
I will dedicate further writing to
breeding, genetics and greyhound
history in future articles.
Until next time, Emily.
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The (May, 2007) Journal Page 15

ABOVE: Sambuco,
lucky to be alive,
beats his litter brother
Eiswein in a final at
Capalaba.
Sambuco beats
all the odds
RIGHT: Vic Sawyer,
trainer Dale
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Eiswein and
Sambuco.
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IT'S lucky Jan and Vic Sawyer have
spent almost a lifetime in the production of
supplements for animals.
Because a couple of years ago, a then
four months old Just The Best-Impatient
Fool pup they owned was given just a 25
percent chance of ever making it to the
racetrack.
Jan and Vic had bred the litter but were
concerned with the black dog pup's habits.
"He would lay down all the time and we
were concerned about this," Jan told The
Journal.
So they headed off to nearby vet John
Murray to have tests done on the pup.
"John told us he had such a calcium
deficiency he had just 25 percent chance of
making it to the racetrack," said Jan.
One of the products the Sawyers
manufacture for sale to the pet industry is a
Ear-branding,
marking up
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following times for the marking up of
greyhounds for naming and the clearance of
the greyhound's registration certificate for
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vaccination may be presented at this time.
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calcium supplement.
"We pumped calcium into that pup, and
into all the litter," she said.
"After a period of time we saw
improvement in him. Eventually we would
kick soccer balls around the pups yard to
encourage him to run."
It worked.
While that black pup, now racing as
Sambuco, has had a delayed career to say
the least, he's finally getting the chance to
show his natural ability.
Three straight victories at Capalaba
recently ended with him beating his top
class litter brother Eiswein in a 5th Grade
series final.
Eiswein, trained by Dale Widderick like
Sambuco, was a narrow second in last
year's Ipswich Auction final to Rylee's
Revenge.
Therein was also a fightback, but this
time for Jan herself.
"We had never had a dog in a final like
that," said Jan.
"It was a huge thrill for us and came two
days after I'd had a pacemaker put in. My
heart stopped twice."
The Sawyers have been in greyhound
racing since the opening of the Cairns track
30 years ago.
They have been in Brisbane for almost
three decades now and ran the Kingston Pet
Barn for many years and have lived at
Carbrook for 20 years.
"We've got three pensioners at home,
including a litter sister to Sambuco and
Eiswein who we intend to breed with hen
she comes on season, probably to Go Wild
Teddy," said Jan.
Sambuco is already destined to return
home as a house pet at the Sawyer home,
while Dale wants Eiswein as his house pet.
The (May, 2007) Journal Page 16

Sabrina
says Ellie's
a Diamond
THE first time new GRA front office
staff member Sabrina Long headed to a
greyhound meeting, she landed a $375
quinella and thought all her Christmases
had come at once.
Sabrina, 20, is a novice to racing and
was tempted along to the City of Ipswich
Gold cup night by workmates at the GRA.
"I had $5 on the quinella because I liked
Ellie's Diamond," she said. "I collected my
money and I haven't had another bet since.
"I'm such a novice I couldn't
pronounce 'quinella' properly."
Sabrina has thrown herself into her
new job.
She's been at the GRA since October
last year and loves the work.
Her duties include the front desk,
answering phone calls and helping with
transfers and licensing.
Born and bred in Brisbane, Sabrina
moved to Toowoomba for three and a half
years to study music.
She loves cello, piano and singing and
Celebrity vet Harry Cooper and GRA staff member Sabrina Long at a recent
Pet Expo giving the right message about greyhounds.
is currently undertaking a course to help
her to teach cello. She was doing just that
while in Toowoomba.
She admits she knew "absolutely
nothing" about greyhound racing before
she started at the GRA but has quickly
learned to love the animal.
"Kirsty has been dragging me along to
a lot of the GAP promotions, the pet expos,
but I love it," she said.
Cheltenham
highlight
GREYHOUND racing makes it
presence felt during the famous
Cheltenham Festival in England each
year.
The Cheltenham Festival, as well as
Aintree's Grand National, is the
highlight of the hurdle racing year for
thoroughbreds. It is a huge carnival
attended by many thousands of
racegoers.
For the past few years, Cheltenham
has incorporated a straight race over
210m.
This year the event, the $A15,000
Byrne Bros Cheltenham Festival
Sprint, went to Liketheclappers, a son
of former Aussie galloper Dave's
Mentor.
He downed another of the progeny
of Dave's Mentor in Slick Soviet.
It is held early in the day at the track
and this year was covered by more
bookmakers than ever. It was also
included on live betting shop services
off-track.
The race is run over two days, with
trial heats, semi-finals and a final.
Problems with Excitable Dogs
Nervous and excitable dogs are a perennial
problem with trainers who are aware
greyhounds with an excess of nervousness and
excitement in their make-up invariably leave
their best runs in the kennel, or on the way to
the boxes, although some run their race while
travelling to the track.
This can cause premature onset of fatigue
in muscles, dehydration, and can reduce
overall performance (usually substantially).
With time and patience, many of the younger
more timid greyhounds become more confident
racers, but unless something can be done to alter
this undesirable behaviour, their racing careers
are understandably short.
There are a number of different management
and supplement ideas that will help reduce track
shy and nervy behaviour in young greyhounds
(bitches in particular) and in many cases these
are used successfully to alter this behaviour.
Although it is a positive sign to see a fit young
greyhound keen and stimulated to chase by
hearing and seeing the noise of the lure, many
of the best performers store their energy for the
race by relaxing and resting in the kennels.
Our interest is in the nervous and excitable
types whose energy is expended well before the
race is run.
WHAT CAN BE DONE TO HELP?
HERE ARE SOME IDEAS
The Crazy Dog Formula
Some years ago I wrote an article for trainers
which outlined The Crazy Dog Formula.
This supplement, formulated by respected
vet, Dr John Murray, has been used with success
by many trainers.
The basis is that dogs settle down after a meal
just as humans do and the snack provides a
balance against stomach acids associated with
excitement and stress. This can be especially
helpful if a dog is kennelled early but drawn to
run late in the program.
Viable Alternative for Nervous
By ALLAN
BROWN
and Excitable Greyhounds
Here is an affordable formulation which should
be first choice treatment for nervous and excitable
greyhounds.
Some years ago at a meeting with Dr Heather
Burton, an experienced greyhound vet, we
discussed using Recharge in the formulation. We
came up with a formulation with appeal to all
trainers of nervy dogs.
As most trainers have Recharge on their
shelves, it will save them money.
The Excitable Dog Formula
Make up the following mixture;
1 dessertspoon of sugar
10mls Recharge
3 to 4oz of meat (raw, grilled or microwaved -
minced steak is good).
Add 1 to 1.5 cups of milk. Mix into a slurry and
give to the greyhound before leaving home.
Depending upon the weather, this gourmet mixture
can be served cold or warm.
Please note: An earlier recommendation
suggested using 5mls Recharge.
After discussion, we now believe 10mls of
Recharge would be more effective in helping
nervous and excitable greyhounds.
Stress, including that related to travel, heavy
exercise and racing is an important reason why a
mixture such as The Excitable Dog Formula
should be considered for nervous and excitable
greyhounds.
What you should know about Recharge
Recharge is rich in electrolytes that count and
as it is common for greyhounds to lose large
amounts of fluid and electrolytes during
transportation, exercise and stressful situations,
Recharge could be just what the doctor ordered
- especially for nervous and excitable
greyhounds.
Recharge rapidly replenishes these
electrolytes so chronic dehydration, muscle
cramping, loss of performance and nervousness
are kept to a minimum.
This formulation is specifically matched to the
needs of hard working dogs and includes (a) a high
potassium to sodium ratio, very important for nerve
and muscle function (b) citrate salt, a buffering
agent that delays the onset of cramping and tying
up (c) a small amount of glucose which enhances
the rapid uptake of electrolytes.
Other Tips
Give 1 X Rebound Tablet (an excellent source
of B Group vitamins and vitamin C) in the morning
feed on the day of the race.
Also give 2 X Beta-K tablets over the tongue
about 4 to 6 hours before racing.
Greyhounds are always looking for a feed so a
treat like the Excitable Dog Formula should go
down well.
The addition of the Rebound tablet with the
morning feed will also have a beneficial effect
as stress, hard work, regular racing and
travelling can all increase the requirements for
the B complex vitamins and vitamin C.
Supplementation with a Rebound tablet will
supply these important nutrients and help
ensure vitality, maintain the appetite and aid
recovery after exercise.
Vitamin B1 in higher doses
Higher vitamin B1 levels than usual seem to
settle some greyhounds - especially greyhounds
fed meat with preservatives in.
Why is this so? Because the preservative
interferes with normal B1 synthesis in the bowel
and after a period of time, many of these
greyhounds became nervy and hyperactive.
An earlier study in Melbourne noted many of
these greyhounds responded well to a short course
of vitamin B1 at the rate of 30mg to 50mg daily
(Dr Kohnke's notes).
Please note: (1) The higher vitamin B1 regime
is not effective in every case (2) when using this
higher dose of B1 it would be a good idea to check
with local authorities to ensure you do not infringe
the rules of racing, or, BETTER STILL, withdraw
the higher dose at least 48 hours prior to racing.
Vitamin E in higher doses
Higher doses of vitamin E are also useful to
calm greyhounds and can also aid stamina.
The dose rate required to help settle nervy dogs
is 3-4 times higher than the normal rate used to
supplement the diet.
For example, the normal dose of 100 I.U. daily
(White E) can be increased to 300 I.U. on the
morning before, and the morning of travelling or
trialing.
This dose will sometimes help settle nervous
types so they relax more during travelling and
when kennelled prior to racing.
Doses such as this one are often used to
increase the stamina and endurance of
greyhounds over large distances.
White E is best.
Do not use synthetic forms (information
based on studies in humans and animals).
No fizz feeding
Dr Kohnke advises no "fizz" feeding for
nervous types.
Ensure there are adequate electrolytes (Beta-
Cel, Beta-K and Recharge) and fluids, and
reduce the amounts of soluble sugars in the diet,
such as honey and molasses, at least four hours
before racing.
This also helps reduce some types of
hyperactivity, especially in younger
greyhounds.
What else can be done
After checking the literature recently and after
discussion with leading greyhound vets, the
following idea may be of value in helping the
nervous greyhound become more settled.
One thing the trainer can do is to try crowd
mingling with the nervous greyhound.
Also when travelling, take an older quieter
greyhound along as a companion.
Dr Kohnke also mentions certain substances
which could have an effect on hyperactive
behaviour, including herbal products such as
valerian and belladonna.
However, he also advises that these products
should be withdrawn from use at least seven
days before racing.
The same thing applies to S4 products
(available only to veterinarians) such as
Reserpine and Dilantin.
If a trainer considers using these substances,
they should be used with caution and if not sure,
check with your vet or regulatory authority.
In summary
The Excitable Dog Formula is an affordable
option for trainers wanting to get the best from
their hyperactive canine athletes.
The addition of White E, Rebound tablets,
Beta-K and vitamin B1 will also have a
beneficial effect, as stress, hard work, regular
racing and travelling increases the requirement
for these substances - especially in the nervous
and excitable greyhound.
The (May, 2007) Journal Page 17

GET THE FACTS
Vetsearch would like to announce that the Get
the Facts number 5 is now available.
Sadly this is the last publication to be written
by Allan Brown. It was completed just before his
sudden passing on March 29 2007.
The response by trainers to obtain copies of
Get the Facts No. 4, Handy Hints and Training
Tips show that ideas, reminders and tips for
keeping greyhounds fit and healthy with vitality
needed to withstand the stresses of training and
racing will always appeal to all interested in the
welfare and performance of greyhounds.
This edition of Get the Facts delivers more
useful tips, including ideas for treating aches,
strains, sprains and pains and aiding recovery
with less downtime at the track.
It also includes greyhound trivia, tips
for winter, advice for keeping greyhounds
tick free, plus some key points about
Vitamin E.
Vetsearch hopes that you will
appreciate this edition of Get the Facts as
the last publication to be written by the
renowned Allan Brown.
To obtain your FREE COPY please call
the Vetsearch Customer Support line on
1800 009 847.
If you do not already have a copy of the
other editions in the Get the Facts series,
ask for these at the same time.
Anita Watts with one of the Rob Essex
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turned to dust. And after soaking a lot of kibbles just turn to mush.
I was just not getting the consistency I was after.
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It soaked up a lot of water without turning to mush. The dogs liked the
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With "Black Enforcer" winning the Group 1 "Topgun", Australia's
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fastest time over the 600 metres at Albion Park, I am only too happy to
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SHE'S 18 and just loves greyhounds.
She's Anita Watts who is chasing her
passion for the most lovable dog in the
world by taking up a position as kennel
assistant with the Rob Essex kennel at
Park Ridge.
While that might not be unique, what
is different is that Anita hails from
Wynyard on the northern coast of
Tasmania.
Essex explains that he owns a home in
Launceston and has been travelling there
for the past 20 years for a holiday and to
race a small team of dogs.
But that team has swelled recently
with the number of pups Essex is
breaking in rising to 27.
"It has all got too much and I needed
someone to help me," said Robert.
"When in Launceston on a recent
trip, I happened to mention to Russell
Watts who I have known for years, that I
was looking for someone to help in my
kennels."
Russell always has five dogs in work
at his Wynyard kennels.
"Russell suggested that his daughter
Anita might be interested in taking on
the job," said Robert.
Anita jumped at the chance.
"We have a flat at home where Anita
has settled into well and she's certainly
getting no time to feel homesick.
"We trial up our straight track five
days a week, and with all the pups to
break in and the dogs we have racing,
she's been pretty busy."
Anita is loving it.
"Dad has had dogs all my life and I'm
definitely enjoying the work in
Queensland," he said.
She hasn't had much time to see the
sights, apart from racetracks and trial
tracks, but that will come.
Robert says young people need to be
encouraged into the greyhound industry.
The (May, 2007) Journal Page 18

Big Bird and Mort
BIG Bird and Mort have been mates since 1990.
Big Bird is Neil Walk, Mort is Dale Johnson. Dale got Neil his first dog and they have
stayed friends since.
They have joined forces in the ownership of promising young dog Morton Bird
(naturally) recently stylish winner of a Young Guns at Mackay.
Neil originally owned Morton Bird (Lohman-Skeedy Rag) himself, Dale having a
bitch from the litter.
But when the bitch was killed in a paddock accident, Neil gave his mate a half share
in the dog pup.
Johnson was given Morton Bird and his sister as 10-month-old pups by breeder
Gary Deeks. “Gary had moved to Bundaberg with the broodbitch and her nine pups,
but when he had to move from his then property, he had to get rid of the dogs,” said
Dale.
Dale also ended up with dam Skeedy Rag a winner of seven races at Ipswich during
her career including a 30.80 win over 520m there.
Already Morton Bird has been a more than handy galloper for Dale and Neil winning
a Maiden 1000 at Bundaberg by 10 and a half lengths.
In July last year, Neil lost his leg below the knee through the affects of sugar diabetes.
Neil is back on the racetrack using his new prosthetic leg catching his dogs.
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MORTON BIRD
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Tears For Hoppy
Vale Brownie
By David Brasch
Despite being a journalist for 35 years, I
find it difficult to put into words what effect
the loss recently of Allan Brown will have.
It will be a loss not only on his beloved
family, but on Vetsearch the company he so
expertly helped guide and Alicia Burgess his
friend and workmate from that company, but
to everyone at every greyhound and harness
magazines he worked with and touched so
much, to the numerous owners and trainers
he always hadáguiding words both written and
spoken on any and every subject.
Personally I will miss him so much.
His regular visits to Queensland, our
luncheons at Maccas or the Brekkie Creek,
or simply his regular phone calls with some
‘fabulous’ news about this product or that
which Vetsearch had launched. Brownie was
larger than life.
He lived and loved life and it will not be
the same without him.
Young Guns (456m) Mackay
1 MORTON BIRD 9-4
(Lohman-Skeedy Rag)
Owners: Dale Johnson, Neil Walk.
Trainer: Dale Johnson.
2 DARKWIN 5-2
(Go Wild Teddy-Queen Of Tigers)
3 RISING SEAS 4-6
(Typhoon Tide-Zazzy Princess)
Others: 4 Farmor Torque 10-1, 5 Quirky
Kurt 3-1, Regency Boy 7-4, Ella's Express
12-1, Bamboo Bangle 12-1.
Time: 26.82.
To his wife Pat and family, take
consolation in the fact he was one of us and
we will miss him so much.
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Neil Walk 'Big Bird' and his mate Dale Johnson with
Morton Bird after the dog's stylish victory in the
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The (May, 2007) Journal Page 19

