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The content on this page was published on 04-12-2019. If you notice any inaccuracies, please report it here ISSUE 46 DECEMBER 2019 FEATURED INSIDE AZZOPARDI; “WORDS CAN’T DESCRIBE IT.” + CUP AND BOLD TREASE STATS + WELFARE; TROUBLESOME BARKING + HUME CUP BREAKDOWN CONTENTS GRV FEEDBACK OFFICE Do you have any feedback for GRV? A complaint, a compliment or suggestion about how we could do things 3 CEO’S UPDATE differently? Whether you’re a participant, stakeholder or member of the community, we’d like to hear from you. GRV 10 GREYHOUND WELFARE AND values all feedback as it helps us to do our job better and RE-HOMING REPORT improves the overall conduct of the sport in Victoria. 12 PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND How do I make a formal complaint or provide a suggestion or compliment? INTEGRITY REPORT You can do so either by letter, email, phone, fax or by using 12 RACING UPDATE our online form at grv.org.au/feedback 13 UPCOMING GRV VIC BRED SERIES Email [email protected] Phone (03) 8329 1100 14 LATEST LITTERS AND MISSES Fax (03) 8329 1000 16 CODE OF PRACTICE UPDATE Post Feedback Office c/o Greyhound Racing Victoria 16 REGULAR WEEKLY SCHEDULE 46 – 50 Chetwynd Street, West Melbourne Vic 3003 17 RACING CALENDAR GRV will acknowledge your complaint, compliment or 24 GOTBA REPORT suggestion in writing with a reference number within five business days. 25 GAP TESTING DATES Please note: Information about integrity matters should continue to be referred to the Greyhound Racing Integrity CLUB/TRIALS DIRECTORY 26 Unit (GRIU) which can be contacted via the GRIU Hotline: 1300 856 109 For urgent matters including lost, found or deceased GRV SUPPORT LINE greyhounds. Call 03 83291100 and press AVAILABLE 24HRS #1 to speak to GRV s . If you receive Greyhound Monthly Victoria via post but only read it on-line, GRV asks that you please consider the environment and notify us via email ([email protected]. au) requesting to be removed from our mailing list. You can also request to have GMV emailed to you via the same email EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: ANDREW COPLEY address. MANAGING EDITOR: PHIL WEIR It is GRV’s goal to have each edition of Greyhound Monthly Greyhound Monthly Victoria (GMV) magazine is produced Victoria available on-line at grv.org.au on or before the last by Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV), the governing body of day of the previous month, and arriving in letter boxes by the greyhound racing in this state. 10th day of each month. GRV strongly encourages all Victorian greyhound racing participants - in particular breeders and trainers - to take the time to read each issue of GMV to ensure they are across DO YOU HAVE A STORY IDEA OR FEEDBACK relevant key issues. TO MAKE GREYHOUND MONTHLY EVEN Each edition of GMV aims to provide an overview of key BETTER? LET US KNOW BY EMAILING [email protected] happenings in relation to Victorian greyhound racing that OR BY CALLING (03) 8329 1136. occurred during the previous month, as well as promoting significant and relevant upcoming activities and events. COVER: Anthony Azzopardi reaches the holy grail with Whiskey Riot. 2 CEO’S UPDATE CEO’S CEO’s Update I’d like to congratulate Whiskey Riot and connections on a great ■ It was GRV that identified and is resolving the issue in its win in the 2019 TAB Melbourne Cup. And I thank Sandown capacity as a professional regulator. Park for their great work again in presenting one of the world’s ■ These practices were the work of a small minority who do greatest greyhound races. Those who were there may have not represent all other participants. noticed the new double lure system which is now operational at all Victorian clubs except Geelong, following a six-month trial ■ There is zero tolerance within the sport for such behaviour. period. Trial feedback was overwhelmingly positive about how The Racing Minister’s strong statement of support was also the double lure reduces bunching and improves sightlines for welcomed, providing a positive message to those in our industry greyhounds while not impacting on performance and audience as well as the broader community. experience. I’d like to thank all the clubs involved for working with GRV on trialing the new system, which is an important step This matter does highlight the need for GRV, the Clubs and all in improving race safety. participants to continue working together to protect the high levels of professionalism and integrity of the sport. I ask that you Things are also moving ahead in Traralgon, where the contract continue to promote compliance and to not hesitate in reporting for construction of the new track is now out to tender and any suspicious activity to GRV’s Greyhound Racing Integrity Unit. includes civil