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Thursday, December 29th, 2011 - No. 818

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THE MINISTER for Racing Denis Napthine today welcomed the signing of the wagering joint venture agreements between the Victorian Racing Industry (VRI) and Tabcorp. Dr. Napthine said the new agreement would take affect in August next year when the current Victorian Wagering and Betting Licence expired. “I would like to congratulate Tabcorp and the VRI for negotiating an outcome that is fair to all parties,” Dr. Napthine said. “This a fantastic Christmas present for all Victorian racing codes who stand to benefit from the s ignif icant returns and new opportunities this agreement will provide.” “The new agreement will deliver increased revenue in real terms to the racing industry above the current arrangement. This means better infrastructure, enhanced integrity systems and increased prizemoney for all Victorian thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing.” “All of these benefits translate to an even more exciting Victorian racing industry, which is already a world leader in terms of the quality of racing and spectator facilities,” Dr. Napthine said. Dr. Napthine said today’s agreement will see the VRI and Tabcorp share the profits from these

ventures on a 50/50 basis and continue their long-standing and successful partnership for a further 12 years. “Racing is a major industry in Victoria, providing more than $2 billion to the state economy and generating 70,000 jobs, with about

half of these located in regional and rural areas,” Dr. Napthine said. “This agreement will ensure Victorian racing continues to grow and flourish and maintain its position as the most exciting and successful racing industry in Australia,” Dr. Napthine said.

In July the Victorian Coalition Government awarded the new Victorian Wagering and Betting Licence to Tabcorp, who made a binding offer to the VRI that any new agreement would be no less favourable than the current arrangements.

The licence allows Tabcorp to conduct pari-mutual and fixed odds betting, operate the only off-course retail network in Victoria, establish and operate a Betting Exchange in Victoria to support account based betting and conduct approved simulated racing events.

The next edition of NGF will be on sale Thursday 5th January, 2012

Done Deal (L-R): HRV Chairman, Ken Latta, VicRacing Chairman, Rob Roulstan, Racing Minister, Denis Napthine, TAB Chairman, Paula Dwyer, RVL Chairman, Michael Duffy and GRV Chairman, Peter Caillard.

LAURELS PREVIEW …

Page 19

SILVER CHIEF PREVIEW …

Page 18

YEAR IN REVIEW … Pages 3 to 14

2011 ALMANAC, GROUP LADDER & TRACK RECORDS … Pages 75 to 80

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TWO GROUP 1’s KILTY LAD landed the first Group 1 race of 2011 when he led throughout in the Silver Chief final at The Meadows.

And weren’t Kellie and Brett Bravo over the moon when they collected the trophy after their dog had run an express 29.66 for the 525 metres trip.

He looked to be a ‘monty’, and he didn’t let anyone down.

I refer to grand campaigner, Satanic Cash, who took out the West End Draught Distance Championship at Angle Park, running the 731 metres in 43.44 for Deb and Bob Isaacson.

Angela Jackson prepares Bobby Boucheau, who won by 20 lengths and lowered the Sandown track record to 33.67 in the process, pruning five and a half lengths from Bling It On’s previous standard.

DURING the horrific floods in south-east Queensland mid-month there was one trainer that hired a chopper to get a greyhound to Wentworth Park in NSW.

But it didn’t end in a dream come true, as Dwyer and Desley Lennon’s Dashing Corsair could only finish runner-up to the Anthony Azzopardi trained Seek And Destroy in a steady 43.00 in the Association Cup final.

TO demonstrate what a good year is has been for SA’s top stayer, Satanic Cash annexed the 2010

Greyhound Of The Year award, according to Paul Rehmann, our SA correspondent.

Maybe they stretched the truth a tad, but it was reported that the world’s only female racecaller, Sarina O’Day was set to ply her trade at Angle Park’s Summer Chasing Carnival.

Not too sure about the word “only” in the advertising fodder, but Sarina certainly did add variety to the Angle Park’s January 20 meeting. .

Pessimism surrounded the Man In The Tree, who regretfully performed the last rites on Victorian Coursing as we know it.

I think our MITT was looking for an olive branch when he mentioned the hours and hours of voluntary work afforded to those meetings, thus keeping the basic grass track sport a viable ongoing concern.

Racing in superb form, Kilty Lad notched his second Group 1 race for the month when he took out the Adelaide Cup from Perfect Fancy and Penthouse, running the 515 metres trip in a slick 29.39 at Angle Park.

Paul Dolan was still coming to terms with the enormity of the devastating Queensland floods earlier in the month, and the extensive damage repair bills for those worst affected.

The bearded bloke said, “Racing people band together in times of need, so those badly affected can take solace from the fact that everyone is trying to assist.”

At the end of December last year a couple of races missed getting a write-up due to early printing deadlines.

To give more owners and trainers the chance of a Group victory, Sandown Park ran a second Laurels series for the ladies.

Current The Great Chase champ, Up And Away led them out and gained a race-winning break along the back straight.

Far too good, the Ann Sinnot owned, Graeme Bate trained racer downed Kalden Athena and Tonneli Bale in a fast 29.59.

Sale’s flagship event, the 650 metres Sale Cup was run and won by Symmetry, who led the last half of the feature final to defeat Sitka and Bobby Boucheau in 37.06 for Helen Ivers and trainer, Rob Britton. Major players: Group 1 Silver Chief 525 metres KILTY LAD – 29.66 for Kellie & Brett Bravo Group 3 West End Distance Championship – 731 metres SATANIC CASH – 43.44 for Deb & Bob Isaacson Group 3 Birthday Cup 405 metres COUNTRY SHARK – 22.85 for John Iwanyk Group 2 Gosford Gold Cup 515 metres TUIAKI – 29.91 for Neville Brown

Group 2 Cranbourne Cup 520 metres GOLD HERITAGE – 30.53 for Des & Yvonne Downing Group 2 Cyril Rowe Gold Plate 472 metres GRETA BALE – 26.16 for the Wheeler/Bate team Group 1 Adelaide Cup 515 metres KILTY LAD – 29.39 for Kelly Bravo Group 1 Association Cup 720 metres SEEK AND DESTROY – 43.00 for Anthony Azzopardi Group 3 Devonport Cup 452 metres ST. PIERRE – 25.55 for Debbie Cannan Group 2 Warragul Cup 460 metres EL GRAND SENOR – 25.57 for Carolyn Jones

Symmetry earned a tag as one of the most honest and hardest chasers going around in Victoria and deserved his Sale Cup success.

Greta Bale after winning the Cyril Rowe Gold Plate at Bulli.

Brett and Kelly Bravo with Kilty Lad after his success in the Group 1 Silver Chief Classic at The Meadows.

2011 YEAR IN REVIEW

with Allan

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January

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OLIVE BRANCH DR. DENIS NAPTHINE, the Racing Minister in Victoria, hatched a $100,000,000 plan to get both harness and greyhound racing back to Wangaratta.

To not have harness and greyhound racing at Avian Park was a logistical mistake by the former Racing Minister.

Money has been thrown at a consultative feasibility study into both codes returning to their former glory, but essentially it wouldn’t or couldn’t occur for 12 months.

Folks, not long to wait, as that’s at the end of February 2012!

CANCELLED race meetings everywhere as people came to terms with the extremes of weather.

In Queensland the ‘killer’ floods monstered the south-east and parts of Brisbane, whilst further south there were bushfires aplenty.

There were numerous appeals for those adversely affected by the abovementioned disasters, whilst the local authorities were run off their legs in assisting the unfortunate victims, including animals.

Yeah, my old man was right when he said – fire and water can be man’s best friend or his worst enemy!

Sporting stars again pitched-in to assist the “Go The Pink Dog” promotion.

Archie Thompson and Bianca Chatfield threw their (collective) weight behind the Glenn McGrath organised Breast Cancer fundraiser, that GRV proudly supports each year.

Big race time over in the West, and Laurence Torpy let us know that High Earner lived right up to his namesake by winning the Perth Cup

(again), which bolstered his bank account by $210,000 to $502,000.

Later in the month he went on to land The Temlee at The Meadows, boosting his stakes to a new Australian level - $553,795 - eclipsing the 10-year record of Rapid Journey.

On the same bumper card at Cannington, Blue Lorian took out the Galaxy for Peter Whye and Brendan Wheeler.

And it was Blue Lorian that landed The Zoom Top at The Meadows late in the month.

AT GRV Awards Night, the Ken Carr Medal went to the MGRA’s hard-working Chairman, Eddie Caruana, whilst the Victorian Greyhound Of The Year was El Grand Senor, who had the trophy safely in his keeping as far out as October.

Allan Britton, who has a wealth of knowledge in the sport - he even went to race dogs in Macau with Rod Deakin many years ago - was inducted into the Hall of Fame, while Andrea Dailly grabbed the etched plaque for being dubbed Trainer of the Year.

R e s p e c t e d p h o t o gr ap h e r , Anthony Jeffress, coordinator for the Queensland Flood Relief Program, kept us fully updated on the state of play.

Racecaller and big night MC, Rob Testa tied the knot with the lovely Brooke Edwards at The Meadows.

GRV announced an increase to the country cups, with those Group 2 events now carrying a $40,000 winner’s cheque to align itself with AGRA’s minimum prizemoney requirement.

In Peter Pearson’s ‘On The Line’, it was first mentioned that Rob Brittton and Graeme Bate were preparing for a tilt at the upcoming

Irish Derby. They would be taking quite an entourage of handlers, etc., to perform the day to day regime on probably six of our top chasers. Both based in Lara, Bate and Britton had already discussed the logistics of the exercise, deciding to pool their resources. AS announced earlier on by GRV, coursing as we know it, would be abbreviated to just three meetings per annum in Victoria. Well, in its wisdom, GRV spun the hard-working coursing clubs an ultimatum, saying they needed more participation (nominations), or their fate would be sealed.

The response from owners and trainers around Victoria for the rest of the month was overwhelming.

DOWN on the Island State, Peter Staples wrote that the Launceston Cup had been run and won by outsider, Fisherman, from Mark Sutcliffe’s kennels.

IN NSW, Ron Arnold attended their Awards Night, letting us know that Elite Blue Size was named Greyhound Of The Year, whilst Tweed Heads legend, Harry Pledger took home the Allen Wheeler Medal.

Also on the huge night of entertainment , the McGrath Foundation’s “Go The Pink Dog” coffers were enhanced via an impromptu auction. Major players: Group 1 Perth Cup 530 metres HIGH EARNER – 30.37 for Christine Robartson & Kel Greenough Group 1 Sky Racing Galaxy 715 metres BLUE LORIAN – 41.97 for Peter Whye & Brendan Wheeler

Group 3 Perth Cup Consolation 530 metres MARKED DOWN – 30.70 for Jack Fleming Group 1 National Derby 515 metres BOGIE KING – 29.67 narrowly won the day for Ryan Ayre Group 1 National Futurity 515 metres CRYSTIN BALE - 29.95 for Paul & Brendan Wheeler Group 2 Launceston Cup 515 metres FISHERMAN – 29.85 for Robert Grubb & Mark Sutcliffe Group 1 The Temlee 525 metres HIGH EARNER – 29.73 for Christine Robartson & Kel Greenough Group 2 The Rookie Rebel 600 metres SYMMETRY – 34.68 for Helen Ivers & Rob Britton Group 2 The Zoom Top 725 metres BLUE LORIAN – 42.53 for Peter Whye & Brendan Wheeler

2011 YEAR IN REVIEW

February

Go The Pink Dog fans, Archie Thompson, Belinda Chatfield and Tracy Bevan.

David Robartson and his champion sprinter, High Earner.

Plenty of generous people donated food supplies for the Flood relief appeal.

Which way did they go! Photographer, Paul Munt’s pic of Pure Stealth falling at The Meadows.

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EGS STAYS HOME CAROLYN JONES let us know that El Grand Senor was running out of time if he was to contest the quarter of a million dollar Golden Easter Egg series at Wentworth Park. Much speculation was pointed towards the fact that she had been reluctant to leave Victoria with EGS in the past, so why would she change her mind now.

A life as a couch potato, who serves a few bitches each year, would be the likely outcome if he did run out of time.

With a wealth of Group racing during March, there were many racers starting to ramp-up their track work.

T R I C O D E D A Y a t Cranbourne was again successful, with many people flocking to the South Gippsland Highway venue to watch all three codes strut their stuff.

In the greyhounds, the time honoured Victoria Cup took centre stage, with the in-form Shimaguni snaring the rich pickings for Jim Redenbach and the SGC Syndicate.

Pedrosa, who arrived in WA from NSW with trainer, Paul Stuart, won the prestigious WA Greyhound Of The Year award.

Man In The Tree reported that the ink hadn’t dried in the book when Allen Elroy ran 29,19 to land a heat of the Top Cat Video Puppy Classic at Traralgon, eclipsing Radley Bale’s recently established record.

In his ‘On The Line’ page, Peter Pearson questioned the longevity of the relationship between the racing codes and the Breast Cancer Foundation.

Glenn McGrath, the up-front personality, initially embraced greyhound racing’s “Go The Pink Dog” promotion but then snubbed invitations to attend the functions and pick up the proceeds of an awareness campaign.

GRV’s contribution to the cause was $120,500.

Notices and adverts galore appeared, with media outlets letting us know that after nearly 12 months off the scene, Geelong and its new Supercentre twin tracks was in trial mode.

And all was looking good until the staff had to test the facilities at one such trialling session.

There appeared a long list of “things to do”. Of course at this time of year the Australian Cup reaches its crescendo, and Tassie chaser, St.Pierre, prepared by Debbie Cannan for Chris Nutt, won the Group 1 feature final in 29.90 at The Meadows.

EACH YEAR at this time, Gold Guide guru, Peter Pearson picks on a personality who has let his hair run rampant.

This time it was Peter Riley, and his famous ‘ponytail’ was to be removed in the name of the charity, ‘Shave For A Cure’.

That ponytail never did recover from its traumatic ordeal.

MAN IN THE TREE was quite active in March, and his few pars on High Earner snaring Rapid Journey’s stake earning record was big news for the sport’s participants.

Trained by Kel Greenough for Christine Robartson, High Earner’s bank account rests at $604,675.

Major players: Group 1 Australian Super Stayers 725 metres BOBBY BOUCHEAU – 42.29 for Angela Jackson Group 1 Australian Cup 525 metres ST. PIERRE – 29.90 for Debbie Cannan and Chris Nutt Group 2 Vince Curry Memorial 520 metres DANCE A JIG – 30.64 for Steve Lennon and Joe Menary Group 2 Queensland Derby 520 metres BOGIE KING – 30.11 for Ryan Ayre Group 2 Horsham Cup 480 metres ENRY WALT – 27.22 for Gary Ennis Group 2 Betfair Gold Cup 720 metres SLICK LEE – 42.43 for Keith Pedrana Group 2 Richmond Derby 535 metres DECEMBRIST – 30.50 for Bob Douglas Group 2 Queensland Futurity 520 metres IMPOSING JETT – 30.67 for Robynne and Leah Black Group 3 Nowra Puppy Classic 520 metres CHENZHOU BOY – 30.06 for Luke Azzopardi


2011 YEAR IN REVIEW

March

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Triple Group 1 winner, Bobby Boucheau and trainer, Angela Jackson after his success in the Australian Super Stayers final.

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NO MEAN FEAT AT THE START of April, smart chaser, No Justice showed his wares with a 34.22 gallop around The Meadows.

So for the dog to break into the Top 10 over 600 metres at the Broadmeadows layout, it certainly is something special.

Peter Giles prepares the honest dog for the Team Montana Syndicate.

Fromelles wrote his name into the record books when he won the first race at the new Geelong complex, recording 26.20 over 450 metres.

NATIONAL AWARDS night in Sydney saw El Grand Senor snare the Australian Greyhound Of The Year award for Carolyn Jones, whilst SA stayer, Satanic Cash annexed the Stayer of the Year category for Bob Isaacson.

Right from the outset of the Golden Easter Egg series, those parochial NSW folk were chanting for Radley Bale, whilst south of the border it was all about Kilty Lad.

Following the heats, it was hard to disagree with the New South Welshmen, as Radley Bale went into the Group 1 final, while Kilty Lad was back at home in his kennel.

And at month’s end, Radley Bale had been crowned as our top greyhound by taking out the rich Easter Egg final in a slick 29.68 for Graeme Bate and Paul Wheeler.

SA journo, Paul Rehmann told us what a tough race the Anniversary Trophy turned out to be, as Dark Duo, Brahma Boy and Symmetry all ran fast times in the lead-up races.

In the final it was the Tung van Phan owned, Rob Harnas prepared Dark Duo that scored, clocking 29.67.

REVERED scribe, Michael

Fortune let NGF know that Charlie Lister had notched his sixth Scottish Derby when Taylors Cruise held on to score in 29.26 at Shawfield stadium.

AT Wentworth Park, Ron Arnold was singing the praises of the “Zipping” brothers, Zipping Malfoy, Zipping Lad, Zipping Man and Zipping Catra, who were contesting the Magic Maiden series.

Zipping Man took out the 520 metres final in 30.29, downing Miss Milkshake and Zipping Lad. Major players: Group 1 Golden Easter Egg 520 metres RADLEY BALE – 29.68 for Paul Wheeler and Graeme Bate Group 2 Launching Pad 515 metres EAST PEASY – 29.70 for Darren McDonald Group 2 Easter Chase 720 metres ECHELON – 41.94 for Len Jones and Craig Traherne Group 2 Bendigo Cup 430 metres ENRY WALT – 24.21 for Gary Ennis

Group 3 Anniversary Cup 515 metres DARK DUO – 29.82 for Tung van Phan and Rob Harnas Group 3 The Ambrosoli 520 metres NUMERO UNO BALE – 29.94 for Paul and Brendan Wheeler Group 3 Magic Maiden 520 metres ZIPPING MAN – 30.29 for Jason Mackay and owners, Fiona and Martin Hallinan Group 3 Big Dog Cup 600 metres DASHING CORSAIR – 35.17 for Desley and Dwyer Lennon

GAP FUNDED HEADED by Racing Minister, Denis Napthine, Victoria’s Greyhound Adoption Program was given a million dollars spread over the next three years to maintain its operation at Seymour, 100 ‘clicks’ from Melbourne.

With many on the list for a pet, GAP takes ex-racing greyhounds and retrains them to be an adopted friend for life.

Larissa Darragh, who’s attended the needs of ex-racers since 1996,

said that a healthy proportion of the funding would be used to increase public awareness of the project.

WHEN Terry Penny bred the Collide and Ricky’s Angel litter, it was the start of a greyhound racing career for a relative newcomer to the sport.

We now know that the progeny of the pairing produced Miss Roman Nose, Strapper’s Angel and Strapper’s Boy, who have all won on city circuits.

AT LAST, GRNSW has seen the light, electing to have a registered vet in attendance at each meeting, according to the Man In The Tree.

EXCITING sprint prospect, Miata was burning up the tracks in WA. Laurence Torpy said that in three starts during the month, the daughter of Bombastic Shiraz and Winsome Bluebird set two track records for Paul Stuart. Major players: Group 1 Sandown Cup 715 metres BOBBY BOUCHEAU – 41.57 (track record) for Angela Jackson Group 2 Maitland Cup 450 metres

ELITE BLUE SIZE – 25.07 for Reg Kay Group 2 Warrnambool Cup 450 metres COMPACTO – 25.29 for Judy Risk Group 2 Warrnambool Classic 450 metres ARSONIST – 25.22 for Nathan Rooney & Heather Collins Group 2 Henry Harrison Memorial 715 metres PILLOW TORQUE – 42.05 for Dan Biddle and Troy Ianyk Group 2 Ladies Bracelet 520 metres TONNELI BALE – 29.91 for Paul Wheeler and Graeme Bate Group 2 WA Derby 530 metres ALLEN ELROY – 30.48 for Jan Wheeler and Graeme Bate Group 2 WA Oaks 530 metres TONNELI BALE – 30.39 for the Wheeler/Bate team Group 2 Ranvet Gold Cup 472 metres WHAT SIZE – 26.02 for The Fruiterers Syndicate and Jason Thompson Group 3 SA Breeders Plate 515 metres HANNAH McLAREN – 30.28 for Don and Helen Foster Group 3 the Dawson 515 metres DON CHENDO – 29.64 for Joy Davis and Len Ketelaar

2011 YEAR IN REVIEW

April

No Justice with Naomi Pulis. The Peter Giles trained chaser recorded a sizzling 34.22 at The Meadows in April.

Charlie Lister’s sixth Scottish Derby with Taylors Cruise.

Echelon landed the Group 2 Easter Chase at Wentworth Park.

2011 YEAR IN REVIEW

May

Racing Minister Denis Napthine with some kids at the GAP property at Seymour.

Terry Penny is gaining a big reputation as a top breeder in Tasmania.

WA Cannington record holder, Miata with Paul Stuart.

Paul Munt’s top pic of a packed field heading into the first bend in the Bill Collins Memorial at Sandown Park.


I’M BACK! FORMER CEO, Adam Wallish has been appointed to GRV’s Board. To quote Racing Minister, Denis Napthine: "I am pleased to announce that such a highly skilled and experienced professional has chosen to accept a prime position in this vibrant industry.” Adam Wallish replaced Sandra McKay on the GRV Board.

YOU’D RECKON Angela Jackson had won Tattslotto when her stayer, Bobby Boucheau landed the Sandown Cup in a record breaking time of 41.57.

F O L L O W I N G 5 0 y e a r s involvement with the longtails, Alan Miles called it a day.

The bearded bloke, who was the MGRA’s judge for at least 35 years, worked at North Melbourne,

Olympic Park and The Meadows, whilst in the early days of the sport he attended Napier Park in Strathmore and the Maribyrnong track that, according to reliable sources, was situated on the river bank behind Highpoint West shopping centre.

I’m pleased to say that Al and I spent around 13 years as a working partnership judging at Geelong until 1995. It took 10 years before young gun, Rima erased Original Sin’s Canberra 440 metres record. JOHN TAPP has put his name on a scholarship award for budding racecallers wishing to improve their skills in all three codes of racing.

Ex-pat Victorian, Matthew Hill gained experience after his name came to prominence, as he now calls the Sydney races and has done plenty of on-air work with Sky Channel.

In 2011 it was 18 year-old Luke Marlow that will get the chance to

ply his trade on the nation’s airwaves. IT was mid-month that Sandown and Meadows resident bookie, Alan Schwarz decided that it was time to hang up the satchel and put away the computer. He left for sunny Queensland leaving his son, Rick and his missus, Tanya to continue laying the odds.

Major players: Group 1 Sapphire Crown 515 metres AMAKLER GIRL – 29.70 for Gloria and Robert Stack Group 2 Tweed Heads Galaxy – 420 metres PRETTY MALALKA – 23.52 for Edith and Frank Hancock Group 1 Albion Park Gold Cup 710 metres BOBBY BOUCHEAU – 42.03 for Angela Jackson Group 1 Winter Cup 520 metres ISO OCTANE – 29.93 for Tyrone Whittington, Greg Sprod and Tony Brett Group 1 Peter Mosman Classic 520 metres ALLEN HARPER – 29.58 for Jan Wheeler and Graeme Bate Group 2 Traralgon Cup 513 metres EL GRAND SENOR – 29.45 for Carolyn Jones

Group 3 The Flying Amy 520 metres HE KNOWS UNO – 30.24 for Mick Patterson Group 3 Superstayers 710 metres DASHING CORSAIR – 42.02 for Desley and Dwyer Lennon

2011 YEAR IN REVIEW

June

Adam Wallish is back at GRV.

Luke Marlow, winner of the John Tapp Broadcasting Scholarship.

Pretty Malalka, winner of the Tweed Heads Galaxy at Border Park, pictured with Edith and Frank Hancock.

Former Knight of the Cardboard, Alan Schwarz and son, Rick at Sandown Park.

Traralgon Cup winner, El Grand Senor with Carolyn Jones.


CORSAIR STILL FLYING AS IF they expected something special, people flocked to Albion Park.

And what they saw didn’t disappoint, as Dashing Corsair established a record 33-win sequence at the Amy Street raceway.

On-course both Desley and Dwyer Lennon couldn’t contain their emotions after the red fawn star had taken out the Super Stayers.

NEXT CAME the news that sent the Victorian industry into a spin.

Racing Minister, Denis Napthine explained how the (previous) Labor government had hatched a plan to close some Victorian greyhound tracks, naming Horsham, Cranbourne, Traralgon and Warragul.

Dr. Napthine explained that the blueprint “would have allowed Labor to continue killing-off country racing by shutting down local greyhound tracks and removing the local administrators”.

He continued, “The report is not at all in line with the Coalition government’s policy direction for racing in Victoria”.

RESPECTED vet, Dr. Des Fegan had plenty of info on commercial dog foods, and the amount of iodine they contain.

He reasoned that continued use of these products would cause Sulphonamide poisoning in a greyhound.

VERY active in July, the honourable Denis Napthine said that Wangaratta’s Avian Park

Raceway would be upgraded for racing, as it’s an under-used parcel of land.

Tim McCurdy, sitting member for Murray Valley, said it would help the City of Wangaratta reach its proposed 40,000 population.

TOP Irish scribe, Michael Fortune told how plans made by Rob Britton and Graeme Bate to tackle the Irish Derby at Shelbourne Park had fallen through.

He reckoned that the Aussies had misunderstood the quarantine conditions, and they were waiting for the Irish to do the hard yards for them.

And why not, as they were to be considered as guests of the Irish, weren’t they?

