N.S.W. National Coursing Association
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YOUNG STAR CLASSIC & LAURIE HEALION MEMORIAL
Monday, July 14, 2008 (126 reads)


The 2008 Nexia Court & Co. Young Star Classic kicks off with four heats on the 19th of July with the final run on the following Saturday. Nominations close at the GHRRA at 10am on Tuesday the 15th of July.


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GBOTA & NCA ENTER HEADS OF AGREEMENT
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 (219 reads)


The Greyhound Breeders Owners and Trainers Association (GBOTA) and the NSW National Coursing Association (NCA) announced today that subject to approvals being obtained and satisfactory arrangements being agreed, the Associations have signed a Heads of Agreement for the GBOTA to effectively take over the metropolitan racing operations of the NCA.


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TAMWORTH CUP CARNIVAL UNDERWAY
Thursday, April 24, 2008 (101 reads)


The Tamworth Cup Carnival kicks off this Saturday with three outstanding heats of the GRNSW Country Challenge Series over the 457 metres.


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CHANGES TO BLUE PAWS SERIES
Friday, February 01, 2008 (92 reads)


Due to an unfortunate clash the NCA would like to advise the rescheduling of the Blue Paws Sprint series for 5th grade greyhounds which has been advertised for the 15th of February 2008 at The Gardens over the 515m journey. Due to Newcastle Derby and Run for the Roses being scheduled for the same day Heats the Blue Paws series have been moved to Thursday the 14th of February with the Final which carries a $1250 bonus for Blue Paws nominated greyhound being on Thursday the 21st of February.

 



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FIRST STAR SHINES IN YOUNG GUNS
Tuesday, January 22, 2008 (125 reads)


Locally trained First Star caused a major boil over when she scored an all the way victory over her much more fancied rivals in the $15000 to the winner Woy Woy Poultry Young Guns Classic held at The Gardens on Wednesday night.


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HOT FIELD TO CONTEST YOUNG GUNS
Thursday, January 10, 2008 (132 reads)


The highlight from four exciting heats of the Woy Woy Poultry Supplies Young Guns was undoubtedly the whirlwind run from Queensland visitor Knocka Norris who scorched over The Gardens 515m journey in 29.25 eclipsing the previous record of 29.41 held by grand galloper Buddy Rich.

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ALL HAIL MIAGI
Friday, November 02, 2007 (173 reads)


Miagi, continued to add to his ever-growing reputation when he scored an outstanding come from behind victory in the Group 3 $15000 to the winner Homeland Security Newcastle Cup.


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VICTORIANS DOMINATE PAWS OF THUNDER FINAL
Tuesday, October 02, 2007 (225 reads)


The 2007 Nova 96.9 PAWS OF THUNDER has assembled a great field with seven of the eight finalists heralding from Victoria.


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PAWS OF THUNDER CARNIVAL UNDERWAY
Monday, September 24, 2007 (330 reads)


The 2007 Nova 969 PAWS OF THUNDER CARNIVAL is underway with 10 slashing heats of the NCA’s flagship event at Wentworth Park on Saturday night.



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MULTICAM ROUTING SYSYTEMS BLACK TOP FINAL
Friday, September 07, 2007 (250 reads)


The box draw has thrown the final of the group 2 Multicam Routing Systems Black Top Final wide open.With favorite Mandagery Man drawing akwardly and box five and last years Paws of Thunder winner Suave Fella drawing the box six the winner could come from anywhere

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STRONG INTERSTATE CONTINGENT TO CONTEST BLACK TOP
Monday, September 03, 2007 (216 reads)


A string of talented gallopers from both New South Wales and Intestate are set to face the starter for the heats of the Group 2 Multicam Routing Systems Black Top at The Gardens this Wednesday night.


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REVISED RACE TIMES FOR WENTWORTH PARK THIS SATURDAY
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 (190 reads)


The NSW National Coursing Association (NCA) in conjunction with Greyhound Racing New South Wales (GRNSW) is advising that there are some amendments to the racing schedule for NSW Greyhound Racing this Saturday September 1, 2007.


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BIT CHILLI HEATS UP WENTY
Monday, August 13, 2007 (249 reads)


Exciting sprinter Bit Chilli returned to Wentworth Park on Saturday night from a brief Victorian campaign with a devastating 29.77 victory in the first run-off of the Rapidvite NSW Sprint Championship.


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CLARIFICATION OF SUNDAY TELEGRAPH ARTICLE
Wednesday, August 08, 2007 (236 reads)


The Dogwatch column printed in the country edition of the Sunday Telegraph on August 5, 2007 reported that the NSW National Coursing Association has signed an agreement with the Cessnock and District Agricultural Association to conduct 16 non-TAB dates at the Cessnock greyhound track.

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FERGALICOUS ASSUMES YOUNG STAR FAVORTISM
Tuesday, July 24, 2007 (203 reads)


Talented Interstate visitor Fergalicous has the 2007 Group 2 Nexia Young Star Classic at her mercy after drawing the rails alley in this Saturday nights final, fresh of a dominant 30.19 heat win.


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NCA TO ASSIST CESSNOCK GREYHOUNDS
Monday, July 16, 2007 (252 reads)


The Cessnock & District Agricultural Society has signed an agreement with the NSW National Coursing Association in an attempt to return greyhound racing to Cessnock.


