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20 Februar y 2019 Issue: 6

GAP UPDATE

STERILISATION REBATE

FROM THE STEWARDS

WA HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

PUBLIC TRIALS

WAGBOTA

HALSE DUO ON TOP IN PUPPY CLASSIC HEATSChris Halse-trained pair Feelin’ Alright and Kiss Me Linda both recorded PB times on their way to impressive victories in the heats of the Puppy Classic (520m) at Cannington last Saturday.

Feelin’ Alright was indeed feeling as her name suggests as she produced a fantastic run from box six.

She swept the lead at box rise and seized the front running position before holding out Spirit Monelli in the home straight to stop the clock in 29.90.

The result saw the talented black bitch recapture the form that saw her claim five wins on-the-trot between December and January.

Kiss Me Linda was equally impressive.

She launched straight to the head of field and shot away to put the race beyond doubt by the time they hit the back straight.

Kiss Me Linda rolled on to score by more than two lengths in 29.93.

She now has four wins and has only missed a podium finish once from 11 starts.

Earlier in the evening Jade’s Blade won the opening heat in 30.14.

The Joe Dailly-trained chaser finished strongly to defeat runner-up Jump In Line by two lengths.

KISS ME LINDA

FEELIN’ ALRIGHT

JADE’S BLADE

GAP UPDATE

If you have had your greyhound assessed and waiting for entry into GAP can you please make sure you have your C5 vaccination done and when completed please ring GAP on 9445 5399 to advise. Can you please make sure when you are dropping dogs off to GAP that you bring the 106 Form and the greyhounds registration card/paperwork.

Looking to retire your greyhound? Check out the chart below and start planning the transition.

Next available pre-assessment: Wait time from passed pre-assessment to entry into GAP:

Tuesday 26th February 2019

Approximately 2 weeksPlease note: All greyhounds must be pre-assessed before entering GAP. A greyhound must not have raced 14 days prior to the date it is booked for pre-assessment.

STERILISATION REBATE APPLICATION FORM

The Sterilisation Rebate application form can be found in the Registration & Forms section on the RWWA website. Click on the Greyhound tab followed by the Ownership & Leases sub section.

The direct link is: https://www.rwwa.com.au/home/documents/ind01/Sterilization%20Rebate%20Application.pdf

FROM THE STEWARDS

The Stewards would like the Greyhound Industry to take note of the following announcement.

Presenting a NSW named greyhound with the interim certificate from GWIC will no longer be accepted as a form of identification.

GWIC will no longer be issuing Interim Greyhound Identification Certificates for NSW named greyhounds.

The GWIC will now be issuing the Greyhound Identification Cards in the first instance.

Cards have been printed and issued for all greyhounds who had previously been issued with an interim certificate. As a result, the interim certificates should no longer be accepted as a valid form of ID.

CAMPINIDUSTY MACCROCODILE BOLT

WA RACING INDUSTRY HALL OF FAME 2019 INDUCTEES

The induction of Robert Peters, Gary Hall Jnr, David Hamer and Old Comrade are several of the highlights of the 2019 WA Racing Industry Hall Of Fame inductees that were announced today by Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA).

They are among twelve new members across the thoroughbred, harness and greyhound codes who will receive their accolades when the star-studded WA Racing Industry Hall Of Fame ceremony is conducted at Crown Perth on February 28.

The 2019 class of intakes in WA racing’s highest honor includes five horses, three associates, two trainers and one jockey, driver and greyhound.

Peters’ elevation is recognition for his unprecedented achievements and feats on the race track as a breeder, owner and administrator. He has amassed more than 1350 victories across Australia including over 200 at stakes level.

At the end of the last racing season Peters had won seven Perth Cups, nine Derbies, thirteen Oaks, four Kingston Town Classics, two Railway Stakes, an Australian Cup, Emirates Stakes and two Goodwood Handicaps.

Gary Hall Jr shares the privilege of becoming the second member of his family to join the elite of WA harness racing after his father Gary Hall Snr’s induction as a trainer in the 2014 intake.

