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ISSUE 36
FEBRUARY 2019
Featured Inside
OZ CUP
CARNIVAL
REFRESHED
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GAP
Record
Falls
And
Victorian
Coursing
Awards
And
Rocky’s
Return to
Training
Ranks
CONTENTS ISSUE 36 FEBRUARY 2019
3 CEO’S UPDATE Editor: Andrew Copley
4 - 26 ARTICLES Deputy Editor: Molly Haines
Dyna hunts down Warragul Cup glory
Norma’s legacy leads to Silver Chief success
Greyhound Monthly Victoria (GMV)
Where there are chips there will be smiles magazine is produced by Greyhound Racing
Records fall at GAP three-day adoption event Victoria (GRV), the governing body of
Whiskey runs riot in Seaside Festival finale greyhound racing in this state.
Vale Maurice Blair
Gary receives top gong at NCA awards GRV strongly encourages all Victorian
Racing Integrity Commissioner to embark on revamped show greyhound racing participants - in particular
New look for Australian Cup Carnival breeders and trainers - to take the time to
Litter brothers on track for Zoom Top read each issue of GMV to ensure they are
Metro-based Moody bucking the trend across relevant
Greyhound racing clubs establish fire evacuation centres key issues.
GOTBA News
Greyhound Quiz Each edition of GMV aims to provide an
Rocky’s return overview of key happenings in relation
Going above and beyond for inseparable golden oldies to Victorian greyhound racing that
Three Magpie greats to take centre stage occurred during the previous month, as
Latest litters & Misses well as promoting significant and relevant
Fitting tribute for the late Pamela Burns upcoming activities and events.
Career learnings standing novice trainer in good stead
Horsham greyhounds support Livin If you receive Greyhound Monthly Victoria
GAP Testing Dates via post but only read it on-line, GRV asks
Handsome hero Dave departs that you please consider the environment
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27-32 RACING CALENDAR mailing list. You can also request to have
33 MORE ARTICLES GMV emailed to you via the same email
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GRV Feedback Office
It is GRV’s goal to have each edition of
34 - 35 DIRECTORY & TRIAL INFORMATION Greyhound Monthly Victoria available on-
line at grv.org.au on or before the last day
Cover: Action from the 2018 Australian Cup night at The Meadows. The of the previous month, and arriving in letter
2019 Australian Cup Carnival begins on 16 February. Photo by: Clint boxes by the 10th day of each month.
Anderson.
Do you have a story idea or feedback to make
Greyhound Monthly even better?
Let us know by emailing mhaines@grv.org.au or by calling (03) 8329 1136
In recent weeks more than 13,000 people
have visited the Sale greyhounds for a host
of events including 4000 at this Summer
Nights Food Truck Festival on 18 January.
Photo by: Bernie Dillon.
CEO’s Update
Last month saw a great win by Dyna Hunter in the Warragul form of a “Q&A” approach, conducted at race clubs on race
Cup, the second leg of the Gippsland Carnival, and you can days. The sessions will build on previous years to create
read more about it in this issue. However, the Carnival’s third a greater understanding and awareness of the role and
leg the Traralgon Cup, has had to be held over this year as responsibilities of the Commissioner, the work the office
Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club is scheduled for a major has undertaken, and give an overview of what is in place
redevelopment. It is expected that Traralgon will be open for to ensure that the Victorian Racing Industry operates free
racing again in late 2019. I acknowledge the inconvenience from the influence of crime and corruption. You can find out
this has caused but as always, we must ensure that the session dates in your area and submit questions in advance
safety of the racers comes first. The Carnival itself is now at: racingintegrity.vic.gov.au
in its third year and, judging by the very strong attendance
Moving to greyhound welfare issues, the removal of the
numbers at the Sale and Warragul Cups, is now very much a
muzzling requirement for retired greyhounds now makes
major highlight of Victoria’s greyhound racing calendar.
it easier for participants to directly re-home their retired
In other news, GRV’s main phone number, (03) 8329 1100, is greyhounds without the need for the assessments carried
now staffed after working hours and during weekends and out by GAP. However, this means we need to take extra care
we have also opened a new Feedback Office to officially in ensuring such greyhounds are well prepared for their
receive all complaints, suggestions and compliments about new lives, both for the dog’s sake and for the reputation of
the regulation and management of greyhound racing and the breed. So, I am asking that participants planning to re-
welfare in Victoria. Anyone can provide feedback through home ensure their dogs undertake the 28-day wind-down
this Office at: grv.org.au/feedback, whether they are a period and appropriate socialisation and that new owners
participant, a stakeholder or a member of the community. are clearly informed about the status of vaccinations and de-
The overall goal of the Office is to let participants raise sexing for the greyhounds they are adopting.
issues and share fresh ideas about how we can do things
And a reminder that GRV’s Hot Weather Policy is very much
differently to keep improving greyhound racing in Victoria.
in force at this time of the year and that all participants
Participants have a wealth of knowledge and experience
should be checking regularly with FastTrack and the
that GRV is keen to use to help build a strong and
Bureau of Meteorology’s ‘Detailed 3-Hourly Forecast’
sustainable future for the sport. The Office will carry
to see which race meets may be affected. General
out transparent and accountable investigation
heat advice and support is also available through
of all complaints and pass on suggestions and
GRV Racing Services and all Victoria’s greyhound
compliments to the relevant areas within GRV. It
racing clubs are ready to provide temporary
can be contacted about matters such as: race day
accommodation to ensure greyhounds can be
operations; track and club facilities; decisions by
relocated from properties under threat of fire.
stewards or judges; GRV and club policies,
procedures and services; animal welfare, Looking ahead, we have the final leg of the
health and safety issues and syndication Gippsland Carnival, the Cranbourne Cup,
management. Information about coming up on 9 February followed by a
integrity matters should continue to feast of racing at The Meadows with the
be referred to the Greyhound Racing Australian Cup Carnival running from
Integrity Unit (GRIU) which can be 16 February to 2 March, featuring the
contacted via the GRIU Hotline: 1300 Temlee, Zoom Top, Rookie Rebel
856 109. and Fanta Bale Super Stayers
events and of course the Cup
Speaking of the latter, Victoria’s
itself. I look forward to seeing you
Racing Integrity Commissioner,
there.
Sal Perna, will be conducting his FEBRUARY 2019
annual roadshow in regional and
metropolitan locations throughout
Victoria during February and March
Alan Clayton
2019. This year, in response to feedback
received from previous roadshow Chief Executive Officer
attendees, the sessions will be in the Greyhound Racing Victoria
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Dyna Hunter made it seven from seven out of box eight.
