Victorian Greyhound Weekly Volume 1 Number 2 October 14, 2016 GRNSW Welcomes Government Decision Written by: Greyhound Racing NSW Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) has today welcomed the announcement by the NSW Government to give the greyhound racing industry one final chance and permit racing to continue past 30 June 2017. The decision by the NSW Government recognises that there are many thousands of responsible participants around NSW who are actively involved in the greyhound racing industry either through training, racing or supporting the sport and who love and care for all of their greyhounds. Over the past 18 months, GRNSW has introduced robust and wide-ranging reforms to tackle abhorrent practices head-on, while making significant improvements to animal welfare and to the supervision of the industry. GRNSW has also been determined to rid the sport of people who refuse to abide by the rules of racing and are unwilling to adopt the highest of animal welfare standards. While the NSW Government s decision is welcome, GRNSW and the rest of the greyhound racing industry is under no illusion that this reform agenda needs to continue for the industry to have a future in NSW. GRNSW looks forward to working with all stakeholders to ensure NSW greyhound racing can become a more sustainable and vibrant industry that is adequately supervised and regulated and puts the welfare of the greyhound at the centre of everything it does. Greyhound Racing might have won the battle, but the war is far from over. Given the experience of the past three months, which seems to some like three years, it is not quite time for dancing in the streets yet. The Shooters, Fishers and Farmers have warned, after the announcement this week, on social media, that the ban may not be repealed until February, so it could be another four months before we know what form greyhound racing in NSW will take after the ban is overturned. Time for caution, and considered comments, there is still a long way to go. Editor - 1 -
From the Editor s Desk editor@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au Welcome to the second edition of Victorian Greyhound Weekly. monthly review of litters registered in South Australia, continue to have a huge following. We will be adding new features as we go along, including a Nostalgia section, starting next week with a report written almost 30 years ago on the great Irish import Grove Whisper. We welcome your comments, letters, and contributions editor@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au Thanks to all of the readers who left likes, and comments on our social media and facebook page, and who emailed the support to our email address. There is no doubt there is a place for a magazine like this to support the greyhound breeding industry, and the fact it is only available online, is just a sign of the times. We live in a computerised, online world, which might be a bit hard for some of us old timers to accept, But it is what it is and we have to accept it as such. Our updates on the breeding and trainers of winners for all meetings held at Sandown, The Meadows, Wentworth Park, and more recently, Angle Park have become increasingly popular. Our weekly reviews of litters registered in Victoria, and whelped in NSW, and the recently included ADVERTISING Obviously we cannot survive without advertising, however we hope you will find our rates more than reasonable, which will offer all owners, trainers, breeders and product suppliers the opportunity to communicate with the greyhound industry on a weekly basis. ADVERTISING RATES 1/8 page banner at the bottom of page 1 $20.00 p/week (When available) 1/8 page banner at the bottom of other pages $15.00 p/week Quarter page $20.00 p/week Half page $30.00 p/week Full page $50.00 p/week *Discounts available for permanent bookings editor@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au - 2 -
Breeding and trainers of last week s metropolitan winners. Victoria, NSW and South Australia Angle Park - Monday October 3 1. Tywin Bale (Turanza Bale x Blachura Bale) L. Rasmussen 2. Chopsticks (Bekim Bale x Alana Blues) C. Butcher 3. Jules Marlow (Lochinvar Marlow x Centrifuge) B. Jessup 4. Atkin Bale (Turanza Bale x Hafren Bale) W. Matcott 5. NO RACE 6. Columbian Flame (Swift Fancy x Springvale Snow) B. Wudarczyk 7. Rockstar Lisa (Barcia Bale x Parisette) T. Rasmussen 8. Hesa Jayclo (Hesa Felon x Cale Crane) T. Foster 9. McLaren Missile (Cosmic Chief x Stevie McLaren) T. Foster 10. Calendar Girl (Knocka Norris x Physical) M. Payne The Meadows (MEP) Wednesday October 5 1. Jarbass Bale (Adios Alonso x Bala Bale) A.Dailly 2. Queen