Maybe both camps have issues regarding communication skills.

IN a shock announcement, GRV rubbed out several staff members at Shepparton for gambling when on duty.

Yeah, yeah, everyone knows it’s in the rules... but for what its worth, where had the “head hunters” been for the past 15 years?

Do you just let nature take its course, or police it?

Chances are if you police it, it will go underground.

A no-brainer, really! A N O T H E R s h o c k an no un ceme n t was t he resignation of GRV Chairman, Nick Caley. Nick was a people’s person; he loved a chat with the participants. SA correspondent, Paul Rehmann let us know that Pure Instinct landed the Champion Puppy final at Angle Park, with the Mick Giniotis trained chaser recording a new PB 30.03. WITH the thought of a new racing venue in Queensland gaining more momentum, Paul Dolan said the Queensland state government had backed the plan for Deagon to be developed. NGF mulled over heaps of fall-out from the Shepparton

betting fiasco, with interested folk mostly stating the amounts were insignificant and in any case, the result of a race couldn’t be changed without firstly passing the Steward In Charge, the other judge, the broadcaster, etc. etc. In fact, the photo finish from each race is posted on GRV’s “Results” page for all to see just a few minutes after each race is run. Major players: Group 1 Maturity Classic 525 metres SHEREEN BALE – 29.75 for the Wheeler/Bate combo Group 2 Shepparton Cup 450 metres EL GRAND SENOR– 25.26 for Carolyn Jones Group 2 The Black Top 515 metres PENTHOUSE – 29.53 for Seona Hood Group 2 McKenna Memorial 595 metres STRONG INTENTION – 34.27 for Todd O’Neill and Jamie Ennis Group 3 AWM Distance Title 725 metres SHIMAGUMI – 42.57 for the SGC Syndicate and Jim Redenbach Group 3 Megastar 520 metres OAKS ROAD – 29.94 for Eddie Kingswell and Mark Gatt

2011 YEAR IN REVIEW

July

Dashing Corsair with Desley Lennon.

Group 2 Black Top winner, Penthouse at The Gardens with Jason Thompson.

Horsham President, Jenni Coustley, Vice President, Doug O’Loughlin, Racing Minister, Denis Napthine, Hugh Delahunty and GM, Justin Brilliant.

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NEW CABINET IN THE ‘Sunshine State’, David Brasch said that Desley and Dwyer Lennon were out shopping for another trophy cabinet after their star boarder, Dashing Corsair landed the President’s Cup at Albion Park, running the 710 metres in 42.10.

GRSA CEO, Matt Corby said in a Press Release that racing in that neck of the woods had thrived in the first half of 2011.

He was worried about extensions of nominations, but to balance that, the shifting of Gawler to Friday was a real winner.

WHEN top trainers make a beeline for Darwin, you know it must be Cup time.

Several top trainers from around the nation trekked to the Top End, including Graeme Bate, who took out this year’s Darwin Cup with Tonneli Bale.

She ran the 537 metres in 30.70 to beat Velocity Regina and Cold Fusion.

With plenty of top class racing during the month, Ron Arnold kept us up to speed on ‘all things NSW’.

His first report centred on the star-studded Megastar at Dapto, and how the in-form Oaks Road, who is trained by Mark Gatt for Eddie Kingswell, ran 29.94 to score.

It was no surprise that El Grand Senor took out the Group 2 Shepparton Cup, picking up a $50,000 bonus for winning his third Victorian country cup during the year.

The superstar sprinter recorded 25.26 when winning the 450 metres event.

Meanwhile around Oz the action was hotting-up in the Nationals series… but it wasn’t always the favourites flying the flag, as Dimity Maher (subbing for Peter Staples) revealed.

In the National Sprint heats at Launceston both favourites failed to score, with Elite Lucy running 30.20 to beat Roo’s Blue and Damek, whilst Tadmore Dunoon defeated

Aussie Cup winner, St. Pierre and Miki Moto in 30.33.

The National Distance phase got punters back on course, as Ming Dynasty ($1.20 fav) won in 43.22 and the well supported Thirteen Black ran 43.57 to annex the other heat.

Bobby Boucheau was successful in his attempt to gain National glory as he packed his bags and headed to Queensland for the NDC Grand Final.

Angela Jackson’s star stayer landed a heat of the time honoured series at Sandown in 41.87.

In the other round it was Shimaguni that clocked 41.97.

In the NSC it was Radley Bale that won through to the final in 29.84, the fastest of the heats.

In Victoria we had problems at the highest level when a Press Release from Victoria’s Racing Integrity Commission told of four GRV employees had been issued “first and final warnings, whilst three others - ”a full-time steward, a part-time steward and a full-time grader – had their services terminated”.

That action came hot on the heels of the appointment of a new GRV Chairman.

Peter Caillard stepped into the top job following Nick Caley’s decision to resign his position.

Over on the Emerald Isle the Irish Derby was in action, with Michael Fortune keeping NGF’s readers informed.

Man In The Tree now has another supporter of a National Rules Book.

Peter Pearson in his ‘On The Line’ column, went in to bat for MITT when several incidents, such as dogs contesting bitches events, dogs being dragged from the boxes when the lure is in motion, dogs wearing the wrong vest, etc, etc., were reported.

As yet there’s still no book that governs greyhound racing around the nation.

You’d wonder what would occur if we didn’t have ‘Hansard’ to

document parliamentary procedure and protocol.

Much the same as greyhound racing in Australia, I suppose! Major players: Group 1 National Sprint C/ship 520 metres METZ MAGIC – 30.04 for Bill Crooks and Ron Ball Group 1 National Distance C/ship 710 metres DASHING CORSAIR – 42.08 for Paddy Fitch, and Desley and Dwyer Lennon Group 3 Laurie Healion Memorial 515 metres FLAVOURS – 29.48 for the Redliner Syndicate and John Finn Group 3 Townsville Cup 498 metres VELOCITY REGINA – 28.57 for Velocity Lodge Partners Syndicate and Tony Brett

HUMAN INTEREST A STORY of unique importance was told by renowned journalist, David Brasch, and it was all about owner and breeder, Bill Crooks.

He told how it was a year since Bill had been to the track to watch one of his dogs race, owing to stints in hospital to treat his diabetes.

However, for the National Sprint Championship in which his chaser, Metz Magic had gained a run off the reserves bench into the five trap, both Bill and trainer, Ron Ball thought they were in with a chance.

Bill watched as his greyhound, having his eighth race start, won the Sprint title in 30.04, downing Cold Fusion and Allen Hertz.

Coincidentally, Ron Ball’s other National Sprint winner, the mighty Flying Amy, also won the event from box five.

Bill described Metz Magic as “delicate”, and “a bit shy”.

“He didn’t break-in too well, but when they get in Ron’s kennel they improve a second on the clock,” he continued.

EVERYBODY’S FAVOURITE, Dashing Corsair was making his

swansong in the National Distance Championship, and Desley and Dwyer Lennon wanted 85 year-old owner, Paddy Fitch to head to Albion Park for the big event.

But Paddy stayed at home and watched on Austar as her champ took the title from Lady Arko and Kalden Mayhem in 41.93.

After suffering a serious pre-race injury, Dashing Corsair retired with a CV showing 125 starts for 57 wins.

Peter Pearson in his ‘On The Line’ column summed-up the red fawn all-distance dog as being “simply the best”.

HAVING trialled well at Angle Park, WA star, Miata looked a near-certainty in a heat of the SA Oaks.

After breaking the Cannington record three times, the talented youngster did it the hard way but made it into the final in 29.78, whilst Mepunga Nicky made her debut outing at the Cardigan Road venue a memorable one, landing a heat in 29.77 after leading throughout.

Paul Rehmann was on hand when Mepunga Nicky led all the way in the SA Oaks final, recording 29.64 to beat Miata and Bralyn Ella.

SWABS in big races are the norm, but when Tonneli Bale returned a positive result after winning the Darwin Cup at Winnellie Park, it certainly shocked most fans.

TOWNSVILLE greyhounds suffered an indignity similar to that of all shared venues when speedway racing was held on their patch.

Racing is at the Showground each week and yet the city council, who manage the crown land facility, tend to ride rough-shod over the dishlickers.

If I remember correctly, the Shepparton meetings suffered a similar indignity whenever the Showgrounds arena was needed for other functions, such as the Show.

And the Royal Agricultural Society also took over and forced the trots to another venue whenever they needed the Ascot Vale Showgrounds premises for other events.

But as Derryn Hinch would say, “That’s life!”

AFTER the Nationals in Queensland, Man In The Tree went in to bat for a State of Origin style series, whereby all greyhounds contest the major feature event representing the state in which they were born.

Quickly Paul Dolan came out with both barrels blazing saying it was “impractical”, and “anyway, it’s almost State of Origin as it is”..

Then there was also an issue raised regarding the reserves in the National finals being from the host state.

“Doggsie” Dolan was again on the front foot when posing the question, “Could reserves from say Queensland and WA be in Hobart if there is a scratching at 8.30am on the day of the race?”

FROM IRELAND, Michael Fortune kept us updated on the Irish Derby final as it was at the semi-finals stage.

The following week the top scribe told us how Razldazl George won the famed feature final at Shelbourne Park.

Deb and Bob Isaacson sent a note to NGF telling how their champ, Satanic Cash fractured a hock when trialling and had run his last race.

The black stayer won 37 times with 23 placings from 74 starts for the Lewiston couple.

HEATHER VILLINGER made regular reports to NGF on the coursing action during the year.

Amidst the promise from GRV that coursing would be reduced to an abnormal level in 2012, the NCA was put on notice by the authority that they didn’t have the nomination numbers to substantiate i t s continuity.

But the last meeting for the year, which featured the Waterloo Cup, won by Cruise Away Lass, certainly had the “numbers” for both noms and patrons.

Major players: Group 2 The Black Top 515 metres PENTHOUSE – 29.53 for Seona Hood Group 3 Chairman’s Cup 720 metres SHIMAGUNI – 42.06 for the SGC Syndicate and Jim Redenbach Group 3 Canberra Cup 520 metres PRINCE DIABLO – 29.96 for John Finn Group 3 SA Oaks 515 metres MEPUNGA NICKY – 29.64 for Barry Smith and Jeff Britton Group 3 SA Derby 515 metres YOWYEH – 29.79 for the Champagne Syndicate and Angela Langton Group 3 Casino Cup 484 metres CAWBOURNE SMASH – 27.31 for Chris Kadniak and Shane Ellis Group 3 Dapto Maiden 520 metres GUNDABOOKA – 29.68 for David Pringle

2011 YEAR IN REVIEW

August

2011 YEAR IN REVIEW

September

Dashing Corsair and his impressive trophy cabinet.

Darwin Cup winner Tonneli Bale returned a positive swab.

Crooks are having a ball: Metz Magic after his National Sprint Championship win with owner, Bill Crooks and trainer, Ron Ball.

One of SA’s best half milers , Satanic Cash broke a hock when trialling.

Dapto Maiden winner, Gundabooka with David Pringle.

The crowd watches on at Sale August 21st.


TOPGUN IN THE FIRST week of October the MGRA announced invitations had been despatched to the connections of 30 hand-picked greyhounds. The 525 metres Group 1 sprint is to be run at The Meadows later in the month. Meanwhile the second Adelaide Cup for the year was in full swing, with reports filtering through that several greyhounds had trialled exceptionally well in the lead-up to the October 13 final, whilst Cape Hawke and Mepunga Nicky had won their respective heats in fast times. OVER in the West, Laurence Torpy let us know that Kalden Aurora had won the Peter Thomas Mixed final at Cannington, with the feature race clocked at 30.60.

A F T E R a $ 1 . 5 m i l l i o n refurbishment that included a new racing surface, Healesville resumed on their Burrumbeet sand straight track, with now two distances, whilst their October 8 meeting featured heats of the Group 2 Cup. Down in Tassie, Peter Staples let us know that Penny’s Angel was burning up the tracks and should be included in all investments. INCREDIBLE as it may seem to many, some of our greyhounds are being shipped to Czechoslovakia. In an ‘On The Line’ item, Peter Pearson relayed the news that the Czechs are opening a brand new greyhound racing venue Presently a litter of Big Daddy Cool and Queen Smig pups has arrived at the Eastern Bloc raceway. Might be worth a look, as maybe it could be a retail outlet for your aspiring youngsters… for more details: www.cgdf,.cz/cs/sportstadium-prague-motol-26th-sep-2011.html Just when you thought there was too much racing on Sky Channel, it seems that the Goulburn GRC has improved its facilities and will race fully televised in 2012. A FEATURE EVENT on the Angle Park Cup night program was the Premiers Cup that had to be declared a ‘No Race’ when Honky Tonk Girl took a tumble and ran back towards the oncoming pack. Because of interference to the placegetters, including fourth, the 731 metres event was quickly declared null and void by GRSA stewards. IN an interview with David Brasch, a peeved Mick Patterson outlined why his dog, He Knows Uno should have made the TOPGUN field, whereas he stayed at home in his kennel that night. ACCORDING to an article in The Bendigo Advertiser that was sent to NGF, their reporter, Clare Quirk reckoned that George Arvanitis can thank his lucky stars for copping a $5,000 fine after driving to a meeting with only one tyre on the trailer, and sparks flying from the bare rim. A couple of months earlier, George had lost his driver’s licence for “reckless conduct endangering serious injury” in the same incident. With the Vic Peters Classic underway, Spring Gun, Cold Fusion and Mepunga Nicky were all fast heat w i n n e r s , a c c o r d i n g t o t h e knowledgeable Ron Arnold. SANDOWN announced the four runners in the hand-picked sprint race, the Shootout, including track record holder, Bekim Bale. With heavy scheduling in the warmer months of the year, there’s bound to be clashes. And Paul Dolan emphasised how important it is that the Ipswich Magical Puppy Auction doesn’t clash with local racing content across all three codes.

Man In The Tree pointed out that in some staying races, clubs are seeking the Best 32 to contest their big events.

However, in the same breath, he wonders if the powers-that-be don’t mean “any 32”

Blue Paws retirees (aka GAP in most states) will be muzzle-free,

according to NSW local government minister, Don Page.

“It will bring NSW into line with the other states,” he added. Major players: Group 1 Paws Of Thunder 520 metres FANCY WILL – 30.03 for the Will Power Syndicate and Anthony Azzopardi Group 1 Adelaide Cup 515 metres MEPUNGA NICKY – 29.45 for Barry Smith and Jeff Britton Group 2 Healesville Cup 350 metres MARBRO MAN – 19.27 for NSW mentor, Simon Brown Group 1 TOPGUN 525 metres ALLEN HARPER – 29.82 for Jan Wheeler and Graeme Bate Group 2 Lismore Cup 520 metres DUFFY – 30.50 for Maurie McArdle Group 2 All Stars 530 metres VOCAL ENFORCER – 30.34 for Andrew McLaren Group 2 City of Hume Cup 600 metres SHINTARO SAMAURI – 34.74 for the Late Night Poker Syndicate and Rod Clark Group 3 Mandurah Cup 492 metres LIVING IMAGE - 27.56 for Keith Harding

CUP OF CHEER HAVING RUN Best Of Night 25.52 to take out a heat, Dyna Tron was on a mission, with the first leg of that being the Geelong Cup… the first at the new Beckley Supercentre. And a week later the red brindle dog landed the Group 2 feature final in 25.61 for ‘Team Dailly’ and owner, Brendan Wheeler. Kennelmate of the winner, Dyna Bert finished second and Shereen Bale was next across the line. Six days after the Geelong Cup, the Shootout was run at Sandown, and we watched as track record holder, Bekim Bale breezed away with the event in 29.13 for Paul Wheeler and ‘Team Dailly’. The boys from Anakie were on a roll. In the Northern Rivers region of NSW at Casino, the Pop Northfield Maiden was run and won by Kidatee Addo, who completed the 411 metres in 23.26 for Brad Northfield, grandson

of the bloke whom the race takes its title. Following heats of the Gawler Cup at Princess Park, facts and figures pointed to Kalden Athena taking out the final, according to Paul Rehmann. And he was spot-on too, as the Troy Murray trained chaser landed the 531 metres race in 30.90, beating Aston Thomas and Aston Usain. ACROSS the Nullarbor, Laurence Torpy let us know that Vocal Enforcer took out the Schweppes All Stars in 30.34 at Cannington, downing Not In Kansas and Blue Goose. The night previous at Mandurah, the very much in-form Belarus broke his own record, running Mandurah’s 405 metres trip in 22.28 to snare a heat of the feature Chase. In Sydney town, Ron Arnold told how the final of the Vic Peters series drew together the best field he’s seen in the Group 1 event, and in a tough to pick race, he settled on Mr. Clydesdale who drew the inside alley. And whilst the on-course MC knows a good one when he sees it, it was Spring Gun that shot to the front and was never caught, clocking 29.75 when beating Mepunga Nicky and Zipping Catra at Wentworth Park. IN all likelihood, a deceased greyhound, Pedrosa will win the WA GOTY this year. But the star racer’s trainer, Paul Stuart has another one racing well, as Bautista took out a heat of the Young Stars. Improving by three lengths in the final, the solid sprinter registered 30.52 to beat Belarus and Star Keeping. CANNOT let it go unsaid that it was a terrific effort for Australia’s top owning team, the Wheelers, who had seven of the eight runners qualify into the Melbourne Cup final. Gary Ennis’ Enry Walt completed the line-up. It ended up in a first through seventh finish for ‘Team Wheeler’, with Dyna Tron winning in a new race record 29.21, defeating Shereen Bale and Allen Elroy. A roughie from NSW, the Anthony AzzopardI prepared Zipping Malfoy took out the Bold Trease Carnival Cup at Sandown on Melbourne Cup night, running the 715 metres journey in a new race record 41.79 to down Echelon and Slick Lee. Major players: Group 1 Melbourne Cup 515 metres DYNA TRON – 29.21 For Brendan Wheeler and ‘Team Dailly” Group 1 Vic Peters Memorial 520 metres SPRING GUN – 29.75 for Greg Board & Christine Oldfield

Group 1 Bold Trease Carnival Cup 715 metres ZIPPING MALFOY – 41.79 for Terry KIngcott and Anthony Azzopardi Group 2 The Great Chase 525 metres FULLY ADVANCED – 30.77 for Ron McCullagh Group 2 Geelong Cup 460 metres DYNA TRON – 25.61 for Brendan Wheeler and ‘Team Dailly’ Group 3 Macro Meats Shootout – 515 metres BEKIM BALE – 29.13 for Paul Wheeler and ‘Team Dailly’ Group 3 Young Stars Classic 530 metres BAUTISTA – 30.51 for Paul Stuart Group 3 Gawler Cup 531 metres KALDEN MAYHEM – 30.90 for Dan Biddle and Troy Murray

2011 YEAR IN REVIEW

October

2011 YEAR IN REVIEW

November

A Big Daddy Cool puppy arrives in the Czech Republic.

Cheers: The famous Wheeler and Bate combination land another Group event when Allen Harper won the TOPGUN at The Meadows.

Former Albury butcher. Maurie McArdle with Lismore Cup winner. Duffy.

Penny's Angel with trainer, Terry Penny.

Kidalee Addo landed the Pop Northfield Maiden at Casino.

Dyna Tron landed the Geelong and Melbourne Cups in an amazing three weeks of racing.

Spring Gun won six straight at Wentworth Park, including the Centrebet Vic Peters Classic in 29.75.


POSITIVE STANCE SEEMS that all the good “goss” was about Queensland. and the way racing is conducted there.

Paul Dolan explained the problems that local residents expect to inherit when the complex at Deagon is built.

Quite a humorous one regards the

person who told the local council he reckoned on “thousands coming into our suburb at night time, creating chaos and urinating in the streets”.

“Doggsie” responded with, “Thousands of people attending harness and greyhound racing each week. I’d like to see that!” However, the reality is there won’t be any cars parked in the streets, other than those belonging to the residents, as there’s a park set aside for 400 vehicles. A PLETHORA of Group race action occurs at this time each year, with events such as the Brisbane Cup and Summer Cup in full swing.

Opening the month on a high was Glen Gallon that trainer, Tony Brett gave a real chance in a pre-race interview.

RYLEE’S ENFORCER won the

Capalaba Cup along the grassy straight track in 19.42, snipping a half length off his own standard.

A week later, Greg Stella’s speedster then returned to Capalaba and reduced the record even further to 19.40.

Then Chevez traversed Albion Park’s 395 metres in 22.51 and busted Shiokaze’s mark,

Again in Queensland, a press release told how the United Queensland Greyhound Association had a list of key issues that Racing Queensland should amend, consider and/or adopt.

According to UQGA President, John Falvey, “RQ knows we will hold it accountable for its actions, and the days of the industry blindly acceding to RQ proposals are over.”

OVER in SA, Paul Rehmann said that Angle Park will conduct races over 388 metres, thus continuing the “breed fort speed trend.”

If more tracks adopt a similar formula then pretty soon we’ll see the races such as the 388 metres Adelaide Cup being run!

FOUND the story in “On The Line” that really hit home.

Peter Pearson revealed an

incident at Warragul when the staff at Sky Channel had the race results on-screen prior to the said result being displayed at the track.

As a racecourse judge, I know only too well where the Club Manager’s boot stops after such occurrences.

And it hurts! THE Chris tmas Gift got

underway in NSW, and we saw Noble Pedro break the time barrier, running 29.43 to shave .01 from Queen Lauryn’s record time.

In Hobart, Dyna Tron continued his winning streak at the highest level by taking out the Hobart Thousand, downing Rewind by a nose.

And at The Meadows, Heston Bale asserted his authority on the Silver Chief series by clocking an amazing 29.45 in a heat, which decimated the previous 29.61 record set by Turanza Bale.

AS ALWAYS, newspapers rely on photographic content, and on behalf of NGF I’d like to thank the shutterbugs who supply those fantastic images of the action around the nation.

In Victoria there’s Paul Munt, Peter Bryce, Karen Giblin and Clint Anderson, whilst Craig Youll and his team work at Richmond and Wenty

Park in NSW, with Rob Sheeley, Lisa Vanderstok and Clarinda Campbell doing the country circuit.

In Queensland there’s none better than Corey Pearce and Rick O’Donnell, in SA its Wally Bulyga who snaps the action and across the Nullarbor, Joe Mulder is the Cannington photographer.

All the best for the New Year folks... party hard!

Please take it easy on the road, as that way I can catch up with you in 2012. Major players: Group 1 Hobart Thousand 461 metres DYNA TRON – 25.85 for ‘Team Dailly’ and Brendan Wheeler Group 1 Brisbane Cup 520 metres GLEN GALLON – 30.10 for the Velocity Lodge Syndicate and Tony Brett Group 2 Ballarat Cup 450 metres UP AND AWAY – 25.23 for Ann Sinnot and Graeme Bate Group 2 Dapto Puppy Classic 520 metres NO RULES LEAGUE – 30.10 for the Bertinato clan and George Micallef Group 3 Christmas Gift 520 metres NOBLE PEDRO – 29.43 for Mary Wright and Tim Caines

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December

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MYSTIC APPLE had to really tough it out over the concluding stages to land the 650 metres Group 1 Gold 1242 Sale Cup at the traditional Boxing Day meet-ing.

After leading and being run down in a heat, most expected Mystic Apple to lead again in the $75,000 to the winner final.

Punters had opted for fastest qualifier, Zipping Lad, who drew the pink, as their choice, sending him to the traps on top at $2.60.

Granduer, who’d only quali-fied as a reserve, had gained a run due to the scratching of Shima-guni, and from box six was sec-ond elect at $4.40.

Local hope, Kinga Will from the inside trap at $5.20 was third in the betting, whilst Mystic Ap-ple from the three was the only other runner under double figure odds at $6.30.

The remaining four were Lek-tra Jay ($10.80), Lasting Effect ($21.70), Knocka Knows All ($23.10) and Kinga Zac ($23.10), although that didn’t reflect on the evenness of the field, with just over four lengths on the clock separating the eight contestants.

At boxrise it was a fairly even start before Mystic Apple put the foot down and broke clear, while Zipping Lad, Knocka Knows All and Kinga Will were handily placed.

Down to the first mark it was Mystic Apple in charge in 6.09 holding a two lengths break on Zipping Lad, with a length to Knocka Knows All.

Out of the straight and around to the back, Mystic Apple was in charge, attempting to run them off their legs and posted 16.10 for the second section with his lead nearly three lengths over Zipping Lad and there was a similar gap to Knocka Knows All, with the oth-ers strung out behind.

Mystic Apple went past the third marker in 25.31, but Zipping Lad was almost on his hammer and Knocka Knows All had closed, along with Lasting Effect and then there was a gap to the rest.

They were coming at Mystic Apple thick and fast on the home turn, with Zipping Lad issuing his claim, but the leader wasn’t pre-pared to surrender and helped his own cause by taking the shortest route through the bend, whilst his challengers went wider.

In the drive to the wire Mystic Apple showed a lot of grit when trying stave-off the late lunge from Zipping Lad.

After a short deliberation by the judge it was Mystic Apple’s number that went into the frame.

He’d hung on to score by a neck over Zipping Lad, with Granduer flying home late for third, just three quarters of a length adrift.

Next in was Lasting Effect, who was a length off third, while Knocka Knows All and Lektra Jay were fifth and sixth respec-tively, just a nose by a nose off fourth, making two and a quarter lengths between the first six home.

Litter brothers Kinga Will and Kinga Zac filled the last two plac-ings.

