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ISSUE 29 JULY 2018

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Aston Dee Bee retired to stud CONTENTS ISSUE 29 JULY 2018 3 CEO’S UPDATE 4 - 23 ARTICLES GRV Chair and Board Member New laws to bolster integrity vs re-appointed until July 2021 Greyhound racing farewells a sporting TAB, GRV extend partnership icon Back-to-back for Victorian veteran Vale Joe Pearl 2018 Nationals to set Melbourne alight! Britton’s balanced approach to feeding RADB delivers warning over knackery Important items deliberated by ICG meat Q&A with the ICG’s Tom Welsh Minimum bet limits Upgrades for Warragul greyhound Chips And Trains second time around racing Gold star for Tornado Tears Latest Litters & Misses New IMU trial to improve track safety Don't Wait Apply for DNA Today Momentous milestone for Adoption Great news for Victorian breeders Manager From tragedy to triumph Victorian families adopt 58 greyhounds in just two days Demons out in force at the dogs Greyhound racing’s LeBron James Age restriction modification for retires to stud Maturity and Silver Chief Simple tips for the road The Great Chase 2018 GOTBA News We’re all mates at coursing Blazer wins in record fashion Upcoming Feature Coursing Events Thoroughbred identities land first Reference groups want to hear from city win you Nomination Closing Times 24 - 29 RACING CALENDAR GREYHOUND CLUBS AUSTRALIA 30 - 33 Professional Standards & Integrity report Testing Dates Welfare Report 20I8 NATIONALS 34 - 35 DIRECTORY & TRIAL INFORMATION ALL STATE FINALS THURSDAY AUGUST 9 The information in this publication is correct at time of printing PART OF SKY RACING SHOWCASE EVENT. Cover: Virginia Rae with promising young greyhound Chips And Trains, who is racing to raise awareness and funds for children’s brain cancer. Read more about this emotional story on Page 7. SPRINT & DISTANCE national FINALS THURSDAY AUGUST 24 AT SANDOWN PARK Do you have a story idea or feedback to make

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Other features on Bendigo Cup night: GRV Vic Bred Maiden Final – VicGreys (425m); GDR Winter Cup – Mixed 4/5 VicGreys (660m); Ready 2 Race Mid-Year Bonus – VicGreys (425m) & Vic Bred Grade 5 series – VicGreys (500m). JULY 2018 GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA 3 Alan Clayton Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Greyhound Racing Victoria Greyhound Racing hope to see you there. events is available online at: and I www.2018nationals.com.au registration details for conference The full Nationals event program and conference on track safety next year. year. conference on track safety next for Melbourne to host an international Scratchings Phone: (03) 8329 1100 - 4.30pm 7.30am Weekdays: Saturday & Sunday 7:30am - 9:00am & 3:00pm-4:30pm Board GRV Bernie Carolan (Chairperson) Duncan (Deputy Chairperson) Peita Jacqui Billings Emmett Dunne Greenall Rob events and planning is now underway points the way forward for other such in sports conference. This conference in sports conference. Dinner and Australia’s first national integrity Dinner and Australia’s Greyhound Clubs Australia’s AGM, an Awards an Awards AGM, Greyhound Clubs Australia’s Nationals at Sandown from 21-24 August. This Nationals at Sandown from 21-24 August. off-track program with year includes an extensive And looking ahead to August, there’s the 2018 there’s And looking ahead to August, whelped from 1 January 2016. at The Meadows and which is now open to greyhounds at The Meadows and which is now open is being carried out by an independent consultant into GAP’s into GAP’s consultant out by an independent is being carried review is model. The second and business overall processes veterinary independent out by a highly regarded being carried GAP’s of and effectiveness to assess the relevance behaviourist with will also be working GAP testing procedures. Green Collar a greyhound adoption agencies to develop other all Victoria’s that builds support for non-green Strategy Re-homing Statewide a more effective collaboration with collar adoptions including other re-homing groups. hosted one of the Lang now to the track, Lang Turning coursing calendar on Sunday 24 biggest days on Victoria’s Doyle Puppy Sylvester the finals of the June which included Boundy Memorial. Gippsland Cup and Ray Championship, took part and it was a great example Over ninety greyhounds offer for both participants, enthusiasts of what coursing can Victorian-trained And across the Tasman, and our greyhounds. This is on 10 June. Ring The Bell won his second ‘Silver Collar’ I congratulate prestigious greyhound race. most New Zealand’s covered in more detail connections on this historic win which is Monthly. in July’s MMM the Triple The two big events coming up in July are with the heats on 1 July and the final on 6 July, Bendigo Cup, 14, 21 and 28 July followed by the Maturity Classic series on Victoria acing Greyhound R Racing Services and Registrations Services Racing Phone: (03) 8329 1100 Email: [email protected] Nominations Phone number: (03) 8329 1111 - 12noon Mon to Fri: 7.30am On-line Nominations (24 hours a day - 7 days a week) ed by CEO’s Update CEO’s deliver PROUDLY General Enquiries Victoria Greyhound Racing 46-50 Chetwynd Street Victoria, 3003 Melbourne, West Hours: Monday to Friday: 8.30am - 4.30pm Phone: (03) 8329 1100 Fax: (03) 8329 1000 / (03) 8329 1001 ABN: 76 642 748 029 As we approach the end of the financial year, I think it’s I think it’s financial year, the end of the As we approach Milne Report and Perna to note that all of the important responsibility are now that were GRV’s recommendations for and stakeholders I thank all participants implemented. what has and patience with understanding their commitment, I believe However, journey. been a sometimes challenging very well positioned for consolidation and that the sport is now stable and significant commitments to long-term growth. With focus work will now of GRV’s much animal welfare and integrity, participants with targeted training and on better supporting to whilst at the same time seeking development opportunities, punters and audiences. attract new participants, for this future is the Victorian One important development will establish two new announcement that it Government’s Board and the Victorian Integrity Racing bodies, the Victorian edition and you can find out more about in this Tribunal, Racing of the Monthly. mention here that I’m very pleased to announce to I’d also like Greenall have been that both Bernie Carolan and Robert respectively re-appointed as Chair and Board member re- Victoria until July 2021. These of Greyhound Racing stability and will appointments will provide continuity and directions. reinforce our commitments to our existing commenced And in related news, interviews have now Chair (GA) for the position of Greyhound Australasia has also endorsed the appointment of a and GA National Greyhound Adoption Ambassador. hosted Speaking of greyhound adoption, GAP another Adoption Event at its Seymour headquarters on 15-16 June where 58 greyhounds found new homes. And if you’re looking to place a dog with GAP, never been a better time as there’s spaces are now readily available for pre-entry assessments, which GAP are being held three times per week the wait Currently, across the state. to have time is less than four weeks a greyhound assessed, providing the 28-day wind-down period has been completed and the required vaccinations have been administered. continues to work as that GAP sure make To well as possible in re-homing greyhounds, The first two reviews are now underway.

425m ALL STATE FINALS THURSDAY AUGUST 9 PART OF SKY RACING SHOWCASE EVENT. SPECIAL ENTRY CONDITIONS APPLY GREYHOUND CLUBS AUSTRALIA 20I8 NATIONALS vs SANDOWNGREYHOUNDS.COM.AU SPRINT & DISTANCE national FINALS THURSDAY AUGUST 24 AT SANDOWN PARK SPRINT & DISTANCE national FINALS THURSDAY TRIPLE M BENDIGOTRIPLE CUP 4 GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA Please visit grv.org.au for all the latest GRV news T T “It’s a great outcomefor Victoriangreyhound racing andwe’re the long-standing partnership. GRV CEOAlanClaytonsaidGRV welcomedtheextension to greyhound partnersinVictoria.” and welookforwardtocontinuing toworkcloselywithour reaffirms Tabcorp’s strong,ongoingrelationshipwith GRV our partnershipwithGRV,” Wright said. “Theannouncement racing inVictoriaispleasingand we’re thrilledtorenew “From awageringperspective, thegrowthingreyhound partnership. was withGRV CEOAlanClaytontoannouncetherenewed Tabcorp Executive GeneralManagerWagering, AndyWright track aswellexclusive digitalrights. Victoria withTAB tohaveanextensive signagepresenceon The partnershipextends toall13greyhoundracingclubsacross community-focused GreatChaseseries. Cup Carnival,Topgun, Australian CupCarnivalandthe Victoria’s biggestgreyhoundeventsincludingtheMelbourne The agreementincludesTAB namingrightsformanyof GRV’s exclusive wageringpartneruntil2022. Currently theprincipalofconsultingandadvisoryservice said. congratulate themontheirreappointments,” MinisterPakula period ofreformandimprovementstoanimalwelfare, andI to theBoardofGreyhoundRacing Victoriaduringanimportant “Mr CarolanandMrGreenallhavemadevaluablecontributions benefits forVictoria. industry andensuringthatitcontinuestogenerateeconomic plays acrucialroleinregulatingandpromotingthegreyhound Minister forRacing, theHonourable MartinPakula MP, saidGRV significant reformstoimproveintegrityandanimalwelfare. a periodthathasseenthegreyhoundindustryundertake Mr CarolanhasbeentheChairofBoardsince2015, until July 2021 July until re-appointed Member Board and GRV Chair Bernie Carolan TAB, GRV partnership extend By Luke Holmesby The agreementsecuresTabcorp’s wageringarm, TAB, as longstanding partnership. abcorp andGRV have announcedanextension totheir Robert GreenallasamemberoftheBoard. ment ofBernieCarolanasChairtheGRV Boardand he VictorianGovernmenthasannouncedthereappoint- Rob Greenall Company Directors. University. HeisalsoagraduateoftheAustralian Instituteof a BachelorofScience(Veterinary Biology)fromMurdoch Bachelor ofVeterinary MedicineandSurgery(Honours) and Management)fromtheUniversityofMelbourne, anda Mr GreenallhasaMasterofVeterinary Studies (DairyMedicine commercial projectsandmanufacturing. and developmenteducationprojects,aswellsome 06, whereheoversawthecentre’s coreworkinresearch Harvesting CentreattheUniversityofMelbournefrom2000– safety fordairyproducts.HewasDirectoroftheNationalMilk Dairy FoodSafetyVictoria,thestatutorybodyregulatingfood From 2012–14,MrGreenallwasanon-executive directorof the agriculturalandveterinaryconsultancyAgVet Projects. veterinary surgeon,heisthefounderandmanagingdirectorof a memberoftheGRV Boardsince2015.Anexperienced and fun experiences for thesegroups atourtracks.” dollars todisability groupsallacrossVictoriaas wellasunique Chase initiative, whichhasprovided hundredsofthousands “I’m delightedthatTAB willcontinuetosponsortheTAB Great racing inthisstate,” MrClaytonsaid. very appreciativeofTAB’s ongoingsupportforgreyhound headquarters. Princess outsideGRV greyhounds Zoeand Andy Wright with Alan Claytonand Mr Greenallhasalsobeen New SouthWales. Newcastle andParramatta in rail projectsinMelbourne, and redevelopment andraillight committees formajorurban independent chairofkey Mr Carolanisalsothe Victoria from2004–10. and marketing entity, Metlink transport customerinformation six yearsasheadofthepublic Authority from2010–13,and Victoria’s Transport Ticketing includes threeyearsleading as achiefexecutive officer and operations.Hisexperience transport projects,technology extensive experience in Caroplan, MrCarolanbrings JULY 2018 GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA 5 him to New Zealand. The him to New Zealand. distance in staying extra suits races over there really finish him, and so does the said. O’Keeffe on lure,” “Ring The Bell led O’Keeffe, used to train Ring O’Keeffe, he paid tribute The Bell, and to his former star. an absolute been “He’s I’m very proud of the warrior. decision just over 12 months send ago by the owners to Ring The Bell is a litter Bell is Ring The group- to former brother Blazin’ greyhounds class Bells Are Bomber and are both now Ringin, who retired. Gerry father-in-law, Pask’s Ring The Bell with Ring The Bell with by: Peter Fenemor. by: Peter kennel hand), owner hand), owner kennel Green, a trainer who Green, a trainer (trainer Ray Adcock’s Adcock’s (trainer Ray Smith, Graham Tapiki Tapiki Smith, Graham housed the greyhound housed the greyhound the Silver Collar. Photo the Silver Collar. in the days leading into (from left) handler Mark (from left) handler Glenn Pask and Thayne and Thayne Glenn Pask Friday night at Sandown Park is where the magic happens on Friday night at Sandown Park best sprinters and stayers the track, with eight of Australia’s to represent their respective states in the 2018 Group 1 National Sprint and Distance Championship Grand Finals. For more information and for all to book your tickets Nationals week events, go to 2018nationals.com.au throughout much of the final, but then Dusty Gambler went past throughout much of the final, but then Dusty because the him. Despite this, I held no concerns whatsoever, one of the gets. He’s longer a race goes, the better Ring The Bell He hits a flat spot strongest greyhounds I’ve seen in recent times. but gone for all money, after about 500 metres, where he looks then he finds another gear.” almost five he’s “I’m thrilled for Ring The Bell, especially because 85 years nearly Adcock, as he’s years old, and I’m thrilled for Ray and I want to be doing old. He loves spending time with his dogs the same thing as him at that age.” exactly the Group 1 Ring The Bell has now been retired after contesting in which he in Christchurch on 29 June, Cup New Zealand Stayers ran fifth. 91 starts, while he He retires with 37 wins and 27 placings from His record in New Zealand throughout his career. earned $440,824 winning 19 from 27. was exemplary, Jenny Bartlett – a lady He is set to be adopted by New Zealand’s Thrilling Brat. who also owns former gun stayer, Wayne Carey Wayne Ricky Ponting George Calombaris Our Nationals ambassadors look forward to you joining us in Melbourne. reyhound racing’s Nationals series is being held in Victoria reyhound racing’s for the first time since 2013. off Nationals week An Integrity in Sport Conference kicks ippsland-bred stayer Ring The Bell achieved a world-first ippsland-bred stayer Ring The Bell achieved to win New on 10 June when becoming the first greyhound a second time. premier greyhound race for Zealand’s

