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Greyhound Weekly Volume 1
Number 46
Friday 18 August 2017
Funding for new facilities at Glenview Park New facilities and a landscaped community space will be added to the Glenview Park Racecourse in Traralgon. The Government has announced a $263,000 funding package for the facility which is shared by Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club (TGRC) and Latrobe Valley Racing Club (LVRC). The Member for Eastern Victoria, Harriet Shing MLC announced the funding package at Glenview Park on Monday. The upgrades will include the construction of a new outdoor entertainment space, including a children’s playground, shade sails, lawn area and seating for families. TGRC manager Steven Clarke said the two racing clubs were jointly contributing $50,000 towards the outdoor entertainment area, which is expected to be finished by the end of October.
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From the Editor’s Desk Victorian Greyhound Weekly Edition 46 Friday 18 August 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 18 Aug Healesville, Bendigo, Geelong and Traralgon. Saturday
19 Aug The Meadows and Cranbourne
Sunday
20 Aug Sandown (SAP), Healesville, and Sale.
Monday
21 Aug Ballarat, Traralgon, and Shepparton.
Tuesday
22 Aug Geelong, Horsham and Warragul.
Wednesday 23 Aug The Meadows (MEP), Bendigo Warragul and Ballarat. Thursday
24 Aug Sale, Shepparton, Sandown and Warrnambool.
The Healesville Cup is Victoria’s only country cup which is run on a straight track. The Healesville Greyhound Association requested the relegation of the Healesville Cup down to Group 3 status from 2017 to provide a wider distribution of prize money in other feature races hosted at Healesville. However, with Healesville Cup heats maintaining first prize pools of $5,000, and $25,000 to go to the winner of the final, this race is sure to continue to attract the finest sprinters in Victoria and abroad. The first Healesville Cup was run on the previous grass track in 1990 when won by Eureka Man over the 340 metres distance, before being converted to a sand surface in 2011 (350 metres). HEATS Sunday 3 September (Day) FIRST PRIZES: $5,000 FINAL Sunday 10 September (Day) FIRST PRIZE: $25,000 DISTANCE: 350 metres
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Metropolitan Winners Breeding and trainers of last week’s metropolitan winners. Victoria, NSW, South Australia and West Australia
9. Meehan Barney (Fabregas x Miss Meehan) R. Shiells 10. Golden Tears (Where's Pedro x Tiz Tears) R. Britton 11. Acclaim (Cosmic Rumble x Proven Impala) C. Treherne Albion Park – Monday 7 August 1. Affliction (Ruff It x Velocity Zoom) G. Mitchell 12. Helen Baxter (Bombastic Shiraz x Kim Baxter) 2. Brittany Talks (Don’t Knocka Him x Paint) C. Suttle D. Trewin 3. Shine Your Light (Outa Credit x Classy Gypsy) S. Hunt Angle Park – Wednesday 9 August 4. Casey Whispers (Lochinvar Marlow x Bralyn 1. Rusty Dreams (Barcia Bale x Midnight Movie) County) G. Clegg L. Bates 5. Alpha Chaos Magic Sprite x Queen Of Cyprus) 2. Missy Marlow (Lochinvar Marlow x Amity J. Heddles Kinship) A.Milligan 6. Burrum Starsky (Fabregas x Befitting) D. Russell 3. Jolene Marlow (Lochinvar Marlow x Amity 7. Big Bad Bob (Lochinvar Marlow x Bralyn County) Kinship) A Milligan G. Clegg 4. Fabriental (Fabregas x What Kuda Been) D. Hockley 8. Not Like Tommy (Spring Gun x Mini Pod) 5. Curly Magic (Magic Sprite x Heaven Knows) N. Connell M. Stewart 9. Coronary Cloud (Banjo Boy x Three’s A Cloud) 6. Double Indemnity (Set Sail South x Sionara Baby) G. Smith K. Bewley 10. Shining Supreme (El Grand Senor x Surin’ Sal) 7. Dolce Gusto (Kinloch Brae* x Donna Ricca) D. Russell K. Hurley 8. Doogee (SH Avatar* x Dellbrezie) Lester Harris 9. Mary’s Entity (Fabregas x Girl Aloud) L. Rasmussen Angle Park – Monday 7 August 1. Memory Assassin (Collision x Marley’s Memory) 10. Amity Marlow (Lochinvar Marlow x Amity D. Bates Kinship)A.Milligan 2. 2. Half A Mill (Fernando Bale x Rinoa Bale) 11. Kensa (Spring Gun x Little Bit Fancy) L. Rasmussen Kim Johnstone 3. Doppelganger (Bit Chili x Gold Vee) B. Rawlings 12. Mugurza (Fabregas x El Sutro) K. Douglas. 4. 