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EDITION 77
AUGUST 2019
A breakout
win for Miss
Breakout
Review on page 5
SA chasers heading
interstate for National
Championships
Review on page 4
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Racing Report - page 6 / Greyhound of the Month - page 7 / Run of the Month - page 7
TEAM MEMBERS AND BUSINESS
TRIAL BOOKINGS CONTACT DETAILS
Call (08) 8243 7172
55 Cardigan Street, Angle Park SA 5010
Angle Park Bookings for Wednesday taken from PO Box 2352, Regency Park SA 5942
Tuesday 11:30am Phone: 8243 7100
Thursday 11:30am for Saturday Fax: 8268 2870
Nominations fax: 8243 1964
Or logon to trialbooker.com
Email: admin@grsa.com.au
Web: grsa.com.au
ADMINISTRATION INTEGRITY
SCRATCHINGS Chief Executive Officer Integrity Manager
Matt Corby: (08) 8243 7114 Lisa Michalanney: (08) 8243 7116
Call (08) 8243 7133 matthew.corby@grsa.com.au lisa.michalanney@grsa.com.au
To make a scratching - Select 1 Chief Financial Officer Chief Steward
Gavin Bosch: (08) 8243 7121 Des Jonas: (08) 8243 7166
To listen to scratchings - Select 2 gavin.bosch@grsa.com.au des.jonas@grsa.com.au
Strategic Projects Manager Stewards: (08) 8243 7166
CHASERS Scott Wuchatsch: (08) 8243 7165 Joshua Evans
Jann Jones
chasersevents.com.au scott.wuchatsch@grsa.com.au
Michael Fernholz
Call (08) 8243 7150 Executive Assistant
Matthew Herrmann (Cadet)
Sheriden Milam: (08) 8243 7118
Booking and fundraising enquiries
sheriden.milam@grsa.com.au Welfare Compliance Officers
Kirsty Lawrence:
kirsty.lawrence@grsa.com.au
MCQUEENS FINANCE
Kate Smith:
mcqueenstavern.com.au Finance Officer Kate.Smith@grsa.com.au
Julie Huynh: (08) 8243 7117
Tavern (08) 8243 7143 julie.huynh@grsa.com.au Anisha Smith:
Sports Bar (08) 8243 7144 Finance Assistant
Anisha.Smith@grsa.com.au
Amanda Martin: (08) 8243 7158 Licensing and Integrity Officer
amanda.martin@grsa.com.au Renee Colquhoun (08) 8243 7113
renee.colquhoun@grsa.com.au
VETERINARY CLINIC Tuesday and Wednesday
Angle Park Veterinary Surgery is open Tuesday to MARKETING RACING
Friday 9am to 5pm, Wednesday 9am to 9pm. Racing Manager
Marketing Manager Shaun Mathieson: (08) 8243 7122
Contact Dr Greg Moore BVSc
Matt Watson: (08) 8243 7115 shaun.mathieson@grsa.com.au
Phone (08) 8243 7145 matthew.watson@grsa.com.au
Racing Secretary
Email admin@angleparkvet.com.au (Grading, Breeding, Futurities)
Marketing Coordinator Caralyn Fielden: (08) 8243 7112
James Norris: (08) 8243 7120 caralyn.fielden@grsa.com.au
Race meeting vet james.norris@grsa.com.au
General Enquiries
Dr Chris Doyle 0409 677 355 (08) 8243 7100
GAP (GREYHOUND
(08) 8347 3536
ADOPTION PROGRAM) Carolyn Webster (08) 8243 7127
carolyn@grsa.com.au
Manager
Katalin Orosz (08) 8243 7153 Jane Osborne (08) 8243 7109
Katalin.Orosz@grsa.com.au jane.osborne@grsa.com.au
find us on facebook at Office (08) 8243 7124 HOSPITALITY
gap@grsa.com.au
/greyhoundracingsa Food & Beverage Manager
Alex Fairgrieve: (08) 8243 7126
alex.fairgrieve@grsa.com.au
CEO'S UPDATE
by, CEO
Matt Cor
Murray Bridge Straight Track
that was evident in the
It was really pleasing to see the level of demand for straight-track racing
novelty of this form of racing, and
nomination levels for recent Wednesday meetings. Obviously the
ral straight track championship
the fact that greyhounds had the opportunity to qualify for the inaugu
were received. Notwithstanding,
final, were motivating factors behind some of the nominations that
schedule (alternating with Angle
the straight track meeting will now revert to an alternating fortnightly
g will continue to hold up strongly.
Park) and it’s our expectation that interest in the straight track meetin
ntary about the racing vision –
The early feedback – in terms of wagering activity and positive comme
indicates that punters are highly receptive to this new offering.
members of GRSA staff, and trainers
I would like to thank the Club Committee at Murray Bridge, various
that they played in helping us to get
who have already trialled or raced on the straight track for the roles
up and running.
G-SIX and 8-DOG QUADS
its previous G-SIX strategy by adding
From August 1, GRSA implemented a slightly amended approach to
the G-SIX format. There is a mix of
‘8-dog’ opportunities to the Quadrella legs for venues operating on
our minimum requirement is that
considerations that GRSA is exploring as part of this broader trial, but
being able to fund the additional
it must be able to pay for itself in terms of overall wagering activity
meeting opportunities across the
stakemoney that is required to schedule additional races and race
aimed at trying to create more
week. With that base covered, these more recent changes have been
but also doing so in a manner which
nomination opportunities at Gawler, Angle Park and Mount Gambier,
that our wagering model thrives on
compliments G-SIX and the broader weekly racing schedule – noting
been relatively positive.
full (11-12 race) meetings across all venues. Again, the early signs have
Matt Corby
CEO, Greyhound Racing SA
An official publication of Greyhound Racing SA
matthew.corby@grsa.com.au
NEWS
Sale Graze Bindi
upsets rivals to book
her spot to Perth
ANGLE PARK
In cold, wet and wintery conditions Sale Graze Bindi for trainer
Tony Rasmussen caused one of the upsets of the season to
win her way to Perth for the National Distance Final after she
outstayed the best SA had to offer.