Dyna hunts down
Warragul Cup glory
By Gerard Guthrie and Molly Haines
Handler Jake Collins and mum
Heather with Dyna Hunter after his
F
avourite Dyna Hunter celebrated a deserved country cups breakthrough Warragul Cup win.
triumph when enhancing his perfect record from box eight Photos by: Clint Anderson.
in the Group 2 Warragul Toyota Cup Final (460m) on 12
January.
It was a case of fourth time lucky in a provincial feature for
Dyna Hunter and trainer Steve Collins, with the son of 2014
Melbourne Cup hero Dyna Villa having run second in the
Ballarat Cup and fourth in the Healesville Cup.
He was also scratched from the Geelong Gold Cup due to injury
after winning his heat in the best time of the night.
Dyna Hunter qualified for the $47,000 to-the-winner Warragul
Cup after running second in his heat, where he was run down
by fastest qualifier, Elevated in 25.48sec.
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Drawn perfectly in box eight, from where he boasted an
unblemished six from six record, Dyna Hunter started $3.40
favourite in a keen betting affair, ahead of Orson Allen ($4.40),
Big Flood ($4.60) and his heat conqueror Elevated ($4.90).
Dyna Hunter came out running to lead youngster Jebrynah
($10.20) and Big Flood and forged clear turning for home as
he defeated the brave Jebrynah, which was having just his
eleventh start, by 2.46 lengths in 25.54sec.
“Box eight is the perfect draw for him because he isn’t always
the best out of the boxes,” said Jake Collins, son of trainer
Steve.
“To win a country cup after being beaten on the
line in the Ballarat Cup made this win that much
more special!"
The win was a credit to the Collins family after their newly-
crowned Warragul Cup victor suffered a serious shoulder injury
at just his second start, only one week short of one year ago.
“It was a fantastic achievement from mum and dad,” Jake said.
“From the first day he came to our kennels I was drawn to his
fruity personality. He is the kind of dog that you can sit in the
kennel with him and he will put his head on your lap for a pat.”
Comedian Dave O’Neil and AFL great
Earlier in the night, the highly-anticipated return to the track of Matthew Richardson hosted a Calcutta
Rippin’ Sam ended in disappointment, with the superstar stayer
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event on Warragul Cup heat night.
finishing at the tail of the field in the Warragul GRC Distance
Cup over 680m.
Local produce has once again
Rippin’ Sam started as the $1.90 favourite for his first come to the fore throughout the
appearance back since September 16 but dropped back Gippsland Carnival.
alarmingly early in the proceedings as Correy Grenfell’s Dyna
Chancer ($2.20) romped to victory.
In the first of two ‘Dyna’ cup successes for owner Brendan
Wheeler on the night, Dyna Chancer, runner-up in the Group
1 Sale Cup at his previous start, claimed the $10,000 winner’s
purse in a new course record time of 38.58sec.
The son of another Wheeler-bred Melbourne Cup winner in
Dyna Double One (2015) smashed multiple Group 1 winner, Ring
The Bell’s previous benchmark of 38.82sec.
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Barooga Brett with
owner-trainer Brooke
Ennis after his clean "Norma was
sweep of the Silver Chief
series. great with the
pups and what
happens in the
rearing stages
influences the
way they race."
Norma’s legacy leads to
Silver Chief success The late Norma Gost.
By Renee Mok
T he outstanding career of Barooga Brett reached
another milestone after his brilliant victory in the
Feikuai Greyhound’s Group 1 Silver Chief Final (525m)
at The Meadows on 5 January.
the races. Norma was hands on from the moment they were
born, and when they come to us they’re in good condition.
Norma was great with the pups and what happens in the
rearing stages influences the way they race,” she said.
The blue chaser was undefeated throughout the three- Barooga Brett was one of the last greyhounds reared by
week series, which brought together the country’s best Norma. The Ennis’ own a kennel in Lara where they train
young male sprinters, and he had an impressive all-the-way around 15 dogs and the set up has proven to be a good fit
finish to claim the $100,000 winner’s purse with a time of for the greyhound.
29.73sec.
“He has fitted in quite well. You could always tell he’d
Since first being held at The Meadows in 1999, the Silver be the type of dog to run 500m. They all have different
Chief has been won exclusively by Victorian-trained personalities that show once they’ve settled in. Bretty is an
sprinters and Barooga Brett’s victory continued this easy dog to train. He does his own thing and likes a bit of
unprecedented streak. attention. Whether at the races or in the kennel, he’s cool
Barooga Brett, owned and trained by Brooke Ennis, has and relaxed. We usually find him asleep upside-down on his
had an outstanding few months of racing; first he won bed.”
a Melbourne Cup Prelude, followed by the Group 3 The Ennis have had tremendous success with their small
Melbourne Cup Night Sprint, and then his first Group 1 race. group of greyhounds, which includes training the sublimely
Before Brooke, Barooga Brett was owned by the late Norma talented former superstar My Bro Fabio. They now own
Gost from Little River, a lady who had great success as a Barooga Brett and are moving him towards similar racing
glory. FEBRUARY 2019
greyhound breeder, rearer and trainer.
Norma was renowned for her expertise in rearing pups and “We are really thrilled to win a race like this,” Brooke said
for keeping her greyhounds when they retired from racing. following the Silver Chief. “We are so proud of ‘Bretty Boy’ as
She passed away last November following a long battle with he was brilliant throughout the series.”
illness, leaving behind a great legacy. The Silver Chief victory pushed Barooga Brett’s prizemoney
Brooke became friends with Norma when she trained her total over $214,000 and his form at the Broadmeadows
superstar greyhound, Lady Toy, four years ago. circuit makes him one of the leading contenders for the
upcoming Australian Cup.
“Quality rearing plays a massive part in getting the dogs to
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Barooga Brett (1) is challenged by Sennache in the A big crowd was on hand to witness Barooga
run to the first turn. Brett snare his first Group 1 win.
5
Pippa Rea’s best friend Amyius and mum Jasmine lay eyes on
Chippa for the first time at last month’s Silver Chief Final.
Where there are
Chips there will
be smiles
By Molly Haines
I f you haven’t been touched by the story of Chips And Trains
then I am sorry to tell you but you have been living under a
rock.
Chips And Trains is a West Australian bred greyhound who is
owned by Warrnambool resident Virginia Rea.
