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WHEN LOOKING at the Maturity field after the box draw, I did think that Desalle Bale, a Group winner, had a good chance of beating her sibling brother, Barcia Bale. The reason being that Desalle Bale is a reliable beginner and the rails draw was a big plus, whilst Barcia Bale was in the white vest with Comic Sans in two, and he goes
in a straight line early on, thus making it tougher for the others to get to the fence. And that theory was played out perfectly in the final, although Barcia Bale still got a clear run in transit. You must remember that in big race finals one touch may be the difference between winning and losing.
But all was sweet with the even money favourite, as he ranged up to tackle his kennelmate, Desalle Bale ($3.80), who took the first split in a smart 4.98 on a wet track. That middle section is where Barcia Bale excels, and after taking over in the back straight, the son of Go Wild Teddy and Princess Bale was a neck in front, pausing the timer
at 17.69 with three lengths to the others, headed by Hannie Bale and Comic Sans. Although Desalle Bale pushed her brother to the limit, Barcia Bale saluted the judge a three quarters of a length winner, running the 525 metres trip in 30.03. Hannie Bale didn’t do much wrong in the three rounds of the classic and finished two and three quarter lengths away third, narrowly ahead of Comic Sans. It was one of the best finishes to a Group 1 sprint race for quite a while, and Barcia Bale made it a perfect 10 wins from 10 career starts, with the $100,000 winner’s purse skyrocketing his earning to $127,225. As for the Paul Wheeler and Graeme Bate combination, it was the Hudson Pacific Maturity quinella, while ‘Team Dailly’ took home the $15,000 cheque. Fourth pick with punters was Ima Geisha Girl ($7.60), who came into the series with a string of wins to her credit, but showed far less brilliance
at boxrise and never really came to terms with the awkward five alley before finishing at the tail end. As for the only other runner under the double figure quote, Odie For Now ($6.70), she needed to find the rail as they rounded the first bend. But she was slow out and checked out of it before coming in a distant fifth. Caught up with leading mentor, Graeme Bate, who said that Barcia Bale and Desalle Bale would trial over 400 metres at Geelong on Friday night. That should be worth watching, eh? “After that they’ll head to Bulli to contest the National Sprint heats,” said Graeme,. “That’s where Barcia Bale broke the track record first-up.” “And as Bulli is one of the closest tracks to the Wheelers’ property, they break-in all their dogs at there.” By the way, both Desalle Bale and Barcia Bale are named after top Motocross riders. - Allan Hawkswell
HEATS NATIONAL SPRINT Sandown Thursday After winning the Group 1 Maturity final at The Meadows, Barcia Bale was joined trackside by Jan and Paul Wheeler, while Joe Briffa performed handling duties for trainer, Graeme Bate. Barcia Bale remains undefeated after 10 starts and is bound to be a key player in the upcoming National Sprint series. - photo: www.paulmunt.com
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BLISTERING EARLY SPEED UNBEATEN Wentworth Park, 7 starts, 7 wins. Times 29.66, 29.69, 29.69, 29.75. Unbelievable sections 5.30, 5.31, 5.33, 13.63, 13.65, 13.66 (13.62 second section record. Also won Steve White Memorial Cup.
FASTEST heat winner Group 1 Brisbane Cup 29.98, sensational 2nd section 11.43. UNBEATEN Bulli, 4 starts, 4 wins (26.12, 26.13, 26.19, 26.24) 2nd section record publicly trialled 22.11 (Record 22.32).
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IF THERE IS a Three Tree Hill, in the future this writer puts his hand up now for a share, in fact I’ll take the lot if available. In the beginning there was One Tree Hill, and the Hunter bred little girl was one of the best in her era, grabbing two Paws Of Thunder finals plus numerous other major victories in an illustrious career. There has been a long belief that champion bitches don’t produce champion offspring, however, the effort of Two Tree Hill last Saturday
NSW Ron Arnold night at Wentworth Park might put that theory to sleep for a while. In a devastating victory, the red fawn chaser simply outclassed a quality line-up and clocked a career best
29.76 on a track that was not conducive to fast times. When the lids opened in the Centrebet Free For All over 520 metres the pace was on early, with Krazy Fraz in box five and Wez Da Risk in the green both away well, while the red vested Young Snozz jumped well and formed a line of three asa they approached the first corner. From his extreme outside draw, Two Tree Hill gathered momentum and was alongside the leaders leaving the straight, but the supporters of the
Two Tree Hill came from the widest draw and chased down the pacy front runners to outclass an excellent Free For All field in 29.76 at Wentworth Park last Saturday night.
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odds-on pop, Young Snozz where curling the mo as runners headed to the back with the red runner in front. But in the twinkling of an eye Two Tree Hill was beside Young Snozz and applying pressure, which became a blow torch very quickly. Off the top turn Two Tree Hill charged right away, and Young Snozz simply couldn’t keep up. The leader was flying as heads were turned for home, and down the running Two Tree Hill gave nothing else a chance, scoring a dominant two and a half lengths win over Young Snozz, while Thrilling Fonz was a distant five and three quarter lengths away third. Two Tree Hill, from a December 2009 litter sired by Bombastic Shiraz, to date for the Lamb family has raced 34 times for 11 wins and 14 placings. Young Snozz (Collision x Special Osti), prepared by Jason Mackay, has produced 16 wins and 20 placings from 48 career starts, whilst the Lorraine Atchison trained Thrilling Fonz (Bombastic Shiraz x Tarawi Tess( to date has had 53 career starts for 15 wins and 16 placings. REACHING an elite 10 victories at the famous Glebe circuit, Chenzhou Boy led throughout in the Jeffrey Stake over 520 metres and scored his first win in town for a few months. At boxrise it was the extreme drawn Kyl’s Me Girl that began well along with Chenzhou Boy in the green rug, and theyt charged into the first corner together. With the aid of the inside, Chenzhou Boy found the front and took his rivals to the back, while the others strung out, with Catch The Post find-
ing second spot and Devine Law was next. Chenzhou Boy is a determined front runner and was clicking over slick sections, with the immediate chasers struggling to make any impression as they left the top turn. In the home straight Chenzhou Boy was went powerfully to the line, recording a two and a quarter lengths victory over Catch The Post in n30.17, while Devine Law was a neck away third. Chenzhou Boy, a son of Bombastic Shiraz and Ocean Song for Luke Azzopardi, has had 69 career starts for 18 wins and 27 placings, with the $100,000 prizemoney barrier fast pproaching. Catch The Post (Slater x Vivid Subject), trained by Rita Nicolaou, has had 68 career starts for seven wins and 18 placings, whilst Pat Parelli’s Devine Law (Collision x Majestic Rush) has a formcard showing nine wins and 18 placings from 40 starts. Fact File: 1 Doreen Drynan’s smart young sprinter, Catcha Grenade has been transferred to the Victorian kennel of Darren McDonald for a Spring campaign down south. Fact File: 2 NSW suffered a great loss through the week when top stayer, He’s My Future was put down following a tragic trial accident. Fact File: 3 Dave Righetti may have something special in Cookie’s Recipe, who clocked the fastest first section for 520 metres at Wentworth Park in a 5th Grade, and particularly since it was the last race on the program on Saturday night.
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THE SUPPORT CARD for the two Group races at The Meadows last weekend was quite good, with the Maturity winning team notching three more wins, taking home the lion’s share of the total prizemoney on offer from last Saturday night’s meeting. Their huge night commenced with Napthine Bale, who went to the favourable seven trap at $4.40, which did seem to be ‘overs’, given the dog’s great record from an outside draw. After quickly carving across the face of the field to the fence, Napthine Bale led them through sections of 5.11 and 17.91 before rounding out the 525 metres KR Castlemaine Grade 5 in a handy 30.18 in the wet and on a track that was not conducive to fast times. Named after Victoria’s Racing Minister, Denis Napthine, the son of Larking About and Kazar Bale scored by two lengths to Cailyn Bale, while there was a neck to third placed Flip Bale. Again it was a Paul Wheeler trifecta! A highly promising type, Napthine Bale has won seven times from 11 tries at the Northcorp Boulevard layout, whilst his career stats reveal eight wins from 15 attempts. DAVID BALE has always promised heaps but has failed to live up those high expectations, even though he has recorded 18 wins from 60 starts, and 6 from 19 over 525 metres at the Broadmeadows track. Checked after boxrise as Grigorieva Bale and Proven Impala came across sharply, David Bale (Bartrim Bale - Dyna Beauty) sported the red
THE MEADOWS Saturday with Allan Hawkswell vest and settled down midfield before making ground along the rail. Grigorieva Bale got past Proven Impala and reached the next checkpoint in a sharp 17.71, with David Bale hot on their heels. An opportunist if ever there was one, David Bale ‘flummed’ a run along the paint but had to work hard for his half length victory over Grigorieva Bale in 29.99 when annexing the Hudson Pacific Mixed 3rd/4th Grade, while it was a similar margin to Proven Impala third. IT WAS IN the Koala Biscuits Grade 5 heat that the ‘dynamic duo’ got their next winner, as Kevin Bale landed the cash in a steady 30.48 with rain still falling. In a race that saw Leelicious head to box one as the $1.60 popular pick, it was simply a matter of ‘hit or miss’ that would determine her fortunes. As she’s done several times before in her 29 starts career, Engin Gemci’s talented sprinter missed the kick and after being checked at every turn, came in as a tailender. Off the reserves bench, Amaroo Sharpa ran 5.17 to the post a lap out then took them to the back, where Dodger The Batten assumed control and clocked 18.17. But rounding the final bend Dodge The Batten ran into bother and lost his chance, allowing Kevin Bale to dart to the front.
Isn’t it amazing how often this occurs. RoB Britton was the first person I met upon arrival at The Meadows last weekend. And as is the norm, Rob produced Hutmaker in tip top condition to win the Free For All, completing the 525 metres excursion in BON 29.93. Later on, he made it a double, as Jungle Hero scored in 30.,39 on a rather bleak Melbourne night. Although Went Wooshka rattled home, it was Kevin Bale that won by a length and a quarter, with Launchinator third, one and three quarter lengths further astern. A son of Group winners, Go Wild Teddy and Amity Bale, Kevin Bale’s career record shows nine wins and eight placings from 23 outings, whilst at the track and distance he’s had six starts for two wins. GRAEME BATE picked up another winner when Leeroy Knocker landed the Kraft Foods heat of a Grade 5 series in a new PB 30.07. After gaining the lead role from the rails alley, the Jane Crawford owned son of Premier Fantasy and Le Royale recorded splits of 5.07 and 17.74 on his way to a one and three quarter lengths victory, downing Johnny Ringo and Keep Me Covered. PAUL WHEELER also
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Young Vincent Caruana and Trevor Smith were thrilled with the win of Napthine Bale, who clocked 30.18. A winner 7 times from 11 starts at the track, he kick-started a big night for Graeme Bate and Paul Wheeler. races Delfina Bale, who proved a bit too good in the 525 metres Othello’s Restaurant Grade 5 heat. Slow out and then checked after exiting the four gate, Delfina Bale was with the tailenders when Dyna Cari paused the timer at 5.14, and was still ahead in 18.01 down the back. At that stage Delfina Bale was third and on the charge. Trained by Steve Collins, the daughter of Bartrim Bale and Serene Bale got up to beat the wide running Wattle Bee by three quarters of a length in 30.42, while Come On Rodge wound up third. Delfina Bale made it 13 wins from 68 starts overall, whilst at The Meadows her record is 20 starts for three wins.
pressure from Doomed and then Jungle Hero. After Doomed was knocked over in the rush, Jungle Hero went right on with it, arriving in time to beat Yarrawood by a head in a new PB 30.07, while there was a length and a three quarters to third placed Fiery. A red brindle son of Surf Lorian and Miss Chilli, raced by Matthew and Carlyn Morris, Jungle Hero has won twice from seven starts at The Meadows, whilst career-wise he’s registered nine wins and 17 placings from 40 attempts.
What a hero! WITH a brilliant finishing burst, Jungle Hero landed the George Weston Foods Grade 5 heat over 525 metres. Having bungled the jump in the stripe vest, Jungle Hero was sixth behind the pacesetting Yarrawood, who carted them through the markers in 5.12 and was still ahead when the timer showed a slick 17.77 . Raced by Craig Wilson, the Peter Dapiran trained chaser was under
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53 starts - 20 wins 15 placings HE KNOWS UNO finished best to take out the final of the $40,000 to the winner Group 2 AWM Distance Championship over 725 metres at The Meadows last Saturday night. Punters had fastest qualifier, Irma Bale well on top at $1.70, and they figured there were only two other possible hopes, with Arising at $4.80 and He Knows Uno at $6.30. The remaining five were all at double figure odds, with Fyna Bale at $15.80, Lektra Jay ($16.70), Czar ($27.90), Double Champ ($30.70) and Lady Grey ($32.00). When the traps flew open it was Irma Bale that was away best and she had no trouble leading them to the first mark in 4.88. The popular elect had just over a length on her litter sister, Fyna Bale, who had Lektra Jay on level terms, with a half length to Arising out wide, while He Knows Uno was second last and six lengths off the lead.
Irma Bale was the lamplighter around to the Judge the first time, going past in 15.96 holding a two lengths gap on Fyna Bale and Lektra Jay, with Czar and Arising fourth and fifth, and then a break to He Knows Uno sixth, spotting the leader seven lengths. Irma Bale made her way around to the third checkpoint in 29.65, but Fyna Bale was on her hammer just over a length down, with Czar getting to third behind him, while He Knows Uno had started a forward move and was looking ominous. Up to the home bend Irma Bale had Fyna Bale coming alongside to issue her challenge, whilst He Knows Uno had hooked out from the fence and was storming into it three-wide. He Knows Uno was the one with the petrol in the tank and he claimed the leaders half-way down the running to come away and score by a length and a half in 42.75. Fyna Bale nabbed her sibling, Irma Bale right on the wire to pick up the $12,000 second money by a neck. There was a gap to Double Champ in fourth spot, ahead of Czar, Lektra Jay, Arising and Lady Grey. All the accolades on the night go to the winner, who gave them a start and outstayed them. The son of Primo Uno and Honeymoon’s Over is owned by Lillian Patterson, and this was his first win at his third start at the trip. The black half-miler from
He Knows Uno ran 42.75 to annex the Group 2 AWM Distance final.
Iluka in northern NSW has now won 30 of his 66 starts, and with 26 placings, has put $418.364 in the bank, which takes him to 15th on the all-time stake earner’s list. We caught up with the trainer of He Knows Uno, Mick Patterson, who told us, “It’s nice to finally do it, but it’s awfully hard to win there.” “I’ve been down there three times with him for The Temlee, the TOPGUN and The Zoom Top, and they were all extremely hard races, as you’re up against the best dogs in Australia when they are at their top.” “I suppose the same applies to Victorians who go to Queensland for the big races. It’s a long trip.” “Last Sunday, after the heats, I drove home, so it was a 3,000 kilometre round trip, and by the time I came back, it was 4,500 kilometres I’d driven.” “I came back and stayed at Cameron Bahen’s place. They look after us really well; I’m very appreciative.” “I have to admit I was a bit disappointed in his heat effort, as I thought he would go better than he did.” “I knew the run would improve him, and I worked him at home on the beach before coming back.” “I thought he’d have to stay a bit closer to the leaders in the final, but you still need luck.” “I was worried a couple in front of him would come back on him when he was making his run, but once he passed them I felt better about his chances.” “And then he hooked out I thought he could win from there.” “When he was young he used to hook out and just go around them, but now he’ll go through between dogs, inside or come out, whatever he needs to do.” I asked Mick if the Nationals were on the agenda and he replied, “Yes, definitely. He’s entered for the NSW heats and that’s where he goes next.” “I was disappointed to miss out last year, but no point worrying about that now.” “I look at it this way, you’ve got to give the dog the opportunity to compete, and it would be a real honour if he made it to Tassie for the Grand Final.” - Darryl Embling
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OWNER AND TRAINER, Barbara Spackman grabbed a winner at Wentworth Park last Friday night and enjoyed the moment. However, the likeable lady has quietly enjoyed far greater spoils, unbeknown to many in our sport. As a part-owner of Little Mother, the veteran dog lady has watched her star chaser in New Zealand become the best on the ‘Shaky Isles’ by creating a race record that may never be equalled. But it was the win of So Sorry in the Centrebet Stake that gave the trainer her first Wentworth Park winner for a long while when the son of Bombastic Shiraz registered his first
NSW Ron Arnold victory from four attempts at the Glebe circuit. Donning the yellow vest, So Sorry stepped away second, with Spiteful Tears from box three the early leader. Upon reaching the first corner Spiteful Tears led from So Sorry, with Ruby Fly High on the rail push-
ing through to have the leaders racing tight out of the straight. As they raced down the back and using the fence, Ruby Fly High dashed away from Spiteful Tears, while So Sorry was still close enough to issue a threat. This order remained the same until the home corner, where the leading duo started to tire, allowing So Sorry to swoop up and challenge strongly. Racing clear down the running, So Sorry went on to win by one and a quarter lengths from the late finishing Go Ivan, with Ruby Fly High third, a half length away. Clocking 30.48 for the 520 me-
At Wentworth Park last Friday, Avondale Milano opened his account at the city venue by taking out a 5th Grade over 520 metres in 30.21 for trainer, Brad Canty and owner, Barbara Spackman.
