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 PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
1 September 2008
Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club - Key Staff Appointments
The Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club today announced three new staff appointments as it further expands its operations in the Brisbane metropolitan area. The Club now races four times per week, from Monday to Thursday, at the Albion Park Raceway.
Mr Anthony Millican has been appointed as the Manager of the newly created Marketing and Business Development Department. Mr Millican joins the Club with experience in and a passion for racing, combined with significant experience in public relations, marketing and events management. Most recently Mr Millican has assumed the role of Account and Events Director of one of the Gold Coast's leading public relations and events firms. Mr Millican holds a Bachelor of Communications majoring in Public Relations and Journalism.
Ms Melinda Berry has been appointed to the Marketing and Business Development Department in the position of Sponsorship and Public Relations Officer. Ms Berry joins the club with considerable local and international experience in sports events management and marketing. Most recently, Ms Berry has assumed the role of Program Manager for Touch Scotland in the United Kingdom. Ms Berry holds a Bachelor of Science (Sport and Recreation Management) and a Diploma of Recreation Sports Coaching.
Mr Jason Irwin has joined the Club in the role of Operations Supervisor, and will be responsible for the day to day management of operational racing issues at the Club. Most recently, Mr Irwin was the track curator at the Gold Coast Greyhound Racing Club prior to its closure. He brings an extensive background in greyhound racing to the Club and will be a valuable asset in ensuring the smooth operation of our busy racing schedule.
The three new positions have been funded through savings achieved through economies of scale from racing four times per week and from operational efficiencies achieved in the relocation of operations out of the Russ Hinze Stand.
Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club General Manager, Luke Gatehouse, in announcing the appointments, said “This is a clear statement by the Brisbane Club that we are committed to the growth of metropolitan greyhound racing in Queensland, and we are now in the position to actively pursue growth opportunities for our business.”
ENDS
More Information:
Luke Gatehouse
General Manager
Ph 3862 1744
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MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
31 July 2008
Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club
2009 Group Races Dates
The Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club today announced that it will continue the tradition of the Gold Coast Cup, with the Club to stage the Group Two event in 2009. The 2009 Gold Coast Cup will be run over 520m and be incorporated into the Brisbane Club's Sky Channel Winter Carnival as the major lead-up race to the Group One Garrard's Winter Cup.
The dates for the 2009 Sky Channel Winter Carnival are confirmed as follows:
The Brisbane Club's other Group Races, the Group 2 Bogie Leigh Futurity will be held on 12 and 19 March, with the Group 1 Sky Channel Brisbane Cup rounding out the Club's Group racing calendar on 3 and 10 December.
Brisbane Club General Manager, Luke Gatehouse welcomed the recent announcement by Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) that the Metropolitan Melbourne Clubs will be looking to strategically align their Group Races from 2011. “The changes announced by GRV are a positive step in aligning the AGRA calendar for the benefit of participants, while also providing business benefit to the respective Melbourne metropolitan Clubs.
The Brisbane Club hopes that this move will provide a catalyst for further alignment of the AGRA calendar with the business needs of Clubs, and the optimum Group racing outcomes for participants. We will be very active in seeking some adjustments to our Group race dates from 2011. Of course it will take a great degree of co-operation from AGRA Clubs to achieve outcomes that are suitable to all stakeholders in the Group Calendar.”
ENDS
More Information:
Luke Gatehouse
General Manager
Ph 3862 1744
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Treasurer
The Honourable Andrew Fraser
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
$10 million compensation for Greyhounds.
The Bligh government has set aside $10 million to assist Greyhounds Queensland Limited move out of the soon to be redeveloped Gold Coast Parklands site.
Treasurer and Racing Minister Andrew Fraser said the public land, which had been leased by several organisations including the Gold Coast Greyhound Racing Club for several years, was now required for the much-needed Gold Coast University Hospital.
“The Gold Coast Parklands have always been managed by Parklands Gold Coast Trust and owned by the taxpayer. However for many years different types of organisations on different tenures have operated out of this site.
“It is essential we utilise this land to improve and expand health services for the growing Gold Coast community.
“Today I can confirm that we will provide $10 million to assist Greyhounds Queensland Limited move from its Gold Coast home.
“The Greyhounds presently pay $130,000 a year in a leasehold arrangement. The compensation offered recognises the need to assist the industry and represents a generous settlement.
“The Parklands Gold Coast complex comprises 38 hectares and is valued at $25 million. The portion of land that is being taken for the construction of the Gold Coast University Hospital comprises 24% of the site and is worth $6 million.’’
Mr Fraser said he had met with the Greyhounds Queensland Limited last Friday, July 11, to discuss the compensation and possible alternative sites.
“There has been debate for some time over the future facilities for greyhound racing in the region.
“I know trainers and breeders have been debating the industry’s future in south east Queensland and this announcement will help industry move forward,’’ he said.
