ISSUE 43SEPTEMBER 2019

Orson takes top gong at VGAs

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BINTANG BRILLIANCE

Featured Inside

Fernando, Norm enter

Hall of Fame

Galo the Great sets record

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Cover: 20-month-old youngster Aston Bintang upstaged his more season rivals in the 2019 Waterloo Cup at Longwood on 25 August. To read more turn to Page 11. Photo by: Clint Anderson.

ISSUE 43 SEPTEMBER 2019

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Orson’s crowning gloryRe-homing trailblazer nets Welfare AwardPhenomenal Fernando’s induction a mere formalityNorm McCullagh enters Hall of FameGleeson a shining light‘Silver Fox’ recipient on key to sustained successPresident recognised for contribution to club and communityDailly team takes the spoilsTAB Australian Cup prize money reaches record highKennel Returns get an upgrade on FastTrackYoung gun defies the odds in Waterloo CupGreyhound racing on track for return to TraralgonRacing for a legacyBritton aces age-restricted featuresProfessional Standards & Integrity ReportWelfare & Re-homing ReportNew ambassador for GAPOrson the newest recruit to all-star teamPeter Galo sets Healesville record straightRacing UpdateNew GM Racing to start at GRVGOTBA NewsGAP Testing Dates

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announce that Greg Kerr has been appointed as GRV’s General Manager, Racing and he is expected to take up the position on 1 October 2019. Greg joins GRV from Greyhound Racing New Zealand (GRNZ) where he was Chief Operations Officer and Animal Welfare Manager for nearly six years. During that time, he helped drive a major reform of the code in New Zealand and positioned GRNZ as an industry leader in Australasia. Before working at GRNZ, Greg held senior executive and management positions in New Zealand’s manufacturing and hospitality sectors and was CEO of the New Zealand Kennel Club. I am confident that Greg’s long and strong involvement in greyhound racing combined with a proven track record in managing complex enterprises will make him a valuable addition to GRV and to the sport in Victoria.Also coming on board is media personality Kate Stevenson, who has signed on as the new GAP Ambassador. Kate has long been a supporter of GAP’s work as a genuine lover of greyhounds and will bring both passion and great knowledge of the breed to the role, spreading the word about what wonderful pets they make.And a reminder that the new Victorian Racing Integrity Board and Victorian Racing Tribunal are now both operational. The Board is responsible for endorsing annual integrity plans, providing recommendations on integrity budgets, policies and licensing, and considering proposed amendments to

the rules of racing. The Tribunal, which replaces the RADB, will hear and determine serious charges made against

licensed persons by controlling bodies and stewards and consider a broad range of appeals, including those relating to penalties imposed by controlling bodies. Some small matters still outstanding with the former RADB will be settled by the Tribunal as one of its first duties.

Finally, as it’s only three months now before the new Code of Practice becomes operational on 1 January 2020, I’d like to remind you about the support and resources available for participants to help ensure they are code ready. This includes a series of

Code Information Sessions/Complete your EHMP Workshops now underway

around Victoria. Sessions to date have been very well attended with participants reporting that they have found them very constructive. More sessions will be held over this and next month at Traralgon, Warragul,

Sale and The Meadows. You can contact those clubs directly or visit greyhoundcare.grv.org.au/code-of-practice for dates and times.

The fourth Annual VGAs, hosted by GRV at Crown Palladium on Friday 16 August, was a great celebration of the sport’s achievements over the past 12 months and I

congratulate all the winners and nominees for their contribution to greyhound racing in Victoria. Presenters included the Minister for Racing, Martin Pakula, and GRV Racing Ambassador Brent Harvey and a new GRV Board Leadership Award was introduced this year. Another highlight of last month was the inaugural SEN National Straight Track Championship at Healesville on Sunday 18 August. I congratulate everyone involved, especially Healesville’s Manager, Cynthia O’Brien, in staging this great new addition to the national racing calendar that also showcases the safe racing benefits of straight tracks. Next year, the Championship Final will be held at Capalaba Greyhound Racing Club in Queensland following State heats and finals in Victoria, South Australia and Queensland.I’d like also to acknowledge Greyhounds WA and Cannington for hosting a great 2019 National Sprint and Distance Championships. Both Reidy’s Runner and Premium Share were worthy winners of the Distance and Sprint Championships respectively and Victoria’s own Tornado Tears had a great run to place second in the Distance Final. It was also a great opportunity to meet with key stakeholders from other Australian racing jurisdictions to help build stronger national approaches to key issues for the sport.Turning to news off the track, the GRV Board has signed off on the U-shaped track option for Traralgon following a consultation process that was managed by the Traralgon GRC Committee with support from GRV. I thank the Committee, club management and members for their work and input in finding a solution that will deliver one of the world’s leading edge greyhound tracks. The tender process for demolition of the current track is now underway and it’s expected that the new track should be operational by mid-2020.While final figures are still being cross-checked and confirmed, greyhound re-homing numbers were up around 4% on the previous year and up nearly 100% since 2014-15. Euthanasia numbers continued to fall and are now down more than 80% over the past four years. Significant advancement has also been made during 2018-19 in improving racing safety. GRV’s financial result also improved in 2018-19, despite a drop in the racing population in early 2019, with a 4.9% increase in total income, a substantial deficit reduction was achieved which was also assisted by expenses being well under budget.In other GRV news, I am pleased to

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2019 NATIONAL STRAIGHT TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS

NATIONAL GRAND FINAL

Healesville Greyhound Association • 350m

Sunday 18 August 2019

Winner: $35,000 2nd: $10,000 3rd: $5,000(Winner will be awarded entry into the Group 3 Healesville Cup heats)

Listed Event – Maidens ineligible

VICTORIA

Healesville Greyhound Association • 350m

HEATS: Sunday 4 August 2019

STATE FINAL: Sunday 11 August 2019

Winner: $5,000 2nd: $1,335 3rd: $665 (VICGREYS)(1st & 2nd placegetters advance to Grand Final,

3rd & 4th will be drawn as reserves.)

QUEENSLAND

Capalaba • 366m

HEATS: Sunday 28 July 2019

STATE FINAL: Sunday 4 August 2019

Winner: $3,500 2nd: $1,000 3rd: $500 4th $250(3 representatives to progress to Grand Final)

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Murray Bridge • 350m

HEATS: Wednesday 31 July 2019

STATE FINAL: Wednesday 7 August 2019

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ust days after being retired to stud, Orson Allen crowned his career when named Victorian Greyhound of the Year at the Victorian Greyhound Awards at

Crown Casino on 16 August.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Orson’s crowning glory

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

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

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

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

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

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

Re-homing trailblazer nets Welfare AwardBy Lauren Marie

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

Tornado Tears was Victoria’s standout stayer. Photos by: Clint Anderson.

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

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

Victorian Greyhound Awards.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Phenomenal Fernando’s induction a mere formality

By Gerard Guthrieperformance in the Golden Easter Egg.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Norm enjoyed a remarkable bond with Bold Trease – The Warrnambool Warrior – that will go down in Australian racing folklore, winning four consecutive Sandown Cups in 1986-89, a feat it’s safe to say will never be repeated.

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

Norm McCullagh enters Hall of Fame

via Our Daisy, Ginger Rhode and King Shiraz.

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

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

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

“He fractured his hock twice, so that took a lot of time and effort to get him back. It’s testament to dad and his training capabilities and the powers of the dog that he raced for so long.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

Norm McCullagh at the Victorian Greyhound Awards on 16 August. Photo by: Clint Anderson.

Bold Trease with his four Sandown

Cups, won between 1986-89.

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David Gleeson was recognised for more than three decades involvement in greyhound racing as breeder, owner, administrator and sponsor when

awarded the Ken Carr Medal.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gleeson a shining lightBy Gerard Guthrie and Andrew Copley

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

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

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

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

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

David Gleeson with the Ken Carr Medal after having it presented to him by Minister for Racing, Martin Pakula (inset). Photos by: Clint Anderson.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

‘Silver Fox’ recipient on key to sustained success

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

By Gerard Guthrie and Andrew Copley

President recognised for contribution to club and communityBy Lauren Marie

David Geall and wife Rose with the Ned Bryant ‘Silver

Fox’ Award.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dailly team takes the spoils

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

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

The dance floor soon was busy well into the night. Photos by: Clint Anderson.

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

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

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The Melbourne Greyhound Racing Association (MGRA) is delighted to announce that the winner of the Group 1 2020 TAB Australian Cup (525m) at The Meadows

will receive a record $300,000 first prize (up from $250k in 2019) after the Club’s Directors voted in favour of a stakes increase.

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

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

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

FastTrack’s Kennel Return process has been upgraded with extra functions that will enable participants to better manage the greyhounds in their care and help

meet their record keeping obligations under the new Code of Practice which comes into effect on 1 January 2020.

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

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

TAB Australian Cup prize money reaches record high

in the sport that we all love.”

Astute trainer Brooke Ennis welcomed the exciting announcement.

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

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

2020 Australian Cup prize money

1st = $300,000 2nd = $86,000 3rd = $43,000

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

Participants are encouraged to submit Kennel Returns for all greyhounds currently on their properties as soon as possible, making sure to select the correct kennel address. Doing this will allow access to the new Greyhound Record function on FastTrack, for each greyhound in their kennel, when it is released late 2019 ahead of the new Code of Practice coming into effect on 1 January 2020.

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

Kennel Returns get an upgrade on FastTrackBy Renn Barker

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Aston Bintang became one of the youngest ever winners of the Waterloo Cup when taking out the 146th edition of the series in convincing fashion at

Longwood on 25 August.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Young gun defies the odds in Waterloo CupBy Andrew Copley

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

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

Craig believes Aston Bintang is destined for big things.

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

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

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

Aston Bintang with trainer Paul Abela and

the Waterloo Cup trophy, which has the names of every winner inscribed

on it dating back to 1873. Photos by: Clint Anderson.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Greyhound racing on track for return to Traralgon

GRV CEO Alan Clayton, Minister for

Racing Martin Pakula and Traralgon GRC

President Don Haley at last month’s

announcement. Photo by: Louise

Martin.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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It was a case of second time lucky in a feature final in the month of August for Weblec Ace when Jeff Britton’s exciting youngster was an all-the-way winner of the Group

3 Cranbourne Classic Final (520m).

By Gerard Guthrie

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Britton aces age-restricted features

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Watch the video at: youtu.be/SnlZW4IzlK0

More information or to donate: lachieslegacy.com

By Molly Haines

Racing for a legacy

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PROSECUTIONS OVERVIEW

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

James Psaila - RADB Hearing 2 July 2019 – GAR LRR 42.18 (b). After hearing submissions from Mr. Considine and Mr. Hogan the RADB reserved its decision in this matter. RADB will set a future date for the hearing.