I’m Cute, I’m Cuddly, I’m Adorable
...and
I’m Fast
Flying Amy Classic 520m
Winner $8,000 plus Trophy and Rug
For Greyhounds 27 months or younger at the
date of the heats.
Best greyhounds nominated. Non Penalty
Nominations close 8.30am. Mon 30th April, 2007
Heats 3 May
Final 10 May
Garrard’s Horse and Hound
Winter Chase 710m
Winner $6,000 plus Trophy and Rug
Best 16 plus reserves
Nominations close 8.30 am.Mon 14th May, 2007
Heats 17 May
Final 24 May
Group 1 V.I.P. Petfood Products
Gold Cup 710m.
Winner $50,000 plus Trophy and Rug
Best greyhounds nominated
Nominations close 8.30 am. Mon 28th May, 2007
Heats 31 May
Final 7 June
THE BRISBANE GREYHOUND RACING CLUB
2007 SKY CHANNEL WINTER CHASING CARNIVAL
Mick Byrne Memorial 5th Grade 520m
Winner $8,000 plus Trophy and Rug
Best 5th Grade greyhounds nominated
Nominations close 8.30 am. Mon 28th May, 2007
Heats 31 May
Final 7 June
Group 2 Brandons Electrical Queensland Derby
Heats 520m
Winner $25,000 plus Trophy and Rug
Best greyhounds nominated whelped on or after
1/11/04
Nominations close 8.30am. Friday 8th June, 2007
Heats 14 June
Final 21 June
Group 3 Beenleigh/Brisbane
Queensland Cup 600m
Winner $15,000 plus Trophy and Rug
Best greyhounds nominated.
Nominations close 8.30am. Wed 13th June, 2007
Heats 18 June
Final 25 June
Group 1 Garrards Horse and
Hound Winter Carnival Cup 520m
Winner $50,000 plus Trophy and Rug
Best greyhounds nominated.
Nominations close 8.30am. Mon 9th July, 2007.
Heats 12 July
Final 19 July
Garrards Horse and Hound Winter Carnival
Cup Consolation 520m
Winner $5000
For greyhounds that contested the
Winter Carnival Cup Heats
Trainers must nominate for the Consolation
Nominations Close 8.30am. Mon 16th July, 2007.
19 July
GARRARDS
HORSE & HOUND
The Club reserves the right to alter its programme at any time. All feature races will be graded in the opinion of the Greyhound Racing Authority Grading Panel,
except where otherwise indicated. Nominations can be faxed to the Greyhound Racing Authority on (07) 3862 4437. Further details, especially concerning conditions
of nomination and trialling, can be obtained by contacting Sharon Darlington, on (07) 3862 1744 or by writing to the Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club Inc.
The (May, 2007) Journal Page 20

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Albion Park
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(Lindale Blue-Roshana Reason)
Owners: Dave Robartson, Lindsay Archer
Trainer: Dave Robartson
2 MAJORITY RULES $9
(Brett Lee-Lady Derry)
3 ANGEL FLIGHT $9
(Bright Ebony-Sleek Model)
Others: 4 Spring Prince $12, 5 Token Jet
$2.80, 6 Ellie's Diamond $5, 7 Leica Ruby
$10, 8 Hansdon Teddy $11. Time: 30.48.
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The (May, 2007) Journal Page 21

LEFT: Winged Runner
on her way to one of her
32 Albion Park wins.
Brian Kutner and his
champ Token Jet have
Winged Runner's record
in their sights.
'I'll see how JR handles it'
IT could almost be the end of a 30-year friendship between the colonel and the
sargent major.
That's if Brian Kutner's grand warrior Token Jet (Token Prince-Miss Corleone)
surpasses John Reimer's glamour girl Winged Runner (Silver Chisel-Miss Fun Run)
as the "winningest" greyhound at Albion Park.
Winged Runner, the 2005 Queensland greyhound of the year, holds the record at
32 victories around Albion Park.
Token Jet is fast closing in on her with 26 wins (to time of writing). And Kutner
has already declared his dog will stay in training for the rest of the year, with the 32-
win mark his target.
It's a friendly rivalry between two battle-hardened greyhound men who have been
friends since 1974 when Kutner moved to the Sunshine State.
Ironically Kutner and Reimer share almost the same birth date, Brian on April 20,
1936, and Reimer just four days later on the 24th.
Their "colonel" and "sergeant major" nicknames for each other stems from the
fact they were in national service at the time. They were both in the artillery.
"There was never any worry about either of us making sergeant major, or colonel,"
said Kutner. "But we have been great mates for a very long time."
Winged Runner's Albion Park career was spectacular.
She contested 61 races at headquarters for 32 wins, seven seconds and six thirds.
She won 23 of the 32 wins on a Thursday night and nine on a Monday.
In contrast, Token Jet has started (to time of writing) 57 times at Albion Park for
26 wins (22 on a Thursday, one on a Monday and three on a Friday). He has also run
15 seconds and five thirds.
Both earned more than $100,000 in stakes, although Winged Runner was successful
at Group 1 and 2 level while Token Jet has been a multiple Group finalist.
So will Token Jet ruin a perfectly good friendship if he happens to break that 32-
win mark. "Not for me," said Brian. "I'll have to see how JR handles it."
Improving recovery
PAUL Robson has become a true
believer in the benefits of Magnotherapy
for his dogs.
Paul has discovered Ecoflow and
especially the products designed
specifically for dogs, with their advanced
technology and quality make-up.
Ecoflow produces a unique type of
Magnotherapy based on the patented
Central Reverse Polarity technology.
This means matter that passes
through a CRP field is subjected to an
additional "kick" of three opposed
directional forces, making the effects
more concentrated and efficient.
In the week leading up to Easter
Paul's top class Albion Park performer
Alpha Under Fire injured his stopper
Black dog, Oct '02, 32.5kg. Brett Lee-Nunkeri Bye by Benjason
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Tragically retired due
to hip support injury
WON ON EVERY
CITY TRACK
Lee
Winner Gateway to the Top (Alb Pk)
Runner-up 2005 Perth Cup (to Sun Hero)
Third 2005 Adelaide Cup (to Collide)
Finalist 2005 Silver Chief
Winner Alb Pk 30.19, 30.20 (23 mths), WP 30.20 (24 mths), Mead 29.86,
30.19 (26 mths), SP 29.80, 29.82 (28 mths), Ang Pk 29.34 (29 mths),
Cannington 30.38 (31 mths). Never reached full maturity. Won on all city
tracks in Australia. Contested Group 1 finals.
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time
bone.
He was informed the dog would be
limping badly and would be very lame
the next day.
However, Paul was delighted to
discover after using Magnotherapy over
night that the next morning his dog was
happily weight bearing and did not seem
to be in pain.
So what is Magnotherapy?
At its most basic, the effects are not
so different to those of massageincreased
blood flow and assisted
removal of toxins and waste products,
using the body's own transport system as
a medium.
Users have reported an increase in
energy, improved recovery time after
exertion, improved sleeping and a
general feeling of well-being.
It is the application of magnetic fields
to the body to enhance natural healing,
and help the body to work more
effectively.
It does not "cure" any condition, it
helps restore the body to normal so it has
a better chance to heal itself.
This new type of Magnotherapy can
be used up to 24 hours a day, seven days
a week. There are three possible ways of
using Ecoflow Magnotherapy with
greyhounds:
* Over a pulse point, working on the
blood flow, and through the blood, the rest
of the body.
This is achieved with a magnetic
collar.
* Over the trunk for a more intensive
treatment.
This is reported to be very effective in
aiding recovery time, and reducing stress
in animals.
A dog coat is specifically designed for
this purpose
* By drinking magnetised water.
This is done by magnetically treating
the water that the dogs drink with a
magnet designed to fit onto the water
supply.
Magnotherapy is not a replacement
for conventional or alternative therapies
and should be used alongside them.
There is no substitute for qualified
medical advice so please contact your
therapist or vet if your pet is unwell.
The (May, 2007) Journal Page 22

Pictures by Ric O'Donnell
In the Pink
JIM Gallaway has always been as astute
a breeder of greyhounds as anyone.
It was he who insisted on the mating of
Amerigo Man-Tenthill Flyer which would
include Hall of Famer Flying Amy.
So when it came to breeding with Joan's
Embrace, a daughter of Awesome Assassin
and from the famed I'm Blessed damline, he
looked around for a match "made in heaven".
"I wanted to get a Rasmussen Factor in
the pedigree of the pups," said Jim.
The Rasmussen Factor is a theory first
found by Leon Rasmussen an American who
wrote a weekly thoroughbred breeding
column for the Daily Racing Form. He found
that thoroughbreds who carried in-breeding
within the first five generations to a famous
broodmare through different progeny could
outperform their immediate pedigree.
Jim and partner Julie King went looking
through stud dogs for an ideal mate for Joan's
Embrace.
The bitch had been a pretty smart galloper
herself winning six races and running 13
placings, often chasing home top class
galloper Happy Chappy around the Gold
Coast.
She had won on the old Gold Coast track's
grass surface in a flying 25.48, ideal
broodbitch potential. She struggled to run
520m and was placed just once at Albion Park
in five starts.
"I stumbled across Robust Character,"
said Jim. "The more I looked at him, the more
I liked him. He had won in sub 30 seconds on
city tracks in three states.
"How many dogs do that?"
And Robust Character could stretch his
speed to 600m to win a Canberra Cup.
The fact a mating between Robust
Character and Joan's Embrace would
introduce a Rasmussen Factor close up in the
resultant pups' pedigree was the bonus.
In fact, Robust Character is out of
Tranquil Scene, a full sister to Awesome
Assassin, sire of Joan's Embrace.
The resultant litter includes Pink
Character, winner on debut of the timehonoured
Grafton Maiden, and recently a
Young Guns victor up the straight at Capalaba
where he has been an outstanding galloper.
The Young Guns was the fifth final Pink
Character has contested. In four of them he
has been fastest heat winner and drawn box
five in the final.
Gallaway and King were starting to
wonder if he would overcome that hoodoo.
The Young Guns victory was the last for
Gallaway and King as Queenslanders. They
have bought a 12-acre property at Ellengowan
in northern NSW.
Unfortunately Joan's Embrace was killed
in an accident at the Gallaway property some
time ago.
Ginger
Black Shiraz
Dark Horizon
Robust Character
Light Of Fire
Tranquil Scene
Tranquil Flame
PINK CHARACTER
Light Of Fire
Awesome Assassin
Tranquil Flame
Joan's Embrace
Eureka Man
Narelle Louise
Lorrathor
Young Guns (366m)
Capalaba
1 PINK CHARACTER $1-3
(Robust Character-Joan's Embrace)
Owner: Julie King
Trainer: Jim Gallaway
2 MADE TO SIZE 7-2
(Surf Lorian-Queen Size)
3 SHEER INTENT 8-1
(No Intent-Mabilis Babe)
Others: 4 No Excess 3-1, 5 Have You
Heard 9-1, 6 Great State 4-1, 7 Bear Faith
3-1, 8 Maximus Stealth 5-1. Time: 19.67.
AUSTRALIAN WINNING LINES
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Containing all the usual features of the greyhound year: City Winners; Sires, Dams
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Winners; Australian Track Records and Overseas Feature Winners.
Cheques/Money Orders payable to:
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* Quality feeding and worming
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Contact George Zammit (07) 54266209
ABOVE:
Pink
Character
strides right
away with the
Capalaba
Young Guns
final.
LEFT: Club
supremo Alec
Stevens (left)
and vet
Charlie
Welch (right)
present Jim
Gallaway and
Julie King
with their
trophy.
The (May, 2007) Journal Page 23

Gran, Brian,
Cheryl, Julie
and Russell
get greyhound
racing bug
... again
By
DAVID BRASCH
ABOUT a year ago Brian Druery
was recovering from a shoulder
operation.
He was moping about the house,
probably feeling sorry for himself. His
wife Cheryl had had enough, so she
told him to go out and get a greyhound.
Greyhounds were nothing new to
the Druery household, but Brian had
not trained the "fastest sport on legs"
for 15 years.
Cheryl's suggestion, or should that
be "words of wisdom" appealed to
Brian.
It wasn't that Brian, 49, and his
family were novices in the industry.
"I had bred a couple of litters out of
a bitch called Roving Lass and we had
quite a bit of luck," Brian told The
Journal.
Roving Lass (Hardell-Wandering
Cloud) was royally bred. Her litter to
Bogenfel included smart galloper
Philippa's Wish, No Deal etc.
TRAPPED
For Sharon and Barry (Morris)
By OWEN EDMONDS
Another litter to West Cape also
included winners for the Druery kennel.
Brian and Cheryl kept Roving Lass
as a house pet after those two litters and
she lived to 13 and a half.
So when the suggestion was made to
Time and again I hear it said, I’m giving greyhounds away
I’ve had enough of this bloody sport just for something to say
I can’t take a trick, me dogs have gone off, I’m having a case of the jitters
Next thing you know your back there again, breeding up two bloody litters
It's like a disease without a known cure, it obviously runs in the blood
It's not only men the women do too, love putting the broodbitch to stud
Attempts have been made to resist the urge, genuine "definately nots"
Till the cycle of mating draws towards time, then it’s maybe we can sell the lot
Pick out a sire we don’t have much time, don’t miss the date of her season
We may keep a couple or three at the best, or somewhere there within reason
Then it’s up to the sire you hope it don’t miss, you're as keen as ever before
You're as anxious to see if she’s having pups, so you head for a scan to be sure
Remember those words you uttered before, I’m sick of this bloody game
And here you are "mumbling’’ saying what have I done, I must be bloody insane
I need more dogs like a hole in the head, and a hole is what I deserve
Then along come the pups you take a look, then tumble straight back to earth
Ten healthy pups in one whelping box, which one is the best of the ten
It’s then that you realise this breeding disease, has smitten you once again
I suppose there are some that can master the urge, to breed a litter or two
There’s others that buy them if the breeder will sell, that is a gamble by you
You're yards are silent where the pups used to be; It's then you really do know
Be as it may after years in the game it’s hard to pack up and go
Yes greyhounds and racing, as a true sport, is something that surely does please
And it may have it’s moments and it can be hard work, but it’s also a pleasant disease
get a greyhound, Brian didn't ponder
over the thought too long.
He bought a Trendy Leigh-Alray
Gossip bitch pup from Victoria.
"She was nothing but trouble to
begin with," said Brian. "In fact, we
tried twice to break her in."
Now racing as Leigh Maree, the bitch
has come around and after a number of
placings at Capalaba, she landed her
maiden over 395m at Albion Park late in
March.
To say the Druery family was excited
is an understatement.
The impact of that one Maiden win at
Albion Park has been momentous.
Brian and Cheryl's daughter Julie,
20, has since gone out and bought her
own dog, a former Victorian race bitch
called View Star, already a winner. "Just
to be sure, she gave me a share in the
bitch," said Dad.
But not to be denied, Brian's younger
brother Russell caught the bug again.
For years Russell was a regular at the
Lawnton straight track driving the lure,
but he too slipped out of the industry ...
until a couple of months ago.
He grabbed himself a couple of young
dogs, one by Elgrando and another by
November Gandhi.
Russell went looking for pups
recently and decided to take he and
Brian's mum, 80-year-old Jean with him.
"The pair of them came home having
bought two pups," said Brian.
So the Druerys have gone from
having no dogs, to four members of the
family having six, all within a few
months.
"Mum is loving it," said Brian. "She
hasn't missed a race meeting when we've
ABOVE: The Druery family,
Russell, Cheryl, Jean, Brian
and Julie with their everexpanding
team of
greyhounds.
LEFT: Leigh Maree streaks
away to win her maiden at
Albion Park.
had the bitch racing.
"At one stage she was even talking
about getting her owner-trainer's
license.
"It's been the best thing to happen
to her.
"Mum has had a couple of recent
operations and she was not getting out
of the house at all. Now she doesn't
miss a race meeting when we are
racing."
The Druerys were recently
discussing where to send the two pups
to be broken in and had tossed around
a few names before Brian suggested
John Martin who has set up a new
education complex near Casino.
"Mum was insistent that the pups
were not going anywhere until she had
looked the place over," said Brian.
After 15 years out of training,
Brian was quick to realize what he
had forgotten about the industry and
how so much had changed.
"I even had to buy one of those
new lycra rugs and have a practice
putting it on," he said.
"And the first day the bitch raced,
I put it on inside out anyway."
But Brian knew it would all come
flooding back and with the help of so
many willing hands he now feels like
he's never been out of the industry.
"The kids have been at me for
years to get another greyhound," said
Brian. "My work made sure I could
not do justice to them.
"But we are back in now and
everyone is loving it."
The entire Druery family in fact.
The (May, 2007) Journal Page 24