All accolades go to the winner though, as he carved out flying sections and had to withstand all strong finishes of the hardened stayers to score in 37.42, which ironically was the Best Of Night time from the heats, handed in by Zipping Lad.

Owned and trained by Val Awramenko, Mystic Apple, a son of Hallucinate and Spiral Siyan, has been around 54 times for 25 wins and 11 placings, earning prizemoney of $190,850.

We caught up with Val, who told us, “Last week he was a little bit underdone, as he’d only had the one ‘650’, I’d missed out on a gallop with him before the heats.”

“Circumstances decreed that I couldn’t run him; there was noth-ing I could do about it and I paid the penalty.”

“I thought he was the only dog in the race that would im-prove on his heat, as all the others had been running over the 700’s, I thought he’d go two or three lengths better.”

“I knew he’d lead again, and when he’s right and fit it takes a good dog to run him down.”

“Well really when he’s right, they don’t run him down.”

Val gave us an interesting insight into Mystic Apple: “I had a Mystic Apple years ago, and this bloke was identical to him, almost a clone, which is why I used to name again.”

We asked Val what was on the agenda for his racer.

“He’ll be having a ‘600’ at The Meadows next and then it’ll be back to sprinting.”

“I’ll have a go at the Horsham Cup with him, and the Australian Cup; I think 600 will be as far as I’ll run him from now on.”

Val added, “I registered him for stud duties a while ago, so if anyone is interested in a service to him, just give me a call.”

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Sale GM, Des Dooley heads back to the presentation area with Val Awramenko and Mystic Apple after the honest top grade city sprinter outstayed his rivals to clinch the Group 1 $75,000 to the winner Sale Cup on Boxing Day.

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The apple of his owner’s eye: A vey contented Mystic Apple after his Sale Cup success.


CAPE HAWKE is on target to go through the Silver Chief series un-beaten after returning equal Best Of Night 29.77 to annex a semi-final last Saturday

The Terry Wales owned chaser was all the rage at $1.70 favourite and flew the lids, clocking 5.04 to show the way over Wongawilli Bruno and Eurico Bale heading into the first turn.

Stepping on the gas, Cape Hawke set the race up along the back and completed the second phase in a slick 17.54, holding a five lengths break over Soda Boy and Wongawilli Simon. With a wing on each paw, the Jamie Ennis trained son of Where’s Pedro and Viva Odessa cleared out for a seven and a half lengths win over Soda Boy, while Hansli Bale avoided trouble in the roughly run race and finished third. “Hopefully he’ll fly the lids again in Sunday’s Silver Chief final,” said Jamie Ennis of his charge, Cape Hawke.

“He’s come through the past two weeks okay, and if he can replicate those splits, you must be a good chance (of winning).”

Jamie was referring to the (fast) 5.04 and 17.54 that Cape Hawke ran in his semi win last weekend.

“With what’s drawn around him, I don’t think that box seven is too bad for Cape Hawke.”

“Dogs (of this age) don’t like other dogs coming across them, and many take the ‘softer’ option. (let those coming across have their way).”

“He tends to race well at The Meadows, as he did all of his early education there and really likes the track.”

“I do think the box draw has evened-up the race, because obvi-ously if Heston Bale had the eight and him (Cape Hawke) in seven… well I think Heston Bale would be a certainty.”

“It’s a very good Silver Chief in that there are (at least) three dogs in it

that have the performed with distinc-tion during the past couple of months.”

“I’m going into the race hopeful, but also with the belief that wide draws at The Meadows aren’t ideal,” Jamie concluded.

RECENT Brisbane Cup winner, Glen Gallon ($1.60 fav) was in peak form at The Meadows last weekend and made it through to the Group 1 Silver Chief final.

From box five at the 525 metres start, the Tony Brett trained model of consistency began a bit sluggishly but cut to the rail and was third behind the pacesetting Why Not Happy and Whispering Wind in 5.06 a lap out.

The Queenslander took over along the back and was narrowly ahead of Whispering Wind at the next checkpoint in 17.81.

But the son of Flying Stanley and Incoherent whizzed away in the home straight and made it four consecutive wins for the Velocity Lodge Partners Syndicate when taking out the first semi.

Notching his 12th win from 22 starts, he downed Whispering Wind by almost nine lengths in equal Best Of Night 29.77, with Flip Bale rally-ing into third place, three quarters of a length adrift. IDEALLY BOXED in the two, Hutmaker ($2.80 fav) was a good 29.85 winner of a Silver Chief semi-final. Raced by Rob Britton, the son of Premier Fantasy and Beekeeper had landed a heat in 29.96 the previous week and showed there’s still plenty of improvement in him.

In front from the outset, Hut-maker was always going sweetly, and after recording splits of 5.08 and 17.72, he turned for the run-in with a race winning break. Securing his 10th career victory after 30 attempts, the July 2009 whelp coasted across the line nine and a half lengths clear of McCosker Speed, while Rockadore railed home for third. GODSEND, the other semi win-ner, put plenty of value into the multi-ple bet types. A $19.70 chance drawn the five trap, the son of Bombastic Shiraz and Sensation Lee cut to the fence at boxrise to lead Joshua and Heston Bale around the initial corner, having posted 5.12. The Sergio Buccilli owned racer powered along the back and held a two lengths lead over Mepunga Geor-die in 17.82 nearing the final bend. Although the tens-on pop, Heston Bale extricated himself from the pack and flashed home for second, it was the Jason Thompson trained Godsend that greeted the judge a length and three quarters ahead in a new PB 30.02, while Mepunga Geordie wound up third. It was the third win from seven starts at The Meadows for Godsend, whilst his CV shows 14 starts for six wins and five placings. That time (30.02) should also see the Pearcedale based dog start an out-sider again in this weekend’s $75,000 to the winner final, whilst Flip Bale and Mepunga Geordie made the re-serves bench in the ‘black type’ clas-sic.

WITH THREE greyhounds registering Best Of Night 29.77 last weekend, and Hutmaker running the 525 me-tres in 29.85 to win a semi-final, will early pace determine the outcome of this year’s Silver Chief final at The Meadows on Sunday night?

And the box draw hasn’t done much to assist some of the better credentialled candidates, with record breaker, Heston Bale in the three and Brisbane Cup winner, Glen Gallon in the eight.

From my perspective, I believe that Cape Hawke can and will lead from box seven, with his danger be-ing the stronger Hutmaker, who is set to exit the two trap.

Hutmaker is an interesting run-ner, as his trainer, Rob Britton had an Irish campaign mapped-out for him in 2011.

“I’m just happy that Hutmaker is in the final of the Silver Chief,” said Rob Britton. “I’d probably have pre-ferred him a little further out, as he gets off the track a little.”

“But it’s such a good field and whatever greyhound wins is going to need a bit of luck.”

“With a couple of pacy dogs in it, if Heston Bale gets a crack at them he’ll win. He’s got lengths on them if he gets out cleanly.”

“But really, if you take him out of the equation it’s still a very good field.”

“If Hutmaker comes out smartly and is amongst the first four passing the post the first time then he’s in it with a good chance.”

“Hutmaker was one of those dogs that was going to Ireland for the Derby at Shelbourne Park, and we had him vaccinated for that trip.”

I did wonder if that variation to his training regime had a bearing on his preparation for racing in Victoria after the trip was abandoned.

“No, it was injury that interrupted his preparation here,” the Lara men-tor exclaimed.

“He’s still only two and a half and has had three serious injuries. Every time I’ve got five or six weeks into a campaign for him, he broke down, so consequently we haven’t seen the best of him yet.”

“He does prefer The Meadows to Sandown Park, and with his pace, you’d think he’d be suited to horse-shoe shaped tracks, but he hasn’t shown that as yet.”

“The box draw hasn’t favoured most of the better credentialled run-ners either, so it keeps him in conten-tion,“ Rob told us.

CAPE HAWKE, who been racing in the shadow of Heston Bale and Bekim Bale, has been consistently fast during this sapling series and has already run a track record at San-down, so should be a tough nut to crack.

Prepared by Jamie Ennis, his ability to begin quickly at The Mead-ows is a real asset, especially as Heston Bale is hit-and-miss when drawn near the rail, and box three could prove quite awkward again.

But don’t get me wrong, as when Heston Bale is on song he’s a very slippery customer, as his recent Meadows track record-breaking 29.45 performance clearly indicates.

GLEN GALLON came from the centre draw to win a semi in 29.77, but he’s been allocated the pink vest this time, and that’s not ideal for the sprint trip around the Broad-meadows layout.

Trained by Tony Brett, he recently landed the Brisbane Cup at Albion Park and will be attempting to make it back to back Group 1 victo-ries when he lines up on New Year’s Day.

GODSEND found

his best form to snare a semi in a new PB 30.02 after leading through-out from a centre alley.

And whilst the Jason Thompson prepared chaser has the prized inside trap in the final, he would need to improve by over four lengths on the clock to beat them home.

If there’s to be a shock result then maybe Soda Boy could be the one.

He’s won seven of his past nine starts and did pull ground from Cape Hawke before finishing second last weekend.

But most of all, he’s in the power-ful Peter Giles kennel at Tanjil South, so must be kept safe.

Realistically, the fawn dog needs to begin fast from the six alley then possie-up just off the speed to get the best possible chance of gaining Group 1 glory.

Like the trainers, I too found it a tough race to pick the winner, and that’s bound to translate into it be-coming a great on-course betting duel. SELECTIONS HUTMAKER Cape Hawke Heston Bale Soda Boy

Brooke Mazzonetto, Jamie Ennis and Cape Hawke, who trounced his rivals in a Silver Chief semi, winning by seven and a half lengths in 29.77.

Robert Britton with Hutmaker, who has regained his confidence and form to post his second win in a row at The Meadows, clocking a new PB 29.85.


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ANGLE PARK, December 21 R1 COOL SOLUTION 9.22 R2 TOMBLIBOOS 9.11 R3 ALABAMA SIYAN 4.58 R4 MR. DEFIANT 4.48 R5 FARENHEIT FANCY 4.49 R6 LOUD MOUSE 4.44 R7 BENZEL BALE 4.53 R8 LONG GULLY SAM 4.67 R9 NICKY THE WEAPON 4.50 R10 PRAGMATIC 4.50 R11 NOT MY SON 4.47 BALLARAT, December 21 R2 PURE SPACE 8.50 R3 JENNIFER ELLEN 6.59, 11.42 R4 TUBESMAN 8.33B R5 USAIN'S FAULT 6.59, 11.34 R6 COMFREY 17.91B, 23.45B R7 QUIET BRAD 11.82B, 16.78 R8 SUPER TRAIN 6.53=B, 11.34 R9 MEPUNGA WEBER 8.37 R10 KELEVRA 6.53=B, 11.28B R11 SNOW SATOSSA 8.55 R12 SARSAPARILLA 6.72, NO MORE STRESS 11.49 ALBION PARK, December 21 R1 BOGIE REALTY 7.24 R2 COLOURED SANDS 7.35 R3 GUNNA DO THAT 7.20B R4 ELECTRIC EBAY 7.40 R5 ROMAN EMPRESS 7.31 R6 MISS CONCHITA 10.79 R7 CASCADE COBRA 10.76B R8 TAUTO 5.74, 17.53 R9 CHARLIE CRUSADER 10.95 R10 EARLY HARVEST 10.90 THE MEADOWS, December 21 R1 ETHEL BALE 5.18, 18.12 R2 ALIS BALE 5.27, ADELFI 18.35 R3 ARVO'S VIXEN 5.00B, PROVEN HAVANA 17.98 R4 SPA IZZY 5.15, BINDI WAVES 18.09 R5 BARBARA BALE 5.08, 17.91 R6 GLAMOROUS DENISE 5.09, CARLINGFORD FINN 18.05 R7 ENTICE ME JULIET 5.01, 17.79B R8 BRENNA BALE 5.11, 17.99 R9 FINEST RESULT 5.13, ROXY'S FLAME 18.13 R10 PACQUIAO 9.14B, 22.25B R11 SCHNELLE FLYER 5.10, NOVA VITE 17.88 R12 LAURIE VALENTINE 5.12, BOROUGH BOOF 18.03 SALE , December 21 R1 SHE'S ATOMIC 5.18B, 13.85 R2 PAZZA RAZZA 5.23, DR. TYE 14.12 R3 BUMP INTO YOU 5.25, 13.84 R4 JAY JAY'S GIRL 5.21, 13.83B R5 ALPE D'HUEZ 16.43B, 25.45B R6 WORTHY EFFORT 9.44, WHERE'S TOM 18.28 R7 PRIDE OF STEALTH 9.44, 18.24 R8 BELJAY BLITZ 9.39B, 18.22B R9 BUCKLEY ROSE 5.24, 13.85 R10 LIBERTY 5.25, 13.90 R11 EL BLACK GALO 5.26, 13.93 R12 SOUTHWOOD STONE 5.33, 14.00 ANGLE PARK, December 22 R1 LONG GULLY JACOB 4.52 R2 SWEET HONEY PIE 4.55 R3 LA GARDA 4.55 R4 ON THIS DAY 4.50 R5 RUARC ENTITY 9.06 R6 FULL EMBARGO 4.48 R7 EVACUATION 4.50 R8 WHERE'S PANCHO 4.47 R9 LA REGINA 8.97 R10 MIGHTY BOB 4.55 R11 IZZY MAI 4.52 ALBION PARK, December 22 R1 ONSHORE SPECIAL 5.85, BLUE CHARIZARD 17.56 R2 SISTER SLEDGE 5.88, LIGHTS ON 17.80 R3 CORK HARBOUR 5.77, RUNAWAY REBEL 17.62 R4 WALTZ WITH ME 10.11=B, 22.14 R5 NIGHT SHIVERS 5.73B, SOHO MAX 17.48 R6 ISADEL 10.11=B, 22.05B R7 BOGIE KING 5.80, 17.44 R8 ABILITY TO SPEED 5.73, 17.35B R9 BLACKBERRY 5.81, 17.47 R10 REDEX 5.84, 17.43 ELWICK (HOB), December 22 R1 MADDISON DEE 5.16, FERARO KARMA 11.22 R2 DEMONSTROUS 5.10B R3 SILENT GIGGLE 5.15, 11.34 R4 FUEL 5.25 R5 WHITNEY'S ROSE 5.26 R6 KATSIDIS 5.08B, 11.13B R7 WICKED MAGIC 5.20, 11.34 R8 HELLYEAH JACKO 5.25, 11.45 R9 EMERGENCE 5.26, 11.37 R10 KIMBO SLICE 5.35, 11.59 R11 ELUSIVE OCTANE 5.23, 11.42 GEELONG, December 22 R1 TALON MISS 8.46 R2 IGNACIO 8.24 R3 BIG POPPER 8.42 R4 WANALTA PRINCESS 8.39 R5 MINI MITCH 6.30, 11.35 R6 MISS TREW STAR 8.11Rec R7 BATTINA BALE 6.30, 11.28 R8 CARRAK 6.28 R9 PLANKTON 8.32 R10 SISCO SHADOW 8.24 R11 HOT OR NOT 8.40 R12 PEDRO'S LIFE 6.59, 11.36 SANDOWN, December 22 R1 OZZ MAGIC 5.04, 18.84 R2 MISS VIXEN 16.00, 30.74 R3 ADELLE BALE 15.84, 30.68= R4 GULA BALE 5.10 R5 WITCH'S POTION 5.06, 18.85 R6 ZARA ZULU 5.11 R7 IRMA BALE 5.04, 18.84 R8 ZIPPSTAR 5.03, DAVID BALE 19.04 R9 DOUBLE JEOPARDY 15.83B, 30.68=B R10 KEEP ME COVERED 5.16 R11 LEKTRA EXPRESS 4.97B, 18.80B WARRAGUL, December 22 R1 SHAW IS COOL 8.46 R2 DEE'S BOY 6.78, RETTAK 11.78 R3 ANGRY PIRATE 8.56 R4 GILLWARTZ 8.61 R5 PAUL'S ON FIRE 8.61 R6 DUCKY LEE 6.64B, 11.56 R7 BETTER STATE 8.61 R8 BALMAIN BUG 6.75, LOUIE LANE 11.67 R9 FRIED RICE 8.48 R10 SAN TAN SCUFFY 6.67, 11.55B R11 TOTAL DOMINATION 8.40 R12 TOOPAEUS GOLD 8.54 GAWLER, December 23 R1 BRINDLE TYSON 8.80 R2 TRU AUSSIE 8.91 R3 OUR COOL LEXIE 8.77 R4 EMMA'S A FLYER 8.82 R5 GEORGIA JUNGLE 8.78 GEELONG, December 23 R1 LEKTRA CHAINSAW 6.53=B, LEKTRA FRAZIER 11.42 R2 DIJAMAKA KEEN 5.47, 17.63 R3 CRYSTAL STATE 8.37 R4 SHIFTY MIFTY 8.32 R5 CAROL BALE 6.62, HIAVACKOVA 11.43 R6 SOUTHWOOD BARGE 6.53=B, 11.24B R7 IRON BRIAN 9.54B, ICEBOX 21.85B R8 BRYNNE BALE 5.38, 17.26 R9 PEDRO'S ASSASSIN 6.58, 11.40 R10 GIGGLE GRANGE 5.42 R11 SUPER NITRO 8.36 R12 SIENNA SAL 8.28B

IPSWICH, December 23 R7 WESTEND STAR 5.45, SNEAKY SPIRIT 18.67B R8 SMART BABE 13.56 R9 BOGIE BELTAH 11.47B, 25.08 R10 CLASSIC JO 13.50 TRARALGON, December 23 R1 NAMAZAKE 5.06 R2 SHE'S SLICK 5.47, 17.10 R3 BULL RIDE 5.52, MICKIE GEE 17.00 R4 TAYLOR'S TRAIN 5.04=B R5 DI JAMAICA 5.38B, 16.89 R6 SHE'S DELICATE 5.50, 17.09 R7 GREYSYND NITRO 5.44, 16.84B R8 ANGELS SING 5.42, 16.89 R10 STEADFAST PATCH 5.04=B R11 JORDAN TO ADEN 5.04=B THE MEADOWS, December 24 R1 MALIBU 5.13, 17.99 R2 DYNA MORRIS 5.14, 17.73 R3 BOGGY SPITFIRE 5.13, DYNA DIGGER 17.92 R4 DYNA KATE 8.98B, 22.07B R5 WHY NOT HAPPY 5.06, GLEN GALLON 17.81 R6 CAPE HAWKE 5.04, 17.54=B R7 GODSEND 5.12, 17.82 R8 DYNA TRON 5.02B, 17.54=B R9 HUTMAKER 5.08, 17.72 R10 KENNY POWERS 5.08, 17.92 R11 FOTOULA BALE 5.06, 17.84 WARRNAMBOOL, December 24 R1 SO CHIQUE 8.59=B R2 CARRY ON STEVE 8.62 R3 TOP END MATE 6.77, JAY BEE CEE 18.84 R4 MICK'S WAVE 17.50 R5 WILSON'S VENOM 6.64, 11.64 R6 WHERE'S LORRY 8.59=B R7 OUR MATE HENRY 6.61, 11.55 R8 KREUZER ON FIRE 6.59B, 11.47B R9 COSMIC GAMBLER 17.77 R10 HAWKETTE 8.59=B R11 DON'S FLASH 8.59=B R12 COOL ELEGANCE 6.67, 11.68 ANGLE PARK, December 26 R1 MADE TO SILENCE 4.58 R2 ANWEN BALE 4.58 R3 JUST CHASES 4.55 R4 PROBIE 4.50 R5 JAVED BALE 4.52 R6 KOUBEK 4.58 R7 ALLEN CHANG 4.55 R8 BLUE SUEDE 4.53 R9 LEGAL ISSUE 4.21 R10 TEDDY BEAR SAV 4.53 R11 CURLWAA HOPE 4.57 ALBION PARK, December 26 R1 DASHING NIKITA 5.91, 17.85 R2 DEUTRONIUM 5.81, 17.60 R3 FIVE TO FIVE 5.81, 17.70 R4 COOL FLAME 5.74B, 17.47 R5 TOUGH AS 5.75, 17.36B R6 DAYS OF TUNZA 5.77, VOODOO TEWIN 17.67 R7 MAD MULLET 10.16, TIME WILL TELL 22.41B R8 SOHO MAX 5.79, 17.45 R9 BROOKVALE STAR 5.81, OBI WAN 17.72 R10 DEGAS VEGAS 5.81, 17.44 HEALESVILLE, December 26 R1 CRAFTY TONI 6.74 R2 SIENNA LEE 6.70 R3 CHEWY'S GIRL 6.72 R4 VROOM VROOM VEE 6.62=B R5 SMOKY'S TURN 6.64 R6 VISION OF TIME 6.68 R7 BARNEY'S PRIDE 6.56B R8 BALOTELLI 6.68 R9 FITZY 6.72 R10 ALWAYS PUZZLED 6.62=B LAUNCESTON, December 26 R1 SPICE OF LIFE 5.17 R2 FERARO DREAMS 5.06 R3 SHIRLEYS JOY 5.02 R4 MYTHICAL FLYER 9.59, 22.73 R5 BUCKLE UP MYKE 5.13, 17.86 R6 MISS ROMAN NOSE 5.11 R7 CANYENERO 5.10, 18.01 R8 MEGASTAR SPARGO 5.07B R9 BYRON'S CHOICE 5.17 R10 JONNY RINGER 5.08 SALE , December 26 R1 COOL AND FANCY 5.33, 14.02 R2 BURCOV NICOLE 5.26, 13.99 R3 MOLGALO 5.13, LEKTRA FRAZIER 14.01 R4 ARVO'S TWINK 5.15, 13.81 R5 BURN NOTICE 5.23, WHELAN 13.80 R6 ARVO'S VIXEN 5.18, PEGGY MAY 13.74B R7 ELITE FAIRY 9.12, DAINTREE ROCKET 18.30BSam R8 MYSTIC APPLE 16.10B, 25.31B R9 DESTRUCTINATOR 9.48B R10 KING FOX 5.25, 13.94 R11 KING BENNY 5.28, 13.81 R12 BUCKLEY ROSE 5.26, 13.92 WARRNAMBOOL, December 26 R1 GOTTA BE DAIRE 6.84 R2 MEPUNGA JAYELLE 6.72, 11.81 R3 IKARI HONCHO 6.76, 11.75 R4 IKARI PEDRO 6.82, 11.85 R5 WATTA INNINGS 6.67, 11.70 R6 MALDINI'S MOTION 6.85, 11.92 R7 KIARNI MISS 6.68, 11.71 R8 OLWYN 6.65=B, 11.68 R9 ECKLIN SNIFFER 6.79, KING LARRY 11.87 R10 NOOSA TIGER 6.82, EL TWISTO 11.94 R11 SECRET SHUFFLER 6.76, 11.75 R12 MAHALO RHODE 6.65=B, 11.67B GAWLER, December 27 R2 DIRT TRACK FLYER 3.28 R3 BLUEBUSH ROSE 3.19 R6 TAROT BALE 8.89 R7 GRAN'S GOON 3.25 R8 SO ELITE 3.21 R10 SNUGGLE ME 3.23 R11 CRITERION 3.19 IPSWICH, December 27 R1 CAST IRON CAKE 13.58 R2 MJALA M'LADY 5.37B, DODGY BOB 18.38 R3 A LITTLE PECK 13.83 R4 HEZA CONTENDER 13.72 R5 MR. THURSTON 5.41, 18.71B R6 TINY TALENT 5.42, 18.72 R7 SOLD IT 13.78 R8 JIMI CHEWS SHOES 13.60 R9 QUIET ACHIEVER 11.52B, PRAWNTASTIC 25.93 R10 LUSINA 13.53B WARRNAMBOOL, December 27 R1 KEEPER OF ROSES 6.78 R2 TIME FOR FUN 6.67, 11.65 R3 FLAME GRILLE 6.78, 11.85 R4 MCLAREN 8.78 R5 DON'T KNOCKA HIM 6.52B, 11.38B R6 RIVIERA MISS 6.58 R7 CRUISING OAK 8.64 R8 BIDDY BALE 6.63, 11.62 R9 CHYNA RUN 8.55B R10 ALANA MISS 8.60 R11 HOT OR NOT 8.72 R12 CALICO KING 8.62 WARRAGUL, December 27 R1 VIXEN RED 8.25 R2 SOOTY SMITH 8.41 R3 ARNIE'S STAR 8.31 R4 SANDY BUBBA 8.35 R5 AMADO 8.28 R6 GUPPA GEE 8.47 R7 CLASSY MALDINI 8.16B R8 ABSINTH SHOT 6.49B, 11.23B R9 ENTICE ME JULIET 8.20 R10 ARVO'S SPICE 8.29

SIZZLING SECTIONALS

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ployees to consider and ac-knowledge integrity responsi-bilities, at least annually. One such rule states that certain GRV employees are not permitted to be involved in any form of betting on any grey-hound racing event. As an extension of recent investigations from the Office of the RIC, the GRV Integrity Sub-Committee (ISC) has de-termined that two GRV em-ployees be disciplined for inap-propriate betting practises.

Accordingly, one fulltime GRV staff member has been dismissed and another part-time employee has received a First and Final warning. It is important to note that following this total investiga-tion, GRV is satisfied that there is no evidence or suggestion that any collusion or corrupt practices have taken place. There are no further matters being investigated by the ISC.

