The World s Richest Greyhound Event March 24 - April 7, 2012 Wentworth Park Event Partners
$ 250,000 Macro Meats Golden Easter Egg 520m (Group 1) Heats: Saturday, March 24, 2012 Semi-Finals: Saturday, March 31, 2012 Eligibility: The event is open to the best 80 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. Special order of entry conditions apply. Prizemoney: Heats: 1 st $5,300. 2 nd $1,500. 3 rd $750. Unp $100 Semi-Finals: 1 st $6,000. 2 nd $1,675. 3 rd $840. Unp $200 Final: 1 st $250,000. 2 nd $62,500. 3 rd $31,250. Unp 2,500 NOMINATIONS CLOSE: Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 12 noon Nominations must be Submitted to GRNSW by either: Phone: 1300 664 565 Mon-Fri 8-9am Fax: (02) 8580 5301 Web: www.thedogs.com.au
to the WORLD S richest gr winner 2012 Macro Meats 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 selected Group Events will be granted Priority Entry into the Golden Easter Egg if nominated and eligible to race (see right). 2. Greyhounds that are deemed by the GRNSW TAB 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 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 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 Grade of greyhound at Category A tracks as defined by the Overall Group Race form from July 1, 2011 5d. The Selection Panel will not be bound to elevate any greyhounds. 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 TAB Grading Policy Number of wins at Category A tracks as defined by the Grade of greyhound at Category A tracks as defined by the Overall Group Race form from July 1, 2011 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 De Bortoli Wines 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. YEAR TRACK EVENT DISTANCE GROUP 2011 MGRA The Meadows Maturity Classic 525m 1 2011 BGRC Albion Park National Sprint Championship 520m 1 2011 NSW NCA The Gardens Black Top 515m 2 2011 NSW GBOTA Wentworth Park Paws of Thunder 520m 1 2011 GRSA Angle Park Adelaide Cup (October 2011) 515m 1 2011 NSW GBOTA Lismore Lismore Cup 520m 2 2011 MGRA The Meadows Topgun 525m 1 2011 NSW GBOTA Wentworth Park Vic Peters Classic 520m 1 2011 SGRC Sandown Park Melbourne Cup 515m 1 2011 BGRC Albion Park Brisbane Cup 520m 1 2011 HGRC Hobart Hobart Thousand 461m 1 2011 SGRC Sandown Park The Laurels 515m 2 2012 MGRA The Meadows Silver Chief 525m 1 2012 NSW GBOTA Gosford Gosford Gold Cup 515m 2 2012 NSW GBOTA Wentworth Park Bob Payne Summer Sprint 520m 2 2012 Cranbourne GRC Cranbourne Cup 520m 2 2012 NSW NCA The Gardens National Futurity 515m 1 2012 NSW NCA The Gardens National Derby 515m 1 2012 GWA Cannington Perth Cup 530m 1 2012 LGRC TOTE Racing Centre Launceston Cup 515m 2 2012 MGRA The Meadows Australian Cup 525m 1 2012 MGRA The Meadows Macro Meats Temlee 525m 1 2012 BGRC Albion Park Queensland Derby 535m 2 2012 Richmond GRC Richmond Derby 535m 2 2012 BGRC Albion Park Queensland Futurity 535m 2
eyhound event Field Composition Details Heats The composition of the 10 heats of the Macro Meats 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 Macro Meats 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 for greyhounds trained and or owned in the same interest 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. De Bortoli Wines The Ambrosoli - 520m (Group 3) Eligibility: Greyhounds which were engaged in the Macro Meats Golden Easter Egg semi-finals and finished 3 rd or 4 th will be automatically drawn, with the two fastest 5 th greyhounds to be drawn as reserves. Prizemoney: 1 st $25,000. 2 nd $6,250. 3 rd $3,125. Unp $100 Key contacts: Metropolitan Racing Officers: Chris McKay (02) 8587 1202 chris@gbota.com.au Jeff Browne (02 8587 1203 jeff@gbota.com.au Business Development Manager: Ellen Dwyer (02) 8587 1210 ellen@gbota.com.au Preludes Trials Saturday, February 25, 2012 Saturday, March 3, 2012 Saturday, March 10, 2012 The Macro Meats Golden Easter Egg Preludes will be conducted on the above dates up to three Preludes will be conducted on each date. The Preludes on each night are open to the best 24 greyhounds nominated plus reserves that are deemed by the GRNSW TAB 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-heat) of any Prelude are not eligible to contest further Preludes. Greyhounds winning a Prelude (including dead-heats) will be granted Priority Entry if nominated for the heats of the Macro Meats Golden Easter Egg. Nominations for the Saturday, February 25, 2012 Preludes close with GRNSW at 9am on Tuesday, February 21, 2012. Nominations for the Saturday, March 3, 2012 Preludes close with GRNSW at 9am on Tuesday, February 28, 2012. Nominations for the Saturday, March 10, 2012 Preludes close with GRNSW at 9am on Tuesday, March 6, 2012. Wentworth Park trials every Monday (except Public Holidays). 