Mr Fraser said the focus now needed to be on the long term future of the industry.
“The compensation payment will be conditional on the industry applying the funds to new facilities. Where they might be and in what form is a matter for them.
“This funding provides the means for the industry to marshal its resources and plan for the long term future. Industry leaders need to put forward the best plan for the industry as a whole.
Mr Fraser said the Bligh government had no policy objection to the possibility of Greyhounds Queensland Ltd exiting their part ownership of Albion Park in Brisbane and seeking to combine the industry’s resources at a new site.
“If they wish to, we would be happy to help them enter into a proposal with their co-tenants Queensland Harness Ltd to exit Albion Park,’’ he said.
“While Logan has been mooted a possible alternative site for a ‘’super track’’, this is something for the industry to decide.
“The Bligh government identified the northern site of Parklands Drive, Parkwood as the preferred location for the Gold Coast University Hospital. This land includes state owned land – which is occupied by the Parklands Gold Coast Trust.
Contact: Renee Mickelburgh - 0458 357 539
Chris Taylor – 0419 710 874
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PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
8 July 2008
Hawkins Media Solutions Super Stayersand Big Dog Challenge
The Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club today announced the new date for the 2008 Hawkins Media Solutions Super Stayers, and also announced the programming of the Big Dog Challenge - after the major disruption to the SKY Channel Winter Carnival due to the closure of the Russ Hinze Stand at Albion Park Raceway.
The Hawkins Media Solutions Super Stayers, a four dog invitation race over 710m will be staged on Thursday 4th December, on the night of the heats of the Group 1 SKY Channel Brisbane Cup. Prize money will total $22,500, with $15,000 to the winner. The Club will issue fresh invitations to runners in November.
Race sponsor, Steve Hawkins said today, “whilst we are disappointed the meeting was called off we are more than happy to fit in with the new schedule of dates understanding this situation is beyond the Brisbane Club's control. The Super Stayers race is growing in stature and we are very proud to be the sponsor.”
The Final of the Group 3 Big Dog Queensland Cup had to be abandoned due to the disruption of the racing schedule at Albion Park. Prize money for the final was divided equally amongst the eight finalists. The Brisbane Club will now stage The Big Dog Challenge over 600m, with heats scheduled for Thursday 11 December and the final on Thursday 18 December. The Final will carry total prize money of $10,000, with $6,650 to the winner.
Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club General Manager, Luke Gatehouse in announcing the these two races said, “we have had a sever disruption to our highly successful Winter Carnival, so we are programming these two events to compliment the Group 1 Sky Channel Brisbane Cup in December to make an exciting three week Summer Carnival. With the events over our three major race distances, it will provide participants with a variety of choices for their kennels, and we hope to encourage a large contingent of interstate visitors to Albion Park.”
Summer Carnival Schedule:
4th December
 Heats Group 1 Sky Channel Brisbane Cup 520mHawkins Media Solutions Super Stayers 710m11th December
Final Group 1 Sky Channel Brisbane Cup 520mHeats Big Dog Challenge 600mHeats Sky Channel Christmas Stocking 520m 5th grade greyhounds18th December
Final Big Dog Challenge 600mFinal Sky Channel Christmas Stocking 520m 5th grade greyhoundsMore Information:
Luke Gatehouse
General Manager
Ph 3862 1744
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 TRIALS TO RESUME AT ALBION PARK The Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club will resume trials on Wednesday 9 July. Trials will be held from 8.45am on Wednesday 9 July and from 5.00pm on Friday 11 July. Trials will be hand-timed and all trials on these two days will be half price. Bookings for Wednesday trials will be taken on Tuesday 8 July from 9.00am - 12.00pm. Bookings for Friday trials will be taken on Wednesday from 12.00pm - 3.00pm and Thursday from 9.00am - 12.00pm.
Works to relocate essential services from the Russ Hinze Stand are continuing, with a target date of Thursday 17 July for the completion of the work.
The rescheduled heats of the Group One Garrards Winter Carnival Cup will proceed as planned on Thursday 17 July, with nominations closing with Greyhounds Queensland at 8.30am Monday 14 July. The Pacesetters Bar will be open for patrons with tote and bookmaker facilities in operation.
Should the temporary structure housing essential services not be completed in time for fit-out by 17 July, the Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club have put in place a contingency plan to ensure that essential services, such as the Finish Lynx system, lure driver, race caller and Sky Channel coverage are operational for the race meeting.
Darren Beavis
General Manager
7 July 2008
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RESCHEDULED GREYHOUND MEETINGS As a result of the temporary closure of the Russ Hinze Stand and cessation of racing at Albion Park temporarily, a number of meetings have been rescheduled to ensure the continuance of greyhound racing in Sth East Queensland.
