In This Issue: Minister for Racing - Martin Pakula | Australian Cup Celebration | GAP Adoption Day Success | GAP 20 year Anniversay
Profile
Sandra Reed
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CONTENTS CEO’S UPDATE 3 PROFILE - SANDRA REED 4 - 5 ARTICLES
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The New GRV The Process of Reform: Terrie Benfield The Reforms So Far Racing, Wagering & Business Development Monthly Report Ima Lonely Boy Finds Perfect Match Professional Standards & Integrity Department Monthly Report Australian Cup: A Night of Celebration Minister For Racing, Martin Pakula GOTBA News New Chair For Greyhound Racing Appeals Board Review of Raceday Integrity Roles Industry Consultative Group Appointed by Greyhound Racing Victoria Greyhound Tales
RACING CALENDAR 14 - 20 LATEST LITTERS 21 PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS & INTEGRITY DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT 22 CLUB NEWS 23 GREYHOUND ADOPTION PROGRAM 24 - 25 CLUB DIRECTORY & TRIAL INFORMATION 26 - 27 Cover Photo President of the Greyhound Owners, Trainers and Breeders Association, Sandra Reed Photo by Clint Anderson The information in this publication is correct at time of printing
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CEO’S UPDATE As you can see from this issue of Greyhound Monthly Victoria there’s a lot happening right now in the sport across the state. This year’s Australian Cup at The Meadows drew one of the biggest crowds ever seen there, to watch Dyna Double One become just the third greyhound in world history to win $1 million in prize money. And in April the heats start for both the Warrnambool Classic, which introduces a new generation of racers to the sport, and the Warrnambool Cup. At GRV, the focus on animal welfare continues with the recent heatwaves testing how our new hot weather policy is working. Under the new threshold of 38 degrees Celsius introduced on Boxing Day last year, 18 meetings have been transferred, 14 cancelled and 1 abandoned at time of publication. Following feedback from participants GRV has introduced Meeting Cancellation Payments, equivalent to Travel and Starters’ Fees, for trainers with greyhounds drawn to compete at cancelled meetings and we will continue to monitor how the policy is impacting on animal welfare and racing operations. The Policy will be reviewed in its entirety at the end of March and take into account learnings and feedback from this summer. GRV is also gathering information and data on racetrack firmness and preparation to assess the impact of track surfaces on injuries. Tracks which are too firm can, amongst other things, contribute to toe, metacarpal and carpal injuries. A more comprehensive process for reporting race day injuries is generating data that GRV is analysing to identify the relationship between track firmness and the impact that this has on injuries. GRV’s 2014 Track Preparation and Maintenance Manual provides a detailed guide for preparing the optimum track surface and the results of our injury data analysis and testing of new track firmness and moisture reading equipment will inform the next edition of the Manual. This March also marks the 20th anniversary of the first dog re-home through GRV’s Greyhound Adoption Program which has grown into one of the most successful programs of its kind in the world. It has now found homes for over 6ooo dogs and GRV is building on this success with plans for expansion that you can read about in this issue. As part of Greyhound Racing Victoria’s (GRV) new service model which is covered in this issue, our integrity and racing operations have been clearly separated which will deliver many benefits including increased opportunities for the GRV General Manager of Racing, Wagering & Business Development to be on the ground and available to participants at race meetings. The clear separation of racing from integrity and welfare is one example of how the new GRV structure makes the organisation much more ‘fit for purpose’ and I will have more to report on what this will deliver for participants and the sport in upcoming issues of the Monthly. Alan Clayton Chief Executive Officer Greyhound Racing Victoria
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Inset: Sandra with Fairbarn Light and her father, trainer Paul Hogan; Opposite: Sandra in the midst of teaching yoga
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PROFILE Sandra Reed Sandra’s career in the greyhound industry stretches beyond 40 years, and she is the President of the Greyhound Owners, Trainers and Breeders Association (Victoria). However, her life took a different turn in the last 10 years, when the dog trainer developed an interest in yoga. She was one of the first female trainers to receive her license, and admitted she has seen a lot of change in the industry during her time. International Women’s Day was celebrated on 9 March, so Greyhound Monthly Victoria decided to speak with Sandra about her experiences. Words by Bridget Scott Photography by Clint Anderson
How did your time in the industry begin? I was born into the greyhounds; I am a third generation trainer. My grandparents trained, as well as my father Paul Hogan (Hall of Fame inductee). I was about 15 when I first got involved, and I was very lucky. My first dog I inherited from my grandmother, this dog I took a liking to so my dad let me have her. I left school at 15 and she was my dog, her name was Fairbairn Light. Fortunately she showed promise early on, although she was slow out of the boxes. So I decide to race her over the long distance, she went on to hold the distance record at Olympic Park. What stands out to you as a highlight during your career as a trainer? That (Fairbairn Light) was my introduction, and I thought wow, how amazing. After I was married I got a property at Rowville and developed boarding kennels and trained from there. My dad took a break and I inherited most of his greyhounds, he was a leading trainer at the time. I trained Dynamic Dean who finished up Greyhound of the Year in 1975 and won a Melbourne Cup. He was not the fastest, but he was the most exciting because he was fast out of the boxes and opened up a big lead, weakening towards the end but usually go there. You took a couple of breaks from the dogs. What is it about the industry that kept you coming back? You’ve obviously got a big love for the sport. I had three children and I found the pressures of training and the kennels too demanding. I wanted to have more time for my kids.
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I always had a few dogs but not as many as previously, not in a professional capacity. My son eventually wanted to train so I got involved again. Having dogs is a unique experience, but you can’t do anything else. I wanted to diversify and travel. Life took a different direction and I started to do yoga. It allowed me more freedom; however I’ve always maintained an interest in the welfare of the dogs, and the sport. I know the chance it gave me to have a good life and I want others to have that. It gave me the ability to buy a farm and opened up opportunities for me. I wanted to be in the country with the kids and it allowed me to afford that. How did you get involved with the Greyhound Owners, Trainers & Breeders Association? I got involved about 10 years ago and my portfolio in the association has always been aimed at the welfare of dogs, ensuring the track is safe, the facilities are the best and more. That’s a big aspect of why I got involved. I would like the greyhounds to have the best possible care and attention. The committee also asked me to join, as there has always been a lack of support for owners and trainers. People are so busy and they don’t have time. You really need to be retired or well off, and that doesn’t encompass a lot of the industry. Did you ever face any difficulties being a female trainer in an industry that is predominantly dominated by men? Oh yes, in the early days I did. When I first worked with dad, I couldn’t handle the dogs on the track. Women weren’t allowed because it was a man’s sport. You girls these days don’t know how good you have it. I was one of the first lady trainers to be registered at the age of 18. Greyhound racing was controlled by men. It was a battle to get a license and handle our own dogs. At 18, I took off to Sydney for six months. We had to get handlers to handle our dogs. This is going back 40 years. My passion for the industry comes from knowing all the old school people, and knowing everyone then did it for the love of the sport. We have our own tracks now through the generosity of people who were committed to the industry back then.
What words of advice would you give to trainers just getting stuck into the industry, particularly young women? Find someone who is successful and let them mentor you that way get the best possible advice. What prompted you to take up yoga? It offered me more freedom. I can do it when I wish, and it’s also a great thing to do. Very beneficial to the people I work with, and for myself. I own a yoga business but don’t teach as much anymore. I am looking to partially retire soon, so I teach four lessons a week which is enough to keep me happy. It’s doing something that is worthwhile.
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L- R: Alan Clayton, GRV CEO with Board Members Rob Greenall; Judith Bornstein, Deputy Chair; Bernie Carolan, Chairman; Peita Elkhorne and Ken Lay.
The New GRV Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) is restructuring to more effectively implement the recommendations of Victoria’s Racing Integrity Commissioner and Chief Veterinary Officer, better meet its new statutory responsibilities and help drive sustained wagering and industry growth. GRV’s new organisational structure is built around three core areas: welfare and regulatory accountabilities; racing operations, clubs and members; and corporate governance and services. An Animal Welfare Department will focus on greyhound welfare throughout their life cycles and include significant increases to the inspection team and new training, education and research capabilities. A new Professional Standards and Integrity Department will handle regulatory, compliance and assurance functions, from policy and legal issues to intelligence and investigations. Key members of this Department will include GRV’s Chief Steward, Chief Veterinarian and a new Assurance area to independently review race day activities. Strengthening the commercial and operational capabilities of Victoria’s greyhound racing clubs and supporting members will be the responsibility of the Club Development and Member Services Department. A new Racing, Wagering Partnerships and Business Development Department will focus on scheduling, grading and coordinating race activities, managing GRV’s wagering and broadcasting partnerships and developing industry relationships and business strategies. GRV’s internal capabilities will be strengthened by an expanded Strategic Communication and Marketing Department and a new People and Culture Department dealing with staff development and ethical, probity and conflict of interest standards. Finances, IT and facilities will be the key responsibilities of the reformed Corporate Services Department and new governance, project management and executive office functions will support the Board and CEO in working on strategic planning, legal, audit and risk issues and major projects. This new service model will help ensure that a more accountable, responsive and focused GRV is best positioned to deliver a vibrant and thriving greyhound racing industry well into the 21st century.
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The Process of Reform: Terrie Benfield By Bridget Scott In November last year, Greyhound Racing Victoria welcomed an invaluable asset to its team with the appointment of Terrie Benfield as its General Counsel. Terrie has a wealth of knowledge and more than 14 years experience in Government law. Her first three months at GRV was “a steep learning curve” as she found out as much as she could about the sport. Terrie says that the creation of her role was primarily as a result of the Officer of Racing Integrity Commission and Chief Veterinary Officer reports which were undertaken following the media report of live baiting, which broke last year. “There were many recommendations, and although they touched on practical things, a lot of them called out for looking at particular issues, and identified weaknesses in GRV’s regulatory environment that needed to be tightened,” she said. “At that time, internal legal capacity within GRV did not exist.” Since starting at GRV in November, while she has many focuses, Terrie says she will pay particular attention to registrations, rules review, and the development of policies and guidance. She says her role will involve a lot of listening to people within the industry, including stakeholders. “Listening and working with them to develop the next stage of the regulatory reform.” “It’s about turning GRV from the regulator that it was, into the regulator that we need it to be to ensure the sustainability of the sport into the future.” Terrie says her focus on registration will involve looking at anyone who comes into contact with the greyhound and whether that person should be registered. “At the moment we register owners, trainers and breeders but, as well as improving and strethening that registration process, we also need to register rearers, whelpers and breakers,” she said. She says this will be an ongoing project “involving all of GRV and the industry itself.” In addition, the focus on rules review will involve the wider greyhound community and Terrie hopes to get feedback from people involved in the industry as to where the problems lie.
