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Issue 464 September 30, 2015

Welcome to Around the Circle, the home of all the NSW GBOTA’s important information. This weekly newsletter is a point of reference for upcoming events at NSW GBOTA Tracks, nomination closing time and dates reminders, racing reviews and important industry information. The NSW GBOTA oversee Racing Operations at Wentworth Park, Bathurst, Bulli, Gosford, Lismore, Maitland, Appin Way, Gunnedah and Temora, the following publication centres on these tracks. Important Contacts Operations Manager Ellen Dwyer Ph: 02 8587 1210 ellen@gbota.com.au Wentworth Park Race Night Office Ph: 02 9660 6232

Contact if you are running late for kennelling or race night trials

Bathurst Race Day Office Ph: 02 6331 2201

Bulli Race Night Office Ph: 02 4267 1467

Gosford Race Night Office Ph: 02 4323 4423

Lismore Race Night Office Ph: 02 6621 4106

Maitland Race Day Office Ph: 02 4933 7095

Appin Way Race Day Office Ph: 02 4631 1394

Gunnedah Race Day Office Ph: 02 6742 1546

Temora Race Day Office Ph: 02 6977 1950

The Members’ Branch Attendance Bonus Scheme draw took place at Wentworth Park Saturday night,

October 3, 2015.

The winner of the draw was Ray Matterson from Gosford Branch of the Association. Unfortunately, Ray did

not attend the branch meeting in September 2015 and consequently was not eligible to claim the $500

bonus prize.

Remember Members, make sure you attend your Branch meetings, you have a chance every month to win

the $500 bonus which is drawn at Wentworth Park on the first Saturday meeting of every month.

MEMBERS BONUS

With four length separating the final eight runners which have made the Group 3 Sydney Cup,

the 2015 episode is due to be a rip snorter next Saturday at Wentworth Park.

One of three staying features held at Wentworth Park during the spring period, the Sydney Cup

qualifiers opened with saw Ada Mary led throughout clocking 42.43, beating Wind Whistler and

Entreaty.

Speaking after the race trainer Sharon Grey said she was just so thrilled with the run.

She has done what she needed to do and get out early, so I can't ask much more and happy to

be in another Group Final with her.

In the second heat, the judge was unable to split Wild Fire and Dublin Bull. Dublin Bull lead the

field but a final challenge from the Mark Gatt prepared Wild Fire on the line resulted in a Dead-

Heat being declared.

Laugh With Mary finishing in second while Lithgow Panther finished in fourth position.

The box draw for Group 3 Sydney Cup is:

In a great night of racing at

Wentworth Park, Queen

Esther recorded her 100th

career start, while Bessy

Boo clocked up win number

17 at the track in the

Ladbrokes Monthly Medal.

Trainer Christine Proctor

pictured (right) following

Bessy Boo’s Ladbrokes

Monthly Medal victory

where they pocketed

another $8778

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BULLI

Racing over the 4 Bulli distances last Friday night and with the better weather a good roll up in attendance. The evenings feature announced the arrival of the Judith Fisher prepared Espanyol back in form with an impressive victory. Two maidens kicked off proceedings with Sonador Gold for James McFarlane and Carjack Arrest for Christine Proctor with both winners looking above average. It was another good night for team Proctor when She Knows Fabio made it a training double later in the night. The 0-1 win 472m races are proving popular and Three this week with winners Miracle for Mark Azzopardi , Native Son for Colin walker and Equal Ben for Bathurst visitor John Buttsworth. The evenings 590m race produced a stayer in the making with Sky Book winning in good time for Kristy Sultana. Bulli form holds up well with both Sokyo for Christine Oldfield and the Frank Hurst trained Good Odds Ocker both going back to back at Bulli in successive weeks. Bulli will conduct a special trial session on Sunday night October 11th 6pm start Nominations close this Thursday at 9am for the Bulli race meeting Tuesday night October 13th. Special events listed below TUESDAY NIGHT OCTOBER 13TH NOMS CLOSE THURSDAY OCTOBER 8TH O-1 WINS 472M HEATS WINNERS $1080 FINAL TUESDAY OCTOBER 20TH $1500 WINNER 5TH GRADE 1-5 WINS 590M $1500 WINNER 5TH GRADE 400M HEATS WINNERS $1080 FINAL TUES OCT 20TH $1350 WINNER BEST 8 1/2/3/4 GRADE 400M $1400 WINNER. Nominations close next Tuesday at 9am for the Bulli race meeting on Friday October 16th . Please note this is a day meeting with the 1st race at 12.41pm and the last race at 3.24pm. Kennels will open at 11.11 am in the morning. Special events below FRIDAY OCTOBER 16TH NOTE DAY MEETING 12.41pm IN DAY 1ST RACE 5TH GRADE 515M $1080 WINNER 5TH GRADE 1-4 WINS 590M $1500 WINNER LADBROKES Monthly Medal (deferred from 9/10/15 – due to insufficient nominations)- BEST 8 1/2/3/4 GRADE 472M $3400 WINNER GOULBURN TO BULLI FINAL $1200 WINNER HEATS AT GOULBURN 6/10

