Greyhound Monthly Victoria - Issue 13

ISSUE 13 MARCH 2017

Feature Article

CONFIDENCE

BREEDS

CONFIDENCE Norm Rinaldi

explains why it's a great time to breed

Contents

ISSUE 13 MARCH 2017

3 CEO’S UPDATE 4 - 21 ARTICLES CONFIDENCE BREEDS CONFIDENCE CRANBOURNE CUP: CRACKER AT CRANBOURNE Q & A WITH JAIMEE ROGERS GIPPSLAND CARNIVAL: LEADERBOARDS & UPDATE NEWS FROM HQ MAINTAINING A HIGH LEVEL OF INTEGRITY YOUR CHANCE TO JOIN THE ICG PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS & INTEGRITY DEPT. ACTIVITY REPORT GOTBA VICTORIA NEWS FIRST AID FOR GREYHOUNDS: EMERGENCY SPLINTING AUSTRALIAN CUP CARNIVAL: LIGHTNING STRIKES TWICE BORN WITH A LEAD IN HAND GREYHOUNDS ARE MY LIFE: BARRY TONER TAB TALK WITH MARK DUCLOS GREYHOUND TALES FIVE MINUTES: STEVEN CLARKE A HEC OF A TIME CLUB PROFILE: TRARALGON GREYHOUND RACING CLUB 2017 LAUNCHING PAD QUALITY COUNTS

22 GREYHOUND ADOPTION PROGRAM UPDATE 24 LATEST LITTERS 26 - 27 2017 VICTORIAN COURSING CALENDAR & UPDATE 28 - 33 RACING CALENDAR

2017 VICTORIAN COURSING CALENDAR

34 - 35 DIRECTORY & TRIAL INFORMATION The information in this publication is correct at time of printing Cover: Pups bred by Lethridge couple Janis and Norm Rinaldi. Picture by Clint Anderson.

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2017 GROUP 2 TRARALGON CUP (525 METRES) Final

Heats

Saturday 25 March

Saturday 18 March

Twilight

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OTHER FEATURES ON CUP NIGHT Traralgon Distance Cup (665m) Dave Hodgson Tribute (395m) Maiden Final (525m) Special Event (595m) GRV VIC Bred Series Heats (525m) Grade 5 Final (315m)

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CEO’s Update I write this shortly after the release of a report from NSW’s Greyhound Industry Reform Panel that outlines the initiatives necessary to ensure the long-term position of greyhound racing in NSW.

work is required.

The strong theme through the report is to put the promotion and protection of animal welfare at the centre of the new industry.

Importantly, to reduce race interference, the introduction of hoop arm lures, along with new catching pens and braking motors, is where we expect to make significant gains. These initiatives should be operational in most clubs by the end of April along with the completion of rectification works at the existing Horsham track.

The NSW panel believes that achieving major reforms in animal welfare is crucial to the future of greyhound racing in NSW and it is necessary to build the community’s confidence in integrity.

An ongoing project is to establish a baseline for measuring data about optimum track hardness and moisture and this will be developed for use at all tracks around Victoria.

Victoria has already been on this journey for 18 months as we near the completion of the implementation of the recommendations made by the Racing Integrity Commissioner and Chief Veterinarian Officer.

We also need to increase quality breeding to meet the demands of the racing calendar while also ensuring all Victorian greyhounds enjoy a full and natural life cycle.

GRV has laid a solid foundation for regulatory reform and its animal welfare and integrity capabilities have been significantly upgraded. The Welfare Inspectorate is now visiting around 80 premises a week and are finding that the majority of training facilities have greatly improved.

Adoptions through GAP are on track to substantially exceed last year’s record figure and an innovative new GAP project to promote greyhounds as pets is being developed which you will hear more about in the near future.

In short, there is plenty happening that should give greyhound racing people and the community a lot of confidence in the direction of our sport.

Importantly we can be seen to be seriously responding to the concerns expressed by the community about greyhound racing.

GRV’s Investigations Unit is now working well in an independent and accountable way with other compliance and animal welfare organisations in gathering and acting on information, and I encourage anyone with concerns about the sport’s integrity to contact them as participant input is central to building strong cases for action.

Speaking of participant input, our valuable stakeholder engagement workshops are returning in 2017, while GRV’s Industry Consultative Group is now seeking new members, which you can read about on page nine of this month’s Greyhound Monthly.

There are still many issues where more concerted work is needed

by GRV, the clubs and participants. Track safety continues to be a concern and whilst much has been done it is clear that further

I strongly urge you to read the articles on Norm Rinaldi and George Farrugia in this month’s edition. Norm and George are passionate breeders, who speak well on why now is a great time to be involved in the breeding game.

Breeding will be a key topic for industry engagement workshops that we are planning to host in the next few months, along with other issues like building industry confidence and new codes of practice and rule frameworks. This new series will be held predominately at regional clubs with participants taking the lead in designing how they will work and I will be announcing more details about this shortly.

Turning to the action on the track, this month will see one of the world’s premier greyhound racing events, the Australian Cup, return to The Meadows on 4 March, followed by the last leg of the Gippsland Carnival, the Traralgon Cup on 25 March.

The carnival marks a new approach to marketing regional racing and it has been generating some great results in terms of attendance and generally promoting the sport which GRV will build on for future events.

This issue also includes the 2017 Victorian coursing calendar which culminates in the Waterloo Cup at Longwood in the last weekend of August. I think of coursing as almost like Victoria’s 14th racing club and if you haven’t attended a coursing meet yet, I encourage you to do so, as it is another great way to enjoy these wonderful dogs in action.

Alan Clayton Chief Executive Officer Greyhound Racing Victoria

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Norm Rinaldi with his 2012 Melbourne Cup finalist, General Destini.

“If you’re in a position to breed quality greyhounds it should not even be a question of whether you breed or not.”

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GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA Janis Rinaldi throws a toy rope to a litter of young pups to encourage them to chase.

CONFIDENCE BREEDS CONFIDENCE Feature Article

By Andrew Copley Norm Rinaldi has a clear message for successful greyhound breeders – keep breeding.

Plenty has happened in greyhound racing over the past two years and one byproduct of all the publicity and change has been a decline in the number of litters bred in Victoria, however Rinaldi said it is time that disenchanted breeders went back to investing in the sport.

“If greyhound breeders want the industry to die - stop breeding – it’s as simple as that,” Rinaldi said.

“If you’re in a position to breed quality greyhounds it should not even be a question of whether you breed or not. Where else are pups going to come from?”

Rinaldi, who lives in Lethbridge, most recently bred a litter last November by Fabregas out of Five Paws, the latter being part of a million dollar mating he bred in 2010 that included champion stayer Destini Fireball and Melbourne Cup finalist General Destini.

“I’m continuing to breed a few litters and I’ve been encouraging others to do the same.”

“Talking to people in the industry, there is a feeling that the

regulation of the sport has become too pedantic, and I agree to a point, but the intentions (of GRV) are right. Participants just need to take extra care (in adhering to the rules and regulations),” he said.

Rinaldi believes that increasing financial incentives is the best way to turn breeding numbers around.

“I’d like to see GRV bring back a breeders’ bonus and to increase prize money again - particularly for Tier 3 races - and it would be a lot better if prize money was paid down to fourth place,” he said.

“Over the past couple of years (wife) Janis and I have had greyhounds that have run fourth 30 or 40 times, and it would make it a lot easier for people if running fourth was rewarded.

Breeding greyhounds is a costly business, and if you’re not getting the rewards it makes it very tough.”

Rinaldi said a key to getting pups to the racetrack was to encourage them to chase from a very early age.

“It’s important to teach pups to chase by doing things like throwing a ball or a toy. One of the best toys in our yards are the empty three litre milk bottles (pictured above) which delightfully blow around in the wind - they chase and pounce on them,” he said.

“Most of our pups end up being fairly hard chasers because we put the work into them from when they are very young, but whether they make it to the racetrack or not, all of our dogs end up at the Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP), unless we keep them for breeding, of course.”

“I’m a huge advocate for the GAP… I always have been.

Greyhounds need somewhere to go after their racing life and they make beautiful pets.”

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CRANBOURNE CUP Cracker at Cranbourne

and to beat the likes of Big Flood ($2.30 Favourite), who has to be one of the most exciting young greyhounds at the moment, is a credit to Crackerjack Choc.”

The son of Cosmic Rumble and Lizzie’s Memory jumped out of box two, staying within a couple of lengths behind the leading Archie Fields (box six) and Don’t Kid Me (box seven). Strength prevailed as Crackerjack Choc proved just how important it is to have a big motor over Cranbourne’s 520-metre journey.

Crackerjack Choc eventually won by less than half a length over the Gerard O’Keeffe-trained Archie Fields ($41.70), with a further five lengths to the third-placed the Steven White-trained Don’t Kid Me ($15.70).

Crackerjack Choc with Anita Courts

The trio combined for a whopping trifecta dividend of $4,982.80, while the First 4, which also included the fourth-placed Jason Thompson-trained Sleek Master ($3.80), paid an unfathomable $18,199.20.

By Molly Haines

“I can’t believe he held on,” Courts said.

Lara trainer Anita Courts, 27, has cracked her first Country Cup win with her kennel star Crackerjack Choc in the $67,000 Backman’s Greyhound Supplies Cranbourne Cup (520m) on February 11.

Crackerjack Choc is now a winner of 14 races from 56 starts and he doubled his career earnings to $93,660 following his biggest win to date.

Paying a staggering $26 for the win from box two in the third leg of the inaugural Gippsland Carnival, not even Courts gave her 32-kilo chaser much of a chance against a line-up that consisted of three Jason Thompson trained greyhounds.

“I really didn’t think I would be standing here,” Courts said with tears of joy at the post-race presentation.

“Jason Thompson had some amazing greyhounds in the field

“We only have a small team but we work hard and this is the greatest reward.”

Although unsuccessful in the Cranbourne Cup, Jason Thompson had one reason to smile, that being a win by his exciting stayer, Burn One Down.

Burn One Down took out the second feature on the night, the Victoria Cup which is held over the 699-metre distance, stopping the clock in a track record time of 40.73 seconds.

Q & A with Jaimee Rogers Do you have a strong interest in fashion?

Working in racing has meant I’ve always had to keep an eye on what’s happening off the track as well as on it, so I’m always up to date on my form plus what’s in trend on the fashion side.

I’ve been lucky enough to judge fashions on the field at a few Country race meetings in NSW as well.

Jaimee Rogers (far right) with Colours on Course judges (from left) Olivia Alcock, Riley Pearce and Elly Wicks.

GRV Monthly caught up with TAB’s Jaimee Rogers after she flew in from Sydney to judge the Colours on Course competition at last month’s Cranbourne Cup, the third leg of the Gippsland Carnival.

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Tell us about your working background?

As an ex-national swimmer, a career in the sporting world was always on the cards. I always loved racing, so when a job came up at the Australian Jockey Club after I finished Uni, I jumped at the opportunity. I worked in marketing there for a year, before moving over to Tabcorp. Eight years on and I’m still here. I’ve worked across different parts of the business in a diverse range of roles. I’ve been in my current media role for about five years now and I’m loving every minute of it.

There were plenty of entries in the Colours on Course competition at Cranbourne. What was it like to be involved?

It was great! I always like being a part of any new initiative that brings people to the track. Everyone went to so much trouble for their outfits and the combinations of all the box colours was great to see. I really hope to see it grow over time.

Why should people enter the final leg of the Colours on Course competition at the Traralgon Cup on March 25?

It’s the perfect chance to dress in the box colour you like. Some people choose a favourite box colour when having a bet, but now you can dress in that box too. There are great prizes on offer as an extra incentive. It’s an extra bit of fun to have on the night, so why not go and enjoy it?

