TASMANIAN GREYHOUND RACING CALENDAR 2016-2017
1 2 1. 2015 Greyhound of the Year Breaker s Tip - Gary Fahey Contents 2. Leading Owner Debbie Cannan 3. Leading Trainer Anthony Bullock 4. 2015 Greyhound of the Year Greg and Gary Fahey accepting the award 2015-2016... and the winners were!! 5. Leading Sire Magic Sprite - John Carruthers accepting the trophy 3 41 2-5 Calendar of Events 6-13 Contacts Listing Back Cover 5 2015 TASMANIAN GREYHOUND OF THE YEAR BREAKER S TIP LEADING TRAINER ANTHONY BULLOCK (171 WINNERS) LEADING OWNER 6 7 8 DEBBIE CANNAN (93 WINNERS) MOST CONSISTENT GREYHOUND STAR CHAMBER (17 wins, ten seconds and four thirds from 41 starts) LEADING BREEDING FEMALE MISS ROMAN NOSE (Owned by Terry and Betty Penny. Miss Roman Nose s progeny won 58 races) 9 6. Most Consistent Greyhound Star Chamber 7. Winner of the 2016 Devonport Cup Keune 8. Winner of the 2015 Hobart Thousand Unlawful Entry 10 LEADING SIRE MAGIC SPRITE (Stood at stud by John Carruthers in New South Wales. Magic Sprite s progeny won 111 races in Tasmania) 9. Winner of National Distance State Lillycette - Ted Medhurst 10. Leading Breeding Female Miss Roman Nose - Terry Penny While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information within this publication, it should be noted that some material is sourced from a number of external organisations and bodies. Tasracing and any contributing third parties shall have no legal liability or responsibility for the content or indirectly in connection with reliance on the use of such information. For the latest Tasracing information, amendments or alterations please check the Tasracing website at www.tasracing.com.au
Calendar of Events 2016-17 AUGUST 2016 SEPTEMBER 2016 OCTOBER 2016 NOVEMBER 2016 DECEMBER 2016 JANUARY 2017 Mon 1 LGRC (N) 515 - AGRA National Sprint Championship State Heats 720 - AGRA National State Heats Tues 2 NWGRC (D) Thurs 4 HGRC (N) 461 - Luxbet Young Star Classic Heats (B32 Whelped on/after 1/8/2014) Mon 8 LGRC (N) 515 - AGRA National Sprint Championship State 720 - AGRA National State Tues 9 NWGRC (D) Thurs 11 HGRC (N) 461 - Luxbet Young Star Classic Mon 15 LGRC (N) 720 - Ebony Minda Straight Track (FTA) Tues 16 NWGRC (D) Thurs 18 HGRC (N) Mon 22 LGRC (N) 515 - Tasbred Bonus Series 7 Heats (B16 Tasbred Gr 5) Tues 23 NWGRC (D) Thurs 25 HGRC (N) Mon 29 LGRC (N) 515 - Tasbred Bonus Series 7 Tues 30 NWGRC (D) Thurs 1 HGRC (N) 461 - Noel Vince Memorial (B8) Mon 5 LGRC (N) 720 - Richard Stamford Perpetual Stakes (FTA) Tues 6 NWGRC (D) 452 - George & Eileen Johnston Puppy Championship Heats (B32 Whelped on/after 1/9/2014) Thurs 8 HGRC (N) 461 - "Bottley" Green Memorial Maiden (B8) Mon 12 LGRC (N) 515 - Steve King Ladies Bracelet Heats (B16 Bitches) Tues 13 NWGRC (D) 452 - George & Eileen Johnston Puppy Championship Thurs 15 HGRC (N) Sat 17 HGRC (M) (Non Sky) Breeders Classic Qualifying Heats (Tasbred Whelped on/after 1/9/2014) Mon 19 LGRC (N) 515 - Steve King Ladies Bracelet Tues 20 NWGRC (D) Thurs 22 HGRC (N) Breeders Classic Semi s Mon 26 LGRC (N) Tues 27 NWGRC (D) Thurs 29 HGRC (N) Breeders Classic Mon 3 LGRC (N) 600 - Hotels Middle Heats (B16 Gr 4&5) Tues 4 NWGRC (D) Thurs 6 HGRC (N) Mon 10 LGRC (N) 600 - Hotels Middle Tues 11 NWGRC (D) 452 - Tasbred Bonus Series 8 Heats (B16 Tasbred Gr 6) Thurs 13 HGRC (N) 461 - Jack Connolly Memorial (B8) Mon 17 LGRC (N) Tues 18 NWGRC (D) 452 - Tasbred Bonus Series 8 Thurs 20 HGRC (N) 461 - M A Morgan St. Leger Heats (B24 Dogs Whelped on/after 1/4/2014) 461 - Big Moose Laurels Heats (B24 Bitches Whelped on/after 1/4/2014) Mon 24 LGRC (N) Tues 25 NWGRC (D) Thurs 27 HGRC (N) 461 - M A Morgan St. Leger 461 - Big Moose Laurels Mon 31 LGRC (N) Wed 2 NWGRC (T) (Sky2) 452 - CUB Tasbred Maiden Heats (B40 All Aged Tasbred Maidens) Thurs 3 HGRC (N) 461 - Luxbet Tasmanian Gold Cup Heats (B64) Mon 7 LGRC (N) 720 - Curtains and Blind Series Heats (B32 Gr 6 & 5) Tues 8 NWGRC (D) 452 - CUB Tasbred Maiden Thurs 10 HGRC (N) 461 - Luxbet Tasmanian Gold Cup Mon 14 LGRC (N) 720 - Curtains and Blinds Series Tues 15 NWGRC (D) 452 - Devonport Show Cup Thurs 17 HGRC (N) 461 - Tasbred Bonus Series 9 Heats (B16 Tasbred Gr 5) Mon 21 LGRC (N) 515 - Simons Carpet One Gold Collar Heats (B32 Tasbred Whelped on/ after 1/11/2014) Tues 22 LGRC (D) Thurs 24 HGRC (N) 461 - Tasbred Bonus Series 9 Mon 28 LGRC (N) 515 - Simons Carpet One Gold Collar Tues 29 HGRC (D) Thurs 1 HGRC (N) Mon 5 LGRC (N) Tues 6 NWGRC (D) 452 - Freight Connections Christmas Gift Heats (Restricted B64) Thurs 8 HGRC (N) 461 - Barry Heawood Hobart Thousand Prelude (B8) Sat 10 NWGRC (M) (Non Sky) 452 - Northwest Animal Breeders Classic Qualifying Heats (Tasbred whelped on/after 1/12/2014) Mon 12 LGRC (N) 600 - Mitsubishi Summer Distance Medley Heats (FTA 32) Tues 13 NWGRC (D) 452 - Freight Connections Christmas Gift Thurs 15 HGRC (N) 461 - Luxbet Hobart Thousand Heats (B64) Mon 19 LGRC (N) 720 - Mitsubishi Summer Distance Medley Heats Tues 20 NWGRC (D) 452 - Northwest Animal Breeders Classic Semi s Thurs 22 HGRC (N) 461 - Luxbet Hobart Thousand National Group 1 Event 461 - R.W.(Bob) Brown Hobart Thousand Consolation 461 - Billy Grice Memorial (B8) Mon 26 LGRC (N) 720 - Mitsubishi Summer Distance Medley Tues 27 NWGRC (D) 452 - Northwest Animal Breeders Classic Thurs 29 HGRC (N) Mon 2 LGRC (N) 515 - Luxbet.com Rising Stars Heats (B64 Gr 4&5) Tues 3 NWGRC (D) Thurs 5 HGRC (N) 461 - Dennis Collis Memorial Heats (B64 Gr 5) Mon 9 LGRC (N) 515 - Luxbet.com Rising Stars Tues 10 NWGRC (D) 452 - Dowling McCarthy Hankook Tyres Devonport Cup Heats (B64) Thurs 12 HGRC (N) 461 - Dennis Collis Memorial Friday 13 HGRC (T) (Sky2) 461 - Luxbet Maiden Thousand Heats (All Age Maidens) Mon 16 LGRC (N) 278 - Tasbred Bonus Series 10 Heats (B16 Tasbred Gr 6) 600 - Luxbet Racing Centre Series Heats (B32 Gr 6 & 5) Tues 17 NWGRC (D) 452 - Dowling McCarthy Hankook Tyres Devonport Cup National Group 3 Event 452 - Angus Evans Memorial Devonport Cup Consolation Thurs 19 HGRC (N) 461 - Luxbet Maiden Thousand Semi s Mon 23 LGRC (N) 278 - Tasbred Bonus Series 10 600 - Luxbet Racing Centre Series Tues 24 NWGRC (D) Thurs 26 HGRC (N) 461 - Luxbet Maiden Thousand Mon 30 LGRC (N) 515 - A Total Car Rentals Launceston Cup Heats (B64) Tues 31 NWGRC (D) Page 2 2016-17 Tasmanian Greyhound Racing Calendar Page 3
