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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=100 BGCOLOR="#336699" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="3a7800640erlcin.gif"> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=170 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="3a7970643.jpg"> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Capalaba Greyhound Racing Club Inc.">Home</A></div> <div> <A HREF="formguide.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Form Guide">Form Guide</A></div> <div> <A HREF="points.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Progressive Points">Progressive Points</A></div> <div> <A HREF="results1.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Race Results">Race Results</A></div> <div> <A HREF="futureprograms.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Future Race Programs">Future Race Programs</A></div> <div> <A HREF="history.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Capalaba Club History">Capalaba Club History</A></div> <div> <A HREF="trackdetails.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Track Details">Track Details</A></div> <div> <A HREF="recordholder.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Track Record Holder">Track Record Holder</A></div> <div> <A HREF="records.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Capalaba Records">Capalaba Records</A></div> <div> <A HREF="specialevents.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Special Coming Events">Special Coming Events</A></div> <div> <A HREF="news.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Club News">Club News</A></div> <div> <A HREF="photos.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Track Photos">Track Photos</A></div> <div> <A HREF="sponsors.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Our Sponsors">Our Sponsors</A></div> <div> <A HREF="membership.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Membership">Membership</A></div> <div> <A HREF="links.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Links">Links</A></div> <div> <A HREF="merchandise.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Merchandise">Merchandise</A></div> <div> <A HREF="noticeboard.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Notice Board">Notice Board</A></div> <div> <A HREF="contact.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Us">Contact Us</A></div> <div> <A HREF="ourcrew.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Our Crew">Our Crew</A></div> <div> <B>Coursing</B></div> <div> <A HREF="capwebsite.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Capalaba Website News">Capalaba Website News</A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=380 width="100%" BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="536" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#336699 HEIGHT= 29 WIDTH="216"><div> <B>ABOUT MECHANICAL STRAIGHT TRACK LURE COURSING</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#777777 WIDTH="71"><div> <A HREF="coursingrules.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Coursing Rules"><B>RULES</B></A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#777777 WIDTH="81"><div> <A HREF="coursinggrading.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Coursing Grading"><B>GRADING</B></A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#777777><NOBR><div> <A HREF="coursingsupport.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Coursing Support"><B>SUPPORT</B></A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#777777 WIDTH="71"><div> <A HREF="coursingnews.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Coursing News"><B>NEWS</B></A></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="482" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#336699 HEIGHT= 16 ><NOBR><div> <B>ABOUT STRAIGHT TRACK MECHANICAL LURE COURSING</B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 325 WIDTH="476"><div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Verdana" >The Capalaba Greyhound Club are about to embark on one of the </FONT><B>BIGGEST</B> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Verdana" >and most </FONT><B>UNIQUE</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Verdana" > forms of Greyhound Racing in Australia.</FONT></div> <div> The Capalaba Club are formost is offering the greyhound fraternity new and different ideas in Greyhound Racing and consider straight track mechanical lure coursing a very unique and helpful method of racing.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Verdana" >It will be the </FONT><B>ONLY STRAIGHT TRACK MECHANICAL LURE COURSING</B> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Verdana" >venue outside of South Australia and Victoria - and a </FONT><B>FIRST</B> for Queensland.</div> <bR> <div> We need <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Verdana" ><B>YOUR SUPPORT....and VOTES......</B></FONT>so we can prove interest in these events to the Authorities, which will result in these events being conducted on a regular basis.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="coursingsupport.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Coursing Support"><B>CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE VOTING PAGE.</B></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Please use the form below to register your interest.</B> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Verdana" > Even if you have completed this form previously, please take the time to complete it once more as we are seeking as </FONT><B><U>much support as possible</U></B><U>.