Greyhound Monthly Victoria - Issue 4 by Greyhound Racing Victoria

In This Issue: Greyhound Tales | Warrnambool Cup | ‘Can I Help You’ | Greyhound Adoption Day Success | Racing Calendar

Profile Charlie Bezzina

ISSUE 4 JUNE 2016

CONTENTS CEO’S UPDATE 3 PROFILE - CHARLIE BEZZINA 4 - 5 6 - 15

ARTICLES Strategic Communication & Marketing Monthly Report Award for Steward The Reforms So Far Greyhound Tales Racing, Wagering & Business Development Monthly Report GRV’s Investigations Unit 2016 Warrnambool Cup Girls Night Out / Women On Track New Planning Framework for Greyhound Facilities Professional Standards & Integrity Department Monthly Report GOTBA News Disqualification: What it Means ‘Can I Help You?’ Club Development & Member Services Monthly Report

RACING CALENDAR 16 - 21 LATEST LITTERS 22 PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS & INTEGRITY DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT 23 GREYHOUND ADOPTION PROGRAM 24 - 25 CLUB DIRECTORY &

INFORMATION IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO OWNERS & TRAINERS TRIAL IMPORTANT MESSAGE26TO- 27 OWNERS & TRAINERS

REGISTRATION RENEWALS ARE UPON US

REGISTRATION Cover Photo Charlie Bezzina 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.

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.

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.

Trainers are A greyhound will not be eligible for nomination if its trainer or any of its owners is a grace period will not encouraged toare apply in 2015. Trainerswhere unregistered. In cases a greyhound is owned by a syndicate this applies to contact their encouraged to contact all syndicate members. their owners to ensure owners to Unlike in previous years

their registrations have

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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).

Unlike in previous Trainers areyears a grace period will not encouraged to apply in 2015. Trainers are contact their encouraged to contact their owners to owners toensure their registrations have ensure their been renewed. registrations have been renewed.

GREYHOUND TRAINER Member 1 Role: Public Trainer

Expires:

30/06/2016

Alternatively, you can call GRV’s Member Services Team for assistance on 03 8329 1100 or via email at info@grv.org.au Greyhound Racing Victoria 46-50 Chetwynd Street,

Phone: (03) 8329 1100 Facs: (03) 8329 1000

Greyhound Racing Victoria 46-50 Chetwynd Street,

Phone: (03) 8329 1100 Facs: (03) 8329 1000

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CEO’S UPDATE Welcome to the June issue of Greyhound Monthly Victoria and once again there is much to report. GRV had its biggest ever GAP Adoption Day on 1 May with a record 70 dogs finding new homes. This was a great effort by everyone involved, particularly GAP’s foster carers and other volunteers who did a wonderful job looking after the dogs and talking with their potential new owners. Then on 4 May, the Warrnambool Cup Rock ‘n’ Race night drew one of its largest audiences ever with around 1800 people coming along for great racing and live entertainment. Mid to late May also saw the first three of GRV’s series of Stakeholder Engagement Workshops which were well attended, with a further five workshops to be held over June, July and August. The workshops reflect GRV’s commitment to listen to participants and key stakeholders and are the start of a process that will see much more detailed work on all the topics covered during the series. However, this is not just about listening, GRV has to now turn listening into action. For those who can’t attend, you can get a good summary on the workshop feedback page, including a full audio recording and video interviews, at greyhoundcare.grv.org.au/workshops. I’d like to remind you that GRV is keen to get your views on its new Strategic Plan, which was published in an insert in the March/April issue of Greyhound Monthly Victoria, at feedback@grv.org.au as part of our commitment to stronger industry engagement across regulatory and professional development issues. This engagement will also be supported by several new GRV Board sub-committees that will work with stakeholders on specific issues including integrity, welfare, risk, promotion and events. One issue that GRV is determined to deal with immediately is euthanasia at race tracks, and I will shortly be announcing some major steps to dramatically reduce the number. In other news, covered in more detail in this issue, the development of new planning provisions covering greyhound facilities is now well advanced and the next stage will shortly involve public comment on the draft provisions. I am very pleased to announce Gavin Goble as GRV’s new General Manager for Animal Welfare. Gavin is a veterinarian with a strong background in greyhound care and before joining GRV was General Manager at Gribbles Veterinary Pathology and has held other senior positions in various animal health businesses and organisations. He is an outstanding addition to GRV and will drive a range of new initiatives in areas such as safety and care at the track, reducing euthanasia rates and improving rehoming opportunities for retired racers. I look forward to some exciting announcements about these issues in the next issue of Greyhound Monthly Victoria. GRV has also been making significant changes within our Stewards arrangements and I’m hoping to announce more about that shortly. We have now received the Bittar Review Report which looked at all aspects of the three racing codes in Victoria. The two major recommendations of the Review outline the proposed establishment of a new entity for the area of integrity and further strengthening of the RADB Board functions.

Alan Clayton Chief Executive Officer Greyhound Racing Victoria

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What made you join GRV? I saw it as an opportunity to make a real difference in a major sport, helping to position it for a strong and sustainable future. It also gave me the opportunity to develop a new investigations unit and processes from the ground up, the kind of professional challenge that doesn’t come along very often.

PROFILE

Charlie Bezzina Senior Investigations Manager

Before joining Greyhound Racing Victoria to head up its Investigations Unit, Charlie Bezzina served in Victoria Police for 38 years and was one of its leading criminal investigators for 25 years, working on many complex and high profile cases. Greyhound Monthly Victoria sat down with Charlie to talk about his experiences. Words by Renn Barker Photo by Clint Anderson

You’ve had a long and distinguished career in Victoria Police. Can you tell us a bit about it? I joined Victoria Police in 1972, first as a Police Cadet. After general uniform duties I moved to the Criminal investigation Branch investigating various crimes such as rapes, burglaries, assaults, armed robberies, arson, fraud and other significant crimes. I then specialised in police corruption issues at the Bureau of Internal Investigations, followed by three years at the Drug Squad leading a team of investigators and working undercover. I then joined the Homicide Squad in 1989 where I remained for 17 years. Following that I led an Armed Robbery Task Force in the western suburbs before retiring in late 2009. Some of the more interesting cases I investigated have included the murder of heart surgeon Dr Victor Chang, the capture of serial killer Paul Denyer, the underworld murder of Alphonse Gangitano, the manslaughter of cricketer David Hookes and the double murder of police informers Christine and Terry Hodson. You’ve also had some other interesting roles in recent years, haven’t you? After I retired from Victoria Police in 2009, I undertook work as a private investigator, media commentator and corporate speaker. In February 2015 I was the Team Security Liaison Officer for the Australian Cricket Team during the 2015 World Cup. I worked closely with the team’s in house security manager and Federal Police Officer during the tour of Australia and New Zealand. It was a lifetime experience to travel with the Australian cricket team and renew my acquaintance with the coach, Darren “Boof” Lehman after meeting him during the David Hookes Investigation. An exceptional team of players under Boof’s leadership.

How does your work at GRV differ from your former responsibilities as a police investigator? They actually have much in common. Good investigative work always follows the same principles. Your set up a case management system, you get out there and listen to people, gather intelligence, analyse the data, look for patterns and make connections and steadily build the case for prosecution. Catching crooks is fundamentally all the same, whatever the jurisdictions. What sort of issues is GRV’s Integrity Unity working on? Some of our priorities include animal cruelty such as live baiting and greyhound mistreatment and preventing greyhound exports to countries with poor or no animal welfare standards. We also continue to focus on doping and other forms of illegal behaviour and on working with participants/clubs to deal with disqualified, suspended and warned off participants. We also share data with Greyhound Racing NSW and work closely with the Racing Integrity Commissioner, RSPCA Victoria, Victoria Police’s Sports Integrity Unit and animal advocacy groups. The Unit also works closely with GRV’s Animal Welfare department to support industry engagement, education and training and we have a very important role in ensuring internal integrity at GRV. When the Unit puts together a strong case for illegal behaviour, it is either handled by GRV Stewards under greyhound racing rules or if there are grounds for criminal prosecution, it is referred to the RSPCA or Victoria Police. The unit will also be taking more active involvement in regulating those that are seeking to come back to the sport after using illicit drugs on their dogs. How widespread is illegal behaviour in Victorian greyhound racing? It’s clear to me after meeting many participants now that the vast majority of the greyhound racing industry acts responsibly, treats their dogs with love and care and understands that the industry has to make major changes if it is to keep thriving in the 21st century. However, as in any sporting code, there will always be those who take short cuts and try to cheat the system without caring about the damage they do to the sport or to their dogs. GRV as a whole is the custodian for the welfare of greyhounds first and foremost. Equally, integrity in the sport is non-negotiable we need to work with the vast majority of participants who love the sport to eradicate the cheats. GRV cannot do it alone. When you’re not working, how do you relax from what must be a pretty demanding job? I am the Ambassador for the Westgate Blue Ribbon Branch, raising funds for local hospitals and President of a Sports Club that financially helps young people in the western suburbs with their chosen sport. Aside from that, I enjoy getting stuck into my garden and having a great time with our five grand kids.

