Greyhound weekly 48 september 1

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Greyhound Weekly Volume 1

Number 48

Friday 1 September 2017

He had a paw in the door at GAP, but now he's a coursing legend.

Better Than This has defied all odds to achieve coursing greatness and win consecutive Waterloo Cups At Longwood last Sunday, Better Than This won the Cup final for co-trainers Ashlee Terry and Andrew Paraskevas.

Exactly 100 years since a greyhound named Brown Hawk collected the double by winning the 1916 & 1917 Waterloo Cups, Better Than This put his name in the history books once again by defeating Night Attack (Leigh Howard) by three lengths.

To win the Waterloo Cup, greyhounds must course oneon-one six times in the space of two days without defeat in what is greyhound racing’s ultimate test of speed and stamina. It also requires training excellence with regard to managing your greyhound.

Our special Waterloo Cup report starts on page 16 The Original Australian Nylon Greyhound Muzzles

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From the Editor’s Desk Victorian Greyhound Weekly Edition 48 1 September 2017

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Bred to win

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Coming up over the next week: Friday 1 Sept Healesville, Bendigo, Geelong and Traralgon.

Greyhound Clubs Australia News

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Greyhounds in the home

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Coming Up Next Week

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Coursing Special

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Letters to the editor

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Saturday

2 Sept Horsham and The Meadows.

Sunday

3 Sept Sandown (SAP), Healesville, and Sale.

Nationals Review

4 Sept Ballarat, Traralgon, Shepparton and Cranbourne (Q).

Our People

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Stud Services NSW - May

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Monday

Metropolitan Results from last week

Nostalgia

Tuesday

5 Sept Geelong, Horsham and Warragul. Talking Breeding NSW

Wednesday

6 Sept The Meadows (MEP), Bendigo Cranbourne and Ballarat.

Breeding Victoria

Thursday

7 Sept Warragul, Shepparton, Sandown and Warrnambool.

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Metropolitan Winners Breeding and trainers of last week’s metropolitan winners. Victoria, NSW, South Australia, Tasmania and West Australia.

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4. Bassett (Thirteen Black x Millie Grace) B. Deverell 5. Carrick Marlow (Lochinvar Marlow x Topline Dee) L. Barker 6. Maharani (Jagger Swagger x Nitro Cee) R. Watts 7. Zipping Billy (Don’t Knocka Him x Tricky Gypsy) E. Thomas 8. Trumpence (Nitro Burst x Maycee Anne) B. Deverall 9. It’s A Party (Jagger Swagger x It’s A Blur) R. Watts 10. Gillieston Girl (Lochinvar Marlow x Gillieston Miss) M. Johnson

The Meadows (MEP) - Wednesday 23 August 1. Dalhaus (Trewly Special x Sylvias Flame) J. Barbara 2. Lektra Elsa (My Bro Fabio x Lektra Bianca) Launceston – Monday 21 August A.Dailly 1. Rivenlee Lad (Fernando Bale x Witch Fantasy) 3. Aeroplane Tippa (Collision x Ritza Night) A.Bullock S. Thompson 2. Miny Mo (Fabregas x Cheergirl) A. Clark 4. Out Of Range (Fernando Bale x Nicki Fields) G. 3. North Country (Magic Sprite x Cover Girl) S. Gittus O’Keefe 4. Winklee Dutchy (KC And All* x Winklee Keeper) 5. Cruisy’s Empress (Glen Gallon x Cruisy’s Lorian) E. Howard M. Cauchi 5. 5. Fifteen Two (Thirteen Black x Miles Grace) 6. Eddie Eagle (Barcia Bale x Lara’s Rock) B. Ennis D. Hammersley 7. Dyna Fabrice (Jarvis Bale x Carol Allen) A.Dailly 6. Black Rhino (Mocha Shocker x Long Long Mama) 8. Unite Bale (Dyna Nalin x Delfina Bale) D. Trewin A. Bullock 9. Gaza’s Rooster (Takk’s Cheap x Mia Surgeon) 7. Tah Sophie (Jarvis Bale x Hellyeah Stella) D. Chapman A.Bullock 10. Glenda Kingy (Fernando Bale x Glenda Bale) 8. Gangalla Rebel (Dyna Tron x Gagalla Rise) A.Dailly D. Hammersley 11. So Amazing (Bit Chili x Miss Markwell) D. Trewin 9. Sooky Jooky (Turanza Bale x Ritza Flare) P. Tharle 12. Lila Bale (Fernando Bale x Searle Bale) A.Dailly 10. Nitro Grace (Black Nitro x Topline Dee) P. Hili Albion Park – Wednesday 23 August 1. Gitcha Alley (Al Moran x Gitcha Whirl) G. Mitchell Albion Park – Monday 21 August 1. Curl The Wave (Never Enough x Test The Truth) 2. Zac Elfron (Magic Sprite x Super Surfer) W. Bebbington S. Lawrance 2. 2. Kyella (Radley Bale x Kyeema) C. Houston 3. Truth Prevails (Outa Credit x Classy Gypsy) S. Hunt 3. Daze Like These (Fabregas x Tiny Wong Way) 4. Hara’s Hammer (Don’t Knocka Him x Cashmere C. Suttle Queen) D. Titmarsh 4. Button Pusher (Don’t Knocka Him x That’s Emma 5. Little Ach Cee (Turanza Bale x Ritza Night) Lee) C. Cauchi C. Byers 5. Dace Of Love (Spring Gun x Smashing Dancer) 6. Jiggle Splat (Glen Gallon x Ritzy Ruler) A. Bock L. Green 7. Wheatecre (Velocette x Clear Vision) B. Baker 6. 6. Donny’s Beach (Spring Gun x Blue Bird) S. Scott 8. Get Shorty (Don’t Knocka Him x Fernvale Flyer) 7. Snug (Fabregas x Befitting) D. Russell G. Short 8. Sweet Karmar (Fabregas x Wedstar Dryva) 9. Stuey (Fabregas x Lillyana) A.Green K. Davies 10. Regal Bill (Premier Fantasy* x Regal Silver) 9. Spring Time Girl (Spring Gun x Just Itchin’) J. Hose W. Elson 10. Santa Claws (Kiowa Mon Manny* x Taper Jean 11. Celestial Selene (Surf Lorian x Melon Coshy) Girl) P. Cassidy P. McBlane Devonport – Tuesday 22 August 1. Like ‘Em All (Above All x Champagne Girl) B. Pursell 2. Rikitikitana (Fabregas x Cheergirl) B. Pursell 3. Kamikaze Turtle (Mr. Prizz x Shades Of Ella) A.Bullock

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Metropolitan Winners Breeding and trainers of last week’s metropolitan winners Victoria, NSW, South Australia, Tasmania and West Australia.

Wentworth Park – Wednesday 23 August 1. Metro Princess (Cosmic Rumble x Fast Red) P. Cini 2. Black Ju Ju (Mogambo x Black Ginger) R. Howard 3. Tahlia’s Way (Spring Gun x Miami Gold) J. Dart 4. Oldmate Archie (Collide x Miss Mohar) R. Ingram 5. Ebby Chance (SH Avatar* x Ebby Miss) M. Eberand 6. Comatose (Fabregas x Graduation Girl) M. Davidson 7. Megalodon (Glen Gallon x Blu Evening) L. Aldhous 8. Forty Twenty Two (Forty Twenty x Bree The Weapon) W. Turnbull 9. Chunky But Hunky (My Bro Fabio x It’s A Wrap) J. Porter 10. Audi Key (Cosmic Rumble x Miston Belle) L. Davis Cannington – Wednesday 23 August 1. Esaba Kimba (Bobby Boucheau x High Tide Ebony) G. Ellis 2. Haunted To Excel (Barcia Bale x Cheetah Zero) K. Charles 3. Grizzle Mania (Cape Hawke x Chasing Thieves) E. Crudeli 4. Decimal (Fabregas x Sialla) P. Stuart 5. Skyther Monelli (Bekim Bale x Luba Monelli) D. Hobby 6. Trouper Monelli (Fernando Bale x Bingle Monelli) D. Hobby 7. West On Charlie (Kelsos Fusileer* x High Recall) C. Halse 8. She’s A Meanie (Swift Fancy x Eye The Tiger) C. Bainbridge 9. Regatta Rebel (Cosmic Rumble x Sarash Bale) E. Crudeli 10. Kobi Rocks (Big Daddy Cool x Rock Ruler) K. Charles 11. Nadia’s Fun (Hooksy x Where’s The Fun) L. Isaac