Tell us more about your role at TAB? As a Media Presenter I work across TV and radio platforms, plus MC industry events. As part of my role, I host “On the Lounge with Jaimee Rogers” on Sky Thoroughbred Central, plus Form Line Extra. You can also see me regularly appear on Fox Sports throughout the footy season.

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LEADERBOARD As of 12th February 2017

STAYERS NAME

One Leg to go in the Gippsland Carnival After a successful first three legs, the Gippsland Carnival will come to a thrilling conclusion with the Traralgon Cup on March 25.

The carnival, which is the first of its kind in Victorian greyhound racing will finish with a Gippsland Champion Stayer and Gippsland Champion Sprinter crowned at the Traralgon club on March 25.

Chrichton Bale headlines the stayers whilst Aston Bolero is on top in the sprinters series.

However, the competition is still wide open with 46 greyhounds in contention to claim part of the $35,000 in the carnival’s bonus prize money.

Greyhounds can earn a maximum of 24 points at Traralgon next month by winning a heat (8) and final (16) of the Group 2 Traralgon Cup (525m) or the Traralgon Distance Cup (665m), with points being allocated down to fourth place in the heats and finals of each event.

Heats of the two Traralgon events will be run on 18 March, and the finals on 25 March. Nominations for both events close at 11am on Tuesday, 14 March.

SPRINTERS POINTS

NAME

POINTS

CHRICHTON BALE

43

ASTON BOLERO

44

ASTON HARVEY

42

JESAULENKO

27

STOCKTAKE

42

AQUA CHEETAH

26

BURN ONE DOWN

31

SLEEK MASTER

26

DUNDEE OSPREY

24

PANTERA NERA

23

MEPUNGA ROSIE

23

ANDO'S MAC

23

MICK'S ANGEL

19

CRACKERJACK CHOC

23

KUTA'S LAD

19

AUSSIE INFRARED

22

ZIPPING KANE

18

SUPER SOOK

22

BRO SAM'S HOOK

15

ARCHIE FIELDS

21

DEWANA DIMIE

8

DON'T KID ME

20

RING THE BELL

8

DUNDEE OSPREY

13

RUNWAY BONO

7

BLAZIN' BOMBER

13

TRIP TO EDEN

7

YOUR SHOUT PUNK

13

BROLLY BALE

7

MYSTERY RIDE

12

AEROPLANE TOMMY

7

MUMMA JOSIE

11

ALERA BALE

7

STEEL THE BEST

8

BUBBA'S SILVIA

6

ZABDON FERRARI

8

AZURITE

6

BIG FLOOD

8

DUNDEE CALYPSO

6

COOLAN KING

7

FANTA BALE

6

ASTON DEE BEE

7

ZIPPING SILVA

6

EXTREME MAGIC

7

RAMIFICATIONS

6

NANGAR RANGE

7

NANGAR FLAME

6

NIGHT KING

6

NAT'S INTENTION

6

SHEZ SUBLIME

6

POLIJUICE POTION

6

VEETEE SWIFT

6

DUBLIN BULL

5

TUGGERAGH

6

LINCO BALE

5

TO THE GALO'S

6

LOVELACE

5

ZIPPING ARNOLD

6

JAIMANDY HATTY

5

MOREIRA

6

BARROOM COUNSEL

5

CRY LATER

5

BOGIE BEKIM

5

ABSOLUTE SILENCE

5

ALLEN OREGON

5

BUCK FORTY

5

UNLAWFUL ENTRY

5

ZIPPING VITO

5

ZIPPING LADY

5

ZALL GOOD

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THE NEWS FROM HQ

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Maintaining a High Level of Integrity

by Shane Gillard - General Manager, Integrity Department The past two years have seen an enormous amount of change in Victorian greyhound racing and nothing reflects that vast change more than GRV’s integrity measures.

The GRV integrity unit is in place to ensure a clean and fair sport for all involved in greyhound racing.

We are adamant that the vast majority of people involved in Victorian greyhound racing are good, honest people who are doing the right thing. We want to continue to work with those people to identify where there are problems and who are the people who aren’t doing the right thing.

Greyhound Racing Victoria’s Leadership Team (from left) Gavin Goble (GM – Animal Welfare), Donna King (GM – People & Culture), Alan Clayton (CEO), Robert Shaw (COO - Corporate Services), Stuart Laing (GM – Racing, Wagering Partnerships & Business Development), Shane Gillard (GM – Integrity), Terri Benfield (GM – General Counsel) and Louise Martin (GM - Strategic Communication and Marketing).

The hoop arm lure system which has been trialled throughout Victoria is now set to be deployed at all greyhound racing clubs throughout the state.

Some of the sweeping changes we have made to the integrity arm of GRV were led by appointing decades of police experience for a team of former Victoria police detectives to proactively investigate live baiting, animal mistreatment, greyhound exports, doping and illegal collusion in the sport.

A trial of the latest hoop arm lure at The Meadows demonstrated the improved safety of this method, with the introduction of this system part of Greyhound Racing Victoria’s (GRV) continued effort to ensure animal welfare as a key priority.

We have tripled the number of swabs taken to test for drug use and invested in new storage facilities to allow more swabs to be kept for longer as testing procedures are developed for new substances.

Warrnambool, Traralgon and The Meadows (Wednesday) will be the first three tracks to introduce the new lure system on a permanent basis. Following this the Shepparton, Geelong, Sandown and The Meadows (on a Saturday night) will operate this system as soon as the relevant infrastructure changes are implemented.

But for all that we set up, we can only be effective with the cooperation of you, our participants. We have seen some encouraging signs of this with people coming forward to share information via our online suspicious activity form (www.grv.org.au/report-suspicious-activity) and our new hotline, 1300 227 225.

If you have any questions or concerns about this new system GRV encourages you to contact Member Services, where you will be directed to the relevant department.

Our team has been involved in detail in cases involving live baiting, drugging of dogs, animal cruelty and animal exporting. Many of these cases are still before the courts and yet to be completed but GRV’s perseverance and increased resources have been a key reason behind them coming to light.

All participants are encouraged to use the appropriate channels to provide feedback to GRV and be mindful that inflammatory and offensive remarks on social media will not be tolerated.

It is strongly recommended that your first option is to contact GRV via telephone (1300 227 225) or through www.grv.org.au/report-suspicious-activity.

Also in line with GRV’s key priority of animal welfare, as part of the Hot Weather Policy all kennelling will now open 30 minutes for all ‘Hot Weather Affected’ meetings, not only twilight and night meetings.

The updated policy, as well as the 2016 Transportation of Greyhounds policy is available at www.grv.org.au/policies.

In addition to this, the Greyhound Recovery Initiative (GRI) Trial is still underway and funds the cost of veterinary treatment for greyhounds that receive certain serious injuries during a race meeting.

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But we have to acknowledge that there are some individuals involved in greyhound racing who are tempted to cut corners or compromise the welfare of the beautiful animals who make up our sport. This is where GRV needs the people who uphold the good in greyhound racing to help us identify and put our resources into the areas that need attention.

Admission of a greyhound under the trial is subject to a referral by the On-Track Veterinarian, who will then assess whether the greyhound meets all eligibility criteria for the trial.

It is worth noting that GRV’s work in the integrity space was acknowledged in the Bittar Review of the Integrity Structures of the Victorian Racing Industry last year where it was praised for significantly improving its integrity measures to the point that it was now a leader in key areas. This alone should give confidence to everyone involved in Victorian greyhound racing that we are heading in the right direction to ensure a strong future for the sport.

We will continue to work diligently with the RSPCA, the Victorian Government, the Victorian police and all relevant stakeholders. But nothing is more important than working collaboratively with the people who make Victorian greyhound racing tick along every single day.

We are not the enemy, but rather a friend of all those with greyhound racing’s best interests at heart and all we want is the fairest, cleanest possible landscape for the thousands of people involved in greyhound racing.

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YOUR CHANCE TO JOIN THE ICG ICG Members with GRV CEO Alan Clayton

March 2017 marks the first anniversary of the Industry Consultative Group (ICG). The ICG was formed in early 2016 by the Greyhound Racing Victoria Board to advise on significant issues concerning the greyhound racing industry.

The ICG is comprised of industry representatives appointed by the GRV Board after obtaining expressions of interest and having regard for their skills and industry experience. These representatives come from all areas of greyhound racing including owners, trainers, breeders, clubs, track veterinarians and GOTBA. The Board refers matters to the ICG for consideration and advice and, in turn, members raise with the Board matters that are of concern to industry participants.

GRV Deputy Chair Judith Bornstein chairs the ICG which she said was an important part of the Board’s consultation with the industry.

“There is a diversity of interests among members of the ICG and a wealth of knowledge and experience. Discussions are spirited and informed by members’ knowledge,” Ms Bornstein said.

“While a number of the matters discussed are controversial, there is significant agreement on the key issues facing the industry and the actions that are required to address these issues. My involvement with the ICG has provided me with valuable insights into key issues affecting participants in the industry."

In the interest of continuity, and having regard for their contribution over the last 12 months, the Board has decided to extend the terms of existing members who were available for re-appointment. Most members were available for re-

appointment but several vacancies on the ICG Board need to be filled as a priority.

The vacancies are: • A second representative from one of the 13 clubs.

(Metropolitan clubs are represented by a current member and nominations from representatives from non-metro clubs are encouraged.)

• More registered participants with experience as an owner or breeder or trainer.

“We are looking for people who share the Board’s commitment to a strong and viable industry and who share the Board's commitment to welfare,” Ms Bornstein said.

Judith Bornstein was appointed to the GRV Board in March, 2015 by the Minister for Racing, Martin Pakula. She was a Commissioner of the former Industrial Relations Commission of Victoria and is a lawyer who has practised at the Victorian Bar. She has been a member of a range of boards and committees and has a particular interest in good governance.

She says greyhound racing’s importance to participants and the community and the welfare of greyhounds are what drives her commitment as a member of the Board of GRV. “As a member of the Board, I have an absolute commitment to the industry and to the welfare of greyhounds. Greyhounds are not only beautiful, they are magnificent athletes and their welfare is central to the future of the sport,” Ms Bornstein said.

“Greyhound racing provides employment and enjoyment to people and communities throughout Victoria. The importance of greyhound racing to participants, communities and the economy cannot be underestimated.”

Anyone interested in joining the Industry Consultative Group can apply here www.grv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ICG_NominationForm.pdf Applications close on March 15.

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Professional Standards & Integrity Department JANUARY ACTIVITY REPORT RACING STATISTICS - JANUARY Marring:

15

Fail To Chase:

28

Satisfactory Trials Cleared:

38

Satisfactory Trials Not Cleared:

18

Swabs taken January 2017: Positive Swab Results:

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RADB HEARINGS CONCLUDED Joseph Sultana – RADB Hearing held 8 February 2017 - Failed to present greyhound ‘Lucky Andy’ free of any prohibited substance (codeine and morphine) for an event at Traralgon on 23 May 2016 & failed to present greyhound ‘Gee Whiz Gran’ free of any prohibited substance (codeine and morphine) for an event at Traralgon on 30 May 2016. The RADB determined the appropriate penalty to be two years disqualification with 12 months suspended. The RADB ordered the penalty for the second charge to be the same as the first, served concurrently.

The greyhounds are disqualified from the events.

Victoria Sultana – RADB Hearing held 8 February 2017 - Failed to present greyhound ‘Hurricane Craig’ free of any prohibited substance (codeine and morphine) for an event at Traralgon on 8 August 2016 & failed to present greyhound ‘Brooklyn Cruiser’ free of any prohibited substance (codeine and morphine) for an event at Traralgon on 26 September 2016. The RADB determined the appropriate penalty to be two years’ disqualification with 12 months suspended. The RADB ordered the penalty for the second charge to be the same as the first, to be served concurrently. The greyhounds are disqualified from the events.

On 7 February 2017, the Stewards asked that charges be ‘withdrawn’ for the following participants - William McMahon, Judith McMahon, Cameron Taylor, Robert Whitford, James Olsen.

months of that period suspended. The greyhound is disqualified from the event.

