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ISSUE 37
MARCH 2019
Featured Inside
CREATING
A STORM
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CONTENTS ISSUE 37 MARCH 2019
3 CEO’S UPDATE Editor: Andrew Copley
ARTICLES Deputy Editor: Molly Haines
Tornado storms back to the top
Barooga Brett secures Group 1 double
Greyhound Monthly Victoria (GMV)
Middle distance star delivers ahead of schedule
Bellamy creates a storm at Oz Cup Lunch
magazine is produced by Greyhound Racing
Record for Gippsland Carnival Victoria (GRV), the governing body of
Awesome Orson claims Cranbourne crown greyhound racing in this state.
Pies visit the talk of Sale town
Young lives honoured at Horsham GRV strongly encourages all Victorian
Syndication: Future Growth Strategy Workshop greyhound racing participants - in particular
Horsham hooks fishing contestants breeders and trainers - to take the time to
Watchdog form guide goes mobile
read each issue of GMV to ensure they are
Trialling the key to Group 1 double
Don a GAP great
across relevant
GOTBA News key issues.
Greyhound Quiz
Enriching the lives of GAP greyhounds Each edition of GMV aims to provide an
Crimson Vixen off to flying start overview of key happenings in relation
In like Flynn to Victorian greyhound racing that
Premiership trio embark on Ballarat occurred during the previous month, as
Carrie Bickmore charity joins the Chase
well as promoting significant and relevant
Latest litters & Misses
upcoming activities and events.
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34 - 35 CLUB DIRECTORY & TRIAL INFORMATION It is GRV’s goal to have each edition of
Greyhound Monthly Victoria available on-
line at grv.org.au on or before the last day
Cover: Cover: Legendary Melbourne Storm NRL Coach Craig Bellamy
made a guest appearance at the first ever Australian Cup Box Draw Lunch of the previous month, and arriving in letter
at Federation Square on 25 February. Read more on Page 7. Photo by: Clint boxes by the 10th day of each month.
Anderson.
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CEO’s Update
February was another busy month for Victorian greyhound be treated on an individual basis and factors such as prior
racing with the Australian Cup Carnival featuring some offences, remorse, cooperation and action already taken
great racing action, including a champion performance by to address problems, will be considered. However, when
Australia’s best stayer, Tornado Tears, in the Group 1 Zoom making submissions on this or any other issues to the RADB,
Top, a solid win by rising star, Deliver, in the Group 1 Rookie GRV will always be acting in its primary role as a regulator
Rebel and a run by Barooga Brett in the Temlee that’s with a statutory responsibility to protect the sport’s integrity
positioned him as dual Group 1 winner. And the Gippsland and the welfare of greyhounds.
Carnival wrapped up with a great performance by Orson
Speaking of greyhound welfare, this issue has a story on
Allen to win the Cranbourne Cup.
how the Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club responded to a
There are a lot of very good greyhounds racing in Victoria bushfire in the Gippsland region last month. The club acted
at the moment and to help punters and participants make quickly and effectively to support affected participants, much
the most of this, GRV has released the Watchdog mobile like the Sale GRC handled a similar fire situation earlier
form guide with a range of features that you can read about this summer. These are great examples of how Victorian
in this issue of the Monthly. New features will be added in greyhound racing is not just a sport but a community too
the coming months and I ask you to spread the word about and I thank everyone involved for their work. Speaking of
this new app, which puts everything punters need to know which, one of the most loved and respected members of
in their hand, and can be downloaded from the iTunes and the GAP community, Don Graham, passed away earlier this
Google Apps stores. month and you can read more about him in this issue. I want
to personally acknowledge Don for nearly twenty years of
As you are aware, the Victorian Government’s new Code
volunteering at GAP and fostering many greyhounds on the
of Practice for the Keeping of Racing Greyhounds will
way to their forever homes.
commence on 1 January 2020. GRV is developing a
Support Book to help participants manage their compliance Looking ahead, Sandown will be hosting a Greyhound
with the new Code across areas such as facility Community Day on 23 March. These events are very
construction and management, breeding, health popular both for people who already own greyhounds
and welfare, emergency management and and for those thinking about adopting one and
retirement, and you can find out more in this I encourage you to spread the word about the
issue . The Support Book will be released in Sandown Community Day. And there’s more great
monthly sections, starting in March. It will include racing action coming up over March, including
explanations and examples, templates for the Horsham Cup on 9 March. Before then,
recording compliance protocols and of course, we will see the finals of the
links to useful reference materials. Australian Cup Carnival at The Meadows
on 2 March, one of the great events
I’d also like to remind participants that
on the greyhound racing calendar
GRV’s new Penalty Guidelines for
worldwide. The Meadows always
Prohibited Substances are now in
puts on a great show for the
force, following a public consultation
Australian Cup and it’s a great
process last November and you
way to introduce friends to all
can find them at greyhoundcare.
the colour and excitement of
grv.org.au/policies-and-guidance.
greyhound racing. I hope to see
They cover the range of penalties
you there.
that GRV may seek when making
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submissions to the Racing Appeals and
Disciplinary Board (RADB) about the use Alan Clayton
of prohibited substances. It is important Chief Executive Officer
to note that such offences will continue to
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Tornado Tears (8) won the Zoom Top by less than half a length
over reserve Blue Moon Rising (9).
Tornado storms back to the top
By Gerard Guthrie and Molly Haines
Trainer Robert Britton was
A
ustralia’s best stayer Tornado Tears demonstrated taken by surprise. Photos by:
all his champion qualities with a magnificent return Clint Anderson.
to the track in the Group 1 Zoom Top (725m) at
The Meadows on the opening night of the Australian Cup
Carnival.
In a superb training performance by champion mentor
Robert Britton, Tornado Tears dug deep to win the invitation-
only Zoom Top first-up after five months on the sidelines.
The son of the great Fernando Bale and Tears Siam, a litter
sister to Britton’s 2015 Zoom Top hero Space Star, hadn’t
been seen in action since 22 September, when he won the
Group 3 Top Cat Video Cup at the same venue.
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“He has just got me in awe,” said Robert Britton. “Tornado
Tears does things that dogs just shouldn’t be able to do.”
