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| Date | Club | Distance | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | Graded events | |
| 3 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | 461m | Luxbet Young Star Classic Heats (B32 Whelped on/after 1/8/2015) |
| 7 Monday | LGRC (Night) | 515m 720m |
GCA National Sprint Championship State Final GCA National Distance Championship State Final |
| 8 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | Graded Events | |
| 10 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | 461m | Luxbet Young Star Classic Final |
| 14 Monday | LGRC (Night) | Graded Events | |
| 15 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | Graded Events | |
| 17 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | 461m | Tasbred Bonus Series 15 Heats (B16 Tasbred Gr 5) |
| 21 Monday | LGRC (Night) | 720m | Ebony Minda Straight Track (FTA) |
| 22 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | Graded Events | |
| 24 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | 461m | Tasbred Bonus Series 15 Final |
| 28 Monday | LGRC (Night) | 720m | Graded Events |
| 29 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | Graded Events | |
| 31 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | Graded Events |
About August’s feature races
LUXBET YOUNG STAR CLASSIC – H.G.R.C.
A best series restricted to greyhounds whelped on or after 1/8/2015 to be conducted in Heats and a Final over 461 metres.
It is anticipated that 4 Heats will be conducted with the first two placegetters in each Heat qualifying for the Final.
GCA NATIONAL SPRINT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP – L.G.R.C.
The conditions and eligibility for this series shall be determined by GCA (over 515 metres).
Heats with six (6) eligible nominations are permitted to be conducted for this series.
GCA NATIONAL DISTANCE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP – L.G.R.C.
The conditions and eligibility for this series shall be determined by GCA (over 720 metres).
Heats with six (6) eligible nominations are permitted to be conducted for this series.
TASBRED BONUS SERIES 15 – H.G.R.C
A best series restricted to Tasmanian bred Grade 5 (sprint) greyhounds at Hobart to be conducted in Heats and a Final over 461 metres.
It is anticipated that 2 Heats will be conducted with the first four placegetters in each Heat qualifying for the Final.
A payment shall be made to the breeder of the first three placegetters in the Final.
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September
| Date | Club | Distance | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Friday | LGRC (Twilight) | 515m | Launceston Tasmanian Breeders Classic Qualifying Heats (Tasbred Whelped on/after 1/9/2015) |
| 4 Monday | LGRC (Night) | Graded Events | |
| 5 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | Graded events | |
| 7 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | 461m | Noel Vince Memorial (B8) |
| 11 Monday | LGRC (Night) | 515m | Tasmanian Breeders Classic Semi Finals |
| 12 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | Graded Events | |
| 14 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | Graced Events | |
| 18 Monday | LGRC (Night) | 515m 515m |
Tasmanian Breeders Classic Final Steve Kin Ladies Bracelet Heats (B16 Bitches) |
| 19 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | Graded Events | |
| 21 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | 461m | Bottley & Dianne Green Memorial Maiden (B8) |
| 25 Monday | LGRC (Night) | 515m | Steve King Ladies Bracelet Final |
| 26 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | 452m | George & Eileen Johnston Puppy Championship Heats (B32 Whelped on/after 1/9/2015) |
| 28 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | Graded Events |
About September’s feature races:
BONY MINDA STRAIGHT TRACK – L.G.R.C.
A Free-to-All race to be conducted over 720 metres.
LAUNCESTON TASMANIAN BREEDERS CLASSIC – L.G.R.C.
A series for Tasmanian bred greyhounds whelped on or after 1/9/2015 to be conducted in Qualifying Heats, Semi Finals and a Final over 515 metres.
16 non-penalty Qualifying Heats shall be conducted provided there are 33 or more greyhounds nominated and eligible for the Series.
The first two placegetters in each Qualifying Heat shall qualify for the Semi Finals (4) and then the first two placegetters in each Semi Final shall qualify for the Final.
Should there be fewer than 33 greyhounds nominated and eligible for the Series then Qualifying Heats will not be conducted and the greyhounds nominated shall be deemed nominated for the Semi Finals. In this case there will be sufficient Semi Finals conducted to cater for all eligible nominations.
In the case of the Breeder being a disqualified or warned off person at the time a breeders bonus for this series is won the bonus will be forfeited. In the case of a partnership then only the percentage of the bonus which is payable to the disqualified or warned off breeder shall be forfeited.
A greyhound which has won a Final of a Breeders Classic Series is not eligible to compete in this series.
NOEL VINCE MEMORIAL – H.G.R.C.
An open best 8 race to be conducted over 461 metres.
STEVE KING LADIES BRACELET – L.G.R.C.
A best series restricted to bitches to be conducted in Heats and a Final over 515 metres.
It is anticipated that 2 Heats will be conducted with the first four placegetters in each Heat qualifying for the Final.
BOTTLEY & DIANNE GREEN MEMORIAL MAIDEN – H.G.R.C.
A best 8 race restricted to Maiden greyhounds over the age of 2 years to be conducted over 461 metres.
GEORGE & EILEEN JOHNSTON PUPPY CHAMPIONSHIP – N.W.G.R.C.
A best series restricted to greyhounds whelped on or after 1/9/2015 to be conducted in Heats and a Final over 452 metres.
It is anticipated that 4 Heats will be conducted with the first two placegetters in each Heat qualifying for the Final.