5. Reelin (Nolen x Gold Vee) G. Brown 5. Canya Sassy (Brett Lee x Motown Girl) Albion Park – Wednesday 9 August L. Rasmussen 1. Gold Drift (Glen Gallon x Gunlee Galo) K. Hoggan 6. Velocity Lilly (Cosmic Chief x Velocity Sheba) 2. Indiana Princess (Barcia Bale x Masai Princess) Kim Johnstone N. Catchpole 7. Sketchy Gun (Brett Lee x Motown Girl) T. Richards 3. Succatash (Milldean Panther* x Cyntia’s Star) 8. Mclaren Chief (Cosmic Chief x Stevie Mclaren) M. Cuneo T. Foster 4. Cometron Flyer (Dyna Tron x Noaki Comet) 9. Dyna Archie (Blue Lorian x Hannie Bale) K. Boan Y. Maxwell 5. Kazeko (Collision x Diamondo) D. McGrath 10. Lepa Nada (Cape Hawke x Basilka) 6. Zhichao Lee (Don’t Knocka Him x That’s Emma B. Stamenkovic Lee) C. Cauchi 7. Regal Hope (Premier Fantasy* x Regal Silver) W. Elson The Meadows (MEP) Wednesday 9 August 1. Lektra Stroll (Walk Hard x Lektra Angie) A.Dailly 8. Ramblin’ Rose (Collision x Magic Maggie) 2. Candy Rose (Djays Octane* x Blue Duck Rose) D. Gladman W. McMahon 9. Spring Time Girl (Spring Gun x Just Itchin’) J. Hose 3. So Amazing (Bit Chili x Miss Markwell) D. Trewin 10. Power Of Penny (Cosmic Chief x Sammy Do That) 4. Boozetown Hound (Fabregas x Penny Banser) D. Hannon M. Hertzel 11. Captain’s Knock (Don’t Knocka Him x Bamquin 5. John John Lava (Djays Octane x Born On Lava) Haze) K. Myers R. Britton 12. Kimahri Ronso (El Grand Senor x Miss Elly Mac) 6. Mepunga Laser (Bella Infrared* x Mepunga Lana) D. McGrath J. Britton 7. Kuta's Lad (Collision x Flowering Lily) D. Mowat 8. Cheese Ya Later (Barcia Bale x Body Trim) D. Fisher -4-
Metropolitan Winners Breeding and trainers of last week’s metropolitan winners Victoria, NSW, South Australia and West Australia. Wentworth Park – Wednesday 9 August 1. My Sherona (Barcia Bale x Hanify’s Jewel) J. Scerri 2. On The Trowel (Spring Gun x Stitch Miss) B. Canellis 3. Tahiti Pearl (Glen Gallon x Avondale Duchess) R. Bell 4. Wild Miss Judy (Magic Sprite x Takeover Teddy) T. Priest 5. Smoking Road (Barcia Bale x Addison Road) M. Gatt 6. Tobi Tinkler (Swift Fancy x Iona Habit) S. Austen 7. Riley Tokaam (Don’t Knocka Him x Skyela Tokaam) J. Mackay 8. Who Said That (Collision x Little Mother) M. McGovern 9. Et Cetera (Swift Fancy x Scoozie) P. Sims 10. Shamunska (Cosmic Rumble x Miss Hyperactive) J-A Crosser Cannington – Wednesday 9 August 1. Pokkiri Raja (Collision x Pearl Napoleon) B. McPherson 2. Dave’s Girl (Djays Octane* x Street Level) C. Dagostino 3. Beryllium (Bekim Bale x Kim Keeping) W. Choules 4. Playing Up (Barcia Bale x Perfect Pison) C. Dagostino 5. Corporate Storm (Dyna Nalin x Saving Bundles) B. Smithson 6. Bundles Galore (Dyna Nalin x Saving Bundles) E. Crudeli 7. Knight Striker (Kinloch Brae* x Alotta Fantasy) L. Isaac 8. Trouper Monelli (Fernando Bale x Bingle Monelli) D. Hobby 9. Outa Line (Cosmic Rumble x Rickshaw Rosie) R. Noden 10. Backpacker Jack (Cosmic Rumble x Serash Bale) E. Crudeli 11. Aye Vee Bee (Vee Man Vanex Precious Native) R. Noden 12. Hurricane Chloe (El Grand Senor x Facinator) T. Thomas Sandown – Thursday 10 August 1. Dr. Mortikye (Bella Infrared* x Dr. Mindy) W. McMahon 2. Over Indulgence (Jagger Swagger x Oh So Sweet) W. Vassallo 3. Rainbow Fury (Nolen x Vicky Blue) C. Hughes 4. One Plus Two (Superman x My Asuncion) A.Powell 5. Moneypenny (Cosmic Chief x Princess Douglas)
N. Vincent 6. Aston Dee Bee (Barcia Bale x Aston Elle) S. Thompson 7. Paradiso Lass (My Bo Fabio x Key To Eden) J. Britton 8. Striker Light (KC And All x Pretty Fancy) B. Bravo 9. 9. Osakalaka (Razldazl George* x Liesel) J. Sharp 10. Roger’s In Town (Surf Lorian x My Kinda Music) M. Carter 11. Dyna Naitch (Surf Lorian x Crystin Bale) A.Dailly 12. Alpha Aion (Magic Sprite x Queen Of Cyprus) J. Britton Albion Park – Thursday 10 August 1. Blue Lemonade (Magic Sprite x Super Surfer) S. Lawrance 2. Outside Pass (Head Bound x Tina’s Show) T. Apap 3. Jalapeno (Kiowa Mon Manny* x Brook Lee) T. Apap 4. Jury (Cosmic Chief x Velocity Sheba) T. Brett 5. Opal Nera (Dyna Tron x Black Sambuca) T. Brett 6. Gunnadoo Rev (Shakey Jakey x Cruze) S. Zammit 7. Joe’s Drinking (Don’t Knocka Him x Kingsbrae Sam) S. Dart 8. Magical Yessam (Magic Sprite x Kiewa Show) D. Massey 9. My Mate Lenny (Fabregas x Got No Cents) W. Page 10. Angelic Miss (Spring Gun x Stylish Hawk) D. Titmarsh 11. Cosmo Bill (Cosmic Chief x Regal Silver) W. Elson Angle Park – Thursday 10 August 1. Harbormaster (Cosmic Chief x Wikena) K. Corby 2. Rip It Ralph (Lochinvar Marlow x Ticket To Mars) A. Manton 3. Disaaci (Disraeli x Wooloo) J. Quinlivian 4. 4. Pearl Cape (Cape Hawke x Singin’ Larricki) R. Harris 5. Winsome Summer (Fabregas x Winsome Charlee) T. Murray 6. Bogie Bekim (Bekim Bale x Bogie Skye) B. Rawlings 7. Alpha Alexander (Barcia Bale x Queen Of Cyprus) R. Mackellar 8. On Fire (Bekim Bale x Alana Blues) C. Butcher 9. Jacqui Blax (Cape Hawke x Rustic Reeta) J. Quinlivian 10. Hesa Marlow (Lochinvar Marlow x Amity Kinship) L. Wilson Whelped a litter recently? Why not send us a pic? and tell us about it.
