Victorian
Greyhound Weekly Volume 1
Number 30
Friday April 28 2017
Australia’s Greatest Champion? The mighty Zoom Top what a greyhound, for those lucky enough to see her race the “ Fawn Flash “ left a lasting impression. You have to ask the question has there ever been a better greyhound grace our tracks? Australian Greyhound Racing Association’s Neil Brown doesn’t think so. Read his special tribute to the mighty Zoom Top on Pages 16 and 17.
Paul & Michelle Westerveld 0412 887 226 -1-
From the Editor’s Desk Victorian Greyhound Weekly Edition 30 Friday April 28 Remember, you can subscribe to Victorian Greyhound Weekly absolutely FREE OF CHARGE. Simply register your email address with us and you will be sent an e-copy by email every Friday morning. Letters to the editor are always welcome on any topic of your choice. editor@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au Coming up over the next week: Friday April 28 Healesville, Bendigo, Geelong and Sale. Saturday April 29
Ballarat, Traralgon and The Meadows.
Sunday April 30
Sandown (SAP), Healesville Sale and Lang Lang Coursing
Monday May 1
Ballarat, Traralgon and Shepparton.
Tuesday May 2
Ballarat, Warragul and Geelong.
Wednesday May 3
The Meadows (MEP), Bendigo Warrnambool and Cranbourne.
Thursday May 4
Warragul, Shepparton, Ballarat and Sandown,
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Victorian Greyhound Weekly is edited and published by Roger J Clark, for Azpak Marketing PO Box 184, Grantville Vic, 3984. Email: editor@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au Facebook: ttps://www.facebook.com/search/1781809112100364/ local_search?surface=sist
BARCIA BALE
FABREGAS Black dog October 2010 36.5kg Bombastic Shiraz x Wicked Witch
Black dog March 2010 35kg Go Wild Teddy x Princess Bale
Career Statistics: 14 starts - 13 wins Prizemoney $136,075
STUD FEE
Career Statistics: 13 starts - 12 wins Prizemoney: $131,055
$3,300 inc. GST FROZEN ONLY
STUD FEE
$3,300 inc. GST FROZEN ONLY
Winner 2012 Group 1 National Sprint Championship
Winner 2012 Group 1 Maturity Classic Track Records: Maitland 450m - 24.90 Bulli 400m - 22.20 (in his maiden)
He was a superstar on the track and he is now A superstar sire Leading AGRA Sire of the year for 2016
Superstar who won 13 of 14 starts
Fabregas……….. Built for speed!
FERNANDO BALE
KIOWA PRODUCER* Dark brindle dog 31.5kg April 2011 Dragon Fire x Kay V Sweet Kay
White & brindle dog 29.7kg March 2013 Kelsos Fusileer* x Chloe Allen
Career Statistics: 44 starts - 35 wins 5 placings Prizemoney $1,299,370
STUD FEE
$4,400 inc. GST FROZEN ONLY
Winner of 8 Group 1 events Including G1 Golden Easter Egg, G1 National Sprint Championship, G1 Maturity Classic, G1 Topgun, G1 Adelaide Cup, G1 Peter Mosman Classic, as well as the G2 Bendigo Cup, G2 Traralgon Cup and the G3 Bill Collins Memorial. Track Records: Bendigo 425m 23.99 Traralgon 525m 29.80
STUD FEE
$1950 inc. GST Career Statistics: 94 starts - 50 wins, 19 placings FROZEN ONLY Member of the 2013 All-American team Winner of the 2013 Hollywood World Classic, 2013 Southland Derby and 2013 Chris Callas Memorial Stake. Perfect outcross for Australian bitches Kiowa Producer is undoubtedly one of the best bred American imports to ever stand at stud in Australia. What’s more, Kiowa Producer has the racetrack record to back up that claim, when you consider his overall record of 94 starts for 50 wins (Yes, 50 wins!) 15 seconds and four thirds.
Also Standing: Bekim Bale ($2750), Dyna Tron ($1650), Dyna Lachlan ($2200), Meticulous ($1500), Path To Power ($1500) and Velocette ($2200). Refund (less 10% nil pups) Credit Card facilities available (2% surcharge applies) Contact Paul & Michelle Westerveld 0412 887 226 Email: meticulouslodge@bigpond.com
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Metropolitan Winners Breeding and trainers of last week’s metropolitan winners. Victoria, NSW, South Australia and West Australia
11. Lady Xanthe (Cosmic Rumble x Nirimba Sapphire) Z. Wudarczyk 12. Harrison Miss (Nolen x Hilltop Snow) B. Rawlings
Angle Park - Monday April 17 1. Stack The Aces (Bella Infrared* x Honky Tonk Girl) B. Lellman 2. Ripper Fan Sam (Buck Feber x Spring Ann) A.Randall 3. Cooper Scooper (Paw Licking x Pearl's Bonnie) J. Haagmans 4. Canya Sassy (Brett Lee x Motown Girl) L. Rasmussen 5. Mako (Barcia Bale x Glory Of Love) Lauren Harris 6. Jay's Ace (Bakim Bale x Alana Blues) C. Butcher 7. Cash For Jam (Satanic Cash x Sweet Jam) R.Isaacson 8. Mr. Arjay (Magic Sprite x Mingle) C. Swain 9. Heading My Way (Lochinvar Marlow x Bogie Dawn) T. Murray 10. Shore;s Girl (Fabregas x On Shore) T. Rasmussen 11. Hilaria (Lochinvar Marlow x Clinga) S. Brook Albion Park - Monday April 17 1. Alpha Georgiou (Magic Sprite x Queen Of Cyprus) S. Zammit 2. Sisso's Joy (Shakey Jakey x Bakaara) M. Menken 3. Visigoth (Cosmic Rumble x Lizzy Tibay) G. Friend 4. Miss Minaj (Shakey Jakey x Tina's Show) T. Apap 5. Dream Blaster (Barcia Bale x Bizarre Barbie) R. Burman 6. Lodgement (Glen Gallon x Velocity Fire) S. Scott 7. Shoes To Fill (Tonk x Indiana Gold) T. Auckram 8. Quintastic (Collision x Diamondo) D. McGrath 9. Senor's Heir (El Grand Senor x Maple Syrup) C. Schmidt 10. Du Hast (Don't Knocka Him x Fernvale Flyer) A.Short Angle Park - Wednesday April 19 1. Billy Ray Bunter (Magic Sprite x Don's Premier) A.Chevalier 2. Dyna Hayley (Surf Lorian x Crystin Bale) T. Rasmussen 3. Mighty Barcia (Barcia Bale x Mighty Elite) S. Kerr 4. Blueberry Road (Cape Hawke x Power Of Blue) P. Fagan 5. Port Side (Barcia Bale x Sober) A. Miegel 6. Destini Surfer (Surf Lorian x Miss Abilene) Lester Harris 7. .Maz's Mitzi (Dashing Corsaie x Ritza Mitza) S. Meimetis 8. Brick Lane (Bella Infrared* x Honky Tonk Girl) Lauren Harris 9. Muguruza (Fabregas x El Sutro) K. Douglas 10. Mr. Dagwood (Don't Knocka Him x Special Premier) J. Banner
The Meadows (MEP) - Wednesday April 19 1. Roger's Express (Premier Fantasy* x Serena To Excel) J. Moody 2. Allen Kelvin (Radley Bale x Dyna Cari) S. Collins 3. Lektra Fire (Fabregas x Lektra Angie) A. Dailly 4. Meehan Dan (Fabregas x Miss Meehan) D. Elliot 5. Barnes Banana (Velocette x Khumbu) C. Treherne 6. Roger's In Town (Surf Lorian x My Kinda Music) M. Carter 7. Indi Allen (Turanza Bale x Ucme Typhoon) S. Ferguson 8. Josie Rumble (Kiowa Mon Manny* x Mystic Rumble) C. Grefell 9. Select Opal (Black Magic Opal x Bubba's Dream) K. Bailey 10. Mepunga Tycoon (Barcia Bale x Mepunga Nicky) J. Britton 11. Sudden Burst (Spring Gun x Reimburst) G. O'Keefe 12. Dyna Mimi (Djays Octane x Fotoula Bale) H. Collins Albion Park - Wednesday - April 19 1. Kinda Hot (Fabregas x Spirited Flame) D. Moore 2. Kulu Dot Com (Cosmic Rumble x Kulu Mystery) J. Clarson 3. Max Be Donna (Late Shoe Lee x Paris Poer) C. Wills 4. Lord Sirius (Barcia Bale x Adhara Curl) J. Crawford 5. Tahlia's Way (Spring Gun x Miami Gold) J. Dart 6. Ima Paceman (Brett Lee x Ima Geisha Girl) N. Catchpole 7. Interaction (Lochinvar Marlow x Miss Moreish) G. Keep 8. Celebrity Babe (Fabregas x Princess Tartia) C. Chandler 9. Raquel's Magic (Magic Sprite x Tuscany Sally) W. Elson 10. Harbour Drive (Oaw Licking x Light Harbour) M. Dunner _____________________________________________
