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ISSUE 14 APRIL 2017
3 CEO’S UPDATE 4 - 25 ARTICLES THE MASTER & THE APPRENTICE
A FANTA-STIC AUSTRALIAN CUP WIN
LOCAL CHAMP SOARS IN TRARALGON CUP
LITTER HAS MASSIVE SAY
JESAULENKO & STOCKTAKE CLAIM GIPPSLAND CROWNS GAP SMASHES RECORDS FOR 21ST BIRTHDAY FROM LITTLE THINGS BIG THINGS GROW
EDEN'S TRIP TO SUPER STAYERS PARADISE GREYHOUND COMMUNITY EVENT RETURNS
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS & INTEGRITY DEPT. ACTIVITY REPORT
DAILLY DOZEN
GREYHOUND FIRST AID: PREVENTING, DETECTING & TREATING ACIDOSIS
FUNDRAISER TO REACH NEW HEIGHTS
GOTBA VICTORIA NEWS A WOMAN'S BEST FRIEND
GAP TESTING DATES LETTER LEADS TO JOY FOR ROY
THE ROAD TO RECOVERY
37 GREYHOUNDS FIND THEIR FOREVER HOMES
TAB TALK WITH MARK DUCLOS
LATEST LITTERS & MISSES
GREYHOUND TALES
DNA PINK CARD REMINDER
Q & A WITH PETER RILEY
JAN WILSON INDUCTED INTO VICTORIAN HONOUR ROLL FOR WOMEN VALE LIL DICKIE
ICG REPORT: BREEDING INCENTIVES CRUCIAL FOR INDUSTRY CONFIDENCE
ZAMBORA BROCKIE RETIRED TO STUD
COURSING CALENDAR
MICK'S ANGEL HEAVEN SENT
MUM ON THE RUN
ICG CALLS FOR BREEDING AND REWARD SCHEMES
28 - 33 RACING CALENDAR 34 - 35 DIRECTORY & TRIAL INFORMATION The information in this publication is correct at time of printing Cover: GAP founders Anita Smith and Melanie Tochner with GRV CEO Alan CLayton and the Hon. Martin Pakula, Minister for Racing. Picture by Cam Lestrange Warragul 2017_Mat Height Fundraiser_Monthly Strip Ad.pdf
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CEO’s Update To date, animal welfare and integrity have been GRV’s overarching priorities as GRV responds to the Milne and Perna Report recommendations to help secure the sport’s immediate future. Although GRV has established its internal capabilities in these areas, our focus on animal welfare and integrity will continue, and we are also increasingly focused on the medium to long term, working to build a sustainable and vibrant future for greyhound racing in Victoria over the coming decade and beyond. One of the key issues here is to encourage quality breeding so that there will be a sufficient number of greyhounds available and ready to race to ensure a full and competitive racing calendar. GRV is tackling this issue on several fronts. Firstly, there is the need to stabilise and increase quality breeding which has been slowing due to a range of concerns about the industry’s long term future. The stakeholder engagement workshops held last year generated several suggestions for improving breeding outcomes. GRV is now working with the Industry Consultative Group and other stakeholders to further develop these proposals for consideration by participants at a new series of workshops in the next few months. We are also developing information and education campaigns and toolkits to help participants work with the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) draft of the new Code of Practice when it is released for consultation later this year. GRV is working on initiatives to keep greyhounds in the racing system to extend their racing life and to ensure that a high percentage of pups whelped go on to have a viable racing career. The aim is to program and run races for greyhounds of all abilities by improving methods for the grading and selection of races. This includes considering the use of the Aged Prize Money calculation as a method for grouping greyhounds of similar current ability and form to race against each other. It is also worth remembering that with breeding numbers slower than they have been in previous years, participants will have more opportunities and less competition for prize money in the near future, as well as being able to lower the standards they may consider necessary for a dog to be capable of being a successful racer.
As participants have made clear, there is also a shortage of breaking and training facilities available for trainers and educators. So, improving existing training facilities at clubs and building new ones is a key focus of GRV’s five-year infrastructure plan which is investing around $35 million in new capital works. GRV is now working with Ballarat, Bendigo, Sale, Geelong, Traralgon, Sandown and The Meadows to develop their facilities as high-quality training centres for participants with investment in bullrings, slipping tracks, walking machines and other facilities. A new bullring has been completed and is being tested at Sale with lessons learnt from its development guiding work at other clubs. Plans are also underway for upgrades to coursing tracks at Melton and Lang Lang and the slipping track at Wangaratta so that these venues will also host new and improved training facilities for greyhound racing. Other infrastructure projects underway include the rebuild of the Horsham track, with electrical and irrigation works nearing completion along with a refurbished sub base while new fencing and lure rail are about to be installed. The track is on schedule to be operational again in early May. Design and project management work for new judging towers at Warragul and Warrnambool is also in progress. Turning to the action on the track, this month’s edition of Greyhound Monthly Victoria includes a roundup of all the Australian Cup action from The Meadows including a great win by Fanta Bale who is now emerging as another champion to carry the Bale name and the story of Skyes Apprentice and his owner and first-time greyhound trainer, Murray Warren, who together have overcome their injuries to become a formidable duo on the track. It’s a great example of what the sport is all about and GRV will be looking to tell more of these stories over the year, in both the Monthly and through the popular Greyhounds are My Life videos, so stay tuned.
Alan Clayton Chief Executive Officer Greyhound Racing Victoria
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THE MASTER & THE APPRENTICE A WORKPLACE INJURY CHANGED MURRAY WARREN’S LIFE AND INTRODUCED HIM TO A NEW LOVE.
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Murray Warren with Sky the Golden Retriever and Gus the greyhound, who races as Skyes Apprentice.
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Feature Article By Molly Haines An engineer by trade and a handyman by nature, Murray Warren isn’t the only member of his household who has spent countless hours as an apprentice. Warren’s greyhound Gus, better known by his racing name Skyes Apprentice, has spent the last two years working under the watchful eye of Skye the Golden Retriever, who has not only provided company but proved to be the best mentor a dog could ask for. “Gus and Skye are best friends, they do everything together,” Warren said. Manners aside, Gus, who was named by Warren’s son Ryley, has provided thrill after thrill for his first-time greyhound trainer, winning nine out of 25 starts. But nothing could compare to Gus’ maiden victory in March of 2016 at Geelong. “It was unreal handling Gus and watching him win his maiden,” Warren said. “There was a lot of work that was put into Gus as a youngster; he overcome a blood virus as well as a fractured front leg after playing a little too hard with Skye in the backyard.” “After we got him right and he started performing, well it got addictive.” It’s not hard to see how the addiction came about, as Gus went onto win eight races from nine starts, including five consecutive victories taking the duo all over Victoria from their home of Point Lonsdale to Shepparton, to Geelong and then to The Meadows.
Warren was introduced to local breeder Scott Kiddle who provided him with two pups to rear. “Within two weeks I had two greyhound puppies running around my backyard with Skye,” Warren said. “I mucked around with them a lot in the backyard and also took them down the beach so they could meet new people and other dogs.” “I don’t think Gus has left my side since I got him; everywhere I go he is a metre behind me.” Experiencing everything for the first time, Warren has relied on Bell a lot to guide him through each stage of Gus’ career. “Neil has always done it this way, so he is the perfect person to help me. Without Neil I wouldn’t have gotten involved in greyhound racing. He has been a terrific mentor to me – practically holding my hand throughout my time with Gus.” With Bell just a custom-made gate away, Warren uses his walking machine to help exercise Gus with Bell’s retired greyhound. “All I have to do is open the gate and Gus runs straight into the walking machine; he loves it.” Warren, Bell and Gus have broken the mould of how greyhounds can be trained. Living practically as a pet, Gus can race while at the same time enjoying the banana lounge with his best friend Skye. Gus is currently recovering from broken fibular under the watchful eye of specialist greyhound vet Dr Alastair Smith.
Warren's greyhound passion began two and a half years ago when he had an accident at work resulting in him having an artificial disk placed in his neck.
“Greyhound racing is really time consuming and I didn’t realise just how much time it would take up,” Warren said.
Needing a hobby, Warren didn’t hesitate to go to his neighbour Neil Bell, who has been training greyhounds for more than 30 years. Bell had success with a greyhound by the name of Bazza’s Gift who won 15 races from 66 starts and still resides in his backyard after going through the GAP program.
Nothing compares to the love that Gus has for Skye and Warren. From walks down the beach to relaxing on the couch it shows that for every Phar Lap there is a Tommy Woodcock but in this case, Gus is lucky to have both Warren and Skye.
“But I am always learning.”
Murray with Skyes Apprentice, who chalked up eight wins from nine starts during a purple patch in 2016.
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LOCAL CHAMP SOARS IN TRARALGON CUP By Gerard Guthrie and Andrew Copley There was a double celebration for local trainer Terri Morris when her hometown hero Jesaulenko claimed a thoroughly deserved feature race success in the Group 2 Topcat Video Traralgon Cup Final on March 25. Runner-up in two of the most prestigious Group 1 events on the Australian calendar, the Melbourne Cup and Temlee, Jesaulenko, owned, trained and bred by Traralgon-based Morris, secured an overdue Group race triumph when edging out Fabregal in a thrilling finish to the Cup. In addition to claiming the $47,000 winner’s purse, Jesaulenko’s stirring victory saw the son of Irish Derby victor College Causeway crowned the inaugural Gippsland Carnival’s sprinting champion, snaring the accompanying $14,000 bonus.
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After being edged out in his heat, Jesaulenko started at $6.90
Jesaulenko (5) defeats Faregal (1) in a thrilling Traralgon Cup finish.
from box five and staged a titanic duel with ex-South Australian Fabregal, finishing the better in 30.15sec, his 28th win from 61 starts. It was a case of second time lucky in the Traralgon Cup for Jesaulenko after he ran sixth to Pantera Nera in 2016 as the $3.30 favourite, with Terri Morris delighted his Group breakthrough came on home turf. “He’s racing as well as ever but he is getting older and I was starting to wonder whether he would ever win a group race,” a delighted Morris said. “He has run second in the Melbourne Cup and second in the Temlee. I can’t believe he’s finally done it. This being his home track is so special. You can’t get better than this.” “He was a bit underdone in his heat but he was just right for the final. He will be going to McDonalds on the way home tonight and again for brekkie in the morning.”
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LEADERBOARDS Final Standings - Top Ten STAYERS
Stocktake with (from left) trainer Gary Peach, GRV Chairman Bernie Carolan, Terri Morris and GRV Deputy Chair Judith Bornstein.
