2015 greyhound winter racing carnival
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GREYHOUNDQUEENSLAND
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Grading 1800 851 155
Nominations 1800 851 555
Licensing (07) 3869 9777
Marketing (07) 3869 9408
Stewards (07) 3869 9759
Greyhound Adoption Program (07) 3869 9769
Website www.racingqueensland.com.au
Postal Address PO Box 63, Sandgate QLD 4017
CHAIRMAN'S WELCOME
Welcome to the 2015 Queensland Greyhound Winter Racing Carnival.
After a hugely successful carnival in 2014, this year’s instalment will be headlined by bigger prize purses, a new format and of course, new champions.
This year we will see each regional and provincial club host a Grand Prix race, giving participants statewide an opportunity to taste success during the peak period of our racing calendar.
At Albion Park, the $146,000 Winter Cup will offer the biggest prize purse for an individual race in the carnival thanks to an additional contribution from the Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club.
The Winter Cup has developed a reputation as one of the country’s most anticipated races and I have no doubt there will be significant interstate interest again in 2015.
The successful Straight of Origin Series at Capalaba will also form part of this year’s carnival, adding to the interstate rivalry which became a hallmark of last year’s carnival.
It has been a challenging time for the greyhound industry, but there is no better way to come together and celebrate our sport than during the time-honoured Queensland Greyhound Winter Carnival.
I wish all participants the best of luck.
Michael Byrne Chairman Queensland Greyhound Racing Board
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CONTENTS3 Chairman’s Welcome
4 Feature Race Schedule
5 Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club
6 Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club
7 Rockhampton Greyhound Racing Club
8 Townsville Greyhound Racing Club
10 Non-Tab Club Information
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The Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club (BGRC) is Queensland’s premier metropolitan greyhound track. The BGRC conducts over 2000 races each year, including the richest individual greyhound race in Queensland - The Winter Cup held in June offering a total purse of $146,000.
BRISBANE GREYHOUNDRACING CLUB
2015 FEATURERACE SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY 27 MAY – THURSDAY 16 JULY
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GENERAL INFORMATIONTwo turn loam track. Full totalisator facilities available at all meetings. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday meetings televised on Sky Racing.
FEATURE EVENTS & RACING SEASONUsual Meetings: Monday (night), Wednesday (twilight), Thursday (night) and Sunday (twilight).
Feature Races: Brisbane Cup, Gold Cup, Winter Cup, National Sprint Championship, National Distance Championship, Bogie Leigh Queensland Futurity, Queensland Derby, Big Dog Cup, Young Guns Series.
TRACK DETAILSCircumference: 437 metres Radius of Turns: 48 metres Track Width: 6 metres Racing Distances: 331m, 395m, 520m, 600m & 710m
CLUB CONTACT DETAILSW www.brisgreys.com P (07) 3862 1744 F (07) 3862 2091
ADDRESS
Albion Park Raceway, Amy Street, Breakfast Creek QLD 4010
PO Box 396, Albion QLD 4010
Gold Cup Final Thursday, 11 June 2015 Brisbane
Flying Amy Classic Final Thursday, 11 June 2015 Brisbane
Superstayers Invitational Thursday, 18 June 2015 Brisbane
Winter Cup Thursday, 2 July 2015 Brisbane
President’s Cup Thursday, 16 July 2015 Brisbane
FEATURE RACES
DATE RACE NAME QTY DIST(M) CLUB P/MONEY
27 May Mick Byrne Memorial Final 5th Grade 520m Brisbane $14,250
27 May Winter Chase Final Open 710m Brisbane $14,500
29 May Bundaberg Bullet Open 550m Bundaberg $1,853
2 June Townsville Grand Prix Open 498m Townsville $6,650
6 June Bundaberg Grand Prix Open 550m Bundaberg $3,325
6 June Capalaba Grand Prix Open 366m Capalaba $3,325
7 June Cairns Grand Prix Open 544m Cairns $3,325
10 June Rockhampton Grand Prix Open 510m Rockhampton $6,650
11 June Gold Cup Final Group 1 - Open 710m Brisbane $123,500
11 June Flying Amy Classic Final Listed - <30 Months 520m Brisbane $38,750
16 June RQ Maiden 1000 Final Maiden 380m Townsville $2,185
18 June Superstayers Invitational Invitational 710m Brisbane $38,250
24 June RQ Young Guns Final <30 Months 407m Rockhampton $4,750
27 June Grand Prix Open 732m Ipswich $10,450
2 July Winter Cup Group 1 - Open 520m Brisbane $146,000
11 July Straight of Origin Final Open (QLD vs NSW) 366m Capalaba $14,013
16 July President’s Cup Open 710m Brisbane $10,450
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ROCKHAMPTON
GENERAL INFORMATIONTwo turn loam track. Totalisator facilities available.