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BULLI

TUESDAY OCTOBER 20TH NOMS CLOSE THURSDAY OCTOBER 15TH O-1 WIN 515M $1080 WINNER 5TH GRADE 590M $1500 WINNER BEST 8 400M 1/2/3/4 GRADE $1400 WINNER Trainers please note Bulli will conduct 7 TAB B Race meetings in October with 5 Friday’s and 2 Tuesdays. The Tuesday Night meetings will be run on October 13th & 20th with nominations closing the Thursday prior. Full details of events can be found at the Bulli Greyhounds website or The Dogs Calendar

Bulli Trials are on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s. Book private trials by 5pm the day before please. No Tuesday morning trials will be conducted on the Tuesday Race meetings at Bulli on October 13th & 20th HAS YOUR PUP BEEN TIMED OUT OF THE BULLI PUPPY BOXES WHEN EDUCATED With the recent upgrade to the Bulli timing you can now get an accurate time from the Bulli puppy boxes with the timer kicking in at the 1st section. The boxes have now become popular for young pups with the new timing. If you have a pup getting educated request a time from the Bulli puppy boxes.16.20 is a flying puppy boxes run for those looking on a guide for improvement and the progression of your pup. What has your pup run at Bulli after being educated Bulli Trials are on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s. (Amended in July) To keep up to date with Bulli upcoming events go to our website www.greyhoundsbulli.com Cheers Hully

October Bulli Ladbrokes Monthly Medal 6 October 2015

Participants are advised that due to insufficient nominations for the Ladbrokes Monthly Medal at Bulli, the event has been deferred for the meeting Friday, October 16.

New nominations for a Best 8 (grades 1-4) 472m stake are called for with the event to pay $3400 to the winner.

Only 5 nominations were received for the meeting 9/10/15.

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GREYHOUND RACE MEETING

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The Pink Ribbon Day Greyhound Race Meeting that was organised by Central Coast trainer, Raelee Shearer and held at Gosford Greyhound Race Club on Tuesday, 22 September was a successful event raising $11,740.00.

Congratulations to the winner of the feature event on the night, Pink Ribbon Day Stake 2015 which was “All A Miss” trained by Frank Cini and owned by John McJanet. Frank Cini accepted the presentation rug donated by Margaret Dunn, Cessnock GBOTA Branch Secretary and trophy donated by Aah Wow Trophies.

Raelee being a survivor of breast cancer herself knows how important ongoing research and the invaluable work done by volunteers is and hopefully their combined efforts will provide more opportunities to finding a prevention.

Raelee would like to thank the GBOTA Management, Ellen Harris GBOTA Operations Manager and Rachael Harrington Gosford Operations Manager and the Staff from Gosford Greyhound Race Club. A big thank you to the sponsors; Greyhound Products Direct, Greyhounds as Pets, Ladbrokes, Logan’s Chance – Tony Pickles, Mark Pearson – National Greyhound Form, R & B Sandes Whelping Service, Ray Pitstock Real Estate, Rocky Ridge Farm, Sires On Ice and The Greyhound Recorder.

Raelee would also like to express her gratitude to Stud Masters; Carolyn Jones, Jamie Chatterton, Kevin Gordon, John Carruthers, David Pringle, Anthony Azzopardi and Terry Kingcott for their donations of stud services to El Grand Senor, Hostile, Lochinvar Marlow, Magic Sprite, Shakey Jakey and Smooth Fancy. These items were all auctioned prior to the event.

A special mention also needs to be recognised that of Vera Matic and Branko Lezaja for the generous donation of a Cape Hawke x Midori Mai Tai 8 month old pup. Corrie Windle was the successful bidder for the pup at a picket fence price, $1111.00. Corrie has pledged to donate 10% of the prizemoney to Cancer Council NSW once the pup starts racing and Dave & Linda Brown, Black Hill Kennels have kindly agreed to rear the pup and donate the rearing costs to Cancer Council NSW. Corrie is hoping to name the pup “Cape Charity”, one for everyone to watch.

