The 2016 season opener of greyhound racing in its purest form – coursing, begins at Lang Lang on Sunday with 56 greyhounds competing one-on-one. Devon Meadows trainer, Karen Leek, who has her greyhound Stolen entered in Event 6 on ...
NEW TRACK RECORD: Donuts on menu at Bendigo on Easter Sunday
Thursday, 31 March, 2016
No Donuts (Pictured) has added another track record to his impressive resume on Easter Sunday at Bendigo when he scorched around the 660 metre distance in 37.358 seconds. The Anthony Azzopardi trained chaser shaved 0.003 seconds off Shot To Bit’s ...
New whole of life greyhound care website launched
Thursday, 31 March, 2016
A comprehensive new website covering whole-of-life care for greyhounds has been launched by Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) at: greyhoundcare.grv.org.au ‘Greyhound Care and Standards’ is a one stop shop that supports both professional greyhound racing participants and those starting out in ...
SOCIAL MEDIA TAKEOVER: Your chance to ask Jason Thompson!
Wednesday, 30 March, 2016
Fresh off one of the biggest weekends of his illustrious career, three-time Melbourne Cup winning trainer Jason Thompson will be taking over Sandown Park’s social media to answer your questions.
VIDEO: Sandown’s Easter Thursday a Money-Can’t-Buy Experience
Wednesday, 30 March, 2016
Almost 500 kids packed into Sandown Park on Easter Thursday evening for the chance at an experience that money can’t buy. The 94 greyhounds that raced on the night were all assigned a child, designated as ‘Owner of the Day’, ...
VIDEO: Launching Pad a Sweepstakes Sensation
Wednesday, 30 March, 2016
Sandown Park’s annual Group 2 Launching Pad (515m) series is the biggest sweepstakes event in the greyhound racing world, with over $400,000 in prize money distributed across the three weeks. Jason Thompson, trainer of last Thursday night’s 2016 Launching Pad ...
VIDEO: ‘Wonderful Story for the Greyhound’
Tuesday, 29 March, 2016
The recent 20th Anniversary of Victoria’s Greyhound Adoption Program – which has led to more than 6,100 adoptions – is a huge win for all involved, and none more so than these amazing animals themselves.
$20,000 donation for Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal
Tuesday, 29 March, 2016
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Greyhound Adoption Program, Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) made a $20,000 donation to this year’s Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. GRV Board member Peita Elkhorne (pictured) presented a giant cheque at the Melbourne ...
2016 Group 1 Golden Easter Egg Tops Off A Massive 48 Hours For Thompson Kennel
Saturday, 26 March, 2016
Jason Thompson (Pictured with Moreira (Brindle) and Xtreme Knocka) has capped off a massive 48 hours at Wentworth Park with Moreira taking out the Group 1 $344,000 Golden Easter Egg (520m). Moreira worked hard on the rails from box 1, taking ...
Dream Come True: Lioness Lulu Claims First Group 1
Saturday, 26 March, 2016
A house deposit is now on the cards for 22-year-old Mark Giddings after Lioness Lulu took out the duo’s first Group 1 at Wentworth Park tonight. Starting from box eight, the fawn beauty stole the lead and didn’t look back; ...