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Tahiti Seems a Good Addition to Gittus’ Team

Mary — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:50:41 +0000

The lady trainer Susan Gittus has been trying to rebuild the team in her kennel and in connection to this she had Tahiti recently. Now, it seems that the bitch is a good addition to the said team that she has been trying to rebuild. She really has the potential to become one of the stars.

Tahiti, a well bred bitch by Collide, is partly owned by Tony Lockett. And naturally now, she is being trained by Gittus.

In Hobart last week, Tahiti was actually able to impress a group of people with her performance during the Grade 5 event of over 461 meters. She made her way impressively to win in the said event.

According to reports, it was only her second start in the state however seemed really good. She probably have a bright future according to one report.

Fairly, Tahiti indeed started from box one while Pure Tiger that was the favorite then flew the lids from box three. The favorite tried to get the lead however with the inside alley aid, Gittus’ bitch booted through to get the lead to the first turn.

Tahiti was able to slip four lengths clear and hold on to beat the favorite Pure Tiger by one length and to also beat her other strong opponent Will Do Well by more than three lengths.

Tahiti really seems a good addition to Gittus’ team most especially if we consider what she showed recently. She really has the potential to become one of the stars. However, she has to go through proper training first so she could go a long way. She was only obtained by Gittus recently and most likely she still has no proper training. She needs it to really become one of the stars, and to truly become a good addition to Gittus’ team in her kennel.

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College Causeway Went Home With Irish Dog of the Year Title

Mary — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:46:41 +0000

The Pat Buckley-trained College Causeway, after the National Greyhound Awards, actually went home with the Irish Dog of the Year title. He was able to prove to everyone that he really deserved to be the favorite for such a great honor.

The greyhound actually became the favorite for the Irish Dog of the Year title after his sensational win in September in the Paddypower.com Irish Derby Final. And good thing, he was able to prove to everyone that he really deserved to be the bet for such recognition.

There was indeed a significant cheer from a huge group of people when the name of Pat Buckley’s greyhound was called. It seemed that a crowd was really expecting then that the greyhound would actually be the winner of the title.

Go Wild Teddy must be given the credit for bringing College Causeway to life. And credit to be shared with Mike and Vincent McKenna, Frank Culloty and naturally Pat Buckley who raised and guided the greyhound just right.

While Skywalker Queen also made herself important during the National Greyhound Awards, just like College Causeway. She was able to win the title for the bitch category. Most likely, her Irish Oaks win and Dundalk International accomplishment made her worthy then of the said title.

The likes of Corporate Attack, Inny Blue and Maybe Baby were also able to make themselves significant during the National Greyhound Awards. Corporate Attack won the Marathon Racer of the Year title, Inny Blue the Top Sprinter title and Maybe Baby the Brood Bitch of the Year title.

But of course, it was really College Causeway’s moment, winning the Irish Dog of the Year title. It was definitely his time. But just more to come for such great greyhound. We wish him all the best, he has been really great.

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Goulburn Project Needs Help of Local and State Governments

Mary — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:47:50 +0000

The Goulburn Greyhound Racing Club is currently up to a project on its greyhound track and for this the Club needs financial assistance from local and state governments. The project that hopes to provide greyhound racing enthusiasts a new kennel block and judge’s tower must be completed as soon as possible.

However, the project can be considered costly, with it costing as much as $945,000. The Greyhound Racing New South Wales or GRNSW is the one in-charge to financially support the said project. However, it can’t do so alone.

Thus, local and state governments should give financial assistance so the Goulburn project be finally completed.

Chairman of the Board Professor Percy Allan AM explained that it should be their obligation to support the said project however they can’t support it most especially alone just considering it being costly. The Chairman explained that they don’t have enough funds to support it all alone, thus they need aid from other sectors.

“The Goulburn City Council had previously indicated their willingness to support the project in part as it forms part of their long term plans for a larger redevelopment of the site,” Professor Allan said.