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THE REFORMS SO FAR... The last 12 months have been a time of major change for greyhound racing in Victoria, as the sport responds to community concerns and tackles a range of issues to secure its long-term growth. Some of the more significant reforms include: Strengthened baiting and luring offences and increased fines and penalties for live baiters under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986 (POCTA). Mandating the appointment of a veterinarian on the Board of Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) to prioritise animal welfare. Mandating that the membership of the independent Greyhound Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Tribunal includes least one member with animal welfare experience Outlawing the presence of certain animals – dead or alive – at venues being used for greyhound training or racing. A major restructure of GRV to make it more fit for purpose with a clear focus on three core areas: welfare and regulatory accountabilities; racing operations, clubs and members; and corporate governance and services. Major OHS review conducted of all GRV clubs leading to upgraded facilities and equipment and more staff training in first aid and evacuation procedures. GRV’s team of authorised animal welfare officers expanded from two to eight to deliver a much more intensive participant premises inspection program. Introduction of a new hot weather policy that lowers the threshold for cancelling races from 40 degrees Celsius to 38 degrees. A more comprehensive and timely system for reporting racing injuries to help improve track and racing safety.
“We want to ensure that our policies and rules reflect the industry.”
Establishing a team of three Industry Advisory and Support Officers to help racing participants better understand and meet their animal welfare responsibilities.
Terrie says it’s important to highlight the consultation process which she will endeavour to go through when reviewing rules and developing new policies.
Trials of an arched or ‘hoop’ lure arm to reduce interference and injuries during races and trials.
“We want to bring local rules and national rules together,” she said.
With the ultimate aim of driving positive outcomes, Terrie looks forward to working with a range of people and groups. “The desired outcome is to see that the industry not only knows what the rules are, but understands how they were developed, and that they’re easily accessible and accepted by the sport and its stakeholders,” she said. “They’re not rules for the sake of rules; they’re clearly linked to something we’re trying to achieve.”
Launched ‘Greyhound Care and Standards’, a new online resource for whole-of-life care for greyhounds, from breeding to rearing to racing to retirement. Tripling the number of swabs taken to test for drug use and new storage facilities to allow more swabs to be kept for longer as testing procedures are developed for new drugs.
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Racing, Wagering & Business Development Monthly Report Stuart Laing - General Manager, Racing, Wagering & Business Development I am thrilled to have been appointed to the new role of General Manager of Racing, Wagering and Business Development at Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV). The GRV Racing team works closely with clubs and participants in producing 22 race meeting weekly program across 13 venues. It is a significant program which takes a lot of coordination and a systematic approach to ensure we produce top quality competitive racing, optimise opportunities for greyhounds and trainers to participate and maintain our position as the premier greyhound racing state in Australia. We are constantly working on improvements and modifications to the program and I am keen to hear your ideas or thoughts on how we are doing and what else we could do to improve. Following is an update on just some of the current projects we are working on. Finish On Lure and Hoop Arm Trial The Racing Integrity Commissioner recommended last year that GRV undertake a comprehensive review and trial of alternative methods to assist greyhounds to consistently chase the lure and perform at their best (e.g. ‘run on’ and ‘hoop’ lures). GRV has implemented trials of both a Finish on Lure (FOL) and hoop arm lures at various tracks with three FOL meetings now programmed per week at Ballarat, Sandown (SAP) and Shepparton. An expansion of the trial has been the trialling of a Hoop Arm through the Catching Pen at Traralgon with further trails planned at The Meadows and/or Ballarat or Shepparton, subject to the completion of modifications to the catching pen gates at those tracks. The safety and welfare of greyhounds and of those people working in the vicinity of the lure in catching pens is a key
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consideration in determining the success of the trials. We are also examining a variety of alternatives used in other states of Australia and overseas including New Zealand, the USA and UK. We will be seeking further feedback from trainers and clubs at the upcoming consultative workshops commencing in April before finalising a position on the future of these lure options for racing in Victoria. ‘No Reserve’ option removed From 1 February the option on Fasttrack for trainers to select ‘No Reserve’ at time of nomination was removed. The main purpose for this change is to achieve improvement in the number of races which have eight starters. Initial indications have been positive with an increase from 76.8% of races with eight starters in December 2015 to 80.7% in February 2016. A detailed analysis and future recommendation will be presented after the trial is complete. Coursing Grading & Nominations GRV will be taking over the management of nominations and grading for coursing meetings from April this year. This will mean trainers will have the capacity to nominate for coursing meetings on-line via Fasttrack, however nominations can also be lodged over the phone through Member Services. Nomination will close at 12noon the Wednesday before the meeting. Grading of meetings will also be completed on the Wednesday prior. Feedback We are always interested in the feedback of those in the industry on matters relating to racing and wagering. Please email me at slaing@grv.org.au or the Racing office at racingdepartment@grv.org.au.
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Sam and son Xavier with Ima Lonely Boy
Ima Lonely Boy Finds Perfect Match By Molly Haines It took Ima Lonely Boy five trainers to find his perfect match in Sam Ferguson, and last month they experienced their first Group 1 journey together in the heats of the $355,000 Australian Cup (525m) at The Meadows. In the heats Ima Lonely Boy was gallant in defeat, finishing fourth to Xtreme Knocka after finding trouble on multiple occasions throughout. Trainers dream about having a runner in a group race and Sam is no different; she is however lucky enough to have her wish granted after just eight months training greyhounds. “It was very nerve wracking being involved in the heats of such a big race, but it’s very rewarding at the same time,” Sam explained. “I am just so proud we made it into a heat after being selected in the top 56 greyhounds. It was a huge honour,” Sam, 25, said.
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Professional Standards & Integrity Department Monthly Report Charlie Bezzina Senior Integrity Manager As part of the significant changes occurring at Greyhound Racing Victoria, the Professional Standards and Integrity Department is putting in place all the pieces needed to ensure nothing but the highest standards of integrity throughout Victorian greyhound racing. We have made several key appointments, the latest being Scott Elliott as our new Senior Intelligence Analyst. Scott has an impeccable background, having been the lead analyst at the Purana task force, as well as holding several other senior roles. Scott joins a team that will be engaging the participants of the greyhound industry. We will be seeking information on a confidential basis regarding key issues such as live baiting, doping, animal welfare and any matters that could bring our sport into disrepute.
“I will never be able to thank Joe enough for giving me the opportunity to train his dogs. I hadn’t trained a dog before on my own so I suppose I got very lucky,” the Geelong trainer said.
The Professional Standards and Integrity Unit now has five investigators with a total of more than 120 years policing experience between us. We have the experience, we have the skills and we will be making a difference for the better. Reestablishing trust between GRV and our participants is a crucial part of the sweeping reforms taking place and I will build that trust at every opportunity.
Since arriving at Sam’s kennels, Ima Lonely Boy has had 32 starts for six wins and nine placings (as at 3/3/16), and Sam believes the key to his success was stepping him up in distance, especially over the 525m at The Meadows where he has won five races.
My team and I will be getting around to all tracks in Victoria and engaging with our participants, while taking a proactive approach to identifying rule breaches and supporting the large majority of people who are following the rules.
As a young female trainer, Sam thinks that believing in yourself is crucial.
One new initiative that will be rolled out shortly is the introduction of a new section of our website where people can report suspicious activities to the integrity unit.
Joe Amato, former owner of Ima Lonely Boy, gave the greyhound to Sam as a giveaway but is still heavily supportive.
“There are plenty of females in greyhound racing and I think it’s important to take any opportunity that is handed to you; give every dog a chance because you don’t know where it will lead you.”
This is all part of achieving our ultimate goal in building trust with people involved in greyhound racing, supporting those who are doing the right thing and weeding out those who are not.
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Australian Cup: A Night of Celebration
their choice of a Jeep, Concept Caravan or a $45,000 travel voucher. That prize was won by Kooroocheang greyhound trainer Paul McColl, who settled on the Jeep after taking the rest of the weekend to think about it.
By Andrew Copley
As far as the racing went, it wasn’t just Dyna Double One that stole the show, with former West Australian dynamo Star Recall showing her outstanding versatility by stepping up in distance to take out the $145,000 Group 1 Superstayers (725m) and Gilberto winning the $35,650 GRV Vic Bred Maiden Final (525m).
Australian Cup Night 2016 - held on March 5 - was everything greyhound racing could have hoped for, with The Meadows hosting a sensational night of entertainment and elite greyhound racing. Greyhound racing needs its heroes, and Dyna Double One showed he is exactly that, winning the $355,000 Group 1 Australian Cup (525m) and becoming just the third greyhound in world history to crack $1M in prize money. He also became the third greyhound - and first since Tangaloa in 1980 - to capture the Melbourne Cup/Australian Cup double. More than 4,000 witnessed the spectacle, numbers on par with the biggest crowds The Meadows has hosted since 7,000 crammed into the suburban Melbourne venue on its opening night way back in 1999. And the Australian Cup may well have attracted the most number of families to ever attend a single greyhound race meeting, with free entry, a laser show, free kids activities and loads of giveaways. The Meadows can certainly lay claim to being one of greyhound racing’s most family-orientated clubs. Further, a competition run across the three weekends of the
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Australian Cup night also saw the arrival of one of greyhound racing’s generation-next in the form of 22 year old greyhound trainer Mark Giddings of Toolleen. Giddings had three greyhounds racing on the night, all at odds of 25/1 or greater, for a second placing (Oriental Tsunami), a third placing in the Group 1 Superstayers (Lioness Lulu) and, finally, a winner (Pop Wright) at $34.60, with the trio netting a combined prize money total in excess of $21,000.
This Page L-R: Star Recall holding off Esparza for the Group 1 $145,000 Superstayers title; Dyna Double One’s owner and breeder Paul Wheeler with the Group 1 trophy. Opposite (clockwise from left): North Melbourne’s Shaun Higgins and Jarrad Waite on course; The Triple M Superbox; The laser show provided another spectacle; GRV Chairman Bernie Carolan, Minister for Racing Martin Pakula, MGRA Chair Eddie Caruana and GRV Deputy Chair Judith Bornstein; Everyone was catered for with plenty of children’s activities; Sky Racing’s Mark Duclos presenting Star Recall’s trainer Jeff Britton with her Group 1 trophy.