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Metropolitan Winners Breeding and trainers of last week’s metropolitan winners Victoria, NSW, South Australia and West Australia. Wentworth Park - Wednesday April 19 1. Sound Advice (El Grand Senor x Katie Oi Oi) C. Proctor 2. Utah Miss (SH Avatar* x Ebby Miss) J. Satti 3. Central Park (Barcia Bale x Cosmic Aphrodite) M. Bell 4. Milky Jones (Spring Gun x Irish Marina) C. Carl 5. She's Grand (El Grand Senor x Maple Syrup) R. O'Brien 6. Nana Road (Oaks Road x Nana Cook) M. Bell 7. Oakdale Miss (Zulu Zeus x Transmit) S. Jones 8. Instant Reaction (Swift Fancy x Hot Response) K. Midson 9. Spring Inferno (Barcia Bale x Spring Mitten) P. Bignel 10. Fascinate Jasper (Lochinvar Marlow x Fascinate Marina) P. Mattress Cannington - Wednesday April 19 1. Rumble Gundi (Collide x Senora Gundi) C. Bennett 2. Sahannah Monelli (Barcia Bale x Dyna Sandy) D. Hobby 3. Get Over It (Kelsos Fuslieer* x High Recall) E. Crudeli 4. Hello I'm Leo (Magic Sprite x Typhoon Monelli) B. Maclean 5. Hello Bobby (Spring Gun x Everywhere) J. Palkos 6. Saint Lucia (Barcia Bale x Not In Kansas) C. Halse 7. Donald Tux (Lochinvar Marlow x Oxley Opal) T. Erenshaw 8. Pyredos Monelli (Bekim Bale x Luba Monelli) D. Hobby 9. Zipping Darryl )Oaks Road x Natalie Rass) K. Charles 10. Here's Linda (Collision x Here's Hayley) B. McPherson 11. Unique Olivia) Collision x Laura Allen) E. Campana 12. Buster Keeping (Fabregas x Indigo Gem) B. Cook
7. Swap Ya (Fear Zafonic* x Cels Honey) T. Apap 8. Cyndie's Magic (Magic Sprite x Regal Silver) W. Elson 9. Cash Explosion (Elite State x Stubborn Babe) D. Turley 10. Kulu Jasper (Cosmic Rumble x Kulu Mystery) K. Gooding 11. Windy Girl (Vee Man Vane x Frosty Dooley) K. Harradance Angle Park - Thursday April 20 1. Bessie Belle (Cape Hawke x Rustic Reeta) J. Quinlivian 2. Blaxland (Barcia Bale x Aunty Chopper) R. Murray 3. Bogie Bekim (Bekim Bale x Bogie Skye) B. Rawlings 4. Springvale Bryne (Oaks Road x Little Looper) G. Harris 5. Huayra (Cosmic Rumble x Cool Keepsake) K. Corby 6. Signal Peak (Cape Hawke x Rustic Reeta) J. Quinlivian 7. Striker Klinsman (Dyna Tron x So Faithful) T. Rasmussen 8. Dixie Anne (Barcia Bale x Motorette) N. Newlyn 9. Aston Tadita (Kinloch Brae* x Aston Caviar) L. Fagan 10. Danyo's Tom (Cosmic Rumble x Danyo's Kelly) Lauren Harris 11. Raven Sky (Lochinvar Marlow x Amity Kinship) J. Hurley
Sandown - Thursday April 20 1. Aston Rioli (Barcia Bale x Aston Elle) J. Greenough 2. Golden Girl (Farmor Las Vegas x Soul Calibur) A.Britton 3. Dundee Calypso (Barcia Bale x Crown Poker) G. Scott-Smith 4. Henry (Nolen x Set To Talk) J. McIntyre 5. McNeo (Magic Sprite x Ruby Ha Ha) R. Neocleous 6 .Fanta Bale (David Bale x Ucme Typhoon*) R. Britton 7, Tito Mojito (Nolen x Fancy Mojo) M. Giles 8. Worm Burner (Oaks Road x Little Looper) S. Thompson 9. Dundee Osprey (Fabregas x Dundee Rose) Albion Park - Thursday April 20 1. Roll So Deep (Fabregas x Spirited Flame) C. Riordon G. Scott-Smith 2. Neeky's Way (Spring Gun x Miami Gold) J. Dart 10. Tuffy Bale (Turanza Bale x Dyna Violet) H. Collins 3. Precious To Me (Cosmic Rumble x Shakeby) 11. He Shall Fred (Talk's Cheap x Shall See) G. Gilbert D. Crawford 4. Magic Hornet (Barcia Bale x Bizarre Barbie) 12. Mano Warrior (Oaks Road x Kingston Belle) R. Burman W. Vassallo 5. Joyce Rumble (Cosmic Rumble x Dolcinea) S. Kavanagh 6. Aza Zeus (Dyna Lachlan x Pearl La Zinger) J. McCarthy - 5-
Metropolitan Winners Breeding and trainers of last week’s metropolitan winners. Victoria, NSW, South Australia and West Australia
Albion Park - Sunday April 23 1. Wiggle Emma (Give Me Five x Lemon Tree Lady) D. Turley 2. Boomtron Comet (Dyna Tron x Noaki Comet) K. Boan 3. Cecil Benz (Fabregas x On The Ball) K. Boan 4. Colliding (Collision x Pink Jeans) J. Gallaway 5. Farmour Chips (Farmor Las Vegas x Dunbro Lilly) S. Scott 6. Luckman (Cosmic Chief x Lucky Star) G. Friend 7. Barra Fun (Fabregas x Burra Time) C. Houston 8. Fabulous Wall (Fabregas x Regal Silver) D. Gilroy 9. Cory's Diamond (Glen Gallon x Elle's Diamond) J. Edwards 10. Queen Of Show (College Causeway* x Melon Coshy) D. Gilroy 11. Bundy Cutter (Fabregas x Spirited Flame) D. Moore 12.Diamond Jakey (Shakey Jakey x Honey Web) K. Boan
The Meadows - Saturday April 22 1. Obi Kenobi (Pure Octane x Diamond Series) G. Campbell 2. Angel Dash (Walk Hard x Dirty Angel) J. Sharp 3. Crackerjack Kate (Djays Octane* x Five Percent) M. Delbridge 4. Allen Gerwen (Radley Bale x Dyna Cari) S. Collins 5. In A Spin (Velocette x Spindle) P. Dapiran 6. Mitcharlie Mia (Dont Knocka Him x Proper Lucy) A.Azzopardi 7. Telarah Flash (Lochinvar Marlow x Lilley's Flash) R. Britton 8. Matt Machine (SH Avatar* x Love To Rock) J. Ennis 9. Petra Allen (Fabregas x Erica Allen) H. Collins 10. Allen Xander (Turanza Bale x Carol Allen) R. Camilleri 11. Raw Ability (Barcia Bale x Bugatti Flyer) K. Osborne 12. Amelia Christa (Head Bound x Little Bit Fancy) Sandown (SAP) - Sunday April 23 1. Alpha Aion (Magic Sprite x Queen Of Cyprus) R. Moore J. Britton Wentworth Park - Saturday April 22 2. Evanta Nemo (Fabregas x Cheergirl) B. Pursell 1. Sound Advice (El Grand Senor x Kati Oi Oi) 3. Serendipitous (Collision x Telling You) B. Divirgillio C. Proctor 4. Kalani Klare (Djays Octane* x Vegas Secrets) 2. Glengarrie Boy (Fabregas x Bad Girl Tilly) M. Gatt C. Capuano 3. Milky Jones (Spring Gun x Irish Marina) C. Carl 5. Cadalora (Spring Gun x Reimburst) I. Garland 4. Chase The Cash (El Grand Senor x Time And Money) 6. Barnes Banana (Velocette x Khumbu) C. Treherne C. Watts 7. Zipping Angus (Malfoy x Pink Badana) J. Ennis 5. Rita's Boy (Collision x Ritza Rita) M. Gatt 8. Vostok (Oaks Road x Full Noise Turbo) A. Langton 6. Chevy King (Fabregas x Chevy Miss) C. Proctor 9. Alpha Demeter (Cosmic Rumble x Queen Of Cyprus) 7. Mighty Muzza (Lochinvar Marlow x Hilda's Charm) J. Britton M. Abela 10.Chasin' Crackers (Fabregas x Lady Arko) G. Rounds 8. Mister Twister (Collision x Double Twist) J. Mackay 11. Irish Moments (Cosmic Chief x Scanty Miss) 9. Miss Foxy Lee (Magic Sprite x Cristalle) D. Swain R. Britton 10. Cosmical (Cosmic Rumble x Provoked) NOW AVAILABLE C. Chappelow FREE Classified advertising for Pups for sale. Maximum 5 lines, email bookings only, must be in by Cannington - Saturday April 22 4.30pm Mondays 1. Sneaky Ripper (Swift Fancy x Rip It Up) T. Gummow 2. Thunder Rama (Hallucinate x Banarama) J. Iwanyk BLOCK ADS WITH PIC FROM $20 3. Marydoll (Elite State x Flying Sienna (C. White) 4. Never In Kansas (Barcia Bale x Not In Kansas) advertising@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au E. Crudeli 5. France Soir (Magic Sprite x Magic Capers) P. Stuart Greyhound Data provides information about greyhounds 6. Peppered (Spiral Nikita* x West On Bluebord) from all over the world with pedigree C. Halse information drawn from the last four 7. Cobra Clutch (Turanza Bale x Mini Emily) J. Marsh 8. Belt Up Foss (Barcia Bale x Dozen Oysters) P. Brown centuries. 9. Flying Kayla (Bekim Bale x Flying Machine) C. Halse Online are 4,026,078 race results and 2,163,692 greyhound 10. Standard Issue (Mogambo x Sweet Blitz) G. Martin pedigrees. 11. Mini Earner (High Earner x Mini EEmily) J. Marsh http://www.greyhound-data.com/ 12. Franky Doyle (Barcia Bale x She's Historic) Barcia Bale J. Wright. -6-
Talking Breeding seven dogs and four bitches, whelped in March 2015, by Spring Gun, which resulted in ten named, Don’t Tell Jo, Elzy Lay, Fairbridge Boy, Fittler, Gunshot Ridge, Mallee Pearl, Mallee Spring, Stagecoach Mary, Tom Hom and Winchester Arms, with more than half of the litter having won races to date and all but one of the others been placed.
