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Issue 460 September 2, 2015

Welcome to Around the Circle, the home of all the NSW GBOTA’s important information. This weekly newsletter is a point of reference for upcoming events at NSW GBOTA Tracks, nomination closing time and dates reminders, racing reviews and important industry information. The NSW GBOTA oversee Racing Operations at Wentworth Park, Bathurst, Bulli, Gosford, Lismore, Maitland, Appin Way, Gunnedah and Temora, the following publication centres on these tracks. Important Contacts Operations Manager Ellen Dwyer Ph: 02 8587 1210 ellen@gbota.com.au Racing Manager Chris McKay Ph: 02 8587 1202 chris@gbota.com.au Wentworth Park Race Night Office Ph: 02 9660 6232

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

Bathurst Race Day Office Ph: 02 6331 2201

Bulli Race Night Office Ph: 02 4267 1467

Gosford Race Night Office Ph: 02 4323 4423

Lismore Race Night Office Ph: 02 6621 4106

Maitland Race Day Office Ph: 02 4933 7095

Appin Way Race Day Office Ph: 02 4631 1394

Gunnedah Race Day Office Ph: 02 6742 1546

Temora Race Day Office Ph: 02 6977 1950

City-Parramatta GBOTA Branch

Members are reminded that the next Branch Meeting will be held on Sunday September 6th at Greyhound Social Club Yagoona at 7.30pm.

August Point Score Winners : Leading Greyhound : Stealthy Gypsy Leading Trainer : Tony Messina

Leading Owner : Robyn Hayes

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

Robyn Hayes Publicity Officer

ASSOCIATION NEWS

AUBURN-LIDCOMBE Branch

Members are reminded that the next branch

meeting will be held on Sunday September 6th at

8.00pm at the greyhound social club, Yagoona.

Leading greyhound for July was CALL ME BOZ with 12

points for JOE SAMMUT Racing Team.

Bruce Mc Grath

Publicity Officer

GBOTA members are reminded that submissions are now open for the member Greyhound of the year points score competition Once again the directors have given members a chance to win some fantastic money the categories for the competition areas follows - The members GOTY will receive $2000 plus a trophy

- Metropolitan GOTY will receive $800 Plus a trophy - TAB GOTY will receive $800 Plus a trophy

- Country GOTY will receive $800 Plus a trophy Others bonuses include $100 to the winning branch and if a member breeders one of the category winners they will also receive $100. If you have a greyhound that has been going well and you have been attending your branch meeting talk to your point score captain and have your greyhound nominated for this year’s competition. ANY POINTS NOT RECEIVED BY THE GOTY POINT SCORE CAPTAIN AS OF DECEMBER 1ST WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED For any enquires please contact Darren Curby G.O.T.Y P.S.C on 0418 644 527 or email darrencurby@optusnet.com.au

ASSOCIATION NEWS

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BULLI

A special reminder that Bulli nominations close this Monday at 9am as Bulli will race next on Thursday night September 10th. Bulli raced in the twilight zone last Friday with Londonderry trainers Anthony Azzopardi and Kristy Sultana both picking up winning doubles. Sultana got the cash with Hoosh Nar and the jackpot dog Paul Dozer picking up the nice $800 bonus. Azzopardi enjoyed a memorable night that included a Bulli double with Myrniong Plow and Asa Killa Queen before picking up the Group 2 Blacktop at the Gardens. With Asa Killa Queen and Paul Dozer both picking the nights 400m 5th grade heats other heat winners was Taipan Tracey for Adam wade setting up another good final at Bulli this Friday night. The much anticipated return of the Brett May prepared Hay Fergus attracted plenty of attention and this young flyer lost no admirers in a good 26.21 win over the 472m in another stepping stone to bigger things. Other winners on the Bulli card were Expressive for Craig Chappelow, Spring Murder for Harry Glynn added to his impressive record and another youngster Nangar Flame for Dennis Barnes recorded an eye catching win. Mark Azzopardi stepped up It’s A Bird to the 515m and punters jumped aboard for an all the way win. Bulli Nominations close this Monday at 9am for the race meeting on Thursday night September 10th with special events listed below. THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10TH