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Minister For Racing, Martin Pakula The Minister for Racing, The Hon Martin Pakula MP, presented the Australian Cup to the winning connections. This is his presentation speech: “Thanks Bernie (Chairman of GRV Board). I just want to add my congratulations firstly to Eddie Caruana, Marg Long and everyone connected to The Meadows Greyhound Racing Club for putting on such a magnificent event tonight. And, not just tonight, but for all the racing that is carried on here at The Meadows. They just do such a fantastic job. They’re so passionate and so committed to the sport. So Eddie and Marg, congratulations to you and your entire board and all the staff here.” “I also want to pay tribute to Bernie Carolan, Judith Bornstein, Alan Clayton and the team from Greyhound Racing Victoria. As everybody who is a fan of greyhound racing knows, the code has had some tough times in the last year and a bit, but there’s great leadership being shown, Bernie, by you and your team. We’ve ensured that this code can go from strength to strength to recover from whatever it’s been through and to go on and provide great opportunities, not just for the participants, but for the punters and all of the fans of greyhound racing...and long may they prosper under your leadership. Thank you very much for all you’ve done.” “Lastly, of course, I just want to congratulate the connections of Dyna Double One - Paul Wheeler, Andrea Dailly and the rest. That was a magnificent run. It was a brilliant effort down the back straight to get its nose in front and he went on to win this race magnificently. And as Eddie said, winning the double – passing a million dollars was a magnificent effort by the dog, and also by all of the connections. So to everyone who’s here tonight, you’ve seen a magnificent spectacle. Thanks everyone for being here and congratulations to you, Paul (Wheeler).”
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New Chair For Greyhound Racing Appeals Board Minister for Racing Martin Pakula has announced the appointment of retired Federal Court judge Shane Marshall as the new Chair of Greyhound Racing Victoria’s (GRV) Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board. Mr Marshall served as a judge of the Federal Court of Australia and Industrial Relations Court of Australia from 1995 until 2015, having been admitted to the Victorian Bar as a barrister in 1981. He was also a non-resident judge of the ACT Supreme Court from 2004 to 2013. Mr Marshall has also been a strong advocate for legal training in Australia and the wider Asia-Pacific region, including training judges in East Timor and Vietnam.
GOTBA News Sandra Reed - President, GOTBA Victoria (pictured). The greyhound racing industry has faced significant scrutiny and criticism in recent times. We understand the sensitivities with regard to greyhound welfare and want to meet community expectations. The good news is that the Greyhound Owners, Trainers, Breeders Association of Victoria, a volunteer-run not-for-profit memberbased organisation, is fighting hard for the betterment of the sport. We will engage in discussions on matters crucial to the sport and work with others to develop practical solutions for improvement.
In 2013, he became an inaugural ambassador for the Wellness and the Law Foundation, a joint initiative of the Law Institute of Victoria and the Victorian Bar designed to combat the effects of depression and anxiety in the legal profession. The GRV Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board is an independent body that considers appeals against decisions made by greyhound racing stewards. The board also hears and determines allegations of serious offences under greyhound racing rules. Mr Marshall replaces the board’s inaugural chair John Wardle, who served in the role since the board’s inception in 2010. “Shane Marshall brings a wealth of legal experience to Greyhound Racing Victoria’s Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board and I congratulate him on his appointment,” said Racing Minister, Martin Pakula.
We are passionate about promoting, facilitating and protecting greyhound racing, its dogs and its participants, and we want to nurture a community that values greyhound racing as an enjoyable, safe and inclusive sport. Our input, driven by our members, is crucial to the administrators and regulators to help them make informed decisions that keep owners, trainers, breeders and enthusiasts involved and ensure the longevity of the industry. The committee is placing a greater focus on value to members, seeking tangible results and raising the bar on past performances. Recently we have: • Developed a strategic, results-based communications strategy • Increased representation via membership of the GRV Industry Consultation Group • Joined the reference group of the racing industry project taskforce • Provided input into industry-critical issues at a national level via the Australian Federation of GBOTA But we need your help. As a volunteer organisation, GOTBA Victoria needs as many members as possible to achieve the best possible outcomes because if we support each other, we can achieve great things. For information on how to become a member of GOTBA Victoria
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Review of Raceday Integrity Roles GRV is currently undertaking a review of existing employment, training and accreditation of staff employed by Clubs in raceday integrity roles. The review aims to develop a recommended operating model which will strengthen the integrity and professionalism of the greyhound racing industry, whilst addressing actual, perceived or potential conflicts of interest. A conflict of interest arises where an official has a private interest that may conflict with his or her raceday duties. Simply put, officials must: avoid conflicts of interest where possible; manage those conflicts which cannot be avoided; and take reasonable steps to restrict the extent to which a private interest could compromise, or be seen to compromise, impartiality when carrying out duties on behalf of GRV or the Club. This is an exciting opportunity for those employed in integrity related roles on raceday – judges, lure drivers, starters and other officials – which may ultimately lead to enhanced training and career opportunities. Further information will be available as the review progresses.
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Industry Consultative Group appointed by Greyhound Racing Victoria Greyhound Racing Victoria has announced the appointment of an Industry Consultative Group (ICG), which will build on the relationship between greyhound owners, trainers and clubs; and the Board of GRV. The functions of the ICG are to advise the Board on matters concerning greyhound racing and welfare, and to facilitate consultation between the Board, participants in the sport and associations.
A look back at the history and heritage of greyhound racing
Mr Carolan said “The ICG includes representatives from across the sport, including owners, trainers, breeders, greyhound clubs and a veterinarian. There is also a good spread of representation from all over Victoria, so that views of regional and metropolitan operators will be heard equally.” “GRV sought nominations from the industry in November and December, and the interest in the group was very encouraging. It’s clear that the greyhound racing industry is as committed as GRV to strengthening greyhound racing and welfare.” In addition the Greyhound Racing Victoria CEO and GRV General Counsel will attend the meetings as required. The ICG has the authority to invite other stakeholders to attend meetings as needed. “Greyhound racing and welfare is of significant value to the state of Victoria” he added. “The sport generates more than $70 million to the economy and in 2014 returned more than $40 million in winnings to owners; and participation in the sport is growing each year.” “Greyhound welfare is always our first operating principle. The ICG shares this belief and much of the work we do will be dedicated to identifying and implementing the best possible welfare management codes.” The Board has appointed the following people to the GRV Industry Consultative Group: Judith Bornstein (Chairperson) - GRV Board John Martin - Clubs nominee Marg Long - Clubs nominee Barbara Backhoy - Veterinarian nominee Sandra Reed - GOTBAV nominee Peter Craig - Participant nominee Leanne Crawford - Participant nominee Daniel Nugent - Participant nominee Steven Clarke - Participant nominee Tracey Corneille - Participant nominee Duane Dalton - Participant nominee Mr Carolan added “Given the circumstances the sport has addressed in the past 12 months, the ICG has a busy agenda and is an integral part of the reformation of Greyhound racing and welfare in Victoria.” Mr Carolan said the Board was appreciative and impressed by the significant number of people who expressed interest in the membership of the ICG and is looking forward to a long association.
Greyhound racing as we know it today was very much the invention of Owen Patrick Smith, an American sports promoter who wanted to stop the killing of rabbits at coursing meets. Around 1910, he developed the mechanical lure and combined it with an oval track to open the world’s first modern greyhound racing track in Emeryville, California in 1919. This new form of greyhound racing became very popular very quickly and by 1925, Smith owned 25 tracks across America and went on to run the International Greyhound Racing Association until his death in 1927, the same year that the mechanical lure or ‘Tin Hare’ as the locals swiftly dubbed it, was introduced to Australia. Here, the Greyhound Coursing Association ran the first tin hare racing meet on 28th May 1927 at what is now Harold Park Racecourse in Sydney and, as in the US, UK and Ireland, the sport rapidly gained many fans with over twenty thousand regularly attending the night meetings at Harold Park. However, following a change of Government and a couple of court rulings, all betting on greyhound racing was banned in NSW in 1928 and the tin hares were left to rust. But following another change in Government, betting on greyhound racing was made legal again in 1931 and meets featuring the tin hare started up again at Harold Park. In Victoria, use of the mechanical lure was legalised in 1956 and introduced at what was then Sandown Park Coursing Club on 8th September 1956, attracting over 6,000 people and 53 bookmakers on the day. Today, the mechanical lure remains central to greyhound racing and while the principle behind Smith’s idea remains the same, they now come in a range of shapes and sizes and often incorporate an air-driven squeaker. And in Victoria, technologies such as hoop arms and new lure materials and shapes are all being trialled to keep Smith’s original tin hare running well into the 21st century.
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RACING CALENDAR
The Racing Calendar is subject to change.
MARCH
GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA
March - April
LEGEND CLUBS BAL
Ballarat
BEN
Bendigo
CRN
Cranbourne
GEL
Geelong
HOR
Horsham
HVL
Healesville
MEA
Meadows
SAP Sandown Park SHP
Shepparton
SLE
Sale
TRA
Traralgon
RACING CALENDAR DATE
GEL Twilight
WGL Warragul WBL
Warrnambool
MEP
Meadows
Tue, 1 Mar Night
SAN Sandown Park
Day
570+ DISTANCE RACING
TIME SLOT TRACK
Wed, 2 Mar
Twilight Night Day
VICBRED
Twilight Thu, 3 Mar Night
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FINISH ON LURE
14
Fri, 4 Mar
Sat, 5 Mar
HOR SLE
MEP
570
1895
Restricted Win Heat 480 (1 - 4 Wins)
480
1325
Restricted Win Heat 440 (1 - 5 Wins)
440
1325
Maiden Heat 440
440
990
Novice Grade 7 600 (Maiden & 1 Win)
600
1525
Grade 5 No Penalty 525
525
1325
Maiden Heat 600
600
1140
520
1325
Provincial Full Stakes
CRN
GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 520 (Vic Bred Only)
TRA
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
SHP
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Full Stakes)
SAN
Special Event 515 (Bitches Only)
515
6260
Restricted Win Final 450 (1 - 4 Wins)
450
1650
Life Members Grade 5 Heat 450
450
1325
Maiden Heat 450 (Vic Bred Only)
450
990
GDR Restricted Win 660 (0 - 6 Wins)($2K Bonus)
660
2925
Grade 5 Final 500
500
1650
Bendigo To The Meadows S/E Heat 500
500
1650
GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 400 (Vic Bred Only)
400
3050
GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 460 (Vic Bred Only)
460
990
Australian Cup S/E Group 1 525 (Maidens Ineligible)(See themeadows.org.au For Entry Details)
525
250000
Australian Stayers Cup S/E Group 1 725 (Maidens Ineligible)
725
100000
GRV VIC BRED Series - S/E Group 3 525 (Vic Bred Only)
525
25000
Special Event 600
600
7200
Special Event 525
525
6260
Grade 5 Heat 525
525
5000
Dual Distance Series - Grade 5 Heat 300 (Must be grade 5 at both HVL distances)
300
660
GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Semi Final 350 (Vic Bred Only)
350
660
Grade 5 No Penalty 595
595
1525
Grade 5 No Penalty 515
515
1325
Restricted Win Final 440 (1 - 5 Wins)
440
1650
Special Event 440 (Bitches Only)
440
1650
Grade 5 Heat 440
440
1325
Maiden Final 440
440
1325
WBL
Twilight
BEN
Night
GEL
Twilight
TRA
MEA
Day SAP Sun, 6 Mar
Day
Special Event 570
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
HVL
Mon, 7 Mar
WINNER
BAL
WBL
Twilight
DISTANCE
BEN
Day
Night
TITLE OF EVENT
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
SLE
BAL
Provincial Full Stakes
Provincial Full Stakes
All Maiden (Half Stakes)
The Racing Calendar is subject to change. DATE
TIME SLOT TRACK Twilight
TRA CRN
Night SHP GEL
Tue, 8 Mar
Twilight
Night Day Twilight
Wed, 9 Mar
HOR
SLE MEP BEN
BAL Night
CRN
Maiden Qualifying Heat 520
520
0
Maiden Qualifying Heat 311
311
0
Matchmaker S/E Heat 450 (Bitches Only)(Vic Bred Only)(Random Guarded Selection Method Applies)
450
1650
Restricted Win 650 (1 - 6 Wins)
650
1525
GDR Grade 5 570 ($2K Bonus)
570
2925
Restricted Win Final 480 (1 - 4 Wins)
480
1650
President's Cup S/E Heat 480
480
1650
Mixed 6/7 410
410
1325
Maiden Heat 440
440
990
GDR Special Event 725 ($2K Bonus)
725
3295
Grade 5 No Penalty 525
525
1325
Maiden Heat 525
525
990
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
LEGEND CLUBS BAL
Ballarat
BEN
Bendigo Cranbourne
Special Event 545 (Vic Bred Only)
545
1650
CRN
GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Heat 390 (Vic Bred Only)
390
1325
GEL
Geelong
Maiden Quali Final 390
390
1325
HOR
Horsham
Maiden Quali Final 450
450
1325
HVL
Healesville
MEA
Meadows
Maiden Heat 450
450
990
GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 520 (Vic Bred Only)
520
3050
Special Event 699 (Maidens Ineligible)
699
1895
Restricted Win 311 (Bitches Only)(1 - 6 Wins)
311
1325
SAP Sandown Park SHP
Shepparton
SLE
Sale
TRA
Traralgon
TRA
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
SHP
Rankings+ Meeting. Grade 5,6 & 7. 390,450 275+, 650 250+. Tier 3 Eligibility N/A.
