More racing opportunities to race for members and their greyhounds and the optimisation of wagering turnover are two of the factors that influenced changes to Greyhound Racing Victoria’s (GRV) weekly racing schedule for the 2015/16 Financial Year which came into effect on July 1 2015. The decision to revise the racing calendar is consistent with […]
The Andrews Labor Government today confirmed the appointment of Bernie Carolan as the new Chair of Greyhound Racing Victoria. Minister for Racing Martin Pakula said Mr Carolan brought a wealth of experience to his new role and would lead reform across Victoria’s greyhound racing industry. Mr Carolan’s experience in leadership roles includes CEO of the […]
The Board of Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) at its June 2015 meeting resolved to suspend the acceptance of registrations for the Greyhound Owners and Breeders Incentive Scheme (GOBIS) and develop an exit strategy that will eventually lead to the finalisation of the scheme in its current design and purpose. The decision follows a recommendation to […]
The independent Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board (RADB) disqualified Mr Jon Roberts for life today following a hearing into Mr Roberts’ actions at the Tooradin Trial Track. Mr Roberts was charged under LR 18.5, GAR 86(af) at a hearing held on Wednesday 24 June. Mr Roberts was found guilty of charges relating to live baiting […]
On Sunday 21 June, one of Australia’s most loved sports and racing identities passed away. Gary Davies was a pioneer in the sports betting media industry and was an omnipresent figure at race tracks and sporting events throughout his life. His generosity, charisma and kind spirit were hallmarks of his character and all race tracks […]