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Issue 416 November 19, 2014

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 Contact Chris about: Function bookings, sponsorship, racing matters, feature races, close of nominations, trial times and bookings. 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

Contributions for Around The Circle should be forwarded to gbota@gbota.com.au by close of business on TUESDAY. Those wishing to join the mailing list may also email their details through to the same email.

IMPORTANT NOTICES

Bankstown Slipping Track Change of Hours town Slipping Track Change of Hours

From Tuesday 2/12/14 the following new opening hours apply: Tuesday 7.00 am to 8.30 am and 3.30 pm to 5.00 pm Thursday 7.00 am to 8.30 am Saturday and Sunday 7.00 am to 8.30 am

Slipping Track Change of Hours

Members Branch Attendance Bonus Scheme The Members’ Branch Attendance Bonus Scheme draw took place at Wentworth Park Saturday night, November 1, 2014 The winner of the draw was Michelle Shambler of the Auburn-Lidcombe Branch. Unfortunately, Michelle is not eligible to claim the $500 bonus prize. Remember Members, make sure you attend your Branch meetings, you have a chance every month to win the $500 bonus which is drawn at Wentworth Park on the first Saturday meeting of every month.

WENTWORTH PARK Westmead Children’s Cot Fund Benefits from Footwear, Leather & Allied Trades Fundraiser

17 November 2014

On Friday November 14 last the Footwear Leather and Allied Trades gathered in their numbers at Wentworth Park for a function on level 1 as part of their ongoing fundraising for Westmead’s Children’s Hospital to provide much needed help towards increasing the number of cots (beds) available to the hospital. More than 70 members of the group returned to Wentworth Park for this event which is now an annual undertaking at the venue and a major focus of their efforts to support the wonderful work of the Westmead’s Children’s Hospital. Dedicated and hardworking organiser of the event Bill Dale said they very much appreciated the opportunity to undertake this fundraiser at the venue, that it had always been a successful and enjoyable time with the excellent facilities and the added attraction of an exciting night of greyhound racing on offer.

The occasion included a sponsored race, the Westmead Children’s Hospital Cot Fund Stake a 520m grade 5 as race 3 on the program. The event was won by the Jodie Lord trained Cawbourne Kayono.

Craig Youll, Wentworth Park on-course photographer kindly provided the accompanying photograph showing the presentation made to connections after the event by Brian Hughes Chairman (left) and Neville Goodwin Secretary (right) of Footwear Leather and Allied Trades, with handler Ray Dixon.

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The next Wentworth Park $10,000 Maiden is set for heats on Sunday, November 23 twilight

meeting, (nominations closing Wed November 19) with Final Saturday, November 29.

Next series following this will be heats Monday, January 12 into Final Saturday, January 17,

2015. All series call for the Best 64 Maiden Greyhounds plus Reserves.

The NSW GBOTA is on Facebook, this is a great way to keep up to

date with nomination reminders, trial changes and nomination

extensions. Get on to Facebook today to keep up to date

BULLI

Bella Senora for Kings Langley trainer Adam wade beat a top class field in the Ladbrokes 400m final at Bull last Wednesday. Despite being the fastest heat winner Bella Senora supporters rubbed their hands in glee with the $6.10 on offer. Two Heats of the Ladbroke 1-4 wins series were conducted with Melinda Finn winning both heats with Winsome Mission & Winsome Jacko who produced a Kingston Town Cox plate finish when all hope was gone half way down the straight. Other winners on the night were Tui The Weapon breaking her maiden for Neville Brown. Classy Sahara went around at long odds and saluted for Jason Magri and Blue Revolver opened his account for Preston Rowles. In a good 5th grade 515m Fantastic Pete looks destined for bigger things for Jason Fletcher and the double figured odds didn’t stop Encosta Deplente getting the cash for Lorraine Perrin. Glenn Jenkyns kept his impressive Bulli record of late with Unleash De Magic and in the final race on the card Swazi made good use of the one box for Lisa Bont. Don’t forget at Bulli Friday trial sessions its breakfast at Bulli with Egg & Bacon Rolls cooked up for brekkie between 7.30am & 9am. Come to the Bulli Friday trials for a wonderful breakfast. Early reports are saying they are the best Bacon & Egg rolls going around. Nominations close this Friday at 9am for the Bulli Race meeting on November 26th Bulli To Wentworth Park heats will be run refer below. WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 26 BULLI 472M TO WENTWORTH PARK 520M 5th GRADE MINIMUM 2 WINS NO CITY WINS. ONE WIN OTHER THAN MAIDEN OF DISTANCE 400M OR FURTHER. FINAL WENTWORTH PARK FRI DEC 5 1ST $3300 2ND $700 3RD $330 Bulli Trials Friday only for the next few weeks while the boxes project work is carried out with Private trials available (Book by 5pm Thursday). Bulli also trials after each race meeting.

