Meloxicam: Medical Alert for Trainers Animal Care & Welfare Assistant Apprenticeship Launch Homer Magazine enclosed

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1 Vol 10 / No 20 5 October 2018 Fortnightly by Subscription Meloxicam: Medical Alert for Trainers Animal Care & Welfare Assistant Apprenticeship Launch Homer Magazine enclosed Photo: Steve Nash FOR ALL THE LATEST NEWS -

2 CATEGORY ONE FINALS Date Distance Track Event Sun 07 Oct 480m Flat Central Park Ladbrokes Kent Derby Mon 08 Oct 661m Flat Doncaster SIS Yorkshire St Leger Thu 25 Oct 480m Flat Newcastle William Hill All England Cup Sun 28 Oct 460m Flat Henlow The Hawk Henlow Derby Mon 29 Oct 500m British Bred Nottingham 2018 Nottingham British Breeders Stakes Sat 17 Nov 710m Flat Perry Barr St Leger Fri 23 Nov 400m Puppies Romford Coral Romford Puppy Cup Mon 26 Nov 500m Flat Nottingham The MSCM Eclipse Stakes Fri 07 Dec 575m Flat Romford Coral Essex Vase Thu 27 Dec 515m Flat Brighton & Hove Coral Olympic

3 MELOXICAM: MEDICAL ALERT FOR TRAINERS Meloxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug which is used for the treatment of inflammation and pain in both acute and chronic musculoskeletal disorders in dogs and other species. The injectable form is also used for reduction of post-operative pain and inflammation following surgery. In dogs, it is a Prescription Only Medicine with marketing authorisations for both oral suspension and injectable forms as Metacam and tablets as well. Brand names include Metacam, Inflacam, Loxicam and Rheumocam A recent study looking at the administration of meloxicam to greyhounds has raised issues as to its safety as a drug for treating greyhounds within a Drugfree Sport and results from this research have demonstrated that meloxicam may persist in the greyhound for up to 25 days following a single dose. Residues of meloxicam may also be found in category 2 meat and if this meat is fed to racing greyhounds, drug residues may be found for up to 12 days. Repeat feeding of contaminated meat will result in an accumulation of the drug which may then be detected for a longer period. Cooking will not remove the risk of meloxicam residues in meat and any liquor from the meat will also present a risk. The Greyhound Board therefore issue the following warning to Trainers; o Meloxicam should not be used as an anti-inflammatory within 30 days of a race or trial o Category 2 meat shall not be fed to racing greyhounds within 14 days of a race or trial Trainers are advised to seek veterinary advice regarding alternative antiinflammatory medication. Suitable alternatives include Carprofen and Cox-2 inhibitors such as Firocoxib. These are Prescription Only Medicines (POMs) and must be supplied by a veterinary surgeon Simon Gower BVSc MRCVS Veterinary Director GBGB CALENDAR 1

4 ANIMAL CARE & WELFARE ASSISTANT APPRENTICESHIP LAUNCH The Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB), the governing board for licensed greyhound racing in the UK, has launched an apprenticeship programme for young people entering the industry. A new cohort of apprentices gathered at Nottingham Greyhound Stadium on Monday 1 st October 2018, for their very first sessions including a lecture from veterinary expert Dr. Polly Smith on greyhound anatomy. They were also joined by representatives from across the industry, as well as the canine stars of a new film featuring greyhound racing, Dusty & Me. The Animal Care and Welfare Assistant Apprenticeship will give the apprentices handson training in delivering world-class care to racing greyhounds, eventually providing a qualification in husbandry and greyhound welfare. Developed in partnership with a number of prominent animal organisations, including the RSPCA, Dogs Trust and Battersea Dogs and Throughout the Apprenticeship (minimum of 12 months), the trainees will undertake offthe-job training and complete modules in animal care and welfare, biology, behaviour and handling. Added to this, they will also have the chance to attend guest lectures with specialists in the field, including an animal behaviorist from the Dogs Trust. The launch of the apprenticeship comes six months after GBGB pledged to improve the professional development opportunities for young people entering the sport in its Greyhound Commitment. This eight-point agenda, which is backed by trainers, owners and promoters across the sport, sets out their expectations of how the sport should be run with greyhound welfare at its heart. Professional greyhound trainer, Anna Thompson, said: Mark Bird, Managing Director of the GBGB, said: For more information about the apprenticeship and for details of how to apply, please contact GBGB HR Manager Zoë Brown on VOL 10 NO 20 5 OCTOBER 2018

5 IMPORTANT NOTICES Send s to Alternatively, write to: Greyhound Board of Great Britain, Security Department, 6 New Bridge Street, London EC4V 6AB DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE INQUIRIES The Disciplinary Committee of the GBGB were in attendance at a meeting held on 20 September 2018: Mr K Salmon (in the chair) Mr R Woodworth CBE Mr A Hunt 1. The Disciplinary Committee considered a number of cases in which positive drug tests revealed the presence of meloxicam in greyhounds tested in 2015 and The details of these tests and the arraigned parties are set out in the tables which follow. 2. A Table summarising the confirmed positive meloxicam findings below the Screening Limit in urine is as below: Date GB Meloxicam Paradise Cuba R Baker GB Meloxicam Ardrahan Izzy N Sexton (Sales Agent) GB Meloxicam Hailles Boy R Rees GB Meloxicam Pennys Adios M Dartnall GB Meloxicam Humphreys Pride M Dartnall GB Meloxicam What Fun Jamie M Dartnall GB Meloxicam Brockville Pace G Carmichael GB Meloxicam Jet Stream Jack K Hutton GB Meloxicam Banse Moon C Price GB Meloxicam Romeo Grand D Firmager GB Meloxicam He No Daddy S Buckland GB Meloxicam Leave At Dawn B Matthews GB Meloxicam Caltra Lucy A Dawson GB Meloxicam Funny Customer B Denby GB Meloxicam Penniment Dani B Denby GB Meloxicam Market Heights N Deas GB Meloxicam Minglers Tiber S Ralph 3. A table summarising the confirmed positive meloxicam findings above the Screening Limit in urine is as below: Date GB Meloxicam Haidons Rocket G Andreas GB Meloxicam Redstone Marx R Jones GB Meloxicam Roxholme Dream H Keightley GB Meloxicam Swimmers Style B Denby GB Meloxicam Alfies Legacy B Denby GB Meloxicam Save The Don K Sim GB Meloxicam Turbo Connect M Ryan 4. Each of the trainers/sales agent(s) named in the above tables has been sent a letter by GBGB setting out the proposed approach to be taken in their case. Each was offered the opportunity to have a full hearing of their inquiry by the Disciplinary Committee. None chose to do so. Consequently, the persons in attendance were Duncan Gibson, Manager of Welfare and Integrity Services, on behalf of the GRB and Professor Tim Morris, Independent Scientific Advisor. Background 5. The background to this enquiry is that between March 2015 and April 2018, 152 meloxicam positives or screening findings were reported to the Greyhound Board by LGC, the Board s designated forensic laboratory. Of these 128 could be dealt with administratively, but the 24 cases listed above had progressed to the stage where under the GBGB rules of racing they had to be referred the Disciplinary Committee for determination. Investigations made by the Greyhound Board in 2015 established that other greyhound regulators, including Ireland and Australia, were also experiencing unusually high numbers of meloxicam findings and at low levels. 6. Following discussions with Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV), a coordinated administration study between GBGB and GRV was undertaken in early The study was to look at the elimination profile of meloxicam in greyhounds. 7. The pharmacokinetic analysis of the administration study was undertaken by Dr Stuart W Paine at Nottingham University and his report: Pharmacokinetic Analysis for the Administration of Meloxicam to the Greyhound was completed on 11th July Following several meetings of the GBGB s Doping & Medication Review Panel (DMRP) and through communications with veterinary and scientific advisors to GRV and Greyhounds Australasia, a harmonised Screening Limit in urine and plasma for meloxicam was recommended to their respective regulators. 9. Formal notice of these Screening Limits was given by GBGB to LGC on 17th May 2018, with those confirmed meloxicam positives and screening findings that had been held back awaiting the results of the administration study being reviewed in respect of this Screening Limit. Findings below the Screening Limit will be included in LGC s Service Delivery Report as screening findings only. 10. LGC confirmed on 11th June 2018 that there were 27 confirmed positive samples for meloxicam, including samples previously confirmed and before the results of the administration study were available. CALENDAR 3

