If you own a mobile phone and want to keep track of greyhound racing information, try our SMS services.

SMS your Greyhound request to the phone number 199 46637 (SMS costs 55c) or an easy way to remember the number is '19 WINNER'. The corresponding numbers on your phone represent the word WINNER.

The cost of sending a request to the SMS Service and receiving a customised response from the SMS Service is AUD 55 cents (including GST). The charges for the content and carriage of the SMS Services will appear on your next mobile telephone bill.

So how does this service work?

There are 4 new services:
Box-draw information (including scratchings)
Suggested Race selections (Tips) from the Watchdog
Suggested Quadrella from the Watchdog
Basic race results

Each of these services are accessed through the use of keywords. The keywords are then followed by a greyhound name or the race meeting that your seeking information for.
Lets say you want to know whether a greyhound by the name of 'Fred Basset' is racing. Create a new text message on your phone and type the message "DOG FRED BASSET". Send this text message to 19946637 (SMS costs 55c) and within a minute you should receive a response. If the greyhound you specified has been boxdrawn to race in the upcoming few days, then you will receive all these details.

Terms and Conditions of use for Greyhound Racing Victoria's SMS Service

About these Terms and Conditions:

These terms and conditions govern your use of the "19WINNER" SMS Service ("SMS Service") provided by Greyhound Racing Victoria, 46-50 Chetwynd Street, West Melbourne Vic 3003 ("GRV"). Your use of, and/or access to the SMS Service indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions. GRV reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions at any time. Since you are bound by these terms and conditions, you should ensure that you have read and fully understood them. The current version of the terms and conditions are available on the GRV website (www.grv.org.au).

SMS Service Terms and Conditions:

1. You must take care when dialling or sending messages to obtain the SMS Service. It is your responsibility to ensure that you dial the correct number and send the correct request message. GRV will not be liable for costs incurred or unexpected responses received by you because of user error or any other occurrence or omission.

2. The SMS Service is only available to users connected to the Telstra, Vodafone and Optus mobile digital networks and participating service providers with SMS compatible mobile digital phones. All queries relating to the eligibility of your specific mobile network should be directed to your mobile telephone carrier.

3. The cost of sending a request to the SMS Service and receiving a customised response from the SMS Service is AUD 55 cents (including GST). The charges for the content and carriage of the SMS Services will appear on your next mobile telephone bill.

4. If you experience any problems with this service, contact GRV on (toll free) 1800 138 507.

5. The SMS Service will be available from 01/12/2004 or such other date notified by GRV. GRV or your mobile telephone carrier may terminate or suspend in whole or in part any or all of the SMS Service at any time, for any reason and without liability. GRV will notify customers of any termination or suspension of the SMS Service on the GRV website (www.grv.org.au).

6. GRV does not guarantee the frequency of updates to the SMS Service database. However, GRV will use reasonable endeavours to provide consistent delivery times for data updates, as follows:

Update 1 - Within 20 minutes of official box-draw time
Update 2 - After The Watchdog form analysis - 2-3 hours after the official box-draw time (assuming within normal business hours)
Update 3 - After scratchings at approximately 9:00am AEST on the morning of each race meeting
Update 4 - After race results posted - 1 hour after race completion. Subject to successful electronic transmissions, otherwise, the morning following the meeting. Race results will be retained for 1 week.

7. When you submit a request to the SMS Service, GRV collects your mobile telephone number for the purpose of responding to your request and, unless you ask not to receive promotional material, may also use your number to keep you informed about GRV services and special offers. GRV will not disclose your number to any person. You may access the information GRV holds about you or obtain a copy of GRV's privacy policy by contacting GRV on 8329 1100 or visiting the GRV website (www.grv.org.au).

8. From time to time, GRV may contact you via SMS with information about GRV services and special offers. By using the SMS Service, you consent to receive this promotional material unless you indicate otherwise. If you do not want to receive promotional material, you may SMS "STOP" to the SMS Service number at any time or contact GRV on 8329 1100.

9. All text, material, graphics and advertisements contained in or forming the SMS Service ("Content") are the property of GRV, its suppliers and/or licensors (including your mobile telephone carrier) unless expressly indicated otherwise. The Content is protected by Australian and international copyright and trade mark laws. You must not modify, copy, reproduce or publish the Content or communicate, SMS, retransmit or disclose the Content to any person in any way unless expressly authorised in writing by GRV.

10. While GRV will use its reasonable endeavours in providing the SMS Service, GRV does not guarantee that the information provided through the SMS Service will be accurate, complete or up to date and does not guarantee that the SMS Service will be free of interruptions or errors. GRV excludes all express and implied warranties in relation to the SMS Service. If any applicable law implies any warranty in relation to the SMS Service which cannot be so excluded, then (if permitted by law) GRV limits its liability for breach of that warranty to re-supply of the SMS Service or payment of the cost of re-supplying the SMS Service, at GRV's option.

11. To the extent permitted by law, GRV excludes all liability for any direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage (including loss of profit or revenue or loss of business) incurred by any person arising from or in connection with the SMS Service (including arising from any negligent act or omission or any failure of the SMS Service).