It was the fourth time Britton had won the Zoom Top in the
last six years, having previously won the event with Cheetah
Zorro (2014), Space Star (2015) and last year with Fanta
Bale, enhancing the Lara mentor’s reputation as greyhound
racing’s Bart Cummings.
Despite his lack of racing fitness and a less than ideal
draw in eight, Tornado Tears started $2.20 favourite in the
$75,000 to-the-winner Zoom Top, ahead of NSW visitor
Poco Dorado ($4.30) and his Group 1-winning kennelmate
Barcali ($7.70).
Tornado Tears began well from his outside alley but wasn’t his heart is,” said a proud Britton.
able to cross outsider Black Impala ($28.30) and Poco
Dorado. “We didn’t know how strong he would be heading into the
Zoom Top after such a long lay-off. I feel that everyone has a
After momentarily being caught wide, Tornado Tears found lot more confidence in him that I did.
the fence with a lap to go and the writing looked to be on
the wall when he moved into second in the back straight. “He has had a faultless preparation after his hairline fracture
in his hock five months ago. Even though he hasn’t been
But as Tornado Tears sweated on a rails run, reserve Blue
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over 700 in his comeback, he was showing all the signs he
Moon Rising ($10.80), a litter brother and kennelmate to was more than okay.
Poco Dorado, swept to the front; however the favourite
wouldn’t be denied and kicked back strongly along the “Greyhounds like this just don’t come around often. He is a
inside in a stirring finish to score by .36 of a length in dog that knows how to find the line and that is exactly what
42.51sec. he did tonight.”
Another interstater in Western Australian Moment To Jive Tornado Tears has now won 20 of his 29 starts, his last
($21.10) ran third. seven in a row, and he’s undefeated in three assignments
over 725m at The Meadows, while it was his fourth victory
“I was just hoping he would lead to give himself a chance at Group 1 level, following on from the Sandown Cup, Albion
but to come from behind and win this race proves how big Park Gold Cup and National Distance Championship.
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Barooga Brett with Brooke and Jamie Ennis.
Barooga Brett secures Group 1 double
By Gerard Guthrie and Molly Haines
personal best of 29.69sec.
B arooga Brett claimed his second Group 1 trophy “I am still in shock and my heart is racing and I think it will be
for 2019 at The Meadows when outpointing the for a while,” Brooke Ennis said after the race. “He got a great
best sprinters in the land in the Temlee (525m) on cart into the race but to be able to run 4.98sec was a huge
February. surprise for me. I knew he was in a good position sitting
behind Orson Allen and he did everyone very proud.
Owned and trained by Brooke Ennis, Barooga Brett won the
Group 1 Silver Chief at The Meadows on 5 January, made “Brett is continually improving and to have won a Group
the final of the Group 1 Maturity there last July and had won 1 race in the Silver Chief here and to do it again in an
seven from 11 over the 525m course prior to the invitation- invitational is an exceptional effort.”
only Temlee. It was Barooga Brett’s 17th win at start 48, with his resume
But despite his imposing credentials at The Meadows, also featuring the Group 3 Cup Night Sprint at Sandown on
Barooga Brett, a son of Barcia Bale and Destini Gold, started Melbourne Cup night.
at $7.50 from an awkward box six draw in the $100,000 to- Hasten Slowly notched up another minor placing in a major
the-winner Australian Cup lead-up. at The Meadows, running third, with My Redeemer and Poke
After winning the Group 2 Cranbourne Cup one week The Bear finishing fourth and fifth respectively.
earlier, Orson Allen started $2.40 favourite from box two, There was an emotional note to the victory, with Barooga
with Poke The Bear, runner-up at Cranbourne and winner Brett previously owned by the late Norma Gost, who passed
of the Topgun, The Meadows’ other Group 1 invitational, the away last November.
$3.30 second elect from box five.
Brooke and husband Jamie Ennis forged a successful
Melbourne Cup hero My Redeemer was at $6.60, while association with Norma and partner Jim Psaila several years
underlining the depth of the field, Hasten Slowly, runner-up ago through the deeds of star stayer Lady Toy.
in both the Australian Cup and Topgun at the venue in 2018,
was a $23.60 outsider. “We still share our wins with Jim,” Brooke said. “Losing MARCH 2019
someone is always extremely sad but ‘Bretty’ is making this
Barooga Brett came out running and duelled for the lead a very special time and we are sure Norma continues to
with Orson Allen going into the first turn. watch down on him and be very proud.”
Barooga Brett gained the ascendancy soon after and he It was the second time Brooke and Jamie have won the
refused to surrender his hard-won advantage, increasing Temlee, with superstar My Bro Fabio victorious in 2015.
his lead in the home straight as he defeated Orson Allen
by 2.77 lengths in a flying 29.65sec, eclipsing his previous The prized Temlee trophy and rug.
Photos by: Clint Anderson.
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Barooga Brett powers to the finish line over
Orson Allen (2) and Hasten Slowly (5).
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Middle distance Inset: Deliver (3) gets an
star Delivers
early break over Slingshot
Hammer before being
swarmed on the dais by
(from left) breeder/owner
ahead of schedule Vince Tullio, co-trainer
Jason Thompson and son
Luke Thompson.
By Gerard Guthrie and Molly Haines
R
ising star Deliver continued the perfect start to his ($5.10), Benali ($6) and reserve Blue Striker ($6.50).
middle distance career with a dominant all-the-way
The market proved to be spot on as Deliver came out
victory in the Group 1 Rookie Rebel (600m) at The
running and found the front and he was never seriously
Meadows on 16 February, the opening night of the Australian
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threatened in a flawless front-running exhibition, defeating
Cup Carnival.
Blackjack Neo ($23.80) by 2.46 lengths in another flying
Trained by Seona Thompson, Deliver won the Group 1 Vic gallop of 34.19sec, with Blue Striker finishing third.
Peters Classic in Sydney over 520m last November and
“Deliver is a very honest greyhound and to win one Group 1
the son of Fernando Bale and Veetee Saharrah has made
race, let alone two and a Group Listed, is a great effort,” said
a seamless and ultra-impressive transition to the middle
co-trainer Jason Thompson, husband of Seona.
distance ranks in the early weeks of 2019.
