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The club boasts the only straight track greyhound racing in Queensland and race every Saturday afternoon.</div> <bR> <div> CGRC representative Paul St John-Wood is aware of the cross promotional opportunities that exist between local sporting clubs and believes a day at the races is an ideal event for sporting club fundraisers.</div> <bR> <div> “An afternoon at the Capalaba Greyhound races is such a great experience, the relaxed atmosphere and the excitement of live greyhound racing, there is no other experience quite like it in the Redlands and Bayside area” he said. “Any sporting team or club has the opportunity to have a fundraiser organised by the Capalaba Greyhound Racing Club. The entertainment that the racing provides is the perfect platform to ensure all fundraisers are both enjoyable and financially successful”</div> <bR> <div> Tickets for the Redlands Softball Association fundraiser on Saturday 17th July can still be purchased through the Association (07) 3862 1717 or on the day at Capalaba Greyhound Racing Club.</div> <bR> <div> If you know of a sporting team or club that would like to have a fundraiser organised by the CGRC contact Paul St John-Wood (07) 3862 1744 or paul@brisgreys.com</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#003366 HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="781"><div> <B>Capalaba Melbourne Cup draws a 1000-strong crowd </B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 114 WIDTH="781"><div> THE Capalaba Greyhound Racing Club is celebrat-ing after an enormous first Tuesday in November. </div> <div> The Club saw a crowd of 1000 people turn up to John Frederick Park, tucking into fresh seafood and ice cold beers. </div> <div> It was one of the best days for bar turnover for the Capalaba Club, increasing its takings by about 13 per cent. The Club wishes to thank all that came down for the day for making it a great success. </div> <div> Business Development Manager Anthony Millican said next year would be bigger and better. </div> <div> "It was a great day and we couldn't have done it without a supportive crowd and fantastic sponsors." </div> <div> "We are in the process of completing an evaluation of the day and expect next year to be bigger and better."<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Verdana" > </FONT></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#003366 HEIGHT= 32 WIDTH="781"><div> <B>Cartwright Property Group backs Capalaba Derby</B></div> <div> Wednesday, 19 August 2009</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 597 WIDTH="781"><div> THE re-birth of the Capalaba Greyhounds has received a further boost with the signing of Brisbane property high flyer Dale Cartwright signing as major sponsor of the Capalaba Derby.</div> <bR> <div> Mr Cartwright's successful real estate firm Cartwright Property Group signed a 12-month deal with the home of straight track racing, which includes naming rights to the Derby to be held on May 18, 2010.</div> <bR> <div> The announcement comes days after top Victorian greyhound racing duo Jason Thompson and Seona Hood struck a deal with the Capalaba Club to sponsor the Futurity race, including a boost to the prize purse of a much sought after service to champion greyhound El Galo (valued at $3,000).</div> <bR> <div> Mr Cartwright, who is a keen greyhound enthusiast and also major sponsor of the Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club's Group One Gold Cup (710m), said the deal was designed to help the Queensland industry.</div> <bR> <div> “Capalaba is a top little track with huge potential and I am very excited to be able to help the Club fulfil its ambitions,” said Mr Cartwright.</div> <bR> <div> “Greyhound racing is in a position at the moment to really make a revival and I am very proud to help this along in any way I can.”</div> <bR> <div> Cartwright Property Group currently has offices in Coorparoo and Graceville in Brisbane, and is looking to expand within the next twelve months to meet demand.</div> <bR> <div> The Capalaba Derby is one of six feature races of the Club, and is worth $3,800 in prizemoney.</div> <bR> <div> Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club, the new administrators of the Capalaba Club, general manager Luke Gatehouse the Club and the Queensland greyhound industry was very thankful for Mr Cartwright's generosity.</div> <bR> <div> “Dale (Cartwright) is a fantastic supporter not only of the Brisbane and now Capalaba Club's but the greyhound racing industry as whole,” Mr Gatehouse said.</div> <bR> <div> “We are extremely proud to have him on board, and his support will help fulfil our vision for transforming the Capalaba Club into a breeding ground for greyhound racing talent in Queensland, and to establish it as a key entertainment option in the Redland City.”</div> <bR> <div> “Also, to have such a substantial business alliance with the Cartwright Property Group really lifts the profile of Capalaba Greyhounds.”