June'05 - Greyhound-Data

JOURNALOfficial Publication of the Greyhound Racing Authority of QldJUNE 2005 Volume 183Registered by Australia PostPublication No. QBP 3978Owner Len Antonio andtrainer Tom Noble withDon Paco after theirIpswich Auction win.The winners can smile ... Paul Graham, trainer of runner-up TijuanaTeddy, is consoled by winning trainer Tom Noble and Tom's wife Lyn.The winner hasearned a cuddle.Pics: Corey PearceDon Paco grabsGroup 2 glory.Don Paco2005 Group 2 Ipswich Auction ChampionKibble and BiscuitsAvailable now The (June, from 2005) Journal your local Page stockists1

Chair: Phil BennettMembers: Kerry WatsonChris WilliamsDavid StittMANAGEMENTGeneral Manager Darren Beavisdbeavis@graq.org.auChairman of Stewards Danny Ryandryan@graq.org.auInvestigations Daryl Kaysdkays@graq.org.auGrading Panel Eddie Little,Ken Hutchinsonelittle@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.Phil BennettGRA ChairA STATEMENT made in theQueensland Parliament by Mr Hopper MP,the Opposition Spokesman for Racing,regarding the increases in prizemoneydistributed in the Queensland thoroughbredindustry prompted me to dig out the samestatistics for greyhound racing.Mr Hopper has alleged QueenslandRacing in the Financial Year 1999-2000distributed prizemoney of $57.99 millionand by the financial year 2003-04 this hadrisen to $63.74 million, an increase ofFinancial Prizemoney Annual % Increase %Year Paid Increase since1999-20001999-2000 $5,531,8982000-01 $5,435,229 -$96,669 -1.75% -$96,669 -1.75%2001-02 $5,542,529 $107,300 1.97% $10,630 0.19%2002-03 $6,018,749 $476,220 8.59% $486,851 8.80%2003-04 $6,969,564 $950,814 15.80% $1,437,665 25.99%2004-05 $7,502,445 $532,880 7.65% $1,970,546 35.62%(estimated)Affordable Land$5.75 million, or 9.9%.I set out (left) a table that shows boththe annual increase in prizemoney paid andthe increase in prizemoney compared withthe same base year of 1999-2000.It can be seen from this table that in thepast three financial years there has beenmajor boosts of almost $2 million in theprizemoney paid to participants.These statistics compare veryfavourably with the thoroughbred racingcode.The Board has agreed to boost theprizemoney by a further $290,000 in theupcoming financial year and it is hopedsome of the additional $360,000 allocatedto the clubs to assist with theiradministration costs may also find its wayinto prizemoney.There was a recent meeting held withthe four clubs operating in South-eastQueensland to discuss a wide range ofissues and new innovations which will berolled out over the next few months.I thank the representatives for their timeand their input.The evaluation of Albion Park is now infull swing.A comprehensive report and evaluationof the site will be prepared by June 30.The Brisbane City Council has made amonetary contribution to the study, and thisis welcomed by the two Control Boards.The press speculation that harnessracing would be transferred to Doombenand greyhounds to the Ipswich area, wasonly that, speculation.There will be no decisions made inrelation to the future of Albion Park untilthe evaluation is completed and the optionsexplored.The Board is still keen to investigate theintroduction of a breeder’s incentivescheme, but has received no real responses.We are not seeking comprehensivesubmissions, just a few dot point ideas or afew notes on what you like to see in ascheme would be appreciated.They can be faxed or e-mailed if youwish.Please let us have your ideas.Finally, there has been a comprehensivereview undertaken of the rules followingthe expansion of the National Rules.The new Board rules will be put out forconsultation in the near future and I wouldappreciate any views you have regardingthem.I wish to thank Daryl Kays for hisdiligence in undertaking this less thaninteresting task.Au revoir for another month.The (June, 2005) Journal Page 2

Geoff Allen, sponsorJohn Klose andHanson Bozo.Danny RyanChairman of StewardsLife's apleasurefor GeoffGEOFF Allen is quite content these days.Now settled at Haigslea, he has only ahandful of greyhounds in training, a small butselect team of “Hanson” dogs.It was only a year ago he and his familywere at Coominya on a huge rearing property,spending seven days and nights rearing amultitude of pups.Geoff, and specially his family, like theireasier life of today.“When we were on the farm, I could neverfind the time to come to a race meeting atCapalaba,” said Allen. “But that’s changednow.”Changed for the better after Allen’sHanson Bozo landed the recent CapalabaDerby over a quality field of young dogs.Not that getting Hanson Bozo to the trackhas been easy. He tore a hip support whichkept him out for months.“He’s a great chaser who will eventuallymake top grade at Albion Park, but he mighthave some trouble when he gets there,” saidAllen.Geoff Allen has been training greyhounds“on and off” for 30 years ... the past 20 yearswithout a break.“It’s a pleasure now,” he said.Derby winners make it a pleasure.Capalaba Derby (366m)1 HANSON BOZO 11-10(Go Wild Teddy-Hanson Pip)Owner-trainer: Geoff Allen.2 BIRD’S THE WORD 4-1(Blue Aviator-Silent Bird)3 CHANDLER’S BEST 8-1(Just The Best-By Design)Others: 4 Speed Swinger 7-1, 5 Rylee’sRebel 5-4, 6 Below The Belt 16-1, 7 CairoJordan 8-1, 8 Drinkin’ Bone 6-1. Time:20.06.Walkabout SidHead HonchoFitzroy LassGo Wild TeddyMalawi’s PrinceWeb Of SilenceSpider WebHANSON BOZOHuaHanson DiamondHanson SnowHanson PipGreenpark FoxGreenpark Misty*Sean’s SilenceGREYHOUND racing can be one ofthe most exciting and enjoyableexperiences one can have.To see hard work and planning cometo fruition is even more enjoyable.All of the above applies to a very fewpeople who hold a position on thecommittee and secretary of the MackayClub.On a recent visit to the club Iexperienced first hand what a smallnumber of people, namely three womenand their husbands, can achieve.Things like crawling around on theground all Sunday afternoon replacingscrews in the lure track so the lure willoperate effectively.Or perhaps walking the streets ofMackay in 30-degree heat hand deliveringSkye's the limitAS omens go it was a pretty good one.Tranquil Skye and her litter sister TranquilTide had something to live up to when theylined up for the Capalaba Futurity, a race theirmother Tranquil Touch had won three yearsbefore.But only Greg and Michelle Stella knewanother omen about the winner Tranquil Skye.“One of the first broodbitches I had wasEasy Fashion back in the early 90s,” saidGreg. “And she was a blue bitch and verytimid.”So when a timid little blue bitch camealong in the Token Prince-Tranquil Touchlitter whelped in April 2003, their was noprying her from the Stella kennel.Capalaba Futurity (366m)1 TRANQUIL SKYE 5-2(Token Prince-Tranquil Touch)Owner: Greg Stella.Trainer: Michelle Stella.2 HANSON SAPPHIRE 9-4(Bitability Bale-Hanson Ebony)3 TRANQUIL TIDE 6-1(Token Prince-Tranquil Touch)Others: 4 Flying Intent 10-1, 5 AwesomeChecks 7-4, 6 Sofiemite 8-1, 7 Miss Indy 4-1, 8 Cockney Rebel 7-2. Time: 20.19.LADYTRAINERHas vacancies forperformed or maidendogs - reasonable rates.Ph Glenda Dart(02) 667253140402 869366flyers for the upcoming Mackay Cup.Even spending day and night visitingprospective sponsors resulting in a sponsorfor every race on the program on Cup finalday.Finally the big day arrives and it is anoutstanding success with a huge crowd, topclass greyhounds racing and sponsors whoare more than satisfied with what theyreceived for their dollars and product.And their reward?A bunch of whinging locals.Some have a good team of greyhoundswho benefit more than most from the hardwork of these people and still they sneakaround doing all they can to bring thecommittee undone.Fortunately, these tough band ofwomen and their supporters will not beMalawiMalawi’s PrinceDuchess MarinaToken PrinceAmerigo ManTrue TemptationBay SupremeTRANQUIL SKYECredibilityJust The BestFlying AmyTranquil TouchAcacia AblazeTranquil TimeEasy Fashion“And Easy Fashion’s kennelname wasSkye, so we had to name this bitch TranquilSkye,” said Greg.Tranquil Skye hasn’t always been on thepath to success as she is now.The Stellas feared she might never get tothe track some months ago.“She had two screws put into a toe on herback foot when she was 11 months old,” saidGreg.“But the biggest problem was just beforebreaking in at 15 months, she fractured ametacarpal and it just would not heal,” hesaid.For four months Greg and Michelleworked on the bitch but it refused to heal.Just Genes A.B. ServicesThe ability to freeze canine semen enables long term storageand offers many benefits to breeders.beaten.Those whingers should do the club afavour and desist, go and have anotherdrink or two, or think about the $1.20 alitre for fuel you can spend travelling toTownsville or to Rockhampton.The tragedy of all this is the MackayClub, under the guidance of the currentadministration, has never been betterfinancially and never had more sponsorsthan they have.The Club and its management have mytotal support and more importantly I feelthe support of the Board as well.Keep up the good work ladies.One can only hope those who donothing, but take plenty will get over it andhelp the club. Well blow me down, a pigjust flew past my office window!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.Michalle andRylee Stella withTranquil Skye.“Eventually we resorted to pin-firing themetacarpal and that was the only thing thatgot it to heal.”Consequently Tranquil Skye has been lateon the scene.“Three months ago she was not evenbroken in,” said Greg.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.auThe (June, 2005) Journal Page 3

RENEWALSApplications for Renewal were posted onMay 10.Owner/Trainers and Public Trainers arereminded to list all greyhounds owned and/or trained on the back of the renewalapplication.We cannot renew a licence unless theinformation on our database corresponds withthe information on your application.Please ensure that RegistrationCertificates for deceased greyhounds arereturned to the Authority.OWNERS ONLY and SYNDICATE/CONFEDERACY’S DO NOT HAVE TOBE RENEWED.Please ensure that any forms lodged withthe Authority are completed in black ink, andinclude your full residential address, postaladdress and POST CODE.DNA TESTINGGRA (Queensland) local rules require thatbitches be DNA TESTED before beingserved.FROZEN SEMENIf you have purchased semen frominterstate or overseas for storage purposes,please ensure that you advise us.If you purchase semen for immediate useno fee is applicable but if you purchase semenfor storage a transfer fee of $20 applies andthe appropriate form must be lodged with theAuthority.LODGEMENTOF FORMSSome forms require that they be lodgedwith the Authority within a given period,examples as hereunder.Service Registrations (14 days fromservice), whelping notice (14 days fromwhelp), Litter registrations (3 months fromdate of whelping), Transfer of a namedLiz Murraygreyhound -Seller (48 hours), Transfer of anamed greyhound - Buyer (7 days).Please ensure that you comply with theserules.TRANSFER OFNAMED GREYHOUNDIf you are selling or giving away agreyhound to an Interstate Licencee then youmust give them the Greyhounds naming andregistration certificate.The Seller’s form must be lodged withGRA (Qld).All Interstate Authoritys request aclearance from us when the InterstateLicencee lodges their application for transfer.The clearance that we provide is theseller’s from that has been lodged with us.Queensland Licencees are reminded thatthe GRA must have the naming andregistration certificate of a greyhound beforewe can transfer from one licencee to another.PAYMENT OFPRIZEMONEYI would like to remind licencees that prizemoney is paid to the Trainer of a greyhoundon behalf of the Owner unless the OWNERSPECIFICALLY REQUESTS THAT PRIZERegistrarMONEY BE PAID TO HIM/HER.We have had many inquiries latelyregarding this RULE, it is up to the Ownerand the Trainer to come to an agreementregarding who the receives prize money.If an Owner elects that prize money bepaid to them and not the trainer, thenprizemoney for all greyhounds owned by thisOwner will be paid to him.If the Owner does not advise the GRA thatthey want prize money paid to them then wepay prize money for all greyhounds ownedGRADING SCHEDULEQUEEN’S BIRTHDAY WEEKENDby this Owner to the Trainer/s of his/hergreyhounds.We cannot select prizemoney bygreyhound for specific payments.CHANGE OF ADDRESSBANK DETAILSEMAIL ADDRESSPlease remember to advise the GRA if youchange your address, bank details OR youremail address if you are registered for QDOGONLINE NOMINATIONSFRIDAY 10/6 ROCKHAMPTON (MON) 13/6GOLD COAST 15/6IPSWICH 15/6BRISBANE THURS 16/6MONDAY 13/6 PUBLIC HOLIDAY - QUEENS BIRTHDAYTUESDAY 14/6 TOWNSVILLE 16/6ROCKHAMPTON (SAT) 25/6BRISBANE (FRI) 17/6CAIRNS 16/6BUNDABERG 18/6VillasantiThe only son of Brett Lee at stud in Qld ...Sire BRETT LEEAustralia’s champion sprinter. Australian Cup, Golden Easter Egg, Adelaide Cup, WarrnamboolClassic. Numerous track records.Now a champion sire. Sire of: Arvo’s Athena, Hallucinate, Collide, Crash, Two Up Larry, TrewlySpecial, Bond, Convincing Lee, Strike Attack, Go Forever, Weetbix, Black Lee etcDam ELUSIVE REBELCity winner from champion litter. Produced Group 1 winners from her first two litters.Dam of:HALLUCINATE (Group 1 Melbourne Cup, Group 1 Maturity, SP 29.63, Meadows 29.69, WP 29.83, Geelong25.32, Traralgon 29.47, Warrnambool 25.00, Warragul 24.06, Ballarat 25.26)PURE OCTANE (Group 1 Australian Cup, Group 3 Potential Stakes, SP 29.69, Mead 29.70, WP 30.11)CRASH (Horsham track record, Maturity finalist, Horsham 26.68, SP 30.09, Meadows 30.41, Geelong 25.73,Ballarat 25.40)WHERE’S PEDRO (Healesville Puppy C’ship, finalist Hobart Thousand, fastest maiden ever at Warrnambool,Hobart 25.80, Shepparton 24.40, Meadows 29.79, Warrnambool 25.12, Healesville 18.64, Ballarat 25.05,Geelong 25.59, Warragul 24.35)WHERE’S HOOVER (3rd Group 1 Silver Chief, finalist Group 1 Nat Derby, SP 29.62, Mead 30.22)STEFFI GRACE (SP 30.05), LOS CABALLOS (Dapto 29.77)CRYSTAL HILL (Dapto 29.81, Albion Park 30.48)FREE ROLLER (Traralgon 29.98, Warragul 24.28)LIKE A WAGER (GOBIS Consolation Sale)VILLASANTIFee: $550(inc GST)5 starts, 3 wins, 1 placingA tenacious chaser who was very strongWon Meadows, Gold Coast and Ballarat before breaking down.A member of one of the best litters of all time.A Tenacious Chaser ... which typified the Strength andDetermination of his LittermatesBlackDog,April2002,34kgContact Tom Tzouvelis (07) 55466233 or 0414 827392The (June, 2005) Journal Page 4

Bruce TeagueAGE SHALL NOTWEARY THEMWho knows more about dogs than masterconditioner Jack Irwin?Here’s something he told the GreyhoundRecorder recently: “Dogs are capable ofrunning their career best at four and a halfand five years of age if you keep them soundand happy”.The same article featured a smart 29.48win at Dapto by the five-year-old Angry’sImage. So why do we seldom see older dogsat the track?Obvious barriers might be loss ofkeenness, injuries or the consequences ofover-racing. Mind you, there are alwaysexceptions. At three years and nine months,Smack Wallop has just led all the way in bothheat and final of the $25,000 Bendigo Cupover 430m.A quick scan of 500 racers in the threeEastern capitals reveals that only 3% weremore than four years and a further 5% morethan three and a half. Quite a few of thosewere stayers. Some have had relatively fewcareer starts, perhaps indicating earlyproblems. Many pick up the odd placing butfew are winnersGenerally, my own observation is thatmost seem have lost a bit of early speed bythe time they reach this critical point. Theycan still run just as well over the entiredistance but they tend to get cluttered up atthe start among all the eager youngsters. (Iknow how they feel - I have the same problemgetting going in a game of tennis).On the rare occasion when a club puts ona “veterans” race, these fellows display alltheir better qualities. Races are keenlycontested, form is reliable and interference isgenerally low. These dogs know their wayaround!Betting is always good, too, because thepublic know them well. So why don’t we havemore such races?I’ve written on this subject several timesover the years but the answer has always beena deafening silence. More’s the pity.This is yet another area where everyonein the industry, especially owners, couldbenefit by stretching the dog’s economic life.And the dogs must enjoy it; otherwise theywouldn’t do it. It’s a win-win-win prospect.To answer the challenge, one solutionwould be to make it compulsory for every clubto stage a veterans’ race at a minimum of 50%of all meetings for at least a year. That wouldgive everyone time to build up interest,perhaps attract sponsorship, and hold backoldies that might otherwise be put out topasture.BEST OF THE BREEDLast year I mentioned that average racetimes had not changed too much in the pastdecade.That’s still true but track record times areanother matter. Records have tumbled at morethan half of a sample of a dozen leading tracksin the past two years - see Table page.A good deal of that can be put down toone dog - Awesome Assassin. His mostfamous son, Whisky Assassin, is responsiblefor three records, and one atthe now-closed Shepparton,while Collision and Paua TBurn have one each.Then Token Prince siredboth Chilli Bear and theunpredictable Pororoca(record holder at the GoldCoast, which, like Ipswich, is notlisted due to the lack of a suitable comparativetime).Just The Best produced another two in BigDaddy Cool and Surf Lorian.The biggest reductions came at TheMeadows, Horsham and Bulli where morethan two tenths was knocked off the old times.Why then are the average times remainingmuch the same? Well, TAB tracks now seemuch more racing at the lower end of the scaleand those events dominate the mathematics.However, excellence in breeding is stillcoming through at the top end. The majorityof city winners - or even starters - are comingfrom a handful of leading sires, including thethree above. There’s no stopping quality.It’s interesting to note, though, that mostof the dogs listed here are average or riskybeginners, which contrasts with the earlier eraof Head Honcho dominance. Paua to Burnand Big Daddy Cool would probably be thenippiest of the present bunch. Still, they’reall mighty gallopers once they get going.WHAT’S IN A NAME?Last year I chatted to the folks atGreyhounds Australasia about the number ofbadly spelt names being allocated these days,despite the naming rules claiming “the StudBook demands correct English”.This had nothing to do with catchy namesor combinations of the kids’ names or namesof Indian chiefs. I pointed out examples ofnormal English words which had simply beenspelt wrongly.It’s a subject that has grated on me eversince I had to keep on typing Prince O Thiefsinto my computer. The dancing fingers andthe spellchecker just didn’t like what theywere being told to do.But it still goes on. Running round noware Outmaneuver, Neva Surender, Timeing,TRACK RECORDS - 2-YEAR PROGRESS (Mar-03 Mar-05)Track Dist Record Speed Record Speed Change Currentm. Sec. km/sec Sec. Km/sec Sec. HolderGeelong 457 25.19 18.14 25.12 18.19 -0.07 Whisky AssassinBulli 472 26.26 17.97 26.02 18.14 -0.24 Paua to BurnBallarat 450 24.89 18.08 24.81 18.14 -0.08 Whisky AssassinW'bool 450 24.81 18.14 24.81 18.14 0 Big SmigHorsham 480 26.94 17.82 26.68 17.99 -0.26 CrashMeadows 525 29.88 17.57 29.62 17.72 -0.26 Big Daddy CoolRichmond 535 30.50 17.54 30.50 17.54 0 Chilli BearSandown 515 29.49 17.46 29.40 17.52 -0.09 Whisky AssassinAlbion Pk 520 29.73 17.49 29.73 17.49 0 Surf Lorian/Flying AmyWenty Pk 520 29.73 17.49 29.73 17.49 0 Collision/Some SecretCranbourne 520 29.96 17.36 29.96 17.36 0 BrokenwoodThe Good OilFun Sherriff and Polverize, to name just a few.Even real estate agents would raise theireyebrows at those (and Microsoft Wordcertainly does).The trick is that the correct spelling wouldwork just as well, and it would project a muchbetter public image.(By the way, what makes things worse isthat Timeing, yet another Awesome Assassinpup, recorded brilliant top-gradetimes in winning his firstBruce Teague canbe contacted athcoast@idl.net.authree race starts atWarragul. Who knows,he may end up achampion. This is onecase where authoritiesshould insist on a namechange. I wouldn’t like tosee that name on the side of a Greyhound busor on a billboard somewhere).CHAMPAGNE RACINGThe most surprising thing about the AJC’sEaster Racing Carnival at Randwick was thatit made the news.No, not the back page but the popularNews Review section of the weekend SydneyMorning Herald. Alongside stories onIndonesia, Camilla and spy interrogations youcould learn that $260,000 was up for grabs atTweed HeadsCoursing ClubSATURDAY JUNE 4TWIN TOWNS SERVICES CLUB MAIDEN (420m) 4Heats $360 Heats. 1st, 2nd in heats to final Monday, June13. $2000 to final winner.NORTH COAST CHALLENGE (420m) 1-3 wins 2 Heats.$650 Heats. Best 16. No TAB track wins. Heat winners tofinal June 13. $2000 to final winner.WINTERSUN FESTIVAL CUP (652m) 1-4 wins 2 Heats.$610 Heats. Final Monday, June 13. $2000 to final winner.2 x GALAXY PRELUDES (420m) $1000 to each winner.SATURDAY JUNE 11BORDER PARK GALAXY (420m) $1750 Heats. Best64.FLYING SCOTT NOVICE (520m) 1-4 wins 2 Heats. $800Heats. Best 16. Final Saturday, June 18. $1500 to finalwinner. All finalists receive free service to Flying ScottMONDAY JUNE 13BORDER PARK GALAXY FINAL (420m) $30,000 toWinner + Free Service to Elite State + Trophy + Rug. 2nd$4000, 3rd $2000, Unp $500.QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY STAYERS INVITATION(652m) $2000 to winner. Best 8.TWIN TOWNS SERVICES CLUB MIXED FINAL(420m) $2000 to winner. Greyhounds qualified June 4.ELITE STATE CONSOLATIONS (420m) $2000 to eachwinner. Greyhounds unsuccessful in Galaxy heats.WINTERSUN FESTIVAL CUP FINAL (652m) $2000 +trophy to winner. Greyhounds qualified June 4.NORTH COAST CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL (420m)$2000 + trophy to winner. Greyhounds qualified on NorthCoast tracks.RAPIDVITE NOVICE TROPHY 2 HEATS (420m) 1-4wins. $1500 to final winner. Best 16. Final June 18.SATURDAY JUNE 18FLYING SCOTT NOVICE FINAL (520m) $1500 towinner. Greyhounds qualified June 11. Free service toFlying Scott for all finalists plus reserves.The (June, 2005) Journal Page 5the gallops. No, not for the horses but for“fashions in the field” prizes, part of a fourearbuild-up of the AJC’s “PrincessesWelcome” theme.Marketing is now all about parties on thelawn. A few small bets are OK, but it’s themarquees that count, not the races. Even theblokes are buying new suits for the occasion.It’s reversed the trend of dwindlingcrowds through the 1990s when home or clubSKY viewing won out. That’s still a problemat mid-week meetings when the partygoersare back in their offices.But profits are up and membershipinquiries increasing so the AJC is very happy.CEO Tony King told the Herald his marketingpolicy now was to “Leave it to the youngsters.We’ll be guided by them”. The Gold Coast’sMagic Millions meeting works somewhat thesame trick with holidaymakers, too.In Melbourne, they don’t mind a party for100,000 or so either. The locals have alwayssupported their major carnivals and they seemto know their horses. On the other hand, mostSydneysiders think Doncaster is the name ofa local street (which it is, of course).Whichever way it goes, a passion forracing is no longer enough by itself. The 21stcentury demands variety and pizzaz.RAPIDVITE NOVICE FINAL (420m) $1500 to winner.Greyhounds qualified June 13.Saturday June 252 x Maiden Heats (420m) $360Tweed Valley Sprint (420m) Best 8, $800Coolangatta Stake (520m) Best 8 $800Mixed Stayers Stake (652m) 0-1 wins, $650Saturday July 2Maiden (520m) $380Maiden (420m) $380Mixed Final (420m) total prizemoney $600Border Sprint (420m) best 8, $800Stayers Stake (652m) 1-4 wins, $650Saturday July 9Maiden (420m) $380Maiden (520m) $380July Novice (420m) 1-4 wins, For 32 greyhounds, $650Coolangatta Stake (520m)Best 8, $800Stayers Stake (652m) Best 8, $800Saturday July 162 x Maiden Heats (420m) $380Maiden (520m) $380Tweed Valley Stake (420m) Best 8, $800Border Stake (520m) Best 8, $800Stayers Stake (652m) 1-4 wins, $650Saturday July 23Maiden (420m) $360Maiden (520m) $360Mixed Stakes Final (420m) Total prizemoney $500Coolangatta Sprint (420m) Best 8, $800Tweed Valley Stake (520m) Best 8, $800Stayers Stake (652m) Best 8, $800Saturday July 30Maiden (420m) $360Maiden (520m) $360Border Sprint (420m) Best 8, $800Stayers Stake (652m) 0-1 wins, $650Phone (07) 55364555 Fax (07) 55366894

