Prizes will be awarded for the following:
All Classes
1st - Trophy - Ribbon - $120
2nd - Ribbon - $70
3rd - Ribbon - $30
Best Bitch - Trophy - Sash - $150
Runner-up Bitch - Trophy - Sash $80
Best Dog - Trophy - Sash - $150
Runner-up Dog - Trophy - Sash $80
Champion Greyhound - Trophy - Rug - Sash - $200
Brace
1st - Trophy - Ribbon - $100
2nd - Ribbon - $70
3rd - Ribbon - $30
Child Handler
1st - Trophy - Ribbon - $40
2nd - Ribbon - $20
3rd - Ribbon - $10
All prizemoney is to be confirmed
JUDGING
Judging will take place in front of the Grandstand at 12noon on Saturday 15th May 2021. At the time of writing this, it will be on the podium where we parade the greyhounds on race day.
We will begin with Class 1 (Puppy Dogs). The judge will go over the dogs in that class and award his place getters 1st, 2nd & 3rd.
The next class to enter for judging will be Class 2 the Pre-Race Dogs. The same for all the Dogs. The winners of each of the dogs classes will remain close. When all the dogs are judged, the winners will have to go back into the ring to be judged for Best Dog.
This is repeated for the Bitches. All the class winning bitches will remain close to be judged for the Best Bitch.
Now that we have a Best Dog & a Best Bitch. These 2 will go into the ring to be judged for Champion Greyhound.
After the celebrations to congratulate the Champion Greyhound, we will have a couple of novelty classes. The first will be the Brace.
The brace is 2 greyhounds shown together by the one person. They would preferably be the same colour and of similar type. No real rules here, just have them under control.
Then we have the kids showing the dogs. We have made provision for this class where any child over 12 years old can show a greyhound in this class as long as they are confident with the handling and have parents or guardian permission and support. Remember, the show is so different for the greyhounds with noise and people, be mindful of the conditions.
Classes for the Dogs
Class 1 - Puppy Dog (3 months -12 months)
Class 2 - Pre-Racer Dogs (Over 12 months - 2 years)
Class 3 - Race Dogs (Over 2 years - 4 years)
Class 4 - Veterans Dogs (Over 4 years)
Class 5 - Adopted Pet Dogs (any age)
Classes for the Bitches
Class 1a - Puppy Bitch (3 months -12 months)
Class 2a - Pre-Racer Bitches (Over 12 months - 2 years)
Class 3a - Race Bitches (Over 2 years - 4 years)
Class 4a - Veterans Bitches (Over 4 years)
Class 5a - Adopted Pet Bitches (any age)
Brace and Child handler classes are FREE to enter. Greyhounds that are already entered in other classes are only considered for entry in the Brace and Child Handler.
Please indicate on the entry form if you will be in these 2 classes.
Brace
Please complete the Entry Form in your Catalogue for inclusion in this event. Cash prizes will also be paid for winners of this event on the day.
Entry is FREE for all Braces, providing that the 2 greyhounds in the Brace are already entered in the Sweepstakes classes. Please indicate on the Entry Form if you might have a Brace Entry.
Child Handler
Please complete the Entry Form in your Catalogue for inclusion in this event. Cash prizes will also be paid for winners of this event on the day.
Children between 12 - 16 years old and who are confident in controlling the greyhound are eligible - entry is FREE. Remember circumstances are different at the show and the dogs will have to deal with noise, crowds and open spaces, so please judge the dogs suitability for this class.
Other Information
Our Entry Form will also require information that will be checked against Racing Authorities records. This information will be in the form of a Trainers Licence Number or an Owners Registration Number or an Adoption Certificate/Form from an Organisation or previous Owner/Trainer.
Penalties will be as in accordance with RQ & the Greyhound Steward, therefore only Licensees, Owners & Adopted Greyhounds whose owners can produce a copy of an Adoption Certificate or a letter from the previous owner signed and dated with the Licensees' Registration Number, will be accepted for entry to this event.
SENDING ENTRY FORMS
Complete entry forms should be either emailed to:
posted to:
or by hand to the
Arrival times of exhibits on the day of the show:
All dogs to be checked in between 10am & 10.30am on Saturday 15th May 2021
Departure times of exhibits: All dogs must remain on exhibition until after judging of the Greyhound Sweepstakes judging is finished.
Judging commences 12 noon.
Judge: Not disclosed
Finishing time is approximately 2pm.
Your prize money will be deposited into you nominated bank account by the Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club and awards (ribbons, trophies etc. will be available for collection on the day.