December'06 - Greyhounds Queensland

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SKY ChannelBrisbane CupHeats of the Group 1 SKY ChannelBrisbane Cup will be held on December 7,with the Final on December 14.The series will be open to the BestGreyhounds nominated.We are also bolstering the supportprogram on Final night, so that we havegreat racing across the program.The support Races will be:* Brisbane Cup Consolation $4000 towinner* Heats Christmas Stocking (best 16 5thgrade greyhounds nominated) with theFinal on 21 December $3500 to winner* Catching Pen Best 8 710m $3500 towinner* SKY Channel 20 Years Best 8 600m$3500 to winnerCup EntertainmentThe Beach Brothers will be playing liveBeach Party music all night.The Zest Lifesavers will be inattendance to ensure that everybody puntsbetween the flags.Wally the Clown will be here toentertain the kids and a Seaside JumpingCastle will also keep the kids busy.A Christmas buffet, including roastmeats, vegies, cold meats, salads anddesserts will be served in the CommitteeRoom.Limited tickets are available at a cost of$35 per person.Please book with the Club on 38621744. Bookings close on Monday 11December.Congratulations John and LilThe Club would like to extend ourwarm congratulations to John and LilEdwards on the outstanding win of Ellie'sDiamond in the City of Ipswich Cup inOctober.Ellie's Diamond has been a consistentperformer in top company all year and itwas great to see her win a Group Race.2006 GOTY AwardsThe 2006 Greyhound of the YearAwards will be held at the Sofitel Brisbaneon Saturday 3 February 2007.We are planning a night of action andentertainment to recognise theLukeGatehouseachievements of greyhounds and licenceesacross the State.The night is themed Jewel of The Nileand guests will be taken for a journey intoancient Egypt where the ancestors of themodern greyhound were held in greatesteem.Tickets for the Awards are $100 perperson or $950 for a table of ten for a threecourse dinner including beer, wine and softdrinks.Bookings are open now and can bemade directly with the Club on 3862 1744.Judging will take place at the end ofDecember/start of January.At this stage greyhounds underconsideration include Berella Electra,Bluezella, Buckingham Chuck, Ellie'sDiamond, Here I Come, Lucy's Light, MissBrook, Quidame and Token Jet.This is not an exhaustive list and thevoting panel may include other wellperformedgreyhounds for consideration.Albion Park RedevelopmentYou may be aware of the Expression ofInterest (EOI) that has been released for theredevelopment of the Albion ParkRaceway.The aim of the EOI is to gauge interestfrom developers in the site and to ascertainthe real market value of the site.The EOI closes on 8 December, andafter that the Boards of Greyhound Racingand Harness racing will make anassessment of the proposals submittedbefore deciding the next course of action.The Brisbane Club maintains itsposition that the redevelopment of AlbionRenald and Martin Attard9 Randalls Rd, FernvalePh (07) 54267412or 0412 057287 or 0412 051211Park is not the best option for greyhoundracing and we will continue dialogue withthe site's owners on that position.If however, the owners of the Complexdecide that redevelopment is the bestoption, the Club will take every step toensure that the best interests of greyhoundracing are considered in anyredevelopment.Novice RacesThe Brisbane Club has introducedGood Box Dogs Win RacesRe-educationTopline LodgeSuccessBLAZE ATTACK(24.86 fastest fromreplaced Ips boxes)BARNACLE BOB(24.95 BON Ips,2005 Lord Mayor'sCup Alb Pk)PuppyeducationsuccessKATH'S A STAR(30.15 BONAlb Pk)DEEP PRINCE(24.64 BOD GC)TOP LINEROYAL(23.27 Alb Pk)DARK PRINCE(25.95 Ips)toplinelodge@bigpond.comLiz MurrayRegistrarAnother year has come and gone and Itake this opportunity on behalf ofRegistrations to wish you all a very MerryChristmas and Happy and Safe 2007.Stud DogsIf you intend to register a dog to stand atstud it is necessary to DNA test the dog andalso provide the Greyhound Racing Authoritywith a fertility test together with theapplication form.The procedure must be completed beforeany bitch can be served.DNAA litter cannot be registered unless both* 30 years experience* Specialising in break ins andre-education* Mini-circle (60mcircumference)* Soft, safe surface* Standard