In This Issue: Q & A with Peter Eustace | A Day At The Lab | A GAP Fairytale | The Reforms So Far | Racing Calendar
Ashlee Terry
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CONTENTS CEO’S UPDATE 3 PROFILE - PETER EUSTACE 4 - 5 ARTICLES
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A Day At The Lab Q & A with Adrian Scott The Reforms So Far Professional Standards & Integrity Department Monthly Report Racing, Wagering & Business Development Monthly Report Next Generation : Ashlee Terry Strategic Communication & Marketing Monthly Report GOTBA News Club Development & Member Services Monthly Report Golden Easter Egg at Wentworth Park Greyhound Tales
RACING CALENDAR 14 - 20 PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS & INTEGRITY DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT 21 LATEST LITTERS 22 - 23 GREYHOUND ADOPTION PROGRAM 24 - 25 CLUB DIRECTORY & TRIAL INFORMATION 26 - 27
IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO OWNERS & TRAINERS
IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO OWNERS & TRAINERS
REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION
RENEWALS ARE UPON US
Cover Photo Ashlee Terry Photo by Clint Anderson
RENEWALS ARE UPON US
The information in this publication is correct at time of printing
Greyhound Racing Victoria reminds its participants of the upcoming registration renewal period.
Greyhound Racing Victoria reminds its participants of the upcoming registration renewal period.
A greyhound will not be eligible for nomination if its trainer or any of its owners is unregistered. In cases where a greyhound is owned by a syndicate this applies to all syndicate members.
A greyhound will not be eligible for nomination if its trainer or any of its owners is unregistered. In cases where a greyhound is owned by a syndicate this applies to all syndicate members.
Please check your member card or your FastTrack account for your registration expiry date.
Please check your member card or your FastTrack account for your registration expiry date.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO OWNERS & TRAINERS
Registration Renewals are upon us The link to renew will be available three weeks prior to your registration expiry date – simply log into your FastTrack account and complete the steps (a 10% discount applies when completing online).
The link to renew will be available three weeks prior to your registration expiry date – simply log into your FastTrack account and complete the steps (a 10% discount applies when completing online).
Alternatively, you can call GRV’s Member Services Team for assistance on 03 8329 1100 or via email
Alternatively, you can call GRV’s Member Services Team for assistance on 03 8329 1100 or via email at info@grv.org.au
at info@grv.org.au Greyhound Racing Victoria reminds its participants of the upcoming registration renewal period.
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ensure their Member 1 been renewed. Please check your member card or your FastTrack account for your registration Role: Public Trainer registrations expiry date. The link to renew will be available three weeks prior to your registration Expires: have been 30/06/2016 expiry date – simply log into your FastTrack account and complete the steps (a renewed. 10% discount applies when completing online).
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CEO’S UPDATE The last month has once again been a very busy and productive time for GRV. We successfully celebrated 20 years of the Greyhound Adoption Program, which received wide media coverage, and our recent GAP adoption days and Little Big Day Outs have enjoyed record numbers. Thanks to all involved, in particular the Clubs and Club Managers. A series of workshops has recently been notified by GRV to sport participants and key stakeholders. Many are aware that GRV is committed to implementing Sal Perna and Dr Charles Milne’s recommendations. One of the major recommendations made by Sal Perna is to completely overhaul GRV’s regulatory framework. In undertaking this task, GRV will need to develop new policies and approaches to many aspects of the lifecycle of greyhounds. These workshops are critical in assisting GRV to understand the views of sports participants about key policy matters. It is very important to GRV that we understand the views of sports participants and key stakeholders BEFORE we formulate these key policies. So I really want you to actively participate in these workshops. This series of industry workshops will run from early May to late July and cover topics including training and trial facilities, track design, safety and lures and breeding, rearing and pre-race training. Other subjects will include racing programs and grading, industry education and training, opportunities for smaller scale participants and improving the racing career of greyhounds. For those of you who may not be aware, GRV’s Chief Steward, Glenn Fish, has taken up a senior role at Racing Victoria (RV) for a 12-month period. Glenn has made a very significant contribution as GRV’s Chief Steward and was absolutely central to our ability to deliver world-class racing events with great integrity and professionalism. His role at RV will give Glenn new learning and development opportunities and we look forward to him returning to GRV in early 2017. Since September 2015 GRV has significantly increased the number of swabs being taken to test for proscribed substances, and this issue of the Monthly includes a story about the organization that carries out our testing. On the animal welfare front, Ken Waixel has recently been appointed as Manager of GRV’s team of animal welfare officers. Ken has more than 30 years experience in local government in areas such as animal welfare and planning compliance, worked as a risk manager for the CFA and was previously the RSPCA’s senior inspector. A strong focus of Ken’s work is to ensure clear communication between animal welfare officers and participants so that everyone understands their rights, responsibilities and expectations when animal welfare inspections are carried out. As part of GRV’s focus on achieving world best practice in animal welfare, integrity and racing operations, Stuart Laing and Scott Robins, who head up GRV’s Racing Department, spent 5-13 April looking at greyhound racing in other major jurisdictions. They visited nine greyhound tracks in Florida, including the well-named Melbourne Greyhound Park in the Florida town of Melbourne, and four tracks in the UK, meeting with their counterparts and looking at how their facilities managed track conditions, racing operations and animal welfare. It has been a really important trip and their findings will inform GRV’s operations and planned capital works and feed into our industry workshops. The capital works program I mentioned will see a major investment by GRV in refurbishing and upgrading club infrastructure across the State to improve track safety, racing operations and visitor experiences. An external capital works expert has been appointed and is currently working on the upgrade of Warrnambool Greyhound Racing Club’s judging tower. Looking ahead, GRV has developed a new strategic plan for 2016-19 that aims to position both the sport and us for a strong and sustainable future. It builds on the existing GRV strategic plan ‘On Track for a Great Future: Strategic Plan 2014-16’ to position GRV as the standard-setter for animal welfare and integrity and to encourage more industry input to help drive cultural change throughout the sport. The draft is in this issue of the magazine and we’re interested in your feedback. It has been an exciting time for GRV in developing and delivering our reform program which is now generating some positive outcomes for the sport and I look forward to having more to report in the next issue of Greyhound Monthly Victoria.
Alan Clayton Chief Executive Officer Greyhound Racing Victoria
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What are the toughest challenges with being a greyhound race caller? Given how many dogs race through the week it’s hard to remember all of their names! Also trying to call each greyhound! The shorter races are over very quickly so I have to be really focused to get every one mentioned. No matter what dog or what price, someone has an interest so it’s really important to me.
PROFILE Peter Eustace One of greyhound racing’s most recognisable names, Peter Eustace, recently celebrated 50 years as a race caller. March 28th marked the important date with celebrations occurring at Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club where Peter called home the twelve race meeting. Peter Eustace spoke to Greyhound Monthly Victoria about his experiences as the voice of Gippsland greyhound racing for such an extensive period. Words by Bonnie Chignall Picture courtesy of Tammy Lee Photography
To be working in greyhound racing for 50 years, one can only assume you love it? I definitely love greyhound racing. It’s because you can get so into it; there are so many roles that you can fulfill like breeder, trainer, owner, track staff and even race caller! They make great pets too so I truly do love every aspect of the sport. Who is the best caller you’ve come across in all of your years? Bill Collins and Bert Bryant are honestly the epitome of race callers. Greg Miles is also really good. In all honestly, there are so many callers now its really hard to pick just one. But Bill, Bert and even John Russell are definitely high on my list because I was just in awe of them. Who is the best of today? I can’t go past Greg Miles but specifically in greyhounds there is Paul Dolan, and he is a journalist as well. He has been around for a fair few years too. It’s hard to think about one or two because there are so many good ones coming now. It is amazing now because there is so much scope for callers because of the high number of meetings. What about the next big thing in greyhound race calling? Who do you think is the next up and comer? There is a caller named Matt Jackson who calls at a few places. He is a very good caller and has a bright future.
What about your favourite track to call at? Well, Sale has been the best to me because its where I first started full time. They were the first club to have TAB race meetings and I have filled plenty of positions there like grader and honorary secretary. All of the tracks are good though and they all have a different setup that keeps it exciting. What is the most memorable greyhound race that you’ve called over the 50 years? I really love calling the Sale Cup. It gives you such a buzz and everyone there is so excited. The atmosphere is just so great. The most memorable race though was on the old track at Traralgon when Floodfawn won 13 starts straight at the same track. At the time it was an Australasian record before she went on to make it 15. I got to call the record setting race and it was such a big thing and really exciting. Who is your favourite greyhound? Valpierre was one of my favourites because of the family connection. My brother-in-law bred him and he was such a great dog. He won on the old Olympic Park track and he was so terrific and exciting. What are your memories about being inducted in the GRV Hall of Fame? I was surprised! I knew there was something going on when I got an invite for the first time though. My kids were there and it was then I realised there was something serious going on. It was a big thrill because I’d been sick and getting the award was really humbling. Thinking about the other people in the Hall of Fame just makes you stay humble. The induction was really great, I was given a giant frame with photos in it of my time. I really appreciated every bit of it. How did you discover your passion and talent for race calling? Well I have always been interested in calling. When I was young I used to be silly and call things moving in the street gutter, and I was always phantom calling. I just enjoyed it and never really thought I’d get this far. It just shows that if you put your mind to it, you can do anything. I followed my passion through radio school, originally in Melbourne, and that opened the doors for me. It gave me experience that is something that can’t be beaten. Finally Peter, how many more years do you think you will call and what are your plans in retirement? I’m not too sure on either honestly! The only thing is I think you know when the time is up. If I ever say the wrong dog or my eyesight isn’t great later on, it will be time. There is no specific time that I’ve set though, so I will see how it goes. When I retire I’d love to travel. My partner and I love globetrotting and I’d really like to see Ireland and Spain. Lately, with the Hall of Fame and this celebration, a lot has been said about me and it’s amazing the feedback that I’ve got. It’s been touching. I want to be out here doing this as much as I can definitely.