6 11. Meloxicam is available in the UK and Ireland as a licensed veterinary medicine, in a range of tablet, liquid for oral administration or injectable forms, from a number of different companies, for use in cats, dogs, horses, pigs and cattle. 12. Meloxicam chemically is in the class of drugs described as Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS). NSAIDs relieve pain, reduce fever and reduce inflammation. As such it is a drug which could affect the performance or prejudice the welfare of a greyhound. 13. Brand names for meloxicam include Metacam, Inflacam and Rheumocan. 14. The administration study raised issues as to the suitability of meloxicam as a drug for treating racing greyhounds within the confines of a Drug Free Sport and in accord with GBGB rule 217. The administration study had demonstrated that meloxicam may persist in the greyhound for up to 25 days, at levels significant in relation to medication control, following a single clinical dose. 15. It was established that residues of meloxicam may also be found in category 2 meat and if this meat is fed to racing greyhounds then drug residues may be found for up to 12 days, whilst a repeat feeding of contaminated meat will result in an accumulation of the drug which may then be detected for a longer period. Cooking does not remove the risk of meloxicam residues in meat. 16. The Greyhound Board issued a notice to trainers on 4th May 2018 and within the Vet Record on 5th May stating that: a) Meloxicam should not be used as an antiinflammatory within 30 days of a race or trial; b) Category 2 meat shall not be fed to racing greyhounds within 14 days of a race or a trial. 17. In light of the above the GRB proposed that based on the scientific evidence now available, the historical nature of these samples, and the study s finding of increased risk of meloxicam being found in the urine of greyhounds being fed meat contaminated with meloxicam and the findings of extended residues after veterinary use of meloxicam, all confirmed positives samples held back, but now known to be below the Screening Limit in urine shall, for the purpose of this hearing, be treated as no fault findings. 18. Further the GRB proposed that, based on the scientific evidence now available, the historical nature of these samples, and the study s finding of increased risk of meloxicam being found in the urine of greyhounds being fed meat contaminated with meloxicam and the findings of extended residues after veterinary use of meloxicam, all confirmed positive samples above the Screening Limit in urine shall, for the purpose of this hearing only, be considered as breaches of rules 152(i), 174(i)(b) and 217 of the GBGB rules of racing and the respective trainer shall, without prejudice, be cautioned for a breach of these rules with no financial penalty attached. The Disciplinary Committee considered whether the approach suggested by the GRB was acceptable and in accordance with the GBGB rules of racing. 19. The Disciplinary Committee was greatly assisted by the oral evidence of Professor Morris and noted the following matters. Firstly, that had the positive meloxicam findings below the Screening Limit (paragraph 2 above) occurred after 17 May 2018 when notice of the formal Screening Limit was given to GBGB (paragraph 9 above) they would have been reported negative and included in LGC s Service Delivery Report as screening findings only. In those circumstances the Disciplinary Committee was satisfied that the proposal to treat them as no fault findings was fair and just in all the circumstances of the case. 20. Secondly, Professor Morris explained that the findings that residues of meloxicam may also be found in category 2 meat and if this meat is fed to racing greyhounds then drug residues may be found for up to 12 days, and that a repeat feeding of contaminated meat will result in an accumulation of the drug which may then be detected for a longer period, came as a surprise to GBGB. In particular, these findings resulted in positives where none would have been expected. He stated that repeated feedings of category 2 meat could result in a positive finding consistent with the administration of a therapeutic dose of meloxicam which is not something he would have expected prior to these findings. None of this was known at the time the positives above the Screening Limit (paragraph 3 above) occurred, so the proper advice could not have been given to trainers. In those circumstances whilst the Disciplinary Committee was satisfied that these positives did amount to breaches of rules 152(i), 174(i)((b) and 217 of the GBGB rules of racing the proposal to impose a caution and no financial penalty was fair and just in all the circumstances of the case. 21. Thirdly, the Disciplinary Committee noted with approval that the regulatory approach to meloxicam was the subject of international harmonisation. Greyhound Australasia veterinary and scientific advisors recommend that these limits be adopted, although they have yet to be incorporated into the Australian state regulators rules. 22. The Disciplinary Committee noted that The Greyhound Board issued a notice to Calendar trainers on 4th May 2018 and within the Veterinary Record on 5th May stating that: a) Meloxicam should not be used as an antiinflammatory within 30 days of a race or trial; b) Category 2 meat shall not be fed to racing greyhounds within 14 days of a race or a trial. 23. The Disciplinary Committee advised the notice to trainers should again be included in the next edition of the Calendar along with the results of this inquiry. The Committee hopes and expects trainers to heed and act on this advice in future. 4 VOL 10 NO 20 5 OCTOBER 2018