A.Karabitsakos 9. Brindle Bay (Goodesy x Paua To Excite) G. James 10. Militant Man (Dyna Tron x Kaymac Magic) K. Hunt 11. Flawless Bling (Barcia Bale x Lady Bling) J. Westerlo 12. Manifold (Tayors Sky x Miss Someone) G. Kantzidis Angle Park – Thursday 24 August 1. Greysynd Gem (Dyna Lachlan x Premier Malt) T. Rasmussen 2. Rockstar Lisa (Barcia Bale x Parisette) T. Rasmussen 3. Stitch ‘Em Up (Bekim Bale x Niamh Power) K. Gill 4. Marlow Brown (Lochinvar Marlow Liza Brown) P. Hearnden 5. Hope’s Beau (Collision x Hope’s Up) C. Butcher 6. Allen Jono (Jarvis Bale x Collin Bale) L. Rasmussen 7. Hukanui (Kelsos Fusileer* x Daddy’s Muffin) T. Rasmussen 8. Aston Ah Chee (Collision x Aston Elle) T. Murray 9. Zero Knockin’ (Don’t Knocka Him) T. Rasmussen 10. Croydon Boys (Spring Gun x Irish Marina) M. Stewart Hobart – Thursday 24 August 1. Wealdstone Radar (Barcia Bale x Tiza Gold) C. Tapp 2. Silent Boloney (Premier Boloney x Silent Girl) J. Wright 3. Tobrasca Rush (Barcia Bale x Late Night Out) M. Pearce 4. Halo Henry (High Earner x Stylish Moon) R. Grubb 5. Fesco Lass (Cosmic Rumble x Bell Haven) D. Cannan 6. Banquet (Collision x Wongawilli Wali) E. Medhurst 7. Casio Lad (Razldazl George* x Emerald Lee) E. Medhurst 8. Scenic Miss (Barcia Bale x Redskin) D. Cannan 9. Hogwash (Premier Boloney x Silent Girl) C. French 10. Gunna’s Lady (Spring Gun x China Lady) G. Whitney

Sandown – Thursday 24 August 1. Fernando Express (Fernando Bale x Tears Siam) R. Britton 2. Dundee Tango (Barcia Bale x Crown Poker) G. Scott-Smith 3. Warbo (Kinloch Brae* x War Torn) J. Sharp 4. She’s Got Grace (Cosmic Rumble x Free Dream) R. Britton 5. Tiggerlong Cruz (Spring Gun x Tiggerlong Petal) S. Ferguson 6. Mepunga Blazer (Barcia Bale x Mepunga Nicky) J. Britton 7. Cairo Calling (Banjo Boy x Easy Baby) D. Douch 8. Black Mumbo (Stagger x My Path Princess)

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Metropolitan Winners Breeding and trainers of last week’s metropolitan winners Victoria, NSW, South Australia, Tasmania and West Australia.

Angle Park – Friday 25 August 1. Ya Kiddin’ Me (Glen Gallon x Allinga Jay Jay) P. Fagan 2. Missy Marlow (Lochinvar Marlow x Amity Kinship) A. Milligan 3. Edison Bale (Magic Sprite x Ellen Bale) Kathleen Johnstone 4. Norah Bale (CTW Base Camp x Coco Bale) B. Rawlings 5. Gun Mcbain (Spring Gun x Flame Mcbain) R. Kelly 6. Billy The Mess (SH Avatar* x Ebby Miss) Lester Harris 7. Boy George (Mepunga Geordie x Mepunga Diva) V. Roz 8. Long Gully Gilly (Djays Octane* x Long Gully Libby) P. Fagan 9. Usain’s Squeeze (Fabregas x What Kuda Been) N. Newlyn 10. Shannah’s Might (Fear Zafonic* x Shannah’s Star) T. Price 11. Aston Kody (Collision x Aston Elle) T. Murray 12. Banjo Queen (Banjo Boy x Black Traminer) T. Price Albion Park – Friday 25 August 1. Frosty Bejay (Frosty Jay Jay x Beltah Magic) R. Attard 2. Shine Your Light (Outa Credit x Classy Gypsy) S. Hunt 3. Venom Strikes (Brett Lee x Ima Geisha Girl) N. Catchpole 4. Gadsby’s Road (Glen Gallon x Gotcha Coota) T. Tzouvelis 5. 5. Cyn’s Magic (Magic Sprite x Yuscany Sally) W. Elson 6. Jury (Cosmic Chief x Velocity Sheba) T. Brett 7. Rather Dapper (Dyna Lachlan x Pearl Za Zinger) J. McCarthy 8. Fanta Bale (David Bale x Ucme Typhoon*) R. Britton 9. Slick (Dyna Lachlan x Pearl Za Zinger) J. McCarthy 10. Jalapeno (Kiowa Mon Manny* x Brook Lee) T. Apap 11. Thunder Fury (Fabregas x Cakes And Pies) S. Lawrance 12. Just Spiffing (Fear Zafonic x True To You) K. McCarthy The Meadows – Saturday 26 August 1. Giant Bale (Roanokee x Darya Bale) A.Dailly 2. Oshkosh Yobbo (Fernando Bale x Oshkosh Fayola) G. Dailly 3. Cardamon (Pharaoh King x Carlow Queen) A. Stewart

4. Moonlit Wings (Barcia Bale x My Secret Shiraz) A.Langton 5. Not Availanle (Barcia Bale x Lochinvar Vogue) R. Britton 6. John John Lava (Djays Octane x Born On Lava) R. Britton 7. Chasin’ Crackers (Fabregas x Lady Arko) G. Rounds 8. Blue Gum Hill (Barcia Bale x Ema’s Princess) R. Britton 9. Vostok (Oaks Road x Full Noise Turbo) A. Langton 10. No Race declared by stewards 11. Liam (Stagger x Little Mumma Hot) D. Burnett 12. Eily West (Collision x Flowering Lily) M. Vaughan Wentworth Park – Saturday 26 August 1. Tilikum )Oaks Road x Misty Day) S. Rhodes 2. Packey Keeping (Bekim Bale x Kim Keeping) C. Roberts 3. Serena Serena (Fabregas x Kiowa Rebel) C. Carl 4. Elzy Lay (Spring Gun x Pearl Irene) A. Della Bosca 5. Watch The Wasp (Shakey Jakey x Midnight News) D. Swain 6. Penatron (Dyna Tron x Saigon Su) R. Nicolaou 7. Evidence (Brett Lee x Cristalle) L. Atchison 8. Squeak Scholari) Barcia Bale x Montanus) W. Harper 9. Friend Of Man (Barcia Bale x Midnight Lace) K. Drynan 10. Wild Tifi (Collision x Saint Tifi) P. Mattress Cannington – Saturday 26 August 1. Newcastle Ranger (Premier Fantasy x Where’s Demonica) J. Jeffries 2. Bushman’s Luck (Superman x My Asuncion) P. Glenny 3. Tuxedo Black (Brett Lee x Until Then) C. Halse 4. Neil Monelli (Barcia Bale x Dyna Sandy) D. Hobby 5. Cosmic Malteze (Cosmic Rumble x Maltese Player) M. Johnston 6. Pepper Fire (Spiral Nikita x West On Bluebird) C. Halse 7. Tallulah (Paddy Whacker* x Kalden Mystique) W. Brown 8. Skipper’s Ticket (Dyna Nalin x Saving Bundles) C. Halse 9. Miss Emmy Rose (Premier Fantasy* x Where’s Demonica) J. Jeffries 10. Art Noveau (Barcia Bale x Zelemar Fever) C. Halse 11. Tango Dancer (Cosmic Rumble x Rickshaw Rosie) B. McPherson 12. Junkyard Sarge (Barcia Bale x Dallas Monelli) J. Jeffries.

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Albion Park – Sunday 27 August 1. Elegant Duk ) Gardam Prince x Our Awesome Opal 2. Perfect Touch (Lochinvar Marlow x Eleazer) E. Griffin 3. Inside Racing (Spring Gun x Test The Truth) A.Bebbington 4. Senor Izmir (El Grand Senor x Montana Izmir) K. Staines 5. Proper Toff (Spring Gun x Miss Shell Bee) M. Cuneo VICTORIA 6. Mochachini Man (Shakey Jakey x Keneally) D. Fitzgerald Victorian Litter Registrations 7. You Slippy Gypsy (Fear Zafonix* x Mini Pod) Week Ending 9 August K. Halls Sire/Dam Breeder 8. Power Of Penny (Cosmic Chief x Sammy Do That) Dog Bitch D. Hannon Banjo Boy x Princess Coco 4 5 K. Gieschen 9. Kloeis Pride (Dashing Corsair x Redback Pride) Barcia Bale x Eyes Adorable 5 7 S. Smith S. Armstrong 10. Barra Trip (Fabregas x Barra Time) R. Ogden Barcia Bale x She’s Bossy 3 6 Y. Cassidy 11. Plum Jam (Westmead Osprey x Blue Bud) T. Snow Cosmic Rumble x Soul Dancer 5 2 E. Breukink 12. Torney (Barcia Bale x Magic Potion) S. Armstrong Sandown (SAP) Sunday 27 August 1. Agent’s Choice (Barcia Bale x Agent Dunham) M. Hirtzel 2. My Girl Lava (Djays Octane x Born On Lava) R. Britton 3. Xtreme Notice (Barcia Bale x Xtreme Gretel) R. Britton 4. Iris Allen (SH Avatar* x Dyna Beth) C. Capuano 5. Trouper (Djays Octane x Lady Deedee) K. Leek 6. Bumble Bee Bolto (Bella Infrared* x Valerie Allen) M. Delbridge 7. Baby Huey (Fernando Bale x Sweet Shadow) P. Bartolo 8. Duty Free (Barcia Bale x Zelemar Fever) A. Langton 9. Umbridge Bale (Djays Octane* x Dyna Alina) M. Delbridge 10. Waleonjon (Cosmic Rumble x Come On Luaan) G. Dainton 11. Hoo Gur Affair (Barcia Bale x Gold Affair Two) A.Langton 12. Thumb A Ride (Lochinvar Marlow x Bogie Dawn) I. Clarke Greyhound Data provides information about greyhounds from all over the world with pedigree information drawn from the last four centuries.

