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Winners are grinners! GBOTA Metropolitan Directors and connections at Wentworth Park on Saturday September 4, for special presentations to congratulate our NSW National Champions from the 2010 AGRA Nationals in Adelaide on August 28.. Photo courtesy of Craig Youll

Our proud NSW National Champions, right to left, Terry Kingcott and Anthony Azzopardi (Smooth Fancy), Peter and Cheryl Whye, (Blue Lorian), their daughter Kristel and her partner Mitchell. Photo courtesy of Craig Youll

Blue Lorian and Peter are pictured here following their win in the NSW State Distance Final at Wentworth Park on August 14. They went on to win the Nationals Final in Adelaide on August 28 - congratulations!

A delighted Anthony Azzopardi with Smooth Fancy after the win in the NSW State Sprint Final at Wentworth Park on August 14. They went on to win the Nationals Final in Adelaide on August 28 - congratulations!

Jason Mackay is congratulated by the NSW GBOTA's Chris McKay after his 2010 AGRA Nationals NSW State Heats winning double with Snozz and Velocity Cloud at Wentworth Park on August 7. Pic by Craig Youll

Bralyn County after winning at Wentworth Park on August 7 2010 to notch up the greyhound's 10th win from as many starts (including 4 straight at Wentworth Park): with (l – r) Shaun Beirne (celebrating his buck's night), Shaun's friend Julian Timmins (from CentreBet who organised the celebrations) and trainer Brad Northfield.

Pic by Craig Youll

Bud Sannette won on July 16 at Wenty time 30.68. Photo courtesy of Craig Youll

Bud Sannette is owned by Roupen Nercessian, principal of Hotham Body Repairs, a generous supporter of the NSW GBOTA and sponsor of the Association's premier distance event at Wentworth Park the Group 1 Association Cup 720m held in January each year.

Bud Sannette trained by John Harris at Doyalson has now won nine and placed 8 times from a total of only 20 starts. This win was the greyhound's first at headquarters having previously finished unplaced at two earlier attempts.

Bralyn County won on July 16 at Wenty – 7 wins from 7 lifetime starts - time 30.60. Photo courtesy of Craig Youll

Highly respected Northern Rivers trainer Bradley Northfield brought his unbeaten charge Bralyn County to Wentworth Park last Friday after six wins from as many starts to win at its first run at the track. Beautifully bred by Hallucinate from the very successful broodbitch Bralyn Maisie, the greyhound had won 4 at Gosford and 2 at Casino. Owned by Bradley's wife Lynne Bralyn County (again) stared a short priced ($1.70) favourite – as it has in every one of its previous 5 starts following its maiden win at Gosford at 2/1.

Lady Arko- First Friday Winner at Wenty (July 2, 2010).

A special presentation was made to the winner to mark the occasion, with highly respected Daily Telegraph greyhound racing correspondent Jeff Collerson invited to officiate to congratulate trainer John Hutchings and make the presentation.Photo courtesy of Craig Youll

2010 AAA Radiator Specialists Bob Payne Winter Stake .

Winner Did I Entertain pictured below with owner trainer Robert Arnold and the sponsor's party : AAA Radiator Specialists. Photo courtesy of Craig Youll

2010 AAA Radiator Specialists Bob Payne Winter Stake Presentation. Did I Entertain owner trainer Robert Arnold first; Tuiaki (6) owner trainer Neville Brown second and New Divide (5) trainer Ken Cheetham - pictured here with owner Michael Hodges. Photo courtesy of Craig Youll

John Varley Memorial Gosford May 11, 2010, winner "Gold

Claimer" - Presentation:( L to R) Kevin Keys, Gosford Secretary Manager, John Sepple (husband of owner Heather Sepple) James McFarlane (trainer), Jeff Mahoney (sponsor) Ray White Real Estate Terrigal and Jennifer Green G.B.O.T.A Director. Pic Craig Youll

2010 Evans & Son Jeweller Ladies Bracelet Presentation. Winner Cindeen Shelby (tr. Kel Greenough) second Ashby Devil (tr. Warren Cunningham) third Daydream (tr. Brett May)

