Greyhound Monthly Victoria - Issue 43

ISSUE 43

SEPTEMBER 2019

Featured Inside

BINTANG BRILLIANCE Orson takes top gong at VGAs And

Fernando, Norm enter Hall of Fame And

Galo the Great sets record straight

CONTENTS

ISSUE 43 SEPTEMBER 2019

3 CEO’S UPDATE 4 ARTICLES

Editor: Andrew Copley Deputy Editor: Molly Haines

Orson’s crowning glory Re-homing trailblazer nets Welfare Award Phenomenal Fernando’s induction a mere formality Norm McCullagh enters Hall of Fame Gleeson a shining light ‘Silver Fox’ recipient on key to sustained success President recognised for contribution to club and community Dailly team takes the spoils TAB Australian Cup prize money reaches record high Kennel Returns get an upgrade on FastTrack Young gun defies the odds in Waterloo Cup Greyhound racing on track for return to Traralgon Racing for a legacy Britton aces age-restricted features Professional Standards & Integrity Report Welfare & Re-homing Report New ambassador for GAP Orson the newest recruit to all-star team Peter Galo sets Healesville record straight Racing Update New GM Racing to start at GRV GOTBA News GAP Testing Dates 27-32 RACING CALENDAR 26-27 CLUB DIRECTORY & TRIAL INFORMATION Cover: 20-month-old youngster Aston Bintang upstaged his more season rivals in the 2019 Waterloo Cup at Longwood on 25 August. To read more turn to Page 11. Photo by: Clint Anderson.

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CEO’s Update

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he fourth Annual VGAs, hosted by GRV at Crown Palladium on Friday 16 August, was a great celebration of the sport’s achievements over the past 12 months and I congratulate all the winners and nominees for their contribution to greyhound racing in Victoria. Presenters included the Minister for Racing, Martin Pakula, and GRV Racing Ambassador Brent Harvey and a new GRV Board Leadership Award was introduced this year.

Another highlight of last month was the inaugural SEN National Straight Track Championship at Healesville on Sunday 18 August. I congratulate everyone involved, especially Healesville’s Manager, Cynthia O’Brien, in staging this great new addition to the national racing calendar that also showcases the safe racing benefits of straight tracks. Next year, the Championship Final will be held at Capalaba Greyhound Racing Club in Queensland following State heats and finals in Victoria, South Australia and Queensland.

I’d like also to acknowledge Greyhounds WA and Cannington for hosting a great 2019 National Sprint and Distance Championships. Both Reidy’s Runner and Premium Share were worthy winners of the Distance and Sprint Championships respectively and Victoria’s own Tornado Tears had a great run to place second in the Distance Final. It was also a great opportunity to meet with key stakeholders from other Australian racing jurisdictions to help build stronger national approaches to key issues for the sport.

Turning to news off the track, the GRV Board has signed off on the U-shaped track option for Traralgon following a consultation process that was managed by the Traralgon GRC Committee with support from GRV. I thank the Committee, club management and members for their work and input in finding a solution that will deliver one of the world’s leading edge greyhound tracks. The tender process for demolition of the current track is now underway and it’s expected that the new track should be operational by mid-2020.

announce that Greg Kerr has been appointed as GRV’s General Manager, Racing and he is expected to take up the position on 1 October 2019. Greg joins GRV from Greyhound Racing New Zealand (GRNZ) where he was Chief Operations Officer and Animal Welfare Manager for nearly six years. During that time, he helped drive a major reform of the code in New Zealand and positioned GRNZ as an industry leader in Australasia. Before working at GRNZ, Greg held senior executive and management positions in New Zealand’s manufacturing and hospitality sectors and was CEO of the New Zealand Kennel Club. I am confident that Greg’s long and strong involvement in greyhound racing combined with a proven track record in managing complex enterprises will make him a valuable addition to GRV and to the sport in Victoria.

Also coming on board is media personality Kate Stevenson, who has signed on as the new GAP Ambassador. Kate has long been a supporter of GAP’s work as a genuine lover of greyhounds and will bring both passion and great knowledge of the breed to the role, spreading the word about what wonderful pets they make.

And a reminder that the new Victorian Racing Integrity Board and Victorian Racing Tribunal are now both operational. The Board is responsible for endorsing annual integrity plans, providing recommendations on integrity budgets, policies and licensing, and considering proposed amendments to the rules of racing. The Tribunal, which replaces the RADB, will hear and determine serious charges made against licensed persons by controlling bodies and stewards and consider a broad range of appeals, including those relating to penalties imposed by controlling bodies.

Some small matters still outstanding with the former RADB will be settled by the Tribunal as one of its first duties.

While final figures are still being crosschecked and confirmed, greyhound re-homing numbers were up around 4% on the previous year and up nearly 100% since 2014-15. Euthanasia numbers continued to fall and are now down more than 80% over the past four years. Significant advancement has also been made during 2018-19 in improving racing safety.

Alan Clayton Chief Executive Officer Greyhound Racing Victoria

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GRV’s financial result also improved in 2018-19, despite a drop in the racing population in early 2019, with a 4.9% increase in total income, a substantial deficit reduction was achieved which was also assisted by expenses being well under budget.

Finally, as it’s only three months now before the new Code of Practice becomes operational on 1 January 2020, I’d like to remind you about the support and resources available for participants to help ensure they are code ready. This includes a series of Code Information Sessions/Complete your EHMP Workshops now underway around Victoria. Sessions to date have been very well attended with participants reporting that they have found them very constructive. More sessions will be held over this and next month at Traralgon, Warragul, Sale and The Meadows. You can contact those clubs directly or visit greyhoundcare.grv.org.au/ code-of-practice for dates and times.

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Orson Allen raced in group company for the majority of the 2018/19 season.

Tears, the sheer weight of group races appearances by Orson Allen swayed the judges.

On top of victories in the Group 1 Perth Cup, Group 1 Harrison Dawson, Group 2 Cranbourne Cup, Group 2 Horsham Cup and Group 3 Shootout, Orson Allen contested a further 11 group finals including being runner-up in two Group 1s and two country cups.

Trainer Correy Grenfell can now reflect on a life-changing journey with the wonderfully consistent son of KC And All and Desalle Bale, which was an ever-present in feature racing Australia-wide over the last 12 months.

“What a thrill,” Grenfell said. “The last 12 months, he’s been a dream dog. To win the races he did and the way he did, it was amazing.”

“We had such a good ride with him. He changed our lives.”

Despite missing several months of racing due to injury, Tornado Tears was named the Stayer of the Year in a season that saw him capture two of his four career Group 1 wins – in the 2018 National Distance Championship and the 2019 Zoom Top.

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Orson’s crowning glory

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Tornado Tears was Victoria’s standout stayer.

Photos by: Clint Anderson.

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ust days after being retired to stud, Orson Allen crowned his career when named Victorian Greyhound of the Year at the Victorian Greyhound Awards at Crown Casino on 16 August.

Adjudged by the seven-person panel, based on performances between 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019, Orson Allen was also named the Sprinter of the Year.

Despite strong competition from superstars such as Dyna Patty, My Redeemer, Neo Cleo, Poke The Bear and Tornado

Re-homing trailblazer nets Welfare Award

By Lauren Marie

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oveton resident Julie Mathieson was presented with the GRV Board Welfare Award at the VGAs.

Julie’s passion and love for greyhounds dates back to the 1970s and she met her first pet greyhound, Sally, at a Greyhound Adoption Program event at the Dandenong Showgrounds in the early 2000s.

In 2006, Julie helped create Greyhound Safety Net (GSN) and has since been the face of the re-homing organisation, conducting all temperament assessments and liaising with owners and trainers, potential adopters, foster carers and vet clinics.

“Animal welfare is GRV’s number one priority, as demonstrated by the significant funds and resources committed to racetrack safety, education around animal husbandry and, of course, re-homing former racing greyhounds,” said GRV Acting Chair, Peita Duncan.

“Julie’s dedication to rehoming is simply incredible, and I know this first-hand because she re-homed two of my former race dogs prior to me joining GRV.”

Julie Mathieson has devoted much of her life to re-homing greyhounds.

Fernando Bale’s racetrack exploits saw him become Australia’s first greyhound to surpass $1m is prize money.

Phenomenal Fernando’s induction a mere formality

By Gerard Guthrie

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t was a matter of when and not if Fernando Bale was inducted into GRV’s Hall Of Fame and that honour was bestowed on the champion sprinter/sire at the 2018/19 Victorian Greyhound Awards.

performance in the Golden Easter Egg.

Trained by Andrea Dailly and bred and raced by the Wheeler family, Fernando Bale (Kelsos Fusileer – Chloe Allen) took all before him during an unprecedented racing career, winning 35 of his 44 starts.

“You’d have to say that he’s absolutely surpassed everyone’s expectations. He’s one of the best we’ve ever seen.”

Rated by many experts as Australia’s best ever, Fernando Bale claimed the first of his eight Group 1 victories when winning the National Derby in February 2015 at just his tenth start.

His progeny have won at Group 1 level over sprint, middle and staying distances, including Tornado Tears, Sennachie, My Redeemer, Poke The Bear, Dyna Patty, West On Augie, Hasten Slowly, Rippin’ Sam, Hecton Bale, Out Of Range, Deliver, Blue Moon Rising, Veloce Nero, Trouper Monelli, Velocity Liberty and Rockstar Patriot.

Fernando Bale also won the Traralgon and Bendigo Cups at Group 2 level and the Group 3 Bill Collins Memorial, while one of his greatest performances came in defeat when edged out by superstar kennelmate Dyna Double One in a Melbourne Cup for the ages.

“People might have questioned his stud career and how good he was going to be because he was such a good race dog and could he emulate that; well you’d have to say that he’s absolutely surpassed everyone’s expectations.

“He’s one of the best we’ve ever seen.”

“Without doubt he’s the best sprinter I’ve seen. Just all class,” said greyhound racing historian Neil Brown.

“His record speaks for itself. No dog in history has won the sprint races Fernando Bale won.”

Fernando Bale was the Victorian Greyhound of the Year in 2015/16, the Australian Greyhound Racing Association (AGRA) Australian Greyhound of the Year for 2014/2015 and was awarded AGRA’s Run of the Year in 2015 for his

Fernando Bale is passing his freakish ability on to many of his pups. Photos by: Clint Anderson.

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When he won the Adelaide Cup in October 2015 Fernando Bale became the world’s first greyhound racing millionaire, with his final prize money tally standing at an incredible $1,299,370, second only to Fanta Bale on the all-time Australian list.

“He has absolutely blown us all away,” said stud master Paul Westerveld.

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His other seven triumphs at racing’s ultimate level were (in order); the Golden Easter Egg, Harrison-Dawson, Peter Mosman Classic, Maturity Classic, National Sprint Championship, Adelaide Cup and the Topgun.

After retiring to stud in December 2015, Fernando Bale has been a sire sensation.

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Norm McCullagh at the Victorian Greyhound Awards on 16 August.

Photo by: Clint Anderson.

via Our Daisy, Ginger Rhode and King Shiraz.

“That period of time with Bold Trease was amazing,” Allan offered.

“He was public property, so the pressure was on and the expectation was high.

“He was an amazing dog obviously, with a great will to win, but he had his injury problems.

“He fractured his hock twice, so that took a lot of time and effort to get him back.

It’s testament to dad and his training capabilities and the powers of the dog that he raced for so long.”

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Norm is still winning the races that matter, this year celebrating an emotional victory in the Group 2 Bendigo Cup with Crimson Vixen, which also ran third in the Warrnambool Cup and qualified for the Group 1 Sapphire Crown.

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Norm McCullagh enters Hall of Fame

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hen GRV launched its Hall Of Fame in 2009, legendary stayer Bold Trease was one of the inaugural inductees.

And at GRV’s 2018/19 Victorian Greyhound Awards ceremony, veteran Warrnambool trainer Norm McCullagh deservedly joined his immortal four-time Sandown Cup winner in the Hall Of Fame.

“Apart from his work and his family, greyhound racing has probably been the love of his life,” said Norm’s son Allan McCullagh.

“He’s very devoted to them and very caring and I know for a fact that a greyhound will go to the vet even before he’ll take himself to the doctor, so the greyhound always comes first.

“He probably talks to the dogs more than he talks to us!” he added with a laugh.

Norm enjoyed a remarkable bond with Bold Trease – The Warrnambool Warrior – that will go down in Australian racing folklore, winning four consecutive Sandown Cups in 198689, a feat it’s safe to say will never be repeated.

Norm has also won his hometown Warrnambool Cup twice, courtesy of Super Mira (1984) and Midnight Flirt (1995), while in 2000 he trained the trifecta in the Warrnambool Classic

“That period of time with Bold Trease was amazing. He was public property, so the pressure was on and the expectation was high.”