The Mackay Cup carnivalattracted a number ofsponsors in 2005.Roger Green (left) iscongratulated by Colin Meng,whose company backs theCup, after Gozo Farmer'slast-stride victory (right).BELOW: GRA deputy chairKerry Watson was on trackfor the Cup final and hostedMackay's Fourex salesmanager Danny Mann whosecompany was one of thesponsors on the day.ByDAVID BRASCHA FEW days before the running of the2005 Mackay Cup, Townsville trainer MickHickmott was a worried man.He wanted to buy Gozo Farmer. The pricewas $30,000. He couldn’t sleep.Mick’s wife Christine, who recently wona battle with cancer, became the voice ofreason.“Christine said it was only money, go andbuy the dog,” said Mick.After negotiating all day, one hour beforethe running of the Cup final, Mick and hispartners Mark and Judy Stevens had clinchedthe deal with Gozo’s owner-trainer RogerGreen.Hickmott had a dog of his own, MrMuscle, in the Cup final drawn directly onthe outside of Gozo Farmer.“I didn’t even watch my dog throughoutthe race,” said Mick. “I only had eyes forGozo Farmer. I think I was cheering louderthan Roger.”It was money well spent.Gozo Farmer gave tearaway leader Ella’sReward a big start but ran it down to win by aneck.It is two years since I wrote about nervous andexcitable dogs, so it is timely to review this topic anddiscuss what can be done to soothe the edgy canine.Nervous and excitable dogs are a perennial problemfor trainers who are aware many dogs with an excess ofnerves and excitement invariably leave their best runsin the kennel. Unless something can be done to alterthis trait, especially for dogs with ability, their racingcareers are understandably short. First, some interestingnews.In August 1999 in an article published in TheJournal in Queensland, Dr David Auer and co-authorsoutlined the problems of stress in the kennelledgreyhound. Titled The Effects of Kennelling as aStresssor in Racing Greyhounds, they analysed thevarious factors kennelling has on excitable dogs. Theiropening paragraph stated: “Stress is recognised as afactor that affects animal health and performance, butthe concept of stress is a complicated one involvingbehavioural and physical mechanisms.” This is apowerful statement experienced trainers can identifywith.The article covered behavioural problems, kennelnoise and environment, weight loss, kennelling timeperiods (is behaviour better or worse in later races), age,race experience, the effect on winning rate, or placingrate and beaten margin, association between racingperformance and behaviour and more. Winners tendedto show fewer behavioural signs in the kennels thanlosers (18% versus 28%). Another important point isthe longer the dogs were kennelled, the larger the weightloss. Maximum weight loss recorded was 1.2kg. Theaverage was 0.19kg but 14% did not lose any weight.Barking, chewing at the kennel door and salivating werethe most common problems.Readers will be surprised to know the findings ofthe authors in this experiment involving 221 greyhoundsrevealed “there was no significant relationship betweenthe frequency of the measured behaviours and racingperformance in the greyhounds in this study.”Many trainers will disagree through cold hardexperience and look for ways to help their caninespeedster perform its best.What can be done to help?In many cases something can be done to modifythis behaviour to achieve a more optimistic outcome(better race result). Sometimes things help, sometimesnothing helps.Dr John Murray, a specialist greyhound vet, usedthe Crazy Dog Formula with a fair degree of success.Dr Murray says dogs settle down after a meal just ashumans do and the snack provides a balance againststomach acids associated with excitement and stress.This can be especially helpful for dogs kennelled early,but drawn to run late in the program.The original Crazy Dog Formula included Aminolite 34x. Dr Heather Burton and I discussed analteration to the Crazy Dog Formula which isinexpensive and should have appeal to all trainersof nervy dogs.Stress, including that related to travel, heavyexercise, racing, kennelling and environment areimportant reasons why the Nervous Dog Formula shouldbe considered.Just the same, trainers should be aware each case isan individual one and response will vary. It also goeswithout sayingthey should watch theweight. This isn o tusually aproblem asbarking,panting,nervous dogsare prone toweight lossand can, inextremecases loseup to a kiloor morew h e nkennelled,so themixturemay beuseful tocounter thisloss.Here it isHere is our suggestion, with comments later on.100-120ml port wine1 dessertspoon of sugar5-10 mls of Recharge3-4 oz meat, raw, grilled or microwavedAdd 1/2 to 1 cup of milk at the last minute as theport wine will curdle the milk. Mix into a slurry andgive to the hound before leaving home. The port winehas a settling effect. Depending on the weather, thismeal can be served with cold or warm milk.Other Good TipsGive 1 x Rebound tablet (an excellent source of Bgroup vitamins and vitamin C) in the morning feed theday of the race. This has a beneficial effect as stress,hard work, regular racing and travel increase the needfor B complex vitamins and vitamin C. Rebound tabletssupply these important nutrients and help vitality,maintain the appetite and aid recovery after exercise.Give 2 x Beta-K tablets over the tongue about 4ADVERTISEMENTNERVY DOGS APERENNIALPROBLEMhours before racing.Recharge is well known to trainers. It is rich inthe electrolytes that count and as it is common for dogsto lose large quantities of fluid and electrolytes duringtransportation, exercise and stressful situations,Recharge could be just what the Doctor ordered -especially for nervous and excitable types.Recharge rapidly replenishes lost electrolytes, sochronic dehydration, muscle cramping and loss ofperformance are kept to a minimum. This formulationis specifically matched to meet the needs of hard workingdogs and includes: (1) a high potassium to sodium ratio(very important for nerve and muscle function) (2)Citrate salt, a buffering agent that delays the onsetof cramping and tying up (3) asmall amounto fglucosewhichenhancest h erapiduptakeo felectrolytes.Anotheruseful tip,courtesyof Dr JohnKohnkeand the lateR e gHoskins, intheir booklet,TalkingGreyhounds is to add 1 - 2tablespoons of extra fat (eg: lard, suet, meat trimmingsor fresh cooking oil) to help make up for energyshortfalls. The extra fat, combined with the electrolytes,will also reduce the risk of dehydration.In Dr Kohnke’s notes the folly of giving freepotassium salts such as potassium chloride or potassiumcitrate in the food was highlighted. This is not a goodway to use potassium as fed this way it floods into theblood and is excreted through the urine in a few hours.Thus, the beneficial effect is quickly lost and notavailable when you need it most. Beta-K is best.It is always important, especially for nervy, hardworking, panting types to ensure an adequate supply ofcool clean water.Vitamin E (White E) should also be utilised as it isespecially valuable for nervy types and those prone tocramp. White E is a pure source of naturally derivedvitamin E, the most powerful source of vitamin E.Usual dose for dogs in work is 100-200 IU. Dr Kohnkesays “of all the vitamins fed to greyhounds, vitamin Eis the one that probably gives most benefit toperformance and stamina”. He also said “for highperformance it is next to impossible to get enoughvitamin E in the diet alone. Extra supplementation isnecessary for best results”. White E is a worthwhileaddition to the diet of any greyhound, especially thenervous type. A reminder ... DON’T give vitamin E atthe same time as iron as this has a harmful effect onvitamin E.The Excitable Dog Formula is a genuine attemptto soothe the edgy canine and the additional tipssuggested are with affordable extras which most trainershave on the shelf. Anything which will help thehyperactive dog perform better will be worth a try.Let the Buyer BewareMy article about Caveat Emptor a short time agoattracted a lot of interest. The advice then and now is tothink carefully before using dubious preparations andunless there is some genuine proof to support their useI would have nothing to do with them. It is always bestto stay with the tried and true preparations made byreputable companies.A good example of let the buyer beware washighlighted in Focus, The Australian Doctor magazinein March 2004. A product called Anabolic Water (heavywater) was examined and reviewed and put to the test.This product was reported to do many things, includingbuild and rejuvenate tissue, plump up skin cells, protectcells from high temperature and radiation damage andmore. This so called super-energised water sells for$US28 for 4oz. After careful examination of theory,research and other matters, David Woods, manager ofradiation protection at The Australian Nuclear Scienceand Technology Organisation said: “For all intents andpurposes, heavy water is chemically identical to the goodold garden variety water. It has no added benefitswhatsoever”. Good Stuff!The (June, 2005) Journal Page 6

Mary and Roger Greenare congratulated byMackay Club presidentJenny Findlay after theCup victory.Gozo, RogerMary andRoger Greencelebrate theCup victory.and Mick bigwinners inMackay CupGreen was happy on both fronts.“He’s a good dog with plenty of racingleft in him,” he said. “I’ll be sad to see himgo, but I’ve always been a seller. I sold theNational Sprint Champion (In For Life).”For Mick Hickmott it could be the startof something big.His plans include a tilt at the Cairns Cup,and then a campaign in Victoria. He’s afterthe big time.“We want to use him at stud,” said Mickwho has a number of broodbitches andpotential broodbitches on his property inBluewater.“He’s by World Title and they are a strongTimmy Says, now in the Wayne Scottkennel in Mackay, smashed the track456m record when winning the CupConsolation.line, and he’s got Black Shiraz in his damlineand there isn’t much of that blood availablein Queensland.”Hickmott said it was likely the dog wouldgo to a trainer in Victoria after his initialcampaign.For Roger Green it’s back to the drawingboard.Green took Gozo Farmer to 31 wins and10 placings from 44 starts. He won a host offeature races around the provincial tracks andset track records at Bundaberg andRockhampton (twice).He also ran a hand-timed record atMackay winning a Young Guns late last year.“I’ve got a few pups coming up that looknice types,” said Green. “I’ve always likedthis dog. He’s everything you want in a racedog.”Or should that be ... he’s everything MickHickmott, Mark and Judy Stevens want in arace dog.Mick Hickmott, new part-owner of GozoFarmer, with Roger Green, the dog'sformer owner-trainer, and theMackay Cup 'cheque'.Mackay Cup (456m)1 GOZO FARMER 1-1(World Title-Loving Miss)Owner-trainer: Roger Green2 ELLA’S REWARD 6-1(Darcy’s Reward-Elusive Ella)3 CASHEL AMOUR 12-1(Ballistic Jet-Brandon Melody)Others: 4 Goldfield Ash 5-2, 5 SportsCoupe 5-2, 6 Northern Call 50-1, 7 FiveCougars 10-1, 8 Mr Muscle 50-1.Time: 26.50.Rapid SupremeStar TitleDandy CharmWorld TitleAcacia ParkYoungarraAlyssa GaiGOZO FARMERGingerBlack ShirazDark HorizonLoving MissFreewheelerOne LoveClever VixenCampad Electronics and Seltronics Services26 Keith Street Capalaba 4157Ph 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.The (June, 2005) Journal Page 7

MOONLIGHT FARMS proudly announce the arrival of another SPEED MACHINE...ONLY 3 GREYHOUNDS HAVE BROKEN 30 SECSAT ALBION PARK ON AT LEAST 4 OCCASIONS ...The CHAMPIONS, FLYING AMY, BOGIE LEIGH and ...SUPER BURST(Burst Assunder x Special Portrait)Black Dog - 2001 - 32.6kgsThe Clock doesn’t lie! Compare his performances His pedigree contains:with those of some of our most highly-regarded sires:Albion Park (520m)* BROTHER FOXSurf Lorian 29.73 (twice) * HEAD HONCHOJust the Best 29.78 * CHARIOT SUPREMESUPER BURST 29.87SUPER BURST 29.88 Plus:SUPER BURST 29.90 * GOLDEN FOX / TRAVELLING GIRLSUPER BURST 29.93 * PROMISES FREEYo Yo’s Boy 29.95 * DEL BAIRN BABE / FAMOUS PORTRAITElite State 29.97Introductory Stud Fee: $660 incl GSTVet Swab EssentialFree return or refund less 10% if no pupsAUSSIE COUNTRY(Royal Assassin x Ariek)Black & White Dog - 2001 - 33kgsAn imposing individual, he recorded 22 wins.He was a Group performer, beating our home-grown Champion bitch BOGIE LEIGH in the semi-final of theGroup 1 2004 Golden Easter Egg, before running a gallant 3rd in the final behind her.AUSSIE COUNTRY is the first son of ROYAL ASSASSIN to go to Stud in Australia, and gives everyindication he will make it as a handy sire.His first litter to be born produced an impressive 11 pups, proving his fertility.Introductory Stud fee: $550 incl GSTVet Swab EssentialFree return or refund less 10% if no pupsFor bookings or further information, please Contact:Darin May on(07) 5466 5087 or0413 138 087Moonlight FarmsBartleys Rd, Spring Creek (near Gatton)Where SUCCESS breeds SUCCESS”The (June, 2005) Journal Page 8

The month of May saw yet anotherTRACK RECORD fall to progeny of . . .TRENDY LEIGH(Gun Law Osti x Sobbing Sal)Black Dog - 1999 - 30kgsTHAT’S AT LEAST 5 TRACK RECORDS SET BY HIS OFFSPRING IN THE PAST YEAR!!!ANDHE’S NOW THE SECOND-HIGHEST QUEENSLAND-BASED STUD DOG ON THE AUSTRALIAN SIRE’SLIST FOR THE CURRENT YEAR (the only active sire to have produced more winners nationally was ‘Just the Best’).Moonlight Farms congratulates and thanks breeders for their overwhelming support since this trueBLUE-BLOOD arrived to stand at Stud in Queensland. Like us, they realise that TRENDY LEIGH continues tothrow both SPEED and STAMINA into his progeny; a MUST for providing city-class chasers.Stud Fee: Still Great Value at Only $880 incl GSTVet Swab EssentialFree return or refund less 10% if no pupsALSO STANDING:YOUR AWESOME(Awesome Assassin x Bonnie Jane)Black & White Dog - 1999 - 32.5kgs* The only sire standing in Qld to break 30secs for the Wentworth Park 520m...* A Magnificent individual with conformation second to none...* Immaculate bloodlines that appear certain to throw on via his pups!HIS NAME SAYS IT ALL...He has all the credentials to be a quality sire. Remember:* He won 5 consecutive Wentworth Park 520m races (incl. 29.98; 30.04; 30.12 etc)* He is by one of Australia’s “Super Sires” in AWESOME ASSASSIN (sire of Aust GOTY WHISKY ASSASSIN)* His dam produced the FFA/Invitation chasers Miss Awesome, Bonnie Allison, Tourist Kate, Paris Melody etc.Stud Fee: Only $660 incl GSTVet Swab EssentialFree return or refund less 10% if no pupsFor bookings or further information, please Contact:Darin May on(07) 5466 5087 or0413 138 087Moonlight FarmsBartleys Rd, Spring Creek (near Gatton)Where SUCCESS breeds SUCCESS”The (June, 2005) Journal Page 9

The FinalistsBox 1TriviaDevineGemQuizTest 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 Third dam of Capalaba Futuritywinner Tranquil Skye2 Sire of Villasanti3 New trainer Gozo Farmer4 Owner Don Paco5 Sire of Saintly Crew6 First dog trainedby Phil McMillan7 Owner Aci Hi Rumble8 Second dam Poldar Thunder9 Date of GraftonSprinters Cup final10 Track record held byAddis Boy at LithgowAnswers will be printed in theOctober edition with the winner ofthe Vetsearch Pack. Entries must bereceived by September 16.Vetsearch Customer Service1800 242100May Answers1 Pilgrims Star2 Acclaim Star3 Stratheden, NSW4 Val Ignatenko5 Eric Castle6 Frosty Fruits7 Fairy Wings8 Ima Secret9 $5010 Gozo FarmerWinner: Chantelle ConroyNO-one cheered louder when Don Pacowon the Ipswich Auction final than theMcHardy family down at Binnaway in NSW.But Allan McHardy, 59, breeder of thewinner admits he found it difficult to take aliking to Don Paco when he was a puppy.“He was fat and lazy, just the sort of puppeople do NOT take interest in when you aretrying to sell pups,” McHardy told TheJournal. “And we are greyhound breederswho breed to sell.”That’s why “that little blue bastard” wasloaded into the McHardy trailer for the longhaul to the Ipswich Auction. “We selleverything we take to the auction at Ipswichand we sold him for $2200 to Len Antonio.”It’s history now that the “fat and lazy ...little blue bastard” has earned almost $50,000in stakes and boasts the wonderful record of24 starts for 15 wins and five seconds (to timeof writing).Such greyhounds have only come the wayof the McHardy family breeding programsince Allan decided second, third and evenfourth best just wasn’t what he was preparedto accept.Allan McHardy is a Scotsman who isoriginally from Aberdeen. A chef by trade,he spent a time in Canada before moving toAustralia in 1968. He lived a short walk tothe local dog track at Aberdeen but went thereand sat on a hill overlooking the races justWalkabout SidHead HonchoFitzroy LassGo Wild TeddyMalawi’s PrinceWeb Of SilenceSpider WebDON PACONew TearsRoanokeeFree MethodSecret No MoreAmerigo ManDon’s RegretTenthill FlyerBush HavenKennels176 Brass Rd, Ebenezer* Whelping* Rearing* Spelling* TrainingIan Hoggan(07) 546461060413 584499'Fat andlazy' butDon canrunfor something to do.He had not raced greyhounds beforehe moved to Australia.“We got a few, one or two, but didn’thave much success,” he said. “We decidedto give it away for a while until I wasnearing retirement and could do the jobproperly.”That was just a few years ago whenthe McHardy family headed out of Sydneyfor Binnaway, not far from Dubbo, andbought four acres.“We set up a straight track, pup runsand starting breeding greyhounds to sell,”said Allan. “Most of the pups we breedare gone by four or five months of age.”It wasn’t all plain sailing.“We started off with mostly giveawaybitches, thinking we could breedourselves good dogs ... we got nothing buta few winners in the bush.”It was a couple of years ago now thatAllan saw Don’s Regret, in pup toRoanokee, for sale for $12,000. The bitchwas a litter sister to legendary Flying Amyand a half sister to champion TenthillDoll.“I grabbed her,” said Allan. “She had10 pups, I kept three for ourselves, andsold the rest and made the $12,000 backstraight away.”One of those pups Allan kept was thebitch Secret No More. Ray Watsontrained her for the McHardy’s to win 13and be placed in 11 of her 34 starts. Shewon the Maitland Gold Collar and was afinalist in “four or five” big races.“She was a lot of fun for us and anideal broodbitch potential.”Her first litter, to Brett Lee, producedsome smart gallopers. Her second to GoWild Teddy includes Don Paco.She has since whelped a litter to EliteState.“I admit, I didn’t like the little bluebastard. He was the ugliest of pups, andas I said, fat and lazy,” said Allan. “Onthe way to Ipswich for the auction, henearly wrecked my trailer.”As Len Antonio told Allan McHardyjust a few weeks ago ... “he’s a goodbastard now”.Box 2Rylee'sRaiderBox 3FlamingPhoenixBox 4TijuanaTeddyBox 5MrSeriousBox 6Go WildLadyBox 7WildVoodooBox 8DonPacoThe (June, 2005) Journal Page 10