Robert Gore – RADB Hearing held 23 January 2017 – Four charges relating to two cobalt irregularities from the greyhound 'Orchard Road' taken on separate dates at Warrnambool (16 & 23 June 2016). Both irregularities received an administration and presentation charge. The RADB considers that the appropriate penalty on the administration charge relating to 16 June 2016 is 12 months disqualification with nine months of that period suspended. The same penalty is imposed on the administration charge with respect to 23 June 2016. However, it will be concurrent with the penalty in respect of the 16 June 2016. There will be no extra penalty for the presentation charges in respect of 16 June and 23 June 2016. The greyhound is disqualified from the events.

Norman Burns – RADB Hearing held 20 January 2017 Administered or caused to be administered and failed to present greyhound ‘Fancy Bounce’ free of any prohibited substance (cobalt) for an event at Bendigo on 27 July 2016.

The RADB considers that the appropriate penalty is 12 months disqualification with 8 months of that period being suspended.

The greyhound is disqualified from the event.

Jason Formosa – RADB Hearing held 19 January 2017 - Three Animal Welfare charges relating to rules; GAR 106 (1)(d), GAR 106 (2) and GAR 86 (o). The RADB determined the appropriate penalty to be a $5000 fine and six months disqualification, fully suspended.

Gerard O’Keeffe – RADB Hearing held 18 January 2017 – Six charges relating to three Pholcodine irregularities from greyhounds 'Tough As Nails' and 'Rosco Fields'. The swabs were taken on three dates; Tough as Nails – 2 & 25 August 2016 and Rosco Fields 1 September 2016. The RADB determined the appropriate penalty to be a $1500 fine but with $500 of that sum being suspended. The greyhounds are disqualified from the events.

Peter Parr – RADB Hearing held 18 January 2017 - Failed to present greyhound ‘Bonza Magic’ free of any prohibited substance (Pholcodine) for an event at Traralgon on 1 August 2016. The RADB determined the appropriate penalty to be a $500 fine. In addition, the greyhound is disqualified from the event.

Anthony Azzopardi – RADB Hearing held 6 February 2017 Failed to present greyhound ‘Asa Barboza’ free of any prohibited substance (methylpresnisolone) for an event at Ballarat on 25 May 2016. The RADB determined the appropriate penalty to be $1500, ($500 suspended). In addition, the greyhound is disqualified from the event.

Robert Conway – RADB Hearing held 17 January 2017 Failed to present the greyhound ‘Galloping Fantom’ free of any prohibited substance for an event at Traralgon on Saturday, 3 September 2016. The RADB determined the appropriate penalty is a disqualification of three months, wholly suspended.

In addition, they imposed a fine of $2000. The greyhound is also disqualified from the event.

Tony Interligi - RADB Hearing held 27 January 2017 - Failed to present greyhound ‘Inter Sandra’ free of any prohibited substance (Piroxicam) for an event at Geelong on 9 August 2016. The RADB determined the appropriate penalty to be a fine of $1500 ($500 suspended). The greyhound is disqualified from the event.

Sam Liuzzi – RADB Hearing held 17 January 2017 - Failed to present the greyhound ‘Fabstar’ free of any prohibited substance (6a-hydroxystanozolol) for an event at Ballarat on Wednesday, 25 May 2016. The RADB determined that the appropriate penalty is six months disqualification with three months suspended. The greyhound is disqualified from the event.

Greg Bromley – RADB Hearing held 24 January 2017 Administered or caused to be administered a prohibited substance (cobalt) and failed to present greyhound ‘Lemon Patchwork’ free of any prohibited substance (cobalt) at Shepparton on 22 August 2016. The RADB determined the 10 appropriate penalty is 15 months disqualification with nine

Brian Brown – RADB Hearing held 12 January 2017 - Failed to present the greyhound ‘Shout Out Loud’ free of any prohibited substance (Procaine) for an event at The Meadows on Wednesday, 24 August 2016. The RADB determined the appropriate penalty to be a fine of $2000. The greyhound is disqualified from the event.

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GOTBA Victoria News

By Sandra Reed GOTBA President.

Even though there have been many changes in our Industry that are lifting the image of Greyhound Racing, some participants still have questions about the future.

We want you to know that we understand that your questions come from your passion and that we are working to help you resolve any concerns you have about the future success and prosperity of our industry.

Some of our representatives have already discussed what the future looks like and we have many more meetings planned in the coming weeks to ensure that steps are taken to hear anyone who wishes to speak.

So that we cover all aspects of these questions, we welcome your input on the most important issues that are affecting your involvement in greyhound racing.

If there is anything you would like to discuss and if you have any ideas in mind, we would love to speak with you as we work towards continuing to build confidence in Victorian greyhound racing.

Now more than ever we need to unite. Our major fundraising night is at Sandown on March 23rd where we are running the Abba Kennels GOTBA Cup. This will be a great opportunity for you to meet the committee and talk to us about our future and at the same time enjoy a great social evening.

You can book to join us for dinner by calling Sandown GRC on 9546 9511. You will also be eligible for door prizes drawn regularly throughout the evening, examples of prizes are Silver Eagle cooling vests, free trials and many novelty prizes. If you are a member of the GOTBA you will be eligible to go into a draw for $1000 but you must be booked in for dinner and be present at the draw, meanwhile memberships can be registered on the night. We will be presenting trophies for Victorian Brood and Stud Dog of the Year and also Metropolitan Brood and Stud Dog of the year.

If you own a business and would like to sponsor a race email us at gotbav@gmail.com, and for $400 you get naming rights to the race and are able to bring along four people to our night as part of an all-inclusive package.

Each table can join in the tipping competition with a prize to the highest scorer. This is always a fun night with Rob Testa hosting.

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

Visit the website at: gotbavictoria.wildapricot.org

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First Aid for Greyhounds: Emergency Splinting Renowned greyhound veterinarian, Dr. Chris Boemo says a cautious approach is best when it comes to the immediate treatment of potentially serious injuries.

While bandaging is the best way to treat many types of injuries, more serious ones such as dislocations and fractures require splinting as well as bandaging, ideally from the moment the injury occurs.

“Splinting provides additional external support to minimise movement at the fracture site, and if you suspect a fracture may have occurred you should bandage and splint it so that you are minimising that movement whilst awaiting definitive diagnosis (from a vet),” Dr. Boemo said in GRV’s latest first aid video, titled Emergency Splinting.

“For instance, if it’s a major sprain there is a chance the dog has also dislocated its wrist or ankle, so you should be splinting it as a precaution.”

While vets have custom made splints at their disposal, greyhound participants can use household items such as a newspaper as a make-shift splint when a vet is not around.

“Everybody reads the newspaper, and one that is fairly thick and curved as a splint will be able to provide some reasonable stability,” Dr. Boemo said.

“Applying bandaging and splinting at the time of the injury will minimize swelling because some injuries can swell up very quickly, and then once you do that you should seek veterinary attention as soon as possible.”

Dr. Boemo demonstrates how to use a newspaper as a splint in the video, and GRV encourages participants to practice bandaging and splinting on a healthy greyhound to help you in emergency situations.

ALSO IN THIS SERIES… Essential First Aid items you need Emergency Splinting Preventing, Detecting and Treating Acidosis (still to come)

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Lightning Frank (7) led all the way in the Temlee.

Temlee winner Lightning Frank with trainer Mathew Wright.

AUSTRALIAN CUP CARNIVAL Lightning Strikes Twice

By Andrew Copley & Gerard Guthrie.

Lightning Frank ($8.70) came out humming to score a commanding win in the $145,000 Temlee (525) on February 18, one of three Group 1 invitationals held on opening night of the $1.2M 2017 Australian Cup Carnival.

Having claimed the Group 1 Silver Chief at The Meadows in January, Lightning Frank made it 15 wins from 25 starts when clocking a sizzling 29.67sec for hobby trainer Mathew Wright of Allansford and claiming his second Group 1.

Lightning Frank was always going to take a power of beating after settling in front of the elite hand-picked field from box seven, and even gallant performances from placegetters Jesaulenko ($9.40) and Zambora Brockie ($4.30) weren’t enough to seriously threaten the winner.

“It’s a huge thrill just to receive an invitation to this race, let alone win it,” elated trainer Mathew Wright said after Lightning Frank snared the $100,000 first prize.

A small-time trainer and full-time fencing contractor, Wright is pinching himself at having a dual Group 1 winner in his kennel.

“He’s a once in a lifetime dog for dad (Kevin) and I. In fact, I really need to acknowledge dad, because I work full-time so I rely on dad to do a lot of the work with our dogs,” he said.

“Lightning Frank is a greyhound we’ve had to show a lot of patience with because he showed a lot of ability early on but he was often pulling up with niggling little injuries.”

Lightning Frank was bred in Nhill by Andrea Gurry and is raced by the Hashtag syndicate.

Also on the opening night of the Australian Cup Carnival, Fanta Bale enhanced her near-faultless middle distance record with a dominant all-the-way victory in the Group 1 Rookie Rebel (600m), while Burn One Down scored a dominant win in the Group 1 Zoom Top (725m).

Trained by Robert Britton, one of Australia’s most successful 12 middle distance and staying conditioners, for the country’s

leading breeder Paul Wheeler, Fanta Bale claimed her second 600m Group 1 trophy at The Meadows, having also led throughout in the Hume Cup last October.

In a field of incredible depth, rails runner Reefton Treasure was the $3.30 favourite, with three-time Group 1 winner Dundee Osprey ($5.70), powerhouse Blazin’ Bomber ($5.80) and reserve Extreme Magic ($6.70) all well-supported.

Fanta Bale looked the likely leader and after showcasing great early speed to lead Blazin’ Bomber she refused to surrender her hard-won advantage, defeating Blazin’ Bomber by one and a half lengths in 34.16sec, with Extreme Magic running third.

“It was a super field and Blazin’ Bomber was the dog I was most worried about because I knew he had the pace to go with Fanta Bale early,” Robert Britton said.

“She (Fanta Bale) is an incredibly good beginner on the bends because she cuts straight to the fence leaving the others to get caught in the backwash.”

Fanta Bale took her record to an imposing 18 wins from just 27 starts.

Meanwhile, the Zoom Top was Burn One Down’s first victory at Group 1 level, with Jason Thompson’s freakishly talented son of Buck Fever producing as dominant a performance as you would see in elite company.

“The owners have come all the way down from Orange in NSW so that makes it all the more special,” Thompson’s wife Seona said.

Burn One Down stifled betting on the $75,000 to-the-winner Zoom Top, starting at $1.30 from box two, and the prohibitive quote proved to be spot on as he treated the best distance gallopers in the land with contempt.

The Zoom Top was Burn One Down’s 22nd win from 37 starts.

The greyhound was bred by David Pringle and is owned by Danielle Pringle.

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Born With a Lead in Hand

By Bridget Scott According to her mother, Margaret Thomas was ‘born with a lead in her hand’, an assessment Mrs Thomas thinks is pretty spot on.

“I can remember the dogs back to when I was four years old,” Mrs Thomas said.

Whenever she knew that her father Archie was heading to the track, the young, up-and-coming trainer would develop a ‘dreadful toothache’ to get out of school.

“By the time dad would set off I was desperate to go,” Mrs Thomas said. “He’d eventually say fine, jump in then, and we would go and catch the train, where we had to sit in the guard’s van with the dogs.

That was a very long time ago now.”

Lightning Frank’s owners, the Hashtag Syndicate, celebrate their greyhound’s second Group 1 win.

The Meeniyan resident can now boast a 50-year stint in the greyhound racing industry, in which time she has been inducted into Greyhound Racing Victoria's Hall of Fame and been the recipient of the Ken Carr Medal in 2004.

She became an integral part of her ‘home track’ the Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club and served on the committee for 10 years which included a six-year term as president and three years as vice president.