7 LOCAL INQUIRIES 1 Crayford Stadium ARYA ATTACK At a local inquiry held by the Area Stipendiary Steward on 16 July 2018, professional trainer Mr MN Fenwick s explanation was accepted in respect of the improved performance of the greyhound ARYA ATTACK at Crayford Stadium on 22 June Opening at 5/1 and starting at 3/1, the greyhound had won a 380m race recording a calculated time of seconds as compared with its best recent time of seconds recorded in a trial on 8 May Sunderland Stadium LANDGRAVE OAKLEY and KILFENORA BOY At a local inquiry held by the Area Stipendiary Steward on 21 September 2018, the Racecourse Executive at Sunderland Stadium was reprimanded and fined 1,000 for a breach of Rule 115(i)(ii) & 152(i) in respect of the allowing the greyhound LANDGRAVE OAKLEY to race instead of the correct greyhound KILFENORA BOY at Sunderland Stadium on 30 August In reaching his decision the Area Stipendiary Steward took into consideration the new paddock procedure put in place prior to the greyhounds leaving the paddock to prevent this from happening again. CHANGES OF GREYHOUNDS NAMES The following Changes of Greyhounds Names have been of Racing:- 14/09/2018, ANTIGUA DIAMOND, (late RANDOM DIAMOND), I, be, D, Droopys Jet, Random Storm, Nov 16, Jeal,Mrs AJ 14/09/2018, CHOPCHOP BASIL, (late LAGILE LYRIC), I, dkbdw, D, Droopys Jet, Lagile Lily, Sep 16, CJM Racing 14/09/2018, CHOPCHOP SYBIL, (late CORRIN SHIRLEY), I, be, B, Mountleader Matt, Corrin Maid, Jan 16, CJM Racing 14/09/2018, FIELDVIEW JERRY, (late HITACHI JERRY), I, bk, D, Sidarian Blaze, Hitachi Mollie, Dec 16, O Hara,Mr J 17/09/2018, BALLYNABEE JEANI, (late DRUMCASHEL QUEEN), I, bk, B, Blackstone Gene, Racenight Jenny, Jan 17, Lemar,Mr S 17/09/2018, SAVANA BRAE, (late RURAL BRAE), I, bd, D, Kinloch Brae, Duck Fat, May 16, Boothby,Mr KA 17/09/2018, SAVANA TOWSER, (late MACAROON TOWSER), I, wbd, D, Superior Product, Skyline Amber, Mar 16, Boothby,Mr KA 18/09/2018, CALZAGHE ALFIE, (late NEWINN RASCAL), I, bk, D, Knockglass Billy, Newinn Expert, Jun 17, Roberts,Mr C 18/09/2018, DIZZY RASCAL, (late COLIN MY HERO), I, be, D, Romeo Recruit, Dontbreak Nobulb, Apr 17, Parr,Mr C 18/09/2018, NOREACTION, (late NEURO EDGE), I, bk, D, Scolari Me Daddy, Billis Squealer, Aug 16, Andrews,Mr GJ 18/09/2018, SAVANA CALLING, (late JOHNS CALLING), I, bk, D, Tyrur Big Mike, Calling Val, Sep 16, Boothby,Mr KA 18/09/2018, SAVANA MAJESTIC, (late PUCKANE MAJESTIC), I, bk, B, Aero Majestic, Meet In Bally, Oct 16, Boothby,Mr KA 18/09/2018, SAVANA MOMENT, (late MEMORIES MOMENT), I, bk, D, Skywalker Puma, Roskeen Glory, Jan 17, Boothby,Mr KA 19/09/2018, VILLAGE INN LAD, (late FIRE VIC), I, bd, D, Ballymac Vic, Trivia, Aug 16, Reynolds,Mr B 19/09/2018, YASSOO LADY LUCK, (late TYPICAL LADY), I, bk, B, Tyrur Big Mike, Urban Chat, Sep 16, Andreas,Mrs SM 20/09/2018, ENZO SFIZIO, (late WESTMEAD MAXI), B, bd, D, Kinloch Brae, Westmead Melanie, Apr 16, Clark,Mrs T, Clark,Mr CT 21/09/2018, AFTON POPPY, (late RENASUP JUDY), I, bk, B, Laughil Duke, Toremore Nosey, Jan 17, Cumming,Mrs K 21/09/2018, CROOKS TORNADO, (late RAHYVIRA CREEK), I, bk, D, Kinloch Brae, Rahyvira Smurf, Aug 16, Caile,Mr S 21/09/2018, DIESEL NANCY, (late BURGESS NANCY), I, bk, B, Droopys Jet, Killinan Baby, Apr 17, Fawsitt,Mr MH 21/09/2018, DIESEL TINA, (late BURGESS TINA), I, wbk, B, Tullymurry Act, Deercrest Lady, Jan 17, Fawsitt,Mr MH 21/09/2018, EMILYS DREAM BOY, (late BONVILLE TYSON), B, bk, D, Bonville Zues, Precious Flo, Feb 17, Coats,Mrs M 21/09/2018, EXIT TO NOWHERE, (late BALLYVERRY BLAKE), I, bkw, D, Laughil Blake, Best Special, Sep 16, Mavrias,Mr S 21/09/2018, MEENAGH DARA, (late ELEGANT VIC), I, bk, D, Ballymac Vic, Woodsgift Ash, Aug 16, West,Mr AJ 21/09/2018, TOOLMAKER MAXWEL, (late DROOPYS DEISE), I, be, D, Aero Majestic, Droopys Coast, Jul 16, Hyslop,Mr WJ 21/09/2018, TOOLMAKER YEAMAN, (late DROOPYS YACHT), I, bk, D, Yeah Man, Droopys Hilda, Aug 16, Hyslop,Mr WJ 21/09/2018, UNCUT DIAMOND, (late VARRA SEAMUS), I, bew, D, Droopys Jet, Varra Clisde, Apr 16, Ferguson,Mr GA 24/09/2018, LILLY TRUE TRUE, (late FAIRWELL BILLY), B, bk, B, Confident Rankin, Farloe Lila, Aug 16, Houtby,Mrs E, Cook,Miss H, True,Mr R, True,Mr RR 24/09/2018, MICKY BLUE EYES, (late UPTON PARK), I, be, D, Sidaz Jack, Coolavanny Susan, May 17, Sweeney,Mr M, Capener,Miss ZA 24/09/2018, SKYLINE ROCKY, (late CARNEYS ROCKY), I, bk, D, Scolari Me Daddy, Clonora Kate, Sep 16, Skyline Syndicate 25/09/2018, ANTIGUA ACE, (late GUNBOAT ROYAL), I, wbk, D, Scolari Me Daddy, Headford Hoe, Sep 16, Jeal,Mrs AJ 25/09/2018, CEROC BIM, (late CALLOW RUN), I, bk, D, Tullymurry Act, Phone Lizzie, Apr 17, Henson,Mr KG, Smith,Mr DPE, Waring,Mr K 25/09/2018, FOXROCK DREAMS, (late FORGOTTEN DREAMS), I, bk, B, Laughil Blake, Liverpool Lula, Apr 16, Landles,Mr P 25/09/2018, SKYLINE PAULINE, (late MUSTANG LULU), I, dkbd, B, Taylors Sky, Jodu Fame, Nov 16, Skyline Syndicate 25/09/2018, TRICKY BOBELLS, (late LUGHILL HEIDI), I, be, B, Over Limit, Lughill Sandra, Feb 17, Holt,Mr R 25/09/2018, TRICKY BOJANGLES, (late LUGHILL JOSEPH), I, be, D, Lughill Jo, Lughill Isabel, Feb 17, Holt,Mr R 26/09/2018, FROSTIES HOPE, (late SIBERIAN STAR), I, bkw, B, Tullymurry Act, Siberian Pearl, Jan 17, Kellogg,Mr W, Lakin-Kellogg,Mrs H 26/09/2018, HIT THE BID, (late BOGGER OLIVE), I, bk, B, Pat C Sabbath, Slaneyside Selma, Jul 17, Roberts,Mrs MA 26/09/2018, OUR PIT PONY, (late SILKEY MAGIC), I, bd, D, Skywalker Puma, Black Eyed Magic, Oct 16, Munslow,Mr MT, Chambers,Mr D CALENDAR 5

