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Issue 437 / September 2019 Racing Action Wrap Pg 6 Best friends trained to save lives Pg 17
SEPTEMBER 2019
Pg 6 - Racing Action Wrap
The season’s wrap on those outstanding
Group 1 greyhound races throughout
2018/19
Bago Bye bye
Pg 4 Pg 19
CE Update September and October Schedule
Meet Glenda Hughes, our interim Chief Executive. The schedule for September and October can be found
starting on page 14 of this issue.
Pg 17
Best friends trained to save lives
Merenia Donne is passionate about dogs and loves to
promote special relationships between animals and
humans.
INSIDE
IN THIS ISSUE
Chief Executive Update 4
Racing Action Wrap 6
Spring is finally here, and it’s certainly been a busy
September Schedule 19 month at GRNZ since the last issue of On Track. We
October Schedule 25 have farewelled Mauro and welcomed our new CEO,
Glenda Hughes, who is settling in nicely. (Get up to
Electronic Whistler trial 32
speed on all Glenda’s acheivements by reading our
Stud Dog and Frozen Semen Lists 34 profile on Page 4).
Classifieds 36 In addition, we have also welcomed our new
Public Trainers 36 Rehoming Manager, Candice Robbins-Goodman and
Marketing Content Specialist, Lisa Jaques. Lisa will
FSI Approved Vets 37
also take over as On Track Editor in due course.
Current Fees 38
We are well and truly into our 2019/2020 season, and
NZRS Races & Grades 38 in his Racing Action Wrap on page 6, Peter gives us a
Marking, Ear Brander & run down of the highlights of last season, including all
Microchipping Stewards 39 the details of the Amazing Chase.
Interislander 39 We also introduce the amazing Kotuku Foundation
on Page 17, a charity that trains dogs to recognise
Racing Integrity Unit Contacts 41
a number of life-threatening conditions in humans
Club Race Day Information 42 and raise the alarm. This is an inspiring and
GRNZ Contact Details 43 heartwarming read.
Local Club Contact Details 44 The annual GRNZ Conference & Awards is getting
closer. If you haven’t already, make sure you book
tickets to our biggest event, and join in to celebrate
our industry’s successes - we hope to see you there!
Kind regards
ELIZABETH LINCOLN, EDITOR
Editor Elizabeth Lincoln
elizabeth@grnz.co.nz
Contributing Authors Peter Fenemor, Elizabeth Lincoln
Contributing Photographers Peter Fenemor, Dave Robbie,
Craig Bullock, Maurice Costello
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Chief Executive Glenda Hughes
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Jean Fahey
Fred Guillemont
Sean Hannan (Chair)
Dave MacAuley (Deputy Chair)
Wayne Steele
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On Track is the official magazine of Greyhound Racing NZ
Welcome to our new Chief Executive The GRNZ team is thrilled to welcome lecturer in marketing, communications and change Glenda Hughes as our interim Chief management at several universities. Executive, following Mauro’s departure GRNZ extends a warm welcome to Glenda and we last month. look forward to her leadership in the coming months. With the recent passing of the Racing Reform Bill, which saw the formation of the Racing Industry Transition Agency (RITA), and further significant change planned including legislative impacts, our organisation needed a strong leader who could step in and secure the best outcome for greyhound racing. Glenda is a natural choice for this role. Glenda chaired the Board of the NZ Racing Board, (now RITA) for six years and has an in depth knowledge of our industry. In addition to this, she has packed a huge variety of roles and interests into her career to date. For 18 years, Glenda was a police officer, taking on some high profile roles such as security for Princess Anne during her 1979 royal visit. At 37 she left the police and moved into media, where she worked as a talk show host on Radio Pacific, and a producer at TV3, and then became involved in sports management. Glenda has managed a number of high profile sportspeople such as former All Black Tana Umaga, Olympian swimmer, Danyon Loader and equestrian Mark Todd. She is also a Trustee of The National Army Museum in Waiouru. Nowadays, as well as having taken on the interim CE job at GRNZ, Glenda is a member of the Parole Board, one of the founders of Pet Refuge and a trustee of KidsCan, a charity that aims to provide food, clothing After joining the police force, Glenda fought for the and healthcare to children in need. She also is a guest right for female police officers to wear boots - and won On Track - September 2019
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Waterloo Cup winner Pinny Mack with trainer
Steve Clark and owner Dudley Parker
Racing Action Wrap
2018/19 Group 1 Greyhound Roll of Honour so I knew then he was okay (to win),” commented
Brendon Cole about the star act who is co-owned by
It was a compelling season of Group 1 greyhound
his wife Lisa and Craig Rendle.
racing throughout the 2018/19 racing season. It was
also fitting that there was absolute quality chasing $35,000 Waterloo Cup – 527m Manukau Stadium,
action in all of the events conducted nationwide at the Sunday September 30
elite racing level. Here’s the season’s wrap on those
outstanding races. Pinny Mack made an emphatic statement when the
Steve Clark-prepared greyhound seized the race lead
$30,000 Palamountains Nutrition Wanganui Cup – when rounding the first turn. He had stepped away on
520m Hatrick Raceway, Friday August 10 par with his race rivals from his tricky five trap draw,
from where he placed himself in a handy forward
The Lisa Cole-prepared Bigtime Paddy confirmed that
position going into that turn.
he is the consummate canine athlete by his stylish
victory in this event. The Wanganui Cup was billed It was game, set and match for Pinny Mack when he
pre-race as a potential two dog match race with the entered the back straight, as he flicked on the turbo
Angela Turnwald-trained Nature’s Gent exiting from his chargers when he cut out his second sectional in a
preferred trap one draw. quick 15.37s. Pinny was in freewheeling motion from
there, as he cruised clear to land his 527 Group 1
Racing around the first turn, Bigtime Paddy held the
victory by a comfortable 5.75 length margin, requiring
rail. Entering the back straight he slipped clear, while
only 30.14s to achieve his win.
Nature’s Gent was improving steadily along the rail. He
was slowly closing the gap between the pair of them Blazin’ Carter led the vain chase after the tearaway
and it looked race on from there. pacemaker. He was rewarded with his second placing
for his conditioner Lisa Cole, while the Dave and Jean
Bigtime Paddy was having none of that, as seen when
Fahey-prepared Egomaniacal arrived home another
he maintained his solid gallop around the home turn
2.25 lengths behind in third.
and during the run home, which saw him claiming the
Wanganui Cup title after 29.99s of hard-out chasing. “Winning the Waterloo Cup again is absolutely huge.
Pinny Mack is such a cruisy dog. He’s the perfect
Nature’s Gent kicked on stoutly when he completed
greyhound in every way,” said Clark about the fourth
his task two lengths behind Bigtime Paddy. He held a
Waterloo Cup winner he has mentored.
comfortable 3.5 length margin over another consistent
Hatrick Group 1 race performer, Idol Tom for Marcie “I have never experienced a sensation like this in
Flipp. 40 years of being involved in the racing industry.