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A Day At The Lab Greyhound Racing Victoria’s plan to triple the number of swabs taken for prohibited substances to around 13,000 annually presents a challenge in terms of dramatically increasing sample quantities without sacrificing testing quality. Fortunately, one of the world’s leading drug testing laboratories, Racing Analytical Services Ltd (RASL), is based in Flemington, Melbourne, just down the road from GRV’s head office in West Melbourne. Greyhound Monthly Victoria joined RASL’s Laboratory Director, David Batty, and GRV’s Chief Veterinarian Dr Steven Karamatic, (above) for a day at the lab to see how RASL is ready and able to handle GRV’s much expanded testing regime. Founded in 1989 by the Victorian Government as a non-profit organisation to ensure the integrity of the State’s racing industry, RASL now carries out testing for all Victoria’s racing codes, GRV’s South Australian, Tasmanian and NSW counterparts, other sporting codes, the Australian Federal Police, the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service, Qantas and many other major Australian companies. RASL is also one of only four out of some 60 drug testing labs worldwide chosen as a referee lab by the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities. GRV is one of RASL’s major clients and already accounts for around a quarter of all the animal sample tests performed at its laboratories. To help RASL deal with an expanded program of greyhound testing, GRV has bought new refrigeration units for RASL (Top Row). Unlike older units that could store samples at minus 20 degrees for only around three months, the new GRV units can each store samples at minus 70 degrees for up to ten years. With a highly skilled team of around 40 people and $15 million in state-of-the-art equipment, RASL can process greyhound swabs through up to 16 separate drug testing screens that cover stimulants, supplements, steroids, pain killers, peptides, blood doping and more (Bottom Row). Most tests take around two weeks to return a negative result while positive samples are forwarded to an independent accredited laboratory for confirmatory testing and notified to GRV’s Chief Steward for further investigation. As well as testing for currently prohibited and controlled substances, RASL also develops testing procedures for new and emerging drugs and performance enhancing compounds such as peptide and protein-based doping agents. Its Biological Research Unit, set up in 2012, is the first one of its kind in the world where biochemists and biomedical scientists are developing tests for new doping agents as part of a working drug testing laboratory (Middle Row). Among the Unit’s achievements are an innovative high-throughput screen for a broad range of performance enhancing peptides which is now used for routine testing of race-day samples for Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. And with RASL’s ongoing investment in new technology and skills, the lab is well positioned to stay ahead of the game in keeping greyhound racing as clean and competitive as possible.
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Q & A with Warragul GRC Manager Adrian Scott Adrian Scott has been Manager since December 2014, and now he’s settled in we thought it a good time to find out how things are going. What is your background? Spent the majority of my working life with the Victorian Police Force in a few different locations. Then got involved with the pasture and turf seed industry, we had our own business, after selling that found myself in management roles within the seed industry . I took what I call a sabbatical year to help build our current house that ran into 18 months. My wife told me I had to find some mainstream employment. I’m still trying to work out how I came to get involved in the Greyhound Industry. Are you more of a country person or a city person at heart and why? Definitely a country boy; born at the Mirboo North Bush Nursing Hospital, it’s now a nursing home and that’s where I might finish. I worked in the inner city in the early part of my working life and couldn’t wait to get to the country to live and work. When did you start as Manager of the Warragul GRC? I commenced in mid December, 2014. Phil Pryor sat me down at the desk and said you’ve got 3 weeks to prepare for the cup, go to it. He told me once I got through the cup I should be prepared for most things. We still laugh about his last comment. How did you get into the greyhound racing industry? After we had finished building our house I was conscious that I should find a rewarding fulltime position. I told my wife I was going to return to horse training full time. She locked me out of the house for a week. Seriously, I was starting to look for something and someone from within the industry suggested I have a look at a position that was available at Warragul Greyhound Racing Club as Manager. They thought it would suit me and I would suit the position.
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What was it like managing a Warragul Cup? I learnt very quickly from when Phil Pryor sat me in the chair that the cup for most country clubs is a big event, particularly for the committee and staff. It’s an opportunity for them to showcase the club. I’ve been fortunate that for both cups I’ve been involved with most things have fallen into place and we have had good crowds with a good vibe. You are always trying to improve and there are always some aspects you can improve on. With the new marketing team at GRV we have already started to plan for the 2017 cup. The committee has been very supportive of both cups I’ve managed and we have a good team of full time staff along with our casual staff. It makes the job much easier when you know everyone is supporting each other in their role. When does Warragul generally race? Warragul race every Tuesday night and every Thursday day. We hold arm trials on Wednesday p.m. and Friday a.m. They are generally booked out with 84 trials on both days. It makes for a busy week for everyone at the club What’s your next big event? The Warragul St Ledger; which most likely will be held in June, the conditions have changed this year and hopefully it will be upgraded with a Group 3 status. We will also promote this with a special social event. What are the future plans for the Warragul GRC? What we would like to do and what we can actually do is one of the challenges. We are a little unique at Warragul in that we share the facility with seven other user groups, which creates a number of challenges that are not always obvious to everyone. Ideally we would like to improve the facilities in the dining room for patrons and industry participants. From a trainers perspective we would like to be able to provide better facilities to assist trainers better prepare their dogs. That’s a broad approach, obviously the better prepared and trained a dog is the better it races. Good training facilities also impact on the welfare of the dog. That’s now a focus for everyone.
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THE REFORMS SO FAR...
On 12 April, the Victorian Parliament passed the Racing and Other Acts Amendment (Greyhound Racing and Welfare Reform) Bill 2015 which implements many key recommendations made by the Chief Veterinary Officer and the Racing Integrity Commission in their reports on greyhound racing released last year. The amendments to the Racing Act 1958:
Give Greyhound Racing Victoria statutory obligations to promote and improve animal welfare across the industry and to promote and monitor compliance with GRV rules; Require that at least one member of the GRV board has experience in animal welfare or ethics and that the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board has one independent member with animal welfare or veterinary expertise; Give the Racing Integrity Commissioner the power to conduct audits of animal welfare compliance by racing controlling bodies as they relate to racing integrity - and to refer complaints about animal welfare processes and systems to a relevant government agency; Make it an offence for anyone acting as a steward, starter, lure driver, judge, promoter or occupier of a ground for a greyhound race that uses an animal as a lure; Allow GRV to make rules that specifically cover greyhound welfare; Give GRV Authorised Officers the power to enter premises from one hour before sunrise till one hour after sunset or at any other time if there is a reasonable belief that the Racing Act 1958 or the rules are being contravened; Enable GRV Authorised Officers to use information about registered greyhounds and participants to carry out functions authorised under the Domestic Animal Act 1994; Allow the Minister for Racing to recommend GRV Board appointments to the Governor in Council if he believes that an individual has the skills, experience and knowledge to assist the Board; and Give the Minister the power to appoint an administrator when the Board has failed to competently manage the greyhound racing industry or where it is otherwise in the public interest. The amendments to the Domestic Animal Act 1994:
Give the Minister the power to make a code of practice for keeping GRV registered greyhounds with non-compliance penalties; Authorise GRV officers to enforce the greyhound code of practice and to use, or share, some information that they may have obtained through their primary role with GRV; No longer defines business premises where such greyhounds are kept as a domestic animal business; and Calls for a $3.50 fee for every GRV registered greyhound whelped after 1 January 2011 to support management and compliance with the new greyhound code of practice. The amendments to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986:
Extend the time limit for bringing forward a prosecution from 12 months to three years.
Professional Standards & Integrity Department Monthly Report Charlie Bezzina Senior Integrity Manager The Integrity Investigations Unit has just completed the installation of the new case management system. This system will now record all investigations undertaken and briefs of evidence submitted. On the back of this system GRV has created a simple avenue to allow all participants and members of the public to report suspicious activity to the Integrity Unit. There is a button people can click on the GRV website, the Greyhound Care & Standards website and on Fasttrack. All information submitted via an online form is checked on daily for appropriate action. All information is treated in the strictest confidence and only integrity investigators have access to the information. Whilst anyone can submit anonymous information it is always useful to be able to clarify information received. Further to this, it allows investigators to give feedback. Whilst some information may only be commentary, the best information we can receive is specific, in particular, detailing who might be undertaking an illegal activity, and where and when. Greyhound Racing Victoria is committed to eliminating behaviour that brings the sport into disrepute, but we cannot do it alone and rely on the co-operation of the vast majority who are a credit to the sport. Being a registered participant with GRV is a privilege and not a right and those who continue to breach the rules will in time be asked to show cause as to why their registration should not be cancelled. In particular, we will be targeting participants who present greyhounds that are detected with prohibited substances. In the future I also plan to implement National Police checks for all participants who are registered with GRV. This is with a view to stop organised crime from infiltrating the sport. Soon, there will also be a requirement to update photographs on fasttrack that are more than five years old. The main strength within the Integrity Unit at GRV now is our capability to build on our intelligence database to link and predict criminal trends and associates. We will proactively target participants who continue to exhibit non-compliance with the rules – we won’t be waiting for a breach to occur. All of our activity is to help ensure a sustainable future for this industry, and I wish you all continued enjoyment in this great sport of Greyhound Racing.
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Racing, Wagering & Business Development Monthly Report Stuart Laing - General Manager, Racing, Wagering & Business Development Qualifying Trials Over the past month qualifying trials which are conducted monthly at Ballarat and Cranbourne have been cancelled pending a review of their operations. This step was taken following a number of recent incidents which place into question the integrity of the conduct of these events, which are currently not run under the control of GRV stewards or officials. Because greyhounds which compete in qualifying trials are in effect competing in heats for a full stakes final at a licensed race meeting, GRV is concerned that the processes currently adopted for identifying greyhounds and determining results of these heats may not have sufficient oversight. These events also contribute to a greyhound’s official form line which subsequently is used to calculate rankings for entry into races. GRV is of the view that qualifying trials have a useful role to play in the education and training of greyhounds for racing and should continue to be conducted. However, we believe a more structured approach is required. Commencing from 15 May 2016, all qualifying trial events will be conducted under the control of GRV Stewards and accredited club officials. This will mean the Rules of Race meetings will apply to these events. All trials will be filmed and made available for public viewing in the same way as they are published for race meetings and will include a race call commentary. Earlier Scratching Times We have received a number of requests proposing that the nominated scratching time for race meetings should be at least one hour earlier than the current 8.30am cut-off. The reasoning for the proposal is that an earlier cut-off time would provide additional time for trainers with reserves to know whether they have gained a start. This would avoid those trainers travelling long distances, particularly in hot weather, having to occasionally travel to a race meeting with a reserve that has not gained a start. We are giving this proposal consideration at the moment and would be happy to receive feedback or comments from members on the topic. We will 10 provide advice to participants of any change shortly.
NEXT GENERATION: Ashlee Terry By Molly Haines 24 year old Ashlee Terry is part of the next generation of greyhound trainers and breeders who hold a strong desire to find a home for each and every greyhound to set paw into their kennel. “I just love the dogs, I couldn’t imagine getting up in the morning and not seeing their faces,” Ashlee explained. Ashlee has never shied away from the task of rehoming her greyhounds – in fact, Ashlee has a clause when selling her pups, they must be rehomed. “I keep in constant contact with the people who buy my dogs; it feels good knowing they are looked after. I can’t stand the thought of dogs that I bred not being given the chance at life after racing,” “I feel a massive sense of achievement after I rehome my dogs,” Ashlee said. Not all greyhounds are fit for rehoming straight from the racetrack; a transitional period is required for the retired athletes to make it to a couch. “It’s really important to take them away from the kennel environment to get them used to life as a pet. I have a foster carer who helps give my dogs every chance to be someone’s pet.” Ashlee doesn’t just have success off the track; she is currently enjoying the life of an owner, breeder and trainer with her first litter beginning their journey on the track.
