July'07 - Greyhounds Queensland

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Chair: Phil BennettMembers: Kerry WatsonChris WilliamsDavid StittMANAGEMENTGeneral Manager Darren Beavisdbeavis@graq.org.auChairman of Stewards Danny Ryandryan@graq.org.auInvestigations Cameron McLunecmclune@graq.org.auGrading Panel Eddie Little,elittle@graq.org.auRegistrar Liz Murrayemurray@graq.org.auFinancial controller Abhendra Kumarakumar@graq.org.auHEAD OFFICEAlbion Park Raceway,Amy Street, Breakfast Creek(Office Hours Admin 8.30am to4.30pm Monday-Friday.Scratchings 7.30am)POSTAL ADDRESSPO Box 250, Albion, Q, 4010TELEPHONE(07) 3262 7800 (Office)(07) 3262 7809 (Fax)(07) 3862 4437 (Fax noms)1800 851155 (Phone Noms,Mon-Fri 7am-8.30am)Recorded Field Info 1900 95 7003Faxed Field Info 1902 26 1004E-mail address: graq@graq.org.auWeb address: www.graq.org.auEditor and AdvertisingDAVID BRASCHPO Box 93, NundahBrisbane, Qld, 4012.Ph: (07) 32666508E-mail: dbrasch@bigpond.net.auAdvertising RatesFull Page $583Half Page $302.50Quarter Page $170.50One-Eighth Page $99Classifieds $22/$44(All prices are GST inclusive)All casual adverts must bepaid for in advance.Advertisers Note: Notification ofcessation of advertising: The GRArequires one month prior notice, inwriting, if you wish to cease regularadvertising in the GRA’s BoardJournal. This is to be sent direct to theAuthority at PO Box 250, Albion,4010. Failure to provide this will resultin the advertiser being sent an accountfor advertisements which appear in allsubsequent Journals.THE GRA advises that fees may nowbe paid by EFTPOS, Bankcard, Visaand Mastercard. If you decide to payby Bankcard, Visa or Mastercard,you may do so by telephoning theAuthority on(07) 32627800.Liz MurrayRegistrarJust a reminder that licences expireon June 30.If you have not lodged yourapplication for renewal please do so now.I would also like to remind licensees itis VERY IMPORTANT you answer allquestions on application forms.We have had to make many phonecalls in respect of renewal applicationsthis year because the forms were notfully completed and in many cases notsigned, which means we need to postthem back to the applicant.If you keep or giveaway a greyhoundas a pet and when a greyhound isdeceased the registration certificate mustbe returned to the Authority.If you would like to keep theRegistration certificate forsentimental reasons we would be happyto return the papers to youappropriately endorsed.Kennel returns are so important;non-lodgement can effect the payment ofprize money and also result in nonacceptanceof nominations.When a greyhound is named pleaseensure that we are advised who thetrainer is, a kennel form must be lodgedwhen the greyhound has moved from onetrainer to another, even if both trainerslive at the same address.When selling or giving away agreyhound you must lodge a SELLERSFORM WITH THE GREYHOUNDRACING AUTHORITY do not give it tothe person who is taking the greyhoundeven if they live interstate.SingforyoursupperYou sing for your supper at Brandonworld. Premier Victorians Peter Giles (box 1) and Dennis Trewin (box 3) got roped into handling Capalabarunners for the Paul Felgate kennel while they were staying at Felgate's during the Winter Carnival. Rival trainers are Anthony Bunney (2),Dennis Guppy (4), Mary Edmonds (5), Capalaba's premier owner Jeff Cumming (7) and Shannon Glascock (8).Phil BennettTHE GRA Board and the committee ofthe Brisbane Club were pleased to announcethere will be prizemoney increases in thecoming financial year for the Thursday nightmeetings held by the club.We believe it is imperative for theQueensland racing industry that theprizemoney paid on the premier night remaincompetitive with our interstate premier clubrivals. We appreciate we will be unable tocompete effectively with the Victorianindustry given their income base.The club has also agreed to return theFriday twilight meeting to a Class 3 meetingand there will be a prizemoney increase tobring it in line with the prizemoney paid atsimilar meetings at Ipswich and the GoldCoast.I thank the club for their initiative.It was also announced during June thatthe Board has extended the breeding incentivescheme to cover maiden events won by allQueensland bred greyhounds whelped after1 January 2007.GRA ChairThe earliest of these will not race untilabout May 2008 and the bonus will apply forthe last few months of the 2007/08 financialyear and will really kick in during the 2008/09 financial year.The bonus will not apply to the finals ofthe Vince Curry and the Eric ThompsonMemorial as these races already attract higherbreeder's incentive bonuses.The Board has been able to announce allthese increases as a result of the better thanexpected TAB turnover resulting from theresolution of the Sky/TVN dispute.Turnover for the past 11 months is up bymore than 6% over the same period last year.We have budgeted for a lesser increase forthe upcoming financial year, and believe wewill be able to afford the increases.A board meeting of GreyhoundAustralasia was recently held in Brisbane.There has been a continuing review of theNational Racing Rules and there were somechanges recommended that will be adoptedlater this year.There were also continued negotiationsregarding a central national data base for allgreyhounds. These negotiations have stalleddue to NSW raising concerns over contractualrelationships with their data.It is hoped these issues can be resolved asit is important for all control bodies and forthe public that greyhound information andform is up to date and available.A report has been released into the stateof the racing industry in South Australia andit makes interesting reading.The greyhound industry received praisefor its financial responsibility over the yearssince it was incorporated and the onlycriticism was there was a perception the boardhad not paid out a large enough percentageof its allocation in prizemoney.However, the author went on to suggestinvestigations should be undertaken so see ifit is feasible for the greyhound body to takeover harness racing in that state which is in