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Contents ISSUE 17 JULY 2017

GOTBA NEWS

PARTICIPANTS URGED TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON DRAFT CODE OF PRACTICE

BEST PRACTICE BULLRING USE

PASK’S FIRST LITTER AN ‘ABSOLUTE STUNNA’

FOLLOW JAKE’S JOURNEY

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS & INTEGRITY REPORT

TRAINERS EMBRACE THEIR PART IN ENSURING A LEVEL PLAYING FIELD

AGRA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

THE FABULOUS FANTA BALE

MAJA CROWNED SAPPHIRE CHAMPION

BLACK MUMBO BRINGS TEARS WITH HARRISON-DAWSON TRIUMPH

NEW BETTING MODEL IMPROVES APPROACH TO SWABBING

GREYHOUND QUIZ

ICG RELAYS UNTRUE FEARS OF A PENNILESS GRV

NEW VIDEO SERIES: BEST PRACTICE COURSING

REWARD-BASED LURE SYSTEM WORKSHOP

TEARS FLOW AS NON-TRADITIONAL TRAINING METHOD LEADS TO FIRST CITY WIN

NEW TRACKING TECHNOLOGY

GAP TESTING DATES

DOUBLE THE DOGS, DOUBLE THE SMILES

LATEST LITTERS & MISSES

DON’T WAIT UNTIL IT’S TOO LATE – DNA

COSMIC HEIR SET TO SHINE IN BENDIGO CUP

GREAT COMMUNITY INITIATIVE UPON US

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NEW COURSING

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BENDIGO CUP2017 GROUP 2 - 425 METRES

Please refer to the Racing Calendar for prize money & conditions

Other feature races on Bendigo Cup night: Go Distance Racing Winter Cup (660m), GRV Vic Bred Maiden Final (425m), Ready 2 Race Mid Year Bonus (425m), Grade 5 Final (500m)

friday 7 july (night)First prize: $47,000Final sunday 2 july (day)

First prizes: $5,000Heats

GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA

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As we enter the new financial year, it is timely to reflect on the transformation of Greyhound Racing Victoria. GRV has worked hard to transform itself to become fit-for-purpose as both a regulator and promoter of the sport. Clear strategic priorities have been formulated to help build a thriving and sustainable future.

The Victorian State Government has been unequivocal in its support for our industry and has also supported GRV’s commitment to making greyhound welfare central to everything we do. As part of the Government’s commitment to animal welfare, the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources’ draft Code of Practice for the Keeping of Racing Greyhounds was released on June 14 for public comment. A range of GOTBA-run and club sponsored workshops have and are being held to assist participants to prepare their responses. Clubs will also be holding Code Help days at all 13 clubs between mid-July and mid-August to provide assistance to anyone needing help – including one-on-one support - with the submission process. The submissions period will conclude on August 14 and I strongly encourage all participants to read the draft code and have your say at agriculture.vic.gov.au/pets/dogs/greyhounds/code-of-practice.

While this draft Code has been developed by DEDJTR, we will be responsible for implementing the final version of the Code. So your submissions, highlighting what works in the draft Code and what does not, will be very important in finalising a Code that we can all work on together to put into practice.

In collaboration with Victorian greyhound racing clubs, GRV is now rolling out track safety, racing operations and industry development infrastructure. One such initiative is the state-wide implementation of the hoop arm, which is already seeing very pleasing results in injury reduction. Greyhound Monthly will provide a detailed breakdown of these figures in an upcoming edition.

New facilities to assist with the education and training of greyhounds at a number of our racetracks is a key part of a strategic plan currently being developed for GRV’s 13

race clubs. This is the first time such a plan has been drawn up and it is being led by the clubs themselves, with club managers Greg Miller of Sandown and Adrian Scott of Warragul steering the ship. The plan will significantly expand the role of clubs in better co-ordinating and strengthening regional and statewide marketing campaigns.

GRV has completed a review of stakemoney which has been developed following discussions at GRV’s Stakeholder Engagement Workshops. GRV will be seeking to increase overall stakemoney to ensure a wider spread of returns to participants. The Board has now endorsed the package for consultancy purposes. We intend to consult with the industry during July on the proposed package before finalising the details and date for implementation.

Financially, GRV remains in a strong position to deliver these and other initiatives as revenue from Tabcorp and corporate bookmakers in 2016/17 was above our expectations for the year.

Turning now to GRV’s animal welfare and integrity capabilities, which have been the overarching priorities over the past two

years and I’m pleased to report that they too are now fit for purpose and delivering the kind of oversight and

support that is expected by the community, and which will help secure a strong future for the sport. GRV does continue to find a very small number of participants engaging in unacceptable practices, but the vast majority of participants are committed and passionate

people dedicated to greyhound racing and the dog.

Looking ahead to the action on the track, we will see some of the best sprinters in Victoria and abroad running in both the Group 2 Bendigo Cup on 7 July, and then the Shepparton Cup, which will now be held on 29 July, the same night as the $145,000 Hudson Pacific Maturity Classic at The Meadows. So we can look forward to some great racing this month.

CEO’s Update

Alan ClaytonChief Executive Officer

Greyhound Racing Victoria


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Please visit grv.org.au for all the latest GRV news

Now that the long-awaited draft Code of Practice has been released for public consultation, it is important that participants provide the required feedback through the proper channels.

The draft Code of Practice has been released for public comment and it is important all participants read and understand what requirements are proposed.

This is your last chance to have a say in what you think is OK and what will not work and why. The draft Code and details on how to make a submission can be found at vic.gov.au/pets

Once this code is finalised and gazzetted, we must comply. GRV have assured us they will work with participants to make it easier to meet requirements.

The Victorian Government's 'Statewide Planning Scheme' is now being finalised and we should have an answer on that shortly. Once implemented this will be a great outcome for all people who wish to keep greyhounds on their properties. Providing you comply with the Code of Practice you will have a right of use without having to apply for a permit. This will be for restricted numbers but in most cases it will be more than what is currently allowed.

As breeding numbers need to increase so that we can fulfil our future racing commitments, we have asked that GRV allows DNA testing of brood females to revert to how it used to be, where brood females can be tested after she shows signs of coming into season and still be mated even if DNA results are not available at this point in time. This will ensure we are not missing out on possible future litters.

News By Sandra Reed, GOTBA President

GRV has recently commissioned a report which tells of the size and scope of the Victorian Greyhound Racing Industry. This has been circulated to politicians, journalists, councillors and the general public so that more people become aware of the value of our sport in terms of the millions of dollars injected into the Victorian economy and the employment opportunities, especially in rural communities. We generate more than $408.6 million dollars in value added contribution to the Victorian economy. Keeping the politicians, journalists and general public on side is our responsibility so read the publication, talk to people about its contents and make sure your politician has a copy. To access a copy, go to grv.org.au/vgri. This is a good chance to promote the good work we do and the value we contribute to the Victorian economy.

Although the many changes might have seemed overwhelming at times, it has been worth it to achieve the respect we are getting for working together to make our industry the best it can possibly be, and we should be proud and confident about our future. There will always be ways to improve our sport, we need to continue to work to achieve the best possible outcomes taking into account all aspects of the industry.

The GOTBA is always working on your behalf, however we need more people on the committee to help with the many tasks that we are involved in. There is still a lot that needs to be done and the more people that we have to help with ideas and sharing knowledge will ensure the best possible outcomes. We only have a limited amount of spare time to dedicate to the GOTBA as we are also working at our own businesses, so please instead of asking why we don’t do more join us and assist in doing the more that you expect from our association. You can register your interest in joining the GOTBA committee by visiting the website.

The Greyhound Owners,Trainers and Breeders Association (GOTBA) of Victoria is a not-for-profit incorporated association, run by a committee of volunteers, who work towards the constant improvement of the sport on behalf of members and their greyhounds.

Visit the website at: gotbavictoria.wildapricot.org

“Feedback from participants is vital to help shape the final version. I have already spoken to the Government and I’m confident that any legitimate concerns will be addressed”

– GRV CEO Alan Clayton on the draft Code of Practice


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By Ian Haberfield

Greyhound Racing Victoria is hosting a series of forums and support days to help greyhound racing participants to provide feedback on the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR)’s draft Code of Practice for the Keeping of Racing Greyhounds.

The draft Code was released for consultation on June 14 and is open to submissions for up to 60 days ending 14 August, 2017 at 5pm. GRV is aware that some participants have concerns about the workability of elements of the draft Code, and GRV is encouraging them to put their views forward.

GRV worked with its race clubs and the Greyhound Owners Trainers and Breeders Association (GOTBA) to put in place seven independently run forums across Victoria to better understand participants’ views and help them make submissions. These forums are running between June 26 and July 4.

The forums are being supported by the GOTBA with greyhound racing clubs in Bendigo, Traralgon, Warrnambool The Meadows, Sandown (GOTBA members only), Cranbourne and Geelong hosting the sessions. Each club and GOTBA has invited 15-20 participants to identify issues and possible solutions with the draft Code.

These events are providing a forum for participants to discuss the draft Code, identify areas of key industry concern, and put forward ideas for change, including alternative drafting. GRV staff are attending these events as observers to listen to participants’ feedback and hear their suggestions on the draft Code, which will also form GRV’s own response to Government.

In addition to these sessions, GRV representatives will attend each of the 13 Victorian greyhound racing clubs during mid-July and mid-August to help participants submit their comments on the draft Code.

As part of his review into Victorian greyhound racing in 2015, Victoria’s Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Charles Milne recommended that the code of practice be revised to set a minimum standard for the care and management of greyhounds throughout their life.

GRV CEO Alan Clayton said it was important that participants were heard and that their input was crucial to forming the final version of the code.

“Greyhound racing has come a long way in the past two years and the industry is going from strength to strength,” Mr Clayton said. “With overwhelming participant support, the landscape of greyhound racing in this state has significantly changed – with animal welfare as a priority and these changes are ensuring the long-term prosperity of our industry.”

“I’m aware that some participants are concerned about elements of the draft but I want to stress that this version is just that – a draft. That’s why feedback from participants is vital to help shape the final version. I have already spoken to the Government and I’m confident that any legitimate concerns will be addressed.”

Mr Clayton took the opportunity to acknowledge the support Victorian greyhound racing had been given.

“We have received nothing but full support from the Government as we work with them and our participants to continue to reform greyhound racing and ensure it has a strong and sustainable future.”

The draft Code and details on how to make a submission can be found at

agriculture.vic.gov.au/pets/dogs/greyhounds/code-of-practice

PARTICIPANTS URGED TO PROVIDE

FEEDBACK ON DRAFT CODE OF PRACTICE

June 14: Draft Code of Practice for the Keeping of Racing Greyhounds released for public consultation

mid-July to mid-August: GRV representatives to attend GRV’s 13 race clubs to help participants submit their comments on the draft Code. (stay tuned to grv.org.au or contact your local race club for dates/venues)

June 26 to July 4: GRV and GOTBA

host forums at seven racetracks

around Victoria

August 15: DEDJTR to begin

reviewing all the comments

they receive

October15 to November 15:

DEDJTR to make recommendations

to the Minister for Agriculture

regarding the final Code content

(estimate timeline only) December 2017/January 2018:Final code likely to be released for implementation (estimate timeline only)

December 2018/January 2019:

There is a general expectation that minor-moderate facility upgrades

will need to be completed within

the first 12 months of the final Code

commencing

August 14: Consultation period closes at 5pm

TIMELINE OF EVENTS


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By Andrew Copley

GRV’s five-year capital works infrastructure plan demonstrates the organisation’s commitment to a long and sustainable future.

This includes the construction of new facilities at a number of race clubs to assist with the education and exercising of greyhounds, such as galloping runs, straight training tracks, bullrings, walking machines and viewing kennels.

The construction of a brand new $55,000 state-of-the-art bullring at the Sale Greyhound Racing Club is one of the first projects to be completed, and this has now been in operation for two months.

However, simply having access to, and using a bullring doesn’t automatically equate to success. In fact, it can be detrimental, and the first step is understanding the purpose of them.

Des Dooley, Manager of the Sale GRC and a successful breeder and rearer of greyhounds, said the main purpose of bullrings is to be a stepping stone for pups before they step on to a racetrack.

“The bullring is designed for no distractions from grandstands, people etc and is a good transitional step for pups going to different environments,” Dooley said. “The move from the

BEST PRACTICE BULLRING

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"A greyhound might only need to use a bullring two or three times during its puppy life, but that can mean the difference between that pup making it to the racetrack or not."

comfort zone at home to new surroundings at the track is a big step. If we can make the transition easier the bullrings are working.”

Dooley, whose long list of winners he has bred and reared includes Australian Cup winner Franklin Deano, said bullrings are about building the confidence of pups and getting them used to the sights and sounds of a lure in motion. He added that he wouldn’t recommend using a bullring as a form of intense exercise.

“I personally would not want a greyhound galloping flat out around a nine-metre radius because after about a quarter of a lap the dog would be putting too much strain on its body. After a few seconds they should hopefully be biting on and enjoy being towed. With the hoop arm being introduced we are happy to allow dogs to bite onto the hoop lure in the bullring.”