Chips And Trains is racing in memory of Virginia’s daughter
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Pippa, who passed away after battling for 21 months with an
aggressive Brainstem Tumour called a Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine
Glimoa.
Pippa was 11 years old when she passed away leaving behind
her mother Virginia as well as older brothers James and Patrick.
Pippa was metaphorically bitten by the greyhound bug when
she visited relative Linda Britton’s kennels in WA, where she
took on many vital roles which most importantly included
naming every puppy born on the property.
Pippa also left behind one race name; Chips And Trains. What
Amyius embraces Chippa for the first time following his Silver Chief run.
does this mean you may ask? Well Pippa had a young friend
Amyius who would come around to eat chips and play trains.
Fast forward to the present and Chips And Trains is taking the
greyhound world by storm. He is a winner of two WA Group
races, he has made the transition to racing in Victoria against
the big guns and he is Instagram famous, that’s right INSTA
FAMOUS.
Chippa, as he is known around the kennels is trained between
siblings Linda and Jeff Britton, the latter based in Victoria.
Throughout his recent stay in Victoria, Chippa qualified for the
Group 1 Silver Chief Final at The Meadows, where he finished
last to Barooga Brett after finding a bit of trouble on the first
turn.
Chippa and his fanfare who travelled from Warrnambool didn’t
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let defeat get in the way of a good time with a meet and greet
following the race.
Now remember how Chips And Trains got his name, through
little Amyius. Well Amyius isn’t so little now and was bursting
with excitement to meet the athlete who is racing in memory of
one of his best friends.
Amyius is also very excited because when Chippa calls it a
day on the race track, he will take up residency with Amyius’
grandmother Lea.
Bluestream’s Clint Anderson captured the first moments Amyius
and Chippa met (am I biased in calling him the best greyhound
photographer in the world? Ahh oh well, I will run with it).
Pippa plays with a greyhound pup before she
Now Clint wasn’t that impressed with the lighting, but I think it is passed away in 2015 aged 11.
6 perfect.
Minister for GRV Deputy
Agriculture Chair Peita
and Regional Duncan
Development, brought her
Jaclyn Symes greyhound
announced ‘Blue’ along to
a $50,000 the opening
grant for the day.
Greyhound
Adoption
Program.
Records fall at GAP three-day
adoption event
By Lauren Marie and Phil Weir
A
new record for the number of greyhounds adopted While at the adoption day, the Minister also revealed a grant
at a single event has fallen with 111 greyhounds for GAP for $50,000, for improvements to the facility.
finding new homes at the Greyhound Adoption
The 3-day adoption event was remarkably successful; 111
Program’s three-day adoption event in Seymour (January
dogs found homes in the first two days, and by the Sunday
18-20).
only two were left (who have since found foster homes). The
After 70 of the 115 greyhounds up for adoption found homes event was especially unique because GAP waived adoption
on the opening day (Friday), a further 41 went home with fees for all dogs who found new homes over the weekend,
their new families on Saturday. guaranteeing a large crowd at Seymour.
This brought the total number of greyhounds adopted This year, for the first time, GAP waived the $75 adoption fee
across the weekend to 111, surpassing the record set last for the adoption event.
year of 103.
“This just shows the love affair the
Due to the overwhelming response, the planned Sunday
event was cancelled.
Victorian public has with the greyhound
breed.”
On hand at the event was the newly appointed Victorian
Minister for Agriculture and Regional Development, Jaclyn GRV Deputy Chair Peita Duncan said it was no surprise that
Symes. the record was broken.
“This just shows the love affair the Victorian public has with
Jaclyn has greyhound racing in her veins. She is a
the greyhound breed,” Ms Duncan said. “The secret is out
granddaughter of Roy Symes, who bred, owned and trained
and there are now thousands of greyhounds in homes and
1988 Melbourne Cup winner, Hua.
apartments right across the State.
The Minister had previously shown her support for the FEBRUARY 2019
“The most pleasing thing about the weekend is we have
adoption programme by paying an official visit to the GAP found loving homes for more than 100 of our beautiful
Café in King Street, West Melbourne where she met with greyhounds. I’m sure all the people who have taken home
GRV management and board members and familiarised greyhounds this weekend will join me in saying well done
herself with the greyhound café concept; the first of its kind again to our GAP staff who have matched them with their
in the world. new family member.”
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A young Jaclyn Symes (circled) with family members including
grandfather Roy Symes (left) after his champion greyhound Hua Hundreds of would-be adopters travelled from all over Victoria to attend the
adoption weekend.
won the 1988 Melbourne Cup. 7
Whiskey Riot has enormous potential according to trainer
Anthony Azzopardi. Photo by Clint Anderson.
Whiskey runs riot in
Seaside Festival finale
By Molly Haines Boxing Day is a big achievement on his behalf. He is a dog that
can do it at both ends; he has great early pace and he hits the
W
hiskey Riot extended his winning record to five from
six on 12 January when he claimed the $35,500 line strong,” Azzopardi said.
Warrnambool Summer Sizzle (450m), concluding Whiskey Riot is a half-brother to Million Dollar Chase winner,
the latest edition of the annual Warrnambool Seaside Festival, Mystic Riot.
which saw the club conduct eight race meetings in 17 days.
“Whiskey Riot’s breeding is royal; by one of the best sires we
The son of Fernando Bale and Ready To Riot jumped from box have seen in Fernando Bale and out of Ready To Riot, who has
eight as a hot $1.70 favourite in the age-restricted feature. continually thrown impressive greyhounds.”
Whiskey Riot, who is trained by Anthony Azzopardi and owned It is Whiskey Riot’s bloodlines and his ability to ‘do it at both
in NSW by Sandra Camden-Bermingham, produced a best of ends of the race’ that has Azzopardi believing he could one
the night 25.12sec run prompting praise from his trainer. day have stud potential.
“He is a young dog and I probably threw him in the deep end “I have never said something like this, but this dog is something
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putting him in this race, but he had shown so much beforehand different.”
and I felt it was a race he was ready for,” Anthony Azzopardi
said. What’s next for Whiskey Riot? Azzopardi is going to pick and
choose his races for the coming months with the Maturity
“To win this race off the back of the Rising Star win at Sale on Classic at The Meadows in July hot on his radar.
Vale Maurice Blair The late Maurice Blair.
By Molly Haines
The Geelong Greyhound Racing Club and broader racing
community is saddened by the loss of Maurice ‘Maurie’ Blair on
15 January after battling an illness.
Maurie, 77, gave so much of himself to the administration of
greyhound racing in Geelong.