A greyhound that is always running on in her races, Sale Graze
Bindi began slowly but quickly pushed up on the inside to be
racing third as the field entered the front straight on the first
occasion looking a huge threat. Equilibrium for Troy Murray led
them up early looking to recapture his very best form from 12 Ebby Lamar takes out
the National Sprint
months ago when he was considered a staying star in the making
while West On Bamboo settled into second spot. In a wide open
betting race race favourites Master Chaos for Irene Rehmann
and Saldana for Judi Hurley were back in the field after average
beginnings. Entering the back straight after one lap Equilibrium ANGLE PARK
was making every post a winner and led by just over a length Ebby Lamar kept his perfect record from box 1 intact at Angle
from West On Bamboo with Sale Graze Bindi back in third, another Park when he made it 4 from 4 from the red when he won the
length away with the trio opening up a sizable gap back to More State Final of the National Sprint Championship
Rum Bateman for Kevin Murnane who started to make ground out at headquarters.
wide. Prior to turning for home Equilibrium was challenged on the
inside by Sale Graze Bindi who had quickly past West On Bamboo In doing so he gave trainer Colin Swain one of his biggest wins of
for second and shortly after raced to the front turning for home. his career and will now head off to Perth against the best Australia
From a mile back More Rum Bateman swept up on the outside has to offer at the Nationals.
into second spot but couldn’t bridge the gap with Sale Graze Bindi Ebby Lamar, Canya Chase for Tony Rasmussen and Fantastic
going on for a strong win. My Boy Bean also flew home along the Yankee for Elizabeth Chegia were sent out as the favourites for the
rails and pinched third spot from West On Bamboo who battled State Final in another high quality field. As the start was affected
on well into 4th just ahead of Equilibrium. Ebby Lamar began well and pushed hard to the first turn with both
Sale Graze Bindi showed that she can stay all day and ran a solid Dyna Adria for Lisa Rasmussen and Gemtree Dynamo for Irene
44.33 for the 731m journey and those who took the $21 would Rehmann also beginning smartly. Canya Chase was moderately
have been very happy when she made her way to third in the away while Fantastic Yankee missed the kick but showed quick
early stages, whilst not the quickest time ever run the weather acceleration to push through the middle and make a line of
conditions played a huge part in affecting the times. four at the winning post on the first occasion. Racing was tight,
however, Ebby Lamar made full use of the inside and ran to the
front into the back straight, Dyna Adria moved to second but
was quickly challenged by No Passengers around the outside for
Tony Rasmussen. Off the back straight and Ebby Lamar was going
strongly in the lead, No Passengers ran to second however didn’t
seem to be making ground quick enough while Canya Chase was
beginning to motor from midfield moving to third and checking
of heels as they turned for home. In the charge to the post Ebby
Lamar was doing enough and went on to win by just over a
length in a handy 30.43 from Canya Chase who charged home
late and could have finished a touch closer if he hadn’t found
traffic in the run, while No Passengers held on well for third.
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A breakout win for Miss Breakout in Puppy Final
ANGLE PARK
The Champion Puppy Final at Angle Park on 18th July drew
together some of the best young chasers in the State all vying
for the prestigious title, however, it was the Ben Rawlings
trained Miss Breakout who claimed the $7,995 first prize.
With plenty of early speed in the race and some run on types
the positioning to the first turn was always going to be crucial.
Lauren Harris had three runners in the Final in a terrific training
performance and her main contender, Fly For Fun from box 3 was
sent out the clear favourite with most expecting him to lead. As
the boxes flew open the race changed complexion immediately
with Fly For Fun fairly away and strong type Miss Breakout from
box 6 pinging the lids and charging towards the front. McLaren
Dazzler from the inside box for Don Foster pushed up hard along
the rails while Missy Crane from the outside box for Lauren Harris
came across strongly to challenge. As the greyhounds left the
front straight Miss Breakout assumed the lead and looked very
hard to beat. Missy Crane landed second while McLaren Dazzler,
Fly For Fun, Romanowski for Lauren Harris and Dashing Dixon
for Gavin Harris made a line of 4 in third spot entering the back
straight. Down the back straight and Miss Breakout was in full flight
being chased hard by Missy Crane and they opened up a margin
back to third with Dashing Dixon getting home strongly and from
a mile back Sir Truculent for Wally Harkins was warming to the task Miss Breakout is beautifully bred by Worm Burner out of Miss
after a slow beginning. Into the front straight and Miss Breakout Woods and is owned and bred locally by Gino Grgurovic who
opened up a clear margin and was in no danger going on to win was on hand to accept the winning trophy. It was terrific to have
by 2.50 lengths in a slick 29.96 for the 515m journey. Missy Crane Cinderella’s Commercial Cleaning on board again as sponsor
held on well for second while Dashing Dixon and Sir Truculent for this year’s Champion Puppy series and Managing Director
made plenty of late ground into third and fourth respectively only Mark Ferdinands spoke glowingly about his sponsorship and was
.half a length away. congratulatory to the winning connections.
SA trio headed
for Healesville
MURRAY BRIDGE
History was made on Wednesday, 7th
August at Murray Bridge when the three
finalists who will represent the State in
the SEN National Straight Track Final at
Healesville on Sunday, 18th August was
decided in the SA Final.
On the back of four excellent heats the week
before, the State Final was full of class and
interest. Exciting chaser Panhandle Slim for Ray
Murray was sent out the short-priced favourite
however there were many with chances
down the straight 350m at the Bridge. Nearing home, Panhandle Slim was doing just The Final at Healesville will be the first ever
As the start was affected Pandhandle Slim enough to hold off the challenge of Fantastic National Straight Track Championship for
and Hot Chevy for Adam Manton wide on Axel and went on to win by just under a greyhounds with Victoria, Queensland and
the track began the best while the reserve length in a sizzling 19.18. The battle for third South Australia having representation.
Acoustic Lee for Tony Rasmussen speared was just as absorbing with Hot Chevy battling
The Championship will showcase Australia’s
towards the rails from box 5 which gave back after being headed by Winsome Money
best straight track racers with $35,500 in total
a lovely run through to Fantastic Axel for to claim third by the barest possible margin.
prizemoney; as well as an inaugural GRV
Elizabeth Chegia. Mid-way down the straight It was a great training performance by Ray
Grand Final bonus of $14,500 to be distributed
both Panhandle Slim and Fantastic Axel Murray to get Panhandle Slim back to the race
throughout first, second and third places.
looked to have the race between them while track after a serious injury a number of months
The top three placings from the Queensland
Winsome Money for Steve Coates and Hot back and win the State Final. Panhandle Slim,
series and top two from the Victorian series
Chevy settled down to fight it out for third Fantastic Axel and Hot Chevy will now head
will join our local qualifiers on August 18th.
place as they charged to the finishing post. across to Healesville in Victoria for the National
Straight track Final.
Kennel Capers AUGUST 2019 5
NEWS
Racing Report
Racing Manager Shaun Mathieson
SA Oaks and SA Derby in September
GOTBA Oaks, Derby and The Group 3 SA Oaks and SA Derby to be run in September this
Waterloo Cup in September year will be for greyhounds whelped on or after 1st June 2017
(27 months) which has stayed the same as the last few years.
Feature meetings for Coursing come up in September with the GRSA will continue to leave the eligibility date at 27 months
Oaks and Derby on Sunday, 1st September and the 2019 GOTBA in support of trainers, breeders and owners of young up and
Waterloo Cup on Sunday, 15th September at Virginia. coming greyhounds, however, it is important that these series’ be
The Oaks and Derby are for bitches and dogs whelped on or after supported by our local participants. If the series’ are not supported
1/7/17with greyhounds required to have competed at Coursing with nominations locally and from Interstate then GRSA will have
to be eligible. The Waterloo Cup is always a feature on the Clubs no option but to consider altering the age restriction to 30 months
program and will wind up their 2019 season. to ensure sufficient support for these races in 2020. In support of
these series’ GRSA has kept the Heats of the Oaks on the same
night as the Derby with Heats on Thursday, 12th September and
the Group 3 Finals on Thursday, 19th September.