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“It’s so rewarding to watch greyhounds you bred yourself grow. They are part of your extended family so you care a lot for them.” Ashlee first set foot on a race track with her father, Keith, when she was just three weeks old. Keith passed away when Ashlee was 12, leaving a hole in her heart and a burning desire to follow her father’s love of the breed. “Sometimes it’s hard to remember why I do what I do; we work early mornings, long days and late nights, but I love the dogs and they make me feel close to my Dad, I know he would be very proud of what I have done.” Like all breeds, Ashlee’s greyhounds get to enjoy ‘play time’ in the yard with either a football or basketball. “It’s a great way for them to maintain plenty of handling as well as a chance to have a bit of fun.” Trainers Karen Leek and Andrew Paraskevas have always been around to share their wealth of greyhound knowledge as well as a helping hand, acting as mentors to Ashlee, so with the support of some of Victoria’s most experienced trainers behind her, Ashlee hopes one day to taste group success. “I would love to win The Group 2 Laurels at Sandown. Money is a minimal factor for me but to win a group race would be life changing.
Strategic Communication & Marketing Monthly Report Louise Martin - General Manager, Strategic Communication & Marketing The Strategic Communication and Marketing Department has been hard at work in recent times with several key events and campaigns. The last of the Little Big Days Out were held to great success with big crowds turning out to Warrnambool, Traralgon, Ballarat, Cranbourne and Horsham to enjoy a great day’s entertainment for the whole family. The carnival atmosphere will continue shortly at Warrnambool with the Warrnambool Cup and Classic both fast approaching on May 4. This is the highlight of the year for the Warrnambool Greyhound Racing Club and the Strategic Communication and Marketing Department has worked particularly hard to ensure this is a big occasion. Another key focus right across the board has been our Red Dog Run campaign which saw all 13 Victorian clubs partner with the Victorian RSL in the week leading up to Anzac Day. Under this partnership GRV donated $250 to the Victorian RSL every time a dog won a race from the red box. The results were fabulous, with 48 winners wearing the Number 1 rug, raising $12,000 for the Anzac Appeal. To officially be associated with such an important day in Australia’s history is a great honour for the greyhound racing industry and further highlights GRV’s community engagement. And while we take great pride in contributing to the community, our primary focus is and always will be the welfare of the dogs before, during and after a dog’s racing career. There has been reflected in the wide-spread coverage surrounding the 20th anniversary of the Greyhound Adoption Program right across the mainstream media. With some very public negative issues still looming over greyhound racing, it is reassuring that this side of the industry can be portrayed in such a positive light. Finally, our new-look department has brought in some more key talent, with Stephen Gray (Marketing Manager), Tristan Maagma (Digital Producer) and Troy Iwanyk (Digital Coordinator) the latest additions to our dynamic team. 11
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GOTBA News Sandra Reed - President, GOTBA Victoria (pictured). The greyhound industry has been undergoing significant upheaval recently, resulting in an overwhelming workload for our volunteer committee. But we continue to work tirelessly on behalf of our members.
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Club Development & Member Services Monthly Report Craig Armstead - General Manager Club Development & Member Services
We have two committee members on the Code of Practice – Industry Reference Group. The development of the Code of Practice requires industry input so that the best possible outcomes are achieved for all greyhound racing stakeholders. This makes our involvement vital to the process.
We are continuing to work closely with Clubs on developing new ideas to make the race day experience as enjoyable and safe as it can be for all participants and attendees. These are some recent developments.
We also have a representative on GRV’S Industry Consultation Group, which provides us with an invaluable avenue to draw on our wealth of experience and explain our position on many aspects that affect all involved in the sport.
The transporter bus at Healesville The Healesville Club recently purchased a bus for trainers and handlers to transport them from the starting boxes, especially in extreme weather conditions. Cynthia O’Brien, Club Manager, says ‘GRV and the Healesville Club are always focusing on the welfare aspect for the dogs, but it is also important to look after the wellbeing of our trainers. It is quite a walk to and from the starting boxes. The new bus provides a bit of a relief in cold, wet and hot weather conditions. It will also benefit some of our older trainers and participants with injuries who have problems walking longer distances’.
We are also looking beyond the borders of Victoria, working with the national GOTBA, to help address problems Australia-wide. All states face the same issues and working together helps strengthen our associations and brings a concerted focus to the major issues. We have consulted with GRV on many issues, including: • Local rule changes • Support for a private adoption organisation based on the American model • Lures and other incentives to keep dogs chasing keenly • Track design and surfaces to ensure safety and consistency • Heat policy • Breeding • Participant education. We have also directed resources into raising our profile on both traditional and social media and to communicating more effectively with politicians. We continue to represent Victorian greyhound owners, trainers and breeders, as we strive for improvement of the industry and the promotion of animal welfare and respect. For information on how to become a member of GOTBA Victoria visit www.gotbav.org.au/membership/ You can also find us on Facebook or Twitter. Just search for
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OHS Update GRV and Clubs are committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of all participants, attendees and staff working at Clubs. As part of this commitment we recently had another round of visits by our OHS Consultant, Malcolm Farfor, to all Clubs. ‘There have been a lot of improvements in 2015 at Clubs in terms of OHS’, says Malcolm. ‘Just to mention a few: we have increased First Aid capabilities with dedicated defibrillator units at each Club including the Coursing Clubs, we have improved Emergency Evacuation Planning and capability, and we have had some significant upgrades to facilities and electrical systems. There are further improvements planned for 2016’, he says. We are looking forward to working with Malcolm throughout this year. Warrnambool The GRV Board recently made the decision to place the Warrnambool Club into administration. I have been appointed interim administrator with the intention to quickly move to a local, independent administrator. The Warrnambool Club remains an ongoing and integral part of the future of the Victorian greyhound industry and the intention is to return to a new local Committee as soon as possible.
APRIL / MAY 2016
GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA
Victorians Dominated Sydney’s Biggest Night Again Golden Easter Egg night - held every year on Easter Saturday at Wentworth Park - is the pinnacle of greyhound racing in New South Wales. And on March 26, for the seventh year in succession, a Victorian-trained greyhound won the $352,000 Group 1 Golden Easter Egg (520m), with Moreira (Jason Thompson) snaring the $250,000 first prize in 29.77sec. The other Group 1 on the card also went Victoria’s way, as Toolleen trainer Mark Giddings, at just 22 years of age, steering Lioness Lulu to victory in the $103,000 Association Cup (720m). Lioness Lulu stopped the clock at 42.21sec with a commanding seven length win, and claimed a $75,000 first prize, which Mark plans to use to purchase his first property. Team Dailly also had a feature race winner on the card when Marley Bale took out the $34,000 Group 3 Ambrosoli (520m) - which is a Golden Easter Egg consolation race - in 29.60sec, which was the fastest time of the night! VIC DOMINATION Recent Golden Easer Egg Winners 2016 - Moreira 2015 - Fernando Bale 2014 - Tonk 2013 - Grigorieva Bale 2012 - Don’t Knocka Him 2011 - Radley Bale 2010 - Cosmic Rumble
GRV partners with Regional printer There has been significant change in recent times right throughout the greyhound racing industry and that change has extended to the printing of Greyhound Monthly Victoria. This edition is the first to have been printed by Prominent Group, a Shepparton based small business that specialises in offset print, digital print and graphic design. Prominent Group uses environmentally friendly paper in all its products. This shift is in line with Greyhound Racing Victoria’s focus on providing jobs and investing in the economies of rural and regional Victoria. As well as printing Greyhound Monthly, GRV will also be using Prominent Group’s mailing house for distribution purposes.
A regular look back at the history and heritage of greyhound racing The Greyhound Wars The 11th century English King Canute, is best remembered for setting up his throne on a beach to try and hold back the tide to show his subjects that a monarch cannot control everything. But it was another matter entirely when it came to greyhounds. The breed was well established in England by the time Canute staged his media opportunity on the beach, having been introduced some 500 years earlier from Europe, and were popular and valued across all levels of society with many homes keeping a greyhound or two. The Royal Houses and the nobility hunted with white or parti-coloured greyhounds during the day that were easier to spot if lost and the commoners used black, red, fawn, and brindle dogs that were better camouflaged for hunting at dawn and dusk. Then around 1016, King Canute proclaimed the Forest Laws banning commoners from hunting on Royal Lands which included some of England’s prime forests and fields, rich with game. Under the laws, any commoner caught hunting in the Royal Forests would be fined and his greyhound confiscated, lamed or killed and that any commoner’s dog, whether a greyhound or not, that was living less than 10 miles from Royal Land would have its tendons cut. This did not go down well with the commoners and there were frequent clashes between them, court officials and royal game wardens that only got worse as further penalties for keeping greyhounds were introduced by William the Conqueror and successive kings. This turned over the years into a kind of lowlevel guerrilla conflict, called ‘The Greyhound Wars’ that was fought in the English forests and fields between commoners, outlaws and often brutal and corrupt officials, providing some of the inspiration for the growing legend of Robin Hood. By the middle of the 14th century the Forest Laws were no longer active and the need to clear new agricultural land of pests like rabbits saw the removal of all restrictions on owning greyhounds and they once again became part of rural life across all classes. Today anyone can own and enjoy a greyhound without having to worry about a King with wet feet coming after them.
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RACING CALENDAR
The Racing Calendar is subject to change.
