Ashlee Terry The Next Generation · 2016. 5. 16. · Racing, Wagering & Business Development Monthly Report Next Generation : Ashlee Terry Strategic Communication & Marketing Monthly

The Next Generation

Ashlee Terry

In This Issue: Q & A with Peter Eustace | A Day At The Lab | A GAP Fairytale | The Reforms So Far | Racing Calendar

ISSUE 3 APRIL / MAY 2016

CONTENTS

The information in this publication is correct at time of printing

CEO’S UPDATE

PROFILE - PETER EUSTACE

ARTICLES A Day At The Lab

Q & A with Adrian ScottThe Reforms So Far

Professional Standards & Integrity Department Monthly ReportRacing, Wagering & Business Development Monthly Report

Next Generation : Ashlee TerryStrategic Communication & Marketing Monthly Report

GOTBA NewsClub Development & Member Services Monthly Report

Golden Easter Egg at Wentworth ParkGreyhound Tales

RACING CALENDAR

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS & INTEGRITY DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT

LATEST LITTERS

GREYHOUND ADOPTION PROGRAM

CLUB DIRECTORY & TRIAL INFORMATION

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Cover Photo Ashlee Terry

Photo by Clint Anderson

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

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

Please check your member card or your FastTrack account for your registration expiry date. The link to renew will be available three weeks prior to your registration expiry date – simply log into your FastTrack account and complete the steps (a 10% discount applies when completing online).

Alternatively, you can call GRV’s Member Services Team for assistance on 03 8329 1100 or via email at [email protected]

IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO OWNERS & TRAINERS

Registration Renewals are upon us

REGISTRATION RENEWALS ARE UPON US




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

The link to renew will be available three weeks prior to your registration expiry date – simply log into your FastTrack account and complete the steps (a 10% discount applies when completing online).


Unlike in previous years a grace period will not apply in 2015. Trainers are encouraged to contact their owners to ensure their registrations have been renewed.

GREYHOUND TRAINERMember 1Role: Public TrainerExpires:

Greyhound Racing Victoria46-50 Chetwynd Street, West Melbourne, VIC 3003ABN: 76 642 748 029

Phone: (03) 8329 1100Facs: (03) 8329 1000Email: [email protected]: www.grv.org.au

REGISTRATION RENEWALS ARE UPON US




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

The link to renew will be available three weeks prior to your registration expiry date – simply log into your FastTrack account and complete the steps (a 10% discount applies when completing online).


Unlike in previous years a grace period will not apply in 2015. Trainers are encouraged to contact their owners to ensure their registrations have been renewed.

GREYHOUND TRAINERMember 1Role: Public TrainerExpires:

Greyhound Racing Victoria46-50 Chetwynd Street, West Melbourne, VIC 3003ABN: 76 642 748 029

Phone: (03) 8329 1100Facs: (03) 8329 1000Email: [email protected]: www.grv.org.au

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

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

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GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA

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The last month has once again been a very busy and productive time for GRV. We successfully celebrated 20 years of the Greyhound Adoption Program, which received wide media coverage, and our recent GAP adoption days and Little Big Day Outs have enjoyed record numbers. Thanks to all involved, in particular the Clubs and Club Managers.

A series of workshops has recently been notified by GRV to sport participants and key stakeholders. Many are aware that GRV is committed to implementing Sal Perna and Dr Charles Milne’s recommendations. One of the major recommendations made by Sal Perna is to completely overhaul GRV’s regulatory framework. In undertaking this task, GRV will need to develop new policies and approaches to many aspects of the lifecycle of greyhounds. These workshops are critical in assisting GRV to understand the views of sports participants about key policy matters. It is very important to GRV that we understand the views of sports participants and key stakeholders BEFORE we formulate these key policies. So I really want you to actively participate in these workshops.

This series of industry workshops will run from early May to late July and cover topics including training and trial facilities, track design, safety and lures and breeding, rearing and pre-race training. Other subjects will include racing programs and grading, industry education and training, opportunities for smaller scale participants and improving the racing career of greyhounds.

For those of you who may not be aware, GRV’s Chief Steward, Glenn Fish, has taken up a senior role at Racing Victoria (RV) for a 12-month period. Glenn has made a very significant contribution as GRV’s Chief Steward and was absolutely central to our ability to deliver world-class racing events with great integrity and professionalism. His role at RV will give Glenn new learning and development opportunities and we look forward to him returning to GRV in early 2017.

Since September 2015 GRV has significantly increased the number of swabs being taken to test for proscribed substances, and this issue of the Monthly includes a story about the organization that carries out our testing. On the animal welfare front, Ken Waixel has recently been appointed as Manager of GRV’s team of animal welfare officers. Ken has more than 30 years experience in local government in areas such as animal welfare and planning compliance, worked as a risk manager for the CFA and was previously the RSPCA’s senior inspector. A strong focus of Ken’s work is to ensure clear communication between animal welfare officers and participants so that everyone understands their rights, responsibilities and expectations when animal welfare inspections are carried out.

As part of GRV’s focus on achieving world best practice in animal welfare, integrity and racing operations, Stuart Laing and Scott Robins, who head up GRV’s Racing Department, spent 5-13 April looking at greyhound racing in other major jurisdictions. They visited nine greyhound tracks in Florida, including the well-named Melbourne Greyhound Park in the Florida town of Melbourne, and four tracks in the UK, meeting with their counterparts and looking at how their facilities managed track conditions, racing operations and animal welfare. It has been a really important trip and their findings will inform GRV’s operations and planned capital works and feed into our industry workshops.

The capital works program I mentioned will see a major investment by GRV in refurbishing and upgrading club infrastructure across the State to improve track safety, racing operations and visitor experiences. An external capital works expert has been appointed and is currently working on the upgrade of Warrnambool Greyhound Racing Club’s judging tower.

Looking ahead, GRV has developed a new strategic plan for 2016-19 that aims to position both the sport and us for a strong and sustainable future. It builds on the existing GRV strategic plan ‘On Track for a Great Future: Strategic Plan 2014-16’ to position GRV as the standard-setter for animal welfare and integrity and to encourage more industry input to help drive cultural change throughout the sport. The draft is in this issue of the magazine and we’re interested in your feedback.

It has been an exciting time for GRV in developing and delivering our reform program which is now generating some positive outcomes for the sport and I look forward to having more to report in the next issue of Greyhound Monthly Victoria.

CEO’S UPDATE

Alan ClaytonChief Executive Officer

Greyhound Racing Victoria


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Words by Bonnie ChignallPicture courtesy of Tammy Lee Photography

To be working in greyhound racing for 50 years, one can only assume you love it?I definitely love greyhound racing. It’s because you can get so into it; there are so many roles that you can fulfill like breeder, trainer, owner, track staff and even race caller! They make great pets too so I truly do love every aspect of the sport.

Who is the best caller you’ve come across in all of your years?Bill Collins and Bert Bryant are honestly the epitome of race callers. Greg Miles is also really good. In all honestly, there are so many callers now its really hard to pick just one. But Bill, Bert and even John Russell are definitely high on my list because I was just in awe of them.

Who is the best of today?I can’t go past Greg Miles but specifically in greyhounds there is Paul Dolan, and he is a journalist as well. He has been around for a fair few years too. It’s hard to think about one or two because there are so many good ones coming now. It is amazing now because there is so much scope for callers because of the high number of meetings.

What about the next big thing in greyhound race calling? Who do you think is the next up and comer?There is a caller named Matt Jackson who calls at a few places. He is a very good caller and has a bright future.

PROFILEPeter Eustace

One of greyhound racing’s most recognisable names, Peter Eustace, recently celebrated 50 years as a race caller. March 28th marked the important date with celebrations occurring at Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club where Peter called home the twelve race meeting. Peter Eustace spoke to Greyhound Monthly Victoria about his experiences as the voice of Gippsland greyhound racing for such an extensive period.

What are the toughest challenges with being a greyhound race caller?Given how many dogs race through the week it’s hard to remember all of their names! Also trying to call each greyhound! The shorter races are over very quickly so I have to be really focused to get every one mentioned. No matter what dog or what price, someone has an interest so it’s really important to me.

What about your favourite track to call at? Well, Sale has been the best to me because its where I first started full time. They were the first club to have TAB race meetings and I have filled plenty of positions there like grader and honorary secretary. All of the tracks are good though and they all have a different setup that keeps it exciting.

What is the most memorable greyhound race that you’ve called over the 50 years?I really love calling the Sale Cup. It gives you such a buzz and everyone there is so excited. The atmosphere is just so great. The most memorable race though was on the old track at Traralgon when Floodfawn won 13 starts straight at the same track. At the time it was an Australasian record before she went on to make it 15. I got to call the record setting race and it was such a big thing and really exciting.

Who is your favourite greyhound?Valpierre was one of my favourites because of the family connection. My brother-in-law bred him and he was such a great dog. He won on the old Olympic Park track and he was so terrific and exciting.

What are your memories about being inducted in the GRV Hall of Fame?I was surprised! I knew there was something going on when I got an invite for the first time though. My kids were there and it was then I realised there was something serious going on. It was a big thrill because I’d been sick and getting the award was really humbling. Thinking about the other people in the Hall of Fame just makes you stay humble. The induction was really great, I was given a giant frame with photos in it of my time. I really appreciated every bit of it.

