Greyhound Monthly Victoria - Issue 23

ISSUE 23 JANUARY 2018

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WE LOOK BACK AT

Highlights of 2017 GREYHOUND AND

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Year in

2017 Review

CONTENTS

ISSUE 23 JANUARY 2018

3 CEO’S UPDATE

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4 - 25 ARTICLES SPORTS STARS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS COME TOGETHER FOR GIPPSLAND CARNIVAL LAUNCH ALL ROADS LEAD TO GIPPSLAND FOR CARNIVAL ASTON DEE BEE DOMINATES BALLARAT CUP ASTON BREEDING TRIUMPH ‘DEE-LIGHTS’BORDA WARRAGUL TEMPORARILY CLOSED

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CROWD TURN UP FOR A GREAT ADOPTION DAY LATEST LITTERS AND MISSES SALE SYNDICATE READY 2 RACE BARGIN DRAFT PENALTY GUIDELINES JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED CLUB PLANNING PERMIT SUPPORT DAYS

GOTBA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Q&A WITH BRIAN JONES 2017 YEAR IN REVIEW WE COULDN’T DO IT WITHOUT YOU GREYHOUND FIRST AID TRAINING SEMINAR GEOFF DAWSON NAMED SANDOWN INAUGURAL PATRON GAP TESTING DATES

26 - 32 RACING CALENDAR GIPPSLAND SET FOR SHORTER AND MORE DYNAMIC CARNIVAL

33 QUICK JAGGER SUPREME AT SALE 34 - 35 CLUB DIRECTORY & TRIAL INFORMATION The information in this publication is correct at time of printing Cover: 2017 Year in Review

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CEO’s Update

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elcome to the start of a new year for greyhound racing in Victoria. 2017 was a very busy year as we near the end of the transformation of greyhound racing and its regulatory arrangements.

I thank the participants, clubs and all other stakeholders for their work and commitment through what has been a long and often complex process. We have made very good progress in delivering on GRV’s strategic priorities of animal welfare and integrity and I think there’s little doubt we are now an Australian and international leader in these areas.

In 2018, GRV’s focus will be on consolidating the reform work to date, returning to profit and moving to a new version of business as usual. However it will not mean a return to pre2015 processes and practices.

An independent company, Capability Management was engaged to undertake an environmental scan to assist the GRV Board in refreshing its strategic priorities and we plan to release these refreshed priorities for consultation early this year.

Industry growth remains one of GRV’s strategic priorities and this includes strengthening industry confidence. Here GRV is heartened to see that there has been an upswing in breeding numbers since the introduction of the increases in prize money, the waiving of fees and the introduction of a breeding sustainability package.

Inseminations have increased almost 50 per cent at both our Sandown and McIvor clinics since November 2016 while litters whelped in Victoria have also increased, albeit at a lower rate over the same period.

We will also continue with our infrastructure program which includes a major upgrade of the Geelong track, which reopened last month. Since then Finish on Lure (FOL) races have been trialled at the club with the support of an expert FOL Driver from New Zealand.

And if anyone you know is looking to bring a retired greyhound into their life, a reminder that GRV’s Greyhound Adoption Program is holding a special three-day adoption program at its Seymour headquarters from 12-14 January and you can find out more at gap.grv.org.au.

Turning now to the track, I congratulate Aston Dee Bee on a great win in the Group 2 Energis Ballarat Cup on 9 December, one that continues a very impressive performance that has seen 29 wins from 50 starts. And the day before, the 2nd annual Gippsland Carnival, Australia’s biggest greyhound racing regional series, was launched at the Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club with local business leaders, politicians and high-profile sports stars among the 200 people there. The carnival kicked off with the Sale Cup on Boxing Day and almost 3000 people watched WA star Quick Jagger win the Group 1 TRFM Sale Cup. The Gippsland Carnival continues to Warragul and Traralgon before concluding at Cranbourne. Last year’s carnival was most successful, and I am sure that once again it will be a fantastic start to another year of great racing around Victoria.

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GRV is seeking public comment on its draft Penalty Guidelines which were released on 15 December. These guidelines propose penalties for greyhound welfare offences that are more in line with community expectations while allowing for discretion for incidents that are not as serious. You can find out more and make a submission at greyhoundcare.grv.org.au/ policies-and-guidance

An exciting new development for 2018 is the new Victorian Greyhound Racing Clubs Association that will give the clubs a stronger and more unified say on the sport’s future. GRV strongly supports this new initiative and has provided seed funding and support to help the Association in its strategic planning. On a related note, GRV is also now working more closely with our interstate counterparts to develop a strong national approach to animal welfare and integrity issues.

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SPORTS STARS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS COME TOGETHER FOR GIPPSLAND CARNIVAL LAUNCH

by Luke Holmesby

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ustralia’s biggest greyhound racing regional series was launched with a bang at the Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club on 7 December.

Local business leaders, politicians and high-profile sports stars were among a crowd of more than 200 for the launch of the second annual Gippsland Carnival which connects four country Cups in Sale, Traralgon, Warragul and Cranbourne.

Victorian greyhound racing ambassador and AFL games record holder Brent Harvey was on hand, as was Western Bulldogs premiership player and Gippsland native Josh Dunkley and his sister, Melbourne Vixens netballer Lara Dunkley.

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MC and former AFL Star Richard Champion

State Shadow Minister for Racing and Gippsland East MP Tim Bull was in attendance as was the member for Gippsland South Danny O’Brien.

Greyhound Racing Victoria’s Chairman Bernie Carolan said the Victorian State Government had been a strong backer of Victorian greyhound racing, particularly in the Gippsland region.

“In the last six months alone GRV and the government have committed almost $450,000 to racing and community initiatives in Gippsland and Cranbourne through the Victorian Racing Industry Fund, and the Gippsland Carnival is a major part of that investment,” Mr Carolan said.

Gippsland Carnival Launch panel made up of Gary Howe, Lara and Josh Dunkley, GRV Racing Ambassador Brent Harvey and Sky Racing’s James Van de Maat.

“This is a terrific concept that connects four clubs for one exciting series,” Mr Carolan said.

Mr Carolan said Gippsland was greyhound racing heartland, adding that the industry had a significant presence in the region.

Gippsland Club Managers; (from left) Adrian Scott, Amanda Cameron, Des Dooley and Steve Clarke

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Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club Manager Steve Clarke with GRV Racing Ambassador Brent Harvey and GRV CEO Alan Clayton

saturDAY 20 january First prizes: $5,000

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CEO Alan Clayton's pet greyhound Zoe was a fan favourite.

saturDAY 27 january First prize: $47,000

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TRARALGON CUP Other features on Traralgon Cup night: DAVE HODGSON TRIBUTE (395M), GRV VIC BRED SERIES MAIDEN FINAL (525M), TRARALGON DISTANCE CUP (665M)

Please refer to the Racing Calendar for prize money & conditions

NOMINATIONS CLOSE tueSDAY 16 january AT 11AM via Fasttrack.grv.org.au

ALL ROADS LEAD TO GIPPSLAND FOR CARNIVAL Greyhound Racing Victoria is excited that the 2017/18 Gippsland Carnival, to be run throughout the summer period is underway.

SALE CUP

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

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 even more dynamic.

GIPPSLAND CARNIVAL LAUNCH

Leg 1 - Sale

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

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

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 (27 January) and Cranbourne Cup (10 February) to complete the carnival.

WARRAGUL CUP

Leg 2 - Warragul

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

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

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.

TRARALGON CUP

Leg 3 - Traralgon

"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," said Acting Racing General Manager, Scott Robins.

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

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

CRANBOURNE CUP

Leg 4 - Cranbourne

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

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

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The top three points scorers at the completion of the 201718 Gippsland Carnival will share in $20,000 bonus prize money, with the breakdown being $14,000 (1st), $4,000 (2nd) and $2,000 (3rd).

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GRV Racing Ambassador Brent Harvey with Aston Dee Bee and Seona Thompson following the 2017 Ballarat Cup.

ASTON DEE BEE DOMINATES BALLARAT CUP

By Gerard Guthrie and Molly Haines

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elbourne Cup hero Aston Dee Bee claimed back-toback feature race victories with a dominant display in the Group 2 Energis Ballarat Cup (450m) on Saturday 9 December.

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Aston Dee Bee jumped well off the inside and was running second to reserve Chardy ($26.80) early, before railing to the lead turning for home and dashing clear as he defeated Chardy by two lengths in 25.07sec, with 2016 Melbourne Cup victor Ando’s Mac finishing third.

“He is a pretty special boy and box one suits him pretty well,” said a delighted Seona Thompson.

After securing an overdue Group title when winning the world’s richest race on November 24, Aston Dee Bee, a superbly bred April ’15 son of Barcia Bale and Aston Elle, trained by Seona Thompson and raced by breeder Ray Borda, targeted the Ballarat Cup.

“Winning a Ballarat Cup is pretty special to me, because I’m a born and bred Ballarat girl. Dad used to run the Ballarat Club and my grandparents worked at the club during the time. It was a family run club and it is always special coming home to race.”

Aston Dee Bee was the fastest qualifier for the $47,000 to-the-winner Cup, courtesy of a 25.27sec heat success, and after drawing box one, as was the case in his memorable Melbourne Cup triumph, he started $1.90 favourite.