Calendar of Events 2016-17 FEBRUARY 2017 MARCH 2017 APRIL 2017 MAY 2017 JUNE 2017 JULY 2017 Thurs 2 HGRC (N) Mon 6 LGRC (N) 515 - A Total Car Rentals Launceston Cup Semi s 515 - Furniture City Gift Heats (B32 Tasbred Gr 6) Tues 7 NWGRC (D) 580 - CUB Distance Championship Heats (FTA 32) Thurs 9 HGRC (N) Mon 13 LGRC (N) 515 - Furniture City Gift 515 - A Total Car Rentals Launceston Cup National Group 2 Event 515 - A Total Car Rentals Launceston Cup Consolation 600 - Viv Berresford Memorial (FTA) Tues 14 NWGRC (D) 580 - CUB Distance Championship Thurs 16 HGRC (N) Mon 20 HGRC (N) Tues 21 NWGRC (D) 452 - Tasbred Bonus Series 11 Heats (B16 Tasbred Gr 5) Thurs 23 HGRC (N) 461 - Big Moose Damsel s Dash (B8 Bitches) Mon 27 LGRC (N) Tues 28 NWGRC (D) 452 - Tasbred Bonus Series 11 Thurs 2 HGRC (N) Mon 6 LGRC (N) 600 - Mitsubishi Autumn Distance Medley Heats (FTA 32) Tues 7 NWGRC (D) 452 - City of Devonport Cup (B8) Thurs 9 HGRC (N) Friday 10 LGRC (T) (Non Sky) 515 - Launceston Veterinary Breeders Classic Qualifying Heats, (Tasbred Whelped on/after 1/3/2015) Mon 13 LGRC (N) 720 - Mitsubishi Autumn Distance Medley Heats Tues 14 NWGRC (D) Thurs 16 HGRC (N) 461 - CUB Maiden Series Heats (B32) Mon 20 LGRC (N) 515 - Launceston Veterinary Breeders Classic Semi s 720 - Mitsubishi Autumn Distance Medley Tues 21 NWGRC (D) 452 - Reg & Aileen Ivory Memorial Classic Heats (B32 Tasbred) Thurs 23 HGRC (N) 461 - CUB Maiden Series Mon 27 LGRC (N) 515 - Launceston Veterinary Breeders Classic Tues 28 NWGRC (D) 452 - Reg & Aileen Ivory Memorial Classic Thurs 30 LGRC (N) Mon 3 LGRC (N) Tues 4 NWGRC (D) Thurs 6 HGRC (N) 461 - O Driscoll Coaches Easter Purse Heats (B24 Gr 6) 461 - CUB Easter Plate Heats (B40 Gr 4&5) 461 - Luxbet Easter Cup Heats (B16 Gr 1&2&3) Mon 10 LGRC (N) Tues 11 NWGRC (D) Thurs 13 HGRC (N) 461 - O Driscoll Coaches Easter Purse 461 - CUB Easter Plate 461 - Luxbet Easter Cup Mon 17 LGRC (N) 515 - Launceston Mitsubishi Illingworth Classic Heats (B64 Tasbred Whelped on/ after 1/10/2014) Tues 18 NWGRC (D) 452 - CUB Classic Heats (B64 Gr 4&5) Thurs 20 HGRC (N) 461 - Tasbred Bonus Series 12 Heats (B16 Tasbred Gr 6) Mon 24 LGRC (N) 515 - Launceston Mitsubishi Illingworth Classic 600 - Dennis Thomas/ Knockies Jet Memorial (FTA) Tues 25 NWGRC (D) 452 - CUB Classic Thurs 27 HGRC (N) 461 - Tasbred Bonus Series 12 599 - Vet s Medley Series Heats (B64 Gr 4&5 both Sprint & Mid Distance) Mon 1 LGRC (N) Tues 2 NWGRC (D) 452 - Luxbet Tasmanian Country Oaks Heats (B32 Bitches Whelped on/after 1/12/2014) 452 - Rapidvite Tasmanian Country Derby Heats (B32 Dogs Whelped on/after 1/12/2014) Thurs 4 HGRC (N) 461 - Vet s Medley Series Heats Mon 8 LGRC (N) 278 - Tasbred Bonus Series 13 Heats (B16 Tasbred Gr 5) Tues 9 NWGRC (D) 452 - Luxbet Tasmanian Country Oaks 452 - Rapidvite Tasmanian Country Derby Thurs 11 HGRC (N) 599 - Vet s Medley Series Mon 15 LGRC (N) 278 - Tasbred Bonus Series 13 515 - LGRC Premier Stakes (B8) Tues 16 NWGRC (D) Thurs 18 HGRC (N) 461 - GOTBAT Div.1 Series Heats (B16 Gr 1 & 2 & 3) 461 - GOTBAT Div.2 Series Heats (B40 Gr 4 & 5) 461 - GOTBAT Div.3 Series Heats (B24 Gr 6) Mon 22 LGRC (N) Tues 23 NWGRC (D) Thurs 25 HGRC (N) 461 - GOTBAT Div.1 Series 461 - GOTBAT Div.2 Series 461 - GOTBAT Div.3 Series Mon 29 LGRC (N) 515 - LGRC Life Members Stakes (B8) 720 - R.L.Foley Perpetual Stakes (B8 Gr 6 & 5) Tues 30 NWGRC (D) Thurs 1 HGRC (N) 599 - HGRC Distance Stakes (FTA) Mon 5 LGRC (N) 515 - Rapidvite Tasmanian Derby Heats (B32 Dogs Whelped on/after 1/1/2015) 515 - LGRC Tasmanian Oaks Heats (B32 Bitches Whelped on/after 1/1/2015) Tues 6 NWGRC (D) Thurs 8 HGRC (N) 461 - CUB Silver Trophy Heats (B16) Mon 12 LGRC (N) 515 - Rapidvite Tasmanian Derby 515 - LGRC Tasmanian Oaks Tues 13 NWGRC (D) Thurs 15 HGRC (N) 461 - CUB Silver Trophy Sat 17 HGRC (M) (Non Sky) Breeders Classic Qualifying Heats (Tasbred Whelped on/ after 1/6/2015) Mon 19 LGRC (N) 720 - Luxbet Championship Heats (FTA 32) Tues 20 NWGRC (D) Thurs 22 HGRC (N) Breeders Classic Semi s Mon 26 LGRC (N) 720 - Luxbet Championship Tues 27 NWGRC (D) Thurs 29 HGRC (N) Breeders Classic Mon 3 LGRC (N) 720 - CUB Winter Stakes Heats (FTA 16) Tues 4 NWGRC (D) 452 - Tasbred Bonus Series 14 Heats (B16 Tasbred Gr 6) Thurs 6 HGRC (N) 599 - Greg Fahey Mid Heats (B16 Gr 3&4&5) Mon 10 LGRC (N) 720 - CUB Winter Stakes Tues 11 NWGRC (D) 452 - Tasbred Bonus Series 14 Thurs 13 HGRC (N) 599 - Greg Fahey Mid Mon 17 LGRC (N) Division 1 Heats (B16 Gr 1 & 2 & 3) Division 2 Heats (B24 Gr 4) Division 3 Heats (B32 Gr 5) Division 4 Heats (B16 Gr 6) Tues 18 NWGRC (D) Thurs 20 HGRC (N) 709 - Chinatown Lad Distance Series Heats (FTA 32) Mon 24 LGRC (N) Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 Division 4 Tues 25 NWGRC (D) Thurs 27 HGRC (N) 461 - M.A.Morgan Stakes (B8 Gr 3) 709 - Chinatown Lad Distance Series Mon 31 LGRC (N) Page 4 2016-17 Tasmanian Greyhound Racing Calendar Page 5
