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$250,000 TO THE WINNER LADBROKES GOLDEN EASTER EGG 520M (GROUP 1) Heats: Saturday, March 12, 2016 Semi-Finals: Saturday, March 19, 2016 Final: Saturday, March 26, 2016 Eligibility: The event is open to the best 80 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. Special order of entry conditions applies. Special event condition apply (see next page) Nominations Close: Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 12noon with GRNSW. Prizemoney: Heat: 1st $5,178 2nd $1,473 3rd $737 Semi-Final: Final: 1st $10,000 1st $250,000 2nd $2,000 2nd $60,000 3rd $1,000 3rd $30,000 Unp $100 Unp $2,500 All nominations must be submitted to GRNSW by either: Phone: 1300 664 565 Mon-Fri 8-9am Fax: (02) 8580 5301 2 Web: www.thedogs.com.au
2016 LADBROKES GOLDEN EASTER EGG SPECIAL CONDITIONS A. The event is open to the best 80 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. The following Order of Entry shall apply: 1. Winners of the below Group events will be granted priority entry into the Golden Easter Egg if nominated and eligible to race: Year Track Event Distance Group 2015 MGRA The Meadows Maturity Classic 525m 1 2015 NSW GBOTA Wentworth Park National Sprint Championship 520m 1 2015 Dapto GRC Megastar 520m 1 2015 The Gardens Black Top 515m 2 2015 NSW GBOTA Wentworth Park Bob Payne Spring Sprint 520m 2 2015 GRSA Angle Park Adelaide Cup 515m 1 2015 NSW GBOTA Lismore Lismore Cup 520m 2 2015 MGRA The Meadows Topgun 525m 1 2015 NSW GBOTA Wentworth Park Vic Peters Classic 520m 1 2015 SGRC Sandown Park Melbourne Cup 515m 1 2015 BGRC Albion Park Brisbane Cup 520m 1 2015 HGRC Hobart Hobart Thousand 461m 1 2015 SGRC Sandown Park Laurels Classic 515m 2 2016 MGRA The Meadows Silver Chief Classic 525m 1 2016 NSW GBOTA Gosford Gosford Cup 515m 2 2016 NSW GBOTA Wentworth Park Paws Of Thunder 520m 1 2016 Cranbourne GRC Cranbourne Cup 520m 2 2016 NSW GBOTA Wentworth Park National Futurity 520m 1 2016 NSW GBOTA Wentworth Park National Derby 520m 1 2016 Launceston GRC Launceston Cup 515m 2 2016 MGRA The Meadows Australian Cup 525m 1 2016 MGRA The Meadows Temlee 525m 1 2016 NSW GBOTA Bulli Cyril Rowe Gold Cup 472m 2 2016 Richmond GRC Richmond Derby 535m 2 2. Greyhounds that are deemed by the GRNSW Grading Policy to be Grade 1 to 3 inclusive at Wentworth Park (520m Saturday night) at the time of nomination closing will be granted Priority Entry, if nominated and eligible to race. 3. Official winners of a 2016 Ladbrokes Golden Easter Egg Prelude (including dead-heats) will be granted Priority Entry, if nominated and eligible to race. 4. Subject to Clause 5, the balance of the best 80 nominations will be determined by top down grading principle and the point score system as defined by the GRNSW Grading Policy. 5. Discretionary Powers 5a. A Selection Panel comprising two representatives of the NSW GBOTA and two representatives of GRNSW will review the form of the bottom 15 greyhounds qualifying for the best 80 under condition (4), that is, those ranked 66 to 80. 5b. If in the opinion of the Selection Panel, a greyhound outside the best 80, as determined by conditions (1) to (4), has superior race form under the elevation criteria to any of the greyhounds reviewed under condition 5a, then the said greyhound may be elevated into the best 80. 5c. In order to be elevated, the Selection Panel must be satisfied that the elevated greyhound has superior race form credentials under the following criteria: Number of wins at Category A tracks as defined by the GRNSW Grading Policy. Grade of greyhound at Category A tracks as defined by the GRNSW Grading Policy. Overall Group Race form from July 1, 2015 5d. The Selection Panel will not be bound to elevate any greyhound. It must not elevate any more than 15 greyhounds at its discretion. 6. Reserves will be determined by the Selection Panel, having regard for: Point Score under the GRNSW Grading Policy Number of wins at Category A tracks as defined by the GRNSW Grading Policy. Grade of greyhound at Category A tracks as defined by the GRNSW Grading Policy. Overall Group Race form from July 1, 2015 7. The decisions of the Selection Panel, including discretionary decisions, as to the composition of the heats, will be considered final. B. Greyhounds nominated for the Golden Easter Egg, which subsequently finish 3 rd or 4 th in the Semi-Finals will be automatically drawn in the The Ambrosoli, being the Golden Easter Egg consolation event. The two fastest 5 th greyhounds in the Semi-Finals will be drawn as reserves for this event. 2016 GOLDEN EASTER EGG SERIES EVENTS 3