Aston Dee Bee’s litter sister Aston Miley, trained by Eddie Lieshout, started $2 favourite from box two in the $9,800 to-the-winner Ballarat Cup Consolation, but could only finish third to Brett Bravo’s Hone In ($8.20), which clocked 25.14sec.

Seona Thompson had a very strong hand, with Aston Dee Bee supported by second elect Bewildering ($4.10) and Big Flood ($14.90).

Ballarat Greyhound Of The Year Unmid Bale with Jake Collins

Ready 2 Race star Crook Me Kindly (box five) moments before his win in the Mix 4 5 on Ballarat Cup night

Chasin' Crackers and trainer Glenn Rounds after their win in the 545 metre Special Event

Less than a length separated the place getters in the 660 metre Special Event on Ballarat Cup night, McIvor Verna (box eight) ended up on top

Autocrat and trainer Craig Treherne after their win in the 390 metre Special Event on Ballarat Cup night

Sporting Club Challenge winners Lexton Football and Netball Club with Brent Harvey after receiving their $1,000 bonus for having the most people on course

GRV Racing Ambassador Brent Harvey hosting the handball competition

ASTON BREEDING 'DEE-LIGHT'

By Gerard Guthrie

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ith the magnitude of Aston Dee Bee’s Melbourne Cup triumph still sinking in, owner/breeder Ray Borda admits he gave up keeping count of how costly his greyhound racing dreams had proven to be decades ago.

Persistence and a determination to breed with and buy the best saw Aston Dee Bee’s owner and breeder Ray Borda reap the ultimate reward in the world’s richest race, the Melbourne Cup. South Australian businessman Borda took the first fateful step when he purchased four regally related pups by champion sire Bombastic Shiraz out of Elite Oriental, a Group 1-winning litter sister to 2008 National Sprint Champion Knocka Norris.

Elite Oriental’s first litter, whelped in December 2008, was headlined by 2010 Melbourne Cup finalist Aston Galilee, the winner of 21 from 33, and Aston Elle, a Golden Easter Egg finalist, Sapphire Crown placegetter and now renowned as the mother of Aston Dee Bee. “Aston Dee Bee is one of the best bred dogs in Australia,” Borda said.

“The honest truth is that when you match a sire you don’t know what the mixture will produce, but if breeding doesn’t count for anything then we’re all in big trouble! You have to say that breeding does count.

“When it comes to breeding, you look for good families, rather than good individuals."

But if you can find a good individual out of a good family, that’s the number one thing you look for and this line has been producing good dogs for a very long time.” Aston Elle’s first two litters were to Magic Sprite and Collision, with Borda wisely selecting sire-of-the-moment Barcia Bale for her third mating. The rest is now Melbourne Cup history.

“Aston Elle was a bit standoffish and I wasn’t sure if she would throw that into her pups,” Borda explained.

“She did throw it on in her first two litters, so I picked Barcia Bale for her third litter because I knew he was a dog that was full of himself and I was hoping he would pass that bravado onto the pups.

“Aston Dee Bee was always going to be a good dog. He was the biggest in the litter, he looked the best and broke in the best. If he was human he would be a six foot six, 100 kilogram athlete. I also own racehorses and a good, big animal is always going to beat a good, little animal.

Aston Dee Bee crossing the line in his Melbourne Cup victory

“If you look at his record, early in his career he almost showed too much and the Thompsons put him in the best races, which was okay, but in his first ten starts he never drew inside box four. In his last ten starts he’s kept drawing inside, which has really helped. Box one in the Melbourne Cup is what you dream of.”

Aston Elle passed away last year, with her final litter of two to Bella Infrared about to hit the breakers.

However, Borda will have no shortage of future breeding options, notably with three of Aston Dee Bee’s litter sisters; Melbourne Cup finalist and Geelong Cup placegetter Aston Miley, Maturity finalist Aston Dinnigan and Aston Selena.

“Aston Miley only broke in one length slower than Aston Dee Bee, but in her first start at Sandown she broke her toe in five places and had to have the toe taken off.

“I thought that was the end of her career, but Eddie (Lieshout) had never had a dog as good as her and he asked me if he could try to nurse her back. She’s going very well and was unlucky not to make the Ballarat Cup Final too.

While a lucrative stud career beckons, Borda isn’t contemplating a premature retirement, with his sights firmly set on two of Australia’s other great races early in 2018 – the Australian Cup and Golden Easter Egg. “He’s my best dog, so you want it to continue as long as possible,” Borda offered.

“He could be the next greyhound to earn a million dollars!”

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WHAT’S CHANGED FOR REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS?

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT NEW REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

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WARRAGUL GREYHOUND RACING CLUB TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION WORKS THE REPLACEMENT MEETINGS ARE AS FOLLOWS;

Tuesday (Night) 13 Feb – Cranbourne Please visit grv.org.au for all the latest GRV news

Thursday (Day) 15 Feb – Traralgon Tuesday (Night) 20 Feb – Cranbourne Thursday (Day) 22 Feb – Sale Saturday (Twilight) 24 Feb – Traralgon Thursday (Day) 8 Mar – Sale Tuesday (Night) 13 Mar – Cranbourne Thursday (Day) 15 Mar – Sale Tuesday (Night) 20 Mar – Traralgon Thursday (Day) 22 Mar – Sale Tuesday (Night) 27 Mar – Traralgon

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About GOTBA

The AGM is usually held on Sunday evening late November each year. All members are encouraged to attend as a review of the year’s work will be presented and New Committee members are elected for the next year.

Annual General Meetings

Adoption

GOTBA encourages all owners to have a retirement plan in place before breeding a litter or purchasing a puppy. While we all hope our greyhounds have a long and successful career, sometimes things don’t quite work out and retirement happens sooner than desired. Much better to be prepared.

Today’s greyhounds are purpose bred for racing but anyone who has been involved in breeding and racing knows that greyhounds can make sensational family pets once they have completed the transition from kennel life. Most take to family life enthusiastically, especially if it involves the couch!

Greyhounds Are for Life

The chief aim of the Greyhound Owners Trainers and Breeders Association of Victoria (GOTBA) Inc. is to safeguard and promote the interests of its members on important industry matters, and to improve outcomes for participants and greyhounds alike.

Fanta Bale—winner of The G1 Sky Racing Australia Cup 2017 Photograph courtesy of BlueStream Pictures

Promoting the welfare of all greyhounds as well as improving participant education and skills is a major part of this aim.

In Victoria, we are very lucky to have several private adoption groups that will assist in finding homes for retired greyhounds, in addition to GAP. Please support these greyt groups!

GRV owns and runs the very successful Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP) which has kennel facilities at Seymour, Ballarat & Baxter. Visit the website www.gap.grv.org.au

Gippsland Greyhounds is located in East Gippsland and whilst only young, also have a great track record with finding homes for retirees. Visit the website www.gippslandgreyhounds.com

Greyhound Safety Net (GSN) has been established for many years and is located in Melbourne’s South East. It has an excellent track record of successful re-homing and adoption.

Visit the website www.greyhoundsafetynet.org

A strong GOTBA is vital in keeping GRV accountable and must remain so to maintain a healthy Victorian greyhound industry.

It is vitally important for all Owners, Trainers and Breeders to become members and add their voice to the GOTBA.

Contact them for assistance, information or to volunteer. The private groups are always looking for temporary or emergency housing, especially for greyhounds recovering from de-sexing surgery so anyone with a spare kennel for a couple of weeks who could donate the kennel & time to look after a recovering retiree would be welcomed.

The GOTBA has a proud history of representing the interests of it’s member owners, trainers and breeders. Much of the work done is behind the scenes without a lot of fanfare and requires consulting with GRV and various Government Departments such as Planning and Agriculture, amongst others. Many great racing people have donated their time and energy to work for GOTBA and it’s members over the years. It is because of their effort and passion for the sport and it’s people that the GOTBA is widely recognised and respected as a vitally important Industry Stakeholder.

Getting in touch with Committee Members to ask for help or offer feedback, assistance or ideas is easy: • Send an email to gotbav@gmail.com • Send a letter to PO Box 831 Pakenham 3810 • Ring 0423 357 620 to leave a message requesting a call back

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Q & A WITH THE ICG’S BRIAN JONES

By Andrew Copley Q. Tell us a bit about yourself I live in Lara and I’m married to Linda and have an and adult son, Darren. I have had my own business for the past 26 years, providing on road field services, Australia wide, to the legal profession. I am heavily involved in Geelong cricket and am currently Secretary of the Umpires Association.

Q. How and when did you get involved in greyhound racing?

My first winner as an owner was Black Neveelk in 1976 at the old grass Warrnambool track. Back then I couldn't afford to be involved in thoroughbreds so greyhounds became the next option.

Q. What experience do you have in the sport?

Like most hobbyists I have done pretty much everything including breeding, training, breaking, been a Geelong GRC Director, ICG Member and a long term GRV Ear Brander.

Q. Best dogs you’ve been associated with?

We haven't bred many litters, but our best litter won a few races at Olympic Park in the old days. It is difficult when you only have one or two dogs in work but we trained Riverboat Sam (won six night races at Sandown) and Judge Galore, who won about 20 races.

Q. Biggest thrill/s in greyhound racing?

We always get pleasure out of winning a race with a dog that has already been tried and rejected elsewhere.