“Crimson Vixen winning the Bendigo Cup was amazing,” said Allan.

“I know deep down he was really keen for her to win a good race and that turned out to be it.

“He was pretty wound up all week in anticipation and to get the result he was pretty emotional.”

Norm continues to be in great demand from the media when Sandown Cup time rolls around, while he makes the trip to Sandown Park on Melbourne Cup night where his champion is commemorated through the running of the Group 1 Bold Trease over the Sandown Cup course.

Bold Trease with his four Sandown Cups, won between 1986-89.

David Gleeson with the Ken Carr Medal after having it presented to him

by Minister for Racing, Martin Pakula (inset).

Photos by: Clint Anderson.

Gleeson a shining light

By Gerard Guthrie and Andrew Copley

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avid Gleeson was recognised for more than three decades involvement in greyhound racing as breeder, owner, administrator and sponsor when awarded the Ken Carr Medal.

The award, for special or outstanding contribution to greyhound racing, requires the recipient to clearly demonstrate four key qualities; skill, integrity, empathy for others and leadership.

Gleeson has been a successful breeder for many years in partnership with Bob Cummings, with the pair having produced and raced numerous Group-winning and city class greyhounds, with a dam-line that dates back to the 1960s..

“Bob Cummings and I have been breeding greyhounds together for 40 years and it’s a real team effort,” Gleeson said.

“All the care, attention and the handling we give our greyhounds from an early age is one of the keys to our success. We rear our pups on Bob’s property. Bob does a lot of the hard yards with the pups when they are young, while I do the educating and it’s a formula that works.”

Shima Song has now followed Shimaguni’s lead in the breeding barn, producing Shima Shine, the winner of six of his seven starts including a 450m track record Ballarat run, in her first mating.

“I attribute a lot of our success as a breeder to Nola Hogan,

But it hasn’t just been on the racetrack that Gleeson’s dedication and expertise has been to the fore.

He recently stepped down after serving 31 years as a Sandown GRC director, including 15 years as Vice Chairman, while he sponsored the Melbourne Greyhound Racing Association (MGRA) for 35 years, through his Gleeson & Tonta company.

David has also served as a Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board (RADB) member.

Gleeson with Shima Shine when he was just 20 weeks old at Bob Cummings’ property in Koo Wee Rup.

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Shimaguni (Primo Uno – Messines) was a prodigiously talented stayer, winning the Group 2 AWM Distance Championship and Group 3 Chairman’s Cup, and Gleeson has enjoyed great success with her progeny, most notably with Group 1 Paws Of Thunder winner Shima Bar, whose blossoming career was cut short by injury, and dual Group 2 winner Shima Song.

“A long time ago I asked Nola what the secret was to her success. She said keep your pups warm, dry and well fed. If you take care of your dogs properly – love and handle them – you’ll get the reward.”

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In partnership with Bob Cummings, through their Davrob Syndicate, David has regularly made his mark in recent years through the potent ‘Shima’ line.

who is one of the all-time great breeders,” said Gleeson.

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David Geall and wife Rose with the Ned Bryant ‘Silver Fox’ Award.

privileged to know Ned Bryant. He was a very wellrespected muscle man and chiropractor, so to win the award is fantastic.”

In recent years Lara-based David Geall and his wife Rose have enjoyed a phenomenal run in some of Australia’s biggest races and that continued during 2018/19 with homebred superstar My Redeemer.

A son of the great Fernando Bale and the Gealls’ wonderful producer Where’s Demonica, My Redeemer fulfilled a lifelong dream for David when winning the 2018 Group 1 Melbourne Cup, having also won the Group 1 HarrisonDawson earlier in his career.

During 2018/19, My Redeemer, a younger half-brother to Geall’s Golden Easter Egg and Topgun heroine Up Hill Jill, also qualified for the finals of the Group 1 Australian Cup, Group 1 Temlee, Group 3 Cranbourne Classic, Group 3 Warragul St Leger and Listed Maidment Memorial.

‘Silver Fox’ recipient on key to sustained success

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By Gerard Guthrie and Andrew Copley

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avid Geall capped a memorable 2018/19 period when announced as the recipient of the Ned Bryant “Silver Fox” Award.

The Silver Fox is presented annually to a participant for showing outstanding potential in the training, breeding and promotion of greyhound racing.

“I’m shocked to receive this award,” said Geall. “I was

My Redeemer’s litter brother Emerald Rainbow was a prolific winner throughout 2018/19, qualifying for the finals of the Group 2 Geelong Cup, Group 3 Devonport Cup and Group 3 Warragul St Leger. Geall also guided Miss Splendamiro into multiple Group 1 appearances in 2018/19.

“I believe you have to really look after your dogs to have any sort of sustained success,” Geall said.

“With regard to breeding, we generally go to a very fast stud dog and we breed with females that can run 500m.

“But the way you rear your pups is so important. It’s the simple things like giving them clean water every day, filling the holes in the runs, providing plenty of shade and plenty of handling. By doing that I reckon you give your pups a real chance.”

In addition to his on-track success, Geall is renowned for his willingness to make himself readily available to media and assist with the promotion the sport.

President recognised for contribution to club and community

By Lauren Marie

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hepparton GRC President Tracey Fothergill is the inaugural recipient of the GRV Board’s new Leadership Award.

Tracey has been involved with the Shepparton GRC for the past 30 years and recently helped the club establish a new Community Fund, which was created to assist locals dealing with hardship and to support opportunities for development.

“On behalf of the GRV Board I congratulate Tracey on being the inaugural recipient of the GRV Board Leadership Award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the Shepparton GRC and its local community,” GRV Acting Chair Peita Duncan said at the Victorian Greyhound Awards.

“Tracey consistently comes up with innovative ideas to help promote our great sport and she is always willing to volunteer her time to better the industry.”

Tracey Fothergill with son Nick Fothergill, and daughters Rachael Crowther and Emma Fothergill. Photos by: Clint Anderson.

GRV Hall of Fame Panellist Neil Brown, GRV Board Member Emmett Dunne and MC Richard Champion.

GRV CEO Alan Clayton, Acting Chair Peita Duncan and Minister for Racing Martin Pakula.

Victorian greyhound racing ambassador Brent Harvey with GRV’s Molly Haines.

The dance floor soon was busy well into the night.

Photos by: Clint Anderson.

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raining juggernaut Andrea Dailly was rewarded for another outstanding year on the track when taking out the Metropolitan and Provincial Trainers Premierships.

Dyna Patty is a two-time Group 1 winner (Maturity Classic and Australian Cup) and also won the Group 2 Warrnambool Cup.

“We have about 120 dogs on the property so it’s a massive team effort,” said proud daughter Korie Heinrich.

GRV Board Member Marika McMahon (centre) and Andrea Dailly’s daughter Korie Heinrich (right).

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Dailly prepared a total of 141 winners on Victoria’s Metropolitan Tracks in the 2018/19 racing year, more than double the tally of second-placed Jeff Britton (69 winners), while her powerful Anakie kennel claimed an impressive 342 victors state-wide.

The star of the Dailly team in 2018/19 was undoubtedly Dyna Patty, a daughter of Team Dailly’s former champion Fernando Bale.

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Dailly team takes the spoils

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TAB Australian Cup prize money reaches record high

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he Melbourne Greyhound Racing Association (MGRA) is delighted to announce that the winner of the Group 1 2020 TAB Australian Cup (525m) at The Meadows will receive a record $300,000 first prize (up from $250k in 2019) after the Club’s Directors voted in favour of a stakes increase.

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MGRA Chairman Eddie Caruana said the Board voted unanimously to increase the prize money levels for the Club’s showcase event.

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“The MGRA understands the importance of providing aspirational opportunities for all existing and potential greyhound stakeholders. It’s important that the sport has those life-changing races for owners and trainers to dream of and aspire towards.”

“The industry has undergone a lot of positive change over the past few years and we hope that raising the prize money attached to the Group 1 TAB Australian Cup reaffirms to the industry that we as a club remain committed to providing exciting industry returns and encouraging new participation

in the sport that we all love.”

Astute trainer Brooke Ennis welcomed the exciting announcement.

“This is really great news for our industry and The Meadows should be congratulated for continuing to give back to participants. We have always wanted to win an Australian Cup and will definitely be trying to have our team up and running ready for the heats in February.”

The Group 1 2020 TAB Australian Cup Final will be held amidst a huge night of fun and entertainment at The Meadows on Saturday night 29 February with the new prize money levels reflective of an additional $72,000 cash injection from The Meadows’ coffers.

2020 Australian Cup prize money 1st = $300,000 2nd = $86,000 3rd = $43,000

Kennel Returns get an upgrade on FastTrack

By Renn Barker

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astTrack’s Kennel Return process has been upgraded with extra functions that will enable participants to better manage the greyhounds in their care and help meet their record keeping obligations under the new Code of Practice which comes into effect on 1 January 2020.

The upgrade to FastTrack introduces new terms of Location and Activity to the Kennel Return process, allowing all participants, not just trainers, to add named and un-named greyhounds to their ‘kennel’ (location or address), and select the greyhound’s activity from six options: Training, plus new activities of Breeding, Whelping, Rearing, Educating or Spelling.

Participants should be aware that greyhounds not in a trainer’s kennel when the upgrade was introduced are listed on FastTrack as being in the owner’s ‘kennel’. If this is not a greyhound’s current location, a Kennel Return should be submitted by the person who has the greyhound in their care.

Not all the greyhound activity changes you report will involve a location change, so the upgrade includes a function called Change Dog Activity to handle this, while the new Update Interstate Location function can be used by Owners to update the location and activity for greyhounds that move interstate.

Participants are encouraged to submit Kennel Returns for all greyhounds currently on their properties as soon as possible, making sure to select the correct kennel address.

Doing this will allow access to the new Greyhound Record function on FastTrack, for each greyhound in their kennel, when it is released late 2019 ahead of the new Code of Practice coming into effect on 1 January 2020.

To find out more, visit: www.greyhoundcare.grv.org.au/ kennels/kennel-return-guide or contact GRV’s Racing Services team on 03 8329 1100 or email: racingservices@grv.org.au

Aston Bintang and Vital Force contest the Waterloo Cup final, with the former proving too strong for his more experienced counterpart.

Young gun defies the odds in Waterloo Cup

By Andrew Copley

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ston Bintang became one of the youngest ever winners of the Waterloo Cup when taking out the 146th edition of the series in convincing fashion at Longwood on 25 August.

Just 20 months of age, Aston Bintang (Barcia Bale x Fantastic Dotty) defeated experienced circle performer Vital Force (83 starts for 19 wins) in the final course.

The Waterloo Cup is Victoria’s oldest greyhound race, with Aston Bintang’s trainer Paul Abela overwhelmed to learn about the prestige of the event in what was his first time coursing.

“To be honest I didn’t realise how much this race means to people until the last couple of days. The people here have been brilliant.”

Abela, who lives 45km west of Melbourne in Parwan, has made numerous group finals all over Australia in recent years but winning the Waterloo Cup brought a huge sense of relief.

“I’ve made a lot of big finals but I haven’t won one. It’s been frustrating. We haven’t even run a place, so this has been a long time coming,” he said.

Abela was thrilled for SA breeder owner Ray Borda, and he acknowledged good friend Peter Presutto, trainer of the runner-up Vital Force.

Craig believes Aston Bintang is destined for big things.

“To do what he has done at such a young age, there’s no doubt he has the potential to be a circle track star. Paul is taking his time with him, which is a really smart move, so he could really get to the top of things with regards to feature race success.”

The Waterloo Cup brought a close to the 2019 coursing year, with the 2020 season to kick off in April.

Aston Bintang with trainer Paul Abela and the Waterloo Cup trophy, which has the names of every winner inscribed on it dating back to 1873.

Photos by: Clint Anderson.

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The Waterloo Cup was Aston Bintang’s second time coursing, with Garland taking him to Lang Lang earlier in the season on behalf of Abela, where the youngster won a Puppy series. The speedster has had four starts outside of coursing for one win, a Best of Day run at Healesville in 19.10sec.

“This was one of the highest quality Waterloo Cups we have seen for a while,” he remarked.

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“Unbelievable. This is the first time I’ve coursed and I’ve won the big one. Everyone kept telling me he’s too young, he’s only 20 months old. (They said) dogs this age can’t win the Waterloo but one of my best mates Ian Garland said you’ve got to go. Ian has coursed before and he said they won’t beat him…and he was right,” Abela said.

National Coursing Association President, Peter Craig was delighted with the quality of greyhounds that competed in the 2019 Waterloo Cup.

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GRV CEO Alan Clayton, Minister for Racing Martin Pakula and Traralgon GRC President Don Haley at last month’s announcement.

