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Greyhound Weekly Volume 1
Number 37
Friday 16 June 2017
Set To Storm Surprise Packet in Mosman Semi’s By Jeff Collerson GRNSW Website for AGRA Set To Storm, who had not won a race at Wentworth Park before last Saturday night, goes into this Saturday's final of the Group 1 Ladbrokes Peter Mosman Classic as the fastest qualifier and arguably the most suitably drawn. The Jodie Van Enkhuyzen-trained Set To Storm, who led throughout to win the fourth semi-final in 29.63, has drawn superbly in box eight in the final. Set To Storm, who was having only her ninth race when she won her semi-final, looks the greyhound to beat in the final as she not only recorded the quickest semi-final time but also posted the fastest first split of 5.41. In last Saturday's first semi-final Lucky Chap, who clocked the second fastest Wentworth Park time of the year when he led throughout in 29.56 in his heat, trailed Central Bark to the home bend and got up in the last hop to win in 29.95. Mister Twister showed his penchant for box one with a dazzling all-the-way 29.66 performance to easily defeat
Yankee's Ethics in the second semi-final. Then the marvellous Victorian Up Hill Jill cruised into her fourth Group 1 final by leading throughout to trounce the improving fellow Victorian Chasin' Crackers in 29.89. Set To Storm was chased all the way by Corrupt Millions to set the time standard in the next Classic run-off. Trainers who have greyhounds in the final, were on the whole disappointed with where their greyhound drew in the Group 1 feature Continued Page 22
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From the Editor’s Desk
Vale Doris Holmes
Victorian Greyhound Weekly Edition 37 Friday 16 June 2017 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 16 June Healesville, Bendigo, Geelong and Sale. Saturday
17 June Traralgon and The Meadows.
Sunday
18 June Sandown (SAP), Healesville Sale and Longwood Coursing.
Monday
19 June Ballarat, Traralgon, Shepparton and Cranbourne (Q).
Tuesday
20 June Bendigo, Geelong and Warragul.
Wednesday 21 June The Meadows (MEP), Bendigo Ballarat and Cranbourne. Thursday
22 June Warragul, Shepparton, Sandown and Warrnambool.
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Greyhound racing identity Doris Marjorie Holmes passed away recently following a short illness at age 94. Doris was involved in greyhound racing for 40 years as a participant and was a member at both the Sandown Greyhound Racing Club and the Melbourne Greyhound Racing Association. “Mum shared in the ownership of many greyhounds with family as part of the Shiraz Racing Syndicate, which raced numerous group dogs including Delbairn Babe, Innocent Man, Lead Role, Black Shiraz, Big Ginger Boy, Coriole, Petite Verdot and Brokenwood,” son Daryl Holmes said. “Her favourites were Delbairn Babe, who was a top stayer, group winner, Olympic Park track record holder, winner of 20 city races also the dam of Tangairn. She also had a particular soft spot for Coriole, who won the Maturity, Lizrene and Henry Harrison races, and also Brokenwood, who broke the track record at Cranbourne when becoming the first greyhound to break 30 seconds over the 520 metres.” “For many years Mum was the real worker behind the scenes with whelping and rearing our pups to six months of age and assisting with trialling, handling and making hundreds of trips to vets Jim Gannon, Des Fegan and Barry Haywood. Mum continually backed myself and later my son Scotty in our involvement in the sport and she regularly accompanied Scotty when he did the country trips when she was in her eighties. She did all this at the same time as being a fantastic grandmother of five and great grandmother of 10.”
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NOW ALSO STANDING AT METICULOUS LODGE Lightning Frank Black Dog, 32.5kg (Black Magic Opal x Kirabillie Abbie) 30 Starts 16 wins 4 2nds 4 3rds Prizemoney: $289,490 Won 2017 Group 1 Silver Chief Won 2017 Group 1 Temlee Sandown 29.56 Meadows 29.63
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Metropolitan Winners Breeding and trainers of last week’s metropolitan winners. Victoria, NSW, South Australia and West Australia Angle Park - Monday 5 June 1. Long Gully Josh (KC And All x Long Gully Libby) P. Hearnden 2. Light Of Liam (Smooth Fancy x Pillow Torque) L. Cahalan 3. Rhynstone Teddy (Paw Licking x Pearl's Bonnie) S. Ellis 4. Demon Premier (Barcia Bale x Niamh Power) R. Harnas 5. Raven Sky (Lochinvar Marlow x Amity Kinship) J. Hurley 6. Allen Dynamo (Razldazl George x Quiz Bale) R. Mackellar 7. Tronald Trump (Dyna Tron x Mizuno Bale) S. Gray 8. Footrot Fantasia (Magic Sprite x My Faustina) B. Stamenkovic 9. Paddy Macs (Paddy Whacker* x Found Her Fancy) G. Grgurovic 10. Hot Mavros (Ivan Brown x Surfing Blonde) S. Meimetis Albion Park - Monday 5 June 1. Dahomey Windsong (Dhakey Jakey x Dahomey Mahginny) M. McLennan 2. Jay Bay (Surf Lorian x Are They Now) S. Hunt 3. Burrum Starsky (Fabregas x Befitting) D. Russell 4. Still Counting (Head Bound x Sky Level) S. Clark 5. Miss Minaj (Shakey Jakey x Tina's Show) T. Apap 6. Wings Of Perlita (Oaks Road x Sky Twinkle) J. Hutchinson 7. Illusionary (Magic Sprite x Kellmarg) B. Hastie 8. My Sprite (Magic Sprite x Miss Amy Jade) D. McGrath 9. Visigoth (Cosmic Rumble x Lizzy Tinay) G. Friend 10. Tooka Turn (Superman x Petite Rumble) L. Wylie
10. Mumma's Meatloaf (Bella Infrared x Sluice) J. Gorman 11. Lady Isabella (Barcia Bale x Not Onya Nelly) M. Meyer 12. Onya Grover (Barcia Bale x Not Onya Nelly) M. Meyer Angle Park - Wednesday 7 June 1. Edie Finneran (Spring Gun x Lilly Was Here) D. Denton 2. Paris Nights (Fabregas x What Kuda Been) N. Newlyn 3. Yarramundi Abby (Cosmic Rumble x Yarramundi Star) V. Roz 4. Whip Lee (Brett Lee x Cawbourne Whip) M. Kiley 5. Aston Odious (Magic Sprite x Aston Elle) J. Sharpe 6. Farmin (Djays Octane* x Kiowa Angel) Lauren Harris 7. Amity Marlow (Lochinvar Marlow x Amity Kinship) A. Milligan 8. Premier Jet (Spring Gun x Special Premier) B. Grgurovic 9. Qomie Bale (Kiowa Mon Manny* x Shereen Bale) R. Maruszcyk 10. Yastreb (Cape Hawke x Baslika) B. Stamenkovic) 11. Highbury Hustle (Djays Octane* x Octane Surf) J. Mundy 12. Gun Mcbain (Spring Gun x Flame Mcbain) V. Roz