FEATURE EVENTS & RACING SEASONUsual Meetings: Wednesday (night).
Feature Races: Rockhampton Cup, Rockhampton Derby, Rockhampton Futurity, Young Guns Series, RQ Maiden ‘1000’ Series.
TRACK DETAILSCircumference: 440 metres Radius of Turns: 48 metres Track Width: 6 metres Racing Distances: 407m & 510m
CLUB CONTACT DETAILSW www.rockygreyhounds.comP (07) 4922 5793 F (07) 4922 2787
ADDRESS
Callaghan Park, North Rockhampton QLD 4700
PO Box 6112, Rockhampton QLD 4700
The Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club (IGRC) is located less than an hour from Brisbane CBD. The clubs is renowned for it’s annual Group 2 Auction Series in April and Puppy Auction held in August. The IGRC boasts a track-side 300 seat grand stand, parade ring and provides a family friendly atmosphere. At IPGRC spectators can get down and close to the action to watch those mighty greyhounds flash past and around the track.
Racing on Wednesday nights, the Rockhampton Greyhound Racing Club (RGRC) provides a family friendly environment that caters for all ages and corporate groups. Kids can play on the lush lawns in front of the track while you sit back and enjoy quality racing from the grandstand.
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ROCKHAMPTON GREYHOUNDRACING CLUB
GENERAL INFORMATIONTwo turn loam track. Full totalisator facilities available at both meetings. Tuesday, Friday and Saturday meetings televised on Sky Racing.
FEATURE EVENTS & RACING SEASONUsual Meetings: Tuesday (twilight), Friday (twilight) and Saturday (night).
Feature Races: Vince Curry Memorial Series, Ipswich Puppy Auction Series, Ipswich Derby, Ipswich Futurity and Grand Prix.
TRACK DETAILSCircumference: 444 metres Radius of Turns: 44 metres Track Width: 12 metres Racing Distances: 431m, 520m & 630m
CLUB CONTACT DETAILSW www.ipswichgreyhounds.comP (07) 3202 2977 F (07) 3202 2510
ADDRESS
Showgrounds, 81 Warwick Road, Ipswich QLD 4305
Auction Series Final Saturday, 4 April 2015 Ipswich
Ipswich Grand Prix Saturday, 27 June 2015 Ipswich
RQ Young Guns Saturday, 8 August 2015 Ipswich
FEATURE RACESRockhampton Cup Wednesday, 6 May 2014 Rockhampton
Rockhampton Grand Prix Wednesday, 10 June 2015 Rockhampton
RQ Young Guns Final Wednesday, 24 June 2015 Rockhampton
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GENERAL INFORMATIONTwo turn loam track. Totalisator facilities available.
FEATURE EVENTS & RACING SEASONUsual meetings: Tuesday (night).
Feature races: Australia Day Mayor’s Cup, Townsville Cup, Townsville Derby, Townsville Futurity, Young Star Classic, Christmas Cup, Kings & Queens, Young Guns Series, Maiden 1000 Series.
