Media Releases

Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) and Victorian Thoroughbred Racing IMB Pty Ltd (VTRIMB) are pleased to announce a ground-breaking new free-to-air partnership that will see the best of Victorian greyhound racing showcased nationally on the “Racing.com” free to air channel (78 & 68) and Foxtel’s channel 529 for the first time.

The spotlight of the greyhound racing world will be on Victoria’s two premier tracks, Sandown Park and The Meadows in November and December this year for a reshaped festival, showcased by five feature Saturday nights of premium racing and entertainment, where a total of over $4.1 million will be won.

The Victorian Racing Industry (VRI) generates nearly $4.7 billion of value to the Victorian economy and supports 147,952 jobs and participants according to an independent report released today.

Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) has reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to increasing financial returns to participants by today announcing significant uplifts in prizemoney and travel subsidies for the new racing season.

Greyhound Racing Victoria Chair, Peita Duncan released the following statementacknowledging today’s announcement by the Minister for Racing, Martin Pakula.

In recognition of rising costs encountered by Victorian greyhound trainers, the GRV Board today approved an increase to Starter payments effective from 1 May.