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Award for Steward By Bridget Scott A dedicated member of the greyhound industry was recognised for his contribution to the sport at an awards night in Shepparton earlier this year.

Strategic Communication & Marketing Monthly Report Louise Martin - General Manager, Strategic Communication & Marketing The month of May kicked off with an enormous effort from the Strategic Communications and Marketing team at the Warrnambool Cup and Classic. This was a unique event considering some of the circumstances the club has faced in recent times, but this particular department went above and beyond to ensure the night was promoted strongly and ran smoothly. The end result was a hugely successful night with 1800 people on hand to see Zambora Brockie taking out the Cup and One For Me winning the Macey’s Bistro Warrnambool Classic. There are some big events coming up in the next couple of months, not least of all the return of the Victorian Greyhound Awards in August which our team is already busy preparing for. The Awards will be held at Sandown and will be a celebration of the sport.

Mick Hill, a steward of 27 years, was presented with a service award at Shepparton Greyhound Racing Club in February. He said the award took him by surprise, and he had “no idea.” “I didn’t know they had anything planned,” he said. Carl McGrath just kept telling me, make sure you’re there, make sure you’re there.” “Then I realised why.” Mr Hill said he started as a club steward for the first six months after he saw an advertisement in the Shepparton Advertiser. “I rolled up on there one Thursday night and introduced myself,” he said. “The Secretary Manager at the time said have a look around and see what you think, then we will give you a few jobs for the night.” “He told me, if you like it turn up again next Thursday – well 27 years later and I am still rocking up each week.” Manager of the Shepparton Greyhound Racing Club Carl McGrath commended Mr Hill for his hard work. “Mick is well respected within the industry which was made evident through acknowledgement from other award winners, where his attitude in a tough position (as a steward) was praised,” he said “I had the pleasure of working with Mick as a steward around 25-years-ago at the old Shepparton track, and he has hardly changed.” “Just a few less hairs on top and still has poor taste in football clubs” (he barracks for Collingwood!). After seven months as a club steward, Mr Hill took on a role as Greyhound Racing Victoria steward and hasn’t looked back since. Originally from Wangaratta, Mr Hill is now a Shepparton local and said he appreciated the gesture from his local greyhound club.

Our community clubs throughout the state will also be celebrating Women on Track, The Girls Night Out and we are commencing early preparations for Go the Blue Dog. The Traralgon Cup is just around the corner as is the Horsham Cup; both great events at the opposite ends of the state. Our digital team continues to bring all the latest greyhound news and some great human interest pieces to grv.org. au and our social media channels, with one of our more popular videos profiling the famous Fred Basset who now resides with GRV employee Andrew Copley after a glittering career racing as the dog owned by radio stars Hamish and Andy.

We encourage anyone who has a good story to tell to get in touch with our team so we can spread the word of our great sport.

Mick Hill (left) with his recognition of service award, and Shepparton Greyhound Racing club President John Martin.

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THE REFORMS SO FAR...

New National Rules with a strong focus on animal welfare and integrity issues are now coming into force in Victoria, to be followed by Local Racing Rules. The updated rules and supporting information can be found at: greyhoundcare.grv.org.au/rules-of-racing

New National Rules now coming into force The list of laboratories accredited by all controlling bodies has been significantly expanded to include nine laboratories in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and the UK. This allows participants to have the reserve urine and control portions of a sample analysed by an independent accredited laboratory if an initial test has shown the presence of a prohibited substance. Authorised persons such as Stewards will have the power to prohibit a greyhound from competing if it is severely distressed, suffering from central or peripheral nervous system or vision conditions, has collapsed or would collapse if not supported by the handler or has suffered a seizure. This enhances a Steward’s ability to enforce welfare issues in obvious cases, particularly where veterinarians are dealing with other race day matters and do not have a clear view of parts of the track. Anabolic Androgenic Steroids (AAS) will be added to the list of Permanently Banned Prohibited Substances under GAR 79A(2). This will improve the welfare and integrity of greyhound racing and align with bans on AAS in horse racing and other sports.

New local rules soon to come into force Participants must now show GRV they have made every effort to re-home retired gfreyhounds. The requirement to notify Greyhound Racing Victoria of greyhounds that have been successfully rehomed by retiring them on Fast Track remains. If participants intend to euthanise more than five greyhounds in any four-week period, they must give at least 7 days notice to the GRV Board in writing for each greyhound. Participants who aren’t owners of such greyhounds will need to show they have the authority to make a decision about their euthanasia. When a registered greyhound dies, whether by natural cause, accident, misadventure, euthanasia or otherwise, GRV must be notified within two working days through Fast Track. All participants must now only use GRV-approved lures. GRV have approved lures that meet three criteria: they must be constructed of synthetic or artificial materials only, contain no animal materials, and have no sharp edges or other features that could injure greyhounds.

A regular look back at the history and heritage of greyhound racing The Silver Greyhound For nearly a thousand years, English Kings and Queens and then the British Foreign Office have used a special group of people to hand-deliver secret and important documents around the world. By the time of Richard III in the late 15th century, they were officially known as the Corps of King’s (or Queen’s) Messengers and then 200 years later, they acquired one of the most distinctive badges ever worn on official business, the Silver Greyhound. While in exile in Europe during the 1650s and plotting his return to the throne of England, Charles II sent four of his most trusted men to take messages to his allies in England. To make sure they would be recognised as his personal representatives, Charles snapped four silver greyhounds off a bowl familiar to royal courtier, and gave one to each man to display as proof they were working for him. From that time on, a silver greyhound became the official symbol for Royal Messengers, either worn as a badge on a ribbon or in modern times, more discreetly displayed as a pattern of silver greyhounds on a tie. Over the centuries, messengers bearing the Silver Greyhound have found themselves in some tight spots, eating their messages when captured, fending off foreign adventuresses trying to get their hands on the diplomatic bags and on one occasion securing their release from Chinese pirates by challenging them to solve crossword puzzles over a bottle of whiskey. Today Queen’s Messengers sporting the Silver Greyhound are often ex-military or police officers and there are around 18 of them currently working for the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office. While it was just chance that a bowl with silver greyhounds happened to be close at hand when Charles II needed to identify his trusted messengers, many would agree that if you want something carried swiftly and securely by someone reliable and calm under pressure, then a greyhound would certainly come to mind.