Talking Breeding with Roger Clark
Nine for Fabio
VICTORIA Victorian Litter Registrations Week Ending April 4 Sire/Dam
Breeder
Magic Sprite x Pearl Irene
6
3 A. Della Bosca
My Bro Fabio x Grand Illusion
4
5 M. Dapiran
Stagger x Scooter’s Girl
5
2 J. Caulfield
Where’s Pedro x Bring The Action
1
2 P. Sofra
My Bro Fabio
NORTHWOOD breeder, Mandy Dapiran, has a nice litter of nine pups on the list this week, by freakish sprinter and highly rated stud prospect, My Bro Fabio Totals (* Import or O/Seas based sire) 16 12 4 litters (Ave 7.0) (March 2012 Turanza Bale x Flamenco, whose dam is String of Pearls by Where’s Pedro x Zarbo (Bright Ebony x Gold THIS week’s review of the four litters on the Victorian Serenade). Litter Registrations list, for the week ending April 4, The four dogs and five bitches are from the begins with a nice litter of nine pups by outstanding sire, beautifully bred bitch, Grand Illusion (February 2012 El Magic Sprite (March 2008 Brett Lee x Glamorous). Grand Senor x Premier Babe), whose dam is by Premier Registered by Angela Della Bosca, from Young, Fantasy* x Ikari Babe (Brett Lee x Bentley Babe) and the six dogs and three bitches are from the very well worth noting Bentley Babe is by Head Honcho x bred bitch, Pearl Irene (May 2011 Collision x Malawi Blue. Chinatown Babe), whose dam is by Fortified Rush* x Grand Illusion is from a litter of five named, Counter Power (Gun Law Osti x Silver Wish), which of which included, Grand Empire, Grand Legacy, Geand course, makes her a half sister to the outstanding stayers, Reward and Grandiva. Chinatown Lad and Fallen Zorro, along with a list of Their dam also produced winners from her only other handy winners. two other litters, whelped in January 2010 by Where’s She is from a litter which included Kikem Babe, Pedro and April 2013 by Cosmic Rumble. Kikem China, Kikem Li Na, and Kikem New Orlean, Grand Illusion raced 30 times, for four wins and with their dam also producing winners from her other nine placings, winning over 410 metres at Horsham litters, by Elite State, Lilli Pilli Lad (twice), Solve The (23.63), 390 metres at Shepparton (22.04), 425 metres at Puzzle, Spring Gun and Where’s Pedro. Bendigo (24.39) and 350 metres up the straight at Pear Irene raced 52 times, for the handy record of Healesville (19.16). 20 wins and 15 placings, winning seven times over 440 She has four named offspring on file from her first metres at Canberra (25.13), where she also won twice litter, Chain Of Fire, Flying Mia, Flying Vulcan and over 310 metres (17.71) and once over 530 metres Vulcan, who were whelped in December 2014, by (30.68), three times over 520 metres at Dapto (29.98), Flying Scott* (April 2000 Awesome Assassin x twice over 450 metres at Bathurst (25.73), where she Highland Bride), whose dam is by Toss The Teddy x also won over 520 metres (30.18) and won over 520 Cooladine Suzy (Freewheeler x Myreenie Sue*). metres at Wentworth Park (29.99), 400 metres at Wagga (23.46) and 457 metres at Temora. She has winners on file from her first litter, of -7-
Talking Breeding Talking Breeding Victoria - continued
Victorian Stud Services January 2017
Stagger litter Stagger
STUD Service registrations for Victoria, released by GRV, for the first month of 2017, show a total of 36 services registered, by 23 individual sires. The full list of registrations during January, for all sires, in alphabetical order, is as follows: Banjo Boy 4 Barcia Bale 1 Black Magic Opal 1 Chasin Mikado 1 Collision 1 Don’t Knocka Him 1 El Grand Senor 2 PYRAMID HILL breeder, John Caulfield has a litter of Fabregas 1 seven pups on the list this week by the under-rated sire, Fernando Bale 3 Stagger (August 2009 Primo Uno x Instructed First). Hooksy 2 The five dogs and two bitches are from the KC And All* 1 beautifully bred, lightly raced bitch, Scooter’s Girl Kelsos Fusileer* 1 (December 2010 Mogambo x Girl Aloud), whose dam Keybow 1 is by Spiral Nikita* x Crystal Entity (Just The Best x Kinloch Brae* 3 Graceful Affair). My Bro Fabio 2 She is from a very good litter, which included Neb 1 Evie’s Entity, Gambo Girl, Hez Aloud, Heza Hustler, Nitro Burst 1 Lango, Loud One, Marley Girl and Zoenah’s Entity. Peter Rocket 1 Their good dam was an excellent producer, with Premier Boloney 1 winners from each of her other litters, by El Galo, Pure Titanium 1 Fabregas and Vee Man Vane, with one named from a Smart Missile 1 second Mogambo litter, whelped in April 2015. Stagger 4 Scooter’s Girl raced five times, for a win over 520 Swift Fancy 1 metres at Cranbourne (30.87) in November 2012. She has winners on file from two previous litters, INVITATION whelped in February 2014 by Oaks Road and November Invitation to all Owners, Trainers, Studmasters and 2014 by Banjo Boy. Breeders. If you have a story to tell about the part you play in greyhound racing, let us know, bred a Three for Pedro litter, have a special greyhound, whatever, we’d love CRANBOURNE breeder, Pat Sofra has the final litter to hear from you. on this week’s Victorian list, which has three pups by editor@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au Where’s Pedro (April 2002 Brett Lee x Elusive Rebel). The one dog and two bitches are from the well bred, unraced bitch, Bring The Action (March 2011 Heavy Duty Webbing Aston Galilee x Little Sioux), whose dam is by Brett Lead with safety clip Lee x Pretty Portrait (Black Shiraz x Prima Portrait). She was the only pup named in her litter and her Colours, Black, Light Yellow, Red, dam has nine other named offspring on file from four litters, by Collision, Dyna Lachlan, Premier Fantasy and Yellow, Pink, Blue, Green: Vapour Whirl. Price: $13.50 Bring The Action has one previous litter of her Ring Graham Moscow: own on file, three dogs and two bitches, whelped in 0412 243 655 February 2015, by Barcia Bale. www.greyhoundgear.com.au -8-
BANJO BOY 42 starts 16 wins 7 seconds 9 thirds $157,650 Won the 2014 Group 2 Cranbourne Cup Meadows 29.73 29.91 Sandown 29.73 (M) 29.46 29.57 29.01 29.14
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$ 880 FROZEN
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Talking Breeding Talking Breeding NEW SOUTH WALES
Barcia Bale
NSW Whelping Report Week Ending January 15 Sire/Dam
Dog
Bitch
Breeder
Barcia Bale x Blue Inclusion
8
1 B. Williams
Barcia Bale x Tweed Chic
2
7 M. Johnston
Collision x Midnight Cuddle
5
5 G. Sprod
El Grand Senor x Rozehill Sanya
3
2 K. Gordon
Fernando Bale x Apache Kitten
5
2 J. Clancy
Magic Sprite x Michelle My Bell
2
1 W. Chandler
My Bro Fabio x Country Serenade 3
1 T. Atkins
My Bro Fabio x Sideshow Alley
5
1 C. Williams
Nitro Burst x Mann She’s Fast
1
0 R. Hatton
Shakey Jakey x Drama Zarr
1
2 C. Miller
Shakey Jakey x Koveski Zarr
3
4 A. Weekes
Spring Gun x Steffi’s Lara
3
3 C. Carl
Swift Fancy x Moonshine Whippy 5
4 J. Kerr
Their dam, Halzani, also produced winners from her three other litters, by Collision, Spring Gun and Surf Lorian. Tweed Chic raced 59 times, for six wins and 16 placings, winning five times over 520 metres at Albion Park (29.87) and also over 420 metres at Lismore (24.30).