“Maurie was the smiling face around the Club who was always
willing to lend a hand,” Geelong Greyhound Racing Club
Manager David Hoey said.
“He was great mentor and most importantly a great man and we
will miss his words of advice and smiling face around our club.”
Coursing video series:
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Peter Craig's tips on coursing.
Watch at greyhoundcare.grv.org.au/video
Also featuring…
- Common questions
- A trip to Lang Lang for trialling
- Improving on the circle and
the struggle for big trainers
- Prolonging careers and how
circle-track stars stack up
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Advantages of trialling First-season coursers Welfare issues and - Post-event recovery
at a coursing track and same-sex races how to avoid them
Coursing Greyhound of the Noel Banks Medallist Gary Robinson with
Year, Bear Left host Victoria Shaw.
Gary receives top gong at NCA Awards
By Andrew Copley back better than ever in 2019.”
Devon Meadows trainer Sean Lithgow was thrilled with his star
G
ary Robinson was the recipient of the Noel Banks Medal chaser Gotham Queen winning the Female Greyhound of the
at the 2018 Victorian Coursing Awards at the Sandown Year for the second successive season.
Greyhound Racing Club on 24 January.
“She has been unbelievable, and to win this a second time after
A long-serving member and President of the Longwood having a litter of pups is very special. I look forward to coursing
Coursing Club, Gary typifies the dedication of the many her pups in a couple of years,” Lithgow said.
volunteers who have kept the coursing code in existence for
more than 140 years. The 2019 Victorian coursing season kicks off in April with its
popular Catch on to Coursing meetings, while the following
“I’ve been involved with the Longwood club for 20-odd years clubs will host this year’s sought-after feature events…
including the past 12 as President, and I find myself at the club
two or three times a week, depending on what needs to be Lang Lang: Sylvester Doyle Puppy Championship
done,” Gary said. Benalla: Derby & Oaks
An experienced trainer based in nearby Violet Town, Gary Longwood: Waterloo Cup
sacrifices his own racing opportunities for others.
“Gary loves racing and he loves coursing, but he doesn’t race
his greyhounds at Longwood because he is busy helping run 2018 NATIONAL COURSING AWARDS
the meetings,” said National Coursing Association President, Noel Banks Medal: Gary Robinson
Peter Craig.
Greyhound of the Year: Bear Left
“The Noel Banks Medal honours the famed greyhound
administrator who won an unprecedented 11 Waterloo Cups Female Greyhound of the Year: Gotham Queen
with greyhounds he either bred, owned or trained. This Medal
Trainer of the Year: Calven Russell
recognises a person’s outstanding contribution to coursing, and
Gary is certainly a deserved recipient.” Owner of the Year: Robyn Massina
Craig expressed his gratitude to the many volunteers within Junior Encouragement Award: Annabelle Groom
Victorian coursing ranks and acknowledged the owners and
trainers for the comradery they show. FEBRUARY 2019
“Coursing numbers grew 15 per cent in 2018 and while there Gotham Queen (left) made it
back-to-back Coursing Female
are a number of enormous benefits to coursing, the main one Greyhound of the Year awards.
is that it gives greyhounds another avenue. We look forward to
another big season ahead, where we are hoping the growth
will come in the form of coursing maidens, and we will also be
holding an increasing number of veterans races.”
2018 Waterloo Cup winner Bear Left won the Coursing
Greyhound of the Year, with Heathcote trainer Ray Henness
delighted with what he discovered in his first season of
coursing.
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“Bear Left came to me from (Kyabram trainer) Calven Russell
in sensational condition after being sold, so a big thank you to
Calven and also to (new NCA Vice President) Murray Collyer for
helping prepare him on Waterloo Cup weekend. Coursing is a Trainer of the
Year, Calven
great weekend and I’ll be back in 2019,” Henness said. Russell.
Russell, presented with the 2018 Coursing Trainer of the Year,
said it was bitter-sweet seeing Bear Left win the Waterloo Cup
given it was a race his family had chased for many years.
“My grandfather was a trainer who unsuccessfully tried to win
a Waterloo Cup for many years, and my dad tried a few times Annabelle Groom with
as well as an owner. I’ve got some young pups coming through proud parents Bernie
and Michelle.
who I think will be suited to coursing so hopefully I can come 9
New look for Australian Cup Carnival
NIGHT 1 – SAT 16 FEB
G1 Temlee (525m)
G1 Rookie Rebel (600m)
G1 Zoom Top (725m)
Entertainment: Super heroes theme, GAP Activation, free
admission. More info at themeadows.org.au/events/australian-
cup-carnival-night-1
NIGHT 2 – SAT 23 FEB
G1 Australian Cup Heats (525m)
T
he 2019 Australian Cup Carnival is set to bring greyhound G1 Fanta Bale Super Stayers Cup Heats (725m)
racing to new audiences.
Entertainment: giveaways, live music, kids entertainment, GAP
While The Meadows will continue to attract local activation, free admission.
families through the gates in their droves - a Superheroes BOX DRAW LUNCH @ FED SQUARE – MON 25 FEB
themed opening night of the carnival will ensure that – this
year’s carnival will also comprise a Box Draw Lunch at Zinc Box draw of the Australian Cup
in Melbourne’s Federation Square on the Monday afternoon Panel discussion including special guest
before the Cup. Eight charities partnered with a greyhound in the Australian Cup.
Eight charities will be allocated an Australian Cup runner at Winning charity to receive $10,000; all other charities to receive
$2,000 donated by The Meadows.
the Lunch, while a Greyhound Adoption Program activation
marquee will be assembled in the busy Fed Square precinct General public to enjoy GAP activation marquee in Federation
where passers by can enjoy free coffee, meet some Square.
greyhounds and have their photo taken with the Australian Cup NIGHT 3 – SAT 2 MAR
trophy. G1 Australian Cup Final (525m)
The $1.3M TAB Australian Cup Carnival will be run across three G1 Fanta Bale Super Stayers Cup (725m)
consecutive Saturday nights from 16 February. This includes five
G3 Vic Bred Maiden Final (525m)
Group 1s, a Group 3, plus two brand new feature events – the
$25,000 to-the-winner Country Championship Final (heats to Country Championship Final (525m)
be conducted across four provincial tracks), $20,000 to-the- Australian Cup Consolation (525m)
winner Australian Cup Consolation and $15,000 to-the-winner
Cup Night Middle Distance. For more information on the racing Cup Night Middle Distance (600m)
component of the TAB Australian Cup Carnival turn to Page 36 Entertainment: Kids rides and activities, charity presentation, live
or visit fasttrack.grv.org.au music, GAP Activation, free admission.
