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Mount Gambier Greyhound Racing Club

Locality: Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 419 824 512

Address: Lake Terrace East 5290 Mount Gambier, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.mountgambiergreyhounds.com.au

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25.01.2022 40th Mount Gambier Cup this Sunday at the track with a fantastic field assembled for the Final. See you at the track!

25.01.2022 After 5 great heats for the 40th Mount Gambier Cup were run yesterday and we have a fantastic field assembled for Sunday's Final! The field includes Sandown Cup winner Rajasthan, Adelaide Cup finalist Cawbourne Terry, Mt Gambier 400m track record holder Dyna Carnie, Horsham 410m track record holder Kipling as well as Sunset Milo who almost broke the track record in his heat win. It's set to be a great race!

24.01.2022 David Peckham is setting his sights on his third successive Tara Trackstar race victory at today's Mount Gambier Meet. Trackstar Contender Dyna Carnie (No. 1), ...pictured defeating kennelmate Keen One at Tara Raceway last week, is one of the top chances in today’s Tara Trackstar. Read More: https://bit.ly/3kcCZZb

24.01.2022 Saint Maddie definitely made an impression last Thursday at Mt Gambier's race meet. Check out the race review below. Race Review: https://bit.ly/3gWtGda

24.01.2022 Due to renovations there are currently no TAB tote operators at the track. For TAB trackside download the TAB app Apple: https://apple.co/2OmxBDV... Android: https://bit.ly/3j4Rj5s See more

24.01.2022 Tim Richards with Jervois Bruit, the first leg of a winning double at Tara Raceway on Thursday. Photo: Todd's Photographics.

23.01.2022 Munno Para West trainer Tim Aloisi has three runners in the Bourne Kennels Mount Gambier Cup final this Sunday and there appears to be plenty of upside to his t...rio’s chances in the 40th cup with Sunset Milo, Kipling and Rajasthan all having their first look at Tara Raceway in Sunday’s heats. Read Full Review: https://bit.ly/2EwDPj2

23.01.2022 Littermates all set for city classic series. Local littermates Rough Pearl (pictured with Steve Bartholomew) and Dick Grayson did all that was asked of them at last Thursday’s Tara Raceway meeting and will now head to Adelaide on Wednesday for the running of the Group 3 Howard Ashton classic heats (515 metres) at Angle Park. Photo: Todd's Photographics.

23.01.2022 Greyhound racing will continue in South Australia under further restrictions: https://bit.ly/33BI0T8

23.01.2022 2020 BOURNE KENNELS MT GAMBIER CUP FINAL BOX DRAW The Box Draw was conducted today at Mt Gambier for the 2020 Bourne Kennels Mt Gambier Cup Final to be run next Sunday 30th August 2020. Box Draw is - 1. Rajasthan Tim Aloisi ... 2. Rough Pearl Lee Bartholomew 3. Sunset Milo Tim Aloisi 4. Cawbourne Terry Tony Rasmussen 5. Call Me Billy Ben Rawlings 6. Kipling Tim Aloisi 7. Dyna Carnie David Peckham 8. Little Earner Tony Rasmussen 9. Two Times Twice Ben Rawlings (1st Res) 10. Ask Me Now Damien Bates (2nd Res)

22.01.2022 KD OFFERING A HELPING HAND. Kevin Douglas, who we all know as KD, has contacted MGGRC with the offer aimed at greyhound people who may be struggling in these current times. If you are a greyhound owner/trainer in GENUINE need of assistance in general living, KD may be able to give you a hand, obviously within the constraints of current protocols for any urgent tasks that may need doing. ... If you are in GENUINE need of assistance, and you think that KD may be able to help, give him a call 0418840947, and he will be only too happy to let you know if he can be of assistance.

