Percy Allan

Foley’s Parliament speech on greyhound ban is essential reading

AMIDST the most challenging period in the history of greyhound racing, an unlikely hero has emerged with a goal to rebuild and repair the sport. New...

Follow the money: is ban more about finances than welfare?

As the truth is slowly but surely teased out of the Gordian knot of lies weaved into the fabric of the McHugh Special Commission, it...

Greyhound commission searching for answers

THE first week of public hearings at the Special Commission in Sydney was hardly newsworthy. Much like the Queensland and Victorian inquiries it served mostly...

Board reform – the chance of a lifetime

THE NSW government is proving to be far more aggressive than Queensland or Victoria in attacking the live-baiting scandal. While the others have enforced lots...

The Inquiry – Behind The Scenes

(Part One appeared yesterday) The future of the parliamentary Inquiry into greyhound racing is going to rest on the efforts of several working parties and...

Ten Years Of Confusion Coming Up

Well, this time we have the Sun Herald to thank for bringing out into the open what is apparently an ongoing but secretive investigation into...

Two Dozen Warriors Required Urgently

Can we prevail on greyhound racing's $5 million dollar man? There is no other way to put this. The code is on a seemingly unstoppable...

Eve McGregor Appointed New GRNSW Chairman

Eve McGregor has been appointed as Chairman of the first independent Board of Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW). Ms McGregor has extensive background as a corporate...

Things Are Not Always What They Seem

It is never easy to get to the heart of things in the racing industry. Here are some topical examples. CASE 1. Earlier (see Truth...

Mudgee & Forbes Greyhound Track Registrations Renewals Approved, Moree Still Shutout

effective immediately. The Board of GRNSW did not renew Mudgee's registration in December after it determined that the club had not met the requirements of...

GRNSW Take 70% Stake In The Gardens To Stop NCA’s Debt Foreclosure

Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) has announced it will enter into an agreement with the NSW National Coursing Association (NCA) to acquire a 70% share in...

Retiring GRNSW Chairman Reflects On His Time At The Helm

Retiring Greyhound Racing NSW Chairman Professor Percy Allan AM has used his farewell statement to reflect on the various achievements of his Board during the...

Death Knell Sounds For Mudgee, Moree And Forbes Greyhound Tracks

Following on from the unpleasant 2009 Christmas surprise sprung on Moree and Forbes greyhound tracks, the two clubs plus now Mudgee have been dealt a...

GRNSW Announce Drug Exemptions For Greyhounds Suffering From Pannus

The Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) Board has today announced a change that will create an exemption for eye drops to be used for greyhounds affected...

GRNSW Lifts Mudgee Greyhound Club Suspension

The board of GRNSW suspended Mudgee's registration in September after it became concerned about the club's ongoing financial viability. However, at a meeting on Tuesday...

NSW Greyhounds Say Goodbye To Muzzles And Become Greenhounds

NSW Local Government Minister Don Page today unveiled a new program which will allow pet greyhounds to become muzzle free in public places. The Greenhounds...

Goulburn Development Leads To TAB Racing

A significant upgrade of racing facilities at the Goulburn greyhound track was announced today that will allow the Goulburn track to conduct regular TAB racing...

GRNSW Add New 8 Greyhound Meetings To Accomodate Sky Racing2

Greyhound Racing New South Wales (GRNSW) today confirmed that it would increase the number of TAB meetings conducted in NSW by eight meetings per week...

Take The Kitty Wins NSW 2009 Greyhound Of The Year

He traversed up and down the east coast of Australia in search of Group racing glory in 2009, but it was at the Sydney Hilton...

GHRRA/GRNSW Merger Costs NSW Greyhounds $2Million

Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) Chairman Professor Percy Allan AM today disclosed that the final costs for merging the greyhound division of the Greyhound and Harness...

GRNSW Continues To Strive For Revenue Reform In NSW

Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) though disappointed at Racing Minister, Kevin Greene's decision not to implement the Cameron Report in its entirety, will continue to engage...

NSW Stewards & GRNSW Up The Ante On Drug Cheats

The Board of Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) today announced a series of changes to the state's swabbing policy which will significantly improve all aspects of...

NSW Greyhounds Announce Massive Prizemoney Increases

GRNSW have tonight announced the second of massive prizemoney increases that will see returns to New South Wales greyhound participants increase by 33%. In the...

GRNSW De-Rail Tamworth Regional Racing Precinct

In a move which will be seen as a huge setback for the long awaited Tamworth Regional Racing Precinct development which was to have seen...

GRNSW Unveils $900,000 Gosford Upgrades

Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) Chairman Professor Percy Allan AM last night unveiled the second and final stage of upgrades in the redevelopment of the Gosford...