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Kennel
CAPERS
EDITION 105 | DECEMBER 2021
Zinfandel
quinella in
the Brian
Johnstone
2021 Brian Johnstone
Race review page 4
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
SA's National Straight Track Championship review - page 5
Greyhound and Run of the Month - page 9
TEAM MEMBERS AND BUSINESS
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ADMINISTRATION INTEGRITY
Chief Executive Officer
SCRATCHINGS Matt Corby: (08) 8243 7114
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Call (08) 8243 7133 des.jonas@grsa.com.au
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Executive Assistant
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Marketing Manager
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to 6.00pm james.norris@grsa.com.au
Racing Secretary
Tuesday – 8.30am to 9.00pm
Fiona Jarzabek: (08) 8243 7151 (Grading, Breeding, Futurities)
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Contact Dr Greg Moore BVSc
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CEO'S UPDATE
by, CEO
Matt Cor
An Unusual Christmas
At the end of another Covid-impacted year, with the looming realisation that we may be saying the same
thing in 12 months, it’s important to reflect on what matters and what doesn’t. At the top of the list of things
that matter is that we have been able to continue to race continuously despite the threat, from time to
time, of interruption due to some form of lockdown. Having just come from a short trip to Melbourne,
it’s also clear to me that we have been spared the psychological drain of extended confinement due to
restrictions. I wonder how many South Australians would even be aware of the existence and/or extent of
curfews in that state.
And so, as we approach Christmas, now is a time to put aside petty quarrels and competitive tensions to
place our focus squarely on what needs to be done in the months ahead, as a united industry, to continue
to secure our opportunity to race and keep Covid out of our system. Sadly, the light at the end of the
tunnel is further away than it appeared some weeks ago, and a lot can still go wrong if we don’t remain
diligent and responsible in the way we manage things. Let’s look out for each other.
A Merry Christmas to all of you and your families.
Matt Corby
CEO, Greyhound Racing SA
An official publication of Greyhound Racing SA
matthew.corby@grsa.com.au
NEWS
Brother and sister act claim Group 3 feature
ANGLE PARK
It was a brother and sister feature race quinella at Angle
Park on November 25 when litter mates Zinfandel Bart
for Cherylee Barber and Zinfandel Nikki for Gavin Harris
ran first and second in the prestigious Group 3 Brian
Johnstone Final.
The siblings are owned in the same interests by Stewart
and Cherylee Barber and Gavin Harris and are beautifully
bred by Cherylee, being by Barcia Bale out of Zinfandel
Zara who only had the 9 starts before injury ceased her
racing career but not before she won 6 races including the
SA Bred Doug Payne Feature and Christmas Sprint in 2017.
Race favourites for the event however were the Victorian
duo of Earthworm Jim and Nike Apache trained by Keith
Hellmuth with the other fourth spots filled by the Ben
Rawlings team with Simply Chaos, Spring Drama, Garry’s
Chaos and Blue By You making up the high quality field of
sprinting youngsters.
As the start was affected Zinfandel Bart came out running
from box 5 and raced forward towards the lead. He was
challenged on the inside by his sister, Zinfandel Nikki while
Earthworm Jim tried to hold a forward position along the
inside after a moderate start. Simply Chaos, Spring Drama
and Nike Apache all moved to midfield as the first turn
came up. Zinfandel Bart accelerated into the bend to race
to a clear lead followed by “Nikki” and Earthworm Jim while
Nike Apache found himself out 4 and 5 wide due to
some interference.
Into the back straight and Zinfandel Bart adopted catch
me if you can tactics and raced away from his rivals with
Zinfandel Nikki in hot pursuit. Nike Apache ranged up
along side his kennel mate Earthworm Jim as they battled
out third. Off the back straight and Zinfandel Bart was not
looking like being caught, Zinfandel Nikki was holding
second but being challenged by Nike Apache who ran to
third however went for a run to the inside of “Nikki” and
clipped heels and lost ground allowing Earthworm Jim third
spot on the track.
Entering the front straight and Zinfandel Bart was in no
danger going down to the finishing line a clear and
dominant winner by 4 lengths in a slick 30.50 for the 530m
journey. His sister held on well for second while Earthworm
Jim ran a handy third followed by the luckless Nike Apache
back in fourth.
Zinfandel Bart was the most inexperienced greyhound in
the series but showed great improvement and class being
undefeated through the Heat and Semi Finals, taking out
the feature Final in dominant style and claiming the $25,000
first prize. “ Bart” has now had 6 starts for 4 wins with career
prizemoney of almost $32,000.
This event was introduced in recognition of former
Adelaide Greyhound Racing Club Chairman, Brian
Johnstone who passed away 13 years ago. Brian was a true
ambassador and great administrator for SA greyhound
racing. He was involved with Angle Park from the early
1970’s and served many years on the Adelaide Greyhound
Racing Club Committee.
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SA pair to head to the National Straight Track Champs
MURRAY BRIDGE
The best straight track greyhounds in the State
gathered at Murray Bridge on December 7th
chasing the $5,000 first prize, the honour of being
named the best in the State and to represent SA
on the National stage in a few weeks at Capalaba
in Queensland for the NSTC.
In a high quality Final the David Peckham trained
Aston Olenna from Mt Gambier was sent out
a warm favourite after his dominant Heat win,
drawing the coveted red box and trying to
complete two straight track titles in the same
year. His main challengers in the market were the
Tim Richards trained He’s On Fire, who also won
his Heat in fine fashion, Patched for Nicole Price
which has been in red hot form and 2nd Reserve
Urana Meat Loaf which gained a start from box 7
for Tracie Price also from the South East.
As the start was affected the wide boxed
greyhounds looked to get the best of the jump
with He’s On Fire (6), Urana Meat Loaf (7) and
Threaten (8) for Ben Rawlings racing to the lead.
Aston Olenna began safely and looked to move
forward in the race. Mid race Urana Meat Loaf
took the clear lead from the chasing pack with
Aston Olenna making ground, unfortunately he
stumbled and fell ending his winning chances.
Three quarters of the way through and Urana
Meat Loaf was going well in the lead, He’s All
Purpose for Tim Richards had moved to second
along the rails, Patched and Threaten were
battling out third while My Name’s Craig for Ben
Rawlings was beginning to hit top gear from mid
field as they charged to the winning post. Just
prior to the line He’s All Purpose had claimed
Urana Meat Loaf for the lead and was being
hailed the winner however from the clouds came
My Name’s Craig through the middle to claim
the victory with a brilliant turn of foot. The son of
Mepunga Blazer and Proven Scary ran a handy
19.26 for the victory, starting at the amazing odds
of $13 considering he was one of the three Heat
winners from last week. He defeated He’s All
Purpose by a neck with Urana Meat Loaf hanging
on for third a further 1½ lengths away.