JESAULENKO AND STOCKTAKE CLAIM GIPPSLAND CROWNS By Gerard Guthrie and Andrew Copley In an unforgettable Traralgon Cup night for Terri Morris, Jesaulenko’s breakthrough victory at Group level catapulted him to the top of the leaderboard and saw him claim the mantle as the first Gippsland Carnival sprint champion and a $14,000 bonus. Jesaulenko, which contested three of the four Carnival legs, running second at Sale, being a reserve for the Warragul Cup and victorious at Traralgon, finished with 50 points, four points clear of Aqua Cheetah on 46, with Aston Bolero holding third with 44. “It has been such a great concept,” Morris said. “Look at the crowd tonight…it’s huge. And they’re not just greyhound people, there’s people from this town who rarely come to the greyhounds. “Being the Gippsland Carnival champion is the icing on the cake, and the bonus prizemoney is amazing. I haven’t told my husband Scott yet but I’ve just put $2000 on the bar.”
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STOCKTAKE
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$10,500
ASTON HARVEY
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CHRICHTON BALE
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BURN ONE DOWN
SPRINTERS
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$14,000
$3,000
AQUA CHEETAH
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$4,000
$1,500
ASTON BOLERO
44
$2,000
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DON'T KID ME
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DUNDEE OSPREY
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CRACKERJACK CHOC
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MEPUNGA ROSIE
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SLEEK MASTER
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IT'S A BIRD
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PANTERA NERA
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IT'S A FLING
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ANDO'S MAC
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KUTA'S LAD
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AUSSIE INFRARED
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MICK'S ANGEL
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SUPER SOOK
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Chasing the $10,500 stayers’ bonus, Stocktake took a two-point lead into the Traralgon feature, with 49 points to his credit, with second-placed Aston Harvey his only threat. Stocktake settled in fourth place and found the line well to finish third to Wayne Vassallo’s duo It’s A Fling and It’s A Bird, continuing his ultra-consistent form since stepping up to middle and staying distances. Stocktake finished with 61 points, 14 clear of Aston Harvey on 47, which didn’t add to his account after running fifth, with Chrichton Bale, the first reserve at Traralgon, third on 43. “It’s a long drive from Cape Clear to Gippsland but this series has been fantastic,” Peach said. “He wasn’t prepared for staying in time for the Sale Cup, but it’s been great racing him at Warragul, Cranbourne and now at Traralgon.” “The best thing about it is that we’ve had a clear pathway for him to race. Often when you nominate for a staying race you don’t know if they’ll have enough greyhounds entered to put a race on, so this carnival has been terrific.” “It’s also given us a chance to meet people because you’re racing against a lot of the same dogs all the time. So we’ve got to know many of the Gippsland trainers like the Lieshouts, the Dewans and the Scott-Smiths as a direct result of the Gippsland Carnival. It’s been great.” NOTE: Vale Stocktake, who sadly passed away on 30 March 2017 just a few days after his brilliant Gippsland Carnival campaign. Jesaulenko and his legion of fans.
The Gippsland Carnival was something of an afterthought for trainer Gary Peach, but Stocktake proved to be the surprise packet of the staying series and finished on top after running third in the Traralgon Distance Cup Final on the night. Stocktake, a homebred son of Lochinvar Marlow and Peach’s excellent producer Inventory, missed the first leg of the Distance series at Sale but then won the Warragul Distance Challenge and ran fourth to star Burn One Down in the Victoria Cup at Cranbourne.
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GREYHOUND ADOPTION PROGRAM SMASHES RECORDS FOR 21ST BIRTHDAY By Bridget Scott A large crowd, including the Hon. Martin Pakula, Minister for Racing (pictured above), gathered at Flagstaff Gardens on March 17 to celebrate GAP’s 21st birthday. This was another impressive achievement to add in its list of many milestones. As government officials, GRV board members and dozens of pet owners gathered to mark the anniversary, GRV CEO Alan Clayton (pictured right with founders, Anita Smith and Melanie Tochner) announced that for the first time in its 21-year history GAP was set to exceed more than 1000 adoptions in the last financial year. Last year the program set a yearly record when it rehomed 809 greyhounds. That record has been surpassed once again, with GAP confirming over 840 adoptions to the end of February. Thirtyseven greyhounds found new homes at the latest adoption day at Sandown on March 4. GAP and GRV staff as well as many of their dedicated volunteers walked their greyhounds through the gardens creating a sea of GAP's signature green. GAP has made major waves throughout its 21-year journey of raising the profile of greyhounds as pets. GAP has taken part in numerous initiatives such as the Prison Pet Partnership, which allows inmates at minimum security prisons to foster greyhounds and prepare them for life as a pet. In the last 12 months, GAP has opened a testing facility in Mount Mercer to allow for the growth of the program and boasts a working partnership with the RSPCA since February 2014 to help facilitate more adoptions.
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wanted to improve the image of the greyhound breed,” Ms Tochner said. “My dad trained greyhounds and I found it really upsetting that people in those days would cross the road to avoid his greyhounds when he walked them in the street because they thought they were dangerous animals. This couldn’t be further from the truth.”
By Andrew Copley
The program has gone from strength to strength after some humble beginnings at Sandown.
Among those in attendance at last month's GAP 21st birthday celebrations were vet nurses Melanie Tochner and Anita Smith (pictured below), who founded the program way back in 1996.
“We couldn’t believe it when we achieved 100 adoptions, so to think there will be 1000 in a year is beyond our wildest dreams,” Ms Tochner added.
“We started the program out of the Sandown Veterinary Clinic, which is where we were working as vet nurses, because we
“You see so many pet greyhounds here in Victoria now, and every time I see one I feel really proud.”
“ My dad trained greyhounds and I found it really upsetting that people in those days would cross the road to avoid his greyhounds when he walked them in the street.” – GAP founder Melanie Tochner 9
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Professional Standards & Integrity Department
RACING STATISTICS - FEBRUARY Marring:
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Fail To Chase:
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Satisfactory Trials Cleared:
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Satisfactory Trials Not Cleared:
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Swabs taken February 2017: Positive Swab Results:
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performing kennel inspection, wilfully threatened GRV officials, engaged in unseemly, improper and offensive language towards GRV officials, discharged firearm in vicinity of GRV officials. The RADB determined the appropriate penalty to be ten (10) years disqualification.
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RADB HEARINGS CONCLUDED Evan Keene – RADB Hearing Held 2 March 2017 - Administered or caused to be administered, and failed to present the greyhound ‘Dundas Boy’ free of a prohibited substance (Arsenic) at the Bendigo meeting held on 15 July 2016. The RADB determined the appropriate penalty to be a six months’ period of disqualification, wholly suspended. In addition, the greyhound is disqualified from the race. Lila Wakefield – RADB Hearing held 27 February 2017 Failed to present the greyhound ‘Ringading Sister’ free of any prohibited substance (Meloxicam) for an event at the Cranbourne qualifying meeting held on 10 October 2016. The RADB determined the appropriate penalty to be a fine of $1250, with $1000 suspended. In addition, the greyhound is disqualified from the race. Patrick Furci – RADB Hearing held 23 February 2017 - Failed to present the greyhound ‘Latte Donny’ free of any prohibited substance (Synephrine) for an event at the Ballarat meeting held on 3 October 2016. The RADB determined the appropriate penalty to be $1000, wholly suspended. In addition, the greyhound is disqualified from the race. Paul Andrews – RADB Hearing held 21 February 2017 - Wilfully
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Isobel Partington – RADB Hearing held 17 February 2017 - Administered or caused to be administered, and failed to present the greyhound ‘Belron Brum’ free of any prohibited substance (Arsenic) for an event at the Cranbourne meeting held on 8 July 2016. The RADB determined the appropriate penalty for charge 1 to be six months’ disqualification, and three-month disqualification to run concurrently for charge 2. In addition, the greyhound is disqualified from the race. Garry Johnson – RADB Hearing held 16 February 2017 Administered or caused to be administered, and failed to present the greyhound ‘Hugh Made Who’ free of any prohibited substance (Arsenic) for an event at the Cranbourne meeting held on 15 June 2016. Furthermore, administered or caused to be administered, and failed to present the greyhound ‘Shakey Benz’ free of any prohibited substance for an event at the Ballarat meeting held on 10 July 2016. The RADB determined the appropriate penalty to be a six-month disqualification, wholly suspended, and a fine of $1000. In addition, the greyhound is disqualified from the race. Chris Armstrong – RADB Hearing Held 10 February 2017 – Administered or caused to be administered, and failed to present the greyhound ‘Nirvana Armo’ free of any prohibited substance (Cobalt) for an event prior to the Ballarat meeting held on 5 September 2016. The RADB determined the appropriate penalty to be a fine of $1500 with $500 suspended. In addition, the greyhound is disqualified from the race. Joy Mills – RADB Hearing held 10 February 2017 - Failed to present the greyhound ‘Fancy Minter’ free of any prohibited substance (procaine) for an event at the Sale meeting held on 16 October 2016. The RADB determined the appropriate penalty to be a fine of $1500 with $500 suspended. In addition, the greyhound is disqualified from the race.
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First Aid for Greyhounds: Preventing, Detecting and Treating Acidosis race to minimise its chances of developing acidosis, or to at least minimise the effects of it.” The symptoms of acidosis sometimes take 24-48 hours to fully surface. “The common signs of acidosis are stiffness and soreness. It could be mild soreness through to severe soreness whereby the dog can hardly move and is almost cramping up,” Dr Boemo said. “If you’re checking your dog (for soreness/injury) the day after a race, or two days after a race and you run your hand along his back and he’s in pain; or if he’s having difficulty getting on or off his bed, that could be a sign of acidosis. Then, if you take him out to the paddock for a run and he doesn’t want to run, and you run your hand along his back and he’s either painful through his saddle region or through his back area, or if he’s got tight, painful legs and he’s starting to scuff his toes, at that point in time he should definitely be seen (by a vet).” By Andrew Copley Acidosis can be fatal, but it is also often avoidable. It is a muscular condition that is perhaps more common in greyhounds than any other species, because greyhounds push themselves to capacity in pursuit of that elusive lure. Leading greyhound veterinarian Dr Chris Boemo discusses acidosis in his latest first aid video to feature on Greyhound Racing Victoria’s Care & Standards website. “Acidosis is a painful muscular condition associated with exercise which can occur in greyhounds that have run too far or too hard, when they’re not adequately prepared for it, or when they run a much faster time that they would normally run, and they end up pulling up sore,” Dr Boemo said. “The level of severity can range from minor soreness to major muscular breakdown. In more severe cases, where there is a large amount of muscle breakdown, dogs need hospitalisation, intravenous fluid therapy and pain medication. The worst-case scenario is that they can go into renal failure and die,” Dr Boemo said. The racetrack potential of greyhounds subjected to acidosis will diminish to the point that they will run slower times than was previously the case. “Weight loss is associated with acidosis and can stay with them for several months because their muscles die as part of the condition. Muscles don’t have a really good ability to regenerate, so once they die, they aren’t replaced by new muscles. Sometimes, so much muscle mass is lost through acidosis that the greyhounds lose lengths permanently,” Dr Boemo explained.