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Racing, Wagering & Business Development Monthly Report Stuart Laing - General Manager, Racing, Wagering & Business Development Qualifying trials Following GRV board approval and consultation Qualifying Trials will re commence in June 2016. These meetings will now be run under the control of GRV Stewards and a full complement Club Staff. These changes are being made to ensure that qualifying trial meetings are conducted under full race conditions, given the results of these events qualify greyhounds to compete in full stakes race meetings. It is no way a reflection on the performance or the integrity of the club committees, management and staff who have done a very good job in conducting qualifying trials over a long period of time. GRV Racing Operations will continue to monitor the demand for such meetings and program accordingly in the future. No Reserve Following on from a four month trial, the option for trainers to select ‘no reserve’ when nominating greyhounds has now been permanently removed. The option was initially removed to address the declining trend we were seeing in races with full fields of 8 runners. At the start of February 2016 when the ‘No Reserve’ option was removed, 67.40% of our races were being conducted with 8 starters. As at the end of April 2016 this has measure has now increased to 80.65% of races. Earlier Scratching Times for Day Meetings To coincide with the permanent removal of the ‘No Reserve’ option and following regular feedback from participants, the below changes to scratching times will apply from meetings held from 2 June 2016. CHANGE TO SCRATCHINGS TIMES & MEETING TIMESLOT ALLOCATION Effective: Meetings held from 2 June 2016 Meeting Timeslot Scratchings Close Time

Morning, Day

4:00pm the day prior to the race meeting

Twilight, Night

8:30am the day of the meeting

2016 Ready2Race Greyhound Sales The Ready2Race Greyhound Sales has grown significantly since its inception four years ago. The sales provide a great opportunity for new and existing owners to purchase a greyhound that is ready to race immediately. The Bendigo Greyhound Racing Association has been a great supporter of the concept and will again run the event in 2016. Heats will be conducted on Sunday 20 November and the final and auction on Saturday 26 November. This timing fits well within the overall calendar of Victorian greyhound events. In essence the conduct of the event and sales conditions will remain the same as for the previous four years. HOOP ARM trials through the CATCHING PEN at Meadows All Provincial Meetings (MEP) held at the Meadows on Wednesdays for the six weeks commencing Wednesday 15 June 2016, will be run using the hoop arm lure with greyhounds finishing in the catching pen. The catching pen gate at the Meadows has been re-configured so that it can now accommodate the hoop arm height and extra width from the rail. Participants are advised to contact the Meadows for trialling opportunities. Hot Weather Policy Review The Hot Weather Policy is in the process of being reviewed with the intention of presenting a revised policy to the June 2016 GRV Board meeting after consultation with Clubs and the ICG. Feedback from participants is welcomed by sending an email to racingdepartment@grv.org.au. NEW GRV TIMESLOT CLASSIFICATIONS (adopting SKY CHANNEL CLASSIFICATION) Timeslot

Meeting Starting Time

Morning

Any meeting starting before 1100 AEST / AEDT

Day

Any meeting starting after 1100 AEST / AEDT and not before 1400 AEST / AEDT

Twilight

Any meeting starting after 1400 AEST / AEDT and not before 1800 AEST / AEDT

Night

Any meeting starting after 1800 AEST / AEDT

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GRV’s Investigations Unit Greyhound Racing Victoria’s Investigations Unit is now fully staffed and operational, having over the past 8 months built from one Investigations Manager to a team of seven led by Senior Investigations Manager, Charlie Bezzina. The five investigators are complemented by an Intelligence Manager and Senior Analyst. All the members have a police background and together they account for over 130 years of combined experience in investigating matters ranging from homicide and armed robbery to internal affairs and serious fraud. No member in the unit has had any previous involvement with greyhound racing and the unit works independently of Stewards and Welfare Officers. The Unit undertakes both reactive investigations based on information received and proactive investigations triggered by intelligence analysis that identifies new or growing issues. The Unit also has responsibility for all complaints lodged about conflicts of interest and illegal behaviour by GRV and Club employees. Investigators from the Investigations Unit also attend race meetings but racing issues at the track will continue to be investigated by GRV’s Racing Stewards who can call in the Investigations Unit if matters need to be taken further, as do GRV Animal Welfare officers if their inspections raise serious issues. The Unit works closely with other key GRV integrity staff including Animal Welfare Officers, Racing Stewards and Betting Analysts and has formed partnerships with other bodies, including GRNSW, the Office of the Racing Commissioner, Victoria Police’s Sporting Integrity Unit, the RSPCA, Municipal and Shire Rangers, animal welfare organisations and the Veterinarian Board Investigators. The Investigations Unit is also working to form confidential partnerships with participants who want assist the unit in eradicating those that bring the sport into disrepute. The Unit has set up a hot button on Fast Track as well as the GRV website and the Greyhound Care and Standards website so that participants can report any suspicious activity that could be illegal or could damage the sport. All such reports are responded to promptly and treated in strict confidence. Any investigations they trigger will be fair and balanced but with zero tolerance for any kind of animal cruelty or greyhounds subjected to illicit drug use. While it is early days yet for the Investigations Unit, its immense level of experience, strong resources and clear mandate is already making a significant impact in ensuring that greyhound racing in Victoria will be regarded nationally and internationally as a highly accountable, fair and trusted racing code.

30 September - 19 October 2016

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Gold Chisel rocked the night away in the outdoor marquee.

2016 Warrnambool Cup Held during the Warrnambool Racing Carnival, featuring all three codes, this year’s Warrnambool Cup was one of the most successful ever, with 1800 people flocking to Wannon Park for the finals of the Group 2 Warrnambool Cup, won by Zambora Brockie and the Group 2 Macey’s Bistro Warrnambool Classic, won by One For Me. Many in the crowd had enjoyed a day at the horse races and then took advantage of the shuttle buses provided by GRV to take them to the greyhound track. But while this is the richest night of greyhound racing on the Victorian country circuit with over $200,000 in prize money up for grabs, it isn’t all about the outstanding greyhound racing. The Club put on a fantastic meal in the dining room; people lapped up the entertainment provided by tribute band Gold Chisel; and GRV’s resident tipster James Van de Maat ran a massively successful Punters Club, turning everyone’s $10 investment into $45 – a 450% return! And of course there was brilliant greyhound racing all night, with 12 races keeping everyone excited. If you haven’t been before, it’s time to start thinking about going in 2017 – the May Warrnambool Racing Carnival is one of regional Victoria’s great sporting events. Have a look at the photo gallery and the video at GRVextra, which captures all the fun and atmosphere of the night.

10 See you there next year.

From left; Kelly Bravo with Cactus Jack (2nd), Jerry Maye and Connemara Black (3rd) and Warrnambool Classic winner One For Me and trainer Jeff Britton.

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Favourite Zambora Brockie takes out his first Country Cup from box six.

Warrnambool Cup winning trainer Anthony Azzopardi with daughter Kaylah and Zambora Brockie.

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Girls Night Out / Women On Track

A COMMUNITY NETWORKING EVENT FOR WOMEN

Friday 10th June

CRANBOURNE GREYHOUND RACING CLUB

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Bookings Essential:

To book tickets call 5996 2393 or email cranbourne@grv.org.au At Cranbourne

LADIES get ready to frock up and take to the track, as a number of Greyhound Racing Victorias clubs prepare to open their doors for their annual women’s events.

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From May through to July greyhound clubs throughout Victoria will host their Girls Night Out and Women on Track events, which are aimed at giving women the chance to network and make new friends. The Women on Track is a new initiative, designed to suit clubs and target a more business minded, community focused audience. The day and nights will also provide a chance for some guests to make a contribution towards a charity. Check out Greyhound Racing Victoria’s website to see when your local club will hold its event.

Investigations Unit Monthly Report Charlie Bezzina Senior Investigations Manager

New Planning Framework for Greyhound Facilities

Staffing at the Investigations Unit is now complete with the appointment of the last Investigator. This investigator has vast experience around race meetings and brings another dimension to the Unit.

The development of new planning provisions covering greyhound facilities across the State is now well advanced and the next stage will involve public comment on the draft provisions this month.

The Investigations Unit is a stand-alone unit that is not aligned with the Racing Stewards or the Welfare Officers. The role of the Investigations Unit is to undertake investigations that are elevated by Stewards or Welfare, as well as investigate alleged corruption within Greyhound Racing Victoria.

All Victoria’s local government planning schemes include provisions affecting the use and development of land for greyhound facilities. While some provisions are consistent across the State, some council’s have specified local provisions. There is also limited local government expertise in assessing planning permit applications for greyhound facilities. Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) supports the introduction of a statewide planning framework for greyhound facilities to provide consistency in balancing opportunities for new investment in the sport with animal welfare and local amenity concerns. The draft planning provisions build on the work of a Government working group established in 2013 to develop consistent statewide planning provisions for racing dog facilities. The draft provisions include standardised benchmarks for greyhound premises including greyhound density, setback distances for the facilities, kennel requirements, landscaping, fencing/screening and noise and waste management. The development of the new planning provisions is being overseen by a cross-government Greyhound Racing and Welfare Reform Implementation Task Force, to ensure that they are consistent with a proposed new animal welfare code of practice. The Task Force was set up to oversee the implementation of recommendations made by the Racing Integrity Commissioner and Chief Veterinary Officer in June 2015 including the need for all greyhound establishments to be covered by one industryspecific code of practice that reflects community expectations 12 and industry best practice.