Albion Park - Wednesday 7 June 1. Albury Way (Fabregas x Tiny Wong Way) C. Suttle 2. Gunlee Girl (Glen Gallon x Gunlee Halo) K. Hoggan 3. Lochba (Fabregas x Trip Along) D. Russell 4. I'm Glad (Fabregas x Tiby Wong Way) C. Suttle 5. Cute Gambler (Collision x Magic Capers) P. Levis 6. Rattlesnake Cafe (Fabregas Cool Pyjamas) T. Medcalf 7. Frosty Fantasy* Big Daddy Cool x Fantasy Royale) J. Crawford 8. Inner Wisdom (Lochinvar Marlow x Miss Moreish) G. Keep 9. Two Parts Freak (Fabregas x Zadar Belle) The Meadows (MEP) Wednesday 7 June 1. Archeology (Kinloch Brae* x Dhelly Shelby J. Crawford J. Buckley 10. Benne Fortuna (Cosmic Rumble x Dulinea) 2. Dirk Bale (Fernando Bale x Langi Bale) A. Dailly F. Hancock 3. Pistachios (Barcia Bale x Creative Mojo) M. Zammit 11. Stuey (Fabregas x Lilyarna) A. Green 4. Roger Express (Premier Fantasy* x Serena To 12. Ramblin Rose (Collision x Magic Maggie) Excel) J. Moody D. Gladman 5. Unite Bale (Dyna Nalin x Delfina Bale) D. Trewin 6. Oakstar (Glen Gallon x Luna Eclipse) J. Palma 7. Paradiso Lass (My Bro Fabio x Key To Eden) J. Britton 8. Rockstar Troy (Barcia Bale x Glory Of Love) A.Dailly 9. Blackpool Donny (Lochinvar Marlow x Paua And Jewels) A.Kenyon -4-
Metropolitan Winners Breeding and trainers of last week’s metropolitan winners Victoria, NSW, South Australia and West Australia. Wentworth Park - Wednesday 7 June 1. Zambra Icon (El Grand Senor x Classy Icon) M. Sullivan 2. Zipping Hooch (Don't Knocka Him x Tricky Gypsy) M. Lanigan 3. Bobby Rudd (Fabregas x Little Charlie) D. Swain 4. Sticky Zipper (Swift Fancy x Cumani) R. Howard 5. Golden Zipper (Barcia Bale x Golden Duck) N. Howard 6 Old Timer (Collision x Midnight News) D. Swain 7. Long Spring Neck (Spring Gun x Three Locg Necks) H. Sarkis 8. Shining Beauty (Bye Bye Bucks x Compass) P. Gordon 9. Rikasso Lilly (Flying Stanley* x Valentine Osti) M. Shambler 10. Belmont Belle (Magic Sprite x Finn's Express) J. McFayden Cannington - Wednesday 7 June 1. Rollie Bexon (Fabregas x Genetic Jenny) K. Charles 2. Who's Got Bindy (Nitro Burst x Pekenham Lass) A.Scott 3. Quiet Storm (Collision x Miss Emily) J. Magistro 4. Hello Bobby (Spring Gun x Everywhere) J. Palkos 5. Jerry Monelli (Mogambo x Joanne Monelli) B. Maclean 6. Pyredos Monelli (Bekim Bale x Luba Monelli) D. Hobby 7. Sahannah Monelli (Barcia Bale x Dyna Sandy) D. Hobby 8. Vanderworp (kelsos Fusileer* x High Recall) C. Halse 9. Honky Kat (Dyna Nalin x Saving Bundles) C. Halse 10. Texturiza (Turanza Bale x Hekate Belle) E. Crudeli 11. Icy Girl (Glen Gallon x Icy Lass) W. Choules 12. Winsome Rossi (Fabregas x Winsome Charlee) N. Minutello Sandown - Thursday 8 June 1. Verne Allen (Fernando Bale x Irma Bale) A. Dailly 2. Zambora Idol (Nolen x Sheza Pleaser) M. Delbridge 3. Sparky Neveelk (Cosmic Rumble x It's A Neveelk) R. Kleeven 4.Omega Lucy (Kinloch Brae* x Jessie Rumble) B. Harper 5. Billy's Bake (Barcia Bale x Evie's Entity) I. Garland 6. Allen Gerwen (Radley Bale x Dyna Cari) S. Collins 7. Daithy Allen (SH Avatar x Quiz Bale) A. Dailly 8. Black Mumbo (Stagger x My Path Princess) A.Karabitsakos
9. Fool Proof (Jagger Swagger x Fancy Ruby) J. Delaroche 10. Chezzy Allen (Turanza Bale x Carol Allen) R. Camilleri 11. Zippink Hawk (Fabregas x Zipping Catra) D. Pattinson 12. Are You (Barcia Bale x Mighty Elite) E. Hamilton Angle Park - Thursday 8 June 1. Jacqui Blax (Cape Hawke x Rustic Reeta) J. Quinlivian 2. Communication (Nolen x Gold Vee) N. Newlyn 3. Springvale Carla (Bekim Bale x Springvale Cool) G. Harris 4. Blaxland (Barcia Bale x Aunty Chopper) R. Murray 5. Buzz Box (Bekim Bale x Alana Blues) C. Butcher 6. On Fire (Bekim Bale x Alana Blues) C. Butcher 7. Lizard Spock (Lochinvar Marlow x Eustace Diamond) T. Rasmussen 8. Allen Oregon (Turanza Bale x Ucme Typhoon*) B. Rawlings 9. High Eden Frost (Banjo Boy x Zardae) J. Jones 10. Cut Loose Max (El Galo x Girl Aloud) J. Haagmans 11. Sally's Girl (Lochinvar Marlow x Amity Kinship) R. Isaacson Albion Park - Thursday 8 June 1. Tooka Turn (Superman x Petite Rumble) L. Wylie 2. Shoes To Fill (Tonk x Indiana Girl) T. Auckram 3. Opal Nera (Dyna Tron x Black Sambuca) T. Brett 4. Bikini Cloud (Banjo Boy x Three's A Cloud) G. Smith 5. Jacksom Benz (Cosmic Rumble x Coco Benz) G. Pettersen 6. Fanta Bale (David Bale x Ucme Typhoon*) R. Britton 7. Teddy Monelli (Mogambo x Jackie Bale) D. Hobby 8. Dundee Calypso (Barcia Bale x Crown Poker) G. Scott-Smith 9. Youi (Collision x Go Wild Caza) L. Wylie 10. Captain Til (Velocette x Cee Eh Oh) J. Linnan 11. Smart Marlow (Lochinvar Marlow x Smart Babe) R. Burman
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Metropolitan Winners Breeding and trainers of last week’s metropolitan winners. Victoria, NSW, South Australia and West Australia The Meadows - Saturday 10 June 1. It's A Plane (Hondo Black x It's A Blur) W. Vassallo 2. Baby Huey (Fernando Bale x Sweet Shadow) P.Bartolo 3. Why Not Jojo (Nitro Burst x Why Not Bev) G. Carter 4. Van Ann (Cosmic Rumble x Come On Luann) J. Borg 5. Bewildering (Black Magic Opal x Outlandish) S. Thompson 6. Zinzan Brooke (Knocka Norris x All Fired Up) B. Ennis 7. Kachina Allen (Bella Infrared* x Langi Bale) A.Dailly 8. Mystery Ride (Hot Grille x Space Power) C. Bahen 9. Princess Pout (Fabregas Yo Gabba Gabba) G. Clifton 10. Dr. Yanma (Premier Boloney x Dr. Courtney) J. McMahon 11. Rockstar Max (Barcia Bale x Glory Of Love) A.Dailly 12. Noosa Jet (Cosmi Chief x Bonnie Doogan) D. Fisher Wentworth Park - Saturday 