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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 12 August 1. It’s A Plane (Hondo Black x It’s A Blur) W. Vassallo 2. Kumbia Lass (Barcia Bale x Wiradjuri Girl) A.Langton 3. Sly Shiraz (Oaks Road x Dash Of Shiraz) G. Condon 4. Rockook (Peter Rocket x Raya Riot) K. Hellmuth 5. Up Hill Jill (Premier Fantasy* x Where’s Demonica) D. Geall 6. Waleonjon (Cosmic Rumble x Come On Luann) G. Dainton 7. Zambora Idol (Nolen x Sheza Pleaser) M. Delbridge 8. Kilty Express (Kilty Lad x Bogie Jewel) R. Drew 9. Maja Mahi Mahi (Spring Gun x April’s Legacy) A.Terry 10. Sleek Master (Swift Fancy x Lagoon Holly) S. Thompson 11. Beanbag (Walk Hard x Dirty Angel) J. Sharp 12. Royal Intention (Barcia Bale x Uno Lesson) B. Ennis
9. Teddy Monelli (Mogambo x Jackie Bale) D. Hobby 10. Induction (Brett Lee x Starlight Delly) P. Stuart 11. Red Hot Reagan (Dyna Tron x Whispering Ling 12. Thunder Rama (Hallucinate x Bananarama) J. Iwanyk Sandown (SAP) – Sunday 13 August 1. Ruby’s Image (Cosmic Rumble x Ruby Ha Ha) R. Neocleous 2. Run Rita Run (Bella Infrared* x Sluice) K. Gorman 3. Not Available (Barcia Bale x Lochinvar Vogue) R. Britton 4. Aston Upton (Collision x Aston Elle) E. Lieshout 5. My Alibi (Kinloch Brae* x Where’s My Dollar) I. Brown 6. She’s Got Grace (Cosmic Rumble x Free Dream) R. Britton 7. Brindle Bay (Goodsey x Paua To Excite) G. James 8. Angel Dash (Walk Hard x Dirty Angel) J. Sharp 9. Chantilly Beauty (Bella Infrared* x Sluice) K. Gorman 10. Boycey Road (Nolen x Efogi Road) D. Saunders
Wentworth Park – Saturday 12 August 1. Mr. Paddington (Kinloch Brae* x Lovers Tiff) F. Cini 2. Rippin Moi Moi (Magic Sprite x Chevy Princess) J. Davis 3. Tahalia’s Way (Spring Gun x Miami Gold) J. Dart 4. Big Black (El Grand Senor x Time And Money) D. Campbell 5. Ebby Ripper (SH Avatar* x Ebby Miss) M. Eberand 6. Riley Tokaam (Don’t Knocka Him x Skyela Tokam 7. Better Call Sloy (Cosmic Rumble x Best Percentage) D. Sultana 8. Bekin Street (Bekim Bale x Serisier Street) C. Proctor 9. Where Art Thou (Where’s Pedro x Amnesia) K-J Coleman 10. Danisie (El Grand Senor x Kati Oi Oi) C. Proctor Cannington – Saturday 12 August 1. Gino’s Me Boy (On Coin x Lochinvar Sass) N. Minutillo 2. Black Bombshell (Barcia Bale x Tearsabout Tears) E. Crudeli 3. Flying Eamonn (Collision x Oshkosh Fayola) J. Dailly 4. Sassy Ginger (Kinloch Brae* x Sassy Guess) E. Crudeli 5. Will Keeping (Barcia Bale x Beth Keeping) J. Marsh 6. Ramifications (Barcia Bale x Disco Girl) C. Halse 7. Weedle Monelli (Bekim Bale x Luba Monelli) D. Hobby 8. Max Profit (Fabregas x Belron Chaser) C. White
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Talking Breeding - Victoria Talking Breeding with Roger Clark
Banjo Boy
Four Frotheys Syndicate, manager, Glen Pask registered the second Banjo Boy litter, which has two dogs and two VICTORIA bitches, from the outstanding stayer, Bells Are Ringin (November 2013 Kinloch Brae* x Absolute Stunna), whose dam is by Bombastic Shiraz x Regal Blaze (Pure Victorian Litter Registrations Octane x Sound Lee). Week Ending 26 July The Group 1 Sandown Cup winner is from an Dog Bitch Breeder Sire/Dam outstanding litter, which included, Absolute Silence, Blazin’ Bomber, Kinloch Stunna, Miss Kadia, Ring The Banjo Boy x Alexis Kelton 5 2 S. Toner Bell and Stunning Silence, who won more than 100 Banjo Boy x Bells Are Ringin 2 2 G. Pask races between them. Banjo Boy x Flossy 7 0 M. Barber Bells Are Ringin raced 52 times, for 21 wins and Barcia Bale x Bogie Classic 3 2 S. Van Oirschot 12 placings, winning four times over 715 metres at Sandown (41.78), four times over 725 metres at The Barcia Bale x Dirty Mary 3 2 J. Spizzirri Meadows (42.53), three times over 520 metres at Barcia Bale x Sugar Lips 3 5 P. McDougall Cranbourne (30.28), where she also won three times Chasin Mikado x Benny Bowen 7 1 M. Barber over 699 metres (41.49), twice over 650 metres at Sale Kelsos Fusileer* x Rossy 5 1 L. Azzopardi (37.53), twice over 570 metres at Horsham (32.77) and also over 731 metres at Angle Park (43.44) and 680 Kiowa Producer* x Princess 1 4 J. Carr metres at Warragul (39.34). Stagger x Baysen Babe 5 1 J. Condo Hoddles Creek breeder, Maria Barber has the final * Import or O/Seas based Banjo Boy litter this week, which has seven dogs, from Totals 41 20 10 Litters (6.1) another well bred bitch, the proven producer, Flossy (August 2009 Primo Uno x Instructed First), whose dam THIS week’s review of litters from the Victorian Litter is by Puzzle Prize x Decliro Park ) Head Honcho x Registrations list for the week ending 26 July, starts with Katinga Park. Flossy is from a litter which included Republican, three litters by outstanding stud prospect, Banjo Boy Stagger Inn, Mario Chief, Stagger, Stagger Uno and (April 2011 Vee Man Vane x Off Springer). Stomp Stomp. Berwick breeder, Stephen Toner, has the first of She raced nine times for a win over 460 metres at the three litters, which has five dogs and two bitches, Warragul (26.42 and three placings. from the well bred, very good city middle distance She has nine individual