Victorian Greyhound Weekly Volume 1 Number 33 Friday 19 May 2017 George Edwin (Ned) Bryant Peter Eustace Today my grandfather "Grumpy" has been gone 20 years. The time has just flown by. I still remember the many things we did together and I will treasure those memories in my heart. To this day I continue to teach children "52 pick up" which they give the same mortified look on their faces as I gave to you haha! Miss you Grumpy! Kimberley Wyatt This week we pay tribute to one of Greyhound Racing s true Legends. Read our special tribute to Ned Bryant On Pages 19-20 25 February 1921-18 May 1997 With Simone Fisher 6:00am to 6:30am Saturdays - 1 -
From the Editor s Desk Victorian Greyhound Weekly Edition 33 Friday 19 May Remember, you can subscribe to Victorian Greyhound Weekly absolutely FREE OF CHARGE. Simply register your email address with us and you will be sent an e-copy by email every Friday morning. Letters to the editor are always welcome on any topic of your choice. editor@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au Coming up over the next week: Friday 19 May Healesville, Bendigo, Geelong and Traralgon. Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday 20 May Shepparton and The Meadows. 21 May Sandown (SAP), Healesville and Sale. 22 May Ballarat, Traralgon and Shepparton. 23 May Geelong, Ballarat and Warragul. Wednesday 24 May The Meadows (MEP), Bendigo Ballarat and Cranbourne. Thursday 25 May Warragul, Shepparton, Sandown and Warrnambool. ADVERTISING MANAGER Graham Lunney Phone 0488 669 886 Advertising deadline Mondays 4.30pm Email: advertising@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au Now Available FREE Classified advertising for Pups for sale. Maximum 5 lines, email bookings only, must be in by 4.30pm Mondays 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 *Discounts available for permanent bookings Contact Advertising Manager, Graham Lunney 0488 669 886 advertising@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au - 2 - Victorian Greyhound Weekly is edited and published by Roger J Clark, for Azpak Marketing PO Box 184, Grantville Vic, 3984. Email: editor@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au Facebook: ttps://www.facebook.com/search/1781809112100364/
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Breeding and trainers of last week s metropolitan winners. Victoria, NSW, South Australia and West Australia Cannington - Monday 8 May 1. Fancy Lagoon (Swift Fancy x Lagoon Smylee) C. Bainbridge 2. Mr. Courageous (Where's Pedro x Classy Love) B. Cook 3. So Fine (Paw Licking x Bold And Black) K. Shinners 4. Jaydee Lomar (Cosmic Rumble x Worldclass Lomar) B, Choules 5. Maximara (On Coin x Mersolava) M. Leach 6. Suzie's Entity (Surf Lorian x Westmead Tina) R. Noden 7. Sweet Intention (Fear Zafonic* x Arsonist) J. Jeffries 8. Em Morney (Barcia Bale x Starlight Acacia) L. Smithson 9. Movie Fever (Buck Fever x Midnight Movie) L. Smithson 10. Pink Keeping (Kiowa Mon Manny* x Naomi Keeping) G. Hall 11. Karma Train (Magic Sprite x Puggle) W. Choules 12. That Dude (Lochinvar Marlow x Oxley Falcon) S. Appleton Albion Park - Monday 8 May 1. Sisso's Joy (Shakey Jakey x Bakaara) M. Menken 2. Speedy's Mate (Spring Gun x Babe Watch) L. Meteyard) 3. Wildash Wildboy (Fear Zafonic* x Shez Romantic) R. Greensill 4. Cosmic Yessam (Cosmic Rumble x Kelly Charm) D. Massey 5. Split Image (Where's Pedro x Unfinished) T. Brett 6. Magooley (Magic Sprite x Exceeding Lee) T. Brett 7. Under Advice (Superman x Hayley Boo) J. Perrett 8. Logan City (Cosmic Chief x Missing Star) P. Evans 9. Without Fail (Magic Sprite x Apache Kitten) D. Russell 10. Chevaleir Nuit (Lochinvar Marlow x West On Paris) M. Brauer Angle Park - Monday 8 May 1. French Defence (Made To Size x Busted Bennett) T. Murray 2. If Not Maybe (Satanic Cash x Why Not Where) R. Isaacson 3. Another Mai (Radley Bale x Izzy Mai) M. Giniotis 4. Blue Murray (Barcia Bale x Queen Bluebird) Kim Johnstone 5. Allen Oregon (Turanza Bale x Ucme Typhoon) B. Rawlings 6. High Eden Snow (Banjo Boy x Zardae) J. Jones 7. Alpha Alexander (Barcia Bale x Queen Of Cyprus) R. Mackellar Metropolitan Winners - 4-8. Chief Bale (Adios Alonso x Adelle Bale) T. Rasmussen 9. Blazin' Vicky (Razldazl Jayfkay* x New Year's Punch) C. Abbott 10. Amity Marlow (Lochinvar Marlow x Amity Kinship) A. Milligan 11. Alejandro (Spring Gun x Tango Tapper) C. Lennard The Meadows (MEP) Wednesday 10 May 1. Dyna Orenthal (Kiowa Mon Manny* x Desalle Bale) A.Dailly 2. Rockoon (Peter Rocket x Raya Riot) K. Hellmuth 3. Verne Allen (Fernando Bale x Irma Bale) A.Dailly 