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Paul Barnes Retires

In a sport where longevity is rarer than a 100/1 winner, Paul Barnes is a survivor. Last Friday, he decided it was time to end...

The Week That Was

The Megastar at Dapto last Friday was indeed an interesting race. I found it pretty hard to sort out but went for a small each-way...

Big Guns Go For Starliner Group 3 Big Dog Cup Final

Twenty years ago as a hobby owner working and living in Sydney, Gary Pettersen made the decision to head out of town and to start...

Australian Greyhound Of The Year Finalists Named

The AGRA have announced the three finalists for the 2012 AGRA Sky Channel Greyhound of the Year. Don’t Knocka Him, Got A Moment and Miata...

Breaking Down The Numbers

I can only speak for myself, but I find the ever-changing list of Australian prizemoney records seen on this site to be really fascinating. It’s...

Hurunui Hitman Wins Geelong Cup 2012

Hurunui Hitman won the $42,000 first prize in the Group 2 Sita Geelong Cup (460m) on Friday night, catapulting trainer Steve McKenna back into the...

Proven Nitro Ignites Sandown Shootout 2012

Proven Nitro proved himself the fastest greyhound in the country after leading all the way to claim an epic Macro Meats Shootout at Sandown Park...

The Topgun – 20 Points Of Interest

This year will see the 20th running of the Topgun, the only major race in Australian racing history to start with a dead-heat. Since that...

Glen Gallon Draws Box 1 Favouritism For Group 1 Sky Racing Topgun

Queensland star Glen Gallon has been installed a $3.50 favourite after drawing box one in the Group 1 Sky Racing Topgun – this year worth...

2012 Topgun Field Finalised For Group 1 Glory

The scene is set for one of the biggest greyhound races of the year as fields for the 2012 Group 1 Sky Racing Topgun –...

Blackalls Is Boss In 2012 Shepparton Cup

Former NSW sprinter Blackalls Boss produced a sizzling performance to land the major prize in the 2012 Group 2 Skill Training Victoria Shepparton Cup final...

SA Coursing Double To Ben Rawlings

On a 10-race program, Ben Rawlings led in a double when Bandana Girl and Call Me Chaos showed their liking for straight track racing. Pedro...

Datx Gotem Shows His LIking For Coursing

With another 10 race program, owners and trainers have shown their liking for 4-dog events and to keep their faith, the Club will continue with...

Sire Study – A Look At The Over And Under Achievers Of Greyhound Sires

It has been said in the past, that a good way to judge a sire is to see how many dogs he produces that are...

Dyna Tron Wins AGRA 2011 Australian Greyhound Of The Year Award

At a gala AGRA Awards night held at the Royal On The Park Hotel in Brisbane Queensland the Australian Greyhound Racing Association last Friday night...

Just Add Metres

What a difference 20m makes! Yesterday, the brilliant Up and Away, feature race star, quick beginner and winner of 18 races overall, including eight in...

Up And Away Wins The 2011 Ballarat Cup

Once again legendary trainer Graeme Bate has pinched an unlikely victory after Up And Away took the spoils in the PETStock Ballarat Greyhound Cup last...

Dailly Digs Up Gold In Geelong Cup Wheeler 1-2-3

Geelong kennelmates Dyna Tron ($3.40) and Dyna Bert ($17.20) last night produced a one-two finish in the Geelong Gold Cup at Beckley Park. Trained by...

Dancing Around Sandown

There are two things often said about short fields, and especially 4-dog races. First, that there will be less interference and, second, that boxes don’t...

Taking The Count

Here’s a suggestion for a better Topgun. At The Meadows eight runners is too many. Six would be plenty – and fairer. The track is...

El Grand Senor Claims The Bonus And 2011 The Shepparton Cup

Champion sprinter El Grand Senor ($2.10) showed all the speed and determination that has him taken to the top of the tree in greyhound racing...

Springvale Brit Wins Coursing’s Mother’s Day Feature

Springvale Brit defeated Barry Jones’ Slipper’s Tonic to take out the Mother’s Day Queens Feature in 15.42. Time honours for the day belonged to Crime...

El Grand Senor Wins AGRA 2010 Australian Greyhound Of The Year Award

At a gala AGRA Awards night held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Adelaide South Australia the Australian Greyhound Racing Association last Friday night announced...

Greta Bale Steals The Petstock Ballarat Cup For Graeme Bate

Greta Bale will chase more country cups after running away with the group 2 PETstock Ballarat Greyhound Cup, 450 metres, last night. The only female...

Group One Winner Returns Home To The Gardens

It’s not often you see a Group One winner going around at a mid-week meeting, but that’s the case this Wednesday night at The Gardens,...