punters found Glen Gallon and Billy The Sid sharing favouritism, with good support for El Brooklyn, and then Bye Bye Bucks at better than each-way odds, which was his best price in many starts. Boxrise saw Bye Bye Bucks come out flying from the extreme outside draw and it was the pink rug that carved across the face of the field as the middle division bunched up. The inside drawn pair of El Brooklyn and Glen Gallon were very crowded and couldn’t stretch out at all. Arriving at the first corner, Bye Bye Bucks had crossed the field and shot away into the back, while Billy The Sid and Street Boss raced tight behind him, with Ritza Ryder working up out wide on the track. Off the top bend Bye Bye Bucks was in full swing, and this bold striding black chaser covers the ground easily when in full flight. Turning for home it was all Bye Bye Bucks, and to the cheers of his connections it was a five and a half lengths victory over the fast finishing Ritza Ryder, while Street Boss ran a gallant race to take third prize, a further three quarters of a length back. At his first race start at the Dogdome, Bye Bye Bucks clocked a brilliant 29.75. Bye Bye Buck (x See Ya Senorita) has had 35 career starts for his 18 wins and 10 placings, with stakes now at $117,000. Ritza Ryder (Where’s Pedro x Midnight Flare) was another who passed the $100,000 prizemoney
level for trainer, Mark Gatt, with 38 career starts producing 16 wins and 14 placings, whilst the Owen Makin trained Street Boss (Bombastic Shiraz x Fancy Smile) after start 50, his CV now shows 14 wins and 17 placings. NEIL STAINES was most happy to see Bomb Disposal return to the winner’s list over the middle distance journey. From the outset, Bomb Disposal settled in a forward spot from box six, with the early leader Me Again out of box five pushing forward. After leaving the straight Me Again was tackled by Bomb Disposal, and the son of Big Daddy Cool cleared out heading to the back. Making ground from the back was Proven Cue and Destined To Be, who both were coming into calculations. Turning for home Bomb Disposal travelled strongly and was able to run out a convincing two and three quarter lengths winner over Proven Cue, running 34.83 for the 600 metres trip, with Celebration Time running on along the paint to gain third prize, a length further adrift. Bomb Disposal (x Bulletproof Girl) has had 48 career starts for 12 wins with 18 placings. Proven Cue (Bit Chili x Thanks Blue), prepared by Andy Lord at Cawdor, from 71 career starts has notched six wins and 24 placings, whilst the Harry Sarkis trained Celebration Time (Bit Chili x Kowem Girl) has had 26 career starts for five wins with 12 placings. - Ron Arnold
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Good Evans BARRY EVANS made his 12-hour round trip a most successful venture following a winning double that included his smart sprinter, Little Ed, who recorded his fifth win at the venue. Beautifully drawn in the eight, Little Ed began well and showed great pace down the outside and swooped on the front leaving the straight. Racing clear, Little Ed was clocking handy sections, and it was only his condition that would be an issue, as the son of Big Daddy Cool hadn’t been over this distance for quite a while. Little Ed turned for home still clear of Zipping Onyx, who was running on, and held on to score by two lengths, with Thunder Lee finishing a close third. The time of 30.41 perhaps showed a slight lack of hard condition, but this 31kg chaser will have derived great benefit from this hitout. Little Ed (x Be My Girl) has now had 26 career starts for 13 wins and six placings. Zipping Onyx (Malfoy x Or Catra) to date has had 26 career starts
for eight wins and 10 placings for trainer, John Chapman, whilst Thunder Lee (Brett Lee x Dream Of Thunder), trained by Keith Pedrana, has had 37 starts for nine wins and 12 placings. MAKING IT back to back wins was the Brad Canty owned and trained Avondale Milano, who finished solidly to win the Centrebet Stake over 520 metres. At boxrise the early speed was shown by Art Of Desire from box four, with King Biscuit Boy in the white singlet also quickly into stride. Sporting the stripe vest was Avondale Milano, who slotted straight onto the fence and was awaiting a run. Into the back King Biscuit Boy led, while Avondale Milano found a run into second spot, with Black Valiant and Chadwick next. Coming down the side King Biscuit Boy still led, but Avondale Milano was threatening as heads were turned for home. In the straight Avondale Milano moved up, took over then shot clear, going on to win by a length over King Biscuit Boy in 30.21, with Black Valiant two and a quarter lengths away third. Avondale Milano, who’s by Collision out of Micro Lee, has now had 13 career starts for four wins and six placings. King Biscuit Boy (Give Me Five x Hannah Jane) for trainer, Ben McCauley, has had 47 career starts producing five wins and 17 placings, whilst Barry Evans trains Black Valiant (Eiffella x Red River Valley), whose CV reveals 35 starts yielding eight wins and 17 placings.
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AFTER A DOZEN city wins and his superb form of late, it was just a matter of time before Bye Bye Bucks stood on the winning dias as a Group race winner. Last Thursday night at Dapto, the icing was put on the cake for the avid racer, who scored brilliantly in the Sportingbet Megastar. And with it came his biggest pay cheque to date of $40,000. The son of Bt Chili has held form over the past few months, competing against the very best, and his domination of Sydney chasing is a credit to little known trainer, Ken Lewis, who is reaching veteran status in our sport. The very approachable mentor easily admits that this is the best dog he has trained, and will ever put a collar on, and this thought is also shown by owner, Glen Jones, who has enjoyed this magical ride in greyhound racing. The 36kg chaser is just past two years of age,and if he is able to stay on the track for another year or so, his record could be quite outstanding. With 18 wins to date, including 12 in town and already over $100,000 in stakes, there is a distinct possibility that new record levels could be reached at year’s end. When the quality line-up arrived at the 520 metres start the
tres journey, So Sorry (x Zilla) has now had 15 career starts for six wins and four placings. Go Ivan (Pure Octane x Tacard), trained by Sammy Agius, has produced five wins and 11 placings from 28 career starts whilst Ruby Fly High (Premier Fantasy x Sky Fly High) has secured five wins and five placings from 19 starts for trainer, Amy Bennett.
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WHEN trainer, Brendan Pursell made the transition from harness racing to greyhounds about 18 months ago there may have been some who thought he would find it tough going . But almost from the outset he showed a talent for the caper and one of his first dogs, Lika Whisper put him on the map as a promising mentor. Whilst Lika Whisper may have lost a bit of his sparkle, he has done a brilliant job to win 14 and notch as many minor placings from 35 starts for Pursell. But a youngster named Gatty Com looks set to take over the mantle as Pursell’s kennel star, given his outstanding record since arriving in his care in May. Gatty Com was unable to win from 17 starts in Victoria prior to crossing Bass Strait, although he had been placed twice at The Meadows and once at Sandown. But after a month in Pursell’s care the dog made his Tasmanian debut with an impressive win in Launceston. Three starts later he won in Hobart over 461 metres in a time of 26.11, which was only a couple of lengths outside Best Of Night (26.01) In Hobart last Thursday night Gatty Com notched his fourth win in succession, leading all the way from box six to score by almost two lengths from Pippi’s Gold with Mr. Everywhere a half length astern. His time of 26.34 was reasonable for a Grade 4 event, but no doubt Pursell will be out to get more improvement in him leading up to the State Heats of the National Sprint
Tassie Peter Staples series, for which the dog has been nominated. Gatty Com (Vapour Whirl - Kirabilli Jessie) has good box manners as a rule, and provided he continues to improve, the dog could be competitive in the National series.
Nearing his best LONGFORD trainer, David Crosswell’s quest to have I’m A Fencer back to his top in time for the upcoming National Sprint Championship to be run in Hobart, may yet be realised, given the dog’s outstanding performance in Hobart last week. I’m A Fencer was spelled for about five months after suffering an injury in a race at Devonport in February. Crosswell presented his kennel star first-up in Launceston on July 3 for an impressive win over arch-rival, Rewind. Whilst he had his colours lowered at his subsequent outing by Rewind, he showed enough in an Invitation race over 461 metres last Thursday night in Hobart to suggest that Crosswell has a genuine contender at least in the State Heats of the National Sprint series. I’m A Fencer was only fairly away from box two but he mustered speed so quickly that he had two lengths on his rivals in the first few
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On his way to the National Sprint series, Gatty Com made it four consecutive Tassie victories by annexing a Grade 4 in Hobart last week, running the 461 metres sprint trip in 26.34 for Brendan Pursell. metres. He led throughout and hit the line with two sand three quarter lengths to spare over the in-form New Recruit, while Penny’s Angel a game third, over a length away. I’m A Fencer, who has won 25 of his 55 starts, amassing $70,000 in stakes, now looms as one of Tasmania’s genuine hopes of taking out the National Sprint Championship to be run on the Hobart circuit on August 25.
Unique double WINNING races on the same program was always going to be a distinct possibility for veteran trainer, Ted Devine and his son, Jamie. But in Hobart last Thursday night they delivered the feat in successive races for what was clearly a unique occurrence. Ted prepared Place Your Bet to score a narrow but game win in a Grade 4th/5th event over 599 metres, scoring from Disney Bound and Baretta Bee. Place Your Bet was having only his second run back from a three months break, and while he was starting to feel the pinch close to home, he
had enough in reserve to hold out all challenges over the concluding stages. He began well from box four to have the lead out of the first turn then had enough left to stave-off determined challengers. Place Your Bet ($8.80) hit the line a head clear of Disney Bound, who had every chance to run the winner down, with Baretta Bee an eyecatching third, one and a half lengths astern. Tadmore Dunoon looked set to figure prominently when he railed through at the top of the home straight but he couldn’t finish it off, suggesting he may have found the distance too daunting. Jamie Devine, who is a senior administrator in the gaming industry, prepares only a small team of his own as a hobby trainer but has inherited a lot of his father’s genius with greyhounds. He prepared Kenzo Warrior to win a strong Grade 4 over 340 metres, for what was arguably a careerbest effort. Kenzo Warrior began with them from box six but quickly stamped his
authority on the race by darting clear before they hit the home turn then went on to score by three lengths from Macey’s Dream, with Bane a game third, a length astern. Kenzo Warrior has had only 15 starts in Tasmania for four wins and three minor placings.
In hot form PROMISING Victorian owned bitch, Olwyn scored arguably her best win since arriving in the state when she powered her way to an emphatic all the way victory in a Grade 5 over 461 metres in Hobart last Thursday night. The win came only three days after winning the Division 2 Final of the J G Nelson Cup series in Launceston. It was the Ted Medhurst trained bitch’s first win on the Hobart circuit, and whilst her time of 26.64 was not the slickest run that night, the win was emphatic enough to suggest it won’t be her last on the U-turn circuit. Olwyn (Bombastic Shiraz - Pipe Dreams) has had only five starts in Tasmania for four wins and a luckless second to Soliloquy at her first try on the Hobart track.
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QUEENSLAND’S leading stayer, Mocha Shocker is ready for the state series of the National Distance after his victory in last Thursday night’s 710 metres President’s Cup at Albion Park. Mocha Shocker (Give Me Five Am Classy), the odds-on favourite, held off a late charge from Finn’s Express to win by two lengths in 42.25, with two and a half lengths to Fashion Flyer finishing on well for third. The past four Presidents Cup winners have gone on to represent Queensland in the National Distance final. The winner took his record to 11 wins in 30 starts, but his 710 metres record is three wins from five starts. He had not run over 710 metres since chasing home hero, He Knows Uno in the Superstayers back in June. Mick Chapman handled the dog for trainer, Rachel Scott, and admitted that if he could get four or five 710 metres runs in a row for Mocha Shocker, the dog was capable of running 41.50 around Albion Park. “It’s a pity we couldn’t get a 710 metre race for him last week as well,” said Mike. “I’ve been trialling him, but over 520 metres, and it is not the same as a 700 metres race.” Chapman is hoping the state series holds up. Mocha Shocker has already won the Winter Chase at Albion Park. Chapman said the dog’s win was even better than it appeared. “The seven dog was coming across the field looking to get to the rail and it slammed into him coming to the first turn,” said Mike. Mocha Shocker recovered from that and settled into second behind early leader, Ba Bling. He always looked likely to win from that stage, and when he stormed
QLD David Brasch to the front on the home turn he had the race sewn up.
Lucky to be alive THREE months ago Jake’s Thunder was battling to stay alive. Last Thursday night at Albion Park he continued his winning ways with victory in a 520 metres Fifth Grade. Owner trainer Jan Warner is now looking at taking on some feature races with the dog. The son of Collision and Tad Smarter ran 30.22 to score by five lengths over Sarah’s Ace, with a head to third placed Hawko’s Mistake. It was his seventh win in 19 starts, and fourth at Albion Park. Jake’s Thunder is amongst the nominations for the National Sprint state series, but neither Jan nor husband, Bill are that keen for the dog to take on the seasoned top graders, including the likes of multiple Group 1 winner, Glen Gallon. “But tonight’s win probably means he has earned a try at the series,” said Bill. “If he happened to draw the rails he would be a good chance.” Jan, however, was happier to look at races like the Townsville Cup or Lismore Cup. “I think the Townsville Cup would suit him, but I’d like to send him there with someone,” she said. “We’ve got too many dogs to get away ourselves.” “Finding the right person to take him could be the problem.” “A more reasonable target could
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be the Lismore Cup, as he trialled extremely well there as a pup.” Jake’s Thunder almost died three months ago when he had his tonsils removed. “Three operations in two days,” said Jan. “He bled from the first operation and had to have two more to stop the flow. It was touch and go.” “And then because he had lost so much blood, he developed a liver problem.” That was fixed by “golden” liver tablets. “They cost $300 for 20 tablets,” said Jan, “but they worked on him and that was what we wanted.” Jake’s Thunder and a few of the Warner kennel have been with Dwyer and Desley Lennon while Bill and Jan were on a recent boat cruise. “Dwyer and Desley were fantastic with the dogs,” said Jan. “All credit to them.” Jake’s Thunder is normally best suited off the rails, but from the eight he began well and had crossed to the lead through a first section of 5.70. He was never going to be beaten after that.
Thommo confident DESPITE the presence of boom youngster, Withcott Wizard, Northern Rivers trainer, John Thompson was supremely confident that Tarks Royale could win a 520 metres Novice at Albion Park last Thursday night. Thompson has been around long enough to know when he has a good dog, and he reckons Tarks Royale could be as good as he has had. The son of Primo Uno and Skrat showed that when winning the Novice in 30.50, scoring by two lengths over Rock The Tempo, with a length to Pedro’s First third. Hot favourite, Withcott Wizard was slowly away, held up for room and then checked in running when fourth. “We gave our dog a huge chance. even with Withcott Wizard in the race,” said Thompson after the race. “And we have backed our confidence with a nice little win at $12.” Tarks Royal is from the third lit-
Michael Chapman with Queensland’s top stayer, Mocha Shocker, who landed the 710 metres President’s Cup at Albion Park in 42.25. ter from South Australian Oaks runner-up, Skrat, a sister to Group 1 winner, Que Sera Sera. The first litter, to Bombastic Shiraz, produced Group finalist, Dash Of Shiraz. Tarks Royale is unbeaten in two
starts, having come from a seemingly hopeless position at the home turn to win a Grafton Maiden on July 2. “It had to be seen to be believed,” said Thompson. “He was in trouble early but when he got clear he rattled home.”
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ABDON BALE made it two starts for two wins over 731 metres and rounded out his preparation for the upcoming National series by taking out the Greyhound Racing on Facebook Free For All on a very wet night at Angle Park last Thursday. Drawn in box three, the Lisa Rasmussen trained half-miler was a $4.40 chance behind race favourite, Miss Woods ($1.90) and began safely to show pace and shared the lead with Miss Woods through the first turn. Taking a clear lead with a lap to run and skipping away to show the way by five lengths passing the catching pen, Abdon Bale seemed to enjoy the driving rain and reached the top turn six lengths clear of Miss Woods. Rounding the final bend still holding a goodly break, Abdon Bale coasted to the line in no danger of defeat. Although Miss Woods put in a late surge, the son of Bit Chili and Dyna Beauty crossed the line four and a half lengths ahead in a new personal best 43.58, with kennelmate, Alis Bale holding down third place. Nominated for the State Heats of the National Distance title, Abdon Bale took his career record to seven wins and 11 placings from 24 starts. ITY BITY BAMSY notched his third straight win when successful in the Greyhound Adoption Program Free For All for trainer, Petar Jovanovic. Donning the red vest and starting at $3.80, Ity Bity Bamsy jumped nicely and pushed hard early to settle down second through the first turn, where High Crimes was in control. Trailing High Crimes by five lengths in the back straight, Ity Bity Bamsy made good ground to reach the top turn only three lengths off the lead. Racing wide through the final bend and straightening for home still two lengths in arrears, Ity Bity Bamsy finished full of running. After swamping High Crimes over the closing stages, the son of Bombastic Shiraz and Aisha Magic
SA Paul Rehmann scored by a length and a half over High Crimes in 30.32, with Aunty Chopper flashing home to be a close third.
Oscar Choo, you’ll do OSCAR CHOO put in a strong performance to win the grsa.com.au SA Bred Grade 5 feature final for trainer, Matthew Payne. Sporting the white attire, Oscar Choo ($3.60) was away sweetly and showed pace on the rail to share the lead with Brindle Tyson through the first turn. Working to a clear lead in the back straight, Oscar Choo edged away to reach the top turn two length clear of Brindle Tyson. Holding a handy break through the final bend, Oscar Choo saved his best for last as he bounded away up the home straight. The son of Big Daddy Cool and Final Conquest cruised past the post eight lengths ahead of the fast finishing Emerley Striker in a new personal best 30.19, while Go Harvey Go wound up third.
Goosebumps retired REIGNING SA BRED Greyhound Of The Year, Goosebumps has been retired by owner and trainer, Matthew Payne, after she suffered a careerending injury at Angle Park in late June. One of the stars of SA Racing throughout her career, Goosebumps finished racing with an enviable record of 30 victories and 12 placings from just 63 careers starts. With personal best times of 29.60 at Angle Park and 30.85 at Gawler, as well as wins spanning form 515 metres to 731 metres, the progeny of Goosebumps are sure to be valuable and keenly sought.
Oscar Choo lived up o his name with an award winning performance at Angle Park last week. Trained by Matthew Payne, the white and black dog blew ’em away in the run-home, scoring by an ever-widening eight lengths to Emerley Striker, clocking a good 30.19 on an extremely wet racing surface.
Flying in the rain SCHNELLE FLYER overcame a wet track to bring up back to back wins at Angle Park last Thursday night when she won the Greyhound Hunnies SA on Facebook Grade 4 for trainer, Petar Jovanovic. Drawn box seven and starting as a $4.60 chance, Schnelle Flyer jumped fast and showed pace on the
wet track to cross the field and hold the early lead through the first turn. Showing the way by two lengths over Jesse Be Cool in the back straight, Schnelle Flyer was traveling nicely and extended her advantage to three lengths at the top turn. Still holding a handy break over Jesse Be Cool rounding the final bend, Schnelle Flyer extended her advantage up the home straight, with Allen Banter running on. The daughter of El Galo and Wiedersehen defeated Allen Banter by four lengths in 30.26, with Jesse Be Cool third. DEVILLE maintained his excellent form at the same meeting when he won the Fundraising at Chasers Mixed 3rd/4th/5th Grade over 600 metres for trainer, Ossie Chegia. Wearing the blue singlet and sent to the boxes the short-price $1.35 elect, Deville began fairly and worked hard early to settle down third with a lap to run behind early leader, Kihael Klose. Held wide in a bunching field passing the catching pen, Deville worked his way around the leaders in the back straight and raced to the front at the top turn. Skipping three lengths clear of Rock Domination through the final bend, Deville finished the race off well. The son of Bombastic Shiraz and Winsome Bluebird coasted to the line almost four lengths clear of Rock Domination in 35.26, with Kihael Klose holding on for third.
