Greyhound Monthly Victoria - Issue 21

ISSUE 21 NOVEMBER 2017

“OUR GOVERNMENT SUPPORTS GREYHOUND RACING... OUR POSITION WILL NOT CHANGE.” Victorian Premier - The Honorable Daniel Andrews, at the 2017 TAB Great Chase Grand Final

CONTENTS

FAREWELL TO A LEGEND

ISSUE 20 NOVEMBER 2017

3 CEO’S UPDATE

SEE PAGE 12 - 13

4 - 25 ARTICLES FANTA FEVER HITS THE MEADOWS

GOTBA REPORT

UP HILL JILL SHEDS BRIDESMAID TAG IN TOPGUN

GREYHOUND QUIZ

SHARE YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND SHARE IN THE EXCITEMENT

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS & INTEGRITY REPORT

PERFECT STRIKE RATE FOR GAP ADOPTION DAY GRV SEEKS INDUSTRY EXPERTISE

ANNUAL REPORT: STELLAR YEAR FOR VICTORIAN GREYHOUND RACING

BREEDING REGISTRATION FEES WAIVED

A GREAT FINISH FOR THE 2017 TAB GREAT CHASE

GRADER ON THE GROUND

GAP TESTING DATES

NEW PRIZE MONEY PACKAGE FINALISED

FORMER TRAINER’S GENEROUS BEQUEST

QUEENSLANDER’S GOLD CLASS RETURN

GRV WELFARE REPORT

COMPULSORY TRIALS FOR UNRACED GREYHOUNDS DISCUSSED

MIATA PUPS CLAIM A TRIFECTA

TRIPLE GROUP 1 WINNER RETIRED TO STUD GEELONG TRACK TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE FOR REPAIRS

RACE CLUBS TO HOST PLANNING SUPPORT SESSIONS

DANE SWAN’S TIGER DUSTY TWEET

GREYHOUND RACING FAREWELLS A LEGEND

LATEST LITTERS & MISSES

26 - 33 RACING CALENDAR GIPPSLAND SET FOR SHORTER AND MORE DYNAMIC CARNIVAL

34 - 35 DIRECTORY & TRIAL INFORMATION The information in this publication is correct at time of printing Cover: 2017 TAB Great Chase winner, Despacito with (from left) GRV Board member Peita Duncan, trainer Seona Thompson, Premier Daniel Andrews, Sophie Thompson and GRV CEO Alan Clayton.

Do you have a story idea or feedback to make Greyhound Monthly even better?

Let us know by emailing lholmesby@grv.org.au or by calling (03) 8329 1143

Heats twilight

SATURDAY 2 DECEMBER First prizes: $5,000

Final twilight

SATURDAY 9 DECEMBER First prize: $47,000

2017 GROUP 2 - 450 METRES

BALLARAT CUP Other features on Ballarat Cup night: Ballarat Cup Consolation Final 450m, Special Event 390m, Special Event 545m & Special Event 660m.

Please refer to the Racing Calendar for prize money & conditions

NOMINATIONS CLOSE TUESDAY 28 NOVEMBER AT 11AM via Fasttrack.grv.org.au

CEO’s Update Greyhound Racing Victoria’s 2016-17 Annual Report was tabled in the Victorian Parliament on 19 October 2017 and it, along with a short video of the year in review are available online at grv.org.au/annualreport. It provides a comprehensive overview of the progress GRV and the industry have made on its reform journey over the past financial year and highlights two key points. The first is that there has been a real and measurable cultural change in how racing greyhounds in Victoria are managed and cared for from rearing to racing to retirement and re-homing.

This change is reflected by a 57 per cent increase in re-homed greyhounds with 1314 placed through GAP and a further 1379 through third-party adoption agencies, the RSPCA and industry participants. There has also been a 54 percent reduction in euthanasia rates, overbreeding is now no longer occurring and sustainable breeding options are being developed. GRV also achieved 3964 kennel inspections in 2016-17, a 191 per cent increase on the previous year and it is anticipated that before the end of 2017, all properties with racing or breeding greyhounds will have been visited by a welfare inspector.

Secondly, the report also shows that GRV now has the capabilities and resources to act as an effective, accountable and proactive regulator and in some areas, is now a leader among all Australia’s racing codes.

Inspection, investigation and prosecution functions are now fully integrated, there has been a 56 per cent increase in swabbing for banned and controlled substances, new professional career paths and training for stewards is now in place and, from 1 July 2017, all key race day staff now report directly to GRV.

Sydney data modelling in its design for future upgrades which also points the way towards developing national standards for greyhound track design.

In other news, GRV is working with the recently formed Victorian Greyhound Racing Clubs Association to hold information Q&A sessions on the new Planning Guidelines. It is expected that about four of these sessions will be held across Victoria, with the first session to be held at Geelong. These sessions will provide an overview of the new planning scheme, detail on key issues and advice on the planning applications process.

Dates and times for these sessions will be announced shortly.

Following valuable feedback from participants, GRV’s Industry Consultative Group, the clubs, GOTBA and other stakeholders, GRV has revised its proposal to provide for a more equitable distribution of the increased prize money and additional funds to stimulate breeding. The new proposal will increase the yearly minimum prizemoney pool in a full year by $3.25 million including up to $1.4 million for a new Sustainable Breeding Support Package of prizemoney and bonuses for owners and breeders of VicBred greyhounds.

For those of you looking to buy a good Victorian racing greyhound, a reminder that the Ready 2 Race annual Auction will be held on November 18. Also coming up is the Hume Cup on 6 November which is always a great family event and of course on 24 November, there’s the world’s most prestigious greyhound race, the Melbourne Cup and I hope to see you all there.

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Alan Clayton Chief Executive Officer Greyhound Racing Victoria General Enquiries Greyhound Racing Victoria 46-50 Chetwynd Street West Melbourne, Victoria, 3003 Hours: Monday to Friday: 8.30am - 4.30pm Phone: (03) 8329 1100 Fax: (03) 8329 1000 / (03) 8329 1001 ABN: 76 642 748 029

PROUDLY delivered by Greyhound Racing Victoria

Member Services Phone: (03) 8329 1100 Email: memberservices@grv.org.au

Nominations Phone number: (03) 8329 1111 Mon to Fri: 7.30am - 12noon On-line Nominations (24 hours a day - 7 days a week) Scratchings Phone: (03) 8329 1100 Weekdays: 7.30am - 4.30pm Saturday & Sunday 7:30am - 9:00am & 3:00pm-4:30pm

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The Report also details the progress of GRV’s five-year infrastructure program to improve animal welfare, enhance racing and visitor experiences at clubs and support industry development. Speaking of infrastructure, the new Horsham track is attracting much interest and GRV is planning to use the University of Technology

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HERALDSUN.COM.AU FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2017

TOPGUN

Top Gun stayers 8.58pm, 725m

Tomorrow 9.40pm, 525m

AFL games record holder Brent ‘Boomer’ Harvey meets Fanta Bale, the $2.20 favourite for the Group 2 Topgun Stayers (725m) at The Meadows tomorrow night.

EASY AS SHE GOES Million-dollar mark on line for Fanta Bale

CHAMPION Victorian greyhound Fanta Bale will join retired superstars Fernando Bale and Dyna Double One as Australia’s only million-dollar greyhounds if she wins the Group 2 Topgun Stayers (725m) at The Meadows tomorrow night.

Having earned $964,835 on the racetrack, Fanta Bale is a hot $2.20 favourite to claim the $75,000 first prize on a night of racing that also

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ANDREW COPLEY includes the prestigious $214,500 Topgun (525m) for sprinters.

When it comes to versatility, Fanta Bale is in a league of her own, being the only greyhound to have won at Group 1 level over the sprint, middle and staying distances.

She has won six Group 1 races in total, and given that she only turned

three in August, she could have another 12-18 months of racing ahead of her.

Away from the track, however, she is just like any other greyhound, according to trainer Robert Britton.

“She’s friendly, laid back and she loves a scratch behind the ear,” he said.

“She’s probably a little more subdued than most other greyhounds,

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but the thing that sets her apart is that she has so much ability.”

The Lara trainer said Fanta Bale’s relaxed personality was on show when she caught up with AFL games record holder and new Victorian greyhound racing ambassador Brent “Boomer” Harvey.

“She’s always pretty low key and relaxed and not really the playful type,” Britton said.

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“She had no interest in chasing the footy “Boomer” was kicking around when they met, whereas one of my other greyhounds, Bruce Tycoon, was loving chasing the ball.

“Fanta prefers to save her energy for her races.”

Britton said Fanta Bale’s determination and consistency were the keys to her success.

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Fanta Bale leads her rivals in the early stages of the Topgun Stayers before Bogie Bekim (4) reeled her in. Above: Fanta Bale and AFL games record holder Brent Harvey appeared on the front page of the Herald Sun Topgun liftout. Pictures by Clint Anderson.

FANTA FEVER HITS THE MEADOWS

By Andrew Copley Fanta fever hit The Meadows at the Sky Racing Topgun on 28 October, just hours after Winx captured her third W. S. Cox Plate at nearby Moonee Valley.

Adding to what is always a major event on Australia’s greyhound racing calendar, Fanta Bale’s appearance in the Group 2 Topgun Stayers (725m) made it all the more interesting, with the versatile stayer needing to win to join Fernando Bale and Dyna Double One in greyhound racing’s million-dollar club.

Despite getting off to a brilliant start, Fanta Bale couldn’t hold

Heats twilight

out the fast-finishing South Australian Bogie Bekim, with her second placing seeing her finish the night on $986,170.

TAB was certainly on board, opening a dual-code ‘Winx A Million’ market (Winx into Fanta Bale) on the day at the inflated odds of $3.50. The pool held a whopping $31,695 despite being opened just seven hours before the jump of the Cox Plate.

While many attended Topgun night in the hope Fanta Bale would crack the million, it’s likely another opportunity is just around the corner, with the Group 1 Bold Trease (715m) at Sandown Park a likely target.

Final

SUNDAY 17 DECEMBER First prizes: $5,000

night

TUESDAY 26 DECEMBER First prize: $75,000

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2017 GROUP 1 - 650 METRES

SALE CUP

Other features on Sale Cup night: DUNKLEYS MACHINERY VIC BRED RISING STARS FINAL (440M), SALE MOTOR GROUP SUMMER CUP (520M), GIPPSLAND CARNIVAL LAUNCH (440M)

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Please refer to the Racing Calendar for prize money & conditions

NOMINATIONS CLOSE WEDNESDAY 13 DECEMBER AT 10AM via Fasttrack.grv.org.au

Up Hill Jill, Rose and David Geall enjoy their Sky Racing Topgun win. Below: The eight contenders exit the boxes in the Topgun before (further below) Up Hill Jill skips clear. Pictures by Clint Anderson.

UP HILL JILL SHEDS BRIDESMAID TAG

8. Mister Twister

7. Up Hill Jill

6. Lightning Frank

5. Aqua Cheetah

4. Raw Ability

3. Striker Light

2. Aston Dee Bee

1. Ando's Mac

By Gerard Guthrie & Andrew Copley

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Victorian star Up Hill Jill claimed a thoroughly deserved and overdue Group 1 breakthrough on one of Australian greyhound racing’s greatest stages, with a brilliant all-the-way victory in the Group 1 Sky Racing Topgun (525m) at The Meadows on 28 October.

After winning the Group 2 Sandown Laurels last December, the ultra-consistent speedster has been a regular in feature events throughout 2017, but frustratingly for trainer Dave Geall and owner/breeder wife Rose a second Group title has proven elusive.

She ran second in three Group 1 events, (in order) the National Futurity, Sapphire Crown and Peter Mosman Classic, while she also found one better in the Richmond Oaks, Warrnambool Classic and Bob Payne Spring Sprint, all at Group 2 level.

Up Hill Jill’s other Group appearance came when sixth in the Golden Easter Egg. But all that disappointment was forgotten on Saturday when she overcame a testing outside draw to produce a flawless front-running exhibition against the best sprinters in the land.

“It has been a frustrating run and I was starting to think she’d never win a Group 1,” said a jubilant Geall, celebrating Group 1 glory for the first time. “I certainly didn’t think she could win tonight. Not from box 7 against the best dogs in Australia, but she has and it is a huge thrill.”

Up Hill Jill ($13) flew out and after turning for home with a commanding lead, she defeated Aston Dee Bee by 3.43 lengths in 29.89sec, with Temlee and Silver Chief winner Lightning Frank in third place.

Just the third female greyhound to win the Topgun since the race was first run in 1993, Up Hill Jill took her record to 27 wins from 50 starts, with the $150,000 winner’s purse extending her earnings beyond $400,000.

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Prior to exiting box seven in the star-studded Topgun, the Gealls’ home-bred daughter of Premier Fantasy and Where’s Demonica had contested seven Group events this year, agonisingly finishing runner-up on six occasions.

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2017 READY 2 RACE FORMAT LOCATION Bendigo Greyhound Racing Association.

Lords Raceway, McIvor Highway, Junortoun.

