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Group 1 Sky Racing Brisbane Cup (520m)
ALBION PARK, 2 JULY
1st BLACK OPIUM
Breeding: Female Mar ’17 Black Magic Opal x Captivating Breeder/Owner: See The Dream Syndicate (Sergio Buccilli), Canterbury VIC Trainer: Jason Thompson, Pearcedale VIC First prize: $54,000 Odds: $4.20 Time: 29.44sec (Best) Margin: 6.75L 2nd: Special Cyndie 3rd: Who Told Stevie How the race was won: Australia’s sprint queen, Black Opium (5) jumped brilliantly and highballed out in front at near-track record pace. Starting at $4.20, Black Opium easily accounted for local idol Special Cyndie ($16.00), with Vic counterpart Who Told Stevie ($4.60) a further half-length away third in 29.44sec (Best). Black Opium registered her 27th win from 54 starts and landed her second G1, having won the Sapphire Crown (515m) at Sandown. It was also her sixth win from her past eight starts.
Black Opium with caretaker trainer Tony Brett.
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Greyhound Participant Support Program (GPS)
Participants in need of professional and confidential help with mental health issues, budgeting or debt management coaching, introductory legal advice or diet and nutrition advice for themselves or immediate family can call the independent Greyhound Participant Support Program on 1300 739 550. This program is free to participants and is provided by Assure Programs, who also offer 24 hr emergency psychological phone support. For more information, visit www.greyhoundcare.grv.org.au/ greyhound-participant-support/.
Greyhound research; can you help?
Greyhound owners and trainers are sought to assist with an important research project, being led by the University of Melbourne, into ‘what age do female greyhounds have their first and subsequent seasons’? The team is looking for owners and trainers who are willing to provide information about their female greyhounds, particularly those that have not been in season. Some of the greyhounds currently involved in the study have become unavailable and new greyhounds are required. The study is only open to all female greyhounds that do not receive any medication to stop then coming into season. The data currently produced from the study indicates that the average age of first season is 24 months old. The information obtained from this study will help owners and trainers plan the use of medications to control seasons and to develop new products to help control seasons which have no side effects. Participants in this research have little obligation. All that is required is information on the age of your females and notification when they do come into season. Additionally, the researchers will contact you from time to time to ascertain if any of your females have been in season. The study is being conducted by final year student Shirley Yu and overseen by Dr Natali Krekeler, senior lecturer in reproduction and Dr. Ray Ferguson, Monash Veterinary Clinic. If you could assist the program, please contact Dr Ray Ferguson rayferg@bigpond.net.au.
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Ballarat’s Enduro extravaganza!
The forward-thinking Ballarat GRC launches an exciting initiative next month – the Enduro (545m & 660m) / Tier 3 Cup (545m) series. In a proactive move, the club’s Racing Advisory Committee has received approval and support from GRV to schedule three weeks of 545m and 660m preludes, with the fourth week being a gala finals’ night. Sheldon Hamilton, on behalf of the BGRC RAC, says the progressive approach is designed to foster middle-distance and staying racing in a month-long series rather than one-off special events. He adds that the Enduro will bring together some of Victoria’s finest middle-distance and staying exponents during August. Adding greater interest and support for Tier 3 racing, the club has also scheduled the first-ever Tier 3 Cup and Consolation. “We may be the only club in Australia that has ever offered and provided opportunity for 20 races greater than 545m over three weeks and then a finals’ night – 2 x 660m; 2 x 545m; 2 x 545m Tier 3 Cup; and 0-4 GDR 660m.” Hamilton said.
BALLARAT ENDURO SERIES & TIER 3 CUP
545M SERIES | WORTH $5000 TO THE WINNER PRELUDES: Wednesday 5th, 12th, 19th August 2020 $1650, $475, $235 FINALS: Wednesday 26th August 2020 8 Fastest (No Reserves) $5000, $1500, $750 9-16 Fastest (Reserves 17/18) $3000, $900, $450
660M SERIES | WORTH $7000 TO THE WINNER
BALLARAT ENDURO SERIES | 545M & 660M | CONDITIONS
Special Events (Maidens Ineligible) Dog Must have a least 2 starts over the 545m at Provincial Level To be eligible for the Ballarat Enduro Finals night (26th August) greyhounds must start twice at the same distance in the prelude events Any greyhound that has started over 545m at a Tier 3 meeting on the following dates (3rd 10th and 17th August) will be ruled ineligible for the Open Series Finals. Finals decided in order of fastest time.
TIER 3 CUP | 545M | WORTH $3000 TO THE WINNER
TIER 3 CUP | 545M | CONDITIONS
To be eligible for the Tier 3 Cup 545m, greyhounds must start twice over 545m during the series A minimum of one start must be at a Tier 3 meeting on the following dates (3rd 10th and 17th August) Only the time recorded at Tier 3 meeting will count in terms of the final ranking Finals decided in order of fastest time When nominating it will not be listed as the Special/ Advertised Event. All 545M Races on Monday 3rd, 10th and 7th August will be the Preludes Tier 3 meetings will not have any advertised events and will require trainers to nominate for the 545m distance on 3rd 10th and 17th August. Any greyhound nominated for a Tier 3 545m on the 3rd, 10th and 17th August will be included in the series.
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NOMINATIONS
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SCRATCHINGS
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GRV BOARD
Peita Duncan (Chair) Greg Miller (Deputy Chair) Emmett Dunne Rob Greenall Marika McMahon Ray Bartolo Lisa Tripodi
