Volume 1 Number 46 Friday 18 August 2017

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1 Victorian 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. (GRV Website) - 1 -

2 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 address with us and you will be sent an e-copy by 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 Sunday Monday Tuesday 19 Aug The Meadows and Cranbourne 20 Aug Sandown (SAP), Healesville, and Sale. 21 Aug Ballarat, Traralgon, and Shepparton. 22 Aug Geelong, Horsham and Warragul. Wednesday 23 Aug The Meadows (MEP), Bendigo Warragul and Ballarat. Thursday ADVERTISING RATES 24 Aug Sale, Shepparton, Sandown and Warrnambool. ADVERTISING New South Wales & Queensland Graham Lunney All other states Roger Clark Advertising deadline 4.30pm Mondays advertising@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au 1/8 page banner at the bottom of page 1 $35.00 p/week (When available) 1/8 page banner at the bottom of other pages $ p/week Quarter page $ p/week Half page $ p/week Full page $ p/week *Discounts available for permanent bookings Contact Advertising Manager, Graham Lunney advertising@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au 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 NOMINATIONS CLOSE: 30 August, 2017 at 9:00am Advertise your product, stud dog, pups for sale, transport services here. advertising@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au Victorian Greyhound Weekly is edited and published by Roger J Clark, for Azpak Marketing PO Box 184, Grantville Vic, ABN editor@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au Facebook: local_search?surface=sist

3 At Stud METICULOUS lodge Paul & Michelle Westerveld For full terms and conditions of Frozen Semen Breeding Unit Purchase please refer to our website or contact us directly at the office Refund (less 10% nil pups Credit Card Facilities Available +2% Surcharge Applies FERNANDO BALE White & Brindle dog March kg Kelsos Fuslieer x Chloe Allen 44 starts 35 wins Prizemoney $1, THE WORLD S GREATEST GREYHOUND Won 11 Group 1 races Multiple track records $4,400 (incl GST) Frozen only BARCIA BALE Black dog March kg Go Wild Teddy x Princess Bale 14 starts 13 wins Prizemoney $ Superstar! NUMBER ONE LEADING AUSTRALASIAN SIRE AGRA SIRE AND METROPOLITAN SIRE $4,400 (incl GST) Frozen only FABREGAS Black dog October kg 13 starts 12 wins Bombastic Shiraz x Wicked Witch Prizemoney $131,055 GROUP 1 NATIONAL SPRINT CHAMPION AT 22 MONTHS Four time Group 1 producer $3,300 (incl GST) Frozen only AGRA SIRE OF THE YEAR 2016 ZAMBORA BROCKIE Black dog September kg 53 starts 34 wins Prizemoney $532,503 WON SIX GROUP RACES AGAINST THE BEST IN AUSTRALIA G1 Vic Peters, G1 Winter Cup G2 Warrnambool Cup G2 Shoutout G2 Horsham Cup G2 Ballarat Cup Wpk San Mea $1,950 (incl GST) Frozen only KIOWA PRODUCER* Dark brindle dog April kg Dragon Fire x Kay V Sweet Kay 94 starts 50 wins PERFECT OUTCROSS FOR AUSTRALIAN BITCHES Won Hollywood Classic, Southland Derby and Southland Callas Memorial $1,950 (incl GST) Frozen only LIGHTNING FRANK Black dog September kg 30 starts 17 wins Black Magic Opal x Kirabilli Abbie GROUP 1 WINNING SON OF IN DEMAND SIRE BLACK MAGIC OPAL AT STUD FOR LIMITED TIME DUE TO INJURY. Won G1 Silver Chief and G1 Temlee Meadows $1,650 (incl GST) Frozen only BRILLIANT RACE DOG SHIMA BAR Black dog February kg Barcia Bale x Shimaguni 17 starts 10 wins GROUP 1 PAWS OF THUNDER WINNER WON WESTERN DERBY AT BALLARAT Son of Barcia Bale and outstanding racer/producer Shimaguni, whose progeny have won 110 races, $600,000+ $1,250 (incl GST) Frozen only BRED TO BE A SUPERSTAR UNLAWFUL ENTRY Brindle & White Dog December kg Knocka Norris x She Aint Late 73 Starts: Prizemoney: $275,428 THREE TIME TRACK RECORD HOLDER! Sandown 28.95, W bool 24.72, Ballarat Won G1 Hobart 1000, G2 Great Chase. $1,100 (incl GST) Frozen only - 3 -