8 26/09/2018, SEASONS STORM, (late SWIFT RYUK), I, bd, D, Swift Hoffman, Swift Inny, Jun 17, Eason,Mr S J 26/09/2018, WHATS DAWN UPTO, (late CANVAS DAWN), I, wbef, B, Sir Paddy, Shanakill Lady, Sep 16, Chasing Gold 26/09/2018, WHATS EMMA UPTO, (late CANVAS EMMA), I, bdw, B, Droopys Jet, Kentish Rose, Oct 16, Chasing Gold 27/09/2018, WOODCOCKS BLITZ, (late CRAFTSMAN), I, bk, D, Kinloch Brae, Sive Dubh, Oct 16, Woodcock,Mr CR LICENCES GRANTED OFFICIALS DONCASTER SCORER Ellie May (Miss) Starter HOVE ABREY Robert Austin (Mr) Assistant Racing Manager, Judge, Local Steward, Timekeeper KINSLEY CAMPBELL Cameron James (Mr) Hare Controller, Judge, Local Steward, Paddock Steward, Starter ZAMAN Saif Ali (Mr) Hare Controller, Judge, Local Steward, Paddock Steward, Starter PERRY BARR FRANCE Oliver Dirk (Mr) Local Steward, Paddock Steward ROMFORD MANNALL Ben Thomas (Mr) Deputy Racing Manager, Judge, Local Steward, Timekeeper PARADERS DONCASTER SCORER Ellie May (Miss) PROFESSIONAL TRAINERS AKERS Christopher Robert (Mr), NOTTINGHASHIRE (Attached Nottingham) TAYLORSHIRE Lance (Mr), SOUTH YORKSHIRE (Attached Doncaster) OWNER TRAINER SLATER Graham Charles (Mr), WEST YORKSHIRE (Unattached) ASSISTANT TRAINER BOOTH Miss VE PT Mr CR Akers HECTOR Mr PA PT Mr CA Perry HEAD KENNELHAND LEMPARD Miss KA PT Mr CA Perry TAYLORSON Mr BL PT Mr L Taylorson KENNELHANDS LICENSED ASHTON Miss CM PT Mr T Batchelor AULD Mr GP PT Mr DJF Hampson CARTLEDGE Miss PM PT Mr CR Akers CHELSOM Miss CM PT Mr P Ward CRITCHLEY Mr AR PT Mr JP Blencowe ENSINGER Miss CT PT Mr NF Carter FLETCHER Mr RC PT Miss A Thompson FLETCHER Mrs T PT Mr CR Akers FOSTER Mr MA PT Mrs B Heaton GOULDING Mr DS PT Miss J Andrews GREEN Mr J GT Mrs J Robinson GRIMOLDBY Mr M PT Mr CR Akers HADLEY Miss ZL PT Mrs A Kelly-Pilgrim HARIES Mr NT PT Miss A Thompson HARRISON Mr JA PT Mr PM Holland HOCKNELL Mr FM GT Miss N Langley KIRBY Miss GM GT Mrs N Shine KIRKHAM Mr BS PT Miss C McNicholas KITCHEN Mr T PT Mr N Melbourne LISTER OBE Mr CR PT Mr CR Akers MASSEY Mr PI PT Miss A Thompson MASTERTON Mr JI PT Mr LG Tuffin NEVIN Mr TRM PT Mr D Newberry PAGIN Miss AK PT Mr MC Murray PARKER Mr GL PT Mrs E Saville RABY Mr TJ PT Mr NF Carter REDKNAP Miss LA PT Mrs JM Burridge RICHARDSON Miss LR PT Miss GL Davidson ROCHE Mr MD PT Mr NF Carter SEABROOK Mr J PT Mr RS Griffin SHORTER Mr RF PT Mr T Kibble SPENCER Mr E PT Mr JM Ray STACEY Miss NCH PT Mrs T Tungatt SUTHERLAND Mr I PT Mrs H Keightley TAYLOR Miss T PT Mr TJ Evans TAYLOR Mr JR PT Miss J Andrews THOMSON Mr S GT Mr BW Stuart WAINWRIGHT Mr J PT Mr LG Tuffin WARR Miss L PT Mr RF Yeates WHITE Miss PM GT Mr S Moore LICENCES RELINQUISHED PROFESSIONAL TRAINER LISTER OBE Charles Richard (Mr), NOTTINGHAMSHIRE (Attached Doncaster) GREYHOUND TRAINERS BARRETT Derek Ailwyn (Mr), NORFOLK (Attached Yarmouth) TAYLORSON Brendon Lance (Mr), SOUTH YORKSHIRE (Attached Doncaster) OWNER TRAINER ASHTON Chelsea-Marie (Miss), ESSEX (Unattached) WAINWRIGHT John (Mr), LEICESTERSHIRE (Unattached) DECEASED GREYHOUND TRAINER THOMPSON Gordon (Mr), CUMBRIA (Unattached) LICENCE SUSPENDED GREYHOUND TRAINER MACKRELL Steven (Mr), OXFORDSHIRE (Attached Harlow) HARLOW LITTERS EARMARKED ATTACHED PUDDY David (Mr) CHANGE OF TRAINER ATTACHMENT CENTRAL PARK DAVIDSON Gemma Louise (Miss) PERRY BARR PRICE Corrin (Miss) NOTIFICATION OF GREYHOUND SALES CRAYFORD Wednesday 31st October 2018 (Anglo Irish Greyhound Sales) POOLE Monday 5th November 2018 (Banner Group Sales) FOREIT LIST The following persons have been placed on the Forfeit List following non-payment of GBGB Fines. TANNER Tom (Mr), Former Irish Sales Agent Sire Dam Dogs Bitches Whelping Adios Alonso Satriani /06/2018 Candlelight King Geelo Sapphire /06/2018 Kinloch Brae Droopys Scion /05/2018 Laughil Duke Geelo Juliet /05/2018 Oscar Whisky Voltair Mistie /06/ VOL 10 NO 20 5 OCTOBER 2018