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Rippin’ Sam and Tornado
Tears could take some
stopping in the Australian
Cup Carnival. Photo by: Clint
Anderson.
Litter Brothers on track for Zoom Top
By Renee Mok and Andrew Copley
Pursell has been working closely with top trainer Robert Britton
A
ustralia’s top staying duo, litter brothers Tornado Tears
and Rippin’ Sam, are on track to compete in this month’s for more than three years and became a qualified trainer last
Australian Cup Carnival at The Meadows. November. He officially started training Rippin’ Sam in January.
Despite not having raced since September because of a He went on to say that Tornado Tears had been trialling against
Rippin’ Sam, with little separating the sons of Fernando Bale
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cracked hock, Tornado Tears has been instilled the pre-noms
favourite to win the Group 1 Zoom Top (725m) invitational on and Tears Siam, and that Tornado Tears was unlikely to have a
opening night of the carnival (16 February). start before the Zoom Top.
Rippin’ Sam made his comeback from a sesamoid (wrist) injury “He (Tornado Tears) will be going straight in as it’s hard to get a
after a four-month layoff on Warragul Cup night (12 January), but race over 700m. He seems okay, he’s pulling up good (from his
he tailed off and finished last to a rampaging Dyna Chancer. The trials). We just have to make sure his injury is alright and keep
Stewards’ Report read that Rippin’ Sam sustained an injured left on top of that,” Pursell said.
wrist, left triangle muscle and bruising around the left calf during Hear the full interview with Brendan Pursell at grv.org.au/
the run, and as such a 14 day stand down period was imposed. podcasts
“It was very disappointing coming back and then that Zoom Top pre-noms market:
happening,” trainer Brendan Pursell told RSN’s Off The Leash. $3 Tornado Tears
“He had just had a slow recovery and it had to do with his old
injury (was upsetting), but we have since got the green light $4 Poco Dorado
from the vet and he’s back trialling now.” $6 Rippin’ Sam
10 $8 Barcali; Blue Moon Rising; Veloce NeroRoger Express (2) made up many lengths to run down half-
brother Wise Piquet in a thrilling Grade 5 Final over 600m.
Metro-based Moody bucking the trend
By Renee Mok and Andrew Copley
“He is consistent and honest as they come,” Josh said. “He has
M
elbournians thinking about training greyhounds in the
city need look no further than Josh Moody for inspira- run second to (Melbourne Cup winner) My Redeemer and ran
tion. Josh lives in Deer Park, just 18km west of the CBD, third to (Maturity Classic winner) Dyna Patty four starts back, so
and works full-time as a fire technician. we’re really proud of him. He is part of the family and is my best
mate.”
Josh began training less than three years ago and his
greyhound Roger Express (Premier Fantasy – Serena To Excel) Once upon a time there were hundreds of greyhound trainers
achieved a career highlight for himself and his trainer when based in the suburbs of Melbourne until the convenience of
narrowly taking out the $12,000 to-the-winner VicGreys Grade 5 galloping on larger properties became the norm, however Josh
Final (600m) at The Meadows on 11 January and paying $16.50. is proving that training from a house block is still a viable option.
He was the most experienced greyhound in the race, with the When asked if he had any advice to offer prospective
victory taking his record to 12 wins from 76 starts, including metropolitan trainers, he said “You get (out) what you put in.
three victories from his past five races. So, put time in your dogs and you’ll see results. Don’t be afraid
to ask people for advice in the industry, be consistent and the
“It was a massive thrill. He got a bit jumbled up at the start but results will show.”
managed to get through on the rails,” a delighted Moody told
RSN’s Off The Leash. To hear the full interview listen to the 16 January podcast of Off
The Leash (go to 7:31) at grv.org.au/podcasts.
Training two greyhounds in suburbia has its challenges, but
Josh says he has a lot of support from his ‘mumma’, who
Owner trainer
prepares his greyhounds’ meals, as well as a network of friends. Josh Moody
Since he doesn’t live on acreage, he has found places nearby is all smiles
after the race.
to exercise his dogs including Altona Beach. Photos courtesy
Jason McKeown
“Our day starts at about 5am. Roger wakes up with a bit of a Photography
bark to say he’s good to go for the day, so we’ll take him down
to the Altona Dog Beach in the back of the wagon, give him a FEBRUARY 2019
quick stroll through the water, relax his muscles a bit, and go
home for breakfast after that,” Josh explained.
In addition to walks on the beach, Josh has his greyhounds
‘checked’ after their races by a muscle man in the western
suburbs and if he’s sore he takes him for massages at Perfect
Pulse Performance, a company that works with thoroughbreds,
to help him recover as quickly as possible.
Roger Express has now earned more than $50,000 in prize
money after being purchased by Moody as a pup for just $500.
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Josh refused to attribute Roger Express’ recent spike in form to
a purple patch, insisting he has been a model of consistency
throughout his career.
with Molly Haines and Andrew Copley. Tune in Wednesdays from 10am only on RSN Racing & Sport 927 AM
or listen to every episode at grv.org.au/podcasts.
11Greyhound racing clubs establish fire
evacuation centres
By Renee Mok
V
ictoria’s 13 greyhound racing clubs have established EMERGENCY PLANNING:
evacuation centres to provide temporary
accommodation to ensure greyhounds can be relocated • Prepare an emergency plan for bushfires
from properties under the threat of fire. · Country Fire Authority – Bushfire Survival Plan
Last month there was a massive bushfire in Gippsland and https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare
several greyhound kennels were evacuated, including the · Agriculture Victoria – Pets in emergencies http://
Spolly’s Syndications kennel in Kilmany. agriculture.vic.gov.au/agriculture/emergencies/pets-
The greyhounds were safely relocated to the Sale Greyhound in-emergencies
Racing Club, where staff did an amazing job of supporting local • Discuss your plan, record it and share it with your family
participants and greyhounds until the fire subsided. and staff at your kennels.
There were approximately 35 greyhounds that spent the night • Prepare a list of preferred boarding kennels, animal
at the Sale GRC kennels on 4 January, along with Longford shelters or friends who would be able to provide a
trainer, Gary Sciortino, who chose to stay with his greyhounds. temporary house and care for your greyhounds – this may
“We weren’t in direct threat, but we have six dogs. We had to include your local greyhound racing club’s evacuation
get them out of there,” Gary said. centres
Spolly’s Syndications trainer, Jessica Baldwin said it was a • Give a trusted neighbour, family member or friend, who is
horrible night. They evacuated as soon as they got notice with familiar with your greyhounds, a key to your property in
fellow trainers helping them relocate their dogs. Spolly’s took case they need to access your greyhounds.