My Name’s Craig is owned by the Beach Worm
Capital Syndicate, managed by Tyson Panagiotou
and has been racing in fantastic form for the Ben
Rawlings kennel. He has now won 10 races from
33 starts with 14 placings and prizemoney around
$26,000.
Both My Name’s Craig and He’s All Purpose
after running first and second in the SA Final
at Murray Bridge will join two representatives
from Healesville (GRV), Richmond (GRNSW),
and Capalaba (Racing QLD) for the NSTC
Final at Capalaba worth total prizemoney of
$37,500 ($25,000 to the winner) on Sunday 19th
December. We wish the SA greyhounds, trainers
and connections the best of luck in Queensland
as they do SA proud.
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NEWS
Racing Report
Racing Manager Shaun Mathieson
AGRC/MURRAY BRIDGE SUMMER CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL OF
DERBY AND OAKS FINALS
SUNDAY, 12TH DECEMBER
FIRE AT ANGLE PARK
Things are heating up at Angle Park during the two weeks
After three Heats of the 2021 AGRC/Murray Bridge Country leading into Christmas with the introduction of six rich
Summer Derby over the 455m and two heats of the 2021 events over the 530m, 595m and 730m distances.
AGRC/Murray Bridge Country Summer Oaks also over the
Dubbed the “Festival Of Fire”, the series will provide
455m were conducted last Sunday, this Sunday’s meeting
opportunities for the best 48 nominations for the 530m trip, the
looks to be a sensational night of racing.
best 28 nominations over 595m, and the best 8 nominations for
The box draw for the Summer Oaks and Derby worth $5,000 a 730m event. Separately, Heats and Final of a restricted event
were conducted oncourse last Sunday at Murray Bridge: (0-5 wins), running from Saturday morning to Thursday night,
will provide a separate opportunity for that category of runner.
Box Draw for Oaks -
1. Mallee Dreamer Tony Rasmussen The Festival of Fire series will commence on Thursday,
2. Spring Line Tony Rasmussen December 16, continue into the Saturday timeslot and then
3. She’s A Hotshot Troy Murray culminate in 5 Finals and a special stayers event carrying a
4. Springvale Maddi Cherylee Barber collective purse in excess of $100,000 the following Thursday
5. Little Purpose Lisa Rasmussen night (December 23). As a new event, the Board has resolved
6. Zinfandel Nikki Gavin Harris that the top-up amounts for this series will sit outside the
7. Weblec Star Neville Loechel Wagering Activity Payments (WAP) model. This means that the
8. Spring Agatha Greg Board majority of the stakemoney for the series will be additional
9. Buzz Along (1st Res) Barry Stewart to the guaranteed return that has already been committed to
10. Zipping Abilene (2nd Res) Steven Brook industry through the WAP model.
Box Draw for Derby - Conditions –
1. Rogue Player Steven Brook
• Greyhounds must be SA trained.
2. Midnight Blast David Peckham
• Greyhounds must be in South Australia as of midnight
3. Spring Illusion Greg Board
1st November 2021 to be eligible (greyhounds that have
4. Express Black Tony Rasmussen
not had their first training amendment lodged that are in
5. Springvale Max Gavin Harris
SA at this time will be eligible)
6. Shall Not Troy Murray
7. Spring Ammo Greg Board • All races will be Non Penalty
8. Fantastic Keary Ossie Chegia
9. Midnight Bandit (1st Res) David Peckham Events -
10. Aston Carlos (2nd Res) Matt Payne THURSDAY 16TH DECEMBER
Greyhound Racing SA and the Murray Bridge GRC thank the – NOMINATIONS CLOSE ON MONDAY 13TH DECEMBER
support of the Adelaide Greyhound Racing Club in sponsoring THE ASHES (530M) – Best 16 nominated – selected by the
the Country Summer Oaks and Derby this year. GRSA Grader – no reserves – Maidens ineligible – maximum
Also on the program will be the $4,000 Murray Bridge of two Heats – guarding applies for Heats
Anniversary Cup run over the 530m. It is a Free For All event Heats Thursday 16th December – Final Thursday 23rd
and Non Penalty and features a quality line up of sprinters. December (1st $20,000, 2nd 5,800, 3rd 2,900)
THE INFERNO (530M) – Next Best 32 Greyhounds (By
Weighted Points Score only - if same rating determined by
most race wins go in then by Graders discretion) – Reserves
with Maidens ineligible – maximum four Heats guarding
applies for Heats
Heats Thursday 16th December – Final Thursday 23rd
Follow us on December (1st $10,000, 2nd 2,900, 3rd 1,450)
THE BONFIRE (595M) – Best 12 nominated – selected by the
GRSA Grader – no reserves – Maidens ineligible – maximum
of two Heats – guarding applies for Heats – 8 dog Final
Heats Thursday 16th December – Final Thursday 23rd
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December (1st $15,000, 2nd 4,400, 3rd 2,200)
THE FLAME (595M) – Next Best 16 Greyhounds (By Weighted
Points Score - if same rating determined by most race wins
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go in then by Graders discretion) – Reserves - Maidens are
eligible – maximum two Heats guarding applies SA SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIP
Heats Thursday 16th December – Final Thursday 23rd
December (1st $10,000, 2nd 2,900, 3rd 1,450)
IN JANUARY
Remaining events determined by nominations received for Owners and Trainers are reminded of the domiciliary clause
other events. on the SA Sprint Championship coming up in January.
SATURDAY 18TH DECEMBER To be eligible a greyhound must have been domiciled in
– NOMINATIONS CLOSE ON WEDNESDAY 15TH DECEMBER SA for a period of not less than 76 days out of the 150 days
immediately prior to the time fixed for the finalising of
THE SPARK (530M) – Best 64 nominated (0-5 wins only) – nominations and drawing of fields. (Nationals policy adopted)
selected by the GRSA Grader with reserves – Maidens are
eligible – maximum of eight Heats – guarding of Heats apply The date going back 76 days is 20th October as nominations
(Greyhounds are not eligible if have a race start on Thursday close on Monday, 3rd January 2022.
16th December) The $5,150 Heats are scheduled to be run on Thursday, 6th
Heats Saturday 18th December (City B prizemoney) – Final January, with the Final to be run on Thursday, 13th January.
Thursday 23rd December (1st $10,000, 2nd 2,900, 3rd 1,450) Total prizemoney for the listed Final will be $22,000.
Remaining events determined by nominations received for • Nominations close on Monday, 3rd January 2022 at 9.00am
other events. with GRSA.