“Someone asked me if I’d like to join the committee, and I said I would do anything for the greyhounds,” Mrs Thomas said.

“I then put my hand up and was nominated for vice president and finished up as president.

Fanta Bale made it 18 wins from 27 starts in the Rookie Rebel.

“At one stage they were thinking of closing the track down and I said if we all throw our hats in the ring and do the hard yards we can turn this around.

“It’s just so great to look at what it is now.”

In 1972 Mrs Thomas met her future husband Graeme who had no interest in the greyhounds aside from following a trainer called Nugget Charles around the track.

However, it did not take long for the Meeniyan man to come around, and he eventually purchased his delighted wife’s first two greyhounds for $150 … from Nugget Charles.

“These were bread and butter dogs,” Mrs Thomas said. “Cattle prices were low and the two dogs were our salvation.”

The 70s brought stellar success for the couple, including a Silver Chief win, but for Mrs Thomas the most exhilarating moment was when Meeniyan Prince defeated Eaglehawk Star in a heat of the Melbourne Cup.

Burn One Down left his rivals for dust in the Zoom Top.

Margaret Thomas will feature in the Traralgon chapter of the Greyhounds Are My Life video series which will be available to 13 view before the Traralgon Cup on March 25.

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“She said you can’t cut corners with pups, and I agree wholeheartedly with her … you can’t skimp and scrape.”

- Barry Toner talking about Angela Langton

Greyhounds are My Life Barry Toner is among the participants to have been recently profiled in GRV’s latest series, Greyhounds Are My Life.

The breeder and trainer from Bunyip epitomises what the series is about, showcasing that greyhound racing is more than just a pastime or profession to so many people.

“It’s become an enjoyable hobby over a long period of time and it has become a way of life,” Mr Toner confessed.

Mr Toner has bred and trained plenty of winners across the journey and he puts his success down to the care he has taken in rearing his pups as much as anything.

“I once heard (fellow breeder/trainer) Angela Langton make a very pertinent statement when she did a breeding seminar,” he said.

“She said you can’t cut corners with pups.

“And I agree whole-heartedly with her … you can’t skimp and scrape.

Mr Toner said he had been lucky.

“Nearly every litter we’ve bred has had winners in it,” he said.

“Quality is a bit of luck and (a result of ) trying to do the right thing.”

Toner stressed that training greyhounds involved plenty of challenges.

“I think some people think you just go to the racetrack and that’s all it (training greyhounds) is,” he said.

“Then when they try it they find out it’s not (that easy).

“You’ve got to think about what you’re doing, you’ve got to plan for what you’re doing and then there’s things that upset the planning that you’ve got to learn to cope with.”

Toner said that all the hard work and commitment people put into their greyhounds was appreciated by the dogs themselves.

“They’re much more affectionate than people give them credit for - even the dogs who are actually racing,” he said.

“They know who looks after them.

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Other participants to have featured in the Greyhounds Are My Life series so far include: Dr. Barbara Backhoy, Mary Lieshout, Garry Allen, Laurence Cameron, Stephanie Tyler

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with Mark Duclos

When I first kicked off my career at Sky Channel (as it was known then) way, way back in 1996, the number of races we broadcast was minimal in comparison to what we cover today.

In those days, Sky Channel was purely a subscription based Television service for Pubs, Clubs and TABs and I initially hosted a programme called ‘The Late Mail’ which was broadcast from 6pm to 7pm previewing the meetings of that night.

Although it seems hard to believe now given the volume of meetings we cover and the compressed racing schedule that we have, at that time, there was not a single race broadcast during that timeslot anywhere in Australia!

Last year, Sky Racing broadcast more than 110,000 races from Australia and overseas across the three racing codes, with greyhound racing being the major provider of those and is now responsible for more than 50,000 individual races being shown (and wagered on) each year.

As well as covering races from every state of Australia and New Zealand, in recent weeks, punters would no doubt have noticed that Sky Racing has commenced broadcasting greyhound meetings from the UK and early indications are that punters have a real appetite for greyhound racing more than 20,000km away.

Since the introduction of frozen semen, and the opportunity for that to be transported across the globe, Australian greyhounds have made a significant impact on the breeding and racing scene in the UK. The champion, Rapid Journey, was a trail blazer when he was exported to the UK to physically stand at stud in 2000, and since that time, breeders in the ‘motherland’ can’t get enough of Australian sires to provide an outcross to their brood matrons.

As a matter of fact, the dominance of Australian sires in recent times has seen them come to the fore in producing the winners of the most prestigious race in England, the English Derby, five times in the last nine years.

Greyhounds such as Rio Quatro (x Ace Hi Rumble), Salad Dodger (x Crash), Bandicoot Topoki (x Crash), Kinda Ready (x Just The Best), and Loyal Honcho (x Top Honcho) have all benefited from the speed and strength that we know our sires inject into breeding lines by winning the English Derby, and we now have a number of UK-bred sons of Australian sires dominating.

For punters having a flutter on UK meetings, there are many noticeable differences between Australian and UK greyhound meetings including; the lure is on the outside of the track; rug colours are different; and there are only six runners in each race with greyhounds seeded in boxes according to their racing traits of being a railer, middle or wide runner.

TAB.com.au are now offering Fixed Odds betting on all greyhound meetings from the UK and while I’m still firmly of the opinion that greyhound racing (and our facilities) here in Australia are the best, it’s always interesting to see what happens on the other side of the world.

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A REGULAR LOOK BACK AT THE HISTORY AND HERITAGE OF GREYHOUND RACING Coursing Around As the 2017 Victorian coursing season starts next month it’s a good opportunity to look at the history of coursing in the State.

Greyhound racing worldwide originated with coursing which originally involved dogs chasing live game until the introduction of (synthetic) lures. Informal and private coursing events were organised in Victoria almost from the first days of European settlement. One of Australia’s first coursing clubs was the Victoria Coursing Club, which held the nation’s first public coursing event at Sunbury, in 1873. It was so well attended that a special train was chartered from Spencer Street Station to take the greyhounds and their owners and supporters to the track.

Public coursing events were soon being held all around Victoria, attracting large crowds that in at least one case included Ned Kelly. The highlight of the coursing season was, and still is, the Waterloo Cup modelled on the English event of the same name. In 1881, the plumpton coursing system was introduced in Victoria where greyhounds raced in an enclosed wire-netting track instead of an open field to reduce injuries.

The introduction of the mechanical hare and the abolition of privately owned tracks saw greyhound racing overtake coursing in popularity during the middle part of the last century but the sport persisted with its own dedicated participants and followers, many of whom were also involved in greyhound racing. Today there are eight coursing clubs across Victoria which provide a great introduction to greyhound racing at the grassroots level while offering the unique excitement of the world’s fastest dogs going one on one down a straight track.

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FIVE MINUTES Steven Clarke New Traralgon GRC Manager Tell us a bit about yourself.

I am 48 years old and I met my wife Laurette while I was working within the Victorian Police force and have been happily married for 15 years. During those years, Laurette and I have had three wonderful children, our daughter Morgan and sons Jonas and Noah.

Tragically in 2005 we lost our daughter Morgan to a very rare genetic condition, and following this I made the decision to pursue my passion of greyhound racing.

Laurette and I established a breeding, rearing and training facility on our farm at Tooradin. Over the years we have been associated with some champion greyhounds such as Hot Irish, Big Ticket and American Monster.

Tell us about your professional background.

I left my role in the police force to take up the job of the Investigations Manager at Diners Club International. Diners Club was taken over by Citibank which transitioned me to the Investigations Manager of Citibank. I then resigned from Citibank to take up a role as the State Investigations Manager of the Health Insurance Commission.

My last executive role was as an Investigations Manager within the Environmental Protection Authority. However during this time, I maintained a connection to the greyhound industry and have been a registered trainer for 27 years.

What attracted you to the role of club manager at Traralgon?

I found myself away from my home and family too often. The job at Traralgon affords me the luxury of working more familyfriendly hours while remaining within an industry that I truly enjoy. I mean who gets to do that? I consider myself truly lucky to be in this position. The Traralgon club is also a new facility with great staff. It is a great working environment.

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“Over the years we have been associated with some champion greyhounds such as Hot Irish, Big Ticket and American Monster.” enthusiasm around the place. On the race track we have the Traralgon Cup coming up in March. GRV are supporting the club with several major infrastructure projects, all with a community engagement focus, a kid’s playground and shade sails for the trainer’s car park. We are also meeting with the local council to explore non-race day activities such as markets, a pop up cinema and making greater use of our fantastic function room.

What do you think is the most rewarding part of your role?

I think the most rewarding part of my role is that I get to work with fantastic people, in a fantastic environment and have some influence with regards to industry direction.

What do you do with yourself outside of work?

Outside of work, I am a typical laid back Aussie bloke, I enjoy spending time with my family and love all sports. I am a Carlton supporter, but don’t hold that against me.

What are you most looking forward to about the role, and what do you think will be your biggest challenges?

I think the dynamic within racetracks has changed greatly.

I believe that clubs need to engage more with the local community not only on race day events but on non-race days.

I think this community engagement is one of the biggest challenges faced by all clubs but it is one of the things which I look forward to the most. I also look forward to providing better service to local industry participants, trying to ensure that all who visit our facility, whether it be a trainer, staff member or member of the public have an enjoyable experience.

What would a typical day be for you on a race day?

A typical race-day for the manager of Traralgon is made a lot easier thanks to the dedicated and experienced office and track staff. Because of their professionalism. I take on a more supervisory role, ensuring that track staff are supported and have the resources they need.

What are some of the most significant things in store for TGRC for 2017?

I think it’s a great time for Traralgon and the industry in general, there have been challenges but there is a real feeling of

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A Hec of a Time

By Bridget Scott After an involvement with the dogs since the early 1980s, former Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club (TGRC) manager Hector Caruana (pictured above) has retired.

Mr Caruana had a distinguished career with the greyhounds, including a 10-year term as the manager of Cranbourne Greyhound Racing Club and more recently as manager of the TGRC. In between this he also ran the Melbourne Greyhound Racing Association at Olympic Park and was a GRV board member for almost three years.

all in place. I had the view that wherever you work and whatever you do, you need to try and make a difference.”

Mr Caruana said that without the rebuild the club would have struggled to survive.

He said it was a major career highlight to be part of the overall transformation.

“I said to myself if I don’t get this done then I’ve failed the system, but we tried and all of the cards fell into place.”

He said that in the scheme of things he was only part of the club at Traralgon for a small period of time.

President of the TGRC Don Haley said Mr Caruana had a long and decorated career in greyhound racing.

“Historically a lot of volunteers have put their time in as well,” he said.

“In his time at the club, Hec was instrumental in promoting the rebuild of the track and spectator facility and negotiating with Latrobe Council for a new 21-year lease,” Mr Haley said.

“I got the chance to make a difference and it happened.

Mr Caruana said when he first started the job at TGRC a restructure was front of mind.

Mr Caruana said he had seen plenty of changes over time, but believed greyhound racing was in a good position.

“The first thing I wanted to do was rebuild the place,” he said.

“It started around 2010, and it took three to four years to get it

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In retirement, Mr Caruana said he would take the time to relax and do some work around the house.

“It’s got clear direction and hopefully those plans and directions stay in place and that’s where we will head.”

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Club Profile

By Ian Haberfield The Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club (TGRC) has been an integral part of the Latrobe Valley community since 1973.

The TGRC directly employs 22 staff and supports local businesses and suppliers across the Gippsland region through the provision of goods and services to the club.

The TGRC, along with sister clubs Cranbourne, Sale and Warragul, contribute more than $40 million to the Gippsland economy each year, providing hundreds of local jobs.

The Glenview Park site has undergone a massive transformation in recent years with the Club shutting down in May 2014 for a $6 million rebuild of the greyhound track and new patron facilities.

The club re-opened its new track and facilities in August, 2015.