Quick (Barcia Bale x Queen Bluebird) A.Dailly 3. Shima Bar (Barcia Bale x Shimaguni) A.Dailly 4. My Mate Fab (Fabregas x Cosmic Aphrodite) P. Mathieson 5. Mick's Angel (Kilty Lad x Seabrook Lass) A. Meyer 6. Quantum Bale (Dyna Tron x Okie Bale) R. Womann 7. Eddie Eagle (Barcia Bale x Lara's Rock) J.Psaila 8. Maximum Mak (Magic Sprite x Lil's Memory) M. Hirtzel 9. Promises Kept (Premier Boloney* x Little Miss Mary) J. Borg 10. Gold Diva (Barcia Bale x Electric Lee) M. Hirtzel 11. Vancouver Star (Dyna Tron x Lankan Flash) S. Galea 12. Nobu (Bombastic Shiraz x Dusty Retreat) T. Reid Angle Park - Wednesday October 5 1. High Eden Frost ( Banjo Boy x Zardae) J. Jones 2. Lady Wolf (Spring Gun x As It Goes) R. Mackellar 3. Gibbaloney (Premier Boloney x Avery Bale) E. Wood 4. Jak And Cool (All Is Cool x Grumpy Snappa) N. Newlyn 5. Show Me Dollars (Dyna Tron x Midnight Dollars) K. Johnstone 6. Smash Em Dollars (Dyna Tron x Midnight Dollars) K. Johnstone 7. Nordoc Magic (Magic Sprite x Nerdoc) K. Johnstone 8. Butchulla Boy (Magic Sprite x Paige Express) R. Mackellar 9. Cyril Beast (Elite State x Mighty Chaos) B. Rawlings 10. Big Ate (Mr. Prizz x Shades Of Ella) J. Banner 11. Woodside Jagger *Nitro Burst x Parsipanny) G. Smith 12. Jack In Black (Where's Pedro x Cool In Blue) D. Hockley Wentworth Park - Wednesday October 5 1. Complete Nine (Collision x Miss Quick Rat) W. Boreland 2. Belenus (Cosmic Chief x Miss Pennypacker) S. Ma 3. Single Tax (Oaks Road x Naawy Naawy) P. Spiteri 4. Zipping Prince (Mantra Lad x Zipping Jewel) R. Tyler 5. Twist Of Thunder (Magic Sprite x Cristalle) W. Boreland 6. Black Bear Lee (Brett Lee x Paua Of Love) R. Matic 7. Duck's Luck (Dyna Tron x Golden Duck) R. Morris 8. Just Lonely Boy (Nolen x Inflated Ego) S. Rhodes 9. Boo Fighters (Barcia Bale x Not In Kansas) C. Proctor 10. Roman Red (Blitiz To Excel x Tricky Misty. J. Chapman Sandown - Thursday October 6 1. Art Noveau (Barcia Bale x Zelemar Fever) A. Langton 2 Jaimandy Hatty (Barcia Bale x Jaimandy Emily) P. Donohue 3. Celica Bale (Barcia Bale x Really Gonnarock) A.Dailly 4. Allen Oregon (Turanza Bale x Ucme Typhoon*) R. Britton 5. Dundee Osprey (Fabregas x Dundee Rose) G. Scott-Smith 6. Yanong (Elite State x Flaming Shiraz) L. Moore 7. Fanta Bale (David Bale x Ucme Typhoon*) R. Britton 8. Marley Bale (Turanza Bale x Dyna Gala) A.Dailly 9. Allen Lottery (Razldazl Jayfkay x Tonneli Bale) M. Delbridge 10. Diego Bale (Taylors Sky* x Zambola Bale) A.Dailly 11. He's Some Love (Cape Hawke x High Class Love) K. Greenough 12. Electromagnetic (Bella Infrared* x Fantasy Diamond) J. Britton Barcia Bale March 2010 Go Wild Teddy x Princess Bale - 3 -
METROPOLITAN RESULTS continued Angle Park - Friday October 7 1. Dyna Keitaro (Superman x Marzeena Bale) B.Rawlings 2. Hotham Flyer (Kelsos Fusileer* x Daddy's Muffin) D. Turner 3. Crisis Bale (Taylors Sky* z Zambola Bale) L. Rasmussen 4. Springvale Bryne (Oaks Road x Little Looper) G. Harris 5. Ruff State (Elite State x Lektra Snap) K. Gill 6. Eduardo (Cosmic Rumble x Cool Keepsake) K. Corby 7. Lachlan Brown (Lochinvar Marlow x Liza Brown) P. Hoarden 8. Aqua Cheetah (Cosmic Rumble x Dalta Bale) J. Thompson 9. Dyna Norfolk (Collision x Roxio Bale) T. Rasmussen 10. Jules Marlow (Lochinvar Marlow x Centrifuge) B.Jessup 11. Rita's Kabin (Magic Sprite x Annie Walker) P. Jojanovic The Meadows - Sarturday October 8 1. Flying Eamonn (Collision x Oshkosh Fayola*) A.Dailly 2. Alera Bale (Djays Octane* x Brenna Bale) M. Delbridge 3. Lord Kitchener (Collide x Guacamole) B. Kinder 4. Come On Fantasy (Premier Fantasy* x Come On Luann) J. Borg 5. Son Of Bekim (Bekim Bale x Ondina Bale) B. Ennis 6. Mepunga Tyler (Premier Fantasy* x Mepunga Jayelle) J. McDowall 7. Jayco Bale (Turanza Bale x Sequoia) C. Grenfell 8. Margins (Bekim Bale x Gogo Sutro) B. Ennis 9. Snakebite Bale (David Bale x Crystin Bale) A.Dailly 10. Shake 'Em Off (Collide Muza's Girl) G. James 11. Loose Unit (Cosmic Chief x Such Is Life) J. Cooper 12. Made First (Magic Sprite x Thundering Speed) D. Fisher 2. Springcreek Bill (Magic Sprite x Kianinny) W. Bates 3. One Samuel (Spring Gun x Fascinate Marina) N. Holloway 4. Old Tomer (Collision x Midnight News) D. Swain 5. Black Bear Lee (Brett Lee x Paua Of Love) R. Matic 6. Apatite (Fear Zafonic* x Suzie Be Good) J. Price 7. Black Lee Bonus (Magic Sprite x Dark And Stormy) E. Harris 8. Goodwin Terry (Magic Sprite x Our Dynamo) B. Young 9. Gate Blaster (Barcia Bale x Midnight Movie) P. Bigeni 10. Blabba Mouth (Magic Sprite x Cindeen Shelby) C. Murray Sandown (SAP) Sunday October 9 1. Shez Rocking (Jagger Swagger x Zipping Venus) R. Britton 2. Dark Portal (Velocette x Spiral Staircase) B. Brook 