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 Friday Race Meetings, and 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 sessions will be conducted on: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 Standard trials operate from 6-7.20pm with finish on trials booked from 7.25pm through the NSW GBOTA Head Office. Tuesday, March 6, 2012 Standard trials operate from 6-7.20pm with finish on trials booked from 7.25pm through the NSW GBOTA Head Office. Saturday, March 10, 2012 Standard trials operate from 7-7.45am with finish on trials booked from 7.50am to 8.30am through the NSW GBOTA Head Office. Saturday, March 17, 2012 Standard trials operate from 7-7.45am with finish on trials booked from 7.50am to 8.30am through the NSW GBOTA Head Office. Contact: NSW GBOTA Head Office on (02) 9649 7166 to book finish on trials
2012 Golden Easter Egg SUPPORTING Events Centrebet Magic Maiden - 520m (Group 3) 2011 Macro Meats Golden Easter Egg Winner Radley Bale. In addition to the Macro Meats Golden Easter Egg and the De Bortoli Wines Ambrosoli, the Golden Easter Egg Carnival features two other Group races: the Hotham Body Repairs Association Cup (Group 1) and the Centrebet Magic Maiden (Group 3). The Association Cup, for virtually its entire history, has been staged in January but is now part of Australia s richest greyhound racing carnival. The event will be open to the best 32 greyhounds nominated and the winning prizemoney has been increased to $75,000. The Association Cup was first conducted in 1965 and its rich tradition will be further enhanced in its new timeslot. The Magic Maiden is one of the most popular maiden events in Australia. This year, a $25,000 first prize awaits the winner and prizemoney for the heats has been increased substantially to $4,400 ($3,200 to the winner). Hotham Body Repairs Association Cup - 720m (Group 1) Heats: Saturday, March 31, 2012 Eligibility: Open to the best 32 greyhounds nominated plus reserves Priority Entry will be granted to greyhounds that have won a Group 1 event 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 TAB Grading Policy. Heat field composition determined by blind draw. 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. Nominations Close: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 with GRNSW at 9am Prizemoney: Heats: 1st $5,830. 2nd $1,650. 3rd $825. Unp $100 Finals: 1st $75,000. 2nd $18,750. 3rd $9,375. Unp $300 Performance Trials Friday, March 2, 2012 (2 x 520m Four Dog Trials) Saturday, March 3, 2012 (2 x 520m Four Dog Trials) Friday, March 9, 2012 (2 x 520m Four Dog Trials) Saturday, March 10, 2012 (2 x 520m Four Dog Trials) Thursday, March 15, 2012 (Unlimited 520m Four Dog Trials) Heats: Sunday, March 25, 2012 Semi-Finals: Friday, March 30, 2012 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 for nominated greyhounds must have contested a GRNSW sanctioned Performance Trial or an official race. No individual greyhound will be permitted to run in more than one Performance Trial conducted at Wentworth Park between Friday March 2 to Saturday March 10. Greyhounds wishing to compete in a second Performance Trial at Wentworth Park may do so on Thursday March 15, 2012, provided they have not already won a Wentworth Park Performance Trial. The order of entry for greyhounds nominated for the heats will be as follows: i. Winners of Wentworth Park 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 or Qualifying 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 by placings 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 Friday, March 2, 2012: Saturday, March 3, 2012: Friday, March 9, 2012: Saturday, March 10, 2012: Thursday, March 15, 2012: Heats Sunday, March 25, 2012: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 with GRNSW at 9am Tuesday, February 28, 2012 with GRNSW at 9am Tuesday, March 6, 2012 with GRNSW at 9am Tuesday, March 6, 2012 with GRNSW at 9am Monday, March 12, 2012 with GRNSW at 9am Friday, March 16, 2012 with GRNSW at 9am Prizemoney: Heats: 1 st $ 3,200. 2 nd $680. 3 rd $320. Unp $50 Semi-Finals: 1 st $ 3,200. 2 nd $680. 3 rd $320. Unp $50 Finals: 1 st $25,000. 2 nd $6,250. 3 rd $3,125 Unp $100