10 June 1. Expressive (Brett Lee x Surpoassing) C. Chappelow 2. Effective Comet (Cosmic Rumble x Best Percentage) D. Swain 3. Mr. Shire (Magic Sprite x Slick Exit) R. McColm 4. Lucky Chap (Brett Lee x Cawbourne Whip) A. Azzopardi 5. Mister Twister (Collision x Double Twist) J. Mckay 6. Up Hill Jill (Premier Fantasy x Where's Demonica) D. Geall 7. Set To Storm (Barcia Bale x Set To Shine) J. Van Enkhuyzen 8. Good Odds Angel (Spring Gun x Punk Angel) F. Hurst 9. Make A Million (Cosmic Rumble x Catch The Post) R. Nicolaou 10. Kong (Mogambo x Fantasy Royale) C. Murray Cannington - Saturday 10 June 1. Gino's Me Boy (On Coin x Lochinvar Sass) N. Minutillo 2. Starlight Asha (Cosmic Rumble x Starlight Delly) B. Smithson 3. Found A Diamond (Turanza Bale x Miata) P. Stuart 4. Victor Metti (Dhays Octane x Giacometti) M. Johnston 5. Ashom Monelli (Mogambo x Jackie Bale) D. Hobby 6. Sassy Ginger (Kinloch Brae* x Sassy Guess) E. Crudeli 7. Rapid Intention (Bekim Bale x Ondina Bale) B. Smithson
8. Doc Hudson (Zulu Zeus x Princess Alyssa) T. Erenshaw 9. Serena Fly High (Bit Chili x Sky Fly High) S. Withers 10. Cosmic Malteze (Cosmic Rumble x Maltese Player) M. Johnston 11. Em Morney (Barcia Bale x Starlight Acacia) B. Smithson 12. Anna's Joy (Where's Pedro x Significant Bit) J. Edwards Sandown (SAP) - Sunday 11 June 1. Annie Lava (Djays Octane* x Born On Lava) D. Drew 2. Magenta Gold (Spring Gun x Magenta Skye) P. Presutto 3. Pink Floyd (Cosmic Rumble x Laetita) J. Brown 4. Mars Rising (Banjo Boy x Easy Baby) D. Douch 5. Saint Flynn (Spring Gun x Real Frosty) P. Byrne 6. Zipping Lady (Barcia Bale x Scarlett Girl) S. Ralph 7. Zelemar Roo (Collision x Zelemar Pace) D. Torr 8. Kalani Klare (Djays Octane* x Vegas Secrets) C. Capuano 9. Quick Finance (Fernando Bale x Scusami Hotel) R. Mcrae 10. Swoop And Peck (KC And All x Abbey Shiraz) J. Buckley11. Destini Seahorse (Surf Lorian x Miss Abilene) A. Panetta Albion Park - Sunday 11 June 1. Hot An Chips (Barcia Bale x Jillie's Flash) S. Buckland 2. Paris Queen (Surf Lorian x Catwalk Queen) G. Hagicostas 3. Navajo Princess (Cosmic Chief x No Way Princess) M. Emery 4. Pantera Negra (Milldean Panther* x Nat's The One) C. Mutton 5. Polly's Maid (Collision x San Tan Maid) D. Fitzgerald 6. Ha Ha Classy (Gabregas x Classy Cha Cha) N. Murdoch 7. Runya Down (Destini Fireball x Sure Destiny) R. Enright 8. Evie's Angel (Collision x Pedro's Angel) N. Murdoch 9. Adhara Steel (Barcia Bale x Adhara Curl) J. Crawford 10. Dark Defender (Lochinvar Marlow x Ponzie Scheme) M. Boody 11. Golden Manners (Trewly Special x Garis Garis) J. Hutchinson 12. Kildonian Kid (Kilty Lad x Howie's Gemma) S. Smith
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Talking Breeding Marg’s Pearl and Mayniki Kosta. Their dam also produced winners from each of her other litters, by Barcia Bale, Collision, Cosmic Chief, Cosmic Rumble and Mogambo. Aeroplane Becky was lightly raced with just five starts, which resulted in two wins, over 515 metres at The Gardens (29.68) and 515 metres at Sandown (30.06). She has one previous litter on file, with four dogs and two bitches, by KC And All*, bred by Braden Finn at Herne Hill. Wangaratta breeder, Ashley Craven has the VICTORIA second Banjo Boy litter, which has two dogs and Victorian Litter Registrations four bitches, from the beautifully bred bitch, Week Ending 26 May Banjo Bewdy (April 2013 Magic Sptite x Mary Sire/Dam Breeder Lou Cargo), whose dam is by Premier Fantasy* x Best Of Diablo (Just The Best x Thai Magic) Banjo Boy x Aeroplane Backy 5 5 D. Pell and worth recalling, Thai Magic, is by Grove Banjo Boy x Banjo Bewdy 2 4 A. Craven Whisper* x Lauren’s Desire. Barcia Bale x Fantastic Blaze 2 3 C. Sutcliffe Banjo Bewdy is from a litter of six named, Barcia Bale x Kiranna 4 1 J. Hammond which included Conservationist, Fantasy Cargo, Bit Chili x Emily Howard 6 4 B. Pell La Mascara, My Boy Cargo and Steel Cargo, Cosmic Rumble x Jebrynah Glory 3 6 B. Sykes with their dam only having two other named offspring on file, Ballistic Boy and Speedie Fabregas x Lektra Stroke 2 4 S. Lenehan Cargo, both winners, who were whelped in Fernando Bale x Aston Ainslie 2 4 R. Borda January 2015, by Fabregas. Magic Sprite x Full Noise Turbo 1 4 M. Cullen Banjo Bewdy raced 33 times for ten wins Peter Rocket x Phoebe’s Thunder 4 6 M. Reid and nine placings, winning twice over 515 Primo Uno x Giddy’s Star 4 4 M. Dodic metres at Sandown (29.62), where she also won over 595 metres (34.31), three times over 525 Turanza Bale x Kula Girl 2 2 . Gatt metres at The Meadows (30.04), twice over 520 Totals (* Import or O/Seas based sire) 37 47 12 litters, Av 7.0 metres at Dapto (29.82) and also over 520 metres at Cranbourne (30.08) and 600 metres at THIS week’s review of litters selected from the Albion Park (35.27). Victorian Litter Registrations list for the week See Banjo Boy’s stud ad on page 11. ending 22 May, begins with two nice litters by emerging stud star, Banjo Boy (April 2011 Vee Man Vane x Off Springer). Toolleen breeder, Daniel Pell, has the first of the two litters, which has five dogs and five bitches, from the very well bred bitch, Aeroplane Becky (March 2013 Bekim Bale x Pearl Napoleon), whose dam is by Larkhill Jo* x Elite Monelli (Elite State x Elusive Rebel). She is from a handy litter of five named, which included Aeroplane Jack, Cy Tolliver,
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Talking Breeding Victoria On the track, Jebrynah Glory raced 21 times for six wins and six placings. She won three times over 513 metres at Traralgon (29.57) and also won over 460 metres at Warragul (26.32), 440 metres at Sale (25.32) and 520 metres at Wentworth Park (30.29). She has one previous litter on file, with six dogs Jebrynah Glory and three bitches, whelped in February 2015, by Magic Sprite, registered by Pakenham breeder, Rocky Crisafi.