It is the greatest thrill of my life,” ecstatic owner
“Paddy is hard chaser who won’t flinch, and when
Dudley Parker said.
he got the lead going into the back straight, I looked
back to see where the one dog (Nature’s Gent) was,
thinking he’ll need to put a break on him. He did that,
On Track - September 2019
Bago Bye Bye winning the 2018 Christchurch
Casino New Zealand Cup (pic Dave Robbie)
$125,000 Christchurch Casino New Zealand Cup – $35,000 The Fitz Sports Bar Galaxy Sprint – 295m
520m Addington Raceway, Thursday November 15 Addington Raceway, Thursday November 15
When it comes to Group 1 racing, and more specifically The Galaxy Sprint was billed as a battle between the
the New Zealand Cup, you don’t have to look any speed merchants, and so it was proved. When the
further than the Canterbury-based kennels operated traps lifted for the elite 295m dash, it was the Dave
by Dave and Jean Fahey. On this occasion the couple and Jean Fahey-prepared race favourite Sheza Rippa
produced their eighth New Zealand Cup winner. that was first sighted.
Bago Bye Bye has been a sensation after entering the Pushing up strongly underneath her was the well
Fahey kennels. He maintained his red hot form when supported Sir Duggie for Lisa Cole.
he strongly out-finished his race rivals to secure his NZ
Pressing forward around the outer was the Alison Lee
Cup title in 30 seconds flat.
trained Chitina Tin. Sir Duggie seized the race lead and
Initially it was the Lisa Cole-prepared Blazin’ Carter he was never headed cruising to his win in 17.05s.
who pinged away from the 520m traps to set up
Sheza Rippa refused to flinch, and she kicked solidly
the early pace. Bago Bye Bye settled just in behind.
when going under by just three quarters of a length.
Heading into the final turn it was very apparent that
Chitina Tin was bold in being the next to arrive home
Bago Bye Bye had his rivals covered, and so it proved
another 2.75 lengths astern.
when he powered up the Addington straight to nail his
biggest career victory by a 1.25 length margin. “Duggie is a very sharp sprinter who is right up there
with our other Galaxy winners (Black Tie and Hifi
Dyna Dave had settled in the rear group. From there
Allegro),” confirmed Brendon Cole.
the Craig Roberts-trained chaser improved to be
midfield going down the back straight. He unleashed $46,000 Spion Rose Cup – 520m Hatrick Raceway,
during the run home which saw him striding into Friday December 7
the runner up spot. Kicking back solidly was a brave
Blazin’ Carter who held onto the third placing. It was always anticipated that the Spion Rose was
going to be decided during the initial rush for
“We’re very proud of Bago Bye Bye. I thought he had
early positions, and so it proved. Seizing the early
his rivals covered at the end of the back straight. I was
rails position was the Angela Turnwald-prepared
told when he arrived that he is a very quick greyhound
Nature’s Gent, and he led the field into the
– he has certainly proved that to us,” commented Dave
all-important first turn.
Fahey about the still current 29.59s Addington 520m
track record holder. Nature’s Gent was in total control when rounding
that turn. Pressing forward to get handy to him was
his kennelmate Diddilee. The only Kiwi bred finalist in
the field Idol Dude was within striking distance for his
conditioner Marcie Flipp.
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Nature’s Gent let rip during the run home to secure $30,000 Active Electrical New Zealand St Leger –
this Group 1 title by a comfortable 4.5 length margin, 520m Addington Raceway, Thursday February 7
clocking a tidy 29.96s. Diddilee maintained his strong
gallop to claim his runner up possie, while seizing on “Diddilee has adapted unbelievably well to the
the opportunity presented in home straight jostling Addington track,” commented Paul Freeman about the
was Idol Dude who dashed through along the rail to greyhound who provided his Foxton based training
nail the third placing a further 2.25 lengths behind. partner Angela Turnwald with her third straight Group
1 training victory for the season after he stylishly took
“We knew Nature’s Gent had a slight issue which out the NZ St Leger final at the elite level over 520m.
we worked on – what we didn’t know was if we had Freeman’s comment came when Diddilee made it
rectified the issue and the only way we were going to three consecutive 520m race wins at the Christchurch
find out was when the pressure when on him during headquarters.
the race. He responded brilliantly,” confirmed the
trainer’s partner Paul Freeman. It was the Dave and Jean Fahey prepared Opawa
Viking who displayed early pace when he won the
Nature’s Gent is raced by The Bookie & Us syndicate. break from the 520m traps and he held a reasonable
“We have complete and total faith with the training lead heading into the first turn.
skills of Angela and Paul. We’re privileged to be part of
their success and for that we thank them very much,” Diddilee motored into a clear second while racing
commented syndicate member Kevin Brady. down the back straight and he boldly set off after the
freewheeling pacemaker. It remained that way until the
$30,000 Hatrick Classic – 520m Hatrick Raceway, run home, where Diddilee slipped underneath Opawa
Friday January 25 Viking to kick clear to secure his biggest career victory
by a length margin.
Nature’s Gent just keeps on stepping up to the mark
when it comes to Group 1 racing. He‘s a tradesman- Opawa Viking gamely held for his second placing and
like chaser who gets the job done. He displayed that in doing so he secured the Breeders’ bonus payment
attribute when he stylishly prevailed in the Hatrick for his owners and breeders’ the Opawa Racing team
Classic and in doing so the Angela Turnwald prepared that is paid to the first New Zealand bred greyhound
greyhound landed his third career Group 1 victory. to finish in a Group 1 event.
Nature’s Gent shot straight into race favouritism when The Faheys had qualified four finalists and it was Von
he was allocated his favoured one trap to race from Strass who extended strongly during the run home to
in the decider. As usual he wasn’t exactly the quickest claim the third pacing a further four lengths behind his
into stride when the Hatrick 520m traps lifted. kennelmate Opawa Viking.
Nature’s Gent held the rail when rounding the first turn
and he set off after the freewheeling pace settling Lisa
Cole-prepared Trojan Hoarse when streaming down
the back straight. He had to move away from the rail
when rounding the final turn and that proved to be the
winning tactic when, after seizing control of the race
lead early in the run home, he gallantly held on for his
30.05s victory.
Absolutely rocketing home late was the luckless Craig
Roberts-prepared Dyna Dave. His effort to nail his
half length second placing was massive after he was
impeded when he was in the rear group going into the
first turn. Trojan Hoarse was gallant when he held on Handler Courtney Turnwald with co-owner Kevin
Brady after Nature’s Gent’s Spion Rose Cup victory
for his third placing another half length behind.
“I thought he was a bit of a turkey going into the
first turn when he briefly moved off the rail. Then I
thought he was in trouble going into the home turn
when he initially wasn’t moving away from the rail. It
was pleasing to see him going around the pacemaker.
Even then I thought he was going to be caught, and
from where I was I didn’t really know if he had won it,”
commented Paul Freeman.
