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JOURNALOfficial Publication of the Greyhound Racing Authority of QldRegistered by Australia PostPublication No. QBP 3978MARCH 2006 Volume 191FASTESTDOGIN THEWORLDTed andJoy Le Manwith theCapalabatrack recordbreakerLincolnStanley.Story Page 12Kibble and BiscuitsAvailable now from your local stockistsThe (March, 2006) Journal Page 1

Chair: Phil BennettMembers: Kerry WatsonChris WilliamsDavid StittMANAGEMENTGeneral Manager Darren Beavisdbeavis@graq.org.auExecutive assistant Ordet Loweolowe@graq.org.auChairman of Stewards Danny Ryandryan@graq.org.auInvestigations Daryl Kaysdkays@graq.org.auGrading Panel Eddie Little,elittle@graq.org.auRegistrar Liz Murrayemurray@graq.org.auFinance 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 tothe Authority at PO Box 250,Albion, 4010. Failure to providethis will result in the advertiserbeing sent an account foradvertisements which appear in allsubsequent Journals.THE GRA advises that fees maynow be paid by EFTPOS,Bankcard, Visa and Mastercard.If you decide to pay byBankcard, Visa or Mastercard,you may do so by telephoning theAuthority on(07) 32627800.If you think dogscan’t count, tryputting three dogbiscuits in yourpocket and then givehim only two ofthemDarren BeavisSarah Pringle (07) 54264105 atCOCKATOO LODGE presents ...TOP CLASS PUPSGO WILD TEDDY XGLEAMING SARAHWHELPED SEPT 05I WOULD like to thank all thoselicensees and interested parties who sentsubmissions to the GRA on the gradingpolicy.Amazingly, when the GRA asked forsubmissions in September last year, weGLEAMING SARAH DAM OF GROUP 3DARWIN CUP WINNER MR MONK,ALSO A MULTIPLE CITY WINNERALBION PK AND ANGLE PK. SHEHAS PRODUCED CITY WINNERS INEVERY LITTER TO DATEGREAT LEGGY TYPES5 DOGS 4 BITCHES$2000 EACONTACT SARAH PRINGLE07-54264105General Managerreceived only TWO.The Gold Coast club recently devised asubmission form/questionnaire and theGRA received 65 of these.But we also received another eightindividual submissions commenting ondifferent aspects of the grading policy.Of the 65 submissions, 28 believe theirshould be no changes to the current system,31 want Novice races introduced and the600m event at Albion Park to become adistance race, while six agreed with theproposed changes put forward by theBoard.One of those six believed “if your dog isgood enough to beat the grader, you shouldbe entitled to”.The eight other submissions includedsuggestions such as:three non-consecutive unplaced runs todrop a gradeintroducing the Victorian systemnon-penalty events similar to those runin Victoria mid-week on city tracks forreduced prizemoneyThe Board, at its next meeting, willconsider the submissions and make adecision on what changes, if any, will bemade to the current grading policy.LADYTRAINERHas vacancies forperformed or maidendogs - reasonable rates.Ph Glenda Dart(02) 667253140402 869366The (March, 2006) Journal Page 2THERE was much controversy over thelack of a trophy presentation for thewinning connections of the recent YoungGuns series at Albion Park.It is disappointing that the leading clubis not able to provide a trophy for a featureseries which is worth $10,000 to thewinner.All other clubs which conduct YoungGuns series make a trophy presentation tothe winner, at their own expense.It was claimed after this recent AlbionPark Young Guns that the series is “fundedand put on by the GRA, so the GRA shouldbe responsible for the trophy”.Firstly I would like to point out that 98percent of prizemoney paid out by theBrisbane Club is funded by the GRAthrough the Product Co distribution.To me the claim the GRA shouldprovide a trophy for the Young Guns isdisappointing. If the GRA provides 98% ofthe Brisbane Club’s prizemoney, why thendoes the club provide trophies for all itsother feature races?It is hoped management at the BrisbaneClub will see fit to provide a trophy andpresentation to fit the occasion of such afeature race.OWNERS and trainers should take note... from March 1 the summer dress standardregulations cease.Handlers will be required to adhere tonormal post-summer dress standards as perGRA policy.IT is with regret that the Board recentlyaccepted the resignation of steward BobWatkins.Bob has been with the GRA for the past13 years and has commanded the respect ofboth the GRA and the industry in hiscapacity as a steward.We wish Bob and his wife Margaret allthe best in the future and thank Bob for theinput he made to this industry and hisposition

I’d like to answer some questionspresented to the Board in recent times.Firstly, the GRA is a Statutory Authorityanswerable to the Queensland Governmentand bound by legislation including thefollowing Acts of Parliament:* Racing Act 2002* Financial Administration & Audit Act1977* Financial Management Standard 1997* Statutory Authorities FinancialArrangements Act 1982.In addition, the Authority is bound byvarious arrangement and agreements, such asthe Product & Program Agreement, theIntercode Agreement and variousarrangements with Sky Racing and UNiTAB.The Authority cannot therefore act outsideits charter and is required to consult and seekauthority to carry out some functions.In the period 2001 to 2005, the annualdistribution received has increased by$1,687,860.00 or 18.1% whereas the annualprizemoney distributed by the SEQ Clubsincreased by $1,830,551.00 or 37.3%.The number of races would have remainedbasically static.AdministrationThe board is very conscious of containingcosts, but it is necessary to employ staff andto incur costs to carry out necessary functionssuch as ensuring the integrity of the racingproduct, the safety and well-being of theracing animals and participants, the viabilityof the racing clubs and the fair distribution ofprize money to participants.There are five racing clubs situatedoutside the South East Queensland area andtheir needs also must be considered.One third of the participants andgreyhounds are serviced by clubs in the northand more than $1.3 million is directlyexpended by the Authority on those clubs.The income of the Authority is primarilyearned from distributions from QueenslandRace Product Company Limited.The GRA’s share is 9.5% of thedistribution irrespective of the market shareit commands.I have for many years been pointing outto the industry the current distribution formulaseverely disadvantages the Queenslandgreyhound industry.PrizemoneyIn 2004 we did increase prizemoney forplacegetters and introduce prizemoney forfourth placegetters on the TAB tracks and afew years before that when there weresubstantial increases in the prizemoney paidto the winners.The board formed the view the differentialbetween winners and placegetters was out ofbalance, and hence the boost to placegettersin early 2004.Campad Electronics and Seltronics Services26 Keith Street Capalaba 4157Phil BennettThe introduction of fourth prizemoneyarose from the extension of First Four bettingon TAB meetings and recognised that theconnections of the fourth placegetter wereproviding a contribution to the Queenslandracing industry.The Board resisted the payment ofunplaced prizemoney until the cost of fuelrose to such an extent there was concern sometrainers may not travel to meetings.As we are bound by agreements to providethe contracted race meetings and obliged tomaximise turnover, it was felt the reductionof winner’s prizemoney to pay an unplacedrunners fee was justified.The GRA is keeping records of thenumber of races where there are not full fieldsand the clubs will be requested to ensure thesefunds not paid out as a result will be used forprizemoney purposes in other races.The Queensland industry needs to becompetitive with the rest of Australia.It is difficult for Queensland to competewith Victoria in the prizemoney stakes as theyreceive about three times the distribution ofQueensland.They receive Government support and ashare of the poker machine turnover in thatState.PrizemoneyThe Board took over the payment ofprizemoney to reduce the administrative costsof the Clubs.It also ensured the GST deductions weremade, where necessary.It is conceded there is slightly higher costsassociated with the processing of the paymentof unplaced prizemoney but this is notsignificant.The making of the payments by the Clubswould cause administrative disruptions tothem and result additional paperwork for theclubs and trainers.Sub-CommitteesThe board believes it needs input from anumber of sources in relation to some matters.We have recently established two sub-Committees, one on greyhound welfare andthe other for promotion.The welfare sub-committee is canvassingthe views of vets, people involved in GAP,GRA Chairthe Investigative Steward and owners andtrainers who have assisted in formulatingearlier welfare policy documents.The promotional committee is gaining theviews of persons involved in the media to lookat opportunities to further promote the codeand tweak race programming to increaseturnover and greyhound exposure.Race dates cannot just be changed on awhim. The Product and Program Agreementto which the three racing codes are signatoriessets out the timeslots that the racing bodiesmust provide product for.They can be altered but require theapproval of the three control bodies, UNiTABand most importantly Sky Racing.Sunday twilight has been considered butthere are penalty rates payable to staff whichmake the exercise more expensive and theracing turnover on the meetings that we haveheld at this time is not as great as one wouldexpect and would not justify the additionalweekly costs.For many years we have beenendeavouring to obtain a Friday or Saturdaynight timeslot but Sky advise that none arecurrently available.StatisticsI will concede there have been peopleleaving the industry for a variety of reasonsand there is a decline in the number ofgreyhounds being bred and these are aconcern to the GRA.By the same token there have been inrecent years a number of trainers frominterstate relocating to Queensland andbringing teams to Queensland.I am informed by GRA NSW there arenumerous trainers in that State relocating tothe northern part of NSW which may impacton the greyhounds available to the industry.We are endeavouring to attract newowners to the industry by making it easier tobecome an owner or to form a syndicate.The registration cost of a syndicate inNSW is $250 whereas it is free in Queensland.Unfortunately, the advertising ofsyndicates may breach the Corporations Actand require persons in the business ofpromoting such to hold a Securities DealersLicense (such as the large racehorsesyndicaters)Sarah Pringle (07) 54264105 atCOCKATOO LODGE presents ...B itabilityaleBearability-Jindara Bale. Black Dog, 35kgsFrozen Semen Available. Fee $990 (inc GST)Sire of the brilliantPh 3245 2008 Fax 3823 3428 Distributor of TGS products Sales of ultrasound and magnetic therapy andall other veterinary electronic products For repairs and servicing of all typesveterinary electronicsPlease feel free to ring for a quote or advise on any products.All repairs are done by qualified electronics engineer and areguaranteed. We happily accept Credit cards and EFTPOS.Lincoln StanleyIn running 19.51 on Jan 28 over 366m atCapalaba (a track record), he recorded67.53 Kmph. No other greyhound in historyhas attained this speed, officially,over a measured distance.The (March, 2006) Journal Page 3

Members of the Broncos, Buster Seymour, Shaun Berrigan, Toni Carroll and Barry Berriganturned up at Mick and Kay Thrupp's Samford property to check out the Elite State-Call Collectpups that are up for sale. All proceeds from the sale of the pups will go to charity.Charity pups -Make an offerFOUR of the Broncos rugby league team arechasing an Elite State-Call Collect pup from thecharity litter.Barry and Shaun Berrigan, Toni Carroll andBuster Seymour have formed a syndicate to chaseone of the pups.Breeders Kay and Mick Thrupp donated theirchampion broodbitch Call Collect for a mating toElite State. The result was one dog and three bitchpups.The Thrupps have retained the male but the threebitches are for sale with all proceeds going tocharity.The Thrupps will even consider selling the dogpup if the offer is right.Offers must be made by phoning Mick Thrupp on(07) 33405333.The best offers for the pups will buy them.The offers close in mid-March and the Broncoshave already put in their offer for one of the pups.They made the offer after visiting the Thrupp’sSamford property recently.Call Collect’s first litter, which includes Varoom,Delicate Lee, Tool Of Trade, Collective Lee, IntenseLee and Non Blonde, have earned more than$190,000 in stakes.Call Collect was No 3 on the Brisbane Club’s damof the year standings in 2005. The pups werewhelped on November 23 last year.Part five in this series looks at extra uses forold favourites, Recharge and Neutradex.Extra uses, tips and handy hits - RechargeRecharge, the oral dehydration concentratefor greyhounds, is one of the most successfulspecific greyhound products worldwide.Recharge, is the only palatable “sports drink”specifically formulated for greyhounds torapidly replace fluid and body salt losses aftertravelling and racing. It lives up to its name inproviding a rapid restoration of fluid and vitalityafter stress periods.As most trainers are aware of the routine useof Recharge, the following information relatingto its benefits, extra uses and handy hints willstill be of value. Please note: The Get the Factselectrolyte brochure mentioned earlierdescribes electrolytes in detail, includingRecharge, and is available at no chargeby calling freecall number 1800 009 847.Information and benefitsRecharge for horses is not the sameas Recharge for greyhounds. Theformulations are totally different, so pleasedo not use the horse formulation whichcontains extra salt.Recharge for greyhounds is normally wellaccepted when given as a 10mL dose in a250mL (1cup) of cool water as a made-up drink.However, some greyhounds may not accept itinitially in water. In this case, try mixing 50-50 milk/water to improve acceptance, or in puremilk if necessary - bear in mind excess milk ina greyhound not used to it can cause bowelintolerance to lactose and result in low gradediarrhoea and a risk of further dehydration.Recharge concentrate can also beadministered over the tongue by syringe. Thisis the most commonly method given in the preraceperiod and after racing prior to returninghome, particularly during hot weather.Please note:When administering in this way do notexceed 10mL at a single dose and alwaysprovide fresh cool water, or milky water for thegreyhound to replenish fluids. Recharge willincrease the thirst response and fluid mustbe available immediately after dosage.However, avoid providing an excessive volumeof fluid to drink prior to racing, as the raceweight limit may be exceeded.Standard dosesBefore travelling: 5mL Recharge in half a cup(125mL) of water.During travelling: In hot weather for excitablegreyhounds - 5mL Recharge in half a cup of waterevery 1 1/2 - 2 hours.At kennelling: Ensure bodyweight is notoutside the greyhound’s weight limit.Non-dehydrated, quiet kennel greyhounds:Give 5mL Recharge in half a cup of water.Dehydrated, nervous, excitable greyhounds:Give10 mL Recharge in one cup full of water(limit amount to avoid exceeding weight limit).After racing: Give free access to 10mLRecharge in one cup of water prior to returntravelling.ADVERTISEMENTMONEY SAVING IDEAS FORGREYHOUND OWNERSPart 5Cramping greyhounds - dehydrated orexcitable greyhoundsAs well as 100 IU White E daily, 3g Beta-Celdaily, and 10g Calci-D daily in feed, give 10mLRecharge in one cup of water morning andevening. Provide a bowl of made up Rechargeand a bowl of fresh water as a choice in the kennel.Nursing bitches - hot weather, large littersProvide 40mL Recharge in a 1 litre bowl ofwater at all times, with a bowl of fresh water as achoice to replace fluids and electrolytes depletedby milk production.Pre-race dehydration - hot weatherMost trainers know when a greyhound isdehydrated. The slow skin return, the sunken eyes,the tucked up gut are all indicators of dehydration.When this is the case, give 10mL Recharge overthe tongue in the morning and evening for 2 daysprior to racing, provide fluid to drink and moistendry food by soaking for at least 15 to 20 minutesbefore feeding.Judicious use of Recharge provides rapidrestoration of fluid and vitality and helpsgreyhounds stay at the top.Extra uses, tips and handyhints for NeutradexNeutradex, the cream of the crop, is a milddiuretic and acid neutralizing syrup and is anotherinnovative Vetsearch product developed over 30years ago.It helps to combat the effects of acidosis anddehydration in greyhounds, particularly after fastwork. Neutradex contains sodium acid citrate ina highly palatable (caramel flavoured) sugar syrupformulation.Neutradex is a buffering agent, added to themild neutralizing power of alkaline salts, butproviding strong neutralizing or buffering activityagainst acid salts, or build up of acid in the bloodor urine. It acts to stimulate the thirst, provideadditional “alkaline reserves” for fast work. Italso helps to flush the kidneys, particularly aftertrialing or racing. Flushing increases the actionof the kidneys in clearing toxic wastes producedduring hard exercise.Please note: Neutradex should not be givenwithin 24 - 36 hours prior to racing, although itmay be given after the last trial or hard gallopbefore a race. This is because alkalinisation ofthe urine may increase the outflow of potassiumand the flushing effect may eliminate other preracesupplements of iron or B group vitamins, soas to reduce their retention time in the body.Routine useNeutradex is recommended as a routine“kidney tonic” after hard racing. It is notrecommended for every day use because of itspotential to increase the excretion of potassiumby alkalinizing of the urine (see above).The standard dose rate is 6mL mixed into themorning milk (or given by syringe over the tongue)for at least the first morning after a race, andpreferably for two mornings following a hardrace.Trainers should remember that althoughNeutradex is helpful in counteractingdehydration by stimulating the desire to drink,it is not as effective as Recharge in meetingelectrolyte needs and promoting fluidreplacement and electrolyte balance aftertravelling or racing.Beta-Cel, Beta-K, Recharge andNeutradex complement each other and maybe used in conjunction as the occasion arises.Poor appetite after racingGreyhounds not fit enough for the distanceor speed of a race often develop low gradeacidosis in their back and hind limb muscleswhich causes them to “blow up” and swellin the muscles within 30 minutes to 6hours after racing. This results indiscomfort, soreness and loss of appetite.Note: This degree of “sore muscles” isnot the severe form of exertionalrhabdomolysis or “muscle acidosissyndrome” that develops within 12 - 48hours after racing, where the animalrapidly dehydrates and loses body weight.In these more severe cases, immediateveterinary therapy with intravenous fluids andanti-inflammatory agents is required.A dose of 6mL of Neutradex given with 2Rebound tablets over the tongue on themorning after a hard, fast race, will helpneutralize the discomfort and stimulate theanimals desire to eat.In severe cases, a follow-up combination onthe second day, may help re-establish theappetite and encourage recovery after racing.More money saving ideas in part six of thisseries.The (March, 2006) Journal Page 4

LEFT: A youthful AshWilliams with Faust's Legend.RIGHT: Swimming daily ispart of the training routine forthe Williams team.BELOW: Williams with kennelstar Wiedersehen.Ash produces aLegend or twoByDAVID BRASCHANYONE who knows Ashleigh Williamscan vouch for the fact he’s “a pretty goodjudge”.And why wouldn’t he be, because Ash hasbeen around racing stables and kennels sincehe was 20, handling horses and greyhoundsthat rank among the best.Now 60, he has a 28-acre property atWoongoolba where he continues to churn outwinners and high-class gallopers.Born in Brisbane, Ash’s family came fromthe Esk area. His father Arnold worked onthe docks and Ash remembers heading off tothe races just about every Saturday when hewas a little fella.Ash went to Camp Hill High and playingcentre or five-eighth was part of the only openpremiership side the school has won.By the time he was 15, Ash was ready toquit school and take up an apprenticeship asa carpenter.But when he had turned 20 he needed asea change and decided to give strappingracehorses a try.“I worked for the late, great Harry Hattenat Ascot who at the time was training suchtop class horses as Prunda, Basalt and SisterWastle,” Ash told The Journal.He stayed there for 18 months beforebeing coaxed away by then premier Brisbanetrainer Fred Best.“Because I had worked as a carpenter, thetrainers loved to have me around to help fixthings for them,” he said.“I even had a stint with Jim Griffiths whohad flying machines like Emborne at the sametime. Those battles between Emborne andBasalt were something to see.”All this time Ash continued to playfootball.He played for Easts until he was Under20, went to Beenleigh for a couple of yearsand at this time met Peter Bellamy who wasplaying in the same league side.“I spent four years in the stables beforegoing back to building and even had a stinton Thursday Island as captain coach of thelocal side and won the premiership withthem,” he said.Ash didn’t give football away until he was32.While working in the stables in his early20s, Ash, like most other stable workers, wasalways on the lookout for a tip.“One day we ended up at Beenleigh dogsbecause a guy we knew had a couple of dogsin and he said they would win, one of themfor sure,” he said.“We went to Beenleigh for a bet, the firstone landed a good bet, and then the secondone won as well.“We thought this was pretty easy, so mycousin Greg Eaton suggested we get agreyhound or two ourselves.”So Ash bought two pups, three monthsold, from Mick O’Callaghan then one of thestalwarts of the industry in Queensland.“We knew nothing about traininggreyhounds, so Mick gave us a crash courseon what to do,” he said.How often does it happen?Those two dogs, Alpine Ruler and FineEmbrace, were outstanding.“Alpine Ruler won 12 races and was justone-tenth outside the track record at Lawnton,and Fine Embrace won 14 races,” said Ash.“We sold Alpine Ruler for 500 pounds.”It was at this time Ash met up with KevinMcDonald who “taught me everything I knowabout muscle work”.It was also a time when Ash ran foul ofofficialdom in greyhound racing. “It was asilly thing but the stewards were going to giveFine Embrace a ticket for failing to chase aftershe had WON a race,” he said.“I got pretty irate at the inquiry and‘touched’ one of the stewards. I got life.”An appeal to a new Control Board sixmonths later saw the ban lifted.In the early 80s Ash and wife Tess andstepson Jason Strauss headed off to Sydneyfor work.“There was more work in Sydney and alot of work for builders so we moved there in1982,” he said.Ash was not meant to train greyhoundsduring his stint in NSW, but happened to getback into the industry by accident.“I was working at Windsor and a guycalled Graham O’Keeffe said he had a matewith a dog that couldn’t win a race,” said Ash.Cosmo Commisso sent that dog to Ash totrain and it started to win. Big spendingCosmo said he would “buy a good dog” forAsh to train.That dog was Faust’s Legend.“He’s won two races at Bulli when wespotted him and Cosmo bought him for$12,000,” said Ash.In all Faust’s Legend started 68 times for29 wins, 27 seconds and seven thirds.In 1988 he downed Rich Marzipan andCity Skopos to win a semi-final of theAustralian Cup at Olympic Park and Cosmocollected $100,000 in winning bets.“He was a fantastic dog and made thefinals of the Australian Cup, Adelaide Cupand Perth Cup,” said Ash.“I met Brian Kutner in Melbourne thatyear. He was there with Daisy Clover whoalso made the Australian Cup final.”While Faust’s Legend was easily the best“money dog” from the Williams kennel, herates Clover Metre the best he has trained.“He won 12 at the Gabba from 558m to704m,” said Ash. “Adios Prince was anothergood dog we had in the early days and hefinished second to Top Simbi plenty oftimes.”Ash brought his family back to Brisbanein 1992 and has pottered about with a fewdogs ever since.But two and a half years ago he decidedto get serious about greyhound racing againand bought his present 28-acre property atWoongoolba.“It was a harness horse property that hasplenty of natural water,” he said.Ash has since put in a huge kennel block,a 400m straight track that is the equal to any,and has plenty of room to gallop pups.Since the move, the winners have flowedfreely. Jason picked out Brother Ron fromTasmania, bought him north and Ashproduced him to win 17 races and up to topgrade at Albion Park.Brother Jay, In Mode, Unravel and thebrilliant bitch Wiedersehen have beencarrying the flag in recent times.“We’ve got Surf Lorian and Lomond pupsto go on with, as well as those in trainingnow,” said Ash who has given up the buildingwork to concentrate on his greyhoundtraining.For such a small kennel, Ash Williamslands plenty of city winners.But then he’s had a great background inracing to prepare him for such success.The (March, 2006) Journal Page 5