A greyhound is slowly towed while grabbing the hoop lure as part of the gamesmanship and confidence-building technique involved in bullring use. Below: A greyhound exits the boxes and chases the lure in the Sale bullring indicating that, fitness pending, he is ready to be trialled on a racetrack. Pictures by Melanie Martin


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Dooley said it was important participants understand that while the bullring is designed to be an enjoyable experience for greyhounds, over-exposure to a bullring can nullify their interest in chasing the lure or, in direct contrast, cause a greyhound to become hyperactive.

“The best dogs will always be those that save their energy for races. Too much work in a bullring can cause greyhounds to become ‘over the top’ and therefore difficult to maintain, particularly on race days when you want them to be calm and focused,” Dooley said.

“I don’t believe there is an ideal number of times to use a bullring – it depends on the individual pup – but fitness levels pending, once a pup aged 12 months or older is confident in a bullring the next step is on to a full size track. A greyhound might only need to use a bullring two or three times during its puppy life, but that can mean the difference between that pup making it to the racetrack or not."

FURTHER DETAILS ON GRV'S FIVE-YEAR, CAPITAL WORKS INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN WILL FEATURE IN UPCOMING EDITIONS OF GRV MONTHLY

the gift that keeps on giving

ABOUT THE SALE GRC’S BULLRING…

OPERATING HOURS• Monday and Thursday mornings from 9am. To book use

of the bullring contact the Sale GRC on 5144 2148.

COSTS• $10 for 5 minutes and is on a sliding scale

e.g. $25 for 15 minutes. (Note: The equivalent of 15 minutes on the race track is $40).

FEATURES• Operated exclusively by trained Sale GRC staff

• It is a public-use facility and as such the safety of the greyhounds and participants is the primary concern

• High fencing to eliminate distractions

• Lure arm is of the hoop variety so that the dogs cannot run into it

• Fencing preventing greyhounds from running under the rail

• Option to use the blue-coloured lure identical to what has recently been rolled out at Victoria’s 13 racetracks

DES’ BULLRING RECOMMENDATIONS

• Allow pups to spend adequate time in the bullring without the pressure of only a few minutes per trial.

• Whether a dog runs on its own or with another dog is up to the educator, however I believe the use of a second dog is a second resort.

• Once a pup being broken-in is confident and doing what you require then the next step is on to a full size track (fitness pending).


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by Gerard Guthrie

Gippsland breeder, Glenn Pask, doesn’t get emotional very often but he admits to shedding a tear when home-bred stayer Ring The Bell claimed an historic victory in the Group 1 Duke Of Edinburgh Silver Collar in Auckland on Sunday June 11.

“It was unbelievable,” Pask said after returning triumphantly from New Zealand. “I said to Gerry (O’Keeffe, Ring The Bell’s trainer and Glenn’s father-in-law) that to go over to New Zealand and win one of their biggest races was incredible. It’s hard enough to win a race at home.”

remarkably their first foray into breeding.

“I’ve had a lot of greyhounds before but this is the first litter we bred,” Pask explained proudly. “I bought Absolute Stunna as a pup and reared her and her brother Striking Blaze. She only had 11 starts. She was okay but she was well-bred so we decided to breed a litter with her and the rest is history! I reared the litter myself and put a lot of work into them. They were on the lead since they were three months old and I walked them every day.”

The Silver Collar was Ring The Bell’s second Group 1 success, having won the 2016 National Distance Championship, while the other stars of the litter are powerhouse sprinter Blazin’ Bomber and last year’s surprise Sandown Cup heroine Bells Are Ringin.

“It’s been an unbelievable ride,” Pask said. “You’ve got to pinch yourself every now and again. The litter would’ve won close to $900,000 now and we’ve travelled around Australia with them, we’ve been to Sydney, Adelaide and Perth, and now to New Zealand. We’ve had a lot of fun, met a lot of people and had a bit of success!

“Blazin’ Bomber has been in a lot of Group 1 finals but he hasn’t had much luck with box draws. He did win the (Group 3) Speed Star at Sandown in 29.09. He’s just coming back from injury and isn’t too far away. We’re going to stand him at stud because we’ve had a fair bit of interest.”

“It’s funny because when Blazin’ Bomber and Ring The Bell were pups they used to fight a lot. They didn’t like each other at all and there were a few trips to the vet, so I’m glad they’re not racing against each other!”

Bells Are Ringin, which won the Sandown Cup last year at 40/1, had a litter of four, two boys and two girls, to Banjo Boy about six weeks ago.

PASK’S FIRST LITTER AN ‘ABSOLUTE STUNNA’

“I reared the litter myself and put a lot of work into them. They were on the lead since they were three months old and I walked them every day.”

“Gerry had the Silver Collar in mind for six or seven months but then Ring The Bell got hurt at the start of the year and we thought this isn’t going to happen. But just before he went over to New Zealand he trialled about half a length outside his Warragul record and we knew he was right.”

Ring The Bell’s runaway Trans-Tasman triumph continued the fairy tale success the Four Frothys Syndicate, which includes Glenn, his brother Grant and close friend Jamie Baxter, have enjoyed with the sensational Kinloch Brae – Absolute Stunna litter, which is

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RING THE BELL

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Kinloch Brae x Absolute Stunna

Bred by the Four Frothys Syndicate

(Bunyip,VIC)

Owned by the Four Frothys Syndicate

Trained by Gerard O’Keeffe

(Neerim Junction,VIC)

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Aussie stayer Ring The Bell with (from left) Glenn Pask, handler Mark Smith, trainer Gerry O’Keeffe, Grant Pask. Photo by Peter Fenemore.


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By Suzanne McKenzie

Some greyhounds that have retired from the track could get a new lease of life helping kids with disabilities if a trial program currently underway is successful.

GRV has formed a partnership with Dogs for Kids with Disabilities (DKD) which trains assistance and companion dogs and places them with families to improve the lives of children and young adults who face a range of challenges (including physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorders).

DKD is trialling Jake, a two-year old dog who was at the Greyhound Adoption Program centre at Seymour, waiting to be re-homed. Jake is learning new skills to see if he can transition to a new phase as a companion dog, providing companionship and support for children with disabilities.

If Jake’s training is successful, it could pave the way for other greyhounds to follow in his footsteps.

So far things are looking promising. DKD founder and director, Katie Hunter, and his DKD trainer, Stephanie, say he is responding very well to attempts to get him walking calmly on a lead and interacting with his handler – although there are some challenges that still need to be conquered, like sitting on command and responding to his name.

The program aims to provide a dog that is loving, loyal and trained to respond in such a way that it helps to relax anxious children by providing companionship and comfort.

FOLLOW JAKE’S JOURNEY

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NOMINATIONS CLOSE: THURSDAY 20 JULY @ 10AM - HEATS: MONDAY 24 JULY (NIGHT)

Other feature races on Shepparton Cup night: GRV Vic Bred Restricted Win Final (650m), Ron Nestor Memorial (450m), GDR Cup Night Stayers (650m), Goulburn Valley Sprint Restricted Win (450m)

PLEASE REFER TO THE RACING CALENDAR FOR PRIZE MONEY & CONDITIONS

To learn more about Dogs for Kids with Disabilities go to dkd.org.au

Jake is the first greyhound to join the Dogs for Kids with Disabilities program and his pending success

could create a pathway for other former racing greyhounds.


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Patricia Smith - RADB Hearing 19 June 2017 - failed to present the greyhound ‘Thanks Cheryl’ free of any prohibited substance (Morphine and Codeine) for an event at the Cranbourne meeting held on 19 October 2016. The RADB determined the appropriate penalty to be 6 months suspension. In addition, the greyhound is disqualified from the race.

Clifford Smith - RADB Hearing 19 June 2017 - Failed to present the greyhound ‘Scarlet Blu Boy’ free of any prohibited substance (Morphine and Codeine) for an event at the Ballarat meeting held on 19 November 2016. The RADB determined the appropriate penalty to be 3 months suspension. In addition, the greyhound is disqualified from the race.

John McCallum – RADB Hearing 15 June 2017 - Failed to present the greyhound ‘Tzar Knight’ free of any prohibited substance (Sotalol) for an event at Healesville meeting held on 4 December 2016. The RADB determined the appropriate penalty to be 3 months suspension. In addition, the greyhound is disqualified from the race.

Raymond Sellars – RADB Hearing 14 June 2017 – (3 charges) Administered or caused to be administered and presented ‘Heleray Mootay’ at the Shepparton meeting held on 29 October 2016, with a prohibited substance, 6a-hydroxystanozolol, which was detected in the sample for the purpose of affecting the condition, behaviour or performance of Heleray Mootay. The RADB determined the appropriate penalty to be 2 years disqualification with 12 months suspended. In addition, the greyhound is disqualified from the race.

Bruce Thomson – RADB Hearing 13 June 2017 – 2 charges of failing to attend a Stewards inquiry. The RADB determined the appropriate penalty to be 4 years disqualification.

James Olsen – RADB Hearing 9 June 2017 - GAR86 (f )

engaged in and published contemptuous, unseemly, improper, insulting and offensive language. GAR86 (d) provided false and misleading statement in relation to an investigation and inquiry. The RADB determined the appropriate penalty to be 12 months disqualification on charge 1 and Mr. Olsen was found not guilty on charge 2.

Robert Cook – RADB Hearing 1 June 2017 – Administered, or caused to be administered and failed to present the greyhound ‘Master Bear’ free of any prohibited substance (5β-Androstane-3α, 17β-diol at unusual or abnormal amounts) for an event at the Ballarat meeting held on 19 May 2014. The RADB determined the appropriate penalty to be 2 years disqualification for charge 1, charge 2 is a penalty of 6-months disqualification to run concurrently. In addition, the greyhound is disqualified from the race.

Belinda King – RADB Hearing 23 May 2017 – Failed to present the greyhound ‘Nero Joe’ at the Ballarat meeting held on 17 October 2016, ‘Winter Time’ at the Ballarat meeting held on 14 November 2016, and ‘Winter Blues’ at the Shepparton meeting held on 6 January 2017 free of any prohibited substance (Salbutamol). The RADB determined the appropriate penalty to be 6 months' disqualification with 4 months of that period suspended for each charge, with each disqualification period to be served concurrently. In addition, the greyhounds are disqualified from the races.

Robert Smith – RADB Hearing 22 May 2017 - 99 (3)(d)(g) In that Mr. Smith did enter and remain at a place where greyhounds are trained, kept or raced or where a trial or any type of greyhound training was being conducted. The RADB determined the appeal be dismissed. The decision of the Stewards that the effective five years disqualification imposed by the RADB on 7 December 2015 is to be treated as having commenced on 13 June 2016.

Norman Smith – RADB Hearing 17 May 2017 - GAR 106 (1) (d) and GAR 106 (2) in relation to animal welfare matters. The RADB determined the appropriate penalty to be 6 months disqualification with 3 months suspended for the first charge and a $250 fine for the second.

Victoria Sultana - VCAT Hearing 17 May 2017 – Penalty amended to 6-month disqualification wholly suspended for 2 years.

Joe Sultana - VCAT Hearing 17 May 2017 – Penalty amended to 6-month disqualification wholly suspended for 2 years.

Professional Standards &

Integrity report

RACING STATISTICS -MAY 2017

Marring: 7

Fail To Chase: 41

Satisfactory Trials Cleared: 66

Satisfactory Trials Not Cleared: 7

Swabs taken May 2017: 1358

Positive Swab Results: 8

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VICTORIAN HEATS & FINALS

Sprint Heats: Thursday night 3 August (Sandown – 515m)

Sprint Final: Thursday night 10 August (Sandown – 515m)

Distance Heats: Saturday night 5 August (The Meadows – 725m)

Distance Final: Saturday night 12 August (The Meadows – 725m)

AGRA NATIONALS GRAND FINALS

Group 1 National Sprint Championship: Friday night 25 August (Albion Park – 520m)

Group 1 National Distance Championship: Friday night 25 August (Albion Park – 720m)

By Andrew Copley

Swabbing in Victorian greyhound racing has tripled in the past two years, and the practice is being welcomed by trainers.

“Most trainers are very pleasant about it (swabbing). They understand why we are doing it and we don’t come across too many issues at all,” Greyhound Racing Victoria Steward, Scott Gillespie said in a recent video about swabbing on greyhoundcare.grv.org.au.

“The general feeling amongst most trainers that you come across is that it is a good thing, and that is has made it a very level playing field.”

GRV currently conducts around 1300 swabs per month, which Gillespie said is crucial to the integrity of the sport. He said swabbing can occur at private properties - known as out-of-competition testing - or at race meetings, either upon arrival at a track, within 20 minutes of a greyhound’s scheduled race (pre-race swab), or after a race (post-race swab).

“We can target any greyhound at a race meeting. We may choose to swab greyhounds that run extraordinary times (or) we may choose to target greyhounds that have run below market expectations,” Gillespie said.

Gillespie said stewards almost exclusively conducted swabs via urine samples, while blood and hair testing are other options.