</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#003366 HEIGHT= 32 WIDTH="781"><div> <B>Capalaba Greyhound Racing Club Prize Money Changes</B></div> <div> Monday, 17 August 2009</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 735 WIDTH="781"><div> The Capalaba Greyhound racing Club today announced changes to the prize money structure paid by the Club which will deliver significant increases to lower grade races conducted by the Club. The new prize money schedule will commence from 1 September 2009. </div> <bR> <div> Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club (which now administers the Capalaba Club) General Manager, Luke Gatehouse said the changes were to increase returns to the rank and file participants who support the Capalaba Club on weekly basis. “Capalaba is a grass roots track and the Committee have decided to channel more money into the grass roots races. The Committee approved the Business Plan for the Club last Friday, and this is the first of a range of initiatives that will come out of the Plan”, said Gatehouse.</div> <bR> <div> The new prize money schedule will deliver the following increases:</div> <bR> <div> Maiden:     $65 or 27%</div> <div> 5<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Verdana" >th</FONT> Grade:     $40 or 13%</div> <div> 4<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Verdana" >th</FONT> Grade:     $35 or 10%</div> <div> 3<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Verdana" >rd</FONT> Grade:     $20 or 5%</div> <bR> <div> In addition, prize money for finals has been standardised across the board. From 1 September 2009, all Finals will carry $500 total prize money, with $340 to the winner.</div> <bR> <div> The Prize Money for each grade of race will be:</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="437" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ROWS" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="107"><div> <B>Grade</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="58"><div> <B>Total</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="61"><div> <B>1</B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>st</B></FONT></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="62"><div> <B>2</B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>nd</B></FONT></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="62"><div> <B>3</B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>rd</B></FONT></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="62"><div> <B>4</B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>th</B></FONT></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="107"><div> <B>Maiden</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="58"><div> $310</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="61"><div> $200</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="62"><div> $70</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="62"><div> $30</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="62"><div> $10</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="107"><div> <B>5th</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="58"><div> $350</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="61"><div> $230</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="62"><div> $75</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="62"><div> $35</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="62"><div> $10</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="107"><div> <B>4th</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="58"><div> $400</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="61"><div> $260</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="62"><div> $90</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="62"><div> $40</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="62"><div> $10</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="107"><div> <B>3rd</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="58"><div> $445</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="61"><div> $300</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="62"><div> $95</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="62"><div> $40</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="62"><div> $10</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="107"><div> <B>2nd</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="58"><div> $500</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="61"><div> $340</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="62"><div> $100</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="62"><div> $50</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="62"><div> $10</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM HEIGHT= 32 WIDTH="107"><div> <B>1st &</B></div> <div> <B>All Finals</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="58"><div> $500</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="61"><div> $340</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="62"><div> $100</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="62"><div> $50</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="62"><div> $10</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> The Club also has moved to standardise its Feature Race prize money. The Club will also be introducing a new Feature Race - “The Capalaba Cup” in November 2009. </div> <bR> <div> From 1 September 2009, the Feature Races conducted by Capalaba will carry the following prize money:</div> <bR> <div> Michael Miller Memorial     $7,600          ($5,000 to winner)</div> <div> Capalaba Cup               $3,800          ($2,500 to winner)</div> <div> Capalaba Derby          $3,800          ($2,500 to winner)</div> <div> Capalaba Futurity          $3,800          ($2,500 to winner)</div> <div> GQL Young Guns x 2          $3,800          ($2,500 to winner)</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#003366 HEIGHT= 32 WIDTH="781"><div> <B>Awesome Lodge boosts Capalaba Futurity</B></div> <div> Thursday, 13 August 2009</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 963 WIDTH="781"><div> TOP greyhound racing duo Jason Thompson and Seona Hood have raised the bar for the Capalaba Futurity, sponsoring the race including a service to the recently retired champion, El Galo. <A HREF="http://www.awesomelodge.com.au" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.awesomelodge.com.au">Awesome Lodge</A>.