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR A SERIES CONDUCTED IN HEATS, SEMI FINALS AND A FINAL Any series conducted in Heats, Semi s and s (excluding Breeders Classics and Maiden Thousand) shall be conducted in accordance with the conditions defined in the Feature Race Conditions for the event, subject to the following: Number of Heats Semi s 7 or more 4 1 5 or 6 3 1 3 or 4 2 1 In the event of insufficient nominations to conduct at least 3 Heats with at least 7 eligible nominations in each heat then no Heats will be conducted with 2 Semi s and a being conducted on the dates advertised for the Semi s and provided there are at least 7 eligible nominations for each Semi. The fields for the Semi s shall be selected from the nominations received for the Heats. If Semi s are not conducted then a only will be conducted on the date advertised for the provided there are at least 7 eligible nominations. In this case connections must renominate for the Only race The selection process for the Only race shall be in accordance with the Grading Schedule but with the greyhounds which were nominated for the heats of the series and which are then nominated for the Only being the first considered for selection. The number of Heats scheduled for each series shall be the maximum number of Heats to be conducted. The number of Heats to be conducted shall be reduced in accordance with the number of eligible nominations received as per the Heats/ Nominations table. SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR A SERIES CONDUCTED IN HEATS AND A FINAL Any series conducted in Heats and shall be conducted in accordance with the conditions defined in the Feature Race Conditions for the event, subject to the ruling that if there are insufficient nominations to conduct at least 2 Heats with at least 7 eligible nominations in each heat then no Heats shall be conducted. If Heats are not conducted then a only will be conducted on the date advertised for the provided there are at least 7 eligible nominations. In this case connections must re-nominate for the Only race. The selection process for the Only race shall be in accordance with the Grading Schedule but with the greyhounds which were nominated for the heats of the series and which are then nominated for the Only being the first considered for selection. If mid distance (580/599/600m) or long distance (709/720m) Heats are not conducted then an event for the same grade as the heats will be programmed provided there are at least 7 eligible nominations that have stipulated a second choice for the grade over that distance. The number of Heats scheduled for each series shall be the maximum number of Heats to be conducted. The number of Heats to be conducted shall be reduced in accordance with the number of eligible nominations received as per the Heats/ Nominations table. SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR A SERIES CONDUCTED IN TWO SETS OF HEATS AND FINAL Any series conducted in two sets of Heats and shall be conducted in accordance with the conditions defined in the for the event, subject to the ruling that if there are insufficient nominations to conduct at least 2 Heats with at least 8 eligible nominations in each heat then no Heats shall be conducted on the first day of the series. If Heats are not conducted on the first day of the Series, then the Series shall be conducted as a Heats and Series only under the grades and distances laid down for the second series of Heats and the and connections must renominate for the new Heats and series. If mid distance (580/599/600m) or long distance (709/720m) Heats are not conducted on the first day of the Series then an event for the same grade as the heats will be programmed provided there are at least 7 eligible nominations that have stipulated a second choice for the grade over that distance. If there are insufficient nominations to conduct at least 2 Heats with at least 7 eligible nominations in each heat for the new series then no Heats shall be conducted and a only will be conducted on the date advertised for the provided there are at least 7 eligible nominations. In this case connections must re-nominate for the Only race. The selection process for the Only race shall be in accordance with the Grading Schedule but with the greyhounds which were nominated for the heats of the Heats and series and which are then nominated for the Only being the first considered for selection. If mid distance (580/599/600m) or long distance (709/720m) Heats are not conducted for the new Series then an event for the same grade as the heats will be programmed provided there are at least 7 eligible nominations that have stipulated a second choice for the grade over that distance. The number of Heats scheduled for each series shall be the maximum number of Heats to be conducted. If two sets of Heats are held, the number of Heats to be conducted shall be reduced to provide at least 8 eligible nominations for each Heat. If the series is reduced to one set of Heats, the number of Heats to be conducted shall be reduced in accordance with the number of eligible nominations received as per the Heats/ Nominations table. SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR A FEATURE EVENT CONDUCTED WITHOUT HEATS Any Feature Event scheduled to be conducted without Heats shall only be conducted provided there are at least 7 eligible nominations unless Tasracing, in exceptional circumstances, grants approval for the event to be conducted with fewer eligible nominations. HEATS/NOMINATIONS TABLE Minimum Number of Eligible Nominations 14 2 21 3 32 4 40 5 48 6 56 7 64 8 Number of Heats STATE AGRA NATIONAL SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIP - The conditions and eligibility for this series shall be determined by AGRA (over 515 metres). Heats with six (6) eligible nominations are permitted to be conducted for this series. STATE AGRA NATIONAL DISTANCE CHAMPIONSHIP - The conditions and eligibility for this series shall be determined by AGRA (over 720 metres). Heats with six (6) eligible nominations are permitted to be conducted