9 RACING OFFICE ASSISTANT VACANCY Romford Greyhound Stadium At Ladbrokes Coral, we believe we ve got the best brands in betting and gaming; and the best people behind them too. A role with the Ladbrokes Coral Stadia team will put you right at the heart of the action. We welcome thousands of customers to our tracks at Crayford, Hove, Monmore Green and Romford, and work together as a team across our bars and restaurants, betting stands, kennels and grounds to create a great experience for our visitors. It s an atmosphere that is hard to beat! SUMMARY A vacancy has arisen at Romford Stadium for an Office Assistant to work in the busiest racing office in the country. This is a full-time role of 40 hours per week on a rota based system and will include evenings, weekends and Bank holidays. An interest in Greyhound racing, knowledge of the GBGB rules of racing and betting industry would be ideal, but not essential as full training will be given. The applicant will be required to work as part of a team, but also have the ability to work unsupervised during certain times. Good communication skills and accuracy are essential. Salary will be dependent on experience. For more information, please visit the RPJobs.com for the full job description. HOW TO APPLY Please a copy of your CV, together with a covering letter, detailing how you fit the criteria to Mark Arkell, Deputy Racing Manager, mark.arkell@coral.co.uk GBGB Veterinary helpline - disease reporting and advice Trainers and track vets are reminded that a 24-hour GBGB advice and reporting line for greyhounds showing symptoms of respiratory disease is available on Information for trainers and veterinary surgeons on diseases, biosecurity and disinfection is available at in the Knowledge Base section. Sudden Death reporting line: Please note, the above helpline should only be used in the event of reporting suspected disease and/or requesting veterinary advice. The Sudden Death reporting number should only be used to report sudden deaths. For all general enquiries, please call the Published by the Greyhound Board of Great Britain Limited at 6 New Bridge Street, London EC4V 6AB Telephone Fax Disclaimer for advertising in the GBGB Calendar: Inclusion of an advertisement in this GBGB Calendar does not constitute or imply an endorsement by the GBGB of the advertised goods or services, nor does it constitute or imply any representation that use of the goods or services is in compliance with the Rules of Racing in force from time to time or that the goods or services will be suitable or appropriate for the use described. All persons are reminded that it is their responsibility at all times to comply with the Rules of Racing and reference to any advertisement in the GBGB Calendar will not be a defence to any disciplinary proceedings brought in relation to use of the advertised goods or services. The GBGB hereby excludes to the maximum extent permitted by law any liability arising out of the advertisement or use of any goods or services advertised in this GBGB Calendar. Printed by Orphans Press Ltd., Arrow Close, Enterprise Park, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0LD. Tel: (01568) No reproduction in part or whole without the express permission of the publisher. The Greyhound Board of Great Britain do not guarantee the accuracy of the information contained in this calendar and undertake no responsibility for errors or omissions or their consequences. CALENDAR 7

10 Open Races General Conditions Unless otherwise stated the following will apply to all open races advertised in this issue of the Calendar: The Standard Conditions of Entry (Rules of Racing, Rule 82) and international Entries and Conditions where applicable (Rule 83). (Rules of Racing, Rule 79(b)). Entries close to the Racing Managers, at the addresses of the stadiums concerned, at the times and on the date shown. The draw for traps (and heats, where applicable) is made under Rule 80 by the Secretary of the GBGB, or their appointed representative, as soon as possible after the closing date for entries unless otherwise indicated in the conditions. When reference is made in the calendar regarding greyhounds who have not won, it refers to GBGB open races. BRIGHTON & HOVE STADIUM Nevill Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 7BZ Tel CATEGORY TWO Thu 18th October 515m Flat, 36 bitches & 3 Winner 250; For BITCHES only Thu 25th October 515m Flat, 18 bitches Winner 300; Thu 1st November 515m Flat, 6 bitches Winner 2500 and trophy; 2nd 500; others 250 CATEGORY THREE Thu 8th November 515m Flat, 18 greyhounds & 3 Noon Mon 5th November Winner 250; Thu 15th November 515m Flat, 6 greyhounds Winner 500 and trophy; 2nd 100; MINOR Thu 11th October 285m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 Noon Mon 8th October Winner 500 and trophy; 515m Flat, 6 bitches & 2 Noon Mon 8th October Winner 500 and trophy; For BITCHES only 515m Flat, 6 maidens & 2 Noon Mon 8th October Winner 200 and trophy; 285m Flat, 6 maidens & 2 Noon Mon 8th October Winner 200 and trophy; 475m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 Noon Mon 8th October 695m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 Noon Mon 8th October 515m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 Noon Mon 8th October 695m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 Noon Mon 8th October more than one open race over six bends at 515m Flat, 6 puppies & 2 Noon Mon 8th October Thu 18th October 285m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 515m Flat, 6 maidens & 2 Winner 200 and trophy; 475m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 8 VOL 10 NO 20 5 OCTOBER 2018

11 695m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 285m Flat, 6 maidens & 2 Winner 200 and trophy; 475m Flat, 6 maidens & 2 Winner 200 and trophy; 695m Flat, 6 maidens & 2 Winner 200 and trophy; Thu 25th October 515m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 515m Flat, 6 maidens & 2 Winner 200 and trophy; 285m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 475m Flat, 6 maidens & 2 Winner 200 and trophy; 285m Flat, 6 maidens & 2 Winner 200 and trophy; 695m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 515m Flat, 6 puppies & 2 Thu 1st November 515m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 Noon Mon 29th October 695m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 Noon Mon 29th October 285m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 Noon Mon 29th October 475m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 Noon Mon 29th October 285m Flat, 6 maidens & 2 Noon Mon 29th October Winner 200 and trophy; 515m Flat, 6 maidens & 2 Noon Mon 29th October Winner 200 and trophy; 695m Flat, 6 maidens & 2 Noon Mon 29th October Winner 200 and trophy; 475m Flat, 6 maidens & 2 Noon Mon 29th October Winner 200 and trophy; 515m Hurdles, 6 greyhounds & 2 Noon Mon 29th October Winner 300 and trophy; 515m Flat, 6 puppies & 2 Noon Mon 29th October For puppies whelped in December CENTRAL PARK STADIUM Eurolink, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3SB Tel Runners not attached to Central Park will receive 25 appearance money. Also a 50 bonus for a trainer supplying three or more runners in Sunday opens until end of October. CATEGORY THREE Sun 14th October 500m Flat, 18 greyhounds & 4 Noon Wed 10th October Winner 300; others 60 Sun 21st October 500m Flat, 6 greyhounds Winner 500 and trophy; others m Flat, 18 greyhounds & 3 Winner 300; others 60 more than two open races at the time of closing Sun 28th October 480m Flat, 6 greyhounds Winner 500 and trophy; others 75 CALENDAR 9

