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Arm Trial
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A trial where the greyhound is allowed to catch and grab an artificial lure after running a nominated distance.
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Board Steward
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A person employed and empowered by the Board of GRV to conduct race meetings and enforce the Rules of Greyhound Racing in Victoria.
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Box Draw
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The official random computerised drawing of the starting positions (box) of the greyhounds in a race or event. Describes the action of drawing the official starting positions of the runners in a race or event.
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Box
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Generally used to describe the starting position drawn in an event.
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Breaking in Track
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Any trial track used predominantly to teach greyhounds to jump from the starting boxes and chase a lure, generally 300 to 400 metres in length, may be straight, circle or oval in shape. The track must be registered with GRV.
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Brood Bitch
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A female greyhound used for or intended to be used for breeding.
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Bullring
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A circular steel rail inside a small circular running surface with a hand operated artificial lure, generally not exceeding a 60 metre circumference, used predominantly to teach greyhounds to jump from the starting boxes and chase an artificial lure.
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Catching Pen
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A section of the racetrack capable of being enclosed to stop and catch the greyhounds at the end of a race; this generally includes a run-off chute.
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Check
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Interference received by the greyhound during a race, possibly causing the greyhound to lose momentum and time (lengths) in that race.
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Chief Steward
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The Steward in charge of the GRV Board Stewards Panel.
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Circle Track
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Generally used to describe an oval or circular Trial or Racetrack.
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Club Steward
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A person employed by a Racing Club to officiate and assist the Board Stewards during a race meeting.
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Coursing Club
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A Registered Greyhound Racing Club that conducts Plumpton meetings (see Coursing, Plumpton).Coursing:Consists of a race where two greyhounds compete on a straight track and are released from a set of slips instead of a Starting Box. Generally conducted with a Drag Lure.
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Dam
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The mother of a litter of registered pups. A Brood Bitch that is the registered producer of a specific greyhound.
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Day Yard
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A wire mesh enclosed space generally not exceeding 50 square metres where one or more greyhounds may spend periods of time recuperating outdoors.
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Distance
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Used to describe the distance covered by runners in a race from the front of the starting box to the finish line. Generally measured 1 metre out from the rail.
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Drag Lure
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A hand operated or battery operated winch used to pull a small piece of sheepskin or cloth along the centre of a Slipping Track to entice a greyhound to run to the other end.
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Exercise Yard
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A series of 2 or more long narrow fenced enclosures used to exercise greyhounds adjacent to each other. Each yard is generally 100 to 120 metres in length and 4 metres wide.
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Field
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Generally used to describe the combined runners in a race.
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Form Guide
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A publication listing the race performances of the greyhounds in a specific race (refer to The Watchdog available at www.thewatchdog.com.au)
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Form
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Generally used to describe the recent performances of a greyhound.
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GAP
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Abbreviation for "Greyhound Adoption Program." This program is financed and administered by GRV to place retired greyhounds in private homes as pets.
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GOBIS
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Abbreviation for "Greyhound Owner Breeder Incentive Scheme." This program is conducted by GRV to provide additional bonus dollars that are available to both the owner and the breeder when their greyhound competes in selected GOBIS races.
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GOTBA
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Abbreviation for "Greyhound Owner Trainer Breeder Association". This is an association dedicated to protect the rights of greyhound owner's, trainers, and breeders.
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Greyhounds Australasia (GA)
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Greyhounds Australasia is the constituted body representing all of the legislated State Greyhound Authorities in Australia and New Zealand.
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Grade
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Used to describe the classification of a specific race, and/or the classification of a greyhound at a specific Racetrack and distance.
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Kennel
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Describes the individually enclosed space used to house a single greyhound.
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Kennels
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May describe a group of individual kennel spaces in a single building and/or a property that has the facilities for housing (kennelling) greyhounds.
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Lure Arm
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The arm that protrudes out from the Lure Carriage to which the Lure is attached.
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Lure Carriage
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The mechanical trolley used to carry the lure along the inside rail of a Race or Trial track.
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Lure Training
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The action of allowing a greyhound to chase and/or catch a lure attached to a mechanical device.
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Lure
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The actual item used to entice a greyhound to chase, generally consists of an artificial toy designed to resemble a large rabbit or hare.
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Maiden
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Describes a greyhound that has yet to win a race, and/or to describe a specific grade of race for greyhounds yet to win a race.
