Greyhound Monthly Victoria - Issue 35

ISSUE 35

JANUARY 2019

Featured Inside

2018 Year In Review

All You Need To Know About The Gippsland Carnival

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National Greyhound Draft

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Prizemoney Boost

CONTENTS

ISSUE 35 JANUARY 2019

Editor: Molly Haines

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Greyhound Monthly Victoria (GMV) magazine is produced by Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV), the governing body of greyhound racing in this state.

It has begun, the TRFM Gippsland Carnival Cleo’s Cup Traralgon Closure Aston Kimetto’s Ballarat triumph $4 million boost to prizemoney and funding for safer racing

GRV strongly encourages all Victorian greyhound racing participants - in particular breeders and trainers - to take the time to read each issue of GMV to ensure they are across relevant key issues.

Dream run for Circle Of Dreams Transportation of Greyhound Policy Hasten Slowly finds Group 1 Dundee Osprey now a star What Simon says goes National Greyhound Draft

Each edition of GMV aims to provide an overview of key happenings in relation to Victorian greyhound racing that occurred during the previous month, as well as promoting significant and relevant upcoming activities and events.

12-17 YEAR IN REVIEW 18-19 LATEST LITTERS AND MISSES 20-23 ARTICLES Big Jimbo finally found a forever home

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Take Our Lead – owners’ responsibility for new muzzling laws Minister at GAP Café Summer is here Are you fire ready?

Vaughn Lynch Racing Report VIC Bred Series

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Integrity Report GAP Testing Dates Gavin Goble Welfare Report GOTBA Column

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34 - 35 DIRECTORY & TRIAL INFORMATION Cover: The TRFM 2018/19 Gippsland Carnival opened with a bang at SAT. JANUARY 12 2019 CUP Warragul on Thursday 6 December. Photo by: Clint Anderson, Bluestream Photography. Read more on Page 4.

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2019 Spolly’s Syndication Cranbourne Cup (520m)

HEATS (Twilight) Saturday 2 February 2019 First prizes: $5,000

FINAL (Night) Saturday 9 February 2019 First prize: $47,000

Nominations close: Wednesday 30 January at 8am Features on Cranbourne Cup night: Victoria Cup (699m) VICGREYS, The Van Echteld (311m) VICGREYS, Special Event (520m) Bitches Only VICGREYS For full conditions and prize money go to fasttrack.grv.org.au

CEO’s Update As we saw out December 2018, some highlights of that month included the first leg of the Gippsland Carnival, the Sale Cup, on Boxing Day which is covered in this issue along with Australia’s first ever National Greyhound Draft, held on Sunday 16 December. The Draft was a great success and I congratulate Greg Miller and his team at Sandown Park and Greyhound Clubs Australia on delivering an exciting new way to enter the sport and to promote its appeal for prospective owners.

GRV’s 2017-18 Annual Report was also tabled in Parliament in December and is now available online at www.grv.org.au/ about-us/grv-annual-reports. Highlights in the Report include attendance at Victorian greyhound races up by 9.2 per cent to more than 211,900 and national wagering on Victorian greyhound racing up 11 per cent to a record $2.26 billion over 2016-17. This strong industry performance, combined with an increase in prizemoney to a record $45 million and a $7.8 million investment in infrastructure during 2017-18 points to a strong, sustainable future for Victorian greyhound racing.

Other funds in the Victorian Government package will go towards major upgrades of the Traralgon and Cranbourne tracks. Traralgon has been closed because of drainage issues that raised major racing safety concerns. Traralgon race meetings will be rescheduled with the preference being to conduct the meetings in the Gippsland region.

The Traralgon Cup, which was scheduled for Australia Day 2019, has been postponed until a date to be confirmed. I recognise this is a very significant disruption for participants in the Gippsland region, but we must continue to prioritise racing safety and animal welfare to help secure the sport’s long-term future.

The second leg of the Gippsland Carnival, the Warragul Cup, is still going ahead on 12 January along with plenty of other racing action including the Australian Sprint and the Maidment Memorial at Sandown Park on 24 January. It is shaping up to be very interesting year for greyhound racing in Victoria and GRV will be announcing some exciting new developments for both punters and participants in the next few months so stay tuned. Finally, I wish all participants a happy and safe festive season and thank you all for your wonderful contribution to greyhound racing, welfare and re-homing in 2018.

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Turning now to the track, I’m pleased to announce that, as part of the Victorian Government funding package for the sport announced last October, minimum prizemoney at metro race meetings at Sandown Park and The Meadows is getting a $1 million funding boost over the next two years.

Starting this month, the minimum prize money for these metro meetings is increasing by $400 per race. This is the first major prizemoney increase for Tier 1 metro racing since 2014 and complements increases in Tier 2 and 3 stakes announced in November 2017.

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An important part of securing this future will be the sport’s ability to re-home all retired greyhounds wherever possible.

This has been given a significant boost by removing the requirement for retired greyhounds without a GAP Green Collar to wear muzzles in public from the first of this month. However, as I mentioned in the last issue of the Monthly, we all need to ensure that the growing popularity of greyhounds as pets is not affected by the behaviour of ones that have been re-homed without being sufficiently prepared for their new lives. So it’s still very important the 28-day wind-down period is observed and a retired greyhound’s temperament and behaviour is properly assessed, whether through GAP’s PetCheck program or other channels. I note here that the new Code of Practice will require that from 1 December 2020 that all re-homed greyhounds are desexed and I strongly recommend that all owners planning to retire their greyhounds before December 2020 take this step anyway. The low maintenance and relaxed character of greyhounds is central to their appeal as great companions and we all need to protect this. Speaking of which, GAP is

holding a three-day Adoption Bonanza at its Seymour HQ on 18-20 January and I encourage you to spread the word for anyone thinking about getting a dog.

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By Molly Haines and Renee Mok

ustralia’s biggest regional racing carnival kicked off with a bang at Warragul on 6 December, launching the TRFM Gippsland Carnival for the third time in spectacular form.

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It was a fantastic evening of entertainment with former England cricket captain – Sir Ian Botham, in attendance.

Sir Ian Botham captivated the crowd of 200 people with stories of his cricketing career and the people he has met along the way. He has owned around 60 greyhounds, including a young litter he bred in New Zealand.

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Greyhound racing's favourite former footballer and GRV Racing Ambassador, Brent Harvey also had the crowd hanging off his every word as he spoke of the secrets behind his longevity in the AFL and how he has fallen in love with greyhound racing.

RSN’s James Van de Maat was on hand to discuss his love of our sport as well as the art of race calling.

We couldn’t forget the laughs provided by stand-up comedian Marty Fields, who also admitted a soft spot for

greyhound racing, hoping he would have a lot more to do with the sport as time goes on.

“It was a great night at Warragul and a wonderful feeling to have so many passionate supporters of greyhound racing in the one room,” said GRV Chairman, Bernie Carolan.

“To have people of the calibre of Sir Ian Botham and Brent Harvey supporting our sport really shows the direction we are heading and I’m looking forward to a fantastic Gippsland Carnival.”

The Gippsland Carnival kicked off at Sale on Boxing Day, which saw Neo Cleo claim Victoria’s richest Country Cup. Next up is Warragul on 12 January, and after the past two Melbourne Cup winners (Ando’s Mac and Aston Dee Bee) have gone on to win the Warragul Cup, can this year’s winner, My Redeemer continue the tradition?

Due to the safety of the Traralgon track being compromised following drainage issues, the Traralgon Cup has been postponed until the track has been rectified or redeveloped.

Sale will pick up the third leg of the Carnival hosting the Australia Day meeting with Dane Swan in the Trackside Party paddock, live music, free sausage sizzle and fun for all.

Cranbourne concludes the TRFM Gippsland Carnival on 9 February.

Marty Fields provided plenty of laughs at the Gippsland Carnival Launch.

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Two sporting legends; AFL Games record holder and GRV Racing Ambassador Brent Harvey and Cricket Royalty, Sir Ian Botham.

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And yes, Warragul had fireworks. What a way to kick start the TRFM Gippsland Carnival.

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Brent Harvey, James Van de Maat and Luke Holmesby discussing longevity in the AFL and their love of greyhound racing.

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Cricket fans loved the chance to meet Sir Ian Botham in their home town of Warragul.

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ometown star Neo Cleo claimed a well deserved feature race breakthrough with a popular local victory in the Group 1 Gold 98.3 FM Sale Cup (650m) on Boxing Day.

“We are very emotional about this win and we can’t thank the Sale Greyhound Racing Club enough for what they are able to put together. It is a great night to be a part of.”

Neo Cleo had twice finished runner-up at Group level, in the Hume Cup and McKenna Memorial, beaten less than a length on both occasions, while she also ran sixth in the Sir John Dillon Memorial.

While it was Neo Cleo’s slowest of her four straight victories at Sale, it was by far the most lucrative, with the $75,000 winner’s purse.

A daughter of Cosmic Rumble and Ruby Ha Ha, Neo Cleo had won her previous three starts over Sale’s 650m course, winning her heat and final of the Sale Distance Championship and then setting the pace in the Cup heats when clocking 36.87sec.

“She is a pretty calm greyhound at home. The only naughty thing she does is pull her mat out because she prefers to sit outside in the sun.

“She is absolutely perfect,” Wendy Neocleous said.

Drawn in box six, Neo Cleo started an easing $2.70 favourite, ahead of Dyna Chancer at $4.50, with Neo Cleo’s litter brother and kennelmate, Blackjack Neo, on the third line of betting at $5.80 from box one.

Other feature action on Sale Cup night saw Fully Loaded, trained by Neville Wakefield, claim the $15,000 winner’s purse in the Gippsland Carnival Sprint Final (440m) for the second year running.

“I am so, so happy with what she has been able to achieve,” said a delighted Wendy Neocleous.

Seona Thompson’s $1.70 favourite Azkaban won the Sale Motor Group Summer Cup Final (520m), while Anthony Azzopardi’s Whiskey Riot, which also started at $1.70, secured his third win from four starts in the DunkleysMachinery Rising Stars Final (440m), with both races worth $10,000 to-the-winner.

“She has finally done it – got a Group 1 – and we couldn’t be happier. We are absolutely rapt.”

Melbourne Footballer Max Gawn couldn’t resist a photo with Gippsland’s favourite greyhound, Jesaulenko after he ran fourth in the Gippsland Carnival Sprint.

Azkaban claims the Sale Motor Group Summer Cup Final (520m) in front of the biggest Boxing Day crowd Sale has ever seen.

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Whiskey Riot receives a post-race cuddle from trainer Anthony Azzopardi following his win in the Dunkleys Machinery Rising Stars Final (440m).

Neo Cleo was rearing to go before her Sale Cup win.

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rainage issues have compromised the safety of Traralgon greyhound track which has led to its closure and as a result the 2019 Traralgon Cup will not be run on Australia Day (26 January).

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The Sale Greyhound Racing Club will take on the Australia Day meeting with the following races scheduled to run:

GRV and the Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club are working towards a solution to either rectify or replace the track, which may include a total redesign.

- Sale To Sandown – Grade 5 (520m) Heats

The safety work will be partly funded by the State Government’s $3 million-dollar boost towards track improvements.

- GDR Special Event (650m) - Special Event (440m) VICGREYS - Grade 5 (440m) Bitches Only, 2 Races, VICGREYS

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Please be advised that due to Traralgon GRC currently being closed the following meetings in January have been rescheduled:

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Thursday 3rd January 2019 - Healesville GRA (DAY)

Saturday 19th January 2019 - Ballarat GRC (TWILIGHT)

- Provincial Full Stakes Meeting

- Provincial Full Stakes Meeting

Monday 7th January 2019 - Cranbourne GRC

Monday 21st January 2019 - Warragul GRC (TWILIGHT)

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- Tier 3 Meeting (Half Stakes)

- Provincial Full Stakes Meeting

Saturday 26th January 2019 - Sale GRC (NIGHT)

Thursday 10th January 2019 - Warragul GRC (DAY)

- Provincial Full Stakes Meeting

- Tier 3 Meeting (Half Stakes)

Monday 28th January 2019 - Healesville GRA (DAY)

Monday 14th January 2019 - Cranbourne GRC

- Rank Limit Meeting (Half Stakes)(250+ Rank)

(TWILIGHT) - Provincial Half Stakes Meeting (Preference Given To

As a result of this change, Ballarat on Monday 28th

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January will be a TWILIGHT meeting.

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Speed Star won the Ballarat Greyhound Of The Year. He is pictured with owners and breeders Craig and Sonia David along with Korie Heinrich and Jake Kanellos.

Aston Kimetto with handler Wayne Vassallo after his Ballarat Cup win.