winners on file from her performer, Alexis Kelton (March 2013 Farley Blitz* x Paris Montana), whose dam is by Where’s Pedro x Ivana four previous litters, by Bekim Bale, Dyna Tron, El Galo (including prolific winners Pop Wright and To The (Hotshot x Louisa Wensor). Galos) and Peter Rocket. She is from her dam’s only litter on file, which included, Darkest Beauty, Fleet Return, He’s Ma Bro, Paris Bella, Tobias Kelton and Xaviar Kelton, who were Greyhound Data provides information about greyhounds from all over the world with pedigree all winners, except Paris Bella, who did not race. Alexis Kelton raced 38 times, for 11 wins and ten information drawn from the last four placings, winning six times over 595 metres at Sandown centuries. (33.89), twice over 650 metres at Sale (37.41) and also Online are 4,026,078 race results and 2,163,692 greyhound pedigrees. over 595 metres at Traralgon (34.46), 660 metres at http://www.greyhound-data.com/ Bendigo (38.14) and 520 metres at Cranbourne (30.40). -7-
Talking Breeding Victoria She is from her dam’s only litter, of nine named, which included Big Boy Tige, Black Beach Girl, Go Polly Go, Macgallen, Out Of Sight, Sheza Survivor, Sir Albert and Sir Lancelot. Maria’s other litter On the track she only raced twice, for one placing, MARIA BARBER also has a nice litter of eight pups on over 350 metres at Goulburn in October 2013. the list this week by Chasin Mikado (August 2012 She has five named offspring on file, whelped in Bekim Bale x Bella Ebony), whose dam is by Big February 2015, by Fancy Dean. Daddy Cool x Ashton’s Girl (Galilee* x Elusive Bearing). Three Barcia Bale litters The seven dogs and one bitch, are from the well bred bitch, Benny Bowen (May 2011 Fear Zafonic* x PLENTY of variety in the breeding of the dams Hypo Bella), whose dam is by Black Enforcer x responsible for the three litters on this week’s by Hyponui (Just The Best x Hypo Havoc). Australia’s leading sire, Barcia Bale (March 2010 Go She is from a litter of nine named and their dam Wild Teddy x Princess Bale). also has winners on file from three other litters, by three Devon Meadows breeder, Steven Van Oirschot international sires, Ahane Lad*, Premier Fantasy* and has the first of the three litters, which has three dogs and WW Apple Jax, with a total of 17 named offspring. two bitches, from the very well bred bitch, Bogie Benny Bowen raced 79 times for 13 wins and 14 Classic (January 2012 High Earner x Bogie Gem), placings, winning four times over 400 metres at whose dam is by Bombastic Shiraz x Bogie Leigh (Just Warragul (22.77), three times over 311 metres at The Best x Hypo Havoc). Cranbourne (17.96), twice over 298 metres at Traralgon Three dogs and two bitches in the second Barcia (17.08), and also over 440 metres at Sale (23.38), 390 Bale litter, registered by Donvale breeder, John Spizziri, metres at Shepparton (22.50), 400 metres at Geelong from the well bred bitch, Dirty Mary (January 2011 (22.81) and 300 metres at Healesville (17.02). Diffuser x Ashom’s Girl), whose dam is by Ashom Bale x Sister Pip (Billy Ninjang x Blue Dazzle). Peter McDougall from Ouyen has the final Barcia Unraced Dam Bale litter, which has three dogs and five bitches, from LONGWOOD EAST breeder, Luke Azzopardi has a the beautifully bred bitch, Sugar Lips (February 2012 litter is six pups on the list this week by international stud success Kelsos Fusileer* (July 2003 Gable Dodge x Velocette x Miss Someone), whose dam is by Brett Lee x Casey’s Angel (Spiral Nikita* x Leprechaun Yap). Lassinagh Silky). The five dogs and one bitch are from the Kiowa Producer litter beautifully bred, unraced bitch, Rossy Emgrand (November 2013 Barcia Bale x Miata), whose champion DEVON MEADOWS breeder John Carr, has the final staying dam, now successful producer, is by Bombastic litter on this week’s Victorian list. Shiraz x Winsome Bluebird (Lansley Bale x Winsome The litter consists of one dog and four bitches, by Duchess). US import, Kiowa Producer (April 2011Dragon Fire x She is from a litter of five named, which included Kay V Sweet Kay), who has the Australian bloodlines Billy Emgrand, Gold Dingo, Mackata and Miata Gold, from Dragon Fire’s sire Brett Lee. who have all won races. These well bred youngsters are from the nicely Miata has since whelped a litter by Turanza Bale, bred bitch Princess Gemini (October 2011 Nitro Burst x born October 2014, which produced Catch A Diamond, Wind Fire), whose dam is by Path To Power x Misty Duravis, Found A Diamond, Kay Are Emm, Shift Magee (Ginger Magee x Fire Agent. Pattern and Short Shift, with all but two winning to date. Talking Breeding Victoria - continued
Stagger litter FOLLOWING on from the earlier, Banjo Boy x Flossy, litter, Stagger (August 2009 Primo Uno x Instructed First) has a litter of six pups on the list this week. Registered by Pyramid Hill breeder, Judith Condo, the five dogs and one bitch are from the very well bred, lightly raced bitch, Baysen Babe (December 2011 Collision x Miss Primadonna), whose dam is by Hallucinate x Prize Princess (Solve The Puzzle x Princess Rema).