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| Date | Club | Distance | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Monday | LGRC (Night) | 600m | Hotels Middle Distance Championship Heats |
| 3 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | 452m | George & Eileen Johnston Puppy Championship Final |
| 5 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | Graded Events | |
| 9 Monday | LGRC (Night) | 600m | Hotels Middle Distance Championship Final |
| 10 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | Graded Events | |
| 12 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | 461m 461m |
M A Morgan St. Leger Heats (B24 Dogs Whelped on/after 1/4/2015) Big Moose Laurels Heats (B24 Bitches Whelped on/after 1/4/2015) |
| 16 Monday | LGRC (Night) | Graded Events | |
| 17 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | Graded Events | |
| 19 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | 461m 461m |
M A Morgan St. Leger Final Big Moose Laurels Final |
| 23 Monday | LGRC (Night) | Graded Events | |
| 24 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | 452m | Tasbred Bonus Series 16 Heats (B16 Tasbred Gr 6) |
| 26 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | 461m | Jack Connolly Memorial (B8) |
| 30 Monday | LGRC (Night) | Graded Events | |
| 31 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | 452m | Tasbred Bonus Series 16 Final |
About October’s feature races
HOTELS MIDDLE DISTANCE CHAMPIONSHIP – L.G.R.C.
A best series restricted to Grade 5 and Grade 4 (mid distance) greyhounds at Launceston to be conducted in Heats and a Final over 600 metres.
It is anticipated 2 Heats will be conducted with the first four placegetters in each Heat qualifying for the Final.
M A MORGAN ST. LEGER – H.G.R.C.
A best series restricted to dogs whelped on or after 1/4/2015 to be conducted in Heats and a Final over 461 metres.
It is anticipated that 3 Heats will be conducted with the first two placegetters in each Heat and the two fastest thirds qualifying for the Final.
BIG MOOSE LAURELS – H.G.R.C.
A best series restricted to bitches whelped on or after 1/4/2015 to be conducted in Heats and a Final over 461 metres.
It is anticipated that 3 Heats will be conducted with the first two placegetters in each Heat and the two fastest thirds qualifying for the Final.
TASBRED BONUS SERIES 16 – N.W.G.R.C
A best series restricted to Tasmanian bred Grade 6 (sprint) greyhounds at Devonport to be conducted in Heats and a Final over 452 metres.
It is anticipated that 2 Heats will be conducted with the first four placegetters in each Heat qualifying for the Final.
A payment shall be made to the breeder of the first three placegetters in the Final.
JACK CONNOLLY MEMORIAL – H.G.R.C.
An open best 8 race to be conducted over 461 metres.
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| Date | Club | Distance | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | 461m | Luxbet Tasmanian Gold Cup Heats (B64) |
| 6 Monday | LGRC (Night) | 515m
600m |
Simons Carpet One Gold Collar Heats (B32 Tasbred Whelped on/after 1/11/2015) Richard Stamford Perpetual Stakes (FTA) |
| 8 Wednesday | NWGRC (Twilight) | 452m | Crown Lager Tasbred Maiden Heats (B40 All Aged Tasbred Maidens) |
| 9 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | 461m | Luxbet Tasmanian Gold Cup Final |
| 13 Monday | LGRC (Night) | 515m | Simons Carpet One Gold Collar Final |
| 14 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | 452m | Crown Lager Tasbred Maiden Final |
| 16 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | Graded Events | |
| 20 Monday | LGRC (Night) | Graded Events | |
| 21 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | 452m | Devonport Show Cup (B8) |
| 23 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | 461m | Tasbred Bonus Series 17 Final (B16 Tasbred Maiden) |
| 27 Monday | LGRC (Night) | Graded Events | |
| 28 Tuesday | LGRC (Day) | Graded Events | |
| 30 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | 461m | Tasbred Bonus Series 17 Final |
About November’s feature races
LUXBET TASMANIAN GOLD CUP – H.G.R.C.
An open best series to be conducted in Heats and a Final over 461 metres.
It is anticipated that 8 Heats will be conducted with the winner of each Heat qualifying for the Final.
SIMONS CARPET ONE GOLD COLLAR – L.G.R.C.
A best series restricted to Tasmanian bred greyhounds whelped on or after 1/11/2015 to be conducted in Heats and a Final over 515 metres.
It is anticipated that 4 Heats will be conducted with the first two placegetters in each Heat qualifying for the Final.
RICHARD STAMFORD PERPETUAL STAKES – L.G.R.C.
A Free-to-All race to be conducted over 600 metres.
CROWN LAGER TASBRED MAIDEN – N.W.G.R.C.
A best series restricted to Tasmanian bred All-Age Maiden greyhounds to be conducted in Heats and a Final over 452 metres.It is anticipated that 5 Heats will be conducted with the winner in each Heat and the three fastest seconds qualifying for the Final. A greyhound which wins a race outside the Series is ineligible to further compete in the series.
DEVONPORT SHOW CUP – N.W.G.R.C.
An open best 8 race to be conducted over 452 metres.
TASBRED BONUS SERIES 17 – H.G.R.C.
A best series restricted to Tasmanian bred Maiden greyhounds over the age of 2 years to be conducted in Heats and a Final over 461 metres. It is anticipated that 2 Heats will be conducted with the first four placegetters in each Heat qualifying for the Final. A payment shall be made to the breeder of the first three placegetters in the Final.
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| Date | Club | Distance | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Monday | LGRC (Night) | 600m | Mitsubishi Summer Distance (FTA) |
| 5 Tuesday | HGRC (Day) | Graded Events | |
| 7 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | 461m | Barry Heawood Hobart Thousand Prelude (B8) |
| 11 Monday | LGRC (Night) | Graded Events | |
| 12 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | 452m | Freight Connections Christmas Gift Heats (Restricted B64) |
| 14 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | 461m | Luxbet Hobart Thousand Heats (B64) |
| 16 Saturday | NWGRC (Morning) | 452m | Northwest Animal Hospital Tasmanian Breeders Classic Qualifying Heats (Tasbred whelped on/after 1/12/2015) |
| 18 Monday | LGRC (Night) | Graded Events | |
| 19 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | 452m | Freight Connections Christmas Gift Final |
| 21 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | 461m 461m 461m |
Luxbet Hobart Thousand Final
National Group 1 Event R.W.(Bob) Brown Hobart Thousand Consolation Billy Grice Memorial (B8) |
| 27 Wednesday | LGRC (Night) | 452m | Northwest Animal Hospital Tasmanian Breeders Classic Semi Finals |
| 28 Thursday | HGRC(Night) | 452m | Graded Events |
About December’s feature races
DISTANCE – L.G.R.C.
