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The NSW GBOTA Group and Feature Races

The History of Group Racing.

Group Racing was originally conceived in 1990 as an initiative of the Australian Greyhound Racing Association (AGRA).

Between 1990 and 1995, AGRA applied criteria to all Australian feature events and AGRA member clubs promoted their Group events to varying degrees. However, there was no formal recording of the events defined as having Group status at this time.

In 1994, AGRA agreed to the appointment of a Group Racing Co-ordinator (Brenton Scott the current Executive Officer of the NSW GBOTA who still holds the Group Racing co-ordination position). As a result of Mr Scott's appointment, AGRA commenced the formal promotion of the “Group Racing format”.

Since 1995, the profile of Group Racing has steadily increased and today, Group Racing success is clearly accepted as the pinnacle of excellence in terms of elite greyhound racing performance.

For details of all AGRA Member Clubs, Group Races and relevant criteria visit the AGRA website at http://www.agra.com.au/ .

NSW GBOTA Group Races

The NSW GBOTA has Group Race criteria applied to twenty-two feature events. Six Group Races are conducted at its provincial TAB venues, Bulli, Gosford, Lismore, and Maitland in addition to the sixteen Group Races at Wentworth Park as follows:

NSW GBOTA Group 1 Events

(click on the name of the race for a brief description and list of past winners)

Venue	Race	Distance
NSW GBOTA Wentworth Park	Association Cup	720m
NSW GBOTA Wentworth Park	Golden Easter Egg	520m
NSW GBOTA Wentworth Park	Paws of Thunder	520m
NSW GBOTA Wentworth Park	Vic Peters Classic	520m

NSW GBOTA Group 2 Events

(click on the name of the race for a brief description and list of past winners)

Venue	Race	Distance
NSW GBOTA Wentworth Park	Wentworth Park Gold Cup	720m
NSW GBOTA Wentworth Park	Ladies Bracelet	520m
NSW GBOTA Wentworth Park	Peter Mosman Classic	520m
NSW GBOTA Wentworth Park	Bob Payne Winter Stake	520m
NSW GBOTA Wentworth Park	Young Star Classic (not included in calendar from 2010)	520m
NSW GBOTA Wentworth Park	Sydney Cup	720m
NSW GBOTA Wentworth Park	Summer Cup	720m
NSW GBOTA Gosford	Gosford Gold Cup	515m
NSW GBOTA Lismore	Lismore Cup	520m

NSW GBOTA Group 3 Events

(click on the name of the race for a brief description and list of past winners)

Venue	Race	Distance
NSW GBOTA Wentworth Park	Magic Maiden	520m
NSW GBOTA Wentworth Park	Easter Chase	720m
NSW GBOTA Wentworth Park	De Bortoli Wines - The Ambrosoli	520m
NSW GBOTA Wentworth Park	Chairman's Cup	720m
NSW GBOTA Wentworth Park	Christmas Gift	520m
NSW GBOTA Bulli	Bulli Cyril Rowe Gold Plate	472m
NSW GBOTA Bulli	South Coast Cup (not included in calendar from 2010 see Cyril Rowe Gold Plate)	472m
NSW GBOTA Bulli	Bulli Gold Cup	472m
NSW GBOTA Maitland	Maitland Gold Cup	450m

Group 1

The Association Cup 720m (currently sponsored by Hotham Body Repairs)

The Association Cup over 720m is the first Group 1 event of the calendar year for the NSW GBOTA at Wentworth Park . The event was first conducted in 1965 at Harold Park on a grass circuit over 732m. The first event at Wentworth Park over 720m was held in 1988. The past winners of this great staying race are as follows:

Harold Park – 732m – Grass Track:

1965	BLUE AUTUMN	44.00
1966	ROSE MOSS	44.20
1967	GLOAVON	44.00
1968	ZOOM TOP	43.70
1969	ZOOM TOP	43.80
1970	HEATHER REV	43.80
1971	TRAVEL REV	43.60
1972	RAGSIE (VIC)	43.60
1973	PLUNDEROLA (VIC)	43.26
1974	ASCAPELLA MISS	43.39
1975	DOTIE WILSON	43.33
1976	WOOLLEY WONG	43.51
1977	TE ROPA LEE	43.81
1978	CYCLONE CORSICA	43.44
1979	LITTLE VOGUE	43.50
1980	GINI'S CHOICE	43.57
1981	BLACK AZTEC	43.27
1982	BAYROAD QUEEN	43.47
1983	QUICK PULSE (VIC)	43.40
1984	LEASE OF LIFE	43.21
1985	QUEEN'S CROSS	44.18
1986	CLOVER PARK	43.04
1987	BOLD TREASE (VIC)	43.62