APRIL
GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA
April - May
LEGEND CLUBS BAL
Ballarat
BEN
Bendigo
CRN
Cranbourne
GEL
Geelong
HOR
Horsham
HVL
Healesville
MEA
Meadows
SAP Sandown Park SHP
Shepparton
SLE
Sale
TRA
Traralgon
RACING CALENDAR DATE
WGL Warragul WBL
Warrnambool
MEP
Meadows
Fri, 1 Apr
SAN Sandown Park
570+
TIME SLOT TRACK Day
HVL
Twilight
WBL
Night
GEL
Twilight
TRA
Sat, 2 Apr
DISTANCE RACING
Night
MEA HVL
VICBRED
Sun, 3 Apr
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FINISH ON LURE
14
Mon, 4 Apr
Day
SAP
DISTANCE
WINNER
Mixed 4/5 300 (Females Only)
TITLE OF EVENT
300
700
S/E Veteran 350
350
660
Grade 5 520 (Females Only)(Vic Bred Only)
520
1325
Grade 7 Heat 400
400
1325
Grade 5 595
595
1525
Grade 5 665
665
1525
GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 525 (Vic Bred Only)
525
1325
Shepparton to The Meadows Grade 5 Final 525 (No City Wins)
525
6260
Maiden Final 525
525
5000
Grade 5 No Penalty 595 (250+ Ranking)
595
1525
S/E Veteran 515
515
1325
GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Heat 515 (Vic Bred Only)
515
1325
Maiden Heat 515
515
990
450
1325
GDR Restricted Win 680 (0 - 6 Wins)($2K Bonus)
680
2925
Free For All 460 (Grade 4 or Better)
460
1650
Restricted Win Final 460 (1 - 6 Wins)
460
1650
Maiden Heat 460
460
990
GDR Grade 5 600 ($2K Bonus)
600
2925
Grade 5 Heat 525 (No City Wins)
525
1325
Above All 2016 CRN Cup Winner S/E Final 520 (0 - 5 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)
520
5000
Special Event 311 (Maidens Ineligible)(Vic Bred Only)
311
1650
Restricted Win Heat 520 (2 - 8 Wins)
520
1325
Dual Distance Grade 5 Final 450
450
1650
Special Event 450 (Vic Bred Only)
450
1650
Maiden Heat 390
390
990
GOTBA Cup Grade 5 Final 515 (No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only)(refer to www.gotbav.org.au for details)
515
12000
GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Final 515 (Vic Bred Only)
515
10000
Grade 5 Heat 715
715
5750
Provincial Full Stakes
Provincial Half Stakes
Twilight
SLE
Provincial Full Stakes
Day
BAL
Rankings+ Meeting Grade 5,6 & 7 390, 450,545 (275+), 660 (250+)
Twilight
TRA
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Night
SHP
Restricted Win Heat 450 (1 - 4 Wins)
GEL
All Maiden (Half Stakes)
HOR
Provincial Full Stakes
Twilight Tue, 5 Apr Night
Day
Twilight
WGL
MEP
CRN
Wed, 6 Apr
Night
BAL BEN
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Day
WGL
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Twilight
SHP
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Full Stakes)
Night
SAN
Thu, 7 Apr
The Racing Calendar is subject to change. DATE
TIME SLOT TRACK
WINNER
515
5000
Ron Nestor Memorial Grade 5 Heat 515 (MEA 525 SAN 515)(Max 32)(Must be Grade 5 at MEA & SAN)(Final at MEA)
515
5000
Restricted Win 650 (1 - 4 Wins)
650
1525
GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 450 (Vic Bred Only)
450
1325
Grade 6 Heat 390
390
1325
Special Event 650 (275+ Ranking)
650
1895
S/E Heat 440 (275+ Ranking)
440
1650
S/E Heat 520 (275+ Ranking)
520
1650
Special Event 460 (Females Only)
460
1650
Grade 7 Final 400
400
1650
Restricted Win 680 (1 - 4 Wins)
680
1525
Mixed 4/5 Heat 520
520
1405
GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 525 (Vic Bred Only)
525
3050
GDR Mixed 4/5 595 ($2K Bonus)
595
3015
Maiden Heat 525
525
MEA
Ron Nestor Memorial Grade 5 Heat 525 (MEA 525 SAN 515)(Max 32)(Must be Grade 5 at MEA & SAN)(Final at MEA)
525
BEN
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
WBL
Day
Fri, 8 Apr
Twilight
Night
Sat, 9 Apr
Twilight Night
Day Sun, 10 Apr Twilight
SLE BEN
GEL
TRA
SLE
Night
Day
Night
BAL
GEL
Twilight
TRA
Sat, 16 Apr Night
Sun, 17 Apr
Meadows
Special Event 390 (Vic Bred Only)
390
1650
SAN Sandown Park
Restricted Win Final 450 (1 - 4 Wins)
450
1650
Day
MEA
HVL
570+
Maiden Final 460
460
1325
Restricted Win 400 (1 - 3 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)
400
1325
Damsels Dash Special Event 525 (Females Only)
525
1650
Grade 5 Heat 600 (No City Wins)
600
1525
Grade 5 No Penalty 525 (250+ Ranking)
525
1325
Grade 5 Heat 450
450
1325
Maiden Final 390
390
1325
Restricted Win Final 520 (2 - 8 Wins)
520
3000
GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Heat 520 (Vic Bred Only)
520
1325
Grade 5 Final 715
715
12000
Novice Final 595 (Maiden & 1 Win)
595
7200
GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 515 (Vic Bred Only)
515
5000
GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 450 (Vic Bred Only)
450
3050
Grade 6 Final 390
390
1650
Restricted Win 650 (1 - 4 Wins)
650
1525
GDR Restricted Win 660 (0 - 6 Wins)($2K Bonus)
660
2925
Restricted Win Heat 425 (2 - 6 Wins)
425
1325
Mixed 4/5 Final 520
520
1650
S/E Veteran 400
400
1325
Maiden 596
596
1140
Restricted Win Heat 525 (1 - 6 Wins)
525
1325
Maiden Final 525
525
1325
Ron Nestor Memorial Grade 5 Final 525 (MEA 525 SAN 515)(Max 32)(Must be Grade 5 at MEA & SAN)(Final at MEA)
525
12000
Grade 5 Final 525 (No City Wins)
525
6260
Grade 5 Heat 525 (Vic Bred Only)
525
5000
Mixed 4/5 350 (Females Only)
350
700
GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 300 (Vic Bred Only)
300
660
S/E Veteran 350
350
660
DISTANCE RACING
VICBRED
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
FINISH ON LURE
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Night
Fri, 15 Apr
WGL Warragul Warrnambool
Rankings+ Meeting Grade 5,6 & 7 390, 450 (300+), 650 (250+)
BEN
Traralgon
MEP
SHP
Twilight
Sale
TRA WBL
Twilight
WBL
Shepparton
SLE
3295
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Day
SHP
650
WGL
WBL
SAP Sandown Park
GDR Special Event 650 ($2K Bonus)
Day
SAN
Meadows
1325
CRN
Night
Healesville
MEA
440
Night
Thu, 14 Apr
HVL
GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 440 (Vic Bred Only)
Provincial Full Stakes
BEN
1525
1650
HOR
Twilight
Horsham
1325
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
MEP
Geelong
HOR
440
GEL
WGL
Cranbourne
GEL
515
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Twilight
CRN
5000
Special Event 440 (Vic Bred Only) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Tue, 12 Apr
990
Grade 5 No Penalty 515 (250+ Ranking)
BAL
SHP
Ballarat Bendigo
1525
TRA
CLUBS
BEN
595
Day
Night
595
LEGEND
BAL
Grade 5 No Penalty 595 (250+ Ranking)
Twilight Mon, 11 Apr
Wed, 13 Apr
Provincial Full Stakes
Novice Heat 595 (Maiden & 1 Win) SAP
APRIL
DISTANCE
Night
TITLE OF EVENT
GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA
Maiden Final 515
SAN Thu, 7 Apr
RACING CALENDAR
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RACING CALENDAR
GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA DATE
TIME SLOT TRACK HVL
APRIL BAL
Ballarat
BEN
Bendigo
CRN
Cranbourne
GEL
Geelong
HOR
Horsham
HVL
Healesville
MEA
Meadows
Tue, 19 Apr
Wed, 20 Apr
660
595
1525
Grade 5 515 (Females Only)
515
1325
S/E Veteran 515
515
1325
GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 440 (Vic Bred Only)
440
3050
S/E Final 440 (275+ Ranking)
440
1650
S/E Final 520 (275+ Ranking)
520
1650
Grade 5 Heat 520
520
1325
Restricted Win Heat 440 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)
440
1325
450
3000
Grade 5 No Penalty 600 (250+ Ranking)
600
1525
Grade 5 No Penalty 525 (250+ Ranking)
525
1325
Maiden Heat 525
525
990
GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Final 520 (Vic Bred Only)
520
4000
GDR Mixed 4/5 699 ($2K Bonus)
699
3015
Winning Post Photographics and Supplies Grade 5 Heat 520
520
1325
WBL
Warrnambool Classic S/E Heat 450 (Whelped on/after 1/7/2013)(Nominate Through Warrnambool Club, Conditions Apply)
450
3000
Day
WGL
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Twilight
SHP
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Free For All 450 (Grade 4 or Better)
450
1650
Grade 5 Final 450
450
1650
Mixed 6/7 660
660
1525
Maiden 450 (Females Only)
450
990
GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 515 (Vic Bred Only)
515
9060
Special Event 595
595
7200
Special Event 715
715
7200
425
1650
Restricted Win Final 525 (1 - 6 Wins)
525
1650
GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Heat 395 (Vic Bred Only)
395
1325
Grade 5 Final 525 (Vic Bred Only)
525
12000
Grade 5 Final 600 (No City Wins)
600
7200
GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 300 (Vic Bred Only)
300
2225
ANZAC Sprint - Special Event 350
350
1700
Novice Final 350 (Maiden & 1 Win)
350
825
S/E Veteran 300
300
660
Grade 5 No Penalty 595 (250+ Ranking)
595
1525
Grade 5 No Penalty 515 (250+ Ranking)
515
1325
GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 515 (Vic Bred Only)
515
990
Grade 5 Final 520
520
1650
Restricted Win Final 440 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)
440
1650
GRV VIC BRED Series - Distance Restricted Win Heat 650 (0 - 6 Wins)(No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only)
650
1525
S/E Veteran 440
440
1325
Mixed 6/7 650
650
1525
GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 450 (Vic Bred Only)
450
1325
Restricted Win 570 (0 - 4 Wins)(275+ Ranking)
570
1525
Grade 5 410 (275+ Ranking)
410
1325
Grade 5 480 (275+ Ranking)
480
1325
Mixed 6/7 410 (275+ Ranking)
410
1325
SAP
Shepparton
SLE
Sale
TRA
Traralgon
BAL
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Twilight
TRA
All Maiden (Half Stakes)
Night
SHP
Provincial Full Stakes
GEL
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
WBL
Warrnambool Classic S/E Heat 450 (Whelped on/after 1/7/2013)(Nominate Through Warrnambool Club, Conditions Apply)
Night
WGL
Provincial Full Stakes
Day
MEP
Twilight
Twilight
Night
WGL Warragul WBL
Warrnambool
MEP
Meadows
SLE
Day
SAP Sandown Park SHP
SAN Sandown Park
BEN CRN
BAL
Thu, 21 Apr Night
570+ DISTANCE RACING
SAN
Fri, 22 Apr VICBRED
Day
HOR
Provincial Full Stakes
BEN
Restricted Win Final 425 (2 - 6 Wins)
Night
GEL
Provincial Full Stakes
Twilight
TRA
Night
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MEA
HVL Day Sun, 24 Apr
SAP
Twilight
Mon, 25 Apr
Tue, 26 Apr
Rankings+ Meeting Grade 5,6 & 7 425,500 (275+), 660 (250+)
Twilight
Sat, 23 Apr FINISH ON LURE
WINNER
Grade 5 No Penalty 595 (250+ Ranking)
Twilight
CLUBS
DISTANCE 350
Sun, 17 Apr
Mon, 18 Apr
TITLE OF EVENT Novice Heat 350 (Maiden & 1 Win)
Day
LEGEND
The Racing Calendar is subject to change.