How did you discover your passion and talent for race calling?Well I have always been interested in calling. When I was young I used to be silly and call things moving in the street gutter, and I was always phantom calling. I just enjoyed it and never really thought I’d get this far. It just shows that if you put your mind to it, you can do anything. I followed my passion through radio school, originally in Melbourne, and that opened the doors for me. It gave me experience that is something that can’t be beaten.

Finally Peter, how many more years do you think you will call and what are your plans in retirement?I’m not too sure on either honestly! The only thing is I think you know when the time is up. If I ever say the wrong dog or my eyesight isn’t great later on, it will be time. There is no specific time that I’ve set though, so I will see how it goes. When I retire I’d love to travel. My partner and I love globetrotting and I’d really like to see Ireland and Spain. Lately, with the Hall of Fame and this celebration, a lot has been said about me and it’s amazing the feedback that I’ve got. It’s been touching. I want to be out here doing this as much as I can definitely.


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A Day At The LabGreyhound Racing Victoria’s plan to triple the number of swabs taken for prohibited substances to around 13,000 annually presents a challenge in terms of dramatically increasing sample quantities without sacrificing testing quality. Fortunately, one of the world’s leading drug testing laboratories, Racing Analytical Services Ltd (RASL), is based in Flemington, Melbourne, just down the road from GRV’s head office in West Melbourne. Greyhound Monthly Victoria joined RASL’s Laboratory Director, David Batty, and GRV’s Chief Veterinarian Dr Steven Karamatic, (above) for a day at the lab to see how RASL is ready and able to handle GRV’s much expanded testing regime. Founded in 1989 by the Victorian Government as a non-profit organisation to ensure the integrity of the State’s racing industry, RASL now carries out testing for all Victoria’s racing codes, GRV’s South Australian, Tasmanian and NSW counterparts, other sporting codes, the Australian Federal Police, the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service, Qantas and many other major Australian companies. RASL is also one of only four out of some 60 drug testing labs worldwide chosen as a referee lab by the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities.

GRV is one of RASL’s major clients and already accounts for around a quarter of all the animal sample tests performed at its laboratories. To help RASL deal with an expanded program of greyhound testing, GRV has bought new refrigeration units for RASL (Top Row). Unlike older units that could store samples at minus 20 degrees for only around three months, the new GRV units can each store samples at minus 70 degrees for up to ten years.

With a highly skilled team of around 40 people and $15 million in state-of-the-art equipment, RASL can process greyhound swabs through up to 16 separate drug testing screens that cover stimulants, supplements, steroids, pain killers, peptides, blood doping and more (Bottom Row). Most tests take around two weeks to return a negative result while positive samples are forwarded to an independent accredited laboratory for confirmatory testing and notified to GRV’s Chief Steward for further investigation.

As well as testing for currently prohibited and controlled substances, RASL also develops testing procedures for new and emerging drugs and performance enhancing compounds such as peptide and protein-based doping agents. Its Biological Research Unit, set up in 2012, is the first one of its kind in the world where biochemists and biomedical scientists are developing tests for new doping agents as part of a working drug testing laboratory (Middle Row). Among the Unit’s achievements are an innovative high-throughput screen for a broad range of performance enhancing peptides which is now used for routine testing of race-day samples for Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. And with RASL’s ongoing investment in new technology and skills, the lab is well positioned to stay ahead of the game in keeping greyhound racing as clean and competitive as possible.


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Adrian Scott has been Manager since December 2014, and now he’s settled in we thought it a good time to find out how things are going.

What is your background?Spent the majority of my working life with the Victorian Police Force in a few different locations. Then got involved with the pasture and turf seed industry, we had our own business, after selling that found myself in management roles within the seed industry . I took what I call a sabbatical year to help build our current house that ran into 18 months. My wife told me I had to find some mainstream employment. I’m still trying to work out how I came to get involved in the Greyhound Industry.

Are you more of a country person or a city person at heart and why?Definitely a country boy; born at the Mirboo North Bush Nursing Hospital, it’s now a nursing home and that’s where I might finish. I worked in the inner city in the early part of my working life and couldn’t wait to get to the country to live and work.

When did you start as Manager of the Warragul GRC?I commenced in mid December, 2014. Phil Pryor sat me down at the desk and said you’ve got 3 weeks to prepare for the cup, go to it. He told me once I got through the cup I should be prepared for most things. We still laugh about his last comment.

How did you get into the greyhound racing industry?After we had finished building our house I was conscious that I should find a rewarding fulltime position. I told my wife I was going to return to horse training full time. She locked me out of the house for a week. Seriously, I was starting to look for something and someone from within the industry suggested I have a look at a position that was available at Warragul Greyhound Racing Club as Manager. They thought it would suit me and I would suit the position.

What was it like managing a Warragul Cup?I learnt very quickly from when Phil Pryor sat me in the chair that the cup for most country clubs is a big event, particularly for the committee and staff. It’s an opportunity for them to showcase the club. I’ve been fortunate that for both cups I’ve been involved with most things have fallen into place and we have had good crowds with a good vibe. You are always trying to improve and there are always some aspects you can improve on. With the new marketing team at GRV we have already started to plan for the 2017 cup. The committee has been very supportive of both cups I’ve managed and we have a good team of full time staff along with our casual staff. It makes the job much easier when you know everyone is supporting each other in their role.

When does Warragul generally race?Warragul race every Tuesday night and every Thursday day. We hold arm trials on Wednesday p.m. and Friday a.m. They are generally booked out with 84 trials on both days. It makes for a busy week for everyone at the club

What’s your next big event?The Warragul St Ledger; which most likely will be held in June, the conditions have changed this year and hopefully it will be upgraded with a Group 3 status. We will also promote this with a special social event.

What are the future plans for the Warragul GRC?What we would like to do and what we can actually do is one of the challenges. We are a little unique at Warragul in that we share the facility with seven other user groups, which creates a number of challenges that are not always obvious to everyone. Ideally we would like to improve the facilities in the dining room for patrons and industry participants. From a trainers perspective we would like to be able to provide better facilities to assist trainers better prepare their dogs. That’s a broad approach, obviously the better prepared and trained a dog is the better it races. Good training facilities also impact on the welfare of the dog. That’s now a focus for everyone.

Q & A with Warragul GRC Manager Adrian Scott


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On 12 April, the Victorian Parliament passed the Racing and Other Acts Amendment (Greyhound Racing and Welfare Reform) Bill 2015 which implements many key recommendations made by the Chief Veterinary Officer and the Racing Integrity Commission in their reports on greyhound racing released last year.

Give Greyhound Racing Victoria statutory obligations to promote and improve animal welfare across the industry and to promote and monitor compliance with GRV rules;

Require that at least one member of the GRV board has experience in animal welfare or ethics and that the Racing

Appeals and Disciplinary Board has one independent member with animal welfare or veterinary expertise;

Give the Racing Integrity Commissioner the power to conduct audits of animal welfare compliance by racing

controlling bodies as they relate to racing integrity - and to refer complaints about animal welfare processes

and systems to a relevant government agency;

Make it an offence for anyone acting as a steward, starter, lure driver, judge, promoter or occupier of a ground for a greyhound race that uses an animal as a lure;

Allow GRV to make rules that specifically cover greyhound welfare;

Give GRV Authorised Officers the power to enter premises from one hour before sunrise till one hour after sunset or

at any other time if there is a reasonable belief that the Racing Act 1958 or the rules are being contravened;

Enable GRV Authorised Officers to use information about registered greyhounds and participants to carry out functions

authorised under the Domestic Animal Act 1994;

Allow the Minister for Racing to recommend GRV Board appointments to the Governor in Council if he believes that an individual has the skills, experience

and knowledge to assist the Board; and

Give the Minister the power to appoint an administrator when the Board has failed to competently manage the greyhound racing industry or where it is otherwise in the public interest.

Extend the time limit for bringing forward a prosecution from 12 months to three years.

Give the Minister the power to make a code of practice for keeping GRV registered greyhounds

with non-compliance penalties;

Authorise GRV officers to enforce the greyhound code of practice and to use, or share, some information that they may have obtained through their primary role with GRV;

No longer defines business premises where such greyhounds are kept as a domestic animal business; and

Calls for a $3.50 fee for every GRV registered greyhound whelped after 1 January 2011 to support management and

compliance with the new greyhound code of practice.

THE REFORMS SO FAR...

The amendments to the Racing Act 1958:

The amendments to the Domestic Animal Act 1994:

The amendments to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986:

The Integrity Investigations Unit has just completed the installation of the new case management system. This system will now record all investigations undertaken and briefs of evidence submitted. On the back of this system GRV has created a simple avenue to allow all participants and members of the public to report suspicious activity to the Integrity Unit. There is a button people can click on the GRV website, the Greyhound Care & Standards website and on Fasttrack. All information submitted via an online form is checked on daily for appropriate action.

All information is treated in the strictest confidence and only integrity investigators have access to the information. Whilst anyone can submit anonymous information it is always useful to be able to clarify information received. Further to this, it allows investigators to give feedback. Whilst some information may only be commentary, the best information we can receive is specific, in particular, detailing who might be undertaking an illegal activity, and where and when. Greyhound Racing Victoria is committed to eliminating behaviour that brings the sport into disrepute, but we cannot do it alone and rely on the co-operation of the vast majority who are a credit to the sport.