for this series. LUXBET YOUNG STAR CLASSIC - A best series restricted to greyhounds whelped on or after 1/8/2014 to be conducted in Heats and a over 461 EBONY MINDA STRAIGHT TRACK 720 TASBRED BONUS SERIES 7 L.G.R.C bred Grade 5 (sprint) greyhounds at Launceton to be conducted in Heats and a over 515 of the first three placegetters in the. NOEL VINCE MEMORIAL - over 461 RICHARD STAMFORD PERPETUAL STAKES 720 GEORGE & EILEEN JOHNSTON PUPPY CHAMPIONSHIP - A best series restricted to greyhounds whelped on or after 1/9/2014 to be conducted in Heats and a over 452 conducted with the first two placegetters in each Heat qualifying for the. BOTTLEY GREEN MEMORIAL MAIDEN A best 8 race restricted to Maiden greyhounds over the age of 2 years to be conducted over 461 STEVE KING LADIES BRACELET - A best series restricted to bitches to be conducted in Heats and a over 515 HOBART TASMANIAN BREEDERS CLASSIC - A series for Tasmanian bred greyhounds whelped on or after 1/9/2014 to be conducted in Qualifying Heats, Semi s and a over 461 16 non-penalty Qualifying Heats shall be conducted provided there are 33 or more the Series. The first two placegetters in each Qualifying Heat shall qualify for the Semi s (4) and then the first two placegetters in each Semi shall qualify for the. Should there be fewer than 33 the Series then Qualifying Heats will not be conducted and the greyhounds nominated shall be deemed nominated for the Semi s. In this case there will be sufficient Semi s conducted to cater for all eligible nominations. In the case of the Breeder being a disqualified or warned off person at the time a breeders bonus for this series is won the bonus will be forfeited. In the case of a partnership then only the percentage of the bonus which is payable to the disqualified or warned off breeder shall be forfeited. A greyhound which has won a of a Breeders Classic Series is not eligible to compete in this series. HOTELS MIDDLE DISTANCE CHAMPIONSHIP - A best series restricted to Grade 5 and Grade 4 (mid distance) greyhounds at Launceston to be conducted in Heats and a over 600 It is anticipated 2 Heats will be conducted with the first four placegetters in each Heat qualifying for the. TASBRED BONUS SERIES 8 N.W.G.R.C bred Grade 6 (sprint) greyhounds at Devonport to be conducted in Heats and a over 452 of the first three placegetters in the. JACK CONNOLLY MEMORIAL - over 461 M A MORGAN ST. LEGER - A best series restricted to dogs whelped on or after 1/4/2014 to be conducted in Heats and a over 461 qualifying for the. BIG MOOSE LAURELS - A best series restricted to bitches whelped on or after 1/4/2014 to be conducted in Heats and a over 461 qualifying for the. Page 6 2016-17 Tasmanian Greyhound Racing Calendar Page 7
CUB TASBRED MAIDEN - bred All-Age Maiden greyhounds to be conducted in Heats and a over 452 It is anticipated that 5 Heats will be conducted with the winner in each Heat and the three fastest seconds qualifying for the. A greyhound which wins a race outside the Series is ineligible to further compete in the series. LUXBET TASMANIAN GOLD CUP - An open best series to be conducted in Heats and a over 461 qualifying for the. CURTAINS AND BLINDS SERIES - A best series restricted to Grade 6 and Grade 5 (distance) greyhounds at Launceston to be conducted in Heats and a over 720 It is anticipated 4 Heats will be conducted with the first two placegetters in each Heat qualifying for the. DEVONPORT SHOW CUP - over 452 TASBRED BONUS SERIES 9 bred Grade 5 (sprint) greyhounds at Hobart to be conducted in Heats and a over 461 of the first three placegetters in the. SIMONS CARPET ONE GOLD COLLAR - bred greyhounds whelped on or after 1/11/2014 to be conducted in Heats and a over 515 FREIGHT CONNECTIONS CHRISTMAS GIFT - A best series to be conducted in Heats and a over 452 metres which is restricted to greyhounds which meet the following criteria:- 1) A greyhound that is grade 4 or 5 (sprint) at Devonport and no higher than grade 4 (sprint) at either Hobart or Launceston 2) A greyhound which was whelped prior to 1/12/2014. Any wins outside the series after a greyhound contests a Heat of the series shall not affect the eligibility of the greyhound for the of the series. qualifying for the. BARRY HEAWOOD HOBART THOUSAND PRELUDE - over 461 NORTHWEST ANIMAL HOSPITAL TASMANIAN BREEDERS CLASSIC - A series for Tasmanian bred greyhounds whelped on or after 1/12/2014 to be conducted in Qualifying Heats, Semi s and a over 452 16 non-penalty Qualifying Heats shall be conducted provided there are 33 or more the Series. The first two placegetters in each Qualifying Heat shall qualify for the Semi s (4) and then the first two placegetters in each Semi shall qualify for the. Should there be fewer than 33 the Series then Qualifying Heats will not be conducted and the greyhounds nominated shall be deemed nominated for the Semi s. In this case there will be sufficient Semi s conducted to cater for all eligible nominations. In the case of the Breeder being a disqualified or warned off person at the time a breeders bonus for this series is won the bonus will be forfeited. In the case of a partnership then only the percentage of the bonus which is payable to the disqualified or warned off breeder shall be forfeited. A greyhound which has won a of a Breeders Classic Series is not eligible to compete in this series. MITSUBISHI SUMMER DISTANCE MEDLEY A Free-to-All series to be conducted in Heats over 600 metres, a second series of Heats over 720 metres and a over 720 It is anticipated that there will be 4 Heats over 600 metres with the greyhounds contesting those Heats contesting the second series of Heats over 720 A greyhound contesting the first series of Heats is also deemed nominated for the second series