Jeff Gorgioski - RADB Hearing 12 July 2019 – GAR 92 (5)(c). The Board was informed before the hearing that GRV had revoked the suspension imposed on Mr. Gorgioski. RADB granted leave for the Appeal to be withdrawn.

Mark Delbridge – RADB Hearing 16 July 2019 – GAR 83 (2). Mr. Mark Delbridge failed to present the greyhound ‘Connor Allen’ free of any prohibited substance (Cimetidine) for an event at the Sandown meeting held on 11 March 2019. RADB imposed in all the circumstances a penalty of a $500 fine and disqualified ‘Connor Allen’ from Race 6 at Sandown on 11 March 2019.

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

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

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

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

Jay Robinson – RADB Hearing 23 July 2019 – GAR 83(2). Mr. Jay Robinson failed to present the greyhound ‘Bring the Spring’ free of any prohibited substance for an event at the Healesville meeting held on 18 January 2019. RADB imposed a fine of $1,500 with $500 of that fine being suspended pending no further breach of GAR 83 in the next 12 months. In addition, Bring The Spring was disqualified from Race 5 at Healesville on 18 January 2019.

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

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

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

Offences & Activity June 2019

Marring 11

Fail to Chase 39Satisfactory Trials Cleared 45Satisfactory Trials Not Cleared 12

Samples Taken 953Positive swabs from RASL 5Positive swab cases heard 3

Animal welfare cases heard 0Misconduct cases heard 1

SWABBING NUMBERS

Swabs taken 2017-2018 financial year (01/07/2017 – 30/06/2018) = 14,008

Swabs taken 2018-2019 financial year = 13340

Feeding on race daysExercising & trialling Watch them all at greyhoundcare.grv.org.au/video

Also featuring…- Two-minute check for injuries

- Post-race observation

- Checking ‘nervy’ dogs for soreness

- When to see a vet

- Meat & kibble

- Bread, vegetable soup & eggs

- Supplements

Training tips with Robert Britton

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Welfare & Re-homing ReportBy Gavin Goble General Manager Greyhound Welfare and Re-homing

Music in kennel blocks

Some of you may be aware, in August The Meadows commenced trialling providing music in the kennel blocks on race day. Hyperactivity, stress and distress

are sometimes observed in greyhounds kennelled at racetracks during a race meeting.

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

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

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

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

ambassador.

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Maximising Re-homing Success workshops to be delivered by GAP’s Senior Behaviourist, Diana Rayment.

• Nutrition for Success delivered by Dr Ray Ferguson.

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

The current workshop schedule is detailed below:

Location Date Topic

Bendigo 12 September Maximising Re-homing Success

Ballarat 17 September Nutrition for Success

Cranbourne 26 September Nutrition for Success

Bendigo 17 October Nutrition for Success

Horsham (TBC) 24 October Nutrition for Success

TBC 14 November Injury and Illness Management

TBC 21 November Injury and Illness Management

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

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

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

New ambassador for GAP Kate Stevenson with Princess at the GAP Café in King Street,

West Melbourne. Photo by: Ben Pritchard.

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LATEST LITTERS16 MAY 2019 TO 15 AUGUST 2019

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

SIRE DAM WHELPED DESCRIPTION BREEDER SUBURB TELEPHONE FS FACILITY

ALLEN DEED PENANCE ALLEN May 27, 2019 4 Males 4 Females CRAIG BURNS BALLIANG 0413 717 173 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

ANDO'S MAC TRIELLA BALE Aug 03, 2019 2 Males 4 Females PAUL BURKBY WHITTLESEA 0418 485 725 CRAIGIEBURN ANIMAL HOSPITAL

ASTON DEE BEE

CLARETOWN CINDY Aug 01, 2019 4 Males 3 Females PETER GRIFFEN CLARETOWN 0418 518 719 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE

CROWDZA CAPTIVE May 24, 2019 8 Males 2 Females PIZAZZ PARK (SYN) 0414 542 067 WALNUT VETERINARY CLINIC

KAY KING LANGWARRIN

IVY LANE Jun 23, 2019 3 Males 4 Females GEORGE KANTZIDIS BUNDOORA 0411 606 108 CRAIGIEBURN ANIMAL HOSPITAL

ZIPPING DAISY Jul 07, 2019 5 Males 4 Females VITO INGUANTI GNOTUK 0417 388 264 TERANG VETERINARY CLINIC

BARCIA BALE

ELLEN'S STARDUST May 20, 2019 2 Males 2 Females AARON FARLEY CHURCHILL 0430 095 495 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

FANCY MOJO Jun 02, 2019 5 Males 3 Females JESS GRIMA KORUMBURRA 0427 456 778 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

MAJA MAHI MAHI Jun 20, 2019 7 Males 3 Females MIDDLE TOTE (SYN) 0488 400 800 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

HAYS BAILEY BALWYN

MISS HARMONY Jun 07, 2019 4 Females DAVID TORR EAGLEHAWK 0418 985 971 CRAIGIEBURN ANIMAL HOSPITAL

STYLISH PURSUIT May 28, 2019 3 Males 4 Females NICOLE STANLEY PORTLAND 0400 072 095 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

TAMILE LASS Jun 25, 2019 2 Males 2 Females COLIN ROSE EPPING 0412 231 722 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

BEWILDERING BRANDEEN BAYLEY Jun 10, 2019 5 Males 2 Females MELISSA MAYLE NEWBOROUGH 0414891183 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

BRETT LEE UNFAKEABLE Jun 28, 2019 6 Females BARRY MARSHALL BACCHUS MARSH 0411 226 566 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

COSMIC CHIEF CHAMPAGNE SHOT May 29, 2019 9 Males 1 Females KATE GORMAN MOE 0431 049 951 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

COSMIC RUMBLEMISS GYPSY LEE Jul 01, 2019 5 Males 3 Females

LECCHINO SYND (SYN)GEELONG WEST 0419 585 022 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE

NICK LECCHINO

SWEET SPUD Jul 10, 2019 6 Males 5 Females CRAIG DAVIS MURRABIT 0401 389 747 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE

DAVID BALE JOYOUS Jul 07, 2019 5 Males 4 Females RODNEY CLARK TOOLLEEN 0419 520 237 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE

DYNA VILLA

GAZER BALE Aug 05, 2019 5 Males 1 Females MICHAEL BEWLEY BACCHUS MARSH 0415581435 CRAIGIEBURN ANIMAL HOSPITAL

SHANLYN LUCY Jun 07, 2019 4 Males 6 FemalesHOUNDOG (SYN)

GARFIELD 0434196891SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

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FABREGASDEWANA DIMIE Jun 19, 2019 6 Males 2 Females LEE MOORE BENDIGO 0400 986 660 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE

MILLETT Jun 23, 2019 3 Males 2 Females MICHAEL CARTER KIALLA 0438 637 893 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE

FERNANDO BALE

COSMIC VEE BEE Jun 08, 2019 5 Males 3 Females SAM WATSON WEST FOOTSCRAY 0434 536 039 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

IT'S A WINK May 26, 2019 7 Males 3 Females MICHAEL DELAROCHE CRANBOURNE NORTH 0423237717 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

SHOCKWAVE Aug 01, 2019 5 Males 2 Females CHERIE IVERS ROMSEY 0424 865 551 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE

SPIRITUAL CHARM Aug 10, 2019 5 Males 2 Females CHERYLE RAGEN KILMANY 0437 600 598 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

FULLY LOADED PRINCESS GEMINI Jun 24, 2019 2 Males 1 Females JOHN CARR DEVON MEADOWS 0431 945 996 WALNUT VETERINARY CLINIC

HESTON BALE MONACO ICON Jun 23, 2019 1 Males 1 FemalesSULLIVAN SULLIVAN (SYN)

EAST SHEPPARTON 0400 840 044SIRES ON ICE

ROBERT SULLIVAN

KEYBOW SECRET WITNESS Jun 07, 2019 4 Males 6 Females MICHAEL DEWAN FRANKSTON NORTH 0416778153 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

KINDA CRUEL RED DASHA Jun 11, 2019 3 Males DANIEL WELSH LETHBRIDGE 0476 220 598 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

KINLOCH BRAE

ASTON RANZA Jun 20, 2019 4 Males 4 Females FAY RIDIS MICKLEHAM 0450 227 811 CRAIGIEBURN ANIMAL HOSPITAL

FRAC GEEK Aug 11, 2019 7 Males 3 Females JEFFREY GUY HORSHAM 0478 825 445 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

STARLIGHT LUCY Jul 24, 2019 5 Males 5 Females GAVIN CLIFTON NILMA NORTH 0407 727 967 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

THRILLER LOVE May 23, 2019 3 Males 5 FemalesLUV A THRILL (SYN)

CROYDON 0412092917SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

TONY GORDON

MAGIC SPRITE FAINTING FANCIES Jun 24, 2019 2 Males 3 Females ANGELA GALEA SUNSHINE NORTH 0417348739 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

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

GRV would like to remind participants of the requirements to register females for breeding. While GRV has implemented a short-term initiative which may assist participants who are

under time pressure to get DNA results back, this involves addition-al steps (including a participant signing a GRV waiver) and can be avoided if DNA is done early. For a female to be eligible to breed, participants must ensure their greyhound has DNA results registered with Greyhounds Australasia. Steps how to do this are as follows:

1. Contact GA and apply for a DNA kit2. Take the kit and the greyhound to your vet

3. Vet will complete the sample and post to the lab4. After processing, the lab will inform GA and DNA number will be attached to the greyhound’s record via FastTrack5. If all other requirements have been met (see right for PINK CARD registration) the greyhound will be ready to complete the registration.

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

Don't wait, apply for DNA today!