HEATS Monday 13 November Morning Session - 10am start Afternoon Session - 2pm start All greyhounds trial once in a four-dog field. It is not essential for potential owners to attend the heats, as the replays will be uploaded to ready2race.grv.org.au by Tuesday 14 November.

FINALS & AUCTION Saturday 18 November The Ready 2 Race auction will commence at 3pm with greyhounds auctioned inside the venue in lot order. All greyhounds will compete in six-dog fields prior to the auction with racing concluding at 2pm.

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AFTERNOON TEA Saturday 18 November A complimentary afternoon tea will be provided from 2pm with a guest speaker/s providing a valuable insight into greyhound ownership and tips for successful relationships between trainers and owners.

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Share your knowledge and share in the excitement

By Andrew Copley

G

reyhound Monthly Victoria readers are generally experienced greyhound racing participants, and we imagine that you have been approached by a number people over the years wanting to buy into a greyhound.

GRV’s Ready 2 Race Greyhound Sales provides a platform for people to buy greyhounds with a level of confidence, as the dogs trial twice before going to auction. Furthermore, as the greyhounds are at least 16 months of age, most are only a few weeks or months away from beginning their racing careers.

Annual prize money in Victorian greyhound racing has just climbed to $46 million (up from $43 million) and with fewer dogs in the racing system the time has never been better to own a race dog.

GRV invites you to bring potential buyers to the Bendigo Greyhound Racing Association for the finals and auction on Saturday, 18 November. Your knowledge and expertise could help new owners snare a bargain buy that you could train or part-own with them, and together you could share in the excitement of racing a greyhound.

We are even putting on a complimentary afternoon tea – to be held immediately prior to the auction on Saturday 18 November – where guest speakers will provide an insight into successful greyhound ownership and tips on building fruitful owner/trainer relationships.

Go to ready2race.grv.org.au after Wednesday 15 November for more information including kennelling and racing times.

BONUS RACES The top eight prize money earners from the 2017 Ready 2 Race Sales will be eligible to compete in a $7,250 Mid Year Final (425m) at Bendigo in July 2018 and an $18,000 R2R Final (515m) at Sandown Park in November 2018.

Some of the success stories from GRV’s 2016 R2R Sales include: NAME

PRIZEMONEY

SOLD FOR

(as at 17 October 2017)

Bumble Bee Bolto

$11,000

$26,945

Santa Claws

$8,900

$17,504

Sisco General

$4,000

$17,010

Lainey’s Fortune

$5,000

$13,510

Cosmic Evolution

$3,750

$14,190

Peter Yap

$4,100

$8,465

Nolen’s Fortune

$4,800

$7,935

Barra Johnson

$2,000

$6,585

Son Of Don

$4,000

$9,005

Our Gal Livy

$4,500

$7,290

Sisco Sizzle

$4,500

$6,550

Night Hawk

$5,000

$8,640

PERFECT STRIKE RATE FOR GAP ADOPTION DAY

By Suzanne McKenzie It was a clean sweep at GAP’s penultimate Adoption Day for 2017 which was held at Sandown on 21 October, with all 32 greyhounds walking out the door to new homes.

A terrific crowd of about 400 people turned up to meet the greyhounds. Many were ready to give a dog a new home, for others it was an opportunity to find out more about the breed.

The dog trailers will make their next trip down the Calder Freeway to Geelong on Sunday, 3 December, for the final adoption day in 2017.

While most of the dogs at Sandown have racing backgrounds, there was one that stood out among the crowd due to his stellar performances on the track. Danny, formerly known as Dublin Bull, accrued $156,811 in prize money during his racing career, winning 21 from 69 starts, plus 13 minor placings.

GAP manager Larissa Darragh said GAP has re-homed many prizewinning greyhounds, and Danny is up there as one of the most successful in terms of career prizemoney.

living away from a traditional kennel – and I understand that not every dog is able to adjust but Danny got into the GAP program the first time.”

Steve co-owned Danny with two former school mates and together they have been racing greyhounds with Jeff since the 1980s.

“It’s a good way to stay in touch with each other,” Steve said.

Jeff suggested placing Danny with someone he knows who prepares greyhounds for the wind-down into retirement.

“They need to be out of the kennel environment and away from the track before they go to GAP and I think this woman does it as a labour of love. We are happy that Danny is living comfortably and happily somewhere and credit should go to her and any other volunteer who helps make that adjustment happen.”

On Sunday Danny walked away from Sandown to his new home in Koo Wee Rup.

“He is a good example of how all kinds of greyhounds can be transitioned to a new life away from the racetrack. It’s all about their temperament and what’s been done to prepare them for rehoming. It’s important that they spend at least one to two months away from the track – ideally in a backyard with some supervised access inside the house to acclimatise them to unfamiliar sights, sounds, smells and floor surfaces. They need to be able to walk on a lead and must be well-socialised with people and other breeds of dogs. Danny’s owners did a good job getting him ready for GAP.” Trained by one of Victoria’s best-known trainers Jeff Britton, Dublin Bull saved his best ‘til last when he took first place and $40,000 in his last outing in the Group 2 Summer Distance Plate in Sydney back in January.

“Danny was a ripper. Jeff encouraged us to try the GAP program are we are glad we did. There is a bit of attention needed to help the dogs adjust to their new lives. It took Danny about a month of

Dublin Bull, who defeated Burn One Down in the Group 2 Summer Distance Plate in January, was one of 32 greyhounds re-homed at the Adoption Day on 21 October. Picture by Clint Anderson.

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Unfortunately, Danny subsequently sustained an injury during trackwork, according to his previous owner Steve Hynes, and the decision was made to retire the dog and prepare him for rehoming.

GRV SEEKS INDUSTRY EXPERTISE

The Breeding Reference group will be Chaired by Gavin Goble, General Manager Animal Welfare, while the Racing Reference Group will be Chaired by Scott Robins, Acting General Manager - Racing.

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Greyhound Racing Victoria is working with the recently formed Victorian Greyhound Racing Clubs Association to establish a Breeding Reference Group and a Racing Reference Group.

The two reference groups will include representatives from Victoria’s 13 race clubs. GRV looks forward to finalising and announcing group members in the coming weeks.

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Industry workshops conducted in 2016/17 highlighted the need for GRV’s Management team to obtain specific feedback on racing and breeding issues, as well as a need to enhance means of communications and information sharing with participants on key topical issues.

The establishment of these reference groups is intended to complement the Industry Consultative Group (ICG), a sub-Committee of the GRV Board which has a formal role in providing advice to the GRV Board in relation to issues of significance affecting the sport of greyhound racing.

The Reference Groups are being established as practical working groups that will work with and provide advice to Management.

NEW PRIZE MONEY AND BREEDING SUSTAINABILITY PACKAGE APPROVED The Board of Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) has approved increases to minimum prize money and the introduction of a breeding sustainability support package to commence from 15 November, 2017.

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The total package equates to annual increase of up to $3.95M comprising $2.55M in additional prizemoney and up to $1.40M available to be won in the new VICGREYS program to be shared between owners, trainers and breeders.

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The package, which has been modified as a result of feedback received from industry stakeholders, focusses directly on increasing prize money to be shared between owners and trainers at the lower levels of racing whilst maintaining Metro

Level 1 (Meadows Saturday night and Sandown Thursday night meetings) prize money at current levels.

Minimum prize money will increase by $1.18m (+6.1%) across the bottom two tiers of races at Level 2 (Provincial Full Stakes) meetings, whilst Level 3 prize money (Tier 3, Healesville, All Maiden, Rankings) will increase across the board by $1.37m (+21.6%) The original proposal was to increase trainers’ Starters’ Fees to $80 per runner, however this has been removed from the package. Travel and Starters’ Fees remain at their current levels of $70 per trainer and an additional $10 per starter at all meetings.

The VICGREYS package will be implemented in December 2017, with an exact date to be confirmed.

VICGREYS Package The approved package also focusses on supporting and rewarding sustainable breeding in Victoria, by allocating up to $1.4M in annual VICGREYS payments available to be won on around 1,900 selected Victorian races for owners and breeders of Vic Bred greyhounds in a new Breeding Package. All Vic Bred greyhounds of all ages will be eligible for the VICGREYS program immediately with no nomination fees payable to be eligible and no restrictions applicable on the location of the owner or breeder of the greyhound.

EVENT TYPE

ANNUAL RACES TO BE PROGRAMMED

MAX RACE BONUSES AVAILABLE

TOTAL ANNUAL AVAILABLE BONUSES

EXPLANATORY NOTES

Selected Metro Races

24

$2,400

$57,600

If winner is VicBred $2,400. If not the highest placed 2nd or 3rd VicBred greyhound receives $1,200 .

Selected Provincial Races

624

$1,000

$624,000

If the winner is VicBred $1,000. If not the highest placed 2nd or 3rd VicBred greyhound receives $500.

Super Metro (1st, 2nd, 3rd)

2

$17,000

$34,000

Races exclusively for VicBred greyhounds. Money shared between 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed.

Super Provincial (1st, 2nd, 3rd)

11

$5,000

$55,000

Races exclusively for VicBred greyhounds. Money shared between 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed.

ALL Metro Race (winners)

1,248

$500

$624,000

If the winner of a Metro Race is VicBred $500. If not the highest placed 2nd or 3rd VicBred receives $250.

TOTAL

1,909

$1,394,600

50 per cent of the bonus applicable to the winning greyhound will be paid to the breeder, and the other 50 per cent will be paid to the owner. The trainer does not receive a share of the bonus money.

Prize money Package - The prize money increases are to be implemented for races held from 15 November 2017 onwards.

Level 2 – Minimum Prize Money Structure 1.

Increase Maidens to current Grade 5,6 & 7 level; 2.

Increase Grade 5,6 & 7 to current Grade 4 & Mixed 4/5 Level; and 3.

Remaining races remain the same as current minimums.

Level 2 (Prov. Full Stake) Min Prize Money

CURRENT

1st

2nd

3rd

TOTAL

Maidens

1,415

1,325

375

190

1,890

Grade 5,6,7 & Restricted Win

1,890

1,405

400

200

2,005

Grade 4, Mixed 4/5

2,005

1,405

400

200

2,005

Rest Win Final, FFA, Spec Event, Gr5 Final, Mix 3/4

2,360

1,650

475

235

2,360

Starters Avg. travel & starters per race $420

Level 3 – Minimum Prize Money Structure Entire prizemoney schedule is consolidated into a single amount for all grades, equivalent to the current top tier (i.e. $1,180 per race). This means Maiden races will be at 63% of Level 2 Maidens.

Level 3 (Tier 3/Half Stk) Min Prize Money

CURRENT

Maidens

710

Grade 5,6,7 & Restricted Win

945

Grade 4, Mixed 4/5

1,000

Rest Win Final, FFA, Spec Event, Gr5 Final, Mix ¾

1,180

1st

825

2nd

235

3rd

120

TOTAL

Starters

1,180

Avg. travel & starters per race $468

The prize money increases are to be implemented from 15 November 2017.

Fees waived and flexible registration requirements implemented as GRV supports

SUSTAINABLE BREEDING Greyhound Racing Victoria has listened to feedback from Victorian greyhound participants who have identified breeding fees and delays in the return of DNA analysis prior to a greyhound being registered for breeding as important factors that may contribute to, or delay, a participant’s decision to breed.

Full details on these initiatives will be published at grv.org.au/breeding in early November.

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For information on pink card registration see Page 25 of this magazine.

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GRV has recognised participant led solutions to encourage sustainable breeding and, for the period 15 November 2017 to 30 June 2018, the GRV Board has determined to: • Waive registration fees related to registration of breeding females ($150), registration of results of mating ($50) and application to register service ($40) • Reimburse fees paid to Greyhounds Australasia during that period for greyhound DNA analysis fee ($180) for named female greyhounds • Introduce an alternative process for pink card registration where a DNA analysis of that greyhound has been taken, but not yet received. To be eligible for this alternative process that participant must sign and return a GRV approved waiver. A copy of this waiver can be obtained by phoning GRV’s Advisory Services & Registration Team on 8329 1100.

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QUEENSLANDER’S GOLD CLASS RETURN

By Andrew Copley Queensland superstar Thirty Talks ($4.80) won the 2017 Group 2 Pet Panels Geelong Gold Cup (460m) on 27 October with a brilliant come-from-behind performance against all odds.

As he did in his heat, Thirty Talks stormed over the top of his rivals in the home straight to snare the win, and his campaign was particularly satisfying considering he had endured a dropped back muscle in January, keeping him sidelined for six months.

“It’s a very sweet victory to win a big race like this against some of Victoria’s best greyhounds on their home soil,” Brett said after the race, in which Bewildering ($2.90Fav) ran second and Aston Miley ($4.40) third in the time of 25.377sec.

Thirty Talks (June 2014 Where’s Pedro – Unfinished) was bred by George Kairouz and is owned by Leonard Antonio.

He took his record to 29 wins from 47 starts and $366,127 in prize money.

