July'07 - Greyhounds Queensland

Heading overseas?As from July 1, 2004, all greyhounds exported must have a GreyhoundPassport. To obtain one, you must apply to Greyhounds Australasia.Application forms can be accessed atwww.galtd.org.auor by phoning (03) 95483500.Acquiring a Passport1 Obtain an application form2 Fill out all details3 Sign form (must be signed by owner of greyhound)4 Send application and greyhound’s registration papers to GA withcheque/money order for $2005 GA will then issue a passport and a five-generation pedigree.Note: Failure to comply will incur a penalty.Don’t forget your greyhound passportGREYHOUNDS AUSTRALASIAServicing all Australian and New Zealand greyhound participantsAs members authorities of Greyhounds Australasia move into anexciting new era, so too does the office that services the naming, breedingand passport needs of the Australasian greyhound industry.At GA our friendly staff will help assist you with any inquiry relatedto all of the above requirements.If you require further assistance when naming your next buddingchampion, don’t hesitate to contact us to avoid disappointment.All naming and name availability queries readily accepted.Schedule of fees (from July 1)DNA Fee $110Prefix/suffix (2 years) $100 (5 years) $150Reserved names (one year) $25Stud Book (Vol 54) $48Stud CD: (Vol 53, 54) $40(Vol 54 only) $27.50Pedigrees: 5th Generation $10 4th Generation $7Greyhound Passport NZ $100 Other $200Frozen SemenFSI Service Registration Fee $25FSI Breeding Unit Registration $25Breeding unit Transfer of Ownership $25FSI Sire Registration$125paFSI Facility Registration$125paFSI Person Registration$125paGreyhounds AustralasiaSandown Greyhound Complex PO Box 239 Springvale, Vic 3171Ph (03) 9548 3500 Fax (03) 9548 3488 Email admin@galtd.org.auQLD TRACKSBRISBANE: 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 Saturdayafternoons. 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, OldCleveland 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 atMackay Showgrounds. Secretary Annette Norris. Ph: 07 49511680.ROCKHAMPTON: Loam 407m, 510m, 630m. Race every secondThursday night at Callaghan Park. 07 49225793.TOWNSVILLE: Loam 380m, 498m, 643m. Race on Thursday night.Ph: 07 47721742.CENTRALISED PRIZEMONEYThe GRA has assumed the responsibility for payment of prizemoneyon behalf of all clubs in Queensland. The method is by electronic fundstransfer only to a nominated bank account.Prizemoney is paid to the trainer acting as agent for the owner, unlessthe owner specifically requests in writing to the GRA that prizemoney ispaid to him/her.Kennel information for greyhounds leaving or entering kennels iscompulsory and facilitates the payment of prizemoney to the correct person.GRANoticesPrizemoney payments up to $5000 will be made on the Monday ofeach week for the preceding week’s racing (Monday to Sunday) regardlessof whether the greyhound has been swabbed. If a greyhound has beenswabbed and prizemoney is $5000 or more the payment will be made oncethe 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 andamount deposited.VACCINATION BOOSTERCompulsory from 1 July 2003Vaccination/Booster notification - refer Greyhound Racing Authority(Queensland) General Rule 88 (a)(i)(ii). As from 1 July 2003 for greyhoundsto be eligible to nominate to race in Queensland the following requirementapplies:Greyhounds whelped on or after 1 April 2001.Greyhounds over the age of 12 months require proof of vaccinationwith at least a C3 vaccination being administered over the age of 12 months.And/orGreyhounds having first Queensland start require proof of vaccinationwith 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 bookor 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 andvaccination date.Trainer/owner kennelling details must be lodged with the GRA priorto nomination.DISCLAIMERThe Greyhound Journal regrets that it is not possible to verifyinformation other than that conveyed in editorial content of the publication.Although The Journal uses its best endeavours to ensure the accuracyof everything it publishes, the Fair Trading Act 1985 requires The Journalto disclaim any belief in the truth or falsity of information which is suppliedto it and which is published in other than editorial content.Opinions expressed in the editorial content of this magazine are whollythose of the respective authors