22.01.2022 PROPOSED NEW MODEL FOR STAKE MONEY DISTRIBUTION.

22.01.2022 Littermates Bay Me, Nitro Yap and See Nitro run the trifecta in Thursday’s Winning Post Supplies Grade 5 final (400 m) at Tara Raceway. Read More: https://bit.ly/2Hc2cEm

21.01.2022 See you there.

20.01.2022 TARA RACEWAY RETURNS TO NORMAL STAKE MONEY LEVELS. The Mount Gambier Greyhound Racing Club, following temporary reductions to Category 3 stake money implemented by Greyhound Racing SA (GRSA) in April in response to COVID-19, this week will return to normal stake money. GRSA Racing Manager Shaun Mathieson said that due to the Victorian border closure the opportunity for Mount Gambier to have a viable racing option had been dramatically compromised.... Further to discussion at the Members of Company meeting on Monday, GRSA and the clubs expressed support for Mount Gambier returning to normal Category 3 levels immediately, he said.

20.01.2022 CHANGE OF DATES FOR MT GAMBIER CUP. A change of dates for this year’s Mount Gambier Cup series, originally scheduled to commence at Tara Raceway on Sunday, March 29, were released yesterday. This follows a response to the Greyhound Racing SA release earlier this week in relation to the Canine Gastroenteritis that is affecting participation in the South East. In view of subsequent current restrictions that have been imposed, GRSA, following consultation with the Mount Gambier ...Greyhound Racing Club, opted to move the Group Listed Bourne Kennels Mount Gambier Cup series to late May/early June. The Calcutta will now be conducted at Tara Raceway on the Saturday night of May 30 with the cup heats (512 metres) and Produce Store Feature Maiden heats (512 m) run on Sunday, May 31. The finals of these two events will be run on Sunday, June 7 along with the one-off Tankman 600 Open (600 m) and the Formula 400 Open (400 m). Also conducted on this day will be the Mount Gambier Cup Committee Consolation See more

19.01.2022 RACING CALENDAR FOR MAY THURSDAY, MAY 7: Maiden and graded races over all distances (subject to nominations received). Nominations close at 9 a.m. (SA time) on Monday, May 4 with GRSA. THURSDAY, MAY 14: Maiden and graded races over all distances (subject to nominations received). Nominations close at 9 a.m. (SA time) on Monday, May 11 with GRSA.... THURSDAY, MAY 21: Maiden and graded races over all distances (subject to nominations received). Nominations close at 9 a.m. (SA time) on Monday, May 18 with GRSA. THURSDAY, MAY 28: Maiden and graded races over all distances (subject to nominations received). Nominations close at 9 a.m. (SA time) on Monday, May 25 with GRSA.

19.01.2022 Sunset Community Kitchen ambassador ROOSTER. Trained by Dave Peckham. Caught by KD. Photo: Todd's Photographics.

19.01.2022 Conductor opened his winning account at Tara Raceway last Sunday for Portland trainer Robert Halliday. Photo: Todd's Photographics

19.01.2022 Compton Suzy’s win in the Klaassens Contractors Maiden Stake (512 metres) at yesterday’s Tara Raceway meeting was the start of a big day for Compton trainer Tra...cie Price. Away well from box one, Compton Suzy looked anything but the greyhound that had been unplaced at her first four starts when leading all the way to defeat kennelmate Compton Peggy by 5 lengths in a tidy 30.13 seconds. Read Full Race Review: https://bit.ly/2QXP0UK Pic: Tracie and Karen Price with Compton Suzy after her win at Tara Raceway yesterday.

17.01.2022 Further to the government’s 6-day lockdown announcement earlier today, Greyhound Racing SA (GRSA) has been advised by government that there will be no racing or... trialling in South Australia from midnight tonight (18/11), until midnight next Tuesday (24/11). GRSA will await further advice from Government in relation to the period immediately following this initial 6-day lockdown and how that impacts the racing industry. Website: https://bit.ly/36P9Ih0

16.01.2022 For John Little it was a case of Velocity Luna breaking a lengthy run of outs for the Kongorong greyhound trainer when leading all the way last Thursday in the Winningformula.net.au Maiden Stake (400 metres) to defeat Huxley Bale by three lengths in 23.54 seconds. Photo: Todd's Photographics

16.01.2022 The TAB’s back at Tara Raceway on Thursdays. George Budarick, of Kangaroo Island, is pictured collecting his winnings from TAB operator Sue.