Wentworth Park – 720m – Grass Track:

1988	WHIP TIP	42.97
1989	FROSTY ZULU	44.03
1990	VALLEY MAIL	43.59
1991	FAST APPEAL	42.96
1992	EQUABILITY	42.40

Wentworth Park – 720m – Loam Track:

1993	CALL ME CASEY	43.45	Group 1
1994	WORTHY REWARD	42.67	Group 1
1995	ROB'S REBEL	43.54	Group 1
1996	GROOVEY DANCER	42.89	Group 1
1997	NORTHERN LEGEND	43.22	Group 1
1998	THOMA DI	42.94	Group 2
1999	MOE'S TAVERN	43.17	Group 2
2000	MANY TRICKS	42.55	Group 2
2001	FLASH JOAN	43.11	Group 2
2002	NIMUAY	42.96	Group 1
2003	BIG SAM BANNER	42.77	Group 1
2004	IRINKA BARBIE	42.54	Group 1
2005	CLASSY CUSTOMER	42.65	Group 1
2006	ENDLESS PIT	42.99	Group 1
2007	EXCUSED	42.73	Group 1
2008	MIAGI	42.91	Group 1
2009	LILLEY CRIMINAL	42.24	Group 1

2010

MANTRA LAD

42.14

Group 1

Group 1

The Golden Easter Egg 520m (sponsored by Macro Meats)

The Inaugural Golden Easter Egg was held at Wentworth Park in 1990 and awarded Group 1 status by the AGRA . It has become, over the past 15 years, one of the most widely sought after trophies on the Australian Greyhound Racing Calendar. Open to the best 80 greyhounds nominated and now Australia's richest greyhound event paying $250,000 to the winner, it has always attracts a huge contingent from Interstate. As can be seen from the list of winners below, it reads as a "who's who" of Champion greyhounds.

Wentworth Park – 520m Grass Track:

1990	ULTRA SENSE	30.39
1991	HIGHLY BLESSED	29.98
1992	JESSICA CASEY	30.32

Wentworth Park – 520m Loam Track:

1993	BILLY BINJANG	30.70
1994	MANCUNIAN GIRL (VIC)	30.20
1995	MALAWI LAW (VIC)	30.44
1996	TENTHILL DOLL	30.51
1997	BAHAMA IMAGE	30.59
1998	RAPID JOURNEY	30.17
1999	FAITHFUL HAWK (QLD)	29.93
2000	STATELY BIRD	30.35
2001	BRETT LEE (VIC)	30.04
2002	CARLISLE JACK (VIC)	30.09
2003	CYRUS THE VIRUS	30.21
2004	BOGIE LEIGH	30.07
2005	PAUA TO BURN	29.98
2006	EDIE BEAUCHAMP	29.80
2007	SLATER	30.09
2008	BLAZING TOKEN	30.16
2009	DANA BEATRICE	29.70

Group 1

Paws of Thunder: When the GBOTA became the sole provider of metropolitan racing at Wentworth Park this former NCA feature was added to the GBOTA calendar. The NCA still retain the hosting rights to this Group 1 520 metre event.

2008	ONE TREE HILL	30.24
2009	CINDEEN SHELBY	30.08

Group 1

The Vic Peters Classic 520m (currently sponsored by Schweppes)

The oldest feature event on the NSW GBOTA's Calendar, this traditional classic, age restricted event (open to greyhounds whelped between July 1 and June 30) was first conducted in 1951 and known as the ‘Annual Classic'. It was re-named the Vic Peter's Memorial Classic in 1962 – in honour of and on the passing of Vic Peters, the first Secretary of the Association (1939 to 1961). The word ‘memorial' was dropped from the race's title in 2001.