The rebuild delivered a new 175-seat air conditioned dining

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TRARALGON GREYHOUND RACING CLUB pavilion with full bar and catering and views overlooking the track.

Local businesses which back the club include Simic’s Better Home Living, Jack Scott & Sons, Rutter’s Butchery & Poultry, Manny’s Market Morwell and R & A Precision Automotive.

The club also offers its facilities for functions to the local community.

The club engages with the local community with events such as the Girls Night Out, The Great Chase, the Traralgon Cup, which will be held on March 25 and local sponsorships.

Today, the club hosts two race meetings a week, involving about 200 greyhounds, competing over 315 metres, 395 metres, 525 metres, 595 metres and 665 metres.

More than 11,000 people attended race meetings at Traralgon last year.

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2017 Launching Pad

By Mick Floyd Entry forms for the 2017 Group 2 Launching Pad are now for sale.

Now in its third year as a sweepstakes event, the 2017 Launching Pad carries $410,000 in prize money across three massive weeks of chasing.

The Launching Pad differs to normal greyhound racing events in that positions in the heats are sold to owners, trainers, syndicates, clubs and industry bodies. Nominations for the series is for greyhounds with 1-6 wins and no more than 30 career starts.

There are 80 entry forms available at $2000 each with all money raised added to the prize money pool with the winner of the

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Launching Pad pocketing $150,000. The three-week series also features a consolation for greyhounds that don’t progress to the semi-finals, the winner of which picks up $15,000. In all, over half of the greyhounds competing in the series will earn prize money.

Entry forms are fully transferable ahead of the Friday 24 March deadline.

Nominations for the series close at 8am on Monday 27 March, heats will be run on Thursday 30 March, semi-finals on Thursday 6 April, and the final on Thursday 13 April.

For further information, including full terms and conditions and booking details go to sandowngreyhounds.com.au.

Please contact the Sandown Greyhound Racing Club racing department on (03) 9546 9511 or email racingatsandown@grv.org.au if you have any questions regarding the 2017 Launching Pad.

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Quality Counts

By Andrew Copley George Farrugia’s dream of one day establishing himself as a topline greyhound breeder has not been diminished despite the vast changes made to the sport in recent times.

In fact, he is breeding more than ever from his suburban property in Essendon, where he oversees each labour before farming the pups out at a young age.

“Maybe I’m naive investing in breeding greyhounds, but while there are good races to be won and I’ve got brood matrons that I feel are of top quality I’m happy to keep going,” Farrugia said.

“I have bred five litters a year over the past two years, which is more than I have ever bred before” “When the sport found itself at the crossroads two years ago I had to decide whether to stop breeding or not, but I was in a position where, probably for the first time, I felt like I had some fairly outstanding bloodlines to breed with, so I decided to continue.”

Farrugia, who performs media roles with RSN Racing & Sport and The Meadows, said the changing landscape of greyhound racing had forced him to become more scrupulous about which greyhounds he breeds with.

“I have a philosophy that if you breed with the best bloodlines you can get access to it won’t guarantee success, but the percentages will work in your favour,” he said.

“There are fewer people buying greyhounds in the current climate, which has forced me to become even more selective with the greyhounds I breed with. But from my experience people are still prepared to pay for top quality pups, and as such I’m fortunate that I’ve still been able to sell my pups.

“I’ve got a young family (pictured above) and a mortgage so as much as I’d like to keep every pup I breed, I can usually only afford to keep two pups from each litter and I have to sell the rest.

“I’m selective about who I sell my pups to. I need to be comfortable that every pup I breed is going to be given every chance of making it to the racetrack, not just for welfare reasons, but also because as a breeder your reputation is on the line.”

Farrugia said GRV’s introduction of new breeding restrictions hadn’t been a major issue for him to date.

“I did have to apply to GRV to be able to breed with Witch’s Potion last year because it was her fourth litter, however the success of her previous matings justified why I wanted to breed with her and I was granted permission, so that wasn’t a problem. It was simply a matter of filling in a form on-line from GRV’s Care and Standards website,” he said.

“From my experience people are still prepared to pay for top quality pups, and as such I’m fortunate that I’ve still been able to sell my pups.”

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

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

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

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

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

03 8329 1100

Pre-entry Assessment email:

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LOCATION

TESTING DAY

TIME

Ballarat

Wednesday, 1 March 2017 (FULL)

9am to 12pm

GAP/Seymour

Monday, 6 March 2017 (FULL)

9am to 12pm

Sale

Tuesday, 7 March 2017 (FULL)

9am to 12pm

Geelong

Thursday, 9 March 2017 (FULL)

9am to 12pm

GAP/Seymour

Tuesday, 14 March 2017 (FULL)

9am to 12pm

Ballarat

Wednesday, 15 March 2017 (FULL)

9am to 12pm

Bendigo

Monday, 20 March 2017 (FULL)

10.30am to 1.30pm

Meadows

Tuesday, 21 March 2017 (FULL)

9am to 12pm

Ballarat

Wednesday, 22 March 2017 (FULL)

9am to 12pm

Sandown

Monday, 27 March 2017 (FULL)

10am to 1pm

GAP/Seymour

Tuesday, 28 March 2017 (FULL)

9am to 12pm

Geelong

Thursday, 30 March 2017 (FULL)

9am to 12pm

Shepparton

Monday, 3 April 2017 (FULL)

9am to 12pm

Sale

Tuesday, 4 April 2017 (FULL)

9am to 12pm

Cranbourne

Tuesday, 4 April 2017 (FULL)

10am to 1pm

Bendigo

Monday, 10 April 2017 (FULL)

10.30am to 1.30pm

GAP/Seymour

Tuesday, 11 April 2017 (FULL)

9am to 12pm

Ballarat

Wednesday, 12 April 2017

9am to 12pm

Meadows

Tuesday, 18 April 2017 (FULL)

9am to 12pm

Geelong

Thursday, 20 April 2017 (FULL)

9am to 12pm

Sandown

Monday, 24 April 2017 (FULL)

10am to 1pm

Warrnambool

Thursday, 27 April 2017

9am to 12pm

GAP/Seymour

Sunday, 30 April 2017

9am to 12pm

Sandown

Monday, 1 May 2017

9am to 12pm

Cranbourne

Tuesday, 2 May 2017

9am to 12pm

Shepparton

Monday, 8 May 2017

9am to 12pm

Meadows

Tuesday, 9 May 2017

9am to 12pm

Warrnambool

Wednesday, 10 May 2017

9am to 12pm

GAP/Seymour

Monday, 15 May 2017

9am to 12pm

Sale

Tuesday, 16 May 2017

9am to 12pm

Geelong

Thursday, 18 May 2017

9am to 12pm

Bendigo

Monday, 22 May 2017

9am to 12pm

Sandown

Monday, 29 May 2017

9.30am to 12.30pm

GAP/Seymour

Tuesday, 30 May 2017

9am to 12pm

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

MARCH 2017

Jumping around in the House of Payne

By Bridget Scott Debbie Payne said her addiction to fostering greyhounds is ‘probably purely selfish’, but 96 greyhounds later, selfish could not be further from the truth.

About 13 years ago, Debbie and her husband Mike (pictured above with their pet Tom) were going to purchase an Irish Wolf Hound and the breeder told them he or she would need a mate.

With this in mind, the Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP) volunteers adopted their first greyhound, Barney, while they waited for the pup to be born, only to go down a different path altogether.

“We fell in love with Barney and cancelled the proposed purchase of the wolf hound,” Debbie said.

“Since then we have been fostering for around 13 years.”

Debbie said they’ve ‘failed to give four greyhounds back’ because they decided to keep them as their own.

“All 96 of them are my babies, even though I don’t own them,” she said.

At one point, Debbie said she had to make sure she picked up another greyhound on the same day she returned her current foster dog to ease the pain of having to give them back.

“I’d foster one for three weeks and I’d pick another one up as I dropped them back,” she said.

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It would appear it does not get any easier to let them go, as Debbie admitted she even shed a few tears when she took her latest greyhound back a few weeks ago.

The greyhounds also forced her husband Mike to do a backflip.

“He wasn’t a dog person until we started with the greyhounds but now he’s a big softie,” she said.

Debbie said she decided to foster to help greyhounds find their second home.

“I felt that I really wanted to something to get those dogs out there, and make people aware of them,” she said.

“I get so much out of it, it’s probably purely selfish because it’s so wonderful for me to see them grow.”

Debbie encouraged anyone who has considered fostering to give it a go.

“They’re the easiest dogs to own and just the best pets. They’re great for anybody no matter what,” she said.

“You could get a greyhound for kids or for people with a disability, they’re so gentle.”

Debbie said she believed that greyhounds had come a long way and added that people now cross the road to come and give them a pat and see what they are like.

“They’re a wonderful breed and thoroughly enjoyable,” she said.

“They’re so adaptable, I feel like that’s the best way to describe them.”

If you would like to be a foster carer or meet some of the greyhounds up for adoption, either at our Seymour headquarters or at our Mornington Peninsula facility, please call the Greyhound Adoption Program on (03) 5799 0166.

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Will You Catch the Coursing Bug?

By Molly Haines.

There is no better time to Catch on to Coursing as Victoria’s 2017 coursing season is fast approaching.

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

While there is no prize money on offer at the two Catch on to Coursing meetings, the concept was developed in 2016 to gradually introduce greyhounds to competing on a coursing straight. In essence, it gives trainers an insight into whether or not their greyhounds are suited to coursing.

Traditional coursing can see a greyhound course up to three times on a race day, where as a Catch on to Coursing meetings limit the greyhounds to a maximum of two courses, allowing for a gradual transition into the coursing season proper.

“We introduced the Catch on to Coursing initiative because we wanted to help trainers and greyhounds who haven’t coursed before. We found last year that it definitely helps with the transition into performing on multiple occasions rather than just once in a day,” National Coursing Association of Victoria President, Peter Craig explained.

“The Catch on to Coursing meetings are very relaxed and they are a great way for people to learn about coursing and their greyhounds’ potential to course without the pressure.”

More than $128,000 in prize money will be distributed throughout the 2017 coursing season, culminating with the holy grail of coursing - the Waterloo Cup - at Longwood on the weekend of August 26 & 27.

There are several differences between coursing and TAB racing.

For instance, rather than exiting boxes, coursing involves a person slippingthegreyhoundstocommenceacourse.Thisisdemonstrated in GRV Extra’s video ‘Longwood Coursing Club’. Coursing can also utilise either a drag or trolley lure system, depending on the coursing club. To view the Longwood Coursing Club video go to youtube.com/watch?v=VNMfgAe7iqw “Coursing is great for greyhounds who need a change of scene, such as dogs that don’t come out of the boxes quickly but have a lot of early pace. These types of dogs generally gain a lot of confidence during coursing because their reflexes don’t have to factor in coming out of the boxes,” Craig said.

“And there is also a lot less interference in coursing because there are only two greyhounds in each event.”

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2017 Victorian Coursing Calendar Date

Club

Details

Sunday 2nd April

Lang Lang

Catch On To Coursing #1

Sunday 9th April

Longwood

Catch On To Coursing #2

Sunday 23rd April

Benalla

All Maiden Meeting

Sunday 30th April

Lang Lang

Standard Meeting

Sunday 14th May

Longwood

Werribee Cup

Sunday 28th May

Benalla

Western Saws Cup

Sunday 11th June

Longwood

Sylvester Doyle Puppy Championship

Sunday 18th June

Longwood

Sylvester Doyle Puppy Championship Cont.

Sunday 2nd July

Lang Lang

Ray Boundy Memorial & Gippsland Cup

Saturday 15th July

Lang Lang

Derby & Oaks

Sunday 16th July

Lang Lang

Derby & Oaks Cont.

Sunday 30th July

Lang Lang

Preference given to Maiden greyhounds

Sunday 13th August

Longwood

Longwood Cup & Bert Clark Memorial

Saturday 26th August

Longwood

Waterloo Cup

Sunday 27th August

Longwood

Waterloo Cup Cont.