12 500m Flat, 18 greyhounds & 5 Winner 300; others 60 Sun 4th November 642m Flat, 6 greyhounds Winner 500 and trophy; others 75 MINOR Sun 14th October 265m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 Noon Wed 10th October 450m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 Noon Wed 10th October 480m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 Noon Wed 10th October 500m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 Noon Wed 10th October 642m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 Noon Wed 10th October 265m Hurdles, 6 greyhounds & 2 Noon Wed 10th October 480m Hurdles, 6 greyhounds & 2 Noon Wed 10th October 450m Flat, 6 maidens & 2 Noon Wed 10th October 265m Flat, 6 maidens & 2 Noon Wed 10th October Sun 21st October 265m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 450m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 480m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 500m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 642m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 642m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 an open race over six bends at the 480m Hurdles, 6 greyhounds & 2 265m Hurdles, 6 greyhounds & 2 265m Flat, 6 maidens & 2 450m Flat, 6 maidens & 2 500m Flat, 6 maidens & 2 Sun 28th October 265m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 450m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 480m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 500m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 708m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 642m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 480m Flat, 6 maidens & 2 10 VOL 10 NO 20 5 OCTOBER 2018

13 450m Flat, 6 maidens & 2 500m Flat, 6 maidens & 2 265m Flat, 6 maidens & 2 265m Hurdles, 6 greyhounds & 2 480m Hurdles, 6 greyhounds & 2 480m Hurdles, 6 greyhounds & 2 more than two hurdle open races at the CRAYFORD STADIUM Stadium Way, Crayford, Kent, DA1 4HR Tel Trainers not attached to Crayford will receive 15 appearance money. CATEGORY THREE Tue 9th October 540m Flat, 18 greyhounds & 4 Noon Fri 5th October Winner 250; 2nd 60; Tue 16th October 540m Flat, 6 greyhounds Winner 750 and trophy; 2nd 100; Sat 20th October 380m Flat, 18 maidens & 4 Winner 200; 2nd 60; Sat 27th October 380m Flat, 6 greyhounds Winner 750 and trophy; 2nd 100; 714m Flat, 18 greyhounds & 4 Winner 200; 2nd 60; an open race over eight bends at the Sat 3rd November 714m Flat, 6 greyhounds Winner 750 and trophy; 2nd 100; MINOR Tue 9th October 380m Flat, 6 maidens & 2 Noon Fri 5th October Winner 200 and trophy; 2nd 60; 540m Hurdles, 6 greyhounds & 2 Noon Fri 5th October Winner 200 and trophy; 2nd 60; For greyhounds that have won two or less hurdle opens at the time of closing. Preference is given to greyhounds that have raced or trialled over hurdles at Crayford. 380m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 Noon Fri 5th October 714m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 Noon Fri 5th October 380m Hurdles, 6 greyhounds & 2 Noon Fri 5th October Preference is given to greyhounds that have raced or trialled over hurdles at Crayford. 874m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 Noon Fri 5th October Winner 300 and trophy; 2nd 60; Tue 16th October 380m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 Noon Fri 12th October 540m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 Noon Fri 12th October CALENDAR 11

14 540m Flat, 6 bitches & 2 Noon Fri 12th October For BITCHES only 540m Hurdles, 6 greyhounds & 2 Noon Fri 12th October Preference is given to greyhounds who have raced or trialled over hurdles at Crayford. 714m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 Noon Fri 12th October Winner 200 and trophy; 2nd 60; an open race over eight bends at the 380m Hurdles, 6 greyhounds & 2 Noon Fri 12th October Winner 200 and trophy; 2nd 60; For greyhounds who have won two or less hurdle opens at the time of closing. Preference is given to greyhounds who have raced or trialled over hurdles at Crayford. Sat 20th October 540m Hurdles, 6 greyhounds & 2 Winner 200 and trophy; 2nd 60; a hurdle open race at the time of closing Preference is given to greyhounds who have raced or trialled over hurdles at Crayford. 540m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 Winner 200 and trophy; 2nd 60; an open race over 540m or further at the 380m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 540m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 714m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 380m Hurdles, 6 greyhounds & 2 Preference is given to greyhounds who have raced or trialled over hurdles at Crayford. 874m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 Winner 300 and trophy; 2nd 100; Sat 27th October 380m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 540m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 714m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 540m Hurdles, 6 greyhounds & 2 Preference is given to greyhounds who have raced or trialled over hurdles at Crayford. 380m Hurdles, 6 greyhounds & 2 Winner 200 and trophy; 2nd 60; a hurdle open race at the time of closing Preference is given to greyhounds who have raced or trialled over hurdles at Crayford. 540m Flat, 6 puppies & 2 HARLOW STADIUM The Pinnacles, Roydon Road, Harlow, Essex, CM19 5DY Tel CATEGORY THREE Wed 10th October 415m Flat, 12 greyhounds & 3 Noon Mon 8th October Winner 150; others VOL 10 NO 20 5 OCTOBER 2018