Dyna Hunter appeared to have the Cup in his keeping but Aston Kimetto stormed home – rekindling memories of his superstar dam Sweet It Is – as he bloused Dyna Hunter by .29 of a length in 24.94sec.

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The Wheeler family would be getting sick of the sight of Aston Kimetto as the Ballarat Cup was a virtual carbon copy of his Group 2 Geelong Gold Cup triumph, where he also exited box three and came from last to finish over the top of another Wheeler-raced speedster in Orson Allen.

A son of former champion stayer Sweet It Is, Aston Kimetto presented trainer Seona Thompson and owner Ray Borda with back-to-back Ballarat Cup celebrations after the prolific combination reigned supreme with Melbourne Cup hero Aston Dee Bee in 2017.

“He’s a frustrating dog because he just can’t begin but he’s very smart in a field.

Aston Kimetto’s barnstorming Ballarat triumph

By Gerard Guthrie

owerhouse Aston Kimetto enhanced his perfect record on one-turn tracks to eight from eight with a barnstorming victory in the Group 2 Ballarat Volkswagen Cup Final (450m) on 8 December.

Aston Kimetto was the joint fastest qualifier for the $47,000 to-the-winner Cup Final after a 24.96sec heat victory at his Ballarat debut and he was sent out the $4.30 second elect from box three, behind Brooke Ennis’ rails runner Belt Up Bubbs at $4.10.

After a customary tardy getaway, Aston Kimetto was at the rear of the field as Dyna Hunter ($6.90) crossed to the lead and dashed clear.

My Bro Kade poses for the camera with trainer Anthony Azzopardi and Keith Anderson following their Ballarat Cup Consolation win.

“When Dyna Hunter was six in front I was thinking to myself that Dyna Hunter is not weak and I was hoping we could run second,” Borda said.

“Ability wise he’s right up there with any dog I’ve owned but as far as being a race dog goes, it’s two different stories, and Aston Dee Bee had it all.”

Aston Kimetto has now won three group races; the Ballarat and Geelong Cups as well as the Warragul St. Leger.

Azkaban (Box one) and Barooga Brett (box two) battle it out in the 546 metre special event. Azkaban finished on top in a time of 30.736sec.

Mepunga Debbie with co-trainer Ashley McDowall after winning the 600 metre special event on Ballarat Cup night.

Transportation of Greyhounds Policy

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RV reminds participants that it is a requirement of the GRV Transportation of Greyhounds Policy that functioning air-conditioning is mandatory when transporting greyhounds on days where the forecast temperature is 32°C or more at any point along the journey, at any time that day. Note: Hot weather affected journeys may NOT always coincide with a hot weather affected race meetings.

Failure to comply may result in investigation and prosecution.

Participants arriving at hot weather affected race meetings or trials in non-airconditioned transport vehicles will be required to make alternative, compliant, arrangements to transport their greyhounds home.

The GRV Transport Policy is available to download on the Care and Standards website.

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

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

Note: Hot Weather affected journeys may NOT always coincide with a hot weather affected race meeting.

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Circle Of Dreams with trainer Angela Langton, Savannah Ireland and Tyler Sharp after her Laurels victory. Photo credits Jason McKeown Photography.

Breeze close behind.

Her winning time of 29.352 seconds was a race record, shaving 0.001 of a second off Fantastic Skye’s previous mark.

“It’s very exciting, it was great to see her jump to the front,” Langton said.

At just 19 months of age, Circle Of Dreams was the youngest greyhound in the final and one of the youngest to contest the series. She made her debut in the November Vic Bred Maiden at Sandown Park, making the final on TAB Melbourne Cup night.

“We probably threw her in a little inexperienced in the maiden series, but she is learning and beginning which is great.”

Dream run for Circle Of Dreams

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ircle Of Dreams secured Angela Langton her first Group 2 Laurels with a brilliant all-the-way victory at Sandown Park on 20 December.

Owned by Langton in partnership with her mother, Circle Of Dreams began fairly but mustered quickly to lead Flossing through the first turn with favourite Often Imitated and Shima

trainers.

Flossing, trained by Langton’s partner Jeff Britton, held on for second place making the night a particularly memorable one for the Anakie based

“It was a good run. She’s had a couple little injuries here and there but she’s learning as well. They’re two young girls that look like they’ve got plenty of ability.”

“It’s a fantastic race to win. It’s one of the biggest girls only races on the calendar and that sort of race sets her up for breeding down the track.”

$4 million boost to prizemoney and funding for safer racing

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he Board of Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) has approved a $1 million increase in funding for minimum prizemoney for selected metropolitan races and $3 million towards track improvements over the next two years, commencing from 1 January 2019.

The increases are funded by the $4 million election commitment from the State Government to support increases to the minimum levels of Victorian greyhound prizemoney and investments in improving greyhound safety.

Minimum prizemoney for level 1 metropolitan races at The Meadows and Sandown Park will increase by $400 per race from 1 January 2019.

Prizemoney for races at these meetings, which are predominantly conducted on Saturday nights at The Meadows and Thursday nights at Sandown, was left unchanged when the previous round of prizemoney increases were announced in November 2017 for level 2 and 3 meetings across the state.

In addition to the increases in minimum prizemoney, the package includes funding allocated to investments in safer racing in Victoria targeted at track improvement projects at Traralgon and Cranbourne.

GRV is looking at implementing similar methodologies in track design and greyhound safety features at these tracks to what was employed in the successful rebuild of the Horsham track last year, resulting in significantly reduced racing injuries.

GRV Chairman Bernie Carolan said the prizemoney boost and the track safety projects are were a clear indication of Victorian greyhound racing’s direction.

“Our sport has come a long way in a short period of time and an increase in prizemoney for the top tier of racing is only further proof that we have a strong future ahead of us,” Mr Carolan said.

“We are appreciative of the ongoing commitment shown by the Victorian state government to ensuring that Victoria remains the premier state for greyhound racing in Australia.

“Victoria has provided some of the best racing you will ever see around the world and as we strive to meet participant and community expectations, our sport will continue to grow.”

Trainer Angela Langton with Hasten Slowly following their Group 1 Brisbane Cup win.

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Victoria was heavily represented in the 2018 $75,000 to-thewinner, Sky Racing Brisbane Cup; Miss Splendamiro was the pre-race favourite from box two. The David Geall trained greyhound missed the start and couldn’t find the lead – finishing in third position.

Hasten Slowly finds Group 1

Dyna Chancer (box eight) for Correy Grenfell and Not Available (box five) for Robert Britton finished sixth and seventh respectively.

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t was a case of fifth time lucky for Hasten Slowly who finally claimed his first Group 1 win in the Sky Racing Brisbane Cup at Albion Park on 6 December.

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The son of Fernando Bale and Heidi Go Seek had finished second in four of his five Group 1 attempts which included the Topgun, Winter Cup, Australian Cup and National Sprint.

Hasten Slowly surprised everyone including owner, trainer and breeder Angela Langton when he jumped cleanly to the front in the Brisbane Cup from box three.

“I was pleasantly surprised when he began so well, and I knew it would take a pretty good dog to run him down because he does have strength on his side.”

Hasten Slowly paid a staggering $8.70 on the TAB tote – phenomenal, considering he claimed the Group 3 Flying Amy Classic at the track and distance in June.

The Brisbane Cup win was a special one for Langton who was born, raised and worked in Queensland before greyhound racing bought her to Victoria.

“It is always special to win on your home track,” Langton said.

“Extra special because we reared and raced his mother (Heidi Go Seek) and bred, reared and raced Hasten Slowly’s litter too.”

It was a great night for the Fernando Bale x Heidi Go Seek litter, with litter sister Go Seek Heidi recording a victory at Sandown while litter brother Go Seek Fernando ran second.

When Hasten Slowly won the Group 3 Flying Amy Classic at Albion Park earlier this year – litter brothers Go Seek Fernando and Aldrich also recorded wins.

Dundee Osprey now a star JANUARY 2019

By Molly Haines

he Greyhound Racing Community is saddened by the passing of one of Gippsland’s favourite chasers – Dundee Osprey.

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Owned, trained, bred and held at stud by Geoff ScottSmith, the duo shared 61 starts for 21 wins and 20 minor placings together before Dundee Osprey retired in August 2017.

From there he went onto win the 2016 Group 1 invitational Topgun at The Meadows and finished off their Group 1 treble in the richest Victorian Country Cup, the Group 1 Sale Cup over the 650-metre distance.

Didn’t he love a wet track, with two of his three Group 1’s won in the pouring rain.

Dundee Osprey’s strength and tenacity on the track were the secrets to his success and the reason Geoff Scott-

Smith walked around with the most infectious smile.

We, as Dundee Osprey fans are lucky enough to look forward to the progeny of this great greyhound hitting the track in the future.

The era of Dundee Osprey gave hope to small greyhound kennels who once thought Group 1 racers were out of reach.

Dundee Osprey, you will be greatly missed and never forgotten.

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Dundee Osprey provided Geoff Scott-Smith with his first Group 1 win in the 2016 Harrison-Dawson at Sandown Park, at the incredible odds of $24.70.

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Dr. Abbie and trainer Bill McMahon with Steve White (standing left) and members of the Benson family after Tuesday’s final.

Sure enough, Dr. Abbie took out the event in uncanny circumstances at the huge odds of $10.20 from box two.

“Simon gets his wish,” White quipped after the race. “It’s quite funny because although Dr. Abbie led early, once she surrendered the lead she was never going to win.

What Simon says goes

By Andrew Copley

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ere there some supernatural shenanigans at play at Warragul on 4 December?

The late Simon Benson would have been smiling from the heavens as Dr. Abbie took out the race named in his honour after a win appeared out of her reach.

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Steve White, manager of Paua Kennels where Simon worked as ‘pro catcher’, suggested pre-race that “Simon would be cheering for (trainer) Billy McMahon and his greyhound Dr. Abbie” in the Simon Benson Memorial (460m).

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Dr. Abbie (KC And All – Dr. Willow) collected a $5,000 first prize after winning by four lengths in 25.88sec, with Zanthre Allen and Whip Allen filling the minor placings.

The Simon Benson Memorial is open to greyhounds with 1-4 wins, with Dr. Abbie notching her fourth career victory to go with 18 minor placings from 30 starts.

Simon passed away as a result of a heart attack in 2016 at just 30 years of age, two months after he endured a serious leg injury in a bike accident.

He was a member of the Warragul GRC and was renowned for always being happy and telling wild stories.

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- Meat & kibble

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Simon Benson

“The three took the four off the track and it was as if Dr. Abbie was meant to win the race. I think someone was looking down from above.”

GREYHOUND QUIZ

1 POINT Q1. Can you name the cricketing royalty who attended the Gippsland Carnival Launch in Warragul?

Q2. Which tier had a $1 million boost in prizemoney? a.) Tier 2 and 3 metro racing b.) Tier 1 racing across the state c.)Tier 1 metro racing Q3. As of 1 January 2019, retired racing greyhounds can go out in public without a muzzle even if they have don’t have a GAP green collar? a.) True b.) False 2 POINTS Q4. Which greyhound won their second consecutive Gippsland Carnival Sprint on Sale Cup night? a.) Jesaulenko b.) Fully Loaded c.) Neo Cleo Q5. For the National Greyhound Draft, how many shares does each team have and how many greyhounds in each team?

QUESTION 7 Go to page 32 for the answers!

Q6. When does the trial period begin for the Six-Dog Maiden races?

3 POINTS Q7. What is the name of the charity racing event in this picture (left), which took place over the past year?

Barcia Bale x Angie Rocks fog was pick two in the National Greyhound Draft, team leader Ben Rawlings (SA) first selection.

Black Magic Opal x Absolute Stunna dog was draft pick number one for Peter Cameron (WA).

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he inaugural National Greyhound Draft was well received and important for the growth of our industry.

Conducted on Sunday December 16, 30 of the country’s best bred pups available were shared between 10 teams headed by prominent trainers, owners and media.

There were 20 shares in each team and each team selecting three greyhounds. An ‘Expression Of Interest’ process enables those interested to join one of the teams.

Some teams were full within minutes and all now have full lists (20) and waiting lists.

It’s great to get them to the track, but it is another level to get them involved which is what horse racing has done so well with syndication. It’s important for the long term success of our sport.”

“GSS would like to thank everyone who made the event a success and the participants involved who recognised their role in the sport. They are commended for studying and being prepared.”

Given the success plans are for the Draft to become an annual event.

The Teams

“The interest was high. It’s hard to know how many are first time owners, but with every share there may be four or five people contributing to it. It’s all about growing the greyhound family,” explained Sandown CEO Greg Miller.

Andrea Dailly – Trainer (Vic)

Each share cost $2550, which represented five per cent of a chosen team. The cost was made attractive to those on the sport’s fringe by having no on-going training fees.