“It‘s super important that greyhounds are well hydrated before and after they race, especially in hot weather.” “If your greyhound has got a minor muscle soreness and it’s not seeming to progress, some anti-inflammatory treatment may be all that he needs along with high levels of fluid intake in his food for the next 4-7 days.” Dr Boemo said rest was important for greyhounds with acidosis, even when it’s a mild case of the condition. “We don’t want to be exercising a greyhound with acidosis excessively because we don’t want to be worsening the muscle activity while it’s recovering. We want to be resting the dog and doing little more than light walking for the first 5-7 days.”
SYMPTOMS OF ACIDOSIS WHAT TO LOOK FOR:
• S oreness when running a hand over a dog’s back within two days of racing.
• Not interested in running in a paddock.
• Tight, painful legs, scuffing toes.
Dr Boemo said that racing greyhounds over distances that they are suited to and physically prepared for is a key to avoiding acidosis, along with good hydration.
HOW TO RECOVER:
• Rest
“To avoid acidosis, it‘s super important that greyhounds are well hydrated before and after they race, especially in hot weather.”
• Anti-inflammatory treatment
“If your dog has had a particularly hard run, electrolyte supplementation and replacement is imperative, as is providing your dog with a good, nutritious meal within two hours of the
• High fluid intake
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GOTBA Victoria News
By Sandra Reed GOTBA President
To achieve success in any community we must work together in recognising areas we can improve and develop solutions through respectful consultation with all interested parties. This is the major role of the GOTBA and we implore our members to work with us to make our sport the best and most enjoyable that it can be for both our dogs and everyone involved. We acknowledge that looking after your dogs is a seven day a week, 24 hour a day commitment, however it is important to take time to form functional communities at club level and with your representative body the GOTBA. It is only by working together that we will ensure the future success of our sport. We need you to continually stay up to date with what changes are happening and your responsibility to abide with these new rules and regulations. This is best done by reading the Greyhound Monthly magazine and checking GOTBA and GRV websites and social media channels and reading all emails sent by us to inform you of what we are currently working on and why. Constructive comments will help us represent your views and only lead to better outcomes. Rumour and speculation undermine all the good work that is being done and destroys confidence in the industry. So know what is happening, ask questions and provide us with your suggestions so that we can work together.
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Currently we see the most important issues as ; 1. Gaining support for participants in understanding the new Code of Practice which is due for public comment very soon and making submissions so that it is workable and affordable. 2. Improving our track design and surfaces. There are studies being done presently in NSW and VIC and we have access to a previous study. Safety for our dogs while trailing and racing is paramount so we are trying to determine the best design and surfaces by getting scientific data and practical advice from trainers so that there is consistency in track design and surfaces preparation that puts safety first. 3. We are constantly lobbying for fairness when people return a positive swab for low level food and supplement contaminants. Many trainers in this situation have been long term participants with no previous history of positive swabs. We believe a fine and education on how these positives came about, so as to prevent future infringements should be considered. 4. We would like to see the grading system simplified and young dogs not penalised for winning high stakes in maiden events. A system where you don’t have to travel all over the state to win a low grade race at each track, but have a rating where you can race locally most of the time and still remain competitive. I invite you to join us in our quest to keep our wonderful sport of greyhound racing available to all people who might wish to own or train a greyhound and enjoy being part of our community.
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Q & A WITH PETER RILEY By Andrew Copley Fanta Bale’s Australian Cup win on March 4 evoked no shortage of emotion from her handler Peter Riley (right), who is a full-time employee for trainer Robert Britton. Riley gives an insight into his life in greyhound racing.
a woman's best friend By Bridget Scott Greyhound Racing Victoria celebrated last month’s International Women’s Day by acknowledging the many females who contribute so much to the sport. From Hall of Fame Inductees to hobby trainers, the Victorian greyhound racing industry is made up of a diverse range of women, many of which can boast a lifetime of involvement and achievement. Karen Pitt (above) is one of these women and manages to juggle her hobby and passion for the dogs with a fulltime job as a school teacher, plus kids of her own. She’s also trains greyhounds for a syndicate called the ‘Shades Of’ syndicate which is comprised of around 30 women, most of which are relatively new to the industry. “Greg Miller (CEO of Sandown) contacted me about the syndicate during the planning stage and I was excited to be a part of it. He wanted to encourage women into greyhound ownership and the industry in general,” Ms Pitt said. Ms Pitt selected two pups from a litter of her own to be sold into the syndicate and they currently race as Shades of Lippy and Shades of Earl. The syndicate now owns six dogs which all race under the "Shades Of" prefix with female trainers. Ms Pitt, who first got involved in the industry through her dad said it’s important to encourage female participation in greyhound racing, and sport in general. “I think that it's so important to encourage females into the greyhound industry and racing in general. Sport has traditionally been male dominated but I think it's great that women are becoming more involved not only in racing but also in administration.” She said that growing up she would read ‘The Greyhound Recorder’, and when she saw an ad for some puppies in that newspaper one day she asked her dad if they could buy one. “After much convincing, we bought a little black girl who raced as Fluent Lee. She was a very successful racer and her puppies went on to group racing success.” “You could say my future was set the day I walked into that puppy pen and picked out our first little girl.” She went on to become a pet once her racing career finished and lived with Ms Pitt until she passed away aged 11. The mum and teacher said there won’t be a day that she doesn’t have a greyhound. “Her ashes still sit above my fireplace to this day. I am a school teacher and a mum so my schedule is very full but there will always be a greyhound on the end of my lead.”
Why was handling the 2017 Australian Cup winner such a proud moment for you? Peter Riley: Fanta Bale is a real character and I developed a bit of a soft spot for her soon after she arrived at Robert’s kennel. I've turned into a bit of a softy in my old age and do spoil a few (well, all) of the dogs. (Photographers) Clint Anderson and Paul Munt were signalling for me to give a wave or a salute when I was walking back down the home straight after the race, and I did a quick one with the lead, but then just let out the two-hander! This is Robert’s third Australian Cup win. What is the key to his success as a trainer? I don't know where to start – he feeds and treats the dogs well, has a good eye for ability and has acquired a lot of knowledge over the years. He has had a great grounding from his dad, Allan Britton, and he trains for good owners and breeders with great damlines. He gives his dogs every chance to show their ability and is willing to give almost any dog a go. He also knows how to detect and treat injuries in their early stages. What is your title and what does a typical work day involve for you? I am sometimes referred to as ‘Kennel Foreman’ and you could say I am Robert’s right hand man. A typical day starts at around 6am and consists of emptying the dogs out, cleaning kennels and weighing dogs if they are racing that day. On most mornings, I'll take a couple of greyhounds up to the You Yang Ranges for a two kilometre walk. If I don't go for a walk I'll help Rob free-gallop the dogs, then we make up the feeds, empty the dogs out again, then feed the dogs. Those racing get a small pre-race feed. Then we clean the yards, dog dishes, grade the work runs and get the cars ready for racing. We empty the dogs out again at around lunch time and once again at around 5pm. When racing we can finish as late as 1am or 2am the next morning. I go to the races on most days except Fridays - that is my day off. What advice would you give to someone wanting to follow in your footsteps? You need to love the job to do what I do - the long hours and lack of a social life can be very taxing. I recommend someone who wants to get in to this part of the industry to start out as a catcher and then, once they have some experience, to get their handler’s licence and offer their services at a racetrack. Then it is a matter of keeping their ears open for a vacancy with a trainer, or simply contacting trainers and asking how they do things can also lead to opportunities. 13
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THE ROAD TO RECOVERY By Molly Haines “It is worth it.” The words are from Anakie breeder, owner and trainer Angela Langton as she spoke about a greyhound she co-bred that spent a week in the vets following a tiger snake bite at 14 months of age. Langton, who is a Cytologist by degree and has spent the last 25 years studying human cells detecting cancer, said she had little knowledge about the effects of tiger snake bites prior to the incident with Sammy.
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“Close to 6500 pets are bitten by snakes each year in Australia. Sammy was one of the 75 per cent of dogs bitten to receive anti-venom and survive.” Langton believes that knowing your greyhounds is vital to aiding them in recovery. “I get so attached to the dogs and I always want to give them the best opportunity and in this case, I wanted to make sure Sammy recovered – whether it was to be a pet or a race dog,” she said. In the long-term, Langton is confident there will be long term effects, and young Irish trainer Jack Buckley (pictured with Sammy) guided this remarkable greyhound to his first victory at Geelong, almost a year to the day he was bitten.
Twelve months later Sammy is racing under the name Tiger Bite Turbo and Langton believes that early detection has been the key to his remarkable recovery.
“Sammy’s first win wasn’t just special because of everything Sammy had been through but it was great to provide a young trainer who is trying to make his mark on Victorian greyhound racing in Jack, his first Australian winner," Langton remarked.
“When I got the call about Sammy being unwell all I knew is that I had a sick dog and I wanted to do everything possible to help him,” Langton said.
It was a very proud moment for Sammy’s co-breeder and owner Michael Cullen who has been involved owning and breeding greyhounds for around six years.
Sammy raised alarm bells when he was found shaking and weak in a yard on a warm day in March.
“Sammy’s maiden win was amazing,” Cullen said.
“At the time I didn’t know what the outcome would be, all I could do is trust the vets opinion,” Langton said. According to aecvets.com.au, close to 6500 pets are bitten by snakes each year in Australia. Sammy was among the 75 per cent of dogs bitten to receive anti-venom and survive. Sammy did more than survive, he is now thriving after spending a week under 24-hour vet supervision and eight weeks of rest back at the kennels. “I knew Sammy was back to himself when he was bouncing around in the kennels with plenty to say,” Langton said. “We slowly started to put him in the runs on his own, making sure we monitored how much water he drank and if the exercise he 14 was doing was too much.”
“Knowing all the of the work people have put into helping him recover it was a win for everyone.”
SYMPTOMS OF SNAKE BITES IN DOGS 1) Sudden weakness followed by collapse 2) Shaking or twitching 3) Vomiting 4) Dilated pupils that are not responsive to light 5) Blood in urine 6) In the later stages paralysis may occur
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A REGULAR LOOK BACK AT THE HISTORY AND HERITAGE OF GREYHOUND RACING Against the Odds This month Greyhound Tales looks back at another champion of the past, one that few expected to have achieved what he did. Trained by Joe Hili, Tangaloa (pictured) was a newcomer with only five starts in 1978 but Sandown Committee member Paul Hogan argued that with five wins for these starts Tangaloa had earned his place in the heats of the 1978 Melbourne Cup. Tangaloa went on to win the Cup before placing second in the 1979 Australian Cup. However, over the next 12 months, Tangaloa’s career slowed right down as he recovered from a broken hock, went out to stud and then suffered from a broken tail.
