SKY CHANNEL BLACK TOP CARNIVAL

MULTICAM ROUTING SYSTEMS BLACK TOP – 515m (GROUP 2)

Open to the Best 64 greyhounds nominated under the TAB Clubs grading policy

Heats: Wednesday 3^RD September (1^st $1,000)

Final: Wednesday 10^TH September

Prizemoney: 1^st $30,000 + trophy + rug, 2^nd $4,000, 3^rd $2,000, Unpl $100

* The first two placegetters receive automatic entry into the semi finals of the Paws of Thunder at Wentworth Park on September 27 2008

LORD MAYORS ANNIVERSARY CUP – 600m

Open to the Best 8 greyhounds nominated

Wednesday 10^th September… 1st $3,000 plus trophy and rug

 SKY CHANNEL TROPHY – 515m

Open to greyhounds with 1-4 wins only (max 6 heats)

Heats: Friday 5^th September

Final: Friday 12^th September … 1^st $1,500 + trophy

SILVER BULLET – 413m

Open to the Best 32 greyhounds nominated under the TAB Clubs grading policy

Heats: Wednesday 17^th September

Final: Wednesday 24^th September                                                                                          Prizemoney: 1^st $5,000 + trophy + rug, 2^nd $1,000, 3^rd $500, Unpl $50

MULTICAM ROUTING SYSTEMS TWIN TRACKS SERIES – 515M

Open to the best 32 greyhounds that are eligible for 5th grade events under the Metropolitan Grading Policy with 2-6 WINS ONLY

Heats: Wednesday 24^th September (The Gardens – 515m)
Final: Wednesday 1^st October (The Gardens – 515m)
Gardens Final prize money: 1st $3,800 plus trophy, 2nd $1,200, 3rd $600

First Four Place Getters Qualify for Series Final to be held this year at Sandown Park

SERIES FINAL: Thursday 9^th October (Sandown Park – 515m)

Winner: $15,000 plus a trophy and rug, 2nd $4,000, 3rd $2,000

CARNIVAL TROPHY – 600m

Open to best 32 4/5^th grade greyhounds only

Heats: Wednesday 8^th October

Final: Wednesday 15^th October… 1^st $1,500 + trophy

NEWCASTLE CUP – 715m (GROUP 3)

Open to the Best 32 greyhounds nominated under the TAB Clubs grading policy

Heats: Wednesday 22^nd October (1^st 1,000)

Final: Wednesday 29^th October

Prizemoney: 1^st $15,000 + trophy + rug, 2^nd $3,000, 3^rd $1,500, Unpl $100

SPRING STAKES – 515m

Open to 5^th grade greyhounds only – Heats drawn by ballot

Heats: Wednesday 22^nd October

Final: Wednesday 29^th October … 1^st $1,500 + trophy

JOSH BROWN MEMORIAL MEGA MAIDEN – 515m

Open Maidens nominated + Reserves

TAB Heats: Friday 31^st October

Final & Consolation: Friday 7^th November

Final Prizemoney: 1^st $15,000 + trophy + rug, 2^nd $2,000, 3^rd $750, Unpl $50

Consolation Prizemoney: 1^st $1,500 + trophy + rug

2009 AUTUMN CARNIVAL

NEWCASTLE DERBY – 515m

Open to the Best 32 MALE greyhounds nominated under the TAB Clubs grading policy

Heats: Friday 30^th January Final: Friday 6^th February

Final prize money: 1^st $6,000 + trophy + rug, 2^nd $1,000, 3^rd $500, Unpl $50

RUN FOR THE ROSES – 515m

Open to the Best 32 FEMALE greyhounds nominated under the TAB Cubs grading policy

Heats: Friday 30^th January Final: Friday 6^th February
Final prize money: 1^st $6,000 + trophy + rug, 2^nd $1,000, 3^rd $500, Unpl $50

NCA BATTLE OF THE SEXES – 515m

For the first 4 greyhounds home from both the Derby and Run For The Roses (5^th placegetters make up reserve positions)

Friday 13^th February

1^st $7,000 + trophy + rug, 2^nd $1000, 3^rd $500, Unpl $50

STAYERS OF TOMORROW CUP – 600m

Open to greyhounds with 1 – 2 wins only

Heats: Thursday 19^th February Final: Thursday 26^th February
Final prize money: 1^st $1,200 + trophy

AUTUMN CUP – 515m

Open to greyhounds with 1 – 4 wins only (Max 6 Heats)

Heats: Friday 6^th March

Final: Friday 13^th March

Final prize money:  1^st $1,500 + trophy

NOVACASTRIAN – 413m

Open to the Best 32 greyhounds nominated under the TAB Clubs grading policy

Heats: Wednesday 11^th March Final: Wednesday 18^th March

Final prize money: 1^st $2,000 + trophy

STAYERS TROPHY – 600m

Open to 4/5^th grade greyhounds only

Heats: Wednesday 18^th March Final: Wednesday 25^th March

Final prize money: 1^st $2,000 + trophy