12 racing dogs, 20 puppies and a litter of newborns to the Sale • Ensure your greyhounds are identified with visible markers,
GRC. such as a collar, and their vaccinations are up to date in
Jessica says they were lucky. When they checked the fire case they need to be admitted to a boarding facility or
authority website in the morning, the evacuation notice had shelter.
been lifted and their property was not hit by the fire. However, • Ensure your contact details are on GRV’s FastTrack portal
the experience made her realize the importance of evacuation
plans and making sure you have insurance to cover fire
damage.
In the event of an emergency, you may have to leave your
“The trainers work so hard with their dogs,” Jessica said. “It property at very short notice. Preparing an emergency kit
would be devastating if anything happened to them. At least in advance will ensure you have everything needed to care
you can relocate the greyhounds and make sure they’re okay. for your greyhounds. Below is the GRV emergency planning
Please visit grv.org.au for all the latest GRV news
There are some kennels that have way more dogs than us. checklist:
They should really figure out what they’re going to do should
• Food and water for at least 3 days
they have to evacuate.”
• Leads, muzzles and travel crates
Bushfires are a recurring issue for rural and regional areas
in Victoria, so greyhound participants need to be aware of • An information list including your name, address and
potential fires near their kennels, prepare for possible bushfires phone numbers
and have an emergency plan in place should evacuation be
required. • Greyhound first aid items and essential medication
To reduce the risk of fire, maintain the areas where your • Greyhound medical history, vaccination certificate and
greyhounds are kept. Keep grass cut low around kennels, veterinary contacts
yards, and exercise runs. Remove all garden waste or rubbish • Blankets, towels and bedding
that may be fire hazards. Ensure your greyhounds always have
a water supply that they can’t spill and will last them several If there are fires in your area, monitor the CFA (www.cfa.vic.
days, even if you expect to be home soon. gov.au) and BoM (www.bom.gov.au) websites and social
media channels, and contact your local club for further advice
You should have an emergency plan to relocate your regarding activation of evacuation centres.
greyhounds quickly and efficiently should you receive notice
to evacuate. Remember - leaving early is the safest option to
protect yourself, your family and your greyhounds.
STAY UPTODATE
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Current information about the Hot Weather & Transport Policies available online
• The internal temperature of a vehicle or trailer transporting greyhounds must be kept at 32°C or lower.
• Greyhounds must be transported in air-conditioned vehicles or trailers if at any point of the journey the
maximum temperature is forecast to be 32°C or higher.
Note: Hot Weather affected journeys may NOT always coincide with a hot weather
affected race meeting.
12 For complete details go to: greyhoundcare.grv.org.au/policies-and-guidanceCLUB CONTACTS
Points of contact in a fire emergency
Number of
Club Contact Information
Kennels
BALLARAT 100 Brett Jones | Interim General Manager | (03) 5335 7201
BENDIGO 130 Troy Harley | General Manager | 0402 800 555
Amanda Frey | Club Manager | 0418 118 185
CRANBOURNE 108 Tim Godfrey | Track Manager | 0412 585 631
David Hoey | General Manager | 0450 885 587
GEELONG 112 Rebecca Henderson | Administration Manager | 0425 858 901
Tony Dempsey | Track Manager | 0400 282 490
HEALESVILLE 96 Cynthia O’Brien | Club Manager | (03) v5962 2420
HORSHAM 116 Justin Brilliant | Club Manager | 0418 361 268
Marg Long | Club Manager | 0417 252 253
THE MEADOWS 106 The Meadows | (03) 9355 5222
SALE 124 Peter Johnston | Club Manager | (03) 5144 2148
Greg Miller | Club Manager | 0413 201 957
SANDOWN 118 Jason Adams | Racing & Communications Officer | 0431 830 472
Sandown | 9546 9511
SHEPPARTON 108 Carl McGrath | Club Manager | (03) 5823 5577
Olivia Alcock I Administration & Function Manager I 0439 654 542
TRARALGON 96 Traralgon GRC 5174 2135
Adrian Scott | Club Manager | 0478 095 537
WARRAGUL 100 Warragul GRC | (03) 5623 1867
Craig Monigatti | Club Manager | 0417 378 916
WARRNAMBOOL 96 Warrnambool GRC | (03) 5561 2766
Are you fire ready? FEBRUARY 2019
The Country Fire Association (CFA) have great online resources to ensure
you are ready this fire season.
Steps you should consider taking to be prepared:
1. Visit https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au
2. Contact your local Fire Brigade so they are familiar with you and
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are aware how many animals you have in case there is a need to
evacuate in the future.
3. Attend a CFA run Fire Preparation Meeting to discuss what
a fire can do in our local area, how best to prepare and what
you can do in the case of a fire.
13News
By Lynton Hogan
President of GOTBA Victoria Inc.
Activism. It’s a word that us greyhound racing enthusiasts distrust. Report) was 0.59% - 2.5 times less.
We associate it with those who want to end greyhound racing. In
Know your opponents: This is difficult. It can be infuriating.
greyhound terms, it raises the hackles.
Attempt to understand what arguments – however misleading
But it need not. Activism is direct action in pursuit of a cause. – might be used against greyhound racing, what action our
Participants and stakeholders can be activists in support of opponents might take and what areas of criticism we can attack
greyhound racing and can counter and weaken the words and simply by being better on. Look at websites such as the ‘Coalition
actions, often irrational and ill-informed, of those who rail against for Protection of Greyhounds’ and their publications. Read their
a sport that employs thousands and brings hundreds of millions of analysis of the 2018 campaign to end greyhound racing in Florida,
dollars into the economy. USA. Know that opponents spent $3.3m and those in favour of
racing $142,000. That opponents try to use such things as ‘doping
In The Art of War, the Chinese strategist and philosopher Sun Tzu
statistics’ (but see above), injury rates and ‘undercover scenes from
said:
inside racing kennels’ to advance their goals.