Talking Breeding Victoria - continued
Bit Chili litter Bit Chili
Peter Rocket litter
BEV AND DANIEL Syndicate Manager, Beverley Pell, has a nice litter of ten pups on the list this week by 2007 National Sprint Championship winner, Bit Chili (Bombastic Shiraz x Chili Berger). The six dogs and four bitches, are from the well bred bitch, Emily Howard (December 2011 Cosmic Chief x Bubbles Devere), whose dam is by Elite State x My Selection (Jeff’s Selection x Model Assassin). Emily Howard is from a litter of nine named, which included, Bernard Chumley, Bing’s Bro, Cost Effective, Jeremy Rent, Kenny Craig, Lou Todd, Sorrento Moon and Viv Tudor. Bubbles Devere also produced winners from each of her other litters, by Bit Chili, Collision, Cosmic Rumble and Lonesome Cry*. On the track, she raced 33 times, for eight wins and ten placings, winning five times over 340 metres at Tamworth (19.99), where she also won twice over 402 metres (23.43) and also won over 347 metres at Gunnedah (20.06).
KURUNJANG breeder, Matthew Reid, has our final litter for review from this week’s Victorian list, with ten pups by well bred, under-rated sire, Peter Rocket (August 2010 Where’s Pedro x Belron Blue). The four dogs and six bitches are from the well bred bitch, Phoebe’s Thunder (February 2012 Collision x Whirl’s Apart), whose dam is by Vapour Whirl x Belting Red (Token Prince x Prime Passion). She is from her dam’s only litter, of seven named, which included Abandon Paradise, Blitzem Miss, Elusive Force, Miss Connochie, Twobeeyou and Whirl’s Blue. On the track, she was lightly raced, with just ten starts which resulted in five placings, three over 390 metres at Shepparton, and also over 400 metres at Warragul and 350 metres up the straight at Healesville.
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Ready to Rumble UPPER BEACONSFIELD breeder, Brian Sykes, has our next litter for review, which has nine pups by Golden Easter Egg winner, now successful sire, Cosmic Rumble (April 2007 Spiral Nikita* x Spiritual Rumble). The three dogs and six bitches are from the well bred bitch, Jebrynah Glory (September 2011 Hurricane Luke x Akiko Alley), whose dam is by Bond x Blues Alley (Go Wild Teddy x Alley Kate). She is from a litter which included Alpine Alley, Argo Alley, Gasoline Alley, Jebrynah Alley, Jebrynah Glory and Jebrynah Storm, with their dam only having one other named offspring on file, Jebrynah King, who was whelped in November 2013, by Nitro Burst. -8-
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Talking Breeding N.S.W Talking Breeding New South Wales NSW Whelping Report Week Ending 5 February Sire/Dam
Breeder Dog
Bitch
Barcia Bale x Killara
6
5 R. Palmer
Dyna Villa x Cawbourne Queen
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2 S. Dickinson
Dyna Villa x Kenju Bale
4
2 P. Wheeler
El Grand Senor x Izzy Marlow
2
5 K. Gordon
Fabregas x Fancy Arjo
3
7 C. Spratt
Fabregas x Fancy Dancer
2
4 Tracsan Racing
Fernando Bale x Dalta Bale
10 3 T. Robertson
Head Bound x Shelbourne Dawn
4
2 M. Laffey
Kinloch Brae* x Fantasy Parade
0
2 A. Studders
Paradise Madison* x Thinkalot
5
4 T. Weekes
Totals (* Import or O/Seas based sire)
36 36 10 litters (Ave 7.2)
The two dogs and five bitches are from the well bred bitch, now proven producer, Izzy Marlow (November 2011 Lochinvar Marlow x Lochinvar Lass), whose dam is by Lochinvar Jet x Busy Pilgrim (Faithful Hawk x Pilgrim’s Star). She is from handy litter of seven named, which included Beauty Bonus, Maddison Mcgrath, Madison Mcgrath, Sportsman’s Lyn, Sportsman’s Lass and Thunder Neath. Their dam also produced winners from her two other litters, by Bombastic Shiraz and Pure Octane. Izzy Marlow raced 37 times, for five wins and 11 placings, winning twice over 400 metres at The Gardens (22.69) and also over 414 metres at Lithgow (24.68) and 400 metres at Maitland (22.64), where she also won over 450 metres (26.16). She has been an instant success as a brood bitch, with winners from her first litter, whelped in February 2015, by Cosmic Rumble, producing Blackpool Chuck, Blackpool Shaz, Izzy Power, Little Miss Izzy and Shadow Runner.
