Issue 409 October 1, 2014 Welcome to Around the Circle, the home of all the NSW GBOTA s important information. This weekly newsletter is a point of reference for upcoming events at NSW GBOTA Tracks, nomination closing time and dates reminders, racing reviews and important industry information. The NSW GBOTA oversee Racing Operations at Wentworth Park, Bathurst, Bulli, Gosford, Lismore, Maitland, Appin Way, Gunnedah and Temora, the following publication centres on these tracks. Important Contacts Operations Manager Ellen Dwyer Ph: 02 8587 1210 ellen@gbota.com.au Contact Ellen about: Function bookings, sponsorship, racing matters, Feature Races, close of nominations, trial times and bookings Wentworth Park Race Night Office Ph: 02 9660 6232 Contact if you are running late for kennelling or race night trials Bathurst Race Day Office Ph: 02 6331 2201 Bulli Race Night Office Ph: 02 4267 1467 Gosford Race Night Office Ph: 02 4323 4423 Lismore Race Night Office Ph: 02 6621 4106 Maitland Race Day Office Ph: 02 4933 7095 Appin Way Race Day Office Ph: 02 4631 1394 Gunnedah Race Day Office Ph: 02 6742 1546 Temora Race Day Office Ph: 02 6977 1950 Contributions for Around The Circle should be forwarded to gbota@gbota.com.au by close of business on TUESDAY. Those wishing to join the mailing list may also email their details through to the same email. BRANCH INFO City-Parramatta Branch Members are advised that because of the October long weekend the branch meeting has been moved to Sunday October 12 th at 7.30pm at the Greyhound Social Club Yagoona. September contest winners : Leading Greyhound Cawbourne Combat Leading Trainer John Gale Leading Owner Robyn Hayes Most points/no wins Clive Harrison The meeting will be the final opportunity for members to submit points for all 2013/14 branch competitions. The regular super supper and great raffle prizes will be provided. Robyn Hayes Publicity Officer
WENTWORTH PARK Tommy Brislane s Group 2 Bob Payne Spring Sprint victory on Saturday night (September 27) at Wentworth Park, strengthened the two year olds Topgun claims, winning in 29.70. Jumping smartly from box six, the Steve White prepared runner outpaced his opposition, clocking 5.36 to the first mark, before racing off with the $40,000 to the winner series, leaving his rivals to battle out the placings. That was left to Rue De Kahn and Ritza Hattie which chased gallantly, finishing 4 ½ lengths behind Tommy Brislane. Trainer Steve White thanked his family for their on going support and assistance in preparing the greyhounds along with Owner Geoff Slattery. Geoff and I have had some good dogs, but he(tommy Brislane) is something special, White said. After winning the Group 1 Dapto Megastar at the start of September, White is hopeful the two year old has now done enough to ensure a Group 1 Topgun start in October at The Meadows. Wentworth Park will head in to its fifth straight week of Group action, with heats of the Group 3 Bohemia Crystal Sydney Cup (720m) on Saturday, October 4. Next of the Macro Meats Maiden Series will be held on Sunday, November 23 with Final Saturday, November 29. Participants are advised, field trials are no longer available at Tuesday night trial sessions. Trainer looking to get field experience for their runners are encouraged to liaise with other trainers and pay the single $11 trial fee. Wentworth Park s Christmas meeting is Saturday, December 13, 2014. Mark it in your calendar now!
GENERAL INFO 2013 Stud Book - Now on Sale Greyhound breeding and racing enthusiasts can now order Vol 61 of the Greyhound Stud Book. This publication is required reading for students seeking to become more widely knowledgeable about the greyhound racing industry. Question : Vol 61 lists the number of litters whelped in the year ending June 30 th 2013 name the top five sires in the number of litters whelped? To help your judgement, the top ten sires in alphabetical order are : Bekim Bale, Collision, Cosmic Rumble, Dyna Lachlan, Dyna Tron,El Grand Senor, Fabregas, Lochinvar Marlow, Magic Sprite, Spring Gun. Despite the doomsayers negativity, in truth, Australian greyhound breeding activity is quite healthy. The 2013 Stud Book recorded 2,985 litters whelped, and 13,010 greyhounds named. These figures are quite satisfactory, given the five year average for litters is 2,944, and the five year average for named greyhounds is 12,708. Some prominent greyhounds making their first appearance as sires in the 2013 Stud Book include : Barcia Bale (42 litters), Blue Lorian (7), Don t Knocka Him (8), Oaks Road (53), Radley Bale (20). Answer : Cosmic Rumble topped the list of sires with litters whelped with 191 litters, which produced 1,267 pups, followed by Bekim Bale (138 litters), Collision (129), Magic Sprite (4), Spring Gun (112). The top five are followed by : Fabregas (101), Dyna Lachlan (91), El Grand Senor (90), Lochinvar Marlow (76), Dyna Tron (71). Greyhound racing devotees can contact Greyhounds Australasia phone (03) 9548 3500, or email admin@galtd.org.au to order the 2013 Stud Book, or for enquiries.