The media; National Greyhound Form, The Greyhound Recorder, GBOTA-Around the Circle, GBOTA website, GRNSW - thedogs website and The Greyhound-Data Team.

A huge thank you to Kayla Sandes for helping out at short notice with the photography for the event in the absence of the on-course photographer.

There were many people who also assisted in making this event so successful, including those who donated prizes for the raffle and volunteers on the night.

Finally, congratulations to the successful bidders of the auction and to all the participants and general public who supported this event. Your support is greatly appreciated.

The funds raised will help the countless women affected by breast and gynaecological cancers. Cancer Council NSW is the only charity that supports women through the entire journey – from diagnosis and treatment, to recovery and life after cancer. So every dollar raised is funding vital research, prevention programs and support services for women. Raelee is hoping that you will continue to support her event in the future.

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Cape Hawk x Midori Mai Tai Presentation above.

Organiser Raelee Shearer below with fellow attendees husband Peter (bottom left) & Roger Sands (GBOTA

employee and event sponsor) with Peter Shearer (bottom right)

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ATTENTION OWNERS AND TRAINERS

MAITLAND TRIAL TIMES DAYLIGHT SAVING TRIAL TIMES WILL CHANGE ACCORDING TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE

MAITLAND HARNESS. AS OF THE 12 TH OCTOBER 2015

TRIAL TIMES WILL BE: MONDAY : 8AM – 9AM - TICKETS ON SALE 7.30 AM

WITH ARM TRIALS TO FOLLOW BY APPOINTMENT ONLY BOOK THROUGH OFFICE

FRIDAY : : 8AM – 9AM - TICKETS ON SALE 7.30 AM WITH ARM TRIALS TO FOLLOW BY APPOINTMENT

ONLY BOOK THROUGH OFFICE THURSDAY AFTER THE LAST RACE TICKETS TO BE PURCHASED AT THE RACING OFFICE BY 6.30 PM

ASSOCIATION ANNOUCEMENTS

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Temora Trials

Temora will now trial from 7pm on Monday evenings. Sunday and Thursday AM trials will

remain as is. Further information can be obtained from the Club on 02 6977 1950.

Further, from November 1 all Saturday race meetings will commence at 7pm (first race).

Kennelling will be 5.30-6.15pm.

Lismore Branch Support Coonamble Carnival

The Lismore GBOTA Branch again supported the October Long Weekend Carnival at

Coonamble. Their trophy race, sees the branch give $500 every year and also give collar, lead

and muzzle to fastest maiden heat winner.

ASSOCIATION ANNOUCEMENTS

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Camden Branch The next meeting of the Camden GBOTA Branch will be held on Sunday 11th October at Studley Park Golf Club, Lodges Rd, Narellan at 6.30pm. Last months results were as follows:- Leading Member - Shaun Evans; R/U Member - Mick Player; Leading Dog - Ritza Rossi; R/U Dog - Spritely Dancer; City Dog - Spritely Dancer; Tab Dog - Hugo Boss; Non-Tab Dog - Ritza Rossi; Points w/o a win - Vague. New members and visitors welcome. Supper supplied. Anne Hector

Auburn/Lidcombe Branch Members are reminded that the next branch meeting will be held on Sunday 11th of October at 8.00pm at the greyhound social club at Yagoona. Leading greyhound for August was Body and Soul with 14 points for the Matic Racing Team. BRUCE MC GRATH Publicity Officer

City-Parramatta Branch

Members are reminded that the October Branch Meeting has been MOVED to Sunday October 11th at 7.30pm at Greyhound Social Club Yagoona.

September Point Score Winners Leading Greyhound Gloria's Bills Leading Trainer Margaret Greer Leading Owner Robyn Hayes

Members are reminded that the meeting will be the FINAL opportunity to submit points earned for the annual competitions.

Members and visitors are invited to enjoy the tasty supper and secure useful raffle prizes. Newcomers and intending members should ask for Norm Curby.

Robyn Hayes Publicity Officer

GBOTA CLUB INFO Head Office: PO Box 485, Glebe 2037 www.gbota.com.au

NSW GBOTA Ph: 02 9649 7166

F: 02 9649 7440 Further information about track trial days,

entry and events can be accessed online or by calling the club

Advertised Events - Events are subject to change without notice. Best endeavours are made to ensure information is correct at time of print Wentworth Park (A2) Ph: 0296497166 Wed Oct 14 (N) close Mon prior@9am

5th Gd Hts 520m (As determined by nominations) (No Cat A wins) $3,168 Fnl: 21 Oct 2015 Fnl $4,000

