The NSW GBOTA is again thrilled to launch the Ladbrokes Up For Challenge series which will commence on March 31 at Bulli.
The pointscore series commenced 3 years ago within the NSW GBOTA network, and now stretches across 15 tracks, thanks to the support of Ladbrokes.
Runners will be allocated points based upon their finishing position in qualifying events outlined below.
|
Place
|
Points
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Place
|
Points
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Place
|
Points
|
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1st
|
18
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4th
|
12
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7th
|
6
|
|
2nd
|
16
|
5th
|
10
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8th
|
4
|
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3rd
|
14
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6th
|
8
|
Res
|
2
|
The top qualifiers will be contacted a week prior to the final to confirm their position in the final 8. Greyhounds which have won more than 2 Category A (of the respective distance) events during the course of the series are still eligible for the final, but ineligible for further qualifiers. Greyhound must be nominated directly in to the event at the respective meeting for the nomination to be considered.
Category A meetings relate to meetings as per the GRNSW Grading Policy; eg: Wentworth Park Wednesday and Saturday, The Meadows Saturday, Sandown Thursday, Albion Park Thursday, Cannington Saturday.
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Track
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Date
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Sprint Distance
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Stayer Distance
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Bulli
|
March 31
|
472m
|
590m
|
|
Lismore
|
April 3
|
520m
|
720m
|
| Wagga |
April 6 |
520m |
760m |
|
Grafton
|
April 9
|
480m
|
610m
|
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Gunnedah
|
April 15
|
512m
|
583m
|
|
Temora
|
April 21
|
457m
|
570m
|
|
Nowra
|
April 28
|
520m
|
722m
|
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Richmond
|
May 4
|
535m
|
717m
|
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The Gardens
|
May 18
|
515m
|
715m
|
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Maitland
|
May 24
|
450m
|
565m
|
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Bathurst
|
May 28
|
520m
|
700m
|
|
Dubbo
|
June 1
|
516m
|
600m
|
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Gosford
|
June 5
|
515m
|
731m
|
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FINAL WP
|
June 16
|
520m
|
720m
|
Sprint conditions:
Non Grade, maximum of two (2) Category A wins of less than 565m. Winners of Group 1-3 Final/Best 8 events of any distance are ineligible. Where more than 8 nominations are received, fields shall be determined by blind draw with guarding for owners/trainers to apply. All runners shall receive points related to finishing position; with tally recorded at www.gbota.com.au . Top 10 pointscores at the conclusion of qualifying rounds to be invited to Final at Wentworth Park on June 16, 2018; Final winner $20,000
Stayers conditions:
Non Grade, maximum of two (2) Category A wins of 565m or greater. Winners of Group 1-3 Final/Best 8 events of any distance are ineligible. Where more than 8 nominations are received, fields shall be determined by blind draw with guarding for owners/trainers to apply. Minimum of 6 runners for race to be drawn. All runners shall receive points related to finishing position; with tally recorded at www.gbota.com.au . Top 10 pointscores at the conclusion of qualifying rounds to be invited to Final at Wentworth Park on June 16, 2018; Final winner $20,000