There will be no Tuesday trials until further notice. It is amazing how many greyhounds trial and race at Bulli that come out and win their next race start on other tracks. To keep up to date with Bulli upcoming events go to our website www.greyhoundsbulli.com Events are listed until the end of December. It all happens at Bulli.

Have a great Week.

Cheers Hully

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Road diversions are still in place around the Bulli track while road works to a

new estate take place. Those concerned can call the Club for further

information or directions.

BULLI – INSTALL OF SET 400m BOXES

Thanks to consultation with Local Council and GRNSW, Bulli Boxes project of permanently placing 400m start

in the ground & the reposition of 659m start will commence on Monday 10th November.

As work will be on the outside of the track the project will not affect any race meetings or Friday trial sessions

but there will be no trials on Tuesday November 11th or Tuesday November 18th.

The project will also include the installation of a finish lynx camera at the 1st section split that will also allow

for a head on camera to be in operation for the Bulli back straight in the future.

An upgrade to the timing equipment will also take place. The project is expected to take 2-3 weeks to

complete. The Club will forward on information or any changes as the project progresses.

Further information can be obtained from the Club.

MAITLAND

The East Maitland Business Houses Final – Spacecraft Continues to Fly High

Minnie Finn did not completely steal the show at Maitland last week with her track record breaker Winsome Prince, as Lorraine Atchison got a share of the limelight when her very talented sprinter Spacecraft ran a slick 25.10 to win the East Maitland Business Houses (1-4 wins) Final over the 450m. The betting was a battle between the winner at $2.40 and Beau Hedley’s Avondale Storm at $2.00 and the race was also a battle in two – the favourite led but Spacecraft is such a strong finisher and when parked behind the leader it was no surprise that he finished all over the top of the favourite, although in the end the favourite was a tad disappointing. The accompanying photo of the presentation was kindly provided courtesy of

Steve Whalland Race Images, Maitland on-course photographer. Maitland’s

Sponsorship and Promotions Manager Fred Robertson is shown, joined on his

right by the trainer’s sister Noelene Holloway, trainer Lorraine Atchison and

representative of the East Maitland Business Houses, who enjoyed a great day

of racing and hospitality for their annual sponsorship at the track.

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Track Record to Winsome Prince – 24.79!

On Thursday November 13 in a Maitland to Wenty heat

over the 450m Minnie Finn’s exciting sprinter Winsome

Prince, unbeaten in its previous 7 starts, smashed the track

record with a sizzling 24.79 run. This was a super effort,

bettering the previous record of 24.87 set by the top notch

Victorian multiple Group race winner Paw Licking in a heat

of the Maitland Cup on March 20 last.

Minnie Finn with Winsome Prince, and left to right Chris

McKay (GBOTA), Liam Parsons Maitland Track Curator and

Fred Robertson Maitland Sponsorship and Promotions

Manager. Photo courtesy of Steve Whalland, Maitland on-

course photographer.

Minnie commented on how good the racing surface was,

thanking Liam for his hard work, “the track is tip top,

number one, that’s why we come here and we’ll keep

coming back” she said.

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Steve Whalland Race Images kindly provided this great action

shop of Winsome Prince crossing the line for his track record

win.

Bondi Rescue Sprint Race at Wenty on October 31, 2009. Photo courtesy of Craig Youll.

Bondi Rescue were special guests on the night and as part of a special promotion they

competed in a sprint race down the Wentworth Park home straight.

MAITLAND

FLASHBACK

Double to Paul Camilleri in Maiden Heats Riverstone trainer Paul Camilleri won both heats of the 400m Maiden Series at Gosford on Tuesday November 11 with Cruzin’ Wham and Lightning Wham. Paul owns both greyhounds which are from the same February 2013 Magic Sprite x Eye Eye Dos litter. Cruzin’ Wham ran 23.55 at $11.40 to win by 3 ½ lengths from box 1- after a fair start the greyhound punched through a tight leading bunch to come off the back in front and came away in the end for an easy. Lightning Wham left nothing to chance jumping on the bunny to lead and win by 3 in 23.40. Congratulations to Paul on his double. The accompanying photo was kindly provided courtesy of Steve Whalland Race Images, on-course photographer at Gosford.