He also explained that trainers have an active role to play in the swabbing process including:

- (with regard to post-race swabs) seeking a steward in the kennel area 40 minutes after their greyhound

TRAINERS EMBRACE THEIR PART IN ENSURING A LEVEL PLAYING FIELD

has raced to initiate the swabbing procedure

- Retrieving their greyhound from its kennel bay and leading it into an outside yard

- Assisting with the collection of urine (or collecting it themselves in the presence of a steward)

- Witnessing the labelling of the samples

- Signing off on the process provided they are satisfied it was conducted appropriately

The cooperative manner in which swabs are undertaken is a credit to participants given they play a significant role in the process on what is often already a busy day or night for them.

2017 AGRA National ChampionshipsThe 2017 Australian Greyhound Racing Association (AGRA) Nationals Championships will be held at Albion Park in Brisbane on Friday night 25 August, with the nation’s best sprinters and stayers to race in greyhound racing’s version of state-of-origin.

Each state will host heats and finals over the sprint and distance in the weeks prior to determine which greyhounds will represent their states in the National Sprint and National Distance Grand Finals respectively.

As the host state, Queensland will have two representatives in

each of these Group 1 Grand Finals, while NSW, SA, Tasmania, Victoria and WA will have one representative each. A wild card entry – based on AGRA rankings – will also qualify for each final.

To be eligible to compete in a particular state’s heats, a greyhound must be domiciled in that state for not less than 76 of the 150 days immediately prior to the National Acceptance Closing Date.

All trainers are required to submit a statutory declaration in the form prescribed by Racing Queensland declaring that they have not participated and will not participate in an act of animal cruelty before nominating for their respective state.

WATCH THE VIDEO AT GREYHOUNDCARE.GRV.ORG.AU

CONDITIONS AT GRV.ORG.COM.AU/AGRA-NATIONALS


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By Mick Floyd

Fanta Bale has laid claim to being one of the sport’s greatest ever chasers by registering a breathtaking victory in the $250,000 RSN Sandown Cup at Sandown Park on Thursday 25 May.

The big crowd trackside was buzzing as one of the best fields assembled for the great race headed to the boxes, and the race delivered everything greyhound racing fans hoped it would.

The win came as a surprise to trainer Robert Britton who believed Fanta Bale would have to find the lead early to win the world’s richest race for stayers.

“We keep looking for reasons why she can’t win, but she keeps finding a way to prove us wrong,” said Britton following the win. When Midnight Elsa headed her I thought we were on for place prize money only, but that’s what she does, she’ll put her head out and keep trying. I’ve had a lot of good dogs over a lot of years, but I haven’t had what I’d call an out an out champion. You’ve really got to put her in that league now,” Britton said.

Fanta Bale became the first greyhound to win at group one level over the sprint, middle and long distances having previously won the Australian Cup, Rookie Rebel and Hume Cup at The Meadows. Fanta Bale doesn’t turn three until August making her achievements to date all the more remarkable.

“She’s been a wonderful dog right from the start. The first time we trialled her here, straight from the pre-trainer, she ran 29.50 odd. Then two weeks later she won her maiden in 29.36. Those sorts of dogs don’t come along very often. She’s just a perfect dog I guess. We’d like to think she’s still got a career ahead of her, but whatever she does from here is a bonus because she’s done more than we ever expected,” Britton added.

NOTE: Fanta Bale added a fifth Group 1 to her CV when taking out the Gold Cup at Albion Park on June 15, making her the fourth highest prize money earning greyhound in Australian history at $797,490.

VERSATILE FANTA ACHIEVES AN AUSTRALIAN FIRST

SANDOWN CUP1ST FANTA BALE

2ND DUNDEE OSPREY

3RD BURN ONE DOWN

4TH MIDNIGHT ELSA

5TH DUNDEE CALYPSO

6TH TRIP TO EDEN

7TH TEDDY MONELLI

8TH BROLLY BALE

RECENT WINNERS2017 FANTA BALE

2016 BELLS ARE RINGIN

2015 SWEET IT IS

2014 SWEET IT IS

2013 IRMA BALE

2012 IRMA BALE

2011 BOBBY BOUCHEAU

2010 NEXT TOP MODEL

FANTA BALE

August 2014 Black Female

David Bale x Ucme Typhoon

Bred by Paul Wheeler

(Boorowa NSW)

Owned by Paul Wheeler

Trainer by Robert Britton

(Lara VIC)

Fanta Bale wins the RSN Sandown Cup and (below) pictured afterwards with (from left) trainer Robert Britton, AFL greats Doug Hawkins and Jason Akermanis, and handler Peter Riley.Pictures by Clint Anderson


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“It was nice to have a big group of people

cheering her on.”

SAPPHIRE CROWN1ST MAJA MAHI MAHI

2ND UP HILL JILL

3RD STRIKER LIGHT

4TH PEPPER FIRE

5TH FLYRITE

6TH PRINCESS POUT

7TH DASH OF ROSE

8TH CALL ME GEE

RECENT WINNERS2017 MAJA MAHI MAHI

2016 NARRALEE

2015 LAMIA BALE

2014 OAKVALE DESTINY

2013 XYLIA ALLEN

2012 PEGGY MAY

2011 AMAKLER GIRL

2010 *DID NOT RUN*

by Mick Floyd

Ashlee Terry experienced her biggest thrill in greyhound racing when Maja Mahi Mahi brilliantly won the $145,000 Group One Sapphire Crown (515m) at Sandown Park on May 25.

“We’ve run second and third in a couple of group races but never won one,” said the 26-year-old from Cranbourne South. “I don’t really know how to describe it to be honest.”

Maja Mahi Mahi was winless in four starts at Sandown Park coming into the keenly contested final. She began well from box 2, holding her position near the rail in a frantic dash to the first turn. She moved off the rail through the turn allowing Group Two Laurels winner Up Hill Jill to rail up beneath her, but she refused to relinquish the lead and off the back straight had established a two length lead. Up Hill Jill came again but Maja Mahi Mahi had all of the answers, holding on to win by half a length in 29.67.

Maja Mahi Mahi arrived from New South Wales in January and is the only greyhound in the kennel Terry trains for other people.

The owners, the Middle Tote Syndicate, brought a large support team to cheer her on in the Group One feature.

“We got lucky I guess. Andrew (Paraskevis), who I live with, has been mates with the owners for 10 or 12 years and they gave us a call. They wanted a change of kennel and to bring her to Victoria to see how she’d go. It was nice to have a big group of people cheering her on.”

YOUNG TRAINER SNARES FIRST GROUP WIN

2017 SAPPHIRRE CROWN WINNER

MAJA MAHI MAHI

October 13 Black Female

Spring Gun x April’s Legacy

Bred by Robson Robards Syndicate (NSW)

Owned by Middle Tote Syndicate

Trained by Ashlee Terry (Cranbourne VIC)

The Sapphire Crown is one of the most distinguished races conducted at Sandown Park. Restricted to female greyhounds only, the honour roll boasts some of the greatest chasers to grace the track including Bogie Leigh, Paua To Burn, Betty’s Angel, Cindeen Shelby and Xylia Allen.

The win was Maja Mahi Mahi’s 12th in 39 starts and the $100,000 first prize took her total prize money to $144,000.

Maja Mahi Mahi (2) shows plenty of determination in defeating a persistent Up Hill Jill, and then shares a moment on the dais with trainer Ashlee Terry (below). Pictures by Clint Anderson


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by Jason Adams

Black Mumbo provided the Karabitsakos family with their biggest moment in greyhound racing on May 25 when he took out the $145,000 Group One Harrison-Dawson (515m) at Sandown Park.

“Best feeling ever. Ever. I can’t explain how I feel,” said Anthony Karabitsakos.

Black Mumbo began well as short priced favourite Bewildering stumbled as the lids rose. Black Mumbo was locked in a three way battle down the back straight with Jimmy Newob and Bubble Guppy. As they turned for home Black Mumbo maneuvered under Jimmy Newob and finished the better to win by 1¼ lengths in 29.53sec.

“Once he settled up front I knew he was going to be hard to beat,” he added.

Black Mumbo returned to the race track in April following three months on the sidelines. He battled a tonsil issue that was only discovered after a change of vet.

“We’ve had problems with his tonsils. He’d run two good races and then got sick. After a change of vet he found there was a problem. Thank god for Alistair (at Sandown Veterinary Clinic), he’s done an unbelievable job.”

Karabitsakos dedicated the win to his late father, Frank, who passed away five years ago: “Dad would be so proud. He got his first greyhound in 1973 and I grew up with dogs around. I helped him with trialling and all the things that go along with having dogs. He taught me so much over the years. Everyone in greyhound racing seemed to know him and he had an impeccable record as a trainer.”

Karabitsakos was very thankful of his mum Vicki and brother Luckie for their help and expertise.

“Mum’s great and my brother is always there for me. Without my brother, this wouldn’t have happened. He has taught me a lot.”

'THIS IS FOR YOU, DAD'

HARRISON-DAWSON1ST BLACK MUMBO

2ND JIMMY NEWOB

3RD BUBBLE GUPPY

4TH IGOR KARKAROFF

5TH BEWILDERING

6TH INVICTUS RAPID

7TH UNLAWFUL ENTRY

8TH BRUCE TYCOON

RECENT WINNERS2017 BLACK MUMBO

2016 DUNDEE OSPREY

2015 FERNANDO BALE

2014 AWESOME PROJECT

2013 CLONE YOUR OWN

2012 GENERAL DESTINI

2011 DON CHENDO

2010 FLASH OF LIGHT

BLACK MUMBO

November 2013 - Black Male

Stagger x My Path Princess

Bred, owned and trained by Anthony Karabitsakos (Keysborough, VIC)

Black Mumbo wins the $100,000 first prize prompting first-time group winning breeder trainer Anthony Karabitsakos to hold the Harrison-Dawson trophy aloft. Pictures by Clint Anderson


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Greyhound racing betting analysts have developed a new betting model that works hand in glove with stewards to identify racing greyhounds that should be swabbed.

The new model uses indicators that can identify anomalies in a greyhound's performance. These indicators are added up and scored against a pre-designed category, and any greyhound that is put into the high-risk category is swabbed.

GRV’s betting analysts use their in-depth knowledge of each greyhound, trainer and owner to predict the greyhound's expected form, and when it does not run true to form (taking the field into account) the greyhound is swabbed.

This new model, known as 'the quadrant model', was developed by GRV's Business Program Manager Karen Lees, working closely with the Steward's department to develop a holistic swabbing strategy aimed at providing punters with a level playing field.

"The quadrant model is not rocket science, its success relies heavily on our very talented betting analysts who have an encyclopaedic mind when it comes to understanding the form of each greyhound,” Ms Lees said.

“The main reason it was developed is to assure punters that there is a level playing field when it comes to betting on greyhound racing."

While Karen was reluctant to release any details about either the betting analysts or the Quadrant Model, she did say that the stewards, chief veterinarian, intelligence staff and betting analysts worked together very closely to investigate any anomalies.

"Our betting analysts are developing good working relationships with the betting agencies and have excellent access to data that helps them trace suspicious activity. This helps us prioritise high-risk trainers and track their greyhounds.”

“We are continually building a profile of greyhounds and it is not unusual to hear betting analysts rattle off the entire progeny and training history of every greyhound in a race when analysing its form.

We are continually re-honing the Quadrant Model and ensuring that we understand the entire market by working across jurisdictions to share intelligence so that greyhounds who compete interstate are not ignored."

NEW BETTING MODEL IMPROVES APPROACH TO SWABBING

TRIAL YOUR KNOWLEDGE

GREYHOUND QUIZ

Go to page 34 for the answers!

1 point Q.Which AFL star recently fostered his first greyhound for the Greyhound Adoption Program?

Q. Which greyhound won the Bendigo Cup in 2015?

Q. How many Group 1 races has Fanta Bale won at this stage of her career?

2 points Q. Which greyhound ran second to Fanta Bale in the 2017 RSN Sandown Cup after leading in the early stages?

Q. True or false? New Zealand’s Silver Collar event, won last month by Aussie stayer Ring The Bell, has royal roots and is only brought out of a vault once a year for the post-race presentation of the race.

Q. Which greyhound won the Bendigo Cup and Shepparton Cup in 2003?

3 points Q. Which one of the following greyhounds did not win a Maturity Classic - Royal Honcho, Hallucinate, El Grand Senor, Barcia Bale or Spud Regis?

A GRV betting analyst monitoring wagering across various bookmaking platforms in search of unusual betting activity.


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By Andrew Copley

The Industry Consultative Group welcomed three new members – Deborah Churchill, Sheldon Hamilton and Brian Jones – at its most recent meeting, held on June 8. All three have considerable experience in the industry, including many years training greyhounds.

Building industry confidence has been a major ticket item for GRV in recent months, and members of the ICG suggested that some participants weren't willing to invest in breeding because they believe that GRV has financial concerns and that the organisation hasn’t provided a clear vision for the future.

GRV Chairman Bernie Carolan and CEO Alan Clayton – who were both in attendance - pointed to GRV’s Annual Report, which indicates a $5.3 million profit for 2015/16, as proof of the organisation’s strong financial position along with its recent investment in the redevelopment of the Horsham GRC and a pending increase in prize money before the end of 2017.

Carolan and Clayton also stated that the Size and Scope study into Victorian Greyhound Racing, compiled independently by consultancy group IER and released last month, should give participants absolute confidence that the future of greyhound racing is strong given the industry’s indirect contribution of $408 million to the Victorian economy. Further, they said that two recent suspected cases of live-baiting did not cause public outrage because it showed that the GRV of today, as the sport’s regulator and with a strong integrity and welfare capability, is doing its job.