Ben Rawlings – Trainer (SA)

Team members will be a part of a great experience, not only enjoying the thrill of their greyhounds racing but also involved in on and off-track events.

“It’s about engaging the next generation of young greyhound enthusiasts.

Peter Lagogiane – Trainer (NSW) Tom Tzouvelis – Trainer (Qld) Ray Borda – Owner (SA) (Trainers: Anthony Azzopardi, Paul Abela & Troy Murray) Peter Cameron – Owner (WA) (Trainers: Angela Langton, Tony Brett & Andrew Crouch) James Van de Maat – Media (Radio RSN) (Trainers: Matt Lanigan, Brendan Pursell & Kate Gorman) Troy Little – Media (Radio SEN) (Trainers: Jason Sharp, Ian Garland & Glenn Rounds)

Melbourne Cup winning owner Ray Borda knew he wanted an Angie Rocks pup on his team and after the dog was taken at pick number two, he jumped on the opportunity to have the female on his heat.

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Million Dollar Chase winning trainer Peter Lagoniani’s first selection was a Barcia Bale x Saving Bundles dog. He chose this pup as his first selection after hearing Saving Bundles’ second litter broke in well.

Robert Britton – Trainer (Vic)

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“Greyhound Syndication Solutions (GSS) now have a contracted working relationship with a financial service provider. There will be opportunities for syndicators around Australia to work with us if they wish to advertise, promote and grow.”

Ashlee Terry – Trainer (Vic)

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A YEAR IN REVIEW

2018

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2018 was another fantastic year in greyhound racing that saw the National Greyhound Championships come to Victoria, as well as exhilarating Group racing, Country Cups and racing put on by the 13 clubs with an increased focus on safe racing.

The Greyhound Adoption Program continued to make strides in re-homing retired greyhounds including the inaugural National Greyhound Adoption Day, recordbreaking Adoption Days and fun-filled community events to build awareness of the breed as a pet.

Once again, GRV has worked hard to position the sport of greyhound racing as a thriving and sustainable sport with animal welfare and integrity at its core. This year also included successful charity events, awards recognizing industry leaders, and an Integrity in Sport Conference.

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Silver Chief: Out Of Range’s owners Michael and Darren Puleio celebrated the Thompson family’s sixth Silver Chief victory with Kelvin Jones, Gloria Cheng of Feikuai Greyhounds, Holly and Seona Thompson on 5 January at The Meadows.

Warragul Cup: 2017 Melbourne Cup hero Aston Dee Bee extended his sensational winning streak with a brilliant performance in the Group 2 Warragul Cup, part of the second annual Gippsland Carnival, Australia’s biggest regional racing series on 13 January.

Traralgon Cup: Rising star Poke The Bear claimed his first feature trophy in the Group 2 Spolly’s Syndications Traralgon Cup on Australia Day, giving Seona Thompson her second win of the 2018 Gippsland Carnival.

Seymour Adoption Days: Over 1000 people attended the adoption weekend in Seymour on 12-13 January, including Carlton AFLW footballer and GAP adopter Laura Attard. A record-breaking 104 greyhounds were adopted at the event.

FEBRUARY

An evening with Collingwood: James Aish, Alex Fasolo, Taylor Adams and Matt Scharenberg made a new friend when Collingwood visited the Traralgon Club on 5 February.

Zoom Top: Fanta Bale opened up the Australian Cup Carnival taking out the Invitational staying event on 17 February.

Cranbourne Cup: On 10 February, Mossimo Bale followed in the footsteps of his illustrious sire Fernando Bale when he won the Group 2 Casey Steel Cranbourne Cup for Team Dailly.

Temlee: Temlee winner Striker Light with (from left) part-owner George Farrugia and partner Cheryl, number one fan Jack Stone, Laurie Farrugia, Bronte, Kelly and Brett Bravo.

MARCH

Bendigo Adoption Day: 34 greyhounds found new homes at GAP’s Adoption Day held at the Bendigo Greyhound Racing Association on 25 February.

Super Stayers: Trainer Robert Britton and handler Peter Riley celebrate Fanta Bale winning the Group 1 Super Stayers at The Meadows.

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Australian Cup: Hecton Bale reigned supreme in the Group 1 Australian Cup at The Meadows. Hecton Bale shared a cuddle with Korie Heinrich post victory on 3 March.

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Sandown Girls Night Out: Radio identity Jo Stanley was the star attraction at the Sandown Girls Night Out on 22 February, pictured with Simone Fisher and Victoria Shaw.

Rookie Rebel: Dyna Dean and Lisa Delbridge were all smiles after winning the Rookie Rebel at The Meadows

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MARCH (Continued)

APRIL

Horsham Cup: Jimmy Newob was the surprise winner of the Horsham Cup held on 10 March for Team Greenough and owners the Newob Syndicate.

National Adoption Day: 212 greyhounds were adopted during GAP’s inaugural National Adoption Day. Greyhound Adoption programs across Australia hosted Adoption Days on 28 and 29 April to boost awareness of greyhounds as pets and the importance of re-homing retired racing greyhounds.

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GAP Café Opening: Racing Minister Martin Pakula was on hand to officially open the GAP Café on 10 March.

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Warrnambool Cup: Striker Light claimed a thrilling victory in the Group 2 Warrnambool Cup on 2 May, making it four group race wins.

Launching Pad and Easter Kids Fun Day: Beast Unleashed took home the $210,000 Group 2 Launching Pad at Sandown Park on 29 March. The night also included the Group 3 Easter Gift, won by Jimmy Newob, as well as an Easter Egg hunt for the Kids Fun Day.

Sandown Cup: Tornado Tears won his first Group 1 at Sandown Park on 24 May for trainer Robert Britton. Britton and handler Peter Riley were presented with the Sandown Cup by Richmond premiership captain, Trent Cotchin, and Majak Daw of the North Melbourne Football Club.

Greyhound Community Day: Crowds flocked to the biggest ever Greyhound Community Day and GAP’s 22nd birthday celebrations at Sandown Park on 17 March. More than 250 greyhounds and nearly 1000 people attended. Additionally, 22 greyhounds found forever homes during the adoption session.

Healesville Good Friday Appeal: On 29 March, the Healesville Greyhound Racing Association, with special guest, Jack Viney, co-captain of the Melbourne Demons, put on a great day of racing and entertainment in support of the Good Friday Appeal raising $7,000 for the Royal Children’s Hospital.

Sapphire Crown: Elevated rose to the top in the Group 1 Sapphire Crown for trainer Harry Manolitsis on Sandown Cup night.

Harrison-Dawson: My Redeemer followed in his older half-sister Up Hill Jill’s footsteps when winning the Group 1 Harrison-Dawson on Sandown Cup night for trainer David Geall.

M AY ( C o n t i n u e d )

AUGUST Greyhound Adoption Day The first Gippsland Adoption Day in Warragul on August 5 was a huge success and 24 greyhounds found new homes.

Baxter Adopted their 500th Greyhound: The GAP centre in Baxter hit a milestone in May when they re-homed their 500th greyhound, Deeds, pictured with new owners Matt and Elizabeth.

Wannon Park Upgrade: Greyhound Racing in Warrnambool saw significant infrastructure upgrades to Wannon Park as a result of a joint $1.4 million funding package between the State Government and Victorian Racing Industry Fund.

JUNE Greyhound Adoption Days: 58 greyhounds found new homes at the two-day adoption event at Seymour on 15-16 June.

Shepparton Cup: Peter Galo was the winner of the Group 2 CKH Painting Shepparton Cup Final on 18 August.

Waterloo Cup: Ray Henness’ greyhound Bear Left claims coursings’ greatest honour by winning the 145th running of the Waterloo Cup on 19 August in Lang Lang.

Integrity in Sports Conference: During Nationals week, GRV hosted the two-day Integrity in Sport Conference. The panel made up of Bryan Fogel, David Sharpe, Dr. Rohan Steel, and Professor Tim Morris.

J U LY

Maturity Classic: Dyna Patty had a dominant victory in the Group 1 Maturity Classic on 28 July, where GRV ambassador Brent Harvey celebrated Christmas in July with greyhound racing fans and their families.

National Launch at the MCG: What a better way to launch the Crocmedia Nationals at Victoria’s home of sport the MCG, with performances from Marina Pryor, Dale Burridge and Mike Brady.

National Distance Championships: Victoria hosted the 2018 National Championships on 22 August. Rob Britton claimed his second successive National Distance title, this time with Tornado Tears.

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Women on Track Healesville Greyhound Association proudly hosted its annual ‘Women on Track’ event on 22 July celebrating women in greyhound racing. Healesville Manager Cynthia O’Brien presented the 2018 Women on Track Award to GRV’s Kate Williams.

National Sprint Championships WA claimed another interstate Group race with West On Augie taking out the National Sprint for trainer Chris Halse and owners Craig and Gary Weston at Sandown Park.

JANUARY 2019

Bendigo Cup: Vanderworp beat a redhot field in the Group 2 Bendigo Cup on 6 July for three very happy WA owners and trainer Chris Halse.

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OCTOBER (Continued)

SEPTEMBER

Healesville Cup: Kouta Mayhem won his first Group title in the Healesville Cup on 9 September for Team Sharp.

Great Chase: Broadmeadows Disability Services landed a $10,000 windfall in the TAB Great Chase Grand Final on 24 October at The Meadows after Go Commando claimed the Group 2 Great Chase as the second reserve.

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Speed Star: On 16 September at Sandown Park, Poke The Bear was crowned Australia’s fastest greyhound in the Speed Star match race series for the 515m race.

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Geelong Cup: Aston Kimetto had a last-to-first victory in the Group 2 Pet Panels Geelong Gold Cup Final on 26 October for the Thompson Family.

Royal Melbourne Show: The Greyhound Adoption Program had another successful stint at the Royal Melbourne Show with crowds coming by its stand to learn more about greyhounds as pets.

OCTOBER

Greyhound Adoption Day: On 6 October, 43 greyhounds were adopted at Sandown Park including Quik, the 400th greyhound to pass through the foster program at Dhurringile prison.

Victorian Greyhound Awards: The 2017-18 Victorian Greyhound Awards returned to Crown on 18 October where Fanta Bale was awarded Victorian Greyhound of the Year for the second consecutive year. Up Hill Jill was awarded Sprinter of the Year and Arvo’s Junior was inducted into GRV’s Hall of Fame. In addition, Neil Brown received the Ken Carr Medal and Ashley Terry (pictured) was presented with the Ned Bryant ‘Silver Fox’ award for outstanding achievements in training, breeding and promotion of greyhound racing.

Topgun Stayers: Queenslander Champagne Sally produced the upset of the night, taking out the Group 2 TAB invitational Topgun Stayers for Ray and Mary Burman.

Topgun: In a sensational display, Poke The Bear won his first Group 1 trophy when claiming the Topgun’s $150,000 winner’s purse at The Meadows on 27 October for trainer Seona Thompson.

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER Greyhound Adoption Day: 13 greyhounds found forever homes at the first Adoption Day in Shepparton on 2 December.

Hume Cup: Black Impala claimed the Group 1 Hume Cup for trainer Glenn Dainton at The Meadows on 5 November – their first Group race victory.

Ready 2 Race: An increase in quality across the board leads to record sale numbers at Bendigo for the 2018 Ready 2 Race series with 43 greyhounds sold through the auction.

Gippsland Carnival Launch: The launch of the third TRFM Gippsland Carnival, Australia’s biggest regional racing series, was held in Warragul. It was a fantastic evening of entertainment with sporting royalty in attendance. This included former English cricket captain, Sir Ian Botham, and former AFL champion, Brent Harvey.

Community Day: Greyhound lovers had a ball at the Community Day held at the Meadows on 18 November, where 16 greyhounds found forever homes.

Bold Trease: Barcali claimed the Group 1 Bold Trease (715m) on Melbourne Cup night, a fitting win having been bred and owned in Warrnambool, the birth place of the mighty Bold Trease.

Sale Cup: Local Neo Cleo won the Gold FM Sale Cup on Boxing Day in front of one of the biggest crowds Sale has ever seen, in what was a fantastic start to the TRFM Gippsland Carnival.

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Melbourne Cup : Superstar My Redeemer secured breeder/ trainer David Geall his first Melbourne Cup win with a stunning performance on a wet Sandown Park on 23 November.

JANUARY 2019

Ballarat Cup: Aston Kimetto had another last-to-first Country Cup win in the Group 2 Volkswagen Ballarat Cup on 8 December for owner Ray Borda and trainer Seona Thompson.