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* Import or O/Seas based Totals

THIS week’s review of litters from the Victorian Litter Registrations list for the week ending 2 August, starts with a nice litter of nine pups by Banjo Boy (April 2011 Vee Man Vane x Off Springer).

Registered by Maffra breeder, Kate Gieschen, the four dogs and five bitches are from the well bred bitch, Princess Coco (January 2012 El Grand Senor x Uno I’m Loopy), whose dam is by Primo Uno x Loopylou Linda (Spoken Joe x Kayelaa Kid).

She is from a litter of four named, which included Easy Baby, El Grand Uno and One Grand Tiger, with their dam’s only other litter on file, whelped in May 2009 by Miagi, also producing winners.

Princess Coco raced nine times, for one win, over 440 metres at Sale (25.64) in June 2014, and one placing, over 460 metres at Warragul, beaten 7.95 lengths (26.61) in Sept 2014.

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Talking Breeding Victoria Talking Breeding Victoria - continued

Ready to Rumble

Two Barcia Bale litters

Barcia Bale TWO litters on the Victorian list this week by top sire Barcia Bale (March 2010 Go Wild Teddy x Princess Bale).

Champagne Partners, Syndicate Manager Susanne Smith registered the first of the two litters, which has five dogs and seven bitches, from the well bred bitch, Eyes Adorable (March 2013 Collision x Sassy Sprite), whose dam is by Token Prince x Cheeky Sprite (Bright Ebony x Cheeky Villain).

She is from a litter which included Black Audit, Evening In Paris, Gee Daffy, Pacific Champ, Sassy Ziva and Ticket Boy. On the track she raced 60 times, for ten wins and 15 placings, winning three times over 525 metres at The Meadows (30.21), twice over 515 metres at Sandown (29.82) and also over 520 metres at Wentworth Park (30.32), 500 metres at Bendigo (28.55), 460 metres at Geelong (25.96) and 390 metres at Warrnambool (22.20) where she also won over 450 metres (25.32).

Valencia Creek breeder, Yvonne Cassidy, has the other Barcia Bale litter, which has three dogs and six bitches from the well bred, successful producer, She’s Bossy (November 2008 Where’s Pedro x Somerton Lass), whose dam is by Token Prince x Rap World (World Title x Rapunzel).

She is from her dam’s second Where’s Pedro litter, which included Chuggington, Destructinator, Gingin And Dry, Gingin On Rocks, Launchinator, Major Monogram, Pedro’s Finest, Somewhere Girl and Where’s Somerton, with their dam producing winners from each of her four other litters, by Hallucinate, Premier Fantasy* (twice) and her first Where’s Pedro litter, whelped in May 2007.

COTHION Syndicate, Manager, Elizabeth Breukink, has a nice litter of seven pups on the list this week by Cosmic Rumble (April 2007 Spiral Nikita* x Spiritual Rumble).

The five dogs and two bitches are from the well bred bitch, Soul Dancer (December 2012 Collide x Dance Siyan), whose dam is by Black Shiraz x Dance Portrait (Bobniak x Lovely Portrait).

She is from a litter of three named, which included Bryces Boy and Lay Down Sally, with their dam also producing winners from both of her other litters, by Cosmic Rumble and Elite State.

On the track, she raced 34 times, for ten wins and six placings, winning twice over 600 metres at The Meadows (34.62), twice over 660 metres at Bendigo (37.71), twice over 699 metres at Cranbourne (41.92) and also over 680 metres at Warragul (39.31), 650 metres at Sale (37.69), 665 metres at Traralgon (39.52) and 650 metres at Shepparton (37.52).

Nice Taste litter LITTLE RIVER breeder, Matthew Nash, has a litter of nine pups on the list this week by the ill-fated, outstanding sprinter, Kayda Shae (June 2013 Kilty Lad x Cosmic Aphrodite).

The three dogs and six bitches are from the beautifully bred, lightly raced bitch, Taste Da Rainbow (April 2013 Kinloch Brae* x Purely Tonic), whose dam is by Premier Fantasy* x Kathy’s Kitten (Spiral Nikita* x Cathy Ann).

She is from a handy litter of five named, which includes Louisiana Lil, Melos Girlfriend, Nevada Ned and the prolific winner Sacramanto Sal), Their dam also has winners on file from her three other litters, by Black Enforcer, Cosmic Chief and Magic Sprite.

Taste Da Rainbow only raced once, when she failed to finish over 515 metres at Sandown in October 2014 and did not race again.

She is already a proven producer from the two named, Bronelly Jet and Little Dynamo, from her first litter, whelped in January 2016, by Kilty Lad.

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Talking Breeding Talking Breeding Victoria Continued

Windy Millar*

Four for Manny* MORTLAKE breeder, Terry Payne has a litter of four pups on the list this by Kiowa Mon Manny* (September 2002 Flying Penske* x Flying Monica K).

The one dog and three bitches, are from the well bred bitch, Kolora Princess (December 2011 Mogambo x Della Bale), whose dam is by Collision x Minkara Bale (Rage Of Fury* x Basco Bale).

She is from a litter of seven named, which included Cairnlea Ellie, Cairnlea Ethan, Cairnlea Layla, Cairnlea Peter, Kolora Mambo and Kolora Morpheus.

Their dam only has two other named offspring on file, Cairnlea Claire and Roxy Mac, who were whelped in January 2010 by Where’s Pedro).

Kolora Princess raced nine times, for two wins and two placings, winning twice over 512 metres at Mount Gambier (30.27, 29.97), with placings over 390 metres at Warrnambool and 515 metres at Sandown.

Nine little Roses ROSEDALE RACING SYNDICATE, Manager, Sharon -Lee Chignell has a litter of nine pups on the list this week by former star sprinter, My Bro Fabio (March 2012 Turanza Bale x Flamenco).

The five dogs and four bitches are from the well bred bitch, Virginia Rose (February 2013 Nitro Burst x Jodie Rose), whose dam is by Paddy’s Flame x Celine Rose (Black Enforcer x Southern Sunset).

She is from a litter of two named, which included Deborah Rose, with their dam’s only three other named offspring on file, Dollar Rose, Gym Boots and Sheldon Rose, all winners, whelped in March 2014, by Magic Sprite.

Virginia Rose raced 52 times, for ten wins and 18 placings, winning five times over 520 metres at Sale (29.30), three times over 595 metres at Sandown (34.36) and also over 595 metres at Traralgon (34.48) and 460 metres at Warragul (25.31).

She has one previous litter on file, with two dogs and two bitches, whelped in May 2016, by Barcia Bale.

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

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Windy Millar* (Honcho Classic x Any Time Soon)

a Alanis Lane (Primo Uno x Daishi Bale) 95 starts, 15 wins, 14 seconds, 11 thirds Won 425 to 600 metres As close as you can get to Turanza Bale on the dam side. $500 or FREE service (at cost) to city winning or proven bitches by Mogambo, Kelsos Fusileer or Premier Fantasy

One Bitch Pup THE only other litter on this week’s list, unfortunately has just the one bitch pup, registered by Goorambat breeder, Antoinette Osborne, by El Grand Senor (April 2008 Where’s Pedro x Elgrando Gold), from the well bred bitch, Wave Of Riddles (October 2014 Westmead Osprey* x Wave Of Magic), whose dam is by Solve The Puzzle x Bob Cat (Where’s Pedro x Belle Quartette).

She is from a litter of two named, which included, Normagic, and she did not race.

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Talking Breeding NSW Talking Breeding New South Wales NSW Whelping Report Week Ending 21 April Sire/Dam

Breeder Dog

Bitch

Banjo Boy x Bella Mel

4

5 P. Caines

Banjo Boy x Fine And Fancy

9

0 A. Weekes

Barcia Bale x Rose Of Tuscany

3

6 R. Aslin

Bit Chili x My Bella Rose

6

2 T-M Syndicate.

Black Magic Opal x Compa Allen

4

3 G. Board

Collision x Solar Pak

8

3 B.Ward Syn.

Cosmic Rumble x Talpa Flyer

4

4 P. Strutt

Dyna Double One x Clockwise

6

2 J. Carruthers

Dyna Steal x Princess Canute

1

9 C. Anderson

El Grand Senor x All Quality

1

4 K. Fogarty

El Grand Senor x Anything

0

1 W. White

Elite State x Skye Izmir

3

5 G. Mills

Fabregas x Trident Tia

2

5 T. Atkins

Fernando Bale x Explosive Madam

4

2 D. Flanagan

Kinloch Brae* x Little Charlie

1

5 A. Brandt

Kinloch Brae* x Pyjamarama

2

6 C. Petersen

Kinloch Brae* x Seeya Sticka

9

2 P. Supple

Magic Sprite x Spring Out

5

4 T. Medcalf

Stagger x Fortuna Allen

2

3 T. Scott

* Import or O/Seas based sire

Bella Mel raced 35 times, for five wins and nine placings, winning twice over 630 metres at Nowra (36.93) and also over 618 metres at Richmond (35.88), 618 metres at Bathurst (36.95) and 520 metres at Dapto (30.04), with a noted placing over 720 metres at Wentworth Park.