It is said that if you know your enemies and know yourself, you
Act. Armed with that knowledge, what then can you do at an
will not be imperilled in a hundred battles; if you do not know
individual and then wider level? First, recognise that what you and
your enemies but do know yourself, you will win one and lose
those around you do every single day as a participant is important:
one; if you do not know your enemies nor yourself, you will be
participate while promoting your greyhounds’ welfare in every
imperilled in every single battle.
respect: any compromise may come at a very heavy cost. Second,
Know yourself: Greyhound participants need to know the key if you see an anti-racing campaign, be ready to counter it with facts,
benefits of the sport to each of themselves as individuals, to forcefully but without unnecessary aggression: if you see a web
the wider participant group and to the community generally. campaign urging people to contact politicians or media, with a link
Participants need to know facts such as that Victorian greyhound to them, take five minutes to do it yourself too expressing your
racing supports close to 3,000 full time equivalent positions in support for greyhound racing. Third, do the little things: if you hear
Victoria alone and that there are more than 15,000 people who are a person say something negative about greyhound racing, disagree
directly involved in the Victorian greyhound racing industry as an and say what it does for you, for your family or for your community.
employee, volunteer or participant (IER Pty Ltd, Size and Scope of Point them to the IER report referred to above.
Please visit grv.org.au for all the latest GRV news
the Victorian Greyhound Racing Industry, March 2017 – see http://
Fourth, and finally, join GOTBA Vic. We can and do take direct
www.grv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/GRV_VGRI.pdf ).
action advocating for the greyhound racing industry and its
You should know, for example, that in 2017, the World Anti-Doping
participants, particularly with politicians. GOTBA Vic will also
Agency, across Olympic and non-Olympic sports, reported adverse
become more active in advocating for the wider industry in 2019.
or atypical findings in 1.48% of samples tested1 – in Victorian
greyhound racing the equivalent figure in 2017/18 (GRV Annual
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).
1 POINT
Q1) Which greyhound lowered Warragul’s 680m track record on 2019 Warragul
TRIAL YOUR KNOWLEDGE Cup night?
GREYHOUND QUIZ Q2) Which trainer won all three feature events on the final night of
Warrnambool’s 2019 Seaside Festival?
Q3) Mossimo Bale won the 2018 Cranbourne Cup. What colour is he?
GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA
a) Black b) Red fawn c) Blue
2 POINTS
Q4) Which 2018 Maturity Classic finalist was run down by his half-brother
Roger Express in a Grade 5 final over 600m at The Meadows on 11 January?
Q5) Which greyhound (pictured) won the Kings Vs Queens Final at Healesville
on 27 January?
Q6) Rippin’ Sam was runner-up to which greyhound in the 2018 Zoom Top at
The Meadows?
3 POINTS
Q7) Which trainer qualified two finalists for the last month’s Group 2 Warragul
Go to page 25 for the answers! Cup?
14Rocky Crisafi with the highly promising Jebrynah. Photo by: Clint Anderson.
winning six of his first
seven races.
He came in second
in the Group 2
Warragul Cup final
on 12 January, after
nipping on the heels
of seasoned racer and
eventual winner, Dyna
Hunter, and Rocky
is happy with how
Jebrynah is coming
along.
“He’s improving,”
he said. “He’s still a
young dog. I don’t
believe they reach
their full potential until
they’re two and a half.
He’s only 23 months
old so he’s got plenty
of improving to do.
“I expect big things
from him. We’ll see
how he holds up and
if he gets any injuries.
I hope he stays sound,
and we’ll take it as
it comes. I can’t say
he’s going to win the
Melbourne Cup or
anything – I hope he
does, but if the time
comes and he’s good
enough that’s what we
aim for.”
Having worked in the
industry for years,
Rocky was once one
of the top trainers in
Victoria and continues
Rocky’s return to be recognized as
an exceptional trainer.
Since returning to
By Renee Mok and Gerard Guthrie the sport, Rocky has
been asked to train
t was going to take something special to get Rocky Jebrynah’s sister, Jebrynah Helios, who is also doing FEBRUARY 2019
I Crisafi to come out of retirement and it came along
in the form of a promising young greyhound named
Jebrynah.
quite well; and he recently added superstar greyhound
Neo Cleo and her brother Black Neo to his kennels.
Rocky is targeting this month’s Cranbourne Cup with Neo
Cleo.
The veteran Pakenham trainer had retired from
greyhound racing and was travelling Australia with his “I don’t believe they reach their full potential
wife when he got a call from the owner telling him about until they’re two and a half. He’s only 23
a promising dog he has. months old so he’s got plenty of improving to
do.”
“We were tossing it up because my wife wanted to keep
travelling,” Rocky said. “You can’t go away at all when Rocky is having a hard time getting away from greyhound
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you have dogs; but our grandkids love the dogs too; the racing, but he seems happy to continue training as it
whole family gets involved, so we took Jebrynah on and brings his family together.
here we are,” Crisafi said. “I brought the family together by having this dog. We go
Jebrynah, a February 2017 son of Cosmic Rumble and to the races together and we talk about the dog and we
Jebrynah Glory, opened his career in auspicious fashion have a really good time,” he said.
TALKING GREYHOUNDS
with Simone Fisher
Tune in Saturday mornings from 6am,
only on RSN Racing & Sport 927AM. 15
Hear them all at grv.org.au/podcastsRose Streatfeild with Tommy and
Zeta at last month’s adoption
Going above event in Seymour, where they
unfortunately didn’t find a home.
and beyond for
inseparable
golden oldies
By Renee Mok
R
ose Streatfeild is the GAP Volunteer and Foster Zeta’s received a birthday cake on her 14th birthday.
Coordinator for GRV’s Greyhound Welfare and Rehoming
Department, and she is known to go above and beyond
the call of duty to help these beautiful dogs find homes.
Please visit grv.org.au for all the latest GRV news
When GAP received a call from an owner who could no longer
home his elderly greyhounds, Rose was the one who welcomed
Tommy (11) and Zeta (14) into her Mooroolbark home back in
October. She saw that they were senior dogs who wouldn’t be
comfortable in a kennel environment, and she felt compelled to
foster the inseparable golden oldies.
“It’s been pretty fun having them around,” Rose said. “They are
really opposite in their personalities. Tommy is bubbly and likes
going up to people. Zeta is more reserved being the old girl
that she is. Considering it was a huge move for them, they’ve
handled it quite well and it’s good to see them evolve and
come out of their shells.”
In addition to her work at GRV, Rose has been fostering
greyhounds on and off since 2010. “It’s quite unusual to
have dogs for so long,” she said regarding Tommy and Zeta.