Don Paco wins the Group 2Ipswich Auction final.Pictures Corey Pearce.Group 2 Ipswich Auction(520m)1 DON PACO $3.90(Go Wild Teddy-Secret No More)Owner: Len AntonioTrainer: Tom Noble2 TIJUANA TEDDY $3.40(Go Wild Teddy-Kilkenny Rose)3 DEVINE GEM $2.80(Token Prince-Serbian Pearl)Others:4 Mr Serious $335 Wild Voodoo $7.906 Rylee’s Raider $8.807 Flaming Phoenix $148 Go Wild Lady $25Time: 31.12Len and TheDon grab aslice of historyByDAVID BRASCHLEN Antonio has been getting close towinning a big race for a few years.Oro won a Consolation of the IpswichAuction series, and Gozo Boy “should havewon a Vince Curry final”.Right back in 1989 when the Ipswichclub instigated its Auction and Race series,Len has been a buyer, trying to win his ownslice of history.Two years ago he headed off to Ipswichon Auction day and spotted a then sevenmonth old pup and bought him for $2200.“I liked his eyes and his feet,” said Len. Itwas the only reason he bought the blue dogpup by Go Wild Teddy-Secret No More.The fact the pup’s dam had been abrilliant sprinter during her race careerwinning the Maitland Gold Collar andbeing a finalist in the Singleton SprintChampionship helped as well.And second dam Don’s Regret was alitter sister to legendary bitch Flying Amy.That helped Len’s cause as well.Len sent his pup, his sixth Auctionpurchase since 1989, to Coominya Lodge tobe reared and at 14 months he went toPostman’s Ridge to be educated.“He’s the fastest they have broken in atPostman’s Ridge in the 11 years John andSharyn Collins have been at the track,” saidLen.Don Paco scorched around there in18.19secs for 300m.When Len went looking for a trainer, itwas Collins who suggested he approachRoger Green.“John said if you’ve got a potentialGroup 1 dog, then you need a trainer to gowith it and he suggested I ask Roger Greento take him,” said Len.Roger won eight of 14 starts with DonPaco.“Roger brought him back one morningfor a 300 metre trial just when he put himinto training,” said John Collins. “Hetrialled 17.51 which is the track recordhere.”Roger told Collins that Don Paco wasthe best dog he had trained, better even thanhis Melbourne Cup winner Roanokee.But after 14 starts, Green thoughtotherwise. A couple of failures at AlbionAUSTRALIAN 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; AustralianFeature Race Winners; Sires, Dams, Maternal Grandsires and Pedigrees ofFeature Race Winners; Australian Track Records and Overseas FeatureWinners.Cheques/Money Orders payable to:Peter Rose, PO Box 330, Jimboomba, Qld, 4280.Ph (07) 5548 6687Park changed his mind and Roger told LenAntonio he thought Tom Noble would suitthe dog.Noble jumped at the chance to trainDon Paco, specially with the rich IpswichAuction series coming up within a fewmonths and the dog likely to be one of thehot chances.Noble had his own Auction hopeful inthe brilliant bitch Devine Gem, who hadalready won the Townsville Cup as ayoungster.Len Antonio grabbed his piece ofhistory, when the beautifully boxed DonPaco crashed across the field to set up awinning break in the rich final.Tijuana Teddy was one of the biggestsufferers at the first turn, hitting the runningrail and being literally pushed into the air.For him to get back going and runsecond was a remarkable effort.Devine Gem could not get through inthe back straight but flashed up for third.Noble had trained the first and thirdEncounterTrack Openfrom 8am inWinterTues, Thurs,Saty& SundayOur trackremarkably similarto Albion ParkKennels & Breaking-inRearingSpellingAny inspection ofour complex iswelcome (phonefor appointment).Track Distances300m, 520m.Sand Surface.Rearing yards200m longCall Rick Fall(07) 54264338 or 0427 264338Breaking-inplacegetters.Len Antonio has been in racing since hewas 16. He’s now 66.“I had racehorses in Victoria when Iwas 16,” he said.Len and his wife Gloria moved toQueensland 31 years ago. Gloria aQueenslander by birth. They established theSilkstone Dental Clinic just down the roadfrom the now Ipswich Showgrounds track.He’s been dabbling in horses andgreyhounds since he came north.“Don Paco has always been a boomdog,” said Len. “In fact, he’s had thebiggest wraps of any dog in Queensland.”Len and Roger Green are good friends.“I spoke to Roger the night before theAuction final and he said the dog couldwin,” said Len. “Tom Noble said he onlyhad to jump to win.”Don Paco is the only dog Len Antonioowns now.“It’s a fairy tale come true. I still can’tbelieve it ... $32,000 for a greyhound race.”The (June, 2005) Journal Page 11

LEFT: Paul 'Ces' Graham andGraham Prowse with highlypromising youngster Tijuana Teddy.RIGHT: The imposing figure ofIpswich Auction runner-upTijuana Teddy.'WildLionel' givestrot boys aracing rushByDAVID BRASCHHARNESS horse trainer GrahamProwse has known Paul “Ces” Graham foryears.So when Paul asked could he come tothe track and “have a drive”, Prowse gavehim the OK.Along the way Ces got Graham Prowse,his brother-in-law Ed Rodney and aneighbour Ross Munro hooked ontogreyhound racing and have found apotential star.“I have known Ces for years,” saidProwse. “He was working at the EagleFarm vet hospital for Lester Walters and Iwould take my horses there. That’sprobably 12 years ago now.”The pair became friends.“Out of the blue Ces asked me if hecould have a drive of a harness horse.”That has since developed into a fulltimepassion for Paul Graham.“I can’t believe him,” Prowse says ofhis mate. “He’s up before dawn to walk hisdogs, then comes to Albion Park and worksmy horses with me, then he heads backhome to Doomben to let the dogs out, backhere in the afternoon for the horses again,and finally home for his dogs late in theday.”A year or so ago the pair got talkingabout buying a greyhound together.Peter Callaghan had bred a litter by GoWild Teddy-Kilkenny Rose and Ces hadthe pick of the litter if he wanted.“Graham suggested we get a syndicatetogether and buy one,” said Ces. “I wasgoing to buy a bitch, but when I saw theblack dog pup, I just had to have him. Hewas the dominant dog in the litter.”The pup was “about five or six monthsold” and the syndicate bought him for$1750.“We put him through the IpswichAuction to have him eligible for the race,and the boys decided to buy another onethat day. We got a Solve The Puzzle bitchwhich now races as Gimme A Clue,” saidCes.Mike Chapman reared the pair andinstantly won a fan in Paul Graham. “Theydo a great job out there,” he said. “I’venever had sounder dogs.”The Go Wild Teddy dog, now racing asTijuana Teddy, is outstanding.Offers of up to $20,000 have alreadybeen refused and his performance in theAuction final when second to Don Pacowas exceptional.He suffered worst from first turninterference, hitting the running rail andbeing pushed into the air. To get secondwas an amazing effort.“He’s only a young dog, but he’s got alot of ability and enormous potential,” saidCes. He ran a flying 30.57 to win a Auctionsemi-final and his record (to time ofwriting) stands at seven wins and eightplacings from 23 starts.Paul Graham trained Alf’s Ablaze towin 23 races, run a Beenleigh track record,win a Rising Star Classic at Beenleigh andbe Gold Coast greyhound of the year.“Alf’s Ablaze was a great box dog, butTijuana Teddy is very strong and gettingbetter at the boxes all the time.”Ces has been in dogs for 35 years. “Igrew up around the Tyack family atWindsor and they always had dogs,” hesaid.Graham Prowse got back into harnesshorses when the new Albion Park track wasbuilt.His best has been It’s Elliot the onlypacer to win from a 60m handicap atAlbion Park.He ran second in a Sunshine Sprint.Uluvit was also outstanding for the stable.He has four in work, but has becomeCes Graham’s regular greyhound “catcher”.Gimme A Clue, the other dog raced bythe “Cegar Syndicate” has won three timesincluding once at Albion Park and made thesemi-finals of the Auction series.The boys have since bought a Just TheBest-O’Shanti pup now being educated.Of Tijuana Teddy, the boys have greatexpectations.Initially he was named Wild Lionel, butthe boys were having none of that.“We wanted him to be named ReubenCarter, but the registrar in Victoria knockedus back on that,” said Prowse.“We put in about 20 names, and finallythe registrar named him Wild Lionel. Therewas no way he was racing with a name likethat.“Eventually we came up with TijuanaTeddy and got it accepted.”It’s the name of a top notcher.White Rose Boarding KennelsWalloon, 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.Individual 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/whiterosekennelsMackay Greyhound Club thanks ...Paul Felgate andBrandonworld KennelsSponsors of the IntercityChallenge Race Meeting in MayPaul always has a dog or two for sale.Contact him now (07) 38071650The (June, 2005) Journal Page 12

From coursingwhippets to aClassic winnerWalkabout SidHead HonchoFitzroy LassNo IntentNew TearsHot Show DebWee SalPOLDAR THUNDERFlag StarMoral Standards*No Way JoseRaven PoldarBuka SunsetRaven KellyReark RaverBy DAVID BRASCHBACK in the early 60s, Butch Pearce andhis sons David and Richard took theirwhippets coursing in South Australia.For Richard it was to lead to a Flying AmyPuppy Classic victory at Albion Park withPoldar Thunder some 40 years later.“Dad bought a few greyhounds and thefamily got into racing,” said Richard. “Mybrother David worked for some years forTony Duke when he was the biggest breederin the country in the 70s.”Richard couldn’t help but be dragged intothe industry.“I bought a sister to Freewheeler and wewon a lot of races in the country with herprogeny,” he said.By the early 90s Richard was a regularracegoer at Angle Park and like everyone atthe time couldn’t help but be impressed withthe great staying bitch Raven Kelly.“It was unbelievable the times she couldrun,” said Richard. He wanted one just likeher.When Raven Kelly went to stud her pupscommanded a $5000 price tag. The bitch wentto an array of sires but didn’t produce herquality.By 1999, Warren Bowden, who had racedRaven Kelly, was getting out of the industry.He was selling off five month old pups byMoral Standards from Raven Kelly for $1500.Richard Pearce liked the price and boughta bitch.“David reared her for me and she wasalways going to be a classic staying bitch,slow away and warming up to her races thelonger they went,” he said of the bitch henamed Raven Poldar.“She won two races including a 710m atAngle Park, but it was impossible to getstaying races for her and more often than notwe were forced to put her into top grade racesover 600m,” he said.When Raven Poldar broke down, it wassimple what her future would be. “We justhad to breed with her,” said Richard.Raven Poldar was left in South Australiawith Richard’s brother David to look after.Richard had moved his family to Queenslandbecause of the better climate for his daughterIngrid who suffers badly from asthma.“I told David to get her into pup towhatever sire he thought would suit and sendme one dog pup,” said Richard.The blue dog promptly arrived at threemonths old and stayed with the Pearce familyin the back yard for a while.“It was time for him to go to a rearingproperty, I saw the advert in the Journal forthe Park Ridge Complex and went out andhad a look for myself,” said Richard. “Thepups all looked in fantastic condition, theywere all handled regularly and that was whatI wanted.”Mick Chapman of Park Ridge Complex,educated the dog, now named PoldarThunder, and watched him improved rapidlywhen in training.“He ran a 31.03 trial at Ipswich and weput him into the Vince Curry but all throughthe series he ran into the top dogs, startingout with Elvis in the fastest qualifying heat,”said Richard.The dog’s steady improvement continuedand he surprised everyone but his connectionswhen sweeping away from a quality field ofyoungsters to win the Flying Amy PuppyClassic.“It was our biggest win and a good thrill.He’s no champion, but he’s a good dog,” saidRichard.Raven Poldar has since joined the Pearcefamily in Queensland although Richard hasdone a deal with Mick Chapman at Park Ridgefor her future matings.Flying Amy Puppy Classic(520m) Albion Park1 POLDAR THUNDER $31(No Intent-Raven Poldar)Owner: Richard Pearce.Trainer: Mike Chapman.2 BACARDI CRUISER $1.90(Just The Best-Lou’s Cruise)3 MISS HAWKINS $7(Reggemite-Red Sara)Others: 4 Quidame $9, 5 Postman Tommy$4.40, 6 Media Watch $4, 7 Coogan’sBluff $15, 8 Gozo History $6. Time: 30.35.'Plentiwood' presents ...Excite Ability Saintly CrewBlue 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)Black, 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).Contact: DEAN TURLEY Ph/Fax (02) 6664 1250 or 0427 041238 Email: turlowe@bigpond.comThe (June, 2005) Journal Page 13

LEFT: Phil McMillan takes up his usual spot at Mackay dogs.ABOVE: Goldfield Ash wins at Albion Park.RIGHT: Jan McMillan doing all the work on the track.'All downhillafter that'By DAVID BRASCHALL Milo was a five and a half year olddog when Phil McMillan got him north as hisfirst venture into greyhound training.The dog was a giveaway and had “alreadyhad two tickets”.Ask Phil McMillan, 54, and his wife Janif they would be happy to take on the trainingtoday of a dog with such a history and theycould be guaranteed to shudder.But All Milo had also won a 420m at theGabba and Phil probably knew no better atthe time.But Phil and Jan put their stamp ongreyhound racing from the outset.It was 1977, a year after greyhound racinghad started in the McMillan’s home town ofMackay.Phil admits he “didn’t have a clue at thetime how to train greyhounds”.But it didn’t stop the McMillans landinga good old fashioned betting plunge on AllMilo at 8-1 when he was produced first-upand won.It was the start of what can only bedescribed as a greyhound training careertinged with plenty of luck and good dogs.“I worked with Don Ney at the time andhe and I decided to get a couple of pups fromMelbourne,” said Phil. “But they were nogood.”All Milo was Phil’s first starter and awinner. “Once we won that race, it was alldownhill after that,” he jokes.The McMillans decided to educatethemselves in the art of training.“I bought a book on training greyhoundsby Roy Burrell, and I’ve still got it at home,”he told The Journal.Phil McMillan was still playing A Graderugby league around Mackay at the time andto help keep fit, he walked a team ofgreyhounds seven miles a day.“We lived across the road from theracetrack at the time and slipped them up thestraight there.”He bought a pup by Lively Band andnamed her Shorty’s Band.“She won a few races and we mated herto Olympic Eagle and the litter went on towin 60 races,” he said.They included Shorty’s Return who wonthe Johnnie Walker final at the Gabba, CarlonSong the winner of 20 races, Charcinda whowon five at the Gabba.It wasn’t long after that Phil and Janbought a pup through a mate at Mackay dogs.It was a Pancho Country-Gallant Anne.Named Gallant Trio the dog made it to topgrade at the Gabba under Tony Zammit’straining.It also led to the McMillans striking up along friendship with Tony’s brother Michael,a friendship that has endured to this day andbeen highly successful.“Mick brought Gallant Trio to Mackay forthe Cup and stayed a week with us,” said Phil.“He had a bit of fun with us and we havestayed in touch ever since.”Rocket Airlines (Worth Doing-BetterFlight) proved a goldmine for the McMillans.“She was a crock but a good bitch winningplenty of races, both in Brisbane with DaveBrett and back home with us around thecountry tracks.”But when Rocket Airlines went to stud shewas to provide the McMillans with their bestever greyhound.“We bred Calliope Rocket out of her byWarren’s Flyer and he won 28 races,” saidPhil.They included the Rockhampton, Mackayand Ayr Cups.“His Mackay Cup win was something tosee,” said Phil with a glint of satisfaction. “Hewas last at the 300 metre boxes and won byseven lengths.”Brother FoxWest CapePromises FreeWarren’s FlyerTangairnDiamond OdeButton OdeCALLIOPE ROCKETBrother FoxWorth DoingVersatile MissRocket AirlinesWild PortBetter FlightSpot MarlinCalliope Rocket had a long stint inBrisbane with Mick Zammit as his trainer andwon 11 at Albion Park and ran a flying 25.50on the Gold Coast when the track was grass.Calliope Rocket would have been enoughsuccess for many, but the McMillansunearthed another star when Goldfield Ashcame along.He’s won 23 races and was a recent finalistin the Mackay Cup when fourth to GozoFarmer after having no early luck.The McMillans keep only four dogs intraining in Mackay.“We are looking for another potentialbroodbitch at the moment,” said Phil.“We’ll always have an interest.Free Progesterone Test - No pups, full refundTOKEN PRINCE $3300(Malawi's Prince-True Temptation)ELITE STATE $2750(Just The Best-Spark Again)BRIGHT EBONY $1250(Elle's Commando-Bright Banner)KOBBLE CREEK $1100(Gun Law Osti-Trojan Tears)MODERN ASSASSIN $990(Awesome Assassin-Magic Gairn)CYRUS THE VIRUS $880(Black Shiraz-Mystery Bird)SOLVE THE PUZZLE $880(Light Of Fire-Magic Riddle)FORTIFIED RUSH* $770(Fortified Speed-Greys Arizona)FOOL'S HEART $660(Just The Best-Heart Spark)Rocky Ridge'WeCare'FarmSAM CAUCHIJones Rd, Calga, NSWPH (02) 43751145Fax: (02) 43751129Mob: 0418 428786POSTMAN'S RIDGEGreyhound ComplexTrialling Daily(Closed Tues & Wed)From May-Oct trials will run from7.30am to 9amContact John and Sharyn CollinsPh (07) 46303688Mob 0408 789076The (June, 2005) Journal Page 14

Trent Thorley andFive Cougars.BACK in 1999, by his ownadmission Trent Thorley “spatthe dummy” on his fight career.The three time Australian titleholder in light welter andwelterweight divisions, andwinner of 62 of his 73 amateurfights, he had every reason to feelaggrieved when he missedselection for the Kuala LumpurCommonwealth Games.“I had one more fight and spatthe dummy, gave up my fightcareer,” Trent told The Journal.While one career might hadfinished, Trent picked up ongreyhound racing and hasn’tlooked back since.A Queensland Rail employeein Rockhampton, Trent hasknown former Rocky dog clubpresident Bernie Mieztal foryears.“Bernie and Neville Beattiewould get me along to the dogsregularly,” said Trent. “So whenI gave up fighting, I decided toget a greyhound to train.“I was always big on commitment andtraining greyhounds gave me thatopportunity.”Trent didn’t wait long to get a dog thatcould gallop.“The first dog I trained was Herd’s Lawwhich won nine races,” he said. “But he lovedracing on grass and we would take him downto Bundaberg all the time to race.“He’s the one who got me started.”Trent got to know Richard Featherstoneand Phil McMillan and that pair helped gethim started.“I’ve been on and off in the game for thepast five years,” he said. “I was transferredHave A LaughA greyhound was looking through a fencewatching a game of cricket. “Any chance ofa game?” he asked the captain. At first thecaptain was taken aback by the talking dog,but when it insisted it was keen to play theskipper thought it might be a bit of a laugh ifhe sent the dog out as opening bat. The dogshaped up to the first ball and slammed it overthe boundary for six. He did the same withthe second and third, indeed every ball he hitfor six until the over ended. He had beenpartnered by the captain, and when the bowlerran in from the other end and the captainmanaged his first hit for a meagre single hecalled for the greyhound to run. But the dogjust stood there. Frantic calls by the captainto run were ignored and in the confusion theskipper was stumped out. “Why didn’t yourun?” roared the captain. “Listen mate,” saidthe greyhound, “if I could run I would be atthe track today, not messing around with thiscricket game.'Bit of a hobby'now a passionto Gladstone for a while, but I’m back inRocky again and with a small team.”In the past smart gallopers like Ten ToGo, winner of 16 races for Trent and agreyhound of the year in Rockhampton, havebeen great moneyspinners for the kennel.He now races recent Mackay Cup finalistFive Cougars (Brett Lee-Tranquil Scene)which he got from the Paul Felgate kennel.“He was a replacement dog for anotherPaul sent to us but didn’t work out,” saidTrent.Trent had been in Bundaberg campaigningBluey Skywalker a dog Felgate had bred.“Paul mentioned to us he had bred the dog.I bought him from Dallas Beckett for $600and he won 12 races for us and was second ina Young Guns in Bundaberg,” said Trent.“We struck up a friendship and Paul hasbeen sending dogs since.”Trent admits greyhound training is “a bitof a hobby”.A fourth grader, Five Cougars chasedhome Ella’s Reward in a Mackay Cup heatand then had no luck when badly checked atthe first turn in the final behind Gozo Farmer.He has won three races and been placedseven times in a brief career for Trent.HistoricGalaxyHarry Pledger came up with thename of Galaxy in 1970, Galaxymeaning “Gathering of the Stars”.Richest non-TAB race in Australia.First running of the Galaxy was in1971 with King Doolittle winning for$1000 first prize and trained by LesHampson of Gosford.Only two dogs have won twice,Ebony King in 1974-75, trained bypublican Gwen Edwards of Richmondin NSW and Mint Magic 1999-2000 forRay Watson of Maitland.Trainer Graham Beh won it twice,with Society Romeo in 1980 andBorder Tracker in 1982.Most successful trainer is DennisReid who won three times, in 1994 withTravelling Ghost, 1996 with Gotta beSolid, and 1998 with Golden Clover.Stud dogs to come out of the raceinclude: Ebony King, Golden Spur,Society Romeo, Kununurra, MisterBiggles, November Prince, Yannick,Brutess, Travelling Ghost, BitabilityBale.Great matrons have won the raceincluding Miss Perlita, Mint Magicand Sobbing Sal (mother of Brett Lee),as well as prolific producer Gotta BeSolid.STATS:QLD - 7 WinsNSW - 23 WinsVic - 4 WinsQuickest Time: Mint Magic 23.06Track Record 1999.Bookmakers fielding: 12-14bookmakers back in 80s (now 6-8)Prizemoney: $30,000 to winnerplus Trophy + Rug + Free Service toElite State. Jim Osborn and Reg Kayhave donated a free service to EliteState for every Galaxy while he is alive.Paul Wheeler won with HarveyBale in 2004 and after the result hadcome through, he rang from Sydneyto speak to studmaster Sam Cauchi ontrack to book a bitch just minutes afterHarvey Bale had won.WIRE GREYHOUND MUZZLES* SUPER QUALITY 1.25MM STAINLESS STEEL* SPRING TEMPERED WIRE* SILVER SOLDERED* EXTREMELY STRONG, BUT VERY LIGHTWEIGHT* 9 COLOUR CODED SIZES IN STOCK AT ALL TIMES* COLOURED HEAD BAND & NECK BAND. & BLACKNOSE BAND - ALL BANDS ADJUSTABLE* MANUFACTURING MUZZLES FOR 18 YEARS*** RECOMMENDED BY TOP RACING CLUBS WORLDWIDE ***Greyhound 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.Miller's MuzzlesSuite 1601/80 Clarendon StSouthbank, Vic, Aust, 3006Ph: (03) 96820001Fax: (03) 96820005Mobile: 0418 315790Website: www.millersmuzzles.comEmail: info@millersmuzzles.comCOLOUR CODINGOrange 8" Blue 8 1/4" Red 8 1/2"Black 8 3/4" White 9" Yellow 9 1/4"Brown 9 1/2" Purple 9 3/4" Green 10"PRICES0-9 units $16 each 10-49 units $12 each50-99 units $11 each 100+ units $10 eachBigger quantity by negotiation Postage & handling $7The (June, 2005) Journal Page 15