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ONCE AGAIN Dapto staged a double header last week, with first cab off the rank being the Wednesday night fixture when a veteran chaser returned to the winner’s list. Just turning four years-old, Moonshine Caddie has recently had a change of kennel and is now prepared by George Mi-callefn who put the polish on No Rules League when a recent win-ner of the Winnebago Classic at the course. Stepping out over the middle distance, Moonshine Caddie had been out of the major end of prizemoney for quite a few starts but this time was well served at the start.

Exiting box five, Moonshine Caddie jumped fast, as too did Go Wild Annie, who had drawn right alongside.

In the straight the first time Moonshine Caddie took up the front runner’s role and was enjoy-ing being on his own as they left the one lap mark astern. Moonshine Caddie took them to the back, while Go Cyril Go worked into second place and Hottie Dos was next.

A veteran of 87 career starts, she turned for home in front, with Go Cyril Go gradually cutting back the margin. But Moonshine Caddie ‘lifted’ sufficiently, holding out Go Cyril Go to score by three quarters of a length, completing the 600 metres excursion in 35.04, with Georgie Lyn occupying third place, a fur-ther one and three quarter lengths away. Moonshine Caddie, by Hallu-

cinate from Liana Bella, has a CV that reveals 14 wins and 29 plac-ings.

Go Cyril Go (Most Awesome x Cyclone Mini), another four year-old veteran, has notched six wins and 37 placings from on 120 starts for trainer, Sheila Lewis, whilst Georgie Lyn (Kadichia Lad x Sovereign City), prepared by Lyn Tsohalis, after 33 career starts has collected four wins and eight placings.

Another winner on the card that had been off the winner’s list for some time was Certify, who rectified that via a strong win in the Lakeline Butchery Stake over 520 metres. When the lids rose the best away was the rail’s runner, Junior Dossantos, while Rybenbrook Britt from six and Certify from two were also quickly into stride. Going to the back Junior Dos-santos held the front, however, Certify had the leader in his sights and by the top bend had assumed control. Certify turned for home in front, and despite Junior Dossan-tos still in close proximity, he pulled out plenty.

Clinging on, he scored by three quarters of a length in a smart 29.91, with third placed Rybenbrook Britt a further one and a quarter lengths away.

Certify is by Bombastic Shiraz out of Crafty Witch, trained by Neil Staines, has had 22 career starts for four wins and 10 placings.

Carol Walker’s Junior Dos-santos (Prue Octane x Dos San-tos) has raced 18 times, produc-ing seven wins and one placings, whilst the Andy Lord trained Ry-benbrook Britt (Bombastic Shiraz x Flick The Switch) from 21 career starts has yielded six wins and 12 placings.

Ray Steele was a relieved man when Bit Sassy won her first race in the Dapto Dining Maiden over 520 metres. From box eight, Bit Sassy was away well, with Plastic Cac-tus from the inside alley railing through to be prominent at the first corner, along with Porcelain Steel, who made it a line of three. Porcelain Steel and Bit Sassy broke away into the back before Bit Sassy worked to the front, although Porcelain Steel was not dropping off too far. Turning for home Bit Sassy held a slight advantage, and de-spite Porcelain Steel continuing to ‘lift’, she held on to score by a half length to Porcelain Steel in 30.46, with Plastic Cactus third, a further two and three quarter lengths away. Bit Sassy, by Bit Chili from Meredith Grey, scored at her third start.

Porcelain Steel (Pure Octane x Hidden Assets), trained by Neil Staines, has raced just twice to date, whilst the Gary Adams trained Plastic Cactus (Laurie Banner x Gazsha) has had just 2 starts with a win and a placing.

NSW

Ron Arnold


ON A NIGHT that featured four semi-finals of the Silver Chief series, there were three chasers that registered 29.77 Best Of Night honours at The Meadows last Saturday.

Glen Gallon and Cape Hawke were two of those, whilst the other was Dyna Morris, a $5.00 chance who was a big winner, and one of four greyhounds with the “Dyna” prefix to sample success on the night. Kick-starting the run of the Brendan Wheeler owned chasers was Dyna Mor-ris, who donned the stripe vest and showed more pace than his rivals to lead from go to whoa in the 525 metres Sea-sons Greetings Grade 5. After recording splits of 5.14 and 17.73, the ‘Team Dailly’ trained son of Collision and Gold Rush Bale scored a runaway nine lengths victory over Aleta

Allen, who chased the leader throughout, with third placed McDoom rallying home after bungling the jump.

Dyna Morris, who clocked 29.77, has raced 52 times, yielding 12 wins and 12 placings for $55,400 in stakes.

IT WAS JUST 22 minutes later that Dyna Digger kept the flag flying for ‘Team Dailly’ and Brendan Wheeler by taking out the Mixed 4th/5th Grade.

After a tardy beginning from the rails draw, Dyna Digger ($5.60) settled down beyond midfield, with the front running

Boggy Spitfire recording 5.13 to lead Chief Bambury around the initial bend.

The red fawn son of Where’s Pedro and Dyna Panama then improved along the rail, then after Chief Bambury and Boggy Spitfire knocked each other over, he found the lead, running 17.92 coming off the back.

Proving far too good in the run to the judge, Dyna Digger scored by two and a half lengths to Disraeli in 30.12, while kennelmate of the winner, Dyna Steal wound up third.

From 40 raceday appearances, Dyna Digger has notched 10 wins, 11 placings and $28,385 in prizemoney.

ANOTHER 23 minutes elapsed be-fore Brendan Wheeler teamed with Graeme Bate to make it a treble.

Exiting the five gate at pace in the 600 metres Macro Meats Mixed 4th/5th Grade, Dyna Kate highballed along in front, registering sections of 8.98 and 22.07 to demoralise her rivals.

Having led by over four lengths over Sheza Weetbix rounding the final bend, the sister of Dyna Morris charged past the post five and a half lengths clear of the luckless Echelon in 34.77, with Proven Mayhem third.

It was the first middle distance win at The Meadows for Dyna Kate, whose career stats reveal 14 wins and nine plac-ings from 41 outings, collecting $43,905 along the way.

AS ANTICIPATED by most, the very much in-form Dyna Tron was a class above them in the 525 metres MTD Free For All, making it six wins from 13 at-tempts at the Broadmeadows layout.

A pleasantly surprisingly aspect for punters was that the Geelong Cup, Bris-bane Cup and Hobart Thousand winner returned $1.50 on SuperTAB.

After spearing to the rail in the blue singlet, Dyna Tron was relentless in his pursuit of excellence, running out an all the way five and a half lengths winner over Star Diamond in 29.96, with a cou-

ple of lengths to Select Breaker grabbing the skinny end of the prize.

Trained at Anakie by ‘Team Dailly’, Brendan Wheeler owned brother of both Dyna Morris and Dyna Kate racked-up his 25th career victory to go with 10 plac-ings in 47 starts, whilst his bank balance now stands at $422,088.

ALSO during the 11-race meeting,

Paul Wheeler netted a double, with his first winner being Garett Bale (Return The King - Spiral Bale), who snared the opener, a 525 metres Grade 5, after working home nicely to clock 30.24 for ‘Team Dailly’.

Then the Graeme Bate trained Fot-oula Bale (Velocette - Saffron Bale) won the ‘lucky’ last, a Grade 5, in 30.23.

Owner, Sergio Buccilli with the Thompson boys, Jason and “Frosty” after $19 chance, Godsend scored the upset of the four Silver Chief semis at The Meadows on Saturday night, downing “boom dog” Heston Bale in 30.02.

Caretaker trainer and handler, Ronnie Hood poses with the brilliant Queenslander, Glen Gallon after the Group 1 winner scored a sizzling 29.77 in his semi-final win.

OZZ MAGIC collected the GOBIS Bonus by taking out the Bring Your Club To Sandown Maiden Final over 515 metres.

Drawn in box two at $3.50 after win-ning a heat on debut in 29.72, the Neville King trained youngster came out running and led them down to the first mark in a slick 5.04.

Ozz Magic was in charge at the back corner in 18.84 and travelling like a win-ner, with Five Paws doing the chasing ahead of Benny Be Good.

Ozz Magic wasn’t in any real danger over the final stages and made it to the line three and three quarter lengths ahead of Five Paws ($7.50), with Benny Be Good ($6.30) collecting third money, three quarters of a length in arrears.

Ozz Magic, a daughter of Bombastic Shiraz and Tizz Magic, owned by Rodney Dunn, stopped the clock at 29.73.

Bale the best ADELLE BALE, a litter sister of Bekim Bale and Heston Bale, ran the BON time of 41.96 when successful in heat two of the Rapidvite Vite Amino GB Grade 5 over 715 metres.

Coming from box three at $4.30, the daughter of Bartrim Bale and Amelia Bale was out smartly to be second at the first mark, with Kuusou Rumba on her outside holding a narrow lead in 6.09, and Atelier third.

Adelle Bale took over coming into the straight the first time and went past the post with a lap to travel in 15.84, with

Kuusou Rumba three quarters of a length second and three lengths to Atelier in third spot.

Adelle Bale was still the pilot at the far turn, passing through in 30.68, holding sway by three lengths over Atelier, with a length to Kuusou Rumba third.

Adelle Bale did it comfortably to the line, scoring by two lengths over Atelier ($4.40), with Pink Bandanna ($3.00 fav) six lengths further astern.

Trained by Andrea Dailly, this was the black stayer’s first win at her second try at the trip, as part of her three wins in 18 runs overall.

She was the first leg of a winning treble for her trainer, the first leg of a winning double for her litter and the first of four winners for owner, Paul Wheeler.

ANDREA won the final two races with Dyna Lowell, giving owner, Brendan Wheeler a double, and the Philip Lene-han owned Lektra Express, whilst Paul also scored with the Mark Delbridge trained Elmira Bale in the third semi-final of the Macro Meats Laurels Classic over 515 metres. Five on the trot STETSON DONNA made it five wins on the trot to land the second semi-final of the Macro Meats Laurels Classic over 515 metres.

Sent to box one at $4.60, the Peter Dundon owned and trained youngster was out reasonably and was in third spot at the first peg, where Witch’s Potion led in 5.06, with Ruby Jet second and Leeli-cious out wide fourth.

Witch’s Potion was in control around to the far turn, getting there in 18.85, but she had Stetson Donna hugging the rails a length behind, with another length to Ruby Jet.

Stetson Donna made her move around the side and railed to the lead on the final bend before coming away down the running.

She scored by three lengths over Witch’s Potion ($11.70), with Ruby Jet ($12.10) a length and a half further afield.

Stetson Donna, daughter of Premier Style and Silent Flower, recorded the new PB of 29.56 to make it two wins in six tries at the trip, whilst overall the black chaser has scored in five of her 13 out-ings. Irma on course IRMA BALE, who’s another member of the Bartrim Bale and Amelia Bale litter, clocked the new PB and BON time of 29.44 to score in the fourth semi-final of the Macro Meats Laurels Classic over 515 metres. Rated on top at $2.50 from box two, the black galloper came out running and led them down to the first mark in 5.04, with By Starlight down the outside second and Chilly Babe over on the fence third.

Irma Bale was making every post a winner as she sped around to the back in 18.84 with a two lengths break on By Starlight and a similar margin to Chilly Babe third. Irma Bale was untroubled when scor-ing by six and three quarter lengths over By Starlight ($8.00), with a neck to third placed Chilly Babe ($8.80). Irma Bale, who’s won two of three on the track and 10 of 20 overall, was the middle pin of a winning treble for trainer, Graeme Bate.

Earlier in the night, Graeme scored with Dyna Dara in the first semi-final of the Macro Meats Laurels Classic over 515 metres, with that chaser being the first leg of a winning double for owner, Brendan Wheeler, who also won with David Bale in the CGC Staff Party Free For All over 515 metres.

Dyna Dara finally broke through at Sandown Park last week after six previous attempts when a strong 29.91 semi-final winner for Brendan Wheeler and Graeme Bate. Handled by Aidan Andrews, the daughter of Hallucinate and Denise Bale gets to the line hard in her races and now has a dozen wins from 48 career starts.

Two awkward draws in both heat and semi of the Laurels hasn’t fazed Elmira Bale. The daughter of Bartrim Bale and Serene Bale has saluted from the six and five traps so far, and last week worked home hard to register an impressive 29.74 semi-final win for leading owner, Paul Wheeler and trainer, Mark Delbridge.

Stetson Donna and owner trainer, Peter Dundon of Finley have spent plenty of time on the road lately. The hard chasing daughter of Premier Style and Silent Flower racked-up another city win, her fifth on the trot, when successful in a new 29.56 PB in her respective Laurels semi last week.

Irma Bale has been disappointing for favourite followers of late, but last Thursday night she came out running and was unstoppable, recording a sizzling 29.44 semi win for the Wheeler and Bate combination. Handled by Amy Cole, the Bartrim Bale and Amelia Bale 26 months-old bitch clocked splits of 5.04 and 18.84 and looks the one to beat in Thursday night’s rich historic classic.

THE MEADOWS Saturday

Allan Hawkswell

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LEIGH WOOD recognises a promis-ing pup when it surfaces, and he has no qualms about predicting a bright future for one that he owns and bred.

Ukulele Lad has emerged as one of the state’s brightest prospects fol-lowing his win in the Christmas Gift final over 452 metres at Devonport last week.

The well bred dog made it three wins in succession when he demol-ished a handy field in the Gift final.

He began brilliantly from box four and had a two lengths break at the top turn then extended that advan-tage in the home straight.

‘The son of Baywatch Boy and Touch And Go hit the line about six lengths clear of his nearest rival, King’s View, with Premier Magic a close third, well clear of Irish Guard who grabbed fourth, just in ahead of Brindle Bolta.

Ukulele Lad has won half of his eight starts and has placed in the other four outings.

His time of 25.83 was only .01 outside his personal best, set in win-ning his Christmas Gift heat a week earlier.

“I’m very pleased with what this dog has shown so far and hopefully he can go to the next level,” Wood said.

Ukulele Lad is not what profes-s iona l b reed ers wou ld ca l l ‘fashionably bred’, being by a dog that Wood used to train.

“This dog is home-grown because the sire, Baywatch Boy was trained by me some time ago and the brood bitch is one of mine.”

“We got a few from the litter that

can run, but Ukulele Lads is clearly one out of the box.”

Ukulele Lad was a late bloomer, but Wood says that was by design.

“I never looked at this dog to race until he was two years old.”

“He ticks a lot of the good boxes, does this dog.”

“He is very sensible, is a good beginner and has good early speed, plus he’s got good mid-race pace and he’s strong at the finish.”

“There’s not much more you would want from a dog,” he said.

Wood was always confident that Ukulele Lad would make a name for himself.

“From the first day I took him to the racetrack I knew he’d make the grade.”

And whilst Ukulele Lad has had only eight starts for four wins and as many minor placings, Wood has tar-geted the Group 3 Devonport Cup as his main mission.

“This dog does all the right things in his races, so it would be foolish not to have a crack at the Devonport Cup,” he said.

“If a dog can lead and run time, you don’t have to have a lot of ex-perience, and that’s what I’m banking on with this dog,” he said.

The Devonport Cup heats will be run on January 10, with the final a week later.

Sherriff’s doing time TASMANIAN greyhound trainer, Mick Sherriff has been disqualified over two of his greyhounds producing positive swabs to Caffeine.

Racing Services Tasmania stew-ards yesterday concluded an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding urine samples taken from the grey-hounds Cradoc Hill and Dee Nine Dozer, both prepared by Sherriff.

The dogs tested positive after they contested races at the Hobart Greyhound Racing Club on October 13, 2011.

Analysis of the urine samples showed the presence of Caffeine and its metabolites, Theophylline, Parax-anthine and Theobromine.

After hearing submissions from Sherriff, who trains at Latrobe on the north-west coast, and considering evidence presented by Dr. John Vine of Racing Analytical Services, stew-ards charged Mr Sherriff with two offences under GAR 83(2)(a) which states: “The owner, trainer or person in charge of a greyhound nominated to compete in an event; shall present the greyhound free of any drug.”

Sherriff entered a plea of not guilty to both charges.

After giving due consideration to Sherriff’s pleas, stewards found the trainer guilty on both charges.

Sherriff made a further submission regarding penalty, upon which stew-ards handed down these decisions:

Charge 1 – Swab sample taken from “Cradoc Hill” – Sherriff disqualified for a period of three (3) months effec-tive at the conclusion of the inquiry (December 19, 2011) and expiring at midnight on March 19, 2012. Charge 2 – Swab sample taken from “Dee Nine Dozer” – Sherriff was disqualified for a period of three (3)

months, wholly suspended for a 12 month period from the date of any subsequent licence being granted, on the condition that he does not re-offend under the prohibited sub-stances rule.

Sherriff has appealed the stew-ards’ decision and has been granted a stay of proceedings.

Tassie

Peter

Staples

Leigh Wood with one of his top kennel tenants, Three Tradies, a kennelmate of Ukulele Lad, the 25.83 winner of the 452 metres WHK Christmas Gift final at Devonport on December 20.

CRAZY HEART put up another giant-killing performance when the Bruce Lell-mann trained chaser took out the 515 metres Christmas Sprint against a very talented field at Angle Park last Thursday night. Drawn in box six and starting at the good odds of $10.00 behind race favour-ite, Kalden Mayhem ($3.00), Crazy Heart began well then showed good pace out wide to settle down behind the paceset-ting Where’s Pancho through the first turn

Racing past Where’s Pancho to take a very clear lead into the back, Crazy Heart slipped away to reach the top turn

with a three lengths break. Rounding the final bend well clear of Point Two Over getting through to sec-ond, Crazy Heart finished the race off well. The daughter of Black Enforcer and Bar Crusher crossed the line four lengths ahead of Point Two Over in Best Of Night 29.99, with Goosebumps making good ground in third place. An underrated performer who made the Adelaide Cup field earlier this year, Crazy Heart took her record to 19 wins and 17 placings from 46 career starts. Stove is hot STOVE ROCKS maintained his good strike rate at Angle Park last Thursday night when he won the Outside Ideas Mixed 3rd/4th Grade event for trainer, Rob Harnas. Starting as a $7.00 chance from box four behind popular elect, Hannah McLaren ($1.70), Stove Rocks was checked soon after the start and drifted wide to be last through the first turn, where Evacuation showed the way. Making good ground out deep on the track to be fourth in the back straight, Stove Rocks was working his way into the race and was third behind Evacuation and Brahma Boy at the top turn. Closing in on the leaders through the final bend and straightening for home still out deep on the track, Stove Rocks fin-ished strongly to overhaul Evacuation in the run to the judge. A son of Surf Lorian and Spiral Tears, he scored by a half length to Evacuation in 30.35, while Dyna Erka made late ground for third. in the event, Hannah McLaren missed the start from box one and never got going.

Known to be impatient behind the boxes, a 5 minute delay for a harness event did nothing to help her chances.

TRIPPING COWBOY was rewarded for his strong form of late when the Charles Irwin trained chaser won the

grsa.com.au Grade 4 at Angle Park last Thursday night. A $5.00 chance from box two, Trip-ping Cowboy jumped fast but was beaten for early pace and settled third through the first turn behind early leader, Full Embargo. Just two lengths off the pace heading down the back, Tripping Cowboy looked to be blocked for a run and reached the top turn still third behind new leader, Fly-ing Magpie. After switching wide through the final bend and dropping back to fourth, with Lektra Train, Full Embargo and Flying Magpie battling it out up front, Tripping Cowboy flashed home.

The son of Hallucinate and Modday Cowgirl snatched the lead in the shadows of the post and passed the post a length in advance of Lektra Train, recording 30.37, with Full Embargo a close third. SA GOTY THE 2011 SA Greyhound Of The Year Awards Night has a change of date next year and will be held on Saturday, March 17 at Chasers Restaurant. Troy Murray’s chaser, Kalden May-hem looks the likely favourite to snare the prestigious award, but the Rob Harnas trained Dark Duo also had a big year before succumbing to injury and could make things interesting. Terrific Troy VICTA TROY helped make up for his recent luckless fourth in the Group 3 Brian Johnstone Memorial when he an-nexed the final of the Gawler Classic last Tuesday for trainer, Ron Schadow. A 30.79 Best Of Day heat winner a week earlier, Victa Troy was all the rage and he went to the boxes as a $1.30 chance. Donning the red vest, Victa Troy was away only fairly but mustered speed on the rail to settle down second through the first turn behind early leader and kennel-mate, Victa Tina.

Tracking Victa Tina down the back straight, Victa Troy was just warming up when he strode to the front at the top turn. Rounding the final bend three lengths clear of Victa Tina, Victa Troy seemed to sense the occasion and kicked away in the home straight.

With Roadworthy now second and finishing fast, the son of Where’s Pedro and Teelah won by five and a half lengths in Best Of Day 30.98, with Emerley Max making late ground to be third. A talented chaser who is still improv-ing with every run, Victa Troy took his record to 13 wins and seven placings from 32 career starts. Petroni no phony KALDEN PETRONI brought up her fifth win from her past six starts at Angle Park last Thursday night when she took out the fundraising@chasers Mixed 4th/5th Grade event over 600 metres for trainer, Troy Murray. well supported into $1.50 favourite when sporting the pink singlet, Kalden Petroni jumped nicely and showed good pace early to settle in second place with a lap to run behind early leader, Ruarc Entity. Tracking wide passing the catching pen and about four lengths off the pace, Kalden Petroni made good ground down the back and was within two lengths of Ruarc Entity at the top turn. Switching to the outside and swoop-ing on the lead through the final bend, Kalden Petroni finished full of running.

Bounding away in the home straight, the daughter of Surf Lorian and Abbadale Gold ran 35,22 when scoring by seven and a quarter lengths over Ruarc Entity, who struggled over the extra distance, while Pattie’s Return held down third place. A winner of 10 races from 29 career starts, Kalden Petroni took her record over the middle distance trip to four wins and two placings from just seven starts.

Crazy Heart, pictured with trainer, Bruce Lellman and GRSA’s Hunnies, Lucy and Ellie. The black dog was still panting when Wally Bulyga took this snapshot of him, having just run Best Of Night 29.99 at Angle Park.

SA

Paul Rehmann


AN “out of the blue” phone call from Northern Rivers owner, Bruce Wood instigated a Christmas Stocking victory for Tough As at Albion Park last Thurs-day night.

Tough As used the rails draw to wear down early leader, Ability To Speed before winning the 520 metres Christmas Stocking final.

The son of Give Me Five and Go Puppa Go scored by a half head over Ability To Speed, with three quarters of a length to third placed Spindle.

Ron Ball trains Tough As for Wood, who bred the litter.

“Bruce rang out of the blue, ”said Ron. “I’d never trained a dog for him before.”

Tough As has always shown great ability but poor box draws have con-spired to set him a task as a young dog. He took his record to 29 starts for nine wins and seven placings, and the Christmas Stocking was his third straight victory since he returned from a long spell.

“The dog got a virus and that put him on the sidelines. Then he got ken-nel cough and then he got the virus again,” said Ron.

“He’s had bad boxes all his life.” Since his return from a spell, the

dog has been drawing better boxes. He had the two in a heat and won

in 30.34 then last Thursday night ran 30.42.

Ability To Speed lived up to his name with a 5.73 first section that opened a big lead into the back straight before Tough As, hugging the rail, set out after him.

On the home turn Tough As was looming quickly and Ability To Speed was shortening stride.

They battled each other along the straight, with Tough As living up to his name to grab the lead on the line.

“Bruce will be watching tonight, but he is in Western Australia visiting his son for Christmas,” said Ball.

Paul Robson of race sponsors Redcliffe-Oxley Meats, presented the trophy to Ball.

Ball had earlier landed Degas Ve-gas a winner of a Fifth Grade.

First for Bob FORMER Mount Isa trainer, Bob Higgs landed his first Albion Park Thursday night winner last week with his first ever runner on the track’s premier night of racing.

Lights On (Give Me Five - Double El) led throughout to score by four and a half lengths over Pocket The Penny, with a neck to Intervene third.

It was the second victory in three starts for Lights On, who had already won a Maiden at Ipswich in a slick 30.90.

Bob bred the dog from a give-away brood bitch that he got from Tasmania after she had whelped a couple of other litters, some of which are still racing.

“She was a nice bitch, winning at The Meadows and then in Tassie,” said Bob.

Higgs trained for a number of years while living in Mount Isa but moved to Coominya.

Two years ago, after he retired, he decided to get back into training grey-hounds.

“I was in dogs in Mount Isa from 1985,” he said.

Double El is the dam of Tasmanian Breeders Classic winner, Smokin’ Gon-zales, from a mating to Collide.

Her litter to Give Me Five has also produced Bundaberg Young Guns final-ist, Cambla Kid.

“My sons have a couple from the litter as well and they are all going well,” said Bob. Derby’s the aim SOHO MAX has earned himself a tilt at the upcoming Group 1 National Derby.

Soho Max (Bombastic Shiraz - Runya Beach) raced right away to win a 520 metres Mixed 3rd/4th Grade by five and a half lengths over Cousin Alfie, with four lengths to Alota Courage third.

It was his ninth win in 20 starts but

the quickest he has run to date, and the time of 30.06 is what impressed his connections most.

“That’s clinched it,” said John Dart after the win.

John’s wife, Glenda trains Soho Max for Mark Carius.

“He had to run that sort of time for us to contemplate a trip to The Gardens for the Derby,” said John. “We’ll take him there for a trial first.”

Soho Max has always shown great ability and has continued to improve with racing.

