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The Australian Greyhound Racing Association has published this Calendar as a service to the Greyhound Industry. At the time of completion, the information was believed to be correct. The Calendar has been published in good faith, but the AGRA does not accept responsibility for any inaccuracies it may contain. Persons considering nominating for events promoted in this Calendar are therefore advised to confirm dates and other relevant information with the host organisations.
AGRA Group Race Calendar
July 2011 to December 2011 Chronological Calendar
February 2012
| Venue | Race & Distance | Group | Dates | Prizemoney | Eligibility | Conditions/Grading Principles | Field Composition Principles |
|---|
| Ipswich GRC |
Vince Curry Memorial Maiden 520m |
2 |
January 28, February 7, 14, 23 |
$40.000 |
Maidens Only |
All Maidens eligible. |
|
| MGRA The Meadows |
MTD Australian Cup 525m |
1 |
February 18, 25 |
$175,000 |
Maidens ineligible |
GRV Grading. |
Best 56 greyhounds seeded into heats. Remainder to compete in prelims (number determined by nominations received). Eight greyhounds from prelims into heats. Winners of heats to the final. Seeding and guarding applies. |
| MGRA The Meadows |
Macro Meats Temlee 525m |
1 |
February 18 |
$75,000 |
Best 8 greyhounds by invitation |
Invitations extended to nominate approximately one month prior to the event. |
Final field determined approximately 12 days prior to event. A panel comprising GRV Grader, MGRA personnel to determine field. |
| MGRA The Meadows |
Macro Meats Zoom Top 725m |
2 |
February 18 |
$40,000 |
Best 8 greyhounds by invitation |
Invitations extended to nominate approximately one month prior to the event. |
Final field determined approximately 12 days prior to event. A panel comprising GRV Grader, MGRA personnel to determine field. |
| MGRA The Meadows |
Macro Meats Rookie Rebel 600m |
2 |
February 18 |
$40,000 |
Best 8 greyhounds by invitation |
Invitations extended to nominate approximately one month prior to the event. |
Final field determined approximately 12 days prior to event. A panel comprising GRV Grader, MGRA personnel to determine field. |
| MGRA The Meadows |
Macro Meats Australian Super Stayers 725m |
1 |
February 25. March 1 |
$75,000 |
Maidens ineligible |
Number of heats based on nominations received. Fields composed by Grader. Seeding and guarding applies. |
Top 25% seeded by Grader, remaining 75% drawn randomly into heats. Guarding of owners in heats where possible (must be owner in identical interests). Guarding of trainers in heats where possible. |
| Shoalhaven GRC |
Nowra Summer Puppy Classic 520m |
3 |
February 29, March 7, 18 |
$25,000 |
Greyhounds whelped between January 1, 2010 and June 30, 2010. $100 fee paid prior to 12 months of age |
All greyhounds previously paid and eligible to race. |
Trainers guarded. Blind draw for heats and semis. |
March 2012
| Venue | Race & Distance | Group | Dates | Prizemoney | Eligibility | Conditions/Grading Principles | Field Composition Principles |
|---|
| Richmond GRC |
World 4 Pets Richmond Derby 535m |
2 |
March 3, 10 |
$25,000 |
Best male greyhounds nominated |
Best male greyhounds nominated plus reserves as determined by the GRNSW TAB Grading Policy |
Heats determined by blind draw. Guarding applies to trainers where possible. |
| Horsham GRC |
Horsham Cup 480m |
2 |
March 7, 11 |
$40,000 |
Best 64 greyhounds nominated plus reserves. Maidens ineligible |
Best 64 greyhounds nominated plus reserves as determined by GRV Grader. |
Top 25% seeded by Grader, remaining 75% drawn randomly into heats. Guarding of owners in heats where possible (must be owner in identical interests). Guarding of trainers in heats where possible. |
| NSW GBOTA Wentworth Park |
Betfair Cup 720m |
3 |
March 10, 17 |
$25,000 |
Best 16 greyhounds nominated plus reserves |
Best 16 greyhounds nominated plus reserves as determined by GRNSW TAB Grading Policy |
Preference given to greyhounds that have won a Group 1 event in the 12 months prior to close of nominations. Balance of field top down grading based on Wentworth Park grade as determined by NSW Grading Policy. Heats drawn by lot. Guarding applies to trainers where possible.Final composition determined by placings in heats. |
| SGRC Sandown Park |
Launching Pad 515m |
3 |
March 22, 29 |
$25,000 |
1 – 5 wins |
For greyhounds with 30 starts or less. |
Top 25% seeded by Grader, remaining 75% drawn randomly into heats. Guarding of owners in heats where possible (must be owner in identical interests). Guarding of trainers in heats where possible. |