4 Breeding and trainers of last week s metropolitan winners. Victoria, NSW, South Australia and West Australia Albion Park Monday 7 August 1. Affliction (Ruff It x Velocity Zoom) G. Mitchell 2. Brittany Talks (Don t Knocka Him x Paint) C. Suttle 3. Shine Your Light (Outa Credit x Classy Gypsy) S. Hunt 4. Casey Whispers (Lochinvar Marlow x Bralyn County) G. Clegg 5. Alpha Chaos Magic Sprite x Queen Of Cyprus) J. Heddles 6. Burrum Starsky (Fabregas x Befitting) D. Russell 7. Big Bad Bob (Lochinvar Marlow x Bralyn County) G. Clegg 8. Not Like Tommy (Spring Gun x Mini Pod) N. Connell 9. Coronary Cloud (Banjo Boy x Three s A Cloud) G. Smith 10. Shining Supreme (El Grand Senor x Surin Sal) D. Russell Angle Park Monday 7 August 1. Memory Assassin (Collision x Marley s Memory) D. Bates Half A Mill (Fernando Bale x Rinoa Bale) L. Rasmussen 3. Doppelganger (Bit Chili x Gold Vee) B. Rawlings Reelin (Nolen x Gold Vee) G. Brown 5. Canya Sassy (Brett Lee x Motown Girl) L. Rasmussen 6. Velocity Lilly (Cosmic Chief x Velocity Sheba) Kim Johnstone 7. Sketchy Gun (Brett Lee x Motown Girl) T. Richards 8. Mclaren Chief (Cosmic Chief x Stevie Mclaren) T. Foster 9. Dyna Archie (Blue Lorian x Hannie Bale) Y. Maxwell 10. Lepa Nada (Cape Hawke x Basilka) B. Stamenkovic The Meadows (MEP) Wednesday 9 August 1. Lektra Stroll (Walk Hard x Lektra Angie) A.Dailly 2. Candy Rose (Djays Octane* x Blue Duck Rose) W. McMahon 3. So Amazing (Bit Chili x Miss Markwell) D. Trewin 4. Boozetown Hound (Fabregas x Penny Banser) M. Hertzel 5. John John Lava (Djays Octane x Born On Lava) R. Britton 6. Mepunga Laser (Bella Infrared* x Mepunga Lana) J. Britton 7. Kuta's Lad (Collision x Flowering Lily) D. Mowat 8. Cheese Ya Later (Barcia Bale x Body Trim) D. Fisher Metropolitan Winners 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 12. Helen Baxter (Bombastic Shiraz x Kim Baxter) D. Trewin Angle Park Wednesday 9 August 1. Rusty Dreams (Barcia Bale x Midnight Movie) L. Bates 2. Missy Marlow (Lochinvar Marlow x Amity Kinship) A.Milligan 3. Jolene Marlow (Lochinvar Marlow x Amity Kinship) A Milligan 4. Fabriental (Fabregas x What Kuda Been) D. Hockley 5. Curly Magic (Magic Sprite x Heaven Knows) M. Stewart 6. Double Indemnity (Set Sail South x Sionara Baby) K. Bewley 7. Dolce Gusto (Kinloch Brae* x Donna Ricca) K. Hurley 8. Doogee (SH Avatar* x Dellbrezie) Lester Harris 9. Mary s Entity (Fabregas x Girl Aloud) L. Rasmussen 10. Amity Marlow (Lochinvar Marlow x Amity Kinship)A.Milligan 11. Kensa (Spring Gun x Little Bit Fancy) Kim Johnstone 12. Mugurza (Fabregas x El Sutro) K. Douglas. Albion Park Wednesday 9 August 1. Gold Drift (Glen Gallon x Gunlee Galo) K. Hoggan 2. Indiana Princess (Barcia Bale x Masai Princess) N. Catchpole 3. Succatash (Milldean Panther* x Cyntia s Star) M. Cuneo 4. Cometron Flyer (Dyna Tron x Noaki Comet) K. Boan 5. Kazeko (Collision x Diamondo) D. McGrath 6. Zhichao Lee (Don t Knocka Him x That s Emma Lee) C. Cauchi 7. Regal Hope (Premier Fantasy* x Regal Silver) W. Elson 8. Ramblin Rose (Collision x Magic Maggie) D. Gladman 9. Spring Time Girl (Spring Gun x Just Itchin ) J. Hose 10. Power Of Penny (Cosmic Chief x Sammy Do That) D. Hannon 11. Captain s Knock (Don t Knocka Him x Bamquin Haze) K. Myers 12. Kimahri Ronso (El Grand Senor x Miss Elly Mac) D. McGrath