Jimbooma JetBy OWEN EDMONDSI was talking to this dog today, regards his races wonHe told me in a greyhound’s way, why he loves to runHow he loves the car ride in, on race days or to trialWhy he tries so hard to win, to watch his owner smile“One sixty flamin’ starts I’ve had, and plenty more to comeI’m still as fit and fiery now as the day that I first runEven though a few months back I cracked a bloody hockThe treatment Barry gave me would fix an ironstone rockI didn’t need no six months off to mend a tiny crackJust a few short weeks, a coupla trials and presto I was backThat young bloke that handles me, I try to keep him straightThat’s young Josh, Barry’s boy. Well, we are sorta matesHe claims he’s getting giddy just watching me go roundBut he’s probably high on ego handling such a houndAnd when he dyes his hair reds and greens and bluesIt’s done to match the boxes, but I’ve stuffed him in the twoJust think of how I’ve helped him keeping fit and trimBut really I’m just showing Josh what it’s like to winYes, by first start was Capalaba at Christmas in O ThreeFrom box eight I won first-up, how easy can it beThen idled round for three short months before I won againIn that time, getting fit was probably my main aimBack in November year O Four, I struck a purple patchBrisbane, Lismore and Tweed Heads, a couple on each trackIn the money twelve times straight, boy was I feeling cuteSeven wins, four place cheques and a pair of fours to bootYes, I’ve done my best for Barry in the money stakesRising thirty seven grand in the Sunshine StatePlus the other bit I’ve earned across the Queensland borderI feel I’ve earned a crack at stud. I’m sure I won’t fire waterTwenty one wins, twenty four twos, thirty in the threeA damn good bread and butter hound, full of chase, that’s meSome say I’d chase through bricks walls, or up a shaky ladderAny thing that moves at speed, I’ll chase, it really doesn’t matterSo I’ll probably keep on racing for as long as it may takeTo show that I’m a candidate for the Queensland (iron dog) stakes”Liz MurrayRegistrarAs from 1 January 2006, the Authority will no longer use the word Confederacy to indicatea registration classification.All Confederacies will be renamed Syndicates. Syndicates can now have a maximum of19 members.Any member of a Syndicate is now entitled to train greyhounds owned by the Syndicate aslong as they have a Class 1, Class 2 or Class 3 Trainer’s licence.I have received a few phone calls regarding the changes in relation to the old Owner/Trainer registration and the new Class 3 Trainer’s licence.The change is a positive, not a negative.The Class 3 Trainer’s licence now allows you to train greyhounds that you own or partown and also allows you to train greyhounds for family members residing with you, withoutthe need to apply for a higher classification.There is no increase in fees and no extra forms to complete.Again I bring your attention to the change in the Stud Dog Statistics printed in this Journal.Due the number of services by artificial insemination with breeding units it has beendecided to publish all services undertaken in Queensland and also the services by InterstateStud Dogs to Queensland owned bitches.The stats will indicate if the service was natural, AI, AI with chilled semen or AI withfrozen semen.We would greatly appreciate your assistance by completing all the questions on applicationforms.We do our best to ensure that our application forms are user friendly and only ask thenecessary questions. Incomplete application forms delay processing and also increase costsfor the Authority.GREYHOUNDS WAproudly presents2006 AUTUMN CHASING CARNIVALMarch 4 – March 25, 2006$6,095 Schweppes Carnival Preludes (x3) – Cannington, 530mSaturday March 4, 2006$4,000 to the winners. Best 24 greyhounds (plus reserves) based on citysprint grade. Nominations, on a Feature Event Nomination Form, closeMonday February 27, 2006 at 8.30am WST.$30,000 Swan Draught Interstate Challenge – Cannington, 530m(Group 3), Saturday, March 11, 2006$20,000 to the winner. Best sprinters from WA vs best sprinters fromInterstate as selected by a grading panel. Carnival Prelude winners are automaticselections, if nominated. Nominations, on a Feature Event NominationForm, close Monday March 6, 2006 at 8.30am WST.$30,000 Swan Draught Interstate Stayers Challenge –Cannington, 715m (Group 3), Saturday March 11, 2006$20,000 to the winner. Best stayers from WA vs best stayers from Interstateas selected by a grading panel. Nominations, on a Feature Event NominationForm, close Monday March 6, 2006 at 8.30am WST.$268,700 SKY Channel Perth Cup Series –Cannington, 530mBest 64 greyhounds nominated (plus reserves) as selectedby a grading panel. Nominations, on a Feature EventNomination Form, close Monday March 13, 2006 at8.30am WST.Heats ($7,000 to the winner) – Saturday March 18, 2006$150,000 SKY Channel Perth Cup Final ($100,000 to the winner) – SaturdayMarch 25, 2006 (Group 1). For the first 8 qualifiers from the heats.also$22,555 SKY Channel Perth Cup Consolation (Group 3)$15,000 to the winner. For the second 8 qualifiers from the heats.and$15,025 SKY Channel Perth Cup Consolation (2)$10,000 to the winner. For the third 8 qualifiers from the heats.$89,140 SKY Channel Galaxy Series – Cannington, 715mBest greyhounds nominated based on city distance grade. Nominations, ona Feature Event Nomination Form, close Monday 13 March, 2006 at 8.30amWST.Heats ($5,000 to the winner of each heat)Saturday March 18, 2006$60,000 SKY Channel Galaxy Final ($40,000 tothe winner) – Saturday March 25, 2006(Group 2)As for any feature event in the west, Greyhounds WA will be only too pleased to assist with any accommodation and trialling requirements.For further information, or to express an interest in these Carnival events,contact David Shortte at Greyhounds WA on (08) 9458 4600 orfor Grading/Nomination queries contact Mark Bottcher/Tyrone Alberti at RWWA on (08) 9445 5287The (March, 2006) Journal Page 6

ABOVE: Postman's Mail crashes across the field from box five to set up a Young Guns lead, and goes on to beat Karma Stanley(below) at Albion Park. Trainer Tony Brett is more than pleased with the result (far right).Young Guns (520m)Albion Park1 POSTMAN’S MAIL $2.90(Just The Best-Miss Corleone)Owner” Yvonne KutnerTrainer: Tony Brett2 KARMA STANLEY $5(Go Wild Teddy-Hanson Pip)3 COMPLIANT $31(Token Prince-Must Obey)Others: 4 Back In Ten $11, 5 FarmorAssassin $12, 6 Yatala Zappa $17, 7 BarrioBlade $2.90, 8 Bush Honey $3.80.Time: 30.20.The Right MailTHE esteem Brian and YvonneKutner have for Postman’s Mail can bejudged by a few factors.The first is that when Tony Brettoffered to buy the dog on behalf of akennel client, there was no prying theJust The Best-Miss Corleone dog fromthe Kutners.The second is, when his older halfsister Texas Woman came on season thesame day as the recent Albion ParkYoung Guns final won by Postman’sMail, the Kutners immediately bookedthe bitch into Just The Best.“It’s a great cross and alreadyproven by this litter,” said Brian Kutner.Postman’s Mail had finished a closesecond to Berella Electra in a YoungGuns final at the Gold Coast a monthbefore.He then accounted for an outstandingfield of youngsters to win the AlbionPark version.Included in that field was his highlypromising litter sister Bush honey.“I trained him to win three of his firstfour starts and Tony (Brett) approachedme to buy him after those races,” saidBrian Kutner.“We didn’t want to sell him so I saidTony could train him.”Brett had prepared Kutner’s sonBrian jnr’s star galloper Black Enforcer,the 2005 Topgun winner, from MissCorleone's first litter.Brett also prepares Bush Honey.The night of the final turned out to bea happy one for Brian Kutner afterlooking dismal at one stage.Worth DoingCredibilityNo LiabilityJust The BestAmerigo ManFlying AmyTenthill FlyerPOSTMAN’S MAILWalkabout SidHead HonchoFitzroy LassMiss CorleoneLight Of FireLight SentenceAffidavit“My car broke down in Ipswich onthe way to the track,” said Kutner. “Ihad to get a taxi from Ipswich to AlbionPark.“The win has paid for the taxi fare.”POSTMAN'S RIDGEGreyhound ComplexTrialling Daily(Closed Tues & Wed)From May-Oct trials will run from7.30am to 9amContact John and Sharyn Collins0437 789076 or 0408 789076Ph (07) 46303688Not only did Postman’s Mail land the$10,000 winner’s purse for YvonneKutner, he also earned $1000 bonusesfor the dog’s breeder and owner as aQueensland-bred finalist.BEARABILITYBlue & White Dog, March '96, 35kg. (Credibility-Kissy Bear)Won 13 races from 14 starts. Trk Rec Twba 25.2.Excite AbilityGroup 1 Melb CupGroup 1 Topgun FinalistBitability BaleGroup 2 Geelong CupGroup 2 Tweed GalaxyZaabilityMultiple trk rec holderFee: $770 F.S. availableContact Ken Mew (07) 55464245Star WatchGroup 1 Sapphire ClassicFinalistGroup 1 Hobart ThousandBear CreekGroup 2 Geelong CupGroup 1 Topgun reserveWagamammoDapto 270m recordA Group Producing Sire of Exceptional Racers and Quality BroodbitchesCoominya Lodge280 LARSENS RD, COOMINYAWHELPING - Heated whelping bays with experienced mid-wife on hand. Bitchesfed the best of everything .REARING - Pups reared on our property are pre-educated before breaking in. Plentyof room to run in our 90m puppy yards with shade and warm, snug kennels. Eukanubaalways available for snacking with fresh beef bones providing healthy teeth and gums. Wefollow a comprehensive worming program, pups get hydrobathed regularly and receiveplenty of handling.SPELLING - Tell us what you need! Recovering from injury? We have laser andultrasound equipment and a “hospital” area where they can be kept quiet. Need a breakfrom racing ? We have two huge paddocks they can be let loose in once or twice a day withor without other dogs. They’ll be fed a racing diet if required and will be rugged in winter.Pups for Sale: SURF LORIAN-SLOWOODHALLUCINATE-AMAZING MEG; TRENDY LEIGH-WHERE'S WENDYContact CATHY & RON JACKSON Ph 54264276 or 0428929228The (March, 2006) Journal Page 7

Ryan aimsto be betterthan theHoi PoloiByDAVID BRASCHPETER Roy jokes that his nephewRyan Ayre was so keen on greyhoundsfrom a young age that he even appliedwith his school to do work experiencewith Roy as a prospective trainer.Roy’s sister Fay is Ryan’s mum.“I don’t know if the family was toohappy with me getting Ryan involved ingreyhound racing, but the kid loves thegame and he’s got a flare for it,” saidRoy who has long had his own flare forgetting a greyhound to win races.Ryan, now 26, was hooked “fromabout grade seven” when he went asPups For Sale40 acre property provides ...* Spacious galloping paddockswith dams and shade* Quality feeding and wormingprogram* Pups taught to lead at anearly age and handledregularly* All pups kennelled beforebreaking in* Excellent facilities availablefor whelping littersoften as he could to “Uncle Pete’s”kennels at Arana Hills.Ryan couldn’t wait to get his firstdog. He also couldn’t wait to get workingso he could afford the greyhounds heZ ammit'sRearing andSpelling Farm'If you want yourpuppy to havegood nutrition,plenty ofgalloping andconstant care,take advantage ofyears ofexperience withinthe industry andgive it the beststart in life onour farm'GEORGEZAMMITFor any information, pedigrees, faxes, e-mails or photosContact George Zammit (07) 54266209wanted and picked up an apprenticeshipas a carpenter.“I bought my first dog for $1000when I was 18,” Ryan told The Journal.It was Royston Magic (TravellingGhost-Magic Mittens) which he boughtat an Ipswich Auction and proceeded towin five races with including his one andonly Thursday night win at Albion Parkon March 11, 1999.“But at 18 I decided to move out ofhome and into a house with some mates,so greyhounds took a back seat for ashort time,” said Ryan.Royston Magic joined Roy’s kennelsand won 10 more races.But it wasn’t that successful a startfor Ryan.“Royston Magic had eight starts anddidn’t run a place, but then won amaiden heat and final at Capalaba, tworaces at Ipswich and then the Thursdaynight win at Albion Park,” he said.Ryan and his mates parted ways sixyears ago when he met Samantha andthe pair have been together since,marrying in September last year.“We bought a place at WavellHeights together in 2001 and straightaway I got a few more dogs,” said Ryan.Peter Roy had great success withRoyston Raider (Worthy Reward-Una’sRevenge) who set a track record over630m at Ipswich.Peter and Ryan shared ownership inRoyston Mist a daughter of Arelem andUna’s Revenge.“We put Royston Mist to ShapeShifter and I got four of the litter, GameOver, Amigo Fast, Raid The Gold andEnshape and they all won races for me,”said Ryan.Game Over was the best winning ninebut he had very little early pace.Enshape finished fourth at Albion Parkin a National Distance state final.In all the four won 22 races for Ryan.Only a few months ago Ryan andYouthful trainer Ryan Ayre withpromising youngster Hoi Poloi.Samantha bought Les Lewis’Burpengary greyhound property.“We’d had a few problems with thecouncil over the dogs at Wavell Heights,so when this property came up, wejumped at the chance,” said Ryan.“We’ve got kennels, pup yards and astraight track all on three acres. It’sperfect for the six dogs I’ve got.”Ryan keeps himself busy. He has justbeen appointed a supervisor for CraftBuilding.He’s up at 4am to work his dogs andhome in the afternoon to go racing.His team includes highly promisingHoi Poloi in who he shares ownershipwith Peter Roy.He also has two Surf Lorian-BogieBenz pups at seven months old which heshares ownership with Col “Hollywood”Hamilton.Ryan came to train Hoi Poloi, winnerof her first five starts, by accident.“Peter decided to sell up his Arana Hillshome and move to Kallangur so I got thedogs while he was setting up his newhome,” said Ryan.Hoi Poloi has continued to improveand is targeting the Ipswich Auctionseries.Ryan has a plan to stay in greyhoundracing for good.“I’m looking at getting bitches totrain and breed myself a future in thisindustry,” he said.“Samantha loves the dogs and helpsout a lot with the GAP program.“I’ll keep my team to a manageablenumber.”Ryan is managing them to perfection.A dog is the onlything on earth thatloves you more thanhe loves himselfThe (March, 2006) Journal Page 8

Heat stress hits WhiskyJOURNEY Park Stud and Terry Hines, owner of WhiskyAssassin, have announced the son of Awesome Assassin-PrincessWhisky has suffered heat stress recently which has had a shorttermimpact on his sperm production.During December/January, Sydney suffered 40-degreetemperatures. Journey Park Stud consulted with a number ofleading independent vets and the University of NSW was engagedand a series of tests undertaken.The tests confirmed Whisky Assassin suffered heat stress andwill require six weeks rehabilitation to allow his sperm levels toreturn to normal.“We have been reassured by the experts that the condition isa common one for young stud dogs and they assured us he will beable to return to full stud duties during the March quarter,” astud spokesman said.“Both the well being of Whisky Assassin and the protection ofbreeders are at the forefront of Journey Park’s decision making.“The dog is booked out until the new quarter starting March 1.Yes we all know what impact Awesome Assassin had as a sire...But...Just how good is Princess Whisky as a dam?Well let me remind you...Princess Whisky is the dam ofANOTHER WHISKYExits box 5 in a heat of the time honoured GROUP 1National Derby at Wentworth Park scoring in a slippery29.89 and started fav in the final.andPrincess Whisky is the dam ofANNA LEE WHISKYDefeats the best bitches in the countrylanding the 2006 New Zealand Oaks.Out of interest Princess Whisky is also the dam of:-Josh’s Whisky - SA Oaks heat winner 29.83- Adelaide Cup heat winner 29.67Whisky Lodge Lad- Warrugal St Ledger Classic heat winner 23.94 BOD- Warrugal maiden in a flying 23.96 BOD (FFA 24.57)Whisky Lee - Richmond a nose outside the track record 30.51scoring by a massive 15 lengths (record 30.50)- Wentworth Pk 30.33Well what if I can tell you that you can have the best of both worlds...WhiskyAssassinAwesome Assassin x Princess Whisky(Light Of Fire x Tranquil Flame) (Captain Standby x Cayenne Bale)Black Dog - Whelped Jan, 02 - 34KgIt’s no wonder that he smashed 4track records ... it’s all in the pedigree.Interesting FactGroup1 National Derby at Wenty PK.The first three placings were filled by that Dominant sireline!!Brother Knows 1st by Solve The Puzzle ... Light Of Fire ... New Tears ... Pretty ShortWatch The Web 2nd by Awesome Assassin ... Light Of Fire ... New Tear ... Pretty ShortVictory Glen 3rd by Most Awesome ... Awesome Assassin ... Light Of Fire ... New Tears ... Pretty ShortAnd only a head separated 1st and second in a sizzling 29.85 gallop!!Stud Fee: $3,300* inc GST *plus freight for frozen (nil pups free return or money back)Visit www.whiskyassassin.com.au for the latest news.NOTE: PROGESTERONE TESTING DONE ON-SITE. Frozen semen availableContact: John & Jane Carruthers 0408 444 445The (March, 2006) Journal Page 9

CraigbuildssmartteamBy DAVID BRASCHCRAIG Chandler admits his love affairwith greyhound racing has been an “onagain, off again” affair.At the moment ... he’s in love.Craig, 44, has a small, but everexpandingteam of dogs at his Buccanproperty including the promising SirCyrus a recent Gold Coast, Capalaba andIpswich winner in fast times.Craig’s love of the industry wasinstilled in him by his dad Roy.“Dad and a bunch of mates got a fewdogs years ago,” said Craig. “One of thosewas Agricola Lass who was trained byDarryl Heck and went from fifth grade toFFA class at the Gabba, specially over 704metres.“Everyone had a good time with her.”As is the usual case, one dog led toanother, which led to another.“The boys bred with Agricola Lass andit went from there,” said Craig.By then 19 years old and wanting toget into the swing of things in greyhoundracing, Craig and his father bought a dogfrom Melbourne called Tivoli Tootsie whoeventually won “five or six” at the old GoldCoast track.“And we bred from Tivoli Toostsie,” hesaid. “Got five pups and kept them allincluding Tivoli Gamble who was aLawnton specialist winning 18 of her 54starts.”Craig was training by this time, dadwas left to finance the venture.Saturday (night) April 1Heats Golden Easter Egg (520m)Best 80 plus reserves. Noms close March 28 10am.Monday (day meeting) April 3Heats Multiquip Magic Maiden Series (520m)Noms close March 24, 10am.Monday (night) April 3Heats Grand Roxy Rapid Pursuit Trophy (520m)5th Grade Best 32 plus reserves.Heats Grand Roxy Distance Challenge (720m)5th Grade. Best 16 plus reserves.Noms for both races close March 28, 1pm.Saturday (night) April 8Semi-finals Golden Easter Egg (520m)1st, 2nd, 3rd in each heat plus two fastest 4ths qualified April 1.Heats Globe Memorial Easter Chase (720m)Non graded. Best 16 plus reserves. Noms close April 4, 10am.Monday (night) April 10Semi-finals Multiquip Magic Maiden Series (520m)Runners qualified April 3Grand Roxy Rapid Pursuit Trophy Final (520m)$7000 to winner. Runners qualified April 3.Grand Roxy Distance Challenge Final (720m)$7000 to winner. Runners qualified April 3.Saturday (night) April 15Final Group 1 Nice Products Golden Easter Egg (520m)$130,000 to winner.Group 3 Globe Memorial Easter Chase (720m)$20,000 to winner.Final Group 3 Multiquip Magic Maiden Series (520m)$20,000 to winner.Group 3 Nice Products Egg Consolation (5230m)$15,000 to winner.Inquiries: GBOTA (02) 96497166Noms for all meetings to the NSW GRA fax (02) 97495042 or (02) 97495043GoldenEasterYou can bet where the action isEggCarnival“We put Tivoli Gamble to WoodlandCitizen, we had won a free service to thedog, kept the seven pups and none of themwere much good,” he said.As anyone in greyhound racing wouldknow, the finances were stretched.“My wife Sharon and I were renting aplace at Wynnum at the time and after thelack of success with that litter, I decidedto have a spell from dogs for a few years.”Those few years turned out to be almostsix. “We focussed on other things andstarted a family.” They have two childrenBrooke, 10, and Nathan, 8.A few years ago Craig was getting theitch to get a dog again.“I saw an advert for a Just The Bestbitch from a damline Jim Galloway had,”he said.Eventually the couple bought a bitchcalled Dancing Danica and gave her toClaude Dacey to train.“There was trouble with the bitch andeventually she came home to us,” saidCraig. “I bought a set of kennels andsuddenly I was back training.”But Dancing Danica was trouble.Eventually Warren Scanella got her toturn the corner and at her next race startDancing Danica won at Albion Park bynine lengths in 30.45.“She won a few for us after that buteventually tore an Achilles tendon.”It wasn’t long after that Craig hadbought another dog, Dancing Danica wasLetter to the EditorThe Chandlerfamily was allon hand whenSir Cyrus wonrecently atIpswich.put into pup but was bitten by a snake anddied when she was five weeks into thepregnancy.“I lost interest after that and thoughtthat would be the end of me training,” hesaid.It wasn’t.Only a few years ago he and Sharonbought five acres at Buccan. The propertyhas a 25-dog license and Craig set aboutstocking it with racing dogs.He bought a Brett Lee-Hypo Havocbitch and put her into pup to Surf Lorianand plans on taking her to Lindale Bluenext.He has Sir Cyrus winning now andwhile he rates him handy, says his boxmanners need work.“I’ve got three in work and three youngones now 14 months old,” he said. “I’mworking on a straight track now andreckon it will be 12 months to get theproperty fully established.”Craig’s dad Ray is 75 now and utilisesa walker to get around. “But he still comesto the dogs with us every time we are racingand loves coming,” said Craig. “In fact,dad is part of the RC Syndicate that racesthe dogs.“And he comes out to the property asmuch as he can.”Craig Chandler is putting into place thebasis of a successful greyhound racingoperation.His dad has seen to that.Dear Sir,I am replying to Phil Bennett’s comments regarding the “perception” that the participantsthink the Authority does not consider their submissions.I would like to rectify the word “perception” to “FACT”.I have sent submissions to the Authority over the years and not only were they notconsidered, it never was acknowledged that they even received them. A courteous letterthanking a licensee for their time would have sufficed.I came to the conclusion, like many others no doubt, that the decisions were alreadymade and they were only going through the beaurocratic process of “consultation.”I would like to give another example of the “customer friendliness” the GRA are totheir participants. Recently, my wife was paid some prizemoney by mistake. A commonoccurrence, I believe. We only train one dog at the moment and he won his next two races.We assumed they would adjust on the next payment. No. The money had to be paid backseparately.My wife paid the money into the local office before Christmas.We resume racing in the New Year and here is my wife’s “Wanted Dead or Alive”photo on office wall as a Defaulter. Everyone got a laugh but when she went to nominatethe next week she was refused as she was a defaulter.I wonder why no one wants to race dogs in Queensland with a “big brother” attitudelike this.Phil McMillan (Licencee since 1977)The (March, 2006) Journal Page 10