Full details at ncavictoria.com Coursing is renowned for encompassing a relaxed environment and a very personable type of racing for both trainers and greyhounds.

“You spend a lot of one-on-one time with your dogs throughout a coursing meeting and I have found that the greyhounds really thrive on all of the attention,” Craig said.

When evaluating whether your greyhound may be suitable for coursing, Craig said that a good coursing greyhound was able to recover well after a race.

“Recovery is such a crucial part of coursing and trainers have a responsibility to ensure their greyhounds are prepared to race on multiple occasions throughout a meeting.”

“A lot of people who have never coursed think you need a stayer to compete in coursing events; this isn’t true. If you had a stayer you would mostly likely be knocked out in the first round.”

“The only way to know if your greyhound can course is to try, as long as you have a fit greyhound they can course.”

Peter Craig's Tips for Successful First-Time Coursing 1) Trial your greyhound on a coursing track at least once prior to a meeting. Trial information can be found using the following link: www.ncavictoria.com/175312 2) Attend a Catch on to Coursing meeting to ensure your greyhound can handle two courses in the space of two hours.

3) Recovery is key; make sure your greyhound is warmed up before the event and cooled down afterwards to release lactic acid build up.

4) Provide plenty of water and electrolytes to replace energy lost in the run.

5) Provide a cool, safe resting place for your greyhound to recover between runs. For instance, park your greyhound trailer under a shady tree.

6) Ask for help if you are ever unsure.

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Coursing Grading Guidelines Events Main Event Stakes Main Events are the feature Stakes on a Coursing program.

Generally, they are Cup and/or Memorial Stakes. The greyhounds that are entered in these Stakes are generally experienced coursing greyhounds and can be males or females. These greyhounds will have usually won their Maiden (at coursing) and may have also won a One Win Stake or an All Aged Stake.

Maiden coursing greyhounds are also eligible to compete in a main event if the trainer believes the greyhound is capable – but must be nominated for the higher graded event, to be considered for selection. Greyhounds that have previously won a coursing stake will be given preference in selection for a main event over a greyhound that has not competed at coursing.

All Aged Stakes These are for the next level of open class greyhounds that may have previously won a coursing event. These greyhounds may also have competed over more than one coursing season.

Win Limit Stakes These are for greyhounds that have previously won the required number of coursing stakes, that is a one win stake is for greyhounds that have only won one coursing event.

Maidens A Maiden in Coursing is a greyhound that has not won three courses in a single event. A greyhound could be a city class greyhound and remain a Maiden at Coursing, until they have broken their Maiden status at Coursing.

Puppies For the 2017 Coursing season a Puppy is any greyhound (male or female) that is whelped on or after 01/03/2015. Depending on nominations, gender will separate greyhounds where possible, that is: Dog Puppy, Bitch Puppy and if nominations allow a Mixed Puppy Stake. There are Special Stakes conducted for Puppies only, with good prize money! The Sylvester Doyle Puppy Championship for both the boys and the girls, the Derby (for the boys) and the Oaks (for girls) are three of the National Coursing Association of Victoria Classic Stakes.

Waterloo Cup This is the final Coursing Classic event of the season and is considered the major prize carrying a long tradition which was first held in 1873. This event is open to all greyhounds with preference given to greyhounds that have previously coursed. Consolations of this event are also held for greyhounds defeated in the first round (Waterloo Plate), the second round (Waterloo Purse) and then if enough overall nominations are received, a consolation event for greyhounds defeated in the third round will be conducted.

Nomination Close Times For the 2017 Coursing season nominations will close on the Thursday prior to the date of the meeting at 8:30am, and may be extended should insufficient nominations be received.

Nominations can be submitted online or by calling GRV Member Services Department on (03) 8329 1100. Fields will be declared no later than 3pm on the Thursday prior to the date of the meeting.

Effective April 2017

Selection For Coursing Greyhounds are eligible to compete at a Coursing meeting under similar rules to standard racing, in that the greyhound must be cleared to race, not be under any penalty, and its Owner and Trainer must be currently registered. The following additional conditions apply: 1. Trainers nominating for a Coursing meeting will each gain a minimum of one starter if nominations allow.

2. Trainers nominating multiple greyhounds should email the Grader advising of their order of preference for their greyhounds prior to nominations closing - graders@grv.org.au 3. Trainers with multiple greyhounds nominated, who have not provided preferences to the grader, will be subject to a ballot.

The number of Coursing events to be conducted will be determined from the total nominations received, with preference given to separating each pool of nominations by gender. Where the nominations require males and females to be merged to create an event, the youngest aged male greyhounds will be selected to compete against the oldest aged female greyhounds.

Upgrading For the purposes of selecting greyhounds to compete in a higherlevel event (eg. Cup), preference will be given to greyhounds that have been nominated for the event. If required, any other greyhound that has previous Coursing wins and Coursing prize money will be considered for elevation to a higher level event to provide a full field of eight runners.

Puppies Greyhounds that are nominated for an event other than a Puppy Stake, may be included in a Puppy stake if they are whelped on or after the 1st of March 2015.

Consolation Events If a consolation event is to be conducted, greyhounds eliminated in the first or second rounds of an event will be automatically nominated for a consolation event if one is being conducted. The draw for these events will be conducted on course by the Steward in charge. Any Trainer not wishing to run in a consolation event must advise the Stewards prior to the draw being conducted.

Reserve Allocation Once fields have been graded, the remaining greyhounds will be allocated as reserves. Reserve dogs for each event will be randomly drawn at the time of grading and will be published in order of preference. At close of scratchings, reserves will be allocated in order of preference from top down.

Scratchings Scratchings for a Coursing meeting will be finalised on the day prior to the meeting at 4:00pm. Trainers of any required reserves will be contacted by GRV. Should a late scratching occur (after 4:00pm on the day prior), a replacement greyhound will not be included in the field.

Satisfactory Trials Greyhounds that are subject to a Satisfactory trial in accordance with the Rules, may perform a Satisfactory trial at a Coursing meeting and if endorsed by the Stewards – will be cleared for Coursing only.

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Ballarat

BEN

Bendigo

CRN

Cranbourne

GEL

Geelong

HOR

Horsham

HVL

Healesville

MEA

Meadows

SAN Sandown Park SHP

Shepparton

SLE

Sale

TRA

Traralgon

RACING CALENDAR DATE

WGL Warragul WBL

Warrnambool

MEP

Meadows (Provincial)

SAP

Sandown Park (Provincial)

TIME SLOT Day

MEP

Twilight

BEN

Wed, 1 Mar

BAL Night CRN

570+ DISTANCE RACING

VICBRED

TRACK TITLE OF EVENT

Day

SLE

Twilight

SHP

Thu, 2 Mar

SAN Night WBL

RANK LIMIT

VETERAN RACE

Day

HVL

Twilight

BEN

Fri, 3 Mar

RACING CALENDAR

Night

SHP Twilight

TRA

Sat, 4 Mar Night

MEA

HVL Sun, 5 Mar

Day Twilight

Mon, 6 Mar

Tue, 7 Mar

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GEL

SAP

DISTANCE

WINNER

Grade 5 No Penalty 600 (250+ Ranking)

600

1525

Restricted Win Heat 525 (1 - 4 Wins)

525

1325

GDR Novice Grade 7 660

660

2925

Grade 7 Final 390

390

1650

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

450

1325

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

520

3050

GDR Restricted Win 699 (0 - 4 Wins)

699

2925

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

440

1325

Maiden Heat 440 (Final Sale 12/3)

440

990

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

515

10000

Restricted Win Final 595 (1 - 4 Wins)

595

7200

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

450

4000

Grade 5 Heat 390

390

1325

Mixed 6/7 Final 425

425

1650

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

500

1325

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

500

1325

S/E Veteran 400 (250+ Ranking)

400

1325

Maiden Heat 400

400

990

Maiden Final 315

315

1325

Restricted Win Heat 525 (1 - 4 Wins)

525

1325

Australian Cup - S/E Group 1 525 (See themeadows.org.au for entry details)

525

250000

Australian Stayers Cup - S/E Group 1 725 (Maidens Ineligible)

725

100000

GRV VIC BRED Series - S/E Group 3 525 (Vic Bred Only)

525

25000

Grade 5 Heat 525

525

5000

Maiden Final 300

300

660

Grade 5 No Penalty 515 (250+ Ranking)

515

1325

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

All Maiden (Half Stakes)

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(250+ Ranking)(Vic Bred Only)

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Full Stakes)

Maiden Heat 515

515

990

SLE

Grade 5 Final 440 (Final Sale 5/3)

440

1650

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

650

1895

Restricted Win Final 450 (1 - 4 Wins)

450

1650

CRN

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

520

1325

GEL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

WBL

Provincial Full Stakes

Day

BAL

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

Twilight

TRA

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Night

SHP

Twilight Night

The Racing Calendar is subject to change.

DATE

TIME SLOT

TRACK TITLE OF EVENT MEP

Twilight

BEN

Wed, 8 Mar BAL Night CRN Day Thu, 9 Mar

Twilight

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

450

4000

Maiden Quali Final 390

390

1325

Maiden Quali Final 450

450

1325

S/E Veteran 311

311

1325

Maiden Heat 311

311

990

BEN

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Grade 5 Final 390

390

1650

Day

HVL

S/E Veteran 350

350

660

BAL

Ballarat

Twilight

TRA

Restricted Win Heat 315 (1 - 4 Wins)

315

1325

BEN

Bendigo

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

500

3050

CRN

Cranbourne

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

500

3000

GEL

Maiden Final 400

400

1325

TRA

Restricted Win Final 525 (1 - 4 Wins)

525

1650

Grade 5 Final 525

525

12000

SAN Sandown Park

Restricted Win Final 525 (1 - 4 Wins)

525

6260

SHP

Grade 5 No Penalty 595 (250+ Ranking)

595

1525

SLE

Sale

515

1325

TRA

Traralgon

440

1325

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

650

5000

S/E Veteran 450 (250+ Ranking)

450

1325

Night

Day

BEN

MEA SAP

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

WGL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Twilight

SLE

Maiden Final 440 (Final Sale 12/3)

Day

BAL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Twilight

TRA

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Twilight

SHP

Provincial Full Stakes

GEL

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

WGL

Grade 7 Heat 400

400

1325

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

525

1325

Maiden Heat 525

525

990

Grade 5 Heat 390

390

1325

S/E Veteran 390

390

1325

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

520

7500

Maiden Final 311

311

1325

Day

MEP

Twilight

BEN BAL CRN WGL

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

Twilight

SHP

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Night

SAN

Restricted Win Final 515 (1 - 4 Wins)(Launching Pad Entry To The Winner)

515

6260

515

5000

450

990

Day

HVL

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(250+ Ranking)(Vic Bred Only)

Twilight

BEN

GDR Restricted Win 660 (0 - 4 Wins)

660

2925

Restricted Win Heat 425 (1 - 4 Wins)

425

1325

GEL

Mixed 6/7 Heat 460

460

1325

SHP

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 450 (Vic Bred Only)(Final 27/3)

450

1325

Traralgon Cup - S/E Heat 525

525

5000

Traralgon Distance Cup - S/E Heat 665

665

1895

Restricted Win Final 315 (1 - 4 Wins)

315

1650

MEA

Grade 5 Final 600

600

7200

HVL

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

350

660

Restricted Win Heat 595 (1 - 4 Wins)

595

1525

Grade 5 No Penalty 515 (250+ Ranking)

515

1325

440

1325

Dave Hodgson Tribute - Grade 5 Heat 395

395

1325

Grade 5 Heat 315

315

1325

Maiden Heat 525

525

990

Night Day

SAP

Horsham

HVL

Healesville

MEA

Meadows Shepparton

WGL Warragul WBL

Warrnambool

MEP

Meadows (Provincial)