Kings and Queens feature The Dates are:
Coffex Coffee Oaks (Group 3):
later this month $5,545 Heats – Thursday, 12th September
Again this year GRSA will conduct the Kings and Queens Feature $35,000 Final – Thursday, 19th September
series with Heats on Thursday, 29th August and a $7,500 Final
BGC Industrial Cleaning Supplies SA Derby (Group 3):
on Thursday, 5th September in continued support of any
greyhound affected by the change to the GCA Age Restricted $5,545 Heats – Thursday, 12th September
Classics change a few years ago. $35,000 Final – Thursday, 19th September
The eligibility for this series is for dogs and bitches whelped • Nominations for the Heats close Monday, 9th September at 9.00am.
between 1st March 2017 and 31st May 2017.
Performed Maidens are eligible (raced or qualy trialled).
It will be dependent upon nominations, however, we would like 2019 TAB Group 1 Adelaide
to run a dogs Heat and a bitches Heat separately with greyhounds
qualifying into the Final. If there are not sufficient nominations Cup race dates and conditions
for either sex then these Heats may be mixed as a one off Heat TAB Adelaide Cup Race Dates:
into a Final or a couple of mixed Heats. Special conditions apply,
however, these races will be non-penalty. Thursday 3rd October : TAB Adelaide Cup Open Heats x up to 8
@ $11,435 each ($7,995, $2,290, $1,150)
• Nominations close Monday, 26th August at 9.00am with GRSA.
Friday 11th October: TAB Adelaide Cup Final @ $107,500 ($75,000
to the winner, $20,000, $10,000, unplaced $500)
Gawler Show dates and changes TAB Adelaide Cup Consolation @ $11,435 each ($7,995, $2,290,
$1,150)
August means that it is coming up to Gawler Show time, so some Total prizemoney and trophies for Heats, Final and Consolation:
Gawler meetings will be transferred to Angle Park this year. $210,415.
This year the Annual Gawler Show will be held on the weekend Nominations: TAB Adelaide Cup Heats close Monday, 30th
of Saturday, 24th and Sunday, 25th August. Racing on Friday, 23rd September with GRSA at 9.00am.
August will be at Angle Park on the Finish On Lure (as there are
finals on this program from Heats on Wednesday, 14th August this Nominations can be made on-line, please specify Adelaide Cup
meeting will also be a Finish On Lure meeting). Racing on Tuesday, or on a Multi Nomination Form.
27th August will be at Angle Park and will be raced with the Finish Automatic qualifiers for TAB Adelaide Cup Heats (if nominated):
On Lure. Both meetings will carry the normal prizemoney for both
these days and will be considered APD Provincial 2 for grading a) Winner of the Coffex Coffee SA Oaks on Thursday, 19th
September.
Trials will be cancelled at Gawler on Thursday, 22nd August due to
Show preparations. We will hopefully have the track ready to trial b) Winner of the BGC Industrial Cleaning Supplies SA Derby on
again on Thursday, 29th August, but this will be dependent on the Thursday, 19th September.
weather over the Show weekend. There will be trials at Angle Park Automatic qualifiers for TAB Adelaide Cup Final (if nominated):
on Wednesday, 21st August and on Saturday, 24th August.
a) Winner of the State Of Origin Match Race Series (SA V Vic) on
Thursday, 26th September.
6 Kennel Capers E D IT ION 77
Spring Cuervo claims Greyhound of the Month
Greyhound of the Month
award for July went to
Spring Cuervo for trainer
Troy Murray which was
undefeated in all four of his
starts in July.
The son of Kinloch Brae and Spring Grace
started the month with a sizzling 29.77
win at headquarters in Grade 5 company
before stepping up to mixed company
and repeating the dose with a slick 29.83
win the week later. His next start was in YHOUN
RE
Open company and again showed his G
D
ability by taking care of our best sprinters
in a flying 29.78. His last start for the month July
was in a Heat of the Group 3 Darwin Cup
SPRING CUERVO
OF
where he won again and would start one
TH H T
of the favourites in the Group 3 final a E MON
week later. TRAINER TROY MURRAY
At the end of the month Spring Cuervo’s
record stood at 23 starts for 10 wins and 5
placings and earnings around $22,000.
Alfieri produces Run of the Month at Murray Bridge
The Run of the Month
for July was Alfieri for
trainer Bill Wudarczyk after
he produced a sizzling
performance at Murray
Bridge on Sunday, 21st July
in a Grade 6 event over
the 530m. RUN
OF THE MONTH
Starting a long odds on favourite, he
flew around the Bridge in a track record
performance of 29.74 after he led
July ALFIERI
throughout and won by over 6 lengths. TRAINER BILL WUDARCZYK
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Kennel Capers AUGUST 2019 7
R ACI NG RE P OR T
‘Origin-al’ path to Adelaide by the GRSA grader to represent SA. Victoria will already have a
qualifier (if nominated) from their highest placed Victorian trained
Cup part of exciting cross- greyhound in their Speedstar series at Sandown on Sunday, 15th
September. The other three best greyhounds nominated from Vic
state initiatives
will be selected by the GRSA grader to represent Vic.
The Grader will use whatever information he has available to
Victorian and South Australian-based trainers will have a new select those greyhounds including liasing with GRV for the
direct path to the Group 1 Adelaide Cup Final under exciting new Victorian selections. The SA Graders decision will be final. Those
cross-State initiatives being introduced by Greyhound Racing greyhounds not selected from Interstate will be given the
Victoria (GRV) and Greyhound Racing South Australia (GRSA). opportunity to solo trial or race in another event on the night.
Reserves will be declared with one from SA and one from Victoria
The industry-first initiatives include the winner of GRSA’s State of
depending on nominations to replace the States representative
Origin series, to be held at Angle Park on 26th September, being
if scratched. For example the SA reserve will only replace an SA
guaranteed a berth in the $75,000 to-the-winner Adelaide Cup
scratching.
Final on 11th October. The State of Origin series is run along similar
lines to Sandown’s Speed Star, with four Vic-trained greyhounds The Grader will rate the four greyhounds from each State in order
clashing with four locals under match race conditions. from 1 to 4 with 1 being the highest rated greyhound. The head
to head matches will be decided by the two 1 rated greyhounds
The format sees the GRSA grader select the best four nominated
competing against each other and then it will be 2 v 2, 3 v 3 and
greyhounds from each State and rank them from 1 to 4, with 1
4 v 4. Prizemoney for each individual match will also reflect 1
being the highest rank. The head-to-head match races will pit
to 4 with the 1 rated greyhounds receiving the most amount of
the two number 1 sprinters from each State against each other,
money. However, the overall winner will still be determined based
followed by 2 vs 2, 3 vs 3 and 4 vs 4, with the overall winning
around the times the greyhounds run so all greyhounds have that
greyhound earning $7,500. The State of Origin series was
opportunity.
introduced in 2018 and is sure to create even greater interest
among Victorian trainers in its second year with the inclusion of PRIZEMONEY:
the massive carrot of bypassing the Adelaide Cup Heats.
