Greyhound Monthly Victoria - Issue 28

ISSUE 28

JUNE 2018

Featured Inside

Top-notch Tornado

And

Million Dollar Melbourne Cup And

GAP Baxter reaches 500 And

Shima Bar's remarkable return

CONTENTS

ISSUE 28 JUNE 2018

GRV Director and former Richmond premiership player Emmett Dunne with current Tigers premiership Captain, Trent Cotchin at the RSN Sandown Cup on 24 May. Photo by: Clint Anderson.

3 CEO’S UPDATE 4 - 23 ARTICLES Dyna Patty Dynamite in Speed Star Spectacular

Shepparton Cup Date Moved

All Hail the Top dogs!

Owner Sets the Bar in True Tale of Courage

‘Batman’ Prevails in Battle of Britton My Redeemer Climbs Group 1 ‘Hill’ Awards Night to Return to Crown Elevated Rises to Sapphire Crown Glory

Cheer the Five For Kids in June Rodney Thorneycroft Memorial Remembered at Healesville Latest Litters & Misses Don’t Wait – Apply For DNA Today

Team Effort Delivers 500th Adoption at Baxter

You Beauty, Jezza

Million-Dollar Melbourne Cup Night

From the Grassroots of Coursing to the World’s Richest Staying Race

Wannon Park Upgrade in the Works Striker Lights Up Warrnambool Second time Around GOTBA News Twenty Year Milestone Tops Off a Life time of Community Service

Coursing Has Family Full of Hope Hard Copies of the Code of Practice at Victorian Greyhound Racing Clubs Racing Reference Group Update Former Great Visits the GAP Café

So Close Yet so Far For Vics

24 - 29 RACING CALENDAR 30 - 33

Professional Standards & Integrity Report Timing is Critical With Regard to GAP Testing Dates

Veterinary Clearance Certificates

Welfare Report

Important Reminder Regarding the

Revised Penalty Guidelines for Welfare

Handling of Greyhounds

Offences Available Online

34 - 35 DIRECTORY & TRIAL INFORMATION

The information in this publication is correct at time of printing Cover: Greyhound racing’s newest superstar, Tornado Tears, announces himself as the real deal with an emphatic RSN Sandown Cup heat win over litter brother Rippin’ Sam (7) on 17 May. Photo by: Clint Anderson.

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HEATS DAY

SUNDAY 1 JULY First prize: $5,000

RSN SANDOWN CUP NIGHT FULL WRAP PAGES 4-7

Final night

FRIDAY 6 JULY First prize: $47,000

TRIPLE M BENDIGO CUP 425m

For conditions and nomination closing times go to

fasttrack.grv.org.au

Other features on Bendigo Cup night: GRV Vic Bred Maiden Final – VicGreys (425m); GDR Winter Cup – Mixed 4/5 VicGreys (660m); Ready 2 Race Mid-Year Bonus – VicGreys (425m) & Vic Bred Grade 5 series – VicGreys (500m).

CEO’s Update We enjoyed more great racing over May, firstly with the

former General Manager of the Geelong Harness Club, general

Warrnambool Cup which was won in great style by Striker

manager of operations for Harness Racing Victoria and then

Light and which drew a big crowd on a beautiful day, including

as Chief Executive of Tasracing. Vaughn’s family has been long

many local MPs and community leaders. Also attending was

involved in training greyhounds and thoroughbreds and he has

the Minister for Racing, who took the opportunity to announce

owned and raced greyhounds and thoroughbreds himself.

a $1.4 million upgrade of the Warrnambool Greyhound Racing Club that will include a major renovation of the Wannon Park

GRV is also planning to move its Animal Welfare Inspectorate,

function centre, a new judge’s tower, irrigation system and

formerly based in the Animal Welfare Department, to our

tractor turn pad, as well as an improved kennel block and lure

Integrity Department. The actual responsibilities of the

rail. Then, at the end of the month, we had the conclusion of

Inspectorate would remain unchanged while being more

the Sandown Cup Carnival and I congratulate Tornado Tears on

closely aligned with the work of Integrity. This move will allow

a hard-earned win which gave trainer Rob Britton his second

Animal Welfare to concentrate specifically on key issues such

Sandown Cup victory. The Bill Collins Speed Star night, held at

as applied research, participant education and new policy,

the beginning of the three-week carnival, offered multi-betting

including preparing for the introduction of the new Code of

and an array of unique markets which generated a lot of interest

Practice for the Keeping of Racing Greyhounds and the removal

from punters.

of muzzling requirements.

On the subject of wagering, the Victorian Government has

In other animal welfare news, last month GRV was pleased

announced that from 1 January 2019, all Wagering Service

to spend time with a team from GRNSW led by its CEO, Tony

Providers will be required to pay a Point of Consumption Tax

Mestrov, who visited GAP at Seymour and met with GRV’s

(PCT) of 8% on all wagering in the State, including greyhound

senior management to discuss more interstate co-operation in

racing. To ensure that the racing industry is no worse off, the Government will contribute 1.5% of the net taxable revenue on all wagering to the State’s three racing

developing re-homing strategies. And this month, GAP will host another major adoption event at Seymour on 15-16 June.

codes. GRV, Racing Victoria and Harness Racing Victoria have worked with the Government to ensure the PCT will not affect the future sustainability of Victoria’s racing industry, and we are

Looking ahead, we have the Bendigo Cup heats on 1 July and the exciting news that this year’s TAB Melbourne Cup will now offer $1 million

now finalising the terms of reference for a

in prizemoney on the night of the final.

formal review of the PCT within the first

You can find out more about this and

18 months of its operation.

what else is coming down the track in this edition of Greyhound Monthly

There have also been some changes

Victoria.

at GRV. I’m pleased to announce that

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Vaughn Lynch will be joining GRV as our General Manager of Racing in the next couple of months. Vaughn brings a wealth of experience to GRV as

Alan Clayton Chief Executive Officer Greyhound Racing Victoria

PROUDLY delivered by Greyhound Racing Victoria

Racing Services and Registrations Phone: (03) 8329 1100 Email: info@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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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

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Dyna Patty dynamite in Speed Star spectacular

By Michael Floyd

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yna Patty created history on 10 May at Sandown Park when she became the first female greyhound to win the Bill Collins Speed Star (515m).

The Speed Star is a match race series bringing the fastest greyhounds in the country together. The entire card of racing incorporated 40 greyhounds competing head to head across 20 matches, with a race approximately every eight minutes.

Drawn against series favourite Poke The Bear, Dyna Patty jumped on even terms and accelerated to the lead past the post the first time. Poke The Bear took advantage of its inside draw to retake the lead through the turn, however Dyna Patty showed powered down the back straight to again assume control into the final turn.

Britton also took out the night’s opening event with Not Available winning his second match race series and collecting $10,000, and when Slingshot Gypsy won a match in the final series it took Team Britton’s prize money tally for the evening to $95,500 – more than half of the $190,000 up for grabs across the night.

The Speed Star’s unique format opened up a number of different bet types, with multis proving a huge hit with punters, including more than $11,000 wagered on a bet type named the ‘James Van de Maat Multi’ in honour of RSN’s young race caller.

In a thrilling run to the line, Poke The Bear rallied along the rail but couldn’t catch Dyna Patty, stopping the clock at 29.411 and claiming the Bill Collins Speed Star crown. Connections picked up $20,000 for running the fastest time in the series, on top of the $5000 for winning her head to head match.

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Robert Britton had a night to remember, claiming the night’s other two features with littermates Tornado Tears claiming the Racecallers (595m) and Rippin’s Sam the Lizrene (715m). The duo were brilliant in the wintry conditions, stopping the clock in 33.780 and 41.475 respectively. In fact, Britton trifectaed the Lizrene with Barcali and Back On Lava filling the minor placings.

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Dyna Patty (left) defeats Poke The Bear on Speed Star night in 29.411sec. Photo by: Clint Anderson.

Carol Van Eerden and Darren Kennedy were crowned joint 2018 Top Dog Tipping champions at the Sandown Cup by Richmond premiership Captain, Trent Cotchin (left) and Majak Daw of the North Melbourne Kangaroos (right). The pair split the $7,500 cash prize. Photo by: Clint Anderson.

All hail the Top Dogs!

By Francis Trainor

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andown’s 2018 Top Dog Tipping competition reached its exciting conclusion at the RSN Sandown Cup on 24 May.

In a tightly contested evening, there were two winners who were unable to be split by count back. Congratulations to Carol Van Eerden and Darren Kennedy, who shared the Top Dog Tipping crown after a miraculous dead heat in which they tipped the same number of winners, second and third places, and tipped the exact same three placings in the Sandown Cup as the final tie breaker.

Unfortunately, Michael Edwards, who also tipped the same number of winners, was defeated on count back when it went

all the way down to his third place tie breaker in the Sandown Cup. A big congratulations also to Ray Wall who was the final online weekly tipping winner and receives $1000.

Over the four weeks of the competition there were nine major prize winners including an amazing effort on Sandown Cup Heats night when David Wall picked the card for a perfect score and, on Speed Star night, Jeff Britton tipped successfully and received $5,000.

The task of taking off the $25,000 prize for tipping the card on Speed Star night was beyond all and failed to go off but Top Dog Tipping will be back again for another opportunity for more (hopefully profitable) fun.

Tornado Tears scores a hard-working victory over Rippin’ Sam (8) and Quick Jagger (3).

‘Batman’ prevails in battle of Britton

By Michael Floyd

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ornado Tears showed why he’s regarded as greyhound racing’s next big thing after prevailing in a thrilling finish to the $250,000 RSN Sandown Cup (715m) at Sandown Park on 24 May. But the well supported favourite – he opened at $26 in early markets before jumping at $2 – was made to earn his victory.

Beginning cleanly from box 7, the Robert Britton-trained star settled behind kennelmates Benali and Quick Jagger and the trio soon established a gap on their rivals. Tornado Tears made his move down the back straight and appeared set to take control of the race, however he lost momentum attempting to take a gap between the leaders.

Meanwhile, Tornado Tears’ litter brother Rippin’ Sam began to make his move. Spotting the leaders 10 lengths with 300m to run, he unleashed an almighty finishing burst to close to within a length turning for home before finding trouble himself and checking wide on the home turn.

“I think he’s an outstanding dog. We saw in his first couple of runs where he went 41.20 and 41.30 that on a fast night and with perfect conditions he probably could break the track record

Britton will now aim for the Group 1 Gold Cup (710m) at Albion Park in Brisbane in June for his burgeoning team of stayers.

Tornado Tears was all smiles after winning his first Group 1. Below: RSN’s John Thwaites presents Robert Britton with the Sandown Cup. Photos by: Clint Anderson.

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Affectionately known as ‘Batman’ due to his distinctive markings, Tornado Tears is fast developing an enthusiastic fan base with some pundits believing Tornado Tears has the potential to be a once in a generation stayer. Despite his relative inexperience over 715m – his RSN Sandown Cup victory was just his third attempt over the ‘half-mile’ – he has already recorded the 2nd and 4th fastest times over the distance and has claimed the sport’s greatest stayers race. While Britton refused to be drawn on comparisons to previous champions, he was excited by what lay ahead of this son of Fernando Bale.

The win was Tornado Tears’ fifth in a row and 10th from 17 career starts, and the $175,000 winner’s purse took his career prize money beyond $235,000. At just 27 months of age, Tornado Tears and his litter brother look set to dominate the staying scene for some time to come.

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It set up a spectacular finish to the world’s richest race for stayers. Quick Jagger railed under the tiring Benali to take the lead before being reeled in by Tornado Tears in the shadows of the post as Rippin’ Sam powered down the outside to just miss upstaging his litter brother. The three greyhounds were separated by little more than a length on the line and gave Robert Britton the trifecta. Britton’s fourth runner, Benali, finished 5th.

(41.17). But I always say with dogs you measure how good they are when you look back on their career, not forward. It was like that with Fanta Bale, I never raved about her until she got near the end when we could say she’s done it all. This bloke is the same.”

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My Redeemer with (from left) Kerry Dodds, owner Brendan Sinfield, breeder Rose Geall, trainer David Geall, Robert Sinfield (Brendan’s brother) and Chelsea Matheson (Rose & Dave’s daughter).

My Redeemer climbs Group 1 ‘Hill’

By Gerard Guthrie and Andrew Copley

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xciting young sprinter My Redeemer followed in the Group 1-winning footsteps of his superstar half-sister Up Hill Jill when storming to victory in the $100,000 to-the-winner Harrison-Dawson (515m) at Sandown Park on Sandown Cup night (24 May).

My Redeemer and Up Hill Jill are both out of Lara-based trainer/ breeder David Geall’s wonderful producer Where’s Demonica, with Up Hill Jill having provided Geall and wife Rose with their first Group 1 celebrations in the 2017 Topgun and this year’s Golden Easter Egg. After finishing runner-up in the Sapphire Crown last year, Up Hill Jill was scratched from last Thursday’s Sapphire heats due to injury, however My Redeemer stepped into the void, winning his heat of the Harrison-Dawson in 29.37sec, ensuring the Gealls had a leading contender in Thursday’s Group 1 triple header.

After drawing box one for the Harrison-Dawson, My Redeemer started $2.30 favourite and he settled third behind Bernardo ($8.10) and Zipping Captain ($40.80). My Redeemer was still third turning for home and with plenty of work to do, but he finished powerfully to grab Bernardo in the shadows of the post, scoring by half a length in 29.36sec.