She has one named offspring, Hot Fiasco from her first litter, of two dogs and three bitches, whelped in September 2015, by Whisky Assassin.

Molong breeder, Augustus Weekes, has the other Banjo Boy litter, which has nine dog pups, from another well bred bitch, Fine And Fancy (June 2010 Premier Fantasy* x Flash Fancy), whose dam is by Brett Lee x Miss Fancy (Barneys Alarm* x Gays Fancy).

She is from one of her prolific producing dam’s seven litters, which included Fancy Choice, Fancy Tip, Gold Trump, Gotta Be Fancy, Just As Fancy, Tentens and Tubba The Weapon, with their dam also producing good winners from her six other litters, by Black Enforcer, Bombastic Shiraz, Collision (twice), Kinloch Brae* and Spring Gun. Fine And Fancy raced 24 times, for nine wins and five placings, winning over 520 metres (29.98) and 618 metres (35.77) at Bathurst, 600 metres at Gosford (34.75), 516 metres at Dubbo (30.39) and 618 metres at Richmond (35.33), where she also won three times over 535 metres (30.86).

She has winners on file from her first litter, whelped in June 2014, by Collision.

Barcia Bale litter

TAMWORTH breeder, Raymond Aslin has a nice litter of nine pups on the list this week, by Barcia Bale (March 2010 Go Wild Teddy x Princess Bale).

Two Banjo Boy litters The three dogs and six bitches are from the well THIS week’s review of litters selected from the NSW bred bitch, Rose Of Tuscany (April 2013 Fabregas x Whelping Report for the week ending April 21, starts Tuscany Cove), whose dam is by Where’s Pedro x with two nice litters by Banjo Boy (April 2011 Vee Hollow Prince (Elite State x Secret No More).

Man Vane x Off Springer) with 18 pups from two very She is from her dam’s only litter on file, which well bred bitches. included Awesome Cove, Celeste Star, Cove Alight, Wedderburn breeder, Pamela Caines has the first Miss Britt, Mrs. Huang and No Holding Back, who of the two litters, which has four dogs and five bitches, have all won races. from the well bred bitch, Bella Mel (May 2011 Rose of Tuscany raced 13 times, for six wins and Where’s Pedro x Ballistic Shiraz), whose dam is by one placing, winning twice over 390 metres at Bombastic Shiraz x Ballistic Rose (Clearwater Boy x Warrnambool (22.27), twice over 305 metres at Grafton Betcha Now).

(17.44) and also over 410 metres at Horsham (23.62), She is from her dam’s only litter, of three named, and 390 metres at Ballarat (22.13). which included winners Ballistic Shaz and Kifinti.

Totals

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71 19 litters (Ave 7.6)

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Talking Breeding Talking Breeding - NSW Continued

Eleven for Collision CHIPPING NORTON’s B.W.Ward Syndicate, has a nice litter of eleven pups on the list this week that should create plenty of interest.

The eight dogs and three bitches are by Collision (August 2001 Awesome Assassin x Rumble Spirit) from the beautifully bred bitch, Solar Pak (January 2012 Mogambo x Tifi), whose dam is by Bombastic Shiraz x Chili Berger (Elle’s Commando x Alice Dooley).

She is from a litter of four named, which included Shine, Someone Tifi and Tough Amigo, and worth noting, their dam had considerable success with two large Collision litters, and two litters by Where’s Pedro, with a total of 32 named offspring from her five litters.

Solar Pak raced 29 times, for eight wins and eight placing,s winning five times over 520 metres at Dapto (30.15), where she also won over 600 metres (34.67) and also won twice over 520 metres at Wentworth Park (30.03) and won over 618 metres at Richmond (36.13).

She has early wins on file from her first litter, of seven named, whelped in November 2015, by Fernando Bale.

Ten little Princesses TOOWOOMBA breeder, Cyril Anderson has a litter of ten pups on the list this week by the well bred, underutilized sire, Dyna Steal (February 2009 Collision x Gold Rush Bale).

The one dog and nine bitches are from the well bred bitch, Princess Canute (October 2012 Bekim Bale x Bralyn Ella), whose dam is by Pure Octane x Bralyn Maisie (Firefly Boy x Moulamein.

She is from a handy litter, which included Bonnie Brae, Burnella, Dashing Canute, Ella Has Class and Victory, with their dam also producing winners from both of her other litters, whelped in December 2013 by Glen Gallon and February 2015 by Barcia Bale.

Princess Canute raced 21 times, for four wins and four placings, winning three times over 520 metres at Ipswich (30.59) and 520 metres at Albion Park (30.10).

Three Kinloch Brae litters Kinloch Brae* August 2005 Craigie Mo Town x Greys Free Style

GEORGETOWN breeder, Adam Brandt has the first of the three Kinloch Brae* litters, which has one dog and five bitches, from the well bred bitch, Little Charlie (November 2012 Collision x Marina’s Limerick), whose dam is by Brett Lee x Sidemoney* (Trade Official x Advent Lady).

She is from a handy litter, which included Bright Force, Irish Gangsta, Mad Railer, Marina’s Prince, Marina’s Doll and Subtle Hussle, with their dam having winners on file from her two other litters, by Bit Chili and Just The Best.

On the track she raced 15 times, for seven wins and four placings, winning over 400 metres (22.91) and 515 metres (20.93) at The Gardens, 515 metres at Gosford (29.82) and 520 metres at Nowra (30.23).

She has winners on file from her first litter, whelped in February 2015 by Fabregas.

Penrith breeder, Chris Petersen, has the second Kinloch Brae* litter, which has two dogs and six bitches, brom the beautifully bred bitch, Pyjamarama (September 2011 Hallucinate x Bananarama), whose dam is by EA’s Itzaboy* x Cheeky Intent (Birchgrove Tiger x Full Intent) and worth recalling, Birchgrove Tiger is by Grove Whisper* x Victoria Bale.

Pyjamarama is from a litter of four named which included Double Adapto, Encosta Deplente and Thunder Rama and on the track she raced 13 times, for three wins and eight placings, winning over 350 metres (19.95 and 457 metres (25.99) at Goulburn and 400 metres at Richmond (23.04).

She has a good litter of five named on file, by Cosmic Rumble, whelped in February 2015.

Ettrick breeder, Paul Supple, has the other Kinloch Brae* litter, which has nine dogs and two bitches, from the well bred bitch Seeya Sticka (December 2013 Knocka Norris x She Ain’t Late), whose dam is by Late Late Show* x Little Bit Shy (Solve The Puzzle x Shy Token).

Seeya Sticka is from a very good litter of five named, which included Single Sticka, Sticka Step, Timmy’s Entity and Unlawful Entry.

Their dam has three other named offspring on file Seeya Sticka from an August 2014 litter by Mogambo.

On the track she only raced once, when unplaced Over 395 metres at Traralgon before being retired.

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At Stud

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At Stud

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At Stud

HAY FERGUS Black dog, 34kg March 2013 Brett Lee x Daydream 5 starts - 4 wins Bulli 400 metres 22.22 22.48 Bulli 472 metres 26.12 26.21 “How good might he have been” 

This regally bred son of Brett Lee and Group 1 winner Daydream (Bit Chili x Stresa) won four of his five starts in best of night times and fell at his only other start, ending his track career.

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The times he was running were simply amazing and it was a great pity we did not get to see the best of him.

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His oldest pups were whelped in June 2016 and are now almost 15 months old and have just returned from the breakers with excellent reports. Can’t wait to see them on the track.

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At Stud

OUTSTANDING BLOODLINES

Shoulders Black dog, 33kg June 2012 Cosmic Rumble x Bit Stressed 50 starts 15 - 9 - 5     

His dam, Bit Stressed is by Bit Chili x Stresa (Bobniak x Always Royal).

Group placed in his fabulous career winning 15 races and over $90,000 in stakes.

Broke his shoulder during break in but this didn’t stop him from becoming one of the fastest dogs in Australia.

Won Wentworth Park 29.36 42.27, The Meadows 29.94, Richmond 30.75, Maitland 31.64, Bulli 33.16 and Dapto 29.49 - 34.18

$ 990 (inc gst)

Ultimate Magic Black dog, 30kg, April 2014 Magic Sprite x Daydream.

37 starts 19 - 4 - 5 Beautifully bred, half brother to Hay Fergus.

A son of the great Magic Sprite and bred to be the speed machine he is.     