Being a registered participant with GRV is a privilege and not a right and those who continue to breach the rules will in time be asked to show cause as to why their registration should not be cancelled. In particular, we will be targeting participants who present greyhounds that are detected with prohibited substances.

In the future I also plan to implement National Police checks for all participants who are registered with GRV. This is with a view to stop organised crime from infiltrating the sport. Soon, there will also be a requirement to update photographs on fasttrack that are more than five years old.

The main strength within the Integrity Unit at GRV now is our capability to build on our intelligence database to link and predict criminal trends and associates. We will proactively target participants who continue to exhibit non-compliance with the rules – we won’t be waiting for a breach to occur.

All of our activity is to help ensure a sustainable future for this industry, and I wish you all continued enjoyment in this great sport of Greyhound Racing.

Charlie Bezzina Senior Integrity Manager

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Qualifying TrialsOver the past month qualifying trials which are conducted monthly at Ballarat and Cranbourne have been cancelled pending a review of their operations. This step was taken following a number of recent incidents which place into question the integrity of the conduct of these events, which are currently not run under the control of GRV stewards or officials.

Because greyhounds which compete in qualifying trials are in effect competing in heats for a full stakes final at a licensed race meeting, GRV is concerned that the processes currently adopted for identifying greyhounds and determining results of these heats may not have sufficient oversight. These events also contribute to a greyhound’s official form line which subsequently is used to calculate rankings for entry into races.

GRV is of the view that qualifying trials have a useful role to play in the education and training of greyhounds for racing and should continue to be conducted. However, we believe a more structured approach is required. Commencing from 15 May 2016, all qualifying trial events will be conducted under the control of GRV Stewards and accredited club officials. This will mean the Rules of Race meetings will apply to these events. All trials will be filmed and made available for public viewing in the same way as they are published for race meetings and will include a race call commentary.

Earlier Scratching TimesWe have received a number of requests proposing that the nominated scratching time for race meetings should be at least one hour earlier than the current 8.30am cut-off. The reasoning for the proposal is that an earlier cut-off time would provide additional time for trainers with reserves to know whether they have gained a start. This would avoid those trainers travelling long distances, particularly in hot weather, having to occasionally travel to a race meeting with a reserve that has not gained a start. We are giving this proposal consideration at the moment and would be happy to receive feedback or comments from members on the topic. We will provide advice to participants of any change shortly.

Racing, Wagering & Business Development Monthly Report

Stuart Laing - General Manager, Racing, Wagering & Business Development

NEXT GENERATION: Ashlee TerryBy Molly Haines

24 year old Ashlee Terry is part of the next generation of greyhound trainers and breeders who hold a strong desire to find a home for each and every greyhound to set paw into their kennel.

“I just love the dogs, I couldn’t imagine getting up in the morning and not seeing their faces,” Ashlee explained.

Ashlee has never shied away from the task of rehoming her greyhounds – in fact, Ashlee has a clause when selling her pups, they must be rehomed.

“I keep in constant contact with the people who buy my dogs; it feels good knowing they are looked after. I can’t stand the thought of dogs that I bred not being given the chance at life after racing,”

“I feel a massive sense of achievement after I rehome my dogs,” Ashlee said.

Not all greyhounds are fit for rehoming straight from the racetrack; a transitional period is required for the retired athletes to make it to a couch.

“It’s really important to take them away from the kennel environment to get them used to life as a pet. I have a foster carer who helps give my dogs every chance to be someone’s pet.”

Ashlee doesn’t just have success off the track; she is currently


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The Strategic Communication and Marketing Department has been hard at work in recent times with several key events and campaigns.

The last of the Little Big Days Out were held to great success with big crowds turning out to Warrnambool, Traralgon, Ballarat, Cranbourne and Horsham to enjoy a great day’s entertainment for the whole family.

The carnival atmosphere will continue shortly at Warrnambool with the Warrnambool Cup and Classic both fast approaching on May 4. This is the highlight of the year for the Warrnambool Greyhound Racing Club and the Strategic Communication and Marketing Department has worked particularly hard to ensure this is a big occasion.

Another key focus right across the board has been our Red Dog Run campaign which saw all 13 Victorian clubs partner with the Victorian RSL in the week leading up to Anzac Day. Under this partnership GRV donated $250 to the Victorian RSL every time a dog won a race from the red box. The results were fabulous, with 48 winners wearing the Number 1 rug, raising $12,000 for the Anzac Appeal.

To officially be associated with such an important day in Australia’s history is a great honour for the greyhound racing industry and further highlights GRV’s community engagement.

And while we take great pride in contributing to the community, our primary focus is and always will be the welfare of the dogs before, during and after a dog’s racing career.

There has been reflected in the wide-spread coverage surrounding the 20th anniversary of the Greyhound Adoption Program right across the mainstream media. With some very public negative issues still looming over greyhound racing, it is reassuring that this side of the industry can be portrayed in such a positive light.

Finally, our new-look department has brought in some more key talent, with Stephen Gray (Marketing Manager), Tristan Maagma (Digital Producer) and Troy Iwanyk (Digital Co-ordinator) the latest additions to our dynamic team.

Strategic Communication & Marketing Monthly Report

Louise Martin - General Manager, Strategic Communication & Marketing

enjoying the life of an owner, breeder and trainer with her first litter beginning their journey on the track.

“It’s so rewarding to watch greyhounds you bred yourself grow. They are part of your extended family so you care a lot for them.”

Ashlee first set foot on a race track with her father, Keith, when she was just three weeks old. Keith passed away when Ashlee was 12, leaving a hole in her heart and a burning desire to follow her father’s love of the breed.

“Sometimes it’s hard to remember why I do what I do; we work early mornings, long days and late nights, but I love the dogs and they make me feel close to my Dad, I know he would be very proud of what I have done.”

Like all breeds, Ashlee’s greyhounds get to enjoy ‘play time’ in the yard with either a football or basketball.

“It’s a great way for them to maintain plenty of handling as well as a chance to have a bit of fun.”

Trainers Karen Leek and Andrew Paraskevas have always been around to share their wealth of greyhound knowledge as well as a helping hand, acting as mentors to Ashlee, so with the support of some of Victoria’s most experienced trainers behind her, Ashlee hopes one day to taste group success.

“I would love to win The Group 2 Laurels at Sandown. Money is a minimal factor for me but to win a group race would be life changing.


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GOTBA NewsSandra Reed - President, GOTBA Victoria (pictured).

The greyhound industry has been undergoing significant upheaval recently, resulting in an overwhelming workload for our volunteer committee.

But we continue to work tirelessly on behalf of our members.

We have two committee members on the Code of Practice – Industry Reference Group. The development of the Code of Practice requires industry input so that the best possible outcomes are achieved for all greyhound racing stakeholders. This makes our involvement vital to the process.

We also have a representative on GRV’S Industry Consultation Group, which provides us with an invaluable avenue to draw on our wealth of experience and explain our position on many aspects that affect all involved in the sport.

We are also looking beyond the borders of Victoria, working with the national GOTBA, to help address problems Australia-wide.

All states face the same issues and working together helps strengthen our associations and brings a concerted focus to the major issues.

We have consulted with GRV on many issues, including:

• Local rule changes

• Support for a private adoption organisation based on the American model

• Lures and other incentives to keep dogs chasing keenly

• Track design and surfaces to ensure safety and consistency

• Heat policy

• Breeding

• Participant education.

We have also directed resources into raising our profile on both traditional and social media and to communicating more effectively with politicians.

We continue to represent Victorian greyhound owners, trainers and breeders, as we strive for improvement of the industry and the promotion of animal welfare and respect.

For information on how to become a member of GOTBA Victoria visit www.gotbav.org.au/membership/

You can also find us on Facebook or Twitter. Just search for GOTBAVIC.

Craig Armstead - General Manager Club Development &

Member Services

We are continuing to work closely with Clubs on developing new ideas to make the race day experience as enjoyable and safe as it can be for all participants and attendees. These are some recent developments.

The transporter bus at HealesvilleThe Healesville Club recently purchased a bus for trainers and handlers to transport them from the starting boxes, especially in extreme weather conditions. Cynthia O’Brien, Club Manager, says ‘GRV and the Healesville Club are always focusing on the welfare aspect for the dogs, but it is also important to look after the well-being of our trainers. It is quite a walk to and from the starting boxes. The new bus provides a bit of a relief in cold, wet and hot weather conditions. It will also benefit some of our older trainers and participants with injuries who have problems walking longer distances’.

OHS UpdateGRV and Clubs are committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of all participants, attendees and staff working at Clubs. As part of this commitment we recently had another round of visits by our OHS Consultant, Malcolm Farfor, to all Clubs. ‘There have been a lot of improvements in 2015 at Clubs in terms of OHS’, says Malcolm. ‘Just to mention a few: we have increased First Aid capabilities with dedicated defibrillator units at each Club including the Coursing Clubs, we have improved Emergency Evacuation Planning and capability, and we have had some significant upgrades to facilities and electrical systems. There are further improvements planned for 2016’, he says. We are looking forward to working with Malcolm throughout this year.

