www.victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au ISSN 2208-9411 (Online) Victorian Greyhound Weekly Edition 80 Volume 2 Number 28 Friday 13 April Gap Café now open Greyhound Racing Victoria s adoption program now has a city-based showcase with the opening of the GAP café. The café is the first in Melbourne to have a greyhound theme and unlike most other food and beverage venues, dogs are allowed inside the premises as well as an outdoor area featuring decking and grass. The café has been built to promote to people in metropolitan Melbourne our beautiful greyhounds and increase the interest in greyhound adoptions. It is based a short walk from Greyhound Racing Victoria s Chetwynd St offices in West Melbourne and is just 100 metres from the popular Flagstaff Gardens. Minister for Racing, Martin Pakula officially opened the GAPCafé on 14 March. The Greyhound Adoption Program café will help to improve animal welfare by making adoption even easier and driving up the number of rehomed racing dogs. We re supporting the greyhound racing industry because it employs thousands of Victorians and injects hundreds of millions in the economy, Minister Pakula said. With GAP s headquarters based in Seymour in rural Victoria, GRV CEO Alan Clayton said it was important GAP was visible in the city, as evidenced by the Baxter facility in south east Melbourne. Since opening in 2015, we have adopted almost 500 dogs from Baxter alone, Mr Clayton said. Given the large number of people in metropolitan Melbourne, we want to promote our dogs to the largest audience possible. Clayton said the café was another example of GRV s focus on animal welfare as its overriding priority. It can be an adjustment for greyhounds not only to go from life as racing animals to life as pets. Continued on page 33 Victoria s only independent greyhound publication
From the Editor s Desk Victorian Greyhound Weekly Edition 80 13 April 2018 What s inside This week? Item Page Remember, you can subscribe to Victorian Greyhound Weekly absolutely FREE OF CHARGE. Simply register your email address with us and you will be sent an e-copy by email every Friday morning. Letters to the editor are always welcome on any topic of your choice. editor@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au Victorian meetings coming up over the next week: Friday 13 Apr Healesville, Bendigo, Traralgon and Geelong. Saturday 14 Apr Warrnambool and The Meadows. Sunday 15 Apr Sandown (SAP), Healesville Sale and Longwood Coursing. Monday 16 Apr Ballarat, Shepparton and Traralgon. Tuesday 17 Apr Geelong, Ballarat and Warragul. Coming Up Next Week 2 Coursing Clubs - News 20-21 Dogs to follow 32 GAP News 33 Greyhound Clubs Australia-Calendar/Results 22 Greyhound Clubs Australia - Rankings 23-25 Greyhounds in the home 26-27 Greyhound Care - Vets 28-29 Metropolitan Results from last week 4-7 Nostalgia 30 NSW Metropolitan Sires list 16 Pups for sale 10-11 Rhonda s World (Rhonda Singleton) 31 Sons At Stud 17 Talking Breeding NSW 14-15 Talking Breeding Victoria 8-9 Wednesday 18 Apr The Meadows (MEP), Bendigo, Cranbourne and Warrnambool. Thursday 19 Apr Warragul, Shepparton, Warrnambool and Sandown. Check all details: http://www.grv.org.au/ editor@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au INVITATION Invitation to all Owners, Trainers, Studmasters and Breeders. If you have a story to tell about the part you play in greyhound racing, let us know, bred a litter, have a special greyhound, whatever, we d love to hear from you. ADVERTISING Roger Clark 0410 952 932 Advertising deadline 4.30pm Mondays Contact Advertising Manager, Roger Clark 0410 952 932 advertising@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au ADVERTISING RATES 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 $ 25.00 p/week Quarter page $ 30.00 p/week Half page $ 50.00 p/week Full page $ 80.00 p/week - 2 - Victorian Greyhound Weekly is edited and published by Roger J Clark, for Azpak Marketing PO Box 184, Grantville Vic, 3984. ABN 97 395 483 268 Email: editor@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/1781809112100364/ local_search?surface=sist
At Stud METICULOUS lodge To purchase Semen, please visit our website www.meticulouslodge.com "Semen Request" located at the top of our page. Complete all required fields and someone from the Meticulous Lodge team will be in contact with you. For full terms and conditions of "Frozen Semen" breeding unit purchases, please refer to our website. Stud Fees subject to change without notice - Credit Card Facilities available (surcharge applies) Michelle Westerveld 0412 887 226 FERNANDO BALE White & Brindle dog March 2013 29.7kg Kelsos Fuslieer x Chloe Allen 44 starts 35 wins Prizemoney $1,299 370 THE WORLD S GREATEST GREYHOUND Won 11 Group 1 races Multiple track records $5,500 (incl GST) Frozen only FABREGAS Black dog October 2010 36.5kg 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 MEPUNGA BLAZER Black dog June 2015 32.5kg 22 starts 11 wins Barcia Bale x Mepunga Nicky Won 2017 Group 1 Maturity Five wins Sandown (29.23) Five wins Meadows (29.64) $1,650 (incl GST) Frozen only BARCIA BALE Black dog March 2012 35kg Go Wild Teddy x Princess Bale 14 starts 13 wins Prizemoney $136.075 2017 LEADING AUSTRALASIAN SIRE (3,547 WINS) 2017 LEADING AGRA RANKED SIRE (1178 points) 2017 LEADING AUSTRALIAN STRIKE RATE (16.8%) 2017 LEADING METROPOLITAN SIRE (840 WINS) 2017 LEADING AUSTRALIAN P/M ($9.1mil) ( Jan-Oct 2017) $5,500 (incl GST) Frozen only UNLAWFUL ENTRY Brindle & White Dog December 2013 31kg Knocka Norris x She Aint Late 73 Starts: 22-14-14 Prizemoney: $275,428 THREE TIME TRACK RECORD HOLDER! Sandown 28.95, W bool 24.72, Ballarat 30.33 Won G1 Hobart 1000, G2 Great Chase. $1,100 (incl GST) Frozen only SHIMA BAR Black dog February 2015 35kg 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 - 3 -
Metropolitan winners Winners for last week s top metropolitan sires Victoria, NSW, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and West Australia. Last week, there were 18 metropolitan meetings in the six states, and the most successful sires at those meetings were as follows: 23 wins Fernando Bale. 16 wins Fabregas. 14 wins Barcia Bale. 9 wins Cosmic Rumble and Magic Sprite. 8 wins My Bro Fabio. 7 wins Oaks Road. 6 wins Bella Infrared*. 5 wins Bekim Bale, Collision, Lochinvar Marlow and Dyna Villa. 4 wins Spring Gun. 3 wins Cosmic Chief, Dyna Double One, Glen Gallon, High Earner, Kiowa Mon Manny*, Milldean Panther*, Mogambo and Surf Lorian. 2 wins Djays Octane*, El Grand Senor, Jagger Swagger, KC And All*, Walk Hard and Westmead Osprey*. 1 win Allen Deed, Big Daddy Cool, Black Magic Opal, Bombastic Shiraz, Bomber Command, Bralyn County, Brett Lee, Buckle Up Wes, David Bale, Defrim Bale, Destini Fireball, Don Chendo, Don t Knocka Him, Dyna Steal, Dyna Tron, Fosty Jay Jay, General Destini, Goodesy, Head Bound, Hostile, Izy Fast, Jarvis Bale, Kinloch Brae*, Kiowa Sweet Trey*, Knocka Norris, Luca Neveelk, Nolen, Premier Fantasy*, Roanokee, SH Avatar*, St. Pierre, Shakey Jakey, Superman, Tuiaki, Turanza Bale, Velocette, Where s Pedro and Zulu Zeus. Winners and their breeding and trainers, from all Metropolitan meetings in Vic, NSW, Qld, S.A, W.A and Tasmania appear on our facebook page, as soon as possible each morning. https://www.facebook.com/ Victorian-Greyhound-Weekly-1781809112100364/ Breeding and trainers of last week s metropolitan winners. Victoria, NSW, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and West Australia. Week ending 8 April Angle Park Monday 2 April 1. Matriculate (Fabregas x Graduation Girl) K. Murnane 2. Get Up Jess (Oaks Road x Power Merc) B. Jessup 3. Billy Fix It (Oaks Road x Power Merc) Lester Harris 4. Bean Monelli (Fabregas x Orthia Bale) T. Rasmussen 5. Darcy Brown (Fabregas x Liza Brown) K. Gill 6. Stack The Aces (Bella Infrared* x Honky Tonk Girl) Lauren Harris 7. Charlie Chops (Dyna Tron x Clickety Click) K. Murnane 8. Hot Marlow (Lochinvar Marlow x Cuddletime Tears) S. Meimetis 9. Wynburn Geri (Destini Fireball x Miss Hetti) R. Tugwell 10. Zipping Waldo (Kiowa Sweet Trey* x Natalie Rass) K. Murnane 11. Aston Fabio (Kinloch Brae* x Aston Carmelita) L. Fegan 12. Fantastic Chief (Goodesy x Fantastic Rose) B. Rawlings Launceston Monday 2 April 1. Surrender (Fernando Bale x Pacha Queen) S. Gittus 2. Diinga Bell (Barcia Bale x Alonnah) P. Hall 3. Dilston Devise (Magic Sprite x Stylish Abbey) N. Allison 4. Sunnyside Up (Don Chendo x Tricky Violet) P. Dalton 5. Onassis (Black Magic Opal x El Brooklyn) L. Nichols 6. Makin Us Paw (Paw Licking x That Was Then) G. Townsend 7. Buckle Up Vomo (Buckle Up Wes x Jamila Flex) G. Johnson 8. Eketahuna (My Bro Fabio x Lucky Two Lips) M. Strickland Meeting abandoned after Race 8. - 4 -