Harold Park 457m – Grass Track:

1951	SHARID	26.80
1952	HAPPY KAY	27.10
1953	COLA MINDA	26.80
1954	DASHER'S BOW	27.00
1955	KNIGHT RULER	27.20
1956	SMOOTH EVENT	27.05
1957	CANTEE	26.93
1958	MONTANA J ET	27.04
1959	FESTIVAL TIME	26.91
1960	PINE TOP	26.89
1961	ROCK ET MAC	27.10
1962	BLACK TOP	26.40
1963	(DH) SERAPHINO & TEST PATTERN	26.80
1964	BONGEARON	26.80
1965	DAILY TIDE	26.60
1966	AFRICAN BALL ET	26.80
1967	MR SPOT	26.60
1968	SAMMIE SPARROW	26.80
1969	MILLIMSIMBI	26.50
1970	SHAPELY ESCORT	26.70
1971	REAL WORDS (VIC)	26.40
1972	WOOLLEY WILSON	26.70
1973	KIM'S MONARO	26.31
1974	CELL BLOCK	26.59
1975	ALPHA BRAVA	26.22
1976	BLACK DERBY	26.65
1977	ROCK ET MONARO	26.53
1978	TEGIMI (VIC)	26.35
1979	SCOTT OF MINMI	26.71
1980	BAVARIAN AZTEC	26.43
1981	GLEEFULLEE	26.44
1982	KING SEAGULL	26.37
1983	INCH TIME	26.27
1984	BROTHER FOX	25.82
1985	DAISY DOLL	26.42
1986	SPANISH DANCE	26.54

Wentworth Park 520m – Grass Track:

1987	ALICE IRENE	30.61
1988	WORTH DOING	29.74
1989	ALYSSA BELLE	30.30
1990	MCVELLA	30.65
1991	ALASTIC REBEL	30.10

Wentworth Park 520m – Loam Track:

1992	SPARKLING SPIRIT	30.78
1993	LEON MAL	30.55
1994	BARNEY BLUE	30.96
1995	PLACID BOY	30.55
1996	TRICKY WIND	30.54
1997	BOBNIAK	30.25
1998	BIGBAD LUTHER	30.20
1999	FLASH JOAN	30.43
2000	GO WILD TEDDY	30.27
2001	TOLL SECURITY	30.16
2002	LONG STITCH	30.65
2003	COLLISION	29.73
2004	CHEEKY RENEGADE	30.46
2005	WATCH THE WEB	30.12
2006	CROMLAH BALE	30.14
2007	ASHBY BALE	30.12
2008	NITRO BURST	29.89

2009

DANCING SURF

30.25

Group 2

The Wentworth Park Gold Cup 720m

When the GBOTA became the sole provider of metropolitan racing at Wentworth Park this former NCA feature was added to the GBOTA calendar. In 2010 this event was renamed the "Hesa Felon at Stud Gold Cup" following the connections of the Hesa Felon joining the GBOTA Wentworth Park sponsors list to promote their greyhound now standing at stud.

Wentworth Park – 720m – Loam Track:

2009

GOLD SLAMMER

42.66

Group 2

The Ladies Bracelet 520m (currently sponsored by Evans & Son Jeweller)

The Ladies Bracelet was first conducted by the NSW GBOTA at Harold Park over 457m in 1971. The event is open to the best 32 bitches nominated and the Final of the event is always conducted on the Saturday eve of Mother's Day every year. The trophy is a beautiful ladies braceletand has been donated by the sponsor Evans & Son Jewellers for the past few years.

Harold Park – 457m – Grass Track:

1971	SHAPELY ESCORT	26.50
1972	SHANE'S MONARO	26.50
1973	THUNDER SUE	26.51
1974	MAYBE NOW	26.73
1975	SWANKY MATIC	26.68
1976	MANDARIN GIRL (V)	26.62
1977	NIMITY STREAK	26.95
1978	SMOOTH SPECTRE	26.38
1979	GOLD SPRING	26.42
1980	GOLD SPRING	26.60
1981	JUDO ART	26.57
1982	FRIENDLY WORLD	26.38
1983	WINIFRED BALE	26.50
1984	BETTER FLIGHT	26.47
1985	SILVERTAIL MISS	26.61
1986	CAMDEN 'S GHOST	26.26
1987	PARIS IN SPRING	26.56

Wentworth Park – 520m – Grass Track:

1988	AUSSIE VALUE	30.23
1989	PEERLESS STAR	31.11
1990	SPIDER WEB	30.56
1991	JESSICA CASEY	30.17
1992	SHORT COUNTY	30.37

Wentworth Park – 520m – Loam Track:

