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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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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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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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Generally used to describe the starting position drawn in an
event.
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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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A female greyhound used for or intended to be used for
breeding.
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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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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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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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The Steward in charge of the GRV Board Stewards Panel.
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Generally used to describe an oval or circular Trial or
Racetrack.
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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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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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The mother of a litter of registered pups. A Brood Bitch that is the
registered producer of a specific greyhound.
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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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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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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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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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Generally used to describe the combined runners in a race.
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A publication listing the race performances of the greyhounds in a
specific race (refer to The Watchdog available at www.grv.org.au)
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Generally used to describe the recent performances of a
greyhound
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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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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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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 is the constituted body representing all of
the legislated State Greyhound Authorities in Australia and New Zealand.
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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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Describes the individually enclosed space used to house a single
greyhound.
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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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The arm that protrudes out from the Lure Carriage to which the Lure
is attached.
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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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The action of allowing a greyhound to chase and/or catch a lure
attached to a mechanical device.
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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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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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The lengths between each greyhound during and race and across the
finishing line (a length = 0.067)
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National Coursing Association
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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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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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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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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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A Trial where the time recorded by the greyhound is not on display to
the general public.
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A person Registered by GRV to train greyhounds for a registered
owner.
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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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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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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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A Kennel where a greyhound is housed at a racetrack prior to
racing.
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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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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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Used to describe the actual race/event.
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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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A Kennel where a single greyhound in race training is housed.
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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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Used to describe the condition of being registered with GRV. May be
applied to person or greyhound.
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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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The act of becoming registered. May be applied to person or
greyhound.
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See Qualifying Trial.
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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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When a greyhound has a break from racing (e.g. injury).
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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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The time (seconds) in which the leading greyhound approached the
designated section of the track.
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The point all greyhounds begin a race from, electronically driven for
the lids to lift when the lure reaches a certain point.
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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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Routine samples taken from a greyhound following a race (generally
urine).
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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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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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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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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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Abbreviation for Victorian Breeders Incentive Scheme. A scheme
designed to promote and reward Victorian bred greyhounds.
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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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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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The date a litter of pups were born.
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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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When a greyhound moves to the outside of the field during a
race.
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