3. Magic Diamond (Fabregas x Punch One Out) M. Fearnley 4. Ride Ain't Over (Djays Octane* x Witch's Potion) B.Bravo 5. Nangar Range (Primo Uno x Fancy Liza) G. Schofield 6. Resident Djay (Djays Octane* x Witch's Potion) B. Bravo 7. Scooby Who (High Earner x Nifty Noaki) R.Britton 8. Aussie Infrared (Bella Infrared* x Ebby Miss) R. Hume 9. Foxy Whip (Collision x Whip It Up) P. Gabriel 10. Shima Bar (Barcia Bale x Shimaguni) A.Dailly 11. Allen Hadrian (SH Avatar* x Quiz Bale) A.Dailly 12. Dennis Gallon (Glen Gallon x Ta) D. Turnley Sell your pups here Wentworth Park - Saturday October 8 1. Explosive Range (Fabregas x Sheza Surfy) D. Flanagan Email: editor@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au - 4 -
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Talking Breeding with Roger Clark VICTORIA SEVEN litters on the Victorian Litter Registrations list this week, for the week ending September 21 which gives us a rare opportunity to review all the litters on the list. We start this week s reviews from Victoria with two litters by top Victorian Metropolitan sire, Barcia Bale (March 2010 Go Wild Teddy x Princess Bale). Four dogs and five bitches in the first of his two litters, registered by Riverwalk Syndicate manager, Emilio Rinaldi, who are from the beautifully bred bitch, Destini Gold (June 2011 Velocette x Greys Destiny*), whose imported dam is by Kiowa Sweet Trey x Greys Nose Dive (Norva x Greys Ladymanagum). Destini Gold is from a handy litter, which included Colonel Destini, Destini Ducati, Destini Shadow, Frankie Pizza, Officer Destini, Rapido Gris, Rock Me Now and Rock Ruler. Their dam also has winners on file from her August 2012 litter by Brett Lee and two litters by Where s Pedro, whelped in March 2010 and September 2014. On the track, Destini Gold raced 63 times for nine wins and eleven placings, winning four times over 525 metres at The Meadows (30.24), where she also won twice over 600 metres (34.67) and also won over 595 metres at Sandown (35.20), 650 metres at Sale (37.61) and 658 metres at Traralgon (38.68). She has four named offspring on file from her first litter, whelped in February 2015, by Symmetry. - 6 - HARRISDALE breeder, Damon Fardig, has the second Barcia Bale litter, which has seven dogs and three bitches from the well bred, Group race winner, Hot Irish (October 2009 Premier Fantasy* x Lovey Craves It), whose dam is by Token Prince x Good Dish (Head Honcho x Nirvana Lee). She is from a litter of four named, which included Enoughs Enough, Hot Fantasia and Shenannigans, with their dam having three other named offspring from two litters, whelped in February 2009 by Global Warming and May 2011 by Knocka Norris. Hot Irish was an outstanding sprinter on the track, with her 74 starts, producing 40 wins and 22 placings, with an incredible 36 wins over 530 metres at Cannington (30.22), two over 520 metres at Wentworth Park (29.80) and one over 525 metres at The Meadows (30.03). She won the Group 2 All Stars, and Group 3 Perth Cup Consolation, finished third in the Group1 Australian Cup and third in the Group 1 Perth Cup and was a finalist in successive Golden Easter Egg finals in 2012 and 2013. Her breeding career got off to s great start with a great first litter, whelped in December 2013 by Collision, then she has since whelped a litter of two dogs and six bitches, by Knocka Norris, born in October 2014. Kinloch Brae litter St. Marys breeder, Greg Sprod has a nice litter of eight pups on the list this week by the successful US bred, international stud success, Kinloch Brae* (August 2005 Craigie Mo Town x Greys Free Style). The four dogs and four bitches are from the beautifully bred, proven producer, It s A Blur (July 2009 Bombastic Shiraz x Weetbix), whose dam is by Brett Lee x Gleaming Talent (New Fox x Starlite Spirit). It s A Blur is from a 100% winning litter, which included Another Weetbix, Mal s Weetbix, Pure Instinct and Weetbix Kid. Their dam also has winners on file from her only other litter, whelped in April 2008, by Pure Octane. On the track she raced 41 times for 16 wins and 14 placings, winning three times over 515 metres at Sandown (29.44), where she also won over 595 metres (34.13), twice over 520 metres at Wentworth Park (29.79), twice 460 metres at Geelong (25.83), twice over 472 metres at Bulli (26.36), twice over 600 metres at Gosford (34.77) and also won over 515 metres at Angle Park (30.07), 450 metres at Maitland (25.00), 535 metres at Richmond (30.89) and 600 metres at Dapto (35.17). She has winners on file from her first two litters, by Collision and Hondo Black and has since whelped a litter by Jagger Swagger, born in July 2015.