2016 LADBROKES GOLDEN EASTER EGG FIELD COMPOSITION DETAILS THE AMBROSOLI - 520M (GROUP 3) HEATS Eligibility: Greyhounds which were engaged in the Golden Easter Egg semifinals and finished 3rd or 4th will be automatically drawn, with the two fastest 5th greyhounds to be drawn as reserves. The composition of the 10 heats of the Ladbrokes Golden Easter Egg will be determined by blind draw. Greyhounds trained and or owned by the same interest will be guarded where possible. SEMI-FINALS Four semi-finals of the Ladbrokes Golden Easter Egg will be drawn and they will comprise the 10 heat winners, 10 heat second placegetters, 10 heat third placegetters and the fastest two fourths in the heats. The field composition of the semi-finals will be determined, firstly, by placings in heats and, secondly, times recorded in registering such placings. The formula used fairly seeds greyhounds into the semi-finals based on a combined consideration of the placings and times recorded by all greyhounds in the heats. No guarding applies in the semi-finals. Semi-final composition is determined solely on the basis of heat performance to a pre-set formula. FINAL The final will comprise the four semi-final winners and the four semi-final second placegetters. The fastest two semi-final third placegetters will be first and second reserves in the final. PRELUDES SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 2016 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2016 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2016 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2016 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2016 The Ladbrokes Golden Easter Egg Preludes will be conducted on the above dates, with up to two Preludes to be conducted on each date. The Preludes on each night are open to the best 16 greyhounds nominated plus reserves that are deemed by the GRNSW Grading Policy to be eligible for 4th or 5th Grade events at Wentworth Park Saturday meetings at the time of nominations closing. Greyhounds may compete in more than one Prelude but winners (including dead-heaters) of any Prelude are not eligible to contest further Preludes. Greyhounds winning a Prelude will be granted Priority Entry if nominated for the Heats of the Ladbrokes Golden Easter Egg. NOMINATIONS CLOSE Nominations close Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at 9am with GRNSW for preludes to be conducted on Saturday, January 30, 2016 Nominations close Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 9am with GRNSW for preludes to be conducted on Saturday, February 6, 2016 Nominations close Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 9am with GRNSW for preludes to be conducted on Saturday, February 13, 2016 Nominations close Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 9am with GRNSW for preludes to be conducted on Saturday, February 20, 2016 Nominations close Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 9am with GRNSW for preludes to be conducted on Saturday, February 27, 2016 FINAL: SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 2016 Final Prizemoney 1st $25,000 2nd $5,600 3rd $2,800 Unp $100 TRAINERS SUPPORT The NSW GBOTA aims to make each participant s involvement in the Carnival as enjoyable as possible. In the event you need further information or assistance with information surrounding, trials, kennelling, travel or accommodation please contact our Racing team on (02) 8587 1202 Monday Friday. An upgrade of the Wentworth Park Trainer s Change Rooms was undertaken to provide improved facilities