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up in front of us we see the Henry Harrison Grandstand, so winning this race is a real thrill,” Dave Geall said. “I’m a bit shocked. He did surprise me down the home straight. I didn’t think he’d get up.”

Rose Geall echoed her husband’s thoughts: “He was beaten for speed and I was just hoping he would run third.”

The Harrison-Dawson triumph continued a sensational run of form for My Redeemer, giving him seven wins from his last eight starts and 12 from 23 overall.

“My Redeemer’s sire, Fernando Bale, won this race and looking

Awards night to return to Crown

By Andrew Copley

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My Redeemer (1) defeats Bernardo (blue rug) and Zipping Captain (7) in the Harrison-Dawson. Photos by: Clint Anderson.

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he Victorian Greyhound Awards is set to return to the bright lights of Crown.

Following two spectacular editions at the Sandown Greyhound Racing Club, which came on the back of a period of reform, the VGAs will reopen the doors to a larger audience.

This year’s VGAs will celebrate achievements of the 2017/18 racing season at Crown Palladium on the evening of Thursday, 18 October. This has been pushed back from its regular positioning in August to avoid a clash with the Nationals, which will be held in Melbourne at that time.

Tickets to the Victorian Greyhound Awards will go on sale on 27 August.

Elevated rises to Sapphire Crown glory

Elevated wins the Sapphire Crown. Inset: Harry Manolitsis is embraced by wife Adean (Elevated’s owner), and Manolitsis plants a kiss on his latest Group 1 winner. Photos by: Clint Anderson.

By Gerard Guthrie and Andrew Copley

held on for third ahead of favourite Dyna Patty.

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“She’s got a lot of ability and to beat the likes of Miss Splendamiro and Dyna Patty was a great effort,” said a delighted Harry Manolitsis.

But the Pearcedale owner/trainer received one of his greatest thrills in greyhound racing when lightly-raced speedster Elevated was a brilliant all-the-way winner of the prestigious female Classic.

Elevated took her record to seven wins from 14 starts, having burst into the spotlight in April when she clocked a scintillating 29.12sec at Sandown Park at just her tenth start. She was bred by the Step By Step Syndicate, which comprises Manolitsis along with Bill and Serg Buccilli, while she is owned by Harry’s wife Adean.

arry Manolitsis was no stranger to Group 1 glory heading into the Sapphire Crown (515m) at Sandown Park on 24 May, having bred and raced 2016 Golden Easter Egg hero, Moreira.

Elevated was one of the most inexperienced finalists in the $100,000 to-the-winner Sapphire Crown, stepping up to Group 1 company for the first time at just her 14th start.

After a slick 29.42sec heat victory, Elevated was a $5.60 chance from box five, with Dyna Patty the $2.60 favourite from box four.

“Young Rufus was voted the best Australasian pacer of his time. He won the Victoria Cup, the Auckland Cup and raced in the Interdominion. He also won over $1 million in prize money, which was enormous money way back in 2001,” Manolitsis recalled.

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Manolitsis with Young Rufus.

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Elevated was best to begin, taking her potentially awkward alley out of the equation, and after breaking clear of roughie Envy Heist ($25.60) approaching the home turn she increased her advantage in the home straight, defeating Angela Langton’s outsider Go Seek Heidi ($26.30) by 3.74 lengths in 29.29sec. Envy Heist

While Manolitsis can lay claim to involvement in two Group 1 winning greyhounds, the greatest racing animal he has been involved in was a horse called Young Rufus.

Manolitsis was a part-owner in the seven-time Group 1 winning pacer from New Zealand.

Young Rufus won seven Group 1s including the New Zealand Derby.

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Deeds with his new owners Matt North and Elizabeth Heaver.

GRV CEO Alan Clayton congratulated Michelle and the GAP team for reaching the 500th milestone. Michelle is the only staff member at the small facility, which opened in 2015 as a 6-month pilot project, but she runs it with the support of volunteers and the GAP team.

“With the success of our GAP centre in Seymour, we felt that we needed a place for people on the south-east side of Melbourne,” Mr Clayton said. “Michelle has done a terrific job at Baxter to build it up to what we have today.

“We know there is a lot of interest in these wonderful dogs. In April we opened our GAP Café in West Melbourne to showcase greyhounds to people who live and work in the city, and our popular adoption days continue to attract hundreds of people.

Team effort delivers 500th adoption at Baxter

By Suzanne McKenzie

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he Greyhound Adoption Program’s centre at Baxter has re-homed its 500th greyhound, Deeds.

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The three-year-old greyhound, previously known by his racing name Flash Deeds, has settled into his new home at Carrum Downs in Melbourne’s south-east, with new owners Matt North and Elizabeth Heaver.

Matt and Elizabeth were keen to add a dog to their household when they moved from the city to Carrum Downs. They researched different breeds, then rang the Baxter centre to find out more about greyhounds.

As they both work full-time, they wanted a dog that could cope with being home alone during the day. The Baxter centre’s manager, Michelle Fisher, invited them to visit the kennel where they met Deeds and decided that he was the dog for them.

“More than 2,600 greyhounds were re-homed in Victoria last year. It has been a tremendous team effort involving staff, many volunteers who are so generous with their time, racing participants and the efforts of several other re-homing programs that operate in Victoria.

“Participants have played a crucial part by either rehoming their own dogs or taking the time to prepare their dogs for entry into GAP. The industry has embraced re-homing and my aim is to get to a point where every greyhound that is suitable for re-homing finds a home.”

Now in its 22nd year, GAP has re-homed about 7500 greyhounds.

Michelle began her association with GAP as a volunteer about five years ago and has fostered more than 40 greyhounds to help prepare them for their new life as a pet.

“Although I work alone at Baxter, it is a huge team effort to get the dogs ready and down to Baxter to be adopted.

Baxter could not have been such a success without the staff at Seymour and at our assessment centre at Ballarat,” Michelle said.

“Working with greyhounds is a dream. I see so many smiles and happy people – what’s not to love about it?”

Visit GAP’s website to find out more about preparing greyhounds for GAP’s pre-entry assessment: gap.grv.org.au/about-gap/intake-model

The Greyhound Adoption Program’s next Adoption Day will be a two-day event held on Friday 15 June and Saturday 16 June at our facility in Seymour.

Go to gap.grv.org.au to register

Million-dollar Melbourne Cup night The 2018 TAB Melbourne Cup is set to become more iconic to the city of Melbourne

By Mick Floyd

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AB Melbourne Cup night will carry $1m in prize money this November, making it the richest night of greyhound racing ever run in Australia.

As announced on Sky Racing’s The Catching Pen on 29 May, there will be three new events added to the program and prize money increased for seven more – including taking the prize money for the TAB Melbourne Cup to a record $630,000.

Sandown Greyhound Racing Club Chairman Neil Brown said the club was excited to enhance the biggest night of racing in the sport.

“The TAB Melbourne Cup is greyhound racing’s flagship event – it’s the race that owners and trainers around the country want to win,” he said. “The changes we’ve announced tonight not only consolidates the Cup’s standing as the world’s richest greyhound race, but makes TAB Melbourne Cup night a genuine showcase of our sport.”

The Provincial Plate has been developed in conjunction with Greyhound Racing Victoria and will see two heats run at each of Cranbourne, Geelong, Traralgon and Bendigo. The winner of each heat will progress to the $35,500 final. The series is open to Victorian-bred greyhounds with no city wins.

“Greyhound racing is a sport anyone can get involved in and the Provincial Plate gives more owners, trainers and clubs the opportunity to get involved in the sport’s biggest night of the year,” Brown continued. “Greyhound Racing Victoria has done an excellent job in increasing returns to participants, and we’re excited to do our bit in highlighting the best our sport has to offer.

“I’d also like to acknowledge TAB for their ongoing support.

Greyhound racing continues to grow in popularity, and we’re looking forward to working with TAB to further enhance how we present our feature events and introduce new people to the sport.”

The TAB Melbourne Cup will be run at Sandown Park on Friday, 23 November.

1 point Q1) True or false? The Greyhound Adoption Program’s Baxter facility on the Mornington Peninsula recently adopted out its 500th greyhound.

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New events to be added to TAB Melbourne Cup night include the Provincial Plate, the Super VICGREYS, and the Cup Night Stayers.

As well as a prize money increase for the TAB Melbourne Cup, prize money for the Group 1 Bold Trease and the Vic Bred Maiden series final have also been increased. In all, there will be eight feature

finals on the card, and all four of the remaining graded races will have its prize money increased to a minimum of $10,000.

Q2) Which greyhound race meeting will become the first in Australia to distribute one million dollars in prize money?

A) 2018 Melbourne Cup night B) 2019 Speed Star night C) 2019 Sandown Cup night

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2 points Q4) True or false? Longlea’s Ian Garland used coursing as part of his training regime for Zipping Nitro in the weeks leading into the 2018 RSN Sandown Cup. Q5) What is the breeding of 2018 RSN Sandown Cup winner and runner-up Tornado Tears and Rippin’ Sam? A) Fernando Bale x Tears For Sam B) Barcia Bale x Tonto Tears C) Fernando Bale x Tears Siam

Go to page 29 for the answers!

Q6) What is the name of RSN’s new radio show co-hosted

by Molly Haines and Andrew Copley, which is aired at 10.10am on Tuesdays?

3 points Q7) Which greyhound recorded a Best of Night 29.362sec on 2018 Speed Star night on 10 May? A) My Redeemer B) Dyna Patty C) Not Available

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Q3) Which Harry Manolitsis-bred greyhound (pictured) won the 2016 Golden Easter Egg at Wentworth Park?

A) Moreira B) Fernando Bale C) Tonk

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Wannon Park upgrade in the works

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arrnambool greyhound racing is set to receive a major boost thanks to a $1.4 million joint funding package supported by the Victorian Government.

The Government is providing $685,000 through the Victorian Racing Industry Fund to support significant infrastructure upgrades to Wannon Park that will see new air conditioning and public toilets installed in the Wannon Park function centre, along with new carpets, floor tiles and paintwork. The installation of LED lights will also save the club an estimated $2,500 annually and a new roof will replace dilapidated shade sails over the outdoor area.

A replacement judge’s tower and kennel block floor drainage will improve conditions for officials and greyhounds, along with a new irrigation system, improved lure rail, and a tractor turn pad on the back straight to reduce wear and tear to the racecourse.

Minister for Racing, the Hon. Martin Pakula, who attended

GRV CEO Alan Clayton, GRV Chair Bernie Carolan, Minister for Agriculture and Regional Development, the Hon. Jaala Pulford, Warrnambool Mayor Robert Anderson, Minister for Racing, the his new owners Matt North and Elizabeth Heaver.

Hon.Deeds Martinwith Pakula, Warrnambool GRC Administrator Robert Lane, Warrnambool Councillor Sue Cassidy and GRV Director Emmett Dunne at the announcement of the Wannon Park upgrade.

the announcement at the Warrnambool Cup on 2 May, said: “The Andrews Labor Government is proud to support these significant upgrades at Wannon Park because it’s a major racing facility and an important venue for the Warrnambool community.”

The racing industry in the Western District generates more than $100 million for the Victorian economy annually and helps sustain more than 980 full-time equivalent jobs in the region.

Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney, added that “greyhound racing plays a crucial role in supporting local jobs and boosting the economy, and this funding will help the club to attract new visitors and participants to the region.”

With works well underway, the club is now in recess until midAugust, while trialling could potentially resume as soon as midJuly. Details about transferred race meetings as a result of the Warrnambool Greyhound Racing Club’s temporary closure can be found on Page 36 of this publication.

The grandstand has been gutted as part of major works at Wannon Park. .

Striker Light (5) scores a last-stride win over Zoom Out before being embraced

by Kellie Bravo (top inset) and joining connections (from left) George Farrugia, Bronte, Kellie and Brett Bravo on the dais.

Striker Lights up Warrnambool second time around

By Gerard Guthrie and Molly Haines

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uperstar Striker Light made amends for a narrow defeat in the 2017 Warrnambool Cup Final when running down Zoom Out to claim a thrilling victory in the 2018 Group 2 showpiece on 2 May. Twelve months earlier, the Brett Bravo-trained Striker Light started favourite in the Warrnambool Cup when beaten threequarters of a length by outsider Leo’s Gift. Striving to go one better, Striker Light came to Warrnambool for her second tilt at the $47,000 to-the-winner Cup only four nights after running fourth in the Group 1 Perth Cup. In a wonderful performance from Striker Light and Brett and Kelly Bravo, Striker Light backed up from the gruelling crosscontinent expedition to win her Warrnambool Cup heat in 24.92sec, the second fastest qualifying performance behind Jimmy Newob’s 24.87sec.

Striker Light came out running from her middle draw but was crossed by Zoom Out, which led into the home straight; however Striker Light’s class and will-to-win prevailed as she finished strongly to defeat Zoom Out by .37 of a length in 24.90sec, with Jimmy Newob finishing third.

“To come back from the Perth Cup, back up and perform in her Warrnambool Cup heat a couple of days after landing and then go on to be the Warrnambool Cup champion after finishing second last year is a credit to Kelly and Brett; they are unbelievable trainers and do an amazing job with her,” partowner George Farrugia said.

“It was a huge effort to run down Burn Like Fire in her heat, and to do the same with Zoom Out just proves how much of a superstar she is.”

