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EDITION 95
FEBRUARY 2021
'The Truck' the
best of 2020
SA TAB Greyhound of the Year
Awards - Recap Page 4
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Doug Payne Final - page 6 / Greyhound and Run of the Month - page 7
TEAM MEMBERS AND BUSINESS
TRIAL BOOKINGS CONTACT DETAILS
Call (08) 8243 7172
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Angle Park Bookings for Tuesday taken from PO Box 2352, Regency Park SA 5942
Monday 11:30am Phone: 8243 7100
Bookings for Saturday/Sunday taken Fax: 8268 2870
from Thursday 11:30am Nominations fax: 8243 1964
Email: admin@grsa.com.au
Or logon to trialbooker.com
Web: grsa.com.au
ADMINISTRATION INTEGRITY
SCRATCHINGS Chief Executive Officer
Chief Steward
Matt Corby: (08) 8243 7114
Call (08) 8243 7133 matthew.corby@grsa.com.au Des Jonas: (08) 8243 7166
des.jonas@grsa.com.au
To make a scratching - Select 1 Chief Financial Officer
Gavin Bosch: (08) 8243 7121 Risk and Compliance Manager
To listen to scratchings - Select 2 gavin.bosch@grsa.com.au Derek Kordick: (08) 8243 7116
derek.kordick@grsa.com.au
Strategic Projects Manager
CHASERS Scott Wuchatsch: (08) 8243 7165 Stewards: (08) 8243 7166
Joshua Evans
chasersevents.com.au scott.wuchatsch@grsa.com.au
Jann Jones
Call (08) 8243 7150 Michael Fernholz
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
Renee Colquhoun (08) 8243 7176
mcqueenstavern.com.au Finance Officer renee.colquhoun@grsa.com.au
Julie Huynh: (08) 8243 7117
Tavern (08) 8243 7143 julie.huynh@grsa.com.au Stewards Administration Assistant
Sports Bar (08) 8243 7144 Lauren O'Malley (08) 8243 7113
MARKETING lauren.o'malley@grsa.com.au
Marketing Manager RACING
VETERINARY CLINIC Matt Watson: (08) 8243 7115 Racing Manager
Angle Park Veterinary Surgery is open matthew.watson@grsa.com.au Shaun Mathieson: (08) 8243 7122
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday – 8.30am shaun.mathieson@grsa.com.au
Marketing Coordinators
to 6.00pm James Norris: (08) 8243 7120 Racing Secretary
Tuesday – 8.30am to 9.00pm james.norris@grsa.com.au (Grading, Breeding, Futurities)
Saturday – 8.30am to 12.30pm Caralyn Fielden: (08) 8243 7112
Fiona Jarzabek: (08) 8243 7151 caralyn.fielden@grsa.com.au
Contact Dr Greg Moore BVSc fiona.jarzabek@grsa.com.au Naming, Transfer of Ownerships,
Prizemoney and SA Bred Payments
Phone (08) 8243 7145
Carolyn Webster (08) 8243 7127
Email admin@angleparkvet.com.au GAP (GREYHOUNDS carolyn@grsa.com.au
AS PETS)
Customer Service Officer
Race meeting vet Jackie Southam (08) 8243 7100
Manager
Dr Chris Doyle 0409 677 355 Katalin Orosz (08) 8243 7153 jackie.southam@grsa.com.au
Katalin.Orosz@grsa.com.au Syndication Coordinator
(08) 8347 3536 Sean Donnelly: (08) 8243 7102
Office (08) 8243 7124 sean.donnelly@grsa.com.au
gap@grsa.com.au
find us on facebook at HOSPITALITY
/greyhoundracingsa Venue Manager
Max Lee: (08) 8243 7126
max.lee@grsa.com.au
CEO'S UPDATE
by, CEO
Matt Cor
The Coming Months
If we think back to the same time last year, we were dealing with the consequences of a run of extreme
heat and about to be hit with the dual impacts of a severe canine gastroenteritis outbreak and, of course,
the dreaded Covid-19 virus. I knock on wood as I write this, but can’t help but think that I prefer the year
that we’re in over the one that was. That said, we can’t lose sight of the fact that the closure of Angle
Park for vital works, from late March until July, is a project with regard to which we probably wish that we
had a ‘fast-forward’ button available to us.
In the absence of that option, the next best thing that can be offered to our participants during that
period is greater support. In that regard, GRSA will be making a couple of positive announcements in
the coming fortnight which will hopefully encourage our trainers, in particular, to sustain the momentum
of recent months despite the temporary interruption. The Angle Park redevelopment is a key piece of
a broader puzzle, relating to track and venue upgrades across South Australia, which is really starting to
take clear shape.
As the state’s premier venue, and the home of metropolitan racing in SA, it’s critical for any changes to
Angle Park to not only be ahead of the game, but also to be up to best practice standard. Further to
consultation with external specialists, the AGRC and registered participants, we are confident that the
final product from these imminent works will be a source of pride to our people, and a feather in the cap
of our sport.
On a somewhat related note, it appears increasingly likely that Brett Lee’s impossible track record of
28.88 seconds for the 515m will be cemented in history, and remain one of the all-time highlights from
this state. That would only be fitting.
Yours in racing,
Matt Corby
CEO, Greyhound Racing SA
An official publication of Greyhound Racing SA
matthew.corby@grsa.com.au
NEWS
2020 TAB SA Greyhound Second in final of SA Distance Championship (2nd in heat)
Fourth in Group 3 Fireball (4th in heat)
Of The Year Awards
Fifth Group 1 TOPGUN Stayers
Won 6 races in a row, 5 races in a row & 4 races in a row
Over 731m – 36 starts for 25/6/3
The 2020 SA Greyhound of the Year was Sir Truculent for
trainer Wally Harkins which was announced at a Gala Event Best Times: 42.66 (731m Angle Park), 34.91 (600m Angle Park),
held at Angle Park on Saturday, 30th January. 34.57 (600m Meadows)
SA’s staying star Sir Truculent was voted the winner with 31 votes SIR TRUCULENT – 31 votes
ahead of a stellar line up of sprinters that included Coorong Lucy COORONG LUCY – 21 votes
(21 votes), Shadow Mist (20 votes), Major Major (17 votes ) and SHADOW MIST – 20 votes
Golden Night (16 votes). Sir Truculent is SA Bred and Owned MAJOR MAJOR – 17 votes
by his trainer Wally Harkins with is residence based at Reynella, GOLDEN NIGHT – 16 votes
only 20 minutes South of Adelaide. Wally only trains one racing 2020 SA Bred Greyhound of the Year
greyhound and has Sir Truculent’ s half-sister at home ready to
race in the coming months. Sir Truculent’s exploits on the track SIR TRUCULENT
in 2020 were outstanding with 28 wins and 11 placings from 2020 SA Distance Greyhound of the Year
his 46 starts, with $145,350 in prizemoney. He dominated the
local staying ranks winning the State Final of the SA Distance SIR TRUCULENT
Championship, the Premier’s Cup and the Staying Cup all over
his beloved 731m journey at Angle Park along with the State’s 2020 SA Sprinting Greyhound of the Year
premier middle distance event, the Shane McQueen over 600m.