Q. Your thoughts on greyhound racing in Victoria?

GRV have got some things right, but also got some things not quite right. The industry still survives, so we should be thankful for that. Victoria is easily the best state to race in with great rewards for participants, but I will say that the abundance of new rules/regulations has become very tiresome for most participants. I think it is time we all take a step back, take a deep breath and revisit exactly where greyhound racing is heading.

Q. When and why did you join the ICG? I felt that after 40 odd years in greyhounds, and having done most

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Q. How have you found your experiences on the ICG so far?

I got told by many people that it would be a waste of time, but I must say that I have been pleasantly surprised at how much GRV do listen to the ICG. There are protocols involved, and plenty of documents to read, but it is far from a waste of time.

saturDAY 3 FEBRuary First prizes: $5,000

Final TWILIGHT

saturDAY 10 FEBRuary First prize: $47,000

2018 GROUP 2 - 460 METRES

Other features on Cranbourne Cup night: VICTORIA CUP (699M), THE VAN ETCHTELD (311M)

Please refer to the Racing Calendar for prize money & conditions

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W H AT A Y E A R F O R

VICTORIAN 2017 Greyhound Racing Last year was one of the busiest and most eventful for the sport in Victoria in many decades.

New racing carnivals, another million-dollar dog, great racing delivered by the 13 clubs and a renewed focus on coursing.

2017 also saw community and adoption days bringing together greyhound lovers across the State, a new family fun program, a record number of retired racers finding their forever homes and the video series Greyhounds are My Life profiling the people of Victoria’s greyhound racing community.

Off the track, the reform journey continued, positioning the sport for a thriving and sustainable future with major infrastructure works, revised rules to improve animal welfare and integrity and a new strategic approach for the clubs working together to promote the sport.

H E R E W E LO O K B AC K AT S O M E O F T H E

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FEBRUARY

Warragul Cup: The inaugural $800,000 Gippsland Carnival continued with its second leg, the Warragul Cup on 28 January where NSW superstar Ando’s Mac beat Aston Bolero to claim the $47,000 first prize.

Cranbourne Cup: Lara trainer Anita Courts, cracked her first Country Cup win with Crackerjack Choc in the Cranbourne Cup, the third leg of the Gippsland Carnival on February 11.

Silver Chief: Lightning Frank claimed his second Group 1 win in the Silver Chief invitational sprint at the Meadows on 7 January.

Australia Cup Carnival: A feast of great racing with $1.2 million up for grabs at The Meadows over three nights. Burn One Down won the Group 1 Zoom Top, Fanta Bale dominated the Group 1 Rookie Rebel invitational and Lightning Frank took out the Group 1 Temlee, all on 18 February.

Greyhound Adoption Day: On 8 January, 48 greyhounds found loving homes at the first GAP Adoption Day of the year at GAP Seymour.

MARCH

Australia Cup Carnival: A great finish to the Carnival on 4 March with Trip To Eden winning the Group 1 Super Stayers the and Fanta Bale making the Cup itself her third Group 1 win at The Meadows.

Greyhound Adoption Day: GAP’s second adoption day of the year on 5 March at Sandown saw more than 35 greyhounds re-homed.

Catch on to Coursing: The first two events on the 2017 coursing calendar were Catch on to Coursing race meetings at Lang Lang on Sunday, April 2 followed by Longwood on 9 April.

Chase for Charity: Greyhound Racing Victoria’s Chase for Charity kicked off on 5 April with Croc Media’s experts casting their weekend greyhound racing tips to raise money for charity.

Greyhound Holiday Fun Days: During the April 2017 school holidays, the Greyhound Holiday Fun Days attracted around 2,000 children from local communities to 10 Victorian clubs to enjoy free entertainment, rides, Easter egg hunts and show bags and to meet both racing greyhounds and those up for adoption.

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Traralgon Cup: After a very successful first three legs, the Gippsland Carnival came to a thrilling conclusion with the Group 2 Traralgon Cup on 25 March, won by local dog, Jesaulenko who was also crowned the Gippsland Champion Sprinter, along with Stocktake chosen as the Gippsland Champion Stayer.

Greyhound Community Day: Close to 700 people and 200 greyhounds turned up for the Greyhound Community Day held at The Meadows on 2 April to enjoy educational vet talks, dog grooming, music, food and racetrack tours.

JANUARY 2018

GAP 21st Birthday: A large crowd, including GAP founders, Mel Tochner and Anita Smith, and the Minister for Racing, Martin Pakula, joined dozens of greyhounds for a walk through Flagstaff Gardens to celebrate GAP’s 21st birthday on March 17.

APRIL

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JUNE

Greyhound Adoption Day: More than 500 people attended the Adoption Day at the Meadows on 8 June where 63 greyhounds found their forever homes.

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Warrnambool Cup: Held on 3 May, the Warrnambool Cup was won by Leo’s Gift and Warrnambool’s popular May racing carnival spilled over to Wannon Park on Cup night with around 2000 people celebrating including the Minister for Racing, Martin, former Premier and Minister for Racing Denis Napthine and local State and Federal MPs.

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Bendigo Cup: On 7 July, Landmark won the Group 2 Bendigo Cup Final while the Ready 2 Race mid-year bonus race at Bendigo was taken out by Lucky Love.

Werribee Cup: Johnnie Red won his 7th coursing victory at the Noel Ryan Memorial Werribee Cup at Longwood on May 14.

Sandown Cup: At Sandown Park on 25 May, Fanta Bale won the Sandown Cup, becoming the first greyhound to win at group one level over the sprint, middle and long distances while Maja Mahi Mahi took out the Group One Sapphire Crown and Black Mumbo won the Group One Harrison-Dawson.

Women on Track: The Healesville Greyhound Racing Association hosted its annual Celebrating Women on Track event on 16 July, drawing more than 100 attendees for a day and presenting the Women on Track Award for service to the industry to veterinarian Dr Barbara Backhoy.

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

Victorian Greyhound Awards: The 2016-17 Victorian Greyhound Awards were held at Sandown Greyhound Racing Club on 18 August where Fanta Bale was awarded the Victorian Greyhound of the Year and Stayer of the Year while Striker Light was judged Victorian Sprinter of the Year. Barry Smith, Jan Wilson and El Grand Senor were inducted into the Hall of Fame. Ron Hawkswell was awarded the Ken Carr Medal and Robbie Britton received the Ned Bryant ‘Silver Fox’ Award.

Greyhound trainers Narelle and Kevin Podmore received the GRV Welfare Award.

Father’s Day: More than 400 people attended the Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club’s inaugural Father’s Day event on September 1.

Waterloo Cup: Australia’s premier coursing event, the Waterloo Cup, was run at Longwood on 26-27August, where Better Than This became the first greyhound in a century to win back to back Cups.

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Greyhound Adoption Day: On 27 August, the first greyhound adoption day held in Bendigo saw 20 greyhounds find new homes.

Healesville Cup: Australia’s leading straight track event, the Healesville Cup was won on 10 September by Zinzan Brooke.

Speedstar: On 10 September at Sandown Park, Bewildering was crowned Australia’s fastest dog at the Speed Star match race series.

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Girls Night Out: Hundreds turned out for a Girls Night Out event at The Meadows on 19 August which raised $10,000 for the Look Good Feel Better Foundation – a group dedicated to helping people manage the appearance-related side-effects of cancer.

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Royal Melbourne Show: GAP once again had a stand at the Royal Melbourne Show from 17-27 September where GAP volunteers and greyhounds were joined by GAP Ambassador, Bernie Vince.

Sport Stars Night: The Meadows hosted a Sport Stars Night on 23 September, featuring Ian Cohen as MC and a star-studded panel comprising footballers Brent Harvey and Lindsay Thomas, netballer Madi Robinson, cricketer James Pattinson and AFLW’s Moana Hope.

Geelong Cup: Queensland superstar Thirty Talks won the 2017 Group 2 Geelong Gold Cup on 27 October with a brilliant come-from-behind performance against all odds.

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OCTOBER

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Topgun: Victorian star Up Hill Jill claimed victory in the Group 1 Sky Racing Topgun at The Meadows on 28 October.

Greyhound Adoption Day: GAP’s Sandown Adoption Day on 21 October saw 32 greyhounds walking out the door to new homes.

The Great Chase: Community groups working with the aged and intellectually disabled across Victoria received $50,000 through the TAB Great Chase community days held at clubs around the state and at the Great Chase Grand Final at The Meadows on 25 October.

NOVEMBER

Greyhound Community Day: GRV’s third Greyhound Community Day at The Meadows on 12 November attracted around 700 people and 300 greyhounds to socialise and enjoy track tours, vet talks, dog washing, dental checks, live music and free kids’ activities.

DECEMBER

Ready2Race: The Ready2 Race auction at Bendigo on 18 November saw buyers invest $322,600 in 74 greyhounds at an average price of Greyhound Adoption Day: 32 retired racers found new homes at $4,359 per dog, up on $4,284 in 2016. the Geelong Adoption Day on 3 December, taking the number of greyhounds adopted out through GAP to over 1,300 for 2017.