1993	AMY'S DOLL	30.74
1994	STORMY OPERA	30.62
1995	MUTOMBO MISS	30.53
1996	FLASH DAVINA (VIC)	30.39
1997	ORIANA	30.22
1998	LUCY LAWLESS	30.16
1999	NELLA LUCY	30.52
2000	JUNOESQUE	30.21
2001	MINT MOJO	30.47
2002	HOTSHOW LIL	30.49
2003	ERISKAY	30.27
2004	FOOLS STATE	30.59
2005	TWISTED ANGEL	30.17
2006	MAGENTA ROSE	30.56
2007	BRALYN MAISIE	29.90
2008	MISS BEESLEE	30.05
2009	STARFIRE HAVOC	30.76

Group 2

Peter Mosman Classic 520m (currently sponsored by Rapidvite)

The second oldest event on the NSW GBOTA Calendar, this age restricted race (open to greyhounds whelped on or after January 1) was first conducted by the Association in 1952 at Harold Park and known at the ‘Bi-Annual Classic'. It was re-named the Peter Mosman Classic in 1988 after the late Chairman of the Association Peter Mosman who passed away in 1987. Peter Mosman was instrumental in negotiations for the NSW GBOTA to race at Wentworth Park , the inaugural meeting of which was in September 1987 – two weeks after his death.

Harold Park 457m – Grass Track:

1952	ROBIN BUCHANAN	27.30
1953	MISS OAKEY	26.90
1954	FARRAGO HAWK	27.20
1955	PROTO GIRL	27.20
1956	DOUBLE JADE	26.90
1957	FINE EARL	27.26
1958	TOWN GHOST	26.92
1959	TELL YOU WHY	27.36
1960	CLASSIC JANE	26.97
1961	SILVER KHAN	27.08
1962	NIMBLE AYE	27.10
1963	KEEN LINEN	26.80
1964	SUDDEN LINEN	26.70
1965	SATYR ROCKET	26.70
1966	PERFECT SOCKS	26.90
1967	DARK DURANTE	27.30
1968	ROKOKO	26.40
1969	SILENT RING	26.20
1970	THE SMOOTHER	26.30
1971	ALRAY LAD	26.70
1972	TOOULI	26.50
1973	DUSTY TRAIL	26.54
1974	EARLY COPY	26.26
1975	ARCTIC RAIDER	26.55
1976	PROPER CALIBRE	26.34
1977	RIPA'S REWARD	26.82
1978	SATAN'S LEGEND	25.95
1979	TEGEMI (VIC)	26.38
1980	DICKS GEM	26.61
1981	MERRY TEMPEST	26.24
1982	PROMISES FREE	26.12
1983	ACACIA PARK	26.63
1984	CRATHIE DRIVE	26.51
1985	BROTHER FOX	26.07
1986	YOB YOBBO	26.65
1987	PARIS IN SPRING	N/A

Wentworth Park 520m - Grass Track:

(re-named Peter Mosman Classic)

1988	KINJARRA	30.80
1989	STYLE LEADER	30.65
1990	CLASSY SPIDER	30.66
1991	FARMER WILSON	30.69

Wentworth Park 520m – Loam Track:

1992	HOWS THE FORT	30.80
1993	WORTHY REWARD	30.76
1994	TAP DANCE	30.38
1995	PATCHTIME	30.08
1996	CASINO JACK	30.69
1997	WILLIAM WALLACE	30.67
1998	SOLVE THE PUZZLE	30.04
1999	GREAT WISH (VIC)	30.08
2000	TOKEN WAVE	30.13
2001	WINSOME DOLLARS	30.04
2002	BIG SAM BANNER	29.97
2003	ELITE STATE (QLD)	29.86
2004	SURF LORIAN (QLD)	30.36
2005	OVER FLO	29.88
2006	FAITHFUL LOVE	30.52
2007	RUN THE RISK	30.19
2008	LEND US FIFTY	30.29
2009	DEVINE ROAD	30.35

Group 2

Bob Payne Winter Stake 520m (currently sponsored by Overflo at Stud)

The Bob Payne Winter Stake, originally known as the Winter Stake was re-named after one of the Association's longest serving Chairman, Mr Robert Wilson Payne who served in that capacity from 1978-1985 . The race is open to the best 32 greyhounds nominated and has carried Group 2 status since 1995, originally paying $15,000 to the winner, the event's prizemoney has been increased over the years and now pays $25,000 to the winner.