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Margin
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The lengths between each greyhound during and race and across the finishing line (a length = 0.067)
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NCA
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National Coursing Association
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Interstate Nomination Form
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The approved Form that must be used to lodge a Nomination for interstate greyhounds wishing to nominate for a Victorian racing event.
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Nomination
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The act of nominating a greyhound for inclusion into a race or event either conducted by phone or online.
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Owner Trainer (C2)
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A person Registered by GRV to train greyhounds of which he or she is the Owner or part Owner of.
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Owner
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A person Registered by GRV for the purpose of owning a Registered greyhound eligible to be nominated for a race or event.
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Plumpton
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The type of race/event where two greyhounds compete on a straight track and are released from a Slip Lead instead of a Starting Box. Generally conducted with a Drag Lure.
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Private Trial
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A Trial where the time recorded by the greyhound is not on display to the general public.
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Public Trainer
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A person Registered by GRV to train greyhounds for a registered owner.
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Public Trial
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A trial where the time recorded by the greyhound is displayed for the general public to view.
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Puppy Yard
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A wire meshes enclosure where young greyhounds to the age of four months are kept. May be attached to a Whelping Kennel.
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Qualifying Trial
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Trials that are conducted by a Race Club under race conditions to select greyhounds for inclusion into a specific race or event.
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Race Kennel
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A Kennel where a greyhound is housed at a racetrack prior to racing.
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Race Program
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A listing of the races/events to be conducted at a specific meeting, the names of greyhounds and trainers, the official box draw, and may include the recent form of the greyhounds engaged. May also be used to list proposed races/events to be held at a specific venue at a future date.
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Racetrack
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May be used to describe a specific race venue and/or the actual running surface and area set aside for the conduct of a race or event.
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Race
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Used to describe the actual race/event.
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Railing
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When a greyhound moves to the inside of the field and follows the rail during a race.
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Racing Kennel
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A Kennel where a single greyhound in race training is housed.
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Rearing Yard
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A wire mesh enclosure used to house young greyhounds, generally between the ages of four to thirteen months of age. Generally includes a building (kennel) used as sleeping quarters.
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Registered
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Used to describe the condition of being registered with GRV. May be applied to person or greyhound.
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Registration Certificate
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The Certificate issued by GRV that lists the Registered name of the greyhound, whelping date, the names of Sire and Dam, and the name/s of the Registered Owner/s.
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Registration
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The act of becoming registered. May be applied to person or greyhound.
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Selection Trial
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See Qualifying Trial
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Sire
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A Stud dog that is the Registered father of a specific greyhound.
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Slipping Track
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A long narrow wire mesh enclosure used to allow a greyhound free running exercise.
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Spell
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When a greyhound has a break from racing (e.g. injury).
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Spelling Kennel
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A designated kennel, perhaps away from other dogs or disturbances, for greyhounds that are having a break from racing generally due to injury.
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Split Times
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The time (seconds) in which the leading greyhound approached the designated section of the track.
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Starting Boxes
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The time (seconds) in which the leading greyhound approached the designated section of the track.
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Straight Track
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A long fenced off area; approximately 400m where greyhounds can be slipped or free galloped. Normally grass or sand surface.
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Swab
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Routine samples taken from a greyhound following a race (generally urine).
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Trainer
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A registered member of GRV who cares and outlays training regimes for racing or potential racing greyhounds.
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Training
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The processes involved in getting the greyhound into a condition suitable for racing. Involves diet, trialling, racing and general care of greyhounds.
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Trial Track
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A registered entity with GRV, which operate smaller circular racing tracks, approximately 400m, normally used when breaking greyhounds in before heading to the actual racetrack.
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Trial
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Can be solo, double or in a half-field, where greyhounds go around a racing track similar to race conditions obtaining split and overall time for an indication of performance.
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VBIS
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Abbreviation for Victorian Breeders Incentive Scheme. A scheme designed to promote and reward Victorian bred greyhounds.
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Vetted/vetting
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Observations made by the track veterinarian following a race where an injury/illness stand off period is given to a greyhound.
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VUGA
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Abbreviation for Victorian United Greyhound Association.This is an association dedicated to protect the rights of greyhound owner’s, trainers, and breeders.
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Whelping Date
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The date a litter of pups were born.
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Whelping Kennel
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A specific kennel designed for the birth of a littler of pups, would include a larger bed for mother and puppies and electricity outlets for lighting and heating.
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Wide (running wide)
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When a greyhound moves to the outside of the field during a race.
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