5 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) Metropolitan Winners 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 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 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 - 5- Whelped a litter recently? Why not send us a pic? and tell us about it. editor@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au

6 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 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 Metropolitan Winners 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 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 NOW AVAILABLE FREE Classified advertising for Pups for sale. Maximum 5 lines, bookings only, must be in by 4.30pm Mondays BLOCK ADS WITH PIC FROM $20 All previous editions available

7 Talking Breeding - Victoria Talking Breeding with Roger Clark Banjo Boy VICTORIA Victorian Litter Registrations Week Ending 26 July Sire/Dam Dog Bitch Breeder Banjo Boy x Alexis Kelton 5 2 S. Toner Banjo Boy x Bells Are Ringin 2 2 G. Pask Banjo Boy x Flossy 7 0 M. Barber Barcia Bale x Bogie Classic 3 2 S. Van Oirschot Barcia Bale x Dirty Mary 3 2 J. Spizzirri Barcia Bale x Sugar Lips 3 5 P. McDougall Chasin Mikado x Benny Bowen 7 1 M. Barber Kelsos Fusileer* x Rossy 5 1 L. Azzopardi Kiowa Producer* x Princess 1 4 J. Carr Stagger x Baysen Babe 5 1 J. Condo * Import or O/Seas based Totals Litters (6.1) THIS week s review of litters from the Victorian Litter Registrations list for the week ending 26 July, starts with three litters by outstanding stud prospect, Banjo Boy (April 2011 Vee Man Vane x Off Springer). Berwick breeder, Stephen Toner, has the first of the three litters, which has five dogs and two bitches, from the well bred, very good city middle distance performer, Alexis Kelton (March 2013 Farley Blitz* x Paris Montana), whose dam is by Where s Pedro x Ivana (Hotshot x Louisa Wensor). 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 all winners, except Paris Bella, who did not race. Alexis Kelton raced 38 times, for 11 wins and ten placings, winning six times over 595 metres at Sandown (33.89), twice over 650 metres at Sale (37.41) and also over 595 metres at Traralgon (34.46), 660 metres at Bendigo (38.14) and 520 metres at Cranbourne (30.40) Four Frotheys Syndicate, manager, Glen Pask registered the second Banjo Boy litter, which has two dogs and two 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 Octane x Sound Lee). The Group 1 Sandown Cup winner is from an outstanding litter, which included, Absolute Silence, Blazin Bomber, Kinloch Stunna, Miss Kadia, Ring The Bell and Stunning Silence, who won more than 100 races between them. Bells Are Ringin raced 52 times, for 21 wins and 12 placings, winning four times over 715 metres at Sandown (41.78), four times over 725 metres at The Meadows (42.53), three times over 520 metres at Cranbourne (30.28), where she also won three times over 699 metres (41.49), twice over 650 metres at Sale (37.53), twice over 570 metres at Horsham (32.77) and also over 731 metres at Angle Park (43.44) and 680 metres at Warragul (39.34). Hoddles Creek breeder, Maria Barber has the final Banjo Boy litter this week, which has seven dogs, from another well bred bitch, the proven producer, Flossy (August 2009 Primo Uno x Instructed First), whose dam is by Puzzle Prize x Decliro Park ) Head Honcho x Katinga Park. Flossy is from a litter which included Republican, Stagger Inn, Mario Chief, Stagger, Stagger Uno and Stomp Stomp. She raced nine times for a win over 460 metres at Warragul (26.42 and three placings. She has nine individual winners on file from her four previous litters, by Bekim Bale, Dyna Tron, El Galo (including prolific winners Pop Wright and To The Galos) and Peter Rocket. Greyhound Data provides information about greyhounds from all over the world with pedigree information drawn from the last four centuries. Online are 4,026,078 race results and 2,163,692 greyhound pedigrees.