ByDAVID BRASCHA GROUP of enthusiasts is behind apush for drag lure coursing to be introducedat Capalaba.Di O’Donnell, well know to thegreyhound racing industry as chief ofDinkyDi Web Designs, was sitting at homewatching Sky’s Catching Pen one Sunday.“I spotted a segment on drag lurecoursing and was fascinated, made a fewinquiries and here we are,” she told TheJournal.“Here we are” is to the stage where theCapalaba Club has got behind the idea withan approach to the GRA Board and a seriesof exhibition races are being planned,before a full scale drag lure coursingcalendar is introduced.Drag Lure Coursing is just like live harecoursing, but on a straight track, behind adrag lure of course, with two dogs slippedjust like it is still done in Ireland.Di and Capalaba recently hosted JudiHurley, the secretary and racing manager ofthe GBOTA Coursing Club in SouthAustralia, to give the Queenslanders someguidance etc on drag lure coursing.The South Australian club has 12 dateseach year and has a home track at Virginia,35 minutes from Adelaide but in the middleof the greyhound population in that state.“The season runs from April to October,a winter sport because of the factgreyhounds race sometimes up to threetimes a day.South Australia was the last state to stoplive hare coursing, back in the mid-80s.“Drag lure coursing is a greatalternative for some dogs, specially thosewho have difficulty getting around cornerson oval racetracks, or cannot run 500metres,” Judi told The Journal.Judi said her club has about 130members and the feature event each year isthe Waterloo Cup worth $3000 to thewinner. The running of that time-honouredevent alternates between the GBOTACoursing club and the Mt Gambier clubeach year.The Waterloo Cup is five rounds, withone of a Saturday and four to win the finalon the Sunday.“The distance of each slip is about 325metres from slips to the catching pen,” saidGraftonCarnivalGrafton Easter carnival is fastapproaching with heats of the EasterMaiden on Saturday April 8 with thefinal to be held on Saturday April 15,which will also see the running of theGrafton Derby and Oaks.Thanks to Sam Cauchi of RockyRidge Farm, Brian Kutner jnr (BlackEnforcer) and Jim Osborn (Elite State)free services to Elite State, BlackEnforcer and Cyrus The Virus will beprovided to the winners of the EasterMaiden, Derby and oaks.The Easter Maiden will be sponsoredby NSW GBOTA.The Derby and Oaks will besponsored by Sam Cauchi’s Rocky RidgeFarm, Brian Kutner jnr and JimOsborn.Racing is on a big, safe, loam surface.Country grading applies, see add in thisissue.Judi. “The actual race distance is about 300metres.”Capalaba’s drag lure coursing distanceswould be about the same.“The benefits of drag lure coursing aremany, as I have already mentioned,” saidJudi.“But because the slip is against only oneother dog, it also benefits field shy dogs,those that may be hopeless out of thestarting boxes, youngsters needing a bigconfidence booster, dogs coming back frominjury, and even those jaded by a lot ofcircle track racing.”The current star of drag lure coursing isToora Tiger a Victorian dog and a 29.80winner around Sandown.“He was put out at Sandown for fightingbut in three months coursing he has won$13,000 and was the first to win theVictorian and South Australian WaterlooCups.South Australia runs a Derby and Oaks,worth $800 to the respective winners, theCommittee Cup and the Rising Star Stakes.The latter is open to 16 dogs and iscompleted on the same day.“We have a bookie fielding on thecoursing and in years gone by he wouldturn over $40,000 on the day, but that hasdwindled to about $2000 these days,” saidJudi.“People love to go coursing. Dogs arenot kenneled, it’s a more relaxed day.”Fee$660Stud feeincludesprogesteronetesting andsurgicalinseminationby DrChristineKidd.LEFT: Di O'Donnell,Judi Hurley and Boarddeputy chair KerryWatson were atCapalaba putting sometouches onto the draglure coursing idea.RIGHT: Drag LureCoursing in action.Qld push forIn Queensland it is expected dogs wouldbe kennelled simply because of the weatherconditions.“We are hoping to run some exhibitionraces between events at Capalaba in thenext few months,” said Di.“Bob Patching has got involved with thepush for this form of racing and has been agreat help.“We believe it would be easy to adoptthe South Australian rules here and arehopeful we could get underway sometimedrag lurecoursingStudmaster: Pat HennessyPh (02) 66725183email cheechville@optusnet.com.,au(Awesome Assassin-Highland Bride)Flying Scottthis year.”The recent Irish live hare coursingDerby, Oaks and Champion Stakesattracted almost 50,000 to the threeconsecutive days at Powerstown Park inClonmel.Coursing is a tradition in Ireland, thehome of greyhound racing.A few dedicated Queenslanders hope tobring a little piece of that tradition toCapalaba in the not too distant future.Accommodation WantedMale 62-year-old owner-trainer with onegreyhound ready to raceseeks accommodation with othergreyhound personwithin 60 minutes of Brisbane.Able to help in spare time (weekends)with your dogs/farm etc.Can pay rent to $150-$200 per weekPh: 0427 101970or AH 0403 656170WON 25Alb PkWenty PkSandownMeadowsIpswich Trk RecChaseSpeedStaminaCould win fromanywhere ... onany track!The (March, 2006) Journal Page 11

Brett Le Man scores the Broncos first NRL try (left) while Capalabarecord breaker Lincoln Stanley (below) is in hot pursuit.RIGHT: Ted and Joy Le Man with their pride and joy.Lincoln nowFree Progesterone Test - No pups, full refundELITE STATE $2750(Just The Best-Spark Again)BLACK ENFORCER $1650*(Token Prince-Miss Corleone)SOLVE THE PUZZLE $1650(Light Of Fire-Magic Riddle)MODERN ASSASSIN $990(Awesome Assassin-Magic Gairn)CYRUS THE VIRUS $880(Black Shiraz-Mystery Bird)FORTIFIED RUSH* $770(Fortified Speed-Greys Arizona)LOCHINVAR JET $550(Head Honcho-Light Sentence)Frozen semen available forStrike Attack (Brett Lee-Tomerong Sal) $660andToll Security (Rapid Journey-Sunset Savannah) $1550* Plus surgicialIt's OfficialYou can now book trials by phone on(07) 54264338 or 0427 264338(at least 24 hours ahead please) atENCOUNTER KENNELSBreaking In facility for your race dogs or pups onour new super safe track. (Limited to 20 dogs per day -due to high demand)Track operates AMTues, Thurs, Saty,Sun (trials byappointment)Favourite Time is to be the last dog raced byTed and Joy.He eclipsed the previous mark held sinceMay 2001 by Mick Zammit’s sensationalZaability at 19.54.Ted, who will be 70 in March, and Joyhad tired of buying well-bred pups withoutRocky Ridge'WeCare'RICK FALL. Lot 13 Wotan Rd, Atkinson Dam Q 4311FarmSAM CAUCHIJones Rd, Calga, NSWPH (02) 43751145Fax: (02) 43751129Mob: 0418 428786Our track is an ULTRA-SAFE surface.Box and Arm re-education availablethe fastestRearingSpellingBreaking-inIN March 1988 when son Brett crashedover to score the very first try for the newestmember of the National Rugby Leaguecompetition, the Broncos, Ted and Joy LeMan thought that would be the biggest thingin the family’s sporting history.Ted and Joy didn’t reckon on January 28,2006.That’s the day Brett’s feat paled intoinsignificance (well, not quite). It was the dayTed and Joy produced Lincoln Stanley tobreak the long-standing Capalaba track recordwith a 19.51 victory.Ironically the son of Bitability Balemuchsuccess.“We’d spent eight or 10 years battlingaway with little bitches, most of them under25kgs, getting knocked about in races,” saidTed.“I was talking to Chicka Scott at Capalabaone day and told him I was looking for a trieddog to buy and that it would be our last onebefore we retire.”Chicka knew of just the dog.It was Lincoln Stanley who was raced byLynne Ivanovic and trained by Shayne Parkerat Coominya.“Back in March last year Lynne was atCapalaba to see Lincoln Stanley race in amaiden,” said Ted. “She was thinking ofbuying the dog and went along to see himrace.”Unfortunately Lynne didn’t get to see thedog race. She suffered a stroke at the trackand was rushed to hospital.Husband Peter arrived soon after with thenews that “Lincoln had won”. Lynne boughtthe dog soon after.“Ironically, the very day Lynne was at theGRA offices changing the papers over forLincoln Stanley, Joy and I were at the counterrenewing our licenses,” said Ted.Fast forward to October and Ted Le ManJust forthe RecordHere is a small sample of dogs rearedand/or educated atEncounter Kennels &Breaking In Tracksince openingGATCHELO(won 2005 Ipswich Derby 30.65 BT,Alb Pk winner 30.30)RAVENHILL(Won 2005 City of Ipswich GoldCup, Alb Pk 30.30 BT)WIEDERSEHEN(multiple Alb Pk winner, 5 ina row 30.11.BT)SUAVE FELLA(won Maiden Alb Pk 30.27 thensold interstate)JEANIE'S GIRL(winner Alb Pk 600m 35.34,Ipswich 630m 37.70)CredibilityBearabilityKissy BearBitability BaleGrove Whisper*Jindara BaleStar LeeLINCOLN STANLEYNew TearsUltimate WishLauren’s DesireFavourite TimeSpider’s Me MumBrindle CheliLulu Foxwas having his fateful talk to Chicka Scottwho knew at the time that the Ivanovics feltLincoln Stanley needed a small kennel toproduce his best.Lincoln by that time had won three racesfrom 17 starts but had already won in 19.95up Capalaba earlier that month.Ted and Joy bought Lincoln Stanley.“The first time I had a look at him I saidto myself ‘he’ll do me’,” said Ted.Ted and Joy let Lincoln Stanley settle in.They claim having him in a two-dog kennelhas brought the dog out in himself but theyalways knew he could run.“Dogs are 24/7 and Joy and I had decidedwe would like to go out with a winner, havingsome fun, instead of carting slow dogsaround,” he said.Ted also puts a lot of the success ofLincoln Stanley down to the fact he haschanged his feeding routine for the dog. “Isplit feed him, he gets the same amount, buthalf in the morning and the other half at night,”he said.“It has settled him down at night.”While the track record at Capalaba washis highlight, Lincoln Stanley has also wonin 24.28 at the Gold Coast, not far off SurfLorian’s track record of 24.06.Ted says Gyprock Bob was as good a dogas he has trained, but Lincoln Stanley hasgiven him the greatest thrills.“Joy and I are on cloud nine,” he said.“The phone hasn’t stopped ringing, Reg Kay,John Murray, Edna Stafford ... and plentyothers have rung to congratulate us.”Ted is in no hurry with his dog. He’llcontinue to run him through his grades andeventually head to Albion Park when he feelshe’s ready.“Joy and I get up at 3.45am every morningto walk the dogs, and head to Capalaba acouple of times a week to gallop ... and it’s apleasure to do it,” he said.Good dogs and track records suddenlymake you young again.The (March, 2006) Journal Page 12

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ByDAVID BRASCHTriviaQuizTest your knowledge ofgreyhound racing in TheJournal's Trivia Quiz ...andwin aVetsearchProductsPackAnswer the quiz below, send yourentries to: Vetsearch Quiz, c/o GRAJournal, PO Box 93, Nundah, Qld,4012 and the first correct entryopened will win the VetsearchProducts.1 Trainer Lincoln Stanley2 Runner-up 2006 Alb PkYoung Guns3 Date of Perth Cup final4 Dam of Villasanti5 Stud fee Surf Lorian6 Sire Saintly Crew7 Trainer Closing Argument8 Bone Dust's winningYoung Guns time9 Dam of Over Flo10 Cairns YoungGuns winnerAnswers will be printed in theOctober edition with the winner ofthe Vetsearch Pack. Entries must bereceived by September 16.Vetsearch Customer Service1800 242100February Answers1 Owen Edmonds2 Just The Best3 Mick & Amber Boody4 Denise Robinson5 February 256 Gallant Anne7 Big Ginger Boy8 29.669 2510 Shirdon's AlarmWinner: K OlsenJOHN Hutchison didn’t have much hopeof escaping the greyhound racing bug.From the time he was a teenager, he, hisdad Alfred and brother Jim “all of us a bit ofa punter” went greyhound racing six days aweek in Victoria.“Our routine was, Olympic Park onMonday, Geelong on Tuesday, Traralgon onWednesday, Sandown Thursday, Warragulon Friday and on Saturday we went toCranbourne,” John told The Journal.Sunday was a day of rest ... in those daysthere was no Sunday racing to attract theHutchison family.“By 18, Jim and I had bought our firstgreyhound, a pup we bought from one of thetrade papers of the time, but it was no good,”said John.So the boys decided to do their homework,got a pile of Australian Stud Books andresearched the best damlines about.“We spotted that Best Betsy had been ahuge influence, found that the Maxwells inSwan Hill had plenty of pups that traced backto her so headed up to see them.”From those initial purchases came somehigh class gallopers.“About this time I met my wife Wendyand she and I soon left the dogs to Jim torace,” said John.“Jim was never a breeder so he gave thebitches back to the Maxwells and so many ofthem became influential in pedigrees, bitcheslike Sweet Akii, Mush Husky and Red Akii.”The Hutchisons were married in 1978 andJohn decided to concentrate on a family andwork commitments.“Wendy has always been involved inshowing dogs, Samoids initially and BichonThreeNEWmodelsto choosefrom ...John and WendyHutchison withhandy sprinterAlexander Allen.Fuse in more recent times,” said John.“In 1986 we were in England for thefamous Cruffs Dog Show and while there wenoticed the product Eukanuba and couldn’thelp but be impressed with the way dogsimproved when fed the product.”John and Wendy decided Australia wasready for Eukanuba.“The parent company was in the US andwe even had to get legislation re-written toget the product into the country,” said John.From 1989, when Eukanuba first went onthe market, until 1999 the Hutchisons builtthe production and sale of this alternativefeeding product into a $15 million business.Because of John’s long-time interest ingreyhound racing, he felt that industry wasready for Eukanuba as well.“We became the biggest sponsors ofgreyhound racing in Australia,” he said. “Atone time we sponsored such races as theBrisbane Cup, Easter Egg, cups at Warragul,Geelong and Ballarat, the Laurels and SilverChief, the Nationals and the Derby and Oaksin South Australia.“Our yearly sponsorship budget was$500,000.”But like all good things, it came to an end.“The parent company in the States, IAMS,decided to take control of the outlets all overthe world,” said John. “So we looked aroundform, in our opinion, an even better versionand developed Nutrience.”But by 2002, after two years building upthe business they decided retirement was thebest option for them, sold up and retired.Because of John and Wendy’s closerelationship with greyhound racing, and themany friends they had in the industry, theydecided to get involved in ownership, and thewinners came thick and fast.They paid $4500 for Keen To Run andhe won $16,000 both here and eventually inNZ. He was a flying machine who set a trackrecord at Geelong over 347m in the early 90s.“We even got a frozen semen straw fromhim and have just mated a bitch of ours calledWestar Whisper,” said John.Good friends Gavin and RobinaFitzpatrick suggested the Hutchisons drop inan visit famous UK breeder-trainer NickSavva on a trip to the UK.“Gavin told us there was a bitch Nick hadthat would suit Australia and he might bewilling to sell her, so we headed off to temptNick top part with Westar Dance a daughterof Curryhills Gara and the Irish Derbywinning bitch The Other Toss,” said John.It was at that time that John and Wendysaw the fastest dog they have ever seen race.“It was at Walthamstow and we wereguests of Nick who had a young dog calledThe (March, 2006) Journal Page 14

John's come backto greyhounds ...the Qld wayLarkhill Jo racing that night at either his firstor second race start,” said John.“He won by 15 lengths and ran just .05off the track record. I tried to buy him, butNick was not parting with him. He became asuperstar and a really great sire.”When John and Wendy got home toMelbourne, Savva rang back and said theycould buy Westar Dance.She came to Australia and when trainedby Robbie Britton won several races. At studshe was a goldmine, producing three litterswith some outstanding dogs from her litterby Just The Best.Westar Return ran a track record atCannington, Westar Sparkle and WestarSupreme were all top class.The bitches from Westar Dance now formthe basis of John and Wendy’s greyhoundracing future.But along the way they have not beenfrightened to buy a smart dog. Renzo Ferrariwas bought from Sarah Pringle and developedinto a top grader at The Meadows.“I even offered $45,000 for Big Smigwhen he was a youngster with the idea ofsending him to Ireland to contest their Derby,”said John. “He would have been a sensationover there.”About 14 months ago, John and Wendydecided they’d had enough of the cold inVictoria and moved to Pallara on Brisbane’soutskirts, buying a four acre propertypreviously owned by Mick Lindsay.“We brought a lot of average grade fivedogs from Melbourne up with us and quicklyrealized they were average grade five dogsup here as well,” he said.“The depth of fields in Victoria are better,six of the eight runners having great chances,but in Queensland it is more like three or fourof the eight runners with chances.”John left behind a stint of four years onthe committee at The Meadows, two of thoseas vice-chairman.“The Meadows is one of the mostprestigious clubs in Australia and areextremely progressive,” he said. “The moveto Saturday night racing has been wonderfullysuccessful.“The club spent plenty of money,employed its own chef and now the place ispacked for dinner every Saturday night.”John is proud of the fact he helped revampthe Australian Cup carnival with the inclusionof such feature events at The Temlee, RookieRebel etc.And for two years he helped produce thesuccessful radio program “At The Boxes” onSport 927 which involved The Meadows’popular CEO Marg Long and Geoff Collins.“It’s something that is long overdue inQueensland,” said Hutchison. “We found itgave owners and trainers a profile they hadnot been able to achieve before that. It liftedthe profile of the sport.”Hutchison has been in Brisbane sinceMarch last year and knows there are a myriadof ways to improve the industry here, speciallyat Albion Park.“Everyone seems to have given up atAlbion Park,” he said. “They obviouslybelieve they can’t get people there so whytry.”Hutchison reeled off a number of simpleideas he had to counter this.“And one thing I have noticed in theindustry in Queensland, there is no youngpeople coming through with dogs. It’ssomething we have to do something about andquickly,” he said.“Greyhound racing, with the exception ofMelbourne and Perth, seems to have lost ageneration or two in all states.”He sees the urgent need for a “young”committee at Albion Park.“It costs $25 to become a member at TheMeadows each year and for that each memberFOR SALEGREYHOUND PROPERTY(New, never been lived in)Upstairs: large bedroom, built-in robe, toilet and shower, carpeted.Downstairs: large lounge & kitchen, tiled. 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Offered for sale again, due to previous sale falling through.Price $300,000 (firm price)All inquiries 0437 343925or 0409 638392is invited to a special dinner once a year, aswell as their usual members privileges,”Hutchison said.John and Wendy have a number of handyperformers in the kennel now, a number ofUnit 5/6, 3 Jacques Crt, Lawnton, 4501Phone (07) 3285 7444 Fax (07) 3825 8444Email us at bigdogpetfoods@bigpond.comAnd Supplement Price ListMinces (2kg bags)$/kgChicken Mince $1Beef Minces (lean) $2.35Racing Beef Mince (15%) $2.35Weaner (all-in-one) $2.30Edge (beef, f&v, bone, offal, 15% fat) $2.30Breeders Choice (chk, f&v, offal, meat) $1Bones (bulk buy average weight 15kg)Beef Brisket $2Biscuits/Kibble (20kg)Top Pets Delight $18Super-cellTop Draw $23Digger (Vit, Min, Iron & Amino Acid sup) $25Supplements450gm $11Vitamin E (1kg) $45Vitamin E (200mg)1kg $17$12Vitamin 3 (1kg) $30Electrolytes (1kg) $30Methionine (450gm) $15Bovine Colustrum Formula (450gm) $35NEW!ABOVE: John hasdevised a drag lure systembetween his two 95mstraight gallops whichworks with the aid of abicycle wheel.LEFT: The impressivekennel block at theHutchison property atPallara.pups coming along, and broodbitches readyto whelp.“We retired five years ago,” said John.“But we are working as hard now as weever have.”MenuLittle Mate Milk Powder (20kg) $65(Also available in 2kg and 5kg packs)All Leather collars and Leads $20The (March, 2006) Journal Page 15

'Plentiwood' presents ...BrumbyLadFawn dog, Feb 2001, 31.5kgLansley Bale-Gingernut Ladyby Big GingerBoyFee: $880 (inc GST)Swab essential, fullThe IronrefundDogif no pupsRylee's RumourBlue brindle dog, Dec 1999, 31kgJust The Best-Tranquil Time by Acacia AblazeFee: $550 (inc GST) Swab essential, full refund if no pupsSpeed MachineRaced without a break from August 2002 until October 2005.106 starts, 46 wins, 21 2nds, 9 3rds. $234,680Won 2003 Warrnambool Classic, 2003 Bendigo The Great Chase, 2003Geelong Guineas, 2003 Herbert Memorial Bendigo, 2004 Horsham Cup, 2004Bendigo Cup; 2nd 2003 Shepparton Cup, 2004 Shepparton Cup (to WhiskyAssassin), Shepparton Lockwood Floats Super Series; 3rd Warragul St Leger;finalist Warragul Cup, Warrnambool Cup (twice), Ballarat Cup, The GreatChase at Warragul.Ran track record Horsham 26.85.Won on: Geelong (6 wins, 19.62, 25.48, ), Shepparton (6 wins, 24.63),Bendigo (6 wins, 24.17), Warragul (3 wins, 23.93), Warrnambool (9 wins,19.11, 25.20), Ballarat (4 wins, 25.16), Sandown (8 wins, 29.87), Horsham (2wins, trk rec 26.85), Meadows (2 wins, 30.26).Sire: Lansley Bale. Winner Ballarat Cup, Bendigo Cup, 2nd Melbourne Cup.Sire of: Sun Hero (Perth Cup, Warrnambool Cup, WA Derby), Hail A Harley(Laurels, Cranbourne Cup), In The Frame (National Sprint Champion).Dam: Gingernut LadyDam of: Extreme Storm (10 wins), Ginger Muppet (2 wins), Gingernut Man(9 wins, SP), Lady Nipper (12 wins), Leigh Raymond (2 wins), Lynlea Girl(10 wins, SP), Red Joe (6 winsExcite AbilityBlue Dog, Aug 2000, 40starts, 18 wins, 15placings. Over$300,000 in stakes.Frozen Semen AvailableFee $990 (incl GST)Swab essential, fullrefund if no pupsWON2002 Group 1 Melbourne Cup (in 29.77 beating Elgrando, Mint Mojo,November Fury, Cape Reality, Lindale Blue, Waterview Star, Ryder Bale)2003 Group 3 The Temlee (The Meadows) (in 30.14 beating KnockaboutWok, Lindale Blue, Jimmy Neutron, Twain, Elgrando, Modern Assassin,Waterview Star)2002 Warragul St Leger (beating Primo Uno, Brumby Lad)2002 Damsels Dash (Sandown)Sire: BEARABILITYDam: RERUN Dam of: AUDREY ELAINE (3rd Group 3 2001 WarragulCup, 3rd Group 3 2002 Warragul Cup); BRANDY CREEK RAM (2ndGroup 3 I'state Chall Richmond); JAPANESE COWBOY (Meadowswinner)Check out our website at www.plentiwood.com44 starts, 31 wins, 2 2nds, 2 3rds.Unbeaten in 13 starts at Capalaba, 12 of his 13 wins were under 20secs.Won Capalaba Shootout (beating track record holder Zaability). Won 14 ofhis first 15 race starts (beaten a neck into 2nd at other start). Won from366m to 512m. In 2003 ran the fastest winning time on three different tracks... Capalaba 19.59 (trk rec 19.54), Gold Coast 25.24 (trk rec 25.19) and TweedHeads 23.22 (trk rec 23.04). Still holds Juvenile class record at Capalaba19.72 (littermates Tranquil Touch 2nd, Tranquil Talent 3rd in same race).Wins: Gold Coast 11 wins, Tweed 3 wins, Ipswich 4 wins, Capalaba13 wins. Times: Tweed 23.22 (fastest in 2003), Gold Coast 25.24 (grass),25.34 (sand), Capalaba 19.59 (just outside track record), Ipswich 512m 30.52.Finalist: 2003 NZ/Aust Challenge at Cambridge NZ (won GC final).At 17th race start fell in Ipswich Auction heat forcing him out ofracing for four months. Raced the rest of his career with a niggling toe injuryfrom that fall.Sire: Just The Best (Alb Pk 29.78) Sire of Bogie Leigh, Surf Lorian,Big Daddy Cool etc.Dam: Tranquil Time. Littermates included Tranquil Time (CapalabaFuturity, Capalaba 19.,67, Gold Coast 25.25 on grass). Tranquil Time'sdaughter Tranquil Sky (Capalaba Futurity).ContactDEAN TURLEYPh/Fax(02) 6664 1250or0427 041238Emailturlowe@bigpond.comThe (March, 2006) Journal Page 16Saintly CrewBlack, Feb 1998, 33kgsFee $660 (incl GST)Swab essential, fullrefund if no pups67 starts, 32 wins, 22placings. Ran BOD 28 times.Broke Richmond 400m record winning his maiden (22.78)Won Wentworth Pk 16.19, Geelong 19.68, Cranbourne 17.75, Sale24.29, Warragul 24.35, Traralgon 17.14 and Bendigo.Won 10 straight, all FFA including 2001 Geelong Cannonball.Won 7 from 10 at Wentworth Pk.Won Warrnambool in 18.85 (trk rec 18.84)NOW PROVEN SIRE OF* Wild Seattle (Dapto short course trk rec, Group 3 Hunter ValleyCup)* Aussie Kashkow (Nowra trk rec)* Multiple city winners from first litters to raceSire: Malawi’s PrinceDam: Angel Affair. Champion producer. Dam of Proper Tearsand Henry Hand, also Deep Love (dam of Lissiloo).