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DETAILS ANNOUNCED FOR 2007 TWIN CITIES TROPHY
Tuesday, June 26, 2007 (266 reads)


The NSW National Coursing Association and the Sandown Greyhound Racing Club are excited to announce the details of the 2007 SKY Channel Twin Cities Trophy to be staged between The Gardens Complex and Sandown Park in September/October.


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THE GARDENS RACING RETURNS
Thursday, June 14, 2007 (277 reads)


The NSW National Coursing Association is today delighted to inform industry participants that regular trialing and racing will recommence at The Gardens this Monday June 18.


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THE GARDENS TRIALS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED
Saturday, June 09, 2007 (267 reads)


Due to flooding The Gardens Public and private trials have been cancelled until further notice.

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THE GARDENS RACE MEETING ABANDONED
Friday, June 08, 2007 (261 reads)


The race meeting set down for Friday the 8th of June has been abandoned due to inclement weather.

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THE GARDENS UNVEIL 2007/2008 FEATURE RACE PROGRAMME
Tuesday, June 05, 2007 (384 reads)


The NSW National Coursing Association is excited to unveil its feature race program for the 2007/2008 racing season at The Gardens.


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GARDENS SOCIAL CLUB TOP UP DAY
Tuesday, May 01, 2007 (258 reads)


The second Gardens Greyhound Social Club Top Up Day was held on Wednesday the18th of April with some wonderful racing highlighting an outstanding meeting.



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KIMMY’S MAGIC CLAIMS EASTER CUP
Tuesday, April 10, 2007 (292 reads)


Track specialist Kimmy’s Magic claimed another feature event at Tamworth over the weekend by saluting in the 2007 Tamworth Easter Cup.


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NCA UNVEIL NEW FEATURE MAIDEN EVENT
Monday, March 19, 2007 (468 reads)


The NSW National Coursing Association is excited to announce the acquisition of a new feature Maiden event to be conducted at Wentworth Park during July and August.



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AUTUMN CARNIVAL BEGINS AT THE GARDENS
Thursday, February 22, 2007 (381 reads)


 

The Gardens Autumn Carnival begins on Friday afternoon with some wonderful chasers engaged in the classic races of the calendar, the Rooty Hill RSL/Resort Newcastle Derby and the Woy Woy Poultry Run for the Roses.



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THE ‘RIDDLER’ CROWNED 2006 NSW GOTY
Monday, February 19, 2007 (402 reads)


A spectacular gala event at The Crystal Ballroom, Luna Park yesterday saw staying marvel Royal Riddle crowned NSW Greyhound of The Year for 2006.


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SLATER SALUTES IN DERBY FINAL!
Monday, February 12, 2007 (371 reads)


A very large crowd was on hand to witness Victorian superstar Slater claim his maiden Group 1 victory on Saturday night in the final of the Group 1 Triple Crown Lodge National Derby at Wentworth Park.


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BOX DRAW THROWS DERBY WIDE OPEN!
Monday, February 05, 2007 (394 reads)


The box draw for the 2007 Triple Crown Lodge National Derby has thrown the race wide open with star youngster drawing awkwardly in box seven after a solid 30.23 semi-final win on Saturday night.


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AUSTRALIA DAY FUN AT THE GARDENS
Friday, February 02, 2007 (354 reads)


A large crowd was on hand to celerate Australia Day at The Gardens on Friday the 26th of January. On a day where our nation celebrates its heritage and prosperity the flags were flying and the greyhounds lived up to their end of the bargain with some outstanding displays highlighting an excellent meeting.


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SLATER TO SIZZLE IN SUMMER CARNIVAL OPENER!
Tuesday, January 23, 2007 (392 reads)


Boom youngster Slater will headline a list of awesome young greyhounds to compete in the 2007 Triple Crown Lodge National Derby commencing at Wentworth Park this Saturday night.


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ROSE ANJANE CLAIMS YOUNG GUNS
Friday, January 19, 2007 (359 reads)


Local specialist Rose Anjane gave New Lambton owner and trainer team Alan and Barbara Buman their biggest thrill in greyhound racing when she showed her undeniable class in winning the Woy Woy Poultry Supplies Young Guns Classic at The Gardens on Wednesday night.


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NCA ACKNOWLEDGE INDUSTRY ‘LEGEND’
Tuesday, January 09, 2007 (363 reads)


The NSW NCA is again set to acknowledge another of greyhound racings most influential and respected personalities by naming an annual event after legendary race caller Paul Ambrosoli.


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YOUNG GUNS LOADED FOR THE GARDENS
Tuesday, January 09, 2007 (351 reads)


Wednesday night racing returns to The Gardens this week with some of the finest youngsters in the state in town to contest heats of the $13,000 Woy Woy Poultry Young Guns Classic.


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‘WILD SCENES FOLLOWING POTENTIAL WIN’
Monday, December 04, 2006 (404 reads)


Pre-post favourite Wildly Contended continued his faultless box manners to claim the 2006 Group 3 Rapidvite Potential Stakes at Wentworth Park on Saturday night in 30.27.


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BOX DRAW THROWS POTENTIAL STAKES WIDE OPEN
Monday, November 27, 2006 (423 reads)


Saturday nights $15,000 to the winner Rapidvite Industries Potential Stakes has brought together a top field of very young sprinters after five exciting heats on Saturday night.


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TOP SPRINTERS LINE UP FOR HEATS OF BLACK TOP
Wednesday, May 24, 2006 (415 reads)


Thirty-two more than accomplished sprinters will take part in the heats of the 2006 Multicam Routing Systems Black Top at The Gardens this Wednesday night.


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