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BRUREE JEWEL May 22, 2019 2 Males 4 Females EDMUND DOLLERY CROYDON 0419 539 997 WALNUT VETERINARY CLINIC

ENVY HEIST Jul 10, 2019 6 Males 4 Females SONIA DAVIS MURRABIT 0499 344 777 CRAIGIEBURN ANIMAL HOSPITAL

FIREBALL FURY May 23, 2019 4 Males MATHEW WRIGHT WANGOOM 0438 044 719 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE

LACEY LOIS Jul 21, 2019 3 Males 1 Females ADELE POWELL STANHOPE 0414 187 290 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

MISS HOT ROCKS Aug 03, 2019 3 Males 2 Females KATE GORMAN MOE 0431 049 951 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

SANDY MONELLI Jul 30, 2019 4 Males 2 Females DERMOTT PROUT STRATFORD 0400 060 476 MAFFRA VETERINARY CENTRE

TYE ME UP Aug 01, 2019 3 Males 4 Females TERRY MCDONALD YANGERY 0403 815 914 THE VET GROUP

MY BRO FABIO CALL ME GEE Jun 03, 2019 4 Males 3 Females NOEL MUGAVIN WARRNAMBOOL 0478 023 472 ADELAIDE PLAINS VET SURGERY

MY REDEEMER

COME ON FANTASY Jul 15, 2019 3 Males 2 Females JOE BORG MARYBOROUGH 0429 486 353 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE

MISS MONTEYA May 19, 2019 3 Males 3 Females ROSE GEALL LARA 0413 363 331 CRAIGIEBURN ANIMAL HOSPITAL

PAT'S LASS Jun 26, 2019 2 Males 4 Females TRISTAN DALES DROUIN 0474 956 734 WALNUT VETERINARY CLINIC

TACTICAL MISS Jun 27, 2019 6 Males 3 Females BRENT HUGHES WERRIBEE 0437760997 CRAIGIEBURN ANIMAL HOSPITAL

WANDA BALE Jun 15, 2019 3 Males 3 Females MATTHEW MARSHALL BACCHUS MARSH 0434410639 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

ORSON ALLEN PAUA TO EXCITE Aug 11, 2019 3 Males 4 FemalesJAMES FAMILY (SYN)

CRIB POINT 0408 429 596SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

CASSANDRA JAMES

OUT OF RANGE RINGADING SISTER Jun 26, 2019 4 Males AMANDA FREY SOMERVILLE 0418 118 185 WALNUT VETERINARY CLINIC

OVER LIMITSTICKY NICKY Jul 11, 2019 4 Males BRADEN FINN DEVON MEADOWS 0450267414 WALNUT VETERINARY CLINIC

VILLAINOUS Jul 04, 2019 2 Males 4 Females TRISTAN DALES DROUIN 0474 956 734 WALNUT VETERINARY CLINIC

PAUA OF TERROR LADY GOLDENPAW May 17, 2019 3 Males 4 Females CHRISTOPHER WATSON EDEN PARK 0438 748 458 CRAIGIEBURN ANIMAL HOSPITAL

PHENOMENAL ROCKA HULA BABY May 18, 2019 3 Males 1 FemalesSEE THE DREAM (SYN)

CANTERBURY 0418 103 147SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

SERGIO BUCCILLI

PREMIER FANTASY HOO GUR AFFAIR Jun 02, 2019 1 Males 1 Females MARTIN HANKE MIEPOLL 0407 953 633 CRAIGIEBURN ANIMAL HOSPITAL

RAW ABILITYRUSTY TOWBAR Jun 23, 2019 1 Males 1 Females FRANK HAND SEYMOUR 0432 162 144 NORTHERN RIVERS VETERINARY

SERVICE PTY LTD

SILVERDUST Aug 02, 2019 5 Males 4 Females ROBERT WEIGHTMAN HADDON 0437 469 227 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

SH AVATAR SHORE'S GIRL May 23, 2019 4 Males 2 Females THOMAS SINNOTT YAMBUK 0400 601 282 ADELAIDE PLAINS VET SURGERY

SHIMA BARSHE'S A REBEL Jun 11, 2019 4 Males 3 Females

CREEK SIDE (SYN)SHEPPARTON 0408 563 616

ROBERT GREIG

SOLAR ON Aug 01, 2019 4 Males 1 Females VICTOR MILLINGTON GREAT WESTERN 0419 762 996 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE

SUPERIOR PRODUCT

FLUENT Jun 17, 2019 4 Males 2 Females TRISTAN DALES DROUIN 0474 956 734 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINICSMOOTH MOMENTUM Jun 30, 2019 2 Males 1 Females TRISTAN DALES DROUIN 0474 956 734 WALNUT VETERINARY CLINIC

UNLAWFUL ENTRY TIJUANA ICON Jun 27, 2019 2 Males 3 FemalesSULLIVAN SULLIVAN (SYN)

EAST SHEPPARTON 0400 840 044SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

ROBERT SULLIVAN

WALK HARD CALABASAS May 20, 2019 3 Males 3 Females JASON COLLIS LARA 0403 320 919

WORM BURNER PROVEN MAY Jun 03, 2019 5 Males 2 FemalesTANNERY ESTATE (SYN)

BROADFORD 0419 419 669CRAIGIEBURN ANIMAL HOSPITAL

PHILLIP SCHULTZ

ZAMBORA BROCKIE ORONSAY Jul 01, 2019 2 Males 2 Females SAM BONACCURSO DIAMOND CREEK 0409 099 772 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

SIRE DAM SERVICE DATE FACILITY

ALLEN DEED YOU BLONDE Friday, 15 March, 2019ANDO'S MAC CROWN PRINCESS Tuesday, 12 March, 2019

ASTON DEE BEE LOCHINVAR ADORE Thursday, 07 March, 2019 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINICBARCIA BALE TEAR TOWN Sunday, 10 March, 2019 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTREBARCIA BALE ULANDA BALE Monday, 17 June, 2019 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTREBERNARDO TINDERELLA Saturday, 02 March, 2019BERNARDO OMEGA BRITTANY Tuesday, 07 May, 2019FABREGAS ATLAS SURPRISE Friday, 12 April, 2019 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTREFABREGAS OUTLANDISH Thursday, 27 June, 2019 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

FERNANDO BALE IT'S A BIRD Thursday, 21 March, 2019 SANDOWN VETERINARY CLINICFERNANDO BALE MISS BARCIA Monday, 17 June, 2019 KUDAH VETERINARY SERVICES

JURY CRIS TYSON Saturday, 29 June, 2019KINDA CRUEL RED SARDIA Thursday, 14 March, 2019 WALNUT VETERINARY CLINIC

MY BRO FABIO SIZZLING OSTI Sunday, 26 May, 2019 COLYTON VETERINARY HOSPITALMY REDEEMER STELLAR FLASH Wednesday, 15 May, 2019 MCIVOR ROAD VET CENTRE

OVER LIMIT EN COCKATOO Thursday, 25 April, 2019 WALNUT VETERINARY CLINICSISCO RAGE ROCKALOT Thursday, 09 May, 2019SPUD REGIS TEXAS BLAZE Saturday, 09 March, 2019WALK HARD TROV'S GEM Sunday, 14 April, 2019

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

Breeding Tips with Barry SmithMultiple Group 1 winning breeder and the man

behind the famous ‘Mepunga’ bloodline

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

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

Victoria.

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

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

Orson the newest recruit to all-star stud team

Orson Allen (centre) is flanked by Fabregas and

Fernando Bale on the walker at

Meticulous Lodge.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

By Gerard Guthrie

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

GRV VIC BRED Series races are designed to promote and reward Victorian Bred Greyhounds. Each series is designed to give an equal opportunity to a variety of greyhounds, of similar grade and experience, a chance to compete for above average prizemoney. GRV VIC BRED Series are open to Victorian Bred Greyhounds and all provincial finals carry a VICGREYS Bonus.

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

UPCOMING GRV VIC BRED SERIESGRV VIC BRED Maiden Series

Thu, 5 Sep Night WBL GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 450

Fri, 20 Sep Night GEL GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 400

Fri, 4 Oct Twilight BEN GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 500

Sun, 20 Oct Twilight SLE GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 440

GRV VIC BRED Mixed 6/7 Series

Wed, 4 Sep Night CRN GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Heat 520

Thu, 10 Oct Night GEL GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Heat 400

GRV VIC BRED Restricted Win Series

Thu, 19 Sep Night WBL GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 450 (1 - 4 Wins)

Sun, 20 Oct Day SAP GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 515 (1 - 4 Wins)

GRV VIC BRED Grade 5 Series

Sun, 8 Sep Day HVL GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 350

Sun, 15 Sep Night WGL GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 400

Sun, 22 Sep Day SAP GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 515

Wed, 2 Oct Night BAL GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 390

Sun, 27 Oct Twilight SLE GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 440

Wed, 30 Oct Day MEP GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 525

GRV VIC BRED Distance Series

Sun, 22 Sep Twilight SLE GRV VIC BRED Series - S/E Heat 650 (Less Than $25000)

Wed, 9 Oct Night BALGRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 660 (0 - 6 Wins)(No City Wins)

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Victorian star Peter Galo confirmed himself as Australia’s best straight-course sprinter with a track record-breaking victory in the inaugural SEN National

Straight Track Championship (350m) at Healesville on 18 August.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Peter Galo sets Healesville record straightBy Gerard Guthrie

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

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

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

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RACING REFERENCE GROUP UPDATE

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

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

VICTORIAN AND SOUTH AUSTRALIAN FEATURE EVENT CONDITIONS

Please note the following conditions for upcoming feature events in Victoria and South Australia.

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

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

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

4. Winner of the Adelaide Cup (11 October) gains automatic entry (if they accept) into the Topgun (9 November).

*Greyhound must be domiciled at a Victorian kennel address for 60 days prior to the date of the event.

SPEED STAR MEETING – SUNDAY 15 SEPTEMBER

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

2019 READY 2 RACE GREYHOUND SALES

Where: Bendigo Greyhounds When: Saturday November 16

Eligibility: Open to all greyhounds whelped between 1 July 2017 & 30 June

2018

Nominations: Open 30 September & close 11 October

More info: ready2race.grv.org.au

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

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

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

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

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

RV has announced the appointment of Mr Greg Kerr as its new General Manager, Racing.

Greg Kerr is set to make

the move from New Zealand.

New GM Racing to start at GRV

Racing ReportBy Stuart Laing General Manager, Racing (Acting)

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RACING CALENDARMore than $46 million in prize money is distributed

through Victorian greyhound racing each year.