Harold Park 457m – Grass Track:

1964	CREAM RANGE	26.60
1965	KEWIN	26.90
1966	JET AGAIN	26.90
1967	MEGS DELTA	26.80
1968	GOLD HERO	26.50
1969	SILENT RETREAT	26.90
1970	LINDENS CHARM	26.90
1971	GEMINI TODD	26.50
1972	WOOLLEY WILSON	26.60
1973	SILENT WONDER	26.52
1974	BUFFATEER	26.76
1975	SMOOTH APPROACH	26.49
1976	LORD ZEPHYR	26.58
1977	TREACHEROUS GAL	26.45
1978	RIVIERA TIGER	26.53
1979	RUSTY BRAIN	26.71
1980	LOVELY KATHY	26.71
1981	FRANC METEOR	26.42
1982	BETTER FUTURE	26.52
1983	BOBBY RICH	26.38
1984	SWITCH BLADE	26.61
1985	SNOW REPORT	26.58
1986	CAMDEN 'S GHOST	26.43
1987	CROTTY KID	26.37

Wentworth Park 520m – Grass Track:

1988	RUMPUS BRANDI	30.43
1989	VALLEY MAIL	30.47
1990	NOBLE SPADES	30.51
1991	MOUNTAIN RED	30.39

Wentworth Park 520m – Loam

1992	HOWS THE FORT	30.85
1993	DYNAMITE LAD	30.70
1994	GALLANT RULER	30.39
1995	WARRIGAL ROAD	30.45
1996	MIDNIGHT FLIRT (VIC)	30.45
1997	HONCHO FLASH	30.99
1998	SOLVE THE PUZZLE	30.03
1999	FAITHFUL HAWK	30.21
2000	GO WILD TEDDY	30.14
2001	WINSOME DOLLARS	30.58
2002	PHANTOM DEVIL	30.59
2003	KUMTA CHASE	30.37
2004	JUNEY RELTUB	30.70
2005	OVER FLO	29.83
2006	STRYKER'S SHADOW	30.25
2007	TRAIN A JOURNEY	30.13
2008	DANA GRETEL	30.28
2009	DENTAX BALE	30.05

Group 2

Young Star Classic: When the GBOTA became the sole provider of metropolitan racing at Wentworth Park this former NCA age restricted feature over 520 metres was added to the GBOTA calendar. This event was not included in the calendar from 2010.

Wentworth Park – 520m – Loam Track:

2009

ZAMBOLA BALE

30.12

Group 2

Sydney Cup: (Currently sponsored by Pages Event Equipment) When the GBOTA became the sole provider of metropolitan racing at Wentworth Park this former NCA feature over 720 metres was added to the GBOTA calendar.

Wentworth Park – 720m – Loam Track:

2009

OTHERS QUOTED

42.31

Group 2

The Summer Cup 720m (currently sponsored by Pages Event Equipment)

This Group 2 staying race was first conducted by the Association in 1965, originally at Harold Park over 732m. Open to the best 32 greyhounds nominated it was originally afforded Group 3 status by the AGRA and then elevated to Group 2 in 1997 when the Association increased prizemoney from $15,000 to $20,000. It currently pays $25,000 to the winner.

Harold Park 732m – Grass Track:

1965	WEST OPAL (VIC)	43.70
1966	ROSE MOSS	44.00
1967	LORD BADEN	43.80
1968	ZOOM TOP	43.50
1969	BUNYIP BINT	43.20
1970	TRAVEL REV	43.00
1971	SLENDER EYRA	43.90
1972	DYNABOLT	43.10
1973	ALLOCATE (VIC)	43.29
1974	DOTIE WILSON	43.05
1975	LIBERTY LOVER	43.47
1976	MANDARIN GIRL	43.67
1977	ALISHA AMANDA	43.21
1978	BRETTAINLY	43.15
1979	IRISH HASTE (VIC)	43.29
1980	ROD'S ADVICE (VIC)	43.40
1981	DENCH (VIC)	43.09
1982	FAWN VILLAGER	43.47
1983	OLYMPIC ROSE	43.16
1984	SHY JULIE	42.67
1985	NATIONAL LASS	42.83
1986	TERIMOTO	43.30