WBL
Warrnambool
SAN
Launching Pad S/E Heat 515 (1 - 6 Wins)(1 - 30 Starts)(See sandowngreyhounds.com.au For Entry Details)
515
7500
MEP
Meadows
Life Members Grade 5 Final 450
450
3000
SAN Sandown Park
Maiden Final 450 (Vic Bred Only)
450
1325
Matchmaker S/E Final 450 (Bitches Only)(Vic Bred Only)(Random Guarded Selection Method Applies)
450
10000
GDR Mixed 4/5 650 ($2K Bonus)
650
3015
GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Semi Final 460 (Vic Bred Only)
460
1325
President's Cup S/E Final 480
480
15000
Jan Wilson Memorial Special Event 570
570
5600
Restricted Win 570 (0 - 2 Wins)
570
1525
Maiden 410 (0 - 0 Starts)
410
990
Grade 5 Final 525
525
12000
Bendigo To The Meadows S/E Final 525
525
6260
Maiden Final 600
600
5750
GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Final 350 (Vic Bred Only)
350
7500
Dual Distance Series - Grade 5 Final 350 (Must be grade 5 at both HVL distances)
350
825
Grade 6 300 (Bitches Only)
300
660
Grade 5 No Penalty 595
595
1895
Special Event 515 (Bitches Only)
515
1650
S/E Veteran 515
515
1325
Restricted Win 515 (Bitches Only)(1 - 4 Wins)
515
1325
GDR Grade 5 650 ($2K Bonus)
650
2925
GDR Restricted Win 650 (1 - 4 Wins)($2K Bonus)
650
2925
Special Event 520 (Vic Bred Only)
520
1650
Grade 5 Final 440
440
1650
GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 440 (1 - 4 Wins)(1 - 14 Starts)(Vic Bred Only)
440
1325
GDR Mixed 4/5 665 ($2K Bonus)
665
3015
Glenview Cup S/E Heat 395
395
1650
Grade 5 Heat 595
595
1525
GRV VIC BRED Series - Distance Restricted Win Heat 650 (0 - 6 Wins)(No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only)
650
1525
Grade 7 Heat 450
450
1325
Mixed 6/7 596
596
760
Mixed 6/7 680
680
760
570
1895
WBL BEN
Twilight Night
Twilight
SHP GEL
HOR
Sat, 12 Mar Night
MEA
Day SAP Sun, 13 Mar
Twilight
SLE
Day
BAL
Twilight
TRA
Night
Twilight
SHP
GEL
WGL Warragul
Provincial Full Stakes
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
570+ DISTANCE RACING
VICBRED
FINISH ON LURE
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HVL
Tue, 15 Mar
WINNER
Day
Night
Mon, 14 Mar
DISTANCE
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Twilight Thu, 10 Mar
Fri, 11 Mar
TITLE OF EVENT
GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA
MARCH
Mon, 7 Mar
RACING CALENDAR
Rankings+ Meeting. Grade 5,6 & 7. 400,460 300+, 520 275+, 596,680 250+. Tier 3 Eligibility N/A. HOR
Special Event 570
15
RACING CALENDAR
GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA DATE
TIME SLOT TRACK
MARCH
Twilight Tue, 15 Mar
Night
WGL
Day
MEP
Twilight
WBL
Wed, 16 Mar
BAL Night
LEGEND
CRN
CLUBS BAL
HOR
Ballarat
BEN
Bendigo
CRN
Cranbourne
GEL
Geelong
HOR
Horsham
HVL
Healesville
MEA
Meadows
Day Twilight Thu, 17 Mar Night
SAP Sandown Park SHP
Shepparton
SLE
Sale
TRA
Traralgon
Day Fri, 18 Mar
WGL Warragul WBL
Warrnambool
MEP
Meadows
SAN Sandown Park
570+
Sat, 19 Mar
Twilight
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1650
S/E Veteran 460
460
1325
Grade 5 No Penalty 600
600
1525
Grade 5 Heat 525 (No City Wins)
525
1325
GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Final 390 (Vic Bred Only)
390
4000
Restricted Win Heat 450 (1 - 4 Wins)
450
1325
Grade 5 390 (Bitches Only)
390
1325
Maiden Final 450
450
1325
Restricted Win Heat 520 (Bitches Only)(1 - 4 Wins)
520
1325
Maiden Quali Final 520
520
1325
Maiden Quali Final 311
311
1325
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
425
990
515
10000
Launching Pad Consolation S/E Heat 515 (Best 32 Who Did Not Progress To Semi Finals)(Automatically Nominated From Heats)
515
7000
Mixed 4/5 350 (Bitches Only)
350
700
S/E Veteran 350
350
660
Grade 7 350 (Vic Bred Only)
350
660
Gold Rush Maiden Heat 425
425
990
GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Final 460 (Vic Bred Only)
460
7500
Special Event 460 (Vic Bred Only)
460
1650
Maiden Qualifying Heat 390
390
0
Maiden Qualifying Heat 450
450
0
Glenview Cup S/E Final 395
395
7000
GDR Mixed 4/5 665 ($2K Bonus)
665
3015
Grade 5 Final 595
595
1895
Free For All 525 (Grade 4 or Better)
525
1650
Special Event 600
600
7200
Maiden Final 525
525
5000
GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 525 (1 - 4 Wins)(15+ Starts)(Vic Bred Only)
525
5000
Belle of Bendigo Restricted Win Heat 425 (Bitches Only)(3 - 6 Wins)
425
1325
Beau of Bendigo Restricted Win Heat 425 (Dogs Only)(3 - 6 Wins)
425
1325
Novice Heat 715 (Maiden & 1 Win)
715
1525
Grade 5 No Penalty 515
515
1325
GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Final 440 (1 - 4 Wins)(1 - 14 Starts)(Vic Bred Only)
440
4000
GRV VIC BRED Series - Distance S/E Heat 650 (Less Than $25000)(Vic Bred Only)
650
1895
Maiden Final 440
440
1325
GRV VIC BRED Series - Distance Restricted Win Final 650 (0 - 6 Wins)(No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only)
650
5000
Special Event 390 (Vic Bred Only)
390
1650
Grade 7 Final 450
450
1650
S/E Veteran 450
450
1325
Grade 5 Final 480
480
1650
Restricted Win 410 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)
410
1325
Grade 5 Heat 400
400
1325
Grade 5 No Penalty 600
600
1525
Grade 5 No Penalty 525
525
1325
Maiden Heat 525
525
990
Grade 5 425 (Vic Bred Only)
425
1325
Gold Rush Maiden Semi Final 425
425
1325
Grade 5 Heat 500
500
1325
Maiden 660
660
1140
Restricted Win Final 450 (1 - 4 Wins)
450
1650
S/E Veteran 450
450
1325
Restricted Win Final 520 (Bitches Only)(1 - 4 Wins)
520
3000
SAN
HVL BEN
TRA
MEA
Day SAP
SLE
Day
BAL
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Twilight
TRA
Rankings+ Meeting. Grade 5,6 & 7. 315,395 300+, 525 275+, 595,665 250+. Tier 3 Eligibility N/A.
Mon, 21 Mar Night
SHP
GEL Twilight Night Day
Twilight
Night
16
400
Launching Pad S/E Semi Final 515 (1 - 6 Wins)(1 - 30 Starts)(See sandowngreyhounds.com.au For Entry Details)
BEN
Wed, 23 Mar
2925
Special Event 400 (Vic Bred Only)
Gold Rush Maiden Heat 425
VICBRED
Tue, 22 Mar
680
All Maiden (Half Stakes)
BAL
Twilight
1325
GDR Novice Grade 7 680 (Maiden & 1 Win)($2K Bonus)
SHP
DISTANCE RACING
FINISH ON LURE
WINNER
480
BEN
Morning
Sun, 20 Mar
TITLE OF EVENT
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
GEL
Night
DISTANCE
Grade 5 Heat 480
WGL
Night
Twilight
The Racing Calendar is subject to change.