SLE
Day
BAL
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Twilight
TRA
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Night
SHP
Twilight
GEL
Twilight
HOR
Rankings+ Meeting Grade 5,6 & 7 400, 460 (300+), 520 (275+), 596,680 (250+)
Twilight
HOR
Mixed 6/7 480 (275+ Ranking)
480
1325
Night
WGL
Grade 5 680
680
1525
The Racing Calendar is subject to change. DATE Tue, 26 Apr
TIME SLOT TRACK Night
WGL
Day
MEP
Twilight
BEN CRN
Night WBL
Thu, 28 Apr
DISTANCE
WINNER
Grade 5 Heat 460
TITLE OF EVENT
460
1325
Grade 7 Heat 460
460
1325
Grade 5 Heat 725 (No City Wins)
725
1525
Grade 5 No Penalty 600 (250+ Ranking)
600
1525
Grade 5 No Penalty 525 (250+ Ranking)
525
1325
Winning Post Photographics and Supplies Grade 5 Final 520
520
3000
GRV VIC BRED Series - Distance S/E Heat 699 (Less Than $25000)(Vic Bred Only)
699
1895
Warrnambool Cup S/E Heat 450
450
5000
Warrnambool Classic S/E Semi Final 450 (Whelped on/after 1/7/2013)(Nominate Through Warrnambool Club, Conditions Apply)
450
3000
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Day
WGL
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Twilight
SHP
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
BAL
Provincial Full Stakes Metropolitan Full Stakes
Day
HOR
Special Event 570
570
1895
Twilight
BEN
Bendigo Roses S/E Heat 425 (Females Only)(Whelped on/after 1/2/2014)
425
1650
Grade 5 500 (Vic Bred Only)
500
1325
GEL
Geelong
Special Event 520 (Vic Bred Only)
520
1650
HOR
Horsham
Maiden Heat 400 (Vic Bred Only)
400
990
HVL
Healesville
7000
MEA
Meadows
SAP Sandown Park
Night
GEL
Traralgon Distance Cup Special Event 665 Twilight
TRA
Sat, 30 Apr Night
MEA HVL
Sun, 1 May
Day SAP
Twilight Mon, 2 May
LEGEND
SAN
Night
Fri, 29 Apr
GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA
APRIL
Wed, 27 Apr
RACING CALENDAR
CLUBS
665
4000 1325
Maiden Heat 525
525
990
Special Event 600
600
7200
Maiden Final 525
525
5000
WBL
Warrnambool
Rodney Thorneycroft Memorial - GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 350 (Vic Bred Only)
350
1000
MEP
Meadows
S/E Veteran 300
300
660
SAN Sandown Park
GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Semi Final 515 (Vic Bred Only)
515
5000
GDR Restricted Win 715 (1 - 4 Wins)($2K Bonus)
715
2925
S/E Veteran 515
515
1325
515
1325
GRV VIC BRED Series - Distance Restricted Win Final 650 (0 - 6 Wins)(No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only)
650
5000
450
3050
All Maiden (Half Stakes) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Night
SHP
GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 450 (Vic Bred Only)
GEL
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
HOR
Mixed 6/7 Heat 410
410
1325
Grade 7 Final 460
460
1650
Grade 5 Final 460
460
1650
Restricted Win Heat 460 (Females Only)(1 - 4 Wins)
460
1325
Maiden 460 (Vic Bred Only)
460
990
Damsels Dash Grade 5 Heat 525 (Females Only)
525
1325
GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Heat 525 (Vic Bred Only)
525
1325
GRV VIC BRED Series - Distance S/E Final 699 (Less Than $25000)(Vic Bred Only)
699
5000
Grade 6 Heat 520
520
1325
Restricted Win 311 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)
311
1325
Warrnambool Classic S/E Group 2 450 (Whelped on/after 1/7/2013)(Nominate Through Warrnambool Club, Conditions Apply)
450
75000
Warrnambool Cup S/E Group 2 450
450
47000
Stan Lake Memorial Special Event 450
450
7500
GDR Mixed 4/5 650 ($2K Bonus)
650
3015
GDR Restricted Win 660 (1 - 4 Wins)($2K Bonus)
660
2925
Special Event 390 (Vic Bred Only)
390
1650
S/E Veteran 390
390
1325
Lizrene S/E Group 3 715
715
25000
The Racecallers S/E Group 3 595
595
25000
Bill Collins Speed Star S/E Group 3 515 (8 Fastest greyhounds at SAN/SAP since 1/2/16. See sandowngreyhounds.com.au for info)
515
25000
GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Final 515 (Vic Bred Only)
515
12000
GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 440 (Vic Bred Only)
440
990
MEP
Twilight
BEN CRN
Wed, 4 May Night
WBL
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Day
WGL
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Twilight
SHP
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Full Stakes)
Night
BAL
Thu, 5 May
Thu, 5 May
Night
SAN
Fri, 6 May
Day
SLE
SHP
Shepparton
SLE
Sale
TRA
Traralgon
WGL Warragul
570+ DISTANCE RACING
VICBRED
FINISH ON LURE
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BAL TRA
Day
Cranbourne
525
Grade 5 515 (Females Only)
WGL
CRN
395
Day
Night
Bendigo
GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 525 (1 - 4 Wins)(1 - 14 Starts)(Vic Bred Only)
SLE
Tue, 3 May
Ballarat
BEN
GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Final 395 (Vic Bred Only)
Twilight
Twilight
BAL
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RACING CALENDAR
GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA DATE
TIME SLOT TRACK Twilight
BEN
MAY
Fri, 6 May Night
Twilight
GEL
TRA
Sat, 7 May Night
MEA
LEGEND
HVL CLUBS BAL
Ballarat
BEN
Bendigo
CRN
Cranbourne
Sun, 8 May
Day SAP
GEL
Geelong
Twilight
HOR
Horsham
Day
HVL
Healesville
MEA
Meadows
Mon, 9 May
SHP
Shepparton
SLE
Sale
TRA
Traralgon Warrnambool
MEP
Meadows
Wed, 11 May
425
1325
Beckley Park Cannonball Sprint S/E Heat 400 (Bonus to Geelong Greyhound Club Members. See geelong.grv.org.au for detail.)
400
1650
Restricted Win 680 (1 - 4 Wins)
680
1525
Maiden Final 400 (Vic Bred Only)
400
1325
GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Final 525 (1 - 4 Wins)(1 - 14 Starts)(Vic Bred Only)
525
4000
Grade 5 595
595
1525
Grade 5 Heat 395
395
1325
Maiden Final 525
525
1325
Grade 5 Final 725 (No City Wins)
725
7200
Grade 5 Heat 525
525
5000
Rodney Thorneycroft Memorial - GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 350 (Vic Bred Only)
350
2225
Mother's Day Sprint Mixed 6/7 350 (Lady Trainers Only)(3 Month Domiciled Rule Applies)
350
1000
Mixed 6/7 515 (Females Only)
515
1325
Grade 5 515 (Females Only)(No City Wins)
515
1325
S/E Veteran 515
515
1325
390
990
Mixed 6/7 Final 410
410
1650
Restricted Win 570 (1 - 6 Wins)
570
1525
Restricted Win Final 460 (Females Only)(1 - 4 Wins)
460
1650
GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 400 (Vic Bred Only)
400
1325
GDR Novice Grade 7 725 ($2K Bonus)(Maiden & 1 Win)
725
2925
Restricted Win 600 (1 - 4 Wins)
600
1525
Grade 5 Heat 525 (No City Wins)
525
1325
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Twilight
TRA
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Night
SHP
Maiden Heat 390
GEL
Night
WGL
Day
MEP
Twilight
Night
VICBRED
BEN
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
BAL
GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 450 (Vic Bred Only)
450
990
Grade 6 Final 520
520
1650
Restricted Win 699 (1 - 4 Wins)
699
1525
Mixed 4/5 520 (Females Only)
520
1405
Sapphire Crown S/E Heat 515 (Females Only)(Maidens Ineligible)(Max. 32)
515
7000
Harrison Dawson S/E Heat 515 (Dogs Only)(Maidens Ineligible)(Max. 32)
515
7000
Healesville Oaks - S/E Heat 350 (Females Only)(Whelped on/after 1/12/2013)
350
825
S/E Veteran 350
350
660
GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 425 (Vic Bred Only)
425
3050
Free For All 425 (Females Only)(Grade 4 or Better)
425
1650
Maiden Heat 500
500
990
Beckley Park Cannonball Sprint S/E Final 400 (Bonus to Geelong Greyhound Club Members. See geelong.grv.org.au for detail.)
400
5000
GDR Special Event 596 ($2K Bonus)
596
3295
Grade 5 Heat 460 (Females Only)
460
1325
Grade 5 Final 395
395
1650
Grade 5 665
665
1525
Grade 5 Heat 525
525
1325
Maiden Heat 395 (Vic Bred Only)
395
990
Grade 5 Final 525
525
12000
GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Final 525 (Vic Bred Only)
525
10000
Damsels Dash Grade 5 Final 525 (Females Only)
525
6260
Grade 5 Heat 600
600
5750
Healesville Derby - S/E Heat 350 (Dogs Only)(Whelped on/after 1/12/2013)
350
825
S/E Veteran 300 (Females Only)
300
660
Grade 5 Heat 515 (No City Wins)
515
1325
GDR Mixed 4/5 650 ($2K Bonus)
650
3015
Mixed 4/5 520 (Vic Bred Only)
520
1405
GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Semi Final 440 (Vic Bred Only)
440
1325
CRN
Day
WGL
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Twilight
SHP
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Thu, 12 May Night
SAN WBL
FINISH ON LURE
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5000
GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 425 (Vic Bred Only)
BAL
Twilight
DISTANCE RACING
18
WINNER
425
Provincial Full Stakes
Tue, 10 May
SAN Sandown Park
570+
TITLE OF EVENT
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
WGL Warragul WBL
DISTANCE
Bendigo Roses S/E Final 425 (Females Only)(Whelped on/after 1/2/2014)
SLE
SAP Sandown Park
The Racing Calendar is subject to change.
Fri, 13 May
Twilight
Night
Twilight
HVL
BEN
GEL
TRA
Sat, 14 May Night
Day
HVL SAP
Sun, 15 May
Mon, 16 May
MEA
Twilight
SLE
Day
BAL
Provincial Full Stakes
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
The Racing Calendar is subject to change. DATE
TIME SLOT TRACK Twilight
Night
Twilight
TRA
SHP
1325
Restricted Win Heat 450 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)
450
1325
Maiden Final 390
390
1325
Doug Hughes Memorial - Grade 5 Heat 480
480
1325
GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 400 (Vic Bred Only)
400
3050
Free For All 460 (Grade 4 or Better)
460
1650
GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 460 (Vic Bred Only)
460
990
525
990
Mixed 6/7 660
660
1525
GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Semi Final 450 (Vic Bred Only)
450
1325
Carmichael/Howell Memorial Grade 5 Heat 545
545
1325
GDR Mixed 4/5 699 ($2K Bonus)
699
3015
GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 520 (Vic Bred Only)
520
1325
WGL
Maiden Heat 525
Twilight
BEN
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
BAL
LEGEND CLUBS BAL
Ballarat
BEN
Bendigo
CRN
Cranbourne
GEL
Geelong
Day
WGL
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
HOR
Horsham
Twilight
SHP
All Maiden (Half Stakes)
HVL
Healesville
Sapphire Crown S/E Group 1 515 (Females Only)(Maidens Ineligible)(Max. 32)
100000
MEA
Meadows
SAP Sandown Park
515
Harrison Dawson S/E Group 1 515 (Dogs Only)(Maidens Ineligible)(Max. 32)
515
100000
Sandown Cup S/E Heat 715 (Maidens Ineligible)
715
8000
Grade 5 Final 515 (No City Wins)
515
6260
WBL
WBL Classic Bonus S/E Heat 450 (For 2016 WBL Classic nominated Greyhounds. Classic placegetters inelig.)