for all trainers, with particular concern for those travelling long distances. The change rooms include lockers, shower and toilet facilities and a sitting area. We encourage all travelling trainers to utilise this service, be it on arrival or prior to departure. Travel packs are available free of charge from the race night office and include Towel, Razor, Shampoo and Conditioner, Soap and Toothbrush. Please do not hesitate to speak with our staff. KEY CONTACTS: Wentworth Park Operations Manager Ellen Harris P: (02) 8587 1210 M: 0403 802 022 E: ellen@gbota.com.au TRIALS Wentworth Park trials every Tuesday evening. Standard trials operate from 6-7.20pm with finish on trials booked from 7.25pm through the NSW GBOTA Head Office. Standard trials are also conducted after the last race at Wednesday Race Meetings. Standard trials are also available to trainers following the last race at Saturday night Race Meetings, provided the trainer has other greyhounds engaged at the said Race Meeting. Additional trial booked session will be conducted on Saturday, February 13, 2016 7am-8.30am will be by bookings only, and must be placed through the NSW GBOTA Head Office. In addition, trials will be conducted following the Thursday, March 3, 2016 Performance Trial session. Trials will be pen trials only. Wentworth Park has changed its finish on trials. A synthetic skin only option is also available at $16 per trial for finish ons, participants are permitted to bring their own teaser, which must be synthetic only and checked by the trial supervisor prior to attachment by NSW GBOTA staff. Trials into the pen are $13 each trial (multiple dogs are permitted). Contact: NSW GBOTA Head Office on (02) 8587 1202 to book finish on trials 4
MESSAGE FROM LADBROKES Ladbrokes is thrilled to be the naming sponsor of the 2016 Golden Easter Egg Carnival. Ladbrokes is proud of its partnership with the NSW Greyhound Breeders, Owners and Trainers Association, which stands as the leading wagering partnership across Australia between corporate bookmaker and race club. Our association with the NSW GBOTA has already ensured that an additional $100,000 has been returned to participants through the Ladbrokes Monthly Medal. This unique initiative was implemented in March 2015, and by the time of the Ladbrokes Golden Easter Egg 2016 we expect a further $30,000 will have been handed back to participants. This is on and above our sponsorship and signage arrangements. We are delighted to become the major sponsor of the Ladbrokes Golden Easter Egg Carnival. In 2015, we sponsored the Ladbrokes Magic Maiden and we saw firsthand the benefits of being engaged in such a powerful greyhound racing Carnival. The opportunity to take our involvement to the next level is welcomed and we will be doing more than our share to enhance the carnival s profile. Ladbrokes are continually developing innovative wagering promotions for participants and punters alike. Currently we offer cutting edge accessibility and usage convenience to our account holders. Further, on Group race meetings at Wentworth Park we have also offered a range of returns including Best Tote + 20%. You truly can bet better with Ladbrokes! On behalf of all at Ladbrokes, we wish all 2016 Ladbrokes Golden Easter Egg Carnival competitors the best of luck. James Burnett Chief Marketing Officer LADBROKES MESSAGE FROM THE NSW GBOTA The Golden Easter Egg is now well and truly entrenched in the Australian greyhound racing industry as one of its greatest championships. Its three week structure continues to ensure that all runners have the fairest opportunity to progress to the final and only the truest of champions are ultimately successful. In 2016, the NSW GBOTA welcomes on board Ladbrokes as Carnival Partner. Ladbrokes have continued to develop innovative ways to support the NSW greyhound racing industry, primarily through the NSW GBOTA network. The extension of this support to the Ladbrokes Golden Easter Egg Carnival ensures that participants receive the best possible returns. This year also brings other changes, the 2015/16 