Owners Richard Jones, Kevin Gustag, Kevin Brady and handler
Paul Freeman with Nature’s Gent, the 2019 Hatrick Classic winner
On Track - September 2019
Diddilee wining the New Zealand Just One Smile after her Qualified Pet Services Railway
St Leger (pic Dave Robbie) Sprint win with members of the owing Katcha Jordana
syndicate – trainer Ben Craik (2nd right)
$90,000 Auckland Cup – 527m Manukau Stadium, “It was almost as if Opie Bosson was riding him when
Sunday March 3 you look at the way he improved taking gaps when
going down the back. Then during the run home,
The phenomenal Group 1 training successes enjoyed Diddilee made all the right calls when he perfectly
by the Foxton based conditioner Angela Turnwald, picked the gaps. He is one of those rare greyhounds
along with her partner Paul Freeman, carried on at the who can burn at both ends of his races,” said
Manukau Stadium when she mentored Diddilee to his Paul Freeman.
stylish victory in the Auckland Cup final over 527m.
$30,000 Qualified Pet Services Railway Sprint – 318m
It was a stunning effort by Diddilee just to get up and
Manukau Stadium, Sunday March 3
secure his biggest career win. It was only over the
final few strides in this hotly contested final that the Short course sprinting is all about mistake-free racing,
victory was cemented, as Diddilee snatched his second especially at the elite level. The ultra-consistent
successive Group 1 title. Manukau sprinter Just One Smile was deservedly
Settling towards the rear of the field during the early rewarded for using those healthy racing tactics when
rush for positions along the rail was the eventual she led throughout to stylishly win the running of the
winner Diddilee. Another of the favoured contenders, Qualified Pet Services Railway Sprint.
Pinny Mack, wasn’t in early contention for his trainer It was the white racing vest worn by the Ben Craik-
Steve Clark at this stage. trained Just One Smile, that was first sighted when
Streaming down the back straight it was the Lisa the Manukau 318m traps lifted. From that point she
Cole-prepared Blazin’ Carter and Ringside from the controlled the pace for the balance of the 318m dash,
Ray Adcock kennels, who were contesting the pace. scampering clear to secure her biggest career win in
Mounting a sustained gallop around the outer and 18.37s by a comfortable two length margin.
quickly improving was Pinny Mack, while back in the Lisa Cole held a vice-like grip heading into the decider,
field Diddilee was commencing a weaving gallop. after qualifying three finalists. Sir Duggie was warmly
Ringside had wrestled the race lead away from favoured to annex the NZ Group 1 sprinters double
the other contenders when turning for home and after having won the The Fitz Sports Bar Galaxy Sprint
he look set for Auckland Cup glory, when all of a in November. Unfortunately injury intervened and he
sudden Diddilee propelled himself at Ringside and never featured during the dash.
the momentum he had gathered saw him powerfully His kennelmates Bigtime Wendle and Bigtime Pete
extend. In doing so, he won the Auckland Cup after started from the outside two traps and they were
30.52s of intense chasing. required back at the podium in that order following
The strength of Diddilee’s finish saw the official margin the sprint. Bigtime Wendle broke quickly from her
being declared at three quarters of a length. Ringside eight trap draw and she boldly sprinted after the
was very brave when clinging onto his second placing, tear away pacemaker which saw her claiming the
as was Pinny Mack for his third place with a length runners up prize. She held a 2.25 length buffer over her
separating this pair. kennelmate Bigtime Pete.
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Wanganui Distance winner Cawbourne
Taylor with trainer Matt Roberts, partner
Sarah Clausen and son Astle
However this sprint was all about Just One Smile, who The warm $1.70 race favourite Dyna Weslyn had
cut out her first sectional in 4.56s, while she completed settled in an initial midfield position for Roberts’ father
the run home in 13.81s. This daughter of El Grand Craig. She gradually improved her field position from
Senor and Just Jordana also provided the Craik family where she finished a close up second, however she
and her owning Katcha Jordana syndicate with the was judged to be a length behind at the finish.
Breeders’ bonus payment attached to this event for
Delivering a competitive effort in just his second
being the first Kiwi-bred greyhound to finish.
staying outing was the Angela Turnwald-prepared Hot
“I have some health problems these days and I’m not Platter, who hopped in from off the reserves bench. It
actively involved around the kennels,” said Ben Craik. was a gallant effort from him as he kicked on stoutly
The day to day running of the Drury based kennels is after racing handy to the pace for his third placing, a
currently being looked after by wife Barbara, along further three quarters of a length behind.
with daughters Lisa and Tracy.
“To me training Group 1 staying winners is the ultimate
“The girls asked my advice about how to handle result. She had been racing well and I couldn’t wait
Jean (kennel name) during the lead up to the final – to get her back up over the 755m distance. I was
they listened and did a perfect job. They have been surprised when she set the pace and led throughout,
part of the team for years. They’ve picked up on my as I had expected her to take an early sit.
knowledge and I fully trust them with everything
Sarah advised that their son has been a good luck
they do with our greyhounds,” added the long time
charm for the couple. “I only found out I was pregnant
greyhound conditioner.
days before Cawbourne Taber won the (2018) New
$30,000 Wanganui Distance – 755m Hatrick Raceway, Zealand Oaks for us and now having Astle here for
Friday March 8 this Group 1 win is a moment for us to savour.”
It was a family photo shoot at the Hatrick podium $46,000 Mike Stent Decorators New Zealand Derby
following the running of the Wanganui Distance over – 457m Cambridge Raceway, April 18
the 755m staying test. The Matt Roberts-mentored
Cawbourne Taylor came of age as an elite stayer when It was a hat trick of New Zealand Derby training
she dictated terms to her staying rivals by leading victories for the nation’s leading greyhound trainer
throughout to secure her comprehensive victory. Lisa Cole when she produced Trojan Hoarse to
Roberts was joined at the podium by his partner Sarah annex the New Zealand Derby title at the Cambridge
Clausen and their son Astle. Raceway during the Waikato club’s massive Easter
Eve meeting.
Cawbourne Taylor isn’t known for her early pace,
therefore it was somewhat surprising to see her It’s fair to say that this edition of the NZ Derby was
leading her rivals into the first turn. She was never a keenly, while at times a roughly contested Group 1
seriously challenged for the race lead from that point event. Trojan Hoarse is a known on the pace chaser,
as she cruised through the balance of her assignment who is raced from the Cole kennels by long time
to land her biggest career title after 45.47s of hard kennel client Craig Rendle. He has qualified for a
out chasing. number of Group race finals by using his pace. He
On Track - September 2019Opawa Hop after her New Zealand Oaks
victory with members of the Opawa Racing team
and co-trainer Jean Fahey
has contested the early in pace in a number of them, Paddy then came along and the 2017/18 New Zealand
however he wasn’t able to round off those efforts – Greyhound of the Year stylishly prevailed in last year’s
that was until this event. NZ Derby final.
It was a different scenario in this blue ribbon final when “I view Trojan Hoarse’s Derby win as a success for
Trojan Hoarse won the break from the six trap. He was New Zealand breeding. To secure back-to-back NZ
joined by others in what turned into a jostling dual Derby wins is very rewarding from a breeding and
going into the turn. The Peter Ferguson-prepared race racing perspective. Trojan Hoarse was due his
favourite Robson cannoned into the rail, then bounced Group 1 win and it certainly was reward not only for
back to carry on with the race. him, but also for the Cole team and their strong work
ethics,” advised Rendle.