of Heats and (if they qualify) for the. The reserves for the first Heats that do not obtain a start shall also be named reserves for the second Heats. In the event of a late scratching from the first series of Heats then the reserve to contest the second series of Heats shall be drawn by lot from the full list of reserves that were named but not withdrawn and did not obtain a start in the first series of Heats. The selection of a greyhound as a Reserve for more than one Heat in the second series of Heats, apart from any so named for the first series of Heats, shall be selected by lot in the following order: All the greyhounds listed as reserve for one heat only as reserve for two heats only as reserve for three heats only, etc Points shall be awarded to each greyhound contesting and completing a Heat on the following basis:- 1st - 11 3rd - 6 5th - 3 7th - 1 2nd - 8 4th - 4 6th - 2 8th - 0 dead heating for a placing then the points shall be added together and divided equally between those greyhounds dead heating. Except in the case of a no race or an abandoned race, a greyhound must contest both sets of heats to be eligible for and/or listed in the field to contest the. Subject to the previous condition, the eight greyhounds accumulating the highest aggregate of points in the Heats shall be deemed qualified for the with the two greyhounds with the next highest aggregate of points being named as reserves. having the same aggregate points thereby resulting in more than eight starters and/or two reserves then the greyhounds to contest the (or be named as reserves) shall be drawn by lot. In the event of a no race or an abandoned race then the points for that Heat (based on the number of starters) shall be divided equally between those greyhounds that contested the no race or were eligible to contest the race at the time of the abandonment. Winning greyhounds will incur only one penalty for the series with the penalty applicable to the distance over which the greyhound first wins in the series. LUXBET HOBART THOUSAND - A National Group 1 Event. An open best series to be conducted in Heats and a and a Consolation over 461 qualifying for the and the two fastest seconds being named reserves. In the case of a Dead Heat resulting in 2 (or more) greyhounds equally qualifying for the then the selection of the greyhound to participate shall be drawn by lot. A Consolation for those greyhounds contesting the Heats that do not qualify for the shall be conducted with the field selected on the placing achieved in the Heat with times being the deciding factor to determine preference between any greyhounds achieving the same placing in the Heats. This is not a compulsory Consolation and greyhounds must be nominated specifically for this Consolation after having competed in the Heats. In the case of a No Race or Abandoned Race the greyhound to compete in the shall be determined as provided in the Rules, however the Stewards shall, on the same day, conduct a public random draw of one greyhound from the other greyhounds which competed in the No Race or were eligible to compete in the race at the time the race was abandoned and that greyhound shall be eligible to participate in the Consolation, should it be nominated. For purposes of field selection for the Consolation the greyhound so drawn shall be deemed to have achieved a second placing with the slowest time. BILLY GRICE MEMORIAL over 461 LUXBET.COM RISING STARS - A best series restricted to Grade 4 and 5 (sprint) greyhounds at Launceston to be conducted in Heats and a over 515 conducted with the winner in each Heat qualifying for the. DENNIS COLLIS MEMORIAL - A best series restricted to Grade 5 (sprint) greyhounds at Hobart to be conducted in Heats and a over 461 qualifying for the. DOWLING McCARTHY HANKOOK TYRES DEVONPORT CUP - A National Group 3 Event. An open best series to be conducted in Heats and a and a Consolation over 452 qualifying for the and the two fastest seconds being named reserves. In the case of a Dead Heat resulting in 2 (or more) greyhounds equally qualifying for the then the selection of the greyhound to participate shall be drawn by lot. A Consolation for those greyhounds contesting the Heats that do not qualify for the shall be conducted with the field selected on the placing achieved in the Heat with times being the deciding factor to determine preference between any greyhounds achieving the same placing in the Heats. This is not a compulsory Consolation and greyhounds must be nominated specifically for this Consolation after having competed in the Heats. In the case of a No Race or Abandoned Race the greyhound to compete in the shall be determined as provided in the Rules, however the Stewards shall, on the same day, conduct a public random draw of one greyhound from the other greyhounds which competed in the No Race or were eligible to compete in the race at the time the race was abandoned and that greyhound shall be eligible to participate in the Consolation, should it be nominated. For purposes of field selection for the Consolation the greyhound so drawn shall be deemed to have achieved a second placing with the slowest time. LUXBET MAIDEN THOUSAND - A best series open to all-age Maiden greyhounds to be conducted in Heats, Semi s and a over 461 The number of heats to be conducted will be as follows: Up to 96 nominations sufficient heats to cater for all nominations (up to 12 heats) 97 to 100 nominations - 12 heats with four reserves 101 to 108 nominations 13 heats with up to four reserves 109 to 116 nominations 14 heats with up to four reserves 117 to 124 nominations 15 heats with up to four reserves 125 to 160 nominations 16 heats with up to 32 reserves Up to twelve Heats shall be conducted on Friday 13 January 2017 with the remaining heats (if any) being conducted on Thursday 12 January 2017. If more than 12 heats are conducted the heats scheduled to be conducted on Thursday 12 January 2017 shall consist of 8 starters in each race. The heats shall be non-penalty races. Trainers will not be provided with the opportunity to request any preference for which heats they may prefer to contest with the heats being allocated to each meeting by the Office of Racing Integrity. Trainers therefore need to ascertain that they are able to attend either and/or both meetings prior to nominating for the series. Four Semi s only shall be conducted with the number of greyhounds qualifying from each heat being dependant on the number of heats conducted. Page 8 2016-17 Tasmanian Greyhound Racing Calendar Page 9