THURSDAY 23rd DECEMBER
– NOMINATIONS CLOSE MONDAY 20TH DECEMBER JOHN GRAY FINAL IN JANUARY
THE BLAZE (730M) – Open Event– selected by the GRSA The time-honoured John Gray series will be held in January
Grader – reserves – Maidens ineligible with $3,585 Heats run on Thursday, 13th January and the
$14,275 Final on Thursday, 20th January.
Thursday 23rd December – Best 8 (1st $10,000, 2nd 2,900, 3rd
1,450, Unplaced $400) The series is for Grade 5 greyhounds over the 530m journey.
Finals – The Ashes, The Inferno, The Bonfire, The Flame and • Nominations for the Heats close on Monday, 10th January
The Spark 2022 at 9.00am with GRSA.
Remaining events determined by nominations received for
other events. FEATURE GOLDEN MAIDEN
GRSA reserves the right to vary conditions of Heats as SERIES IN JANUARY
required based on nominations.
The Feature Golden Maiden Series will be held in January
over the 531m journey. The 1,450 Heats will be run on
KATE’S A SCANDAL XMAS
Sunday, 16th January with the $5,000 Final on Sunday,
23rd January.
SPRINT ON THURSDAY Nominations for the Heats close Wednesday, 12th January with
GRSA at 9.00am.
30TH DECEMBER SA BRED DOUG PAYNE FEATURE
On Thursday, 30th December the feature at Angle Park will
be the $14,275 Kate’s A Scandal Xmas Sprint Free For All ON JANUARY 27TH
(N/P) over the 530m.
GRSA advise that the $14,275 Doug Payne SA Bred Feature
Nominations close with GRSA at 9.00am on Friday, Free For All (Non Penalty) will be run on January 27th.
24th December.
• Nominations close on Monday, 24th January 2022 at 9.00am
with GRSA.
HEATS GAWLER CLASSIC ST LEGER HEATS ON THURSDAY
2021 – 531M ON FRIDAY 10th FEBRUARY
31st DECEMBER A reminder to trainers that the St Leger Heats for greyhounds
whelped on or after 1st July, 2019 are to be run on Thursday,
The $2,200 Heats of the Gawler Classic 2021 – 531m will 10th February with the Final on Thursday, 17th February.
be run on Friday, 31st December with the $4,500 Final on Prizemoney for the St Leger series is – Heats - $5,150 and the
Friday, 7th January. This series is for greyhounds paid up for Final - $14,275.
Classic 2021.
• Nominations close with GRSA at 9am on Monday, 7th
Nominations for the Heats close Wednesday, 29th December February
with GRSA at 9.00am.
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RACING REPORT
LOW GRADE FEATURES IN CHANGE TO ANGLE PARK
DECEMBER AND JANUARY SATURDAY’S THIS MONTH
The next low grade series at Angle Park is a Grade 6 series Greyhound Racing SA only has one fortnightly Saturday
over 530m with $3,260 Heats on Thursday, 30th December morning in December which was programmed on Saturday,
with the $5,150 Final on Thursday, 6th January. 11th December with no racing on Saturday 25th December
due to Christmas Day.
• Nominations for the Heats close Friday, 24th December at
9.00am. This would give us a 4 week gap until our next Saturday
meeting in January. GRSA has liaised with Racing Queensland
In January we will run a Mixed Masters series at Angle Park
who advised that they are prepared to swap their fortnightly
over 530m with $3,915 Heats on Thursday, 20th January with
Townsville meeting with ours for Saturday, 18th December
the $5,150 Final on Thursday, 27th January.
which will give SA a 3 week gap before and after our Saturday
• Nominations for the Heats close Monday, 17th January meetings.
at 9.00am.
Trials will remain on Sunday, 12th December due to staffing at
Angle Park and trials will now be on Sunday, 19th December
LOCAL MATCH RACE due to the race meeting. GRSA will update this to industry
closer to the dates.
SERIES “THE SA EASTAR” GRSA appreciates the support in regard to this change from
IN APRIL
Racing Queensland, the Townsville GRC and Sky Racing. The
date changes are listed below -
The SA Local Match Race series coined “The SA Eastar” will be Delete: Angle Park – Saturday 11th December 2021 (TAB)
held on Thursday night, 14th April (Easter) at Angle Park. Morning
Add: Angle Park – Saturday 18th December 2021 (TAB)
Eligibility for South Australian local greyhounds will be Morning
based around the Nationals conditions. They will need to be
trained in SA 76 days out of the last 150 prior to the close of
nominations. MOUNT GAMBIER TO RACE ON
Selection for this series will only be based around winning MONDAY 27TH DECEMBER
times at Angle Park. For greyhounds that have run over the
530m at Angle Park on any meeting since 1st November, 2021 With Christmas Day falling on Saturday, 25th December
their fastest winning time will be recognised and put them on this year all the Metropolitan thoroughbred racing will be
the list for selection. scheduled for Sunday, 26th December which will mean there is
no spot available for our normal Mount Gambier Day meeting.
The head to head matches will be decided based on the final
listing and nominations. Match 1 will be 1 v 4, Match 2 will be 2 In liaising with Sky Racing we have been able to move this
v 3, Match 3 will be 5 v 8 and Match 4 will be 6 v 7. There will day meeting to Monday, 27th December which is still a
be no manual selection from the Grader. The top 4 seeded Public Holiday and provides a great opportunity for the local
greyhounds will be rewarded with more prizemoney. community to support the club.
The overall winner of the local Match Race series will be The date changes are listed below -
offered a spot in the State of Origin Match race series (SA V Delete: Mount Gambier – Sunday 26th December 2021 (TAB) Day
Vic) in September so long as it is nominated and eligible to Add: Mount Gambier– Monday 27th December 2021 (TAB) Day
represent SA subject to changes.
Winners of match races – Match 1 – 1 v 4 $4,500, Match 2 – 2 v GRSA SKY WEEKLY SCHEDULE
3 $4,000, Match 3 – 5 v 8 $3,500, Match 4 – 6 v 7 $3,000
There will be no unplaced money. Overall SA Eastar winner
TO CHANGE FROM 1ST
(based on overall times) - $6,000, second $2,500, third $1,500,
Runner Up’s $500.
DECEMBER 2021
From the start of this month (December), the Sky weekly
Those greyhounds that have won at Angle Park since 1st
schedule of greyhound racing in South Australia has changed.