ABOVE: Hndler Steve Boody and smart Townsville bitch Gorgas. LEFT: Ken and SteveBoody and owner Brett Oliver after a recent victory by Gorgas. Cairns Post pics.Gorgas headsBoody plan forA COUPLE of years ago then Mackaybased Ken Boody, his dad Steve, and hisworkmate Brett Oliver decided to get agreyhound together.The initial venture wasn’t much good,so they went looking for a pup. It was hardto go past a South Australian-bred TokenPrince-True Angel bitch they sawadvertised in a southern newspaper.The dam had already produced twofinalists in Group races, and the breederwanted only $2500 for her and includeddelivery to Brisbane.“She was 12 weeks old and her dam hadwon 17 of her first 19 race starts,” saidBoody. “And two of her previous litter hadbeen Group finalists.”Cathy Gordon reared the white andfawn bitch at Coominya Lodge and she thenheaded over to Boody family friend TomNoble to be educated.“Tom had her for six months and evenbrought her up north when he was on hisannual Cup carnival trip late last year,” saidKen.But the bitch did not race, Nobledeciding to educate her around the northerntracks. Now named Gorgas, she had brokenin well and he thought she would developinto a handy galloper.“We had her in one night at Ipswich buttwo races before her race, the lure brokedown and the rest of the meeting was calledoff,” said Ken Boody. “We decided to bringher up north for some low grade races.”Gorgas has since become one of themost promising young gallopers in thenorth having already won a 410m YoungGuns series in Cairns and putting togetheran impressive strike rate.The Boodys have been a racing familyfor many years.“Dad had greyhounds on and off for 20years,” said Ken. “I started only about sixyears ago.”Last year the Boodys decided to sell upin Mackay and move to a 23-acre propertyat Black River near Townsville.“It has registered kennels, a straighttrack and bull ring and suits us perfectly,”said Ken. “It’s so tough to train dogsproperly from a house block.”Ken now has eight in training andGorgas is easily the best, so much so thatshe is already earmarked for a trip back toTom Noble in the future for a campaign inthe south.Gorgas was named by Steve Boodyafter Sir William Gorgas who found a curefor yellow fever. “Dad reasoned that SirWilliam Gorgas did great things, so thisbitch might follow him,” said Ken.Steve does most of the work with theBoody team at Black River while Kenworks during the day.Gorgas is already destined for abreeding future.“She’s so well bred,” said Ken. “Andher breeder Ben Murphy has been keepinga close watch on her progress up here.“He recently rang and asked to buysome bitches out of her when she goes tostud. This litter had only two pups a dogand this bitch.”Gorgas is from the famed SouthLeaders forthe past 16years in theCollection,Storage andInseminationof FrozenSemen totheGreyhoundRacingIndustryManly Road VetPhone(07) 33969733Australian damline of True Shadow. Herhalf sisters Cabernet Angel and LikelyExcuse (by Black Shiraz) were bothfinalists in the 2001 group 3 SA SprintChampionship.Dam True Angel was a Sandown winnerin 1997, while it is also the damline ofSalumae the SA Breeders Plate winner andof course True To Do etc.“We are not big into breeding but willcontinue to buy a couple of well-bred pupseach year,” said Ken.“Brett has become hooked bygreyhound racing.”Stars like Gorgas will do that to you.* In-house Progesterone Testing* In-house Thyroid Testing* Ultrasound at 28 days(Confirms pregnancy, littersize and health of pups)*Infertility Checks(Male and female)* Semen Bank for studmasters(Approx 40 stud dogs in stock)* Fully secure kennels* Hospital staffed 24 hours per day* Progesterone Testing/Inseminationsperformed 24 hours a day/365days per yearthe topGORGASH ospitalChristine Kidd (Veterinarian) - Kelly Irving (Reproduction Technician)219 Manly RdManlyWestBrisbaneFrozen SemenPackageincludes*All progesterone testing* Surgical implant* Boarding* Regular client updates$545Contact Kelly Irving on(07) 39066917MalawiMalawi’s PrinceDuchess MarinaToken PrinceAmerigo ManTrue TemptationBay SupremeTrue AngelChariot SupremeFreewheelerBarb’s MelodyWorth DoingTrue GleamTrue ShadowThe (March, 2006) Journal Page 17

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Bruce TeagueCOPYRIGHT ORCOPYWRONG?RACING NSW CEO, Peter V’landys,rambunctious as ever, is now hell-bent onusing copyright laws to restrict access tothoroughbred race fields. That would cut outwhat V’Landys calls “pirates and plunderers”in the form of the Northern Territorycorporate bookmakers, as well as Betfair.He reasons that would force theircustomers back to their traditional huntinggrounds on racetracks and in TAB outlets.No doubt the lawyers will profit from theforthcoming debates, including a threateneddefamation case from NT bookie Mark Read,just as they have in the SKY v TVN squabble,also generated on V’Landys watch (see July2005 Journal).But will it help racing?One of several possibilities is that theestablishment could win the battle but losethe war.A Sydney Morning Herald article (Dec29) made some telling points about copyrighthistory. First, the installation of photocopiersin libraries in the 1960s and 1970s led to alot more copying of copyrighted material.Publishers of serious or academic journalswere especially dismayed. But later studiesrevealed the new service also led to muchgreater sales of those same journals.“Those most sought after were those thatwere copied the most”.Then in the 1980s Hollywood warned thatthe unfettered use of those newfangled VCRswould be the death of the film industry.Today, despite piracy problems, filmproducers make more money from sales ofvideos and DVDs than theyever did from sellingcinema tickets.Just the other day Iheard singer Janis Ian tellABC radio she startedoffering free music on herwebsite because shewanted more people tohear what she does. That move generated evengreater purchases of other items so she nowmakes more money.More generally, a succession of expensiveand over-complex Microsoft programs hasattracted criticism and prompted a great dealof piracy.This is partly why computer software hasmoved towards free or open-source products,at least at the entry level (internet browsersand Adobe Acrobat Reader, for example).Tweed HeadsCoursing ClubMARCH 4Maiden (420m) $325Maiden (520m) $325Coolangatta Stake (420m) Best 8, $650Stayers Stake (652m) 1-5 wins, $555MARCH 11Maiden (420m) $325Maiden (520m) $325March Novice Heats (420m) 32greyhounds, 1-4 wins, heats $355Kirra Stake (520m) Best 8, $650Stayers Stake (652m) 1-5 wins, $555MARCH 18Maiden (420m) $325March Novice Final (420m) winner$500Tweed Valley Sprint (420m) Best 8,$650Stayers Stake (652m) 1-5 wins, $555MARCH 25Maiden (420m) $325Maiden (520m) $325Best 8 (420m) $650Stayers Stake (652m) 1-5 wins, $555APRIL 1April Maiden Heats (420m) 32 maidengreyhounds.Border Sprint (420m) Best 8, $650Coolangatta Stake (520m) Best 8, $650Stayers Stake (652m) 1-4 wins, $555APRIL 8April Mixed Final (420m) winner $400Maiden (420m) $325Maiden (520m) $325Border Sprint (420m) best 8, $650Stayers Stake (652m) 1-5 wins, $555APRIL 15Maiden (520m) $325Tweed Valley Stake (520m) Best 8,$800Stayers Stake (652m) 1-5 winsApril Novice Heats 420m) For 32greyhounds, no more than 4 wins.APRIL 22April Novice Final (420m) winner $500Legacy Cup (420m) Surf Lorian at Stud,Best 8, $800 plus trophy & free serviceto Surf Lorian courtesy Peter and MavisBellamy.Maiden (420m) $325Stayers Stake (652m) 1-4 winsAPRIL 29Maiden (420m) $325Maiden (520m) $325Coolangatta Stake (520m) best 8, $650Stayers stake (652m) Best 8, $650Phone (07) 55364555 Fax (07) 55366894The Good OilBruce Teague canbe contacted athcoast@idl.net.auAll that encourages people to becomefamiliar with the product and its manufacturer.The SMH article was primarily aboutbook publishers taking the wealthy Googleorganisation to court because it’s now in theprocess of copying every book on the planetand making them available on its website.If history is any guide that will helpbooksellers and authors,not hinder them. That’sstill up for debate but,personally, I have found ithard to curl up on thecouch with a goodcomputer.Meanwhile, I wouldhave thought the best wayto promote racing would be to make it as easyas possible to learn more about it. And justimagine how racing might have profited if allthe energy put into battling rebellious bookieshad gone instead into chasing new customers.Keeping secrets is hard to do in theInternet age.Sensibly, four greyhound States now makefields and at least basic form details freelyavailable. NSW (again!) is the major holdoutbut it is thinking about it.To misquote Samuel Johnson -copyright is becoming thelast refuge of thescoundrel.PRINCIPLEOR DOGMA?Hong Kong, thatbastion of competitionand private enterprise,even under communistrule, is not quite so freeand easy when it comesto horse racing.Apart fromcontrolling who works where and for howlong, the Hong Kong Jockey Club is also incharge of all betting and it vehementlyopposes Betfair.Virtual Formguide/AAP reports it fears“backing a horse to lose ... threatens the wholeprinciple of the sport”.But what principle is that? The logic ofthis mantra has always escaped me.In the days when there were a few morebookies around it was common for a “friend”to supply a grand or two to one with whomhe had a good relationship - nominating arunner to lay at a bit over the odds.What you will still hear today are differentbookies coming up with different opinions ona horse or dog. Newspapers regularly quotetheir favourite bookmaker’s “lay of the day”.Some bookies will let you back the fieldagainst the favourite, which obviously meansyou expect it to lose.In other words, backing a runner to loseis routine.Bookies themselves do it every day whenthey take on a big punter. Two blokes in thestreet do it when they have a side bet on afootball match. So does anyone betting on asporting event at the TAB.The logic has also escaped BritishThe (March, 2006) Journal Page 20“The most powerful argumentcountering the critics of bettingexchanges is that the product offered isappealing to and demanded byconsumers. Betting exchanges aresuccessful primarily because they offeran innovative, secure and high-valuegambling product. Even the most vocalcritics of betting exchanges concede thispoint.” The Allen Consulting Groupreport to the CommonwealthGovernment 2003.authorities who can inspect a local websiteoffering to tip you the greyhound “lays of theday”.They have also welcomed Betfair’s abilityto provide betting audit trails, something theTABs can’t do but which thoroughbredstewards in Victoria have tried unsuccessfullyto latch on to (Betfair refused them as RacingVictoria would not sign a privacy agreement).The commercial value of Betfair isanother subject but the integrity argumentbeing pounded out by the Hong Kong cluband by Australian gallops chiefs is so phoneyyou wonder how they think they can get awaywith it.Unfortunately, many casual readersbelieve that stuff.Not so The Allen Consulting Group, inan independent report to the Commonwealthfor the review of interactive gambling in 2003,where it stated “such activities (as backing arunner to lose) have been possible to varyingdegrees for a long time, particularly in horseracing”.Back in Hong Kong, the clincher comeswhen you find that following a drop inturnover the club has temporarily reduced itstakeout from the usual 17.5% down to 10%for win-place-quinella bets.Apparently illegaloperators have beenpinching too muchbusiness and HKJCwants to get it back.However, there’sno change to thewhopping 25% ittakes from morecomplex bet typesbecause the illegalpeople don’t have thepractical means ofoffering them.Authorities in Australiaand Hong Kong are avoiding the real problem.In mature markets, effective takeout ratesof 16% to 25% for various bet types, on topof a never-ending string of rules andregulations, have two effects.First, they make it difficult for genuinepunters to make profits and instead forceracing to rely more on mug gamblers whodon’t know the odds.Second, they make low-takeout optionslike Betfair, sports betting, poker machinesand even on-line poker games look muchmore attractive.Racing has made a rod for its own back.That’s why wagering has experienced along and continuing loss of market share inboth Hong Kong and Australia.This phenomenon is not limited to racing.The same thing happened to many of theworld’s oldest airlines, several retail chainsand a string of car manufacturers, includingthe once-mighty General Motors, nowdesperately trying to avoid bankruptcy - theygot too expensive, they offered the wrongproducts and they did not move with the times.Now they have either disappeared or theyare in big trouble.

By DAVID BRASCHIT’S been more than 30 years since JoeCavanagh trained a greyhound ... but in themeantime he’s had some of the best dogs seenin the state.How can that be, you may ask.Joe, who is 61 this year, got his first dogin 1969 and at one stage soon after wastraining a team of 12. But since 1973, Joehas left the training of the dogs he has ownedto someone else ... usually his great friendJohn Reimer.And the combination of Cavanagh-Reimerhas produced more than its fair share of topflight gallopers.But Joe is back training. He has bred alitter, and has three of them in work. And ashe nears retirement, he admits he’s lovingevery minute as a trainer.Cavanagh has lived most of his life in theIpswich area. In 1969 he bought a bitch calledJoely’s Choice from top local greyhound manRoss Spencer.“She didn’t win a race, but unfortunatelyfor me I had the choice of two from the litter,and the other one, a dog called Big Magic,held a track record at the old Capalaba trackand started hot favourite for a Lawnton Cup,”Joe told The Journal. “I can’t remember if hewon or finished second in the Cup.”It was pretty obvious Joe Cavanagh wouldget involved in greyhound racing.“Right from a kid, I can remember helpingout Bill Maguire with his dogs. He lived overthe back fence from my family.”Joely’s Choice might not have won a racebut she ran a few placings and got Joe hookedin the industry.“I took up training and at one stage hadup to 12 dogs in work based at Booval, at theback of Bundamba racecourse,” he said.“Guys like Graham Heaton and VivIllingsworth had dogs in the area at the time.”Racing in those days was at Lawnton,Beenleigh, Capalaba on the old track and atTweed.When night racing started up, Joe reckonsthe industry here was not forward enough tobenefit from it. “Dogs in Queensland werebred for sheer speed, and not to run 558metres,” he said. “And trainers here never hadto prepare their dogs for constant 558mracing. The bloodlines of the local dogs didnot cater for such racing.”Joe reckons that, more than anything, waswhy southerners could easily come north withsecond raters and win at the Gabba.“The Gabba totally changed greyhoundracing in this state.”While the Gabba started in 1972, Joe wasretired from training by 1973.“I went into business in the takeaway foodand catering business and eventually by 1985I was managing hotels, firstly at PeakCrossing and then Nobby on the Downs,” heWalloon, IpswichWhere good rearing doesn’t cost, it pays.Top trainers use & recommend our showcasekennels as they know only the best will do.Vacancies available for . . .WHELPING, REARING,SPELLINGPuppies get lots of handling andsocialising, Quality fresh food,Regular worming.Natural rearing available onrequest. Over 25 years of successusing this method.said.By 1991 he went nursing at Wolston Parkpsychiatric hospital, switched back to the pubsagain, but has been back at the hospital, nowcalled The Park, as unit manager.But in the meantime, he has not for a daybeen without a greyhound at home mostly aspets, but more often than not rearing pups ofhis own to head down to John Reimer’skennel.In 1985 while at Nobby, he formed asyndicate of mates and bought a pup thatraced as Royal Venture. By Royal Rumpusfrom Melbourne Cup winner Rustic Venture,she was to be a breeding goldmine.“Ted O’Connell and I were in thesyndicate and eventually we put her toBogenfel and from that litter got HaylewieMiss, Our Blue Chip, Bogan Venture,Keeping Royal and Purga Peak Miss,” saidJoe.Purga Peak Miss raced for Joe. “I trainedher for a very short time in 1990, but askedJohn Reimer to take her over and he got herto the final of the 1991 Coca-Cola Cup at theGabba,” he said.“She’s also the last winner I have trained.”Purga Peak Miss, under Reimer’sguidance, won a host of races at the Gabbaand was successful when racing switched toAlbion Park.“Unfortunately she dropped a backmuscle. She was a perfect broodbitchreplacement for Royal Venture.”White Rose Boarding KennelsIndividual kennels with grassed runs.70 mts long runs & galloping padocks.Inspection welcome by appointment.35 years experience rearing sighthounds.Ph: Peter & Marion Furbank07 54645422Email whiterosekennels@bigpond.comhttp://users.bigpond.com/whiterosekennelsJoe's backJoe Cavanagh is back trainingafter a break of 30 years.In the meantime Joe and his mate PeterSmith raced Lucky Gordon together and hewas a prolific winner but had the misfortuneto run into Flying Amy more often than not.When Purga Peak Miss went to stud herfirst litter was to import Balligari* and Joeended up with the brilliant Vergari.One of the fastest sprinters of her time,she was a prolific Albion Park winner for theCavanagh/Reimer connection.Upon retirement Joe was looking forwardto many great litters from the bitch.The (March, 2006) Journal Page 21YOU’RE ON A WINNER . . .with theWHISTLERElectronic Dog Teaser - Finger ControlPlease forward me...............................................WHISTLER DOG TEASERS ............................... I enclose cheque/money order for $............................... Please debit my credit card as follows Name: ............................................................................. Card No:.............................................Exp. Date ............ Address: ......................................................................................................................................................................Post code: ................................Phone No: .........................“But she died when only six from a blooddisorder. That really knocked me and Iseriously considered getting out of theindustry,” said Joe.The bitch did produce one litter, to NewFox, which included multiple Albion Parkwinner Hidden Fox.But Joe stayed with greyhound racing.He bought Private Label and Reimer won19 races with the bitch including 17 at AlbionPark. From Our Blue Chip came Sheena’sGold, winner of 13 races with 11 of those atAlbion Park. It keepd Joe going.“Of course I’ve had a heap that didn’t evenmake the track, but mostly we’ve been lucky,”he said. “Those that won’t make it here go tomy mate John McNamara at Proserpine.”By 2000, Joe was back in town ... BoovalNorth. “I’m starting to think about retirement,but there are a few projects at the hospital Iwant to finish first,” he said.Which is why he has decided to get a smallteam of greyhounds together. “I racedStrawberry Lane and she showed heaps ofpotential; winning five of her 20 starts butshe broke down and we put her to stud.”The bitch is a half sister to Italian Princessthe dam of star sprinter Vesuvio. Joe put hisbitch to Reimer’s former star sprinter GreatRaider and got a litter of five, two for JR andthe other three retained by Joe.It is those three pups that form the teamJoe now has in work, his first since 1973.“They are all showing ability,” said Joe.“John Reimer is a great mate. I’ve knownhim since I was about 14 or 15. Everything Ido with dogs these days is under John’sguidance and they may end up with him.”Joe is enjoying his return to training.“Everyone is so nice and so very helpful,”he said. “The greyhound gets into your blood.Now that I’ve got a few dogs in training, I’llprobably keep going with a few from now on.”• Movement-activated$115.50• Hand-held $104.50(incl. GST & postage)TO ORDER:Send cheque/moneyto Jack KozaczynskiPO Box 11, Jesmond2299Ph: Mobile(0418) 250 001(02) 4950 0466 (A.H.)Fax: (02) 4951 8704BY CHEQUE ORCREDIT CARD

Gary ClarkNew South Wales“THE Entertainer” is no more.Townsville trainer EvelynGough’s long-time favouritegreyhound Downtown Dixie diedrecently after a race and performingcareer that spanned 13 years.She was a high class provincialgalloper who won Versatility Seriesin Mackay and Ayr as well as racesat most country centres along theQueensland coast., 16 wins in all.But upon retirement, Dixiebecame an entertainer.Evelyn would dress her in partyattire and she would entertain atprovincial tracks on Cup nights andspecially at Christmas.“It wasn’t long after she retiredthat I tried a Santa hat on her andshe made no fuss,” said Evelyn.One more piece of attire andeventually Dixie was in costume,eventually dressing as a reindeer,antlers an all, and pulling a sleighat Christmas celebrations at manyof the north Queensland tracks.“We could do anything withher,” said Evelyn. “She loved it,loved the attention and speciallyloved the kids who flocked to her atthese times.”Dixie was raced by Jim and JanGreen of Rockhampton, but shelived with Evelyn all her career, bothon and off the track.40 acres at ChurchableRearingSpellingEducation availableGalloping paddocks2 x 5 acres3 x 3 acresHolding yards40m x 40mWhelping PensPuppy YardsSpelling YardsA top gradedog hascome fromevery litterwe haverearedFROM the coastal setting of Nowra tothe inner town of Coombell near Casinomay not seem the ideal move but it is oneNSW trainer Brett Hastie had to make.After 10 years of racing greyhounds,Hastie was going nowhere on the SouthCoast and the attraction to get closer toQueensland was a temptation he could notresist.“Out in the back of nowhere” is howHastie describes Coombell, but his propertyis perfect for greyhounds.He has been there eight months with theplan intention to develop the complex into aprofessional outfit, rearing pups, trainingracing dogs and standing stud dogs.“I have spent $60,000 on a new kennelblock which I have only just finished andthe past few weeks have been a nightmare,”Hastie said.“I have lost three pups due to tigersnakes and believe it or not I killed 15snakes in one day.”He had a neighbor problem back on theSouth Coast, which is a regular story ingreyhound racing and elected to move northto also have the chance to race more inQueensland due to the better gradingsystem.“I have a number of youngsters that arewell bred but keep breaking down while Ihave 12 beautiful History Lesson puppies,”he said.Hastie’s first winner came back in 1995at Nowra with Hannan Banner who wentonto to win five races and his first as atrainer was at Cowra with Silver Nedra.His best dog so far has been top sprinterHeaps Better.Hastie is full of praise for muscle manGary Barnsley who he misses greatly. “Ifonly I could bring him up here, he was alarge part of my success,’ he said.And how did he learn the trade ... fullpraise to Victorian trainer DarrenMcDonald.“You can talk to him like a bloke in thestreet, always helpful and full ofknowledge,” Hastie explained.His property, named Canyon Kennels,Noble ParkNow run by Mick and Amber BoodyPh (07) 54264056 or 0417 732090BRETTHASTIEcurrently stands three stud dogs, J’s JonHenry, Nailed and Paua Machine with alikely addition soon.He was given both Nailed and J’s JohnHenry from previous studs while friend,Steve White who raced Paua Machine,offered Hastie the opportunity in the dog’sfirst year.Paua Machine is a litter brother to PauaTo Burn, a dual Group 1 winner. PauaMachine broke the Nowra track record, rana near record at Richmond, and is beingoffered for FREE for a short time.Nailed is a proven sire with winners inthree states including Kinda Devilish,Realon Blue and Kinda Tempting.While J’s John Henry, the Americansire, has had recent matings with thebrilliant but unpredictable, Brilliant Style,Vipers View, Dr Lowball, a classic finalist,and Dr Jessica.It’s a big gamble to set up a racingcomplex in a new area but Hastie has theright stock from youngsters to stud dogs.Don’t accept yourdog’s admirationas conclusiveevidence that youare wonderfulThe (March, 2006) Journal Page 22