4. Van Ann (Cosmic Rumble x Come On Luann) J. Borg 5. Beanbag (Walk Hard x Dirty Angel) J. SHARP 6. Fugutive Bale (Barcia Bale x Amanda Bale) S. Collins 7. Happy Tails (Sure As x Surf Chic) G. Connell 8. Super Smarty (Superman z Sheeza Smarty) K. Lloyd 9. Bonnie Beauty (Cosmic Rumble x Come On Luann) J. Borg 10. Crump's Princess (Crump x Inside Trader) J. SHARP 11. Sunset Oasis (Elite State x Soul Oasis) P. Dapiran 12.Astrology (Barcia Bale x Frosty Jewel) M. Delbridge Angle Park - Wednesday 10 May 1. Cosmic Rumble x Yarramundi Star) A. Modra 2. Hayville Maximus (Fabregas x Hayville Comet) R. Isaacson 3. Stop Start Go (Satanic Cash x Who Wot Where) R. Isaacson 4. Betta Watch That (Where's Pedro x Cool In Blue) D. Hockley 5. Gun Mcbain (Spring Gun x Flame Mcbain)V. Roz 6. Kung Fu Mary (Nolen x Hilltop Snow) B. Rawlings 7. Springvale Cooke (Bekim Bale x Springvale Cool) G. Harris 8. Lonely Cowboy (Fabregas x What Kuda Been) C. Scott 9. Liquid Club (Kilty Lad x Private Universe) K. Bewley 10. Cigar Club (Spiral Nikita* x Katie Merry) K. Bewley 11. Crunchin Numbers (Elite State x Mighty Chaos) B. Rawlings 12. Cape Tower (Swift Fancy x Taylor's Reunion) Lester Harris
Breeding and trainers of last week s metropolitan winners Victoria, NSW, South Australia and West Australia. Albion Park - Wednesday 10 May 1. Pearly Whites (Elite And Classy x Tiny Talent (P. McIlveen 2. Kulu Rusty (Cosmic Rumble x Kulu Cher) K. Gooding 3. Premier Fred (Premier Fantasy* x Summer's Sizzler) T. Elson 4. Smashniak Ice (Black Magic Opal x Got A Moment) C. Kadniak 5. Jackson Benz (Cosmic Rumble x Coco Benz) G. Pettersen 6. And You Are (Outa Credit x Classy Gypsy) S. Hunt 7. Smashniak Opal (Black Magic Opal x Gotta Moment) C. Kadniak MEETING WAS ABANDONED AFTER RACE 7 BECAUSE OF A MECHANICAL FAILURE WITH THE LURE, WHICH COULD NOT BE REPAIRED IMMEDIATELY. Wentworth Park - Wednesday 10 May 1. Lika Zircon (Magic Sprite x High Maintenance) D. Warren 2.Aston Maveric (Magic Sprite x Aston Elle) G. Sheather 3. Infrared Ethics (Bella Infrared x Slasher's Ethics) D. Smith 4. Starzsa Light (Barcia Bale x Zsa Zsa) D. Swain 5. Exultant (Spring Gun x Dashandy Black) A.Crouch 6. Bit Wicked (Where's Pedro x Bit Sassy) R. King 7. Hunter's Charm (Magic Sprite x Splash About) P. Roderick 8. Rita's Boy (Collision x Ritza Rita) M. Gatt 9. Make A Million (Cosmic Rumble x Catch The Post) R. Nicolaou 10. Effective Comet (Cosmic Rumble x Best Percentage) D. Swain Cannington - Wednesday 10 May 1. Kieran Keeping (Kiowa Mon Manny* x Naomi Keeping) G. Hall 2. Optic Nerve (Spud Regis x Sky Fly High) L. Garbutt 3. Black Fusileer (Kelsos Fusileer* x High Recall) C. Halse 4. Zudactyl Monelli (Bekim Bale x Luba Monelli) D. Hobby 5. Weedle Monelli (Bekim Bale x Luba Monelli) D. Hobby 6. Aye Vee Bee (Vee Man Vane x Precious Native) R. Noden 7. Collision Bolt (Collision x Torrington Miss) Metropolitan Winners D. Coldstream 8. Kirk Bale (Djays Octane* x Krisa Bale) E. Crudeli 9. Simply Ready (Typhoon Tide x Baztille) D. Coldstream 10. Aussie Ozzy Osti (Collision x Sizzling Osti) S. Van De Kleshorst 11. Nosey Flyer (Oaks Road x Secret Range) C. Bennett 12. Cadice (Barcia Bale x Poco) J. Carmody Albion Park - Thursday 11 May 1. Sapphire Queen (Fabregas x Princess Tiarta). G. Brennan 2. Gelantippy Gold (Milldean Pather* x El Fooling) S. Zammit 3. Rather Dapper (Dyna Lachlan x Pearl Za Zinger) J. McCarthy 4. Princess Emalys (Barcia Bale x Masai Princess) B. Preter 5. Cosmic Bonus (Cosmic Rumble x Dark And Stormy) E. Harris 6. Shoes To Fill (Tonk x Indiana Gold) T. Auckram 7. Aza Zeus (Dyna Lachlan x Pearl Za Zinger) J. McCarthy 8. Cyndie's Magic (Magic Sprite x Regal Silver) W. Elson 9. Alota Amy (Cosmic Rumble x Maywyn Or Ebay) K. Mackenroth 10. Barbara Benz (Cosmic Rumble x Coco Benz) N. Uhrhane Sandown - Thursday 11 May 1. Ainsley Bale (Turanza Bale x Fyna Bale) R. Britton 2. Cheese Ya Later (Barcia Bale x Body Trim) G. Euvrard 3. Baby Huey (Fernando Bale x Sweet Shadow) P. Bartolo 4. Bewildering (Black Magic Opal x Outlandish) S. Thompson 5. Polihuice Potion (Kinloch Brae* x Finlandia) I. Cockerell 6. Burn One Down (Buck Fever x Fancy Jaffa) S. Thompson 7. Allen Mike (Turanza Bale x Purcell Bale) M. Delbridge 8. Dundee Calypso (Barcia Bale x Crown Poker) G. Scott-Smith 9.Kelly Hook (Cosmic Rumble x My Mum Sienna) C. Galea 10. Zambora Beau (Nolen x Sheza Pleaser) M. Delbridge 11.Allen Gerwin (Radley Bale x Dyna Cari) S. Collins 12. Mepunga Tycoon (Barcia Bale x Mepunga Nicky) J. Britton - 5- Letters to the Editor welcome