November 2021 are (Top 12) – (updated 8/12/21)
The first two Sundays of any month will routinely be
1. Fantastic Victor – 30.28 - 2. Victa Grosso – 30.29 - 3. Don’t
scheduled at Murray Bridge with the remaining Sundays
Tell Lies – 30.32 - 4. Fly For Trix – 30.33 - 5. Ned’s Chance-
being allocated to Gawler. The primary reason for the change
30.33 - 6. Mallee Magic 30.39 - 7. Victa Reid 30.43 - 8. Charlie
is about providing both of those Clubs with an accessible
Brother – 30.44 - 9. Victa Emma – 30.44 - 10. Harbor Blues –
weekly timeslot which helps them to cultivate a strong base of
30.48 - 11. Zinfandel Bart – 30.50 - 12. Springvale Maddi – 30.50
local patronage.
In regard to trialling at these Clubs, when we race at Gawler
on the Friday they will trial on the Thursday before. When
we race at Gawler on the Sunday they will trial on the Friday
before. Murray Bridge trialling dates will remain unchanged.
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Group 3 win highlights a big month for Bart
Greyhound of the Month for
November was Zinfandel Bart for
trainer Cherylee Barber who was
undefeated for the month, highlighted
by his brilliant win in the Group 3 Brian
Johnstone Final in late November.
The son of Barcia Bale and Zinfandel
Zara had four starts for the month
without tasting defeat. He started
the month by winning his Maiden at
headquarters over the 530m when
he showed determination to come
back and win after being headed. He
then stepped out in the Group 3 Brian
Johnstone series winning his Heat in a
handy 31.07 when leading throughout.
He improved in the Semi-Final, again
leading throughout running a slick 30.61
before he stepped out as an eachway
chance in the Final. After jumping to
YHOUN
the front again, Zinfandel Bart proved RE
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too hard to pass in the Group 3 feature
going on to win by 4 lengths in a
flying 30.50 showing vast improvement November
throughout the month. ZINFANDEL BART
OF
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At the end of the month Zinfandel Bart’s E MO NT TRAINER CHERYLEE BARBER
record stood at only 6 starts for 4 wins
and earnings of just under $32,000.
Don't Tell Lies leads all the way to award
The Run of the Month for November
was Don’t Tell Lies for trainer Lauren
Harris for her fantastic winning
performance in the Leigh Rogers
Feature Final at Angle Park on
Thursday, 4th November.
Beginning from box 6 the daughter
of Fernando Bale and Quest For Glory
pushed hard early to run to the front at
the winning post on the first occasion.
Taking on a high quality field of young
sprinters she was hardly challenged as
she led throughout and raced away with
the win by over 4 lengths in a brilliant RUN
30.32 for the 530m journey. OF THE MONTH
November
DON'T TELL LIES
TRAINER LAUREN HARRIS
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Kennel Capers DECEMBER 2021 9
NEWS
KURT DONSBERG CHANGE SA BRED FUTURITY PAYMENTS
OFF ATTENDANCE DUE TO – DUE FRIDAY 17TH DECEMBER
RACE SCHEDULE The next batch of futurity payments are due on Friday, 17th
December and there are three series for which payments
With the change in the race schedule from December our need to be made. Forms have been sent out for those
Oncourse Photographer, Kurt Donsberg will restrict his eligible greyhounds.
attendance at the Murray Bridge Straight Track on Tuesdays
The payments due are:
to only when there are Feature Heats and Finals conducted
and focus on the Friday and Sunday events at Gawler and Breeders 2022 – Final Payment - Pups Born Jan 20 to June 20
Murray Bridge.
This payment is for greyhounds for which the first two
Those wishing to take a photo when Kurt is not in attendance Sustaining Payments have been made. The Final Payment is
after the event please liaise with the stewards on the day/night. $121 per greyhound.
Classic 2022 - Second Payment - Pups Born July 20 to Dec 20
TRIALLING OVER XMAS AND This payment is for greyhounds for which the first Sustaining
NEW YEAR Payments have been made. The Second Sustaining Payment
is $55 per pup or a Final Payment of $121 can be made at this
This year Xmas day falls on Saturday, 25th December with stage.
Sunday, 26th December being Boxing Day. Due to critical
staff being unavailable on the Sunday there will be NO trials Breeders 2023 – First Payment - Pups Born Jan 21 to June 21
at Angle Park over this weekend. The First Payment is due for Breeders 2023. All SA Bred
With New Years Day falling on Saturday, 1st January there will greyhounds born in the above period are eligible to make this
be NO trials at Angle Park on this day, however, they will be payment.
moved to the Sunday, 2nd January. The First Payment is $27.50 per pup or a “one-off” Final
payment of $121 can be made at this stage.
ICG MEETING NEXT FRIDAY If you have not received anything and think you should have,
The next ICG meeting will be held next Friday, 16th December or if you have any questions, please contact Futurity Co-
with an agenda to be sent to the panel shortly. ordinator, Caralyn Fielden.
The Industry Consultative Group discuss topics of a more
strategic nature and has the opportunity to communicate with
2022 GAWLER PRODUCE STAKES
the GRSA Board directly. After nominations were closed for the 2022 Gawler Produce
Stakes there were 119 nominations. We will have guaranteed
MOUNT GAMBIER Final stakemoney of $22,000 with an estimate for the total
series prizemoney around $40,000.
NOMINATIONS – CROSS The series is for greyhounds whelped in 2020. The racing
BORDER ONLY EFFECTIVE dates for this series will be Heats on Friday, 10th June 2022,
Semi-Finals on Sunday, 19th June and the Final on Sunday, 26th
MONDAY 6TH DECEMBER June 2022.
The second lot of payments will be due on the Friday 28th
With the recent update by the SA Government over the January 2022 with the third and final payment due on the
weekend of 4th and 5th December regarding Interstate Friday, 1st April 2022.
persons requiring to test on entry into SA then isolate prior
to a negative result being confirmed before attending the
race track, GRSA will only accept nominations from those GREYHOUND OF THE YEAR ON
with a Cross Border Exemption (as a cross border community
member) effective immediately, Monday 6th December.
SATURDAY 5TH FEBRUARY AT
GRSA is hopeful that the restrictions for those Interstate participants ANGLE PARK AGAIN THIS YEAR
is reduced in the coming weeks to ensure ALL Interstate trainers The date has been set for the Greyhound of the Year
can participate at our Mount Gambier meetings. function at Angle Park again this year on Saturday night, 5th
February 2022.
GRSA & GAP OFFICE TO The GOTY awards night is always a great night and this is
CLOSE AT 1PM ON XMAS EVE anticipated to be extremely exciting with another wide open
count for the top awards. It’s a night not to be missed.
(24TH DECEMBER) Please note that the Saturday Morning race meeting will be
Please be advised that the GRSA Administration and conducted at Gawler on this day to allow the set up at Angle Park.
GAP Office’s will close at 1pm on Friday, 24th December
(Xmas Eve).
Can participants ensure all your GAP and Administrative
business is taken care of prior to close on this day.