It was Striker Light’s first country cup victory and fourth Group success of her wonderful career, having won three Group 1 trophies; the Golden Easter Egg, Temlee and National Futurity.

Striker Light’s memorable triumph completed a treble for the Bravo kennel, with Cadalora taking out the $5,000 to-thewinner Hire Australia 650m special event and Zipping Jess prevailing in a maiden.

Anthony Azzopardi’s odds-on favourite Raw Ability, third in the 2017 Warrnambool Cup, took out the Stan Lake Memorial (450m) and accompanying $5,900 winner’s cheque.

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A huge crowd turned out on the warmest Warrnambool Cup night in many years. Photos by: Clint Anderson.

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Drawn in box five, Striker Light started favourite in the Cup Final for the second year running at $3.60, ahead of Jimmy Newob ($4) and the speedy Zoom Out ($5.50), which was undefeated in three appearances at Warrnambool.

It was Striker Light’s sixth win from seven starts at Warrnambool, her only defeat coming in last year’s Cup Final, and 27th from 56 overall.

AFL identities (from left) Daniel Harford, Richard Champion and Brent Harvey at greyhound racing’s Warrnambool Cup.

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News

By Sandra Reed President of GOTBA Victoria Inc.

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e now have the final version of the Code of Practice for the Keeping of Racing Greyhounds and our committee is assessing how best to assist members in understanding their obligations in relation to this Code. It is important to note that enforcement will be delayed until January 2020 to allow participants to put in place establishment health management plans and to upgrade record keeping practices.

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However, that being the case there needs to be a lot of work done on education of your obligations in relation to the Code and the development of templates to help simplify the whole process. The GOTBA intend to work with GRV, particularly in the development of the health management plans and individual greyhound record keeping systems. This initially might seem to be a complex process, however I am confident we can develop sectional plans so that breeding, rearing, training and rehoming criteria are separated for clarity and reference.

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GRV’s Welfare Department recently commissioned the Melbourne University to conduct a research project on the socialisation of greyhounds with regards to optimising their racing success and maximising successful re-homing. Meetings were held at Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong and Cranbourne and the GOTBA had a representative at each of these meetings. After collectively discussing information requested at these meetings, our recommendation was that the best way to research this topic would be to meet with greyhound breeders who are most successful at producing racing greyhounds that go on to be suitable for rehoming. This, and only this, should be the benchmark for any future policy, and it must be emphasised that most of our dogs are already suitable for re-homing. Any recommended behavioural training programme must come from people who are experienced in the care of greyhounds and who are already achieving the required results. These programs should not be influenced by outsiders who, however well-meaning, do not have the expertise to comment on this matter.

Another aspect of concern for the GOTBA has been the minimal support for private greyhound adoption organisations. These people are dedicated to re-homing our racing dogs and need our support, so we have requested that GRV liaises with them regularly and offers more financial support to ensure their ongoing commitment to our sport.

In relation to re-homing racing greyhounds upon retirement, there is a hold up in the system relating to dogs needing to be let down and introduced to living in a home as a pet. Many greyhounds experience this either through the Greyhound Adoption Program or through private agencies, where they go into foster homes in preparation for adoption. However, these spaces are limited. As all owners are now responsible for this process and many do not have the facilities or expertise with greyhounds to do this, they need to have people offering this service for a fee, which they are happy to pay for. This is a great opportunity for anyone who loves greyhounds and would like to run a business preparing these dogs for adoption. Many owners would willingly pay for this service and trainers would then not have their kennel space taken up with dogs waiting for rehoming.

Our representatives on GRV’s Racing Reference Group are helping to improve racing conditions by being involved in arranging studies of track surfaces and their preparations, along with lure designs that best encourage dogs to chase keenly. Only this month we have also been able to convince GRV management to put more cushioning under the grass matting in front of the starting boxes.

We are hoping this will reduce physical stress on greyhounds and, in turn, minimise injuries incurred at this point on the track.

There has been much discussion over the best way to deal with people who are disqualified or suspended from racing greyhounds. For instance, what is fair and reasonable when you have a partner who also trains? Should you be allowed to transfer greyhounds? Should you have to leave the property? Should you be allowed to care for your dogs while serving your suspension or disqualification? This is a difficult situation and although we accept that there needs to be an enforcement of penalties, our position is that these are racing offences and should be just that, as long as it is not a welfare issue you should not have to send your dogs away to be cared for at great expense. A disqualification or suspension from training, racing and attendance at racing venues is a significant penalty and should not include having to leave your family and home. This situation needs careful consideration and options should be offered depending on circumstances.

We look forward to supporting greyhound racing into a successful future, however for us to achieve this we require your support, so please join the GOTBA so that our organisation can continue to be a strong representative of our participants.

The socialisation of greyhounds for-rehoming is a topic of great discussion at present.

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The Greyhound Owners, Trainers and Breeders Association (GOTBA) of Victoria is a not-for 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.

GOTBA Committee: Sandra Reed (President), Robert Britton & Lynton Hogan (Co-Vice Presidents), Gayle Osbourne (Secretary), John Reid, John Cheeseman, Karen Leek, Geoff Miles & Brian Selleck (General Committee).

In his time at the club John has presided over the move of the club’s premier event, the Sale Cup, to Boxing Day which now draws crowds of up to 3000 people, and an increase in the number of the club’s gaming machines which helped boost the club’s financial position.

He has been a member of the Sale GRC since the late 1990s and was elected Vice President in 1995 before stepping up to the President’s position three years later.

Twenty year milestone tops off a life time of community service

By Suzanne McKenzie

J

ohn Waugh accepted the position of President at the Sale Greyhound Racing Club 20 years ago.

It is his enthusiasm for the sport and his respect for the people at the club that keeps him there.

Waugh has almost 35 years of experience as an owner, trainer and breeder and committee member, and while he is the first to admit that none of his greyhounds were champions many did turn in winning performances at Gippsland tracks.

Along the way Waugh has accrued Greyhound Racing Victoria’s Ken Carr medal, which is considered to be the highest award for excellence within the Victorian greyhound racing industry, and a life membership from the Sale GRC in 2009.

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Inside distances: 520m and 596m Outside distances: 400m, 460m and 680m

The stability of the club’s committee is a big advantage, which was not the case 20 years ago when there was a frequent turnover in committee members.

Racing Manager, Des Dooley, says this stability is one of John’s key achievements at the club.

“He has done an excellent job and is passionate about the Sale club,” Dooley said. “He leads when required and lets people do their job.”

Married to Eileen, Waugh has three sons, Michael, Daniel and Christopher. Involvement with the greyhounds has been a family affair over the years and Daniel is also on the club’s committee.

In his younger days Waugh combined greyhound racing with his day job running a dairy farm in Maffra, which was challenging at times. However, he has always had time to give to the community, including volunteering with the SES and his long involvement with several sports clubs, and he avidly encourages the club’s generous support of local community groups, sports clubs, health care services and charities.

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“That’s why the club is so successful.

They make me look good,” he said.

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He says his secret to success is simple: employee the right people for the job.

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So close yet so far for Vics

Up Hill Jill is currently on the sidelines. Photo by Clint Anderson.

By Molly Haines

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The $33,000 Ladies Bracelet saw pre-race favourite Up Hill Jill finish second to NSW superstar Miss Splendamiro. Although pleased with his greyhound’s efforts, trainer David Geall knew something wasn’t right with Up Hill Jill following the event.

“She didn’t show any soreness at all, but I decided to get an x-ray because of a little bit of fluid I found in the area. The x-ray showed a small hairline crack in her metatarsal,” Geall said of Up Hill Jill, who has won 37 races from 72 starts and earned

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$841,186 in prize money.

The injury subsequently saw Up Hill Jill scratched from the Group 1 Sapphire Crown heats as a precautionary measure and will likely see her sidelined for several more weeks.

The Robert Britton-trained Slingshot Gypsy headed back to Western Australia for another chance at group glory after finishing seventh to kennelmate Benali in the recent Perth Cup Consolation (520m).

Slingshot Gypsy was quick to begin from box five in the Oaks on 26 May but was run down by local Cropduster. Slingshot Gypsy now has more than $69,000 in prize money to her name from 19 starts (six wins).

Shepparton Cup date moved

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he 2018 Group 2 Shepparton Cup final held over 450m has been moved to August 18. The Cup, which was originally scheduled to be run on August 4, has been pushed back two weeks.

Heats for the final will now be conducted on Monday, August 13 with nominations closing on Friday, August 10 at 9am.

The Shepparton Cup will now be held between the National State final and National Sprint and Distance Championships, which will this year be held in Melbourne, at Sandown Greyhound Racing Club.

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nterstate group racing unfortunately didn’t fall in Victoria’s favour throughout May, but Up Hill Jill and Slingshot Gypsy certainly didn’t disgrace themselves with second placings in the Group 3 Ladies Bracelet (520m) in Wentworth Park and the Group Two WA Oaks (520m) at Cannington.

Deeds with his new owners Matt North and Elizabeth Heaver.

GRV’s Acting GM Racing, Scott Robins said the move would ensure a high calibre of greyhounds would take part in Shepparton’s premier race of the year.

By Luke Holmesby

“This move will better manage the flow of greyhounds competing at group level,” Robins said. “The Shepparton Cup has a rich history of attracting the best greyhounds from around the state and this shift in dates will help ensure that tradition continues.”

Shima Bar with handler Korie Heinrich after defeating Who's Got Class at Sandown Park on 24 May (inset left). Right (inset): X-rays of Shima Bar’s front left leg after the break in February 2017 and post-surgery.

Owner sets the bar in true tale of courage

By Andrew Copley

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fairytale comeback added to a magnificent night of racing at last month’s RSN Sandown Cup night when Shima Bar won his first city race since returning from a major injury setback.

after almost 14 months on the sidelines. Upon return, he ran third and first at Geelong before his sensational come-frombehind win on Sandown Cup night in 29.90sec. And Gleeson hasn’t given up hope of a return to the group racing circuit.

Shima Bar’s victory in the RSN Breakfast Club Grade 5 Stake (515m) carried as much emotion as perhaps any race conducted on Victorian soil this year.

“Sandown Cup night was the first time he had been around Sandown since November 4, 2016, which makes his performance even more special. He’s got no flexion in his left wrist compared to his right wrist, but he trialled around Ballarat the week before he went to Sandown, just after they’d ploughed the track, and the time he ran was quite incredible.

He quite easily could (compete at group level again) because he’s got attitude. He wants to go,” Gleeson said.

Bred in the Gippsland town of Koo Wee Rup by Bob Cummings and owned by the Cummings Gleeson Syndicate, Shima Bar had the world at his feet in the early part of 2017 when injury struck. He won 10 of his first 16 starts for trainer Andrea Dailly, including the Group 1 Paws Of Thunder in Sydney, before breaking his front left leg.

Gleeson, who describes Shima Bar as ‘so courageous’, played a huge role in the greyhound’s return to racing by bringing him into his home to live during his recovery.

“I was swimming him at a heated pool at a vet in Narre Warren, which included putting floatation devices on him so he wouldn’t sink. The swimming helped him realise that he still had a leg there, because when the nerves are cut the message to the brain tells them that the leg doesn’t exist. I was also doing physiotherapy with him three times a day, including stretching, as well as walking him at our local golf course,” Gleeson said.

Shima Bar is now three starts into his return to the racetrack

The biggest take-out from Shima Bar’s injury might just be Gleeson’s efforts in bringing the greyhound into his home during his time of need. It demonstrates an example to greyhound owners that patience, persistence and a willingness to be hands-on can reap enormous rewards.

Note: A week after his Sandown Cup night triumph, Shima Bar tailed off in a race and it was reported that he had sustained left wrist soreness, right deltoid soreness and a right trapezius injury, leading to a 14 day stand-down period being imposed by the on-track veterinarian.

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“We got him back (racing) under the careful care of Des Fegan, a (greyhound) vet from Cranbourne. Des was confident we could get him back to the track. Following an x-ray, Des operated on him the morning after his injury, and once he had the screws and the plate removed, we were having him x-rayed every two weeks to see how the bones were knitting together.”

Gleeson, a Director at the Sandown Greyhound Racing Club, said he felt indebted to the Dailly team and Dr Fegan for their role in Shima Bar’s return, while Cummings and Gleeson should also be commended for financing the recovery.

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“It was a clean break…the bone snapped in half,” part-owner David Gleeson recalled. “As a result, it took him five months before he could even put his foot to the ground. I had doubts about whether he’d ever make it back to the track, but regardless, his health and welfare were always the number one priority.”

Shima Bar, a son of Barcia Bale and Shimaguni, was registered as a sire during his recovery, and he now has eight litters on the ground.

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The reasons for cheering the five runner home this month at Bendigo do not stop there as Scott Manning from Manning’s Greyhound Complex has confirmed that, as was the case in 2017, his business will match the donation of the BGRA, meaning $110 will go to GM54K for each number five to salute at Bendigo in June.

Cheer The 5 For Kids month commences on Friday night, 1 June, with a once again sold-out Girls’ Night Out event to take place during and after the race meeting.

Proceeds from auctions, raffles and a percentage of ticket sales for Girls’ Night Out also goes to the charity, with the night usually kick starting the campaign with around $4,000.

Cheer the 5 For Kids in June

By Troy Harley

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or the seventh year, the Bendigo Greyhound Racing Association (BGRA) is excited that June is finally here for the ‘Cheer The 5 For Kids’ month – raising funds for the Give Me 5 For Kids charity.