Should there be 34 or fewer greyhounds nominated and eligible for the Series then Heats will not be conducted and the greyhounds nominated shall be deemed nominated for the Semi s (4). In the case of a Dead Heat resulting in 2 (or more) greyhounds equally qualifying for the Semi s or then the selection of the greyhound to participate shall be drawn by lot. A greyhound which wins a race outside the Series is ineligible to further compete in the series. TASBRED BONUS SERIES 10 bred Grade 6 (short sprint) greyhounds at Launceston to be conducted in Heats and a over 278 of the first three placegetters in the. LUXBET RACING CENTRE SERIES - A best series restricted to Grade 6 and Grade 5 (mid distance) greyhounds at Launceston to be conducted in Heats and a over 600 It is anticipated 4 Heats will be conducted with the first two placegetters in each Heat qualifying for the. A TOTAL CAR RENTALS LAUNCESTON CUP - A National Group 2 Event. An open best series to be conducted in Heats, Semi s, a and a Consolation over 515 conducted with the first 4 placegetters in each Heat qualifying for the Semi s (4). The fifth placegetters shall be named as reserves for the Semi s. The first two placegetters in each Semi will qualify for the and the two fastest thirds will be named reserves. In the case of a Dead Heat resulting in 2 (or more) greyhounds equally qualifying for the Semi or the then the selection of the greyhound to participate shall be drawn by lot. A Consolation for those greyhounds contesting the Semi s that do not qualify for the shall be conducted with the field selected on the placing achieved in the Semi with times being the deciding factor to determine preference between any greyhounds achieving the same placing in the Semi. This is not a compulsory Consolation and greyhounds must be nominated specifically for this Consolation after having competed in the Semi. In the case of a No Race or Abandoned Race the greyhound to compete in the Semi or shall be determined as provided in the Rules. In the case of a No Race or Abandoned Race being a Semi, the Stewards shall also, on the same day, conduct a public random draw of one greyhound from the other greyhounds which competed in the No Race or were eligible to compete in the race at the time the race was abandoned and that greyhound shall be eligible to participate in the Consolation, should it be nominated. For purposes of field selection for the Consolation the greyhound so drawn shall be deemed to have achieved a third placing with the slowest time. FURNITURE CITY GIFT bred Grade 6 (sprint) greyhounds at Launceston to be conducted in Heats and a over 515 CUB DISTANCE CHAMPIONSHIP - A free-to-all series to be conducted in Heats and a over 580 VIV BERRESFORD MEMORIAL 600 TASBRED BONUS SERIES 11 bred Grade 5 (sprint) greyhounds at Devonport to be conducted in Heats and a over 452 of the first three placegetters in the. BIG MOOSE DAMSEL S DASH - A best 8 series restricted to bitches to be conducted over 461 MITSUBISHI AUTUMN DISTANCE MEDLEY A Free-to-All series to be conducted in Heats over 600 metres, a second series of Heats over 720 metres and a over 720 It is anticipated that there will be 4 Heats over 600 metres with the greyhounds contesting those Heats contesting the second series of Heats over 720 A greyhound contesting the first series of Heats is also deemed nominated for the second series of Heats and (if they qualify) for the. The reserves for the first Heats that do not obtain a start shall also be named reserves for the second Heats. In the event of a late scratching from the first series of Heats then the reserve to contest the second series of Heats shall be drawn by lot from the full list of reserves that were named but not withdrawn and did not obtain a start in the first series of Heats. The selection of a greyhound as a Reserve for more than one Heat in the second series of Heats, apart from any so named for the first series of Heats, shall be selected by lot in the following order: All the greyhounds listed as reserve for one heat only as reserve for two heats only as reserve for three heats only, etc Points shall be awarded to each greyhound contesting and completing a Heat on the following basis:- 1st - 11 3rd - 6 5th - 3 7th - 1 2nd - 8 4th - 4 6th - 2 8th - 0 dead heating for a placing then the points shall be added together and divided equally between those greyhounds dead heating. Except in the case of a no race or an abandoned race, a greyhound must contest both sets of heats to be eligible for and/or listed in the field to contest the. Subject to the previous condition, the eight greyhounds accumulating the highest aggregate of points in the Heats shall be deemed qualified for the with the two greyhounds with the next highest aggregate of points being named as reserves. having the same aggregate points thereby resulting in more than eight starters and/or two reserves then the greyhounds to contest