Photo by: Louise Martin.

Greyhound racing on track for return to Traralgon

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raralgon is a step closer to the return of its much-loved greyhound racing program thanks to funding from the Victorian Government towards a new U-shape track.

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Minister for Racing, Martin Pakula visited the Traralgon GRC in August to confirm the Victorian Government’s election commitment to provide $1 million for upgrades to the Traralgon and Cranbourne tracks.

“This investment highlights the economic benefits of greyhound racing not only in Gippsland, but across Victoria,” Minister Pakula said.

“The greyhound racing industry contributes $500 million to Victoria’s economy annually and supports more than 4300 jobs across the state, many in regional areas.”

In November 2018, GRV in conjunction with the Traralgon GRC closed the Traralgon track after an investigation identified that drainage issues had permanently compromised the track.

The new U-shape track will provide a more reliable racing surface.

GRV’s Board has signed off on the proposed track, which was designed by David Allan Consulting with input from Professor David Eager and a team at the University of Technology Sydney, working with the Traralgon GRC and GRV.

The U-shaped track was overwhelmingly favoured during a public consultation process in July. The track is expected to open in the middle of 2020 as a leading greyhound venue created with safe racing at front of mind. The project is also receiving political support at local level.

“We’re getting on with growing and supporting grassroots greyhound racing right here in the Latrobe Valley while reaffirming our commitment to animal welfare,” said Member for Eastern Victoria, Harriet Shing.

“All this ensures that Victoria remains the premier greyhound racing state.”

The new track will feature 450m and 500m starting boxes, modern barriers and a surface that will help reduce injury to greyhounds.

The greyhound racing industry in the Latrobe Valley and Gippsland region generates $50 million for the local economy and helps sustain more than 425 full-time equivalent jobs in the region.

Traralgon GRC President, Don Haley said the project would help ensure a prosperous future for greyhound racing in the local region.

“This is an important investment for the Latrobe Valley – it gives our club the opportunity to become one of the state’s premier racing and training centres,” Mr Haley said.

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Lachy’s Legacy with trainer Mark Johnson (third from right), Lachy’s mother Nola and members of the Canine Crew Syndicate.

colours, Lachie’s favourite AFL team, to remember him.

“Today is a healing day,” Nola Poulter, Lachie’s mother said.

“It’s about helping the club with the traumatic memory from last year. We may have lost him, but we aren’t the only ones.”

“To lose our beautiful son, but to turn it around into something positive is a hell of a journey for us as a family but we couldn’t do it without the support of Dunnstown.”

On a day of sadness there was a shining light, the fourlegged Lachie’s Legacy who also sported a red and white outfit.

Racing for a legacy

By Molly Haines

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he name Lachie Poulter may not be familiar with the greyhound community, but his legacy will be.

At 25 years of age, Lachie suffered a heart attack and passed away shortly after playing a game of footy for his local club in Dunnstown.

In the weeks that followed Lachie’s family created the Lachie’s Legacy Foundation to share his passion for AFL with all children, despite financial, demographical or social factors.

Lachie’s Legacy is also the name of one very special greyhound who is racing in memory of the young man who lost his life too soon.

On 27 July 2019 – round 15 of the Central Highlands Football League, a crowd of thousands packed the Dunnstown Football Oval in Sydney Swans’ red and white

Jeff Britton with Weblec Ace, who is one of a number of exciting youngsters in the Anakie trainer’s team.

“The syndicate is a group of mates and Lachie was the glue between them all and with a bit of luck he will run alright like the big fella himself,” Nola said.

Lachie’s Legacy is a son of Worm Burner and Strongbeth who is bred by GRV Hall Of Famer Norm McCullagh and is trained by one of the kindest men in greyhound racing, Drouin’s Mark Johnson.

GRV and Crocmedia’s Off The Bench TV captured the Lachie’s Legacy round and the moment the Poulter family met Lachie’s Legacy the greyhound for the first time.

This one’s a tear-jerker. The emotion from the day was immense but watching Nola embrace the greyhound who is racing in memory of her son was something I will never forget.

So now when you watch Lachie’s Legacy on the track for trainer Mark Johnson and owners The Canine Crew, remember to live, laugh and love for Lachie Poulter and his family.

Watch the video at: youtu.be/SnlZW4IzlK0 More information or to donate: lachieslegacy.com

Earlier in the month, Weblec Ace was the fastest qualifier for the Group 3 Warragul St. Leger (460m) and the wellbred son of Kinloch Brae and Weblec Rose, started $2.50 favourite from box one in the final but could only finish sixth to kennelmate Mepunga Daniel.

As was the case in the Warragul St. Leger, Anakie-based Jeff Britton supplied half the field, with Weblec Ace joined by litter brother Weblec Jack ($7.30), Mister Harlewood ($9.90) and Spearhead ($12.50), while Angela Langton, Britton’s partner, lined up Black Signature ($9.70).

SEPTEMBER 2019

Weblec Ace once again set the pace in the heats of the Cranbourne Classic when clocking a best of night 29.92s on debut at the track and after drawing box three he was sent out at $2.60.

First prize in the Warragul St Leger and Cranbourne Classic was $25,000 each, and the kennel’s dominance in the two age-restricted features indicates a big year ahead for the Britton/Langton team.

By Gerard Guthrie

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t was a case of second time lucky in a feature final in the month of August for Weblec Ace when Jeff Britton’s exciting youngster was an all-the-way winner of the Group 3 Cranbourne Classic Final (520m).

“When you’re the fastest heat winner you just want them to do everything right,” Britton said following Weblec Ace’s Cranbourne Classic win on 24 August.

“He got out well and had a clear run. He probably came out well at Warragul too but Get It Gizmo just pinged and Curt Lee came across and they all jammed up.”

The victory gave the Britton family back-to-back Cranbourne Classic successes, with Jeff’s brother Robert having won the event in 2018 with Slingshot Hammer.

The Weblec line stems from South Australia, and Jeff also trained Weblec Ace’s mother Weblec Rose and her multiple Group-winning litter sister Weblec Belle.

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Britton aces age-restricted features

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Professional Standards & Integrity report SWABBING NUMBERS Swabs taken 2017-2018 financial year (01/07/2017 – 30/06/2018) = 14,008 Swabs taken 2018-2019 financial year = 13340 SWABS TAKEN 1400 1200 1000 800 600

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PROSECUTIONS OVERVIEW Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board (RADB) and Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal

Jeff Gorgioski - RADB Hearing 12 July 2019 – GAR 92 (5)(c).

The Board was informed before the hearing that GRV had revoked the suspension imposed on Mr. Gorgioski. RADB granted leave for the Appeal to be withdrawn.

Mark Delbridge – RADB Hearing 16 July 2019 – GAR 83 (2).

Mr. Mark Delbridge failed to present the greyhound ‘Connor Allen’ free of any prohibited substance (Cimetidine) for an event at the Sandown meeting held on 11 March 2019. RADB imposed in all the circumstances a penalty of a $500 fine and disqualified ‘Connor Allen’ from Race 6 at Sandown on 11 March 2019.

Troy Scott - RADB Hearing 17 July 2019 – GAR 86 (q). The Stewards determined that Mr Scott had breached Greyhounds Australasia Rule ("GAR") 86 (q) and imposed a six-month suspension and a $1,000 fine with three months and $500 wholly suspended for 12 months, both subject to no further breaches of GAR 86 for a 12 month period. The RADB received an Appeal lodged by Mr Troy Scott against a decision handed

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Satisfactory Trials Not Cleared

Samples Taken

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Positive swabs from RASL Positive swab cases heard Animal welfare cases heard Misconduct cases heard

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5 3 0 1

down by GRV Stewards on 10 July 2019. RADB considered the suspension imposed by the Stewards should be wholly suspended (excepting that part which has already been served). In all other respects the penalty imposed by the Stewards will remain in place.

Harrison Goss - RADB Hearing 18 July 2019 – GAR 86 (q). The Stewards determined that Mr Goss had breached Greyhounds Australasia Rule ("GAR") 86 (q) and imposed a six-month suspension and a $1,000 fine with three months and $500 wholly suspended for 12 months, both subject to no further breaches of GAR 86 for a 12 month period. The RADB received an Appeal lodged by Mr Harrison Goss against a decision handed down by GRV Stewards on 10 July 2019. RADB considered the suspension imposed by the Stewards should be wholly suspended (excepting that part which has already been served). In all other respects the penalty imposed by the Stewards will remain in place.

Harry Manolitsis - RADB Hearing 22 July 2019 – GAR 83 (1A), GAR 83 (2) and GAR 84A (1). After hearing submissions from Mr Considine and Mr Hogan the RADB reserved its decision in this matter.

Jay Robinson – RADB Hearing 23 July 2019 – GAR 83(2).

Mr. Jay Robinson failed to present the greyhound ‘Bring the Spring’ free of any prohibited substance for an event at the Healesville meeting held on 18 January 2019. RADB imposed a fine of $1,500 with $500 of that fine being suspended pending no further breach of GAR 83 in the next 12 months. In addition, Bring The Spring was disqualified from Race 5 at Healesville on 18 January 2019.

Seona Thompson – RADB Hearing 29 July 2019 – GAR 92 (5) (c). The Applicant sought leave to withdraw the Appeal. The Stewards consented to the application. Leave granted for the appeal to be withdrawn.

Samantha Grenfell – RADB Hearing 29 July 2019 – GAR 92 (5)(c). The Applicant sought leave to withdraw the Appeal. The Stewards consented to the application. Leave granted for the appeal to be withdrawn.

Stavros Kipirtidis – RADB Hearing 31 July 2019 – GAR 69 (A) (1). The greyhound ‘Come On Levendi’ was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. RADB allowed the appeal.

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James Psaila - RADB Hearing 2 July 2019 – GAR LRR 42.18 (b).

After hearing submissions from Mr. Considine and Mr. Hogan the RADB reserved its decision in this matter. RADB will set a future date for the hearing.

Offences & Activity Marring Fail to Chase Satisfactory Trials Cleared

with Robert Britton Also featuring…

Exercising & trialling

Feeding on race days

- Two-minute check for injuries

- When to see a vet

- Post-race observation

- Meat & kibble

- Checking ‘nervy’ dogs for soreness

- Bread, vegetable soup & eggs - Supplements

Watch them all at greyhoundcare.grv.org.au/video

Welfare & Re-homing Report

By Gavin Goble General Manager Greyhound Welfare and Re-homing

Music in kennel blocks

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ome of you may be aware, in August The Meadows commenced trialling providing music in the kennel blocks on race day. Hyperactivity, stress and distress are sometimes observed in greyhounds kennelled at racetracks during a race meeting.

These behaviours not only impact on the welfare of the greyhound displaying them, but also on the greyhounds in neighbouring kennels and on racetrack staff working with the greyhounds. Research has shown playing music can sooth animals.

Music in kennel blocks, both at home and at a racetrack, could reduce stress and help greyhounds to settle down to rest while kennelled and waiting for their races. GRV will keep participants informed about the progress of the trial.

GRV Workshops in 2019 GRV is continuing with the practical workshops to support participants and their greyhounds in establishing and maintaining a successful career in the sport. Current topics include:

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Greyhound Injury and Illness Management workshops already delivered by Dr Chris Boemo.

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Maximising Re-homing Success workshops to be delivered

by GAP’s Senior Behaviourist, Diana Rayment.

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Nutrition for Success delivered by Dr Ray Ferguson.

All the workshops include a presentation and a practical session. So, if you want to know more about maximising your chances of re-homing your greyhound after retirement or about developing the best diet for your greyhound, come along and participate in these free sessions.

The current workshop schedule is detailed below: Location

Date

Topic

Bendigo

12 September

Maximising Re-homing Success

Ballarat

17 September

Nutrition for Success

Cranbourne

26 September

Nutrition for Success

Bendigo

17 October

Nutrition for Success

Horsham (TBC)

24 October

Nutrition for Success

TBC

14 November

Injury and Illness Management

TBC

21 November

Injury and Illness Management

Participants interested in attending should contact Greyhound Welfare and Re-homing at GRV or book through https://www. trybooking.com/book/search?keyword=greyhound.

Please keep an eye out for new session dates and locations and new workshop topics.

The GAP has gone from strength to strength since it first started 23 years ago with an increasing number of Victorians wanting to have a greyhound as a family pet.

New ambassador for GAP Executive producer of ‘3AW Breakfast with Ross and John’ and co-host of the station’s ‘A Moveable Feast’ program, Kate is excited and honoured to be part of the GAP team to help spread the word about why greyhounds make great pets.

“I loved helping feed them and I was very lucky to learn from a young age what a beautiful and docile breed they are.”