Barcia Bale litter
Two Fabregas litters
THIS week’s review of litters from the New South Wales Whelping Report for the week ending 5 February, begins with a nice litter of eleven pups by Australia’s number one sire, Barcia Bale (March 2010 Go Wild Teddy x Princess Bale). Registered by Nunderi breeder, Robin Palmer, the six dogs and five bitches are from the well bred bitch, Killara (May 2012 Velocette x Halzani), whose dam is by Hallucinate x My Girl Zani (Silent Emotion x Highland Bride). She is from a litter of six named, which included Mullaway, Renatus, Sheridon, Tweed Chic and Twin Ribs, with their dam also having winners on file from her three other litters, by Collision, Spring Gun and Surf Lorian. Killara raced 48 times, for ten wins and 15 placings, winning six times over 520 metres at Lismore (30.33), where she also won over 635 metres (37.67) and won three times over 420 metres at Tweed Heads (23.85).
TWO litters on the NSW list this week by 2012 National Sprint Championship winner, Fabregas (October 2010 Bombastic Shiraz x Wicked Witch). The two litters are from litter sisters, Fancy Arjo and Fancy Dancer who were both whelped in March 2013, by Head Bound x Little Bit Fancy, whose dam is by Where’s Pedro x Sweet Fancy (Collision x Miss Fancy). Cudal breeder Shristopher Spratt registered the Fancy Arjo litter, which has three dogs and seven bitches. She raced 24 times for six wins and seven placings, winning from 407 metres to 618 metres. Fancy Dancer’s litter of two dogs and four bitches is registered by Tracsan Racing from Cudal. She raced 38 times for 12 wins and ten placings, winning three times over 520 metres at Wentworth Park (29.99), three times over 480 metres at Grafton (26.93) where she also won twice over 407 metres (22.76), twice over 450 metres at Maitland (25.36), and twice over 484 metres at Casino (27.89). Greyhound Data provides information about greyhounds from all over the world with pedigree information drawn from the last four centuries. Online are 4,026,078 race results and 2,163,692 greyhound pedigrees.
Grand Litter MOUNT HUTTON breeder, Kevin Gordon has a nice litter of seven pups on the list this week by El Grand Senor (April 2008 Where’s Pedro x Elgrando Gold ).
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Talking Breeding N.S.W Talking Breeding New South Wales Continued Thirteen pups for Fernando Bale FORMER champion sprinter, Fernando Bale (March 2013 Kelsos Fusileer* x Chloe Allen), who is already making an impression on the stud scene with his first crop of youngsters to hit the tracks, has a nice litter of 13 pups on the list this week. Registered by Oura breeder, Tia Robertson, the ten dogs and three bitches are from the beautifully bred bitch, Dalta Bale (July 2010 Pure Octane x Cynthia Bale), whose dam is by Awesome Assassin x Bliss Bale (Gun Law Osti x Forum Bale) and worth recalling, Forum Bale is by Grove Whisper* x Victoria Bale. Bred by Australia’s leading breeder, Paul Wheeler, Dalta Bale is from a litter which included Albert Bale, Barnsey Bale, Chase Bale, Eliot Bale, Finbar Bale and Gerrie Bale. Their dam also produced winners from each of her three other litters, by Digital*, Elgrando and Hallucinate. Dalta Bale raced 49 times for nine wins and 14 placings, winning twice over 365 metres at Nowra (21.00), twice over 400 metres at Wagga (23.11) and also over 350 metres at Gouloburn (20.17), 400 metres at Richmond (23.07), 520 metres at Dapto (30.47), 520 metres at Bathurst (30.78) and 520 metres at Wentworth Park (30.41). She is proven producer, with winners from her 13 named offspring from her first two litters, whelped in March 2014 by Cosmic Rumble and March 2015 by Shakey Jakey.
Paradise Madison litter
Paradise Madison MOLONG breeder, Toby Weekes has a nice litter of nine pups on the NSW list this week by the beautifully bred, 2013 Group 1 Irish Champion Stakes winner, Paradise Madison* (December 2010 Head Bound x Paradise Alanna), whose dam is by Larkhill Jo x Dalcash Ciara (Pacific Mile x Dalcash Viva). Looking at the pedigree of Paradise Madison, it is worth recalling, Australian bred, Head Bound is by Head
Honcho x Sobbing Sal and Irish bred, Pacific Mile, is by Head Honcho x Wise Beauty*. Paradise Madison is from his dam’s second Head Bound litter, of seven named, all winners, who won more than 50 races between them. Her first Head Bound litter had six named, who all won and won more than 40 races between them. Paradise Madison has four other litters on the ground here, with the oldest being six dogs and four bitches, whelped in December 2015, from Blinder. His other litters have been from Black Traminer, Noela’s Dream amd Bedazzled Bead. Toby’s litter of five dogs and four bitches are from the well bred, lightly raced bitch, Thinkalot (October 2011 Premier Fantasy* x Mrs Trickett), whose dam is by Brett Lee x Thai Again (Token Prince x Thai Magic) and worth recalling, Thai Magic, is by Grove Whisper* x Lauren’s Desire.
Grove Whisper*
Thinkalot is from a handy litter of nine named, which included Tyrion, Whittaker, Botany Downs, Botany Junction, Freestyle Lass, Load Up, Mr. Fordham and Mr. Vision. She was lightly raced with just five starts from which she recorded one win and one placing, winning over 515 metres at Gosford (29.92), where she was also placed. She has one previous litter on file, with five dogs and two bitches, whelped in April 2016 by international stud success Kinloch Brae*. INVITATION Invitation to all Owners, Trainers, Studmasters and Breeders. If you have a story to tell about the part you play in greyhound racing, let us know, bred a litter, have a special greyhound, whatever, we’d love to hear from you. editor@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au
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Stud News
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At Stud
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Talking Breeding Victorian Metropolitan Sires List Victorian Metropolitan Sires List January-May 2017 No.
Apr
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(x Veetee Express), Sketchy Jack ( x Rema’s Topaz), Supervisor (x Rybenbrook Belle), Surfonic Gold (x Surfonic), Traveller’s Joy (x Ema’s Princess), Unprecedented (x Mepunga Nicky), You Bug Me (x Good Morning), and Zipping Lady (x Scarlett Girl. _____________________________________________
Indiv.