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A Sports Club Challenge was run as part of the night, with the Drysdale Football Club the biggest winners, collecting $1,000 cash for having the most representatives on course, while the Corio Cricket Club collected $500.

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DO YOU KNOW ABOUT RULE CHANGES WHICH CAME INTO EFFECT 1 OCTOBER 2017?

These new and amended rules cover: • Health of a racing greyhound • Minimum age of nomination • Notification of retirement • Transfer of a greyhound • Re-homing and Notice of Intention • Minimum Age of breeding • Exports For further information please visit

greyhoundcare.grv.org.au

Tony Brett embraces Thirty Talks after his thrilling Geelong Gold Cup win as Geelong GRC Chairman Mark Pearson looks on.

Picture by Clint Anderson.

ICG members (from left) Marg Long, Tracey Corneille, Sheldon Hamilton, Dr. Barbara Backhoy, Peter Craig, Judith Bornstein (Chair), Nicole Lund, Sandra Reed, Deborah Churchill and Brian Jones with GRV CEO, Alan Clayton. Picture by Clint Anderson

COMPULSORY TRIALS FOR UNRACED GREYHOUNDS AMONG DISCUSSION ITEMS

By Andrew Copley At its most recent meeting on 21 October, the ICG was presented with detailed research on the attitudes of participants, and the general public, towards greyhound racing, as well as an update on the state-wide planning scheme.

The potential introduction of compulsory trials for unraced greyhounds in the hope of reducing racetrack injuries was discussed at length, while ICG members were also asked to outline the advantages and disadvantages of introducing short course races at Victorian metropolitan tracks, Sandown and The Meadows.

The ICG’s opinion was sought on two alternate options regarding a prize money and breeding sustainability package for Victoria, which is coming into effect on 15 November.

Items for discussion at future ICG meetings include the role of muscle manipulators (greyhound chiropractors) and the scope for greyhound syndications.

WHAT IS THE ICG? In 2016, the Board of Greyhound Racing Victoria appointed an Industry Consultative Group (ICG), with members having appropriate experience and diversity across a number of areas. The ICG meets every six weeks to discuss major issues facing the industry, out of which suggestions are forwarded to GRV’s Board for consideration.

The ICG panel comprises of Judith Bornstein (Chair), Dr Barbara Backhoy, Deborah Churchill, Steven Clarke, Tracey Corneille, Peter Craig, Sheldon Hamilton, Brian Jones, Marg Long, Nicole Lund, Daniel Nugent, Sandra Reed and Tom Welsh.

Read more about the ICG at grv.org.au/icg NOVEMBER 2017

RACE CLUBS TO HOST PLANNING SUPPORT SESSIONS The new planning measures that took effect in August streamline planning approval processes for new or existing greyhound facilities providing a much-needed set of consistent and measurable requirements.

Independent planning experts will facilitate the sessions to provide information to participants and answer questions or concerns they may have around permits in their areas.

It is important to note that a facility with an existing permit may continue to operate in accordance with their permit without having to obtain a new permit or comply with new requirements.

The sessions will be held at Geelong, Cranbourne, Bendigo and Traralgon (pictured), with dates to soon be announced at grv.org.au.

More information about the planning requirements and exemptions can be found by searching for 'greyhound' at: planning.vic.gov.au

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Four greyhound racing clubs around Victoria will be conducting sessions next month to help participants with the Victorian Government’s planning amendments for greyhound facilities, which reduce the requirements for planning permits.

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George Hector Schofield OAM

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16/04/1918 - 02/10/2017

Words from the late George Schofield’s Order of Service funeral booklet:

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“DOGS COME INTO OUR LIVES TO TEACH US ABOUT LOVE, THEY DEPART TO TEACH US ABOUT LOSS. A NEW DOG NEVER REPLACED AN OLD DOG; IT MERELY EXPANDS THE HEART. IF YOU HAVE LOVED MANY DOGS 12YOUR HEART IS VERY BIG”.

GREYHOUND RACING FAREWELLS A LEGEND IN ‘OLD MAGIC HANDS’ NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS: • GOTBA Executive (32 years) • Greyhound Racing Control Board (now known as GRV) Member (16 years) • Melbourne Greyhound Racing Association Director (8 years) • Ballarat GRC Committee (10 years) • Ken Carr Medallist (2006) • OAM in 2009 for services to Greyhound Racing (2009) • GRV Hall of Fame inductee (2009) • Australian Greyhound Racing Association (AGRA) Hall of Fame inductee (2015)

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eorge Schofield was one of nature’s gentlemen, and despite being raised in tough times, family members insist he led ‘a fortunate life’.

Fortunate, too, were the many people who came to know and love George, and when he passed away on October 2, 2017 aged 99, he left Victorian greyhound racing with a legacy that may well be unrivalled.

In recent times he was best known for his work as an animal chiropractor, and while he specialised in greyhounds, people would bring their lame dogs of any breed from as far as South Australia and New South Wales to George’s humble old tin work shed at his home in the outer northern Melbourne suburb of Yuroke.

One of George’s mottos was to never give up on healing a dog in need, but there was so much more to this great man’s story.

He started in the sport in his early teens by helping out a trainer at night after a full day’s work, and he’d do it 'for love - not money’, before later becoming a trainer in his own right.

George was also a prominent greyhound racing administrator, including spending a remarkable 32 years on the board of the Greyhound Owners, Trainers & Breeders Association, where he fought hard for the betterment of the sport during some testing times. This was one of his great passions, and George, while a

After some back-and-forth negotiations with Shan’s View’s owner, Schofield eventually bought the greyhound for an unheard of sum of 2,000 pounds in the days you could buy a house in Richmond for 800 pounds. A short time, and just a handful of race starts later, Shan’s View broke down while competing in the 1960 Waterloo Cup series, never to race again. Fortunately, the dog had shown enough in his brief racing career to warrant going to stud, where he initially received limited support from breeders before becoming a stud sensation, winning six Victorian sire premierships.

George and Shan’s View are both inductees in GRV’s Hall of Fame, while George is also a Ken Carr Medallist and the recipient of an Order of Australia Medal as well as an inductee into the Australian Greyhound Racing Association (AGRA) Hall of Fame.

Greyhound racing aside, George was a jack-of-all-trades during his lifetime, spending time working as a chef, a selftaught barber and a baker. Legend says his needling of dough in making bread gave him the strength in his fingers that helped him to later become an animal chiropractic doyen. He was also in the army and served in Papua New Guinea in the 1940s worked with the Victorian Police Dog Squad, the Australian Customs Drug Detector Dog unit, the Office of Corrections Dog Squad and with Dogs from the Security & Emergency Services Group.

He was a staunch family man, growing up particularly closely with brother Ralph, and was a much-loved father (of four), grandfather and great grandfather. Three of George’s children – Maureen (wife of former GRV CEO, John Stephens), Peter and Greg – are registered greyhound trainers. George believed there was no need to swear and he was renowned for treating women with the utmost respect. His grandchildren loved a flutter on the dogs with their ‘Pop’, because he’d cover the losses and go halves in the winnings.

George’s final act of generosity came at his funeral – at The Meadows on 10 October - where hundreds of his home-grown lemons were provided for people to take home. And, as his son Peter pointed out - the good news for all the dogs in heaven with a sore back, neck or shoulders is they now have the great George Schofield to fix them up.

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Not long after leaving school at the tender age of 12 to milk cows for a living to help support his family (he was the third eldest of six siblings), George was introduced to greyhound racing, an industry he eventually dedicated 85 years of his life to.

He was also a prominent stud master, with his acquisition of the greyhound Shan’s View forming a legendary tale. At the time Schofield was 41, and living in Coburg with his young family, working around the clock as a bookmaker, trainer and stud master just to make ends meet. He put everything on the line to purchase a young NSW race dog named Shan’s View, a decision that initially aggrieved his wife, Marie.

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For half a century he worked six days a week from 10am-4:30pm, having Tuesdays off, right up until the ripe old age of 97, before spending his final two years in an aged care facility. George refused to charge owners for treating adopted greyhounds, and he took great satisfaction when helping paralysed dogs to walk again, of which there were many.

friend to all Victorian greyhound clubs, also served on the boards of the MGRA, Sandown GRC and the Ballarat GRC (he is a life member of all three clubs).

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News

By Sandra Reed, GOTBA President

Your GOTBA is now being called upon to help the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) in revamping the draft Code of Practice for the Keeping of Racing Greyhounds, so that it is workable and affordable. We have been assured by DEDJTR and the politicians that they do not want greyhound racing to close because of a Code that is unable to be complied with. Consequently, we have had three meetings with them in Melbourne and also two full days hosting them around greyhound properties to point out what works in the best interests of our greyhounds’ welfare and how the proposed Code could be adjusted.

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We have been advised we will be invited to a further meeting before the code is released and hope by then the revised code will have addressed our many concerns about what was originally proposed. We are hoping the new code will be released by the end of the year or January at the latest, so that participants can move forward with confidence knowing what is expected in planning for their future.

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On a positive note there has been overwhelming support for option 1 of the new proposed prize money increases and breeders incentive scheme. GOTBA has worked hard to ensure owners, trainers and breeders all benefit from this package and that there is a better distribution over first, second and third place money. We have recommended that future increases go to second and third placings until the percentage distribution is 65 per cent for first, 20 per cent second and 15 per cent third, and after that a payment for fourth could be considered.

The new breeder bonuses will greatly assist in the current expenses to help breeders carry pups that they have been

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unable to sell. But rest assured there are other measures in place to create syndicates that will open up more opportunities for selling your pups. If you know of people who would like to have a share in a greyhound, then take the time to form your own syndicate and manage it yourself to give your dogs the best opportunity. We all need to be working to get new owners into the sport so while waiting for others to do their job it would be great if we could all promote the value of owning a greyhound. With more money on offer and our market share continuing to increase, and the reduced number of dogs, it has never been easier to win a race.

There is now work to be done on the new Victorian Planning Scheme for the keeping of racing greyhounds. GOTBA have been working with GRV to get clarification on what this scheme means to councils. How will they interpret it? It is vague in some parts and open to interpretation. Fortunately, we can lobby to have it altered and are hoping this scheme will eventually make it easier to get council permits for the keeping of greyhounds. We will certainly try to achieve this through our consultations.

There are many exciting moves within the industry to bring people together for a sustainable future. However for this to happen successfully you must take an active part in the social aspect of the sport. Talk to the GOTBA committee and bring your concerns and ideas to us so that we can inform you of the best plan of action - it might be we need to act on your behalf.

We cannot assist you if you don’t ask.

Come along to our AGM at the Sandown Greyhound Racing Club on Sunday, 26 November at 6pm to hear what we have done this year - you might be surprised at what we do to ensure our sport continues to successfully move forward. We would also like to hear your ideas on how you would like us to represent you into the future. Light refreshments will be provided. So please make the effort to support us by attending.

The Greyhound Owners, Trainers and Breeders Association (GOTBA) of Victoria is a notfor-profit incorporated association, run by a committee of volunteers who work towards the constant improvement of the sport on behalf of member and their greyhounds.

Current members are Sandra Reed (President and Treasurer), Robert Britton and Lynton Hogan (co-Vice Presidents), Gayle Osbourne (Secretary), John Reid, John Cheeseman, Karen Leek, Geoff Miles and Brian Selleck.

If you are interested in nominating for the GOTBA Committee, please contact us to request a nomination form.

Nomination forms must be lodged no later than Sunday, 5 November 2017 1 point

TRIAL YOUR KNOWLEDGE

GREYHOUND QUIZ Go to page 34 for the answers!

Q. Name the 2016 TAB Melbourne Cup winner.

Q. GRV’s Ready 2 Race Greyhound Sales are held each November at which track?

Q. True or false? Three greyhounds – Mr. Boswell, Sargent Major and Fallen Zorro – have won the Hume Cup and Bold Trease Carnival Cup?

2 points

Q. The late George Schofield served for 32 years on the board of which greyhound racing organisation?

Q. True or false? Neither Brett Lee or Fernando Bale won a Melbourne Cup? Q. Kiss Me Ketut, a greyhound purchased at the 2012 Ready 2 Race Greyhound Sales who earned more than $250,000 in prize money, won which Group 1 event?

3 points Q. Name the only one female greyhound (pictured) to win the Melbourne Cup in the past 10 years. Clue: She was bred in Queensland.

MIATA PUPS CLAIM A TRIFECTA AND THE BEST IS YET TO COME

By Andrew Copley It was a big day for Miata at The Meadows on Wednesday 4 October when the champion former Western Australian pin-up girl produced the first three placegetters in Race 3 - with Loch Tight, Loch Freddie and Snap Loch combining for a $127.70 Trifecta payout.

“I was confident one of them would win the race but you never expect to train a Trifecta,” said Samantha Ferguson, who co-trains the litter along with Correy Grenfell. “They all try their hearts out and it’s great that they’re winning races, and the exciting thing is that they’re learning all the time.”