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Talking Breeding NSW Talking Breeding New South Wales
Black Bear Lee
NSW Whelping Report Week Ending 7 April Sire/Dam
May 2013 Breeder
Dog
Bitch
Bella Infrared* x Over Here
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6 G. Board
Black Bear Lee x Windswept
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6 D. Matic
Brett Lee X Paua Of Love
Won 2015 Group 3 Magic Maiden, Buck Fever x Sheza Sonnet 3 4 D. Winters 2015 Group 3 Xmas Gift, 2016 Group 2 Bulli Gold Dyna Double One x Sven’s Cruiser 1 1 K. Mcauley Cup, finished second in the 2015 Group 1 Vic Peters, Dyna Steal x Dutchess Mogambo 4 1 R to R Syndicate 2016 Group 3 Ambrosoli and was a finalist in the 2016 Group 1 Megastar, with a PB at Wentworth Park of El Grand Senor x Asteroid Miss 1 7 D. Eveleigh 29.76. Fear Zafonic* x Veetee Destroyer 3 4 A. Verhagen CASTLEREAGH breeder Danielle Matic has a nice Jagger Swagger x Orara Ell 4 6 G. Geary litter of twelve pups on the list this week by the beautifully bred, under - rated stud prospect, Black Let It Develop x Naawy Naawy 2 3 P. Spiteri Bear Lee. Surf Lorian x Sheba’s Image 0 3 D. Eveleigh The six dogs and six bitches, are from the very * Import or O/Seas based sire well bred bitch, Windswept (May 2012 Hurricane Luke Totals 26 14 6 litters (Ave 6.7) x September Blue), whose dam is by Big Daddy Cool x Zilla (Fortified Rush* x Tammy Lezah). She is from a litter of seven named, which Infrared* litter THIS week’s review of litters selected from the NSW included Blue Skies, Bugatti Thunder, Hurricane Bomb, Hurricane Sloy, Loo Loo Blue, and Montana Whelping Report for the week ending 7 April, begins Lee, with their dam also having winners on file from with a nice litter of eleven pups by international stud success, Bella Infrared* (July 2009 Kiowa Mon Manny her only other litter, whelped in January 2014, by Magic Sprite. x Bella Ionic). On the track she raced 70 times, for the handy Registered by Murray Bridge breeder, Gregory record of 16 wins and 24 placings, winning seven times Board, the five dogs and six bitches are from the well bred bitch, Over Here (April 2013 Don’t Knocka Him x over 350 metres at Goulburn (19.81), four times over 400 metres at Bulli (22.54), where she also won over Where Are You), whose dam is by Hallucinate x 472 metres (26.52), twice over 365 metres at Nowra Duel’s Me Mum (Reggemite x Duel). She is from a litter of four named, which included (20.60) and twice over 280 metres at Wentworth Park (16.17). Knocker, More For You and Sure You Can, all winners, with their dam also producing some very good Black Magic Opal litter winners from her other litters, by Elite And Classy KANWAL breeder, Kade Jarvis has a nice litter of nine (twice), Lochinvar Marlow and Outa Credit. On the track she raced 22 times, for ten wins and pups on the list this week, by Black Magic Opal (May 2011 Magic Sprite x Awesome Opal). six placings, winning five times over 431 metres at The four dogs and five bitches are from the well Ipswich (24.77) and five times over 520 metres at Albion Park (29.84). She has one previous litter on file, bred bitch, Sreaming El (April 2012 El Galo x Screaming Kidz), whose dam is by Bright Ebony x with three dogs and one bitch, whelped in June 2016, Ardfire Lass (Royal Assassin x Ardfire). by Spring Gun. She is from a handy litter of eight named which included Alan’s Kidz, El Galo Girl, Largo Lady, Mark’s Baby Girl, Mum’s Secret, Remember Ross and Shirley’s Kidz. On the track, she raced 30 times, for five wins Don’t forget all previous editions of Greyhound and five placings, winning twice over 429 metres at Weekly are available on our website: Muswellbrook (24.87), twice over 400 metres at The www.victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au Gardens (22.90) and also over 515 metres at Gosford (30.48). Black Magic Opal x Screaming El
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Talking Breeding - NSW Muswellbrook (32.45), twice over 720 metres at Wentworth Park (42.54) and also over 530 metres at Potts Park (30.25).
Talking Breeding - NSW Continued
Buck Fever litter RUSHFORTH breeder Debbie Winters has a litter of seven pups on the list this week by the under-rated sire, Buck Fever (December 2009 Brett Lee x Kiacatoo Pearl). The three dogs and four bitches are from the very well bred bitch, Sheza Sonnet (May 2011 Fear Zafonic* x Sonnet’s Grace), whose dam is by Brett Lee x Blue Sonnet (Silver Chisel x Lyn Osti). She is from a litter of five named, which included Didn’t No, Fearless Foe, Show No Fear and Sonnet’s Special, with their dam having eight other named offspring on file, from three litters, by Black Enforcer, Oaks Road and Spring Gun. Sheza Sonnet raced 55 times for eight wins and 20 placings, winning four times over 480 metres at Grafton (27.60), where she also won over 407 metres (23.14), and also won twice over 520 metres at Lismore (30.29).
Jagger Swagger Litter
Grand Litter
JUNCTION HILL breeder, Garry Geary has a nice litter of ten pups on the list this week, by another under -rated sire, Jagger Swagger. The four dogs and six bitches are from the very well bred bitch, Urara Ell (March 2012 Bond x Sweet Elite), whose dam is by New Tears x Fiery Comet (Reuben Gray x Supreme Agnes), and worth noting Supreme Agnes is by Waverly Supreme* x Agnes Girl. She is from her dam’s second Bond litter, and she also produced winners from an April 2010 litter by Collision. Orara Ell raced 20 times for five wins and four placings, winning three times over 365 metres at Armidale (21.08) and twice over 407 metres at Grafton (22.88).