Andrew ThomsonVictoriaLetterto theEditorDear Sir,BALLARAT owner Darren Murrayand trainer Cameron Taylor are enjoyingthe ride of their lives.The dynamic duo have Melbourne Cupwinner Closing Argument and WarragulCup victor Vapour Whirl firing in the leadupto the Australian Cup.Vapour Whirl won the Warragul Cup ina sensational 23.74 and has picked up 15wins from 25 starts.His other best winning times include theMeadows 29.74, Geelong 25.60,Healesville 18.61, Horsham 27.13,Warrnambool 25.11 and he finished third inthe Cranbourne Cup behind Pororoca intrack record time.Murray rates Vapour Whirl the quickerof his kennel stars.“I’ve had a lot of good dogs over theyears but never had two in the kennel thisquick at the one time,” he said.It’s also interesting that both sprintersare not by highly fashionable sired, ClosingArgument by Exceptional and VapourWhirl by Ashigga.Murray said Closing Argument trialled25.14 between races at Ballarat in the lead-up to the Australian Cup.“The chances of one of them winningthe Australian Cup would have to beenormous,” he said.“They can both break 29.80 at theMeadows and there’s not that many whocan do that."Vapour Whirl is faster than any dogI’ve had but Closing Argument is a betterrace dog because he just begins everytime.’’Murray said Taylor only had 10greyhounds in work with about 15 pupscoming through.He said he believed the key to theExceptional pups were letting them maturebefore they were broken-in.“I’ve got a few more coming throughwho are going all right and they’ll winraces,” he said.“You have to give them time to grow upor you can break them down. I think anawful lot of them haven’t been given theopportunities they needed to show theirbest. You need to leave them until they’re atleast 15 or 16 months.’’Murray said Vapour Whirl was out of asister to former smart sprinter JimmyNeutron while Closing Argument went backto Queensland’s Sheza Nightmare line.Murray previously trained BraydenShiraz which briefly held the Sale trackrecord before later breaking both hocks.“Closing Argument is out of a sister toBrayden Shiraz,” he said.“She raced in Darwin and I managed toget her back. She won a dozen races and Ithought on her breeding she was worth atry."Sheza Nightmare just knocked upthrowing winners and that line is continuingon now,” he said.In reference to the article inthe February Journal onJames Heddles, I would like topoint out the situation withregards to Hareeba Ghost.I owned the greyhound andleased the dog to Heddles.The dog later was thesubject of a stewards inquiryand stewards ordered the leasebe cancelled.Hareeba Ghost returned tomy kennels and then won fourmore races for us and wasplaced a number of times.Yours faithfullyRex MarshallThe (March, 2006) Journal Page 23

The Quick FIX !!!The past few months have consistentlyseen the Gold Coast, Albion Park and Ipswichclubs having to extend the normal nominationclosing times in an endeavor to fill theirprograms.The simple answer as to why this ishappening is that there is a smaller pool ofdogs available to fill the clubs programs.Why, you may ask, is there a smaller poolof dogs available?The answer lies within the historicaldecisions made by the industry over the years.Ray BurmanGBOTA News1 Closure of Lawnton. The closure ofLawnton “killed off” a large percentage ofthe northside trainers.2 Closure of Toowoomba. The closureof this track “killed off” a large percentageof the Toowoomba trainers.3 Closure of Beenleigh. Once again theclosure of this track “killed off” a largepercentage of the trainers in this area.4 Cancellation of QBIS. The breedingindustry is, by best reports, down 30%. Thiscan be primarily attributed to theabandonment of the Breeding Scheme.The situation can be fixed if there iswillingness by the administration to work withthe industry to put a plan in place for itssurvival.The administration cannot fix theindustry without the licensees and likewisethe licensees cannot fix the industry withoutthe administration. It must be a TEAMeffort.I challenge the GRA to meet with thelicensees in a structured open forum to outlinetheir plans for the industry and get somefeedback from the licensees for the survivalof the industry.Marketing CommitteeThe introduction of the earlier treble racesand the Monday night maiden races being putback to races nine and 10 does not appear tobe working at this stage, although it is stillearly days yet.This association is particularly concernedat the maiden races being programmed so lateand questions why they could not beprogrammed as races five and six as is thecase at Ipswich.It is hoped the suggestion of one of themembers of the Marketing Committee toclose down the industry for a month will notbe adopted by the GRA. I would think theowners and trainers who rely on the industryfor an income would not be too pleased withthis suggestion.ZukkedConnections of Zuko must have beendisappointed they were wrongly graded as a5th grade dog and then disqualified afterwinning.The disappointments would have turnedto smiles after the GRA did the only honorablething and paid the connections the firstprizemoney.The rules should be changed to ensure thisnever happens again. Trainers should beallowed to protest the grading of a dog,however, this should only be allowed priorto the race and not after the race is run.BeenleighThe trial track at Beenleigh closed at theend of January.Efforts to keep the track open by thisAssociation have not been successful.The cost of repairs, maintenance, waterand Public Liability insurance would exceedthe income from trials by a large amount. Itwould not be a viable concern to keep thetrack open without the financial support ofKirsty O'Brienthe GRA.Vale Beenleigh.Next MeetingThe next meeting of the QGBOTA willbe held at Albion Park on March 6 starting at6pm.MembershipThe membership of the Associationcontinues to grow. We now have well over100 members.We need your support to get a bigger sayin the direction of the industry.Membership costs are $15 for familymembership and $10 for single membership.Please contact any of the committee ormyself (Ray Burman 0413755137) for furthermembership details.CANYONGAP NewsKENNELS ... presentsJs JON HENRY(GREYS STATESMAN-J’S JUDAWN)An American sprinting sensation winning a massive 37 races of his 64 starts.He is being patronised by breeders in Australia with great vigour.Recent matings include: BRILLIANT STYLE, VIPERS VIEW, DR JESSICA,FENCE JUMPER, DR LOWBALL.The performances of his first stock have ensured his continual success at stud!STUD FEE $770 inc GSTNAILED(MALAWIS PRINCE-MAUDIE)Proven sire of city winners over the sprint and distance* KINDA DEVILISH * KINDA TEMPTING * REALON BLUE* DR ALLESSIOStud Fee $550PAUA MACHINE(AWESOME ASSASSIN-ALICE DOOLEY)TRACK RECORD breaking litter brother to THE WORLD’S BEST BITCHPAUA TO BURN!NOWRA T/R 29.76 Breaking PTB track record of 29.99RICHMOND in a scorching 30.66Max is AVAILABLE FREE for a very limited timeVET SWAB ESSENTIAL ON ALL DOGS. 100% REFUND IF NIL PUPSWHEN NOTIFIED CORRECTLYCANYON KENNELS 02 66637187 0416 322582GREYHOUND racing recently lostone of its finest ambassadors.It was Sam, or better known underhis racing name of You Idiot (below withKirsty).To racegoers he was the dog who won24 of his 63 race starts and raised morethan $30,000 for a cancer charity inVictoria. He was adopted by the AFLFooty Show and all Victoria followed hisrace career.But Sam was much more than aracing greyhound.At three and a half years old he wasgiven to Kirsty O’Brien for all the helpshe had given the Greyhound AdoptionProgram in Victoria.Sam joined Kirsty a few years agowhen she came north as GAP coordinatorin Queensland.Sam was far from a couch potato. “Itaught him obedience and agility and hewas by my side at just about everygreyhound.racing and GAP promotionI’ve been to since,” said Kirsty.“And that was one promotion in justabout every two weeks since I got him in2000.”That tallies to more than 150 publicappearances for Sam.“He had the perfect temperament.Two-year-olds would climb all over him,he tolerated all other dog breeds and fora long time shared his home with a cat,”said Kirsty.Sam was diagnosed with a tumor inhis chest recently and vet advice was thathe should not suffer. He was humanelyput down.As we said, greyhound racing, theGAP program, but especially KirstyO’Brien, have lost one of their foremostambassadors.The (March, 2006) Journal Page 24

Secretary'sNotesMACKAYTHE club will resume racing on March 23 after a three-week break due tomaintenance on the track and lures.This will see greyhound racing every week now until the end of May with an extraon Monday April 10 to make up for meetings that were postponed.There will be a twilight meeting on Easter Saturday (April 15), to coincide with thegallops (Doncaster) and the Golden Easter Egg on Saturday night.Mackay has programmed the Presidents Cup for the twilight meeting for the Best 8over 541m.This will be followed by the heats of the Maiden 1000 and Mackay Cup on April 22and then the Final of both on April 29. The Mackay Cup this year will be over 541m.Then in May we will see the heats and final of the North Qld Intercity Challengeover 456m with the grand final being held in Rockhampton on May 25.This race is sponsored by the The Brook Group and GRA and is in its second year.IPSWICHOwners and Trainers with graduates from the 2004 Puppy Auction you are remindedthat nominations for both rounds of heats for race one of the two series close on March30 with the GRA.The scheduling of both rounds of heats will depend on the number of nominationsreceived.When nominating trainers are ask to indicate their preferred heat night.Further details relating to the series can be found in our advertisement in this Journalor by contacting the club.By the time this is published, the final of Australia’s richest maiden series wouldhave been run and won. In the heats and semi finals a number of future potential starswere unearthed.This continues the reputation of the race as Australia’s nursery of Stars.Thank you to our sponsors, Highland Smash Repair, for their continued support.If you need any repairs to your vehicles remember to give them the opportunity.We encourage industry to support businesses who support us.A major industry issue is the dramatic increase in short course racing compared to520 metre racing. Is it a breeding issue, training techniques, race programming or aconvenience issue?We would be interested in your comments.Feel free to write, email or discuss this issue with a committee member.CAPALABAWe are progressing slowly with the plan to have exhibition drag lure coursing events.Paul Felgate will be schooling some greyhounds and eventually theses will be involvedin exhibition gallops at Capalaba on race days.These exhibitions will be advertised when we are ready to start.The John Klose Retravision Series continues to be successful and will be expandedto 8 heats and 8 finals if nominations allow.Now that the cooler months will be upon us soon it is hoped that we can return to thelarge quantity of nominations we enjoyed at a similar time last year.The club will run a best 16 Easter Bunny Girl series over Easter.It will be for the best 16 bitches in any grade and will carry good prizemoney for theheats and finals. Check the programs for more details.Just Genes A.B. ServicesThe ability to freeze canine semen enables long term storageand offers many benefits to breeders.Preservation of genetic lines.Selective breeding programs.Permits use of dogs that have developed poor breeding habits.Import/export of proven genetic material.Insurance.Control of inherited disease.Just Genes AB Services staff have more than 25 years experience in artificialbreeding and specialize in the freezing of semen collected from your dogs.We have the facilities to store frozen semen at competitive prices.For further information feel free to contact us.34 Sixth Avenue, Windsor QLD 4030Ph/Fax: 07 3857 1431 E-mail: ccooper3@bigpond.net.auExperiment that worked wondersROBERT Olsen tried a bit of anexperiment a couple of years ago, and hereckons it’s a champion idea.Townsville-based Olsen always thoughtbones would be an ideal part of a greyhoundsdiet. He approached the boys at his localbutchers and asked to buy the bone dust thatgathers around the saw blade when butcherscut meat.“The boys call it bone dust, but it includesfat and meat as well as the dust from cuttingthrough the bones,” Olsen told The Journal.Health regulations prevent a butcherselling the bone dust, but Danny Mitteregerand Jamie Dimitrievski from Wulgura MeatMart get around that by giving it to Olsen fornothing.“The fact I drop up there once a monthand leave a carton of beer is appreciated atthe butcher shop,” he said.So while rearing the November Fury-Absolute Chaos litter, one of the pups, a fawndog, was reared on a quarter of a pound ofroo meat, a pound of “bone dust” and hisnormal kibble.“The others in the litter got only a fewounces of the bone dust,” said Olsen.That fawn pup grew into a magnificent36.5kg dog of explosive speed. And his racingname naturally had to be Bone Dust.To time of writing, Bone Dust has started12 times for 10 wins and a recent impressiveYoung Guns victory at Townsville stampedhim the most exciting young galloper in thenorth.Since being put into work, Olsen has cutthe bone dust in the dog’s diet back to just afew ounces. It’s been an experiment thatworked wonders.IGRCIpswich Greyhound Racing Club'Leading allthe Way'Major Race Date2006 HIGHLAND SMASH REPAIRAUCTION SERIES520mRace One of the Two race Series$35,000 to the Winner FinalTuesday 4th & 11th April 2006 Heats*Tuesday 18th April 2006 Semi FinalsTuesday 25th April 2006 FinalNominations Close Thursday 30th March 2006Restaurant Open on Final Night- Bookings Required.* Subject to Nominations receivedTHANK YOUTo all owners and trainers, club staff and volunteers who made the 2006 VinceCurry Memorial Maiden Series, Proudly Sponsored by Highland Smash Repair,a major success.IPSWICHHome of Australia’s Richest Maiden Seriesand Longest running Puppy Auction.Danny Mittereger and Jamie Dimitrievskifrom Wulgura Meat Mart with YoungGuns winner Bone Dust.Young Guns (380m)Townsville1 BONE DUST $1.40(November Fury-Absolute Chaos)Owner-trainer: Judy Olsen2 WATERHOLIC $6(Waterview Star-Meaner Than Xena)3 SPRING MAN $8(Token Prince-Spring Gleam)Others: 4 Complete Chaos $17, 5 BallyRattler $11, 6 Elite Legend $3.50, 7 JustBubbling $8, 8 Modern Status $9.Time: 21.90.Ph : 07 3202 2977 Fax : 07 3202 2510 Email :igrc@gil.com.auThe (March, 2006) Journal Page 25

Peter RoseAust Winning LinesPOSTMAN’S MAIL2006 Young Guns (Albion Park)Just The BestPOSTMAN’S MAILMiss CorleoneCredibilityFlying AmyHead HonchoLight SentenceWorth DoingNo LiabilityAmerigo ManTenthill FlyerWalkabout SidFitzroy LassLight Of FireAffidavitBrother FoxVersatile MissPretty ShortAnnerley AssetBrother FoxPromises FreeChariot SupremeNational QueenBrother FoxPromises FreeRoy TreaseMissus FitzNew Tears (by Pretty Short)CentrefireBright JudgeAlsviderSire: JUST THE BEST (Group 2 Vince Curry Mdn Ips, Alb Pk 29.78). Champion sire ofBogie Leigh, Surf Lorian, Greasy Grizzly, Lissiloo, Elite State, Miss Spicy, Cool Mat, CityOf Sydney, Big Daddy Cool, Waterview Star, Rocka Cockatoo, Bounty Lass, Tipper’s Comet,Frosty Fruits, Halla’s Rocket, M’Lady’s Fool, Barrio Blade etc.1st Dam: MISS CORLEONE (BGC 30.53)dam of: TOKEN JET (2005 Young Guns (BGC), 10 wins BGC 23.24, 29.98)BLACK ENFORCER (2005 Topgun (Mea), 2005 Qld Derby (BGC), 2005South East Qld Cup (Gct), 2005 Nat Sprint C’ship Qld Fnl (BGC), 13wins BGC (29.77), 2 wins Wpk (29.85), Mea (30.02)BLONDE ENFORCER (2 wins BGC 30.18)BUSH HONEY (3 wins BGC 30.22)POSTMAN TOMMY (7 wins BGC 30.30, 35.21)TEXAS WOMAN (4 wins BGC 23.11, 30.51)2nd Dam: LIGHT SENTENCE (TR Shepparton 440m, Wpk (30.63), Spk (30.63)dam of: CLARKEY’S KEYSY (2001 Lizrene Classic (Spk), 5 wins Spk (30.00)LOCHINVAR JET (2002 Dapto Derby, 4 wins Wpk 30.02)ARVO’S DOMINO (Mea 30.88)ARVO’S LIGHTYEAR (Mea 30.94)ARVO’S SENTENCE (Mea 30.58, Spk 30.33)AURORA LEE (BGC 30.71)BULLET TRAIN (Mea 30.31)CLEAR AS MUD (Spk 30.57)CRYSTAL LANKAN (3 wins Spk 30.04)IT FITS (2 wins Spk 30.22, Mea 30.31-518m)LIGHT SHIFT (6 wins BGC 22.95, 30.41)TESSA TWO SHOES (Spk 30.31, Mea 30.97)3rd Dam: AFFIDAVITdam of: BAHAMA IMAGE (1997 Golden Easter Egg (Wpk), 1996 Shepparton Cup)MAGNACARTER (1993 Sandown Sapphire Classic)2nd dam of: FIRST PAGE (2002 Young Star Classic (Hob)SIGNING (1998 TAB Tracks C’ship (Wpk)MAGNATE (TR Shepparton 340m, Horsham 336m)TRUE MAGNA (1998 Young Star Classic (Hob), 1998 Tas Gold Cup(Hob)3rd dam of: MISS BONGOOLA (2002 SA Waterloo Cup (coursing)MAGNAMIZE (Brilliant Victorian sprinter)MAGNITUDE (TR Nowra 520m)WEE BONFIRE (TR Port Augusta 447m)PETRIBURG (2003 Western Districts Cup (Wpk), TR Cowra 327m)ELITE FORCE (2005 Nat Dist C’ship Qld Fnl (BGC)RESIGNED (2004 Sydney Cup (Wpk)4th Dam: ALSVIDERdam of: FAIR SENTENCE (1989 Vic GOTY, 1989 Melb Cup (Spk), 1989Anniversary Tphy (Opk), 1989 Geelong Cup, TR Ballarat 450m, Sire)2nd dam of: SHINING PHILIP (1995 OP Sprint C’ship)PROMISES (1997 New Star Classic (Wta), 1997 Bendigo Roses, 1997Vic Coursing Oaks)A COUPLE of questions ... who were thegreatest coursing dogs Australian has seen?And who were the greatest broodbitch sires?Undoubtedly the same name will come up ...BYAMEE.Coursing was the original greyhound sport... two dogs slipped together in pursuit of ahare. In every state the highlight of thecoursing season was the running of theWaterloo Cup.The Victorian Waterloo Cup had a longhistory going back to 1873. In the years before1953 only six greyhounds had been able towin the event twice.All were considered champions,Rhodanthe (1883 and ’85), Bloomer (1893and ’94), Ella Goldsmith (1908 and ’10),Brown Hawk (1916 and ’17), Father’sFootsteps (1930 and ’31) and Kreuger (1934and ’35).Byamee was to win the VictorianWaterloo Cup a record three times!In 1953, as a puppy, he divided theVictorian St Leger with his sister Rarcambaand then took on the older dogs in theWaterloo Cup at Bendigo. He performedbrilliantly through the event and defeated TrueScamper in the final.The following year the Cup wasconducted at Tynong. Once again Byameedominated and won the final against GallantPlume.In 1955 the Cup was staged atMaryborough and a large crowd gathered tosee if Byamee could create history. He didn’tdisappoint, completing a unique hat-trick withvictory over Wanalta Chief in the final.Byamee’s owner, Ray Herbert, was alegend in sport. His wins included sixVictorian Waterloo Cups, three NSWWaterloo Cups, three Victorian Derbies andthree NSW Oaks.Apart from Byamee, his most famousgreyhounds were Silver Chief, Some Laddie,Orion, Ariki, Ever Dandy, Karween,Coonega, Yarloop, Menang and Tarryhere.Byamee (Yarloop-Tarryhere, by SilverChief) had a very interesting pedigree and onethat is testament to the great influence RayHerbert had on the breed.Herbert owned both his sire Yarloop andhis dam dam Tarryhere. He also ownedYarloop’s sire, Menang and dam MoonshineMaid as well as Moonshine Maid’s parentsGrey Friar and My Lady. Herbert bred GreyFriar (Kreuger-Silvermane), a half brother tohis champion, Silver Chief (by Pharminda)who also appears in Byamee’s pedigree asthe maternal grand-sire.The most striking aspect of Byamee’spedigree is that linebreeding to Silvermaneand Pharminda, both 4x3 crosses.Silvermane’s brother Cliff’s Pride alsoappears in the top half of the pedigree givinga 5x5x4 cross to both parents, Cubby andShady Burn.It is probably one of the best examples ofthe Rasmussen Factor at work. i.e.linebreeding to a bitch, or in this case twobitches, Silvermane and Shady Burn.There was a lot of quality in Byamee’sdamline.His mother Tarryhere (Silver Chief-Lassalla) was an outstanding coursing bitchwinning the 1949 Victorian Waterloo Cupand dividing the 1948 NSW Waterloo Cup.She was also the dam of the influentialbroodbitches Luckyhere and Rarcamba.Luckyhere was the dam of championcourser Merrileigh Prince (1959 VictorianDerby, 1960 Victorian Waterloo Cup) andOakleigh Here who divided the 1956 SAOaks.Oakleigh Here bred on and can be foundbehind many fine performers such as Sonny’sWindfall, Chukka Khan, Swanston Roi,Condominium, Cool It Pop and MelmadeGazza.She also appears in the damline ofSuemara, a line which has been verysuccessful for Neville Robson withrepresentatives like He’s Allegro, SpiritedCopy, Genuine Scandal, Go Series, BlueSeries, Kapalga, True Boy, Allegro Jet, BluePisces, Cadency King, Hot Treasure, Cruz Proand Sottie Allover.Rarcamba’s daughter Trail View made amark on South Australia’s coursing classicswith the success of progeny such as Civic Bev,Civic Topsy, Civic View, Proud Paddy andCivic Sunbeam.Tarryhere’s mother Lassalla (Quanialla-Percyton Lass) also produced Okere (1949NSW Oaks) and the good performerNerinyerie who bobs up in some goodpedigrees through his daughters, e.g. ChinaLane (grand-dam of Thunder Lane).Lassalla was a sister to some top classgreyhounds including Percyton Lad (1943 SADerby) who became one of the mostsuccessful coursing sires in the history of thesport.Byamee’s sire Yarloop (Menang-Moonshine Maid) was best known forwinning the Melbourne Cup on the speedcoursing track at Napier Park.Although probably considered just ahandy sire overall, Yarloop also sired theoutstanding bitch Karween who the 1950NSW Waterloo Cup, 1948 NSW CoursingOaks, 1949 Woodstock Cup, divided the1948 Victorian Waterloo Cup and ran up inthat same event in 1951.At the time Byamee was retired to stud,mechanical lure racing was about to begin inVictoria.Byamee had been a great champion on thecoursing fields but there was a query overwhether his pups would adapt to themechanical lure or if they would be justcoursing greyhounds.Consequently he didn’t receive as manybitches as he might have in an earlier era andwas represented by just 102 litters. At studByamee sired Copeland (1961 Australian Cupat North Melbourne), Dalemee (1961 BallaratCup), My Riant (1956 Victorian CoursingOaks), Slippermee (1959 Bendigo Cup), TheJink, Bogamee, Gay Gambler and CheethamLad.It was a fair return but it gave no indicationof the impact that Byamee would have whenthe progeny of his daughters appeared on thetrack.The most famous of Byamee’s daughterswas Byam Rose, one of Australia’s greatestbroodbitches.Her progeny included Saskaview (1963Melbourne Cup (Spk), 1963 AnniversaryHdcp (Opk), 1963 Sandown 500, TRWentworth Park 580y, Olympic Park 560m),The Stripper (1964 Australian C’ship(Hpk),1963 Holiday Hdcp (Spk), TRSandown Park 565y), Sungari (1960 and 1961Sandown 500, TR North Melbourne 425y),Saskagay (1962 Melbourne Cup (Spk)), PineMulga (1960 Puppy C’ship at NorthMelbourne, TR Sandown Park 565y), HaremBelle (1965 Wangaratta Cup, TR Harold Park500y), Fast Talk (TR Sandown Park 785y)and the classy sprinter Bandar Prince whosired the champion, The Smoother.Saskaview, The Stripper, Sungari andPine Mulga all had success at stud althoughthey weren’t represented by large numbers oflitters.The Byam Rose damline has continuedto breed on. Stars like Pretty Fearless, LordTegimi, Hot Spell, Worth Backing and Ding’sWonder were from this line while recentlyTraction Control, Jennev, Rare Aussie andMr Faithful have kept the flag flying.Bylane (Byamee-Belinda Jane) was thedam of the outstanding sprinter Fawn NullaThe (March, 2006) Journal Page 26