</U></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#336699 HEIGHT= 16 ><NOBR><div> <B>ADVANTAGES WITH MECHANICAL LURE COURSING</B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 210 WIDTH="476"><div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">There is only 2 dogs in the course.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">The run is only over 300m.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Suits dogs that may be a little box shy.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Maintains fittness for the Race dog.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Improves keenness.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Racing one on one.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Prizemoney for winners and losers.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Most dogs that have been given a ticket for marring, do not mar in coursing.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Some dogs may be average on the circle, but excel at straight track mechanical lure coursing.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Why pay for trialing when you can course your dog and win prize money ?</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#336699 HEIGHT= 147 WIDTH="476"><div> <B>ORDER OF RACING</B></div> <div> Based on a 32 dog program there will be 8 races.  These races will consist of 4 dogs.  From each race 2 pairs are drawn to ran a course.  All of the races are run.  The winner from the 2 courses in the first race will then run the course for the eventual result, after the running of all the races.  This allows all dogs to be rested before their final run.  The dog that wins the final couse of race one is declared the winner of that race.</div> <div> This procedures is used for all races.  </div> <div> See diagram below.....</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <IMG SRC="256658d70.jpg" border=0 width="600" height="215" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="482" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#336699 HEIGHT= 33 WIDTH="476"><div> <B>BELOW WE HAVE LISTED A FEW ARTICLES ABOUT STRAIGHT TRACK MECHANICAL LURE COURSING.</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 763 WIDTH="476"><div> <B><U>F.A.Q.'s</U></B></div> <div> Q1. If there is a nomination of 32 dogs. Would this be classified as 4 dog races with 2 running at a time, making 8 races for the day ? </div> <div> <I><B>You would normally call for nominations based on the grades of dogs - as you are starting off from scratch, all your nominations would be for maidens.  I would suggest as a start that you run 4-dog events (races) where the winner and runner-up run twice in the day. So, 32 nominations would be 8 events (races) of 4 dogs in each.</B></I></div> <bR> <div> Q2. How long would the day stretch into ? Would it take 4hours or so for the 32 dog scenario ? </div> <div> <I><B>Timing depends very much on how long it takes for your lure to be returned to the start for the next course (race). We have it down to about 3 minutes per course so a 4-dog event really only takes about 5 minutes for the two runs. With 8 events it would take only about 1 hour for the first runs.  You would have a 15 minute break and then run your 8 finals - then finish.</B></I></div> <bR> <div> Q3. Staff for the day would be....Slipper (How many - just 1 ?)Lure Driver, Race Caller, Stewards supplied by the GRA ? Vet Any more ? </div> <div> <I><B>Staff - 1 slipper, 1 judge, 1 racecaller, 1 vet, 1 flag steward, and 1 official steward - catching pen staff.</B></I></div> <bR> <div> Q4. Are the dogs checked by the stewards for ear brands and do they have to carry papers as in Track Racing ? </div> <div> <I><B>All dogs must be on course at an allocated time with their papers for official steward to check them off.</B></I></div> <bR> <div> Q5. Do the dogs have to be name registered with the GRA ? </div> <div> <I><B>Yes, if you are running an official meeting - all dogs/people must be licensed/registered.</B></I></div> <bR> <div> Q6. Is there any circumstances where a dog is not allowed to race ? </div> <div> <I><B>Basically the same as track racing - dogs under suspension, coming back from whelping/injury etc.</B></I></div> <bR> <div> Q7. If a dog has been done for fighting or failure to chase on the Track, can it still run in Coursing ? </div> <div> <I><B>Can run on coursing as long as it has been cleared for racing. Dogs rarely fight on the coursing, this is the beauty of it, especially for those tired/jaded dogs who have lost interest on the circle.</B></I></div> <bR> <div> Q8. Is there any age limits for nominations ? </div> <div> <I><B>No, same as for track racing. Can run a veterans - over 4, but stewards insist that it must have had a race start within 3 months. </B></I></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 3514 WIDTH="476"><div> <B><U>WHAT IS COURSING</U></B></div> <div> Taken from The Queensland Journal (By Gavin Fitzpatrick)</div> <div> <B><U>These conditions apply in Victoria and some will not be implemented in Queensland</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>WHAT IS COURSING ?</U></B></div> <div> A greyhound course is a competition between two greyhounds over a distance of approximately 320 metres in a straight line.</div> <div> Released form slips at one end, they run into a catching pen at the other end.</div> <bR> <div> Two greyhounds are released from slips by a person known as “the slipper”.</div> <bR> <div> “Slips” is a term to describe the lead used by the slipper.