SAP

Sandown Park (Provincial)

VICBRED

Twilight

SLE

Mixed 6/7 Heat 440

Day

BAL

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

Twilight

TRA

RANK LIMIT

VETERAN RACE

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

TRA

Geelong

HOR

570+

GOTBA CUP - Grade 5 Heat 515 (No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only)

Twilight

GEL

DISTANCE RACING

WBL

Night

CLUBS

All Maiden (Half Stakes)

Day Thu, 16 Mar

LEGEND

BAL

Night

Mon, 20 Mar

1325

WBL

Wed, 15 Mar

Sun, 19 Mar

525

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

5000

Night

Sat, 18 Mar

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

515

Night

Fri, 17 Mar

1525

Maiden Final 515

Twilight

Tue, 14 Mar

600

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

Night

Mon, 13 Mar

2925

Grade 5 Heat 600

SHP

Fri, 10 Mar

Sun, 12 Mar

WINNER

725

SAN

Night

Sat, 11 Mar

DISTANCE

GDR Restricted Win 725 (0 - 2 Wins)

MARCH

Day

GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA

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GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA DATE

TIME SLOT

Mon, 20 Mar

Night

MARCH

Twilight Tue, 21 Mar Night

Wed, 22 Mar

TRACK TITLE OF EVENT

DISTANCE

WINNER

450

990

Grade 7 Final 400

400

1650

S/E Veteran 460

460

1325

Grade 5 No Penalty 600 (250+ Ranking)

600

1525

Mixed 6/7 Heat 525

525

1325

SHP

Maiden Heat 450

BEN

Provincial Full Stakes

GEL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

WGL

Day

MEP

Twilight

BEN

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

BAL

Grade 5 Final 390

390

1650

CRN

Restricted Win Heat 520 (1 - 4 Wins)

520

1325

Day

WGL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Twilight

SHP

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) GOTBA CUP - Grade 5 Final 515 (No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only)

515

12000

Restricted Win Final 595 (1 - 4 Wins)

595

7200

WBL

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

450

1325

HVL

S/E Veteran 300

300

660

Restricted Win Final 425 (1 - 4 Wins)

425

1650

Mixed 6/7 Heat 500

500

1325

GDR Special Event 680

680

3295

Mixed 6/7 Final 460

460

1650

Grade 5 No Penalty 440 (250+ Ranking)

440

1325

Restricted Win Heat 440 (1 - 4 Wins)(Final Sale 2/4)

440

1325

Maiden Qualifying Heat 390

390

0

Maiden Qualifying Heat 450

450

0

Restricted Win Qualifying Heat 545 (0 - 4 Wins)

545

0

Traralgon Cup - S/E Group 2 525

525

47000

Traralgon Distance Cup - S/E Final 665

665

10000

Special Event 595

595

1895

Dave Hodgson Tribute - Grade 5 Final 395

395

1650

570+

Grade 5 Final 315

315

1650

DISTANCE RACING

Maiden Final 525

525

1325

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

525

1325

Maiden Final 525

525

5000

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

350

3050

Mixed 6/7 Heat 350

350

660

GDR Novice Grade 7 595

595

2925

Grade 5 515 (Bitches Only)

515

1325

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

515

1325

SLE

Mixed 6/7 Final 440

440

1650

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 450 (Vic Bred Only)(Final 27/3)

450

3050

S/E Veteran 390 (250+ Ranking)

390

1325

Maiden Final 450

450

1325

Night LEGEND CLUBS

Thu, 23 Mar

BAL

Ballarat

BEN

Bendigo

CRN

Cranbourne

GEL

Geelong

HOR

Horsham

HVL

Healesville

MEA

Meadows

Night Day Twilight Fri, 24 Mar

SAN Sandown Park SHP

Shepparton

SLE

Sale

TRA

Traralgon Warrnambool

MEP

Meadows (Provincial)

SAP

Sandown Park (Provincial)

BEN GEL

Night SLE

WGL Warragul WBL

SAN

Morning

BAL

Sat, 25 Mar Twilight

Night VICBRED

TRA

MEA HVL

Sun, 26 Mar

Day SAP

RANK LIMIT

Twilight VETERAN RACE

Day

BAL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Twilight

TRA

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

Night

SHP

RACING CALENDAR

Mon, 27 Mar

Tue, 28 Mar

Twilight Night

Wed, 29 Mar

WBL

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(250+ Ranking)

WGL

Grade 6 Heat 400

400

1325

Restricted Win 600 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking)

600

1525

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

525

1325

MEP

Twilight

BEN

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

BAL

Mixed 6/7 Heat 450

450

1325

Restricted Win Final 520 (1 - 4 Wins)

520

1650

Mixed 6/7 Heat 311

311

1325

Night Day Twilight

Night

Fri, 31 Mar

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Day

Thu, 30 Mar

30

GEL

CRN WGL

All Maiden (Half Stakes)

SHP

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

SAN

Launching Pad - S/E Heat 515 (1 - 6 Wins)(1 - 30 Starts) (See sandowngreyhounds.com.au for details)

515

7000

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

450

7500

GDR Special Event 650

650

3295

Maiden Heat 390

390

990

500

1650

WBL

Day

HVL

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(250+ Ranking)(Vic Bred Only)

Twilight

BEN

Mixed 6/7 Final 500

The Racing Calendar is subject to change.

DATE

TIME SLOT

TRACK TITLE OF EVENT GEL

Night TRA

Sat, 1 Apr

525

3050

Maiden Heat 315

315

990

Maiden Heat 450

450

990

Mixed 6/7 Final 525

525

6260

HVL

Mixed 6/7 Final 350

350

825

Restricted Win 595 (1 - 6 Wins)

595

1525

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

515

1325

Grade 5 No Penalty 515 (250+ Ranking)

515

1325

S/E Veteran 515

515

1325

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

650

1895

Restricted Win Final 440 (1 - 4 Wins)(Final Sale 2/4)

440

1650

SAP

SLE

LEGEND CLUBS

Day

BAL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

BAL

Ballarat

Twilight

TRA

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

BEN

Bendigo

CRN

Cranbourne

Night

SHP

Twilight Tue, 4 Apr Night Day Twilight

Wed, 5 Apr

SHP WGL MEP WBL

BAL Night CRN

GDR Restricted Win 650 (0 - 4 Wins)

650

2925

Mixed 6/7 Heat 390

390

1325

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

450

1325

Grade 5 Heat 450

450

1325

Grade 6 Final 400

400

1650

SHP

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

460

1325

SLE

Sale

Grade 5 No Penalty 600 (250+ Ranking)

600

1525

TRA

Traralgon

Maiden Heat 525

525

990

WGL Warragul

Grade 5 Heat 390

390

1325

WBL

Warrnambool

Maiden Final 390

390

1325

MEP

Meadows (Provincial)

Mixed 6/7 Final 450

450

1650

SAP

Maiden Quali Final 450

450

1325

Sandown Park (Provincial)

Maiden Quali Final 390

390

1325

Restricted Win Qualifying Final 545 (0 - 4 Wins)

545

1325

570+

Mixed 6/7 Final 311

311

1650

DISTANCE RACING

Restricted Win Heat 520 (1 - 4 Wins)

520

1325

S/E Veteran 311 (250+ Ranking)

311

1325

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

Day

WGL

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

Twilight

SHP

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Full Stakes)

BEN

Bendigo Gold Rush - Maiden Heat 425

425

990

Launching Pad - S/E Semi Final 515 (1 - 6 Wins)(1 - 30 Starts)(See sandowngreyhounds.com.au for details)

515

10000

Launching Pad Consolation - S/E Heat 515 (1 - 6 Wins)(Best 32 Who Did Not Progress To Semi-Finals)(Automatically Nominated)

515

7000 660

Thu, 6 Apr Night

SAN

Day

HVL

S/E Veteran 350

350

BEN

Bendigo Gold Rush - Maiden Heat 425

425

990

GEL

Restricted Win Final 400 (1 - 4 Wins)

400

1650

TRA

Maiden Final 315

315

1325

BAL

Maiden Final 450

450

1325

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

525

9060

Grade 5 Heat 600

600

5750

Beau of Bendigo - Restricted Win Heat 425 (Dogs Only)(3 - 6 Wins)

425

1325

Belle of Bendigo - Restricted Win Heat 425 (Bitches Only)(3 - 6 Wins)

425

1325

GDR Novice Grade 7 715

715

2925

Grade 5 515 (Bitches Only)

515

1325

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

515

1325

650

5000

Restricted Win Qualifying Heat 520 (0 - 2 Wins)

520

0

Restricted Win Qualifying Heat 311 (1 - 4 Wins)

311

0

Maiden Qualifying Heat 311

311

0

Mixed 6/7 Final 390

390

1650

Grade 5 Final 450

450

1650

S/E Veteran 450 (250+ Ranking)

450

1325

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

450

1325

Twilight Night

MEA BEN

Day SAP Twilight

SLE

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

Day

BAL

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

Twilight

TRA

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

CRN Mon, 10 Apr Night SHP

Twilight

GEL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

GEL

Geelong

HOR

Horsham

HVL

Healesville

MEA

Meadows

SAN Sandown Park Shepparton

VICBRED

Twilight Night

Tue, 11 Apr

1325

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

BAL

GEL

Sun, 9 Apr

400

MEA

Twilight

Sat, 8 Apr

1325

S/E Veteran 400

Night

Day

Fri, 7 Apr

WINNER

400

Twilight

Sun, 2 Apr

Mon, 3 Apr

DISTANCE

Restricted Win Heat 400 (1 - 4 Wins)

APRIL

Fri, 31 Mar

GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA

RANK LIMIT

VETERAN RACE

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

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

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GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA DATE

APRIL

Tue, 11 Apr

TIME SLOT

TRACK TITLE OF EVENT

Ballarat

BEN

Bendigo

CRN

Cranbourne

GEL

Geelong

HOR

Horsham

HVL

Healesville

MEA

Meadows

1525

WGL

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

460

3050

Day

MEP

Mixed 6/7 Heat 525

525

1325

Twilight

BEN

Grade 5 Heat 425 (Final BEN 16/4)

425

1325

Bendigo Gold Rush - Maiden Semi Final 425

425

1325

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

390

1325

S/E Veteran 450

450

1325

CRN

Restricted Win Final 520 (1 - 4 Wins)

520

1650

Day

WGL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Twilight

SHP

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

BEN

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Launching Pad - S/E Group 2 515 (1 - 6 Wins)(1 - 30 Starts)(See sandowngreyhounds.com.au for details)

515

150000

Easter Gift - Group Listed 515

515

25000

Launching Pad Consolation - S/E Final 515 (1 - 6 Wins)(Best 32 Who Did Not Progress To Semi-Finals)(Automatically Nominated)

515

15000

Ron Nestor Memorial - Grade 5 Heat 515 (Must Be Grade 5 At Both SAN 515m & MEA 525m)(Final SAN)(Maximum 4 Heats)

515

5000

Grade 5 Final 600

600

12000 5000

Night

BAL

SAN

BEN Sat, 15 Apr

650

Night

Thu, 13 Apr

BAL

1650

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

WBL

Night

CLUBS

WINNER

390

Twilight

Wed, 12 Apr

LEGEND

DISTANCE

Grade 5 Final 390

Twilight

MEA

Provincial Full Stakes - Preference Given to Grade 6 & 7 Races Maiden Final 525

525

SAN Sandown Park

Ron Nestor Memorial - Grade 5 Heat 525 (Must Be Grade 5 At Both SAN 515m & MEA 525m)(Final SAN)(Maximum 4 Heats)

525

5000

SHP

Stayers Cup - Special Event 660 (Maidens Ineligible)

660

10600

Bendigo Gold Rush - Maiden Final 425

425

10000

Beau of Bendigo - Restricted Win Final 425 (Dogs Only)(3 - 6 Wins)