Warrnambool The GRV Board recently made the decision to place the Warrnambool Club into administration. I have been appointed interim administrator with the intention to quickly move to a local, independent administrator. The Warrnambool Club remains an ongoing and integral part of the future of the Victorian greyhound industry and the intention is to return to a new local Committee as soon as possible.

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GRV partners with Regional printerThere has been significant change in recent times right throughout the greyhound racing industry and that change has extended to the printing of Greyhound Monthly Victoria.

This edition is the first to have been printed by Prominent Group, a Shepparton based small business that specialises in offset print, digital print and graphic design. Prominent Group uses environmentally friendly paper in all its products.

This shift is in line with Greyhound Racing Victoria’s focus on providing jobs and investing in the economies of rural and regional Victoria.

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The 11th century English King Canute, is best remembered for setting up his throne on a beach to try and hold back the tide to show his subjects that a monarch cannot control everything. But it was another matter entirely when it came to greyhounds.

The breed was well established in England by the time Canute staged his media opportunity on the beach, having been introduced some 500 years earlier from Europe, and were popular and valued across all levels of society with many homes keeping a greyhound or two. The Royal Houses and the nobility hunted with white or parti-coloured greyhounds during the day that were easier to spot if lost and the commoners used black, red, fawn, and brindle dogs that were better camouflaged for hunting at dawn and dusk.

Then around 1016, King Canute proclaimed the Forest Laws banning commoners from hunting on Royal Lands which included some of England’s prime forests and fields, rich with game. Under the laws, any commoner caught hunting in the Royal Forests would be fined and his greyhound confiscated, lamed or killed and that any commoner’s dog, whether a greyhound or not, that was living less than 10 miles from Royal Land would have its tendons cut.

This did not go down well with the commoners and there were frequent clashes between them, court officials and royal game wardens that only got worse as further penalties for keeping greyhounds were introduced by William the Conqueror and successive kings. This turned over the years into a kind of low-level guerrilla conflict, called ‘The Greyhound Wars’ that was fought in the English forests and fields between commoners, outlaws and often brutal and corrupt officials, providing some of the inspiration for the growing legend of Robin Hood.

By the middle of the 14th century the Forest Laws were no longer active and the need to clear new agricultural land of pests like rabbits saw the removal of all restrictions on owning greyhounds and they once again became part of rural life across all classes. Today anyone can own and enjoy a greyhound without having to worry about a King with wet feet coming after them.

A regular look back at the history and heritage of greyhound racing

The Greyhound Wars

Victorians Dominated Sydney’s Biggest Night AgainGolden Easter Egg night - held every year on Easter Saturday at Wentworth Park - is the pinnacle of greyhound racing in New South Wales.

And on March 26, for the seventh year in succession, a Victorian-trained greyhound won the $352,000 Group 1 Golden Easter Egg (520m), with Moreira (Jason Thompson) snaring the $250,000 first prize in 29.77sec.

The other Group 1 on the card also went Victoria’s way, as Toolleen trainer Mark Giddings, at just 22 years of age, steering Lioness Lulu to victory in the $103,000 Association Cup (720m).

Lioness Lulu stopped the clock at 42.21sec with a commanding seven length win, and claimed a $75,000 first prize, which Mark plans to use to purchase his first property.

Team Dailly also had a feature race winner on the card when Marley Bale took out the $34,000 Group 3 Ambrosoli (520m) - which is a Golden Easter Egg consolation race - in 29.60sec, which was the fastest time of the night!

VIC DOMINATION Recent Golden Easer Egg Winners

2016 - Moreira2015 - Fernando Bale

2014 - Tonk2013 - Grigorieva Bale

2012 - Don’t Knocka Him2011 - Radley Bale

2010 - Cosmic Rumble

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BAL Ballarat

BEN Bendigo

CRN Cranbourne

GEL Geelong

HOR Horsham

HVL Healesville

MEA Meadows

SAP Sandown Park

SHP Shepparton

SLE Sale

TRA Traralgon

WGL Warragul

WBL Warrnambool

MEP Meadows

SAN Sandown Park

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DATE TIME SLOT TRACK TITLE OF EVENT DISTANCE WINNER

Fri, 1 Apr

Day HVLMixed 4/5 300 (Females Only) 300 700

S/E Veteran 350 350 660

Twilight WBL Provincial Full Stakes

Night GELGrade 5 520 (Females Only)(Vic Bred Only) 520 1325

Grade 7 Heat 400 400 1325

Sat, 2 Apr

Twilight TRA

Grade 5 595 595 1525

Grade 5 665 665 1525

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 525 (Vic Bred Only) 525 1325

Night MEAShepparton to The Meadows Grade 5 Final 525 (No City Wins) 525 6260

Maiden Final 525 525 5000

Sun, 3 AprDay

HVL Provincial Half Stakes

SAP

Grade 5 No Penalty 595 (250+ Ranking) 595 1525

S/E Veteran 515 515 1325

GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Heat 515 (Vic Bred Only) 515 1325

Maiden Heat 515 515 990

Twilight SLE Provincial Full Stakes

Mon, 4 Apr

Day BAL Rankings+ Meeting Grade 5,6 & 7 390, 450,545 (275+), 660 (250+)

Twilight TRA Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Night SHP Restricted Win Heat 450 (1 - 4 Wins) 450 1325

Tue, 5 Apr

TwilightGEL All Maiden (Half Stakes)

HOR Provincial Full Stakes

Night WGL

GDR Restricted Win 680 (0 - 6 Wins)($2K Bonus) 680 2925

Free For All 460 (Grade 4 or Better) 460 1650

Restricted Win Final 460 (1 - 6 Wins) 460 1650


Wed, 6 Apr

Day MEPGDR Grade 5 600 ($2K Bonus) 600 2925

Grade 5 Heat 525 (No City Wins) 525 1325

Twilight CRN

Above All 2016 CRN Cup Winner S/E Final 520 (0 - 5 Wins)(Vic Bred Only) 520 5000

Special Event 311 (Maidens Ineligible)(Vic Bred Only) 311 1650

Restricted Win Heat 520 (2 - 8 Wins) 520 1325

NightBAL

Dual Distance Grade 5 Final 450 450 1650

Special Event 450 (Vic Bred Only) 450 1650


BEN Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Thu, 7 Apr

Day WGL Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Twilight SHP Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Full Stakes)

Night SAN

GOTBA Cup Grade 5 Final 515 (No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only)(refer to www.gotbav.org.au for details) 515 12000

GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Final 515 (Vic Bred Only) 515 10000

Grade 5 Heat 715 715 5750

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BAL Ballarat

BEN Bendigo

CRN Cranbourne

GEL Geelong

HOR Horsham

HVL Healesville

MEA Meadows

SAP Sandown Park

SHP Shepparton

SLE Sale

TRA Traralgon

WGL Warragul

WBL Warrnambool

MEP Meadows

SAN Sandown Park

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Thu, 7 Apr Night

SANMaiden Final 515 515 5000

Ron Nestor Memorial Grade 5 Heat 515 (MEA 525 SAN 515)(Max 32)(Must be Grade 5 at MEA & SAN)(Final at MEA) 515 5000

WBL

Restricted Win 650 (1 - 4 Wins) 650 1525


Grade 6 Heat 390 390 1325

Fri, 8 Apr

Day SLE

Special Event 650 (275+ Ranking) 650 1895

S/E Heat 440 (275+ Ranking) 440 1650

S/E Heat 520 (275+ Ranking) 520 1650

Twilight BEN Provincial Full Stakes

Night GEL

Special Event 460 (Females Only) 460 1650

Grade 7 Final 400 400 1650


Mixed 4/5 Heat 520 520 1405

Sat, 9 AprTwilight TRA

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 525 (Vic Bred Only) 525 3050

GDR Mixed 4/5 595 ($2K Bonus) 595 3015


Night MEA Ron Nestor Memorial Grade 5 Heat 525 (MEA 525 SAN 515)(Max 32)(Must be Grade 5 at MEA & SAN)(Final at MEA) 525 5000

Sun, 10 Apr

Day

BEN Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

SAP

Novice Heat 595 (Maiden & 1 Win) 595 1525



Twilight SLESpecial Event 440 (Vic Bred Only) 440 1650


Mon, 11 Apr

Day BAL Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)


Night SHP

GDR Special Event 650 ($2K Bonus) 650 3295


Restricted Win Final 450 (1 - 4 Wins) 450 1650

Tue, 12 Apr

TwilightGEL Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

HOR Provincial Full Stakes

Night WGLMaiden Final 460 460 1325

Restricted Win 400 (1 - 3 Wins)(Vic Bred Only) 400 1325

Wed, 13 Apr

Day MEP

Damsels Dash Special Event 525 (Females Only) 525 1650



Twilight BEN Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Night BALGrade 5 Heat 450 450 1325


Night CRNRestricted Win Final 520 (2 - 8 Wins) 520 3000


Thu, 14 Apr


Twilight SHP Rankings+ Meeting Grade 5,6 & 7 390, 450 (300+), 650 (250+)

Night

SAN

Grade 5 Final 715 715 12000

Novice Final 595 (Maiden & 1 Win) 595 7200


WBLGRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 450 (Vic Bred Only) 450 3050