Many people in the greyhound racing community thought Joe Hili was crazy to enter the dog in the 1980 Australian Cup and the odds against his win was an unthinkable 33/1. But not only did Tangaloa take first place, he did so while giving another great racer, Tempix, a five lengths head start, becoming one of only three dogs to win the Melbourne Cup/ Australian Cup double. After a career that included 19 wins and 28 placings from 57 starts and prizemoney of more than $93,000, Tangaloa went out to stud until the ripe old age of 15, producing many champions including Eaglehawk Star, Rustic Venture, Pretty Short, Tangairn and Kid Campbell to name just a few. Tangaloa was inducted into GRV’s Hall of Fame in 2011 as the dog who beat the odds.
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Jan Wilson inducted into Victorian Honour Roll for Women By Andrew Copley Former Greyhound Racing Victoria Chairman, the late Mrs Jan Wilson OAM, was recently inducted into the Victorian Honour Roll for Women for her advocacy to improve animal welfare practices across the State. After retiring from politics in 1999, Mrs Wilson was appointed Chairman of Greyhound Racing Victoria, and for a decade she was the Chair of the sport’s national body, Greyhounds Australasia. Such was her impact that she was elected President of the World Greyhound Racing Federation for three years. In 2009, Mrs Wilson was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia Medal for services to the racing industry and to animal welfare. Her contributions during her career and beyond retirement benefited many, including elderly and migrant residents of the City of Dandenong. Each year, the Victorian Honour Roll for women celebrates exceptional women in Victoria who have made significant and lasting contributions to their local community, the nation or the world. 2017 inductees will join more than 600 remarkable women named in the Honour Roll since it commenced in 2001.
Vale Lil Dickie By Craig Armstead Lil Dickie, a life member of the Ballarat Greyhound Racing Club, sadly passed away on February 27 at age 90. Lil received life membership of the club in recognition of significant service over many, many years on the committee and helping out around the club. The Ballarat GRC’s Oaks race, held in February each year, is named after Lil, and many regular race meetings at Ballarat have a race named after her. A former greyhound trainer, Lil was awarded GRV’s prestigious Ken Carr Medal in 2002, an award which recognises outstanding contribution to a Victorian greyhound club.
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Other feature races on Warrnambool Cup night: Group Two Warrnmabool Classic, 450m (Whelped between 01/07/2014 to 30/06/2015) (Nominate Through Warrnambool) (Conditions Apply) Please refer to the Racing Calendar for prize money & conditions
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Zambora Brockie Retired to Stud By Molly Haines Three-time country cup winner Zambora Brockie (pictured) has been retired after finishing third to Blazin' Bomber in a heat of the 2017 Australian Cup at The Meadows on 25 February. Finishing with 31 wins from 53 starts and surpassing half a million dollars in prize money, Zambora Brockie has already made himself at home on trainer Anthony Azzopardi's couch following a career that included two Group 1 wins and the Ballarat, Horsham and Warrnambool Cups.
"He is three-and-a-half now and he has done more than his owner Charlie (Azzopardi) and I could have asked for," Anthony Azzopardi explained. "Zambora Brockie is a lovely dog and was absolutely awesome to train; He was just perfect in every way." Although his freakish speed will be missed on the track, it may not be too far away before we see some little Zambora Brockie's hit the racetracks, with Anthony receiving countless calls from breeders shortly after his retirement was announced. Mick’s Angel with Kaye and Allan Meyer and handler (and nephew) Jordyn Naylor.
Mick's Angel Heaven Sent By Michael Floyd While it may have been an upset result for punters, Mick’s Angel provided her owner and trainer with a moment of unbridled joy at Sandown Park on March 2. “I’ve had three seconds at Sandown but I’ve never won one here on a Thursday night. It’s an honour, I’ll give you the tip,” ecstatic Hoppers Crossing trainer Allan Meyer said. Mick’s Angel showed a powerful finishing burst to win the 715m event by half a length in a slick 41.76 seconds, which was one of the most satisfying moments in the Meyer’s training career that has spanned the best part of two decades. “You know how you like to tick things off in your life? Winning at Sandown is one of those boxes ticked. My wife Kaye and I only have two dogs, but they’re our life. I’m retired, I get up in the morning and look after the dogs. We’re just really happy.” Mick’s Angel’s breakthrough win was also an emotional victory for her owner, Faye Craig.
“Faye is one of the best owners a trainer could ask for,” Meyer continued. “I met her husband Brian – ‘Mick’ as he was known to his mates – at the Hoppers Club and we raced a greyhound named Mick’s Lady. She won six races and we had a lot of fun with her.” “Brian went to buy a half-brother to Mick’s Lady and when he went to go see him, a litter-sister was there as well. Faye wanted to see her and despite Brian saying they were only interested in the dog, Faye took one look at her and insisted they buy her too. As it turns out, the girl (Mick’s Angel) has been the best of them.” Faye has always had a close bond with Mick’s Angel, a bond that only strengthened since Brian’s passing and one that no amount of money could break. “She took over ownership when her husband Brian passed away. She’s really into the horses, but she loves this dog. It’s her pet, she’s knocked back some big offers of $30,000 to $40,000 – and she’s just said, ‘no she’s not for sale.’ She even has a pool in the backyard just for Mick's Angel – the kids aren’t even allowed in it!” Meyer said. 17
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A FANTA-STIC AUSTRALIAN CUP WIN By Gerard Guthrie & Andrew Copley Underrated but ultra-consistent Fanta Bale claimed her third Group 1 trophy at The Meadows – and her first as a sprinter – with a surprise victory in the Sky Racing Australian Cup Final (525m) on March 4. Trained by Robert Britton for Australia’s most successful breeder Paul Wheeler, Fanta Bale had won two 600m features at The Meadows, the Hume Cup last October and Rookie Rebel invitational on the opening night of the $1.2M Australian Cup Carnival. After winning the Rookie Rebel, Britton opted to revert to sprinting for the Australian Cup rather than testing the daughter of 2012 Topgun hero David Bale and US-bred dam Ucme Typhoon as a stayer and his decision proved to be a $250,000 masterstroke. “It’s fate that she won tonight. I actually had her entered for a 700 metre race a little while back, but I had to scratch her because she was a little bit sore. She ended up missing five weeks of racing, but had she raced that day I probably would have kept her over
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the longer distances and never even contemplated putting her in the Australian Cup,” Britton said. Paying $8.30, Fanta Bale won her Australian Cup heat in 29.98sec from box one and she started at $8.30 from box eight in the decider, with the move to the outside alley a concern for Britton. Silver Chief and Temlee hero Lightning Frank was the $2.40 favourite from box three but he missed the start as Fanta Bale showed great speed to lead Aston Bolero on the first turn. Aston Bolero gained the ascendancy shortly after but Fanta Bale railed to the lead turning for home and dashed clear, defeating the strong-finishing youngster Eminent Reality by 2 ¾ lengths in 30.01sec, with Aeroplane Bob running third. It was Britton’s third Australian Cup, with the master Lara mentor having won the race with Isa Brown in 2002 and Tasman Queen in 2008. Fanta Bale doubled her earnings, passing the $500,000 mark, and it was her 20th win from just 29 starts.
Above: Fanta Bale winning the Australian Cup. This picture: Fanta Bale, handler Peter Riley (bottom left) and trainer Robert Britton (bottom right). Please refer to the Racing Calendar for prize money & conditions
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LITTER HAS MASSIVE SAY The Jessica Sharp-trained Oronsay won the opening feature event on Australian Cup night, taking out the $35,000 Group 3 Vic Bred Maiden Final (525m) at The Meadows. A 22 month old daughter of Walk Hard and Dirty Angel, Oronsay defeated Oronsay with trainer Jessica Sharp. Brueghelino (Des Douch) to claim the $25,000 first prize, with litter sister and kennelmate Angel Dash third in 30.13sec. Breeder and owner Sam Bonaccurso was thrilled with the performance. “This is a huge thrill. I won this race as a trainer four years ago, which was an amazing feeling and this is just as special. My wife (Stefanie) and I stopped training greyhounds about 12 months ago because with two young kids we needed to be closer to family, so we had to move from our property at Mount Mercer to Melbourne which is where our family is." “But we bred, reared and educated this litter before giving them all to Jessica and Jason Sharp to train, and they’ve shown a lot
of patience with our greyhounds and are doing a fantastic job. There were seven pups in the litter, six of which have won races, while the other has gone to the Greyhound Adoption Program.” he said.
“ Although we aren’t training anymore we will stay involved in greyhound racing for years to come, and we will definitely be breeding with Oronsay once she finishes racing.” In total, three members of the litter qualified for the GRV Vic Bred Maiden final, with Varuchi Pass drawing box four before being scratched. “Although we aren’t training anymore we will stay involved in greyhound racing for years to come, and we will definitely be breeding with Oronsay once she finishes racing,” Bonaccurso added.
EDEN’S TRIP TO SUPER STAYERS PARADISE After brilliant victories in the Group 1 Zoom Top and Super Stayers heat in the first two weeks of the Australian Cup Carnival Burn One Down was all-the rage in the $100,000 to-the-winner Super Stayers, starting at $1.70 from box six. Thompson’s ‘second stringer’ Trip To Eden ($4.80) was chasing a change of fortune in his third consecutive Group 1 assignment after finishing runner-up in both the Galaxy and Zoom Top, where he was beaten nine lengths by Burn One Down. With Burn One Down at the tail of the field, Trip To Eden burst between Teddy Monelli and Alera Bale in the home straight, defeating Teddy Monelli by 1 ½ lengths in 42.31sec. Trip To Eden with Seona Thompson and daughters Sophie (left) and Holly.
Strength in numbers paid off for Jason Thompson when Trip To Eden upstaged superstar kennelmate Burn One Down in the Group 1 Australian Super Stayers Final (725m), the first leg of a Group 1 double header at The Meadows on Australian Cup night.
“Trip To Eden had been knocking on the door of a big race win, and I had a real feeling he was going to win tonight,” Jason Thompson’s wife Seona said. “They are total opposites in some ways. Burn One Down is a really big dog, whereas Trip To Eden is quite small.”
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GREYHOUND COMMUNITY EVENT RETURNS By Bridget Scott Back by popular demand, Greyhound Racing Victoria will host its second Greyhound Community Day this month to celebrate the breed we’ve all come to know and love. The Meadows will host the second Greyhound Community Day which was first held at Healesville in November last year. All pet greyhounds and greyhound owners are welcome to attend the event on Sunday April 2 at The Meadows from 11am until 3pm. Come and enjoy a free day out at the dog track with your furry friend and be part of all the activities which include dog washing, greyhound walks and educational talks. Be sure to bring the kids along to this family friendly day as there will be endless activities to have them entertained and amused.