TALKING BREEDING Continued A touch of Magic HOUNDOG Syndicate manager, Shannon Larsen has a nice litter of four pups on the list this week by top NSW sire, Magic Sprite (March 2008 Brett Lee x Glamorous). The two dogs and two bitches are from the well bred bitch, Shanlyn Violet (December 2012 Collision x Shanlyn Tears), whose dam is by Token Prince x Shanlyn Maddy (Wild Season x Mad Tracy). She is from a litter of four named, which included Black Shuck, Maverick Dusty and Shanlyn Jed, with their dam also having winners on file from her three other litters, by Big Daddy Cool, Kinloch Brae* and Surf Lorian. On the track she raced 28 times for six wins and eight placings, winning twice over 460 metres at Geelong (25.59) with single wins over 515 metres at Sandown (29.52), 450 metres at Ballarat, 460 metres at Warragul (25.77) and 450 at Shepparton (25.51). Ten for the Greats NEXT we have a litter of ten pups, registered by James Simpson, manager of the One Of The Greats Syndicate, by successful Irish bred sire, Premier Fantasy* (April 2002 County x Nifty Niamh). The four dogs and six bitches are from the beautifully bred bitch, Aqua Vitae (February 2013 Go Wild Teddy x Irish Malt), whose very successful producing dam is by Where s Pedro x Kumar Bale (Kiowa Sweet Trey* x Winfrey Bale). Aqua Vitae is from a very good litter, which included Dark Jameson, Irish Breeze, Irish Connection, Malted, Mendes, My Master, My Superstar, Rennicane and Veetee Boomer, who were all winners. Their dam also produced good winners from her two other litters, whelped in December 2011 by Premier Fantasy* and December 2013 by Dyna Lachlan. Aqua Vitae raced 39 times for six wins and 13 placings, winning four times over 520 metres at Cranbourne (30.19) and twice over 515 metres at Sandown (29.37). - 7 - Small litters UNFORTUNATELY only three pups from the two remaining litters on the Victorian list this week. Invictus Kennels manager, George Zogoulgas, from Blind Bight, registered a litter of one dog and one bitch, by Dyna Double One (Marh 2013 Barcia Bale x Crystin Bale), from the well bred bitch, Invictus Venessa (April 2008 Pure Octane x Invictus Twain), whose dam is by Awesome Assassin x Twain (Black Shiraz x Mystery Bird). She raced 87 times for 17 wins and 26 placings and has a 100% win strike rate from seven named offspring from her first two litters, by Farley Turbo* and Kinloch Brae* Warracknabeal breeder Clinton Jonassen has only one bitch pup from his litter, by Kynan s Express (May 2008 Big Time Max x Jorja James), from the very well bred bitch, Hello Milly (August 2001 Premier Fantasy* x Hello Sienna), whose dam is by Bond x Hello Gal (Galilee* x Hello Kate). She was lightly raced with just 14 starts for a win, over 450 metres at Warrnambool (25.84) and six placings. She has one previous litter on file, of one dog and three bitches, whelped in April 2015, by Barcia Bale. NOW AVAILABLE FOR STUD DUTIES (AI or Natural, at Bendigo) Black Dog 35kgs December 2011 Windy Millar* (Honcho Classic x Any Time Soon X Alanis Lane (Primo Uno x Daishi Bale) Athos 91 starts 15 wins 13 seconds 10 thirds. Won 425 to 660 mts 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 0400 578 533 Whelped a litter recently? Why not send us a pic and tell us about it. editor@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au
TALKING BREEDING Continued. NSW WHELPING REPORT TURNING our attention to the NSW Whelping Report for the two weeks ending June 11, our first litter for review has nine pups by the highly rated US sire Bella Infrared* (July 2009 Kiowa Mon Manny), whose dam is by Jimbo Scotty x Bella Vanessa (Molotov x P s Raindoll). Registered by Canungra breeder, Joanne Price, the three dogs and six bitches in the litter are from the very well bred bitch, Vixon Lass (March 2009 Made To Size x Crazy Marlin), whose dam is by Riverlee Bale x Token Misty (Token Prince x Snazzie). She is from her dam s only litter, which included Black Marlin, Blue Raider, Dayseas Missy, Fawn Star, Fawn Zipper and Fermium. On the track she raced 98 times for 11 wins and 13 placings, winning three times over 520 metres at Lismore (30.61), twice over 331 metres at Albion Park (19.41), where she also won over 520 metres (30.63), twice over 520 metres at Ipswich (31.25) and twice over 520 metres at Tweed Heads (29.76), where she also won over 420 metres (23.86). She has four named offspring on file from her first litter, Black Cobia, Crazy Vixon, White Marlin and Zigstar, all winners, who were whelped in June 