Miata was a drawcard front-running stayer who won an incredible 42 races from 51 starts all over Australia including four Group 1s and $715,508 in prize money.

Former West Australian sweetheart, Miata.

Picture by Clint Anderson.

“The litter is showing a bit of strength like their mum and I think we’re yet to see the best of them. Hopefully they eventually get a bit more ground,” Ferguson added.

Charge to the first turn: Miata trio Loch Tight (6), Loch Freddie (7) and Snap Loch (2) went on to fill the Trifecta, while a fourth pup from the litter, Mia Brae (red rug) ran sixth.

Picture by Paul Munt.

A total of six pups from the 22-month-old Kinloch Brae litter – Miata’s third which was bred by the Stuart Wheeler Syndicate – raced at the meeting, with the mating also producing the winner of Race 1 (Loch Mac) and the runner-up in Race 9 (Tahleia Brae).

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Swabs taken

RADB Conclusions Ronald Dunne - RADB Hearing 13 October 2017 - Failed to present the greyhound ‘Rosie’s Gift’ free of any prohibited substance (Pentobarbitone) for an event at the Warragul meeting held on 25 May 2017. The RADB determined the appropriate penalty to be 6 months suspension with 5 months of that period suspended. In addition, the greyhound is disqualified from the race.

Calven Russell - RADB Hearing 12 October 2017 - Failed to present the greyhound ‘Soeztoc’ free of any prohibited substance (Salbutamol) for an event at the Healesville meeting held on 2 June 2017. The RADB determined the appropriate penalty to be 4 months suspension fully suspended and a fine of $1000.00. In addition, the greyhound is disqualified from the race.

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2016

2017

RACING STATISTICS - SEPTEMBER 2017 Marring:

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Fail To Chase:

34

Satisfactory Trials Cleared:

40

Satisfactory Trials Not Cleared:

7

Swabs Taken September 2017:

1110

Positive Swab Results:

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Keith Kelly - RADB Hearing 10 October 2017 - Failed to present the greyhound ‘Podium Express’ free of any prohibited substance (morphine and codeine) for an event at the Geelong meeting held on 23 May 2017. The RADB determined the appropriate penalty to be 3 months suspension wholly suspend. In addition, the greyhound is disqualified from the race.

Kerrie Smyth - RADB Hearing 9 October 2017 - Failed to present the greyhound ‘Guns Ablazing’ free of any prohibited substance (Meloxicam) for an event at the Shepparton meeting held on 20 May 2017. The RADB determined the appropriate penalty to be a fine of $1,500 with $1,000 of that amount suspended. In addition, the greyhound is disqualified from the race.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT NEW REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS WHAT’S CHANGED FOR REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS? From 1 October 2017 all registered participants have to notify GRV if they are convicted of a criminal offence or if they have been the subject of disciplinary action in any state or territory racing code.

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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.

Professional Standards & Integrity report

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For further information please visit

greyhoundcare.grv.org.au

2016/17 Annual Report:

Record number of greyhounds adopted out in stellar year for Victorian Greyhound Racing

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reyhound Racing Victoria has set a new record for greyhounds rehomed in 2016-17 with 1314 dogs adopted out through the organisation’s Greyhound Adoption Program.

It is the first time the program has adopted more than 1000 dogs in a financial year, smashing the previous record of 812 set in 2015-16.

The 65 per cent increase in adoptions is one of many statistics revealed in GRV’s 2016-17 annual report - which was tabled at Parliament on 17 October - that show a significant cultural improvement in Victorian greyhound racing over the past two years.

In addition to the 1314 greyhounds to have been adopted out through GRV’s Greyhound Adoption Program, a further 1379 were rehomed through other channels such as third-party adoption agencies Gippsland Greys, Greyhound Safety Net and the RSPCA.

A significant cultural change in how racing greyhounds in Victoria are managed and cared for from rearing to racing to retirement and re-homing.

57% increase in re-homed greyhounds 54% reduction in euthanasia rates Overbreeding in Victoria addressed and sustainable breeding options being developed 3,964 kennel inspections - 191% increase Building GRV’s capabilities to achieve its goal of establishing a strong, proactive regulatory capability 56% increase in swabbing for banned and controlled substances Inspection, investigation and prosecution functions fully integrated All key race day staff now reporting directly to GRV

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Other key findings announced in the report tabled in Victorian Parliament were: • A 15 per cent reduction in track injuries thanks largely to new measures implemented to improve track safety.

• A 53 per cent reduction in euthanasia numbers (1473 down from 3140 in 2015-16).

• A 35 per cent reduction in breeding of pups and litters.

• A 56 per cent increase in swabbing with 16,137 swabs conducted during 2016-17 resulting in only four more positive and irregular swabs (98) than in 2015-16.

• National turnover on Victorian greyhound racing increasing by 11.8 per cent to a record $2.03 billion.

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New professional career paths and training for Stewards

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TAB’s Adam Rytenskild, Minister for Racing, Martin Pakula MP, Melbourne Greyhound Racing Association Chairman Eddie Caruana, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews, Member for Broadmeadows Frank McGuire, GRV CEO Alan Clayton and GRV Board member Peita Duncan with retired greyhounds from the Greyhound Adoption Program.

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Melbourne Greyhound Racing Association Chairman Eddie Caruana with Victorian Premier, the Honourable Daniel Andrews.

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Despacito leads True Talent and Hasten Slowly (8) into the first corner during the TAB Great Chase Grand Final.

GRV Board member, Peita Duncan (centre) with representatives from the Endeavour Foundation, which received $2,000 after being drawn a greyhound (Nike Viper) in the TAB Great Chase Grand Final. Pictures by Clint Anderson.

Inset: Member for Broadmeadows, Frank McGuire with

Minister for Racing, Martin Pakula.

A GREAT FINISH FOR

By Suzanne McKenzie

D

espacito led all the way to claim the $47,000 He said the sport was about enjoyment, jobs and prosperity winner’s cheque in the TAB Great Chase Grand and the community was “very much focused on animal welfare.”

Final on 25 October at The Meadows.

Mr Pakula said it was wonderful the way the TAB Great Chase combined with the disability community to raise funds: “Our community benefits greatly,” he said.

Despacito wasn’t the only winner on the day – Autism Plus from Melton took home a $10,000 cheque to bolster programs and activities for clients. The group was one of 45 disability and aged care organisations invited to The Meadows to enjoy an afternoon of racing, hospitality, and the chance to share in $24,000 cash prizes.

The Grand Final wraps up this unique combination of racing and community events which began in August. The series was spread across 13 Victorian racing clubs.

Autism Plus Disability Support Worker Carmel Grogan, said the prize made a huge difference to the organisation.

Mr Andrews personally thanked GRV CEO Alan Clayton and the Board for the work they have done with participants on a journey of reform over the past two years. He announced a $43,000 grant for shade sails at The Meadows, which will be matched by GRV. “Our government supports greyhound racing,” Mr Andrews said. “Our position will not change.”

TAB Chief Tabcorp Operating Officer, Wagering and Media Adam Rytenskild said: “Tabcorp has been a proud supporter of the TAB Great Chase for the last decade. It’s a fantastic initiative and we’re pleased to partner with Greyhound Racing Victoria to help contribute funds to community groups and to bring communities together to share in the joy of greyhound racing.”

Despacito, who was also bred by Seona Thompson, made it four wins from six starts when scoring by a length over Hasten Slowly and Nike Viper in 30.06sec.

The son of Black Magic Opal and El Brooklyn is owned by the Unique Syndicate, which comprises Thompson and Julie Stockdale of Gippsland.

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“It’s better than Christmas. It means we’ll be able to provide so many more programs, go out on more outings. It will be so beneficial for our guys,” Ms Grogan said. “Thank you so much, we’ve enjoyed the day, even if we hadn’t won anything it still would have been great. It’s so nice to feel so welcomed, to be embraced like we have.”

This year 1440 guests from 135 organisations attended the series to enjoy a great day at the races, entertainment, meals and giveaways and to share in cash prizes. Since 2003, GRV has donated more than $500,000 to participating organisations through the series, which is organised in partnership with Tabcorp.

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The Premier Daniel Andrews and Racing Minister Martin Pakula were in the winners’ circle to deliver the TAB Great Chase Cup to the Pearcedale based trainer Seona Thompson.

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GAP Testing Dates

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NOTE: The entry fee for greyhounds into the GAP has been waived permanently

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Re-homing of all greyhounds is a key goal for GRV. To assist owners with re-homing their greyhounds, GRV made some changes in October 2016 to the GAP pre-entry assessment testing booking process, which is working very well: • Spaces in the pre-entry assessment sessions are now booked through Member Services during office hours on 03 83291100 or by emailing gapbooking@grv.org.au • All sessions for November 2017 to January 2018 are listed on this page, with later dates released each month.

• To be eligible for a pre-entry assessment your greyhound must: • have a current C5 vaccination; and • not have been trained, trialled or raced for at least one month (preferably two months) prior to the testing day (“winddown period”). This will increase the likelihood of your greyhound passing the temperament test. A new ‘Racing to Retirement’ information booklet is available through Member Services or at: greyhoundcare.grv.org.au/retirement-from-racing.

• Only three greyhounds per connection can be booked in each pre-entry assessment session.

• Participants must provide a good quality, well fitted wire muzzle when entering a greyhound into GAP. Pre-entry Assessment Booking Number:

03 8329 1100

Pre-entry Assessment email:

gapbooking@grv.org.au Please Note: Status of sessions marked as FULL are as at the time of final proofing and may change prior to publication. Testing dates and times are subject to change.

LOCATION

TESTING DAY

TIME

Geelong

Thursday, 2 November 2017 (FULL)

9.00am to 12.00pm

GAP/Seymour

Monday, 6 November 2017

9.00am to 12.00pm

Warrnambool

Wednesday, 8 November 2017 (FULL)

10.00am to 1.00pm

Sandown

Monday, 13 November 2017 (FULL)

10.00am to 1.00pm

Meadows

Tuesday, 14 November 2017 (FULL)

9.30am to 12.30pm

Cranbourne

Tuesday, 14 November 2017 (FULL)

10.00am to 1.00pm

GAP/Seymour

Monday, 20 November 2017 (FULL)

9.00am to 12.00pm

Sale

Tuesday, 21 November 2017

9.00am to 12.00pm

Ballarat

Wednesday, 22 November 2017 (FULL)

9.00am to 12.00pm

Bendigo

Monday, 27 November 2017 (FULL)

10.30am to 1.30pm

Meadows

Tuesday, 28 November 2017

9.30am to 12.30pm

Geelong

Thursday, 30 November 2017

9.00am to 12.00pm

Sandown

Monday, 4 December 2017

10.00am to 1.00pm

GAP/Seymour

Tuesday, 5 December 2017

9.00am to 12.00pm

Geelong

Thursday, 7 December 2017

9.00am to 12.00pm

Shepparton

Monday, 11 December 2017

9.30am to 12.30pm

Meadows

Tuesday, 12 December 2017

9.30am to 12.30pm

Cranbourne

Thursday, 14 December 2017

10.00am to 1.00pm

Sandown

Monday, 18 December 2017

10.00am to 1.00pm

GAP/Seymour

Tuesday, 19 December 2017

9.00am to 12.00pm

Warrnambool

Wednesday, 20 December 2017

10.00am to 1.00pm

Geelong

Thursday, 21 December 2017

9.00am to 12.00pm

GAP/Seymour

Monday, 8 January 2018

9.00am to 12.00pm

GAP/Seymour

Tuesday, 9 January 2018

9.00am to 12.00pm

Sandown

Monday, 15 January 2018

10.00am to 1.00pm

Meadows

Tuesday, 16 January 2018

9.30am to 12.30pm

Geelong

Thursday, 18 January 2018

9.00am to 12.00pm

GAP/Seymour

Monday, 22 January 2018

9.00am to 12.00pm

Sale

Tuesday, 23 January 2018

9.30am to 12.30pm

Ballarat

Wednesday, 24 January 2018

9.00am to 12.00pm

Shepparton

Monday, 29 January 2018

9.30am to 12.30pm

GAP/Seymour

Tuesday, 30 January 2018

9.00am to 12.00pm

FORMER TRAINER’S GENEROUS BEQUEST

By Suzanne McKenzie Barbara Perry was a successful owner-trainer who loved dogs, which is not unique in the world of greyhound racing. However, her level of devotion was recently revealed when her son Paul Perry notified the Greyhound Adoption Program that Barbara, who passed away last year, left a generous $45,430 bequest to GAP. The gift has been gratefully received by the GAP team who are considering the best way to use it to benefit greyhounds while commemorating Barbara’s generosity and devotion to the dogs.

GAP manager, Larissa Darragh, said options include constructing an enrichment yard at GAP’s centre in Seymour to help prepare dogs for re-homing, building a test yard at a metropolitan racing club to make GAP more accessible to participants or a large trailer to transport the dogs to adoption days and GAP’s centre at Baxter.