Chase for Charity: GRV’s inaugural Chase for Charity wrapped up on 18 November after raising almost $40,000 for organisations the Victorian Men’s Shed Association, Dogs for Kids with Disabilities and Ronald McDonald House Charities

Gippsland Carnival: The second Gippsland Carnival, which brings together the 2017 Sale Cup and 2018 Traralgon, Warragul and Cranbourne Cups for a feast of regional racing was launched on 7 December in Traralgon.

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Melbourne Cup: Aston Dee Bee won the world’s richest and most prestigious greyhound race, the Melbourne Cup on 24 November at Sandown.

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Million Dollar Dog: Winning the Group 1 Bold Trease race on 24 November saw Fanta Bale becoming the third greyhound in the world to win $1 million in prizemoney, joining Fernando Bale and Dyna Double One as one of the sport’s all-time greats.

Sale Cup: The first leg of the second Gippsland Carnival kicked off with the Sale Cup on Boxing Day where Quick Jagger beat favourite Fanta Bale to win $75,000 in front of an audience of thousands.

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3 DAY ADOPTION EVENT Friday 12 January | Saturday 13 January | Sunday 14 January |

10am – 3pm 10am – 3pm 10am – 3pm

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WE COULDN’T DO IT WITHOUT YOU…

By Phil Weir

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here’s an old cliché about dogs being only as good as their owners; if that’s true we had the best of both gathered on Sunday December 10.

More than 100 GAP volunteers brought their four-legged mates to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne so GRV could say “thank you”.

In its 21st year, the GAP program broke all records for adoptions, notching up 1314 in 2016-2017 as well as 515 greyhounds fostered, and it simply couldn’t have been done without the generous dedication from GAP volunteers. Many travel long distances and give up their own time just to show off their greyhounds and talk to people; at regional shows, expos, adoption days, race meetings and wherever they are invited.

After so many, Debbie has seen all personalities. “They do have their individual character traits, but they are all beautiful.”

“I still cry every time we say goodbye to a dog, but I know they’re going off to a new exciting part of their lives.”

Fostering and volunteering represent vital periods in the life of a greyhound; being prepared, and then spending their days being adored. GRV is fortunate have so many dedicated people. To you all: Thank you.

Likewise, our devoted army of fosterers were recognised for their vital – and often emotional – roles in the socialisation of greyhounds; setting them up for life as a pet.

GRV CEO Alan Clayton thanked the supporters and made it clear; “we couldn’t do it without you”.

Recognition also for those who had gone over and above expectation, like Mike and Debbie Payne; who were surprised with a plaque acknowledging their 100th greyhound foster.

According to Debbie, “Fostering is just so rewarding. We get so much out of caring for these beautiful dogs, even if it is only for a short time.”

The Paynes met their first greyhound, seven-year-old Arnie, when their original choice – an Irish Wolfhound – wasn’t available. “Since then we’ve loved every one of them; we’re picking up number 100 this weekend.”

Debbie Payne with Santa and her greyhound Tom

GRV CEO Alan Clayton with Mike and Debbie Payne

GREYHOUND FIRST AID TRAINING SEMINAR

By Gavin Goble

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RV are excited to announce the introduction of a new program entitled Greyhound First Aid Training - Recognising Illness and Injury early in 2018.

Locations and dates for the on-track seminar series will be published on the Care and Standards Webpage in the new year.

The program will commence with a short on-track seminar in February introducing key information about recognising illness and injury in greyhounds and offering first aid. This will be followed by a series of free ½ -1 day workshops, commencing in the second half of year, where participants can learn more about: • the signs and symptoms of common greyhound illnesses and injuries, • how best to offer first aid, and • when to seek veterinary attention.

If successful, GRV will look to expanding on the program to offer new workshops on illness, injury and first aid over the coming years.

The aim is to build a comprehensive program to support all participants in (1) recognising illness and injury in greyhounds and (2) offering appropriate first aid and/or seeking veterinary treatment.

General Manager Animal Welfare Gavin Goble

GEOFF DAWSON NAMED SANDOWN INAUGURAL PATRON

By Mick Floyd

Geoff Dawson thanks the 2017 Melbourne Cup crowd

“In my time on the Board I’ve had the pleasure of working with many people with a deep love of greyhounds and greyhound racing, and I’m proud to call many of them my friends,” Geoff Dawson said.

Mr Dawson joined the SGRC Board in 1979 and became Chairman in 1987. During Mr Dawson’s chairmanship, a number of major developments and initiatives have been implemented including the opening of Greyhound Entertainment, the construction of the kennel block, rebuild of the track and redevelopment of the Henry Harrison Grandstand.

Deputy Chairman Neil Brown has been announced as Mr Dawson’s replacement as the Sandown Greyhound Racing Club Chairman.

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In addition to continued improvement in infrastructure at the track, Mr Dawson has overseen the development of Sandown’s racing calendar which now features some of the sport’s most exciting and innovative racing events, including the Launching Pad, the Speed Star, and the world’s richest greyhound race, the TAB Melbourne Cup.

JANUARY 2018

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ollowing a 30-year tenure, Sandown Greyhound Racing Club Chairman Geoff Dawson announced his retirement from the board on Melbourne Cup night in November.

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GAP Testing Dates

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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 January to March 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.

LOCATION

TESTING DAY

TIME

GAP/Seymour

Monday, 8 January 2018 (FULL)

9.00am to 12.00pm

GAP/Seymour

Tuesday, 9 January 2018 (FULL)

9.00am to 12.00pm

Sandown

Monday, 15 January 2018 (FULL)

10.00am to 1.00pm

Meadows

Tuesday, 16 January 2018 (FULL)

9.30am to 12.30pm

Ballarat

Wednesday, 17 January 2018 (FULL)

9.00am to 12.00pm

GAP/Seymour

Monday, 22 January 2018 (FULL)

9.00am to 12.00pm

Sale

Tuesday, 23 January 2018 (FULL)

9.30am to 12.30pm

Ballarat

Wednesday, 24 January 2018 (FULL)

9.00am to 12.00pm

Shepparton

Monday, 29 January 2018 (FULL)

9.30am to 12.30pm

GAP/Seymour

Tuesday, 30 January 2018

9.00am to 12.00pm

Warrnambool

Wednesday, 31 January 2018

10.00am to 1.00pm

Bendigo

Monday, 5 February 2018

10.30am to 1.30pm

Meadows

Tuesday, 6 February 2018

9.30am to 12.30pm

Ballarat

Wednesday, 7 February 2018

9.00am to 12.00pm

Sandown

Monday, 12 February 2018

10.00am to 1.00pm

GAP/Seymour

Tuesday, 13 February 2018

9.00am to 12.00pm

Cranbourne

Tuesday, 13 February 2018

10.00am to 1.00pm

GAP/Seymour

Monday, 19 February 2018

9.00am to 12.00pm

Sale

Tuesday, 20 February 2018

9.30am to 12.30pm

Ballarat

Wednesday, 21 February 2018

9.00am to 12.00pm

Sandown

Monday, 26 February 2018

10.00am to 1.00pm

Meadows

Tuesday, 27 February 2018

9.30am to 12.30pm

Ballarat

Wednesday, 28 February 2018

9.00am to 12.00pm

Shepparton

Monday, 5 March 2018

9.30am to 12.30pm

GAP/Seymour

Tuesday, 6 March 2018

9.00am to 12.00pm

Warrnambool

Wednesday, 7 March 2018

10.00am to 1.00pm

Meadows

Tuesday, 13 March 2018

9.30am to 12.30pm

Ballarat

Wednesday, 14 March 2018

9.00am to 12.00pm

gapbooking@grv.org.au

GAP/Seymour

Monday, 19 March 2018

9.00am to 12.00pm

Sale

Tuesday, 20 March 2018

9.30am to 12.30pm

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.

Cranbourne

Tuesday, 20 March 2018

10.00am to 1.00pm

Sandown

Monday, 26 March 2018

10.00am to 1.00pm

Pre-entry Assessment Booking Number:

03 8329 1100

Pre-entry Assessment email:

CROWDS TURN UP FOR A GREAT GREYHOUND ADOPTION DAY

By Suzanne McKenzie

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Narre Warren family has opened their doors to not one but two pet greyhounds following GAP’s final Adoption Day of the year, 3 December, that saw all 32 greyhounds go to new homes.

Ailsa and James Atkins and children Madelyn, Jack and Vanessa had two extra passengers in their car on the drive home on following the 3 December Geelong Greyhound Adoption Day, with Moo Moo and Timmy accompanying them for the ride.

The family stopped in Ringwood on their way home to see Ailsa’s mum, with the black and white Moo Moo and Timmy.

“It was mum’s birthday. Every year we buy her some sort of little black and white cow, so we’ll hand Moo Moo over and say here’s your birthday present,” Ailsa said, quickly adding “but we’re taking her with us when we leave.”

“She was destined to come home with us.”

GAP greyhounds with Geelong Volunteers.

Madelyn, James, Jack, Ailsa and Vanessa with their greyhounds Timmy and Moo Moo

Jack and Madelyn are claiming a dog each and straight away began customising the names to Missy Moo Moo and Tiger.

There was excitement about Timmy’s racing past – first-place for his one and only race.

Why adopt two greyhounds?

“Friends are fostering a greyhound and I just fell in love with them. I’ve been watching GAP’s website to look at the greyhounds that were going to be here (at Geelong). Every day it was the first thing that came up on my computer screen – and if you’re going to house train one you might as well house train two.”