Breeding and trainers of last week s metropolitan winners. Victoria, NSW, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and West Australia. Albion Park Monday 2 1. Newsworthy (Fernando Bale x Bolero Miss) S. Scott 2. Infrared Lass (Bella Infrared* x Vixon Lass) J. Price 3. Flyaway Barb (Magic Sprite x Barb Monelli) C. Cassidy 4. Call Me Ugo (Milldean Panther* x Whirly Storm) B. Hazelgrove 5. Nooree Dessa (Lochinvar Marlow x Long Long Mama) C. Kadniak 6. All About Tiger (Milldean Panther* x Whirly Storm) B. Hazelgrove 7. Izy Gold (Izy Fast x Velocity Zap) A.Boody 8. Fabrique (Fabregas x Spirited Flame) C. Riordon 9. Road Scholar (Oaks Road x Mercy Rule) P. Field 10. Ironbar Ricky (Cosmic Rumble x Prochure) R. Ogden Devonport Tuesday 3 April 1. Sebastion Lee (Where s Pedro x Emerald Lee) E. Medhurst 2. Supreme Style (My Bro Fabio x Dennes Point) P. Ryan 3. Rusty The Jett (Jagger Swagger x It s A Jett) R. Watts 4. Miny Mo (Fabregas x Cheergirl) A.Clark 5. Woosha (St. Pierre x Leica Comet) R. Martin 6. Halo Henry (High Earner x Stylish Moon) T. Ackerly 7. Dooper (Fernando Bale x Millie Grace) B. Deverell 8. Run Jackie Run (Lochinvar Marlow x Tiu Jet) R. Hall 9. Falcie s Dasher (Cosmic Chief x Dyna Falcie) G. Mace 10. Jacks High (Fernando Bale x Millie Grace) B. Deverell 11. Rivenlee Lad (Fernando Bale x Witch Fantasy) A.Bullock The Meadows (MEP) Wednesday 4 April 1. Dyna Lenny (David Bale x Prue Bale) S. Collins 2. Zelzer Allen (KC And All x Dyna Dara) M. Delbridge 3. Dyna Carmen (Bella Infrared x Collin Bale) S. Collins 4. Varuchi Pass (Walk Hard x Dirty Angel) K. Sharp 5. Connor Allen (Jarvis Bale x Dyna Gala) M. Delbridge 6. Dyna Forrest (Allen Deed x Razza Bale) C. Grenfell 7. Dutch Legacy (Dyna Double One x Mystic Seine) D. Kirk 8. Verne Allen (Fernando Bale x Irma Bale) A.Dailly 9. Tiza Fabio (My Bro Fabio x It s A Wrap) J. Chilcott 10. Cooper Scooper (Paw Licking x Pearl s Bonnie) T. Scott 11. Uno Fabio (My Bro Fabio x Dulcie Dee) A.Azzopardi Metropolitan Winners Angle Park Wednesday 4 April 1. She s A Knockin (Don t Knocka Him x Gitcha Thousands) R. Maruszcyk 2. Spring Thief Spring Gun x Over Here) G. Board 3. Victa Louise (Fabregas x Victa Brooke) R. Mackellar 4. Di Canio (Luca Neveelk x Independent Lass) A. Chevalier 5. Feral Lad (Superman x Mensa Miss) K. Murnane 6. Bell Of Eden (My Bro Fabio x Key To Eden) Lester Harris 7. Fabriental (Fabregas x What Kuda Been) D. Hockley 8. Amarda (Glen Gallon x Velocity Melita) K. Bewley 9. Ya Kiddin Me (Glen Gallon x Allinga Jay Jay) P. Fagan - 5-10. Sally s Girl (Lochinvar Marlow x Amity Kinship) R. Isaacson 11. Galactic Panther (Milldean Panther* x Galactic Rumball) S. Bartholomew Albion Park Wednesday 4 April 1. Miss Beckboo (Dyna Villa x Miss Elly Mac) D. McGrath 2. Ava Surprise (Fabregas x Miss Meranda) R. Attard 3. Ima Callim Kay (Dyna Villa x Miss Elly Mac) D. McGrath 4. Miss Gambler (Collision x Francescana) P. Lavis 5. Yeah Okay (My Bro Fabio x Dulcie Dee) D. Russell 6. Sage Of Omaha (Magic Sprite x Lyn s Flash) L. Williams 7. Luckman (Cosmic Chief x Lucky Star) G. Friend 8. Cosmo Bill (Cosmic Chief x Regal Silver) W. Elson 9. Smashniak Winx (Frosty Jay Jay x Witch Half) C. Kadniak 10. Midnight To One (Dyna Double One x Midnight Swirl) R. Attard 11. Hara s Rebel (Surf Lorian x Hara s Annie) M. Stephenson Wentworth Park Wednesday 4 September 1. Charlie s Chance (Cosmic Rumble x Half A Chance) L. Roy 2. Opulence (Mogambo x Velocity Melzon) S. Grey 3. Bronelly Pearl (Fernando Bale x Pearl Napoleon) A. Anderson 4. Steve Keeping (Bekim Bale x Kim Keeping) G. McInley 5. Heza Gansta (El Grand Senor x Lovver s Quarrel) K. Keys 6. Bonna Bale (Barcia Bale x Amanda Bale) S. Rhodes 7. Hoggard s Corner (Dyna Steal x Gifted Glory) M. Godden 8. Gunshot Ridge (Spring Gun x Pearl Irene) L. Roy 9. Mister Fernando (Fernando Bale x Bolero Miss) C. Proctor 10. Skid Oscar Bekim Bale x Out All Nite) C. Eaton Cannington Wednesday 4 April 1. Unprepaired (Cosmic Rumble x Perfect Poison) S. Withers 2. Jaggernaught (Jagger Swagger x Nitro Cee) J. Righetti 3. Commander Jet (Bomber Command x Tomerong Girl) B. McPherson 4. California Dream (Fernando Bale x Sober) K. Shinners 5. Quids In (Brett Lee x West On Bluebird) C. Halse 6. Miss Truffles (Fabregas x Mighty Elite) S. Richards 7. Sin City Boy (Barcia Bale x Sin City Girl) J. Righetti 8. Quevara (High Earner x Delaque) M. Hepple 9. Ookinaki (Fabregas x Whispering Ling) E. Crudeli 10. Smokey Desire (Cosmic Rumble x Good Odds Girl) B. Marshall 11. Fundamental (Fernando Bale x Forty Two Below) S. Withers
Breeding and trainers of last week s metropolitan winners. Victoria, NSW, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and West Australia. Albion Park Thursday 5 April 1. Alpha Valentine (Barcia Bale x Alpha Athena) S. Zammit 2. Kenatay (Paw Licking x Dayseas Astra) C. Dacey 3. Direct Terror (Magic Sprite x Reign Of Terror) S. Barton 4. Magic Hornet (Barcia Bale x Bizarre Barbie) R. Burman 5. Maurice Minor (Cosmic Rumble x Shakeby) T. Tzouvelis 6. Cosmic Bobus (Cosmic Rumble x Dark And Stormy) E. Harris 7. Brandi Alexander (Magic Sprite x Miss Lauryn) T. Tzouvelis 8. Wise Misty (Paw Licking x Wise Forecast) C. Hazlegrove 9. It s Dyllan (Oaks Road x Bay Of Pearls) P. Wilson 10. Rockford (Cosmic Rumble x La Sirenuse) G. Smith 11. Twin Galaxy (Cosmic Rumble x Twin Impact) D Turley Angle Park Thursday 5 April 1. Tyla Grace (Head Bound x Megastar Supreme) E. Chegia 2. Watsargo (Barcia Bale x Big Bang Marjen) K. Gill 3. Brilliant Bails (Fernando Bale x Busg Slang) L. Rasmussen 4. Cairnlea Jet (Bekim Bale x Cairnlea Elle) P. Jovanovic 5. Hesa Marlow (Lochinvar Marlow x Amity Kinship) L. Wilson 6. Ashom Monelli (Mogambo x Jackie Bale) T. Rasmussen 7. Springvale Hope (Collision x Hope s Up) E. Chegia 8. Fox Gambler (Collision x Francescana) S. Gray 9. Darcy Brown (Fabregas x Liza Brown) K. Gill 10. Tal Lee (Kiowa Mon Manny* x Casmac) B. Stamenkovic Sandown Thursday 5 April 1. Okay Kirsty (Knocka Norris x Captivating) R. Floyd 2. Chief s Sidekick (Fernando Bale x Magic Diva) D. Brown 3. Go Commando (Bombastic Shiraz x Especially) J. Sharp 4. Dyna Dean (Kiowa Mon Manny x Prue Bale) M. Delbridge 5. Tornado Tears (Fernando Bale x Tears Siam) R. Britton 6. Payton (KC And All* x Surfonic)W. McMahon 7. Dyna Gertie (Dyna Villa x Julie Bale) A.Dailly 8. Poke The Bear (Fernando Bale x Nicki Fields) S. Thompson 9. Poppy Pete (Bekim Bale (Bekim Bale x Beau One) P. Brown 10. Ya Reckon (Nolen x Gold Vee) L. Davis 11. Flying Sparkles (Fabregas x She s Quoted) S. Thompson 12. Hightan (High Earner x Tantrum) M. Nolan Launceston Thursday 5 April 1. Crazy Wolf (Magic Sprite x Hard As Nails) A.Bullock 2. Bo Bobby (Magic Sprite x Stylish Abbey) R. Gribb 3. Seaside (Surf Lorian x Latina) I. Callinan 4. Jake Sully (Oaks Road x Miss Stackhouse) A.Clark Metropolitan Winners 5. Before The Fire (Velocette x Spindle) D. Cannan 6. Reiki Master (Fernando Bale x Millie Grace) B. Deverell 7. Kiandra (Paw Licking x Hollyheath) M. Louth 8. Who s Baroque (Surf Lorian x Latina) E. Medhurst 9. Take Guard (Spring Gun x Miss Mint) A.Bullock 10. Leeroy Rogue (Big Daddy Cool x Fantasy Royale) D. Cannan 11. Lenard s Boy (Zulu Zeus x Booming