Ten for Collision
ST. MARYS breeder, Greg Sprod has a nice litter of ten pups on the list this week, by veteran stud success, Collision (August 2001 Awesome Assassin x Rumble Two Barcia Bale litters Spirit). TWO litters on the NSW list this week by leading The five dogs and five bitches are from the metropolitan sire, Barcia Bale (March 2010 Go Wild beautifully bred bitch, Midnight Cuddle (May 2012 Brett Teddy x Princess Bale). Lee x Midnight Movie), whose dam is by Spiral Nikita* Wagga Wagga breeder, Bruce Williams has the x Midnight Drama (Go Wild Teddy x Ready To Rise). first of the two litters, which has eight dogs and one She is from a handy litter which included Banjo’s bitch, from the well bred bitch, Blue Inclusion Retreat, Loose Affair, Master Shot, Midnight Ripple, (September 2011 Cosmic Rumble x Right On Ruby), Odd Sox, Secret Shot and Singing Sammy. whose dam is by Hallucinate x Ruby Red Lips (Token Their prolific producing dam has a total of 43 Prince x Osti’s Dream). named offspring from seven litters, with good winners on She is from her dam’s first Cosmic Rumble litter, file from all of her six other litters, by Barcia Bale, which included Astronomic, Black Dymas, Cee Sheen, Bombastic Shiraz, Buck Fever, Collision, Shakey Jakey Miracle Malcolm, Naco Crazy and Vesta, with their dam and Where’s Pedro. also producing winners from a second Cosmic Rumble Midnight Cuddle raced 16 times for four wins and litter, whelped in January 2013, after previously whelped three placings, winning over 525 metres at Wagga a litter of three named, by Collision, in January 2010. (31.04), 600 metres at Dapto (35.02), 630 metres at Blue Inclusion raced 49 times for eight wins and Nowra (36.75) and 618 metres at Richmond $35.77). 14 placings, winning five times over 530 metres at She has one previous litter of two dogs and two Cannington (30.69) and twice over 405 metres at bitches on file, whelped in March 2015 by Jagger Mandurah (22.86), where she also won over 490 metres Swagger. (27.96). Banora Point breeder, Mark Johnston has the second Barcia Bale litter, which has two dogs and seven bitches, from the well bred bitch, Tweed Chic (May 2012 PUPS FOR SALE Velocette x Hulzani), whose dam is by Hallucinate x My Girl Zani (Silent Emotion x Highland Bride). ADVERTISE YOUR PUPS FOR SALE HERE Tweed Chic is from a litter which included Kilara, From $20.00 Mullaway, Renatus, Sheridon and Twin Ribs. advertising@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au Totals (* Import or O/Seas based sire)
46 33 13 litters (Ave 6.1)
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Talking Breeding NEW SOUTH WALES Continued
Fernando Bale litter
Shakey Jakey Fernando Bale
Molong breeder, Augustus Weekes has the other Shakey Jakey litter, which has three dogs and four bitches, from MURWILLUMBAH breeder, John Clancy has a nice Drama Zarr’s half sister, Kovesi Zarr (March 2012 Just litter of seven pups on the list this week, by former The Best x Midnight Drama. champion sprinter, Fernando Bale (March 2013 Kelsos She is from a litter of only two named, which Fusileer* x Chloe Allen). included Taree Zarr. The five dogs and two bitches are from the well Like Drama Zarr, she was lightly raced with just bred bitch, Apache Kitten (Pure Octane x Solid Return), six starts, from which she recorder four placings, two whose dam is by Kobble Creek x Travelling Gold over 450 metres at Bathurst, where she was also placed (Credibility x Gotta Be Solid). over 520 metres and 400 metres at Coonamble. She is from a litter of four named, which included Hartigan, Pretty Solid and Solid Octane, with their dam Fancy that also having winners on file from her three other litters, OUR final litter for review this week has nine pups by by Awesome McLaren, Go Wild Teddy and Surf Lorian. Swift Fancy (November 2007 Collision x Flash Fancy). Apache Kitten raced 30 times, for ten wins and 19 Registered by Forest Reefs breeder, Joanne Kerr, placings, winning six times over 600 metres at Albion the five dogs and four bitches, are from the very well Park (35.08), where she also won twice over 520 metres bred bitch, Moonshine Whippy (September 2011 El (30.34) and won over 635 metres at Lismore (37.93). Grand Senor x Kiacatoo Pearl), whose good producing She is already a proven producer with winners dam is by History Lesson x Naughty Thoughts (Go Wild from the nine named offspring in her first litter, whelped Teddy x Ready To Rain). in March 2014 by Magic Sprite. She is from a litter which included Boppa Louie, Dusty Moonshine, Mack Station, Moonshine Lani, Two Shakey litters Moonshine Pearl, Moonshine Taylah and Wild TWO litters on this week’s list by the well bred, under- Moonshine. rated sire, Shakey Jakey (May 2012 Collision x Ciacatoo Their dam also produced some good winners from Pearl). her two previous litters, whelped in December 2009 by Mullion Creek breeder, Colin Miller has the first Collision, which included now successful sire, Buck of the two litters, which has one dog and two bitches, Fever and May 2012 by Collision. from the very well bred bitch, Drama Zarr (August 2010 Moonshine Whippy raced 26 times for three wins Big Daddy Cool x Midnight Drama), whose dam is by and four placings, winning over 420 metres at Lismore Go Wild Teddy x Ready To Rise (Token Prince x Ready (24.75), 480 metres at Grafton (27.66) and 484 metres at To Rain). Casino (27.76) with placings over 525 metres at The She is from a litter of four named, which included Meadows, 515 at The Gardens and 520 metres at Dapto. Big Daddy Zarr, Midnight Zarr and Pumped Up Zarr, She has one previous litter on file, of five dogs and with their dam producing good winners from her five Five bitches, whelped in February 2016, by Al Moran. other litters, by Bond, Hallucinate, Just The Best, Spiral Advertise in Victorian Greyhound Weekly Nikita* and Where’s Pedro. Contact Graham Lunney Drama Zarr was lightly raced, with just 13 starts, 0488 669 886 which resulted in two wins and five placings, with wins Email: over 525 metres at Wagga (30.76) and 530 metres at advertising@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au Canberra (30.96). - 11 -
GRNSW News PROPOSED NEW LICENSING FRAMEWORK EXPLAINED Regulatory News 21/04/2017 Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) advises that it intends to issue a discussion paper on a new licensing framework for the NSW greyhound racing industry. The intent of the new licensing framework is to assist in ensuring the highest standard of care is given to greyhounds at all stages of their life cycle. The new framework will tackle deficiencies in the current licensing framework where there are licensing gaps at crucial stages in a greyhound’s development and addresses the limitations of the current framework regarding minimum standards of entry into the industry. The framework also addresses a range of key recommendations made by the Greyhound Industry Reform Panel which stated that a new licensing scheme was required to support improved animal welfare. The changes proposed in the new licensing framework involve new licence categories, tiered licences and competency requirements, and reflect a process that the other two racing codes have undertaken for several years. The proposed new licence categories are licences for whelpers, rearers and educators. This will ensure young greyhounds are always in the care of a licensed person during the crucial stages of their development. In addition, licenses for owners are also proposed. This will ensure those who purchase greyhounds take ultimate responsibility for them and remain engaged in both the industry and the entire lifecycle of their greyhounds. A tiered licensing scheme will require all participants to maintain minimum standards of performance related to the care, career longevity and welfare of their greyhounds. Participants who demonstrate evidence of good management practices and positive outcomes through an assessment of their performance and experience, may be given the opportunity to have a greater number of greyhounds in their care, should they want. Under a tiered licensing scheme, new participants to the industry will have to undertake a staged approach on their way to obtaining a full license. As with a driver’s licence, as the new participant grows in knowledge, skills and experience, the restrictions associated with lower tiers will be gradually lifted for them. In addition, it is proposed there will be competency criteria for all licenses. New entrants to the industry will have to undergo education aligned to the nationally-endorsed racing training package (applicable to all three racing codes) and demonstrate their understanding of the relevant competency units prior to being issued a full licence.