Winners of match races – 1 v 1 – Winner $4,750, 2 v 2 – Winner
A guaranteed Adelaide Cup spot isn’t the only benefit awaiting $4,500, 3 v 3 – Winner $4,250, 4 v 4 – Winner $4,000.
the State of Origin winner. In addition to gaining direct entry into
Overall State of Origin winner (based on overall times) $7,500,
the Adelaide Cup Final, the State of Origin victor will also secure
second $2,500, third $1,000.
a position in the Group 3 Sandown Shootout, the four-sprinter
feature to be run on 14th November. The winner of the SA State of Origin (SA or VIC greyhound) will
be guaranteed a spot into the Group 1 Adelaide Cup final (11th
Another innovation will see the winner of the Adelaide Cup
October) 2 weeks later and will be required to by pass the Heats.
receive automatic entry, should connections accept, into the
invitation-only Group 1 Topgun at The Meadows, which will be
run this year on 9th November. With positions in the Adelaide
Cup and Shootout on offer, State of Origin places will be keenly
sought after and the winner of Sandown’s Speed Star series, to
be held on 15th September, will be rewarded with one of the four
Victorian spots in the Origin series.
&
1. Highest placed Victorian in the September Speed Star (15th
September) at Sandown gains automatic entry (if they accept) into
SA State Of Origin Race to represent Vic (26th September).
2. Winner of the SA State of Origin Race (SA or VIC greyhound)
gains automatic entry (if they accept) into the Group 2 Shootout at
Sandown (14th November).
3. Winner of the SA State of Origin (SA or VIC greyhound) will
be guaranteed a spot into the Group 1 Adelaide Cup final (11th
October) 2 weeks later (Bypasses the Heats).
REPRODUCTION
4. Winner of the Group 1 Adelaide Cup gains automatic THINK TIVER ROAD
entry (if they accept) into the Group 1 Topgun at the Meadows
(9th November). Services include:
In-House Progesterone Testing
Conditions of the State of Origin series: Frozen Semen Collections and Freezes
Chilled Semen Collection
The State of Origin Match Race series between South Australia Semen Transport Worldwide
and Victoria will be held on Thursday, 26th Septembe. Frozen Semen Storage
Nominations close at 9am on Monday, 23rd September Semen Analysis
with GRSA. Artificial Insemination
Ultrasounds
Eligibility as to who represents South Australia or Victoria would be
Boarding services
based around the Nationals conditions. Greyhounds would need
to be trained in either State 76 days out of the last 150 prior to the Contact us (08) 7231 3099
date of the race (26th September).
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The best four greyhounds nominated from SA will be selected
8 Kennel Capers E D IT ION 77
Country Cup Final Prizemoney
2019 SA Country Cup 1st $5,000
Below are details of how and where greyhounds can qualify for 2nd $1,250
the $7,500 SA Country Cup Final, to be run at Angle Park over 515 3rd $650
metres on Adelaide Cup G-SIX Final night Friday 11th October 2019. Unplaced $200
Conditions
• All South Australian Greyhound Racing Clubs outside of Angle
Park will conduct heats, or nominate greyhounds from which Gawler Classic 2019 in late August
the Greyhound Racing SA Grading Department will choose GRSA has brought forward the Gawler Classic series to be run
two representatives. These meetings are Gawler Provincial prior to the Group 3 Finals of each series to encourage support.
2, Murray Bridge One Turn Provincial 1 or 2 and Mount
Gambier Provincial 2. (Performances at Gawler Provincial 1 Generally these series’ are not well supported after the two
meetings are not eligible for consideration) Preludes at Angle Park and the Group 3 Final. The Gawler Classic
fro 2019 will be run at the end of this month. See details below -
• The event is open to all South Australian greyhounds that
are not above Grade 5 at Angle Park (APK City A & APM City B Heats Gawler Classic 2019 – 531m (SA Bred Greyhounds paid up
meetings only) over 515 metres at the time of nomination. for Classic 2019. Final Friday 6/9/19) Not G-Six
Winner of each event takes a penalty including the final.
• Nominations for the Heats close at 9am on Monday, 26th August
Special Exceptions:
Mount Gambier Club is allowed to include non-South Australian New transfer of ownership form
trainers under strict conditions:
1. The trainer has had starters at 15 meetings for Mt Gambier in
to include proof of purchase
the previous 12 months. Participants are advised that as from 1st September 2019 a new
Transfer of Ownership Form is to be completed if wanting to seek
2. The trainer can only qualify for one of the clubs. grading exemptions.
3. The trainer must have trained the greyhound nominated for The new Form has a Proof of Purchase section, this requires
the previous 3 months. purchasers to lodge documentation confirming the purchase
• Graders’ discretion will be used to determine the of the greyhound or if no documentation is available then it is a
best nominated. requirement for the Statutory Declaration to be completed. If a
Transfer of Ownership Form is lodged without the completion
• The greyhound must be SA trained (except Mount Gambier of this section then NO grading exemptions will be applied to
as above). the greyhound. The form is available on our website and is also
o A South Australian trained greyhound is defined as one included in this edition of Kennel Capers.
that has been racing in SA for a period of not less than
3 out of the 6 months immediately prior to the time
of nomination. GRSA trialling schedule updated
• The greyhound must have started at least 2 times in the last 12 • Murray Bridge from 6pm Tuesday and 8am Friday. STAT and
months at the track it is attempting to represent. Qualys once a month to be run at 6.50pm – 7.15pm the same
as Angle Park. Dates will be Tuesday 13/8/19 and 10/9/19.
• There will be a maximum of two heats per Club with
the winners of each heat qualifying. If there is only one heat • Gawler from 7am Monday and 7am Thursday. Thursday is
conducted then the first two placegetters will qualify. STAT and Qualys every week
• The two reserves will be determined firstly by a ballot of the • Angle Park from 6pm Wednesday and 7am Saturday. STAT
second placegetters from all heats. The third placegetters and Qualys every Wednesday for the corresponding Monday
will then be considered by ballot if required. If a heat was not APM meeting (12 days later due to nominations)
conducted at the track, then that track is not included in the
ballot. Should a greyhound be withdrawn prior to the ballot,
the next placed greyhound from that Club’s heat will
be selected. Super bonus for SA bred greyhounds
• Once a greyhound has qualified from a Qualifying Heat, it is The super-bonus scheme is premised upon 100% dividend to
not eligible to compete at another track in this series, unless breeders for SA Bred greyhounds. The super bonus will only be
there are insufficient nominations to fill the field. paid out to breeders residing in South Australia.