BULLI Another high quality race meeting at Bulli last Wednesday night. Chipping Norton trainer Geoff Greville has a good recent record at Bulli & he aced the nights feature with Montrose Maid. Geoff has been in the winner s circle at Bulli on a regular basis in recent times. Three nice heats of the Blue Paws series were decided over the 472m with heat winners Boss Electro for Majella Ferguson, The inform and unbeaten Winsome Prince for Melinda Finn & What Will Do returned to winning form for Vincent Spiteri. This Final will be extremely well followed on Wednesday night. Other results included Two eye-catching performances in both the maiden races with Dark Magnum a 22.38 400m winner for Appin mentor Mary Wright & the very well supported To A Tee in 26.30 in the 472m for Harry Sarkis. Both these maiden winners will be well worth following in the future. Other winners included Shine For Me in the last stride for Julie Brodie, Xtreme Knocka in a powerful 515m victory for Jason Fletcher, Paperbond for Kristy Sultana ended a run of placing s adding another win to a consistent Bulli record. Margaret Keys had to wait until the final race with the aptly named Win Some Cash doing exactly that. Special congratulations to Nowra Trainer & Bulli track supporter Steve White after the win of Tommy Brislane in the Group 2 Bob Payne Spring Sprint at Wentworth Park on Saturday night. It has been a swift & meteoric Rise for Tommy who made his debut on a race track in a PT trial at Bulli in February when he was beaten by Kennel Mate Paua To Roar. Since then Tommy Brislane has starred. Bulli will conduct 5 Race meetings in October with Nominations for the Bulli Race meeting on October 8 th to close this Friday at 9am with heats drawn for 1-4 Win 5 th Grade Greyhounds over the 400m. BULLI WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 8 TH Southern Engine Reconditioning 1-4 Win 5 th Grade Heats. 400M HEAT WINNERS $1080 FINAL WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 15 TH. 1 ST $1400 / 2 ND $315 / 3 RD $155 Bulli Trials on Tuesday s & Friday s with Private trials available on both days. Bulli also trials after each race meeting. It is amazing how many Greyhounds trial and Race at Bulli that come out & win there next race starts on other tracks. To keep up to date with Bulli upcoming events go to our website www.greyhoundsbulli.com Events are listed until the end of October. Good luck in the racing week ahead. Hully. Road diversions are still in place around the Bulli track while road works to a new estate take place. Those concerned can call the Club for further information or directions.
GOSFORD Gosford s meeting on Tuesday, September 30 was filled with excitement as those trackside raised funds for Breast Cancer awareness. The meeting, run by Central Coast trainer Raelee Shearer featured the running of a 5 th grade 515m bitches only, taken out by Luke Azzopardi s Wuxi in 29.69. It was however, Beau Hedley s Avondale Al, which stole the show of the night. Lining up in race 10 on September 30, Hedley s Avondale Al had wowed race goers the week prior in his maiden run clocking 29.31 on debut. In last night s event (September 30), Avondale Al jumped smartly to lead throughout, stopping the clock at 29.14, winning by over 12 lengths. Shaving 0.16 off Lochinvar Curl s 2012 record, Hedley and connections were overwhelmed with the victory. I knew the dog was able to break the record, but that time was a bit of a surprise, Hedley said. While the record is fantastic, the dog now needs to go on with it, and keep stepping up in class. Hedley is now expect to start preparing Avondale Al for the forthcoming Group 1 Vic Peters series at Wentworth Park, commencing October 18. Photo courtesy of Steve Whalland Participants please note, Gosford will not be trialling Wednesday, October 6 and Friday, October 10 due to track works.