Racetrack boxes* Also special boxes developedto make dogs crouch* Only 10 racing dogsat a time* Pups catered for (from 7months) 12 maximum* Ask us about ourbreak-in programThe (December, 2006) Journal Page 4Novice Races November to our programs.Novice events are programmed for thefollowing:Second Monday of the Month (Class 1)520mFourth Monday of the Month (Class 2)520mEvery Friday (Class 3 Non Penalty)395mthe dog and the bitch have been DNA tested.Application FormsPlease, please, ensure that all applicationforms are completed, this means answeringevery question.We also ask that you complete the formswith black biro and in block letters.Owners/SyndicatesIf a person or person/s wish to own agreyhound but they do not intend to train theirgreyhound or handle their greyhound at racemeetings or trials then we can issue anOwner's registration or Syndicate registration.The applicant does not need to supply uswith a National Police Certificate, photo andno fee is applicable, however an applicationform must be lodged with the GreyhoundRacing Authority.A Syndicate registration is required whenmore than one but not more than 19 peopleown a greyhound.PrizemoneyPrizemoney is paid to the Trainer onbehalf of the Owner unless the Owner requeststhat prize money be paid to him/her.Vaccination Certificates (naming)Proof of vaccination over the age of12months, min C3, signed and dated by aVeterinary Surgeon is not compulsory in allstates before a greyhound can race.If they greyhound whelped in Queenslandit is not necessary to provide proof ofvaccination when naming the greyhound.The vaccination certificate can bepresented to the Steward who clears thegreyhound's registration certificate for racing.If your greyhound whelped in any otherstate you must provide proof of vaccinationwith your naming application before they willname the greyhound for you.Victoria will accept a photocopy of thevaccination certificate.
ByDAVID BRASCHAT 4.15am every day, Brian Young risesat his Deception Bay home to take his threegreyhounds for a walk.His son Peter and grandson, nine-year-oldJake are there every day as well.The trio have been swept along in a loveof all things greyhound racing. Peter hasalready applied for a license and Jake can'twait to be old enough to get his attendantslicense.When Go Wild Tiger (Go Wild Teddy-Queen Of Tigers) won on debut at Capalabarecently for Brian, it was his first greyhoundwinner for 38 years, but certainly won't behis last.Brian, 63, and wife Eveline stumbled intogreyhound racing back home in New Zealandwhen Brian was 25."I was a marathon runner at the time andso was interested in fitness etc," he told TheJournal.Back in those days greyhound racing waspretty small time in New Zealand, hardly theindustry it is today, and racing was more of apicnic atmosphere."Eveline and I were driving past theKumeu track just north of Auckland, anddecided to stop in and have a look at whatgreyhound racing was like," said Brian.As it happens, an announcement cameover the track PA for a giveaway greyhound,named Phantom Charm, to a good home."We took the dog straight away," saidBrian who admits to knowing nothing aboutthe animal or its feeding and training at thetime."What we did know was that it had a crookback," he said. "So we tossed it into the backpaddock at our home and left it there."The dog's back improved, it startedgalloping about with great zest and Brian andEveline thought seriously about racing it."I got a trainer's license and startedwalking the dog eight or 10 miles a day, aswell as letting it run in the paddock."So what does any newcomer to greyhoundracing do when he's got a greyhound ... raceit, of course."I nominated Phantom Charm for a 780metre race and immediately the guy who hadgiven us the dog rang to tell me it was asprinter and there was no chance it would run780m," said Brian.But in those days, making up a full fieldat greyhound racing in NZ was difficultenough. The club secretary talked Brian andEveline into running Phantom Charm.It won ... by 10 lengths."And we were hooked."So much so that within a very short timeBrian and Eveline had 30 greyhounds."We were taking mostly rejects and from1965 to 1972 did fairly well with them," hesaid."In fact we won six of the eight races runat Inglewood, near Taranaki, one day, and adog of