and not necessarily those of the publishers.EARBRANDING and MARKING UPGraham Haswell is available at the following times for the markingup of greyhounds for naming and the clearance of the greyhound'sregistration certificate for racing and/or other purposes. Proof of vaccinationmay 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 8-9amPh (07) 54796640 or 0419 726773ADVERTISERS NOTECasual (single edition) advertisements will NOT be accepted withoutpayment by cheque, money or credit card prior to publication. Classifiedadverts 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) 32666508AUSTRALIAN STUD BOOK No 53Now available at Greyhounds Australasia $35 (includes GST) pluspostage.Rule Amendment effective 1 July 2004.Litters to be Registered. Rule 58 (c)(v)Veterinary certification (for litters registered in Queensland in suchform as prescribed by the Board, in a form acceptable to the Board) of aninoculation of the litter of at least a C3 (and such other inoculations as theBoard may prescribe from time to time) having been administered to thelitter between the ages of 8 to 12 weeks.Drug Alert - Poppy SeedsEvidence taken at recent inquiries and appeals has indicated thepossibility that ingestion of poppy seeds may lead to urine samples takenfrom racing greyhounds showing the presence of the drugs morphine and/or codeine.Licensed persons are therefore advised in the strongest possible termsto eliminate poppy seeds from the diet of racing greyhounds.Poppy seeds may not only be present in certain brands of bread butmay also be present in a varietuy of bakery products.GRADING SCHEDULEThe meetings shown below will be graded in the order in which theyappear on each particular day.Monday1 Brisbane Thur Class 12 Rockhampton Thur/Sat Class 43 Mackay Thur Class 4Tuesday1 Brisbane Fri Class 32 Cairns Sat Class 43 Bundaberg Sat Class 4Wednesday1 Capalaba Sat Class 52 Brisbane Mon Class 1Thursday1 Gold Coast Tues Class 32 Ipswich Tues Class 2Friday1 Gold Coast Wed Class 22 Ipswich Wed Class 33 Townsville Thur Class 4Noms for all meetings close at the GRA at 8.30am.TELEPHONE NOMS may be placed from 7-8.30am by phoning 1800851 155 (toll free). A written nomination will be required for greyhoundseither owned or trained by interstate licensees having its first Queenslandstart.CONTACTING GRADING PANELThe Grading Panel is available for queries regarding a greyhound’s gradeor to clarify grading guidelines only. They can be contacted from 2-3pmMonday-Friday.Qld Training TracksPostman's Ridge John Collins 46303688147 Murphy's Creek Rd, 4352 0437789076Greenbank Rob Essex 3297110539 Andrew Rd, 4124 0419171577Atkinson Dam Rick Fall 54264338Lot 13 Wotan Rd, 4311 0427264338Greenbank Elaine Williamson 32000219Lot 21, 128 Backwater Rd, 4124 0418765201Churchable Terry Hines 0418729513Lot 15/4 Wotan Rd, 4311 Nigel Rugg 54264644One Mile Christine Bourke 54641722125a Chubb St, 4305 0409641722Val Cobbin 0407652383Jensen Terry Lafferty 4751633882 Haynes Rd, 4818Deeragun Nathan Goodwin 4774478040104 Bruce Highway, 4818 0408180768Atkinson Dam Lloyd Coyne 542642271169 Atkinson Dam Rd, 4311 Casey DarguschOrmeau Tom Tzouvelis 55466233227 Goldmine Rd, 4208Mango Hill Gerry Hardy 0403973087Lot 993 Richards Rd, 4020Lawnton Peter Hinds 38861658Lawnton Pocket Rd, 4501Description Colour Qty Price TotalPolo Shirts Navy/gold trim (with pocket) $25M, L, XLWhite/black & grey sleeve $25M, L, XLGRA Caps Navy/gold logo $11Grey/black/white $11All prices inclusive GSTTotalName: ........................................................... Address: ....................................................................................................................................................... P/code ............GRA Merchandise Order FormNEW!!!We accept cheque, money order,bankcard, Mastercard, Visa & EftposPost and handling $5GRA Polos(Greyhounds Queensland)Navy/gold trim (with pocket)White/black & grey sleeveCREDIT CARD PAYMENTCard Number .......................................................... Expiry Date ............................................Cardholders Name .................................................. Address ................................................................................................................................... Signature ................................................The (July, 2007) Journal Page 34