15.01.2022 Nothing brightens your Wednesday more than watching greyhound puppies frolic and play!

14.01.2022 Owners and members of the general public will be allowed to attend tracks from today but it is suggested to book in advance in order to avoid disappointment. Venues are unable to operate at full capacity and it will be necessary to turn people away if the COVID limit is reached. GRSA has now also received confirmation that it can recommence offering hospitality at each of our venues. ... Accordingly we note the following: Food and beverage service will recommence as follows [please be patient as we re-stock and re-staff our venues] ; Angle Park from 2 July 2020 but please note that until further notice the buffet is prohibited from operating due to COVID restrictions and as such only an a la carte menu will be offered. Bookings via 8243 7150; Gawler from 7 July 2020. Bookings via 8522 2935; Murray Bridge from 12 July 2020. Bookings via 8532 330; and Mount Gambier food and beverage service will be unavailable until the kitchen renovations are complete we will provide further communication as this time approaches; There will NOT be a TAB Oncourse presence for the time-being. GRSA and the other two racing codes are working with TAB to provide a digital oncourse presence.More information will be made available in the coming weeks; Social distancing conventions MUST be observed and we ask that you respond to reasonable directions from hospitality staff in the same manner; For McQueen’s Tavern only this venue will open on 2 July 2020, with limited gaming machines in operation. Gaming clients will be required to provide their contact details as part of the COVID compliance directions. Thanks everyone for your support and patience during this time.

13.01.2022 MEDIA RELEASE MARCH 2020 COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) UPDATE - GREYHOUND RACING TO CONTINUE IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA WITH RESTRICTED ATTENDANCE... In considering the impact of COVID-19 within the greyhound racing industry, Greyhound Racing SA, in consultation with key industry stakeholders have determined that as of today (Tuesday 17/3/2020) only essential staff and licenced participants with greyhounds engaged at the race meeting (and their children when alternative arrangements cannot be made) will be permitted entry at race meets until further notice. This is a direct effort to protect the wellbeing of industry participants, staff and the general public from contracting COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS). Greyhound Racing SA appreciate the acceptance of these measures by all participants and fans of greyhound racing in South Australia. GRSA will continue to work with industry to ensure the safety of the industry and general public is upheld. FULL RELEASE ON WEBSITE: https://sa.thedogs.com.au/NewsArticle.aspx?NewsId=11178

13.01.2022 You don't see many greyhounds win at odds of over 100 but Super Fay did just that in her win yesterday at Mount Gambier paying $103.10 on the Tote! Trained by Dita Mitchell, the win was the 6th of the daughter of Cosmic Rumble and Cee Me Burst's career and her second in a row so you probably won't see her at those kind of odds again!

12.01.2022 The 277m track record has been smashed by Shima Breeze, clocking 16 seconds flat!

11.01.2022 It was a big day at Mount Gambier for trainer Tim Aloisi who claimed the quinella in Sunday's Bourne Kennels Mount Gambier Cup with Sunset Milo winning by a nose over kennelmate Kipling in a classic finish. Owned by Aloisi and Matt Lehman, Sunset Milo started as the race favourite after a blistering 29.29 heat win and jumped well from box 3 but it was kennelmate Kipling from box 6 who began the best. Finding himself ahead of Sunset Milo at the first turn, Kipling led the ent...ire trip before the favourite found the rail on the home straight and managed to just get his nose in front when it mattered to claim a memorable win in 29.42 seconds. Rough Pearl ran a great race finishing in third place for Lee Bartholomew while Sandown Cup winner Rajasthan, also trained by Aloisi, ran on well in fourth. Well done to all connections on a great win! See more