“We thought he would run the 600m eventually but not this
After two wins over Sandown’s 595m course, highlighted
quickly. We thought he would be racing the middle distance
by the Listed Maidment Memorial, Deliver tuned up for
when he was around two and a half to three years old. We
the $75,000 to-the-winner Rookie Rebel with a scorching
threw him in a 600 at Sandown and he broke 34 (seconds),
34.09sec victory at his 600m debut at The Meadows.
so we knew the distance wouldn’t be a problem after that.”
Drawn in box three for the Rookie Rebel, Deliver started
Bred and owned by Pearcedale’s Vince Tullio, Deliver made
even-money favourite, ahead of Sale Cup winner Neo Cleo
it 13 wins from 24 starts.
A superheroes Thor and Hulk go into battle. Photos by: Clint Anderson.
theme drew
hundreds
of kids to
the opening
night of the
carnival.
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Melbourne Storm Coach Craig Bellamy
(right) gave an insight into his success.
Photos by: Clint Anderson.
Bellamy creates a
storm at Oz Cup Lunch
By Luke Holmesby
Bellamy took to the stage.
G reyhound racing made a return to the heart of
Melbourne on 25 February with an exciting new
initiative - the TAB Australian Cup Box Draw held at
Zinc in Federation Square by the iconic Yarra River.
Widely regarded as one of the best coaches of any sport in
Australia, Bellamy spoke candidly about the challenges that
come with leading one of the most successful football sides
of the modern era, while also dealing with the challenges
The Monday lunch was a glitzy event attended by the that come with heading up a Rugby League team in a
who’s who of greyhound racing, including trainers of each traditional AFL town.
of the dogs in the Australian Cup field, Victorian State MP Adding another new dimension to this year’s Australian
for Broadmeadows, Frank McGuire and revered Melbourne Cup is the pairing of eight local charities to a runner in the
Storm Rugby League coach, Craig Bellamy. Australian Cup. The group matched with the winning dog
While the day centred around the big names of the is set to receive a $10,000 donation, while $2000 will be
greyhound racing world, the crowd was spellbound when donated to the remaining seven charities.
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Andy Maher interviews GRV Deputy Chair Peita Duncan
Eight charities were each drawn a runner in the Australian Cup on the day. as part of a live broadcast on 1116 SEN.
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A huge fireworks
display kicked off the
Gippsland Carnival
at Warragul in
December.
Cricket legend Ian Botham (seated) with Club Managers
Amanda Frey (Cranbourne), Peter Johnston (Sale),
Adrian Scott (Warragul) and Steve Clarke (Traralgon).
Record for Gippsland Carnival
By Luke Holmesby and Andrew Copley LOOKING AHEAD
G
reyhound racing’s third annual Gippsland Carnival With the return of the Traralgon Cup next year, the 2019/20
reached new heights in 2018/19 with record crowds Gippsland Carnival is expected to be bigger and better
flocking to take in the thrills of our sport. again.
The latest series consisted of three country cups beginning
with the Sale Cup on Boxing Day, followed by the Warragul
2018/19 GIPPSLAND CARNIVAL CUP WINNERS
Cup in January before rounding out with the Cranbourne
Cup in February. G1 Sale Cup – 26 Dec
Neo Cleo (Wendy Neocleous)
A spectacular launch in December brought the carnival to
life with cricket legend Ian Botham and Victorian greyhound G2 Warragul Cup – 12 Jan
racing ambassador Brent Harvey in attendance. Attendance Dyna Hunter (Steve Collins)
figures were up by 8,500 on last year’s carnival despite the
cancellation of the Traralgon Cup on Australia Day due to G2 Traralgon Cup – 26 Jan (did not run)
track safety issues, which are currently being rectified.
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G2 Cranbourne Cup – 9 Feb
GRV CEO Alan Clayton said the carnival had grown from
Orson Allen (Correy Grenfell)
strength to strength in its three years.
“Gippsland is a traditionally rich area for greyhound racing
and you can see that shine through in this carnival,” Mr
Clayton said. “To see Sale, Warragul and Cranbourne filled
with families enjoying our great sport is just wonderful,
and we are proud to see the benefits it brings to local
businesses and communities.”
WHY IT’S IMPORTANT
The local Gippsland economy has had its challenges in
Max Gawn kept
recent years, not helped by the closure of the power station the huge Sale Cup
in Hazelwood in March 2017 which reportedly employed crowd entertained on
495 staff and 300 contractors just a few years earlier. The Boxing Day.
Gippsland Carnival engages the services local businesses Matthew Richardson
and sources local produce, which generates much needed with iconic Gippsland
greyhound racing
funds for the region. personality, Marg
Thomas. Photos by:
CELEBS INVOLVED Clint Anderson.
English cricket icon Ian Botham joined AFL games record
holder Brent Harvey as the faces of the Gippsland
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Carnival Media Launch in December, while larger-of-life
AFL personalities Max Gawn, Dane Swan and Matthew
Richardson made appearances throughout the carnival
along with stand-up comedians Marty Fields and Dave
O’Neil.
LIFEBLOOD OF OUR SPORT
Because of its soft ground, the Gippsland district is
recognised as a great breeding ground for greyhound pups,
and with three tracks in the region plus Cranbourne on the
outskirts, it has long been a greyhound racing stronghold.
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Orson Allen wins the Cranbourne Cup ahead of Poke The Bear Trainer Correy Grenfell is congratulated by AFL great Dane Swan.
(rail), Hightan (4) and Wears Woodleigh (1). Photos by: Clint Anderson. SAT. JANUARY 12 2019 CUP
SAT. JANUARY 26 2019 CUP
Awesome Orson claims Cranbourne crown
By Gerard Guthrie and Molly Haines
victory, just .01 outside Pop The Cork’s 520m benchmark.
O rson Allen celebrated the biggest win of his career
on 9 February, adding a deserved country cup
triumph to his resume with a brilliant all-the-way
victory in the Group 2 Spolly’s Syndication Cranbourne Cup
Final (520m).
Drawn in box three, Orson Allen was the $3.20 second
elect, behind Seona Thompson’s $1.70 favourite Poke The
Bear (box 2), with Poke The Bear’s kennelmate Azkaban
($9.10) the only other runner at single figures.