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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

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

JANUARY 2018

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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SALE SYNDICATE READY 2 RACE BARGAIN While there’s no such thing as a sure thing when it comes to greyhound racing, the Sale syndicates have had a strong track record to date.

“Anybody who has been in our syndicates so far have made a handsome profit, although we can give no guarantees. The only guarantee we give is that we will give people the chance to enjoy the thrill of racing their own dog at a minimal cost,” Dooley said.

Des Dooley with Ready 2 Race purchases Bindi and Salegraze

by Luke Holmesby

A

s the long-standing manager of the Sale Greyhound Racing Club, Des Dooley is one of the strongest advocates for greyhound racing in the Gippsland region.

Dooley, who recently clocked up half a century in the greyhound racing game, knows that talking up the sport is not enough and puts his money where his mouth is at every opportunity.

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Dooley’s most recent investment in the sport came in November’s Ready 2 Race sales where he led a syndicate involved in the Sale club.

“It’s the sixth syndicate to be run by the club. Syndicate members subscribe $200 per share and the club appoints trustees to purchase race dogs on the members behalf,” Dooley said.

“It’s a very professionally run set-up and everyone involved gets a lot of enjoyment out of it, it’s a great bonding experience.”

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The latest acquisitions have been two female greyhounds named Bindi and Salegraze Fantasy – both of whom have strong bloodlines, have been reared by the highly-credentialed Bartolo family and will be trained by Devon Meadows trainer Chris Johannsen.

Bindi had a poor start in both trials when on show at Ready 2 Race but showed enough potential to warrant purchasing while Salegraze Fantasy is considered to be one of the bargain buys of the auction at just $3000.

“Greyhound Racing Victoria recently brought in a boosted prize money arrangement which makes the sport more lucrative than ever for potential owners,” Dooley said.

“There has been a big focus from GRV and the Victorian Government on ensuring Victorian greyhound racing has a long and prosperous future and I believe there has never been a better time to be involved in our sport."

HAVE YOUR SAY: DRAFT PENALTY GUIDELINES – GREYHOUND WELFARE

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reyhound Racing Victoria is seeking your comment on its draft Penalty Guidelines – Greyhound Welfare 2018.

A six-week consultation period will end on 2 February.

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Past purchases through Ready 2 Race and private contacts through the Sale network have seen success stories such as Salegreys Verto which finished runner up in the Group 1 Silver Chief as well as Salegreys Iscool, Salegreys Tabaret, Cornish Lady, Salegreys Gold and Salegreys Power who all went on to have metropolitan success.

The draft guidelines, which update the current guidelines, put forward a range of penalties for welfare offences committed within the greyhound racing industry.

Once finalised, the new guidelines will assist GRV when making decisions about penalties under the rules of racing. The guidelines are not binding on the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board or VCAT, but will inform GRV’s approach when making submissions to these bodies.

in line with community expectation, while allowing for discretion for incidents that are not as serious.

The guidelines are part of GRV’s commitment to a racing industry in which the safety and welfare of greyhounds comes first.

The review of the penalty guidelines falls within the wider penalty review that began in response to the Office of Racing Integrity Commissioner and Chief Veterinarian Officer reports in 2015. They also reflect the Government’s expectations regarding greyhound welfare and the additional animal welfare functions GRV has through changes to the Racing Act 1958 in early 2016.

The guidelines cover five categories of offences ranging up to the most serious, Category 5 offences, which relate to intentionally causing harm to a greyhound.

Welfare offences will continue to be considered based on the specific circumstances of each individual case. Aggravating and mitigating factors, such as prior offences, remorse, cooperation, and action taken, will also be considered when making a recommendation as to the appropriate penalty.

GRV publishes guidelines as part of our commitment to transparency and to ensure that participants and the public are aware of GRV’s expectations and compliance approach.

GRV has set out to develop guidelines that apply a strict approach to serious non-compliance, deter inappropriate activities and are

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The draft guidelines and information on how you can provide feedback are available on the GRV website at:

JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED

Dr Mino crossing the line to win the Group Two Laurels

By Mick Floyd

J

udy and Bill McMahon registered their first group race win in 30 years of greyhound training when Dr Mino scored a stunning last-to-first victory in the Group 2 Laurels at Sandown Park on Thursday 14 December.

While a tardy start would typically put paid to a greyhound’s winning chances – especially when running just 5.42 to the first split in a group race final – handler Bill McMahon couldn’t have been happier to see his charge fall out of the boxes, believing it was her best chance to avoid trouble and capitalise on the greyhound’s strength.

“I was happy as Larry when she missed the kick.

She had to miss the kick,” he told Sky Racing’s Dave Carlson.

“Once we got through the catching pen (the first time) I thought we were home, especially with those two dogs in front, I was pretty confident we could catch them.”

Dr Mino burst onto the racing scene in October when she went through the rich Vic Breeders series undefeated. Last night’s win was her fifth from 10 career starts – all at Sandown Park – and took her career prize money beyond $72,000. The result for the husband and wife team was particularly pleasing given that, with the assistance of their five kids, the family does all of the work to get their home bred pups to the track.

“She’s been super from day 1 when we broke her in. The Vic Breeders was the target, then everything played out from there.

It’s a good start to her career.”

Added Judy, “the kids get a lot out of it as well because they do so much of the work with them when they’re pups, bringing them up through the ranks and handling them in the kennels. There’s some excited people in the family right now.”

The objective of these sessions is to help participants with the Victorian Government’s planning amendments for greyhound facilities.

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

The intended structure of the session is: • 1 hr presentation from independent planning experts • 1 hr question and answer panel session with planning experts and participants • 1 hr informal discussion Nibbles to be provided by the Clubs

The Traralgon Racing Club

8/01/2018 at 5pm

10/01/2018 at 5pm

invite you to a Planning Permit session on

For catering purposes please RSVP with Geelong on 5275 2298

For catering purposes please RSVP with Traralgon on 5174 2135

The Cranbourne Racing Club

The Bendigo Racing Club

16/01/2018 at 5pm

18/01/2018 at 5pm

invite you to a Planning Permit session on For catering purposes please RSVP with Cranbourne on 5996 2393

invite you to a Planning Permit session on For catering purposes please RSVP with Bendigo on 5449 3322

GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA

The Geelong Racing Club

invite you to a Planning Permit session on

JANUARY 2018

Planning Permit Sessions

25

JANUARY

RACING CALENDAR

RACING CALENDAR

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

DATE

Mon, 1 Jan

TIME SLOT TRACK

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

25000

Restricted Win Heat 515 (1 - 4 Wins)(Final SAP 7/1)

515

1405

450

1405

Night

TRA

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

GEL

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(250+ Ranking)

WBL

Restricted Win 450 (Bitches Only)(1 - 4 Wins)

Provincial Full Stakes

S/E Veteran 460

460

1405

Mixed 6/7 Heat 400

400

1405

Night

WGL

Day

MEP

Twilight

SHP

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Full Stakes)

BAL

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

CRN TRA

Twilight

SHP

Night

SAN

Night Day Twilight Fri, 5 Jan Night

Twilight

Night

1405 1325

GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Heat 520 (Vic Bred Only)

520

1405

GDR Special Event 595

595

3295

Mixed 6/7 Final 525 (VICGREYS)

525

1650

Grade 5 Heat 525

525

1405

Super VICGREYS Series - S/E Heat 390 (Maidens Ineligible)(Vic Bred Only)

390

1650

S/E Veteran 450 (VICGREYS)(250+ Ranking)

450

1405

515

6260

515

12000

WBL

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 390 (Vic Bred Only)

390

1405

HVL

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(250+ Ranking)

BEN

Mixed 6/7 Final 425 (VICGREYS)

425

1650

GEL

GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 400 (Vic Bred Only)

400

1325

WGL

WBL

MEA

Day SAP Twilight

525 525

Cranbourne To Sandown - S/E Final 515 (No City Wins)

HVL Sun, 7 Jan

Grade 5 No Penalty 525 (250+ Ranking) Maiden Heat 525

Grade 5 Final 515

Sat, 6 Jan

GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA

515

SAP

Day

26

Shootout - S/E Group 3 515 (Nominate through Sandown - Close Dec 22 at 9am)

Twilight

Night

Mon, 8 Jan

WINNER

BAL

Tues, 2 Jan

Thu, 4 Jan

DISTANCE

Day

Twilight

Wed, 3 Jan

TITLE OF EVENT

SLE

Warragul Cup - S/E Heat 460

460

5000

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

450

7500

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

450

7500

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

390

5000

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

450

5000

Grade 5 Final 525

525

6260

Grade 5 Heat 600

600

5750

Damsels Dash - Grade 5 Final 525 (Bitches Only) (VICGREYS)

525

12000

Silver Chief - S/E Group 1 525 (Dogs Only)(Whelped on/after 1 Sep 2015)

525

100000

Special Event 350 (VICGREYS)

350

950

Restricted Win Heat 300 (1 - 4 Wins)

300

825

Restricted Win Final 515 (1 - 4 Wins)(Final SAP 7/1)

515

6260

Grade 5 Heat 515 (200+ Ranking)

