In accordance with the GRV Hot Weather Policy, the Ballarat & Meadows meetings for 16^th January 2018 have been marked as ‘Hot Weather Affected’ due to the forecasted temperatures of 37 & 32 degrees respectively.

As a consequence:

1. Trainers may withdraw any of their greyhounds without penalty, prior to the appointed scratching time
2. The use of barking muzzles is prohibited for both travel and kennelling
3. Kennels will open 30 minutes earlier than normal
4. Kennel temperatures will be monitored and recorded
5. 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.