“From what Paul has told us about Barbara, I know that she would want us to do something that directly benefits greyhound welfare and their chance to have a good life when they finish racing. We feel honoured to have received this gift, and we would like to thank Barbara’s family for their support and kind wishes.”

Paul says he has good memories of growing up with Barbara’s greyhounds. “Besides training and racing greyhounds she had many as family pets once their racing careers had come to an end. Greyhounds gave my mother, her partner and myself many great memories and we were fortunate enough to see what beautiful-natured animals they are,” he said.

By Gavin Goble General Manager Animal Welfare

The LR 42.6 amendments gave GRV an opportunity to trial a new form of education seminar during race meetings. The seminars started with a short 10-minute video presentation held between the end of kennelling and the commencement of the first race. The video was then left available to view, or playing on loop, for participants to drop in and catch up on anything they had missed. GRV staff were also available for four hours from the end of kennelling to answer questions and offer support, with factsheets and other supporting documents provided.

Barbara’s success as a trainer was no fluke either. She experimented with different training formulas before she discovered the right one to bring out the best in Tammy Shanta. Barbara and her husband Bill bought land in Longwarry in Gippsland to establish themselves as greyhound trainers, where they worked for 14 years before retiring. Bill sadly passed away in 2010.

Barbara was diagnosed with brain cancer last year and spent the remaining three months of her life moving between hospital and a nursing home, but greyhounds were never far from her mind. In fact, one of her last outings was to the greyhound races in Warragul. Memories have faded since the 1970s but there are still people in the Warragul racing community who remember Barbara; now she will be remembered for her generous gift to GAP. Feedback from participants on the presentation style and format, and the supporting documents was positive. As such, GRV will now commence a series of these types of seminars at race meetings throughout the year. An upcoming seminar series will be held from mid-November to mid-December 2017 on ‘Hot weather, transport and emergency preparedness’. Dates and locations for the seminars will be published on FastTrack and at grv.org.au by the end of the first week of November. We would appreciate your input into the content of our seminar series for 2018. If you have any suggestions for topics please email Hugh Robinson at welfare@grv.org.au.

GRV has also developed a new initiative to fully review all incidents that result in the death of a greyhound at a race meeting. The data collected as part of the review process will be collated and reported on to help improve track safety and animal welfare, and reduce the number of deaths of greyhounds at race meetings. Owners, trainers and handlers of deceased greyhounds, or witnesses to the incident, may be contacted by animal welfare staff to seek information on the incident or any other relevant information to support the review. GRV would like to thank those people who have been assisted us so far.

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From 1 October 2017 new re-homing rules were implemented through changes to Local Rule (LR) 42.6. GRV attended one race meeting at every track during October to familiarise participants with the new rule and provide them with supporting documents and checklists, and to answer any questions. Club managers offered significant support in our endeavours, for which GRV is very grateful.

One newspaper report of the day referred to the greyhound as the “current pin-up girl with punters” as she was lining up to win her fifth consecutive race at Sandown Park. The article mentions the stayer’s devastating and brilliant form, but notes that punters were inclined to regard her earlier starts at Sandown as a fluke, but she proved them wrong when she came home from a seemingly hopeless position to take first place.

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WELFARE REPORT

Barbara raced and trained greyhounds in Melbourne and regional Victoria throughout the 70s and 80s. She found success with one dog in particular, her champion stayer Tammy Shanta who broke track records in the early 70s, won the 1975 Sandown Cup and was a Greyhound of the Year finalist in 1974.

In all she clocked up 23 wins from 55 starts, 10 seconds and five thirds. She won nine at Olympic Park (732m) and nine at Sandown (718m).

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Dundee Osprey winning the 2016 Sky Racing Topgun.

Inset: Geoff Scott-Smith with the Topgun trophy.

“IT MAKES YOU REALLY PROUD WHEN PEOPLE SAY HOW MUCH THEY ENJOY SEEING HIM RACE.

TRIPLE GROUP 1 WINNER RETIRED TO STUD

by Mick Floyd

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Dundee Osprey, one of the most consistent – and brilliant – chasers this decade, has been retired.

The 35kg son of Fabregas and Dundee Rose departs the track with $538,600 in prize money next to his name after winning a number of feature events, including the Group One Topgun, Harrison-Dawson and Sale Cup. “It’s been a really good ride with him for sure,” said his trainer Geoff Scott-Smith. “He’s my best mate. We kind of feed off each other. I’d take him to the track and it was like he was trying to win for me.”

“I don’t really have a need for the money, I’m retired now and own my place. Don’t get me wrong, it’s nice but it’s not what I do it for. It (training greyhounds) gives you a purpose, a reason to get out of bed each morning. Getting a dog into tip top condition to be the best they can be is very satisfying.”

Dundee Osprey’s racing career began in unconventional fashion. His first race was in a coursing event at Lang Lang as an 18-month-old pup where he reached the semi-final of the Derby. Two months later he won on his race track debut in a

heat of the Vic Bred Maiden at Warrnambool, but despite the early success, he had given no indication of the success that lay ahead.

“The whole litter chased straight away. Early on you knew he was a good chaser but at that stage you never thought he’d be a world beater,” Scott-Smith said.

After a couple of impressive wins at Cranbourne, Dundee Osprey made headlines at his 14th start when he blitzed his rivals to win in a stunning 29.109 at Sandown Park, a time that even amazed the man who knew him best.

Dundee Osprey contested an amazing 18 group finals throughout his decorated career and would finish with a 2110-10 record from 61 starts, including multiple wins over each distance.

“It makes you really proud when people say how much they enjoy seeing him race. He was such a competitor, just loved being at the track and racing, I can’t remember a single race where he didn’t try his hardest. I’ll never have another one like him,” Geoff said.

Dundee Osprey is standing with Scott-Smith for $1,500 a serve.

GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA

TRACK TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE FOR REPAIRS

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By Luke Holmesby Geelong Greyhound Racing Club will temporarily close its track as repair work commences on the track’s lure system.

GRV’s Acting General Manager Racing, Scott Robins, said the decision to temporarily close the track was made with animal welfare front of mind.

After experiencing ongoing mechanical faults with the lure system and the catching pen gates, a decision was made to close the track immediately and transfer all remaining meetings in November 2017 to other Victorian tracks.

“Participant safety and greyhound safety is paramount and while we understand temporarily closing a track does cause inconvenience for some people, we will not potentially compromise the welfare of the greyhounds or people who make up our sport,” Mr Robins said.

The twilight meeting that was scheduled for Tuesday, 31 October was unable to be transferred due to short notice and was subsequently cancelled. The meeting scheduled for 3 November will now be held at the Ballarat Greyhound Racing Club.

GRV will now consider options for the Geelong track to become operable again as soon as possible and an announcement will be made in the coming weeks around this in consultation with the club.

Tiger Dusty wins at The Meadows just four days after Richmond won the 2017 AFL Grand Final. Below: Tiger Dusty with trainer Fred Malloy (sporting a Richmond cap), and Dane Swan’s headline-making tweet.

DANE SWAN'S TIGER DUSTY TWEET

By Andrew Copley Greyhound racing had its own slice of Dustin Martin fever when Tiger Dusty won at The Meadows on 4 October, just four days after the AFL superstar added the Norm Smith Medal to his CV as part of Richmond’s historic grand final win.

The greyhound’s victory prompted a tweet by Martin’s good mate, fellow Brownlow medallist Dane Swan, and also received national news coverage.

“I can’t believe the coverage his win received. It made the news in Adelaide and in NSW. Dusty’s horse (Main Stage) won a few days later as well,” said trainer Fred Malloy of Heidelberg Heights. “I’ve been a Richmond member for 35 years, and my mum (Norma), who is 89, has been a member for 68 years.”

NOVEMBER 2017

Norma joined Malloy at The Meadows for Tiger Dusty’s win, his third from 26 starts. Fred trains one other greyhound, Tiger Girl, both of which were giveaways whom he walks through his local streets for four kilometres at 4:30am each day.

Incidentally, Malloy was a handy footballer himself, playing in the 1970 Australian Army team which contained numerous VFL footballers including Rex Hunt, Barry Round and Kevin Sheedy.

On the back of a GRV investigation, Greyhounds Australasia has suspended the issuance of greyhound passports to the USA pending a six-month review beginning October 2017. The suspension follows the discovery of a former Victorian-trained, Queensland-owned greyhound which was exported to the USA and later on-sold to China.

As part of Victoria’s reform agenda, GRV has recently introduced strengthened Rules regarding exporting and is continuing to strengthen its integrity capability, including investigating any Victorian owners/trainers that may be involved in the unauthorised exporting of greyhounds from Victoria.

However, GRV’s efforts to eliminate the inappropriate export of greyhounds are made harder by the fact that such exports are not illegal under Federal law. GRV has written to the Federal Minister asking for an amendment to the Commonwealth Export Control Act 1982.

To read Greyhounds Australasia’s Media Release go to grv.org.au/GApassports

GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA

EXPORT OF GREYHOUNDS TO USA SUSPENDED

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LATEST LITTERS SIRE ALLEN DEED

BANJO BOY

BARCIA BALE BELLA INFRARED

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Sep 03, 2017

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Sep 17, 2017

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Aug 25, 2017

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DON'T WAIT APPLY FOR DNA TODAY! GRV would like to remind participants of the requirements to register females for breeding.

While GRV has implemented a short-term initiative which may assist participants who are under time pressure to get DNA results back, this involves additional steps (including a participant signing a GRV waiver) and can be avoided if DNA is done early.

GRV recommends applying for your DNA kit as early as possible to allow sufficient time for DNA results to be returned to Greyhounds Australasia and recorded before the greyhound is in season.

For more information please contact Greyhounds Australasia at admin@galtd.org.au or 9548 3500.

To find out more about registering for a Pink Card, including fees, exemptions, stud masters and FSI technician responsibilities, go to: grv.org.au/pinkcard

GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA

The turnaround of the DNA result can be somewhere between two and six weeks, dependent on the Lab.

NOVEMBER 2017

For a female to be eligible to breed, participants must ensure their greyhound has DNA results registered with Greyhounds Australasia. Steps how to do this are as follows: 1. Contact GA and apply for a DNA kit 2. Take the kit and the greyhound to your vet 3. Vet will complete the sample and post to the lab 4. After processing, the lab will inform GA and DNA number will be attached to the greyhound’s record via FastTrack 5. If all other requirements have been met (see right for PINK CARD registration) the greyhound will be ready to complete the registration.

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RACING CALENDAR

november

RACING CALENDAR

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Calendar is subject to change Visit fasttrack.grv.org.au for the latest GRV Racing Calendar

GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA

Nominations - (03) 8329 1111 Mon to Fri: 7.30am - 12noon On-line Nominations - 24 hours a day - 7 days a week

Scratchings - (03) 8329 1100 Weekdays: 7.30am - 4.30pm Saturday & Sunday: 7:30am - 9:00am & 3:00pm - 4:30pm

DATE

TIME SLOT

TRACK

Day

MEP

Twilight

HOR

Wed, 1 Nov Night

BAL

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

525

1325

Maiden Heats 525

525

990

Grade 5 Final 410 (Final HOR 1/11)

410

1650

Grade 5 No Penalty 410 (250+ Ranking)

410

1325

Grade 5 Final 390

390

1650

Maiden Final 390

390

1325

390

1325

Mixed 6/7 Final 520

520

1650

Day

WGL

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

Twilight

SHP

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Full Stakes) GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Final 515 (Vic Bred Only)

515

12000

Grade 5 Final 515

515

6260

GDR Restricted Win 650 (0-4 Wins)

650

2925

Special Event 450

450

1650

Maiden Heats 450

450

990

SAN

WBL

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(250+ Ranking)

Day

HVL

S/E Veteran 300 (250+ Ranking)

300

660

Twilight

BEN

Restricted Win Final 500 (1-4 Wins)

500

1650

BAL

Provincial Full Stakes GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 525 (Vic Bred Only)

525

3050

Maiden Heats 525

525

990

Mixed 6/7 Heat 390 (Final WBL 9/11)

390

1325

Grade 5 450 (Bitches Only)

450

1325

Northern Districts Cup - S/E Final 450 (Less Than $25000)(No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only)(At Least 2 Starts At Shepparton)

450

25000

Dash For Cash - Special Event 390

390

6260

Presidents Trophy - Restricted Win Final 650 (0-4 Wins)

650

3500

GDR Special Event 650

650

3295

Maiden Final 390

390

1325

Grade 5 410 (Bitches Only)

410

1325

Restricted Win Heats 485 (1-4 Wins)(Final HOR 14/11)

485

1325

HVL

Mixed 6/7 Final 300

300

825

SLE

GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heats 440 (Vic Bred Only)

440

990

Day

BAL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Twilight

TRA

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Night

Twilight

TRA WBL

Sat, 4 Nov Night

Day Twilight

SHP

HOR

Mon, 6 Nov Night

MEA

SAP Twilight Tue, 7 Nov

SLE Night

Wed, 8 Nov

WINNER

S/E Veteran 390

Night

Sun, 5 Nov

DISTANCE

CRN

Thu, 2 Nov

Fri, 3 Nov

TITLE OF EVENT

CRN

Day

MEP

Twilight

BEN

Hume Cup - S/E Group 1 600

600

75000

RSN Silver Bullet - S/E Group 3 525

525

25000

Restricted Win Final 525 (1-4 Wins)(Final MEA 6/11)