The “Report Suspicious Activity” button on our websites is proving successful with over two and half thousand hits. Information that has been received via this button continues to be investigated. Active investigations continue to grow on a weekly basis, and those who supply their contact details are contacted initially to assure them of confidentiality within the unit. Following investigation they are then given feedback as to results. This is a significant tool for GRV to rid the industry of those who bring the sport into disrepute. Worryingly, with the significant increase in the swabbing of greyhounds, we are seeing an increase in positive swabs. I say to those who are doing the right thing, I will be working on your behalf and will take active steps to eradicate cheats from the sport, so that races are held on an even playing field. But I need help and ask you honest trainers and owners to provide us with information. I give this undertaking: those found guilty of more than one positive swab, regardless of time duration, will have their registration placed before the Integrity Council and ultimately the Board with a view to having their registration cancelled. Furthermore, those making an application to return to the sport after drug disqualifications will be interviewed by Investigators after a national police check, to convince GRV they are fit and proper to return to the sport - registration is a privilege not a right.

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Disqualification: what it means.

GOTBA News Sandra Reed - President, GOTBA Victoria (pictured). I appreciate the opportunity to be able to inform greyhound racings stakeholders of the progress GOTBA is making with numerous committees and groups that have a direct link to the future of the sport. The Industry Consultative Group has identified what issues need to be addressed and as a result, over the next couple of months GRV is running workshops with industry participants so that many people who have expertise on relevant topics will have the opportunity to be heard. We feel this will result in the best possible outcomes and welcome the stakeholder workshops. The importance of experienced greyhound racing people becoming involved now is paramount. Please register for these workshops if you have expertise on the topics to be discussed. The National GBOTA body is now working with GA so that a coordinated approach to Greyhound Racing is established Australiawide. We have delegates who will be working with them to establish a policy detailing how we can work together and what actions will take precedence under the current circumstances. GOTBAV is currently working on connecting with as many registered persons as possible, so that your concerns can be considered and addressed.

As the sport’s Controlling Body in the State, Greyhound Racing Victoria and the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board may disqualify persons from greyhound racing, either permanently or for a fixed period, for breaches of the racing rules including integrity and animal welfare issues. Regardless of the reason, a disqualified person will have their registration with Greyhound Racing Victoria automatically cancelled and lose all associated rights and privileges, including the right to contribute to the sport’s future. This means they: • Cannot nominate a greyhound for any official greyhound racing event or permit any greyhound that they own or train to compete in such events. • Cannot enter any place where greyhounds are trained, kept or raced, including club premises, registered training facilities, trial tracks or any part of a racecourse and its associated land. • Cannot act as an official or attendant at any official greyhound racing event or be a member of any committee of a club registered with GRV. • Cannot participate in a breeding program, train a greyhound for any other person or work as an employee or agent for any other person in the training of greyhounds. • Cannot train, keep (unless retired as a pet) or race any greyhounds for anyone else at any property they own or lease that has been deemed as a Greyhound Training Property by GRV. • Cannot transfer any ownership or training responsibilities of any greyhound they own or train to any other person residing with them about the time of the offence that led to disqualification. • Must immediately return to GRV all registration certificates or greyhound identification cards that they hold and cannot have any involvement in the registration of other people or greyhounds with GRV. • All or any greyhounds owned by a disqualified person may be also disqualified for the same term as the term of the person's disqualification or for any other term. For more information about offences that can lead to disqualification and the penalties for disqualification, visit: greyhoundcare.grv.org.au/rules-of-racing/

You have the opportunity to contact us through email which you can find on our website, or you can contact us via Facebook or Twitter. We will also be releasing monthly newsletters. When you renew your registration with GRV you will be asked whether or not you would like your contact details forwarded to GOTBAV. We encourage you to say yes, so that we can keep you informed of developments within the industry that affect you. The more members we represent, the stronger voice we have when approaching regulators, politicians, and the media. So please help us to help you by staying connected, understanding the importance of our work and joining up to support us.

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JUNE 2016

“Can I Help You?” By Bridget Scott NEW Industry Advisory and Support Officers will become familiar faces to many within the sport of greyhound racing, as they continue to make themselves known at clubs throughout Victoria. With the aim of informing and advising participants, Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) envisages the officers will help ease concerns among those involved in the sport. Simon Todman, Emma Lanera and Brendan Walsh started in these roles at the beginning of March. The group have already visited all Victorian tracks, and said overall they have been well received. Mr Todman said one of the overall aims of their role is to educate people. “We are there for people to approach,” he said. “We will listen to the participants.” The group agreed that plenty of people have questions and they have a different experience at every track. Mr Walsh said most of the questions stem from permits and council regulations around training and kennel facilities. Mr Todman said they also listen to participants concerns over financial stresses, and aim to work closely with GRV’s Greyhound Adoption Program. “We want to be the conduit between participants and other people,” he said. The trio will also work more closely with people who are new to the industry and may need assistance.

GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA

Club Development & Member Services Monthly Report Craig Armstead - General Manager Club Development & Member Services GRV Board and Club Committee members meeting At GRV we are committed to working closely with all stakeholders in greyhound racing. We regularly consult with both club staff and the Club Committee members. This collaboration is crucial to ensure the club’s objectives are aligned to GRV’s and that we are working together to improve greyhound racing. As the ‘shopfront’ for greyhound racing, the clubs provide vital feedback, updates and ideas to GRV across all facets of the sport. As part of this commitment, last month saw the first ever meeting between the GRV Board members, Chief Executive, and the Committee/Board members and Clubs’ CEO’s/Managers. Feedback from the first session was very positive with the second meeting scheduled for June. New greyhound transport carts Greyhound welfare and Occupational Health & Safety are two primary areas of focus for GRV. We are always striving to improve our procedures and get better at what we do. Last month GRV purchased 9 new carts for transporting injured dogs, which have been delivered to the clubs. • The carts have been adjusted and fitted with expendable rear seat for carrying an injured greyhound which provides more comfort for the dogs. • It is an important initiative from an OHS perspective, as it provides the person handling the greyhound with a safe way to transport injured dogs and it also means that the dogs can be attended to in a prompt and professional manner.

Kate Williams, Acting General Manager of Animal Welfare, is very excited about the new roles. “To be able to visit participants at local tracks and homes and offer face-to-face support takes customer service GRV to the next level,” she said. “Brendan, Emma and Simon each have different skills which, combined, makes them a great team.” The group will be messengers of new policies, rules and GRV initiatives to participants. They provide an important avenue to the discussion of issues and will help clarify any questions those involved in the sport might have.

RACING CALENDAR

The Racing Calendar is subject to change.

JUNE

GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA

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

WGL Warragul WBL

Warrnambool

MEP

Meadows

SAN Sandown Park

570+

June

RACING CALENDAR DATE

DISTANCE RACING

TIME SLOT

TRACK

Day

MEP

Twilight

VICBRED

BEN

Wed, 1 Jun

FINISH ON LURE

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

Night

BAL

WINNER

600

1525

Grade 5 No Penalty 660 (250+ Ranking)

660

760

Mixed 6/7 660 (250+ Ranking)

660

760

Grade 5 No Penalty 425 (300+ Ranking)

425

660

Grade 5 No Penalty 500 (300+ Ranking)

500

660

Grade 6 425 (300+ Ranking)

425

660

Grade 7 425 (300+ Ranking)

425

660

Mixed 6/7 500 (300+ Ranking)

500

660

GDR Grade 5 660 ($2K Bonus)

660

2925

Special Event 545 (Vic Bred Only)

545

1650

Maiden Heat 450

450

990

Damsels Dash S/E Heat 515 (Bitches Only)(Max. 32)

515

6260

Grade 5 Final 515 (No City Wins)

515

6260

Restricted Win Final 390 (1 - 4 Wins)

390

1650

Special Event 450 (Vic Bred Only)

450

1650

Maiden 650

650

1140

Restricted Win 650 (0 - 2 Wins)

650

1525

Restricted Win Heat 440 (1 - 2 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)

440

1325

Restricted Win Heat 520 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)

520

1325

Free For All 425 (Grade 4 or Better)

425

1650

Bendigo To The Meadows S/E Heat 500

500

1650

Restricted Win 660 (1 - 3 Wins)

660

1525

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 596 (Vic Bred Only)

596

1525

Debutant Maiden Final 460 (Vic Bred Only)