Grade 6 Final 390 390 1650

Fri, 15 Apr

Day WBL Restricted Win 650 (1 - 4 Wins) 650 1525

Twilight BENGDR Restricted Win 660 (0 - 6 Wins)($2K Bonus) 660 2925


Night GEL

Mixed 4/5 Final 520 520 1650

S/E Veteran 400 400 1325

Maiden 596 596 1140

Sat, 16 Apr

Twilight TRARestricted Win Heat 525 (1 - 6 Wins) 525 1325


Night MEA

Ron Nestor Memorial Grade 5 Final 525 (MEA 525 SAN 515)(Max 32)(Must be Grade 5 at MEA & SAN)(Final at MEA) 525 12000

Grade 5 Final 525 (No City Wins) 525 6260

Grade 5 Heat 525 (Vic Bred Only) 525 5000

Sun, 17 Apr Day HVL

Mixed 4/5 350 (Females Only) 350 700


S/E Veteran 350 350 660

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BEN Bendigo

CRN Cranbourne

GEL Geelong

HOR Horsham

HVL Healesville

MEA Meadows

SAP Sandown Park

SHP Shepparton

SLE Sale

TRA Traralgon

WGL Warragul

WBL Warrnambool

MEP Meadows

SAN Sandown Park

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Sun, 17 Apr

Day

HVL Novice Heat 350 (Maiden & 1 Win) 350 660

SAP


Grade 5 515 (Females Only) 515 1325

S/E Veteran 515 515 1325

Twilight SLE


S/E Final 440 (275+ Ranking) 440 1650

S/E Final 520 (275+ Ranking) 520 1650

Grade 5 Heat 520 520 1325

Restricted Win Heat 440 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only) 440 1325

Mon, 18 Apr


Twilight TRA All Maiden (Half Stakes)

Night SHP Provincial Full Stakes

Tue, 19 AprTwilight

GEL Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

WBL Warrnambool Classic S/E Heat 450 (Whelped on/after 1/7/2013)(Nominate Through Warrnambool Club, Conditions Apply) 450 3000

Night WGL Provincial Full Stakes

Wed, 20 Apr

Day MEP




Twilight BEN Rankings+ Meeting Grade 5,6 & 7 425,500 (275+), 660 (250+)

NightCRN


GDR Mixed 4/5 699 ($2K Bonus) 699 3015

Winning Post Photographics and Supplies Grade 5 Heat 520 520 1325

WBL Warrnambool Classic S/E Heat 450 (Whelped on/after 1/7/2013)(Nominate Through Warrnambool Club, Conditions Apply) 450 3000

Thu, 21 Apr


Twilight SHP Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Night

BAL


Grade 5 Final 450 450 1650

Mixed 6/7 660 660 1525

Maiden 450 (Females Only) 450 990

SAN


Special Event 595 595 7200

Special Event 715 715 7200

Fri, 22 Apr

Day HOR Provincial Full Stakes

Twilight BEN Restricted Win Final 425 (2 - 6 Wins) 425 1650

Night GEL Provincial Full Stakes

Sat, 23 Apr

Twilight TRARestricted Win Final 525 (1 - 6 Wins) 525 1650


Night MEAGrade 5 Final 525 (Vic Bred Only) 525 12000


Sun, 24 Apr

Day

HVL


ANZAC Sprint - Special Event 350 350 1700

Novice Final 350 (Maiden & 1 Win) 350 825

S/E Veteran 300 300 660

SAP



GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 515 (Vic Bred Only) 515 990

Twilight SLE

Grade 5 Final 520 520 1650

Restricted Win Final 440 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only) 440 1650

GRV VIC BRED Series - Distance Restricted Win Heat 650 (0 - 6 Wins)(No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only) 650 1525

S/E Veteran 440 440 1325

Mon, 25 Apr



Night SHPMixed 6/7 650 650 1525


Tue, 26 Apr

Twilight GEL Rankings+ Meeting Grade 5,6 & 7 400, 460 (300+), 520 (275+), 596,680 (250+)

Twilight HOR

Restricted Win 570 (0 - 4 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 570 1525

Grade 5 410 (275+ Ranking) 410 1325

Grade 5 480 (275+ Ranking) 480 1325

Mixed 6/7 410 (275+ Ranking) 410 1325

Twilight HOR Mixed 6/7 480 (275+ Ranking) 480 1325

Night WGL Grade 5 680 680 1525

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BEN Bendigo

CRN Cranbourne

GEL Geelong

HOR Horsham

HVL Healesville

MEA Meadows

SAP Sandown Park

SHP Shepparton

SLE Sale

TRA Traralgon

WGL Warragul

WBL Warrnambool

MEP Meadows

SAN Sandown Park

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Tue, 26 Apr Night WGLGrade 5 Heat 460 460 1325

Grade 7 Heat 460 460 1325

Wed, 27 Apr

Day MEP





Night

CRNWinning Post Photographics and Supplies Grade 5 Final 520 520 3000

GRV VIC BRED Series - Distance S/E Heat 699 (Less Than $25000)(Vic Bred Only) 699 1895

WBLWarrnambool Cup S/E Heat 450 450 5000

Warrnambool Classic S/E Semi Final 450 (Whelped on/after 1/7/2013)(Nominate Through Warrnambool Club, Conditions Apply) 450 3000

Thu, 28 Apr



NightBAL Provincial Full Stakes

SAN Metropolitan Full Stakes

Fri, 29 Apr

Day HOR Special Event 570 570 1895

Twilight BENBendigo Roses S/E Heat 425 (Females Only)(Whelped on/after 1/2/2014) 425 1650

Grade 5 500 (Vic Bred Only) 500 1325

Night GELSpecial Event 520 (Vic Bred Only) 520 1650

Maiden Heat 400 (Vic Bred Only) 400 990

Sat, 30 Apr

Twilight TRA

Traralgon Distance Cup Special Event 665 665 7000


GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 525 (1 - 4 Wins)(1 - 14 Starts)(Vic Bred Only) 525 1325


Night MEASpecial Event 600 600 7200


Sun, 1 MayDay

HVLRodney Thorneycroft Memorial - GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 350 (Vic Bred Only) 350 1000

S/E Veteran 300 300 660

SAP

GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Semi Final 515 (Vic Bred Only) 515 5000


S/E Veteran 515 515 1325

Grade 5 515 (Females Only) 515 1325

Twilight SLE GRV VIC BRED Series - Distance Restricted Win Final 650 (0 - 6 Wins)(No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only) 650 5000

Mon, 2 May

Day BAL All Maiden (Half Stakes)


Night SHP GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 450 (Vic Bred Only) 450 3050

Tue, 3 May


HOR Mixed 6/7 Heat 410 410 1325

Night WGL

Grade 7 Final 460 460 1650

Grade 5 Final 460 460 1650

Restricted Win Heat 460 (Females Only)(1 - 4 Wins) 460 1325

Maiden 460 (Vic Bred Only) 460 990

Wed, 4 May

Day MEPDamsels Dash Grade 5 Heat 525 (Females Only) 525 1325



Night

CRN

GRV VIC BRED Series - Distance S/E Final 699 (Less Than $25000)(Vic Bred Only) 699 5000

Grade 6 Heat 520 520 1325

Restricted Win 311 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only) 311 1325

WBL

Warrnambool Classic S/E Group 2 450 (Whelped on/after 1/7/2013)(Nominate Through Warrnambool Club, Conditions Apply) 450 75000

Warrnambool Cup S/E Group 2 450 450 47000

Stan Lake Memorial Special Event 450 450 7500

GDR Mixed 4/5 650 ($2K Bonus) 650 3015

Thu, 5 May


Twilight SHP Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Full Stakes)

Night BAL



S/E Veteran 390 390 1325

Thu, 5 May Night SAN

Lizrene S/E Group 3 715 715 25000

The Racecallers S/E Group 3 595 595 25000

Bill Collins Speed Star S/E Group 3 515 (8 Fastest greyhounds at SAN/SAP since 1/2/16. See sandowngreyhounds.com.au for info) 515 25000

GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Final 515 (Vic Bred Only) 515 12000

Fri, 6 May Day SLE GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 440 (Vic Bred Only) 440 990

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BEN Bendigo

CRN Cranbourne

GEL Geelong

HOR Horsham

HVL Healesville

MEA Meadows

SAP Sandown Park

SHP Shepparton

SLE Sale

TRA Traralgon

WGL Warragul

WBL Warrnambool

MEP Meadows

SAN Sandown Park

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Fri, 6 May

Twilight BENBendigo Roses S/E Final 425 (Females Only)(Whelped on/after 1/2/2014) 425 5000


Night GEL

Beckley Park Cannonball Sprint S/E Heat 400 (Bonus to Geelong Greyhound Club Members. See geelong.grv.org.au for detail.) 400 1650


Maiden Final 400 (Vic Bred Only) 400 1325

Sat, 7 May

Twilight TRA

GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Final 525 (1 - 4 Wins)(1 - 14 Starts)(Vic Bred Only) 525 4000

Grade 5 595 595 1525

Grade 5 Heat 395 395 1325


Night MEAGrade 5 Final 725 (No City Wins) 725 7200

Grade 5 Heat 525 525 5000

Sun, 8 MayDay

HVLRodney Thorneycroft Memorial - GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 350 (Vic Bred Only) 350 2225

