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17 November 2011

Capalaba racing resumes early after Christmas/New Year break

Due to the recent disruption to greyhound racing at Capalaba it has been decided by Racing Queensland Limited (RQL) to reduce the Christmas/New Year break and recommence racing a week earlier on Saturday, January 7, 2012.

The decision to add an additional meeting to the schedule has been taken by RQL in an effort to compensate the industry for the recent loss of race meetings at Capalaba.

This is in addition to the Maiden and 5th Grade events that were added to the Albion Park schedules where 12 race cards were conducted recently.

During the closure of the Capalaba complex rejuvenation work will be carried out on the race track surface.

The timetable over the Christmas/New Year break is as follows:

· greyhound racing will conclude at Capalaba on Saturday, December 17, 2011;

· final Tuesday morning greyhound trials will be conducted on Tuesday, December 13, 2011;

· final Sunday morning greyhound trials will be conducted on Sunday, December 18, 2011;

· greyhound racing will recommence at Capalaba on Saturday, January 7, 2012;

· Sunday morning greyhound trials will recommence Sunday, January 8, 2012, and;

· Tuesday morning greyhound trials will recommence Tuesday, January 10, 2012.

For further information please contact the Capalaba Greyhound Racing Club in business hours on 07 3390 2772.

8th November 2011

Due to ongoing issues with the reliable operation of the lure at Capalaba Greyhound Racing Club (CGRC) the meeting scheduled for Saturday, November 12, 2011 has been abandoned on the advice of stewards.

Racing Queensland Limited (RQL) will however conduct a ‘phantom’ meeting next Saturday with free entry, catering, bar, bookmaker and totalisator services operational for the away thoroughbred meetings.

It is anticipated that an operable lure will be in place for the scheduled Capalaba meeting on Saturday, November 19 at which the Capalaba Cup heats will now take place. Cup nominations will close with RQL at 8.30am on Tuesday, November 15. The Capalaba Cup final will now be rescheduled to Saturday, November 26.

Greyhound licensees should note the final of the Capalaba Cup will clash with the scheduled heats of the Young Guns Series at Capalaba. RQL has been left with no other option but to run the events concurrently.

RQL will hold trials, free of charge, at 6am to 9am on Tuesday, November 15 and Thursday, November 17 at the CGRC.

5 October 2011

Crowds to flock to Capalaba Greyhounds for Melbourne Cup

Since resuming racing in July this year, the Capalaba Greyhound Racing Centre is set to host some of its biggest race meetings in the coming months.

Capalaba will be presenting exciting greyhound racing every Saturday and huge crowds are expected to flock to the track during the Spring Carnival. The Melbourne Cup meeting at Capalaba continues to attract great numbers and this year it is expected to be bigger and better.

This Tuesday, November 1 spectators can enjoy live greyhound racing, bar and canteen facilities, tote and bookmaker fielding local an interstate racing, sweepstakes, best dressed lady and gent competition, prizes and giveaways. And most importantly live coverage of the Melbourne Cup at Flemington to watch the race that stops the nation.

The club has a reserved dining package available which includes racecourse admission, reserved marquee dining seating, a first drink on arrival, BBQ buffet lunch, bookmaker, televisions and cash bar facilities from $55 per person.

Local companies wanting to treat their staff to an afternoon of great racing have the chance to win when booking this package for six or more work mates. Winners enjoy naming rights to a race, presentation of the race trophy, a $50 Melbourne Cup betting voucher, a gift for each guest and signage space.

The club is also offering the reserved dining package for the festive season. A Christmas party with a difference can be booked for November 26, December 3, 10 and 17.

Racecourse admission on Melbourne Cup day is $5 and gates open at 9:00am with the first race from Flemington set for 9:20am.

For booking and further information contact the Capalaba Greyhound Racing Centre on 07 3390 2772, or visit www.capalaba greyhounds.com or find us on Facebook.

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For further information please contact RQL marketing manager Blair Odgers on 07 3869 9779.