NOMINATIONS CLOSE MONDAY 9AM PRIOR FOR THIS RACE MEETING ON THURSDAY NIGHT SEP 10TH LADBROKES MONTHLY MEDAL 5TH GRADE 400M STRAIGHT OUT RACE $1080 + LADBROKES

BONUS $800 & RISING AFTER EACH RACE MEETING

BULLI 472M TO WENTWORTH PARK 520M HEATS 5TH GRADE MIN 2 WINS

INCLUDING 1 GRADED WIN OF 400M OR MORE NO A WINS. FINAL

WENTWORTH PARK WEDNESDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER 520M $3168 WINNER

0-1 WIN 515M $1080 WINNER

5TH GRADE 590M $1500 WINNER

BEST 8 400M $1400 WINNER

BEST 8 472M $1400 WINNER

GOULBURN TO BULLI FINAL HEATS GOULBURN 1/9

There will be no Thursday trials at Bulli on Thursday September 10th as Bulli will race that night Bulli Trials are on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s. (Amended in July). Book private trials by 5pm the day before please. HAS YOUR PUP BEEN TIMED OUT OF THE BULLI PUPPY BOXES WHEN EDUCATED With the recent upgrade to the Bulli timing you can now get an accurate time from the Bulli puppy boxes with the timer kicking in at the 1st section. The boxes have now become popular for young pups with the new timing. If you have a pup getting educated request a time from the Bulli puppy boxes. 16.20 is a flying puppy boxes run for those looking on a guide for improvement and the progression of your pup. What has your pup run at Bulli after being educated Bulli Trials are on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s. (Amended in July) To keep up to date with Bulli upcoming events go to our website www.greyhoundsbulli.com Cheers Hully

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GREYHOUND RACE MEETING

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Central Coast trainer Raelee Shearer is a breast cancer survivor and has made a decision to be

involved in raising funds for Cancer Council NSW as her way of giving something back.

Cancer Council NSW funds more cancer research than any other charity in the state. It also

provides many services that help everyone, especially cancer patients and their families.

Raelee will be hosting a Pink Ribbon Day Greyhound Race Meeting on Tuesday, 22 September

at Gosford Greyhound Race Club to assist Cancer Council NSW raise vital

funds to beat breast and gynaecological cancers.

The meeting has been sponsored by several businesses, stud masters, greyhound industry and

local community members.

There will be a feature race “Pink Ribbon Day Stake” for the Best 8, 5th Grade Bitches

nominated with the winner of the race receiving $2000.00, a presentation rug and trophy.

There will be a raffle, face painting, pink hairspray, pink nails, lolly guessing competition and

sno cones on the night and all money raised from the night will be presented to Cancer Council

NSW to support their work with patients and families who have been affected by this disease.

Entry tickets can also be pre-purchased prior to the fundraiser by contacting Raelee on 0415

098 443 at a cost of $5 per adult. Children under 18 are free. Proceeds from these ticket sales

go towards the fundraiser.

DONATE NOW:

If you would like to support Raelee in the Pink Ribbon Day Greyhound Race Meeting fundraiser,

donations can be made by either contacting Raelee via Gosford Greyhound Race Club, by

cheque payable to Cancer Council NSW (Event No. 51545) or online by credit card payment

using the following link: http://nsw.cancercouncilfundraising.org.au/Raeleepink click on

“donate” and follow the prompts. Donations over $2.00 are tax deductible.

GREYHOUND RACE MEETING

Auction items include . . .

STUD SERVICE to El Grand Senor STUD SERVICE to Spud Regis

kindly donated by Carolyn Jones kindly donated by Mark Grima

STUD SERVICE to Magic Sprite STUD SERVICE to Shakey Jakey

kindly donated by John Carruthers kindly donated by David Pringle

Bids to start at: $1500.00

STUD SERVICE to Smooth Fancy

STUD SERVICE to Spring Gun kindly donated by Anthony Azzopardi

kindly donated by Greg Board and Terry Kingcott

Bids to start at: $1000.00 Bids to start at: $500.00

All stud services have a reserve price

Bids to: raelees2@bigpond.com or 0415 098 443. BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL COB 4/9/15.