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Monday, 24 September, 2018

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Warrnambool Summer Sizzle – Special Event – 450m Open to greyhounds whelped on or after 1 September, 2016 Heats – Saturday 5 January – First prize: $1650 Final – Saturday 12 January – First prize: $25,000

Supporting races on 12 January:

Warrnambool Seaside Carnival dates:

27 December 2018 – 12 January 2019 Join us Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays for greyhound racing, entertainment & fun for the whole family.

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

Go to fasttrack.grv.org.au for a full list of events and conditions

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The series includes: - The basics of successful greyhound breeding - The cost of breeding greyhounds - Selecting a sire - Breeding to sires with international bloodlines - Broodmatrons and young pups - Choosing a pup - Interacting with pups - Lead training and gamesmanship - Housing and exercising pups

Thurs 27 Dec (Night); Sat 29 Dec (Twilight); Tues 1 Jan (Twilight); Thurs 3 Jan (Night); Sat 5 Jan (Twilight); Tues 8 Jan (Twilight); Thurs 10 Jan (Night) & Sat 12 Jan (Twilight).

JANUARY 2019

GRV VIC BRED Maiden Series Final (450m) – First prize: $7,500 Warrnambool Fencing Specialist Final (390m) – First prize: $5,000

Breeding Tips with Barry Smith Multiple Group 1 winning breeder and the man behind the famous ‘Mepunga’ bloodline

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GRV CEO Alan Clayton, Melinda Walters and GRV Deputy Chairperson Peita Duncan at the Ballarat Cup.

Melinda is a greyhound enthusiast both on and off the tracks, and she couldn’t help but fall for the loveable Jimbo. Now, nearly two years later, Melinda is still attending GRV events and telling everyone how ecstatic she is to have found her goofy Jimbo.

“He is our loyal, loving, funny boy and his goofball nature never ceases to amaze us. He always finds a way to make us laugh… He’s now come right out of his shell and is no longer the timid boy he used to be,” she said.

Big Jimbo finally found a forever home

GAP strives to find retired greyhounds like Jimbo forever homes. The next adoption days will be held from January 18-20 in Seymour, but you can also visit the GAP locations to adopt a greyhound during business hours or by appointment.

Learn more at gap.grv.org.au.

By Renee Mok

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ometimes it takes time to find the perfect home for our greyhounds. Take GAP’s poster-boy, Jimbo, for example – the ever-enthusiastic greyhound was typically thrilled to meet new people and known for his ballerina’s walk when he got excited, but he would get really overwhelmed at Adoption Days.

After attending five Adoption Days, a message was sent to the GAP Community to help Jimbo find a forever home. Melinda Walters saw the post and read about Jimbo’s anxiety during Adoption Days, so she made an appointment to meet him oneon-one at GAP’s adoption centre in Seymour.

Jimbo

Thank you to our Volunteers!

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By Renee Mok

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n Sunday, 9 December 2018, GAP hosted a Christmas Party to thank all the volunteers who have made the program a success over the past year.

More than 70 volunteers, their families and greyhounds came out to the Royal Botanical Gardens for a festive holiday picnic with live-music, delicious BBQ and a visit from Santa.

This year marks GAP’s 22nd year as one of the leading greyhound adoption programs and well over 1000 greyhounds were adopted through the program in 2018. This couldn’t have been done without the support of the GAP volunteers who dedicate significant time and effort to help our retired greyhounds find forever homes.

GAP volunteers assist the program by providing community engagement at GAP events, assisting greyhounds with the transition to pet-life through enrichment at the kennels and fostering dogs that aren’t quite ready to be adopted, lending a hand at the GAP Café, and much more.

“This year’s Christmas Party is just a small token of appreciation by GRV and GAP for the amazing efforts of all our volunteers,” said GRV CEO Alan Clayton during the event.

“The continued success of GAP is only possible due to the ongoing support from our dedicated volunteers and we look forward to continuing this relationship for years to come.”

GRV and GAP are grateful to all our fantastic volunteers and the party was an excellent opportunity to personally thank them for all their hard work.

GRV CEO Alan Clayton saying thanks to the Volunteers.

Santa with GAP colunteers Jenni and Philip Jobling with their greyhound, Jet.

with Molly Haines and Andrew Copley. Tune in Wednesdays from 10am only on RSN Racing & Sport 927 AM or listen to every episode at grv.org.au/podcasts.

If you want to assess your greyhound’s prey drive yourself, you will need to introduce your greyhound to an unfamiliar dog and observe its behaviour.

This must be done safely by ensuring the greyhound is always muzzled and held on a leash.

If the greyhound displays any signs of predatory behaviour, you should cease the assessment immediately.

Take Our Lead: Greyhound owners’ responsibilities with regards to changed muzzle laws

“It is important to strive for a successful adoptoin from the beginning and the key to success is offering as much informaiton as possible, including whether the greyhound should wear a muzzle in public.”

By Renee Mok

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eginning 1 January 2019, all retired greyhounds will not be required to wear a muzzle in public.

Signs of Predatory Behaviour: •

An upright stiff tail that is wagging quickly

•

Intense staring at the small dog with a stiff body position

•

Stalking

In order to maintain the reputation of greyhounds as great pets, we need to work together to ensure all greyhounds who are re-homed are ready for pet life, and adopters are fully aware of their new greyhound’s characteristics and level of prey drive.

•

Teeth chattering or drooling

•

Hovering above or over the shoulder/neck of the small dog

Prior to 2019, only greyhounds who had successfully passed the Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP) were legally allowed to go out in public without a muzzle. Since greyhounds are no longer required to have a GAP green collar to be muzzle free, there is a risk that a greyhound may not be sufficiently wound-down after racing.

•

Jumping at, or pouncing on, the small dog

•

Lunging

•

Nose bunting or pawing at the small dog

•

Barking at the small dog

•

Chasing the small dog

•

Attempting to grab (bite the small dog)

Greyhounds are still legally required to be on a leash in public.

“This change in legislation puts the onus on greyhound owners to make sure their dogs are ready to be re-homed”

GRV recommends owners wind-down their greyhounds for at least 28 days and all greyhounds being re-homed have a proper small dog assessment before they move into their new homes. You can do an assessment yourself or register for a GAP ‘PetCheck.’

GRV have developed some booklets to help you wind down and rehome your greyhound. Visit https://greyhoundcare.grv. org.au/rehoming/.

Please contact GAP if you would like any further information or advice about re-homing your greyhounds.

JANUARY 2019

This change in legislation puts the onus on greyhound owners to make sure their dogs are ready to be re-homed. In addition to teaching your greyhounds pet skills, it is important to socialise them with smaller dogs and possibly other small animals and children.

Re-homing retired racing greyhounds is an integral part of greyhound racing in Victoria and contributes to the integrity of the sport. Therefore, it is important to strive for a successful adoption from the beginning and the key to success is offering as much information as possible, including whether the greyhound should wear a muzzle in public. This allows adopters to clearly understand what the greyhound might be like and what they will need during the transition to pet life.

Minister at GAP Café

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ictoria’s Minister for Agriculture, Jaclyn Symes, visited the GAP Café in Melbourne on 18 December to promote the removal of muzzles in public for all retired racing greyhounds from 1 January 2019.

Joining her on the morning for coffee was GRV CEO Alan Clayton, GRV Chair, Bernie Carolan and Rosie Streatfield and Sean Stanton from GAP and a few greyhounds.

You can find out more about the muzzles coming off at: www. takeourlead.com.au

Agriculture Minister, Jaclyn Symes, Alan Clayton and Zoe the greyhound at the GAP Café with one of the muzzles that no retired greyhound will need to wear in public from 1 January 2019.

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By Renn Barker

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Cory Hiscock suggests as a minimum, surfaces should allow a paw depth of 15mm.

Summer is Here

By Leeanne Crawford

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ummer has arrived with a bang, bringing dry, hot and windy weather that sucks the moisture out of everything, especially the yards, runs and tracks that greyhounds are kept in and exercised on.

If left alone, dried out or hard yards and tracks can result in injuries to greyhounds of any age during galloping or exercise.

Puppy yards, rearing yards, slipping tracks, trial tracks and competitive yards may need extra attention during this time to prevent these injuries.

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During the year, Track Curators ensure that their surfaces are prepared in a consistent manner when it comes to texture and moisture content. As Victorian participants will appreciate, at times we can experience all four seasons in a 24-hour period.

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“Part of good track management is accounting for these weather changes and watering their surfaces correctly. All this work occurs to maintain surfaces to the highest levels of safety with the assistance of penetrometer and moisture reading equipment,” The Meadows Track Manager Cory Hiscock said.

“One element that Curators don’t have control over is what occurs with greyhounds when at home or on training facilities (slipping tracks/galloping areas). It is vital for the continued good health of your greyhounds that you pay particular attention to the surfaces greyhounds may be exercising on.”

“If possible, ensure an even texture that hasn’t become too firm due to moisture evaporating quickly. Surfaces at a minimum should allow a paw depth of 15mm and can be blended with saw dust to help maintain moisture. Wetting agent products are also available.”

“A sandy surface will loosen when dry while a clay-based surface will harden significantly. Yards and runs may require regular harrowing to maintain the surface depth for clay-based surfaces or higher levels of watering for sand based surfaces.”

Sand, saw dust or soil can also be added to yards along fences to provide extra cushioning in heavily used areas. The dogs will work the extra topping into the ground as they run.

These are all excellent maintenance jobs that, if completed regularly, will pay dividends in minimising the risk of shock or physical stress type injuries such as fractures or dislocations as well as reducing wear and tear on young, growing greyhound bodies before they get to the race track.

A couple of other things to think about when exercising greyhounds in summer.

When walking greyhounds around your local area, it’s best to walk early in the morning or late at night as hard paths and roads can get so hot during the day the pads of their feet can burn.

Also, “Be aware that ovals and similar grassed areas where you may be permitted to exercise greyhounds can also get quite firm at this time of the year,” Hiscock concluded.

Are you fire ready?

The Country Fire Association (CFA) have great online resources to ensure you are ready this fire season.

Steps you should consider taking to be prepared: 1. Visit https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au 2. Contact your local Fire Brigade so they are familiar with you and are aware how many animals you have in case there is a need to evacuate in the future.

3. Attend a CFA run Fire Preparation Meeting to discuss what a fire can do in our local area, how best to prepare and what you can do in the case of a fire.

Racing Report

By Vaughn Lynch General Manager, Racing

Prize money increase explained Minimum prizemoney for level 1 metropolitan races at The Meadows and Sandown Park will increase by $400 per race from 1 January 2019. This increase will equate to approximately $500,000 per annum. Prizemoney for races at these meetings, which are predominantly conducted on Saturday nights at The Meadows and Thursday nights at Sandown, was left unchanged when the last round of prizemoney increases were announced in November 2017 for level 2 and 3 meetings across the state. The increases are funded by the $4 million State Government funding to support increases to the minimum levels of Victorian greyhound prizemoney and investments in improving greyhound safety.

The Gippsland Carnival The Warragul Cup (460m) final will be held on Saturday 12 January and makes up the second leg of the Gippsland Carnival. All trainers that race on Warragul Cup night go into the draw to win one of 5 X $1,000 Coles Myers Vouchers. Trainers must be on course to collect the voucher.

Traralgon update The third leg of the Gippsland Carnival at Traralgon has been postponed until a date to be confirmed. Detailed investigation following recent meeting cancellations has identified that the drainage issues have compromised the track which has resulted in The Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club being closed indefinitely.

GRV will work with the TRGC to agree on the optimal approach to rectifying or replacing the track which may include a total redesign.

GRV is working with clubs to reschedule Traralgon race meetings with the preference being to conduct the meetings in the Gippsland Region for the benefit of local trainers.

UPCOMING GRV

DID YOU KNOW

Racing population update The active racing population in Victoria is continually being monitored with a number of options being explored to better utilise the current racing population. The number of dogs currently eligible for level 3 racing does not match the number of level 3 meetings available on the weekly schedule and efforts are being made to increase the number of level 3 opportunities.

VIC BRED SERIES GRV VIC BRED Maiden Series

Fri, 25 Jan

Night

GEL

GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 400

Wed, 13 Feb

Day

MEP

GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 525

Tue, 26 Feb

Twilight

HOR

GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 410

GRV VIC BRED Mixed 6/7 Series Sun, 27 Jan

Day

HVL

GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Heat 350

Wed, 27 Feb

Night

CRN

GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Heat 520

GRV VIC BRED Restricted Win Series Sat, 12 Jan

Night

WGL

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

Thu, 31 Jan

Night

WBL

GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 390 (1 - 4 Wins)

Sat, 16 Feb

Twilight

BAL

GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 450 (1 - 4 Wins)

GRV VIC BRED Grade 5 Series Wed, 2 Jan

Night

CRN

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 520

Tue, 8 Jan

Night

SLE

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 440

Fri, 11 Jan

Twilight

BEN

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 425

Wed, 23 Jan

Day

MEP

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 600 (No City Wins)

Wed, 23 Jan

Night

BAL

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 450

Sun, 17 Feb

Day

HVL

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 300

Fri, 22 Feb

Night

GEL

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 460

Sun, 24 Feb

Day

SAP

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 515

GRV VIC BRED Distance Series Thu, 10 Jan

Twilight

SHP

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

Fri, 1 Feb

Twilight

BEN

GRV VIC BRED Series - S/E Heat 660 (Less Than $25000)

Thu, 28 Feb

Night

WBL

GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 650 (0 - 6 Wins)(No City Wins)

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

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Listed are when GRV VIC BRED Series commence during January and February 2019.