Mother's Day Sprint Mixed 6/7 350 (Lady Trainers Only)(3 Month Domiciled Rule Applies) 350 1000

SAP


Grade 5 515 (Females Only)(No City Wins) 515 1325

S/E Veteran 515 515 1325

Twilight SLE Provincial Full Stakes

Mon, 9 May



Night SHP Maiden Heat 390 390 990

Tue, 10 May

Twilight GEL

Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Mixed 6/7 Final 410 410 1650


Night WGLRestricted Win Final 460 (Females Only)(1 - 4 Wins) 460 1650


Wed, 11 May

Day MEP

GDR Novice Grade 7 725 ($2K Bonus)(Maiden & 1 Win) 725 2925




Night

BAL GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 450 (Vic Bred Only) 450 990

CRN

Grade 6 Final 520 520 1650



Thu, 12 May



NightSAN

Sapphire Crown S/E Heat 515 (Females Only)(Maidens Ineligible)(Max. 32) 515 7000

Harrison Dawson S/E Heat 515 (Dogs Only)(Maidens Ineligible)(Max. 32) 515 7000

WBL Provincial Full Stakes

Fri, 13 May

Day HVLHealesville Oaks - S/E Heat 350 (Females Only)(Whelped on/after 1/12/2013) 350 825

S/E Veteran 350 350 660

Twilight BEN


Free For All 425 (Females Only)(Grade 4 or Better) 425 1650


Night GEL

Beckley Park Cannonball Sprint S/E Final 400 (Bonus to Geelong Greyhound Club Members. See geelong.grv.org.au for detail.) 400 5000

GDR Special Event 596 ($2K Bonus) 596 3295

Grade 5 Heat 460 (Females Only) 460 1325

Sat, 14 May

Twilight TRA

Grade 5 Final 395 395 1650

Grade 5 665 665 1525

Grade 5 Heat 525 525 1325

Maiden Heat 395 (Vic Bred Only) 395 990

Night MEA

Grade 5 Final 525 525 12000


Damsels Dash Grade 5 Final 525 (Females Only) 525 6260

Grade 5 Heat 600 600 5750

Sun, 15 May

DayHVL

Healesville Derby - S/E Heat 350 (Dogs Only)(Whelped on/after 1/12/2013) 350 825

S/E Veteran 300 (Females Only) 300 660

SAP Grade 5 Heat 515 (No City Wins) 515 1325

Twilight SLE

GDR Mixed 4/5 650 ($2K Bonus) 650 3015

Mixed 4/5 520 (Vic Bred Only) 520 1405


Mon, 16 May Day BAL Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

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BEN Bendigo

CRN Cranbourne

GEL Geelong

HOR Horsham

HVL Healesville

MEA Meadows

SAP Sandown Park

SHP Shepparton

SLE Sale

TRA Traralgon

WGL Warragul

WBL Warrnambool

MEP Meadows

SAN Sandown Park

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Mon, 16 May


Night SHP


Grade 5 Heat 450 450 1325

Restricted Win Heat 450 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only) 450 1325


Tue, 17 May


HOR Doug Hughes Memorial - Grade 5 Heat 480 480 1325

Night WGL




Wed, 18 May

Day MEP Maiden Heat 525 525 990


Night

BAL

Mixed 6/7 660 660 1525


Carmichael/Howell Memorial Grade 5 Heat 545 545 1325

CRNGDR Mixed 4/5 699 ($2K Bonus) 699 3015


Thu, 19 May


Twilight SHP All Maiden (Half Stakes)

NightSAN

Sapphire Crown S/E Group 1 515 (Females Only)(Maidens Ineligible)(Max. 32) 515 100000

Harrison Dawson S/E Group 1 515 (Dogs Only)(Maidens Ineligible)(Max. 32) 515 100000

Sandown Cup S/E Heat 715 (Maidens Ineligible) 715 8000


WBL WBL Classic Bonus S/E Heat 450 (For 2016 WBL Classic nominated Greyhounds. Classic placegetters inelig.) 450 1650

Fri, 20 May

Day WBL WBL Classic Bonus Maiden Heat 450 (For 2016 WBL Classic nominated Greyhounds. Classic placegetters inelig.) 450 990

Twilight BENMaiden Final 500 500 1325


Night GEL Grade 5 Final 460 (Females Only) 460 1650

Sat, 21 May

Twilight TRA


Grade 5 Final 525 525 1650

Maiden Final 395 (Vic Bred Only) 395 1325

Night MEAGrade 5 Final 600 600 12000


Sun, 22 May

Day

HVL

Healesville Oaks - S/E Final 350 (Females Only)(Whelped on/after 1/12/2013) 350 7000

Healesville Derby - S/E Final 350 (Dogs Only)(Whelped on/after 1/12/2013) 350 7000


SAPSpecial Event 515 (Females Only) 515 1650

S/E Veteran 515 515 1325

Twilight SLE



Maiden 650 650 1140

Mon, 23 May



Night SHPGrade 5 Final 450 450 1650

Restricted Win Final 450 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only) 450 1650

Tue, 24 May

Twilight


HORDoug Hughes Memorial - Grade 5 Final 480 480 1650


Night WGL


S/E Veteran 400 400 1325


Wed, 25 MayDay MEP


Novice Grade 7 525 (Maiden & 1 Win) 525 1325

Twilight BEN All Maiden (Half Stakes)

Wed, 25 May NightBAL


Carmichael/Howell Memorial Grade 5 Final 545 545 5500

Special Event 450 (Females Only) 450 1650

CRN GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 520 (Vic Bred Only) 520 3050

Thu, 26 May



Night SAN Sandown Cup S/E Group 1 715 (Maidens Ineligible) 715 175000

MAY


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BEN Bendigo

CRN Cranbourne

GEL Geelong

HOR Horsham

HVL Healesville

MEA Meadows

SAP Sandown Park

SHP Shepparton

SLE Sale

TRA Traralgon

WGL Warragul

WBL Warrnambool

MEP Meadows

SAN Sandown Park

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Thu, 26 May Night

SANCup Night Stayers Group Listed 715 715 15000

Cup Night Sprint Group Listed 515 515 15000

WBL

WBL Classic Bonus S/E Final 450 (For 2016 WBL Classic nominated Greyhounds. Classic placegetters inelig. 450 5000

WBL Classic Bonus Maiden Final 450 (For 2016 WBL Classic nominated Greyhounds. Classic placegetters inelig.) 450 2000

Mixed 6/7 650 650 1525


Fri, 27 May

Day HOR Special Event 570 570 1895

Twilight BEN GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Final 425 (Vic Bred Only) 425 4000

Night GEL Debutant Maiden Heat 460 (0 - 0 Starts)(Vic Bred Only) 460 990

Sat, 28 May

Morning BALMaiden Qualifying Heat 450 450 0

Maiden Qualifying Heat 390 390 0

Twilight TRA





Night MEA Maiden Final 525 525 5000

Sun, 29 May

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HVLMaiden Final 350 350 660

Veterans Heat 350 350 660

SAPGDR Special Event 595 ($2K Bonus) 595 3295


Twilight SLEEl Grand Senor Classic S/E Heat 440 (Whelped on/after 1/1/2014) 440 1650


Mon, 30 May



Night SHPShepparton to The Meadows Grade 5 Heat 450 (No City Wins) 450 1325

Grade 6 Heat 450 450 1325

Tue, 31 MayTwilight


HORRestricted Win Final 480 (1 - 4 Wins) 480 1650


Night WGL GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Final 460 (Vic Bred Only) 460 7500

MAY

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APRIL / MAY 2016

RACING STATISTICS - February 2016

Marring: 14

Fail To Chase: 22

Satisfactory Trials Cleared: 36

Satisfactory Trials Not Cleared: 7

SWABS 775

Race Meeting Swabs: 652

Out of Competition Swabs: 120

Elective 3

Positive Swab Results: 4

Kennel Inspections Total 131

No Person Home 32

RACING STATISTICS - March 2016

Marring: 7

Fail To Chase: 29

Satisfactory Trials Cleared: 40

Satisfactory Trials Not Cleared: 6

SWABS 967

Race Meeting Swabs: 787

Out of Competition Swabs: 176

Elective 2

Positive Swab Results: 13

Kennel Inspections Total 139

No Person Home 21

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS &

INTEGRITY DEPARTMENT

March / April Activity Report

RADB HEARINGS CONCLUDED –

Prohibited Substances

Colin Dalton - Failing to present the greyhound ‘As Sweet As’ free of any prohibited substance (Morphine & Codeine) for an event at the Healesville GRC held on 20th September 2016. Hearing held 25 February 2016. The RADB determined that Mr. Dalton was guilty as charged and disqualified him for 3 months with 1 month suspended (for 12 months pending no further breaches of GAR83 during this 12 month period) effective 25th February 2016.

Brian Brown - Failing to present the greyhound ‘Shout Out Loud’ free of any prohibited substance (Oxycodone & oxymorphone) for an event at The Meadows held on 7 November 2015. Hearing held 22 March 2016. The RADB determined that Mr. Brown was guilty as charged and disqualified him for two years (with 1 year suspended, subject to no further breach of any rule relating to the treatment of greyhounds within his care and custody).