Wentworth Park 720m – Grass Track

1987	SONIC WAVE	42.09
1988	REVON REBEL	42.36
1989	FROSTY ZULU	43.04
1990	FAST APPEAL	42.66
1991	PACE GALORE (VIC)	42.81

Wentworth Park 720m – Loam Track:

1992	GEM SUPREME (SA)	43.68
1993	TROJAN TEARS (QLD)	43.29
1994	ROBS REBEL	42.97
1995	ULTRA DESIRE	43.15
1996	DONOVAN BAILY	42.96
1997	RINGSIDE FIRE	43.27
1998	GALLANT SEAGULL	42.86
1999	JOYFUL AZZ	42.76
2000	MR BOSWELL	43.61
2001	YAROUN EXPRESS	42.92
2002	BARETTA BETTY	42.73
2003	SPANISH BELLE	42.84
2004	CLASSY CUSTOMER	42.18
2005	ROYAL RIDDLE	42.48
2006	GLEN ABBEY DOLL	42.85
2007	DOUBLE TROUBLE	42.96
2008	LILLEY CRIMINAL	42.29
2009	AMITY BALE	42.45

Group 2

Gosford Gold Cup 515m (currently sponsored by Woy Woy Poultry Supplies)

The Gosford Gold Cup was first awarded Group status in 2002, at that time it paid $12,000 to the winner and was conducted on the old grass track over 485m. The race has been sponsored by Woy Woy Poultry for the past 15 years. It now boasts Group 2 status paying $30,000 to the winner.

(Group Race Winners listed only)

Gosford 485m – Grass Track

2002

LANSDOWNE FLYER

28.27

Gosford 515m – Loam Track

2003	THAI FLAME	29.97
2004	ADDIS BOY	30.28
2005	CHEEKY SPRITE	29.96
2006	COOL MAT	30.33
2007	PREY FOR MERCY	29.95
2008	SUAVE FELLA	30.09
2009	MISS ELLY MINT	29.93
2010	ELITE BLUE SIZE	30.01

Group 2

Lismore Gold Cup 520m (currently sponsored by Lismore Workers Club)

The Lismore Gold Cup was first conducted in 1968. Prior to 1978, prizemoney to the winner was $250 (with a normal graded race being $50 at the Lismore venue). The Association has gradually increased the prizemoney and this year it will pay $25,000 to the winner and holds Group 2 status The race was first awarded Group status (Group 3) in 2001. The event is open to the best 32 greyhounds nominated and below is a list of Cup winners since 1978.

Lismore 512m - Grass Track:

1978	DEB'S JEWEL	30.56
1979	HARRIS TWEED	30.15
1980	BARETOOP GIRL	30.22
1981	YO YOU DANCER	30.00
1982	CARNIVAL MELODY	26.69
1983	WEE ROBBIE	30.03
1984	WEROSIE AGAIN	29.82
1985	GET BEHIND ME	29.69
1986	ANOTHER FLASH	29.52
1987	SAM'S SHORT	30.14
1988	DAVID'S DYNAMO	30.04
1989	COOMERANG CHIEF	29.92
1990	BUNDY CANE	29.66
1991	BUNDY CANE	29.85
1992	TICKETY BOO	29.73
1993	GOLD STREAM	30.06
1994	PRETTY NELSON	29.69
1995	JURASSIC VAPOUR	29.45
1996	GRYSBOK	30.11
1997	ROANOKEE	29.71
1998	RAPID JOURNEY	29.57
1999	TOOLIBUK	29.73
2000	No Race
2001	BRIGHT EBONY	29.42
2002	YO YO'S GEM	29.73

Lismore 520m - Loam Track

2003	BOGIE LEIGH	29.85
2004	FOOL'S STATE	29.65
2005	QUE	30.39
2006	GENISTA GEMINI	30.49
2007	CARNAGE MAKER	30.07
2008	WHIRLY STORM	29.99
2009	ROBO RAPTOR	30.30

Group 3

Magic Maiden (currently sponsored by Multiquip)

The Magic Maiden is a Group 3 event that is incorporated into the Golden Easter Egg Carnival of Racing held by the NSW GBOTA every Easter. The event was first conducted in 2002 (Granted Group status in 2003) paying $15,000 to the winner. This was increased to $20,000 in 2004. It is open to all Maidens nominated and comprises heats – semi-finals and the Final which is conducted, in tangent with the Golden Easter Egg on Easter Saturday.