Lyn's goldenboy landsCairns featureBACK in January, Townsville trainer LynRandall had one greyhound in training.That’s since built to a kennel of six andLyn is starting to make big plans.It’s all because of a dog called WyzeeIsland who only a few weeks ago gave Lynher biggest thrill in greyhound racing whenhe won the time-honoured Golden MuzzleMaiden at Cairns.A former Victorian, Lyn and husbandNorman brought their seven member familyto Townsville four years ago.“The weather,” said Lyn. “It’s the reasonyou leave Victoria.”Her father Tom Pearson came with thefamily. Tom has been training dogs for yearsand instilled the love of greyhounds into hisdaughter.“We’ve always had a dog, and had a bitof success over the years, but Wyzee Islandis the best,” she said.Lyn’s husband Norman was back inVictoria, at Hayfield, and met up with friendand greyhound breeder Len Freeman.“My husband mentioned to Len that if hehad a dog he thought would race well in thenorth we might be interested in buying it,”said Lyn. “Len gave us this dog.”Wyzee Island (Lilli Pilli Lad-Misty Sal)had already had a couple of starts around Saleand Traralgon.He arrived in Townsville in January.“I fell in love with him ... he’s a big sook,”said Lyn.Wyzee Island immediately showedability. “He’s improved so much in our smallkennel and I think he has a big future.”Wyzee Island won his heat and final ofthe Golden Muzzle Maiden beating a field ofpromising northern youngsters including StanMontague’s Abit Twisted who he had ratedbetter than his famous Tropical One.Lyn’s kennel has now built to six. “Myfamily are great and I wouldn’t be able tochase races like the Golden Muzzle if it wasn’tfor them.”She is planning to breed with a bitch calledTascosa.“My son Robert found out she had beensent to the pound,” said Lyn. “We rescuedher from there and won a few races aroundTownville with her.”Lyn says the Golden Muzzle is her biggestrace win. “Hopefully it is not the last.”New TearsLight Of FireCentrefireLilli Pilli LadAcacia AblazeTranquil FlamePlacid DoveWYZEE ISLANDBogenfelJurassic VapourBlack VaporMisty SalFarloe Melody*Chanta RubinTenthill FlyerLyn Randall and herGodlen Muzzlewinner Wyzee Island.Golden Muzzle (410m)Cairns1 WYZEE ISLAND $5(Lilli Pilli Lad-Misty Sal)Owner-trainer: Lyn Randall2 ABIT TWISTED $2(Bitability Bale-Tropical Twister)3 SHOCKING LEE $2.50(Trendy Leigh-Shocking Pink)Others: 4 Miss Personality $6, 5 Bent AndTwisted $2.80, 6 Absaluteme $7, 7 GypieRover $10, 8 Plugmatic $4.40.Time: 24.44.Hot CoupleHave a laughA guy at the bookie shop goes to the screens and checks the prices of the next race. Thereare only two greyhounds in the race and it seems pretty uncompetitive as the favourite is 10-1 on and the other is priced at 40-1 against. Nonetheless, he makes his way to the counterand asks to place $500 on the outsider.Being a friendly sort, the bookmaker tries to put him off the bet and assures the customerthe outsider has absolutely no chance against the favourite but the man is insistent anddemands the bet be placed. The bookmaker tries again to convince the man he’d be losing hismoney but eventually agrees to take the bet and gleefully deposits the money into his till.They both then watched the race on the television and, horror of horrors, the favourite runsteh worst race of its life and the outsider cruises home.The customer was straight back to the counter and demanding his winnings. “No problem,”said the bookmaker, “I will happily pay you what you have won” and counted out the $20,000.As he did so, he confided to the man, “You are amazingly lucky - between you and me, Iactually own the outsider that you bet on and he is so slow, even I didn’t back it”.As he collected his winnings and made his way to the door, the lucky punter replied,“That’s a coincidence, I own the favourite!”PARK RIDGEGreyhound Complexa friendly and caring environment• 12 acre property close to Brisbane• Pups handled with loving care• Pups kennelled and led at early age• Pups pre-trained prior to break-in• Spacious and shaded runs• Balanced diet using top quality fresh food• Programmed worming and flea treatment• 3 acre galloping paddock and dam• 320 metre training track• Bull penLot 35 Smith Rd,Park RidgePhone(07) 32000172MobileMike 0411 326605or Rachel 0401 085757www.parkridgegreyhoundcomplex.comAdding considerably to the glamour of Mackay Cup final day was localradio star, HotFM's Teeges who presented the trophy to winningconnections after Anyway Sally's win in the Maiden 1000 Final.The (June, 2005) Journal Page 16

Brother FoxGun Law OstiMiss Dusty LeeJack JuniorChariot SupremeFloodgateBonjour CecieSPIRITED QUEENMalawiMalawi’s PrinceDuchess MarinaGlamour QueenGrove Whisper*Groovy DancerJust A DancerByDAVID BRASCHALBERT Harker was happy to wait forthe biggest win of his long career ingreyhound racing.Happy to wait a couple of months for thedog that would provide that win.And happy to wait a couple of decadesfor such a win.Harker, rising 65, has been training inRockhampton since 1977. He remembersthree times a month loading up with dogs andheading to Mackay to race.A baker by trade, he’s lived inRockhampton all his life and admits he’salways been interested in greyhounds.“The best dog I’ve had was Ginger’s Gemwho won eight races and got to FFA inMackay, but the top grade races in those dayswere all over 540m in Mackay,” he said.“She would have been a champion overthe shorter races of today.”Albert has been pottering about with dogsA Queen for Albertever since. He admits he’s “never hadanything to nominate for the big races whenthey came along in the past”.That was until he took local owner-trainerDallas Beckett up on an offer back beforeChristmas.“I was talking to Dallas about dogs andsaid I really liked the bitch he was trainingcalled Spirited Queen,” said Harker. “Dallassaid I could have her.”But the stipulation was Albert would haveto wait a few months, until just beforeChristmas 2004.Albert was happy about that.“Dallas had too many dogs and wascutting back,” said Harker. “He said I couldhave her but wanted to give the bitch to LynSmith for a short campaign first.”Spirited Queen had started six times forthree wins at the time and Albert couldn’tbelieve his luck.“Dallas didn’t have to give her to me,because I would have bought her, but I’m sograteful that he did.”Spirited Queen eventually joined theHarker kennel and when she got all the luckoff the rails in the recent Young Star Classicfinal at Rockhampton, it was the biggestvictory in Albert’s long training career.Albert now has nine dogs in workincluding Mr Fernando, the winner of 16races, Cookies Catch and a number of justnamed youngsters.“I always liked the look of the bitch, andI liked her breeding,” said Albert.Young Star Classic (520m)Rockhampton1 SPIRITED QUEEN $4(Jack Junior-Glamour Queen)Owner-trainer Albert Harker2 BUS STOP HARRY $10(Awesome McLaren-Special Stage)3 TURBO GOLD $5.50(Southern Champ*-Hedviga)Others: 4 Ella’s Reward $2.50, 5 CobarJack $12, 6 Call Me Simba $12, 7 HurryOn Sam $2.50, 8 Sovereign Red $9.Time: 30.21.“Now that’s she done so well I’m thinkingof breeding with her eventually and will offerDallas half the litter if he is interested.”Spirited Queen has really turned Albert’sthinking around now she has won the YoungStar Classic.“I’ll run her through the RockhamptonCup,” he said. “She may not be up to it, butshe will go in it.”There was a time when Albert would nothave even considered such a move.How times have changed.COOMINYA LODGEAlan andCasey ontheirweddingday.Bundy's boss a radiant brideAustralia’s youngest greyhound club president, Bundaberg’s Casey Clark,married Alan Dargusch in a relaxed but formal outdoor setting recently.About 130 people attended the wedding, some travelling from as far away asLongreach and Rockhampton for the day, held at the well known Golden ViewKennels at Atkinson’s Dam.Casey, 21, met Alan, 25, four and a half years ago in Bundaberg. It took themabout a month to arrange a date, and as they say, the rest is history.Alan’s parents, Margaret and Lloyd, were present. Casey’s dad, the irrepressibleNoel, also from Bundaberg, gave away the bride.Two greyhounds led the bridal entrance to the ceremony.In a nice touch, each table was presented with a specially designed bottle ofLindauer strawberry flavoured sparkling wine, for the various toasts.Noel explained that this was the preferred drink of his late wife and Casey’smum.Casey and Alan spent their honeymoon in Melbourne.280 LARSENS RD, COOMINYA.WHELPING - Heated whelping bays with experienced midwifeon hand. Bitches fed the best of everything .REARING - All pups reared on our property are pre-educatedbefore breaking in. Plenty of room to run in our 90m puppy yards with lots ofshade and warm, snug kennels. Eukanuba is always available for snackingwith fresh beef bones providing healthy teeth and gums. We follow acomprehensive worming program, the pups get hydrobathed regularly andreceive plenty of handling.SPELLING - Tell us what you need!Recovering from injury? We have laser and ultrasound equipment and a“hospital” area where they can be kept quiet. Need a break from racing ? Wehave two huge paddocks they can be let loose in once or twice a day with orwithout other dogs. They’ll be fed a racing diet if required and will be ruggedin winter.PRE - TRAINING - NEW 350m SAWDUST STRAIGHT!Our pre-training program is designed for dogs that have broken-in and spelledand are ready to go on with. They are fed a racing diet with supplements andgo up our straight every couple of days to build muscle and fitness. With nameslike DON PACO, HANSON DUSKY, JIMBOOMBA JET and TIZZA HYPOall having gone through our program the results speak for themselves.WELCOME!!!!A new kennel hand at Coominya Lodge“Mackenzie Marie” whelped 4th MayWeighing 2440gms.Only one in the litter,Not for sale.CONTACT -CATHY and RON JACKSON54264276 or 0428929228The (June, 2005) Journal Page 17

The ultimate accoladefor a sire is thenumber of his sonsstanding at stud.JTB has somegreats strivingto emulate theirfather's deeds.Just TheBestSURF LORIANBIG DADDY COOLROCKA COCKATOOELITE STATESCOTTISH EXPRESSWATERVIEW STARGREASY GRIZZLYHALLA'S ROCKETSOMERSET WALLYLETHAL WEAPONLOHMANRYLEE'S RUMOURBOUNDING HEARTYou've got to be doing somethinggreat to produce such sought-afteryoung sire sons.The Idea is Excellence. The Place is ... The Apap TeamJUST THE BEST $3300 (Credibility-Flying Amy) $5500; BOBNIAK $1100 (Farloe Melody*-Paris Match); AWESOME McLAREN $880 (Malawi's Prince-True Temptation);BANKER HUD (US) $660 (Gable Dodge-Flying Discovery); LINDALE BLUE $660 (Faithful Hawk-Queen Mint); SCOTTISH EXPRESS $660 (Just The Best-Stargari). Frozensemen is still available from us for: REGGEMITE $770 (Barneys Alarm*-Leading Example); DEEP NORTH $550 (Worthy Reward-Brute Girl). All fees are inclusive of GST.Vet swab essential. Contact us for your frozen semen requirements on our stud dogs. Available from our stud at Gatton or Belmont Vet Clinic (NSW), Sandown Vet Clinic(Vic), Dr John Katakasi (SA). Phone: (07) 54621201.Check out our new websitewww.the-a-team.com.auThe (June, 2005) Journal Page 18

BLACK TYPEFuture for these fabulousbroodbitches mated toSurf Lorian ...Hotshow Vintage (Group 1 Alb Pk Gold Cup)Advert (top stayer, half sister Head Honcho, dam of Ceejay’s Vixen)Final Blaze (3rd in Laurels, dam of Major Blaze 57 wins)Roxy Reason (WA Oaks, dam of New Guess 29.95 Alb Pk)Serious Girl (Group 2 Ipswich Gold Cup)Floodfawn (superstar sprinter)Fairy Wings (won Maidement Memorial, high class broodbitch)Lou’s Cruise (top stayer, dam of Bacardi Cruiser)Girl Diamond (multiple Alb Pk winner, proven dam)Flip It Up (superstar dam of Wetherby Streak, Cosmo Topper)Centre Flame (sister to Ladies Bracelet finalist Emily’s Idol)Queen Amidala (Dapto Classic winner)Up And Down (sister to Wild Voodoo, Chief Voodoo)Perfect Heart (superstar stayer)More Reward (star stayer, sister to Honcho Classic)Hillcrest (top class stayer, proven dam)Bonnie Rumble (2nd Vince Curry, multiple Alb Pk winner)Fortified Flier (star WA stayer, record breaker)Wild Web (sister Go Wild Teddy, Mean Bean)Cheli’s Princess (B’berg Cup winner, dam of Gidgee Coals)Queen Size (sister to Short Model, dam of Rylee’s Reward)Whispering Honey (2nd Townsville Cup)Awesome Cruiser (Cairns Cup, multiple Alb Pk wins)Lovely Jubbly (half sister Mr Boswell, granddaughter of Golden Fox)Pottsville (multiple Lismore, Bulli winner, from Gallant Anne damline)Baylene (sister to Kovu)Amazing Meg (dam a sister to Hotshot)Jane Assassin (dam sister to Willie Binjang 30.11 WP)Octane Jane (sister to Tricky Creek, Thunder Creek)Spring Vintage (finalist NSW Country C’ship, 3rd dam Wee Sal)Tenthill Girl (sister to top UK sprinter Ardrea Cross)Oreo (Alb Pk 600m trk rec)Hypo Havoc (Bogie Leigh’s dam)Lucky Penna (dam of Art Mann, Tiger Strong, Texan Beauty,Saxonator, Estella)Return Mail (3rd Singleton Stayers Cup, fast Alb Pk winner)Wipeout (damline of Finch Monelli, Bitter Sweet Boy)Assassin Burn (dam won Laurels, multiple provincial winner)Wisteria Bale (Ang Pk winner)Abby Kate (sister to Zed Three)Another Treasure (3rd Provincial Cup, Sandown winner)Heart Spark (superstar broodbitch)Jock’s Girl (Statewide Chall winner)She’s A Knockout (dam of Slapsy Maxie)Fantasy Fortune (dam of Addis Boy)Special Quest (sister to smart sprinter Mazuma Magic)Orara Sunset (sister Lochinvar Jet)Dosarg (2nd Ladies Bracelet)Shosti (sister Easter Egg 3rd Molly’s Osti)Desert Blue (Reggemite-Marie’s Flash)Tears For Jess (Proper Tears-Worthy Hope)Seven Behind Me (multiple Alb Pk winner)Crystal Hill (sister to Hallucinate, Crash)Lee Cheree (by Brett Lee)Hayride Screen (top grade Angle Pk stayer)Dilston Classic (first litter trifectas Tassie Classic)Twisted Tears (daughter of champion Trojan Tears)She’s A Hypo (sister to Bogie Leigh)Elusive Kate (sister Zed Three)Fauna Park Lass (sister Classic Capri)Hipster Doofus (WP winner, Bulli 26.64)Kelvic (granddaughter Haylewie Miss)Miss The Boat (sister top WA sprinter Bally Haige)Stylish Dotty (dam a top Tassie stayer)Fast Lankan (half sister Lochinvar Jet)Where Ever (granddam top stayer Toinette)Fee: $2200 (inc GST)Frozen Semen availableSurfLorianThe Apap Team(07) 54621201Blue Brindle Dog, April 2002, 33.3kgs.Just The Best-Barrio Fiesta by West Cape.19 starts, 15 wins, 1 2nd, 1 3rd. Set or equalled four track records.The (June, 2005) Journal Page 19

'The boysknocked offmy price'THERE would be no excuse for DaleMortimer not landing a $1046.20 trifectaat Ipswich dogs a few weeks ago.Dale has three dogs in training ...Shifting Spanner, Scoop The Pool and MissMarples.All three were engaged in a 630m FifthGrade at Ipswich on a Wednesday night.Dale gave them all a chance, so he anda couple of workmates coupled them up inthe trifecta, and got it. Shifting Spanner($30) downed Scoop The Pool ($16) withMiss Marples ($4.80) in third.“Of course I had it, but only for a half,”said Dale. “Two of my mates at work hadit for a half as well ... they knocked theprice off.”Dale loves training stayers. He’s hadmore than his share of success with themand prepared Shapely Lass a year ago withgood success.“Shifting Spanner is a good railer andI thought he had a chance,” said Dale.“Scoop The Pool has torn a back musclethree times and he needed two or threemonths off, but he is such a nice dog wehave kept him going.“I really thought Miss Marples couldwin the race, but she was having her firstrun over the distance and she just neededthe run.”The winner is raced by harness horseidentities David Litzow, Shane Toppingand David Rodger. Dale’s wife Marie racesthe placegetters.The trifecta, with the only three dogsDale has in work, is an achievement Daleis proud of.Dale Mortimer (right) needed plenty of helpers the night he provided thetrifecta in a 630m race at Ipswich with the only three he trains.Awesome Embrace beats Classy Creek in the Ipswich/Gold Coast Challenge final at Ipswich.Pick-me-upROBERT Olsen needed a bit of a pickme-up.A couple of months ago Robert wasrushed to hospital after suffering a heart attackat work. He spent a week in hospital and hassince undergone further tests to determine hisnext course of action.But he and wife Judy got the ultimate pickme-upwhen Owey wore down Gear Stick towin a second Young Guns (498m) atTownsville recently.Owey (Harvard Bale-Keen Express) ran29.38 to win from Gear Stick with It’s A Goerin third.Owey turned two on May 1 so for him tohave already won two Young Guns finals it isa tribute to his ability and the training of theOlsens.Young Guns (498m)Townsville1 OWEY 3-1(Harvard Bale-Keen Express)Owner-trainer: Judith Olsen2 GEAR STICK 4-1(Exceptional-Silence Her)3 IT’S A GOER 7-2(Dalalla-Tabaluga)Others: 4 Sheza Smoothie 7-2, 5 CashelAmour 2-1, 6 Australian Made 7-4, 7Tiffanelle 10-1, 8 Nilola 10-1. Time: 29.38.PerceiveBraddyBuzz OffHarvard BaleWest CapeMonalee BaleHot LaceOWEYTangairnModern ExpressBlue LightningKeen ExpressBest Of BlueKeen To GoFrisky JoyThe (June, 2005) Journal Page 20