10 Kennel Capers DECEMBER 2021COMMENTS ON NOMINATIONS GREYHOUND PROPERTY 'NANNY' –
MARKED “ONLY” ROLLAND PARRY
A few years ago the Grading Review Panel agreed that some At the recent ICG meeting, it was proposed to enquire to
trainers were using the comments box to influence the grading industry if any retired or current participants would be
of fields in particular Grade 5 Only for all their greyhounds. potentially interested in assisting in helping at a greyhound
trainers property to give trainers the opportunity to take
The panel previously resolved that “Only” would be leave or go on a holiday.
disregarded over all distances and the grading be left to the
Grader. (Masters Only or Juvenile Only will be accepted as this Rolland Parry has advised that he is interested in assisting
is for a specific type of race) trainers with this option. If interested in contacting Rolland
please do so on 0402869343.
If trainers put “Only or no start or leave me out” then the
appy
grader will grade as normal and if a greyhound would
H
be graded into a mixed event based on race wins then
he will leave them out based on the trainers request. The
more information provided to the Grader allows for him to
HOUR
accommodate those requests.
WINNING GRADE 6 RACES IN ORDER AY 4PM TO 7PM
MONDAY TO FRID
GRSA reminds trainers to win their grade 6 events in order at a
specific venue. ND AY 2PM TO 6P
M
SATURDAY AND SU
For the venues that allow two Grade 6 wins trainers need to
ALL TAP HOUSE WBEIN E
win a Grade 6 over one distance and then a Grade 6 over R $ 5 | MEMBER 4
$ 50
PINT OFBEBER $ER
S
BEER
6 | MEMBER 5
$ NON-MEM
the other distance. If a greyhound wins a Grade 6 and then NON-MEM
a Grade 5 then they will lose their Grade 6 over the other
distance at that venue.
RE-GRADING FOR ALL TRACKS
AND DISTANCES
Re-grading will occur for all tracks and distances for Grade 3 If you
KNOW
or higher greyhounds.
A trainer can apply for a re-grade after two unsuccessful
nominations over the corresponding distance. If having met
this criteria the responsibility is on the trainer to apply for a something or of someone who is
re-grade prior to the close of nominations. Only one distance involved in illegal practices
will be considered for a re-grade per meeting.
DAISH IRRIGATION & FODDER
VOUCHERS FOR MURRAY BRIDGE
The Murray Bridge GRC has been able to secure some $100
TELL
us in absolute confidence so
vouchers from their sponsor Daish Irrigation & Fodder to be
that we can investigate and if
used on Heat and Final series’ over the next 12 months. necessary prosecute
In the All Tracks calendar these races will be highlighted
which is a terrific initiative of the Murray Bridge GRC. And help us
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Sound good, contact 0417 878 511 to discuss further details.
Kennel Capers DECEMBER 2021 11INTEGRITY
Integrity
Compliance
and Welfare
Derek Kordick
COVID-19 •
•
Aged and vulnerable customer demographic;
Contact with a wide (and unknown) demographic in the
A lot has happened since my last article in the COVID-19 community in so far as health is concerned;
space. Since SA reduced border restrictions on 23
November 2021, it released guidance to businesses for • Small, highly mobile workforce with presence at multiple
assessing the risk of COVID exposures in general businesses venues;
and venues. The advice, comprising a matrix of variables, • Racing has vital economic significance to SA;
must be used by businesses to assess the level of exposure
(and type of response) should a COVID-19 transmission event • The health and well-being to the SA community is vital
occur. The considerations include – (as we serve the community);
- Is the Contact (the person exposed) vaccinated? • Since 23/11/2021, there is community transmission that is
consistent with SA Health modelling;
- Was the contact actual touch, under 1.5m or over 1.5m?
• As late as 4/12/21, the SA Government reinforced the
- Was the duration of the contact less than 1 minute, less need for vaccination due to the new variant;
than or more than 15 minutes?
• The push for vaccination is not limited to certain people
- Did the contact happen outdoors or indoors (and if or workforces. It is the entire community;
indoors, what is the area of the space)?
• GRSA has close contact with interstate (and vulnerable
- Was the Case (the person carrying COVID-19) or the interstate) people at higher risk;
Contact wearing masks?
• Premier Marshall, on 4/12/2021, said: "We [have] to be
The range of results, being the type of response to the flexible. This is a disease which loves indecision”;
exposure) could be that the Contact need not do anything,
up to quarantining for 14 days. • The Chief Health Officer, on 4/12/2021 said: "Until
the whole world is vaccinated, we will continue to have
Being vaccinated or not is a major part of the process and opportunity for variants of concern";
determines if the Contact can continue with no further
restrictions or must at least isolate until a negative COVID-19 • SA moved from an elimination to suppression model that
test. By way of example – person A is unvaccinated. Person relies heavily on people (and businesses) to monitor their
B is vaccinated. A and B talk to person C who is carrying own exposure risks and manage them;
the virus. They both talk to C for 3 minutes and are under • Between employees, industry, patrons and employee-
1.5m apart with all wearing masks. They are inside a venue. industry members, it is extremely difficult and
Under the assessment matrix, person A is considered an unreasonable for GRSA to try to manage multiple and
unvaccinated close contact and must quarantine for 14-days. remarkably different requirements on vaccination.
Person B is considered casual contact and only quarantines
until a negative COVID-19 test. You see practical examples of GRSA, however, recognises that it is also difficult to have a
this on the SA Health COVID-19 website. one size fits all approach to these things. Therefore, if you
are a registered person and you feel you need to apply
If you apply the above example to a real-world situation, for for an exemption, there is a process to do so. These are
example a kennel house, it is clear that an exposure in that considered on a case-by-case basis, so it is impossible to
location could take out the majority of participants and staff give you a list of circumstances where an exemption would
at one exposure event. For those who are quarantining for be considered. But the process starts with the application
14 days, this is a significant burden for them and the ability for so we can fairly consider all options. Please follow the steps
GRSA to run meetings for that period is jeopardised. on the application form to correctly lodge your application.
This is why being vaccinated is a cornerstone of the GRSA will not consider verbal or email requests for
assessment process. exemptions. Please use the application form.
