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AUDIO: Victorian greyhound racing in good shape

Greyhound Racing Victoria CEO, Alan Clayton says Victorian greyhound racing is well and truly on the pathway to reform. “I think we’ve had a great last 18 months. In terms of what the community wants, we’re making really good progress. We’ve established a strong integrity capability throughout the industry and in animal welfare, including changing […]

Lucky reaching for the stars

Lucky doesn’t even begin to describe the life up-and-coming-greyhound Acrostar (pictured above after his win at Warragul) has led. He is now a winner of two races from five starts, but it has been a turbulent flight for Acrostar, who is named after a handmade Jet – fell very ill as a pup and had […]
08:59 AM 10 Mar 2017

Jan Wilson inducted into Victorian Honour Roll for Women

Former Greyhound Racing Victoria Chairman, the late Mrs Jan Wilson OAM, was this week inducted into the 2017 Victorian Honour Roll for Women for her advocacy to improve animal welfare practices across the State. After she retired from politics in 1999, Mrs Wilson was appointed Chairman of Greyhound Racing Victoria, and for a decade she […]
10:48 AM 09 Mar 2017

GRV celebrates International Women’s Day

As each day breaks throughout Victoria many women are rising with the sun to make sure their beloved dogs are okay; feeding and watering their animals and getting them ready for another day. Preparation is paramount for the dogs as is socialisation and care; a duty shared within many a household by the mothers, wives […]

GOTBA’s SupaNite

The Greyhound Owners Trainers and Breeders Association of Victoria is holding its SupaNite at Sandown Greyhound Racing Club on March 23. The night will include the ABBA Kennels GOTBA Cup, which is always a highlight.   There will be a special dining deal for trainers and their guests, while all GOTBA members who attend for […]
04:10 PM 08 Mar 2017

Fanta Bale’s fantastic Australian Cup triumph

Underrated but ultra-consistent Fanta Bale claimed her third Group 1 trophy at The Meadows – and her first as a sprinter – with a surprise victory in the Sky Racing Australian Cup Final on Saturday night. Trained by Robert Britton for Australia’s most successful breeder Paul Wheeler, Fanta Bale had won two 600m features at […]
10:20 PM 04 Mar 2017