“Once I was older and settled into a house, I started fostering greyhounds with GAP. Fostering is such a rewarding thing to do. I am now excited to be able to share my experiences and help spread the word about these beautiful dogs.”

The GAP has gone from strength to strength since it first started 23 years ago with an increasing number of Victorians wanting to have a greyhound as a family pet.

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“My grandfather was a greyhound trainer, so I grew up with greyhounds and spent a lot of time at the track,” Kate said.

Kate Stevenson with Princess at the GAP Café in King Street, West Melbourne. Photo by: Ben Pritchard.

SEPTEMBER 2019

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RV and its popular Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP) are pleased to announce that media personality Kate Stevenson has signed on as the new GAP ambassador.

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Many successful greyhound breeders encourage their pups to chase items such as toys, rope and empty plastic milk bottles.

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Don't wait, apply for DNA today!

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RV would like to remind participants of the requirements to register females for breeding. While GRV has implemented a short-term initiative which may assist participants who are under time pressure to get DNA results back, this involves additional steps (including a participant signing a GRV waiver) and can be avoided if DNA is done early.

For a female to be eligible to breed, participants must ensure their greyhound has DNA results registered with Greyhounds Australasia.

Steps how to do this are as follows: 1. Contact GA and apply for a DNA kit 2. Take the kit and the greyhound to your vet

3. Vet will complete the sample and post to the lab 4. After processing, the lab will inform GA and DNA number will be attached to the greyhound’s record via FastTrack 5. If all other requirements have been met (see right for PINK CARD registration) the greyhound will be ready to complete the registration.

GRV recommends applying for your DNA kit as early as possible to allow sufficient time for DNA results to be returned to Greyhounds Australasia and recorded before the greyhound is in season. The turnaround of the DNA result can be somewhere between two and six weeks, dependent on the Lab.

For more information please contact Greyhounds Australasia at admin@galtd.org.au or 9548 3500. To find out more about registering for a Pink Card, including fees, exemptions, stud masters and FSI technician responsibilities, go to: grv.org.au/pinkcard

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WALNUT VETERINARY CLINIC SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

CRAIGIEBURN ANIMAL HOSPITAL SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

1 MARCH 2019 TO 15 AUGUST 2019SS DAM

SERVICE DATE

FACILITY

YOU BLONDE CROWN PRINCESS LOCHINVAR ADORE TEAR TOWN

Friday, 15 March, 2019 Tuesday, 12 March, 2019 Thursday, 07 March, 2019 Sunday, 10 March, 2019

SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE

BARCIA BALE

ULANDA BALE

Monday, 17 June, 2019

MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE

BERNARDO BERNARDO FABREGAS FABREGAS FERNANDO BALE FERNANDO BALE JURY KINDA CRUEL RED MY BRO FABIO MY REDEEMER OVER LIMIT SISCO RAGE SPUD REGIS WALK HARD

TINDERELLA OMEGA BRITTANY ATLAS SURPRISE OUTLANDISH IT'S A BIRD MISS BARCIA CRIS TYSON SARDIA SIZZLING OSTI STELLAR FLASH EN COCKATOO ROCKALOT TEXAS BLAZE TROV'S GEM

Saturday, 02 March, 2019 Tuesday, 07 May, 2019 Friday, 12 April, 2019 Thursday, 27 June, 2019 Thursday, 21 March, 2019 Monday, 17 June, 2019 Saturday, 29 June, 2019 Thursday, 14 March, 2019 Sunday, 26 May, 2019 Wednesday, 15 May, 2019 Thursday, 25 April, 2019 Thursday, 09 May, 2019 Saturday, 09 March, 2019 Sunday, 14 April, 2019

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

WALNUT VETERINARY CLINIC COLYTON VETERINARY HOSPITAL MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE WALNUT VETERINARY CLINIC

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

GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA

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

MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC KUDAH VETERINARY SERVICES

AUGUST 2019

SIRE

ALLEN DEED ANDO'S MAC ASTON DEE BEE BARCIA BALE

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and Barcia Bale, which was retired from active stud duties earlier this year.

“The Wheelers breed great dogs in both ability and temperament and ‘Orson’ ticks every box,” said Paul Westerveld, Meticulous Lodge stud master.

“We were super excited when we found out he would be coming to Meticulous Lodge. We loved his breeding and loved him as a race dog.

“He has taken to his new kennel environment, settling in between Fabregas and Fernando.

Orson Allen (centre) is flanked

by Fabregas and Fernando Bale on the walker at Meticulous Lodge.

“He has learnt how to go on the walker and loves it. As soon as he comes into the kennel the first thing he does is run straight onto it.”

Orson Allen is bred in the purple, being a son of US sire KC And All and Desalle Bale, a Group-winning daughter of Go Wild Teddy and phenomenal producer Princess Bale, making her a litter sister to Barcia Bale.

Orson the newest recruit to all-star stud team

Orson Allen lived up to his regal bloodlines on the track, winning 31 of his 61 starts, highlighted by Group 1 victories in the Perth Cup and Harrison-Dawson, while he was runnerup in both the Temlee and Maturity Classic at Group 1 level.

By Gerard Guthrie

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hampion sprinter Orson Allen is continuing a proud tradition as he embarks on his stud career with Paul and Michelle Westerveld at Meticulous Lodge in Victoria.

His other feature victories came in the Group 2 Cranbourne and Horsham Cups, Group 3 Sandown Shootout and Listed Australian Sprint.

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Orson Allen, which was last month crowned Greyhound Clubs Australia (GCA) Australian Greyhound of the Year and Victorian Greyhound of the Year for 2018/19, was retired after being injured during the running the Victorian Final of the National Sprint Championship on 8 August.

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He immediately joined Meticulous Lodge’s all-star stud roster, where he will follow two champion Wheeler-line sires that have dominated the Australian breeding landscape in recent years in GCA’s Sire of the Year Fernando Bale

UPCOMING GRV 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.

Listed are when GRV VIC BRED Series commence during September and October 2019.

Orson Allen will commence stud duties at an enticing $3300 service fee, with Meticulous Lodge’s phone lines already running hot.

“The interest has been amazing,” said Michelle. “We already have a waiting list and I guess time will tell if he will be a leading stud dog.

“His fertility is brilliant. We have started collecting him and will be focusing on females on season as a priority and slowly working through the wait list as we can.”

VIC BRED SERIES GRV VIC BRED Maiden Series Thu, 5 Sep

Night

WBL

GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 450

Fri, 20 Sep

Night

GEL

GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 400

Fri, 4 Oct

Twilight

BEN

GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 500

Sun, 20 Oct

Twilight

SLE

GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 440

GRV VIC BRED Mixed 6/7 Series Wed, 4 Sep

Night

CRN

GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Heat 520

Thu, 10 Oct

Night

GEL

GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Heat 400

GRV VIC BRED Restricted Win Series Thu, 19 Sep

Night

WBL

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

Sun, 20 Oct

Day

SAP

GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 515 (1 - 4 Wins)

Sun, 8 Sep

Day

HVL

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 350

Sun, 15 Sep

Night

WGL

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 400

Sun, 22 Sep

Day

SAP

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 515

Wed, 2 Oct

Night

BAL

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 390

Sun, 27 Oct

Twilight

SLE

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 440

Wed, 30 Oct

Day

MEP

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 525

Sun, 22 Sep

Twilight

SLE

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

Wed, 9 Oct

Night

BAL

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

GRV VIC BRED Grade 5 Series

GRV VIC BRED Distance Series

DID YOU KNOW

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

Peter Galo lowered Eye Got It’s 350m track record at Healesville when clocking 18.65sec.

Peter Galo sets Healesville record straight

By Gerard Guthrie

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ictorian star Peter Galo confirmed himself as Australia’s best straight-course sprinter with a track record-breaking victory in the inaugural SEN National Straight Track Championship (350m) at Healesville on 18 August.

Peter Galo at trainer Garry Selkrig after their big win. Photos by: Clint Anderson.

While track specialist Peter Galo started a short-priced favourite, jubilant trainer Garry Selkrig left nothing to chance by bringing a lucky charm trackside; his former prolific irondog Stagger.

“Stagger had 64 wins and it’s his birthday today,” Selkrig explained.

“The last time I brought Stagger to the track, Peter Galo won the Shepparton Cup on his birthday, the 18th of August, and today he’s won the Nationals. That’s why we brought him!

“Stagger’s got a chocolate cake in the car so it’s all worked out perfectly.”

The first ever Group Listed National Championship saw the best straight-track speedsters from Victoria, South Australia and Queensland do battle for a $35,000 purse, as part of the lucrative Healesville Cup Carnival.

The middle alley proved to be no concern whatsoever as Peter Galo was best to begin and showed his rivals a clean pair of heels, trouncing well-backed Queenslander Certification ($6.20) by four lengths, with Myrniong And All third.

Peter Galo’s scintillating time of 18.65s eclipsed Eye Got It’s previous track record of 18.68s and improved the winner’s sensational Healesville 350m record to 15 from 21, while he’s undefeated in two 300m assignments.

SEPTEMBER 2019

After winning the previous Sunday’s Victorian State Final in 19.09s, Peter Galo, a son of Peter Rocket and Flossy, started $2.10 favourite in the Championship from box five ahead of Victoria’s other representative Myrniong And All at $3.40.

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Racing Report

By Stuart Laing General Manager, Racing (Acting)

RACING REFERENCE GROUP UPDATE The next Racing Reference Group (RRG) meeting will be held on Tuesday 17 September. Topics on the agenda for the next meetings include: Raceday Lure Design, Conduct of Satisfactory Trials, Reserve Allocation, Split Kennelling, Grading and Distance Racing. Participants are encouraged to provide feedback to RRG members prior to the meeting or alternatively can email graders@grv.org.au with feedback.

Members of the Racing Reference Group are: Stuart Laing (Acting Chair - GRV), Ken Bailey, Robert Britton, Geoff Collins, Mick Floyd, Cory Hiscock, Helen Ivers, Stan Ralph, Jason Sharp, James Van De Maat, Trevor Whitford, Glenn Fish (GRV), Blake Reed (GRV), Andrew Mills (GRV), Molly Haines (GRV) and Scott Robins (GRV).

VICTORIAN AND SOUTH AUSTRALIAN FEATURE EVENT CONDITIONS Please note the following conditions for upcoming feature events in Victoria and South Australia.

1. Highest placed Victorian* in the Group 3 515m Speed Star at Sandown Park on Sunday 15 September gains automatic entry (if they accept) into the South Australian State of Origin (26 September).

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Greg Kerr is set to make the move from New Zealand.

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2. Winner of the South Australian State of Origin (26 September) gains automatic entry (if they accept) into the Shootout (14 November) at Sandown Park.

3. Winner of the South Australian State of Origin (26th September) will be guaranteed a spot into the Group 1 Adelaide Cup Final on 11 October (By passes the heats).

4. Winner of the Adelaide Cup (11 October) gains automatic entry (if they accept) into the Topgun (9 November). *Greyhound must be domiciled at a Victorian kennel address for 60 days prior to the date of the event.

SPEED STAR MEETING – SUNDAY 15 SEPTEMBER The popular Speed Star head-to-head format returns to Sandown Park on Sunday 15 September showcasing Australia's fastest greyhounds. Qualification for the series is based on the fastest times run at Sandown Park over each distance between 1 June 2019 and 8 September 2019, including exhibition trials. Nominations for the meeting close at 10am on Wednesday 11 September 2019 via Fast Track. Please note only Speed Star Events will be held at this meeting. A dedicated and comprehensive Showcase will be shown on Sky Racing 2.

Greg joins GRV from Greyhound Racing New Zealand (GRNZ) where he has held several positions including Head of Racing and (acting) Head of welfare, Animal welfare manager, and Chief Operations Officer for nearly six years.

During that time, Greg helped drive a major reform of the code in New Zealand and positioned GRNZ as an industry leader in Australasia.

Before working at GRNZ, Greg held senior executive and management positions in New Zealand’s manufacturing and hospitality sectors. Greg's background in racing and pedigree dogs spans approximately 25 years where he held the most senior management, executive and Board positions during that time.

New GM Racing to start at GRV RV has announced the appointment of Mr Greg Kerr as its new General Manager, Racing.

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“I am confident that Greg’s long and strong involvement in greyhound racing combined with a proven track record in managing complex enterprises will make him a valuable addition to GRV and to the sport in Victoria,” said GRV CEO, Alan Clayton.

Greg is expected to take up his new position at the beginning of October, 2019.