525

6260

Grade 5 Heats 525 (No City Wins)(Final MEA 11/11)

525

5000

GDR Novice Grade 7 595

595

2925

Restricted Win Heats 515 (1-4 Wins)(Final SAP 12/11)

515

1325

Grade 5 Heats 440 (Final Sale 12/11)

440

1325

Restricted Win 440 (1-3 Wins)(250+ Ranking)

440

1325

GDR Restricted Win 699 (0-4 Wins)

699

2925

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heats 520 (Vic Bred Only)

520

1325

Grade 5 No Penalty 525 (250+ Ranking)

525

1325

Mixed 6/7 Heats 525

525

1325

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Night

TRACK BAL

450

1325

Shepparton To The Meadows - Grade 5 Heats 450 (No City Wins)

450

1325

S/E Veteran 450 (250+ Ranking)

450

1325

Ready 2 Race Championship Race - Special Event 515 (Top 8 Greyhounds With Highest Prizemoney Since 2016 Auction)

515

12000

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Twilight

SHP SAN

Melbourne Cup Prelude Series 4 Special Event 515

515

6260

Mixed 6/7 Final 390 (Final WBL 9/11)

390

1650

Maiden Final 450

450

1325

Sam Barbie Grant Memorial - Restricted Win Heats 450 (1-3 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)

450

1325

425

990

Day

HVL

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(250+ Ranking)

Twilight

BEN

Maiden Heat 425

BAL

Provincial Full Stakes

TRA

Maiden Final 525

525

1325

S/E Veteran 460

460

1325

Maiden Heats 400 (Final WGL 21/11)

400

990

Grade 5 Final 525 (No City Wins)(Final MEA 11/11)

525

12000

Maiden Final 525

525

5000

Top Cat Video Puppy Championship - S/E Heats 350 (Whelped on/after 1 Nov 2015)

350

825

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heats 300 (Vic Bred Only)

300

660

Restricted Win Final 515 (1-4 Wins)(Final SAP 12/11)

515

1650

Grade 5 No Penalty 595 (250+ Ranking)

595

1525

GEL

Geelong

Grade 5 515 (Bitches Only)

515

1325

HOR

Horsham

Grade 5 Final 440 (Final Sale 12/11)

440

1650

HVL

Healesville

MEA

Meadows

Twilight

WGL

Night

MEA

Sat, 11 Nov

HVL Day Sun, 12 Nov

SAP

Twilight

SLE

GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Semi Final 440 (Vic Bred Only)

440

1325

LEGEND BAL

CLUBS Ballarat

BEN

Bendigo

CRN

Cranbourne

SAN Sandown Park

Day

BAL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Twilight

TRA

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

SLE

Sale

Restricted Win Qualifying Heats 311 (1-4 Wins)

311

0

TRA

Traralgon

Maiden Qualifying Heats 311

311

0

Restricted Win Qualifying Heats 520 (0-2 Wins)

520

0

Mon, 13 Nov Night

Twilight Tue, 14 Nov Night

CRN SHP

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

WBL

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(250+ Ranking)

HOR WGL

SHP

Restricted Win Final 485 (1-4 Wins)(Final HOR 14/11)

485

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

410

990

GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heats 680 (0-6 Wins)(No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only)

680

1525

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

460

1325

Grade 5 No Penalty 525 (250+ Ranking)

525

1405

Restricted Win Heats 525 (1-4 Wins)

525

1405

MEP

Twilight

BEN

Provincial Half Stakes (Preference Given To Maidens)

BAL

Mixed 6/7 Final 450

450

1650

CRN

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 520 (Vic Bred Only)

520

3050

Day

WGL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Twilight

SHP

Mixed 6/7 Heats 450

450

1405

TRA

Mixed 6/7 Heats 315

315

1405

WBL

Sam Barbie Grant Memorial - Restricted Win Final 450 (1-3 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)

450

2000

S/E Veteran 350 (250+ Ranking)

350

825

GDR Special Event 660

660

3295

Maiden Final 425

425

1405

TAB Melbourne Cup - S/E Heats 515 (See sandowngreyhounds.com.au For Full T&C's)

515

12000

Bold Trease Cup - S/E Heats 715 (Best 32)

715

8000

President's Cup - Mixed 4/5 699

699

7000

Night Day

HVL

Twilight

BEN BAL

Night

SAN

Shepparton

WGL Warragul WBL

Warrnambool

MEP

Meadows (Provincial)

SAP

Sandown Park (Provincial)

1650

Day

Night

Sat, 18 Nov

Mixed 6/7 Heats 450

WGL

Night

Fri, 17 Nov

3295

Day

WBL

Thu, 16 Nov

WINNER

660

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

Night

Wed, 15 Nov

TITLE OF EVENT

SHP

Thu, 9 Nov

Fri, 10 Nov

DISTANCE

GDR Special Event 660

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Wed, 8 Nov

TIME SLOT

RACING CALENDAR

DATE

570+ DISTANCE RACING

VICBRED

RANK LIMIT

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(250+ Ranking)

Provincial Fuill Stakes

Twilight

CRN

Casey Sprint - Special Event 311

311

5000

Twilight

CRN

Cranbourne To Sandown - Grade 5 Heats 520 (Must Be Grade 5 At SAP)(Final SAP 26/11)

520

1405

Night

MEA

City Country Middle Distance Series - S/E Heats 600 (No City Wins 570m+)

600

7200

VETERAN RACE

VICTORIAN BRED DEFINITION Greyhounds whelped prior to January 1st 2015: any greyhound that was whelped in Victoria, and in turn, has an earbrand beginning with a "V".

Greyhounds whelped on/after January 1st 2015: any greyhound that was whelped in Victoria and bred by a Victorian registered Breeder.

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RACING CALENDAR DATE

TIME SLOT

TRACK

Sat, 18 Nov

Night

MEA

HVL Day Sun, 19 Nov

SAP

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GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA

Nominations - (03) 8329 1111 Mon to Fri: 7.30am - 12noon On-line Nominations - 24 hours a day - 7 days a week

Scratchings - (03) 8329 1100 Weekdays: 7.30am - 4.30pm Saturday & Sunday: 7:30am - 9:00am & 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Twilight

Mon, 20 Nov

SLE

WINNER

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

525

6260

Mixed 6/7 Final 525

525

6260

Grade 5 525 (Bitches Only)

525

5000

Top Cat Video Puppy Championship - S/E Final 350 (Whelped on/after 1 Nov 2015)

350

3500

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 300 (Vic Bred Only)

300

3050

Restricted Win Heats 350 (1-4 Wins)

350

825

Grade 5 Heats 595

595

1620

Restricted Win 515 (Bitches Only)(1-4 Wins)

515

1405

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

440

7500

Restricted Win Heats 440 (1-4 Wins)

440

1405

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

410

1405

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heats 485 (Vic Bred Only)

485

1405

GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Final 680 (0-6 Wins)(No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only)

680

5000

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

460

4000

Maiden Final 400 (Final WGL 21/11)

400

1405

GDR Novice Grade 7 725

725

2925

Grade 5 Heats 525

525

1405

Day

BAL

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

TRA

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Night

SHP

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

GEL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

HOR

Tue, 21 Nov Night

WGL

Day

MEP

Twilight

BEN

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

BAL

Restricted Win Heats 390 (1-4 Wins)

390

1405

Restricted Win Qualifying Final 311 (1-4 Wins)

311

1405

Restricted Win Qualifying Final 520 (0-2 Wins)

520

1405

Maiden Quali Final 311

311

1405

S/E Veteran 311

311

1405

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

520

1325

Mixed 6/7 Final 450

450

1650

Wed, 22 Nov Night

CRN

Day

WGL

Twilight

SHP

Night

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking) S/E Veteran 390 (250+ Ranking)

390

1405

GEL

Maiden Heat 400

400

1325

425

1405

City Country Middle Distance Series - S/E Final 660 (No City Wins 570m+)

660

10000

Mixed 6/7 Heats 500

500

1405

TAB Melbourne Cup - S/E Group 1 515 (See sandowngreyhounds.com.au For Full T&C's)

515

420000

Bold Trease Cup - S/E Group 1 715 (Best 32)

715

100000

Cup Night Sprint - Group Listed 515

515

25000

Sir John Dillon Memorial - S/E Group 3 595

595

25000

Grade 5 Final 595

595

7200

Grade 5 Heats 515 (Maximum 4 Heats)

515

5000

Special Event 525

525

2000

Mixed 6/7 Final 315

315

1650

Restricted Win Qualifying Heats 450 (1-2 Wins)

450

0

Maiden Qualifying Heats 450

450

0

Restricted Win Qualifying Heats 390 (1-2 Wins)

390

0

Maiden Qualifying Heats 390

390

0

BEN

Grade 5 425 (Bitches only)

Day

HVL

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(250+ Ranking)

Twilight

BEN

Fri, 24 Nov

SAN Night

TRA

Morning

SHP

Sat, 25 Nov Twilight Night

HOR MEA HVL

Sun, 26 Nov

DISTANCE

Twilight

Twilight

Thu, 23 Nov

TITLE OF EVENT

Day SAP

Grade 5 410 (Bitches Only)

410

1405

Restricted Win Final 525 (1-4 Wins)

525

6260

Grade 5 Heat 725

725

5750

Restricted Win Final 350 (1-4 Wins)

350

825

S/E Veteran 300

300

825

Cranbourne To Sandown - Grade 5 Final 515 (Must Be Grade 5 At SAP)(Final SAP 26/11)

515

5000

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

515

1405

Mon, 27 Nov

Tue, 28 Nov

TRACK

Day

SAP

DISTANCE

WINNER

Maiden Heats 515

515

1325

GDR Special Event 650

650

3295

Restricted Win Final 440 (1-4 Wins)

440

1650

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

410

7500

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 485 (Vic Bred Only)

485

3050

Mixed 6/7 Heats 485

485

1405

Simon Benson Memorial - Restricted Win Heats 460 (1-4 Wins)

460

1405

Grade 5 Heat 600

600

1620

Grade 5 525 (Bitches Only)

525

1405

Restricted Win Final 390 (1-4 Wins)

390

1650

S/E Veteran 450

450

1405

CRN

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

520

1405

WGL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) GDR Restricted Win 650 (1-4 Wins)

650

2925

Maiden Quali Final 450

450

1405

Twilight

SLE

Day

BAL

Provincial Half Stakes (Preference Given To Maidens)

Twilight

TRA

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Night

SHP

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

GEL

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

Twilight

Night

Wed, 29 Nov

HOR WGL

Day

MEP

Twilight

BEN

Night Day

Twilight

BAL

SHP

Thu, 30 Nov

Night

SAN WBL

Day Twilight

HVL BEN

Fri, 1 Dec TRA Night GEL Twilight Sat, 2 Dec

Night Day

Sun, 3 Dec

Mon, 4 Dec

BAL MEA

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

1405

390

1405

Restricted Win Qualifying Final 390 (1-2 Wins)

390

1405

GEL

Geelong

Grade 5 Final 515 (Maximum 4 Heats)

515

12000

HOR

Horsham

Maiden Final 515

515

5000

HVL

Healesville

Maiden Heat 390

390

1325

MEA

Meadows

350

825

SLE

Sale

TRA

Traralgon

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(250+ Ranking) S/E Veteran 350 (250+ Ranking) GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 425 (Vic Bred Only)

425

1405

Mixed 6/7 Final 500

500

1650

GDR Restricted Win 665 (1-4 Wins)

665

2925

Restricted Win Heats 525 (1-4 Wins)

525

1405

GDR Special Event 596

596

3295

Maiden Final 400

400

1405

Ballarat Cup - S/E Heats 450

450

5000

Grade 5 Final 725

725

12000

525

6260

Maiden Heats 300

300

825

SAP

Laurels Classic - S/E Heats 515 (Maidens Ineligible)(Bitches Only)(Whelped on/after 01/09/2015)(Best 64)

515

6260

Sale Distance Championship - S/E Heats 650 (Maidens Ineligible)

650

1900

Grade 5 440 (Bitches Only)

440

1405

Day

BAL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Twilight

TRA

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

Night

SHP

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Full Stakes)

HOR

Mixed 6/7 Final 485

GEL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Day

MEP

Twilight

BEN

Wed, 6 Dec

CRN Night SLE

1650

Simon Benson Memorial - Restricted Win Final 460 (1-4 Wins)

460

5000

S/E Veteran 400 (250+ Ranking)

400

1405

Maiden Heats 525

525

1325

Grade 5 No Penalty 525 (250+ Ranking)

525

1405

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

520

7500

Mixed 6/7 Heats 311

311

1405

Maiden Heats 440 (Final Sale 16/12)

440

1325

Restricted Win 440 (1-3 Wins)(250+ Ranking)

440

1405

450

1325

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

WGL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Twilight

SHP

GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heats 450 (Vic Bred Only)

Bendigo

CRN

Cranbourne

SAN Sandown Park Shepparton

WGL Warragul WBL

Warrnambool

MEP

Meadows (Provincial)

SAP

Sandown Park (Provincial)

570+ DISTANCE RACING

VICBRED

RANK LIMIT

VETERAN RACE

485

Day

BEN

SHP

Grade 5 Final 525

WGL

CLUBS Ballarat

450

HVL

Night

BAL

Maiden Quali Final 390

SLE

Twilight

LEGEND

Restricted Win Qualifying Final 450 (1-2 Wins)

Twilight

Tue, 5 Dec

Thu, 7 Dec

TITLE OF EVENT

december

Sun, 26 Nov

TIME SLOT

RACING CALENDAR

DATE

VICTORIAN BRED DEFINITION Greyhounds whelped prior to January 1st 2015: any greyhound that was whelped in Victoria, and in turn, has an earbrand beginning with a "V".