Late Mail . . .

Additional Auction items . . .

STUD SERVICE to Hostile Cape Hawke x Midori Mai Tai Pup

kindly donated by Jamie Chatterton 8mth old Brindle Dog, whelped 28/12/14

Bids to start at: $500.00 Eligible for Dapto Puppy Classic

All stud services have a reserve price Kindly donated by Vera Matic

Bids to start at: $800.00

Bids for additional auction items to: raelees2@bigpond.com or 0415 098 443. BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED

UNTIL COB 11/9/15.

If there is more than one bid for the same amount then the winning bid will be allocated by date and time

bid received. The winning bid amount will be donated to Pink Ribbon Fundraising Event for Cancer Council

NSW.

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

NSW GBOTA Ph: 02 9649 7166

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

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

Advertised Events - Events are subject to change without notice. Best endeavours are made to ensure information is correct at time of print

Wentworth Park (A2) Ph: 0296497166 Wed Sept 9 (N) Close Mon prior @ 9am

Ladbrokes.com.au NG fnl 520m 2-5 wins qualified 2/9 $4,500

Bulli to Wenty gd 5 fnl 520m qualified 4/9 $3,168

Maitland (B) Ph: 0249337095 Thurs Sept 10 (T) Close Mon prior @ 9am

Kurri Rural Pet & Produce gd 5 hts 450m $1,080 fnl17/9 $1,400 Masters Stake 450m up to 2 events $1,080

Bulli (B) Ph: 0242671467 Thurs Sept 10 (N) Close Mon prior @ 9am

Ladbrokes Monthly Medal Jackpot gd 5 400m (Best 8) $1,080. Event to carry Monthly Jackpot Pool as advertised on gbota.com.au on top of standard prizemoney

Bulli to Wenty gd 5 hts 472m no cat A wins, excl. mdn, min. 1 graded win over 400m or greater $1,080 fnl 16/9 $3,168

NG 472m B8 gds 1-4 $1,400

Mxd 515m 0-1 win $1,080

Gd 5 590m $1,500 Goulburn to Bulli gd 5 fnl 472m qualified 1/9 $1,200

NG 400m B8 gds 1-4 $1,400

Gunnedah (D) Ph: 0267421546 Sat Sept 12 (D) Close Tues prior @ 9.15am

B8 any grade 347m. Where greyhounds are of same grade, greyhounds with higher number of wins will be drawn, then if necessary, priority according to GRNSW Grading Policy. $500

Other events as per flow of nominations

Temora (D) Ph: 0269771950 Sat Sept 12 (D) Close Tues prior @ 9.15am

Temora Ex Services Club NG hts 457m open to all greyhounds incl. mdns $450 fnl 26/9 $800

Wentworth Park (A1) Ph: 0296497166 Sat Sept 12 (N) Close Tues prior @ 9am

Chairman's Cup Group 3 NG fnl 720m qualified 5/9 $25,000/$5,600/$2,800/$100

NG 520m B8 gds 1-4 $5,178

AAA Radiator Specialists gd 4/5 720m $4,855

Bathurst (B) Ph: 0263312201 Mon Sept 14 (T) Close Wed prior @ 9am

Masters 307m up to 2 events $1,080

Bathurst RSL Club gd 4/5 fnl 450m qualified 7/9 $1,200

Buck Fever @ Stud Mxd 520m 0-1 win $1,080

Ladbrokes Stayers NG 700m B8 any gd $1,400

Mdn 450m $830

Murphy's Pre Ed & Rearing NG 307m B8 gds 1-4 $1,400

Gosford (B) Ph: 0243234423 Tues Sept 15 (N) Close Thurs prior @ 9am

Ladbrokes Monthly Medal Jackpot gd 5 515m (Best 8) $1080. Event to carry Monthly Jackpot Pool as advertised on gbota.com.au on top of standard prizemoney $1,080