450
1650
WBL
WBL Classic Bonus Maiden Heat 450 (For 2016 WBL Classic nominated Greyhounds. Classic placegetters inelig.)
450
990
WBL
Warrnambool
Maiden Final 500
500
1325
MEP
Meadows
GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Heat 425 (Vic Bred Only)
425
1325
SAN Sandown Park
Grade 5 Final 460 (Females Only)
460
1650
GDR Restricted Win 665 (0 - 6 Wins)($2K Bonus)
665
2925
Grade 5 Final 525
525
1650
Maiden Final 395 (Vic Bred Only)
395
1325
Grade 5 Final 600
600
12000
Grade 5 Final 525 (No City Wins)
525
6260
Healesville Oaks - S/E Final 350 (Females Only)(Whelped on/after 1/12/2013)
350
7000
Healesville Derby - S/E Final 350 (Dogs Only)(Whelped on/after 1/12/2013)
350
7000
Maiden Heat 350
350
500
Special Event 515 (Females Only)
515
1650
S/E Veteran 515
515
1325
GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Final 440 (Vic Bred Only)
440
7500
Mixed 4/5 440 (Females Only)
440
1405
Maiden 650
650
1140
Grade 5 Final 450
450
1650
Restricted Win Final 450 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)
450
1650
Doug Hughes Memorial - Grade 5 Final 480
480
1650
Restricted Win Heat 480 (1 - 4 Wins)
480
1325
Mixed 4/5 400 (Females Only)
400
1405
S/E Veteran 400
400
1325
GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Semi Final 460 (Vic Bred Only)
460
1325
Grade 5 Heat 600 (No City Wins)
600
1525
Novice Grade 7 525 (Maiden & 1 Win)
525
1325
GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Final 450 (Vic Bred Only)
450
7500
Carmichael/Howell Memorial Grade 5 Final 545
545
5500
Special Event 450 (Females Only)
450
1650
CRN
GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 520 (Vic Bred Only)
520
3050
WGL
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Twilight
SHP
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Night
SAN
Sandown Cup S/E Group 1 715 (Maidens Ineligible)
715
175000
Night
Day
SAN
Twilight
BEN
Night
GEL
Twilight
TRA
Sat, 21 May Night
MEA
HVL Day Sun, 22 May
SAP
SLE
Day
BAL
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Twilight
TRA
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Night
SHP GEL
Twilight
HOR
Tue, 24 May Night
WGL
Day
MEP
Twilight
BEN
Night
Day
BAL
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
All Maiden (Half Stakes)
SHP
Shepparton
SLE
Sale
TRA
Traralgon
WGL Warragul
570+ DISTANCE RACING
VICBRED
FINISH ON LURE
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Twilight
Thu, 26 May
2925
450
MEP
Thu, 19 May
Wed, 25 May
650
Grade 5 Heat 450
HOR
CRN
Wed, 25 May
GDR Restricted Win 650 (1 - 4 Wins)($2K Bonus)
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Night
Mon, 23 May
WINNER
Day
Wed, 18 May
Fri, 20 May
DISTANCE
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
GEL
Tue, 17 May Night
TITLE OF EVENT
GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA
MAY
Mon, 16 May
RACING CALENDAR
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RACING CALENDAR
GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA DATE
TIME SLOT TRACK SAN
MAY
Thu, 26 May
Night WBL
Fri, 27 May
BAL
Ballarat
BEN
Bendigo
CRN
Cranbourne
GEL
Geelong
HOR
Horsham
HVL
Healesville
MEA
Meadows Shepparton
SLE
Sale
TRA
Traralgon
WGL Warragul WBL
Warrnambool
MEP
Meadows
15000
WBL Classic Bonus S/E Final 450 (For 2016 WBL Classic nominated Greyhounds. Classic placegetters inelig.
450
5000
WBL Classic Bonus Maiden Final 450 (For 2016 WBL Classic nominated Greyhounds. Classic placegetters inelig.)
450
2000
Mixed 6/7 650
650
1525
Restricted Win Heat 390 (1 - 4 Wins)
390
1325 1895
BEN
GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Final 425 (Vic Bred Only)
425
4000
Night
GEL
Debutant Maiden Heat 460 (0 - 0 Starts)(Vic Bred Only)
460
990
Maiden Qualifying Heat 450
450
0
Maiden Qualifying Heat 390
390
0
Free For All 595 (Grade 4 or Better)
595
1895
Free For All 315 (Grade 4 or Better)
315
1650
Free For All 395 (Grade 4 or Better)
395
1650
Free For All 525 (Grade 4 or Better)
525
1650
Maiden Final 525
525
5000
Maiden Final 350
350
660
Veterans Heat 350
350
660
GDR Special Event 595 ($2K Bonus)
595
3295
Grade 5 Heat 515 (No City Wins)
515
1325
El Grand Senor Classic S/E Heat 440 (Whelped on/after 1/1/2014)
440
1650
Maiden Heat 520
520
990
Shepparton to The Meadows Grade 5 Heat 450 (No City Wins)
450
1325
Grade 6 Heat 450
450
1325
Restricted Win Final 480 (1 - 4 Wins)
480
1650
GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 410 (Vic Bred Only)
410
990
GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Final 460 (Vic Bred Only)
460
7500
Twilight
BAL
TRA
MEA
Day Sun, 29 May
SAP Twilight
SLE
Day
BAL
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Twilight
TRA
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
Night
SHP GEL
SAN Sandown Park
570+
515
Twilight
HVL
Tue, 31 May
15000
Cup Night Sprint Group Listed 515
570
Night
Mon, 30 May
WINNER
715
Special Event 570
SAP Sandown Park SHP
TITLE OF EVENT
HOR
LEGEND
Sat, 28 May
DISTANCE
Cup Night Stayers Group Listed 715
Day
Morning
CLUBS
The Racing Calendar is subject to change.
Twilight Night
HOR WGL
Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)
DISTANCE RACING
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FINISH ON LURE
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APRIL / MAY 2016
GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA
RADB HEARINGS CONCLUDED – Prohibited Substances
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS & INTEGRITY DEPARTMENT March / April Activity Report RACING STATISTICS - February 2016 Marring:
14
Fail To Chase:
22
Satisfactory Trials Cleared:
36
Satisfactory Trials Not Cleared:
7
SWABS
775
Race Meeting Swabs:
652
Out of Competition Swabs:
120
Elective
3
Positive Swab Results:
4
Kennel Inspections Total
131
No Person Home
32
RACING STATISTICS - March 2016 Marring:
7
Fail To Chase:
29
Satisfactory Trials Cleared:
40
Satisfactory Trials Not Cleared:
6
SWABS
967
Race Meeting Swabs:
787
Out of Competition Swabs:
176
Elective
2
Positive Swab Results:
13
Kennel Inspections Total
139
No Person Home
21
POSITIVE SWABS
Colin Dalton - Failing to present the greyhound ‘As Sweet As’ free of any prohibited substance (Morphine & Codeine) for an event at the Healesville GRC held on 20th September 2016. Hearing held 25 February 2016. The RADB determined that Mr. Dalton was guilty as charged and disqualified him for 3 months with 1 month suspended (for 12 months pending no further breaches of GAR83 during this 12 month period) effective 25th February 2016. Brian Brown - Failing to present the greyhound ‘Shout Out Loud’ free of any prohibited substance (Oxycodone & oxymorphone) for an event at The Meadows held on 7 November 2015. Hearing held 22 March 2016. The RADB determined that Mr. Brown was guilty as charged and disqualified him for two years (with 1 year suspended, subject to no further breach of any rule relating to the treatment of greyhounds within his care and custody). Michael Bird - Failing to present the greyhound ‘Outlaw Clyde’ free of any prohibited substance (Diclofenac) for an event at the Ballarat GRC held on 18 February 2016. Hearing held 22 March 2016. The RADB determined that Mr. Bird was guilty as charged and disqualified him for a period of one month (wholly suspended subject to there being no further breaches of any rule relating to the treatment and care of greyhounds within his care and custody during the next 12 months) and a fine of $1,000.
VCAT HEARINGS CONCLUDED Bradley Keel - Appeal held 25 February 2016 re previously reported RADB decision (Welfare breach - Tooradin Trial Track video). GRV appealed the wholly suspended 18 month disqualification - VCAT disqualified Mr Keel for 18 months (15 months suspended for 3 years) and fined $750. Jennifer Gill – Appeal held 4 March 2016 re previously reported RADB decision (prohibited substance). VCAT affirmed the original RADB decision Shane Taylor – Appeal held 31 March 2016 re previously reported RADB decision (prohibited substance) VCAT affirmed the original RADB decision
From time to time the GRV Integrity department releases important information in relation to new policies, guidelines and any other ‘Steward’ related matters. This information can be found on the FastTrack website under the ‘Stewards’ tab and then selecting the ‘General Alerts’ page.
