To better understand the views of trainers and owners, GRV’s Racing Department is conducting a survey in relation to grading and race selection with the aim of best catering for the entire greyhound population. The survey will be open for submissions until 15 January, 2017. CLICK HERE to complete the survey
2016 was greyhound racing’s year of the hobby trainer, and 2017 kicked off in much the same fashion with Lightning Frank ($3.60) landing Mathew Wright his first Group 1 winner in tonight’s Silver Chief (525m) at The Meadows. Wright is a fencing contractor who trains a small team of six greyhounds at Allansford, just five […]
TAB’s markets for the Gippsland Carnival’s sprinting and staying streams are starting to take shape following the first legs being run and won on Boxing Day at Sale. Dundee Osprey has shortened into $4.00 second favouritism to win the distance stream after winning the Sale Cup and rocketing to the top of the leaderboard with […]
As we enter 2017, I think it’s worth reflecting on what’s been achieved over the past year by Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) and the sport. GRV has been substantially reformed in line with the recommendations by the Racing Integrity Commissioner and the Chief Veterinarian. Local Rules of Racing have been updated and revised, a new […]
Greyhound racing fans are invited to celebrate the National Coursing Association’s 2016 Coursing Awards at Sandown Park on Australia Day eve, January 25. Awards to be announced on the night include: – Greyhound of the Year – Female Greyhound of the Year – Trainer of the Year – Owner of the Year – Noel Banks […]