</div> <bR> <div> A set of slips consist of a lead approximately two metres in length with a wooden handle which is held by the slipper,  at the other end of the lead there are two collars attached which, when placed around the neck of each greyhound, are centrally secured by a metal pin.  Attached to the pin is a nylon, cord or wire cable which in turn runs through the centre of the lead and through the centre of the wooden handle held by the slipper.</div> <bR> <div> Once through this handle the cord or cable us attached to a leather wrist strap fixed around the wrist of the slipper.</div> <bR> <div> It is the duty of the slipper to secure both greyhounds in slips so as to have then running smoothly behind the lure and to release them as one.  </div> <bR> <div> The coursing season in Victoria is held between mid April and the end of October.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>THE LURE</U></B></div> <div> The lure at coursing meetings varies from one track to another.  Most are of a type which is connected to a wire cable drawn down the centre of the track and after each course is brought back immediately in front of the slipper.</div> <bR> <div> A few clubs, namely Melton, Charlton and Healesville have different lure drive systems.</div> <div> Charlton and Healesvillle have an “arm on the rail” type where Melton have a unique return cable at the left side of the track with an are with lure attached to that cable.</div> <bR> <div> Coursing events are held at Benalla, Bendigo, Camperdown, Casteron, Charlton, Healesville, Lang Lang, Maryborough, Melton, Penshurst, Terang, Endenhope, Geelong.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>WHY COURSING ?</U></B></div> <div> Despite what a number of people may think, there is a definite role for greyhound coursing.  It is a traditional sport which has been continued in Victoria for more than 100 years.  Although live hare coursing no longer exists in this state, the present form of coursing came into vogue in 1965.</div> <bR> <div> Greyhound coursing for various reasons does not suit all people, however it certainly does suit most people.</div> <div> Being mainly a weekend sport, it suits those people who are unable to get away from work in time to take their greyhounds to a night meeting.</div> <bR> <div> It suits the trainer who wishes to make his greyhound fitter and keener (yes, keener) for circle racing.</div> <bR> <div> Coursing people know only too well the merits of coursing in preparation and sharpening up a greyhound for circle racing.</div> <div> We see time and time again coursing greyhounds which return to the circle and virtually “find a leg”.  It's not a miracle or fluke effort, it is more often that not, due to the fact that the greyhound had a stint as coursing.</div> <bR> <div> Coursing is also conducted in a picnic atmosphere.  You can take your barbeque and esky of partake of a meal provided by the club at a small charge and have a great day out.</div> <bR> <div> If your greyhound(s) progresses beyond the first round you can expect to be reasonably busy all day and not just sitting around as the case if your greyhound is in a circle race late at night.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>FINANCE</U></B></div> <div> The financing of coursing meeting is a joint venture.</div> <div> Each coursing club receives an allocation from the N.C.A. Prize Money Trust Account.</div> <div> The clubs of course are expected to do their part in contributing prizemoney to each of their meetings.</div> <div> This is done usually by the receipt of nomination fees, conduct of raffles, providing meals on the day etc.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>GRADING </U></B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Verdana" ><I>(these grades are only available in NSW)</I></FONT></div> <div> <B>MAIDEN:</B>  For greyhounds which have never won a stake.</div> <bR> <div> <B>TWO COURSE LIMIT:</B>  A two course limit means the event is open only to greyhounds which have not raised more that two flags in any one stake.</div> <bR> <div> <B>PUPPY STAKE:</B>  These events may be catagorised as either dog or bitch or mixed puppy stakes.  These events are open to only puppies which turn two years on or after the first day of July of the year during which the greyhound is competing.</div> <bR> <div> <B>ALL AGED STAKES:</B>  These stakes are mainly for adult dogs and bitches.  Some clubs put on All Aged Bitch Only, which prove very popular.  (It is a well-known fact that bitches are at a distinct disadvantage against the dogs on a straight course - the disadvantage is deemed by the experts to be in the order of three lengths).</div> <bR> <div> <B>SPEED STAKES</B>: These events are only for greyhounds which have previously competed in a race of qualifying event on the circle or speed.</div> <bR> <div> <B>OVERFLOW STAKES:</B>  These events are held when the club is also running a cup event. Once the cup field is filled the remaining entries for the cup are placed into the overflow of the cup.</div> <bR> <div> IMPORTANT TO NOTE:  The club conducting the meeting has a discretion into which event certain greyhounds are placed.</div> <div> A great advantage with coursing is, no matter how many events your greyhound may win in this area - in fact - if he was to win the Waterloo Cup but was a maiden on the circle, he remains a maiden on the circle.  The winning of coursing events has nothing to do with the grading of your greyhound on the circle.</div> <bR> <div> Conversely, if you have a Free for All greyhound on the circle, he is still eligible for a Maiden in the coursing.