In accordance with the GRV Hot Weather Policy, the Geelong meeting for Friday 28/12/2018 has been marked as ‘Hot Weather Affected’ due to the forecasted temperatures of 33 degrees.
As a consequence:
Trainers may withdraw any of their greyhounds without penalty, prior to the appointed scratching time
The use of barking muzzles is prohibited for both travel and kennelling
Kennels will open 30 minutes earlier than normal
Kennel temperatures will be monitored and recorded
Cooling Vests will be available at the catching pen.
For detailed weather information, please use the following link:http://www.bom.gov.au/places/vic and enter the track location, then select the ‘Detailed 3-Hourly Forecast’ Option on the right-hand side of the page.
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.
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