This event also provides a fantastic opportunity for greyhound lovers alike to meet and mingle. The Greyhound Adoption program (GAP) has just celebrated its 21st birthday and has rehomed over 840 dogs this financial year (to the end of February), easily passing the record of 809 achieved during the entire 2015-16 financial year. Non-green collar greyhounds are required to be muzzled and all dogs are to be kept on the lead. Any breed of dog is welcome. As you arrive, each person will receive their own food and drink vouchers to redeem at the catering vans. Tickets are limited so make sure you and your dogs register to secure a spot. For more information, contact gap.grv.org.au
DAILLY DOZEN By Andrew Copley Husband and wife team Tom and Andrea Dailly kicked off March in the best possible way, training 12 winners on one day on March 1. The Anakie kennel’s outstanding run began at The Meadows, where they provided nine winners from the 12 races at the Wednesday meeting, followed by another three winners at Ballarat that night. “It was just one of those days when things went out way,” Tom Dailly said. “We had a similar day at The Meadows a couple of 20 years ago when we trained the first eight winners on the card.”
Andrea Dailly with former champion Bekim Bale
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Matt Height in his days as Warragul GRC President. Inset: Matt and father Ken Height with Walkin’ The Walk after the greyhound won at Warragul on February 16.
By Bridget Scott On Father’s Day last year Matthew Height’s life was thrown into turmoil when he suffered from a massive stroke that turned everything he knew upside down. But the road to recovery has been made easier for the Height family thanks to the support of the greyhound racing community. Seven months on from the life-threatening stroke, the father of two boys has been on a difficult journey that saw him not leave hospital until mid-January. Matt’s father Ken said the greyhounds had been a crucial part of his son’s recovery.
Since Matt’s stroke Mr Height has taken his son’s dogs in and raced them along the way. Matt also has a GAP dog Flynn that sits by his wheelchair every day. “Matt’s been to two race meetings now and that’s given him a real buzz. “I said to Matt the other day, I want to do more for you, but he said to me, dad you’ve saved me from going insane because of the work you’ve done with those dogs.” Now seven months down the track, Matt is undergoing both occupational and physiotherapy every day.
“They are the backbone, he concentrates on greyhound racing,” Mr Height said.
“His current condition is that he has paralysis down the entire left hand side of his body. The therapy is part of a massive attempt to get the left side of his body working,” Matt’s wife Meagan said.
Matt’s five months in hospital didn’t offer much joy but one exception was the day Traralgon trainer Terri Morris paid a visit with her dog Jesaulenko in tow, not only a champion greyhound but one that Matt is a particular admirer of.
“We’ve had no response from his hand or arm so far, but we’ve had a little bit from the leg which might be enough for him to walk in the future.”
“He (Jesaulenko) climbed up on that bed and just fell asleep, I will never forget the grin on Matt’s face,” Ken said.
Matt’s skull still needs to be replaced after it was removed to allow the brain room to swell.
Formerly a President of the Warragul Greyhound Racing Club, members from his local club as well as police officers from the region have rallied behind Matt.
Meagan said the support from the greyhound racing industry had been “absolutely phenomenal” and that her family has been supported in so many ways.
At the ripe age of 18 Matt joined the police force and his career as an officer flourished from there.
“When everything happened the phone was ringing off the hook and people still continue to send their love and support. Matt has formed those beautiful relationships over the years and when something like this comes along people stand by you so fiercely.”
The Dux of Detective School in 1998 at the Victoria Police Academy, Matt went on to solve a major cold case and featured on Channel 9 show Insight for his work in solving one of Victoria’s complex murders. Eventually the intensity and pressure of the high-profile role grew old and Matt made the decision to move to Warragul where he set up a 50-acre greyhound property. He now resides in Yarragon. A sergeant at Warragul, Matt most recently moved to Neerim Police Station where he’s the Officer in Charge, also balancing his passion for the dogs which had led him to both train and breed litters. “Other than his family, those dogs are his life and give him something to look forward to,” his father said.
A major fundraiser will be held for Matt on April 21 at the Warragul Greyhound Racing club with proceeds raised on the night to go towards a wheelchair accessible van. Matt’s father said he would also like to thank all the people who have supported their family along the way. “The greyhound community, as well as the police have been sensational,” Ken said. “An enormous thank you to the greyhound people, it’s really been unbelievable.” 21
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GAP Testing Dates NOTE: The entry fee for greyhounds into the GAP has been waived permanently
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 gapbooking@grv.org.au • All sessions for April - June 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.
TESTING DAY
TIME
Shepparton
Monday, 3 April 2017 (FULL)
9am to 12pm
Sale
Tuesday, 4 April 2017 (FULL)
9am to 12pm
Cranbourne
Tuesday, 4 April 2017 (FULL)
10am to 1pm
Bendigo
Monday, 10 April 2017 (FULL)
10.30am to 1.30pm
GAP/Seymour
Tuesday, 11 April 2017 (FULL)
9am to 12pm
Ballarat
Wednesday, 12 April 2017 (FULL)
9am to 12pm
Meadows
Tuesday, 18 April 2017 (FULL)
9am to 12pm
Geelong
Thursday, 20 April 2017 (FULL)
9am to 12pm
Sandown
Monday, 24 April 2017 (FULL)
10am to 1pm
Warrnambool
Thursday, 27 April 2017 (FULL)
9am to 12pm
GAP/Seymour
Sunday, 30 April 2017 (FULL)
9am to 12pm
Sandown
Monday, 1 May 2017 (FULL)
9am to 12pm
Cranbourne
Tuesday, 2 May 2017 (FULL)
9am to 12pm
Shepparton
Monday, 8 May 2017 (FULL)
9am to 12pm
GAP/Seymour
Monday, 15 May 2017 (FULL)
9am to 12pm
Sale
Tuesday, 16 May 2017 (FULL)
9am to 12pm
Geelong
Thursday, 18 May 2017 (FULL)
9am to 12pm
Bendigo
Monday, 22 May 2017 (FULL)
9am to 12pm
Sandown
Monday, 29 May 2017 (FULL)
9.30am to 12.30pm
GAP/Seymour
Tuesday, 30 May 2017 (FULL)
9am to 12pm
Geelong
Thursday, 1 June 2017 (FULL)
9am to 12pm
Sandown
Monday, 5 June 2017
10am to 1pm
Meadows
Tuesday, 6 June 2017 (FULL)
9am to 12pm
Ballarat
Wednesday, 7 June 2017
9am to 12pm
GAP/Seymour
Tuesday, 13 June 2017
9am to 12pm
Ballarat
Wednesday, 14 June 2017
9am to 12pm
Bendigo
Monday, 19 June 2017
10.30am to 1.30pm
Meadows
Tuesday, 20 June 2017
9am to 12pm
Geelong
Thursday, 22 June 2017
9am to 12pm
GAP/Seymour
Monday, 26 June 2017
9am to 12pm
03 8329 1100
Sale
Tuesday, 27 June 2017
9am to 12pm
Pre-entry Assessment email:
Warrnambool
Wednesday, 28 June 2017
10am to 1pm
Pre-entry Assessment Booking Number:
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LOCATION
gapbooking@grv.org.au
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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Not only did the two youngsters put their heads together to come up with a touching proposal, but they also combined their pocket money to help cover the costs for Roy. “We felt really sorry for him, and so did mum,” the letter read. In the end, Dad didn’t get a whole lot of say after Nicole Tresize decided to take the trip to Seymour on Monday to pick Roy up and surprise the rest of the family that afternoon.
Rylee and Makenzie with new pet Roy.
letter leads to joy for roy By Bridget Scott Unbeknownst to him, nine-year-old Roy had a topsy-turvy weekend at the start of March before finally finding a home thanks to some intense lobbying from a couple of young girls. Roy was one of three greyhounds that took the trip to Sandown on March 4 but didn’t find a home, only to find a happily ever after once word got out about his bad luck. The power of social media prevailed when young Makenzie and Rylee put forward a letter to their father, pleading with him to let them adopt Roy after reading on the Greyhound Adoption Program’s social media channels that he didn’t find a home at the second adoption day of the year.
We spoke to the Taylors Hill resident shortly after she picked up her kids from school with a big four-legged surprise in the back seat. Ms Tresize said that her eldest daughter Makenzie burst into tears when they discovered their mum had adopted Roy. “I actually told them that Roy had already been adopted and gone to another family,” Ms Tresize said.“ They were very excited.” Despite Roy and canine pals Mick and Bill not finding new homes on the day, the staff and volunteers were thrilled to find homes for 37 other greyhounds at the event. It’s hoped that Mick and Bill will find his way to someone’s living room some time soon. Ms Tresize’s family already owned a greyhound named Stewie after they adopted him from GAP in February last year. She said the two greyhounds get along and weren’t too fussed by each other by each other. This is the second time in the past month where a greyhound has found a home as a result of a campaign via Facebook after Jimbo was adopted by the Walters family. Ms Tresize said the concept behind GAP was a fabulous idea.
37 greyhounds find their forever home By Bridget Scott More than 100 people turned out for GAP's second adoption day of 2017, held Sandown Park on March 4. Forty eager greyhounds sat, waiting to be adopted, and by day's end, thirtyseven found new homes with the remaining three returning to GAP headquarters in Seymour until they find suitable homes.
GAP hosts adoption days approximately every six weeks at various locations throughout Victoria, providing both a chance for greyhounds to find their 'forever' homes, and educate prospective owners about the process and breed.
Luckily Roy, as mentioned above, was snapped up in the days following which left Mick and Bill still to find new homes.
As previously mentioned on page 8 of this issue, GAP celebrated its 21st birthday on Friday 17 March which saw a huge group meet in Flagstaff Gardens in Melbourne to walk their greyhounds.
At present, GAP is smashing its record adoption numbers from last year with over 840 so far, eclipsing the 809 adoptions in FY 2015-16.
The Hon. Martin Pakula, Minister for Racing, attended the celebrations and said he was very impressed by the growth of the program.
Families came from near and far to take home their new pet and check out the much talked about breed.
“GAP has done a fantastic job in finding new homes for retired greyhounds,” Mr Pakula said.
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DON’T WAIT UNTIL IT’S TOO LATE – DNA 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 below 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 admin@galtd.org.au 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
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The ICG is pushing for breeders to be rewarded for producing quality racing greyhounds.