BATHURST NSW GBOTA BATHURST GREYHOUND RACING CLUB Kennerson Park Upfold Street, PO Box 72, Bathurst NSW, 2795 Phone: (02) 6331 2201 Fax: (02) 6331 1307 Email: Bathurst@gbota.com.au 2014/15 RACING DATES & UPCOMING FEATURES TAB (B) Monday (Twilight): Oct: 6, 20 Nov: 3, 17 Dec 1, 8, 22 TAB (C) Monday (Twilight): Oct: 13, 27 Nov: 10, 24 Dec 15, 29 Monday 13 th October TAB (C) Twilight HEATS: Betfair Bluepaws Super Series 5 th Grade - 520m Winner: $540 FINAL WINNER $1200 20 th October $2500 Bluepaws Bonus if eligible (Heats Bluepaws Bonus $250) 4 Heats HEATS: Murphy s Pre Ed & Rearing Stake 0-2 Wins - 307m FINAL WINNER $1100 20 th October Encouragement Stake 4/5 th Grade For dogs that haven t won in their last 5 starts 450m Winner: $575 Bathurst RSL Club Stake B8 (1,2,3,4 Grades) 450m Winner $700 Monday 20th October TAB (B) Twilight FINAL: Betfair Bluepaws Super Series 5th 520m Winner: $1200 plus $2500 Bluepaws Bonus if eligible FINAL: Murphy s Pre Ed & Rearing 307m Winner: $1100 Buck Fever @ Stud Novice 0-1 Wins 520m - $1080 to Winner Vine Venture Tours Stake 5 th or 4/5 th Grade 618m Winner: $1400 Bitches Only Sprint 4/5 th Grade 520m Winner $1150 Vic Hotel Sprint B8 (1,2,3,4 Grades) 307m Winner: $1400 Lithgow To Bathurst Final 450m Winner $1100 Monday 27 th October TAB (C) Twilight HEATS: Bathurst to Wenty 520m - (max 1 Cat A2 win, no Cat A1 wins, min 2 wins required, one graded win of 400m or greater required) FINAL 7 th Nov - $3300 HEATS: Vic Hotel Sprint 4/5 th Grade 307m Final 3 rd Nov - $1200 to Winner HEATS: Buck Fever @ Stud Novice 0-1 Wins 520m Final 3 rd Nov - $1300 to Winner 1 x Maiden 307m HEATS FOR THE 2014 SOLDIERS SADDLE SERIES (1-5 WINS 520M) WILL BE HELD MONDAY 24 TH NOVEMBER, SEMI FINALS 1 ST DECEMBER & THE $10,000 TO THE WINNER FINAL MONDAY 8 TH DECEMBER. TRIALLING TIMES (8/4/14 to 10/10/14) MORNINGS: SUNDAYS & THURSDAYS; 10:00 am 11:30 am ARM TRIALS: Must be pre-booked with club. NOMINATIONS for both TAB B & C Meetings close with GRNSW at 9.00am on Wednesday prior. KENNELLING TIMES: TAB: Starts 90 minutes before the first race and ends 45 minutes prior to the first race. PLEASE NOTE: Whilst the club endeavours to fulfil any programmed events they are not necessarily guaranteed. Nominations received, whether insufficient or otherwise, will always determine the actual program content at any given meeting. The NSW GBOTA Bathurst Greyhound Racing Club reserves the right to alter, change or cancel any advertised &/or programmed events if nominations warrant it necessary to do so. N/G Best 8 events will be drawn over any distance (Minimum 6 runners) when nominations warrant and may comprise of 4 th grade greyhounds in some instances.