TRACK DETAILSCircumference: 538 metres Radius of Turns: 51 & 53 metres Track Width: 6 metres Racing Distances: 380m, 498m & 643m
CLUB CONTACT DETAILSW www.townsvillegreyhounds.comP (07) 4772 1742 F (07) 4772 2652
ADDRESS
72 Ingham Road, West End Townsville QLD 4812
PO Box 925, Castletown QLD 4812
Racing Tuesday nights, the Townsville Greyhound Racing Club (TGRC) is the centre of TAB greyhound racing in Far North Queensland. The club caters for large groups and family events. Full canteen, bar and tote facilities on-site are combined with outstanding views from the large grandstand. Get down to the track and enjoy both sprints and stayer greyhound races at Townsville Greyhounds.
FEATURE RACES
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Townsville Grand Prix Tuesday, 2 June 2015 Townsville
RQ Maiden 1000 Final Tuesday, 16 June 2015 Townsville
Townsville Cup Tuesday, 25 August 2015 Townsville
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Donate and help!Without the generosity of donors, volunteers and foster carers, the Greyhound Adoption Program QLD couldn’t have achieved so much over the years. It’s because of the generosity of people like you, that we have been able to place hundreds of greyhounds into new homes.
When placing greyhounds into a new family home, we provide new families with an adoption pack and continued support.
We are looking for equipment donations such as;
• Dog leads
• Toys
• Kibble
Donate by mail or in person: Greyhound Adoption Program QLD Lot 2 Racecourse Road, Deagon QLD 4017
You can also make a monetary donation to the Greyhound Adoption Program QLD (any and all amounts are greatly appreciated), here’s how you can donate:
Mail a cheque to the GAP office: PO Box 63, Sandgate QLD 4017
Call GAP and provide credit card details: (07) 3869 9765
Direct deposit to the GAP bank account as follows: BSB Number: 084 004 Account Number: 173211930
The Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP) is an initiative of Racing Queensland, dedicated to finding homes for retired racing greyhounds.
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FEATURE RACECairns Grand Prix Sunday, 7 June 2015
Cairns Cup Sunday, 2 August 2015
FEATURE RACEBundaberg Bullet Saturday, 30 May 2015
Bundaberg Grand Prix Saturday, 6 June 2015
FEATURE RACERQ Young Guns Final Saturday, 23 May 2015
Capalaba Grand Prix Saturday, 6 June 2015
Straight of Origin Final Saturday, 11 July 2015
CONTACT DETAILSW bundaberggreyhound.comP (07) 4152 2033 F (07) 4151 7802
ADDRESSMaynards Road, Bundaberg QLD 4670
CONTACT DETAILSW capalabagreyhounds.comP (07) 3390 2772 F (07) 3390 2704
ADDRESSOld Cleveland Road, Capalaba QLD 4157
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CONTACT DETAILSW www.cairnsgreyhounds.comP (07) 4054 1036 F (07) 4054 1036
ADDRESSCannon Park Racecourse, Woree, Cairns QLD 4870
TRACK DETAILS Circumference: 460 metres Radius of Turns: 48 metres Track Width: 7 metres Racing Distances: 410m & 544m
RACINGSunday (evening)
TRACK DETAILS Circumference: 463 metres Radius of Turns: 53 metres Track Width: 6 metres Racing Distances: 250m, 460m, & 550m
RACINGSaturday (day)
TRACK DETAILS Racing Distances: 366m
RACINGSaturday (day)
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Racecourse Road, Deagon QLD 4017 PO Box 63, Sandgate QLD 4017
T: (07) 3869 9777 F: (07) 3269 6715 E: [email protected]
www.racingqueensland.com.au
Photos courtesy of: Just Greyhound Photos, Rob Hamilton - Media Mansion, Kurt Stockham and QLD Greyhound Racing Clubs
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