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Tony Digiorgio Australia (Verified User) Posts 1008 Dogs 25 / Races 0 24 Apr 2019 19:40
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There are plenty on a Wednesday and Saturday.
Mark Donohue Australia (Verified User) Posts 3236 Dogs 6 / Races 0 27 Apr 2019 20:34
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No replies from both CEOs.
On another note, its funny what money can do even in a drought. Country Tbred Racing is going well and second generation horse trainers are chasing better prize money. They can thank Troy Grant for it, while he was closing our doors. The Tbreds are still hooning off us and the Govt doesnt care. Its in on it !
Mark Donohue Australia (Verified User) Posts 3236 Dogs 6 / Races 0 01 May 2019 00:35
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Northern Rivers area is looking for middle distance dogs to race. The area is only getting 2-3 nominations so GRNSW is not creating a race for them. As Lara Bingle would say, where the bloody hell are you?
Mark Donohue Australia (Verified User) Posts 3236 Dogs 6 / Races 0 01 May 2019 07:27
Given that we look like having a total of about 110 pups to be sold, that means that a buyer has a 1 in 110 chance of winning a $40,000 race and as we know, not every pup will be ready to compete in the race series so the odds are actually even better than that, added Duclos.
An interesting comment to make.
Nathan Bendeich Australia (Verified User) Posts 1222 Dogs 13 / Races 0 01 May 2019 07:57
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Statistically 60% or more wont even run the 500 aswell
It still doesnt actually change the odds of being 1 in 110 from time of purchase
When the dust has settled all in all there will be around 5 heats If your purchase is sound and strong
You will then have a 1 in 40 chance approximately, at a guess
Arent these comments pointing out the obvious mark ?
Mark Donohue Australia (Verified User) Posts 3236 Dogs 6 / Races 0 01 May 2019 08:23
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I have a slightly different spin on it. It tells me that the whelping period might be too wide and/or too early if all dogs wont be ready. If theyre not ready ..... ??
I suppose thats the nature of the beast; the risk one takes like most things. Some dogs wont get 520m early in their preparation, hence the 400m race. Maybe Im overthinking it.
Mark Donohue Australia (Verified User) Posts 3236 Dogs 6 / Races 0 09 Jul 2019 23:31
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Any feedback on the Golden Muzzle Puppy Auction at Richmond ? A lot of buybacks? Anyone?
A breeder told me (second-hand hearsay) that one went for a substantial amount as well as some of the breeding stock weren't of the highest quality, but he criticises everything and everyone, lol.
Maybe Mark Duclos might be able to comment. Thanks in advance if you do. Cheers. Is there a website ? I'll have a look.
I had a quick look but only at the catalogue; 130 pages - looked really good.
Mark Donohue Australia (Verified User) Posts 3236 Dogs 6 / Races 0 10 Jul 2019 07:32
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I just heard that Mr Iemma may have resigned from the GRNSW Board.
Is $200k-$400k about right for being an Ambassador for GAP ?
Mark Kelly Australia (Verified User) Posts 107 Dogs 1 / Races 0 10 Jul 2019 10:54
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Mark Donohue wrote:
Any feedback on the Golden Muzzle Puppy Auction at Richmond ? A lot of buybacks? Anyone?
A breeder told me (second-hand hearsay) that one went for a substantial amount as well as some of the breeding stock weren't of the highest quality, but he criticises everything and everyone, lol.
Maybe Mark Duclos might be able to comment. Thanks in advance if you do. Cheers. Is there a website ? I'll have a look.
I had a quick look but only at the catalogue; 130 pages - looked really good.
Try this link it now has all results as a pdf. The 3 sales toppers all buy backs average price around $5900. Hope that helps Mark
Mark Donohue Australia (Verified User) Posts 3236 Dogs 6 / Races 0 10 Jul 2019 11:34
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Sandro Bechini wrote:
Mark Donohue wrote:
Carly wrote on another thread (Grading Policy),
"I didnt see The Catching Pen but apparently Tony Mestrov was on and said that prizemoney announcements would be made in June. I wouldve thought that to make informed comments about the draft grading policy we would need to know the prizemoney allocations.