A Free-to-All race to be conducted over 600 metres.
BARRY HEAWOOD HOBART THOUSAND PRELUDE – H.G.R.C.
An open best 8 race to be conducted over 461 metres.
FREIGHT CONNECTIONS CHRISTMAS GIFT – N.W.G.R.C.
A best series to be conducted in Heats and a Final over 452 metres which is restricted to greyhounds which meet the following criteria:-
- A greyhound that is grade 4 or 5 (sprint) at Devonport and no higher than grade 4 (sprint) at either Hobart or Launceston
- A greyhound which was whelped prior to 1/12/2015.
Any wins outside the series after a greyhound contests a Heat of the series shall not affect the eligibility of the greyhound for the Final of the series.
It is anticipated that 8 Heats will be conducted with the winner of each Heat qualifying for the Final.
LUXBET HOBART THOUSAND – H.G.R.C.
A National Group 1 Event.
An open best series to be conducted in Heats and a Final and a Consolation over 461 metres.
It is anticipated that 8 Heats will be conducted with the winner of each Heat qualifying for the Final and the two fastest seconds being named reserves.
In the case of a Dead Heat resulting in 2 (or more) greyhounds equally qualifying for the Final then the selection of the greyhound to participate shall be drawn by lot.
A Consolation for those greyhounds contesting the Heats that do not qualify for the Final shall be conducted with the field selected on the placing achieved in the Heat with times being the deciding factor to determine preference between any greyhounds achieving the same placing in the Heats. This is not a compulsory Consolation and greyhounds must be nominated specifically for this Consolation after having competed in the Heats.
In the case of a “No Race” or “Abandoned Race” the greyhound to compete in the Semi Final or Final shall be determined as provided in the Rules. In the case of a “No Race” or “Abandoned Race” being a Semi Final, the Stewards shall also, on the same day, conduct a public random draw of one greyhound from the other greyhounds which competed in the No Race or were eligible to compete in the race at the time the race was abandoned and that greyhound shall be eligible to participate in the Consolation, should it be nominated. For purposes of field selection for the Consolation the greyhound so drawn shall be deemed to have achieved a third placing with the slowest time.
NORTHWEST ANIMAL HOSPITAL TASMANIAN BREEDERS CLASSIC – N.W.G.R.C.
A series for Tasmanian bred greyhounds whelped on or after 1/12/2015 to be conducted in Qualifying Heats, Semi Finals and a Final over 452 metres.
16 non-penalty Qualifying Heats shall be conducted provided there are 33 or more greyhounds nominated and eligible for the Series.
The first two placegetters in each Qualifying Heat shall qualify for the Semi Finals (4) and then the first two placegetters in each Semi Final shall qualify for the Final.
Should there be fewer than 33 greyhounds nominated and eligible for the Series then Qualifying Heats will not be conducted and the greyhounds nominated shall be deemed nominated for the Semi Finals. In this case there will be sufficient Semi Finals conducted to cater for all eligible nominations.
In the case of the Breeder being a disqualified or warned off person at the time a breeders bonus for this series is won the bonus will be forfeited. In the case of a partnership then only the percentage of the bonus which is payable to the disqualified or warned off breeder shall be forfeited.
A greyhound which has won a Final of a Breeders Classic Series is not eligible to compete in this series.
BILLY GRICE MEMORIAL – H.G.R.C.
An open best 8 race to be conducted over 461 metres.
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| Date | Club | Distance | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Monday | LGRC (Night) | 600m | Luxbet Racing Centre Series Heats (B32 Gr 6 & 5) |
| 2 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | 452 | Northwest Animal Hospital Tasmanian Breeders Classic Final |
| 4 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | 461m | Dennis Collis Memorial Heats (B64 Gr 5) |
| 8 Monday | LGRC (Night) | 600m | Luxbet Racing Centre Series Final |
| 9 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | 452 | Dowling McCarthy Hankook Tyres Devonport Cup Heats (B64) |
| 11 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | 461 | Dennis Collis Memorial Final |
| 15 Monday | LGRC (Night) | 278 | Tasbred Bonus Series 18 Heats (B16 Tasbred Gr 6) |
| 16 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | 452 542 | Dowling McCarthy Hankook Tyres Devonport Cup Final – National Group 3 Event Angus Evans Memorial Devonport Cup Consolation |
| 18 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | Graded Events | |
| 19 Friday | HGRC (Twilight) | 461m | Luxbet Maiden Thousand Heats (All Age Maidens) |
| 22 Monday | LGRC (Night) | 515 278 | Luxbet.com Rising Stars Heats (B64 Gr 4&5) Tasbred Bonus Series 18 Final25 ThursdayHGRC (Night)/td> |
| 23 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | Graded Events | |
| 25 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | 461m | Luxbet Maiden Thousand Semi Finals |
| 29 Monday | LGRC (Night) | 515 | Luxbet.com Rising Stars Heats (B64 Gr 4&5) Tasbred Bonus Series 18 Final |
| 30 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | Graded Events |
About January’s feature races
LUXBET RACING CENTRE SERIES – L.G.R.C.
A best series restricted to Grade 6 and Grade 5 (mid distance) greyhounds at Launceston to be conducted in Heats and a Final over 600 metres.
It is anticipated 4 Heats will be conducted with the first two placegetters in each Heat qualifying for the Final.
DENNIS COLLIS MEMORIAL – H.G.R.C.
A best series restricted to Grade 5 (sprint) greyhounds at Hobart to be conducted in Heats and a Final over 461 metres.
It is anticipated that 8 Heats will be conducted with the winner of each Heat qualifying for the Final.
