TRIALS FEES FOR 2009 Distances: 643m, 498m, 380m. All Distances Maidens: $5.00 All Distances Graded:      $5.00 All Distances Solos: $7.00, 2 for $10. All Slips: $7.00 These fees were set at the January committee meeting and will stand until reviewed.

Race Days
Tuesday	(Night)	approx start 7.00pm EST
Nominations
Nominations close 8.30 am Thursday with the Racing Queensland
Kennelling Times
5.45 - 6.30pm EST
Trial Information
Monday from 6.30 pm
Main Events
Australia Day Mayor’s Cup	498m
Townsville Cup	498m
Townsville Derby	498m
Townsville Futurity	498m
Young Star Classic	498m
Christmas Cup	498m
Kings & Queens	498m
Young Guns Series x 4	398m and 498m
Maiden 1000 Series	380m
General Information
Two turn loam track.
Totalisator and Bookmaker facilities available.
MARKING UP
Marking-up is carried out on the First Saturday of each month. You may wish to notify the Office of your intention to attend or just turn up at 8.00am Please note that if there is no one in attendance by 8.15am, then Mr Mal Braunberger will depart.
Track Distances and Records
380m	Gozo Farmer	21.81	26/05/2005
498m	Devine Gem	28.72	4/08/2005
643m	Owey	37.94	18/05/2006
918m	Dolly Mac	57.32	29/05/1996
Protocols and Procedures for Trainer and Handlers Townsville TAB Meetings
* All scratching's to be phoned through to GQL headquarters (07 32627800) by the owner/trainer from 7.30am to 8.30am (strict cut off time) on the day of the meeting. * Trainers will need to provide the ear brand of the greyhound, their licence number as well as a valid reason for the scratching. * Any scratching's received after 8.30am on the day of the meeting will be deemed a late scratching and veterinary or other official advice will be required or penalties will be applied. * Scratching's can be phoned through to GQL headquarters anytime prior to the scheduled race day during normal office hours. * If your greyhound is drawn as a reserve runner it is the trainers responsibility to check if the greyhound has obtained a start. All scratching details can be found on GQL website as well as the UniTAB website, or alternatively the Townville club. * Further as it is a TAB meeting, reserve runners who do not gain a start are not required to be bought to the track.
Dress Code: (Minimum Dress requirements)
Handlers: Male - Black/dark navy trousers/slacks (with belt) or Black jeans (with belt) White Collared shirt only Female - Black/navy dress, skirt, slacks or black jeans (with belt) Dress and skirt minimum knee length White Collared blouse only Footwear Male - dark shoes/joggers - to be worn with socks Females - dark enclosed shoes, no heels, thongs or sandals Head wear (Optional) Hat must have brim Caps, i.e. baseball - peak to be worn at front No beanies Catchers Handler's dress code to apply to catchers with no specific colour of clothing and footwear required. Footwear as above. Failure to comply with these procedures will result in the matter being referred to the Stewards, and the greyhound being handled may be scratched from the race it is to contest. All dogs are to be boxed 1-3-5-7-2-4-6-8. Handlers shall obey stewards/starters directions at all times