By Michael Floyd By Andrew Copley on Tuesday 21 August and includes a networking event to be held August 21 on Tuesday evening. at the Eureka Skydeck on the Tuesday Wednesday evening with The Nationals are officially launched on Ground. Thursday night a cocktail party at the Melbourne Cricket will be an evening for celebration with the 2018 Nationals Awards dinner to be held in the heart of Melbourne at the lavish Langham Hotel. The night will showcase the top achievers in our sport over fine wine and a scrumptious meal. Contesting his 89th start at the ripe old age of four years and seven Contesting his 89th start at the ripe old age when taking out months, Ring The Bell ($2.60) was simply superb of Edinburgh Silver Collar (779m) at Manukau the NZ$88,000 Duke ($2.40Fav). by three lengths over a persistent Dusty Gambler with winners having The Silver Collar is a race of enormous prestige an in a solid silver collar, the chance to wear and be photographed in an Auckland item with royal ties that is so valuable it is locked bank for the remainder of the year. who bred, reared and part-owns Ring The of Bunyip, Glenn Pask to also a part-owner, Bell, flew to New Zealand with brother Grant, witness the race for the second year running. with Adcock is doing a magnificent job trainer Ray “Ring The Bell’s coat as good as he ever has…his him. When we got here he looked said. Pask was shining and he was very switched on,”

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Victorian veteran Back-to-back for for Back-to-back 6 GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA Please visit grv.org.au for all the latest GRV news F T • • according tothelimitssetout below: publicly displayedbytheWSP forVictoriangreyhoundraces, will berequiredtoacceptafixed-odds betatoddsthatare GRV-approved WSPsfrom1August 2018.AllapprovedWSPs consumption, cleanermeatthatisunlikely tohave been treated encouraged toconsiderfeedingmeatthatisfitforhuman that areprovidedbythesupplier. Participants arestrongly administered totheirdogs,regardlessofanyassurances take theriskthatprohibitedsubstances maybeinadvertently meat togreyhounds,andparticipantswhochoosedoso GRV haspreviously advisedagainstthefeedingofknackery meat. Itprovidespainreliefandreducesfever. medicine totreatsickcattleandmaystillbepresentinknackery (an anti-inflammatorydrug). Ketoprofen isusedinveterinary regarding agreyhoundwhichtestedpositivetoKetoprofen The warningwasissuedfollowingahearingon14June, 2018 actual suspensions.” consideration …afterthisdatetohigherpenaltiesinvolving involving knackery meatcomingbefore theBoard.We willgive “We notethatthereisanunacceptablenumberofcases delivering higherpenaltiesinfuturecases: The RADBsaidinapublicstatementthatitwouldconsider greyhound racing. knackery meatthatcontainsubstances thatareprohibitedin substances, mostlikely asaresultofgreyhoundsbeingfed of casesinwhichswabshavetestedpositiveforprohibited The RADBrecentlyexpressed concernaboutthenumber Minimum bet limits bet Minimum Win bet:tolose $500 Non-metropolitan VictorianGreyhound Races –Inanyone bet: tolose$750 Metropolitan VictorianGreyhound Races –InanyoneWin over knackery meat over knackery warning delivers RADB will introducenewrulesregardingminimumbetlimitsfor (WSP), punters,participantsandotherstakeholders, GRV ollowing consultationwithWagering ServiceProviders hounds. warning aboutfeedingknackery meattoracinggrey- he Racing Appeals&Disciplinary Boardhasissueda of apositiveswab." knackery meatatanytimeincreasestherisk out-of-competition testing,sofeeding be presentinagreyhound,includingduring are permanentlybannedandmustnever feeding andothers(eg.anaestheticagents) may bedetectableforseveralweeks after "Some drugs(eg.euthanasiasolution) commercial completedryfood. with prohibitedsubstances(e.g. chicken orkangaroo),a australasia-rules substances) goto:www.galtd.org.au/industry/greyhounds- Australasia Rules(Rule83Greyhoundstobefreeofprohibited To readmoreaboutProhibitedSubstancesunderGreyhound medication-supplement-guidelines/#feeding greyhoundcare.grv.org.au/health-and-well-being/feeding- go totheGreyhoundCaresectionofGRV website: To viewGRV’s Feeding,MedicationandSupplementGuidelines considered beforegivingthemtoagreyhound. and productsfromhealthfoodshopsshouldalsobecarefully or supplementsthatmaycontainchocolateandcaffeine (eg. heartmedication,painrelief, asthmamedication),food risk ofinadvertentcontaminationfrompersonalmedications GRV alsotakes thisopportunitytoremindparticipantsofthe bet conditionsforWSPs. Australian greyhoundracingauthoritytoimplement minimum in theprocessofintroducingthem, howeverGRV isthefirst across Australia alreadyhaveminimumbetconditions orare will soonbepostedatgrv.org.au. Various racingauthorities Australia. Thepolicyandafulllistofconditions andexclusions The conditionsapplytoWinbetsonlyandpunterswholive in person’s accountorlaylesseroddsthanthedisplayed odds. approved WSPscannotrefuseafixed-odds bet,closea Publication andUseofGRV Race Fields,willmeanthat The rules,whicharepartofGRV’s revisedConditionson JULY 2018 GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA 7 Virginia holding Chips as a young And Trains The necklace pup. Virginia is wearing has finger print Pippa's embedded in it. With the same enthusiasm she had shown to the care of the With the same enthusiasm she had shown them were Group 1 dogs, Pippa drew up many lists. Amongst (Peta) Recall winner Star Stayers Super Sale Cup and Australian Heaven (Jelly). and a dog very close to my heart Gone To And Trains. Pippa also gave Linda one race name; Chips young friends, Amyius, The name originated from one of Pippa’s diagnosis. Amyius who was two years old at the time of Pippa’s in a video and would regularly send his well-wishes to Pippa home so they could would always ask when she was coming ‘eat chips and play trains’. Syndicate Trains’ extends to Chips And influence Pippa’s after Pippa made up of Virginia and Linda, Pippa’, Eleven ‘Legs birthday. requested she be called ‘legs 11’ on her 11th blue son of Collide and Revealed, the striking Chips And Trains, Virginia flew over to has so far won two races from four starts. Trains claimed his maiden And where Chips for his first race, WA seven. win from box win. She died on March 28, 2015; 42 see her dog Pippa didn’t days after her ‘legs 11’ birthday. declared the maiden win was ‘Pippa O’Neill Peter caller Race shining down on Cannington’. okay to Virginia recalls Pippa saying before she died that it’s have sad feelings and happy memories. Throughout Pippa’s (who is one of the most remarkable women I Virginia journey, and a blog to capture all of those sad feelings have met) kept happy memories (pipparea.com). will run on in memory of Pippa, and will raise Chips And Trains to create awareness Eleven Pippa Syndicate funds via the Legs May there be brain cancer. and support research into children’s many more wins for this beautiful dog with the funny name. Chips And Trains with Virginia Rea following his first first his following Rea Virginia with Trains And Chips Mulder Alison Joe and by: Photo at Cannington. win (facebook.com/photography.mulder). Photography property. born pup at pup born Pippa bottle- Pippa Linda Britton’s Linda Britton’s feeding a new- a feeding

he tale of Chips And Trains is more than just a story about is he tale of Chips And Trains eating chips and playing trains. about a young girl with an is a story Chips And Trains

incurable illness, and a greyhound with a funny name; Chips incurable illness, and a greyhound with a And Trains. nine years old when she was diagnosed was just Pippa Rea Brainstem Pontine Glimoa; an aggressive with a Diffuse Intrinsic and children. There is no cure, that affects young Tumour mother - and her surgery is not an option, but Virginia - Pippa’s consider themselves fortunate, brothers James and Patrick many happy because they had 21 months to create as sister. memories with their precious daughter and journey yet Pippa’s based in Warrnambool, family is The Rea to the Ocean Road took them all over the world - from the Great Tower – but it was her love of greyhounds that took her to Eiffel one final time. Australia Western journey through my former boss and I first learnt of Pippa’s to the Britton family and Linda Britton. Virginia is related mentor, is very aware that her connections to greyhound racing are rooted to some of the best in the business. a very journey, was a part of Pippa’s kennels Visiting Linda’s important part in fact. She loved animals and her affection towards the greyhounds was nothing short of adorable. Pippa took her role with the greyhounds very seriously and I count myself as one of the lucky ones having witnessed first- hand the care she took. There were pups to be fed, nails to be clipped, pats to be given and smiles to be shared. One that would require Then Linda gave Pippa another job. kennel a up think to was She passion. and creativity imagination, name for every pup on the property. T

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Margaret. trainer Allan Britton and wife inductee and former champion Pippa with GRV Hall of Fame Pippa with GRV 8 GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA Please visit grv.org.au for all the latest GRV news G Acting GeneralManagerRacing ScottRobins said. to howandwhenthegreyhoundsacceleratedecelerate,” with everythingfromhowthegreyhoundsrace, stridelength, “The datacollectionwillprovideGRV withrealtimetracking system endorsedbyGRV’s Racing andIntegrityteams. The IMUtrialfollowstestingconductedatSandownwiththe racing rugs. The devicesarearound5cminsizeandinsertedintoGRV’s technology isbeingusedonthisoccasion. used duringaprevioustrialatTheMeadows,howeverdifferent The Sandowntrialisgatheringsimilarinformationtothedevices Michael Ivers,whobredandpart-ownsTornado Tears, couldn’t Rippin’ Sambyeightlengths. Superstayers Invitationalaweeklater, defeatinghislitterbrother Tornado Tears clocked 41.20secinthefour-dogGroup3 Group 1GoldCupwinon14June, theRobert Britton-trained Having registeredanelectrifying41.33sec(trackrecord)inhis Albion Park on21June. V Tornado Tears twiceloweredAlbionPark’s 710mtrackrecordinJune. New IMU trial to improve track safety QUESTION 2 By MollyHaines Tornado Tears Gold star for By AndrewCopley months from1July. during SundayracemeetingsatSandownPark forthree w RV further twolengthsoffhisowntrackrecordover710mat his reputationasachampioninthemakingbyshaving ictorian-trained stayerTornado Tears furtherenhanced ill trialanewindividualMonitoringUnit(IMU) TRIAL YOUR KNOWLEDGE TRIAL GREYHOUND QUIZ GREYHOUND Go toGo page 29 placing inthefinalofthree-weekseriesat Wentworth Park. Both foundtroubleonthefirstturnwhichpreventedthemfrom 16 June. they competedintheGroup1Peter Mosman Classic(520m)on Empire(DarrenBrown)hadlessluckinSydney when Chief’s Meanwhile, VictorianpairMyRedeemer (DavidGeall)and the Group3FlyingAmyClassic(520m)on14June. Britton-trained HastenSlowlypickinguphisfirstgroupwinin feature raceprograminBrisbanelastmonth,withtheJeff said. together tocontinuallyimproveourgreyhoundswelfare,” he “Trials like thesetrackingsystemsarejustonewaywecanwork greyhound racingparticipantsthroughoutthetrials. Robins saidGRV isgratefulforthecooperationshownby trials undertaken atthevenue. basis, andwhilethishasconcluded,theremaybefutureone-off The MeadowsIMUtrialwasbeingconductedonaweekly continually improveracingsafetyonVictoriantracks.” upcoming Sandowntrial,willbeanalysedandusedtohelp Data collectedfromthetrialatTheMeadows,andin being performedbytheUniversityTechnology Sydney (UTS). “The collectionofthisdatawillassistastudyintotracksafety for the answers!