460

1325

GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 525 (Vic Bred Only)

525

990

Grade 5 Final 600 (No City Wins)

600

7200

Shepparton to The Meadows Grade 5 Final 525 (No City Wins)

525

6260

Grade 5 Heat 525

525

5000

Provincial Full Stakes

Day

WGL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Twilight

SHP SAN

Night WBL

Day

Sat, 4 Jun

TITLE OF EVENT

CRN

Thu, 2 Jun

Fri, 3 Jun

DISTANCE

Novice Heat 600 (Maiden & 1 Win)

Twilight

SLE

BEN

Night

GEL

Twilight

TRA

Night

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Full Stakes)

The Racing Calendar is subject to change. DATE

TIME SLOT

TRACK HVL

Day

SLE

1525

Maiden Heat 515

515

990

El Grand Senor Classic S/E Final 440 (Whelped on/after 1/1/2014)

440

7000

GDR Special Event 650 ($2K Bonus)

650

3295

Mixed 4/5 440 (Bitches Only)

440

1405

Maiden Final 520

520

1325

Grade 6 Final 450

450

1650

Restricted Win 650 (1 - 4 Wins)

650

1525

Maiden Heat 450

450

990

Horsham Cup S/E Heat 480 (Maidens Ineligible)

480

5000

GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Semi Final 410 (Vic Bred Only)

410

1325

TRA

Rankings+ Meeting. Grade 5,6 & 7. 315,395,525 275+, 595,665 250+. Tier 3 Eligibility N/A.

Night

SHP

HOR

CLUBS

WGL

GDR Restricted Win 680 (1 - 6 Wins)($2K Bonus)

680

2925

Day

MEP

Grade 5 Heat 600 (No City Wins)

600

1525

Twilight

BEN

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Mixed 6/7 660

BAL

660

HVL

Healesville

MEA

Meadows

Grade 7 Heat 390

390

1325 1325 1325

Day

WGL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Twilight

SHP

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Fri, 10 Jun

BEN CRN

Night

Twilight

GEL TRA

Sat, 11 Jun Night

MEA

Day Sun, 12 Jun SAP

Twilight

SLE

WBL

Warrnambool

GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 515 (1 - 4 Wins)(15+ Starts)(Vic Bred Only)

515

5000

MEP

Meadows

Maiden Final 515

515

5000

SAN Sandown Park

GDR Restricted Win 660 (1 - 4 Wins)($2K Bonus)

660

2925

S/E Veteran 425

425

1325

Grade 5 425 (Vic Bred Only)

425

1325

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 596 (Vic Bred Only)

596

3295

Special Event 596

596

1895

Traralgon Cup S/E Heat 525

525

5000

GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Semi Final 525 (Vic Bred Only)

525

1325

Grade 5 Final 525

525

12000

Novice Final 600 (Maiden & 1 Win)

600

7200

Bendigo To The Meadows S/E Final 525

525

6260

Horsham Cup S/E Group 2 480 (Maidens Ineligible)

480

47000

GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Final 410 (Vic Bred Only)

410

7500

Sylvia Penny Memorial - Special Event 410

410

7000

GDR Wimmera Distance Championship Special Event 570 ($2K Bonus)(Must Have Had 1 Start @ Horsham In 2016)

570

5600

Grade 5 Heat 480

480

1325

GDR Grade 5 715 ($2K Bonus)

715

2925

Novice Heat 595 (Maiden & 1 Win)

595

1525

Grade 5 Heat 515 (No City Wins)

515

1325

GDR Restricted Win 650 (1 - 4 Wins)($2K Bonus)

650

2925

Restricted Win Final 440 (1 - 2 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)

440

2100

Restricted Win Final 520 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)

520

1650

Provincial Full Stakes 570+ DISTANCE RACING

Provincial Full Stakes

TRA

Dave Hodgson Tribute Grade 5 Heat 395

395

1325

Restricted Win Heat 315 (1 - 4 Wins)

315

1325

Twilight

TRA

Maiden Heat 595

595

1140

Maiden Heat 395

395

990

Northern Districts Cup S/E Heat 450 (Less Than $25000)(No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only)(At least 2 starts @ Shepparton)

450

1650

Maiden Final 450

450

1325

680

1895

Night

Traralgon

WGL Warragul

Twilight

Sale

TRA

12000

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

SHP

Shepparton

SLE

515

BAL

Night

SHP

Damsels Dash S/E Final 515 (Bitches Only)(Max. 32)

Day

Mon, 13 Jun

SAP Sandown Park

GEL

Rankings+ Meeting. Grade 5,6 & 7. 400,460,520 275+, 596,680 250+. Tier 3 Eligibility N/A.

HOR

Provincial Full Stakes

WGL

Special Event 680

VICBRED

FINISH ON LURE

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

HOR

Cranbourne

1525

520

Twilight

CRN

Geelong

450

WBL

Bendigo

Horsham

Grade 5 Heat 520

Night

Ballarat

BEN

HOR

Maiden Final 450

SAN

BAL

GEL

CRN

Thu, 9 Jun

LEGEND

All Maiden (Half Stakes)

Night

Tue, 14 Jun

715

Twilight

Wed, 8 Jun

Mon, 13 Jun

700

Restricted Win Heat 715 (1 - 6 Wins)

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

GEL

WINNER

350

BAL

Twilight

DISTANCE

Veterans Final 350

Day Mon, 6 Jun

Tue, 7 Jun

TITLE OF EVENT

GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA

JUNE

SAP

Sun, 5 Jun Twilight

RACING CALENDAR

GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA DATE

JUNE

Tue, 14 Jun

TIME SLOT

TRACK

TITLE OF EVENT

WINNER

460

1650

Restricted Win Heat 400 (Bitches Only)(1 - 4 Wins)

400

1325

525

1325

Grade 7 Final 390

390

1650

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 450 (Vic Bred Only)

450

1325

GDR Mixed 4/5 699 ($2K Bonus)

699

3015

Grade 5 Final 520

520

3000

Mixed 4/5 311 (Bitches Only)

311

1405

WGL

Day

MEP

Grade 5 Heat 525 (No City Wins)

Twilight

BEN

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

BAL Night CRN

LEGEND

DISTANCE

Winter Cup S/E Heat 460

Night

Wed, 15 Jun

The Racing Calendar is subject to change.

Day

WGL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Twilight

SHP

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Final 515 (1 - 4 Wins)(15+ Starts)(Vic Bred Only)

515

10000

Novice Final 595 (Maiden & 1 Win)

595

7200

Restricted Win Final 715 (1 - 6 Wins)

715

7200

Grade 5 Final 515 (No City Wins)

515

6260

Restricted Win 650 (1 - 4 Wins)

650

1525

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

425

990

Northern Districts Cup Group Listed 450 (Less Than $25000)(No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only)(At least 2 starts @ Shepparton)

450

25000

GDR Grade 5 650 ($2K Bonus)

650

2925

Special Event 450 (Vic Bred Only)

450

1650

Special Event 460 (Vic Bred Only)

460

1650

Mixed 4/5 520 (Bitches Only)

520

1405

Traralgon Cup S/E Group 2 525

525

47000

WGL Warragul

GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Final 525 (Vic Bred Only)

525

7500

WBL

Warrnambool

Traralgon Cup Special Event 525

525

7000

MEP

Meadows

Life Members Cup Special Event 595

595

7000

Dave Hodgson Tribute Grade 5 Final 395

395

1650

Restricted Win Final 315 (1 - 4 Wins)

315

1650

Maiden Final 595

595

1525

Grade 5 Heat 525

525

1325

Maiden Final 395

395

1325

Grade 5 Final 600 (No City Wins)

600

7200

Special Event 525 (Bitches Only)

525

6260

Thu, 16 Jun

CLUBS

Night

SAN

BAL

Ballarat

BEN

Bendigo

CRN

Cranbourne

WBL

GEL

Geelong

BEN

HOR

Horsham

HVL

Healesville

MEA

Meadows

Twilight Fri, 17 Jun

SHP

SAP Sandown Park SHP

Shepparton

SLE

Sale

TRA

Traralgon

Night

Twilight

SAN Sandown Park

GEL

TRA

Sat, 18 Jun 570+ DISTANCE RACING

Night VICBRED

Sun, 19 Jun

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

FINISH ON LURE

Mon, 20 Jun

Day

MEA CRN

Provincial Full Stakes

HVL

Healesville Puppy Championship - S/E Heat 300 (Whelped on/after 1/1/2014)