2019 READY 2 RACE GREYHOUND SALES Where: Bendigo Greyhounds When: Saturday November 16 Eligibility: Open to all greyhounds whelped between 1 July 2017 & 30 June 2018 Nominations: Open 30 September & close 11 October More info: ready2race.grv.org.au

DATE

TIME SLOT

TRACK

BAL Day Sun, 1 Sep

Mon, 2 Sep

HVL

Twilight

SLE

Day

CRN

Twilight

SAP

Night Day

SHP GEL

Twilight

HOR

Night

WGL

Day

MEP

Twilight

BEN

Tue, 3 Sep

Wed, 4 Sep

BAL Night CRN

Day

SLE

Twilight

SHP

Thu, 5 Sep

SAN Night

WBL

Day

HVL

Twilight

BEN

Fri, 6 Sep Night

Sat, 7 Sep

GEL

Twilight

WGL SHP

Night

MEA

HVL Day Sun, 8 Sep

SAP

Twilight

SLE

TITLE OF EVENT

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) S/E Veteran 300 (250+ Ranking) Grade 5 Final 350 (VICGREYS)

Healesville Cup - S/E Heat 350 (National Straight Track Championship Winner and Waterloo Cup Winner gains automatic entry to Heats)

Mixed 6/7 Final 440 (VICGREYS) Grade 5 Heat 520 Restricted Win 440 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) GDR Grade 5 715 (No City Wins) Restricted Win Final 515 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking)(Final SAP 2/9) Grade 5 Non Penalty Heat 515 (250+ Ranking)(Final SAP 8/9) Maiden Heat 515 (Final SAP 8/9) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Full Stakes) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Presidents Cup - S/E Heat 485 (Maidens Ineligible) Maiden Final 410 (VICGREYS) Restricted Win Heat 410 (3 - 6 Wins) Restricted Win 485 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) Maiden Final 460 (VICGREYS) Restricted Win Heat 460 (3 - 6 Wins) Grade 5 No Penalty 400 (275+ Ranking) Restricted Win 460 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) Grade 5 Final 525 (250+ Ranking)(Final MEP 4/9) Novice Grade 7 600 Grade 5 Heat 525 (No City Wins) Restricted Win Heat 525 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking)(Final MEP 11/9) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

GDR Special Event 660 (VICGREYS) Mixed 6/7 Final 390 (VICGREYS) S/E Veteran 390 (VICGREYS) Grade 5 Heat 390 Restricted Win 450 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) GDR Restricted Win 699 (0 - 4 Wins) Restricted Win Final 311 (3 - 6 Wins)(VICGREYS) Restricted Win 311 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) Grade 5 No Penalty 520 (275+ Ranking) GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Heat 520 (Vic Bred Only) Grade 5 No Penalty 440 (250+ Ranking) Restricted Win 520 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) S/E Veteran 440 Maiden Final 390 (VICGREYS) Restricted Win Heat 390 (3 - 6 Wins) Restricted Win 450 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) Grade 5 No Penalty 390 (275+ Ranking) Special Event 715 Grade 5 515 (Bitches Only) GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Final 650 (0 - 6 Wins)(No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only) (VICGREYS) Restricted Win 450 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) Grade 5 No Penalty 390 (250+ Ranking) GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 450 (Vic Bred Only) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 425 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) S/E Veteran 425 (200+ Ranking) Grade 5 No Penalty 425 (275+ Ranking) Restricted Win 500 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) Maiden Heat 425 Maiden Final 400 (VICGREYS) Restricted Win Heat 460 (3 - 6 Wins) Grade 5 No Penalty 460 (275+ Ranking) Restricted Win 400 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) City Country Middle Distance Series - S/E Heat 600 (No City Wins 570m+)(Final BEN 13/9) Mixed 6/7 Final 525 GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 350 (Vic Bred Only) S/E Veteran 350 (250+ Ranking) Castle Of Mey Cup Consolation - Special Event 350 (VICGREYS)(Greyhounds Must Renominate.

Ordered Based on Heat Placing and Time) Healesville Cup - S/E Group 3 350 (National Straight Track Championship Winner and Waterloo Cup Winner gains automatic entry to Heats) Grade 5 Final 515 (250+ Ranking)(Final SAP 8/9) Restricted Win Heat 595 (1 - 4 Wins)(Final SAP 12/9) Restricted Win Heat 515 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking)(Final SAP 12/9) Maiden Final 515 (Final SAP 8/9) Grade 5 Final 520 (VICGREYS) Grade 5 No Penalty 520 (250+ Ranking) Restricted Win 440 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) Maiden Heat 440

DISTANCE

WINNER

300 350

825 825

350

5280

440 520 440

1650 1405 1405

715 515 515 515

3020 1650 1405 1325

485 410 410 485 460 460 400 460 525 600 525 525

1650 1405 1405 1405 1405 1405 1405 1405 1650 1620 1405 1405

660 390 390 390 450 699 311 311 520 520 440 520 440 390 390 450 390 715 515

3300 1650 1405 1405 1405 3020 1650 1405 1405 1405 1405 1405 1405 1405 1405 1405 1405 7480 5280

650

5000

450 390 450

1405 1405 1325

425 425 425 500 425 400 460 460 400

3050 1405 1405 1405 1325 1405 1405 1405 1405

600 525 350 350

7480 6540 825 825

350

5000

350

47000

515 595 515 515 520 520 440 440

1650 1620 1405 1405 1650 1405 1405 1325

SEPTEMBER

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

RACING CALENDAR

RACING CALENDAR

CLUBS

570+ DISTANCE

GRV VICBRED SERIES TIER 3 VETERAN RACE FEMALE RACE

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RACING CALENDAR

SEPTEMBER

RACING CALENDAR DATE

Mon, 9 Sep

TIME SLOT

TRACK

TITLE OF EVENT

Day Twilight Night

BAL CRN SHP GEL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Restricted Win Final 410 (3 - 6 Wins)(VICGREYS) Presidents Cup - S/E Final 485 (Maidens Ineligible)(VICGREYS) Mixed 6/7 Heat 410 Grade 5 No Penalty 410 (250+ Ranking) Grade 5 No Penalty 485 (250+ Ranking) GDR Restricted Win 680 (0 - 4 Wins) Restricted Win Final 460 (3 - 6 Wins)(VICGREYS) Mixed 6/7 Heat 460 Grade 5 No Penalty 460 (275+ Ranking) Restricted Win 400 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) S/E Veteran 460 (VICGREYS) Restricted Win Final 525 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking)(Final MEP 11/9) Grade 5 Non Penalty Heat 525 (250+ Ranking)(Final MEP 18/10) Maiden Heat 525 Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Grade 5 Final 390 (VICGREYS) Grade 5 No Penalty 450 (275+ Ranking) Restricted Win 390 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) Maiden Heat 450 GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Final 520 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) Grade 5 Heat 311 Restricted Win 520 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) Grade 5 No Penalty 311 (275+ Ranking) Restricted Win Final 390 (3 - 6 Wins)(VICGREYS) Grade 5 No Penalty 450 (275+ Ranking) Restricted Win 390 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) S/E Veteran 450 (VICGREYS)(250+ Ranking) Shepparton To The Meadows - Grade 5 Heat 450 (No City Wins)(Final MEA 21/9) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Restricted Win Final 595 (1 - 4 Wins)(Final SAP 12/9) Restricted Win Final 515 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking)(Final SAP 12/9) Grade 5 No Penalty 595 (250+ Ranking) Mixed 6/7 Heat 515 GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Final 450 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) Restricted Win Heat 390 (3 - 6 Wins) Restricted Win 390 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) Grade 5 No Penalty 450 (250+ Ranking) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Maiden Final 425 (VICGREYS) Restricted Win Heat 500 (3 - 6 Wins) Grade 5 No Penalty 500 (275+ Ranking) Restricted Win 425 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) City Country Middle Distance Series - S/E Final 660 (No City Wins 570m+)(Final BEN 13/9) Hugh Emmerson Memorial - S/E Heat 460 (Maidens Ineligible) Restricted Win Final 460 (3 - 6 Wins)(VICGREYS) Restricted Win 460 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) Grade 5 No Penalty 400 (275+ Ranking) Grade 5 No Penalty 440 (250+ Ranking) Restricted Win 520 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) Restricted Win 440 (Bitches Only)(1 - 4 Wins) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Grade 5 Final 525 (No City Wins)(VICGREYS) Mixed 6/7 Final 460 (VICGREYS) Restricted Win 460 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 400 (Vic Bred Only) Speed Star Consolation - Special Event 515 (2 Races)(9-24 Fastest Greyhounds over 515m at SAN/SAP since 1/6/19)($2K to Winner of each Match Race) Speed Star Stayers - S/E Group 3 715 (8 Fastest Greyhounds over 715m at SAN/SAP Since 1/6/19)($5,000 to Winner of each Match Race) Speed Star - S/E Group 3 515 (8 Fastest Greyhounds over 515m at SAN/SAP Since 1/6/19) ($5,000 to Winner of each Match Race) Speed Star 595 - S/E Group 3 595 (8 Fastest Greyhounds over 595m at SAN/SAP Since 1/6/19) ($5,000 to Winner of each Match Race) Maiden Final 440 (VICGREYS) Restricted Win Heat 440 (3 - 6 Wins) Grade 5 No Penalty 520 (250+ Ranking) Restricted Win 440 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) S/E Veteran 300 (250+ Ranking) Maiden Heat 300 Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 350 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) Grade 5 No Penalty 300 (275+ Ranking) Restricted Win 350 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) Mixed 6/7 Final 410 (VICGREYS) Super VICGREYS Series - Grade 5 Heat 485 Grade 5 No Penalty 410 (250+ Ranking) Restricted Win 485 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Twilight