Group 1Maturity Classicwinners? Q7) Name thepersonwhohas bredtwoofthe past four 3 POINTS Cup? Q6) Whichgreyhound wonthe2017Group2Bendigo Park lastmonth. peted intheGroup1Peter MosmanClassicatWentworth Q5) NamethetwoVictorian-trainedgreyhounds thatcom C. ElGrandSenor A. BrettLee Maturity Classic? Q4) Whichofthefollowinggreyhounds didnotwina 2 POINTS A) 38 days oftheadoptioneventinSeymourmid-June? Q3) Howmanygreyhoundswerere-homedacrossthetwo Group 3FlyingAmyClassicatAlbionPark. Group 1Australian Cupandthewinneroflastmonth’s Q2) Whichgreyhound(pictured)wasrunner-upinthe2018 A) 1 Albion Park onJune21? the four-dogGroup3SuperstayersInvitational(710m)at Q1) HowmanyVictorian-trainedgreyhoundscompetedin 1 POINT B) 48 B) 2 further dominatedthe Victorian-trained greyhounds less weight,” Iverssaid. easier whenyou’recarrying over longdistancesit’s alot and whenyou’rerunning (31kg comparedto35kg), is thatheabitsmaller over SpaceStar though thing Tornado Tears has called SpaceStar. One another greyhoundIbred reminds mealittlebitof excitement machinewho “Tornado Tears isan Tears Siam. by sonofFernandoBaleand have beenmoreimpressed D. FantaBale B. FernandoBale C) 58 C) 3 d) 4 - JULY 2018 GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA 9 Dozens of people arrived before the 12pm start at Seymour on 15 June for first look at the greyhounds available for adoption. GAP will soon head to Gippsland, with the Warragul Greyhound will soon head to Gippsland, with the Warragul GAP to host its first-ever greyhound adoption day on Club Racing 5 August. Sunday, If you know someone looking to adopt a greyhound as a pet, remind them that Adoption Days are one of several avenues. Seymour property is open Monday to Friday from 8.30am GAP’s to 4pm, and on Saturdays by appointment. south-east, in Melbourne’s also has a facility at Baxter, GAP which is open on Saturdays and Sundays by appointment only. to find out more. Go to gap.grv.org.au We caught up with Larissa for a Q&A to discuss her time at GAP at GAP her time to discuss for a Q&A with Larissa up caught We years. the past 20 over very in the GAP to want to work at What inspired you Q. beginning? and about GAP Backyard a segment on Burke’s I had seen Coordinator) Melanie and I contacted (then greyhounds, first Soon after my carer. signed up as a foster and Tochner When GRV and I was hooked. Beljay Nicky arrived foster dog, and advertised for a Coordinator, inhouse decided to bring GAP here I am, 20 years later! I stuck up my hand, and has gone from strength to strength program The GAP Q. in are your most memorable moments over the years. What that time? many! Bringing dog number 1000 into There have been so and fawn boy called Merlin, was pretty the Program, a white (Nick) I was lucky enough to meet my husband And exciting. to help us He raced greyhounds and wanted too. through GAP out as a volunteer. have been adopted since More than 8,500 greyhounds Q. proud? you extremely make That must you started at GAP. but I’m here at GAP, I am very proud of what we have achieved of a big picture and we also very aware that I’m just a small part without the participants, the volunteers, do what we do couldn’t Stanton), support from my manager (Sean incredible the staff, and the dogs. greyhounds. What do spend so much time around You Q. you love most about them? at work each day, Not only do I see so many greyhounds here they are the ideal pet. I but I have them at home too! For me, low easy to manage, love greyhounds because they are very and they look so elegant. energy, you see The program is continually growing. Where do Q. in the future? GAP Oh, and I’d love to continues to grow. My dream is that GAP enter the program! have another dun (chocolate-coloured) dog had, only two have been dun. If Of the 8.500 plus dogs we’ve please send you’re reading this and you have a dun greyhound, him to us! There is a huge demand for pet greyhounds in Victoria and the Greyhound Adoption Program currently has a number of vacancies in their pre-entry assessment sessions. 31 & 32. For more information turn to Pages Do you have a greyhound at home that Do you have a greyhound at home that has never raced or has been retired?

two-day adoption event held at Seymour in mid-June resulted in 58 greyhounds finding new homes. stop more than 150 but that didn’t It may be winter,

riday 6 July will mark 20 years since Greyhound Program riday 6 July will mark 20 years since Greyhound Darragh joined the program. Adoption Manager Larissa for had been in existence When Darragh started out GAP

A people braving the cold weather in search of a new best friend, including Jeremy Burgess, who made an eight-hour round which included an overnight stay in trip from Warrnambool Melbourne on the way there. as he headed Burgess long to find his match either, take It didn’t back to his seaside home town with an adorable greyhound named Hershey. two years and re-homed 109 greyhounds. Today the initiative Today two years and re-homed 109 greyhounds. into the homes of has adopted more than 8,500 greyhounds loving Victorian families. to stay so long in their job, for Australians rare These days it’s derives enormous satisfaction every day however Larissa property in Seymour. working at GAP’s moments that happen every day that help me all the tiny “It’s such as seeing the joy on an maintain my passion for the role, or face when they first meet their new greyhound adoptee’s his dog so much and seeing a participant cry because he loves she said. finds it hard to give him up to us,” dog Dave the “I also get plenty of hugs from our office so rewarding when you hear stories of Greyhound and it’s adopted out is blossoming in their new a greyhound we’ve home.” By Lauren Marie By Lauren By Lauren Marie By Lauren

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with Molly Haines and Andrew Copley. Tune in Tuesdays from 10am only on RSN Racing & Sport 927 AM. from 10am only on RSN Racing in Tuesdays Tune with Molly Haines and Andrew Copley. By Suzanne McKenzie Sydney many times, most recently with Up Hill Jill and now many times, most Sydney up He has clocked My Redeemer. young sprinter, with exciting thousands of kilometres. Leash program, Geall Off The In a recent interview on RSN’s shared his travel tips. superstar sibling Up Hill Jill, who is owned by My Redeemer’s already has an impressive record on the wife Rose, Geall’s on 31 March, Park appearance at Wentworth road. On her 15th of the through for her first Group 1 win in the final she broke Golden Easter Egg. Ladbrokes $250,000-to-the-winner rest advice for preparing dogs for a long trip is simple: Geall’s hydration and routines are essential. breaks, He says they are simple things, but he is “always looking at the one or two percenters, whatever we can get to help the dogs the trip as stress- The aim is to make perform at their maximum.” free and comfortable for the greyhounds as possible. Geall says you need to know that your greyhounds are fair travellers before attempting an interstate trip “and we find that whether that out early on just going around to the local tracks, be Horsham or Shepparton.” when his dogs get Preparation begins two days before the trip, them before he Geall weighs and checks a 600m free gallop. so the Sydney, three stops on the way to He makes sets off.

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for the road Simple tips 12 GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA Please visit grv.org.au for all the latest GRV news on itsownmeritsandsetofcircumstances. should beminimumpenalties.Everycaseassessed be penaltiesappropriatetotheoffence, wedon’t believethere dog doesnotreceiveadequatecare, orisatrisk,thereshould for welfareoffences.Whileweallbelievethatincaseswherea Our associationrecentlychallengedthedraftpenaltyguidelines represent thewholeindustryAustralia-wide. when makingpresentationstopoliticians,aswewillthen presenting aunitedfront.Thiscouldbeparticularlyimportant during theNationalsinAugust andweseethisasavitalstepin Greyhounds Australasia. Ourfirstcombinedmeetingwillbe Australia, theAustralian GreyhoundVeterinary Associationand to theprospectofestablishingajointworkingpartywithClubs As wecontinuetoworkwithGRV wearealsolookingforward success. communication thatwewillachieveaunitedplanforourfuture of informationandideasiscrucial.Itonlybyconstant it isjustasimportantthatwelearnfromthem,sothesharing doing, whatisworkinganddoesn’t work.Additionally, we supporttheotherstateswithinformationonwhatare As anIndustrywearejudgednationallysoitisimportantthat tracks andthebestfacilities. for ourgreyhoundssothateventuallywewillhavethesafest with communityexpectations, andalsotoimproveconditions is leadingthewayininnovativeindustryinitiativestokeep pace Greyhound racingAustralia-wide needsoursupportasVictoria participants. involved inthese discussions torepresent greyhound GOTBAforward. The isexcited at the prospectof being bourne for four days of conferences todiscussthe way Park, representatives from allstates willconverge on Mel- with the National Championships tobeheld at Sandown to ensurethe future success of our sport. Next month, A CKH PAINTINGCKH SHEPPARTON CUP WHAT THE GOTBA? IS Phone: 0423357620 General enquiries:[email protected] Website: gotbavictoria.wildapricot.org contact usviathechannelsbelow. Are youamemberoftheGOTBA? Ifnot,please President ofGOTBA VictoriaInc. By SandraReed The fussypainters C.K.H. Painting portance of working together with allstakeholders racing wehave never been more aware of the im- s acommunity of people who love greyhound fasttrack.grv.org.au/Meeting For full conditions goto

HEATS News DAY Selleck (GeneralCommittee). Gayle Osbourne(Secretary),JohnReid, JohnCheeseman,Karen Leek, GeoffMiles&Brian GOTBA Committee:SandraReed (President),Robert Britton&Lynton Hogan(Co-Vice Presidents), improvement ofthesportonbehalfmemberandtheirgreyhounds. incorporated association,runbyacommitteeofvolunteerswhoworktowardstheconstant The GreyhoundOwners,Trainers andBreedersAssociation(GOTBA) ofVictoriaisanot-forprofit First prize:$5,000 MONDAY 13AUGUST Ranking (450m);Maiden Final -VicGreys (450m). Ron NestorMemorial –VicGreys (450m);CupNight Stayers -VicGreys (650m);Veteran 250+ Other features onShepparton Cupnight: patient. Usually, intheend,weachieverequiredresults. anything byworkingwithorganisationsitistobepersistentand your behalf, butnochangehappensquicklyandifIhavelearnt we haveforgottenyou,asarecontinuingtonegotiateon GOTBA aboutissuesthatconcernthem-pleasedon’t think I wouldlike tothankeveryonethatrecently contactedthe racing longer. A studylike thishastheprospectofkeeping ourdogssafeand • • • problems beinghighlightedinclude: one priorityinoursportthatneedsimmediateaction.Themain track safetywasvotedthemostimportantissueandnumber best surfacestoreduceinjuries.Inourrecentparticipantsurvey, feedback ontrialsurfaces,wouldbeinvaluableinprovidingthe preparations. Astudysuchasthis,inunisonwithparticipant Scope ofWorks forascientificstudyontracksurfacesand the IndustryConsultativeGroup(ICG)onrecommended work hasbeentoprepareadocumentbepresented One ofthemostimportantaspectsGOTBA’s recent Greyhounds, whichwillbeimplementedon1January, 2020. outlined inthenewCodeofPracticeforKeeping of be charged.Thisisimportantconsideringthestrictguidelines respond tosuchrecommendations(andonlythen)willyou rectify minorbreachesoftheserules.If, however, youdonot Department thatpeoplewillbegiveneveryopportunityto It hasbeenconveyedtotheGOTBA byGRV’s Welfare these rules.Sowhythenisitnecessarytohaveaminimum? Racing Appeals&Disciplinary Board(RADB)isnotboundby GRV insiststhattheseareonlyrecommendationsandthe the stabilityandcompactionofsand little, and the amountofmoistureintracks beingtoomuchor the variationofsurfacesthroughoutaracemeeting Nominations close:Thursday9August at10am TWILIGHT Final First prize:$47,000 SATURDAY 18AUGUST