1sts
May
SAP/MEP
Barcia Bale
89
153
31
77
3
Cosmic Rumble
37
68
18
33
3
2
Fabregas
39
68
17
40
4
4
Magic Sprite
20
40
5
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NSW Stud Services—February 2017
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5
Djays Octane*
21
40
7
18
6
8
Turanza Bale
14
32
8
14
7
7
SH Avatar*
13
31
6
14
8
6
Kinloch Brae*
19
30
4
18
9
10
Spring Gun
20
28
4
17
10
9
Collision
19
28
4
18
11
13
Bella Infrared*
12
22
5
14
12
12
Surf Lorian
15
21
3
16
13
11
Oaks Road
9
20
1
7
14
18
Walk Hard
7
20
7
10
15
14
Nolen
10
19
3
6
16
16
Banjo Boy
8
18
3
6
17
15
Velocette
8
17
1
11
18
17
David Bale
6
16
3
5
19
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Dyna Tron
11
16
5
7
Stud Services registered with GRNSW for the month of February were as follows: 6 Barcia Bale and El Grand Senor. 5 Dyna Double One. 4 Kinloch Brae* 3 Banjo Boy and Fabregas. 2 Elite State. 1 Allkel To Excel, Bit Chili, Black Bear Lee, Black Magic Opal, Buck Fever, Cape Hawke, Collision, Cosmic Rumble, Crash, Dyna Steal, Dyna Villa, Fernando Bale, Hay Fergus, Jagger Swagger, Kevlarr, Kilty Lad, Let It Develop, Lochinvar Marlow, Magic Sprite, Mogambo, My Bro Fabio, No Dunuts, Rivergum Drive, Stagger, Sulzanti, Swift Fancy, Turanza Bale and Where’s Pedro. There were a total of 59 services registered, from 36 individual sires.
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Black Magic
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15
3
5
383
702
138
350
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JUST outside the top 20 at the end of May are: 13 wins KC And All*. 12 wins Lochinvar Marlow and Mogambo. 11 wins Premier Fantasy* and Nitro Burst. 10 wins Talk’s Cheap and Bekim Bale.
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Barcia Bale’s May winners, and their dam’s were as follows: 3 wins Shadale (x Budgie Lass). 2 wins Dundee Calypso (x Crown Poker) and Fugitive Bale (x Amanda Bale) 1 win Alpha Triton (x Queen Of Cyprus), Argyle Lucifer (x Phyllis Allen), Aston Hodge (x Aston Elle), Astrology (x Frosty Jewel) Cheese Ya Later (x Body Trim), Coolan King (x Coolan Miss), Dr. Leonardo (x Dr. Dotti), Dreamy Julian (x Hot Dream), Flyrite (x Phyllis Allen), Gregorovitch (x Bathilda Bagshot), Hurunui Jack (x Hurunui Hussy), Lou’s Dreams (x Hot Dream), Lorenzo Blue (x Queen Bluebird), Mepunga Tycoon (x Mepunga Nicky), Onya Teddy (x Not Onya Nelly), Perceptive
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Barcia Bale. Dyna Double One, El Grand Senor and Kinloch Brae*. Banjo Boy. Black Magic Opal, Fabregas, Let It Develop, Magic Sprite, SH Avatar*, Spring Gun and Swift Fancy. Allkel To Excel, Buck Fever, Cosmic Rumble, Dyna Steal, Elite State, Fernando Bale and Hay Fergus.
Barcia Bale
Coursing 2017 PLEASE NOTE THIS AN UPDATED COURSING CALENDAR FROM NCAV
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Coursing 2017 Coursing Club News
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 11 June Committee Members: Norm Adderley, Steven Sunday 25 June Belsham, Steve Thomas, Michael Calstrom, Colin Email : jahurley@bigpond.com Goodman. Phone : 0417 878 511 Trialling: Lang Lang (Drag Lure). ** PLEASE NOTE (NOTE : No message bank) - No walk up trials !!!! Home (08) 8520 2347 (has message capability) Booked trials ONLY from 9.00 am till 10.00 am every Judy Hurley Sunday morning. Racing Manager/Secretary To book your trials please call 0468 587 533 between GOTBA of SA Coursing Club 10am–5pm every Friday. - 17 -
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Coursing Results Longwood - Sunday 11 June
South Australia - Sunday 11 June
Last Sunday was a cracker of a day and surprisingly enough well support with many new faces. Of interest to all Greyhound buffs I think is the three litter mates to contest the Sylvester Doyle finals, and I may be incorrect but this may be a first to have three litter mates contesting such a prestigious event Coursing. Checking the siblings on the GRV website they are all very handy greyhounds. Great litter I would think. The 3 pups are: – Whelped Mar 15 (S: Barcia Bale D: Evie’s Identity). Two Fawn Dogs, Erupt Eve Lad and Lieu Knee Annie, Bred and Owned by James Vandemaat, trained by Robert Glass of Kyabram in their first season both have won events entered leading up to the Sylvester Doyle. One black bitch, Gotham Queen Bred by James Vandermaat, owned by SMKN Syn. and trained by Sean Lithgow of Devon Meadows equally as successful as her siblings wining her first event in April at Lang Lang. The other finalists come equally credentialed in their first coursing season, Last Outlaw trained by Malcolm Davies of Altona Green, Heat Up trained by Michael Chilcott of Heathcote who came into the heats with no coursing record to then course through to the finals, Mutant Trained by Daniel Pell of Toolleen to has a good first coursing season record and Hungry Heart trained by Yvonne Carter of Mudgegonga won his first ever event at Benalla. Andrew Copley
With the numbers down somewhat on previous meetings, the quality of racing remained top class. Kath Johnstone obviously has a liking for the relaxed atmosphere at Virginia and was rewarded with 3 winners on the day. RACE 1 : GOTBA MAIDEN STAKE Started with a Whip Syndicate’s SWEET BUSINESS (BK B, Dec ‘14; Cosmic Rumble/Sweet Equity) defeated The Kelly Gang’s CHANGE UP (BK B, Jul ’15; Uncle Remus/Fair Change) by a head in 15.56. Winner trained by Tina Cattermole. RACE 2 : GOTBA MAIDEN STAKE R Davey & J Mabarrack’s BOY GEORGE (BK D, Sep ’14; Mepunga Geordie/Mepunga Diva) defeated The Kelly Gang’s MISS DARLO (BE B, Jan ‘15; Barcia Bale/Ritza Angel) by 3 lengths in 15.04. Winner trained by Vadim Roz. RACE 3 : GOTBA MAIDEN STAKE Kathleen Johnstone’s EDISON BALE (BK D, Feb ’15; Magic Sprite/Ellen Bale) defeated T Wiseman & J Kada’s SHOULD BE WISE (F D, Jun ’14; Spring Gun/Should be Blonde) by 2 lengths in 14.89 (best). Winner trained by Kathleen Johnstone. RACE 4 : GOTBA MAIDEN STAKE Kathleen Johnstone’s SHOW ME DOLLARS (BK B, Mar ’13; Dyna Tron/Midnight Dollars) defeated the Kist Syndicate’s DRY YOUR EYES (BK B, Feb ’13; Cosmic Rumble/Daintree Jewel) by 4 lengths in 15.02. Winner trained by Kathleen Johnstone. RACE 5 : GOTBA NOVICE STAKE The Kelly Gang’s CHOICE (BK B, Dec ’14; Spring Gun/Dream Choice) defeated Pamela Carraill’s DENZEL PALMS (BK D, Mar ’15; Don’t Knocka Him/Special Premier). Winner trained by Vadim Roz. RACE 6 : GOTBA NOVICE STAKE Kathleen Johnstone’s LUPE FIASCO (BK D, May ’14; Nitro Burst/Pipe Dreams) defeated Ray Fewings’ FIORELLA (BK B, Feb ’15; Oaks Road/Gimme Love) by 2 lengths in 15.57. Winner trained by Kathleen Johnstone.