Sir James holds on to win at the Gold Coast (above) and with trainer DenisGuppy (right) who never lost faith the dog would make it to the track.Battle won longbefore he madeit to the trackIT might have been only a 401mmaiden at the Gold Coast on aWednesday afternoon, but to many itwas a momentous day.It’s the day Sir James (Just The Best-Ultra Queen) came back from the deadto win his first race ... the race was easyconsidering the battle he had won just tobe at the Gold Coast that day.Raced by Tony and Jane Apap, andnamed after their late close friendJimmy Grundon (owner of Kirsty’s Firstand Magic Gull), the white and fawn dogwas whelped on April 7 in 2002.At breaking in he was a sensation asyou would expect with his noblebloodlines ... by the champion sire fromthe dam of Group 1 winner Short Model.“John Collins couldn’t believe howquick he was when we first startedtrialling him as a pup, and it wasn’t longbefore we started to get offers for him,”Tony Apap told The Journal.Those offers got to $15,000 for thethen 14 month old.“But we were not tempted to sell,”said Apap. “He’s such a lovely dog, greatnature and with his pedigree and theway he had broken in, it looked like wehad a potential stud dog.”The pup went into training andshowed all the blistering pace the Apapsknew he had.“But he got crook and started to loseweight,” aid Tony. “No matter what ourtrainer did, the dog just kept losingweight.”Sir James came home to The A Teamat Gatton.“Eventually he fell away to skin andbones,” said Tony. “He was on a drip forages.” Denis Guppy is a great friend andknowing just how good the dog hadshown at education, offered to take himseveral times to vets for help.“Richard Eaton-Wells told us hethought he had an infection around theheart,” said Apap. “By this time the dogcould not even get up off his bed. All hewould do all day was sit in his kenneldrooling from the mouth.”Apap was ready to give up but wifeJane and daughter Nina would havenone of it.Vet Graham Beh suggested a twomonthcourse of ultra-powerfulantibiotics that would bombard the dog’ssystem in a bid to catch and kill justwhatever it was affecting him.Sir James spent six months as theApap house pet, wandering about theproperty ... still skin and bones.“It was a long, long time before heeven got out of a walk. And when he wasstarting to get cheeky and playful, he stillhad to build up his muscle tone and thenwas like a young pup learning to gallopagain,” said Apap.Most would have given up monthsbefore.“It took ages to get him back up tolooking like he was before all theproblems,” said Tony.A couple of trials didn’t producemuch. “I took him to Postman’s Ridgewith a bunch of pups one morning andhe trialled just moderately,” said Apap.“I was going to give up, but tossed him inthe following week and he improved fivetenths.”That’s where Denis Guppy came in.“I decided to give him to Denis totrain ... well Denis wanted him. He’s verypatient with a dog and Sir James wasjust the dog who needed patience.”Guppy had Sir James for months,bringing him along slowly. He was badlychecked at his debut, at Albion Park, butthen won at the Gold Coast.“It’s unbelievable to see him alive letalone race,” said Apap. “It was a verysatisfying day.“Unfortunately, after all his problemsthe dog can’t get any further than 400metres. But there are a few more wins inhim yet.”That’s better than anyone wouldhave expected a while ago.Pups 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 littersZ 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) 54266209The (June, 2005) Journal Page 21

Gary ClarkNew South WalesTHE faith shown towards onegreyhound has been rewarded with a Groupsuccess for Neil Delany coming whenTwisted Angel took out the LadiesBracelet.For 29-year-old, Delany this was a nighthe had only dreamt about. It was only whenhe saw her name on the honour roll in apublication a days later that it hit home.This is one of those real battler’s storiesof two people who believed in their dogand then tried to convince someone else totake up the challenge.After weekly phone calls and truepersistence, Neil Delany Snr and Jnr finallytalked trainer Brian McKivat into takingTwisted Angel. Her form had slipped andshe had been out on a seasonal spell and ittook some convincing, McKivat said.“I like people who believe in what theyhave, so I decided to take her (TwistedAngel),” Brian said.Young Delany purchased Twisted Angelas a pup from Brain and Dianne Alford.She was one of 13 from the litter. It’s apurchase that may not have happened asson and dad were set to buy another dog butdidn’t agree on the price.The rest is history.Twisted Angel had won four races aatRichmond and Wentworth Park from 25starts before coming on season. Her citywin was on Ladies Bracelet final night2004.After winning first-up for McKivat onhis home track at Goulburn, Twisted Angelwas given her chance in the QLD Futurityand after running second in the heatfinished fifth in a hot final.McKivat took her to Angle Park and shetrialled 29.66 before having little luck therethe following week. Her future looked to beas a stayer but now she has won theBracelet, Delany and McKivat will chase anumber of ideal races in NSW and QLD.Renzo Park(Formerly known as Simpson's Spelling Kennels)Spelling - Rearing - Pre-trainingOffering you and your valuable greyhounds aLIFETIME OF EXPERIENCEin the industry!Some 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 792348Delany Jnris agreenkeeperby trade butan illness hepicked up afew years agoalmost turnedhis lifearound.“If itwasn’t for thedogs I don’tknow where I may have been. The dogshave really got me through a tough time,”Delany said.“It may seem strange but the Bracelet isthe race I wanted to win.”He is full of praise for the work thatMcKivat has done with the bitch. Delanyhas just taken out his trainer’s license andhas an unraced dog that is about to start hiscareer.$290,000 stakes riseat Albion ParkDelany’s family has been involved inthe racing industry with his cousin andmother’s brother both having previousinvolvement. His cousin raced a bitchcalled Lucky Caprice who made a LadiesBracelet final but was scratched from thefinal due to kennel cough.You just feel after hearing this story thatlast month’s result was inevitable.The only member of Delany’s familywho wasn’t on-course for the final win wasmum Merle but what a Mother’s Day it wasfor her. She received the winning trophy.Neil loved the sport during his schooldays and went to Penrith every Saturdaynight.His first dog was Jackal Lad who wonhis first race at Lithgow. Son and dad racetheir dogs together, and now they areGroup-winning owners.Neil is reserved in many aspects of hislife. Even with last month’s success he said:“I’d rather talk about the bitch than me”.PRIZEMONEY at Albion Park on Monday and Thursday nights will receive a boost of$290,000 from July 1.The Board of the GRA made this announcement recently. And the Board also increasedfunding to the nine race clubs by $360,000 to cover additional operating costs.The increases have been made possible because of an expected increased distributionfrom Product Co in the next financial year.Turnover on greyhound racing on UNiTAB for the first nine months of this financial yearhas seen an increase of more than 9%.Current prizemoney levels at Class 2 and 3 meetings will be maintained for the next financialyear with a review to be undertaken at the end of December.In the current financial year, the Authority to will have spent $400,000 in capital worksprojects at a number of race clubs.Such projects included the installation of single level kennels at all clubs, the airconditioningof kennel blocks at three northern clubs and the installation of new self-closingstarting boxes at Gold Coast, Ipswich and Brisbane clubs.The new prizemoney levels at Albion Park as shown below will make the club competitivewith what is offered by Sydney and Melbourne clubs.The new levels are:Class 1 - MondayGrade Total 1st 2nd 3rd 4thBest 8/Feature 3175 2200 600 300 75Graded 2875 2000 550 250 75Juvenile 1375 900 260 140 75Class 1 - ThursdayGrade Total 1st 2nd 3rd 4thBest 8/Feature 4800 3300 860 540 100Graded 4100 3000 660 340 100Juvenile 1950 1300 360 190 100Current prizemoney levels at Class 2 and 3 meetings will be maintained for the next financialyear with a review at the end of December.The very popular Young Guns series will continue in the next 12 months and feature raceprizemoney and Queensland-bred Owners/Breeders bonuses totalling $134,000 allocated inthis financial year will continue in 2005-06.The increased distribution to race clubs will be allocated as follows: Brisbane $240,000,Gold Coast $55,000, Ipswich $20,000, Capalaba $7500, Bundaberg $7500, Rockhampton$7500, Mackay $7500, Townsville $7500, Cairns $7500. Total $360,000These increase in allocations are based on a review of the operating costs at each of theClubs over the past few years.The Board has also agreed to consider in the next 12 months the introduction of aQueensland-bred incentive scheme and has called for submissions from the Queenslandindustry.The (June, 2005) Journal Page 22

Andrew ThomsonVictoriaYOU would think Steve Kavanagh hadgot used to winning big races.But when Ace Hi Rumble led throughoutto win the recent $50,000 WarrnamboolClassic Kavanagh could not contain his glee.Kavanagh is best known as the man whoput the polish on legendary Brother Fox.He’s also won an Australian Cup withSmooth Rumble and more “ordinary” racesthan he can remember.Ace Hi Rumble was a convincing threeand three-quarter length winner fromkennelmate Perform Magic with gun sprinterLukeamy another length away third.The victory sealed a stellar night for theCranbourne-based trainer Darren McDonaldwho had half the greyhounds in the $50,000-to-win Classic final.Ace Hi Rumble escaped a scrimmage onthe first corner which resulted in the NormMcCullagh-trained Dark Rhode and TonyLockett-owned Where’s Hoover falling.Dark Rhode broke a leg and was putdown, while Where’s Hoover recovered towin in Melbourne a week later.Owner Kavanagh, who boasts more than30 years of experience in the greyhoundindustry, said he continued to be surprisedby Ace Hi Rumble.“He’s been improving all the time in theseries,” he said. “It wasn’t that long ago hetore a stomach muscle but that wasn’t goingto stop him. He keeps improving all the time.“I always knew he would be a good dog.”Kavanagh has had a long association withClassicAceLockett and the AFL ace bred Ace Hi Rumble(Brett Lee-Rumble Spirit).Kavanagh said his chaser had found formwith McDonald and would continue to bebased at Cranbourne.Meanwhile, Sun Hero’s trainer TomDailly claimed his sprinter had “white linefever” after becoming the third quickestgreyhound to go around Wannon Park.In the process Sun Hero clinched the$20,000-to-the-winner Warrnambool Cup(450m).The three-year-old chaser brushed asidea class field to clock 24.96 seconds in his 20thGroup final appearance during the past 12months.“He’s just one of these dogs you can putin any race and he never disappoints,” Daillysaid.“He performs every time he goes around.”Sun Hero had to survive a bruising startafter copping some interference exiting theboxes but he soon found the rail and stormedto a length-and-a-half win from White Riverwith Trewly Hot four lengths away third.Sun Hero’s performance built on recentwins in the Group 1 Perth Cup and theWarragul Cup.“From 65 starts he’s never disappointedus,” Dailly said.“He’s the hardest chasing dog you couldget. You can talk about footballers with whiteline fever and he is exactly the same.“He switches on like you wouldn’tbelieve. He’s just a freak of nature,’’ he said.TotallySeriousBlack Dog, Sept 2000, 30.2kgs.Ashigga-O'shanti by Head Honcho150 starts, 33 wins, 39 2nds, 22 3rds.$100,000 in stakes.Albion Park: 20 wins, 34 placings.Winner also at Capalaba, Ipswich,Gold Coast, Tweed Heads.Fee: $500Contact Barry and Sharon Morris(07) 54261966Also Standing: Travel Train $500.MalawiMalawi's PrinceDuchess MarinaAshiggaBlack PirateAtwellZoomerTOTALLY SERIOUSWalkabout SidHead HonchoFitzroy LassO'shantiMalawiRaheen's PrideRaheen StarTotally SeriousBy the sire of ProvenSmokey, Maldon Magic,Tropical One, Asha, TearsFor Rome, Tally Bale,Saying Goodbye, BlackPrecision, Cawbourne Mimetc.Totally SeriousOut of the damline that hasproduced championsMancunian Girl, BentleyBabe, Arvo's Express,Brookside Red, Blues Cluesand Tom's Legacy.Also from this damline is:Amico Mio, Miss Ezra,Sagres Gold, Three States,Akubra Girl, Sagres Mist,Wild Chaos etc.Totally SeriousPerfectly suited to theCredibility and Just TheBest bitches so prevalent inQld. Free of any PrettyShort/New Tears andAcacia Ablaze blood.The (June, 2005) Journal Page 23

Peter RoseAust Winning LinesPOLDAR THUNDER2005 Flying Amy Puppy Classic (Alb Pk)No IntentPOLDAR THUNDERRaven PoldarHead HonchoHot Show DebMoral Standards*Raven KellyWalkabout SidFitzroy LassNew TearsWee SalFlag StarNo Way JoseBuka SunsetReark RaverBrother FoxPromises FreeRoy TreaseMissus FitzPretty ShortStarfire LadyChariot SupremeI’m BlessedArdralla VictoryPineapple PeachSpartacusAugust MorningWaverly SupremeSabby’s ImageRoy TreaseMollison QueenSire: NO INTENT (2001 TAB Topgun, TR Geelong 457m) Sire of: IN FOR LIFE (2004National Sprint C’ship (Can), 2004 Nat Sprint C’ship NSW Fnl (Wpk), TR Cessnock 457m,Dapto 508m), FASHION THIEF (2004 Breeders Puppy Classic (Now), 2004 River CityC’ships (Wanganui, NZ)), FOOLISH GIRL (2004 Tasmanian Oaks (Lcn)), SATIN LEN(2004 Maiden Thousand (Hob), TR Sale 440m), BLACK WATCH (TR Mandurah 410m),POLDAR THUNDER (2005 Flying Amy Classic (BGC)), JAYLO BLUSH (29.94 Wpk),SWORDSMAN (29.91 Spk).1st Dam: RAVEN POLDAR (Apk 43.73)2nd Dam: RAVEN KELLY (1994 Sydney Cup (Wpk), 1993 Aust Distance Challenge (Apk),1993 Aust Dist Challenge SA Fnl (Apk), TR Angle Park 731m, 5 wins Wpk(43.18), 14 wins Apk (29.87, 43.02), Spk (43.54 - 716m), BGC (42.46), Opk(43.61-9m hdcp)dam of: RAVEN MAGIC (2 wins Apk (30.47)RAVENIZE (2 wins Apk 30.12, 35.57)SUGURETA GUY (Apk 30.97)2nd dam of: HAVEN BOY (2 wins Spk 30.00)3rd Dam: REARK RAVER (4 wins Spk 30.65 - 511m)dam of: RAPID CLICK (6 wins Apk 30.01)BROOKSIDE FLYER (5 wins Apk 29.78, 36.87 - 610m)BOLD REARK (Spk 30.61)5th dam: MOLLISON BABE (1980 Genevieve Hosiery Tphy (Opk)8th dam: MULGA NUTdam of: MULGA EDNA (1971 Qld Staying C’ship (Bnl)2nd dam of: MASTER CALEB (1972 Ballarat Cup)9th dam: TRADE NOTE2nd dam of: MINI NOTE (1970 Sandown Sprint C’ship)3rd dam of: MARCUS RATE (1976 Brownes Gold Cup (Can)MINI VELORE (TR Strathalbyn 1000m)SOLO COURT (1973 Olympic Park Hurdle C’ship)NIGGER CHIMES (1975 Silver Chief Classic (Opk)CRYSTAL PHANTOM (1974 Harpers Provincial Plate (Spk)REROD (1973 Sale Cup, TR Sale 484m)HALF YOUR LUCK (1973 Australian Cup (Opk), 1973 Olympic ParkSprint C’ship, 1973 Lord Mayors Tphy (Opk), 1973 WarragulCup, TR Sandown Park 513m, Sire)4th dam of: REDNOW (1988 Port Pirie Cup)TIME MACHINE (TR Gawler 326m)LAL’S JESTER (TR Albury 466m)AGENDA (TR Warrnambool 680m)FLYING GWENDA (TR Warrnambool 680m)SUZANNE GWENDA (1985 Anniversary Tphy (Opk), 1985 AndersonHosiery Cup Vic Fnl (Opk), 1985 OP Distance C’ship)OUR SHARLENE (1983 Tas Breeders Classic (Dev), 1983 MaidenThousand (Hob)MISS CORONEAGH (1982 Nat Dist C’ship Tas Fnl (Hob), 1981Champ Of Champs Dist Tas Fnl (Lcn), 1981 Genevieve NationalCup Tas Fnl, 1981 Gabba Thousand)CALL ME ROSCOE (1981 Qld Cup (Bnl), 1982 Qld Cup (Bnl), 1981XXXX Tphy (Gba), 1981 Lawnton Mem Cup, TR Lawnton609m, Bundaberg 550m)THE following are some statistics derivedfrom Volume 12 of Australian Winning Lines,covering the 2004 greyhound racing yearThe feature races on which they are basedare all Group 1, 2 and 3 events plus someother features with lesser prizemoney thathave been keenly contested over a number ofyearsSires* The most successful sire of featurewinners in Australia in 2004 was TokenPrince who had an outstanding year, finishingwith 26 (including Classy Customer, Malfoy,Eiffella and Skipper Rip), followed byAwesome Assassin with 17 (Paua To Burn,Whisky Assassin and Harvey Bale etc) andJust The Best with 13 (Big Daddy Cool,Bogie Leigh and Surf Lorian etc).Next was Brett Lee with eight featurewinners (Hallucinate, Arvo’s Athena andTrewly Special etc) last year in his first crop.Go Wild Teddy and Light Of Fire both hadsix feature winners followed by Lansley Bale,Placard and World Title who all had five.* The Sires of Sires title was a runawaywin to Malawi’s Prince (40 via Token Prince,Placard, Ashigga, Awesome McLaren, RoyalPilgrim, Prince Of Tigers and Saintly Crew)from Light Of Fire (23 via AwesomeAssassin, Lilli Pilli Lad, Solve The Puzzleand Four Amigos), Credibility (21 via JustThe Best, Faithful Hawk, History Lesson, YoYo’s Boy and Questions), Head Honcho (21via Go Wild Teddy, No Intent, Wild Season,Cry Havoc, Dave’s Mentor, Hotshow Sam,Wigan Bale and Mean Bean), Gun Law Osti(14 via Brett Lee, Kobble Creek, Jack Juniorand Trendy Leigh) and Star Title (10 viaWorld Title, Major Fox, Exceptional and HotTickets).These accounted for 67.2% of all featurewinners.* Following the sireline straight back tothe stud dogs of around 15 years ago, we findthat Brother Fox line sires produced 37.5%of feature winners in 2004.The Malawi sireline accounted for 20.8%,Pretty Short 17.2%, Eaglehawk Star 5.7% andRapid Supreme 5.2%.* Looking further back, the Temleesireline provided 60.4% (down from 72.5%in 2003) of feature winners while the WaverlySupreme sireline got 27.6% (up from 16.5%).The Thunder Lane sireline accounted for3.1% and the remaining 8.9% came from anassortment of overseas based sirelines.Dams* The most successful broodbitch wasLucky Penna (Light Of Fire-Paris Match) whohad three feature winning offspring in 2004:Art Mann, Saxonator and Texan Beauty (allin her Southern Champ litter). Lucky Pennais also set to continue the success story in 2005having already produced a couple morefeature winners.There were also 18 bitches who had twofeature winners: Alice Dooley (who was thedam of Paua To Burn and Miss Megastar),Arvo’s Alarm (Arvo’s Blitz and Arvo’sJunior), Ashlee Jeannine (Our Spence andRegal Jasper), Classy Clara (Classy Customerand Legends), Elusive Rebel (Hallucinate andPure Octane), Faith Louise (Faithful Blue andWhat’s New), Gone Bye (Bigbad Bella andKola’s Ace), Hibachi (All Style andKnockabout Cher), Kiss Of Gold (Rush OfGold and Token Kiss), Miss Fancy (ChantillyDoll and Fancy Candy), Miss Gypsy (AmarooGift and Our Barney), 2003’s best MysteryBird (Garland Green and Nitro Bird), PrincessBASIC TRAINERSCOURSEThe GRA is seeking persons interested in participating in the Basic Training Courseconducted at the GRA offices. The course runs for five consecutive Tuesday nightsand one Friday night starting at 6.30pm and concluding about 9.30pm.The course will cover a wide range of topics e.g.* Proper use of equipment and treatment of injuries* GRA licencing and registration requirements* Veterinary care, dog anatomy and drug treatments* Training on a residential allotment* GRA rules* Conduct and Local Government requirementsjust to name a few.Speakers will include:-* Greyhound veterinarian John Murray* Public trainer Jeff Jones* Media identity Paul Dolan* GRA Chairman of Stewards Danny Ryan* GRA Registrar Liz MurrayThe cost of the course will be $85 (GST inclusive), which includes acertificate of attendance, course textbook (The Ultimate Greyhound), GRARule Book and GRA starters kit.As the course will be limited to a group of 12, bookings will be taken on a“first in, first served” basis. Persons wishing to register for the course are tocontact Ordet Lowe at the GRA on 3262 7800 with payment required by June17 to confirm your booking.The (June, 2005) Journal Page 24