450m JULY 2018 GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA 13 Coursing Tips with Peter Craig Peter with Tips Coursing Caribbean Red with part-owners George Farrugia with part-owners George Caribbean Red Training Tips with Robert Britton with Tips Training (RSN Racing & Sport), Liam Allen and Julie Alexander. (RSN Racing By Andrew Copley Andrew By ictorian sprinter Mepunga Blazer has exceeded all all has exceeded Blazer Mepunga sprinter ictorian and retirement return from his recent upon expectations to favourite TAB $1.80 a short-priced instilled has been V jockeys to have ridden 100 group 1 winners in Australia. to jockeys new people into the sport. They’ve had such great to get “It’s only had a handful of starts a ride already with him and he’s not just their dog It’s (six starts for three wins & three placings). not the sport. It’s they’re interested in they’re interested in now, pink, they’re actually just about backing the red or backing the know about the stars looking at a little bit of form. They want to its weight in gold.” and they have a punt… that for me is worth Allen, has been Another part-owner who was on track, Liam this involvement his involved in horse ownership for years, with first in greyhound racing. “I was mainly into the horses. Through some mutual friends I been a blast. With horses, they can met George and so far it’s often have three or four runs and then they are out for a spell every three months. With a greyhound they’re racing almost Allen said. at the track seeing them run,” every week and we’re who by Brett Bravo, Banks is trained at Lovely Caribbean Red Light for Farrugia. also trains triple Group 1 winner Striker win the Group 1 Winter Cup (520m) in Brisbane on 5 July. in Brisbane (520m) Winter Cup Group 1 win the injured at stud with an six months in retirement spending After on return at Sandown Blazer won Mepunga triangle muscle, Then, in his Winter Best of Night 29.39sec. on 21 June in a Park and won at Albion Park he stepped out 28 June, Cup heat on previous faster than the 1.5 lengths in 29.41sec, by 10 lengths One. by Dyna Double time which was held track record a couple of weeks at Albion Park “I trialled Mepunga Blazer world of good because did him the earlier and the experience travelling up there the second time he was far more settled that he was getting on a plane to go around. He understood relax. I expected which really helped him and race somewhere, he ran the time he did I couldn’t him to go well, but when trainer Jeff Britton said. believe it,” of the six month layoff ‘from the rigours Britton is hopeful that Maturity Classic winner go on to bigger racing’ will see the 2017 son of Barcia Bale and Mepunga Nicky and better things. The turned three in June. Preparing for re-homing Preparing for stint at stud. Photo by: Clint Anderson. by: Photo at stud. stint First Aid Chris with Dr. Boemo Mepunga Blazer has returned to racing after a a after racing to returned has Blazer Mepunga

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A Caribbean Red, owned by the ‘Group 1 Red Syndicate’, was Syndicate’, 1 Red by the ‘Group owned Caribbean Red, look at Sandown impressive on Thursday 21 June in his second taking out the opening race in 29.61. Park, and met prominent George Farrugia bred ‘Red’ Part-owner a syndicator in thoroughbred syndicate member Shaun Wallis, school. racing, at his daughter’s dad (Shaun “My daughter goes to school with a girl whose out that In conversation we worked is a horse syndicator. Wallis) were chatting and I said to him ‘maybe we both love racing. We I bred and it took off from there. you should syndicate a dog’, fast. I thought this is probably in pretty and he broke him (Red) one we want to syndicate to get it off and running.” within a up quickly with the shares snapped up Interest picked Hall of Racing which includes Australian day by the group of 20, who is just one of just three Fame member Jimmy Cassidy,

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Nominations close: Thursday 9 August at 10am Nominations close: Thursday 9 August CKH PAINTING SHEPPARTON CUP SHEPPARTON CKH PAINTING 14 GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA Please visit grv.org.au for all the latest GRV news T J the crowdlaugh.” cake’. Heobviouslymeant to sayicing,notice-cream,which made the dogupafter theraceandsaid‘thisisice-cream onthe Eagled wonthe Australian CupatOlympic Park, Joefamously lifted Geelong GRCChairman,MarkPearson. “Icanrecall whenSpread was ontheboardofGeelong GreyhoundRacing Club,” said “Joe washeavilyinvolved withtheNCA, whilehiswife, Wendy Coursing AssociationofVictoria andtheGeelongIrishSociety. The establishmentoftheVictorianRacing Tribunal willensurethat specific actions. can alsodirectacontrollingbodytoprovideinformationortake integrity managers,ortheChiefandDeputySteward. It about integrityissuesmadebycontrollingbodyboardmembers, The boardwillalsohavethepowertoinvestigatecomplaints Minister forRacing, theHonourableMartinPakula, MP. those whodothewrongthingareheldaccountable,” said greater independenceandanincreasedabilitytoensurethat “The newcrosscodeintegrityboardwillensurestewardshave commercial considerations. and HarnessRacing Victoriacanoperateindependently from ensure seniorstaffof Racing Victoria,Greyhound Racing Victoria between racingcontrollingbodiesandtheirintegritystaff, to The VictorianRacing IntegrityBoardwilloverseethe relationship Board ofInquirypowers. The BillwillalsostrengthentheRacing IntegrityCommissioner’s Integrity BoardandtheVictorianRacing Tribunal. 2018 whichwillestablishtwonewbodies–theVictorianRacing Racing Amendment(IntegrityandDisciplinaryStructures) Bill On 19June, theGovernmentintroducedintoParliament the industry. of provincialgreyhoundracing.” money hewouldn’t chargeyou.HewastheGeorgeSchofield if hechecked overyourdogsandknewyou wereshortof highly respected‘muscleman’. Hewasthekindofguythat greyhounds racedunderthe‘Tat’ prefix,whilehewasalsoa Manager, CarlMcGrath.“Hewasavery goodtrainerandhis had abadwordtosayabouthim,” saidSheppartonGRV “Keith gavesomuchtogreyhoundracingandnooneever for hisoutstandingcontributiontogreyhoundracing. recognised bytheSheppartonGreyhoundRacing Clubin2013 V courtesy: CarltonFC. Keith ‘TheAcrobat’Warburton. Images By FrancisTrainor V ale Joe Pearl Vale Joe By AndrewCopley Member oftheGeelongGreyhound Racing Club, theNational has passedawayatage88.Based inCorio, JoewasaLife oe Pearl, trainerof 1990Australian CupwinnerSpreadEagled, ent oversightandarobustdisciplinaryframeworkforthe rity standardsinVictorianracingbyprovidingindepend- he VictorianGovernmentisimplementingtoughnewinteg- New laws to bolster integrity Greyhound racing farewells asporting icon By AndrewCopley 89. Warburton, ofTatura, isasportingicon,andwas footballer, Keith Warburton haspassedawayatage eteran greyhoundtrainerandlegendaryformerCarlton the 2015BittarReview oftheracingindustrycontrollingbodies. These reformsformpartoftheLabor Government’s responseto registration, orresigned. they havebeendisqualified,handedintheirlicenceor cannot avoidbeingquestionedbytheCommissionerbecause Commissioner’s BoardofInquirypowers,ensuringaperson The newlawswillalsoenhancetheRacing Integrity said. appeals processwhichismodern,robustandfair,” MinisterPakula “We’re makingsurethatracing hasanintegrityregimeand racing participants. cases areheardinatimelymannerandtoprovidecertaintyforall The BillwillalsoabolishmeritreviewappealstoVCAT –ensuring before theVictorianRacing Tribunal. refusing toansweraquestion,orbesworninwhen a summons,knowinglyprovidingfalseormisleadinginformation, The Billalsoestablishesnewoffencesforfailingtocomplywith oath. attend ahearingtogiveevidenceandtake evidenceunder regime ofpowers,includingthepowertocompelsomeone independent VictorianRacing Tribunal willhaveastrengthened Headed byacurrentorformerjudicialofficer, thenew racing acrossthethreecodes. Victoria hastherightdisciplinaryregimetoenforcerulesof David Warburton, alsofromTatura, followedhis Tracey, togetherwith14grandchildrenand19greatgrandchildren. Carlton seniorplayerthrough1971and1972),Susan,David are survivedbydaughterLizzie, sonPeter (himselfafour-game Keith’s belovedwifeof65years,Rose, died12monthsago. They match againstPort Adelaideon30June. wore blackarmbandsasamarkofrespectforWarburton inthe Carlton’s seniorplayers,including300gamerKade Simpson, inducted intotheGoulburnValley FootballLeague’s HallofFame. Keith representedVictoriainlawnbowls,andjustlastmonthwas albeit wearingabigbeltassafeguard. He returnedtothefieldforbeginningof1953season, Warburton’s health. waited aroundtheclockbytheirradiosforupdateson minute fromconcernedfans,whilehundredsofMelbournians he wasadmitted,receivedphonecallsatarateofeightper blood inabidtohelpWarburton. PrinceHenry’s Hospital,where bowel andburstintestine. Thisledtocountlesspeopledonating which hereceivedanaccidentalelbowledtoaruptured when doctorsfearedforhislifefollowingamatchin1952 A hugelypopularfootballer, Warburton madefrontpagenews ending atage26with74gamesand91goalstohisname. short butspectacularcareerasahigh-flyingforwardwithCarlton In footycirclesWarburton wasknownas‘TheAcrobat’, withhis training greyhounds. Eagled, whoisalsopictured famous greyhoundSpread The lateJoePearl withhis inset. Photoscourtesy: greyhound-data.com. father into JULY 2018 GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA 15 “I’m an old-timer and its hard to break he grinned. old habits,” Supplements “You will work it out as you go. As long as your greyhounds eat greyhounds as your As long go. as you work it out will “You will find its he or she day, every that is similar diet a balanced own weight.” Clean meat is a must Clean meat meat due human consumption Britton has fed For many years, meat. out of feeding knackery swabs that come to the positive I would say clean meat and have to look for “You meat these is feeding knackery that anyone who he said. risk,” days is taking a huge meat intake cent of his greyhound’s Britton feeds 50 per 50 per cent chicken. kangaroo and the remaining in a kibble What to look for a dry food or kibble to help maintain Britton relies on a premium order to find a quality product, he advises balanced diet, and in to read the ingredients. are a lot of rubbish in them, but now they “Kibbles used to have and by using a premium product you scientifically formulated, Britton said. “I look for additives in them,” have to put shouldn’t and 30 per cent a product that has about 20 per cent protein centages is lacking fat. I believe that anything under those per in quality.” addition to 500-600 Britton feeds around one cup of kibble in which makes grams of meat and two slices of brown bread, fresh daily feeds, along with up the bulk of his greyhounds’ vegetable soup and other additives. diet, in “I use around one cup of kibble in my greyhound’s bread. If you are addition to meat and two slices of brown around three it’s feeding a premium dry food solely (no meat), he said. females,” cups for males and two and a half cups for Britton a leading pet food company asked Some time ago, pure premium food to feed six greyhounds for six months on tested the dogs and Each week a vet came out and with water. They found there was very little to monitored their performance. performance or looks. no change in the greyhound’s premium dry food “This proved to me that you could feed a Britton said. life a lot easier,” which would make only, a dry premium kibble? 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Britton believes a balanced and consistent approach to Britton believes a balanced and consistent changing a feeding is essential, and he insists that continuously program to incorporate every “new fad” is feeding greyhound’s trainers fall into. a common trap that inexperienced a in the morning and then I give them “I feed at about 9.30am Britton said. or a bun,” snack at night, whether it be a dog biscuit feed them twice a day by dividing can’t mean you “This doesn’t are a lot of ways to the feeds up to morning and night – there do it.” a number of factors; Britton individualises his feeds based on whether a greyhound whether they are male or female, needs more food holds their weight well or if a greyhound energy in instances where they have a higher-than-normal consumption. meal, as a meat component of a greyhound’s the “Regarding grams of meat and general rule the males are fed about 600 Britton said. “That can vary as well females about 500 grams,” have individual male – you have got to know your own dog. I and then there are greyhounds who I give a female feed to need to adjust your greyhounds who work a lot harder and you feed accordingly.” G

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JULY 2018 GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA 17 the Warragul GRC on 23 June. June. on 23 GRC Warragul the Some 133 guests attended the Women on Track event at event Track on Women the attended guests 133 Some Go to gap.grv.org.au to register Go to gap.grv.org.au on Saturday, 23 June, and will be followed by the St Leger Leger and will be followed by the St 23 June, on Saturday, Our Seniors race Love and the 12 August, race day on Sunday, 18 October. meeting on Thursday, music race meeting included live on Track The Women and women heading Jones, Trevor from Clint Wilson and DJ and to the track were treated to a range of competitions Club will recognise the Greyhound Racing prizes. Warragul Leger at the St contributions of its members and supporters gift bag. race meeting, with patrons receiving a complimentary place during the Seniors race meeting will take Our The Love racegoers and Victorian Seniors Festival from 7 to 14 October, Rusty Rockers. will be entertained with live music from the Government has provided more than Since 2014, the Labor race to support two infrastructure projects and seven $140,000 day events at Warragul. Victorian “These infrastructure investments from the the Victoria will strengthen Government and Greyhound Racing Warragul and animal welfare at Warragul,” race day experience Adrian Scott said. GRC Manager, The racing industry in the Gippsland region generates more than $59 million for the Victorian economy and helps to sustain more than 590 full-time local jobs. Sunday, 5 August. Sunday,