Subsequently, the GRSA Board implemented a COVID-19 Information about the announcement can be found on our
vaccination policy, operational from Boxing Day 2021. It website, under the News tab. The policy can be found on
requires evidence of a 1st COVID-19 vaccination. In our website under the Integrity tab, then select Rules and
implementing this policy, GRSA had to consider many Policies and scroll to the Policies heading. The link is the
variables to try to achieve the best fit for everyone – work, COVID-19 Response Policy. If you believe you are eligible
industry and patron/spectators. Some of these were: for an exemption, you must make an application on the
form available from our website, under the Industry tab, then
• Our customer facing operations (racing and hospitality); select Forms and scroll to the Applications heading. Under
12 Kennel Capers DECEMBER 2021Applications, the link is Application for Exemption to COVID-19 GRSA will notify the Applicant he/she is eligible to receive
Vaccination Policy. treatment and/or rehabilitation funding under the Scheme
and will make a single lump sum payment of the treatment
and rehabilitation funding either –
QR CODE CHECK IN A. To the Applicant in full; or,
Thank you to everyone doing great work checking in to our
B. To the veterinary surgeon for treatment (up to $1,200.00
venues. In coming weeks, to assist GRSA to implement the
for Surgical Procedures or $200.00 for Off-Course Treatment)
COVID-19 reopening roadmap, you may be asked to check in
and to the Applicant for rehabilitation funding (where it
more than once. For example, if you attend a special event,
relates to Surgical Procedures). It is the responsibility of the
you may be asked to check in to our venue and then check
Applicant to satisfy all costs due to the Veterinarian that are
in to the event. This is to assist us to better determine where
over $1,200.00 for Surgical Procedures or $200.00 for Off-
an exposure occurred. Please remember that GRSA does not
Course Treatment (the Gap-fee).
have access to your QR Code check in data (via the mySA.
gov app). It is only working with SA Health that we are put in Once an application has been approved by GRSA and
the picture on managing an exposure. funding paid to the Applicant (and/or the Veterinarian);
GRSA may place a penalty on the greyhound in the
OzChase system that will prevent the greyhound from being
TRACK INJURY REBATE SCHEME (TIRS) nominated for meetings.
There is an updated Track Injury Rebate Scheme policy (that The above is a summary of the key points of the policy. For
can be found on the webpage, under Integrity, then Rules full details, please refer to the policy.
and Policies and then under the Policies tab). You can use the
current TIRS forms for any application.
This Scheme applies to all registered persons and
MIXING MEDICATIONS
greyhounds, where that greyhound is injured at a meeting in An Industry member very helpfully let me know about a
South Australia, and the circumstances of the injury meet the recent GWIC (NSW) Disciplinary Action Decision in the matter
eligibility criteria of the Scheme (called Eligible Injuries). of Jason Carter (decided 10 November 2021). Mr Carter
faced charges of providing medication to greyhounds that
The Scheme now allows -
resulted in undue suffering. The penalty was a 6-month
(a) 100% of the reasonable treatment costs for the Surgical disqualification.
Procedure (defined) for the Eligible Injury up to a maximum
Mr Carter treated some greyhounds for parasites. Mr
GRSA payment of $1200.00; and,
Carter used Equimax (a brand of Ivermectin) for worms
(b) $50.00 per week towards the rehabilitation of the and Comfortis for fleas. The result of administering these
greyhound for the duration of the rehabilitation period medications were that the dogs died, due to the levels of
prescribed by the Veterinarian, up to a maximum of six (6) toxicity produced using the products.
weeks ($300.00); or,
The takeaway from this is, please always be mindful –
(c) 100% of the reasonable treatment costs for the Off-
• Do not use medication or treatments that are not meant
Course Treatment for the Eligible Injury up to a maximum
for animals other than dogs;
GRSA payment of $200.00. (Note – the rehabilitation payment
does not apply to Off-Course Treatment). • Use extreme caution mixing treatments – see your vet;
(Applicants can apply to GRSA for funding by – • Remember the treatment might – intended or not –
result in a positive substance detection – see your vet.
(i) Fully completing the TIRS Application Form; and,
(ii) Proving any supporting documentation required by GRSA
including – Thinking of making
A. All clinical notes from the Veterinarian;
changes to your kennels?
B. Itemised invoices for veterinary treatment, with receipts
for either the full amount of the Veterinarian’s invoice; or, Some changes to your kennels may
(where applicable) the Gap-fee. need Council approval.
Application for funding under the Scheme must be submitted If you need help or advice please call
to GRSA by email or post to Animal Welfare (that administer
the Scheme).
GRSA's Derek Kordick on 8243 7116
Kennel Capers DECEMBER 2021 13INTEGRITY
Stewarding
and Licensing
Des Jonas
Six important New Licences - November 2021
Owner: Lee Minuzzo (N) , Ben Ford (N), Samuel Hill (N), Mark Thorp
rule changes (N), Shane Rosling (N), Tyson Murphy (N), Jason Jackson (N),
Simon Merrett (N) , Brendan Eime (RA), Brennan Howie (N), Alex
Moore (N), Brad Salisbury (N), James Eime (N), Natalie Collins (N),
Rodney Wachtel (N)
The new Greyhounds Australasia National Rules have now
been endorsed by the GA Board. The updated rules will Owner Attendant: Nicholas Lalli (U), Isabella Watkins (U)
come into effect on Monday 31st January 2022.
New Registration Syndicate Names: Cant stop the boogies, Discreetly
Following are some of the rule changes that would be of Vieira, I me thor
particular importance to industry. We ask all participants to
read the summary of important changes. I will be speaking Breeders: Mike Wittholz (R)
with Trainers individually at race meetings over the next two
*Number in brackets is used to identify licensed owners that are
months to discuss concerns and can also be contacted via new to that particular syndicate.
phone on 0487 189 366 or email des.jonas@ grsa.com.au. (P) Provisional Only (N) New Licences (R) Renewals
These rules are outlined below and on the following page. (U) Upgrade of License (DG) Downgrade of License
(RA) Re Apply (T) Transfer from interstate.
A full list of New and/or Substantially Amended Rules can be
viewed on our website or obtained from Reception at Angle
Park. I also will have copies available at race meetings. Racing Statistics - November 2021
MARRING: 4
FAILING TO PURSUE: 5
UNSATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE: 1
SWABS TAKEN NOVEMBER 2021: 129
SIX IMPORTANT RULE CHANGES
30 [NP] Similar to Barking Muzzles This is a new provision which, except for a veterinarian using a Barking Muzzle for the
WA LR105A prohibited sole purpose of examination or treatment, and except in circumstances approved by a
Controlling Body, makes it an offence for a person to use a Barking Muzzle on a greyhound.
145(3) [83A(3)] Treatment prior Rule 145(3) uses the terminology used in other racing codes of “clear day” (which the
to an Event relevant definition in rule 9 defines as “a 24 hour period from 12.00am to 11.59pm”) as
opposed to “day prior to the day of an Event” (see existing 83A(3)), so that rule 145(3) reads:
“No person without the permission of the Stewards may administer or cause to be
administered any injectable substance to a greyhound at any time during the one clear day
prior to 12.00am on the day of an Event that it is nominated to compete in.”