DOWLING McCARTHY HANKOOK TYRES DEVONPORT CUP – N.W.G.R.C.
A National Group 3 Event.
An open best series to be conducted in Heats and a Final and a Consolation over 452 metres.
It is anticipated that 8 Heats will be conducted with the winner of each Heat qualifying for the Final and the two fastest seconds being named reserves.
In the case of a Dead Heat resulting in 2 (or more) greyhounds equally qualifying for the Final then the selection of the greyhound to participate shall be drawn by lot.
A Consolation for those greyhounds contesting the Heats that do not qualify for the Final shall be conducted with the field selected on the placing achieved in the Heat with times being the deciding factor to determine preference between any greyhounds achieving the same placing in the Heats. This is not a compulsory Consolation and greyhounds must be nominated specifically for this Consolation after having competed in the Heats.
In the case of a “No Race” or “Abandoned Race” the greyhound to compete in the Semi Final or Final shall be determined as provided in the Rules. In the case of a “No Race” or “Abandoned Race” being a Semi Final, the Stewards shall also, on the same day, conduct a public random draw of one greyhound from the other greyhounds which competed in the No Race or were eligible to compete in the race at the time the race was abandoned and that greyhound shall be eligible to participate in the Consolation, should it be nominated. For purposes of field selection for the Consolation the greyhound so drawn shall be deemed to have achieved a third placing with the slowest time.
TASBRED BONUS SERIES 18 – L.G.R.C.
A best series restricted to Tasmanian bred Grade 6 (short sprint) greyhounds at Launceston to be conducted in Heats and a Final over 278 metres.
It is anticipated that 2 Heats will be conducted with the first four placegetters in each Heat qualifying for the Final.
A payment shall be made to the breeder of the first three placegetters in the Final.
LUXBET MAIDEN THOUSAND – H.G.R.C.
A best series open to all-age Maiden greyhounds to be conducted in Heats, Semi Finals and a Final over 461 metres.
The number of heats to be conducted will be as follows:
- Up to 96 nominations – sufficient heats to cater for all nominations (up to 12 heats)
- 97 to 100 nominations – 12 heats with four reserves
- 101 to 108 nominations – 13 heats with up to four reserves
- 109 to 116 nominations – 14 heats with up to four reserves
- 117 to 124 nominations – 15 heats with up to four reserves
- 125 to 160 nominations – 16 heats with up to 32 reserves
Up to twelve Heats shall be conducted on Friday 19 January 2018 with the remaining heats (if any) being conducted on Thursday 18 January 2018. If more than 12 heats are conducted the heats scheduled to be conducted on Thursday 18 January 2018 shall consist of 8 starters in each race.
Trainers will not be provided with the opportunity to request any preference for which heats they may prefer to contest with the heats being allocated to each meeting by the Office of Racing Integrity. Trainers therefore need to ascertain that they are able to attend either and/or both meetings prior to nominating for the series.
Four Semi Finals only shall be conducted with the number of greyhounds qualifying from each heat being dependant on the number of heats conducted.
Should there be 34 or fewer greyhounds nominated and eligible for the Series then Heats will not be conducted and the greyhounds nominated shall be deemed nominated for the Semi Finals (4).
In the case of a Dead Heat resulting in 2 (or more) greyhounds equally qualifying for the Semi Finals or Final then the selection of the greyhound to participate shall be drawn by lot.
A greyhound which wins a race outside the Series is ineligible to further compete in the series.
LUXBET.COM RISING STARS – L.G.R.C.
A best series restricted to Grade 4 and 5 (sprint) greyhounds at Launceston to be conducted in Heats and a Final over 515 metres.
It is anticipated that 8 Heats will be conducted with the winner in each Heat qualifying for the Final.
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| Date | Club | Distance | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | 461m 599m | Luxbet Maiden Thousand Final February Distance Stakes (FTA) |
| 5 Monday | LGRC (Night) | 515m | Curtains & Blinds Launceston Cup Heats (B64) |
| 6 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | 452m | Tasbred Bonus Series 19 Heats (B16 Tasbred Gr 5) |
| 8 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | Graded | |
| 12 Monday | LGRC (Night) | 515 515 600 | Curtains & Blinds Launceston Cup Semi Finals Furniture City Gift Heats (B32 Tasbred Gr 6) Viv Berresford Memorial (FTA) |
| 13 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | 452 | Tasbred Bonus Series 19 Final |
| 15 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | Graded Events | |
| 17 Saturday | LGRC (Night) | 515m
515m |
Furniture City Gift Final Curtains & Blinds Launceston Cup Final National Group 2 Event A Total Car Rentals Launceston Cup Consolation |
| 20 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | 580m | Carlton Draught Distance Championship Heats (FTA 32) |
| 22 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | 461m | Big Moose Damsel’s Dash (B8 Bitches) |
| 26 Monday | HGRC (Night) | Graded Events | |
| 27 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | 580 | Carlton Draught Distance Championship Final |
About February’s feature races
FEBRUARY DISTANCE STAKES – HGRC
A Free-to-All race to be conducted over 599 metres.
CURTAINS & BLINDS LAUNCESTON CUP – L.G.R.C.
A National Group 2 Event.
An open best series to be conducted in Heats, Semi Finals, a Final and a Consolation over 515 metres.
It is anticipated that 8 Heats will be conducted with the first 4 placegetters in each Heat qualifying for the Semi Finals (4). The fifth placegetters shall be named as reserves for the Semi Finals. The first two placegetters in each Semi Final will qualify for the Final and the two fastest thirds will be named reserves.
In the case of a Dead Heat resulting in 2 (or more) greyhounds equally qualifying for the Semi Final or the Final then the selection of the greyhound to participate shall be drawn by lot.
A Consolation for those greyhounds contesting the Semi Finals that do not qualify for the Final shall be conducted with the field selected on the placing achieved in the Semi Final with times being the deciding factor to determine preference between any greyhounds achieving the same placing in the Semi Final. This is not a compulsory Consolation and greyhounds must be nominated specifically for this Consolation after having competed in the Semi Final.