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Minister Pakula Harriet Shing, Member for Eastern Victoria, also recognised the community. importance of greyhound racing to the Warragul Club and Greyhound Racing improving the Warragul “We’re making sure that even more people can visit the region and Councillor Shing said. enjoy a great day out at the races,” event on Track The series began with the lady-focused Women T greyhound racing Warragul Upgrades for Upgrades for 18 GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA Please visit grv.org.au for all the latest GRV news EL GRANDSENOR AUSSIE INFRARED LATEST LITTERS FERNANDO BALE COSMIC RUMBLE KINLOCH BRAE DYNA DOUBLE LED ZEPPELIN BLACK MAGIC BARCIA BALE JARVIS BALE ALLEN DEED KIOWA MON KIOWA PRO- BANJO BOY FABREGAS MANNY DUCER OPAL ONE SIRE EMPIRE ENTOURAGE CLARETOWN CINDY DON'T KNOCKHER MERINDA HANNAH SHE'S ACOLLINDA ADDICTIVE ALPHA WHO'S GOT BAMS NAUGHTY CAZZA PROMISE BUYING INVICTUS GLORY AMELIA CHRISTA XTREME GRETEL INVICTUS REIGN WHICH ARANDT UNTIL TUESDAY DANYO'S TARA MA KEOGH SILKY STRINGS BOLD 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1 MARCH – 15 JUNE 2018 1 MARCH – 15 JUNE 2018 TELEPHONE 0413 717 173 0419 589 181 0419 589 0417 287 619 0408078709 0439 341 868 0439 341 0430 354 391 0419 383 639 0405 145 867 0400 644 162 0433 487 676 0405 997 237 0459 027 876 0407 339 982 0407 098 286 0404 848 096 0400 072 095 ING SALE SUBURB ARGYLE MINCHA KILMANY KILMANY BORONIA BENLOCH PORTLAND LONGFORD Shady creek BANGHOLME WINCHELSEA KORUMBURRA SUNSHINE WEST HOPPERS CROSS- SOUTHERN CROSS SERVICE DATE go to: grv.org.au/pinkcard Monday, 16 April, 2018 Monday, Friday, 23 March, 2018 Friday, Friday, 02 March, 2018 Friday, Monday, 12 March, 2018 Monday, Thursday, 01 March, 2018 Thursday, Saturday, 03 March, 2018 Saturday, Wednesday, 11 April, 2018 Wednesday, Wednesday, 14 March, 2018 Wednesday, Wednesday, 07 March, 2018 Wednesday, or 9548 3500. [email protected] DON'T WAIT Reimburse fees paid to Greyhounds Australasia for paid to Greyhounds Australasia fees Reimburse female greyhound DNA analysis ($180) for named greyhounds APPLY FOR DNA TODAY! APPLY • will continue will A decision on how long these waived fees be made in mid-September following consultation with various groups. stakeholder BREEDER ADRIAN SMIT ADRIAN DAVID PRYSE DAVID PETER BYRNE CRAIG BURNS BELINDA KING BELINDA SUSAN MERRY SUSAN FRANK SPITERI THOMAS CLARK THOMAS TRACEY HOLMES TRACEY NICOLE STANLEY JASON STEMMER JASON REGINALD BOYCE ALLAN BUCKLAND DESMOND MCPHIE exemptions, stud masters and FSI technician responsibilities, exemptions, STEVEN SPOLJARIC STEVEN For more information please contact Greyhounds Australasia at For more information please contact Greyhounds Australasia To find out more about registering for a Pink Card, including fees, find out more about registering To CHRISTOPHER HENNESSY CHRISTOPHER DAM GRV would like to remind participants of the requirements to register females for breeding. While to remind participants of the requirements to register females for breeding. would like GRV time has implemented a short-term initiative which may assist participants who are under GRV pressure to get DNA results back, this involves waiver) and can be avoided if DNA is done additional steps (including a participant signing a GRV early. results For a female to be eligible to breed, participants must ensure their greyhound has DNA how to do this are as follows: Steps registered with Greyhounds Australasia. and apply for a DNA kit 1. Contact GA the kit and the greyhound to your vet 2. Take and post to the lab will complete the sample 3. Vet and DNA number will be attached to the processing, the lab will inform GA 4. After record via FastTrack greyhound’s registration) the 5. If all other requirements have been met (see right for PINK CARD greyhound will be ready to complete the registration. for DNA recommends applying for your DNA kit as early as possible to allow sufficient time GRV and recorded before the greyhound is in season. results to be returned to Greyhounds Australasia on The turnaround of the DNA result can be somewhere between two and six weeks, dependent the Lab. SNOOKY MAYHEM DESCRIPTION DR. MINDY HOLLIE ANNE DR. MORTISHA MAJOR CRUSH 1 Males 1 Females 4 Males 1 Females 3 Males 1 Females 1 Males 2 Females 4 Males 4 Females 4 Males 4 Females 3 Males 4 Females 3 Males 4 Females 4 Males 2 Females 4 Males 2 Males 4 Females 3 Males 2 Females 4 Males 5 Females 3 Males 6 Females 6 Males 3 Females 2 Males 6 Females 6 Males 2 Females 6 Males SHARED EQUITY FOREVER MERRY REVVED UP RHONDA WHELPED Apr 19, 2018 Apr 19, Jun 01, 2018 May 31, 2018 Apr 23, 2018 Apr 29, 2018 Apr 29, May 16, 2018 Jun 08, 2018 Jun 08, Jun 02, 2018 May 07, 2018 May 07, May 29, 2018 May 29, May 03, 2018 May 03, May 04, 2018 May 04, 2018 May 20, 2018 May 20, May 28, 2018 May 20, 2018 May 20, DAM TARSIER WEE JAS DAMI GAL DAMI SAINT JANE SAINT KERRIE'S ONE KERRIE'S MISS MEEHAN MISS SHIRLEEN SCANEZ JEWEL SCANEZ FLYING MARCIA FLYING PRINCESS SAGE ORIENTAL EMILY ORIENTAL SIRE Full details at: RINGADINGDING BALLYMAC FINOLA BALLYMAC DROMORE'S PEARL STEALTHY RHYTHM STEALTHY SKEET WITH GRACE FABREGAS BERNARDO grv.org.au/vicgreys BARCIA BALE BOJACK KAHN BOJACK LUCA NEVEELK LUCA MISSES BALLYMAC RUSO BALLYMAC FERNANDO BALE and owners across 1,900 generating up to $1.4m in Victorian races each year. AMERICAN MONSTER AMERICAN DID YOU KNOW DID YOU bonuses to Victorian breeders GRV’s new VicGreys program is GRV’s

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525m 525m DISTANCE DISTANCE Grand Final Semi Finals DATE DATE her greyhound Pyrenees Petraca with former with former Petraca her greyhound Pyrenees Russell Robertson, who was MC on the night, Russell Robertson, Cam Pedersen, Guy Rigoni and Declan Keilty. Cam Pedersen, and current Melbourne Demons stars (from left) and current Melbourne Demons Ballarat Demons President Hazelie Robinson and Hazelie Robinson Ballarat Demons President Wednesday 17th October, 2018 (D) 17th October, Wednesday Wednesday 24h October, 2018 (D) 24h October, Wednesday Timeslot Codes – (D) Day, (T) Twilight, (N) Night (T) Twilight, Timeslot Codes – (D) Day, Prize money - 1st $8,000 - 2nd 2,165 - 3rd 1,085 - 2nd 2,165 Prize money - 1st $8,000 Great Chase 2018 - Great Chase 2018 - TRACK TRACK Prize money – 1st $47,000 – 2nd $13,335 – 3rd $6,665 Prize money – 1st $47,000 Meadows (MEP) Meadows (MEP) 6 winners and the fastest two 2nd advances to Grand Final. Third and fourth fastest 2nd will be reserve in the Grand Final. Meanwhile, the 2018 Silver Chief, a three-week series for a three-week series the 2018 Silver Chief, Meanwhile, now open is male greyhounds which starts in December, 2016, with maidens to greyhounds born on or after 1 June, ineligible. 3 4 and 1 Res 4 and 1 Res 3 and 1 Res 3 and 1 Res 3 and 1 Res 3 and 1 Res 4 and 1 Res 4 and 1 Res 4 and 1 Res 3 and 1 Res 5 and 1 Res 5 and 1 Res DOGS TO DOGS TO PROGRESS 515m 515m 440m 485m 450m 460m 450m 350m 460m 450m 525m 525m 520m 500m DISTANCE Heats questions about ‘The 2018 TAB Great Chase’ Great TAB questions about ‘The 2018 DATE Friday 5th October 2018 (T) Friday 5th Friday 5th October 2018 (N) Friday 5th October 2018 (N) Friday 5th Sunday 7th October 2018 (T) Sunday 7th October 2018 (D) Sunday 7th October 2018 (D) Monday 8th October 2018 (D) Tuesday 9th October 2018 (T) Tuesday Tuesday 9th October 2018 (N) Tuesday Thursday 11th October 2018 (T) Thursday 11th October 2018 (N) Wednesday 10th October 2018 (D) Wednesday Wednesday 10th October 2018 (N) Wednesday Great Chase 2018 - Prize money - 1st $1,650 - 2nd $475 - 3rd $235 Prize money - 1st $1,650

he Meadows have modified the age criteria for two of its he Meadows have modified the age criteria and Silver feature Group 1 events - the Maturity Classic be eligible to Chief – meaning more greyhounds will now he Ballarat Demons, a supporters group of the Melbourne group of the Melbourne Demons, a supporters he Ballarat night at Morshead a fundraising enjoyed Football Club, 120 people 13 June which around on Wednesday Park Sale

Ballarat TRACK Bendigo Geelong Warragul Horsham Traralgon Healesville Shepparton Cranbourne Warrnambool Sandown (SAP) Meadows (MEP) By Ben Pritchard compete. Victoria (June Contrary to an ad placed in Greyhound Monthly which will be 2018 edition), the 2018 Maturity Classic series, born on is now open to greyhounds held across 14, 21 & 28 July, Page to Refer 2016, with maidens ineligible. or after 1 January, 36 of this publication for more information. attended. of interest in the final race on the card, And there was plenty after Melbourne young gun, named with Pyrenees Petraca, at the huge odds of $22.00 in going around Christian Petracca, held springing to the early lead, Pyrenees Petraca 12. After Race massive $4.00 a place. on for third, paying a and is owned by the President of was bred Pyrenees Petraca who seized Hazelie Robinson, Avoca’s the Ballarat Demons, photo with a handful of current and former the opportunity for a Melbourne footballers.