Six-dog maiden races Commencing 1 February, GRV will trial six-dog maiden races at Ballarat, Cranbourne and Shepparton. The trial will run for three months and be advertised in GRV’s FastTrack calendar. Trainers must nominate for the maiden event with Maiden six-dog Program next to the event to be considered. A maximum of four six-dog Maiden races will be programmed at each meeting. If insufficient nominations are received for the meeting, the number of six-dog Maiden races may increase accordingly. The pilot program will test the impact of six-dog Maiden Races and GRV will consult further with industry participants prior to making long term decisions.

JANUARY 2019

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

The Warrnambool Seaside Festival The Warrnambool Seaside Festival is underway as this edition goes to print with the inaugural Warrnambool Summer Sizzle (450m) Final being held on Saturday 12 January. Greyhounds must be whelped on or after 1st September 2016 to be eligible for the $25,000 tothe-winner event. The Anniversary Cup (450m) will also be held at Ballarat in January along with the Kings and Queens series at Healesville.

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RACING CALENDAR

JANUARY

RACING CALENDAR DATE

TIME SLOT

TRACK

GEL Twilight Tue, 1 Jan

Wed, 2 Jan

WBL

Grade 5 400 (Bitches Only) GDR Restricted Win 725 (0 - 4 Wins) Restricted Win Heat 525 (1 - 4 Wins)

400 725 525

1405 3020 1405

390 520 311

1405 1405 1325

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(275+ Ranking)

BAL

Maiden Final 390 (VICGREYS) GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 520 (Vic Bred Only) Maiden Heat 311

SHP SAN

Night WBL Day

HVL

Twilight

BEN

Night

GEL WGL

Twilight

WBL

Sat, 5 Jan Night

MEA

HVL Day SAP

Grade 5 350 (Bitches Only)

350

1405

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

450

4000

S/E Veteran 450 (250+ Ranking)

450

1405

Grade 5 Final 515 (250+ Ranking)

515

6540

Maiden Final 515

515

5280

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

450

1405

Restricted Win Heat 390 (1 - 4 Wins)

390

1405

Grade 5 No Penalty 450 (250+ Ranking)

450

1405

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(275+ Ranking) Restricted Win Heat 500 (1 - 4 Wins) Grade 5 No Penalty 425 (250+ Ranking)

500 425

1405 1405

GDR Special Event 596 (Less Than $25000)(VICGREYS) Maiden Heat 460 Warragul Cup - S/E Heat 460 (Maidens Ineligible)

596 460 460

3300 1325 5000 1650

Warrnambool Summer Sizzle - S/E Heat 450 (Whelped on/after 1 Sep 2016)

450

Warrnambool Fencing Specialist Sprint - S/E Heat 390

390

1650

Bendigo To The Meadows - S/E Final 525 (No City Wins) Mixed 6/7 Final 525 Grade 5 Heat 600 Damsels Dash - Grade 5 Final 525 (Bitches Only)

525 525 600 525

6540 6540 6030 12000

Silver Chief - S/E Group 1 525 (Dogs Only)(Whelped on/after 1 Jun 2016)(Maidens Ineligible) S/E Veteran 350 Restricted Win Heat 300 (1 - 4 Wins) Mixed 6/7 Heat 515 (250+ Ranking) Grade 5 Heat 515 (No City Wins)

525 350 300 515 515

100000 825 825 1405 1405

Grade 5 No Penalty 311 (250+ Ranking)

311

1405

Restricted Win 311 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking)

311

1405

390 390 650

1405 1405 3020

Twilight

WGL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Day

BAL

Provincial Half Stakes

Twilight

CRN

Night

SHP

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Full Stakes)

GEL

Aged Prize Money Meeting ($2,000 Limit)(Half Stakes)

Twilight Tue, 8 Jan Night

WBL SLE

Day

MEP

Twilight

BEN

Wed, 9 Jan

CRN Night HOR Day

WGL

Twilight

SHP

Thu, 10 Jan

SAN Night WBL Day Twilight

HVL BEN

Fri, 11 Jan GEL

24

1405 1405

BEN

Thu, 3 Jan

Mon, 7 Jan

390

Twilight

Twilight

Night MEA

1405 1405

400

MEP

HVL

390 390

WINNER

S/E Veteran 390

Day

CRN

DISTANCE

S/E Veteran 400

WGL

Day

Sun, 6 Jan

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking) Grade 5 No Penalty 390 (250+ Ranking) Grade 5 390 (Bitches Only)

Night

Night

Fri, 4 Jan

TITLE OF EVENT

Grade 5 No Penalty 390 (250+ Ranking) Restricted Win 390 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) GDR Restricted Win 650 (0 - 4 Wins) GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 440 (Vic Bred Only)

440

1405

Grade 5 No Penalty 600 (250+ Ranking)

600

1620

Maiden Heat 525

525

1325

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

520

3050

Maiden Final 311 (VICGREYS)

311

1405

Mixed 6/7 Heat 410

410

1405

Grade 5 410 (Bitches Only)

410

1405 1900

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) GRV VIC BRED Series - S/E Heat 650 (Less Than $25000)(Vic Bred Only)

650

Grade 5 Heat 450 (Must have had 4 starts at Shepparton)(250+ Ranking)

450

1405

Mixed 6/7 Final 515 (250+ Ranking)

515

6540

Grade 5 Final 515 (No City Wins)(VICGREYS)

515

6540

Grade 5 Heat 390

390

1405

Maiden 390 (3+ Starts)(250+ Ranking)

390

1325

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

300

825

Restricted Win Final 500 (1 - 4 Wins)(VICGREYS)

500

1650

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

425

1405

S/E Veteran 460 (VICGREYS)

460

1405

Maiden Final 460 (VICGREYS)

460

1405

Restricted Win Final 525 (1 - 4 Wins)

525

6540

Grade 5 Final 600

600

12000

TIME SLOT

Twilight

TRACK

WBL

Sat, 12 Jan

1405

Warragul Cup - S/E Group 2 460 (Maidens Ineligible)

460

47000

Queens Of Healesville - S/E Heat 350 (Bitches Only)(Top 4 in Final Progress to Kings Vs Queens Event)

350

825

Kings Of Healesville - S/E Heat 350 (Dogs Only)(Maidens Ineligible)(Top 4 in Final Progress to Kings Vs Queens Event)

350

825

Restricted Win Final 300 (1 - 4 Wins)(VICGREYS) Mixed 6/7 Heat 515 Grade 5 515 (Bitches Only) GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 440 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) Mixed 6/7 Heat 440 Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking) Provincial Half Stakes

300 515 515 440 440

825 1405 1405 3050 1405

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(275+ Ranking) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Mixed 6/7 Final 410 (VICGREYS)

410

1650

S/E Veteran 410 Restricted Win Heat 400 (3 - 6 Wins) Restricted Win Heat 600 (1 - 4 Wins) Grade 5 Heat 525 (250+ Ranking)

410 400 600 525

1405 1405 1620 1405

CRN

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Anniversary Trophy - Special Event 450 Restricted Win Heat 450 (1 - 4 Wins) Grade 5 Heat 520 (No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only) S/E Veteran 311

450 450 520 311

8500 1405 1405 1405

Mixed 6/7 Heat 520

520

1405

Day

WGL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Final 650 (Less Than $25000)(Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS)

650

5000

Twilight

SHP

Grade 5 Final 450 (Must have had 4 starts at Shepparton)(250+ Ranking)(VICGREYS)

450

2500

SAN

S/E Veteran 390 (250+ Ranking) Mixed 6/7 Final 515 GDR Special Event 650

390 515 650

1405 6540 3300

Grade 5 Final 390 (VICGREYS)

390

1650

Queens Of Healesville - S/E Final 350 (Bitches Only)(VICGREYS)(Top 4 in Final Progress to Kings Vs Queens Event)(VICGREYS)

425 425 400 440 440 440 390 390 525 525 350

3050 1405 1405 1405 1405 1325 1405 1405 5280 5280 2100

Kings Of Healesville - S/E Final 350 (Dogs Only)(Maidens Ineligible)(VICGREYS)(Top 4 in Final Progress to Kings Vs Queens Event)(VICGREYS)

350

2100

WGL

HVL SAP

Twilight

SLE

Day Twilight

BAL CRN

Night

SHP GEL

Twilight

HOR

Night

WGL

Day

MEP

Twilight

BEN BAL

WBL

Day

HVL

Twilight

BEN

Fri, 18 Jan

GEL Night

SLE

Twilight

BAL

Night

MEA HVL

Tue, 22 Jan

1650

450

1405

Night

Mon, 21 Jan

390

Grade 5 No Penalty 450 (250+ Ranking)

10000

Night

Sun, 20 Jan

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

460

Wed, 16 Jan

Sat, 19 Jan

7500 5000 25000

680

Sun, 13 Jan

Thu, 17 Jan

WINNER

450 390 450

Warragul Distance Cup - Special Event 680

Day

Tue, 15 Jan

DISTANCE

GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 460 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)(Final 22/1)

Night

Mon, 14 Jan

TITLE OF EVENT

GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Final 450 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) Warrnambool Fencing Specialist Sprint - S/E Final 390 (VICGREYS) Warrnambool Summer Sizzle - S/E Final 450 (Whelped on/after 1 Sep 2016)(VICGREYS)

Day SAP

Provincial Half Stakes (Preference Given To Maidens) GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 425 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) Restricted Win 425 (Bitches Only)(1 - 4 Wins)(2 Races)(VICGREYS) Mixed 6/7 Heat 400 Restricted Win 440 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) Grade 5 No Penalty 440 (250+ Ranking) Maiden 440 (2+ Starts)(250+ Ranking) Restricted Win 390 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) Grade 5 No Penalty 390 (250+ Ranking) Grade 5 Heat 525 Maiden Final 525

GDR Grade 5 715 (No City Wins)

715

3020

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

515

1405

Maiden Heat 515 Mixed 6/7 Final 440 (VICGREYS) S/E Veteran 440

515 440 440

1325 1650 1405

Special Event 485 (VICGREYS)

485

1650

Restricted Win Heat 410 (3 - 6 Wins)

410

1405

GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Final 460 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS)(Final 22/1)

460

4000

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

400 600 600 525

1650 1620 1620 1405

660 450

3300 1650

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

450

1405

S/E Veteran 390 Grade 5 Final 520 (No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) GDR Restricted Win 699 (0 - 4 Wins)(VICGREYS)

390 520 699

1405 5000 3020

Mixed 6/7 Final 520 (VICGREYS)

520

1650

Twilight

SLE

Day

BAL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Twilight

WGL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Night

SHP

Aged Prize Money Meeting ($2,000 Limit)(Half Stakes)

GEL

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(275+ Ranking)

Twilight

Night

HOR WGL

Day

MEP

Twilight

BEN

Wed, 23 Jan

BAL Night CRN

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 600 (No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only) Novice Grade 7 600 Restricted Win 525 (Bitches Only)(1 - 4 Wins) Provincial Half Stakes (Preference Given To Maidens) Special Event 660 (Less Than $25000) Restricted Win Final 450 (1 - 4 Wins)(VICGREYS)

JANUARY

DATE

RACING CALENDAR

RACING CALENDAR

CLUBS

570+ DISTANCE

GRV VICBRED SERIES

RANK LIMIT MEETING

VETERAN RACE

FEMALE RACE

on/after 1 January 2015: any

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RACING CALENDAR

JANUARY - FEBRUARY

RACING CALENDAR DATE

TIME SLOT

TRACK

WGL

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

SHP

Maiden Heat 390

390

1325

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

515

6540

SAN

WBL Day

HVL

Twilight

BEN

515

5280

515

15000

Maidment Memorial - Group Listed 595

595

15000

Mixed 6/7 Heat 450

450

1405

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

350

825

500

1405

Mixed 6/7 Final 400 (VICGREYS)

400

1650

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

400

1325

Restricted Win Final 600 (1 - 4 Wins)