HOR WGL MEP
BEN
BAL CRN
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
The Racing Calendar is subject to change. DATE Wed, 23 Mar
RACING CALENDAR
TIME SLOT TRACK
TITLE OF EVENT
WINNER
520
3000
Restricted Win 520 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)
520
1325
Free For All 425 (Grade 4 or Better)
425
1650
Restricted Win 660 (0 - 6 Wins)
660
1525
S/E Veteran 425
425
1325
Maiden 500
500
990
Launching Pad S/E Group 2 515 (1 - 6 Wins)(1 - 30 Starts)(See sandowngreyhounds.com.au For Entry Details)
515
150000
Easter Gift Group Listed 515
515
25000
Launching Pad Consolation S/E Final 515 (Best 32 Who Did Not Progress To Semi Finals)(Automatically Nominated From Heats)
515
15000
Grade 5 Heat 595
595
5750
Mixed 6/7 660
660
1525
Mixed 6/7 425
425
1325
Mixed 6/7 500
500
1325
GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Final 525 (1 - 4 Wins)(15+ Starts)(Vic Bred Only)
525
10000
Grade 5 Final 525 (No City Wins)
525
6260
GEL
Geelong
GDR Stayers Cup Special Event 660 ($2K Bonus)
660
12000
HOR
Horsham
Gold Rush Maiden Final 425
425
10000
HVL
Healesville
3000
MEA
Meadows
SAP Sandown Park
CRN
Day
WGL
All Maiden (Half Stakes)
Twilight
SHP
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Thu, 24 Mar Night SAN
Twilight
BEN
Sat, 26 Mar Night
MEA
Easter Cup Special Event 500 BEN Sun, 27 Mar
500
1650
Grade 5 425 (Vic Bred Only)
425
1325
GDR Mixed 4/5 595 ($2K Bonus)
595
3015
WBL
Warrnambool
Grade 5 Heat 515 (No City Wins)
515
1325
MEP
Meadows
SLE
GRV VIC BRED Series - Distance S/E Final 650 (Less Than $25000)(Vic Bred Only)
650
5000
SAN Sandown Park
450
1325
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Night
SHP
Shepparton to The Meadows Grade 5 Heat 450 (No City Wins)
GEL
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
HOR
Provincial Full Stakes
WGL
Day
MEP
Twilight
TRA
CRN
400
1650
Restricted Win Heat 460 (1 - 6 Wins)
460
1325
Restricted Win 400 (Bitches Only)(1 - 6 Wins)
400
1325
Grade 5 Heat 725 (No City Wins)
725
1525
Grade 5 No Penalty 525
525
1325
GDR Novice Grade 7 660 (Maiden & 1 Win)($2K Bonus)
660
2925
Maiden Quali Final 390
390
1325
Maiden Quali Final 450
450
1325
Dual Distance Grade 5 Heat 390
390
1325
GDR Mixed 4/5 699 ($2K Bonus)
699
3015
Above All 2016 CRN Cup Winner S/E Heat 520 (0 - 5 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)
520
1650
Mixed 4/5 520 (Bitches Only)
520
1405
Grade 5 Final 595
595
12000
Novice Final 715 (Maiden & 1 Win)
715
7200
Grade 5 Final 515 (No City Wins)
515
6260
GOTBA Cup Grade 5 Heat 515 (No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only)(refer to www.gotbav.org.au for details)
515
5000
GDR Restricted Win 650 (1 - 4 Wins)($2K Bonus)
650
2925
Special Event 450 (Vic Bred Only)
450
1650
Maiden 450 (Bitches Only)
450
990
Mixed 4/5 300 (Bitches Only)
300
700
S/E Veteran 350
350
660
Grade 5 520 (Bitches Only)(Vic Bred Only)
520
1325
Grade 7 Heat 400
400
1325
Grade 5 595
595
1525
Grade 5 665
665
1525
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Day
WGL
Rankings+ Meeting. Grade 5,6 & 7. 400, 460 275+, 680 250+. Tier 3 Eligibility N/A.
SHP
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
SAN Night WBL
Day
HVL
Twilight
WBL
Night
GEL
Twilight
TRA
Shepparton
SLE
Sale
TRA
Traralgon
WGL Warragul
570+ DISTANCE RACING
Grade 5 Final 400
Twilight
SHP
Provincial Full Stakes
VICBRED
FINISH ON LURE
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BAL Night
Sat, 2 Apr
Cranbourne
Grade 5 Final 500
Tue, 29 Mar
Fri, 1 Apr
CRN
3000
BAL
Thu, 31 Mar
Bendigo
3000
TRA
Wed, 30 Mar
Ballarat
BEN
425
Day
Night
BAL
425
Twilight
Twilight
CLUBS
Beau of Bendigo Restricted Win Final 425 (Dogs Only)(3 - 6 Wins)
SAP
Mon, 28 Mar
LEGEND
Belle of Bendigo Restricted Win Final 425 (Bitches Only)(3 - 6 Wins)
Day
Twilight
500
MARCH
DISTANCE
Easter Gift Free For All 520 (Grade 4 or Better)
Night
BEN
GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA
17
RACING CALENDAR
GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA DATE
TIME SLOT TRACK Twilight
APRIL
Sat, 2 Apr
Night
DISTANCE
WINNER
GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 525 (Vic Bred Only)
525
1325
Shepparton to The Meadows Grade 5 Final 525 (No City Wins)
525
6260
Maiden Final 525
525
5000
Grade 5 No Penalty 595 (250+ Ranking)
595
1525
S/E Veteran 515
515
1325
GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Heat 515 (Vic Bred Only)
515
1325
Maiden Heat 515
515
990
Maiden Qualifying Heat 520
520
0
Maiden Qualifying Heat 311
311
0
SHP
Restricted Win Heat 450 (1 - 4 Wins)
450
1325
GEL
All Maiden (Half Stakes)
HOR
Provincial Full Stakes GDR Restricted Win 680 (0 - 6 Wins)($2K Bonus)
680
2925
Free For All 460 (Grade 4 or Better)
460
1650
Restricted Win Final 460 (1 - 6 Wins)
460
1650
Maiden Heat 460
460
990
GDR Grade 5 600 ($2K Bonus)
600
2925
Grade 5 Heat 525 (No City Wins)
525
1325
Above All 2016 CRN Cup Winner S/E Final 520 (0 - 5 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)
520
5000
Special Event 311 (Maidens Ineligible)(Vic Bred Only)
311
1650
Restricted Win Heat 520 (2 - 8 Wins)
520
1325
Dual Distance Grade 5 Final 450
450
1650
Special Event 450 (Vic Bred Only)
450
1650
Maiden Heat 390
390
990
GOTBA Cup Grade 5 Final 515 (No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only)(refer to www.gotbav.org.au for details)
515
12000
GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Final 515 (Vic Bred Only)
515
10000
Grade 5 Heat 715
715
5750
Maiden Final 515
515
5000
Ron Nestor Memorial Grade 5 Heat 515 (MEA 525 SAN 515)(Max 32)(Must be Grade 5 at MEA & SAN)(Final at MEA)
515
5000
Restricted Win 650 (1 - 4 Wins)
650
1525
GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 450 (Vic Bred Only)
450
1325
Grade 6 Heat 390
390
1325
Special Event 650 (275+ Ranking)
650
1895
S/E Heat 440 (275+ Ranking)
440
1650
S/E Heat 520 (275+ Ranking)
520
1650
Special Event 460 (Bitches Only)
460
1650
Grade 7 Final 400
400
1650
Restricted Win 680 (1 - 4 Wins)
680
1525
Mixed 4/5 Heat 520
520
1405
GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 525 (Vic Bred Only)
525
3050
GDR Mixed 4/5 595 ($2K Bonus)
595
3015
Maiden Heat 525
525
990
Grade 5 Final 725 (No City Wins)
725
7200
Ron Nestor Memorial Grade 5 Heat 525 (MEA 525 SAN 515)(Max 32)(Must be Grade 5 at MEA & SAN)(Final at MEA)
525
5000
Novice Heat 595 (Maiden & 1 Win)
595
1525
Grade 5 No Penalty 595 (250+ Ranking)
595
1525
Grade 5 No Penalty 515 (250+ Ranking)
515
1325
Special Event 440 (Vic Bred Only)
440
1650
GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 440 (Vic Bred Only)
440
1325
650
3295
TRA MEA HVL
Sun, 3 Apr
Day
Twilight
LEGEND
Ballarat
BEN
Bendigo
CRN
Cranbourne
GEL
Geelong
HOR
Horsham
HVL
Healesville
MEA
Meadows
Day
BAL
Rankings+ Meeting. Grade 5,6 & 7. 390,450,545 275+, 660 250+. Tier 3 Eligibility N/A.
Twilight
TRA
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Twilight
CRN
Tue, 5 Apr Night
WGL
SAP Sandown Park SHP
Shepparton
SLE
Sale
TRA
Traralgon
Day
Twilight
WGL Warragul WBL
Warrnambool
MEP
Meadows
Night
570+ DISTANCE RACING
VICBRED
MEP
CRN
Wed, 6 Apr
SAN Sandown Park
BAL BEN
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Day
WGL
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Twilight
SHP
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Full Stakes)
SAN
Thu, 7 Apr Night
WBL
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FINISH ON LURE
Day
Fri, 8 Apr
Twilight
Night
Twilight
SLE BEN
GEL
TRA
Sat, 9 Apr Night
MEA BEN
Day Sun, 10 Apr
Mon, 11 Apr
18
Provincial Half Stakes
Provincial Full Stakes
Night
BAL
SAP
TITLE OF EVENT
SLE
Mon, 4 Apr
CLUBS
The Racing Calendar is subject to change.
SAP
Provincial Full Stakes
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Twilight
SLE
Day
BAL
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Twilight
TRA
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Night
SHP
GDR Special Event 650 ($2K Bonus)
The Racing Calendar is subject to change. DATE Mon, 11 Apr
TIME SLOT TRACK Night
Tue, 12 Apr Night
Day Twilight Wed, 13 Apr
SHP
WINNER
390
1650
Restricted Win Final 450 (1 - 4 Wins)
450
1650
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
HOR
Provincial Full Stakes
SLE
Maiden Qualifying Heat 440
440
0
Maiden Final 460
460
1325
Restricted Win 400 (1 - 3 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)
400
1325
Damsels Dash Special Event 525 (Bitches Only)
525
1650
Grade 5 Heat 600 (No City Wins)
600
1525
Grade 5 No Penalty 525 (250+ Ranking)
525
1325
Grade 5 Heat 450
450
1325
Maiden Final 390
390
1325
Restricted Win Final 520 (2 - 8 Wins)
520
3000
GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Heat 520 (Vic Bred Only)
520
1325
Maiden Quali Final 520
520
1325
Maiden Quali Final 311
311
1325
WGL
MEP BEN BAL
CRN
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
LEGEND CLUBS BAL
Ballarat
BEN
Bendigo
CRN
Cranbourne
GEL
Geelong
Day
WGL
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
HOR
Horsham
Twilight
SHP
Rankings+ Meeting. Grade 5,6 & 7. 390,450 300+, 650 250+. Tier 3 Eligibility N/A.