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

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S/E Veteran 300 (250+ Ranking) 300 825Grade 5 Final 350 (VICGREYS) 350 825Healesville Cup - S/E Heat 350 (National Straight Track Championship Winner and Waterloo Cup Winner gains automatic entry to Heats) 350 5280

Twilight SLEMixed 6/7 Final 440 (VICGREYS) 440 1650Grade 5 Heat 520 520 1405Restricted Win 440 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) 440 1405

Mon, 2 Sep

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

Twilight SAP

GDR Grade 5 715 (No City Wins) 715 3020Restricted Win Final 515 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking)(Final SAP 2/9) 515 1650Grade 5 Non Penalty Heat 515 (250+ Ranking)(Final SAP 8/9) 515 1405Maiden Heat 515 (Final SAP 8/9) 515 1325

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

Tue, 3 Sep

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

Twilight HOR

Presidents Cup - S/E Heat 485 (Maidens Ineligible) 485 1650Maiden Final 410 (VICGREYS) 410 1405Restricted Win Heat 410 (3 - 6 Wins) 410 1405Restricted Win 485 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) 485 1405

Night WGL

Maiden Final 460 (VICGREYS) 460 1405Restricted Win Heat 460 (3 - 6 Wins) 460 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 400 (275+ Ranking) 400 1405Restricted Win 460 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 460 1405

Wed, 4 Sep

Day MEP

Grade 5 Final 525 (250+ Ranking)(Final MEP 4/9) 525 1650Novice Grade 7 600 600 1620Grade 5 Heat 525 (No City Wins) 525 1405Restricted Win Heat 525 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking)(Final MEP 11/9) 525 1405

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

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GDR Special Event 660 (VICGREYS) 660 3300Mixed 6/7 Final 390 (VICGREYS) 390 1650S/E Veteran 390 (VICGREYS) 390 1405Grade 5 Heat 390 390 1405Restricted Win 450 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 450 1405

CRN

GDR Restricted Win 699 (0 - 4 Wins) 699 3020Restricted Win Final 311 (3 - 6 Wins)(VICGREYS) 311 1650Restricted Win 311 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 311 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 520 (275+ Ranking) 520 1405GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Heat 520 (Vic Bred Only) 520 1405

Thu, 5 Sep

Day SLEGrade 5 No Penalty 440 (250+ Ranking) 440 1405Restricted Win 520 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) 520 1405S/E Veteran 440 440 1405

Twilight SHP

Maiden Final 390 (VICGREYS) 390 1405Restricted Win Heat 390 (3 - 6 Wins) 390 1405Restricted Win 450 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 450 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 390 (275+ Ranking) 390 1405

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SAN Special Event 715 715 7480Grade 5 515 (Bitches Only) 515 5280

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GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Final 650 (0 - 6 Wins)(No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) 650 5000Restricted Win 450 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) 450 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 390 (250+ Ranking) 390 1405GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 450 (Vic Bred Only) 450 1325

Fri, 6 Sep

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

Twilight BEN

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 425 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) 425 3050S/E Veteran 425 (200+ Ranking) 425 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 425 (275+ Ranking) 425 1405Restricted Win 500 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 500 1405Maiden Heat 425 425 1325

Night GEL

Maiden Final 400 (VICGREYS) 400 1405Restricted Win Heat 460 (3 - 6 Wins) 460 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 460 (275+ Ranking) 460 1405Restricted Win 400 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 400 1405

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

Sat, 7 SepTwilight SHP Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)Night MEA City Country Middle Distance Series - S/E Heat 600 (No City Wins 570m+)(Final BEN 13/9) 600 7480

Mixed 6/7 Final 525 525 6540

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GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 350 (Vic Bred Only) 350 825S/E Veteran 350 (250+ Ranking) 350 825Castle Of Mey Cup Consolation - Special Event 350 (VICGREYS)(Greyhounds Must Renominate. Ordered Based on Heat Placing and Time) 350 5000Healesville Cup - S/E Group 3 350 (National Straight Track Championship Winner and Waterloo Cup Winner gains automatic entry to Heats) 350 47000

SAP

Grade 5 Final 515 (250+ Ranking)(Final SAP 8/9) 515 1650Restricted Win Heat 595 (1 - 4 Wins)(Final SAP 12/9) 595 1620Restricted Win Heat 515 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking)(Final SAP 12/9) 515 1405Maiden Final 515 (Final SAP 8/9) 515 1405

Twilight SLE

Grade 5 Final 520 (VICGREYS) 520 1650Grade 5 No Penalty 520 (250+ Ranking) 520 1405Restricted Win 440 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) 440 1405Maiden Heat 440 440 1325

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Mon, 9 SepDay BAL Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

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

Tue, 10 Sep

Twilight

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HOR

Restricted Win Final 410 (3 - 6 Wins)(VICGREYS) 410 1650Presidents Cup - S/E Final 485 (Maidens Ineligible)(VICGREYS) 485 15000Mixed 6/7 Heat 410 410 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 410 (250+ Ranking) 410 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 485 (250+ Ranking) 485 1405

Night WGL

GDR Restricted Win 680 (0 - 4 Wins) 680 3020Restricted Win Final 460 (3 - 6 Wins)(VICGREYS) 460 1650Mixed 6/7 Heat 460 460 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 460 (275+ Ranking) 460 1405Restricted Win 400 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 400 1405S/E Veteran 460 (VICGREYS) 460 1405

Wed, 11 Sep

Day MEPRestricted Win Final 525 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking)(Final MEP 11/9) 525 1650Grade 5 Non Penalty Heat 525 (250+ Ranking)(Final MEP 18/10) 525 1405Maiden Heat 525 525 1325

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

Night

BAL

Grade 5 Final 390 (VICGREYS) 390 1650Grade 5 No Penalty 450 (275+ Ranking) 450 1405Restricted Win 390 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 390 1405Maiden Heat 450 450 1325

CRN

GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Final 520 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) 520 4000Grade 5 Heat 311 311 1405Restricted Win 520 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 520 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 311 (275+ Ranking) 311 1405

Thu, 12 Sep

Day SHP

Restricted Win Final 390 (3 - 6 Wins)(VICGREYS) 390 1650Grade 5 No Penalty 450 (275+ Ranking) 450 1405Restricted Win 390 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 390 1405S/E Veteran 450 (VICGREYS)(250+ Ranking) 450 1405Shepparton To The Meadows - Grade 5 Heat 450 (No City Wins)(Final MEA 21/9) 450 1405

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

Night

SAP

Restricted Win Final 595 (1 - 4 Wins)(Final SAP 12/9) 595 1900Restricted Win Final 515 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking)(Final SAP 12/9) 515 1650Grade 5 No Penalty 595 (250+ Ranking) 595 1620Mixed 6/7 Heat 515 515 1405

WBL

GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Final 450 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) 450 7500Restricted Win Heat 390 (3 - 6 Wins) 390 1405Restricted Win 390 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) 390 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 450 (250+ Ranking) 450 1405

Fri, 13 Sep

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

Twilight BEN

Maiden Final 425 (VICGREYS) 425 1405Restricted Win Heat 500 (3 - 6 Wins) 500 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 500 (275+ Ranking) 500 1405Restricted Win 425 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 425 1405City Country Middle Distance Series - S/E Final 660 (No City Wins 570m+)(Final BEN 13/9) 660 10000

Night

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Hugh Emmerson Memorial - S/E Heat 460 (Maidens Ineligible) 460 1650Restricted Win Final 460 (3 - 6 Wins)(VICGREYS) 460 1650Restricted Win 460 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 460 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 400 (275+ Ranking) 400 1405

SLEGrade 5 No Penalty 440 (250+ Ranking) 440 1405Restricted Win 520 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) 520 1405Restricted Win 440 (Bitches Only)(1 - 4 Wins) 440 1405

Sat, 14 Sep Twilight CRN Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)Night MEA Grade 5 Final 525 (No City Wins)(VICGREYS) 525 6540

Sun, 15 Sep

Day WGLMixed 6/7 Final 460 (VICGREYS) 460 1650Restricted Win 460 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 460 1405GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 400 (Vic Bred Only) 400 1405

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Speed Star Consolation - Special Event 515 (2 Races)(9-24 Fastest Greyhounds over 515m at SAN/SAP since 1/6/19)($2K to Winner of each Match Race) 515 8000

Speed Star Stayers - S/E Group 3 715 (8 Fastest Greyhounds over 715m at SAN/SAP Since 1/6/19)($5,000 to Winner of each Match Race) 715 20000

Speed Star - S/E Group 3 515 (8 Fastest Greyhounds over 515m at SAN/SAP Since 1/6/19)($5,000 to Winner of each Match Race) 515 20000Speed Star 595 - S/E Group 3 595 (8 Fastest Greyhounds over 595m at SAN/SAP Since 1/6/19)($5,000 to Winner of each Match Race) 595 20000

SLE

Maiden Final 440 (VICGREYS) 440 1405Restricted Win Heat 440 (3 - 6 Wins) 440 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 520 (250+ Ranking) 520 1405Restricted Win 440 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) 440 1405

Mon, 16 SepDay HVL S/E Veteran 300 (250+ Ranking) 300 825

Maiden Heat 300 300 825Twilight BAL Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)Night SHP Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Tue, 17 Sep

Day HVLGRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 350 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) 350 3050Grade 5 No Penalty 300 (275+ Ranking) 300 1405Restricted Win 350 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 350 1405

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Mixed 6/7 Final 410 (VICGREYS) 410 1650Super VICGREYS Series - Grade 5 Heat 485 485 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 410 (250+ Ranking) 410 1405Restricted Win 485 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) 485 1405

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

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Wed, 18 Sep

Day MEPGDR Restricted Win 725 (0 - 4 Wins) 725 3020Grade 5 Final 525 (250+ Ranking)(Final MEP 18/10) 525 1650Grade 5 Heat 600 600 1620

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

Night

BAL

Grade 5 No Penalty 390 (275+ Ranking) 390 1405Restricted Win 450 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 450 1405Maiden Final 450 (VICGREYS) 450 1405Restricted Win Heat 450 (3 - 6 Wins) 450 1405

CRN

Grade 5 Final 311 (VICGREYS) 311 1650Cranbourne To Sandown - Restricted Win Heat 520 (1 - 4 Wins)(No City Wins)(Final SAN 26/9) 520 1405Restricted Win 311 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 311 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 520 (275+ Ranking) 520 1405Maiden Heat 311 311 1325

Thu, 19 Sep

Day SLEMixed 6/7 Heat 440 440 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 440 (250+ Ranking) 440 1405Restricted Win 520 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) 520 1405