Greyhounds whelped on/after January 1st 2015: any greyhound that was whelped in Victoria and bred by a Victorian registered Breeder.

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RACING CALENDAR

december

RACING CALENDAR DATE

Thu, 7 Dec

TIME SLOT

TRACK

Twilight

SHP WBL

Night

Scratchings - (03) 8329 1100 Weekdays: 7.30am - 4.30pm Saturday & Sunday: 7:30am - 9:00am & 3:00pm - 4:30pm

SAN Day

HVL

Twilight

BEN

Fri, 8 Dec

TRA Night GEL

Sat, 9 Dec

Twilight

Night

Nominations - (03) 8329 1111 Mon to Fri: 7.30am - 12noon On-line Nominations - 24 hours a day - 7 days a week

Calendar is subject to change Visit fasttrack.grv.org.au for the latest GRV Racing Calendar

GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA

MEA HVL

Day SAP

Sun, 10 Dec

30

BAL

1405

Maiden Final 390

390

1405

GDR Special Event 650

650

3295

Mixed 6/7 Heats 390

390

1405

Special Event 715

715

7200

Restricted Win 515 (1-4 Wins)

515

5000

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 425 (Vic Bred Only)

425

3050

Restricted Win Heats 425 (1-4 Wins)

425

1405

Special Event 525

525

2000

Restricted Win Final 525 (1-4 Wins)

525

1650

GRV VIC BRED Series - S/E Heats 680 (Vic Bred Only)(Less than $25,000)

680

1900

Mixed 6/7 Heats 460

460

1405

Ballarat Cup - S/E Group 2 Final 450

450

47000

Ballarat Cup - Special Event Consolation Final 450

450

9800

Special Event 390

390

6000

Special Event 545

545

6000

Special Event 660

660

6000

Grade 5 Final 600

600

7200

Christmas Cup - S/E Heats 350

350

825

Maiden Final 300

300

825

Laurels Classic - S/E Semi Final 515 (Maidens Ineligible)(Bitches Only)(Whelped on/after 01/09/2015)(Best 64)

515

6260

GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heats 515 (1-4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)

515

1405

GDR Restricted Win 715 (1-4 Wins)

715

2925

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(250+ Ranking)

Sale Distance Championship - S/E Final 650 (Maidens Ineligible)

650

10000

G. J. Gardner Homes - Grade 5 Heats 440

440

1405

Valda Clavarino Memorial GDR - Mixed 4/5 650

650

3015

Maiden Qualifying Heats 311

311

0

Restricted Win Qualifying Heats 311(1-4 Wins)

311

0

Restricted Win Qualifying Heats 520 (0-2 Wins)

520

0

Day

BAL

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

TRA

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

SHP

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Night

Twilight

CRN GEL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

HOR

Restricted Win Heats 410 (1-4 Wins)

410

1405

Night

WGL

Warragul To Sandown - Restricted Win Heats 460 (1-4 Wins)(No City Wins)

460

1405

Day

MEP

Grade 5 No Penalty 600 (250+ Ranking)

600

1620

Mixed 6/7 Heats 525 (Final MEP 20/12)

525

1405

Twilight

BEN

Mixed 6/7 Final 311

311

1650

CRN

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) GDR Special Event 699

699

3295

BAL

Summer Classic - Grade 5 Heats 450

450

1405

Day

WGL

Provincial Half Stakes (Preference Given To Maidens)

Twilight

SHP

GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Semi Final 450 (Vic Bred Only)

450

1405

Night

Thu, 14 Dec

WBL Night

SAN

Day

HVL

Twilight

TRA

Fri, 15 Dec

BEN Night

Sat, 16 Dec

WINNER

450

SLE

Mon, 11 Dec

Wed, 13 Dec

TITLE OF EVENT

Twilight

Twilight

Tue, 12 Dec

DISTANCE

S/E Veteran 450 (250+ Ranking)

Twilight

GEL SLE

Mixed 6/7 Final 390

390

1650

Laurels Classic - S/E Group 2 Final 515 (Maidens Ineligible)(Bitches Only)(Whelped on/after 01/09/2015)(Best 64)

515

50000

GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Final 515 (1-4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)

515

10000

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(250+ Ranking) S/E Veteran 350 (250+ Ranking)

350

825

Maiden Heats 315

315

1325

Restricted Win Final 425 (1-4 Wins)

425

1650

GRV VIC BRED Series - S/E Final 680 (Vic Bred Only)(Less than $25,000)

680

5000

S/E Veteran 460

460

1405

Mixed 6/7 Final 460

460

1650

Rising Stars - Restricted Win Heats 440 (1-4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)

440

1045

TRACK

Twilight

SLE

Night

MEA HVL

Day SAP

Sun, 17 Dec Twilight

Mon, 18 Dec

Tue, 19 Dec

SLE

DISTANCE

WINNER

Summer Cup - S/E Heats 520

TITLE OF EVENT

520

1650

Maiden Final 440 (Final Sale 16/12)

440

1405

Maiden Final 525

525

5000

Christmas Cup - S/E Final 350

350

6260

Mixed 6/7 Heats 350

350

825

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heats 515 (Vic Bred Only)

515

1405

Restricted Win 515 (1-4 Wins)(Bitches Only)

515

1405

Sale Cup - S/E Heats 650

650

5000

Gippsland Carnival Launch - S/E Heats 440

440

1650

G. J. Gardner Homes - Grade 5 Final 440

440

2100

Restricted Win Final 410 (1-4 Wins)

410

1650

Maiden Heats 485

485

1325

GDR Special Event 680

680

3295

Restricted Win Heats 600 (1-4 Wins)

600

1620

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

525

1405

Mixed 6/7 Final 525 (Final MEP 20/12)

525

6260

Day

BAL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Twilight

TRA

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Night

SHP

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

GEL

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

Twilight Night Day Twilight

HOR WGL MEP BEN

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

BEN

Bendigo

CRN

Cranbourne

Restricted Win Heats 520 (1-4 Wins)

520

1405

GEL

Geelong

Maiden Quali Final 311

311

1405

HOR

Horsham

Restricted Win Qualifying Final 311 (1-4 Wins)

311

1405

HVL

Healesville

Restricted Win Qualifying Final 520 (0-2 Wins)

520

1405

MEA

Meadows

GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heats 450 (1-4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)

450

1405

Summer Classic - Grade 5 Final 450

450

7000

SLE

Sale

660

1620

TRA

Traralgon

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

450

7500

S/E Veteran 390 (250+ Ranking)

390

1405

Restricted Win Heats 390 (1-4 Wins)

390

1405

GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heats 450 (Vic Bred Only)

450

1325

Grade 5 Heats 595

595

5750

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 515 (Vic Bred Only)

515

9060

Warragul To Sandown - Restricted Win Final 515 (1-4 Wins)(No City Wins)

515

6260

GDR Restricted Win 660 (1-4 Wins)

660

2925

Maiden Heats 500

500

1325

TRA

Maiden Final 315

315

1405

GEL

Restricted Win Heats 400 (1-4 Wins)

400

1405

Twilight

SHP

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heats 450 (Vic Bred Only)(Final SHP 28/12)

450

1405

Night

MEA

Silver Chief - S/E Heats 525 (Dogs Only)(Whelped on/after 01/09/2015)

525

6260

Mixed 6/7 Final 350

350

825

S/E Veteran 350

350

825

Maiden Heats 515

515

1325

Grade 5 No Penalty 515 (250+ Ranking)

515

1405

CRN

GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heats 660 (0-6 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)(No City Wins) Day Twilight Thu, 21 Dec

WGL SHP WBL

Night

Day Twilight Night

SAN HVL BEN

HVL Day SAP Twilight

Night

Day

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(250+ Ranking)

GEL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)(Beckley Park Members Bonus Available) Maiden Final 485

485

1405

Sale Cup - S/E Group 1 Final 650

650

75000

Rising Stars - Restricted Win Final 440 (1-4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)

440

10000

Summer Cup - S/E Final 520

520

10000

Gippsland Carnival Launch - S/E Final 440

440

15000

Restricted Win Heats 440 (1-4 Wins)(Final Sale 31/12)

440

1405

GDR Novice Grade 7 600

600

2925

Grade 5 Heats 525

525

1405

SLE

MEP

SAN Sandown Park SHP

Shepparton

WGL Warragul WBL

Warrnambool

MEP

Meadows (Provincial)

SAP

Sandown Park (Provincial)

570+ DISTANCE RACING

VICBRED

HOR

Tue, 26 Dec

Wed, 27 Dec

CLUBS Ballarat

1405

BAL

Sun, 24 Dec

BAL

311

Night

Sat, 23 Dec

LEGEND

S/E Veteran 311 Wed, 20 Dec

Fri, 22 Dec

december

Sat, 16 Dec

TIME SLOT

RACING CALENDAR

DATE

RANK LIMIT

VETERAN RACE

VICTORIAN BRED DEFINITION Greyhounds whelped prior to January 1st 2015: any greyhound that was whelped in Victoria, and in turn, has an earbrand beginning with a "V".

Greyhounds whelped on/after January 1st 2015: any greyhound that was whelped in Victoria and bred by a Victorian registered Breeder.

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RACING CALENDAR

december

RACING CALENDAR DATE

TIME SLOT Twilight

Wed, 27 Dec

Scratchings - (03) 8329 1100 Weekdays: 7.30am - 4.30pm Saturday & Sunday: 7:30am - 9:00am & 3:00pm - 4:30pm Nominations - (03) 8329 1111 Mon to Fri: 7.30am - 12noon On-line Nominations - 24 hours a day - 7 days a week

Calendar is subject to change Visit fasttrack.grv.org.au for the latest GRV Racing Calendar

GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA

DISTANCE

WINNER

BEN

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

CRN

Restricted Win Final 520 (1-4 Wins)

520

1650

GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Final 450 (1-4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)

450

4000

GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Final 660 (0-6 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)(No City Wins)

660

5000

S/E Veteran 390

390

1405

Day

WGL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Twilight

SHP

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 450 (Vic Bred Only)(Final SHP 28/12)

450

3050

Restricted Win Final 390 (1-4 Wins)

390

1650

Flying Star Sprint - Restricted Win Heats 390 (1-2 Wins)

390

1405

Warrnambool Fence Rising Star - Restricted Win Heats 450 (1-4 Wins)

450

1405

Grade 5 Heats 515

515

5000

Grade 5 Final 595

595

12000

Maiden Final 515

515

5000

WBL Night SAN

Fri, 29 Dec

TITLE OF EVENT

BAL

Night

Thu, 28 Dec

32

TRACK

Day

HVL

Twilight

BEN

Night

S/E Veteran 300 (250+ Ranking)

300

825

Maiden Final 500

500

1405

TRA

Mixed 6/7 Heats 525

525

1405

GEL

Restricted Win Final 400 (1-4 Wins)

400

1650

GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Semi Final 450 (Vic Bred Only)

450

1405

Warrnambool Summer Cup - S/E Heats 450 (Vic Owned Last 60 Days)

450

1650

Silver Chief - S/E Semi Final 525 (Dogs Only)(Whelped on/after 01/09/2015)

525

10000

Damsels Dash - Grade 5 Heats 525 (Bitches Only)

525

5000

Restricted Win Final 600 (1-4 Wins)

600

7200

Grade 5 No Penalty 520 (250+ Ranking)

520

1405

Twilight

WBL

Night

MEA

Sat, 30 Dec

CRN Day Sun, 31 Dec

WBL Twilight

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(250+ Ranking)

SLE

Grade 5 No Penalty 311 (250+ Ranking)

311

1405

Restricted Win 390 (1-4 Wins)(250+ Ranking)

390

1405

Grade 5 390 (Bitches Only)

390

1405

GDR Restricted Win 650 (1-4 Wins)

650

2925

Restricted Win 440 Final (1-4 Wins)(Final Sale 31/12)

