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Hobart Greyhound Racing Club

Locality: Hobart, Tasmania

Phone: +61 3 6214 4261

Address: 6 Goodwood Road, TAS 7010 7010 Hobart, TAS, Australia

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25.01.2022 After ten years of exemplary dedication, service, sacrifice and commitment Friday afternoon saw our much loved GAP Manager resign. This amazing lady has built GAP into the organisation it is today, and will leave behind a legacy in the history of the Tasmanian Greyhound Racing Industry that can not be surpassed. We wish you the very best in all your future career endeavours and thank you for the hard work you have put into our industry. ... Your replacement will have BIG shoes to fill! See more

25.01.2022 M.A Morgan St Ledger Presentation!

25.01.2022 Good luck & best Wishes to all our friends competing in today’s Ladbrokes.com.au Grade 3 Devonport Chase! The lure runs at 2:12pm at the North West Greyhound Racing Club! Don’t forget to book your tickets to the Ladbrokes Group one Hobart Thousand Final! Tickets to the sponsors dinner are nearly sold out! Follow the link below! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ladbrokes-group-one-hobart-

23.01.2022 Back when it all began.

23.01.2022 Tasmanian ex-pat Handsome Prince will take centre stage on Friday night in the final of the NSW TAB Million Dollar Chase Final. The Tasmanian bred Brindle by SH Avatar out of See Blue’s Girl has racked up an impressing $27,505 in prize money from his 19 career starts. Handsome Price left Tasmania on a high note after winning the 10th race on the card at Hobart on the 3rd of September ahead of River Bank & Hooked On Brenda in a personal best time of 25.82 seconds. Upon arrivi...Continue reading

22.01.2022 More old treasures!

21.01.2022 Glenn Howlett takes out race 8 with Parker aka Off The Bench

21.01.2022 Much awaited fields for the 17th of September thanks to TheDogs.com.au https://www.thedogs.com.au/racing/hobart/2020-09-17

21.01.2022 2021 Dennis Collis Memorial winner Buffet Baron for trainer Blake Pursell

20.01.2022 Presentation of the Peter Howlett Memorial Congratulations Sir Rogan for trainer Susan Gittus!

19.01.2022 Our life members past and present, the people who have dedicated their lives and immersed themselves in our club and our industry for the past 85 years. These 24 individuals have been awarded the Hobart Greyhound Racing Club’s Highest honour, their commitment, dedication and contribution to our industry has helped shape this club into the club it is today.

18.01.2022 It’s time to get our fashion on! And show them all how fancy the Greyhound World really is! We have until Sunday the 20th before the Hobart Thousand Round closes, so dust off your dancing shoes and get snapping! ... Launceston Greyhound Racing Club North West Greyhound Racing Club https://summerofracing.com.au/fashions/

17.01.2022 The Hobart Greyhound Racing Club wish to extend their heartfelt condolences to Sally, Chelsea, Lincoln and the extended family of Brendon Browning who sadly passed away yesterday. Brendon will be remembered as an amazing owner & trainer and a great friend to all that knew him. He will be sadly missed.

17.01.2022 Hobart Thousand Final Night Tickets on sale NOW! Be sure to grab your copy of the HGRC newsletter to read the complete event update & get your participants promo code!!... THIS IS A COVID SAFE EVENT BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL & TICKETS ARE LIMITED!!! Tickets on sale until close of business December 15th 2020 or until sold out! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/hobart-thousand-final-night Go Racing Tasmania Lets Go Racing Tasmania Young Racing Tasmania Launceston Greyhound Racing Club North West Greyhound Racing Club Ladbrokes.com.au Jane Howlett - Liberal Member for Prosser Tasracing Australia Greyhound Racing Victoria - GRV Greyhound Racing New South Wales Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club Greyhound Racing South Australia Darwin Greyhound Racing 7hofm WIN News Tasmania Katrina Gregory Paul Young John Cameron Graeme Barber Claire Louise Barker

17.01.2022 Congratulations to Susan Gittus & Sir Rogan on winning the 2020 Peter Howlett Memorial Sir Rogan pictured with Steven Lockley Chairman HGRC, Glen Howlett son of Peter, Joshua Wright, Claire Robins HGRC committee, & Handler Carolyn Mart Second, Minish Woods for Eileen Thomas Third, Stylish Ellyse for Shirley Sutcliffe ... Fourth, Stylish Odds for Susan Gittus Time: 26.19

15.01.2022 When you book in to meet one of our lovely dogs that are looking for a home this is the beautiful space you will get to sit and get to know them

14.01.2022 2021 Dennis Collis Memorial Congratulations Buffet Baron For Blake Pursell