He competed interstate with great heart running second in the COORONG LUCY
Group 1 Bold Trease at Sandown and fifth in the Group 1 Topgun 2020 Starts 25-1sts 19, 2nds 0,
Stayers at the Meadows in Victoria. 3rds 2
Wally advised on the dais that Sir Truculent’s previous owner (Worm Burner x Molly Be
wanted to sell him early last year as the dog was getting back Nimble) (SA Bred) Owner –
in his races and finding a lot of traffic however “the Truc” had Cameron & Yvonne Butcher
more than paid his way and he was happy to sell. The offer was Trainer – Cameron Butcher
for only $2,000 so Wally quickly bought him himself and the 2020 Prizemone: $89,700
rest is now history with almost $150,000 in the bank and the SA Greyhound of the Month –
Greyhound of the Year title to his name. January, February & May
Won final Murray Bridge Oaks
Won listed SA Sprint
Championship final (3rd in heat)
Won heat & final SA St Leger
Won heat listed Murray Bridge Cup (5th in final)
Won heat, semi final & final Group 3 Howard Ashton
Won heat of Group 1 Adelaide Cup (6th in final)
Fifth heat Group 3 Gawler Cup
Won 7 races in a row & 5 races in a row
Best Times: 29.46 (515m Angle Park), 34.75 (600m Angle Park),
21.88 (388m Angle Park), 25.42 (455m Murray Bridge)
2020 SA Short Course Greyhound of the Year
(For greyhounds raced in events up to 400m)
AIR MARSHALL
2020 Starts 15-1sts 11, 2nds 2,
3rds 1 (Short Course)
(Banjo Boy x Aunty Chopper
(SA Bred – Les Stewart)
2020 TAB Greyhound of the Year Owner – Ray Murray
Trainer – Ray Murray
SIR TRUCULENT 2020 Short Course
2020 Starts 46-1sts 28, 2nds 8, 3rds 3 Prizemoney $11,895
(Worm Burner x Establish) • Gawler 400m – 6 starts
(SA Bred) Owner – Wally Harkins for 5 wins, 0 placings
Trainer – Wally Harkins • Murray Bridge 350m – 2 starts for 1 win, 1 second (won heat
2020 Prizemoney $145,350 State Straight Track Championship – 2nd in final)
Greyhound of the Month – June & November • Murray Bridge 395 - 2 starts for 1 win, 1 third
Won heat & final Stayers’ Cup • Angle Park 388m– 5 starts for 4 wins, 1 second (broke the
Won heat & final Shane McQueen Feature 388m track record running 21.81)
Won final State National Distance Series • Won 7 races in a row
Won Premier’s Cup Best Times: 21.81 (388m Angle Park- track record), 22.58 (400m
Second in final of Group 1 Bold Trease (2nd in heat) Gawler), 18.74 (350m Murray Bridge), 22.50 (395m Murray Bridge)
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2020 Sennachie Award of Excellence 2020 SA Brood Bitch of the Year
(Inaugural – SA Bred and predominately SA Owned which raced Banjo Blaze - 75
with an Interstate trainer for 2020)
This is the first year that Banjo
WEBLEC ACE Blaze has won Brood Bitch of
the Year, with 75 winners in
2020 Starts 27-1sts 9, 2nds 6,
2020. Her winners were out
3rds 2
of the Brett Lee litter, which
(Kinloch Brae x Weblec Rose)
produced 12 pups with all
(SA Bred – Jane McNicholl)
getting to the race track and
Owner – Neville Loechel, Jeff
10 or the 12 winning races and
Weber & Gavin Weber
the Worm Burner litter, which
Trainer – Jeff Britton (Vic)
produced 9 pups with again all getting to the race track and 8 or
2020 Prizemoney $89,605
the 9 winning races.
• Won Victorian State final
These included Cutie Lee a winner of 11 races, Dynamic Lee a
National Sprint (3rd in heat) - Sandown
winner of 9 races and Nancy Lee and winning of 8 races from
• Won Group 3 Sir John Dillon Memorial - Sandown
the Brett Lee litter. While Chief Sebon (7 wins), Rugged And
• Second heat Group 1 Sale Cup (5th in final) - Sale
Ready (5 wins) and Barcardi Blaze (4 wins) were top winners
• Fourth in Group 3 McKenna Memorial – Sandown
from the Worm Burner litter.
• Fourth in Group 3 Silver Bullet - Sandown
Best Times: 29.20 (515m Sandown), 33.89 (595m Sandown),
29.75 (525m Meadows), 23.11 (410m Horsham) 2020 SA Breeder of the Year
Cameron Butcher – 216 points
This is the eleventh time this award has been presented and was
2020 Greyhound of the Month winners
introduced to recognize the outstanding Breeder in the State.
January – Coorong Lucy – trainer Cameron Butcher
This award is decided on a point’s basis for SA Bred greyhounds
February – Coorong Lucy – trainer Cameron Butcher
that have won races at Sky Racing meetings during 2020 in SA.
March – Hot Sophie – trainer Tony Rasmussen
April – It’s A Riot – trainer Ben Rawlings Cameron had a terrific year with his brood bitch’s which
May – Coorong Lucy – trainer Cameron Butcher included Molly Be Nimble and She’s A Looper. The Molly Be
June – Sir Truculent – trainer Wally Harkins Nimble litter with Worm Burner produced star sprinter Coorong
July – Defy – trainer Troy Murray Lucy (19 wins) while the She’s A Looper’s litter with Aston
August – Shadow Mist – trainer Lauren Harris Dee Bee produced speedster Craggy Island (9 wins). She’s A
September – Major Major– trainer Troy Murray Looper’s litter with Barcia Bale produced the likes of Springvale
October – Golden Night– trainer Troy Murray Vixen (8 wins) and Springvale Ortiz (6 wins) with many different
November – Sir Truculent– trainer Wally Harkins connections benefiting from the Cameron Butcher breeding
December – Fly For Trix – trainer Jane McNicholl bloodlines.
2020 Outstanding Service to Industry Award 2020 SA Owner/Trainer of the Year (Tier 3)
Terry Cahalan – Presented by Dr. Chris Doyle Cameron Butcher - 66
2020 Outstanding Service to Industry Award Again Cameron Butcher was the leading Owner/Trainer of the
Laurie Cahalan – Presented by Dr. Chris Doyle Year with a total of 66 TAB winners in 2020. Cameron had good
success with his greyhounds, highlighted by his star sprinter
2020 Outstanding Service to Industry Award
and GOTY finalist, Coorong Lucy with 19 wins. Cameron usually
Lester Harris – Presented by GRSA CEO Matt Corby
races in partnership with his wife Yvonne and daughter Karen.
Cameron has the exciting Jack’s Well with 10 wins and Yarindale
with 9 wins for the year.