That enabled Trojan Hoarse to build a buffer over his
rivals, although emerging from the jostling was the $46,000 The Fitz Sports Bar New Zealand Oaks –
other strongly favoured contender Thrilling Talk from 520m Addington Raceway, 18 April.
the local Karen Walsh kennels. They broke away from
the other finalists when turning in for the long grind up When it comes to New Zealand Oaks racing, you
the Cambridge straight. firstly look for girls trained by Dave and Jean Fahey,
then you seek out girls who were bred and are raced
Momentarily, Thrilling Talk took the race lead on the
by the Opawa Racing team. Because it was the Faheys
rail, however Trojan Hoarse was having none of that as
who trained the New Zealand Oaks trifecta and sure
he rallied strongly to snatch back the race lead which
enough, the first two girls to finish were bred and
then transposed into his gutsy 26.01s Group 1 victory.
raced by Opawa Racing.
The race time was a more of a reflection on how the
race was contested. For Dave and Jean Fahey this NZ Oaks win, which was
very stylishly delivered by Opawa Hop, was their sixth
Thrilling Talk kicked on gamely to finish a quarter of a
training success in this national Blue Ribbon classic
length behind, while Robson was gutsy in the manner
final. And it was the fourth occasion that the Faheys
that he finished strongly for his third placing just
have now mentored a New Zealand Oaks winner for
another half a length behind.
Opawa Racing at the Addington Raceway.
“Trojan Hoarse is a very fast greyhound from a very
Opawa Hop has always been held in high regard
consistent litter. I was astounded when he came back
by those involved in her race preparations and she
after clearly being headed. I’m absolutely thrilled for
was loaded away into the two trap. This daughter of
Craig (Rendle) who has loyally stuck by us.
Fabregas and Opawa Stella bounced away quickly
“It’s also very pleasing and satisfying to breed winners from that trap and that basically was this edition of the
of races like the New Zealand Derby,” stated Brendon NZ Oaks all done and dusted at that point.
Cole who was proud to be at Cambridge with
Opawa Hop cruised through her 520m assignment to
daughter Ella, along with sons Max and Sam.
clock a respectable 30.01s, winning her Group 1 title
Craig Rendle has made a substantial investment in by a comfortable 3.5 length margin. Her kennelmate
breeding greyhounds. Until recent years he didn’t Go Glow stepped away from the ace trap from where
have a great deal of success at the elite level. Bigtime
11$30,000 New Zealand Futurity – 520m Hatrick
Raceway, Friday 10 May
It was a huge 24 hour period for Tirau-based
conditioner Karen Walsh, along with breeders and
owners Gary and Linda Harding, with their hugely
successful racing operation enjoying more Group 1
success with Thrilling Talk. He secured his deserved
elite title when winning the New Zealand Futurity
title. The previous day they watched their greyhound
Thrilling Amigo shatter the Cambridge 457m track
record (24.96s).
The “Thrilling” prefixed kennel has enjoyed
considerable success over many years. A strong
breeding program ensures a steady flow of quality
greyhounds are bred by the Hardings, then reared and
conditioned by the nation’s leading strike rate trainer
Karen Walsh.
Trainer Karen Walsh with her New Zealand
Futurity winner Thrilling Talk
Thrilling Talk is just one of those high class greyhounds
who took his first steps in Tirau. He identified
himself as a very talented chaser right from the
she gamely set off after the freewheeling pacemaker. It
commencement of his racing career.
was a bold effort from this half-sister of the winner, to
claim the runner up prize. Walsh loaded her charge Thrilling Talk away into
the Hatrick 520m three trap from where the $2.20
Next was the Fahey-prepared third placed runner Gem.
favourite came away nicely to attend the early pace.
She settled back in the field then copped a degree
The second favourite Bigtime Rod pushed up along
of jostling going into the first turn and again when
the rail to place himself handy to the pace.
rounding the home turn. She then extended strongly
to unleash a powerful finish which carried her to her Thrilling Talk slipped clear when entering the back
third placing 3.75 lengths behind the runner up. straight and that tactic proved to be the winning move
as, although Bigtime Rod came at him strongly late in
“It was good when I saw her hop out in front and lead
the piece, Thrilling Talk held by a three quarter length
around the first turn. I thought then that only Go Glow
margin over Rod, stopping the clock in 30.15s.
could get close to her, but she couldn’t close the gap.
Opawa Hop owns a fair amount of potential, especially There was an 8.75 length margin back to the third
as she’s probably the smallest greyhound (25.2kg) we placed Diddilee, who charged home late after being
have trained. tangled up in early traffic. The only Australian-bred
finalist returned to the podium for the fourth occasion
Jean Fahey also commented “It was lovely tonight –
at Group 1 level this season for his conditioner
especially with New Zealand bred bitches featuring. It
Angela Turnwald.
just shows what quality we have and that is reflected
in the breeding. It’s great to see the girls showcasing “Talk showed what he’s capable of delivering in the
their ability, and we need more bitch only races like the Futurity. I was quietly confident that he would hold
NZ Oaks.” on when he jumped into the race lead. He didn’t muck
around, using catch me if you can tactics. He has been
Robin Wales, along with his long time mate Graham
a very consistent greyhound who thoroughly deserved
Campbell, has featured with Opawa Racing since the
his Group 1 win.
inception in the early 2000s. They also reflected on
their recent lost mate Ron Todd, or Toddy as he was “Gary and Linda (Harding) were over the moon
affectionately known to all. with Talk’s win. They get a great thrill watching the
greyhounds they have bred racing and more especially
“Unfortunately Toddy wasn’t with us tonight, however
so at the top level. They have been and are very
as far as Graham and I am concerned this win very
committed to their greyhounds,” said Walsh.
much belongs to him,” said Wales.
This was Karen’s third NZ Futurity training success,
He then went onto to acknowledge his staff back at
while for the Hardings it was their fourth NZ
Opawa Racing’s Sefton based kennels.
Futurity win.
“This win was very much their achievement. It was
great that they were all here to enjoy Hop’s win and
Glow finishing second. They have all worked with the
girls and this is a great result for their dedication.”$100,000 Duke Of Edinburgh Silver Collar – 779m
Manukau Stadium, Sunday June 9
The 49th running of the prized Duke Of Edinburgh
Silver Collar turned into a real cliffhanger. The Craig
Roberts-trained hot race favourite, Dyna Weslyn,
appeared to be cruising to victory in the 779m staying
test. That was until about 50m from the judge when
the giant sized stayer Shooters Hill rocketed home late,
closing down the margin to just a head.
It was yet another action-packed running of longest
greyhound race annually held in Australasia over the
extreme 779m race distance. The great race attracted Duke Of Edinburgh Silver Collar winner
keen interest on both sides of the Tasman. 98 year old Dyna Weslyn
Prince Phillip, the Duke Edinburgh, would have been
proud watching this year’s race, for which he donated
the solid Silver Collar.
As expected it was the hot $1.40 favourite Dyna
Weslyn who bounded straight into the early race
lead. There was a degree of jostling in behind her as
the field headed into the first turn. Dyna Weslyn was
lonely, reveling in her work with a lap of the track to
run.
