Vol 13 / No 9 7 May 2021 Fortnightly by Subscription calendar Latest Open Race Details GBGB to Provide Grants for Vehicle Air Conditioning and Insulation TOMMYS PLUTO (t1) on his way to victory in the Sprint Division 2 for trainer Claude Gardiner and owners Hovex Racing, scoring vital points for eventual winners Hove in the Photo: Steve Nash inaugural running of the RPGTV Entain Group Track Championship. FOR ALL THE LATEST NEWS - WWW.GBGB.ORG.UK Follow GBGB on Twitter @greyhoundboard @gbgbstaff and Instagram and Facebook CATEGORY ONE FINALS Date Distance/type Track Event Sun 09 May 480m Hurdle Central Park RPGTV Grand National Tue 18 May 500m Maidens Towcester KAB Maiden Derby Wed 19 May 480m Flat Newcastle Arena Racing Company Northern Flat Sat 22 May 900m Flat Monmore Green Ladbrokes TV Trophy Sat 29 May 659m Flat Yarmouth The George Ing St Leger Sat 26 Jun 714m Flat Crayford Ladbrokes Kent St Leger Sat 10 Jul 500m Flat Towcester Star Sports & TRC Events & Leisure English Greyhound Derby 2021 Sat 24 Jul 500m Puppies Towcester 5% Tote Juvenile Classic Sat 31 Jul 695m Flat Brighton & Hove Coral Regency Sat 31 Jul 515m Flat Brighton & Hove Coral Sussex Cup Sat 21 Aug 630m Flat Monmore Green Ladbrokes Summer Stayers Classic Sat 21 Aug 480m Flat Monmore Green Ladbrokes Gold Cup Sat 28 Aug 942m Flat Towcester 5% Tote Towcester Marathon Mon 30 Aug 500m Puppies Nottingham Arena Racing Company Puppy Classic Mon 30 Aug 500m Flat Nottingham Arena Racing Company Select Stakes Sat 11 Sep Tri-Distance Sheffield 3 Steps to Victory Thu 16 Sep 462m Flat Yarmouth 75th East Anglian Greyhound Derby Sat 18 Sep 500m Bitches Towcester 5% Tote Empress Stakes Sun 19 Sep 480m Produce Swindon 74th British Bred 2-Y-O Produce Stakes Fri 24 Sep 400m Puppies Romford Romford Puppy Cup Thu 30 Sep 710m Flat Perry Barr Arena Racing Company St Leger Thu 30 Sep 480m Flat Perry Barr Arena Racing Company Birmingham Cup Sat 16 Oct 500m British Pups Towcester BGBF Puppy Cup Fri 22 Oct 575m Flat Romford Coral Champion Stakes Sat 23 Oct 942m Flat Towcester 1st Containers Marathon Trophy Sun 24 Oct 476m Bitches Swindon English Oaks Sat 30 Oct 500m Flat Sheffield Steel City Cup Sat 13 Nov 712m Flat Towcester 5% Tote Hunt Cup Tue 16 Nov 450m Flat Sunderland Arena Racing Company Classic Sat 27 Nov 540m Flat Crayford 2021 Ladbrokes Gold Collar Sat 27 Nov 874m Flat Crayford Ladbrokes Cesarewitch Mon 29 Nov 500m Flat Nottingham Arena Racing Company Eclipse Sat 18 Dec 500m Puppies Towcester Puppy Derby Sat 18 Dec 515m Flat Brighton & Hove Coral Olympic Sat 18 Dec 500m British Sheffield BGBF British Bred Derby Wed 29 Dec 480m Flat Newcastle Arena Racing Company All England Cup Published by the Greyhound Board of Great Britain Limited at Genesis House, 17 Godliman Street, London EC4V 5BD Telephone 020 7822 0900 Fax 020 7822 0901 www.gbgb.org.uk Disclaimer for advertising in the GBGB Calendar: Inclusion of an advertisement in this GBGB Calendar does not constitute or imply an endorsement by the GBGB of the advertised goods or services, nor does it constitute or imply any representation that use of the goods or services is in compliance with the Rules of Racing in force from time to time or that the goods or services will be suitable or appropriate for the use described. 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GBGB TO PROVIDE GRANTS FOR VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONING AND INSULATION From 01 April 2023, all vehicles used in the transportation of racing greyhounds will be required to be air-conditioned to ensure greyhounds’ comfort and wellbeing as they travel to and from the track. The cargo area of a vehicle must be able to maintain a temperature within a greyhound’s thermo-neutral zone (between 10°C and 26°C). To assist trainers’ to meet this requirement, the Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB) has announced that it will provide trainers with a one-off grant payment of a maximum of £1,000 per vehicle (capped at a maximum of 2 vehicles), per trainer. The funding can be used in whichever way which best enables a vehicle to meet the requirement. When applying for the grant, trainers are required to choose which of the following scenarios is applicable: 1) Replacement vehicle (commercial vehicles only) – the grant can be used towards the purchase of an air-conditioned vehicle which is used as the main or secondary vehicle for transporting racing greyhounds. 2) Purchase hire/leased commercial vehicle – the grant can be used towards the deposit or monthly payments of a newly acquired hire purchase or lease hire air-conditioned commercial vehicle to be used as the main or secondary vehicle for transporting racing greyhounds. 3) Insulation/repairs – trainers with vehicles that are equipped with fully functioning air conditioning can apply for a grant of up to £1,000 per vehicle (maximum 2) to fully insulate the cargo area to assist in controlling heat transfer into and out of the vehicle. Vehicles with air conditioning units in disrepair may apply for funding towards the repair or replacement of existing air conditioning units. 4) Extension of air conditioning unit to the cargo area/stand-alone air condition units – the grant can also be used towards the cost of extending the factory fitted air conditioning to the cargo area (tap-in system), or towards the costs of installing a stand- alone air condition unit to the cargo area. Duncan Gibson, GBGB Welfare and Integrity Manager, said: “Thank you again to all trainers who completed our air-con survey last month, which enabled us to get a fuller picture of the type of vehicles currently in use. “We all know how important it is to keep greyhounds within their thermo-neutral zone. While the majority of trainers already have an air-con system in place, by making this a requirement we can safeguard all greyhounds’ comfort and safety while travelling. “Although the new air-con requirement does not come into force until 2023, we have been keen to get this new grant process underway so that trainers can begin planning and making any necessary changes to their vehicles. If you have any questions about the application process do not hesitate to get in touch.” More information about the TAF Transportation Funding and an application form is available via the GBGB Trainers’ Portal. If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact GBGB on 020 7822 0900 or email [email protected]. CALENDAR 1 IMPORTANT NOTICES Complaints The Greyhound Board of Great Britain will receive complaints in confidence from anyone concerned about a possible breach of the Rules of Racing. Send emails to [email protected] or call the GBGB office on 020 7822 0900. Alternatively, write to: The Greyhound Board of Great Britain Ltd, Genesis House, 17 Godliman Street, London EC4V 5BD Welfare Hotline If you are concerned about the welfare of any registered racing greyhounds, please call our confidential Welfare Hotline on 020 7822 0917. The line is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 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