Breeding and trainers of last week s metropolitan winners. Victoria, NSW, South Australia and West Australia Angle Park - Thursday 11 May 1. Cairnlea Ollie (Premier Fantasy* x Cairnlea Ellie) P. Jovanovic 2. Cooper Scooper (Paw Licking x Pearl's Bonnie) J. Haagmans 3. Dyna Chirpy (KC And All x Tonneli Bale) T. Rasmussen 4. Danyo's Tom (Cosmic Rumble x Danyo's Kelly) Lauren Harris 5. Purpose Driven (Bekim Bale x Alana Blues) C. Butcher 6. Cairnlea Kenny (Premier Fantasy* x Cairnlea Ellie) P. Jovanovic 7. Jay's Ace (Bekim Bale x Alana Blues) C. Butcher 8. On Fire (Belim Bale x Alana Blues) C. Butcher 9. Alice's Entity (Fabregas x Girl Aloud) T. Rasmussen Marley Bale (Turanza Bale x Dyna Gala) B. Rawlings 11.Brick Lane (Bella Infrared* x Honky Tonk Girl) Lauren Harris 12. Lochinvar Marlow x Clinga) S. Brook Metropolitan Winners Wentworth Park - Saturday 13 May 1. Wahwah Tiggy (Kinloch Brae* x Clay Model) S. Goodyear 2. Max Cady (Cape Hawke* x Maggie Jacobs) P. Tobin 3. Old Bailey (Cosmic Rumble x Mrs Beecham) J. Lord) 4. Mr. Vuitton (Magic Sprite x Splash About) P. Roderick 5. Cosmical (Cosmic Rumble x Provoked) C. Chappelow Meeting Abandoned after Race 5 because of problems with the track surface. Cannington - Saturday 13 May 1. Lochinvar Style (Collision x Lochinvar Vogue) N. Minutillo 2. Deerview Storm (Bekim Bale x Kim Keeping ) T. Erenshaw 3. Pyredos Monelli (Bekim Bale x Luba Monelli) D. Hobby 4. Max Profit (Fabregas x Belron Cedar) C. White 5. Vanderworp (Kelsos Fuslieer* x High Recall) C. Halse 6. Quick Jagger (Dyna Nalin x Saving Bundles) C. Halse 7. Felton Bale (Bella Infrared* x Fyna Bale) E. Crudeli 8. Tallulah (Paddy Whacker* x Kalden Mistique) W. Brown - 6-9. Lini Danco (Swift Fancy x Magic Moves) C. Dagostino 10. Winsome April (Spring Gun x Winsome Charlee) J. Iwanyk 11. My Name's Emma (Bookkeeper x Isabrooke) T. Erenshaw 12. I'll Miss You (Fabregas x Indigo Gem) B. Cook The Meadows - Saturday 13 May 1. Liebig Street (Walk Hard x Dirty Angel) J. Sharp 2. Barriola Allen (SH Avatar* x Quiz Bale) A. Dailly 3. Philo Bale (KC And All* x Amity Bale) C. Grenfell 4. Super Sook (Superman x Hayley Boo) V. Wisener 5. Victor Dora (Cosmic Rumble x Pandora Bale) G. Dailly 6. Fabregas (Fabregas x Allinga Aye Jay) L. Smith 7. Must Have (Dyna Tron x Ursula) T. Auld 8. Zippy Dath (Cosmic Rumble x Pandora Bale) G. Dailly 9. Magic Ambush (Magic Sprite x Stranded) M. Lont 10. Sacramento Sal (Kinloch Brae* x Purely Tonic) J. Sharp 11. Caladora (Spring Gun x Reimburst) I. Garland 12. Gunmetal Rebel (Go Forever x Gumetal Lass) J. Formosa Sandown (SAP) Sunday 14 May 1. Chantilly Beauty (Bella Infrared* x Sluice) K. Gorman 2. Lockrod (My Bro Fabio x Key To Eden) J. Buckley 3. Mr. Bad Example (Fabregas x Mayhem) S. Barker 4. Paradiso Lass (My Bro Fabio x Key To Eden) J. Britton 5. Aston Hodge (Barcia Bale x Aston Elle) J. Greenough 6. Queen Yuna (Collision x Double Twist) J. Worsfold 7. Zero Whispers (Don't Knocka Him x Greysynd Zero) J. Chilcott 8. Dennis Gallon (Glen Gallon x Ta) D. Turnley 9. Brandeen Peaches (Brandeen x Shona Entity) T. Allen 10. Monster Fish IFernando Bale x Scissor Queen) K. Gorman 11. Surfonic Gold (Barcia Bale x Surfonic) W. McMahon 12. Golden Tears (Where's Pedro x Tiz Tears) R. Britton
Talking Breeding Victoria Talking Breeding with Roger Clark VICTORIA Sire/Dam Victorian Litter Registrations Week Ending April 25 Dog Bitch Breeder Barcia Bale x Miss Kuda 1 1 A. Gringhuis Barcia Bale x Ucme Typhoon* 3 5 S. Fisher Kinloch Brae* x Tearaway Size 5 4 S. Whyte Spring Gun x Yo Gabba Gabba 3 2 D. Craig Walk Hard x Skeet With Grace 6 3 T. Clark Totals (* Import or O/Seas based sire) 18 15 5 litters (Av 6.6) THIS week s review of litters from the Victorian Litter Registrations list for the week ending 25 April, starts with two litters by Australia s leading sire, Barcia Bale (March 2010 Go Wild Teddy x Princess Bale). Ripplebrook breeder, Arend Gringhuis, has the first of the two litters, which unfortunately has just the one dog and one bitch pup, from the beautifully bred bitch, Miss Kadia (November 2013 Kinloch Brae* x Absolute Stunna), whose dam is by Bombastic Shiraz x Regal Blaze (Pure Octane x Sound Lee). She is from her dam s only litter file, which is an outstanding litter of seven named, which includes Absolute Silence, Bells Are Ringin, Blazin Bomber, Kinloch Stunna, Ring The Bell and Stunning Success. Apart from Kinloch Stunna, who raced five times without winning, the others were all good winners, who just on 100 races between them. Miss Kadia raced 47 times for seven wins and 20 placings, winning three times over 520 metres at Cranbourne (30.17), twice over 515 metres at Sandown (29.50) and also over 400 metres at Warragul (23.18) and 395 metres at Traralgon. Bells Are Ringin won the Group 1 Sandown Cup, Blazin Bomber won the Group 3 Speed Star and Group 3 Cranbourne Puppy Classic, and Ring The Bell won the Group 1 National Distance Title and the Group 3 Summer Cup. Certainly plenty to like about these two well bred youngsters, Arend, and good luck with them. - 7 -