HVL
Healesville
Grade 5 Final 715
12000
MEA
Meadows
SAP Sandown Park
Thu, 14 Apr
SAN Night WBL Day
WBL
Twilight
BEN
Night
GEL
Fri, 15 Apr
Twilight
TRA
Night
MEA
Sat, 16 Apr
HVL Day
Sun, 17 Apr
Twilight
Day
SLE
Novice Final 595 (Maiden & 1 Win)
595
7200
GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 515 (Vic Bred Only)
515
5000
GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 450 (Vic Bred Only)
450
3050
Grade 6 Final 390
390
1650
Restricted Win 650 (1 - 4 Wins)
650
1525
WBL
Warrnambool
GDR Restricted Win 660 (0 - 6 Wins)($2K Bonus)
660
2925
MEP
Meadows
Restricted Win Heat 425 (2 - 6 Wins)
425
1325
SAN Sandown Park
Mixed 4/5 Final 520
520
1650
S/E Veteran 400
400
1325
Maiden 596
596
1140
Restricted Win Heat 525 (1 - 6 Wins)
525
1325
Maiden Final 525
525
1325
Ron Nestor Memorial Grade 5 Final 525 (MEA 525 SAN 515)(Max 32)(Must be Grade 5 at MEA & SAN)(Final at MEA)
525
12000
Grade 5 Final 525 (No City Wins)
525
6260
Grade 5 Heat 525 (Vic Bred Only)
525
5000
Mixed 4/5 350 (Bitches Only)
350
700
GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 300 (Vic Bred Only)
300
660
Novice Heat 350 (Maiden & 1 Win)
350
660
Grade 5 No Penalty 595 (250+ Ranking)
595
1525
Grade 5 515 (Bitches Only)
515
1325
S/E Veteran 515
515
1325
GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 440 (Vic Bred Only)
440
3050
S/E Final 440 (275+ Ranking)
440
1650
S/E Final 520 (275+ Ranking)
520
1650
Grade 5 Heat 520
520
1325
Restricted Win Heat 440 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)
440
1325
Maiden Quali Final 440
440
1325
450
3000
Grade 5 No Penalty 600 (250+ Ranking)
600
1525
Grade 5 No Penalty 525 (250+ Ranking)
525
1325
Maiden Heat 525
525
990
GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Final 520 (Vic Bred Only)
520
4000
GDR Mixed 4/5 699 ($2K Bonus)
699
3015
Winning Post Photographics and Supplies Grade 5 Heat 520
520
1325
Warrnambool Classic S/E Heat 450 (Whelped on/after 1/7/2013)(Nominate Through WBL Club, Conditions Apply)
450
3000
BAL
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Twilight
TRA
All Maiden (Half Stakes)
Night
SHP
Provincial Full Stakes
GEL
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
WBL
Warrnambool Classic S/E Heat 450 (Whelped on/after 1/7/2013)(Nominate Through WBL Club, Conditions Apply)
Night
WGL
Provincial Full Stakes
Day
MEP
Twilight
Twilight
Night
BEN CRN WBL
715
Rankings+ Meeting. Grade 5,6 & 7. 425,500 275+, 660 250+. Tier 3 Eligibility N/A.
SHP
Shepparton
SLE
Sale
TRA
Traralgon
WGL Warragul
570+ DISTANCE RACING
VICBRED
FINISH ON LURE
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SAP
Wed, 20 Apr
DISTANCE
Special Event 390 (Vic Bred Only)
GEL
Night
Tue, 19 Apr
TITLE OF EVENT
GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA
APRIL
Twilight
Mon, 18 Apr
RACING CALENDAR
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RACING CALENDAR
GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA
DISTANCE
WINNER
Free For All 450 (Grade 4 or Better)
450
1650
Grade 5 Final 450
450
1650
Mixed 6/7 660
660
1525
Maiden 450 (Bitches Only)
450
990
GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 515 (Vic Bred Only)
515
9060
Special Event 595
595
7200
Special Event 715
715
7200
425
1650
Maiden Qualifying Heat 390
390
0
Maiden Qualifying Heat 450
450
0
Restricted Win Final 525 (1 - 6 Wins)
525
1650
GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Heat 395 (Vic Bred Only)
395
1325
Grade 5 Final 525 (Vic Bred Only)
525
12000
Grade 5 Final 600 (No City Wins)
600
7200
GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 300 (Vic Bred Only)
300
2225
ANZAC Sprint - Special Event 350
350
1700
Novice Final 350 (Maiden & 1 Win)
350
825
Grade 5 No Penalty 595 (250+ Ranking)
595
1525
Grade 5 No Penalty 515 (250+ Ranking)
515
1325
WGL Warragul
GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 515 (Vic Bred Only)
515
990
WBL
Warrnambool
Grade 5 Final 520
520
1650
MEP
Meadows
Restricted Win Final 440 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)
440
1650
GRV VIC BRED Series - Distance Restricted Win Heat 650 (0 - 6 Wins)(No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only)
650
1525
S/E Veteran 440
440
1325
Mixed 6/7 650
650
1525
GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 450 (Vic Bred Only)
450
1325
Grade 5 680
680
1525
Grade 5 Heat 460
460
1325
Grade 7 Heat 460
460
1325
Grade 5 Heat 725 (No City Wins)
725
1525
Grade 5 No Penalty 600 (250+ Ranking)
600
1525
Grade 5 No Penalty 525 (250+ Ranking)
525
1325
Winning Post Photographics and Supplies Grade 5 Final 520
520
3000
GRV VIC BRED Series - Distance S/E Heat 699 (Less Than $25000)(Vic Bred Only)
699
1895
Warrnambool Cup S/E Heat 450
450
5000
Warrnambool Classic S/E Semi Final 450 (Whelped on/after 1/7/2013)(Nominate Through WBL Club, Conditions Apply)
450
3000
Maiden Quali Final 390
390
1325
Maiden Quali Final 450
450
1325
Bendigo Roses S/E Heat 425 (Bitches Only)(Whelped on/after 01/02/2014)
425
1650
Grade 5 500 (Vic Bred Only)
500
1325
Special Event 520 (Vic Bred Only)
520
1650
Maiden Heat 400 (Vic Bred Only)
400
990
Traralgon Distance Cup Special Event 665
665
7000
GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Final 395 (Vic Bred Only)
395
4000
GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 525 (1 - 4 Wins)(1 - 14 Starts)(Vic Bred Only)
525
1325
Maiden Heat 525
525
990
Special Event 600
600
7200
Maiden Final 525
525
5000
APRIL
DATE
TIME SLOT TRACK
The Racing Calendar is subject to change.
WGL
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Twilight
SHP
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
BAL
Thu, 21 Apr Night
SAN
Fri, 22 Apr
LEGEND CLUBS BAL
Day
HOR
Provincial Full Stakes
Twilight
BEN
Restricted Win Final 425 (2 - 6 Wins)
Night
GEL
Provincial Full Stakes
Morning
BAL
Ballarat
BEN
Bendigo
CRN
Cranbourne
GEL
Geelong
HOR
Horsham
HVL
Healesville
MEA
Meadows
Sat, 23 Apr
Twilight Night
TRA MEA
HVL
SAP Sandown Park SHP
Day
Shepparton
SLE
Sale
TRA
Traralgon
Twilight
570+ DISTANCE RACING
SAP
Sun, 24 Apr
SAN Sandown Park
Mon, 25 Apr
BAL
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Twilight
TRA
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Night
SHP
FINISH ON LURE
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GEL
Rankings+ Meeting. Grade 5,6 & 7. 400,460 300+, 520 275+, 596,680 250+. Tier 3 Eligibility N/A.
HOR
Provincial Full Stakes
Tue, 26 Apr Night
20
SLE
Day
Twilight VICBRED
Day
Wed, 27 Apr
Twilight
WGL
MEP BEN CRN
Night WBL
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Day
WGL
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Twilight
SHP
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Thu, 28 Apr Night
Fri, 29 Apr
TITLE OF EVENT
Day
BAL SAN
Metropolitan Full Stakes
Day
HOR
Provincial Full Stakes
Twilight
BEN
Night
Twilight
GEL
TRA
Sat, 30 Apr Night
MEA
MARCH / APRIL 2016
GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS & INTEGRITY DEPARTMENT January / February Activity Report
RADB Hearings Concluded
RACING STATISTICS - January 2016 Marring:
14
Fail To Chase:
34
Satisfactory Trials Cleared:
35
Satisfactory Trials Not Cleared:
3
SWABS
802
Race Meeting Swabs:
715
Out of Competition Swabs:
80
Elective
2
Positive Swab Results:
4
Kennel Inspections Total
55
No Person Home
3
Robert Wilson - GAR 106 (1)(d) in that he being a registered person, did on or about 24 September 2015 fail to seek veterinary attention when necessary for a greyhound that was in his care and custody, that had significant injuries to its neck; and GAR 106 (2) in that Mr. Wilson being a registered trainer, did on or about 24 September 2015 fail to exercise such reasonable care necessary to prevent the greyhound which was in his care and custody from being subjected to unnecessary pain or suffering. Hearing held 16 February 2016. The RADB disqualified Mr Wilson for 2 months, effective 16 February 2016. Shane Witney – GAR 86 (p) - being a registered Trainer did disobey the lawful order of Animal Welfare Officer Mr. Adam Evans issued on Thursday, 16 July 2015, by having more than the allowed number of greyhounds in his possession at his training property. Hearing held 16 February 2016. The RADB fined Mr Witney $200.
Stewards Inquiries Concluded POSITIVE SWABS
David Dawson – GAR 86 (q) Did on 20 November 2015, being a registered greyhound trainer and member of the Warragul Greyhound Racing Club and having access to the Darnum Slip Track allow a disqualified person, to cover a security camera in his presence, such conduct being detrimental or prejudicial to the interest, image or control of greyhound racing. Inquiry held 5 and 12 January 2016. Stewards disqualified Mr Dawson for 12 months. Mr Dawson has appealed to the RADB and been granted a stay of the penalty pending determination of the Appeal.
TOTAL MONTHLY KENNEL INSPECTIONS (WHOLE MONTHS)
From time to time the GRV Integrity department releases important information in relation to new policies, guidelines and any other ‘Steward’ related matters. This information can be found on the FastTrack website under the ‘Stewards’ tab and then selecting the ‘General Alerts’ page.