Daydream,

Finished second in the 2016 Group 3 SA Derby and third in the 2016 Group 1 Maturity.

Finalist in the Group 2 Bendigo Cup Won Sandown 29.35 29.62, The Meadows 29.80 29.89 30.17 30.32, Angle Park 29.72 29.93, Bendigo 23.59, Shepparton 25.01, Warragul 25.85, Geelong 25.51, Warrnambool 25.21, Maitland, 25.20 and Ballarat 25.11

Outstanding Value $550 (incl gst)

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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.

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Coursing Results

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Coursing 2017 WATERLOO CUP LONGWOOD DAY NCA Victoria Being a bragger doesn’t always pay off. The weather gods turned the tables somewhat at the Waterloo Cup meeting at Longwood (Day 2). Whilst it rained heavily overnight in Euroa, one thought beauty let’s get that done and dusted. As can happen in Victoria you can get several variations of weather all on the one day, and we did. Blustery wind, driving rain, and plenty of sunshine in between two major ‘showers’. The good news is that the cooler weather is much better for coursing greyhounds.

Only one greyhound could have their name engraved on the perpetual trophy detailing all the winners since it was first conducted in 1873 by the Victoria Coursing Club. There’s a long history for coursing in Victoria. all 144 years of it and our last 7 greyhounds were all worthy of reaching the final.

Which two would get there was the question on everyone’s lips.

The semi-finals saw Ashlee Terry’s Better Than This defeat Malcom Davis’ Down Mexico Way giving Better Than This at chance at a second Waterloo Cup and his opponent would be Leigh Howard’s Night Attack who defeated the interstater Leeroy Rogue trained by Jeff Crawford.

Due to the wonders of modern electronic technology for the first time in the history of the Victorian Waterloo Cup you could watch it live from WATERLOO CUP Better Than This had the score on the board being the your own lounge room or anywhere off course. This 2016 Waterloo Cup winner and winning three events came about with GRV live streaming the final of the this season. My Cousin Jim had coursed successfully at Waterloo Cup. We had 600 hits in the first 15 minutes Longwood 2 weeks prior, so you knew he’d give it his within an hour 1.1K hits. Better Than This took out this best shot. Avatar Minty was the only bitch left and this history making Waterloo Cup when he defeated Night was her first soiree into coursing, she was an unknown Attack. quantity. Down Mexico Way had coursed excellently during the season winning twice at the Down Street, Longwood venue. Indianna Keroma was making his coursing debut and did not disappoint, and was another unknown quantity. Night Attack had coursed in 4 meetings during the season reaching the final in all 4, with 2 wins and 2 runners up. Leeroy Rogue was a debut performer to coursing but proved that given the chance he’s put his best paws forward.

All quarter finalists had coursed 3 times on Saturday so they’d reached the half way mark of the event. Wining a quarter final in an event of the type is not easy. It’s one of the hardest courses to win and all your care and attention to your greyhound is not always enough. It’s up to the greyhound, and like human Better Than This defeats Night Attack on his way to athletes some pull up and recover quicker and better his second Waterloo Cup. after a run.

Better Than This off the red collar defeated My Cousin Jim carrying the white collar, Down Mexico Way wearing the white collar Defeated Avatar Minty (red collar) , Night Attack wearing the white collar defeated Indianna Keroma sporting the red collar and Leeroy Rogue wearing a red collar completed a bye.

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Coursing Waterloo Cup Day continues WATERLOO PLATE For greyhounds run out in the first round of the Waterloo Cup. The final of the Waterloo Plate was eagerly contested by kennel mates Sweet Spud and Last Outlaw, for Malcolm Davis with Last Outlaw getting the upper hand (or is that paw). Last Outlaw is still a puppy by coursing standards and his coursing form has been exemplary during the season with wins in the two classic puppy events, the Sylvester Doyle Puppy Championship and the Victorian Derby. The Derby was first contested in 1875. Sweet Spud has also had a stellar season winning 2 events. Another of Annette Kampman’s Tally Ho Team, Tally Ho Jack had performed well all season winning twice and being runner up once but found having beaten Fiery Melody in the Quarter and coming up against Sweet Spud who was first past the post. Sweet Spud defeated Susan Pitstock’s Biretta in the quarter final. Brietta who made her coursing debut on Saturday will hopefully come back bigger and stronger next year. Groucho had both a win and a runner up in his coursing form during the season but found it tough coming up against Last Outliner in the Quarter final, putting an end to his claims on the Waterloo Plate.

WATERLOO PURSE For greyhounds run out in the second round of the Waterloo Cup. Yvonne Carter’s Hungry Heart had coursed successfully at Longwood early in the season and he too is still a puppy but Provenance proved too strong in the semi-final with a win thus wearing the red collar in the final. Dual Keroma had early season coursing form winning his maiden at Benalla in May and he sent Tally Ho Len back to the float ending a grand season of coursing for Annette Kampman. Dual Keroma would wear the white collar. The final was won by Dual Keroma wearing the white collar for Susan Pitstock and Craig Elliott’s Provenance ran up wearing the red.

LONGWOOD CHALLENGE A challenge event with greyhounds run out on the prior day being eligible to be nominated. Preference is given to the greyhounds who were ran out in the 3rd round of the Waterloo Cup. Three greyhounds were nominated from the 3rd round ‘run outs’ with another 10 being nominated. A draw for the event was held to determine 5 more greyhounds for a field of 8. A further draw of the 8 greyhounds was conducted to determine their position in the event.

Sean Lithgow’s Gotham Queen won this event after being defeated in the 3rd round of the Waterloo Cup by My Cousin Jim. Runner up was My Name’s Schultz for Graeme Campbell.

CASTLE CREEK MOTEL VETERANS This event was for ‘the oldies’ some of them just love to chase. The Final was won by Magic Buddie (September 2011 whelping – yes nearly 6 years old) for Calvin Russell by defeating David Dawson’s Puzzle And Me (August 2012 whelping).

BURTON’S IGA SUPERMARKET -EUROA DOG PUPPY Due to the scratching of Aeroplane Barney, Little Boy Jed gained a run as a reserve and turned his good fortune into something better for trainer Fay Vantaarling with a place in the final. That’s where the good luck ended as Alisdair Armstrong’s Wings For Woody had the upper hand in the final and reached the winning line first.

ELITE GRYHOUND PRODUCTS MIXED PUPPY Dallas Massina debuted one of her puppies at our last meeting in the season. It was worth waiting for as he defeated Theo Van Taarling’s Lodge’s Express who was just starting to warm to coursing. Look out for both of these greyhounds next season.

WINNING POST GREYHOUND SUPPLIES MAIDEN DOG This event saw To The Galo’s for Murray Collyer win at his third attempt at coursing he’s a bit of an old timer too. (that’s To The Galo’s not Murray) being a December 2012 Whelping. To The Galo’s defeated Stuart Divers’ Sicario who was a first time courser.

BLUESTREAM PICTURES MAIDEN DOG ( The Fothergill Final) Pictish Mark trained by Jason Formosa and ably handled for the day by Jess Fothergill won this event with a win in the final over Brian Fothergill’s Swift Spur.

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Coursing Waterloo Cup day continues

GARY THOMAS MAIDEN DOG Stoppa Bus made his coursing debut for Yvonne Divers when he defeated Ray Whybrow’s Racecourse Road in the final. Sometimes you see greyhounds’ names give a whole new spin to an event. One would not Stop a Bus on Racecourse Road, maybe one could?

DISHLICKER COATS MAIDEN BITCH Alice Peat’s Laurence Avenue was another to make her coursing debut with a win in the final wearing the white collar when she defeated Sean Van Taarling’s Shazza’s Gift (red collar). Shazza was another who was just warming to this coursing caper.

SHEPPARTON GRC MAIDEN BITCH Ian Garland is in fine form since competing in the previous Longwood meeting. He’s winning races, winning raffles and it is like everything he touches turns to gold. He continued on his winning way when Kay Are Emm making her coursing debut defeated Steve Collyer’s Lireva who was coursing for the first time this season.

WHO WON THE RAFFLE? The Cranbourne Greyhound Racing Club sponsored our Waterloo Cup and firstly we must than them for their continued support of coursing. We also thank Ross Farmer for making the journey North on the Sunday morning as Cranbourne Greyhound racing Club conducted one of their Classic meetings the night before. We gave Ross the honour of drawing the raffle.

You all know what the prizes were so we don’t need to go over old ground, do we? Ok, $500 voucher (1st), $200 voucher (2nd) and $100 voucher (3rd) that’s it in brief.

The first ticket out was ticket number B267 and yep it had Ian Garland’s name all over it. Talk about when your luck’s in. Ian was on course and he collected his prize immediately, not sure if his other half knows about the win but the word’s about to go out.

The second ticket to be drawn was ticket number B340 and it was in the name of Gary Condon. Gary runs the Murphy’s Trial Track in Carrum Downs and many local trainers in the Cranbourne area use this straight track facility as aa part of their greyhounds’ training regime.

The third and last ticket to be drawn was ticket number B282 in the name of Robyn Quigley. Robyn to was on track and grabbed the loot, I mean third prize and made a quick getaway.

Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket in one of our two fund raisers for the year. Thank you also to those people who assisted in selling tickets and also to the greyhound racing clubs that allowed us to sell our tickets on their race night.

I know one little boy was who was broken hearted that he did not win. That’s hard to take when you’re just a kid. As we get older we realise you win some and you lose some. Roll with the punches, so to speak. He was happy with his NCAV stubby holder, the only kid that has one of those.

As our coursing season draws to a close and we look back and reflect on what a great season it was commencing on April 2 with a Catch On To Coursing (COTC) meeting at Lang Lang followed by another COTC the following week at Longwood and culmination of the season with a two day event at Longwood for the Waterloo. What’ll we do now? I know footy ball finals with consume our time.

Thank you to our 3 clubs who conducted meetings this season with Benalla (2), Lang Lang (4) and Longwood (4). Slips to Boxes meeting were conducted between Longwood and Shepparton and Lang Lang and Cranbourne.

A huge thank you to our volunteers who assist in conducting our meetings, they are worth their weight in gold and without them these meetings would not be conducted. Thank you also too the trainers and their greyhounds who are competitors sometimes and comrades other times.

Thank You One and All. It truly has been a great season.

Hope to see you in 2018. Gee the years fly by quickly…..

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South Australian Waterloo Cup Day Equal thirds Ray Fewing’s ECCLEFECHAN and Peter Judy Hurley Kelly’s RALOO BARBARA. RACE 2 : GOTBA 2017 OAKS 2017 WATERLOO TO GANGALLA FURY T McCallum’s & D Stuppos’ SUPERBIOUS (BD B, Congratulations to our worthy winners : Jan ’16; Bit Chilli/Gold Vee) defeated Ray Fewings’ MICHELE QUICK (F B, May ’15; Barcia Bale/Bally Swift) by 1.25 lengths in 15.58. Winner trained by Ben Rawlings.

3rd was Stephen Connor’s BELL OF EDEN. RACE 3 : GOTBA 2017 DERBY T McCallum’s & D Stuppos’ MINACIOUS (BK D; Jan ’16; Bit Chilli/Gold Vee) defeated the Boomer Syndicate’s COOPER SCOOPER (BK D, Sep ’15; Paw Licking/Pearl’s Bonnie) bu 1.25 lengths in 15.47.

Winner trained by Ben Rawlings.

3rd was Kathleen Bates’ SPRING BRUISER. RACE 4 : GOTBA MAIDEN (1+ Wins) The Beer Baron Syndicate’s CHEVY TRON (BD D, Jun ’15; Dyna Tron/Elite Tarawi) defeated S Evans & C GANGALLA FURY – 2017 Waterloo Cup; Nutt’s ROCKSTAR ELLE (RBD B, July ’14; Barcia MINACIOUS – 2017 Derby and SUPERBIOUS – Bale/Parisette) by 7 lengths in 16.14. Winner trained by 2017 Oaks.

Adam Manton.

The Gangalla Park Syndicate and Nathan Hughes certainly had some big smiles after the win by Gangalla RACE 5 : GOTBA 2017 WATERLOO CUP CONSOLATION Fury with Rip It Ralph doing his owner and trainer R & J Schadow’s VICTA WINK (BE D, Jan ’15; El proud when a gallant runner up. Ben Rawlings Grand Senor/Victa Explorer) defeated Ray Fewings’ probably created a bit of history when taking out the Derby for the 4th consecutive year with MINACIOUS DARK HEDGE (BD D, Feb ‘15; Oaks Road/Gimme Love) by 1 length. Winner trained by Robyn Mackellar. who defeated Cooper Scooper and also taking out the Oaks with litter sister SUPERBIOUS who defeated Michele Quick. The Waterloo Cup Consolation was won by the Robyn Mackellar trained VICTA WINK when defeating Dark Hedge and not to be outdone, CHEVY TRON took out the maiden event when defeating Rockstar Elle.

Many thanks to our workers/volunteers who certainly produced the goods for our second to last meeting.

Thanks must go to our “resident bakers” – Sharyn Gray and Val Frith who have done us proud this season with cakes and sausage rolls – always well received by our hungry owners/trainers.

South Australian Waterloo Cup Day

Only 1 date to remember ; September 10th – lets go out with a BANG! RESULTS: RACE 1 : GOTBA 2017 WATERLOO CUP The Gangalla Park Syndicate’s GANGALLA FURY (BD D; Nov ’14; Nolen/Hilltop Snow) defeated Sean Nathan’s RIP IT RALPH (BK D, Apr ’15; Lochinvar Marlow/Ticket to Mars) by 4 lengths in 15.50. Winner trained by Nathan Hughes.

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Nationals Review

Jury got it Right in National Sprint

By Kathrine Ernst (for AGRA)

Jury too good in National Sprint final (Pic Box 1 Photography)

TONY Brett received the best birthday present of his life when boom youngster Jury ($5.30) (Cosmic Chief x Velocity Sheba Mar ’15) took out last Friday night’s Group 1 National Sprint Championship (520m) at Albion Park.

The series attracted a stellar field to the Brisbane track including star Victorians Bewildering (Black Magic Opal x Outlandish Feb ’15) and Aston Dee Bee (Barcia Bale x Aston Elle Apr ’15), but when the boxes flew open for the $75,000 to the winner event it was all the local hope which pinged the lids and led all the way in a slick 29.88.

South Australian On Fire ($7.20) (Bekim Bale x Alana Blues Dec ’14) flashed home for second, with Aston Dee Bee ($2.80) rounding out the trifecta in third place.

“No bigger present than that, that’s for sure,” Brett exclaimed post-race.

“He did what he had to do and that’s what we were hoping for all week. If he could get out and jump and run somewhere near the time he did [in the QLD final] we knew he’d be hard to run down.

“It’s just an amazing feeling to win in front of your home town.”

Brett said there were a few tense moments throughout the race as gun sprinter Aston Dee Bee got straight behind Jury, but praised his dog for fighting off all challengers to claim his first group 1 win at start 19.

“There was a little bit of trouble out in the middle…you lose sight of them about half way up the straight but I knew he was going to be up there and when he came out [of the home straight] in front I thought ‘you beauty lets give this what you’ve got’.

“Seeing the eight coming from behind I was worried if we were far enough in front, but Mick

Zammit [trainer of no.2 Gunnadoo Rev] came to me on the home turn and said ‘you’ve got this’ so we pulled the whip and away we went.”

Jury has now won 10 races from 19 career outings, with his prizemoney in excess of $125,000 for his owner and breeder Steve Williams, head of the Velocity Lodge Syndicate.

It was an especially remarkable effort given it was just his fourth start since resuming from a lengthy injury -enforced spell, with Brett impressed with his ability to rise to the occasion given his race fitness heading into the series.

“He went into this underdone. He was ready in himself but he wasn’t ready for the 500 – he hadn’t had a 500 leading into the QLD heats so he has just excelled and I couldn’t be prouder of him and what he is doing.

“He is loving his racing at the moment. He had a dog like Aston Dee Bee chasing him but he held his own so I was proud of that and it just shows that he is up to chasing some nice races.”

Brett said he is unsure what he will target next with Jury, with the leading Queensland trainer now turning his attention to far north Queensland on Tuesday where he has a three-pronged attack on the Group 3 Townsville Cup heats.

The field in finishing order after the placings with starting price, Bekim Street $30.60, Gold Lenny $34.30, Gunnadoo Rev $10.40, Bewildering $4.50 and Max Profit $7.70.

Jury is raced by Steve Williams & Velocity Lodge and trained by Tony Brett at Grandchester in Queensland. Jury is a Black dog whelped March 2015

by Cosmic Chief from Velocity Sheba (College Causeway x Velocity Zoom). He has won 10 races and has been placed on four occasions from 19 starts after the first prize of $75,250 for the National Sprint Championship his current stake earnings stand at $125,648.

Fanta Bale Takes Out the Distance Final Superstar Fanta Bale wining at the Meadows

FANTA Bale ($3.40) (David Bale x Ucme Typhoon Aug ’14) won the sixth group race of her career when taking out last Friday’s Group 1 National Distance Championship (710m ) at Albion Park.

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AGRA Reviews Fanta Bale wins Distance Title, continued Getting a start in the $75,000 to the winner feature as the AGRA wildcard, Fanta Bale was flawlessly away from box one, barging up along the fence to take the early lead from Big Easy Red (Barcia Bale x River Seine Dec ’13).

Through the catching pen, Fanta Bale skipped clear of her rivals, with Big Easy Red leading the chasing brigade ahead of Outside Pass (Head Bound x Tina’s Show Aug ’13) as powerhouse stayer Burn One Down ($3.30) (Buck Fever x Fancy Jaffa Jan ’14) also got into the clear back in fourth.

Coming off the back Fanta Bale’s lead was slowly reducing, with Burn One Down producing a strong finishing run, however the Robert Brittontrained bitch had set up too much of a break, saluting by one length in a fast 41.71.

Big Easy Ran ($13.70) ran a ripper race to finish third, with Outside Pass filling the exotics back in fourth.