The Chairman knew beforehand that they would really need the help of other sectors to be able to complete the Goulburn project.

“For the greyhound facilities we will be asking the Goulburn City Council and the NSW State Government to share in providing the cost of the redevelopment with each chipping in a third of the cost,” Professor Allan added. “GRNSW will provide a third and also cover any over-runs on the original costing.”

The Goulburn project will actually provide greyhound racing enthusiasts a new kennel block and judge’s tower if will only be completed. Thus the other sectors, local and state governments, just have the good reason to say yes to the aid that’s badly needed now. The project just needs to be completed!

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Temora Cup Meeting Was Re-Scheduled

Mary — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:42:03 +0000

Yes, the Temora Cup meeting was re-scheduled. It was actually scheduled to happen Sunday afternoon however because of torrential rain it was called off and was re-scheduled.

The meeting should have covered eight finals if only it happened. But then, no need for everyone to despair, as on March 14, hopefully it will finally take place and cover eight finals.

There were two non-final events that were scheduled supposedly for last Sunday afternoon but naturally they were abandoned. The Club then was open to some new nominations in accordance to the 457m graded events. And until now, it is still actually open to these nominations. On March 10, it will finally be close to any of these.

NSW TAB and Sky Channel will cover the much awaited meeting. Thus, it will be covered well.

However, NSW GBOTA Area Director Bill Schwencke became disappointed about the cancellation of the meeting last Sunday. Everyone then seemed in great anticipation to only realize that it was called off and re-scheduled. But on the good side, Schwencke was still optimistic about the meeting.

“The fields are of excellent quality and will be attractive to punters,” Schwencke said. “It’s just that punters will have to be on the job a little earlier than usual.”

May there be no torrential rain or any other reasons that can once again call off the Temora Cup meeting. Everyone has been waiting for it to happen. But then, anything can happen, just like we always say. There are some other things that can just cancel the meeting once again but let us just be optimistic. We should hope for the best, for the meeting to actually take place finally. Everyone has been waiting for it to happen so it should happen. Let us all hope that everything falls into place.

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Victorian Super Stayer Declared as AGRA’s Greyhound of the Month for February

Mary — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:37:18 +0000

The Victorian super stayer, Drill ‘Em, was actually declared recently as AGRA’s Greyhound of the Month for February. He raced well the whole month, in fact was able to give his trainer two race victories. In the MGRA’s Australian Cup carnival, he did well no doubt.

It was February 13 when he had the first victory for David Knocker, his trainer. He earned the Group 2 Zoom Top invitational victory for Knocker. He was able to beat South Australian Satanic Cash in 42.76. And it was a week later when he earned the second victory for the trainer. He got the early lead and raced all the way in the Group 1 Macro Meats Super Stayers Final. At The Meadows, he was able to beat not only one but at least three significant greyhounds in the industry. He recorded a time of 42.53.

Drill ‘Em was not into distance racing before but when he tried to be into it, under the good guidance of Knocker, that was when he started to make a name through certain accomplishments. For the record, he has already contested nine group race finals and has won four of which, all in the field of distance racing.

Drill ‘Em was scheduled prior, to actually be in the Group 1 Sky Channel Galaxy in Perth. The event has been over 715 meters but a lot of greyhound racing fans believed then that it can be handled well by the distance racer. Drill ‘Em was indeed expected to face the likes of Mantra Lad and Blue Lorian at the Final of the Group 1 Sky Channel Galaxy.

Drill ‘Em is a Brindle dog by Texas Gold from Geoff’s Mate (Ashigga x Executive Maggie). And he is actually raced by the Binborrin syndicate and of course trained by Knocker.

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Capetown Kid Got the Long Overdue Win

Mary — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:36:08 +0000

It was not too late for Capetown Kid to get the long overdue win he has been up to. It was actually just the right time when he had such win in the Furniture City Gift final in Hobart. It was Thursday of last week when he did so.