ours called Scottish Command wonthe Auckland Cup Hurdle."Brian even spent time as secretary of theNZ Greyhound Association and regularly putout their monthly magazine.So the Youngs decided to expand. Theybought 15 acres to develop a greyhoundproperty. Fate stepped in a week later."We were on our way home from agreyhound social when we hit a power poleand both of us were in hospital for the nextthree months," said Brian. "When thathappened the dogs had to go."So in 1972 Brian and Eveline weresuddenly out of greyhound racing."Racing in those days was a bit rough andready," he said. "There was no betting butthere was always a couple of 'on-courseBrian'sbackafter38yearbreakGreyhound racingat the Younghousehold is afamily affair.bookies' willing to let you on, but prizemoneywas virtually nothing."The few dogs that were from Australiawon everything. In Christchurch the industrywas going ahead, but up in the North Island itwasn't."With the racing bug firmly installed in theYoungs, Brian decided to get into trotterssome time after."We had moderate success and in 1982we came to Australia with five kids onholidays and stayed," he said. At the timeBrian was breaking in thoroughbreds and heand the family came to Queensland to seeYoung Shaun run in a Queensland Cup.They set up base at Redcliffe and Briancontinued to dabble in trotters while workingat a variety of jobs."Springtime Lady was a good handy horsefor us and we've since had success with horseslike Left Dancing."In 1995 Brian got started in the financebusiness and has since successfully openedhis own property development/investmentbusiness.Todd Woods, one of the part-owners inLeft Dancing, talked Brian into buying a sharein a greyhound called Endless Pit. That grandWON ON EVERYCITY TRACKEncounterKennels& Breakinreaking In ComomplexYou can book trials by phone on(07) 54264338 or 0427 264338(at least 24 hours ahead please)for your race dogs or pups onour super safe track.(Limited to 20 dogs per day - due to high demand)RearingSpellingBreaking-inOur track is an ULTRA-SAFEsurface. Box and Armre-education availablecampaigner kept building up a bank and thesyndicate then bought Spalding with theproceeds.Brian had that greyhound bug floodingback."So 12 months ago I decided to get agreyhound of my own again," he said. "Ibought one from Sydney, paid too much forit and it was no good."Since then he has bought Go Wild Tigerfrom the Ipswich Auction and won first-up atCapalaba.Vivacious Spirit is showing potential, andhe has an Elite State dog pup who at 14months is already beating his kennelmates upthe straight at Mango Hill without even beingbroken in."I've also got a Carnage pup being rearedin NSW," said Brian."Peter and Jake help me every day andthey too love greyhound racing. It's been greatfor Jake who never misses a day with thedogs."Brian is also a devoted fan of the GRA'straining guide "So You Want To Be AGreyhound Trainer"."I bought a copy soon after it came outand I've learnt more from reading that bookthan I did in 40 years," he said.The Youngs are devoted to greyhoundracing. Already Peter is talking about buyinga property to get into the industry himself.Brian Young knew 38 years ago he wason a winner.Black dog, Oct '02, 32.5kg. Brett Lee-Nunkeri Bye by BenjasonBlackTragically retired dueto hip support injuryLeeWinner Gateway to the Top (Alb Pk)Runner-up 2005 Perth Cup (to Sun Hero)Third 2005 Adelaide Cup (to Collide)Finalist 2005 Silver ChiefWinner 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 citytracks in Australia. Contested Group 1 finals.FREE Service(For 6 months, conditions apply. Bitches must have won circle or straight.)Wayne Crick (07) 55467617 or 0417 735935Track operates AM Tues,Thurs, Saty, Sun(trials by appointment only)RICK FALL. Lot 13 Wotan Rd, Atkinson Dam Q 4311HonourRollSome of the stars we havebroken in include ...Jamacason Fire (Ips 30.71)Angel Flight(Ips Cup finalist)Better Imprint(4 in row Alb Pk)Sandy Camp(Pop Northfield Mdn)Poppy's PrincessPoppy's AngelSuave Fella (Paws of Thunder)Pups For Sale2 Dogs, 3 Bitches (April '06)Collison-Ten Gun Salute2 Bitches (June '06)Bitability Bale-I'm Not TimidDam by Token Prince-Poverty. Littersister to Grp 2 & Grp 3 winners WP.The (December, 2006) Journal Page 5
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