Orson Allen came out running and Grenfell’s pre-race
Trained by 25-year-old Correy Grenfell, Orson Allen was confidence was vindicated in breathtaking style as he
making his fourth appearance in a provincial Cup, having opened up a race-winning lead in the back straight, going
previously contested finals at Geelong (2nd), Bendigo (4th) on to defeat Poke The Bear by 4.13 lengths in another
and Warragul (6th). scorching run of 29.77sec.
Orson Allen’s previous feature titles had both come at Looking further into the future, Grenfell is optimistic about
Sandown in the Group 3 Shootout (515m) and Listed Orson Allen’s stud credentials.
Australian Sprint (515m).
“There’s been a few people after the race already ask for
“This is what we train for; to get the rewards like this,” straws,” quipped Grenfell.
Grenfell said. “We’ve been desperate to get an inside box
with him,” said Grenfell. “He’s been in plenty of Group races “He’s by KC And All and Desalle (Bale) on the dam side.
now and he probably should have won a few more than this. She was Barcia Bale’s sister and she was a star in her own
He’s got the ability. right, so I don’t think you can go past his breeding.”
A son of US sire KC And All and Group winner Desalle Bale, Earlier on Cranbourne Cup night, the heavily-backed Boom
Orson Allen was the fastest qualifier for the $47,000 to-the- Down (Steve White) careered away with the $10,000 to-
winner Cranbourne Cup after a near-record 29.61sec heat the-winner Ram’s Security Victoria Cup over 699m.
Pies visit the talk of Sale town
By Luke Holmesby
see. The players were wonderful and the kids especially
S
ale Greyhound Racing Club was packed to the brim on
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11 February when stars from the Collingwood Football loved it. They all flocked to big Mason Cox, who is hard to
Club made a special appearance as part of their recent miss,” he said.
annual AFL community camp. While the 211cm tall Cox was the drawcard for many on the
It was the Magpies’ second trip to a Gippsland greyhound night, Johnston said the visit could have lasting benefits for
racing club after descending on Traralgon during the same greyhound racing.
camp last year. “There were a lot of people there who wouldn’t have
Sale locals mingled with Collingwood stars in an event attended a greyhound racing club before. We gave a spiel
designed to support community football in the region. Sale at the start of the night about the sport and hopefully we’ll
GRC Manager Peter Johnston said the visit was the talk of see them back here for one of our race meets.”
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the town. The majority of
Collingwood’s
“We had a full house of 200 people which was fantastic to playing roster
attended the event.
The majority of Collingwood’s playing roster attended the event.
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hard because two of the teenagers lost were children of
Horsham GRC regular Kerry Prowse.
Despite living three hours away in Red Cliffs (near Mildura),
Horsham is one of Kerry’s home tracks. It’s a venue she
regularly trains and races her greyhounds.
The club wanted to do something for her, so they decided
to put together the annual Cardross Memorial to honour her
children, as well as the other kids who died in the incident.
Ominous Warning with Last month marked the 13th running of the Cardross
Maddi O’Neill (catcher) Cliff Memorial Final (410m), with the race won by Ominous
Smith (husband of trainer
Patricia Smith), Kerrie Warning, trained locally in Wonwondah by Patricia Smith.
Prowse and Horsham GRC
President, Ian Bibby at last Patricia said it was a privilege to be a part of the race. She
month’s Cardross Memorial knew the history of the memorial final and is familiar with
Young Lives presentation. Photos by:
Justin Brilliant.
Kerry because she is a regular at the track.
“It was a hard race with some good dogs in it and we were
Honoured at Horsham lucky enough to receive the plaque,” Patricia said. “It was
such an honour to win that race.”
By Renee Mok The Cardross Memorial is a Mixed Grade 4/5 series open
to greyhounds bred in Victoria with no city wins. Ominous
E
ach year, the Horsham Greyhound Racing Club
Warning collected a $5000 first prize and a $1000 VicGreys
honours six young lives that were lost in a tragic
Bonus, while he was also presented with a rug and trophy.
accident in Cardross in 2006.
Ominous Warning’s name will also be engraved on
Eleven teenagers were hit by an out of control car while
a permanent plaque found in the Horsham GRC that
walking by the side of the road and sadly six of them were
memorializes the lives of Abby and Shane Hirst and their
fatally injured.
friends Josie Calvi, Cory Dowling, Cassie Manners and
The tragedy hit the local greyhound racing community Stevie-Lee Weight.
Syndication: Future Growth Strategy Workshop
S yndication provides a wonderful avenue for
participation in greyhound racing for a broad range
of people, increases revenue for participants and
also supports positive greyhound welfare and rehoming
• Discuss the needs and requirements of syndicators going
forward (ideas for future growth of syndication)
• Provide an opportunity to clarify existing GRV and ASIC
compliance obligations and ask questions
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outcomes.
As well as recent changes made to GRV’s rules of racing • Provide an opportunity for syndicators to meet and
making it easier to register larger syndicates, GRV is network
continuing work to support the growth of syndication GRV vs ASIC Requirements
activities in the sport of greyhound racing.
Promoters of public syndicates which qualify as managed
In particular, GRV is working on seeking broader relief investment schemes are regulated under the Corporations
for the sport from Australian Securities and Investments Act 2001. These requirements are regulated and monitored
Commission (ASIC) requirements – similar to relief by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission
arrangements proposed by ASIC in early 2015 and which (ASIC), not by GRV.
already exist for the sports of thoroughbred and harness
racing. The ASIC requirements were not written with greyhound
racing in mind, but sometimes they do cover the sport –
To help build a case for ASIC relief, GRV is preparing a particularly where shares are being sold to members of the
report on the future growth of syndication in the sport. To public. If you are only selling greyhound racing syndicate
help prepare the report GRV will be running a workshop shares to people you know and are not actively promoting
to seek the views of current syndicators and those people or advertising those shares, you do not need to register with
wanting to know more about syndication. ASIC.
Offering or selling shares includes many types of activity,
GRV Syndication Workshop including taking out advertising in newspapers, on television
Date: Thursday 4 April or radio, posting messages on social media, putting up
Time: 11:00am flyers around the club, or sending out text messages to
Venue: The Meadows groups of people who might be interested in buying shares.
All these activities could be seen by ASIC as ‘promoting’
If you would like to attend, please e-mail and you may trigger the need for ASIC registration.
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mbruce@grv.org.au.
