Orange Slipping Track “On Track”

The NSW GBOTA’s slipping track at Orange is expected to be ready for use within two months.

Situated at the Orange Harness Racing Club, the slipping track is 300m long, fully fenced and irrigated. Currently, grass cover is still establishing itself but local volunteers are confident the track will be ready for use by early July.

NSW GBOTA Chairman, Bill Mangafas, said the slipping track had been built by the NSW GBOTA for the benefit of the local participants following the closure of Orange.

“The Bathurst track, its TAB status and the increased prizemoney that is associated with it would not have occurred if not for the support of Orange members of the NSW GBOTA,” said Mr Mangafas.

“That’s why we built the track and it will ensure Orange trainers are able to get their greyhounds fit and race in an economical manner.”

Area Director, Geoff Case, said that the track would be managed by the local NSW GBOTA Branch.

“The Branch will look after it and already the Branch is organising maintenance and mowing,” said Mr Case.

“There are plenty of good trainers in the area and this track will keep them in the game.”

Legendary local trainer, Rob Sharp is a great fan of the track and believes it will be a super conditioner because of its length and climb.

The Orange slipping track is another example of the NSW GBOTA’s commitment to slipping tracks.

“Greyhound racing, in the future, will rely on the Industry providing training tracks as private operators are drying up,” explained Mr Mangafas.

The NSW GBOTA is also currently committed to discussions with the owners of Burns Pet Foods with a view to a slipping track also being built on their property at Rouse Hill in Metropolitan Sydney.

GBOTA Area Director Geoff Case and local trainer Rob Sharp view the slipping track at Orange

Search For All Other Stories & Fields That Mention :
Bill Mangafas, GBOTA, Geoff Case, Orange, Rob Sharp, STab

| Print This Story Or Field

Related Articles

1. Orange Slipping Track Update
   When greyhound racing at Wade Park came to an end in November 2005, many feared it would be the death of the sport in Orange. However, greyhound racing has been given a revival with a slipping track being completed at...
2. Just Friends On Track For Sandown Cup
   Kel Greenough added another staying feature race to his impressive resume when Just Friends defeated Gunnadoo Magic in the last stride of the $29,000 Group 3 Lizrene Classic at Sandown Park last Thursday night. Favourite Gunnadoo Magic ($2.10) overcame box...
3. Armidale Track On Fire
   Quick times were the order of the day at Armidale’s Saturday race meeting, according to Armidale Greyhound Racing Club president Greg Nordstrom. “It was a very good roll-up, there were 10 races and only one race didn’t have a full...
4. Real Lady Is Far From Shy On The Track
   She may be one of the smallest dog’s racing in Victoria, but she is certainly all heart and ready to break through at the Thursday twilight meeting at Ballarat. Real Lady is her name, and whilst she only weighs 21.8...
5. Track Record Holder To Dazzle Them Soon
   Persistent rain last week in NSW forced the cancellation of both the Gosford and Maitland meetings and delayed the reappearance of new Maitland track record holder, Dazzler. On April 10th 2008 Dazzler stepped out in a lowly maiden race at...
6. Warrnambool Track Closes For Redevelopment
   Last Wednesday night saw the final meeting on the existing Warrnambool track prior to its closure for redevolpment. The honour of training the last winner on the “old” track went to long time Warrnambool supporters, Ken and Pauline Patterson; and...
7. Merleen Takes A Break From The Track
   Eglington owner and trainer Earl Anderson has announced that Merleen, arguably the best dog in Bathurst over the past 12 months will stand at stud in the coming weeks after a superb career both in the country and at metropolitan...
8. Track Maintenance Puts Doubt Over Meeting
   GRSA has been advised by the Southern Greyhound Raceway that work on the bottom turn fence and catching pen should be finalised today. As a result there will be a track inspection tomorrow morning by GRSA stewards. If approval is...
9. Roman’s Know Sets New Lismore Track Record
   [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="315" caption="Romans Know Breaking The Lismore 420m Track Record"][/caption]Roman’s Know scored the best win of his career when he scored a record breaking win in the Tony Turcato Painting Stake 420m at the Lismore Greyhounds on Tuesday...
10. Warrnambool’s New Greyhound Track Officially Opened
    The brand new track at the Warrnambool Greyhound Racing Club was officially opened last night by Greyhound Racing Victoria’s (GRV) Chairman, Mrs. Jan Wilson. Having been closed for almost five months since May while the old track was replaced and...