RACE 7 : GOTBA JUVENILE/MAIDEN STAKE K Stagg & N Farley’s DAKOTA DELTA (BE B, Oct ’15; Swift Fancy/Gable La Flash) defeated The Kelly Gang’s TIME TO CHANGE (BK B, Jul ‘15; Uncle Remus/Fair Change) by 2 lengths in 15.24. Winner trained by Colin Symes. Judy Hurley
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Letters Editor. HAS THE HORSE BOLTED?
The penny has dropped. Greyhound Racing Victoria has finally accepted that it is running out of dogs. Grading and race programming are being re-cast as a result. By extension, this decision (correctly) rubbishes the meagre analysis and illogical conclusions reached by live baiting inquiry chiefs - all lawyers or bureaucrats - in Victoria (two), NSW and Queensland. All wanted to reduce breeding. It further highlights the inane nature of political decisions to resolve so-called euthanasia problems by cutting back breeding (tacitly supported by a tame Alliance industry group in NSW). In reality, breeding has been in decline for a decade now, possibly influenced by a combination of a poor public image, perceived low returns and making it all “too hard” to take part. More recently, rule changes which limit the quantity and frequency of breeding from aging dams will have made an additional impact. Victoria (and others) has also reduced or eliminated incentives for breeding although, illogically, it has retained a significant number of races limited to “Vicbred” dogs. Curiously, neither of these efforts, including cash incentives provided by the previous Premier, had any noticeable effect on the dog population anyway. Part of the reason for that is that breeding is by nature not a state-based administrative function but a national and commercial one. That same decline, and a rush to fill slots in the TAB calendar, also caused a fall in average field quality as more low quality dogs entered the racing group, thereby discouraging customers (ie punters) from getting involved. Turnover has broadly held up by replacing punters with mug-operated betting devices, by increasing the number of races and (in some cases) by doing better commission deals with state governments and TABs. Are there any more rabbits to pull out of the hat? Well, maybe the proposed merger of Tabcorp and Tatts would help by offering bigger pools but the likelihood of that happening is fragile – unfortunately. In other words, there has been a massive concentration on processes with little assessment of outcomes or unintended consequences. Decisions revolved around newspaper headlines rather than informed analysis. The industry has always been reactive rather than proactive. Faulty inquiry findings were seldom challenged by racing authorities. Importantly, reasons for the long term fall in breeding were never addressed. So, while the overdue move of GRV to re-organise race fields and grading priorities is fair enough, it is really shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted. Serious questions remain unanswered.
price structures will alienate serious investors. The largest greyhound state, NSW, is looking at an impossible financial outcome as huge costs are about to be dumped on it following government intervention based on perceived welfare considerations and inadequate business analyses. That almost certain decline in NSW activity follows a long term decline in the third largest state, Queensland, where both government and industry policies and practices have amounted to no more than waffle and inaction. An uncompetitive Tatts service adds to the problem. Maidens and bottom grade races have invaded the big capital city meetings in an effort to maintain turnover and public interest. A decade ago these would never have been seen there. Track standards are poor and may well remain so if serious investigations and significant funds are not made available. Falls and interference are turn-offs for trainers, punters and the public alike. Attention to the poor public image of the greyhound and the racing industry has varied from slim to non-existent. Ditto for innovative marketing campaigns to seek out new customers. Although far from achieving a majority, the growth of so -called NT corporate bookmakers is influencing industry efficiency (for the worse) and government policies while making a mockery of once valid betting patterns. Price rip-offs and punitive betting rules are now the norm. These people are not bookmakers but price manipulators (paradoxically, they all started life as genuine bookies but were alienated by racing authorities at home). Management of the industry is fragmented and in the hands of bureaucrats rather than lively business managers, thereby ensuring there will be no real progress. Generally, change is regarded as a dirty word. The absence of sensible and authoritative national leadership virtually guarantees that inefficiencies will persist and progress will be blocked. At the core, the greyhound racing industry is dependent on two things: maintenance and improvement of the breed and strong community/customer support. Both are failing.
Finally, an explanatory note: I am critical of the contribution of “bureaucrats” although I have struck many very fine examples of the breed over several decades. However, the problem is that running a commercial industry is not what they are built for. Square pegs and round holes!
Bruce N. Teague Gosford NSW Major changes have taken place in the nature and quality of the greyhound population – strength and stamina, for example – but no studies are in train to identify how or why this has happened and what to do about it. The customer profile has been downgraded to mug level, meaning that future changes to the industry’s income will be unpredictable and unreliable, and that volatile
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AGRA News Mosman Classic Preview continued
Honour Roll
Up Hill has drawn box six for Saturday’s Group 1 final, a draw that has disappointed her trainer David Geall, although Mister Twister, a keen railer in box five, could give Geall’s greyhound a cart across in the run to the first turn. Mister Twister's trainer Jason Mackay said his greyhound needed to be drawn as close to the rails as possible, while Lucky Chap's trainer Anthony Azzopardi predicted that his greyhound will want to run to the right so believed box four was not ideal for him. Central Bark's trainer Mark Bell, however, was happy with box three. “Although he had box six in his semi-final I wanted him drawn closer to the rails in the final. If Central Bark begins like he did tonight he has a great chance,” Bell said.