SWABS TAKEN
21
GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA
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SUBURB
TELEPHONE
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Apr 16, 2016
HOPE TO SALUTE PRINCESS SAGE BORN ALI EVIE JANE
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Mar 01, 2016
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TERANG VETERINARY CLINIC
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HEATHCOTE
0409 591 098
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Apr 06, 2016
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0412 749 386
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Apr 14, 2016
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NHILL
0412 749 386
ADELAIDE PLAINS VET SURGERY
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MELTON WEST
0417056576
CRAIGIEBURN ANIMAL HOSPITAL
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0408 529 991
MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE
0427 588 244
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0438 677 670
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WUNGHNU
0428 622 012
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0400 318 408
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SECRETARY BIRD
Feb 27, 2016
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SHE'S OUR CAVIAR
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MIZZY MALDINI
3 Males 5 Females
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6 Males 5 Females
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APRIL / MAY 2016 SIRE
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ECHELON
SIYAN'S VIXEN
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Apr 08, 2016
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GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA
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0416 007 198
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Glenorchy
0466 014 961
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0488 270 888
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Mar 20, 2016
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WITCH'S POTION
Apr 22, 2016
4 Males 4 Females
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0411 062 407
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toolamba
0425 789 550
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0418 883 843
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0430 025 547
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0427 588 244
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KELSOS FUSILEER
BLONDE OASIS
KEYSER SOZE
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ROYCE KEIRL
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MACALISTER BELLE
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0418 593 693
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0439 933 863
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GO GO ZARBO
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0401 804 172
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0416 007 198
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VILIA
Mar 11, 2016 1 Males 4 Females
PREMIER FANTASY
CYNOSURE
Mar 15, 2016 7 Males 3 Females
ROBERT CRAWFORD
SPEED SERIES
EAGER TO GO
Apr 04, 2016
2 Males 8 Females
MICHAEL HURLEY
STAGGER
MAYWYN'S BELLE
Mar 12, 2016 3 Males 7 Females
GRAHAM AUSTIN
EAGLEHAWK
0407 467 131
TAYLORS SKY
LOOBY LU
JOHN TOYE
ARARAT
0401 689 900
MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE
VEE MAN VANE
Apr 25, 2016
6 Males 6 Females
TAMBO (SYN) JENNIFER ROWLEY
MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE
SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC
WANGARATTA SOUTH 0401 209 398
NALA'S HEART
Mar 10, 2016 2 Males 4 Females
ROBERT HANDYSIDE
MURTOA
0448 212 461
MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE
PROCTOR RULES
Mar 26, 2016 5 Males 5 Females
ROBERT PROCTOR
CROWLANDS
0432 047 278
MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE
NIlma North
0407 727 967
WALK HARD
CANDY SPICE
WHERE'S PEDRO
BUTTERFLY BLING
ZULU ZEUS
GYPSY BLING
WE'RE ALL MATES (SYN)
Apr 18, 2016
2 Males 2 Females
Apr 13, 2016
3 Males 3 Females
NICOLAS BELTRAN
BERWICK
0423 145 132
WALNUT VETERINARY CLINIC
Mar 02, 2016 1 Males 2 Females
NICOLE STANLEY
PORTLAND
0400072095
SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC
GAVIN CLIFTON
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GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA
GAP UPDATE Greyhound Adoption Program Pre-Entry Assessment NOTE: The entry fee for greyhounds into the GAP has been waived permanently 298 Goulburn Valley Highway
GAP Dog Profiles
Seymour, VIC 3661 Telephone: Website: Email:
(03) 5799 0166
Zorro
gap.grv.org.au
D.O.B: 25/09/2013
gap@grv.org.au
Mobile:
0419 139 533
Postal:
PO Box 785, Seymour, VIC 3661
Larissa Darragh - GAP Manager All greyhounds adopted from GAP are de-sexed, vaccinated, micro-chipped, wormed, and health checked. During the foster process they quickly and easily make the transition from being a racing animal to pet. Such is the stringent nature of the GAP assessment processes that the Victorian government legislates that greyhounds successfully passing through GAP no longer have to be muzzled in public. To enter a greyhound in for a GAP pre-entry assessment, owners and trainers must ring GAP on 5799 0166 to book their greyhounds a place. Each individual will have the opportunity to book up to three greyhounds per session. It is advised that owners and trainers ensure they are aware of the times, dates and locations that bookings are being taken, as spots are limited per session. Please refer to schedule.
Zorro is a young dog who just wants to play! He can be puppyish at times and he is looking for a canine friend that he can play with in his adoptive home. He is a friendly dog who might go well in a home with school age children. Zorro is NOT cat friendly. ZORRO IS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION NOW!
Maggie D.O.B: 24/01/2014 Race name: TEAR AWAY GUY You won't be able to tear away from this Guy when you meet him! He is a lovely, playful and affectionate dog who can sometimes forget his size! His favourite thing is to zoom around the yard playing with everyone he meets! He'd suit living in a family with school aged kids. MAGGIE IS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION NOW!
GAP Testing Dates LOCATION
TESTING DAY
BOOKING TIME TAKEN VIA PHONE
GAP
Monday 6th June 2016 - (9am to 12pm)
Tuesday 10th May 2016 (from 9am)
WARRNAMBOOL
Tuesday 7th June 2016 - (9am to 12pm)
Tuesday 10th May 2016 (from 9am)
GEELONG
Tuesday 14th June 2016 - (10am to 1pm)
Tuesday 17th May 2016 (from 9am)
BENDIGO
Monday 20th June 2016 - (10am to 1pm)
Tuesday 24th May 2016 (from 9am)
GAP
Tuesday 21st June 2016 - (9am to 12pm)
Tuesday 24th May 2016 (from 9am)
SHEPPARTON
Monday 27th June 2016 - (10am to 1pm)
Tuesday 31st May 2016 (from 9am)
MEADOWS
Tuesday 28th June 2016 - (9am to 12pm)
Tuesday 31st May 2016 (from 9am)
MEADOWS
Tuesday 31st May 2016 - (9am to 12pm)
Tuesday 3rd May 2016 (from 9am) *Testing dates are subject to change
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APRIL / MAY 2016
GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA
A GAP fairytale By Bridget Scott A REMARKABLE coincidence left Boronia woman Fiona Quinn dumbfounded after April’s adoption day at Sandown Park. Thirty-six dogs were up for adoption, and of all those dogs Ms Quinn was drawn to Champ. Little did she know at the time that her new pet was, in fact, the brother to a dog called Tazzi, which she already owned! Ms Quinn said she had no idea, and only realised when she spoke to the last owner. “I rang Donna, the previous owner, when I got home that afternoon, to let them know the dog has found a good home,” she said, “and it was Donna who told me that the dog I already had was Tazzi’s sister. She was just as surprised as I was.” While the dogs come from the same litter, the pair, which turned two in December, look nothing alike, one Brindle and the other black. Manager of Greyhound Adoption Program Larissa Hubbard couldn’t believe it either. “It was an amazing coincidence,” she said. “What are the odds? We always love it when litter mates end up together but it happens so rarely.” Ms Quinn said she would never adopt another breed now, and took Tazzi in when she lost her other greyhound, Venus, due to kidney failure in June. “I can’t believe out of all the dogs I could have taken, out of 36, I chose him.”
GAP Adoption Days By Bridget Scott April 2016 A RECORD number of people came through the doors of Sandown Park in early April to see if they could find their future pet. More than 200 people attended, with up to 36 dogs available for adoption. Much to the delight of organisers, 30 of those dogs found their forever home while six headed back to Headquarters at Seymour, hoping for a better result next time. Among those adopted were Fleur and Robbie, who were lucky enough to be taken home together by Sheridan Lett from Croydon Hills. The first adoption happened almost instantly, and these continued until the dying minutes of the day. Guests travelled from all around Victoria, including from as far as Warrnambool, where Denis Morgan came from to take home Andy. GAP Communication Coordinator Rose Streatfeild was thrilled with how the day went.
“This adoption day was not only a great opportunity to find out more about what great pets they made, but also to see how our GAP team and volunteers work to match the right dog with the appropriate family,” she said. May 2016 The greyhound adoption day on 1 May broke more records, with the highest number of greyhounds ever rehomed in Australia on one day - 70 dogs found their forever home at The Meadows! More than 350 people came through the door and quickly tried to get in first to claim their new pet. Greyhound Adoption Program Manager Larissa Hubbard said the success of the event “illustrated that the popularity of the breed is on the rise.” Volunteers from South Australia Greyhound Adoption Program were also there on the day to provide a helping hand. Three puppies were also matched to their new owners but will remain at headquarters in Seymour for a while longer. The most recent adoption day put GAP well on track to break the record for the number of dogs adopted out this financial year. The next adoption day will be held at GAP headquarters in Seymour on Sunday 5 June. See the website for details.
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GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA
CLUB DIRECTORY BALLARAT
HORSHAM
TRARALGON
Name: Mr. Evan Zammit Tel: (03) 5335 7201 Fax: (03) 5335 7104 Email: ballarat@grv.org.au Website: ballarat.grv.org.au Address: Corner of Rubicon & Sutton Streets, Ballarat Postal: PO Box 175R, Reden, 3350
Name: Mr. Justin Brilliant Tel: (03) 5382 4329 Fax: (03) 5382 1949 Email: horsham@grv.org.au Website: horsham.grv.org.au Address: Horsham Showgrounds, Horsham, 3400 Postal: PO Box 458, Horsham 3400
Name: Mr. Hec Caruana Tel: (03) 5174 2135 Fax: (03) 5174 6877 Email: traralgon@grv.org.au Website: traralgon.grv.org.au Address: Glenview Park, McNairn Road, Traralgon Postal: PO Box 329, Traralgon 3844
BENDIGO
THE MEADOWS
WARRAGUL
Ballarat Greyhound Racing Club
Bendigo Greyhound Racing Association Name: Mr. Troy Harley Tel: (03) 5449 3322 Fax: (03) 5449 3348 Email: bendigo@grv.org.au Website: bendigo.grv.org.au Address: Lords Raceway, McIvor Highway, Junortoun, 3551 Postal: PO Box 7, Junortoun, 3551
CRANBOURNE
Cranbourne Greyhound Racing Club Name: Mr. Tony Mitchell Tel: (03) 5996 2393 Fax: (03) 5996 3493 Email: cranbourne@grv.org.au Website: cranbourne.grv.org.au Address: Grant Street, Cranbourne , VIC 3977 Postal: PO Box 55 Cranbourne 3977
GEELONG
Geelong Greyhound Racing Club Name: Mr. David Hoey Tel: (03) 5275 2298 Fax: (03) 5275 5211 Email: geelong@grv.org.au Website: geelong.grv.org.au Address: Beckley Park, Broderick Rd, Corio, 3214 Postal: PO Box 125, Corio 3214
HEALESVILLE
Healesville Greyhound Association Inc. Name: Ms. Cynthia O’Brien Tel: (03) 5962 2420 Email: healesville@grv.org.au Website: healesville.grv.org.au Address: Healesville Sports Complex, Cnr Don & Donald Rds, Healesville 3777 Postal: PO Box 1170, Healesville 3777
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Horsham Greyhound Racing Club
Melbourne Greyhound Racing Association
Name: Ms. Marg Long Tel: (03) 9355 5222 Fax: (03) 9355 5255 Email: meadows@grv.org.au Website: themeadows.org.au Address: 80 Northcorp Bvd Broadmeadows Victoria 3047 Postal PO Box 103, Campbellfield, 3061
SALE
Sale Greyhound Racing Club Name: Mr. Des Dooley Tel: (03) 5144 2148 Fax: (03) 5144 1910 Email: sale@grv.org.au Website: sale.grv.org.au Address: Sale Showgrounds, Sale Maffra Road Postal: PO Box 44, Sale 3850
SANDOWN
Sandown Greyhound Racing Club Name: Mr. Greg Miller Tel: (03) 9546 9511 Fax: (03) 9558 4453 Email: sandown@grv.org.au Website: sandowngreyhounds.com.au Address: Lightwood Road, Springvale, VIC 3171 Postal: PO Box 13, Springvale 3171
SHEPPARTON
Shepparton Greyhound Racing Club Name: Mr. Carl McGrath Tel: (03) 5823 5577 Fax: (03) 5823 5522 Email: shepparton@grv.org.au Website: shepparton.grv.org.au Address: 7580 Goulburn Valley Highway, Kialla 3631 Postal: PO Box 7528, Shepparton 3632
Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club
Warragul Greyhound Racing Club Name: Mr. Adrian Scott Tel: (03) 5623 1867 Fax: (03) 5623 4252 Email: warragul@grv.org.au Website: warragul.grv.org.au Address: Logan Park, Warragul VIC 3820 Postal: PO Box 313, Warragul 3820
WARRNAMBOOL
Warrnambool Greyhound Racing Club Name: TBC Tel: (03) 5561 2766 Fax: (03) 5561 2768 Email: warrnambooladmin@grv.org.au Website: warrnambool.grv.org.au Address: Warrnambool Showgrounds, Koroit St, Warrnambool Postal: PO Box 115, Warrnambool 3280
GREYHOUND RACING VICTORIA General Greyhound Racing Victoria 46-50 Chetwynd Street West Melbourne, Victoria, 3003 Hours: Monday to Friday: 8.30am - 4.30pm Phone: (03) 8329 1100 Fax: (03) 8329 1000 / (03) 8329 1001 ABN: 76 642 748 029 Nominations Phone number: (03) 8329 1111 Mon to Fri: 7.30am - 12noon On-line Nominations (24 hours a day - 7 days a week) Scratchings Phone: (03) 8329 1100 Weekdays: 7.30am - 4.30pm Saturday: 7.30am - 9.00am Sunday: 7.30am - 9.00am Member Services Phone: (03) 8329 1100 Email: memberservices@grv.org.au
GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA
TRIAL INFORMATION BALLARAT
HEALESVILLE
SHEPPARTON
Monday Afternoon - (Pen): Following the race meeting Tuesday - (Arm): 8.30 am to 2.45 pm. Bookings open Friday at 9.00am Wednesday Night - (Pen): Following the race meeting Thursday - (Arm): 8.30 am to 2.45 pm. Bookings open Monday at 9.00am Saturday – (Arm): 8.00am to 11.30am. Bookings open Wednesday at 9.00am
Tuesdays - (Pen): 9.00am - 300m trials, 11.00am - 350m trials Thursdays - (Pen): 9.00am - 300m trials, 10.45am - 350m trials Race Days: No trials conducted after the races Satisfactory trials by arrangement with the Club and must be booked by calling the office on 5962 2420. Trainers need to provide 4 dogs for trials (where required). Dogs cleared at Healesville are only cleared to race at Healesville Please Note: No Satisfactory Trials will be conducted on a heat-affected meeting
Monday - (Pen): Following the race meeting Wednesday - (Arm): 8.00am – Until completion Thursday - (Pen): Following the race meeting Saturday - (Arm): 8.00am – Until completion
BENDIGO
HORSHAM
Monday - (Break In/Education): 8.00am Tuesday - (Arm): 8.00am - Until completion Wednesday - (Pen): Following the race meeting Thursday - (Break In/Education): 8.00am - Until completion Friday - (Pen): Following the race meeting Saturday - (Arm): 8.00am - Until completion
Tuesday – (Pen): Following the race meeting Saturday – (Arm): 8.00am – Until completion
CRANBOURNE Monday - (Arm): 2pm to 5.30pm, and must be booked by phone before 2pm Monday - (Pen): 6pm until completion, and must be booked by phone before 6pm Wednesday - (Pen): After the race meeting – Fields only Thursday - (Arm): 7.30am to finish, and must be booked by COB Wednesday.