APPIN Participants are advised that a meeting has been scheduled at Appin for Saturday, October 18, 2014.The Afternoon meeting will commence at 12.30 (first race) with kennelling will be between 11-11.45am. Entry will be $6 for adults. There will be no trials after the last. Advertised events for the meeting are: 274m Maiden - $250 / 90 / 60 366m Maiden - $250 / 90 / 60 274m Non-Graded (Best 8 grades 1-4) - $250 / 90 / 60 366m 5 th grade 1 win only - $250 / 90 / 60 274m 5 th grade heats Turf to Surf Final at Bulli 29/10/14 over 400m $1,080 to Final winner. Heats - $250 / 90 / 60 Nominations close Tuesday prior @ 11.55pm with GRNSW. Nominations should be faxed or submitted online TEMORA
NSW GBOTA MDA Picnic at Appin 19th October Start time 11am GBOTA Members Partners Children FREE BBQ Lunch At Midday Entertainment Includes The Elderly Bros Band W/ Mick Player Sausages Ham Salad Bread Rolls Cakes Other activities to advised Frizzy the CLOWN Any Inquiries Contact Fay Kosowski Ph 95011448 Or Sue Absalom 88830097
GBOTA CLUB INFO Head Office: PO Box 485, Glebe 2037 www.gbota.com.au NSW GBOTA Ph: 02 9649 7166 F: 02 9649 7440 Further information about Track trial days, entry and events can be accessed online or by calling the Club Advertised Events - Events are subject to change without notice. Best endeavours are made to ensure info is correct at time of print Public Holiday Monday, October 6 Please note no trials at Maitland Bulli (B) Ph: 0242671467 Wednesday Oct 8, (N) Close Friday prior @9am Gosford (B) Ph: 0243234423 Maitland (B) Ph: 0249337095 Thurs, Oct 9 (T) Close Tues (this wk only) prior @9am Wentworth Park (A2) Ph: 0296497166 Friday, Oct 10 (N) close Tuesday prior @ 9am Gunnedah (D) Ph: 0267421546 Saturday, Oct 11 (D) Close Tues prior @ 9.15am Wentworth Park (A1) Ph: 0296497166 Saturday, Oct 11 (N) Close Tuesday prior @ 9am Bathurst (C) Ph: 0263312201 Monday, Oct 13 (T) Close Wednesday prior@9am Wentworth Park (A2) Ph: 0296497166 Monday, Oct 13 (N) Close Wednesday prior@9am Gosford (B) Ph: 0243234423 Tuesday, Oct 14 (N) Close Thurs prior @ 9am Bulli (B) Ph: 0242671467 Wed Oct 15, (N) Close Friday prior @9am Maitland (C) Ph: 0249337095 Thurs, Oct 16 (T) Close Friday prior @9am Maitland (B) Ph: 0249337095 Thurs, Oct 16 (T) Close Mon prior @9am Wentworth Park (A2) Friday, Oct 17 (N) Lismore (B) Ph: 0266214106 Friday, Oct 17 (N) Close Tuesday prior @ 9am Wentworth Park (A1) Ph: 0296497166 Saturday, Oct 18 (N) Close Tuesday prior @ 9am Bathurst (B) Ph: 0263312201 Monday, Oct 20 (T) Close Wednesday prior@9am Gosford (B) Ph: 0243234423 Tuesday, Oct 21(N) Close Thursday prior @ 9am Southern Engine Reconditioning 5th Grd Hts 400m (1-4 wins) Goulburn to Bulli 5th Grd Fnl 472m $1,080 Fnl: 15 Oct $1,400 (Qualified at Goulburn 30/9) $1,200 No trials Wednesday, October 8 & Friday, October 10 due to track works NG Fnl 450m (1-4 wins - Greyhounds qualified 2/10/14) $1,650 Bitches Only 5th Grd Fnl 520m (Qualified 3.10.14 bitches only) $3,500 Maiden Fnl 400m (Greyhounds qualified on 1/10/14) $1,100 Bulli to Wenty 5th Gd Fnl 520m $3,300 qualified Bulli 1/10 Maitland to Wenty 5th Gd Fnl 520m qualified Maitland 1/10 $3,300 5th Gd Stk 565m $1,400 5th Grd Stake 720m $3,630 Mixed Fnl 347m (qualified 4/10/14 0- Other events determined by nominations received 2win hts) $800 FFA Stk 520m $5,450 Bohemia Crystal Sydney Cup NG Fnl 720m (Group 3 - Greyhounds Qualified 4/10) $25,000 Betfair Blue Paws Murphy's Pre Ed & 4/5th Gd Stk 450m Maiden Stk 307m Super Series 5th Rearing Mx Hts 0- - dogs that