Cruzin’ Wham with Joe Cini who handled the greyhound for his good friend, owner / trainer Paul Camilleri, together with a representative of Snooze who sponsored the race – Photo Steve Whalland Race Images.

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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 info is correct at time of print Bulli (B) Ph: 0242671467 Wednesday Nov 26, (N) Close Fri prior @9am

Macro Meats Mdn Fnl 400m $1,080

Bulli to Wenty 5th Gg Hts 472m Min. 2 wins, no city wins. one win other than maiden of 400m or further $1,080 Fnl 5/12 $3,300

5th Gd Fnl 472m (Qualified 19/11) $1,800

Maitland (C) Ph: 0249337095 Wed, Nov 26 (T) Close Fri prior @9am

5th Grade Heats 565m $700 Fnl 4/12 $1,400

NG B8 Stake 450m( gds 1-4) $700

Maitland (B) Ph: 0249337095 Thurs, Nov 27 (T) Close Mon prior @9am

Blue Paws Mdn Fnl 450m (Qualified 20/11) $1,080 + $1,000 if eligible

Maitland Supporters Club Juvenile NG Fnl 400m (Qualified 20/11) Prize money: $2,080

Wallsend Quality Pet Food Centre 5th Gd Heats $1,080 Fnl 4/12 $1,250

4/5th Gd Stk 565m $1,400

Lismore (B) Ph: 0266214106 Friday, Nov 28 (D) Close Monday prior @ 9am

Mdns 420m & 520m $830 ea

635m NG B8 any gd $1680

420m & 520m NG B8 (Gds 1-4) $1400

420m NG 0-3 wins heats $1080 Fnl 5/12 $1180

Wentworth Park (A2) Ph: 0296497166 Friday, Nov 28 (N) Close Tuesday prior @ 9am

Gosford to WP 5th Gd Fnl 520m (qualified 18/11 $3,300

Wagga to WP 5th Gd Fnl 520m $3,300

4/5th Gd Hts 520m $3,500 Fnl 6/12 $4,650

Wentworth Park (A1) Ph: 0296497166 Saturday, Nov 29 (N) Close Tuesday prior @ 9am

4/5th Gd Fnl 720m Fnl from Richmond & Gardens. 1st Reserve Richmond $5,285

Mdn Fnl 520m (qualified 23/11 ) $10,000

FFA Stk 520m $5,450

Schweppes Summer Cup NG Hts 720m Group 3 - B24 + res. Priority entry to apply see web site. Seeding and guarding to apply. $6,000 Fnl 6/12 $25,000

Wentworth Park (C) Ph: 0296497166 Monday, Dec 1 (N) Close Wednesday prior @ 9am

Masters M1/M2 Stk & M3 Stk 280m $850ea

5th Gd Stk 520m (1 win only multiple events can be run) $540

Mxd Stk 720m 0-2 wins $700

280m NG B8 Gds 1-4 $700

Bathurst (B) Ph: 0263312201 Monday, Dec 1 (T) Close Wednesday prior@9am

Bathurst RSL 2014 Soldiers Saddle Semi Finals 520m (Qualified 24/11) $1,400

Murphy's Pre Ed & Rearing 4/5th Grade Fnl 307m (Qualified 24/11) $1,200

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

Buck Fever @ Stud Novice Mxd Hts 520m (0-1 win) $1,080 Fnl 8/12 $1,200

Soldiers Saddle Sunday Night Dinner NG Stk 450m B8 Gds 1-4 $1,400

Gosford (B) Ph: 0243234423 Tuesday, Dec 2 (N) Close Thurs prior @ 9am

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

Mdn Hts 515m $830 Fnl 9/12 $1,080

Lismore (B) Ph: 0266214106 Tuesday, Dec 2 (D) Close Thurs prior @ 9am

Mdn Fnl 520m (Qualified 25/11) $1,080

NG Stk 420m B8 Gds 1-4 $1,400

NG Stk 520m B8 Gds 1-4 $1,400

NG Stk 635m B8 (Any Grade) $1,680

Lismore (B) Ph: 0266214106 Wednesday, Dec 3 (T) Close Fri prior @ 9am

QUALLIES - Northern Rivers Vet K9 Reproduction Maiden Series PT’s not required to compete. Semis 9/12 final 16/12 $20,000