From 14 starts, Capetown Kid was able to get seven minor placings and just because these placings, he became so up to getting a significant win. But he did not fail his fans of course as he proved to them he was strong for his rivals in Hobart when he won and got the long overdue victory he has been so after of.

Capetown Kid was able to make it through to the final because of the fourth in a heat behind Posh Emma that was the final favorite, the one that was anticipated to advance to home with ease.

The final favorite actually started well, jumping out from box two to get a lead. But the Bond-Capetown Star continued to overcome the rails and get an edge.

The two went through a serious, head-to-head battle but eventually, Capetown Kid dug deep to score even just under a length when Posh Emma seemed beatable. The greyhound was able to win in the race.

An achievement will actually never be too late for one. Just like for Capetown Kid and the long overdue win that he has been up to. Though the greyhound got as many as seven minor placings before he got such win, still it can be considered as not too late.

It takes right timing so one could actually get an achievement. Well, for Capetown Kid, he got such timing in the Furniture City Gift final in Hobart; thus he was able to obtain what he just really should.

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Faulkner Confirmed He Would Be Joining the Greyhound Board of Great Britain

Mary — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:51:13 +0000

Barry Faulkner just confirmed the news that has been in the every corner of the industry to be true. He actually confirmed the news on his new position in the Greyhound Board of Great Britain or simply known as GBGB, as something to be correct.

Faulkner was actually appointed as the new chief executive of GBGB and he will succeed Ian Taylor and Richard Hayler, the acting CEO.

But Faulkner is presently the general manager of the Bookmakers Afternoon Greyhound Services or simply known as BAGS and at the same time the secretary of the Association of British Bookmakers. Thus, there might be some complications if ever he sits as the chief executive of GBGB now and so he is to join the Board on or before June 1. With the current positions he is holding, he is still to perform some obligations.

However Faulkner seems thrilled with the new position given to him. He’d be up for some new challenges. Most likely, he can’t wait to finally be able to handle such position.

“I am delighted to be joining the Greyhound Board at this challenging time and look forward to developing positive relationships with all stakeholders in the industry,” said Faulkner. “The Greyhound Board has an excellent team in place. They are dedicated and passionate about this great sport, which deserves to be appreciated by a wider audience. I look forward to guiding that process, to enable everyone who is involved in this inclusive industry to thrive.”

Faulkner really has the potential to handle such one great position perfectly. With his experience handling different positions in different settings, he can really handle such position as chief executive of GBGB superbly.

No doubt, the Board is going to be in good hands. Faulkner can manage the Board without serious trouble. With just his experience, he can really do so.

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Arsonist Still With Unbeaten Record After Running in the Group 2 DDC Launching Pad

Mary — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:44:03 +0000

Yes, the rising star Arsonist is still with unbeaten record after running in the Group 2 DDC Launching Pad of 515m at the famous Sandown Park. She is actually amazing just like Damek of Tasmanian Racing.

The Heather Collins-trained bitch indeed won in the Group 2 DDC Launching Pad of 515m and then went home with a whooping prize of $25,000.

Arsonist actually started as the hot $1.90 favorite and lived up to everyone’s expectation and that was to upstage Enry Walt ($4.70). Walt is popular being the Gary Ennis-trained Group 1 Silver Chief winner.

Arsonist indeed started perfectly, getting out from box one to swiftly go straight to the front. But early on, Iceman Raikkonen was able to settle second. However, Enry Walt eventually snatched the second position and tried to stay behind Arsonist to chase her down greatly. And the two battled to get to the end of the race first. But Arsonist was trapped in the rails while Enry Walt was able to make his way to the outside and be free to go through to the end of the race.

But of course, Arsonist stayed strong and kept her confidence high. And she managed to win the race however Enry Walt was also eager to make it in the race and so set a winning margin of just a length.