Twilight SHPGoulburn Valley Sprint - Restricted Win Heat 450 (1 - 4 Wins) 450 1405Grade 5 390 (Bitches Only) 390 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 390 (275+ Ranking) 390 1405

Night

SAN Mixed 6/7 Final 515 515 6540

WBLRestricted Win Final 390 (3 - 6 Wins)(VICGREYS) 390 1650Grade 5 No Penalty 390 (250+ Ranking) 390 1405GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 450 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only) 450 1405

Fri, 20 Sep

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

Twilight BEN

Restricted Win Final 500 (3 - 6 Wins)(VICGREYS) 500 1650Mixed 6/7 Heat 425 425 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 425 (275+ Ranking) 425 1405Restricted Win 500 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 500 1405

Night

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

GEL

Hugh Emmerson Memorial - S/E Final 460 (Maidens Ineligible)(VICGREYS) 460 6300S/E Veteran 400 (VICGREYS) 400 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 460 (275+ Ranking) 460 1405Restricted Win 400 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 400 1405GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 400 (Vic Bred Only) 400 1325

Sat, 21 Sep

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

Night MEATop Cat Video Cup - S/E Heat 725 725 7480Shepparton To The Meadows - Grade 5 Final 525 (No City Wins)(Final MEA 21/9) 525 6540Maiden Final 525 525 5280

Sun, 22 Sep

DayHVL

Maiden Final 300 (VICGREYS) 300 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 350 (275+ Ranking) 350 1405Restricted Win 300 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 300 1405

SAP GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 515 (Vic Bred Only) 515 1405Restricted Win Heat 515 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking)(Final SAP 29/9) 515 1405

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GRV VIC BRED Series - S/E Heat 650 (Less Than $25000)(Vic Bred Only) 650 1900Restricted Win Final 440 (3 - 6 Wins)(VICGREYS) 440 1650Restricted Win 440 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) 440 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 520 (250+ Ranking) 520 1405S/E Veteran 440 (200+ Ranking) 440 1405

Mon, 23 Sep

Day HVL S/E Veteran 350 (250+ Ranking) 350 825Day Restricted Win Heat 350 (3 - 6 Wins) 350 825

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

Tue, 24 Sep

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Super VICGREYS Series - Grade 5 Final 485 (VICGREYS) 485 1650Special Event 410 410 1650Restricted Win 410 (Bitches Only)(1 - 4 Wins) 410 1405Restricted Win 410 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) 410 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 485 (250+ Ranking) 485 1405

Night WGL

GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 400 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) 400 3050Restricted Win 400 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 400 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 460 (275+ Ranking) 460 1405Maiden Heat 400 400 1325

Wed, 25 Sep

Day MEP Grade 5 No Penalty 600 (250+ Ranking) 600 1620Mixed 6/7 Heat 525 525 1405

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

Night

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Restricted Win Final 450 (3 - 6 Wins)(VICGREYS) 450 1650Mixed 6/7 Heat 450 450 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 450 (275+ Ranking) 450 1405Restricted Win 390 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 390 1405

CRN

S/E Veteran 520 (VICGREYS) 520 1405Maiden Final 311 (VICGREYS) 311 1405Grade 5 Heat 520 520 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 311 (275+ Ranking) 311 1405Restricted Win 520 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 520 1405

Thu, 26 Sep

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

Twilight SHP

Goulburn Valley Sprint - Restricted Win Final 450 (1 - 4 Wins)(VICGREYS) 450 3500GDR Restricted Win 650 (0 - 4 Wins)(VICGREYS) 650 3020Restricted Win 390 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 390 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 450 (275+ Ranking) 450 1405S/E Veteran 390 (250+ Ranking) 390 1405Maiden Heat 450 450 1325

Night

SAN GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 515 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) 515 9060Cranbourne To Sandown - Restricted Win Final 515 (1 - 4 Wins)(No City Wins)(Final SAN 26/9) 515 6540

WBL

Special Event 450 (Maidens Ineligible) 450 4000GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Final 450 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) 450 4000Grade 5 Heat 390 390 1405Restricted Win 390 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) 390 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 450 (250+ Ranking) 450 1405

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Fri, 27 Sep

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Twilight BEN

Mixed 6/7 Final 425 (VICGREYS) 425 1650Grade 5 Heat 425 425 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 500 (275+ Ranking) 500 1405Restricted Win 425 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 425 1405

NightGEL

GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Final 400 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) 400 7500GDR Special Event 680 (VICGREYS) 680 3300Mixed 6/7 Heat 400 400 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 400 (275+ Ranking) 400 1405Restricted Win 460 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 460 1405

WGL Restricted Win 460 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 460 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 400 (275+ Ranking) 400 1405

Sat, 28 SepTwilight CRN Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Night MEA Grade 5 Final 600 600 7480Top Cat Video Cup - S/E Group 3 725 725 25000

Sun, 29 Sep

Day

HVLRestricted Win Final 350 (3 - 6 Wins)(VICGREYS) 350 1650Restricted Win 350 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 350 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 300 (275+ Ranking) 300 1405

SAPRestricted Win Final 515 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking)(Final SAP 29/9) 515 1650Grade 5 Non Penalty Heat 515 (250+ Ranking)(Final SAP 6/10) 515 1405Maiden Heat 515 515 1325

Twilight SLE

GRV VIC BRED Series - S/E Final 650 (Less Than $25000)(Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) 650 5000Mixed 6/7 Final 440 (VICGREYS) 440 1650Grade 5 Heat 440 440 1405Restricted Win 520 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) 520 1405

Mon, 30 SepDay HVL S/E Veteran 300 (250+ Ranking) 300 825

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

Tue, 1 Oct

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

Twilight WBL

Grade 5 No Penalty 390 (250+ Ranking) 390 1405Restricted Win 450 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) 450 1405Restricted Win 390 (Bitches Only)(1 - 4 Wins) 390 1405Maiden Heat 390 390 1325

Night WGL

Maiden Final 400 (VICGREYS) 400 1405Restricted Win Heat 400 (3 - 6 Wins) 400 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 400 (275+ Ranking) 400 1405Restricted Win 460 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 460 1405

Wed, 2 Oct

Day MEPNovice Grade 7 600 600 1620Restricted Win Heat 525 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking)(Final MEP 9/10) 525 1405Grade 5 Heat 525 (No City Wins) 525 1405

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

Night

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Mixed 6/7 Final 450 (VICGREYS) 450 1650Restricted Win 450 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 450 1405GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 390 (Vic Bred Only) 390 1405S/E Veteran 450 450 1405

CRNGrade 5 Final 520 (VICGREYS) 520 1650Grade 5 No Penalty 520 (275+ Ranking) 520 1405Mixed 6/7 Heat 311 311 1405

Thu, 3 Oct

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

Twilight SHP

Maiden Final 450 (VICGREYS) 450 1405Restricted Win Heat 390 (3 - 6 Wins) 390 1405Restricted Win 450 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 450 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 390 (275+ Ranking) 390 1405

Night

SAN Melbourne Cup Prelude Series 1 - Special Event 515 515 6540Maiden Final 515 515 5280

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GDR Special Event 650 (VICGREYS) 650 3300Grade 5 Final 390 (VICGREYS) 390 1650Warrnambool To The Meadows - Grade 5 Heat 450 (No City Wins) 450 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 450 (250+ Ranking) 450 1405Restricted Win 390 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) 390 1405S/E Veteran 390 (VICGREYS)(200+ Ranking) 390 1405

Fri, 4 Oct

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

Twilight BEN

The Great Chase - Special Event 500 (1 - 5 Wins)(Vic Bred Only) 500 1650Grade 5 Final 425 (VICGREYS) 425 1650Grade 5 No Penalty 425 (275+ Ranking) 425 1405GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 500 (Vic Bred Only) 500 1325

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Geelong Derby - S/E Heat 460 (Dogs Only)(Whelped on/after 1 Apr 2017) 460 1650Geelong Oaks - S/E Heat 460 (Bitches Only)(Whelped on/after 1 Apr 2017) 460 1650Mixed 6/7 Final 400 (VICGREYS) 400 1650Restricted Win 400 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 400 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 460 (275+ Ranking) 460 1405

SLERestricted Win 440 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) 440 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 520 (250+ Ranking) 520 1405Maiden Heat 440 440 1325

Sat, 5 OctTwilight BEN Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Night MEA Mixed 6/7 Final 525 525 6540Grade 5 Heat 600 600 6030

Sun, 6 Oct

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HVL S/E Veteran 350 (VICGREYS)(250+ Ranking) 350 825Grade 5 Heat 350 350 825

SAP

GDR Grade 5 715 (No City Wins) 715 3020Grade 5 Final 515 (250+ Ranking)(Final SAP 6/10) 515 1650The Great Chase - Special Event 515 (1 - 5 Wins)(Vic Bred Only) 515 1650Restricted Win 595 (1 - 4 Wins)(250+ Ranking) 595 1620

Twilight SLE

The Great Chase - Special Event 440 (1 - 5 Wins)(Vic Bred Only) 440 1650Grade 5 Final 440 (VICGREYS) 440 1650Restricted Win 520 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) 520 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 440 (250+ Ranking) 440 1405

Mon, 7 OctDay BAL Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

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

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Tue, 8 Oct

Twilight

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

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The Great Chase - Special Event 485 (1 - 5 Wins)(Vic Bred Only) 485 1650Mixed 6/7 Heat 410 410 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 410 (250+ Ranking) 410 1405Restricted Win 485 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) 485 1405

Night WGL

The Great Chase - Special Event 460 (1 - 5 Wins)(Vic Bred Only) 460 1650Restricted Win Final 400 (3 - 6 Wins)(VICGREYS) 400 1650Restricted Win 400 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 400 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 460 (275+ Ranking) 460 1405S/E Veteran 400 400 1405

Wed, 9 Oct

Day MEPThe Great Chase - Special Event 525 (1 - 5 Wins)(Vic Bred Only) 525 1650Restricted Win Final 525 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking)(Final MEP 9/10) 525 1650Maiden Heat 525 525 1325

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

Night

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GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 390 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) 390 3050The Great Chase - Special Event 450 (1 - 5 Wins)(Vic Bred Only) 450 1650GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 660 (0 - 6 Wins)(No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only) 660 1620Grade 5 No Penalty 450 (275+ Ranking) 450 1405Restricted Win 390 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 390 1405Maiden Heat 390 390 1325