2020 TAB Leading Trainer of the Year
Tony Rasmussen – 205
Tony Rasmussen has made it
a five peat of training awards
as he has been awarded the
2020 SA Stud Dog of the Year
TAB leading Trainer of the Year
Worm Burner - 404
for the fifth year in a row, with
Worm Burner is awarded the leading SA Sire for 2020 making it a total of 205 winners at TAB
back to back awards after he won in 2019. In 2020 progeny of meetings in SA during 2020
Worm Burner won an amazing 404 races, a mind-blowing 376 increasing from his 177 from
wins in front of his nearest rival in an astonishing year. On some last year. Tony received great
nights during the year Worm Burner sired half the card of racing support again from his wife Lisa and children making it a real
with his best performed greyhounds being SA Greyhound of the family business.
Year finalists Sir Truculent which won 27 races including the SA
Lisa came in fifth in this year’s leading trainer award with 150 wins
State Final of the Distance and Premiers Cup and Coorong Lucy
up from her 131 from last year. Daughter Tara trained 16 winners
which won 19 races including the Listed SA Sprint Championship
in 2020 after joining the training ranks in 2019 with 9 winners. The
and Group 3 Howard Ashton. Other handy performers included
Rasmussen family trained an amazing 371 winners for the year.
Zulu Zulu (11 wins) and Maddison Kaye (11 wins).
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NEWS
2020 SA Syndicate of the Year
“Board Racing” Syndicate
Lucy chalks up
Manager – Greg Board
This is the fourteenth time
another feature win
that this Award has been
presented to acknowledge an
ANGLE PARK
important part of our industry The SA Bred Doug Payne Feature was run at Angle Park on
in Syndication. The “Board January 28th after it was delayed from December of last year
Racing” Syndicate was formed with the darling of the SA sprinting ranks, Coorong Lucy, taking
in SA on 6th February 2017 out another feature event for trainer Cameron Butcher.
with members including Greg
The daughter of Worm Burner and Molly Be Nimble went into
Board and his wife Helen along with their son Scott who bases
the race as a short priced favourite on the back of her brilliant
himself in NSW. In 2020 The Syndicate won 80 races with their
SA Sprint Championship win earlier in the month. However there
greyhounds winning at Gawler, Angle Park and Murray Bridge.
was an outstanding line up of SA Bred chasers waiting for her
The main performers were Spring Cobra (12 wins), Spring Burner
and hoping to make it difficult for the Queen of SA sprinting.
(11 wins), Spring Vinnie (8 wins) and Spring Scout (7 wins).
As the start was affected Coorong Lucy did what she does best
A special mention to other SA registered syndicates who had
and exploded from box 7 to lead easily to the first turn. Miss
terrific success in 2020 which included Razza Racing, Nineofus,
Bellawood for Gino Grgurovic also began swiftly from box 4 to
Bazinga, Schadow Racing and Franco Farr.
move to second while kennel mate Mister Harlewood made use
of his inside draw to move to third while the remainder of the
field jostled for position. Into the back straight and Coorong Lucy
2020 SA City Strike Rate
opened up a nice break over both Miss Bellawood and Mister
Wally Harkins – 57.44%
Harlewood who were battling hard for second with Rugged And
This award is based on performances for Angle Park city Ready moving out of the chasing division into fourth for Ken Gill.
meetings (City A/City B). The trainer must also have a minimum
Off the back straight and Coorong Lucy was high rolling in the
of 20 starters for the year. Wally Harkins qualified through the
lead out by 5 lengths from her rivals and turned for home with
performance mainly of his star stayer Sir Truculent who won
a race winning break. Mister Harlewood gradually was gaining
27 races from his 39 starts including the Shane McQueen Final
the ascendancy over his kennel mate and edged into a clear
and Stayer’s Cup. During 2020 Wally trained 27 winners from 47
second ahead of Miss Bellawood while the remainder of the
starters at city meetings, giving him a 57.44% strike rate.
field struggled to make ground. Down to the finish line and
Coorong Lucy was in full flight going on to win by 4 lengths in
a brilliant 29.67 for the 515m journey with splits of 4.40 and 16.81
2020 Gawler Trackstar Award
and just packed to much speed for her rivals. Mister Harlewood
Long Gully Boy – 34 starts (14/12/5)
ran a super race into second and looks to be getting near his top
Trainer – Paula Hearnden
which saw him rated one of the best stayers in the country in the
Long Gully Boy had all of his middle of last year when he was trained in Victoria. While Miss
34 starts for the year at the Bellawood ran a gallant third after chasing hard all race.
Gawler venue and over the
Coorong Lucy is owned by both Cameron and Yvonne Butcher
400m journey with his best
and the $6,000 first prize took “Lucy’s” prizemoney to just under
time being 22.58. He made
$150,000 with an outstanding career record of 36 wins from 50
the final of the Gawler Sprint
starts including 7 placings.
Classic on Gawler Cup final
night in October after running Doug Payne is one of only three South Australian’s inducted
second in his heat, finishing in 4th position in the final. He raced into the GCA Hall of Fame and is recognized as an icon of SA
all year winning 41% of his races and running in the top three 91% greyhound racing. He was a true ambassador for the industry
of the time, only being unplaced on 3 occasions. winning the first three Adelaide Cups in 1972, 73 and 74 in
addition to winning 14 training premierships.
It was an absolute pleasure to have some of Doug’s family on
2020 Run Of The Year – Shadow Mist (September)
course again this year with Doug’s great grandchildren Evelyn
The Run of the Year was Shadow Mist for trainer Lauren Harris and Xavier presenting the trophy to the winning connections.
for his performance in an
Open event at Angle Park on
Thursday, 17th September.
He fired out of the boxes at
dispatch running a blistering
4.40 and then 16.68 to the
back. He carried away from
his rivals going on to win by
over 5 lengths in an amazing
29.29 which was the fastest time recorded at Angle Park this year
over the 515m and makes him the 16th fastest ever at the venue.
Shadow Mist wins this award based on the combination of the
public votes where he was voted first and votes from the GOTY
Panel where he was voted second.
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Greyhound of the Month for January was Coorong Lucy for win and made it two features for the month.
trainer Cameron Butcher. The star sprinter started this year
the same as she started last year with the first Greyhound At the end of the month Coorong Lucy’s record stood at 50
of the Month award after taking out another SA Sprint starts for 36 wins and 7 placings with earnings just
Championship title. under $150,000.
The daughter of Worm Burner and Molly Be Nimble started Coorong Lucy also claimed Run of the Month for January for
the month off with a brilliant win in the Heat of the SA Sprint Cameron Butcher after her brilliant performance at Angle
where she led throughout running a slick 29.53. She repeated Park on Thursday, 14th January in the Final of the SA Sprint
the dose in the Final again flying the lids to lead and race Championship over the 515m journey. She stepped out as one
away in a dominant display. She ran a sensational 29.52 in of the favourites and she didn’t disappoint her fans jumping
winning by 3.50 lengths. She then stepped out in Open brilliantly from box 2 to the lead the high quality line up. She
company at headquarters and looked a little flat running 4th, ran a sizzling 4.33 first split and then a slick 16.71 to the back
however, bounced back to her best with a super win in the where she was rolling in the lead. Turning for home she raced
Doug Payne SA Bred feature where she rattled of a slick 29.67 clear of her rivals to win by 3.50 lengths in a flying 29.52.
Racing schedule when Angle Park shutdown
At the most recent ICG meeting late last year it was agreed that proposed Schedule B would be adopted when the Angle Park
Shutdown was in effect which should be by about mid March.