Owned by the Wheeler family, Fanta Bale has now won 28 of her 43 starts including five other group 1 triumphs – the Hume Cup (600m), the Australian Cup (600m), the Rookie Rebel (600m), the Sandown Cup (715m) and the Gold Cup (710m).

Friday’s victory takes her prize money earnings to just above $895,000.

The field in finishing order after the placings with starting price, Outside Pass $2.70, Ebby Ripper $15, Bogie Bekim $25.40, Shima Sun $81.30 and Ramifications $31.30 Fanta Bale is a Black bitch whelped August 2014 by David Bale from Ucme Typhoon (Dodgem

By Design x USS Mysterious). Fanta Bale is raced Paul Wheeler and trained by Robert Britton. She has raced 44 times for 28 wins and ten placings. After adding the $75,250 first prize for the National Distance Championship her stake earnings stand at $895,235. Fourth on the all-time stakes winning list.

Mister Twister Unstoppable in Black Top

By GRNSW Website (for AGRA

Mister Twister, seen here winning at Wentworth Park recently was too good in last Friday night’s Group 2, Black Top, at The Gardens.

A superb run from start to finish from Mister Twister gave the Jason Mackay-trained greyhound his second group win when he took out the Group 2 Sires On Ice Black Top at Ladbrokes Gardens last Friday night.

Starting from box six, Mister Twister ($3.30) began brilliantly leading the field through the first turn, recording a first sectional of 4.93 in the process. The son of Collision and Double Twist then had to fight off a strong challenge from Aqua Cheetah ($5.40) before winning by a length in 29.44.

Aqua Cheetah, one of two runners in the race for Seona Thompson, finished second with outsider Lord Jack ($21.10) in third.

The favourite for the race – Aston Bolero – did not overcome a poor start and following some interference finished eighth.

For Mister Twister, the win was his second group victory having won the Group 1 Peter Mosman Classic at Wentworth Park in June. Couple those two wins with the greyhound’s victory in the lucrative Richmond Riches and Mister Twister has now taken his prizemoney total past $310,000.

The win also extended Mister Twister’s unbeaten record at Ladbrokes Gardens to five starts, and was the 18th of his career.

A start in Saturday’s Bob Payne Spring Sprint heats at Wentworth Park is likely to now be on the cards for Mister Twister.

Mister Twister is a Black Dog whelped January 2015 by Collision from Double Twist (Where’s Pedro x Tifi) he raced by the Tiger Seven Syndicate and trained by Jason Mackay from Richmond Vale in New South Wales. He has raced 41 times for 18 wins and 15 placings. The $40,000 first prize for the Black Top took his stake earnings to $310,055.

After the placed runners the field finished in the following order 4th Riley Tokaam ($9.90), 5th Zipping Chang ($12.00), 6th Kyra Miss ($28.90) 7th Two Jay ($8.30) 8th Aston Bolero ($3.30).

The NSW NCA could not have selected a better name for this ongoing feature at the Gardens. The race is now operated by the new Gardens franchise, Black Top by Top Linen from Classy Jane was an icon of the sport, he was raced by Frank Holmes of Highfields (near Newcastle) and his breeder Mrs. Edna Hanson bred him in Birmingham Gardens the suburb in which the Gardens track is located. He raced in the early 60’s only contested 20 races for 17 wins and two seconds.

Previous winners of the Black Top 2005 Buddy Rich 29.41, 2006 Mojestic 29.87, 2007 One Tree Hill 29.44, 2008 Lochinvar Prada 29.65, 2009 Cindeen Shelby 29.64, 2010 Snozz 29.34, 2011 Penthouse 29.53, 2012 Bye Bye Bucks 29.71, 2013 Billy Buzzard 29.65, 2014 Rose Of Galo 29.52, 2015 Uno Suzie 29.44 and 2016 Pantera Nera 29.72.

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At Stud

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

Brindle dog

Brett Lee Leprechaun Yap Black Shiraz

26 Dec, 2013 31.5kg

Phantom Flash Minnies Nikita

Primo Uno

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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Our People Lindsay finds a home

loved and hugged.

But be well aware it will be costly to care for Lindsay - she requires special food and medication and potentially frequent vet visits. And then there is the heartache of losing her when it gets too much for her little body and its her time to go.

Its not going to be easy, but the love Lindsay has given me already makes me know it would be worthwhile.

I know this request is a long shot but I thought I'd ask anyway. There are over 3,700 people in this group and I'm hoping someone may be able to help. We are located in Latrobe Valley, Country Victoria.

And if no one can be found to take over Lindsay’s care she will stay here with us and I will do my utmost to give her the very best life I can.

Last week, we met Lindsay, through her carer, Bronwyn Pulis Lindsay is a sweet 3 month old blue female greyhound who is adorable in nature as well as looks. Lindsay is a special needs girl who I am hoping to find a home for her to live out her days may they be long or short.

You see, Lindsay has been diagnosed as having a Liver Shunt. Before puppies are born they have different blood circulation which bypasses their liver and they use their Mum's liver to filter toxins etc. After a puppy is born these blood vessels close over and the blood begins to filter through the puppy's liver.

Sometimes this doesn’t close properly leaving the puppy with blood that is not filtered through the liver, so toxins build up. Lindsay was about 2 months old when she started to show signs of this toxic buildup.

Luckily our vet picked it up quickly and did a special blood test which was diagnostic of a Liver Shunt.

With a low protein diet and medication she has stabilised and is a happy little puppy again, although her growth is much slower than her litter siblings Lindsay was born to be a race dog but now we know she wont be strong enough.

Treatment for a Liver Shunt may include very expensive specialist surgery which may or may not work, medical management, which is not a cure, or euthanasia. Dogs with liver shunts have a markedly shorter lifespan, maybe only 2-3 years, but sometimes longer...

I cannot even consider the thought of putting this sweet girl to sleep, and the surgery is just too expensive for us. So for now we are medically managing her.

I have approached GAP but they are unable to take her as they could not afford to spend so much money on just one dog. (they could save a lot more dogs with that money) Rather than living her short life in kennels here with us I would love to see her in a normal home being

Update Great News!! We have found a new home for Lindsay.! I am thrilled that she will have a comfortable loving home with a wonderful couple, Courtney and Anthony who live in Melbourne and just love animals!!

They have made enquires about surgery and hopefully we can raise the money to get this done so that Lindsay can lead a 'normal' life.

Thanks so very much to those who have donated money. Please keep sharing this page.

Bronwyn Pulis The Go Fund Me page link is as follows: https://www.gofundme.com/ngwb6-helping-lindsay UPDATE. $1,750 of $5,000 goal was raised by 38 people in 15 days.

Let’s see if we can help to make sure the target is met to help little Lindsay, and her new owners.

Good to see the names of some Greyhound Weekly subscribers on the list of donations so far.

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Bred to Win Raced 19 times now for three wins and five placings.

Won over 460 metres at Geelong (26.40) on 8 Our weekly selection of greyhounds to follow, based on August, then stepped up to 515 metres at Sandown (SAP) on 13 August when fourth beaten 2.93 lengths. their breeding and recent Came from box 1 when stepped up again to 595 performances metres there the following week, tiring to finish sixth in the race won by Spyfection (35.42).

VEN’S REVENGE Last Sunday was dropped back to 515 metres Black dog, July 2015 Barcia Bale x Crowdza and came from box eight when fifth, beaten 3.24 Chanting. Raced by Mark Donovan and trained at lengths in the race won by Thumb A Ride (30.00).

Tooradin by Joseph Clarke.

Mixing distances a bit but is racing fairly Raced 13 times now for four wins and seven placings and impressed with great run last Sunday at consistently and not far off another win. ___________________________________________ Sandown (SAP), when 2.94 lengths second behind the promising sprinter Baby Huey (Fernando Bale x Sweet Shadow), who stopped the clock at 29.82 Healesville Cup heats Sunday 3 September Prior to that has a win and a placing over 520 metres at Cranbourne.

He has won over 515 metres at Sandown with a smart 29.78 PB, but is still improving.

BRED TO WIN

NEO CLEO Black & white bitch, January 2016 Cosmic Rumble x Ruby Ha Ha. Trained at Hazelwood North by Robert Neocleous, for the Meomoc Syndicate.

Three wins from first three starts, all over 460 metres at Warragul (25.94, 26.29, 26.14) before stepping up in class and distance, to 515 metres at Sandown on 27 August.

Started from box two and impressed with 2.7 lengths third in the race won by Hoo Gur Affair, who recorded 29.83.

That was a good effort and she certainly looks up to winning in town.

DESTINI DELTA Red fawn bitch, July 2015 Gerneral Destini x Cloak Of Gold. Raced by the Riverwalk syndicate and trained at Lethbridge by Bradley Mitchem.

The Healesville Cup is Victoria’s only country cup which is run on a straight track.

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).

Enquiries: Cynthia O’brien (03) 5962 2420 Email: healesville@grv.org.au Letters to the Editor are always welcome.