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GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA
WHELPING REPORT
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LATEST LITTERS SIRE
BARCIA BALE
DAM
WHELPED
DESCRIPTION
BORN ALI
Mar 08, 2016 4 Males 2 Females
SUBURB
TELEPHONE FS FACILITY
WARRNAMBOOL
03 5562 2466 THE VET GROUP
IMA PEARL
Mar 01, 2016 3 Males 5 Females
SEAN CACHIA
ANAKIE
BELLA INFRARED
CAIRNLEA LAYLA
Mar 08, 2016 3 Males 6 Females
PETER HUBBARD
Grassmere
0429 992 625 THE VET GROUP
BIG DADDY COOL
YO GABBA GABBA
Mar 09, 2016 2 Males 5 Females
DONNA CRAIG
HEATHCOTE
03 5433 3355 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE
BUCK FEVER
JADA KATE
Feb 25, 2016
MARGARET SHAW
YARRAWONGA
0434 145 376 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE
COSMIC CHIEF
CRUISE ON
Mar 03, 2016 5 Males 6 Females
FRAN LEE
Feb 26, 2016
COSMIC RUMBLE
1 Males 2 Females
2 Males 2 Females
MISS HARMONY
Mar 04, 2016 4 Males 2 Females
SELECT OCTANE
Mar 01, 2016
DESTINI FIREBALL
FOXY BLING
DYNA DOUBLE ONE
MISS MONTEYA
2 Males
Mar 02, 2016 4 Males 2 Females Feb 19, 2016 Feb 19, 2016
4 Males 4 Females
DYNA STEAL
SMART BABE
5 Males1 Females
FABREGAS
BUBBLES DEVERE
Mar 05, 2016 4 Males 4 Females
GOLDEN MELENI
Mar 04, 2016 3 Males 5 Females
HEIDI GO SEEK
Feb 21, 2016
6 Males 2 Females
KENJU
Feb 22, 2016
5 Males 6 Females 5 Males 1 Females
FERNANDO BALE
KELSOS FUSILEER
KILTAH MAGIC
Feb 27, 2016
WHY NOT BEV
Mar 01, 2016 5 Males 3 Females
BLONDE OASIS
Mar 05, 2016 5 Males 4 Females
TAMBO (SYN) JENNIFER ROWLEY MARY HAMILTON WHAT FOUR (SYN) RAYMOND BREWER
DENISON
0400 332 046 CRAIGIEBURN ANIMAL HOSPITAL
0419 354 176 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC
INVERGORDON
0423 651 592 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE
CAMPERDOWN
0439 933 863 TERANG VETERINARY CLINIC
DARREN BAIN
ROWVILLE
0411 139 213 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC
DAVID WILLCOCKS
DANDENONG NORTH
0434639599 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC
ROSE GEALL
LARA
OUR FAMILY (SYN) BRIAN SELLECK BEV AND DANIEL (SYN) BEVERLEY PELL MARLIE (SYN) JULIE GRINDLEY CEEJAYO (SYN) ANGELA LANGTON MARLIE (SYN)
0413 363 331 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE
TOORADIN
0431 110 261
TOOLLEEN
0448 215 464 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE
GLADYSDALE ANAKIE
0407 661 552 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC 0418 490 270 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE
GLADYSDALE
0407 661 552 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC
MICHAEL CHILCOTT
HEATHCOTE
0409 054 757 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE
GAIL CARTER
DEVON MEADOWS
0415 124 205 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC
TOOLLEEN
0430 025 547 CRAIGIEBURN ANIMAL HOSPITAL 0421 066 622 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE
JULIE GRINDLEY
ROYCE AND JOSH KEIRL (SYN) ROYCE KEIRL
KILTY LAD
HARD STUFF
Feb 23, 2016
4 Males 4 Females
MICHAEL HARVIE
DROMANA
KINLOCH BRAE
CAMBO'S LADY
Feb 18, 2016
4 Males
DANIEL MIZZI
SALE
0428 145 849 MAFFRA VETERINARY CENTRE
KIOWA PRODUCER
BARKARDI GIRL
Feb 19, 2016
5 Males 5 Females
STEPHEN PERRY
NEERIM SOUTH
0427 314 441 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC
DEVON MEADOWS
0409 545 193 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC
MAGIC SPRITE MY BRO FABIO
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BREEDER
NOEL MUGAVIN
JOSIE BALE
Mar 01, 2016 2 Males 9 Females
BAMBINA
Mar 01, 2016 6 Males 4 Females
RENEGADE (SYN) BRADLEY HILL BETHANY DAPIRAN
NORTHWOOD
0450 178 856 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE
LEVER FOOTPRINT
Mar 04, 2016 7 Males 4 Females
SEAN CACHIA
ANAKIE
PARADISE MADISON
NOELA'S DREAM
Mar 16, 2016 3 Males 2 Females
ALAN HINCHCLIFFE
KYABRAM
0400 332 046 CRAIGIEBURN ANIMAL HOSPITAL 0412 389 290 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE
VEE MAN VANE
NALA'S HEART
Mar 10, 2016 2 Males 4 Females
ROBERT HANDYSIDE
MURTOA
0448 212 461 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE
MARCH / APRIL 2016
GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA
CLUB NEWS Craig Armstead - General Manager Club Development & Member Services
Monthly Report Late February and early March is the time of the year that The Meadows present amazing greyhound racing, and this year they will showcase their fantastic new facilities following the successful completion of a $2 million infrastructure project last year. The project was jointly funded by the State government, the Club and GRV and provides many new rooms and facilities for all patrons. We experienced amazing Group 1 racing with The Zoom Top, The Rookie Rebel, The Temlee, Australian Stayers Final and of course, the Australian Cup. It was free entry for all 3 race meetings, and there were so many activities for all those in attendance, especially the kids. This included appearances from the Transformers, activities with Kelly Sports, a Taylor Swift tribute show, and the Minions movie screening. And one lucky winner won a $45,000 prize!
Q & A with Cranbourne GRC Manager Tony Mitchell Tony Mitchell has been Manager for only around 14 months, so Greyhound Monthly Victoria wanted to find out where he came from and how he’s settling in. What other industries have you been involved with?
looking at it from a club point of view is onward and upward. What can people expect from a typical race night at Cranbourne?
I started with the National Bank and worked with them for 20 years. After that I went into a Hard Rock Quarry Business for 10 years then I owned an import tile business for seven. I have been in general manager and CEO roles for the past six years.
Race nights are always Wednesday’s but we try to have a couple of events on weekends and I hope to increase that. We have VIRF funding of buses to come here to gather other groups and families to enjoy the experience of greyhound racing.
What influenced your decision to work in the greyhound industry?
What dining options are available at Cranbourne Greyhound Racing Club?
I suppose the challenge, something different and the chance to get involved with sport. I have been involved in footy for a long time in an active role as a CEO of a not-for-profit so that pushed me towards it.
We have a lot of options available; we have sit down meals where you can pre-book but most of the time people buy on the night.
Has the role been a steep learning curve for you? It has been a massive learning curve. We have had our challenges over the past 12 months, but the way we are
What are the plans for the club going forward? On the weekends we try and get extra meets so I hope to get us up to about 76 meetings next year so we can encourage more people to attend the place and use these great facilities. 23
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GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA
GAP UPDATE
T-Bone D.O.B: 21/02/2012 Race name: HENRY HENRIQUES
Greyhound Adoption Program
All greyhounds adopted from GAP are de-sexed, vaccinated, micro-chipped, wormed, and health checked. During the foster process they quickly and easily make the transition from being a racing animal to pet. Such is the stringent nature of the GAP assessment processes that the Victorian government legislates that greyhounds successfully passing through GAP no longer have to be muzzled in public.
Pre-Entry Assessment
T-Bone is a happy chap with a sunny disposition. He is quiet, but can be strong on the lead at times. He would be best suited to a home with older children. T-Bone is NOT cat friendly. T-BONE IS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION NOW!
Dusty D.O.B: 04/02/2014
Telephone:
(03) 5799 0166
Dusty is an outgoing happy puppy who can be boisterous at times, but he just loves to play! His carer describes him as a charming goof who is friendly and happy with puppyish tendencies. Dusty needs to go to a home with another dog for company. Dusty is NOT cat friendly.
Website:
gap.grv.org.au
DUSTY IS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION NOW!
NOTE: The entry fee for greyhounds into the GAP has been waived permanently 298 Goulburn Valley Highway Seymour, VIC 3661
Email: Mobile: Postal:
gap@grv.org.au 0419 139 533 PO Box 785,
Guy
Seymour, VIC 3661
D.O.B: 23/12/2012
Larissa Darragh - GAP Manager To enter a greyhound in for a GAP pre-entry assessment, owners and trainers must ring GAP on 5799 0166 to book their greyhounds a place. Each individual will have the opportunity to book up to three greyhounds per session. It is advised that owners and trainers ensure they are aware of the times, dates and locations that bookings are being taken, as spots are limited per session. Please refer to schedule.
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Race name: TEAR AWAY GUY You won't be able to tear away from this Guy when you meet him! He is a lovely, playful and affectionate dog who can sometimes forget his size! His favourite thing is to zoom around the yard playing with everyone he meets! He'd suit living in a family with school aged kids. GUY IS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION NOW!
LOCATION
TESTING DAY
BOOKING TIME TAKEN VIA PHONE
MEADOWS
Tuesday 3rd May 2016 – (9am to 12pm)
Tuesday 5th April 2016 (from 9am)
GAP
Monday 9th May 2016 - (9am to 12pm)
Tuesday 12th April 2016 (from 9am)
BENDIGO
Monday 16th May 2016– (11am to 2pm)
Tuesday 19th April 2016 (from 9am)
GEELONG
Tuesday 17th May 2016 - (10am to 1pm)
Tuesday 19th April 2016 (from 9am)
SANDOWN
Monday 23rd May 2016 - (9am to 12pm)
Tuesday 26th April 2016 (from 9am)
GAP
Tuesday 24th May 2016 - (9am to 12pm)
Tuesday 26th April 2016 (from 9am)
SHEPPARTON
Monday 30th May 2016 - (10am to 1pm)
Tuesday 3rd May 2016 (from 9am)
MEADOWS
Tuesday 31st May 2016 - (9am to 12pm)
Tuesday 3rd May 2016 (from 9am)
For more information visit GAP.GRV.ORG.AU or call 5799 0166 to book your greyhound a spot
MARCH / APRIL 2016
GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA
GRV Staff celebrate 20 years of GAP
20 years and 6100 dogs on, the GAP keeps growing by Renn Barker
When Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) opened the doors of its Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP) in 1996, it was confident there were good homes out there for retired racing greyhounds, but few could have guessed just how many. At the end of its first full year of operation GAP had placed 35 greyhounds with new owners, which was felt to be a good start. Two decades on and GAP has now re-homed over 6,100 greyhounds, including a record 847 in 2015 alone, making it one of the largest and most successful programs of its type in the world. Along the way, GAP also introduced innovations such as the Prison Pet Partnership where inmates at minimum security Victorian prisons foster greyhounds to prepare them for life as a family pet; weekly testing days around Victoria to assess a dog’s suitability for adoption; set up a meet and greet yard to introduce greyhounds to their prospective new owner’s other pets; and established a dedicated veterinary clinic at its Seymour headquarters to handle all veterinary procedures, including de-sexing and dental work. GAP’s growth is set to continue with predictions that over 1000 greyhounds will be adopted out in 2016. To support this growth and find more good homes for retired greyhounds, GRV is now working on a major expansion of its Seymour headquarters, which currently has kennels for 60 dogs, and has applied for permits to substantially increase the number of greyhounds that will be housed there. Also on the agenda is a new facility in Melbourne to increase re-homing opportunities, so GAP is now looking to buy and develop an easily accessible property in the city or inner suburbs. This will be the largest expansion of GAP’s facilities in over a decade and will position the program for another 20 years as a leader in finding new homes for the retiring athletes of greyhound racing.