Secretary's Notes
CAPALABA
The club is currently negotiating with the
Redlands Shire Council for a new lease.
Before this could be finalised we were
required to have the property surveyed.
This resulted in the need to have our fence
line readjusted at one end of the complex. The
cost of the surveying was $2500.
The security enclosure for the new boxes
has been completed. It is hoped this will deter
future vandalism at the boxes.
The cost of the security was $4000 and
was shared with the GRA.
The Derby and Futurity are our next big
races. The Futurity will be sponsored by
Black Enforcer.
The final winner will receive $2500 plus
a free service to Black
Enforcer.
The club would like to
thank the connections for their
generosity.
The Derby is worth $2500
to the winner and there is a
trophy of a DVD video combo.
The club has made
application to the GRA to
combine the two Young Guns
into one series worth $5000.
Under the current system
there has not been many
nominations.
It is hoped that with a final
worth $5000 the nominations
may increase in number and
quality.
A decision is expected
from the GRA in the near
future.
IPSWICH
May and June ignite the Queensland and
New South Wales rivalry with the rugby
league State of Origin Series.
The Lismore and Ipswich clubs are set to
continue this battle on the greyhound track
with the running of the Downtown Toyota
Interclub Challenge series.
This challenge will be a two-race series
with two Grand Finals each worth $5000 to
the winner.
Each club will conduct local heats and a
final with the first Grand Final run at Ipswich
and the second at Lismore.
Greyhounds with no more than four wins
at the close of nominations are eligible. The
first four placings from each local final will
contest the Grand Finals.
Reserves for the Grand Final will be
provided from the local final from where the
Grand Final will be run. Further details
relating to this series can be obtained by
referring to the race calendar listed in this
Journal or contacting the club.
Both clubs thank our sponsor, Downtown
Toyota, who were the winners of our
Corporate $$$ night last year. It is great to
welcome new sponsors to our industry.
Owner and trainers are reminded that due
to the Ipswich show we will not be racing on
May 8 and 9. Racing will restart on May 15.
GOLD COAST
Have you visited our website?
www.goldcoastgreyhounds.com.au
All inquiries will be welcomed.
The Eric Thomson Series will again be
run in May.
Heats - Sunday May 6 (TAB Meeting)
Semi-Finals - Wednesday May 16
Final - Wednesday May 23.
We will be calling for Novice and 5th
Grade nominations also as required for a full
TAB program.
The Gold Coast will not be trialing on
Friday June 1 as we will be doing some
maintenance on the track.
Darwin Cup Carnival
Contact: Vice-president Robbie Brennan 0419 925645. Treasurer John Emery 0417 367127
Racing & Gaming Chief Steward Eddy Berry 0401 116831 or 08 89991312
Friday June 29
Chief Ministers Cup Heats (537m) Best 16
Graded races as required
Noms close noon June 25
Friday July 6
Chief Ministers Cup Final (537m)
Winner $1000 + trophy
Graded races as required
Noms close noon July 2
Friday July 13
Schweppes Plate Heats (537m) Best 16
Graded races as required
Noms close noon July 9
Friday July 20
Schweppes Plate Final (537m)
Winner $1000 + trophy
Graded races as required
Noms close noon July 16
Monday July 30
Group 3 Darwin Cup Heats (537m). Best 32, 4 heats $500 to
winner. (1st & 2nd from heats + 2 fastest 3rd as reserves)
Noms close noon July 23, $50 entry fee ($30 DGA member)
Graded races as required
Friday August 3
Group 3 Darwin Cup Final (537m). Winner $15,000 + trophy
+ sash, 2nd $3800, 3rd $2100, unpl $100.
Cup Consolation (537m). Winner $1000. (Only greyhounds
from heats can nominate)
Darwingreyhounds.com Dash (383m). Best 8, Winner $600.
Nom fee $4.
Noms close noon July 31
Dress code for ALL races is black pants/trousers, white collared shirt & black shoes.
Darwin Greyhound Club reserves the right to alter the conditions of any race if
deemed necessary.
The (May, 2007) Journal Page 25

He's The Man wins at
Albion Park.
Home-bred Man proves
star at Albion Park
THE term "home-bred" might sound
a tad derogatory to some but He's The
Man has proved how successful some
greyhound breeders can be by using
their own stock.
He's The Man (Elly's Star-No Fake)
is a real home-bred, Darwin bred to be
exact, by leading Northern Territory
greyhound man Mick Emery.
The dog was a top flight galloper in
the north before Mick contacted Glenn
Stephan and his dad Owen to give him a
try around Brisbane.
After some initial concerns about
settling in, He's The Man has since
proven himself with a smart Albion Park
victory.
So just what has gone into producing
He's The Man?
Mick Emery, 52, bred the sire Elly's
Star. His fourth dam was the famous
Viola Lee, dam of classic winner Tegimi
and his top flight brother Big Pinch, and
a full sister to legend Temlee.
Amazingly Violalin, the third dam of
Elly's Star was by Tempix, a son of
Temlee, out of Viola Lee a full sister to
Temlee.
"Elly's Star was a very good
galloper," said Emery. "I bred him in
Darwin and he showed so much potential
I sent him to race in Brisbane."
The Home-Grown Champion
with the OUTCROSS pedigree
Vesuvio
Black Dog, Dec 2002, 33.8kg. FEE $880
REGGEMITE-ITALIAN PRINCESS (by Malawi's Prince)
21 starts, 13 wins, 3 2nds
Won 2005 Statewide Challenge (Albion Park in 30.14)
2nd 2005 Group 2 Lismore Cup
Finalist 2005 Group 1 Paws of Thunder (WPk)
Finalist 2005 Group 1 Winter Carnival Cup (Alb Pk)
Finalist 2005 Group 3 Gold Coast Cup
Gerry Crisci
(07) 54246115
Ran: 30.01 Albion Pk; 29.96 Wentworth Pk (beating trk rec holder
Benny's Toll); 30.27 Lismore; 25.65 Gold Coast (near record);
22.68 Gold Coast (near record)
Won first eight starts. Made TWO Group 1 finals in first 15 starts.
Only Qld dog in Group 1 Winter Carnival Cup. One of three Qld
dogs shortlisted for TOPGUN.
Sire: REGGEMITE (Topgun winner. Sire of Tears Of Jupiter, Ruddikan,
Fitzroy Jim, Wotan Angel, Timely Thoughts, Duel's Me Mum)
Dam: ITALIAN PRINCESS Winner, dam also of ... * Italian Special
(finalist Group 3 Gold Coast Cup; 14 wins, Alb Pk, GC, Lismore) * Colosseo
(10 wins, Ips, GC, Cap) * Monte Bello (winner Capalaba) * Sofiemite
(winner Alb Pk, Ips) * Italian Energy (Ips Futurity)
This is the damline of TROJAN TEARS, KOBBLE CREEK,
RELIABILITY, ROCKING RAMBO, LONG SHADOW, TIP TOP
TEARS, STYLISH BOUNDER, CONVINCING LEE etc etc
Mick Emery is moving
to Queensland later in
the year.
At his third race starts Elly's Star
won at Albion Park but fractured a
hock. He won a few more races but never
reached the heights Mick knew he would
if sound.
"I bred two litters to him, the other to
a Darwin bitch but they were no good,"
said Mick.
No Fake is from the famous
Queensland damline tracing to Tardy
Angel which boasted Group 1 winners
Faithful Hawk, Tar Dinn and Pretty
Tardy.
"Tony Whitehouse had No Fake in
Darwin," said Emery. "She was a
shortcourser who won 20 races for
Tony."
When No Fake finished racing, she
and Elly's Star combined to produce
He's The Man.
Mick Emery knows only too well now
what it takes to win at Albion Park. And
he is backing his judgment by packing
up his family and greyhounds and
moving to Atkinsons Dam.
"I've just bought Ces Perry's 40-acre
property at Atkinsons Dam and will be
moving there by September or October,"
he said.
Emery will not bring race dogs from
Darwin, but has more than 40 pups by
such sires as Most Awesome, Surf
Lorian, King's Cadet, Addis Boy, Black
Enforcer and Valentia Citrate. The
Wild Voodoo
(Go Wild Teddy x Voodoo Princess)
17 wins, his first 8 straight. Sensational early pace
Best Times: Albion Park 30.17, Ipswich 25.17 & 30.85,
condition and that anyone who raced
their dog on the track had no respect Lismore for 30.17
their greyhound.
A local TV station picked up on it
and 2KY Standing stood Paul down at ... for a week for
his outburst.
Paul now works in more modern
broadcasting boxes at Wentworth Park
which are carpeted, air-conditioned and
even has a fridge and kitchen Lot facilities. 35 Smith Rd, Park Ridge
PA is also a family man.
His wife Pat (Paul has forgotten how
long they have been married) is always
Rapid Supreme
Star Title
Dandy Charm
Elly's Star
Eaglehawk Star
Elly Hawk
Smart Elly May
HE'S THE MAN
Warren's Flyer
Wiljarra
Mystery Pearl
No Fake
Hurry On
Jeremy's Jewel
Ebony Tears
oldest are 17 months, the youngest just
five.
"And I've got some really well bred
broodbitches including a litter sister to
Ace Boy," he said.
It will take at least two but possibly
three trips to bring everything south.
"I'll be coming down in the meantime to
do a few things around the new
property," said Mick.
He has two fully air-conditioned
trailers in which to transport the dogs,
one an eight-berth, the other for four
dogs.
He wants to train but also
commercially rear pups.
Mick and wife Jenny have been in
greyhound racing for 30 years.
"I won 50 races in Darwin last year,"
he said.
Fee: $440 (FREE SERVICE to first 10 bitches)
Park Ridge Greyhound Complex
* Whelping * Rearing * Spelling * Training
Ph (07) 32000172. Mike 0411 326605. Rachel 0401 085757
The (May, 2007) Journal Page 26

Peter Rose
Aust Winning Lines
ILLUSION STAR
2007 Cairns Young Guns
Hallucinate
ILLUSION STAR
Four Way Star
Brett Lee
Elusive Rebel
Just The Best
Marry Me Mary
Gun Law Osti
Sobbing Sal
Bobniak
Secret Bride
Credibility
Flying Amy
Hopeful Supreme
Toy Town
Brother Fox
Miss Dusty Lee
New Tears
Wee Sal
Farloe Melody*
Paris Match
Amerigo Man
Spanish City
Worth Doing
No Liability
Amerigo Man
Tenthill Flyer
Chariot Supreme
Hopeful Victory
Tempix
Townsend Flyer
Sire: HALLUCINATE (2004 Melb Cup (Spk), 2004 Maturity (Mea), 2004 Sport 927 Silver
Bullet (Mea). Sire of: ILLUSION STAR (2007 Young Guns(Cai)), KING'S CONQUEST (Silver Chief Classic
finalist), WHERE'S BEAR, MEPUNGA OPAL, MEPUNGA HOPE, SERENA KEEPING, OTTI KEEPING, QUICK
GEM, VOLCANIC, BELIEVING, SMART KEEPING, TRIP METER, MOOSE IS LOOSE, RAILING, SAVAGE
CONQUEST. NIKO'S PORSCHE, MISS HALLUCINATE, LILLEY CRIMINAL, DECEPTION BAY
1st Dam: FOUR WAY STAR
dam of: FOUR WAY CHANCE (BGC 30.77)
FOUR WAY DART (4 wins BGC 30.38, Qld Futurity finalist)
NIKO'S PORSCHE (BGC 30.65)
SOVEREIGN RED (2005 B'berg Derby)
2nd Dam: MARRY ME MARY (1993 Ipswich Auction Series, BGC 30.67)
dam of: LIAR LIAR (TR Beenleigh 340m)
BAR TAB (3 wins BGC 30.71)
SERIOUS BEAU (4 wins BGC 30.68)
SERIOUS JESTER (BGC 35.70)
SPOONER OLDHAM (6 wins BGC 30.32)
THISTLEDO DINGY (BGC 30.79)
WINNING PROPOSAL (2 wins BGC 30.69)
YALKARRA LASS (BGC 30.42)
2nd dam of: SAND SHOE SALLY (BGC 30.58)
3rd Dam: TOY TOWN (Gba 33.00)
dam of: VINDICATE (1991 Sydney Cup (Wpk), 1991 Winter Chase (Gba), 1991
Riviera Tiger Tphy (Gba), 11 wins Gba (32.85, 41.25), 5 wins Wpk
(30.51, 42.29)
RIDING SHOTGUN (Top grade Brisbane sprinter, 6 wins BGC 30.52, 3 wins
Apk 29.93)
SEMIBREVE (1994 Crackerjack Carnival Tphy (BGC), 8 wins BGC 35.64,
42.52)
KOKOTUNGO (Smart Adelaide sprinter, 6 wins Angle Park 29.51)
ACCOMPLICE (3 wins Wpk 43.38)
CARINYA MISS (Apk 30.23)
NATIONAL ACE (Wpk 31.45)
NEYLOR (Wpk 30.78, Sire)
OUR NEW PET (3 wins BGC 30.67)
PORTSEA HOPE (6 wins BGC 31.00)
TOWN FLYER (2 wins Gba 24.86)
WILDSIDE GAMBLER (3 wins Gba 32.92)
2nd dam of: HOPEFUL FAWN (3 wins BGC 35.89)
PORTSEA BLUE (2 wins BGC 31.02)
GO ANNIE GO (5 wins BGC 30.65, 35.65)
GRAND GESTURE (6 wins BGC 30.49, 35.59)
MANY WISHES (2 wins BGC 30.97, 35.23)
ROCK THE CLOCK (5 wins BGC 30.88)
SACRED CRY (BGC 35.63)
SACRED WIND (BGC 35.68)
TOO COOL (BGC 30.95)
3rd dam of: CHA CHA SHARI (Top grade Brisbane sprinter, 7 wins BGC 30.39)
GO SARA GO (BGC 30.89)
GOT DAD'S CAP (BGC 31.07)
NEED A BUCK (3 wins BGC 30.57)
CASIMIR (4 wins BGC 30.93, 35.70)
MARACAIBO (3 wins BGC 30.47, 35.53)
In recent months, the Greyhound
Adoption Program has been so busy
finding new homes for greys and liaising
with foster carers, we needed some extra
help.
Previously, Brooke Liddle had worked
on a voluntary basis as both Foster Care
Coordinator and Promotions Organiser.
But as the past 12 months have been
extremely busy in
terms of both
promotional
activities and an
ever-growing circle
of foster carers, we
decided it was only
fair to split duties
up a little bit.
So Brooke is
now entirely
dedicated to
organising our
many promotions,
and we are very
happy to announce
our new Foster
Care Co-ordinator,
Adele Arrow (pictured).
Since joining GAP last year, Adele has
been one of our most enthusiastic
volunteers.
She has been at every promotion and
is one of the best ambassadors we have
when it comes to spreading the word about
greyhound adoption.
Adele has previously worked with
horses, but upon experiencing their
smaller, skinnier, canine equivalent, she's
been happily involved with GAP ever
since!
She currently shares her home with
Food supplied to
GAP dogs by
Big Dog Pet Foods
Kirsty O'Brien
GAP News
FINAL FUND RAISING SALE
of Natural Services and Frozen Semen
{All dogs available for Natural OR Frozen Semen except Addis Boy}
* Surf Lorian $2900
* Whisky Assassin $2900
* Addis Boy {natural} $650
* Closing Argument $1700
AND one Topline Lodge break-in for sale
Patch, a female black and white
greyhound, and her beloved cat Chicken.
Adele has also taken in Fletcher, a black
male greyhound who suffers a heart
condition and needs extra special care -
and Adele is the ideal candidate to provide
that care.
As Foster Care Coordinator, Adele's
duties are many and varied, and she does
all of them as a
volunteer!
Before finding
their permanent
homes, greyhounds
go to foster homes,
where they learn all
about living in a
d o m e s t i c
environment.
Adele makes
home checks to
potential foster
carers, making sure
their homes have all
the requirements
needed to take in a
foster greyhound.
She drops off food to foster carers,
transports dogs to and from foster homes
and vet surgeries, plus takes dogs to their
new, permanent homes.
Adele is also on hand whenever foster
carers have any questions or issues which
need to be addressed.
People who have permanently adopted
greyhounds will also call Adele for advice,
which she is always more than happy to
give.
So, on behalf of everybody at GAP and
the GRA, I'd like to take this opportunity
to say welcome aboard Adele!
Phone Howard Crawford (07) 55468390
To benefit Keiron D'Netto (quadriplegic) and
Kyle Haslam (pneumococcal septicemia)
The (May, 2007) Journal Page 27