Not for the first time, ICG members raised concerns surrounding the DNA testing of female greyhounds for breeding – including that Greyhounds Australasia (GA) closes for an extended period

ICG WELCOMES NEW MEMBERSover Christmas - and as such they were buoyed by news that GRV was in talks with GA about a potential handover of the administration around Victorian matings.

Concerns were raised about potential costs and training requirements surrounding GRV’s proposed new registration framework, which is set to include new categories for whelping, rearing and educating greyhounds. The ICG was assured that any costs to participants would be minimal as this was not a money-making exercise, but is a directive from the Chief Veterinary Report into Victorian greyhound racing, which was ordered by the State Government. Resolutions around new training requirements for people with limited experience in certain registration categories remains a work in progress.

ICG members expressed concern that teenagers from greyhound racing families were being lost to thoroughbred racing because children can lead horses at race meetings from age 14, yet they cannot handle a greyhound on-course until they are 15. GRV personnel said they would explore the legalities around this.

Members of the ICG expressed concern with the backlog of cases before the Racing Appeals & Disciplinary Board, inconsistencies in the penalties handed down by the RADB and the ability of people to manoeuvre around some penalties. ICG members opposed the zero-tolerance with regard to the use of prohibited substances as they believe that in some instances people were being penalised for honest mistakes.

The ICG said it was heartened, however, that an increase in swabbing combined with a greater ability to detect prohibited substances meant it has never been easier to win a race in the city as it is a level playing field.

WHAT IS THE ICG?

In 2016, the Board of Greyhound Racing Victoria appointed an Industry Consultative Group (ICG), with members having appropriate experience and diversity across a number of areas. The ICG meets every six weeks to discuss major issues facing the industry, out of which suggestions are forwarded to GRV’s Board for consideration.

The ICG panel comprises of Judith Bornstein (Chair), Dr Barbara Backhoy, Deborah Churchill, Steven Clarke, Tracey Corneille, Peter Craig, Sheldon Hamilton, Brian Jones, Marg Long, Nicole Lund, Daniel Nugent, Sandra Reed and Tom Welsh – noting Deborah, Sheldon and Brian will be attending their first ICG meeting in June.

The upgraded Horsham track, which

is set to reopen for racing in August


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Video 1: A trip to Lang Lang

for trialling'They trial by themselves the

first time and then about an hour and a half later we

put them up together.’

Video 2: Common questions

‘Probably the most common question asked by new

trainers is what they need to do between courses.'

Video 3: First season coursers and same-sex races

‘With coursing you can race a whole season in puppy grade

and, two out, greyhounds get to build up their fitness.’

Video 4: Post-event recovery

‘I like to take my greyhounds for a pretty slow five

kilometre walk the day after a coursing event.’

By Andrew Copley

Most trainers would have a reasonable idea about coursing, but how much do those that haven’t tried it really know about this traditional form of racing?

Peter Craig, President of the National Coursing Association of Victoria, showcases the intricacies of coursing in a brand new video series designed to encourage more trainers to take part in this beneficial and rewarding concept. Coursing is renowned for educating young greyhounds, building the fitness and

confidence of greyhounds and, in many cases, extending their racing careers.

There is still plenty of time to catch on to coursing in 2017, as the season is only just beginning to hot up towards the holy grail, the Waterloo Cup, to be held at Longwood on August 26 & 27. Before then, however, this month sees the running of the Derby and Oaks at Lang Lang on July 15 & 16, with first prizes being $3,765 plus rug and trophy. These two events are open only to greyhounds whelped on or after 1 March 2015.

NEW VIDEO SERIES: BEST PRACTICE COURSING

TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL COURSING

1) Trial your greyhound on a coursing track prior to a meeting, ideally seeing if your greyhound can handle two courses in the space of two hours. Trial information can be found at ncavictoria.com

2) Ensure your greyhound is warmed up by walking and massaging them before they course, and cooled down afterwards to release lactic acid build up with more walking and washing them down.

3) Provide access to water and electrolytes (and some food if you wish) to replace energy lost in the run, but be mindful not to over-hydrate or overfeed them if they are going to course again that day.

4) Provide a quiet place for your greyhound to recover between runs where they can spend 1.5 hours having complete rest. If it’s a warm day, be sure to park your greyhound trailer under shade and keep your dog cool. If it’s a cool day, try to keep your dog warm.

5) Ask for help if you are ever unsure.

2017 Victorian Coursing Calendar: See page 33

To watch this series go to greyhoundcare.grv.org.au/video-archive


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By Molly Haines

As a result of concerns expressed by some trainers that our greyhounds are not chasing as enthusiastically as they should be, the Greyhound Owners Trainers and Breeders Association (GOTBA) held a workshop at the Sandown Greyhound Racing Club on Saturday 17 June to discuss reward-based lure systems.

The finish-on-lure and its relative merits has been a polarising discussion topic amongst participants in Victoria and around Australia for some time. The workshop on reward-based lure systems was aimed at creating further discussion and exploring the issues associated with the possibility of implementation of the system in Victoria, with a view to helping ensure a sustainable for the sport.

A panel presented on reward-based training and lure systems included President of the Australian Federations of Greyhound Breeders, Owners and Trainers Association Geoff Collins, professional canine trainer Steve Austin, owner and trainer James Shaw and GRV’s Stuart Laing.

Mr Collins began proceedings discussing what he believes to be one of the biggest racing issues facing the sport – greyhounds not chasing, describing it as the ‘Achilles heel of our industry’.

“The more dogs that are chasing, and chasing hard, the less greyhounds we will need to breed as a collective group,” Collins explained to the 50-person crowd in attendance.

Mr Collins spoke of a cradle to couch approach to breeding, rearing and educating greyhounds.

“The concept of a cradle to couch approach is to focus on industry-driven programs that supports pups from four to five months but doesn’t stop there, it needs to be consistent and continue right through and throughout racing,” he said.

Special guest Steve Austin has earned himself recognition through the Certification Council for Professional Dog trainers (CCPDT) after more than two decades training canines.

Mr Austin believes that after watching greyhounds race that

80 per cent of our greyhounds do not chase and that a reward based lure system would provide a feeling of achievement for the greyhounds after a race.

“I watch the different behaviours between the dogs in front as to those following and they are completely different. For me it is a no-brainer to have a reward based lure system, this ensures that the dogs don’t fail and therefore have more desire to succeed.

New Zealand owner and now Victorian trainer James Shaw spoke about the success he has had buying Australian dogs who have received a failing to chase or marring infringement and selling them to New Zealand.

“I spent many nights at the pub watching Australian dogs almost hoping as much that one would fight as the one we’d back would win because we learnt quickly that it was cheaper to buy an Australian dog that had fought,” Shaw said.

“I bought Lonesome Nitro off the Daillys for $2,500 after a marring offense at The Meadows which saw him receive a 28 day stand down. After two best of the night performances behind the finish on lure at Warganui, New Zealand, I was offered $20,000 for him,” he said. “There are countless examples on the success Australian greyhounds have had once racing behind a finish on lure.”

GRV’s General Manager, Racing, Wagering and Business Development, Stuart Laing briefly discussed the previous trial of the finish on lure in Victoria and conceded that it may not have been what the participants really wanted it to be at the time.

“The overwhelming outcome was that the wider hoop arm resulted in less interference and although we are still in the early stages statistics are starting to show a reduction in racing interference,” Mr Laing said.

To read the full story go to grv.org.au/LureWorkshop

REWARD-BASED LURE SYSTEM WORKSHOP

For feedback on this topic feel free to contact us on

[email protected]

The hoop arm lure is currently being used across all Victorian tracks, but would a reward-based set-up allowing our greyhounds to catch

the lure at the end of races be more practical? Picture by Clint Anderson


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By Jason Adams

Night Theory captured one of the most emotional victories seen at Sandown Park when he led all the way to give Michele Berry her first city winner on June 22. Berry was in tears following the win and gave Night Theory a heartfelt embrace on track.

Despite being born in to a greyhound racing family, Berry only took up the collar and lead three years ago and Night Theory is just her second greyhound. The 45-year-old juvenile justice officer is the daughter of Jim Berry, president of the Wangaratta Greyhound Racing Club in the 1970’s who passed away from Hodgkin’s disease when she was just four years old. Her reintroduction to the sport came via a colleague at Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre.

“I’m pretty emotional. When I was young my dad had greyhounds and mum would always find me out in the kennels. A few years ago I was working with a guy who had greyhounds. He said he had a 15 month old pup who he was trying to move on. I told him I’d love to have the greyhound as a pet, so I got the dog, looked up his bloodlines and thought stuff it, I’m going to give this (racing) a go. So I went and got my trainer’s license. The first time I raced him he ran 3rd – my love for racing took off from there.”

Her association with Night Theory, or ‘Zed’ and he is known at home, started the day he was born.

“I held him for the first time at two-days-old. I brought him up on the couch, I brought him up in the lounge room, I brought him up sleeping on my kids’ beds and we treat him very much like a domestic pet. We even educated him in at home – a lot of my kids’ toys were taken!” she laughed.

“People would be shocked to come to my house and see him asleep on the beanbag. They ask ‘when is he racing next’, I reply ‘oh in two days’.”

While her non-traditional approach to training has attracted some scepticism, Berry is determined to stick with what works for her and ‘Zed’.

“I’m not going to follow the traditional way just because other trainers think that’s the way it should be done,” she said.

Read the full story at sandowngreyhounds.com.au

NEW TRACKING TECHNOLOGYGRV is currently conducting a real-time tracking technology trial at The Meadows to gather data on the performances of individual greyhounds.

The trial is not expected to cause disruptions to participants or their

greyhounds. The data will be collected through a small tracking chip (46mm in diameter and 16mm high) in each racing rug.

The technology will provide the following details on each individual greyhound’s performances:• Position on track throughout the race• Speed• Acceleration• Timing at multiple intervals• Location of racing incidents and injuries

The purpose of the trial is to access the feasibility of the technology with a view to deploying it at all Victorian clubs in the future.

TEARS FLOW AS NON-TRADITIONAL TRAINING METHOD LEADS TO FIRST CITY WIN

Night Theory, embraced by an emotional Michele Berry, is now a city winner.

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“He sleeps on a bean bag in the lounge room and steals the kids' toys ”


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Please visit gap.org.au for all the latest GAP news

Re-homing of all greyhounds is a key goal for GRV. To assist owners with re-homing their greyhounds, GRV made some changes in October to the GAP pre-entry assessment testing booking process, which is working very well:

• Spaces in the pre-entry assessment sessions are now booked through Member Services during office hours on 03 83291100 or by emailing [email protected]

• All sessions for July - September 2017 are listed on this page, with later dates released each month.

• To be eligible for a pre-entry assessment your greyhound must:

• have a current C5 vaccination; and

• not have been trained, trialled or raced for at least one month (preferably two months) prior to the testing day (“wind-down period”). This will increase the likelihood of your greyhound passing the temperament test. A new ‘Racing to Retirement’ information booklet is available through Member Services or at:

greyhoundcare.grv.org.au/retirement-from-racing.

• Only three greyhounds per connection can be booked in each pre-entry assessment session.

• Participants must provide a good quality, well fitted wire muzzle when entering a greyhound into GAP.

LOCATION TESTING DAY TIME

Sandown Monday, 3 July 2017 10am to 1pm

GAP/Seymour Tuesday, 4 July 2017 9am to 12pm

Ballarat Wednesday, 5 July 2017 (FULL) 9am to 12pm

Sandown Monday, 17 July 2017 (FULL) 10am to 1pm

GAP/Seymour Tuesday, 18 July 2017 (FULL) 9am to 12pm

Ballarat Wednesday, 19 July 2017 (FULL) 9am to 12pm

Bendigo Monday, 24 July 2017 (FULL) 10.30am to 1.30pm

Cranbourne Tuesday, 25 July 2017 (FULL) 10am to 1pm

Shepparton Monday, 31 July 2017 (FULL) 9am to 12pm

GAP/Seymour Tuesday, 1 August 2017 (FULL) 9am to 12pm

Geelong Thursday, 3 August 2017 10am to 1pm

Sandown Monday, 7 August 2017 (FULL) 10am to 1pm

Meadows Tuesday, 8 August 2017 (FULL) 9am to 12pm

Ballarat Wednesday, 9 August 2017 (FULL) 9am to 12pm

Bendigo Monday, 14 August 2017 (FULL) 10.30am to 1.30pm

Warrnambool Wednesday, 16 August 2017 (FULL) 10am to 1pm

GAP/Seymour Sunday, 20 August 2017 (FULL) 9am to 12pm

Sale Tuesday, 22 August 2017 (FULL) 9am to 12pm

Geelong Thursday, 24 August 2017 (FULL) 9am to 12pm

Sandown Friday, 28 August 2020 10am to 1pm

Meadows Tuesday, 29 August 2017 9am to 12pm

Ballarat Wednesday, 30 August 2017 (FULL) 9am to 12pm

GAP/Seymour Tuesday, 5 September 2017 9am to 12pm

Geelong Thursday, 7 September 2017 9am to 12pm

Sandown Monday, 11 September 2017 10am to 1pm

Meadows Tuesday, 12 September 2017 9.30am to 12.30pm

Warrnambool Wednesday, 13 September 2017 10am to 1pm

Shepparton Monday, 18 September 2017 9.30am to 12.30pm

GAP/Seymour Tuesday, 19 September 2017 9am to 12pm

Cranbourne Tuesday, 19 September 2017 10am to 1pm

GAP/Seymour Sunday, 24 September 2017 9am to 12pm

Sale Tuesday, 26 September 2017 9am to 12pm

Geelong Thursday, 28 September 2017 9am to 12pm

NOTE: The entry fee for greyhounds into the GAP has been waived permanently

GAP Testing Dates

Pre-entry Assessment Booking Number: 03 8329 1100

Pre-entry Assessment email: [email protected]

Please Note: Status of sessions marked as FULL are as at the time of final proofing and may change prior to publication. Testing dates and times are subject to change.