the (or be named as reserves) shall be drawn by lot. In the event of a no race or an abandoned race then the points for that Heat (based on the number of starters) shall be divided equally between those greyhounds that contested the no race or were eligible to contest the race at the time of the abandonment. Winning greyhounds will incur only one penalty for the series with the penalty applicable to the distance over which the greyhound first wins in the series. CITY OF DEVONPORT CUP - over 452 LAUNCESTON VETERINARY HOSPITAL TASMANIAN BREEDERS CLASSIC - A series for Tasmanian bred greyhounds whelped on or after 1/3/2015 to be conducted in Qualifying Heats, Semi s and a over 515 16 non-penalty Qualifying Heats shall be conducted provided there are 33 or more the Series. The first two placegetters in each Qualifying Heat shall qualify for the Semi s (4) and then the first two placegetters in each Semi shall qualify for the. Should there be fewer than 33 greyhounds nominated and eligible for the Series then Qualifying Heats will not be conducted and the greyhounds nominated shall be deemed nominated for the Semi s. In this case there will be sufficient Semi s conducted to cater for all eligible nominations. In the case of the Breeder being a disqualified or warned off person at the time a breeders bonus for this series is won the bonus will be forfeited. In the case of a partnership then only the percentage of the bonus which is payable to the disqualified or warned off breeder shall be forfeited. A greyhound which has won a of a Breeders Classic Series is not eligible to compete in this series. CUB MAIDEN SERIES A best series restricted to Maiden greyhounds over the age of two years to be conducted in Heats and a over 461 A greyhound which wins a race outside the Series is ineligible to further compete in the series. REG & AILEEN IVORY MEMORIAL CLASSIC - bred greyhounds to be conducted in Heats and a over 452 O DRISCOLL COACHES EASTER PURSE - A best series restricted to Grade 6 (sprint) greyhounds at Hobart to be conducted in Heats and a over 461 qualifying for the. CUB EASTER PLATE - A best series restricted to Grade 4 and 5 (sprint) greyhounds at Hobart to be conducted in Heats and a over 461 It is anticipated that 5 Heats will be conducted with the winner in each Heat and the 3 fastest seconds qualifying for the. LUXBET EASTER CUP - A best series restricted to Grade 1 and 2 and 3 (sprint) greyhounds at Hobart to be conducted in Heats and a over 461 LAUNCESTON MITSUBISHI ILLINGWORTH CLASSIC - A best series for Tasmanian bred greyhounds whelped on or after 1/10/2014 to be conducted in Heats and a over 515 qualifying for the. CUB CLASSIC - A best series restricted to Grade 4 and 5 (sprint) greyhounds at Devonport to be conducted in Heats and a over 452 qualifying for the. TASBRED BONUS SERIES 12 bred Grade 6 (sprint) greyhounds at Hobart to be conducted in Heats and a over 461 of the first three placegetters in the. DENNIS THOMAS/KNOCKIES JET MEMORIAL - 600 VET S MEDLEY SERIES - A best series restricted to Grade 4 and 5 (both Sprint and Mid Distance) greyhounds at Hobart to be conducted in Heats over 599 metres, a second series of Heats over 461 metres and a over 599 Page 10 2016-17 Tasmanian Greyhound Racing Calendar Page 11
It is anticipated that there will be 8 Heats over 599 metres with the greyhounds contesting those Heats contesting the second series of Heats over 461 The greyhounds to contest the first heats shall be selected by adding together the Order of Choice of each greyhound over both distances and dividing by 2. A greyhound contesting the first series of Heats is also deemed nominated for the second series of Heats and (if they qualify) for the. The reserves for the first Heats that do not obtain a start shall also be named reserves for the second Heats. In the event of a late scratching from the first series of Heats then the reserve to contest the second series of Heats shall be drawn by lot from the full list of reserves that were named but not withdrawn and did not obtain a start in the first series of Heats. The selection of a greyhound as a Reserve for more than one Heat in the second series of Heats, apart from any so named for the first series of Heats, shall be selected by lot in the following order: All the greyhounds listed as reserve for one heat only as reserve for two heats only as reserve for three heats only, etc Points shall be awarded to each greyhound contesting and completing a Heat on the following basis:- 1st - 11 3rd - 6 5th - 3 7th - 1 2nd - 8 4th - 4 6th - 2 8th - 0 dead heating for a placing then the points shall be added together and divided equally between those greyhounds dead heating. Except in the case of a no race or an abandoned race, a greyhound must contest both sets of heats to be eligible for and/or listed in the field to contest the. Subject to the previous condition, the eight greyhounds accumulating the highest aggregate of points in the Heats shall be deemed qualified for the with the two greyhounds with the next highest aggregate of points being named as reserves. having the same aggregate points thereby resulting in more than eight starters and/or two reserves then the greyhounds to contest the (or be named as reserves) shall be drawn by lot. In the event of a no race or an abandoned race then the points for that Heat (based on the number of starters) shall be divided equally between those greyhounds that contested the no race or were eligible to contest the race at the time of the abandonment. Winning greyhounds will incur only one penalty for the series with the penalty applicable to the distance over which the greyhound first wins in the series. LUXBET TASMANIAN COUNTRY OAKS - A best series restricted to