Bennett) S. Page The Meadows Saturday 7 April 1. Aston Kirui (Bella Infrared* x Cairnlea Layla) P. Abela 2. Billy s Bake (Barcia Bale x Evie s Entity) I. Garland 3. Dyna Patty (Fernando Bale x Unix Bale) A.Dailly 4. Percy s Empire (Fernando Bale x Magic Diva) D. Brown 5. Pants On Fire (Bralyn County x Erin Norris) A.Azzopardi 6. Quartz Vein (Djays Octane x Pah Leeze) D. Trewin 7. Dream Future (Barcia Bale x Greysynd Elite) R. Drew 8. Up Hill Jill (Premier Fantasy* x Where s Demonica) D. Geall 9. My Bro Bro Regis (My Bro Fabio x Pippa Shiraz) R. Britton 10. Beanbag (Walk Hard x Dirty Angel) J. Sharp 11. Dyna Maple (Barcia Bale x Lamia Bale) T. Howell 12. Zipping Buck (Fernando Bale x Zipping Tess) A.Azzopardi Wentworth Park Saturday 7 April 1. Catch Me Curly (Djays Octane* x Pie Thief) J. Magri 2. Tilikum (Oaks Road x Misty Day) N. Staines 3. My Country (Barcia Bale x Country Rebel) N. Staines 4. Audi Key (Cosmic Rumble x Miston Belle) L. Davis 5. Ebby Ripper (SH Avatar* x Ebby Miss) M. Eberand 6. Mount Brown (Tuiaki x Turbo Vapour) C. Micallef 7. Nino De Oro (Fernando Bale x Solar Pak) S. Ngurah 8. Umatilla (Fabregas x Lady Arko) R. Bell 9. Blazin Fletch (Barcia Bale x Regal Blaze) J. Elton 10. Stilton Stitch (Defrim Bale x Mellie Jayne) B. King Cannington Saturday 7 April 1. Chasin Destiny (General Destini x Chasin The Dream) B. Cook 2. Sieben Monelli (Fernando Bale x Sharon Monelli) D. Hobby 3. West On Augie (Fernando Bale x Te Amo) C. Halse 4. Moment To Jive (Mogambo x Sharon Monelli) S. Appleton 5. Benny Monelli (Fernando Bale x Bingle Monelli) D. Hobby 6. Black Bombshell (Barcia Bale x Tearsabout Tears) E. Crudeli 7. Fled (Collision x Cawbourne Bugsy) S. Withers 8. Dandalup Dasher (Shakey Jakey x Rerod Rose) T. Erenshaw 9. Frida Monelli (Fernando Bale x Bingle Monelli) D. Hobby 10. Allen Mike (Turanza Bale x Purcell Bale) E. Crudeli 11. Dandalup Annie (Bekim Bale x Rerod Rose) T. Thomas 12. Sunset Mouse (Fabregas x Go Jessie s Girl) J. Jeffries - 6 -
Breeding and trainers of last week s metropolitan winners. Victoria, NSW, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and West Australia. Sandown (SAP) Sunday 8 April 1. Charlie Cockatoo (Fernando Bale x Motorette) B. Mackie 2. Uringa (Hostile x Flashing Beauty) L. Delbridge 3. Superior Faith (Dyna Double One x Fantasizzing) D. Condon 4. Vixstar (Bella Infrared* x Vixon Lass) K. Palma 5. Merc (Barcia Bale x Kirabilli Darcy) J. Galea 6. Milky Jones (Spring Gun x Irish Marina) J. Britton 7. Haddi Bale (Roanokee x Darya Bale) G. Coulridge 8. Dyna Alvio (Kiowa Mon Manny* x Prue Bale) M. Delbridge 9. Go Seek Fernando (Fernando Bale x Heidi Go Seek) A.Langton 10. Aeroplane Mo Collision x Ritza Night) T. Blacker 11. Dyna Carmen (Bella Infrared* x Collin Bale) S. Collins 12. Puppet You Rippa (My Bro Fabio z Pippa Shiraz) G. Hansen Albion Park Sunday 8 April 1. You Telam Lewis (Glen Gallon x Silent Knockout) T. Bunney 2. Adrienne s Hope (Magic Sprite x Hope Diamond) L. Meteyard 3. Peggalicious (Dyna Villa x Miss Elly Mac) D. McGrath 4. Western Comet (Westmead Osprey* x Noaki Comet) K. Boan 5. Zenyatta Miss (Dyna Villa x Miss Elly Mac) D. McGrath 6. Grand Rosie (El Grand Senor x Lucy s Image) K. Boan 7. Waikarie Noel (Barcia Bale x Arabian Mumma) B. Baker 8. Ima Necromancer (Magic Sprite x Reign Of Terror) A. Bock 9. Dee Washington (Fabregas x Co Star) T. Rice 10. Number Ten (Fabregas x Princess Tiara) W. Page 11. Black Osprey (Westmead Osprey x Noaki Comet) K. Boan 12. Night Terror (Oaks Road x Sky Twinkle) J. Hutchinson 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. http://www.greyhound-data.com/ Metropolitan Winners - 7 - Sire and dam selection should Knott be underestimated Carnegie breeder trainer Peter Knott is making a name for himself thanks to the success of his 25-month -old litter by Bombastic Shiraz out of Especially. The litter includes Especial Shiraz and Go Commando, who ran first and second respectively in heats of the recent Group 2 Launching Pad (515m) series at Sandown Park before being unplaced in the semi-finals. Knott, who lives on a house block and is a painter by trade, said he has invested heavily in the litter. This was the very last straw of Bombastic Shiraz so it was worth a lot of money. I paid $20,000 for the straw. The stud fee combined with the costs of getting the seven pups to the racetrack has cost me around $50,000 in total, he said. Especial Shiraz is the only greyhound Knott trains, however he owns all seven in the litter. He breeds his litters at home and keeps the pups in his backyard until they are about four months of age. At 16 weeks I send my pups to be reared in Pearcedale by Justin Illman, who is the best commercial rearer I ve found, and after that they go to Kevin McNamara, near Maryborough, for breaking in. The McNamaras do a fantastic job that is second to none, and the same can be said for Dr Alistair Smith and his team at the Sandown Vet Clinic, because when breeding and racing you need the assistance and guidance of a valued veterinary surgeon, he said. This is the fifth litter Knott has bred since starting out as a greyhound breeder in 2007, and he is proud that all seven pups have made it to the racetrack, with three winning on city tracks. He said successful breeding starts with careful selection of the sire and dam. I remember listening to an interview a few years ago with Paul Wheeler, who said he only breeds with females that have won multiple city races, and to me, that s the first rule of thumb, Knott said. Then when it comes to selecting a sire I use the services of Pedigrees By Design, which is run by David Brasch in Queensland. For a small fee of $110, David does all the homework for you. You re investing a lot of money when you breed a litter, so you don t want to get it wrong, and David has a great success rate. Knott said it was a case of all hands on deck with his greyhounds at home, with wife Sue preparing the feeds, son Cameron assisting with the cardio training of Especial Shiraz, and daughter Elise in charge of grooming and providing the all-important TLC. Andrew Copley
Talking Breeding with Roger Clark Sire/Dam Whelped a litter recently? Why not send us a pic? and tell us about it. Victorian Litter Registrations Week Ending 21 March THIS week s review of litters from the Victorian Litter Registrations list for the week ending 21 March, starts with a nice litter of eight pups, by under-rated sire, Allen Deed (December 2011 Jarvis Bale x Greta Bale). Registered by Lillicur breeder, Helena Boehmke, the three dogs and five bitches are from the beautifully bred, unraced bitch, Night Dream (May 2014 Collision x Dream Rattler), whose dam is by Bombastic Shiraz x Greys Lemon Ice* (Gable Dodge x Greys Freeflight). She is from a litter of six named, which produced four winners from the five who raced, including Dream Of Speed and Groovy Tiger, who both won ten races each. She has two named offspring on file from her first litter, of five dogs and one bitch, whelped in March 2016, by Banjo Boy. editor@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au Dog Bitch Breeder Allen Deed x Night Dream 3 5 H. Boehmke Banjo Boy x Villainous 1 0 G. Hunt Black Magic Opal x Absolute Stunna 3 5 G. Pask Dyna Double One x Tactical Miss 2 4 A.Gurry Kiowa Producer x Punk Star Lass 5 2 B. Debono Magic Sprite x Rivals Miscreant 1 1 A. Garratt My Bro Fabio x Wonder Whiz 3 6 A. Garratt Spud Regis x Panic Station 2 4 M. Grima Totals * Import/Overseas based. 