“Foster care is usually three to four weeks, but even in three
weeks, you see a lot of changes in greyhounds. It’s why foster
caring is so great. They all have different characteristics and Tommy has found life pretty
different things to show you – the fun part is getting to see their comfortable in foster care at Rose’s home.
personalities.”
Tommy and Zeta are a delightful pair who have lived together
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for many years and are now looking for a quiet home to spend
the rest of their days. GAP was aiming to adopt the duo into the
same house during the recent Seymour Adoption Weekend.
While the event was a big success and a record number of
greyhounds found homes, sadly Tommy and Zeta were some of
the few remaining at the end of the event.
Since they weren’t adopted, Rose continues to provide foster
care for these lovely dogs and GAP has put out a special
request to its community to help these two find a home. GAP
have received a couple of promising offers and have their
fingers crossed that Tommy and Zeta will be in a new home
16 soon.A range of Collingwood FC memorabilia will
be auctioned and raffled on the night.
Racing Club on February
16, when three of biggest
Magpies – Dane Swan,
Steele Sidebottom and
Dayne Beams – will be
live on stage for the
Footy Funatics dinner
show.
According to Ballarat
GRC Manager Brett
Jones, Ballarat is a huge
footy town. “Some of the
great names of football
started their careers in
Ballarat and the locals
just can’t get enough.
It’s not just Collingwood
supporters either;
everyone’s keen to hear
experts so they can
Three Magpie greats to take gear-up for the season.”
“These three players are
centre stage all-Australian, Copeland
trophy winners and
premiership players.
By Phil Weir Throw in a Brownlow to Dane; you don’t get much more
expertise than that on one stage.”
I
n the state of Victoria one thing is certain; AFL is never out of
season. Even the hottest summer months can’t stem the flow There’s more on the night than just football though – the
of constant predictions, theories and prognostications about race card includes the $15,000 Lil’ Dickie Oaks and $20,000
who’s the team to beat, whose hammie will be a problem or Western District Derby, attracting some top dogs on the track.
where that coach should be playing what’s-his-name… First race is set for 5.30pm.
If the 2019 season is on your mind, the opportunity to hear The dinner kicks off at 6.30pm with the 90-minute show
directly from some the game’s great players – about a month from 7.00pm. Tickets are $95, or $125 for the ultimate VIP
away from the first bounce of the season – will be tempting at experience, including meeting the players, a photo opportunity
least. and front row seats.
Your pre-season footy fix is coming to Ballarat Greyhound Book soon by phoning Ballarat GRC on 5335 7201.
FEBRUARY 2019
Ballarat Greyhound Racing Club
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Group Listed Western Districts Derby
For males whelped on or after 1 August 2016
First prize: $20,000 Distance: 450m
Lil Dickie Oaks (VicGreys)
For females whelped on or after 1 August 2016
First prize: $15,000 Distance: 450m
Heats: Monday 11 February 17
Go to fasttrack.grv.org.au for full conditions
Finals: Saturday 16 FebruaryMany successful greyhound breeders
encourage their pups to chase items such as
toys, rope and empty plastic milk bottles.
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ZIPPING EMMA Jan 11, 2019 5 Males 1 Females MATTHEW CLARK Briagolong 0438471563
FANTASTIC BLAZE Jan 02, 2019 4 Males 3 Females CHERYL SUTCLIFFE CRANBOURNE 0439 858 222 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC
COLLISION
LOVE A NEVEELK Nov 23, 2018 2 Males 4 Females PAUL KLEEVEN Jindivick 0409 190 146 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC
RUBY HA HA Jan 04, 2019 4 Males 4 Females WENDY NEOCLEOUS MORWELL 0412 851 578 WALNUT VETERINARY CLINIC
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COSMIC RUMBLE
SOMERTON AL Dec 26, 2018 5 Males 3 Females MICHAEL DELANEY COBAINS 0457 554 940 WALNUT VETERINARY CLINIC
CUTTING EDGE OH SERENA Nov 18, 2018 4 Males 3 Females MICHAEL THARLE DEVON MEADOWS 0487 402 790
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
Reiko (SYN) SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC
DYNA DOUBLE ONE LOFTY AMBITION Dec 07, 2018 3 Males 4 Females Haddon 0439 321 811
ASHLEIGH ELLEN
DYNA STEAL ULANDA BALE Dec 19, 2018 2 Males 8 Females EDDY HAMILTON INVERGORDON 0400 900 347 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE
So Much For The Afterglow
CRANBOURNE SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC
CROWDZA CLAPPIN Jan 06, 2019 1 Males 3 Females (SYN) 0413 889 068
EL GRAND SENOR JOHN PARASKEVAS SOUTH
GOLDEN RAT LASS Dec 11, 2018 7 Males 3 Females SUZANNE BORELAND SEASPRAY 03 5146 4517 MAFFRA VETERINARY CENTRE
HURRICANE QUEEN Jan 14, 2019 4 Males 7 Females DANIEL WELSH LETHBRIDGE 0476 220 598 CRAIGIEBURN ANIMAL HOSPITAL
DOOLEY AND ROSSIN (SYN) SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC
FABREGAS 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
ELSA BALE Dec 23, 2018 5 Males 6 Females CHERYL SUTCLIFFE CRANBOURNE 0439 858 222 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC
HOT CHARMOLA Dec 08, 2018 2 Males 4 Females LYNETTE GOUGH NYORA 0488 499 993 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC
IT'S A WRAP Jan 01, 2019 8 Males 2 Females RAYMOND HENNESS HEATHCOTE 0406 876 908 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE
MIX OFF HARMONY Nov 30, 2018 4 Males 1 Females BRYCE TEMPLETON TRAFALGAR 0412 847 978 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC
MS. TICKET Jan 11, 2019 3 Males 4 Females PAT SOFRA CRANBOURNE 0412 599 002 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC
RED ROCKS Dec 09, 2018 3 Males 9 Females ROBERT MOWAT TUERONG 0437 724 634 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC
FERNANDO BALE RUBRICA Nov 28, 2018 9 Males 2 Females AARON FARLEY NEWBOROUGH 0430 095 495 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC
ODDS AND EVENS (SYN) SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC
SWEET BARBADOS Dec 25, 2018 3 Males 4 Females EAST KEILOR 0418 134 088
GARY MICALLEF
TIME NO MONEY Dec 23, 2018 2 Males 7 Females MARIEN SULLIVAN EAST SHEPPARTON 0400 840 044 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE
TIGERHAWK (SYN) 0438 388 580 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC
TRIXTA ROX Dec 26, 2018 4 Males 5 Females LANGWARRIN
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