February'09 - Greyhounds Queensland

ROCKHAMPTONWith the closing of the 2008 racing seasoncongratulations are extended to Moura trainerDallas Beckett as premier trainer and alsoleading owner.Springsure trainer Bill Boon was a fastclosing runner-up for the trainer’s title whileEmerald’s Christine Pollard held third despitetaking a break late in the year.For the owner’s crown Dallas had arunaway win with 74 victories for the yearfollowed by the Pollard Confederacy on 23wins and the only “local” to feature wasyoung Bouldercombe trainer Les Wisenerclose up on 22 wins from a small string.As the new racing year begins new facesare starting to feature in the results, whichcan only add great interest for the currentyear.One of the highlights on the upcomingprogram is the Don Wisener Memorial seriesFebruary 14, 21 for fourth/fifth grade over510m where winning connections will receive$650 and a service to boom sire Black Enforcer.The Campbells Endurance Series will bestaged over three meetings in April with heatsover 407m and 510m and the final over 630mfor the eight highest point scorers from thetwo sets of heats. The winning purse will be$1000 plus trophy so keep that series in mind.However the highlight of the racing yearwill no doubt be the TAB/SKY CHANNELfixtures on Sunday May 3 (twilight) andWednesday May 6 (night) when the club willfeature the heats and final of the CQSecretary'sNotesPUBLICANS ROCKHAMPTON CUP ($5000and rug to winner).To provide a three day carnival the sameas last year the club will also race (non-TAB)on Saturday May 9 with the STUDMASTERSDAY featuring the running of the CQ WinterChase 630m and the Carnival Sprint 407m withboth races having winning purses of $800.The hard working committee will ensurethat the track and facilities are in first classcondition for the three day carnival andexpect a good number of visitors to takeadvantage of the TAB/CUP program.Anyone wanting further information suchas accommodation etc should contact theclub or after hours contact Secretary TraceyPike on 49362107.MACKAYAfter a year of many highs and lows wesaw the completion of the year with threepremierships decided. The Owner of the Yearwas a close contest with Paul Fredricksontaking honours from last year’s winner WayneTHE ORIGINALAUSTRALIANNYLON PLASTICGREYHOUND MUZZLESScott and Vicki Mifsud in third.Trainer of the Year was MIchelle Brider.Michelle was 92 points ahead of her nearestrival Paul Fredrickson with club stalwart, andalso Michelle’s father, Neville Jackson in third.To win the trainer’s premiership meantmuch to Michelle as her mother ColleenJackson was leading woman trainer for 11years in a row from the late 70’s and throughto the 80’s. However, Colleen only managedsecond in the overall trainer’s premiership.Fredrickson, a relative newcomer to thesport, was fortunate to acquire a small kennelof very competitive dogs.Congratulations must also go to the othertrainers and many dogs who contributed to agreat year’s racing.As always there are many great dogs outto win the Greyhound of the Year title but the2008 winner is a brilliant bitch raced by PaulFredrickson, and 2007 runner-up BellaBellissimo.Paul also introduced newcomerNickalaides to the track who in only sixmonths managed to take out second placeand also set a track record over 456m. Thirdplace went to a handy dog Wave Fury trainedby Neville Jackson.BUNDABERGAll roads lead to Bundaberg in Februarywhere the running of the Maiden 1000 andYoung Guns takes the spotlight. There hasbeen plenty of maidens trialling lately with afew being held back for this race.So we should unearth a couple of specialdogs to be followed for months to come.Bundaberg hold a Jackpot dog and alsohas the random nomination fee free racewhere the club pays for all dogs nom fees inthat race. We also have some great raffleswith huge meat trays or seafood trays on offer.Congratulations on the changing of theguard for the Owners and TrainersAssociation in Bundy.The new president is John White and vicepresidentGarry Thorpe. They have big shoesto fill but they assure everyone they are keenchasers and ready to come out running. Bothclubs are looking forward to helping eachother.For a great day of country greyhoundracing actions head to Bundy, you will have agreat day out.Approved for racing in Queensland, New SouthWales, WA, SA & Northern Territory.Check the price against what you pay for wire!Capalaba greyhound of the yearHere Comes KurtRing Roger on 0403 025 429If no answer, leave name and messagewww.australiangreyhoundmuzzles.comBankcard, Mastercard or VisaDapto Greyhound Racing Clubis now calling for nominations for the 11th Country Winnebago PuppyAuction to be conducted by the Dapto Greyhound Racing ClubOnly pups sold throughthe Auction will beeligible for the $80,000Country WinnebagoPuppy Classic Series(520m) to be held atDapto in October/November/December2010.For nomination forms andfurther information, pleasecontact Dapto Greyhoundson (02) 4261 1080CAPALABAOur first meeting for the year was a goodstart, as although the noms were down asthey are everywhere our patrons turned upin numbers. We had good holds on the TAB.and the bar takings were OK.Our new track curator Adrian Gates has2010 Auction Final will beworth $50,000 to the winner!Auction: May 3, 2009Closing date for nominations, Monday February 16 at 4pm.Eligibility: For pups whelped between July 1, 2008 and January 8, 2009.Please Note: Dapto Club reserves the right not to accept all noms.email Paul@daptodogs.org.auVisit our websitewww.daptodogs.org.au or www.daptopuppyauction.com.austarted and is very keen and dedicated. Hehas been driving the lure and seems to have adeft touch.Our treasurer Marilyn Collett is nowour representative to QueenslandGreyhounds Ltd.for the south-east clubs.Robert Patching will take over the reinsfrom Bernie Culey as track manager onMarch 1.While in recess more work has been doneto improve the track surface, including somere-turfing.In conclusion we would like to see ourpatrons racing here and keeping the clubstrong. Remember that if you race on aSaturday you don’t have to trial on Sunday.Trainersplease noteWhen nominating for specialevents e.g. Novice, Time Trial,Young Guns etc, and it is the onlyevent you wish your greyhound tobe considered for please ensureyou advise or state ONLY e.g.Novice Only, Time Trial only.Should you not indicate ONLY,the grading panel will thenconsider and include you in otherevents should your greyhound beeligible to compete in them.The (February, 2009) Journal Page 34