The Classic was first run at Harold Park in 1952 when won by Robin Buchanan. In those days, the race was called the Bi-Annual Classic and remained the same until 1988 when the GBOTA renamed the Classic honouring legendary administrator the late Peter Mosman. Like all other GBOTA features it moved with the club to Wentworth Park in 1987. Some outstanding sprinters have won the race over its journey going back to Miss Oakey (53), Tell You Why (59), Classy Jane (the dam of Black Top 60), Rokoko (68), The Smoother (70), Satan’s Legend (78), Tegimi (79), Promises Free (82), Brother Fox (85), Farmer Wilson (91), How’s The Fort (92), Worthy Reward (93), Tap Dance (94), Solve The Puzzle (98), Great Wish (99), Winsome Dollars (2001), Elite State (2003), Surf Lorian (2004), Tuiaki (2010) and four Wheeler owned winners split by Bessy Boo Allen Harper, Garrick Bale, the mighty Xylia Allen and superstar Fernando Bale in 2015. Below is the honour roll in full. 1952 Robin Buchanan, 1953 Miss Oakey, 1954 Farrago Hawk, 1955 Proto Girl, 1956 Double Jade, 1957 Fine Earl, 1958 Town Ghost, 1959 Tell You Why, 1960 Classy Jane, 1961 Silver Khan, 1962 Nimble Aye, 1963 Keen Linen, 1964 Sudden Linen, 1965 Satyr Rocket,1966 Perfect Socks, 1967 Dark Durante, 1968 Rokoko, 1969 Silent Ring, 1970 The Smoother, 1971 Alray Lad, 1972 Toouli, 1973 Dusty Trail, 1974 Early Copy, 1975 Arctic Raider, 1976 Proper Calibre, 1977 Ripa's Regard, 1978 Satan's Legend, 1979 Tegimi, 1980 Dick's Gem, 1981 Merry Tempest, 1982 Promises Free, 1983 Acacia Park, 1984 Crathie Drive, 1985 Brother Fox, 1986 Yob Yobbo, 1987 Paris In Spring, 1988 Kinjarra, 1989 Style Leader, 1990 Classy Spider, 1991 Farmer Wilson, 1992 How's The Fort, 1993 Worthy Reward, 1994 Tap Dance1995 Patchtime, 1996 Casino Jack, 1997 William Wallace, 1998 Solve The Puzzle, 1999 Great Wish, 2000 Token Wave, 2001 Winsome Dollars, 2002 Big Sam Banner, 2003 Elite State, 2004 Surf Lorian, 2005 Over Flo, 2006 Faithful Love, 2007 Run The Risk, 2008 Lend Us Fifty, 2009 Devine Road, 2010 Tuiaki, 2011 Allen Harper, 2012 Garrick Bale, 2013 Xylia Allen, 2014 Bessy Boo, 2015 Fernando Bale and 2016 Buck Forty.
What’s happening on race night? THE HOUNDS FUNCTION ROOM Wednesday and Saturday Night Dining Dinner Package Options (all include entry and racebook) A bar tab can be established on the night with bar staff. Finger Food Service $30pp, Premium Cocktail Finger Food Service $40pp. 2 Course Dinner + Cheese Platter + Coffee $45pp. 3 Course Dinner + Cheese Platter + Coffee $60pp. BOOKINGS Please note that Function Staff are in office Tuesday and Wednesday and will therefore respond to enquiries and bookings on these dates. Bookings must be finalised no later than 7 days prior to your event. Full details on the menu and booking are available here at http://wentworthpark.com.au/food/function-packages Further inquiries can be made with the NSW GBOTA (02) 8587 1210.
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For more information please contact: Neil Brown AGRA Publicity Officer Tel: 03 97691234 Mob: 0423 129 950 nbrown@agra.com.au
BRED TO WIN Our weekly selection of greyhounds to follow, based on their breeding and recent performances. SUBLIME NEWS White & black bitch, July 2015 Kiowa Mon Manny* x Flying Mozoltov. Trained at Parwan by Paul Abela, for Joseph Cremona. Fourth from box eight over 515 metres at Sandown (SAP) on 11 June at first race start, in the race won by Annie Lava (29.81). Big ask to get across from the outside in a 515 metres maiden at Sandown first up, and is certain to have benefitted from that run. ISHMY BROTHER Black dog, June 2015 Crump x Sooty Lee. Trained at Devon Meadows by Chris Johannsen for Kenneth Doidge. Raced 15 times now for one win and nine placings and looks to be maturing nicely. Won over 460 metres at Warragul (26.34) back on 30 March, and placed three of four starts, Sale and Cranbourne 520 metres, and Sale 650 metres before last start third over 595 metres at Sandown (SAP) on 11 June. Came from box one on that occasion and finished just 1.83 lengths behind the winner, Magenta Gold (35.05). All the better for that run and on the improve. IT’S A PLAN White & black Dog, July 2015, Jagger Swagger x It’s A Blur. Trained by Wayne Vassallo at Devon Meadows for the Whittington Sprod Syndicate. Beautifully bred youngster who shows plenty of promise. Raced three times for two wins, over 460 metres at Warragul (26.43, 26.40), before stepping up class and distance to 515 metres at Sandown (SAP) on June 11. He came from box six on that occasion, and had no luck when finishing third, beaten 6.50 lengths in the race won by Pink Floyd (30.05). Likely to need it further as well, but is very promising and improving with each run. Sell your pups here
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Windy Millar*
August 2006 Honcho Classic (Head Honcho x Sure Lass) x Any Time Soon (Staplers Jo x Toss Spirit) 52 Starts 14 wins 23 placings Won 2009 Group 1 Belfred Stakes, and 2008 Group 3 Kasco Stakes, with placings at Group level. Outstanding winning percentage as a sire. $700 Frozen, Bendigo or Sandown Contact Richard 0400 578 533 - 23 -
Nostalgia If you have a Nostalgia contribution email to editor@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au This week we continue our look back at Victoria’s leading metropolitan sires over the past 40 years, with the 2003 Victorian Metropolitan Sires List.
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Special Feature Rhonda Singleton’s world New South Wales greyhound enthusiast Rhonda Singleton became involved with greyhounds in 2009 as a owner and racing them.
THIS week, Rhonda posed a couple of questions with her facebook posts.
Is this a painting from South Australia where coursing after kangaroos and wallabies first took place?
Rhonda regularly contributes photos from her collection at: GREYHOUND RACING AUSTRALIA HISTORY & IMAGES https://www.facebook.com/ groups/160148657349745/
WAS THIS THE MAN WHO USE TO TRAIN DOGS CALLED CAMDEN GLIDER AND SO ON ?
Don’t forget all previous editions of Greyhound Weekly are available on our website: www.victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au
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Special Feature All of the works of Robert McKinnon a.k.a Maddog McDermutt, including his latest book are available online at https://www.amazon.com/ Then reference Robert McKinnon Next week will have a special feature From Robert McKinnon. The entire first chapter of – Stubs Feral
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Our People GREYHOUND PET PEEPS
Our people at their best - A good news story Well know Traralgon identity, Terri Morris, Posted the following on her facebook page this week. Well done Terri.
Also picked up on facebook this week. Trainers are often called in by vets in times of emergency. Our greys are often needed as blood donors. I am looking for great stories from retired grey owners who also contribute in times of need. If you are willing to share your stories publically, please message me. If you know of someone that I am not friends with, could you ask them to contact me if they are also willing to share. Doesn't matter which organisation you adopted from. https://www.facebook.com/deb.edlin We hope to have follow up stories on the contribution retired greyhound make as blood donors in the coming weeks.
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