20 27 8 Litters (5.9) Talking Breeding Stunning litter GLEN PASK has a nice litter of pups on the list this week, by Melbourne Cup winner, Black Magic Opal (May 2011 Magic Sprite x Awesome Opal). Registered for the Four Frothys Syndicate, the three dogs and five bitches are from the beautifully bred, outstanding producer, Absolute Stunna (October 2010 Bombastic Shiraz x Regal Blaze), whose dam is by Pure Octane x Sound Lee (Brett Lee x Sound The Alarm). She is from a litter of six named, who all won, including Pretty Peggy Sue and Striking Blaze, who won eleven races each. Lightly raced, she only had 11 starts, for three wins and five placings, winning twice over 460 metres at Warragul (26.15) and also over 520 metres at Cranbourne (31.00). She already has great success as a brood bitch, an outstanding first litter, whelped in November 2013, by Kinloch Brae*, which produced Absolute Beaut, Absolute Silence, Bells Are Ringin, Blazin Bomber, Kinloch Stunna, Miss Kadia, Ring The Bell and Stunning Success. Her second litter, whelped in December 2015, by Ballymac Vic*, produced Absolute Breeze, Blazin About, Disclaimer, Edge Of Town and Lightning Crash. She also has a litter of second litter on file, by Kinloch Brae*, which produced eight dogs and three bitches, whelped in December 2016. On the Double NHILL breeder, Andrea Gurry has a litter of six pups on the list this week by highly rated stud prospect, Dyna Double One (March 2013 Barcia Bale x Crystin Bale). The two dogs and four bitches in the litter are from the well bred, Cranbourne 311 metres specialist, Tactical Miss (August 2013 August 2013 Dyna Lachlan x Kirabilli Darcy), whose dam is by Bombastic Shiraz x Kirabilli Tiger (Nobody s Fool x Hondo Mandy). She is from a handy litter of seven named, with six winners, from which she was the standout, with her 59 starts resulting in 15 wins and 17 placings. She won eight times over 311 metres at Cranbourne (17.42), twice over 440 metres at Sale (24.89), twice over 400 metres at Warragul (22.56), twice over 395 metres at Traralgon (22.59) and also over 350 metres up the straight at Healesville. Her litter mates were, Autumn Blaze (1 win), Brylin (12 wins), Darcy Rose (3 wins), Kirabilli Lacey (3 wins), Leroy The Boy (3 wins) and Transylvania, who was placed in six of 13 starts without winning. - 8 -
Talking Breeding Victoria Talking Breeding - Victoria Six for Spud Kiowa* seven NEXT we have a litter of seven pups by the Australian- US bred, imported sire, Kiowa Producer* (April 2011 Dragon Fire x Kay V Sweet Kay). Registered by Bradley Debono from Doreen, the five dogs and two bitches are from the well bred, proven producer, Punk Star Lass (May 2012 Talk s Cheap x Punk Portrait), whose dam is by Primo Uno x Punk Star (Lansley Bale x Hoppy s Star). She is from a litter of three named, which included Punk Panther, 69-17-14-10 and Punk Pirate, 68-18-12-8. Her race record reads, 63 starts for eight wins and 19 placings, with wins over 595 metres at Sandown (34.94), 545 metres at Ballarat (31.20), 520 metres at Sale (29.94), 460 metres at Geelong (26.21), 480 metres at Horsham (27.70), 460 metres at Warragul (26.36) and 500 metres at Bendigo (28.08). She has winners on file from her first litter, of six named, whelped in August 2016 by Kinloch Brae*. Fabio litter HEATHMONT breeder, Arthur Garratt has a nice litter of nine pups on the list this week, by freak sprinter, now emerging sire, My Bro Fabio (March 2012 Turanza Bale x Flamenco). The three dogs and six bitches are from the well bred bitch, Wonder Whiz (July 2011 Mogambo x Shiften Gear), whose dam is by Digital* x Balintore Beauty (Just The Best x Sobbing Sal). She is from a litter of three named, which included Spaniard, 21-1-2-1 and Ultimate Whiz, 32-2-4-3 with her 28 starts resulting in seven wins and seven placings, with three wins over 525 metres at The Meadows (30.19), where she also won over 600 metres (34.68), two wins over 450 metres at Shepparton (25.54) and a win over 500 metres at Bendigo (28.71). She has two previous litters on file, June 2015 by Djays Octane* and September 2016 x Barcia Bale. Arthur also has a litter of one dog and one bitch pup on the list this week, by Magic Sprite (March 2008 Brett Lee x Glamorous) from the well bred bitch, Rivals Miscreant (April 2010 Big Daddy Cool x Tuncurry Tiger, whose dam is by Elite State x Bazwill (Token Prince x Smokey Melody). The next generation Training Collar $10.00 each plus p.p Call Liz 0410 043 218 http://www.elitegreyhound.com.au/ Spud Regis in action DEVON MEADOWS breeder, Mark Grima has a litter of six pups on the list this week by 2013 Australian Cup winner, Spud Regis (December 2010 Bombastic Shiraz x Phiona). The two dogs and four bitches, are from the well bred bitch, Panic Station (February 2013 Led Zeppelin x New Moon Rising), whose dam is by Bombastic Shiraz x High Tide Honey (Surf Lorian x Floodfawn). She is from a litter of five named, which included, Led Balloon, 19-6-2-0, Little Sienna, 29-7-3-1, Moon And Back, 67-10-10-8 and Zep Up, 11-1-0-0. Her race record reads, 45 starts for nine wins and 15 placings, with three wins over 515 metres at Sandown (29.73), where she was also placed twice, two wins over 525 metres at The Meadows (30.50) with four placings, two wins over 525 metres at Traralgon (30.44) and single wins over 440 metres at Sale (25.07) and 460 metres at Warragul (26.20). One dog pup CUDGEE breeder, Gary Hunt has the remaining litter on the list this week, which unfortunately has just the one, dog pup. This well bred youngster is by Banjo Boy (April 2011 Vee Man Vane x Off Springer), from Villainous (March 2012 Larkhill Jo* x Sweet Fancy), whose dam is by Collision x Miss Fancy (Barneys Alarm* x Gay s Fancy. Studmasters Advertise your Sire here! from as little as $25 per week Email now advertising@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au - 9 -
Talking Breeding Victoria Pups for Sale Outstanding opportunity to purchase a pup from a Group producing bitch with impeccable bloodlines 3 dogs and 2 bitches Sire: Allen Deed December 2011 Jarvis Bale x Greta Bale Dam Love To Rock March 2012 Turanza Bale x Flamenco (Litter sister to freak sprinter now stud success, My Bro Fabio) Only 2 dogs and 2 bitches available for sale from litter of 9. Allen Deed was an absolute flying machine that holds the current track record of an unbelievable 29.37 at the Meadows. Allen Deed s dam line is impeccable! His dam, Greta Bale, is by the amazing Gold Rush Bale, who also produced stud dogs Bartrim Bale, Dyna Tron, Dyna Steal and not to mention Princess Bale who has thrown the number one sire at the moment in Barcia Bale. This makes Greta Bale half-sister to these superstars and amazing producing dogs. His first progeny have commenced racing and most of them are already setting tracks alight: Dyna Forrest (20:7-3-2) most notably a finalist in the 2018 Australia Cup, he s also had a 29.51 win at Sandown, Dyna Eroll (10:4-0-2) including a flying 25.58 at Geelong and It s a Bull (5:3-0-0). If his first two litters are any indication of his success at stud, then we are sure to see a lot more of him in the future. Love to Rock is bred in the purple, she is out of Turanza Bale and her dam Flamenco is litter sister to the mighty Mogambo. She is also full sister to up and coming super sire MY BRO FABIO!!! To add to this remarkable CV, she has also thrown gun chaser Matt Machine (47:17-6-8) having amassed nearly $90k in prize money and winning 6 in BON! Including a slick 29.34 at Sandown and has broken 30 secs at the Meadows twice running 29.84 and 29.79. Her first litter to SH Avatar, that produced Matt Machine and Exs and Ohs was an outcross mating. As seen with her brother My Bro Fabio, he has clicked well when mated to an outcross. She has also thrown, Exs and Ohs (30:8-7-4) who has won almost $40k in prize money! She too running very slick times including a 34.21 at Sandown over the 595m and breaking the 30secs at Meadows in 29.95 If you are after a strong and powerful line, these pups certainly have it! This is a rare opportunity to tap into these amazing lines and get yourself a potential group dog. Considering all these facts, these pups stand at amazing value. Young superstar Tritt Tritt (17:11-2-1) including 6 BON! His best times of 34.07 @ Sandown, 34.45 @ Meadows and a flying 27.97 over the 545m at Bendigo. His best is yet to come!! Trumpsta (4:2-1-0). Pandaken (7:2-2-1) who has won in a smart 29.78 @ Sandown. Dogs $5000 Bitches 4500 (Pups will be ready 21 April. Contact: Luke 0433250511-10 -