2013 by Westmead Osprey*. Westmead Osprey* November 2006 Westmead Hawk x Droopys Jean TWO GRAND LITTERS TWO litters on the NSW list this wek by the 2010 Melbourne Cup winner, Elgrando Gold (April Where s Pedro x Elgrando Gold). Doyalson breeder, Shannon Boyd, has the first of the two litters, which has four dogs and six bitches, from the well bred bitch, Kendra s Chance (March 2012 Enry Walt x Shiloh Princess), whose dam is by Hallucinate x Stylish Scene (Just The Best x Tranquil Scene). She is from a litter of five named, which included Don t Josh Me, Firecracker Lady, Frank Cannon and Misty Day, with their dam having five other named offspring on file from two litters, by Fabregas and Lochinvar Marlow. Kendra s Chance raced 25 times for two wins and four placings, winning twice over 515 metres at Gosford (30.22, 30.24), where she was also placed twice over 600 metres and placed over 520 metres at Wentworth Park and 450 metres at Maitland. Bargo breeder, Marien Sullivan has the second El Grand Senor litter, which has three dogs and six bitches, from the very well bred bitch, Pat The Scorpion (May 2010 Bombastic Shiraz x Spliced), whose dam is by Collision x Frosty Fruits (Just The Best x Reckless Abandon). She is from a litter which included Elated Joy, Jay Kay, Soaring Eagle and Warrior Spirit, with their dam s only other litter on file, whelped in October 2012, by Where s Pedro, producing Dark Magnum, Dollstan Sky, Dollstan Star, Matchstick and Pineapple Split, who were all winners. Pat The Scorpion raced 19 times for two wins and four placings, winning twice over 520 metres at Dapto (30.09, 30.15), where she was also placed, and placed over 400 metres at Bulli and 515 metres at Gosford. She has one previous litter on file, three dogs and six bitches, whelped in December 2014, by Fear Zafonic*. PUPS FOR SALE ADVERTISE YOUR PUPS FOR SALE HERE editor@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au From $20.00-8 -
TALKING BREEDING Continued Elite Litter TEN pups in our next litter, registered by the Bigger Than Life Syndicate, from Castlereagh, by consistent stud success, Elite State (April 2001 Just The Best x Spark Again). The five dogs and five pups are from the well bred, unraced bitch, Caviar To Excel (November 2012 Sand Burner x Excel Like Speed), whose sire is by Flying Penske* x Castle Creek, and dam by Big Daddy Cool x Princess Tayah (Stately Bird x Hot Storm). Caviar To Excel is from a litter which included Awesome To Excel, Fabio To Excel, Searle Time and Seek To Excel, with their dam s only other litter on file,whelped in December 2013, by Swift Fancy, producing six named, all winners. Ten little Butterflies PINDIMAR breeder, Robert Burns, has our next litter for review, which has ten pups by the highly rated US sire KC And All* (October 2006 Gable Dodge x KC Did It Best). The eight dogs and two bitches in the litter, are from the beautifully bred bitch, Butterfly Bandit (March 2010 Brett Lee x Rumble Amour), whose dam is by Spiral Nikita* x Rumble Spirit (Malawi s Prince x Follow Through). She is from one of her dam s seven litters, the first of two by Brett Lee, which included Amour Siyan, Captain Goodtime, City Rumble, Lee Bella, Metro Rumble and Rumble Town. Rumble Amour whelped a second Brett Lee litter in July 2011 and also has winners on file from her other litters, by Bombastic Shiraz, College Causeway*, Paddy s Flame, Premier Fantasy* and Where s Pedro. On the track she raced 48 times for 13 wins and 13 placings, winning six times over 395 metres at Albion Park (22.87), three times over 420 metres at Tweed Heads (23.54), twice over 420 metres at Lismore (24.13) and twice over 400 metres at Gawler (22.66). She has one previous litter on file, two dogs and five bitches, whelped in June 2015, by Bit Chili. Sulzanti Litter Sulzanti OUR final litter from this week s NSW list is a nice litter of eleven pups by stud newcomer, Sulzanti (September 2013 Magic Sprite x Scissor Queen), whose dam is by Knocka Norris x Surf Queen (Surf Lorian x Queen To Size). Registered by King Creek breeder, Craif Last, the eight dogs and three bitches in the litter are from the very well bred, unraced bitch, Tourist Abby (December 2008 Bit Chili x Olympic Tourist), whose dam is by Bobniak x Bonnie Jane (Ginger x Bonnie Mistake). She is from a litter of two named, which included Tourist Betty, with their dam having winners on file from each of her three other litters, whelped in July 2003 by Stately Bird, October 2005 by Token Prince and November 2006 