As has been the case in the past six years, a special racing vest is worn by the number five runners in each race at Bendigo throughout the month of June that carries the GM54K logo, and the BGRA will donate $55 to the Charity for each number five runner that is victorious at Lord’s Raceway for the month of June.

Give Me 5 For Kids is Southern Cross Austereo’s national fundraiser, which supports local children’s hospital wards across regional Australia. Each June SCA’s local radio and television networks get behind the cause and, with SCA being the BGRA’s media partner, the Club is pleased to get more involved each year for such a great cause.

In 2017 the BGRA’s events raised almost $8,000 for GM54K, and it is hoping to break the $10,000 barrier in 2018.

On top of Girls’ Night Out and Cheer The 5 For Kids month, the BGRA is planning a bumper “Superheroes” kids day on Sunday, 1 July, which feature heats of the Triple M Bendigo Cup. This will be the final fundraiser for GM54K for 2018.

‘Cheer The 5 For Kids’ race meetings are scheduled for June 1, 6, 8, 9, 14, 15, 20, 22, 27 and 29.

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Please note that for meetings conducted on Sunday 1st July 2018 onwards the following nomination close times will apply: The changes have been made to improve the flow of greyhounds throughout the weekly schedule with all meetings now closing in timeslot order.

Close Day Monday

Close Day Tuesday

Close Day Wednesday

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Close Day Thursday

Close Day Friday

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10:00AM

Shepparton

PFS

Thursday

Twilight

11:00AM

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Thursday

Night

11:00AM

Warrnambool

PFS

Thursday

Night

Close Time

Track

Meeting Type

Race Day

Timeslot

9:00AM

Healesville

PHS

Friday

Day

10:00AM

Bendigo

PFS

Friday

Twilight

Timeslot

11:00AM

Geelong

PFS

Friday

Night

11:00AM

Traralgon

PFS

Friday

Night

Close Time

Track

Meeting Type

Race Day

Timeslot

8:00AM

Rotate

PFS

Saturday

Twilight

9:00AM

Meadows

MFS

Saturday

Night

10:00AM

Sandown (SAP)

PFS

Sunday

Day

10:00AM

Healesville

PHS

Sunday

Day

11:00AM

Sale

PFS

Sunday

Twilight

Close Time

Track

Meeting Type

Race Day

Timeslot

8:00AM

Ballarat

PHS

Monday

Day

8:30AM

Coursing

PHS

Sunday

Day

9:00AM

Traralgon

PHS

Monday

Twilight

10:00AM

Shepparton

PHS

Monday

Night

11:00AM

Horsham

PFS

Tuesday

Twilight

11:00AM

Geelong

PHS

Tuesday

Twilight

Close Time

Track

Meeting Type

Race Day

Timeslot

8:00AM

Warragul

PFS

Tuesday

Night

9:00AM

Meadows (MEP)

PFS

Wednesday

Day

10:00AM

Bendigo

PHS

Wednesday

Twilight

11:00AM

Ballarat

PFS

Wednesday

Night

11:00AM

Cranbourne

PFS

Wednesday

Night

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Close Time

PFS = Provincial Full Stakes Meeting (Level 2) PHS = Provincial Half Stakes Meeting (Level 3)

Nervous An Weird with handler Andrew Paraskevis and members of the Thorneycroft family.

Photo by Jason McKeown.

Rodney Thorneycroft remembered at Healesville

By Suzanne McKenzie

I

t was no surprise when Nervous An Weird ($2.20 favourite) finished first in the Rodney Thorneycroft Memorial at Healesville on 6 May.

It was win number seven from seven starts for Ashlee Terry’s two-year-old chaser. He led all the way, finishing in 18.91sec, after also winning the $14,300 Bendigo Gold Rush Maiden Series a few weeks earlier.

The Thorneycroft family turned up in force to honour the memory of Rodney Thorneycroft. Rodney was a founding member of the Healesville club, along with his brother Gary and parents, Margaret and Ron. They are all life members and former committee members. At various times Rodney was treasurer, secretary, lure driver and he held many other positions around the club, depending on what needed to be done.

Gary said it meant a lot to the family that the club continued to honour Rodney’s name.

The Healesville Greyhound Association’s manager, Cynthia O’Brien, paid tribute to Rodney and the entire family.

“They really are one of the families that are part of the fabric of the Healesville history,” Cynthia said.

It is no exaggeration to say that the family helped build the club from the ground up. They spent many days on working bees and ran bingo nights and other fundraisers.

Margaret ran a make-shift canteen from a caravan in the early days.

“There was nothing but a grass paddock,” Gary recalls.

Gary is still very involved with racing and the club. He spent 32 years on the club’s committee, including time as president, and currently races four dogs. In January this year, he had his first city win with Shy Freddie at Sandown.

Margaret and Ron are regulars at the club and Ebony and Madison help Gary with his dogs. Gary said greyhound racing “brings the whole family together, which is what we have always tried to do”.

Heats Saturday 14 July • 525m • Heat Winners $6,260 Semi Finals Saturday 21 July • 525m • Semi Final Winners $10,000

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Twelve years ago, Rodney died just weeks after being diagnosed with leukaemia at the age of 39, leaving behind a 16-week-old baby and a two-year-old toddler.

Ebony and Madison, who are now 12 and 14, were at the track to watch the race that honours their father.

“Rod loved the dogs and the club. His heart was in Healesville,” he said.

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SUBURB

TELEPHONE

FS FACILITY

MEPUNGA BLAZER

SAINT JANE

May 07, 2018

2 Males 6 Females

PETER BYRNE

SOUTHERN CROSS

0405 997 237

SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

MOREIRA

ROSE MAGIC

Apr 02, 2018

3 Males 4 Females

BORONIA

0449 586 897

SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

Ryino Racing (SYN) MICHAEL RYAN MY BRO FABIO

MOTIVATE HER

Mar 29, 2018

1 Male 1 Female

STEVEN VAN OIRSCHOT

DEVON MEADOWS

0413 388 424

CRAIGIEBURN ANIMAL HOSPITAL

OVER LIMIT

DEWANA SAVANNA

Apr 06, 2018

7 Males 2 Female

CARLY FELTHAM

DEVON MEADOWS

0421 727 539

SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

PAW LICKING

WEE JAS

Apr 19, 2018

4 Males 1 Female

BELINDA KING

MINCHA

0400 644 162

PETER ROCKET

FLYING MARCIA

May 04, 2018

3 Males 2 Females

CHRISTOPHER HENNESSY

ARGYLE

0459 027 876

RIVERGUM DRIVE

RINGADINGDING

Apr 29, 2018

4 Males 4 Females

ALLAN BUCKLAND

WINCHELSEA

0407 098 286

CRAIGIEBURN ANIMAL HOSPITAL

SH AVATAR

TAKE YOU THERE

Apr 01, 2018

1 Male 7 Females

WENDY FASOLI

HEYFIELD

0428 482 526

MAFFRA VETERINARY CENTRE

SHAKEY JAKEY

ORIENTAL EMILY

Apr 23, 2018

1 Male 1 Female

FRANK SPITERI

SUNSHINE WEST

0405 145 867

SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

SHIMA BAR

INTUITIV EMGRAND

Apr 06, 2018

1 Male 2 Females

LUKE AZZOPARDI

EAST LONGWOOD

0407 004 468

Colyton Veterinary Hospital

SHOULDERS

LOYAL MISS

Mar 24, 2018

2 Males 6 Females

VICTORIA SULTANA

NEWBOROUGH

0428 278 514

SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

SULZANTI

PRINCESS SAGE

May 04, 2018

3 Males 6 Females

CRAIG BURNS

HOPPERS CROSSING

0413 717 173

SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

SURGEON

FANTASY SKYE

Mar 26, 2018

3 Males 4 Females

PETER INGUANTI

ELLIMINYT

0439 398 028

TERANG VETERINARY CLINIC

CRIB POINT

0408 429 596

WALNUT VETERINARY CLINIC

longwood

0474222606

CRAIGIEBURN ANIMAL HOSPITAL

JAMES FAMILY (SYN) TAYLORS SKY

AZURITE

Mar 29, 2018

1 Female CASSANDRA JAMES

TOKEN PRINCE

MARLEY GIRL

Mar 28, 2018

5 Males 5 Females

MAUREEN BARRY

MISSES SIRE

16 FEBRUARY – 15 MAY DAM

SERVICE DATE

AMERICAN MONSTER

MAJOR CRUSH

Wednesday, 07 March, 2018

BALLYMAC RUSO

FOREVER MERRY

Thursday, 01 March, 2018

BERNARDO

DR. MORTISHA

Monday, 12 March, 2018

BOJACK KAHN

HOLLIE ANNE

Friday, 02 March, 2018 Saturday, 17 February, 2018

FACILITY

MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE

DR. DON

DR. ROSLYN

DUNDEE OSPREY

SPEED BLUE

Friday, 16 February, 2018

FABREGAS

LIONESS LULU

Thursday, 22 February, 2018

MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE

FABREGAS

REVVED UP RHONDA

Saturday, 03 March, 2018

SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

FERNANDO BALE

DR. MINDY

Wednesday, 14 March, 2018

MAFFRA VETERINARY CENTRE

LUCA NEVEELK

SNOOKY

Friday, 23 March, 2018

NEB

TRADEMARK BLISS

Thursday, 22 February, 2018

PETER ROCKET

GUNMETAL DIVA

Tuesday, 20 February, 2018

VEE MAN VANE

GINNY ALLEN

Tuesday, 20 February, 2018

CRAIGIEBURN ANIMAL HOSPITAL

DON'T WAIT APPLY FOR DNA TODAY!

DID YOU KNOW GRV’s new VicGreys program is generating up to $1.4m in bonuses to Victorian breeders and owners across 1,900 Victorian races each year.

Full details at: grv.org.au/vicgreys

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.

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

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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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.

JUNE 2018

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.

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:

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Jesaulenko will spend his days on the couch at the home of owner Terri Morris. Photo by: Clint Anderson.

Jesaulenko’s retirement.

“I’ve had so many people tell me how much they have loved following his career including Kelly Bravo, Peter Riley and the Daillys, just to name a few, and people are often commenting on how good he looks,” she said.

Jesaulenko’s 100th and final start was also the 50th time he has been swabbed, with Terri pleading with Stewards to take a sample on Sunday so he could reach the milestone, adding that he “has never returned a positive”.

You beauty, Jezza

A son of College Causeway and Elite Fairy, Jesaulenko will turn five in October. His retirement will allow Morris to focus her energy on a couple of Jesaulenko’s full younger brothers, whom she also bred.

By Andrew Copley

P

opular greyhound Jesaulenko couldn’t quite win his 100th and final start at Sale on 13 May, but he went out on a high note regardless.

“It was a huge run,” breeder trainer Terri Morris said. “In fact, it was probably one of the biggest runs of his career. He got squeezed up and was shuffled back in the field before soaring home and running 2nd.”

Jesaulenko, named after AFL great Alex Jesaulenko, finished his career with 45 wins and more than $410,000 in prize money.

“I’ve got two of his brothers at home who aren’t named yet, but they are 20 months old and showing above-average potential.

I’ll be able to put more time into getting them ready to race now, and I expect them to hit the racetrack in a couple of months,” she said.

As for Jesaulenko, he is destined for life on the couch in Terri’s loungeroom.

“He is living a life of luxury in retirement at my place,” she said.

“I’m also more than happy to continue involving him in any promotional activities because he has been great for the sport and he loves all the attention,” she said

Morris said her star’s greatest highlight was winning the 2017 Traralgon Cup at her local track. He was also the first greyhound to win on the new Traralgon track when it re-opened for racing following a major redevelopment in 2015.

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

Away from the track, Jesaulenko has been involved in a number of promotions including a full-page spread in the Herald Sun newspaper and meeting almost the entire Collingwood footall team at an event at the Traralgon GRC. However, perhaps Terri’s most memorable moment was when she took Jesaulenko into hospital to visit one of his biggest fans, former Warragul GRC President, Matt Height, after he endured a serious stroke.

Terri has also been overwhelmed by the number of wellwishers from a number of high profile participants upon news of

UPCOMING GRV

VIC BRED SERIES GRV VIC BRED Series races are designed to promote and reward Victorian Bred Greyhounds.

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Each series is designed to give an equal opportunity to a variety of greyhounds, of similar grade and experience, a chance to compete for above average prizemoney.

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GRV VIC BRED Series are open to Victorian Bred Greyhounds and all provincial finals carry a VICGREYS Bonus.

Listed across are when GRV VIC BRED Series commence during June and July 2018.

JESAULENKO Breeding: October 2013 College Causeway – Elite Fairy Breeder/owner/trainer: Terri Morris, Traralgon Record: 100 starts; 45-21-12 JESAULENKO Breeding: October 2013 College Causeway – Elite Fairy Breeder/owner/trainer: Terri Morris, Traralgon Record: 100 starts; Prize money: $411,105 Group races: G2 Traralgon Cup (1st); G1 Melbourne Cup (2nd); G1 Temlee (2nd); G2 Cranbourne Cup (7th); G3 Silver Bullet (6th); G2 Bendigo Cup (5th); G2 Traralgon Cup (6th).