‘He’s very strong, but this is the first time he has begun that well,” said John. Soho Max came out of the seven box and was up on the outside of the leaders at the winning post the first time, then when he dashed clear into the back straight, none of those chasing him were going to run him down.

The fact that Soho Max led was an achievement, as the race was full of speed drawn inside him, which is why the dog started big odds, despite his outstanding form.

Soho Max is ready to tackle all comers in the National Derby after winning a Mixed 3rd/4th Grade in 30.06 at Albion Park, according to John Dart.

Pictured with Ron Ball and Santa at Albion Park last week, Tough As clocked 30.42 to take home the Christmas Stocking over 520 metres.

THE RACING WORLD lives in a changing land-scape.

I was chatting with friends recently about “the good old days” of greyhound racing at the Gabba track in Brisbane.

“Everyone says it was great going there, but why was it so special,” asked one guy, who had never been to a Gabba greyhound meeting.

The reply was: The place had atmos-phere.

Cram 7000 people into the venue and 44 bookmakers into one under-cover area, and there’s your atmosphere.

Of course, there was the fact that you could lean over the outside fence and almost touch the dogs as they paraded before they raced.

Everything wasn’t perfect, of course. There were five or six bookmakers in a

separate ring, fielding on Dapto, Sandown and Hobart greyhound meetings.

There was a radio broadcast only. My friends found it hard to believe that

you couldn’t watch the races on television. We take that for granted nowadays.

The Gabba club won some real friends when they introduced a service whereby you could get there early on a Thursday and watch a replay of the previous week’s San-down meeting.

A videotape was literally flown up from Melbourne each week.

We’re talking about the late 1970’s here. Yes, we regard them as the “good old

days”, but without many of the comforts we are accustomed to nowadays. Family ties PART of the changing landscape of grey-hound racing is that there aren’t many young trainers around nowadays.

In fact, many trainers who raced at the Gabba in the 1970’s are still preparing grey-hounds today, and have aged accordingly!

People at the Ipswich Tuesday meeting last week would have noticed a young fellow leading a greyhound out in Race 4 and may have thought he is a new trainer on the scene.

That’s not the case, but he is from a fam-ily steeped in greyhound racing history.

At 17 years of age, Nick Tzouvelis was handling El Fiddy Cent for his dad, Tom.

And the dog won! “Nick has had a catcher’s license for

about 12 months but only recently stepped up to the task of handling runners to the boxes,” said proud dad, Tom.

“He had handled some seconds, but this was his first winner.”

Tom says Nick has grown up with grey-hounds but doubts that his son will become a trainer.

“He loves the dogs and is a great help with them but his real passion is tennis,” Tom revealed.

“He coaches and teaches juniors, and travels around the state a fair bit.”

“It’s not very often that he has a free day, and I can’t see him giving away tennis to train greyhounds.”

Tom’s 15 year-old daughter, Jasmine is a licensed catcher and is seen regularly at the tracks in that role. Jackpot jackpots DAVE McCMILLAN was a happy chappy when his runner, Kath’s Rebel jumped to the front in Race 7 at Ipswich on Tuesday of last week. Kath’s Rebel was the Trainers Jackpot dog and McMillan stood to collect a whopping $2,150 if she could win.

Unfortunately, after leading clearly mid-race, Kath’s Rebel was run down in the home straight and finished fourth. The Trainers Jackpot has been won quite regularly at Albion Park in recent months.

But at Ipswich it’s proving to be some-thing of a hurdle for participants.

The Ipswich “Pick 7” competition contin-ues to jackpot, now being worth $7,300.

People are asked to pick the winners of Races 4 - 10 to claim that prize.

Now selecting seven winners is no easy task, that’s for sure.

But one of these days there will be a run of fancied runners and someone will have a very nice earn. Consider this If Santa Claus is out of money, is he Saint Nickle-less?

QLD

Paul Dolan

QLD

David Brasch

WITH SANTA heading for town, every-one was looking for their own special gift.

But trainer, Chris Arletos received the coolest gift of all when his 30kg black chaser, Cool Gift led most of the way in the Pages Event Hire Equipment Stake at Wentworth Park last Friday night. Sitting up in the eight alley at the 520 metres start, Cool Gift began on terms with the others and in the run to the first turn was alongside Kyl’s Me Girl, who had exited box three. Leaving the straight Cool Gift rolled to the front and broke clear of Kyl’s Me Girl, with Gazmick Jet and Charlie’s Spirit the next in line.

Coming down the side Cool Gift started to drift off the fence, which en-abled Kyl’s Me Girl the opportunity of taking a short cut home.

In the straight Cool Gift out deep on the track was finding plenty and at the judge had a one and quarter lengths to spare over Kyl’s Me Girl in 30,09, with Charlie’s Spirit a neck away third. The 520 metres was clocked in 30.09 seconds and this was the win-ner’s fifth win at headquarters.

Cool Gift, by Big Daddy Cool out of Chris’ Gift, notched his fifth win at the Glebe venue, whilst overall he’s had 46 career starts for 14 wins and 12 plac-ings.

Kyl’s Me Girl (Big Daddy Cool x I Love Lucy), trained by Adam Wade, has produced six wins and 12 placings from 34 career starts, whilst the Jenny Brown trained Charlie’s Spirit (History Lesson x Midnight Amber) after 22 starts has recorded seven wins and six placings.

ANDY LORD grabbed another city winner when Callamac Kid proved too strong in the Free For All and racked-up his 10th win at headquarters. Boxrise saw kennelmate, Jaruba well away from box three along with the black vested Wez Da Risk, who also looked for an early advantage.

Crossing the field leaving the straight Wez Da Risk took them to the back, however, was quickly collared by Arena Flyer, who took up the front run-ning role. Arena Flyer broke away off the back, but it was Callamac Kid that emerged from the pack with a strong run.

Rounding the home turn Arena Flyer still led but was never going to hold out Callamac Kid, who is as strong an ox. Drawing away over the concluding stages, Callamac Kid went on to defeat Arena Flyer by one and a half lengths in 30.09, with Krazy Fraz getting up for third, a further one and a quarter lengths away. Callamac Kid, a son of Where’s Hoover and Prize Pack, to date has had 54 career starts for 16 wins and 18 placings.

Prepared by John Chapman, Arena Flyer (Pure Octane x Spring Vintage) has faced the starter 39 times for 12 wins and 10 placings, whilst Krazy Fraz

(Hallucinate x Cawbourne Fraz) has amassed 14 wins and five placings from 31 career starts for trainer, Ron Bell.

YVONNE HARRIS continues to have great success with Hazy Charm, who grabbed her second win at the city course and has taken home a cheque at all six city starts. The tiny 24kg chaser puts herself into every race and handles a field very well.

On this occasion Hazy Charm got away well from box six and matched motors with My Boy Caleb in the run to the first corner.

Having too much dash for her near-est rival, Hazy Charm took them to the back but didn’t keep the lead for long, as He’s So Shy dashed up quickly and sprinted clear. Sporting the pink singlet, He’s So Shy was zipping along, with Hazy Charm doing her best to stay in touch, but the leader looked ‘safe’ turning for home. Down the running He’s So Shy was being acclaimed the winner when he started to tip-toe to the line.

Charging along the fence, Hazy Charm powered over the top and grabbed He’s So Shy right on the line to score by a neck in 30.47, with Wally Slater back in third spot, a further three quarters of a length away. Hazy Charm is by Collision from Hazy Luck and after 33 career starts has produced five wins and 17 placings.

Trained by Jimmy Micallef, He’s So Shy (Spiral Nikita x Leprechaun Pace) has had 23 career starts for seven wins and nine placings, whilst Wally Slater (Slater x Lake Stunner), trained by Cliff Bell, has had 44 career starts for eight wins and 12 placings.

Chris Arletos’ Cool Gift ran 30.09 to snare a 5th Grade at Wentworth Park last Friday night. After leading from pillar to post, he downed Kyl’s Me Girl and Charlie’s Spirit quite comfortably.

NSW

Ron Arnold

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Novice bonus Horsham December 20 KOOLBAROO collected the GOBIS Bonus by taking out the 570 metres Novice Final on Tuesday night.

Sent to box two at $3.80, the Ian Bibby trained chaser scored by three and a half lengths over Curlwaa Hope ($1.70 fav), with Bella Cullen ($25.10) two and a quarter lengths back in third spot.

Koolbaroo, a son of Pure Octane and Royal Bullicourt, owned by the Crymelon Syn-dicate, ran the new PB and BON time of 32.90 to make it four wins in just eight starts.

Jalyn Jones led throughout to take out the 410 metres Veterans Special Event.

Drawn in box two as favourite at $1.60, the son of Primo Uno and Jilly Jones ran 23.62 to defeat Hot Chance ($10.50) by three and a quarter lengths, with Lucy Wilds ($36.40) four and a half lengths back in third spot.

Jalyn Jones was the first leg of a winning double for owner trainer, David Curtain.

The Kieran Dancey owned Samantha Dee completed the double for Dave by recording 33.10 to score in a 570 metres Grade 5.

Rated at $6.10 out of box six, the daugh-ter of Diffuser and Chin Teddy greeted the Judge two lengths in advance of Limburg Hope ($8.70), with a neck to third placed Inventory ($6.70).

Tommy Thunder registered 27.55 to score in a 480 metres Grade 5.

After lining up in box four as favourite at $2.10, the son of Meticulous and Majestic Star saluted by a length and three quarters over Smiling Moment ($15.10), with Shaw Street Race ($2.90) three and a quarter lengths fur-ther afield.

Tommy Thunder, owned by Todd O’Neill, was the first leg of a winning double for trainer, Tanya Auld.

Witch Hunt completed the double for Tanya when he collected the GOBIS Bonus by taking out the 480 metres Grade 5 Summer Cup final.

The son of Premier Fantasy and Uno Witch came from box six as favourite at $1.50 to lead throughout and score by five and a quarter lengths over Drummond Bale ($3.60), with Arvo’s Gotcha ($36.00) the next to arrive, seven and a quarter lengths in arrears.

Witch Hunt has now started 20 times and this was his 11th win.

Safe House took time honours over the 410 metres by returning 23.50 to land a Grade 5.

The Garry George trained sprinter came from box three as favourite at $1.70 to beat El Panchez ($2.80) by a length, with Cassie’s Kid ($19.40) the third one in, two and a quarter lengths away.

A winner of three of his nine attempts, Safe House is a son of Run’s House and Dr. Lowball, owned by the S And J Racing Syndi-cate.

Bonus buzz Warragul December 20 RIVERSIDE BUZZ picked up the GOBIS Bo-nus by taking out the 400 metres Grade 5 Final on Tuesday night.

Rated at $27.80 from box two, the Garry Selkrig trained chaser got there by a neck over Here Comes Kenny ($1.70 fav), with Cosmic Snow ($11.40) three quarters of a length fur-ther adrift.

Riverside Buzz, a son of Velocette and Instructed First, owned by the TNT Syndicate, returned the new PB time of 22.69.

First starter, Admiral Cairo led throughout to take out a 400 metres Maiden in 23.06.

Drawn box eight at $4.60, the son of Where’s Pedro and Must Be Love saluted by a neck over Glenferrie Lass ($13.00), with Makin’ Waves ($11.60) two and a half lengths back in third spot.

Admiral Cairo was the first leg of a win-ning double for owner trainer combo of John Falvey and Mark Delbridge.

Super Jordan completed the double for John and Mark by registering 22.82 to land a 400 metres Grade 5.

Sent to box five at $10.30, the son of Bond and Camilla Rose defeated So Sponta-neous ($5.40) by three quarters of a length, with Sooty Smith ($4.60) a length and a quar-ter further afield.

Call The Police took out the final of the 460 metres Maiden.

Coming from box five as favourite at $2.70, the David Knocker trained chaser led throughout to score by four and three quarter lengths over Rancho Texicano ($4.50), with Flaming Paddy ($54.20) the next to arrive, three lengths away.

Call The Police, a son of Big Daddy Cool and Holy Thunder, owned by Jay White, re-corded the new PB time of 25.91.

Breathe Fear recorded the new PB and BON time of 25.75 when an all the way winner of the 460 metres Mixed 4th/5th Grade.

Wearing the red vest as favourite at $1.80, the son of Where’s Pedro and Ann

Shirly scored by six lengths over Hillbilly Hippy ($7.40), with Midnight Lamp ($5.40) five and a quarter lengths further astern.

Breathe Fear, who’s won 13 of his 43 starts, is owned and trained at Eden Park by Gary Shingles. One Stone Twink took time honours over the 400 metres by posting the new PB of 22.46 to score in the Mixed 4th/5th Grade.

Exiting the five trap as the popular elect at $3.10, the Margaret Thomas trained sprinter made it four on the trot by beating Pat’s Dun-roaming ($3.20) by four lengths, with Chief Justice ($4.20) collecting third money, four and a half lengths back.

One Stone Twink, a son of Mister Twink and Virtualee, is owned by Dale Thomas, and at his 44th start, this was his 10th win.

Slick bonus Ballarat December 21 SLICK JETTA collected the GOBIS Bonus on Wednesday night by taking out the 450 metres Maiden Final.

Drawn in box seven as favourite at $2.80, the Michelle Mallia-Magri trained youngster scored by a length and a half over Zimzala ($8.40), with a half length to third placed John’s Delight ($8.70).

Slick Jetta, a son of Shanlyn Prince and Bianca’s Angel, owned by Craig Wallace, stopped the clock at 25.78, the same time that he ran in a heat.

Black Physique recorded 38.37 to take out the 650 metres Grade 5.

Rated on top at $2.40 from box two, the son of Bombastic Shiraz and Sleek Physique scored by two lengths over What An Effort ($13.00), with Lucky Legs ($3.10) a length and three quarters further afield.

Black Physique, who’s won six of his 29 attempts, is trained by Sam Bonaccurso for the SAS Syndicate.

Quiet Brad registered 31.63 when suc-cessful in the 550 metres Grade 5.

Wearing the red vest as favourite at $2.60, the Garry Elliott owned and trained chaser scored by a length over Don’s Fantasy ($9.50), with Mr. Chauvinist ($18.90) a half length back in third spot.

Quiet Brad, a son of Where’s Pedro and Quiet Girl, has won four of his 11 outings.

Super Train ran the equal BON time of 25.54 when an all the way winner of the 450 metres Mixed 4th/5th Grade.

After lining up in box seven at $6.70, the son of Superman and Sisco Train scored by six and three quarter lengths over Elite Lombo ($14.10), with Reekay Riot ($20.30) four and a half lengths further astern.

A winner of eight of his 45 tries, Super Train is trained by John Maple for the River Train Syndicate.

Mepunga Weber took time honours over the 390 metres by posting the new PB of 22.22 to score in the Mixed 4th/5th Grade.

Drawn box one at $17.80, the Steve El-sum trained chaser led all the way to salute by three quarters of a length over Rellim Riley ($11.10), with Hamel ($15.00) the next one in, three and a quarter lengths in arrears.

Mepunga Weber, who’s been around 18 times for five wins, is a son of Kiowa Sweet Trey and Mepunga Rebecca, owned by Barry Smith.

Kelevra led throughout to take out a 450 metres Grade 5 in the new PB and equal BON time of 25.54.

Sent out favourite at $3.50 in the white vest, the son of Hallucinate and Killswitch saluted by two and a half lengths over Mr. Cobalt ($13.80), with a neck to third placed Bully Boy ($6.50).

Kelevra is trained by Scott Holmes for Kurt Shaw and at his 18th start, this was his fifth win.

Great attraction The Meadows December 21 WITH THINGS gearing-down heading into the Festive Season, Graeme Bate prepared a couple of good winners on last Wednesday’s 12-race card. That double took the master mentor’s tally to 107 for the calendar year to date (Including Sandown on Sunday), whilst nearest rival, Rob Britton is 28 behind with just one meeting remaining in 2011.

Bate opened the midweek fixture on a high, as the Paul Wheeler owned Ethel Bale ($2.10 fav) bounded to the front at boxrise and was never caught.

Having her fourth raceday outing, the daughter of Bit Chili and Bora Bale came from box three and defeated My Bella Me ($5.20) by a nose in a deceptive finish that even tricked the judges.

Spa Lachie ($11.20) wound up third, with the winner recording 30.90 to open her ac-count following three placings.

Brenna Bale, the $2.80 favourite, took out a Grade 5 heat in 30.15 to rack-up Bate’s double and was the third leg of a treble for owner, Paul Wheeler.

From box six, Brenna Bale cut across but Emotion Princess kicked up on the paint and Mix It Up ranged alongside three-deep with a lap to go.

Taking over rounding the first bend, Brenna Bale edged clear along the back then proved a bit too good in the end, scoring by a length and a half to Emotion Princess ($9.60), with third placed Fortius ($9.40) eight lengths further adrift.

It was the third win, all at The Meadows, from five starts for the daughter of Return The King and Spiral Bale, who recorded a new PB for the 525 metres trip.

Wheeler’s other winner was the Steve Collins prepared Barbara Bale ($5.20), who landed a 525 metres Grade 5 heat in a new PB 30.41.

Decked out in the pink singlet, the daugh-ter of Go Wild Teddy and Marzeena Bale cut to the fence and led throughout, beating Grey-synd Rain ($4.30) and My Mate Max ($6.40) to register her fourth career victory, all at the track and distance.

Fastest time of the day over 525 metres belonged to Nova Vite, who recorded a new PB 30.10.

By Bombastic Shiraz from Nova Keroma, the Sue Tindall owned, Mick Carter trained chaser came from the rails draw to lead all the way in a Grade 5 heat.

The black racer notched her fourth career success at her 22nd attempt when scoring by four and three quarter lengths to Master Hugh, while Schnelle Flyer finished third, two and a quarter lengths away.

A Grade 5 event was the only race over 600 metres last week and it was taken out by Pacquiao.

Jumping sweetly from box one for mem-bers of the owning Fearless And Red Kennels Syndicate, the white and blue chaser was the $2.90 favourite and led from pillar to post in 34.78, defeating Gigit ($16.00) and third placed Beau Brummell ($3.30) when grabbing his first middle distance victory, and his sixth from 28 overall for trainer, Cooper Hayes.

Big winner Sale December 21 ALPE D’HUEZ was a big winner in the 650 metres Special Event on Wednesday night.

Coming from box one as favourite at $1.50, the Michael Fearnley trained stayer bolted in by fifteen and three quarter lengths over Crown Poker ($26.80), with Calico Prin-cess ($9.10) two lengths back in third spot.

Alpe D’Huez, a son of Bombastic Shiraz and Joop Muse, owned by Geoff Collins, re-corded 37.52 to make it three wins in five starts to date.

Dr. Tye ran 25.67 to take out heat two of the 440 metres Special Event.

Rated on top at $1.70 from box one, the son of Run’s House and Dr. Lorian scored by a length and three quarters over Mitzerella ($26.20), with Voodoo Enforcer ($11.70) a length and a quarter back in third spot.

Dr. Tye, owned by the Doctors Kennels Syndicate, was the first leg of a winning double for trainer, Bill McMahon.

The Davide Fasoli owned Bump Into You completed the double for Bill by posting the BON time of 25.15 when an all the way winner of heat three of the 440 metres Special Event.

Sent to box two at $3.50, the son of Col-lide and See You About romped home an eight and a quarter lengths winner over Sir Don ($5.90), with Mighty Foxy ($32.20) three lengths further astern.

Bump Into You has been around 20 times so far for three wins.

Fire Up Nate took time honours over the 520 metres by registering 30.01 when suc-cessful in heat two of the Special Event.

The Les Hughes trained chaser came from box three at $4.90 to score by a length and three quarters over dead heaters for sec-ond, Sight Unseen ($20.70) and Dr. Lynette ($4.80).

Fire Up Nate, who’s won three of his 22 outings, is a son of Bombastic Shiraz and Limburg Miss, owned by Leigh Jennings.

Buckley Rose ran 25.23 when an all the way winner of the 440 metres Mixed 4th/5th Grade.

Wearing the red vest as favourite at $1.80, the son of Mister Twink and Kiama Bay defeated Stress Power ($6.20) by two and three quarter lengths, with Fence Mender ($12.50) two and a quarter lengths further adrift.

Buckley Rose was the first leg of a litter double for owner trainer, Sharon-Lee Chignell.

Battle Rose completed the litter double for Sharon-Lee by clocking 25.37 to land a 440 metres Grade 5.

The Jeff Chignell trained chaser came from the six trap as favourite at $2.90 to score by a length and three quarters over Hippy Chic ($4.20), with Southwood Stone ($16.20) the next to arrive, two and a quarter lengths in arrears.

Favourite best Geelong December 22

CARRAK went out favourite at $3.20 in the 460 metres Mixed 4th/5th Grade on Thurs-day night and scored in the BON time of 25.87.

Coming from box one, the Robyn Massina owned and trained galloper scored by two and a half lengths over Dynamic View ($47.60), with Darya Bale ($11.40) a half length further adrift.

A winner of 12 of his 30 starts, Carrak is a son of Hallucinate and Ja Ja.

Alistair Bale scored an easy win in heat one of the 400 metres Maiden.

Sent to box one as favourite at $1.50, the son of Bit Chili and Bora Bale bolted in by seven and a quarter lengths over Mr. Chow ($18.30), with Which Arandt ($7.10) collecting third money, two and three quarter lengths back.

Alistair Bale, who registered 22.86, was the first leg of a winning double for owner trainer combo of Paul Wheeler and Graeme Bate.

Goldie Bale completed the double for Paul and Graeme by registering 25.92 to land a 460 metres Grade 5.

After lining up in box two as the punters elect at $2.70, the daughter of Bartrim Bale and Dyna Beauty defeated Snake Charmer ($12.90) by two and three quarter lengths, with Mini Mitch ($4.50) the next one in, a length and a quarter in arrears.

Ikari Thunder posted 26.13 to take out a 460 metres Grade 5.

Wearing the black vest at $7.20, the white and brindle galloper got there by a head over Battina Bale ($1.90 fav), with Cool Cool Charm ($4.30) a length and a quarter back in the minor end of the prize.

Ikari Thunder was the first leg of a winning litter double for Mandy and Peter Dapiran.

Ikari Boy completed the litter double for Mandy and Peter by clocking 22.82 to land a 400 metres Grade 5.

Drawn in box four at $14.50, the son of Kiowa Sweet Trey and Ikari Babe beat Hot Or Not ($4.60) and Valletta Grace ($2.70 fav), with a neck by a nose being the margins.

Plankton took time honours over the 400 metres by running 22.48 to take out a Grade 5.

The John Galea trained sprinter wore the red vest as favourite at $1.60 to a six and three quarter lengths win over Wanalta Bay ($4.60), with Gene Swift ($25.10) collecting third prize, a length and three quarters away.

Plankton, a son of Where’s Pedro and Demonica, is owned by the Plankton Syndicate and at his 16th start, this was his seventh win.

American’s debut Warragul December 22 AMERICAN bred chaser, San Tan Scuffy made her debut in a 460 metres Maiden on Thursday a great one by scoring an easy all the way win.

The Ros Hume trained chaser came from box one as favourite at $2.30 to bolt in by 10¼ lengths over Bowstreet Cinque ($14.40), with a neck to third placed Just Twink ($15.30).

San Tan Scuffy, a daughter of My Rooster and San Tan Dog Gone, owned by Geoff Collins, recorded the time of BOD 26.16.

Angry Pirate appreciated a good draw and broke through for his first win by taking out a 400 metres Maiden in 23.10.

Coming from box one as the popular elect at $2.10, the son of Late Late Show and Juicy Lucy led throughout to salute by two and a half lengths over Blitzkreig Bob ($14.30), with Mo-cha Moo Juice ($7.70) the next one in, a half length away.

Angry Pirate, owned by P. Blyth and R. Creek, was the first leg of a winning double for trainer, Luke Bottom.

Total Domination for the Man Overboard Syndicate gave Luke his double by posting the BOD time of 22.67 to take out a 400 metres Maiden.

Rated equally on top at $4.30, the son of Pure Octane and Hero Girl scored by 13¾ lengths over Girl Next Door ($4.80), with Miss Benbridge ($14.60) a length and three quarters back in third spot.

This was Total Domination’s fourth at-tempt at breaking through.

Paul’s On Fire broke through for his first win when he led throughout to score in a 400 metres Maiden.

Drawn box one as favourite at $1.90, the Phillis Brown trained sprinter defeated Cow-warr ($3.90) by four and three quarter lengths, with Willy’s Whisper ($10.20) four and a half lengths further astern.

Paul’s On Fire, who stopped the clock at 23.13, is a son of Brett Lee and Spellbound Siyan, owned by John Delaroche.

Record goes Geelong December 23 STACK ’EM FLAT broke the 520 metres track record on Friday night when he clocked 29.90

to take out the Mixed 4th/5th Grade. Drawn in box three as favourite at $2.10,

the son of Bombastic Shiraz and Bar Crusher came from last to score by five and a quarter lengths over Brynne Bale ($4.70), with Khumbu ($17.00) five lengths further astern.

A winner of 33 of his 74 starts, Stack ’Em Flat is owned by Bruce Lellmann and was the second leg of a winning double for trainer, Graeme Bate.

Larocco for owners Chris Nutt and Shaun Evans was Graeme’s first leg when he ran the new PB of 25.97 to take out a 460 metres Grade 5.

Sent to box seven as favourite at $2.50, the son of Velocette and Paris St. Germain defeated Hiavackova ($7.60) by a length and a quarter, with Carol Bale ($3.30) four lengths further astern.