The changes are as follows:
Friday 27 June - Transferred to Ipswich GRC (Class 3)
Monday 30 June - Transferred to Ipswich GRC (Class 2)
Thursday 3 July - Transferred to Gold Coast GRC (Class 1)
Friday 4 July - Transferred to Ipswich GRC (Class 3)
As race fields for the meetings on Friday 27 June and Monday 30 June have already been drawn, some race distances will need to be amended. Races which were to be conducted over 395m will now be 431m and races over 600m will be conducted over 630m. Race fields will be amended to reflect these changes.
Trainers will be permitted to scratch without penalty from these meetings due to being transferred to Ipswich GRC.
The GRA and Brisbane GRC are working as quickly as possible to have greyhound racing back at Albion Park.
Darren Beavis
General Manager
26 June 2008
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To: Chief of Staff / News Editor
Date: 25 June 2008
Pages: One
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF ALBION PARK RUSS HINZE STAND PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES UNDERWAY FOR PATRONS
Business As Usual for Harness Racing and Greyhound Meetings
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Following preliminary engineering advice, Albion Park Raceway, Brisbane, has today announced temporary closure of the Russ Hinze Stand for precautionary reasons.
The stand was built nearly 30 years ago.
A report on building foundations and other issues relating to the stand has identified that a number of structural matters need to be addressed.
A spokesperson for Albion Park Raceway, said today disruption to Harness Racing and Greyhound meetings would be minimal, but the well known Silks Restaurant would be shut, pending further engineering investigations into the stand itself.
"As a result of the recent safety assessment, a decision has been made to initiate a temporary stand closure until further notice," the spokesperson said.
"There may be some disruption to the use of Albion Park over the next week and both the Harness Racing Industry and Greyhound Racing Industry are implementing their own measures to keep patrons informed.
"We will also be working with Management at Silks to see what can be done to assist them," he said.
ENDS
RELEASED THROUGH: Patrick McGuire - Marketplace Communications
P: 07 3358 4777 M: 0412 748 161
Nina Dhupelia - Marketplace Communications
P: 07 3358 4777 M: 0438 646 200
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THURSDAY NIGHT ALBION PARK MEETING ABANDONDED
As a result of consideration overnight of the issues with the Russ Hinze Stand, the GRA has decided to err on the side of caution to cancel the meeting to be held at Albion Park tonight. There is a remote chance that there could be an issue which would put the welfare of the race caller, lure driver, judge and cameraman into question and it has been decided that this chance cannot be taken.
I apologise to all greyhound participants who had greyhounds entered tonight and in particular to those participants who have travelled from interstate for the final of the Big Dog Queensland Cup. We will provide appropriate compensation to those interstate participants. A determination regarding prizemoney allocated for the Big Dog Queensland Cup will be made in the near future.
We are attempting to place the Friday twilight meeting to one of our other TAB venues and a decision will be made shortly. Anyone wishing to scratch their dogs from that transferred meeting will be able to do so without penalty. To compensate participants for any extra travel costs the unplaced prizemoney paid will be doubled to $20.00.
Again, I apologise for this late change but things have moved quickly and in such events, further consideration of events and a chance to consider the outcomes may well present a different decision.
Phil Bennett
Chair
26 June 2008
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MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
25 June 2008
Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club
Hawkins Media Solutions Superstayers 710m
Final Invitation
The Fourth and final invitee to the Hawkins Media Solutions Super Stayers will be announced live trackside at Albion Park at 9.30pm on Thursday 26 June, just prior to the running of the Final of the Group One hawkinsmedia.com.au Laurels at Sandown Park.
Three greyhounds have already accepted invitations to compete in the Super Stayers. The greyhounds are:
Chinatown Lad (Tasmania)
Fallen Zorro (Tasmania)
Nicely Done (Queensland)
The following greyhounds (in alphabetical order) are in contention for the final invitation:
Bye Bye Bones (Victoria)
Just Friends (Victoria)
Gunnadoo Magic (Victoria)
Kulu Spirit (NSW)
Bye Bye Bones is engaged in the Final of the Group 3 Big Dog QLD Cup at Albion Park on Thursday night. Gunnadoo Magic and Kulu Spirit are racing in the Final of the Group 2 McKenna Memorial at Sandown Park on the same night. Just Friends is not racing on Thursday night.
All four greyhounds in contention for the final invitation are high calibre greyhounds, with very little separating their performances during 2008.
The is Hawkins Media Solutions Super Stayers will be run on Thursday 3 July 2008 at the Albion Park Raceway at Breakfast Creek.
Prize money will total $22,500:
1st $15000
2nd $ 4300
3rd $ 2200
4th $ 1000
The Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club would like to extend their thanks to Hawkins Media Solutions, who have been a valuable sponsor of the Club, for their support in the staging of this event.
ENDS
More Information:
Luke Gatehouse
General Manager
Ph 3862 1744
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