El Grand Senor in action.
Jagger Swagger December 2010 Premier Fantasy* x Surpassing
Jagger Swagger won the 2013 Group 1 National Derby (Gardens 29.66), 2013 Group 2 Richmond Derby (30.35) and 2013 Bulli Gold Cup 26.01 and was a finalist in the 2013 Group 2 Queensland Derby recording some sizzling PB times, Appin 20.90, Bulli 26.07, 22.41, Maitland 25.14, Wentworth Park 29.56, 29.82; Richmond 30.35, Gardens 29.47 and Albion Park 29.88.
SINGLETON breeder Daniel Eveleigh has two litters on the list this week, with eight pups in the first litter, by very Melbourne Cup winner, now successful sire, El Grand Senor (April 2008 Where’s Pedro x Elgrando Gold). The one dog and seven bitches, are from the well bred bitch, Asteroid Miss (December 2012 Cosmic Rumble x Sheba), whose dam is by Bond x Wee Dream (Barneys Alarm* x Kalyara Dream). She is from a handy litter of eight named, which included Contact Details, Don’t Tell, Little Asteroid, New Frontier, Sheba’s Drive, Sheba’s Image and Sheds A Shakin’, with their dam having winners from her only other litter on file, whelped in November 2014, by Fabregas. On the track she raced 40 times for seven wins and ten placings, winning four times over 520 metres at - 11-
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Accell Therapy Accell Therapy is gaining popularity in greyhound recovery and performance, however many people do not realise the benefits of utilising this therapy with their breeding animals. Firstly though, a little bit of information maybe beneficial in explaining how the therapy works and the benefits in using it with your breeding stock.Accell therapy is Australian owned and Australian made by CT Healthcare in Brisbane. It has a long history in human therapy spanning over 67 years. The therapy is used extensively in the older generations of our population for joint mobility, muscle issues and circulation problems.It is also widely used by major sporting clubs, Australian army, Australian Institute of sport and many more.This therapy has been tested and registered by the TGA as a Class 2a medical device. The benefits of this therapy include improving circulation and lymphatic drainage, relaxing muscles and improving nerve muscle communication, and Enhancing joint mobility and enabling a natural analgesic effect. This cycling vibration therapy travels very gently and very deeply through 4 feet of bone and 2 to 3 feet of tissue. This enables a very deeply penetrative benefit to all cells through muscles and joints to receive these benefits. This creates momentum in the bloodflow which does not peak until approximately 5 to 8 hours post treatment, giving ongoing benefits well after the therapy session has been completed. Once it has peaked, the benefits will slowly drop back over the following 24 to 48 hours so regular daily sessions are most beneficial. There are many benefits in relation to breeding that can be gained from using AccellTherapy. When a bitch is cycling the benefits of increasing the circulation and lymphatic drainage enhance the natural efficiency of all systems in the body and thereby improving hormone levels and regularity in cycling and all facets of the reproductive system function. We have found that many bitches that are proving difficult becoming pregnant, suddenly become more balanced and able to be impregnated. And additional benefit that is derived from the body working more efficiently and having higher levels of oxygen and nutrients supply through greater blood flow, is the health and well-being of the beach during the pregnancy term. Her ability to feed the foetus during the pregnancy is greatly improved her to her higher levels of health and well-being, making the gestation much more supported by her body. These benefits flow
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through to the quality of the milk the bitch produces, to feed after whelping. Anxiety can be an issue leading up to whelping and the Tranquillsage setting on the therapy can be very calming at this time. It lowers the alpha rhythms in the brain to resting levels, thereby calming the bitch naturally. In the event of an Cesarean section being necessary, Accell therapy can be used to generate faster recovery times for the bitch and improve internal circulation and thereby internal warmth of the pups. This reduces the reliance upon heat mats for pups.The Tranquillsage setting can also be used for the ongoing recovery of the bitch whilst feeding to keep her calm and relaxed during this time. We all know how much benefit a calm mother is for raising young. However, it's not all about the girls. You can look after your dog using Accell also The same benefits from improving circulation and lymphatic drainage, flows through to sperm motility and quality from enhanced health and well-being and improved nutrients and oxygen levels. Any muscle soreness or back issues that the dog makes experience during mating can be alleviated and recovered using the therapy to best effect There is a wonderful opportunity to improve the overall quality of your breeding program using this Australian made therapy and dogs can be treated using a therapy mat without needing to sit with each animal during treatment. Due to the depth of therapy penetration through 4 feet of bone and 2 feet of tissue, simply placing a crate on top of the mat will allow transmission of the therapy through this structure to the dog. It works a bit like a conductor. This lets you get on with your jobs while your dog is receiving premium care. It also protects your medical equipment from a chewer or any damage.