515

1405

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

440

4200

Maiden Heat 440

440

1325

Day

BAL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Twilight

TRA

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(250+ Ranking)

Night

SHP

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

GEL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Twilight Tue, 9 Jan Night

HOR WGL

Mixed 6/7 Heat 410

410

1405

Mixed 6/7 Final 400 (VICGREYS)

400

1650

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 400 (Vic Bred Only)

400

1405

Wed, 10 Jan

TIME SLOT TRACK Day

MEP

Twilight

BEN

Night

BAL CRN

Day Twilight

TRA SHP

Thurs, 11 Jan SAN Night

WBL

Day

HVL

Twilight

WBL

Fri, 12 Jan GEL Night MEA

Mixed 6/7 Heat 525

525

1405

Grade 5 No Penalty 525 (250+ Ranking)

525

1405

450

8500

Provincial Half Stakes (Preference Given To Maidens) Anniversary Trophy - Special Event 450 (VICGREYS) GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 450 (Vic Bred Only)

450

1405

GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Final 520 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS)

520

4000

Grade 5 Final 525 (VICGREYS)

525

1650

GRV VIC BRED Series - S/E Heat 650 (Less Than $25000)(Vic Bred Only)

650

1900

Super VICGREYS Series - S/E Final 390 (Maidens Ineligible)(Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS)

390

1650

Grade 5 Final 515 (200+ Ranking)

515

6260

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 390 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS)

390

3050

Maiden Heat 390

390

1325

S/E Veteran 350

350

825

GDR Restricted Win 650 (1 - 4 Wins)

650

2925

GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Semi Final 400 (Vic Bred Only)

400

1405

S/E Veteran 400 (VICGREYS)

400

1405

Maiden Final 525

525

5000

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(250+ Ranking)

LEGEND BAL

CLUBS Ballarat

Grade 5 Final 600

600

12000

GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 425 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)

425

1405

Warragul Cup - S/E Group 2 460

460

47000

GEL

Geelong

Night

WGL

Grade 5 Heat 460 (Final WGL 23/1)

460

1405

HOR

Horsham

Distance Challenge - Special Event 680 (Maidens Ineligible)(VICGREYS)

680

10000

HVL

Healesville

Queens Of Healesville - S/E Heat 350 (Bitches Only)

350

825

MEA

Meadows

Day SAP

825

SHP

825

SLE

Sale

TRA

Traralgon

GDR Restricted Win 595 (0 - 3 Wins)(No City Wins)

595

2925

Grade 5 Heat 595

595

1620

440

1405

525

1325

410

1650

BAL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Twilight

TRA

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

Night

SHP

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

GEL

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(250+ Ranking)

HOR

Mixed 6/7 Final 410 (VICGREYS) GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 400 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS)

400

3050

460

1405

MEP

Restricted Win Heat 525 (1 - 4 Wins)

525

1405

BEN

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking) GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 450 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS)

450

3050

Novice Grade 7 660

660

2925

GDR Restricted Win 699 (1 - 4 Wins)

699

2925

S/E Veteran 520 (VICGREYS)

520

1405

Maiden Heat 311

311

1325

Twilight

BAL

Wed, 17 Jan Night

CRN WGL

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(250+ Ranking) GRV VIC BRED Series - S/E Final 650 (Less Than $25000)(Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS)

650

5000

Twilight

SHP

Shepparton To The Meadows - S/E Heat 450 (No City Wins)

450

1650

S/E Veteran 390 (250+ Ranking)

390

1405

SAN

Grade 5 Final 595

595

7200

390

1405

WBL

Maiden Final 390 (VICGREYS)

Day

HVL

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(250+ Ranking)

Twilight

BEN

GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Final 425 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS)

425

4000

GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Final 400 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS)

400

7500

Fri, 19 Jan

GEL Night SLE

WGL Warragul WBL

Warrnambool

MEP

Meadows (Provincial)

SAP

Sandown Park (Provincial)

DISTANCE RACING

VICBRED

RANK LIMIT

Day

Night

Shepparton

570+

Restricted Win Heat 460 (1 - 4 Wins)

Day

SAN Sandown Park

350

Day

WGL

Cranbourne

300

Maiden Final 440 (VICGREYS)

Night

Bendigo

CRN

Kings Of Healesville - S/E Heat 350 (Dogs Only)

SLE

Tues, 16 Jan

BEN

Restricted Win Final 300 (1 - 4 Wins)(VICGREYS)

Twilight

Twilight

Thu, 18 Jan

WINNER

BEN

HVL

Mon, 15 Jan

DISTANCE

Twilight Sat, 13 Jan

Sun, 14 Jan

TITLE OF EVENT

JANUARY

DATE

RACING CALENDAR

RACING CALENDAR

Mixed 6/7 Heat 460

460

1405

Grade 5 No Penalty 440 (250+ Ranking)

440

1405

Restricted Win 440 (Bitches Only)(1 - 4 Wins)(VICGREYS)(2 Races)

440

1405

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.

27

JANUARY

RACING CALENDAR

RACING CALENDAR DATE

TIME SLOT TRACK Twilight

Sat, 20 Jan

Night

TRA MEA

HVL Sun, 21 Jan

Day

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

SAP

Mon, 22 Jan

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

GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA

525

5000

Mixed 6/7 Final 525

525

6260

Grade 5 Heat 525

525

5000

Special Event 300

300

950

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 350 (Vic Bred Only)(Final HVL 26/1) Queens Of Healesville - S/E Final 350 (Bitches Only)(VICGREYS) Kings Of Healesville - S/E Final 350 (Dogs Only)(VICGREYS)

350 350 350

825 2100 2100

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

515

1405

Maiden Heat 515

515 440

1325 1405

Dave Hodgson Tribute - Grade 5 Heat 395

395

1405

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

525

1405

485

1405

Day

BAL

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

Twilight

TRA SHP

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

GEL

Provincial Half Stakes (Preference Given To Maidens)

HOR

GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 485 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)

Night

WGL

Day

MEP

Twilight

BEN

Restricted Win Final 460 (1 - 4 Wins)(VICGREYS)

460

1650

Grade 5 Final 460 (VICGREYS)(Final WGL 23/1)

460

1650

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 525 (Vic Bred Only)

525

1405

Restricted Win 525 (Bitches Only)(1 - 4 Wins)

525

1405

Maiden Final 311 (VICGREYS)

311

1405

Super VICGREYS Series - Grade 5 Heat 520 (Vic Bred Only)

520

1405

WBL

Mixed 6/7 Heat 390

390

1405

Day

WGL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Twilight

BAL

S/E Veteran 450 (VICGREYS)

450

1405

SAN

Maiden Final 515 Maidment Memorial - Group Listed 595

515 595

5000 15000

Australia Day Sprint - Group Listed 515

515

15000

Grade 5 No Penalty 450 (250+ Ranking)(2 Races) (VICGREYS)

450

1405

Night

Thu, 25 Jan

CRN

Night SHP Day

Twilight

HVL

Twilight

Maiden Heat 390

390

1325

Kings Vs Queens - Special Event 350 (VICGREYS)(Top 4 From Kings & Top 4 From Queens)

350

6260

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 350 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS)(Final HVL 26/1)

350

3050

410

1405

Grade 5 No Penalty 410 (VICGREYS)(2 Races)(250+ Ranking)

410

1405

GEL

Mixed 6/7 Final 460 (VICGREYS)

460

1650

Shepparton To The Meadows - S/E Final 525 (No City Wins)

525

6260

MEA

Restricted Win Final 525 (1 - 4 Wins)

525

6260

Grade 5 Final 525 (VICGREYS)

525

12000

BEN

GDR Restricted Win 660 (1 - 4 Wins)(VICGREYS)

660

2925

HOR

Sat, 27 Jan Night

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Restricted Win 410 (Bitches Only)(1 - 4 Wins)(VICGREYS)(2 Races) Fri, 26 Jan

Night

28

Traralgon Cup - S/E Heat 525

Mixed 6/7 Heat 440

Tue, 23 Jan

TRA

HVL Day

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

525

7500

Traralgon Cup - S/E Group 2 525

525

47000

Special Event 525

525

2000

Dave Hodgson Tribute - Grade 5 Final 395 (VICGREYS)

395

1650

Traralgon Distance Cup - Special Event 665 (Maidens Ineligible)(VICGREYS)

665

10000

S/E Veteran 300

300

825

595

1620

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(250+ Ranking) Restricted Win Heat 595 (1 - 4 Wins)

SAP

Mon, 29 Jan

WINNER

SLE

Twilight

Sun, 28 Jan

DISTANCE

Twilight

Night

Wed, 24 Jan

TITLE OF EVENT

Grade 5 No Penalty 515 (250+ Ranking)

515

1405

440

1650

Twilight

SLE

Mixed 6/7 Final 440 (VICGREYS)

Day

BAL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Twilight

TRA

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(250+ Ranking)

Night

SHP

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

GEL Twilight Tues, 30 Jan

Wed, 31 Jan

HOR

4000

GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 410 (Vic Bred Only) S/E Veteran 400 (VICGREYS)(250+ Ranking)

410 400

1325 1405

Maiden Heat 400

400

1325

MEP

GDR Restricted Win 725 (0 - 4 Wins)

725

2925

Day

MEP

GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Heat 525 (Vic Bred Only)

