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CEO Monthly Update January 2017

As we enter 2017, I think it’s worth reflecting on what’s been achieved over the past year by Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) and the sport. GRV has been substantially reformed in line with the recommendations by the Racing Integrity Commissioner and the Chief Veterinarian. Local Rules of Racing have been updated and revised, a new […]
10:33 AM 08 Jan 2017

2016 COURSING AWARDS: Bookings now open

Greyhound racing fans are invited to celebrate the National Coursing Association’s 2016 Coursing Awards at Sandown Park on Australia Day eve, January 25. Awards to be announced on the night include: – Greyhound of the Year – Female Greyhound of the Year – Trainer of the Year – Owner of the Year – Noel Banks […]
03:46 PM 07 Jan 2017

Vale Terry Corden

The man responsible for the international invasion of the Topgun (1997-2000) has passed away.  
10:24 AM 07 Jan 2017

CHASE MOTIVATION SURVEY: Your chance to contribute to research

Researchers at the University of Sydney in conjunction with Greyhound Racing NSW have developed a survey to investigate attitudes towards training racing greyhounds and what features of lures are most encouraging for greyhounds to chase. This is your chance to contribute to the research, explaining the methods of training that are important to you. The […]
01:59 AM 07 Jan 2017

SILVER CHIEF: The Meadows transferred to Sunday Twilight due to hot weather forecast

Saturday night’s Group 1 Silver Chief meeting has been moved to Sunday (Twilight) due to hot weather being forecast. More to come…
01:56 PM 05 Jan 2017

Racing and Grading Changes – aged prize money explained

The recent GRV Stakeholder Workshops – ‘Grading, Racing and Programming’ (23rd July 2016) and ‘Improving the Racing career of Greyhounds’ (25th June 2016), provided some valuable feedback on our current grading, programming and race selection processes. As a result, we are pleased to announce the following changes to provide increased opportunities for greyhounds to race […]
01:25 PM 05 Jan 2017