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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 for the remainder of the season Gippsland Hwy, (from Melb) turn left at Shell Service are: Station, continue along McDonalds Track passing over 9 and 23 July, 13 and 27 August and 10 September. the Railway Crossing, then turn left and take the left fork. Please note that the Oaks, Derby and Waterloo Cup (13 and 27 August) are 16 dog events – 8-dog President: John Clay Mob: 0419 559 738 preludes will be run the meeting prior to these time Vice President: Dylan Edgar honoured prestigious events to provide dogs with an Secretary/Treasurer: Sue Jolly extra course in preparation for 4 runs in these Email: jollyranch@bigpond.com events. Committee Members: Norm Adderley, Steven 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. - 16 -
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INTRODUCING AT STUD One of the fastest greyhounds ever to race in this country
WORM BURNER “The undisputed king of Angle Park”
75 Starts 45 wins 9 seconds 9 thirds $367,360 Won 13 races in a row at Angle Park Mid 2016 Ran 29.50 or better Ten times
Spiral Nikita*
WORM BURNER
Oaks Road Leprechau n Pace
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Brett Lee Leprechaun Yap Black Shiraz
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Phantom Flash Minnies Nikita
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Little Looper Koyuga Proof
Prima Portrait No Intent Proven Mystique
Flashy Sir Westmead Seal Curryhills Fox Minnies Selena Gun Law Osti Sobbin Sal Hotshot Leprechaun Miss Ginger Dark Horizon Moral Standards Polly’s Portrait Head Honcho Hot Show Deb Awesome Assassin Proven Misty
HIS PEDIGREE: Hugely in-bred race dogs almost always make the very best stud dogs…. This is how champion sires, Brett Lee, Temlee, Head Honcho, Bombastic Shiraz, Collision , Surf Lorian and Where’s Pedro are bred. Worm Burner is line bred 4x4 to litter sisters Sobbing Sal and Hot Show Deb. He won the 2016 Group 1 National Sprint Championship, 2015 Group 3 Brian Johnstone Memorial and the 2017 S.A Sprint Championship. He finished second in the 2016 Group 1 Adelaide Cup, third in the 2016 S.A Sprint Championship and the 2016 Group 1 Melbourne Cup and was a finalist in the Group 1 Topgun, Group 2 Shootout and the 2017 Group 1 Temlee. He has won an amazing 37 races over 515 metres at Angle Park, with fastest winning times, 29.17, 29.25, 29.30, 30.31 and 29.35, and six races over 515 metres at Sandown 29.16, 29.18, 29.22, 29.30, 29.44 and 29.86. ONLY CHAMPIONS RUN OUTSTANDING TIMES LIKE THAT CONSISTENTLY
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GAP SA Adelaide Show coming up It's that time of the year again! The Royal Adelaide Show is coming up and GAP SA will once again bring our award-winning stand along! To make this year another success, we need volunteers to bring their greyhounds along to provide hugs and cuddles to all the visitors. Times and days are on the artwork and if any suit just give us a call on 8243 7124 and book yourself a spot. Please note there are lots of people at the Show so if you're greyhound is shy or nervous with crowds it may not suit this promotion.
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GAP SA
Do you live in Mount Gambier? We are looking for volunteers to hold a lead as part of our walking group. These dogs are waiting to enter the GAP SA program and as part of their socialisation we take them on a leg stretch with other like minded people. Fancy holding a lead? Next walking group scheduled for Tuesday 26 September.
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Our weekly selection of greyhounds to follow, based on their breeding and recent performances. FAT RHINO Fawn Dog, November 2015, Radley Bale x Karise’s Voice, trained at Brookfield by Tess Galea, for Jeff Galea. Raced twice now over 515 metres at Sandown (SAP) for a first up seventh, beaten 15.9 lengths from box four, then 4.83 lengths third, from box seven, on 13 August, in the race won by Ruby’s Image (30.13). Looks a likely type and based on that second run he won’t be long recording his first win. PEGGY HOOK Black bitch, January 2015, Talk’s Cheap x Nitriss Neveelk), raced and trained at Hazelwood North by Charlie Galea. Lightly raced with just four starts for three placings. Three straight placings over 520 metres Sale and 525 metres at Traralgon, then fourth over 515 metres Sandown (SAP), on 13 August, from box six, beaten 11 lengths in the race won by Run Rita Run (30.04) after striking trouble. Big ask for inexperienced greyhounds to get across from the outside over 515 metres at Sandown and she will be better for that experience.
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NICE WORK Black Bitch, April 2015 Trewly Special x Scarlet Maid, raced and trained at Devon Meadows by Steven Van Oirschot. Raced 14 times now for one win and five placings, winning over 515 metres at Sandown (SAP) in 30.01, back in May. Unplaced in four runs, Cranbourne Sandown and Warragul before last start third, beaten 9.8 lengths over 515 metres at Sandown (SAP) on 13 August. Came from box four and had no luck on that occasion and worth noting the winner, Not Available, won by 7.9 lengths, and ran 29.40.