Wentworth Park 520m – Loam Track:

2002	COUNTRY ZULU	30.67
2003	WINSOME REVENGE	30.31
2004	INFINITE BEAUTY	30.47
2005	GILDEROY	30.68
2006	MODERN SUPREME	29.93
2007	BREEZE IT IN	30.19
2008	ALBINO ROSSI	30.43
2009	DEVINE ROAD	29.97

Group 3

The Easter Chase 720m (Sponsored by Globe Memorial)

The Easter Chase is a Group 3 event that is incorporated into the Golden Easter Egg Carnival of Racing held by the NSW GBOTA every Easter. The event was first conducted in 2003 paying $12,000 to the winner. This was increased to $20,000 in 2004. It is open to the best 16 greyhounds nominated and the Final is conducted, in tangent with the Golden Easter Egg, on Easter Saturday.

Wentworth Park 720m – Loam Track:

2003	TIPPER'S COMET	42.71
2004	IRINKA BARBIE	42.63
2005	THAI AGAIN	42.86
2006	BEST QUOTED	42.27
2007	FLASHING FLOODS	43.25
2008	LYN'S DAISY	42.33
2009	LILLEY CRIMINAL	42.25

Group 3

De Bortoli Wines - The Ambrosoli (Re-Named 2009) (Currently sponsorsed

by De Bortoli Wines)

Formerly the Golden Easter Egg Consolation 520m

This Group 3 event is open to those greyhounds that ran in the Semi-Finals of the Golden Easter Egg with third and fourth greyhounds given preference. It was first conducted as a Group event in 2004. It currently pays $15,000 to the winner and the Final is run in tangent with the Golden Easter Egg on Easter Saturday.

Wentworth Park 520m – Loam Track:

2004	SPARGE BANNER	30.21
2005	MISS BEKKIE LEE	30.29
2006	OXLEY HERO	29.84
2007	CATMANDOO	30.35
2008	MANDAGERY MAN	29.94
2009	TRUE KIHAEL	29.82

Group 3

Chairman's Cup 720m

This race was first conducted over 732m at Harold Park in 1984. The conditions changed this year (2007) and the event is now open to the best 32 greyhounds nominated. The event was granted Group 3 status in 2002. It is currently paying $15,000 to the winner.

Harold Park 732m- Grass Track:

1984	SECRET ASH	43.43
1985	SARAH BALE	43.32
1986	MAJOR LOOK	43.55
1987	CLASSY VOGUE	43.71

Wentworth Park 720m – Grass Track:

1988	SWAZI FLASH	42.16
1989	LILAC LIVERY	43.50
1990	HEY BEE	42.50
1991	COPPER MAGNET	42.96

Wentworth Park 720m – Loam Track:

1992	SISO	43.64
1993	DOLLY'S GAL	43.78
1994	MISS CRUISE	43.17
1995	WIDE RECEIVER	43.25
1996	NEW SEIKA	43.22
1997	AMICO MIO	43.09
1998	SHARDEN BLAZE	42.91
1999	PLATINUM PRINCE	42.69
2000	YAROUN EXPRESS	42.71
2001	FIASCO	43.00
2002	ARISARA	42.65
2003	SOMERSBY FAUS	43.12
2004	WHAT'S NEW	43.02
2005	ARAPINA MISS	42.70
2006	RED DUSK	42.96
2007	FLASHING FLOODS	42.61
2008	CHINATOWN LAD	41.91
2009	AMITY BALE	42.38

Group 3

Christmas Gift 520m (currently sponsored by AAA Radiator Specialists)

The Christmas Gift was first conducted by the Association in 1969 at Harold Park. The Final of the race is always held in conjunction with the Association's Christmas meeting at Wentworth Park . It is open to the best 32 greyhounds nominated and pays $15,000 to the winner.

