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Hall of Fame

The people and greyhounds inducted into the Victorian greyhound racing Hall of Fame have been recognised for their excellence, integrity, consistency, longevity and overall contribution to the industry. We hope you enjoy the opportunity to learn more about the contribution these wonderful people and greyhounds have made to this great industry.

2021-22 GRV HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

DYNA DOUBLE ONE
Racing Greyhound

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EDDIE AND MARY LIESHOUT
Studmasters

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PETER GILES
Breeder & Trainer

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2020-21 GRV HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

KAREN LEEK
Breeder, Rearer & Trainer

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STRAND BELLE
Breeding Greyhound

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FANTA BALE
Racing Greyhound

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2018-19 GRV HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

Legendary greyhound trainer Norman McCullagh has been inducted into Greyhound Racing Victoria’s Hall of Fame at the 2018/19 Victorian Greyhound Awards at Crown Palladium.

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FERNANDO BALE
Racing Greyhound

Former champion Fernando Bale has been inducted into Greyhound Racing Victoria’s Hall of Fame at the 2018/19 Victorian Greyhound Awards at Crown Palladium.

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2017-18 GRV HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

ARVO’S JUNIOR
Racing Greyhound

Arvo's Junior with Alicia, Kali and George Arvanitis

Former champion stayer Arvo’s Junior has been inducted into GRV’s Hall of Fame at the 2017/18 Victorian Greyhound Awards at Crown Palladium.

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MAX WINTLE
Trainer

Max and Gloria with Frame

Legendary greyhound trainer Max Wintle has been inducted into GRV’s Hall of Fame at the 2017/18 Victorian Greyhound Awards at Crown Palladium.

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2016-17 GRV HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

EL GRAND SENOR
Racing Greyhound

Outstanding race dog winning three Group 1 events including the Topgun and Melbourne Cup, as well as three Victorian country cups.

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BARRY SMITH
Breeding

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Breeder and rearer of multiple Group 1 winning greyhounds and the man behind the outstanding ‘Mepunga’ bloodline.

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THE LATE JAN WILSON
Administration

Achieved extraordinary success as an administrator of the sport, and in particular her role as GRV Chairman for a decade until her sudden passing in 2010 at age 70.

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2015-16 GRV HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

RON IZON
Racing Equipment

The late Ron Izon was a mechanical mastermind who became a trailblazer in racetrack equipment.

MARG LONG
Adminstration

Leading greyhound club administrator Marg Long was shocked at her induction into GRV’s Hall of Fame.

CURSORIAL
Breeding Greyhound

Broodmatron Cursorial was recognised for the many champions she produced from limited matings.

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