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force at the dogs the at force Demons out in in out Demons Conditions of Entry: 1. Victorian Bred and Trained greyhounds only. 2. For Greyhounds with 1-5 wins (Maidens Ineligible). 3. Greyhounds must have been domiciled in Victoria for 90 days or more prior greyhounds only. Conditions of Entry: 1. Victorian Bred and Trained 4. A greyhound must not be under any order of probation Victorian kennel. to the close of nominations. Greyhounds that have commenced racing under 90 days must only have been domiciled in a finals and grand final. 5. Each greyhound is Great Chase semi at the time of nomination that will not allow it to compete at The Meadows, for the 2018 TAB Victoria under the rules of Greyhound Racing 7. The will be capped at the number of greyhounds progressing to semi finals. only eligible to compete in one series of heats. 6. The heats are open to the best greyhounds nominated plus reserves and Traralgon Sandown, 3 greyhounds plus 1 reserve will progress from: Horsham, Sale, number of greyhounds progressing to the semi finals differs at each track. 3 greyhounds will progress from Healesville. Geelong, Shepparton and The Meadows. 5 greyhounds plus 1 reserve will progress from: Ballarat and Warragul. Cranbourne, 4 greyhounds plus 1 reserve will progress from: Bendigo, and Warrnambool. order of probation at the close of nominations for the semi-finals will Rule LR33. Greyhounds under any There will be a ‘ballot’ for the reserve positions. Eligibility to compete in Semi Finals subject to GRV themselves and their Upon entering this event, trainers will make Grand Final. 9. not be drawn into the fields. 8. The Winners and the fastest second placegetters from the 6 Semi Finals will progress to the request. This may include visiting community groups at their facility as well as Victoria’s greyhound/s available for any reasonable promotional opportunities relating to this event at Greyhound Racing Any changes to these terms Great Chase. prize money for The 2018 TAB Victoria reserves the right to alter and amend conditions and Greyhound Racing 10. media and photo opportunities as they arise. Nomination closing times are as per normal for each of the Victorian clubs. and conditions will be published on www.grv.org.au 22 GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA Please visit grv.org.au for all the latest GRV news 2018 Sylvester DoylePuppyChampionshipwinnerLyka Skywalker. L at coursingat We’re all mates the factthatwebredhim,” McKenzie said. “Lyka Skywalker madeourday, andwhatmakes itevenbetteris days (threeoneachday). June). To win,greyhoundsmustwinsixcoursesacrossthetwo June), andbeingwhittleddowntoafinalsevenondaytwo(24 with 56greyhounds(minusthreescratchings)ondayone(17 consecutive Sundays,withtheknockout competition starting The Sylvester DoylePuppyChampionshipwasspreadacross preparation forracingonthecircle,” McKenzie said. great fortheirconfidenceandbalancingyoungdogsupin “We courseallofourpupsafterthebreakinginstage. It’s have coursedtogetherformorethan10years. Mates Syndicate, whobredandownLyka Skywalker. Thepair McKenzie andhiscousinGavinCliftonmake uptheWe’re All Marion Clay-trainedBlueIrish,whocollected$1,250. the $3,695(plusVicGreysbonus)firstprize. Runner-upwasthe Skywalker winningsixcoursesacrosstwodaysonhiswayto on orafter1March,2016,withtheDavidMcKenzie-trained Lyka Being apuppyevent,theracewasopentogreyhoundsborn By MollyHaines record onthecoursingcircuitintact. Puppy Championshipon24June, keeping hisunbeaten yka Skywalker claimedtheprestigiousSylvester Doyle Prize moneyforthe2018Victoriancoursingseason hasincreasedbyalmost$40,000, upto$167,635. This brings itintolinewithLevel 3(Tier3)racing.Thebreakdown forstandardcoursingevents(ie. Maiden,One Sunday 19thAugust Saturday 18thAugust Sunday 5th August Sunday 22ndJuly Saturday 21stJuly Sunday 8th July 8th Sunday Date *Please note:Benalla,Lang Lang andLongwood are allgrasssurfaces,withBenallaand Note: Theabovementionedfeatureeventsaresupportedbyavarietyofotheron Note: 2018Puppycoursing events areforgreyhoundsbornonorafter1 March, 2016. those daysincludingmaiden,puppyandsame-sex races,pendingnominations. UPCOMING FEATURE COURSING EVENTS $825 (1st);$235(Runner-up); $60 (Defeatedsemi-finalists). Total $1,180. Lang Lang usingadraglureandLongwood aTrolley (arm)Lure. Full detailsatncavictoria.com Win stake, LimitStake &Puppy)isasfollows: Lang Lang Lang Lang Lang Lang Longwood Longwood Lang Lang Club DID YOU KNOW? Waterloo CupCont. Waterloo Cup Western SawsCup Bert Clarke Memorial Derby &Oaks Cont.Longwood Cup& Derby &Oaks the winner). Cranbourne 311mJuly18th($2,000to Slips toBoxes Heats-Final at Details with NightAttack (IanRilen)therunner-up. June, whichwaswonbyCullquinBomber(RichardAnchen), winner NoelRyanMemorialWerribee CupatLongwood on3 Another featureeventheldlastmonthwasthe$1,200to-the- be runinconjunctionwiththeOaks on21&22July. career, includingacrackattheVictorianDerbyLongwood, to continue toracehimonthecoursingcircuitthroughouthis with astartatTheMeadowslikely next step. Andhewill McKenzie believesthatLyka Skywalker isreadytohitthecity, said. is justovertwoyearsoldandweighs35kilograms,” McKenzie from him,butwehavechosentotake thingsslowbecause he “We arereallyexcited bythispupandarehopingforbigthings career (sixwinsandthreeminorplacings). recording victoriesatSale, GeelongandWarragul inhis14-start He hasalsoprovedhimselfahandyperformeroncircletracks, once before, winningamaideneventatLang Lang inMay. The sonofWalk HardandCandySpicehaspreviouslycoursed balancing youngdogsup.” in stage. It’s greatfortheirconfidenceand “We courseallofourpupsafterthebreaking For a comprehensive print-friendly version of Victoria’s 2018 calendar, coursing visit please Deeds withhisnewownersMattNorthandElizabethHeaver. Lyka Skywalker withtrainerDavidMcKenzie, Jamesand Gavin Clifton.Photosby:ClintAnderson. https://goo.gl/H6KNjW JULY 2018 GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA 23

Please note that for meetings conducted on Sunday 1st July 2018 onwards the following nomination close times will apply: The changes have been made to improve the flow of greyhounds throughout the weekly schedule with all meetings now closing in timeslot order. Geoff Miles Geoff O’Brien Cynthia Brian Parkinson Ralph Stan de Maat James Van GRV: Alan Clayton Copley Andrew Glenn Fish Molly Haines Angela Langton Langton Angela Parkinson Brian Sharp Jessica GRV: Alan Clayton Gavin Goble Molly Haines Martin Louise Day Day Day Day Day Day Day Night Night Night Night Night Night Night Night Night Twilight Twilight Twilight Twilight Twilight Twilight Twilight Twilight Timeslot Timeslot Timeslot Timeslot Timeslot TIMES Contact email: [email protected] Contact Scott Robins Robins Chair: Scott GM – Acting (GRV’s Racing) Members: Britton Robert Collins Geoff David Geall Mick Floyd Long Marg Terrie Benfield Benfield Terrie Chair: GM– General (GRV’s Counsel) Members: Diane Bartolo Borda Ray Chignell Jeff Farrugia George Racing Reference Group Group Reference Racing Breeding Reference Group Reference Breeding Friday Friday Friday Friday Contact email: [email protected] Contact Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday Monday Monday Monday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Saturday Saturday Race Day Race Race Day Race Race Day Race Race Day Race Race Day Race Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday PFS PFS PFS PFS PFS PFS PFS PFS PFS PFS PFS PFS PFS PHS PHS PHS PHS PHS PHS PHS PHS PHS MFS MFS Meeting Type Meeting Type Meeting Type Meeting Type Meeting Type Sale MFS = Metro Full Stakes Meeting (Level 1) Meeting (Level MFS = Metro Full Stakes Track Track Track Track Track Rotate Ballarat Ballarat Bendigo Bendigo PFS = Provincial Full Stakes Meeting (Level 2) Meeting (Level PFS = Provincial Full Stakes Geelong Geelong Warragul Warragul Coursing Horsham PHS = Provincial Half Stakes Meeting (Level 3) Meeting (Level PHS = Provincial Half Stakes Sandown Traralgon Traralgon Meadows Healesville Healesville Shepparton Shepparton Cranbourne Warrnambool Sandown (SAP) Meadows (MEP) 9.00AM 8:30AM 8:00AM 8:00AM 8:00AM 9:00AM 9:00AM 9:00AM 9:00AM 11:00AM 11:00AM 11:00AM 11:00AM 11:00AM 11:00AM 11:00AM 11:00AM 11:00AM 10:00AM 10:00AM 10:00AM 10:00AM 10:00AM 10:00AM Close Time Close Time Close Time Close Time Close Time

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More than $46 million in prize money is distributed through Victorian greyhound racing each year. RACING CALENDAR RACING

DATE TIME SLOT TRACK TITLE OF EVENT DISTANCE WINNER

Bendigo Cup - S/E Heat 425 (Maidens Ineligible) 425 5000 BEN Day GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 500 (Vic Bred Only) 500 1405 Grade 5 No Penalty 515 (250+ Ranking) 515 1405 SAN Sun, 1 Jul Maiden Heat 515 515 1325 Don Clavarino Memorial GDR - Special Event 650 650 3300 Arthur Hay Memorial - S/E Final 520 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) 520 3000 Twilight SLE Toby Wyeth Memorial - Grade 5 Final 440 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) 440 3000 Tom Lanigan Memorial - Mixed 6/7 Final 440 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) 440 3000 Day BAL Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(275+ Ranking) Mon, 2 Jul Twilight TRA Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking) Night SHP Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Full Stakes) GEL Provincial Half Stakes (Preference Given To Maidens) Twilight Mixed 6/7 Final 410 (VICGREYS) 410 1650 HOR Tue, 3 Jul S/E Veteran 410 410 1405 GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Final 460 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) 460 4000 Night WGL GDR Special Event 680 680 3300 GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 460 (Vic Bred Only) 460 1325 Grade 5 Heat 525 (No City Wins)(Final MEP 11/7) 525 1405 Day MEP Restricted Win 525 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) 525 1405 Twilight BEN Provincial Full Stakes (Preference Given To Grade 6 & 7 Greyhounds) Wed, 4 Jul Grade 5 450 (Bitches Only)(2 Races)(VICGREYS) 450 1405 BAL Mixed 6/7 Heat 390 390 1405 Night S/E Veteran 311 311 1405 CRN Restricted Win Heat 311 (3 - 6 Wins) 311 1405 Day WGL Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Maiden Final 390 (VICGREYS) 390 1405 Twilight SHP S/E Veteran 390 (250+ Ranking) 390 1405 Thu, 5 Jul Restricted Win 460 (Bitches Only)(1 - 4 Wins)(2 Races)(VICGREYS) 460 1405 GEL Grade 5 No Penalty 400 (250+ Ranking) 400 1405 Night McKenna Memorial - S/E Heat 595 595 7200 SAN Maiden Final 515 515 5000 Day HVL Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(275+ Ranking) Twilight GEL Restricted Win Heat 400 (3 - 6 Wins) 400 1405 GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Final 425 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) 425 7500 Ready 2 Race Mid Year Bonus - Special Event 425 (VICGREYS)(Top 8 Greyhounds With Highest Prizemoney Fri, 6 Jul Since 2017 Auction) 425 5000 BEN Bendigo Cup - S/E Group 2 425 (Maidens Ineligible) 425 47000 Night GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 500 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) 500 3050 GDR Winter Cup - Mixed 4/5 Final 660 (No City Wins 601m+)(VICGREYS) 660 10000 TRA GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 525 (Vic Bred Only) 525 1405 Twilight HOR Grade 5 No Penalty 410 (250+ Ranking) 410 1405 Sat, 7 Jul Night MEA Mixed 6/7 Final 525 525 6260 Winter Cup - S/E Heat 350 350 825 HVL S/E Veteran 350 (2 Races)(VICGREYS) 350 825 Day GDR Grade 5 715 715 3020 Sun, 8 Jul SAP Mixed 6/7 Heat 515 515 1405 Restricted Win 440 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) 440 1405 Twilight SLE Grade 5 440 (Bitches Only) 440 1405 Day BAL Aged Prize Money Meeting (Half Stakes)($1500 Limit) Mon, 9 Jul Twilight TRA Provincial Half Stakes (Preference Given To Maidens) Night SHP Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking) GEL Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Twilight Maiden Heat 410 410 1325 Tue, 10 Jul HOR HOR Special Event 485 485 1650 Night WGL GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Semi Final 460 (Vic Bred Only) 460 1405 Grade 5 Final 525 (No City Wins)(Final MEP 11/7) 525 6260 Day MEP GDR Novice Grade 7 725 725 3020 Maiden Heat 525 525 1325 Twilight BEN Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Wed, 11 Jul Mixed 6/7 Final 390 (VICGREYS) 390 1650 BAL S/E Veteran 450 (VICGREYS)(2 Races) 450 1405 Night Restricted Win Final 311 (3 - 6 Wins)(VICGREYS) 311 1650 24 CRN Cranbourne To Sandown - Grade 5 Heat 520 (No City Wins) 520 1405 RACING CALENDAR RACING CALENDAR JULY

DATE TIME SLOT TRACK TITLE OF EVENT DISTANCE WINNER

Day WGL Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(275+ Ranking) Twilight SHP Super VICGREYS Series - Mixed 6/7 Heat 450 (Vic Bred Only) 450 1405 Thu, 12 Jul BAL Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Night Mixed 6/7 Final 515 515 6260 SAN McKenna Memorial - S/E Group 2 595 595 40000 Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(250+ Ranking) Day HVL S/E Veteran 300 300 825 Twilight BEN Provincial Full Stakes Restricted Win Final 400 (3 - 6 Wins)(VICGREYS) 400 1650 Fri, 13 Jul GEL GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 520 (Vic Bred Only) 520 1405 Night S/E Veteran 440 440 1405 SLE Grade 5 No Penalty 440 (250+ Ranking) 440 1405 Maiden Heat 440 440 1325 GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 525 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) 525 3050 Twilight TRA Mixed 6/7 Heat 395 395 1405 Sat, 14 Jul Restricted Win 525 (Bitches Only)(1 - 4 Wins)(2 Races)(VICGREYS) 525 1405 Night MEA Maturity Classic - S/E Heat 525 (Whelped on/after 1 Jan 2016)(Maidens Ineligible) 525 6260 GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 350 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only) 350 825 HVL Winter Cup - S/E Final 350 (VICGREYS) 350 6260 Day Grade 5 No Penalty 595 (250+ Ranking) 595 1620 Sun, 15 Jul SAP Restricted Win Heat 515 (3 - 6 Wins) 515 1405 GDR Restricted Win 650 (0 - 4 Wins) 650 3020 CLUBS Twilight SLE Sale Sprint Championship - S/E Heat 440 440 1650 Day BAL Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Mon, 16 Jul Twilight TRA Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Night SHP Provincial Half Stakes (Preference Given To Maidens) GEL Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