</div> <bR> <div> Mr Thompson and Ms Hood have thrown their weight behind the non-TAB straight track by providing a cash sponsorship as well as a much sought after service to El Galo, which is worth almost $3,000.</div> <bR> <div> The Victorian pair who own Pearcedale-based stud farm Awesome Lodge, have sponsored the Capalaba Futurity in May next year, which is a bitches' race over 366m on the unique straight track.</div> <bR> <div> Mr Thompson said they were thrilled to sponsor the Capalaba Club and to give something back to the grass roots of greyhound racing in Queensland.</div> <bR> <div> “Capalaba is `salt of the earth' greyhound racing in Queensland, and as a non-TAB meeting, the people that race there are true greyhound enthusiasts,” Mr Thompson said.</div> <bR> <div> “We heard that they were looking for sponsors and that the Brisbane Club had come in to give them a hand so we jumped at the chance of getting involved.”</div> <bR> <div> The couple have had plenty of success in Queensland, particularly with El Galo, who took out last year's Group One Brisbane Cup coincidently on the same night of Ms Hood's birthday.</div> <bR> <div> Ms Hood said it was a fitting partnership considering El Galo was bred in Queensland and later purchased from Brisbane racing enthusiasts Christine and Dave Robartson.</div> <bR> <div> “We wanted to figure out which was the best way we could help the Club and it didn't take us long to come up with the idea,” said Ms Hood.</div> <bR> <div> “Without a great industry in the Sunshine State and top breeders like the Robartson's we probably wouldn't have had the success that we have and we are very grateful for it.</div> <bR> <div> “The only way to encourage people to stick with the sport is to offer incentives at the introductory levels like Capalaba, and that's what we are hoping to achieve with this sponsorship.”</div> <bR> <div> The Futurity sponsorship is sure to provide a major boost for the Club in luring top dogs for the increased prize package.</div> <bR> <div> Capalaba Greyhound Racing Club president Alec Stevens said the sponsorship would not only attract top chasers to the Redland City-based track, but also give track specialists a greater incentive.</div> <bR> <div> “There are some greyhounds that run well on the straight but struggle with two turn or even one turn tracks and a sponsorship like this will give them a red hot incentive to keep racing,” Mr Stevens said.</div> <bR> <div> “In saying that, it will also mean that there will be plenty of other top trainers who will nominate to try and win the service and this will make for a terrific race, which in turn, should draw a strong crowd to see them battle it out.”</div> <bR> <div> The Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club has been appointed to provide administrative and business development services for the Capalaba Club due to the resignation of Club secretary Bob Patching.</div> <bR> <div> Brisbane Club general manager Luke Gatehouse said he was very thankful to Ms Hood and Mr Thompson for the sponsorship.</div> <bR> <div> “It is a major boost for the Club from both a racing perspective but also to help promote straight track racing in South East Queensland,” Mr Gatehouse said.</div> <bR> <div> “I think we are going to see a showdown of track experience versus racing form, and this is definitely going to be a crowd puller.”</div> <bR> <div> The announcement comes off the back of an instant rally of support for the Capalaba Club which saw eight new sponsors sign on within 24 hours of the appointment of the Brisbane Club agreement.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#003366 HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="781"><div> <B>SPONSOR SUPPORT OF CAPALABA 31.07.09</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 357 WIDTH="781"><div> SUPPORT for the Capalaba Club has rallied with the signing of eight new sponsors after the announcement of a new management structure.</div> <div> The Club has signed a deal with the Brisbane Club that sees it take over the management and business development of the Redland City-based Capalaba track.</div> <div> Six new sponsors have got behind the Brisbane Club’s appointment including Cartwright Property Group, Brandons Electrical, Big Dog Racing Supplements, Redcliffe Oxley Meats, Eagle Boys Pizza at Victoria Point, Bogie Lodge Breeding Kennels, Perfect Option Design and Print as well as greyhound enthusiasts Chris and Sonya Andrews.</div> <div> The Club has also secured seven services to a variety of top stud dogs to boost race prize purse value including Group 1 winners Made To Size, Knocka Norris and Trewly Special.