Pushing up to chase after the pace setter a fair margin
behind was the Gerry O’Keefe, Victorian trained Billy’s
Bake, while also improving their field positions when
passing the 318m/779m traps was his kennelmate New Zealand Derby winner
Trojan Hoarse
Vandagambo and Shooters Hill for his conditioner
Sam Lozell.
$46,000 New Zealand Breeders’ Stakes – 520m
Shooters Hill was sighted putting in some huge strides Hatrick Raceway, Friday June 14
when rounding the final turn. All of a sudden the
margin rapidly closed in, however Dyna Weslyn gamely It was another well-deserved victory for Trojan Hoarse
clung on for her gutsy victory by that head margin, when he annexed the New Zealand Breeders Stakes at
clocking 46.48s. He was super gallant in claiming the the Hatrick Raceway.
runners up prize, while kicking on stoutly for his third
Back in April the Lisa Cole-prepared Trojan Hoarse led
placing another 3.75 lengths behind was Vandagambo.
the New Zealand Derby field all the way. His known
“I was really relieved when the line came up. From early pace is a distinct asset when racing at the top
where I was standing I wasn’t sure if she had held on. level and again it was his ability to pick the jump and
Luckily she had enough left the tank to nail the win. hop straight into the early race lead that set up his NZ
Weslyn is a special wee dog, the complete racing Breeders victory after he exited from the three trap.
package. She handles everything that’s thrown at
He defied the strong field of New Zealand bred
her and I’m so proud and privileged to train her,”
greyhounds to run him down – they couldn’t as this
commented Roberts.
Craig Rendle owned son of Fernando Bale and Ocotillo
23 year old Sam Lozell was pinching himself back at dictated the pace to his rivals which saw Trojan Hoarse
the podium after the super effort put up by Shooter’s gamely hanging on to claim his second Restricted Age
Hill. He wasn’t even born when his recently deceased Group 1 title by a half-length margin when completing
grandfather Max Mathews trained Cuties Sister to win his 520m assignment in 30.54s.
the 1995 edition of the Silver Collar.
The winner’s kennelmate Bigtime Brody boldly chased
“Having a runner in the Silver Collar final has always after the pacemaker throughout and he pressed
been a dream for me ever since I was a kid. I was on solidly to secure his biggest career stake when
absolutely stoked to have Shooters Hill on the podium finishing as the runner up.
afterwards,” stated Lozell.
Thrilling Talk displayed track sense when he stylishly
Melbourne greyhound commentator James Van de overcame his tricky five trap draw to slot himself into
Maat, who was the breeder and is a part owner of both a handy enough position from where he kicked on
Vandagambo and Billy’s Bake, made a quick trip across solidly when finishing another 1.75 lengths back in third
the Tasman. “That was great effort by the boy. It was place for his conditioner Karen Walsh.
fantastic to be part of such a prestigious race and I’m
really pleased we made the trip across here – we were
extremely well looked after,” said Van de Maat, who
also called two of the support races on the card.
13Trojan Hoarse with Georgie and Ella Cole after
his New Zealand Breeders’ Stakes win
“I’m thrilled with the result. Breeding the quinella in the $30,000 Christchurch Casino New Zealand Stayers
NZ Breeders Stakes is extremely satisfying. I’m also Cup –732m Addington Raceway, Friday June 28
very happy for our long time kennel supporter Craig
Rendle, who thoroughly deserves this win,” advised Easy as 1,2,3 was the name of the game for the
Brendon Cole. Christchurch Casino NZ Stayers Cup as Dyna Weslyn
trained by Craig Roberts claimed an effortless victory
“This win is a credit to the hard working staff we have over her rivals. The hot $1.60 race favourite was in
back at home.” cruise control when claiming her second Group 1
The NZ Breeders’ Stakes win was a surreal moment staying title within weeks by a comfortable 5.75
for Georgie Cole, as Trojan Hoarse turned into the first length margin.
Group 1 winner that she has personally handled herself. It was game set and match for Dyna Weslyn from trap
“This is pretty exciting – I was nearly in tears when rise as she scampered clear from the five trap to seize
Trojan won the race,” she said. the early race lead. It was a race lead that she was
“This win is a result of quality breeding and strong never going to relinquish as seen by her quick 17.18s
work ethics,” stated Craig Rendle. “It’s great to see the 295m split time. Her freewheeling, pacemaking tactics
girls (Georgie and Ella Cole) stepping up and lead from saw her greeting the judge after 43.13s chasing action.
the front at the track. It means so much watching and It sure was race on for the minor portions of the stake
benefiting from the dedication of the whole Cole team which saw the Dave and Jean Fahey-trained Opawa
– their success is just reward for the hard yards they Hilary (who was a $51.50 win outsider) producing the
put in. race of her career when she gamely nailed the runner
“Trojan Hoarse has the uncanny knack of picking his up prize. She clung onto second by the barest possible
race starts 95 times out of a 100. He is so balanced margin. Just that nose margin behind her in third was
in the traps – freakish in the way he picks the jump Perfect Result. He stoutly kicked on during the run
so consistently. He also seems to have developed a home to secure his podium placing for his conditioner
second wind during the run home at the moment after Ray Adcock.
having being picked up over the later stages earlier in “I was rapt to see Weslyn’s body in front of Opawa
his career.” Hilary from the jump. When she went clear going into
the first turn I thought you beauty – from there I knew
she would put a gap on the others and I knew she had
the race won with a lap to run. She’s the complete
greyhound,” stated Roberts, who added “I also wish to
acknowledge the help I get in the kennels from Angela
(Washington – partner), plus Chris Milne and Pete
Clausen,” added Roberts.
On Track - September 2019$60,000 Amazing Chase - 520m Addington He extended his margin going down the back straight,
Raceway, Sunday July 28 held a handy buffer when turning in for the run home,
then he withstood the strong finish that Allota Talk
The relief for Canterbury trainer Craig Roberts was threw at him to stop the clock in 30.15s.
evident after his classy greyhound Dyna Dave finally
“I was happy with Dave’s time and I was reasonably
secured a thoroughly deserved feature race victory
confident that his time would hold up. Yes I was closely
when he emphatically claimed the third edition of the
watching the clock when the other three matches
$60,000 Amazing Chase on his home Addington track
went around and I guess it was more a feeling of relief
on July 28.
when Dave was confirmed as the winner.
Dave had to withstand another three 520m match
“I was really pleased for him as finally he has won a
races to confirm his win after he set the time standard
major feature race – he really deserved it. I thought
with his smart 29.70s gallop in the first of the match
the whole event was really well run and I reckon match
races. The others couldn’t, even though they were
racing is a great concept,” said a happy Craig Roberts.
sighted gallantly giving it everything they had.
Dyna Dave was deservedly installed as the hot $1.40 BY P E T E R F E N E M O R
I M AG E S BY P E T E R F E N E M O R
overall Amazing Chase favourite while he exited from
his three trap draw as the hot $1.12 fav to win his match
up against She’s For Us who is prepared by Roberts’
son Matt.