Existing participants will also need to meet competency standards, but will be given the opportunity, where appropriate, to demonstrate their current competencies which they have developed through previous learning and experience in the industry. GRNSW encourages participants to view the new licensing framework as a significant improvement on current practices that will improve animal welfare outcomes and standards that are demanded by the community. All participants are strongly encouraged to provide feedback on the proposed changes when the discussion paper is released and become engaged in the changes so that they receive the best outcomes for themselves and their greyhounds. It is expected that the discussion paper will be available in May.
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AGRA Special Australia’s greatest champion? Neil Brown
The mighty Zoom Top what a greyhound, for those lucky enough to see her race the “ Fawn Flash “ left a lasting impression. You have to ask the question has there ever been a better greyhound grace our tracks? I don't think so for sheer versatility she stands alone as the best ever. It's amazing that she raced some 35 years ago but the legend lives on and so it should. I count myself privileged to have seen her race and win the N.C.A. Cup at Sandown Park in 1969. The night of the heats was the night I met an idol an icon. I got to pat the champion and chat with her owner-trainer-breeder the late Hec Watt. In my teens at the time I position myself in the owner-trainers car park selling form guides, there was no way I was going to miss out being close to the champion, what a thrill it was, one I'll never forget. Whelped August 1966 by Black Top from Busy Beaver she was one of five pups bred at Rossmore by Hec and Leah Watt. All the pups in the litter won races with her sister Busy's Charm an outstanding greyhound in her own right, she won 52 races. Zoom Top commenced racing at just 14 months of age she won a maiden over 500 yards at Goulburn on October 21,1967 first prize $10. In that early race period she won just seven races of her first 21 starts. She raced very green and was competing against older dogs in top grade when most pups would be starting their careers. Her greatness was about emerge on March 16, 1969 over 732 at Harold Park she lead most of the way for a hollow victory by 15 lengths in 43.50, just .30 outside the long standing track record. Trainer Hec Watt then decided to run her in the Wentworth Park Gold Cup. In a stunning victory over Only Ten she gave him five lengths lead and won by two.
The following week Zoom Top defeated Only Ten again, this time at Harold Park. She ran 43.30 just .10 outside Bright Pleasure's track record. It was only the third time a greyhound had run that quick a time at Harold Park. Following those victories Zoom Top won at Muswellbrook in their championship over 548 and the Association Cup over 732 at Harold Park. She then ran a gallant second in the Winter Stake final over 457 meters following up two days later to record track record time at Beenleigh over 795 meters, returning to Grafton to win the Cup there over 402. She again won at Grafton over the 675 meters followed by a top grade win at Harold Park over 457. All of the above races took place in the space of 21 days. If that wasn't enough Hec Watt put her over the 292 metre straight course at Richmond for the Oaks she won the heat and final in 16.10,just .20 outside the track record. Zoom Top finished the year off with wins in the Dapto Silver Collar 507 metres, Sydney Cup over 722 at Wentworth Park in track record time of 43.20. Then in front of 14,000 people won the St.Leger over 530 metre at Wenty establishing a new Australian record for stake earnings of $17,798 and won the first of her two NSW Greyhound of the Year titles. Zoom Top's race performances of 1968 is an example of what she was capable of and how versatile a greyhound she was. Any distance, any track, any surface it all came the same to “Sweetie”. In 1969 the situation was similar winning feature events all over the country in track record times being adored by all that came to see her race. A number of the feature wins over the longer journey she won for a second time like her 50 th race win from 96 starts in 1969 was the Association Cup final. Watt answered many requests to take Zoom Top to different tracks and areas such was the demand for her presence she hardly let anyone down creating new figures on most occasions. She raced as brilliant through her 100th start as she did in the early part of her career. Zoom Top broke the Newcastle record in the final of NSW District Distance Championship and at her 100th start equalled the track record for 676 metres at Maitland. Later winning her second successive Queensland Distance Title at Beenleigh over 795 metres breaking her own track record while notching her 11 th straight distance victory.
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AGRA Special Australia’s greatest champion In the twilight of her grand career in 1970 she broke her own 457 metre record at Temora, won a top grade sprint at Olympic Park in time just .30 outside the record and went within .10 of the eight-year-old Orange 494 track record. On March 14,1970 Zoom Top won race number 68, when she took out the Singleton Gold Cup over 640 metres. Five starts later her long and remarkable career came to an end when she ingloriously finished last at Wentworth Park over 722 metres. She had severely pulled a muscle in her back leg. Zoom Top raced 136 times for 68 wins, 25 seconds and 14 thirds. She won an Australian record $59,032 in prizemoney. In today's terms it may be the equivalent of over $400,000 or even more in prizemoney. She contested 64 races over distances 617 to 695 metres for 39 wins, 13 seconds and five thirds. She was unplaced just seven times of these two were fourths and three could be attributed to injury. Zoom Top raced on 27 different tacks, winning on 24 of them, she set or equalled 15 track records and won races from 292 metres to 795 metres, winning from every box including boxes nine and ten at Richmond when the club raced up the straight. Zoom Top made 17 of the 21 major finals she contested winning 11. Those wins included Wentworth Park Gold Cup 68, 69 Association Cup 68, 69 Richmond Oaks 68, Dapto Silver Collar 68, Sydney Cup 68, Summer Cup 68, NSW St Leger 68, Olympic Park Distance Championship 69 and NCA Cup at Sandown 69. Zoom Top died of a stroke at the age of 13 and was buried under a fruit tree on the Watt's property at Ballina in northern New South Wales . Very few past champions are mentioned in the same breath as Zoom Top perhaps only Chief Havoc. One thing is for certain we will never see the likes of her again. Neil Brown from "The Australian Greyhound Racing Association".