Hall Jr has been Perth’s champion driver for nine seasons, a tally exceeded by fellow inductees Fred R Kersley (17), Frank Kersley (11) and Chris Lewis (10).

A winner of 54 Group races, including three Inter Dominions Championships, Hall Jnr is one of only five drivers to have passed the 2000 career wins mark in Western Australia.

Hamer’s elevation as a greyhound trainer is remarkable when you consider the Victorian-born arrived in Perth with no background or experience in the sport.

Hamer was a five-time leading trainer and prepared three Greyhound of the Year Champions: Pearl King (1980), Icy Monaro (1982) and Blue Echo (1984).

Hamer’s biggest win was the Group 1 Perth Cup with Legatee (1984).

Hamer’s star chaser, Blue Echo, who won 22 of 26 starts in WA, including seven feature races, will also be an inductee later this month.

Thoroughbred InducteesEasingwold (Horse)F (Ted) McAuliffe Old Comrade (Horse)R G (Bobby) Morley (Jockey)Robert Peters (Associate)

Harness InducteesGary Hall Jnr (Trainer/Driver)Jack Morris (Horse)John Hunt (Associate)Mick Lombardo (Associate)Norms Daughter (Horse)

Greyhound InducteesBlue Echo (Greyhound)David Hamer (Trainer)

DAVID HAMER

PUBLIC TRIALS

MANDURAH - All trials $5Monday Evening Booked Trials OnlyTrials commence 5.00pm On the arm / catching pen available.FINISH ON Race option lure available(Muzzle on, max-2 dogs, No additional tie on.) Stewards Trials (booked through Stewards Office) at approx. 6.30pmTrials must be booked and paid for via Greyhounds WA Mandurah Office in person or on 9581 7188 by 4pm Monday - unless Indicated**Bookings open 9am Tuesday.

Saturday Morning Booked Trials OnlyTrials commence 7.00am On the arm / catching pen available.FINISH ON Race option lure available(Muzzle on, max-2 dogs, No additional tie on.) Trials must be booked and paid for via Greyhounds WA Mandurah Office in person or on 9581 7188 by 6pm Friday.Bookings open 9am Monday.

CANNINGTON - All trials $5Tuesday Evening Booked Trials OnlyTrials commence 5.00pm On the arm / Catching Pen available.FINISH ON Race lure available(Muzzle on, max-2 dogs, No additional tie on.) Stewards Trials (booked through Stewards Office) at approx. 5.30pmTrials must be booked and paid for via Greyhounds WA Admin Office on 6350 4600 by 4pm Tuesday - unless Indicated**Bookings open 9am Thursday.

Thursday Morning Booked Trials OnlyTrials commence 7.00am On the arm / catching pen available.FINISH ON Race lure available(Muzzle on, max-2 dogs, No additional tie on.) Stewards Trials (booked through Stewards Office) at approx. 8.30amTrials must be booked and paid for via Greyhounds WA Admin Office on 6350 4600 by 4pm Wednesday - unless Indicated**Bookings open 9am Tuesday.

WAGBOTA

Richard Skipworth books have arrived. This is an example of the cartoon glossary of different Greyhound poses. WAGBOTA in the coming weeks be selling these books as part of our fundraising efforts. Limited numbers apply at this stage. If interested please contact someone from Committee so we have an idea on numbers. Jackie Wilson will have them on track Wednesday night to show. They are $35 each.

Reminder to all members WAGBOTA memberships are now due for new members to be eligible to vote at this year's AGM. Existing membership can also be renewed now for the upcoming 2019-20 season. For forms please see one of our Committee members, or alternatively email Mo at mo_marshall@hotmail.com for forms. Please remember to be eligible for the Roughie of the month you need to be a financial member.

A request has come through regarding trials – in the interest of achieving the best result, industry are asked that when at trials to let the lure driver know the level of dog you are trialling, e.g. Pups, first timers or race dog or fast race dog etc. In helping with this initial process we are hoping for the dogs to be trailed effectively without issue. Industry participants are encouraged to follow this.