She’s For Us gave it everything when she led her
opponent into and down the back straight. Dave was
doing pace work in behind her and he made his move
when he muscled up to her when rounding the final
turn. From there he came away strongly to stop the
clock in a smart 29.70s. Dyna Dave picked up a tidy
$27,750m for his top effort.
She’s For Us recorded her tidy 29.91s clock and she
ultimately was rewarded with the third placing overall.
Dyna Dave winning the 2019 Amazing
Steve Clark flew south with his contender Pinny Mack. Chase (pic Dave Robbie)
He fairly flew out of the one trap in his match to set
a real demanding early pace over the Dave and
Jean Fahey - prepared Isavana. It was a freewheeling
gallop that Pinny Mack delivered as he was in cruise
control when he easily took out his match, clocking a
bold 29.79s and by doing so the second placing in
this event.
It was an all northern region third match race with
the Peter Ferguson-trained Robson taking on Jinja
Might from the Jared Udy and Denise Cottam kennels.
Jinja Might won the jump and he undertook the pace
making duties. He set up the tempo down the back
straight and it was when entering the final turn when
Robson tried to take an inside passage. He checked The Amazing Chase winner Dyna Dave
off Jinja Might’s hind paws, was forced to steady and
change ground.
Robson extended strongly during the run home and
basically he outstayed his opponent when claiming his
30.06s match race win. His time was sufficient for the
overall fourth placing.
It was a very competitive looking final match up which
featured the Angela Turnwald-conditioned multiple
Group race winning Nature’s Gent taking on the
staying Dave and Jean Fahey-trained Alotta Talk. The
pair came away from the 520m traps locked together,
however it was Nature’s Gent who seized the lead
going into the first turn. GRNZ Chairman Sean Hannan acknowledging trainer
Craig Roberts following Dyna Dave’s Amazing Chase win
15Greyhound
training survey
────
Survey open
September 2019
────
We need your
expertise
ANNA PALMER
Massey University PhD
Candidate
a.palmer@massey.ac.nz
ATTENTION ALL TRAINERS. WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Massey University doctoral student, Anna Palmer, is currently
conducting a study to investigate the training, racing and
career longevity of racing greyhounds in New Zealand.
Part of this project is focusing on the current training practices
of greyhounds in preparation for racing, and during their
racing career.
In order to do this, a short survey has been designed to ask
trainers about how they train their dogs and the type of
facilities they use. All information provided by trainers will be
anonymous and confidential.
Surveys will be sent to all licensed trainers during September
2019.
Please contact Anna Palmer on a.palmer@massey.ac.nz for
more information.Merenia Donne and her beloved Nikki,
the inspiration behind the foundation
(c) Maurice Costello 1996 All Rights Reserved.
Best friends trained
KFAAA is generously supported by volunteers such as
Janice Kirk, who is a trainer instrumental in the success
to save lives
of the ‘Canine Comrades’ programme for Veterans
in association with the RSA. Janice is one of many
who very generously give of their time and talent to
Merenia Donne is passionate about dogs and support their work. She is also one of four KFAAA
loves to promote special relationships between personnel to receive the Kiwibank New Zealander of
the Year Local Hero Medal recognising their efforts for
animals and humans.
KFAAA.
In 2006, Merenia founded the Kotuku Foundation
Assistance Animals Aotearoa (KFAAA), after her Additionally, there is a large group of people involved
beloved German Shepherd Nikki had previously and associated with the charity, including:
dragged her to safety following a car accident. Nikki
• Her Excellency Dame Patsy Reddy, Governor-
subsequently contracted an incurable bone disease
General of NZ – Patron.
and passed away, prompting Merenia to found KFAAA.
“It broke my heart to think that Nikki had saved my life • Mark Vette, leading animal behaviourist, TV and film
and I couldn’t save hers. I started the foundation in her animal trainer – Vice-Patron.
memory, to foster special relationships between dogs
• Craig Bullock - award-winning author and
and people.” Merenia said
photographer - Ambassador.
Nikki is one of only three dogs in the history of the
Canine Heroes Awards to have posthumously received • Specialist advisory team including WHO physicians,
the Dogs NZ Canine Heroes Life Saving Award. researchers and administrative experts.
“Her Award ceremony in 2014 was, as you can imagine, BY E L I ZA B E T H L I N C O L N
an extremely poignant and bittersweet event for me.”
KFAAA trains dogs to recognise a number of life-
threatening conditions in humans and raise the alarm.
Diabetes, anaphylaxis and post-traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD) are just a few of the illnesses these
animals can respond to.
“We strive for ‘win-win’ outcomes with all our
programmes and initiatives. A prime example of this is
our world first award-winning ‘Heeling Hounds’ project,
which teamed women from Womens’ Refuge with
GAP Greyhounds to accelerate the dogs’ training and
expedite their adoption.” said Merenia.
The project was a resounding success, with 100% of
all participating Greyhounds rehomed before it even (c) Craig Bullock Furtography 2019. All rights reserved.
concluded, and impressive positive outcomes for Lola and Nina. Lola (left) is trained for both disability assist and canine assisted
intervention roles and paid a pivotal part in the “Heeling Hounds” programme.
the women. She also acts as an “Ambassadog” for the charity. Nina is a Borzoi (or Russian
Wolfhound) disability assist dog.
17WATERLOO CUP
QUALIFYING RACES FINAL
26TH SEPTEMBER 2019
Christchurch Greyhound RC
$35,000
GROUP1 - 527 METRES
26TH SEPTEMBER 2019
Auckland Greyhound Racing Club
Waikato Greyhound RC
Sunday 6th October 2019
27TH SEPTEMBER 2019
Wanganui Greyhound RC
STAKE ALLOCATION:
29TH SEPTEMBER 2019
Auckland Greyhound RC
1ST $16,800
NOMINATIONS 2ND $7,000
3RD $4,200
Please refer to race schedules for
the closing day of nominations for
respective venues Unplaced runners $200
Breeder of first placed NZ bred
greyhound $1,000
SPECIAL CONDITIONS comprise the third place-getters from the qualifying
races held at the Auckland GRC qualifying race on 29
• Only one qualifying race will be run at each venue. In th September and the Waikato GRC qualifying race
the event of a qualifying race been cancelled at one on the 26 th September. The Auckland GRC has the
of the other venues the Auckland GRC has the right discretion to allocate the first and second reserve.
to stage two qualifying races.
• Should the withdrawal of a greyhound through
• A greyhound can be entered for more than one injury from the Final and prior to the box draw occur
qualifying race but can only compete in one of the the Auckland GRC reserves the right to select a
four qualifying races replacement greyhound in order of qualifying places
from the qualifying race in which the initial qualifier
• Qualifying races are to be scheduled as for contested.
Class 5 greyhounds with Class 4, 3, 2 and 1
greyhounds eligible. • The Box Draw for the Final will be conducted by the
Auckland Greyhound Racing Club on Sunday 29th
• Qualifying races will be selected in accordance with September 2019 at 4.30pm (approximately)
the respective Club’s Selection Criteria.
• Greyhounds placed first and second in a qualifying
MELBOURNE CUP
race will qualify for the final.