For more information about these ASIC requirements,
To register a syndicate please contact GRV’s Racing please visit: https://greyhoundcare.grv.org.au/rules-of-racing
Services and Registrations team at: and click on the ‘Greyhound syndicates - Information sheet’
Phone: (03) 8329 1100 link.
Email: memberservices@grv.org.au
Anyone seeking further information about the ASIC
requirements are encouraged to obtain their own
The purpose of the workshop will be to: independent advice or contact ASIC at:
• Gather information that can be used about demographics ASIC Customer Contact Centre: 1300 300 630
involved in syndicates (examine ways to increase
participation) Further information is available on the ASIC website at
http://www.asic.gov.au
10 • Talk about current scenarios and various models of
syndicationThe Horsham Cup trophy. Photo by: Clint Anderson.
Horsham hooks fishing contestants
By Phil Weir
and tradespeople.
H
orsham in March is magnificent. Big sky country. Broad At the opening in August 2017 the $1.2 million investment
fields, the majestic Grampians, fishing the Wimmera materialised, including racing over 410m and 485m, the
River; and the CHS Group Horsham Greyhound Cup! track widened by an average of 1.2m, cambers at the bends
Thousands of visitors descend on the Wimmera’s capital for the increased to 10%, replacement of the lure and safety rail,
long weekend, and many of them spend Saturday night at the Burrumbeet track sand replaced, and all irrigation and electrical
newly-refurbished Horsham track to see some of the best dogs systems upgraded.
in Australia race for the $67,000 group two final. The Group two Horsham Cup on Saturday March 9 is renowned
The Horsham track has had an interesting few years. Concerns throughout the Wimmera as a highlight of the social calendar.
over racing safety led to closure and extensive remodelling of Horsham GRC Manager Justin Brilliant said “it’s a huge
the track and facilities, resulting in what is now one of the safest weekend in Horsham. We get thousands of visitors mixing with
tracks in Victoria; in fact in the 2017/18 racing season Horsham the locals.”
had the least amount of injuries per 1000 starts of all Victorian
tracks. “The famous Horsham Fishing Competition runs the day after,
so the crowd on the river put their rods down for a few hours
GRV Racing General Manager Vaughn Lynch explained there and let their hair down at the dogs before the serious fishing
was unprecedented science behind the new track. business starts.”
“Racing safety is of vital importance to GRV, and to that end In addition to the Cup heats and final, feature races on the
we found the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) had the card are the Sylvia Penny Memorial, Jan Wilson Memorial, CHS
expertise to advise us about how to avoid potential areas of Group Cup Consolation and the presentation of the Horsham
interference and crowding on the track.” Greyhound Racing Club Greyhound of the Year. MARCH 2019
“Everything about the track was measured and analysed; we’ve For a Gold coin entry - as part of the Clubs fundraising for the
applied science to the welfare of the dogs.” ‘Livin Well’ Educational Programs - you’ll enjoy café dining and
The track closed in October 2016 so that the $1.2 million entertainment for all ages kicking off from 6pm, with the first
upgrades could be applied, using predominantly local suppliers race at 7pm.
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11Watchdog form guide goes mobile
By Gerard Guthrie
T
he ability and information greyhound racing news and race to race replays and results for all
required to find a winner is now video previews.” Victorian greyhound races, latest
at your fingertips with Greyhound news and feature race previews and
Racing Victoria’s release of the exciting The key features include quick form race calendar of upcoming meetings.
Watchdog mobile form guide app. for every runner, full form history and
replays for all runners, quick stats for A look through the app’s features will
If you’re looking for the very latest all greyhounds and trainers, race tips, quickly demonstrate the wealth of
Victorian greyhound racing information expert analysis and suggested bets, information and – importantly – the
or an all-important punting edge, the integrated live TAB odds, access ease of use and navigation; if there’s
app is now available and GRV has something you need to know about
been delighted with the response. Victorian greyhound racing, you’re
going to find it – and quickly.
“The Watchdog mobile form guide
is the one-stop destination for all “It is definitely the way to go. These
greyhound racing fans,” said Stuart days more and more people are
Laing, GRV General Manager Clubs connecting with us online and more
and Commercial Development. “It and more of that interaction is via
has all the information you need as a mobiles,” said Laing. “We want the
punter, follower or fan of greyhound way our customer base receives the
racing in Victoria. information they’re looking for to be
contemporary and compelling.
“All the Vic greyhound information
people need is at their fingertips. It’s “We put the app out there at the start
got all the form, fields and information of February and we’ve had really
for all Victorian races, including good feedback – it’s been terrific –
detailed statistics for all greyhounds people are enjoying it and they’re
and trainers in every race. telling us what else they want and
that’s what we want to hear. We’re
“The app features detailed form going to keep adding more features
for every Victorian greyhound race to the app, such as black-booking
and runner, expert analysis and tips, favourite greyhounds and trainers
suggested bets, speed maps, race and quick-to-bet, so we’re very
replays, live TAB odds, the latest excited about the future.”
The app is available for download
from the Apple Store or Googleplay
or direct from your internet browser
on your mobile phone at watchdog.
Please visit grv.org.au for all the latest GRV news
grv.org.au
Trialling knew had the ability (to win), so I made sure
every dog we took up for the heats had a
the key look at the track. The extra travel we did to
trial leading into the series was worth it in
to Group the end,” Britton said.
The Futurity Final went the way of Circle
1 double Of Dreams (Barcia Bale – Mepunga Mia), a
greyhound bred in Victoria by Barry Smith
and owned by the Champagne Syndicate.
She made it two group wins in her first
11 starts after also capturing the Group 2
Laurels (515m) at Sandown Park in a race
record 29.35sec in December.
Despite Circle Of Dreams having an almost
instant rise to stardom, Britton is refusing to
get caught up in the hype. Her early promise
has seen her compared to retired champion
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female sprinters Striker Light and Up Hill Jill,
by Molly Haines
who had a combined 147 starts for 68 wins,
50 minor placings and more than $1.5 million
A
steely determination and commitment to go the extra dollars in prize money.
mile paid huge dividends for Victorian trainer Jeff
Britton when he landed a Group 1 double in Sydney “Circle Of Dreams has the early speed and the ability to run
on 2 February. a good 500 metres, but she is only at the start of her career.