Twilight Maiden Final 410 (VICGREYS) 410 1405 HOR S/E Veteran 485 485 1405 Tue, 17 Jul GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Final 460 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) 460 7500 Night WGL S/E Veteran 400 (VICGREYS)(2 Races)(250+ Ranking) 400 1405 Mixed 6/7 Heat 400 400 1405 Grade 5 525 (Bitches Only) 525 1405 Day MEP Mixed 6/7 Heat 525 525 1405 Twilight BEN Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(275+ Ranking) Wed, 18 Jul BAL GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 450 (Vic Bred Only) 450 1325 Night Slips To Boxes - Special Event 311 (Field Drawn From Lang Lang Coursing 8/7)(VICGREYS) 311 2100 CRN Maiden Heat 311 311 1325 570+ Day WGL Aged Prize Money Meeting (Half Stakes)($2000 Limit) DISTANCE GEL Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) GDR Restricted Win 650 (0 - 4 Wins)(VICGREYS)(2 Races) 650 3020 Twilight Super VICGREYS Series - Mixed 6/7 Final 450 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) 450 1650 Thu, 19 Jul SHP GRV VICBRED SERIES GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 450 (Vic Bred Only) 450 1405 S/E Veteran 450 (VICGREYS)(250+ Ranking) 450 1405 RANK LIMIT MEETING Restricted Win Final 515 (3 - 6 Wins) 515 6260 Night SAN Cranbourne To Sandown - Grade 5 Final 515 (No City Wins) 515 6260 Day HVL Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(275+ Ranking) VETERAN RACE Twilight BEN GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Heat 425 (Vic Bred Only) 425 1405 GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 520 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) 520 3050 Fri, 20 Jul GEL FEMALE RACE GRV VIC BRED Series - S/E Heat 596 (Less Than $25000)(Vic Bred Only) 596 1900 Night GDR Special Event 665 (VICGREYS) 665 3300 TRA Mixed 6/7 Final 395 (VICGREYS) 395 1650 S/E Veteran 520 (VICGREYS) 520 1405 Twilight CRN Grade 5 311 (Bitches Only) 311 1405 Sat, 21 Jul Destini Fireball Stayers - S/E Heat 725 725 7200 Night MEA Maiden Final 525 525 5000 Maturity Classic - S/E Semi Final 525 (Whelped on/after 1 Jan 2016)(Maidens Ineligible) 525 10000 Free For All 350 (Grade 4 or Better)(Female Trainers Only)(Domiciled for 60+ Days in Kennel) 350 950 Grade 5 350 (Female Trainers Only)(Domiciled for 60+ Days in Kennel) 350 825 HVL Mixed 6/7 350 (Female Trainers Only)(Domiciled for 60+ Days in Kennel) 350 825 Maiden 300 (Female Trainers Only)(Domiciled for 60+ Days in Kennel) 300 825 Day GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Final 350 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) 350 4000 Sun, 22 Jul Novice Grade 7 595 595 1620 SAP Grade 5 Heat 595 595 1620 Grade 5 No Penalty 515 (250+ Ranking) 515 1405 Maiden Final 440 (VICGREYS) 440 1405 Twilight SLE Sale Sprint Championship - S/E Final 440 (VICGREYS) 440 10000 25 RACING CALENDAR

DATE TIME SLOT TRACK TITLE OF EVENT DISTANCE WINNER

Day BAL Provincial Half Stakes (Preference Given To Maidens) Mon, 23 Jul Twilight TRA Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(275+ Ranking) Night SHP Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes)

RACING CALENDAR RACING GEL Aged Prize Money Meeting (Half Stakes)($2000 Limit) Twilight Mixed 6/7 Heat 485 485 1405 Tue, 24 Jul HOR Special Event 410 410 1650 Night WGL Mixed 6/7 Final 400 (VICGREYS) 400 1650 Restricted Win 525 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) 525 1405 Day MEP Restricted Win Heat 525 (3 - 6 Wins) 525 1405 Twilight BEN Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking)

JULY - AUGUST JULY Wed, 25Jul GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Semi Final 450 (Vic Bred Only) 450 1405 BAL Night GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 450 (Vic Bred Only) 450 1405 CRN Maiden Final 311 (VICGREYS) 311 1405 Day WGL Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 450 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) 450 3050 Twilight SHP Restricted Win Heat 390 (3 - 6 Wins) 390 1405 Thu, 26 Jul GDR Special Event 660 660 3300 BAL Night Grade 5 No Penalty 450 (250+ Ranking) 450 1405 SAN Grade 5 Final 595 (VICGREYS) 595 7200 Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(250+ Ranking) Day HVL S/E Veteran 350 350 825 Twilight BEN GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Final 425 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) 425 4000 Fri, 27 Jul GRV VIC BRED Series - S/E Final 596 (Less Than $25000)(Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) 596 5000 GEL Night S/E Veteran 520 (VICGREYS) 520 1405 TRA Restricted Win Heat 525 (3 - 6 Wins) 525 1405 Restricted Win 410 (1 - 3 Wins)(VICGREYS)(3 Races)(250+ Ranking) 410 1405 Twilight HOR Grade 5 485 (Bitches Only) 485 1405 Mixed 6/7 Final 525 (VICGREYS) 525 6260 Sat, 28 Jul Grade 5 Heat 525 525 5000 Night MEA Destini Fireball Stayers - S/E Final 725 725 25000 Maturity Classic - S/E Group 1 525 (Whelped on/after 1 Jan 2016)(Maidens Ineligible) 525 100000 HVL GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 350 (Vic Bred Only) 350 825 Day GDR Grade 5 715 715 3020 Sun, 29 Jul SAP Maiden Heat 515 515 1325 Twilight SLE Mixed 6/7 Heat 440 440 1405 Day BAL Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(350+ Ranking) Mon, 30 Jul Twilight TRA Aged Prize Money Meeting (Half Stakes)($2000 Limit) Night SHP Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(275+ Ranking) GEL Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Twilight Tue, 31 Jul HOR Mixed 6/7 Final 485 (VICGREYS) 485 1650 Night WGL Restricted Win Heat 460 (3 - 6 Wins) 460 1405 GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 525 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only) 525 1405 Day MEP Grade 5 No Penalty 525 (250+ Ranking) 525 1405 Twilight BEN Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Final 450 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) 450 7500 Wed, 1 Aug BAL GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 450 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) 450 3050 GDR Restricted Win 660 (0 - 4 Wins) 660 3020 Night GDR Restricted Win 699 (0 - 4 Wins) 699 3020 CRN Mixed 6/7 Heat 311 311 1405 S/E Veteran 311 311 1405 Day WGL Provincial Half Stakes (Preference Given To Maidens) Restricted Win Final 390 (3 - 6 Wins)(VICGREYS) 390 1650 Twilight SHP S/E Veteran 390 (250+ Ranking) 390 1405 Thu, 2 Aug GEL Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(250+ Ranking) Victorian National Distance - S/E Heat 715 715 7200 Night SAN Victorian National Sprint - S/E Heat 515 515 6260 Maiden Final 515 515 5000 Day HVL Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(275+ Ranking) Twilight BEN Restricted Win Heat 425 (3 - 6 Wins) 425 1405 Fri, 3 Aug Mixed 6/7 Heat 400 400 1405 GEL Night Grade 5 520 520 1405 TRA Restricted Win Final 525 (3 - 6 Wins)(VICGREYS) 525 1650 Grade 5 Heat 390 390 1405 Twilight SHP Restricted Win 450 (Bitches Only)(1 - 4 Wins) 450 1405 Sat, 4 Aug Restricted Win Final 525 (3 - 6 Wins) 525 6260 Night MEA Grade 5 Final 525 525 12000 26 RACING CALENDAR RACING CALENDAR AUGSUT

DATE TIME SLOT TRACK TITLE OF EVENT DISTANCE WINNER

GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Semi Final 350 (Vic Bred Only) 350 825 HVL Restricted Win 300 (Bitches Only)(1 - 4 Wins) 300 825 Day Novice Grade 7 595 595 1620 Sun, 5 Aug SAP Grade 5 Heat 515 (200+ Ranking) 515 1405 Mixed 6/7 Final 440 (VICGREYS) 440 1650 Twilight SLE GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 440 (Vic Bred Only) 440 1405 Day BAL Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Mon, 6 Aug Twilight TRA Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Night SHP Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Full Stakes) GEL Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(275+ Ranking) Twilight Restricted Win Heat 410 (1 - 4 Wins) 410 1405 HOR S/E Veteran 410 410 1405 Tue, 7 Aug GDR Special Event 680 680 3300 Night WGL Warragul St Leger - S/E Heat 460 (Whelped on/after 1 Apr 2016) 460 1650 Restricted Win Final 460 (3 - 6 Wins)(VICGREYS) 460 1650 Grade 5 Heat 600 600 1620 Day MEP Restricted Win 525 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) 525 1405 Twilight BEN Provincial Half Stakes (Preference Given To Maidens) Wed, 8 Aug S/E Veteran 390 (VICGREYS)(2 Races) 390 1405 BAL Grade 5 390 (Bitches Only) 390 1405 Night Mixed 6/7 Final 311 (VICGREYS) 311 1650 CRN GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 520 (Vic Bred Only) 520 1405 CLUBS Day WGL Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking) Grade 5 Final 390 (VICGREYS) 390 1650 Twilight SHP Maiden Heat 450 450 1325 Thu, 9 Aug BAL Aged Prize Money Meeting ($2,000 Limit)(Half Stakes) Grade 5 Final 515 (200+ Ranking) 515 6260 Night SAN Victorian National Sprint - S/E Final 515 515 12000 Victorian National Distance - S/E Final 715 715 12000 Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(250+ Ranking) Day HVL S/E Veteran 300 (250+ Ranking) 300 825 Restricted Win Final 425 (3 - 6 Wins)(VICGREYS) 425 1650 Twilight BEN GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Heat 660 (0 - 6 Wins)(No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) 660 1620 Fri, 10 Aug Mixed 6/7 Final 400 (VICGREYS) 400 1650 GEL GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 400 (Vic Bred Only) 400 1325 Night Grade 5 525 (Bitches Only) 525 1405 TRA Maiden Heat 315 315 1325 GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 440 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) 440 3050 Twilight SLE 570+ Restricted Win Heat 520 (1 - 4 Wins) 520 1405 Sat, 11 Aug Snow Queen - Grade 5 Heat 525 (Bitches Only)(VICGREYS)(Female Handlers Only) 525 5000 DISTANCE Night MEA GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Final 525 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) 525 10000 Straight Track Championship - S/E Heat 350 (Maidens Ineligible)(Automatic Entry into Cup Heats for Final Winner) 350 825 HVL GRV VICBRED SERIES GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Final 350 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) 350 7500 Day Mixed 6/7 Heat 515 515 1405 SAP Sun, 12 Aug Grade 5 515 (Bitches Only) 515 1405 RANK LIMIT MEETING Presidents Cup - Restricted Win 680 (Less Than $25000)(1 - 6 Wins)(No City Wins) 680 6250

Twilight WGL Warragul St Leger - S/E Group 3 460 (Whelped on/after 1 Apr 2016) 460 25000 VETERAN RACE Restricted Win 400 (Bitches Only)(1 - 4 Wins) 400 1405 Day BAL Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(275+ Ranking) FEMALE RACE Mon, 13 Aug Twilight TRA Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking) Night SHP Shepparton Cup - S/E Heat 450 (Maidens Ineligible)(Random/Guarded Selection Method) 450 5000 GEL Provincial Half Stakes (Preference Given To Maidens) Restricted Win Final 410 (1 - 4 Wins)(VICGREYS) 410 1650 Twilight HOR GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 485 (Vic Bred Only) 485 1405 Tue, 14 Aug Special Event 410 410 1650 S/E Veteran 460 (VICGREYS) 460 1405 Night WGL Maiden Heat 400 400 1325 GDR Novice Grade 7 725 725 3020 Day MEP GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 525 (Vic Bred Only) 525 1325 Twilight BEN Aged Prize Money Meeting ($2,000 Limit)(Half Stakes) Wed,15 Aug Night BAL GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Heat 450 (Vic Bred Only) 450 1405 GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 520 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) 520 3050 Night CRN Restricted Win Heat 311 (1 - 4 Wins) 311 1405 Day WGL Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) GRV VIC BRED Series - S/E Heat 595 (Less Than $25000)(Vic Bred Only) 595 1900 Twilight TRA Thu, 16 Aug Maiden Final 315 (VICGREYS) 315 1405 SAN Mixed 6/7 Final 515 515 6260 Night 27 WBL Norfolk Butchers Dual Distance - S/E Heat 450 (Must Be Grade 5 Over Both Distances) 450 1650 RACING CALENDAR