Spotlight on Breedingby Peter RoseAlana (Blackberry Moss and Lemon Moss),Queen Size (Hitech King and Rylee’sReward), Sally Honcho (Rare Roman andRunaway Sally), Sobbing Sal (Big DaddyCool and Lethal Weapon), Taylah’s Tip(Alrow and Paper Tape) and True Quality(Datz A Smile and Datz An Assassin).* 18.7% of Feature Race Winners in 2004were out of bitches who wereeither feature winners or trackrecord holders.* Of the feature race winnersin Australia in 2004, 33.8% haddams or granddams that won afeature race or held a trackrecord.* 50% of Feature Winners in2004 were out of bitches whohad thrown other featurewinners or track record holders* 83.3% of Feature Winnersin 2004 were related to otherfeature winners or track recordholders in their first two generations i.e. thedams or grand-dams had either won features,run track records or were the dams or granddamsof greyhounds who had achieved this.* 95.3% were related to other featurewinners or track record holders in their firstthree generations* 97.4% were related to other featurewinners or track record holders in their firstfour generations* The remaining 2.6% represents just fivefeature winners.* Throughout the past 15 years,approximately one in four feature winningbitches became the dams of feature winnersthemselves.* The most successful damlines were theSilky Echo line (behind the “Osti” dogs) andthe Secret Beauty line (behind many of the“Bale” greyhounds).Both had 13 feature winners, closelyfollowed by Lady Tebessa (behind the WeeSal line) with 12. Others to perform well wereSafinia (behind Bay Road Queen) with eight,Mabel Alice (behind Spanish Dance and BlueLouise) with eight, Sancerie (behind NationalLass and Camden Glider) with seven, JudyMargo (behind the “Fool” line) with six andMonalee Again* (behind the Sydney Gemline) with five.Maternal Grandsires* The most successful damsires of featurewinners in 2004 was Head Honcho who had17. Next was Malawi’s Prince with 15followed by Barneys Alarm* (11), AcaciaAblaze (8), Black Shiraz (8), Light Of Fire(8), Star Title (6), Casino Tom (5) and FarloeMelody* (5).Linebreeding* There were no really closely bred featurewinners last year. Probably the closest wereAwesome Cole (winner of the Devonport andCanberra Cups) and Stylish Force(Tasmanian Derby). Aweome Cole was bred3x4x3 to Acacia Ablaze, while Stylish Forcehad a 2x4 cross of Walkabout Sid togetherwith a 3x4x5 cross of Brother Fox.* Only 8.8% had linebreeding within threegenerations.Apart from the Acacia Ablaze crossmentioned previously, the greyhoundsdoubled up this close were Amerigo Man(five times), New Tears (four times), BrotherFox (twice), Chariot Supreme (twice), WorthDoing (twice) and Ginger.* 67.7% had linebreeding within fourgenerations. The most common was toBrother Fox who was doubled-up in 37% offeature winners. This does not count otheroccasions in which he appeared in a 4x5pattern.There were also a number of triple crossesinvolving this champion sire. The next mostsuccessful was Chariot Supreme who islinebred in 17.2% of feature winners.Then follows Waverly Supreme 8.8% andPretty Short 7.3%. Eaglehawk Star, WorthDoing, Walkabout Sid, Bowetzel, ChiefDingaan, New Tears, Tangaloa, Acacia Park,Nation Parade, Little Blade, Acacia Ablaze,Ginger and Dusty Rapid were also allsuccessfully doubled up in pedigrees of atleast one feature winner.The doubling of Promises Free hasbecome even more prevalent. She was thebroodbitch who appears most often (8.3%).She also appeared regularly in 5x4 crosses.Linebreeding to Shining Light occurredin 2.6% of feature winners and Sabby’s Image2.1%. Linebreeding to Bay Road Queen,Sarah Bale, Osti Lee and Pitstock Park alsoappeared.* Linebreeding within five generationswas very common. 95.8% of feature winnerswere bred this way. The eight greyhounds(4.2%) with no linebreeding were HitechKing, Rylee’s Reward, Art Mann, Saxonator,Texan Beauty, Stellar, Storm Buddy andKayla Dakota.Overseas influence* In 2004 there were six feature racewinning greyhounds who were sired byimports: Art Mann, Saxonator and TexanBeauty (by Southern Champ*), Stellar andStorm Buddy (by Sweeping Storm*) andFortified Flyer (by Fortified Speed*).Now that'sinterestingAustralia's highest stakes earners:Rapid Journey (NSW) - $530,995Bogie Leigh (Qld) - $488,335Brett Lee (Vic) - $405,106Tenthill Doll (NSW) - $382,660Bombastic Shiraz (Vic) - $359,565Flying Amy (Qld) - $355,205* 21.3% of feature winners in 2004 had agreyhound whelped overseas within its firsttwo generations.* 34.4% had an overseas bred greyhoundin the first three generations of its pedigree.* 82.3% had an overseas bred greyhoundwithin four generations.Crosses* The most successful cross among featurewinners would have been Token Prince overHead Honcho bitches which accounted forseven feature winners from five differentlitters.These were All Style and KnockaboutCher (x Hibachi), Rare Roman and RunawaySally (x Sally Honcho), Malfoy (x ManyTricks), Smack Wallop (x Sheila Blue) andResigned (x Signing).* The next most successful crosswas Brett Lee over Malawi’s Princebitches which resulted in Arvo’sAthena (x Young Daisy), Collide (xRumble Spirit) and Saint Brett (xLittle Saint).* Other crosses with featurewinners from two different litterswere Token Prince over Credibilitybitches (Classy Customer, Legends,Devine Gem), Token Prince acrossLight Of Fire (Foreign Legion,Brilliant Style), World Title acrossBlack Shiraz (Kilby Supreme, GozoFarmer), Arvo’s Express acrossBarneys Alarm* (Arvo’s Junior, Arvo’s Blitz,Dust Storm), Awesome Assassin acrossShining Chariot (Kola’s Pride, Light OfHope), Brett Lee across Light Of Fire (InfiniteBeauty, Irinka Doll), History Lesson acrossCasino Tom (Irinka Barbie, Koutu Pirate) andLilli Pilli Lad across Prince Of Tigers(Gordon’s Larry, Karaoke Nat).The (June, 2005) Journal Page 25

Jackieputshermark ongreyhoundracingWITH all due respect to GrahamHaswell, there’s a fresh face in theear-branding and marking-upbusiness in south-east Queensland.It’s 20-year-old Jackie Heilbronnwho has been helping Haswell withhis duties since January.Jackie is known throughout theindustry.Her father Des has been trainingsince 1985, and Jackie has beentagging along with her family goinggreyhound racing since then.Jackie has already completed aBachelor of Applied Science inanimal studies and is a qualifiedveterinary technologist.“Graham came out to my hometo ear brand a litter of pups I hadbred,” said Jackie.“It was back in January and heasked me if I wanted to help out withthe ear-branding and marking-up.“And take over when he goes onholidays.”Jackie has been working theIpswich, Lowood, Minden, AtkinsonDam areas since then.“It keeps me pretty busy, but Ihave a part-time job as well.”Jack has tried her hand attraining, winning a few races withHey Bella and Hey Mintie but had tomove them on when she ran out oftime with Uni studies.Of the new position she admits sheloves the job.“I already know most of the peopleand it’s a great opportunity to keepinvolved,” she said.Stop Horsin'around and get serious ...Come toJubilee KennelsPh (07) 54264413 or 0422 838478 or 0414 242944Worthy ofhis placein historyRearing, Training, Spelling, Pre-training, Whelping.Contact: John Rutherford or Mariska HerbertJubilee Kennels, 1179 Atkinson's Dam Road, Atkinson's DamTHE recent loss of WorthyReward through old age broughtto a close a chapter in the livesof many people.Not the least the late TomPaterson who bred him, andtrained him to be the outstandinggalloper he was.Tom and wife Larraine livedfor Worthy Reward.But the dog touchedeveryone with his ability,strength and gameness.None more than Larraine'sson Shane Lippel. It was WorthyReward who instilled a love ofgreyhounds and greyhoundracing into Shane that survivestoday.Only great greyhounds can do that.Worthy Reward's other achievementsinclude:On the track: Won Group 1 AssociationCup at Wentworth Park, Group 2 PeterMosman Classic at Wentworth Park, LordMayor’s Cup at Albion Park. Runner ininaugural Topgun. 2nd Perth Cup. Held fivetrack records in four states.His best progeny:Dalalla (1999 NCA All Stars (Wpk), 1999 NCA(WP) Gold Cup, 1999 Epping Anniversary Plate (Wpk),TR Wenty Pk (twice), Dapto 600m)Deep North (TR Darwin 537m, 2nd NationalDerby)Dumaran (1998 Kedron Wavell Cup (BGC), 1997Grafton Stayers Cup)Dylan (1999 Anniversary Plate (Wpk), 1999Diamond Jubilee Tphy (Wpk))Ibrox Park (1997 Nat Dist C’ship (Apk), 1997 LordMayors Cup (Wpk), TR Richmond 722m)John’s Fury (1999 Nat Dist C’ship NSW Fnl(Wpk), 1998 Mosman Mem (Sin), 1999 Singleton GoldCup, 1999 Singleton Stayers Cup, 1998 SingletonClassic)Mercedes (1998 Bundaberg Cup, 1998 Casino Cup,TR Bundaberg 550m, Tweed 520m, Casino 484m)My Souvenir (1998 Grafton Stayers Cup, TRBundaberg 550m, Beenleigh 479m)Naughty Nita (2002 Carnival Cup (Mea), 2002Navy Week Tphy (Spk))Nujooloo (1998 Qld GOTY, 1998 Winter ChaseWe provide thevery best careand attention toevery greyhoundon our property.Little BladeBrother FoxPitstock ParkWorth DoingWaverly Supreme*Versatile MissZimbabweWORTHY REWARDAcclaim StarMagic GullFrostyleeKirsty’s ReturnUngwilla LadKirsty’s FirstKatie’s Disco(BGC), 1997 Qld Puppy Classic (BGC), 1998 QldConstellation (BGC), 1997 Qld Constellation (BGC),1998 Presidents Cup (BGC), TR Albion Pk 600m,Dapto 508m)Poetic Reward (1999 Bert Bryant Mem Spk, 1999Carnival Cup Spk, 2000 Dandenong Dry Cleaners FnlSpk, TR The Meadows 600m)Serious Girl (2000 Ipswich Gold Cup)Shady Macbeth (1998 Nutrience Cup BGC)Thoma Di (1998 Association Cup Wpk)Why Complain (2004 Nat Dist C’ship WA Fnl,2002 Nat Dist C’ship NSW Fnl (Wpk), 2003 WAInterstate Stayers Chall, 2003 WA Be Active Galaxy)Also:Armstrong Lad (1997 Glendon Motors AnzacClassic (Now))Bev’s Reward (1997 Bull N Barley Cup (Wpk))Classic Rush (TR Sandown 958m (twice),Cranbourne 958m)Dancer’s Reward (TR Wangaratta 928m, Traralgon945m, Sandown 958m, Richmond 857m, Singleton932m)Elle’s Queen (1998 Nat Sprint C’ship NT Fnl(Dar))Ezy Goal (1999 Mackay Cup)Fairway Ghost (TR Maitland 575m)Kateash (TR Canberra 732m)Maroney (1998 Mackay Cup)Miss Callado (1997 Final Star Chall (Bnl)More Reward (TR Mt Gambier 732m, Horsham570m)Nimble Dimple (TR Bathurst 769m, Lithgow610m)Rebel Assault (1997 Anniversary Plate (Wpk),1997 Penrith Stayers C’ship)Royston Raider (TR Ipswich 630m)Senorita Bandita (TR Gunnedah 840m, Mudgee773m)Short Reward (1998 Bull N Barley Cup (Wpk)Slick Queen (1999 Publicans Cup (BGC)Tiny Gazelle (TR Cannington 642m)Waiting List (2002 Rising Star Fnl (Wpk)Worthy Warlock (TR Wauchope 722m, Temora732m)Other feature winners:Arahapo Slayer (Tenth Anniversary Tphy (BGC))Centrefield Lad (Wanganui Stayers Cup (NZ))Triple Reward (1997 Waterloo Cup (NZ)Wicked Reward (1998 Aust Dist Chall (NZ)Venetia Bale (1997 NZ Stayers Cup)Other stars: Brindle Effie, Darcy’s Reward, ProvenKiwi, Stylish Approach, Swift Approach, Valentine’sBoy, Worthy Allegro, Zippity Zang.The (June, 2005) Journal Page 26

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CongratulationsRecently I had the pleasure of helping onthe GAP stand at the Pet and Animal Expofor two days.I would like to congratulate KirstyO’Brien and her dedicated team of helperswho made the three day effort to bring theGAP Program into the public arena.I would go as far to say our stand was oneof the most popular at the Expo, with thepeople showing great interest in learningabout what great pets these dogs make.Thank you also to the committee of theMackay Club who recently invited me toattend their Cup final.Might I say it was a great day indeed withall the sponsors attending and enjoying a freshseafood lunch. The hard work of the girls ofthe committee certainly paid off which wasevidenced by the large crowd in attendance.Foot slogging leaflets around and personalvisits to prospective sponsors paid off wellfor the girls.Once again may I say a big thank you andcongratulations.Kerry Watson(Deputy Chair)GAP CalendarThe calendar is dedicated to thewonderful volunteers and valued sponsorsof the various Greyhound AdoptionPrograms across Australia. It is packedwith beautiful Australian greyhoundphotos, makes a great gift and sells quickly,so get in early!$22 (includes postage) Payment to:GAP, c/o GRAQ, PO Box 250, Albion,4010JULY CARNIVAL 2005Inquiries 02 6642371302 66469121 a/hNoms 02 66426030Saturday July 2 (D)5th Grade Heats 407m3rd-4th Grade Heats 407mBest 8 407mBest 8 610mGraded as required.Noms close 8am June 26.Wednesday July 6 (D)Maiden Classic Heats 407mGraded as requiredNoms close 8am July 3.Saturday July 9 (D)Sprinters Cup Heats 407m5th Grade Heats 407m5th Grade Heats 610mJuly 2 Finals - $500 to winnerGraded as required.Noms close 8am July 6.Monday July 11 (D)Mixed Grade Heats 407m 0-1 wins5th Grade Heats 480mHill Stakes 1-3 winsGraded as required.Noms close 8am July 7.The committee of the Grafton Club reserves theright to alter or cancel any part of this program.Kirsty O'BrienON April 15-17, GAP participated in theAnnual Pet and Animal Expo, held at theconvention centre at South Bank.Each day eight volunteers and dogs werethere to meet the thousands of people whoattended.This year our theme for the display was“Greyhounds are Groovy”, and all the houndswere relaxing on beanbags wearing floweredcollars and listening to some groovy music.The dogs loved the attention, and charmedmany people with their good manners andfriendliness.It was an opportunity for us to introducethe breed to people who had not met agreyhound before, and the dogs left a greatimpression on many.Each day the breed was showcased onstage at the expo when Dr Harry Cooper usedthe GAP greyhounds in his stage show.He told the crowd greyhounds were hisfavourite breed of dog, and they make themost wonderful family pets.The dogs were used in a practicalveterinary demonstration, and children cameup onto the stage to feel the dog’s heart andpulse, and to take their temperature.Grafton Greyhound Racing ClubPO Box 93, Grafton, 2460. Ph (02) 66423713Fax (02) 66426030. NSW GBOTA affiliated.$45,000 PRIZEMONEYWednesday July 13 (N)Maiden Classic Final 407mFrom 6-7-05. $5000Sprinters Cup Final 407mFrom 9-7-05. $3000Stayers Cup 610mBest 8, $20005th Grade Final 407mFrom 9-7-05. $7005th Grade Final 610mFrom 9-7-05. $700Best 8 480m $600Maiden 480m $275Plus 3 graded $600 to winner.Noms close 8am July 10.Saturday July 16 (D)Mixed Grade Final 407m 0-1 winsFrom 11-7-05. $500Final Hill Stakes5th Grade 1-3 wins 480mFrom 11-7-05. $1000Veteran Stake 407mGreyhounds 4 1/2 years old.No wins 2005.Graded as required.Noms close 8am July 13.Trial Times: Tuesday: Public 8am-9.30am & 5pm-end. Private 9.30am-10am.Thursday: Public 8am-end. To avoid delays,morning trials to be booked on 02 66423713.All private trials must be booked. Cost $5.50in allotted times. Private trials outside thesetimes on a Tues or Thurs may be arranged, cost$11 per dog with minimum of 6 dogs.GAP NewsNaturally, the greyhoundstook this in their stride like theprofessionals they are.Many people visiting theGAP display requestedfurther information about thegreyhounds, and already wehave adopted out some topeople who met them at theexpo.We also had quite a fewpeople volunteer to be fostercarers, which is veryimportant to the program.Over the next few months,we expect more applicationsfrom people to adopt awonderful new pet from GAPas a result of this promotion.Industry workers?By HERB QUINNHaving recently sold my property afterresiding there for 33 years, I had the oneroustask of sorting out all the treasures I hadaccumulated and referred to by my wife Hazelas junk.I came across a four-wheel box trolley Ihad constructed for a promotion arranged bythe then very energetic and hard workingGBOTA committee.It was to carry six greyhound pups throughthe city during the Warana festival with theidea to show them to the multitude as we madeour way through the streets of Brisbane.Two of us were dressed as clowns, one ofeach side of the street, taking a pup to parentsand children lining the street. It allowed themto pat these pups and see greyhound pups ofvarious attractive markings for the first time.The reaction of the public made the effortto arrange this display by the many greyhoundsupporters worthwhile. The genuinecomments and admiration by the public of thepups was heartening.All local TV news stations that night madea point of focusing on the greyhound sectionand gave them wonderful coverage.Those who paraded and were resplendentin costume included John and Beverly, PaulDolan, the Joneses, Turnbulls etc etc, most,if not all, leading an adult greyhound. Thiswas just one of the many promotions carriedout in those days by volunteers to promoteour industry and negate the usual knockers.Most are still around today, but where isthe new breed that usually steps in to takeover promotion? Obviously they are a dyingbreed as nothing like those promotions takesplace today. Most are not aware the GBOTAis still alive and kicking.In fact, the industry needs a shake-up,particularly the administration for notshowing the way in promoting greyhoundracing as it should be promoted. That peoplecan be in a job too long is a fact of life. Theloss of energy and commitment is what standsout.The industry should be lobbying for achange at the GRA to get new drive andenergy back.The state of the industry is mirrored inthe coverage our sport gets. It is only whensome controversy happens that we get mediaattention.The greyhound section in Saturday’sclassifieds in The Courier-Mail was thebarometer as to how the industry wasperforming, full columns of pups and dogsfor sale, plus other ads for equipment, foodsand trainers etc.Have a look now!Going by the one or two ads at the most,it would indicate the industry is not travellingwell and could be heading for extinction.Closing of tracks, harassment of ownersand trainers through Rule 106 ... many fineand honest people have been crucified by thisrule when a miniscule amount of a drug whichwould not affect a flea is used as a fund raiservia hefty fines.Try getting a racebook at the variousoutlets which were once available to punters... impossible. The fault lies with well-paidclub managers.To find out what dog has won a race inQld, punters have to buy Tabform for $4.95to get form and results.The long suffering industry participantsface a constant barrage of price increases. Wehave had four from the meat industry in thepast 12 months, petrol rises weekly, stud feesare reaching for the stars ...Developers are offering big money foracreage properties and so the breeding poolgets smaller and smaller as these bigproperties sell out.This, of course, will lead to another trackclosing, until finally only one remains andsome will say that is what consultants KPMGsuggested in the report “Toward 2000”,commissioned by a past GRA Board.The (June, 2005) Journal Page 28

Secretary's NotesRockhamptonBy John LippittANOTHER month has come and goneand our winter carnival is well underway.It started in April with the running of theB&J Car Sales Young Star Classic, which sawthe Albert Harker-trained Sprited Queenvictorious in the time-honoured event,May 2 saw Labor politicians RobertSchwarten, Jim Pearce, Kirsten Livermoreand Paul Hoolihan come to the fore withsponsorship for the running of the annualLabour Day Cup.The event was taken out by Aston Stormprepared by Gavin Whitehead who acceptedthe trophy from Labor’s Member for Fitzroy,Jim Pearce.Now that'sinteresting“If the press don’t talk aboutyou, you’re not doing too good. Sobeing in the spotlight isn’t bad atall” ... champion US horse trainerBobby Frankel.Heats of the inaugural running of the NQIntercity Challenge got underway in Maywhich coincides with the club’s anniversarynight.It has been some 23 years since greyhoundracing first started at Callaghan Park allwinners on the night received an anniversarymomento.Our next major event on the agenda is a$1000 maiden series and the running of theRockhampton Cup but more on that in thenext edition along with the major final of theIntercity Challenge.CapalabaApril and May have turnout to be verylucrative for trainer Geoff Allen at Capalaba.On April 30 Geoff took out the rich RockyRidge Farm Dog Lover’s 5th Grade final withHanson Bozo claiming first prize of $3000and a service to Elite State.The Go Wild Teddy-Hanson Pip speedmachine took out the final in a very slick19.86secs from Group One Mick and BirdsThe Word.On May 14, Hanson Pip returned toCapalaba and took out the John KloseRetravision Capalaba Derby in a time of20.06secs into a stiff 4.6kph head wind.Bird’s the Word was runner-up withChandler’s Best in third.The Dog Lover’s 5th Grade series runover two weeks with heats and finals drewseven very smart heats with all but one finalistbroking the magical 20secs for the 366m.The prizemoney for the series totalled$13,295 which included a services to EliteState, Fools Heart and Cyrus The Viruscourtesy of Rocky Ridge Farms.The Consolation worth $1000 to thewinner and a service to Cyrus The Virus wastaken out by Rylee’s Rebel trained byMichelle Stella in 20.00secs.The Bitability Bale Capalaba Futurity wastaken out by Michelle Stella with TranquilSkye in 20.19secs into a very stiff 9.7kph headwind.She defeated the Geoff Allen-trainedHanson Sapphire with kennelmate TranquilTide in third.The John Klose Derby Consolation wastaken out by Jigger Jones trained by RobertGiltinan beating the Geoff Allen trainedHanson Teddy and Rylee’s Repeat for NealCatchpole.The committee would like to thank alltheir sponsors and those that made suchquality and competitive racing possible at thestraight track.The next big series will be the CapalabaYoung Guns with heats scheduled for June 18.The (June, 2005) Journal Page 29