13.01.2022 In just 37 short days our grand old club turns 85 years young. Hobart Speed Coursing Club was sent into liquidation seeing the last meeting held on the 7th of September 1935. ... By the 23rd of September 1935 the National Coursing Club has registered the H.G.R.C. We held our first race meeting on the 20th of October 1935. The Hobart Greyhound Racing Club have honoured stand out industry participants since 2007 at our annual awards evening. The greats of the past 85 years immortalised in our Hall of Fame and the history books of our industry. For more info on our Hall of Fame inductees check out: http://tasmaniangreyhoundhalloffame.com.au

13.01.2022 Congratulations to the winner of the Noel Vince Memorial for 2020 Kintyre for Debbie Cannan! Second: Fabulous Baroque for Edward Medhurst Third: Sir Rogan for Susan

12.01.2022 Last night Kintyre took out the 2020 the Noel Vince Memorial for 2020 for Debbie Cannan! Second: Fabulous Baroque for Edward Medhurst Third: Sir Rogan for Susan

11.01.2022 Fields for Thursday 10th September 2020 Thanks to TheDogs.com.au! https://www.thedogs.com.au/racing/hobart/2020-09-10

11.01.2022 MICHAEL ARTHUR MORGAN turned 16 the day he left Ireland, bound for Australia in 1921. Morgan shaped the face of the Tasmanian Greyhound Racing Industry into what it is today. Morgan was one of the founding fathers of track racing and The Hobart Greyhound Racing Club. ... He moved to Hobart in 1933 and initiated the Hobart Speed Coursing Club, which was later forced into liquidation prior to becoming known as the Hobart Greyhound Racing Club. Mr. Morgan stood at the helm for Hobart Greyhound Racing from 1935 until 1967 and ruled Greyhound Racing with an iron fist. Realising the importance of having a stand-out feature race, Morgan created The Hobart Thousand in 1935 (which is still to this day, Tasmanian’s only Group one event across all three codes) and The Maiden Thousand in 1949. M A Morgan is and forever will be honoured by the HGRC with a race each year. This Thursday night, the HGRC will host the St Ledger M A Morgan Stakes which will be conducted as a Best Eight Final, over 461 metres, for male dogs whelped on or after April 1, 2018

11.01.2022 As Minister for Racing I was excited to announce, just a week out from Christmas, that a further 6 per cent increase will be implemented for Tasmanian racing fr...om 1 February 2021. This follows a 6 per cent stakes increase announced last August. This announcement provides enormous confidence for our local racing industry and helps attract further investment. With today’s announcement, the Tasmanian Liberal Government has now well and truly exceeded its commitment to increasing stakes by an average of 4 per cent a year over four years. Stakes in 2018 were $20.75 million and will grow to $24.6 million, an annualised increase of $3.86 million or 18.6 per cent since 2018. Tasracing Australia will consult with the three codes during January to determine the exact distribution of stakes for when they are implemented from 1 February

11.01.2022 2020 Peter Howlett Memorial 340 has been declared a no race. The Howlett Family will be re-sponsoring a race next week. This evening we were joined by Peters son Glenn, wife Ruby, Niece Jane, grandchildren Nicholas, Peter, Dylan and their partners Jesse, Toni & Rhianna as well as great grand children Maddison Abbie & Imogen

10.01.2022 2020 Diane & Dennis Bottley Green Memorial Maiden presentation Congratulations Amorphous Fire for Leon Brazendale!

10.01.2022 The fields thanks to the TheDogs.com.au Please be advised this isn’t the updated version for clarification on the maiden thousand semis please see below & note: Malbena Boy comes out of race 4 box 5 and will compete in race 6 from box 5 Rosa Vista comes out of race 5 box 5 and will compete in race 7 from box 5... https://www.thedogs.com.au/racing/hobart/2021-01-21

09.01.2022 This morning our club lost a beloved industry member and friend. Ann Cameron sadly passed away after a short battle with illness. Ann moved back to Tasmania with her Husband John in 1973 where they brought an allotment in Goodwins Road Mangalore this is where they would go on to build a home and raise their two daughters Carol & Susan. ... Ann along with husband John built boarding kennels for greyhounds, then other dogs before moving to Brighton. Ann’s involvement with our industry spans well past the racing track, into our Greyhound Adoption Program and beyond. Ann is survived by her treasured daughters Carol & Susan, son in Laws Stephen & Nathan, Adored grandchildren Alex, Ben, Chloe & Sophie & much loved Husband John. Our heartfelt prayers and condolences are with her family at this difficult time. Ann will be greatly missed by the G.O.T.B.A.T & H.G.R.C communities. Rest Peacefully Ann

09.01.2022 Trainers please note: There will be NO trials after the races at Hobart this Thursday night 24 December. Trials will be held as usual on Saturday morning 26 December 2020. In addition: The Brighton Straight Track will be closed all day Wednesday 23 December 2020 due to maintenance.