Beautifully bred litter for sale 3 dogs and 5 bitches offered for sale. Talking Breeding Victoria Pups for Sale All pups are black with different white markings. Sire: Banjo Boy April 2011 Vee Man Vane x Off Springer Dam:Houso Delight April 2013 El Grand Senor x Tenterfield Lil (Gable Lafourche* x Paw Nomaw Banjo Boy is producing up and coming stars and one that throws strength into his litters through the mighty Flying Penske*. This is Houso Delight's second litter. Her first litter to Fabregas are currently at the breakers with good reports coming back! This mating was chosen due to the close line breeding with superstars Big Flood, Brueghelino, Petadale etc. When Banjo boy was mated to Easy Baby, it produced Big Flood, Brughelino and Petadale, not to mention the rest of this successful, group producing litter. Easy Baby, a bitch out of the mighty El Grand Senor, has given these greyhounds great early speed and stamina to produce quality dogs that are quick early but can stay all day! Houso Delight, also a bitch by El Grand Senor is an exact replica of these traits! Making these superb pups ¾ in blood to Big Flood, Brughelino, Petadale etc. With El Grand Senor and Vee Man Vane prominent in the breeding, this is a recipe for explosive early speed! And as stated previously, Banjo Boy, having Offspringer as his dam, introduces the strength we have come to see through Group 1 champions Echelon, Granduer and Sweet It Is! Offspringer, when mated to Where s Pedro's superstar son Mogambo produced such ultimate staying qualities and as El Grand Senor is also out of the mighty Where s Pedro, we believe this mating with replicate those staying qualities! And it is for this reason that we believe these pups should have huge success on the race track. Dogs $3000 Bitches $2500 These pups will not disappoint! Get in quick! At these prices, these pups will not last. To purchase or for more information, contact: Luke 0433250511 or Matt 0422490106-11 -
At Stud 3 Noaki Street Pearcedale 3912 Call, SMS or Email Vince 0421 569 259 Email: info@vtlodge.com.au V.T LODGE s studs have been tagged as some of the quickest dogs Australia has ever seen. They have won several races like the Geelong Cup, the 2016 Golden Easter Egg, the hand-picked Speed Star Series at Sandown, the Temlee, and many more. Our studs also have the best temperament, making them ideal sires for your brood bitch. When it comes to strength and speed, there are no other stud dogs that can surpass V.T LODGE breeds. ANDO S MAC Fn d 31.5kg June 2014 El Grand Senor x Brook s Doll 61 starts 28-10-6 $687,211 Won G1 Vic Peters and G1 Melbourne Cup Won G2 Warragul Cup Placed in four other Group finals Contested 11 Group finals in total Wpk 520m (29.60), Sandown 515m (29.29) Meadows 525m (29.96), Albion Park 520m (29.84) Frozen Semen $1320* MOREIRA Bd d 31.5kg September 2013 Kinloch Brae* x Donna Ricca 41 starts 16-9-5 $374,608 Made 4 GROUP 1's finals including the Australian Cup, The Silver Chief & winning the prestigious 2016 Golden Easter Egg.. Sandown 29.43, 33.90 The Meadows 29.67, 34.29 Wentworth Park 29.49 Frozen Semen $1100* DALGETTY Blk d 32.5kg April 2013 Stagger x Rockin Along 33 Starts 16-7-1 $244,270 DALGETTY has the best temperament which is a must quality to become an excellent stud dog! He won the Group 1 Temlee, Group 2 Geelong Cup, Group 3 Silver Bullet and the Listed, Sandown Easter Gift. Sandown 29.09 The Meadows 29.42 Frozen Semen $990* *Money back minus 10% if Nil Pups http://www.vtlodge.com.au/ - 12 -
At Stud NOW STANDING AT STUD ANDO S MAC June 2014 El Grand Senor x Brook s Doll 61 starts 28-10 - 6 $687,211 Won Group 1 Vic Peters, Group 1 Melbourne Cup, Group 2 Warragul Cup Third in 2017 Group 3 Gosford Cup, 2017 Group 1 Winter Cup and Group 2 Ballarat Cup Finalist in the Group 1 Topgun, Group 2 Maitland Cup, Group 3 Ambrasoli, Group 2 Shepparton Cup and Group 3 Healesville Cup. Won 8 times over 520 metres at Wentworth Park (29.60) Three times over 515 metres at Sandown (29.29) Three times over 450 metres at Ballarat (25.04) Twice over 525 metres at The Meadows (29.96) Twice over 450 metres at Warrnambool (24.92) Twice over 472metres at Bulli (26.03), also 400m (22.37) Also won over 515 metres at Angle Park (29.61), 350 metres at Healesville (18.98), 450 metres at Shepparton, 460 metres at Warragul (25.48), 520 metres at Albion Park (29.84), 515 metres at Gosford (29.47) and 450 metres at Maitland. One of the most versatile and consistent greyhound to race in the last decade. - 13 -
Sire/Dam Talking Breeding NSW Two Barcia Bale litters NSW Whelping Report Week Ending 14 January Barcia Bale March 2010 Go Wild Teddy x Princess Bale TWO litters on the list this week by national stud success, Barcia Bale. Dubbo breeder, Robert Haddon, has the first of the two litters, which has five dogs and five bitches, from the beautifully bred bitch, Gilgamesh (June 2012 Collision x American Titch), whose dam is by Molotov* x Elite Monelli (Elite State x Elusive Rebel). She is from a litter of six from which the four who raced all won and with the exception of Dawn To Pass, 47-5-5-3, the others were all very lightly raced, including her own race record, which shows, 14 starts, for four wins and one placing, with all four wins over 520 metres at Wentworth Park (29.90). Kings Langley breeder, Adam Wade has the second Barcia Bale litter, which also has ten pups, five dogs and five bitches, from the well bred bitch, Peta Pitstop (November 2011 El Grand Senor x Wacky Car Races, whose dam is by Knocka Norris x Scar Crash (Collision x Paltrow). She is from one of her dam s two El Grand Senor litters, from which five of the six named raced and all won. Talking Breeding NSW Breeder Allen Deed x Helma Bale 6 2 P. Wheeler Allen Deed x Ivy Bale 7 2 P. Wheeler Barcia Bale x Gilgamesh 5 5 R. Hatton Barcia Bale x Peta Pitstop 5 5 A. Wade Collision x Good Odds Angel 7 5 T. Hurst El Grand Senor x Janderra s Fury 2 4 P. Braddon El Grand Senor x Time No Money 4 7 D. Campbell El Grand Senor x Tricky Jade 6 1 Hallinan Syn. Febregas x Big Chicken 4 2 C. Thomas Fernando Bale x Agni 4 3 G. Dixon Fernando Bale x Miss Polcano 2 3 J. King Magic Sprite x Black Traminer 5 2 M. Staines Monster Jack x Keen Lobo 5 4 J. Scott Zambora Brockie x Oakey Park 7 3 C. Azzopardi *Import/Overseas based. Totals 69 48 14 litters (Av 8.3) - 14 - She raced 33 times, for eight wins and 13 placings, winning twice over 400 metres at Maitland (22.54), where she also won twice over 450 metres (25.24), with single wins over 400 metres at Gosford (23.17), 450 metres at Bathurst (25.62) and 330 metres at Richmond (18.68), where she also won over 400 metres (22.71). A dozen for Collision The Original Australian Nylon Greyhound Muzzles Phone: 0435 825 418 Veteran national stud success: Collision August 2001 Awesome Assassin x Rumble Spirit LONDONDERRY breeder, Tracey Hurst has a lovely litter of twelve pups on the list this week, by Collision. The seven dogs and five bitches are from the well bred, outstanding city winner, Good Odds Angel (October 2013 Spring Gun x Punk Angel), whose dam is by Addis Boy x Dos Santos (Big Ginger Boy x Jet Perfect). She is from a litter of eight named, which produced seven winners, including Your Shout Punk, 63-26-12-6, Funky Punk, 63-13-5-8 and Tanks Punk, 49-10-7-5, Good Odds Jet, 83-9-13-10, Good Odds Ocker, 26-8-4-3 and Punk Da Punk, 26-3-2-4. She raced 83 times, for 25 wins and 32 placings, with stake earnings of $130,635. She won the Group 3 Laurie Heallon Memorial Maiden and finished third in the 2016 Group 3 Ladies Bracelet, then was a finalist in the same race in 2017. She won an amazing 13 races over 520 metres at Wentworth Park (29.90), not achieved by too many greyhounds, won four times over 400 metres at Richmond (22.49), three times over 515 metres at The Gardens (29.57), twice over 520 metres at Dapto (29.77) and 400 metres at Gosford (23.19).