600

7480

Grade 5 Final 525 (250+ Ranking)

525

6540

Grade 5 Final 525

525

12000

Grade 5 No Penalty 410 (250+ Ranking)

410

1405

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

410

1405

GDR Special Event 650

650

4700

Special Event 440 (VICGREYS)

440

1650

Grade 5 440 (Bitches Only)(VICGREYS)(2 Races)

440

1405

Sale To Sandown - Grade 5 Heat 520

520

1405

GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Heat 350 (Vic Bred Only)

350

825

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

350

6260

Grade 5 No Penalty 595 (250+ Ranking)

595

1620

Restricted Win Heat 515 (3 - 6 Wins)

515

1405

Grade 5 No Penalty 440 (250+ Ranking)

440

1405

Restricted Win Heat 440 (1 - 4 Wins)

440

1405

Maiden 440 (3+ Starts)(250+ Ranking)

440

1325

Restricted Win Final 410 (3 - 6 Wins)(VICGREYS)

410

1650

Restricted Win 485 (Bitches Only)(1 - 4 Wins)(VICGREYS)

485

1405

GDR Restricted Win 680 (0 - 4 Wins)

680

3020

Warragul To Sandown - Grade 5 Heat 460 (No City Wins)

460

1405

S/E Veteran 460 (VICGREYS)

460

1405

Maiden Heat 400

400

1325

Mixed 6/7 Heat 525

525

1405

Grade 5 Heat 525 (250+ Ranking)

525

1405

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

450

3050

Mixed 6/7 Heat 390

390

1405

CRN

Super VICGREYS Series - Restricted Win Heat 311 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)(Final CRN 9/2)

311

1405

Day

WGL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Twilight

SHP

S/E Veteran 450 (250+ Ranking)

450

1405

Maiden Final 390 (VICGREYS)

390

1405

Restricted Win Final 515 (3 - 6 Wins)

515

6540

GEL Night MEA

Twilight

HOR

Sat, 26 Jan Night

SLE

HVL Day SAP

Sun, 27 Jan Twilight Day

SLE HVL

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(250+ Ranking)

Twilight

BAL

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(275+ Ranking)

Night

SHP

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

GEL

Provincial Half Stakes (Preference Given To Maidens)

Twilight

HOR

Tue, 29 Jan Night

WGL

Day

MEP

Twilight

BEN

Night

Thu, 31 Jan

BAL

SAN Night WBL Day

HVL

Twilight

BEN

Fri, 1 Feb Night

GEL TRA

Twilight Night

CRN MEA HVL

Day SAP

Sun, 3 Feb Twilight

26

Maiden Final 515 Australia Day Sprint - Group Listed 515

Restricted Win 500 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking)

Fri, 25 Jan

Sat, 2 Feb

WINNER

Day

Night

Wed, 30 Jan

DISTANCE

Twilight Thu, 24 Jan

Mon, 28 Jan

TITLE OF EVENT

SLE

Aged Prize Money Meeting ($2,000 Limit)(Half Stakes)

Sale To Sandown - Grade 5 Final 515

515

6540

Mixed 6/7 Final 450 (VICGREYS)

450

1650

GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 390 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)

390

1405

GRV VIC BRED Series - S/E Heat 660 (Less Than $25000)(Vic Bred Only)

660

1900

Maiden Heat 425

425

1325

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

400

1405

Restricted Win 460 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking)

460

1405

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(275+ Ranking)

Provincial Full Stakes Cranbourne Cup - S/E Heat 520 (Maidens Ineligible)(Random/Guarded Selection Method)

520

5000

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 600 (No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS)

600

9060

Grade 5 525 (Bitches Only)

525

5280

Grade 5 350 (Bitches Only)(2 Races)(VICGREYS)

350

825

GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Final 350 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS)

350

4000

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

515

1405

Maiden Heat 515

515

1325

Restricted Win Final 440 (1 - 4 Wins)(VICGREYS)

440

1650

Maiden Heat 440

440

1325

TIME SLOT

TRACK

825

410 485 400 460

1405 1325 1405 1405

GDR Restricted Win 725 (0 - 4 Wins) Grade 5 No Penalty 600 (250+ Ranking) Restricted Win Heat 525 (3 - 6 Wins)(Final SAP 13/2) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Mixed 6/7 Final 390 (VICGREYS)

725 600 525

3020 1620 1405

390

1650

Maiden 390 (Six Dog Maiden Program) Maiden 450 (Six Dog Maiden Program) Maiden 545 (Six Dog Maiden Program) Grade 5 No Penalty 520 (250+ Ranking) Grade 5 No Penalty 440 (250+ Ranking) Restricted Win 440 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) Maiden 440 (3+ Starts)(250+ Ranking) Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(275+ Ranking) Mixed 6/7 Heat 450 Maiden 390 (Six Dog Maiden Program) Maiden 450 (Six Dog Maiden Program)

390 450 545 520 440 440 440

1325 1325 1325 1405 1405 1405 1325

450 390 450

1405 1325 1325

Warragul To Sandown - Grade 5 Final 515 (No City Wins) Restricted Win Final 515 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) Maiden Final 515 GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Final 390 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) Restricted Win Heat 450 (3 - 6 Wins) Restricted Win 390 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(250+ Ranking) S/E Veteran 300 GRV VIC BRED Series - S/E Final 660 (Less Than $25000)(Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) Maiden Final 425 (VICGREYS) Grade 5 425 (Bitches Only)(2 Races)(VICGREYS) GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Final 400 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) S/E Veteran 400 (VICGREYS) Provincial Full Stakes The Van Echteld - Special Event 311

515 515 515 390 450 390

6540 6540 5280 4000 1405 1405

300 660 425 425 400 400

825 5000 1405 1405 7500 1405

SHP

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Full Stakes)

GEL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

HOR

Night

WGL

Day

MEP

Twilight

BEN BAL

SLE Day

WGL

Twilight

SHP

Thu, 7 Feb

SAN Night WBL Day

HVL

Twilight

BEN

Night

Twilight

GEL TRA

CRN

Sat, 9 Feb

Provincial Half Stakes (Preference Given To Maidens)

Cardross Memorial - Mixed 4/5 Heat 410 (No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only) Maiden Heat 485

Maiden Final 400 (VICGREYS) Grade 5 460 (Bitches Only)(2 Races)(VICGREYS)

Cranbourne Cup - S/E Group 2 520 (Maidens Ineligible)(Random/Guarded Selection Method) Special Event 520 (Bitches Only) Super VICGREYS Series - Restricted Win Final 311 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS)(Final CRN 9/2)

Night

MEA HVL

Day

SAP

Twilight

SLE

Day

TRA

Twilight

SHP

Night

BAL GEL

Tue, 12 Feb

390

Night

Night

Mon, 11 Feb

Maiden 390 (300+ Ranking)(Six Dog Maiden Program) TRA

Wed, 6 Feb

Sun, 10 Feb

950 825 825

Twilight

Twilight

Twilight

HOR

Night

WGL

Day

MEP

Twilight

BEN

WINNER

660 450 545

BAL

Tue, 5 Feb

DISTANCE

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking) Maiden 660 (300+ Ranking)(Six Dog Maiden Program) Maiden 450 (300+ Ranking)(Six Dog Maiden Program) Maiden 545 (300+ Ranking)(Six Dog Maiden Program)

Day Mon, 4 Feb

Fri, 8 Feb

TITLE OF EVENT

Victoria Cup - Special Event 699 Mixed 6/7 Final 525 Grade 5 Final 525 (250+ Ranking) Super Sprint Series - Grade 5 Heat 350 Novice Grade 7 595 Grade 5 515 (Bitches Only) Mixed 6/7 Heat 515 GDR Special Event 650 Maiden Final 440 (VICGREYS) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Provincial Half Stakes (Preference Given To Maidens) Maiden 650 (Six Dog Maiden Program) Maiden 390 (Six Dog Maiden Program) Maiden 450 (Six Dog Maiden Program) Western Districts Derby - S/E Heat 450 (Dogs Only)(Whelped on/after 1 Aug 2016) Lil Dickie Oaks - S/E Heat 450 (Bitches Only)(Whelped on/after 1 Aug 2016) Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking) Cardross Memorial - Mixed 4/5 Final 410 (No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) Maiden Final 485 (VICGREYS) S/E Veteran 410 Mixed 6/7 Heat 460 Restricted Win Final 525 (3 - 6 Wins)(Final SAP 13/2) GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 525 (Vic Bred Only)

311

5000

520 520 311 699 525 525 350 595 515 515 650 440

47000 2000 1650 10000 6540 6540 825 1620 1405 1405 3300 1405

650 390 450 450 450

950 825 825 1650 1650

410 485 410 460 525

5000 1405 1405 1405 1650

525

1325

BAL Night CRN

CLUBS

570+ DISTANCE

GRV VICBRED SERIES

RANK LIMIT MEETING

VETERAN RACE

FEMALE RACE

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(275+ Ranking) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Wed, 13 Feb

FEBRUARY

DATE

RACING CALENDAR

RACING CALENDAR

Tier 3 - Maiden 660 (Six Dog Maiden Program) Tier 3 - Maiden 545 (Six Dog Maiden Program) Tier 3 - Maiden 450 (Six Dog Maiden Program) Tier 3 - Maiden 390 (Six Dog Maiden Program) Maiden 699 (Six Dog Maiden Program) S/E Veteran 520 (250+ Ranking) Maiden 311 (Six Dog Maiden Program) Maiden 520 (Six Dog Maiden Program)

660 545 450 390 699 520 311 520

950 825 825 825 1525 1405 1325 1325

on/after 1 January 2015: any

27

RACING CALENDAR

FEBRUARY

RACING CALENDAR DATE

TIME SLOT

TRACK

Day

WGL

Twilight

WBL SAN

Thu, 14 Feb Night

SHP

DISTANCE

WINNER

Aged Prize Money Meeting ($2,000 Limit)(Half Stakes) Restricted Win Final 450 (3 - 6 Wins)(VICGREYS)

450

1650

Grade 5 No Penalty 390 (250+ Ranking)

390

1405

Maiden 390 (3+ Starts)(250+ Ranking)

390

1325

Mixed 6/7 Final 515

515

6540

GDR Special Event 650 (VICGREYS)

650

3300

Mixed 6/7 Final 450 (VICGREYS)

450

1650

S/E Veteran 390 (250+ Ranking)

390

1405

Maiden 390 (Six Dog Maiden Program)

390

1325

Maiden 450 (Six Dog Maiden Program)

450

1325

Day

HVL

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(275+ Ranking)

Twilight

BEN

Mixed 6/7 Heat 425

425

1405

GDR Restricted Win 596 (0 - 4 Wins)(VICGREYS)

596

3020

Restricted Win 400 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking)

400

1405

Western Districts Derby - Group Listed 450 (Dogs Only)(Whelped on/after 1 Aug 2016)

450

20000

Lil Dickie Oaks - S/E Final 450 (Bitches Only)(Whelped on/after 1 Aug 2016)(VICGREYS)

450

15000

GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 450 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)(Final 27/2)

450

1405

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

600

75000

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

725

75000

Australian Cup Preliminaries - Special Event 525 (Visit themeadows.org.au for further details)

525

6260

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

525

100000

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

300

825

Super Sprint Series - Grade 5 Final 350 (VICGREYS)

350

3000

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

595

1620

Grade 5 Heat 515 (250+ Ranking)

515

1405

El Grand Senor Classic - S/E Heat 440 (Whelped on/after 1 Jan 2017)(Launching Pad Entry to highest placed eligible in final)

440

1650

Maiden 660 (Six Dog Maiden Program)

660

950

Maiden 390 (Six Dog Maiden Program)

390

825

Maiden 545 (Six Dog Maiden Program)

545

825

Maiden 450 (Six Dog Maiden Program)

450

825

Tier 3 - Maiden 450 (Six Dog Maiden Program)

450

825

Tier 3 - Maiden 390 (Six Dog Maiden Program)

390

825

Special Event 410

410

1650

Mixed 6/7 Heat 410

410

1405

Mixed 6/7 Final 460 (VICGREYS)

460

1650

S/E Veteran 400

400

1405

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

525

5000

Mixed 6/7 Heat 525

525

1405

Grade 5 No Penalty 525 (250+ Ranking)

525

1405

Grade 5 Heat 390

390

1405

Maiden 545 (Six Dog Maiden Program)

545

1325

Maiden 390 (Six Dog Maiden Program)

390

1325

Maiden 450 (Six Dog Maiden Program)

450

1325

Cranbourne To Sandown - S/E Heat 520 (No City Wins)