BENDIGO Greyhound Racing
Club president Noel Massina is
organising an urgent post
mortem after the Easter Gold Rush
Carnival.
While all three codes of racing have
faced some trying times in the past couple
of years Bendigo has a unique problem -
working out how to cope with what has
become one of the boom country carnivals
in Australia.
Kicked off three years ago, the Gold
Rush Series has become established and
took giant leaps forward this year according
to Massina.
“We’ve worked hard to get established.
We knew it wasn’t going to happen
overnight but the momentum we’ve gained
this year has been unbelievable,” the club
chief said.
“When we went to Greyhound Racing
Victoria a couple of years ago we were told
that success wouldn’t happen overnight.
The strides forward we took this year has
surprised everyone.”
Massina said Bendigo Cup entries
included greyhounds from Tasmania,
families from Wagga, Darwin and across
northern Victoria were camping trackside
for the eight-day carnival.
The club also attracted 24 heats for the
$10,000 to the winner maiden feature.
“People now know who we are and
what this carnival is all about,” Massina
said. “Our TAB holding on cup night were
almost double, our crowds were up 50
percent and our Easter Saturday night
holding was a record for a non-Sky Channel
telecast meeting.’’
Massina said people not seen at the
track for years were returning to the club
for the carnival.
QUALITY PUPS F OR SALE
Collision-Althorpe Miss
(Awesome Assassin-Rumble Spirit) (Just the Best-Mum's Gift)
Collision
* Former track record holder Wentworth Park (29.73).
* Also went 29.76 & 29.83 at "Wenty".
* Getting winners Australia wide.
* Already thrown 5 track record holders, including Vizard.
* Winners from JTB bitches include Prey For Mercy and Control.
Althorpe Miss
Andrew Thomson
* This is only her 2nd litter
* Won 5 races at Albion Park over 520 and 600m.
* First litter by Go Wild Teddy
* First pup to race, Go Makatam, finalist (3rd) 2007 Vince Curry Series.
Won his Semi in 31.01.
Won again since in 30.82 and 30.96..
* 2nd pup, Miss Betty won at her first start at Ipswich over 431m.
Ran 3rd at her first start over 520m at Ipswich
Then won at Capalaba in 20.14.
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“Our calcutta was almost $4000 to win,
it didn’t matter what we did it seemed to
work,” he said.
The carnival kicked off the Saturday
before Easter with 24 maiden heats in two
sessions. The following day was a golf day
hosting sponsors and anyone else
interested.
“The people from Tassie said they
would come back next year for the golf day
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even if they didn’t have dogs. Paul
Hammond has done a fantastic job
organising that,’’ Massina said.
“On Monday we raced again, Tuesday
was the calcutta and auction night,” he said.
“We auctionws a couple of pups
donated by Jim and Ros Thomson. They
have been sensational sponsors for the club
since this carnival started. They also
donated another pup for a raffle and we
printed and sold out of the 1000 tickets at
$5 each.”
Massina said the club raced again on the
Wednesday with four semi-finals of the
maiden and eight quality cup heats.
“We had Good Friday off, raced
Saturday and then had the finals on Sunday
with the $10,000-to-win maiden and
$25,000-to-win cup plus a $4000 stayers
race which attracted a super field,” he said.
“I’m starting to wonder where we go
with the carnival. It’s a credit to our new
manager Ben Jhoske. He made it look like a
breeze and left no stone unturned.’’
Massina said the efforts of Paul
Ambrosolli calling and promoting the
carnival, along with the other Sky Channel
callers, had to be recognised.
“Early in the carnival we have races for
maidens and some of the lower grade dogs
so everyone can be involved,” he said.
“To fill 24 maidens heats and eight cup
heats was sensational. The move of the cup
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from Easter Monday back to the Sunday
was fantastic.”
Massina said Bendigo was booked out
for months in advance for the Easter
Chinese awakening of dragon celebration.
“It’s enormous and now we’ve been
able to tap into that with the cup on the
Sunday. People are looking for something
to do, where as Monday they are going
home,” he said.
“Having our maiden as an open maiden
similar to what Dapto does also works. It’s
not restricted to Vic-bred dogs so we can
attract entries from interstate and interstatebred
greyhounds.”
Massina said Rooty Hill RSL Club
backed the cup for the first time this year.
“It’s their first venture interstate and
they were rapt with how it all went,” he
said.
On the racing front there were a couple
of upsets in the feature events with
Collision-sired pup Young Iredetta winning
the maiden final from $3.10 favourite Hey
Tempa with second favourite Lebron third.
The maiden has become one of the form
races for young greyhounds and now rivals
the Geelong Vic Breeders series.
In the Merryfields Stayers Cup Ourgirl
Rayleen knocked off odds-on pop Elektra
while in the cup Airbourne Bale downed
fastest qualifier Wild Storm in a slick 23.87
seconds.

Gary Clark
WHILE all the attention was on
sprint star Slater and trainer
Darren Murray after their
victory in this year's Nice Products Golden
Easter Egg, the real story was in the shadows
of success.
It was with Robert Jackson, owner of the
champion son of Surf Lorian-Wipe Out.
"Winning the Easter Egg put all my
problems aside, it was a chance to do what
many would love to, experience glory at its
highest with family and friends and nothing
else mattered," Jackson said.
After a life threatening illness Jackson has
a canine to thank for getting him through his
toughest period in life.
Last year Robert was feeling tired and
weak for about six weeks and was finding it
hard to breath after doing simple chores so in
July he made a visit to the doctor.
Blood tests discovered Jackson's white
cell count had blown out to 530 instead of 10
and was completely controlling the red cells.
He was informed he had Leukaemia and
was immediately put on treatment. "I was on
a machine that splits the blood into three parts,
takes out the white blood cells and returns
the blood to the body. That followed
chemotherapy and medication," he said.
"You don't realize how tough the family
does it."
Jackson and his wife of 12 years Carol
have two children, Christopher, 10, and Kate,
9, who he praises for their dedication with
the pups on the property.
"I have a fantastic family and friends like
Dennis who runs the City Park Motel at the
Kingsway," he said. "He provided the family
with cheap accommodation while I was in
Alfred Hospital as the travelling in one day
was simply too much."
Robert has been living with the disease
for nine months and it was just after Slater
started racing that he received the bad news.
We hear so many stories how an animal
can heal a human and this is another
wonderful miracle of nature.
"I was at an all time low, but to see your
dog win by nine lengths, it gives you a real
high," he said.
"I was too sick to attend the Shepparton
Cup night but the feeling that comes from this
dog is almost beyond all the medication and
therapy that is offered.
"The night he won the Derby at
Wentworth Park, I wasn't feeling all that well
at the track but after he won, it's amazing how
the mind plays a positive part."
Slater created history by becoming the
first dog to win the Derby-Easter Egg in the
same year.
He has now won five Group races
including The Temlee at The Meadows in
February, a win most dear to Jackson.
This was not a time to give in under the
force of his disease, Robert had waited too
long for a good dog, especially one that could
also heal him.
Unbeaten through the Easter Egg series,
Slater is firming in both the NSW and
Australian greyhound of the year titles even
at this early stage. His next mission is the
Perth Cup.
Slater is by Surf Lorian out of Wipe Out,
a bitch that won just five races from 53 starts
and she was out of Miss Bouchard who was
purchased at an auction sale by Brett Frolley.
Frolley and Jackson were great mates
New South Wales
Robert loves a 'Nice'
Egg at Easter time
when they were cameramen
with Sports Colour television,
the company that sent the
vision through from the tracks.
"Brett was renting a
property at the time and
decided to move to
Queensland to start a fresh
juice business and had to sell
the dogs," Jackson said.
"He had to do something
about the dogs. We had about
50 on the property and Wipe
Out was one of them.
"Brett told me I could use
her when she came on season and he took
one pup which ended up being Beachley."
She unfortunately broke down at Bendigo
in January, was retired after winning seven
from just 15 starts and was a Group 2
placegetter (chasing home her litter brother
Slater).
Amazingly, Frolley was close to an
auction one day as Wipe Out's mother, Miss
Bouchard was being sold. He bought her
cheaply. The rest is history.
Jackson bred to Surf Lorian a litter that
also produced Wavecatcher and Big Swell
who he eventually sold to Tina Womann.
"I needed the money, medical costs were
escalating, and sold the pair," Jackson said.
Wipe Out's second litter to Hallucinate is
being broken in and her third will be a repeat
mating to Surf Lorian which took place in
early April.
Beachley and Slater both broke in
brilliantly but Slater was always ahead of his
littermates. Jackson was more than pleased
for trainer Darren Murray.
"He has trained all my slow ones so he
deserved to get a dog like Slater," he said.
"I pay tribute to educator John Rohan. He
is currently breaking in the second litter, it is
an important time in a young pup's life and
John has been a master of his trade," Jackson
said.
Jackson has been in racing all his life. His
father grew up friends with Rod Pearce of
harness racing fame.
"I worked with Brian Gath, learned all the
tricks and became a handy driver," he said.
Jackson drove 50 winners including one
at Mooney Valley, named Sir Dapper, who
was owned by Peter Wooton who is in charge
of TVN.
"Smart Card was my last two drives and
was successful in both races. I had to
eventually give it away due to my work
commitments with Sports Colour because of
the long hours and travelling," he said.
Jackson has also obtained his license to
train thoroughbreds and has already prepared
two winners in a short time.
The temptation of six figure offers to buy
Slater was nearly too great to refuse for
Jackson.
"I was highly impressed with the set-up
at Triple Crown Lodge and found Kon Kola
an honest and smart businessman," he said.
"He told me not to sell all four legs but
keep two, as there will be an income there
after racing. Kon advised me well and I sold
him a half share."
The best news for Jackson came at
Christmas when he was told the disease was
in remission but the treatment program
continues over the next two years. Jackson
heads to hospital once every six weeks.
Robert Jackson now has a treasured Easter
Egg centred on the mantelpiece at home.
It reminds him of the night that was the
start of the rest of his life and the friend that
showed him the way.
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THAT Rod Hegerty could be a bit of
a pest.
Rod, who in latter days owned a hotel
in Manilla, was a pretty handy dog man
when training in Queensland in the 70s.
You'll remember it was Rod who
trained My Marvel who dead-heated
with my dog Royal Sydney in Mackay on
opening night.
So when it came to the opening of the
Bundaberg track in 1977, I decided to
head north with my champ Solar Beach.
"Lady" as she was known around
home, would become the greyhound of
the year in Queensland in 1978.
I took her up to Bundy for a 550m
race on opening night and thought she
was a good thing.
We were all there, the usual
desperates, me, my dad Perc, the punter
Pat Goddard and our travelling foreman
Les Thomas.
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Les was originally down from
Bundaberg to play league for Redcliffe.
He had quite a few seasons at the
Dolphins and still lives on the Peninsula
today.
We even tempted Les into a few
syndicates. Les loved a punt, and was
pretty good at it.
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Unfortunately on opening night we
all left it in.
That Rod Hegerty came down from
Mackay with a little bitch called Truly
Lorna. She had already run a track
record at Mackay and was very smart.
Not as smart as Solar Beach ... at least
we thought.
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Truly Lorna sped out and led
throughout in the 550m top grade with
Solar Beach flashing up late (too late) to
get second. We'd done our money.
Opening night at Bundaberg was the
second biggest crowd of any greyhound
track first night I've seen, behind only
the Gabba. Ray Gherke the club
secretary and his committee did a great
job.
Everything went so smoothly.
We would also stay overnight at a
local motel at Bundaberg. The motel
owner even had moveable kennels for us
to keep the dogs in.
David Keep was a regular at
Bundaberg soon after and had a lot of
success on the track. His former top dog
Wings Of Steel won the Derby, from
memory, on the track.
I called David the "Marathon Man"
because he would drive to Bundaberg,
race his dogs, and then drive straight
home. I'm even sure he did the same at a
meeting at Rockhampton.
I see these days he's racing a bit at
Lismore. That would be a stroll in the
park for Keepie.
Opening night was a surprise because
I ran into two former league teammates
who I had not seen since 1959 when I
played with them at Lismore.
They are Rex McGlynn and Rex
Achurch.
McGlynn, a Queensland centre in his
hayday, was player-coach at Lismore,
and Achurch was the fullback.
I trained a couple of dogs for
McGlynn's mother Blanche.
They were Miss Tinana and My
Vicky and both were pretty handy. My
Vicky was eventually sold to Sydney
after she had been beaten a nose in the
Distance Championship at Beenleigh by
Narara Miss.
The buyer flew up, paid us in cash,
and flew home with the bitch. Before he
left, the buyer offered to put me up in
Sydney if I wanted to come down for a
holiday. A short time later, we heard the
buyer was involved with a Sydney
brothel.
My dad Perc reckoned I might have
had the best holiday of my life. I declined
the offer.
I was given Miss Tanana after she had
been trained by John Wallace ... yes, the
John Wallace of thoroughbred training
fame. John's parents were always at the
dog track with their boy.
I didn't even know Rex Achurch was
involved in greyhounds until I saw him
at that Bundaberg opening night. But
Rex is still there today and has been
turning out plenty of winners for
decades.
The overnight stays at Bundaberg
were great nights, specially if we won a
race or two. We had a couple of mates,
Les Thomas' dad Norm and his mate
Wally The Whale.
They were fishermen and we were
always guaranteed a feed of prawns and
crabs with a cold one to wash it down.
Racing was a lure for Brisbane
trainers in those days, specially when the
betting ring was strong and we could
earn a quid.
Bundaberg was infamous in the 70s
when an elaborate electrical device was
found in the seven and eight boxes at the
550m start.
It was operated by switches on a post
near the outside fence.
It was uncovered prior to a race
meeting, but police surveillance caught
no one.
The (May, 2007) Journal Page 30

Brad Newman
GBOTA News
AFGBOTA
For those who don’t know AFGBOTA stands for the Australian Federation of Greyhound
Breeders Owners and Trainers Associations. The annual conference was held early last month
to coincide with the Golden Easter Egg at Wentworth Park and was hosted once again by the
NSW GBOTA. (Many thanks to our fantastic hosts.)
The conference is an opportunity to discuss national and state based issues as well as
innovations, marketing, welfare and fund raising. By learning from our state counterparts we
return all the wiser equipped with information, direction and enthusiasm.
I would like to thank the GRAQ and BGRC for their contributions to the conference.
With the GRAQ being very helpful with any request for information as well as donating
copies of our fantastic training manual “So You Want To Be A Greyhound Trainer” which
was very well received by the delegates of other states, where there is no similar publication.
We also received some Creek ties and “Gabba to the Creek” videos from the BGRC. It
was a highlight to have delegates from WA and Victoria wearing Creek ties at the Golden
Easter Egg, representing Queensland’s premier track!
A key strategy discussed was approaching issues on a national level, not only through
strengthening the AFGBOTA but to encourage every state governing body to move as one.
One large victory in the past 12 months was the AFGBOTA being accepted into AGRA
(Australian Greyhound Racing Association.) as an associate member, giving us greater profile
and a channel to push issues for owners, breeders and trainers.
It is a good thing for greyhound racing that there is now an official place for the opinions
of the participants on AGRA. Other talking points were promotion, drugs, greyhound adoption
and participant training.
Greyhound racing is in desperate need of greater promotion. I believe we have a great
product with high appeal, particularly with the 18-35 year old male demographic. (Greyhound
racing is certainly considered “cool” by the youth.)
A demographic which we as an industry are in urgent need of engaging and bringing into
the fold. While it fills me with confidence that we have so much potential, we need to work
out ways to consistently target these young people with promotion.
One thing that cripples us in Queensland is UNiTABs lacklustre approach to promoting
racing. TABs closing at early hours, Pub TABs not much better, archaic technology on websites
and betting interfaces and little promotion of the racing codes, all of this is crippling, especially
when compared to other states' TABs. We are once again lagging.
It worries me that with increased competition in the betting market, we may not be doing
all we can to look after and entice punters. One thing I am particularly looking forward to is
the prospect of us owning and building a new facility, whether it is at Albion Park or elsewhere,
where we can be masters of our own domain and nurture our own gambling venue. A place
where we control the promotions, the business hours and reap the rewards.
There is so much room to innovate and so many ideas we can sink our teeth into, but we
just need the class facilities.
Training
One particular bug bear of mine is participant training, or lack of it. I was terribly
disappointed to see last year’s training course cancelled and no sign of a rescheduling in
2007. I don’t think I need to remind the GRAQ of the importance of such programs. We need
a visible, accessible and structured pathway into our racing industry.
How is someone meant to go from interested member of the public to an owner and trainer
on their own initiative. It would be an overwhelming prospect to them, which would turn
many off and we aren’t doing them any favours.
What is the use of promoting our sport if we don’t have a net to catch the fish in? Sure we
are after patrons and punters but new breeders, trainers and owners are just as important.
A training program not only gives them a course on Greyhounds 101, giving them an
insight into all the disciplines of greyhound racing, but it also opens doors for them to make
contacts within our industry, which they can call on for advice, encouragement or just to have
a chat.
It also sets the GRAQ up as an open door organisation and allows the new participant to
personally acquaint themselves with the stewards, vets and GRAQ personnel. We need new
blood in our industry if we want to see it prosper and endure.
We need to encourage many new trainers to join our industry and move away from
depending on a handful of top trainers. They also won’t be here forever and I’d hate to see our
industry come down like a house of cards.
Membership Inquiries
For enquires on new membership and the progress/status of your membership application
please ring our Secretary Pat Marchant on 39010932.
Capalaba Trial Discount
Remember that QGBOTA members receive $1 off trials at Capalaba when presenting
their membership card. Anyone interested in saving some money on trialling who isn’t a
member, I invite you to join the QGBOTA.
Membership
Membership forms are available on our website QGBOTA.com, at our weekly BBQ at
Albion Park on Fridays or by contacting a committee member. Cost is $10 for individual
membership or $15 for a family. For further membership details please contact out Secretary
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Bob Lambert (The Hunter)
A man thatÆs seen the highs and lows
The ups and downs the to’s and fro’s
The ins and outs of the racing game
The rise and fall of personal fame
Yet a calm collected casual type
Retired from all that leaders hype
From way back when the Gabba rang
When Bob was then the head schrang
Took on Albion Park for years
Damn near drove the man to tears
Too much drama in that place
Too many people in his face
Yet rode the wave as Robert could
Retirement in his sights felt good
Then out of the blue he pulled the pin
So his life of leisure could begin
He smiled and told me of years long past
Would make one feel somewhat aghast
Six years a steward around the tracks
Saw and heard a lot of crap
Beenleigh back then was wildlife prone
So Robert the hunter felt quite at home
Chased feral pigs from under cars
Made him and Biddle wild life stars
Ducks that loved the lush green track
Were destined for his hunters sack
Hares that came from everywhere
Gave reason for his thinning hair
Kennels that wouldn’t pass for sheds
Dogs could escape if they used their heads
To chase the cats that just strolled by
Which wasn’t good in the public eye
Then to the Gabba our number one track
Wildlife was scarce for the hunterÆs sack
Except for the patrons the punters and like
Some of them hell bent on causing Bob strife
The occasional drinker who just couldn’t wait
Tackled his dog at the end of the straight
But most of the time his office was home
Just the odd seagull but their full of bones
Till one odd occasion one old mother duck
With eight little ducklings strangely turned up
Everyone watching as the hunter gave chase
Into the four twenty boxes there was no escape
The old duck now airborne to Roberts delight
Caught the old mother while in full flight
The crowd cheering loudly at this feat of good luck
And the duck got a reprieve, the rangers turned up
Albion Park was the next place Bob managed
Hard to find wildlife on any wild rampage
No rabbits or hares no ducks for his bag
Not even a mud crab in the drains could he snag
He once found a turkey; must have been lost
It cooked up well for the next Sunday roast
But talk about ferals the Park had its share
Mostly two legged ones, full of devil may care
And dozens of trotters pacing around
Bloody good tucker for some hungry hound
But Robert wasn’t happy, life was so dull
Nothing to shoot at, not even a gull
So the job became boring, was a hell of a grind
With fishing and shooting and retiring in mind
Bob pulled the pin on a lengthy career
With no thought in mind of where to from here
Well he settled in quickly to the freedom he’d found
A life without drama with no one around
With a boat and some crab pots a shotgun and time
He settled in nicely with hunting in mind
The dams was his forte catching red claw
But the waters receded and fishings no more
Some seem to think it was caused by the drought
Or the massive amount of crayfish pulled out
Got a few greyhounds to keep the hand in
Lined up with Brett, that was cunning of him
Gives Tony a hand when he’s out of town
Took the job as a starter so he’s still be around
Capalaba Saturday then come Wednesday night
Turns up at Ipswich, thatÆs retirement alright
Bob Lambert will always be that sort of bloke
Straight down the middle and full of good jokes
The (May, 2007) Journal Page 31