Letters can be on any subject, we would love to hear your views Name and contact details must be supplied with all letters, whether for publication or not editor@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au

The TAB Great Chase series brings together Victoria’s greyhound racing community and disability sector, with the state’s 13 race clubs hosting community days between 2 August and 25 October. The community days are social outings for around 100 groups of the intellectually and physically disabled and their carers. They also have the chance to share in a pool of $50,000.

Meanwhile, more than $200,000 will be spread among greyhound racing participants from the racing component of the series, which runs from October 6-25.

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Letters Letters to the editor

members.

Email: editor@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au

#4 Get more powerful cameras and locate them higher.

Most big city equipment is fair enough – not Wentworth Park, though - but the provincials can be variable to ordinary.

#5 Give on-course spectators a higher vantage point.

THE MYSTERY OF BREEDING DOWNTURNS Usually there are not many of them but when they Part 3 Bruce Teague come for feature events they will not see much from ground level.

Can we do better?

In this final installment of my trilogy I want to mention a few items that might impress our public – or not, as the case may be. So this letter combines both Product and Public aspects.

#6 Customers do not like 300m races for squibs – they want a good run for their money. Replace them with proper races. Dogs which can’t get 400m should try gymkhanas.

People are buying a multi-faceted entertainment package: what they see, what they like or don’t like, what might make them profits, what is interesting, and so on. They like action above all.

#7 Eliminate all current bonuses for long races (they have not worked) and transfer the funds into serious studies and solutions to the increasing shortage of decent stayers – it’s primarily a breeding issue. (A case in point – the just run Nationals in Brisbane included The basic concept of a greyhound race is pretty good. It possibly two dogs that were optimised for the 700s – displays skills, it’s fast, it’s easy to watch and it does Ebby Ripper and Burn One Down. The rest were not take too long. But it can be improved. In fact, it making do, including the winner). must get better if we are to regain lost growth by encouraging mew customers to take part. #8 Eliminate as many as possible bend starts and reposition the boxes into more favourable spots where The first limit is that it is imperative to design the interference is lessened. product to suit off-course gamblers. Possibly a good 95% of our customers never go near a racetrack. Most #9 Mount a national advertising and public relations of those are betting on the run, using hand-held devices program. Start with the nature and history of the or touch screens at a local PubTab or ClubTab. A few greyhound breed. of them may look at some sort of formguide but rarely would they be able to make real sense of them. Most #10 Modernise the grading systems to simplify and are far too abbreviated anyway. clearly define good-better-best races. #11 Increase the number of special events devoted to retired greyhounds, shows, city displays, meet the greyhound, stud/kennel visits, and so on.

So to achieve progress, here is a to-do list.

#1 Educate the public – first by telling them about the greyhound, its history and abilities, and second by how those dogs handle the racing caper. #12 Let me delve into an area of which I am ignorant.

We need more reliable beginners – something which is #2 Reduce interference by improving track layouts. critical to every race. Investigate current methods of There is no worse image than dogs spread all over the education and training and, in parallel, experiment with track. The first step here is to admit they need different sorts of boxes and box structures - ie their improvement – denials are common but facts suggest spacing, positioning and lid operation. This requires otherwise. Even little irregularities can put a dog off. basic scientific research. #3 Fix the rug colours. They are far too hard to distinguish in the back straight. 4 and 6, 1 and 8 are difficult in poor light. Then 2, 3 and 7 on variously coloured dogs can be hard to make out – on black and white dogs impossible. Use a professional colour consultant, not material manufacturers or committee

#13 Create a small panel of experts to evaluate and report annually on “The State of the Breed”. What are the trends? Why are they occurring? What is the longer term impact of changes – eg why are dogs less robust now?

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Letters Bruce Teague’s letter—continued #14 Disband Greyhounds Australasia and replace it with a National Greyhound Commission (NGC) with full power and authority to oversee policy and regulation – welfare, administration, operational, commercial, wagering, marketing, public relations – the lot. We desperately need an organisation that can negotiate powerfully and promptly with the public, governments, TABs, animal rights groups and so on.

Overcome any moans and groans about state supremacy. # 15 As an adjunct to the NGC - in it or outside of it – we must create an independent, professional data processing unit that is responsible for all formguides, race results, breeding details, etc, much as the gallops have now. The current system in Victoria is adequate (but no more than that) but hopeless everywhere else where the Ozchase system reigns. Ozchase represent the worst piece of consumer advice I have ever seen in this country – voluminous, hard to read, sometimes incomplete – where information is secreted out of customer view and files can never be downloaded digitally (or any other way). It’s a bureaucrat’s delight and a consumer nightmare.

Cash for these improvements will be a problem.

Nevertheless, the effect of not making changes will be more costly than making them. The industry is in real danger as things stand. We have to bite the bullet.

Some may agree or disagree with some of these points but they badly need to be debated and assessed.

However, one thing is certain – implement any one of them and you will see an improvement in public and consumer support. And the timing has never been more critical.

Bruce N. Teague, Gosford, NSW. Editor’s Note Bruce Teague’s three part contribution has been an interesting exercise.

Whether you agree with him or not, the issues raised will have an important bearing on the future of greyhound racing in this country.

You may agree with some of what he says and not other parts, but we would certainly be interested in your comments and make this space available to all readers who with to make a contribution.

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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 2014 Victorian Metropolitan Sires List.

Victorian Metropolitan Sires List No. Sire Indiv 1. Bekim Bale 87 2. Collision 71 3. Where’s Pedro 63 4. Velocette 46 5. Premier Fantasy* 44 6. Bartrim Bale 23 7. Dyna Lachlan 40 8. Cosmic Rumble 46 9. Mogambo 31 10. High Earner 24 11. Bombastic Shiraz 36 12. Surf Lorian 32 13. Cosmic Chief 30 14. Superman 19 15. Turanza Bale 10 16. Vapour Whirl 20 17. El Grand Senor 22 18. Knocka Norris 21 19. Lonesome Cry* 19 20. Jarvis Bale 9

2014 Wins 196 189 117 107 103 95 95 87 85 82 84 78 64 62 48 45 45 42 40 37

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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).

A memory from 2011

Rhonda’s other passion.

Rhonda regularly contributes photos from her collection at: GREYHOUND RACING AUSTRALIA - HISTORY & IMAGES https://www.facebook.com/groups/160148657349745/

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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.

I offer free consultations to discuss your specific needs so please do not hesitate to contact me for an appointment Leanne Masters-Accell Therapy National Development Manager

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Stud Services - Victoria Stud Services NSW - May 2017 Stud Service figures released by GRNSW for May show a total of 54 services for the month, from 27 individual sires.

Total services for the five months to the end of May this year were 256, compared to 242 for the same period last year, whilst only mimimal, it is an increase, not a further decline.

Victorian Government Press Release: New Planning Measures For Greyhound Facilities

Eleven Sires registered multiple services in May. 9 Barcia Bale.

6 Dyna Double One. 4 Fabregas.

3 Dyna Villa, Magic Sprite and My Bro Fabio.

2 Banjo Boy, Collision, Hay Fergus and Surf Lorian.

Looking at the cumulative services for the five months to the end of May, sires with multiple services this year are: 29 Barcia Bale.

22 Dyna Double One. 17 My Bro Fabio.

16 Fabregas.

14 Kinloch Brae* and Magic Sprite.

11 El Grand Senor.

10 Banjo Boy. 7 Collision.

6 Cosmic Rumble, Fernando Bale and Hay Fergus.

5 Dyna Villa and Spring Gun. 4 Elite State.

3 Black Magic Opal, Buck Fever, Let It Develop, Shakey Jakey, SH Avatar*, Surf Lorian and Swift Fancy.

2 Bella Infrared*, Black Bear Lee, Dyna Steal, Fear Zafonic*, Jagger Swagger, Mogambo, Rivergum Drive, Sulzanti, Taylors Sky* and Zulu Zeus.

The Andrews Labor Government has introduced new rules to streamline planning approval processes for new or expanding greyhound facilities.

The changes provide more certainty for greyhound facility owners and operators, so they know what can and can’t be built.

New rules will govern the scale of racing dog facilities, ensure appropriate setbacks from boundaries and neighbouring dwellings, require gates that prevent the escape of racing dogs and ensure landscaping is used to preserve views from nearby properties.

If these requirements are met, small facilities will not need planning permits and medium-sized facilities will be able to avoid a protracted advertising period.

Greyhound racing is an important industry in Victoria, employing almost 3,000 people and delivering more than $400 million in economic benefits to the state each year.

The new provisions follow an extensive consultation process with local community groups, industry experts and local governments.

The Government will closely monitor local councils to ensure the new provisions are being properly applied.

For more information visit planning.vic.gov.au.

Stud Books for Sale Rare collection of Australian and New Zealand Greyhound Stud books.

40 volumes from 1972/3 to 2013 Good condition for their age. $1,000 Email: editor@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au

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At Stud

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Greyhound Stories All of the works of Robert McKinnon a.k.a Maddog McDermutt, including his latest book. Stubs Feral, are available online at

https://www.amazon.com/ Then reference Robert McKinnon

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Greyhound Clubs Australia News

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