520

1650

Fri, 15 Feb Night

GEL TRA

Twilight Sat, 16 Feb

BAL MEA

Night

MEA

HVL Sun, 17 Feb

TITLE OF EVENT

Day SAP Twilight

SLE

Provincial Full Stakes

Provincial Half Stakes (Preference Given To Maidens) Day Mon, 18 Feb

BAL

Twilight

TRA

Night

SHP

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(275+ Ranking) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

GEL Twilight Tue, 19 Feb Night

Day Twilight Wed, 20 Feb

HOR WGL

MEP BEN

BAL Night CRN

Aged Prize Money Meeting ($2,000 Limit)(Half Stakes)

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

Maiden 311 (Six Dog Maiden Program)

311

1325

520

1325

Maiden 650 (Six Dog Maiden Program)

650

1525

Restricted Win Heat 390 (3 - 6 Wins)

390

1405

Maiden 390 (Six Dog Maiden Program)

390

1325

Maiden 450 (Six Dog Maiden Program)

450

1325

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

595

7480

Maiden 520 (Six Dog Maiden Program) Day

Twilight Thu, 21 Feb

WGL

SHP

SAN Night WBL

Fri, 22 Feb

28

Day

HVL

Twilight

BEN

Night

GEL TRA

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Grade 5 Final 515 (250+ Ranking)

515

6540

GDR Restricted Win 650 (0 - 4 Wins)

650

3020

Grade 5 390 (Bitches Only)

390

1405

Maiden Heat 450

450

1325

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

350

825

Mixed 6/7 Final 425 (VICGREYS)

425

1650

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

460

1405

Restricted Win 400 (Bitches Only)(1 - 4 Wins)(3 Races)(VICGREYS)

400

1405

Provincial Full Stakes

TIME SLOT

Twilight

TRACK

WBL

Sat, 23 Feb Night

MEA HVL

Day

Sun, 24 Feb

SAP Twilight

SLE

TITLE OF EVENT

DISTANCE

WINNER

1405

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

390

Grade 5 No Penalty 390 (250+ Ranking)

390

1405

Fanta Bale Super Stayers Cup - S/E Heat 725

725

7480

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

525

10000

Maiden Heat 300

300

825

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

300

3050

GDR Grade 5 715 (No City Wins)

715

3020

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 515 (Vic Bred Only) El Grand Senor Classic - S/E Final 440 (Whelped on/after 1 Jan 2017)(Launching Pad Entry to highest placed eligible in final)(VICGREYS) Grade 5 440 (Bitches Only)(2 Races)(VICGREYS)

515

1405

440

7000

440

1405

Maiden 390 (300+ Ranking)(Six Dog Maiden Program)

390

825

570+

Maiden 450 (300+ Ranking)(Six Dog Maiden Program)

450

825

DISTANCE

Maiden 545 (300+ Ranking)(Six Dog Maiden Program)

545

825

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

Mon, 25 Feb

Day

BAL

Twilight

TRA

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

GRV VICBRED SERIES

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(275+ Ranking) Night

SHP GEL

Twilight

HOR

Tue, 26 Feb Night

CRN

Maiden 450 (275+ Ranking)(Six Dog Maiden Program)

450

825

Maiden 390 (275+ Ranking)(Six Dog Maiden Program)

390

825

Mixed 6/7 Final 410 (VICGREYS)

410

1650

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

410

1325

Maiden 699 (Six Dog Maiden Program)

699

1525

Restricted Win Heat 311 (1 - 4 Wins)

311

1405

Maiden 311 (Six Dog Maiden Program)

311

1325

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Maiden 520 (Six Dog Maiden Program)

520

1325

Novice Grade 7 600

600

1620

Day

MEP

Restricted Win Heat 600 (1 - 4 Wins)

600

1620

Grade 5 525 (Bitches Only)

525

1405

Twilight

BEN

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Final 450 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)(Final 27/2) (VICGREYS) GDR Special Event 660

450

4000

660

3300

Grade 5 Final 390 (VICGREYS)

390

1650

S/E Veteran 450

450

1405

Maiden 450 (Six Dog Maiden Program)

450

1325

Maiden 390 (Six Dog Maiden Program)

390

1325

GDR Restricted Win 699 (0 - 4 Wins)(VICGREYS)

699

3020

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

520

1405

311

1325

520

1325

Shepparton Classic - S/E Heat 450 (Dogs Only)(Whelped on/after 1 Nov 2016)

450

1650

Shepparton Matchmakers - S/E Heat 450 (Bitches Only)(Whelped on/after 1 Nov 2016)

450

1650

Restricted Win Final 390 (3 - 6 Wins)(VICGREYS)

390

1650

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

450

1405

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

515

9060

Wed, 27 Feb

BAL Night

CRN

Maiden 311 (Six Dog Maiden Program) Maiden 520 (Six Dog Maiden Program)

Day

Twilight

Thu, 28 Feb

SLE

SHP

SAN Night WBL

RANK LIMIT MEETING VETERAN RACE

FEMALE RACE

CLUBS

Provincial Half Stakes (Preference Given To Maidens)

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

515

6540

GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 650 (0 - 6 Wins)(No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only)

650

1620

Maiden Final 450 (VICGREYS)

450

1405

REGULAR WEEKLY SCHEDULE MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

TIMESLOT

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

on/after 1 January 2015: any

SUNDAY

DAY

CLUB

Ballarat

Meadows (MEP)

Warragul

Healesville

Healesville

STAKES SKY CLUB STAKES SKY TIMESLOT CLUB STAKES SKY CLUB STAKES SKY TIMESLOT CLUB STAKES SKY CLUB STAKES SKY DAILY LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3

Level 3 SKY 1

Level 2 SKY 1

Level 3 SKY 1

Level 3 SKY 1

Level 3 SKY 1 & 2 Sandown (SAP) Level 2 SKY 2

TOTAL

FEBRUARY

DATE

RACING CALENDAR

RACING CALENDAR

Traralgon Level 3 SKY 1

Horsham Level 2 SKY 1 Geelong Level 3 SKY 1 & 2

Bendigo Level 3 SKY 1 & 2

Shepparton Level 3 SKY 1

Warragul Level 2 SKY 1

3

3

Ballarat Level 2 SKY 1 Cranbourne Level 2 SKY 1 4 2 13 8

TWILIGHT Shepparton Level 2 SKY 1

Bendigo Level 2 SKY 1

Rotate Level 2 SKY 2

Geelong Level 2 SKY 1 Traralgon Level 2 SKY 2 4 SKY 1 SKY 2 SKY 1 & 2

The Meadows Level 1 SKY 1

TOTAL

23

Sale Level 2 SKY 1

NIGHT

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

23

Sandown Level 1 SKY 1 Warrnambool Level 2 SKY 1 & 2 4

2 16 3 4

3

29

Professional Standards & Integrity report 1200 1000

600

2018

PROSECUTIONS OVERVIEW Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board (RADB)

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Raymond Ashworth - RADB Hearing 1 November 2018 – GAR 83 (2) failed to present the greyhound ‘Seaton Star’ free of any prohibited substance ‘arsenic’ at the Traralgon meeting held on 18 June 2018.

RADB imposed a suspension for 6 months but suspend 4 months of that period for 12 months pending no further breach of GAR 83 in that period, the Board also imposed a fine of $500. In addition, Seaton Star was disqualified from the event.

GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA

November 2018

Marring

14

Fail to Chase

32

Satisfactory Trials Cleared

39

Satisfactory Trials Not Cleared

7

Samples Taken

1186

Positive swabs from RASL

2

Positive swab cases heard

7

Animal welfare cases heard

2

Misconduct cases heard

1

Stephen Tabb - RADB Hearing 13 November 2018 – GAR 83 (2) failed to present the greyhound ‘Mav’ free of any prohibited substance ‘procaine’ for an event at the Geelong meeting held on 21 June 2018.

The RADB imposed a $1500 fine with $500 suspended. In addition, Mav was disqualified from the event.

800

30

Offences & Activity

‘Kayley’s Comet’ prior to the Ballarat meeting held on 16 June 2018.

Mr. Stan Bauer failed to record the treatment to ‘Kayley’s Comet’ in his treatment records book when he produced them to GRV Stewards Mr. Shane Bettess and Mr. Paul Searle on 13 July 2018. The RADB imposed a $1300 fine with $500 being suspended on all three charges. In addition Kayley’s Comet, was disqualified from the event.

SWABS TAKEN 1400

2017

RACING STATISTICS - NOVEMBER 2018

Shane Whitney - RADB Hearing 2 November 2018 – GAR 83 (1A), 83 (2) and 105 (1) failed to present the greyhound ‘Two Bills’ free of any prohibited substance ‘cobalt’ for an event at the Healesville meeting held on 6 May 2018. Mr. Shane Whitney kept greyhounds at an address that was not his kennel address. Mr. Shane Whitney administered or caused to be administered a prohibited substance to the greyhound ‘Two Bills’ prior to the Healesville meeting held on 6 May 2018. RADB imposed a 12mths suspension but suspended 6mths & imposed a $750 fine. In addition, Two Bills was disqualified from the event.

Nikki Phillips - VCAT Hearing 7 November 2018 – GAR 106(1)(a)(d) 106(2) failed to provide veterinary attention, sufficient food and failing to prevent greyhound from being subject to unnecessary pain and suffering. VCAT upheld the RADB decision imposed on 25 July 2018 which included a $15,000 fine and disqualification until 4 May 2031.

Mark Fulton - VCAT Hearing 7 November 2018 – GAR 106(1)(a)(d) 106(2) failed to provide veterinary attention, sufficient food and failing to prevent greyhound from being subject to unnecessary pain and suffering. VCAT upheld the RADB decision imposed on 25 July 2018 which included a $15,000 fine and disqualification until 4 May 2031.

David Grindley - RADB Hearing 8 November 2018 – GAR 83 (2) failed to present the greyhound ‘Golden Fernanda’ free of any prohibited substance ‘arsenic’ for an event at the Shepparton meeting held on 25 June 2018. RADB imposed a 6mths suspension but suspended 4mths & a $500 fine. In addition, Golden Fernanda was disqualified from the event.

Stan Bauer - RADB Hearing 9 November 2018 – GAR 83 (1A), 83 (2) and 84A (1) failed to present the greyhound ‘Kayley’s Comet’ free of any prohibited substance ‘pholcodine’ for an event at the Ballarat meeting held on 16 June 2018. Mr. Stan Bauer administered or caused to be administered a prohibited substance to the greyhound

Keith Kelly - RADB Hearing 9 November 2018 – GAR 69 (A)(1) The greyhound ‘Aunty Chris’ was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. The RADB allowed the appeal.

Raymond Flyod - RADB Hearing 9 November 2018 – GAR 69 (A)(1) The greyhound ‘Ohana Sparkles’ was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. The RADB dismissed the appeal.

Joseph Pace - RADB Hearing 25 November 2018 – GAR 83 (2) failed to present the greyhound ‘Like Lily’ free of any prohibited substance ‘atenolol’ for an event at the Ballarat meeting held on 25 June 2018.

The RADB imposed a 3mth suspension. In addition, Like Lily was disqualified from the event.

Jamie Quinlivian - RADB Hearing 19 November 2018 – GAR 101(2) (a) Mr. Jamie Quinlivian between 17 April 2017 and 7 July 2018, the registered owner of a black and white unnamed greyhound dog.

Between 11 May and 9 June 2018, as the registered owner of the Greyhound, permitted an unlicensed person, namely, Mr. Cornelius Campbell, to train the Greyhound. Charge 2 Mr. Jamie Quinlivian between 17 April 2017 and 13 May 2018, the registered owner of a black and white unnamed greyhound bitch. Between 11 May and 13 May 2018, as the registered owner of the Greyhound, permitted an unlicensed person, namely, Mr. Cornelius Campbell, to train the Greyhound The RADB imposed a fine of $2,000 for the breach of GAR 101 (2)(a) in respect of the first greyhound and no penalty on the second charge. However the RADB fully suspend the fine on the condition that Mr. Quinlivian not breach GAR 101 again in the next 12 months.

Kevin Ward - RADB Hearing 22 November 2018 – LRR 42.1 and GAR 106 (1)(c) between 28 February 2017 and 15 May 2017 kept greyhounds in conditions which were dangerous or detrimental to the health and safety of a greyhound which were under his care and custody, were he failed to keep the kennels in a clean and sanitary condition. The RADB imposed a fine of $1,000 and imposed a wholly suspended suspension of 3 months pending no further breach in the next 24 months of any animal welfare rule.

Allan Ferguson - RADB Hearing 23 November 2018 – GAR 83 (2) failed to present the greyhound ‘Catcha Nugget’ free of any prohibited substance ‘arsenic’ for an event at the Traralgon meeting held on 16 July 2018. The RADB imposed a 6mths suspension with 4mths suspended and a $500 fine. In addition, Catcha Nugget is disqualified from the event.

