November'06 - Greyhounds Queensland

Great GreyhoundRacing PromotionsThe past couple of months has certainlyseen some high profile promotions ofgreyhound racing in Queensland.Albion Park has been heavily involvedwith promotions with radio stations Nova106.9FM and B105FM and also the RoveLive television program.These promotions have brought a lot ofnewcomers to the track and shown our sportfor the great entertainment that it is.Nova 106.9Our Promotion with Nova 106.9 was agreat success during September, withgreyhound racing dominating discussion onthe station during the month.We saw an upturn in attendance ofyounger people during the month, manyphone and email enquiries and a significantlift in the hits on our web site.The Nova Promotion culminated onSeptember 29, where a lucky Nova listenerwon $20,000 cash. There was a bumper crowdin attendance with Nova promoting the eventheavily.B105On October 19, Albion Park hosted radiostation B105, when the greyhound FredBasset made his Brisbane appearance as partof a national racing tour by the greyhound.Fred is raced by Hamish Blake and AndyLee, the popular drive time hosts of theLukeTopline Lodgereplaced Ips boxes)Re-educationSuccessBLAZE ATTACK(24.86 fastest fromBARNACLE BOB(24.95 BON Ips,2005 Lord Mayor'sCup Alb Pk)PuppyeducationsuccessKATH'S A STAR(30.15 BONAlb Pk)DEEP PRINCE(24.64 BOD GC)TOP LINEROYAL(23.27 Alb Pk)DARK PRINCE(25.95 Ips)Gatehousenationally broadcast Hamish and Andy Show.Andy Lee recently won Cleo Bachelor ofthe Year 2006.As part of their radio show, Hamish Blakeused $800, which was orignally kept aside totake his girlfriend on a holiday, to put a beton Andy winning the ôglamour-questö. As aresult, Hamish won $12,000, which he puttowards buying a greyhound for the radioshow.They recently bought the greyhound fortheir listeners and named it Fred Basset.Hamish and Andy will be donating 50% oftheir entire winnings to the GreyhoundAdoption Program.Andy Lee was in attendance on October19 and was joined by the B105 Breakfast teamto meet fans and cheer on Fred.Fred was coming off a last placing theprevious week at Sandown, so the camp wasWild Voodoo(Go Wild Teddy x Voodoo Princess)17 wins, his first 8 straight. Sensational early paceBest Times: Albion Park 30.17, Ipswich 25.17 & 30.85,Lismore 30.17Fee: $440 (FREE SERVICE to first 10 bitches)Standing at ...Park Ridge Greyhound ComplexRenald and Martin Attard9 Randalls Rd, FernvalePh (07) 54267412or 0412 057287 or 0412 051211toplinelodge@bigpond.comhopeful but not confident. The track wasabuzz leading up to the appearance of Fredin Race Six.The noise from the crowd during the leadup races was deafening û but it was nothingcompared to the roar that went up when Fredcharged to the lead at the post the first time.In true fairytale fashion Fred chargedaway down the back straight with a winninglead. Scenes reminiscent of Flemington onCup Day followed as the victorious Fred wasled back to his adoring fans.Rove LiveIn another promotional event held onOctober 19, the Rove Live television programLot 35 Smith Rd, Park Ridge* Whelping * Rearing * Spelling * TrainingPh (07) 32000172. Mike 0411 326605. Rachel 0401 085757Good Box Dogs Win Races* 30 years experience* Specialising in break ins andre-education* Mini-circle (60mcircumference)* Soft, safe surface* Standard Racetrack boxes* Also special boxes developedto make dogs crouch* Only 10 racing dogsat a time* Pups catered for (from 7months) 12 maximum* Ask us about ourbreak-in programNick Simmons on his way in alap of the Albion Park track aspart of a "Rove Live"promotion in October.was at Albion Park to film a segment for theshow.Seven enterprising University studentsfrom the Gold Coast set up a web site calledhelpusrove.com in an attempt to fund theirend of Semester road trip.Rove came on board, but set the ladsseveral challenges to complete to receive theirreward. One of those challenges was that thelad known as ôGreyhoundö run a lap of agreyhound track during a race meeting.A couple of emails and a few phone callslater and we secured the Rove Live boys forAlbion Park. ôGreyhoundö completed thetask magnificently exiting from box eightlooking resplendent in his pink leotard, shoesand goggles.SKY ChannelBrisbane CupHeats of the Group 1 SKY ChannelBrisbane Cup will be held on 7 December,with the Final on 14 December. The serieswill be open to the Best Greyhoundsnominated. We are also bolstering the supportprogram on Final night, so that we have greatracing across the program.The support Races will be:* Brisbane Cup Consolation $4000 towinner* Heats Christmas Stocking (best 16 5thgrade greyhounds nominated) with the Finalon 21 December $3500 to winner* Catching Pen Best 8 710m* SKY Channel 20 Years Best 8 600m2006 Greyhound of The YearAwards NightThe 2006 Greyhound of the Year Awardswill be held at the Sofitel Brisbane onFebruary 3.We are planning a night of action andentertainment to recognise the achievementsof greyhounds and licencees across the State.2007 Sponsorship ProspectusAvailable NowThe Club has just released its 2007Sponsorship Prospectus. One of our mainaims in the coming year is to increaseSponsorship and Function income.We have developed a very professionalpackage that we can use to market the Clubto organisations, sporting clubs and socialclubs.The 2007 Sponsorship Prospectusprovides organisations and individuals withthree distinct Sponsorship Programs:* 2007 Feature Events Sponsorship* Queensland Greyhound of the YearAwards Sponsorship* Race Night Sponsorship and FunctionPackagesIf you would like a copy or can suggestan organisation that we can send a packageto please contact the Club Office or you candownload it from our web site.The (November, 2006) Journal Page 4