NG 400m B8 gds 1-4 $1,400

Lismore (B) Ph: 0266214106 Tues Sept 15 (N) Close Thurs prior @ 9am

Ladbrokes Monthly Medal Jackpot gd 5 hts 520m $1080. Fnl 22/9 $1150. Fnl to carry monthly Jackpot Pool as advertised on gbota.com.au on top of standard prizemoney

NG 520m B8 gds 1-4 $1,400

Masters 420m up to 2 events $1,080

NG 420m B8 gds 1-4 $1,400

Wentworth Park (A2) Ph: 0296497166 Wed Sept 16 (N) Close Mon prior @ 9am

Gosford to Wenty gd 5 fnl 520m qualified 8/9 $3,168

Bulli to Wenty gd 5 fnl 520m qualified 10/9 $3,168

Maitland (B) Ph: 0249337095 Thurs Sept 17 (T) Close Mon prior @ 9am

Kurri Rural Pet & Produce gd 5 fnl 450m qualified 10/9 $1,400

Morpeth Heritage Cup gd 4/5 hts 450m $1,150 fnl 24/9 $1,500

Bulli (B) Ph: 0242671467 Fri Sept 18 (N) Close Tues prior @ 9am

NG 590m 0-3 wins $1,500

Mxd 472m 0-1 win $1,080

NG 400m B8 gds 1-4 $1,400

NG 472m B8 gds 1-4 $1,400

Gd 5 hts 400m 1-4 wins $1,080 fnl 25/9 $1,350

Wentworth Park (A1) Ph: 0296497166 Sat Sept 19 (N) Close Tues prior @ 9am

Bob Payne Sprint Sprint Group 2 NG hts 520m B32 + res. Priority entry to G1 & G2 winners of 450m to 595m events in past 12 months. Blind draw, guarding to apply. Where less than called for nominations are received, GRNSW & NSW GBOTA reserve the right to determine the number of heats. $5,178 fnl 26/9 $40,000

AAA Radiator Specialists NG 720m B8 any gd $5,700

Bathurst (C) Ph: 0263312201 Mon Sept 21 (T) Close Wed prior @ 9am

Ladbrokes Monthly Medal Jackpot gd 4/5 618m $700. Event to carry Monthly Jackpot Pool as advertised on gbota.com.au on top of standard prizemoney

Vic Hotel Encouragement gd 4/5 450m no wins last 5 starts $575

Gd 5 520m $540 Mdn 307m $415 Murphy's Pre Ed & Rearing gd 4/5 hts 307m 1-4 wins $575 fnl 28/9 $600

Gosford (B) Ph: 0243234423 Tues Sept 22 (N) Close Thurs prior @ 9am

Masters 400m up to 2 events $1,080

NG 731m 1-4 wins $1,680

NG 515m B8 gds 1-4 $1,400

Pink Ribbon Day gd 5 515m bitches only best 8 no Cat A wins $2,000

Lismore (B) Ph: 0266214106 Tues Sept 22 (N) Close Thurs prior @ 9am

Ladbrokes Monthly Medal Jackpot gd 5 fnl 520m qualified 15/9 $1150. Fnl to carry monthly Jackpot Pool as advertised on gbota.com.au on top of standard prizemoney

NG 420m&520m B8’s gds 1-4 $1,400 ea.

Mxd 420m 0-1 win $1,080

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

Above events are Special Events, indicate ‘No’ when nominating if you do not want to be considered

Important Notices: ^Home & Away series: Final at Wentworth Park $3168 (4% GRNSW Animal Welfare & Integrity Levy deducted) TAB B Meetings – 5th Gd at heat venue: Minimum 2 wins (no Category A wins, excluding mdn). Must have won a graded event of 400m or greater to be eligible. TAB C Meetings – 4/5th Gd at heat venue: Minimum 2 wins (maximum of 1 Category A2 win, no Category A1 wins, excluding mdn). Must have won a graded event of 400m or greater to be eligible.

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

All thanks to Ladbrokes.com.au

$70,000 in additional prizemoney to date thanks to Ladbrokes