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Plastic muzzle cleared for use in racesChair: Phil BennettMembers: Kerry WatsonChris WilliamsDavid StittMANAGEMENTGeneral Manager Darren Beavisdbeavis@graq.org.auChairman of Stewards Danny Ryandryan@graq.org.auInvestigations Cameron McLunecmclune@graq.org.auGrading Panel Eddie Little,elittle@graq.org.auRegistrar Liz Murrayemurray@graq.org.auFinancial 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 to theAuthority at PO Box 250, Albion,4010. Failure to provide this will resultin the advertiser being sent an accountfor advertisements which appear in allsubsequent Journals.THE GRA advises that fees may nowbe paid by EFTPOS, Bankcard, Visaand Mastercard. If you decide to payby Bankcard, Visa or Mastercard,you may do so by telephoning theAuthority on(07) 32627800.THE GRA has approved the use ofplastic muzzles in races in Queenslandfrom September 1.They are the Original AustralianNylon (Plastic) Greyhound Muzzle andcan be purchased through AzpakMarketing in Victoria.The muzzles were tested and trialledat Albion Park through reserve trials withvery good results.Stewards chairman Danny Ryan said:“The muzzles are well constructed andin my opinion have good safety factorsBluedale theright tonicfor JuneJULY 2006 will not be remembered byKallangur couple Jim and June Loye asone of the favourite times of their lives.June suffered a stroke. But it has led tothe couple enjoying a recent first-upgreyhound victory at Albion Park with thebitch Bluedale (Lindale Blue-MontanaSky).It was their first runner for almost aquarter of a century.Jim and June were married in 2001.They had been long-time friends whenJune was married to the late RayFerrington. Jim’s sister Jean is married toastute Kallangur dog man Joe Menary ofTad Smarter fame.Jim, from County Down in Ireland, hasbeen in Australia for 40 years.“June was a very good greyhoundtrainer many years ago,” said Jim. “Shetrained Deagon Depot to win the PuppyStakes at Lawnton.“She also reckons she had the largestand the smallest greyhounds to ever winat the Gabba.”They were the 42kg monster Zero Jinxwho won a 420m at the Gabba at 33-1, andthe 20.3kg midget Tax Stamp who was afine stayer at the track winning a numberof 704m races.Jim helped out with the Ferringtonkennel during those days and stayedfriends of the family when they gave thegame away many years ago.Ray died some years ago and June and4 dogs, 5 bitches. Whelped 23-6-07Sire:Dam:for racing greyhounds.“The muzzle is light and flexible andwill reduce injuries caused by wire muzzlesJim married in 2001.“My brother Gerald has had a fewdogs, and we always kept an interest withJoe (Menary) and his dogs,” said Jim.But when June suffered thatdebilitating stroke last year, Jim decidedit was time to get some help.So he and Gerald went out and boughtBluedale, then a 10 month old which istrained by Gerald, who now lives with Jimand June.Her first-up victory at Albion Park latein July was a thrill to rival any they’d had.Gozo Farmer(World Title-Loving Miss)Shop A Docket(Valentine’s Boy-Shocking Pink)Gozo Farmer (53 starts, 39 wins, 7 2nds, 4 3rds, 4 trackrecords 380m-550m)Shop A Docket (1st litter is flying! Currently owned byMichael Hickmott)$1500 each (vaccinated, ready to go at 3 months)Contact: Mark, Judy Stevens 0427186664The (September, 2007) Journal Page 2which often jam in a greyhound’smouth.”The use of the plastic muzzles is notcompulsory and will be at the trainersdiscretion.The current wire muzzles are stillpermitted for use.For further inquiries in regards to themuzzles, contact stewards at the GRA.The muzzles can be purchased bycontacting Roger Clark at AzpakMarketing (03) 93064806 or 0403 025429or email at clarkr@primusonline.com.auJim and June Loye,June's granddaughterGrace, and AlbionPark winner Bluedale.“We couldn’t control June,” said Jim.“She backed the dog and won over $100.“The entire family was at the track tosee her race.”While Bluedale is far from being achampion, Jim admits the greyhound helpskeep June going.“June comes with us when we gotrialling and enjoys every minute of thedog,” he said.Bluedale’s success has prompted theLoye to look at getting yet anothergreyhound.This time it will be from a BlackEnforcer-Landau Court litter bred byJim’s nephew Greg Lennon. The pups arejust born.John & GlendaDartContact either of usfor all your trainingrequirements.(02) 667253140432 252209