Ben Thompson, son of greyhound trainers Jason and Seona of Pearcedale, has taken the world by storm in his role as an apprentice jockey. Thompson, 18, is currently overseas representing Australia in the HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak (IFAHR) Apprentice World Championship in Kentucky and on Sunday he rode to victory. The unique series pits apprentice jockeys against […]
WESTERN Victoria has yet again produced a quality week of greyhound racing, with the highlight of the week being the conclusion of the $14,500 Cannonball Sprint at Geelong. Taken out by outsider Call Me Hank in a solid 22.48sec, the race was a true indication of the balance of talent within country racing – with […]
It’s now time to recap a historic week in metropolitan greyhound racing. Naturally we begin with the Fernando Bale after he showed complete dominance winning the Group 1 Harrison Dawson. The Andrea Dailly prepared runner produced yet another faultless performance easily beating Weston East and Caustic Bale in a red hot 29.14. After being sent off as the […]
Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) Stewards have issued charges against two more suspended persons implicated in the allegations of being involved in live baiting at the Tooradin Trial Track. The persons charged with offences contrary to the GRV Local Racing Rules and Greyhounds Australasia Rules are: Douglas Wheeler and Kyle Smale. Stewards have charged both Mr […]