BREEDING INCENTIVES CRUCIAL FOR INDUSTRY CONFIDENCE: ICG By Andrew Copley The Victorian Government's pending new Code of Practice, relationships between GRV and participants and a new prize money agenda were among the big ticket items put on the discussion table at the most recent Industry Consultative Group (ICG) meeting. The underlying theme of the meeting was building industry confidence, and ICG members provided invaluable intelligence on a range of topics including the life cycle of greyhounds, grading, racing, swabbing, the role of clubs, capital works and veterinary training. With varying opinions around the table, suggestions such as the introduction of breeding incentive and reward schemes were seen as crucial to restoring industry confidence, as were announcements of upcoming infrastructure improvements at racetracks and increased communication from GRV including more face-to-face interaction with participants at clubs. The ICG advised that relationships between participants and GRV staff had significantly improved in recent months, thanks to a friendlier approach by welfare and investigations teams when visiting greyhound properties. ICG members also suggested GRV staff would benefit from being educated about greyhound
welfare and trainer needs to assist them in having more practical expectations around swabbing. One ICG member said she regularly heard complaints from participants along the lines that they have never been subjected to such strict compliance from GRV. She added that participants should be thankful that this is the case. With regard to the State Government’s pending new ‘Code of Practice for the Keeping of Racing Greyhounds’ - which will replace the previous Government’s existing ‘Code of Practice for the Operation of Greyhound Establishments’ - one ICG member said that “when it comes to compliance there would always be resistance”. The ICG highlighted that the new Code, which GRV understands will soon be released for public consultation, has seen participants raise concerns that they won’t be able to comply with the possibility of increasing infrastructure requirements to their properties. The attendees also added that support from GRV will be crucial to keeping people in the sport. The ICG also provided valuable feedback on a proposed new prize money structure, which is aimed at spreading money more evenly across the board.
WHAT IS THE ICG?
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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 currently includes Judith Bornstein (Chair), Dr Barbara Backhoy, Steven Clarke, Tracey Corneille, Peter Craig, Leeanne Crawford, Marg Long, Daniel Nugent and Sandra Reed, with several other positions currently in the process of being filled.
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Lang Lang
Catch On To Coursing #1
Sunday 9th April
Longwood
Catch On To Coursing #2
Sunday 23rd April
Benalla
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Lang Lang
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Sunday 28th May
Benalla
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Sylvester Doyle Puppy Championship
Sunday 18th June
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Lang Lang
Ray Boundy Memorial & Gippsland Cup
Saturday 15th July
Lang Lang
Derby & Oaks
Sunday 16th July
Lang Lang
Derby & Oaks Cont.
Sunday 30th July
Lang Lang
Preference given to Maiden greyhounds
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Longwood
Longwood Cup & Bert Clark Memorial
Saturday 26th August
Longwood
Waterloo Cup
Sunday 27th August
Longwood
Waterloo Cup Cont.
Full details at ncavictoria.com
MUM ON THE RUN By Andrew Copley Veteran greyhound Hot Genetics continues to be competitive on the racetrack despite being five and a half years of age and having two litters on the ground. Her first litter, to Talk’s Cheap, includes highly promising duo Last Outlaw (won four from 13) and Down Mexico Way (three from eight), while a second litter, to Vee Man Vane, is 12 months old. “She had six pups to Talk’s Cheap and all of them have won races,” Altona Green trainer Malcolm Davis of Hot Genetics, who has won nine races from almost 100 starts.
“The rules shouldn’t deter people from breeding, particularly breeders who have consistently bred and reared quality greyhounds over a long period of time and clearly know what they are doing.” “She is proof that it is possible to come back to racing after having litters of pups. She’s no superstar but she is a marvellous little animal and she just loves to race. As long as she’s competitive and still enjoying racing I’ll keep going with her.” “She ran second in a veterans race at Mount Gambier recently and one of her sons (Down Mexico Way) won at the same race meeting, so that was pretty special. Mount Gambier holds a
veterans race every second week, and there are a few veterans races in Victoria but I’d love to see more of them scheduled to give older dogs more opportunity to race against greyhounds their own age, as it helps prolong their careers.” While a complication with her second labour led to Hot Genetics being spaded, the Davis family is continuing to invest in the greyhound racing industry by way of breeding pups. “My son Craig has bred four or five litters in the past 12 months, all with top quality brood matrons. He had to miss a season with White Spyro (winner of 22 races) because her first two litters were too young to race so she hadn't proven herself yet, but her first litter is showing promise so once they start racing and show a bit on the track it will just be a matter of writing to GRV to seek permission to breed with her again,” he said. “Some breeders feel disillusioned by the new breeding restrictions, but the rules are there to give people the best chance of success. The rules shouldn’t deter people from breeding, particularly breeders who have consistently bred and reared quality greyhounds over a long period of time and clearly know what they are doing.” Malcolm Davis with Hot Genetics (centre) and her progeny Down Mexico Way (left) and Last Outlaw.
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1895
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1650
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2925
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1325
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1325
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1325
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1650
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1325
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1525
Maiden Heat 525
525
990
Grade 5 Heat 390
390
1325
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1325
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450
1650
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390
1325
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450
1325
Restricted Win Qualifying Final 545 (0 - 4 Wins)
545
1325
Mixed 6/7 Final 311
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1650
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1325
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SHP
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Full Stakes)
BEN
Bendigo Gold Rush - Maiden Heat 425
425
990
Launching Pad - S/E Semi Final 515 (1 - 6 Wins)(1 - 30 Starts)(See sandowngreyhounds.com.au for details)
515
10000
Launching Pad Consolation - S/E Heat 515 (1 - 6 Wins)(Best 32 Who Did Not Progress To Semi-Finals)(Automatically Nominated)
515
7000 660
SAN
Day
HVL
S/E Veteran 350
350
Twilight
BEN
Bendigo Gold Rush - Maiden Heat 425
425
990
GEL
Restricted Win Final 400 (1 - 4 Wins)
400
1650
TRA
Maiden Final 315
315
1325
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Sat, 8 Apr
TRACK TITLE OF EVENT BAL MEA BEN
Sun, 9 Apr
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600
5750
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
GDR Novice Grade 7 715
715
2925
Grade 5 515 (Bitches Only)
515
1325
Restricted Win 515 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking)
515
1325
650
5000
Maiden Qualifying Heat 311
311
0
Restricted Win Qualifying Heat 311 (1 - 4 Wins)
311
0
Restricted Win Qualifying Heat 520 (0 - 2 Wins)
520
0
BAL
Ballarat
Mixed 6/7 Final 390
390
1650
BEN
Bendigo
Grade 5 Final 450
450
1650
CRN
Cranbourne
S/E Veteran 450 (250+ Ranking)
450
1325
GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 450 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)
450
1325
Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)
Twilight
TRA
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Twilight Night Day Twilight
WBL WGL MEP BEN CRN
1525
SHP
460
3050
SLE
Sale
TRA
Traralgon
Mixed 6/7 Heat 525
525
1325
Grade 5 Heat 425 (Final BEN 16/4)
425
1325
Bendigo Gold Rush - Maiden Semi Final 425
425
1325
Restricted Win Final 520 (1 - 4 Wins)
520
1650
S/E Veteran 450
450
1325
GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 390 (Vic Bred Only)
390
1325
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
BEN Day
SAP
515
150000
515
25000
Launching Pad Consolation - S/E Final 515 (1 - 6 Wins)(Best 32 Who Did Not Progress To Semi-Finals)(Automatically Nominated)
515
15000
Ron Nestor Memorial - Grade 5 Heat 515 (Must Be Grade 5 At Both SAN 515m & MEA 525m)(Final SAN)(Maximum 4 Heats)
515
5000
Grade 5 Final 600
600
12000
Ron Nestor Memorial - Grade 5 Heat 525 (Must Be Grade 5 At Both SAN 515m & MEA 525m)(Final SAN)(Maximum 4 Heats)
525
5000
Maiden Final 525
525
5000
Stayers Cup - Special Event 660 (Maidens Ineligible)
660
10600
Bendigo Gold Rush - Maiden Final 425
425
10000
Beau of Bendigo - Restricted Win Final 425 (Dogs Only)(3 - 6 Wins)
425
3000
Belle of Bendigo - Restricted Win Final 425 (Bitches Only)(3 - 6 Wins)
425
3000
Easter Cup - Special Event 500 (Maidens Ineligible)
500
3000
Grade 5 Final 425 (Final BEN 16/4)
425
1650
Grade 5 No Penalty 515 (250+ Ranking)
515
1325
Maiden Heat 515
515
990
440
990
GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Final 450 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)
450
4000
Maiden Heat 450
450
990
Day
BAL
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Twilight
TRA
Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)
Night
SHP GEL
All Maiden (Half Stakes)
WBL
Warrnambool Classic - S/E Heat 450 (Whelped on/after 1 Jul 2014)(Nominate Through Warrnambool)(Conditions Apply)
450
1650
S/E Veteran 400
400
1325
Grade 5 Heat 400
400
1325
Grade 5 No Penalty 600 (250+ Ranking)
600
1525
GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 525 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)
525
1325
GDR Restricted Win 699 (0 - 6 Wins)
699
2925
Restricted Win Qualifying Final 520 (0 - 2 Wins)
520
1325
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Day
MEP
Twilight
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CRN
WBL
Warrnambool
MEP
Meadows (Provincial)
SAP
Sandown Park (Provincial)
VICBRED
Provincial Full Stakes - Preference Given to Grade 6 & 7 Races
GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 440 (Vic Bred Only)
Night
WGL Warragul
570+
Easter Gift - Group Listed 515
SLE
Tue, 18 Apr
Shepparton
DISTANCE RACING
Launching Pad - S/E Group 2 515 (1 - 6 Wins)(1 - 30 Starts)(See sandowngreyhounds.com.au for details)
Twilight
Twilight
Meadows
650
Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)
MEA
Healesville
MEA
GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 460 (Vic Bred Only)
SHP
Night
HVL
GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 650 (0 - 6 Wins)(No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only)
BEN
BEN
Horsham
SAN Sandown Park
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Twilight
Geelong
HOR
1650
WGL
SAN
GEL
390
Day
Night
CLUBS
Grade 5 Final 390
BAL
Thu, 13 Apr
LEGEND
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Night
Twilight
Wed, 19 Apr
Grade 5 Heat 600
GRV VIC BRED Series - S/E Final 650 (Less Than $25000)(Vic Bred Only)
GEL
Mon, 17 Apr
9060
SLE
SHP
Sun, 16 Apr
525
BAL
Night
Sat, 15 Apr
1325
GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 525 (Vic Bred Only)
Day
Mon, 10 Apr
Wed, 12 Apr
WINNER
450
Twilight
CRN
Tue, 11 Aprr
DISTANCE
Maiden Final 450
APRIL
Night
GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA
RANK LIMIT
VETERAN RACE
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.
Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)
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GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA DATE
TIME SLOT
TRACK TITLE OF EVENT
DISTANCE
WINNER
Restricted Win Qualifying Final 311 (1 - 4 Wins)
311
1325
Maiden Quali Final 311
311
1325
GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Final 650 (0 - 6 Wins)(No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only)
650
5000
Warrnambool Classic - S/E Heat 450 (Whelped on/after 1 Jul 2014)(Nominate Through Warrnambool)(Conditions Apply)
450
1650
GDR Special Event 660
660
3295
GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 390 (Vic Bred Only)
390
3050
Ron Nestor Memorial - Grade 5 Final 515 (Must Be Grade 5 At Both SAN 515m & MEA 525m)(Final SAN)(Maximum 4 Heats)
515
12000
Grade 5 Heat 715
715
5750
Maiden Final 515
515
5000
S/E Veteran 300
300
660
Restricted Win 400 (Bitches Only)(1 - 4 Wins)
400
1325
Maiden 400 (Debutants Only)
400
990
GEL
Mixed 6/7 Heat 400
400
1325
TRA
Restricted Win Heat 525 (1 - 4 Wins)
525
1325
Grade 5 450 (Bitches Only)
450
1325
Mixed 6/7 Heat 390 (Final SHP 1/5)
390
1325
Mixed 6/7 Final 525
525
6260
ANZAC Sprint - S/E Heat 350
350
825
Brian Davis Memorial - Restricted Win Heat 300 (1 - 4 Wins)(Final over 350m)
300
660
Grade 5 Heat 595
595
1525
CRN
APRIL
Wed, 19 Apr
Night WBL Day
WGL
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Twilight
SHP
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
BAL
Thu, 20 Apr Night
SAN LEGEND CLUBS BAL
Ballarat
BEN
Bendigo
CRN
Cranbourne
GEL
Geelong
HOR
Horsham
HVL
Healesville
MEA
Meadows
Fri, 21 Apr
Day
HVL
Twilight
WGL
Night
Sat, 22 Apr
Twilight
SHP
Night
MEA
SAN Sandown Park SHP
Shepparton
SLE
Sale
TRA
Traralgon
HVL Sun, 23 Apr
WGL Warragul WBL
Warrnambool
MEP
Meadows (Provincial)
SAP
Mon, 24 Apr
Sandown Park (Provincial)
Day SAP
Restricted Win 515 (Bitches Only)(1 - 4 Wins)
515
1325
Twilight
SLE
GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Semi Final 440 (Vic Bred Only)
440
1325
Day
BAL
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Twilight
TRA
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Night
SHP
Maiden Final 450
450
1325
S/E Veteran 390 (250+ Ranking)
390
1325
GDR Special Event 680
680
3295
Grade 5 Final 400
400
1650
Maiden Heat 400
400
990
GDR Novice Grade 7 600
600
2925
Damsels Dash - Grade 5 Heat 525 (Bitches Only)
525
1325
Twilight 570+ DISTANCE RACING
Night
Wed, 26 Apr RANK LIMIT
GEL
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) (Beckley Centre Members Bonus Available)
WGL
Day
MEP
Twilight
BEN
Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)
CRN
GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 520 (Vic Bred Only)
520
1325
Warrnambool Cup - S/E Heat 450
450
5000
Warrnambool Classic - S/E Semi Final 450 (Whelped on/after 1 Jul 2014)(Nominate Through Warrnambool)(Conditions Apply)
450
3050
Night
VETERAN RACE
WBL
Day
WGL
Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)
Twilight
SHP
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
BAL
Restricted Win Heat 390 (1 - 4 Wins)
390
1325
Grade 5 Final 715
715
12000
Grade 5 Final 595
595
7200
Thu, 27 Apr Night
RACING CALENDAR
Provincial Full Stakes
Tue, 25 Apr
VICBRED
SAN
Day
HVL
Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(250+ Ranking)(Vic Bred Only)
Twilight
BEN
Mixed 6/7 Heat 425
425
1325
Mixed 6/7 Final 400
400
1650
S/E Veteran 460
460
1325
GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 400 (Vic Bred Only)
400
1325
Restricted Win Heat 440 (1 - 4 Wins)(Final Sale 7/5)
440
1325
Maiden Qualifying Heat 450
450
0
Maiden Qualifying Heat 390
390
0
GRV VIC BRED Series - S/E Heat 595 (Less Than $25000)(Vic Bred Only)
595
1895
Restricted Win Final 525 (1 - 4 Wins)
525
1650
GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Final 525 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)
525
10000
ANZAC Sprint - S/E Final 350
350
1700
Brian Davis Memorial - Restricted Win Final 350 (1 - 4 Wins)(Final over 350m)
350
1700
Rodney Thorneycroft Memorial - GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 350 (Vic Bred Only)
350
660
GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 515 (Vic Bred Only)
515
990
GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Final 440 (Vic Bred Only)
440
7500
Maiden Heat 440
440
990
Fri, 28 Apr Night
GEL SLE
Morning Sat, 29 Apr
BAL
Twilight
TRA
Night
MEA
Day Sun, 30 Apr
30
BEN
HVL SAP
Twilight
SLE
The Racing Calendar is subject to change. DATE
Mon, 1 May
TRACK TITLE OF EVENT
Mixed 6/7 Final 390 (Final SHP 1/5)
390
1650
Maiden 450 (Debutants Only)
450
990
Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)
Twilight
TRA
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Night
SHP
Twilight
GEL
Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)
HOR
Provincial Full Stakes
WGL
Maiden Final 400
400
1325
Restricted Win Heat 600 (1 - 4 Wins)
600
1525
Grade 5 525 (Bitches Only)
525
1325
GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 520 (Vic Bred Only)
520
3050
S/E Veteran 311
311
1325
Warrnambool Classic - S/E Group 2 450 (Whelped on/after 1 Jul 2014)(Nominate Through Warrnambool)(Conditions Apply)
450
75000
Warrnambool Cup - S/E Group 2 450
450
47000
BAL
Ballarat
Stan Lake Memorial - Special Event 450
450
5000
BEN
Bendigo
GDR Special Event 650
650
3295
CRN
Cranbourne
Day
MEP
Twilight
BEN CRN
Wed, 3 May Night
WBL
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Day
WGL
All Maiden (Half Stakes)
Twilight
SHP
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Full Stakes)
Thu, 4 May
LEGEND CLUBS
GEL
Geelong
HOR
Horsham
HVL
Healesville
MEA
Meadows
Restricted Win Final 390 (1 - 4 Wins)
390
1650
GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 450 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)
450
1325
SAN
Special Event 715
715
7200
SHP
HVL
S/E Veteran 350
350
660
SLE
Sale
GDR Restricted Win 660 (0 - 4 Wins)
660
2925
TRA
Traralgon
Mixed 6/7 Final 425
425
1650
WGL Warragul
Maiden Heat 425
425
990
GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 400 (Vic Bred Only)
400
3050
Mixed 6/7 Heat 400
400
1325
GRV VIC BRED Series - S/E Final 595 (Less Than $25000)(Vic Bred Only)
595
5000
Restricted Win Heat 520 (1 - 4 Wins)(Final CRN 17/5)
520
1325
Grade 5 311 (Bitches Only)
311
1325
570+
Damsels Dash - Grade 5 Final 525 (Bitches Only)
525
6260
DISTANCE RACING
Grade 5 Heat 525
525
5000
Rodney Thorneycroft Memorial - GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 350 (Vic Bred Only)
350
3050
GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Semi Final 515 (Vic Bred Only)
515
5000
Grade 5 No Penalty 515 (250+ Ranking)
515
1325
Restricted Win Final 440 (1 - 4 Wins)(Final Sale 7/5)
440
1650
Maiden Final 440
440
1325
GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 440 (Vic Bred Only)
440
1325
450
990
Restricted Win 440 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking)
440
1325
Maiden Heat 440 (Final Sale 14/5)
440
990
Restricted Win 525 (Bitches Only)(1 - 4 Wins)
525
1325
Maiden Heat 525
525
990
GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Final 450 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)
450
4000
Maiden Quali Final 390
390
1325
Maiden Quali Final 450
450
1325
S/E Veteran 390
390
1325
CRN
Maiden Heat 311
311
990
Day
WGL
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Twilight
SHP
Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking) The Racecallers - S/E Group 3 595
595
25000
Lizrene - S/E Group 3 715
715
25000
Bill Collins Speed Star - S/E Group 3 515 (See sandowngreyhounds.com.au for conditions)
515
25000
GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Final 515 (Vic Bred Only)
515
12000
WBL
GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 450 (Vic Bred Only)
450
1325
HVL
Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(250+ Ranking)(Vic Bred Only)
Night Day Twilight
BAL
BEN
Fri, 5 May Night
GEL TRA
Twilight
CRN
Sat, 6 May Night
MEA HVL
Day
SAP
Sun, 7 May Twilight
SLE
Day
BAL
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Twilight
TRA
Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)
Night
SHP
GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 450 (Vic Bred Only)
GEL
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
HOR
Provincial Full Stakes
Twilight Tue, 9 May Night
SLE
Day
MEP
Twilight
BEN
Wed, 10 May Night
Thu, 11 May Night
Fri, 12 May
WINNER
BAL
Night
Mon, 8 May
DISTANCE
Day
MAY
Tue, 2 May
TIME SLOT
GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA
Day
BAL
SAN
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
SAN Sandown Park Shepparton
WBL
Warrnambool
MEP
Meadows (Provincial)
SAP
Sandown Park (Provincial)
VICBRED
RANK LIMIT
VETERAN RACE
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.