Spotlight on Breeding(who won the 1967 Australian Cup and twiceran record time over the 560y at OlympicPark), Spartan Prince (1967 Silver Chief(Opk) and Nulla View (TR Olympic Park560y, 800y). Vanadium, Marajax, TashinaBoy and Gyprock Bob are among the manygood dogs who trace back to Bylane.Byasta (Byamee-Rocket City) was thedam of Bybrae (1961 Melbourne Cup),Amasta (1965 Geelong Cup), Chacile (1965Spring Tphy (Wpk)) and Rookon who the1960 Christmas Gift at North Melbourne.This line has been quiet in recent yearsbut produced the 1980-81 VictorianGreyhound Of The Year, Leader’s Jester.Mee Do (Byamee-Crescent Lass) was thedam of Worthing (1965 Australian Cup, TROlympic Park 560y), Chief Anama (1965Bendigo Cup) and Glenda Gale (TR SandownPark 555m).Worthing became the sire of champions,Half Your Luck and He’s Some Boy whileGlenda Gale was the dam of Plunder Road(by Nulla View), winner of the 1969 SilverChief (Opk), 1969 Charity Sprint C’ship(Opk), 1970 Hobart Thousand and the 1969Victorian St Leger, a coursing classic.His pedigree contained a 3x3 cross ofByamee.Mee Do can be found behind Ultravana,Serious Girl, Daring Coup, Striving Dream,Tasben Star and One More Squeeze.Gay Gambler (Byamee-Tiny City) was thedam of Bristol Fashion who won the1967ANZGA Cup and Gambling King whodivided the same event in 1966. Their sisterGambler’s Glow can be found in the damlinebehind many of South Australia’s topgreyhounds such as True To Do and WottaWizard.Makino (Byamee-Magenta) was bestknown as the dam of Secretly who the 1965Dapto Silver Collar and became famous as abroodbitch.She was the dam of Gemini Todd, SandyShane, Secret Tiv, Shantony and WilliamTodd and can be found behind manyoutstanding dogs such as Dusty Rapid, LittleBlade, Pretty Short, Rustic Venture, Kim’sMonaro, Bjorn, Haylewie Miss, etc.Another good producing daughter ofMakino was Princess Johnbarr, who appearsin the damline of Little Vaino, Michael’s Giftand Raging Rajah.Gay Harbor (Byamee-Tiny City) was thedam of Favourite Girl, the 1965 Farrells Tphywinner at Bulli who became the mother ofHarold Park star, Sammie Sparrow (1968 VicPeters Memorial, 1968 Dave Alexander, 1969Christmas Gift).Lady Kapeen (Byamee-Kapeen) was thedam of Siyar (1964 Holiday Hdcp (Spk) andMisspelt, the mother of Sue Narila (1968Hobart Thousand, 1967 Dapto Thousand)who became the dam of Thunder Sue (1973Ladies Bracelet (Hpk), 1973 Surf Life SaversGreyhound DataGreyhound breeders should be aware ofthe value of the fantastic websiteproduced by Gunnar von Boehn inStuttgart, Germany.The site can be accessed viawww.greyhound-data.comIt's well worth a look for the informationavailable. The best of its kind.Cup (Wpk)).Gay Cope (Byamee-Blue Cope) was thedam of New Chan (1965 Holiday Hdcp (Spk))while Dalemee (Byamee-Armadale) was themother of Pablo Star who saluted in the 1964running of the Holiday Hdcp.Beatnik (Byamee-Tiny City) was the damof the broodbitches Young Cinnamon and SunCity.Young Cinnamon’s line has been to thefore recently through some top class progenyout of Miss Gypsy including Amaroo Gift,Our Barney, Jay Aye Mick, Junior’s Gypsy,Regal Bazz and Regal Tiger.The Sun City line has thrown someoutstanding greyhounds such as The LittleGent, Friendly Flyer, Jenny’s Legacy,Mandarin Girl, Bogie Leigh, AwesomeAssassin, Isa Brown, Tarmoor Eagle, DashingDisco, Gerard The Gent, Fritz Mactavish andShelley O’Reilly.Phillorna (Byamee-Rocket City) was thedam of Lady Cecelia who was the mother ofKewin (1965 Winter Stake (Hpk), 1965Sunkist Cup (Opk), 1966 New Year Hdcp(Spk)). This line continues through JointMission (1995 Sir John Dillon Memorial(Spk)) whose progeny includes Better ThanBest and Samette.Philaurie (Byamee-Rocket City) was thedam of Romany Royal who was the motherof the brilliant Princess Kerry (1968 NationalSprint C’ship (Spk), 1968 Holiday Stake(Spk), 1968 Olympic Park C’ship). PrincessKerry (by Saskaview) had a 3x3 cross ofByamee. She was also a top broodbitch withprogeny likeCount d’Argent, Flying Claude,August Night, Miller’s Jester and MonacoPrince.By Express (Byamee-L’eau Riant) wasthe dam of Lurex who appears behindChevron Lass, Plain Winnie, My Chief’sRusty, Robert, National Vain, Supreme Vain,Dakota Emily and Kayla Dakota.EasterMaiden407mHeats April 8Final April 151st $2000 and free service toElite State2nd $300, 3rd $150Entries close 8am April 5All maidens will be drawnby Peter RoseMy Riant (Byamee-L’eau Riant) was thedam of the good broodbitches Secnarf (foundbehind Best Of Bev and Dave’s Mentor) andTreasure Babe who appears in the damlineof stars such as Kate’s A Scandal, AlishaAmanda, Ainsley Jane, Jason’s Trace,Cooper, Cattle Drive, Mary Marella, TearsFinito and Dancing Gamble.Triplight (Byamee-Lillico) was the damof Cullya Miss who threw Silent Retreat(1969 Winter Stak, TR Temora 500y) andBanner Maid who appears behind many ofthe outstanding Pringle breed of the past 30years such as Tara Flash, Carnival Melody,Promises Free, West Cape, Amerigo Man,Miss Limit, Eat Your Words, etc.Penna Mee (Byamee-Gof Harbour) wasthe dam of Byamenang who appears behindMum’s Ruby, New Julie, Lauraville,Pixieville and Hay Dinney.One of the most interesting aspects of thesuccess of Byamee as a broodbitch sire wasthe amazing affinity they had with Sunviewbloodlines.He sired two litters out of Byam Rosewhich contained stars such as Pine Mulga,Sungari, Saskagay and Saskaview.Sunview’s son Shan’s View was alsomated to Byam Rose producing The Stripper,Harem Belle, Fast Talk and Bandar Prince.GraftonDerby407mBest 8 DogsApril 151st $1000 and free service toBlack Enforcer2nd $3003rd $150Shan’s View over Bylane gave us FawnNulla, Nulla View and Spartan Prince.Shan’s View-Gay Cope produced NewChan.To Dalemee, he got Pablo Star and toByasta, he sired Amasta.Byasta was also mated with Sunview’sbrother, Rookie Rebel, resulting in Bybrae,Chacile and Rookon.This Sunview over Byamee nick is one ofthe most successful ever seen and responsiblefor most of the best greyhounds from Byameebitches. The only really other oustanding litterwas the Chief Zephyr-Mee Do whichproduced Worthing, Chief Anama andGlenda Gale.Surprisingly he didn’t appear to clickparticularly well with Black Top (arguablythe leading stud dog of that era) although hegot a more than useful litter out of GayGambler containing Gambling King andBristol Fashion and also sired Favourite Girlout of Gay Harbor.It is doubtful if there has been a broodbitchsire who could match the deeds of Byamee,particularly considering he only sired 102litters. One only has to browse through thepedigrees of our major Cup winners to seethe mark he made on breeding just as he didon the coursing fields all those years ago.AUSTRALIAN WINNING LINESVolume 12 - 2004 $50 (inc postage & handling)Containing all the usual features of the greyhound year: City Winners; Sires, Dams &Maternal Grandsires of City Winners; Western Australia; Australian Feature RaceWinners; Sires, Dams, Maternal Grandsires and Pedigrees of Feature Race Winners;Australian Track Records and Overseas Feature Winners.Cheques/Money Orders payable to:Peter Rose, PO Box 330, Jimboomba, Qld, 4280.Ph (07) 5548 6687GraftonOaks407mBest 8 BitchesApril 151st $1000 plus free serivce toCyrus The Virus2nd $3003rd $150LIMITED CARAVAN ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE ON COURSE. NOMS DIRECT TO GRAFTON GRC.YOU CAN BET WHERE THE ACTION ISThe (March, 2006) Journal Page 27

Trainer Allen Shineswith hurdle champWindsor Charm.MURRAY and Ruth Mingins don’t gogreyhound racing much these days eventhough the track at Rockhampton isn’t farfrom their home.Ruth is kept busy working at theRockhampton Base Hospital and Murray, aformer jockey, is a contractor and kept justas occupied.But there was a day when the pair, for afew years in the early to mid-70s, hardlymissed a race meeting.They part-owned one of Australia’s mostfamous hurdlers, Victorian star WindsorCharm (Chariot Charm-Princess Kerry).Windsor Charm raced in the era ofchampion hurdler Moon Venture and beathim often, including one notable victory inthe Sandown Hurdle Championship in 1974.He was one of only two greyhoundsRenzo Park(Formerly known as Simpson's Spelling Kennels)Spelling - Rearing - Pre-trainingOffering you and your valuable greyhounds aLIFETIME OF EXPERIENCEin the industry!A real charmerMurray and Ruth have owned.“I was riding at the time and a mate and Iwere returning from the races one afternoonin 1970,” Murray Mingins told The Journal.“My mate wanted to stop at the home ofbreeder Claude Skipworth who had just breda litter of pups by Chariot Charm out of hisNational Sprint champion Princess Kerry.“Skipworth had the rest of the litterseparated from this one pup saying the pupwas too aggressive and kept attacking theothers. He told me he was going to get rid ofthe pup.”Murray jumped in to “save” the pupoffering to buy him for $500 a good price forany pup in those days.“Claude was a cunning old devil andagreed to sell me half the pup who would beraced by my wife Ruth and Claude’s daughterGlenda.”That’s how Windsor Charm came to be.Initially the dog was trained by BobPywell at Frankston and while the dog wonraces for Pywell, eventually GlendaSkipworth sold out of the dog.“Ellen Shines, whose husband Allen wasone of the great personalities of greyhoundracing in Victoria, bought Glenda’s half sharein the dog and it was to be a great move toAllen’s kennel,” said Murray.“The Shines had a lot of dogs on theirproperty but Windsor Charm lived in theirhouse with them,” said Murray.When Allen Shines took over the dog’straining, he produced him 27 times for 18wins breaking a number of hurdle trackrecords and winning the Sandown ParkHurdle title.“He hated other dogs, but loved people,”said Murray.“The reason he was switched to hurdleracing was because he had plenty of abilityon the flat but would dwell in the boxes.“And just about every week he raced overhurdles, he would meet the same oppositionwith the exception of maybe one or two newdogs.“And he was better than most of them.”Cheerful ChariotWhich Chariot*Which SideChariot CharmSunviewThat’s SunnyThat’s FineWINDSOR CHARMSunviewSaskaviewByam RosePrincess KerryDasher’s BowRomany RoyalPhilaurieUnfortunately Windsor Charm collapsedand died after a trial, but not before winninga hurdle exhibition at Wentworth Park andthrashing top class opposition in Hobart andLaunceston during a “working holiday” theShines had.Murray Mingins has been in racing all hislife. He started riding in his home country ofNew Zealand, came to Australia to work forPat Murray, of Tails fame, and even rode thatgreat galloper in trackwork. “He was like aRolls Royce,” he said.Murray and Ruth moved to Rockhamptonin 1982 following Ruth’s parents who hadbeen there for a few years.“We’ve been to the dogs in Rocky a fewtimes, and I even drove the mobile barrierfor the trot meetings up here for a couple ofyears,” he said.The couple still retain their WindsorCharm memorabilia. In all, the dog raced 69times for 26 wins.He was one of the greats over hurdles in atime when hurdle racing was exciting andcompetitive in Victoria. He’ll be rememberedby the Mingins forever.New PublicationSome of the trainers who have trusted uswith their dogs over the years ... John andGlenda Dart, John Reimer, Hec & LeahWatt, Geoff & Robyn Watt, Dennis ReidAll dogs fed only on beef and cow's milk.All dogs given A-one attention.Excellent facilities available for spelling dogs.For Bookings and InquiriesPeter and Helen Simpson35 Northfields Rd, Stratheden, NSW (Halfway between Kyogle and Casino)Ph/Fax (02) 66335115 Peter's Mobile 0438 792348The Performance Report - Handy Hints and Performance Tips for Trainers hasjust returned from the printers.Published by Allan Brown, Natural Performance Products, this publication, intext book format, features a collection of his most recent and popular writings, plusnewer material relating to improving performance in the greyhound.The Performance Report features some real gems including: Correct MineralRequirements for Good Bones and Fewer Fractures; Electrolyte Supplements forGreyhounds; Nervous and Excitable Dogs; Iron Deficiency -The Thief ofPerformance; Top Treatment for Joint Pain, Stiffness and Muscular Soreness;Pharma Mag Forte for Muscle Energy, Muscle Release and Muscle Relaxation;and, a great new addition to the ranks titled Poor Performance in RacingGreyhounds.In concise, easy to understand terms, readers will enjoy these informative articlesabout problems and conditions affecting racing greyhounds with suggestions andadvice about how to deal with such matters.Cost of The Performance Report is $18, plus $4 postage and handling. It isavailable from Allan Brown, Natural Performance Products, PO Box 55, Austinmer,NSW, 2515. Pay by cheque or money order.The (March, 2006) Journal Page 28

The Necessary EvilThe stewards they are a marvelous bunchWith lots of late nights, and many a long lunchDanny, the captain of the team, trying to keepThe whole business squeaky cleanAnd make it run like a well-oiled machineBobby, this will take some thoughtWasn’t he the one who forgot the race port?He looks to be walking a bit slowWhen he’s going along the track, too and froBetter put him on reportLook’s like he’s done a hip supportGo and see Charlie when he’s freeTen days he’ll get, you seeDaryl Kays, boy can he make your dayYour one minute late, the dogs overweightPlease shut the gate, paper not rightHope it’s the bad lightWhat have I done to deserve this blastWhen I’ve finally got box one, at lastCamron, he decided to thrown in his lotTo get away from those evil trotsSoon becoming a dab hand at readingThe greyhound’s ear brandBut he still gives you a nasty frightWhen he doesn’t get the papers rightSteve, the late mail tip is he’s about to leave usTo play in the front row with CivonecivaBefore he signs his Broncos retainerI hope he consults his personal trainerGail, She’s the cream of the cropThey always say that cream will rise to the topShe’s quite petite and not too tallShe’s the fairest of them allThe only female on the BoardThe others might say “thank the Lord”I’ve left her to the last, but not the leastIt reminds me a lot of “Beauty and the Beast”Charlie and Bobby, they don’t miss outBoth on hand when it’s your turn to shoutTo sum them up, well I’ve got a hunchI won’t get invited to the next lunchDuxing ChristmasChristmas has goneBut the Dux still live onAwaiting a new migrationWith the bird flu aroundAnd pups on the groundHe hopes it won’t stop the next generationThe best time of the dayYes that’s Reggie KayA stayer, you sayNa’h, no wayLooks in good nickGoes very quickAnother Fool’s HeartJust wait till it startsWhat’s all the fussHe’s not going to tell usIt’s only a Fool’s FiascoHe played his trump cardBy making it hardFor the bloody dog just came out of the yardPoet’sCornerBy KEITH STERNBERGSanta PawsLance Waldron, you may not know the nameBut he’s recently been inducted into the Ipswich Hallof FameBoxing was his chosen sportHe took on all comers without much thoughtAt all his titles, we’ll take a glanceHe didn’t give his opponents a second chanceSpent all his working life undergroundTrying to earn that elusive poundLike all of us, we reach the end of the lineThe ultimate winner is “Old Father Time”He’s Long retired with his lovely wifeFor a more relaxed way of lifeWith his grandchildren and his dogsHe can now take it easy and sit by the poolOn that big logHe’s not a limelight seekerBut he’d make a good after dinner speakerSanta comes but once a yearBringing lots of joy and good cheerI must admit I’ve been in a bit of a fogI just woke up I’ve been catching his dogGood luck Lance in the years aheadAnd don’t spend too much time lying on that bedShrimpLooking at the fields for a Wednesday nightI thought my eyes had not done me rightReading the maidens from the bookI just shook my head and took a second lookMr Crab Pot, you’ve got to be jokingWhoever thought of that, I’d like to know what theywere smokingIf that comment appeared in the sure pickWe’d be up in arms very quickAs the saying goes, give the dog a bad nameI don’t think he’ll be making the Hall of FameA rose by any other name does not smell so sweetI hope the poor fellow is good on his feetI’ve been called a few choice names in my lifeBut it hasn’t caused me any worry or strifeI just hope whatever it may beThey don’t forget to call him late for teaI wish the poor dog lots of luckAnd can go on and on and win a quick buckSo good luck little dog, you’ll get all my supportSo give of your best, like a good sportIt’s a bit of a worry with all of these namesI think some people like playing gamesKate, Daniel and Beryl Miles ... three generationsof Townsville greyhound racing.Daniel didn't have a choiceDANIEL Miles didn’t have much say in the matter.He was destined to be a greyhound trainer from the first few months of his life.Daniel’s mum, recently elected Townsville Club president Kate Miles, rememberstaking a then few weeks old Daniel greyhound racing in Cairns.But Kate and her husband Gary has a similar history in racing.Gary’s mum Beryl, now 76, has been a long-time stalwart of greyhound racing inthe north.“Beryl was one of the first with a greyhound when racing started in Townsville allthose years ago,” said Kate.Kate Miles has had a long history of involvement in the running of greyhoundracing in the Townsville area.She was president of the local owners and trainers association for two years, hasbeen a member for as long as she can remember and is still on the committee,She has also served on the Townsville club committee for some years, spent a timeas vice-chairman and is now president.“I’m there to help, always have been,” she said.“I want to keep things moving at the club, keep racing rolling along. This is theleading greyhound racing centre outside the south-east.”The Miles have a small team in training, with Daniel, 23, holding the reins.Most are from a Scottish Express-Lighthouse Girl litter and include recent CairnsMaiden 1000 winner Bally Rattler and littermate Tears Of Delight.Dam Lighthouse Girl was bought as a maiden from the south by Daniel’sgrandmother Beryl and headed north to win “eight or 10 races”.It is the bitch’s first litter.“Beryl has won a lot of races in the many years she’s been training,” said Kate.“And she’s always had a dog in two in training.”Daniel has followed in the footsteps of his family.“Right from the time he was little he would come walking the dogs with us, but bythe time he was in high school he really got interested,” said Kate.Daniel too is a member of the Townsville Club committee.Kate’s plans for the club centre on its success.“I believe our push for TAB coverage of greyhound racing in Townsville mustcontinue,” she said.“We’ve been after this for the past 10 years and will keep pushing for it.”Townsville is a major racing centre.“We always get trainers from Cairns, and often from Mackay and Rockhamptonracing here. And they keep coming back,” she said.Kate works for a local transport company but jokes she doesn’t let that interferewith her obligations to the greyhound industry.It runs in the family.Kennel of Dreams back bigger than everCould you be the ultimate fantasygreyhound trainer?Greyhound Racing Victoria’sinaugural on-line virtual competitionKennel of Dreams, launched lastOctober, has returned bigger and betterin 2006.Building on the success of Kennel ofDreams that was conducted throughoutthe 2005 Superdogs Series, this timearound races and greyhounds from rightacross Australia will be involved.Beginning with the AJS AustraliaCup at The Meadows on March 4,Kennel of Dreams participants will needto select a team of greyhounds that willscore them points across 19 other majorgroup races (including six Group 1’s),finishing with the Maturity Classic atThe Meadows on May 20.As with last year, participants willhave the opportunity to compete againstevery other player in the competition, aswell as competing just against friends inyour own private league.This year will also see participantsable to go head to head with a celebrityexpert tipster, and see how yourgreyhound knowledge really stacks up.Entries into the Kennel of Dreamsclose at midnight on Friday 3 March,ready for competition to begin with theAJS Australian Cup the following night.Participants will be able to changetheir kennel of greyhounds throughoutthe competition, in one of the fourdesignated official trade periods. Choosewisely though, as only six trades for theduration of the competition will beallowed.Minor prizes of $100 cash will be onoffer for the winner of each round ofraces (5 in total), with the person luckyenough to have selected a truly ‘dream’kennel, a prize of $2500 cash awaitsthem after the conclusion of theMaturity Classic on may 20.Full terms and conditions available atwww.grv.org.auThe (March, 2006) Journal Page 29