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By JOHN HUTCHISON
AFTER reading the letter from Herb
Quinn in the April addition of the Journal, I
feel compelled to respond.
As a recent "addition" to the Queensland
ranks of owners and trainers, having moved
from Melbourne, perhaps my views on the
subject of Albion Park will be viewed as
"rantings from a Mexican".
So first I will try to establish my
credentials, as I feel I am well qualified to
make comment on this topic.
Firstly, I was on the Board on the
Melbourne Greyhound Racing association for
four years, being Vice-President for
part of that time.
I am a qualified Certified
Practicing Accountant, was the
presenter of a greyhound radio show
in Melbourne for two years during
which time I spoke with most
participants of the industry in
Victoria and indeed throughout
Australia,
Ran my own business and as
Managing Director of that business
became probably the biggest sponsor of
greyhound racing throughout Australia. I own
and breed many greyhounds and I hold a Class
one trainers license in Queensland.
I was a representative on the Greyhound
Advisory Panel in Victoria, as well as the
Industry Advisory Group
I admit I do have definite views and I am
not afraid to air those views.
I would rather do that, than speak behind
peoples backs. I have been critical in the past
of Greyhound Racing Victoria and presented
a paper on behalf of the Metropolitan Clubs
in Victoria outlining the overspend in
Administration costs that was happening at
Board level in that State.
(And, by the way, in case you think the
QGRA is not well managed financially - think
again. QGRA receives $11.1 million in
revenue, and pays out $7.75 million in
prizemoney, which means it costs about
$3.35 million to run its business.
In Victoria, GRV receives $36 million in
revenue and pays out only $20 million in
prizemoney, which means it costs a
staggering $16million to run its business.
If it wasn't for the fact that Victoria
receives a slice of the poker machine revenue
- their stake money situation would be lower
than Queensland.)
I have been critical of Brisbane
Greyhound Racing Club for allowing their
club funds to drop dramatically over the past
three years, because there are some critical
decisions to be made regarding the future
venue of greyhound racing, and we will need
every dollar to help with those critical
decisions.
Why have I expressed these views,
knowing it was likely to make me unpopular
with those groups?
Because I am very passionate about
greyhound racing, and I know if we are
financially responsible, if we apply ourselves,
if we are professional in our approach, and
we passionately pursue our goals, greyhound
racing will thrive, and everyone will reap the
rewards that come with that success.
And that passion has driven me to try to
convince everyone in the industry of why it
greyhounds at after 9am. And,
- Friday nights provide little relief from
the problems which arise on a Wednesday
with travel times to the city still difficult and
heat factors still presenting a problem.
What is needed are facilities which are in
closer proximity of the majority of trainers,
and times which suit not only professional
trainers, but also those who have to work.
This can only be achieved by having our
own complex which would allow us to trial
early mornings, weekends etc - at times which
suit our participants.
Not being held to ransom by Harness
Let's build a nest egg of
OUR OWN
is so important for us to have our own home.
The question of whether the Greyhound
industry will or will not stay at Albion Park
is not an easy one.
There are no doubt some political
pressures with regard to that question, and I
will not attempt to address those issues in this
letter.
However, the question of what is RIGHT
for the industry is a very easy one.
There is no doubt greyhound racing needs
a home of its own and the reasons for this are
many.
1 Proper facilities for training, trialing,
educating greyhounds can only be
provided when the facilites are available
exclusively for the greyhound industry.
- To expect trainers to travel into the City
during peak periods with their greyhounds is
ludicrous. T
hese trips can take a very long time and
this jeopardizes the safety of the greyhounds
due to heat and travel stress, both on the
inward journey and the return journey.
- The time taken is also a major
inconvenience for those trainers who are able
to attend during the week, taking much
valuable time out of their day.
- Late morning trials during the week are
totally unfair on the working trainer who is
unable to attend due to work commitments.
- The actual time at which trials are
conducted on a Wednesday is also out of
touch with the requirements of the industry.
The weather in south east Queensland is not
conducive during summer months to trialing
Racing or a Trust which is not in touch with
our requirements.
2 Race dates and times can only have
the flexibility required if we race at a venue
available exclusively for greyhound racing.
- Having your own venue means you can
respond to any requests for a change of time
and date that may be requested by Sky
Channel, without the worry of trying to fit in
with another code. This will help maximize
turnover.
- Having your own venue means you can
switch race venues to maximise turnover.
3 Building a patronage on course can
only be achieved if the venue is located
conveniently
- Expecting your patrons to drive into the
city to attend greyhound racing is a thing of
the past. The population no longer lives within
easy reach of the city due to the urban sprawl
and the increased traffic problems.
The greyhound trainers themselves have
had to move further from the city to keep their
greyhounds, so even the participants are
unable to conveniently reach the current
venue.
- New, emerging communities offer new
opportunities.
Opportunities to provide the families in
these communities an entertainment facility
which they can become part of, entertainment
facilities which do not exist in these new
communities at present.
- Providing world class catering facilities
and restaurant experiences can be part of a
new facility, and can play an important role
in the process of building patronage, helping
to upgrade the image of the industry to one in
which newcomers will be proud to be
involved.
4 Rebuilding participation in
greyhound racing can only be done if the
industry refocuses itself and commences to
build this following from new areas, and
new communities.
- The industry has neglected its needs to
promote itself, and rebuild its customer base
for many years - both here and in every other
state.
This rebuilding can only happen if we take
opportunities that are available and
make the most of them.
As mentioned previously new
communities offer these
opportunities. Greyhound racing
needs to provide a friendly
environment for families and their
children to become introduced to
the greyhound, a "close-up"
encounter with our greyhounds
where they can feel part of the
action, and can experience the
excitement first hand.
These children are the owners and trainers
of the future and unless we introduce them to
our industry we continue to make the same
mistake that has plagued us in the past.
5 Additional revenue sources
- A new facility will provide opportunity
for additional revenue sources such as
catering, venue hire, inside oval hire etc.
which are not available to greyhound racing
at the current venue
- It may also be possible to have a gaming
machine license at a new facility which will
be owned solely by the greyhound industry.
6 Building our own nest egg in land and
associated facilities
- By owning our own land outright we will
provide certainty for the future, and ensure
that any real rise in land values due to the
ever expanding metropolis will remain
directly in the greyhound industry for the
benefit of future generations.
Owning our own facilities ensures that
Greyhound racing has its own home, and will
be able to continue to operate in this facility,
but always knowing that if, in the future it
becomes the right decision to move
elsewhere, the increased value in the land
stays with greyhound racing.
I urge all greyhound people to give their
backing to the current Board, and to Brisbane
Greyhound Racing Club, to negotiate our way
out of Albion Park.
You will never regret having done so.
If you don't believe me - just ask The
Meadows and Sandown.
The (May, 2007) Journal Page 32

Owners and trainers should be
aware, the Forthcoming
Events are correct at the time
of publication, but each club
reserves the right to change or
delete any race/races etc.
ALBION
PARK
MONDAY EVENING
APRIL 30 (Class 2)
Best 8 600m
Best 8 520m
Novice 520m
Maidens 520m
Graded as required
MAY 7 (Class 1)
Best 8 520m
2 x 4/5th Grade Heats 600m. Final May 14
Winning Edge 5th Grade Heats 520m. Final
May 14
2 x Maiden Heats 520m. Final May 14
Graded as required
MAY 14 (Class 1)
Best 8 600m
Best 8 520m
Novice 520m
Winning Edge 5th Grade Final 520m
4/5th Grade Final 600m. Winning Owner to
receive Free Service to Saint Brett
Maiden Final 520m
Graded as required
MAY 21 (Class 2)
Best 8 520m
5th Grade Heats 520m. Final Mon May 28
4/5th Grade Heats 600m. Final Mon May 28
Maiden Heats 520m. Final Mon May 28
Graded as required
MAY 28 (Class 2)
Best 8 600m
Best 8 520m
Mixed Final 520m
Mixed Final 600m
Novice 520m
Maiden Final 520m
Maiden 600m
Graded as required
JUNE 4 (Class 1)
Best 8 520m
Winning Edge 5th Grade Heats 520m. Final
June 11
2 x Maiden Heats 520m. Final June 11
2 x 4/5th Grade Heats 600m. Final June 11
Graded as required
JUNE 11 (Class 1)
Best 8 520m
Novice 520m
Winning Edge 5th Grade Final 520m
Maiden Final 520m
Best 8 600m
4/5th Grade Final 600m. Winning Owner to
receive Free Service to Marlon Banner.
Graded as required
JUNE 18 (Class 2)
Beenleigh/Brisbane Qld Cup (Group 3)
600m. Best greyhounds nominated. Heat
Winners $3220.
Dave Brett Memorial Maiden 520m. Best
maiden greyhounds nominated.
Graded as required
JUNE 25 (Class 2)
Beenleigh/Brisbane Qld Cup (Group 3)
600m. Winner $15,000 plus Trophy and Rug
Best 8 600m
Dave Brett Memorial Maiden 520m. Winner
$2000 plus Trophy
Best 8 520m
Novice 520m
Graded as required
FORTHCOMING
EVENTS
TELEPHONE NOMINATIONS
The lines will be open from 7am-8.30am
Monday to Friday except on public holidays or
notified changes.
Telephone No 1800 851 155 (Toll Free)
Five Easy Steps to Nominate Your Greyhound
The operator will ask you for the following
information.
1 Name of Greyhound
2 Earbrand
3 Trainers Name and Licence Number
4 Track, Date, Distance, Name of Event,
If Greyhound has started Interstate since last
Queensland performance, Comments (i.e.Heats/
Early Race etc)
5 Second Preference or Nominating at
Box Draws
Owners and trainers should be
aware they are always able to
view the box draw procedure
at the GRA offices. This can
be viewed between 10 and
11am each day.
THURSDAY EVENING
(CLASS 1)
APRIL 26
Best 8 600m
4/5th Grade 710m
Graded as required
MAY 3
Flying Amy Puppy Classic Heats 520m.
Whelped on or after 3-2-05. Maidens eligible.
Non-penalty (other than those which lose
maiden status).
Best 8 520m
Best 8 710m
Graded as required
MAY 10
Flying Amy Puppy Classic Final 520m. Nonpenalty.
Winner $8000 plus trophy and rug.
Best 8 600m
4/5th Grade 710m
Graded as required
MAY 17
Winter Chase Heats 710m. Best 16. Must
have won one circle race. All other conditions
of grading waived.
Best 8 520m
Best 8 600m
Graded as required
MAY 24
Winter Chase Final 710m. Winner $6000 plus
trophy and rug.
Best 8 520m
Best 8 710m
Graded as required
MAY 31
Gold Cup Heats (Group 1) 710m. Best
nominated. Greyhounds must have won one
circle race. All other conditions of grading
waived.
Mick Byrne Memorial 5th Grade Heats 520m
Best 8 520m
Graded as required
JUNE 7
Gold Cup Final (Group 1) 710m. Winner
$50,000 plus trophy and Rug
Best 8 710m
1800 851 155
another Track which is not a second preference
Please Note:
* A nomination form will need to be completed
when nominating a greyhound for its first
Queensland start which is either owned or trained
by Interstate licensees.
* A nomination form needs to be completed
so relevant information concerning the greyhound/
owner/trainer can be recorded on the GRA
database.
Mick Byrne Memorial 5th Grade Final 520m.
Winner $8000 plus Trophy and Rug. $500
breeders bonus to winner of final.
Best 8 520m
Graded as required
JUNE 14
Qld Derby Heats (Group 2) 520m. Best male
greyhounds nominated whelped on or after
1/11/04. Noms close June 8
Best 8 520m
Best 8 710m
Graded as required
JUNE 21
Qld Derby Final (Group 2) 520m. Winner
$25,000 plus Trophy and Rug.
Best 8 520m
Best 8 600m
Graded as required
JUNE 28
Best 600m
4/5th Grade 710m
Graded as required
FRIDAY TWILIGHT
(CLASS 3) Non Penalty
APRIL 27
Best 8 520m
Best 8 395m
5th Grade 600m
5th Grade 520m
5th Grade 395m
Novice 395m
Maiden Final 395m
Maiden Heats 395m Final 4 May
Graded as required
* Boarding Facilities
* Spelling
* Pre-Training
* Break-in $60pw
* Rearing
* Once this information is received the
telephone nomination service may be used
provided there is no change in the ownership or
trainer of the particular greyhound.
Should this be the case a new nomination form
will need to be completed.
Should you have any queries regarding this
service please contact the Grading Department 2-
3pm Monday to Friday.
MAY 4
Best 8 520m
Best 8 395m
5th Grade 600m
5th Grade 520m
Novice 395m
Maiden Final 395m
Maiden Heats 395m Final 11 May
Graded as required
MAY 9 (Wed)
Best 8 520m
Best 8 395m
Novice 395m
Maiden 395m
Graded as required
MAY 11
Best 8 520m
Best 8 395m
5th Grade 600m
5th Grade 520m
Novice 395m
Maiden Final 395m
Maiden Heats 395m Final 18 May
Graded as required
MAY 18
Best 8 520m
Best 8 395m
5th Grade 600m
5th Grade 520m
Novice 395m
Maiden Final 395m
Maiden Heats 395m Final 25 May
Graded as required
MAY 25
Best 8 520m
Best 8 395m
5th Grade 600m
Nathan & Rhonda
GOODWIN’S
Boarding Kennels
& Trial Track
40104 Bruce Highway, Deeragun (T'ville)
(07) 4774 4780 or 0408 180 768
Straight Trial Track
(sand/loam surface)
* Monday 6-7:30am
* Tuesday 6-7:30am 5:30-6:30pm
* Wednesday 6-7:30am 5:30-6:30pm
* Thursday CLOSED
* Friday 6-7:30am 5:30-6:30pm
* Saturday By Appointment Only
* Sunday 6-7:30am 5-Dark
The (May, 2007) Journal Page 33