Talking Breeding NSW Three Grand litters THREE litters on the list this week by Melbourne Cup winner El Grand Senor (April 2008 Where s Pedro x Elgrando Gold), with a total of 24 pups, 12 dogs and 12 bitches. Cowra Breeder, Paul Braddon, has the first litter, which has two dogs and four bitches, from the well bred bitch, Janderra s Fury (March 2011 Knocka Norris x Flying Janderra), whose dam is by Modern Assassin x Janderra (Ultimate Wish x Mackie). She is from a litter of five named, all winners, which included Janderra s Jet, 90-25-15-16. Her contribution, from just 26 starts, was eight wins and nine placings, with five wins over 450 metres at Bathurst (25.81) and three wins over 453 metres at Cowra (26.42). She has three named offspring from her first litter, whelped in March 2013 by Fabregas, all winners, Falcon s Fury, 21 wins, Janderra s Wish, 11 wins and King s Fury, 4 wins. Eleven pups in the second El Grand Senor litter, four dogs and seven bitches, registered by Belimba Park breeder, Donna Campbell, from the well bred bitch, Time No Money (August 2013 Knocka Norris x Time And Money), whose dam is by Slater x Black Sea (Modern Assassin x Reggae Bev). She is from a litter of eight named which produced seven winners, including Katuski, 11 wins and One Great Place, 10 wins, with her 24 starts, resulting in five wins and 12 placings. She won twice over 350 metres at Goulburn (20.27), with single wins over 520 metres at Nowra (30.09), 535 metres at Richmond (30.76) and 450 metres at Ballarat (25.46). Talking Breeding NSW Maitland (25.13), 400 metres (22.55), 535 metres (30.41) and 618 metres (35.92) at Richmond and 515 metres at Sandown (29.56). She has winners on file from the seven named in her first litter, whelped in August 2015, by Jagger Swagger, then produced a litter of five dogs and six bitches, by Don t Knocka Him, in May 2016. Ten for Brockie LEPPINGTON breeder, Charlie Azzopardi has a nice litter of ten pups on the list this week, by prolific Group race winner, Zambora Brockie (September 2013 Nitro Burst x Flying Liddy). The seven dogs and three bitches are from the nicely bred bitch, Oakey Park (April 2013 Oaks Road x She s The Goodes), whose dam is by Trewly Special x Tell Tall Lies (Master Havoc x Slick Queen). She is from a litter of five named who all won races, including Kilhael Kaluna, 11 wins and She Oaks, 13 wins. Her race record reads, 52 starts, for 15 wins and 12 placings, with five wins over 307 metres at Bathurst (17.44), four winners over 431 metres at Ipswich (25.38), two wins over 414 metres at Lithgow (24.77) and single wins over 420 metres at Lismore (24.59), 400 metres at Gosford (23.70 and 330 metres at Richmond (18.66), where she also won over 400 metres (22.51). Zambora Brockie raced 53 times for 31 wins and 12 placings, earning $530,503, with Group final wins. Windy Millar* Prolific Clergate breeders, the Hallinan Syndicate has the other El Grand Senor litter, which has six dogs and one bitch, from their 2014 Dubbo Gold Cup winner and Group 1 Sapphire Crown finalist, Tricky Jade (January 2011 (Bit Chili x Navigator Miss), whose dam is by Whisky Assassin x Al Fresco (Royal Pilgrim x Prize Dancer). She is from a litter of eight named, all winners, which included Tricky April, 4 wins, Tricky Gale, 3 wins, Tricky Knox, 4 wins, Tricky Pipa, 5 wins, Tricky Seal, 10 wins, Tricky Stan, 3 wins and Tricky Terry, 7 wins. She raced 26 times, for ten wins and eight placings, winning three times over 520 metres at Wentworth Park (29.56) and twice over 516 metres at Dubbo (29.59), with single wins over 450 metres at 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 578 533-15 -
NSW Metropolitan Sires List January-March 2018 No. Feb Sire Indiv. 1sts Mar Wins 1 1 Barcia Bale 22 31 9 2 3 Fernando Bale 17 30 13 3 2 Fabregas 17 23 6 4 6 Collision 9 17 10 5 5 My Bro Fabio 10 14 6 6 4 Spring Gun 11 13 3 7 9 Cosmic Rumble 10 11 6 8 10 El Grand Senor 6 7 2 9 7 Glen Gallon 5 7 1 10 14 Magic Sprite 5 7 4 11 11 Shakey Jakey 5 6 2 12 8 Bekim Bale 4 6 1 13 15 Brett Lee 3 5 2 14 ** Keybow 3 5 3 15 12 Swift Fancy 2 5 1 16 13 KC And All 4 4 1 17 18 Go Wild Teddy 1 4 1 18 19 Turanza Bale 1 4 1 19 ** Kinloch Brae* 3 3 2 20 16 Bit Chili 2 3-21 ** Don t Knocka Him 2 3 1 22 17 Tuiaki 2 3-23 ** Lochinvar Marlow 1 3 2 24 ** Premier Fantasy* 1 3 2 25 ** Where s Pedro 1 3 3 *Import/Overseas Sire Totals 227 147 220 82 ** New in Top 20 NSW Metropolitan Sires List BARCIA BALE held on to top position on the list after three months racing at Wentworth Park, but only just. Fernando Bale is closing in fast, after his offspring won 13 races in March, to take him four wins closer to Barcia Bale and just one win off the lead, to give him top position in both NSW and Victoria. As you saw last week he now leads the Victorian list, with 92 wins at the end of March, compared with Barcia Bale s 73. The interesting thing in NSW is that third placed Fabregas is only eight wins behind the Fernando Bale, whereas in Victoria, third placed Bella Infrared* is 67 wins behind. Victoria has four metropolitan meetings a week to two in NSW, so the figures are double when comparing. Fernando Bale s 13 March winners and their dams were: 3 wins Winsome Money (x Winsome Amanda). 2 wins Veloce Nero (x Chica Destacada) and Winlock Huddy (x Crackin Sort). 1 win Big Bender (x Double Twist), Blue Moon Rising (x Chica Destacada). Little Dipper (x Solar Pak). Rippin Sam (x Tears Siam). Velocity Liberty (x Velocity Sofia) Winsome Currency (x Winsome Amanda). Barcia Bale s March winners, and their dams were: 3 wins Rita s Boy (x Ritzy Rita). 2 wins Ritza Mille (x Ritza Hattie). Real Simple (x Unbelief). 1 win Bombshell Bandit (x J s Robin). Crash Bandicoot (x J s Robin). Prevail (x Provoked). JUST outside the top 20 at the end of March, all with two wins each are: Banjo Boy, Bella Infrared, Cape Hawke, Dyna Lachlan, High Earner, Mogambo, Oaks Road, Smooth Fancy, Black Magic Opal, David Bale, Jagger Swagger, Johnny Fire and Tomac Bale. - 16 - Fernando Bale
Sons at Stud # 18 Solve The Puzzle Sons at Stud Solve The Puzzle January 1996 Light Of Fire x Magic Riddle HIS dam, Magic Riddle is bynational Star x Tejada (Bowetzel x Lady Leger). He is from a litter which included, Conundrum, Light Of Magic, Magic Aurora, Merlin s Light, Shaun s Riddle, Tripper Boy and Riddle On Fire. His dam only produced one other named offspring, Riddle Queen, who was whelped in November 1999, by Prince Of Tigers. Solve The Puzzle raced 47 times, for 25 wins and nine placings, with wins including the Group 2 Peter Mosman, Bob Payne Winter Stake and Premier s Cup, all at Wentworth Park. He sadly passed away in June 2007, so it is testament to his stature that he still has sons at stud today. He has 1595 named offspring on file and his top ranked offspring, according to greyhound-data.com are: Miss Grub November 2003 x Arenia Miss. Puzzle Prize Royal Riddle Trip To Eden February 2001 x Princess Rema. March 2003 x Nicka Nicka. April 2014 x Key To Eden. Knockabout Wok February 2001 x Princess Rema. Taipan Bale February 2006 x Arivada Bale. Brother Knows October 2003 x Georgia Belle. Whippy s Image February 2006 x Twirly Girl. Remo Rubik Riddle Man Vee Man Vane Join The Dots Itza Bee Back Page Grace Ann December 2006 x Remo Agogo. October 2005 x Good Signing. April 2005 x Blue Girl Vane. May 2000 x Solve The Puzzle. November 2003 x Lilac Time. March 2006 x Ranger Kaitlyn. August 2002 x Kaycee Robin. Stryker s Shadow January 2003 x Stryke Me Out. Iceman Raikkonen May 2008 x Shirl The Girl. Not hard to see, looking through the list of his top offspring, and his pedigree, why his name is still mentioned in litter reviews here, so often. His name no longer features on the Registered sires list, however I am not aware if there are any straws of his still available. He has ten sons listed as being available at stud: They are: Brother Knows October 2003 x Georgia Belle. Mighty Stride Paddy Flynn Puzzle Prize Remo Rubik Riddle Man Royal Riddle July 2007 x Sweet Hawk. January 2005 x Rotkara Pretty. February 2001 x Princess Rema. December 2006 x Remo Agogo. October 2005 x Good Signing. March 2003 x Nicka Nicka. Stryker s Shadow January 2003 x Stryke Me Out. Urana Puzzle Vee Man Vane Solve The Puzzle May 2003 x Emma s Lily. April 2005 x Blue Girl Vane. - 17 -
Finished 14th on the Victorian Metropolitan Sires List 2017 19 Indiv Winners 43-7-16 6 wins Big Flood (x Easy Baby). 5 wins Breughelino (x Easy Baby) and Petadale (x Easy Baby). 4 wins Banjo Fever (x Evie Jane) and Lil Miss Banjo (x Glen Abbey Jill). 3 wins Mars Rising (x Easy Baby). 2 wins Alezan (x Deadly Prospect), Cairo Calling (x Easy Baby) and Zoom Out (x Unquestionable). 1 win Banjo Bomber (x Paris Valentino), Banjo King (x Zoenah s Emtity), Banjo Snoopy (x Silver Fresco), Burnout (x Unquestionably), Jake Of Carson (x Easy Baby), Newfire Drewie (x Newfire Rosie), Plumcad (x Evie Jane), Small Rose (x Classy Caitlyn), Tideline (x Easy Baby) and Urana Vee Eight (x Hardy Bale). - 18 -