8 Talking Breeding Victoria - continued Maria s other litter MARIA BARBER also has a nice litter of eight pups on the list this week by Chasin Mikado (August 2012 Bekim Bale x Bella Ebony), whose dam is by Big Daddy Cool x Ashton s Girl (Galilee* x Elusive Bearing). The seven dogs and one bitch, are from the well bred bitch, Benny Bowen (May 2011 Fear Zafonic* x Hypo Bella), whose dam is by Black Enforcer x Hyponui (Just The Best x Hypo Havoc). She is from a litter of nine named and their dam also has winners on file from three other litters, by three international sires, Ahane Lad*, Premier Fantasy* and WW Apple Jax, with a total of 17 named offspring. Benny Bowen raced 79 times for 13 wins and 14 placings, winning four times over 400 metres at Warragul (22.77), three times over 311 metres at Cranbourne (17.96), twice over 298 metres at Traralgon (17.08), and also over 440 metres at Sale (23.38), 390 metres at Shepparton (22.50), 400 metres at Geelong (22.81) and 300 metres at Healesville (17.02). Unraced Dam LONGWOOD EAST breeder, Luke Azzopardi has a litter is six pups on the list this week by international stud success Kelsos Fusileer* (July 2003 Gable Dodge x Lassinagh Silky). The five dogs and one bitch are from the beautifully bred, unraced bitch, Rossy Emgrand (November 2013 Barcia Bale x Miata), whose champion staying dam, now successful producer, is by Bombastic Shiraz x Winsome Bluebird (Lansley Bale x Winsome Duchess). She is from a litter of five named, which included Billy Emgrand, Gold Dingo, Mackata and Miata Gold, who have all won races. Miata has since whelped a litter by Turanza Bale, born October 2014, which produced Catch A Diamond, Duravis, Found A Diamond, Kay Are Emm, Shift Pattern and Short Shift, with all but two winning to date. 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). 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. On the track she only raced twice, for one placing, over 350 metres at Goulburn in October She has five named offspring on file, whelped in February 2015, by Fancy Dean. Three Barcia Bale litters PLENTY of variety in the breeding of the dams responsible for the three litters on this week s by Australia s leading sire, Barcia Bale (March 2010 Go Wild Teddy x Princess Bale). Devon Meadows breeder, Steven Van Oirschot has the first of the three litters, which has three dogs and two bitches, from the very well bred bitch, Bogie Classic (January 2012 High Earner x Bogie Gem), whose dam is by Bombastic Shiraz x Bogie Leigh (Just The Best x Hypo Havoc). Three dogs and two bitches in the second Barcia Bale litter, registered by Donvale breeder, John Spizziri, from the well bred bitch, Dirty Mary (January 2011 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 Bale litter, which has three dogs and five bitches, from the beautifully bred bitch, Sugar Lips (February 2012 Velocette x Miss Someone), whose dam is by Brett Lee x Casey s Angel (Spiral Nikita* x Leprechaun Yap). Kiowa Producer litter DEVON MEADOWS breeder John Carr, has the final litter on this week s Victorian list. The litter consists of one dog and four bitches, by US import, Kiowa Producer (April 2011Dragon Fire x Kay V Sweet Kay), who has the Australian bloodlines from Dragon Fire s sire Brett Lee. These well bred youngsters are from the nicely bred bitch Princess Gemini (October 2011 Nitro Burst x Wind Fire), whose dam is by Path To Power x Misty Magee (Ginger Magee x Fire Agent