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GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA DATE
TIME SLOT Twilight
MAY
Fri, 12 May
Night
TRACK TITLE OF EVENT BEN GEL TRA
Morning
Sat, 13 May
Twilight
Night
LEGEND
SHP WGL
MEA
CLUBS BAL
Ballarat
BEN
Bendigo
CRN
Cranbourne
GEL
Geelong
HOR
Horsham
HVL
Healesville
MEA
Meadows
HVL Day Sun, 14 May
Twilight
SAN Sandown Park SHP
Shepparton
SLE
Sale
TRA
Traralgon
WGL Warragul WBL
Warrnambool
MEP
Meadows (Provincial)
SAP
Sandown Park (Provincial)
SAP
Mon, 15 May
VETERAN RACE
1650
Maiden Heat 395
395
990
Maiden Qualifying Heat 390
390
0
Maiden Qualifying Heat 450
450
0
Grade 5 Heat 400 (Final WGL 23/5)
400
1325
Restricted Win 460 (Bitches Only)(1 - 4 Wins)
460
1325
Grade 5 Final 525
525
12000
Restricted Win Final 600 (1 - 4 Wins)
600
7200
Grade 5 Heat 600
600
5750
Mother's Day Sprint - Special Event 300 (Lady Trainers Only)(3 Month Domiciled Rule Applies)
300
1000
Healesville Derby - S/E Heat 350 (Dogs Only)(Whelped on/after 1 Dec 2014)
350
825
Healesville Oaks - S/E Heat 350 (Bitches Only)(Whelped on/after 1 Dec 2014)
350
825
GDR Novice Grade 7 595
595
2925
Restricted Win 515 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking)
515
1325
Grade 5 515 (Bitches Only)
515
1325
GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 440 (Vic Bred Only)
440
3050
GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Heat 440 (Vic Bred Only)
440
1325
Maiden Final 440 (Final Sale 14/5)
440
1325
Northern Districts Cup - S/E Heat 450 (Less Than $25000)(No City Wins)(At Least 2 Starts At Shepparton)
450
1650
GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Semi Final 450 (Vic Bred Only)
450
1325
Mixed 6/7 Heat 400
400
1325
S/E Veteran 460
460
1325
Restricted Win Heat 525 (1 - 4 Wins)
525
1325
Grade 5 No Penalty 525 (250+ Ranking)
525
1325
SHP GEL
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
HOR
Provincial Full Stakes
WGL
Day
MEP
Twilight
BEN
Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)
BAL
Grade 5 Heat 390
390
1325
GDR Restricted Win 699 (0 - 4 Wins)
699
2925
Restricted Win Final 520 (1 - 4 Wins)(Final CRN 17/5)
520
1650
Maiden Final 311
311
1325
Grade 5 Heat 440 (Final Sale 28/5)
440
1325
Restricted Win 440 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking)
440
1325
Sandown Cup - S/E Heat 715 (Maximum 4 Heats)
715
8000
Sapphire Crown - S/E Heat 515 (Bitches Only)(Maximum 4 Heats)
515
7000
Harrison-Dawson - S/E Heat 515 (Dogs Only)(Maximum 4 Heats)
515
7000
GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 450 (Vic Bred Only)
450
3050
Maiden Heat 450
450
990
CRN
Day
WGL
Twilight
SLE
SAN
WBL
RACING CALENDAR
400
Night
Thu, 18 May
Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)
Day
HVL
S/E Veteran 300
300
660
Twilight
BEN
GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 425 (Vic Bred Only)
425
1325
GEL
Beckley Park Cannonball Sprint - S/E Final 400 (Beckley Centre Members Bonus Available)
400
5000
Restricted Win 525 (Bitches Only)(1 - 4 Wins)
525
1325
Maiden Final 395
395
1325
Northern Districts Cup - S/E Heat 450 (Less Than $25000)(No City Wins)(At Least 2 Starts At Shepparton)
450
25000
GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Final 450 (Vic Bred Only)
450
7500
GDR Novice Grade 7 650
650
2925
Restricted Win Heat 390 (1 - 4 Wins)(Final SHP 29/5)
390
1325
Grade 5 Final 600
600
12000
Maiden Final 525
525
5000
Healesville Derby - S/E Final 350 (Dogs Only)(Whelped on/after 1 Dec 2014)
350
7000
Healesville Oaks - S/E Final 350 (Bitches Only)(Whelped on/after 1 Dec 2014)
350
7000
Grade 5 No Penalty 595 (250+ Ranking)
595
1525
Maiden Heat 515
515
990
440
4000
Fri, 19 May Night
Twilight
TRA
SHP
Sat, 20 May Night
MEA HVL
Mon, 22 May
1650
Mixed 6/7 Final 400
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Night
32
400
TRA
Night
Sun, 21 May
3295
Beckley Park Cannonball Sprint - S/E Heat 400 (Beckley Centre Members Bonus Available)
Twilight
Wed, 17 May
RANK LIMIT
680
All Maiden (Half Stakes)
Night
VICBRED
1325
GDR Special Event 680
BAL
Tue, 16 May
DISTANCE RACING
WINNER
425
Day
Twilight
570+
SLE
DISTANCE
Maiden Final 425
Day SAP Twilight
SLE
GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Final 440 (Vic Bred Only)
Day
BAL
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
The Racing Calendar is subject to change. DATE
Mon, 22 May
TIME SLOT
TRACK TITLE OF EVENT TRA
Night
SHP
Twilight
Wed, 24 May
WGL
BEN
Thu, 25 May
BAL
Sat, 27 May
400
1650
Grade 5 Final 400 (Final WGL 23/5)
400
1650
GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 460 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)
460
1325
Restricted Win 525 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking)
525
1325
Grade 5 Heat 525 (Bitches Only)
525
1325
LEGEND
GDR Special Event 660
660
3295
CLUBS
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) 1650
BAL
Ballarat
311
1325
BEN
Bendigo
WGL
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
CRN
Cranbourne
Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)
GEL
Geelong
HOR
Horsham
HVL
Healesville
MEA
Meadows
SHP
HVL
Twilight
BEN
Sandown Cup - S/E Group 1 715 (Maximum 4 Heats)
715
175000
Sapphire Crown - S/E Group 1 515 (Bitches Only)(Maximum 4 Heats)
515
100000
Harrison-Dawson - S/E Group 1 515 (Dogs Only)(Maximum 4 Heats)
515
100000
Cup Night Stayers - Group Listed 715
715
15000
SHP
Maiden Final 515
515
5000
SLE
Sale
Maiden Final 450
450
1325
TRA
Traralgon
Mixed 6/7 Heat 390
390
1325
WGL Warragul
S/E Veteran 350
350
660
WBL
Warrnambool
GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 425 (Vic Bred Only)
425
3050
MEP
Meadows (Provincial)
SAP
Sandown Park (Provincial)
Restricted Win Heat 425 (1 - 4 Wins)
425
1325
GEL
GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 400 (Vic Bred Only)
400
990
TRA
GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 525 (Vic Bred Only)
525
1325
Maiden Qualifying Heat 390
390
0
Maiden Qualifying Heat 450
450
0
Grade 5 Heat 500
500
1325
BAL
Twilight
BEN
Maiden 425 (Debutants Only)
425
990
Night
MEA
Restricted Win Final 525 (1 - 4 Wins)
525
6260
HVL
Maiden Heat 350
350
500
Grade 5 No Penalty 515 (250+ Ranking)
515
1325
Restricted Win Heat 515 (1 - 4 Wins)
515
1325
GDR Restricted Win 650 (0 - 6 Wins)
650
2925
Grade 5 Final 440 (Final Sale 28/5)
440
1650
El Grand Senor Classic - S/E Heat 440 (Whelped on/after 1 Jan 2015)
440
1650
Restricted Win Final 390 (1 - 4 Wins)(Final SHP 29/5)
390
1650
Grade 5 Heat 390
390
1325
GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Final 460 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)
460
4000
GDR Special Event 680
680
3295
Maiden Heat 460
460
990
GDR Novice Grade 7 600
600
2925
GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Heat 525 (Vic Bred Only)
525
1325
Mixed 6/7 Heat 450
450
1325
Grade 5 450 (Bitches Only)
450
1325
Mixed 6/7 Final 311
311
1650
SAP
Sun, 28 May Twilight
SLE
Day
BAL
Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)
Twilight
TRA
Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)
Night
SHP
Twilight
GEL
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
HOR
Provincial Full Stakes
Tue, 30 May Night
Wed, 31 May
Mixed 6/7 Final 400
390
Day
Day
Mon, 29 May
1325
Mixed 6/7 Heat 311
WBL
Morning
390
Grade 5 Final 390
SAN
Night
1325
Maiden Quali Final 390
CRN
Night
Fri, 26 May
1325
450
Provincial Full Stakes
Twilight
Twilight
450
S/E Veteran 450 (250+ Ranking)
HOR
MEP
Day
Maiden Quali Final 450
Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)
Day
Night
WINNER
GEL
Tue, 23 May Night
DISTANCE
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
WGL
Day
MEP
Twilight
BEN
Night
MAY
Twilight
GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA
BAL CRN
All Maiden (Half Stakes)
SAN Sandown Park Shepparton
570+ DISTANCE RACING
VICBRED
RANK LIMIT
VETERAN RACE
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.
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GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA
DIRECTORY GREYHOUND RACING VICTORIA General Enquiries 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 & Sunday: 7.30am - 9.00am Contact for afternoon scratchings Member Services Phone: (03) 8329 1100 Email: memberservices@grv.org.au
BALLARAT Ballarat Greyhound Racing Club Manager: Craig Armstead (Acting) 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
BENDIGO Bendigo Greyhound Racing Association Manager: 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 Manager: Amanda Cameron (Acting) 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
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SANDOWN
Geelong Greyhound Racing Club
Sandown Greyhound Racing Club
Manager: 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
Manager: 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
HEALESVILLE
SHEPPARTON
Healesville Greyhound Association Inc.
Shepparton Greyhound Racing Club
Manager: 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
Manager: 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
HORSHAM
TRARALGON
Horsham Greyhound Racing Club
Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club
Manager: 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
Manager: Steven Clarke 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
THE MEADOWS
WARRAGUL
Melbourne Greyhound Racing Association
Warragul Greyhound Racing Club
Manager: 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 Manager: 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
Manager: 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 Manager: Craig Monigatti Tel: (03) 5561 2766 Fax: (03) 5561 2768 Email: warrnambool@grv.org.au Website: warrnambool.grv.org.au Address: Warrnambool Showgrounds, Koroit St, Warrnambool Postal: PO Box 115, Warrnambool 3280
GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA
TRIAL INFORMATION BALLARAT
HEALESVILLE
SHEPPARTON
Monday Afternoon - (Pen): Following the race meeting Tuesday - (Arm): 8.30 am to 2.30 pm. Bookings open Friday at 9.00am Wednesday Night - (Pen): Following the race meeting Thursday - (Arm): 8.30 am to 2.30 pm. Bookings open Monday at 9.00am Saturday – (Arm): 8.00am to 11.30am. Bookings open Wednesday at 9.00am
Wednesday - (Pen): 9.00am - 300m trials, 11.00am - 350m trials Bookings open 10.00am Mondays Race days: Half field trials only Satisfactory 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.
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 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
Greyhound welfare is the full responsibility of the owner/trainer/attendant at all times on the grounds of the Healesville Greyhound Association.
THE MEADOWS Monday: (Arm): Afternoon Monday: (Pen): 6.00pm – Until completion Wednesday: Following the race meeting Friday - (Arm only): 8.00am to 1.30pm
CRANBOURNE
SALE
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 6pm Wednesday - (Pen): After the race meeting – Fields only Thursday - (Arm): 7.30am to finish, and must be booked by COB Wednesday.
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 The new training bullring is operational with sessions on Mondays and Thursdays at 8am. Bookings with the Club only.
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.
SANDOWN 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 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 or Pen trials, all distances & hand slips Thursday Night: After last race – Pen trials only, 308M 390M 450M Saturday Morning: 8am start until finished – Arm or Pen trials, all distances & hand slips Please note: Warrnambool are NOT currently taking club trial bookings online. Please contact the Club to book a trial. 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.
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