Southwood Barge took time honours over the 460 metres by leading from pillar to post to take out a Grade 5 in 25.71.

After lining up in box five at $6.70, the John Geoghegan trained chaser got there by half a length over Explosive Drop ($8.30), with Fantasia ($23.90) three and three quarter lengths back in third spot.

Southwood Barge, who’s scored in 17 of his 46 attempts, is a son of Where’s Pedro and Miss The Boat, owned by the Southwood Park Syndicate.

Icebox posted 35.18 to take out the 596 metres Grade 5.

Coming from box four at $4.40, the daughter of Superman and Cacheci saluted by three quarters of a length over Iron Brian ($3.20 eq fav), with Shiny Sudoku ($3.20 eq fav) five and three quarter lengths further astern.

A winner of five of her 41 outings, Icebox is trained by Tammy Collins for Sean Cachia.

Chief Justice took time honours over the 400 metres by clocking 22.54 to take out the Mixed 4th/5th Grade.

The Troy Iwanyk trained sprinter came from box eight at $6.30 to beat Where’s Jacko ($49.60) by four and a half lengths, with a length to third placed Walter Bale ($3.50 fav).

Chief Justice, a son of Head Bound and Kathys Kitten, owned by Laurie Rounds, has now won 11 of his 46 starts.

Reserve’s final Traralgon December 23 ROZEHILL JESS, who only qualified as a reserve for the final of the 513 metres Re-stricted Win Stake on Friday night, gained a start in box three and duly saluted, collecting the GOBIS Bonus and the $1435 first prizemoney.

Sent out at $15.80, the Ian Dann trained chaser scored by a neck over Greek Irish ($5.40), with Dr. Lynette ($18.30) three and a half lengths further afield.

Rozehill Jess, a daughter of Talk’s Cheap and Bernmar Lass, owned by John Simmonds, stopped the clock at 30.09.

Namazake took out the 298 metres Maiden Qualy Final at her race debut.

After qualifying in 17.55, the daughter of Knocka Norris and Saki went to box two at $6.20 and she saluted by a length over Ma-dame Patricia ($9.50), with Archie’s A Cru ($6.80) a length and a half back in third spot.

Namazake, who returned 17.28, is trained by Shaun Mifsud for the Shiraz Racing Syndi-cate.

Mickie Gee made his race debut a suc-cessful one by taking out the 513 metres Maiden Qualy Final.

Rated on top at $1.60 from box five after qualifying in 30.02, the Dominic Crisafi trained youngster bolted in by 10¼ lengths over Time-less ($12.30), with a head to third placed There You Are ($17.90).

Mickie Gee, a son of Where’s Pedro and Franklin Sand, owned by Liz Gibilisco, clocked 29.97.

Angels Sing ran the BON time of 29.86 when successful in the 513 metres Free For All.

Coming from box three as favourite at $3.10, the daughter of Collision and Rainy Day scored by a length and three quarters over Ocean’s Own ($4.60), with Outcome ($14.20) picking up third money, two and a half lengths back.

Angels Sing, a winner of 12 of her 44 outings, is trained by Brian Alford for Rick Board.

Steadfast Patch took time honours over the 298 metres by recording 16.99 to score in a Grade 5.

Drawn box one at $3.60, the Dennis Dean trained chaser scored by three and a quarter lengths over Zealous ($11.60), with Whelan ($1.90 fav) three quarters of a length further adrift.

Steadfast Patch, a son of EA’s Itzaboy and Full Reign, owned by Chris Peterson, at his 31st start recorded his 14th win.


Cup of time Healesville December 26 VISION OF TIME took out the final of the Christmas Cup for Mixed 4th/5th Grades over 350 metres on Monday.

Sent to box six at $4.90, the son of Time Fly’s and Tamra scored by three lengths over Bobby Be Good ($6.10), with Southwood Barge ($2.10 fav) three quarters of a length further adrift.

Vision Of Time, who recorded 19.66 to collect the GOBIS Bonus and the prize, was the second leg of a winning double for owner trainer, Karen Leek.

Gotta Hope was Karen’s first leg and he posted the BOD time of 19.37 to take out a 350 metres Grade 5.

Drawn in box two as the favourite at $2.20, the son of Black Enforcer and Miss Amberbee defeated Phildavian ($3.10) by four and a half lengths, with a half length to third placed Smoky’s Turn ($28.40).

Gotta Hope has now started 23 times and this was his ninth win.

Barney’s Pride took the time honours over the 300 metres by recording 16.76 to score in the Mixed 4th/5th Grade.

Coming from box five at $39.80, the Joyce Condon trained sprinter saluted by two and three quarter lengths over Free Dream ($1.50 fav), with Hardaway Master ($5.30) a length back in third spot.

A winner of 14 of her 76 outings, Barney’s Pride is a daughter of Regal Brett and Sonjas Pride, owned by the No Outsiders Syndicate.

Former record holder, Northern Trouble looked the best bet of the day in the 350 me-tres Mixed 3rd/4th Grade and duly saluted.

The daughter of Primo Uno and Northern Shadow went to box four as favourite at $1.80 and scored a three and a quarter lengths win over Balotelli ($6.10), with three quarters of a length to third placed Miracle Dice ($4.50).

Northern Trouble, trained by Florence Alister for Ron Smith, returned the time of 19.40.

Traditional meeting Sale December 26 THE traditional Boxing Day meeting was held on Monday night and in the 520 metres Sum-mer Cup final, Daintree Rocket led throughout to score in the BON time of 29.79.

Coming from box three as favourite at $2.60, the Lauren Gorman trained chaser scored by two lengths over Galaxy High ($17.60), with Fat Boy Johnny ($12.70) four and a half lengths further astern.

Daintree Rocket, who’s won 15 of his 62 starts, is a son of Bombastic Shiraz and Dain-tree Lady, owned by Gary Joske. The Christmas Gift final over 440 metres was taken out by Peggy May.

Rated at $6.10 out of box five, the daugh-ter of Royal Riddle and Trinity County ac-counted for Stylish William ($30.80) and Mid Levels ($8.20), with three quarters of a length both ways being the margins.

Peggy May, who stopped the clock at 24.92, is owned by Casie O’Neil and was the first leg of a winning double for trainer, Jason Thompson. The Ben Thompson owned King Benny gave Jason his double by registering 25.01 to land heat three of the 440 metres Grade 5.

Sent out at $3.30 from box seven, the son of El Galo and Dark Marne saluted by three quarters of a length over Lektra Express ($1.90 fav), with a head to third placed Optimus ($6.10). Whelan took time honours over the 440 metres by running 24.87 when victorious in the Free For All.

The son of Meticulous and Little Boo came from box eight as favourite at $2.30 to score by five and three quarter lengths over McMorgan ($10.00), with Sam’s Kingdom ($5.00) collecting third money, a half length back.

A winner of 12 of his 23 starts, Whelan is trained by Brendan Whelan for the Never Look Back Syndicate.

Robert Cook chimed-in with a double and

the Derek Downie owned Cool And Fancy was his first leg when she ran 25.33 to land heat one of the 440 metres Maiden.

Coming from box four at $7.70, the daughter of Cool Effort and Hard Luck Woman beat Gwynn Bale ($7.90) by a length and three quarters.

Burcov Nicole for the Burcov Syndicate completed the double for Robert by posting 25.21 to land heat two of the 440 metres Maiden.

The daughter of Cool Effort and Burcov Kelly came from the two trap at $3.40 to score by three and three quarter lengths over Cash Or Credit ($9.50).

Andrea Dailly picked up a double as well, and the Philip Lenehan owned Lektra Frazier was leg one and he ran 25.35 to score in heat three of the 440 metres Maiden.

After lining up in box eight as favourite at $1.60, the son of Bo Frazier and Miss Gabby defeated Belle’s Berta ($35.20) by four lengths.

The Brendan Wheeler owned Dyna Lowell completed the double with a gallop of 25.29 to score in heat two of the 440 metres Grade 5.

Wearing the blue vest as favourite at $2.60, the son of Collision and Gold Rush Bale scored by a length and a half over King Fox ($2.80).

VBIS Maiden heats Warrnambool December 26 TWELVE heats of the GRV VBIS Maiden se-ries were run over 450 metres on Monday night, and in heat eight the BON time of 25.63 was recorded by first starter, Kiki Rhode.

The white and black youngster came from box seven at $3.00 to score by three lengths over Turkoglu ($6.60), with Olwyn ($2.70 fav) three and three quarter lengths further astern.

Kiki Rhode was the first leg of a winning litter double for owner trainer, Norm McCul-lagh.

Mahalo Rhode completed the litter double for Norm by running 25.73 when an all the way winner of heat 12 of the GRV VBIS Maiden series over 450 metres.

Wearing the red vest at $3.30, the daugh-ter of Collide and Ashlee Rhode scored by four and three quarter lengths over Kayo Marciarno ($2.60 fav), with Jeeves ($41.10) coming in third, a length and three quarters in arrears.

Gettin Slizzard ran 25.81 to score in the third heat of the GRV VBIS Maiden series over 450 metres.

After lining up in box one as favourite at $1.70, the son of Collision and Shirl The Girl scored by four and a half lengths over Mepunga Stacy ($3.40), with a half length to third placed Ikari Honcho ($12.60).

Gettin Slizzard, owned by Allan Lie, was the first leg of a winning double for trainer, Jeff Britton.

Watta Innings for owners J.W. & T.J. Quill and R. Ponting gave Jeff his double by clock-ing 25.71 to score in heat six of the GRV VBIS Maiden series over 450 metres.

Sent to box six as favourite at $2.40, the son of Premier Fantasy and Leprechaun Gem defeated Molokai ($14.20) by five and a quar-ter lengths, with Dynamik Planet ($7.10) a length back in third spot.

Zimzala returned 25.78 to score in the fourth heat of the GRV VBIS Maiden series over 450 metres.

Drawn in box two as favourite at $2.50, the son of Bombastic Shiraz and Water Wheel scored by three and a quarter lengths over Ikari Pedro ($4.80), with Modern Silk ($5.60) three and a half lengths further astern.

Zimzala, owned by the Slater Syndicate, was the first leg of a winning double for trainer, Cameron Taylor.

The John Bray owned El Twisto com-pleted the double for Cameron by registering 26.21 to score in the tenth heat of the GRV VBIS Maiden series over 450 metres.

The son of El Galo and Brett’s Break wore the green vest at $6.20 to a neck win over Noosa Tiger ($5.90), with Harbour Flash ($8.30) a length and a quarter back in third spot.

Record smashed Warragul December 27 CLASSY MALDINI smashed the 400 metres track record on Tuesday night by clocking 22.18 when an all the way winner of the Spe-cial Event.

Sent to box one as favourite at 41.60, the Graeme Bate trained sprinter bolted in by nine and a half lengths over Mozza ($6.80), with a half length to third placed Hornblower ($59.80).

Classy Maldini, a son of Droopys Maldini and Firing Zone, owned by the Gar Bob Syndi-cate, has scored in eight of his 15 starts.

There was only one race over the 460 metres and that was the Free For All and Breathe Fear ran 25.82 to score.

Coming from box one at $7.00, the son of Where’s Pedro and Ann Shirly beat Absinth Shot ($7.90) by a half length, with Stagger ($5.10) a length back in third spot.

A winner of 14 of his 44 attempts, Breathe Fear is owned and trained by Gary Shingles.

Amado provided owner, Colin Brennan and trainer, Jamie Karamatic with the first leg of a winning litter double by registering 22.54 to take out heat five of the Grade 5 Damsel’s Dash over 400 metres.

Drawn in box eight as favourite at $1.60, the black sprinter beat Somma Storm ($8.90) by three and three quarter lengths, with Schwartz Girl ($22.10) three and a half lengths further astern.

Entice Me Juliet completed the litter dou-ble for Colin and James by running the new PB of 22.49 to land heat six of the Grade 5 Dam-sel’s Dash over 400 metres.

The daughter of El Galo and Enticed Lass wore the yellow vest at $3.80 to a six and three quarter lengths win over Arvo’s Josie ($6.90), with Beyond Brooklyn ($28.70) two lengths back in third spot.

Mark Delbridge took the training honours with a treble scoring in heats one, three and seven of the Grade 5 Damsel’s Dash over 400 metres via the efforts of Vixen Red, Sonic Chick and Arvo’s Spice.

Vixen Red for the Hide The Loot Syndi-cate wore the yellow vest at $3.30 to a length and three quarters win over Amsona Babe ($2.40 fav). The daughter of Collision and Clementine Bale stopped the clock at 22.71.

Sonic Chick for the Atherden Syndicate was leg two and returned the time of 22.76 to score. Rated on top at $2.00 from box four, the daughter of Where’s Pedro and Miss Otazel beat Arnie’s Star ($8.10) by three quarters of a length.

Arvo’s Spice completed the treble with a gallop of 22.64. Owned by the Arvo’s Syndi-cate, the daughter of Mister Twink and Arvo’s Helena saluted by five and a quarter lengths over Dr. Booshay ($7.80).

Record broken Warrnambool December 27 DON’T KNOCKA HIM broke the 450 metres track record on Tuesday night with a gallop of 25.00 to take out a Grade 5.

Coming from box seven as favourite at $1.60, the son of Knocka Norris and Surf Queen scored by eight and three quarter lengths over Best Perfume ($6.30), with Flam-ing Doll ($13.80) two lengths further afield.

Don’t Knocka Him, who’s won seven of his 18 runs, is owned by Reg Kay and was the second leg of a winning double for trainer, Jason Thompson.

Proven Emily was Jason’s first leg and she ran 25.88 to take out heat 14 of the GRV VBIS Maiden Series over 450 metres when on debut.

Owned by the McGrath Syndicate, the daughter of El Galo and Proven Lilly wore the pink vest as favourite at $1.70 to a neck win over Time For Fun ($26.70), with Wonaeamirri ($3.50) two and a half lengths back in third spot.

Fiery ran 25.87 to score in heat 13 of the GRV VBIS Maiden Series over 450 metres.

The Andrea Bahen owned youngster came from box four as favourite at $2.00 to defeat As Far As ($3.40) by four and three quarter lengths, with a neck to third placed Maccaboy ($31.10).

Fiery was the first leg of a winning litter double for trainer, Cameron Bahen.

Flame Grille completed the litter double for Cameron by recording 25.84 to score in heat 15 of the GRV VBIS Maiden Series over 450 metres.

Sent to box one at $5.30, the son of Paddy’s Flame and Step Out saluted by a length over Wild Conan ($18.50), with Ardros-san ($9.90) a length and a half back in third spot.

Chyna Run took time honours over the 390 metres by running the new PB of 22.07 to score in heat three of the Restricted Win Stake.

After lining up in box three at $5.80, the Mark Delbridge trained sprinter scored by three and three quarter lengths over Cool Pick ($14.60), with Dynamik Bolt ($3.90) two and a quarter lengths further astern.

Chyna Run, a daughter of Surf Lorian and Motoring, owned by John Falvey, has now won three of her 19 attempts.

Christmas came early for the kids at Casino. Pat Lavis and I Can Do assisted Santa, who entertained the little tackers trackside last week. - pic courtesy Lisa Vanderstok

Jenny Green.

THE DIRECTORS of the NSW GBOTA recognised the contribution Northern Districts Director, Mrs Jenny Green with the awarding of the Association’s Distin-guished Service Award at Saturday’s Directors meeting (December 17). The current Vice Chairman of the Association, Mrs Green was recognised as a tireless worker at the Kurri Kurri branch, wider Northern District and the NSW GBOTA Board. Mrs Green joined the NSW GBOTA in 1991, becoming the Kurri Kurri Branch Treasurer a year after joining. Between 1995 and 2006 Mrs Green held various positions with the Newcastle and Hunter River District Association, as well as co-ordinating numerous functions and presentation nights. NSW GBOTA Chairman, Mr. Geoff Rose, described the Distinguished Ser-vice Award as a very significant achieve-ment, adding that Mrs Green’s dedicated contribution made her a more than worthy recipient.

GREYHOUND RACING NSW (GRNSW) has advised the Mudgee & District Grey-hound Racing Club and the Moree Grey-hound Racing Club that it has not renewed their registration for 2012. At its December meeting, the Board of GRNSW determined that both clubs had not met the requirements of the Operating Stan-dards, which is a condition of registration for every NSW greyhound club. The decision means that both clubs will not be permitted to conduct races or trials from 1 January 2012. Both clubs have been invited by the Board to submit new registration applica-tions demonstrating their achievement of all 16 Operating Standards. Once a new appli-cation has been received it will be reviewed by the Board at its subsequent monthly meeting. Greyhound Racing NSW Chairman Professor Percy Allan AM said it was im-

perative that all clubs in NSW met the Oper-ating Standards currently in place. “The GRNSW Board regard the Operat-ing Standards as a vital component of race club administration because they ensure adequate levels of service, efficiency, sol-vency, safety and accountability,” Professor Allan said. “At the beginning of 2011, the Board reviewed and streamlined these standards and the response from almost all NSW greyhound clubs has been excellent in re-gard to their documentation and proce-dures.” The consideration of Forbes & District Greyhound Racing Club’s 2012 registration has been deferred until the Board’s next meeting on 31 January 2012, due to the club missing the deadline for submission of the Operating Standards. Until a decision is made on Forbes’ application the club will also not be able to conduct races or trials from 1 January 2012.

Sad loss NEVILLE and Kay King would like to pass on their heartfelt thanks to Sandown Park’s vet, Dr. Alistair Smith, his staff and also the track boys who assisted in trying to save the life of top grade sprinter Zippstar.

The brilliant breaker led clearly into the first bend at Sandown Park last week but for some obscure reason tumbled and fell heavily.

Sadly, he was humanely put down on Christmas Eve after extensive X-rays revealed that he had suffered severe spinal damage and had lost the use of his two rear legs.

Neville told OTL that Dr. Alistair Smith was simply wonderful in his after-race treat-ment, and thought that the red and fawn 30 kg chaser may have suffered an aneurysm which clotted in his spinal cord.

“We were overwhelmed by the amount of calls we received over the weekend and would like to thank everybody that showed concern for Zippstar.”

“You never like to lose any of your dogs, especially in track accidents.”

“Thanks once again, and the response shows that our sports owners and trainers are a loving caring bunch of animal lovers.”


Out of the shadow GREYHOUND RACING can be an ex-tremely fickle business at times.

Let’s just imagine for one minute that Bekim Bale never raced.

We’d have been in awe of his litter brother, Heston Bale, wouldn’t we?

But he has lived in the shadow of his brother somewhat.

However, when they made their de-buts, both scored by huge margins in fast times at Sandown; Heston in 29.49.

They clashed in the final on Septem-ber 15, and as you may recall, Heston beat Bekim by two lengths in 29.14, and that time just happened to be a new track record.

Now I guess that might have sug-gested to some that Heston was the bet-ter of the two, although a lot felt if the boxes were reversed, more than likely Bekim would have won.

For the next two months, Heston only raced at Sandown, having eight more starts over the 515 metres, winning four in 29.46, 29.84, 29.58 and 29.02 respec-tively.

That’s pretty impressive stuff. He then ventured over to The Mead-

ows where he won a Grade 5 in 30.06. His very next start, however, was just

something that you can only call amazing. Contesting a heat of the Group 1

Silver Chief, the black flyer zoomed over The Meadow’s 525 metres trip in an amazing 29.45.

That smashed the track record by more than two and a half lengths - a re-cord set by Turanza Bale at 29.61.

So, by my recollections, that makes Heston Bale the first dog to have broken both Melbourne tracks sprint records, although I will gladly stand corrected if this is not so.

Of course, we now have a situation where litter brothers hold both Melbourne tracks’ sprint records, and I’d say that would be a first too.

I think the most awesome thought we’ve had about Heston Bale is that he’s looked like a dog that will get better the further he travels.

Mind you, the fact this dog is only 26 months of age also tells us he should get better over the next few months.

And of course he should improve with experience too.

What an awesome thought!

Any other time GLEN GALLON posted a flying 29.69 at The Meadows on Silver Chief heats night, and any other time that’d easily be a Best Of Night gallop. But of course, Heston Bale’s 29.45 meant that Glen Gallon missed time hon-ours over the 525 metres by four lengths.

Kind of hard to believe, isn’t it? I mean, how would you feel running a

length or so off what was the old track record then missing time honours by .24 of a second?

Still, as we know, four lengths can be just a “check” difference between two dogs.

Now there’s no doubting how good Glen Gallon is.

His Brisbane Cup win when he ran down Geelong and Melbourne Cup win-ner, Dyna Tron, was made to look even better after Dyna Tron took out the Group 1 Hobart Thousand.

That’s form stacking-up very nicely. What a race MENTIONING the Hobart Thousand final, and what a race that turned out to be.

A great field, and at the end it turned into a two-dog war.

It is rather odd watching two dogs go hammer and tongs like that all the way down the straight; odd in the fact that you’re actually barracking for both dogs simultaneously.

Both deserved to win, neither de-served to lose, and in reality, a dead heat would have been a fitting result.

Dyna Tron and Rewind put on one of those Bonecrusher/Waverley Star exhibi-tions down the long Elwick straight, and for mine that was one of the best finishes we’ve seen in a big race this year.

Top stuff! Mind you, how about the run of Dyna

Bert to get third? Gee, he’s well overdue to win a big

one. For Dyna Tron, this has been a re-

markable effort to do what he’s done - win the Geelong Cup, the Melbourne Cup and the Hobart Thousand - with a great effort squeezed between the latter two when pipped in the Brisbane Cup. Ole Pedro UP IN “Steak’n’kidney”, Noble Pedro took to Queen Lauryn’s Wentworth Park 520 metres track record, shaving it from 29.44 to 29.43. It’s a funny thing with sprint records, that’s sort of how you expect them to be lowered, a little bit shaved off here and there. The son of Where’s Pedro and Miss Beeslee has always been able to run time from day one and he’s posted some slick times on tracks such as Dapto and Bulli. He’s also scored over 600 metres at Dapto, as well as winning up the straight at Appin, so he has a bit of versatility about him.

I get the feeling that both he and Heston Bale may have also created a first by running metropolitan track records on the same night in two different states. Hmm, records TRACK RECORD times are a great sub-ject to get into an argument about. You’ll always have opinions divided when some dog posts a time that people don’t think the dog is capable of running.

As I always say, check to time of the second dog, as that’s the best indication of whether a track record is indeed legiti-mate.

Okay, so bearing that in mind, let’s have a bit of a squiz at the two records that went by the wayside on Saturday December 17, just to be certain.

At The Meadows, Heston Bale re-corded a flying 29.45.

It’s worth remembering that a Group 1 winner, Glen Gallon ran 29.69 and Cape Hawke 29.73, with only one other winner breaking 30.00.

We all know Heston Bale is a quick dog, so what did he win by and who ran second?

Well, he won by 12¾ lengths, which is near enough to .80 of a second.

Just the winning margin should be enough to suggest the time is right.

Gordon Bale was the dog to run sec-ond, so his time is 30.25, whilst his PB was 30.34 prior to the race.

We’re talking .09 here, which is a length and a half, and my call would be that Gordon Bale, being a young dog and on the up, he probably has improved at least that since he ran his PB.

Noble Pedro won by 10¼ lengths, beating Devine Law, with that galloper’s over the line time being 30.08.

He has a 29.96 PB on the track, so again, he verifies the winner’s time.

The verdict - well in my opinion, both times are true and correct!

Great broodie OR CATRA is a great brood bitch, make no mistake about that. As you may recall, she had two of her sons contest the final of the Group 1 Bold Trease Carnival Cup, with one of those, Zipping Malfoy scoring.

The next Group 1 staying race on the calendar is the Sale Cup, and Or Catra had three of her sons qualify for the $75,000 to the winner event.

Now if you’re wondering why this broodie is so special, perhaps looking at her breeding is a great place to start.

Her sire, Brett Lee needs no intro-duction whatsoever, whilst her dam is Gold Serenade.

Gold Serenade is a daughter of Golden Currency and Clare D’Loon, and she’s by Ginger from Key Dancer.

I’d be here all day giving you the offspring of Gold Serenade that were top notch, so I’ll name just one other, Zarbo.

She is the dam of chasers such as Mogambo and Lady Arko.

Back to Or Catra, and her three sons in the Sale Cup are litter brothers, Kinga Will and Kinga Zac (x Bit Chili) and Zip-ping Lad (x Malfoy).

The Sale Cup final, booked in its traditional Boxing Day slot, continually has a great field, and this year is no ex-ception.

Certainly one of the more popular staying events we have on the racing calendar, and a credit to the Sale Club. Interesting conditions I WAS having a look through the AGRA Racing Calendar to see what we had coming up in the New Year.

The majority of pups contesting the Silver Chief and the Laurels Classic might be able to head north for a couple of Group 1 events at The Gardens.

The National Derby and National Futurity are scheduled to kick-off on January 20.

Whereas the Silver Chief and the Laurels Classic are for pups born on or after June 1, 2009, the two races at The Gardens are for pups whelped on or after July 1, 2009.

Interestingly, these two races are limited to 48 greyhounds apiece.

I would assume that’s the Best 48 in the grader’s opinion.

So there you are, places are limited! Perth heats up LOOKING a bit further ahead, the action moves to Perth at the end of January when the Group 1 Galaxy and the Group 1 Perth Cup are to be run.

The Galaxy is for the Best 32 plus reserves chasing an $80,000 first prize, and of the Best 64 plus reserves in con-tention for the Cup, the carrot at the end is $140,000. Repeat matings THIS has been a very hot topic for quite a while now and there are those who are totally for it and those who are totally against it.

