Fernando Bale is the world’s first greyhound to win $1Million in prize money following a stunning victory in the Group 1 Adelaide Cup (515m) on Friday night. Trained in Victoria by Andrea Dailly, the white and brindle sprinter has carved out an incredible career since making his debut last December. This was his 31st victory […]
Saturday night racing comes from The Meadows once again with the first of 12 at 7.13pm. The Saturday night meeting has become renown for its staying handicap to open the proceedings and once agin this is the case. The mighty Sweet It Is (pictured) will step off the five metre handicap which means she’ll be giving […]
Hobby greyhound breeder and trainer Max MacDonald-Johnson passed away in sudden circumstances at the Cranbourne Greyhound Racing Club on Monday. “He was about to load one of his greyhounds (Grand Hero) into the boxes in a qualy (qualifying trial) at Cranbourne when he complained he wasn’t feeling well,” daughter Leeanne explained. “This is very sudden […]
Greyhound Racing Victoria’s (GRV) 2014/15 Annual Report, tabled before the Victorian parliament today, reveals the organisation – and the sport – is in a strong position to rebuild. Highlights from the annual report include: $5.1 million profit 13 per cent growth in wagering revenue to $83.8 million Victorian TAB Joint Venture market share grew to […]
The greyhound racing industry is saddened at the recent loss of successful breeder/trainer Graeme Jolly, 66. Graeme, of Officer, left a huge mark on the sport, with highlights including winning the Lizrene Classic with Mutombo Miss in 1994 as well as the first Australian Cup held at The Meadows with Mandatario in 1999. “Graeme joins […]