525

1405

Twilight

SHP

Provincial Half Stakes (Preference given to Maidens)

CRN

Day

WGL

Twilight

SHP SAN

Night Day Twilight

WBL HVL BEN

Fri, 2 Feb GEL Night Twilight Night

TRA CRN MEA HVL

Day Sun, 4 Feb

SAP

Lil Dickie Oaks - S/E Heat 450 (Bitches Only)(Whelped on/after 1 Aug 2015)

450

1650

Super VICGREYS Series - Grade 5 Final 520 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS)

520

1650

Restricted Win Heat 520 (1 - 4 Wins)(Final CRN 10/2)

520

1405

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking) S/E Veteran 450 (VICGREYS)(250+ Ranking)

450

1405

Maiden Final 390 (VICGREYS)

390

1405

Restricted Win Final 595 (1 - 4 Wins) (VICGREYS)

595

7200

Mixed 6/7 Final 390 (VICGREYS)

390

1650

Grade 5 390 (Bitches Only)(2 Races) (VICGREYS)

390

1405

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

660

1620

BAL

Bendigo To The Meadows - Grade 5 Heat 500 (Bitches Only)

500

1405

BEN

Bendigo

CRN

Cranbourne

Restricted Win Heat 460 (1 - 4 Wins)

460

1405

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 525 (Vic Bred Only)

525

1405 1325

HVL

Healesville

5000

MEA

Meadows

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

525

9060

Special Event 350 (VICGREYS)

350

950

Maiden Heat 350

350

Grade 5 Heat 515

Sale Traralgon

515

1405

WGL Warragul

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

515

1405

GDR Special Event 650

650

3300

Restricted Win Heat 440 (1 - 4 Wins)

440

1405

TRA

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking) Rank Limit (Full Stakes)(250+ Ranking)

GEL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

BEN BAL

Night SLE Day

WGL

Twilight

SHP

Night

Shepparton

TRA

SHP

Twilight

SHP

825

Night

MEP

SAN Sandown Park SLE

Twilight

Day

Horsham

315

Provincial Half Stakes (Preference Given To Maidens)

WGL

Geelong

HOR

520

BAL

Night

GEL

Maiden Heat 315

Day

HOR

CLUBS Ballarat

Cranbourne Cup - S/E Heat 520

SLE

Tue, 6 Feb

LEGEND

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(250+ Ranking)

Twilight

Twilight

Thu, 8 Feb

485

Day

Thu, 1 Feb

Wed, 7 Feb

WINNER

WGL

BAL

Mon, 5 Feb

TITLE OF EVENT

Night

Night

Sat, 3 Feb

DISTANCE

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking) GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Final 485 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS)

january - FEBRUARY

TIME SLOT TRACK

RACING CALENDAR

RACING CALENDAR DATE

Warrnambool

MEP

Meadows (Provincial)

SAP

Sandown Park (Provincial)

570+ DISTANCE RACING

Cardross Memorial - Mixed 4/5 Heat 410 (No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only)

410

1405

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

410

1325

Maiden Final 400 (VICGREYS)

400

1405

Restricted Win 460 (Bitches Only)(1 - 4 Wins)(2 Races) (VICGREYS)

460

1405

Restricted Win Heat 600 (1 - 4 Wins)

600

1620

Grade 5 No Penalty 525 (250+ Ranking)

525

1405

Western Districts Derby - S/E Heat 450 (Dogs Only)(Whelped on/after 1 Aug 2015)

450

1650

Lil Dickie Oaks - S/E Final 450 (Bitches Only)(Whelped on/after 1 Aug 2015)(VICGREYS)

450

15000

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

Grade 5 No Penalty 440 (250+ Ranking)(3 Races) (VICGREYS)

440

1405

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

440

1405

650

3020

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) GDR Restricted Win 650 (0 - 4 Wins)

WBL

Mixed 6/7 Heat 450

450

1405

SAN

Grade 5 Final 515 (VICGREYS)

515

6260

WBL

Restricted Win Heat 450 (1 - 4 Wins)

450

1405

VICBRED

RANK LIMIT

VETERAN RACE

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

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

29

RACING CALENDAR

FEBRUARY

RACING CALENDAR DATE

TIME SLOT TRACK Day

HVL

Twilight

BEN

Fri, 9 Feb

GEL Night

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

TRA

Sat, 10 Feb

Twilight

Twilight

CRN

Sat, 10 Feb

Night

MEA

HVL Day Sun, 11 Feb SAP Twilight

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

CRN

Mon, 12 Feb

Tues, 13 Feb

SLE

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

660

5000 1405

Restricted Win Final 400 (1 - 4 Wins)(VICGREYS)

400

1650

S/E Veteran 460

460

1405

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 525 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS)

525

3050

GDR Restricted Win 595 (1 - 4 Wins)

595

3020

Special Event 525

525

2000

Maiden Final 315

315

1405

The Van Etchteld - Special Event 311 (VICGREYS)

311

5000

Cranbourne Cup - S/E Group 2 520

520

47000

Special Event 520 (Bitches Only)(VICGREYS)

520

2000

Restricted Win Final 520 (1 - 4 Wins)(VICGREYS)(Final CRN 10/2)

520

1650

Victoria Cup - Special Event 699 (VICGREYS)

699

10000

Bendigo To The Meadows - Grade 5 Final 525 (Bitches Only)

525

6260

GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Final 525 (Vic Bred Only)

525

10000

Special Event 300

300

950

Maiden Final 350

350

825

Healesville Super Sprint - Grade 5 Heat 350

350

825

Grade 5 515 (Bitches Only)

515

1650

Grade 5 Heat 515 (200+ Ranking)

515

1405

Restricted Win Final 440 (1 - 4 Wins)

440

1650

S/E Veteran 440

440

1405

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking) Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(250+ Ranking)

Night

BEN

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

GEL

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(250+ Ranking)

Night

CRN

Day

MEP

Twilight

BEN

Wed, 14 Feb BAL

Day

TRA

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

410

7500

Cardross Memorial - Mixed 4/5 Final 410 (No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS)

410

5000

Maiden Heat 311

311

1325

Grade 5 No Penalty 600 (250+ Ranking)

600

1620

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

525

1325

Western Districts Derby - S/E Final 450 (Dogs Only)(Whelped on/after 1 Aug 2015)(VICGREYS)

450

20000

Super VICGREYS Series - S/E Heat 450 (Vic Bred Only)

450

1650

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

S/E Veteran 311

311

1405

Mixed 6/7 Heat 520

520

1405

450

1650

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(250+ Ranking) Mixed 6/7 Final 450 (VICGREYS)

Twilight

SHP

Thu, 15 Feb SAN Night

WBL

Day

HVL

Twilight

BEN

Fri, 16 Feb GEL Night TRA

825

425

BAL

HOR

350

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

TRA

Twilight

WINNER

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

Day

CRN

GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA

S/E Veteran 350

DISTANCE

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(250+ Ranking)

Twilight

Night

30

TITLE OF EVENT

S/E Veteran 390 (250+ Ranking)

390

1405

Restricted Win Heat 390 (1 - 4 Wins)

390

1405

Grade 5 Final 515 (200+ Ranking)

515

6260

GDR Special Event 650

650

3300

Restricted Win Final 450 (1 - 4 Wins) (VICGREYS)

450

1650

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

450

1405

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

425

3050

Springboard - Restricted Win Heat 500 (1-3 Wins)(1-25 Starts)(Launching Pad Entry - Winner)

500

1405

Grade 5 No Penalty 460 (250+ Ranking)(2 Races) (VICGREYS)

460

1405

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(250+ Ranking)

Maiden Heat 460

460

1325

Floodfawn Classic - S/E Heat 525 (Bitches Only)

525

1650

GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 595 (0 - 6 Wins)(No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only)

595

1620

Night

MEA

HVL Sun, 18 Feb

Day

WINNER

Rookie Rebel - S/E Group 1 600 (By Invitation)

600

75000

Zoom Top - S/E Group 1 725 (By Invitation)

725

75000

Restricted Win Final 600 (1 - 4 Wins)

600

7200

Australian Cup Preliminaries - Special Event 525 (See themeadows.org.au for entry details)

525

6260

The Temlee - S/E Group 1 525 (By Invitation)

525

100000

Special Event 350

350

950

Restricted Win Heat 300 (1 - 4 Wins)

300

825

Healesville Super Sprint - Grade 5 Final 350 (VICGREYS)

350

3000

Judy Hayley Memorial - S/E (No City Wins) (Lady Trainers and Handlers Only) (60+ days in kennel) (1 dog per trainer per race)

515

1650

515

1405

SLE

El Grand Senor Classic - S/E Heat 440 (Whelped on/after 1 Jan 2016)(Launching Pad Ticket)

440

1650

Day

BAL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Twilight

TRA

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

BEN

Provincial Full Stakes

SHP

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

GEL

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

Twilight

Mon, 19 Feb

DISTANCE

Mixed 6/7 Heat 515

SAP

Mon, 19 Feb

TITLE OF EVENT

Night

Twilightt Tue, 20 Feb Night Day Twilight Wed, 21 Feb

HOR CRN MEP BEN BAL

Night CRN

410

1405

Grade 5 410 (Bitches Only)(2 Races)(VICGREYS)

410

1405

Maiden Final 311 (VICGREYS)