HOR

Tue, 10 Sep Night

WGL

Day

MEP

Twilight

BEN

Wed, 11 Sep

BAL Night CRN

Day

SHP

Twilight

WGL

Thu, 12 Sep

SAP Night WBL Day

HVL

Twilight

BEN

Fri, 13 Sep GEL Night SLE Sat, 14 Sep

Twilight Night

CRN MEA

Day

WGL

SAN

Sun, 15 Sep Twilight

SLE

Mon, 16 Sep

Tue, 17 Sep

22

Day

HVL

Twilight Night

BAL SHP

Day

HVL

Twilight

HOR

Night

GEL

DISTANCE

WINNER

410 485 410 410 485 680 460 460 460 400 460 525 525 525

1650 15000 1405 1405 1405 3020 1650 1405 1405 1405 1405 1650 1405 1325

390 450 390 450 520 311 520 311 390 450 390 450 450

1650 1405 1405 1325 4000 1405 1405 1405 1650 1405 1405 1405 1405

595 515 595 515 450 390 390 450

1900 1650 1620 1405 7500 1405 1405 1405

425 500 500 425 660 460 460 460 400 440 520 440

1405 1405 1405 1405 10000 1650 1650 1405 1405 1405 1405 1405

525 460 460 400

6540 1650 1405 1405

515

8000

715

20000

515

20000

595

20000

440 440 520 440 300 300

1405 1405 1405 1405 825 825

350 300 350 410 485 410 485

3050 1405 1405 1650 1405 1405 1405

TIME SLOT

TRACK

Day

MEP

Twilight

BEN BAL

Wed, 18 Sep Night

CRN

Thu, 19 Sep

Day

SLE

Twilight

SHP SAN

Night Day Twilight Fri, 20 Sep

BEN

GEL

Twilight

BEN

Night

MEA

Day

HVL SAP

Sun, 22 Sep Twilight

Mon, 23 Sep

HVL

CRN Night

Sat, 21 Sep

WBL

Day Day Twilight Night

Twilight

SLE

HVL BAL SHP GEL HOR

Tue, 24 Sep Night

WGL

Day

MEP

Twilight

BEN BAL

Wed, 25 Sep Night

CRN Day

WGL

Twilight

SHP

Thu, 26 Sep

SAN Night

WBL

TITLE OF EVENT

GDR Restricted Win 725 (0 - 4 Wins) Grade 5 Final 525 (250+ Ranking)(Final MEP 18/10) Grade 5 Heat 600 Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Grade 5 No Penalty 390 (275+ Ranking) Restricted Win 450 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) Maiden Final 450 (VICGREYS) Restricted Win Heat 450 (3 - 6 Wins) Grade 5 Final 311 (VICGREYS) Cranbourne To Sandown - Restricted Win Heat 520 (1 - 4 Wins)(No City Wins)(Final SAN 26/9) Restricted Win 311 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) Grade 5 No Penalty 520 (275+ Ranking) Maiden Heat 311 Mixed 6/7 Heat 440 Grade 5 No Penalty 440 (250+ Ranking) Restricted Win 520 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) Goulburn Valley Sprint - Restricted Win Heat 450 (1 - 4 Wins) Grade 5 390 (Bitches Only) Grade 5 No Penalty 390 (275+ Ranking) Mixed 6/7 Final 515 Restricted Win Final 390 (3 - 6 Wins)(VICGREYS) Grade 5 No Penalty 390 (250+ Ranking) GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 450 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Restricted Win Final 500 (3 - 6 Wins)(VICGREYS) Mixed 6/7 Heat 425 Grade 5 No Penalty 425 (275+ Ranking) Restricted Win 500 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Hugh Emmerson Memorial - S/E Final 460 (Maidens Ineligible)(VICGREYS) S/E Veteran 400 (VICGREYS) Grade 5 No Penalty 460 (275+ Ranking) Restricted Win 400 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 400 (Vic Bred Only) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Top Cat Video Cup - S/E Heat 725 Shepparton To The Meadows - Grade 5 Final 525 (No City Wins)(Final MEA 21/9) Maiden Final 525 Maiden Final 300 (VICGREYS) Grade 5 No Penalty 350 (275+ Ranking) Restricted Win 300 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 515 (Vic Bred Only) Restricted Win Heat 515 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking)(Final SAP 29/9) GRV VIC BRED Series - S/E Heat 650 (Less Than $25000)(Vic Bred Only) Restricted Win Final 440 (3 - 6 Wins)(VICGREYS) Restricted Win 440 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) Grade 5 No Penalty 520 (250+ Ranking) S/E Veteran 440 (200+ Ranking) S/E Veteran 350 (250+ Ranking) Restricted Win Heat 350 (3 - 6 Wins) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Super VICGREYS Series - Grade 5 Final 485 (VICGREYS) Special Event 410 Restricted Win 410 (Bitches Only)(1 - 4 Wins) Restricted Win 410 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) Grade 5 No Penalty 485 (250+ Ranking) GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 400 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) Restricted Win 400 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) Grade 5 No Penalty 460 (275+ Ranking) Maiden Heat 400 Grade 5 No Penalty 600 (250+ Ranking) Mixed 6/7 Heat 525 Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Restricted Win Final 450 (3 - 6 Wins)(VICGREYS) Mixed 6/7 Heat 450 Grade 5 No Penalty 450 (275+ Ranking) Restricted Win 390 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) S/E Veteran 520 (VICGREYS) Maiden Final 311 (VICGREYS) Grade 5 Heat 520 Grade 5 No Penalty 311 (275+ Ranking) Restricted Win 520 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Goulburn Valley Sprint - Restricted Win Final 450 (1 - 4 Wins)(VICGREYS) GDR Restricted Win 650 (0 - 4 Wins)(VICGREYS) Restricted Win 390 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) Grade 5 No Penalty 450 (275+ Ranking) S/E Veteran 390 (250+ Ranking) Maiden Heat 450 GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 515 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) Cranbourne To Sandown - Restricted Win Final 515 (1 - 4 Wins)(No City Wins)(Final SAN 26/9) Special Event 450 (Maidens Ineligible) GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Final 450 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) Grade 5 Heat 390 Restricted Win 390 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) Grade 5 No Penalty 450 (250+ Ranking)

DISTANCE

WINNER

725 525 600

3020 1650 1620

390 450 450 450 311 520 311 520 311 440 440 520 450 390 390 515 390 390 450

1405 1405 1405 1405 1650 1405 1405 1405 1325 1405 1405 1405 1405 1405 1405 6540 1650 1405 1405

500 425 425 500

1650 1405 1405 1405

460 400 460 400 400

6300 1405 1405 1405 1325

725 525 525 300 350 300 515 515 650 440 440 520 440 350 350

7480 6540 5280 1405 1405 1405 1405 1405 1900 1650 1405 1405 1405 825 825

SEPTEMBER

DATE

RACING CALENDAR

RACING CALENDAR

CLUBS

570+ DISTANCE

485 410 410 410 485 400 400 460 400 600 525

1650 1650 1405 1405 1405 3050 1405 1405 1325 1620 1405

450 450 450 390 520 311 520 311 520

1650 1405 1405 1405 1405 1405 1405 1405 1405

450 650 390 450 390 450 515 515 450 450 390 390 450

3500 3020 1405 1405 1405 1325 9060 6540 4000 4000 1405 1405 1405

GRV VICBRED SERIES TIER 3 VETERAN RACE FEMALE RACE

23

RACING CALENDAR

SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER

RACING CALENDAR DATE

TIME SLOT

TRACK

Day

HVL

Twilight

BEN

Fri, 27 Sep Night

GEL

WGL Sat, 28 Sep

Twilight

CRN

Night

MEA HVL

Day SAP

Sun, 29 Sep

Mon, 30 Sep

Twilight

SLE

Day Twilight Night Day

HVL BAL SHP GEL

Twilight

WBL

Night

WGL

Day

MEP

Twilight

BEN

Tue, 1 Oct

Wed, 2 Oct

BAL Night CRN Day

WGL

Twilight

SHP SAN

Thu, 3 Oct Night

WBL

Day

HVL

Twilight

BEN

Fri, 4 Oct

GEL Night SLE

Sat, 5 Oct

Twilight

BEN

Night

MEA HVL

Day Sun, 6 Oct

24

Mon, 7 Oct

SAP

Twilight

SLE

Day Twilight Night

BAL CRN SHP

TITLE OF EVENT

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Mixed 6/7 Final 425 (VICGREYS) Grade 5 Heat 425 Grade 5 No Penalty 500 (275+ Ranking) Restricted Win 425 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Final 400 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) GDR Special Event 680 (VICGREYS) Mixed 6/7 Heat 400 Grade 5 No Penalty 400 (275+ Ranking) Restricted Win 460 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) Restricted Win 460 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) Grade 5 No Penalty 400 (275+ Ranking) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Grade 5 Final 600 Top Cat Video Cup - S/E Group 3 725 Restricted Win Final 350 (3 - 6 Wins)(VICGREYS) Restricted Win 350 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) Grade 5 No Penalty 300 (275+ Ranking) Restricted Win Final 515 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking)(Final SAP 29/9) Grade 5 Non Penalty Heat 515 (250+ Ranking)(Final SAP 6/10) Maiden Heat 515 GRV VIC BRED Series - S/E Final 650 (Less Than $25000)(Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) Mixed 6/7 Final 440 (VICGREYS) Grade 5 Heat 440 Restricted Win 520 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) S/E Veteran 300 (250+ Ranking) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Grade 5 No Penalty 390 (250+ Ranking) Restricted Win 450 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) Restricted Win 390 (Bitches Only)(1 - 4 Wins) Maiden Heat 390 Maiden Final 400 (VICGREYS) Restricted Win Heat 400 (3 - 6 Wins) Grade 5 No Penalty 400 (275+ Ranking) Restricted Win 460 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) Novice Grade 7 600 Restricted Win Heat 525 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking)(Final MEP 9/10) Grade 5 Heat 525 (No City Wins) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Mixed 6/7 Final 450 (VICGREYS) Restricted Win 450 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 390 (Vic Bred Only) S/E Veteran 450 Grade 5 Final 520 (VICGREYS) Grade 5 No Penalty 520 (275+ Ranking) Mixed 6/7 Heat 311 Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Maiden Final 450 (VICGREYS) Restricted Win Heat 390 (3 - 6 Wins) Restricted Win 450 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) Grade 5 No Penalty 390 (275+ Ranking) Melbourne Cup Prelude Series 1 - Special Event 515 Maiden Final 515 GDR Special Event 650 (VICGREYS) Grade 5 Final 390 (VICGREYS) Warrnambool To The Meadows - Grade 5 Heat 450 (No City Wins) Grade 5 No Penalty 450 (250+ Ranking) Restricted Win 390 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) S/E Veteran 390 (VICGREYS)(200+ Ranking) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) The Great Chase - Special Event 500 (1 - 5 Wins)(Vic Bred Only) Grade 5 Final 425 (VICGREYS) Grade 5 No Penalty 425 (275+ Ranking) GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 500 (Vic Bred Only) Geelong Derby - S/E Heat 460 (Dogs Only)(Whelped on/after 1 Apr 2017) Geelong Oaks - S/E Heat 460 (Bitches Only)(Whelped on/after 1 Apr 2017) Mixed 6/7 Final 400 (VICGREYS) Restricted Win 400 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) Grade 5 No Penalty 460 (275+ Ranking) Restricted Win 440 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) Grade 5 No Penalty 520 (250+ Ranking) Maiden Heat 440 Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Mixed 6/7 Final 525 Grade 5 Heat 600 S/E Veteran 350 (VICGREYS)(250+ Ranking) Grade 5 Heat 350 GDR Grade 5 715 (No City Wins) Grade 5 Final 515 (250+ Ranking)(Final SAP 6/10) The Great Chase - Special Event 515 (1 - 5 Wins)(Vic Bred Only) Restricted Win 595 (1 - 4 Wins)(250+ Ranking) The Great Chase - Special Event 440 (1 - 5 Wins)(Vic Bred Only) Grade 5 Final 440 (VICGREYS) Restricted Win 520 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) Grade 5 No Penalty 440 (250+ Ranking) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Full Stakes)

DISTANCE

WINNER

425 425 500 425 400 680 400 400 460 460 400

1650 1405 1405 1405 7500 3300 1405 1405 1405 1405 1405

600 725 350 350 300 515 515 515 650 440 440 520 300

7480 25000 1650 1405 1405 1650 1405 1325 5000 1650 1405 1405 825

390 450 390 390 400 400 400 460 600 525 525

1405 1405 1405 1325 1405 1405 1405 1405 1620 1405 1405

450 450 390 450 520 520 311

1650 1405 1405 1405 1650 1405 1405

450 390 450 390 515 515 650 390 450 450 390 390

1405 1405 1405 1405 6540 5280 3300 1650 1405 1405 1405 1405

500 425 425 500 460 460 400 400 460 440 520 440

1650 1650 1405 1325 1650 1650 1650 1405 1405 1405 1405 1325

525 600 350 350 715 515 515 595 440 440 520 440

6540 6030 825 825 3020 1650 1650 1620 1650 1650 1405 1405

TIME SLOT

TRACK

GEL Twilight

HOR

Tue, 8 Oct Night

WGL

Day

MEP

Twilight

BEN

Wed, 9 Oct

BAL Night CRN Day

WGL

Twilight

SHP

Thu, 10 Oct

GEL Night

SAN WBL

Fri, 11 Oct

Sat, 12 Oct

Day

HVL

Twilight

BEN

Night

WGL

Twilight

SHP

Night

Day Sun, 13 Oct

Mon, 14 Oct

MEA HVL SAP

Twilight

SLE

Day Twilight Night

CRN BAL SHP GEL

Twilight Tue, 15 Oct

HOR

Night

WGL

Day

MEP

Twilight

BEN

Wed, 16 Oct

BAL Night CRN

TITLE OF EVENT

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) The Great Chase - Special Event 485 (1 - 5 Wins)(Vic Bred Only) Mixed 6/7 Heat 410 Grade 5 No Penalty 410 (250+ Ranking) Restricted Win 485 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) The Great Chase - Special Event 460 (1 - 5 Wins)(Vic Bred Only) Restricted Win Final 400 (3 - 6 Wins)(VICGREYS) Restricted Win 400 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) Grade 5 No Penalty 460 (275+ Ranking) S/E Veteran 400 The Great Chase - Special Event 525 (1 - 5 Wins)(Vic Bred Only) Restricted Win Final 525 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking)(Final MEP 9/10) Maiden Heat 525 Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 390 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) The Great Chase - Special Event 450 (1 - 5 Wins)(Vic Bred Only) GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 660 (0 - 6 Wins)(No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only) Grade 5 No Penalty 450 (275+ Ranking) Restricted Win 390 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) Maiden Heat 390 GDR Special Event 699 (VICGREYS) The Great Chase - Special Event 520 (1 - 5 Wins)(Vic Bred Only) Mixed 6/7 Final 311 (VICGREYS) Grade 5 No Penalty 311 (275+ Ranking) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) The Great Chase - Special Event 450 (1 - 5 Wins)(Vic Bred Only) Restricted Win Final 390 (3 - 6 Wins)(VICGREYS) S/E Veteran 450 (VICGREYS)(250+ Ranking) Grade 5 No Penalty 450 (275+ Ranking) Restricted Win 390 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) Geelong Derby - S/E Final 460 (Dogs Only)(Whelped on/after 1 Apr 2017)(VICGREYS) Geelong Oaks - S/E Final 460 (Bitches Only)(Whelped on/after 1 Apr 2017)(VICGREYS) The Great Chase - Special Event 460 (1 - 5 Wins)(Vic Bred Only) Grade 5 No Penalty 400 (275+ Ranking) Restricted Win 460 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Heat 400 (Vic Bred Only) Restricted Win 515 (Bitches Only)(1 - 4 Wins) The Great Chase - Special Event 450 (1 - 5 Wins)(Vic Bred Only) Maiden Final 390 (VICGREYS) Grade 5 Heat 390 Restricted Win 450 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Final 500 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) Grade 5 No Penalty 500 (275+ Ranking) Restricted Win Heat 425 (3 - 6 Wins) Restricted Win 425 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) Grade 5 No Penalty 400 (275+ Ranking) Restricted Win 400 (Bitches Only)(1 - 4 Wins) Restricted Win 460 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Warrnambool To The Meadows - Grade 5 Final 525 (No City Wins) Grade 5 Final 525 (No City Wins)(VICGREYS) Grade 5 Final 600 S/E Veteran 300 (250+ Ranking) Maiden Heat 350 Grade 5 Final 350 (VICGREYS) Grade 5 Heat 595 Restricted Win Heat 515 (1 - 3 Wins)(Final SAP 20/10)(250+ Ranking) Mixed 6/7 Heat 440 Maiden Final 440 (VICGREYS) Grade 5 No Penalty 520 (250+ Ranking) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Mixed 6/7 Final 410 (VICGREYS) Grade 5 Heat 410 Restricted Win 410 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) S/E Veteran 410 (200+ Ranking) Grade 5 No Penalty 485 (250+ Ranking) GDR Special Event 680 (VICGREYS) Restricted Win 400 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) Grade 5 Heat 460 The Great Chase - S/E Heat 525 (1 - 6 Wins)(Vic Bred Only) Grade 5 No Penalty 600 (250+ Ranking) Mixed 6/7 Heat 525 Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Final 660 (0 - 6 Wins)(No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only) (VICGREYS) Restricted Win Heat 390 (3 - 6 Wins) Grade 5 No Penalty 390 (275+ Ranking) Restricted Win 450 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) Maiden Final 390 (VICGREYS) Grade 5 No Penalty 520 (275+ Ranking) Restricted Win 311 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) Maiden Heat 311 Nominations close