At Stud WORM BURNER December 2013 Oaks Road x Little Looper One of the fastest greyhounds ever to race in this country 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 Ran 29.50 or better Ten times He 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 WORM BURNER Brindle dog 26 Dec, 2013 31.5kg Oaks Road Little Looper Spiral Nikita* Leprechan Pace Primo Uno Koyuga Proof Phantom Flash Minnies Nikita Brett Lee Leprechaun Yap Black Shiraz 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 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. Stud Fee $1,250 For bookings contact Cameron or Yvonne or 0427 471 227-19 -
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Coursing Clubs 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 Benalla Coursing Club Enquiries to:- President: Andrew Scott Email: andyscott@hotmail.com M: 0400 077 617 Vice President: John Carr Email: Johncarr02@hotmail.com M: 0439 115 190 Secretary: Vacant Treasurer: Merv Phillips Email: Phillipsmscm@bigpond.com M: 0439 417 408 Trialling: Contact Andy Scott 0400 077 617 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: 0419 559 738 Vice President: John Van Echteld OAM Secretary/Treasurer: Sue Jolly Email: jollyranch@bigpond.com Committee Members: Norm Adderley, Steve Thomas, Michael Calstrom, Dylan Edgar. Trialling: Lang Lang (Drag Lure). ** PLEASE NOTE - No walk up trials!!!! Booked trials ONLY from 9.00 am till 10.00 am every Sunday morning. To book your trials please call 0468 587 533 between 10am 5pm every Friday. National Coursing Association of Victoria Inc. Executive: President: Mr Peter Craig (Lang Lang Coursing Club) T: 0418 399 911 Vice President: Mr Geoff Villinger (VCC) T: 0417 524 632 Secretary: Mrs Sue Delaney (Melton GRC) Mobile: 0425 737 418 Emails: Secretary@ncavic.com.au Postal Address: 6 Mark Court, DIGGERS REST 3427 Treasurer: Mr John E Barsby (Werribee Coursing Club) Other Executive members are: Bernie Ryan (Werribee CC); Murray Collyer (Benalla PCC); John Clay (Lang Lang CC); John McFarlane (Melton GRC); Garry Robinson (Longwood CC); John Maple (VCC); Allan Meyer (VCC) 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.) http://ncavictoria.com/2252/index.html Coursing South Australia. Email : jahurley@bigpond.com Phone : 0417 878 511 (NOTE : No message bank) Home (08) 8520 2347 (has message capability) Judy Hurley Racing Manager/Secretary GOTBA of SA Coursing Club - 21 -
. GCA Group Race Calendar/Results Group Race Calendar 5/12 April Group 2 Maitland Gold Cup 450m 5/12 April Group 2 Bogie Leigh Queensland Futurity, Albion Park 520m 7/14 April Group 2 Association Cup Wentworth Park 720m 12/19 April Group 2Queensland Derby Albion Park 520m 14/21 April Group 1 Galaxy Cannington 715m 14/21 April Group 1 Perth Cup Cannington 530m 16/23/30 April Group 3 Summer Puppy Classic Nowra 520m 21 April Group 3 Perth Cup Consolation, 430m 25 April - 2 May Group 2 Warrnambool Cup 450m 28 April - 5 May Group 3 Ladies Bracelet Wpk 520m For more information please contact: GCA Publicity Officer Neil Brown Tel: 03 97691234 Mob: 0423 129 950 Neil Brown was appointed as Publicity Officer for the Australian Greyhound Racing Association in September 2005. He brings to the role 48 years involvement in greyhound racing with 30 of those years spent in covering the sport in print, radio and television. He produces a detailed Press Release of every Group 1 and 2 Final, as well as a preview/ promotional release for every Group 1 Race, as well as reporting on all AGRA activities on radio and television. Contact email: nbrown@agra.com.au Breeders should reach for the sky by Andrew Copley Angela Langton says a lack of selfbelief may be preventing some greyhound breeders from reaching their potential. Langton and her mother Sue Smith have achieved extraordinary success as breeders, winning numerous group races with greyhounds they ve bred including Que Sera Sera, Auf Weidersehen, Lynlea s King, Come On Lleyton, Wizard s Chess and Yowyeh. I m very passionate about breeding. I want to win group races and I ve got enormous drive to be the best breeder I can be, and I think some breeders need to aim higher and believe in themselves a bit more, she said. The Anakie breeder trainer said consistently achieving success as a breeder starts from before a mating even occurs. I believe you have to be very selective with the greyhounds you choose to breed with. I like to breed with hard-chasing dams who can run 500 metres or further, she said. Langton said that a lot of pups are kept in cotton wool and don t get enough exercise, particularly during the rearing phase. I believe you need to feed the best you can and give your pups plenty of handling and plenty of galloping. I believe that some people are too scared to let their pups run too much, but that s how they learn to run and learn to stretch out, she insisted. Langton said some trainers also need to set the bar higher with regard to racing their greyhounds. Some people never actually try to step their dogs up to 500 metres because they just don t see themselves as metropolitan trainers, but it s silly to think like that. If people step out of their comfort zones and, within reason, give their dogs a try over more ground they might find that they have a city class dog on their hands, she said. DON T FORGET - ALL PREVIOUS EDITIONS, INCLUDING ALL GROUP RACE RESULTS ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE - 22 -
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GGA Rankings The Greyhound Owners Trainers and Breeders Association of Victoria, Inc. PO Box 831, Pakenham, 3810 W: www.gotbav.org.au E: gotbav@gmail.com P: 0423 357 620 The Committee for 2018 is: President: Vice Presidents: Sandra Reed Robert Britton Lynton Hogan Secretary: Gayle Osborne - 24 -
GCA RUN OF THE MONTH OCTOBER 2017 GCA RUN OF THE MONTH AWARD MARCH 2018 RIPPIN SAM Rippin Sam winning his heat of the Association Cup at Wentworth Park (Pic Greyhound Recorder) The GCA Run of the Month for March 2018 has been awarded to Victorian up and coming stayer Rippin Sam for his win in a heat of the Association Cup at Wentworth Park on 24 March. by Rob Britton at Lara in Victoria. Rippin Sam is by Fernando Bale from Tears Siam (Bekim Bale x Tonto Tears). His record is 21 starts for eight wins and eight placings and prizemoney earnings of $85,875. As usual there were some outstanding runs recorded in March on various tracks around Australia. However, given the way in which Rippin Sam went about his win, he got the nod as the Run of the Month. GCA congratulates owner Loren Harborne, trainer Rob Britton and Rippin Sam after being judged the GCA Run of the Month for March 2018. He joins the previous winners Riveting, Extreme Magic (2), Riley Tokaam, Rockoon, Thirty Talks, Billy s Bake and On and Off making up all the winners in 2017-2018. Checkout the GCA Website for a replay of the run of the Month For more information please contact: Neil Brown GCA Publicity Officer Tel: 03 97691234 Mob: 0423 129 950 Rippin Sam ($2.10) made an ultra-impressive Wentworth Park debut with a barnstorming 42.25 victory in the second run-off, defeating fellow Victorian Tritt Tritt by four lengths, his eighth win from 21 starts and seventh from his last 11. He was nowhere to be seen early and still gave the leaders a monster of a start off the back, he stood them up 10 to 12 lengths at some stages of the heat, however once he knuckled down to the task at hand he stormed home in devastating fashion in what was an extraordinary performance. We gave Rippin Sam a slip around Wentworth Park the week before and I thought he felt his way early in his heat but once he knew where he was he really let go, Britton said. Early days he was always last early but he s jumping a bit better now. Britton had won the Association Cup with Rippin Sam s uncle Space Star, and he was hoping to repeat the dose with Rippin' Sam but it wasn't to be. A long way out of his ground early he got home hard at the finish to wind up second behind Scott Keeping who was a little unlucky to not score the run of the month for his performance in the final, it was an outstanding run also. Rippin Sam is a White & Brindle dog whelped February '16, he is raced by Loren Harborne & trained - 25 -
Friends of Greyhound Adoption Programs (Australia) Greyhounds in the home Do all of us feel like the luckiest people in the world to have the love of these amazing beautiful dogs? Kristy BL http://www.facebook.com/groups/144096608971567/ Stella sleeps just like me...mouth wide open and snoring. Hannah Ranson Every day! Margot le Page Now I know it's officially Teeth out Tuesday but I had to post the epic bed fail. Lara's head is just touching the edge... Ray Sc Hembri - 26 -