• Once qualified for the Country Cup Final the greyhound will The following is a summary of the bonus by race:
be ineligible for the Adelaide Cup series or any other race on RACE SUPER-BONUS - Adelaide Cup (515m) - G1 $12,500,
this Cup Final night. Adelaide Cup (515m) – 2ND $5,000, Adelaide Cup (515m) – 3RD
$2,500, Adelaide Cup finalist $1,000, BGC SA Derby (515m) – G3
• Lead up Heats may be up to 8 greyhounds however the Final
$3,500, BGC SA Derby (515m) – 2ND $1,500, BGC SA Derby (515m)
on Adelaide Cup night will be a G-SIX Final
– 3RD $750, Coffex Coffee SA Oaks(515m) – G3 $3,500, Coffex
Qualifying Coffee SA Oaks(515m) – 2ND $1,500, Coffex Coffee SA Oaks(515m)
Track Dist. Date of Meeting – 3RD $750, Gawler Gold Cup (531m) - G3 $5,000, Mount Gambier
Mt Gambier 512m Sunday 22.09.19 Cup (512m) - Listed $2,500, Murray Bridge Cup (455m) - Listed
Murray Bridge 455m Sunday 22.09.19 $2,500, Group 1 victory (interstate) $10,000, Group 2 victory
Gawler 531m Friday 27.09.19 (interstate) $5,000, Group 3 victory (interstate) $2,500
Kennel Capers AUGUST 2019 9
R ACI NG RE P OR T
Auto sorting for grading Grading changes from
to start next month Grading Review Panel
GRSA advises that they have been in the process of auto
The main change from the GRP was that when a greyhound
sorting the Order of Preference for Grading purposes. For a
comes to SA from Interstate for its first start that if it has won
long period this has been a manual process.
4 or less races it should be considered a Grade 6 even if it
This will reduce this part of the process by about 1 hour and has won Grade 5 races (Metropolitan Grade 5 races - 460m
will remove some of the discretion of the Grader because it – 590m) in their State will affect Grade 6). There will be no
will also incorporate all greyhounds, even those off the Order retrospective grading for greyhounds already in SA with a
with a Weighted Points Score (WPS) table. starting date 9th September.
GRSA has made some changes to the Order of Preference Updated part of the guidelines which includes the changes to
which include - Metropolitan distance ranges of tracks.
• No 5 – Qualifying trials will be managed separately GRADING OF INTERSTATE GREYHOUNDS
outside the automation
Greyhounds owned or trained Interstate will be graded on
• Remove St Leger & Champion Puppy heats reference their current city grade on the track/or tracks from the State in
which they are owned or trained.
• Remove 6 months criteria reference
PURCHASING OF INTERSTATE GREYHOUNDS
• Remove Grader giving preference to performances
over 400m Greyhounds purchased from Interstate into 100% South
Australia Ownership which are currently higher than a Grade
• Swap No 9 (Placed 2 of last 3 in City) and No 10 (One win
5 Interstate (over any distance) on a Metropolitan track will
from last 3 in City)
initially be graded into Grade 5 events, provided that the
• Any reference about Pathway or Time Graded is removed Transfer of Ownership together with the proof of purchase is
from this file lodged with GRSA prior to close of nominations. There will be
no retrospective grading once the Transfer of Ownership has
• Update Track Classifications based on new file for WPS
been approved.
(Weighted Points Score)
GRADE 6 ELIGIBILITY
• For WPS (Fell is considered as 4th and FTF is next
available placing) Non- SA Bred greyhounds from Interstate that have won five
or more races at any track are not eligible for Grade 6 Grade.
The WPS will assist with the selection of those greyhounds not
However, if a greyhound has won a Metropolitan Grade 5 or
on the Order of Preference so all greyhounds will effectively
above between (460m – 590m) they are not eligible.
be sorted into an order for selection.
SA Bred greyhounds that have been trained Interstate and are
GRSA has the support from the GRP that when using the
transferred back to an SA trainer, will revert to their eligible
automation that if the order of entry by Order of Preference,
grade at each track in SA, however, if they have won a Grade
Race wins or WPS is discovered to be incorrect after fields
5 or above event at any Metropolitan meeting (460m – 590m)
have been drawn that GRSA will not redraw the race in
they will be ineligible for Grade 6 events.
question (so long as the greyhound is correctly graded).
If this did occur then the affected greyhound will get first
preference at its next nomination.
Implementation of this process is scheduled for Monday, 9th Syndication interest from trainers
September barring any unforeseen delays. Greyhound Racing SA is interested in gaining feedback from
This will allow for our fields to be released much sooner trainers who would be interested in having their details made
due to automation. GRSA requests some patience during available to any prospective syndicate groups.
implementation from the Industry if there are any issues that GRSA receives a number of queries from owners about getting
come about, however, there will be plenty of positives with involved with their friends however it is quite hard for them to
this process. find a trainer. Those trainers who are comfortable with this please
respond to Shaun Mathieson via email shaun.mathieson@grsa.
com.au or phone (08) 8243 7100. These details would only be
made available to syndicate groups.
Rearers details required
GRSA would like to build a list of Rearers available in SA.
If you are comfortable to have your details made available to the
industry for you to provide Rearing services please reply to Shaun
Mathieson via email shaun.mathieson@grsa.com.au or phone (08)
8243 7100
10 Kennel Capers E D IT ION 77Weighted point Race Class & Grade 1st 2nd
SA WPS Table
3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th
score table CTA
Grade 1 112 96 88 44 40 36 32
All greyhounds will also have a WPS Grade 2 104 88 80 40 36 32 28
calculated based upon the WPS table. Grade 3 96 80 72 36 32 28 24
Grade 4 88 72 64 32 28 24 20
There is no age criteria on the start Grade 5 80 64 56 28 24 20 16
dates when calculating the WPS. Grade 6 80 64 56 28 24 20 16
The WPS must be calculated on the Grade 7 80 64 56 28 24 20 16
greyhound’s last 5 Race starts. If the Maiden 36 32 28 14 12 10 8
greyhound has not competed in 5 CTB
Races, the pro-rata WPS will be applied. Grade 1 84 72 66 33 30 27 24
Grade 2 78 66 60 30 17 24 21
Pro-rata WPS Grade 3 72 60 54 27 24 21 18
Greyhounds that have not yet Grade 4 66 54 48 24 21 18 15
Grade 5 60 48 42 21 18 15 12
competed in five (5) starts are allocated
Grade 6 60 48 42 21 18 15 12
points on a pro-rata or an average over
Grade 7 60 48 42 21 18 15 12
five (5) starts with a weighting of 80%
Maiden 36 32 28 14 12 10 8
applied to the "pro-rata" points.