There is no way you can compare her to what Up Hill Jill and
Britton went into the heats of the age-restricted National Striker Light were able to do in their careers. They are two of
Derby (520m) and National Futurity (520m) at Wentworth the best female sprinters we have seen,” Britton said.
Park with four chances; one in the Derby and three in the
Futurity. Remarkably, all four won, which Britton credits to Axel Footluce (Kinloch Brae – Footluce Diva), bred in SA
trialling them at Wentworth Park beforehand. by Melissa Trowbridge and owned by the Trowbridge
12 Trowbridge Syndicate, won the Derby, with both races
“I was tired of getting beaten at Wentworth Park with dogs I carrying a $75,000 first prize.Don Graham with his pet greyhounds at an event
at The Meadows. Photos by: Clint Anderson.
Don a GAP great
By Renee Mok
recognition in 2013 when they received the Chairman’s
I
t is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to Don
Graham, a highly respected GAP volunteer, who passed Award at the Greyhound Industry Awards Night.
away on Sunday 17 February. Don was a softly-spoken man with a real passion for the
Don and his wife Jenny began adopting greyhounds in 2001 breed. We will remember him as a greyhound whisperer,
and became heavily involved with the Greyhound Adoption who was happy to share his knowledge and experience with
Program. They were dedicated, long-time volunteers who others. At events, he would often start friendly conversations
fostered many greyhounds and attended countless GAP with prospective adopters and introduce them to one of his
events, including the Royal Melbourne Show and GAP many greyhounds.
Adoption Days. The couple became a staple of the program Described by GAP staff as a compassionate man who ‘loved
and their tireless volunteer work helped a lot of greyhounds the hounds’, Don didn’t just talk the talk, he walked the walk.
find homes. Don and Jenny have done so much for individual dogs and
Don and Jenny are renowned for having many greyhounds the breed as a whole.
at a time in their Carrum Downs home and for their genuine Don was an incredible man and his kindness and generosity
desire to help retired greyhounds become pets. Over the shone through when he was with his dogs. He will be
years, they have truly become a part of the GAP family missed by many including all those in the GAP community
and their outstanding contribution received well-deserved whose lives he has touched.
Don and Jenny Graham
after receiving the GRV
Chairman’s Award in 2013.
MARCH 2019
Doing what he did best - Don promoting the breed to prospective adopters.
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The Good Friday Appeal was one of hundreds
of events that the Grahams have attended.
13
Denis Napthine mingles Don and Jenny
during his time as the Premier of Victoria.News
By Lynton Hogan
President of GOTBA Victoria Inc.
Over the course of the summer GOTBA Vic received a number Upcoming member survey: Costs of participation
of queries from members relating to issues relevant to owners,
In March 2019, GOTBA Vic will release a short participant survey
breeders and trainers, particularly racing issues. We have received
via Survey Monkey with the main focus being on your costs
queries or requests for assistance from members regarding
of participation. We suspect that a lot of work that greyhound
disciplinary matters.
participants do on a daily, weekly, monthly basis is not properly
On the racing matters, we have raised them and continue to valued or costed, even by participants themselves.
follow them up with GRV both within and outside GRV’s racing
We anticipate the survey will take 10 -15 minutes to complete and
and other committee processes and, where relevant, also raise
will assist us in a significant way in considering and advocating
them with clubs, directly. Some of the racing matters we have
matters relevant to you in 2019 and beyond. We expect to
been progressing with GRV recently include testing elements of
supplement this survey in 2019 with further work on the true costs
GRV’s scratching compensation policy and the appropriateness
of keeping and/or owning a racing greyhound, possibly using
and conduct of prekennelling racetrack swabbing procedures. In
independent research.
connection with recently announced GRV racing calendar changes,
we queried – and received satisfactory responses from GRV in I encourage you to respond to our survey in due course.
respect of – prizemoney re-allocations within that calendar.
Things to think about in the meantime include (not necessarily
On the disciplinary matters, we assisted the relevant participants survey questions): what is your food bill now and what was it in
directly. 2017? How long does it actually take you every day to prepare your
greyhounds (time it a couple of times to check)? How much time a
Through GOTBA Vic, members have an avenue for advice and
week do you spend on individual tasks such as cleaning kennels /
progression of issues of interest to them with GRV and others. We
transporting greyhounds / handling puppies / other tasks per week
work within GRV committees, but also in addition to them, and
(time those too)?
access key personnel to do so.
GOTBA Vic is committed to being an open, transparent organisation
On wider industry issues, we will continue to press – hard where
for its members, one that enhances and projects the voices and
necessary – for the interests of participants. Much of that work is
interests of greyhound racing participants at every level for the
to be seen elsewhere, and the fruits of it are in the medium to long
benefit of all of them. We best do that by hearing from you and from
Please visit grv.org.au for all the latest GRV news
term. We will keep you updated.
your active membership with us.
WHAT IS THE GOTBA? The Greyhound Owners, Trainers and Breeders Association (GOTBA) of Victoria is a not-for profit
incorporated association, run by a committee of volunteers who work towards the constant
Are you a member of the GOTBA? If not, improvement of the sport on behalf of member and their greyhounds.
please contact us via the channels below.
Website: gotbavictoria.wildapricot.org GGOTBA Committee: Lynton Hogan (President), Robert Britton & Sandra Reed
General enquiries: gotbav@gmail.com (Co-Vice Presidents), Gayle Osbourne (Secretary), John Reid, John Cheeseman, Karen Leek,
Phone: 0423 357 620 Geoff Miles, Stan Ralph and Brian Selleck (General Committee).
One point
TRIAL YOUR KNOWLEDGE Q1. True or false - Greyhound racing’s Australian Cup was first run in 1958 in North Melbourne?
GREYHOUND QUIZ Q2. What distance is the Horsham Cup currently run over?
a) 480m b) 485m c) 525m
Q3. Which greyhound won the 2019 Cranbourne Cup after running within .01sec of the 520m
track record in his heat?
Two points
Q4. What colour is 2018 Horsham Cup winner Jimmy Newob?
a) Black b) Brindle c) Blue
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Q5. Prior to Barooga Brett, who was the last greyhound to capture the Silver Chief – Temlee
Double?