GRV VIC BRED Maiden Series Fri, 8 Jun

Night

TRA

GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 525

Fri, 22 Jun

Twilight

BEN

GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 425

Tue, 3 Jul

Night

WGL

GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 460

Wed, 18 Jul

Night

BAL

GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 450

Sun, 29 Jul

Day

HVL

GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 350

Sun, 17 Jun

Day

SAP

GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Heat 515

GRV VIC BRED Mixed 6/7 Series

Wed, 20 Jun

Night

BAL

GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Heat 450

Fri, 20 Jul

Twilight

BEN

GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Heat 425

Sun, 3 Jun

Twilight

SLE

GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 440 (1 - 4 Wins)

Tue, 26 Jun

Night

WGL

GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 460 (1 - 4 Wins)

Sun, 15 Jul

Day

HVL

GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 350 (1 - 4 Wins)

GRV VIC BRED Restricted Win Series

GRV VIC BRED Grade 5 Series Sun, 3 Jun

Day

SAP

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 515 (No City Wins)

Tue, 5 Jun

Twilight

HOR

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 485

Wed, 13 Jun

Night

CRN

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 520

Sun, 17 Jun

Day

HVL

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 350

Sun, 1 Jul

Night

BEN

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 500

Fri, 6 Jul

Night

TRA

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 525

Fri, 13 Jul

Night

GEL

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 520

Thu, 19 Jul

Twilight

SHP

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 450

Wed, 25 Jul

Night

BAL

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 450

Wed, 20 Jun

Night

CRN

GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 699 (0 - 6 Wins)(No City Wins)

Fri, 20 Jul

Night

GEL

GRV VIC BRED Series - S/E Heat 596 (Less Than $25000)

GRV VIC BRED Distance Series

Ian Garland leads Zipping Nitro to the boxes on RSN Sandown Cup night. Photo by: Clint Anderson.

From the grassroots of coursing to the world’s richest staying race

By Molly Haines

A

nyone who thinks coursing is for battling greyhounds need look no further than group-class stayer, Zipping Nitro.

A finalist in the world’s richest greyhound race for stayers, the RSN Sandown Cup on 24 May, Zipping Nitro is one of a number of greyhounds trained by Ian Garland who course as part of their training regime.

“I wanted to both mentally and physically strengthen Zipping Nitro for the Sandown Cup and coursing enabled me to do both,” said Garland, from Longlea (near Bendigo). “I really wanted to break up his routine because he is a greyhound who predominantly races on the circle tracks. I think it’s healthy to change a greyhound’s routine up, which is why I try and incorporate coursing into my training.”

Coursing is held on weekends during the colder months of the year on straight tracks around Victoria - presently Benalla, Lang Lang and Longwood. It involves greyhounds racing one-on-one in a knock out competition style, in which they can course up

three times throughout a day.

Garland coursed Zipping Nitro at Benalla on 29 April, where he won all three of his courses that day, defeating Crackerjack Mick in the final and picking up a first prize of $825. He believes that with the right preparation and a strong emphasis on recovery, coursing can be a huge benefit to just about any greyhound.

“I don’t like to categorise greyhounds who course because it is a great training tool – I have been utilising coursing for 20 years,” Garland said.

After finishing sixth to the all-conquering Tornado Tears in the Sandown Cup final, Zipping Nitro’s record stands at six wins from 24 starts. The son of My Bro Fabio and Scarlett Girl has missed a place just twice during his career.

Check out our video series on coursing tips at greyhoundcare. grv.org.au/video

UPCOMING COURSING EVENTS Details Noel Ryan Memorial Werribee Cup

Sunday 17th June

Lang Lang

Sylvester Doyle Puppy Championship

Sunday 24th June

Lang Lang

Sylvester Doyle Puppy Championship Cont.

Sunday 8th July

Lang Lang

Standard Meeting

Saturday 21st July

Longwood

Derby & Oaks

Longwood

Derby & Oaks Cont. Longwood Cup & Bert Clarke Memorial

Sunday 22nd July Sunday 5th August

Lang Lang

Western Saws Cup

Saturday 18th August

Lang Lang

Waterloo Cup

Sunday 19th August

Lang Lang

Waterloo Cup Cont.

Full details at ncavictoria.com *Please note: Benalla, Lang Lang and Longwood are all grass surfaces, with Benalla and Lang Lang using a drag lure and Longwood a Trolley (arm) Lure.

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Club Longwood

JUNE 2018

Date Sunday 3rd June

For a comprehensive print-friendly version of Victoria’s 2018 coursing calendar, please visit https://goo.gl/H6KNjW

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Coursing has family full of hope

T

he Fullerton family from Red Cliffs (near Mildura) are part of a new wave of coursers, with nominations up substantially in 2018.

“We have started coursing again as a family and we love it. Mum and dad used to course greyhounds many years ago, but I was too young to remember. It has a fantastic social atmosphere,” said Melissa Fullerton.

“Living in Mildura, it means a lot of travelling, but when you train greyhounds you have to do what’s best for your dogs. My brother Shawn, mum (Jenny) and I go coursing while dad (Barry) stays home to hold the fort.”

Importantly, the greyhounds the Fullertons are currently coursing – four 28-month-old pups by Kiowa Producer out of Billie The Bar – are benefitting from the experience, particularly with regards to their desire to chase.

The quartet comprises of Believe In You (two starts for no placings on the circle) as well as unraced trio American Brat, Black Lazarus and Steorra. Melissa said she has noticed a remarkable improvement in the chasing habits and confidence levels of all four greyhounds. American Brat has adapted particularly well, making a semi-final at Benalla last month before winning a maiden event at Lang Lang on 6 May. Black Lazarus has also been notably impressive, making the semifinals of his first two coursing attempts before winning a maiden event at Benalla on 20 May. “The litter had been struggling so we decided to course them to try to get their confidence up, and it seems to have worked because they’re chasing like demons. It’s good experience for them, especially if they can get in front of the other dog,” Melissa said.

GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA

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“Hopefully they continue to improve. Time will tell whether their improvement correlates into more competitive efforts on circle tracks, but we’re quietly confident it will.”

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Ringo’s a coursing star Kid Ringo showed outstanding form when taking out the $1,500 to-the-winner McRae Holden Benalla Cup over seasoned courser Cullquin Bomber (Richard Anchen) on 20 May. Melissa Fullerton with American Brat, who has adapted well to coursing.

By Andrew Copley

Hard copies of the Code of Practice at Victorian greyhound racing clubs

T

he Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) has advised that it has printed 2000 bound copies of the Code of Pracice for the Keeping of Racing Greyhounds.

150 copies were sent to each of GRV’s 13 clubs, and 50 copies to GRV’s head office in Chetwynd Street West Melbourne, for distribution to participants and stakeholders.

Contact information for Victorian greyhound clubs can be found on Page 34 of this publication.

To view the new Code of Practice for the Keeping of Racing Greyhounds visit: agriculture.vic.gov.au/pets/dogs/ greyhounds/code-of-practice

The Don Jarvis-trained Kid Ringo has won four from 38 on the TAB circuit, but he has worn the wrath of Stewards for ‘Failing to Chase’ on two occasions. He is, however, unbeaten in coursing having also won the 2018 Repco Richmond Maiden at Benalla on 29 April.

RACING REFERENCE GROUP UPDATE

By Molly Haines

G

RV has taken the first step in trialling suggested lures which were designed by participants in the Racing Reference Group (RRG) in April’s meeting.

390m, Warragul 400m, Geelong 400m, Shepparton 390m and Bendigo 425m. GRV are in the planning stages which will include consulting with Clubs who will assist in the decision about the suitability at each track before proceeding. GRV is also investigating other options to cranes to make the Drop on Boxes easier to use for staff.

The suggested lure designs, which move back to a straight arm concept, range between 1.2 and 1.5 metres in length and sit about 0.5 metres off the track. The suggested designs also include multiple decoys on the arm to provide more options for greyhounds to chase.

“The implementation of the Drop on Boxes was formed from the University Technology Sydney (UTS) study, which found that Drop on Boxes encouraged a cleaner and straighter run out of the boxes,” Robins said.

The trial took place at Sandown without greyhounds behind the lure.

The RRG are scheduled to meet on Wednesday 27 June, with a discussion about Catching Pens on the agenda.

“The arms were made up of a new product suggested to us by the group called Moly Chrome. We needed to ensure it was sustainable on existing GRV infrastructure before trialling it with greyhounds,” Acting General Manager Racing Scott Robins said.

“We are now waiting on a performance report by Stewards, Vets, OH&S personnel and GRV Racing staff who witnessed the trial before we make a decision about the future of these suggested designs.”

“It is important to note that before any new lure designs are used on race day an extensive trial with racing greyhounds will be undertaken – this is not an overnight process; Animal Welfare is at the forefront of our work.”

Robins presented a discussion paper for feedback on Mandatory Performance Trials whereby greyhounds would be required to trial prior to starting their racing careers to prove they are capable of racing. Mandatory Performance Trials are currently compulsory in NSW and Western Australia.

It was discussed that Drop on Boxes could be installed at the following Clubs; Warrnambool 390m, Ballarat

Miss Mini Mouse (left) met a new friend named Bear at the GAP Café

Racing Reference Group Chair: Scott Robins

David Geall

(Acting GM - Racing)

James Van de Maat

Members:

Brian Parkinson

Marg Long

Robert Britton

Mick Floyd

Geoff Collins

Cynthia O’Brien

GRV:

Stan Ralph

Alan Clayton

Geoff Miles

Glenn Fish

If you have any concerns or suggestions relating to racing, please contact Racing Reference Group members either in person or via email at racingdepartment@grv.org.au

Former great visits the GAP Café

By Andrew Copley

“We had been wanting to go to the GAP Café for a while now,” said Miss Mini Mouse’s owner Diane Bartolo. “It’s a great concept and I must say we were more than impressed. I’m sure we’ll go again at some stage. We thought we’d take Witch (Miss Mini Mouse) with us for an outing.”

Miss Mini Mouse (Brett Lee – Leprechaun Yap) will turn 14 in November. A lightning fast beginner, she won 17 races from 48 starts. She contested two Melbourne Cup finals and an Adelaide Cup, while her greatest win was in the Group 2 South Australian Oaks.

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M

iss Mini Mouse, runner-up to litter sister Betty’s Angel in the 2006 Group 1 Melbourne Cup, made a recent visit to the GAP Café in West Melbourne. It was there she met a new mate, Bear (right), with whom she shared a pupaccino.

JUNE 2018

Miss Mini Mouse (6) runs second to Betty’s Angel in the 2006 Melbourne Cup. Photo by Paul Munt.

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JUNE

RACING CALENDAR

RACING CALENDAR More than $46 million in prize money is distributed through Victorian greyhound racing each year.

DATE

TIME SLOT Day

Fri, 1 Jun

Twilight

Night

TRACK HVL

GEL

TITLE OF EVENT

DISTANCE

WINNER

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

350

825

S/E Veteran 460 (VICGREYS)

460

1405

Mixed 6/7 Heat 400

400

1405

BEN

Provincial Full Stakes

TRA

Maiden Final 315 (VICGREYS)

315

1405

Restricted Win 410 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking)

410

1405

Twilight

HOR

Night

MEA

Sat, 2 Jun

Grade 5 410 (Bitches Only)

410

1405

Maiden Final 525

525

5000

Healesville Super Sprint - S/E Heat 350

350

825

Super VICGREYS Series - Restricted Win Final 300 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS)

300

825

GDR Grade 5 715 (No City Wins)

715

3020

HVL Day Sun, 3 Jun SAP Twilight

Mon, 4 Jun

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 515 (No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only)

515

1405

SLE

GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 440 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)

440

1405

Restricted Win Final 485 (1 - 4 Wins)(VICGREYS)

485

1650

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

485

1405

Day

BAL

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(325+ Ranking)

Twilight

TRA

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Night

SHP

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Full Stakes)

GEL

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

Twilight HOR Tue, 5 Jun Night

Day Twilight

WGL

Super VICGREYS Series - S/E Heat 460 (Vic Bred Only)

460

1650

Maiden Final 400 (VICGREYS)

400

1405

Grade 5 400 (Bitches Only)(2 Races)(VICGREYS)

400

1405

Restricted Win Heat 525 (1 - 4 Wins)

525

1405

Grade 5 No Penalty 525 (250+ Ranking)

525

1405

MEP BEN

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Final 450 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS)

450

7500

GDR Special Event 660

660

3300

BAL

Wed, 6 Jun Night

GDR Restricted Win 699 (1 - 4 Wins)

699

3020

CRN

Maiden Final 520 (VICGREYS)

520

1405

311

1405

Day

WGL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Mixed 6/7 Final 450 (VICGREYS)

450

1650

Twilight

SHP S/E Veteran 390 (250+ Ranking)

390

1405

515

9060

S/E Veteran 311 (Less Than $50000)

Thu, 7 Jun GEL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Night SAN

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 515 (No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only)

Day

HVL

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(275+ Ranking)

Twilight

BEN

Fri, 8 Jun

Restricted Win Heat 425 (1 - 4 Wins)

425

1405

GDR Grade 5 596

596

3020 1650

GEL Mixed 6/7 Final 400 (VICGREYS)

400

TRA

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

525

1325

Twilight

BEN

Grade 5 500 (Bitches Only)(2 Races)(VICGREYS)

500

1405

Restricted Win Final 600 (1 - 4 Wins)

600

7200

Night

MEA Grade 5 Heat 525

525

5000

Free For All 300 (VICGREYS)(Grade 4 or Better)