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JULY 2017Please visit gap.org.au for all the latest GAP news

by Suzanne McKenzie

More than 500 people attended the recent Greyhound Adoption Day, held at The Meadows.

It was a double adoption day, with a morning session, an afternoon session and, with 80 greyhounds on show, there were twice the number of dogs looking for their forever home.

Sixty-three greyhounds were adopted on the day.

There was a familiar face among the crowd at The Meadows – Dr Bridie O’Donnell who is a regular on the news–current affairs program, The Project, which airs on Channel 10. Bridie took home four-year-old Gypsy.

Bridie said she and her partner had been looking to get a dog for a long time, one which would be happy to be alone while they were at work.

“I had never spent much time around greyhounds, but I was always very supportive of any organisation that seeks to look after these amazing animals after they’ve retired from racing,” Bridie said.

“I really liked the look and personality of Gypsy when I read about her in the GAP website, so when I went to the Adoption Day, I was definitely very keen to meet her and hopefully take her home. She is a shy girl, who had been a little anxious with her foster carers before adoption, but they said she also had a lovely, gentle nature and would really grow into her confidence once she got to know us.”

In addition to being a doctor and a regular on TV, Bridie is also a champion road cyclist.

“Both my partner and I are former elite athletes, so we were very happy that we could add another athlete to the house!”

DOUBLE THE DOGS, DOUBLE THE SMILES

Dr Bridie O'Donnell from Channel 10's The Project with her brand new pet Gypsy, who was one of 63 greyhounds re-homed at an Adoption Day at The Meadows on June 25.Picture by Clint Anderson


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Sire Dam Whelped description Breeder suburb Telephone FS Facility

BANJO BOY

BELLS ARE RINGIN May 02, 2017 2 Males 2 FemalesFOUR FROTHYS (SYN)

BUNYIP 0412 486 597GLENN PASK

MAISY MAC May 10, 2017 4 Males 4 Females RAYMOND DREW DENNINGTON 0418 996 220 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE

POBBLEBONK May 30, 2017 5 Males 5 Females PHILLIP TANTI KINGS PARK 0438 827 557 CRAIGIEBURN ANIMAL HOSPITAL

PRINCESS COCO May 11, 2017 4 Males 5 Females KATE GIESCHEN MAFFRA 0423 069 966 MAFFRA VETERINARY CENTRE

BARCIA BALE

ASH FLASH Jun 18, 2017 5 Males 3 Females TREVOR RHODES Ebden 0419 627 211 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE

BRIDGESON Jun 09, 2017 2 Males 1 Females BRUCE HOOPER FRANKSTON SOUTH 0416 324 539 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

HOW GOODS THAT Jun 09, 2017 5 Males 1 Females TRISTAN DALES DROUIN 0474 956 734 WALNUT VETERINARY CLINIC

LADY GREY May 05, 2017 2 Males 2 Females BRONWYN PULIS MOE SOUTH 0468 377 007 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

LIVE WIRE Jun 01, 2017 1 Males 4 FemalesMILLIONAIRES (SYN)

MELTON SOUTH 0423 706 781 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTREJOHN FARRUGIA

LONESOME KNIGHT May 22, 2017 4 Males 4 Females GEOFFREY COLLINS WATTLE FLAT 0408 295 736 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE

LOW TALKER Jun 15, 2017 2 Males 7 FemalesOUR FAMILY (SYN)

TOORADIN 0431 110 261 WALNUT VETERINARY CLINICBRIAN SELLECK

MISS MONTEYA May 30, 2017 5 Males 3 Females ROSE GEALL LARA 0413 363 331 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE

MISSY'S RETURN Jun 09, 2017 4 Males 2 Females WILLIAM HARTIGAN HORSHAM 0429 039 716 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE

WHY NOT BEV May 31, 2017 5 Males 2 Females GAIL CARTER DEVON MEADOWS 0415 124 205 WALNUT VETERINARY CLINIC

BOBNIAK MELOS GIRLFRIEND Jun 05, 2017 4 Males 4 FemalesCOTTON BUD (SYN)

SEYMOUR 0401 494 946 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTREJOE LA ROSA

COLLEGE CAUSEWAY QUINITA SIYAN May 11, 2017 3 Males 2 Females DANIEL MEYER BALLARAT 0400 638 522 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

CUTTING EDGE ENJOY May 02, 2017 4 Males 3 Females GEOFFREY COLLINS WATTLE FLAT 0408 295 736

DROOPYS SCOLARI BRELLIE LEE May 01, 2017 3 Males KERRY PROWSE IRYMPLE 0417 572 007 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE

DYNA DOUBLE ONEILIKA May 15, 2017 1 Males 3 Females VICKI WISENER HAZELWOOD 0413325985 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

TOTAL CONFUSION May 10, 2017 2 Males ALAN FERGUSON GIRGARRE 0437 390 067 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE

FABREGAS LADY GOLDENPAW May 21, 2017 5 Males 2 FemalesR AND GD (SYN)

SANDRINGHAM 0400 107 957 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTREIAN WOOD

FERNANDO BALE ROCKIN' JOSIE Jun 16, 2017 4 Males 3 Females VINCENT BORG EXFORD 0439 072 519 CRAIGIEBURN ANIMAL HOSPITAL

KAYDA SHAE TASTE DA RAINBOW May 07, 2017 3 Males 6 Females MATTHEW NASH LITTLE RIVER 0449 033 205 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

MAGIC SPRITE

ROWDY ROUSEY May 04, 2017 2 Males 6 Females DAVID TAYLOR BUNINYONG 0400 968 446 CRAIGIEBURN ANIMAL HOSPITAL

SMOULDERING DOLL May 22, 2017 6 Males 3 FemalesMONCHO AND JONO (SYN)

WARRACKNABEAL 0427 981 185 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRECLINTON JONASSON

MOREIRA

CAFE DIOR Jun 17, 2017 3 Males 4 Females STEPHEN KYRIACOPOULOS NARRE WARREN STH 0490 199 321

LARKHILL MELODY Jun 01, 2017 6 Males 4 Females DESMOND MCPHIE KILMANY 0417 287 619 MAFFRA VETERINARY CENTRE

MUZA'S GIRL May 18, 2017 6 Males 3 Females YVONNE ANDREWS SALE 0419 001 193 WALNUT VETERINARY CLINIC

VEETEE SWIFT Jun 04, 2017 3 Males 4 Females VINCE TULLIO PEARCEDALE 0421 569 259

MY BRO FABIOHAPPY AS SALLY Jun 06, 2017 4 Males 2 Females MICHAEL POWER RESERVOIR 0410 262 289 CRAIGIEBURN ANIMAL HOSPITAL

SPRITE LEE May 07, 2017 5 Males 3 Females COLIN BURTON EUROA 0417 347 744 CRAIGIEBURN ANIMAL HOSPITAL

PREMIER FANTASY MENDES Jun 07, 2017 4 Males 3 Females JOSEPH MCCANN BERWICK 0410 578 691 WALNUT VETERINARY CLINIC

SH AVATARBELT UP TUBSY Jun 10, 2017 4 Males 4 Females SHANE FLYNN CRANBOURNE EAST 0410 260 029 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

ELITE SIYAN May 23, 2017 1 Males 1 Females SCOTT CONDON MELTON SOUTH 0423 395 140 WALNUT VETERINARY CLINIC

SULZANTI SILVER FRESCO May 12, 2017 3 Males 5 Females CHRISTOPHER WATSON EDEN PARK 0438 748 458 CRAIGIEBURN ANIMAL HOSPITAL

WORM BURNER STRONGBETH Jun 08, 2017 6 Males 3 Females NORMAN MCCULLAGH WARRNAMBOOL 0408 377 139 ADELAIDE PLAINS VET SURGERY

ZERO TEN DAINTREE SUGAR Jun 01, 2017 4 Males 5 Females TROY SCOTT TALBOT 0433 899 884 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE

LATEST LITTERS 1 MAY - 27 JUNE 2017


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JULY 2017

GRV would like to remind participants of the requirements to register females for breeding.

For a female to be eligible to breed, participants must ensure their greyhound has DNA results registered with Greyhounds Australasia, steps how to do this are as follows:

1. Contact GA and apply for a DNA kit

2. Take the kit and the greyhound to your vet

3. Vet will complete the sample and post to the lab

4. After processing, the lab will inform GA and DNA number will be attached to the greyhound’s record via FastTrack

5. If all other requirements have been met (see right for PINK CARD registration) the greyhound will be ready to complete the registration.

GRV recommends applying for your DNA kit as early as possible to allow sufficient time for DNA results to be returned to Greyhounds Australasia and recorded before the greyhound is in season.

The turnaround of the DNA result can be somewhere between two and six weeks, dependent on the Lab.

For more information please contact Greyhounds Australasia at [email protected] or 9548 3500.

To find out more about registering for a Pink Card, including fees, exemptions, stud masters and FSI

technician responsibilities, go to: grv.org.au/pinkcard

MISSES 2017

SIRE DAM SERVICE DATE FACILITY

DON'T KNOCKA HIM BRANDEEN MARNY Jan 10, 2017 WALNUT VETERINARY CLINIC

ELITE STATE SMASH THE CLOCK Feb 12, 2017 WALNUT VETERINARY CLINIC

ELITE STATE GUNMETAL DIVA Mar 15, 2017 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE

FABREGAS MISS BEL AIR Apr 11, 2017 WALNUT VETERINARY CLINIC

JESAULENKO HABERDASHERY Mar 11, 2017

KINLOCH BRAE OUTLANDISH Jan 04, 2017 WALNUT VETERINARY CLINIC

KIOWA PRODUCER MADDISON'S GIRL Mar 12, 2017

MACHO GRANDE JESS' FANTASY Mar 13, 2017 WALNUT VETERINARY CLINIC

MY BRO FABIO LIL GRENADE Jan 07, 2017 CRAIGIEBURN ANIMAL HOSPITAL

NEB FEARSOME IDOL Jan 20, 2017

PREMIER BOLONEY UNO SPRITE Jan 20, 2017 TERANG VETERINARY CLINIC

STAGGER FIESTY FAIRY Jan 20, 2017

SWIFT FANCY JAMAICAN RUBY Jan 16, 2017 TERANG VETERINARY CLINIC

TAYLORS SKY ENGLISH LADY Jan 29, 2017 THE VET GROUP

DON’T WAIT UNTIL IT’S TOO LATE – DNA


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By Gerard Guthrie

Lee Tindall is hoping her classy Tasmanian-trained speedster Cosmic Heir can make a triumphant return to her home state when she contests the heats of the Group 2 Triple M Bendigo Cup on Sunday (July 2).

Lee, who’s based at Balmattum, near Euroa, bred and races Cosmic Heir, a daughter of Cosmic Chief and Latina, which Lee also bred, with her brother John and mother Sue.

Cosmic Heir, which is trained in the Apple Isle by Pat Ryan, has made her presence felt in several visits to the mainland, running a close third to Victorian Aussie Infrared in the Group 2 Maitland Cup in March, and winning heat and final of a Vic Bred grade 5 series at Bendigo last month in preparation for the Cup.

“Since I was 15 or 16 I always wanted a greyhound and when I was 18 I started buying dogs off successful breeder Michael Ivers,” Lee explained.

“I didn’t have much luck to start with, before I was lucky enough to buy Nova Keroma. Nova Keroma had a litter to Surf Lorian, which included Nova Surf, which won the Warrnambool Cup, and Come Over Nova.

“Nova Keroma also had a litter to Bombastic Shiraz that included Latina, the mother of Cosmic Heir. Latina only had about 12 starts because she dropped a back muscle but she could really run and I was very excited about breeding with her.”

Lee’s confidence in Latina as a breeding proposition was well-placed, with her first litter to Cosmic Chief, a Group-winning son of the great Brett Lee, including Cosmic Heir, the winner of 20 of her 40 starts, and Group 1 Hobart Thousand finalists Chief

RETURNING HOME FOR THE BENDIGO CUPJetpilot (23 from 56) and Count Baroque.

“Chief Jetpilot won the Greyhound of the Year in Tasmania last year and he was also named Most Consistent Greyhound,” Lee said proudly.

“Chief Jetpilot and Count Baroque both won their heats of the Hobart Thousand and I think a bit of bad luck in the final cost them the quinella.