09.01.2022 The races are done, now it’s to home we head, To hand up our stockings & Get into bed! Merry Christmas to all & to all a good night!

09.01.2022 With a career spanning nearly three decades in our industry, one of our younger trainers, Susan, has left her mark in the history of our industry. Spending the last decade dedicating her life tirelessly to the Greyhound Adoption Program of Tasmania, Susan has grown and developed a sustainable program, and moved GAP from an operation run from private backyards into its own facility, securing the longevity of the program and in turn our industry. Susan’s knowledge, passion &... dedication for our industry is insurmountable and has earned her the upmost respect from her peers. The tenacious courage & professionalism Susan has demonstrated throughout her involvement with in the industry, especially over the past 12 months is nothing short of exceptional. As the pages of the history books turn, Susan has moved forward onto greener pastures, leaving GAP with enormous shoes to fill. Please join the HGRC this Thursday night for the Susan Gittus Appreciation Night & the Maiden Thousand Heats, celebrating 10 amazing years of service to the industry! Fields: https://www.thedogs.com.au/racing/hobart/2021-01-14

09.01.2022 ATT TRAINERS: Please be reminded that the nominations for HGRC 7.1.2021 close at 10AM Monday 4.1.2021 Nominations can be made online or by phoning ORI on 67771900.

09.01.2022 & Congratulations to winning trainer Leon Brazendale & Owner Jared Davies 2nd Charlie Sparkles for Lyndon Nichols ... 3rd Manganello for Trent Fenton Time: 26.24 Amorphous Fire Pictured with Trainer Leon Brazendale, Handler Jordan Croft & Judy Green.

08.01.2022 BRIGHTON ON TRACK On behalf of the G.O.T.B.A.T chairman Graeme Barber We are please to say that in contradiction to popular beliefs the renovation works ongoing at the Brighton Trial Track are on schedule for the track to reopen for free galloping on Monday the 30th and the first trial session scheduled for Friday the 4th of December! The following works have been completed: ... scarifying Track aeration topdressing fertilising The track is currently in recovery mode whereby the grass is recovering back through the 40 tons of topdressing sand applied. There are a few other minor jobs to be complete including the replacement of the mat in front of the boxes and the wire dividing the two tracks. If anyone has any further questions or comments please contact Graeme Barber Chairman of the G.O.T.B.A.T!

08.01.2022 Members jackpot for this week! Member number 28 - Jill Stamford Race 8 number 8 - Tah Pam

07.01.2022 Presentation for the Leeroy Rogue Laurels Won by Magic Lea for Michael Pearce!

07.01.2022 This Thursday night we pay tribute and remember Peter Howlett another gentleman of our industry, with the second running of the Peter Howlett Memorial. The inaugural race was won by the Edward Medhurst Trained Fabulous Baroque last year. ... Peter’s time in the industry spans back to the day the trains ran between Hobart and the northern parts of the state. Dad started in dogs aged at 14 or 15 yeas old recalls Peter’s Son Glenn. Peter’s training career spanned close to six and a half decades with his beloved wife Ruby by his side. Mum and dad went up to Devonport and decided it would be their last trip up north as dad was now 80 years old Howlett said Kill Switch by far was Dad’s best dog. Howlett says, She won 18 of 21, a finalist in the Hobart Thousand, Devonport Cup & Launceston Cup. One of my fondest memories of our time with dad’s involvement within the industry is from the show ground days (1995), we had 4 dogs in the best 8 340 metre race, Vienna Nip got up to beat Classic Brandy, Going Ballistic ran third over Jurassic fourth, giving Dad the first 4. It was a very special night, indeed. Gloated Howlett To honour Dad’s memory with a race named after him is very touching, Dad was a self-proclaimed 340 metre specialist so it is only fitting that there is a 340 metre juvenile race in his honour. It means a lot to mum and the Family, so we are very appreciative to the Hobart Greyhound racing Club for putting on the race. Howlett stated. The Howlett family are still involved with our club and our industry, The Peter Howlett Memorial Is race 4 on the card set to jump at 8:49pm Thursday night at Ladbrokes Park Elwick.