Q6. Jeff Britton-trained kennelmates Axel Footluce and Circle Of Dreams combined for a Group
1 double at which track in February 2019?
a) Albion Park b) Cannington c) Wentworth Park
Three points
Q7. What rug number did Group 1 competitors Blue Moon Rising and Blue Striker both wear
when they were placed on opening night of the 2019 Australian Cup Carnival?
14 Question 5Enriching the Lives
of GAP Greyhounds
Enrichment volunteers build hide treats in snuffle mats.
By Renee Mok
D
id you know that the Greyhound Adoption Program has a out and find their treats. The toys may be cardboard boxes and
team of Enrichment Volunteers? newspapers that the dog can rip in to; snuffle mats made from
fabric that they can sniff through; or trays of treats for them to lick
Greyhound Enrichment Volunteers have the important job of up.
cuddling with greyhounds at GAP – in addition to other socialisation
activities of course. Recently, GAP has added making enrichment “Enrichment toys are good for a greyhound’s mental and physical
toys for the greyhounds to their list of duties and these volunteers stimulation while they’re in a kennel,” explained Greyhound
are having a ball! Behavioural Assessor, Carly McDougall. “These activities contribute
to the greyhound’s overall wellbeing, which means the greyhounds
The Greyhound Enrichment Program takes place at GAP’s are happier and more content.”
headquarters in Seymour where Enrichment Volunteers provide
vital socialisation and enrichment activities for greyhounds housed The volunteers spend time making enrichment toys for the
at the kennels while they wait to be adopted. greyhounds and then distribute them to the dogs in the kennels.
They supervise the greyhounds enjoying their new enrichment
Under the supervision of GAP staff, volunteers complete tasks activities and when the dogs have found all their treats, the
including washing, grooming, and exercising the dogs and other volunteers help collect the toys and clean up the mess.
socialisation activities. These activities enrich the lives of the
greyhounds at the kennels and support their transition to life as a The enrichment program is always looking for passionate
pet. volunteers who are committed to animal welfare and would like
to help greyhounds become pets. It is also a great opportunity for
The Enrichment Volunteers may also work with GAP’s Greyhound people considering adopting a greyhound to become familiar with
Behavioural Assessors on specific training activities. Recently, the the breed.
Behaviourist Team introduced a new activity for these volunteers to
participate in – making snuffle mats and other enrichment toys for Enrichment Volunteers will receive training and resources MARCH 2019
the greyhounds to play with. before they volunteer at the kennels. The position is flexible, and
volunteers can sign up whenever they are available for half or full
Enrichment toys keep the greyhounds occupied while they’re in days from Wednesday to Sunday in Seymour. To learn more about
the kennels or when they have to rest following a visit to the vet. becoming an Enrichment Volunteer, visit
These toys have spaces to hide dog treats and encourage the www.gap.grv.au/volunteering
greyhounds to use their physical and mental capabilities to sniff
A basket of enrichment toys made by volunteers. Enrichment toys such as this are great for a greyhound’s mental stimulation.
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15Crimson Vixen
defeats Time To Talk
(5) and She’s For Us
(1) in the Lil Dickie
Oaks.
Crimson Vixen off to flying start
By Renn Barker
Sired by Barca Bale out of Weeping Lass, the two year fawn
W
arrnambool-based Norm McCullagh has trained greyhound has only been racing since last November but
many great racers over the past few decades, has already racked up four wins from eight starts and Norm
including the legendary Bold Trease, but he reckons she’s got a bright future.
still enjoys it when a talented new dog comes along like
“I bought her and her sister, Delta Rhode, from breeder Gary
Crimson Vixen.
Peach, when they were about four months old, and I could
The McCullagh-trained greyhound won the Lil Dickie Oaks see they had a bit of potential even then. She’s very quick at
at Ballarat on 16 February, beating a very strong field which the start and very calm and collected out there on the track.
included young stars Time To Talk and Black Opium. She While it’s hard to compare any dog to Bold Trease, she’s a
ran the slick time of 25.00 seconds over 450 metres and good strong racer like he was,” Norm said.
paid $13.20 for the win. The race, which is for young female
Norm said he is enjoying the reactions of Crimson Vixen’s
greyhounds and is named after long time Ballarat Club
owners - a Timboon-based syndicate called Mingo’s Mates -
volunteer, the late Lil Dickie, boasts a $15,000 first prize.
to her excellent form.
“I was very pleased with her run and that it was the Lil Dickie
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“They’re a group of young men involved with the local
Oaks. I knew Lil well over the years and she was a lovely
footy team and Crimson Vixen is the first greyhound they’ve
woman, always ready with a coffee and chat after a busy
owned. They are really happy with how she’s going and
day at the track. I think she would have been pretty happy
hopefully I’ll be doing a bit more celebrating with them over
with Crimson Vixen’s win too,” Norm said.
the next few years.
In like Flynn
By Phil Weir
T
he Western Districts Derby at Ballarat on 16 February
was a major event for trainer Harry Manolitsis and his
27-month-old dog Flynn.
The $20,000 first prize, a win over classy youngsters
Whiskey Riot and Jebrynah, saw Flynn pay $5.80 and a
seriously inspiring late run to record 24.95sec over the
450m; all in all, it’s an impressive night’s work.
Flynn chalked up his sixth win from just eight career starts in
the Derby; a race specifically for young male greyhounds.
He has also laid claim to the 425m track record at Bendigo,
at 23.37sec. Flynn has the makings
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of a superstar.
Harry rates Flynn very highly. “I’ve seen some great dogs in Photos by:
my time, and I reckon Flynn is going to be one of them. He’s Sportingphotos.com.au.
a lovely dog, but shows a strong will on the track, as we saw
in the Derby in Ballarat.” in Devon Meadows, while he arranges his own kennels.
“He’s now at six wins; so the question is, to hang on to him “Karen’s a terrific operator and has been a great help,” he
until Launching Pad at Sandown in early April or let him race said.
sooner. He’ll be bursting at the seams to get on the track.”
Harry also has two other impressive athletes in his team; the
The Launching Pad is a series run over 515m open to 2018 Group 1 Sapphire Crown winner Elevated, and Italian
greyhounds with a maximum of six wins. Plastic, whom he describes as “a good, handy dog”.