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RAY MURRAY had a good night out at Angle Park last Monday when two of his chasers, Kalden Komoto and Aston Thomas won in Best Of Night. KALDEN KOMOTO blitzed his
rivals in a Mixed 4th/5th Grade to bring up his 19th career win in style. Starting at $6.00 from box five, Kalden Komoto came out running and showed his rivals a clean set of paws to score by just over four lengths to Ritza Retreat and Unity in 29.93. ASTON THOMAS brought up his third successive victory in a Mixed 3rd/4th Grade to post the best time of the night. Nicely drawn in box two and starting as the $1.90 elect, Aston Thomas ran to the front and made every post a winner, crossing the line five lengths ahead of Antoni Bale and Bandanna Lad in 29.90. PAUA TO ROCK rounded out his preparation for the upcoming Nationals when he ran the quickest time of the day in a Mixed 4th/5th Grade at Gawler last Tuesday for trainer, Troy Murray. Poorly drawn in six but starting well in the market at $2.70, Paua To Rock came from seventh through the first turn to storm home and grab the lead from True Pal in the shadows of the post. Paua To Rock crossed the line a neck clear of True Pal in 98, with Colorada snaring third place. POINT TWO OVER ran the fastest time of the night at his 101st race start for trainer, Rob Harnas when he took out a Grade 5 at Angle Park last Thursday night. A $2.80 chance from the rails draw on a wet track, Point Two Over landed in third place early and took over lead along the back straight before racing away for a strong win. Point Two Over crossed the line seven and a half lengths in advance of Full Embargo and Hades Jet, clocking 30.01.
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FABREGAS has had half a dozen starts over the 515 metres and remained unbeaten on the track with a brilliant win in the Macro Meats Free For All. Coming from box eight at $3.00, the David Hirst trained chaser was away reasonably but had to work hard down the outside to get to second spot. It was Carol Allen that had the lead by a neck at the first mark in 5.07, with Fabregas second and Imry Bale a neck away third on the fence, while Heston Bale was between runners.
Fabregas turned the speed on out of the straight to take over and raced to a four lengths lead at the back turn in 18.73, with Imry Bale second, and there was a further two lengths to Carol Allen and Heston Bale. Although his advantage was reduced, Fabregas was just too good on the night, defeating Imry Bale ($14.50) by a length and three quar-
ters, with a length to third placed Heston Bale ($1.60 fav). Fabregas, a son of Bombastic Shiraz and Wicked Witch, owned by Paul Westerveld, registered Best Of Night 29.44 to collect the $2,900 GOBIS Bonus, as well as the $6260 prize when making it nine wins in just 10 career starts.
Figured it out DYNA FIG looked one of the best bets on the card from box one in the Eastlink Grade 5 over 515 metres and he scored comfortably. Sent out favourite at the generous quote of $2.70, the son of Where’s Pedro and Dyna Panama was away well but was outpaced in the run to the first peg by Darlin Bale, who led him by a length in 5.10, with Boggy Spitfire and Cronos Bale having a battle for third. Dyna Fig railed alongside of Darlin Bale in the back to take the lead before registering 18.97 for the second split to lead her by a half length, and they had over four lengths on Dyna Elric who’d moved into third spot. Dyna Fig broke clear to set up a winning break and maintained his momentum to the Judge, beating his kennelmate and half-brother, Dyna Elric ($8.10) by four and three quarter lengths, with Handsome Shiraz ($8.10) two and a half lengths back in third spot. Dyna Fig posted the new PB of 29.48 to tick-up his second win in 15 starts on the track. The Brendan Wheeler owned, Graeme Bate trained galloper has now score in 17 of his 65 outings.
Stayed too well Andrea Dailly’s team had a field night with four winners. The Anakie matriarch kicked-off the meeting with Dyna Drago and finished the evening by landing the last race with Allen Dion. Sandwiched in between were the well backed Lektra Ottens, who led all the way in the fifth race and Krisa Bale, pictured with her trainer, who ran away from her opposition in the penultimate event in 29.72. All up there was $20,320 to share with the Wheeler clan.
All the hype over Heston Bale’s return to the track after six months on the sidelines overshadowed the outstanding form of unbeaten Sandown Park sprinter, Fabregas. The brilliant puppy was unbeaten in four runs prior to their clash in a six-dog Free For All field but left the track with those stats still intact. The Paul Westerveld owned son of Bombastic Shiraz and Wicked Witch came out humming from the wide eight alley and quickly took control at the first bend. He then careered away for a near two lengths win in a Best Of Night 29.44. Trained by David Hirst at Cranbourne, Fabregas is one of the most promising youngsters in the country, and considering that he is just 21 months of age, he does have a bright future. As for Heston Bale, he was doing his best work at the finish and will definitely be improved by his first outing since breaking down in February this year. Page 12 - National Greyhound Form, Thursday, August 2nd, 2012
KARANJI led virtually all the way to take out the TAB website Grade 5 over 715 metres in a new PB and Best Of Night 41.95. Wearing the red vest at $5.80, the Angela Langton trained stayer was away quickly and was marginally led early by Sequoia before getting on terms and then getting the head in front to take the first split in 6.11. Karanji upped the tempo at the head of affairs to lead them around to the Judge the first time in 15.74, where his lead was four lengths over Sequoia, with a further three lengths to Baurna Molly in third possie. Karanji went past the third checkpoint in 30.42 with a seven lengths lead over Sequoia, while Mimicking was running into third spot, albeit five lengths further back. Karanji didn’t look like being caught and passed the post seven and a quarter lengths clear of Sequoia ($5.30), with Erica Allen ($3.50) three quarters of a length further adrift. Karanji, a son of Bombastic Shiraz and Sionara Baby, is owned by the Champagne Syndicate. The black half-miler has won two of his six tries at the trip, as part of his 10 wins in 41 starts overall.
Former Queensland chaser, Bizarre Barbie, raced by Mary Burman and now trained by Angela Jackson, made it two wins from as many starts since her kennel transfer. Beaten at her past seven starts in the Sunshine State, the daughter of Velocette and Skinny Magic won first-up in restricted company at The Meadows on July 18 and then led all the way over the Sandown Park 595 metres trip, clocking 34.52. hugged the rail into the straight to lead clearly, as those challenging went wide. Getting down to the first mark in 9.25, Bizarre Barbie led by two lengths over her litter and kennelmate, Migaloo Magic, with Destini Warrior sitting in third spot. Bizarre Barbie was highballing in the lead at the back corner, passing through in 23.44 with a two lengths break on Migaloo Magic, with Dashing Red railing to third past Destini
Warrior, four lengths back. Bizarre Barbie wasn’t in any danger over the final stages and scored by four and a half lengths to the fast finishing Dashing Red ($4.30), with Migaloo Magic ($4.30) a length and three quarters further astern. Bizarre Barbie, who was having her first start at the trip, has scored in four of her 23 outings. Trained by Angela Jackson, the blue chaser is owned by Mary Burman.
Barbie is best BIZARRE BARBIE led throughout to score in the Bring Your Club To Sandown Grade 5 over 595 metres in Best Of Night 34.17. Drawn in box one as favourite at $3.50, the daughter of Velocette and Skinny Magic was away smartly and
Annie Lawson was all smiles after Soda Boy added another victory to his imposing tally of 17 wins when he proved too strong for the opposition in the Sky Racing Grade 4 sprint event running 29.70. Raced by Daniel Mizzi and trained by Peter Giles, Soda Boy rarely puts in a bad race and has now earned $63,000 in stakemoney. NATIONAL GREYHOUND FORM NOW ON SALE WEDNESDAY IN NSW - Distributed by John Fairfax.
have dogs that can’t run 500 metres.” “We are training for Deen Parkinson, who raced the former champion, Cindeen Shelby.” “Deen loves the breeding side but isn’t keen on training, so we make a good team.” Eileen rates Jackson Tyne as the best in their kennel. “When he won at Wentworth Park last weekend he had not previously seen the track, so to run 30.01 was a top effort,” she said. ********** BARRY ELMS can thank daughter, Nicole McDonald for Black Valiant’s win in the recent Blue Paws Final at Wentworth Park. Portland based Elms, who owns a haulage company and trains just one dog, did not think Black Valiant would be suited by the tight Wenty Park circuit. “He likes to use a bit of the track, so I did not expect him to handle the Glebe layout, but Nicole, who trains greyhounds at South Bowenfels, persuaded me to give the dog a try, and now Black Valiant has had a win and four placings from six Wentworth Park races.” “I got him for nothing after obtaining a free service to the stud dog, Eiffella.” “A breeder with a bitch called Red River Valley used my free service to Eiffella and in return gave me a pup from the litter, which is Black Valiant.” Elms, 59, began his involvement with greyhounds at 14. “My dad, Ebb had greyhounds, and us kids were expected to exercise them for him,” he explained.
THE GREAT OLD expression, a man’s best friend is his dog, is regularly portrayed in greyhound racing. The trainer doesn’t always win with his canine friend, however, they are happy to turn up each week, simply enjoy the sport and hope the occasional success comes their way. One example of this patience winning out was at Gosford last Tuesday night when trainer, Tom Haley scored with El Sutro, who had not saluted the judge since back in March. The daughter of El Galo kept prizemoney cheques ticking over with numerous placings, but wins remained elusive. Fortunately, her owner is longtime greyhound journo and photographer, George Cliff, and the veteran participant had seen it all before when it comes to swings and rounda-bouts. Competing in the Woy Woy Poultry Supplies Stake over 515 metres, it was the start that made all the difference on this occasion. When the lids rose, El Sutro exited smartly from box three and held out the extreme drawn La Host into the first corner. Railing behind this pair was the red runner, Getches Girl, and the trio left the straight clear of the others. El Sutro was clear down the back and enjoying the front runner’s role, however, La Host was not going away and stayed nearby as they left the top turn. Coming around the home bend El Sutro still held an advantage over La Host, and down the running was able to hold that chaser at bay, winning by
NSW Ron Arnold one and a half lengths in a quite smart 30.10, with Subject Win running on stoutly to take third place, a further three and a half lengths back. El Sutro (x Gogo Sutro) has now had 22 career starts for four wins and nine placings. La Host (Mandagery Man x Princess Tayah) for trainer, Peter Lagogiane has had seven starts for a win and four placings, whilst Rita Nicolaou’s Subject Win (Slater x Vivid Subject) has had 50 career starts for six wins and 15 placings. A NEWCOMER to the chasing caper is the Zadia Smith owned and trained Bit Elite, who scored a determined victory in the Centrebet Stake over 515 metres. From the red alley Bit Elite got away well, whilst down the outside came the pink vested Clinga. Leaving the straight this duo raced together, with Clinga applying the pressure to Bit Elite along the back straight. Leaving the top corner Clinga assumed control, with Bit Elite not far away, while Lil Dancer was running on from well back. Clinga turned for home in front, but Bit Elite lifted again and moved alongside down the home running. With the post looming, Bit Elite regained the lead and finished too
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LACK of opportunities for “big track” greyhounds in NSW saw recent Shepparton Cup winner, Blackalls Boss, sold for $12,000 earlier this year. “I was working 40 hours a week and tired of the six hour round trip to Bulli to find races for him,” former owner trainer, Michael Crawford, of Toronto, said this week. “For six weeks Maitland had no races for him, so I advertised him for $25,000 but did not get an offer.” “I dropped the price to $12,000 and was inundated but sold to Vince Tullio in Victoria’ as I felt he would care for the dog.” “After Blackalls Boss snared the Shepparton Cup’s $42,000 first prize, Vince sent me another $2000… a nice gesture.” ********** WILLIAMTOWN husband and wife team, Eileen and Gary Robertson had their most successful night in 42 years of training, with four winners in six hours on July 21. They landed their first treble with Jaypee Shelby, Meagan Robbo and Magic Tyne at The Gardens before Jackson Tyne won at Wentworth Park. “I was an enthusiastic pigeon flyer but Eileen preferred greyhounds, so we switched,” Gary said. “In 1970, a workmate, Sammy Flevill, was training champion stayers Fantasy Lady and Osti Too, and through him we became interested in greyhounds.” “Our first dog Silver Celo, was still winning as a four year-old and lived in the house with us until he died at 12 years of age.” “Eileen and I have a 1hA property 20 minutes from The Gardens, which is our favourite track. “There is criticism of the 400 metres races there, but many owners
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have seen above, he does have a runner in the NSC.
Could be interesting
The Vic sprinters
NOMINATIONS have closed for the National Sprint Championship, and in Victoria 49 dogs were entered for the heats to be held at Sandown on August 2. Graeme Bate, who won the NSC with Henerik Bale in 2001, has nominated 13 chasers this year, and they are: Allen Elroy, Allen Hertz, Brenna Bale, Carol Allen, David Bale, Flip Bale, Gordon Bale, Hackle Bale, Imry Bale, Kevin Bale, Leeroy Rocker, Napthine Bale and Razza Bale. Andrea Dailly has nominated 12 chasers and they are: Dyna Drago, Dyna Iceman, Dyna Lowell, Dyna Morris, Dyna Steal, Grigorieva Bale, Hannie Bale, Heston Bale, Lektra Express, Lektra Johnson, Lektra Ottens and Streetbike Tommy. Jason Thompson is well represented with four entries and they are: Don’t Knocka Him, El Brooklyn, Godsend and Ima Geisha Girl. Jeff Britton has nominated three chasers: Gettin Slizzard, Jordy Pordy and Mepunga Geordie, whilst Kelly Bravo has also put three entries in, and they are: Comic Sans, Katie Merry and Premier Boloney. Stan Ralph has nominated Buddy Rioli and Roy Galo, while Tina Womann has entered Sapporo and Went Wooshka. The remaining dogs are single nominations, and they are: Blackalls Boss (Michelle Mallia-Magri), Bubba’s Dream (Ken Bailey), Fabregas (David Hirst), Forever Strong (Cameron Taylor), Hutmaker (Robert Britton), Odie For Now (Kel Greenough), Proven Impala (Joe Borg), Ruby Ha Ha (Robert Neocleous), Soda Boy (Peter Giles) and Spiral Ballerina (David Baker). Three of those dogs are litter brothers, namely Dyna Lowell, Dyna Morris and Dyna Steal, whilst one, Heston Bale, has three sisters in the National Distance Championship. The last time Victoria won the NSC was in 2005 when Pure Octane scored at Wentworth Park.
The Vic stayers
VICTORIAN HEATS of the National Distance Championship are being held at The Meadows over 725 metres on August 4, and 17 stayers have been nominated. Alphabetically they are: Adelle Bale (Andrea Dailly), Arising (Janet Cottrell), Bally Flys (Robert Britton), Czar (Robert Britton), Double Champ (Tina Womann), Double Jeopardy (Jeff Britton), Erica Allen (Andrea Dailly), Fyna Bale (Andrea Dailly), Irma Bale (Graeme Bate), Karanji (Angela Langton), Lady Grey (Dennis Pulis), Lektra Jay (Andrea Dailly), Mimicking (Robert Britton), Mission Complete (Michelle Mallia-Magri), Starfire Magic (Michelle Mallia-Magri), Take It Home (Jason Sharp) and Yowyeh (Angela Langton). Andrea Dailly has four stayers entered, Robert Britton has three, his brother, Jeff has one, Jeff’s partner, Angela Langton has two chasers entered, Michelle Mallia-Magri also has two entered, whilst Janet Cottrell, Tina Womann, Graeme Bate, Dennis Pulis and Jason Sharp have one apiece. Of course, Adelle Bale, Fyna Bale and Irma Bale are litter sisters and their brother, Heston Bale is contesting the NSC. And only Graeme Bate has won an NDC before, doing so with Jarvis Bale at Cannington in 2009, and that was the last time Victoria scored in the NDC. Probably a rarity for an NDC is to see no greyhounds from the kennels of the “Moe Maestro”, Peter Giles, but as you’d
LOOKING at the entry count for the Victorian heats, and the numbers are quite interesting, to say the least. In both instances there is one more greyhound than what is needed for perfect numbers in those heats. With 49 sprinters, you can have six heats of eight, with one reserve over those six heats. Or you could have seven heats of seven. The same with the stayers, only it’s worse, as 17 is a real “cow” of a number. You get two heats of eight and one reserve for both of those heats, or you can have three heats, two of six and one of five. And of course, you could guarantee that if you do that you’d get a scratching and muck the whole thing up. For mine it’s a tough call, but I’m betting we’ll see a reserve in the heats of both the Sprint and Distance. Unless of course someone pulls a dog out before the fields are made up.
Lead up
THE Group 2 AWM works out as a great lead-up to the NDC in one sense, and a lousy one in another. Firstly, the heats and final of the NDC are at The Meadows, so you’re giving dogs the chance to race on the track at the trip prior to them being run. And many will see that as great. However, it also means you could be asking your dog to run four times in a row in consecutive weeks over the tough 725 metres trip, and there’ll be plenty who grimace at that thought. Seven stayers could be asked to do that, as they’ve made the final of the AWM and are nominated for the NDC. They are Czar, Irma Bale, Fyna Bale, Double Champ, Lektra Jay, Arising and Lady Grey, whilst if either of the two reserves, Mission Complete and Karanji get a run, they’ll be in the same boat. It’s a big ask for any greyhound, and I guess the worst part is it’ll make the dog as hard and as tough as old boots. And the distance at Hobart is shorter than The Meadows, so an even bigger ask to win the crown. One thing though, if any of the “Vics” pull it off, it’ll have been earned!