300

950

Healesville Super Sprint - S/E Final 350 (VICGREYS)

350

3000 1405

Night

Sat, 9 Jun

HVL Day Sun, 10 Jun

Mon, 11 Jun

24

SAP

Grade 5 No Penalty 515 (250+ Ranking)

515

Maiden Heat 515

515

1325

GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Final 440 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS)

440

4000

Grade 5 440 (Bitches Only)

440

1405

Twilight

SLE

Day

BAL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Twilight

TRA

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

Night

SHP

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(250+ Ranking)

TIME SLOT

TRACK GEL

Twilight

TITLE OF EVENT

DISTANCE

WINNER

485

3050

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 485 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS)

HOR Doug Hughes Memorial - Maiden Heat 410

410

1325

GDR Restricted Win 680 (1 - 4 Wins)

680

3020

Tue, 12 Jun Night

Super VICGREYS Series - S/E Final 460 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS)

460

1650

Mixed 6/7 Heat 400

400

1405

Grade 5 Heat 525 (200+ Ranking)

525

1405

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

525

1405

Grade 5 Heat 440 (Final Sale 24/6)

440

1405

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

440

1405

BAL

Grade 5 No Penalty 390 (250+ Ranking)

390

1405

CRN

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

520

1405

Day

WGL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Slips To Boxes - Special Event 390 (VICGREYS)(Field Drawn From Longwood Coursing 3/6)

390

1650

Twilight

SHP Restricted Win Heat 390 (1 - 4 Wins)

390

1405

515

5000

Day

Wed, 13 Jun

Twilight

WGL

JUNE

DATE

RACING CALENDAR

RACING CALENDAR

MEP

SLE

Night

Thu, 14 Jun BEN

Provincial Half Stakes (Preference Given To Maidens)

Night SAN

Maiden Final 515 Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(250+ Ranking)

Day

Twilight

HVL

BEN

S/E Veteran 300

300

825

GDR Special Event 660 (VICGREYS)(2 Races)

660

3300

Restricted Win Final 425 (1 - 4 Wins)(VICGREYS)

425

1650

Bendigo To The Meadows - Restricted Win Heat 500 (1 - 4 Wins)(No City Wins)

500

1405

Restricted Win Heat 460 (1 - 4 Wins)

460

1405

Glenview Cup - S/E Heat 395

395

1650

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

525

1405

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

390

1405

Restricted Win 390 ( 1-3 Wins) (250+ Ranking)

390

1405

Restricted Win Final 525 (1 - 4 Wins)

525

6260

Grade 5 Final 525 (VICGREYS)

525

12000

HGA Puppy Championship - S/E Heat 300 (Whelped on/after 1 Jan 2016)

300

825

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 350 (Vic Bred Only)

350

825

GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Heat 515 (Vic Bred Only)

515

1405

CLUBS

Fri, 15 Jun GEL Night TRA

Twilight

BAL

Sat, 16 Jun Night

MEA

HVL Day Sun, 17 Jun

SAP

Twilight

Mon, 18 Jun

Grade 5 515 (Bitches Only)

515

1405

GDR Special Event 650

650

3300

Maiden Heat 440

440

1325

SLE

570+ DISTANCE

Day

BAL

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(325+ Ranking)

Twilight

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

Doug Hughes Memorial - Maiden Final 410 (VICGREYS)

410

1405

Mixed 6/7 Final 400 (VICGREYS)

400

1650

GRV VICBRED SERIES

Twilight Tue, 19 Jun Night

RANK LIMIT MEETING

WGL S/E Veteran 460

460

1405

GDR Novice Grade 7 600

600

3020

Maiden Heat 525

525

1325

Day

MEP

Twilight

BEN

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

BAL

GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Heat 450 (Vic Bred Only)

450

1405

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

520

3050

GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 699 (0 - 6 Wins)(No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only)

699

1620

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

390

1650

S/E Veteran 450 (VICGREYS)(2 Races)(250+ Ranking)

450

1405

GEL

GDR Special Event 596

596

3300

SAN

GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Final 515 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS)

515

10000

Day

HVL

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(275+ Ranking)

Twilight

BEN

VETERAN RACE

FEMALE RACE

Wed, 20 Jun Night CRN Day

WGL

Twilight

SHP

Thu, 21 Jun

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

Night

GEL Fri, 22 Jun Night TRA

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

425

1325

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

460

1650

Grade 5 400 (Bitches Only)(3 Races)(VICGREYS)

400

1405

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

525

7500

Life Members Cup - Special Event 595 (VICGREYS)

595

7000

Glenview Cup - S/E Final 395 (VICGREYS)

395

7000

Special Event 525

525

2000

25

RACING CALENDAR

JUNE - JULY

RACING CALENDAR DATE

Sat, 23 Jun

TIME SLOT

TRACK

Twilight

WGL

Night

MEA

HVL Day SAP Sun, 24 Jun

Twilight

Tue, 26 Jun

Bendigo To The Meadows - Restricted Win Final 525 (1 - 4 Wins)(No City Wins)

525

6260

Grade 5 Final 525 (200+ Ranking)

525

6260

HGA Puppy Championship - S/E Final 300 (Whelped on/after 1 Jan 2016)(VICGREYS)

300

3500

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 350 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS)

350

3050

Grade 5 Heat 595

595

1620

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

515

1405

Grade 5 Final 440 (Final Sale 24/6)(VICGREYS)

440

1650

Arthur Hay Memorial - S/E Heat 520 (Vic Bred Only)

520

1650

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

440

1405

Tom Lanigan Memorial - Mixed 6/7 Heat 440 (Vic Bred Only)

440

1405

Maiden Final 440 (VICGREYS)

440

1405

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

HOR

Mixed 6/7 Heat 410

410

1405

WGL

GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 460 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)

460

1405

Mixed 6/7 Heat 525

525

1405

Grade 5 525 (Bitches Only)

525

1405

Day

MEP

Twilight

BEN

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

BAL

GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Final 450 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS)

450

4000

CRN

GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Final 699 (0 - 6 Wins)(No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS)

699

5000

Night Day

Thu, 28 Jun

WINNER

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Night

Wed, 27 Jun

DISTANCE

BAL

Day Mon, 25 Jun

SLE

TITLE OF EVENT Provincial Half Stakes (Preference Given To Maidens)

Twilight

Night

HOR SHP

Grade 5 No Penalty 410 (250+ Ranking)

410

1405

GDR Special Event 650 (VICGREYS)(2 Races)

650

3300

Maiden Heat 390

390

1325

595

7200

BAL

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(325+ Ranking)

SAN

Grade 5 Final 595 Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(250+ Ranking)

Day

Fri, 29 Jun

Twilight

Night

HVL TRA BEN GEL

Sat, 30 Jun

350

825

GDR Restricted Win 595 (1 - 4 Wins)(2 Races)(VICGREYS)

595

3020

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

660

1620

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

425

1405

S/E Veteran 400

400

1405

Twilight

CRN

Grade 5 311 (Bitches Only)

311

1405

Night

MEA

Maiden Final 525

525

5000

Bendigo Cup - S/E Heat 425 (Maidens Ineligible)

425

5000

BEN

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 500 (Vic Bred Only)

500

1405

Grade 5 No Penalty 515 (250+ Ranking)

515

1405

Maiden Heat 515

515

1325

Don Clavarino Memorial GDR - Special Event 650

650

3300

Arthur Hay Memorial - S/E Final 520 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS)

520

3000

Toby Wyeth Memorial - Grade 5 Final 440 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) Tom Lanigan Memorial - Mixed 6/7 Final 440 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS)

440 440

3000 3000

Mixed 6/7 Final 410 (VICGREYS)

410

1650

S/E Veteran 410

410

1405

GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Final 460 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS)

460

4000

GDR Special Event 680

680

3300

Day SAN Sun, 1 Jul

Mon, 2 Jul

S/E Veteran 350

Twilight

SLE

Day

BAL

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(275+ Ranking)

Twilight

TRA

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

Night

SHP

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Full Stakes)

GEL

Provincial Half Stakes (Preference Given To Maidens)

Twilight HOR Tue, 3 Jul Night

WGL

Day

MEP

Twilight

BEN

Wed, 4 Jul

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

460

1325

Grade 5 Heat 525 (No City Wins)(Final MEP 11/7)

525

1405

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

525

1405

Grade 5 450 (Bitches Only)(2 Races)(VICGREYS)

450

1405

Mixed 6/7 Heat 390

390

1405

S/E Veteran 311

311

1405

Restricted Win Heat 311 (3 - 6 Wins)

311

1405

Maiden Final 390 (VICGREYS)

390

1405

S/E Veteran 390 (250+ Ranking)

390

1405

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

460

1405

Grade 5 No Pentalty 400 (250+ Ranking)

400

1405

McKenna Memorial - S/E Heat 595

595

7200

Maiden Final 515

515

5000

Provincial Full Stakes (Preference Given To Grade 6 & 7 Greyhounds)

BAL Night CRN Day

WGL

Twilight

SHP

Thu, 5 Jul

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

GEL Night

26

SAN

TIME SLOT

TRACK

Day

HVL

Twilight

GEL

Fri, 6 Jul BEN Night

TITLE OF EVENT

DISTANCE

WINNER

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(275+ Ranking) Restricted Win Heat 400 (3 - 6 Wins)

400

1405

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

425

7500

Ready 2 Race Mid Year Bonus - Special Event 425 (VICGREYS)(Top 8 Greyhounds With Highest Prizemoney Since 2017 Auction)

425

5000

Bendigo Cup - S/E Group 2 425 (Maidens Ineligible)

425

47000

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 500 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS)

500

3050 10000

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

660

TRA

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

525

1405

Twilight

HOR

Grade 5 No Penalty 410 (250+ Ranking)

410

1405

Night

MEA

Mixed 6/7 Final 525

525

6260

Winter Cup - S/E Heat 350

350

825

S/E Veteran 350 (2 Races)(VICGREYS)

350

825

GDR Grade 5 715

715

3020

Mixed 6/7 Heat 515

515

1405

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

440

1405

Grade 5 440 (Bitches Only)

440

1405

JULY

DATE

RACING CALENDAR

RACING CALENDAR

Sat, 7 Jul

HVL Day SAP

Sun, 8 Jul

Twilight

Mon, 9 Jul

SLE

Day

BAL

Aged Prize Money Meeting (Half Stakes)($1500 Limit)

Twilight

TRA

Provincial Half Stakes (Preference Given To Maidens)

Night

SHP

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

CLUBS

GEL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

HOR

Maiden Heat 410

WGL

GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Semi Final 460 (Vic Bred Only)

460

1405

Grade 5 Final 525 (No City Wins)(Final MEP 11/7)

525

6260

GDR Novice Grade 7 725

725

3020

Maiden Heat 525

525

1325

Mixed 6/7 Final 390 (VICGREYS)

390

1650

S/E Veteran 450 (VICGREYS)(2 Races)

450

1405

Restricted Win Final 311 (3 - 6 Wins)(VICGREYS)

311

1650

520

1405

450

1405

Mixed 6/7 Final 515

515

6260

McKenna Memorial - S/E Group 2 595

595

40000

300

825

Restricted Win Final 400 (3 - 6 Wins)(VICGREYS)

400

1650

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

520

1405

S/E Veteran 440

440

1405

Grade 5 No Penalty 440 (250+ Ranking)

440

1405

Maiden Heat 440

440

1325

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

525

3050

Mixed 6/7 Heat 395

395

1405

Restricted Win 525 (Bitches Only)(1 - 4 Wins)(2 Races)(VICGREYS)

525

1405

Maturity Classic - S/E Heat 525 (Whelped on/after 1 Apr 2016)(Maidens Ineligible)

525

6260

GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 350 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)

350

825

Winter Cup - S/E Final 350 (VICGREYS)

350

6260

Grade 5 No Penalty 595 (250+ Ranking)

595

1620

Restricted Win Heat 515 (3 - 6 Wins)

515

1405

GDR Restricted Win 650 (0 - 4 Wins)

650

3020

Sale Sprint Championship - S/E Heat 440

440

1650

Twilight Tue, 10 Jul Night

Day

Wed, 11 Jul

Twilight

MEP

BEN

410

1325

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

BAL Night CRN Cranbourne To Sandown - Grade 5 Heat 520 (No City Wins) Day

WGL

Twilight

SHP

Super VICGREYS Series - Mixed 6/7 Heat 450 (Vic Bred Only)

BAL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Thu, 12 Jul Night

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(275+ Ranking)

570+ DISTANCE

SAN Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(250+ Ranking) Day

S/E Veteran 300 Twilight

GRV VICBRED SERIES

HVL BEN

Provincial Full Stakes

RANK LIMIT MEETING

GEL

Fri, 13 Jul Night

SLE

Twilight

TRA

VETERAN RACE

FEMALE RACE

Sat, 14 Jul Night

MEA HVL

Day SAP

Sun, 15 Jul

Mon, 16 Jul

Twilight

SLE

Day

BAL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Twilight

TRA

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Night

SHP

Provincial Half Stakes (Preference Given To Maidens)

27

JULY

RACING CALENDAR

RACING CALENDAR DATE

TIME SLOT

TRACK GEL

TITLE OF EVENT

DISTANCE

WINNER

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

Twilight HOR Tue, 17 Jul Night

Day Twilight

WGL

Maiden Final 410 (VICGREYS)

410

1405

GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Final 460 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS)