CRN

GDR Special Event 699 (VICGREYS) 699 3300The Great Chase - Special Event 520 (1 - 5 Wins)(Vic Bred Only) 520 1650Mixed 6/7 Final 311 (VICGREYS) 311 1650Grade 5 No Penalty 311 (275+ Ranking) 311 1405

Thu, 10 Oct

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

Twilight SHP

The Great Chase - Special Event 450 (1 - 5 Wins)(Vic Bred Only) 450 1650Restricted Win Final 390 (3 - 6 Wins)(VICGREYS) 390 1650S/E Veteran 450 (VICGREYS)(250+ Ranking) 450 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 450 (275+ Ranking) 450 1405Restricted Win 390 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 390 1405

Night

GEL

Geelong Derby - S/E Final 460 (Dogs Only)(Whelped on/after 1 Apr 2017)(VICGREYS) 460 6300Geelong Oaks - S/E Final 460 (Bitches Only)(Whelped on/after 1 Apr 2017)(VICGREYS) 460 6300The Great Chase - Special Event 460 (1 - 5 Wins)(Vic Bred Only) 460 1650Grade 5 No Penalty 400 (275+ Ranking) 400 1405Restricted Win 460 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 460 1405GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Heat 400 (Vic Bred Only) 400 1405

SAN Restricted Win 515 (Bitches Only)(1 - 4 Wins) 515 5280

WBL

The Great Chase - Special Event 450 (1 - 5 Wins)(Vic Bred Only) 450 1650Maiden Final 390 (VICGREYS) 390 1405Grade 5 Heat 390 390 1405Restricted Win 450 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) 450 1405

Fri, 11 Oct

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

Twilight BEN

GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Final 500 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) 500 7500Grade 5 No Penalty 500 (275+ Ranking) 500 1405Restricted Win Heat 425 (3 - 6 Wins) 425 1405Restricted Win 425 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 425 1405

Night WGLGrade 5 No Penalty 400 (275+ Ranking) 400 1405Restricted Win 400 (Bitches Only)(1 - 4 Wins) 400 1405Restricted Win 460 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 460 1405

Sat, 12 Oct

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

Night MEAWarrnambool To The Meadows - Grade 5 Final 525 (No City Wins) 525 6540Grade 5 Final 525 (No City Wins)(VICGREYS) 525 6540Grade 5 Final 600 600 12000

Sun, 13 Oct

DayHVL

S/E Veteran 300 (250+ Ranking) 300 825Maiden Heat 350 350 825Grade 5 Final 350 (VICGREYS) 350 825

SAP Grade 5 Heat 595 595 1620Restricted Win Heat 515 (1 - 3 Wins)(Final SAP 20/10)(250+ Ranking) 515 1405

Twilight SLEMixed 6/7 Heat 440 440 1405Maiden Final 440 (VICGREYS) 440 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 520 (250+ Ranking) 520 1405

Mon, 14 OctDay CRN Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

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

Tue, 15 Oct

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Mixed 6/7 Final 410 (VICGREYS) 410 1650Grade 5 Heat 410 410 1405Restricted Win 410 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) 410 1405S/E Veteran 410 (200+ Ranking) 410 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 485 (250+ Ranking) 485 1405

Night WGLGDR Special Event 680 (VICGREYS) 680 3300Restricted Win 400 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 400 1405Grade 5 Heat 460 460 1405

Wed, 16 Oct

Day MEPThe Great Chase - S/E Heat 525 (1 - 6 Wins)(Vic Bred Only) 525 8000Grade 5 No Penalty 600 (250+ Ranking) 600 1620Mixed 6/7 Heat 525 525 1405

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

Night

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GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Final 660 (0 - 6 Wins)(No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) 660 5000

Restricted Win Heat 390 (3 - 6 Wins) 390 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 390 (275+ Ranking) 390 1405Restricted Win 450 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 450 1405Maiden Final 390 (VICGREYS) 390 1405

CRNGrade 5 No Penalty 520 (275+ Ranking) 520 1405Restricted Win 311 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 311 1405Maiden Heat 311 311 1325

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Thu, 17 Oct

Day SLE

Grade 5 440 (Bitches Only) 440 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 440 (250+ Ranking) 440 1405Restricted Win 520 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) 520 1405S/E Veteran 440 440 1405

Twilight SHP

Grade 5 Heat 450 450 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 390 (275+ Ranking) 390 1405Restricted Win 450 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 450 1405Restricted Win 390 (Bitches Only)(1 - 4 Wins) 390 1405

Night

SAN Grade 5 Final 595 595 7480Melbourne Cup Prelude Series 2 - Special Event 515 515 6540

WBLGrade 5 Final 390 (VICGREYS) 390 1650Grade 5 No Penalty 450 (250+ Ranking) 450 1405Restricted Win 390 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) 390 1405

Fri, 18 Oct

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

Twilight BEN

GDR Restricted Win 660 (0 - 4 Wins) 660 3020Restricted Win Final 425 (3 - 6 Wins)(VICGREYS) 425 1650Mixed 6/7 Heat 425 425 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 425 (275+ Ranking) 425 1405Restricted Win 500 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 500 1405

Night GEL

Geelong Gold Cup - S/E Heat 460 (Maidens Ineligible) 460 5280GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Final 400 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS)(VICGREYS) 400 4000S/E Veteran 460 460 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 460 (275+ Ranking) 460 1405Restricted Win 400 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 400 1405

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

Sat, 19 Oct Twilight BAL Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)Night MEA Maiden Final 525 525 5280

Sun, 20 Oct

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Maiden Final 350 (VICGREYS) 350 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 350 (275+ Ranking) 350 1405Restricted Win 300 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 300 1405Grade 5 350 (Bitches Only) 350 1405

SAPRestricted Win Final 515 (1 - 3 Wins)(Final SAP 20/10)(250+ Ranking) 515 1650Grade 5 Non Penalty Heat 515 (250+ Ranking)(Final SAP 27/10) 515 1405GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 515 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only) 515 1405

Twilight SLE

Mixed 6/7 Final 440 (VICGREYS) 440 1650Grade 5 No Penalty 520 (250+ Ranking) 520 1405Restricted Win 440 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) 440 1405Presidents Cup - Mixed 4/5 Heat 520 (VICGREYS) 520 1405GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 440 (Vic Bred Only) 440 1325

Mon, 21 OctDay HVL S/E Veteran 350 (250+ Ranking) 350 825

Restricted Win Heat 300 (3 - 6 Wins) 300 825Twilight BAL Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)Night SHP Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Tue, 22 Oct

Twilight

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Grade 5 Final 410 (VICGREYS) 410 1650Restricted Win 485 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) 485 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 410 (250+ Ranking) 410 1405Maiden Heat 410 410 1325

Night WGL

Grade 5 Final 460 (VICGREYS) 460 1650Restricted Win 460 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 460 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 400 (275+ Ranking) 400 1405Maiden Heat 460 460 1325

Wed, 23 Oct

Day MEP

The Great Chase - S/E Group 3 525 (1 - 6 Wins)(Vic Bred Only) 525 47000GDR Novice Grade 7 600 600 3020GDR Restricted Win 600 (2 - 6 Wins) 600 3020Grade 5 Non Penalty Heat 525 (250+ Ranking)(Final MEP 30/10) 525 1405

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

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Restricted Win Final 390 (3 - 6 Wins)(VICGREYS) 390 1650Mixed 6/7 Heat 450 450 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 450 (275+ Ranking) 450 1405Restricted Win 390 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) 390 1405

CRN

S/E Veteran 311 311 1405Super VICGREYS Series - Grade 5 Heat 520 (Vic Bred Only) 520 1405Restricted Win 520 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 520 1405Maiden Final 311 (VICGREYS) 311 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 311 (275+ Ranking) 311 1405

Thu, 24 Oct

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

Twilight HORRestricted Win Heat 485 (3 - 6 Wins) 485 1405Restricted Win 410 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) 410 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 485 (250+ Ranking) 485 1405

Night

SAN GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Final 515 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) 515 10000

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Grade 5 Final 450 (VICGREYS) 450 1650Presidents Trophy - Restricted Win Heat 650 (0 - 4 Wins) 650 1620S/E Veteran 390 (VICGREYS)(250+ Ranking) 390 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 450 (275+ Ranking) 450 1405Restricted Win 390 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 390 1405Maiden Heat 390 390 1325

Fri, 25 Oct

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

Twilight BEN

Mixed 6/7 Final 425 (VICGREYS) 425 1650Restricted Win 425 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 425 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 500 (275+ Ranking) 500 1405Grade 5 Heat 425 425 1405

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Cup Night Distance Event - Special Event 680 (Maidens Ineligible)(VICGREYS) 680 6300Geelong Gold Cup - S/E Group 2 460 (Maidens Ineligible) 460 47000Geelong To Sandown - Grade 5 Heat 520 (No City Wins) 520 1405Restricted Win Heat 400 (1 - 4 Wins) 400 1405Restricted Win 460 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 460 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 400 (275+ Ranking) 400 1405

WGLRestricted Win 400 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 400 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 460 (275+ Ranking) 460 1405Grade 5 Heat 400 400 1405

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Sat, 26 OctTwilight SHP Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

Night MEA Hume Cup - S/E Heat 600 600 7480Mixed 6/7 Final 525 525 6540

Sun, 27 Oct

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HVLS/E Veteran 300 (250+ Ranking) 300 825Restricted Win Final 300 (3 - 6 Wins)(VICGREYS) 300 825Mixed 6/7 Heat 300 300 825

SAPGrade 5 Final 515 (250+ Ranking)(Final SAP 27/10) 515 1650Grade 5 No Penalty 595 (250+ Ranking) 595 1620Maiden Heat 515 515 1325

Twilight SLE

GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Final 440 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) 440 7500Presidents Cup - Mixed 4/5 Final 520 (VICGREYS) 520 3500GDR Restricted Win 650 (0 - 4 Wins) 650 3020Restricted Win 520 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) 520 1405GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 440 (Vic Bred Only) 440 1405

Mon, 28 Oct

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

Night SHP

Northern Districts Cup - S/E Heat 450 (Less Than $25000)(No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only)(Minimum 2 Starts At Shepparton) 450 1650

Keith Warburton Memorial - Grade 5 Heat 450 (Minimum 4 starts at Shepparton)(250+ Ranking) 450 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 390 (275+ Ranking) 390 1405Restricted Win 450 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 450 1405