159(7) [NP] Offences relating This new provision provides that the luring and baiting offences contained in subrules 159(1),
to luring and (3) and (5) are “absolute liability” offences, such that the references to “live animal”, “animal
baiting carcass”, “part of an animal” and “animal material” refer to the fact of the existence of each
of those conditions, whether or not the charged person knew or believed of the applicable
condition. Absolute liability offences do not permit a defence of “honest and reasonable
mistake of fact” being relied on. Absolute liability for these offences is consistent with a
stronger regulatory approach for these extremely serious matters that have the ability to
significantly damage the reputation and ongoing longevity of greyhound racing.
14 Kennel Capers DECEMBER 2021NEWS
127 [69, 69A] Period of Rule 127 is a new rule that deals with the period of suspension to be imposed for marring or
suspension to failing to pursue. The rule reads:
be imposed for
“Subject to rule 125 [69B], where, in the opinion of the Stewards, a greyhound is found
marring or failing
to have marred or failed to pursue the lure during an Event the Stewards must impose a
to pursue
period of suspension in respect of the greyhound, which is to be recorded as part of the
identification record as follows:
(a) in the case of a first offence, 28 days at the track where the offence occurred and until
the completion of a satisfactory trial; or
(b) subject to rule 128[70], in the case of a second offence, 28 days at all tracks and until
completion of a satisfactory trial; or
(c) in the case of a third or subsequent offence, three months at all tracks and until the
completion of two satisfactory trials.”
This is a substantial change to the marring and failing to pursue penalty structure. Previously,
a first offence was a suspension for 28 days (at the track where the offence occurred) and
the completion of a satisfactory trial, a second offence a suspension for three months (at all
tracks) and the completion of a satisfactory trial, and a third or subsequent offence was 12
months suspension (at all tracks) and until the completion of a satisfactory trial. The new rule
proposes that the first offence be a suspension of 28 days at the track where the offence
occurred and the completion of a satisfactory trial. A second offence is a suspension of 28
days at all tracks and the completion of a satisfactory trial. The third or subsequent offence
is a three months suspension at all tracks and the completion of two satisfactory trials.
The rationale behind this amendment is to enable greyhounds a better opportunity to
continue racing should the greyhound be a repeat offender under these rules.
Failing to pursue by reason of injury (Rule 125 [rule 69B]) will still apply if applicable for the
first failing to pursue offence only. The term ‘suspension’ (in Rule 125 [rule 69B]) has been
replaced with the term ‘stand-down’.
Marring and failing to pursue penalties are no longer dealt with separately, they are now
combined. A greyhound’s first penalty may be for failing to pursue, its second for marring,
and third for failing to pursue, or any combination of the two.
159 [Compare Offences relating There is significant change that has been made to the way in which luring and baiting offences are
with rule 86B, to luring and dealt with in new rule 159 (the main new provision dealing with luring and baiting) compared to
NP, 86C(4) and baiting existing rule 86B. In relation to that:
86C(5)]
• all offending under existing rule 86B (1) involving either a live animal, animal carcass or part of
animal require a mandatory minimum 10 years disqualification, which penalty can be reduced if
there is a finding of a “special circumstance” being in existence.
• there are now in the new rules to be three tiers of seriousness of offending (respectively dealt
with at subrules (1), (3) and (5) of rule 159), which have differing potential consequences in terms of
penalty. These are, simplified:
o subrule (1) - relevant offences involving a “live animal”: minimum life disqualification (DQ), and
that penalty is unable to be reduced;
o subrule (3) - relevant offences involving an “animal carcass or part of an animal”: starting point
minimum 10 years DQ; that minimum DQ period can be reduced to a lesser DQ period if one or
more special circumstances are found to exist at the time of the offence;
o subrule (5) - relevant offences involving anything containing “animal material” – starting point
minimum penalty of a DQ (but for no required specific period), and the starting point minimum
penalty of a DQ can be reduced to a lesser penalty totally within the decision maker’s discretion if
one or more special circumstances are found to exist at the time of the offence.
• there are explanatory “Notes” after subrules (3) and (5) which respectively inform the reader
that “part of an animal” includes “skin, hair, bone, blood, faeces, urine or flesh”, and that “animal
material” means “any processed and/or tanned and/or cured skin or hide of an animal and does
not include anything that contains animal bone, blood, faeces, urine or flesh”;
• in subrule (4) there is now explanation in relation to what “special circumstances” can and
cannot include – the matters that may be special circumstances (for the purpose of subrules (3)
and (5)) are those that exist at the time of the offending and relate to the objective nature of the
offending, and it is also made clear that they do not include subjective matters like the contribution
that a person may have made to the greyhound racing industry, or the impact of a DQ on a
person’s livelihood.
174 [NP and 95] Penalties This rule specifically provides that a “reprimand (sometimes known as a warning or caution)” is a
specific type of penalty which can be imposed by a Controlling Body or the Stewards.
Kennel Capers DECEMBER 2021 15PROJECTS UPDATE
Projects Update
Strategic Projects Manager Scott Wuchatsch
Transition to
Synthetic Lure
At the Greyhounds Australasia (GA) meeting in
July, GRSA gave a commitment to the other States
to transition to a synthetic lure, becoming the last
remaining state to do so.
Since that time, management has been investigating
various synthetic lure options to replace the existing
blue, yellow and white sheepskin, which is currently in
use at all SA tracks for races and trials.
These investigations initially attempted to replicate the
look of the existing lure with a fake sheepskin, however,
it quickly became apparent that sourcing a material that
was durable enough to withstand finish-on races and
trials was going to be difficult.
The outcome of this search has ultimately lead
management back to the lure that is currently in
operation in four states, the lure otherwise known as the
‘Octopus’, currently in use in NSW, Queensland, WA and
Tasmania.
The advantage of this type of lure is that (a) it is easily
sourced, (b) we know that it is accepted by participants
and it works, and (c) it provides for some consistency
across multiple States in terms of the presentation of
the lure.
GRSA is now committed to this lure for rollout at some
point in January, with the actual specifics of the rollout
being discussed over the coming weeks, including at the
ICG meeting next week.
Whilst GRSA has committed the local industry to this lure
in the short-term, it is expected that a review process will
take place on a regular basis (via the ICG) which could
discuss alternatives if participants are not satisfied with
the new lure.
Black caps available
Over the next week, examples of the Octopus lure will
be distributed to all SA Clubs for display in their patron
buildings, to give participants the opportunity to view
the new lure prior to its use for trials and races.
GRSA is still investigating supply of smaller lure that can
from GRSA
be used for home training purposes and will advise
accordingly once some options have been sourced. Both black and white caps with
GRSA logos are available from
GRSA at a cost of $10.