by Premier Fantasy*. She has four named offspring from her first litter, Kundaneen, Never Said That, Son Of Miagi and Zac s Decision, who were whelped in December 2014, by Miagi. Sulzanti is from a litter of six named, which included Cleanser, Denali Prince, Pink Scissors, Professor and Sheza Sensation. His dam s only other litter on file with named offspring, whelped in September 2014, by Fabregas, produced Assess, Cogburn, La Reina, Reviewer, Terminate and Xavi. He only raced 12 times for seven wins and two placings, winning four times over 515 metres at Sandown (29.09, 29.42, 29.34 and 29.47), twice over 525 metres at The Meadows (29.94, 29.95) and also over 450 metres at Ballarat (25.23). Certainly plenty to like about the pedigree of these well bred youngsters craig, so good luck with them. - 9 -
NSW METROPOLITAN SIRES LIST 2 wins Maja Mahi Mahi (x April s Legacy) and Spring Bloom). 1 win Funky Angel (x Punk Angel), Srixon (x Navel Juice) and Young Gun (x Implosion Girl). THE NSW Metropolitan Sires List for the nine months to the end of September highlights the incredible year Magic Sprite is having in New South Wales. He is just two wins short of doubling the number of winners of his nearest rival, Spring Gun. After Magic Sprite with 110 wins, the others in the top five, Spring Gun with 56 wins, Collision 48 wins, Where s Pedro 41 wins and Cosmic Rumble 35 wins are all fairly even. Just outside the top 20 at the end of September, all with nine wins are, College Causeway*, Big Daddy Cool and Surf Lorian. They are followed, on eight wins each by Nitro Burst, Turanza Bale and Dyna Lachlan, seven wins, Premier Fantasy*, six wins, Milldean Panther* and Sure As, then on five wins each by Fear Zafonic*, Mogambo, and Miagi. Winners for the top three September sires were as follows: Magic Sprite (March 2008 Brett Lee x Glamorous) 11 wins 2 wins Spider Gleeson (x Cool Senorita). 1 win Arena Magic (x Kellmarg), Five Saints (x Cathella Ice), Goodwin Terry (x Our Dynamo), Joker Jake (x Daydream), Lika Zircon (x High Maintenance), Melissa s Pride (x Cindeen Shelby), Miss Foxy Lee (x Cristalle), Mr. Shire (x Slick Exit) and Springcreek Bill (x Kianinny). Spring Gun (June 2009 Bombastic Shiraz x Ready For Rain) 7 wins Cosmic Rumble (April 2007 Spiral Nikita x Spiritual Rumble) 7 wins 1 win Aqua Cheetah (x Dalta Bale), Better Call Sloy (x Best Percentage), Funny Bone (x Catch The Post), Kyah s Comet (x Chasing Diana), Rapid Dominance (x Cyprus Hull), Runway Idole (x Runway Ready) and South s Mick (x Delta Bale). AGRA BREEDING RANKINGS January - September 2016 Sires: No. Sire Points 1. Fabregas 716 2. Kinloch Brae* 676 3. Magic Sprite 578 4. Barcia Bale 541 5. Collision 356 6. Nitro Burst 289 7. Cosmic Rumble 249 8. Where s Pedro 236 9. Bekim Bale 196 10. Brett Lee 174 11. Oaks Road 172 12. Spring Gum 153 13. Smooth Fancy 143 14. Milldean Panther* 140 15. Turanza Bale 139 16. Lochinvar Marlow 132 17. Big Daddy Cool 130 18. Don t Knocka Him 128 19. Premier Fantasy* 121 20. Buck Fever 117 Dams: No. Dam Points 1. Flying Liddy 21 2. Aston Dream 19 3. Absolute Stunna 17 4. Teddy s Jackpot 16 5. Mrs Trickett 16 6. Crystin Bale 13 7. Donna Ricca 13 8. Unfinished 13 9. Lagoon Lowanna 13 10. Dyna Gala 13 Go Jessie s Girl 13-10 -
ADELAIDE CUP REVIEW By Shaun Mathieson Racing Manager Greyhound Racing SA Aqua Cheetah s Adelaide Cup Aqua Cheetah races away with his first Group 1 the Adelaide Cup (Photos by Walter Bulyga) LOCAL champion Worm Burner ($3) for Cameron Butcher and Weekend Binge for Kel Greenough were both sent out as the equal favourites but it was Aqua Cheetah who got the jump on his rivals as the boxes flew open. Worm Burner began better than expected from his inside box and was pushing through on the inside as a wall of four or five went to the first turn together. Aqua Cheetah accelerated and took control out the front straight however Worm Burner who looked like being positioned beautifully just behind the speed shifted out on the first turn causing trouble to most of his competitors and also cost himself many lengths. Weekend Binge dove back to the inside to chase out after the leader while Worm Burner balanced back up and set off after the leading pair. Dyna Boomer ($6.50) for Andrea Dailly who began very slowly on dispatch got a lovely run through on the first turn due to the interference and moved into fourth. Racing down the back straight Aqua Cheetah cleared out from his rivals running a blistering 16.64 of the back straight setting up a race winning