Qld's 2004 Greyhound of the Year - Greyhound-Data

The 'night of nights'THE Hilton Hotel was the venue forgreyhound racing’s night of nights in Februarywhen Bogie Leigh was crowned the 2004Greyhound of the Year.The GRA and the Brisbane Clubcombined to attract more than 300 industryparticipants and fans to what could only bedescribed as a wonderful night.For the first time, the industry night sawthe presentation of Greyhound of the Yearawards from each club in the state, as well asthe premier award.We are already receiving feedback fromwithin the industry, the majority of it morethan favourable but some constructivecomments have been taken on board and wehope to implement these in 2006.Our congratulations go to all awardwinners, but specially to owner Les Bein andtrainer Tony Brett and their great championBogie Leigh who was a deserved winner ofthe major award.IT will be a punters’ paradise at CannonPark on May 7 as the Cairns Jockey Club runsits first “gallops and greyhounds” meeting.The CJC is co-ordinating with the CairnsGreyhound Club to hold a joint horse andgreyhound meeting.The jockey club was allocated its May 7meeting to make up for the washed-outJanuary 22 program.With five horse races and up to tengreyhound events, it is envisaged there willbe a couple of dog races to kick off the daywith a greyhound race between eachsubsequent gallops event.CJC Racing Manager Michael Stewartsaid the joint meeting was a bold move butan exciting one.“This will be a big day of racing forCairns, there could be up to 15 local racesfor punters,” he said. “It gives punters evenmore reason to make it down to Cannon Park,there will be plenty happening.”Both Stewart and greyhound clubsecretary Kathy King agreed the day wouldraise the profile of both codes and was anexample of the strong relationship betweenthe two organisations.The greyhounds generally race at CannonPark on Saturday night when there is nodaytime gallops meeting.“We’re willing to give it a try, there willTHE Q.L.D. Group has come on boardagain this year for the running of the Statewide5th Grade Challenge.Last year’s inaugural event, won by Jock’sGirl, was a huge success and this year’s grandfinal winner will receive $25,000.Heats and finals will be staged at AlbionA Punter's ParadiseSteve Clark and his dog Just McGregorwith Fred Wieland and galloper Nebula.certainly be a lot more going on during theday,” King said. “I think it will raise theprofile of greyhounds and that has to be agood thing.”The jockey club will be running twofeature events, a QRSE bonus race worth$6000 and an $8000 QTIS race, while heatsfor the Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsvilleand Cairns intercity greyhound challenge willbe run.LADYTRAINERHas vacancies forperformed or maidendogs - reasonable rates.Ph Glenda Dart(02) 667253140402 869366General ManagerDarren BeavisPark, the Gold Coast, Ipswich andTownsville. The first eligible dog from theNth Qld Intercity Challenge will also competein the final.Conditions for the 2005 series follow:$50,000 Q.L.D. GROUP 5TH GRADESTATEWIDE CHALLENGEFor greyhounds eligible to be nominatedfor Class 3 5th Grade at close of nominations.$22 nomination fee applies (payable atkennelling)Heats and Finals to be conducted at:1st PrefGold Coast Tues (3) 31 May & 7 June2nd PrefIpswich Wed (3) 1 & 8 JuneTownsville Thurs (4) 2 & 9 June3rd PrefAlbion Park Fri (3) 3 & 10 JuneGrand Final at Albion Park June 161st $25,0002nd $80003rd $40004th-8th $600Eligibility/Conditions:The Q.L.D. Group 5th Grade StatewideChallenge is open to greyhounds eligible forClass 3 5th Grade at close of nominations.Nominations for all Heats conducted atGold Coast, Ipswich, Albion Park andTownsville will close on May 25 at 8.30amwith the GRA.Greyhounds must be specificallynominated for the Q.L.D. Group StatewideChallenge. A written nomination is requiredto ensure eligibility for the series. The numberof heats conducted will be determined by thenumber of noms received per club.A $22 nomination fee is payable atkennelling on the conduct of each club’s6 Dogs, 3 Bitches, whelped 10-1-05Royal Assassin-Highland FlyerThe (March, 2005) Journal Page 3heats.Greyhounds are eligible to compete in aseries at one track ONLY.Trainer must be licensed in Queenslandas at February 25.To be eligible, greyhounds Must have beendomiciled in Queensland (3) three monthsprior to the close of nominations i.e. February25. Any greyhound transferred into a kennelafter February 25 and not previouslydomiciled in Queensland will NOT beeligible. The only exception will begreyhounds named after this date and havingits first race start in Queensland.To be eligible to compete in the TownsvilleSeries, greyhounds Must have been domiciledfrom Gympie and North (3) three monthsprior to the close of nominations i.e. February25.Heats and Finals will be conducted overthe following distances: Gold Coast 457m,Ipswich 520m, Albion Park 520m andTownsville 498m. The Grand Final at AlbionPark will be conducted over 520m.First and second greyhounds from AlbionPark, Gold Coast and Ipswich Finals shallrepresent their respective clubs in the GrandFinal at Albion Park on June 16.First placegetter in the Townsville Finalshall represent that club in the Grand Finalat Albion Park on June 16.The winner or first eligible greyhoundfrom the Nth Qld Intercity Challenge GrandFinal in Mackay on May 28 will compete inthe Grand Final at Albion Park on June 16.Third placegetters from Albion Park,Gold Coast and Ipswich Finals be ballotedto determine reserves for the Grand Final atAlbion Park on June 16.Heats at each track will carry normal 5thgrade prizemoney. The Albion Park, Gold Coast and Ipswichfinals will carry the following prize money:1st $1500, 2nd $500, 3rd $300, 4th $100.The Townsville final prize money will be:1st $1500 (includes $500 travellingexpenses), 2nd $500, $300, 4th $100.The first eligible greyhound from the NthQLD Intercity Challenge will receive $500travelling expenses.Trophies shall be presented to each club’sFinal winner with a presentation rugprovided to all greyhounds representing theirclub for use in the Grand Final.(Awesome Assassin-Highland Bride)Highland Flyer won 12 races, 4 at Albion Park, 23.50 atTweed (7 wins), and Gold Coast.Dam a litter sister to:Primrose Bride (Group 3 NSW Country C'ship,Winged Runner Tphy Alb Pk, winner Meadows, SP, WP)Flying Scott (25 wins, 25 placings, Trk rec Ipswich,winner Alb Pk, WP, Meadows, SP. Outstanding galloper,now at stud).Ph 0419 704203