racing calendar has seen Wentworth Park now consistently hold the Wednesday and Saturday night positions on SKY 1. As a result, the Carnival s events have been restructured to fit these timings. Ultimately, we believe this only advantages participants, particularly those in the Group 3 Ladbrokes Magic Maiden, who now receive a seven day turnaround from heats to semi-finals and ten days from the semis to $25,000 to the winner Final. The day change will see the Group 3 New Sensation reduced to a two week series and the addition of events for Masters, low grade sprinters and the short course performers during other meetings throughout the Carnival period. The result will be an unprecedented three weeks of racing that genuinely caters for all runners of all capabilities. Participants are encouraged to review the Trainers Guide thoroughly and understand methods of qualification for the Ladbrokes Golden Easter Egg. Our Operations Manager, Ellen Harris, is available to answer questions and assist where she can. Interstate trainers are also encouraged to ensure their respective GRNSW prizemoney split forms are completed and lodged prior to the series commencing. Again, please speak to us if you have any questions. Finally, on behalf of the Directors of the NSW GBOTA, we wish all competitors the very best of luck and safe racing. Brenton Scott Executive Officer NSW GBOTA 2016 GOLDEN EASTER EGG SERIES EVENTS 5
2015 Winner Space Star 2015 Winner Lord Gee ASSOCIATION CUP - 720M (GROUP 1) NEW SENSATION 520M (GROUP 3) HEATS: SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2016 HEATS: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2016 FINAL: SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 2016 FINAL: SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 2016 Eligibility: Open to the best 32 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. Priority Entry will be granted to greyhounds that have won a Group 1 or Group 2 event, of not less than 595m, in the 12 months immediately prior to close of nominations. Balance of fields for heats will be determined by top down grading based on the GRNSW Grading Policy. Heat field composition determined by seeding, using the GRNSW point score system. Greyhounds trained or owned by the same interest will be guarded where possible. Where less than 32 nominations are received the NSW GBOTA and GRNSW reserve the right to determine the number of heats conducted. Eligibility: The event is open to the best 50 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. Open to greyhounds that are 27 months of age, whelped on or after 11.11.13, and have won no more than 10 races from no more than 20 race starts at the time of nomination closing. Greyhounds with one win are eligible. Maidens are ineligible. Heat field composition will be determined by blind draw. Greyhounds trained and or owned by the same interest will be guarded where possible. Where less than 50 nominations are received the NSW GBOTA and GRNSW reserve the right to determine the number of heats conducted. NOMINATIONS CLOSE: TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2016 WITH GRNSW AT 9AM NOMINATIONS CLOSE: FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2016 AT 12NOON WITH GRNSW Heat: 1st $5,700 2nd $1,615 3rd $808 Unp $100 Heat: 1st $3,360 2nd $740 3rd $346 Final: 1st $75,000 2nd $16,873 3rd $8,437 Unp $500 Final: 1st $25,000 2nd $5,600 3rd $2,800 6 Unp $100
LADBROKES MAGIC MAIDEN - 520M (GROUP 3) PERFORMANCE TRIALS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2016 (2 X 520M FOUR DOG TRIALS) SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2016 (2 X 520M FOUR DOG TRIALS) THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 (UNLIMITED 520M FOUR DOG TRIALS) HEATS: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2016 SEMI-FINALS: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2016 FINAL: SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 2016 Eligibility: Open to 88 maiden greyhounds plus reserves. Where less than 88 nominations are received the NSW GBOTA and GRNSW reserve the right