300

825

Grade 5 Heat 350

350

660

450

1325

Grade 5 Final 480

480

1650

Maiden Heat 410

410

990

Winter Cup S/E Final 460

460

6260

Restricted Win Final 400 (Bitches Only)(1 - 4 Wins)

400

1650

GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Heat 460 (Vic Bred Only)

460

1325

Grade 5 Heat 400

400

1325

600

3015

Twilight

SLE

Provincial Full Stakes

Day

BAL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Twilight

TRA

All Maiden (Half Stakes)

Night

SHP

Restricted Win Heat 450 (1 - 4 Wins)

GEL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Twilight

HOR

Tue, 21 Jun Night

Wed, 22 Jun

Day

MEP

GDR Mixed 4/5 600 ($2K Bonus)

Twilight

BEN

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Night Day Thu, 23 Jun

Twilight

Sat, 25 Jun

BAL

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 450 (Vic Bred Only)

450

3050

CRN

Restricted Win Heat 520 (1 - 5 Wins)

520

1325

WGL

Rankings+ Meeting. Grade 5,6 & 7. 400, 460 300+, 680 250+. Tier 3 Eligibility N/A.

SHP

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

MEA

Restricted Win Heat 525 (1 - 4 Wins)

525

5000

WBL

GDR Special Event 650 ($2K Bonus)

650

3295

Day

WGL

All Maiden (Half Stakes)

Twilight

BEN

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

425

1325

Grade 5 Heat 500 (Vic Bred Only)

500

1325

Night

GEL

GDR Restricted Win 680 (0 - 6 Wins)($2K Bonus)

680

2925

Twilight

TRA

Grade 5 Final 525

525

1650

Grade 5 Heat 595

595

1525

Night

Fri, 24 Jun

WGL

The Racing Calendar is subject to change. DATE Sat, 25 Jun

TIME SLOT

TRACK

Twilight

TRA MEA HVL

Day Sun, 26 Jun

Mon, 27 Jun

SLE

525

6260

Healesville Puppy Championship - S/E Final 300 (Whelped on/after 1/1/2014)

300

3500

Grade 5 Final 350

350

825

Toby Wyeth Memorial Grade 5 Heat 440 (Vic Bred Only)

440

1325

Tom Lanigan Memorial Restricted Win Heat 440 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)

440

1325

Bendigo Cup S/E Heat 425

425

5000

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

660

1615

450

1650

TRA

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Night

SHP

Restricted Win Final 450 (1 - 4 Wins)

GEL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

HOR

Maiden Final 410

410

1325

GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Final 460 (Vic Bred Only)

460

4000

Grade 5 Final 400

400

1650

Mixed 4/5 680

680

1615

GEL

Geelong

Novice Grade 7 600 (Maiden & 1 Win)

600

1525

HOR

Horsham

Mixed 6/7 660

660

1525

HVL

Healesville

1325

MEA

Meadows

1325

SAP Sandown Park

WGL MEP BEN

Mixed 6/7 500 Mixed 6/7 425

BAL Night

CRN

LEGEND CLUBS

500 425

Provincial Full Stakes Restricted Win Final 520 (1 - 5 Wins)

520

3000

Grade 5 520 (Vic Bred Only)

520

1325

BAL

Ballarat

BEN

Bendigo

CRN

Cranbourne

SHP

Shepparton

SLE

Sale

TRA

Traralgon

WGL Warragul

Day

WGL

All Maiden (Half Stakes)

WBL

Warrnambool

Twilight

SHP

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

MEP

Meadows

SAN

Metropolitan Full Stakes

SAN Sandown Park

WBL

Provincial Full Stakes

GEL

GDR Restricted Win 680 (0 - 4 Wins)($2K Bonus)

680

2925

Bendigo Cup S/E Final 425

425

47000

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

660

10000

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

425

7500

Night Twilight

BEN Night

TRA Twilight Night

SHP MEA

425

5000

500

1650

Grade 5 Final 595

595

1895

Grade 5 Final 395

395

1650

Grade 5 Final 525

525

12000

Special Event 600

600

7200 6260

Restricted Win Final 525 (1 - 4 Wins)

525

Winter Cup S/E Heat 350

350

825

SAP

Restricted Win 515 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking)

515

1325

GDR Tom Davidson Memorial Special Event 650 ($2K Bonus)

650

4200

Arthur Hay Memorial Mixed 4/5 520 (Vic Bred Only)

520

2100

Don Clavarino Memorial Restricted Win 650 (0 - 4 Wins)

650

2100

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

440

2100

Tom Lanigan Memorial - Restricted Win Final 440 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)

440

2100

Life Members Trophy - Special Event 440

440

2100

GDR Restricted Win 650 (0 - 4 Wins)($2K Bonus)

650

2925

Restricted Win Heat 390 (1 - 4 Wins)

390

1325

SLE

Day

BAL

All Maiden (Half Stakes)

Twilight

TRA

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Night

SHP

Day

GEL

Rankings+ Meeting. Grade 5,6 & 7. 400, 460 (275+), 520, 596, 680 (250+). (Tier 3 Events If Required)

Twilight

HOR

Maiden 410 (Debutants)

410

990

Night

WGL

GRV VIC BRED Series - S/E Heat 680 (Less Than $25000)(Vic Bred Only)

680

1895

Day

MEP

Damsels Dash - Special Event 525 (Bitches Only)

525

1650

Restricted Win Heat 600 (1 - 5 Wins)

600

1525

Twilight

SLE

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

BAL

Maiden Heat 390

390

990

CRN

GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 520 (Vic Bred Only)

520

990

WGL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Night Day

DISTANCE RACING

VICBRED

Provincial Full Stakes

HVL

Sun, 3 Jul Twilight

Ready 2 Race Mid Year Bonus Race Special Event 425 (Top 8 Sold, by Most Prize Money Earned Since Auction) Grade 5 Final 500 (Vic Bred Only)

570+

FINISH ON LURE

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Day

Thu, 7 Jul

Grade 5 Final 525 (No City Wins)

Twilight

Wed, 29 Jun

Wed, 6 Jul

10000

Rankings+ Meeting. Grade 5,6 & 7. 390,450,545 275+, 660 250+. Tier 3 Eligibility N/A.

Twilight

Tue, 5 Jul

525

BAL

Day

Mon, 4 Jul

1325

MGRA Girls Night Out - Special Event 525 (Lady Trainers and Handlers only)(3 Month Domiciled Rule Applies)

Day

Night

Sat, 2 Jul

WINNER

395

BEN

Tue, 28 Jun

Fri, 1 Jul

DISTANCE

Grade 5 Heat 395

Twilight

Thu, 30 Jun

TITLE OF EVENT

GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA

JUNE

Night

RACING CALENDAR

GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA DATE

JULY

Thu, 7 Jul

TIME SLOT

TRACK

Twilight

SHP

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Full Stakes)

Sat, 9 Jul

BAL

Ballarat

BEN

Bendigo

CRN

Cranbourne

Mon, 11 Jul

WINNER

McKenna Memorial S/E Heat 595

595

7200

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 450 (Vic Bred Only)

450

1325

BEN

Grade 7 Heat 425

425

1325

CRN

Provincial Full Stakes

GEL

Grade 6 Heat 460

460

1325

Twilight

TRA

Maiden 395 (Debutants)

395

990

Night

MEA

Metropolitan Full Stakes

HVL

Winter Cup S/E Final 350

350

6260

GDR Restricted Win 715 (0 - 4 Wins)($2K Bonus)

715

2925

Grade 5 No Penalty 515 (250+ Ranking)

515

1325

Restricted Win Heat 515 (1 - 4 Wins)

515

1325

Sale Trackstar Challenge - Special Event 440 (By Club Invitation)(Performance Based)

440

4200

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

440

1325

390

1650

Night

Sun, 10 Jul

CLUBS

DISTANCE

SAN

Day LEGEND

TITLE OF EVENT

WBL

Night Twilight

Fri, 8 Jul

The Racing Calendar is subject to change.