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10 Talking Breeding New South Wales Talking Breeding NSW Black Bear Lee Sire/Dam NSW Whelping Report Week Ending 7 April Infrared* litter THIS week s review of litters selected from the NSW Whelping Report for the week ending 7 April, begins with a nice litter of eleven pups by international stud success, Bella Infrared* (July 2009 Kiowa Mon Manny x Bella Ionic). Registered by Murray Bridge breeder, Gregory Board, the five dogs and six bitches are from the well bred bitch, Over Here (April 2013 Don t Knocka Him x Where Are You), whose dam is by Hallucinate x Duel s Me Mum (Reggemite x Duel). She is from a litter of four named, which included Knocker, More For You and Sure You Can, all winners, with their dam also producing some very good winners from her other litters, by Elite And Classy (twice), Lochinvar Marlow and Outa Credit. On the track she raced 22 times, for ten wins and six placings, winning five times over 431 metres at Ipswich (24.77) and five times over 520 metres at Albion Park (29.84). She has one previous litter on file, with three dogs and one bitch, whelped in June 2016, by Spring Gun. Don t forget all previous editions of Greyhound Weekly are available on our website: Dog Bitch Breeder Bella Infrared* x Over Here 5 6 G. Board Black Bear Lee x Windswept 6 6 D. Matic Black Magic Opal x Screaming El 4 5 K. Jarvis Buck Fever x Sheza Sonnet 3 4 D. Winters Dyna Double One x Sven s Cruiser 1 1 K. Mcauley Dyna Steal x Dutchess Mogambo 4 1 R to R Syndicate El Grand Senor x Asteroid Miss 1 7 D. Eveleigh Fear Zafonic* x Veetee Destroyer 3 4 A. Verhagen Jagger Swagger x Orara Ell 4 6 G. Geary Let It Develop x Naawy Naawy 2 3 P. Spiteri Surf Lorian x Sheba s Image 0 3 D. Eveleigh * Import or O/Seas based sire Totals litters (Ave 6.7) May 2013 Brett Lee X Paua Of Love Won 2015 Group 3 Magic Maiden, 2015 Group 3 Xmas Gift, 2016 Group 2 Bulli Gold Cup, finished second in the 2015 Group 1 Vic Peters, 2016 Group 3 Ambrosoli and was a finalist in the 2016 Group 1 Megastar, with a PB at Wentworth Park of CASTLEREAGH breeder Danielle Matic has a nice litter of twelve pups on the list this week by the beautifully bred, under - rated stud prospect, Black Bear Lee. The six dogs and six bitches, are from the very well bred bitch, Windswept (May 2012 Hurricane Luke 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 included Blue Skies, Bugatti Thunder, Hurricane Bomb, Hurricane Sloy, Loo Loo Blue, and Montana Lee, with their dam also having winners on file from her only other litter, whelped in January 2014, by Magic Sprite. On the track she raced 70 times, for the handy record of 16 wins and 24 placings, winning seven times over 350 metres at Goulburn (19.81), four times over 400 metres at Bulli (22.54), where she also won over 472 metres (26.52), twice over 365 metres at Nowra (20.60) and twice over 280 metres at Wentworth Park (16.17). Black Magic Opal litter KANWAL breeder, Kade Jarvis has a nice litter of nine pups on the list this week, by Black Magic Opal (May 2011 Magic Sprite x Awesome Opal). The four dogs and five bitches are from the well bred bitch, Sreaming El (April 2012 El Galo x Screaming Kidz), whose dam is by Bright Ebony x Ardfire Lass (Royal Assassin x Ardfire). 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 and five placings, winning twice over 429 metres at Muswellbrook (24.87), twice over 400 metres at The Gardens (22.90) and also over 515 metres at Gosford (30.48)

11 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). Grand Litter El Grand Senor in action. 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 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). Jagger Swagger Litter 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 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 and Albion Park 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) The Next generation Training collar $10.00 each. Call Liz:

12 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 Accell Therapy 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. Leanne Masters-Accell Therapy National Development Manager I offer free consultations to discuss your specific needs so please do not hesitate to contact me for an appointment leanne.masters@accelltherapy.com.au