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NEWS
Racing Report
Racing Manager Shaun Mathieson
Launching Pad SA Series Saturday Morning Meetings
begins on 25th February The next meeting will be on Saturday, 20th February which will
be a Timed Graded Meeting - “Worst to Best” rating. Maiden
and 5+ win races will have first preference.
Again this year the Sandown GRC offered sweepstakes tickets
into the rich Launching Pad Series. Greyhounds will be graded into 3 categories - Maidens, 1-4
wins and 5 or more wins. Specific grades of greyhounds are
There are special conditions on the race, being for greyhounds
not considered except for Maidens. Races are non-penalty
that have won between 1 and 6 races and have not had more
with Pathway Prizemoney. Reserves will be determined by the
than 30 starts at close of their nominations.
Grader. There will be no guarding. Refer to “Time Based Grading”
The Heats will be run at Sandown over the 515m on Thursday, published conditions.
18th March with the Semi-Finals on Thursday, 25th March with the
• Nominations close Tuesday, 16th February at 9.00am.
$150,000 to the winner Final run on Thursday, 1st April. Greyhound
Racing SA was able to secure a ticket and will give one The following meeting will be on Saturday, 6th March which will
greyhound the opportunity to compete in this lucrative series. be a Timed Graded Meeting - “Worst to Best” rating. Greyhounds
We will run a Heat and Final series to determine who will make will be graded into 3 categories - Maidens, 1-4 wins and 5 or
the Launching Pad Heats on 18th March. more wins. Specific grades of greyhounds are not considered
except for Maidens. Races are non-penalty with Pathway
Our Heats will be run on Thursday, 25th February over the 515m
Prizemoney. Reserves will be determined by the Grader. There
at Angle Park for greyhounds that have won 1-4 races and no
will be no guarding. Refer to “Time Based Grading” published
more than 28 starts at close of nominations. The Heats will be
conditions.
worth $3,280 and will be Non Penalty events. The Final will be
run at Angle Park on Thursday, 4th March over the 515m with This meeting will also feature $815 Six Fastest Forward (1-4
prizemoney of $4,715 and will also be Non Penalty. wins) Heats – 388m (Maximum 4 Heats - $1,230 Final Monday
15th March. These Heats will be selected from Worst to Best
The winner of the Final will take their spot in the Launching Pad
of this category. Final field will be a 6-dog field plus reserves,
Heats two weeks later, however, if the winner for whatever
comprising of the greyhounds running the fastest times in the
reason cannot take their spot then the next qualified greyhound
Heats, regardless of their finishing position in those heats)
will be given that spot.
• Nominations close Tuesday, 2nd March at 9.00am.
GRSA has restricted the series to 1-4 wins and 28 starts incase
a greyhound wins both the Heat and Final so this will still keep
them eligible. If greyhounds win outside the series this may Murray Bridge Cup and Mount Gambier
deem them ineligible for the Sandown series. We have also
made our Final two weeks before the Launching Pad Heats at Cups in March/April with big bonuses
Sandown to give the trainer an opportunity to get across the It will be a big couple of months of racing in March and April
border and trial for the big race. for the Murray Bridge and Mount Gambier Clubs when they
• Nominations close with GRSA for the SA Heats at 9am on conduct their Cup meetings.
Monday, 22nd February. The Murray Bridge Cup Heats will be conducted on Friday, 5th
March with the $14,275 (listed event) Final to be run on Sunday
Gawler Breeders 2021 – night, 14th March.
Heats in February The Mount Gambier Cup Heats have been scheduled for
Sunday, 11th April with the $14,275 (listed event) Final on Sunday,
The first part of the Breeders 2021 series kicks off with $1,500 18th April.
Heats on Sunday, 28th February over the 400m (Short Course). GRSA will continue with bonuses to link both of these events,
The $3,000 Final will be run on Sunday, 7th March. For SA Bred which will include a $5,000 bonus if the same dog can win both
greyhounds paid up for Breeders 2021 the Murray Bridge Cup and Mount Gambier Cup and a $5,000
trainer bonus if the same trainer can win both Cups (SA or
• Nominations for the Heats close Wednesday, 24th February Interstate or different dogs).
at 9.00am.
Murray Bridge trial changes in March
In March due to the Murray Bridge Cup Final being on Sunday,
14th March and Gawler on Friday, 12th March there will be a
swap of dates for trialling at these venues.
Therefore, Gawler will be trialling on Thursday, 11th March and
Murray Bridge trialling on Friday, 12th March.
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Seeking Grading Review Easter Cup
Panel members The Easter Cup is programmed to be run at Angle Park over
the 600m with $5,120 Heats on Thursday night, 25th March
With the 2 year term for some members of the Grading Review and the $6,430 Final on Thursday, 1st April.
Panel expiring GRSA is now seeking applications from Industry
This could be moved to Murray Bridge however and run over
persons who are interested in joining the Panel.
the 530m depending on the starting date of the Angle Park
The Grading Review Panel looks at all things grading in South upgrade.
Australia and how rules and policies can provide a fair and
• Nominations for the Heats close Monday, 22nd March at
balanced system. Members work in a group environment and
9.00am.
are required to have a strategic and balanced view in regard to
the best outcomes for everyone in the Industry. Some expiring
members have indicated that they would like to continue on the
Panel which can be considered pending their nomination. Breeders 2021 Prelude (1)
Listed below are the specific categories that are up for
nominations. Heats on 22nd March
• Mature professional trainer $2,000 Heats of Prelude (1) for Breeders 2021 will be run on
Monday, 22nd March at Angle Park*.
• Semi-professional trainer x 2
The Series is for all greyhounds eligible for Breeders 2021 with
• Breeding background the $4,000 Final to be run on Monday, 29th March.
• Young professional trainer • Nominations close Thursday, 18th March with GRSA at 9.00am
Should you fall under one of these categories and would like *Subject to the Angle Park Development starting)
to join the Panel please apply in writing to myself at shaun.
mathieson@grsa.com.au advising what attributes you could
bring to the Panel. Applications close on Friday, 26th February,
2021 which will then be considered by the GRSA Board for
appointment. The appointment will be for a 2 year term which
Mount Gambier racing
could be extended if agreed upon. The Panel meet 2 to 3 times
a year, however, there will be general correspondence during
twice a week
this time which will take place via email. The next meeting With the resumption of two meetings a week at Mount
scheduled for the Grading Review Panel is on Monday, 15th Gambier on a Thursday and Sunday, the Thursday meetings
March, 2021 at 12:30pm. will be Time Graded events (Maidens, 1-4 wins and 5+ wins)
with only 400m plus events programmed and the Sunday
GRP POSITIONS (AS FROM 30/11/2020) meetings will be the normal graded meetings with the new
POSITION MEMBER 305m distance included under specific conditions.
Mature Professional TR Petar Jovanovic (cont 1.0) With the resumption of two weekly meetings, GRSA has reverted
the prizemoney levels at Mount Gambier back to the current
Semi Professional TR Vacant Category 3 levels with a movement back to G-Six across both
Pathway/Hobbyist Sharyn Gray (cont1.0) meetings where possible.