311

1405

BAL

Grade 5 Heat 520 (200+ Ranking)

520

1405

BEN

Bendigo

CRN

Cranbourne

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

525

5000

Grade 5 Heat 525 (No City Wins)

525

1405

Geelong Horsham

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(250+ Ranking)

HVL

Healesville

GDR Restricted Win 660 (1 - 4 Wins)

MEA

Meadows

Twilight Fri, 23 Feb

BEN GEL

Night TRA Twilight

TRA

Sat, 24 Feb Night

MEA HVL

Day Sun, 25 Feb

SAP Twilight

SLE

SAN Sandown Park

1650

S/E Veteran 390 (VICGREYS)(2 Races)

390

1405

SLE

Sale

GDR Special Event 699

699

3300

TRA

Traralgon

Mixed 6/7 Final 520

520

1650

WGL Warragul

Grade 5 311 (Bitches Only)

311

1405

390

1650

Restricted Win Final 390 (1 - 4 Wins) (VICGREYS)

HVL

3020

450

SHP

Day

660

Super VICGREYS Series - S/E Final 450 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS)

Twilight

WBL

CLUBS Ballarat

HOR

Provincial Half Stakes (Preference Given To Maidens)

Night

LEGEND

GEL

SLE

SAN

Restricted Win Heat 410 (1 - 4 Wins)

Day

Thu, 22 Feb

FEBRUARY

Sat, 17 Feb

TIME SLOT TRACK

RACING CALENDAR

RACING CALENDAR DATE

Mixed 6/7 Final 515

515

6260

Judy Hayley Memorial S/E Final (No City Wins) (Lady Trainers and Handlers Only) (60+ days in kennel) (1 dog per trainer per race)

515

6260

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

450

3050

Maiden Heat 390

390

1325

S/E Veteran 300

300

825

Springboard - Restricted Win Final 500 (1-3 Wins)(1-25 Starts)(VICGREYS)(Launching Pad Entry)

500

3000

Grade 5 425 (Bitches Only)(2 Races)(VICGREYS)

425

1405

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 400 (Vic Bred Only)

400

1405

Maiden Final 460 (VICGREYS)

460

1405

Floodfawn Classic - S/E Final 525 (Bitches Only)(VICGREYS)

525

7000

GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Final 595 (0 - 6 Wins)(No City Wins)(VICGREYS)

595

5000

Mixed 6/7 Heat 395

395

1405

Super VICGREYS Series - Restricted Win Heat 525 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)

525

1405

Australian Stayers Cup - S/E Heat 725

725

7200

Australian Cup - S/E Heat 525 (See themeadows.org.au for entry details)

525

10000

Special Event 300

300

950

Restricted Win Final 300 (1 - 4 Wins) (VICGREYS)

300

825

Restricted Win Heat 515 (1 - 4 Wins)(1 - 28 Starts)(Launching Pad Entry To The Winner)

515

1405

Grade 5 No Penalty 515 (250+ Ranking) GDR Grade 5 715 (No City Wins)

715

3020

El Grand Senor Classic - S/E Final 440 (Whelped on/after 1 Jan 2016)(VICGREYS)(Launching Pad Ticket)

440

7000

Restricted Win Heat 520 (1 - 4 Wins)

520

1405

SHP

Shepparton

WBL

Warrnambool

MEP

Meadows (Provincial)

SAP

Sandown Park (Provincial)

570+ DISTANCE RACING

VICBRED

RANK LIMIT

VETERAN RACE

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

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

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FEBRUARY

RACING CALENDAR DATE Mon, 26 Feb

TIME SLOT TRACK Day

BAL

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(250+ Ranking)

Twilight

TRA

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

Night

SHP

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

GEL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Twilight Tue, 27 Feb Night

Wed, 28 Feb

HOR CRN

Day

MEP

Twilight

BEN BAL

GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA

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Night

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TITLE OF EVENT

CRN

DISTANCE

WINNER

Restricted Win Final 410 (1 - 4 Wins) (VICGREYS)

410

1650

Grade 5 Final 520 (200+ Ranking) (VICGREYS)

520

1650

Restricted Win Heat 311 (1 - 4 Wins)

311

1405

GDR Novice Grade 7 725

725

3020

Mixed 6/7 Heat 525

525

1405

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking) Maiden Heat 450

450

1325

GRV VIC BRED Series - S/E Heat 699 (Less Than $25000)(Vic Bred Only)

699

1900

S/E Veteran 520

520

1405

QUICK JAGGER SUPREME AT SALE

by Gerard Guthrie

W

estern Australian star Quick Jagger, the only interstate finalist, emulated his sire Dyna Nalin when upstaging millionaire Fanta Bale in the Group 1 TRFM Sale Cup Final (650m) on Boxing Day.

Sale Cup winner Quick Jagger with handler Tamika Fasoli

Quick Jagger continued WA’s excellent recent record in the Cup, following in the footsteps of Dyna Nalin in 2013 and Star Recall, which was also sent to Victoria by Halse and partner Linda Britton in 2014.

While the Cannington 520m record-holder only had one unplaced middle distance appearance in his home state, he won impressively over 595m at Sandown Park before winning his Sale Cup heat in 37.37sec, just .03 outside Chasin’ Crackers qualifying standard.

Melbourne Cup runner-up Chasin’ Crackers started $3.10 favourite in Tuesday night’s $75,000 to-the-winner final, shading champion Fanta Bale at $3.30, with Quick Jagger one of three finalists at $7.50.

Chasin’ Crackers was best to begin, but Quick Jagger and Fanta Bale were in close attendance and in a memorable drive to the line, Quick Jagger finished best to defeat Fanta Bale by 1.29 lengths in 37.35sec, with Chasin’ Crackers finishing third.

“The dog has loads of ability and he’s always promised a lot, so to finally win a Group 1 was a great feeling,” said Chris Halse, who watched the Cup in his car after trialling in WA.

“Deep down I knew I had the fastest dog in the race, which sounds funny when you look at Fanta Bale and the other dogs in the race.

“It was just a matter of luck, because if there’s a way to get beaten, Quick Jagger will find it. If something can go wrong in a race, it will go wrong with him. The best way to put it is that he’s a dumb dog, which probably makes sense because he’s owned by a group of Irishmen!

“We won the Sale Cup with Star Recall. She was a very good bitch, but Quick Jagger is quicker than she was and he’s stronger too.”

It was a fairy-tale result for Quick Jagger’s three owners, Irishmen Declan Edmonds and Eamonn Fitzpatrick and friend Geoff Chatfield, with first-time owner Edmonds telling GRV in the lead-up to the Cup that prior to owning Quick Jagger he “didn’t know what a Group 1 was!”

“I’m still shaking. Best day of my life. I’m on cloud nine,” an ecstatic Edmonds said moments after Quick Jagger’s triumph.

Jesaulenko with owner, trainer and breeder Terri Morris being awarded the 2017 Sale Greyhound of the Year

Feikuai George taking out the Rising Stars final worth $10,000 to-the-winner

GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA

First lap of the Group 1 Sale Cup

JANUARY 2018

Fully Loaded who took out the Gippsland Carnival Launch Sprint Final

A huge crowd turned out to support Million Dollar star Fanta Bale in the Sale Cup

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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 Veberne 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 General 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 CEO: 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 General 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 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

Chairman: Eddie Caruana General 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 Racing 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: Neil Brown CEO: 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: Aaron Campbell 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 General 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

TRIAL INFORMATION BALLARAT

HEALESVILLE

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.

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 12:30pm 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) 8:00am - Until completion

CRANBOURNE

Bookings open at 1pm Saturday.

GEELONG

Bookings online or via office from one week prior

Tuesday (Hoop) Arm trials are run on Tuesday after the races Arm 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 1:00pm.

Bookings close 11:00am sharp Monday.

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

Bookings from 8:30am Wednesday and close at last race.

No arm trials.

Friday - (Arm) Trials start at 8:30am Bookings open at 8:30am Wednesday.

SHEPPARTON Monday - (Pen): Following the race meeting Wednesday - (Arm): 7:00am – Until completion Thursday - (Pen): Following the race meeting Saturday - (Arm): 7:00am – Until completion

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

WARRAGUL Tuesday – (Pen): Following the race meeting Wednesday – (Arm): 12:00pm to 5:00pm Thursday - (Pen): Following the race meeting Friday – (Arm): 8:00am to 1:00pm

WARRNAMBOOL Tuesday - (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

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

Wednesday & Saturday (Hoop) 7:30am – 9:00am Inside track (520m BTB, 596m) 9:15 am – 2:00 pm Outside track (400m, 460m, 680m)

HORSHAM

Sunday - (Satisfactory and Field): Following the race meeting

JANUARY 2018

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.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT THE RELEVANT RACE CLUB DIRECTLY

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HOT WEATHER & TRANSPORT POLICIES ARE IN EFFECT

STAY UP-TO-DATE Current information about the Hot Weather & Transport Policies available online • The internal temperature of a vehicle or trailer transporting greyhounds must be kept at 32°C or lower.

• Greyhounds must be transported in air-conditioned vehicles or trailers if at any point of the journey the maximum temperature is forecast to be 32°C or higher.

For complete details go to:

greyhoundcare.grv.org.au/policies-and-guidance