aperilous financial state.It should be interesting to see whathappens.In late August 2007, Australia will hostthe World Greyhound Racing FederationBiennial Conference in Melbourne, tocoincide with the National Sprint andDistance Finals.A major issue for discussion will beanimal welfare and a review of the charterconcerning animal welfare, adopted in 2003,to ensure it remains up to date and relevant.Another matter involves the internationaltrade in frozen semen and ensuring there arecommon standards in place for the collectionand splitting of semen collected and processesin place to track the international trade infrozen semen.Lastly, I would like to thank EmmaO'Connor and the committee and membersof the Cairns Club for their hospitality whenI recently attended the Intercity Challengefinal at Cairns.Despite the inclement weather and thechaos resulting from the refurbishment of theracetrack by the Jockey Club, they were ableto put together a wonderful night which I amsure was enjoyed by all.The (July, 2007) Journal Page 2
GRA grants $312,000 rise inBrisbane Club's allocationTHE GRA has approved an increase of $312,000 to the Brisbane club allocationfor the 2007-08 financial year.The club's allocation has risen by $1.668 million since 2001.Most of the funding will be allocated to Thursday night racing.The club will provide extra incentive to encourage staying races in Queenslandthrough higher prizemoney for 710m races.The new prizemoney levels (from July 1) will be:Class 1 - Thursday 520m/600mGrade Total 1st 2nd 3rd 4th UnpFFA 5500 3700 960 660 100 202nd 5000 3550 810 460 100 203rd 4800 3400 780 440 100 204th 4600 3250 750 420 100 205th 4400 3100 720 400 100 20Class 1 - Thursday 710mGrade Total 1st 2nd 3rd 4th UnpBest 8 5680 3800 1000 700 100 20Graded 4700 3300 790 430 100 20Brisbane Friday Class 3 prizemoney will be reinstated to normal prizemoney levelsand current levels on Monday Class 1 and 2 meetings will be maintained for the nextfinancial year."The increases in funding to the Brisbane club shows my Board's commitment toensuring prizemoney levels offered by the premier club are comparable to levels inother States, particularly NSW and the expanding industry in WA," said Board chairPhil Bennett."We appreciate the club's financial contribution from its own funds in achievingthese new prizemoney levels."The increase has been made available through better than expected distributionfrom Qld Race Product Co. Ltd this financial year.The increases in funding follow the recent announcement by the GRA of QDogincentive races, starting from July 1, which will be further expanded to include allQueensland maiden races from April 2008."The increases in funding will be allocated in full to the lifting of prizemoneylevels for Brisbane Friday and Thursday meetings," said Brisbane Club president,Michael Byrne."The implementation of increases to city class prizemoney in Queensland willachieve some parity with other states and will help to encourage the retention of ourexisting greyhounds."It also provides an incentive for owners and trainers to import quality greyhoundsfrom interstate to Queensland."Bennett said the club and its members should now look at ways of achievingmaximum returns on its assets and improving other revenue."We feel the club's suggestion earlier this year that it sell its real property assetsand invest the proceeds in sound investments should continue to be investigated, as itwould secure the club's financial position, while at the same time maintaining andgrowing its base," he said.This month we witnessed the running ofone of the best staying finals you would wishto see anywhere in the world of greyhoundracing.The Gold Cup over 710 metres was adream with some of the best stayers and alsocontenders for the crown in the future.There is a tale to be told from all greatraces and I have little doubt that Paul Felgatewould not begrudge his champ Miss Brookbeing beaten on this occasion by Miss Grub.However the tale to be told comes fromthird placegetter Ellie's Diamond.Trainers with great greyhounds often seta plan for the future that aims at Group racesand selected events that include greater stakemoney.Not trainer Big John Edwards.Why? you ask.Well Big John will quickly tell you Ellehas won over 520, 600 and 710m at AlbionPark. So? What about 395m?There is the tale.After contesting races for the remainderof the year, Big John takes his good wifeLillian away for Christmas Holidays, after allLillian does all the work.The greyhounds go into light work after asuccessful years racing.On return from holidays, Elle will be setfor a Best 8 over 395m when she returns fromspelling.WHAT!Commonsense! declares the Big Fella,then she has won over all distances and willhold the similar mantle as the feats at theGabba of the great Coonowrin Bess trainedby just as equal a larrikin in Raymond Gatti.In closing, I wonder if Elle has trialledover 295m?Commonsense says, of course.THE MAN IN THE GLASSWhen you get what you want in yourDanny RyanChairman of Stewardsstruggle for selfAnd the world makes you king for a dayJust go to the mirror and look at yourselfAnd see what the man has to say.For it isn't your father or mother or wifeWhose judgment on you must passThe fellow whose verdict counts most inyour lifeIs the one staring back from the glassSome people may think you a straightshooting blokeAnd call you a wonderful guyJohn & GlendaDartContact either of usfor all your trainingrequirements.(02) 667253140432 252209But the man in the glass says you're onlya jokeIf you can't look him straight in the eyeHe's the fellow to please, never mind allthe restFor he's with you clear up to the endAnd you've passed your most dangerousdifficult taskIf the man in the glass is your friendYou may fool the whole world down thepathway of yearsAnd get pats on the back as you passBut your final reward will be heartachesand tearsIf you've cheated the man in the glass.GREYHOUND SCALESBuy Direct From ImporterThree NEWModels toChoose from ...The (July, 2007) Journal Page 3
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