PR1
To calculate the points of a greyhound Grade 1 84 72 66 33 30 27 24
that has not competed in five (5) starts: Grade 2 78 66 60 30 17 24 21
Grade 3 72 60 54 27 24 21 18
1. divide the greyhound’s total points Grade 4 66 54 48 24 21 18 15
by the amount of starts it has Grade 5 60 48 42 21 18 15 12
competed in Grade 6 60 48 42 21 18 15 12
Grade 7 60 48 42 21 18 15 12
2. multiply the new average by the
Maiden 36 32 28 14 12 10 8
difference between 5 and the
PR2
number of actual starts and apply
Grade 1 70 60 55 28 25 22 19
the 80% discount weighting Grade 2 65 55 50 25 22 19 16
3. add the result to the actual points Grade 3 60 50 45 22 19 16 14
earned from the greyhound’s starts. Grade 4 55 45 40 19 16 14 12
Grade 5 50 40 35 17 14 12 10
Examples for working out the points of Grade 6 50 40 35 17 14 12 10
greyhounds using this method: Grade 7 50 40 35 17 14 12 10
Maiden 36 32 28 14 12 10 8
One Start = 36 points 36 / 1 = 36; 36 x 4
CTR
= 144 x 0.8 = 115; 115 + 36 = 151 points
Grade I 56 48 44 22 20 18 16
Two Starts = 46 points 46 / 2 = 23; 23 x Grade 2 52 44 40 20 18 16 14
3 = 69 x 0.8 = 55; 55 + 46 = 101 points Grade 3 48 40 36 18 16 14 12
Grade 4 44 36 32 16 14 12 10
Four Starts = 84 points 84 / 4 = 21; 21 x 1 Grade 5 40 32 28 14 12 10 8
= 21 x 0.8 = 16; 16 + 84 = 100 points Grade 6 40 32 28 14 12 10 8
Grade 7 40 32 28 14 12 10 8
Maiden 36 32 28 14 12 10 8
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Kennel Capers AUGUST 2019 11I N TEGR I T Y
Integrity
Stewarding, Animal Welfare and Licensing
Integrity Manager Lisa Michalanney
Presentation of greyhound as it can react with biological tissues, causing irritation and
cell death. Reactions are most severe on sensitive tissues
at kennelling time
such as the respiratory system and eyes.
• Should not be mixed with other household cleaners
Trainers are reminded to ensure they are aware of and adhere as the mixture may result in the release of chlorine gas.
to kennelling times set by the Controlling Body. When chlorine gas contacts moist tissues (i.e. eyes and
lungs) hydrochloric acid results, this damages airways, can
Recently there have been occasions where greyhounds have
cause asphyxiation and can result in death.
been presented for kennelling after the advertised kennel
closing time and trainers have expected their greyhounds to When using bleach, the following is critical:
have been kennelled. Stewards refer trainers to GAR 31 (in
• There must be adequate ventilation to ensure safety of
particular part 4, as highlighted below) which reads:
humans and canines;
R31 Presentation of greyhound for racing and kennelling time
• Contact time on surfaces must be adequate to have time
(1) The handler of a greyhound drawn for an Event shall to kill germs, viruses etc. Contact time should be at least five
present the correct greyhound to the Stewards at or before (5) minutes;
the time specified in sub-rule 2.
• Greyhounds - should be removed from housing areas
(2) Unless otherwise specified, a greyhound drawn for an when cleaning.
Event shall be in the hands of the Stewards not later than 45
Signs of bleach related illness:
minutes before the advertised starting time of the first Event
of the meeting or qualifying trial. • Reddened, irritated or teary eyes
• Mild irritation to skin
(3) The Stewards may alter the kennelling time referred to in
• Irritation of the respiratory system
sub-rule (2) if deemed necessary.
Veterinarians recommend the following alternatives to bleach:
(4) A greyhound not presented pursuant to sub-rule (2) shall
not be allowed to compete in the Event for which it has • Virkon S
been drawn and shall be prohibited from competing in any • F10SC Veterinary Disinfectant
Event for a period of not less than 28 days commencing
Any questions about bleach and cleaning kennels can be
on the date on which the failure to comply with sub-rule
directed to the Animal Welfare department.
(2) occurred, provided however that the Stewards or
Controlling Body may revoke or vary such order
of prohibition.
Reminder – free carpet squares
Stewards ask that trainers are proactive to ensure greyhounds
are kennelled prior to the advertised closing time – just being on for bedding
course by that time does not guarantee you will be permitted All trainers are offered free carpet squares for kennel bedding
to kennel and race. Stewards will be monitoring this and issuing through the relationship the Animal Welfare team has with
penalties in cases of non-compliance. Discount City Carpets and Carpet Call.
The carpet will be cut to approximately 1000 x 600 and we can
MBR race day trials help arrange collection from Angle Park or Mount Gambier. If
you are interested in this, please phone the Animal Welfare team
Participants should be aware that if they are intending to trial
or ask about this service at your next kennel inspection.
on race day at Murray Bridge, trials will only be available on the
track that is racing that day i.e. Sunday u-shaped track meeting,
then only that track is available for trials as that will be the only Racing Statistics - July 2019
track prepared.
MARRING: 3
The race day policy has been updated to reflect this.
FAILING TO PURSUE: 3
Bleach for cleaning kennels UNSATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE: 1
Bleach is a common product used to clean and disinfect
SWABS TAKEN JULY 2019: 150
surfaces such as kennel houses.
It is important that bleach is diluted prior to use as per the
manufacturer’s instruction to ensure the safety of humans and Inquiries and notifications
canines.
N/A.
Bleach:
All reports from Stewards inquiries and appeal decisions can
• Is corrosive and caution should be taken when using it
be found at www.grsa.com.au under the Integrity banner.
12 Kennel Capers E D IT ION 77New Licences - July 2019
Owner: Jason Newman (T), John Peacock (R), John Lawson (N),
The Golden Rules
Since the introduction of cobalt and arsenic thresholds, all
Amanda Mattner (N), Graeme Oxford (R), Zachariah Walker (N), Trent participants should be reminded – in their own best interests – that
Toy (N), Timothy Millard (N), Jakob Franks (N), Richard Mattner (N), there are a number of Golden Rules that can help them to avoid
Kingsley Schupelius (N), Nathan Mclachlan (N), Scott Mumford (N), making any such breaches (for prohibited substances generally) and
Robert Bradridge (N), David Baxter (N), Anthony Verner (N), Matthew which should be adhered to as principles of best practice:
Thomas (N), Tina Mumford (N)
- Always consult your vet to seek guidance in relation to
Owner Attendant: Cameron Pidgeon (R), Peter Czupak (U), Kurt any of the products that you are using, any associated risks
Donsberg (U), Samuel Lange (N), Geoffrey Flannigan (U), Kerry Brown and other relevant context
(N), Mark Stasiak (R), Brittany Beattie (R), Ashleigh Elliott (R)
- Review the range of any feeds or supplements that you
Tier 3 Trainer: Luke Collins (R) typically purchase and, wherever it is reasonable to do so,
replace products containing substances that could
Tier 2 Trainer: Shaun Laffin (R), Cathy Harris (R) contribute to a threshold breach under the rules (eg. cobalt)
with alternative products
Licensed New Owner Syndicate Members : Brendon Horvot (1), Nathan
Thomas (1), Mark Brine (1) - Observe the instructions on any products that you use and
adhere strictly to those directions (having regard for
New Registration Syndicate Names: Dwinx (1), Maxii Racing (2), The prescribed amounts, frequency of administration/
Ruff-Necks (3), Never Tear Us Apart (4), Mt. Coopers (5) application, methodology for administering/applying)
- Ensure a greyhound is never administered any treatment on
*Number in brackets is used to identify licensed owners race day other than as relates to its feeding and drinking
that are new to that particular syndicate. requirements (GAR83(A)(1) treats this as a specific offence)
(P) Provisional Only (N) New Licences (R) Renewals (U) - Refrain from the use of injectable treatments (eg. Vitamin
Upgrade of License (DG) Downgrade of License B12) to any extent that is practical, including ensuring a
(RA) Re Apply (T) Transfer from interstate. greyhound is not administered any injectables the day
before an event
Our registered participants have the responsibility to ensure that
greyhounds are presented to the track free of any prohibited
If you substances. This information is offered as advice in good faith
KNOW
and should not be relied on as a defence in the event of a
breach occurring.
