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Victorian greyhound racing

Peita Duncan named new Greyhound Racing Victoria Chair

The Victorian Andrews Labor Government has appointed Peita Duncan as chair of Greyhound Racing Victoria, and reappointed fellow board member Emmett Dunne for two further...
Vic greyhound news

GRV Supremo Bernie Carolan To Step Down As Chair

Bernie Carolan will step down as Chair of Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) after a four-year term. Mr Carolan was appointed GRV Chair in 2015 just...

Intrigue surrounds top trainers ahead of disciplinary board hearings

Leading Victorian greyhound trainers Seona Thompson (pictured) and Samantha Grenfell will face the Victorian Racing and Disciplinary Board (RADB) on Tuesday July 9 on charges...
Victorian greyhounds

Victoria follow NSW down the aborted six dog greyhound fields pathway

Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) have today announced they intend to run six dog maximum greyhound races on Victorian greyhound track from 1st February 2019. GRV...
Vic greyhound news

Traralgon greyhound track shutdown

Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) in conjunction with the Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club (TGRC) officially advise that the Traralgon greyhound racing track will be closed indefinitely....
Stewards' wrap

Two year suspension for not seeking prior Greyhound Racing Victoria approval

Victorian greyhound trainer Robert Whitford has been delivered a two year licence suspension for failing to seeking prior approval from Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) before...
Vic greyhound news

Cranbourne Greyhound Racing Club get boost from Andrews Government

Cranbourne Greyhound Racing Club has received a boost from the Victorian government with the Andrews Labor party investing in infrastructure upgrades. The Minister for Racing...
Shepparton Greyhounds

Robert Camilleri fined for “ghost” training greyhound Major Amor

Last week Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) Stewards concluded an inquiry into the location and control of the greyhound ‘Major Amor’ between 19th August 2018 and...
Speed Sunday Sandown

Sandown Park to host 20 races on Speed Star Super Sunday

TWENTY head-to-head races held in rapid succession, just eight minutes apart, will be the highlight for punters at Sandown Park this Sunday as the track...
Vic greyhound news

GRV announce addition of Bendigo lawyer Marika McMahon to board

BENDIGO lawyer Marika McMahon has been appointed to the Board of Greyhound Racing Victoria. The Andrews Labor Government made the announcement early on Tuesday, introducing...

Ballarat greyhounds abandoned before first race

Something of a first that we can remember at Ballarat greyhounds today. The meeting was abandoned after kennelling closed and just 14 minutes before the...
Greyhound betting

Victoria the first to adopt Minimum Bet Limits on greyhound racing

Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) have today announced they with be the first state regulator to adopt Minimum Bet Limits (MBL) on greyhound races in Australia....
TAB

Victorian greyhound racing name Tabcorp exclusive wagering partner

Tabcorp and Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) have announced an extension to their longstanding partnership. The agreement secures Tabcorp’s wagering arm, TAB, as GRV’s exclusive wagering...
Vic greyhound news

Andrews Government reappoints two GRV board members

The Victorian Andrews Labor Government has announced the reappointment of Bernie Carolan as Chair of the Greyhound Racing Victoria Board and Robert Greenall as a...
Vic greyhound news

Victoria gets its version of a Racing Integrity Commission

The Labor Government today introduced into Parliament the Racing Amendment (Integrity and Disciplinary Structures) Bill 2018 which will establish two new bodies – the Victorian...
Greyhound racing

Participants left frustrated with more rules announced

GREYHOUND racing participants are growing concerned at the direction of the industry as more rule changes are expected to come in from March 1, 2018....
Victorian greyhounds

New penalty guidelines to be introduced in Victoria for welfare

GREYHOUND Racing Victoria (GRV) is calling for participants to provide feedback on its draft ‘Penalty Guidelines – Greyhound Welfare 2018’ Policy. The draft guidelines were...
Stewards' wrap

Stewards: Three banned for life, Shillington, Mitchell penalised

THOMAS Mitchell and Blake Shillington had their Victorian Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board (RADB) inquiries finalised this week after they were charged with a string...
Stewards' wrap

Stewards’ wrap: trainers in trouble for swabs and misconduct

Sunbury trainer Jason Hardy recently faced a Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board (RADB) inquiry charged with three rule breaches relating to prohibited substances – GAR...

Greyhound industry legend George Schofield passes away aged 99

THE greyhound racing fraternity has once again been dealt a saddening blow following the passing of iconic industry participant George Schofield on Monday. The sad...
Industry Update

New Victorian rule changes for euthanasia, exports & registration

A LEADING trainer says the greyhound racing industry is becoming less enjoyable in recent times due to over regulation by the authorities. Kel Greenough spoke...
Stewards' wrap

Stewards wrap: 12 month ban for failing to get veterinary care

KEMPSEY trainer Nathan Goodwin has been banned from greyhound racing for a year for failing to provide veterinary care for one of his injured greyhounds....
Fanta Bale

Rob Britton responds to Victoria’s proposed Code of Practice

LEADING Victorian conditioner Rob Britton has labelled the draft Code of Practice for the Keeping of Racing Greyhounds as a ‘disgrace’. The code was recently...
Industry Update

Feedback being sought for new Victorian Code of Practice

FEEDBACK is being sought on the draft Code of Practice for the Keeping of Racing Greyhounds which has been released by the Victorian Government’s Department...
Victorian greyhound racing

Victorian industry contributes more than $400 million to economy

A NEW report has revealed that the Victorian greyhound industry generated more than $408 million to the state economy throughout the 2015-2016 financial year. The...