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Longwood Coursing Club Trials every Sunday morning from 8.30 - 10am last ticket sold and Tuesdays by appointment with Gary Robinson 0439 981 270. advance. Julie Stefanos, Secretary Phone/Fax: 5798 5257
National Coursing Association of Victoria Inc. Executive: Secretary: Ms Sue Delaney (Melton GRC) Phone: 03 9740 0444 Mobile: 0425 737 418 Emails: Secretary@ncavic.com.au Benalla Coursing Club Postal Address: 6 Mark Court, DIGGERS REST 3427 Enquiries to:President: Andrew Scott President: Mr Peter Craig (Lang Lang Coursing E: andyscott@hotmail.com M: 0400 077 617 Club) T: 0418 399 911 Vice President: Mr Geoff Villinger (VCC) T: 0417 524 Vice President: John Carr M: 0439 115 190 632 Treasurer: Ms Heather Villinger (Longwood Coursing Secretary/Treasurer: Murray Hehir Club) Contact details E: mhehir@optusnet.com.au Mob: 0417 Other Executive members are: 548 971 Bernie Ryan (Werribee CC); Tony Smith (Werribee Trialling: Contact Murray Hehir for all information on CC); Murray Hehir (Benalla PCC); John Clay (Lang trial times Lang CC), John Barsby (Werribee CC); John McFarlane Track Distance: Approx. 340 metres. (Melton GRC); Garry Robinson (Longwood CC); Facilities: The Grandstand gives a commanding view Carolyn Mills (Benalla PCC). over proceedings and the bar is open. Great food is Life Members of the National Coursing Assoc. of Vic. prepared and served by the ladies of the club in the Mr K Callaghan; Mr S Cleghorn; Mr P Craig; Mr G takeaway food bar. Parking is available inside or outside Fitzpatrick; Mr A Grimmond; Mr J Harris; Mr D the race course. Hinks; Mr J Maple; Mrs M Mills; Mr T Mills; Mr T Accomodation: There are many motels within driving Smith; Mr J Van Echteld; Mr G Villinger; Ms H distance to the track. Villinger. Mr P Lambert (dec.); Mrs W Pearl (dec.); Mr N Ryan (dec.) Mr R Adams (dec.) Lang Lang Coursing Club http://ncavictoria.com/2252/index.html Location: McDonalds Track, Lang Lang. South Australian News Directions: Travelling South East along South SA coursing dates until 30 June are listed below. Gippsland Hwy, (from Melb) turn left at Shell Service The remaining dates for July – September will follow Station, continue along McDonalds Track passing over once allocated. the Railway Crossing, then turn left and take the left We start off our season by running 4-dog stakes – which fork. appeases the track enthusiasts who do not wish to put their dogs in an 8-dog stake as they don’t believe they President: John Clay Mob: 0419 559 738 can run 3 times in the one day, even though it should be Vice President: Dylan Edgar remembered that its only 2 dogs that have 3 runs, and Secretary/Treasurer: Sue Jolly this is certainly not a problem in Victoria. Email: jollyranch@bigpond.com Sunday 30 April Committee Members: Norm Adderley, Steven Sunday 21 May Belsham, Steve Thomas, Michael Calstrom, Colin Sunday 11 June Goodman. Sunday 25 June Trialling: Lang Lang (Drag Lure). ** PLEASE NOTE Email : jahurley@bigpond.com - No walk up trials !!!! Phone : 0417 878 511 Booked trials ONLY from 9.00 am till 10.00 am every (NOTE : No message bank) Sunday morning. Home (08) 8520 2347 (has message capability) To book your trials please call 0468 587 533 between Judy Hurley 10am–5pm every Friday. Racing Manager/Secretary - 18 -
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Coursing 2017 RACE 4 : GOTBA NOVICE STAKE Luke Carter’s YORKE CRACKER (WH&BK D, Oct ’14; Swift Fancy/Isseymiyake) defeated Neil Mann’s BARNEY JARVIS (F Our first meeting for the 2017 season was very well D, Mar ’15; Jarvis Bale/Wrap Around Sue) by 4 lengths in 15.98. Winner trained by John Rees. supported with 65 nominations received. We ended up with a 15 race program and we are RACE 5 : GOTBA MAIDEN STAKE Neil Mann’s JAY BEE JARVIS (BK D, Mar ’15; Jarvis Bale/ continuing with 4-dog stakes for our next meeting. Wrap Around Sue) defeated Amy Van Veghel’s GREEN THIEF Committee are discussing the format for the remainder (BD B, Jun ’14; Spring Gun/Saz’s Pick) by 1 length in 16.35. of the year, noting that “true” coursing dogs do not Winner trained by Neil Mann. RACE 6 : GOTBA MAIDEN STAKE exist anymore – trainers use the Sunday meeting as a C & Y Butcher’s PENNY MAKER (BK B, May ’14; Nitro Burst/ conditioner for their circle performances. Hope’s Up) defeated R Pearce & P McCaughan’s SHEEZ An announcement will be made in due course. It STUNNING (BK&W B, May ’14; Bit Chili;Who Wat Where) by was good to see the return of some coursing stalwarts 3 lengths in 16.24. Winner trained by Nicole Price. from 8 years ago – and to have a winner was an added RACE 7 : GOTBA MAIDEN STAKE bonus – congratulations to both Les Carraill and Peter C & K Butcvher’s SHEEZA NITRO (BD B, May ’14; Nitro Burst/ Hope’s Up) defeated the Kist Syndicate’s CHOPSTICKS (BK D, Wilton. Dec ’14; Bekim Bale/Alana Blues) by 1 length in 16.41. Winner Unfortunately, the timer was not in operation and trained by Nicole Price. all times were hand-timed, so please don’t be too RACE 8 : GOTBA MAIDEN STAKE disappointed with your dogs time – these were taken The AAA Syndicate’s SOL INVICTUS (BK D, Aug ’14; immediately the dogs left the slipper whereas our timer Collision/Ritza Flare) defeated L & N Price & P Hamilton’s REDDY SUCCESSOR (BD D, Jan ’15; Cosmic Rumble/Chasing is some 3 metres further up the track. Diana) by 2.5 lengths in 16.12. Winner trained by Wendy Nicole Price took training honours for the day Sebastyan. with a treble provided through Transfixed, Penny RACE 9 : GOTBA MAIDEN STAKE Maker and Sheeza Nitro, John Rees had a double with Luke Carter’s YORKE RAIDER (BK D, Jan ’14; Lochinvar Marlow/Isseymiyake) defeated W & L Cahalan & J Nicholson’s Yorke Cracker and Yorke Raider as well as Robyn MISS BEAT (BK B, Aug ’14; Bekim Bale/Miss Stackhouse) by a Harnas with Raloo Barbara and Topher Gee and Neil neck in 15.79. Winner trained by John Rees. Mann with Jacki Jarvis and Jay Bee Jarvis. RACE 10 : GOTBA MAIDEN STAKE Hopefully, you noticed that there has been a slight Chery Styles’ CAPE THUNDER (BK D, Jan ’15; Cape Hawke/ increase in prizemoney. This was discussed at our most Vadream) defeated N & L Price’s LORD ASHER (BE D, Feb ’15; recent AGM, where it was resolved that the Club would El Grand Senor/Miss Bonny) by 2 lengths in 16.31. Winner add an additional $500 to each meeting – this money is trained by Brian Styles. RACE 11 : GOTBA MAIDEN STAKE divided up when we know how many races there are Peter Kelly’s RALOO BARBARA (BE D, Oct ’14; Barcia Bale/ scheduled for the meeting. Niamh Premier) defeated Rayelene Kelly’s REGIS MISS Don’t forget to renew your membership. Points (WH&BK B, Dec ’14; Spud Regis/Uncle’s Miss) by 6 lengths in 16.78. Winner trained by Robyn Harnas. are counted from when you renew. All renewals MUST be paid prior to our next meeting on Sunday 30 RACE 12 : GOTBA MAIDEN STAKE P Clarke, R White & D Williams’ TOPHER GEE (BK D, Mar ’15; April. Cape Hawke/Power Merc) defeated B Jones & M Wiese’s Our fields are displayed on the GRSA website BLIPPER’S SODA (BK B, Mar ’15; Lochinvar Marlow/Slipper’s and I would suggest that you take note of the location Tonic) by 1 length. Winner trained by Robyn Harnas. RACE 13 : GOTBA MAIDEN STAKE of the fields for future reference. Our next meeting is scheduled for Sunday 30 April – all grades catered for Neil Mann’s JACKI JARVIS (BK B, Mar ’15; Jarvis Bale/Wrap Around Sue) defeated P & M Wilton’s JOYA (BK B, Oct ’13; and 4-dog fields will continue for this meeting. Where’s Pancho/Bell’s Gem) by 3 lengths in 16.30. Winner RESULTS: trained by Neil Mann. RACE 1 : GOTBA JUVENILE STAKE RACE 14 : GOTBA MAIDEN STAKE Sean Nathan’s RIP IT RALPH (BK D, Apr ’15; Lochinvar Pamela Carraill’s DINAH PALMS (BK B, Mar ’15; Don’t Knocka Marlow/Ticket to Mars) defeated Graham Lunney’s AKKATOR Him/Special Premier) defeated Neil Mann’s JERRY JARVIS (BK (BK&W D, May ’15; DJays Octane/High on Love) by 2 lengths in D, Mar ’15; Jarvis Bale/Wrap Around Sue) by 4 lengths in 16.21. 16.23. Winner trained by Adam Manton. Winner trained by Les Carraill. RACE 2 : GOTBA JUVENILE STAKE RACE 15 : GOTBA MAIDEN STAKE Ray Fewings MICHELE QUICK (F B, May ’15; Barcia Bale/ P & m wilton’s SENNI AMBER (BK B, Apr ’14; Oaks Road/ Ballyswift) defeated the Kist Syndicate’s SASSY KIST (BEF B, Riddle Me Miss) defeated Cheryl Styles’ KEIRA’S DELIGHT Aug ’15; KC and All/Long Gully Libby ) by 3 lengths in 16.36. (BK&WH B, Jan ’15; Cape Hawke/Vadream) by 4 lengths in Winner trained by Ray Fewings. 16.04. Winner trained by Peter Wilton. RACE 3 : GOTBA NOVICE STAKE N & L Price’s TRANSFIXED (BD D, Apr ’14; Nolen/Price Increase) defeated M Taylor & L Thompson’s RHYNESTONE JOEY (BK D, Sep ’13; Kilty Lad/Pearl’s Bonnie) by ½ length in 16.25. Winner trained by Nicole Price.