At the end of the day there are really no rules as to how this all works out.

Some repeat matings have been better than the original, some have been worse.

If someone can ever figure out why and bottle it, they’d be rich.

Anyhow, Black Top is regarded as one of the best stud dogs Australia has ever had.

Two bitches were frequent visitors to Black Top, two great matrons to say the least.

The first of those was Busy Beaver, who was sent to Black Top seven times.

Yes, you read right, seven! Her first visit was in 1966 and three

pups in that litter were Busy’s Charm, Top Bomber and Zoom Top.

Gee, you’d really be hard pressed to beat that trio, wouldn’t you?

Still, no harm trying, even if you don’t better that litter, you still should get some good pups.

According to a note on Greyhound Data, her second litter didn’t race due to contracting a virus.

Litter number three contained chas-ers such as Busy Bomber and Zoom Again, not quite the standard of the first litter but real top quality nonetheless.

Throw in chasers like Bettina Zero, Busy’s Duke and Top Em All, to name a few, and you can say that in Busy Bea-ver’s case, repeat matings were success-ful, but not quite as successful as the original.

The second brood bitch to pay a few visits to Black Top was Elsie Moss.

She had three litters to Black Top, plus in between a litter to Which Chariot, so her visits were not consecutive.

Her first litter produced Bill Moss, Clay Moss, Miller’s Moss, Molly Moss, Rose Moss and Top Moss.

Phew, pretty darn good, eh? Her second litter produced Andy

Moss, Beverley Moss, Chris Moss, Me-

teor Moss, Miami Moss and Shy Moss. Some may say better. Litter number three left Anne Lewis,

Danny Moss, Kiwi Moss, Murray Moss and Ruby Moss, well, for mine, not quite as good as the previous two.

Mind you, Elsie Moss probably would have thrown champions to a Golden Lab-rador, to coin the late Neil Dicks.

Not that Which Chariot was a Golden Labrador or anything, in fact, he was the only genuine rival to Black Top, but his litter with Elsie Moss produced Gaye Moss, Honey Moss, Joe Moss, Max Moss, Mister Moss and Pearl Moss, and as some will gladly tell you, that was Elsie Moss’s best.

The other brood bitch that I love to draw on is Gorgeous Babe, and I’ve been down her road many times and extolled the virtues of most of her progeny from Rocket Jet.

She probably is the best argument for repeat matings, as hers just seemed to get better and better.

Of course, no one will ever know what they might have produced had they gone to different sires, like Elsie Moss, they might have produced better, then again they may have thrown total duds, we’ll never know.

But at the end of the day it is a deci-sion only a breeder can make, as he’s the one paying the stud fee, doing the work and paying to rear the pups, if he so de-sires.

Mind you, if I had a bitch that had just produced a great litter to a certain dog and I only ever sold the pups I bred, I know where I’d be going the next time the bitch is on season.

But that’s a business decision, isn’t it?

Next week THE YEAR is nearly over, and in next week’s edition my annual GOTY Awards will be revealed. A few surprises perhaps, then again, maybe not, you’ll find out next week.

Happy New Year SEEING as this is the last column for 2011, I’d just like to take the opportunity to wish all our readers a very Happy and Prosperous New Year.

May you own, train, breed and back plenty of winners in 2012.

Your Say “Uwere Wright” stated, “Good call on Kinga Will, I see he just made the Group 1 Sale Cup.” He did that, and he’s in it with a great chance too. “Great Stuff” asked, “Wasn’t the Hobart Thousand final a great race?” I certainly was! “Happy Reader” with, “Thank you NGF for all your great stories and great form, and to you Mr Treeman, for all the great ad-vice you give.” Well thanks, and here’s some more good advice, just keep on reading NGF. “Hard Nose” back with (in part), “Actually, you chose to compare two great dogs with two that will be duds, in my view.” Actually, I think I said that we should compare two dogs of similar lines with each other, whilst the other dog should be compared to an equally similar dog, not one against the other. As for your prediction, that is duly noted on all four dogs, and yes, I do tend to agree with you on the dog you seem to have a set against......hehe. This week’s Teaser WITH next week’s column being the GOTY Awards, there’ll be no Teaser this week. Last week’s answer THE answer to last week’s Teaser: THE GRAND CHAMPION, see by name, he’s the world’s greatest, but in reality, he certainly is one of the greatest ever any-how.

Saiga antelopes The saiga antelope of Kazakhstan has been the subject of some much-needed research recently.

These once-abundant creatures have been harvested for their horn, which is highly valued by Chinese traditional healers and by unregulated hunting in this lawless part of the world.

On top of this decimation of the population, the remaining antelope have been dying in unison.

Mass deaths in this region of the world, and for once the Russians are not to blame!

The Royal Veterinary College in London has been called in to investigate, and a physician with a name worthy of a character in the movie Borat, Dr. Kock, was despatched to find out the cause.

His conclusion was that they simply had too much food and were making pigs of themselves on the lush spring grasses, which was sickening them to death.

The interesting thing about this story is that it has made headlines in a recent

trade magazine for veterinarians. There are only two conclusions that I

can draw from this event… either one, the editor believes that within our profession there is a deep interest in the welfare of the Saiga antelope and the Kazakh environment, or two, there is very little other research to report on.

My guess is that the second scenario is much more likely, and the next question is why is this the case?

Simply, it is a matter of economics, as proper reputable research is time-consuming and expensive.

The organisations with the most money to spend on research are the drug companies, who will only publish research beneficial to their product and the conservation organizations, who are

funded by the chardonnay swilling, latte sipping set that inhabit cities around the world and have their views informed by the National Geographic channel.

The need for ongoing research in our industry is important.

It is not only to generate information that may be useful and improve the health and well-being of our patients, but it is also a vital defence in the protracted game of poker that all the racing codes are engaged in, with the welfare lobby funded by the same chardonnay and latte drinkers as above.

As an industry, I believe we must have robust, compelling and ongoing evidence that our industry is pro-active in the care of its four-legged participants.

A track record of identifying and solving health problems will provide a solid counter-argument to the continual accusation of the racing codes being animal users and abusers.

Walnut Veterinary Clinic 84 Clarendon Street

Cranbourne, 3977 (03) 5995 5255

By Dr. Des Fegan MVB MRCVS



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KILTY LAD BLK D JAN’09

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CRYSTIN BALE RD BD B JAN’09

Buttsie Bale-Sorrento Bale Up And Away (2nd) Tonneli Bale (3rd)

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NEWCASTLE HERALD NATIONAL DERBY

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BOGIE KING BLK D MAR’09

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BE D DEC’07 Surf Lorian-Winsome Bluebird

So Seductive (2nd) Pillow Torque (3rd)

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HUDSON PACIFIC MATURITY CLASSIC

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SHEREEN BALE WH BD B JAN’09

Over Flo-Horizon Bale Stefan Bale (2nd)

Rewind (3rd) 1.5L, 6.25L Time: 29.76 RR

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METZ MAGIC BLK D MAY’09

Bombastic Shiraz-Witheren’s Girl Cold Fusion (2nd) Allen Hertz (3rd)

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DASHING CORSAIR RD FN D APR’07

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GREYHOUND RECORDER

PAWS OF THUNDER 1/10/11

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WH B B JUL’09 Premier Fantasy-Mepunga Diamond

Radley Bale (2nd), Cape Hawke (3rd)

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SKY CHANNEL TOPGUN 22/10/11

525M THE MEADOWS $125,000 ALLEN HARPER

BLK D MAR’09 Over Flo-Kazar Bale Radley Bale (2nd) Bogie King (3rd)

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CENTREBET

VIC PETERS CLASSIC 5/11/11

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Bombastic Shiraz-Ready For Rain Mepunga Nicky (2nd)

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SOLO MELBOURNE CUP 17/11/11

515M SANDOWN PARK $200,000 DYNA TRON RD BD D FEB’09

Collision-Gold Rush Bale Shereen Bale (2nd)

Allen Elroy (3rd) 2.75L, 2.5 Time: 29.22 RR

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Collision-Gold Rush Bale Rewind (2nd)

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Kilty Lad

SKY RACING PERTH CUP 5/2/11

530M CANNINGTON $140,000 HIGH EARNER

BLK D MAY’07 Collision-Double Guess

Gold Heritage (2nd) Kilty Lad (3rd)

4L, Nk Time: 30.37 Trainer: Kel Greenough

MACRO MEATS TEMLEE

19/2/11 525M THE MEADOWS $50,000

HIGH EARNER BLK D MAY’07

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MACRO MEATS

SUPER STAYERS 5/3/11

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BLK D MAY’08 Bombastic Shiraz-Dallas Gypsy

So Seductive (2nd) Allen Zander (3rd)

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MTD AUSTRALIAN CUP

5/3/11 525M THE MEADOWS $250,000

ST. PIERRE BE BD D DEC’07

Surf Lorian-Paris St Germain High Earner (2nd) Mid Levels (3rd)

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MACRO MEATS

GOLDEN EASTER EGG 23/4/11

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RD FN D FEB’08 Big Daddy Cool-Minkara Bale

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Blue Lorian

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Radley Bale

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AMAKLER GIRL BLK B JUL’07

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Piping Hot (2nd) Bramley (3rd)

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ALLEN HARPER BLK D MAR’09

Over Flo-Kazar Bale Main Drag (2nd) Loathsome (3rd)

5.25L, 1.5L Time: 29.58 RR Trainer: Graeme Bate

WINTER

CUP 30/6/11

520M ALBION PARK $15,000 ISO OCTANE RD FN D DEC’07

Pure Octane-Tiny Milly He Knows Uno (2nd)

Cold Fusion (3rd) 3.5L, 1L Time: 29.93

Trainer: Tony Brett

Bobby Boucheau

Amakler Girl

Allen Harper

Metz Magic

Dashing Corsair

Mepunga Nicky

Zipping Malfoy


MTD BENDIGO CUP 24/4/11

430M BENDIGO $25,000 ENRY WALT BLK D JAN’08

Primo Uno-Awesome Saint Warning Label (2nd) Finbar McCool (3rd)

1.5L, 1L Time: 24.22 Trainer: Gary Ennis

NORLANE HOTEL

WARRNAMBOOL CUP 4/5/11

450M WARRNAMBOOL $30,000 ARSONIST FN B APR’08

Elite State-Flickering Lady Proven Que Tee (2nd)

Hayder Bale (3rd) 2.25L, 1.75L Time: 25.22

Trainer: Heather Collins

MACEY’S BISTRO WARRNAMBOOL CLASSIC

4/5/11 450M WARRNAMBOOL $60,000

COMPACTO BLK D OCT’08

Regal Brett-My Pearly Shells Southwood Chief 2nd)

Lacomare (3rd) Nk, 1.75L Time: 25.29

Trainer: Judith Risk

J&H AIR CONDITIONING & EQUIPMENT GOLD CUP

5/5/11 450M MAITLAND $30,000 ELITE BLUE SIZE

BE D FEB’08 Elite State-Size ‘Em Up

Fancy Dean 2nd) Main Drag (3rd)

1.5L, 1.75L Time: 25.07 Trainer: Reg Kay

HENRY HARRISON MEMORIAL

5/5/11 715M SANDOWN $25,000 PILLOW TORQUE

BE FN B OCT’08 Big Daddy Cool-Abbadale Gold

Slick Lee 2nd) Bobby Boucheau (3rd)

1.75L, 1.25L Time: 42.05 Trainer: Troy Iwanyk

EVAN & SON JEWELLERY LADIES BRACELET


TONNELI BALE BLK B JAN’09

Collision-Ambrosia Bale Shereen Bale (2nd)

Darya Bale (3rd) 4.5L, 1.25L Time: 29.66 RR


SOLO WA OAKS

21/5/11 530M CANNINGTON $25,000

TONNELI BALE BLK B JAN’09

Collision-Ambrosia Bale Shereen Bale (2nd) Olivia’s Asset (3rd)

2L, 3.5L Time: 30.39 Trainer: Graeme Bate

BRITTON’S WA DERBY

7/5/11 530M CANNINGTON $25,000

ALLEN ELROY DK BD D MAR’09

Collision-Clementine Bale Vocal Enforcer (2nd)

Easy Peasy (3rd) 1L, 1L Time: 30.48 Trainer: Graeme Bate

RANVET GOLD CUP 23/5/11

472M BULLI $25,000 WHAT SIZE BLK D MAR’08

Hallucinate-Still Hoping He Knows Uno (2nd)

Fancy Dean (3rd) 2.25L, 1.25L Time: 26.02

Trainer: Jason Thompson

TWEED HEADS BORDER PARK GALAXY

23/5/11 420M TWEED HEADS $20,000

PRETTY MALAIKA BLK B JAN’08

Primo Uno-Hannalore Big Bunga (2nd)

Stylish Daymo (3rd) 1.25L, 2L Time: 23.52

Trainer: Frank Hancock

GROUP 2

WOY WOY POULTRY SUPPLIES GOSFORD GOLD CUP

4/1/11 515M GOSFORD $30,000

TUIAKI BLK D MAR’08

Premier Fantasy-Shireen’s Habit Garbanzo (2nd) Agent Oso (3rd)

3.5L, 3.75L Time: 29.90 RR Trainer: Neville Brown

———————————————— KEN HICKEY CONCRETING

CRANBOURNE CUP 10/1/11

520M CRANBOURNE $30,000 GOLD HERITAGE

BLK B MAY’08 Texas Gold-Hot Heritage

Finbar McCool (2nd) Bramley (3rd)

4L, 1.75L Time: 30.53 Trainer: Des Downing

CYRIL ROWE GOLD PLATE MEMORIAL

10/1/11 472M BULLI $25,000 GRETA BALE WH BLK B FEB’08

Where’s Pedro-Gold Rush Bale Stanford Bale (2nd)

Riddle Bale (3rd) 6.25L, .5L Time: 26.15 RR


LION QUALITY PRODUCTS WARRAGUL CUP

25/1/11 460M WARRAGUL $28,000 EL GRAND SENOR

BLK D APR’08 Where’s Pedro-Elgrando Gold

Vee Best Vane (2nd) Radley Bale (3rd)

1.75L, 3.25L Time: 22.57 Trainer: Carolyn Jones

COUNTRY CLUB TASMANIA CUP

14/2/11 515M LAUNCESTON $40,000

FISHERMAN BLK D JAN’07

Where’s Pedro-Stylish Dotty Cracker Boy (2nd)

Posh Di (3rd) 4.25L, 4L Time: 29.85 Trainer: Robert Sutcliffe

Gold Heritage

El Grand Senor

MACRO MEATS ROOKIE REBEL

19/2/11 600M THE MEADOWS $25,000

SYMMETRY BLK D MAR’07

Flying Penske (USA)-Classy Creek Birthday Boy (2nd) Stack ’Em Flat (3rd) 2L, Nk Time: 34.68 Trainer: Robert Britton

MACRO MEATS ZOOM TOP

19/2/11 725M THE MEADOWS $30,000

BLUE LORIAN BE D DEC’07

Surf Lorian-Winsome Bluebird Lady Arko (2nd)

So Seductive (3rd) 1.75L, .5L Time: 42.53

Trainer: Peter Whye

HIGHLAND SMASH REPAIRS VINCE CURRY MEMORIAL

2/3/11 520M IPSWICH $25,000

DANCE A JIG BE D MAY’09

Just The Best-Tad Smarter Lorain Cocktail (2nd) Bogie Le Vista (3rd)

2.25L, 11L Time: 30.64 Trainer: Steve Lennon

BRANDON’S QUEENSLAND DERBY

10/3/11 520M ALBION PARK $25,000

BOGIE KING BLK D MAR’09

Collision-Bogie Skye Yowyeh (2nd)

High Interest (3rd) 1.25L, 1.25L Time: 30.11

Trainer: Ryan Ayre

EXCHANGE HOTEL HORSHAM CUP

13/3/11 480M HORSHAM $28,000

ENRY WALT BLK D JAN’08

Primo Uno-Awesome Saint Allen Elroy (2nd) Greta Bale (3rd)

2L, Nk Time: 27.22 Trainer: Gary Ennis

Symmetry

Dance A Jig

BOGIE LEIGH FUTURITY 17/3/11

520M ALBION PARK $25,000 IMPOSING JET

BLK B SEP’08 Go Wild Teddy-Compliant

Uptown Diva (2nd) Flying Kero (3rd)

Nk, 3.5L Time: 30.67 Trainer: Dave Irwin

BETFAIR.COM GOLD CUP


SLICK LEE BLK D NOV’07

Brett Lee-Goodoo Mate Kalden Mayhem (2nd) Dashing Corsair (3rd) Hd, 1L Time: 42.43 Trainer: Keith Pedrana

WORLD 4 PETS DERBY

26/3/11 535M RICHMOND $25,000

DECEMBRIST BLK D MAR’08

Big Daddy Cool-World’s Finest Loathsome (2nd) Fancy Dean (3rd)

3.75L, 1L Time: 30.50 Trainer: Bob Douglas

LAUNCHING PAD (SUPER GOBIS)

14/4/11 515M SANDOWN PARK $25,000

EASY PEASY BLK D MAR’09

Pure Octane-Petal Hutmaker (2nd)

Zero’s Hero (3rd) 1.25L, .5L Time: 29.70 Trainer: Darren McDonald

HIGHLAND SMASH REPAIR AUCTION SERIES

20/4/11 520M IPSWICH $35,000

PEDRO’S THUNDER BLK D NOV’08

Where’s Pedro-Miss Go Getta Carbon Footprint (2nd)

Voodoo Tewin (3rd) 7.5L, 2L Time: 30.64 RR

Trainer: Tom Tzouvelis

GLOBE MEMORIAL EASTER CHASE


ECHELON BLK D APR’09

Mogambo-Off Springer Slick Lee (2nd)

Blue Lorian (3rd) 4.5L, 2.25L Time: 41.94

Trainer: Craig Treherne

Easy Peasy

Echelon

Arsonist

Compacto

Bogie King

Imposing Jett

Elite Blue Size

Tonneli Bale

Allen Elroy

Pretty Malaika


LION QUALITY PRODUCTS TRARALGON CUP

24/6/11 513M TRARALGON $28,000

EL GRAND SENOR BLK D APR’08

Where’s Pedro-Elgrando Gold Allen Lawson (2nd) Radley Bale (3rd)

5.25L, 4.5L Time: 29.45 RR Trainer: Carolyn Jones

JOHN McKENNA MEMORIAL 14/7/11

715M SANDOWN PARK $40,000 STRONG INTENTION

BLK D OCT’08 Brett Lee-So Busy

Mystic Apple (2nd) Bling It On (3rd)

.75L, 4L Time: 32.27 Trainer: Jamie Ennis

NEATLINE HOMES SHEPPARTON CUP

30/7/11 450M SHEPPARTON

$40,000 + $50,000 BONUS EL GRAND SENOR

BLK D APR’08 Where’s Pedro-Elgrando Gold

Mystic Apple(2nd) Aston Galilee (3rd)

Nk, .5L Time: 25.26 Trainer: Carolyn Jones

GROUP 3

WEST END DRAUGHT DISTANCE CHAMPIONSHIP

6/1/11 731M ANGLE PARK $20,500

SATANIC CASH BLK D JUL’07

Big Daddy Cool-Satanic Miss Aston Rachael (2nd)

Ella Fair (3rd) 2L, .5L Time: 43.44 Trainer: Bob Isaacson

MANDURAH MAIL BIRTHDAY CUP

7/1/11 405M MANDURAH $22,500

COUNTRY SHARK RD FN D DEC’07

Hallucinate-Fawn Country Night Melody (2nd),

Oliver Allen (3rd) .75L, Nk Time: 22.85

Trainer: John Iwanyk

DOWLING McCARTHY HANKOOK TYRES DEVONPORT CUP

18/1/11 452M DEVONPORT $25,000

ST. PIERRE BE BD D DEC’07

Surf Lorian-Paris St Germain Banger Harvey (2nd)

I’m A Fencer (3rd) 2.75L, 2.25L Time: 25.55

Trainer: Debbie Cannan

SKY RACING

PERTH CUP CONSOLATION 5/2/11

530M CANNINGTON $22,500 MARKED DOWN

RD BD D FEB’09 Primo Uno-Magic Maisy

Rock Pool (2nd) Ever Grace (3rd)

1.5L, 2L Time: 30.70 Trainer: Jack Fleming

SUMMER

PUPPY CLASSIC 30/3/11

520M NOWRA $15,000 CHENZHOU BOY

RD BD D FEB’09 Bombastic Shiraz-Ocean Song

I’m Mighty Magic (2nd) Barbella Osti (3rd)

HD, 4.5L Time: 30.06 Trainer: Luke Azzopardi

BIG DOG CUP 21/4/11

600M ALBION PARK $15,000 DASHING CORSAIR

RD FN D APR’07 Malfoy-Rose Flamenco

Do That (2nd) Bos Flyer (3rd)

2.25L, 1.5L Time: 35.17 Trainer: Dwyer Lennon

WEST END DRAUGHT ANNIVERSARY CUP

21/4/11 515M ANGLE PARK $15,000

DARK DUO BLK D APR’08

Bombastic Shiraz-Token Whiz Brahma Boy (2nd)

Point Two Over (3rd) Nk, 2.5L Time: 29.82

Trainer: Rob Harnas

DE BORTOLI WINES THE AMBROSOLI


NUMERO UNO BALE BLK D APR’08

Where’s Pedro-Dyna Celeste Tuiaki (2nd)

More Space (3rd) 5.25L, 1L Time: 29.84 Trainer: Brendan Wheeler

CENTREBET MAGIC MAIDEN


ZIPPING MAN BLK D AUG’09

Malfoy-Or Catra Miss Milkshake (2nd)

Zipping Lad (3rd) 1L, 1.5L Time: 30.29 Trainer: Jason Mackay

SA BREEDERS PLATE 12/5/11

515M ANGLE PARK $22,500 HANNAH McLAREN

BD B FEB’09 Bit Chili-Nimuay Lass

Atlanta McLaren (2nd) Set The Drag (3rd)

6L, 4.75L Time: 30.29 Trainer: Don Foster

MULTICAMS SYSTEMS BLACK TOP

3/9/11 515M THE GARDENS $40,000

PENTHOUSE BD D JUL’08

Run’s House-By Request Fancy Dean (2nd) Devine Law (3rd)

2.25L, .75L Time: 29.53 Trainer: Jason Thompson

LION QUALITY PRODUCTS

HEALESVILLE CUP 16/10/11

350M HEALESVILLE $40,000 MARBRO MAN

BLK D JUN’08 Elite State-Simerema Lass

I’m A Fencer (2nd) Marmion (3rd)

.5L, .5L Time: 19.27 Trainer: Simon Brown

LISMORE WORKERS CLUB

25/10/11 520M LISMORE $40,000

DUFFY BLK D MAY’08

Surf Lorian-Joy Esme Aretha Trick (2nd) Wizz Bang (3rd)

NK, .5L Time: 30.50 Trainer: Maurice McArdle

SOLO ALL STARS

29/10/11 530M CANNINGTON $40,000

VOCAL ENFORCER BLK D FEB’09

Black Enforcer-She’s Vocal Not In Kansas (2nd)

Blue Goose (3rd) .5L, 1.5L Time: 30.34 Trainer: Andrew McLaren

CITY OF HUME CUP 31/10/11

600M THE MEADOWS $40,000 SHINTARO SAMURAI

BLK D JUL’08 Collide-Brandeen Lee

Karanji (2nd) Stack ’Em Flat (3rd)

.75L, 1L Time: 34.74 Trainer: Rod Clark

VEOLIA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES GEELONG CUP

4/11/11 460M GEELONG $40,000

DYNA TRON RD BD D FEB’09

Collision-Gold Rush Bale Dyna Bert (2nd)

Shereen Bale (3rd) 1.5L, .75L Time: 25.61 RR


TAB SPORTSBET GREAT CHASE

23/11/11 525M THE MEADOWS $40,000

FULLY ADVANCED BLK D FEB’10

Collision-Okay Supreme Godsend (2nd)

Witch’s Potion (3rd) .5L, .75L Time: 30.77 Trainer: Ron McCullagh

PETSTOCK BALLARAT CUP

1/12/11 450M BALLARAT $40,000

UP AND AWAY FN B MAR’09

Where’s Pedro-On Shore Lektra Express (2nd)

Bala Bale (3rd) .75L, .75L Time: 25.23


COUNTRY WINNEBAGO CLASSIC 8/12/11

520M DAPTO $75,000 NO RULES LEAGUE

RD BD B NOV’09 Bit Chili-Carlz

Frisky Melody (2nd) Go Jessie Go (3rd)

3.75L, .5L Time: 30.10 Trainer: George Micallef

MACRO MEATS LAURELS

TO BE RUN 29/12/11 515M SANDOWN PARK $50,000

St Pierre

Chenzhou Boy

Dark Duo

Zipping Man

Hannah McLaren

Dashing Corsair

El Grand Senor

Vocal Enforcer

Shintaro Samurai

Fully Advanced

Dyna Tron

Duffy

El Grand Senor

Marbro Man

Strong Intention

Wishing our valued readers a safe and prosperous 2012


AWM DISTANCE TITLE 30/7/11

725M THE MEADOWS $25,000 SHIMAGUNI BLK B APR’09

Primo Uno-Messines Echelon (2nd), Lady Arko (3rd)