460

7500

S/E Veteran 400 (VICGREYS)(2 Races)(250+ Ranking)

400

1405

Mixed 6/7 Heat 400

400

1405

Grade 5 525 (Bitches Only)

525

1405

Mixed 6/7 Heat 525

525

1405

MEP BEN

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(275+ Ranking)

Wed, 18 Jul BAL Night

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

450

1325

Slips To Boxes - Special Event 311 (Field Drawn From Lang Lang Coursing 8/7)(VICGREYS)

311

2100

Maiden Heat 311

311

1325

CRN Day

WGL

Aged Prize Money Meeting (Half Stakes)($2000 Limit)

GEL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Twilight

GDR Restricted Win 650 (0 - 4 Wins)(VICGREYS)(2 Races)

650

3020

Super VICGREYS Series - Mixed 6/7 Final 450 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS)

450

1650

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

450

1405

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

450

1405

Restricted Win Final 515 (3 - 6 Wins)

515

6260

Cranbourne To Sandown - Grade 5 Final 515 (No City Wins)

515

6260

SHP

Thu, 19 Jul

Night

SAN

Day

HVL

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(275+ Ranking)

Twilight

BEN

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

425

1405

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

520

3050

GRV VIC BRED Series - S/E Heat 596 (Less Than $25000)(Vic Bred Only)

596

1900

GDR Special Event 665 (VICGREYS)

665

3300

Mixed 6/7 Final 395 (VICGREYS)

395

1650

S/E Veteran 520 (VICGREYS)

520

1405

311

1405

Fri, 20 Jul

GEL Night TRA

Twilight

CRN Grade 5 311 (Bitches Only)

Sat, 21 Jul Night

MEA

HVL

The Meadows Events Stayers - S/E Heat 725

725

7200

Maiden Final 525

525

5000

Maturity Classic - S/E Semi Final 525 (Whelped on/after 1 Apr 2016)(Maidens Ineligible)

525

10000

Free For All 350 (Grade 4 or Better)(Female Trainers Only)(Domiciled for 60+ Days in Kennel)

350

950

Grade 5 350 (Female Trainers Only)(Domiciled for 60+ Days in Kennel)

350

825

Mixed 6/7 350 (Female Trainers Only)(Domiciled for 60+ Days in Kennel)

350

825

Maiden 300 (Female Trainers Only)(Domiciled for 60+ Days in Kennel)

300

825

GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Final 350 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS)

350

4000

Novice Grade 7 595

595

1620

Day Sun, 22 Jul SAP

Twilight

Mon, 23 Jul

Grade 5 Heat 595

595

1620

Grade 5 No Penalty 515 (250+ Ranking)

515

1405

Maiden Final 440 (VICGREYS)

440

1405

Sale Sprint Championship - S/E Final 440 (VICGREYS)

440

10000

SLE

Day

BAL

Provincial Half Stakes (Preference Given To Maidens)

Twilight

TRA

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(275+ Ranking)

Night

SHP

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

GEL

Aged Prize Money Meeting (Half Stakes)($2000 Limit)

HOR

Mixed 6/7 Heat 485

485

1405

Night

WGL

Mixed 6/7 Final 400 (VICGREYS)

400

1650

Day

MEP

Twilight Tue, 24 Jul

Wed, 25 Jul

Twilight

BEN

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

525

1405

Restricted Win Heat 525 (3 - 6 Wins)

525

1405

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking) GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Semi Final 450 (Vic Bred Only)

450

1405

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

450

1405

CRN

Maiden Final 311 (VICGREYS)

311

1405

Day

WGL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Twilight

SHP

3050

Night

BAL

Thu, 26 Jul

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

450

Restricted Win Heat 390 (3 - 6 Wins)

390

1405

GDR Special Event 660

660

3300

BAL Night SAN

28

Grade 5 No Penalty 450 (250+Ranking)

450

1405

Grade 5 Final 595 (VICGREYS)

595

7200

TIME SLOT

TRACK

Day

HVL

Twilight

BEN

Fri, 27 Jul Night

GEL TRA

Twilight

HOR

Sat, 28 Jul Night

MEA

HVL Day

Sun, 29 Jul

SAP

Mon, 30 Jul

DISTANCE

350

825

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

425

4000

GRV VIC BRED Series - S/E Final 596 (Less Than $25000)(Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS)

596

5000

S/E Veteran 520 (VICGREYS)

520

1405

Restricted Win Heat 525 (3 - 6 Wins)

525

1405

Restricted Win 410 (1 - 3 Wins)(VICGREYS)(3 Races)(250+ Ranking)

410

1405

Grade 5 485 (Bitches Only)

485

1405

Mixed 6/7 Final 525 (VICGREYS)

525

6260

570+

Grade 5 Heat 525

525

5000

DISTANCE

The Meadows Events Stayers - S/E Final 725

725

25000

Maturity Classic - S/E Group 1 525 (Whelped on/after 1 Apr 2016)(Maidens Ineligible)

525

100000

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

350

825

GDR Grade 5 715

715

3020

Maiden Heat 515

515

1325

440

1405

SLE

Mixed 6/7 Heat 440

Day

BAL

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(350+ Ranking)

Twilight

TRA

Aged Prize Money Meeting (Half Stakes)($2000 Limit)

Night

SHP

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(275+ Ranking)

GEL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

HOR

Mixed 6/7 Final 485 (VICGREYS)

485

WGL

Restricted Win Heat 460 (3 - 6 Wins)

460

Night

WINNER

S/E Veteran 350

Twilight

Twilight

Tue, 31 Jul

TITLE OF EVENT Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(250+ Ranking)

JULY

DATE

RACING CALENDAR

RACING CALENDAR

GRV VICBRED SERIES

RANK LIMIT MEETING

VETERAN RACE

FEMALE RACE 1650

CLUBS

QUIZ ANSWERS Q1. True Q2. A. 2018 Melbourne Cup night Q3. A. Moreira 2 Points - Q4. True Q.5 C. Fernando Bale x Tears Siam Q6. Off The Leash 3 Points - Q7. C. Not Available

1 Point -

0-4 5-8 9 - 11 12

SCORE

Still a maiden Country class City standard Group 1 performer

REGULAR WEEKLY SCHEDULE MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

TIMESLOT

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

DAY

CLUB

Ballarat

Meadows (MEP)

Warragul

Healesville

STAKES

Level 3

Level 2

Level 3

Level 3

Healesville Level 3

SKY

SKY 1

SKY 1

SKY 1

SKY 1

SKY 1 & 2

CLUB

Sandown (SAP)

STAKES

Level 2

SKY

SKY 2

TIMESLOT

TWILIGHT

CLUB

Traralgon

Horsham

Bendigo

Shepparton

Bendigo

Rotate

Sale

STAKES

Level 3

Level 2

Level 3

Level 2

Level 2

Level 2

Level 2

SKY

SKY 1

SKY 1

SKY 1 & 2

SKY 1

SKY 1

SKY 2

SKY 1

CLUB

Geelong

STAKES

Level 3

SKY

SKY 1 & 2

TIMESLOT

NIGHT

CLUB

Shepparton

Warragul

Ballarat

Sandown

Geelong

The Meadows

STAKES

Level 3

Level 2

Level 2

Level 1

Level 2

Level 1

SKY

SKY 1

SKY 1

SKY 1

SKY 1

SKY 1

SKY 1

CLUB

Cranbourne

Warrnambool

Traralgon

STAKES

Level 2

Level 2

Level 2

SKY

SKY 1

SKY 1 & 2

SKY 2

4

4

DAILY LEVEL 1

3

3

4

2

SKY 1

16

12

SKY 2

3

9

SKY 1 & 2

4

23

TOTAL

23

Metro

2

LEVEL 2

Provincial

LEVEL 3

Tier 3, Ranking Meetings, Maidens Pref & HVL Half Stakes

TOTAL

3

29

Professional Standards & Integrity report

RACING STATISTICS - APRIL 2018 Marring:

18

Fail To Chase:

32

Satisfactory Trials Cleared:

57

Satisfactory Trials Not Cleared:

18

Swabs Taken:

1062

Daryl Brennan - RADB Hearing 17 April 2018, GAR83(2) failed to present the greyhound ‘Star Cluster’ free of any prohibited substance for an event at Warrnambool meeting held on 4 November 2017. The RADB imposed a fine of $1,500, of which $500 is suspended provided there is no further breach of GAR 83 in the next 12 months. In addition, Star Cluster is disqualified from race 1 at Warrnambool on 4 November 2017.

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2018

PROSECUTIONS OVERVIEW Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board (RADB) Joanne Power - RADB Hearing 12 April 2018 – GAR83(2) failing to present the greyhound ‘Tallinn Power' free of any prohibited substance for an event at the Cranbourne meeting on 25 October 2017. The RADB imposed a fine of $1,500, of which $500 is suspended provided there is no further breach of GAR 83 in the next 12 months. In addition, Tallinn Power is disqualified from race 2 at Cranbourne on 25 October 2017.

Peter Terry - RADB Hearing 13 April 2018, GAR83(2) failing to present the greyhound ‘Dyna Misty’ free of any prohibited substance for an event at Traralgon meeting held on 30 October 2017. The RADB imposed a fine of $1,500 but suspend $500 of that amount, pending no further breach of GAR 83 in the next 12 months. In addition, “Dyna Misty” is disqualified from race 4 at Traralgon on 30 October 2017.

Adriano Moro – RADB Hearing 17 April 2018 – GAR 69 (1), The greyhound ‘Militant Magic’ was charged with marring. The RADB was unable to say that the opinion of the Stewards was open to them and allowed the appeal.

Adrian Kenyon - RADB Hearing 23 April 2018, GAR 83 (1), 83 (1A) and 83 (2)(3), Mr. Adrian Kenyon administered or caused to be administered a prohibited substance to the greyhound ‘We Wish’ prior to the Geelong meeting held on 28 July 2017 and could only be caused by the administration of a substance containing EPO. The RADB dismissed charges 1 and 2 and will re-list the matter at a future date to suit the convenience of counsel and the Board to hear submissions in mitigation of penalty and the Stewards views on charge 3.

William Ferguson – RADB Hearing 27 April 2018 - 86 (f) Mr. Ferguson published a post on the social media website known as Facebook which was improper and insulting towards Senior Steward Mr. Carl Scott. The RADB imposed a 12 months disqualification and a $1000.00 fine.

Around 100 of Greyhound Adoption Program’s dedicated foster carers and volunteers enjoyed a free day out at Melbourne Zoo on 26 May. GRV hosted the gathering, which was a small token of appreciation for the wonderful work these people do for the adorable greyhound breed.

Testing Dates Re-homing of all greyhounds is a key goal for GRV. To assist owners with re-homing their greyhounds, 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 the next 3 months are listed on this page, with later dates released each month.

To be eligible for a pre-entry assessment your greyhound must: •

•

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

TESTING DAY

TIME

Sandown

Monday, 4 June 2018 (FULL)

10.00am to 1.00pm

Meadows

Tuesday, 5 June 2018 (FULL)

9.30am to 12.30pm

Ballarat

Wednesday, 6 June 2018 (FULL)

9.00am to 12.00pm

GAP/Seymour

Tuesday, 12 June 2018 (FULL)

9.00am to 12.00pm

Geelong

Thursday, 14 June 2018 (FULL)

9.00am to 12.00pm

Shepparton

Monday, 18 June 2018 (FULL)

9.30am to 12.30pm

Meadows

Tuesday, 19 June 2018 (FULL)

9.30am to 12.30pm

Cranbourne

Tuesday, 19 June 2018 (FULL)

9.00am to 12.00pm

Bendigo

Monday, 25 June 2018 (FULL)

10.30am to 1.30pm

GAP/Seymour

Tuesday, 26 June 2018 (FULL)

9.00am to 12.00pm

Geelong

Thursday, 28 June 2018

9.00am to 12.00pm

Sandown

Monday, 2 July 2018

10.30am to 1.30pm

GAP/Seymour

Tuesday, 3 July 2018

9.00am to 12.00pm

Ballarat

Wednesday, 4 July 2018

9.00am to 12.00pm

GAP/Seymour

Monday, 9 July 2018

9.00am to 12.00pm

Sale

Tuesday, 10 July 2018

9.30am to 12.30pm

Geelong

Thursday, 12 July 2018

9.00am to 12.00pm

Sandown

Monday, 16 July 2018

10.00am to 1.00pm

Geelong

Thursday, 14 June 2018

9.00am to 12.00pm

Shepparton

Monday, 18 June 2018

9.30am to 12.30pm

Meadows

Tuesday, 19 June 2018

9.30am to 12.30pm

Cranbourne

Tuesday, 19 June 2018

10.00am to 1.00pm

Monday, 25 June 2018

10.30am to 1.30pm

Tuesday, 26 June 2018

9.00am to 12.00pm

Geelong

Thursday, 28 June 2018

9.00am to 12.00pm

Sandown

Monday, 2 July 2018

10.00am to 1.00pm

GAP/Seymour

Tuesday, 3 July 2018

9.00am to 12.00pm

Pre-entry Assessment email:

Ballarat

Wednesday, 4 July 2018

9.00am to 12.00pm

gapbooking@grv.org.au

GAP/Seymour

Monday, 9 July 2018

9.00am to 12.00pm

Sale

Tuesday, 10 July 2018

9.30am to 12.30pm

Geelong

Thursday, 12 July 2018

9.00am to 12.00pm

Sandown

Monday, 16 July 2018

10.00am to 1.00pm

Meadows

Tuesday, 17 July 2018

9.30am to 12.30pm

Cranbourne

Tuesday, 17 July 2018

10.00am to 1.00pm

Pre-entry Assessment Booking Number:

03 8329 1100

that GAP adopted more than 1,300 greyhounds into the homes of Victorian families in the 2017 financial year?