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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 -
Letters Letters to the editor
Email: editor@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au THE MYSTERY OF BREEDING DOWNTURNS
routinely at the RSPCA, council pounds, abattoirs, puppy farms or in the local creek. At the extreme end, a few people believe dogs – or at least greyhounds – should get the same treatment as humans. Well, we understand the principle but how far can you go? Indeed, one respondent to the Victorian Agriculture Department’s proposals indicated he was being asked to provide his dogs with better facilities than his children enjoyed. That situation will not be altered in the short term as anti-racing types have got hold of it and will keep wringing its neck, so to speak. Reversing the trend demands sophisticated public relations efforts and quite a lot of money over several years, preferably on a coordinated national basis. Unfortunately, it comes at a time when finances are at risk as governments impose tighter, more costly and probably unnecessary regulations. It’s Catch 22. Only one other solution offers any potential, and it has two arms: the product – ie the quality of the average race – has to be improved, and a massive marketing effort mounted to educate new or existing customers. We must earn more money per race even if, or when, race numbers are reduced. Only then could the industry fund more stringent regulations and cater better for unrequired stock. The do nothing option could see the industry fade away. Everyone from trainers to bureaucrats would lose their jobs while thousands of willing racers would have no purpose in life. A by-product is that it also risks the future of the breed. The immediate task will be to watch what happens in NSW as new rules bite, more people are put on the state payroll, costs go up and the authority is run by Morris Iemma, a good bloke but with no experience running a big business. Sorry to be so negative, but all those factors suggest the local industry in NSW is on a slippery slope – perhaps as then-Premier Baird intended. Innovative reforms are needed but the inclination to bring them about is not visible. Particularly when the new Racing Minister’s record shows he voted in favour of the Baird-Grant ban on racing. Its later reversal had nothing to do with the worth of the industry – only with political costs. Or, as economist Henry Ergas pointed out in The Australian (12 Aug) when talking about rising electricity prices, “Fiddling at the edges cannot undo this mess. Rather, what is needed is a drastic change in course. And there is no mystery about the steps that should be taken”. Bruce Teague
The curious thing about greyhound breeding is that almost everybody has got the numbers wrong. They may be influenced by quickie comments on blogs, rather than by national trends which is really the only place to go. At the moment, the latest national figures are for 2015, which is pretty tardy. Only Victorian information is shown for 2016 on the Greyhounds Australasia website. What we do know is that there has been a national trend downwards for the last decade – not huge but steady. It is reflected in both litters registered and names allocated. Such a long term change can be attributed mainly to economic factors. However, today’s gloomy predictions may well be right if Victoria is any guide. The state’s 634 litters in 2016 represent the lowest in recent history. For pups named (3,719), ten of the last fourteen years have been busier. Even so, in both 2015 and 2016, Victoria had over 100,000 starters in more than 13,000 races, an average of 7.5 per race. But 2017 is not promising. Just last week, 64 races did not manage a full field, including a whopping 28 at the four metro meetings. Other states have similar problems. So nominations are not matching the supply of races and scratchings are alarmingly high. That’s a concern for two reasons. First, small fields affect betting turnover, thereby reducing eventual income for state administrations. Secondly, it poses questions about the handling of what is arguably the industry’s biggest problem – providing outlets for the maximum number of dogs and so reducing the need for euthanasia. Why are more dogs not racing when space is available? What to do? No doubt there has been furious activity in looking for new homes for retired dogs. That’s good and it warrants pushing, but it is not going to have a huge impact on overall numbers. Neither will the other theoretical solution – fixing alleged “over-breeding”. Apart from the fact that it is a myth which has been promoted by official reviewers and also by some state administrators (all without properly studying the subject), any mandated or voluntary reductions would have Victorian Greyhound Weekly approached GRV, CEO, only a modest effect on the euthanasia question. Significant Alan Clayton for a comment on this letter, but has not numbers would still remain. received a reply at this time. And more promotion of low class racing – Tier 3, Class C, “Country”, etc. – is not going to accommodate dogs which refuse to chase or are very slow. The industry is between a rock and hard place because it has never established its right to dispose of unrequired dogs, despite state laws allowing it. Strangely, the community does not have a problem with the disposal of other dog breeds, horses, cats or whatever. That occurs
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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 2012 Victorian Metropolitan Sires List.
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Nostalgia Rhonda Remembers New South Wales greyhound enthusiast Rhonda Singleton became involved with greyhounds in 2009 as a owner and racing them. E A R L Y E D U C A T I O N $85 Prevention is better than cure, right? With breeding numbers down by around 60%, and an estimated 30 -40% of pups not being named, I would like to start a new service - early education. I'd like to see this become my main, if not only service. I feel it's a critical step our industry has neglected for too long, and with the poor percentages above, its important we become more efficient with what we breed. I'll provide details in a day or so, but basically this program is for 3-9 month old pups, with a minimum of 12 weeks to gain real benefit from the intense one-on-one education. But longer the better! There will be 6 stages of which your pup will go through, all designed to ensure your greyhound is a well-rounded, forward, confident and keen chaser, with his/her prey-drive fully unlocked! They'll still get all the standard rearing, but will also get exposed to the kennel life as well as lots of bullring, box and drag lure work. For older pups, at stages 4, 5, and 6, your hound will be a junior race dog, they'll even compete against another pup behind the drag and on the clock, so that'll be great for syndications to keep clients excited! With early and consistent positive reinforcement, I can safely and confidently offer a full refund on the extra service if (IF) your pup doesn't break-in. That's $15 per week refund, even if you use the full 40 weeks, or minimum 12 weeks. (*conditions apply).
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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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History Special the winner would receive £1,000. Reports indicated that betting on the result was prolific.’
1923 Waterloo Cup. With all roads leading to Longwood in just over a week’s time for the 2017 Waterloo Cup, GRV’s Andrew Copley looks back on the 1923 Waterloo Cup.
1923 Waterloo Cup – one for the ages Andrew Copley, GRV
One of the most prestigious pieces of silverware in Victoria’s greyhound racing history – the 1923 Waterloo Cup – has been generously donated to Greyhound Racing Victoria by Ross Dickie. The 1923 Waterloo Cup was held at Geelong and won by Unie (Achieved – Una Verse), a brindle and white greyhound trained by Ross’ grandfather, the late Charles Dickie, of Bacchus Marsh. Unie’s half sister, Vanity Verse, which was trained by Dr W. A. Stewart, was the runner-up, however, the greyhound was withdrawn from the final course because of injury, leaving Unie the winner. Ross, 79, supplied an extract of a newspaper article reporting on the 1923 Waterloo Cup: ‘In beautiful weather, the greatest coursing event yet recorded in the history of the sport in Australasia was brought to a conclusion today before the largest attendance of visitors that has ever been seen at a coursing meeting. The two special trains from Melbourne were well patronised, and many interstate visitors were present, thus indicating that the Waterloo Cup of 1923 has created the greatest interest in all parts of Australia. This season the National Coursing Club decided to increase the entry fee from £6/6/ to £10/10/, and many thought the change would bring failure to the historic event. However, there was an unprecedented rush for nominations and about 140 applications were received two months before the closing date. The National Coursing Club called a meeting to alter the conditions of the Waterloo Cup of 1923 to extend the limit of entries from 64 dogs to 128 dogs. It was agreed
Ross Dickie, grandson of the late Charles Dickie, with the 1923 Waterloo Cup.
The late Charles Dickie (centre) with family members at his home in Bacchus Marsh in 1920. The greyhound on his right is Una Verse, the dam of Unie.
1923 Waterloo Cup Winner - Unie
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