IT’S STATE OF ORIGIN…. GREYHOUND STYLE!
Be at The Meadows on Saturday 24 August to cheer on the Victorians as they take on the best greyhounds from across the country in the Group 1 National Sprint and Distance Championships.
This unique series pits state against state in an enthralling month long series culminating in the rich Group 1 finals – both worth $75,000 to-the-winner – with the Sprint over 525m and the Distance over 725m.
Follow this page for the most up-to-date news as the greyhound world builds towards the finals of the National Sprint and Distance Championships.
NEWS
Sunday 25 August
NATIONALS NIGHT DELIVERS
Full review of Nationals Grand Final night at The Meadows
Saturday 24 August
NATIONALS VIDEOS REPLAYS
Must see viewing for anyone searching for tonight’s Grand Final winners
PONTING’S PUP READY TO RUMBLE
‘Punter’ nervous ahead of tonight’s NSC Grand Final
Thursday 22 August
“THE BEST STAYER I’VE EVER HAD”
Champion Vic trainer talks up her Nationals hopes
MY NATIONALS HEARTBREAK
Mark Fine reveals all as part of a NSC preview for GRVextra
Wednesday 21 August
NATIONALS GRAND FINALS IN SKY’S SPOTLIGHT
Television coverage like greyhound racing has never seen before
GRVextra: NDC GRAND FINAL PREVIEW
Fisher, Van de Maat at loggerheads over Destini Fireball
WHERE YOUNG PUPS PLAY
Join Nick Quinn and Jaimee Rogers in the Nationals Marquee
Tuesday 20 August
NO IMITATION
An incredible run from Mimicking shows he’s the real deal
BEST PAW FORWARD
Vic sprinter the likely leader
LIGHTNING BOLT FROM NSW
Trainer feeling no pressure in lead up to NSC Grand Final
Monday 19 August
TRAINER’S SHOCK REVELATION
Tomac a tale of persistence
STATE OF ORIGIN COMES TO THE MEADOWS
Parliamentary Secretary and Member for the Northern Metropolitan Region discusses the government’s support of the Nationals
Sunday 18 August
VICTORIA’S WILD WAYS
Six Victorian-trained greyhounds to contest the Nationals Grand Finals
Friday 16 August
FLYING UNDER THE RADAR
Little known trainer and his underrated stayer one race away from the Nationals spotlight
Monday 12 August
“HE PROVED ME WRONG”
Trainer left shellshocked after stunning Vic National Sprint Heat win
SET TO SWOOP
Mimicking to pounce if opportunity arises in Victorian National Distance final
Thursday 8 August
NATION’S SENTIMENTAL FAVOURITE
The country’s favourite greyhound Glen Gallon headlines QLD National Sprint Final
Wednesday 7 August
VICS TO HEAT UP NATIONALS
Rest of the country shudders at the talent on show in Victorian Nationals heats
NATIONALS GRAND FINALS SET TO TAKE SHAPE
State finalists confirmed with Grand Finals to be held across the country
WHAT’S ON NATIONALS GRAND FINAL NIGHT
GRV regulates the sport of greyhound racing in the state of Victoria under the Racing Act 1958 (Act), which includes setting standards and ensuring they are met by participants.
The 2012/13 AGRA National Awards were held at the lavish Langham Hotel in Melbourne