Scenarios
THERE are plenty of different scenarios that could come into play with the Victorian Nationals, and one is the possibility that one trainer will have both winners. Graeme Bate, Andrea Dailly, Jeff Britton, Robert Britton, Tina Womann and Michelle Mallia-Magri are all candidates to do that. We also could have littermates with Heston Bale and any one of Adelle, Fyna or Irma Bales. Paul Wheeler also has a great chance of owning both winners with 10 runners in the NSC and three in the NDC. His wife, Jan could also own both winners, as she has three in the NSC and one in the NDC. And of course, we could have Brendan Wheeler winning the NSC and either his mum or dad winning the NDC. I’m sure that after the heats are run, there’ll probably be another one I‘ve missed.
Rankings
AT THE half-way point of the year, the AGRA Rankings show Oaks Road sitting in No. 1 spot. At No. 2 is Miata, with the now retired Radley Bale at No. 3. Peggy May is sitting at No. 4 and No. 5 is Zara Zulu. The retired Dyna Tron is No. 6 with Don’t Knocka Him at No.7. Number 8 is Lektra Jay with Mystic Apple and Thrilling Brat level at No. 9. Irma Bale is at No. 21 but she has a win in the Group 2 McKenna Memorial to help boost her tally and is currently engaged in the Group 2 AWM. And Glen Gallon is No. 22 but of course he’ll zoom up, courtesy of his Group 1 Winter Cup win. We have the Group 1 Maturity winner to think about, as well as the two National champs in the next month.
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After that there’s a month to the Adelaide Cup at the highest level. And then there’s eight Group 1 races to be conducted before December 31. There’s only two for the stayers amongst those, and the Bold Trease Carnival Cup at Sandown is one, the Sale Cup is the other, whilst the middle distance dogs have the 600 metres Hume Cup at The Meadows. The only one in NSW is the Vic Peters (age restricted), while there’s one in Brisbane, their Cup, and the Hobart Thousand. Throw in the TOPGUN and the Melbourne Cup and that’s it.
And six from
SIX greyhounds that contested the Shepparton Cup final have been entered for the NSC. They are the winner, Blackalls Boss, the runner-up, Leeroy Rocker, third placed El Brooklyn and the unplaced trio of Bubba’s Dream, Allen Hertz and Don’t Knocka Him. I guess it’s fair to say that any of those chasers would be ideally suited at Hobart over 460 metres, with the question being can they qualify at Sandown. Oddly enough, the pecking order at the Lightwood Road venue might be back to front, as to how they finished at the Kialla circuit. But there’s not that much between them and it could boil down to box draws to be the decider.
South Aussie noms
IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA, 48 nominations were received for the Nationals. There were 32 entries for the Sprint, namely Andrew’s Courage, Antoni Bale, Aston Odin, Aston Thomas, Briony Bale, Buckaringa Lad, Crazy Heart, Deadly Impact, Emerley Striker, Golden Monza, Gwynn Bale, High Crimes, Ity Bity Bamsy, Jessie Be Cool, Johnny Will, Just Chases, Kalden Aurora, Kalden Komoto, King Ashy, Koubek, Lagoon Lovin’, Mad Monza, Niamh Premier, Octane Osti, Paua To Rock, Point Two Over, Proven Puzzle, Rush Hour, Sneaky Spirit, So Spontaneous and Street Value with Kalden Bolt not eligible. And in the Distance category, they received 16 entries; Abdon Bale, Alis Bale, Deeply Red, Dyna Aline, Fredrina Bale, Jessenia Bale, Jordo’s Pushbike, Kalden Mayhem, Kalden Petroni, Miss Lily Rose, Miss Woods, Paua To Rock, Sizzling Cash, Special Gem and Then Quoted, with Fabulosity ineligible. It’s interesting to see Paua To Rock nominated for both; nothing like being versatile, eh? We have to go back to 1993 to find the last South Australian winner of the NSC, and that was Casino Tom, who scored on home soil. The last time the Nationals were in
Tasmania was the last time a South Aussie stayer won the crown, and the year was 2006, with the winner being Bothing.
Queensland noms
IN QUEENSLAND, they received 40 nominations for their heats of the Nationals. The 24 sprinters are: Air Morton, Aladdin’s Queen, Atomic Aussie, Bellagio Lad, Blue Stockade, Cake Fear, Cakes And Pies, Champagne Shell, Glen Gallon, Hanson Senor, Hawko’s Mistake, Jake’s Thunder, Knocka Down, Lacoste, Lorian Cocktail, Master Brutus, Metz Magic, Miss Cody, Our Don, Prince Elite, Red Rocket, Sobbing Destiny, Spirited Flame and Tough As. The 16 stayers are Ba Bling, Befitting, Black Cat Moan, Carlingford Frost, Fashion Flyer, Finn’s Express, Groovy Yankees, Heartland Girl, Hot Sunday, Lady Tycoon, Lay Down Teddy, Mocha Shocker, Shinzo’s Girl, Tarlie’s Angel, Taxi Girl and Wave To Elle. It’s great to see last year’s National Sprint champion, Metz Magic back to defend his crown. As you’d know, Metz Magic was only a reserve for the Grand Final last year but after gaining a start, pulled off a top win on home soil. Of course his trainer, Ron Ball is no stranger to National’s success, as he put the polish of dual NDC, Boronia Blossom. Ron also has Bellagio Lad, Cakes And Pies and Tough As nominated for the NSC. And Reg Kay, who has Knocka Down entered, has his own special piece of National’s history, as he won the title with Elite State in 2003 and Knocka Norris in 2008, and they are father and son. If Knocka Down can go through and win, that would set a record that’ll take a lot of tossing, as Knocka Down is a son of Knocka Norris. Like Victoria, there are two trainers with runners in both the Sprint and the Distance, and they are Bruce Linnan and Darren Titmarsh. And of course, Queenslanders are defending the NDC that they won last year when Dashing Corsair scored.
Tassie scorecard
TASMANIA has hosted the NSC three times and the NDC six times. The scorecard for the NSC is Western Australia once (Fremantle Echo) and NSW twice (Placard and Immortal Love). And the scorecard for the NDC is: Victoria four times (Saki Dasher, Shamrock Jewel, Ten Guitars and Osti’s Joker), NSW once (Dusty Ginny) and South Australia once (Bothing).
Some quirky history
THERE’S some quirky history associated with the Nationals.
Meaningless reports
If time and funds are unlimited in the search for an answer to a chronic bowel problem, Giardia can always be relied upon to fill the diagnosis paragraph in the laboratory report. Giardia are simple one-cell organisms called protozoa that live in the small intestine. Other examples of protozoa are neospora and Toxoplasma, so it is a branch of veterinary medicine that until recently was little understood. It is a common organism in dogs and in the environment. It is often present even in the absence of disease. It is an intestinal infection and can cause diarrhoea and failure to thrive, but it is widely believed to be an opportunistic organism that proliferates in the weakened or stressed individual. The organism is an oval-shaped cell surrounded by small hairy tentacles (flagella) that help it to move around. It divides itself to multiply and after a period of time develops cysts that escape with the faeces and contaminate the environment and water supply, allowing infection to be spread to other individuals. Most infections with Giardia are asymptomatic. In the rare cases in which disease occurs, younger animals are usually affected, and the usual sign is diarrhoea.
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The diarrhoea may be acute, intermittent or chronic. Usually the infected animals will not lose their appetite, but they may lose weight. The faeces are often abnormal, being pale, having a bad odour and appearing greasy. In the intestine, Giardia prevents proper absorption of nutrients, damages the delicate intestinal lining and interferes with digestion. The Giardia attributed to most canine infections is called Giardia Canis, and at this time it is not known how infectious this is for people. What is known is that there are different species of Giardia that are specific to people, and it is a considerable problem in unhygienic environments. Experimental evidence suggests that it is difficult to transmit human derived Giardia infections to dogs. Giardiasis is very difficult to diagnose because the protozoa are so small and are passed intermittently. Daily examination of stool samples is often required to find the organism.
For instance, the first 12 years the NSC was staged, it ran under a sequence of venues. That sequence was Harold Park, Olympic Park, Wentworth Park and Sandown, which was repeated twice more. The 13th running saw the change, and the Gabba in Queensland became the first State outside of NSW and Victoria to host the event. Angle Park and Cannington followed in the next two years, but it took 22 years from when the series began for Tasmania to get an NSC. However, in the NDC, Hobart was “the third cab off the rank” following the first two times the series was run, where the venues were Wentworth Park and Sandown. The Nationals have been run on 11 different tracks, and they are the Gabba and Albion Park in Queensland, Harold Park and Wentworth Park in NSW, Olympic Park, Sandown and The Meadows in Victoria, Hobart and Launceston in Tasmania, Angle Park in South Australia and Cannington in Western Australia.
Your Say
“Night Owl” stated, “I certainly won’t mind if racing in Australia is 24/7, as I like sitting up all night.” Guess you sleep during the day, eh? “Banana Bender” asked, “Where do you rate Glen Gallon?” DefinitelyTop 5! “Notta Dope” asked, “I see the number of positive swabs has increased in NSW, so does that mean more are trying to beat the system, or is it the testing methods have improved?” Look, I really can’t answer the first part because quite simply there’s no way of knowing. The second part, well, I’d think that testing methods have improved for sure, as I believe things that may have gone undetected previously can now be found.
This week’s Teaser
THIS WEEK we’ll continue with eight more NDC’s. See if you can work out who they are. 1. Risks Ahead 2. Undying Sty 3. Treating Us 4. Thin Hygienist 5. Lean Mechanic 6. Mostly Accusers 7. No Bight 8. Damn Altar. ANSWERS NEXT WEEK
Last week’s answers 1. Kinta’s Son 2. New Mariner 3. Fast Sapphire 4. Madonna Lee 5. Scenic Spa 6. Flying Amy 7. Elite State 8. Smooth Fancy
There is a test to detect Giardia antigen, which is much more sensitive than faecal microscopic tests. However, interpreting the test results can be a dilemma. A negative test may mean the animal is not infected. However, few, if any, laboratory tests are 100% accurate. Negative test results can also occur in some infected animals. If a negative test occurs, your veterinarian will often suggest repeating the test. What about a positive test? That should not be hard to interpret, right? Wrong! Giardia can be found in many dogs with and without diarrhoea. It may simply be a coincidental finding and should only be taken seriously if there are obvious symptoms to support the diagnosis. Although this disease has undoubtedly been under-diagnosed in past times, it is not an organism that we should be overly concerned about. It is easily treated with the drug, Metrinidazole (Flagyl) and the wormer, Fenbendazole (Panacur). Walnut Veterinary Clinic 84 Clarendon Street Cranbourne, 3977 (03) 5995 5255
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First, second and third makes the Maturity trifecta. Paul Wheeler owned youngsters (L-R) DeSalle Bale (2nd) Barcia Bale (winner) and Hannie Bale (3rd) combined to net their owner $145,000 for their performances at The Meadows on Saturday night.
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WEDNESDAY of last week was an anniversary here in Queensland. But there was no celebration… more like commiseration! It was four years to the day that the Gold Coast Parklands greyhound track closed. A rather talented hound by the name of El Galo won the swansong Gold Coast Cup on that night. Yep, it’s hard to believe that it was July, 2008. Possibly even harder to believe is that it was actually August, 2007 when the State Government of the day announced that it was resuming the land on which the Parklands track was located, to build a new hospital for the Gold Coast’s needs. So here we are, five years after that original announcement, and there is no realistic sign that south-east Queensland will receive a much-needed replacement ‘one turn’ track. Our two TAB venues are Albion Park in Brisbane and Ipswich which is, well, it’s in Ipswich but is like a suburb of Brisbane nowadays. Just don’t say that to Ipswich Mayor, Paul Pisasale! Because of their layout, short course races start on bends, and we all know the pitfalls of starting youngsters in such events. Peter Beattie was Queensland Premier in August, 2007. He handed over the reins to Anna Bligh the next month. Resuming the Gold Coast greyhound track must have been too traumatic for Mr. Beattie, so he bailed out of office! Through Anna Bligh’s reign, which ended in March this year, various promises were made, including an offer of $10 million compensation for the loss of Parklands. Strings were attached, though, including a condition that the $10 million had to be spent to build a new track, not
Paul Dolan re-open Toowoomba, Beenleigh or a similar former greyhound venue. During Bligh’s nearly five years in office we saw various boards be custodians of the $10 million. Phil Bennett’s GRA board, then Kerry Watson’s Greyhounds Queensland board, then Bob Bentley’s Racing Queensland board came up with a few ideas but nothing got much past a lot of talking. Kevin Dixon’s current Racing Queensland board says it is still investigating whether a new track at Logan on Brisbane’s southern outskirts is workable. If it’s too costly and too hard, Dixon promises a contingency plan will be revealed by Christmas this year. Dixon is well aware of the need and benefits of a ‘one turn’ track. `The natives are restless, they want some commitment real soon. Given that we have now reached the month of August, and it’s been a long wait since August 2007, what’s a few more months until Christmas? Dixon said the Industry Infrastructure project team recently completed a factfinding tour of Geelong and The Meadows to assist in preparing the design criteria for a new facility. If the team could combine the best aspects of those Victorian venues into a new complex near Brisbane, how good would that be?
I’d like to see that!
KEVIN DIXON’S RQL board recently floated several ideas that it believes will benefit greyhound racing participants. This includes affording TAB status to Bundaberg and Cairns.
AGRA GREYHOUND OF THE MONTH June 2012
AGRA RUN OF THE MONTH June 2012
HE KNOWS UNO
HE KNOWS UNO
AGRA’s Greyhound of the Month for June 2012 is the evergreen New South Wales sprinter-stayer He Knows Uno. Raced trained and bred by popular Iluka couple Mick and Lillian Patterson the son of Primo Uno-Honey’moon’s Over came from mid-field to wear down early leader Double Jeopardy to win the Group 1 Albion Park Gold Cup thereby securing him the Greyhound of the Month award.
AGRA’s Run of the Month for June 2012 has been awarded for the first time ever to the same dog that was judged Greyhound of the Month. He Knows Uno the outstanding NSW sprinter-stayer who last year won the AGRA Run of the Year has again put a run up to be beaten with a come from last to win performance in his heat of the Albion Park Gold Cup, he won the final of a week later.
He Know Uno with Mick Patterson after his Gold Cup win.
He Know Uno with Mick Patterson after one of his many Albion Park wins.
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Cairns and Bundaberg have more or less been in limbo for many years. It’s been a real struggle by a small band of stalwarts to keep those places going. The promise of TAB status has, understandably, been welcomed by them. What wasn’t popular was an RQL board plan to reduce prizemoney at Albion Park’s Thursday meetings to fund increases at country and provincial venues, including Cairns and Bundaberg. That probably won’t happen now, but the plan is still there for Cairns and Bundaberg to join the TAB circuit. Plenty of people have ridiculed the idea. After all, both tracks average six or races per meeting, provided by around 20 trainers. Some heart can be taken from the experiment of making Rockhampton a TAB track a couple of years ago. As a non-TAB venue, its field sizes and number of participants was similar to that of Bundaberg and Cairns. As a TAB venue intitially, Rockhampton produced cards of eight or nine races. But now 10-race programs are the norm. RQL’s Racing and Facilities Supervisor, Darryl Reid says the control body is encouraged by the progress made in Rockhampton lately, numbers wise. “It wasn’t long ago that there were about 15 greyhounds running at the weekly trial session there.” “But now it’s up around 35 trialling per week. and it’s probably going to be necessary to introduce a second trial session each week,” Reid said. If numbers build up progressively in Bundaberg and Cairns, it will be saviour of the sport in those two towns.
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Living on earth is expensive, but it does include a free trip around the sun every year. GRV MONTHLY SIRE STATS JUNE 2012
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SERIOUS concerns have been raised by trainers down in the Western District over what they call an “amateur” approach to our code. OTL’s source revealed that a senior steward was thrust into the role of veterinary surgeon after the regular vet didn’t turn up in time for the Warrnambool morning meeting. Seems the vet thought the meeting was a night fixture and the steward in charge started checking greyhounds over the table before the vet was eventually summoned to attend the meeting. That decision in itself is fraught with danger as to my knowledge none of our stewards have done the hard yards at university and completed a veterinary science course. Are our stewards qualified to inspect and check greyhounds as they go over the table?. The scenario of “sick” or “injured” greyhounds getting the okay to race by unqualified persons is a recipe for litigation. Another allegation from OTL’s mole at the same track witnessed an unfortunate incident where a greyhound was badly injured and had to be put down. These unfortunate accidents do happen in all three codes but apart from the greyhound suffering, so were the connections who were furious when they were informed that the on duty vet didn’t have the “green dream” and had to leave the course and return to the surgery to collect the lethal drug before the greyhound could be euthanased. Then another case of a greyhound vomiting in it’s kennel didn’t arouse the interests of the stewards.
My girlfriend said she was leaving me due to my obsession with the 60’s group, The Monkees. I thought she was joking . . . And then I saw her face. . . As mentioned in this column prior, why samples of vomit is not collected and sent to RASL for analysis is beyond me. This particular greyhound could have been carrying a bug or another form of illness that could be contagious and effect those in surrounding kennels. I shouldn’t have to spell out the scenarios attached to these “vomit” cases, it should be mandatory that if any greyhound happens to throw up in the kennel, then a sample should be collected and sent to the analysts. Then there is the “sinister” aspect of the ailing chaser who could be suffering from the effects of a banned substance. Apart from painting the obvious picture do I have to sign it as well. The standard reply from the GRV Stewards department of “the greyhound was not under the normal security swabbing process implemented by Stewards when they intend to take samples from a greyhound” needs a drastic review.
Bleedin’ obvious NGF’s vast national data bank has an incredible 2454 “Bale” named greyhounds. The Wheeler farm must have a stressful time submitting names, as with nearly 2500 already in the system, they would have to make sure their was no duplications.
But one name that surprised me that hasn’t already been used by the successful owner is Wool Bale. Sounds the most logical name associated with a “Bale”. And considering the wealth attached to a “sheep’s back” these days, it sounds a monty for one of their “prized” pups in the future to have this racing monicker.