Owners and trainers should beaware, the ForthcomingEvents are correct at the timeof publication, but each clubreserves the right to change ordelete any race/races etc.FORTHCOMINGEVENTSALBIONPARKMONDAYS (Class 1)MARCH 6Best 8 (600m)710m Event (grade depends on noms)5th Grade Heats (520m) final March 13Graded over 520, 600 and 710mMARCH 13Best 8 (520m)710m Event (grade depends on noms)5th Grade Final (520m)Novice (520m)2 x Maiden Heats (520m) final March 20Graded over 520, 600 and 710mMARCH 20Best 8 (520m)710m Event (grade depends on noms)5th Grade Heats (600m) final March 27Maiden Final (520m)2 x Maiden Heats (520m) final March 27Graded over 520, 600 and 710mMARCH 27Best 8 (600m)710m Event (grade depends on noms)5th Grade Final (600m)Novice (520m)Maiden Final (520m)2 x Maiden Heats (520m) final April 3Graded over 520, 600 and 710mAPRIL 3Best 8 (520m)710m Event (grade depends on noms)5th Grade Heats (600m) final April 10Maiden Final (520m)2 x Maiden Heats (520m) final April 10APRIL 10Best 8 (600m)710m Event (grade depends on noms)5th Grade Final (600m)Novice (520m)For Sale4 berth dog trailerFully insulated, easy to tow,unregistered$800 onoPh (07) 32904495Pup RearingIn operation for just 3 years, our farmhas produced numerous city class stockincluding the recent National Sprintwinner IN FOR LIFE, Real Trick(35.12 Alb Pk), Sir Echelon,Crossword Lizzy (30.37 Alb Pk), OakBar (Casino GOTY). Used by leadingtrainers Roger Green, Pat Ryan,Greg Cannon, Glenda & John Dart.Ettrick (Nth NSW) 17km west ofKyogle. 40 acres, lush green acreage,permanent water.Contact Darryl & Sue Schafer(02) 66339043TELEPHONE NOMINATIONSThe lines will be open from 7am-8.30amMonday to Friday except on public holidays ornotified changes.Telephone No 1800 851 155 (Toll Free)Five Easy Steps to Nominate Your GreyhoundThe operator will ask you for the followinginformation.1 Name of Greyhound2 Earbrand3 Trainers Name and Licence Number4 Track, Date, Distance, Name of Event,If Greyhound has started Interstate since lastQueensland performance, Comments (i.e.Heats/Early Race etc)5 Second Preference or Nominating atMaiden Final (520m)2 x Maiden heats (520m) final April 17Graded over 520, 600 and 710mAPRIL 17Best 8 (520m)710m Event (grade depends on noms)5th Grade Heats (520m) final April 24Maiden Final (520m)2 x Maiden heats (520m) final April 24Graded over 520, 600 and 710mAPRIL 24Anzac Day Trophy (520m) Best 8710m Event (grade depends on noms)5th Grade Final (520m)Novice (520m)Maiden Final (520m)2 x Maiden Heats (520m) final May 1Graded over 520, 600 and 710mTHURSDAYS (Class 1)MARCH 2Best 8 (520m)710m Event (Grade depends on noms)Graded over 520, 600 and 710mMARCH 9Winged Runner Perpetual Trophy (520m) Best 8bitchesBest 8 (600m)710m Event (Grade depends on noms)Graded over 520, 600 and 710mMARCH 16Clean-Air (Aust) Group 2 Qld Futurity Heats(520m) Best 32 bitches whelped on or after 1-5-03. Maidens eligible, non penalty other than thoselosing maiden status.Best 8 (520m)710m Event (Grade depends on noms)Graded over 520, 600 and 710mMARCH 23Clean-Air (Aust) Group 2 Qld Futurity FinalGREYHOUNDS FLYWITH JET PETSTel (07) 38683488ASK FOR JASON1800 851 155another Track which is not a second preferencePlease Note:* A nomination form will need to be completedwhen nominating a greyhound for its firstQueensland start which is either owned or trainedby Interstate licensees.* A nomination form needs to be completedso relevant information concerning the greyhound/owner/trainer can be recorded on the GRAdatabase.(520m) winner $25,000Best 8 (520m)710m Event (Grade depends on noms)Graded over 520, 600 and 710mMARCH 30Best 8 (520m)710m Event (Grade depends on noms)Graded over 520, 600 and 710mAPRIL 6Clem Jones Trophy Heats (520m) Best 16, musthave won one circle race.Best 8 (520m)710m Event (Grade depends on noms)Graded over 520, 600 and 710mAPRIL 13Clem Jones Trophy Final (520m)Best 8 (600m)710m Event (Grade depends on noms)Graded over 520, 600 and 710mAPRIL 20Best 8 (520m)710m Event (Grade depends on noms)Graded over 520, 600 and 710mAPRIL 27Best 8 (600m)710m Event (Grade depends on noms)Graded over 520, 600 and 710mFRIDAYS (Class 3)MARCH 3Best 8 (600m)Best 8 (395m)Novice (520m)710m Event (Grade depends on noms)Graded 520, 600, 710, 395 and Maidens 395mMARCH 10Best 8 (520m)Best 8 (395m)710m Event (Grade depends on noms)2 x Maiden Heats (520m) final March 16, winnerPark RidgeGreyhound ComplexLot 35 Smith Rd, Park Ridge* Whelping* Rearing* Spelling* TrainingPh (07) 32000172Mike 0411 326605Rachel 0401 085757* Once this information is received thetelephone nomination service may be usedprovided there is no change in the ownership ortrainer of the particular greyhound.Should this be the case a new nomination formwill need to be completed.Should you have any queries regarding thisservice please contact the Grading Department 2-3pm Monday to Friday.$1000Graded 520, 600, 710, 395 and Maidens 395mMARCH 17Best 8 (520m)Best 8 (395m)710m Event (Grade depends on noms)Graded 520, 600, 710, 395 and Maidens 395mMARCH 24Best 8 (600m)Best 8 (395m)5th Grade Heats (520m) final March 31710m Event (Grade depends on noms)Graded 520, 600, 710, 395 and Maidens 395mMARCH 31Best 8 (520m)Best 8 (395m)5th Grade Final (520m)710m Event (Grade depends on noms)Graded 520, 600, 710, 395 and Maidens 395mAPRIL 7Best 8 (600m)Best 8 (395m)Novice (520m)710m Event (Grade depends on noms)Graded 520, 600, 710, 395 and Maidens 395mAPRIL 14No racing - Good FridayAPRIL 21Best 8 (600m)Best 8 (395m)5th Grade Heats (520m) final April 28710m Event (Grade depends on noms)Graded 520, 600, 710, 395 and Maidens 395mAPRIL 28Best 8 (520m)Best 8 (395m)5th Grade Final (520m)710m Event (Grade depends on noms)Graded 520, 600, 710, 395 and Maidens 395mCOOL CHAMPIONS$99(includes GST)plus postage & handlingPh (03) 59988336K9-Evaporative Cooling VestJust Add H20 and Go ...This revolutionary vest pulls heat away fromthe greyhound, enhancing the natural coolingprocess. The form of polymer used preventsexcessive weight gain and bulk. Offers extensivecooling times without re-wetting. Size does notchange when activated.email sales@coolweave.com.auwww.coolweave.com.auThe (March, 2006) Journal Page 30

FORTHCOMING EVENTSIPSWICHTUESDAYS (Class 2)FEBRUARY 28Highland Smash Repair Vince Curry MemorialMaiden Semi Finals 520m5th Grade Heats 520m5th Grade 630mBest 8 431m or 520m (Distance depends on Noms)Graded as requiredMARCH 7Highland Smash Repair Vince Curry MemorialMaiden Final 520m $25,000 to the WinnerHighland Smash Repair Vince Curry MemorialMaiden Consolation 520m - Winner $2000 (NomsRequired)5th Grade Final 520m4th/5th Grade 630m - Winner $2,000Best 8 431m or 520m (Distance depends on Noms)Winner $2,0005th Grade Heats 431mGraded as requiredMARCH 14Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431mHighland Smash Repair Maiden Final 431m5th Grade Heats 520m5th Grade Final 431mBest 8 520m or 431m (Dist depends on Noms)4th/5th Grade 630 mGraded as requiredMARCH 21Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431mHighland Smash Repairs Maiden Final 431m4th/5th Grade Heats 431mBox DrawsOwners and trainers should beaware they are always able toview the box draw procedureat the GRA offices.This can be viewed between 10and 11am each day.5th Grade Final 520m5th Grade 630mBest 8 520m or 431m (Dist depends on Noms)Graded as RequiredMARCH 28Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431mHighland Smash Repairs Maiden Final 431m4th/5th Grade Final 431m5th Grade Heats 520mBest 8 520m or 431m (Dist depends on Noms)5th Grade 630mGraded as RequiredAPRIL 4Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431mHighland Smash Repair Final 431m5th Grade Heats5th Grade Final5th Grade 630mBest 8 431mJuvenile 520m or 431mGraded as requiredAPRIL 11Heats Highland Smash Repair Auction Series520m. Noms Close Thursday 30th March with theGRA for Heats on 4th and 11th April.5th Grade 630mBest 8 520m or 431m (Dist depends on Noms)Graded as RequiredAPRIL 18Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m4 x Semi-Finals Highland Smash Repair AuctionSeries 520m5th Grade Heats 431m5th Grade 630mGraded as RequiredAPRIL 25Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431mHighland Smash Repair Final 431mFinal Highland Smash Repair Auction Series Final520m. Winner $35,000Consolation Highland Smash Repair AuctionSeries 520m - Winner $20005th Grade Heats 520m5th Grade Final 431m5th Grade 630mBest 8 431m or 520m (Dist depends on Noms)Graded as requiredWEDNESDAYS (Class 3)MARCH 1Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520m or431m (Distance depends on Nominations)Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m or431m (Distance as per Heats from 22nd February)5th Grade Final 431m5th Grade Heats 431mBest 8 520mJuvenile 520m or 431mGraded as requiredMARCH 8Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520mHighland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m or431m (Distance as per Heats from 1st March)5th Grade Final 431m5th Grade Heats 520mBest 8 520m or 431m (Distance depends on Noms)5th Grade 630mJuvenile 520m or 431mGraded as requiredMARCH 15Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520mHighland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m5th Grade Final 520m5th Grade Heats 431mBest 8 431m or 520m (Dist depends on Noms)Juvenile 520m or 431mGraded as requiredMARCH 22Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520mHighland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m5th Grade Final 431m4th/5th Grade Heats 520mBest 8 431m or 520m (Dist depends on Noms)1 Win/Maiden 630mGraded as requiredMARCH 29Highland Smash Repair Maiden 520mHighland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m4th/5th Grade Final 520m5th Grade Heats 431mBest 8 431m or 520m (Dist depends on Noms)5th Grade 630mGraded as requiredCharmer Lodge proudly presents...(Brett Lee x Flo Jo Tears)Black Dog – 30 KgWhelped March ‘0335 34 starts: 15-4-4Wentworth Park: 26 starts: 13-3-4BRETT LEE’s EXCITING SON & SUPER SPRINTEROVER FLOWon Group 2 Peter Mosman Classic in a sizzling 29.88Won Group 2 Bob Payne Winter Stake in race record time of 29.83Won the WAG Petfoods Match Race series at Wentworth ParkDominated Sydneyracing during winterof 2005STUD FEE$990(GST inc.)AI orFrozen SemenBest times at WentworthPark include 29.83, 29.88,29.96, 29.97, 30.00 (twice) -Sectional times include:5.42 13.84 - Run hometimes of 15.94, 15.95, 15.99Frozen Semennow available at:Sandown Vet ClinicNorthern Rivers Vet ClinicDr (NSW) John No Katakasi—AdelaideFreight Charges on semenContact Steve & Marree Gyftos (02) 4572 0096 or 0418 687 553www.charmerlodge.comNOTE: Free Service or full refund for all dogs, if no pupsThe (March, 2006) Journal Page 31OVERFLOBRETTLEEFLO JOTEARSGun Law OstiSobbing SalBrother FoxMiss Dusty LeeNew TearsWee SalMalawi’s Prince MalawiDuchess MarinaCaptain StandbyBear’s TearsTrojan TearsGuaranteed never raced on Steroids, Stimulants or Tonics

FORTHCOMING EVENTSAPRIL 5Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520mHighland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m5th Grade Final5th Grade FinalBest 8 520mJuvenile 520m or 431mGraded as requiredAPRIL 12Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520mHighland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m5th Grade Final 520m4th/5th Grade Heats 431mBest 8 431m or 520m (Dist depends on Noms)1 Win/Maiden 630mGraded as requiredAPRIL 19Highland Smash Repair Maiden 520mHighland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m4th/5th Grade Final 431m4th/5th Grade Heats 520mBest 8 431m or 520m (Dist depends on Noms)5th Grade 630mGraded as requiredAPRIL 26Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520mHighland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m4th/5th Grade Final 520m5th Grade Heats 431mBest 8 520m or 431m (Dist depends on Noms)Juvenile 520m or 431m4th/5th Grade 630mGraded as requiredStylishKennelsGary & Gail Holmeshave vacancies forperformed or maiden dogs,limited break-ins.Reasonable rates(07) 54665810GOLDCOASTTUESDAYS (Class 3)FEBRUARY 28XXXX 5th Grade Final (373m)Best 8 (373m)Maiden Heats (373m) final 7-3-06Harveys Panel Beaters 5th Grade Heats (429m)5th Grade (622m)4th Grade (622m)Graded as requiredMARCH 7Hot Dogs 5th Grade Heats (373m)Maiden Final (373m)Best 8 (429m)Maiden Heats (429m)5th Grade Final (429m)Maiden/no more than 2 wins (622m)Graded as requiredMARCH 14Hot Dogs 5th Grade Final (373m)Best 8 (373m)Maiden Heats (373m)Jet Pets Animal Transport 5th Grade Heats (429m)Maiden Final (429m)5th Grade (622m)4th Grade (622m)Graded as requiredMARCH 21Garrards Horse & Hound 5th Grade Heats (373m)Maiden Final (373m)Best 8 (429m)Maiden Heats (429m)Maiden/no more than 2 wins (622m)4th Grade (622m)Graded as requiredStars of the Future – Pups for Sale3 2 Bitches and 4 3 Dogs - Whelped 30 Sept 2005Super Ann x Surf LorianDrop of Nitro x No IntentJust the Best x Barrio FiestaSuper Ann retired after breakinga hock. She was one of thestrongest bitches in QLD over520m. This is her first litter.Super Ann’s half-sister, Dropof Havoc’s (Cry Havoc x Dropof Nitro) first litter by EliteState has just been broken inat Postman’s Ridge in top cityclass with 4 dogs under 18.50,including 1 bitch breaking in18.45 on a slow track. BlackEnforcer broke in 18.44 andBogie Leigh broke in 18.46.Quality Transport Service byRoad with Regular andreliable scheduled services.Regular services operate betweenSth East Qld and Sydney and NthNSW via Pacific & New EnglandHighways. Extensive coverage toRegional Qld ... North to Cairns, Westto Mt Isa, Southwest to Charleville.For full details view our website.Contact: David and Sierra GallagherPh (07) 5530 2710Mob 0418 775 456www.dogmovers.com.auSuper Ann Racing Stats:• Vince Curry Maiden Classic– Semi-Finalist• Ipswich Cup Semi Final –Winner• Ipswich Cup – Finalist• Albion Park, Best Time – 30.22Super Ann is from a litter of9 individual winners:1) Mr Magnificent– 6 Albion Park Winsstraight– Albion Park, Best Time:30.38– Vince Curry MaidenFinalistThese pups are big,strong and leggy.Inspection a MUST!(Orig Price) $4,000$3,000 ONO.David Andrews0413 022 581(07) 5533 9371MARCH 28Garrards Horse & Hound 5th Grade Final (373m)Best 8 (373m)Maiden Heats (373m)Harvey’s Panel Beaters 5th Grade Heats (429m)5th Grade (622m)4th Grade (622m)Graded as requiredAPRIL 4Hot Dogs 5th Grade Heats (373m)Maiden Final (373m)Best 8 (429m)Happy Easter Maiden Heats (429m)5th Grade Final (429m)Maiden/No more than 2 wins (622m)Graded as requiredAPRIL 11Hot Dogs 5th Grade Final (373m)Best 8 (373m)Maiden Heats (373m)Jet Pets Animal Transport 5th Grade Heats (429m)Easter Maiden final (429m)5th Grade (622m)4th Grade (622m)Graded as requiredAPRIL 18Vetsearch 5th Grade Heats (373m)Maiden Final (373m)Best 8 (429m)Maiden Heats (429m)Maiden/No more than 2 wins (622m)4th Grade (622m)Graded as requiredAPRIL 25Anzac Day public holidayVetsearch 5th Grade Final (373m)Best 8 (373m)Maiden Heats (373m)Greyhoundshop.net.au 5th Grade Heats (429m)5th Grade (622m)4th Grade (622m)Graded as requiredWEDNESDAYS (Class 2)MARCH 1Regent Taxis 5th Grade Heats (401m)Maiden Final (401m)Maiden Heats (457m)Best 8 (457m)5th Grade (650m)4th Grade (650m)Maiden (650m)Graded as requiredMARCH 8Best 8 (401m)Maiden Heats (401m)Greyhound Recorder 5th Grade Heats (457m)Best 8 (457m)5th Grade (650m)Maiden (650m)Graded as requiredMARCH 15Vetsearch 5th Grade Heats (401m)Maiden Final (401m)Bush HavenKennels176 Brass Rd, Ebenezer* Whelping* Rearing* Spelling* TrainingIan Hoggan(07) 546461060413 584499Best 8 (457m)Maiden Heats (457m)5th Grade (650m)Graded as requiredMARCH 22Best 8 (401m)Maiden Heats (401m)VIP Petfood 5th Grade Heats (457m)Maiden Final (457m)5th Grade (650m)650m Event (depends on noms)Graded as requiredMARCH 29Gold Coast Bulletin 5th Grade Heats (401m)Maiden Final (401m)Best 8 (457m)Maiden Heats (457m)5th Grade (650m)650m Event (depends on noms)Graded as requiredAPRIL 5Best 8 (401m)Maiden Heats (401m)5th Grade Final (401m)Easter 5th Grade Heats (457m)Maiden final (457m)5th Grade (650m)4th Grade (650m)Maiden (650m)Graded as requiredAPRIL 12Berwicks Canon 5th Grade Heats (401m)Maiden Final (401m)Best 8 (457m)Easter 5th Grade Final (457m)Maiden Heats (457m)5th Grade (650m)Maiden (650m)650m Event (depends on noms)Graded as requiredAPRIL 19Best 8 (401m)Maiden Heats (401m)5th Grade Final (401m)Bernies Pet Barn 5th Grade Heats (457m)Maiden Final (457m)5th Grade (650m)650m Event (depends on noms)Graded as requiredAPRIL 26VIP Petfoods 5th Grade Heats (401m)Maiden final (401m)Best 8 (457m)Maiden Heats (457m)5th Grade (650m)650m Event (depends on noms)Graded as requiredCAPALABAMARCH 4Maiden heats (2 heats) every starter makes a final.Ist to 4th in each heat into a final. 5th to 8th inThe (March, 2006) Journal Page 32

FORTHCOMING EVENTSeach heat into a final. Heats normal prizemoney.Final Prizemoney 1st Final $400 to winner; 2ndFinal $250 to winner.5th Grade Time Trial. Best 8 5th grade racingagainst the clock. Placings determined by timerecorded by each individual dog. Winner/Fastestgreyhound $800 + trophy 2nd Fastest $200 3rdFastest $100 4th Fastest $50. Trainers mustspecifically nominate for this race to be considered.Box draw will determine the order of competing.Every dog starts from box 5.5th Grade5th Grade Bitches4th Grade4th Grade BitchesBest 8MARCH 11Maiden Finals - 1st Final $400 to winner; 2nd Final$250 to winner.Heats Capalaba Tavern 3rd/4th Grade Winner offinal $500 plus trophy. Heats normal prizemoney.MaidenMaiden Bitches5th Grade5th Grade BitchesBest 8MARCH 18Final - Capalaba Tavern 3rd/4th Grade winner$500 + trophyHeats John Klose Retravision 5th Grade (4 heats,every starter makes a final. Normal prizemoney.If more than 70 noms, we will conduct 8 heats and7 finals. First and second in each heat into a final(winner $800) - fastest 2 thirds as reserves; Thirdand Fourth in each heat to a final (winner $400) -fastest 2 fifths as reserves; Fifth and Sixth in eachheat to a final (winner $300) Fastest 2 sevenths asreserves; Seventh and Eight in each heat to a final(winner $250); as well as being drawn as reservesthese greyhounds will be drawn; in their respectivefinals; where a dead heat occurs and a draw isnecessary the stewards will conduct a draw todetermine which dogs contest which final).4th Grade4th Grade BitchesBest 8MARCH 25Final - John Klose Retravision 5th grade seriesEagle Boy’s Pizza - Veterans Stake. Open forgreyhounds 4 years and older on date of race. $300to winner - 2 free entry passes with free drink toconnections of oldest greyhound starting in the raceOpen Time Trial - open to best 8 nominatedregardless of grade racing against the clock.Placings determined by time recorded by eachindividual dog. Winner/Fastest greyhound $800 +trophy 2nd Fastest $200 3rd Fastest $100 4thFastest $50. Trainers must specifically nominatefor this race to be considered. Box draw willdetermine the order of competing. Every dog startsfrom box 5.MaidenMaiden Bitches5th Grade5th Grade4th Grade4th Grade BitchesBest 8APRIL 1Maiden heats (2 heats) every starter makes a final.Ist to 4th in each heat into a final. 5th to 8th ineach heat into a final. Heats normal prize money.Final Prizemoney. 1st Final $400 to winner; 2ndFinal $250 to winner.5th Grade5th Grade Bitches4th Grade4th Grade BitchesBest 8APRIL 8Maiden Finals. 1st Final $400 to winner, 2nd Final$250 to winner.Heats Easter Bunny Girl Trophy - open to the best16 Bitches nominated regardless of grade- Heatprizemoney First $400 second $150 third $75fourth $20. Final prizemoney $800 first $200second $100 third $50 fourthMaidenMaiden Bitches5th Grade4th GradeBest 8APRIL 15Easter Saturday - the Easter Bunny and variousother attraction will be on hand. (See next month’sJournal for details)Heats Easter Bunny Girl Trophy - open to the best16 Bitches regardless of gradeFinal prizemoney $800 first $250 second $100third $50Final Capalaba Tavern 3rd/4th Grade winner $500+ trophyWhelpingsSire Dam Whelp Dog Bitch Breeder InsemAwesome McLaren Just Kissy 1-1-06 1 6 Muller YBanker Hud Bellquatro 7-1-06 4 3 Kennedy YBanker Hud Josie Brandon 8-12-05 1 3 Felgate YBearability Elleaw 4-2-06 4 3 MackayBen’s Fury Awesome Embrace 6-1-06 7 3 Lowe YBig Daddy Cool Ebony Forest 21-12-05 4 3 Rice FBig Daddy Cool Sherry Forest 9-12-05 3 9 Interstate OwnersBitability Bale Lady Alabaster 10-1-06 2 4 ClackBlack Enforcer Dual Attack 20-1-06 2 VohlandBlack Enforcer Farmor Sparkles 17-1-06 5 2 ScottBlack Enforcer Pure Torque 22-1-06 5 3 Skelly FBombastic Shiraz Queen Of Tigers 2-1-06 6 5 BoodyCollision Gozo Liz 28-12-05 1 5 Wilkes Synd FDroopys Vieri Miss Maraschino 15-1-06 2 7 Apap FElite State Agassi’s Ace 17-1-06 6 5 Gilliland FElite State Debjon Girl 23-12-05 2 6 Simon FFlying Penske Snapshots 4-1-06 2 2 Moore Racing Synd FGo Wild Teddy Star Mate 29-1-06 1 4 Butibam SyndGozo Farmer It’s All Fine 5-1-06 3 4 White FGozo Farmer Shop A Docket 28-12-05 1 2 HickmottHallucinate Ginger Legs 4-1-06 4 4 Perry FHallucinate Stargari Heiress 8-1-06 6 4 Noon FJust The Best Brittney Bale 8-1-06 4 6 Felgate YModern Assassin Justa Revenge 25-1-06 4 3 MackenrothMost Awesome Iza Tora 2-1-06 3 1 Balligari Synd YNovember Fury Wasted Effort 23-1-06 3 4 Reberger FPlacard Snow In Summer 16-1-06 2 2 Smt Synd YRobust Character Mistle Toes 29-1-06 1 3 Goodman YSurf Lorian Miss Milano 19-1-06 3 3 Big Guns Synd FToken Prince Dark Sentence 1-1-06 2 1 LoveTrendy Leigh Shy Kiss 12-1-06 5 2 BradleyValentine’s Boy Shocking Pink 2-1-06 2 4 HickmottWhisky Assassin Four Way Fire 3-1-06 4 6 Driver YYour Awesome Minnie’s Mixup 21-1-06 3 Leaver YHeats John Klose Retravision 5th Grade Series. 4heats every starter makes a final. 1st& 2nd in eachheat into a final Fastest two thirds as reserves. Finalprizemoney 1st $800 2nd $200 3rd $75 4th $20.3rd & 4th in heat into a final. Fastest two 5ths asreserves. Final prizemoney 1st $400 2nd $120 3rd$60 4th $20. 5th & 6th in each heat into a final.Fastest two 7ths as reserves. Final prizemoney 1st$300 2nd $75 3rd $40 4th $20. 7th & 8th in eachheat into a final. Final prizemoney 1st $250 2nd$75 3rd $40 4th $20. As well as being drawn asreserves these greyhounds will be drawn in theirrespective finals. Where dead heat occurs 7 a drawis necessary the stewards will conduct a draw todetermine which dog contest which final. If wereceive more than 50 noms we will endeavour toprogram as many heats and finals as is practicable.MaidenMaiden Bitches4th Grade4th Grade BitchesBest 8APRIL 22Final John Klose Retravision 5th grade seriesEagle Boy’s Pizza - Veterans Stake. Open forgreyhounds 4 years and older on date of race. $300to winner - 2 free entry passes with free drink toconnections of oldest greyhound starting in the raceAPRIL 29Heats Capalaba Tavern 3rd/4th Grade Winner offinal $500 plus trophy. Heats normal prizemoney.MaidenMaiden Bitches5th Grade5th Grade4th Grade4th Grade BitchesBest 8BUNDABERGFEBRUARY 254th Grade Final 460mMaiden/5th Grade 550mBest 8 460mGraded as noms permitMARCH 4Maiden heats (460m)Best 8 (460m)Graded as noms permitMARCH 11Maiden Final (460m)4th-5th Grade Battlers (550m) not won in past 3startsGraded as noms permitMARCH 185th Grade Heats (460m)Best 8 (460m)Graded as noms permitMARCH 255th Grade Final (460m)Maiden/5th Grade (550m)Best 8 (550m)Graded as noms permitAPRIL 14th Grade Heats (460m)Best 8 (460m)Graded as noms permitAPRIL 84th Grade Final (460m)Best 8 (550m)Graded as noms permitAPRIL 22Maiden/5th Grade (550m)3rd-4th Grade (550m)QLD STUD DOG STATISTICSOctober 2005Statistics include: Results of all types of services by Qld registered stud dogs; Results of all types of services by interstate stud dogs to Queensland ownedbitches. The highlighted services are inseminations by a Queensland registered fsi facility to; Interstate owned bitches with a registered breeding unit frominterstate 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 InsemAwesome McLaren Just Kissy 26-10-05 1-01-06 1 6 Muller YBam Bam Bigelow Golden Syrup 31-10-05 Niw Triple B Synd YBanker Hud Dahl’s Angel 2-10-05 3-12-05 3 6 I-S BBanker Hud Josie Brandon 2-10-05 8-12-05 1 3 Felgate YBearability Namaste 6-10-05 Niw HandysideBig Daddy Cool Sherry Forest 10-10-05 9-12-05 3 9 I-S BBig Daddy Cool Reactive Force 15-10-05 15-12-05 5 5 Wolf Gang Synd FBig Daddy Cool My Girl Zani 20-10-05 Nnr Thompson FBig Daddy Cool Ebony Forest 20-10-05 21-12-05 4 3 Rice FBitability Bale Hidden Assassin 12-10-05 12-12-05 7 2 DawsonBitability Bale Speedy Sailor 19-10-05 21-12-05 5 2 Harm YBombastic Shiraz M’lady’s Fool 20-10-05 23-12-05 3 Leeson FBombastic Shiraz Queen Of Tigers 31-10-05 2-01-06 6 5 BoodyCollision Gozo Liz 28-10-05 28-12-05 1 5 Wilkes Synd FCollision Rumble Ciarrai 31-10-05 Nnr Kavanagh FCounty Assassin Tad Shifty 8-10-05 10-12-05 5 5 HastieElite State Hanson Skye 7-10-05 7-10-05 5 1 Allen FElite State Victory Token 18-10-05 Niw Belford FElite State Debjon Girl 22-10-05 23-12-05 2 6 Simon FFool’s Heart Katie Mccoy 1-10-05 2-12-05 6 4 HerbertGable Lafourche Lily Maywyn 19-10-05 20-12-05 4 3 Essex FGo Wild Teddy Haylee Louise 1-10-05 3-12-05 4 5 LoweGo Wild Teddy Wascaly Wabbit 3-10-05 5-12-05 1 6 Wabbitt Synd FGo Wild Teddy Suna Silence 9-10-05 9-12-05 6 2 Dunn FGo Wild Teddy Lika Attitude 26-10-05 1-01-06 3 Wisener FGozo Farmer Shop A Docket 27-10-05 28-12-05 1 2 HickmottHarvard Bale Red Syrah 22-10-05 21-12-05 3 1 Moonlight One Synd YHarvard Bale Keljenny Patra 30-10-05 Niw Boston YHarvey Bale Cissy’s Daughter 17-10-05 Niw PearsonHarvey Bale Ozzy Di 18-10-05 18-12-05 4 0 Fay YJust The Best Gabriella Bale 30-10-05 27-12-05 5 6 Gabriella’s Synd FKings Cadet Star Of Lynbrook 28-10-05 29-12-05 4 5 InallKiowa Sweet Trey Mississippi Gold 26-10-05 26-12-05 1 Johnson FLarkhill Jo Vintage Rumble 17-10-05 Nnr Kavanagh FLarkhill Jo Lady Derry 28-10-05 Niw Kavanagh FLindale Blue Great Mail 11-10-05 12-12-05 3 1 Harvey YLohman Iron Fortitude 21-10-05 Nnr McHughNovember Ghandi Elle Mac Honcho 1-10-05 Niw Darcy FPlacard Dosarg 16-10-05 18-12-05 6 3 KellawayPlacard Pallara Princess 23-10-05 25-12-05 6 2 Field Conf YQuinn The Eskimo Hanson Ebony 1-10-05 4-12-05 6 3 SaalRubblestorm Fitzroy Blonde 3-10-05 2-12-05 6 2 GouldingSurf Lorian Bouncing Hypo 4-10-05 7-12-05 1 2 Abdi FSurf Lorian Jukebox Jessie 23-10-05 23-12-05 2 8 Phillips YSurf Lorian Flying Kokomo 26-10-05 1-01-06 4 5 I-S B CSurf Lorian Shady Macbeth 27-10-05 Niw Wakefield CToken Prince Dark Sentence 30-10-05 1-01-06 2 1 LoveTrendy Leigh Kilby Ev 2-10-05 Nnr I-S BTrendy Leigh Tasty Malagro 8-10-05 10-12-05 2 2 HandysideTropical One Gretchen Bale 19-10-05 21-12-05 2 8 MontagueValentine’s Boy Shocking Pink 31-10-05 2-01-06 2 4 HickmottWhere’s Indy Head Direct 31-10-05 Niw Muller YWhisky Assassin Italian Princess 6-10-05 7-12-05 4 6 CrisciWhisky Assassin Bye Lee 7-10-05 12-12-05 2 1 CrickWhisky Assassin Paw Play 8-10-05 12-12-05 1 KennedyWhisky Assassin Groovy Girl 19-10-05 Niw Russell FWhisky Assassin Blue Day Creek 23-10-05 Niw Hines FWinsome Revenge Queen Bev 27-10-05 1-01-06 6 4 GoodmanThe (March, 2006) Journal Page 33