Racheal Boerma winner of the ladies bracelet lucky draw is presented with her prize by Allan Evans at the Evans and Son Jeweller Ladies Bracelet race meeing at Wentworth Park on May 8, 2010

Cindeen Shelby effortlessly winning Evans & Sons Jeweller Ladies Bracelet heat at Wentworth Park on May 1, 2010. Winning time was 29.92, winning magin 15 and 3/4 lengths. Pic Craig Golding

Cindeen Shelby with trainer Kel Greenough at Wentworth Park prior to greyhound's emphatic win in a heat of the 2010 Evans and Son Jeweller Ladies Bracelet at Wentworth Park. Pic Craig Golding

Flash Of Light in full flight in winning a heat of the Evans & Son Ladies Bracelet at Wentworth Park on May 1, 2010. Pic Craig Golding

A delighted Lisa Delbridge with Flash Of Light at Wentworth Park on May 1, 2010 prior to the greyhound becoming the fastest heat winner on the night of the Evans & Son Jeweller Ladies Bracelet - time 29.90, won by 9 and 1/2 lengths. Pic Craig Golding

Daydream pleases connections no end with an effortless win in 30.04 at Wentworth Park on May 1, 2010 in a heat of the Evans & Son Jeweller Ladies Bracelet at its first run for over 2 months . Pic Craig Golding

Daydream with Deborah May after the greyhound's emphatic win at Wentworth Park on May 1, 2010. Pic Craig Golding

Trainer and son share in Wentworth Park Group race win - Ashby Devil May 1, 2010

Ashby Devil with trainer Warren Cunningham and his son James after the greyhound won a heat of the Evans & Son Jeweller Ladies Bracelet at Wentworth Park on May 1, 2010. Pic Craig Golding

Ashby Devil powers to the line. Pic Craig Golding

Bankstown Slipping Track Reopened on April 10, 2010

catching pen down the track

picture up the into catching pen

condition of track

from the start of the slipping up into the pen

holding kennels at the catching pen

sprinkler system full length of track including catching pen

Cosmic Rumble winner of 2010 Macro Meats Golden Easter Egg with connections, GBOTA Chairman Bill Mangafas and Ray Borda, Macro Meats

Cosmic Rumble powers to the line. Pic GRNSW photographer Craig Golding

Last Out First Home ! Cosmic Rumble box 6 - start of 2010 Macro Meats Golden Easter Egg Final

2010 Macro Meats Golden Easter Egg Presentation

Mark Vincent performing the National Anthem prior to the running of the 2010 Macro Meats Golden Easter Egg. (Golden Easter Egg hostess Belinda Luby in the background)

Champion boxer Danny Green was the NSW GBOTA's special guest to support the Group 1 Schweppes Vic Peters Classic final on Saturday October 31, 2009.

Danny presented the trophy to the winner of race 5 named in his honour and met with fans and signed autographs and the commemorative race book specially printed for the occasion. There was a lucky draw for special guests and patrons in the “Green Zone” at the first floor function for a pair of boxing gloves and poster autographed by Danny.

There was a also a raffle conducted on course for everyone to participate in – with a second pair of boxing gloves and a poster autographed by Danny as the first prize.

Spencer Wilson Wins Danny Green Boxing Gloves Lucky Draw

The first floor Lucky Draw for the autographed Danny Green boxing gloves and poster was won by Spencer Wilson, who was there with his mum and dad as guests of Tanya Greenwood of Terra Plana Shoes in Newtown. Spencer and his parents joined Tanya, husband Ross and son Mitch and their other guests for a very enjoyable night in the “Green Zone” – a night topped off beautifully by Spencer's luck in winning the exclusive “Danny Green” special edition green boxing gloves personally signed by Danny.

A delighted Spencer is pictured here with Danny Green.

Keen Fans Win Raffle Prize Of Danny Green Boxing Gloves

Catherine and Luke Battese made a special trip down from Thornton near Maitland to catch up with Danny Green at Wentworth Park. Their most optimistic wishes came true when their names came out of the barrel to win the first prize in the big raffle conducted on course for all patrons in attendance.