15 Wed 17th October 415m Flat, 6 greyhounds Winner 500 and trophy; 2nd 100; others m Flat, 12 greyhounds & 3 Winner 150; others 45 For greyhounds which have not won an open race over 410m or further at the Wed 24th October 415m Flat, 6 greyhounds Winner 500 and trophy; 2nd 100; others m Flat, 12 greyhounds & 3 Winner 150; others 45 For greyhounds which have not won an open race over 580m or further at the. Wed 31st October 592m Flat, 6 greyhounds Winner 500 and trophy; 2nd 100; others m Flat, 12 greyhounds & 3 Noon Mon 29th October Winner 150; others 45 Wed 7th November 238m Flat, 12 maidens & 3 Noon Mon 5th November Winner 150; others m Flat, 6 greyhounds Winner 500 and trophy; 2nd 100; others 45 Wed 14th November 238m Flat, 6 greyhounds Winner 500 and trophy; 2nd 100; others m Flat, 12 greyhounds & 3 Noon Mon 12th November Winner 150; others 45 For greyhounds which have not won an open race over 580m or further at the Wed 21st November 592m Flat, 6 greyhounds Winner 500 and trophy; 2nd 100; others m Flat, 12 greyhounds & 3 Noon Mon 19th November Winner 150; others 45 For greyhounds which have not won an open race over 410m or further at the. Wed 28th November 415m Flat, 6 greyhounds Winner 500 and trophy; 2nd 100; others m Flat, 12 greyhounds & 3 Noon Mon 26th November Winner 150; others 45 Wed 5th December 592m Flat, 6 greyhounds Winner 500 and trophy; 2nd 100; others 45 MINOR Wed 10th October 238m Flat, 6 maidens & 3 Noon Mon 8th October 592m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 Noon Mon 8th October For greyhounds which have not won an open race over 580m or further at the. 415m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 Noon Mon 8th October 415m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 Noon Mon 8th October For greyhounds which have not won an open race over 410m or further at the. 238m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 Noon Mon 8th October 592m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 Noon Mon 8th October Wed 17th October 238m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 CALENDAR 13

16 415m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 For greyhounds which have not won an open race over 410m or further at the. 415m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 592m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 For greyhounds which have not won an open race over 580m or further at the. 238m Flat, 6 maidens & 3 592m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 Wed 24th October 238m Flat, 6 maidens & 3 592m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 For greyhounds which have not won an open race over 580m or further at the. 415m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 415m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 For greyhounds which have not won an open race over 410m or further at the. 238m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 592m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 Wed 31st October 238m Flat, 6 maidens & 3 Noon Mon 29th October 238m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 Noon Mon 29th October 415m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 Noon Mon 29th October For greyhounds which have not won an open race over 410m or further at the. 415m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 Noon Mon 29th October 592m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 Noon Mon 29th October For greyhounds which have not won an open race over 580m or further at the. 592m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 Noon Mon 29th October Wed 7th November 238m Flat, 6 maidens & 3 Noon Mon 5th November Winner 175 and trophy; others m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 Noon Mon 5th November 415m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 Noon Mon 5th November For greyhounds which have not won an open race over 410m or further at the. 415m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 Noon Mon 5th November 592m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 Noon Mon 5th November For greyhounds which have not won an open race over 580m or further at the 592m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 Noon Mon 5th November HENLOW STADIUM Bedford Road, Lower Stondon, Bedfordshire, SG16 6EA Tel CATEGORY ONE Sun 14th October 460m Flat, each 100 each 1pm Wed 10th October Winner 150; 100 Entry Fee to be pre-paid 14 VOL 10 NO 20 5 OCTOBER 2018

17 Sun 21st October 460m Flat, 18 greyhounds Winner 250; Sun 28th October 460m Flat, 6 greyhounds Winner and trophy + jacket; 2nd 2000; 3rd 1000; 0 MINOR Sun 14th October 277m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 1pm Wed 10th October 428m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 1pm Wed 10th October 460m Flat, 6 maidens & 2 1pm Wed 10th October Winner 200 and trophy; others m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 1pm Wed 10th October 550m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 1pm Wed 10th October Winner 200 and trophy; others 60 an open race further than 515m at 550m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 1pm Wed 10th October 460m Flat, 6 puppies & 2 1pm Wed 10th October 692m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 1pm Wed 10th October Sun 21st October 277m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 1pm Wed 17th October 428m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 1pm Wed 17th October 460m Flat, 6 maidens & 2 1pm Wed 17th October 460m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 1pm Wed 17th October 550m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 1pm Wed 17th October Winner 200 and trophy; others 60 an open race further than 515m at 550m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 1pm Wed 17th October 692m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 1pm Wed 17th October 460m Flat, 6 puppies & 2 1pm Wed 17th October Sun 28th October 277m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 1pm Wed 24th October 428m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 1pm Wed 24th October 460m Flat, 6 maidens & 2 1pm Wed 24th October Winner 200 and trophy; others m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 1pm Wed 24th October 550m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 1pm Wed 24th October Winner 200 and trophy; others 60 an open race further than 515m at 550m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 1pm Wed 24th October 692m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 1pm Wed 24th October 460m Flat, 6 puppies & 2 1pm Wed 24th October Sun 4th November 277m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 1pm Wed 31st October 428m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 1pm Wed 31st October 460m Flat, 6 maidens & 2 1pm Wed 31st October Winner 200 and trophy; others 60 CALENDAR 15

18 460m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 1pm Wed 31st October 550m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 1pm Wed 31st October Winner 200 and trophy; others 60 an open race further than 515m at 550m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 1pm Wed 31st October 692m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 1pm Wed 31st October 460m Flat, 6 puppies & 2 1pm Wed 31st October For puppies whelped in December Sun 11th November 277m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 1pm Wed 7th November 428m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 1pm Wed 7th November 460m Flat, 6 maidens & 2 1pm Wed 7th November Winner 200 and trophy; others m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 1pm Wed 7th November 550m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 1pm Wed 7th November Winner 200 and trophy; others 60 an open race further than 515m at the 550m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 1pm Wed 7th November 692m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 2 1pm Wed 7th November 460m Flat, 6 puppies & 2 1pm Wed 7th November For puppies whelped in December KINSLEY STADIUM oad, Kinsley, Pontefract WF9 5EH Tel CATEGORY THREE Sun 11th November 462m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 Noon Wed 7th November Winner 600 and trophy; 2nd 200; MONMORE GREEN STADIUM Sutherland Avenue, Monmore Green, Wolverhampton, WV2 2JJ Tel MINOR Sat 13th October 480m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 4 11am Wed 10th October 630m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 4 11am Wed 10th October 264m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 4 11am Wed 10th October 480m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 4 11am Wed 10th October an open race over four bends at the 630m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 4 11am Wed 10th October an open race over six bends at the Sat 20th October 480m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 4 11am Wed 17th October 630m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 4 11am Wed 17th October 264m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 4 11am Wed 17th October 630m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 4 11am Wed 17th October an open race over six bends at the 480m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 4 11am Wed 17th October an open race over four bends at the 16 VOL 10 NO 20 5 OCTOBER 2018