Message from the NSW GBOTA The NSW Greyhound Breeders, Owners & Trainers Association is delighted to present the 2012 Golden Easter Egg Carnival. The 2012 Carnival has been revamped with a number of changes that will ensure the Carnival retains its reputation as one of the world s most exciting greyhound extravaganzas. The Carnival s Macro Meats Golden Easter Egg will distribute a staggering $475,000 in prizemoney over the series with the final boasting a $250,000 first prize and a total stakes of $356,000. It is Australian greyhound racing s premier Group 1 event and remains the ultimate measurement of excellence. The Consolation of the Golden Easter Egg The Ambrosoli, sponsored by De Bortoli Wines now boasts a first prize of $25,000 (up from $15,000 in 2011) and this will ensure its wonderful status continues to build. For the stayers, a programming shift will now see the NSW GBOTA s premier long distance event, the Hotham Body Repairs Association Cup, scheduled during the Golden Easter Egg Carnival. The Association Cup carries total series prizemoney of $105,000 with the Group 1 Final winner taking home $75,000 (up from $50,000 in 2011). And, of course, the Centrebet Magic Maiden adds the x-factor to the Carnival. This year, prizemoney for the heats has been increased from $800 to $3,200 to the winner, thus matching semi-final prizemoney and the final carries total prizemoney of $35,000 and Group 3 status. There is no doubt that the series will unearth a number of future champions. In addition to the racing, the NSW GBOTA is planning an exceptional range of on-course entertainment with a view to further embedding the iconic status final night now has with the Sydney race-going public. We are delighted to again be working with GRNSW and an array of outstanding event partners and sponsors who share our enthusiasm regarding the promotion of the entire Golden Easter Egg Carnival. We look forward to engaging positively with the participants who target racing at Wentworth Park during and in the lead up to the Carnival. Every effort has been made to provide additional trialling services and the NSW GBOTA s racing team are committed to assisting trainers with any issues arising, particularly those associated with the intricacies of racing a long way from home base. To contest the various features within the Golden Easter Egg Carnival is a central ambition of all participants, to actually win represents achievement at world class levels. The challenge is substantial, but the rewards are even greater. Good luck to those who seek the ultimate glory! Brenton Scott Executive Officer NSW GBOTA About the Major Sponsor The evolvement of the Golden Easter Egg into one of the world s most famous greyhound racing events can be traced to its major sponsor, Macro Meats and specifically the Managing Director, Ray Borda. A self made, driven business man, Ray Borda is a former Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year (Product Division) winner. At a time when few saw great scope for kangaroo meat, Ray indentified a significant opportunity for it to be processed and marketed for human consumption. Almost single-handedly, he broke down Government red tape as he took kangaroo meat from the obscure to mainstream. Today, Macro Meats is Australia s largest processor of kangaroo meat and Macro Meats product proudly adorns the shelves of all Woolworths and Coles outlets the land over. Beyond business, however, Ray has always enjoyed a love of racing. Throughout his life, he has dabbled in thoroughbred and greyhound racing. His thoroughbred racing interests include owning Zip Zip Away which won a Goodwood Handicap (Group 1). But the love of the long tail has always been the greatest. He has owned greyhounds since the late 1970 s with his current runners bearing the Aston prefix. Ray owned the 2002 Adelaide Cup winner, Brookside Bear, while Brookside Red ran second (2002) and Aston Elle ran fourth (2011) in Golden Easter Egg finals for him. I love the dogs and I love the people in the greyhound industry. I tend to purchase pups or breed and see the progeny through so I share in the ups and downs that are part of the equation for so many participants. But the industry is accessible and affordable to more people than either of the horse codes and that is a strength it needs to work on. Ray is a substantial sponsor on a national basis. His support for the Golden Easter Egg commenced in 2010 and the profile of Australia s richest greyhound race has increased with every year of his involvement. The Golden Easter Egg showcases greyhound racing in its very best form. We are delighted to attach the Macro Meats brand to such a high profile event and are excited with the steps taken to further enhance this year s Carnival. The Golden Easter Egg is worth a quarter of a million dollars to the winner and it can be positively life changing for the winning connections... it is nice to be part of that.