Girls night out THE fairer sex were on their toes at Sandown Park last week. Eight of the dozen races were claimed by women trainers. Andrea Dailly led the charge with a quartet, Dyna Drago, Lektra Ottens, Krisa Bale and Allen Dion. Michelle Mallia-Magri’s Lara kennel continues to fire after capturing the Shepparton Cup with Blackalls Boss and she chimed in with Starfire Magic who won first up over the staying trip. Angela Lan gton’s health y 28.57% strike rate didn’t take a hit and she provided the other distance winner when Karanji led all the way in a slick 41.96. Former out of form Queensland based chaser, Bizarre Barbie cooked her rivals, scoring as she pleased over the 595 metres trip, whilst Daintree Warrior was another chaser that showed good box manners by leading all the way in a Grade 5 engagement. Daintree Warrior, a black son of
Bombastic Shiraz and the top producer Daintree Lady, is prepared at Newborough by Lauren Gorman for owner Helen Joske.
Long drives OTL has always admired trainers that continually put in the hard yards when seeking out appropriate events for their runners. Long treks invariable come into play but the tedious haul from Elphinstone to Sale didn’t deter Simon Barker on the weekend. The trainer of former Victorian Greyhound of the Year Osti’s Joker thought nothing of the near 754 kilometre round trip for his two runners, Mister Mooms and Ikari Thunder.
Close shave WARRAGUL GM Sean Stanton reckons Robert Moles is overdue for a short back and sides. The hirsute gentleman, who claims to be Gippsland’s hairiest man, has an aversion to the barber shop but has agreed to partake in a promotion to raise funds for the worthy Challenge Cancer Charity. Those punters who attended The Meadows two years ago and witnessed my scalping of Bernie Enders’ dread locks might like to sign up and sponsor Big Rob’s haircut. He has kindly donated his scone and facial hair to the highest bidder and the trim will take place at Warragul’s Logan Park on Tuesday, September 11at 7.30pm. Donations can be forwarded to the Warragul GRC and collection tins are available at Cranbourne, Sale and Traralgon. NGF will have “before” and
Trainer Yong and Norm Radar (Kennel Operator) with three of the stars of their huge kennel: 2011 All-American Team member, Tuff Stuff, 2011-2012 Track Champion and 2nd Team All-American Turbo Razor with multi stakes champion, RK’s Conk Gonk. The successful Radar kennel presented 4684 runners for the season at the Palm Beach Kennel Club and were rewarded with 921 winner, 651 seconds and 520 thirds. The kennel earned $662,207 in prizemoney and had a winning strike rate of 19%. NATIONAL GREYHOUND FORM NOW ON SALE WEDNESDAY IN NSW - Distributed by John Fairfax.
Neerim East resident Robert Moles, the Tom Hanks look-alike in “Castaway”, will get the “chrome dome” treatment at Warragul on September 11. The hirsute bloke will get the Number 1 treatment to promote the Challenge Cancer charity. There’s a queue a mile long lining up to be first with the shears. “after” pics and I’m tipping there will be a stack of his mates lined up to be the first to run the shears over his noggin.
Roy is still a boy ROY GALO was considered one of Victoria’s hottest young sprint prospects five weeks ago. Well, what a difference five weeks can make on the short careers of our chasers. This youngster, a 21 months old puppy, won his first four races, with a sizzling 29.29 BON the standout at Sandown Park on June 7. He carved up his opposition in all four of those outings, winning by an accumulative 37 lengths or by an average of nine lengths. He was and is still hot property but what’s happened to his profile. He’s been beaten at his past five starts. Roy Galo isn’t exactly the pin-up boy with punters he was five weeks ago. A beaten hot favourite in four of those five starts Roy Galo’s potential has taken a hammering. But his experienced trainer Stan Ralph is not concerned. “He’s been carved up at his past three starts, belted around and has lost a little confidence”. “The two starts prior, he met Desalle Bale at The Meadows and was far from disgraced in holding down second place in both outings”. “She’s since gone on and made the Maturity final and was lucky enough to draw the red in the final”. “This bloke is still learning but you still have to race ‘em”. “He can’t keep finding the trouble he has in recent runs.” Nothing has been planned for the son of El Galo and Xanadu Dancer, but knowing Ralph’s high opinion of this youngster, expect Roy Galo to return to the winner’s list in the very near future.
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TRAINED BY Ben Abercrombie, Hot Irish demolished a strong field to win the $18,000 Greyhounds WA Winter Cup on Saturday night. The Damon Fardig owned sprinter was all the rage at $2.30, as she looked to use her blistering early pace when dressed in the yellow vest. Punters and connections were not disappointed, as the 26 kg black bitch by Premier Fantasy from Lovey Craves began as if shot out of a cannon. She headed past the first marker in 5.69 and had opened a two lengths
WA Laurence Torpy break on a bunched pack. As Hot Irish made play through the bend, Strapper’s Angel squeezed the chasing brigade as she made her way across to the paint from box eight.
The favourite took full advantage and headed through the pen with an unbeatable five lengths break over Strapper’s Angel, with the others a further three lengths adrift. There was no change in the order leaving the back, with Hot Irish back to her brilliant best on a racing surface that was not conducive to fast times. She burned-off any hope of a challenge turning for home, extending her advantage to eight lengths as she headed past the judge in 30.51. Strapper’s Angel held second, with Gold Fox taking the minor prizemoney. It was the 21st career win for Hot Irish, her 19th win at Cannington from 43 outings. The October 2009 whelp has now earned in excess of $110,000.
Buddy to good
Jim Hastings, Ben Abercrombie, Damon Fardig and Kevin Richards pose with the ultra consistent Hot Irish for this Joe Mulder pic. By Premier Fantasy from Lovey Craves, the avid chaser rounded out the 530 metres trip in 30.51, much to the delight of punters.
A CLASSY FIELD was brought together for the running of the $6,770 Winter Sprint over the 405 metres trip at Mandurah last Friday night. Two runners dominated the market, with the Linda Britton trained Give And Take the $2.40 elect from box two. as he searched for his seventh straight victory. Buddy Be Cool was strongly supported at $3.40, as the Terry Erenshaw prepared sprinter looked to make it five on the trot at the provincial track. Buddy Be Cool burst from the boxes to have the early lead as Give And Take mustered up on the paint, with Lolly Cool between runners. A tightly bunched field passed the 302 metres boxes, with Buddy Be Cool holding a three quarters of a length break into the sweeping turn.
MODERN FAMILY The Modern Day Sire with The Modern Day Dam Lines
Midway through the bend it was a race in two, with Buddy Be Cool a length clear, but showing the inside running to Give And Take. Buddy Be Cool drifted wide into the home run but Give And Take took the same path, allowing the Erenshaw trained chaser to maintain his advantage before extending to win by two lengths in a smart 22.55. Give And Take was a clear second, with Lolly Cooler leading home the pack for the minor dais finish. It was Buddy Be Cool’s 11th win from only 18 starts, taking his earnings over $23,000. The WA bred speedster is by Cool Effort out of former handy performer, Kiss Shiraz. The win cements Terry Erenshaw in the Top 10 in the Mandurah Trainer of the Year award, where Linda Britton holds a big lead over Lexia Isaac and Michelle Beamish.
Son of Slick THE BIG WEEK of Winter finals kicked-off last Wednesday when Kentucky Black, a son of former champion, Miss Slick took out the $6,125 Winter Maiden Final. The Max Julien trained October 2010 whelp broke through after qualifying for the feature final by running a strong second to Freeway Angel in a heat. By Dyna Lachlan, the 38 kilo giant was $7.80 in a very open market that was headed by the Jamie Marsh trained Coloccini at $4.10, The favourite was away well but was headed by Changes, who took a two lengths break into the opening turn with a 5.76 split. The Britton trained youngster was three lengths clear onto the back sec-
Max and Pam Julien’s Kentucky Black is pictured with Dennis O’Brien of Greyhounds WA and an ardent fan after landing the Winter Maiden Final at Cannington. tion, with Coloccini leading the pursuit. Kentucky Black had bullocked his way across to the paint and railed up into third place. Changes maintained his three lengths break into the second turn, with Kentucky Black railing past Coloccini to take up the chase to the leader. Kentucky Black closed-in hard, checking wide off the lamplighter as they turned for home. It was only a minor hurdle for the impressive youngster, who powered to the line six-wide for a two and half length win over Changes, with Coloccini a further two lengths away third. All three placegetters were WA bred. Kentucky Black was the first of the Miss Slick progeny to salute, with Max and Pam Julien hoping this will be first of many wins for the litter.
LOCHINVAR MARLOW (Bombastic Shiraz x Sensation Lee) BLACK DOG - July 2007 - 32.5KG
STUD FEE: $770 + SURGICAL $1,100 NATURAL
SENSATION LEE
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LOCHINVAR MARLOW - Superstar sprinter - Winner of Group 1 Paws Of Thunder, Group 2 Christmas Gift, Group 3 Laurie Healion Maiden GODSEND - Winner of Group 1 Silver Chief at The Meadows. Proven top-line chaser with bright future still ahead. LOCHINVAR VOGUE - Outstanding staying prospect before injury cut short her career. Winner 2010 Group 2 Gold Cup at Wentworth Park. UNO KENDRA - WA star - Winner of the Group 2 All Stars Sprint at Cannington, banking over $100,000 in her career. IKARI LEE - City winner (who produced 4 city winners in her first litter including Pure Elle who is now a proven Group producer).
IKARI LEE
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PURE ELLE - City winner and now Group producing dam. GREASE MONKEY - Multiple city winner. CRACKED ICE - Winner Sandown & Meadows, Group finalist. BALDY HEAD CHAMP - 3rd 2009 Launching Pad, holds 1st split record Sale LOCHINVAR MANOLO - Group 2 finalist at his 3rd start. Fast Gardens winner in 29.41. LOCHINVAR BLANIK - Bulli flying 26.18, the run home time an unheard of 6.39. Also near record 28.54 at Bulli over the 515m recently.
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AUDACIOUS ELLE - Heat winner and finalist Group1 Australian Cup. Winner Traralgon Puppy Classic Final. Fast winner Cranbourne posting
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SODA BOY - Heat winner and finalist Group 1 Australian Cup. Winner Traralgon Cup Consolation. LOCHINVAR CURL - Track Record Gosford-29.30. Near record 29.37 winner at The Gardens also. ARISING - Ran sizzling 28.01 at Bendigo for the 500 metres and 38.08 for 660 metres-some of the fastest times at the venue. Also ran 34.12 for
PURE ELLE
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nine length win in 30 seconds even. Recently made Group 2 Traralgon Cup Final after sizzling heat win.
595m Sandown. Continued great form with dazzling 600 metres victory at Bendigo. LOCHINVAR RIP - Fastest ever maiden winner 29.41 The Gardens. 30.25 Wentworth Park. LOCHINVAR ELLE - 8 starts for 6 wins.
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BREEDING NEWS
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Victorian Litter Registration Details Sire
DYNA LACHLAN (Go Wild Teddy x Benden Flex) sired a litter of six dogs and one bitch from Token Whiz whelped February 27 that was registered by Tatura breeder, Tanya Auld. Token Whiz is a daughter of Token Prince and Little Whiz, who won nine of her 20 starts, saluting four times at Bendigo over 430 metres with a PB of 24.33 and at Ballarat over 450 metres in 25.58. She scored at Wangaratta over 403 metres in 23.39, won there over 474 metres in 26.80, was successful at Shepparton over 390 metres in 22.60 and over 450 metres there in 25.91. The other members of her litter were Milton Fire (5 wins), Destiny Storm (13 wins) and Jen Ex Dingo (13 wins). Token Whiz has had four litters to date, with her first to Where’s Pedro whelped January 2007 producing Where’s Whiz (11 wins), Silent Pedro (17 wins), But Why Not (19 wins), Pedro’s Whiz (6 wins), Private Pedro (15 wins), Going Mad (8 wins), Find Pedro (15 wins) and Vader (4 wins). Litter number two was to Bombastic Shiraz whelped April 2008, leaving All In One (3 wins), Mister Murphy (3 wins), Dark Duo (27 wins), Ando (2 wins), Poor Bounce (1 win), Hayley’s Token (5 wins), Siddle (2 wins), Ichi Ni (5 wins) and Monshiraz (7 wins). Her third litter was to Collision whelped January 2009 and that gave us Grace Hill (12 wins), Erosion (1 win), Sultan Sea (5 wins), Lavana (12 wins), No Repayments (10 wins), Mr. Meana (15 wins) and Have A Yap (38 wins). Her fourth litter was to Kiowa Sweet Trey whelped in January 2010 and that left Some Say (3 wins), Kiowa Whiz (2 wins), Kanga Whiz (2 wins), Koko Whiz (10 wins), Murrumboola (4 wins), Dream No More (2 wins), Cansdale Lass (1 win), Big Token (1 win), Rare Bred (4 wins), Astute Whiz (2 wins) and On Trey (6 wins). The dam has produced the winners of 185 races, which suggests these youngsters should make their presence felt on the track too.
Dee Winter
DEE WINTER (Big Daddy Cool x Flaming Nikita) sired a litter of two dogs and one bitch from Cash In Transit and these youngsters whelped March 2 were registered by Heathcote breeder, Ray Henness. Cash In Transit, a daughter of Most Awesome and Miss Infront, scored 13 times in 49 starts, scoring at Taree over 392 metres n 22.51 and over 537 metres there in 30.69. She picked up a win at Maitland over 400 metres in 22.93 and over 450 metres there in 26.02, notched three wins at Muswellbrook over 429 metres with 24.99 her fastest and over 560 metres there in 32.77. She scored at Wentworth Park over 520 metres in 30.65, over 612 metres at Armadale in 35.85, was successful at Ballarat over 650 metres in 37.90, at Sandown over 715 metres in 42.32 and over 600 metres at Geelong in 34.73. The other members of her litter were Risky Sisters (6 wins), Awesome Frontier (6 wins), Awesome Leader (6 wins), Richie’s Girl (3 wins), Best Of Friends (2 wins), Just Infront (1 win) and Sheez Infront (6 wins). Cash In Transit has had one litter to date and that was to Black Enforcer whelped January 2008, producing Kat Burgler (2 wins) and Sarah Kate (3 wins). The dam had plenty of ability and is now proven, which suggests that these youngsters should make the grade.
Superman
SUPERMAN (Brett Lee x I’m Puzzles) sired a litter of two dogs and one bitch from Poptart whelped January 30 and registered by Tallangatta breeder, Barry Martell. Poptart, a daughter of Awesome Assassin and Speed Dancer, scored in five of her 17 goes, netting a win at Wangaratta over 403 metres in 23.41 and twice over 474 metres there with a PB of 27.08. She won at Geelong over 457 metres in 26.15 and at The Meadows over 525 metres in 30.85. The other members of her litter were Roa Lass (5 wins), Lady Quist (8 wins), Roxby Chick (2 wins) and Awesome Betty (2 wins). Poptart has had two litters to date, with her first to Surf Lorian whelped April 2007 leaving Bunji Bernalong (1 win), Wanalta Prince (2 wins), Surf Magic (6 wins), Coco Bliss Bomb (1 win) and Perfect Surf (7 wins). Litter number two was to Bombastic Shiraz whelped May 2009 and that gave us Jet Blast (11 wins), Tallow Wood (1 win), Spitfire Shiraz (6 wins), Tiger Bomb (6 wins) and Sunset Jet (6 wins). The dam is beautifully bred and has produced some smart types, which suggests that these youngsters should taste their share of success on the track.
Ballymac Maeve
ST. PETERS breeder, Phillip Verity registered a litter by Ballymac Maeve (Roanokee x Blonde Returns) from Nabisco and the six dogs were whelped January 27. Nabisco, a daughter of Whisky Assassin and Oreo, won eight of her 82 runs, scoring five times at Ipswich over 520 metres with a PB of 31.09 and twice there over 630 metres with 37.68 her best, plus she saluted at Albion Park over 710 metres in 42.43. The other members of her litter were Aunty Joan (9 wins), Titan Assassin (2 wins), Lil’ Wildflower (4 wins), Paddy Bell (16 wins), Macka Packer (1 win), Bell’s Decanta (5 wins), Charming Molly (6 wins) and Wing Nut (1 win). The dam had ability and comes from a smart litter, suggesting that these youngsters should meet with success on the track.
Trewly Special TREWLY SPECIAL (Brett Lee x Chloe Jones) was the sire chosen by Lara breeder, Tina Womann for Nikita Beriman, and the six dogs and four bitches were whelped March 26. Nikita Beriman, a daughter of Spiral Nikita and Brittney Bale, scored 22 times in 103 starts, notching two victories at Capalaba over 366 metres with a best of 20.05 and six times at Albion Park over 520 metres with a PB of 30.28. She won at Bundaberg over 460 metres in 26.65 and twice at Tweed Heads over 420 metres with 23.50 her quickest. She scored at The Meadows over 525 metres in 30.29 and Ipswich over 431 metres in 25.35, picked up two wins at Bendigo over 430 metres with a PB of 24.16 and two wins at Warrnambool over 450 metres with 25.45 her fastest. She won at Geelong over 457 metres in 25.76, she collected three races at Shepparton over 390 metres with 21.99 her fastest, plus she picked up a win at Horsham over 410 metres in 23.54. The other members of her litter were Spiral Glory (15 wins), Moondarra Forest (2 wins), Eagle Nikita (5 wins), Spinning Nikita
Dee Winter Dyna Lachlan Dee Winter Dee Winter Surf Lorian Bekim Bale Superman Vee Man Vane Ballymac Maeve Trewly Special Bekim Bale Where’s Pedro Hondo Black Collision Bekim Bale Collision Bekim Bale Lord Ducal Collision Bekim Bale Elite State
(4 wins), Freak Physic (2 wins), Excellerator (22 wins), Spiral Burow (15 wins) and Spiral Siren (14 wins). The dam is a beautifully bred smart chaser from a litter that won 101 races, suggesting these youngsters should make their presence felt on the track.
Where’s Pedro
LARA breeder, Wally Heras registered a litter by Where’s Pedro (Brett Lee x Elusive Rebel) from Star Diva and the four dogs and six bitches were whelped March 27. Star Diva, a daughter of Collision and Flaming Subject, scored once in 14 goes and that was at Ballarat over 450 metres in 26.17. The only other successful member of her litter was Pilsung (9 wins). Star Diva has had one litter to date and that was to Return The King whelped February 2009, giving us Radiant (2 wins), Dynamic Diva (1 win), Larabella (6 wins), Pucka Diva (1 win), Into The Mist (3 wins), Come On Luann (13 wins) and Liege (5 wins). The dam comes from a very good line and has already produced some smart types, which suggests that these youngsters should have a bright future too.