THE MEADOWS Monday: (Arm): Afternoon Monday: (Pen): 6.00pm – Until completion Wednesday: Following the race meeting Friday - (Arm only): 8.00am to 1.30pm
SALE Tuesday - (Arm): 8.00am – Until completion. Pen trials between 9.00am – 9.30am. Wednesday - (Arm): 8.00am – Until completion Saturday - (Arm): 7.30am – Until completion Sunday – (Pen): Following the race meetings
GEELONG
SANDOWN
Monday – (Arm): 7.30am to 9.00am (Inside track) & 9.15am to 1.00pm (Outside track). Bookings open Saturday 9.00am via FastTrack Tuesday – (Field/Pen): Following the race meeting (Outside Track). Bookings open Monday 9.00am Saturday – (Arm): 7.30am to 12.30pm (Outside track) & 1pm to 3.00pm (Inside track). Bookings open Thursdays 9.00am No trials after race meetings conducted on Fridays.
Wednesday - (Arm): 1.00pm – Until Completion Saturday - (Pen, Field, Arm): 7.00am – Until completion Sunday - (Satisfactory and Field): Following the race meeting
TRARALGON Monday – (Pen): Following the race meeting Tuesday - (Arm): 8.00am – Until completion Friday – (Arm): 8.00am – Until completion Saturday – (Pen): Following the race meeting
WARRAGUL Tuesday – (Pen): Following the race meeting Wednesday – (Arm): 12.00pm to 5.00pm Thursday - (Pen): Following the race meeting Friday – (Arm): 8.00am to 1.00pm
WARRNAMBOOL Tuesday – (Arm): 6.00pm – Until completion Thursday – (Pen): Following the race meeting Saturday – (Arm): 8.00am – Until completion
Bookings are essential for all trial sessions conducted at greyhound tracks in Victoria. Bookings can be made in person, by phone or via FastTrack (except Cranbourne, Horsham and Warrnambool). Pen trials conducted after race meetings are required to be booked on the day by no later than race 8 via phone. Satisfactory Trials are conducted following race meetings. Trials sessions are subject to late change and weather conditions.
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Developing GRV’s Strategy for 2016-2019 May 2016
Draft for Consultation Purposes
Developing GRV’s Strategy for 2016-2019 May 2016
Overview The approach outlined in this document is based on the outcomes from a Board Strategy Workshop which identified: 1. The existing GRV Strategic Plan “On Track for a Great Future: Strategic Plan 2014-16” should be updated to better reflect significant events which occurred in the industry in 2015. The Boards’ workshop resulted in the development of a new GRV draft strategic plan. It is intended that this plan should inform stakeholders about the future direction of the industry and encourage their engagement in creating this future. 2. Using the scoping document, GRV should adopt a ’Goals-down, Plan-up’ approach to developing a Strategic Plan for 2016-2019. This approach will reinforce GRV as the standard setter for animal welfare and integrity (the ‘Goals-down’ component) but provides an opportunity for the industry to have input into how these goals are achieved (the ‘Plansup’ component). This will encourage an understanding of the strategy by industry participants and help drive culture change through the industry. 3. GRV should clearly indicate any non-negotiable elements in the strategy where consultation is restricted to how to reach an outcome not negotiate what the outcome should be. Also, the consultation process should be strengthened by a constructive two-way dialogue with the Industry Consultative Group. 4. Prior to its finalisation it is intended that GRV would take a draft of the strategy to industry participants and other stakeholders for feedback and further input using a series of workshops, each devoted to different industry priorities. Subject matter experts, respected industry participants and persons with innovative or contentious viewpoints should participate in the workshops to ensure a wide range of views are captured and assessed.
Strategic Priorities The following strategic priority themes will be used as the basis for industry consultation.
Animal Welfare
Industry Growth
Regulatory Standards
GRV Strategic Priorities GRV Capabilities and Culture
Club Support
Social Responsibility Draft for Consultation Purposes
Animal Welfare
Draft for Consultation Purposes
This priority is evidence-led and science-based. GRV will collect data and conduct research into greyhound welfare to produce the evidence that can be used to substantially improve welfare outcomes for greyhounds by: a. Preventing excessive breeding (reducing litter numbers); b. Reducing the premature death of racing greyhounds; c. Optimising the use of the racing greyhound population; d. Improving outcomes for rehoming greyhounds; e. Informing GRVs infrastructure investments into greyhound welfare; and f. Providing training to industry participants to improve greyhound welfare at every stage of the dog’s lifecycle.
Regulatory Standards Recognising the industry needs to change, GRV will practice an evidence-led and ethically driven approach to its regulatory role. It will support and encourage the industry to improve greyhound welfare and understand and manage risks associated with conflict of interest by: a. Implementing the Minister-approved recommendations of Perna and Milne reports; b. Introducing a regulatory and licencing framework for all premises and persons involved in the rearing, education, breaking-in and training of greyhounds; c. Assuming greater responsibility for race day operations to remove the potential for conflict of interest and ensure d. e.
consistency of race day standards and practice; Introducing non-regulatory approaches to encourage industry self-regulation and continuous improvement; and Establish a separate Integrity function to oversee all GRV’s regulatory responsibilities.
GRV’s Capabilities, Culture and Financial Sustainability Recent events have brought into focus the need to strengthen GRV’s resourcing of its animal welfare function and the monitoring and enforcement of industry standards and integrity to lead the industry in regaining its social licence. GRV will establish a leadership capability and culture to ensure it effectively balances animal welfare, industry integrity and sustained wagering and commercial growth by: a. Assessing potential impacts on GRV of interstate greyhound racing authorities’ commission reviews; b. Reorienting its organisational structure and capability to strengthen industry leadership and better support its new strategic direction; c. Developing a proactive ‘can-do’ internal culture, where conflict of interest is understood, declared and managed appropriately; d. Developing and implementing plans to ensure GRV remains financially sustainable and responsible; and e. Developing an information management capability that strengthens evidence-led decision-making.
Social Responsibility This priority addresses community expectations on GRV and participants to follow contemporary rules, laws and ethical behaviours. It recognises the complexity and variety of community and participant attitudes to greyhound racing and to GRV as the industry’s regulator. GRV will demonstrate social responsibility by: a. OHS compliance for GRV staff and club employees, and safe infrastructure for participants and consumers; b. Constructive relationships with the Office of Racing, the RSPCA and other key external bodies; c. Information and education to increase participants’ awareness of contemporary community expectations, and develop a culture of compliance with GRV’s rules, laws and contemporary ethical standards; d. Strategic communications and issues management; e. Effective industry engagement via the Industry Consultative Group (ICG); f. Advocating responsible gambling by consumers; and g. Attracting new people into the industry, respecting diversity and equity.
Draft for Consultation Purposes
Club Support Clubs are the industry’s primary interface with local communities. GRV will provide governance, management and corporate services support as well as help desk support and advice to clubs. It will assist clubs to strengthen their commercial and operational effectiveness by: a. Supporting clubs to be proactive in dealing with contemporary issues in animal welfare; b. Ensuring clubs are OHS compliant for racing and event purposes; c. Assisting clubs with constitutions, term appointments, committees, governance, decision making and reporting, financial and asset management and club codes of conduct; d. Supporting clubs to improve their events management capabilities as an important part of their engagement with local communities; and e. Providing training and development to support clubs to develop their management and operational capabilities.
Industry Growth The industry will face increased future competition from other gambling products. To ensure continued industry growth requires careful management of wagering and broadcasting partnerships, developing industry relationships and sustainable business growth strategies. GRV will position the industry for sustained wagering and commercial growth by: a. Integrating TAB betting into GRVs online and mobile wagering offer; b. c. d.
Improving media content and distribution to further promote greyhound racing.; Working collaboratively with joint venture partners to reinvigorate pari-mutuel betting; and Identifying strategies to optimise racing field sizes in utilising the greyhound racing population.
Please direct all feedback to feedback@grv.org.au