SAP

Twilight

SLE

Day

BAL

Rankings+ Meeting. Grade 5,6 & 7. 390, 450, 545 (300+), 660 (250+). (Tier 3 Events If Required)

Twilight

TRA

All Maiden (Half Stakes)

SHP

Restricted Win Final 390 (1 - 4 Wins)

GEL

Geelong

Night

HOR

Horsham

Day

GEL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

HVL

Healesville

Twilight

HOR

Restricted Win Heat 410 (1 - 4 Wins)

410

1325

MEA

Meadows

GRV VIC BRED Series - S/E Final 680 (Less Than $25000)(Vic Bred Only)

680

5000

Maiden Heat 400

400

990

Grade 5 No Penalty 525 (250+ Ranking)

525

1325

Maiden Heat 525

525

990

GDR Restricted Win 660 (0 - 4 Wins)($2K Bonus)

660

2925

Maiden Final 390

390

1325

GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Semi Final 520 (Vic Bred Only)

520

1325

Grade 6 Heat 311

311

1325

McKenna Memorial S/E Group 2 595

595

40000

Restricted Win Final 515 (1 - 4 Wins)

515

6260

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 450 (Vic Bred Only)

450

3050

Maiden Heat 390

390

990

Grade 7 Final 425

425

1650

GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Heat 425 (Vic Bred Only)

425

1325

Grade 6 Final 460

460

1650

Maiden 400 (Debutants)

400

990

395

1325

Restricted Win Final 600 (1 - 5 Wins)

600

7200

Maturity Classic - S/E Heat 525 (Whelped on/after 1/1/2014)(Maidens Ineligible)

525

6260

HVL

Grade 7 Heat 350

350

660

SAP

Grade 5 No Penalty 595 (250+ Ranking)

595

1525

GDR Special Event 650 ($2K Bonus)

650

3295

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

440

3050

Brentcorp Sprint Championship - S/E Heat 440

440

1650

Grade 7 Heat 440

440

1325

390

990

GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 570 (0 - 6 Wins)(No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only)

570

5000

Restricted Win Final 410 (1 - 4 Wins)

410

1650

Maiden Final 400

400

1325

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 460 (Vic Bred Only)

460

1325

GDR Special Event 725 ($2K Bonus)

725

3295

Grade 5 No Penalty 600 (250+ Ranking)

600

1525

Grade 5 Heat 525

525

1325

Tue, 12 Jul

Night

SAP Sandown Park SHP

WGL

Shepparton

SLE

Sale

TRA

Traralgon

WGL Warragul WBL

Warrnambool

MEP

Meadows

MEP

Twilight

BEN

Wed, 13 Jul

BAL Night

SAN Sandown Park

CRN

570+ DISTANCE RACING

Day

WGL

Twilight

SHP

Thu, 14 Jul

SAN Night WBL

VICBRED

Twilight Fri, 15 Jul Night

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Sat, 16 Jul

GEL TRA

Restricted Win Heat 395 (1 - 4 Wins) Provincial Full Stakes

Night

MEA

Sun, 17 Jul Twilight

Day

Tue, 19 Jul

SLE

BAL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Twilight

TRA

Rankings+ Meeting. Grade 5,6 & 7. 315, 395, 525 (275+), 595, 665 (250+). (Tier 3 Events If Required)

Night

SHP

Maiden Heat 390

Day

GEL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Twilight

HOR

Night

Wed, 20 Jul

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

WGL

Day

Mon, 18 Jul

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Twilight

Day Twilight

BEN

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

WGL

MEP BEN

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

The Racing Calendar is subject to change. DATE

TIME SLOT

TRACK BAL

Wed, 20 Jul

Night

Thu, 21 Jul

Twilight Night Twilight

Fri, 22 Jul

CRN WGL

Day

Twilight

Mon, 25 Jul

Tue, 26 Jul

1650

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

WBL

Maiden Final 390

390

1325

GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Final 425 (Vic Bred Only)

425

4000

Grade 6 Heat 425

425

1325

GDR Special Event 680 ($2K Bonus)

680

3295

Restricted Win Heat 400 (1 - 4 Wins)

400

1325

GDR Special Event 595 ($2K Bonus)

595

3295

Restricted Win Final 395 (1 - 4 Wins)

395

1650

Maturity Classic - S/E Semi Final 525 (Whelped on/after 1/1/2014)(Maidens Ineligible)

525

10000

Destini Fireball Stayers - S/E Heat 725

725

7200

Grade 5 Heat 525

525

5000

GEL

Geelong

Maiden Final 525

525

5000

HOR

Horsham

Grade 7 Final 350

350

825

HVL

Healesville

500

MEA

Meadows

SAP Sandown Park

BEN

BAL

MEA

HVL

SLE

Provincial Full Stakes

GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 350 (Vic Bred Only)

350

Maiden Heat 515

515

990

Brentcorp Sprint Championship - S/E Final 440

440

10000

Grade 7 Final 440

440

1650

BAL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

TRA

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Meadows

GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Final 570 (0 - 6 Wins)(No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only)

570

1895

Maiden Heat 410

410

990

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 460 (Vic Bred Only)

460

3050

Grade 7 Heat 400

400

1325

525

1325

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

BEN

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

BAL

Grade 7 Final 390

390

1650

GDR Special Event 699 ($2K Bonus)

699

3295

Restricted Win Heat 520 (1 - 4 Wins)

520

1325

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Day

WGL

All Maiden (Half Stakes)

Twilight

SHP

Rankings+ Meeting. Grade 5,6 & 7. 390, 450 (300+), 650 (250+). (Tier 3 Events If Required)

SAN

Maiden Final 515

515

5000

WBL

Grade 7 Heat 390

390

1325

GDR Restricted Win 660 (0 - 4 Wins)($2K Bonus)

660

2925

Grade 6 Final 425

425

1650

GEL

Restricted Win Final 400 (1 - 4 Wins)

400

1650

TRA

Maiden Heat 315

315

990

HOR

Provincial Full Stakes

570+ DISTANCE RACING

VICBRED

FINISH ON LURE

Grade 5 Final 525

525

12000

Maturity Classic - S/E Group 1 525 (Whelped on/after 1/1/2014)(Maidens Ineligible)

525

100000

Destini Fireball Stayers - S/E Final 725

725

20000

Special Event 525 (Bitches Only)

525

6260

Grade 5 Final 525

525

6260

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

350

660

Grade 6 Heat 350

350

660

SAP

Grade 5 No Penalty 515 (250+ Ranking)

515

1325

SLE

Grade 6 Heat 440

440

1325

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Twilight

Traralgon

SAN Sandown Park

MEP

Day

Sale

TRA

1325

Day

HVL

Shepparton

SLE

390

Twilight

MEA

SHP

Maiden Final 390

WGL

Night

Cranbourne

Warrnambool

Night

Twilight

CRN

MEP

HOR

Night

Bendigo

WBL

Twilight

Fri, 29 Jul

Ballarat

BEN

1325

GEL

BEN

BAL

450

Day

Twilight

CLUBS

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 450 (Vic Bred Only)

SHP

CRN

LEGEND

WGL Warragul

Night

Sun, 31 Jul

311

Day

Night

Sat, 30 Jul

7500

Grade 6 Final 311

Twilight

Wed, 27 Jul

Thu, 28 Jul

520

All Maiden (Half Stakes)

SAP

Sun, 24 Jul

1325

GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Final 520 (Vic Bred Only)

Metropolitan Full Stakes

TRA

Night

WINNER

390

SHP

Night

Sat, 23 Jul

DISTANCE

Grade 7 Heat 390

SAN

GEL

Twilight

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RACING CALENDAR

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LEGEND CLUBS BAL

Ballarat

BEN

Bendigo

CRN

Cranbourne

WHELPING REPORT

LATEST LITTERS

GEL

Geelong

HOR

Horsham

SIRE

DAM

WHELPED

DESCRIPTION

HVL

Healesville

BANJO BOY

COSMIC AFFAIR

Apr 16, 2016

5 Males 2 Females

MEA

Meadows

SAP Sandown Park SHP

Shepparton

SLE

Sale

TRA

Traralgon

BARCIA BALE BEKIM BALE

WGL Warragul WBL

Warrnambool

MEP

Meadows

SAN Sandown Park

570+

CAPE HAWKE COSMIC RUMBLE

DYNA DOUBLE ONE

DISTANCE RACING

DYNA VILLA

EVIE JANE

Apr 19, 2016

2 Males 3 Females

TOP CHIC

Apr 20, 2016

4 Females

BLUE BENZOL CRYMELON MISS HONEY SHOLTZ

FERNANDO BALE

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LOOBY LU

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WALK HARD

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2 Males 2 Females

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3 Males 3 Females

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JUNE 2016

GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS & INTEGRITY DEPARTMENT April / May Activity Report RACING STATISTICS - April 2016 Marring:

Fail To Chase:

Satisfactory Trials Cleared:

Satisfactory Trials Not Cleared:

SWABS

971

Race Meeting Swabs:

855

Out of Competition Swabs:

114

Elective

Positive Swab Results:

Kennel Inspections Total

No Person Home

POSITIVE SWABS

RADB HEARINGS CONCLUDED – Prohibited Substances Adam McNamara – Failing to present the greyhound ‘Promise Land’ free of any prohibited substance (Heptaminol) for an event at Ballarat on Friday, 27 November 2015. Hearing held 9 May 2016. The RADB considered that the appropriate penalty is three months disqualification, effective 17 May 2016. The RADB added a rider to the disqualification that Mr. McNamara be permitted to enter and remain at any place where greyhounds are kept and trained for the purpose of carrying on his vocation as a fencing contractor. John Higgins - Failing to present the greyhound ‘Blitzem Cola’ free of any prohibited substance (Procaine) for an event at Geelong on Tuesday, 1 December 2015. Hearing heard 9 May 2016. The RADB considered the appropriate penalty is a fine of $750 with $250 of that suspended pending no further breaches of GAR 83 (2) (3) within the next 12 months. Darren Geyer - failed to present the greyhound ‘Dapto Dan’ free of any prohibited substance (Amphetamine) for an event at Ballarat on Monday, 9 November 2015. Hearing held 3 May 2016. The RADB considered it is appropriate to disqualify him for a period of 18 months with 6 months of that period suspended for 2 years, provided that there are no further breaches of GAR 83 during the following 2 year period, effective 10 May 2016.

VCAT HEARINGS CONCLUDED SWABS TAKEN

Margaret Campbell – Appeal held 2 May 2016 re previously reported RADB decision (prohibited substance). An order was made disqualifying Mrs Campbell for 3 months to commence on 11 May 2016. From time to time the GRV Integrity department releases important information in relation to new policies, guidelines and any other ‘Steward’ related matters. This information can be found on the FastTrack website under the ‘Stewards’ tab and then selecting the ‘General Alerts’ page.

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GAP UPDATE Greyhound Adoption Program Pre-Entry Assessment NOTE: The entry fee for greyhounds into the GAP has been waived permanently

GAP Dog Profiles

298 Goulburn Valley Highway

Miles

Seymour, VIC 3661 Telephone: Website: Email:

D.O.B: 21/11/2011

(03) 5799 0166 gap.grv.org.au 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.

Race name: Captain Peter Mick now known as Miles is a happy, friendly dog who is excited to start his pet life. Miles is looking for a home with older children as he is quite enthusiastic, and has a habit of jumping up on people to give them a hug. He may be happy to live in an only dog home. Mick is NOT cat friendly. MICK NOW MILES IS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION NOW!

Shane D.O.B: 24/01/2014 Shane is a young dog with a puppyish attitude. He has seen very little of the world and he found his time in foster care a little scary. Shane is looking for an experienced, confident owner to continue his socialisation and show him the way. Due to his age and youthful nature, he will need another dog for company. Shane is NOT cat friendly. SHANE IS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION NOW!

GAP Testing Dates LOCATION

TESTING DAY

BOOKING TIME TAKEN VIA PHONE

Sandown

Monday 4th July 2016 - (10am to 12pm)

Tuesday 7th June 2016 (from 9am)

Geelong

Tuesday 5th July 2016 - (10am to 1pm)

Tuesday 7th June 2016 (from 9am)

GAP

Monday 11th July 2016 - (9am to 12pm)

Tuesday 14th June 2016 (from 9am)

Horsham

Tuesday 12th July 2016 - (9am to 12pm)

Tuesday 14th June 2016 (from 9am)

Sandown

Monday 18th July 2016 - (10am to 12pm)

Tuesday 21st June 2016 (from 9am)

Meadows

Tuesday 19th July 2016 - (9am to 12pm)

Tuesday 21st June 2016 (from 9am)

GAP

Monday 25th July 2016 - (9am to 12pm)

Tuesday 28th June 2016 (from 9am) *Testing dates are subject to change

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JUNE 2016

GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA

Hands-on Approach to Greyhound Ownership By Andrew Copley.

Unintended Initiation with Greyhounds Rekindled by Twenty Cents and a Tantrum By Bridget Scott Koroit local Denis Morgan has recently adopted his first greyhound through the Greyhound Adoption Program following an involvement in racing greyhounds. He bought his first greyhound for five pounds as a teenager with money saved from doing a local paper round. “It all started when I was 16-years-old,” he said. “It took me six months to pay off,” Mr Morgan said. Morgan admitted he didn’t know what breed of dog his new pet was when he purchased him, but as he started to grow people told him “that’s a greyhound.” “He just got bigger and bigger,” he said. “Someone said take him down to the track, so I took him down and let him watch some trials and he showed promise.” “His racing name was Blue Kimber and he ended up winning his first race at 18 months of age and then won the next four after that,” he said. Despite Blue Kimber’s racing career taking off he was still treated as a pet. “He slept inside with us, and ate what we ate,” Morgan said. Morgan said he has raced other dogs since, but he’s never had more than two at a time. He recently decided to become involved with the Greyhound Adoption Program after his two ‘rescue’ German Shepherds passed away. Morgan took home Andy from a GAP Adoption Day at Sandown in March, and said he has settled in perfectly to his home in Victoria’s west. “He is starting to come out of his shell,” he said. “I wasn’t leaving Sandown without him that day as my three-yearold grandson, James, was obsessing over him and even tried to buy him with a 20 cent coin he had in his pocket. He was trying to hand the 20 cent piece to the GAP volunteer who was assigned to looking after Andy at the event.” “There were 35 greyhounds up for adoption that day, but when it looked like someone else was going to adopt Andy, James threw a tantrum. I had no choice but to bring him home, and I’m glad I did because Andy has been a great addition to our home,” Denis laughed.

Greyhound Racing Victoria strongly encourages anyone considering buying into a greyhound pup or race dog to first consider the dog’s future beyond the racetrack. Epping’s Bryan Carman is one person who is leading by example, not just booking his recently retired race dog Hugo in for a Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP) assessment, but also bringing him home in the meantime to give him the best chance of being accepted into the program. The Carmans already have a small pet domestic dog living at home - an Australian Terrier named Gizmo - so given Hugo’s lack of socialisation with other breeds, they sensibly eliminated the risk of the dogs quarrelling. “We’ve got a small pet dog called Gizmo, who is at my mum’s house for a couple of weeks, and the plan is to eventually have them both here living happily together,” Carman said. “It’s very important to me that he (Hugo) gets into the Greyhound Adoption Program, because I want him to have a good life after racing. There’s more to greyhounds than just racing and making money.” Spending time in a household and away from a racing kennel environment is fundamental to increasing a greyhound’s chances of passing the GAP assessment. Hugo’s stay at the Carmans has involved carefully socialising him with other breeds at a local park while muzzled and on lead, starting with larger dogs and then engaging with smaller dogs. This strategy is aimed at preparing Hugo to pass his assessment, where he must show little more than a passing interest in the GAP’s small ‘test’ dogs, thus ensuring he’ll be accepted into the program, receive a green GAP collar and no longer be required to wear a muzzle.

Perfect Score for Greyhound Adoption Day Australia’s record for the number of greyhounds finding new homes in a single day was blown out of the water at The Meadows in May. Seventy greyhounds were available at the Adoption Day, with all 70 finding new homes. The previous record in a single day in Australia was 35. More than 80 staff and volunteers – including four from South Australia’s Greyhound Adoption Program – were out in force to help make this day a success. The lucky last greyhound to find a home was Yoda (pictured), a white female greyhound who, once matched to a home, received a huge round of applause by everyone in attendance. The Adoption Day was scheduled to run from 11:00am-3:00pm, however all greyhounds were snapped up by 2:14pm. 25

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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 Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

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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