Breeding background Vacant
305m start at Mount Gambier
Wagering Background Anthony McLean (cont 1.0)
Ownership Background Daniel Grgurovic (cont 1.0)
With the 305m start available at Mount Gambier there will
Young Professional TR Ben Rawlings (expired) only be two 305m races programmed on Sundays.
Semi Professional TR Kim Johnstone (expired) One will be for young Maiden greyhounds with the youngest
Club Representative Mike Wittholz (1.0 left) greyhounds gaining entry first based on age, the other will be
a Masters, with eligible greyhounds being selected on age with
the oldest given first preference. Masters conditions is the same
Low Grade Feature Series at
as races conducted in the Metro area with greyhounds 3¾ years
and above eligible.
Angle Park GRSA and the Mount Gambier GRC strongly recommend trainers
nominate for multiple distances to ensure they do not miss out
The next Low Grade Feature Series at Angle Park will be a on a run at any meeting.
Mixed Maiden/Grade 6 over the 600m with $3,280 Heats
on Thursday, 11th March with the $4,715 Final on Thursday,
18th March.
Transition to online nominations
Very soon GRSA will be contacting those trainers identified as
• Nominations for the Heats close Friday, 5th March at 9.00am.
needing some assistance with the online nomination process
over the last few months.
Please remember however that members of the ICG and
GRP panel are happy to assist any trainer who requires some
assistance in transitioning which is greatly appreciated.
Kennel Capers FEBRUARY 2021 9
R ACI NG RE P OR T
The EASTAR – Match Current EASTAR leader board – as at 11th February, 2021
Fastest times at Gawler over the 531m distance
Race Series at Gawler Greyhound
Velocity Bottino
Meeting
29-Nov-20
Finish
1
Time
30.54
The local South Australian match race series, nicknamed
Ned's Chance 10-Jan-21 1 30.61
‘The Eastar’, will be shifted to Gawler due to the track
Golden Night 19-Oct-20 1 30.6
update of Angle Park, which is expected to be well
underway by April 2021. All Show 6-Dec-20 1 30.68
Lily Pad 20-Dec-20 1 30.69
The series will be held on Easter Sunday night, 4th April over the Burning Nitro 20-Jan-21 1 30.71
531m. A big local crowd is expected for the meeting given the Stress The Point 27-Jan-21 1 30.72
timing of the event and the public holiday the following day.
Untold 13-Nov-20 1 30.73
Greyhounds competing must be South Australian, based on the Ashby Mayhem 29-Nov-20 2 30.77
Nationals Championships conditions, which require greyhounds
to be domiciled in the State for at least 76 days of the last 150 Major Major 25-Oct-20 1 30.79
days prior to the close of nominations. Bold Mirage 20-Dec-20 2 30.8
Spring Cobra 2-Oct-20 1 30.8
Selection for this series will be for the fastest greyhounds Ragin' Reign 10-Feb-21 1 30.8
nominated, based on their best time over the Gawler 531m
Springvale Arge 23-Dec-20 1 30.81
distance since 1st October 2020 (regardless of their placing).
Concede 18-Nov-20 1 30.81
GRSA will regularly update and publish a leaderboard (top 25), so
all trainers and connections are aware of where their greyhound Springvale Issy 30-Oct-20 1 30.83
stands up until the close of nominations on Wednesday, 31st Venus And Mars 8-Oct-20 1 30.84
March 2021. Emerley Phantom 18-Nov-20 2 30.85
Like A Librarian 3-Jan-21 1 30.85
There will be two lead up Preludes dates of the Eastar at Gawler.
Victa Mikey 29-Nov-20 1 30.86
They will be normal graded events over the 531m worth a total
of $3,585 (City A prizemoney) with the winner taking a Prov1 Zipping Marshall 27-Dec-20 1 30.87
penalty. They will be programmed for Sunday, 28th February and Air Marshall 19-Oct-20 1 30.87
Sunday, 21st March with a maximum of 2 preludes per meeting. Departure Gate 7-Feb-21 1 30.89
Threaten 10-Jan-21 2 30.89
Greyhounds will also have an opportunity to post a time by solo
Sweet Rose 18-Nov-20 1 30.91
trialling over the Gawler 531m (dates to be determined). Trainers
Oakvale Style 3-Jan-21 1 30.94
wishing to pursue this option will require approval from the
Grading Department to ensure greyhounds are suitable for the Hello I'M Jade 2-Dec-20 1 30.95
event based on form and times run at other tracks. Greyhounds Spofforth 25-Oct-20 1 30.95
that sit on the leaderboard (top 25) will also be afforded the
opportunity to improve their position by way of solo trialling. Changes to weighted points
Nominations for the Gawler ‘Eastar’ will close on Wednesday,
31st March, 2021 at 9.00am with the eight (8) fastest greyhounds
score for South Australia
selected for the local match race series. Reserves will be Greyhound Racing SA advise changes to the Weighted Point
selected as per a final (based on time) and in the event of a Score Table for SA Grading.
scratching, reserve 9 will have preference over reserve 10.
Based on the most recent Grading Review Panel meeting the
The head-to-head matches will be decided based on the final Grading Department have made changes to the points allocation
leaderboard, with no manual intervention by the Grader, as per for the WPS. This is the first part of changes approved by the GRP
the following: for implementation and will be effective immediately.
· Match 1 – Seed 1 v Seed 4 (1st $2,750 - 2nd $350) The main changes are –
· Match 2 – Seed 2 v Seed 3 (1st $2,500 - 2nd $350) • The Maiden points for category CTA, CTB, PR1 have now
· Match 3 – Seed 5 v Seed 8 (1st $2,250 - 2nd $350) been slightly increased and tiered
· Match 4 – Seed 6 v Seed 7 (1st $2,000 - 2nd $350) • All placegetters 7th and 8th are allocated 6th place
points to accommodate the mix of G-Six and 8 dog Quad
The prizemoney for the overall Eastar placegetters (based on racing in SA
individual times in the match races) will be:
Please refer to the updated table on the GRSA website.
• 1st $4,500 – 2nd $1,300 – 3rd $650
GRSA is still working with OzChase for race classification for Time
The overall winner of the Gawler Eastar will be guaranteed a Graded and Pathway events along with the changes approved
spot in the State of Origin Match race series (SA V Vic) to be for the Order of Preference.
held at the newly developed Angle Park track in September,
as long as it is nominated and eligible to represent SA. As an
added incentive the winner of the State of Origin Match Race
Series guarantees itself a spot in the Group 1 Adelaide Cup in
October and if successful will be guaranteed a spot in the Group
1 TOPGUN at the Meadows in November.
10 Kennel Capers E D IT ION 95Some items from GRP
VALE The items below come from the recent Grading Review Panel
meeting with an implementation date advised.
John Le Poidevin There are other items from the meeting that are currently in the
process of being changed and an implementation date will then
be determined.