Harold Park 457m – Grass Track:

1969	PRIDE OF CORK	26.80
1970	SHAPELY ESCORT	26.30
1971	MULLUMBAWA (VIC)	26.70
1972	QUALITY BLEND	26.30
1973	EARLY COPY	26.21
1974	BUSY'S CHIEF	26.33
1975	GEMINI MONARO	26.39
1976	FAIR BULLION	26.67
1977	FRESH APPROACH	26.38
1978	GLEN'S ELECT	26.19
1979	FACSIMILE	26.35
1980	LITTLE BLADE	26.31
1981	OSTI'S STAR	26.46
1982	SNOW BEACON	26.48
1983	ACACIA PARK	26.17
1984	DOMINANCE	26.12
1985	DAISY EMM	26.23
1986	TOM'S TWO	26.35

Wentworth Park 520m – Grass Track:

1987	SWIFT AND DIRECT	30.51
1988	ARAHINI	30.51
1989	ON ICE	30.77
1990	TRUE BLUE TAH	30.70
1991	WARREN 'S FLYER	30.35

Wentworth Park 520m – Loam Track:

1992	HOWS THE FORT	30.92
1993	RACY RAIDER	30.55
1994	AUSTWIDE	30.48
1995	CUBAN SLIDE	30.73
1996	CATTLE DRIVE (VIC)	30.48
1997	ELLE'S COMMANDO	30.52
1998	TOMMIE STREAKER	30.26
1999	PAGAN BABE	30.43
2000	BOLT OF SILVER	30.38
2001	BIGBAD RAYMOND	30.28
2002	CYRUS THE VIRUS	30.32
2003	DANCING HABIT	30.23
2004	EIFFELLA	30.47
2005	BUDDY RICH	29.85
2006	BIM BAM BOOM	30.23
2007	JESSE BALE	30.49
2008	MISS ELLY MINT	29.94
2009	TAKE THE KITTY	29.99

Group 3

Bulli Gold Plate 472m

When the Bulli Greyhound Racing Club (BGRC) merged its operations at the Bulli Racing Complex in July 2008 with the GBOTA this former BGRC feature was added to the GBOTA calendar. From 2010 this race was upgraded to Group 2 as the Cyril Rowe Gold Plate. See separate entry below.

Bulli 472m – Loam Track:

2009

PROVEN DIEGO

26.06

Group 3

South Coast Cup 472m

The South Coast Cup was awarded Group 3 status in 2002. The event originally paid $12,000 to the winner with an increase to $15,000 in 2004. This event which incorporated the Cyril Rowe Memorial Trophy was not included in the calendar from 2010 with the incorporation of that trophy into the (upgraded former Group 3 Bulli Gold Plate) Cyril Rowe Gold Plate Group 2 at Bulli in early January.

Bulli 472m – Loam Track

2002	BRONZE THONG	26.59
2003	WINSOME DOLLARS	26.58
2004	BRILLIANT STYLE	26.50
2005	ROLLY'S RUN	26.25
2006	WINSOME LESSON	26.44
2007	NITRO NORI	26.35
2008	NITRO NORI	26.36
2009	MAGNIFIQUE	26.30

Group 2

Bulli Cyril Gold Plate 472m (for the Cyril Rowe Memorial Trophy)

2010

Goodesy

26.19

Group 2

Bulli Gold Cup 472m (Currently sponsored by Ranvet)

When the Bulli Greyhound Racing Club (BGRC) merged its operations at the Bulli Racing Complex in July 2008 with the GBOTA this former BGRC feature was added to the GBOTA calendar. From 2010 this event to be conducted in May will involve 4 heats at Maitland and 4 heats at Bulli followed by the final at Bulli.

Bulli 472m – Loam Track:

2009

LAST MAN OUT

26.32

Group 3

Maitland Gold Cup 450m (Currently Sponsored by J & H Air Conditioning & Equipment

The Maitland Cup was first run in 2003 and was awarded Group 3 status, paying $12,000 to the winner. Due to track conversion the race was not conducted in 2004, but every year it has been run it has been supported by the Maitland Supporters Club and in 2005 and 2006 the Maitland Branch of the GBOTA has joined the Supporters Club as co-sponsors.

Maitland 457m -Grass Track

2003	THREAD PRINCE	26.72
2004	Track Conversion – Not Conducted

Maitland 450m - Loam Track

2005	WHATUIRA BANNER	25.46
2006	NEEDA MINT	25.62
2007	RUN THE RISK	25.09
2008	AWESOME HUSTLER	25.43
2009	MAGNIFIQUE	25.14