something or of someone who is
involved in illegal practices Council dog registrations
Dogs and Cats Online (DACO), the central database for all dog
registrations in South Australia, has generated a mail out of
TELL
renewals across the State.
Now is a really important time to ensure greyhounds that have
left or entered your kennel are updated as it is the responsibility
of the trainer or breeder of greyhounds to transfer sold, retired
us in absolute confidence so
or greyhounds that have transferred kennels to be removed from
that we can investigate and if their council ‘list’.
necessary prosecute In the first instance, any questions or issues with dog registration
should be referred directly back to your local council. Several
councils have contacted GRSA looking for assistance with
And help us participants who have had difficulty registering greyhounds this
PROTECT
year and we will assist if we can, but ultimately council needs to
manage their registrations.
It is a requirement of holding a trainer and/or breeder licence
with GRSA that you comply with legislative requirements of dog
the future of our great industry
registration and this forms part of a registered kennel address
being approved by GRSA to house greyhounds.
GRSA also monitors the prices set by council of individual
greyhound and dog permit rates. Prior to registration time, we
approached the LGA to lobby for a uniform approach to fee-
setting. Now we are working with individual councils with higher
than average greyhound registration rates to seek financial relief
for our participants in those areas.
REPORT IN CONFIDENCE ON (08) 8243 7116 OR EMAIL ADMIN@GRSA.COM.AU
Kennel Capers AUGUST 2019 13I N TEGR I T Y
Projects Update
Strategic Projects Manager Scott Wuchatsch
Murray Bridge Straight Track is off and racing
It was an historic moment for greyhound
racing in South Australia last month, with
the commencement of the first nationally
broadcast SA straight track race meeting
at the new Murray Bridge racing facility.
The first meeting was a renowned
success, with all infrastructure and systems
standing up to racing for the very first time.
Congratulations to Christine Costa and
Bosco Stamenkovic on being the first to
train a winner on the new track with Halfeti
Rose .
Whilst the delays in getting the straight
track off and running were frustrating,
mostly due to the development of the
new Steriline remote/battery operated
lure, they were probably a blessing
in disguise, as it has allowed for the
continued development and fine tuning of
the lure.
The decision to close off the 300m chute
start was decisively made by management
and the works required to facilitate that
change were made adhering to some
very tight timeframes. Congratulations
must go to the maintenance team down
at Murray Bridge - Darren Pearce, Peter
Duthie and Peter Lee for their efforts in this
regard.
A special mention to the team from
Steriline Racing who managed to design,
engineer, construct and install the crane
system within a three week period from
initial discussions from representatives of
GRSA. The end result is a highly functional
system, albeit one that will require further
development to meet GRSA’s final
expectations.
Head of Maintenance Terry Winder was
also instrumental in ensuring the crane Dr. Chris Doyle with Christine Costa and
installation project ran on time and that Halfeti Rose who won the very first straight
track race at Murray Bridge, the Dr. Chris
GRSA were ultimately able to meet its
Doyle Maiden Stake.
commitments to the National Straight Track
Championships, the Final of which will be
held this coming Sunday at Healesville. In regards to the straight track racing trialling and racing.
surface, whilst it has been down for
Like any new track there is going to be the At this current point there are no
many months, the introduction of high
initial period where staff and participants outstanding items to be completed
volume trialling and racing still requires
are going to need to become familiar at Murray Bridge, however, GRSA is
the team to familiarise themselves with
with the new track and as such patience investigating the possibility of a dedicated
the ongoing preparation process. As the
as always will be required until these slipping track on the southern boundary
seasons change, the learning will continue
processes are bedded down. and additional vegetation and tree planting
however the goal will always remain – to
to provide windbreaks at the venue.
provide a safe and consistent surface for all
14 Kennel Capers E D IT ION 77Mount Gambier kennel house project set to begin
The project to refurbish the current Mount Gambier kennel
house is scheduled to commence this Friday (16/8). The
project will involve a complete strip out of existing kennel
house, with the main aim of replacing the current brick/
concrete kennels with modern stainless steel equivalents.
Racing will continue throughout the project with a temporary
kennel house building being erected and the new stainless
kennels being configured into race bays. The existing pre-
meeting area and veterinary room will continue to be used
throughout the project, with the majority of work occurring in
the main kennel area.
There may be some minor disruptions or changes to logistics
throughout race meetings and trials and we again ask for
patience from participants in dealing with these interruptions.
The project is scheduled to run for approximately six weeks,
however this is dependent on the availability and the progress
of contractors in undertaking the necessary works. GRSA is
confident that the project will run on time.
Special thanks to MGGRC Maintenance Officer Tim Manterfield
for the assistance he has provided in organising contractors
and managing the project at a local level. Tim will be busy
throughout the project undertaking some of the works whilst
continuing his normal roles to facilitate trials and racing.
PUPS FOR SALE
Dyna Double One
x Yeardley
Yeardley is a nicely bred bitch by Bartrim Bale x
Sealin The Deal. She was raced lightly and had 32
starts for 9-2-4 including a best time of 29.84 at
Angle Park.
This is her second litter and the first to El Grand
Senor are just starting to hit the track.
Yeardley’s litter sister Mercedes Lass produced Rio
Brave 17 starts 7-4-1 with best times at Ipswich
30.26 and Albion 29.74.
Another sister Reshuffle produced Above Average
18 starts 10-4-2 and some of Reshuffle’s second
litter to KC and All were purchased through the Only 2 dogs and a bitch (all fawn) remain
greyhound national draft. for sale from a litter of 10.
This line has thrown multiple group finalists Dogs $2,500 each | Bitch $2,000
which include El Grand Seal (G2 Healesville cup),
Valladares (G1 Adelaide Cup) and Rio Brave (G1 Call Ryan 0402 429 449
Silver Chief).