3L, 2.75L Time: 42.57 Trainer: Robert Redenbach

LAURIE HEALION MEMORIAL 5/8/11

515M THE GARDENS $25,000 FLAVOURS FN D NOV’09

Bombastic Shiraz-Frosty Fruits Pretty Precious (2nd) Teenage Dream (3rd)

10.75L, 2.5L Time: 29.48 Trainer: John Finn

TOWNSVILLE CUP

30/8/11 498M TOWNSVILLE $25,000

VELOCITY REGINA BD B DEC’07

Surf Lorian-Super Size Herman John (2nd)

See Blue (3rd) 5.75L, 4L Time: 28.47

Trainer: Tony Brett

TODESCO MENSWEAR CHAIRMANS CUP


SHIMAGUNI BLK B APR’09

Primo Uno-Messines Yella Mustard (2nd)

Slick Lee (3rd) 3.75L, .75L Time: 42.06 RR

Trainer: Jim Redenbach

CANBERRA MOWER SERVICES CANBERRA CUP

11/9/11 530M CANBERRA $25,000

PRINCE DIABLO WH BLK D MAR’09

Premier Fantasy-Best Of Diablo Oaks Road (2nd)

Push The Paint (3rd) 6.75L, 1L Time: 29.96 RECORD

Trainer: John Finn

MERLOT CONSTRUCTIONS DAPTO MAIDEN CLASSIC

15/9/11 520M DAPTO $25,000 GUNDABOOKA

BLK D DEC’09 Brett Lee-Kiacatoo Pearl

Vintage Blend (2nd) Koombooyana Boy (3rd) 1.25L, 8L Time: 29.68

Trainer: David Pringle

COFFEX COFFEE OAKS

15/9/11 515M ANGLE PARK $25,000

MEPUNGA NICKY WH BLK D JUL’09

Premier Fantasy-Mepunga Diamond Miata (2nd)

Bralyn Ella (3rd) 2.5L, 4L Time: 29.64

Trainer: Jeff Britton

COCA-COLA DERBY 22/9/11

515M ANGLE PARK $25,000 YOWYEH

WH BLK D MAY’09 Premier Fantasy-Que Sera Sera

Black Hombre (2nd) Explosive Drop (3rd) 1L, 2L Time: 29.79

Trainer: Angela Langton

CHARCOAL INN CASINO CUP 30/9/11

484M CASINO $25,000 CAWBOURNE SMASH

BLK D MAY’09 Hallucinate-Cawburne Fraz

Frisky Melody (2nd) Fawn Bond (3rd)

2.5L, Nk Time: 27.31 Trainer: Shane Ellis

PAGES EVENTS SYDNEY CUP

15/10/11 720M WENTWORTH PARK $25,000

KEY TO EDEN BE BD B JAN’09

Suave Fella-Wild Chant Zipping Lad (2nd) Mr. Meana (3rd)

1.25L, 1.25L Time: 42.32 Trainer: Eric Castle

ROVER MOWERS

GOLD COAST CUP 16/10/11

520M ALBION PARK $25,000 HE KNOWS UNO

BLK D DEC’08 Primo Uno-Honeymoon’s Over

Glen Gallon (2nd) So Bring Destiny (3rd)

4L, 2L Time: 29.70 RR Trainer: Mick Patterson

SOLO MANDURAH CUP

14/10/11 490M MANDURAH $25,000

LIVING IMAGE BLK D FEB’08

Bombastic Shiraz-Swift Sphinx Assassin’s Quest (2nd)

Uno Reltub (3rd) 1.75L, Ns Time: 27.56

Trainer: Keith Harding

JOHN V DILLON MEMORIAL 20/10/11

715M SANDOWN PARK $25,000 BLING IT ON BLK D APR’08

Where’s Pedro-Miss Bling Bobby Boucheau (2nd)

Pillow Torque (3rd) 5.5L, HD Time: 42.00 RR

Trainer: John Westerlo

MACRO MEATS SHOOTOUT

3/11/11 515M SANDOWN PARK $40,000

BEKIM BALE BLK D OCT’09

Bartrim Bale-Amelia Bale Radley Bale (2nd) Cape Hawke (3rd)

5.75L, .5L Time: 29.13 RR Trainer: Andrea Dailly

PETS TUCKER

GAWLER GOLD CUP 6/11/11

531M GAWLER $26,700 KALDEN MAYHEM

BE D OCT’09 Big Daddy Cool-Abbadale Gold

Aston Thomas (2nd) Aston Usain (3rd)

.5L, 2.25L Time: 30.90 Trainer: Troy Murray

CITY OF IPSWICH GOLD CUP

17/11/11 520M IPSWICH $25,000

COLD FUSION BLK D JUN’09

Bit Chili-Arena Lee He Knows Uno (2nd)

Sobbing Destiny (3rd) 1L, 4.25L Time: 30.34RR

Trainer: Neil Falls

MOVEMBER YOUNG STARS CLASSIC

19/11/11 530M CANNINGTON $25,000

BAUTISTA BLK D OCT’09

Bombastic Shiraz- Winsome Bluebird

Belarus (2nd) Star Keeping (3rd)

1L, .75L Time: 30.51 Trainer: Paul Stuart

BRIAN JOHNSTONE MEMORIAL

1/12/11 515M ANGLE PARK $23,500

BASILIKA BD B SEP’09

Collision-Principality Enid’s Charm (2nd) Roadworthy (3rd)

8.5L, .75 Time: 30.18 Trainer: Bosco Stamenkovic

SCHWEPPES SUMMER CUP


ZIPPING LAD FN D AUG’09

Malfoy-Or Catra Key To Eden (2nd)

Granduer (3rd) .5L, Hd Time: 42.49 Trainer: Jason Mackay

AAA RADIATOR SPECIALISTS

CHRISTMAS GIFT 17/12/11

520M WENTWORTH PARK $25,000 NOBLE PEDRO WH BD D MAR’09

Where’s Pedro-Miss Beeslee Divine Law (2nd)

Undisputed Dos (3rd) 9.25L, .75 Time: 29.43

Trainer: Mary Wright

THE DAWSON

25/4/11 515M SANDOWN PARK $50,000

DON CHENDO BLK D FEB’09

Where’s Pedro-Kilby Supreme Arsonist (2nd) Symmetry (3rd)

1.25L, .75L Time: 29.64 Trainer: Len Ketelaar

TATTSBET FLYING AMY CLASSIC 16/6/11

520M ALBION PARK $15,000 HE KNOWS UNO

BLK D DEC’08 Primo Uno-Honeymoon’s Over

Aretha Trick (2nd) Cawbourne Cody (3rd)

1.75L, 4.25L Time: 30.29 Trainer: Mick Patterson

HAWKINGS SUPER STAYERS 30/6/11

710M ALBION PARK $15,000 DASHING CORSAIR

RD FN D APR’07 Malfoy-Rose Flamenco

Piping Hot (2nd) Bobby Boucheau (3rd)

1.25L, 1.5L Time: 42.02 Trainer: Dwyer Lennon

SPORTINGBET MEGASTAR

28/711 520M DAPTO $25,000

OAKS ROAD BLK D NOV’08

Spiral Nikita (IRE)-Leprechaun Pace Mythical Eagle (2nd) Undisputed Dos (3rd) .5L, 3L Time: 29.94

Trainer: Mark Gatt

SAGE CONTRACTING DARWIN CUP

29/711 537M DARWIN $25,000

TONNELI BALE (Disq) BLK B JAN’09

Collision-Ambrosia Bale Velocity Regina (2nd)

Cold Fusion (3rd) .5L, 4.5L Time: 30.70 RR


Don Chendo

He Knows Uno

Oaks Road

Shimaguni

Prince Diablo

Mepunga Nicky (L) Yowyeh (R)

Bling It On

Living Image Bautista

Kalden Mayhem

Basilika

Zipping Lad

Noble Pedro


NATIONAL GREYHOUND FORM NOW ON SALE WEDNESDAY IN NSW - Distributed by John Fairfax. National Greyhound Form, Thursday, December 29th, 2011 - Page 81

SURF LORIAN (Just The Best x Barrio Fiesta) sired a litter of four dogs and three bitches from Caskade Macaby whelped June 16 that was registered by Irymple breeder, Kerry Prowse.

Caskade Macaby is a daughter of Where’s Pedro and Natasha Flex, who won four of her 35 starts, scor-ing three times at Gawler over 531 metres with a PB of 31.07 and at Bar-mera over 405 metres in 23.53.

The other members of her litter were Arthur Beech (15 wins), Bluey Bell (1 win), Silver Pedro (7 wins) and Widgy’s Woman (21 wins).

The dam, a “Bale”, is from a suc-cessful litter, suggesting that these youngsters should find success on the track.

El Galo EL GALO (Where’s Pedro x Roxy Reason) sired a litter of four dogs and three bitches from Swift Tessa whelped August 1, registered by Wat-tle Glen breeder, Stephen Windisch.

Swift Tessa, a daughter of Token Prince and Tessa Two Shoes, won six of her 46 outings, scoring twice over 525 metres at The Meadows with a PB of 30.31 and over the 600 metres there in 34.88.

She won over 550 metres at Bal-larat in 31.33 and over 650 metres there in 38.67, as well as saluting over 700 metres at Geelong in 41.38.

The other members of her litter were Swift Orlando (1 win), Token Dot (4 wins) and Token Rocket (8 wins).

The dam was a strong chaser and comes from a successful line, which tells us that these youngsters should make their presence felt on the track.

Superman MATTHEW TABB, Manager of the Tabb Family Syndicate, registered a litter by Superman (Brett Lee x I’m Puzzles) from Sky Garden and the four dogs and one bitch were whelped July 12. Sky Garden, a daughter of Awe-some Assassin and Rose Garden, scored in four of her 12 starts, notch-ing three victories over 430 metres at Bendigo with a PB of 24.19 and at Geelong over 347 metres in 19.83. The only other member of her litter was Amy Paige (7 wins). The dam is beautifully bred, and a similar cross produced Group 1 winner, Amakler Girl, which says these youngsters should have a bright future on the track.

Collision DEVON MEADOWS breeder, Brad-ley Hill registered a litter of one dog and four bitches by Collision (Awesome Assassin x Rumble Spirit) from Enjoy Inn, whelped May 19.

Enjoy Inn, a daughter of Elite State and Oriental Angel, scored in 11 of her 48 tries, winning three races at the Gold Coast over 401 metres

with 23.09 her best and seven times over 395 metres at Albion Park with a PB of 22.91, plus a Lismore 420 me-tres win in 24.62.

The other members of her litter were Dragon Angel (11 wins), Elite Angel (6 wins), Elite Oriental (26 wins), Knocka Norris (21 wins), Lion’s Den (1 win), Oh Mate (8 wins) and Oriental Doll (2 wins), whilst a follow-up litter produced Bub’s Angel (3 wins), Not Today Son (8 wins) and Rocklynn’s Angel (6 wins). The dam is a member of a champion litter, which augurs extremely well for the future of these youngsters.

Bit Chili MELTON WEST breeder, John Pa-netta registered a litter of eight dogs and three bitches by Bit Chili (Bombastic Shiraz x Chili Berger) from Lasera that was whelped June 2.

Lasera, a daughter of Brett Lee and Golden Tribute, scored in two of her 18 tries, winning at Bendigo over 430 metres in 25.32 and over 347 metres at Geelong in 20.19.

The other successful members of her litter were Chick Enlim (3 wins) and Trackstar Lee (2 wins).

The dam is from a successful line, which speaks well for the future prospects of these youngsters.

High Earner HIGH EARNER (Collision x Double Guess) was the sire chosen by Wal-mer breeder, Carl McGrath for Proven Lilly, and the two dogs and three bitches were whelped Septem-ber 2.

Proven Lilly, a daughter of Va-pour Whirl and Proven Tops, scored once in six goes and that was at Hor-sham over 480 metres in 27.23.

The other members of her litter were Northern Nick (5 wins), Proven Jett (18 wins) and Proven Noir (2 wins).

Proven Lilly has had one litter to date to race and that was to El Galo whelped February 2010, leaving us Jet Lane (5 wins), Moon Lane (4 wins) and Proven Maddy (6 wins).

The dam is from a great line and whose first litter are really smart, suggesting that these youngsters should make an impression on racing too.

Pure Octane LOCH breeder, Phillis Brown regis-tered a litter by Pure Octane (Token Prince x Elusive Rebel) from Brook-lyn Sue and the four dogs and three bitches were whelped August 7.

Brooklyn Sue, a daughter of Pre-mier Fantasy and Brooklyn Doll, scored four times in 35 attempts, vic-torious at Bendigo over 430 metres in 24.59 and over 457 metres at Geelong in 26.34.

She scored at Sandown over 515 metres in 30.40 and over 520 metres at Cranbourne in 31.09.

The only other successful mem-ber of her litter was Premier Doll (1 win).

The dam comes from a very good line. suggesting that these youngsters should have their share of ability.

Trew Millions A LITTER registered by Bushfield breeder, Stuart Bishop is by Trew Millions (Brett Lee x Chloe Jones), and the four dogs and two bitches whelped August 2 are from Silent Pause.

The dam, a daughter of Spiral Nikita and Silent Movie, won six of her 35 starts, scoring four times at Angle Park over 515 metres with a PB of 30.74 and she twice at Broken Hill over 525 metres with 31.36 being her best.

The only other successful mem-ber of her litter was Silent Nikita (5 wins).

Silent Pause has had one litter to race to date and that was to Zed Three whelped April 2009, producing Eli Eli Oh (2 wins), Go Diego Go (2 wins) and Mocha Moo Juice (2 wins).

The dam is very well bred and is now proven, telling us that these youngsters should do well on the track.

Knocka Norris KNOCKA NORRIS (Elite State x Oriental Angel) sired a litter of five dogs and three bitches from Shanlyn Supreme whelped August 29 and registered by Robert Larsen, Manager of the Token Dream Syndicate. Shanlyn Supreme, a daughter of Token Prince and Shanlyn Maddy, won 11 of her 58 goes, scoring at Geelong over 457 metres in 26.14 and twice at Cranbourne over 520 metres with a PB of 30.65. She saluted over 515 metres at Sandown in 30.14 and won three races there over 715 metres with 42.61 being her fastest, landed two races at Warragul over 699 metres with 40.68 being her quickest, as well as winning over 658 metres at Traral-gon in 39.84 and over 600 metres at The Meadows in 34.60.

The other members of her litter were Shanlyn Cobra (6 wins), Shanlyn Cruiser (8 wins), Shanlyn Fox (3 wins), Shanlyn Lass (1 win), Shanlyn Prince (25 wins) and Shanlyn Token (18 wins).

Shanlyn Supreme has had one litter to race so far and that was to Slater whelped May 2009, producing Crystal’s Voice (3 wins), Shanlyn Peanut (4 wins), Sherrin’s Choice (4 wins) and Spartan (5 wins).

The dam comes from a great litter and her first pups are doing well, which suggests that these youngsters should taste their share of success on the track.

Velocette SULKY breeder, Kim Hollway regis-tered a litter by Velocette (Bombastic

Shiraz x Texan Lady) and the three dogs and four bitches whelped Au-gust 29 are from Valley Twist. The dam, a daughter of Surf Lorian and Valley Girl, won four of her 15 outings, recording a success at Shepparton over 450 metres in 25.60 and at Elwick over 599 metres in 34.56.

She picked up a win at Ballarat over 450 metres in 26.03 and over 550 metres there in 31.27. The only other successful mem-ber of her litter was Atomic Voodoo (11 wins). The dam is an extremely well bred strong chaser, which suggests that these youngsters should have a bright future.

Dyna Lachlan TYABB breeder, June Anthony regis-tered a litter by Dyna Lachlan (Go Wild Teddy x Benden Flex) and the five dogs and three bitches whelped September 6 are from Natuzzi. The dam, a daughter of Light Of Fire and Watusi Zepha, won 14 of her 68 outings, scoring three wins over 525 metres at The Meadows with 30.14 being her best and won over 520 metres at Cranbourne in 31.49.

She won at Sale over 520 metres in 29.94 and scored seven races at Horsham over 480 metres with a PB of 27.23.

She was successful at Wangaratta over 474 metres in 26.92 and over 450 metres at Warrnambool in 25.80.

In her litter were Aquarius Star (9 wins), Blazing Watusi (1 win), Hot Northerly (2 wins), Kudos Bound (3 wins), Marbo Boom (13 wins), Miss Amy Wooles (9 wins) and Salamander Lass (7 wins).

Natuzzi has had three litters to race, with the first to Spiral Nikita whelped June 2006 leaving Agog (1 win), Burlenson (2 wins), Mutt Lange (12 wins) and Watusi Magic (2 wins).

Her second litter was to Kiowa Sweet Trey whelped April 2007, giv-ing us Gwen Tennyson (3 wins), Mercury Morris (22 wins) and Sweet Jacuzzi (3 wins).

Litter number three was to Bom-bastic Shiraz whelped June 2009, producing Best Picture (4 wins), Natuzzi Shiraz (4 wins), Stacey Spar-kles (1 win) and Vox Pop (2 wins).

The dam was a good chaser who has already produced lots of winners, which speaks volumes for the future of these youngsters.

Run’s House RUN’S HOUSE (Awesome Assassin x Amy’s Sonnet) sired a litter of four dogs and seven bitches whelped Sep-tember 4 from Niki Rhode, registered by Portland breeder, Robert Halliday.

Niki Rhode, a daughter of Spiral Nikita and Signamize, failed to score in six goes.

The other members of her litter were Nikita Rhode (1 win), Remem-ber Then (1 win), Sign Out (4 wins), Spiral Rhode (10 wins), Spiraling (2 wins) and Spiralize (2 wins).

Niki Rhode has had one litter to race and that was to Go Wild Teddy whelped August 2008, producing Emerald Jet (3 wins), Emerald Mist (4 wins), Roxy Rhode (5 wins) and Teddy Rhode (5 wins).

The dam is from a good line and has already produced plenty of win-ners, which suggests the future pros-pects for these youngsters is bright.

Email WE received an email that read: Hi, just wanted to let you know of my recent whelping of a litter of five - 3 males and 2 females.

The whelping is Dyna Lachlan (Go Wild Teddy x Benden Flex), the 2010 Australia Cup winner - and Mystique Angel (Tims Crow x Miss Spin)(Kobble Creek x National Pride).

Mystique Angel comes from a line of Group and track record hold-ers, including Rockys Run (Group 1 Paws Of Thunder), Sallys Run, previ-ous 400 metres Gosford track record holder, 2005 Golden Easter Egg fi-nalist, Joeys Run, Group 2 2005 South Coast Cup winner, Rollys Run.

Mystique Angel was unraced due to her shattering her wrist and stopper bone.

She certainly looked the goods for being a top notch performer and was kept for breeding.

I hope this information is of some help for your breeding section.

Thank you and Merry Christmas - Margaret Bright

Wamberal, NSW

2011 LEADING SIRES - from January 1st 1 WHERES PEDRO 628 -95-87-62 15.12% 2 PURE OCTANE 340 -47-52-41 13.82% 3 BOMBASTIC SHIRAZ 311 -46-41-64 14.79% 4 COLLISION 184 -34-22-27 18.47% 5 METICULOUS 220 -28-18-19 12.72% 6 BLACK ENFORCER 136 -24-13-28 17.64% 7 MISTER TWINK 159 -23-31-18 14.46% 8 RETURN THE KING 109 -17-11-11 15.59% 9 SHANLYN PRINCE 115 -13-11-16 11.03% 10 PRIMO UNO 176 -12-14-25 6.81%

SALE 1 WHERES PEDRO 967 -111-106-114 11.47% 2 BOMBASTIC SHIRAZ 486 -67-53-72 13.78% 3 PURE OCTANE 537 -54-69-76 10.05% 4 ELITE STATE 382 -53-39-54 13.87% 5 BLACK ENFORCER 359 -50-36-50 13.92% 6 HALLUCINATE 241 -40-36-25 16.59% 7 BIG DADDY COOL 341 -37-44-43 10.85% 8 METICULOUS 296 -37-38-33 12.05% 9 GIVE ME FIVE 181 -33-27-19 18.23% 10 EL GALO 136 -33-15-17 24.26%

SHEPPARTON 1 WHERES PEDRO 826 -105-123-122 12.71% 2 BOMBASTIC SHIRAZ 618 -82-88-92 13.26% 3 PREMIER FANTASY 286 -50-39-38 17.48% 4 BLACK ENFORCER 271 -34-35-30 12.54% 5 COLLISION 185 -34-20-14 18.37% 6 BIG DADDY COOL 161 -31-22-12 19.25% 7 ELITE STATE 182 -28-23-25 15.38% 8 PURE OCTANE 292 -26-26-36 8.09% 9 GO WILD TEDDY 157 -25-23-21 15.92% 10 SURF LORIAN 197 -24-23-26 12.18%

WARRNAMBOOL

1 BOMBASTIC SHIRAZ 612 -106-81-76 17.32% 2 COLLISION 493 -80-67-75 16.22% 3 BIG DADDY COOL 433 -69-54-48 15.93% 4 WHERES PEDRO 250 -51-32-39 20.04% 5 BIT CHILI 464 -41-49-53 8.83% 6 HALLUCINATE 287 -39-41-33 13.58% 7 ELITE STATE 231 -37-34-28 16.01% 8 SURF LORIAN 288 -36-35-29 12.05% 9 PURE OCTANE 277 -24-38-37 8.66% 10 KNOCKA NORRIS 134 -18-10-19 13.43%

RICHMOND 1 SURF LORIAN 181 -23-28-38 12.07% 2 EIFFELLA 130 -20-22-23 15.38% 3 REGAL BRETT 45 -16-7-7 35.55% 4 BIT CHILI 111 -14-16-16 12.61% 5 BIG DADDY COOL 80 -14-10-13 17.05% 6 COLLISION 60 -14-9-6 23.33% 7 ELITE STATE 72 -13-4-12 18.05% 8 BOMBASTIC SHIRAZ 82 -9-16-15 10.97% 9 BOND 88 -9-13-5 10.22%

GUNNDAH 1 PRIMO UNO 151 -36-26-16 23.84% 2 HALLUCINATE 159 -34-23-17 21.38% 3 BOMBASTIC SHIRAZ 231 -33-40-36 14.28% 4 SURF LORIAN 256 -31-40-41 12.01% 5 BLACK ENFORCER 260 -31-36-37 11.92% 6 COLLISION 241 -31-29-33 12.86% 7 BIG DADDY COOL 195 -31-24-17 15.89% 8 BOND 203 -30-31-26 14.77% 9 ELITE STATE 207 -29-30-27 14.00% 10 GIVE ME FIVE 54 -21-5-5 38.88%

LISMORE 1 HALLUCINATE 414 -76-78-56 18.35% 2 BLACK ENFORCER 279 -35-39-31 12.54% 3 WHERES PEDRO 224 -35-32-27 15.62% 4 SURF LORIAN 216 -33-25-31 15.27% 5 COLLISION 168 -31-22-24 18.45% 6 BOMBASTIC SHIRAZ 134 -21-12-22 15.67% 7 GABLE LAFOURCHE 87 -19-12-10 21.83% 8 ELITE STATE 105 -14-13-10 13.33% 9 BOND 77 -12-12-9 15.58% 10 TREWLY SPECIAL 39 -12-7-4 30.76

TOWNSVILLE 1 BLACK ENFORCER 299 -47-48-41 15.71% 2 SURF LORIAN 254 -28-31-34 11.02% 3 ELITE STATE 118 -24-17-18 20.33% 4 COLLISION 120 -24-8-12 20.00% 5 GO WILD TEDDY 212 -22-36-31 10.37% 6 PRIMO UNO 83 -22-14-6 26.05% 7 BIT CHILI 91 -21-9-13 23.07% 8 WHERES PEDRO 141 -19-20-28 13.47% 9 HALLUCINATE 81 -16-10-12 19.75% 10 BOMBASTIC SHIRAZ 143 -13-21-18 9.09%

TWEED HEADS

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In the week from December 6 to December 12 there were 17 litters registered with GRV.

Victorian Litter Registration Details from 06/12/2011 to 12/12/2011

Sire Dam Whelped Date Desc Breeder Name El Galo Larkhill Ashlee 20/01/2011 4D 4B B. Hill Surf Lorian Caskade Macaby 16/06/2011 4D 3B K. Prowse Aston Galilee Little Sioux 10/03/2011 3D 2B B. Hill El Galo Swift Tessa 01/08/2011 4D 3B S. Windisch Collision Enjoy Inn 19/05/2011 1D 4B B. Hill

High Earner Proven Lilly 02/09/2011 2D 3B C. McGrath Pure Octane Brooklyn Sue 07/08/2011 4D 3B P. Brown Knocka Norris Shanlyn Supreme 29/08/2011 5D 3B R. Larsen Velocette Valley Twist 29/08/2011 3D 4B K. Hollway Dyna Lachlan Natuzzi 06/09/2011 5D 3B J. Anthony Run’s House Niki Rhode 04/09/2011 4D 7B R. Halliday Premier Fantasy Born Princess 29/08/2011 OD 2B R. Halliday

Smooth Fancy Gidget Frisby 20/05/2011 0D 1B P. Brown Smooth Fancy Cruisy Bazz 26/05/2011 1D 1B P. Brown

Superman Sky Garden 12/07/2011 4D 1B M. Tabb Trew Millions Silent Pause 02/08/2011 4D 2B S. Bishop Bit Chili Lasera 02/06/2011 8D 3B J. Panetta

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