FORTHCOMING EVENTS
5th Grade 520m
Novice 395m
Maiden Final 395m
Maiden Heats 395m Final 2 June
Graded as required
JUNE 1
Best 8 520m
5th Grade 520m
5th Grade 600m
Best 8 395m
Novice 395m
Maiden Final 395m
Maiden Heats 395m Final 8 June
Graded as required
JUNE 8
Best 8 520m
5th Grade 520m
5th Grade 600m
Best 8 395m
Novice 395m
Maiden Final 395m
Maiden Heats 395m Final 15 June
Graded as required
JUNE 15
Best 8 520m
5th Grade 520m
5th Grade 600m
Best 8 395m
Novice 395m
Maiden Final 395m
Maiden Heats 395m Final 22 June
Graded as required
JUNE 22
Best 8 520m
5th Grade 520m
5th Grade 600m
Best 8 395m
5th Grade 395m
Novice 395m
Maiden Final 395m
Maiden Heats 395m Final 29 June
Graded as required
JUNE 29
Best 8 520m
5th Grade 520m
5th Grade 600m
Best 8 395m
5th Grade 395m
Novice 395m
Maiden Final 395m
Maiden Heats 395m Final 6 July
Graded as required
IPSWICH
TUESDAYS (Class 2)
APRIL 24
Final Highland Smash Repair Auction Series
520m
Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m
Highland Smash Repairs Maiden Final 431m
5th Grade Final 431m
5th Grade Heats 520m
Best 8 520m or 431m (Dist depends on
Noms)
5th Grade 630m
Graded as Required
MAY 1
Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m
Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 431m
5th Grade Final 520m
Best 8 431m or 520m (Distance Depends on
Noms)
4th/5th Grade 630 m
Novice Stakes 520m (Must be stated on Nom)
QLD STUD DOG STATISTICS
December 2006
Graded as required
MAY 8
No Racing Due to Ipswich Show
MAY 15
Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m
4th/5th Grade Heats 520 m
5th Grade 630m
Best 8 520m or 431m (Distance Depends on
Noms)
Graded as Required
MAY 22
Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m
Highland Smash Repairs Maiden Final 431m
Downtown Toyota Interclub Challenge Heats
(520m) Best 32 no more than 4 wins at close
of noms. Final May 29, Grand final Ipswich
June 5, winner $5000.
4th/5th Grade Final 520m
Best 8 520m or 431m (Dist depends on
Noms)
5th Grade 630m
Graded as Required
MAY 29
Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m
Highland Smash Repair Final 431m
Downtown Toyota Interclub Challenge Final
(520m), first 4 to Grand Final at Ipswich June
5, winner $5000. 5th & 6th as reserves for
Grand Final.
5th Grade Heats 520m
5th Grade Final 431m
4th/5th Grade 630m
Best 8 431m or 520m (Dist depends on
Noms)
Graded as required
JUNE 5
Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m
Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 431m
Downtown Toyota Interclub Challenge Grand
Final 520m û Winner $5,000
5th Grade Heats 431m
5th Grade Final 520m
Best 8 431m or 520m (Dist depends on
Noms)
4th/5th Grade 630m
Graded as required
JUNE 12
Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m
Highland Smash Repairs Maiden Final 431m
Downtown Toyota Interclub Challenge Heats
520m Best 32, No More than 4 Wins at the
close of Nominations. Final Ipswich June 19.
Grand Final Lismore June 26, Winner $5000.
5th Grade Final 431m
5th Grade 630m
Best 8 520m or 431m (Dist depends on
Noms)
Graded as Required
JUNE 19
Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m
Highland Smash Repairs Maiden Final 431m
Downtown Toyota Interclub Challenge Final
520m. First 4 Placings to contest Grand Final
at Lismore June 26, Winner $5000
5th Grade Heats 431m
Best 8 520m or 431m (Dist depends on
Noms)
5th Grade 630m
Graded as Required
JUNE 26
Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m
Highland Smash Repair Final 431m
5th Grade Heats 520m
5th Grade Final 431m
5th Grade 630m
Best 8 431m or 520m (Dist depends on
Noms)
Graded as required
Stewards inquiries
Statistics include: Results of all types of services by Qld registered stud dogs; Results of all types of services by interstate stud dogs to Queensland owned
bitches. The highlighted services are inseminations by a Queensland registered fsi facility to; Interstate owned bitches with a registered breeding unit from
interstate registered stud dog. Abbreviations: - NIW - Not in Whelp, APD - all pups deceased, NNR - no notification received from breeder, I-S B -
Interstate Breeder. Y - artificial insemination, C - artificial insemination with a chilled breeding unit; F - artificial insemination with a frozen breeding unit.
The GRA does not record the breeder’s name of interstate whelped litters.
Sire Dam Serve Whelp Dog Bitch Breeder Insem? Clinic
Awesome McLaren Flashy Fool 30-12-06 3-3-07 6 4 Lamberton F Sternberg
Big Daddy Cool Who Am I 14-12-06 15-2-07 1 2 Hines F Manly Road
Big Sam Banner Singing Olivia 9-12-06 11-2-07 6 5 Giallourakis
Black Enforcer Cheaters 2-12-06 1-2-07 4 4 Farrell
Black Enforcer Hearts War 11-12-06 14-2-07 1 Martin
Black Enforcer Newfound Miss 20-12-06 20-2-07 5 3 Team Play Synd
Black Enforcer Souviga 21-12-06 Niw Jeneric Syndicate
Black Enforcer Head Direct 29-12-06 Niw Muller
Black Lee Touch Of Velvet 4-12-06 Nnr Pratt
Black Lee Polemos Raider 27-12-06 Niw Johnson
Bobe Strebor You Have It 22-12-06 Niw Wilson
Bombastic Shiraz Amazing Meg 21-12-06 21-2-07 4 Farrell F Manly Road
Bombastic Shiraz Bubba’s Lady 26-12-06 1-3-07 2 1 Dull F Manly Road
Bond Fast Intentions 21-12-06 26-2-07 1 Miller F Manly Road
Bond Gleaming Sarah 28-12-06 3-3-07 1 2 Monaghan F Sternberg
Brett Lee Call Collect 4-12-06 Niw Thrupp F Manly Road
Collision Althorpe Miss 1-12-06 2-2-07 5 6 Awesome Eight Synd Y
Elite State Deo Juvante 22-12-06 22-2-07 5 1 Callaghan
Fool’s Heart Classy State 10-12-06 14-2-07 1 Osborn Y
Fool’s Heart Ragtime Parade 10-12-06 Niw Fitch Y
Fool’s Heart Bernadette Burns 24-12-06 Niw Galloway Synd Y
Fool’s Heart Royal Serene 30-12-06 6-3-07 3 1 Piper
Gable Lafourche Taegy’s Mail 24-12-06 25-2-07 6 3 Harvey F Sternberg
General Strode Bella Rosetta 23-12-06 Bitch Deceased Rodgers
Go Wild Teddy Capishe’s Figlia 3-12-06 3-2-07 5 4 Gurowski
Go Wild Teddy Return Mail 10-12-06 11-2-07 5 2 Harvey F Sternberg
Gozo Farmer Tinka Taylor 17-12-06 Niw Waters
Lindale Blue Bonnyrig Rose 6-12-06 3-2-07 2 5 Graham And Graham Y
Modern Assassin Molten Sugar 29-12-06 1-3-07 2 3 Richards F Manly Road
Power Swage Seaborne Swage 5-12-06 Niw McGahan Y
Primo Uno Hanson Sapphire 6-12-06 7-2-07 6 3 Allen F Manly Road
Pure Octane Yeah Good 10-12-06 10-2-07 4 7 Dawson F Sternberg
Surf Lorian Go Wild Lady 2-12-06 Nnr McCalman
Surf Lorian Roxy Reason 9-12-06 Niw Robartson Synd
Surf Lorian Luke’s Lady 11-12-06 10-2-07 4 5 Jackson
Surf Lorian Where’s Wendy 16-12-06 18-2-07 5 3 Tab Beachhouse Synd
Surf Lorian Secret Marble 19-12-06 21-2-07 4 5 I-S B
Surf Lorian Canungra Girl 21-12-06 20-2-07 6 1 Dalton
Surf Lorian Monella Bale 23-12-06 25-2-07 0 3 I-S B
Vesuvio Noble Inn 30-12-06 1-3-07 2 5 Boody
Villasanti Yo Yo’s Angel 17-12-06 Niw Porter
Where’s Pedro Stylish Jewel 15-12-06 19-2-07 1 Denmark Synd F Sternberg
Where’s Pedro Springtime Magic 24-12-06 26-2-07 2 Laffey F Sternberg
Where’s Pedro Sweet Cascade 31-12-06 3-3-07 3 3 Sykes F Manly Road
April 5
STEWARDS PRESENT: DM Ryan (CHAIRMAN), G
Thorsby (ACTING DEPUTY CHAIRMAN)
Stewards reconvened an inquiry opened on March 22 in
relation to the urine sample taken from LADY CHAMBERS
which competed on January 24 at the Gold Coast in Race 9 (placed
1st) and subsequently returned positive to Dexamethasone.
Stewards directed Trainer Mr Roan Enright of Marsden to
appear.
Stewards took evidence from Enright and charged him under
GAR 122, which states: ôThe Owner, Trainer or person in charge
of a greyhound nominated to compete in an Event shall produce
the greyhound for the Event free of any drugö.
He pleaded not guilty but was found guilty and suspended for
three months and fined $500.
LADY CHAMBERS was disqualified. Connections were
directed to return the prizemoney to the GRA.
Enright was read his rights of Appeal.
April 10
STEWARDS PRESENT: DM Ryan (CHAIRMAN), G Small
(BOARD STEWARD)
Stewards convened an inquiry in relation to the urine sample
taken from TYPHOON BANDIT which competed on February
17 at Capalaba in Race 1 (placed 2nd) and subsequently returned
positive to Theobromine.
Stewards directed Trainer Mrs Jean Hose of Chambers Flat
to appear.
Stewards took evidence from Hose and charged her under
GAR 122, which states: ôThe Owner, Trainer or person in charge
of a greyhound nominated to compete in an Event shall produce
the greyhound for the Event free of any drugö.
Hose pleaded not guilty but was found guilty and fined $250.
TYPHOON BANDIT was disqualified and connections
directed to return the prizemoney to the GRA.
Hose was read her rights of Appeal.
April 10
STEWARDS PRESENT: DM Ryan (CHAIRMAN), G
Thorsby (ACTING DEPUTY CHAIRMAN), G Small (BOARD
STEWARD)
Stewards convened an inquiry in relation to the urine sample
taken from WILD JUVANTE which competed on February 15
at Albion Park in Race 8 (placed 7th) and subsequently returned
positive to Dexamethasone.
Stewards directed trainer Mr Robert Dempsey of Walloon to
appear.
Stewards took evidence from Dempsey and charged him under
GAR 122, which states: ôThe Owner, Trainer or person in charge
of a greyhound nominated to compete in an Event shall produce
the greyhound for the Event free of any drugö.
Dempsey pleaded guilty and was suspended for three months
and fined $500.
WILD JUVANTE was disqualified.
Dempsey was read his rights of Appeal.
April 12
STEWARDS PRESENT: DM Ryan (CHAIRMAN), L Fraser
(CHIEF STEWARD ROCKHAMPTON)
Stewards convened an inquiry in relation to the urine sample
taken from MISS HOT WEST which competed on February 17
at Rockhampton in Race 3 (placed 1st) and subsequently returned
positive to Theobromine.
Stewards directed Trainer Mrs Christine Pollard of Emerald
to appear.
Stewards took evidence from Pollard and charged her under
GAR 122, which states: ôThe Owner, Trainer or person in charge
of a greyhound nominated to compete in an Event shall produce
the greyhound for the Event free of any drugö.
Pollard pleaded not guilty but was found guilty and fined $250.
MISS HOT WEST was disqualified. Pollard was read her
rights of Appeal.
April 16
STEWARDS PRESENT: DM Ryan (CHAIRMAN), C
Clifford (BOARD STEWARD)
Stewards convened an inquiry in relation to the urine sample
taken from SIZE COUNTS which competed on February 17 at
Capalaba in Race 4 (placed 1st) and subsequently returned
positive to Heptaminol.
Stewards directed Trainer Mr Rex Marshall of Carbrook to
appear.
Stewards took evidence from Marshall and charged him under
GAR 122, which states: ôThe Owner, Trainer or person in charge
of a greyhound nominated to compete in an Event shall produce
the greyhound for the Event free of any drugö.
Marshall pleaded guilty and was suspended for three months
and fined $500.
SIZE COUNTS was disqualified. Marshall was read his rights
of Appeal.
The (May, 2007) Journal Page 34

FORTHCOMING EVENTS
WEDNESDAYS (Class 3)
APRIL 25
Highland Smash Repair Maiden 520m
Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m
4th/5th Grade Final 520m
4th/5th Grade Heats 431m
Best 8 431m or 520m (Distance depends on
Noms)
Novice 520m (Must be stated on Nom)
5th Grade 630m
Graded as required
MAY 2
Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520m
Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m
4th/5th Grade Final 431m
Best 8 431m or 520m (Distance depends on
Noms)
5th Grade 630m
Novice 431m (Must be stated on Nom)
Graded as required
MAY 9
No Racing Due to Ipswich Show
MAY 16
Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520m
5th Grade Heats 431m
Best 8 431m or 520m (Distance Depends on
Noms)
Novice 520m (Must be stated on Nom)
1 Win/Maiden 630m
Graded as required
MAY 23
Highland Smash Repair Maiden 520m
Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m
5th Grade Final 431m
5th Grade Heats 520m
Best 8 431m or 520m (Distance depends on
Noms)
Novice 431m (Must be stated on Nom)
5th Grade 630m
Graded as required
MAY 30
Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520m
Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m
5th Grade Final 520m
4th/5th Grade Heats 431m
Best 8 520m or 431m (Distance depends on
Noms)
Novice 520m (Must be stated on Nom)
Graded as required
JUNE 6
Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520m
Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m
4th/5th Grade Final 431m
5th Grade Heats 520m
Best 8 431m or 520m (Dist depends on
Noms)
Novice Stakes 431m(Must be stated on Nom)
5th Grade 630m
Graded as required
JUNE 13
Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520m
Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m
5th Grade Final 520m
5th Grade Heats 431m
Best 8 431m or 520m (Dist depends on
Noms)
Novice Stakes 520m(Must be stated on Nom)
1 Win/Maiden 630m
Graded as required
JUNE 20
Highland Smash Repair Maiden 520m
Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m
5th Grade Final 431m
4th/5th Grade Heats 520m
Best 8 431m or 520m (Dist depends on
Noms)
Novice Stake 431m (Must be stated on Nom)
5th Grade 630m
Graded as required
JUNE 27
Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520m
Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m
4th/5th Grade Final 520m
4th/5th Grade Heats 431
Best 8 520m or 431m (Dist depends on
Noms)
4th/5th Grade 630m
Novice Stake 520m (Must be stated on Nom)
Graded as required
GOLD
COAST
TUESDAYS (Class 3)
APRIL 24
Best 8 (401m)
Novice (1 win) (401m)
5th Grade Final (401m)
Maiden Heats (401m)
Maiden Final (457m)
5th Grade Heats (457m)
4th & 5th Grade (650m)
MAY 1
Maiden Final (401m)
5th Grade Heats (401m)
Best 8 (457m)
5th Grade Final (457m)
Maiden (457m)
Novice (457m)
5th Grade (650m)
MAY 8
Best 8 (401m)
5th Grade Final (401m)
Novice (401m)
Maiden Heats (401m)
5th Grade Heats (457m)
5th Grade/Maiden (650m) no more than 2
wins
MAY 15
Best 8 (401m)
Maiden final (401m)
5th Grade Heats (401m)
Maiden heats (401m)
Novice (457m)
5th Grade Final (457m)
4th-5th Grade (650m)
MAY 22
Novice (401m)
5th Grade Final ((401m)
Maiden Heats (401m)
Maiden Final (401m)
Best 8 (457m)
5th Grade Heats (457m)
5th Grade (650m)
MAY 29
Best 8 (401m)
5th Grade Heats (401m)
Maiden Final (401m)
Novice (457m)
5th Grade Final (457m)
Maiden Heats (457m)
Maiden-5th Grade (650m) no more than 2
wins
JUNE 5
Novice (401m)
5th Grade Final (401m)
Maiden Heats (401m)
Best 8 (457m)
Maiden Final (457m)
5th Grade Heats (457m)
5th Grade (650m)
JUNE 13
Best 8 (401m)
Maiden Final (401m)
5th Grade Heats (401m)
Novice (457m)
5th Grade Final (457m)
Maiden Heats (457m)
5th Grade/Maiden (650m) no more than 2
wins
JUNE 19
Novice (401m)
5th Grade Final (401m)
Maiden Heats (401m)
5th Grade Heats (457m)
Best 8 (457m)
Maiden Final (457m)
4th-5th Grade (650m)
JUNE 26
Best 8 (401m)
Maiden Final (401m)
5th Grade Heats (401m)
Novice (457m)
5th Grade Final (457m)
Maiden Heats (457m)
5th Grade (650m)
WEDNESDAYS
(Class 2)
APRIL 25
Maiden Final (401m)
5th Grade Heats (401m)
Anzac Day Trophy (457m) Best 8 (1st $1250)
5th Grade Final (457m)
Maiden Heats (457m)
Stayers Trophy Best 8 (1st $1250)
MAY 2
Best 8 (401m)
5th Grade Final (401m)
Maiden (401m)
Maiden (457m)
5th Grade Final (457m)
5th Grade (457m)
3rd-4th Grade (457m)
650m Event (depends on noms)
MAY 6 (Sunday)
Eric Thomson Maiden Heats (457m) Best 88
maidens, $10 nom
Best 8 (457m)
Rocky's Classic Scandal
BILLY Boon had no intention of taking on the Young Star Classic in Rockhampton
with Tweed Scandal. He had every intention of winning it with her littermate and
kennelmate Tweed Gossip.
That was until a few wheels started to slip from the fine-tuned cog that is Tweed
Gossip.
Both bitches took their place in the race and Tweed Scandal (Modern Assassin-Elle's
A Model), making her 510m debut, scored a stylish victory over Mystic Surf and Lyppard
Lady.
The littermates are two from the long line of handy gallopers sent north by breeder
Mark Johnston to Springsure policeman Boon.
Tweed Scandal had already won at Capalaba and the Gold Coast but went north
with her sister who had the biggest wrap of the pair.
"Mark sent them up here and said Tweed Gossip was the best," said Boon. "He is
right, she is probably the best of the two of them, but a couple of things went wrong with
her preparation prior to the Classic."
Boon has nine dogs in training and reckons he's "worn out" tripping from Springsure
to Rockhampton each week. Winning helps shorten the trip.
"Tweed Scandal has improved out of sight since she came into my kennel," said
Boon. "I'll head towards the Mackay Cup with her and then she and her sister will
contest the 407m Young Guns series at Rocky."
Boon was confident the bitch would race well in the Classic.
"She was the highest graded dog in the race, and it was a good effort for her to come
back after nearly falling at her previous start," he said.
Light Of Fire
Awesome Assassin
Tranquil Flame
Modern Assassin
Malawi's Prince
Magic Gairn
Fancy Gairn
TWEED SCANDAL
Osti's Idol
Elle's Commando
Elle Shanty
Elle's A Model
Pretty Short
Short County
County Gossip
MAY 9
Novice (401m)
5th Grade (401m)
Maiden (401m)
Best 8 (457m)
4th Grade (457m)
5th Grade (457m)
Maiden (457m)
650m Event (depends on noms)
MAY 16
5th Grade Heats (401m)
4 x Eric Thomson Semi-finals (457m)
Best 8 (457m)
650m Event (depends on noms)
MAY 23
5th Grade Final (401m)
Best 8 (401m)
Eric Thomson Maiden Final (457m) 1st
$10,000
Maiden Heats (457m)
5th Grade Heats (457m)
650m Event (depends on noms)
MAY 30
5th Grade Heats (401m)
Maiden Heats (401m)
Best 8 (457m)
Maiden Final (457m)
5th Grade Final (457m)
650m Event (depends on noms)
JUNE 6
Maiden Final (401m)
5th Grade Final (401m)
3rd-4th Grade (401m)
5th Grade (401m)
Best 8 (457m)
Maiden Heats (457m)
5th Grade Heats (457m)
650m Event (depends on noms)
JUNE 13
Best 8 (401m)
Young Star Classic (510m)
Rockhampton
1 TWEED SCANDAL $4.60
(Modern Assassin-Elle's A Model)
Owner: Sean Sutcliffe
Trainer: Billy Boon
2 MYSTIC SURF $4
(Surf Lorian-Cheli's Princess)
3 LYPPARD LADY $3
(Just The Best-Top Shelf)
Others: 4 Tweed Gossip $3.20, 5 Stella
Princess $5, 6 Tear It Up $5.50, 7 Royal
Trio $8. Time: 30.10.
The (May, 2007) Journal Page 35

FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Maiden Heats (401m)
5th Grade Heats (457m)
3rd-4th Grade (457m)
Maiden Final (457m)
5th Grade Final (457m)
650m Event (depends on noms)
JUNE 20
Maiden final (401m)
3rd-4th Grade (401m)
5th Grade Heats (401m)
Best 8 (457m)
5th Grade Final (457m)
Maiden heats (457m)
650m Event (depends on noms)
JUNE 27
Best 8 (401m)
5th Grade Final (401m)
Maiden Heats (401m)
3rd-4th Grade (457m)
Maiden Final (457m)
5th Grade Heats (457m)
650m Event (depends on noms)
CAPALABA
APRIL 28
5th Grade Finals. 1st-2nd Final 1st $800; 3rd-
4th Final 1st $400; 5th-6th Final 1st $300;
7th-8th Final 1st $250.
Maiden
Maiden Bitches
Novice
Novice Bitches
5th Grade
5th Grade Bitches
4th Grade
4th Grade Bitches
Best 8
MAY 5
5th Grade Heats, best 16 with at least 10 starts
and no more than 3 wins anywhere, 1st-4th
in final winner $500, 5th-8th in final winner
$250.
Maiden
Maiden Bitches
Novice
Novice Bitches
5th Grade
5th Grade Bitches
4th Grade
4th Grade Bitches
Best 8
MAY 12
5th Grade Series Finals.
Capalaba Derby Heats, non-penalty, for dogs
whelped on or after 1-11-04.
Black Enforcer Capalaba Futurity Heats, nonpenalty,
for bitches whelped on or after 1-
11-05.
Veterans Stake, 4 years & older at date of
race, winner $300.
Maiden, Novice and graded as required.
MAY 19
Capalaba Derby Final, winner $2500 + DVD/
VCR Recorder combo + rug, 2nd $500, 3rd
$150, 4th $50.
Black Enforcer Capalaba Futurity Final,
winner $2500 + free service to Black Enforcer
+ rug, 2nd $500, 3rd $150, 4th $50.
Capalaba Derby Consolation
Capalaba Futurity Consolation
Maiden Heats (2 heats) 1st-4th in final winner
$400, 5th-5th in final winner $200.
Novice
Novice Bitches
5th Grade
5th Grade Bitches
4th Grade
4th Grade Bitches
Best 8
MAY 26
Maiden Finals
3rd-4th Grade Heats
5th Grade Time Trial. Open to Best 8 5th
Grades racing against the clock. Winner $800.
Trainers must specifically nominate.
Maiden
Maiden Bitches
Novice
Novice Bitches
5th Grade
5th Grade Bitches
4th Grade
4th Grade Bitches
Best 8
JUNE 2
3rd-4th Grade Final, 1st $600 + trophy
Whelpings
Sire Dam Whelp Dog Bitch Breeder Insem
Awesome McLaren Flashy Fool 3-3-07 6 4 Lamberton F
Black Enforcer Frisky Fool 7-3-07 1 Lamberton
Black Enforcer Paw Play 29-3-07 1 9 Kennedy
Black Enforcer Perfect Cocktail 22-3-07 4 1 Moir F
Black Enforcer Restless Desire 24-3-07 2 2 Davies
Black Enforcer She’s Travelling 15-3-07 3 8 Minne
Bombastic Shiraz Amazing Meg 21-2-07 4 Farrell F
Bombastic Shiraz Bogie Leigh 11-3-07 5 2 Bein F
Bombastic Shiraz Megabrooke Sue 7-3-07 1 1 Simms F
Bond Gleaming Sarah 3-3-07 1 2 Monaghan F
Collision My Samilee 31-3-07 2 2 Willis Y
Collision White Seadrift 19-3-07 2 4 McHugh F
Elgrando Absolute Chaos 14-3-07 1 7 Clark
Fool’s Heart Royal Serene 6-3-07 3 1 Piper
Lindale Blue My Missy 6-3-07 2 Camilleri
Lindale Blue Swift Lily 22-3-07 1 3 Hoggan
Placard Aurora Lee 25-3-07 1 Smith F
Pure Octane Miss Dooley 25-3-07 4 3 Dull F
Pure Octane Traighli 19-3-07 5 3 Madden F
Pure Octane Westar Sparkle 17-3-07 1 2 Scholars Synd F
Surf Lorian Bindy Sue 8-4-07 5 2 Temnick Synd Y
Surf Lorian Canungra Girl 20-2-07 6 1 Dalton
Surf Lorian Chucka Uwee 19-3-07 5 3 Bettany F
Surf Lorian Crossword Lizzy 7-4-07 4 2 Tansey Y
Surf Lorian Luke’s Lady 10-2-07 4 5 Jackson
Surf Lorian Orara Dreams 23-3-07 4 6 Plunkett
Surf Lorian Saintly Aston 3-3-07 3 4 Temnick Synd
Trendy Leigh Beyonce Gold 17-1-07 4 7 Moonlight One Synd
Trendy Leigh Our Coriole 21-1-07 3 3 Moonlight One Synd
Where’s Pedro Bita Money 21-3-07 3 5 Belford F
Where’s Pedro Springtime Magic 26-2-07 2 Laffey F
Where’s Pedro Sweet Cascade 3-3-07 3 3 Sykes F
Where’s Pedro Swelligant 24-3-07 5 5 Greensill F
Whisky Assassin Devine Gem 9-3-07 1 2 Noble F
Wild Voodoo Infectious 24-3-07 4 3 Tosca Synd
Your Awesome Chris’ Angel 14-3-07 5 3 Spargo
5th Grade Heats, Best 16, must have had at
least 10 starts and won no more than 3 races
anywhere. 1st-4th final winner $500, 5th-8th
final winner $250.
2 x Maiden Heats. 1st-4th final winner $400,
5th-8th final winner $200.
Novice
Novice Bitches
5th Grade
5th Grade Bitches
4th Grade
4th Grade Bitches
Best 8
JUNE 9
5th Grade Series Finals
Maiden Series Finals
Veterans Stk. 4 years & older at date of race.
Winner $300.
Maiden
Maiden Bitches
Novice
Novice Bitches
5th Grade
5th Grade Bitches
4th Grade
4th Grade Bitches
Best 8
JUNE 16
4 x 5th Grade Series Heats. 1st-2nd final
winner $800; 3rd-4th final winner $400; 5th-
6th final winner $300; 7th-8th final winner
$210.
Maiden
Maiden Bitches
Novice
Novice Bitches
5th Grade
5th Grade Bitches
4th Grade
4th Grade Bitches
Best 8
JUNE 23
5th Grade Series Finals
Maiden
Maiden Bitches
Novice
Novice Bitches
5th Grade
5th Grade Bitches
4th Grade
4th Grade Bitches
Best 8
JUNE 30
3rd-4th Grade Time Trial. Racing against
clock. Winner $800 + trophy.
Maiden
Maiden Bitches
Novice
Novice Bitches
5th Grade
5th Grade Bitches
4th Grade
4th Grade Bitches
Best 8
BUNDABERG
APRIL 28
4th Grade Final (460m)
Graded as noms permit
MAY 5
Bundy Bullet Heats (250m)
Challenge Cup Heats (550m)
Graded as noms permit
MAY 12
Bundy Bullet Final (250m)
Challenge Cup Final (550m)
Maiden 1000 Heats (460m)
Graded as noms permit
MAY 19
Maiden 1000 Final (460m)
Bundaberg Cup Heats (550m)
Graded as noms permit
MAY 26
Bundaberg Cup Final (550m)
Graded as noms permit
JUNE 2
No racing
JUNE 9
5th Grade Heats (460m)
Graded as noms permit
JUNE 16
5th Grade Final (460m)
Graded as noms permit
JUNE 23
Battlers Stk (460m) not won in four starts
4th-5th Grade (550m)
JUNE 30
No racing
JULY 7
No racing
JULY 14
4th Grade Heats (460m)
Graded as noms permit
JULY 21
4th Grade Final (460m)
Graded as noms permit
JULY 28
3rd-4th Grade (460m)
Best 8 (550m)
Graded as noms permit
TOWNSVILLE
APRIL 26
4th Grade Heats (380m)
Maiden, graded
MAY 3
4th Grade Final (380m)
Young Guns Heats (498m) 30mths or younger
at heats
Maiden, graded
MAY 10
Young Guns Final (498m) 1st $2500, 2nd
$1000, 3rd $500
Intercity Challenge Heats (498m)
Maiden, graded
MAY 17
Intercity Challenge Final (498m) 1st and 2nd
to grand final in Cairns May 26.
Maiden, graded
Room temperature is best
NORMALLY it is best to maintain room temperature to between 35-36 degrees for the
first week of whelping because up until a week of age puppies are unable to regulate their own
body temperature.
It is important to provide bedding for the pups to burrow into to cover themselves and
sleep together to reduce heat loss.
Heat lamps are often too intense and focus heat onto puppies that are unable to regulate
their body temperatures.
A warm water bottle at a lukewarm temperature (40 degrees celsius) placed into the bed
will also help to keep puppies warm with regular changes during cold weather.
The other alternative is to provide a thermostatically controlled oil column heater to keep
the whelping area warm and cosy but not too hot.
The (May, 2007) Journal Page 36

