It took Ima Lonely Boy (pictured above with owner/trainer Sam Ferguson and son Xavier) five trainers to find his perfect match in Sam Ferguson, and together they have reached their first Group 1 journey in the heats of the $355,000 Australian Cup (525m) at The Meadows on Saturday night. Trainers dream about having a runner in […]
Industry Consultative Group appointed by Greyhound Racing Victoria Greyhound Racing Victoria has announced the appointment of an Industry Consultative Group (ICG), which will build on the relationship between greyhound owners, trainers and clubs; and the Board of GRV. Chair of the GRV Board, Bernie Carolan, today announced the appointment of the 11-person group, to be […]
What’s Up Herbie may not be the most talented greyhound in Victoria, but his win in last Sunday’s Judy Hayley Memorial heat is one that will forever be special for trainer Karen Pitt.
The race meeting scheduled for Bendigo on Wednesday 24 February has been cancelled due to predicted extreme hot weather conditions for today. Under Greyhound Racing Victoria’s (GRV) recently reviewed Hot Weather Policy, greyhound racing or trialling cannot be conducted if the temperature exceeds 38 degrees. The safety and welfare of greyhounds is of paramount concern […]
From winning the Warragul Oaks to a metropolitan win at Sandown, Victor and Carol Gay’s Hot Patootie continues to provide thrills for the Hastings couple. A trip to Sandown on Thursday 28 January saw Hot Patootie reign victory in a $14,300 Grade 5 Final over the 515 metre distance (Replay), breaking the Gay’s 19 year […]