19 Sat 27th October 480m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 4 11am Wed 24th October 630m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 4 11am Wed 24th October 264m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 4 11am Wed 24th October 480m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 4 11am Wed 24th October an open race over four bends at the 630m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 4 11am Wed 24th October an open race over six bends at the Sat 3rd November 480m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 4 11am Wed 31st October 480m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 4 11am Wed 31st October an open race over four bends at the 630m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 4 11am Wed 31st October 630m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 4 11am Wed 31st October an open race over six bends at the 264m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 4 11am Wed 31st October Sat 10th November 480m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 4 11am Wed 7th November an open race over four bends at the NEWCASTLE STADIUM The Fossway, Byker, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2XJ Tel CATEGORY ONE Thu 11th October 480m Flat, 36 greyhounds & 6 Noon Mon 8th October Winner 200; others 40 Thu 18th October 480m Flat, 18 greyhounds Winner 200; others 40 Thu 25th October 480m Flat, 6 greyhounds Winner and trophy + jacket; 2nd 3000; 3rd 1000; 4th 600; 5th 400; others 300 CATEGORY TWO Thu 18th October 670m Flat, 18 greyhounds & 6 Noon Tue 16th October Winner 200; others 40 Thu 25th October 670m Flat, 6 greyhounds Winner 3000 and trophy + jacket; 2nd 500; 3rd 400; 4th 300; 5th 200; others 100 CATEGORY THREE Thu 18th October 640m Flat, 18 puppies & 3 Noon Tue 16th October Winner 200; others 40 Thu 25th October 640m Flat, 6 puppies Winner 500 and trophy; MINOR Thu 25th October 290m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 480m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 670m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 CALENDAR 17

20 480m Flat, 6 puppies & 3 480m Flat, 6 seniors & 3 For greyhounds whelped in October 2014 or older 480m Flat, 6 british bred & 3 For BRITISH BRED greyhounds only 480m Flat, 6 bitches & 3 For BITCHES only 895m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 Winner 500 and trophy; NOTTINGHAM STADIUM Colwick Park, Nottingham, NG2 4BE Tel % of the prize money advertised for the Nottingham open races below, will be deducted from the prize money for all runners and paid to the respective trainer. 2% Prize Money Deduction for Local RGT. The management reserve the right to refuse entries. CATEGORY ONE Mon 15th October 500m Flat, 36 british bred & 12 11am Thu 11th October Winner 250; For BRITISH BRED greyhounds only - born and earmarked in Britain Mon 22nd October 500m Flat, 18 british bred Winner 300; Mon 29th October 500m Flat, 6 british bred Winner 7500 and trophy + jacket; 2nd 1000; others 400 The Breeder of the overall winner will receive 500 receive 100 Mon 12th November 500m Flat, 36 greyhounds & 12 11am Thu 8th November Winner 250; Mon 19th November 500m Flat, 18 greyhounds Winner 300; Mon 26th November 500m Flat, 6 greyhounds Winner 8000 and trophy + jacket; 2nd 1000; others 250 CATEGORY THREE Mon 22nd October 480m Flat, 18 greyhounds & 6 11am Thu 18th October Winner 250; Mon 29th October 480m Flat, 6 greyhounds Winner 500 and trophy; 305m Flat, 18 greyhounds & 6 11am Thu 25th October Winner 250; Mon 5th November 305m Flat, 6 greyhounds Winner 500 and trophy; 480m Flat, 18 puppies & 9 11am Thu 1st November Winner 250; For puppies whelped in December Mon 12th November 480m Flat, 6 puppies Winner 500 and trophy; Mon 19th November 480m Flat, 18 puppies & 9 11am Thu 15th November Winner 250; For puppies whelped in December 680m Flat, 18 greyhounds & 6 11am Thu 15th November Winner 250; Mon 26th November 480m Flat, 6 puppies Winner 500 and trophy; 680m Flat, 6 greyhounds Winner 500 and trophy; 18 VOL 10 NO 20 5 OCTOBER 2018

21 MINOR Mon 15th October 305m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 11am Thu 11th October 500m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 11am Thu 11th October 680m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 11am Thu 11th October 480m Flat, 6 puppies & 3 11am Thu 11th October Mon 22nd October 680m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 11am Thu 18th October 305m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 11am Thu 18th October 500m Flat, 6 puppies & 3 11am Thu 18th October Mon 29th October 500m Flat, 6 bitches & 3 11am Thu 25th October For BITCHES only 500m Flat, 6 puppies & 3 11am Thu 25th October 680m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 11am Thu 25th October 500m Flat, 6 maidens & 3 11am Thu 25th October Winner 175 and trophy; others m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 11am Thu 25th October Mon 5th November 500m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 11am Thu 1st November 680m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 11am Thu 1st November 305m Flat, 6 maidens & 3 11am Thu 1st November Winner 175 and trophy; others 40 Mon 12th November 305m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 11am Thu 8th November 680m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 11am Thu 8th November PERRY BARR STADIUM Aldridge Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 2ET Tel CATEGORY ONE Sun 4th November 710m Flat, 24 greyhounds & 6 Noon Wed 31st October Winner 400; others 75 Sun 11th November 710m Flat, 12 greyhounds Winner 750; others 100 Sat 17th November 710m Flat, 6 greyhounds Winner 5500 and trophy + jacket; 2nd 600; others 200 CATEGORY THREE Sat 17th November 275m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 Noon Wed 14th November Winner 500 and trophy; others m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 Noon Wed 14th November Winner 500 and trophy; others m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 Noon Wed 14th November Winner 500 and trophy; others m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 Noon Wed 14th November Winner 500 and trophy; others 100 CALENDAR 19

22 MINOR Sat 13th October 275m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 Noon Wed 10th October 480m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 Noon Wed 10th October 480m Flat, 6 maidens & 3 Noon Wed 10th October Winner 200 and trophy; others m Flat, 6 puppies & 3 Noon Wed 10th October 710m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 Noon Wed 10th October Sat 20th October 275m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 480m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 480m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 more than one open race at the time of closing 660m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 an open race over six bends at the 710m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 Sat 27th October 275m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 480m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 480m Flat, 6 puppies & 3 480m Flat, 6 bitches & 3 For BITCHES only 710m Flat, 6 greyhounds & 3 PETERBOROUGH STADIUM First Drove, Fengate, Peterborough, PE1 5BJ Tel CATEGORY THREE Wed 7th November 435m Flat, 18 greyhounds & 3 Noon Fri 2nd November Winner 200; First two in each heat qualify for 620m Flat, 18 greyhounds & 3 Noon Fri 2nd November Winner 200; First two in each heat qualify for 250m Flat, 18 greyhounds & 3 Noon Fri 2nd November Winner 200; First two in each heat qualify for Sat 10th November 435m Flat, 6 greyhounds Winner 2000 and trophy; 2nd 300; others m Flat, 6 greyhounds Winner 500 and trophy; 2nd 100; 250m Flat, 6 greyhounds Winner 500 and trophy; 2nd 100; 20 VOL 10 NO 20 5 OCTOBER 2018