Group 3 Cranbourne Classic (520m) 13 August 2019 @ 10:00am

DISTANCE

WINNER

485 410 410 485 460 400 400 460 400 525 525 525

1650 1405 1405 1405 1650 1650 1405 1405 1405 1650 1650 1325

390 450 660 450 390 390 699 520 311 311

3050 1650 1620 1405 1405 1325 3300 1650 1650 1405

450 390 450 450 390 460 460 460 400 460 400 515 450 390 390 450

1650 1650 1405 1405 1405 6300 6300 1650 1405 1405 1405 5280 1650 1405 1405 1405

500 500 425 425 400 400 460

7500 1405 1405 1405 1405 1405 1405

525 525 600 300 350 350 595 515 440 440 520

6540 6540 12000 825 825 825 1620 1405 1405 1405 1405

410 410 410 410 485 680 400 460 525 600 525

1650 1405 1405 1405 1405 3300 1405 1405 8000 1620 1405

660

5000

390 390 450 390 520 311 311

1405 1405 1405 1405 1405 1405 1325

OCTOBER

DATE

RACING CALENDAR

RACING CALENDAR

CLUBS

570+ DISTANCE

GRV VICBRED SERIES TIER 3 VETERAN RACE FEMALE RACE

25

RACING CALENDAR

OCTOBER

RACING CALENDAR DATE

Thu, 17 Oct

TIME SLOT

TRACK

Day

SLE

Twilight

SHP SAN

Night

WBL

Day

HVL

Twilight

BEN

Fri, 18 Oct Night

Sat, 19 Oct

Twilight Night

GEL WGL BAL MEA HVL

Day SAP

Sun, 20 Oct

Mon, 21 Oct

Twilight

SLE

Day

HVL

Twilight Night

BAL SHP GEL

Twilight

HOR

Tue, 22 Oct Night

WGL

Day

MEP

Twilight

BEN

Wed, 23 Oct

BAL Night CRN Day

WGL

Twilight

HOR SAN

Thu, 24 Oct Night

SHP

Day

HVL

Twilight

BEN

Fri, 25 Oct

GEL Night

26

WGL

TITLE OF EVENT

Grade 5 440 (Bitches Only) Grade 5 No Penalty 440 (250+ Ranking) Restricted Win 520 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) S/E Veteran 440 Grade 5 Heat 450 Grade 5 No Penalty 390 (275+ Ranking) Restricted Win 450 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) Restricted Win 390 (Bitches Only)(1 - 4 Wins) Grade 5 Final 595 Melbourne Cup Prelude Series 2 - Special Event 515 Grade 5 Final 390 (VICGREYS) Grade 5 No Penalty 450 (250+ Ranking) Restricted Win 390 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) GDR Restricted Win 660 (0 - 4 Wins) Restricted Win Final 425 (3 - 6 Wins)(VICGREYS) Mixed 6/7 Heat 425 Grade 5 No Penalty 425 (275+ Ranking) Restricted Win 500 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) Geelong Gold Cup - S/E Heat 460 (Maidens Ineligible) GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Final 400 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS)(VICGREYS) S/E Veteran 460 Grade 5 No Penalty 460 (275+ Ranking) Restricted Win 400 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Maiden Final 525 Maiden Final 350 (VICGREYS) Grade 5 No Penalty 350 (275+ Ranking) Restricted Win 300 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) Grade 5 350 (Bitches Only) Restricted Win Final 515 (1 - 3 Wins)(Final SAP 20/10)(250+ Ranking) Grade 5 Non Penalty Heat 515 (250+ Ranking)(Final SAP 27/10) GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 515 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only) Mixed 6/7 Final 440 (VICGREYS) Grade 5 No Penalty 520 (250+ Ranking) Restricted Win 440 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) Presidents Cup - Mixed 4/5 Heat 520 (VICGREYS) GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 440 (Vic Bred Only) S/E Veteran 350 (250+ Ranking) Restricted Win Heat 300 (3 - 6 Wins) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Grade 5 Final 410 (VICGREYS) Restricted Win 485 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) Grade 5 No Penalty 410 (250+ Ranking) Maiden Heat 410 Grade 5 Final 460 (VICGREYS) Restricted Win 460 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) Grade 5 No Penalty 400 (275+ Ranking) Maiden Heat 460 The Great Chase - S/E Group 3 525 (1 - 6 Wins)(Vic Bred Only) GDR Novice Grade 7 600 GDR Restricted Win 600 (2 - 6 Wins) Grade 5 Non Penalty Heat 525 (250+ Ranking)(Final MEP 30/10) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Restricted Win Final 390 (3 - 6 Wins)(VICGREYS) Mixed 6/7 Heat 450 Grade 5 No Penalty 450 (275+ Ranking) Restricted Win 390 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) S/E Veteran 311 Super VICGREYS Series - Grade 5 Heat 520 (Vic Bred Only) Restricted Win 520 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) Maiden Final 311 (VICGREYS) Grade 5 No Penalty 311 (275+ Ranking) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Restricted Win Heat 485 (3 - 6 Wins) Restricted Win 410 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) Grade 5 No Penalty 485 (250+ Ranking) GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Final 515 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) Grade 5 Final 450 (VICGREYS) Presidents Trophy - Restricted Win Heat 650 (0 - 4 Wins) S/E Veteran 390 (VICGREYS)(250+ Ranking) Grade 5 No Penalty 450 (275+ Ranking) Restricted Win 390 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) Maiden Heat 390 Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Mixed 6/7 Final 425 (VICGREYS) Restricted Win 425 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) Grade 5 No Penalty 500 (275+ Ranking) Grade 5 Heat 425 Cup Night Distance Event - Special Event 680 (Maidens Ineligible)(VICGREYS) Geelong Gold Cup - S/E Group 2 460 (Maidens Ineligible) Geelong To Sandown - Grade 5 Heat 520 (No City Wins) Restricted Win Heat 400 (1 - 4 Wins) Restricted Win 460 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) Grade 5 No Penalty 400 (275+ Ranking) Restricted Win 400 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) Grade 5 No Penalty 460 (275+ Ranking) Grade 5 Heat 400

DISTANCE

WINNER

440 440 520 440 450 390 450 390 595 515 390 450 390

1405 1405 1405 1405 1405 1405 1405 1405 7480 6540 1650 1405 1405

660 425 425 425 500 460 400 460 460 400

3020 1650 1405 1405 1405 5280 4000 1405 1405 1405

525 350 350 300 350 515 515 515 440 520 440 520 440 350 300

5280 1405 1405 1405 1405 1650 1405 1405 1650 1405 1405 1405 1325 825 825

410 485 410 410 460 460 400 460 525 600 600 525

1650 1405 1405 1325 1650 1405 1405 1325 47000 3020 3020 1405

390 450 450 390 311 520 520 311 311

1650 1405 1405 1405 1405 1405 1405 1405 1405

485 410 485 515 450 650 390 450 390 390

1405 1405 1405 10000 1650 1620 1405 1405 1405 1325

425 425 500 425 680 460 520 400 460 400 400 460 400

1650 1405 1405 1405 6300 47000 1405 1405 1405 1405 1405 1405 1405

Sat, 26 Oct

TIME SLOT

TRACK

TITLE OF EVENT

Twilight

SHP

Night

MEA

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Hume Cup - S/E Heat 600 Mixed 6/7 Final 525 S/E Veteran 300 (250+ Ranking) Restricted Win Final 300 (3 - 6 Wins)(VICGREYS) Mixed 6/7 Heat 300 Grade 5 Final 515 (250+ Ranking)(Final SAP 27/10) Grade 5 No Penalty 595 (250+ Ranking) Maiden Heat 515 GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Final 440 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) Presidents Cup - Mixed 4/5 Final 520 (VICGREYS) GDR Restricted Win 650 (0 - 4 Wins) Restricted Win 520 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 440 (Vic Bred Only) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Northern Districts Cup - S/E Heat 450 (Less Than $25000)(No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only) (Minimum 2 Starts At Shepparton) Keith Warburton Memorial - Grade 5 Heat 450 (Minimum 4 starts at Shepparton)(250+ Ranking) Grade 5 No Penalty 390 (275+ Ranking) Restricted Win 450 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Restricted Win 460 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) Maiden Final 460 (VICGREYS) Grade 5 No Penalty 400 (275+ Ranking) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Grade 5 Final 525 (250+ Ranking)(Final MEP 30/10) GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 525 (Vic Bred Only) Restricted Win Heat 525 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking)(Final MEP 6/11) Restricted Win Final 485 (3 - 6 Wins)(VICGREYS) Special Event 410 (VICGREYS) Grade 5 No Penalty 410 (250+ Ranking) Restricted Win 485 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) Maiden Final 410 (VICGREYS) Mixed 6/7 Final 390 (VICGREYS) Grade 5 Heat 450 Grade 5 No Penalty 390 (275+ Ranking) Restricted Win 450 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) S/E Veteran 390 Super VICGREYS Series - Grade 5 Final 520 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) Restricted Win Heat 311 (3 - 6 Wins) Grade 5 No Penalty 520 (275+ Ranking) Restricted Win 311 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Melbourne Cup Prelude Series 3 - Special Event 515 Geelong To Sandown - Grade 5 Final 515 (No City Wins) Maiden Final 515 Grade 5 No Penalty 390 (250+ Ranking) Restricted Win 450 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) Maiden Heat 450

HVL Day SAP

Sun, 27 Oct

Mon, 28 Oct

Twilight

SLE

Day Twilight

CRN BAL

Night

SHP GEL

Tue, 29 Oct

Twilight

WGL

Night

BEN

Day

MEP

Twilight

HOR

Wed, 30 Oct BAL Night CRN Day Twilight Thu, 31 Oct

WGL SHP SAN

Night WBL

DISTANCE

WINNER

600 525 300 300 300 515 595 515 440 520 650 520 440

7480 6540 825 825 825 1650 1620 1325 7500 3500 3020 1405 1405

450

1650

450 390 450

1405 1405 1405

460 460 400

1405 1405 1405

525 525 525 485 410 410 485 410 390 450 390 450 390 520 311 520 311

1650 1405 1405 1650 1650 1405 1405 1405 1650 1405 1405 1405 1405 1650 1405 1405 1405

515 515 515 390 450 450

6540 6540 5280 1405 1405 1325

OCTOBER

DATE

RACING CALENDAR

RACING CALENDAR

CLUBS

570+ DISTANCE

GRV VICBRED SERIES TIER 3

HAS YOUR GREYHOUND BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED AT THE TRACK?

VETERAN RACE FEMALE RACE

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

DID YOU KNOW?