10.01.2022 Greyhound racing returned to some form of normality last Thursday at Mount Gambier with the Anniversary Cup, John Reid Memorial and Eric Lewis Memorial at Tara Raceway. Read Race Review, https://bit.ly/3jSfHrk

09.01.2022 KD initiates ‘Catch for Cash’ Mount Gambier identity Kevin KD Douglas involved in the three racing codes has furthered his association with greyhound racing by taking out an attendant’s licence. Already an owner, KD’s licence allows him to catch greyhounds at trial and race fixtures, something he has now done at Tara Raceway’s past two Thursday meetings.... Kevin KD Douglas in action as a catcher at last Thursday’s Tara Raceway meeting. With the COVID-19 restrictions in place at the moment I figured the only way I was going to be able to take in a local greyhound meeting was to complete the mandatory licence requirements in front of a steward and then help out trainers requiring a catcher for their greyhounds, he said. It didn’t end there, though, for KD, also well known for his charity work. Seems he was also looking for a worthwhile way to utilise his Thursday afternoons in Tara Raceway’s catching area surrounded by slobbery greyhounds all seeking one last look at the lure. What I came up with was a format called ‘Catch for Cash’ whereby any trainer whose greyhound I catch can, if he or she so desires, place a gold coin in the jar that will be placed in the clubrooms when I am in attendance. KD’s charity of choice for the Catch for Cash gold-coin-in-the-jar initiative is the Sunset Community Kitchen, which provides meals for people in need, at the John Frew Centre (Frew Park) on Monday and Wednesday evenings between 6 and 6.30. A considerable amount of food is donated by local business houses and then prepared by volunteers. I see the ‘Catch for Cash’ initiative as a small way of assisting with the costs incurred by the Sunset Community Kitchen, KD said. Look, don’t get me wrong, I’m happy to catch greyhounds for any trainer gold coin or no gold coin but the Sunset Kitchen does do a terrific job at Frew Park for people doing it tough. I’d like to think we could fill the jar by the end of the year and then have a Sunset Kitchen representative come out to Tara Raceway on a race day to accept the proceeds.

09.01.2022 IMPORTANT TO ALL WHO RACE IN MOUNT GAMBIER.

09.01.2022 We're happy to announce that the general public are allowed back on course as of Tuesday + other easing of restrictions! Full release: https://bit.ly/2KEL639

09.01.2022 Sunset Milo made a huge impression in Heat 3 of the Mount Gambier Cup finishing just .01 seconds off the track record in a big win! Having his first start in SA for trainer Tim Aloisi, the black dog stepped well from box 2 to lead the field into the first turn and was too strong, running on to finish in a fantastic 29.29 seconds. The current record is held by Rockoon who ran 29.28 seconds back in July 2018. Sunset Milo has drawn box 3 and looks set for another big run in Sunday's final.

08.01.2022 GRSA advises that the meeting set down at Mount Gambier on Sunday 15th March has been cancelled due to a lack of nominations.

08.01.2022 Mount Gambier Greyhound Racing Club president Noel Perry pictured in the Tara Raceway kitchen which is currently undergoing significant renovations in readiness for a return to post-COVID-19 non-restricted racing.

07.01.2022 General Max defeats Elle Limes (No. 8) and Rock It Fernando at Tara Raceway last Thursday and brings up a double for Dean Fennell. Photo: Todd's Photographics

07.01.2022 URGENT NEWS FROM GRSA

06.01.2022 It was an exciting race day last Thursday with five Anniversary Cup Finalist for Trainer Tracie Price. Read More: https://bit.ly/2DXPAhX

06.01.2022 Please note that only essential people will be allowed on course.

06.01.2022 LIKE A SLUG, Jason Newman’s first winner as a trainer at Tara Raceway on Thursday. Pictured (from left) David Peckham, Jason Newman, Kerry Hawker and Mel Freitag. Photo: Todd's Photographics