How can we possibly comment on A1 and A2 being graded as the same and Provincial B and C the same, if we dont know whether the prizemoney is also going to reflect that they are the same?" End quote.
TAB C prize money increase is a step in the right direction, but long over due. As many will agree, TAB B p/m across the board for `Provincial Meetings' should be the next step.
Exactly Mark
You make the grass roots strong, the top of the tree will always end up stronger
You starve the roots, the whole tree dies
Does grass roots include non-TAB ?
Mark Donohue Australia (Verified User) Posts 3236 Dogs 6 / Races 0 13 Dec 2019 21:15
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A couple of positive announcements coming from GRNSW over the next few weeks . Stay tuned.
Rod Hampton Australia Posts 1626 Dogs 2993 / Races 11816 14 Dec 2019 03:03
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Could one of them involve Richmond?
Mark Donohue Australia (Verified User) Posts 3236 Dogs 6 / Races 0 14 Dec 2019 03:32
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Rod,
As far as I am aware, no. Im hoping both positive things to emerge, but the wheels turn very slowly.
However, I heard there are a few unhappy campers around Richmond, who are now making comments about due process.
Mark Donohue Australia (Verified User) Posts 3236 Dogs 6 / Races 0 18 Dec 2019 21:42
Mark Donohue Australia (Verified User) Posts 3236 Dogs 6 / Races 0 27 Dec 2019 12:37
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I think there has been political intervention on the MNC of NSW. I believed and was told that Wauchope was first in line to receive TAB status in early 2020 and beyond. Its a one turn grassed track, in between two other tracks and Sky Racing came out last year to check on lighting and was happy with what they saw.
Ive heard off a reliable person and another person in the industry and both were told that Taree is now going to receive TAB status. Does anyone know for sure? The latter stated that there would be a big spend to convert it to loam and fix the corner start whereas Wauchope is ready to go now.
Its no use me emailing the CEO because Im still waiting for responses from the last two emails.
Mark Wilcox Australia (Verified User) Posts 264 Dogs 1 / Races 0 27 Dec 2019 18:29
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Mark those tracks can get in the que of all the other proposed up grades that have not started,is all this going to happen.
Mark Donohue Australia (Verified User) Posts 3236 Dogs 6 / Races 0 27 Dec 2019 18:58
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Wauchope was supposed to get TAB status around the same time that Gunnedah received its status (3 or so years ago) and it doesnt need too much work done to it when compared to Taree. Wauchope was in front of Temora. What others are you referring to? Armidale is not likely to return....
Mark Wilcox Australia (Verified User) Posts 264 Dogs 1 / Races 0 27 Dec 2019 23:17
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MARK I am referring to all tracks in genral there is never any starting dates re grafton and Goulburn and as to tracks not needing to much work, most of them need knocking over not patched up.I agree you do need a good tab track up that way lets hope you get what is needed.
Valerie Glover Australia (Verified User) Posts 239 Dogs 2 / Races 0 28 Dec 2019 21:12
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Mark Yes you are right ? Mid North Coast Tracks have been waiting a long time since the promise of a TAB track, but I ask you and all, how many large one turn tracks do we ? the dogs need ? The greyhounds them selves need variation to keep them chasing as well, and there is definitely, not too much wrong with Taree, seeing it was built as a near copy of Richmond ; Going loam would suit most, even though it can , and has shown the climate supports a good grass surface, as it has always done ; By the way there is good loam available a short distance west of Taree, which would keep supply available and costs low ?? Tarre show it's viable to hold such meetings their noms hold up , to show this better than most ?? Every thing is there, good viewing ,tote,canteen bar all within public area, extra large car park, and what most don't have even the TAB tracks is room for dog walking ?? Which to all trainers is a blessing , Bob Glover
Mark Donohue Australia (Verified User) Posts 3236 Dogs 6 / Races 0 28 Dec 2019 21:23
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We dont have too many One Turn Tracks when we should have more, especially grassed ones. Yes, for a variation/variety, etc. Yes, good climate on MNC. Wauchope is central of the three tracks. Wauchope has pretty much the same as Taree. Grass suits most dogs
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