break. Weekend Binge chased hard while Worm Burner out wide and Dyna Boomer on the rails both began making ground powerfully. Entering the front straight Aqua Cheetah was in no danger going on to win in a sizzling 29.41 for the 515m journey. He defeated Worm Burner by 2 lengths who flashed home for second and surely cost himself a chance at glory on the first turn while Dyna Boomer was able to charge home on the rails into third place one length away just ahead of a gallant Weekend Binge. Aqua Cheetah is a son of Cosmic Rumble and Dalta Bale and with his outstanding win Friday night takes his career earnings close to $150,000 with a record of 12 wins and 11 placings from his 30 starts. There is no doubt Aqua Cheetah looks a bright prospect in the making but one can t help but think what might have been had local star Worm Burner got around the first turn better. With more Group racing coming up on the National stage its exciting times ahead for all greyhound fans. After the placed runners the field finished in the following order 4th Weekend Boomer ($2.80), 5th Shima Song ($16), 6th Benteke ($8), 7th One For Me ($16) and 8th Mrs Bubbles ($41). Aqua Cheetah is raced by Mark Morgan and trained by Jason Thompson he is a Red Fawn dog whelped March 2014 by Cosmic Rumble from Dalta Bale (Pure Octane x Cynthia Bale). Aqua Cheetah has won 12 of his 25 starts and has been placed on 11 occasions after the first prize of $75,000 for the Adelaide Cup it took his current stake earnings to $148,113. Adelaide Cup Honour Roll 1972 Bristol Miss 31.52, 1973 Valjuka 31.48, 1974 Bristol Sue 31.84, 1975 Turn Pillage 30.93, 1976 Golden Spur 30.80, 1977 Cavalier Queen 30.64, 1978 Riviera Tiger 30.49, 1979 Encanto 30.83, 1980 Youthful Prince 30.72, 1981 Lady Tornquest 30.45, 1982 Smithy's Belle 30.89, 1983 Superstar 30.36, 1984 Knocklaun Gold 30.24, 1985 Thundering Two 30.13, 1986 Farquhar 30.28, 1987 Club Edition 29.94, 1988 High Wonder 30.44, 1989 Kuriarkin 30.35, 1990 Sandi's Me Mum 30.23, 1991 Highly Blessed 29.95, 1992 South Road Sid 29.83, 1993 Croation Star 30.19, 1994 Perplexed 29.49, 1995 Forest Fin 29.33, 1996 Jurassic Vapour 29.55, 1997 Rare Deceit 30.12, 1998 Rapid Journey 29.34, 1999 Young Harrison 29.56, 2000 Jack Junior 29.32, 2001 Brett Lee 28.88, 2002 Brookside Bear 29.67, 2003 Waterview Star 29.34, 2004 Hotline Hero 29.56, 2005 Collide 29.52, 2006 Miss Spicy 29.46, 2007 Big Time Max 29.30, 2008 Whippy s Image 29.39, 2009 El Galo 29.45, 2010 Dyna Lachlan 29.48 and 2011-1 Kilty Lad 29.39, 2011-2012 Mepunga Nicky 29.45, 2012 Spud Regis 29.75, 2013 Ernie Bung Arrow 29.70, 2014 Allen Deed 29.48, 2015 Fernando Bale 29.20, and 2016 Aqua Cheetah. - 11 -
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Change of Age to Age Restricted Classic Events As part of its promotion of Group Racing, AGRA classifies a series of Age Restricted Events as Age Restricted Classics. Following a review conducted by the AGRA committee is was decided and passed at the Annual General Meeting that changes be made to the Age Restricted Classic Events. From July 2017, to be eligible for an Age Restricted Classic Event greyhounds must not be older than 27 months of age on the first day of the month in which the heats of the event are scheduled. As listed below conditions in the main will stay the same, the eligible whelping dates have change and appear next to each event commencing from July 2017. To be eligible for consideration and categorisation as an Age Restricted Classic, the said race must meet the following requirements: The event must be ranked as a Group 1, Group 2 or Group 3 event. The event, whether open to male greyhounds only, female greyhounds only or both, is to be restricted to greyhounds that were no older than 27 months of age on the first day of the month in which the heats of the event are scheduled to be staged when dates are initially approved by AGRA. The age restriction is open to ongoing review by AGRA. The event must not be (a) restricted to greyhounds bred and/or owned and/or trained in a particular State or Territory or (b) restricted to greyhounds sold through a particular sale or auction or (c) require the payment of a nomination, commission or entry fee higher than $150 or (d) require a nomination fee to be paid prior to eligible greyhounds becoming 12 months of age. Greyhounds that have not won a maiden race will be ineligible to contest any event approved as an Age Restricted Classic within the AGRA Group Racing Calendar. AGRA has classified the