Racing Victoria

Victorian Greyhound Industry Worth $315 Million To The State

More prizemoney, an increased wagering market share and a strong focus on animal welfare and integrity are the highlights of Greyhound Racing Victoria’s (GRV) 2013/14...

Tess Galea Fined For Meloxicam Positive

Offence: GAR 83 (2)(3): Mrs. Tess Galea failed to present the greyhound ‘Sisco Fiasco’ free of any prohibited substance for an event at the Sandown...

Barry Wells Disqualified And Fined

Offence: GAR 83 (1), (2) and (3), 86 (d) and (e) (1) GAR83 (1) Mr. Barry Wells, the trainer of the greyhound “Hecan Bolt”, which...

Barry Harper Found Guilty Of Slapping Greyhound

Offence: GAR 86(o): Mr. Barry Harper did slap a greyhound twice around the neck area, in the car park at the Sale Greyhound Racing Club...

Lawrence Cunningham Found Guilty Of Instigating An Altercation

Offence: GAR 86 (o): Mr. Lawrence Cunningham did instigate a physical altercation with Mr. Gavin Hall in the dining room of the Warragul Greyhound Racing...

Jamie Ennis Fined $1,250 For His Part In Dream It Positive Swab

Offence Charged: Mr. Jamie Ennis on or about 19 April 2014 did in relation to greyhound racing, administer to the greyhound Dream It trained by...

Brooke Ennis Fined $2,000 For Two Meloxicam Positive Swabs

Offences Charged: (1) Mrs. Brooke Ennis failed to present the greyhound Dream It free of any prohibited substance for an event at the Warrnambool Greyhound...

Tabcorp Should Get Its Finger Out

It’s all very well for Tabcorp’s boss, David Attenborough, to complain* about the activities of corporate and overseas bookmakers, but should he try to be...

Norman Walls Fined After Campaspe Will Positives

Offences Charged: (1) Mr. Norman Walls failed to present the greyhound Campaspe Will free of any prohibited substance for an event at the Sandown Greyhound...

Graham James Disqualified For Androstane Positive

Offence: GAR 83 (2)(3) and (6): Mr. Graham James failed to present the greyhound ‘Paua To Excite’ free of any prohibited substance for an event...

David Rowan Fined $500 And Disqualified For Six Months

Offence: Mr. David Rowan failed to attend an inquiry on Thursday, 8 May 2014, when directed to do so by the Stewards. Report: The Stewards...

Craig Althorp Fined For Failing To Attend Inquiry

Offence: GAR 86 (e): Mr. Craig Althorp failed to attend an inquiry on Wednesday, 9 July 2014, when directed to do so by the Stewards....

Tony Vass Disqualified For Two Months For Dexamethasone Positive

Offence: Mr. Tony Vass failed to present the greyhound Sick Money free of any prohibited substance for an event at the Sale Greyhound Racing Club...

Out Of The Frying Pan, Into …. Where?

Australian wagering has moved on to yet another stage following Racing NSW’ negotiations with online bookmakers and others to ensure they take all reasonable bets....

Brian Barnsley Receives Lengthy Disqualification In The Rouw Investigation

Offence: Mr. Brian Barnsley failed to present the greyhound Rouw free of any prohibited substance for an event at the Cranbourne Greyhound Racing Club on...

Leigh Mitchell Receives Suspension For Breach Of GAR106 (1)(b)

Offence: Failed to provide proper exercise to greyhounds which were in his care and custody. REPORT: Following an Inquiry into the circumstances relating to the...

Victoria Admits To A Rocky Future

A while back we pointed out that Greyhound Racing Victoria’s future income was looking a bit questionable, notwithstanding all the publicity about increases in prize...

Nockabout Aussie Appeal Dismissed – What’s Your Verdict?

Offence: The greyhound Nockabout Aussie did fail to pursue the lure with due commitment at an event by reason of injury. Report: The GRV RADB...

Ian Rilen Receives Suspension And Fine For Threatening GRV CEO

Offence: Making a threat towards Mr. Adam Wallish Chief Executive Officer of Greyhound Racing Victoria, being a member of the Controlling Body in a telephone...

Accidental Administration Of Prohibited Substances Won’t Work As A Defence

A dog testing positive because of “accidental administering” is hardly a new occurrence. Back in 2009 a precedence was formed in the case involving David...

Jason Goldsworthy Receives Two Year Disqualification For Misconduct

Offence: Mr. Jason Goldsworthy did in relation to greyhound racing on 1 January 2014 smoke methamphetamine in the kennel address of Mr. Brian Barnsley whilst...

Kevin Wright Disqualified For Androstane Positive Swab

Offence: Mr. Kevin Wright failed to present the greyhound Brass Knocka free of any prohibited substance for an event at the Bendigo Greyhound Racing Club...

Signs Of The Times

In a remarkable move, Racing Victoria is set to increase Saturday thoroughbred races from eight to nine and reduce the gap between races to 35...

Denis Napthine Announces $6.2 Million Upgrade For Traralgon Greyhound Track

A $6.2 million upgrade of the greyhound racing track and patrons’ facilities at Glenview Park, will transform the experience for those watching the dogs at...

Elsie King Disqualified For Androstane Positive

Offence: 83 (2), (3) and (6): Ms. Elsie King failed to present the greyhound ‘Mahogany Saphire’ free of any prohibited substance for an event at...