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16 Coursing Club News Coursing 2017 Longwood Coursing Club Trials every Sunday morning from am last ticket sold and Tuesdays by appointment with Gary Robinson advance. Julie Stefanos, Secretary Phone/Fax: Benalla Coursing Club Enquiries to:- President: Andrew Scott E: M: Vice President: John Carr M: Secretary/Treasurer: Murray Hehir Contact details E: Mob: Trialling: Contact Murray Hehir for all information on trial times Track Distance: Approx. 340 metres. Facilities: The Grandstand gives a commanding view over proceedings and the bar is open. Great food is prepared and served by the ladies of the club in the takeaway food bar. Parking is available inside or outside the race course. Accomodation: There are many motels within driving distance to the track. Lang Lang Coursing Club Location: McDonalds Track, Lang Lang. Directions: Travelling South East along South Gippsland Hwy, (from Melb) turn left at Shell Service Station, continue along McDonalds Track passing over the Railway Crossing, then turn left and take the left fork. President: John Clay Mob: Vice President: Dylan Edgar Secretary/Treasurer: Sue Jolly jollyranch@bigpond.com Committee Members: Norm Adderley, Steven Belsham, Steve Thomas, Michael Calstrom, Colin Goodman. Trialling: Lang Lang (Drag Lure). ** PLEASE NOTE - No walk up trials!!!! Booked trials ONLY from 9.00 am till am every Sunday morning. To book your trials please call between 10am 5pm every Friday. National Coursing Association of Victoria Inc. Executive: Secretary: Ms Sue Delaney (Melton GRC) Phone: Mobile: s: Secretary@ncavic.com.au Postal Address: 6 Mark Court, DIGGERS REST 3427 President: Mr Peter Craig (Lang Lang Coursing Club) T: Vice President: Mr Geoff Villinger (VCC) T: Treasurer: Ms Heather Villinger (Longwood Coursing Club) Other Executive members are: Bernie Ryan (Werribee CC); Tony Smith (Werribee CC); Murray Hehir (Benalla PCC); John Clay (Lang Lang CC), John Barsby (Werribee CC); John McFarlane (Melton GRC); Garry Robinson (Longwood CC); Carolyn Mills (Benalla PCC). Life Members of the National Coursing Assoc. of Vic. Mr K Callaghan; Mr S Cleghorn; Mr P Craig; Mr G Fitzpatrick; Mr A Grimmond; Mr J Harris; Mr D Hinks; Mr J Maple; Mrs M Mills; Mr T Mills; Mr T Smith; Mr J Van Echteld; Mr G Villinger; Ms H Villinger. Mr P Lambert (dec.); Mrs W Pearl (dec.); Mr N Ryan (dec.) Mr R Adams (dec.) South Australian News SA coursing dates for the remainder of the season are: 9 and 23 July, 13 and 27 August and 10 September. Please note that the Oaks, Derby and Waterloo Cup (13 and 27 August) are 16 dog events 8-dog preludes will be run the meeting prior to these time honoured prestigious events to provide dogs with an extra course in preparation for 4 runs in these events. jahurley@bigpond.com Phone : (NOTE : No message bank) Home (08) (has message capability) Judy Hurley Racing Manager/Secretary GOTBA of SA Coursing Club

17 COURSING VICTORIA 2017 July - August. Coursing 2017 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 Results from Longwood 13 August - editor@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au proudly supports Coursing

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19 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 or better Ten times WORM BURNER Brindle dog 26 Dec, kg Oaks Road Little Looper 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, and 29.35, and six races over 515 metres at Sandown 29.16, 29.18, 29.22, 29.30, and ONLY CHAMPIONS RUN OUTSTANDING TIMES LIKE THAT CONSISTENTLY Spiral Nikita* Leprechau n Pace Primo Uno Koyuga Proof Phantom Flash Flashy Sir Westmead Seal Minnies Nikita Curryhills Fox Minnies Selena Brett Lee Gun Law Osti Sobbin Sal Leprechaun Hotshot Yap Leprechaun Miss Black Shiraz Ginger Dark Horizon Prima Moral Standards Portrait Polly s Portrait No Intent Head Honcho Hot Show Deb Proven Awesome Assassin Mystique Proven Misty Stud Fee $1,250 For bookings contact Cameron or Yvonne or

20 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 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

21 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. All previous editions of Greyhound Weekly are available at:

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23 BRED TO WIN 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. Bred to Win NOW AVAILABLE FOR STUD DUTIES (AI or Natural, at Bendigo) Athos Black Dog Dec kgs 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 CALL RICHARD Windy Millar* 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 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 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

24 Letters to the editor THE MYSTERY OF BREEDING DOWNTURNS 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 only a modest effect on the euthanasia question. Significant numbers would still remain. 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 Letters 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 Victorian Greyhound Weekly approached GRV, CEO, Alan Clayton for a comment on this letter, but has not received a reply at this time.

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26 Nostalgia If you have a Nostalgia contribution 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

27 Rhonda Remembers New South Wales greyhound enthusiast Rhonda Singleton became involved with greyhounds in 2009 as a owner and racing them. Nostalgia 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). Rhonda regularly contributes photos from her collection at: GREYHOUND RACING AUSTRALIA - HISTORY & IMAGES

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29 Special Feature All of the works of Robert McKinnon a.k.a Maddog McDermutt, including his latest book are available online at Then reference Robert McKinnon Next week will have a special feature From Robert McKinnon. The entire first chapter of Stubs Feral

30 History Special 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. the winner would receive 1,000. Reports indicated that betting on the result was prolific 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 The greyhound on his right is Una Verse, the dam of Unie Waterloo Cup Winner - Unie All previous editions of Greyhound Weekly are available at:

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