“Latina’s second litter to Surf Lorian are just about to go to trainers now and she’s also got a nine-month-old litter to Superman, which will be her last litter. I think two to three litters is enough. These days you need to be selective with your breeding and breed with the best girls you’ve got.”

Lee has adopted a very successful formula of racing her greyhounds in Tasmania, where they are trained by Ted Medhurst and Pat Ryan, which began with her multiple Group 1 finalist Lillycette, which produced a litter to the mighty Fernando Bale earlier in the year.

“Lillycette wasn’t setting the world on fire in Melbourne so Ted (Medhurst) took her on and we had a good lot of success and it started from there,” Lee said.

“Ted mentioned that there was another good trainer in Tasmania, Pat Ryan, who might take some dogs as well and now all our best ones go to Ted or Pat.

“When Pat brought Cosmic Heir over for the Vic Bred series at Bendigo she won the heat and final in very good time (23.56sec and 23.68sec) and Pat said that all going well he’ll be bringing her back for the Bendigo Cup, which will be very exciting.

“We moved down from NSW about four years ago and it’s been a lot of hard work but the winners keep coming, so we must be doing something right and it makes it a bit easier to get up in the morning.

“There’s a few people I would like to thank. David Brasch, who does all our breeding match-ups, Michael Bell our vet, Ross Goeby our ear-brander, Grant Fullerton does our breaking-in and Neil Sargison takes our dogs to Tassie. I’d also like to thank Pat Ryan and Ted Medhurst and their families and the callers in Tasmania, Col McNiff and Shane Yates, who make the races so exciting for us to watch.”

COSMIC HEIR

August 2013

Cosmic Chief x Latina

Bred by Lee Tindall (Balmattum,VIC)

Owned by John Tindall (Annandale, NSW)

Trained by Patrick Ryan (Dilston, TAS)

Victorian bred greyhound Cosmic Heir has won 20

races, 90 per cent of which have been interstate.


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JULY 2017

By Andrew Copley

Greyhound Racing Victoria’s TAB Great Chase series is set to continue in 2017, giving Victoria’s disability sector the chancer to enjoy greyhound racing.

The Great Chase has been conducted every year since 2003, and in that time has led to more than half a millon dollars in much needed funds being donated to groups that care for the intellectually and physically disabled.

Perhaps more importantly, the series has encouraged social inclusion for thousands of people with disabilities, as they have enjoyed free social outings at the races including meals, merchandise and the chance to meet some greyhounds.

The people of Victorian greyhound racing should be extremely proud of their involvement in the Great Chase over the years, whether you have supplied greyhounds to race in the series, introduced your greyhounds to the groups or simply exchanged pleasantries with clients and carers at the track. The collective positive feedback and appreciation from groups has been monumental.

GRV and its clubs again looks forward to the assistance of participants in making the groups feel welcome during the upcoming 2017 series, thus continuing to build on relationships between our clubs and their local community.

Groups attending Great Chase community days at their local race club in 2017 will be allocated greyhounds they can follow for the day for the chance to share in $26,000 ($2,000 per club), while eight groups will share in $24,000 at the carnival-atmospheric Grand Final at The Meadows on October 25, meaning a total of $50,000 will be distributed to Victoria’s disability sector from this year's series.

2017 TAB GREAT CHASE – COMMUNITY DAYS

Warrnambool: Wednesday 2 August

Geelong: Tuesday 8 August

Healesville: Friday 11 August

Traralgon: Monday 21 August

Sale: Thursday 24 August

Bendigo: Friday 1 September

Warragul: Tuesday 5 September

Ballarat: Monday 11 September

Horsham: Tuesday 12 September

Shepparton: Thursday 14 September

Cranbourne: Saturday 16 September

Sandown: Sunday 17 September

The Meadows: Wednesday 4 October

GRAND FINAL

The Meadows: Wednesday 25 October

Note: The racing component of the 2017 TAB Great Chase will run across all of Victoria’s 13 race clubs from October 6-25. Go to fasttrack.grv.org.au/Meeting for details.

GREAT COMMUNITY INITIATIVE UPON USPictured above: 2016 TAB Great Chase winner Promises Kept with trainer Joe Borg and members of Macallum Disabilities Service in Ballarat, which received $10,000 for being randomly partnered with the greyhound on the day of the Grand Final.

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BAL Ballarat

BEN Bendigo

CRN Cranbourne

GEL Geelong

HOR Horsham

HVL Healesville

MEA Meadows

SAN Sandown Park

SHP Shepparton

SLE Sale

TRA Traralgon

WGL Warragul

WBL Warrnambool

MEP Meadows (Provincial)

SAP Sandown Park(Provincial)

VICBRED

DISTANCE RACING

570+

RANK LIMIT

VETERAN RACE

CLUBS

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JULY

DATE TIME SLOT TRACK TITLE OF EVENT DISTANCE WINNER

Sat, 1 JulTwilight BEN

GDR Winter Cup - Mixed 4/5 Heat 660 (No City Wins over 601m+) 660 1615

GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Semi Final 425 (Vic Bred Only) 425 1325

Night MEA Mixed 6/7 Final 525 525 6260

Sun, 2 Jul

Day

BENBendigo Cup - S/E Heat 425 425 5000

Grade 5 Heat 500 500 1325

SAPGrade 5 515 (Bitches Only) 515 1325

Mixed 6/7 Heat 515 515 1325

Twilight SLE

Arthur Hay Memorial - S/E Final 520 520 3000

Don Clavarino Memorial - Mixed 4/5 650 650 3000

Toby Wyeth Memorial - Grade 5 Final 440 (Vic Bred Only) 440 3000

Tom Lanigan Memorial - Mixed 6/7 Final 440 (Vic Bred Only) 440 3000

Mon, 3 Jul

Day BAL Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Twilight TRA Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

Night SHP Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Full Stakes)

Tue, 4 Jul

TwilightBAL Provincial Full Stakes

GEL Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

Night WGLGDR Restricted Win 680 (0 - 4 Wins) 680 2925

GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 460 (Vic Bred Only) 460 990

Wed, 5 Jul

Day MEPRestricted Win Heat 600 (1 - 4 Wins)(Final MEP 12/7) 600 1525

Grade 5 No Penalty 525 (250+ Ranking) 525 1325

Twilight SLERestricted Win 440 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) 440 1325

Grade 5 440 (Bitches Only) 440 1325

Night

BEN Provincial Full Stakes (Preference Given to Grade 6 & 7 Races)

CRNS/E Veteran 311 311 1325

GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 520 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only) 520 1325

Thu, 6 Jul

Day WGL Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Twilight SHP S/E Veteran 390 (250+ Ranking) 390 1325

Night

SANMcKenna Memorial - S/E Heat 595 595 7200

Mixed 6/7 Final 515 515 6260

WBLMixed 6/7 Final 450 450 1650

Special Event 450 450 1650

Fri, 7 Jul

Day HVL Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(250+ Ranking)

Twilight TRASpecial Event 525 525 2000

Maiden Final 525 525 1325

Night BENBendigo Cup - S/E Group 2 425 425 47000

GDR Winter Cup - Mixed 4/5 Final 660 (No City Wins over 601m+) 660 10000

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GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIAThe Racing Calendar is subject to change.

VICTORIAN BRED DEFINITION

Greyhounds whelped prior to January 1st

2015: any greyhound that was whelped in Victoria, and in

turn, has an earbrand beginning with a "V".

Greyhounds whelped on/after January 1st

2015: any greyhound that was whelped in Victoria and bred by a Victorian registered

Breeder.

BAL Ballarat

BEN Bendigo

CRN Cranbourne

GEL Geelong

HOR Horsham

HVL Healesville

MEA Meadows

SAN Sandown Park

SHP Shepparton

SLE Sale

TRA Traralgon

WGL Warragul

WBL Warrnambool



VICBRED

DISTANCE RACING

570+

RANK LIMIT

VETERAN RACE

JULY


Fri, 7 Jul Night

BEN

GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Final 425 (Vic Bred Only) 425 7500

Ready 2 Race Mid Year Bonus Race - Special Event 425 (Top 8 Greyhounds With Highest Prizemoney Since 2016 Auction) 425 5000

Grade 5 Final 500 500 1650

GELGrade 5 Final 400 400 1650

Restricted Win Heat 460 (1 - 4 Wins) 460 1325

Sat, 8 Jul

Morning SHP

Maiden Qualifying Heat 390 390 0


Grade 5 Qualifying Heat 390 390 0

Twilight BAL Grade 5 450 (Bitches Only) 450 1325

Night MEA GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 525 (Vic Bred Only) 525 9060

Sun, 9 Jul

Day

HVL Winter Cup - S/E Heat 350 350 825

SAPRestricted Win 515 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) 515 1325

Maiden Heat 515 515 990

Twilight SLESale Trackstar Challenge - Special Event 440 (By Club Invitation)(Performance Based) 440 4200

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 440 (Vic Bred Only) 440 1325

Mon, 10 Jul

Day BAL Provincial Half Stakes (Preference Given To Maidens)

Twilight TRA Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Night SHP Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

Tue, 11 JulTwilight

GEL Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

CRN Provincial Full Stakes

Night WGL GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Semi Final 460 (Vic Bred Only) 460 1325

Wed, 12 Jul

Day MEP

GDR Novice Grade 7 725 725 2925

Restricted Win Final 600 (1 - 4 Wins)(Final MEP 12/7) 600 1895

Grade 5 Heat 525 525 1325

Twilight BEN Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

Night

BALS/E Veteran 390 390 1325


CRNGRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Final 520 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only) 520 4000

Slips To Boxes Challenge - Special Event 311 (Field Drawn From Slips To Boxes Challenge Heats @ Lang Lang Coursing 2/7) 311 1650

Thu, 13 Jul


Twilight SHP

Mixed 6/7 Heat 390 390 1325

Maiden Quali Final 450 450 1325


Grade 5 Quali Final 390 390 1325

NightSAN

McKenna Memorial - S/E Group 2 595 595 40000


WBL Jade Weisse Memorial - Maiden Heat 450 (Bitches Only) 450 990

Fri, 14 Jul

Day HVL S/E Veteran 300 300 660

Twilight WBLRestricted Win 390 (Bitches Only)(1 - 4 Wins) 390 1325

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 450 (Vic Bred Only)(Final WBL 20/7) 450 1325

NightGEL Restricted Win Final 460 (1 - 4 Wins) 460 1650

TRA Mixed 6/7 Heat 315 315 1325

Sat, 15 JulTwilight BEN Maiden Heat 425 425 990

Night MEA Maturity Classic - S/E Heat 525 (Whelped on/after 1 Apr 2015)(Maidens Ineligible) 525 6260

Sun, 16 Jul

Day

HVL Winter Cup - S/E Final 350 350 6260

Special Event 350 (1 Race)(Female Trainers Only)(Domiciled for 60+ Days in Kennel) 350 825

Special Event 300 (1 Race)(Female Trainers Only)(Domiciled for 60+ Days in Kennel) 300 825

Grade 5 350 (2 Races)(Female Trainers Only)(Domiciled for 60+ Days in Kennel) 350 660

Mixed 6/7 350 (1 Race)(Female Trainers Only)(Domiciled for 60+ Days in Kennel) 350 660

Grade 5 300 (1 Race)(Female Trainers Only)(Domiciled for 60+ Days in Kennel) 300 660

Maiden 350 (1 Race)(Female Trainers Only)(Domiciled for 60+ Days in Kennel) 350 500

SAPGrade 5 No Penalty 515 (250+ Ranking) 515 1325

Mixed 6/7 Heat 515 515 1325

Twilight SLEGDR Special Event 650 650 3295

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 440 (Vic Bred Only) 440 3050

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BAL Ballarat

BEN Bendigo

CRN Cranbourne

GEL Geelong

HOR Horsham

HVL Healesville

MEA Meadows

SAN Sandown Park

SHP Shepparton

SLE Sale

TRA Traralgon

WGL Warragul

WBL Warrnambool



VICBRED

DISTANCE RACING

570+

RANK LIMIT

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Sun, 16 Jul Twilight SLEBrentcorp Sprint Championship - S/E Heat 440 440 1650


Mon, 17 Jul

Day BAL Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)


Night SHP Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Tue, 18 Jul

TwilightGEL Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

BAL Provincial Full Stakes

Night WGLGRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Final 460 (Vic Bred Only) 460 7500

S/E Veteran 460 460 1325

Wed, 19 Jul

Day MEPRestricted Win 525 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) 525 1325


Twilight BEN Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

NightBAL

Restricted Win Final 450 (1 - 4 Wins) 450 1650


CRN Maiden Heat 311 311 990

Thu, 20 Jul

Day WGL Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

Twilight SHP

Mixed 6/7 Final 390 390 1650

GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 650 (0 - 6 Wins)(No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only) 650 1525

Goulburn Valley Sprint - Restricted Win Heat 450 (1 - 4 Wins) 450 1325

Night

SAN Mixed 6/7 Final 515 515 6260

WBL

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 450 (Vic Bred Only)(Final WBL 20/7) 450 3050

Jade Weisse Memorial - Maiden Final 450 (Bitches Only) 450 2000


Fri, 21 Jul


Twilight BENMaiden Final 425 425 1325

GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Heat 500 (Vic Bred Only) 500 1325

Night

GELGDR Special Event 680 680 3295


TRAGDR Restricted Win 595 (0 - 4 Wins) 595 2925

Mixed 6/7 Final 315 315 1650

Sat, 22 Jul

Twilight WGLRestricted Win 400 (Bitches Only)(1 - 4 Wins) 400 1325

Maiden 400 (Debutants Only) 400 990

Night MEA

Maturity Classic - S/E Semi Final 525 (Whelped on/after 1 Apr 2015)(Maidens Ineligible) 525 10000

Destini Fireball Stayers - S/E Heat 725 725 7200

Grade 5 Final 525 525 6260

Sun, 23 Jul

Day

HVL Restricted Win Heat 350 (1 - 4 Wins) 350 660

SAPGrade 5 No Penalty 595 (250+ Ranking) 595 1525


Twilight SLEBrentcorp Sprint Championship - S/E Final 440 440 10000


Mon, 24 Jul



Night SHPShepparton Cup - S/E Heat 450 450 5000

S/E Veteran 450 (250+ Ranking) 450 1325

Tue, 25 JulTwilight

WBL Provincial Full Stakes

SLEGrade 5 440 (250+ Ranking) 440 1325

S/E Veteran 440 440 1325

Night GEL Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

Wed, 26 Jul

Day MEPGrade 5 No Penalty 525 (250+ Ranking) 525 1325

Mixed 6/7 Heat 525 525 1325


Night

BAL GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Semi Final 450 (Vic Bred Only) 450 1325

CRNGRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 520 (Vic Bred Only) 520 1325


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Breeder.