ALBIONPARKMONDAYS (Class 1)MAY 30Best 8 plus res 600m710m Event (Grade depends on noms)2 x Maidens 520/600m (depends on noms)Graded, juveniles (Field of 8 req) over 520,600 and 710mJUNE 6Best 8 600m710m Event (Grade depends on noms)2 x Maidens 520/600m (depends on noms)Graded, juveniles (field of 8 req) over 520,600 and 710mJUNE 13Best 8 600m710m Event (Grade depends on noms)2 x Maidens 520/600m (depending on noms)Graded, juveniles (field of 8 req) over 520,600 and 710mJUNE 20Beenleigh/Brisbane Qld Cup Heats (Group3) 600m. Best 32. Greyhounds must have wonone circle race. All other conditions ofgrading waived.Dave Brett Memorial Maiden Heats 520m.Best 32. Final 27 June.Graded, juveniles (field of 8 req) over 520,600 and 710mJUNE 27Beenleigh/Brisbane Qld Cup Final (Group 3)600m. Winner $15,000Dave Brett Memorial Maiden Final 520m.Winner $2000Graded, juveniles (field of 8 req) over 520,600 and 710mJULY 4Best 8 520m710m Event (Grade depends on noms)2 x Maiden Heats 520m. Final 11 JulyGraded, juveniles (Field of req) over 520, 600and 710mJULY 11Best 8 600m710m Event (Grade depends on noms)Maiden Final 520m. Heats 4 July2 x Maiden Heats 520m. Final 18 JulyGraded, juveniles (Field of req) over 520, 600and 710mJULY 18Best 8 600m710m Event (Grade depends on noms)Fifth Grade Heats 520m. Final 25 July.Maiden Final 520m. Heats 11 July2 x Maiden Heats 520m. Final 25 JulyGraded, juveniles (Field of req) over 520, 600and 710mJULY 25Best 8 520m710m Event (Grade depends on noms)Fifth Grade Final 520m. Heats 18 JulyMaiden Final 520m. Heats 18July2 x Maiden Heats 520m. Final 1 AugGraded, juveniles (Field of req) over 520, 600and 710mAUGUST 1Best 8 600m710m Event (Grade depends on noms)Maiden Final 520m. Heats 25July2 x Maiden Heats 520m. Final 8 AugGraded, juveniles (Field of req) over 520, 600and 710mAUGUST 8Best 8 520m710m Event (Grade depends on noms)Maiden Final 520m. Heats 1 Aug2 x Maiden Heats 520m. Final 15 AugGraded, juveniles (Field of req) over 520, 600and 710mFORTHCOMINGEVENTSTELEPHONE 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 atOwners and trainersshould be aware, theForthcoming Events arecorrect at the time ofpublication, but each clubreserves the right tochange or delete any race/races etc.AUGUST 15Best 8 600m710m Event (Grade depends on noms)Maiden Final 520m. Heats 8 Aug2 x Maiden Heats 520m. Final 22 AugGraded, juveniles (Field of req) over 520, 600and 710mAUGUST 22Best 8 520m710m Event (Grade depends on noms)Fifth Grade Heats 600m. Final 29 AugMaiden Final 520m. Heats 15 Aug2 x Maiden Heats 520m. Final 29 AugGraded, juveniles (Field of req) over 520, 600and 710mAUGUST 29Best 8 600m1800 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.710m Event (Grade depends on noms)Fifth Grade Final 600m. Heats 22 AugMaiden Final 520m. Heats 22 Aug2 x Maiden Heats 520m. Final 5 SeptGraded, juveniles (Field of req) over 520, 600and 710mTHURSDAYS (Class 1)JUNE 2VIP Petfood Products Gold Cup Heats(Group 1) 710m. Best 32. Greyhounds musthave won one circle race. All other conditionsof grading waived.Best 8 520mGraded, juveniles (field of 8 req) over 520,600 and 710mJUNE 9 (Class 1)VIP Petfood Products Gold Cup Final (Group1) 710m. Winner $50,000Best 8 520m710m Event (Grade depends on noms)Graded, juveniles (field of 8 req) over 520,600 and 710mJUNE 16Brandons Electrical Qld Derby Heats (Group2) 520m. Best 32 male greyhounds whelpedon or after 1/11/02. Maidens eligible. Nonpenalty(other than those which lose maidenstatus).Cartoon Corner ... by Stan WolekI didn't say we are going backpacking ... I said I'll be back.* 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.State Final QLD Group 5th Grade StatewideChallenge 520mBest 8 520m710m Event (Grade depends on noms)Graded, juveniles (field of 8 req) over 520,600 and 710mJUNE 23Brandons Electrical Qld Derby Final (Group2) 520m. Winner $25,000Best 8 520m710m Event (Grade depends on noms)Graded, juveniles (field of 8 req) over 520,600 and 710mJUNE 30Best 8 520m710m Event (Grade depends on noms)Graded, juveniles (field of 8 req) over 520,600 and 710mJULY 7Best 8 600m710m Event (Grade depends on noms)Graded, juveniles (Field of req) over 520, 600and 710mJULY 14Garrard’s Horse and Hound Winter CarnivalCup Heats (Group 1) 520m. Best 32.Greyhounds must have won one circle race.All other conditions of grading waived.Best 8 600m710m Event (Grade depends on noms)Graded, juveniles (Field of req) over 520, 600and 710mJULY 21Garrard’s Horse and Hound Winter CarnivalCup Final (Group 1) 520m. Winner $50,000Best 8 520m710m Event (Grade depends on noms)Graded, juveniles (Field of req) over 520, 600and 710mJULY 28Best 8 520m710m Event (Grade depends on noms)Graded, juveniles (Field of req) over 520, 600and 710mAUGUST 4Best 8 520mBest 8 710mGraded, juveniles (Field of req) over 520, 600and 710mAUGUST 11Nat Sprint Championships Heats 520m. Best32. Greyhounds must have won one circlerace. All other conditions of grading waived.One greyhound to be selected from State Finalto represent Queensland in the Grand Finalover 520m at Wentworth Park, September 3.Maidens at 4 August, not eligible. AGRAconditions apply. Winner $5000 whichThe (June, 2005) Journal Page 30

FORTHCOMING EVENTSincludes $1000 towards the staterepresentative’s cost of travel to Sydney forthe Grand Final. Noms close July 29.Nat Distance Championships Heats 710m.Best 32. Greyhounds must have won onecircle race. All other conditions of gradingwaived. One greyhound to be selected fromState Final to represent Queensland in theGrand Final over 720m at Wentworth Park,September 3. Maidens at 4 August, noteligible. AGR. conditions apply. Winner$5000 which includes $1000 towards the staterepresentative’s cost of travel to Sydney forthe Grand Final. Noms close July 29.Graded, juveniles (Field of req) over 520, 600and 710mAUGUST 18Nat Sprint Championship State Final 520m.Winner $5000Nat Distance C’ship State Final 710m.Winner $5000Gateway to the Top Fifth Grade Series Final520m. Winner $6000 (for grading purposesthe winner of the final will be penalised as aClass 1 ‘WIN’.Graded, juveniles (Field of req) over 520, 600and 710mAUGUST 25Best 8 520mBest 8 710mGraded, juveniles (Field of req) over 520, 600and 710mFRIDAYS (Class 3)JUNE 3QLD Group 5th Grade Statewide Challenge520m. Noms close May 25.Graded, juveniles (field of 8 req) over 520,600, 710, 395 and Maidens over 395m.JUNE 10QLD Group 5th Grade Statewide Challenge520m. (Brisbane Final)Best 8 520m/710mBest 8 395m.No 520m Maidens (Refer Monday)Graded, juveniles (field of 8 req) over 520,600, 710, 395 and Maidens over 395m.JUNE 17Best 8 600mFourth Grade 395mNo 520m Maiden Events (Refer Monday)Graded, juveniles (field of 8 req) over 520,600, 710, 395 and Maidens over 395m.JUNE 24Best 8 600mFifth Grade 395mNo 520m Maidens (Refer Monday)Graded, juveniles (field of 8 req) over 520,600, 710, 395 and Maidens over 395m.JULY 1Best 8 520m/710mGraded, juveniles (Field of 8 req) over 520,600, 710, 395 and Maidens 395mJULY 8Best 8 600m710m Event (Grade depends on noms)Graded, juveniles (Field of 8 req) over 520,600, 710, 395 and Maidens 395mJULY 15Best 8 plus res 520m/710mBest 8 395mGraded, juveniles (Field of 8 req) over 520,600, 710, 395 and Maidens 395mJULY 22Best 8 600m710m Event (Grade depends on noms)Graded, juveniles (Field of 8 req) over 520,600, 710, 395 and Maidens 395mJULY 29Best 8 600m710m Event (Grade depends on noms)Graded, juveniles (Field of 8 req) over 520, 5th Grade Final 520 m600, 710, 395 and Maidens 395m5th Grade Final 431mAUGUST 55th Grade Heats 520mBest 8 520m/710m4th/5th Grade 630mBest 8 395mJuvenile 520m or 431mGraded, juveniles (Field of 8 req) over 520, Graded as required600, 710, 395 and Maidens 395mJUNE 7AUGUST 12Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431mGateway to the Top 5th Grade Series 520m. Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 431mBest 32. Final August 18. (Four heat winners, 5th Grade 520m Finaland four heat winners from Ipswich will 5th Grade 431m Heatscontest final on August 18, therefore these Best 8 520mgreyhounds will not be eligible for the Nat 5th Grade 630mSprint and Distance C’ship Heats, as finals Graded as requiredwill be conducted on August 18. Fastest JUNE 14second from Brisbane and Ipswich will be Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431mreserves)Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 431mGraded, juveniles (Field of 8 req) over 520, 5th Grade Final 431m600, 710, 395 and Maidens 395m4th/5th Grade Heats 520mAUGUST 19Best 8 520mBest 8 600m5th Grade 630mGraded, juveniles (Field of 8 req) over 520, Graded as Required600, 710, 395 and Maidens 395mJUNE 21AUGUST 26Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431mBest 8 520mHighland Smash Repair Final 431mGraded, juveniles (Field of 8 req) over 520, Ipswich/Gold Coast Distance Challenge600, 710, 395 and Maidens 395mHeats4th/5th Grade 630m Best 16 - First two fromeach heat to represent Ipswich in final atIPSWICHIpswich June 28 - $1500 to winner Final.4th/5th Grade Final 520m5th Grade Heats 520mBest 8 520mTUESDAYS (Class 2)Graded as requiredMAY 31JUNE 28Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431mHighland Smash Repair Maiden Final 431m Highland Smash Repair Maiden Final 431mRay BurmanQueensland Bred Incentive SchemeIn a recent meeting with the Board of theGRA the QGBOTA put forward a suggestionto re-introduce a breeding incentive schemein Queensland.The GRA subsequently conducted a Pollon their web site to gauge licensees supportor otherwise for such a scheme, licenseesunanimously voted in favor of theimplementation of a breeding incentivescheme.The following proposal will be discussedat our next meeting.Aim of the SchemePromote the breeding of greyhounds inQld..Provide local breeders and owners withincreased financial returns.Increase the pool of dogs in Qld.EligibilityLitter must be whelped in Qld.Bitch must be owned by Qld licensee.Nomination fee payable by owner orbreeder (not both).BonusesIf the Breeder pays nomination fee, 50%of the bonus will be paid to the breeder and50% to the owner.If the Owner pays the nomination fee 75%of the bonus will be paid to the owner with25% to be paid to the Breeder.The bonus pool will need to be discussedGBOTA Newsand ratified by the GRA but it is hoped thewinner of a TAB eligible race will receive$750 and a non-TAB winner $450 providedit is QBIS registered.No limit on the number of QBIS races tobe wonRegistration CostsThe registration costs will be determinedby the Bonuses to be paid but based on theabove bonuses the registrations will comewithin the following parameters following thelaunch of the QBIS.* Greyhounds up to 4 months old $33* Greyhounds over 4 months old $110The registration fee at the time of thelaunch of the scheme and for a period of saytwo weeks, an introductory fee of $55 fordogs over 14 months old will apply.I would welcome your thoughts andcomments on the above draft.MarketingI notice the Deputy Chair in last monthsJournal was advocating the benefits ofobtaining sponsors for the industry. This isto be applauded however there is a majorcomponent of any business that comes beforeany sponsors can be brought on board andthat is MARKETING.In recent times there have been FREEoffers made by various “universities” to puttogether a marketing plan for the industry,these offers I believe should be taken up toIpswich/Gold Coast Distance ChallengeFinal, 630m, $1500 to winner5th Grade Final 520m5th Grade Heats 431m5th Grade 630mGraded as requiredJULY 5Highland Smash Repairs Maiden Heats 431mHighland Smash Repairs Maiden Final 431m5th Grade Heats 520m5th Grade Final 431mBest 8 520m5th Grade 630mGraded as RequiredJULY 12Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431mHighland Smash Repairs Maiden Final 431m5th Grade Final 520m5th Grade Heats 431mBest 8 520m5th Grade 630mJuvenile 520m or 431mGraded as requiredJULY 19Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431mHighland Smash Repair Maiden Final 431mIpswich/Gold Coast Distance ChallengeHeats4th/5th Grade 630m Best 16- Final at IpswichJuly 26 - $1500 to the winner.5th Grade Heats 520m5th Grade Final 431mBest 8 520m4th-5th Grade 630mGraded as requiredlook at the opportunities of marketing ourindustry to “Joe public” and also the potentialsponsors.Marketing is a major component of anybusiness with a budget of approx 5% ofincome. The GRA spent $25,000 onmarketing last financial year which is less thana quarter of one percent (.22%).The marketing of our industry is anecessity. By not marketing we are allowingthe marketers of other industries to take ourcustomers.Preferential box drawsThe preferential box draws have been inplace at Capalaba for some weeks, and fromall reports is working extremely well.I happened to see a few of these racesrecently and they were trouble free. Theresults of this trial may result in a few moreraces a week being allocated to includepreferential box draws.Next MeetingThe next meeting of the QGBOTA willbe held at Albion Park on Monday June 6,starting at 6pm.MembershipApplication forms for membership areavailable from the offices of the GRA or bycontacting any of the committee or myself on0413755251. Costs are $15 for familymembership and $10 for single membership.The (June, 2005) Journal Page 31

FORTHCOMING EVENTSJULY 26Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 431mHighland Smash Repair Maiden Final 431mIpswich/Gold Coast Distance Challenge Final630m - $1500 to the winnerBest 8 520m5th Grade Heats 431m5th Grade Final 520m5th Grade 630mJuvenile 520m or 431mGraded as requiredWEDNESDAYS (Class 3)JUNE 1Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520mHighland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m5th Grade Final 431mQLD Group 5th Grade Statewide ChallengeHeats 520mBest 8 431m5th Grade 630mGraded as requiredJUNE 8Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520mHighland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520mQld Group 5th Grade Statewide ChallengeFinal 520m5th Grade Heats 520mBest 8 431m5th Grade 630mJuvenile 520m or 431mGraded as requiredJUNE 15Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520mHighland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m5th Grade Final 520m4th/5th Grade Heats 431m4th/5th Grade 630mGraded as RequiredJUNE 22Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520mHighland Smash Repair Final 520m4th/5th Grade 431m Final4th/5th Grade Heats 520m.Best 8 431m1 Win/Maiden 630mGraded as requiredJUNE 29Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520mHighland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m5th Grade Final 431m4th/5th Grade Final 520m5th Grade Heats 431mBest 8 431m5th Grade 630m - Maximum One Win Class1 TracksGraded as requiredJULY 6Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520mHighland Smash Repairs Final 520m5th Grade Final 431m5th Grade Heats 431mBest 8 431m5th Grade 630mGraded as RequiredJULY 13Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520mHighland Smash Repairs Maiden Final 520m5th Grade Final 431m5th Grade Heats 520mBest 8 431m4th/5th Grade 630mGraded as requiredJULY 20Highland Smash Repair Maiden 520mHighland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m5th Grade Final 520m5th Grade Heats 431m5th Grade 630mBest 8 431mJuvenile 520m or 431mGraded as requiredJULY 27Highland Smash Repair Maiden Heats 520mHighland Smash Repair Maiden Final 520m5th Grade 431m Final5th Grade Heats 520mBest 8 431m1 Win/Maiden 630mGraded as requiredGOLDCOASTTUESDAYS (Class 3)MAY 314th Grade (373m)Maiden (373m)Best 8 (429m)5th Grade Heats (429m) final 7-6-05Maiden Heats (429m) final 7-6-055th Grade (622m)4th Grade (622m)JUNE 7VIP Petfoods 5th Grade Heats (373m) final14-6-05Best 8 (373m)Maiden Heats (373m) final 14-6-054th Grade (429m)Maiden (429m)Maiden/No more than 2 wins (622m)4th Grade (622m)JUNE 144th Grade (373m)Maiden (373m)Best 8 (429m)Saintly Crew at Plentiwood Stud 5th GradeHeats (429m) final 21-6-05, winner freeservice to Saintly Crew.Maiden Heats (429m) final 21-6-055th Grade (622m)4th Grade (622m)JUNE 21Best 8 (373m)Berwicks Canon 5th Grade Heats (373m)final 28-6-05Maiden heats (373m) final 28-6-054th Grade (429m)Maiden (429m)Maiden/No more than 2 wins (622m)4th Grade (622m)JUNE 28Jet Pets Animal Transport 5th Grade Heats(373m) final 5-7-05Maiden (373m)4th Grade (429m)Maiden Heats (429m) final 5-7-055th Grade (622m)4th Grade (622m)JULY 5VIP Petfoods 5th Grade Heats (373m)Maiden Heats (429m)Maiden/No more than 2 wins (622m)Graded 373m, 429m as requiredJULY 12Maiden heats (373m)VIP Petfood Final (373m)Bernies Pet Barn 5th Grade Heats (429m)Maiden Final (429m)622m Event (depends on noms)Graded 373m, 429m as requiredJULY 19Vetsearch 5th Grade Heats (373m)Maiden Final (373m)Maiden Heats (429m)Bernies Pet Barn Final (429m)Maiden/No more than 2 wins (622m)Graded 373m, 429m as requiredJULY 26Maiden Heats (373m)Vetsearch Final (373m)Harvey Smash Repairs 5th Grade Heats(429m)Maiden final (429m)622m Event (Grade depends on noms)Graded 373m, 429m as requiredWEDNESDAYS (Class 2)JUNE 1Best 8 (401m)4th Grade (401m)Maiden (401m)Coca-Cola 5th Grade Heats (457m) final 8-6-054th Grade (457m)Maiden Heats (457m) final 8-6-055th Grade (650m)4th Grade (650m)Maiden (650m)JUNE 8Gold Coast Bulletin 5th Grade Heats (401m)final 15-6-05Maiden Heats (401m) final 15-6-05Best 8 (457m)4th Grade (457m)Maiden (457m)Maiden (650m)5th Grade (650m)JUNE 154th Grade (401m)Maiden (401m)Parklands 5th Grade Heats (457m) final 22-6-053rd Grade (457m)Maiden Heats (457m) final 22-6-055th Grade (650m)4th Grade (650m)JUNE 22XXXX 5th Grade Heats (401m)Maiden (401m)4th Grade (457m)Best 8 (457m)Ipswich/Gold Coast Distance ChallengeHeats (650m) Best 16 4th-5th Grade. First 2from each heat to represent GC in Ipswichfinal June 28. Winner $1500. Fastest 3rd fromeach club as reserves. Ballot for reservespositions.JUNE 29XXXX 5th Gtrade Final (401m)Maidens, graded as required.JULY 6Maiden Heats (401m)Coca-cola 5th Grade Heats (457m)650m Event (Grade depends on noms)Maiden (650m)Graded 401m, 457m as requiredJULY 13Gold Coast Bulletin 5th Grade (401m)Maiden Final (401m)Maiden Heats (457m)Coca-Cola Final (401m)Maiden (650m) Grade depends on nomsGraded 401m, 457m as requiredJULY 20Maiden Heats (401m)Gold Coast Bulletin Final (401m)Bernies Produce 5th Grade Heats (457m)Coca-Cola Final (457m)Gold Coast/Ipswich 5th Grade ChallengeHeats (650m) First 2 in each heat to final atIpswich July 26.Graded 401m, 457m as requiredJULY 27$30,000 2005 Gold Coast Cup Heats (457m)401m Event (Grade depends on noms)650m Event (Grade depends on noms)Graded 401m, 457m as requiredAUGUST 3(Night Meeting)2005 Gold Coast Cup Final (457m) winner$20,000 plus trophy and rug.Pup 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) 66339043TOLEDO TRAILERSAUSTRALIA’S FINEST FLOATSWHEELS FOR YOUR BEST FRIENDDON’T FOLLOW THE LEADER OWN THELEADER ...TOLEDO!!!NEW SALESSPARESTOUGHNEWINTERIORSNOWAVAILABLEAUSTRALIAWIDE DELIVERYINTERSTATETRANSPORTERS PREFERRED FLOATFREECALL 1800 454443or (08) 82808800www.toledotrailers.com.auEmail: pets_on_the_go@bigpond.comTransport Service for DogsBased on North Coast of NSW, ideallylocated to provide flexible servicecovering Brisbane-Sydney andsurrounding areas via Pacific Highwayand New England Highway withpossibility of other areas in QLD/NSW. Bris-Syd $200 return.Call Greg (02) 6686 06700419 403 564GOING ONHOLIDAY?Need someone to look afteryour dogs & property?Gary & MargaretMcKnight(of Gotta Answer fame)are available to "house-sit"and "greyhound-sit" at yourproperty.Anywhere Qld/NSW.(07) 54948298 or 0412 993461The (June, 2005) Journal Page 32