Tue, 29 Oct Twilight

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WGLRestricted Win 460 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 460 1405Maiden Final 460 (VICGREYS) 460 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 400 (275+ Ranking) 400 1405

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

Wed, 30 Oct

Day MEPGrade 5 Final 525 (250+ Ranking)(Final MEP 30/10) 525 1650GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 525 (Vic Bred Only) 525 1405Restricted Win Heat 525 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking)(Final MEP 6/11) 525 1405

Twilight HOR

Restricted Win Final 485 (3 - 6 Wins)(VICGREYS) 485 1650Special Event 410 (VICGREYS) 410 1650Grade 5 No Penalty 410 (250+ Ranking) 410 1405Restricted Win 485 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) 485 1405Maiden Final 410 (VICGREYS) 410 1405

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Mixed 6/7 Final 390 (VICGREYS) 390 1650Grade 5 Heat 450 450 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 390 (275+ Ranking) 390 1405Restricted Win 450 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 450 1405S/E Veteran 390 390 1405

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Super VICGREYS Series - Grade 5 Final 520 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) 520 1650Restricted Win Heat 311 (3 - 6 Wins) 311 1405Grade 5 No Penalty 520 (275+ Ranking) 520 1405Restricted Win 311 (1 - 3 Wins)(275+ Ranking) 311 1405

Thu, 31 Oct

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

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SANMelbourne Cup Prelude Series 3 - Special Event 515 515 6540Geelong To Sandown - Grade 5 Final 515 (No City Wins) 515 6540Maiden Final 515 515 5280

WBLGrade 5 No Penalty 390 (250+ Ranking) 390 1405Restricted Win 450 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) 450 1405Maiden Heat 450 450 1325

HAS YOUR GREYHOUND BEEN SERIOUSLY

INJURED AT THE TRACK?

ASK THE ON-TRACK VET

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

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

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

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NewsBy Lynton Hogan President of GOTBA Victoria Inc.

The highs and lows of participation: support when needed

Owning, breeding, training or otherwise participating in greyhound racing can bring unquestionable highs, as varied as the pride and reward of owning, breeding

or training a city or group winner or seeing a retired ex-racer of yours happily recognise you years into its life in the wider community – it’s why we all do what we do. But sometimes there are real difficulties and disappointments and lows, and sometimes events in life totally outside the realm of greyhound racing get in the way. Particularly for those who keep greyhounds, that there is little respite from the day to day workload needed to care for and train/race greyhounds when these sorts of things occur can make things even tougher. These pressures can cause great stress and affect mental health: it is something we see more regularly than you might think. While we all put care of greyhounds at the centre of what we do, sometimes taking best care of our greyhounds means ensuring that we also take care of ourselves and those around us. It is really important that we as participants do a few things here. First, recognise that stress and difficulty in maintaining participation can and does occur, for many reasons. If you think you or someone you know is having a difficult time, reach out to them. Second, be aware that there are avenues within the sport of greyhound racing to get support or assistance.

Those avenues: • Other participants – we should all be open to genuine

assistance to fellow participants, where possible;• GOTBA Vic – contact us. We can help with putting you in

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

Victorian Greyhound Awards On a separate note, congratulations to the winners of awards or honours at the Victorian Greyhound Awards held on 16 August 2019 at the Palladium at Crown. A great night of recognition and appreciation.All awards and honours recognise a great deal of care, knowledge and hard work, not to mention emotional, physical and financial investment in our sport and our greyhounds. Well done.

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

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

Are you a member of the GOTBA? If not, please contact us via the channels below.Website: gotbav.org.auGeneral enquiries: gotbav@gmail.comPhone: 0423 357 620

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

TIMESLOT DAY

CLUB Cranbourne/Healesville Meadows (MEP) Warragul Healesville Healesville

STAKES Level 3 - Tier 3 Level 2 Level 3 - Tier 3 Level 3 - Tier 3 Level 3

SKY SKY 1 SKY 1 SKY 1 SKY 1 SKY 1 & 2

CLUB Sandown (SAP)

STAKES Level 2

SKY SKY 2

TIMESLOT TWILIGHT

CLUB Ballarat Horsham Bendigo Shepparton Bendigo Rotate Sale

STAKES Level 3 - Tier 3 Level 2 - Hybrid Level 3 - Tier 3 Level 2 - Hybrid Level 2 - Hybrid Level 3 - Tier 3 Level 2 - Hybrid

SKY SKY 1 SKY 1 SKY 1 & 2 SKY 1 SKY 1 SKY 2 SKY 1

CLUB Geelong

STAKES Level 3 - Tier 3

SKY SKY 1 & 2

TIMESLOT NIGHT

CLUB Shepparton Warragul Ballarat Sandown Geelong The Meadows

STAKES Level 3 - Tier 3 Level 2 Level 2 Level 1 Level 2 - Hybrid Level 1

SKY SKY 1 SKY 1 SKY 1 SKY 1 SKY 1 SKY 1

CLUB Cranbourne Warrnambool Sale/Warragul

STAKES Level 2 - Hybrid Level 2 - Hybrid Level 2 - Hybrid

SKY SKY 1 SKY 1 & 2 SKY 2

DAILY 3 3 4 4 4 2 3

LEVEL 1 Metro 2 SKY 1 16

LEVEL 2 Provincial - Hybrid 12 SKY 2 3

LEVEL 3 Tier 3/Healesville 9 SKY 1 & 2 4

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REGULAR WEEKLY SCHEDULE

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Re-homing of all greyhounds is a key goal forGRV. To assist owners with re-homing theirgreyhounds, spaces in the pre-entry assessment sessions are now booked through Racing Services during office hours on 03 83291100 or by emailing gapbooking@grv.org.au

Pre-entry Assessment email: gapbooking@grv.org.au

Testing Dates

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

The simplest method to achieve this is an injectable C3 vaccine plus the standard intra-nasal Kennel Cough vaccine.If you or your veterinarian have any questions on these requirements please contact GRV.

Pre-entry Assessment Booking Number:

03 8329 1100

All sessions for the next 3 months are listed onthis page, with later dates released each month.To be eligible for a pre-entry assessment your greyhound must:

• have a current C5 vaccination AS PER THE NEW REQUIREMENTS* described below and given at least 10 days before the pre-entry assessment; and

• not have been trained, trialled or raced for at least one month (preferably two months) prior to the testing day (“wind-down pe-riod”). This will increase the likelihood of your greyhound passing the temperament test. The ‘Racing to Retirement’ informa-tion booklet is available through Member Services or at:

greyhoundcare.grv.org.au/retirement-from-racing. Only three greyhounds per connection can bebooked in each pre-entry assessment session.Participants must provide a good quality, well fitted wire muzzle when entering a greyhound into GAP.

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

LOCATION TESTING DAY TIME

Meadows Tuesday, 3 September 2019 3 (FULL) 9.30am to 12.30pm

Geelong Thursday, 5 September 2019 (FULL) 9.00am to 12.00pm

Warrnambool Monday, 9 September 2019 10.00am to 1.00pm

Sale Tuesday, 10 September 2019 (FULL) 8.00am to 10.30am

Shepparton Monday, 16 September 2019 (FULL) 9.30am to 12.30pm

Ballarat Wednesday, 18 September 2019 (FULL) 9.00am to 12.00pm

GAP/Seymour Monday, 23 September 2019 (FULL) 9.00am to 12.00pm

Cranbourne Tuesday, 24 September 2019 (FULL) 10.00am to 1.00pm

Bendigo Monday, 30 September 2019 (FULL) 11.30am to 1.30pm

Meadows Tuesday, 1 October 2019 9.30am to 12.30pm

Geelong Thursday, 3 October 2019 9.00am to 12.00pm

GAP/Seymour Monday, 7 October 2019 9.00am to 12.00pm

Sale Tuesday, 8 October 2019 (FULL) 8.00am to 10.30am

Sandown Monday, 14 October 2019 10.00am to 1.00pm

Cranbourne Tuesday, 15 October 2019 (FULL) 10.00am to 1.00pm

GAP/Seymour Monday, 21 October 2019 9.00am to 12.00pm

Sale Tuesday, 22 October 2019 (FULL) 8.00am to 10.30am

Geelong Thursday, 24 October 2019 9.00am to 12.00pm

Bendigo Monday, 28 October 2019 11.30am to 1.30pm

Ballarat Wednesday, 30 October 2019 9.00am to 12.00pm

Warrnambool Monday, 4 November 2019 10.00am to 1.00pm

GAP/Seymour Wednesday, 6 November 2019 9.00am to 12.00pm

Sandown Monday, 11 November 2019 10.00am to 1.00pm

Meadows Tuesday, 12 November 2019 9.30am to 12.30pm

Geelong Thursday, 14 November 2019 9.00am to 12.00pm

Shepparton Monday, 18 November 2019 9.30am to 12.30pm

Cranbourne Tuesday, 19 November 2019 10.00am to 1.00pm

GAP/Seymour Monday, 25 November 2019 9.00am to 12.00pm

Sale Tuesday, 26 November 2019 8.00am to 10.30am

Ballarat Wednesday, 27 November 2019 9.00am to 12.00pm

Testing Dates

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

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CLUB DIRECTORYBALLARAT

Ballarat Greyhound Racing ClubAdministrator: Ross HabyInterim Manager: Brett JonesTel: (03) 5335 7201Fax: (03) 5335 7104Email: ballarat@grv.org.auWebsite: ballarat.grv.org.auAddress: Corner of Rubicon & Sutton Streets, BallaratPostal: PO Box 175R, Reden, 3350

BENDIGO

Bendigo Greyhound Racing AssociationPresident: Robert DouglasManager: Troy HarleyTel: (03) 5449 3322Fax: (03) 5449 3348Email: bendigo@grv.org.auWebsite: bendigo.grv.org.auAddress: Lords Raceway, McIvor Highway, Junortoun, 3551Postal: PO Box 7, Junortoun, 3551

CRANBOURNE

Cranbourne Greyhound Racing ClubPresident: Greg CarterManager: Amanda FreyTel: (03) 5996 2393Fax: (03) 5996 3493Email: cranbourne@grv.org.auWebsite: cranbourne.grv.org.auAddress: Grant Street, Cranbourne , VIC, 3977 Postal: PO Box 55 Cranbourne, 3977