06.01.2022 MOUNT GAMBIER TRAINERS REQUIRED GRSA has reached out to participants who reside just across the border (up to 150km over the Victorian border) who would normally support the Mount Gambier GRC. These participants were keen to continue racing at Mount Gambier, however government restrictions currently prevent that from happening. We have asked these participants if they would consider sending greyhounds to an SA kennel, to be trained in SA during the COVID-19 period. GRSA estim...ate there may be around 15-20 greyhounds from these Victoria trainers that could be sent across the border. The Mount Gambier GRC and GRSA are seeking expressions of interest from trainers within the Mount Gambier region to assist with - (a) can you assist these western district Victorian trainers by temporarily training their greyhounds, and if yes (b) how many additional greyhounds could you accommodate at your premises Please contact the Mount Gambier GRC or GRSA if you are able to assist during this time and we can then provide further information.

06.01.2022 Jervois Bruit set a new First Sectional time record yesterday over the 512m distance when he exploded out of box 1 and posted 4.15 seconds to the first split! Unfortunately, he couldn't maintain that pace finishing in 3rd place but wow, is he potentially the fastest beginner in the State?! Watch the replay below!

04.01.2022 Lisa and Tara Rasmussen share their story of how and why they became involved in the greyhound racing industry.

04.01.2022 All things considered, last Sunday’s Bourne Kennels Mount Gambier Cup heat day at Tara Raceway didn’t turn out too badly for Adelaide-based guru Ross Schurgott and three of his disciples Garry Siney, Stephen Maguire and Steven Mason. Read Full Article: https://bit.ly/2CWHbeB

03.01.2022 GAP Assessment dates for July. Bookings are essential - Please call any of the following numbers on the booking day to book your dogs in for assessment: 8243 7124 | 8243 7147 | 8243 7153. You will also need to bring the greyhounds identification card with you on the day. Greyhounds should not be raced or trialled within the 10 days prior to assessment.

03.01.2022 The Mount Gambier Cup Carnival has been rescheduled to August, highlighted by the 2020 Bourne Kennels Mount Gambier Cup Final to be run on Sunday 30th August. Full story: https://bit.ly/2WDZj3J

02.01.2022 Members wishing to nominate for the committee are required to have nomination forms in to the office by this Sunday 10th January. Forms available from the office.

01.01.2022 Important announcement: greyhound racing to resume with only essential persons on course!

01.01.2022 MOUNT GAMBIER GREYHOUND MEETINGS TO RELY ON STRONG LOCAL PARTICIPANT SUPPORT While SA greyhound racing has been given the green light to continue, race meetings at Mount Gambier’s Tara Raceway now more than ever will be relying on strong support from local participants. This follows the SA State Government’s announcement this week regarding cross border movement which means Greyhound Racing SA will be unable to accept nominations from interstate trainers for any forthcoming r...ace meetings. This, of course, will have a huge impact on racing at Mount Gambier which historically has relied upon a large percentage of Victorian trainers bringing their greyhounds to Tara Raceway for both Thursday and Sunday race meetings. However, impacted Victorian participants will be able to continue to race in their state, having access to the relatively close tracks of Warrnambool, Horsham and Ballarat. GRSA Racing Manager Shaun Mathieson said the SA State Government had also stated that there would be some exemptions from the cross border restrictions. Residents who live near the border and make frequent crossings for essential goods and services can be classified as exempt. So, if an interstate trainer can gain specific exemption from the SA Government to race his or her greyhounds in SA during the coronavirus cross border movement ban, then GRSA will accept their nominations subject to the appropriate documentation being presented by the trainer, he said. Further to on-track attendance at all current SA greyhound meetings is this week’s announcement that until further notice only licensed trainers with greyhounds engaged, catchers and essential staff will be granted access. See more