following events as Age Restricted Classic Events: Maturity Classic 525m (The Meadows) July 2017 - Whelped on or after 1/4/2015 SA Oaks 515m (Angle Park) September 2017 - Whelped on or after 1/06/2015 SA Derby 515m (Angle Park) September 2017 - Whelped on or after 1/06/2015 Vic Peters Classic 520m (Wentworth Park) October 2017 Whelped on or after 1/07/2015 Young Stars Classic 530m (Cannington) November 2017 Whelped on or after 1/08/2015 Laurels Classic 515m (Sandown Park) December 2017 Whelped on or after 1/09/2015 Silver Chief 525m (The Meadows) December 2017 Whelped on or after 1/09/2015 National Derby 520m (Wentworth Park) January 2018 Whelped on or after 1/10/2015 National Futurity 520m (Wentworth Park) January 2018 Whelped on or after 1/10/2015 Queensland Derby 520m (Albion Park) April 2018 Whelped on or after 1/1/2016 Bogie Leigh Futurity 520m (Albion Park) April 2018 Whelped on or after 1/1/2016 WA Derby 530m (Cannington) May 2018 Whelped on or after 1/2/2016 WA Oaks 530m (Cannington) May 2018 Whelped on or after 1/2/2016 Peter Mosman Classic 520m (Wentworth Park) June 2018 Whelped on or after 1/3/2016 For more information please contact: Neil Brown AGRA Publicity Officer Tel: 03 97691234 Mob: 0423 129 950 Howard Ashton AGRA Executive Officer Tel: 08 8243 7100 Mob: 0438 042 838-13 -
FROM THE MAILBAG P.O Box 184 Grantville 3984 editor@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com NEWS from the mailbag this week, via email from Bonegilla breeder Trevor Rhodes with news on recent litter he has bred. The litter has three dogs and four bitches, by Kinloch Brae* (August 2005 Craigie Mo Town x Greys Free Style), from the beautifully bred bitch, Ash Flash (October 2011 Velocette x Ashliegh Ella), whose dam is by Where s Pedro x Sister Inc (Head Honcho x Casual Design). Ash Flash is from a litter which included Flash Flash, Hillbilly Flash, Poacher Flash, Sharkey Flash, Sistella and Van Carrho Flash) who won more than 80 races between them. Their dam, Ashleigh Ella also has winners on file from her two other litters, whelped in March 2013 by Bobby Boucheau and September 2014 by Collision. Ash Flash raced 67 times for 24 wins and 32 placings, winning 12 races over 715 metres at Cannington (41.75), where she also won three times over 642 metres (37.29), twice over 647 metres at Mandurah (36.68), twice over 715 metres at The Meadows (421.84), twice over 725 metres at The Meadows (43.02), where she also won over 600 metres (34.84), and also won over 520 metres at Cranbourne (30.64) and 658 metres at Traralgon (39.54). Certainly plenty to like about the pedigree of these well bred youngsters, Trevor, thanks for the email and sharing your news with us. BRED TO WIN Our weekly selection of greyhounds to follow GOLD BOMBARDIER Black dog, March 2015 (Velocette x Spiral Staircase) Trained at Elliminyt by Rpss Brook. Only raced twice for first start seventh from box six, Sandown (SAP) 515 metres, October 2, beaten 18 lengths in the race won by Aston Gisle (29.64). Showed the benefit of that experience when third there from box four, October 9, beaten 4.7 lengths in the race won by Shez Rickin (30.28). Further improvement will see him in the winners list very soon. MAKE IT HAPPEN Brindle Dog, May 2014 Kinloch Brae* x Miss Vixen) Trained at Rowville by Rodney Cowling. Nine starts for three placings and is on the improve. Third Warragul 460 metres July 28, then fifth Bendigo 425 metres, before fourth Sandown 515 metres (SAP), October 2. Last start second, box 1, Sandown (SAP), October 9, beaten 3.46 lengths in the race won by Dark Portal (30.53). Has plenty of ability and seems to be maturing nicely and not far off a win. GULLY FEVER Fawn Dog, January 2014 Buck Fever x Fancy Jaffa). Trained at Stratford by John Lindrea. From the same litter and living in the shadow of a couple of well known names, Buck Forty and Burn One Down. Has plenty of ability himself and his eight starts to date have resulted in two wins and three placings. Second over 440 metres at Sale, September 4, then third, box six, Sandown (SAP) 515 metres September 16 beaten 2.75 lengths by Bulldog Warrior (29.96) before a short let up. Returned with sixth, box one Sandown 515 metres (SAP), October 9, when beaten for pace early and finished 14.7 lengths from the winner, Shima Bar, who won by eight lengths, running 29.51 in a mixed grade 6/7. Hard to place dogs on their way up, but there will be something easier around for this dog next start. Some of Trevor s litter, look great, don t they? -14-