Hondo Black
A LITTER registered by Tatura breeder, Tanya Auld comprises three dogs and three bitches by Hondo Black (EJ’s Douglas x Hondo’s Sassafrass) from Uno Witch whelped March 5. Uno Witch, a daughter of Primo Uno and Proven Tops, won 19 of her 41 starts, scoring three times at Bendigo over 430 metres with a PB of 24.01 and twice over 390 metres at Ballarat with 21.97 her fastest. She picked up two wins at Wangaratta over 403 metres with 22.95 her best and won at Cranbourne over 311 metres in 18.13, as well as winning four races at Wentworth Park over 520 metres with 30.04 her best effort. She scored at Canberra over 310 metres in 17.87 and four times over 440 metres there with a PB of 25.20, plus two wins over 530 metres there with 30.86 her best. The other members of her litter were Near The Top (8 wins), Proven Risque (6 wins), Uno Bond (6 wins), Muchacha (3 wins) and Kick Up Mick (6 wins) (5 wins). Uno Witch has had two litters to race so far, with her first to Premier Fantasy whelped July 2009 producing Bella Profit (1 win), Witch Hunt (11 wins), Ursula (8 wins), Midnight Fantasy (4 wins) and Crajus Fantasy (1 win). Litter number two was to Knocka Norris whelped July 2010 and that left Uno Knocka (4 wins) and Toi Shan (7 wins). The dam had a lot of ability and has produced some smart ones, which augurs very well for the future of these youngsters.
Bekim Bale BEKIM BALE (Bartrim Bale x Amelia Bale) sired a litter of three dogs and four bitches from Hannah Bananah whelped April 1 and registered by Alexander Heights breeder, Michael Nemere. Hannah Bananah, a daughter of Where’s Pedro and Somerton Lass, scored in 12 of her 70 starts, all over 530 metres at Cannington where her PB was 30.50. The other members of her litter were Hooray For Percy (27 wins), Miss Delane (2 wins), Where’s Fly (14 wins), Cee Pee Yai (5 wins), Tisdale (5 wins), Thanos (11 wins), Where’s Lass (8 wins), Ned’s Pedro (17
from 10/07/2012 to 16/07/2012 Dam
Five Pennies Token Whiz Cash In Transit Miss Kobyboyn Miss Paladin Luann Lee Poptart Bullicourt State Nabisco Nikita Beriman Turner’s Gift Star Diva Uno Witch Sky level Hannah Bananah Black Velveteen Flossy Hiawatha Special Sign Spalding Miss Kirabilli Indy
Whelped Date
10/02/2012 27/02/2012 02/03/2012 08/03/2012 10/03/2012 07/03/2012 30/01/2012 16/03/2012 27/01/2011 26/03/2012 01/04/2012 27/03/2012 05/03/2012 23/03/2012 01/04/2012 04/02/2012 29/03/2012 01/04/2012 07/04/2012 04/04/2012 30/03/2012
Desc
3D 2B 6D 1B 2D 1B 1D 4B 1D 3B 0D 1B 2D 1B 3D 4B 6D 0B 6D 4B 1D 4B 4D 6B 3D 3B 6D 3B 3D 4B 5D 0B 2D 7B 5D 3B 4D 3B 5D 3B 7D 4B
Breeder Name
T. Hines T. Auld R. Henness G. Sullivan P. Hazelwood T. Miles B. Martell G. Hansen P. Verity T. Womann J. Darby W. Heras T. Auld D. Cartwright M. Nemere D. Fardig G. Selkrig G. Bennett R. McRae C. Micallef A. Gurry
In the week from July 10 to July 16 there were 21 litters registered with GRV. wins), One More Ruby (5 wins) and El Castillo (10 wins), with a follow-up litter producing Launchinator (18 wins), Chuggington (2 wins), Gingin And Dry (11 wins), Destructinator (10 wins), Gingin On Rocks (13 wins), Somewhere Girl (4 wins), Major Monogram (9 wins), She’s Bossy (9 wins), Pedro’s Finest (21 wins) and Where’s Somerton (1 win). The dam had a lot of ability and comes from a cross that’s won 214 races, which suggests these youngsters should taste their share of success on the track.
Collision
HARRISDALE breeder, Damon Fardig registered a litter by Collision (Awesome Assassin x Rumble Spirit) from Black Velveteen and the five dogs were whelped February 4. Black Velveteen, a daughter of Where’s Pedro and Will You Behave, won four of her 19 starts and they were all over 530 metres at Cannington where her PB was 30.53. The other members of her litter were Rock Pool (21 wins), Ricciardo (4 wins), Feijoa (4 wins) and Forty Two Below (11 wins). The dam had plenty of talent and comes from the very successful Oh Behave line, suggesting that these youngsters should meet with plenty of success on the track too.
Bekim Bale
BEKIM BALE (Bartrim Bale x Amelia Bale) sired a litter of two dogs and seven bitches from Flossy. These youngsters were whelped March 29 and registered by Devon Meadows breeder, Garry Selkrig. Flossy, a daughter of Primo Uno and Instructed First, scored once in nine goes and that was at Warragul over 460 metres in 26.42. The other members of her litter were Stagger (25 wins), Mario Chief (16 wins), Stagger Uno (1 win) and Stomp Stomp (8 wins), whilst a previous pairing produced Stagger Inn (34 wins) and Republican (11 wins). The dam comes from a pairing that has won 96 races, which suggests these youngsters should taste their share of success on the track.
Dee Winter
A LITTER by Dee Winter (Big Daddy Cool x Flaming Nikita) is from Miss Kobyboyn and the one dog and four bitches whelped March 8 were registered by Gary Sullivan, Manager of the Kobyboyn Jill Syndicate. Miss Kobyboyn, a daughter of Primo Uno and Hot Secret, won 17 of her 76 out-
ings, picking up four wins at Bendigo over 430 metres with a PB of 24.05, as well as winning four times there over 545 metres with 31.08 her best. She saluted at Geelong over 457 metres in 25.90, scored twice over 474 metres at Wangaratta where 26.94 was her fastest, was successful over 390 metres at Shepparton in 22.35 and three times there over 450 metres with 25.33 her quickest. She picked up a win at Ballarat over 450 metres in 25.86 and over 550 metres there in 31.50. The other members of her litter were Mr. Kobyboyn (7 wins), Sir Kobyboyn (11 wins), Kobyboyn Doll (2 wins) and Kobyboyn Girl (4 wins). The dam had a lot of ability and comes from a smart litter. which speaks well of these youngsters’ future prospects.
Collision
A LITTER by Collision (Awesome Assassin x Rumble Spirit) is from Special Sign and the four dogs and three bitches whelped April 7 were registered by Junction Village breeder, Russell McRae. Special Sign is a daughter of Exceptional and Semaphore, who picked up 19 wins in 38 tries, winning at Wangaratta over 403 metres in 23.27 and five times at Sandown over 515 metres with a PB of 29.81. She scored twice at The Meadows over 525 metres with 30.07 her best and four times there over 600 metres with 34.52 her quickest. She was successful at Sale over 440 metres in 24.97 and over 520 metres there in 29.47. She picked up a win at Healesville over 340 metres in 18.64 and at Warragul over 424 metres in 24.09, snared a race at Cranbourne over 520 metres in 30.05 and twice at Traralgon over 513 metres with a PB of 29.72. The other members of her litter were Royal Nelson (9 wins), Dazlen Syd (5 wins) and Summer Fun (3 wins). Special Sign has had two litters to date, and the first was to Where’s Pedro whelped December 2009 leaving us Tegu (1 win), High Cadence (6 wins), Where’s Greta (1 win), Manx Missile (8 wins), Where’s Tom (6 wins), Restore Order (4 wins), Gee Eye (1 win), Ninganar (2 wins), Desert Eagle (4 wins) and Where’s Ruby (3 wins). Her second litter was to Brett Lee whelped August 2010 and that gave us Especially (4 wins) and Al Moran (3 wins). The dam was a top-flight chaser, who has already produced some smart chasers, which speaks well of the future prospects of these youngsters.
2012 LEADING SIRES - from January 1st VICTORIA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
BOMBASTIC SHIRAZ 4727 -740-688-630 15.65% WHERES PEDRO 4397 -562-589-570 12.78% EL GALO 1952 -347-253-252 17.77% COLLISION 1708 -276-261-226 16.15% PREMIER FANTASY 1575 -249-258-219 15.08% PURE OCTANE 2168 -213-247-252 9.82% BIG DADDY COOL 1506 -170-186-191 11.28% GO WILD TEDDY 969 -166-136-146 17.13% SURF LORIAN 1452 -160-186-211 11.01% PATH TO POWER 1347 -152-172-186 11.28%
QUEENSLAND
TASMANIA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
WHERES PEDRO 776 -96-106-105 12.37% BIG DADDY COOL 527 -80-72-70 15.18% BOMBASTIC SHIRAZ 450 -75-67-65 16.66% PADDYS FLAME 400 -72-52-60 18.00% HEAD BOUND 153 -61-29-13 39.86% COLLISION 620 -51-83-83 8.22% COLLIDE 366 -44-45-44 12.02% EL GALO 186 -35-41-25 18.81% GIVE ME FIVE 283 -35-33-45 12.36% BIT CHILI 297 -33-28-44 11.11%
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
COLLISION 1823 -283-244-252 15.52% GIVE ME FIVE 1546 -265-218-195 17.14% WHERES PEDRO 1638 -254-202-218 15.05% BOMBASTIC SHIRAZ 1176 -208-177-172 17.68% SURF LORIAN 1527 -176-218-206 11.52% MADE TO SIZE 1239 -147-183-180 11.86% BLACK ENFORCER 1345 -146-181-186 10.85% BIT CHILI 992 -112-118-121 11.29% EL GALO 527 -111-66-60 21.06% BIG DADDY COOL 695 -93-108-71 13.38%
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WESTERN AUSTRALIA
SOUTH AUSTRALIA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
WHERES PEDRO 1252 -181-143-157 14.45% BOMBASTIC SHIRAZ 982 -148-125-125 15.07% COLLISION 866 -139-131-111 16.05% BIG DADDY COOL 935 -114-122-112 12.19% PURE OCTANE 994 -113-120-152 11.36% SURF LORIAN 790 -98-118-105 12.04% PREMIER FANTASY 406 -68-65-55 16.74% BIT CHILI 490 -60-68-52 12.24% GO WILD TEDDY 467 -54-49-51 11.56% ELITE STATE 334 -46-49-37 13.77%
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
WHERES PEDRO 1429 -219-170-192 15.32% COLLISION 1039 -178-130-116 17.13% BOMBASTIC SHIRAZ 1312 -170-160-195 12.95% BIG DADDY COOL 1041 -135-154-143 12.96% HALLUCINATE 644 -94-92-80 14.59% SURF LORIAN 779 -83-89-89 10.65% PURE OCTANE 683 -65-101-95 9.51% BIT CHILI 453 -62-69-56 13.68% PREMIER FANTASY 458 -61-73-65 13.31% BRETT LEE 418 -57-44-56 13.63%
NEW SOUTH WALES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
WHERES PEDRO 1429 -219-170-192 15.32% COLLISION 1039 -178-130-116 17.13% BOMBASTIC SHIRAZ 1312 -170-160-195 12.95% BIG DADDY COOL 1041 -135-154-143 12.96% HALLUCINATE 644 -94-92-80 14.59% SURF LORIAN 779 -83-89-89 10.65% PURE OCTANE 683 -65-101-95 9.51% BIT CHILI 453 -62-69-56 13.68% PREMIER FANTASY 458 -61-73-65 13.31% BRETT LEE 418 -57-44-56 13.63%
AUSTRALIA
NTH. TERRITORY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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$2.50, the Joe Borg trained chaser scored by six and a quarter lengths over Make The Call ($7.60), with Flip Bale ($3.60) three quarters of a length further adrift. A winner of four of his seven runs, Voltage Peak is a son of Talk’s Cheap and Lindy Hop, owned by the Darragh Greenshields Syndicate. Slashing Junior clocked the BON time of 32.96 to score in the 570 metres Mixed 4th/5th Grade. Coming from box seven at $11.40, the son of Mogambo and Cool Doc bolted in by eight and a quarter lengths over Miss Domino ($50.90), with Sisco Turbo ($1.40 fav) picking up third money, two and three quarter lengths in arrears. Slashing Junior, who’s won four of his 27 attempts, is trained by Ray Mahony for Duane Dalton.
Came back fresh Casino July 20
LOCAL IDENTITY, Mavis Wilkinson had reason to smile when Kooringa Bec resumed from a long spell and took out a 5th Grade over 411 metres at the Casino Friday, July 20 meeting. Now approaching four and a half years of age, Kooringa Bec (Brumby Lad - Kooringa Bella) was having her first start since February of this year, and although not the best away from box three, she quickly mustered speed to draw clear in the middle stages and then hung on to score by three quarters of a length in a handy 23.30. She is lightly raced, having only had 22 starts, and Friday’s victory was her third. Heats of the Betfair Blue Paws Super Series over 484 metres headed the program. The final, to be contested next Friday, carries prizemoney of $2,000 to the winner with a Blue Paws Bonus of $2,500 if the winner is Blue Paws nominated. The opening heat was taken out by Phantom Jewels for local owner trainer combo, Deidre and John Free. Taking full advantage of the inside draw, Phantom Jewels (Special Phantom - Siam Smile) finished off the race nicely at her first look at Casino track, defeating Erin Norris in 27.54. Bralyn Dave (Bit Chili - Bralyn Maisie) for Lyn and Brad Northfield also used his inside draw when taking out the second heat in a slick 27.16. Not the best to begin, he burrowed through on the first turn and quickly assumed control before careering away to score by nine and a quarter lengths from Grafton greyhound, Larry Trick. Lilly Fly High (Premier Fantasy - Sky Fly High) gave Brad Northfield his second heat winner of the afternoon when she jumped to the front from box six and ran along to score clearly in 27.56 from Jessica’s Last in the third heat. The other heat went to the Pat Lavis owned and trained I Can Do (Premier Fantasy - Compassionate). After trailing the early leader, Bralyn Bobbie to the turn, I Can Do powered home to
Veteran best
Warragul July 24
Christine and Greg Hancock with Exquisitor, who landed the 620 metres Sportingbet Stayers Mixed 4th/5th Grade in 36.12 at Casino. - pic courtesy Lisa Vanderstok score by a length in 27.85. Deidre and John Free had tasted success earlier in the day via Just The Phantom (Just The Best - Crystal Fire), who made full use of an inside draw when taking out a 411 metres 5th Grade. Sitting just off the pace to the turn, Just The Phantom railed alongside early leader, Frisky Melody then moved away in the closing stages to score in 23.35.
Likewise, Brad Northfield opened his account earlier on when Gifthy (Bombastic Shiraz - Fortunes) led throughout in a Maiden over 411 metres, clocking 23.37. A recent addition to the Northfield kennels, Gifthy has improved with each run leading up to this success. The Trainers Jackpot was not won at $500 when Miss Black Ash was unplaced in her event. - Casino Crusher
Teddy’s bonus
Buddy bolts in
TEDDY TOOL picked up the GOBIS Bonus by taking out the 660 metres Grade 5 on Monday July 23. Sent to box two at $2.90, the Simone Fisher trained stayer romped home a seven lengths winner over Whodat Lass ($4.70), with Prancing Joe ($2.60 fav) three and a quarter lengths back in third spot. Teddy Tool, a son of Go Wild Teddy and Miss Mini Mouse, owned by the Horizon Gold Racing Syndicate, registered 38.29 to make it four wins in 22 starts. Lektra Fly took time honours over the 425 metres by recording 23.79 to land heat four of the Grade 5. Rated on top at $3.10 out of box three, the son of Where’s Pedro and Elektra scored by three lengths over Zaldini ($3.70), with Delfina Bale ($4.90) four lengths further astern. A winner of 28 of his 103 starts, Lektra Fly is trained by Lisa Delbridge for Philip Lenehan. Mark Delbridge took the training honours for the night with a treble, and Arvo’s Twink for the Arvo’s Syndicate was his first leg and he ran 24.20 to take out heat two of the 425 metres Grade 5. After lining up in box five at $10.20, the son of Mister Twink and Arvo’s Helena defeated Wongawilli Billy ($1.90 fav) by a length and a quarter, with Jerry Hatrick ($10.40) two and a quarter lengths further afield. Elmira Bale was leg two and she posted 28.20 to take out the 500 metres Mixed 4th/5th Grade. Wearing the red vest as favourite at $2.00, the daughter of Bartrim Bale and Serene Bale scored by three and a half lengths over Where’s Demonica ($7.00), with Reprieved ($14.00) the next to arrive, three lengths back. Elmira Bale, who’s won 21 of her 59 outings, was the first leg of a winning double for owner Paul Wheeler. Eurico Bale, a litter brother of Elmira Bale, completed Paul’s double and Mark’s treble by running 24.32 to take out heat five of the 425 metres Grade 5. The red fawn galloper came from box three as favourite at $2.00 to defeat Bance Bale ($13.80) by three quarters of a length, with Salmon Forest ($60.20) the next one in, a length and three quarters further afield.
