November'06 - Greyhounds Queensland

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Owen EdmondsAn InsultKirsty O'BrienGAP Newsto our SportI wondered when I read it, is this form guide really realOr is it written for a purpose to make us trainers feelThat we're a mob of idiots, for the dogs we choose to raceOr maybe we can’t match it with the southern statesAnd then I thought well maybe, the tipsters lost the plotDoes he have the industry at heart, surely he could notComments such as crab pot bait, or looking for a holeNo man would write such garbage, if he had a human soulCans of petrol and a match; the mans a flamin' sadistHe’d use compassion when he writes, if he only had itOil the rifle indicates some shoot their dogs at willSome impression in the public that weak comment does instillFor a hound to be flea bitten, and a mongrel one at thatSuggests to me our local vets, are somehow out of whackI don’t recall them ever letting dogs with fleas get byAnd if our dogs wore hobble chains, complaints would surely flyThe impression that the public get, when they read this crapWould surely make them sceptical, of ever coming backTry this one "A super slug", what's that meant to meanThose words have many meanings, good and bad it seemsA garden pest can be one, a hit that strikes with forceA cylinder of lead that's fired, to set a targets courseThen in good old Aussie language, for them we have to thankIt’s something that some people think, a thing they like to wankTo those that choose to read them, I clearly say to youThese comments may sound funny, but only to a fewIt’s our sport that really suffers, from these innuendos writtenVisitors that come our way, and sure as hell we need 'emWe love our sport and our dogs, these comments have no placeUnbecoming to the racing game, by someone without faceIF you have spent sometime on the Internet readinggreyhound websites, chancesare you have been viewing a DiO'Donnell created page.Di is a Greyhound AdoptionProgram volunteer, and thewebmaster for many greyhoundrelated sites, including thepopular Greyhound AdoptionProgram website.Behind the scenes Di hasbeen creating, publishing andupdating the GAP website fromthe beginning some six yearsago.Through an interest ingreyhound racing, Di and herson Rick were visiting a youngpup they owned at trainer RossLangtry's property. During their regular visitsthey noticed a greyhound Dash (Mal'sHonour) that was looking for a home.It was then that Di had the thought ofcombining her interests of web design andgreyhounds, and from that grew the GAPwebsite.Success came from the original design,the greyhound found a new home, with helpfrom the website, and Dash went on to live ina nursing home.As the website evolved new features wereadded and the page in its current form is apowerful and essential promotional tool forthe Greyhound Adoption Program.Di regularly gives up her valuable timevoluntarily to update articles and photographson the website and manage the site on a dailybasis.A large quantity of inquiries and adoptionsare a direct result of visitors to the website.The interest the site generates isenormous, and has helped find homes forhundreds of dogs, and educated many peopleabout the greyhound's nature.With three pet greyhounds at home, Diand her son Rick have an interest in the racingside of the industry as well.They have raced Polar Princess who wona couple of races for them, and currently havea greyhound named King Kissy and a SurfLorian pup that they are looking forward toracing in the future.Regulars at the Capalaba greyhound track,Di and Rick (pictured above) created awebpage for Capalaba, and more recently Dihas completed a website for Brisbane andRichmond Clubs in NSW.Her business known as Dinky Di webdesign has created pages for many greyhoundstuds and kennels.The number of visits to the GreyhoundAdoption Program website and commentsreceived about the site is proof that Di isleading the way with her web design.Dogs for Racing OverseasMust be under 26 monthsPh Steve Wilkes(07) 54230276 or 0427 319944The (November, 2006) Journal Page 24
CommitteeThe QGBOTA had its annual generalmeeting at Albion Park and the managementcommittee for 2006-07 is as follows.President - Brad NewmanVice-president - Bob PatchingSecretary - Pat MarchantTreasurer - Rob GauntCommittee - Mary Crawford, GlennSmith, Dave Sterling, Kevin GallawayI would like to welcome our newcommittee and thank those departingcommittee members for their hard work. Mythanks also goes to the many committed andpassionate members of the QGBOTA, whichare the driving force behind the association.Special thanks to Rob and Wendy Gauntfor their tremendous efforts running our BBQevery Friday night at Albion Park and to PeterHinds for his hard work looking after theLawnton trial track.And thank you to everyone who has beeninvolved, associated or helped the QGBOTAover the past year, including the GRA andthe greyhound racing clubs.The new year holds exciting potential weare eager to seize and thanks to the efforts ofcommittees and members of past and presentwe are well placed for a fantastic year.We are passionately dedicated to seeingour association grow and continue to be apositive