FORTHCOMING EVENTSBest 8 (460m)Graded as noms permitAPRIL 295th Grade Battlers (460m) not won in past 3 startsBest 8 (550m)Graded as noms permitTOWNSVILLEFEBRUARY 23Maiden, gradedMARCH 2Maiden, gradedMARCH 9Maiden, gradedMARCH 16Maiden, gradedMARCH 23Maiden, gradedMARCH 30Maiden, gradedAPRIL 6Easter Sprint Heats (380m)Maiden, gradedAPRIL 13Easter Sprint Final (380m)Maiden, gradedAPRIL 20Maiden, gradedAPRIL 27GRA Young Guns Heats (498m) 30 months oryounger at 17-4-06.Maiden, gradedMAY 4GRA Young Guns Final (498m) 1st $2500, 2nd$1000, 3rd $500Maiden, gradedMAY 11Nth Qld Intercity Challenge Heats (498m)Maiden, gradedMAY 18Nth Qld Intercity Challenge Final (498m)Maiden, gradedMAY 25Maiden, gradedJUNE 1GRA Maiden 1000 Heats (380m)Maiden, gradedJUNE 8GRA Maiden 1000 Final (380m)JUNE 15Tokyo Tornado Commemorative 4th-5th GradeHeats (498m)Maiden, gradedJUNE 22Tokyo Tornado Commemorative 4th-5th GradeFinal (498m)Maiden, gradedJUNE 29No racingJULY 6No racingCAIRNSMARCH 4Autumn Cup Open Heats (410m) 1st $275Maiden/gradedMARCH 11Autumn Cup Open Final (410m) 1st $310Maiden/gradedMARCH 18Maiden Plate (544m) 1st $265Maiden/gradedJANUARY 27Stewards present: DM ryan (chairman), N Jackson(committee member, witness).Stewards opened an inquiry in relation to the urinesample (227339) taken from Apearla in Race 7 (finished4th) at Mackay on November 25.It subsequently returned positive to norpethidine.The Racing Science Centre notified stewards thereferee sample was unable to be confirmed. Local Rule20(b) requires the referee sample be confirmed allowingtwo certificates to be issued confirming the drug initiallydeclared.Stewards did not take the matter further. TrainerBarbara Sam was reminded of her obligations under therules to present greyhounds to race free of any drugs.JANUARY 30Stewards present: DM Ryan (chairman), J Doss(chief steward Bundaberg).Stewards opened an inquiry in relation to thepositive swab returned by Skye Royale (placed 3rd) atBundaberg on December 3. Skye Royale returnedpositive to tolfenamic acid.Stewards took evidence from Mr T Lowe ofHoward, trainer of Skye Royale and considered writtensubmissions.Lowe was subsequently charged under AustralianRacing Rule 106 which states: “The owner, trainer orperson in charge of a greyhound nominated to competein an event shall produce the greyhound free of anyMARCH 25Easter Cup Heats (544m) 1st $340Maiden/gradedAPRIL 1Easter Cup Final (544m) 1st $375Maiden/gradedAPRIL 8No racingAPRIL 15No racingAPRIL 22Golden Muzzle Maiden heats (410m) 1st $185Maiden/gradedAPRIL 29Golden Muzzle Maiden Final (410m) 1st $1000Maiden/gradedMAY 6NQ Intercity Challenge Heats (410m) 1st $275Mother’s Day Bracelet 4th-5th Grade Heats(544m) 1st $250Maiden/gradedMAY 13NQ Intercity Challenge Final (410m) 1st $310Mother’s Day Bracelet 4th-5th Grade Final (544m)1st $285QUALITY BRICK HOME ON 5 ACRES - DESIGNER BUILT $410,000House: 9 years old with Cathedral ceilings, new air con throughout, ceiling fans, 4 bedroom, carpet & tiled throughout, qualitykitchen, 2 sep. living areas. Landscaped gardens with sprinkler system, town water + 2,000 gal. water tank.Greyhound areas: 4 car accommodation, new large air conditioned shed with 5 large built-in kennels and dog kitchen, with sink& stove. Separate wash room with toilet and feed shed. 4 outside runs with large kennels, shade sails & trees. 1 large exercise yardor pup paddock. Small slipping track with starting box. 4 brood bitch yard with kennels. 4 fully fenced paddocks with double wire,stables and cattle crush and dam.Beautifully kept property with great neighbours, situated in much-sought after Placid Hills, Queensland, only 1/2 hour toToowoomba. Tracks within close proximity are Ipswich, Albion Park and Gold Coast. Owners retiring. Bargain at only $410,000and inspection is a must!For more information or to arrange an inspection, contact David Andrews on 0413 022 581www.donelly.com.au(07) 5520 5122Maiden/gradedMAY 20No racingMAY 27President’s Cup (410m) 4th Grade, 1st $240Maiden/gradedJUNE 3Winter Sprint Open (410m) 1st $310Maiden/gradedJUNE 10Cairns cup Prelude (544m) Best 8, 1st $375Maiden/gradedJUNE 17No racingJUNE 24Cairns Cup Heats (544m) 1st $340Maiden Heats (410m) 1st $1854th-5th Grade Heats (544m) 1st $250Maiden/gradedJULY 1Cairns Cup Final (544m) 1st $4000, 2nd $1000,3rd $750, 4th $250Cup Consolation (544m) 1st $500Maiden Final (410m) 1st $500Stewards inquiriesdrug”.Lowe pleaded guilty and was suspended for twomonths and find $250. Skye Royale was disqualifiedunder Rule 108. Lowe was read his rights of appeal.FEBRUARY 2Stewards present: DM Ryan (chairman), G Thorsby(steward).Stewards opened an inquiry under ARR 11 (1) inrelation to an objection lodged by Mr J Hutchison ofPallara.The objection surrounded the eligibility of Zukowhich won race 5, a fifth grade at Albion Park on January26.Stewards took submissions from Hutchison, thetrainer of second placegetter Alexander Allen, and MrR Giltinan, trainer of Zuko. Stewards also considered awritten submission from chief Grader Mr E Litter andthree written exhibits concerning the lifetimeperformances of Zuko.Stewards accepted Little’s view that Zuko wasmistakenly graded and ineligible for the event he wasdrawn, subsequently competed in and won.Stewards applied ARR 84 which states: “Where asteward in charge of the meeting is satisfied uponinvestigation a greyhound was ineligible to compete inan event, such greyhound shall be disqualified from theevent and the stewards shall amend the placingsaccordingly”.Giltinan accepted Zuko was a fourth gradegreyhound, however, he indicated the owner wouldinitiate further discussion with the Board with regardto the loss of prizemoney.The result of the race was amended to read: 1Alexander Allen, 2 Liams Smile, 3 Look Down Wendy.FEBRUARY 9Stewards present: S McGrath (acting chairman), CMcLune (steward).Stewards opened and inquiry in relation to acomplaint lodged by trainer John Hutchison against MrRobert Giltinan in relation to an incident after a stewardsinquiry on February 2.Stewards took evidence from Hutchison andGiltinan as well as steward Gail Thorsby.After hearing evidence Giltinan was charged underARR 125 (1) (q) which states: “Any person (includingan official) who commits or omits to do any act orengages in conduct which is in any way detrimental orprejudicial to the interest, welfare, image, control orpromotion of greyhound racing”.He pleaded not guilty, was found guilty and fined$100. He was read his rights of appeal.FEBRUARY 15The greyhound Rhythmic Affair was a latescratching from the Vince Curry Maiden qualifying trialsat Ipswich on February 11 after it was found to havediffering ear brands to that shown on its registrationpapers.The brand in the dog presented read Q4239 - 74G,while the registration papers showed Q4239 - 74B.Stewards noted the greyhound presented was red brindleand not brindle as recorded.On February 13, stewards visited the kennels of MrPaul Felgate of Alberton. Upon inspection of severalgreyhounds, it was discovered the ear brand forRhythmic Affair had been recorded on the registrationcertificate for the greyhound known as Superlative.The ear brand for Superlative Q4239 - 74B wasrecorded on the registration certificate of RhythmicAffair. Stewards noted they were from the same litterand had very similar markings.In discovering the mix-up in certificates, it wouldappear stewards and club officials incorrectly identifiedSuperlative, which competed in Vince Curry qualifyingtrial 19, at kenneling, prior to the trial and at theconclusion of the trial.The ear brand recorded on the registration certificateof Superlative was Q4239 - 74B with the brand in thegreyhound’s ear reading Q4239 - 74G. Stewards notedboth greyhounds had been cleared to start by a GRAmarking up official.Stewards are not satisfied the greyhound known asSuperlative did compete in trial 19. Stewards actingunder GAR R11 (28) disqualified Superlative from theevent.Stewards ordered new registration papers beproduced for each greyhound. No further action will betaken.The amended placings in heat 19 are: 1 WestarInvader, 2 Time To Give, 3 Doc Jamieson Win.The (March, 2006) Journal Page 34

FORTHCOMING EVENTS4th-5th Grade Final (544m) 1st $500JULY 8No racingMACKAYMARCH 2Maiden and GradedMARCH 9Maiden and GradedMARCH 16Heats Young Guns 456m. Under 30 months at thetime of heatsMaiden and GradedMARCH 23Final Young Guns 456m1st $2500.00 + RUGMaiden and GradedMARCH 30Maiden and GradedAPRIL 6Maiden and GradedAPRIL 10 (MON NIGHT)Maiden and GradedAPRIL 15 (SATY TWILIGHT)Racing starts 3pmPresidents Cup - Best 8 - 541m!st $800 + Trophy and RugMaiden and GradedAPRIL 22 (SATY NIGHT)Heats of Maiden 1000 - 456m (No other maiden)Nomination fee $25Heats of Mackay Cup - 541m.Nom fee $25Maiden and GradedAPRIL 29 (SATY AFTERNOON)Final Maiden 1000 - 456m1st $1000 + Trophy and RugFinal Mackay Cup - 541m1st $4000 +Trophy and Rug, 2nd $1000, 3rd $500unplaced $25Mackay Cup Consoliation - 541m!st $500 + Trophy and RugMaiden and GradedMAY 4Maiden and GradedMAY 11Heats Nth Qld Intercity Challenge - 456m (dateof domiciliary in area 1.2.06)Nom Fee $25Maiden and GradedMAY 18Final Nth Qld Intercity Challenge - 456mMaiden and GradedMAY 25Maiden and GradedJUNE 1Maiden and GradedJUNE 8Maiden and GradedROCKHAMPTONMARCH 4 (D)Heats Dash for Cash Best 16 407mHeats 5th Grade 407mGraded per nomsMARCH 9 (N)Final DASH FOR CASH SERIES 407m 1st $450Final 5th Grade 407m 1st $350Graded per nomsMARCH 16 (N)Best 8 510m 1st $400Club 4th Grade 510m 1st $350Graded per nomsMARCH 23 (N)Heats B & J Car Sales Young Stars Classic 510m(whelped on or after 1-1=04 ) Heats 1st $400Heats Maiden 500 407mGraded per nomsAPRIL 1 (D)Final B&J Car Sales Young Star Classic 510m 1st$1000 & rugFinal Maiden 500 407m 1st $500Graded per nomsAPRIL 6 (N)Graded per nomsAPRIL 13 (N)Heats Patlaw Securities Easter Sprint 407mHeats 4th-5th Grade Club Trophy 510mGraded per nomsAPRIL 17 (D)Final Patlaw Securities Easter Sprint 407m 1st$500Final Club Trophy 4th-5th Grade 510m 1st$300Graded per nomsAPRIL 20 (N)Graded per nomsMAY 1 (D)Labour Day Cup (510m) Best 8 1st $500Graded per nomsMAY 11 (N)Heats Brook Group Nth Qld Intercity Challenge407m (Greyhounds nominated must be domiciledbetween Carmila & Gladstone and west toSpringsure at February 1, 2006) Nom fee $25 heatsonly, Normal graded prizemoneyGraded per nomsMAY 18 (N)Local final Brook Group Nth Qld IntercityChallenge 407m 1st $500Heats Anniversary Cup (4th-5th Grade) 510mGraded per nomsMAY 25 (N)Anniversary nightMAJOR FINAL Brook Group Nth Qld IntercityChallenge 407m 1st $4000 & Rug, 2nd $1000, 3rd$500, 4th-8th $200Final Anniversary Cup 510m 1st $500Heats GRA Maiden 1000 407mGraded per nomsJUNE 1 (N)Heats CQ Publicans Rockhampton Cup 510m(Nom $25 heat only) 1st $500Final GRA Maiden 1000 407m 1st $1000Graded per nomsJUNE 5 (N)Final CQ Publicans Rockhampton Cup 510m 1st$4000 & rug, 2nd $1000, 3rd $500, 4th $250Combined 4th/5th CQ Distance Trophy 630m 1st$500Graded per nomsJUNE 24 (D)Heats GRA Young Guns 407m (up to 30 monthsat time of heats)Ralph Janes Memorial 5th Grade 407m 1st $350Graded per nomsJUNE 29 (N)Final GRA Young Guns 407m 1st $2500, 2nd$1000, 3rd $500Graded per nomsJubileeThe Clock is TickingKennelsRearingTrainingSpellingPre-trainingWhelpingContact:John RutherfordorMariska HerbertJubilee Kennels, 1179 Atkinson'sDam Road, Atkinson's DamPh (07) 54264413or 0422 838478or 0414 242944We provide the very best careand attention to everygreyhound on our property.Congratulationsto TOON PANGYPSY,the first bitch mated sinceFool's Heart's return to Qld,on the birth of her6 healthy puppies.Fool's Heart is nowlooking for somemore girlfriends. Ifyou want your bitchto be mated with a100% blood relationto Elite State, thenlook no further.Fool’s Heart(Just The Best-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 OfSydney (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 StateStud Fee $660* (Inc GST. Swab essential.)Free Return or Refund if nil pups. Free return if one pup. Frozen semen AvailableFor SaleREDUCED FOR GENUINE SALETIME ISRUNNINGOUTElite State-Lou's Cruise2 dogs, 1 bitch remaining$3000 Must Be SoldCyrus The Virus-WyreemaWarrior3 bitches remaining$1500Fool’s Heart-Katie McCoy2 dogs, 1 bitch remaining$1200 Must Be SoldAlso at Stud100% successful sireBam Bam Bigelow(Jurassic Vapour-Budster)Stud Fee $330The (March, 2006) Journal Page 35

GingerBlack ShirazDark HorizonNovember FuryWarren’s FlyerNovember MissCentrefold PetAPRIL FURY/BONE DUSTHead HonchoCry HavocWee SalAbsolute ChaosCredibilityThey Need MePretty WandererYoung Guns (544m)Cairns1 APRIL FURY $1.30(November Fury-Absolute Chaos)Owner-trainer: Judy Olsen.2 SALTWATER PETE $3(November Fury-Absolute Chaos)3 KING AND I $9(Token Prince-Star Puzzle)Others: 4 Bushland Babe $9, 5 NextRocketeer $9, 6 Complete Chaos $4, 7 AtJay Racer $10, 8 Rachie $3.60.Time: 32.81.The (March, 2006) Journal Page 36Olsens havenorth in ChaosYoung Guns ...Judy Olsen withApril Fury(Cairns winner)and husbandRobert with BoneDust (Townsvillewinner).IT’S not often Tom Noble makesmistakes with dogs, but he almost did acouple of years ago when it came tobreeding with smart shortcourser AbsoluteChaos.Noble had raced the Cry Havoc-TheyNeed Me bitch with great success.Absolute Chaos won 15 races duringher 38-start career for the Noble kennel.She’s from the damline made famous byFifi She’s Not and her daughter PrettyWanderer but she was a pretty fairsprinter herself.She did a lot of racing in the north andat one time won six in a row at Ipswichover 431m, running as quick as 25.20secs.She also won three in Townsville, twoin Cairns and one in Ayr as well as hernine at Ipswich.“Tom was not going to breed with her,so I asked him to have her for breeding,”said Townsville’s Robert Olsen.Tom was happy to do so, but wanted acouple from the litter.“I picked out History Lesson as her firstmate, but right at the last minute, weswitched and went to November fury,” saidOlsen. Lucky for Olsen he did.The litter is exceptional and while onlywinning short course events to this stage,they could not be more impressive andincludes recent 544m Cairns Young Gunswinner April Fury, as well as boomTownsville speedster Bone Dust.April Fury downed littermateSaltwater Pete to win the Young Gunsfinal.“Tom wasn’t going to breed with thebitch, but Tom also doesn’t want to missout on anything, that’s why he took a fewpups from this litter,” said Robert, whosewife Judy owns and trains April Fury.Tom got two of the November Fury-Absolute Chaos litter and one races asbrilliant sprinter Absolute Fury already awinner at Albion Park.“He’s also got two that qualified for thesecond round of the Vince Curry,” saidRobert. “One of Tom’s pups hurt a toewhen he was a baby, so we sent himanother one on a half share.”Absolute Chaos has since gone back toNoble for her second litter, by Big DaddyCool of which the Olsens have two. She willhead back north for her next mating andthis time Robert plans to send her toBombastic Shiraz to continue the BlackShiraz sireline.Of April Fury, Robert says no-onewanted the dog as a pup because he wasthe runt of the litter.“We got stuck with him, but he hasreally come on and looks to be the one thatwill run distance,” he said. “While the restof the litter, specially Bone Dust, werewinning over 380m at Townsville, he wasalready up to the 498 metres.“But he really blossomed when westepped up his distances.”The Olsens have prolific winner Oweyracing in the Noble kennel at Albion Parkbut plan to bring him home when the richcountry cups circuit gets underway midyear.“But dogs like April Fury will be greatfor those races as well,” he said.Bone Dust is the star of the litter havingwon 10 of 12 starts (to time of writing).“But April Fury will get 600m andmight even run further,” said Olsen.