Talking Breeding Victoria - continued Two Barcia Bale litters Talking Breeding Victoria Their outstanding producing dam also has winners on file from her six other litters, by Brett Lee, Fear Zafonic*, Flying Penske*, Head Bound, an earlier Knocka Norris litter, and Pure Octane. Tear Away Size raced 44 times, for the good record of 17 wins and ten placings, winning six times over 520 metres at Ipswich (30.35), where she also won twice over 431 metres (25.09), six times over 520 metres at Albion Park (29.86) and twice over 537 metres in Darwin (31.37). Spring Gun litter Barcia Bale LARA breeder, Shane Fisher, has the second Barcia Bale litter, which has three dogs and five bitches, from the beautifully bred, fully imported, successful producer, Ucme Typhoon* (August 2009 Dodgem By Design x USS Mysterious), whose dam is by Greys Flambeau (Fortress x Greys Julianna), from Thin Air (Molotov x Being Brave). She is from a very good litter of seven named, who all won races, as did offspring from each of their dam s five litters. Ucme Typhoon* did all of her racing in Australia, with 68 starts, for 11 wins and 19 placings. She won twice over 600 metres at The Meadows (34.95) and also won over 515 metres at Sandown (29.78), where she also won over 595 metres (34.53) and also won over 650 metres at Sale. She then transferred to West Australia, where she won five times over 490 metres at Mandurah (27.87), where she also won over 400 metres (22.95). She has 18 named offspring on file from her first three litters, by David Bale, Spring Gun and Turanza Bale, all bred by Paul Wheeler, and all with winners. Kinloch Brae* litter NINE pups in our next litter for review, by international stud success, Kinloch Brae* (August 2005 Craigie Mo Town x Greys Free Style). Registered by Bunyip breeder, Stephen Whyte, the five dogs and four bitches, are from the beautifully bred, 2014 Ipswich Futurity winner and Group 3 Darwin Cup placegetter, Tear Away Size (May 2012 Knocka Norris x Surf Queen), whose dam is by Surf Lorian x Queen Size (Deep North x Ultra Queen). She is from a litter which included, Court Jester, Deceptive Size, Good Size, Jules Norris, Lucy Norris, Silvi Norris, Surf Jester and Universal Size. - 8 - HEATHCOTE breeder, Donna Craig, has a nice litter of five pups on the list this week by 2011 Group 1 Vic Peters Classic winner, Spring Gun (June 2009 Bombastic Shiraz x Ready For Rain). The three dogs and two bitches are from the well bred, proven producer, Yo Gabba Gabba (July 2008 Where s Pedro x Flaming Awesome), whose dam is by Awesome McLaren x Flaming Fool (Acacia Ablaze x Another Fool). She is from a litter of four named, which included Drill Bit, Flaming Psycho and Maggie Go Round. Their dam also produced winners from her three other litters, by Awesome Assassin, Light Of Fire and Spiral Nikita* On the track, Go Yabba Yabba raced 43 times, for five wins and ten placings, winning twice over 450 metres at Ballarat (25.44) and also over 410 metres at Horsham (23.51), 545 metres at Bendigo (31.64) and 513 metres at Traralgon (30.20). She has 14 named offspring on file from two previous litters, the first whelped in March 2013, by Collision, produced Boxhead, Hoopla Doopla, Mine Craft, Nork, Storm Trooper and Yo Diddle Diddle. Her second litter, whelped in October 2014, by Fabregas, produced Bulldog Warrior, Flabba Gabba, Hard Luck Story, Jimmy s Angel, Juno Away, MassiveAttack, Princess Pout and Skyrim. She also has a litter of three dogs and four bitches on file, whelped in March 2016, by Big Daddy Cool.