BAL Ballarat

BEN Bendigo

CRN Cranbourne

GEL Geelong

HOR Horsham

HVL Healesville

MEA Meadows

SAN Sandown Park

SHP Shepparton

SLE Sale

TRA Traralgon

WGL Warragul

WBL Warrnambool



VICBRED

DISTANCE RACING

570+

RANK LIMIT

VETERAN RACE

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Thu, 27 Jul

Day WGL Provincial Half Stakes (Preference Given To Maidens)

Twilight TRA Restricted Win Heat 525 (1 - 4 Wins) 525 1325

Night

SAN Restricted Win Final 515 (1 - 4 Wins) 515 6260

WBLGDR Special Event 650 650 3295


Fri, 28 Jul


Twilight BEN GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Final 500 (Vic Bred Only) 500 4000

Night

CRN Restricted Win 311 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) 311 1325

GELS/E Veteran 400 400 1325


Sat, 29 Jul

Twilight SHP

Shepparton Cup - S/E Group 2 450 450 47000

Ron Nestor Memorial - Special Event 450 450 6260

GDR Cup Night Stayers - Special Event 650 650 6260

GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Final 650 (0 - 6 Wins)(No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only) 650 5000

Goulburn Valley Sprint - Restricted Win Final 450 (1 - 4 Wins) 450 3500

Night MEA

Maturity Classic - S/E Group 1 525 (Whelped on/after 1 Apr 2015)(Maidens Ineligible) 525 100000

Destini Fireball Stayers - S/E Final 725 725 25000

Grade 5 Heat 525 525 5000


Sun, 30 JulDay

HVLRestricted Win Final 350 (1 - 4 Wins) 350 825


SAPGDR Novice Grade 7 595 595 2925

Grade 5 Heat 595 595 1525

Twilight SLE Mixed 6/7 Heat 440 440 1325

Mon, 31 Jul




Tue, 1 AugTwilight


HOR Maiden Final 485 485 1325

Night WGL Warragul St Ledger - S/E Heat 460 (Whelped on/after 1 Apr 2015) 460 1650

Wed, 2 Aug

Day MEPGRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 525 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only) 525 1325

Grade 5 525 (Bitches Only) 525 1325


Night

CRN

GDR Special Event 699 699 3295


S/E Veteran 520 520 1325

Mixed 6/7 Heat 520 520 1325

WBLRestricted Win Final 390 (1 - 4 Wins) 390 1650


Thu, 3 Aug


Twilight BALGRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Final 450 (Vic Bred Only) 450 7500

GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 660 (0 - 6 Wins)(No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only) 660 1525

Night

GEL Mixed 6/7 Heat 460 460 1325

SANGrade 5 Final 595 595 7200

Victorian National Sprint - S/E Heat 515 515 6260

Fri, 4 Aug


Twilight BEN Restricted Win Heat 425 (1 - 4 Wins) 425 1325

NightTRA

New Track Anniversary - S/E Heat 525 525 1650


WBL Mixed 6/7 Heat 390 390 1325

Sat, 5 Aug

Twilight SHPS/E Veteran 390 (250+ Ranking) 390 1325

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 450 (Vic Bred Only)(Final SHP 10/8) 450 1325

Night MEA

Grade 5 Final 525 525 12000

Victorian National Distance - S/E Heat 725 725 7200

Mixed 6/7 Final 525 525 6260

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BAL Ballarat

BEN Bendigo

CRN Cranbourne

GEL Geelong

HOR Horsham

HVL Healesville

MEA Meadows

SAN Sandown Park

SHP Shepparton

SLE Sale

TRA Traralgon

WGL Warragul

WBL Warrnambool



VICBRED

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RANK LIMIT

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Sun, 6 AugDay

HVL GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Semi Final 350 (Vic Bred Only) 350 660

SAPGrade 5 515 (250+ Ranking) 515 1325


Twilight SLE Mixed 6/7 Final 440 440 1650

Mon, 7 Aug



NightCRN


Restricted Win Qualifying Heat 311 (1 - 4 Wins) 311 0

Restricted Win Qualifying Heat 520 (0 - 2 Wins) 520 0

SHP Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Full Stakes)

Tue, 8 Aug

TwilightGEL Provincial Half Stakes (Preference Given To Maidens)

HOR Restricted Win Heat 485 (1 - 4 Wins) 485 1325

Night WGLWarragul St Ledger - S/E Final 460 (Whelped on/after 1 Apr 2015) 460 25000

President's Cup - Special Event 680 (Maidens Ineligible) 680 6250

Wed, 9 Aug

Day MEPGrade 5 Heat 600 600 1525

Restricted Win 525 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) 525 1325


NightBAL

GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Final 660 (0 - 6 Wins)(No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only) 660 5000

S/E Veteran 450 450 1325

Mixed 6/7 Heat 390 390 1325

CRN Mixed 6/7 Final 520 520 1650

Thu, 10 Aug


Twilight SHPGRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 450 (Vic Bred Only)(Final SHP 10/8) 450 3050


Night

SANVictorian National Sprint - S/E Final 515 515 12000


WBLMixed 6/7 Final 390 390 1650


Fri, 11 Aug


Twilight BENGDR Restricted Win 660 (0 - 4 Wins) 660 2925


Night

GELMixed 6/7 Final 460 460 1650


TRANew Track Anniversary - S/E Final 525 525 7000


Sat, 12 Aug

Twilight HORGrade 5 Heat 410 (Final HOR 22/8) 410 1325

Maiden 410 (250+ Ranking) 410 990

Night MEA

Victorian National Distance - S/E Final 725 725 12000

GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Final 525 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only) 525 10000

Snow Queen - Grade 5 Heat 525 (Bitches Only)(Female Handlers Only) 525 5000

Sun, 13 AugDay

HVLGRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Final 350 (Vic Bred Only) 350 7500

Straight Track Championship - S/E Heat 350 350 825

SAPMixed 6/7 Heat 515 515 1325

S/E Veteran 515 515 1325

Twilight SLE Restricted Win Heat 520 (1 - 4 Wins) 520 1325

Mon, 14 Aug



Night SHP Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

Tue, 15 Aug

TwilightGEL Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

HOR Restricted Win Final 485 (1 - 4 Wins) 485 1650

Night WGLS/E Veteran 400 400 1325


Wed, 16 Aug Day MEPGDR Novice Grade 7 725 725 2925


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CLUBS

LEGEND








Breeder.

BAL Ballarat

BEN Bendigo

CRN Cranbourne

GEL Geelong

HOR Horsham

HVL Healesville

MEA Meadows

SAN Sandown Park

SHP Shepparton

SLE Sale

TRA Traralgon

WGL Warragul

WBL Warrnambool



VICBRED

DISTANCE RACING

570+

RANK LIMIT

VETERAN RACE

AU

GU

STDATE TIME SLOT TRACK TITLE OF EVENT DISTANCE WINNER

Wed, 16 Aug


Night

BAL Mixed 6/7 Final 390 390 1650

CRN

Restricted Win Qualifying Final 311 (1 - 4 Wins) 311 1325


Grade 5 Heat 311 (Final CRN 26/8) 311 1325

Restricted Win Qualifying Final 520 (0 - 2 Wins) 520 1325

Thu, 17 Aug


Twilight SHPMaiden Final 390 390 1325


Night

SANSpecial Event 715 715 7200

Mixed 6/7 Final 515 515 6260

WBL


Norfolk Butchers Dual Distance - Grade 5 Heat 450 (Must Be Grade 5 Over Both Distances) 450 1325

GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Semi Final 450 (Vic Bred Only) 450 1325

Fri, 18 Aug


Twilight BEN Maiden Heat 500 500 990

Night

GEL



Geelong Winter Cup - S/E Heat 596m 596 1895

TRA

GRV VIC BRED Series - S/E Heat 665 (Less Than $25000)(Vic Bred Only) 665 1895



Sat, 19 Aug

Twilight CRNCranbourne Classic - S/E Heat 520 (Whelped on/after 1 Mar 2015)(Maidens Ineligible) 520 1650

Cranbourne Sprint - S/E Heat 311 (Whelped on/after 1 Mar 2015)(Maidens Ineligible) 311 1650

Night MEASnow Queen - Grade 5 Final 525 (Bitches Only)(Female Handlers Only) 525 12000

Grade 5 Final 600 600 7200

Sun, 20 AugDay

HVL

Straight Track Championship - S/E Final 350 (Automatic Entry Into Cup Heats For Winner) 350 7000

Mixed 6/7 Heat 300 300 660

S/E Veteran 350 350 660

SAPRestricted Win Heat 595 (1 - 4 Wins) 595 1525

Grade 5 515 (250+ Ranking) 515 1325

Twilight SLE Restricted Win Final 520 (1 - 4 Wins) 520 1650

Mon, 21 Aug



Night SHP Provincial Half Stakes (Preference Given To Maidens)

Tue, 22 AugTwilight


HORGrade 5 Final 410 (Final HOR 22/8) 410 1650


Night WGL Maiden Final 400 400 1325

Wed, 23 Aug

Day MEPGRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Semi Final 525 (Vic Bred Only) 525 5000

Mixed 6/7 Heat 525 525 1325


NightBAL Restricted Win Heat 450 (1 - 4 Wins) 450 1325

WGL Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Thu, 24 Aug

Day SLERestricted Win 440 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) 440 1325

Grade 5 Heat 440 (Final SLE 3/9) 440 1325

Twilight SHPGDR Special Event 650 650 3295

GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Heat 450 (Vic Bred Only) 450 1325

Night

SAN Restricted Win Final 595 (1 - 4 Wins) 595 7200

WBL

GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Final 450 (Vic Bred Only) 450 7500

Norfolk Butchers Dual Distance - S/E Semi Final 390 (Must Be Grade 5 Over Both Distances) 390 1650


Fri, 25 Aug


TwilightBEN Maiden Final 500 500 1325

TRA GRV VIC BRED Series - S/E Final 665 (Less Than $25000)(Vic Bred Only) 665 5000

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BAL Ballarat

BEN Bendigo

CRN Cranbourne

GEL Geelong

HOR Horsham

HVL Healesville

MEA Meadows

SAN Sandown Park

SHP Shepparton

SLE Sale

TRA Traralgon

WGL Warragul

WBL Warrnambool



VICBRED

DISTANCE RACING

570+

RANK LIMIT

VETERAN RACE

CLUBS

LEGEND

Please visit fasttrack.grv.org.au for the latest GRV Racing Calendar


Fri, 25 Aug

Twilight TRA



Mixed 6/7 Heat 525 525 1325

Night GEL


S/E Veteran 460 460 1325

Geelong Winter Cup - S/E Final 596m (Beckley Centre Members Bonus Available) 596 10000

Sat, 26 AugTwilight CRN

Cranbourne Classic - S/E Group 3 520 (Whelped on/after 1 Mar 2015)(Maidens Ineligible) 520 25000

Cranbourne Sprint - S/E Final 311 (Whelped on/after 1 Mar 2015)(Maidens Ineligible) 311 5000

Grade 5 699 699 5000

Grade 5 Final 311 (Final CRN 26/8) 311 1650

Night MEA Grade 5 Heat 600 600 5750

Sun, 27 Aug

Day

HVL Mixed 6/7 Final 300 300 825

SAPGRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 515 (Vic Bred Only) 515 1325