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>DISTANCES</U></B></div> <div> Each coursing track varies in the distance of events, however each event on a program are run over the same distance.  In the main, most courses are run over a distance of approximately 320m from slips to the winning post.</div> <bR> <div> The longest course of all is probably at Melton while the shortest is Lang Lang.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>KENNELLING</U></B></div> <div> There is no kenneling of greyhounds as we know at circle tracks.  At any coursing meeting the kennel for your greyhound will be your motor vehicle of trailer.<I><B>  (Only Victoria and NSW).</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>FEEDING</U></B></div> <div> This item of discussion also can be the subject of a great deal of argument with so many trainers differing in their opinion and the manner in which they feed their greyhounds.</div> <div> Suffice to say, if you feed well, have your greyhound fit and up about half to 1 kilogram on his normal circle racing weight, he should perform well.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>WHAT TO TAKE TO A COURSING MEETING  </U></B><I><U>(Only Vic, NSW & S.A.)</U></I></div> <div> (1)Woolen collars, keep a supply of both red and white collars to be worn by your greyhound depending on where he is drawn for a particular stake.  Make a habit of keeping one of each colour in your pocket.</div> <bR> <div> (2) Extra leads for catching.</div> <bR> <div> (3) Buckets - for washing your dog's feet between the courses.</div> <bR> <div> (4) Ice - If you have a greyhound with tendon problems.</div> <bR> <div> (5) Liniment for rubbing down between courses.</div> <bR> <div> (6) Towels for drying your greyhound on a inclement day.</div> <bR> <div> (7) Rugs. Keep a supply of woolen and waterproof  rugs for a change in the weather.</div> <bR> <div> (8) Bowls for your greyhounds meal of drink. Some trainers do not feed any bulk food on coursing day but every greyhound competing should be given a high protein drink between courses.</div> <bR> <div> (9) Greyhound registration papers</div> <bR> <div> (10) Stopwatch - if you have any interest in clocking events in which you are not involved.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>WHAT TYPE OF GREYHOUND MAKES A GOOD COURSING GREYHOUND ?</U></B></div> <div> There appears to be no set rule to this question, however your greyhound must be keen and fit.</div> <bR> <div> Size of a greyhound is not all important.  Do not believe that a big greyhound will be better that a smaller one.</div> <bR> <div> Also, do not think because a greyhound has just broken the track record for 298m at Olympic Park he will be unbeatable on the coursing scene.</div> <div> The greyhound likely to success at coursing is the type which on the circle shows exception speed to the first turn but is unable to continue that speed around the bend.</div> <bR> <div> It is necessary to have a greyhound which can run out three courses strongly.  You may not know whether or not it can until you try it.</div> <div> There is no doubt may trainers are wary about the requirement to run their greyhound up to three times at a coursing meeting.  This wariness can only be due to such trainers not having gone through the experience to see the benefit it can be to the greyhound.</div> <bR> <div> You may be amazed at how easily these animals can cope with three runs in one day.</div> <bR> <div> There would be dozens of average circle greyhounds which would be cup class at coursing and yet there are many which are top class circle competitors which probably could not reach a final if tried at coursing.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>BETTING</U></B></div> <div> Betting at a Plumpton meeting is a punter's paradise.  There is always at least one bookmaker, sometimes two or three.</div> <bR> <div> When it is realized there are often between 60 and 100 individual courses on one day, the punter could not want for more.  Many a shrewd clocker who has sat clocking individual courses has made a tidy sum by the end of the day.</div> <bR> <div> Where else would you be able to back up your dog on four separate occasions in one day.</div> <bR> <div> This can be done by backing your dog for each individual course and also for the final before the first, second or final course.</div> <bR> <div> Good odds can also be obtained particularly when you consider you are backing greyhounds which in each course are running against only one other competitor.</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="536" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#336699 HEIGHT= 29 WIDTH="216"><div> <B>ABOUT MECHANICAL STRAIGHT TRACK LURE COURSING</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#777777 WIDTH="71"><div> <A HREF="coursingrules.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Coursing Rules"><B>RULES</B></A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#777777 WIDTH="81"><div> <A HREF="coursinggrading.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Coursing Grading"><B>GRADING</B></A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#777777><NOBR><div> <A HREF="coursingsupport.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Coursing Support"><B>SUPPORT</B></A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#777777 WIDTH="71"><div> <A HREF="coursingnews.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Coursing News"><B>NEWS</B></A></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>