Adoption Day success by Rose Streatfeild The popular Adoption Days run by the Greyhound Adoption Program made a return for 2016 on February 28 at The Meadows, and what a start to the year it was! Twenty nine greyhounds made their way to the event, and of them, 23 found a new loving home. A record ‘Adoption Day’ attendance of over 200 people came along to meet the greyhounds, ask questions and find out more about greyhounds as pets. “Not everyone that attends our Adoption Days is looking to adopt. These events also provide an opportunity for those at the beginning of the pet decision-making process to find out more information and meet the greyhounds to see if they are the right pet for them,” said Greyhound Adoption Program Manager, Larissa Darragh. Several more Adoption Days are in the pipeline for 2016 and the team at GAP is eagerly looking forward to the next one. “Sunday was a fantastic result and demonstrates how popular these days are! We are excited for the next one, of which we will advise details in the near future, so keep an eye out on our Facebook page and website for the release of the next date and location,” Larrisa said. While Adoption Days are usually held in Melbourne, potential adopters can contact GAP at any time to organise a meeting at GAP headquarters in Seymour, just an hour north of Melbourne, or at our other location in Baxter, just off the Peninsula link in Melbourne’s south-east. GAP has new greyhounds entering the program on a weekly basis so if at any stage there aren’t any greyhounds available on the website that catch your eye, chances are there will be in the near future. The six greyhounds not adopted on the day have since returned to Seymour, where they will remain until the right adopter comes along. 25
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GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA
CLUB DIRECTORY BALLARAT
HORSHAM
TRARALGON
Name: Mr. Evan Zammit Tel: (03) 5335 7201 Fax: (03) 5335 7104 Email: ballarat@grv.org.au Website: ballarat.grv.org.au Address: Corner of Rubicon & Sutton Streets, Ballarat Postal: PO Box 175R, Reden, 3350
Name: Mr. Justin Brilliant Tel: (03) 5382 4329 Fax: (03) 5382 1949 Email: horsham@grv.org.au Website: horsham.grv.org.au Address: Horsham Showgrounds, Horsham, 3400 Postal: PO Box 458, Horsham 3400
Name: Mr. Hec Caruana Tel: (03) 5174 2135 Fax: (03) 5174 6877 Email: traralgon@grv.org.au Website: traralgon.grv.org.au Address: Glenview Park, McNairn Road, Traralgon Postal: PO Box 329, Traralgon 3844
BENDIGO
THE MEADOWS
WARRAGUL
Ballarat Greyhound Racing Club
Bendigo Greyhound Racing Association Name: Mr. Troy Harley Tel: (03) 5449 3322 Fax: (03) 5449 3348 Email: bendigo@grv.org.au Website: bendigo.grv.org.au Address: Lords Raceway, McIvor Highway, Junortoun, 3551 Postal: PO Box 7, Junortoun, 3551
CRANBOURNE
Cranbourne Greyhound Racing Club Name: Mr. Tony Mitchell Tel: (03) 5996 2393 Fax: (03) 5996 3493 Email: cranbourne@grv.org.au Website: cranbourne.grv.org.au Address: Grant Street, Cranbourne , VIC 3977 Postal: PO Box 55 Cranbourne 3977
GEELONG
Geelong Greyhound Racing Club Name: Mr. David Hoey Tel: (03) 5275 2298 Fax: (03) 5275 5211 Email: geelong@grv.org.au Website: geelong.grv.org.au Address: Beckley Park, Broderick Rd, Corio, 3214 Postal: PO Box 125, Corio 3214
HEALESVILLE
Healesville Greyhound Association Inc. Name: Ms. Cynthia O’Brien Tel: (03) 5962 2420 Email: healesville@grv.org.au Website: healesville.grv.org.au Address: Healesville Sports Complex, Cnr Don & Donald Rds, Healesville 3777 Postal: PO Box 1170, Healesville 3777
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Horsham Greyhound Racing Club
Melbourne Greyhound Racing Association
Name: Ms. Marg Long Tel: (03) 9355 5222 Fax: (03) 9355 5255 Email: meadows@grv.org.au Website: themeadows.org.au Address: 80 Northcorp Bvd Broadmeadows Victoria 3047 Postal PO Box 103, Campbellfield, 3061
SALE
Sale Greyhound Racing Club Name: Mr. Des Dooley Tel: (03) 5144 2148 Fax: (03) 5144 1910 Email: sale@grv.org.au Website: sale.grv.org.au Address: Sale Showgrounds, Sale Maffra Road Postal: PO Box 44, Sale 3850
SANDOWN
Sandown Greyhound Racing Club Name: Mr. Greg Miller Tel: (03) 9546 9511 Fax: (03) 9558 4453 Email: sandown@grv.org.au Website: sandowngreyhounds.com.au Address: Lightwood Road, Springvale, VIC 3171 Postal: PO Box 13, Springvale 3171
SHEPPARTON
Shepparton Greyhound Racing Club Name: Mr. Carl McGrath Tel: (03) 5823 5577 Fax: (03) 5823 5522 Email: shepparton@grv.org.au Website: shepparton.grv.org.au Address: 7580 Goulburn Valley Highway, Kialla 3631 Postal: PO Box 7528, Shepparton 3632
Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club
Warragul Greyhound Racing Club Name: Mr. Adrian Scott Tel: (03) 5623 1867 Fax: (03) 5623 4252 Email: warragul@grv.org.au Website: warragul.grv.org.au Address: Logan Park, Warragul VIC 3820 Postal: PO Box 313, Warragul 3820
WARRNAMBOOL
Warrnambool Greyhound Racing Club Name: TBC Tel: (03) 5561 2766 Fax: (03) 5561 2768 Email: warrnambooladmin@grv.org.au Website: warrnambool.grv.org.au Address: Warrnambool Showgrounds, Koroit St, Warrnambool Postal: PO Box 115, Warrnambool 3280
GREYHOUND RACING VICTORIA General Greyhound Racing Victoria 46-50 Chetwynd Street West Melbourne, Victoria, 3003 Hours: Monday to Friday: 8.30am - 4.30pm Phone: (03) 8329 1100 Fax: (03) 8329 1000 / (03) 8329 1001 ABN: 76 642 748 029 Nominations Phone number: (03) 8329 1111 Mon to Fri: 7.30am - 12noon On-line Nominations (24 hours a day - 7 days a week) Scratchings Phone: (03) 8329 1100 Weekdays: 7.30am - 4.30pm Saturday: 7.30am - 9.00am Sunday: 7.30am - 9.00am Member Services Phone: (03) 8329 1100 Email: memberservices@grv.org.au
GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA
TRIAL INFORMATION BALLARAT
HEALESVILLE
SHEPPARTON
Monday Afternoon - (Pen): Following the race meeting Tuesday - (Arm): 8.30 am to 2.45 pm. Bookings open Friday at 9.00am Wednesday Night - (Pen): Following the race meeting Thursday - (Arm): 8.30 am to 2.45 pm. Bookings open Monday at 9.00am Saturday – (Arm): 8.00am to 11.30am. Bookings open Wednesday at 9.00am
Tuesdays - (Pen): 9.00am - 300m trials, 11.00am - 350m trials Thursdays - (Pen): 9.00am - 300m trials, 10.45am - 350m trials Race Days: No trials conducted after the races Satisfactory trials by arrangement with the Club and must be booked by calling the office on 5962 2420. Trainers need to provide 4 dogs for trials (where required). Dogs cleared at Healesville are only cleared to race at Healesville Please Note: No Satisfactory Trials will be conducted on a heat-affected meeting
Monday - (Pen): Following the race meeting Wednesday - (Arm): 8.00am – Until completion Thursday - (Pen): Following the race meeting Saturday - (Arm): 8.00am – Until completion
BENDIGO
HORSHAM
Monday - (Break In/Education): 8.00am Tuesday - (Arm): 8.00am - Until completion Wednesday - (Pen): Following the race meeting Thursday - (Break In/Education): 8.00am - Until completion Friday - (Pen): Following the race meeting Saturday - (Arm): 8.00am - Until completion
Tuesday – (Pen): Following the race meeting Saturday – (Arm): 8.00am – Until completion
CRANBOURNE Monday - (Arm): 2pm to 5.30pm, and must be booked by phone before 2pm Monday - (Pen): 6pm until completion, and must be booked by phone before 6pm Wednesday - (Pen): After the race meeting – Fields only Thursday - (Arm): 7.30am to finish, and must be booked by COB Wednesday.
THE MEADOWS Monday: (Arm): Afternoon Monday: (Pen): 6.00pm – Until completion Wednesday: Following the race meeting Friday - (Arm only): 8.00am to 1.30pm
SALE Tuesday - (Arm): 8.00am – Until completion. Pen trials between 9.00am – 9.30am. Wednesday - (Arm): 8.00am – Until completion Saturday - (Arm): 7.30am – Until completion Sunday – (Pen): Following the race meetings
GEELONG
SANDOWN
Monday – (Arm): 7.30am to 9.00am (Inside track) & 9.15am to 1.00pm (Outside track). Bookings open Saturday 9.00am via FastTrack Tuesday – (Field/Pen): Following the race meeting (Outside Track). Bookings open Monday 9.00am Saturday – (Arm): 7.30am to 12.30pm (Outside track) & 1pm to 3.00pm (Inside track). Bookings open Thursdays 9.00am No trials after race meetings conducted on Fridays.
Wednesday - (Arm): 1.00pm – Until Completion Saturday - (Pen, Field, Arm): 7.00am – Until completion Sunday - (Satisfactory and Field): Following the race meeting
TRARALGON Monday – (Pen): Following the race meeting Tuesday - (Arm): 8.00am – Until completion Friday – (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 – (Arm): 6.00pm – Until completion Thursday – (Pen): Following the race meeting Saturday – (Arm): 8.00am – Until completion
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. Trials sessions are subject to late change and weather conditions.
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