Racing Victoria

Turbine Takes Out Bendigo Vic Breeders

The Bendigo Greyhound Racing Club hosted their Victorian Breeders Stakes final for maiden greyhounds last Friday, with victory going to the locally trained Turbine. An...

Gary Robinson Fined $750 For Procaine Positive Swab

Offence : Mr. Gary Robinson failed to present the greyhound Ditch To Ditch free of any prohibited substance for an event at the Shepparton Greyhound...

John Galea Receives Six Month Suspension For Positive Swab

Following advice from Racing Analytical Services Laboratory, the Stewards of Greyhound Racing Victoria conducted an investigation into the results of a post-race urine sample taken...

David Ferguson Fined $1,000 For Diclofenac Positive Swab

Following advice from Racing Analytical Services Laboratory, the Stewards of Greyhound Racing Victoria conducted an investigation into the results of a post-race urine sample taken...

Dennis Napthine Announces GOBIS Boost

The popular Victorian Greyhound Owners Breeders Incentive Scheme (GOBIS) is set to receive a boost, with news the State Government is injecting extra funds, via...

Wayne Wrout Receives Three Month Suspended Sentence And $500 Fine

Offence: Mr. Wayne Wrout did strike a greyhound on multiple occasions to the head with a clenched fist, at the Ballarat Greyhound Racing Club trial...

GRV and GRNSW Announce Animal Welfare Strategy

The greyhound industry in Australia is set to walk a tightrope in future years as the issue of animal welfare challenges the very survival of...

Eleanor Ferguson Suspended For Two Positive Swabs

Offence (1) Following advice from Racing Analytical Services Laboratory, the Stewards of Greyhound Racing Victoria conducted an investigation into the results of a post-race urine...

Kade Joske Suspended And Fined For Salbutamol Positive

Following advice from Racing Analytical Services Laboratory, the Stewards of Greyhound Racing Victoria conducted an investigation into the results of a pre-race urine sample taken...

The Future Of Straight Racing In Australia

The long term outlook for the continuation of straight track racing in Australia, be it coursing or Straight track full field events, is in some...

Douglas Blake Receives Seven Month Ban For Positive Swab

Following advice from Racing Analytical Services Laboratory, the Stewards of Greyhound Racing Victoria conducted an investigation into the results of a pre-race urine sample taken...

Michael Said Fined $750 For Theobromine Positive Swab

Following advice from Racing Analytical Services Laboratory, the Stewards of Greyhound Racing Victoria conducted an investigation into the results of a pre-race urine sample taken from...

Is Tier 3 Racing Good For the Industry?

The future of Tier 3 racing in Victoria must surely be under the spotlight, with many rank and file participants questioning the concept, declaring that...

Victorian Greyhound Trainers Fined For Misleading Stewards

Greyhound Racing Victoria Stewards have just released details of a Stewards inquiry in to the scratching of a greyhound from a Geelong greyhound meeting that...

Greyhound Union Leader Fined For Improper Conduct

Greyhound Racing Victoria have just released details regarding a Stewards Inquiry in to the conduct of Greyhound Union principal Tony Vass. Stewards alleged that Mr....

$200 Fine For Posting Comments On Greyhound Forum

Greyhound Racing Victoria Stewards have just advised that on the 6th December 2013, they conducted an inquiry into comments that were posted on the German...

Punters Misled By Ballarat Cup Timing Fiasco

The 2013 Group Two Ballarat Cup was a sensational race between two of the best horseshoe sprinters we have seen, but the previous weeks heats...

One Month Disqualification For Beta Blocker Positive Swab In Victoria

Following advice from Racing Analytical Services Laboratory, the Stewards of Greyhound Racing Victoria conducted an investigation into the results of a post-race urine sample taken...

Two Months Suspension For Offensive Behaviour Toward GRV Stewards

Following an incident at the Sale Greyhound Racing on Sunday, 1 September 2013, the Stewards of Greyhound Racing Victoria conducted an investigation. During the investigation,...

2013 Group 1 Topgun Preview

This Saturday Night the Meadows plays host to the 21st edition of the invitation-only Group 1 Topgun.  With a wonderful field of sprinters engaged the race...

Victorian Premier Claims Greyhound Racing In Victoria Is Powering Ahead

The Victorian greyhound racing industry continues to be a world leader with strong returns in wagering, investment in infrastructure, record levels of prizemoney and an...

Victorian Decision Spurs GRNSW Stewards In To Action

As has been widely reported, greyhound racing stewards in at least two states have been sitting an numerous positives swab inquiries, mostly to elevated Testosterone...

Hall Of Fame Trainer Graeme Bate Disqualified For 9 Months Over Positive Swab

Greyhound Racing Victoria have today advised that Victorian Hall Of Fame greyhound trainer Graeme Bate has been handed an effective nine month disqualification for returning...

Victorian Premier Chips In To Ensure 140th Waterloo Cup Running A Success

Premier and Minister for Racing Denis Napthine has announced funding of $9,000 to help celebrate the 140th anniversary of greyhound racing in Victoria at this...

GRNSW Finally Acknowledges Its Growing Integrity Problems

It’s taken the best part of 6 months, but the statutory body that controls greyhound racing in New South Wales has finally formally acknowledged the...