That’s an average of more than three per day!

Monday, 23 July 2018

10.30am to 1.30pm

Tuesday, 24 July 2018

9.00am to 12.00pm

Ballarat

Wednesday, 25 July 2018

9.00am to 12.00pm

Shepparton

Monday, 30 July 2018

9.30am to 12.30pm

Meadows

Tuesday, 31 July 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.

*NEW GAP VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS From 1 March 2018, your greyhound must have had the following vaccinations: • Parvovirus, Distemper and Hepatitis (C3) within the last 2½ years (or within the last 1 year if the last C3 was given earlier than 12 months of age); and • Kennel Cough (both Bordetella and Parainfluenza) within the last 6 months where the Bordetella component is given as an intra-nasal or oral vaccine.

The simplest method to achieve this is an injectable C3 vaccine plus the standard intra-nasal Kennel Cough vaccine.

If you or your veterinarian have any questions on these requirements please contact GRV.

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Bendigo GAP/Seymour

JUNE 2018

Bendigo GAP/Seymour

Please visit gap.grv.org.au for all the latest GAP news

have a current C5 vaccination AS PER THE NEW REQUIREMENTS* described below and given at least 10 days before the pre-entry assessment; and not have been trained, trialled or raced for at least one month (preferably two months) prior to the testing day (“wind-down period”). This will increase the likelihood of your greyhound passing the temperament test. The ‘Racing to Retirement’ information booklet is available through Member Services or at:

LOCATION

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Welfare Report

By Gavin Goble General Manager Animal Welfare

Kennel cough prevention The state-wide Kennel Cough outbreak in 2017 highlighted how a more serious outbreak would threaten the racing program by depleting the availability of racing dogs. Kennel Cough could prevent a greyhound from racing for several weeks, and as affected dogs can also be infectious for weeks after they recover from symptoms, outbreaks have the potential to keep ‘smouldering’ for long periods of time.

vaccinations ‘current’, and this includes an annual Kennel Cough vaccination. In other words, GRV’s vaccination recommendation discussed above will be mandatory under the Code. As such, GRV encourages participants to get into the practice now of vaccinating their greyhounds beyond the naming vaccination, particularly for Kennel Cough every year.

As we are approaching the colder winter months, now is the time to start vaccinating your greyhounds against Kennel Cough. Vaccination, while not always 100% effective, is your best protection, by significantly reducing the chances of an outbreak, and reducing the severity of symptoms of affected dogs.

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The Kennel Cough vaccine makes up two parts of what is termed the “C5 vaccination”. The other three components (termed a C3) are Parvovirus, Distemper and Hepatitis.

Vaccination against Kennel Cough can be given at the same time as a C3 or as a separate vaccine, and can be given by intra-nasal, oral or injectable routes. While Kennel Cough vaccination is mandatory for the 2nd puppy vaccination and the naming vaccination, it is advisable to give Kennel Cough boosters every 6-12 months for life to ensure ongoing immunity.

In comparison, C3 vaccinations can be boosted just every 1-3 years in adult dogs (i.e. after the naming vaccination).

GRV therefore recommends for racing greyhounds (in addition to the mandatory puppy and naming vaccinations): • C3 vaccination every 1-3 years; and • Kennel Cough vaccination (ideally intra-nasal or oral) every 6-12 months, preferably at this time of the year.

However, if you want to book your greyhound into GAP you will need to check the new GAP vaccination requirements (introduced on 1 March 2018 to better protect against Kennel Cough). Please see the notes on the GAP page in this edition or contact GRV or your veterinarian if would like more information.

To assist participants in compliance with LR 42.6, new template certificates are now available for use if seeking a medical or behavioural exemption from the re-homing requirements of the rule. The new forms are: - GRV Re-homing Unsuitability Certificate that must be submitted with a Notice of Intention to Euthanase (NoI) if seeking an exemption from re-homing efforts on behavioural grounds.

- GRV Euthanasia Certificate this must be submitted if your greyhound is euthanased and contains the certification required from a veterinarian if seeking an exemption from NoI and re-homing requirements on medical grounds.

The new template certificates and further information about LR42.6 can be found at www.greyhoundcare.grv. org.au/new-local-rule-42-6/. All veterinarians on our mailing database have been emailed the certificates (along with explanatory information). If you or your veterinarian have any questions about the new template certificates, or the process in general, please contact GRV.

The new greyhound Code of Practice, commencing on 1 January 2020, will make it mandatory to keep your greyhounds’

Watch these videos and more at: greyhoundcare.grv.org.au/video

Breeding Tips with Barry Smith

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Local Rule 42.6 – New Certificate Templates

First Aid with Dr. Chris Boemo

Training Tips with Robert Britton

Preparing for re-homing

Coursing Tips with Peter Craig

Revised penalty guidelines for welfare offences available online GRV has published its revised Penalty Guidelines for Greyhound Welfare 2018.

The guidelines were released in draft form for public comment last December. The submissions GRV received during the public consultation process varied from being largely in favour of the new penalty ranges, to those that considered the new ranges too high.

GRV considered the feedback, gave key stakeholders a further opportunity to discuss their concerns and, as a result, made changes to the category 1 and 2 penalties.

It is important to note that the penalties outlined in the document are a guide. Welfare offences will continue to be treated on an individual basis and aggravating and mitigating factors, such as prior offences, remorse, cooperation and action already taken to address problems, will still be considered.

The guidelines can be found at: https://greyhoundcare.grv. org.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Penalty-GuidelinesGreyhound-Welfare-2018.pdf

Timing is critical with regard to Veterinary Clearance Certificates

Important reminder regarding the handling of greyhounds

Trainers who wish to nominate a greyhound to race that has been stood down pending receipt of a veterinary certificate of clearance, should ensure the veterinary certificate is forwarded to GRV at least one business day before nominations close.

Unregistered persons are not permitted to handle greyhounds on any racecourse. Trainers are reminded of their obligations under GAR101 (2) (a) & (b).

This will allow sufficient time for processing. If a veterinary clearance is not received by GRV in a timely manner, processing will not be guaranteed, and the nomination may not be accepted.

An owner or trainer shall not permit an unlicensed person to - (a) train, at any place; or (b) handle on any racecourse a greyhound owned by or pursuant to the control of the owner or trainer.

HAS YOUR GREYHOUND BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED AT THE TRACK? JUNE 2018

about GRV funding* for a full injury assessment off-track Further funding* may be available for treatment of eligible injuries.

DID YOU KNOW?

GRV has set up a Racing Injury Working Party (RIWP) to review all catastrophic and major injuries on greyhound tracks in Victoria, with the purpose of observing trends and providing safety improvements at GRV Clubs and private facilities. All Greyhound Recovery Initiative cases, including take-ups and denials, are reviewed by the RIWP.

Make an informed decision about the future of your greyhound *GRV’s new Greyhound Recovery Initiative (GRI) program

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CLUB DIRECTORY

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BALLARAT Ballarat 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

HORSHAM Horsham Greyhound Racing Club 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

TRARALGON Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club 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

BENDIGO Bendigo Greyhound Racing Association 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

THE MEADOWS Melbourne Greyhound Racing Association 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 Boulevard

Broadmeadows VIC, 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

WARRAGUL Warragul Greyhound Racing Club President: Bob Iredale 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

CRANBOURNE Cranbourne Greyhound Racing Club 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 Road, 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 Roads,

Healesville, 3777 Postal: PO Box 1170, Healesville, 3777

SANDOWN Sandown Greyhound Racing Club Chairman: Neil Brown 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 SHEPPARTON Shepparton Greyhound Racing Club 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

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 Street, Warrnambool Postal: PO Box 115,

Warrnambool 3280

COURSING CLUB DIRECTORY BENALLA Benalla Plumpton Coursing Club President: Andrew Scott Mobile: 0400 077 617 Address: Benalla Racecourse,

Midland Highway, Benalla,

VIC 3672 LANG LANG Lang Lang Coursing Club President: John Clay Mobile: 0419 559 738 Address: McDonalds Track,

Lang Lang, VIC 3984 LONGWOOD Longwood Coursing Club President: Gary Robinson Tel: (03) 5798 1407 Mobile: 0439 981 270 Address: Longwood Sports Complex,

Down Street, Longwood, VIC 3665

TRIAL INFORMATION

Bookings open Friday at 9.00am Wednesday Night - (Pen): Following the race meeting Thursday - (Arm): 8:30 am to 3:30 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

Hoop trials are run on Tuesday after the races Hoop trials CANNOT be booked online.

They must be booked by Phone or office.

Booking opening times for Tuesday are from 12.00 pm on the same day as trial session.

Any queries can be made by contacting the office or via email.

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

HORSHAM Tuesday - (Pen) Following the race meeting Saturday - (Arm Only) 9:00am - Until completion Bookings essential by phoning the club.

THE MEADOWS Monday - (Arm/Pen): Trials start at 1pm.

Bookings from 1pm on Saturday & close at 11am sharp on Monday.

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

Bookings from 8:30am Wednesday.

Friday - (Arm) Trials start at 8:30am Bookings close at 4:00pm sharp on Thursday.

No trials public holidays 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

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 No trials due to works and renovations.

COURSING TRIAL INFO BENALLA 340m approx. Grass surface (Drag) Bookings by appointment LANG LANG 320m approx. Grass surface (Drag) Sunday - 9.30 am until completion, weather permitting Bookings via phone on Thursdays 10.00am till 4pm LONGWOOD 350m approx. Grass surface (Trolley) Sunday - 8.30am – 10am (by order of arrival) Tuesday - Booked Trials only

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GEELONG 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 Bookings for Wednesday and Saturday Trials sessions will now be open online or via office, one week prior to a trial session.

Tuesday (Hoop)

Race days: Half field trials only- no solo trials.

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.

JUNE 2018

CRANBOURNE 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.

Bookings open Monday at 10:00am and close at 4:00pm Tuesday. Cancellations to be phoned to office on 5962 2420 and leave a message.

Bookings are essential for all trial sessions conducted at greyhound tracks in Victoria, except Longwood. Bookings can be made in person, by phone or via FastTrack (except Benalla, Cranbourne, Horsham, Lang Lang, Longwood and Warrnambool).

Tuesday - (Arm): 8:30 am to 2:30 pm.

SHEPPARTON Monday - (Pen): Following the race meeting Wednesday - (Arm): 9:00am – 3:00pm Thursday - (Pen): Following the race meeting Saturday - (Arm): 9:00am – 3:00pm

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

Monday Afternoon - (Pen): Following the race meeting

HEALESVILLE Winter Trial Times Wednesday - (Pen): 10:00am – 11:00am (300m) 11:00am – 1:30pm (350m)

Satisfactory Trials are conducted following TAB race meetings. wTrial sessions are subject to late change and weather conditions.

BALLARAT

For more information please contact the relevant race club directly

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WARRNAMBOOL TRACK CLOSURE Please note that due to the kennel block refurbishment, judges tower construction, pavilion upgrade and track works at the Warrnambool GRC from May to August 2018, the following meeting have been re-scheduled: Thursday (Night) 7th June - Geelong GRC - Tier 3 Meeting (Half Stakes) Saturday (Twilight) 9th June - Bendigo GRC - Full Provincial Stakes Meeting Thursday (Night) 14th June - Ballarat GRC - Full Provincial Stakes Meeting Thursday (Night) 21st June - Geelong GRC - Full Provincial Stakes Meeting Thursday (Night) 28th June - Ballarat GRC - Rank Limit Meeting (325+ Rank)(Half Stakes) Thursday (Night) 5th July - Geelong GRC Saturday (Twilight) 7th July - Horsham GRC Thursday (Night) 12th July - Ballarat GRC Thursday (Night) 19th July - Geelong GRC Thursday (Night) 26th July - Ballarat GRC Thursday (Night) 2nd August - Geelong GRC Thursday (Night) 9th August - Ballarat GRC Please note all meetings at Geelong GRC will be conducted behind the Finish On Lure (FOL). The meetings held during July and August will have the meeting type defined closer to the date dependent on the greyhound population and nomination demand at the time.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS

REGISTRATION RENEWALS ARE UPON US

Greyhound Racing Victoria reminds its participants of the upcoming registration renewal period.

A greyhound will not be eligible for nomination if its trainer or any of its owners are unregistered. In cases where a greyhound is owned by a syndicate this applies to all syndicate members.

GREYHOUND TRAINER Member 1 Role: Public Trainer

Please check your membership card or your FastTrack account for your registration expiry date.

Expires: 30/06/2018

Be Aware of the Expiry Date

Trainers are encouraged to contact their owners to ensure their registrations have been renewed.

Alternatively, you can call GRV’s Racing Services Team for assistance on (03) 8329 1100 Or via email at info@grv.org.au

While GRV aims to process applications within four weeks from obtaining all necessary information, participants are encouraged to apply for re-registration at least 6 weeks prior to their registration expiry date.

The link to renew will be available 10 weeks before your registration expiry date- simply log into your FastTrack account and click on your registration renewal task (a 10% discount applies when completing online).

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