Premier of Victoria and Minister for Racing Denis Napthine has announced a $1.86 million upgrade of patrons’ facilities at Sandown Park. Dr Napthine said Sandown Park was vital to the ongoing success of Victorian greyhound racing and the upgrades would improve the experience for patrons at the iconic venue.
It almost didn’t happen. After more than 40 years in the sport hoping for a Cup victory illness threatened to ruin the night. Gerald Kleeven had to drag himself off his sick bed to handle Luca Neveelk in the Geelong Cup tonight. It was a display of strength and determination from the trainer as much as the greyhound. As […]
The Watchdog has completed his extended analysis of tonight’s $64,000 Group 2 SITA Geelong Cup, and the form expert says Gippsland star Luca Neveelk will claim the $45,000 first prize. A winner of 20 races from just 24 starts, Luca Neveelk, who was bred and is trained by Gerry Kleeven, was the fastest heat winner […]
Melbourne trainer Peter Akathiotis is striving to break tradition when Nockabout Aussie ($14.00) contests Friday night’s $64,000 Group 2 SITA Geelong Cup.
Corio greyhound Shot To Bits has been voted September’s people choice for Greyhound Of The Month! Trainer Paul Ryder was thrilled when he heard news of the victory, in which Shot To Bits, winner of the Group 3 Topcat Video Cup in September, had around 80 per cent of votes. “Having a greyhound like him […]
With just days to go until the October 24 nomination deadline, Robert Britton is urging Victorian breeders to enter their pups into next month’s Ready 2 Race Sales at Bendigo. The Lara trainer knows firsthand that there are plenty of cashed up owners wanting to buy greyhounds at the R2R Sales, having personally been flooded […]