Michael Bird - Failing to present the greyhound ‘Outlaw Clyde’ free of any prohibited substance (Diclofenac) for an event at the Ballarat GRC held on 18 February 2016. Hearing held 22 March 2016. The RADB determined that Mr. Bird was guilty as charged and disqualified him for a period of one month (wholly suspended subject to there being no further breaches of any rule relating to the treatment and care of greyhounds within his care and custody during the next 12 months) and a fine of $1,000.

VCAT HEARINGS CONCLUDED

Bradley Keel - Appeal held 25 February 2016 re previously reported RADB decision (Welfare breach - Tooradin Trial Track video). GRV appealed the wholly suspended 18 month disqualification - VCAT disqualified Mr Keel for 18 months (15 months suspended for 3 years) and fined $750.

Jennifer Gill – Appeal held 4 March 2016 re previously reported RADB decision (prohibited substance). VCAT affirmed the original RADB decision

Shane Taylor – Appeal held 31 March 2016 re previously reported RADB decision (prohibited substance) VCAT affirmed the original RADB decision

From time to time the GRV Integrity department releases important information in relation to new policies, guidelines and any other ‘Steward’ related matters.

This information can be found on the FastTrack website under the ‘Stewards’ tab and then selecting the ‘General Alerts’ page.

POSITIVE SWABS SWABS TAKEN


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SIRE DAM WHELPED DESCRIPTION BREEDER SUBURB TELEPHONE FS FACILITY

BANJO BOY

COSMIC AFFAIR Apr 16, 2016 5 Males 2 Females MARION CLAY LANG LANG 0419 559 738

HOPE TO SALUTE Mar 14, 2016 3 Males 3 Females TRISTAN DALES HASTINGS 0474956734 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

PRINCESS SAGE Mar 24, 2016 3 Males 4 Females DAVID WILLCOCKS DANDENONG NORTH 0434639599

BARCIA BALE

BORN ALI Mar 08, 2016 4 Males 2 Females NOEL MUGAVIN WARRNAMBOOL 03 5562 2466 THE VET GROUP

EVIE JANE Apr 19, 2016 2 Males 3 FemalesDAVROB (SYN)

KOO WEE RUP 03 5942 6162 WALNUT VETERINARY CLINICROBERT CUMMINGS

IMA PEARL Mar 01, 2016 3 Males 5 Females SEAN CACHIA ANAKIE 0400 332 046 CRAIGIEBURN ANIMAL HOSPITAL

TOP CHIC Apr 20, 2016 4 Females GAVIN CLIFTON NIlma North 0407 727 967 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

TOTAL FOX Mar 27, 2016 2 Males 2 Females KRISTY ABEY HUNTLY 0425 003 059 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE

BEKIM BALE CAIRNLEA ELLIE Mar 24, 2016 4 Males 4 Females PETER HUBBARD Grassmere 0429 992 625 THE VET GROUP

BELLA INFRARED CAIRNLEA LAYLA Mar 08, 2016 3 Males 6 Females PETER HUBBARD Grassmere 0429 992 625 THE VET GROUP

BIG DADDY COOL YO GABBA GABBA Mar 09, 2016 3 Males 4 Females DONNA CRAIG HEATHCOTE 03 5433 3355 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE

BLACK MAGIC OPAL SO LIKE SAL Mar 23, 2016 3 Males 5 FemalesSooty Park (SYN)

MAFFRA 0423 069 966 MAFFRA VETERINARY CENTREKATE GIESCHEN

BLUE LORIAN PATH TO HOPE Feb 10, 2016 4 Males 2 Females JANINE WALKER ARCADIA SOUTH 0427 588 244 CRAIGIEBURN ANIMAL HOSPITAL

CAPE HAWKE CRYMELON MISS Apr 22, 2016 6 Males 3 FemalesCRYMELON KENNELS (SYN)

WARRACKNABEAL 0419 006 676 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTREIAN BIBBY

COSMIC CHIEF

CRUISE ON Mar 03, 2016 5 Males 6 FemalesTAMBO (SYN)

DENISON 0419 354 176 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINICJENNIFER ROWLEY

ORIENTAL LILLY Mar 11, 2016 1 Males 2 Females LEGIN (SYN) 0447 635 572 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE

NIGEL HEBART MOUNT ELIZA

COSMIC RUMBLE

HONEY SHOLTZ Apr 03, 2016 1 Males DAVID TORR EAGLEHAWK 0418 985 971 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE

MISS HARMONY Mar 04, 2016 4 Males 2 FemalesWHAT FOUR (SYN)

CAMPERDOWN 0439 933 863 TERANG VETERINARY CLINICRAYMOND BREWER

SELECT OCTANE Mar 01, 2016 2 Males DARREN BAIN ROWVILLE 0411 139 213 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

DESTINI FIREBALL FOXY BLING Mar 02, 2016 4 Males 2 Females DAVID WILLCOCKS DANDENONG NORTH 0434639599 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

DON'T KNOCKA HIM PAGANI BRIDIE Mar 17, 2016 6 Males 3 Females JANINE WALKER ARCADIA SOUTH 0427 588 244 CRAIGIEBURN ANIMAL HOSPITAL

DYNA DOUBLE ONE

FIREBALL FURY Mar 31, 2016 2 Males 1 Females MATHEW WRIGHT ALLANSFORD 0438 044 719 TERANG VETERINARY CLINIC

FLAMING ATHENA Apr 11, 2016 6 Males 5 Females PETER HAZELWOOD HEATHCOTE 0409 591 098 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE

KALDEN BLANCO Apr 06, 2016 1 Males 1 Females ANDREA GURRY NHILL 0412 749 386 ADELAIDE PLAINS VET SURGERY

KIRABILLI DARCY Apr 14, 2016 1 Males 1 Females ANDREA GURRY NHILL 0412 749 386 ADELAIDE PLAINS VET SURGERY

MAJESTIC SEINE Mar 01, 2016 2 Males 2 Females DAVID KIRK MELTON WEST 0417056576 CRAIGIEBURN ANIMAL HOSPITAL

MEPUNGA JAYELLE Mar 18, 2016 5 Males 1 Females GARRY ANDERS KOROIT 0408 529 991 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE

SECRETARY BIRD Feb 27, 2016 3 Males 5 Females JANRAY LODGE (SYN) 0427 588 244 CRAIGIEBURN ANIMAL HOSPITAL

WEST ON MIFFY Mar 22, 2016 2 Males 6 Females ZORAN ALEKSOV BROOKFIELD 0438 677 670 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

DYNA TRON SHE'S OUR CAVIAR Mar 14, 2016 4 Males 3 FemalesNUGENES (SYN)

WUNGHNU 0428 622 012 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTREDEAN BAKER

DYNA VILLA MIZZY MALDINI Apr 05, 2016 6 Males 5 Females SINDY COLPOYS WARNEET 0400 318 408 CRAIGIEBURN ANIMAL HOSPITAL

LATEST LITTERS

WHELPING REPORT


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SIRE DAM WHELPED DESCRIPTION BREEDER SUBURB TELEPHONE FS FACILITY

ECHELON SIYAN'S VIXEN Mar 11, 2016 5 Males 3 Females DAVID HILLS TARADALE 0425 742 077

FABREGAS BUBBLES DEVERE Mar 05, 2016 4 Males 4 FemalesBEV AND DANIEL (SYN)

TOOLLEEN 0448 215 464 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTREBEVERLEY PELL

FERNANDO BALE

CREATIVE VI Mar 20, 2016 4 Males 4 FemalesPODMORE PODMORE (SYN)

PEARCEDALE 0437 263 799 WALNUT VETERINARY CLINICNARELLE PODMORE

GOLDEN MELENI Mar 04, 2016 3 Males 5 FemalesMARLIE (SYN)

GLADYSDALE 0407 661 552 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINICJULIE GRINDLEY

MAGIC DIVA Apr 08, 2016 5 Males 1 Females NADINE BROWN LARA 0410528022 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

STEALTHY RHYTHM Mar 18, 2016 1 Males 7 Females MARK BOYCE DANDENONG NORTH 0408 078 709 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

WHY NOT BEV Mar 01, 2016 5 Males 3 Females GAIL CARTER DEVON MEADOWS 0415 124 205 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

ZELEMAR PACE Apr 01, 2016 4 Males 2 Females ROBERT CRAWFORD PEARCEDALE 0416 007 198 WALNUT VETERINARY CLINIC

FULL CIRCLE LA LUCINA Mar 17, 2016 1 Males 6 Females JEANETTE SPRUYT Glenorchy 0466 014 961

GENERAL DESTINI MOTIVATOR MISSY Mar 25, 2016 4 Males 4 FemalesRIVERWALK (SYN)

LETHBRIDGE 0488 270 888 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINICEMILIO RINALDI

HOSTILE NOXLEE Mar 30, 2016 2 Males 6 Females RYAN PEARCE PRESTON 0411 062 407

JAGGER SWAGGER MAL'S WEETBIX Mar 20, 2016 5 Males BARBARA BREEN toolamba 0425 789 550

KAYDA SHAE WITCH'S POTION Apr 22, 2016 4 Males 4 Females GEORGE FARRUGIA ESSENDON 0418 883 843