440

1650

Upcoming Events November 6th - Hume Cup 13th - Ready 2 Race Heats 18th - Ready 2 Race Final & Auctions 24th - Melbourne Cup December 9th - Ballarat Cup 14th - Laurels Classic

26th - Sale Cup

GRV WEEKLY RACE MEETING SCHEDULE JULY 1 2017 ONWARDS MONDAY

DAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

BALLARAT

MEADOWS (MEP)

WARRAGUL

HEALESVILLE

SANDOWN (SAP)

TIER 3

PROVINCIAL

TIER 3

250+ RANK

PROVINCIAL HEALESVILLE PROVINCIAL H/S

TWILIGHT

TRARALGON

HORSHAM

BENDIGO

SHEPPARTON

BENDIGO

ROTATE

SALE

TIER 3

PROVINCIAL

TIER 3

PROVINCIAL

PROVINCIAL

PROVINCIAL

PROVINCIAL

BALLARAT

SANDOWN

GEELONG

THE MEADOWS METRO

GEELONG TIER 3

NIGHT

SHEPPARTON

WARRAGUL

TIER 3

PROVINCIAL

PROVINCIAL

METRO

PROVINCIAL

CRANBOURNE

WARRNAMBOOL

TRARALGON

PROVINCIAL

PROVINCIAL

PROVINCIAL

GIPPSLAND SET FOR SHORTER AND MORE DYNAMIC CARNIVAL SALE CUP

(650m - 1st prize - $75,000)

Leg 1 - Sale

Heats: 17/12/2017 Finals: 26/12/2017

Leg 2 - Warragul

Heats: 5/01/2018 Final: 13/01/2018

Leg 3 - Traralgon

GIPPSLAND CARNIVAL LAUNCH

(440m - 1st prize - $15,000)

WARRAGUL CUP

(460m - 1st prize - $47,000)

TRARALGON CUP

(525m - 1st prize - $47,000)

Leg 4 - Cranbourne

CRANBOURNE CUP

Heats: 03/02/2018 Final: 10/02/2018

(520m - 1st prize - $47,000)

This will be greyhound racing’s second Gippsland Carnival, and will carry over $800,000 in prize money, incorporating Victoria’s four country cups in the Gippsland region. However, an adjustment to the racing calendar will see the carnival condensed to eight weeks (down from 16 weeks), making it more dynamic.

The Gippsland Carnival will kick off with the 2017 Group 1 Sale Cup, to be run on Boxing Day, with the Warragul Cup (13 January), Traralgon Cup (January 27) and Cranbourne Cup (February 10) to complete the carnival.

Bonus prize money will again be available for the best performing greyhounds, albeit under a new format that will no longer include separate streams for sprint and staying events.

“Due to low nomination numbers in the first Gippsland Carnival for the staying events, outside of the Sale Cup, the risk of not getting enough nominations to conduct heats could have made the series unviable,” announced GRV’s Racing Manager, Scott Robins. “The points system has also been altered to offer higher points for heats, which should encourage increased participation across what we expect to be a tightly contested Carnival program.”

The top three points scorers at the completion of the 2017/18 Gippsland Carnival will share in $20,000 bonus prize money, with the breakdown being $14,000 (1st), $4,000 (2nd) and $2,000 (3rd).

More details about the bonus prize money stream for the upcoming Gippsland Carnival will appear in the December edition of Greyhound Monthly.

By Molly Haines GRV’s Chief Grader Andrew Mills visited Victoria’s 13 tracks over the past month to provide insights into the current grading and selection processes, as well as listening to feedback from participants. Mills said issues raised and suggestions were similar at each club.

“We found that there was confusion with Tier 3 versus Provincial selection procedures as well as the calculation method of a greyhound’s ranking,” Mills said.

Participants also raised concerns regarding higher graded dogs being put into Mixed 4/5 events. Mills says that the issues and suggestions are being discussed by key GRV staff.

“We would like to thank the participants for their feedback.

We are always looking at ways to improve our grading system to ensure all greyhounds are able to compete under fair and reasonable conditions.”

Mills said the track visits were a success and he is hoping to travel to the tracks to discuss grading every six months to ensure knowledge ofthe grading system is up-to date.

GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA

GRADER ON THE GROUND

NOVEMBER 2017

Heats: 20/01/2018 Final: 27/01/2018

Greyhound Racing Victoria is excited to announce the upcoming 2017/18 Gippsland Carnival, to be run throughout the summer period.

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CLUB DIRECTORY BALLARAT

HORSHAM

SHEPPARTON

Ballarat Greyhound Racing Club

Horsham Greyhound Racing Club

Shepparton Greyhound Racing Club

President: Alf King Manager: Dan Verberne 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

President: Ian Bibby Manager: Justin Brilliant Tel: (03) 5382 4329 Fax: (03) 5382 1949 Email: horsham@grv.org.au Website: horsham.grv.org.au Address: Horsham Showgrounds,

Horsham, 3400 Postal: PO Box 458, Horsham 3400

President: Tracey Fothergill Manager: Carl McGrath Tel: (03) 5823 5577 Fax: (03) 5823 5522 Email: shepparton@grv.org.au Website: shepparton.grv.org.au Address: 7580 Goulburn Valley

Highway, Kialla 3631 Postal: PO Box 7528, Shepparton 3632

BENDIGO

THE MEADOWS

TRARALGON

Bendigo Greyhound Racing Association

Melbourne Greyhound Racing Association

Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club

President: Robert Douglas Manager: Troy Harley Tel: (03) 5449 3322 Fax: (03) 5449 3348 Email: bendigo@grv.org.au Website: bendigo.grv.org.au Address: Lords Raceway, McIvor

Highway, Junortoun, 3551 Postal: PO Box 7, Junortoun, 3551

CRANBOURNE

GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA

Please visit grv.org.au for all the latest GRV news

Cranbourne Greyhound Racing Club

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President: Greg Carter Manager: Amanda Cameron 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 Chairman: Mark Pearson Manager: David Hoey Tel: (03) 5275 2298 Fax: (03) 5275 5211 Email: geelong@grv.org.au Website: geelong.grv.org.au Address: Beckley Park,

Broderick Rd, Corio, 3214 Postal: PO Box 125, Corio 3214

HEALESVILLE

Chairman: Eddie Caruana Manager: Marg Long Tel: (03) 9355 5222 Fax: (03) 9355 5255 Email: meadows@grv.org.au Website: themeadows.org.au Address: 80 Northcorp Bvd

Broadmeadows Victoria 3047 Postal PO Box 103,

Campbellfield, 3061

SALE Sale Greyhound Racing Club President: John Waugh Manager: Des Dooley Tel: (03) 5144 2148 Fax: (03) 5144 1910 Email: sale@grv.org.au Website: sale.grv.org.au Address: Sale Showgrounds,

Sale Maffra Road Postal: PO Box 44, Sale 3850

SANDOWN Sandown Greyhound Racing Club Chairman: Geoff Dawson Manager: Greg Miller Tel: (03) 9546 9511 Fax: (03) 9558 4453 Email: sandown@grv.org.au Website: sandowngreyhounds.com.au Address: Lightwood Road,

Springvale, VIC 3171 Postal: PO Box 13, Springvale 3171

President: Don Haley Manager: Steven Clarke Tel: (03) 5174 2135 Fax: (03) 5174 6877 Email: traralgon@grv.org.au Website: traralgon.grv.org.au Address: Glenview Park,

McNairn Road, Traralgon Postal: PO Box 329, Traralgon 3844

WARRAGUL Warragul Greyhound Racing Club President: Phil Pryor Manager: Adrian Scott Tel: (03) 5623 1867 Fax: (03) 5623 4252 Email: warragul@grv.org.au Website: warragul.grv.org.au Address: Logan Park, Warragul VIC 3820 Postal: PO Box 313, Warragul 3820

WARRNAMBOOL Warrnambool Greyhound Racing Club Administrator: Robert Lane Manager: Craig Monigatti Tel: (03) 5561 2766 Fax: (03) 5561 2768 Email: warrnambool@grv.org.au Website: warrnambool.grv.org.au Address: Warrnambool Showgrounds,

Koroit St, Warrnambool Postal: PO Box 115,

Warrnambool 3280

QUIZ ANSWERS

Healesville Greyhound Association Inc. Administrator: Anthony Mitchell Manager: Cynthia O’Brien Tel: (03) 5962 2420 Email: healesville@grv.org.au Website: healesville.grv.org.au Address: Healesville Sports Complex,

Cnr Don & Donald Rds,

Healesville 3777 Postal: PO Box 1170, Healesville 3777

1 Point - 2 Points -

3 Points -

SCORE

1. Ando’s Mac; 2. Bendigo; 3.True; 4. Greyhound Owners, Trainers & Breeders Association of Victoria; 5. True; 6. Brisbane Cup (2013) 7. Got A Moment 0-4 5-8 9 - 11 12

Still a maiden Country class City standard Group 1 performer

TRIAL INFORMATION

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT THE RELEVANT RACE CLUB DIRECTLY

BALLARAT

HEALESVILLE

SHEPPARTON

Monday Afternoon - (Pen): Following the race meeting Tuesday - (Arm): 8:30 am to 2:30 pm.

Daylight Savings Trial Times Wednesday - (Pen): 9:00am to 11:00am - (300m) 11:00am - 1:00pm (350m) Bookings open Monday at 10:00am and close at 4:00pm Tuesday.

Cancellations to be phoned to office on 5962 2420 and leave message.

Race days: Half field trials only Satisfactory trials by arrangement – must be booked with the club by calling the office on 5962 2420. Trainers will need to provide 4 greyhounds where required.

Dogs cleared at Healesville will only be cleared to race at Healesville.

Please Note: No Satisfactory Trials will be conducted on a heat-affected meeting.

Monday - (Pen): Following the race meeting Wednesday - (Arm): 8:00am – Until completion Thursday - (Pen): Following the race meeting Saturday - (Arm): 8:00am – Until completion

Bookings open Friday at 9.00am

Wednesday Night - (Pen): Following the race meeting Thursday - (Arm): 8:30 am to 2:30 pm.

Bookings open Monday at 9:00am

Saturday – (Pen): 8:00am to 8:45am.

(Arm): 8:45am to 11:30am Bookings open Wednesday at 9:00am

BENDIGO Monday - (Break In/Education): 8:00am Tuesday - (Arm): 8:00am - Until completion Wednesday - (Pen): Following the race meeting Thursday - (Break In/Education): 8:00am - Until completion Friday - (Pen): Following the race meeting Saturday - (Arm): 8:00am - Until completion

Tuesday - (Pen) Following the race meeting Saturday - (Arm Only) 9:00am - Until completion

CRANBOURNE

Bookings close 11:00am sharp Monday.

GEELONG

Bookings online or via office from one week prior

Tuesday (Pen) Pen trials are run on Tuesday after the races Pen trials booked by phone or office only from 12:00 pm on the day of the trial session.

Bookings essential by phoning the club

THE MEADOWS Monday - (Arm/Pen): Trials start at 5:30pm & work backwards.

Wednesday - (Pen) Trials start after the last race.

Bookings from 8:30am Wednesday.

Friday - (Arm) Trials start at 8:30am

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): 4:00pm - Until completion Thursday Night: After last race – Pen trials only, 308M 390M 450M Saturday Morning: 8:00am start until finished – Arm or Pen trials.

Bookings close at 4:00pm sharp on Thursday.

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 The new training bullring is operational with sessions on Mondays and Thursdays at 8am. Bookings with the Club only.

SANDOWN Wednesday - (Arm): 1:00pm – Until Completion Saturday - (Pen, Field, Arm): 7:00am – Until completion Sunday - (Satisfactory and Field): Following the race meeting

Bookings are essential for all trial sessions conducted at greyhound tracks in Victoria.

Bookings can be made in person, by phone or via FastTrack (except Cranbourne, Horsham and Warrnambool).

Pen trials conducted after race meetings are required to be booked on the day by no later than race 8 via phone.

Satisfactory Trials are conducted following race meetings.

Trial sessions are subject to late change and weather conditions.

GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA

Monday – (Hoop) 9:30am – 1:00pm Inside Track Only (520m BTB, 596m) Wednesday & Saturday (Hoop) 8:30am – 3:00pm Inside track (520m BTB, 596m) 8:30 am – 10:00 am Outside track (400m, 460m, 680m) 10:15am – 3:00pm

HORSHAM

Monday – (Pen): Following the race meeting Tuesday - (Arm): 8:00am – Until completion Thursday – (Arm): 8:00am – Until completion Saturday – (Pen): Following the race meeting

NOVEMBER 2017

Monday - (Arm): 2:00pm to 5:00pm, and must be booked by phone before 2:00pm Monday - (Pen): 6pm until completion, and must be booked by phone before 6pm Wednesday - (Pen): After the race meeting Thursday - (Arm): 7:30am to 1:00pm, and must be booked by COB Wednesday.

Greyhound welfare is the full responsibility of the owner/trainer/attendant at all times on the grounds of the Healesville Greyhound Association.

TRARALGON

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