8.2.21 - It is with sadness that GOTBA have been notified of the
death of John Le Poidevin, after a short illness. John was the Mixed Masters – Grading –
lure driver at coursing for many years and was always happy It was recommended to the panel that if a Mixed Masters is
to step in when needed or offer his experience - he was a programmed the Grade 5 dogs will be mixed if there is Grade 4
happy and nice gentleman and will be missed. and Grade 3 dogs linking together like normal grading. If there
are Grade 2 and 3 dogs and then Grade 5 dogs only a Grade
5 Masters will be conducted under normal conditions as these
Breeders Support Program cannot be linked. If there is enough to run a high grade Mixed
Masters (i.e. Grade 2/3 and 4) we will do that and not include
Details regarding the Breeders Support Program for litters
Grade 5 unless they nominate specifically for this programmed
registered in SA.
event. Effective immediately
It is crucial that GRSA receives receipts for actual and verifiable
Policy Interstate Greyhounds - Summary of change’s for the
expenses relating to litters whelped for items below or else no
greyhounds career
support payment can be provided: Claims will be a Maximum of
$2,000 with FSI and Pup payment in addition. Interstate greyhounds racing in SA for the first time will be Grade
5 at all tracks and distances, unless they meet the following
EXPENSE GUIDE criteria, which would then see them, being upgraded to Grade 4
at all tracks and distances:
Stud/Sire Fee 50%, up to $2,000 rebate • 5+ metropolitan full stakes wins
(Commercial) (receipts required)
• $75,000 in prizemoney
Owned Sire The greater of $250 OR Interstate greyhounds racing in SA for the first time and meet the
(Non-Commercial) 50% of (established) stud fee following criteria, will be upgraded to Grade 3 at all tracks and
distances:
This section maximum of $2,000 • Group 1 and 2 winners over a similar distance in the past
6 months
The grader has ultimate discretion in applying the above
Veterinary & Transport Costs Maximum $800 upgrade rule and may choose to keep a greyhound at Grade 5
(receipts required) level if one or more of the following apply:
• The form of the greyhound is poor enough to warrant it
remaining at Grade 5
Vaccination Costs $60 (per pup)
• The greyhound is a masters greyhound (4yo+)
Microchipping $20 (per pup)
• The distance the greyhound is nominating for is outside the
greyhound’s normal distance range
SA Bred Scheme $27.50 (per pup) Greyhounds that have left SA to race Interstate for 3 months or
(1st Payment) more, will be subject to the above upgrade rules upon their
This section maximum of $1,000 return. However, any grade that was established at a particular
Total claim maximum $2,000 track and distance prior to their departure from SA will be
retained in the last 6 months.
Frozen Semen $65 This will replace the greyhounds winning a Metro Grade policy
(FSI only for assessment in SA.
Pup Support $100 per pup This will not affect the Grade 6 policy
This has been in effect since Monday, 4th January 2021.
This section added in addition to total claim
*In the event that the 1st payment of the SA Bred Scheme
is claimed as a component of the rebate, those pups will
automatically be registered in the scheme with only the 2nd and
3rd payments still required.
**The limit of the support as it relates to the (50%) contribution
to the stud/sire fee component is equivalent to the full support
value of $2,000. The limit of the support as it relates to ‘other’
expenses is $1,000. Excluded expenses include veterinary (pre-
conception), rearing, breaking in or pre-training costs.**
Kennel Capers FEBRUARY 2021 11R ACI NG RE P OR T
Comments on nominations
marked “only”
The Grading Review Panel agreed that some trainers were
using the comments box to influence the grading of fields in
particular Grade 5 Only for all their greyhounds.
The panel previously resolved that “Only” would be disregarded
over all distances and the grading left to the Grader (Masters
Only or Juvenile Only will be accepted as this is for a specific
type of race).
If trainers put “Only or no start or leave me out” then the grader
will grade as normal and if a greyhound would be graded into
a mixed event based on race wins then he will leave them out
based on the trainers request. The more information provided to
the Grader allows for him to accommodate those requests.
Winning Grade 6 races in order
GRSA reminds trainers to win their Grade 6 events in order at a
specific venue.
For the venues that allow two Grade 6 wins trainers need to win
a Grade 6 over one distance and then a Grade 6 over the other
distance. If a greyhound wins a Grade 6 and then a Grade 5 they
will lose their Grade 6 over the other distance at that venue.
Re-grading for all tracks and distances
Re-grading will occur for all tracks and distances for Grade 3
or higher greyhounds.
A trainer can apply for a re-grade after two unsuccessful
nominations over the corresponding distance. If having met this
criteria the responsibility is on the trainer to apply for a re-grade
prior to the close of nominations. Only one distance will be
considered for a re-grade per meeting.
Bookings of trials through online
trial booker
Trainers are reminded for those that book trials for Angle Park
and Murray Bridge online, staff are directed to accommodate
those bookings. For those trainers who wish to trial without
booking, which is fine, they will only fit in if there is space or will
be at the end of the bookings.
PROTECTING YOUR HEALTH
PROTECTING YOUR LIVELIHOOD
Deep within a forest a little turtle began to climb a tree.
Help protect the industry and wellbeing of
fellow participants and staff from the spread After hours of effort he reached the top, jumped into
of COVID-19 by following social distancing the air waving his front legs and crashed to the ground.
protocols at all race meets and trials. After recovering, he slowly climbed the tree again,
jumped, and fell to the ground.
The turtle tried again and again while a couple of birds
sitting on a branch watched his
1.5M
MINIMUM
sad efforts. Finally, the female bird
turned to her mate.
“Dear,” she chirped, “I think it's
time to tell him he's adopted.”
12 Kennel Capers E D IT ION 95A zipping win in the John Gray
“For all your greyhound needs”
ANGLE PARK
A wonderful field was assembled for the 26th running of the STOCKING:
John Gray Grade 5 feature final at Angle Park on January 21st
run in pleasant conditions. - Quality Leather Collars
There were plenty of chances as they went to the boxes with and Leads
last week’s heat winners Zipping Sullivan for Tim Aloisi, Diorite
Fire for Ben Rawlings, Classic McLaren for Tania Foster and Lily - PVC Collars and Leads
Pad for Lisa Rasmussen all strongly favoured to run well.
- Wire Muzzles
As the start was affected for the feature Ebby Cruiser began well
for Rob Harnas from the inside box along with Diorite Fire out of - Plastic Muzzles
the 2 and they were quickly challenged at the winning post on
the first occasion by Zipping Sullivan who loomed ominously. - Rugs and Stressless Suits
Lily Pad also began well and charged forward from box 5 while
Classic McLaren was slowly away and positioned himself at - Vitamins and supplements;
the tail of the field early. Leaving the front straight and Zipping
Sullivan accelerated quickly to run to the front with Lily Pad in
including Origin Powders,
hot pursuit as they headed to the back straight. With interference Liquids and Winning Formula
on the first turn Classic McLaren railed strongly to move to third
with Canya Go Wild for Paul Bodsworth into fourth while the - Liniments
remainder of the field looked to have lost their winning chance.
Off the back straight and Zipping Sullivan had opened up a
- 4”x2” Breakfast Bikkies
comfortable lead and looked to be doing it easy while Lily Pad, - Kibble/Dry Food
Classic McLaren and Canya Go Wild tried hard to stay in touch.