Talking Breeding Walk Hard litter Talking Breeding Victoria - continued where she also won over 520 metres (30.26). She has one named offspring on file, One Way Ticket, from her first litter of three dogs and three bitches, whelped in May 2015, by Nolen. Walk Hard SALE breeder, Thomas Clark, has the final litter from this week s Victorian list, a nice litter of nine pups by the under-rated sire, Walk Hard (September 2010 Bit Chili x Miss Bling). Walk hard won the 2014 G2 Warragul Cup (25.60), finished third in the 2014 G1 Hobart Thosand, and was a finalist 2014 G2 Healesville Cup and 2014 G2 Warnnambool Cup. He had some outstanding PB winning times, Sandown 29.51(M), 29.83, Shepparton 25.23, 25.31; Warragul 25.57, 25.56, Healesville 18.91, 18.94, 18.82, Hob 25.81, and Ballarat 25.29. He has produced some very good winners, from limited opportunities, including Oronsay, Get Along Daisy, Angel Dash, Classy Sparks, Beanbag, Varuchi Pass, Cable Runner, Call Me Tickets, Jay Kay Be and Liebig Street. Thomas has six dogs and three bitches in this litter, who are from the well bred bitch, Skeet With Grace (November 2010 Global Warming x Skeeta), whose dam is by November Fury x Bite Back (Express Hazard x Nippity Gold). She is from a litter of three named, which included Yah Nah Yes and Zap And Yap, with their dam having six other named offspring on file, Black Skeeta, whelped in November 2010, by Superman, then Cable Runner, Call Me Tickets, Classy Sparks, Get Along Daisy and Jay Kay Be, who were whelped in May 2013 by Walk Hard. Skeet With Grace raced 39 times, for four wins and 13 placings, winning over 513 metres at Traralgon (30.26), 460 metres at Warragul (26.41) and 440 metres at Sale (25.05), 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/ We have still not received any notification from GRNSW regarding litters whelped and stud services registered in February, 2017. As soon as we receive the information we will resume of normal litter reviews from NSW, We dot receive any notifications of litters registered, or stud services from Queensland or West Australia. We hope to have some more litter registrations from South Australia next week. - 9 -
Horsham on track for re-opening GRV News Victoria s full suite of greyhound racetracks will soon be operational once again with the redevelopment of Horsham now in the final stages. GRV has joined forces with Sydney s University of Technology during the redevelopment in a bid to ensure all design factors have been properly taken into account with respect to track safety and greyhound welfare. It s exciting that we re at the pointy end of the redevelopment and we re looking like starting trials in late May or early June, with a view to possibly reopening for racing sometime later in June, GRV s Racing Manager, Scott Robins said. We are about to install the rail, and once that is in place it will really start to look like a racetrack again. The redevelopment has come about following a safety audit which saw racing cease at the venue since October. While the project is not a complete new track as such, much of the infrastructure has been replaced making it a virtual brand new build. Sand from Lake Burrumbeet (near Ballarat), which has long been the preferred surface on Victoria s greyhound racetracks for welfare and maintenance reasons, is being stockpiled to be used as the surface at Horsham, while there are several other key safety features. Every aspect of this redevelopment has a science overlay to it, with welfare being the overriding priority. We re widening the track and improving the transitions with the camber on the bends being increased to about 10 per cent, which is what science tells us is the most comfortable degree for the greyhounds, so we expect the dogs to get a nice and smooth transition into the turns, Robins said. Horsham will initially race over two distances 410 metres (drop on boxes) and 485 metres with a provision for a third distance of around 675 metres to potentially be instated in the future. The club will also have puppy boxes over 310 metres for trialling purposes. GRV Website Compression Suits $269.00 Incl gst The innovative, patented Hidez Greyhound Compression suit, applies a controlled external pressure to each major muscle group, providing significant benefits to a the Racing Greyhound. Your Hidez Racing Greyhound Compression suit can be worn to and from the race track to remain calm and conserve energy. If your greyhound is flat or has a minor or major injury leave the suit on to assist with recovery and injury repair. Tony and Robyn Atkins Phone: 02 6767 1475 Mobile: 0416 110 326 Email: atkinsequipment@bigpond.com - 10 -