SEYMOUR

3 DAY ADOPTION EVENT

Friday 18 January | Saturday 19 January | Sunday 20 January | GAP Seymour

10am – 3pm 10am – 3pm 10am – 3pm

298 Goulburn Valley HWY, Seymour VIC 3661

Phone (03) 5799 0166

gap.grv.org.au

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.

Pre-entry Assessment Booking Number:

TESTING DAY

TIME

GAP/Seymour

Monday, 7 January 2019

9.00am to 12.00pm

GAP/Seymour

Tuesday, 8 January 2019

9.00am to 12.00pm

Bendigo

Monday, 14 January 2019

10.30am to 1.30pm

Meadows

Tuesday, 15 January 2019

9.30am to 12.30pm

Geelong

Thursday, 17 January 2019

9.00am to 12.00pm

GAP/Seymour

Monday, 21 January 2019

9.00am to 12.00pm

Sale

Tuesday, 22 January 2019

9.30am to 12.30pm

Cranbourne

Tuesday, 22 January 2019

10.00am to 1.00pm

Meadows

Tuesday, 29 January 2019

9.30am to 12.30pm

Warrnambool

Wednesday, 30 January 2019

10.00am to 1.00pm

Sandown

Monday, 4 February 2019

10.00am to 1.00pm

GAP/Seymour

Tuesday, 5 February 2019

9.00am to 12.00pm

Ballarat

Wednesday, 6 February 2019

9.00am to 12.00pm

Shepparton

Monday, 11 February 2019

9.30am to 12.30pm

Sale

Tuesday, 12 February 2019

9.30am to 12.30am

Sandown

Monday, 18 February 2019

10.00am to 1.00pm

Meadows

Tuesday, 19 February 2019

9.30am to 12.30pm

Ballarat

Wednesday, 20 February 2019

9.00am to 12.00pm

GAP/Seymour

Monday, 25 February 2019

9.00am to 12.00pm

Cranbourne

Tuesday, 26 February 2019

10.00am to 1.00pm

GAP/Seymour

Monday, 4 March 2019

9.00am to 12.00pm

Sale

Tuesday, 5 March 2019

9.30am to 12.30pm

Geelong

Thursday, 7 March 2019

9.00am to 12.00pm

Meadows

Tuesday, 12 March 2019

9.30am to 12.30pm

Ballarat

Wednesday, 13 March 2019

9.00am to 12.00pm

Bendigo

Monday, 18 March 2019

10.30am to 1.30pm

GAP/Seymour

Tuesday, 19 March 2019

9.00am to 12.00pm

03 8329 1100

Cranbourne

Tuesday, 19 March 2019

10.00am to 1.00pm

Sandown

Monday, 25 March 2019

10.00am to 1.00pm

Pre-entry Assessment email:

Ballarat

Wednesday, 27 March 2019

9.00am to 12.00pm

gapbooking@grv.org.au

Please Note: Testing dates and times are subject to change.

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

*NEW GAP VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS

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.

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!

GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA

Did you know

JANUARY 2019

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.

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Welfare Report

By Gavin Goble General Manager Animal Welfare

Local Rule 42.6 Explained Local Rule 42.6 was amended on 1 October 2017 to include compulsory activities to be undertaken by greyhound owners, designed to ensure that every suitable greyhound is given the opportunity to be re-homed as a pet into a suitable home before euthanasia can be considered.

These compulsory activities include a minimum “wind down” period for the greyhound, away from racing life, and multiple re-homing attempts. There are, however, exemptions which may apply if there is a legal requirement to euthanase, or where a greyhound suffers from a serious medical or behavioural condition.

Re-homing Support GRV’s Welfare and Re-homing Department is pleased to announce the release of a comprehensive participant rehoming support package to aid participants in winding down, re-training and re-homing greyhounds. GRV has launched this package on our Care and Standards web page, emailed links to all participants and provided hard copy packages to clubs for participants to collect.

The re-homing support package includes two booklets for use:

Euthanasia of an otherwise healthy greyhound should always be the absolute last resort.

Wind Down Period The rule requires a minimum of 28 days away from all racing related activities to ready the greyhound for life as a pet. A greyhound can be re-homed during the wind down period.

Medical or Legal Exemption: Greyhounds requiring immediate euthanasia on humane grounds, or under a court order, can be euthanased without completing the wind down period.

Evidence of these grounds will need to be obtained and provided to GRV by the greyhound’s owner; in the case of a medical exemption this is a GRV Euthanasia Certificate.

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Re-homing attempts Owners must make certain genuine attempts to re-home their greyhound after the wind down period, including at least one GAP Pre-Entry Assessment. As well as the medical or legal exemption referred to above, there is a behavioural exemption to the requirement to attempt to re-home.

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Behavioural exemption: Where a greyhound has significant identifiable behavioural issues such as aggression towards humans or other animals, owners may seek an exemption from re-homing requirements on behavioural grounds. They must submit a GRV Re-Homing Unsuitability Certificate signed by a registered veterinarian at the same time as submitting a Notice of Intention to Euthanase. This can only occur after the wind down period requirements have been completed.

Notice of Intention to Euthanase If all attempts to re-home the greyhound have failed, and an owner is considering making a decision to euthanase their greyhound, they must submit a Notice of Intention to Euthanase (NoI) to GRV via FastTrack, at least 14 days before the greyhound is intended to be euthanased.

Euthanasia After submitting the NoI, the owner must wait at least 14 days before they can euthanase their greyhound. GRV Euthanasia Certificates must be completed by the veterinarian and then submitted to GRV within 3 days.

Further Information To ensure that owners fulfil their responsibilities under Local Rule 42.6, GRV has developed the Racing to Retirement booklet and a Retirement Process Checklist to assist with navigating requirements during the retirement process. These are available to download on the Care and Standards website.

RE-HOMING GUIDE

INFORMATION FOR

PARTICIPANTS

1. Re-homing Guide – Information for Participants, provides important and practical information to assist participants with re-homing their greyhounds on retirement. This guide includes information about preparing your greyhound for re-homing, winding down after racing, recognising prey drive, re-training activities and obtaining support.

2. Re-homing Guide - Information for New Owners has been developed for participants to pass onto the new owner of the greyhound. The guide includes a form for participants to complete that will ensure that all relevant information about the specific greyhound (including RE-HOMING GUIDE any health and/or behavioural issues) is INFORMATION FOR passed onto the new owner, along with NEW OWNERS helpful information about caring for a greyhound and all legal requirements relating to pet greyhound ownership.

The guide includes a microchip change of owner form and information to satisfy the re-homing requirements under the new Code of Practice for the Keeping of Racing Greyhounds that will be required from 2020.

GAP is also offering free PetCheck assessments. Similar to a GAP pre-entry assessment, PetCheck will assess a greyhound’s prey drive when exposed to small dogs but it is for greyhounds not going to GAP. A PetCheck can be obtained at any time; that is, there is no requirement for a 28-day wind down before assessment. GRV encourages participants to consider a PetCheck to determine which wind down and retraining activities are best suited to their greyhound’s needs.

PetChecks can be arranged for both before and after wind down by contacting GAP on 03 5799 0166.

For copies of the booklets please visit https://greyhoundcare. grv.org.au/rehoming or your local club.

Finally, in 2019, GRV is planning Greyhound Re-training Workshops aimed and providing participants with practical training in recognising prey drive and undertaking socialisation and re-training activities. Further information will be made available in the new year.

If you have any concerns or questions about your obligations, or need advice about complying with the rule, please contact GRV on (03) 8329 1100. GRV also has a re-homing support package to help you wind down and re-home your greyhound. This package can be downloaded from https:// greyhoundcare.grv.org.au/rehoming or hard copies obtained from your local club.

QUIZ ANSWERS 1 POINT

Q1: Sir Ian Botham

2 POINTS Q4: b) Fully Loaded

Q2: c) Tier 1 Metro Racing

Q3: a.)True

Q5: 20 shares and 3 greyhounds

3 POINTS Q7: Healesville Good Friday Appeal

Q6: 1 February 2019

SCORE

0-4 5-8 9 - 11 12

Still a maiden Country class City standard Group 1 performer

News

By Lynton Hogan President of GOTBA Victoria Inc.

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January 2020. That is when participants must be ready for and in compliance with the Code of Practice for the Keeping of Racing Greyhounds.

Separately and together, GRV and GOTBA Vic will be preparing for Code implementation. GOTBA Vic anticipates having material available in 2019, including templates for adaptation, that we hope will assist you.

One thing we encourage everyone to do in the next few weeks is to find 30 minutes to read the Code (or to read it again), to reflect on your involvement with greyhounds and consider what things you may need to do as a result of the Code before January 2020. The Code is available at http://agriculture.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_ file/0010/348166/Code-of-Practice-Keeping-Racing-Greyhounds.pdf Our goal should be to be Code ready no later than 3-6 months before Code commencement. The Code preparation process should be interactive: the more you talk to us and tell us what you are uncertain about, what is working and what is not, the more likely we,

WHAT IS THE GOTBA? Are you a member of the GOTBA? If not, please contact us via the channels below.

Website: gotbavictoria.wildapricot.org General enquiries: gotbav@gmail.com Phone: 0423 357 620

as a sport, are ready for the change on time.

Over the summer, GOTBA Vic committee members have been and are progressing a number of participant issues with GRV both within and outside GRV’s committee processes. GOTBA Vic and GRV do not always agree on their resolution, but we will endeavour to tell you why and to achieve the best outcome practicable.

In 2019, members will receive regular updates on exactly what we are doing for you: a list of activities or issues (and their progress) will be regularly available and updated on our website: https://gotbavictoria. wildapricot.org/ We encourage you to contact us about any aspect of those matters (or others). GOTBA Vic is committed to being an open, transparent organisation for its members, one that enhances and projects the voices and interests of greyhound racing participants at every level for the benefit of all of them. We best do that by hearing from you and from your active membership with us. Join us.

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.

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

NEW video series: Robert Britton’s diet for greyhounds.

Watch at greyhoundcare.grv.org.au/video

Also featuring…

- Post-race observation - Checking ‘nervy’ dogs for soreness Meat & Kibble

Bread, vegetable soup & eggs

Supplements

- When to see a vet

There is a huge demand for pet greyhounds in Victoria and the Greyhound Adoption Program currently has a number of vacancies in their pre-entry assessment sessions.

For more information turn to Page 31.

GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA

Do you have a greyhound at home that has never raced or has been retired?

JANUARY 2019

- Two-minute check for injuries

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CLUB DIRECTORY

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BALLARAT Ballarat Greyhound Racing Club President: Sheldon Hamilton Interim Manager: Brett Jones 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: Peter Johnston 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: Greg Miller 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: View 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: Mick White 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): 9:30 am to 3:30 pm.

Bookings open Monday at 9:00am Saturday – (Pen): 8:00am to 8:45am.

(Arm): 8:45am to 12:30pm Bookings open Wednesday at 9:00am BENDIGO Monday - (Break In/Education): 8:00am Tuesday - (Arm): 8:00am - Until completion Wednesday - (Pen): Following the race meeting Thursday - (Break In/Education): 8:00am - Until completion Friday - (Pen): Following the race meeting Saturday - (Arm): 8:00am - Until completion

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) 8:00am - 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) Summer Time Trials start at 8:00am 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): 11:00am – Until Completion Bookings open Tuesday 9am.

Saturday - (Pen): 7:00am – 8.20am (booked backwards) Saturday - (Arm): 8:30am – 1.00pm

TRARALGON No trials due to track closure.

WARRAGUL Tuesday – (Pen): Following the race meeting Wednesday – (Arm): 12:00pm to 5:00pm Thursday - (Pen): Following the race meeting Friday – (Arm): 8:00am to 1:00pm WARRNAMBOOL Tuesday – (Arm) From 8:00am Tuesday – (Pen) From 9:00am Thursday – (Pen) After the last race Saturday – (Arm) From 8:00am COURSING TRIAL INFO BENALLA 340m approx. Grass surface (Drag) Bookings by appointment LANG LANG In recess until the end of summer.

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.

SHEPPARTON Monday - (Pen): Following the race meeting Wednesday - (Arm): 8:00am – 2:00pm Thursday - (Pen): Following the race meeting Saturday - (Arm): 8:00am – 2:00pm Please note: Following night race meetings the Shepparton GRC will conduct satisfactory and field trials only.

JANUARY 2019

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): 9:30 am to 2:30 pm.

Bookings open Thursday 9am.

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

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 Summer Trial Times Wednesday - (Pen): From 9:00am (300m) From 11:00am (350m)

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

BALLARAT

For more information please contact the relevant race club directly

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