Breeder registration number DACO133124
Kennel Capers AUGUST 2019 15MARKE TING MAT TERS
Marketing Matters
Marketing Manager Matt Watson
Another successful GAP Channel 9 News feature GAP
Adoption and Foster Day Late last month GRSA CEO Matt Corby was interviewed on
Channel 9 News regarding our Greyhound Adoption Program,
and the recent initiatives we have set up with local charities,
Last month we held our first ‘extended hours’ Adoption and Little Heroes Foundation and Operation Flinders Foundation.
Foster Day with great success.
If somebody fosters a greyhound through either charity, we
The event ran from 10am-6pm, with a large rush of people will donate $1000 to that charity once the greyhound passes
flowing in as doors opened at 10am, and people continued to its green collar! We are excited to link up with these great SA
attend looking to adopt and foster throughout the day! charities and help them continue their great work.
We are holding our next Adoption and Foster Event this Friday, If you are interested in this please visit:
16th August 11am-3pm here at Angle Park.
• Little Heroes Foundation: http://houndsforheroes.com.au/
• Operation Flinders: https://operationflinders.org.au/
greyhound
Golden Bone commences
Catch the Dogcast!
We are a couple
weeks into our annual
Golden Bone Tipping
Competition.
After great success in 2018, the Dogcast is back in 2019 and
better than ever to preview SA's biggest feature races. We had over 650 enter
into the first round,
RadioTABs Tim Edwards is back to host the show with GRSA's so there is a lot of
very own Shaun competition to win the
Mathieson where they'll major prize of $10,000
review the current news and weekly prizes of
in SA greyhound racing $250. Some of the
and preview the big scores from the first 2
upcoming races including weeks have been unreal,
interviews with trainers. showing we have some
Stay tuned to GRSA's real tipping pro’s in
Facebook and website our midst.
for new episodes and
you can listen to The Keep up the tipping and
Dogcast via the GRSA good luck to everyone!
website, Podbean.com or
iTunes on Apple devices.
16 Kennel Capers E D IT ION 77Tim Richards goes above and beyond!!
Recently Tim Richards privately rehomed
one of his greyhounds, Allen Jersey to
Michelle who then took him on a trip to
her shack at Blanchetown.
Unfortunately when she opened the car
door at the shack, Allen Jersey bolted
out and ran into dense scrubland. There
was about 50 square km’s of this dense
scrubland, where Michelle and a small
search party had to search through for
the next 3 days with no luck, apart from a
couple sightings.
On the 4th day, Tim left at 3am in the
morning and voluntarily drove the 2 hour
journey down from his house at Meningie
to Blanchetown to help look for Allen
Jersey. Using a training toy and by calling
out, Tim was able to locate and get Allen
Jersey within the hour! Fortunately, Allen
Jersey wasn’t physically hurt and was just
a little hungry after a few days in the bush.
Tim reunited Allen with Michelle after
Allen had a well-earned feed and some
good rest. went above and beyond for Allen Jersey breed in general. People like Tim are a
and Michelle! For a greyhound that isn’t credit to the greyhound industry and
You may have already seen this story in Tim’s current care - it really does show our community!
online or in The Advertiser, but we the passion our trainers have for their
thought it was absolutely worthwhile Thankyou Tim! If anyone see’s Tim, please
greyhounds, whether it is for a current
sharing this story again, showing how Tim give him a well-deserved pat on the back!
race dog or a retiree, and their love of the
PUPPIES FOR SALE
WORM BURNER X ROC THE BELVUE
Whelped 14/1/19 | 7 months old – half the rearing done!
Rock The Belvue
59 starts for 9-9-10
Best Time: Angle Park 515m - 29.92
6 pups left to
She is a half-sister to Sidney’s Shadow.
pick from
Sidney’s Shadow when put to Worm Burner produced -
Shorino
18 Starts 5 wins 7 placings $24,000 in prizemoney
$
4,000 each
Phone Tony on
Errington
21 starts 7 wins 6 placings $10,000 in prizemoney
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And these three are just 2 year olds!
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Kennel Capers AUGUST 2019 17I N TEGR I T Y
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Kennel Capers E D IT ION 77GAP NEWS
GAP NEWS
Thank you Gino! Latest updates from GAP
As previously advised, GAP have been increasing the number
of assessments in the monthly schedule.
The GAP SA team
would like to say a big We continue to look to increase these further in order to offer a
wider variety of times to meet participants varying requirements.
THANK YOU to Gino The following graph depicts the number of assessments that
Grgurovic for his kind have been occurring on a monthly basis.
donation of $500 he
made to the program Number of Dogs Assessed
after his recent success
80
70
with his greyhound 60
Miss Breakout. 50 Future expected rate
40
RIGHT: Gino pictured with GRSA
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Chairman Grantley Stevens accepting
the Champion Puppy Final trophy, 20
10
0
Upcoming assessment dates Aug-18 Sep-18 Oct-18 Nov-18 Dec-18 Jan-19 Feb-19 Mar-19 Apr-19 May-19 Jun-19 Jul-19
Trainers please note the upcoming assessment dates: We have also been working on reducing the time between
assessment and entry into the program. The following graph
Lewiston - 9th September from 9am to 12pm shows the average monthly waiting times in weeks.
Booking day: 30th August
Average Waiting Time (weeks)
Angle Park - 17th September from 10am to 1pm 16
Booking day: 6th September 14
12
Penfield - 19th September from 9.30am to 12.30pm 10
Booking day: 9th September 8
6
Murray Bridge - 24th September from 11am to 1pm 4
Booking day: 13th September 2
Mount Gambier - 1st October from 3.30 to 6pm 0
Aug-18 Sep-18 Oct-18 Nov-18 Dec-18 Jan-19 Feb-19 Mar-19 Apr-19 May-19 Jun-19 Jul-19
and 2nd October from 8.30 – 10am
Booking day: 20th September
Please call GAP SA on 8243 7124 on the specified days to
book in your greyhounds.
Adoption and
Foster Day
Friday August 16th
11am to 3pm
Kennel Capers AUGUST 2019 19CLUB NEWS
FEATURE
EVENTS
August & September
1-TURN TRACK
AUGUST SEPTEMBER
Sunday 4th August 2019 Sunday 1st September 2019
• Grade 6 395m – Heats • Grade 5 395m – Heats
• Special Event 530m ($2400 to-winner) • Mixed 4/5 530m ($2400 to-winner)
Sunday 11th August 2019 Sunday 8th September 2019
• Grade 6 395m – Final ($2000 to-winner) • Grade 5 395m – Final ($2000 to-winner)
Sunday 18th August 2019 Sunday 15th September 2019
• Grade 5 455m – Heats • SE 1-6 Wins 455m – Heats
Sunday 25th August 2019 Sunday 22nd September 2019
• Grade 5 455m – Final ($2200 to-winner) • SE 1-6 Wins – Final ($2200 to-winner)
Sunday 29th September 2019
• Grade 6 395m – Heats
• SE No City A Wins 530m ($2400 to-winner)
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