Maitland (B) Ph: 0249337095 Thurs Oct 15 (T) Close TUES prior @ 9am

Maitland Business Houses 4/5th Gd Fnl 400m (Q’fied 8/10) $1,500

Maitland to Wenty Park 5th Gd Hts 450m (5th Gd No Cat A wins excluding Mdn. Minimum 1 Gdd win over 400m or greater.) $1,080 Fnl: 21 Oct $3,168

Masters Stk 450m (Up to 2 Masters events will be run based on flow of nominations as determined by the Masters Grading Policy.) $1,080

Bulli (B) Ph: 0242671467 Fri Oct 16 (Day) Close Tues prior @ 9am

5th Gd Stk 515m $1,080

5th Gd Stk 590m (1-4 wins) $1,500

Goulburn to Bulli 5th Gd Fnl 472m (Q’fied over 440m on 6/10) $1,200

Mdn Fnl 400m (Q’fied 9/10) $1,350

Ladbrokes MM NG Stk 472m B8 Gds1-4 $3,400

Lismore (B) Ph: 0266214106 Fri Oct 16 (N) Close Tues prior @ 9am

Lismore Workers Club Cup NG Hts 520m (As determined by nominations) (Best 32 Greyhounds plus reserves as determined by GRNSW Grading Policy. Priority entry to G1 & G2 winners of 450m to 595m events in past 12 months. Blind draw, guarding to apply. Where less than called for nominations are received, GRNSW & NSW GBOTA reserve the right to determine the number of hts conducted.) $1,400 Date of Fnl: 23 Oct 2015 $40,000

John Stollery 5th Gd Hts 520m (As determined by nominations) (Best 32 greyhounds) $1,080 Fnl: 23 Oct 2015 $4,000

Glen Gallon @ Stud NG Hts 635m (As determined by nominations) (Best 16 (Any Gd)) $1,680 Fnl: 23 Oct 2015 $4,000

Wentworth Park (A1) Ph: 0296497166 Sat Oct 17 (N) Close Tues prior @ 9am

Ladbrokes Vic Peters Classic NG Hts 520m (As determined by nominations) (Best 80 greyhounds plus reserves, whelped on or after April 1, 2013 as determined by GRNSW Grading Policy. Priority entry to G1 & G2 winners of 450m to 595m events in past 12 months. Blind draw, guarding to apply. Where less than called for nominations are received, GRNSW & NSW GBOTA reserve the right to determine the structure of the series, including heat numbers. Semi-Fnls by set matrix, no guarding to apply.) $5,178 Fnl: 31 Oct 2015l $75,000

AAA Radiator Specialists NG Stk 720m B8 $5,700 /

Bathurst (B) Ph: 0263312201 Mon Oct 19 (T) Close Wed prior @ 9am

Ladbrokes Monthly Medal Jackpot NG Stk 450m (Best 8 (1/2/3/4 Gds) - Best 8 greyhounds plus reserves. Monthly Jackpot Pool as advertised on gbota.com.au ) $1,400

Murphy's Pre Ed & Rearing 4/5th Gd Fnl 307m (Q’fied 12/10) $1,200 / $330 / $165

Robin Hood Hotel Orange Mx Hts 450m (As determined by nominations) (0-3 wins) $1,080 Fnl: 26 Oct 2015 $1,500

Vine Venture Tours 4/5th Gd Stk 618m $1,400

Buck Fever @ Stud 4/5th Gd Fnl 520m (1-5 wins - Q’fied 12/10) $1,300

Gosford (B) Ph: 0243234423 Tues Oct 20 (N) Close Thurs prior @ 9am

5th Gd Hts 400m (As determined by nominations) $1,080 Fnl: 27 Oct 2015 $1,200

Mdn Hts 515m (As determined by nominations) $830 Fnl: 27 Oct 2015l $1,200

Bulli(B) Ph: 0242671467 Tues Oct 20 (N) Close Thurs prior @ 9am

Mx Fnl 472m (0-1 win - Q’fied 13/10) $1,500

5th Gd Fnl 400m (Q’fied 13/10) $1,350

NG Stk 400m B8 Gds1-4 $1,400

Mx Stk 515m (0-1 win) $1,080

5th Gd Stk 590m $1,500

Wentworth Park (A2) Ph: 0296497166 Wed Oct 21 (N) close Mon prior@9am

Maitland to Wenty Park 5th Gd Fnl 520m (Q’fied at Maitland on 15/10) $3,168

5th Gd Fnl 520m (No Cat A wins. Q’fied 14/10) $4,000

AAA Radiator Specialists NG Stk 720m B8 $3,696

Maitland (B) Ph: 0249337095 Thurs Oct 22 (T) Close TUES prior @ 9am

Brodie Wells Electrical Future Stars Mdn Hts 400m (As determined by nominations) (Up to 8 hts.) $830 Fnl: 29 Oct 2015 $7,500