to determine the number of heats conducted. To be eligible nominated greyhounds must have contested and passed a GRNSW sanctioned Performance Trial or an official race, in line with GRNSW Grading Policy conditions. No individual greyhound will be permitted to run in more than one Performance Trial conducted at Wentworth Park between Saturday, February 20 and Saturday, February 27, 2016. Greyhounds that have competed in a Performance Trial at Wentworth Park but did not win the trial, are eligible to compete in the Performance Trial session on Thursday March 3, 2016. The order of entry for greyhounds nominated for the heats, and eligible to race, will be as follows: i. Winners of stipulated Wentworth Park 520m Performance Trials. ii. Greyhounds placed in two (2) of their last three (3) race starts; iii. Greyhounds placed in one (1) of their last three (3) race starts; iv. First start greyhounds having satisfactorily competed in a Performance Trial at Wentworth Park as determined by the GRNSW Weighted Points Score Table; v. First start greyhounds having satisfactorily competed in a Performance Trial at any track as determined by the GRNSW Weighted Points Score Table; vi. Greyhounds unplaced after having one (1) race start; vii. Greyhounds unplaced as determined by the GRNSW Weighted Point Score Table. Heat field composition will be determined by blind draw. Greyhounds trained and or owned by the same interest will be guarded where possible. The field composition of the semi-finals will be determined, firstly, by placings in heats and, secondly, times recorded in registering such placings. The formula used fairly seeds greyhounds into the semi-finals based on a combined consideration of the placings and times recorded by all greyhounds in the heats. No guarding applies in the semi-finals. Semi-final composition is determined solely on the basis of heat performance to a pre-set formula. NOMINATIONS CLOSE: PERFORMANCE TRIALS: Saturday, February 20, 2016 Close Tuesday, February 16, 2016 @ 9am Saturday, February 27, 2016 Close Tuesday, February 23, 2016 @ 9am Thursday, March 3, 2016 Close Monday, February 29, 2016 @ 9am HEAT NOMINATIONS CLOSE: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2016: FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2016 WITH GRNSW AT 12NOON Heat: 1st $3,168 2nd $672 3rd $317 Semi-Final: 1st $4,500 2nd $1,000 3rd $500 Final: 1st $25,000 2nd $5,600 3rd $2,800 Unp $100 ULTRA SENSE 520M (LISTED) Heats: Saturday, March 19, 2016 Final: Saturday, March 26, 2016 Eligibility: Open to 4/5 th grade greyhounds, as determined by GRNSW Grading Policy. Number of heats conducted as determined by nominations received. NOMINATIONS CLOSE: TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2016 WITH GRNSW AT 9AM Heat: 1st $4,418 2nd $1,283 3rd $637 Final: 1st $15,000 2nd $3,350 3rd $1,675 Unp $100 2015 Winner Black Bear Lee 2016 GOLDEN EASTER EGG SERIES EVENTS 7
www.goldeneasteregg.com.au CARNIVAL CALENDAR THURS, MARCH, 3 12noon Ladbrokes Golden Easter Egg nominations close FRI, MARCH, 4 SAT, MARCH, 5 12noon Ladbrokes Magic Maiden nominations close Ladbrokes Magic Maiden Performance Trial session at Wentworth Park (twilight) SUN, MARCH, 6 MON, MARCH, 7 TUES, MARCH, 8 MON, MARCH, 14 Category A2 carnival support meeting, event details www.thedogs.com.au THURS, MARCH, 10 Ladbrokes Magic Maiden Heats Box Draws for Ladbrokes Golden Easter Egg SUN, MARCH, 13 WED, MARCH, 9 FRI, MARCH, 11 9am New Sensation nominatiosn close THURS, MARCH, 17 FRI, MARCH, 18 SAT, MARCH, 12 Ladbrokes Golden Easter Egg Heats TUES, MARCH, 15 WED, MARCH, 16 SAT, MARCH, 19 9am Association Cup and Ultra Sense nominations close Ladbrokes Magic Maiden SemiFinals Ladbrokes Golden Easter Egg Semi-Finals New Sensation Heats Association Cup Heats Ultra Sense Heats SUN, MARCH, 20 MON, MARCH, 21 TUES, MARCH, 22 WED, MARCH, 23 Category A2 carnival support meeting, event details www.thedogs.com.au THURS, MARCH, 24 FRI, MARCH, 25 SAT, MARCH, 26 Ladbrokes Golden Easter Egg Association Cup The Ambrosoli Ladbrokes Magic Maiden New Sensation Ultra Sense 8