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The GBOTA operates greyhound race meetings throughout NSW : at the State's premier greyhound track - Wentworth Park(Metropolitan) and at Gosford(TAB), Lismore(TAB), South Coast (Bulli)(TAB), Temora(NON TAB), Appin(NON TAB), Maitland(TAB), Bathurst(NON TAB) and Gunnedah(NON TAB).Latest NSW GBOTA Trainers Information - click here (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader, click here to install)
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Trainers Please Note:
2008 Christmas Gift - Change in Conditions and Format (Now Best 8 nominated into two heats of four)
The conditions and format of this Group 3 race have been altered. The following extract from a media release explains the changes: 2008 John Stollery Christmas Gift – Condition Changes Deliver Exciting New Format The GBOTA Directors are delighted to announce an exciting new concept for the 2008 John Stollery Chistman Gift to be held at Wentworth Park. Originally this Group 3 Event over the 520 metres was programmed for the best 32 with heats on December 13 and final on December 20. The newly announced format will provide for the race to be open to the best 8 greyhounds nominated plus two (2) reserves under the GHRRA grading policy with a condition that all Group 1 winners nominated will be given preference. On Saturday December 13 two heats of four will be conducted with first and second to qualify for the final. Prizemoney for the heats will be $3000 first, $1000 second, $500 third and $500 also for fourth. The final on Saturday December 20 will carry prizemoney of $15,000 to the winner plus presentation rug and trophy while second will take home $3000, third $2000 and fourth $1000. Nominations close on the Tuesday December 9 at 10 am with the GHRRA graders. GBOTA Chairman Bill Mangafas is excited that this race will provide variety to the Group racing program at the Glebe headquarters and is confident the change will be well received. “I'm confident these new conditions will deliver some exciting racing, showcasing our top performers in a format where every greyhound gets it chance” Mr Mangafas commented. “It's an exiciting concept with fabulous prize money – trainers should make this one down in their calendar.” Mr Mangafas concluded. With the change the race now becomes “The 2008 Super 8 John Stolley Christmas Gift”. Enquiries about the event should be directed to the NSW GBOTA, telephone Jeff Browne on (02) 8737 5903 or Chris McKay on (02) 8737 5902.
GOSFORD NO TRIALS
WEDNESDAY 26th November THURSDAY 27th November FRIDAY 28th November Due to track resurfacing. We apologise for the inconvenience to trainers caused by these cancellations - we appreciate that all will understand the need for this essential track maintenance |