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

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

27

REGULAR WEEKLY SCHEDULE MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

TIMESLOT

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

CLUB

Cranbourne/Healesville

Meadows (MEP)

Warragul

Healesville

STAKES

Level 3 - Tier 3

Level 2

Level 3 - Tier 3

Level 3 - Tier 3

Healesville Level 3

SKY

SKY 1

SKY 1

SKY 1

SKY 1

SKY 1 & 2

CLUB

Sandown (SAP)

STAKES

Level 2

SKY

SKY 2

TIMESLOT

TWILIGHT

CLUB

Ballarat

Horsham

Bendigo

Shepparton

Bendigo

Rotate

Sale

STAKES

Level 3 - Tier 3

Level 2 - Hybrid

Level 3 - Tier 3

Level 2 - Hybrid

Level 2 - Hybrid

Level 3 - Tier 3

Level 2 Hybrid

SKY

SKY 1

SKY 1

SKY 1 & 2

SKY 1

SKY 1

SKY 2

SKY 1

CLUB

Geelong

STAKES

Level 3 - Tier 3

SKY

SKY 1 & 2

TIMESLOT

NIGHT

CLUB

Shepparton

Warragul

Ballarat

Sandown

Geelong

The Meadows

STAKES

Level 3 - Tier 3

Level 2

Level 2

Level 1

Level 2 - Hybrid

Level 1

SKY

SKY 1

SKY 1

SKY 1

SKY 1

SKY 1

SKY 1

CLUB

Cranbourne

Warrnambool

Sale/Warragul

STAKES

Level 2 - Hybrid

Level 2 - Hybrid

Level 2 - Hybrid

SKY

SKY 1

SKY 1 & 2

SKY 2

4

4

4

SKY 1

16 3

DAILY

3

3

LEVEL 1

Metro

2

LEVEL 2

Provincial - Hybrid

12

SKY 2

LEVEL 3

Tier 3/Healesville

9

SKY 1 & 2

4

23

TOTAL

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SUNDAY

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By Lynton Hogan President of GOTBA Victoria Inc.

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The highs and lows of participation: support when needed

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wning, breeding, training or otherwise participating in greyhound racing can bring unquestionable highs, as varied as the pride and reward of owning, breeding or training a city or group winner or seeing a retired ex-racer of yours happily recognise you years into its life in the wider community – it’s why we all do what we do.

But sometimes there are real difficulties and disappointments and lows, and sometimes events in life totally outside the realm of greyhound racing get in the way. Particularly for those who keep greyhounds, that there is little respite from the day to day workload needed to care for and train/race greyhounds when these sorts of things occur can make things even tougher.

These pressures can cause great stress and affect mental health: it is something we see more regularly than you might think.

While we all put care of greyhounds at the centre of what we do, sometimes taking best care of our greyhounds means ensuring that we also take care of ourselves and those around us.

It is really important that we as participants do a few things here. First, recognise that stress and difficulty in maintaining participation can and does occur, for many reasons. If you think you or someone you know is having a difficult time, reach out to them. Second, be aware that there are avenues within the sport of greyhound racing to get support or assistance.

WHAT IS THE GOTBA?

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

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

Those avenues: •

Other participants – we should all be open to genuine assistance to fellow participants, where possible;

•

GOTBA Vic – contact us. We can help with putting you in touch with potential assistance; and

•

Your local club.

You should also be aware that the Helping Hand Fund - a trust fund, originally created by GOTBA Vic, but administered by trustees including representatives from GOTBA Vic, SGRC and the MGRA – exists to assist persons connected with the sport of greyhound racing (including dependants) who suffer injury while caring for greyhounds or who suffer illness or genuine financial hardship. Applications can be made to the Helping Hand Fund for assistance by getting in contact with us (you do not have to be a GOTBA Vic member).

Victorian Greyhound Awards On a separate note, congratulations to the winners of awards or honours at the Victorian Greyhound Awards held on 16 August 2019 at the Palladium at Crown. A great night of recognition and appreciation.

All awards and honours recognise a great deal of care, knowledge and hard work, not to mention emotional, physical and financial investment in our sport and our greyhounds.

Well done.

The Greyhound Owners, Trainers and Breeders Association (GOTBA) of Victoria is a not-for profit incorporated association, run by a committee of volunteers who work towards the constant improvement of the sport on behalf of member and their greyhounds.

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

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 Racing 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: •

•

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:

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:

03 8329 1100 Pre-entry Assessment email:

LOCATION

TESTING DAY

TIME

Meadows

Tuesday, 3 September 2019 3 (FULL)

9.30am to 12.30pm

Geelong

Thursday, 5 September 2019 (FULL)

9.00am to 12.00pm

Warrnambool

Monday, 9 September 2019

10.00am to 1.00pm

Sale

Tuesday, 10 September 2019 (FULL)

8.00am to 10.30am

Shepparton

Monday, 16 September 2019 (FULL)

9.30am to 12.30pm

Ballarat

Wednesday, 18 September 2019 (FULL)

9.00am to 12.00pm

GAP/Seymour

Monday, 23 September 2019 (FULL)

9.00am to 12.00pm

Cranbourne

Tuesday, 24 September 2019 (FULL)

10.00am to 1.00pm

Bendigo

Monday, 30 September 2019 (FULL)

11.30am to 1.30pm

Meadows

Tuesday, 1 October 2019

9.30am to 12.30pm

Geelong

Thursday, 3 October 2019

9.00am to 12.00pm

GAP/Seymour

Monday, 7 October 2019

9.00am to 12.00pm

Sale

Tuesday, 8 October 2019 (FULL)

8.00am to 10.30am

Sandown

Monday, 14 October 2019

10.00am to 1.00pm

Cranbourne

Tuesday, 15 October 2019 (FULL)

10.00am to 1.00pm

GAP/Seymour

Monday, 21 October 2019

9.00am to 12.00pm

Sale

Tuesday, 22 October 2019 (FULL)

8.00am to 10.30am

Geelong

Thursday, 24 October 2019

9.00am to 12.00pm

Bendigo

Monday, 28 October 2019

11.30am to 1.30pm

Ballarat

Wednesday, 30 October 2019

9.00am to 12.00pm

Warrnambool

Monday, 4 November 2019

10.00am to 1.00pm

GAP/Seymour

Wednesday, 6 November 2019

9.00am to 12.00pm

Sandown

Monday, 11 November 2019

10.00am to 1.00pm

Meadows

Tuesday, 12 November 2019

9.30am to 12.30pm

Geelong

Thursday, 14 November 2019

9.00am to 12.00pm

Shepparton

Monday, 18 November 2019

9.30am to 12.30pm

Cranbourne

Tuesday, 19 November 2019

10.00am to 1.00pm

GAP/Seymour

Monday, 25 November 2019

9.00am to 12.00pm

Sale

Tuesday, 26 November 2019

8.00am to 10.30am

Ballarat

Wednesday, 27 November 2019

9.00am to 12.00pm

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

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

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

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GRV asks participants to be aware that session dates and times are subject to change in hot weather. The GRV Hot Weather Policy is now being applied to GAP Pre-Entry Assessment dates. For days when the temperature is forecast to be 32 degrees or above, pre-entry assessment sessions may be subject to a time change. For days when the temperature is forecast to be 38 degrees or above, pre-entry assessment sessions will be cancelled. GRV will notify participants by phone as soon as possible for all session changes and cancellations. Wherever possible, GRV will endeavour to replace cancelled sessions with new sessions in the local area.

SEPTEMBER 2019

GAP VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS

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BALLARAT Ballarat Greyhound Racing Club Administrator: Ross Haby 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 CEO: Ashley Baker 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: salegreyhoundclub.com.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 Frey 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 CEO: 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 President: 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 320m approx. Grass surface (Drag) 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

** Monday Race Day – NO TRIALS ** Monday – alternate weeks 300m trials – 9:00am – 11:00am 350m trials – 11:00am – 1:00pm (Bookings open at 10:00am on Friday as normal on FastTrack. Further sessions will be programmed if required) Wednesday 300m trials – 9:00am – 11:00am 350m trials – 11:00am – 1:00pm (Bookings open at 10:00am on Friday as normal on FastTrack. Further sessions will be programmed if required) HORSHAM Tuesday - (Pen) Following the race meeting Saturday - (Arm Only) 9:00am - Until completion Bookings essential by phoning the club.

THE MEADOWS Monday - (Arm/Pen): 12pm to finish Bookings open 48 hours prior & close 11am Monday morning Wednesday - (Pen) Trials start after last race Bookings open Wednesday 8.30am Thursday - (Arm/Pen) 12pm to finish Booking open 48 hours prior & close 11am Thursday Morning *Free trials 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

SHEPPARTON Monday - (Pen): Following the race meeting Wednesday - (Arm): 9:00am – 3:00pm Thursday - (Pen): Following the race meeting Saturday - (Arm): 9:00am –3:00pm Please note: Following night race meetings the Shepparton GRC will conduct satisfactory and field trials only.

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 (Booked in reverse) 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 320m approx. Grass surface (Drag) Sunday - 9.30am until completion, weather permitting. Bookings via phone 0468 587 533 on Thursdays 10am-4pm

LONGWOOD 350m approx. Grass surface (Trolley) Sunday - 8.30am – 10am (by order of arrival) Tuesday - Booked Trials only

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GEELONG Tuesday - (Hoop) 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.

Wednesday - (Hoop) 8:30am – 3:00pm Inside track (520m,BTB,596m) 8:30am-11am Outside track (400m, 460m,680m) 11:15am3:00pm Saturday - (Hoop) 8:30am – 3:00pm Inside Track (520m,BTB,596m) 8:30am-11am Outside track (400m, 460m, 680m) 11:15am3pm Bookings for Wednesday and Saturday Trials

Friday Race Day Satisfactory Trials – Must be booked Half field trials after the races - $10 per dog SOLO trials - $40.00

SEPTEMBER 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): 8:00am to 1:00pm, and must be booked by COB Wednesday.

Sunday Race day Satisfactory Trials – Must be booked Half field trials after the races - $10 per dog SOLO trials - $40.00

SANDOWN Wednesday - (Arm) 10:00am - 3:00pm Bookings open 9:00am Tuesday Saturday - (Pen): 8:00am – 8:40am (booked backwards) Saturday - (Arm): 8:50am – 1:00pm Bookings open Thursday 9am

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.

HEALESVILLE Winter Trial Times (Effective 1 May)

sessions on Mondays and Thursdays at 8am.

Bookings with the Club only.

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

sessions will now be open online or via office, one week prior to a trial session.

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

BALLARAT Monday Afternoon - (Pen): Following the race meeting

For more information please contact the relevant race club directly

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Group 2 TAB Great Chase series More than $200,000 in prize money available across the series.

Open only to Victorian Bred and Trained greyhounds with 1-5 wins (Maidens Ineligible).

Bendigo

Friday 4th October 2019 (T)

500m

4 and 1 Res

Sandown (SAP)

Sunday 6th October 2019 (D)

515m

4 and 1 Res

Sale

Sunday 6th October 2019 (T)

440m

5 and 1 Res

Horsham

Tuesday 8th October 2019 (T)

485m

4 and 1 Res

Warragul

Tuesday 8th October 2019 (N)

460m

5 and 1 Res

Meadows (MEP)

Wednesday 9th October 2019 (D)

525m

5 and 2 Res

Ballarat

Wednesday 9th October 2019 (N)

450m

4 and 1 Res

Cranbourne

Wednesday 9th October 2019 (N)

520m

5 and 1 Res

Shepparton

Thursday 10th October 2019 (T)

450m

4 and 1 Res

Warrnambool

Thursday 10th October 2019 (N)

450m

4 and 1 Res

Geelong

Thursday 10th October 2019 (N)

460m

4 and 1 Res

Semis: 16 October (The Meadows – 525m) Grand Final: 23 October (The Meadows – 525m) For full conditions go to grv.org.au/tab-great-chase/race-series

Available now on FORM FOR EVERY RUNNER

VIDEO REPLAYS AND RESULTS FOR ALL VICTORIAN GREYHOUND RACES

RACE TIPS, EXPERT ANALYSIS AND SUGGESTED BETS

INTEGRATED LIVE TAB ODDS

For more information please visit grv.org.au/watchdog

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Geelong

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Friday October 25

Beckley Park, Geelong, Victoria

1:47 pm 2019 Beckley28/6/19 Centre Geelong Gold Cup

S/E Group 2 460m Final Winner $47,000 (Maidens ineligible)

Nominations close 11.00am 15/10/19 Heats Friday October 18, 2019 - $5,280 Winners of the 2019 Millers Muzzles Geelong Oaks or TTS Electrical Derby (October 10, 2019) who then to go on to compete and win the Beckley Centre Geelong Gold Cup will receive an added bonus of $10,000.

ALL nominations directly to GRV via Fasttrack.grv.org.au Any questions regarding nominations please contact GRV directly on 03 8329 1100