I’ll always remember where I was when I heard Fernando Bale had been retired. It may not have been a history changing moment of the scale of man walking on the moon or the fall of the Berlin Wall, but in the world of greyhound racing, the white and brindle chaser had achieved more […]
Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) has made it very clear that there is zero tolerance for the barbaric practice of live baiting and that anyone found guilty of such actions can expect to face criminal charges as well as penalties under Local Racing Rules and Greyhounds Australasia Rules. GRV has been assisting the RSPCA with […]
Any greyhound that races 100 times has special qualities, but the story behind Twistex – and more specifically his trainer, Toni Jones – is truly inspirational. Toni, of Devon Meadows, has a genetic eye condition call Retinitis Pigmentosa, meaning she needs to walk with assistance whether it be with her stick or her seeing eye […]
The welfare of our greyhounds needs to be at the forefront of our minds more than ever during the summer period, whether it be pups, racing greyhounds or retirees.
On 17 December 2015, the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board delivered its findings in a number of live baiting matters and determined to impose varying periods of disqualification on those charged. Some of those disqualified reside with partners and other family members who are currently registered with Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) and actively participate […]