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STAYERS. Editor, Just by way of expanding on my earlier plea for more attention to stamina and staying stock, I made some comparisons between performances over 715m at Sandown on 4 May and 11 May in two higher grade races (including the Lizrene). Except where stated, both runs were over Sandown 715m. All runners had plenty of past experience over 700m-plus. My reason for doing that is that 7-day breaks have become almost standard for stayers these days sometimes enforced by heat and final programming, sometimes at the trainer s choice and it is clear that most dogs have trouble burning the candle at both ends. Dog Difference Grade 5 to Grade 4/5 1. Alpha Triton +0.37 sec 2. Lorenzo Blue -0.01 3. Zipping Lady +0.32 4. Brolly Bale N/A (was racing over 600m) 5. Polijuice Potion +0.35 6. Micks Angel +0.11 (Earlier run converted from APK731m) 7. Dr Leonardo +0.32 8. It s A Plane +.24 Letters to the Editor Incidentally, winning times in all four races being considered were some 12-15 lengths outside the track record. Bruce N. Teague Gosford NSW Letters to the Editor are always welcome, on any subject. We are more than happy to publish your views and Ideas. Make sure you put your name and contact details on all letters/emails. Name and area only will be printed, or name withheld on request. 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. editor@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au From Grade S to Lizrene 1. Teddy Monelli N/A (was racing over 600m) 2. Trip To Eden +0.11 3. Aston Harvey +.04 4. Obi Kenobi -0.90* 5. Dundee Calypso +0.17 6. Ebby Ripper -0.26* 7. Azurite +0.48 (Earlier run converted from Meadows 725m) 8. Allen Lottery +0.33 Anyone Remember? *In both these cases the dog was severely hampered in its previous run. Similar checks in past years have revealed much the same story. Clearly, their performance degrades when backing up too quickly. Many must be running on their store of reserves, doubly so when lower class dogs are involved. Certainly, we cannot expect dogs to run like machines. Nevertheless, the long term consistency of results like these poses serious questions. None of these dogs had known staying sires although you might argue about Mogambo (= Teddy Monelli, which led and faded). Two were from imported sires while the lightly raced Barcia Bale was responsible for five of the 16, including one winner (Dundee Calypso). - 15-
Coursing Club News Coursing 2017 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 E: andyscott@hotmail.com M: 0400 077 617 Vice President: John Carr M: 0439 115 190 Secretary/Treasurer: Murray Hehir Contact details E: mhehir@optusnet.com.au Mob: 0417 548 971 Trialling: Contact Murray Hehir for all information on trial times Track Distance: Approx. 340 metres. Facilities: The Grandstand gives a commanding view over proceedings and the bar is open. Great food is prepared and served by the ladies of the club in the takeaway food bar. Parking is available inside or outside the race course. Accomodation: There are many motels within driving distance to the track. Lang Lang Coursing Club Location: McDonalds Track, Lang Lang. Directions: Travelling South East along South Gippsland Hwy, (from Melb) turn left at Shell Service Station, continue along McDonalds Track passing over the Railway Crossing, then turn left and take the left fork. President: John Clay Mob: 0419 559 738 Vice President: Dylan Edgar Secretary/Treasurer: Sue Jolly Email: jollyranch@bigpond.com Committee Members: Norm Adderley, Steven Belsham, Steve Thomas, Michael Calstrom, Colin Goodman. Trialling: Lang Lang (Drag Lure). ** PLEASE NOTE - No walk up trials!!!! Booked trials ONLY from 9.00 am till 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: Secretary: Ms Sue Delaney (Melton GRC) Phone: 03 9740 0444 Mobile: 0425 737 418 Emails: Secretary@ncavic.com.au Postal Address: 6 Mark Court, DIGGERS REST 3427 President: Mr Peter Craig (Lang Lang Coursing Club) T: 0418 399 911 Vice President: Mr Geoff Villinger (VCC) T: 0417 524 632 Treasurer: Ms Heather Villinger (Longwood Coursing Club) Other Executive members are: Bernie Ryan (Werribee CC); Tony Smith (Werribee CC); Murray Hehir (Benalla PCC); John Clay (Lang Lang CC), John Barsby (Werribee CC); John McFarlane (Melton GRC); Garry Robinson (Longwood CC); Carolyn Mills (Benalla PCC). Life Members of the National Coursing Assoc. of Vic. Mr K Callaghan; Mr S Cleghorn; Mr P Craig; Mr G Fitzpatrick; Mr A Grimmond; Mr J Harris; Mr D Hinks; Mr J Maple; Mrs M Mills; Mr T Mills; Mr T Smith; Mr J Van Echteld; Mr G Villinger; Ms H Villinger. Mr P Lambert (dec.); Mrs W Pearl (dec.); Mr N Ryan (dec.) Mr R Adams (dec.) http://ncavictoria.com/2252/index.html South Australian News SA coursing dates until 30 June are listed below. The remaining dates for July September will follow once allocated. We start off our season by running 4-dog stakes which appeases the track enthusiasts who do not wish to put their dogs in an 8-dog stake as they don t believe they can run 3 times in the one day, even though it should be remembered that its only 2 dogs that have 3 runs, and this is certainly not a problem in Victoria. Sunday 25 June 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 - 16 -