Into the front straight and down to the winning post Zipping
Sullivan was in no danger and went on to win impressively by
3 lengths in a brilliant 29.93 for the 515m journey with Lily Pad
holding of the fast finishing Classic McLaren for second.
Distribution of WAP Payments
between Trainers and Owners
GRSA would like to remind all participants that receive a Des and Angela Nolan
WAP that the payment is the equivalent of prizemoney.
Located at:
If you are currently responsible for distributing
prizemoney to another party then the same approach Horseshoes “R” Us
applies to WAP payments. 9 Alabar Crescent, Globe Derby Park SA
From GRSA’s perspective the position in relation to third
parties is reflective of OzChase records and is as follows: Operating:
Monday to Friday
• If GRSA have been notified of an ownership split [which
is recorded in OzChase] then you DO NOT need to 8am – 11:30am & 1:30pm – 5:30pm
make a payment to owners for the WAP because GRSA Saturday: 9am to 12pm
will do this automatically; however
• If you ordinarily forward on payments to owners on
Phone: (08) 8281 0689
your own accord, then you DO need to do the same Mobile: Des: 0419 815 426
for the WAP. Each remittance will include the name of
the dog for which the WAP is being made. Email: horseshoesrus@bigpond.com
Facebook: racingsuppliessa
Kennel Capers FEBRUARY 2021 13I N TEGR I T Y
Integrity
Stewarding
and Licensing
Des Jonas
Positive swab samples
resulting from contamination TRACK INJURY SURGERY
by personal medication REBATE SCHEME
With a number of positive swab samples over the
past 12 months or so resulting from contamination by Has your greyhound been
personal medication, Stewards remind Trainers to be
mindful of practices relating to the storage and taking
injured at the races?
of medicines. Trainers are advised to: GRSA will contribute to 80% of your
• Store medication well away from kennels and greyhound surgery costs*
food preparation areas
• Avoid taking medication around greyhound feeding time
• Do not prepare or consume medication in your kennel area
or food preparation areas
• Always wash hands immediately after taking medication
Stewards remind Trainers that although ingestion of
personal medication by greyhounds may be unintentional
and simply a case of lack of care and process, absolute
liability lies with the Trainer to present greyhounds free of
prohibited substances (GAR83).
The Greyhound Adoption Program will then prioritise
Racing Statistics - January 2021 your greyhound for entry into the program.
MARRING: 7 *Not all injuries are covered - please refer to policy for
clarification on which injuries will be covered.
FAILING TO PURSUE: 4 Maximum rebate of $1200 per injury.
UNSATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE: 1
For more information speak with the
SWABS TAKEN JANUARY 2021: 138 On-Course veterinarian or a representative
of the Integrity Department.
New Licences - January 2021
Reminder - Hot Weather Policy review
14 -15 years Catcher Only: Isabella Watkins (N)
The GRSA Hot Weather Policy was reviewed in March
Owner: Troy Treverton (N), Denise Arnold (N), Scott Blundell (N), at an Industry Consultative Group Meeting. Some
Mikelis Abolins (N), William McAteer(N), Ken Smith (N), Renee Pearson (N), important changes have been made:
Steven Pearson (N)
1) Early kennelling will be implemented if the
Owner Attendant: Jessica Price (U), Kewalin Thongpheng (N), temperature is expected to reach or exceed 35
Nigel Grivell (RA), Shavaughn Watkins (N) degrees at kennelling time. Participants will be advised
New Registration Syndicate Names: We Love Our Dogs via text message.
2) Trainers will no longer be required to provide a
Breeders: Adam Burda(N)
Veterinary Certificate confirming that a greyhound
*Number in brackets is used to identify licensed owners that are suffers from heat stress to have a greyhound included
new to that particular syndicate. on the Heat Stress Register.
(P) Provisional Only (N) New Licences (R) Renewals
(U) Upgrade of License (DG) Downgrade of License 3) Early kennelling will not be provided for day meetings.
(RA) Re Apply (T) Transfer from interstate.
It will apply to twilight and night meetings only.
Please consult Stewards if you require clarification.
14 Kennel Capers E D IT ION 95Compliance
and Welfare
Derek Kordick
Covid-19 update Pink Card Applications –
Again, thank you to everyone for your efforts to keep Stewards’ Notice
COVID-19 compliance in the back of your minds. From your You will see a new Stewards’ Notice on Pink Card
feedback, I added some extra-large check in posters in the applications.
kennel house at Angle Park, and re-designed the entry to
Angle Park (general public), to make it less airport-like. The intent of this Notice is to give everyone a general guide
on the process and time frames. As you all know, breeding
The Murray Bridge cup is coming up, and the team are is a time critical process and, from our end, a few pieces of
working to finalise the COVID-Safe plan for the event. You will information need to come together so the application can be
see the familiar signage and social distancing marks put up processed. There are a lot of juggled balls in the air during the
before the event. process, so if you have any problems with your application, or
you want to know the status of a current application and have
not heard for a while, please contact the Animal Welfare or
Covid-19 – Stewards’ Notices Licencing Teams.
To respond to COVID-19 developments that happen
The Year Of Review
around the country, I streamlined our response to two
places to look.
The first is the Stewards’ Notice named “COVID-19 Procedure This year is a big year for reviewing the local rules and
All Tracks”. This tries to answer the questions about what you various policies and procedures.
do when you attend a facility or travel. It includes internet We will roll these out over time and liaise with the ICG as the
links to various government sites and to the apps that the SA various reviews progress. When the opportunity presents itself,
Government want us to use. The Notice is on the GRSA web I encourage you to contact the ICG with your views or contact
page (go to ‘Integrity’, then ‘Rules and Policies’, then Stewards’ me directly.
Notices).
The second Stewards’ Notice is “COVID-19 Nomination
Restrictions” and relates to cross-border movement. Sometimes
the government directions on cross-border change daily, so it is
Greyhound Of The Year
hard to keep up. This Notice tries to combine all the information I attended the Greyhound of the Year awards recently.
into one document. I included a reference table so you can It was wonderful to see everyone enjoying the night and
quickly identify the status of the borders. For our interstate celebrating the successes of the industry. Win, lose or draw, it
guests, there is a step by step guide to applying for a SA cross- takes a number of greyhounds to make a race that can be won,
border permit. The Notice is also on the GRSA web page under and to make that happen, you can all give yourselves a pat on
Stewards’ Notices. the back for your dedication over the year – “on the shoulders
of giants”.
New local rules Happy racing!
You can access the latest local rules on the GRSA web
page (go to ‘Integrity’, then ‘rules and policies’). Please
note, if you download your own copy, over time it might Thinking of making
become outdated.
A recent amendment is to local rule 114, to include sub-rule (1A)
changes to your kennels?
that: “where a greyhound has been retired in accordance with
GAR 106(3)(a), a registered person shall be guilty of a Serious Some changes to your kennels may
Offence if the person sells or otherwise transfers ownership need Council approval.
or custody of a greyhound to a third party into circumstances
where they are aware, or ought to be aware, that the If you need help or advice
greyhound will be, or is likely to be euthanised or exist under
conditions that are to its detriment”. please call GRSA's Derek Kordick
Also to rule 114, the GAP program was changed to Greyhounds on 8243 7116
as Pets.