Special edition “Green Machine” boxing gloves and poster all signed by Danny Green were the prize. Catherine and Luke are pictured below following their collecting their prize and catching up with Danny in the autograph signing area on the ground floor of the grandstand on Saturday.

Veteran Trainer wins Danny Green Stake

Veteran trainer Ken Cheetham was delighted to win the race named in honour of Danny Green, the GBOTA's special guest for Saturday's Vic Peters Classic final. Ken won race 5 the “Green v Jones Stake” a FFA over the 520 metres with his outstanding performer Take The Kitty.

Take The Kitty's win was outstanding –the margin was an ever increasing 9 ¼ lengths and the time was a sizzling 29.79. Ken was delighted with the performance of his very talented greyhound which has now won 11 and placed second three times from 18 starts at Wentworth Park over the 520 (best 29.75).

Ken was doubly pleased to have the opportunity to receive the trophy from Danny Green and to chat with the champion boxer. A delighted Ken Cheetham is pictured with Danny Green after Take The Kitty's outstanding win – together with GBOTA Chairman Bill Mangafas. Pic courtesy of Craig Youll

GBOTA Stalwart Pat West and Danny Green

Pat West who was instrumental in providing the contacts for the GBOTA in organising Danny Green's appearance in support of the 2009 Group 1 Schweppes Vic Peters Classic at Wentworth Park is pictured here with Danny.

The GBOTA is indebted to Pat West for her contributions and support in helping to make this occasion a wonderful success.

Pat is pictured here with Danny at the Gala function on the first floor.

Danny is pictured below, track side following his introduction to the crowd and later in the night with greyhounds from GRNSW's Greyhounds as Pets who were there on the night with Lara Griffin, Coordinator of Greyhounds as Pets, promoting the great work the program does in preparing and placing greyhounds as pets after they have finished racing.

2009 Paws Of Thunder Presentation winner Cindeen Shelby

tr. Kel Greenough second Take The Kitty tr Ken Cheetham

and third Snozz tr Jason Mackay. Pic courtesy of Craig Youll

“ Happy 80 th Sam Digiorgio Stake” FFA 520m Wentworth Park October 10, 2009. Winner - Bell's Pace trained by Sam Sultana , handled by Luke Azzopardi. Sam (second from right) and staff are pictured after the race. Pic courtesy of Craig Youll

2009 Schweppes Vic Peters Presentation winner Dancing Surf tr. Tracey Hurst second Pedrosa tr. Paul Stuart third Puddy Muddles tr. Allan Manwaring

Pic courtesy of Craig Youll

“Winners are grinners!' GBOTA Chairman Bill Mangafas with sponsor's representative Tony Coorey (Schweppes State New Business Manager) beside a delighted Tracey Hurst together with connections of Dancing Surf. Pic courtesy of Craig Youll

Bondi Rescue Delight Wentworth Park Patrons

The Wentworth Park meeting on October 31 also featured a special appearance by the cast of the highly successful television program Bondi Rescue. Cast members were special guests of the club for the First Floor Dinner, caught up with Danny Green and took place in a celebrity sprint race on the track in between races.

Bondi Rescue enjoying the hospitality at the Gala Function on the first floor.

Bondi Rescue cast members after the race with “Greyhounds As Pets” greyhounds that were present on the night to promote the great work they do in placing greyhounds in good homes after their racing careers are finished. Pic courtesy of Craig Youll.

Presentation: 2009 AGRA Schweppes National

Distance Championship NSW Final

Winner Smashing Amy Tr. Majella

Ferguson second Gold Slammer

Tr. James McFarlane and third

Forty Twenty Tr. John Heard.

Winner's time 42.78

Wentworth Park 720m August 22, 2009 Pic courtesy of Craig Youll

Presentation: 2009 AGRA Schweppes National Sprint Championship NSW Final

Winner Did I Entertain Tr. Robert Arnold second Nimbastic Tr. Owen Langley and third Zambola Bale Tr. Brendan Wheeler.

Winner's time 30.33

Wentworth Park 520m August 22, 2009. Pic courtesy of Craig Youll

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