organisation within greyhoundracing.Bob DoakBy CHRIS McLEODContinued from Oct editionBOBDoak's next top liner was GeminiTodd.Another black sprinter who also wonfour races at Harold Park and two atWentworth Park, he was a finalist in the1970 Bi-Annual Classic [now the PeterMosman Memorial).However, in 1971 Gemini Todd peakedand won the Winter Stakes at Harold Parkas well as the Central Coast Championshipat Gosford, South Coast SprintChampionship at Dapto in record time andGrafton and Wauchope Cup in recordtime.Gemini Todd was the first in a long lineof Sydney city sprinters trained by BobDoak between 1970 and 1977.Considering that he rarely trainedmore than four or five greyhounds at anyone time his record was quite remarkable.The next was the bitch Shane'sMonaro. She was fifth in the 1978 VicPeters Memorial Classic at Harold Parkbut then scored a brilliant win in the LadiesBracelet.PacificPark227 Goldmine Road, OrmeauTrialsCircle & StraightBy appointment onlyCall TOM0414 827392Brad NewmanI encourage any licensee interested,passionate and concerned about the prosperityof our industry to join the QGBOTA.Lawnton TrackReport by Peter HindsAfter a long delay caused by complicatedand frustrating council approval negotiations,the Lawnton track extension is now completedand much appreciated by our long sufferingand loyal key holders and casual users.I must emphasise this would not bepossible without long hours, months ofvoluntary hard labour by that great group ofhelpers who gave not only their time but manyof the equipment and materials that cut costsgreatly.For general information, the track is now244m from front of boxes to catching pen.We would like to thank Neal Thompsonfor donating the joiners to stand the iron posts.Through his powder coating businessNSW Greyhound of the year ShapelyEscort was fourth but took out the CentralCoast Championship at Gosford.A litter by The Smoother out ofAcademy Lass comprising of just four pupsturned out to be all city winners. AcademyQueen and Toddono both won at HaroldPark, but the undoubted stars were theblack dogs Dusty Trail and Dusty Rapid.Dusty Trail won his Maiden art HaroldPark in the world record time of 26.38 andthen took out the 1973 Bi -Annual Classic.He then ran second to the outsiderRushin' Moss in the National Derby andwas unplaced to the mighty New Marinerin the National Sprint Championship.Dusty Rapid broke Dusty Trails' worldmaiden record scoring in 26.36 but didn'tquite manage to reached the same loftyheights as his littermate.The only dog that Bob Doak did notown or breed, was the black bitch LikelyLight.He took over her preparation after theSt Leger winner's form slipped and he gother back on track to win the NationalFuturityBreak-ins$60per weekGBOTA NewsWallaby he powder coated the boxes.John Allison donated the iron to enclosethe extension from the neighbouring propertyto prevent the greyhounds being distracted bythe domestic dogs. He has also donated thepipe stays.Patrick Gilshanon donated and laidcement slabs on which to install the excellentset of boxes."Gene-o" loaned us his welder.Mark Forbes has been invaluable in hishelp welding as well as his labouring skillsand general pick up and delivery.Hazel Rolph, Col Sherwood, KevinLambourne, Ray Crystal, Bobby Crystal, ouroverseer, Brad Newman plus myselfcompleted the team. If I have missed anyoneplease accept our thanks.Trial times are:Thursday: 3:30 to finish.Sunday: 6:30 to finish.Tuesday: 4:30 to finish.Charge is $3 behind lure. $2 for slip.Members wanting keys are now charged$12.50 a month to remainder of the year.GRAQ governanceThe GRAQ has invited the QGBOTA tomake a submission in regards to a suitableconstitution of a future corporatised GRAQ.The future governance of the GRAQ is avery important issue and the QGBOTA willstrive to deliver a thorough andcomprehensive submission, reflective of theneeds and wants of the greyhound racingindustry.The opinions and thoughts of licensees inregards to governance are greatly welcomeat our next general meeting.Next MeetingThe next meeting of the QGBOTA willbe held at Albion Park, on Monday November6, starting at 6pm.MembershipMembership forms are available on ourwebsite QGBOTA.com, at our weekly BBQat Albion Park on Fridays or by contacting acommittee member.Cost is $10 for individual membership or$15 for a family.Brad Newman 0400880295all-star@iinet.net.auNOVEMBER 4Maiden (420m) $430Novice Stayers Stk (652m) 1-4 wins, $690GRNSW Country Challenge (420m) 2 heats, best 16NOVEMBER 11Maiden (420m) $430Tweed Valley Stk (520m) Best 8, $740GRNSW Country Challenge Final (420m) winner $3500NOVEMBER 18Maiden (420m) $430Maiden (520m) $430Novice Stayers Stk (652m) 1-4 wins, $690GRNSW Country Challenge (520m) Placegetters qualify for final at LismoreNov 28 (1st, 2nd, 3rd from Tweed & Casino, 1st, 2nd from Grafton toLismore). Winner at Lismore to Grand Final Wentworth Park December 9,winner $8000 plus trophy and rug.NOVEMBER 25Summer Maiden Series (420m) For 32 maidens, $500 to winnerCoolangatta Stk (420m) Best 8, $740Stayers Mixed Stk (652m) 0-1 win, $690Phone (07) 55364555Fax (07) 55366894The (November, 2006) Journal Page 25
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