KELSOS FUSILEER BLONDE OASIS Mar 05, 2016 5 Males 4 FemalesROYCE AND JOSH KEIRL (SYN)

TOOLLEEN 0430 025 547 CRAIGIEBURN ANIMAL HOSPITALROYCE KEIRL

KEYSER SOZE JANRAY ARCADIA Jan 23, 2016 4 Males 3 Females JANINE WALKER ARCADIA SOUTH 0427 588 244

KILTY LAD MACALISTER BELLE Mar 22, 2016 3 Males 2 Females LEIGH JENNINGS MAFFRA 0418 593 693 MAFFRA VETERINARY CENTRE

KINLOCH BRAE TO SEVEN ELEVEN Apr 22, 2016 4 Males 2 Females SHARON WELLS NAGAMBIE 0411 787 159 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE

KIOWA PRODUCER YOKO Mar 10, 2016 5 Males 2 Females JOHN CARR DEVON MEADOWS 0431 945 996 WALNUT VETERINARY CLINIC

KNOCKA NORRIS CAPTIVATING Mar 23, 2016 4 Males 4 FemalesSEE THE DREAM (SYN)

CANTERBURY 0418 103 147 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINICSERGIO BUCCILLI

LONESOME CRY GO GO ZARBO Mar 30, 2016 5 Males 1 Females SHARON WELLS NAGAMBIE 0411 787 159 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE

MAGIC SPRITE

BOGIE CLASSIC Apr 08, 2016 3 Males 1 Females STEVEN VAN OIRSCHOT DEVON MEADOWS 0413 388 424 CRAIGIEBURN ANIMAL HOSPITAL

JOSIE BALE Mar 01, 2016 2 Males 9 FemalesRENEGADE (SYN)

DEVON MEADOWS 0409 545 193 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINICBRADLEY HILL

REAL BREW Apr 13, 2016 2 Males 2 FemalesBREWERS GROUP (SYN)

CAMPERDOWN 0439 933 863 TERANG VETERINARY CLINICRAYMOND BREWER

MY BRO FABIO

AM I EVIL Mar 17, 2016 4 Males 5 Females BRADLEY HOOKE Huntly 0401 804 172 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE

BAMBINA Mar 01, 2016 6 Males 4 Females BETHANY DAPIRAN NORTHWOOD 0450 178 856 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE

DYNA PING Apr 05, 2016 5 Males 1 Females LIZ ROWE BAIRNSDALE 0439166165 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

LEVER FOOTPRINT Mar 04, 2016 7 Males 4 Females SEAN CACHIA ANAKIE 0400 332 046 CRAIGIEBURN ANIMAL HOSPITAL

SHIRAZ MONELLI Apr 28, 2016 3 Males 5 FemalesPETER AND SHARA (SYN)

RUSHWORTH 0408 158 897 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTREPETER CULLIE

NOLEN

FIERY ANN Mar 31, 2016 7 Males 4 FemalesGT FAST (SYN)

MELBOURNE 0426 506 498TONY GORDON

SHEZA WEETBIX Mar 10, 2016 5 Males 5 Females BARBARA BREEN toolamba 0425 789 550

TALIRA Apr 18, 2016 4 Males 4 Females JOHN CHIRCOP LAKE GARDENS 0412 800 581

PARADISE MADISON NOELA'S DREAM Mar 16, 2016 3 Males 2 Females ALAN HINCHCLIFFE KYABRAM 0412 389 290 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE

PREMIER BOLONEY VILIA Mar 11, 2016 1 Males 4 FemalesTAMBO (SYN)

DENISON 0419 354 176JENNIFER ROWLEY

PREMIER FANTASY CYNOSURE Mar 15, 2016 7 Males 3 Females ROBERT CRAWFORD PEARCEDALE 0416 007 198 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

SPEED SERIES EAGER TO GO Apr 04, 2016 2 Males 8 Females MICHAEL HURLEY WANGARATTA SOUTH 0401 209 398

STAGGER MAYWYN'S BELLE Mar 12, 2016 3 Males 7 Females GRAHAM AUSTIN EAGLEHAWK 0407 467 131

TAYLORS SKY LOOBY LU Apr 25, 2016 6 Males 6 Females JOHN TOYE ARARAT 0401 689 900 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE

VEE MAN VANENALA'S HEART Mar 10, 2016 2 Males 4 Females ROBERT HANDYSIDE MURTOA 0448 212 461 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE

PROCTOR RULES Mar 26, 2016 5 Males 5 Females ROBERT PROCTOR CROWLANDS 0432 047 278 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE

WALK HARD CANDY SPICE Apr 18, 2016 2 Males 2 FemalesWE'RE ALL MATES (SYN)

NIlma North 0407 727 967GAVIN CLIFTON

WHERE'S PEDRO BUTTERFLY BLING Apr 13, 2016 3 Males 3 Females NICOLAS BELTRAN BERWICK 0423 145 132 WALNUT VETERINARY CLINIC

ZULU ZEUS GYPSY BLING Mar 02, 2016 1 Males 2 Females NICOLE STANLEY PORTLAND 0400072095 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC


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MaggieD.O.B: 24/01/2014 Race name: TEAR AWAY GUY

You won't be able to tear away from this Guy when you meet him! He is a lovely, playful and

affectionate dog who can sometimes forget his size! His favourite thing is to zoom around the yard playing with everyone he meets! He'd suit living in a family with school aged kids.

MAGGIE IS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION NOW!

ZorroD.O.B: 25/09/2013

Zorro is a young dog who just wants to play! He can be puppyish at times and he is looking for a canine friend that he can play with in his

adoptive home. He is a friendly dog who might go well in a home with school age children. Zorro is NOT cat friendly.

ZORRO IS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION NOW!All greyhounds adopted from GAP are de-sexed, vaccinated, micro-chipped, wormed, and health checked. During the foster process they quickly and easily make the transition from being a racing animal to pet. Such is the stringent nature of the GAP assessment processes that the Victorian government legislates that greyhounds successfully passing through GAP no longer have to be muzzled in public.

To enter a greyhound in for a GAP pre-entry assessment, owners and trainers must ring GAP on 5799 0166 to book their greyhounds a place.

Each individual will have the opportunity to book up to three greyhounds per session. It is advised that owners and trainers ensure they are aware of the times, dates and locations that bookings are being taken, as spots are limited per session. Please refer to schedule.

298 Goulburn Valley Highway

Seymour, VIC 3661

Telephone: (03) 5799 0166

Website: gap.grv.org.au

Email: [email protected]

Mobile: 0419 139 533

Postal: PO Box 785,

Seymour, VIC 3661

Larissa Darragh - GAP Manager

LOCATION TESTING DAY BOOKING TIME TAKEN VIA PHONE

GAP Monday 6th June 2016 - (9am to 12pm) Tuesday 10th May 2016 (from 9am)

WARRNAMBOOL Tuesday 7th June 2016 - (9am to 12pm) Tuesday 10th May 2016 (from 9am)

GEELONG Tuesday 14th June 2016 - (10am to 1pm) Tuesday 17th May 2016 (from 9am)

BENDIGO Monday 20th June 2016 - (10am to 1pm) Tuesday 24th May 2016 (from 9am)

GAP Tuesday 21st June 2016 - (9am to 12pm) Tuesday 24th May 2016 (from 9am)

SHEPPARTON Monday 27th June 2016 - (10am to 1pm) Tuesday 31st May 2016 (from 9am)

MEADOWS Tuesday 28th June 2016 - (9am to 12pm) Tuesday 31st May 2016 (from 9am)

MEADOWS Tuesday 31st May 2016 - (9am to 12pm) Tuesday 3rd May 2016 (from 9am)

*Testing dates are subject to change

For more information visit GAP.GRV.ORG.AU or call 5799 0166 to book your greyhound a spot

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

Pre-Entry Assessment

GAP Dog Profiles

GAP Testing Dates

GAP UPDATE

Greyhound Adoption Program


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GAP Adoption DaysBy Bridget Scott

April 2016

A RECORD number of people came through the doors of Sandown Park in early April to see if they could find their future pet.

More than 200 people attended, with up to 36 dogs available for adoption.

Much to the delight of organisers, 30 of those dogs found their forever home while six headed back to Headquarters at Seymour, hoping for a better result next time.

Among those adopted were Fleur and Robbie, who were lucky enough to be taken home together by Sheridan Lett from Croydon Hills.

The first adoption happened almost instantly, and these continued until the dying minutes of the day.

Guests travelled from all around Victoria, including from as far as Warrnambool, where Denis Morgan came from to take home Andy.

GAP Communication Coordinator Rose Streatfeild was thrilled with how the day went.

“This adoption day was not only a great opportunity to find out more about what great pets they made, but also to see how our GAP team and volunteers work to match the right dog with the appropriate family,” she said.

May 2016

The greyhound adoption day on 1 May broke more records, with the highest number of greyhounds ever rehomed in Australia on one day - 70 dogs found their forever home at The Meadows!

More than 350 people came through the door and quickly tried to get in first to claim their new pet.

Greyhound Adoption Program Manager Larissa Hubbard said the success of the event “illustrated that the popularity of the breed is on the rise.”

Volunteers from South Australia Greyhound Adoption Program were also there on the day to provide a helping

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