Arsonist was able to complete the 515m race in a time of 29.88. And she was able to give her trainer Heather Collins her first ever Group race win and prize money of more than $32,000.

Arsonist is still with unbeatable record, just like Tasmania’s Damek. She holds the perfect record of four wins from four career starts.

Trainer Collins must be so proud of Arsonist for her achievements. Currently, she has four wins from career starts and earned lots of money. She has accomplished these just so well.

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Ladbrokes Ltd. to Sponsor the World’s Richest Greyhound Race

Mary — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:30:40 +0000

Ireland’s largest bookmaker Ladbrokes Ltd. is indeed to sponsor the world’s richest greyhound race, the Irish Greyhound Derby. It was Friday of last week when the bookmaker announced its three year deal with the Irish Greyhound Board implying that it is actually to sponsor the said race.

In August and September 2010, the first running of the Ladbrokes Irish Greyhound Derby will take place. And in these months, everyone will surely experience adrenaline rush.

Ladbrokes Ltd. is Ireland’s largest bookmaker. It operates from more than 270 shops and it mainly offers internet, telephone and mobile betting. And now that is in partnership with the Irish Greyhound Board, surely it is to go further as far its services and offerings are concerned.

“The Irish Greyhound Derby is regarded as a prestigious sporting event both at home and afar, and our association heralds the start of exciting times for Ladbrokes and the broader greyhound industry,” Ladbrokes Ireland’s Managing Director Joe Lewins said. “It is an event that captures the hearts and minds of the Irish sporting public and we intend to deliver that sense of sporting excellence to a wider global audience than has ever been the case up until now.”

Lewins believes that now it is indeed a good thing that Ladbrokes was able to get the Irish Greyhound Derby sponsorship.

“Ladbrokes has a great record in preserving the best of sporting tradition,” said Lewins. “The Irish Greyhound Derby is an addition to an already expansive Irish sports sponsorship portfolio and we will be working closely with the management at Shelbourne Park and the Irish Greyhound Board to further raise the profile and importance of this great event.”

While the Irish Greyhound Board also has positive view on the said sponsorship.

“The support of Ladbrokes for our blue riband event is a marvellous vote of confidence in the sport of Greyhound Racing,” Irish Greyhound Board Chairman Dick O’Sullivan said. “It has been a difficult past twelve months for all sport and business but this is a great start to 2010 and the pulse of the sport will be racing faster as a result of this announcement today.”

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Track Work and Middle Distance Boxes Installation at Sandown Announced

Mary — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:23:53 +0000

The Sandown Greyhound Racing Club has announced recently the track work and middle distance installation that will be done at the racing venue in the coming weeks. The replacement of the track’s surface will be done first and then be followed by the installation of the middle distance boxes.

Because of the track work and middle distance boxes installation, people anticipated that the Club will take a break from racing. And just along with the Club’s announcement is actually its confirmation regarding the said break, thus putting an end to the people’s anticipation.

The Club will take a break right after the Bert Bryant Memorial meeting on March 11 and will resume on its operations on April 8. And it confirmed that the meetings that should be staged at Sandown will be transferred to and be staged at The Meadows. However, this is in exception of the April 1 meeting that will be pushed through at the Cranbourne.

The track surface will actually be replaced with Burrumbeet sand and this is believed to be a part of the goal of the Greyhound Racing Victoria to have uniformity in its racing surfaces and maintenance processes in its tracks as a whole. The track’s surface, if finally replaced with Burrumbeet sand, will already be the same with that of the The Meadows, Ballarat and Warrnambool, and even Warragul.

While the middle distance boxes will also be installed after the work at the track and this is indeed for the implementation of a middle distance start of about 600m. The existing 515m and 715m starts must be complemented by the new middle distance start.

The new middle distance start will also complete the expansion of the metropolitan racing opportunity for the participants who just have something to with the (proposed) additional meetings scheduling.

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