16 Kennel Capers DECEMBER 2021Christmas
FESTIVAL OF
FIRE
DECEMBER 23
ANGLE PARK
THE ASHES THE BONFIRE
530m – Best 16 (Grader Selected) 595m – Best 12 (Grader Selected)
Open Event (2x Heats & Final) Open Event (2x Heats & Final)
1st $20,000 - 2nd $5,800 - 3rd - $2,900 1st $15,000 - 2nd $4,400 - 3rd - $2,200
THE INFERNO THE FLAME
530m – Next Best 32 (by WPS Rank) 595m – Next Best 16 (by WPS Rank)
Open Event (4x Heats & Final) Open Event (2x Heats & Final)
1st $10,000 - 2nd $2,900 - 3rd - $1,450 1st $10,000 - 2nd $2,900 - 3rd - $1,450
THE SPARK THE BLAZE
530m – Best 64 730m – Best 8 Nominated
0-5 Wins (8x Heats & Final) Open Event
1st $10,000 - 2nd $2,900 - 3rd - $1,450 1st $10,000 - 2nd $2,900 - 3rd - $1,450
6 EXCITING FEATURES ON ONE NIGHT
CONDITIONS OF THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE
• Greyhounds must be trained in South Australia
• Greyhounds must be in South Australia as of midnight 1st November to be eligible
(greyhounds that are in SA at this time but not lodged with a Training amendment will be eligible)
• ‘The Ashes’, ‘The Inferno’, ‘The Spark’ & ‘The Bonfire’ events - Heats on Thursday 16/12, Final
on Thursday 23/12
• ‘The Spark’ event - Heats on Saturday 18/12, Final on Thursday 23/12
• ‘The Blaze’ event will be held on Thursday 23/12 (No Heats)
• Greyhounds can only compete in one of the five (5) advertised 530m and 595m events
• Maiden’s ineligible for ‘The Ashes’, ‘The Inferno’, ‘The Bonfire’ and ‘The Blaze’
• All races are Non-Penalty
Kennel Capers DECEMBER 2021 17WAP announcement – Kennel Capers – December 2021 release
WAP payment update for October 2021
WAP announcement – Kennel Capers – December 2021 release
The Wagering Activity Payment (WAP) for the month of October 2021 amounted to $306,000, taking
total
The payments
Wagering for the year
Activity past $1(WAP)
Payment million.forIt the
is the fourth
month ofstrong
Octobermonthly
2021 result in a row;
amounted however, taking
to $306,000, there
are
total payments for the year past $1 million. It is the fourth strong monthly result in a row; however, lifted
The Wageringsome signs
Activity that wagering
Payment (WAP) is beginning
for the month to reduce
of now
October that
2021 New South
amounted to Wales
$306,000,and Victoria
taking have
total payments
there for the year
past $1 million.
COVID restrictions. GRSA obviously hopes for continued
are some signs that wagering is beginning to reduce now thatstrength
New Southin wagering,
Wales andbut will be
Victoria looking
have lifted
closely
It is the at any trends
monthly that can
result in abe gleaned
row; however, from the
there November
are some results.
COVID restrictions. GRSA obviously hopes for continued strength in wagering, but will be lookingthat New
fourth strong signs that wagering is beginning to reduce now
South Wales and Victoria have lifted COVID restrictions. GRSA obviously hopes for continued strength in wagering, but will be looking
closely at any trends that can be gleaned from the November results.
closely
Theat any trends that
calculation forcan
thebemonth
gleaned from
is as the November results.
follows:
The calculation for the month is as follows: Current Month
Current Month
Net Wagering Revenue * $2,436,000
Net Wagering
MultipliedRevenue
by * $2,436,000
X
WAP Benchmark Return
Multiplied by (50%) X
50%
WAP Benchmark
equalsReturn (50%) 50%
=
Payout
equals =
$1,218,000
Payout
less $1,218,000
Prizemoney
less ^ $748,000
-
Prizemoney
Trainer Fees^ $748,000
$90,000
-
Trainer
Breeder Fees
bonuses $90,000
$74,000
Breeder bonuses
Total payments to Participants $74,000
$912,000 $912,000
Total payments to Participants
Equals $912,000 $912,000
=
WAP for the month
Equals =
$306,000
WAP for the month $306,000
* Net Wagering Revenue is the combination of all corporate race field fees and Tabcorp product fees, less the
fees associated with the generation of Tabcorp product fee from wagering on interstate racing product.
* * Net
Net Wagering
Wagering Revenue
Revenue is the
is the combination
combination of corporate
of all all corporate race
race field
field feesfees
andand Tabcorp
Tabcorp product
product fees,
fees, lessless
thethe
fees
fees associated
associated with thewith the generation
generation of Tabcorp
of Tabcorp product product fee wagering
fee from from wagering on interstate
on interstate racingracing product.
product.
^ Prizemoney includes payments to winners, places und unplaced of all South Australian races. Following
^ Prizemoney includes payments to winners,2020,
places und unplaced of
forallfeature
South races
Australian races. Following feedback
^ feedback from
Prizemoney participants
includes in December
payments additional
to winners, places undmoney
unplaced of all South is averaged
Australian over the
races. year.
Following
from participants in December 2020, additional money for feature races is averaged over the year.
feedback from participants in December 2020, additional money for feature races is averaged over the year.
The
The table
table below
below shows
shows the the
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position for theforyear
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year to date.
date.
The table below shows the total WAP position for the year to date.
Month Indexed Net NWR x 50% Returns WAP WAP
Month Wagering
Indexed Net NWR x 50% (ex WAP)
Returns WAP YTD
WAP
Revenue
Wagering (ex WAP) YTD
(NWR)
Revenue
(NWR)A B C B less C
($’000)A ($’000)B ($’000)C B($’000)
less C ($’000)
($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000)
Jul 21 2,224 1,112 870 242 242
Jul 21
Aug 21 2,224
2,326 1,112
1,163 870
973 242
190 242
432
Aug21
Sep 21 2,326
2,488 1,163
1,244 973
968 190
276 432
708
Sep21
Oct 21 2,488
2,436 1,244
1,218 968
912 276
306 708
1,014
Oct 21 2,436 1,218 912 306 1,014
Distribution ofTrainers
Distribution between WAPandPayments
Owners between Trainers and Owners
GRSA would like
Distribution to remind
between all participants
Trainers that receive a WAP that the payment is the equivalent of prizemoney.
and Owners
GRSA would like to remind all participants who receive a WAP that the payment is the equivalent of
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WAP to third parties is reflective of OzChase records and is as follows:
payments.
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follows:
ordinarily forward on payments to owners on your own accord, then you DO need to do the same for the WAP.
Each remittance will include the name of the dog for which the WAP is being made.You can also read