FORTHCOMING EVENTSCAPALABAMAY 28Capalaba Pet Food 3rd-4th Grade HeatsPreferential Maiden. Trainers mustspecifically nom for this event with preferredside of track (rails or wide).MaidenMaiden Bitches5th Grade5th Grade BitchesBest 8JUNE 4Capalaba Petfood 3rd-4th Grade Final,winner $600 + trophyPreferential Maiden Bitches. Trainers mustspecifically nom for this event with preferredside of track (rails or wide).MaidenMaiden Bitches5th Grade5th Grade Bitches4th Grade4th Grade BitchesBest 8JUNE 11M & Doc Canine Chiropractor Open TimeTrial. Best 8 racing against the clock. Placingsdetermined by time recorded by eachindividual dog. Winner $800 + trophy, 2nd$200, 3rd $100. Trainer must specificallynominate.Preferential 5th Grade. Trainers mustspecifically nom for this event with preferredside of track (rails or wide).MaidenMaiden Bitches5th Grade5th Grade Bitches4th Grade4th Grade BitchesJUNE18Capalaba Young Guns Heats. Non-penalty. 30months or younger at time of heats.Capalaba Petfood 3rd-4th Grade Heats.Eagle Boys Pizza Veterans Stk. Greyhounds4 years & older at date of race and not wonfor 3 months or longer. $300 to winner.Preferential 5th Grade Bitches. Trainers mustspecifically nom for this event with preferredside of track (rails or wide).Maiden & graded.JUNE 25Capalaba Young Guns Final, winner $2500,2nd $1000, 3rd $5900, 4th $50.Capalaba Petfood 3rd-4th Grade Final,winner $500 + trophy.Preferential Maiden. Trainers mustspecifically nom for this event with preferredside of track (rails or wide).MaidenMaiden Bitches5th Grade5th Grade Bitches4th Grade4th Grade BitchesBest 8JULY 2Heats John Klose Retravision 5th GradeSeries (4 heats, every starter makes a final.Normal prizemoney. If more than 64 noms,we will conduct 8 heats and 8 finals. First andsecond in each heat into a final (winner $800)- fastest 2 thirds as reserves; Third and Fourthin each heat to a final (winner $400) - fastest2 fifths as reserves; Fifth and Sixth in eachheat to a final (winner $300) Fastest 2sevenths as reserves; Seventh and Eight ineach heat to a final (winner $250); as well asbeing drawn as reserves these greyhounds willbe drawn; in their respective finals; where adead heat occurs and a draw is necessary thestewards will conduct a draw to determinewhich dogs contest which final).Preferential Race. Grading to be advised.Trainers must specifically nom for this eventwith preferred side of track (rails or wide).MaidenMaiden Bitches4th Grade4th Grade BitchesJuvenile (trophy race)Best 8JULY 9John Klose Retravision 5th Grade SeriesFinals.Preferential Race. Grading to be advised.Trainers must specifically nom for this eventwith preferred side of track (rails or wide).MaidenMaiden Bitches5th Grade5th Grade Bitches4th Grade4th Grade BitchesJuvenile (trophy race)Best 8JULY 163rd-4th Grade Time Trial. Best 8 in 3rd-4thGrade racing against the clock. Placingsdetermined by time recorded by eachindividual dog. Winner $800 + trophy, 2nd$200, 3rd $100. Trainer must specificallynominate.Eagle Boys Pizza Veterans Stk. Greyhounds4 years & older at date of race and not wonfor 3 months or longer. $300 to winner.Preferential Race. Grading to be advised.Trainers must specifically nom for this eventwith preferred side of track (rails or wide).MaidenMaiden Bitches5th Grade5th Grade BitchesJuvenile (trophy race)Best 8JULY 23Capalaba Tavern 3rd-4th Grade Heats,normal prizemoney for heatsPreferential Race. Grading to be advised.Trainers must specifically nom for this eventwith preferred side of track (rails or wide).MaidenMaiden Bitches5th Grade5th Grade BitchesBest 8JULY 30Capalaba Tavern 3rd-4th Grade Final,Winner $500 + trophyPreferential Race. Grading to be advised.Trainers must specifically nom for this eventwith preferred side of track (rails or wide).MaidenMaiden Bitches5th Grade5th Grade Bitches4th Grade4th Grade BitchesBest 8BUNDABERGMAY 28Maiden (460m)Best 8 (550m)5th Grade Battlers Stk (460m) not won past4 starts4th Grade (460m)Maiden/5th Grade Combined (550m)Graded 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permitJUNE 11Maiden Heats 460m Best 16Best 8 460mGraded 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permitJUNE 18Maiden Final 460m5th Grade Heats 460mBest 8 550mGraded 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permitJUNE 255th Grade Final 460m4th Grade Heats 460mMaiden/5th Grade 550mBest 8 460mGraded 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permitJULY 24th Grade Final 460mBest 8 550mGraded 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permitJULY 16Maiden Heats 460mBest 8 460mGraded 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permitJULY 23Maiden Final 460m5th Grade Heats 460mBest 8 550mGraded 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permitJULY 305th Grade Final 460m4th Grade Heats 460mMaiden/5th Grade 550mBest 8 460mGraded 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permitAUGUST 64th Grade Final 460mBest 8 550mGraded 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permitAUGUST 13Maiden Heats 460mBest 8 460mGraded 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permitAUGUST 20Maiden Final 460m5th Grade Heats 460mBest 8 550mGraded 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permitAUGUST 27Committee Day5th Grade Final 460mBest 8 550mVeterans Race 460m Non-Graded - over 4years & not raced in 6 monthsBest 8 460m5th Grade Battler Stakes 460m not won past3 startsGraded 460m, 550m, 720m as noms permitTOWNSVILLEMAY 26Maiden & gradedJUNE 2Q.L.D Group 5th Grade Statewide ChallengeHeats (498m)Maiden & gradedJUNE 9Q.L.D Group 5th Grade Statewide ChallengeFinal (498m)GRA Maiden 1000 Series Heats (380m)Maiden & gradedJUNE 16GRA Maiden 1000 Series Final (380m)5th Grade Heats (380m)4th Grade Heats (380m)4th-5th Grade Heats (498m)Maiden & gradedJUNE 235th Grade Final (380m)4th Grade Final (380m)4th-5th Grade Final (498m)Townsville City Council Ladies Bracelet(498m) Best 8 bitches, $750 to winner +ladies bracelet.Townsville City Council Gents Bracelet(498m) Best 8 males, $750 to winner + gentswatch.Maiden & gradedFlyingScott(Awesome Assassin-Highland Bride)For Chase & StaminaFee $660 (incl GST)(02) 66725183cheechville@optusnet.com.auQuality Transport Service byRoad with Regular andreliable scheduled services.Regular services operate betweenSth East Qld and Sydney and NthNSW via Pacific & New EnglandHighways. 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FORTHCOMING EVENTSJUNE 30No RacingJULY 7No RacingJULY 14Tokyo Tornado Commemorative 4th-5thGrade Heats (498m)2005 Townsville Cup Prelude (498m)Maiden & gradedJULY 21Tokyo Tornado Commemorative 4th-5thGrade Final (498m)2005 Townsville Cup Prelude (498m)Maiden & gradedJULY 28No meetingCAIRNSMAY 28President’s Cup (410m) 4th Grade 1st $240Maiden/GradedJUNE 4Winter Sprint (410m) Best 8, 1st $305Maiden/GradedJUNE 11No RacingJUNE 16 (Thurs)Cairns Cup Prelude (544m) Best 8, 1st $340Maiden/GradedJUNE 25Winter Maiden Heats (410m) Best 16, 1st$185Cairns Cup Heats (544m) Best 32, 1st $340Winter 4th-5th Grade Heats (544m) Best 16,1st $250Maiden/GradedMACKAYMAY 28 (Saturday night)Major Final Nth Qld Intercity Challenge -456m. 1st $4000 + Rug, 2nd $1000, 3rd $500,4th to 8th $200. Winner of major final NthQld Intercity Challenge or 1st eligiblegreyhound will compete in the 2005 QldQLD STUD DOG STATISTICSJanuary 2005Group 5th Grade State Wide Challenge grandfinal at Albion Park.JUNE 6Heats 541m - No more than 3 wins over thisdistance (If no heats reverts toordinary race and prizemoney)Maiden and Graded Events 310m, 456m,541m.JUNE 10 (FRIDAY NIGHT)Final 541m - No more than 3 win series. 1st$500.00Maiden and Graded Events 310m, 456m,541mJUNE 13No RacingJUNE 20No RacingJUNE 27No RacingJUNE 30 (THURSDAY NIGHT)(Noms close Monday June 27)Maiden, Graded 310m, 456m, 541m.JULY 4Colleen Jackson Memorial Best 8 541m. 1st$500 + Rug (If less than 6 noms reverts to456m)Anniversary Sprint Best 8 310m 1st $300Maiden, Graded 310m, 456m, 541m.JULY 11Neville Jackson Bracelet, Best 8 Bitches456m 1st $350 + TrophyHeats Jim Connolly Memorial 4th/5th Grade310mMaiden, Graded 310m, 456m, 541mJULY 18Final Jim Connolly Memorial 4th/5th Grade310m 1st $250Club Stakes 541m (For greyhounds not wonover this distance - less than 6 starters revertsto normal prizemoney) 1st $350Maiden, Graded 310m, 456, 541m.ROCKHAMPTONMAY 26 (N)3 Win Series Final (407m) 1st $300Maiden 1000 Heats (407m)5th Grade (630m) 1st $300Graded as per nomsJUNE 2 (N)Maiden 1000 Final (407m) 1st $1000CQ Pubs/Clubs Rockhampton Cup Heats(510m) 1st $350. Nom fee $25Graded as per nomsJUNE 9 (N)CQ Pubs/Clubs Rockhampton Cup Final(510m) 1st $4000 + Cup, 2nd $1000, 3rd$500, 4th $250CQ Distance C’ship (630m) 1st $500 + trophyGraded as per nomsJUNE 13 (PH-D)Young Guns Heats (407m) No more than 30months at time of heats.Graded as per nomsJUNE 25 (D)Young Guns Final (407m) 1st $2500, 2nd$1000, 3rd $500Best 8 (630m) 1st $300Graded as per nomsJULY 7 (N)Heats No more than FIVE wins (over anydistance) 510mGraded as per nomsJULY 14 (N)Final Five Win Series 510m 1st $400Maiden 510m 1st$350Graded as per nomsJULY 21 (N)Heats No more than Five wins (over anydistance) 407m5th Grade 630m 1st $300Graded as per nomsJULY 30 (D)Final/Five Win Series 407m 1st $400Heats Maiden 407mGraded as per nomsAUGUST 4 (N)Final Maiden 407m 1st$350Best 8 630m 1st $350 Graded as per nomsAUGUST 13 (D)Heats Combined Codes Sprint Best 16 407mHeats 5th Grade Trophy 407m5th Grade 630m 1st $300Graded as per nomsAUGUST 20 (D)Combined greyhound/harness meetingFinal Combined Codes Sprint 407m 1st $500& TrophyFinal 5th Grade Trophy 407m 1st $400 &TrophyGraded as per nomsAUGUST 25 (N)Heats Maiden 500 510mHeats of No More than Three wins (over anydistance) 510mBest 8 630m 1st$350Graded as per nomsSEPTEMBER 3 (D)Combined greyhound/harness meetFinal Maiden 500 510m 1st $500 & TrophyFinal Three Win Series 510m 1st$400Graded as per nomsStewards InquiriesMAY 4Stewards present: D Ryan (chairman), S McGrath (deputy chairman).Stewards opened an inquiry in relation to the late scratching of Trudie Tosca from Race 3 at theGold Coast on April 19.Stewards took evidence from Mr A Barn, trainer of Trudie Tosca and a statement from G Thorsbyand Joanne Price.After hearing evidence, Barn was charged under Rule 109 (15) which states: “Any person (includingan official) who has in relation to a greyhound or greyhound racing, done a thing, or omitted to do athing, which in the opinion of the stewards, is negligent, dishonest, corrupt, fraudulent or improper orconstitutes misconduct.”Barn pleaded guilty and was fined $100. He was read his rights of appeal.WhelpingsAbbreviations: - NIW - Not in Whelp, APD - all pups deceased, NNR - no notification received from breeder, I/SB - Interstate Breeder. The GRA does not record the breeder’s name of interstate whelped litters. The name onthe service notice is not necessarily the name of the Breeder.Sire Dam Serve Whelp Dog Bitch BreederAwesome McLaren Abby Mite 10/1/05 12/3/05 3 5 FranklinAwesome McLaren Travelling Solid 20/1/05 Nnr I/S BBearability Sister Jeannie 19/1/05 25/3/05 1 1 KohnBitability Bale Dyna Jewel 16/1/05 18/3/05 6 5 I/S BBitability Bale Georgina Bale 19/1/05 23/3/05 5 6 I/S BBobniak Duchess Of Fire 3/1/05 4/3/05 3 2 ApapDarcy’s Reward Wascaly Wabbit 17/1/05 Niw Wabbitt SyndFool’s Heart Dash Of Salt 31/1/05 17/4/05 4 3 ColensoJust The Best Top Shelf 18/1/05 21/3/05 6 4 ApapJust The Best Lark Song 21/1/05 18/3/05 4 1 ApapLindale Blue Auriga Storm 4/1/05 9/3/05 3 1 DraheimLindale Blue Landau Court 29/1/05 1/4/05 8 3 Stirling SyndNujooloo Namaste 12/1/05 9/3/05 5 3 HandysideRoyal Pilgrim Solo’s Blondie 30/1/05 8/4/05 5 4 FitchShirdon’s Alarm Barbara’s Joy 22/1/05 Niw Golden View SyndSouthern Champ Iza Tora 1/1/05 Nnr Balligari SyndSurf Lorian Roxy Reason 3/1/05 7/3/05 4 3 RobartsonSurf Lorian Be For Bonnie 6/1/05 Niw McHughSurf Lorian Lou’s Cruise 15/1/05 21/3/05 7 4 ApapSurf Lorian Wisteria Bale 16/1/05 22/3/05 5 1 ArthurSurf Lorian Cool Kissy 17/1/05 Niw ComerfordSurf Lorian Little Fibba 18/1/05 23/3/05 1 1 BardenTiger Strong Nat’s The Best 8/1/05 12/3/05 4 3 IslesTiger Strong Angel Kisses 21/1/05 25/3/05 1 1 BradleyTiger Strong Lillie Langtry 23/1/05 28/3/05 1 7 HardwickTiger Strong So It Is 31/1/05 9/4/05 2 2 StephanTravel Train Ima Receiver 1/1/05 7/3/05 0 2 I/S BTrendy Leigh Voodoo Card 15/1/05 19/3/05 4 3 HeenanSire Dam Whelp Dog Bitch BreederBanker Hud As Moments Go 27/4/05 4 4 BuxtonBig Smig Yo Yo’s Gem 8/4/05 5 1 EddieCyrus The Virus Vintage Platinum 5/4/05 5 3 FitchElite State Diamond Dux 12/4/05 2 10 KayElite State Indigo Mint 1/4/05 2 3 ClarkeElite State Magic Attitude 18/4/05 4 4 WisenerElite State Smart Attitude 20/4/05 4 3 WisenerExcite Ability Hanson Skye 6/4/05 4 5 HallFool’s Heart Dash Of Salt 17/4/05 4 3 ColensoHallucinate Four Way Fire 18/4/05 6 4 DriverJackson Brandon Bentley One Dot 30/4/05 2 8 FelgateMost Awesome Golden Irish 11/4/05 6 3 WallNujooloo Blue Ridge Lady 29/4/05 5 4 EdmondsRoyal Pilgrim Solo’s Blondie 8/4/05 5 4 FitchSonny’s Issue Child Bride 18/1/05 4 4 CokerSurf Lorian Assassin Burn 26/4/05 4 3 TomlinsonSurf Lorian Baylene 20/4/05 2 5 HinesSurf Lorian Cheli’s Princess 15/4/05 6 6 NobleSurf Lorian Queen Size 23/4/05 2 5 EdmondsonTiger Strong Final Quest 11/4/05 1 HauserTiger Strong Lillie Langtry 28/3/05 1 7 HardwickToken Prince Shady Bee 15/1/05 2 SnowThe (June, 2005) Journal Page 34

GRA Special Stakes to be judged Sunday,August 14 in the Dog Pavilion, starting at 12noon. Council Steward B.D. Vickers,Honorary Council Steward R Underwood.Entry Fee: $10. Entries close June 30.Entries and fees to be lodged with the RNAon or before the closing date. Late entries willnot be accepted.Entries must be made on the special entryforms. Extra forms are available from theAuthority and the RNA.All dogs to be benched between 11am and11.45am and after judging must be removedno later than 5pm.Entrance to the Dog Pavilion through theSymes Street entrance off St Paul’s Terrace.Subject to the Royal National Agriculturaland Industrial Association of Queensland Act1971, and to the Constitution, Rules and By-Laws of the Association the followingRegulations shall apply.1. Judging will start at approximately 12noon.2. If any Exhibitor is not present whenRNA SPECIALSTAKESQld Royal National Show, August 11-20, 2005Royal National Agricultural & Industrial Association of QueenslandExhibitors are requested to send their entries to the Director, Exhibition Grounds, Gregory Terrace, FortitudeValley, 4006, as early as possible before the closing date specified in the Schedule.- NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED -PRINT CLEARLY ALL INFORMATION ON FORMG.R.A. SPECIAL STAKESCLASS ....................I hereby apply to enter the following Exhibit in terms of an upon the conditions setout in the Association's Rules, By-Laws and Regulations, which I have read and bywhich I agree to be bound.SURNAMEcalled for any Class or award the judging willbe proceeded with in his or her absence andthe exhibit declared absent.3. Any dog entered for the competitionand actually in the Show may not bewithdrawn from the competition without theconsent of the Council Steward or HonoraryCouncil Steward.4. All dogs must be removed no later than5pm on the day of the Exhibition.5. Kennel signs will be limited to amaximum of 60cm x 30cm displaying thename of the kennels and of exhibit. No othermaterial may be displayed without the writtenconsent of the RNA.6. Should any question arise for which nospecific guidance is provided, the matter shallbe referred to the Council Steward orFOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYReceipt No ..........................Invoice No ..........................ADDRESS .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................POST CODE ........................................................................ PHONE ..................................................Honorary Council Steward whose decision inthe matter shall be final.7. All dogs must be benched withapproved muzzle and leash. No more than oneexhibit may occupy any one bench withoutthe permission of the Steward. A dog maynot be placed on the bench so as to be awayfrom the view of the public and nothing thatwill affect the view of the public may be addedto the bench.8. No dogs will be removed from thebenches at any time without the authority ofthe Council Steward or Honorary CouncilSteward.9. It is an offence for any person to removeor alter the location or number of any exhibitfrom the benches allocated.10. Prize ribbons will be awarded to eachclass on the following basis: Under 8exhibited - 1st, 2nd, 3rd. 8 to 12 exhibited -1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th. Over 12 exhibited - 1st,2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th.11. Penalty for non-exhibition of dogsshall be $10 for each dog not exhibited unlessa Certificate be lodged with the Director 14days prior to the first day of the show.Acceptance of entries: The attention ofintending exhibitors is drawn to the fact thatentries are accepted subject to the RoyalNational Agricultural and IndustrialAssociation of Queensland Act 1971 and tothe Constitution, Rules and By-Laws of theAssociation in addition the Regulations whichappear in this Schedule. Copies of theConstitution, Rules and By-Laws may beobtained upon application to the Director.NAME OF GREYHOUND .................................................................................................................................LITTER No ........................................................................................................................................................FOR SAPLINGS ............................................................... EAR BRAND ....................................................SEX ............................................................................... WHELPED ........................................................NAME OF GREYHOUND SIRE DAMCLASSESClass 1 - 1st place $250 plus trophy forBroodbitches named and registered with aGreyhounds Australasia affiliated authorityat the closing of entries. Condition of thisClass confirmation of service by way ofregistered Stud Dog name.Class 2 - 1st place $250 plus trophy forGreyhound Dogs registered with aGreyhounds Australasia affiliated authoritywhich are over the age of 12 months at August14, 2005.Class 3 - 1st place $250 plus trophy forGreyhound Bitches registered with aGreyhounds Australasia affiliated authorityand which are over the age of 12 months atAugust 14, 2005.Please state if Exhibitor is a Member of the RNA - YES / NOThis entry form shall constitute the whole agreement upon which entries are submitted and accepted and I agree that all representations andstatements not appearing herein or in the Rules, By-Laws or Regulations are hereby excluded.I hereby certify that the particulars set out above are correct in all details, that the abovementioned Greyhound is my own bonafide property,and that no case or distemper or contagious disease has existed in my kennels during the last two months.SIGNATURE OF EXHIBITOR .......................................................................................... DATE ............/........../........Class 4 - 1st place $250 plus trophy forGreyhound puppy Dogs between the age of 6and 12 months at August 14, 2005.Class 5 - 1st place $250 plus trophy forGreyhound puppy Bitches between the ageof 6 and 12 months at August 14, 2005.G.R.A. LICENCE No ..............................................................................The (June, 2005) Journal Page 35

Fee: $880 (incl GST)Frozen semen available (at no extra cost)Nowstanding atCasino forOldest pupsnow 9months oldand lookmagnificent!Alreadyservedaround50 bitchesthe benefitof QldbreedersAddis BoyBlack Dog, April '01, 34.5kg. Token Prince-Fantasy Fortune by Little Denver41 starts, 19 wins, 13 placingsBroke three track recordsin his first eight starts.Group 3 2004 Gosford CupPlaced Group 3 Christmas Gift (WP)Placed Group 3 Cyril Rowe Memorial (Bulli)Finalist Group 1 2004 Australian CupWon at:Wentworth Park 30.04 (on debut), 30.06, 30.10, 30.11Gosford 29.75 (track record, twice), 29.81, 29.84Lithgow 29.47 (track record), 29.34 (track record)The Meadows 29.92 (fastest qualifier for Aust Cup)Bulli 26.46Phone(02)66637020or0423821626MalawiMalawi's PrinceDuchess MarinaToken PrinceAmerigo ManTrue TemptationBay SupremeADDIS BOYWorth DoingLittle DenverNational LassFantasy FortuneNation ParadeFlash ParadeFlash VixenLittermates: Yozi Token (finalist Singleton Sprint, GunnedahCup), Night Princess (top grade bitch), Golden Ambrose (finalistNat Sprint, Bob Payne Winter Stk, Premier's Cup at WP. WonWP 30.16, 30.21, 30.26, Meadows 30.46).The (June, 2005) Journal Page 36