engineering, railing, lighting and electrical systems and irrigation works. The GRV Board is expected to sign off on Another important issue we all need to be aware of is that a hot the approved tender by the end of the year with work scheduled summer with a high bushfire risk has been forecast for Victoria to begin in early 2020. so it’s vital that participants in regions that could be affected have fire management plans in place. Advice about developing I’d like to take the opportunity here to thank everyone who fire plans can be sourced from local councils, Emergency worked on and watched ‘Thrill Of The Chase’, the national TV Management Victoria and the CFA. It’s also important that you series about greyhound racing that was screened on 7mate over are up to date with GRV’s Hot Weather and Transport Policies the past five Sunday mornings. It provided a comprehensive which are online at greyhoundcare.grv.org.au/policies-and- roundup of news about the sport while also taking viewers guidance behind the scenes to find out more about how these great athletes prepare for the track and life afterwards. It was also As this is the last edition of Greyhound Monthly Victoria for 2019, a great example of the states coming together to develop a I’d like to wish you all a safe and happy holiday season, followed truly national brand for the sport and we are now all actively by a new year with plenty of great exploring how to build on this initiative for more Australia-wide racing action supported by promotional and marketing activities. some exciting new promotional initiatives in 2020. Turning to matters off the track, GRV recently suspended three trainers in relation to practices suspected to be in breach of greyhound racing rules while investigations continue, pending formal charges. Following this there was significant media coverage across various TV, online, radio and print channels. As Alan Clayton you are likely aware, I conducted several radio interviews on 13 November 2019, making key points such as: Chief Executive Officer Greyhound Racing Victoria GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA GREYHOUND MONTHLY GENERAL ENQUIRIES RACING SERVICES AND SCRATCHINGS REGISTRATIONS Greyhound Racing Victoria Phone: (03) 8329 1100 Phone: (03) 8329 1100 46-50 Chetwynd Street Weekdays: 7:30am - 4:30pm West Melbourne, Victoria, 3003 Email: [email protected] Sat/Sun: 7:30am - 9:00am & Hours: 3:00pm - 4:30pm Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm NOMINATIONS Phone: (03) 8329 1100 Phone: (03) 8329 1111 GRV BOARD Fax: (03) 8329 1000 / DECEMBER 2019 Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 12noon Peita Duncan (Chair) (03) 8329 1001 Emmett Dunne Online Nominations: ABN: 76 642 748 029 Rob Greenall 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Marika McMahon Ray Bartolo 3 Jack Riewoldt, Boomer Harvey and GRV Chair Peita Duncan Legends aplenty at Cup lunch BY PHIL WEIR On the eve of the greatest greyhound race in the world the Envoy) can salute again as it did in the last Saturday in TAB Melbourne Cup Lunch was held at The Aviary, on the September,” Riewoldt said. roof of Crown Casino, bathed in sunshine. Boomer was with the favourite but added “I always like the Trainers, owners and breeders lunched with sporting idols, box number 4, so maybe Hooked On Scotch and Flynn for an industry leaders and the media, hearing from experts and Exacta.” fans about what the sport means to them; but mostly, who In his phantom call of the race, however, James Van der Maat would win. No surprises was the strong support for the called the first ever eight-way photo finish, to the delight of favourite, Hooked On Scotch. the crowd assembled. Hooked On Scotch was also lauded on his new track record Radio stations 1116 SEN and RSN 927 broadcast live from in the Cup heats, with breeder and part-owner Darren Puleio the event which ramped up promotion along with extensive receiving – appropriately – a bottle of Johnny Walker Blue coverage across social media. Label Scotch. Musical entertainment came from more legends; Dragon, AFL legends Brent ‘Boomer’ Harvey and Richmond’s Jack now approaching 50 years in the business with more hits Riewoldt added their predictions; the latter going with his than Muhammad Ali. team colours. “Hopefully the yellow and black (Western The experts predict: James Van der Maat, Gareth Hall, Gareth Hall and George Farrugia from RSN, broadcasting TAB’s Trent Langskail, Jason Adams. live with GRV Chair Peita Duncan and Boomer Harvey. Two Tiger legends. GRV Board member Emmett Dunne GRV Chair Peita Duncan with special guests the Uren family, (1980 premiership player) and Jack Riewoldt (2017, 2019 who are part of the greyhound racing family through GRV’s premierships) Chase for Charity promotion. 4 FEATURE Whiskey Riot defeats Western Envoy.