The winner of the Waterloo Cup will gain an exemption
• Nominators entering their greyhounds in qualifying
directly into a heat of the 2019 Melbourne Cup held at
races undertake to race in the Final in Auckland on
Sandown GRC on the final Friday 29th November 2018.
the 6th October 2019 should their entries so qualify.
The exemption is for the winner only, if that dog does
• Reserves for the Final will comprise the third place-
not make the trip, no replacement will be made.
getters from qualifying races held at Auckland
GRC meeting on the 29th September 2019, if two Greyhound Racing NZ will contribute towards a travel
qualifying races carded. If the Auckland GRC stage subsidy.
only one qualifying race then the reserves will
On Track - September 2019September Schedule Northern Central Southern
Sunday, September 1
AUCKLAND GRC Starting at Nominations Close: Draw:
Manukau Stadium 1:30pm Tuesday 27 August 2019, 12:00pm Tuesday 27 August 2019, 3:00pm
C1d Greyhounds North Graduation Distance - 603m - $4,100 For C1d greyhounds, note C0d greyhounds may nominate
C2 Trophies Plus Series Heats - 318m - $1,685 For C2 greyhounds. The Final is to be staged on Sunday 8th September 2019 for a stake of
$1,800. In the event of 14 or less A preference nominations the final only will be staged on the 8th September 2019.
SPECA Sunline Trophy Stakes - 527m - $3,500 For greyhounds whelped between the 1 January 2015 and 1 October 2017 that have contested a
C0, C1 or C2 middle distance race at the Manukau Stadium during the period 1st June 2019 and the 31st August 2019. The field will be selected
based on the points earned in the Sunline Trophy Series for the period
Office: (09) 2637077 - A/H Robert 021-255-9666 MIXED GRADE DAY MEETING
Monday, September 2
PALMERSTON NORTH GRC Starting at Nominations Close: Draw:
Manawatu Raceway 1:00pm Tuesday 27 August 2019, 10:00am Tuesday 27 August 2019, 1:00pm
C0d MAIDEN DISTANCE FEATURE - 660m - $3,210
C1 NZ BREED ONLY - 457m - $2,505 FOR NZ BRED GREYHOUNDS ONLY
NZRS NZ Racing Series Advanced (C4-C5) Heats - 457m - $3,090 Final to be run Monday September 9th 2019.
Office & Scratchings: (06) 3583948 MIXED GRADE DAY MEETING
Tuesday, September 3
OTAGO GRC Starting at Nominations Close: Draw:
Forbury Park Raceway 12:00pm Wednesday 28 August 2019, 10:00am Wednesday 28 August 2019, 1:00pm
C0 Otago Maiden Bitches Sprint - 310m - $1,365 For C0 Bitches only
C1 Forbury Novice Sprint - 310m - $1,450 For C1 greyhounds that have not previously won a C1 race at time of nominations closing
Office: (03) 4555355 - A/H & Scratchings: (03) 4895598 MIXED GRADE DAY MEETING
Tuesday, September 3
CHRISTCHURCH GRC Starting at Nominations Close: Draw:
Addington Raceway 4:00pm Thursday 29 August 2019, 10:00am Thursday 29 August 2019, 1:00pm
Christchurchgreyhounds.co.nz - Scratchings: (027) 4310117 LOW GRADE NIGHT MEETING
Wednesday, September 4
WANGANUI GRC Starting at Nominations Close: Draw:
Hatrick Raceway 12:00pm Thursday 29 August 2019, 10:00am Thursday 29 August 2019, 1:00pm
Office: (06) 345 6794 - Scratchings (Trainers Only): (06) 3459500 MIXED GRADE DAY MEETING
Thursday, September 5
CHRISTCHURCH GRC Starting at Nominations Close: Draw:
Addington Raceway 4:30pm Monday 2 September 2019, 10:00am Monday 2 September 2019, 1:00pm
R/A Christchurch Classic Heats - 520m - $3,095 Restricted to greyhounds whelped between 1 July 2017 and 30 June 2018. Final 12 September
2019 $75009.
CHRISTCHURCHGREYHOUNDS.CO.NZ - SCRATCHINGS: (027) 4310117 HIGH GRADE NIGHT MEETING
19September Schedule Northern Central Southern
Thursday, September 5
WAIKATO GRC Starting at Nominations Close: Draw:
Cambridge Raceway 12:00pm Monday 2 September 2019, 12:00pm Monday 2 September 2019, 3:00pm
C0 Cookies Cafe Stakes - 457m - $2,500 For C0 greyhounds
C0d Greyhounds North Maiden Distance - 650m - $3,500 For C0d greyhounds
C1 Reverse Order Sprint - 375m - $1,500 For C1 greyhounds, note in selecting this field the Selection Criteria will be applied in the
Reverse Order.
C2d Greyhounds North Distance - 650m - $5,000 For C2d greyhounds, note C0d and C1d greyhounds may nominate
C3 The Clubhouse Sports Bar Stakes - 457m - $3,500 For C3 greyhounds, note C2 greyhounds may nominate
Office: (09) 2637077 - A/H Robert 021-255-9666 DAY MEETING
Friday, September 6
CHRISTCHURCH GRC Starting at Nominations Close: Draw:
Addington Raceway 12:00pm Tuesday 3 September 2019, 10:00am Tuesday 3 September 2019, 1:00pm
C0d Maiden Distance Feature - 645m - $3,210 For C0d greyhounds graded C1-C3 over Sprint Distance only
Christchurchgreyhounds.co.nz - Scratchings: (027) 4310117 DAY MEETING LOW GRADE
Friday, September 6
WANGANUI GRC Starting at Nominations Close: Draw:
Hatrick Raceway 4:45pm Monday 2 September 2019, 10:00am Monday 2 September 2019, 1:00pm
Office: (06) 345 6794 - Scratchings (Trainers Only): (06) 3459500 HIGH GRADE NIGHT MEETING
Sunday, September 8
AUCKLAND GRC Starting at Nominations Close: Draw:
Manukau Stadium 1:30pm Tuesday 3 September 2019, 12:00pm Tuesday 3 September 2019, 3:00pm
C1 Pump & Engineering Services Ltd Stakes - 527m - $2,800 For C1 greyhounds
C2f Trophies Plus Series Final - 318m - $1,800 For greyhounds that contested the heats staged on Sunday 1st September 2019.
C3 Jack’s Wholesale Meats Stakes - 527m - $3,500 For C3 greyhounds, note C2 greyhounds may nominate
C5 Clover Park Cup - 527m - $5,000 For C5 greyhounds, note greyhounds C4 greyhounds may nominate
Office: (09) 2637077 - A/H Robert 021-255-9666 HIGH GRADE DAY MEETING
Monday, September 9
PALMERSTON NORTH GRC Starting at Nominations Close: Draw:
Manawatu Raceway 1:00pm Tuesday 3 September 2019, 10:00am Tuesday 3 September 2019, 1:00pm
C2 NZ breed only - 410m - $1,685 for nz bred greyhounds only
C2d Distance eature - 660m - $4,620 C0d and C1d are eligible to nominate
NZRSF NZ Racing Series Advanced (C4-C5) Final - 457m - $12,000 heats were run Monday 2nd September 2019.