Greyhounds in the home FOSTER A GREYHOUND: There are many greyhounds who need a little more assistance to help them settle into pet life They fall into two categories Greyhounds who are transitioning from the track and need help to pass their GAP assessment OR Those dogs who have been a marginal fail at their GAP assessment These dogs are just gorgeous happy greyhounds, the only difference is that need a little more help to transition into pet life The reality is that without foster carers some of these dogs are at risk If you would like to change the life of beautiful dog contact Rebecca and join her team Send us your favourite dogs in your home pic. editor@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au Noel McMahon Greyhound Weekly is a proud supporter of the Greyhound Adoption Program - 27 -
GRV Greyhound Care Greyhound Veterinarians in Victoria Place/Area Practice Veterinarian Phone Albury/Wodonga Hume Animal Hospital Dr. Rohan Goyne (02) 6025 4088 Ballarat Eureka Veterinary Hospital Dr. Robert Page (03) 5333 5959 Bendigo McIvor Road Veterinary Centre Dr. Sue Collins (03) 5443 7749 Dr. James Chadwick Dr. Jack Wong Caulfield Caulfield Veterinary Clinic Dr. Janene Kirschner (03) 9527 7740 Craigieburn Craigieburn Animal Hospital Dr. Michael Bell (03) 9305 5855 Cranbourne Walnut Veterinary Centre Dr. Des Fegan (03) 5995 5255 East Bentleigh East Bentleigh Veterinary clinic Dr. Kunal Nagaich (03) 9579 3430 Glenrowan Glenrowan Veterinary Clinic Dr. Joanne Watkins (03) 5766 2661 Keysborough Keysborough Veterinary Clinic Dr. Chris Boemo (03) 9798 7274 Langwarrin Langwarrin Veterinary Clinic Dr. Barbara Bakhoy (03) 9789 1682 Maffra Gippsland Veterinary Hospital (incorporating Maffra Veterinary Center, Sale Veterinary Centre and Gippsland Equine Hospital) Dr. Cindy Hayes, Dr. Duncan Runciman (03) 5147 1177 Mansfield Mansfield Veterinary Hospital Dr. Peter Cullen (03) 5775 2055 Maryborough Maryborough Veterinary Practice Dr. Gemma Coulter (03) 5461 4466 Metro West Regional North West (Mobile practice) Dr. Elissa Marriott 0448 304 070 Newton Newton Veterinary Clinic Dr. John (Jack) Ayerbe (03) 5221 5333 Oakleigh Monash Veterinary Center Dr. Ray Ferguson (03) 9544 7455 Dr. Mark Foley Dr. Stuart Mason Sale Gippsland Veterinary Hospital (incorporating Maffra Veterinary Center, Sale Veterinary Centre and Gippsland Equine Hospital) Dr. Emily Haywood (03) 5144 3100 Sandown Sandown Vet Clinic Dr. Alastair Smith (03) 9547 6666 Shepparton Shepparton Greyhound Racing Club Dr. Zoe Manning (03) 5823 5577 Tatura Tatura Vet Clinic Dr. Phil Stammers (03) 5824 1755 Terang Terang & Mortlake Veterinary Clinic Dr. Nicole Cheek Dr. Craig Wood (03) 5592 2111 Trafalgar Trafalgar Veterinary Centre Dr. Peter McCourt Dr. Gee Tawfik (03) 5633 1327 Wangaratta Wangarrata Veterinary Clinic Dr. Felicity Miller Dr. Adam Williams (03) 5721 4000 Warrnambool The Vet Group Wollaston and The Vet Group Timboon All vets (03) 5561 6911 Warrnambool Warrnambool Quality Vetcare Dr. Craig Finlayson 0487 232 044-28 -
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Nostalgia If you have a Nostalgia contribution email to editor@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au Great Greyhound industry achievers Pat Haas Category: Trainer NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS: Metro Ladies Trainers Premiership 1973 (inaugural) Metro Trainers Premierships (1974, 1977, 1978, 1980, 1981) Metro Owners Premierships (1976, 1977, 1980, 1981) 1977 Maturity Classic 1977 Queesland Futurity Committee MGRA 1980 1980 Olympic Park Sprint Championship 1981 Moomba Trophy 1981 Lord Mayors Trophy Pat Haas was a trailblazer for women in greyhound racing, perhaps more than anyone else in the history of the sport. Introduced to greyhound racing in Queensland in the 1950s - Pat would often wag school with her brother and a friend so she could frequent the greyhound races at Beenleigh - where she met and later married top Victorian trainer Carl Haas Snr who would travel the country in search of winning races. Carl taught Pat plenty about training greyhounds, and together they were a formidable team, firstly on a five acre property in Berwick, and later, once their kennel grew significantly in size, on 42 acres in the Gippsland town of Tynong. However, in the 1960s, when Carl decided to pursue another passion of his - bookmaking, which he did across at all metropolitan meetings across the three racing codes - Pat came into her own as a trainer, despite being faced with many challenges relating to equal opportunity. As a trainer and later as an administrator, Pat broke down many barriers in her quest for equalisation during an era where greyhound racing was almost completely male-dominated, and sexual discrimination was part of the norm. Greyhound racing in Victoria traces back to the 1890s, however women weren t allowed to train greyhounds in this state until the early 1960s, and even then they could only train dogs that they owned. And it wasn t until the 1970s that women were first allowed to handle greyhounds at the racetrack. Today, a great percentage of greyhound racing participants are female, thanks largely to the innovation and determination of one Pat Haas. http://www.grv.org.au/hall-of-fame/ - 30 -
Rhonda s World Nostalgia Rhonda Singleton shares photos from her collection of History and Memorabilia. Rhonda lives in New South Wales and became involved with greyhounds in 2007 as a owner and racing them all over the state. Rhonda enjoying Greek Easter Stud Books for Sale If you ve got a story, or photo you would like to see printed here, please let us know, we anxious to share memories from The good old days editor@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au Rare collection of Australian and New Zealand Greyhound Stud books. 40 volumes from 1972/3 to 2013 Good condition for their age. $1,000 or nearest offer. Email: editor@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au - 31 -
DOGS TO FOLLOW Our weekly selection of greyhounds to follow, based on their breeding and recent performances Dogs to follow BALL BEARING Black dog, April 2016 Barcia Bale x Evie Jane). Owner: Jeffry Coelho. Trainer: Russell McRae (Junction Village). Beautifully bred youngster who raced for the first time when second over 515 metres at Sandown (SAP) on 8 April. Came from box two and was beaten 2.29 lengths in the race won by Charlie Cockatoo (30.07). Sure to improve on that run and shouldn t take long to find the winner s list. JETYRA BUCKSKIN Black bitch, February 2016 Barcia Bale x Tyra Giselle. Owners: Chasing Glory Syndicate. Trainer: Todd Chatwin (Jacksonville). Raced nine times now for five placings and has been a model of consistency. Placed two of four starts, Traralgon and Sale before stepping up in class over 515 metres at Sandown on 8 March. Came from box six on that occasion and was beaten 8.09 lengths in the race won by Uringa (29.92). Hasn t had a lot of luck in recent runs and is due for a change. GRAND DEVINCI Black dog, December 2015 Djays Octane x Bit Berger. Owners: Bark Off Syndicate. Trainer: Todd Chatwin (Jacksonville). Another one from Todd Chatwin s kennel who shows some promise. Raced 13 times now for two wins and three placings and is not far off another win. Won two straight over 440 metres at Sale, 440 metres (24.67, 25.29), before third there and fourth over 520 metres at Cranbourne. Came from box three when stepping up in class over 515 metres at Sandown on 8 April, when second, beaten 0.59 lengths in the race won by Aeroplane Mo (30.06). Consistent and will win again shortly. NOW AVAILABLE FOR STUD DUTIES (AI or Natural, at Bendigo) Athos Black Dog Dec 2011 35kgs 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 0400 578 533-32 -
GAP Café Most of them also have to adjust from being based in rural and regional Victoria to suddenly living in metropolitan areas. This café will make it easier for people to come into contact with our greyhounds, Mr Clayton said. The café has both an indoor and outdoor area for dogs and their owners and will be serving criticallyacclaimed Campos roaster coffee sure to appeal to any coffee-loving Melburnian. It is the latest initiative from GRV to focus on encouraging greyhound adoption. With a record 1314 greyhounds adopted through its Greyhound Adoption Program in the 2016/17 financial year, GRV s focus has been on ensuring the best possible life for greyhounds before, during and after their racing careers. We have seen record numbers of greyhound adoptions in the past two years and word is getting out about the appeal of these beautiful dogs as pets, Mr Clayton said. There is a real community of greyhound owners and the GAP café is a great meeting place for this community as well as other dog owners. The Victorian Government has provided almost $133,000 towards the cafe through the Victorian Racing Industry Fund, which is sourced from unclaimed wagering dividends and on-course wagering taxes. GRV has also committed $133,000 towards the animal welfare initiative. The new GAP Cafe is located at 477 King Street, West Melbourne, and is open from 7am 3pm Monday to Friday and 8am 3pm on weekends. GRV News www.grv.org.au/greyhound-monthly-archive/ - 33 -
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 - 34 -
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