Restricted Win 515 (Bitches Only)(1 - 4 Wins) 515 1325

Twilight SLEGDR Restricted Win 650 (0 - 4 Wins) 650 2925


Mon, 28 Aug




Tue, 29 AugTwilight


HOR Maiden Final 410 410 1325

Night WGL Mixed 6/7 Heat 460 460 1325

Wed, 30 Aug

Day MEPRestricted Win Heat 600 (1 - 4 Wins) 600 1525

Grade 5 525 (250+ Ranking) 525 1325


Night

BAL Restricted Win Final 450 (1 - 4 Wins) 450 1650

CRNS/E Veteran 311 311 1325


Thu, 31 Aug


Twilight SHPGRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Final 450 (Vic Bred Only) 450 4000


Night

SAN GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 515 (Vic Bred Only) 515 9060

WBL

Norfolk Butchers Dual Distance - S/E Final 450 (Must Be Grade 5 Over Both Distances) 450 5000

GDR Restricted Win 650 (0 - 4 Wins) 650 2925



AU

GU

ST

DAY

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

BALLARAT MEADOWS (MEP) WARRAGUL HEALESVILLE SANDOWN (SAP)

TIER 3 PROVINCIAL TIER 3 250+ RANK PROVINCIAL

HEALESVILLE

PROVINCIAL H/S

NIGHT

SHEPPARTON WARRAGUL BALLARAT SANDOWN GEELONG THE MEADOWS

TIER 3 PROVINCIAL PROVINCIAL METRO PROVINCIAL METRO

CRANBOURNE WARRNAMBOOL TRARALGON

PROVINCIAL PROVINCIAL PROVINCIAL

TWILIGHT

TRARALGON HORSHAM BENDIGO SHEPPARTON BENDIGO ROTATE SALE

TIER 3 PROVINCIAL TIER 3 PROVINCIAL PROVINCIAL PROVINCIAL PROVINCIAL

GEELONG

TIER 3

GRV RACE MEETING SCHEDULE - JULY 1ST 2017 ONWARDS


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JULY 2017

dec

nov

oct

jun

may

apr

mar

febjan

julau

g

sep

23race meetingsper week

1,191race meetings

for the season

MUST SEE EVENTS

In July

Bendigo CupShepparton CupMaturity Classic

In August

AGRA Nationals (Vic legs)

Waterloo Cup

In September

Healesville CupSpeed Star

Date Club Details

Sunday 2nd July Lang LangTwin Code Challenge Heats (Final at CRN)

Saturday 15th July Lang Lang Derby & Oaks

Sunday 16th July Lang Lang Derby & Oaks Cont.

Sunday 30th July Lang LangPreference given to Maiden greyhounds

Sunday 13th August LongwoodLongwood Cup & Bert Clark Memorial

Saturday 26th August Longwood Waterloo Cup

Sunday 27th August Longwood Waterloo Cup Cont.

Full details at ncavictoria.com

UP COMING COURSING E VENT S

RACING CALENDAR QUARTER

AT A GLANCE

Altona Green’s Malcolm Davis had a massive day at Longwood on June 18, winning three events including the feature race, the Sylvester Doyle Puppy Championship with Last Outlaw.

“I love coursing and as soon as the season starts I head straight there - I love the atmosphere,” the breeder/trainer said. “With Last Outlaw being a speed dog I thought he would be a good little coursing dog. He was runner-up at Benalla, then he won at Lang Lang, and now he has won the Sylvester Doyle. I also had luck on the same day winning with Down Mexico Way and Sweet Spud,” said Davis.

Davis is setting Last Outlaw for the prized Waterloo Cup in late August.

Pictured left: Last Outlaw with trainer Malcolm Davis and his offsider Glenn Maxwell after winning the Sylvester Doyle Puppy Championship.

A DAY TO REMEMBER


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BALLARATBallarat Greyhound Racing ClubManager: Glenn HandleyTel: (03) 5335 7201Fax: (03) 5335 7104Email: [email protected]: ballarat.grv.org.auAddress: Corner of Rubicon & Sutton Streets, BallaratPostal: PO Box 175R, Reden, 3350

BENDIGOBendigo Greyhound Racing AssociationManager: Troy HarleyTel: (03) 5449 3322Fax: (03) 5449 3348Email: [email protected]: bendigo.grv.org.auAddress: Lords Raceway, McIvor Highway, Junortoun, 3551Postal: PO Box 7, Junortoun, 3551

CRANBOURNECranbourne Greyhound Racing ClubManager: Amanda Cameron (Acting)

Tel: (03) 5996 2393Fax: (03) 5996 3493Email: [email protected]: cranbourne.grv.org.auAddress: Grant Street, Cranbourne , VIC 3977 Postal: PO Box 55 Cranbourne 3977

GEELONGGeelong Greyhound Racing ClubManager: David HoeyTel: (03) 5275 2298Fax: (03) 5275 5211Email: [email protected]: geelong.grv.org.auAddress: Beckley Park, Broderick Rd, Corio, 3214Postal: PO Box 125, Corio 3214

HEALESVILLEHealesville Greyhound Association Inc.Manager: Cynthia O’BrienTel: (03) 5962 2420Email: [email protected]: healesville.grv.org.auAddress: Healesville Sports Complex, Cnr Don & Donald Rds, Healesville 3777Postal: PO Box 1170, Healesville 3777

HORSHAMHorsham Greyhound Racing ClubManager: Justin BrilliantTel: (03) 5382 4329Fax: (03) 5382 1949Email: [email protected]: horsham.grv.org.auAddress: Horsham Showgrounds, Horsham, 3400 Postal: PO Box 458, Horsham 3400

THE MEADOWSMelbourne Greyhound Racing AssociationManager: Marg LongTel: (03) 9355 5222Fax: (03) 9355 5255Email: [email protected]: themeadows.org.auAddress: 80 Northcorp Bvd Broadmeadows Victoria 3047 Postal PO Box 103, Campbellfield, 3061

SALESale Greyhound Racing ClubManager: Des DooleyTel: (03) 5144 2148Fax: (03) 5144 1910Email: [email protected]: sale.grv.org.auAddress: Sale Showgrounds, Sale Maffra Road Postal: PO Box 44, Sale 3850

SANDOWNSandown Greyhound Racing ClubManager: Greg MillerTel: (03) 9546 9511Fax: (03) 9558 4453Email: [email protected]: sandowngreyhounds.com.auAddress: Lightwood Road, Springvale, VIC 3171 Postal: PO Box 13, Springvale 3171

SHEPPARTONShepparton Greyhound Racing ClubManager: Carl McGrathTel: (03) 5823 5577Fax: (03) 5823 5522Email: [email protected]: shepparton.grv.org.auAddress: 7580 Goulburn Valley Highway, Kialla 3631 Postal: PO Box 7528, Shepparton 3632

TRARALGONTraralgon Greyhound Racing ClubManager: Steven ClarkeTel: (03) 5174 2135Fax: (03) 5174 6877 Email: [email protected]: traralgon.grv.org.auAddress: Glenview Park, McNairn Road, Traralgon Postal: PO Box 329, Traralgon 3844

WARRAGULWarragul Greyhound Racing ClubManager: Adrian ScottTel: (03) 5623 1867Fax: (03) 5623 4252Email: [email protected]: warragul.grv.org.auAddress: Logan Park, Warragul VIC 3820 Postal: PO Box 313, Warragul 3820

WARRNAMBOOLWarrnambool Greyhound Racing ClubManager: Craig MonigattiTel: (03) 5561 2766Fax: (03) 5561 2768Email: [email protected]: warrnambool.grv.org.auAddress: Warrnambool Showgrounds, Koroit St, Warrnambool Postal: PO Box 115, Warrnambool 3280

DIRECTORYGREYHOUND RACING VICTORIAGeneral Enquiries

Greyhound Racing Victoria46-50 Chetwynd StreetWest Melbourne, Victoria, 3003Hours: Monday to Friday: 8.30am - 4.30pmPhone: (03) 8329 1100Fax: (03) 8329 1000 / (03) 8329 1001ABN: 76 642 748 029

NominationsPhone number: (03) 8329 1111Mon to Fri: 7.30am - 12noonOn-line Nominations (24 hours a day - 7 days a week)

ScratchingsPhone: (03) 8329 1100Weekdays: 7.30am - 4.30pmSaturday & Sunday: 7.30am - 9.00amContact for afternoon scratchings

Member ServicesPhone: (03) 8329 1100Email: [email protected]

0 - 4 Still a maiden5 - 8 Country class9 - 11 City standard12 Group 1 performer

QUIZ ANSWERS

1 Point - 1. Bernie Vince 2;. Fernando Bale; 3. 5 2 Points - 4. Dundee Osprey; 5. True; 6. Puzzle Prize3 Points - 7. Spud Regis


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BALLARAT Monday Afternoon - (Pen): Following the race meetingTuesday - (Arm): 8.30 am to 2.30 pm. Bookings open Friday at 9.00amWednesday Night - (Pen): Following the race meetingThursday - (Arm): 8.30 am to 2.30 pm. Bookings open Monday at 9.00amSaturday – (Arm): 8.00am to 11.30am. Bookings open Wednesday at 9.00am

BENDIGOMonday - (Break In/Education): 8.00amTuesday - (Arm): 8.00am - Until completionWednesday - (Pen): Following the race meetingThursday - (Break In/Education): 8.00am - Until completionFriday - (Pen): Following the race meetingSaturday - (Arm): 8.00am - Until completion

CRANBOURNE Monday - (Arm): 2pm to 5pm, and must be booked by phone before 2pm Monday - (Pen): 6pm until completion, and must be booked by phone before 6pmWednesday - (Pen): After the race meeting – Fields onlyThursday - (Arm): 7.30am to 1pm, and must be booked by COB Wednesday.

GEELONG Tuesday- (Field/Pen) Following the race meeting (outside track) Bookings open Tuesday 12pm, via the office only. Wednesday- (Arm) 8.30am – 10.00am (Inside track 520, BTB, 596), 10.15am – 3.00pm (Outside track 400, 460, 680) Bookings open Monday 9.00am, online or via office. Saturday – (Arm) 8.30am – 9.30am (Inside track 520, BTB, 596), 9.45am – 3.00pm (Outside track 400, 460, 680) Bookings open Thursday 9am, online or via office.

HEALESVILLE Wednesday - (Pen): 10am - 300m trials, 11am - 350m trialsBookings open Monday at 10amRace days: Half field trials onlySatisfactory trials by arrangement – must be booked with the club by calling the office on 5962 2420. Trainers will need to provide 4 greyhounds where required. Dogs cleared at Healesville will only be cleared to race at Healesville.Please Note: No Satisfactory Trials will be conducted on a heat-affected meeting. Greyhound welfare is the full responsibility of the owner/trainer/attendant at all times on the grounds of the Healesville Greyhound Association.

HORSHAM Stay tuned to horsham.grv.org.au for updates on recommencement of trials

THE MEADOWS Monday: (Arm): AfternoonMonday: (Pen): 6.00pm – Until completionWednesday: Following the race meetingFriday - (Arm only): 8.30am onwardsTrials open 8:30am Wednesday. Bookings close 4pm Thursday.

SALE Tuesday - (Arm): 8.00am – Until completion. Pen trials between 9.00am – 9.30am. Wednesday - (Arm): 8.00am – Until completionSaturday - (Arm): 7.30am – Until completionSunday – (Pen): Following the race meetings The new training bullring is operational with sessions on Mondays and Thursdays at 8am. Bookings with the Club only.

SANDOWN Wednesday - (Arm): 1.00pm – Until CompletionSaturday - (Pen, Field, Arm): 7.00am – Until completionSunday - (Satisfactory and Field): Following the race meeting

SHEPPARTON Monday - (Pen): Following the race meetingWednesday - (Arm): 8.00am – Until completionThursday - (Pen): Following the race meetingSaturday - (Arm): 8.00am – Until completion

TRARALGON Monday – (Pen): Following the race meetingTuesday - (Arm): 8.00am – Until completion Thursday – (Arm): 8.00am – Until completion Saturday – (Pen): Following the race meeting

WARRAGUL Tuesday – (Pen): Following the race meeting Wednesday – (Arm): 12.00pm to 5.00pm Thursday - (Pen): Following the race meeting Friday – (Arm): 8.00am to 1.00pm

WARRNAMBOOL Tuesday Night 6:00pm start until finished – Arm trials, all distances & hand slipsThursday Night: After last race – Pen trials only, 308M 390M 450MSaturday Morning: 8am start until finished – Arm or Pen trials.

TRIAL INFORMATION

Bookings are essential for all trial sessions conducted at greyhound tracks in Victoria.

Bookings can be made in person, by phone or via FastTrack (except Cranbourne, Horsham and Warrnambool).

Pen trials conducted after race meetings are required to be booked on the day by no later than race 8 via phone.

Satisfactory Trials are conducted following race meetings. Trial sessions are subject to late change and weather conditions.

To read the draft Code & submit your comments online go to:

VIC.GOV.AU/PETS

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CODE OF PRACTICEFOR THE KEEPING OF RACING GREYHOUNDS

DEVELOPED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, JOBS, TRANSPORT & RESOURCES (DEDJTR)

Make your submission in writing to:Greyhound Code ReviewDomestic Animals UnitDEDJTR Attwood Centre475 Mickleham Rd, Attwood, Victoria, 3049

Your submission must include:- Your name & a contact address & email- The things you like about the proposed Code- The things you do not like and why- What changes you would like to see

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