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This week we continue our look back at Victoria’s leading metropolitan sires and their best winning offspring over the past 40 years, with the 1996 Victorian Metropolitan Sires List.
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BRED TO WIN Our weekly selection of greyhounds to follow, based on their breeding and recent performances. MEENIYAN JET (Black dog February 2015 Fabregas x Miss Mehan). Trained at St Albans Park by Selwyn Coates, for Tim Miller. Beautifully bred and has now had eleven starts for a win and two placings. Handy fourth, from Box two over 515 metres at Sandown (SAP) on April 23, beaten 7.56 lengths in the race won by Evanta Nemo (29.95). Could be on the improve with more experience and worth following. BOMBASTIC TIM (Black dog, March 2015 Cosmic Rumble x Ronray Flyer), trained at Devon Meadows by Karen Pitt, for Marilyn Duncan. Eight starts now, for a win over 520 metres at Cranbourne, March 22, by 5.11 lengths over Sir Jay Jay (30.75). Struck trouble at next two starts, over 515 metres at Sandown (SAP, on April 2 and 9, before handy third there, April 23 from box one, beaten 0.76 lengths in the race won by Serendipitous (30.12). Appreciated the inside draw after missing the start and not being able to get across from box eight at his two previous starts there.
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Looking Back “Maddog” down under”. By Maddog McDermutt and Little Elsie. Reflections on Robert McKinnon’s visit to Australia in November 2006. Reprinted from American Greyhound Review, 2007. A night at The Meadows You know what? Some years back I said it’d be fun to visit all the dog tracks in the world, and then write about them. I had no idea what I was talking about. I should live so long. I wear a size two hat and a size twenty-two shoe. Little Elsie and I have been to at least half the tracks in the United States, the one and only track in Mexico, the one and only track in Canada, and tracks in England, Wales, Scotland, New Zealand, and most recently, Australia. As far as size goes, Australia is just about the same size as the contiguous (contiguous, not contagious) 48 states of the United States. Australia consists of two territories and six states. Kind of like Canada. The territories are Capital Territory and Northern Territory. The six states are Queensland, South Australia, New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria, and Western Australia. Is dog racing popular in Australia? The population of the United States is around three hundred million people; the population of Australia is around twenty million! I read somewhere that we had that any illegals running around. The United States had at last count 37 dog tracks, maybe less, as of the recent announcement Wichita will close. Australia? Well, let’s see. Victoria lists the following tracks: Ballarat, Bendigo, Cranbourne, Geelong, Healesville, Horsham, The Meadows, Sale, Sandown, Shepparton, Traralgon, Wangaratta, Warragul and Warrnambool. Little Elsie and I visited Healesville and The Meadows. Tasmania: Hobart, Launceston, and Devonport. South Australia: Angle Park, Gawler, Barmera and Kulpara. Canberra, the capital, one track named, what a coincidence, Canberra. Northern Territory has one track, at Darwin. New South Wales has Albury, Appin Way, Armidale, Bathurst, Border Park, Broken Hill, Bulli, Casino, Cessnock, Coonabarabran, Coonamble, Cowra, Dapto, Dubbo, Forbes, Gosford, Goulburn, Grafton, Gunnedah,
Kempsey, Lismore, Lithgow, Maitland, Morree, Moss Vale, Mudgee, Muswellbrook, Nowra, Orange, Potts, Richmond, Singleton, South Coast, Tarnworth, Taree, Temora, Wagga Waga, Wauchope, Wentworth Park, Wyong, and Young. Queensland has the following tracks: Brisbane, Bundaberg, Cairns, Capalaba, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Mackay, Rockhampton, and Townsville. Western Australia lists Cannington, Mandurah, and Northam. 74 tracks in Australia by my count. Most US tracks run full programs five or six days a week all year long. Australian tracks run a full program one day a week. Whatever. I think it is safe to say that dog racing in Australia is popular. An evening at The Meadows would confirm anybody’s suspicions. The place was packed. Roger and Vicki had reserved a table overlooking the track. Arch and Ruth Miller joined us. Roger Clark is Australia’s Greyhound breeding guru and columnist for the Australian weekly National Greyhound Form, Australia’s number one national Greyhound newspaper which covers all aspects of Greyhounds, breeders, owners, trainers, punters, and comes out every Thursday. Arch Miller is the director of Millers Muzzles, Australia’s manufacturer and exporter of Wire Muzzles. Continued Page 25
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Special Feature Maddog” down under”. A night at The Meadows Continued Arch Miller is also the exclusive distributor of the Original Australian Nylon Muzzles. Roger Clark, coincidentally, was the man behind the Original Australian Nylon Muzzles. Next, after a wine and conversation, we took the stairs down to meet the track manager, Margaret Long. Once again, unlike the tracks in the states, the Aussies seem to cater to families and kids. At The Meadows, on the ground floor, we ran across something like a baby sitting service, where kids were involved in serious make-up. Little Elsie took a picture.
the elevator, and Roger introduced us to what was known as the betting ring, on the bottom floor of The Meadows. In the old days, when there were lots of bookmakers, they used to be set out in a circle, or a big rectangle, and since then the area has always been known as the betting ring. At one time in the 1970’s fifty bookmakers operated at Olympic Park, the forerunner of The Meadows, and sixty-five at the other city track Sandown. “Win only, Each Way, Concession, and Place only,” Roger said, and my mind attempted to assimilate that information. We found ourselves upstairs in the restaurant at our table again.
L-R - Vicki Clark, Ruth Miller, MGRA Chairman Eddie Caruana and Roger Clark at the back.
Then we all stepped into the waiting elevator, on our way to meet various club officials in attendance. The elevator door closed, and we stood around, first on one foot, then the other, clearing our throats, as the elevator proceeded to do absolutely nothing. Margaret poked one button, then another. No up. No down. And yet another! Doors don’t work, either. When it began to dawn on us we might spend the rest of our lives in there, you could feel it get kind of tense, and hot, it was very close in there, but after a moment, a very long moment if you ask me, Margaret found the correct button, and the door opened, and not to worry, and we all stepped out, having gone nowhere, and headed for the stairs. My good eye caught a couple of kids rushing around the corner, and so I had to conclude that kids at the track might not be all as advertised. Kids, in the final analysis, are kids. I just had a hunch those kids had something to do with the elevator. Just a hunch, you understand. Margaret went off to find somebody to check out
I noticed on my program that Field Trials were to be conducted at 6:30 pm with tickets by 6:15 pm. “Hey Roger,” I said, “What’s this Field Trials thing? Coursing? Bird dogs? Tickets? What tickets? Speeding tickets?” Roger said, “Field Trials are trials with more than one dog, up to eight dogs, as compared with Solo Trials, one dog only.” Roger did not address my tickets question, and so I remained ignorant on that issue. Then I ran across Booked Pen Trials. “Hey Roger, old boy, what’s a Booked Pen Trial? Does it take place at the local library?” Little Elsie gave me a nasty look, like do not try to be funny, it does not become you. “No,” Roger said with his best Australian patience. Booked Pen Trials are booked outside the Normal Public Trials.” Normal Public Trials? Roger paused, took a deep breath and said, “I think it would be a shame if you don’t migrate out here. I’ll find you a property up the road where you can train a few Greyhounds. You’d love racing here!” Continued Page 26 - 25-
Special Feature Maddog” down under”. A night at The Meadows Continued My Hall of Fame breeding to Jawa Leona’s Best came to mind, but then I’d never get Field, Solo, Booked Pen, or Normal Public trials straight if I lived to be 100. Why can’t these Aussies speak English? While they’re at it, they can learn to drive on the correct side of the road. Just kidding. Next, Eddie Caruana, the Chairman of The Melbourne Greyhound Racing Association (MGRA) dropped by our table to visit. He proceeded to take us on a tour of the entire facility, from the clubhouse to the mezzanine, tote facilities in the Betting Ring downstairs, and in the Dining Room upstairs, up where what we would call simulcast is conducted, down to trackside, over to what we call the paddocks or jinny pit, and Little Elsie and I must have met just about everybody.
three course buffet meal is $30.00 with clubhouse seating; children under twelve eat for $13.00. The Restaurant is fully air conditioned with Bar and Tote Facilities. Television Monitors are placed throughout the room, which overlook the track. The Restaurant offers a spectacular view of the city of Melbourne. Little Elsie took a picture, and I had a feeling it had to be a good one.