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Coursing 2017 Longwood Coursing Sunday 14 May Sue Delaney It was a beautiful day, a great meeting. The Longwood Club were great hosts for the Werribee Coursing Club. Tally Ho Billy with his owner & trainer. Noel Ryan Memorial Werribee Cup Johnnie Red with his connections & the Ryan family. Johnnie Red coursed brilliantly over the day winning all events by many lengths. Let s hope Russell continues to keep him sound as he s my tip for the Waterloo. for what it s worth LOL. And now have a brand new tower for the race caller and officials. The view from the clubhouse to the marshaling area. Photos Sue Delaney Heavy Duty Webbing Lead with safety clip Colours, Black, Light Yellow, Red, Yellow, Pink, Blue, Green: Price: $13.50 Ring Graham Moscow: 0412 243 655 www.greyhoundgear.com.au - 18 -
Special Tribute George Edwin (Ned) Bryant 1921-1997 Neil Brown Denison Miss, Grand Sapper, Jefferson, Quatro, Regal Hermes, Rod?s Advice, Rumpus Pappa, Shamrock Flight, Summer Jade, Supplier, Tesoro Mio, World Vision, Wynlee Wonder and Yootha Joy. George Edwin (Ned) Bryant was a loveable larrikin. He was considered the Bart Cummings of greyhound training ranks and was also one of Australia's most respected canine chiropractors. Bryant was only 14 years old when he caught the greyhound racing bug. "The earliest influences on his career were trainer Harry Ralston, who lived just up the road in West Dandenong, and legendary breeder Rod Deakin," said his son, John. " Dad & Rod became mates in the late 1950s. They loved a bet and would often attend greyhound meetings at White City and North Melbourne." Bryant owned a car dealership in Dandenong for many years while establishing his reputation as the sport?s "Silver Fox". His "Silver Fox" sobriquet was an obvious reference to legendary Australian tennis coach, Harry Hopman, who pulled off many tactical master strokes as non-playing captain for Australia in Davis Cup ties during the 1950s and 1960s. Ironically, Bryant - like his tennis counterpart - was a master tactician who turned greyhound training into an art form. In a distinguished 50-year association with greyhound racing, Bryant won virtually every major feature on the Victorian greyhound racing calendar with his canine protégés. Bryant considered the 1985 Melbourne Cup quinella (Sydney Dingaan-Shining Chariot) and 1991 Australian Cup (Franklin Deano) his highest training achievements. Also rating among his list of megastars were Blackwood Earl, Blue Lightning, Currency Lass, - 19 - Ned with the Lenihans after winning the 1985 Melbourne Cup with Sydney Dingaan "He also raced Irish Temptress, the dam of the immortal Bold Trease who he and mum (Maureen) bred," John said. Bryant was also one of the sport?s most indemand canine chiropractors. "At first it was 'trial and error', and he was only charging $1 per greyhound," John said. "He?d manipulate hundreds of greyhounds a week, with trainers travelling from as far away as Albury to have their greyhounds checked at his Cranbourne home." A long-time committeeman at Cranbourne Greyhound Racing Club, Bryant retired from training after winning the 1991 Australian Cup with Franklin Deano under emotional and almost tragic circumstances. Only nine days prior to the cup final, Bryant was fighting for his life in Dandenong hospital?s intensive care unit after suffering a ruptured aorta in a car accident. He underwent an emergency five-hour operation and was reported to have only a 50/50 chance of surviving. He didn't know the cup result until midnight that evening as he fell asleep after listening to only half the race. In 1995, the Melbourne Greyhound Racing Association paid tribute to Bryant. Hosted by the Silver Chief Club, almost 200 guests honoured a legend of the sport in a 'Roast to Ned Bryant' night. Continued on page 20