425

3000

Belle of Bendigo - Restricted Win Final 425 (Bitches Only)(3 - 6 Wins)

425

3000

Easter Cup - Special Event 500 (Maidens Ineligible)

500

3000

Grade 5 Final 425 (Final BEN 16/4)

425

1650

Grade 5 No Penalty 515 (250+ Ranking)

515

1325

Maiden Heat 515

515

990

440

990

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

450

4000

Maiden Heat 450

450

990

Shepparton

SLE

Sale

TRA

Traralgon

BEN

WGL Warragul WBL

Warrnambool

MEP

Meadows (Provincial)

SAP

Sandown Park (Provincial)

Sun, 16 Apr

SAP

570+ DISTANCE RACING

Day

Mon, 17 Apr

VICBRED

Twilight

SLE

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

Day

BAL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Twilight

TRA

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

Night

SHP

Twilight Tue, 18 Apr Night

GEL

All Maiden (Half Stakes)

WBL

Warrnambool Classic - S/E Heat 450 (Whelped on/after 1 Jul 2014)(Nominate Through Warrnambool)(Conditions Apply)

450

1650

Grade 5 Heat 400

400

1325

S/E Veteran 400

400

1325

Grade 5 No Penalty 600 (250+ Ranking)

600

1525

GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 525 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)

525

1325

GDR Restricted Win 699 (0 - 6 Wins)

699

2925

Maiden Quali Final 311

311

1325

Restricted Win Qualifying Final 311 (1 - 4 Wins)

311

1325

Restricted Win Qualifying Final 520 (0 - 2 Wins)

520

1325

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

650

5000

Warrnambool Classic - S/E Heat 450 (Whelped on/after 1 Jul 2014)(Nominate Through Warrnambool)(Conditions Apply)

450

1650

GDR Special Event 660

660

3295

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

390

3050

Ron Nestor Memorial - Grade 5 Final 515 (Must Be Grade 5 At Both SAN 515m & MEA 525m)(Final SAN)(Maximum 4 Heats)

515

12000

Grade 5 Heat 715

715

5750

Maiden Final 515

515

5000

S/E Veteran 300

300

660

Restricted Win 400 (Bitches Only)(1 - 4 Wins)

400

1325

WGL

RANK LIMIT

VETERAN RACE

Day

MEP

Twilight

BAL

Wed, 19 Apr

CRN

RACING CALENDAR

Night WBL Day

WGL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Twilight

SHP

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

BAL

Thu, 20 Apr Night

SAN Day Fri, 21 Apr

Twilight Night

Sat, 22 Apr

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Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

HVL WGL

Maiden 400 (Debutants)

400

990

GEL

Mixed 6/7 Heat 400

400

1325

TRA

Restricted Win Heat 525 (1 - 4 Wins)

525

1325

Grade 5 450 (Bitches Only)

450

1325

Mixed 6/7 Heat 390 (Final SHP 1/5)

390

1325

Mixed 6/7 Final 525

525

6260

Twilight

SHP

Night

MEA

The Racing Calendar is subject to change.

DATE

TIME SLOT

TRACK TITLE OF EVENT HVL

Day SAP Twilight

Mon, 24 Apr

825

Brian Davis Memorial - Restricted Win Heat 300 (1 - 4 Wins)(Final over 350m)

300

660

Grade 5 Heat 595

595

1525

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

515

1325

SLE

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

440

1325

Maiden Final 450

450

1325

S/E Veteran 390 (250+ Ranking)

390

1325

GDR Special Event 680

680

3295

Grade 5 Final 400

400

1650

Maiden Heat 400

400

990

BAL

Ballarat

GDR Novice Grade 7 600

600

2925

BEN

Bendigo

Damsels Dash - Grade 5 Heat 525 (Bitches Only)

525

1325

CRN

Cranbourne

Day

BAL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

TRA

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Night

SHP BEN

Provincial Full Stakes

GEL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Tue, 25 Apr Night

Day Twilight Night

WGL

MEP

LEGEND

BEN

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

CRN

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

520

1325

Warrnambool Cup - S/E Heat 450

450

5000

Warrnambool Classic - S/E Semi Final 450 (Whelped on/after 1 Jul 2014)(Nominate Through Warrnambool)(Conditions Apply)

450

3050

WBL

CLUBS

GEL

Geelong

HOR

Horsham

HVL

Healesville

MEA

Meadows

SAN Sandown Park

Day

WGL

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

SHP

Twilight

SHP

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

SLE

Sale

BAL

Restricted Win Heat 390 (1 - 4 Wins)

390

1325

TRA

Traralgon

Grade 5 Final 715

715

12000

WGL Warragul

Grade 5 Final 595

595

7200

WBL

Warrnambool

MEP

Meadows (Provincial)

SAP

Sandown Park (Provincial)

Thu, 27 Apr Night

SAN

Day

HVL

Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(250+ Ranking)(Vic Bred Only)

Twilight

BEN

Mixed 6/7 Heat 425

425

1325

Mixed 6/7 Final 400

400

1650

S/E Veteran 460

460

1325

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

400

1325

Restricted Win Heat 440 (1 - 4 Wins)(Final Sale 7/5)

440

1325

Maiden Qualifying Heat 390

390

0

Maiden Qualifying Heat 450

450

0

GRV VIC BRED Series - S/E Heat 595 (Less Than $25000)(Vic Bred Only)

595

1895

Restricted Win Final 525 (1 - 4 Wins)

525

1650

GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Final 525 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)

525

10000

ANZAC Sprint - S/E Final 350

350

1700

Brian Davis Memorial - Restricted Win Final 350 (1 - 4 Wins)(Final over 350m)

350

1700

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

350

660

GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 515 (Vic Bred Only)

515

990

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

440

7500

Maiden Heat 440

440

990

Fri, 28 Apr Night

GEL SLE

Morning Sat, 29 Apr

WINNER

350

Twilight

Twilight

Wed, 26 Apr

DISTANCE

ANZAC Sprint - S/E Heat 350

APRIL

Sun, 23 Apr

GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA

BAL

Twilight

TRA

Night

MEA

Day Sun, 30 Apr

HVL SAP

Twilight

SLE

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570+ DISTANCE RACING

VICBRED

RANK LIMIT

VETERAN RACE

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

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GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA

DIRECTORY GREYHOUND RACING VICTORIA General Enquiries Greyhound Racing Victoria 46-50 Chetwynd Street West Melbourne, Victoria, 3003 Hours: Monday to Friday: 8.30am - 4.30pm Phone: (03) 8329 1100 Fax: (03) 8329 1000 / (03) 8329 1001 ABN: 76 642 748 029 Nominations Phone number: (03) 8329 1111 Mon to Fri: 7.30am - 12noon On-line Nominations (24 hours a day - 7 days a week) Scratchings Phone: (03) 8329 1100 Weekdays: 7.30am - 4.30pm Saturday & Sunday: 7.30am - 9.00am Contact for afternoon scratchings Member Services Phone: (03) 8329 1100 Email: memberservices@grv.org.au

BALLARAT Ballarat Greyhound Racing Club Manager: Craig Armstead (Acting) 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

BENDIGO Bendigo Greyhound Racing Association Manager: Troy Harley Tel: (03) 5449 3322 Fax: (03) 5449 3348 Email: bendigo@grv.org.au Website: bendigo.grv.org.au Address: Lords Raceway, McIvor

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

CRANBOURNE Cranbourne Greyhound Racing Club Manager: Amanda Cameron (Acting) 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

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GEELONG

SANDOWN

Geelong Greyhound Racing Club

Sandown Greyhound Racing Club

Manager: David Hoey Tel: (03) 5275 2298 Fax: (03) 5275 5211 Email: geelong@grv.org.au Website: geelong.grv.org.au Address: Beckley Park,

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

Manager: Greg Miller Tel: (03) 9546 9511 Fax: (03) 9558 4453 Email: sandown@grv.org.au Website: sandowngreyhounds.com.au Address: Lightwood Road,

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

HEALESVILLE

SHEPPARTON

Healesville Greyhound Association Inc.

Shepparton Greyhound Racing Club

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

Cnr Don & Donald Rds,

Healesville 3777 Postal: PO Box 1170, Healesville 3777

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

HORSHAM

TRARALGON

Horsham Greyhound Racing Club

Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club

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

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

THE MEADOWS

WARRAGUL

Melbourne Greyhound Racing Association

Warragul Greyhound Racing Club

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

Broadmeadows Victoria 3047 Postal PO Box 103,

Campbellfield, 3061

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

Sale Maffra Road Postal: PO Box 44, Sale 3850

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

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

Koroit St, Warrnambool Postal: PO Box 115,

Warrnambool 3280

GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA

TRIAL INFORMATION BALLARAT

HEALESVILLE

SHEPPARTON

Monday Afternoon - (Pen): Following the race meeting Tuesday - (Arm): 8.30 am to 2.45 pm. Bookings open Friday at 9.00am Wednesday Night - (Pen): Following the race meeting Thursday - (Arm): 8.30 am to 2.45 pm. Bookings open Monday at 9.00am Saturday – (Arm): 8.00am to 11.30am. Bookings open Wednesday at 9.00am

Tuesdays - (Pen): 9.00am - 300m trials, 11.00am - 350m trials Bookings open 10.00am Mondays Race days: Half field trials only Satisfactory trials by arrangement – must be booked with the club by calling the office on 5962 2420. Trainers will need to provide 4 greyhounds where required. Dogs cleared at Healesville will only be cleared to race at Healesville.

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

Monday - (Pen): Following the race meeting Wednesday - (Arm): 8.00am – Until completion Thursday - (Pen): Following the race meeting Saturday - (Arm): 8.00am – Until completion

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

CRANBOURNE Monday - (Arm): 2pm to 5.30pm, and must be booked by phone before 2pm Monday - (Pen): 6pm until completion, and must be booked by phone before 6pm Wednesday - (Pen): After the race meeting – Fields only Thursday - (Arm): 7.30am to finish, and must be booked by COB Wednesday.

GEELONG Tuesday- (Field/Pen) Following the race meeting (outside track) Bookings open Tuesday 12pm, via the office only.

Wednesday- (Arm) 8.30am – 10.00am (Inside track 520, BTB, 596), 10.15am – 3.00pm (Outside track 400, 460, 680) Bookings open Monday 9.00am, online or via office.

Saturday – (Arm) 8.30am – 9.30am (Inside track 520, BTB, 596), 9.45am – 3.00pm (Outside track 400, 460, 680) Bookings open Thursday 9am, online or via office.

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

HORSHAM Tuesday – (Pen): Following the race meeting Saturday – (Arm): 8.00am – Until completion

THE MEADOWS Monday: (Arm): Afternoon Monday: (Pen): 6.00pm – Until completion Wednesday: Following the race meeting Friday - (Arm only): 8.00am to 1.30pm

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

SANDOWN Wednesday - (Arm): 1.00pm – Until Completion Saturday - (Pen, Field, Arm): 7.00am – Until completion Sunday - (Satisfactory and Field): Following the race meeting

TRARALGON Monday – (Pen): Following the race meeting Tuesday - (Arm): 8.00am – Until completion Thursday – (Arm): 8.00am – Until completion Saturday – (Pen): Following the race meeting

WARRAGUL Tuesday – (Pen): Following the race meeting Wednesday – (Arm): 12.00pm to 5.00pm Thursday - (Pen): Following the race meeting Friday – (Arm): 8.00am to 1.00pm

WARRNAMBOOL Tuesday Night 6:00pm start until finished – Arm or Pen trials, all distances & hand slips Thursday Night: After last race – Pen trials only, 308M 390M 450M Saturday Morning: 8am start until finished – Arm or Pen trials, all distances & hand slips Please note: Warrnambool are NOT currently taking club trial bookings online.

Please contact the Club to book a trial.

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

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

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

Satisfactory Trials are conducted following race meetings.

Trial sessions are subject to late change and weather conditions.

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