bitches whelped on or after 1/12/2014, to be conducted in Heats and a over 452 RAPIDVITE TASMANIAN COUNTRY DERBY - A best series restricted to dogs whelped on or after 1/12/2014, to be conducted in Heats and a over 452 TASBRED BONUS SERIES 13 bred Grade 5 (short sprint) greyhounds at Launceston to be conducted in Heats and a over 278 of the first three placegetters in the. LGRC PREMIER STAKES - over 515 G.O.T.B.A.T. SERIES - DIVISION 1 - A best series restricted to Grade 1 and 2 and 3 (sprint) greyhounds at Hobart to be conducted in Heats and a over 461 G.O.T.B.A.T. SERIES - DIVISION 2 - A best series restricted to Grade 4 and 5 (sprint) greyhounds at Hobart to be conducted in Heats and a over 461 It is anticipated that 5 Heats will be conducted with the winner in each Heat and the three fastest seconds qualifying for the. G.O.T.B.A.T. SERIES - DIVISION 3 - A best series restricted to Grade 6 (sprint) greyhounds at Hobart to be conducted in Heats and a over 461 qualifying for the. LGRC LIFE MEMBERS STAKES - over 515 R.L. FOLEY PERPETUAL STAKES - A best 8 race restricted to Grade 6 and Grade 5 (distance) greyhounds at Launceston to be conducted over 720 HGRC DISTANCE STAKES - 599 RAPIDVITE TASMANIAN DERBY - A best series restricted to dogs whelped on or after 1/1/2015, to be conducted in Heats and a over 515 LGRC TASMANIAN OAKS - A best series restricted to bitches whelped on or after 1/1/2015, to be conducted in Heats and a over 515 CUB SILVER TROPHY - An open best series to be conducted in Heats and a over 461 It is anticipated that 2 heats will be HOBART TASMANIAN BREEDERS CLASSIC - A series for Tasmanian bred greyhounds whelped on or after 1/6/2015 to be conducted in Qualifying Heats, Semi s and a over 461 16 non-penalty Qualifying Heats shall be conducted provided there are 33 or more the Series. The first two placegetters in each Qualifying Heat shall qualify for the Semi s (4) and then the first two placegetters in each Semi shall qualify for the. Should there be fewer than 33 the Series then Qualifying Heats will not be conducted and the greyhounds nominated shall be deemed nominated for the Semi s. In this case there will be sufficient Semi s conducted to cater for all eligible nominations. In the case of the Breeder being a disqualified or warned off person at the time a breeders bonus for this series is won the bonus will be forfeited. In the case of a partnership then only the percentage of the bonus which is payable to the disqualified or warned off breeder shall be forfeited. A greyhound which has won a of a Breeders Classic Series is not eligible to compete in this series. LUXBET CHAMPIONSHIP - A free-to-all series to be conducted in Heats and a over 720 CUB WINTER STAKES - A free-to-all series to be conducted in Heats and a over 720 TASBRED BONUS SERIES 14 bred Grade 6 (sprint) greyhounds at Devonport to be conducted in Heats and a over 452 of the first three placegetters in the. GREG FAHEY MID DISTANCE CHAMPIONSHIP - A best series restricted to Grade 3 and 4 and 5 (Mid Distance) greyhounds at Hobart to be conducted in Heats and a over 599 J G NELSON CUP- DIVISION 1 A best series restricted to Grade 1 and 2 and 3 (sprint) greyhounds at Launceston to be conducted in Heats and a over 515 J G NELSON CUP- DIVISION 2 A best series restricted to Grade 4 (sprint) greyhounds at Launceston to be conducted in Heats and a over 515 qualifying for the. J G NELSON CUP- DIVISION 3 A best series restricted to Grade 5 (sprint) greyhounds at Launceston to be conducted in Heats and a over 515 J G NELSON CUP- DIVISION 4 A best series restricted to Grade 6 (sprint) greyhounds at Launceston to be conducted in Heats and a over 515 CHINATOWN LAD DISTANCE SERIES - A free-to-all series to be conducted in Heats and a over 709 M.A. MORGAN STAKES- A best 8 race restricted to Grade 3 (sprint) greyhounds at Hobart to be conducted over 461 Page 12 2016-17 Tasmanian Greyhound Racing Calendar Page 13
CONTACTS TASRACING www.tasracing.com.au Mezzanine Level Luxbet Park Hobart 6 Goodwood Road Glenorchy Tas 7010 Phone: (03) 6212 9333 Fax: (03) 6272 5191 Mailing Address: PO Box 730, Glenorchy Tas 7010 Code Development Manager Peter Wesley Phone: (03) 6212 9304 Fax: (03) 6272 5191 Mobile: 0428 120 545 Email: p.wesley@tasracing.com.au Racing Operations Officer All Tracks - Peter Hayes Phone: 0409 968 386 OFFICE OF RACING INTEGRITY www.racingintegrity.tas.gov.au Level 2 Henty House 1 Civic Square Launceston Tasmania 7250 Ph: (03) 6777 1900 Fax: (03) 6336 2484 Mailing Address: PO Box 1329 Launceston Tasmania 7250 EMAIL ADDRESSES Nominations & Training Notifications operations@racingintegrity.tas.gov.au Licensing & Registration operations@racingintegrity.tas.gov.au Stewards stewards@racingintegrity.tas.gov.au CLUBS HOBART GREYHOUND RACING CLUB INC. Postal Address: PO Box 1221, Glenorchy Tas 7010 Phone: (03) 6214 4261 Fax: (03) 6272 4013 Race Day Phone: (03) 6211 5203 Race Day Fax: (03) 6211 5204 Email: hobartgreyhounds@hotmail.com Track: Luxbet Park Hobart, 6 Goodwood Road, Glenorchy Tas 7010 Race Distances: 340m, 461m & 599m & 709m LAUNCESTON GREYHOUND RACING CLUB INC. Postal Address: PO Box 25, Launceston Tas 7250 Race Day Phone: (03) 6326 1834 Race Day Fax: (03) 6326 4502 Liaison Officer : Richard Stamford Phone: 0407 875 323 Email: launcestongreyhounds@bigpond.com Track: Luxbet Racing Centre Launceston, Jellico Street, Mowbray Tas 7248 Race Distances: 278m, 515m, 600m & 720m NORTH WEST GREYHOUND RACING CLUB INC. Postal Address: PO Box 29, Devonport Tas 7310 Race Day Phone: (03) 6424 6422 Race Day Fax: (03) 6424 6422 Secretary: Ingrid Watkins Phone: 0411 158 976 Email: nwgrc.secretary@yahoo.com Track: Devonport Showgrounds, Parker Street, Devonport Tas 7310 Race Distances: 452m & 580m