07.01.2022 We all dream of that one dog that could change our lives...Throughout the history of this club we have had some amazingly talented dogs grace our tracks from TCA days until now and we will continue to do so into the future. These very special dogs have been awarded our highest honour over the past 13 years and have been inducted into the HGRC Tasmanian Hall of Fame.... Dreams can come true. To read more about these amazing Hall of Fame greys check out: http://tasmaniangreyhoundhalloffame.com.au

06.01.2022 2021 ! Congratulations on an amazing job well done over the past decade. Thank you for everything you have done for our industry, we know it hasn’t always been the easiest job but we appreciate everything you have done and the time you have dedicated to GAP. Our best wishes with your future endeavours!

06.01.2022 Congratulations to Siberia & Debbie! You have done tassie & the HGRC proud, such an achievement making the 2020 Semis of the NSW TAB million dollar Chase and representing our state! Siberia box 2

06.01.2022 LEEROY ROGUE, often described as the consummate professional, was whelped on April 24, 2014 for owner -breeders Jane and Jeff Crawford. The former Queensland trained Big Daddy Cool x Fantasy Royal Dog went on to be trained by Mangalore trainer Debbie Cannan. Leeroy Rogue had an impressive career of 70 starts for 43 wins and 16 minor placings. Nineteen of his wins were at Hobart.... Leeroy Rogue was crowned the 2018 Tasmanian Greyhound of the year! Throughout his career some of his major wins included: A heat of the Dowling McCarthy Tyres Devonport Cup; A heat and the final of the GOTBAT Division 1 Series, Hobart; The CUB Trophy, Hobart; The Noel Vince Memorial, Hobart; The Jack Connolly Memorial, Hobart; The final of the Capalaba Cup, Queensland; And The final of the Group 1 Sky Racing Hobart Thousand. Leeroy Rogue is now standing at Stud. This Thursday, October 15th, HGRC will host the Leeroy Rogue Laurels Best Eight Final for bitches whelped on or after April 1, 2018.

05.01.2022 Due to technical difficulties there will be a delay in amending the fields on the dogs.com for next Thursday’s meeting There is an error affecting races 4, 5, 6 & 7 (Maiden Thousand Semis) ... We have been advised ori are working through the issue. We will share the link to the fields as soon as it’s been corrected.

05.01.2022 Congratulations to Frank & Tracey Hurst on winning the GCA Denise Fysh Award for 2020! Congratulations to all tonight’s winners! And that you to Greyhound Clubs Australia for honouring a stalwart of our club and this state!

05.01.2022 Next Thursday, September 24th 2020 we pay tribute and remember Noel Vince. The Noel Vince memorial will be ran over 461 meters, its a Best 8 race, nominations for the race close 10am Friday 18th September. Noel worked at Morilla on the grape vines when it was still owned by Claudi Alcorso, Noel Trained a small team of dogs during the eighties & nigties from his home in West Hobart where he resided with his Mother.... "Noel was one of the nicest, genuine human beings you could ever wish to meet" Greg Fahey, our local Hobart Historian Said. Noel only ever trained 2 or three dogs at a time & he was life long friends of Hall of Fame Inductees George and Eilleen Johnson. Greg Spoke of Some of Noel's smarter chasers and said "He raced a bitch called Hi Tech Girl, which won 6 races, and when she retired he mated her to Shantytown [a Hobart Thousand winner] and from this mating this mating came his best dog Hi Tech Boris" Hi Tech Boris raced 76 times for 15 wins 6 seconds and 20 thirds, including 2nd in his Devonport Cup heat in 1996, then won the semi and the Final. Boris also won his heat and semi of the 1996 Maiden Thousand and was 2nd in the Final. Boris also made the Finals of the Breeders Classic, Illingworth Classic and Tasmanian Gold Cup. "A good middle distance dog, he won over 590 at Hobart and 600 at Launceston." Said Fahey From this litter also came Hi Town Shanty, which was raced by Noel's brother in law Wayne Broughton. He won 19 and was the State Sprint champion of 1996 and 3rd in the 1996 Gold Cup. "Noel's other really good dog was Cheeky George" Fahey went onto say. George raced 70 times for 14 wins, 12 seconds and 9 thirds. "He was a top class sprinter over the shorts, but top grade over 500 as well." Cheeky George ran 2nd in his heat and semi of the Devonport Cup and 7th in the Final. He also won a Heat of the Launceston Cup in both 1991 and 1992. Noel was conscripted to serve two years in the Vietnamese War, "Noel wasnt the type of person to let anyone down, especially his country" Fahey Stated. Sadly, later Noel developed cancer passed away in the early 2000's. Its presumed that his cancer is likely linked to exposure to the vile concoction that is Agent Orange e during his tour in Vietnam, like many returning War Veterans of this time. Noel was never Married and is survived by his sister & brother-in -law "Everyone loved Noel." Fahey added. Vale Noel Vince

01.01.2022 Guess where Members of the committee have been again today?