There are 12 races each Saturday program with the first race starting at 7.15 pm and the last race commencing at 10.50 pm. Last time I saw Long lines at the windows, like at this Meadows track, was Caliente and Apache Junction. Calida (Canada) had long lines too, come to think of it. While I perused my program, moving on to the present race, highly considering the making of an investment, Arch and Roger discussed the future of their new muzzles. Apparently, the present hope was that the We returned to our table, thanked Eddie for the tour, Board would consider and approve the use of the and then went through the buffet line. Original Australian Nylon (Plastic) Greyhound muzzle The Meadows Greyhounds race every Saturday at Queensland Greyhound Race Meetings. night and every Wednesday afternoon. I had to think The muzzles were getting the acid test at eight racing cards a month was probably a good thing. Queensland and also at Brisbane GRC through reserve Our American day in and day out, all year long trials. schedules … what could be more boring? Not only for Later, back in the states, I would learn through people, but the dogs too. Roger that the Chairman of Stewards at Queensland, Can you visualize the Green Bay Packers and San Danny Ryan, would come to say, “The muzzles are well Francisco Forty-niners playing six games a week? All constructed, and in my opinion have good safety factors year long? I realize dogs are creatures of habit, more or for racing Greyhounds. The muzzle is light and flexible less, but I think the Australian way sees lots less dogs and will reduce injuries caused by wire muzzles which stale off for lack of interest. On the other hand, from my often jam in the Greyhound’s mouth.” quick perusal of the program, I had a hunch the turnover “What’s an arm trial?” I asked Roger. of dogs was about the same. I did not see any “old” Roger said, “Where the dog is allowed to catch dogs on the program. Tomorrow we would visit a 500 the lure with a squeaker on.” dog Greyhound adoption picnic out in the bush. The lure stopped on the track down below, right in front Admission to the track is $5.00 for adults. Kids of us. under 16 are admitted free when accompanied by an “That lure is orange!” I said. adult. Pensioners, another name for a senior citizen, “It is indeed,” Roger said, nodding. “Orange it is.” meaning Little Elsie and me, get in for two bucks. A “An orange lure? Do the dogs chase it?” Cont. P 27 - 26
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Conference in late August. Supposedly, over 200 delegates from here and every country that races greyhounds will attend. We are having a stand with our muzzles. We hope by then the muzzles will have “We all hope so,” Roger said. “Get over it, Maddog,” received the approval of Queensland and Western Little Elsie said. Australia.” “You remember in Canada the lure stopped, didn’t Roger showed me a picture of a Greyhound bother the dogs any, they kept right on going, and the wearing the Original Australian Muzzle. race was declared official. Who needs a lure?” “That was Canada,” I said. “This is Australia.” “Another thing, Roger,” I said, “you continue to use the word trialed. Don’t you mean trailed?” “No. I mean trialed.” “Maddog, give it a rest,” Little Elsie said. “Trialed, trilled, thrilled, grilled, frilled,” I said, “there is no such word as trialed.” Roger said, “If I put a dog in a trial, then I say afterwards it trialed Ok or it did not trial OK. My “Looks good, guys,” I said. “Maybe your muzzle will OXFORD quick reference electronic spellchecker and catch on in America as well. I’ll give it a plug in my Thesaurus says TRIALLED is correct.” Meadows story.” “Come on, Roger old boy, there is no such word At the conclusion of a “lovely” evening at The in the dictionary. Trial is a noun. By adding ed you Meadows, the group headed for the elevator. The doors make it a verb, which it is not, and now it is the past opened. People stepped out. People stepped in. I took tense or past participle of a verb that is not a verb. I the stairs. I needed to have one last look at that betting checked my own wee Oxford, and it won’t budge past ring that bet a concession before we headed home for a trial.” good night’s sleep before the Adoption picnic “He’s saying trialed, not trailed,” Little Elsie said. tomorrow. “Thank you for that, Little Elsie,” I said. “To trail is a On the way to the parking lot I mentioned that The verb. Trial is a noun.” Meadows was a going concern while some of our tracks “Spell it,” I suggested. seemed to be closing. “T. R. I. A. L. L. E. D.” Roger said, “Maybe the Americans should try and I blinked. “My goodness,” I said. “Two L’s?” turn one of their tracks into a setup like The Meadows, Roger pointed out in the program to further his claim to get back to family involvement, that’s where the next the use of the word. generation of participants is going to come from.” The Meadows Trial Times. Good point, Roger,” I said. “And good luck with your Aha! A noun used as an adjective! I did not get the muzzle venture.” connection. It was kind of like standing in the elevator Roger said, “Thanks Maddog. Our muzzles that didn’t go anywhere. portray a soft and consumer friendly image with the “Could it be British?” Roger suggested and grins public rather than the ones used in America, gladiator all around and that took care of that. muzzles, muzzles that make the public think the dogs “So what’s this Black Cat Video?” I asked. are killer pack hunting dogs that need full face masks so “Black Cat Video is the name of the company that they don’t tear each other apart. The muzzle is also operates the video of races on track.” friendly to the dog who hardly knows he is wearing a “You mentioned concessions, Roger, as a form of muzzle. betting. You said the betting ring considered Win only, The muzzles can’t get much tougher: nylon with Each Way, Concession, and Place only.” Could you brass rivets! We are confident all states in Australia will explain that to me? I thought concessions was where be racing in them by year’s end.” you buy the pop and popcorn.” Said like a true entrepreneur. Too bad I was so “Knew you’d get around to that,” Roger said. old, I’d get in on this thing on the ground floor. Make a “Not many bookies bet it any more. It’s Win odds, concession. money back if second or third.” Anyway, if we lived long enough, Little Elsie and I thought about it. Nothing happened. Same old I would be back. elevator. By my math we had 68 more tracks in Australia to Roger said, “We are looking forward to the visit. International World Greyhound Racing Federation Next Week: The GAP picnic. - 27 -
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GRV News VALE – IAN VIGOR
Ian and his wife Elaine bonded over their love of greyhound racing, which was then passed onto their daughter Del, who just as quickly shared the passion her parents had for greyhounds. Del and her husband Pete have watched their children Hayden, Pierce, Larrah and Adam grow into the sport of greyhound racing under the watchful eye of their Pa. Larrah has been Ian’s shadow for the past 13 years, soaking up years of greyhound knowledge and love – and now aspires to one day train greyhounds like her Pa. Ian and Elaine’s two sons Warren and Cameron chose another speedy path Ian led them down – cycling. Ian raced road bikes professionally for many years, which rubbed off very quickly on his sons. Fellow trainer and close friend David Burnett believes that greyhound racing has lost one of its best individuals. “Nothing was ever too much for Ian, whether it be traveling across the state with his dogs or helping out a friend, Ian was always there,” “Ian shared a lifetime worth of greyhound knowledge with me and I cant thank him enough for the time he spent helping me.” “Ian has been a mentor to me for more than 20 The greyhound racing community is saddened by years,” the loss of Ian Vigor after he passed away on Friday Ian and his wife Elaine trained a number of April 21, holding his granddaughter Larrah’s greyhounds for Burnett in the past few years, including hand (pictured above). Big Barking Bert who recorded his last victory for the Ian faced a long battle with cancer but never Vigor and Burnett team at Geelong in November 2015 complained and was always smiling. Ian was greyhound racing’s gentleman for 43 years and was always willing to lend a hand and share his knowledge. Ian had a strong affiliation with the Geelong Greyhound Racing Club as a committee member. During his time with the Club Ian ran the bar and helped with trials after the races and on weekends. Ian was also a member of the RADB panel as well as being on the bench at the Country Court for Inquiry’s and Appeals. Advertise your product, stud dog, pups for sale, But the highlight of Ian’s training career was transport services here. claiming victory in the Group One Perth Cup in 2004 advertising@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au with Kilby Supreme. Ian Vigor, a true gentleman who will be dearly missed by all and never forgotten.
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