Kennel Capers FEBRUARY 2021 15MARKE TING MAT TERS
Marketing Matters
Marketing Manager Matt Watson
Angle Park 8’s Meal Promotion Syndication getting underway
The Angle Park 8’s promotion for Chasers Restaurant has been We have been busy working on syndication in recent weeks,
launched in the last week. with the first Adelaide Greyhound Racing Club syndicate not far
off being launched.
For groups of 8 or more who pre-buy either of the Angle Park 8’s
meal deals below, if 3 greyhounds win from box 8, that group will We have received a large number of enquiries from interested new
receive the entire cost of their booking back: owners and that was before we even had the greyhounds locked
away! We have managed to source Weblec Rebel and Weblec
• Drinks package offer: $55 per person = 1 main meal + 1
Blade from the Lanigan Kennel in Melbourne thanks to the trainers
dessert + 2 hours drinks package (tap beer, house wine, soft
and of course Neville Loechel. The dogs will be trained by Vadim
drink and coffee)
Roz who is excited to get the dogs to the track in the next few
• Non-drinks offer: $35 per person = 1 main meal + 1 dessert weeks. Also thankyou to the AGRC for helping find the dogs and
and 1 complimentary drink (tap beer, house wine, soft drink their involvement in setting up and managing the club syndicate.
and coffee)
If anyone is interested in training for their local club syndicate or
This promotion will work well as it generates group bookings for also for private syndicates, please reach out to Sean Donnelly who
Chasers and also keeps patrons engaged with the racing, rather can give you some more information and answer any questions
than a typical 2 for 1 meal offer that doesn’t keep patrons following you have. We look forward to syndication and new ownership
the racing. The main T&C is that patrons must book before 11am growing in 2021!
on the Monday, this is to stop any sneaky patrons booking or not
Sean Donnelly – 0438 835 543 - sean.donnelly@grsa.com.au
booking a table based on when the fields are released and what
dogs are in box 8. Funnily enough we had 3 winners from box 8
last Thursday but the atmosphere should be great when the first GAP Foster and Adoption Days are back!
Angle Park 8’s promotion is won by some lucky punters at the
venue. Participants are open to partake in the promotion, however After 12 months out of action, our Foster and Adoption Day’s are
there are no industry discounts available. back, starting Saturday, 13th February at Angle Park.
For more information or to book please visit www.chasers.net.au We will have a mixture of foster and adoption dogs ready to meet
their new families! With Valentines Day on Sunday, the event is
based around ‘Find Love at our Foster and Adoption Day!
Greyhound of the Year Awards
On January 30th we celebrated the 2020 TAB Greyhound of the
Murray Bridge Cup in March
Year Awards. In just over a month we have the 2021 Daish Irrigation and
The event was held at Fodder Murray Bridge Cup upon us.
Chasers Restaurant for the The Cup will have all the bells and whistles that we have had at
first time in a few years previous cups including kids activities, live music and food and
due to COVID restrictions drink vans. Unfortunately we are still under COVID restrictions
and didn’t the venue look which restrict the total number of patrons in the venue. With a
great. We had a bumper small list of sponsors, local politicians, club members, finalists and
crowd of just under 200 committees, there are very limited seats available for trainers. For
people to watch one of any trainers who are racing but do not sit upstairs, we will provide
the most tightly contested a drink and food voucher as well as seating and some cover with
GOTY awards in recent marquee’s. The Murray Bridge committee and GRSA have worked
years go to Sir Truculent. Thanks to all those who came for their on what the best option is for the night to try to help everyone
attendance in what was a great night. but unfortunately with COVID we are unable to have everyone
upstairs. We look forward to a great night of racing and activities
appy
for our industry and the general public - now we just pray for
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good weather up at the Bridge!
Keep an eye out for
HOUR upcoming editions of our
podcast 'The Dogcast!'
AY 4PM TO 7PM
MONDAY TO FRID
Catch the podcast via
2PM TO 6PM
SATU RDAY AND SUNDAY the GRSA website, Apple
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16 Kennel Capers E D IT ION 95NEWS
Want dinner on us?
All you need is 3 dogs from box 8 to win!
There’s no catch... Trust us!
Book a group of 8 or more for dinner at Angle Park on a
Thursday night and, if three dogs wearing number 8 win on the Drinks package offer: Non-drinks offer:
night, you’ll have the entire value of your booking refunded! $55 per person $35 per person
- 1 main meal - 1 main meal
That’s right, FREE! - 1 dessert - 1 dessert
- 2 hours drinks - 1 complimentary drink
But, of course, there are a few terms and conditions* that apply. package (tap beer, house wine,
(tap beer, house wine, soft drink and coffee)
Bookings must be made by 11am the Monday prior soft drink and coffee)
chasers.net.au | 8243 7150
For full terms and conditions please visit www.chasers.net.au.
Kennel Capers FEBRUARY 2021 17NEWS
Monty makes up for lost time
MOUNT GAMBIER
Tara Raceway didn’t see a great deal of Mumbannar-based
trainer Monty Wilson last year. But when the border re-opened
late in the year he was back in a flash. Finally, his life was back
on track. And that observation was not made in jest.
For a bloke who long ago set himself a target of one win a
month with his team of predominantly giveaway greyhounds,
the year ended pretty well with six winners between October
and December.
And this year has started pretty well, Wilson mixing it with the
heavyweights of local greyhound racing with five wins, seven
seconds and six thirds. Currently he sits in sixth spot on the 2021
Ian Badger Leading Trainer table.
On Sunday February 7th he trained a double with Sianna Magic
and Saint Charlotte and shared the training honours for the day
with Nicole Stanley, David Peckham and Dean Fennell.
Sianna Magic was actually one of the dogs he acquired once the
border re-opening became imminent.
“I had been looking for a few dogs for the kennels so I contacted Monty Wilson with Sianna Magic.
Dennington trainer Ray Drew to see if he could help me out,”
Wilson said. an impressive 6½ lengths victory in the Metal Worx Maiden Stake
“He said to leave it with him and duly came up with a black bitch (305 m).
that had been sacked at breaking-in but one that he thought might Saint Charlotte, who led all the way in the Gambier Vets Mixed
be suitable for me to race in Mount Gambier.” Stake (400 m) when defeating Ed Deeds by a length in 23.22
By Premier Fantasy out of Smooth Momentum, a beautifully bred seconds, was purchased in a package deal after the syndicate that
daughter of Brett Lee x Shanghai Rose, Sianna Magic acquitted owned her disbanded.
herself well on debut when running Aston Olenna to 1½ lengths in Wilson’s done pretty well with the daughter of Lightning Frank
a heat of last month’s Razza Racing Feature Maiden (305 metres). and Jasmine Lilly, the brindle bitch having now won three races at
And in the following week’s final she finished second to Aston Tara Raceway as well as recording a quick 22.94 seconds when
Olenna prior to opening her winning account last Sunday with running second to Hello I’m Jade last month.
ABOVE: Mel Freitag, David Peckham and Jason Newman with
Rajasthan and Noir Star after their wins at Tara Raceway.
RIGHT: Andy Graham with Cookie Deeds after a win
at Tara Raceway.
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