BUDDY BANKCARD easily took out the 520 metres Maiden Qualy Final on Monday July 23. After qualifying in 31.01, the Frank Ryan trained youngster went to box one as favourite at $2.60 and he led throughout to bolt in by 10½ lengths over Lukey Fields ($13.80), with Kingston Bounty ($7.00) a half length further adrift. Buddy Bankcard, a son of Shanlyn Prince and Toltrice owned by the Jane Eliza Syndicate, stopped the clock at 30.81. Kid Kiddo led throughout to score in the 311 metres Maiden Qualy Final. After qualifying in 18.45, the daughter of Mister Twink and Tiffinie’s Gem wore the white vest at $7.40 to a two lengths win over Nuvola ($10.70), with a half length to third placed El Drago Spear ($9.40). Kid Kiddo, who returned 18.16, is trained by Florence Alister for Gary Lock. Kayo Marciarno took time honours over the 520 metres by posting 30.60 to take out heat one of the Novice. Wearing the yellow vest as favourite at $1.80, the Greg Neocleous owned and trained chaser scored by seven and a quarter lengths over Miss Deception ($11.10), with Cheeky Chops ($20.80) four and a quarter lengths further astern. Kayo Marciarno, a son of Mister Twink and Sharon Lee, has scored in two of his 22 outings. Bago Steel clocked the new PB and BON time of 17.65 to take out the 311 metres Free For All. Drawn in box one as the popular elect at $1.90, the son of Collision and Oxley Gypsy scored by six lengths over El Lobo ($21.30), with Why Not King ($5.60) the next to arrive, two lengths back. A winner of nine of his 29 attempts, Bago Steel is trained by Dennis Dean for Kylie Joseph. Hold On Maloo was only a reserve for the 520 metres Mixed 4th/5th Grade, but after gaining a start in box two, scored in 30.95 to give owner, Mark Riley and trainer, Kerrie Smyth the first leg of a winning litter double. The black and white chaser was at $3.80 before saluting by half a length over Flying Machine ($3.60), with Worth Noting ($6.00) picking up third money, a length and a half away.
Midori Splash completed the litter double for Mark and Kerrie by registering 31.35 to score in heat five of the 520 metres Novice. Coming from box four at $17.90, the daughter of Vapour Whirl and Midori Dream beat Ultimate Refund ($2.50 fav) by three lengths, with Fussy Tom ($13.20) collecting third money, a length and a half away
Bendigo July 23
Cranbourne July 23
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Jeff’s bonus
Horsham July 24
CRY BABY JEFF led throughout to take out the final of the GRV VBIS Maiden Series over 480 metres on Tuesday night. Drawn in box eight at $4.50, the Craig Treherne trained youngster scored by seven and a quarter lengths over Kirabilli Abbie ($3.70), with Run Cecil Run ($15.00) a length and a quarter back in third spot. Cry Baby Jeff, a son of Premier Fantasy and Petal, owned by the Peasy Syndicate, recorded the new PB time of 27.21. Fantasia led all the way to take out the Grade 5 Winter Cup Final over 480 metres. Wearing the red vest as favourite at $2.80, the son of Premier Fantasy and Que Sera Sera defeated Shaw Street Race ($5.70) by a length and three quarters, with Aragorn ($5.20) four and a half lengths further astern. Fantasia, who stopped the clock at the new PB time of 27.25, is trained by Jeff Britton for Jacob Weinmann. Arizona Dozer ran the BON time of 23.42 to take out a 410 metres Grade 5, thus giving trainer, Graeme Bate the first leg of a winning double. Rated at $4.20 out of box seven, the son of Bit Chili and Indiana Lee beat Planet Pluto ($17.40) by six lengths, with a half head to third placed Yzaga ($19.10). Arizona Dozer, owned by Elizabeth Bont, has scored in five of his 15 starts. The Brendan Wheeler owned Dyna Dieter completed the double for Graeme by returning 27.31 to land a 480 metres Grade 5. After lining up in box two at $3.30, the son of Larking About and Kazar Bale accounted for Pernickety ($13.50) and Claretown Jay ($13.10), with two lengths by two and a quarter lengths being the margins. Voltage Peak took time honours over the 480 metres by posting the new PB of 26.94 to score in the Mixed 4th/5th Grade. After lining up in box two as favourite at
OUR BUDDY ran the BON time of 22.87 to take out the 400 metres Veterans Special Event on Tuesday night. Coming from box eight as favourite at $2.40, the Blake Reed owned and trained chaser led throughout to score by six and a half lengths over Hooded Keats ($8.50), with Our Rhino Man ($29.20) a half length further adrift. A winner of 25 of his 77 starts, Our Buddy is a son of Our Spence and Sonny’s Fool. Burnt Fuse ticked-up his 25th win by taking out the 460 metres Mixed 4th/5th Grade. Drawn in box four as favourite at $1.70, the son of Knocka Norris and Ebony Jess led throughout to beat Rockadore ($6.00) by a length and three quarters, with Heza Trooper ($25.40) picking up third money, a length and a half back. Burnt Fuse, trained by Eddie Caruana for the King High Syndicate, stopped the clock at 26.37. Boomers Party took time honours over the 460 metres by running 26.14 to score an all the way win in heat six of the GRV VBIS Maiden Series. Sent to box two as favourite at $1.50, the Alison Chisholm trained chaser beat Marvel ($4.00) by five and three quarter lengths, with Hoot And Annie ($5.70) a length and a quarter back in third spot. Boomers Party, who was having his second go at breaking through, is a son of El Galo and After Party, owned by the A & K. Chisholm Syndicate. Spicy Bling ran 40.00 to score in the 680 metres Novice Grade 5. The brindle and white chaser came from box four as favourite at $1.50 to lead all the way and bolt in by eight and a quarter lengths over Dewana Summer ($4.20), with a half length to third placed Broadway Girl ($6.00). For Spicy Bling, a son of Bit Chili and Miss Bling, owned and trained by Carol and Jack Westerlo, this was his first win in four attempts.
Brilliant Barcia
The Meadows July 25 THREE MEMBERS of the Bombastic Shiraz and Holly Shiraz litter, owned by the Hawks Nest Syndicate, contested the TAB website Maiden over 525 metres at The Meadows last Wednesday afternoon. But it was the other Hawks Nest Syndicate owned chaser, Bombastic Satin from box two that took up the early running. Trained at Parwan by Ray Punshon, the daughter of Bombastic Shiraz and Proper Shelby shared the lead with John And Jayjay a lap out but edged clear along the back. Although Uno Krystal finished at the rate of knots in the home straight, Bombastic Satin boxed on well, saluting by a half head in 30.87, with Under The Holly railing into third place, six and a quarter lengths further astern. Time hunours over 525 metres were with Dyna Bernt, who annexed a Grade 5 in a new PB 30.23. After whizzing from the three trap to find the early lead, the Brendan Wheeler owned, Graeme Bate prepared experienced chaser gave his rivals no chance of catching up and scored by three lengths to White Wizard, while there was a similar gap to third placed Shirdon Hi Five. A son of Larking About and Kazar Bale, Dyna Bernt has faced the starter 16 times for four wins. Dyna Bernt’s litter sister, Dyna Aline, who is raced in the same interests, made it a dou-
ble for the team by snaring a 525 metres Grade 5 heat 30.35, in the process making it seven wins from 19 attempts. Another to exit the three alley, Dyna Alina was in bother early on but worked her way to be midfield behind the pacesetting Burcov Nicole coming off the back. With a short sharp bust in the home straight, the wide tracking fawn chaser went home by far the better, getting up to score by two and a quarter lengths over Burcov Nicole, with Quintella a length and three quarters away third. In a heat of the Grade 5 series over 525 metres, Taswegian chaser, Intense Suspense cut to the outside at boixrise and was fifth passing the post the first time. Showing the way was Gold Sienna, who held a length lead over Tremlett as they traversed the back straight. At this stage the wide running Intense Suspense had moved to third, about to unleash a strong finish. With Gold Sienna still going sweetly on the final bend, it was a powerful burst from the Rod Ransley prepared white and blue dog that got him across the line at the head of affairs. By Where’s Pedro out of Cold Ethyl, owned by S + G Duggan, Intense Suspense recorded his 10th win from 25 starts when defeating Gold Sienna by five and a quarter lengths in 30.49, while Tremlett wound up third, a length and a half adrift. There was a 600 metres Grade 5 on the 12-race card and Whirl Machine took that out with a gallop of 35.20, making it three wins after 19 outings. Trained by Darren Stevenson at Reservoir, he missed the kick from box six and was near last behind the pacesetting Lovely Lucy heading out of the straight. Having raced wide, the son of Vapour Whirl and Extra Burst was still three lengths behind them approaching the final corner, where Lovely Lucy was checked out of play. But after making a lunge for victory in the straight, Whirl Machine got up to beat Butterfly Bling by a neck, with a half head to third placed Trubbo.
Think tank
Warragul July 25 AMERICAN TANK scored an easy win in a 460 metres Tier 3 Grade 5 on Wednesday. Sent to box one as favourite at $1.80, the Paul Galea owned and trained chaser led throughout to bolt in by nine and a quarter lengths over Final Shiraz ($4.60), with Baggy Road ($11.30) a length and a quarter back in third spot. American Tank, a son of Bombastic Shiraz and Amanda, has won three of his 15 starts. Wilson’s Venom streeted his rivals in a 400 metres Tier 3 Grade 5 by scoring in the BOD time of 22.73. After lining up in box two as favourite at $1.90, the son of Velocette and Proven Unique defeated Bear Enforcer ($10.20) by 23¼ lengths, with a neck to third placed Arvo’s Bianca ($8.60). Wilson’s Venom, a winner of seven of his 44 outings, is owned by the Winning Glory Velocity Syndicate and was the first leg of a winning double for trainer, Ben Divirgilio. Sieger for the Melcol Syndicate completed the double for Ben by posting 23.23 when an effortless all the way winner in a 400 metres Tier 3 Grade 5. Wearing the pink vest as favourite at $2.70, the son of Elite State and Ann Shirly romped in by 10½ lengths over Miss Fiesty ($11.70), with Arvo’s Rocco ($5.00) picking up third money, a neck in arrears. Karingal Tote posted 23.21 to take out a 400 metres Tier 3 Grade 5. Coming from box eight as favourite at $2.60, the Maureen Brown trained sprinter scored by three lengths over Regal Pinari ($34.70), with Pure Ink ($21.30) a half length further adrift. Karingal Tote, a son of Hallucinate and Shiela Carter, was the first leg of a winning double for owner, Phillis Brown. The William Timmer owned Kirabilli Jethro completed the double for Phillis by registering the new PB of 22.99 to land a 400 metres Tier 3 Grade 5. After lining up in box seven as favourite at $1.70, the son of Meticulous and Kirabilli Chloe led all the way to defeat Riverdale Sunny ($20.90) by six and a quarter lengths, with Bad Boy Droopy ($8.30) the next to arrive, a neck away.
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Kennel quinella Warrnambool July 25 TINA WOMANN rugged-up two runners in the 390 metres Grade 5 Final on Wednesday night and led home the quinella on the event. Victory went to Miss Markwell, who came from box one at $3.30 to defeat Mini Mitch ($5.50) by two and a quarter lengths, with Carlingford Finn ($28.80) a length and a half back in third spot. Miss Markwell, a daughter of Trew Millions and Always Chloe, owned by the Baillie Syndicate, recorded the new PB and BON time of 22.11 to pick up the GOBIS Bonus as well as the prize, taking her stats to four wins in eight starts. Daven Bale was rated as a ‘good thing’ in a 450 metres Grade 5 and as the $1.30 favourite, he scored in the new PB time of 25.65. Wearing the pink vest, the son of Bartrim Bale and Belbin Bale saluted by two lengths over Rare Onyx ($28.80), with Mister Mooms ($19.30) three lengths further astern. Daven Bale, trained by Steve Collins, was the first leg of a winning double for owner, Paul Wheeler. Gus Bale completed the double for Paul by running the new PB and BON time of 25.47 to score in the 450 metres Mixed 4th/5th Grade. Sent out at $4.60 from box six, the son of Go Wild Teddy and Amity Bale beat his kennelmate Allen Benji ($2.80 fav) by a half head, with Early Return ($6.60) coming in third, four lengths in arrears. A winner of seven of his 24 starts, Gus Bale was the second leg of a winning double for trainer, Graeme Bate. The Norm Rinaldi owned Ice Trucker was Graeme’s first leg and he posted 22.16 when an all the way winner of the 390 metres Mixed 4th/5th Grade. After lining up in box three as favourite at $3.00, the son of Bombastic Shiraz and Greys Lemon Ice scored by three and three quarter lengths over Where’s My Patch ($14.40), with a neck to third placed Aden Jaya ($12.90). Michael Chilcott chimed-in with a double too, and the Graeme Euvrard owned Chuckie Cheese was his first leg and registered 25.79 when successful in a 450 metres Grade 5. Coming from box eight at $3.20, the son of El Galo and Body Trim saluted by three quarters of a length over Smart Cougar ($7.50), with Larah’s Wish ($14.60) the next one in, a half length away. The Allan Gutterson owned Shifty Mifty completed the double for Michael by running 22.27 to land a 390 metres Grade 5. Drawn in box six at $22.10, the daughter of Paddy’s Flame and Perfect Cocktail defeated Viking Two ($4.40) by three and a quarter lengths, with Dominique ($17.00) picking up third money, five lengths in arrears.
In the dough
Amberbee beat Jaraman ($4.60) by three lengths, with Miss Chaparal ($11.30) four lengths further astern. Denersur, owned and trained by Karen Leek, has scored in 12 of his 31 starts. Ozzie Reltub took time honours over the 400 metres by running 22.50 to score in a Grade 5. The Robert Britton trained sprinter came from box six as favourite at $2.00 to lead all the way and beat Mystic March ($17.30) by a length and a quarter, with Barnsey Bale ($5.20) three and three quarter lengths further astern. A winner of three of his 10 outings, Ozzie Reltub is a son of Bombastic Shiraz and Tasman Queen, owned by Jenny and Bill Butler.
Over the odds
Shepparton July 26 VETERAN sprinter, Sanctified seemed over the odds at $11.40 in a 390 metres Tier 3 Grade 5 on Thursday and led throughout to score. Coming from box one, the Brandyn Grenfell trained sprinter saluted by a length over Mercury Vapour ($2.70 fav), with a nose to third placed Don’t Bother Me ($5.10). Sanctified, a daughter of Bombastic Shiraz and Georgia Brown, owned by Ronald Dunne, stopped the clock at the new PB time of 22.57. Potsy’s Boy took the time honours over the 450 metres by posting 25.80 to score in a Tier 3 Grade 5. Wearing the pink vest at $9.70, the son of Big Daddy Cool and Semaphore led throughout to account for Rebel Girl ($14.30) and Vapour Shaker ($2.30 fav), with two and a quarter lengths both ways being the margins. A winner of four of his 29 attempts, Potsy’s Boy, owned by Brian Symes, was the first leg of a winning double for trainer, Gary Edwards. The Brenda Kinder owned Rizzoli completed the double for Gary by recording the new PB of 26.04 to land a 450 metres Tier 3 Grade 5. Sent to box four at $15.70, the daughter of Return The King and Thoughtful Miss saluted by two lengths over Tiza Gold ($4.90), with Claire Forlani ($6.80) a half length back in third spot. Holy Rioli recorded the BOD time of 22.53 when successful in a 390 metres Tier 3 Grade 5. After lining up in box three at $14.50, the Brett Hare trained sprinter defeated Big Boy Jimmy ($15.10) by three and a quarter lengths, with Desert Eagle ($2.60 fav) coming in third, a length in arrears. Holy Rioli, a son of Slater and Minnie Minor, owned by the Socks Syndicate, has won five of his 39 starts.
Norhfields rule
Geelong July 26
Casino July 27
SUE DOUGH led throughout to take out the 460 metres Maiden Final on Thursday night. Sent to box three at $4.30, the Craig Davis trained youngster saluted by a head over Chief Ginger ($2.90 fav), with Best Innings ($7.90) two lengths back in third spot. Sue Dough, a daughter of Mandagery Man and Emma Dilemma, owned by Janine Davis, stopped the clock at the new PB time of 26.33. Victa Bale made his debut in a 400 metres Maiden a successful one by scoring in 22.94. Rated on top at $2.80 from box three, the son of Larking About and I’m Bouncy Bale saluted by three and a half lengths over Regal Diamonds ($6.90), with Lightning Tess ($6.80) a length and a half further afield. Victa Bale, trained by Steve Collins, was the first leg of a winning double for owner, Paul Wheeler. The Mark Delbridge trained Pat Bale completed the double for Paul by running 26.31 when an all the way winner of a 460 metres Maiden. After lining up in box one as favourite at $2.60, the son of Give Me Five and Denise Bale scored by three and three quarter lengths over Not All Talk ($20.60), with Classic Riff ($3.40) picking up third money, two and a quarter lengths in arrears. Denersur clocked the BON time of 25.81 after leading from pillar to post in heat two of the 460 metres Grade 5. Drawn in box eight as the popular elect at $1.60, the son of Black Enforcer and Miss
IT WAS A DAY of winning doubles for a number of trainers at Casino greyhounds last Friday. Local mentor, Charlie Northfield picked up his double early in the day via promising youngster, Easy Drinking (Knocka Norris -
Rapid Midnight), who had to work hard when taking out a Maiden over 484 metres. Beginning only fairly from box three, he worked his way through the field and moved alongside the leader, Sharlarni mid-race before holding out Ruth Vale to score in 27.78. The second leg of the double came per medium of littermate, Kingsbrae Knocker, who stamped his authority early in his Maiden 411 metres event before stopping the clock at 23.09. Beginning well from box eight, Kingsbrae Knocker clearly appreciated the wide draw and plenty of galloping room. Lyn and Brad Northfield brought the brilliant Bralyn Midge back to racing in great condition, which saw the greyhound set the time standard for the day when taking out a Mixed 4th/5th Grade over 411 metres. The greyhound was resuming after falling in a race at Grafton in February, and after beginning well from box seven was quickly in control, although Miami Gold, who was also resuming from a long spell and tried hard to keep in touch. Bralyn Midge had three and a half lengths to spare on the line from Miami Gold in a slick 22.90 and remains unbeaten over 411 metres at Casino. The Northfields returned to the winners circle in the Betfair Blue Paws Super Series Final when exciting youngster, Bralyn Dave (Bit Chili - Bralyn Maisie) carved across from box eight and quickly opened a winning break before scoring by seven lengths in 27.16 over 484 metres. It was the greyhound’s sixth career win from 14 starts, and his third from four starts over the 484 metres. In addition to the $2,000 prizemoney, Bralyn Dave also picked up a $2,500 Blue Paws Bonus. Regular visitor, Des Gilroy from Dulguigan, also picked up a winning double. Grand old campaigner, Give ’Em Curry again showed his liking for the Casino circuit and box one when he spread-eagled his opposition in taking out a Mixed 4th/5th Grade over 620 metres. Having his 96th start, Give ’Em Curry (Bit Chili - Nightmare Lil) is still racing. He worked his way to the lead in the middle stages of the race before drawing away and scoring in 35.78. The Dean Turley trained Witchen Hour (Watch The Web - Real Exciting) upset a handy field when taking out a 484 metres event. Starting the outsider of the field, she was quickly away from box three and defied all attempts to run her down. The win was the 14th in her career, and once again she saluted at double figure odds. Tweed trained Limko Dryva (Collision Jay Jay’s Dancer) recorded her first Casino win with a sound effort in a 5th Grade over 484 metres. Prepared by Trevor Wilson, Limko Dryva was having just her 12th outing, but the win his her eighth. In taking out the event, she added $730 to the prizemoney tally and was the Trainers Jackpot dog. - Casino Crusher
One of the best dog men in the game. Breeder, rearer and trainer, Johnny Norden produced Linden Magpie at Traralgon’s Glenview Park on the weekend and the brilliant sprinter recorded a sizzling BON 29.42 victory over the 513 metres trip. A white and black son of prolific provincial chaser and now excellent brood bitch, Avon Lyla May, Linden Magpie was previously unbeaten from five starts at Sandown Park until his July 19 outing. He has now racked-up 15 wins from 34 career starts, and it’s only a matter of time before this hard chaser claims a major race.