GEELONG

Geelong Greyhound Racing ClubChairman: Mark PearsonManager: David HoeyTel: (03) 5275 2298Fax: (03) 5275 5211Email: geelong@grv.org.auWebsite: geelong.grv.org.auAddress: Beckley Park, Broderick Road, Corio, 3214Postal: PO Box 125, Corio, 3214

HEALESVILLE

Healesville Greyhound Association Inc.Administrator: Greg MillerManager: Cynthia O’BrienTel: (03) 5962 2420Email: healesville@grv.org.auWebsite: healesville.grv.org.auAddress: Healesville Sports Complex, Cnr Don & Donald Roads, Healesville, 3777Postal: PO Box 1170, Healesville, 3777

HORSHAM

Horsham Greyhound Racing ClubPresident: Ian BibbyManager: Justin BrilliantTel: (03) 5382 4329Fax: (03) 5382 1949Email: horsham@grv.org.auWebsite: horsham.grv.org.auAddress: Horsham Showgrounds, Horsham, 3400 Postal: PO Box 458, Horsham, 3400

THE MEADOWS

Melbourne Greyhound Racing AssociationChairman: Eddie CaruanaCEO: Ashley BakerTel: (03) 9355 5222Fax: (03) 9355 5255Email: meadows@grv.org.auWebsite: themeadows.org.auAddress: 80 Northcorp Boulevard Broadmeadows VIC, 3047 Postal: PO Box 103, Campbellfield, 3061 SALE

Sale Greyhound Racing ClubPresident: John WaughManager: Peter JohnstonTel: (03) 5144 2148Fax: (03) 5144 1910Email: sale@grv.org.auWebsite: salegreyhoundclub.com.auAddress: Sale Showgrounds, Sale Maffra Road Postal: PO Box 44, Sale 3850

SANDOWN

Sandown Greyhound Racing ClubChairman: Neil BrownCEO: Greg MillerTel: (03) 9546 9511Fax: (03) 9558 4453Email: sandown@grv.org.auWebsite: sandowngreyhounds.com.auAddress: View Road, Springvale, VIC 3171 Postal: PO Box 13, Springvale 3171

SHEPPARTON

Shepparton Greyhound Racing ClubPresident: Tracey FothergillManager: Carl McGrathTel: (03) 5823 5577Fax: (03) 5823 5522Email: shepparton@grv.org.auWebsite: shepparton.grv.org.auAddress: 7580 Goulburn Valley Highway, Kialla 3631 Postal: PO Box 7528, Shepparton 3632

TRARALGON

Traralgon Greyhound Racing ClubPresident: Don HaleyManager: Steven ClarkeTel: (03) 5174 2135Fax: (03) 5174 6877 Email: traralgon@grv.org.auWebsite: traralgon.grv.org.auAddress: Glenview Park, McNairn Road, Traralgon Postal: PO Box 329, Traralgon 3844

WARRAGUL

Warragul Greyhound Racing ClubPresident: Bob IredaleManager: Adrian ScottTel: (03) 5623 1867Fax: (03) 5623 4252Email: warragul@grv.org.auWebsite: warragul.grv.org.auAddress: Logan Park, Warragul VIC 3820 Postal: PO Box 313, Warragul 3820

WARRNAMBOOL

Warrnambool Greyhound Racing ClubPresident: Mick WhiteManager: Craig MonigattiTel: (03) 5561 2766Fax: (03) 5561 2768Email: warrnambool@grv.org.auWebsite: warrnambool.grv.org.auAddress: Warrnambool Showgrounds, Koroit Street, Warrnambool Postal: PO Box 115, Warrnambool 3280

COURSING CLUB DIRECTORY

BENALLA

Benalla Plumpton Coursing ClubPresident: Andrew ScottMobile: 0400 077 617Address: Benalla Racecourse, Midland Highway, Benalla, VIC 3672 LANG LANG 320m approx. Grass surface (Drag)

Lang Lang Coursing ClubPresident: John ClayMobile: 0419 559 738Address: McDonalds Track, Lang Lang, VIC 3984 LONGWOOD

Longwood Coursing ClubPresident: Gary RobinsonTel: (03) 5798 1407Mobile: 0439 981 270Address: Longwood Sports Complex, Down Street, Longwood, VIC 3665

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TRIAL INFORMATION For more information please contact the relevant

race club directly

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

Tuesday - (Arm): 9:30 am to 2:30 pm.

Bookings open Friday at 9.00am

Wednesday Night - (Pen): Following the race meeting

Thursday - (Arm): 9:30 am to 3:30 pm.

Bookings open Monday at 9:00am

Saturday – (Pen): 8:00am to 8:45am.

(Arm): 8:45am to 12:30pm

Bookings open Wednesday at 9:00am

BENDIGO

Monday - (Break In/Education): 8:00amTuesday - (Arm): 8:00am - Until completionWednesday - (Pen): Following the race meetingThursday - (Break In/Education): 8:00am - Until completionFriday - (Pen): Following the race meetingSaturday - (Arm): 8:00am - Until completion

CRANBOURNE

Monday - (Arm): 2:00pm to 5:00pm, and must be booked by phone before 2:00pm Monday - (Pen): 6pm until completion, and must be booked by phone before 6pmWednesday - (Pen): After the race meetingThursday - (Arm): 8:00am to 1:00pm, and must be booked by COB Wednesday.

GEELONG Tuesday - (Hoop)Hoop trials are run on Tuesday after the racesHoop trials CANNOT be booked online. They must be booked by Phone or office.Booking opening times for Tuesday are from12.00 pm on the same day as trial session.Any queries can be made by contacting theoffice or via email.Wednesday - (Hoop)8:30am – 3:00pmInside track (520m,BTB,596m) 8:30am-11amOutside track (400m, 460m,680m) 11:15am-3:00pmSaturday - (Hoop)8:30am – 3:00pmInside Track (520m,BTB,596m) 8:30am-11amOutside track (400m, 460m, 680m) 11:15am-3pmBookings for Wednesday and Saturday Trials

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

HEALESVILLE

Winter Trial Times (Effective 1 May)

Sunday Race daySatisfactory Trials – Must be bookedHalf field trials after the races - $10 per dogSOLO trials - $40.00

Friday Race DaySatisfactory Trials – Must be bookedHalf field trials after the races - $10 per dogSOLO trials - $40.00 ** Monday Race Day – NO TRIALS **Monday – alternate weeks300m trials – 9:00am – 11:00am350m trials – 11:00am – 1:00pm(Bookings open at 10:00am on Friday as normal on FastTrack. Further sessions will be programmed if required)Wednesday300m trials – 9:00am – 11:00am350m trials – 11:00am – 1:00pm(Bookings open at 10:00am on Friday as normal on FastTrack. Further sessions will be programmed if required)

HORSHAM

Tuesday - (Pen) Following the race meetingSaturday - (Arm Only) 9:00am - Until completionBookings essential by phoning the club. THE MEADOWS

Monday - (Arm/Pen):12pm to finishBookings open 48 hours prior & close 11am Monday morningWednesday - (Pen)Trials start after last raceBookings open Wednesday 8.30amThursday - (Arm/Pen)12pm to finishBooking open 48 hours prior & close 11am Thursday Morning*Free trials

SALE

Tuesday - (Arm): 8:00am – Until completion. Pen trials between 9:00am – 9:30am. Wednesday - (Arm): 8:00am – Until completionSaturday - (Arm): 7:30am – Until completionSunday – (Pen): Following the race meetings The new training bullring is operational with

sessions on Mondays and Thursdays at 8am. Bookings with the Club only.

SANDOWN

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

SHEPPARTON Monday - (Pen): Following the race meetingWednesday - (Arm): 9:00am – 3:00pmThursday - (Pen): Following the race meetingSaturday - (Arm): 9:00am –3:00pmPlease note: Following night race meetings the Shepparton GRC will conduct satisfactory and field trials only.

TRARALGON

No trials due to track closure.

WARRAGUL

Tuesday – (Pen): Following the race meeting Wednesday – (Arm): 12:00pm to 5:00pm Thursday - (Pen): Following the race meeting Friday – (Arm): 8:00am to 1:00pm

WARRNAMBOOL

Tuesday – (Arm)From 8:00am (Booked in reverse)Tuesday – (Pen)From 9:00amThursday – (Pen)After the last race Saturday – (Arm)From 8:00am

COURSING TRIAL INFO

BENALLA

340m approx. Grass surface (Drag)

Bookings by appointment LANG LANG 320m approx. Grass surface (Drag)

Sunday - 9.30am until completion, weather permitting. Bookings via phone 0468 587 533 on Thursdays 10am-4pm

LONGWOOD

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

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Gold Cup Geelong

2019 Beckley Centre

Friday October 25 Beckley Park, Geelong, Victoria

2019 Beckley Centre Geelong Gold Cup

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

Nominations close 11.00am 15/10/19Heats Friday October 18, 2019 - $5,280

Winners of the 2019 Millers Muzzles Geelong Oaks or TTS Electrical Derby (October 10, 2019) who then to go on

to compete and win the Beckley Centre Geelong Gold Cup will receive an added

bonus of $10,000.

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

Available now on

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

VIDEO REPLAYS AND RESULTS FOR ALL VICTORIAN GREYHOUND RACES

RACE TIPS, EXPERT ANALYSIS AND SUGGESTED BETS

INTEGRATED LIVE TAB ODDS

FORM FOR EVERY RUNNER

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Bendigo Friday 4th October 2019 (T) 500m 4 and 1 ResSandown (SAP) Sunday 6th October 2019 (D) 515m 4 and 1 Res

Sale Sunday 6th October 2019 (T) 440m 5 and 1 ResHorsham Tuesday 8th October 2019 (T) 485m 4 and 1 ResWarragul Tuesday 8th October 2019 (N) 460m 5 and 1 Res

Meadows (MEP) Wednesday 9th October 2019 (D) 525m 5 and 2 ResBallarat Wednesday 9th October 2019 (N) 450m 4 and 1 Res

Cranbourne Wednesday 9th October 2019 (N) 520m 5 and 1 ResShepparton Thursday 10th October 2019 (T) 450m 4 and 1 Res

Warrnambool Thursday 10th October 2019 (N) 450m 4 and 1 ResGeelong Thursday 10th October 2019 (N) 460m 4 and 1 Res

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

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

Semis: 16 October (The Meadows – 525m)Grand Final: 23 October (The Meadows – 525m)

For full conditions go to grv.org.au/tab-great-chase/race-series