In the case of a “No Race” or “Abandoned Race” the greyhound to compete in the Semi Final or Final shall be determined as provided in the Rules. In the case of a “No Race” or “Abandoned Race” being a Semi Final, the Stewards shall also, on the same day, conduct a public random draw of one greyhound from the other greyhounds which competed in the No Race or were eligible to compete in the race at the time the race was abandoned and that greyhound shall be eligible to participate in the Consolation, should it be nominated. For purposes of field selection for the Consolation the greyhound so drawn shall be deemed to have achieved a third placing with the slowest time.
TASBRED BONUS SERIES 19 – N.W.G.R.C.
A best series restricted to Tasmanian bred Grade 5 (sprint) greyhounds at Devonport to be conducted in Heats and a Final over 452 metres.
It is anticipated that 2 Heats will be conducted with the first four placegetters in each Heat qualifying for the Final.
A payment shall be made to the breeder of the first three placegetters in the Final.
FURNITURE CITY GIFT – L.G.R.C.
A best series restricted to Tasmanian bred Grade 6 (sprint) greyhounds at Launceston to be conducted in Heats and a Final over 515 metres.
It is anticipated that 4 Heats will be conducted with the first two placegetters in each Heat qualifying for the Final.
VIV BERRESFORD MEMORIAL – L.G.R.C.
A Free-to-All race to be conducted over 600 metres.
CARLTON DRAUGHT DISTANCE CHAMPIONSHIP – N.W.G.R.C.
A free-to-all series to be conducted in Heats and a Final over 580 metres.
It is anticipated that 4 Heats will be conducted with the first two placegetters in each Heat qualifying for the Final.
BIG MOOSE DAMSEL’S DASH – H.G.R.C.
A best 8 race restricted to bitches to be conducted over 461 metres.
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| Date | Club | Distance | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | 461m | CUB Maiden Series Heats (B32) |
| 5 Monday | LGRC (Night) | Graded Events | |
| 6 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | 452m | City of Devonport Cup (B8) |
| 8 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | 461m | CUB Maiden Series Final |
| 9 Friday | LGRC (Night) | 515m | Launceston Veterinary Hospital Tasmanian Breeders Classic Qualifying Heats, (Tasbred Whelped on/after 1/3/2016) |
| 12 Monday | LGRC (Night) | 600m | Mitsubishi Autumn Distance Medley Heats (FTA 32) |
| 13 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | Graded Events | |
| 15 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | Graded Events | |
| 19 Monday | LGRC (Night) | 515m 720m |
Launceston Veterinary Hospital Tasmanian Breeders Classic Semi Finals Mitsubishi Autumn Distance Medley Final |
| 20 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | Graded Events | |
| 22 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | 461m 461m 461m |
O’Driscoll Coaches Easter Purse Heats (B24 Gr 6) CUB Easter Plate Heats (B40 Gr 4&5) Luxbet Easter Cup Heats (B16 Gr 1&2&3) |
| 26 Monday | HGRC (Night) | 515m | Launceston Veterinary Hospital Tasmanian Breeders Classic Final |
| 27 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | Graded Events | |
| 29 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | 461m 461m 461m |
O’Driscoll Coaches Easter Purse Final CUB Easter Plate Final Luxbet Easter Cup Final |
About March’s feature races
UB MAIDEN SERIES – H.G.R.C.
A best series restricted to Maiden greyhounds over the age of two years to be conducted in Heats and a Final over 461 metres.
It is anticipated that 4 Heats will be conducted with the first two placegetters in each Heat qualifying for the Final.
A greyhound which wins a race outside the Series is ineligible to further compete in the series.
CITY OF DEVONPORT CUP – N.W.G.R.C.
An open best 8 race to be conducted over 452 metres.
LAUNCESTON VETERINARY HOSPITAL TASMANIAN BREEDERS CLASSIC – L.G.R.C.
A series for Tasmanian bred greyhounds whelped on or after 1/3/2016 to be conducted in Qualifying Heats, Semi Finals and a Final over 515 metres.
16 non-penalty Qualifying Heats shall be conducted provided there are 33 or more greyhounds nominated and eligible for the Series.
The first two placegetters in each Qualifying Heat shall qualify for the Semi Finals (4) and then the first two placegetters in each Semi Final shall qualify for the Final.
Should there be fewer than 33 greyhounds nominated and eligible for the Series then Qualifying Heats will not be conducted and the greyhounds nominated shall be deemed nominated for the Semi Finals. In this case there will be sufficient Semi Finals conducted to cater for all eligible nominations.
In the case of the Breeder being a disqualified or warned off person at the time a breeders bonus for this series is won the bonus will be forfeited. In the case of a partnership then only the percentage of the bonus which is payable to the disqualified or warned off breeder shall be forfeited.
A greyhound which has won a Final of a Breeders Classic Series is not eligible to compete in this series.
MITSUBISHI AUTUMN DISTANCE MEDLEY – L.G.R.C.
A Free-to-All series to be conducted in Heats over 600 metres and a Final over 720 metres.
It is anticipated that 4 Heats will be conducted with the first two placegetters in each Heat qualifying for the Final.
Winning greyhounds will incur only one penalty for the series with the penalty applicable to the distance over which the greyhound first wins in the series.
O’DRISCOLL COACHES EASTER PURSE – H.G.R.C.
A best series restricted to Grade 6 (sprint) greyhounds at Hobart to be conducted in Heats and a Final over 461 metres.
It is anticipated that 3 Heats will be conducted with the first two placegetters in each Heat and the two fastest thirds qualifying for the Final.
CUB EASTER PLATE – H.G.R.C.
A best series restricted to Grade 4 and 5 (sprint) greyhounds at Hobart to be conducted in Heats and a Final over 461 metres.