Bonus pocket money Traralgon July 27
POCKET OF DREAMS collected the GOBIS Bonus by taking out the 513 metres Maiden Final on Friday night. Drawn in box three as favourite at $2.20, the Carol Westerlo trained youngster scored by five and a quarter lengths over Jaded Sandy ($10.80), with Butterfly Bling ($8.80) eight and three quarter lengths further astern. Pocket Of Dreams, a daughter of Bit Chili and Miss Bling, owned by Jack Watson, returned the time of 30.45. Ruby Ha Ha picked up the Super GOBIS Bonus by scoring in the 513 metres Grade 5 Final. Wearing the pink vest as favourite at $1.70, the daughter of Bombastic Shiraz and Paddy’s Meika saluted by a half length over Riverside Buzz ($17.10), with Warranty ($10.00) four and a quarter lengths further afield. Ruby Ha Ha, who recorded the BON time of 30.34 to make it 12 wins in 43 starts, is trained by Robert Neocleous for the Neomc Syndicate. Call The Police went out the hot favourite at $1.40 in the 513 metres Mixed 4th/5th Grade and he got home best to score. Coming from box five, the David Knocker trained galloper beat Shades Of Violet ($6.10) by a length and three quarters with three quarters of a length to dead heaters for third, Mister Scull ($11.90) and Why Not James ($7.30). Call The Police, who stopped the clock at 30.60, is a son of Big Daddy Cool and Holy Thunder, owned by Jay White. Time honours for the 298 metres were awarded to Carlos West after he clocked 17.11 to score in a Grade 5.
The next generation of Northfields are just itching to get into the kennels of grandad, Brad Northfield. The two youngsters are pictured with Bralyn Midge, who scored his 17th career win with an all the way Best Of Day win at on July 27. - pic courtesy Lisa Vanderstok
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Sent to box four at $5.10, the son of Premier Fantasy and Way Out West defeated John Connor ($4.70) by six and three quarter lengths, with Sultic Angel ($6.70) five lengths back in third spot. A winner of four of his 24 attempts, Carlos West is trained by Adam McNamara for Stephen Hunt.
Best fantasy Sale July 29
HORROR FANTASY ran the new PB and BON time of 29.68 to take out the 520 metres Mixed 4th/5th Grade on Sunday night. Coming from box one at $4.40, the Peter McKenzie trained chaser scored by two and a half lengths over Boris’ Hero ($38.00), with Sonny’s Jet ($5.30) the next to arrive, a neck in arrears. Horror Fantasy, who’s scored in six of his 23 attempts, is a son of Premier Fantasy and Dashing Di, owned by Noel Talia. Dr. Bunsen recorded 25.24 when successful in a 440 metres Maiden. Drawn in box five at $6.70, the son of Paddy’s Flame and Sheoak Justine beat Our Mindy ($2.30 fav) by five and a quarter lengths, with Woondella Candy ($19.30) picking up third money, a length and a half away. Dr. Bunsen, trained by Bill McMahon, was the first leg of a winning double for owners the Doctors Kennels Syndicate. The Judy McMahon trained Dr. Roslyn completed the double for the Doctors Kennels Syndicate by clocking 25.30 when an all the way winner of a 440 metres Grade 5. Rated at $4.50 out of box six, the daughter of Run’s House and Dr. Lorian scored by a length and three quarters over Hurricane Harley ($6.60), with Flumbo ($2.40 fav) picking up third money, a length in arrears. Arctic Master posted 24.92 to score an all the way win in a 440 metres Grade 5. Wearing the blue vest as favourite at $2.40, the son of Big Daddy Cool and In Flew Enza beat Bureaucrat ($8.20) by four lengths, with Paddy’s Brooke ($15.30) three and three quarter lengths further astern. Arctic Master was the first leg of a winning double for Bianca Whitford and the Whitford Syndicate. Little Master completed the double for connections by stopping the clock at 25.43 when successful in a 440 metres Grade 5. Sent to box four at $7.20, the son of Where’s Pedro and In Flew Enza accounted for Prince’s Faye ($6.10) and Mighty Foxy ($10.00), with a length and three quarters both ways being the margins. Breckenridge took time honours over the 440 metres by posting the new PB of 24.70 to land the Free For All. After lining up in box one as favourite at $1.60, the Jeffery Frusher trained chaser led throughout to beat McMorgan ($10.10) by nine lengths, with Marmion ($6.40) picking up third money, a length and three quarters back. A winner of 22 of his 51 outings, Breckenridge is a son of Knocka Norris and Arolok Bounce, owned by the Nightingale Syndicate.
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Reserve’s final
A winner of two of her eight attempts, Miss Ida Glider is a daughter of Mountain Dry and Sweet Jolie.
Bendigo July 27
OUR PALE ALE collected the GOBIS Bonus by taking out the 425 metres Grade 5 Final on Friday night. After qualifying as a reserve, the Bradley Grant trained chaser gained a start in box two and at $8.30, got home by a length and a half over Lektra Fly ($1.60 fav), with Eurico Bale ($11.80) coming in third, a half length away. Our Pale Ale, a son of Bo Frazier and Prancing Uno, owned by the BRG Syndicate, stopped the clock at 24.28. Reeba McYap was only a reserve for the 500 metres Maiden Qualy Final but after obtaining a start in box three, scored in 29.47. The black chaser went out at $23.40 and she saluted by three lengths over Bionda Dream ($16.60), with He’s Cheap ($2.40 fav) three quarters of a length further adrift. Reeba McYap, a daughter of Bo Frazier and Miss Reeba, is owned and trained by Richard Gray. Allen Nagger ran 28.35 to take out a 500 metres Grade 5. The son of Dyna Lachlan and Headley Bale came from box six at $3.40 to romp home a seven and a quarter lengths winner over Ruling Class ($9.40), with Crazy Rascal ($9.60) a half length further adrift. Allen Nagger, owned by Jan Wheeler, was the first leg of a winning double for trainer, Mark Delbridge. Cakeaholic for the M And J Partners Syndicate completed the double for Mark by clocking 24.36 to score in a 425 metres Grade 5. Sent to box eight at $5.70, the son of Pure Octane and Bake A Cake saluted by a head over Krakouer Magic ($1.90), with Run Forest ($3.50) the next one in, a length and a half away. Breathe Fear took time honours over the 500 metres by running 28.22 to score in the Mixed 4th/5th Grade. Coming from box five at $5.00, the Gary Shingles owned and trained galloper scored by five lengths over Riverside Buzz ($11.00), with
My girl’s bonus Cranbourne July 30
Newfire Nicole hangs on to score her third win at Healesville on July 29. Spence’s Boy ($25.10) the next to arrive, a length and a half away. Breathe Fear, a son of Where’s Pedro and Ann Shirly, has scored in 16 of his 66 starts.
Lad’s bonus
Healesville July 29
PROWLING LAD collected the GOBIS Bonus by taking out the 300 metres Maiden Final on Sunday. Sent to box two at $4.50, the Robert Tartaglia owned and trained sprinter accounted for Divo Bello ($6.90) and Rest And Restore ($6.30), with a length both ways being the margins. Prowling Lad, a son of Walkaway Magic and Galba Style, stopped the clock at 17.07. Newfire Nicole posted 19.76 to take out a 350 metres Grade 5. Coming from box eight as favourite at $2.20, the daughter of Time Fly’s and Black Newfire defeated Black Sakura ($4.70) by a
neck, with a similar margin to third placed Train On ($6.10). Newfire Nicole was the first leg of a winning litter double for owner trainer, Peter Goold. Newfire Charged completed the litter double for Peter by posting the BOD time of 19.51 to score in the 350 metres Mixed 3rd/4th Grade. Drawn in box one at $12.70, the black galloper saluted by a length and a half over Black Saharrah ($3.70), with Walk Don’t Run ($4.70) coming in third, a length and a half in arrears. Newfire Charged has now started 21 times for five wins. Minnie Power led all the way to take out the 300 metres Mixed 4th/5th Grade in the BOD time of 16.81. After lining up in box three as favourite at $3.50, the Ian Bindley trained chaser scored by five and a half lengths over He Ain’t Casper ($12.70), with It’s Kool Danny ($7.80) picking up third money, a length and three quarters away. A winner of 16 of her 41 goes, Minnie Power is a daughter of Black Enforcer and Cuz’s Joy, owned by the Wooden Dogs Syndicate.
Great debut
Sandown July 29
Jess Umbridge was crowned Healesville Greyhound Of The Year. The black bitch was raced by the Wynd clan and trained by Joyce Condon.
AGENT DUNHAM made her debut in heat one of the 515 metres Maiden on Sunday a great one by scoring an all the way win in the BOD time of 29.66. Coming from box one as favourite at $1.80, the Paul Westerveld trained youngster saluted by four lengths over Jive Magic ($9.20), with Misty Shiraz ($4.90) a length back in third spot. Agent Dunham, a daughter of Velocette and Witch Magic, is owned by Lisa Westerveld. Quo Vadis took time honours over the 595 metres by posting 34.42 when an all the way winner of a Grade 5. Drawn in box four as favourite at $2.20, the son of Westmead Hawk and Que Sera Sera defeated Stenwick ($8.00) by three and a half lengths, with Jo’s Got Jazz ($8.30) two lengths back in third spot. A winner of seven of his 19 outings, he was the second leg of a winning double for owners the Champagne Syndicate and trainer, Angela Langton. Snow Charisma was the first leg for connections and she registered 30.23 after leading throughout to score in heat three of the 515 metres Maiden. Wearing the pink vest at $4.50, the daughter of Premier Fantasy and Let It Snow scored by seven and three quarter lengths over Hold On Premier ($23.70), with Fantasizzing ($2.60 fav) picking up third money, a length in arrears. Danyo’s Luke seemed over the odds at $13.80 in a 515 metres Grade 5 and led throughout to score. After exiting the four trap, the Joe Borg trained galloper greeted the Judge three and a quarter lengths ahead of Dyna Bernt ($2.30 fav), with Drama ($8.40) a length and a quarter back in third spot. Danyo’s Luke, a son of Where’s Pedro and Danyo’s Creswell, owned by Noel Watson, stopped the clock at 29.75.
Best man
Bendigo July 30 Florence Alister was awarded the Healesville Greyhound Trainer Of The Year.
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DOT MAN ran the BOD time of 28.51 to score in a 500 metres Tier 3 Grade 5 on Monday.
- pic courtesy Clint Anderson of Bluestream Pictures
Sent to box three at $7.10, the Peter Bartlett owned and trained galloper defeated Spence’s Boy ($2.40 fav) by a neck, with Clovalley Wes ($32.00) three and a quarter lengths further afield. Dot Man, a son of Mandagery Man and Kimba’s Hope, has won nine of his 49 starts. Macho Man posted 25.10 after leading throughout to score in a 425 metres Tier 3 Maiden. Drawn box eight as the popular elect at $1.70, the son of Ahane Lad and Straight On saluted by a length over Carn Bandit ($28.50), with a head to third placed Hungry Hunter ($5.00). Macho Man was the first leg of a winning double for owner trainer, Judith Worsfold. Rustic King for the Blitzem Racing Syndicate completed the double for Judith by running 24.46 to take out a 425 metres Tier 3 Grade 5. Coming from box three at $5.00, the son of Return The King and Belinda Belle saluted by a neck over Ricey ($6.70), with Nickoload ($5.30) two and a quarter lengths further astern. Miss Ida Glider took time honours over the 425 metres by recording the new PB of 24.40 to score in a Tier 3 Grade 5. Rated at $3.70 out of box two, the Christopher Croft owned and trained chaser scored by two and a half lengths over Brindle Lee ($7.30), with She’s All Cody ($4.10) the next to arrive, a nose away.
MY GIRL SCARLETT collected the GOBIS Bonus by taking out the 520 metres Novice Final on Monday night. Coming from box three at $11.10, the David Dawson trained chaser saluted by a neck over Blistering Sands ($10.10), with Kayo Marciarno ($3.30 fav) picking up third money, a length and three quarters in arrears. My Girl Scarlett, a daughter of Path To Power and Mark’s Wild Girl, owned by the Belco Syndicate, stopped the clock at the new PB time of 30.74. Kingston Bounty posted 31.12 when successful in heat two of the 520 metres Maiden. Sent to box eight at $3.00, the son of Premier Fantasy and So Blessed scored by a length and a quarter over Hot Seat ($2.70 fav), with Fire Path ($29.00) coming in third, five lengths away. Kingston Bounty was the first leg of a winning double for owner trainer, Amanda Taylor. Birthday Bonus for the Live Life Syndicate completed the double for Amanda by clocking the new PB of 30.70 to score in a 520 metres Grade 5. The son of Collision and Spiral Rose wore the blue vest at $6.30 to an all the way six and three quarter lengths win over Buddy Bankcard ($1.70 fav), with Miss Deception ($7.80) three lengths further astern. Ozz Magic took time honours over the 520 metres by posting 30.43 after leading throughout to score in the Mixed 4th/5th Grade. Rated on top at $2.60 from box one, the Neville King trained chaser cruised home a seven and a quarter lengths winner over My Spirit ($13.00), with Pure Instinct ($3.00) a length and a half back in third spot. A winner of six of her 16 starts, Ozz Magic is a daughter of Bombastic Shiraz and Tizz Magic, owned by Rodney Dunn. Loveable Lyn clocked the new PB and BON time of 17.85 to take out the 311 metres Free For All. Drawn in box three at $7.50, the daughter of Where’s Pedro and Demonica saluted by a half length over Super Payment ($3.80 fav), with three and a half lengths to third placed Creative Eve ($6.00). Loveable Lyn, trained by Lionel Kraemer for John Van Echteld, has scored in 11 of her 45 outings.
Cashen in
IT WAS very much the calm before the storm at Shelbourne on Saturday when a fine crowd enjoyed the final meeting before the commencement of the Derby, and were treated to some excellent performances over various distances. Top race of the night value-wise was the final of the Bernard Barry Bookmaker A1 Quick Result, and here the €3,000 prize was battled out between two Graham Holland trained runners. Having half the field, Holland’s Riverside Cashen went off favourite from an ideal inside draw and he quickly showed in front, moving to the middle of the track and shutting off the dogs in two and three. He was chased into the back by kennel companion, Rockburst Saint, and held this one’s persistent challenge by a length and a half in 28.74, with Hot Pursuit finishing in eye-catching fashion to be a neck away third. Torrential rain through the night clearly affected the ground conditions, and the track got slower as the night progressed. Conor Fahy’s young Derby hopeful, Tyrur Sugar Ray picked the appropriate moment to hit top form, as he ran second for much of the journey before overhauling fast starting Oaks finalist, Solo Star off the final bend for a two lengths margin in 28.58. There was an impressive 750 run from Dolores Ruth’s Razldazl Dmagio, as she led all the way to beat Ringtown Ben by five and a half lengths in 42.49 (.50 slow).
Dundalk report THE SECOND round of the Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup commenced with a major shock as first round star, Ballyhill Sub was badly baulked in the early yards. V i c t o r y here went to Padraig Hickey’s Millbankscarface, who had the run of the race up the outside and won by over two lengths in 21.32. Fastest winner of the round was Robert Gleeson’s Kildallon Ranger, who led all the
way in a four-runner Heat 2, beating Hather Ski by a length in 21.12. A first round star to repeat his effort was Johnny O’Sullivan’s Cashen Malouda, who dominated Heat 3 in 21.29. Other heat winners were Jim Byrne’s Coolykereen Imp (21.36), Hugh Markey and Peadar Woods’ Maytown Ruler (21.27), Ron Shinkwin’s Piercestown Con (21.50), Jason Croarkin’s Tahina Rocco (21.36) and Graham Holland’s Cambushmore (21.43). The draw for Saturday’s third round: Heat 1: 1. Knockglass Billy; 2. Kildallon Ranger; 3. Goldmine Champ; 4. Holborn Mac; 5. Monroe Kewell (m); 6. Nushkas Posty (w) Heat 2: 1. Town Ruffian; 2. Droopys Dexter; 3. Temlette; 4. Piercestown Liam (m); 5. Millbankscarface (m); 6. Hather Ski (w) Heat 3: 1. Coolykereen Imp; 2. Cashen Malouda; 3. Piercestown Con; 4. Advisor; 5. Ramodi; 6. Terrydrum Scott (w) Heat 4: 1. Cambushmore; 2. Uncle Chico; 3. Miss Superb; 4. Nighthawk Boy; 5. Maytown Ruler; 6. Tahina Rocco (w) The semi-finals of the Thurles Fresh Milk Tipperary Cup were run at Thurles on Saturday, and the star performer on the night was Paul Dillon’s Bua Tommy, as he stopped the clock in 28.88 when winning the second heat. He flew from traps and won by three parts of a length from strong finishing Tarbrook Tornado. The other heat saw Liam McGrath’s Rackethall Woods take a flyer from traps and he won by a head from St. Louis Charlie in 29.08. Trap draw for Sunday’s final: 1. St Louis Charlie; 2. Boherna House; 3. Bua Tommy; 4. Rackethall Woods; 5. Shaneboy Spencer; 6. Tarbrook Tornado (w)
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