haven t $415 Gd Hts 520m B32 2wins 307m $540 won in their last 5 $540 Fnl: 20/10 Fnl: 20 Oct $1,100 starts $575 $1,200 FFA Stk 520m $3,500 Gosford to Wenty 5th Gd Fnl 520m (qualified Gosford on 7/10) $3,300 Gosford to Wenty 4/5th Gd Fnl 720m (qualified Gosford 7/10/14) $4,000 4/5th Gd Stk 720m $3,850 Bathurst RSL Club NG Stk 450m (B8 Gds1-4) $700 5th Grd Stk 600m $1,400 NG Stake 515m (B8 Gds1-4) $1,400 4/5th Grd Hts 400m $1,150 Fnl: 21 Oct $1,500 Southern Engine Reconditioning 5th AUS-PUMP Concrete 5th Grd Hts 472m $1,080 Grd Fnl 400m $1,400 Date of Fnl: 22 Oct 2014 $1,400 400m Blue Paws Heats $540 + $250 if eligible. Final 23.10.14 Balance of program determined by $1500 + $1250 Blue Paws if eligible nominations received. NG Glenwood 4/5th Grd Hts 450m (As determined by Wauchope to Maitland 5th Grd Fnl Rural Buildings nominations) $1,150 Date of Fnl: 23 400m (Greyhounds qualified at 565m (B8 Gds1-4) Oct 2014 $1,500 Wauchope on 11/10/14) $1,080 $1,680 stk Venue Closed Racing being conducted at Lismore for Group 2 Lismore Cup Lismore Workers Club Cup NG Hts 520m (B32 plus reserves as determined by GRNSW grading policy. Priority entry to be granted to Group winners. Where less than 32 nominations are received, GRNSW and GBOTA reserve the right to determine number of Hts conducted)$1,400 Fnl: 24/10 $40,000 Glen Gallon Distance Challenge NG Hts 635m $1,680 Date of Fnl: 24/10 $3,850 John Stollery Novice 5th Grd Hts 520m $1,080 Date of Fnl: 24/10 $4,000 Vic Peters NG Hts 520m Group 1 - Best 80 pus reserves whelped on or after April 1, 2012. Priority entry Group 1 & Group 2 winners of 450m to 595m events in past 12months. Blind draw, guarding to apply for owners and trainers in Hts. Semi-Fnls determined by set matrix, no guarding to apply. Where less than called for nominations are received, the NSW GBOTA & GRNSW reserve the right to determine how the series is conducted and Hts held. $5,450 Ht win: Date of Fnl: 1 Nov 2014 $75,000 5th Gd Fnl 450m Lithgow-Bathurst Fnl $1,100 Vic Hotel Sprint NG Stk 307m (B8 Gds 1-4) $1,400 4/5th Grd Stake 520m (Bitches Only Stake (4/5th Grd) ) $1,150 Maiden Stake 600m $830 NG Stake 600m $1,680 Buck Fever @ Stud Mx Stk 520m (0-1 win) $1,080 Murphy's Pre Ed & Rearing Mixed Fnl 307m (Qualified 13/10) $1,100 4/5th Gd Fnl 400m (Qualified i 14/10) $1,500 Betfair Blue Paws Super Series Betfair Blue Paws 5th Grd Fnl 520m (Qualified 13/10) $1,200 5th Gd Hts 515m $1,080 Date of Fnl: 28/10 $1,500 All nominations should be submitted with GRNSW. Online: www.thedogs.com.au Fax: 0285805301 Phone: - TAB A & B Meetings only, between 8-9am Mon-Fri 1300 664 565 Above events are Special Events, indicate No when nominating if you do not want to be considered Vine Venture Tours 4/5th Gd Stk 618m $1,400 Masters M1/M2 Stk 400m & Masters M3 Stk 400m $850 each Important Notices: ^Home & Away series : TAB B Meetings 5 th Gd at Heat venue. Minimum 2 wins (No Category A wins, excluding Mdn). Must have won a Gdd event of 400m or greater to be eligible. Fnls at Wentworth Park $3300 TAB C Meetings 4/5 th Gd at Heat venue. Minimum 2 wins (Maximum of 1 Category A2 win, No Category A1 wins, excluding Mdn). Must have won a Gdd event of 400m or greater to be eligible. Fnls at Wentworth Park $3300 Trainers please note that there are changes to Gosford Trials during September. **Participants please note for Masters Racing (3.5years & over) Your nomination must specify Masters to be considered for this race event. To nominate for additional race events please use additional preferences.