It is anticipated that 5 Heats will be conducted with the winner in each Heat and the 3 fastest seconds qualifying for the Final.
LUXBET EASTER CUP – H.G.R.C.
A best series restricted to Grade 1 and 2 and 3 (sprint) greyhounds at Hobart to be conducted in Heats and a Final over 461 metres.
It is anticipated that 2 Heats will be conducted with the first four placegetters in each Heat
qualifying for the Final.
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| Date | Club | Distance | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Monday | LGRC (Night) | Graded Events | |
| 3 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | 452m | City of Devonport Cup (B8) |
| 5 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | Graded Events | |
| 9 Monday | LGRC (Night) | Graded Events | |
| 10 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | 452m | Reg & Aileen Ivory Memorial Classic Final |
| 12 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | 461m 599m | Tasbred Bonus Series 20 Heats (B16 Tasbred Gr 6) April Distance Series Heats (FTA 16) |
| 16 Monday | LGRC (Night) | Graded Events | |
| 17 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | 452m | Great Northern Super Crisp Classic Heats (B64 Gr 4&5) |
| 19 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | 461m 709m | Tasbred Bonus Series 20 Final April Distance Series Final |
| 23 Monday | LGRC (Night) | 515m | Launceston Mitsubishi Illingworth Classic Heats (B64 Tasbred Whelped on/after 1/10/2015) |
| 24 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | 452m | Great Northern Super Crisp Classic Final |
| 26 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | Graded Events | |
| 30 Monday | LGRC (Night) | 515m 600m |
Launceston Mitsubishi Illingworth Classic Final Dennis Thomas/Knockies Jet Memorial (FTA) |
About April’s feature races
REG & AILEEN IVORY MEMORIAL CLASSIC – N.W.G.R.C.
A best series restricted to Tasmanian bred greyhounds to be conducted in Heats and a Final over 452 metres.
It is anticipated that 4 Heats will be conducted with the first two placegetters in each Heat qualifying for the Final.
TASBRED BONUS SERIES 20 – H.G.R.C.
A best series restricted to Tasmanian bred Grade 6 (sprint) greyhounds at Hobart to be conducted in Heats and a Final over 461 metres.
It is anticipated that 2 Heats will be conducted with the first four placegetters in each Heat qualifying for the Final.
A payment shall be made to the breeder of the first three placegetters in the Final.
APRIL DISTANCE SERIES – HGRC
A free-to-all series to be conducted in Heats over 599 metres and a Final over 709 metres.
It is anticipated that 2 Heats will be conducted with the first four placegetters in each Heat qualifying for the Final.
Winning greyhounds will incur only one penalty for the series with the penalty applicable to the distance over which the greyhound first wins in the series.
GREAT NORTHERN SUPER CRISP CLASSIC – N.W.G.R.C.
A best series restricted to Grade 4 and 5 (sprint) greyhounds at Devonport to be conducted in Heats and a Final over 452 metres.
It is anticipated that 8 Heats will be conducted with the winner of each Heat qualifying for the Final.
LAUNCESTON MITSUBISHI ILLINGWORTH CLASSIC – L.G.R.C.
A best series for Tasmanian bred greyhounds whelped on or after 1/10/2015 to be conducted in Heats and a Final over 515 metres.
It is anticipated that 8 Heats will be conducted with the winner of each Heat qualifying for the Final.
DENNIS THOMAS/KNOCKIES JET MEMORIAL – L.G.R.C.
A Free-to-All race to be conducted over 600 metres.
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| Date | Club | Distance | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | Graded Events | |
| 3 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | 599m | Vet’s Medley Series Heats (B64 Gr 4&5 both Sprint & Mid Distance) |
| 7 Monday | LGRC (Night) | 515m | LGRC Premier Stakes (B8) |
| 8 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | 452m 452m |
Luxbet Tasmanian Country Oaks Heats (B32 Bitches Whelped on/after 1/12/2015) Luxbet Tasmanian Country Derby Heats (B32 Dogs Whelped on/after 1/12/2015) |
| 10 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | 461m | Vet’s Medley Series Heats |
| 14 Monday | LGRC (Night) | Graded Events | |
| 15 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | 452m 452m 452m |
Luxbet Tasmanian Country Oaks Final Luxbet Tasmanian Country Derby Final Tasbred Bonus Series 21 Heats (B16 Tasbred Gr 6) |
| 17 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | 599m | Vet’s Medley Series Final |
| 21 Monday | LGRC (Night) | 515m | LGRC Life Members Stakes (B8) |
| 22 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | 452m | Tasbred Bonus Series 21 Final |
| 24 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | 461 461m 461m |
GOTBAT Div.1 Series Heats (B16 Gr 1 & 2 & 3) GOTBAT Div.2 Series Heats (B40 Gr 4 & 5) GOTBAT Div.3 Series Heats (B24 Gr 6) |
| 28 Monday | LGRC (Night) | 720m | R L Foley Perpetual Stakes (B8 Gr 6 & 5) |
| 29 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | Graded Events | |
| 31 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | 461m 461m 461m |
GOTBAT Div.1 Series Final GOTBAT Div.2 Series Final GOTBAT Div.3 Series Final |
About May’s feature races
VET’S MEDLEY SERIES – H.G.R.C.
A best series restricted to Grade 4 and 5 (both Sprint and Mid Distance) greyhounds at Hobart to be conducted in Heats over 599 metres, a second series of Heats over 461 metres and a Final over 599 metres.
It is anticipated that there will be 8 Heats over 599 metres with the greyhounds contesting those Heats contesting the second series of Heats over 461 metres.
The greyhounds to contest the first heats shall be selected by adding together the Order of Choice of each greyhound over both distances and dividing by 2.