Ned Bryant Tribute - continued Special Tribute George Edwin (Ned Bryant) Years involved in industry: 50 Category: Trainer NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS: Winning Trainer 1985 Group 1 Melbourne Cup (and trained the runner-up) Winning Trainer 1991 Group 1 Australian Cup Winning Trainer 1970 National Sprint Championship Winning Trainer Age Classics (Maturity, Silver Chief, Sapphire) - 4 times Cranbourne GRC Committee Member 21 years At the time, an emotional Bryant told Olympic Park's packed Yarra Room that he would always value the friendships and treasure the memories he had derived from greyhound racing. " It (greyhound racing) has really been my life and I ve made some wonderful friends," he said. "I love the sport; it s as simple as that." Ned was guest of honour at his roast held at Olympic Park In recent years, the Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) Board has ensured the legacy of Bryant - who served in the nation's armed forces during WWII on the Kokoda Track in Papau New Guinea - will long be remembered. GRV initiated the Ned Bryant?Silver Fox? award, which is presented annually to a person (under 35 years of age) for showing outstanding potential in the training, breeding and promotion of greyhound racing. "The industry needs characters, and dad's induction into the Victorian greyhound racing Hall of Fame is fantastic," John said. " He wanted to succeed in the sport, and he wanted to impart his knowledge." Sadly, on May 18, 1997 - the man they called the "Silver Fox" - passed away, aged 76. The people and greyhounds inducted into the Victorian greyhound racing Hall of Fame have been recognised for their excellence, integrity, consistency, longevity and overall contribution to the industry. We hope you enjoy the opportunity to learn more about the contribution these wonderful people and greyhounds have made to this great industry. - 20 - Editor s tribute: In the Dedication in my 1997 book, Victorian Metropolitan Breeding Statistics, released only months after Ned passed away, I wrote: The Silver Fox was a loveable larrikin who was 76 years old when he died earlier this year. My association with Ned started more than 34 years ago, and after my Father died in the early 1960 s, it was Ned Bryant, his lovely wife, Maureen, and their children who were to give much comfort. On the greyhound racing side of Ned s life, I need to say nothing I could add that I haven t already said many times before. All I need to say here, is what a great man Ned Bryant was, and how much he did for me in the early years. Roger Clark Independent Greyhound Journalist 1973-2017
BRED TO WIN Our weekly selection of greyhounds to follow, based on their breeding and recent performances. SISCO ROCCO Red fawn dog, October 2015, Barcia Bale x Sisco Power, raced and trained by John Galea at Brookfield. Raced 19 times for six placings and had no luck when fourth from box six over 515 metres at Sandown (SAP) on 14 May. Was beaten only 2.3 lengths in the race won by Chantilly Beauty (30.50). Four starts prior to that run had produced two placings there and is racing consistently without much luck at the moment. DR. YUKI Black dog, March 2014 Enry Walt x Dr. Flojoe, raced by the Doctor s Kennels Syndicate and trained at Darruman by Judith McMahon. Lightly raced with just six starts for one win and one placing. Won from box one over 525 metres at Traralgon (30.80) on 20 February, before sixth from box one over 520 metres at Cranbourne on 6 May. Stepped up in class and distance when third from box two over 595 metres at Sandown (SAP) on 14 May, beaten 2.4 lengths in the race won by Mr. Bad Example (35.28). RENEW Black dog, January 2015 Mogambo x Lucy Wires. Raced by Martin Frankovic and trained at Newcomb by Robert Tartaglia. Raced 11 times now for three placings and is gradually building up in distance as damline suggests he ll need. Placed three times over 515 metres at Sandown (SAP) from 23 April to 7 May before finding trouble when sixth there from box two on 11 May. Stepped up to 595 metres there on 14 May, from box eight and didn t have a lot of luck when fifth in the race won by Paradiso Lass (34.82), beaten by 9.3 lengths. Sure to improve with more experience over the distance. Sell your pups here Email: advertising@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au Windy Millar* 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 578 533-21 -
Nostalgia If you have a Nostalgia contribution email to editor@victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au This week we continue our look back at Victoria s leading metropolitan sires over the past 40 years, with the 1999 Victorian Metropolitan Sires List. www.victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au - 22 -
Special Feature All of the works of Robert McKinnon a.k.a Maddog McDermutt, including his latest book are available online at https://www.amazon.com/ Then reference Robert McKinnon Next week will have a special feature From Robert McKinnon. The entire first chapter of Stubs Feral - 23-
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