</div> <div> Brisbane Club general manager Luke Gatehouse said the club was very excited to get the ball rolling.</div> <div> “Since the announcement was made our team has been calling a slew of contacts in the industry and the response has been fantastic,” said Gatehouse.</div> <div> “As a non-TAB race venue the Capalaba Club needs quite a lot of financial assistance to help subsidise operations and these sponsorships will ensure the future of straight track racing in Queensland.”</div> <div> The change in management came after Capalaba Club secretary Bob Patching announced he would retire in September.</div> <div> Gatehouse said the Capalaba Club would benefit from the Albion Park-based Brisbane Club’s separate racing and marketing divisions.</div> <div> “We are very fortunate to be the only greyhound racing club in Queensland with individual racing and marketing and business development departments, and this ensures a very efficient operation,” said Gatehouse.</div> <div> “The focus will now be developing a strong business model and marketing plan so that we can transform the club into one of Redland City’s number one entertainment options.”</div> <div> The Brisbane Club will take over sole management of Capalaba by September.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#003366 HEIGHT= 32 WIDTH="781"><div> <B>Brisbane and Capalaba Greyhound Club's join forces</B></div> <div> Wednesday, 29 July 2009</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 1148 WIDTH="781"><div> <IMG SRC="479b90d70.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="215" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> THE Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club has signed an historic agreement with the Capalaba Greyhound Racing Club to ensure continued viability of the iconic Redland City racing facility.</div> <bR> <div> The Capalaba Club committee today (28 July) voted unanimously in favour of a co-operative management arrangement with the Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club, which will see them takeover the administration of the Redlands-based Club.</div> <bR> <div> Capalaba Greyhound Racing Club is a non-TAB race track, which is the only straight track in Queensland, and races Saturday afternoons as well as Melbourne Cup day.</div> <bR> <div> The agreement will see the Brisbane Club ensure the management and promotion of straight track greyhound racing in South East Queensland, assist participants in their various forms of involvement with greyhound racing at Capalaba, and provide an exciting entertainment product for on-course patrons at the Capalaba venue.</div> <bR> <div> The proposal was raised by the Brisbane Club after Capalaba Greyhound Racing Club secretary Bob Patching announced he would be resigning from his position in September.</div> <bR> <div> Capalaba Greyhound Racing Club president Alec Stevens said the decision to enter into this agreement was made to ensure the financial future and success of the Club.</div> <bR> <div> “The Committee of the Capalaba Club have carefully considered what will be in the best interests of the Club in the long term, and believe that our association with the Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club will have a positive impact on our business operations, our financial position and on our service to greyhound industry participants,” said Mr Stevens.</div> <bR> <div> “We will ensure the financial viability of the Club through our alliance with Queensland's principal greyhound racing club.”</div> <bR> <div> The agreement is an added boost for the Brisbane Club, coming off the back of its most successful Winter Carnival to date with TOTE turnover increasing more than 30 per cent on previous years'.</div> <bR> <div> The metropolitan Club currently races four nights per week with Thursday night its flagship meeting.</div> <bR> <div> Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club president Michael Byrne Q.C. said the Club saw a perfect opportunity to become involved with the iconic racing facility.</div> <bR> <div> “Capalaba is unique as it is Queensland's only straight greyhound racing track, and provides for a wonderful picnic-style atmosphere on Saturday afternoons at the gateway to the booming Redland City,” Mr Byrne said.</div> <bR> <div> “The Brisbane committee considered the business proposal put forward by our general manager Luke Gatehouse, and unanimously endorsed the cooperative management arrangement.”</div> <bR> <div> Chair of Greyhounds Queensland Limited, the industry controlling body, Kerry Watson, said it was a step in the right direction for greyhound racing in South East Queensland.</div> <bR> <div> “This is a positive step by the Capalaba Club,” said Ms Watson, “I'm confident Luke Gatehouse and his talented staff will be able to advance straight track racing at Capalaba.”</div> <bR> <div> “Luke's involvement in greyhound racing actually started at Capalaba in the mid 1990's when he produced and hosted the greyhound racing segment on Redland's community radio station BayFM.”</div> <bR> <div> <B>Background</B></div> <div> The Capalaba Greyhound Racing Club was established in 1947, and originally hosted 12-dog races with both hurdles and on the flat over 290 yards. 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