Harry recently made a comeback to training after a break “I’m grateful to have three dogs who are doing well and
16 and is currently co-working with Karen Leek at her property can’t wait to see what Flynn can do in the future.”Dayne Beams, Dane Swan and Steele
Sidebottom at the Ballarat greyhounds.
Photos by: sportingphotos.com.au
“We wanted to do
something a bit different
and bring some new
people to the club,
which is exactly what
happened. We had 150
people there and most
of them would not have
been here before,”
Verbene said.
With the Ballarat region
known as a rich breeding
ground for both football
and greyhound racing,
it was an obvious fit to
host the three Magpie
premiership heroes.
And there was some
extensive knowledge
of the sport among
Premiership Magpies the panel. Swan has
been a regular fixture
swoop into Ballarat at greyhound racing
over summer, attending
the Cranbourne and
By Phil Weir Warragul Cups while Sidebottom has owned several racing
greyhounds.
T
hree modern day greats of the Collingwood Football Club
held court at Ballarat recently. Verbene said while the night was a huge success, they would
Dane Swan, Dayne Beams and Steele Sidebottom were look at doing it differently in the future, with a greater diversity
on hand for a sportsman’s night in February, with a packed of clubs represented.
crowd in raptures. “Most of the people who came along were Collingwood fans
Jane Verbene from the Ballarat club said the night was planned but we had a few that weren’t. A lot just came to see Dane
to introduce greyhound racing to a whole new crowd. Swan, there’s a real fascination with him as we’ve seen at a few
greyhound racing clubs over the past couple of months.”
Carrie Bickmore charity joins the Chase
By Phil Weir
A
n ambitious fundraising objective has been set for the Hutchy is again donating to Ronald McDonald House Charities,
third year of the ‘Chase for Charity’ on Radio SEN in which now operates 19 ‘homes away from home’ for families of
2019 – top the $100,000 mark or pay up! seriously ill children being treated at nearby hospitals.
GRV Deputy Chair Peita Duncan threw down the gauntlet when Liam Pickering is with Victorian Men’s Shed Association which,
she spoke with Craig Hutchison and Liam Pickering to launch in just ten years, has grown to represent more than 320 men’s
Chase for Charity on 16 February. “We’ve raised more than sheds in the state, advocating for the men and women who use MARCH 2019
$76,000 in the past two years, and if we fall short of $100,000 the venues for fellowship and community service.
this year, I think you guys should chip in the shortfall.”
John ‘Dr. Turf’ Rothfield will be playing for a new charity this
The challenge was immediately accepted. year; Carrie Bickmore’s Beanies for Brain Cancer; aka ‘CB4BC’.
More than $11 million has been raised by the Gold Logie
The concept of Chase for Charity is to challenge the hosts of
winner’s charity, formed after the death of her husband from
SEN’s Off the Bench – broadcast every Saturday morning from
brain cancer in 2010.
9am until noon – to place bets on greyhound races; with all
winnings going to their allocated charities. Each presenter has You can hear the Chase for Charity on SEN and regional radio
$500 to play with every week, and will this year choose their stations in Ballarat, Bendigo, Shepparton, Colac, Gippsland,
runners from list of group races from around Australia. Horsham and Warrnambool every Saturday morning until the
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end of the footy season.
17Many successful greyhound breeders
encourage their pups to chase items such as
toys, rope and empty plastic milk bottles.
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PARIS SPARKS Feb 12, 2019 4 Males 5 Females BRONWYN PULIS MOE SOUTH 0468 377 007 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC
COSMIC RUMBLE RUBY HA HA Jan 04, 2019 4 Males 4 Females WENDY NEOCLEOUS MORWELL 0412 851 578 WALNUT VETERINARY CLINIC
SOMERTON AL Dec 26, 2018 5 Males 3 Females MICHAEL DELANEY COBAINS 0457 554 940 WALNUT VETERINARY CLINIC
JORDEAN (SYN)
CUTTING EDGE MAXIMUM LIL Feb 01, 2019 5 Males 3 Females LETHBRIDGE 0407 507 218
JORDAN COOPER
DIDDA JOE STAR DESIRE Dec 24, 2018 3 Males 5 Females DARYL WILLIAMS BANNOCKBURN 0408 613 824
DUNDEE OSPREY DUNDEE KESTREL Dec 20, 2018 4 Males 4 Females KERRIE SMYTH LANG LANG 0407 073 327
MATE TWO MATE (SYN) SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC
DYNA DOUBLE ONE MINT BURST Feb 02, 2019 3 Males 4 Females OLINDA 0419 576 899
COREY THOMAS
DYNA LACHLAN GAWKER BALE Jan 20, 2019 5 Males 3 Females CRAIG BURNS Balliang 0413 717 173 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC
DYNA STEAL ULANDA BALE Dec 19, 2018 2 Males 8 Females EDDY HAMILTON INVERGORDON 0400 900 347 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE
DYNA VILLA WADELOCK WILLOW Jan 18, 2019 5 Males 4 Females ROBERT CONWAY bunyip 0418 316 136 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC
So Much For The Afterglow
SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC
EL GRAND SENOR CROWDZA CLAPPIN Jan 06, 2019 1 Males 3 Females (SYN) CRANBOURNE SOUTH 0418 349 817
JOHN PARASKEVAS
ELITE STATE DEFINITELY TWO Jan 20, 2019 4 Males 3 Females GEOFFREY HOWELL PEARCEDALE 0458 142 747 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC
DORA’S HAND Jan 23, 2019 5 Males 3 Females DONNA DEAN NYORA 0430340311 WALNUT VETERINARY CLINIC
HURRICANE QUEEN Jan 14, 2019 4 Males 7 Females DANIEL WELSH LETHBRIDGE 0476 220 598 CRAIGIEBURN ANIMAL HOSPITAL
BEV AND DANIEL (SYN) MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE
FABREGAS MINNESOTA Feb 15, 2019 8 Males 2 Females TOOLLEEN 0448 215 464
BEVERLEY PELL
DOOLEY AND ROSSIN (SYN) SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC
PERFECT MADISON Jan 05, 2019 3 Males 5 Females MAFFRA 0427 472 672
DESMOND DOOLEY
TARREE’S RUSLIE Dec 16, 2018 4 Males 3 Females RUSSELL EDWARDS LANGWARRIN 0407 825 162 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC
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