A greyhound contesting the first series of Heats is also deemed nominated for the second series of Heats and (if they qualify) for the Final. The reserves for the first Heats that do not obtain a start shall also be named reserves for the second Heats. In the event of a late scratching from the first series of Heats then the reserve to contest the second series of Heats shall be drawn by lot from the full list of reserves that were named but not withdrawn and did not obtain a start in the first series of Heats. The selection of a greyhound as a Reserve for more than one Heat in the second series of Heats, apart from any so named for the first series of Heats, shall be selected by lot in the following order:
All the greyhounds listed as reserve for one heat only
All the greyhounds that are then listed as reserve for two heats only
All the greyhounds that are then listed as reserve for three heats only, etc
Points shall be awarded to each greyhound contesting and completing a Heat on the following basis:-
1st-11 2nd-8 3rd-6 4th-4 5th-3 6th-2 7th-1 8th-0
In the case of two or more greyhounds dead heating for a placing then the points shall be added together and divided equally between those greyhounds dead heating.
Except in the case of a no race or an abandoned race, a greyhound must contest both sets of heats to be eligible for and/or listed in the field to contest the Final.
Subject to the previous condition, the eight greyhounds accumulating the highest aggregate of points in the Heats shall be deemed qualified for the Final with the two greyhounds with the next highest aggregate of points being named as reserves.
In the case of two or more greyhounds having the same aggregate points thereby resulting in more than eight starters and/or two reserves then the greyhounds to contest the Final (or be named as reserves) shall be drawn by lot.
In the event of a no race or an abandoned race then the points for that Heat (based on the number of starters) shall be divided equally between those greyhounds that contested the no race or were eligible to contest the race at the time of the abandonment.
Winning greyhounds will incur only one penalty for the series with the penalty applicable to the distance over which the greyhound first wins in the series.
LGRC PREMIER STAKES – L.G.R.C.
An open best 8 race to be conducted over 515 metres.
LUXBET TASMANIAN COUNTRY OAKS – N.W.G.R.C.
A best series restricted to bitches whelped on or after 1/12/2015, to be conducted in Heats and a Final over 452 metres.
It is anticipated that 4 Heats will be conducted with the first two placegetters in each Heat qualifying for the Final.
LUXBET TASMANIAN COUNTRY DERBY – N.W.G.R.C.
A best series restricted to dogs whelped on or after 1/12/2015, to be conducted in Heats and a Final over 452 metres.
It is anticipated that 4 Heats will be conducted with the first two placegetters in each Heat qualifying for the Final.
TASBRED BONUS SERIES 21 – N.W.G.R.C.
A best series restricted to Tasmanian bred Grade 6 (sprint) greyhounds at Devonport to be conducted in Heats and a Final over 452 metres.
It is anticipated that 2 Heats will be conducted with the first four placegetters in each Heat qualifying for the Final.
A payment shall be made to the breeder of the first three placegetters in the Final.
LGRC LIFE MEMBERS STAKES – L.G.R.C.
An open best 8 race to be conducted over 515 metres.
G.O.T.B.A.T. SERIES – DIVISION 1 – H.G.R.C.
A best series restricted to Grade 1 and 2 and 3 (sprint) greyhounds at Hobart to be conducted in Heats and a Final over 461 metres.
It is anticipated that 2 Heats will be conducted with the first four placegetters in each Heat qualifying for the Final.
G.O.T.B.A.T. SERIES – DIVISION 2 – H.G.R.C.
A best series restricted to Grade 4 and 5 (sprint) greyhounds at Hobart to be conducted in Heats and a Final over 461 metres.
It is anticipated that 5 Heats will be conducted with the winner in each Heat and the three fastest seconds qualifying for the Final.
G.O.T.B.A.T. SERIES – DIVISION 3 – H.G.R.C.
A best series restricted to Grade 6 (sprint) greyhounds at Hobart to be conducted in Heats and a Final over 461 metres.
It is anticipated that 3 Heats will be conducted with the first two placegetters in each Heat and the two fastest thirds qualifying for the Final.
R.L. FOLEY PERPETUAL STAKES – L.G.R.C.
A best 8 race restricted to Grade 6 and Grade 5 (distance) greyhounds at Launceston to be conducted over 720 metres.
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| Date | Club | Distance | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Monday | LGRC (Night) | 515m 515m |
Rapidvite Tasmanian Derby Heats (B32 Dogs Whelped on/after 1/1/2016) LGRC Tasmanian Oaks Heats (B32 Bitches Whelped on/after 1/1/2016) |
| 5 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | Graded Events | |
| 7 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | 599m | HGRC Distance Stakes (FTA) |
| 11 Monday | LGRC (Night) | 515m 515m |
Rapidvite Tasmanian Derby Final LGRC Tasmanian Oaks Final |
| 12 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | Graded Events | |
| 14 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | 461m | CUB Silver Trophy Heats (B16) |
| 16 Saturday | HGRC (Morning) | 461m | Hobart Tasmanian Breeders Classic Qualifying Heats (Tasbred Whelped on/after |
| 18 Monday | LGRC (Night) | 720m | Luxbet Championship Heats (FTA 32) |
| 19 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | Graded Events | |
| 21 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | 461m 461m |
CUB Silver Trophy Final Hobart Tasmanian Breeders Classic Semi Finals |
| 25 Monday | LGRC (Night) | 720m | Luxbet Championship Final |
| 26 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | Graded Events | |
| 28 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | 461m | Hobart Tasmanian Breeders Classic Final |
About June’s feature races
RAPIDVITE TASMANIAN DERBY – L.G.R.C.
A best series restricted to dogs whelped on or after 1/1/2016, to be conducted in Heats and a Final over 515 metres.
It is anticipated that 4 Heats will be conducted with the first two placegetters in each Heat qualifying for the Final.
LGRC TASMANIAN OAKS – L.G.R.C.
A best series restricted to bitches whelped on or after 1/1/2016, to be conducted in Heats and a Final over 515 metres.