FORTHCOMING EVENTS
MAY 24
2nd-3rd Grade Heats (380m)
Maiden, graded
JUNE 2 (Saty afternoon)
2nd-3rd Grade Final (380m)
Maiden, graded
JUNE 9 (Saty afternoon)
Maiden, graded
JUNE 16 (Saturday afternoon)
Maiden 1000 Heats (380m)
Tokyo Tornado Commemorative Heats
(498m) 4th-5th Grade
Maiden, graded
JUNE 21
Maiden 1000 Final (380m)
Tokyo Tornado Commemorative Final
(498m)
Maiden, graded
JUNE 28
No racing, Townsville Show
JULY 5
No racing, Townsville Show
CAIRNS
APRIL 28
President’s Cup (410m) 4th Grade, 1st $240
Maiden/graded
MAY 5
Nth Qld Intercity Challenge Heats (410m) 1st
$340
Maiden/graded
MAY 12
Nth Qld Intercity Challenge Final (410m) 1st
$375
Mother’s Day Stk (410m) 4th-5th Grade, 1st
$205
Maiden/graded
MAY 19
Maiden (544m) 1st $230
Maiden/graded
MAY 26
Nth Qld Intercity Challenge Major Final
(410m) 1st $4000, 2nd $1000, 3rd $500.
Maiden/graded
JUNE 2
Winter Sprint Open Heats (410m) 1st $275
Maiden/graded
JUNE 9
Winter Sprint Open Final (410m) 1st $310
Maiden/graded
JUNE 16
No racing
JUNE 23
Battlers Stk (544m) 4th-5th grade, no more
than 2 wins past 12 starts. 1st $250.
Maiden/graded
JUNE 30
No racing
MACKAY
APRIL 26
Best 8 (456m)
Maiden and graded
MAY 3
Maiden 1000 Heats (456m)
Mackay Cup Heats (456m) Best 32, $25
starting fee
Graded events
MAY 7 (Monday afternoon)
Mackay Cup Final (456m) 1st $5000 + trophy
and rug, 2nd $1000, 3rd $500, unpl $25.
Cup Consolation (456m) 1st $500 + trophy
and rug (must nominate)
Maiden 1000 Final (456m) 1st $1000 +
trophy and rug
Maiden and graded
MAY 10
Intercity Challenge FFA Heats (456m)
Maiden and graded
MAY 17
No Racing
MAY 24
Maiden and graded
MAY 31
Maiden and graded
JUNE 7
Maiden and graded
JUNE 14
Maiden and graded
JUNE 21
No racing, Mackay Show
JUNE 28
Maiden and graded
ROCKHAMPTON
APRIL 26 (N)
5th Grade Final (407m) 1st $400
Best 8 (510m) 1st $400
Graded as required
MAY 10 (N)
Intercity Challenge Heats (407m)
Labour Day Cup (510m) 4th-5th grade, 1st
$400
Graded as required
MAY 17 (N)
Intercity Challenge Final (407m) 1st $500,
1st and 2nd to grand final Cairns May 26
Graded as required
MAY 24 (N)
Maiden 1000 Heats (407m)
Anniversary Cup (510m) Best 8, 1st $500
Graded as required
MAY 31 (N)
Maiden 1000 Final (407m) 1st $1000, 2nd
$350, 3rd $150
CQ Publicans Rockhampton Cup Heats
(510m) 1st $500, nom fee $25
Graded as required
JUNE 4 (N)
CQ Publicans Rockhampton Cup Final
(510m) 1st $4000 + rug, 2nd $1000, 3rd
$500, 4th $250
Cup Consolation (510m) for greyhounds who
raced in heats, must nominate, 1st $500
Graded as required
JUNE 14 (N)
Diplocks Collision Repair Centre 5th Grade
Heats (407m)
Graded as required
JUNE 23 (D)
Diplocks Collision Repair Centre 5th Grade
Final (407m) 1st $400
Young Guns Heats (407m) 30mths or younger
at time of heats
Graded as required
JUNE 28 (N)
Young Guns Final (407m) 1st $2500 + trophy,
2nd $1000, 3rd $500, 4th $250
Winter Chase Distance Trophy (630m) 4th-
5th Grade, 1st $400
Graded as required
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Heading overseas?
As from July 1, 2004, all greyhounds exported must have a Greyhound
Passport. To obtain one, you must apply to Greyhounds Australasia.
Application forms can be accessed at
www.galtd.org.au
or by phoning (03) 95483500.
Acquiring a Passport
1 Obtain an application form
2 Fill out all details
3 Sign form (must be signed by owner of greyhound)
4 Send application and greyhound’s registration papers to GA with
cheque/money order for $200
5 GA will then issue a passport and a five-generation pedigree.
Note: Failure to comply will incur a penalty.
Don’t forget your greyhound passport
GREYHOUNDS AUSTRALASIA
Servicing all Australian and New Zealand greyhound participants
As members authorities of Greyhounds Australasia move into an
exciting new era, so too does the office that services the naming, breeding
and passport needs of the Australasian greyhound industry.
At GA our friendly staff will help assist you with any inquiry related
to all of the above requirements.
If you require further assistance when naming your next budding
champion, don’t hesitate to contact us to avoid disappointment.
All naming and name availability queries readily accepted.
Schedule of fees (from July 1)
DNA Faa $110
Prefix/suffix (2 years) $100 (5 years) $150
Reserved names (one year) $25
Stud Book $35
Stud CD: (Vol 52, 53) $40
(Vol 53 only) $27.50
Pedigrees: 5th Generation $10
4th Generation $7
Greyhound Passport NZ $150 Other $200
Greyhounds Australasia
Sandown Greyhound Complex
PO Box 239 Springvale, Vic 3171
Ph (03) 9548 3500
Fax (03) 9548 3488
Email admin@galtd.org.au
QLD TRACKS
BRISBANE: Loam 395m, 520m, 600m, 710m. Race Monday night
(Class 1) and Thursday nights (Class 1) and Friday Twilight (Class 3).
General Manager: Luke Gatehouse. Ph: 07 3862 1744.
BUNDABERG: Grass 460m, 550m, 720m. Race on Saturday
afternoons. Secretary Joe Rowe. Ph: 07 4152 2033.
CAIRNS: Loam 410m, 544m, 630m. Race on Saty afternoon.
Secretary: Debbie Tannock . Ph: 07 40541036.
CAPALABA: Grass 366m straight. Race on Saturday afternoon, Old
Cleveland Road, Capalaba. Secretary Bernie Culey. Ph: 07 3390 2772.
GOLD COAST: Loam 373m, 401m, 429m, 457m, 622m, 650m,
732m. Race Tuesday and Wednesday at Parklands, Southport. Secretary:
Graeme Jupp. Ph: 07 5532 2611.
IPSWICH: Loam 431m, 520m, 630m, 710m. Race Tuesday night
(Class 2) and Wednesday night (Class 3) at Ipswich Showgrounds: (07)
3202 2977.
MACKAY: Grass 310m, 456m, 541m, 744m. Race Monday night at
Mackay Showgrounds. Secretary Annette Norris. Ph: 07 49511680.
ROCKHAMPTON: Loam 407m, 510m, 630m. Race every second
Thursday night at Callaghan Park. 07 49225793.
TOWNSVILLE: Loam 380m, 498m, 643m. Race on Thursday night.
Ph: 07 47721742.
CENTRALISED PRIZEMONEY
The GRA has assumed the responsibility for payment of prizemoney
on behalf of all clubs in Queensland. The method is by electronic funds
transfer only to a nominated bank account.
Prizemoney is paid to the trainer acting as agent for the owner, unless
the owner specifically requests in writing to the GRA that prizemoney is
paid to him/her.
Kennel information for greyhounds leaving or entering kennels is
compulsory and facilitates the payment of prizemoney to the correct person.
Prizemoney payments up to $5000 will be made on the Monday of
GRA
Notices
each week for the preceding week’s racing (Monday to Sunday) regardless
of whether the greyhound has been swabbed. If a greyhound has been
swabbed and prizemoney is $5000 or more the payment will be made once
the swab has been cleared.
For all payments either a Recipient Created Tax Invoice or an Invoice/
Statement will be mailed detailing date, track, greyhound’s name and
amount deposited.
VACCINATION BOOSTER
Compulsory from 1 July 2003
Vaccination/Booster notification - refer Greyhound Racing Authority
(Queensland) General Rule 88 (a)(i)(ii). As from 1 July 2003 for greyhounds
to be eligible to nominate to race in Queensland the following requirement
applies:
Greyhounds whelped on or after 1 April 2001.
Greyhounds over the age of 12 months require proof of vaccination
with at least a C3 vaccination being administered over the age of 12 months.
And/or
Greyhounds having first Queensland start require proof of vaccination
with at least a C3 vaccination being administered over the age of 12 months.
Proof of vaccination to be provided prior to nomination:
Proof may be in the form of the greyhound’s vaccination record book
or a certificate of vaccination signed by a registered Veterinarian.
Record book and/or certificate must show greyhound’s ear brand,
colour, sex, whelping date and vaccine sticker or type of vaccine and
vaccination date.
Trainer/owner kennelling details must be lodged with the GRA prior
to nomination.
DISCLAIMER
The Greyhound Journal regrets that it is not possible to verify
information other than that conveyed in editorial content of the publication.
Although The Journal uses its best endeavours to ensure the accuracy
of everything it publishes, the Fair Trading Act 1985 requires The Journal
to disclaim any belief in the truth or falsity of information which is supplied
to it and which is published in other than editorial content.
Opinions expressed in the editorial content of this magazine are wholly
those of the respective authors and not necessarily those of the publishers.
EARBRANDING and MARKING UP
Graham Haswell is available at the following times for the marking
up of greyhounds for naming and the clearance of the greyhound's
registration certificate for racing and/or other purposes. Proof of vaccination
may be presented at this time.
Ear branding and marking up of litters is by appointment only.
Ipswich - Every Thursday Night 6-7.30pm (kennel block)
Mango Hill Trial Track last Sunday of month 8-9am
Ph (07) 54796640 or 0419 726773
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payment by cheque, money or credit card prior to publication. Classified
adverts will not be accepted unless sent to The Editor, PO Box 93, Nundah,
4012. These adverts must be written out and payment included.
Contact David Brasch (07) 32666508
AUSTRALIAN STUD BOOK No 53
Now available at Greyhounds Australasia $35 (includes GST) plus
postage.
Rule Amendment effective 1 July 2004.
Litters to be Registered. Rule 58 (c)(v)
Veterinary certification (for litters registered in Queensland in such
form as prescribed by the Board, in a form acceptable to the Board) of an
inoculation of the litter of at least a C3 (and such other inoculations as the
Board may prescribe from time to time) having been administered to the
litter between the ages of 8 to 12 weeks.
Drug Alert - Poppy Seeds
Evidence taken at recent inquiries and appeals has indicated the
possibility that ingestion of poppy seeds may lead to urine samples taken
from racing greyhounds showing the presence of the drugs morphine and/
or codeine.
Licensed persons are therefore advised in the strongest possible terms
to eliminate poppy seeds from the diet of racing greyhounds.
Poppy seeds may not only be present in certain brands of bread but
may also be present in a varietuy of bakery products.
GRADING SCHEDULE
The meetings shown below will be graded in the order in which they
appear on each particular day.
Monday
1 Brisbane Thur Class 1
2 Rockhampton Thur/Sat Class 4
3 Mackay Thur Class 4
Tuesday
1 Brisbane Fri Class 3
2 Cairns Sat Class 4
3 Bundaberg Sat Class 4
Wednesday
1 Capalaba Sat Class 5
2 Brisbane Mon Class 1
Thursday
1 Gold Coast Tues Class 3
2 Ipswich Tues Class 2
Friday
1 Gold Coast Wed Class 2
2 Ipswich Wed Class 3
3 Townsville Thur Class 4
Noms for all meetings close at the GRA at 8.30am.
TELEPHONE NOMS may be placed from 7-8.30am by phoning 1800
851 155 (toll free). A written nomination will be required for greyhounds
either owned or trained by interstate licensees having its first Queensland
start.
CONTACTING GRADING PANEL
The Grading Panel is available for queries regarding a greyhound’s grade
or to clarify grading guidelines only. They can be contacted from 2-3pm
Monday-Friday.
Qld Training Tracks
Postman's Ridge John Collins 46303688
147 Murphy's Creek Rd, 4352 0437789076
Greenbank Rob Essex 32971105
39 Andrew Rd, 4124 0419171577
Atkinson Dam Rick Fall 54264338
Lot 13 Wotan Rd, 4311 0427264338
Greenbank Elaine Williamson 32000219
Lot 21, 128 Backwater Rd, 4124 0418765201
Churchable Terry Hines 0418729513
Lot 15/4 Wotan Rd, 4311 Nigel Rugg 54264644
One Mile Christine Bourke 54641722
125a Chubb St, 4305 0409641722
Val Cobbin 0407652383
Jensen Terry Lafferty 47516338
82 Haynes Rd, 4818
Deeragun Nathan Goodwin 47744780
40104 Bruce Highway, 4818 0408180768
Atkinson Dam Lloyd Coyne 54264227
1169 Atkinson Dam Rd, 4311 Casey Dargusch
Ormeau Tom Tzouvelis 55466233
227 Goldmine Rd, 4208
Mango Hill Gerry Hardy 0403973087
Lot 993 Richards Rd, 4020
Lawnton Peter Hinds 38861658
Lawnton Pocket Rd, 4501
Description Colour Qty Price Total
Polo Shirts Navy/gold trim (with pocket) $25
M, L, XL
White/black & grey sleeve $25
M, L, XL
GRA Caps Navy/gold logo $11
Grey/black/white $11
All prices inclusive GST
Total
Name: ........................................................... Address: .............................................
.......................................................................................................... P/code ............
GRA Merchandise Order Form
NEW!!!
We accept cheque, money order,
bankcard, Mastercard, Visa & Eftpos
Post and handling $5
GRA Polos
(Greyhounds Queensland)
Navy/gold trim (with pocket)
White/black & grey sleeve
CREDIT CARD PAYMENT
Card Number .......................................................... Expiry Date ............................................
Cardholders Name .................................................. Address ..................................................
................................................................................. Signature ................................................
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2007 ROYAL QUEENSLAND SHOW
UniTAB/Greyhound Racing Authority Special Stakes
Entries close on Friday 1 June 2007 at 4.30pm. Entries received after this date will not be accepted.
Exhibitors are requested to forward their applications to enter to: The Entries Section, RNA, Locked Bag 1010, Albion QLD 4010
Qld RNA Financial Member: Yes/No
Name & RNA Membership No:
Name of Exhibitor
Title (Mr, Mrs etc) Initials Surname or Group Name
Contact Name
Address
Please check printed details and make changes in
the boxes provided
Tel
Mob
Fax
Email
State
Postcode
(a) I hereby apply to enter the foregoing exhibits in terms of and upon the conditions set out in the Association’s Rules, By-Laws and Regulations which I understand are available
to me on request and by which I agree to be bound whether or not I have read them.
(b) I acknowledge that:-
(i) The Association is at liberty to consider or to refuse to consider this application, in its absolute and unfettered discretion.
(ii) If the Association considers this application, it may choose to reject it, in its absolute and unfettered discretion.
(iii) If the Association does not consider or rejects the application it shall not under any circumstances be required to give its reasons for so doing.
(iv) Neither receipt by the Association of this application nor of monies lodged with the Association in connection with the application, nor the issue of a receipt or any other
acknowledgement in respect of such monies, nor the banking of such monies, shall create any obligation on the Association to consider or accept this application.
(v) On acceptance of this application, all the terms of the agreement between the Association and me are as contained or expressly incorporated in this form, and I agree
that all representations and statements not appearing herein or in the Rules, By-laws and Regulations are hereby excluded.
(c) I hereby certify that all particulars relative to entries set out on this form are correct in all details.
Signature of intending Exhibitor X .......................................................... Date.........................
STATEMENT BY EXHIBITOR
It is a condition of entry to the Royal Queensland Show that all Exhibitors must complete a declaration of their taxation status.
If you do not complete this section of the form we may be required to withhold 48.5% of your prize payment.
The supply I make in entering this competition is made to the RNA in my capacity as an individual in the course of an activity which is a private
recreational pursuit or hobby. OR
I am not registered for GST and my ABN is as follows: OR
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
I am registered for GST and my ABN is as follows:
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
I agree that the RNA can issue Recipient Created Tax Invoices in respect to Prize Money and I will not issue a tax invoice in respect to Prize Money. I
will notify the RNA if I cease to be registered for GST. The RNA is registered for GST (ABN: 41 417 513 726) and agrees to notify you if it ceases to
be registered.
PAYMENT OF PRIZE MONEY
Bank: ........................................................................................... Branch: ................................................................................
Account Name: ...................................................................................................................................................................................
BSB No.: _ _ _ . _ _ _ Account No.: .........................................................................
Please note that prize payments are now paid via electronic funds transfer only. You may forgo your prize payment if
you do not provide bank account details.
METHOD OF PAYMENT FOR ENTRIES
Cash/Cheque/Money Order payable to the RNA for $ …………………………… OR
Please debit my Mastercard Visa Card for $ ……………………………
Card Number _ _ _ _ . _ _ _ _ . _ _ _ _ . _ _ _ _ Expiry Date ........ /........
Validation Code _ _ _ Must be completed (Last 3 digits of the number in the signature panel on the back of your Credit Card)
Name on Card ……………………………………………………………………………………
Office Use Only
Money Received
+ Short Paid
- Over Paid
Correct Amount
Entries
GRA License Number: ________________________________
Entry fee Greyhound Stakes: $12
Class 1 - Broodbitches
1st place $250 plus trophy for Broodbitches named and registered with a Greyhounds
Australasia affiliated authority at the closing of entries. Condition of this Class
confirmation of service by way of registered Stud Dog name.
Class 2 – Dogs over 12 months of age
1st place $250 plus trophy for Greyhound Dogs registered with a Greyhounds Australasia
affiliated authority which are over the age of 12 months at August 12, 2007.
Please note that Entry Forms will not be processed until close of entries and after they
have been checked by the Greyhound Racing Authority.
Office
Use
Only
Class
Name of Greyhound
(use kennel name if unnamed for racing)
Colour
Sex
M/F
TOTAL
Signature ……………………………………………………………………………………
Receipt No.
Class 3 – Bitches over 12 months of age
1st place $250 plus trophy for Greyhound Bitches registered with a Greyhounds Australasia
affiliated authority and which are over the age of 12 months at August 12, 2007.
Class 4 – Puppy Dogs 6 to 12 months of age
1st place $250 plus trophy for Greyhound puppy dogs between the age of 6 and 12 months at
August 12, 2007.
Class 5 – Puppy Bitches 6 to 12 months of age
1st place $250 plus trophy for Greyhound puppy Bitches between the age of 6 and 12 months
at August 12, 2007.
Ear Brand Whelped Sire Dam
ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNLESS ACCOMPANIED BY PAYMENT.
Entry Fee:
ENTRIES CLOSE FRIDAY 1 JUNE 2007 AT 4.30PM. Greyhound Stakes - $12.00
ENTRIES RECEIVED AFTER THIS DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
TOTAL PAYMENT
Entry
Fee
RNA
Special
Stakes
August 12
UniTAB/Greyhound Racing Authority
Greyhound Special Stakes to be judged
Sunday, August 12 in the Dog Pavilion,
starting at 12 noon.
RNA Councillor Mr L J Blumel,
Honorary Council Steward Mr M
Tomaschewski. Entry Fee: $12.
Entries close June 1.
Entries and fees to be lodged with the
RNA on or before the closing date. Late
entries will not be accepted. Entries must
be made on the special entry forms. Extra
forms are available from the Authority and
the RNA. All dogs to be benched between
11 am and 11.45 am and after judging must
be removed no later than 5 pm. Entrance
to the Dog Pavilion through the Symes
Street entrance off St Paul's Terrace.
Subject to the Royal National
Agricultural and Industrial Association of
Queensland Act 1971, and to the
Constitution, Rules and By-Laws of the
Association the following Regulations shall
apply.
REGULATIONS APPLICABLE
TO GREYHOUND STAKES
1 Judging will start at approximately 12
noon.
2 If any Exhibitor is not present when
called for any class or award the judging
will proceed in his or her absence, and the
exhibit declared absent.
4 Any dog entered for the competition
and present at the Show may not be
withdrawn from the competition without
the consent of the Councillor or Honorary
Council Steward.
5 All dogs must be removed from the
pavilion 30 minutes after approval has been
granted to leave the leave the pavilion on
any day of judging.
6 Kennel signs will be limited to a
maximum of 60cm x 30cm displaying the
name of the kennels and of exhibit. No
other material may be displayed without the
written consent of the RNA.
7 Should any question arise for which
no specific guidance is provided, the matter
shall be referred to the Councillor or
Honorary Council Steward whose decision
on the matter shall be final.
8 All dogs must be securely benched.
Not more than one exhibit may occupy any
one bench without the permission of the
Steward. A dog may not be placed on the
bench so as to impair the view of the public,
and no objects that will affect the view of
the public may be added to the bench.
Trolleys must not be used in lieu of a dog's
allocated bench.
9 No dogs will be removed from the
benches other than to be exercised or shown
at any time without the authority of the
Councillor or Honorary Council Steward.
10 It is an offence for any person to
remove or alter the location or number of
any exhibit from the benches allocated.
12 Prize sashes will be awarded in Stake
Classes for first, second and third prizes.
16 Any exhibit incorrectly nominated
on the Application to Enter form by an
Exhibitor may be declared ineligible.
The (May, 2007) Journal Page 39

Genetic Full Brother to Elite State ...
Fool's
Heart
Sire: Just The Best
Dam: Heart Spark
* A top class city performer with a 30.06 Albion Park win at 19 months
* From an outstanding litter that included:
Cardio Spark (6 wins), City Of Sydney (22), Shrewd Slater
(12), M’Lady’s Fool (20), Sparkaholic (11), White Spark (13)
* Out of broodbitch gem Heart Spark * Proven at stud * 100% blood
brother to Elite State
Stud Fee $660 (inc GST)
Elite State Lodge
Pups bought from
Elite State Lodge
can be reared by us
All whelpings have been natural births.
Contact Jim Osborn
0403 220 077 or (07) 5424 6625
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