Maitland (C) Ph: 0249337095 Wed, Dec 3 (T) Close Fri prior @9am

Mdm Hts 400m $415 Fnl 11/12 $1,080

Maitland to WP 4/5th Gd Hts 450m min 2 wins, 1 graded of 400m or more max 1 A2 win allowed $540 Fnl12/12 $3,300

Bulli (B) Ph: 0242671467 Wednesday Dec 3 (N) Close Fri prior @9am

Goulburn to Bulli 5th Grade Fnl 472m (qualified 25/11) $1,080

Southern Engine Reconditioning 5th Gd Hts 400m 1-4 wins $1,080 Fnl: 10/12 $1,400

Maitland (B) Ph: 0249337095 Thurs, Dec 4 (T) Close Mon prior @9am

Commercial Hotel Morpeth Christmas Cup NG hts 450m 1-4 wins $1,400 Fnl 11/12 $1,500

Wallsend Quality Pet Food Centre Gd 5 Fnl 400m (Qualified 27/11 $1,250

George Devon Memorial NG B8 gds 1-4 $1,500

Gd 5 Fnl 565m (Qualified 26/11 $1,400

Temora (D) Ph: 0269771950 Friday, Dec 5 (N) Close Tues prior @9am

Belin's Bush to Bulli 330m hts (max 4) NG 1-5 wins no Cat A wins $300 Fnl 400m Bulli 17/12 $1,400

Here Comes Santa Mdn hts (max 4) 330m $250 Fnl 20/12 $600

Lismore (B) Ph: 0266214106 Friday, Dec 5 (D) Close Monday prior @ 9am

Mdns 420m & 520m $830 ea

635m Gd 5 $1400 420m & 520m NG B8 (Gds 1-4) $1400

Wentworth Park (A2) Ph: 0296497166 Friday, Dec 5 (N) Close Tuesday prior @ 9am

Dogs Only Gd 5 hts 520m (2-5 wins Dogs Series no Cat A wins $3,300 Fnl 13/12 $6,000

Bitches Only Gd 5 hts (2-5 wins Bitches Series no Cat A wins $3,300 Fnl 13/12 $6,000

Gd 5 Stake 720m $3,630

Bulli to Wenty Gd 5 fnl 520m $3,300

Wentworth Park (A1) Ph: 0296497166 Saturday, Dec 6 (N) Close Tuesday prior @ 9am

Gd 4/5 Fnl 520m (qualified 28/11 ) $4,650

NG B8 720m Any Grade (gds 1-5) min 6 runners $6,000

Schweppes Summer Cup NG Fnl 720m Group 3 ( Qualified 29/11) 25,000

Christmas Gift NG hts 520m Group 3 B32 + res priority entry to apply see web site, guarding to apply $5,450 Fnl 13/12 $25,000

Bathurst (B) Ph: 0263312201 Monday, Dec 8 (T) Close Wednesday prior@9am

Masters Stake 450m (Up to 2 as per flow of noms) $850

Novice Mixed Stake 450m 0-1 win 1,080

Bathurst RSL Soldiers Saddle NG Fnl 520m (Qualified 1/12) $10,000

Buck Fever @ Stud Novice Mxd Fnl 520m (Qualified 1/12) $1,200

NG 307m B8 gds 1-4 $1,400

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

Vine Venture Tours Distance Challenge 700m NG B8 any grade $1,680

Gosford (B) Ph: 0243234423 Tuesday, Dec 9 (N) Close Thurs prior @ 9am

Mdn Fnl 515m (Qualified 2/12) $1,080

Gd 5 Hts 400m $1,080 Fnl 16/12 $1,080

Gosford to WP Gd 5 hts 515m min 2 wins, 1 graded of 400m or more no Cat A wins $1,080 Fnl: 19/12 $3,300

Lismore (B) Ph: 0266214106 Tuesday, Dec 9 (N) Close Thurs prior @ 9am

Northern Rivers Vet K9 Reproduction Series Mdn semis 420m (Qualified 3/12) $830

Bob Thompsons 635m Dream Gd 5 Hts 635m $1,400 Fnl 16/12 $4,000

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 :

TAB B Meetings – 5th Gd at Heat venue. Minimum 2 wins (No Category A wins, excluding Mdn). Must have won a Gd event of 400m or greater to be eligible. Fnl at Wentworth Park $3300

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 Gd event of 400m or greater to be eligible. Fnl at Wentworth Park $3300

**Participants please note for Masters Racing (3.5years & over). Your nomination must specify Masters to be considered for these events. To nominate for additional race events please use additional preferences.