Ladbrokes Monthly Medal Jackpot 5th Gd Stk 400m (Best 8 greyhounds plus reserves. Monthly Jackpot Pool as advertised on gbota.com.au ) $1,080

Bulli (B) Ph: 0242671467 Fri Oct 23 (Day) Close Tues prior @ 9am

Mx Stk 472m (0-1 win) $1,080

4/5th Gd Stk 590m $1,500

5th Gd Stk 515m $1,080 NG Stk 472m B8 gds1-4 $1,400

Mx Stk 590m (0-1 win) $1,500

Lismore (B) Ph: 0266214106 Fri Oct 23 (N) Close Tues prior @ 9am

Lismore Workers Club Cup NG Fnl 520m (Q’fied 16/10) $40,000

Ladbrokes Sprint NG Stk 520m (Best 8 (Any Gd) - Preference given the greyhounds which ran third in Lismore Workers Club Cup Hts 16/10) $3,360

Northern Rivers Stud NG Stk 420m B8 gds1-4 $3,360

NG Stk 720m B8 $5,000

Glen Gallon @ Stud NG Fnl 635m (Q’fied 16/10) $4,000

John Stollery 5th Gd Fnl 520m (Q’fied 16/10) $4,000

Wentworth Park (A1) Ph: 0296497166 Sat Oct 24 (N) Close Tues prior @ 9am

Ladbrokes Vic Peters Classic NG Semi Fnl 520m (As determined by nominations) (Q’fied in hts on 17/10) $7,000

AAA Radiator Specialists 5th Gd Stk 720m $4,546

Temora (D) Ph: 02 69771950 Sat Oct 24 (D) Close Tues prior @ 9.15am

Temora to Bulli Hts NG Hts 330m (As determined by nominations) (1-5 wins no Category A wins. To qualify for Fnl at Bulli over 400m on Friday 30 October 2015) $300 Fnl: 30 Oct 2015 @ Bulli $1,400

Bathurst (B) Ph: 0263312201 Mon Oct 26 (T) Close Wed prior @ 9am

Robin Hood Hotel Orange Mx Fnl 450m (0-3 wins - Q’fied 19/10) $1,500

Shakey Jakey @ Stud Mx Stk 520m (0-1 win) $1,080

Bathurst RSL Club NG Stk 450m B8 gds1-4 $1,400

Mdn Stk 450m $830

Vine Venture Tours 4/5th Gd Stk 618m $1,400

Gosford (B) Ph: 0243234423 Tues Oct 27 (N) Close Thurs prior @ 9am

5th Gd Fnl 400m (Q’fied 20/10) $1,200

Mdn Fnl 515m (Q’fied 20/10) $1,200

Mdn Stk 600m $830

Lismore (B) Ph: 0266214106 Tues Oct 27 (N) Close Thurs prior @ 9am

Masters Stk 420m (Up to 2 Masters events will be run based on flow of nominations as determined by the Masters Grading Policy.) $1,080

Ladbrokes Monthly Medal Jackpot NG Stk 635m (Best 8 greyhounds plus reserves. Monthly Jackpot Pool as advertised on gbota.com.au) $1,680

5th Gd Stk 520m (no wins last 10 starts) $1,080

Mdn Stk 420m $830

All nominations should be submitted with GRNSW. Online: www.thedogs.com.au Fax: 0285805301 Phone: - TAB A & B Meetings only, between 8-9am Mon-Fri 1300 664 565

Above events are Special Events, indicate ‘No’ when nominating if you do not want to be considered Important Notices: ^Home & Away series: Fnl at Wentworth Park $3168 (4% GRNSW Animal Welfare & Integrity Levy deducted) TAB B Meetings – 5th Gd at heat venue: Minimum 2 wins (no Category A wins, excluding mdn). Must have won a gdd event of 400m or greater to be eligible. TAB C Meetings – 4/5th Gd at heat venue: Minimum 2 wins (maximum of 1 Category A2 win, no Category A1 wins, excluding mdn). Must have won a gdd event of 400m or greater to be eligible.

Ladbrokes Monthly Medal – www.gbota.com.au/ladbrokesmedal $200 every ‘L’ rug win at NSW GBOTA TAB venues into Jackpot pool for each track. 1 Jackpot event at each track per month carrying standard prizemoney + jackpot pool.

$80,000 in additional prizemoney to date thanks to Ladbrokes