It is anticipated that 4 Heats will be conducted with the first two placegetters in each Heat qualifying for the Final.
HGRC DISTANCE STAKES – H.G.R.C.
A Free-to-All race to be conducted over 599 metres.
CUB SILVER TROPHY – H.G.R.C.
An open best series to be conducted in Heats and a Final over 461 metres.
It is anticipated that 2 heats will be conducted with the first four placegetters in each Heat qualifying for the Final.
HOBART TASMANIAN BREEDERS CLASSIC – H.G.R.C.
A series for Tasmanian bred greyhounds whelped on or after 1/6/2016 to be conducted in Qualifying Heats, Semi Finals and a Final over 461 metres.
16 non-penalty Qualifying Heats shall be conducted provided there are 33 or more greyhounds nominated and eligible for the Series.
The first two placegetters in each Qualifying Heat shall qualify for the Semi Finals (4) and then the first two placegetters in each Semi Final shall qualify for the Final.
Should there be fewer than 33 greyhounds nominated and eligible for the Series then Qualifying Heats will not be conducted and the greyhounds nominated shall be deemed nominated for the Semi Finals. In this case there will be sufficient Semi Finals conducted to cater for all eligible nominations.
In the case of the Breeder being a disqualified or warned off person at the time a breeders bonus for this series is won the bonus will be forfeited. In the case of a partnership then only the percentage of the bonus which is payable to the disqualified or warned off breeder shall be forfeited.
A greyhound which has won a Final of a Breeders Classic Series is not eligible to compete in this series.
LUXBET CHAMPIONSHIP – L.G.R.C.
A free-to-all series to be conducted in Heats and a Final over 720 metres.
It is anticipated that 4 Heats will be conducted with the first two placegetters in each Heat qualifying for the Final.
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| Date | Club | Distance | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Monday | LGRC (Night) | 720m | CUB Winter Stakes Heats (FTA 16) |
| 3 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | Graded Events | |
| 5 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | Graded Events | |
| 9 Monday | LGRC (Night) | 720m 278m |
CUB Winter Stakes Final Tasbred Bonus Series 22 Heats (B16 Tasbred Gr 5) |
| 10 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | Graded Events | |
| 12 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | 599m | Greg Fahey Mid Distance Championship Heats (B16 Gr 3 & 4 & 5) |
| 16 Monday | LGRC (Night) | 278m | Tasbred Bonus Series 22 Final |
| 17 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | Graded Events | |
| 19 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | 599m | Greg Fahey Mid Distance Championship Final |
| 23 Monday | LGRC (Night) | 515m 515m 515m 515m |
J G Nelson Cup – Division 1 Heats (B16 Gr 1 & 2 & 3) J G Nelson Cup – Division 2 Heats (B24 Gr 4) J G Nelson Cup – Division 3 Heats (B32 Gr 5) J G Nelson Cup – Division 4 Heats (B16 Gr 6) |
| 24 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | Graded Events | |
| 26 Thursday | HGRC (Night) | 461m 99m |
M A Morgan Stakes (B8 Gr 3) Chinatown Lad Distance (FTA) |
| 30 Monday | LGRC (Night) | 515m 515m 515m 515m |
J G Nelson Cup – Division 1 Final J G Nelson Cup – Division 2 Final J G Nelson Cup – Division 3 Final J G Nelson Cup – Division 4 Final |
| 31 Tuesday | NWGRC (Day) | Graded Events |
About July’s feature races
UB WINTER STAKES – L.G.R.C.
A free-to-all series to be conducted in Heats and a Final over 720 metres.
It is anticipated that 2 Heats will be conducted with the first four placegetters in each Heat qualifying for the Final.
TASBRED BONUS SERIES 22 – L.G.R.C.
A best series restricted to Tasmanian bred Grade 5 (short sprint) greyhounds at Launceston to be conducted in Heats and a Final over 278 metres.
It is anticipated that 2 Heats will be conducted with the first four placegetters in each Heat qualifying for the Final.
A payment shall be made to the breeder of the first three placegetters in the Final.
GREG FAHEY MID DISTANCE CHAMPIONSHIP – H.G.R.C.
A best series restricted to Grade 3 and 4 and 5 (Mid Distance) greyhounds at Hobart to be conducted in Heats and a Final over 599 metres.
It is anticipated that 2 Heats will be conducted with the first four placegetters in each Heat qualifying for the Final.
J G NELSON CUP – DIVISION 1 – L.G.R.C.
A best series restricted to Grade 1 and 2 and 3 (sprint) greyhounds at Launceston to be conducted in Heats and a Final over 515 metres.
It is anticipated that 2 Heats will be conducted with the first four placegetters in each Heat qualifying for the Final.
J G NELSON CUP – DIVISION 2 – L.G.R.C.
A best series restricted to Grade 4 (sprint) greyhounds at Launceston to be conducted in Heats and a Final over 515 metres.
It is anticipated that 3 Heats will be conducted with the first two placegetters in each Heat and the two fastest thirds qualifying for the Final.
J G NELSON CUP – DIVISION 3 – L.G.R.C.
A best series restricted to Grade 5 (sprint) greyhounds at Launceston to be conducted in Heats and a Final over 515 metres.
It is anticipated that 4 Heats will be conducted with the first two placegetters in each Heat qualifying for the Final.
J G NELSON CUP – DIVISION 4 – L.G.R.C.
A best series restricted to Grade 6 (sprint) greyhounds at Launceston to be conducted in Heats and a Final over 515 metres.It is anticipated that 2 Heats will be conducted with the first four placegetters in each Heat qualifying for the Final.
M.A. MORGAN STAKES- H.G.R.C.
A best 8 race restricted to Grade 3 (sprint) greyhounds at Hobart to be conducted over 461 metres.
CHINATOWN LAD DISTANCE – H.G.R.C.
A free-to-all race to be conducted over 599 metres.
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