Office & Scratchings: (06) 3583948 MIXED GRADE DAY MEETING
Tuesday, September 10
CHRISTCHURCH GRC Starting at Nominations Close: Draw:
Addington Raceway 4:00pm Thursday 5 September 2019, 10:00am Thursday 5 September 2019, 1:00pm
Christchurchgreyhounds.co.nz - Scratchings: (027) 4310117 LOW GRADE NIGHT MEETING
On Track - September 2019September Schedule
Tuesday, September 10
SOUTHLAND GRC Starting at Nominations Close: Draw:
Ascot Park Raceway 12:00pm Wednesday 4 September 2019, 12:00pm Wednesday 4 September 2019, 3:00pm
C0d SGRC MAIDEN DISTANCE - 630m - $3,210
C1 MR WHIPPY SOUTHLAND HEATS - 457m - $2,505 Final 24 September 2019 $2,705
C2 ORETI RIVER RUN - 457m - $2,860 Open to C2 Greyhounds who have never won a middle distance race.
C2d ASCOT PARK DISTANCE - 630m - $4,620
Office: (03) 2187754 - Fax: (03) 2187046 MIXED GRADE DAY MEETING
Wednesday, September 11
WANGANUI GRC Starting at Nominations Close: Draw:
Hatrick Raceway 12:00pm Thursday 5 September 2019, 10:00am Thursday 5 September 2019, 1:00pm
Office: (06) 345 6794 - Scratchings (Trainers Only): (06) 3459500 LOW GRADE DAY MEETING
Thursday, September 12
CHRISTCHURCH GRC Starting at Nominations Close: Draw:
Addington Raceway 12:00pm Monday 9 September 2019, 10:00am Monday 9 September 2019, 3:00pm
C2d Distance Feature - 645m - $4,800 C0d and C1d greyhounds may nominate
R/Af Christchurch Classic Final - 520m - $7,500 Heats 5 September 2019
Christchurchgreyhounds.co.nz - Scratchings: (027) 4310117 HIGH GRADE DAY MEETING
Thursday, September 12
AUCKLAND GRC Starting at Nominations Close: Draw:
Manukau Stadium 4:30pm Monday 9 September 2019, 12:00pm Wednesday 10July 2019, 3:00pm
C0d Greyhounds North Maiden Distance - 603m - $3,500 For C0d greyhounds
C3 Hewlett Electrical Sprint - 318m - $2,200 For C3 greyhounds
Office: (09) 2637077 - A/H Robert 021-255-9666 MIXED GRADE NIGHT MEETING
Friday, September 13
CHRISTCHURCH GRC Starting at Nominations Close: Draw:
Addington Raceway 12:00pm Tuesday 10 September 2019, 10:00am Tuesday 10 September 2019, 1:00pm
C0 Maiden Bitches Feature - 520m - $2,500 C0 bitches only
Christchurchgreyhounds.co.nz - Scratchings: (027) 4310117 LOW GRADE DAY MEETING
Friday, September 13
WANGANUI GRC Starting at Nominations Close: Draw:
Hatrick Raceway 4:45pm Monday 9 September 2019, 10:00am Monday 9 September 2019, 1:00pm
Office: (06) 345 6794 - Scratchings (Trainers Only): (06) 3459500 HIGH GRADE NIGHT MEETING
Sunday, September 15
AUCKLAND GRC Starting at Nominations Close: Draw:
Manukau Stadium 1:30pm Tuesday 10 September 2019, 12:00pm Tuesday 10 September 2019, 3:00pm
C1d Greyhounds North Graduation Distance - 603m - $4,100 For C1d greyhounds, note C0d greyhounds may nominate
Office: (09) 2637077 - A/H Robert 021-255-9666 LOW GRADE DAY MEETING
21September Schedule Northern Central Southern
Monday, September 16
PALMERSTON NORTH GRC Starting at Nominations Close: Draw:
Manawatu Raceway 1:00pm Tuesday 10 September 2019, 10:00am Tuesday 10 September 2019, 1:00pm
C0d MAIDEN DISTANCE FEATURE - 660m - $3,210
Office & Scratchings: (06) 3583948 MIXED GRADE DAY MEETING
Tuesday, September 17
OTAGO GRC Starting at Nominations Close: Draw:
Forbury Park Raceway 12:00pm Wednesday 11 September 2019, 10:00am Wednesday 11 September 2019, 1:00pm
Office: (03) 4555355 - A/H & Scratchings: (03) 4895598 MIXED GRADE DAY MEETING
Tuesday, September 17
CHRISTCHURCH GRC Starting at Nominations Close: Draw:
Addington Raceway 4:00pm Thursday 12 September 2019, 10:00am Thursday 12 September 2019, 1:00pm
NZRS NZ Racing Series Novice (C0-C1) Heats - 520m - $2,390 Final to be run 27th September 2019.
Christchurchgreyhounds.co.nz - Scratchings: (027) 4310117 LOW GRADE NIGHT MEETING
Wednesday, September 18
WANGANUI GRC Starting at Nominations Close: Draw:
Hatrick Raceway 12.00pm Thursday 12 September 2019, 10:00am Thursday 12 September 2019, 1:00pm
Office: (06) 345 6794 - Scratchings (Trainers Only): (06) 3459500 MIXED GRADE DAY MEETING
Thursday, September 19
CHRISTCHURCH GRC Starting at Nominations Close: Draw:
Addington Raceway 12:00pm Monday 16 September 2019, 10:00am Monday 16 September 2019, 1:00pm
C2d Kingston Cup (Group 2) Heats - 732m - $4,620 Final to be run 26th September 2019.
Christchurchgreyhounds.co.nz - Scratchings: (027) 4310117 HIGH GRADE DAY MEETING
Thursday, September 19
WAIKATO GRC Starting at Nominations Close: Draw:
Cambridge Raceway 4:30pm Monday 16 September 2019, 12:00pm Monday 16 September 2019, 3:00pm
C0 Farmlands CopRice Series Heats - 375m - $1,365 For C0 greyhounds. The Final will be staged on 26th September 2019 for a stake of
$1,500. In the event of 15 or less nominations the Final only will be staged on the 26th September 2019.
C0d Greyhounds North Maiden Distance - 650m - $3,500 For C0d greyhounds
C1 Garrards Horse & Hound Series Heats - 457m - $2,505 For C1 greyhounds. The Final will be staged on 26th September 2019 for a stake of
$2,700. In the event of 15 or less nominations the Final only will be staged on the 26th September 2019.
C2d Greyhounds North Distance - 650m - $5,000 For C2d greyhounds, note C0d and C1d greyhounds may nominate
Office: (09) 2637077 - A/H ROBERT 021-255-9666 NIGHT MEETING
Friday, September 20
CHRISTCHURCH GRC Starting at Nominations Close: Draw:
Addington Raceway 12:00pm Tuesday 17 September 2019, 10:00am Tuesday 17 September 2019, 1:00pm
C2 Sprint Heats - 295m - $1,685 Final 27 September 2019 $1900
Christchurchgreyhounds.co.nz - Scratchings: (027) 4310117 LOW GRADE DAY MEETING
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