DATE TIME SLOT TRACK TITLE OF EVENT DISTANCE WINNER

Day HVL Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(275+ Ranking) GRV VIC BRED Series - Restricted Win Final 660 (0 - 6 Wins)(No City Wins)(Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) 660 5000 Twilight BEN Bendigo To The Meadows - Restricted Win Heat 500 (1 - 4 Wins)(No City Wins) 500 1405

RACING CALENDAR RACING Fri, 17 Aug Maiden Heat 425 425 1325 AUGUST Cranbourne Sprint - S/E Heat 311 (Whelped on/after 1 Mar 2016)(Maidens Ineligible) 311 1650 CRN Night Cranbourne Classic - S/E Heat 520 (Whelped on/after 1 Mar 2016)(Maidens Ineligible) 520 1650 GEL GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Semi Final 400 (Vic Bred Only) 400 1405 Ron Nestor Memorial - Special Event 450 (VICGREYS) 450 6260 GDR Cup Night Stayers - Special Event 650 650 6260 Twilight SHP Shepparton Cup - S/E Group 2 450 (Maidens Ineligible)(Random/Guarded Selection Method) 450 47000 Sat, 18 Aug S/E Veteran 450 (250+ Ranking) 450 1405 Maiden Final 450 (VICGREYS) 450 1405 Grade 5 Final 600 600 7200 Night MEA Snow Queen - Grade 5 Final 525 (Bitches Only)(VICGREYS)(Female Handlers Only) 525 12000 S/E Veteran 350 (VICGREYS) 350 825 HVL Straight Track Championship - S/E Final 350 (VICGREYS)(Maidens Ineligible)(Automatic Entry into Cup Heats for 350 7000 Day Final Winner) Restricted Win Heat 595 (1 - 4 Wins) 595 1620 Sun, 19 Aug SAP Grade 5 No Penalty 515 (250+ Ranking) 515 1405 GDR Restricted Win 650 (0 - 4 Wins) 650 3020 Twilight SLE Restricted Win Final 520 (1 - 4 Wins)(VICGREYS) 520 1650 Day BAL Aged Prize Money Meeting ($1,500 Limit)(Half Stakes) Mon, 20 Aug Twilight TRA Provincial Half Stakes (Preference Given To Maidens) Night SHP Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking) GEL Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 485 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) 485 3050 Twilight Tue, 21 Aug HOR Maiden Heat 410 410 1325 S/E Veteran 485 485 1405 Night WGL Maiden Final 400 (VICGREYS) 400 1405 GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Semi Final 525 (Vic Bred Only) 525 5000 Day MEP Mixed 6/7 Heat 525 525 1405 Grade 5 No Penalty 440 (250+ Ranking) 440 1405 Wed, 22Aug Twilight SLE Restricted Win 440 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) 440 1405 BAL GRV VIC BRED Series - Mixed 6/7 Final 450 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) 450 4000 Night BEN Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Day WGL Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(275+ Ranking) Twilight SHP Mixed 6/7 Heat 390 390 1405 GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Final 400 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) 400 7500 GDR Restricted Win 596 (0 - 4 Wins)(VICGREYS) 596 3020 Thu, 23 Aug GEL Winter Cup - S/E Heat 520 520 1650 Night S/E Veteran 400 400 1405 Norfolk Butchers Dual Distance - S/E Semi Final 390 (Must Be Grade 5 Over Both Distances) 390 1650 WBL Restricted Win Heat 450 (1 - 4 Wins) 450 1405 Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(250+ Ranking) Day HVL S/E Veteran 350 (250+ Ranking) 350 825 Maiden Final 425 (VICGREYS) 425 1405 Twilight BEN Grade 5 425 (Bitches Only)(VICGREYS)(2 Races) 425 1405 Fri, 24 Aug National Sprint Championship - S/E Group 1 515 (State Based Qualification) 515 75000 SAN National Distance Championship - S/E Group 1 715 (State Based Qualification) 715 75000 Night Restricted Win Final 515 (1 - 4 Wins) 515 6260 GRV VIC BRED Series - S/E Final 595 (Less Than $25000)(Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) 595 5000 TRA Mixed 6/7 Heat 525 525 1405 Grade 5 699 (VICGREYS) 699 5000 Cranbourne Sprint - S/E Final 311 (Whelped on/after 1 Mar 2016)(Maidens Ineligible)(VICGREYS) 311 5000 Twilight CRN Cranbourne Classic - S/E Group 3 520 (Whelped on/after 1 Mar 2016)(Maidens Ineligible) 520 25000 Sat, 25 Aug Restricted Win Final 311 (1 - 4 Wins)(VICGREYS) 311 1650 Bendigo To The Meadows - Restricted Win Final 525 (1 - 4 Wins)(No City Wins) 525 6260 Night MEA Grade 5 Heat 600 600 5750 Super VICGREYS Series - Restricted Win Heat 300 (1 - 4 Wins)(Vic Bred Only) 300 825 HVL Grade 5 350 (Bitches Only) 350 825 Day GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 515 (Vic Bred Only) 515 1405 Sun, 26 Aug SAP Restricted Win 515 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) 515 1405 Grade 5 440 (Bitches Only)(VICGREYS)(2 Races) 440 1405 Twilight SLE Maiden Heat 440 440 1325 Day BAL Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Mon, 27Aug Twilight TRA Provincial Non-Penalty - Tier 3 (Half Stakes) Night SHP Provincial Half Stakes (Preference Given To Maidens) 28 RACING CALENDAR RACING CALENDAR AUGUST

DATE TIME SLOT TRACK TITLE OF EVENT DISTANCE WINNER

GEL Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(300+ Ranking) Maiden Final 410 (VICGREYS) 410 1405 Twilight Tue, 28 Aug HOR Restricted Win 485 (Bitches Only)(1 - 4 Wins)(VICGREYS)(2 Races) 485 1405 Special Event 485 485 1650 Night WGL Mixed 6/7 Heat 460 460 1405 Restricted Win Heat 525 (1 - 4 Wins) 525 1405 Day MEP Grade 5 525 (Bitches Only) 525 1405 Twilight BEN Rank Limit (Half Stakes)(275+ Ranking) Wed, 29 Aug BAL Restricted Win Heat 390 (3 - 6 Wins) 390 1405 570+ Night S/E Veteran 311 311 1405 DISTANCE CRN Maiden Heat 311 311 1325 Day WGL Aged Prize Money Meeting ($2,000 Limit)(Half Stakes) GRV VICBRED SERIES GDR Restricted Win 650 (0 - 4 Wins) 650 3020 Twilight SHP Mixed 6/7 Final 390 (VICGREYS) 390 1650 S/E Veteran 390 (250+ Ranking) 390 1405 RANK LIMIT MEETING Thu, 30 Aug SAN GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Final 515 (Vic Bred Only)(VICGREYS) 515 9060 Norfolk Butchers Dual Distance - S/E Final 450 (VICGREYS)(Must Be Grade 5 Over Both Distances) 450 4000 VETERAN RACE Night GDR Special Event 650 (VICGREYS) 650 3300 WBL Restricted Win Final 450 (1 - 4 Wins)(VICGREYS) 450 1650 GRV VIC BRED Series - Maiden Heat 450 (Vic Bred Only) 450 1325 FEMALE RACE Day HVL Provincial Half Stakes (Preference Given To Maidens) Restricted Win 410 (1 - 3 Wins)(250+ Ranking) 410 1405 Twilight HOR CLUBS Grade 5 No Penalty 485 (250+ Ranking) 485 1405 Fri, 31 Aug BEN GRV VIC BRED Series - Grade 5 Heat 425 (Vic Bred Only) 425 1405 Night Restricted Win Heat 520 (1 - 4 Wins) 520 1405 GEL Winter Cup - S/E Final 520 (VICGREYS) 520 10000 QUIZ ANSWERS 1 Point - 1 Point - Q1) B. 2 (Rippin’ Sam and Tornado Tears) 2 Points - Q2) Hasten Slowly 0 - 4 Still a maiden Country class 2 Points - Q4) D. Fanta Bale 5 - 8 SCORE 9 - 11 City standard Q5) My Redeemer and Cosmic Empire 12 Group 1 performer 3 Points - Q6) Landmark 3 Points - Q7) Barry Smith (Mepunga Hayley and Mepunga Blazer)

REGULAR WEEKLY SCHEDULE

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

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CLUB Ballarat Meadows (MEP) Warragul Healesville Healesville

STAKES Level 3 Level 2 Level 3 Level 3 Level 3

SKY SKY 1 SKY 1 SKY 1 SKY 1 SKY 1 & 2

CLUB Sandown (SAP)

STAKES Level 2

SKY SKY 2

TIMESLOT TWILIGHT

CLUB Traralgon Horsham Bendigo Shepparton Bendigo Rotate Sale

STAKES Level 3 Level 2 Level 3 Level 2 Level 2 Level 2 Level 2

SKY SKY 1 SKY 1 SKY 1 & 2 SKY 1 SKY 1 SKY 2 SKY 1

CLUB Geelong

STAKES Level 3

SKY SKY 1 & 2

TIMESLOT NIGHT

CLUB Shepparton Warragul Ballarat Sandown Geelong The Meadows

STAKES Level 3 Level 2 Level 2 Level 1 Level 2 Level 1

SKY SKY 1 SKY 1 SKY 1 SKY 1 SKY 1 SKY 1

CLUB Cranbourne Warrnambool Traralgon

STAKES Level 2 Level 2 Level 2

SKY SKY 1 SKY 1 & 2 SKY 2

DAILY 3 3 4 4 4 2 3

LEVEL 1 Metro 2 SKY 1 16

LEVEL 2 Provincial 12 SKY 2 3

LEVEL 3 Tier 3, Ranking Meetings, Maidens 9 SKY 1 & 2 4 Pref & HVL Half Stakes

TOTAL 23 TOTAL 23 29 30 GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA Please visit grv.org.au for all the latest GRV news Racing AppealsandDisciplinaryBoard(RADB) disqualified fromrace 5atTheMeadowson18October, 2017. no furtherbreachof GAR 83inthenext12months. Inaddition,MainOnewas imposes aperiodof suspensionofthreemonthswhollysuspended pending event atTheMeadows meetingheldon18October, 2017. TheRADBthe Board present thegreyhound‘MainOne’ free ofanyprohibitedsubstanceforan Jeff Galea-RADBHearing8May2018,GAR 83(2)(3)Mr. JeffGaleafailedto months suspendedanda$1,750 fine. welfare ofthegreyhounds.TheRADB imposed a18monthsuspensionwithsix were kept inconditionswhichweredangerous ordetrimentaltothehealthand Inspectors conductedfour(4)Kennel Inspectionsandfoundthatgreyhounds (p), GAR 106(1)(a),GAR 106(1)(c), GAR106(1)(d) andGAR 106(2),AnimalWelfare John Lindrea–RADBHearing7May2018LRR42.1, GAR 84A(4)(b),GAR 86 on 16November2017. immediately. Inaddition,EarlySpringwasdisqualified fromrace10at Traralgon will applytothepresentationcharge. Theperiodofsuspensionshallcommence months. Thesuspensionwillapplytotheadministrationcharge. Noextrapenalty 10 monthsofthatperiodpendingnofurtherbreachGAR 83inthenext12 November 2017. TheRADBimposedasuspensionof12months butsuspend of anyprohibitedsubstanceforaneventattheTraralgon meetingheldon16 2017. Ms.Leonie Daltonfailedtopresentthegreyhound‘EarlySpring’free greyhound ‘EarlySpring’priortotheTraralgon meetingheldon16November, Dalton administeredorcausedtobeaprohibitedsubstance the Leonie Dalton-RADBHearing4May2018,GAR83 (1A)and83(2),Ms.Leonie years shallcommenceimmediately. concurrently withthepenaltyincharge1.Thecombineddisqualificationoftwo is sixmonthsdisqualificationoneachcharge, thesepenaltiesaretobeserved Board oncharge1istwoyearsdisqualification.Thepenaltycharges2and3 prevented thecarryingoutofakennel inspection.TheRADBimposedbythe (Investigative Steward atGRV) toenterhisregisteredpremisesandhetherefore Dr. BrianWilliams(AnimalWelfare inspector atGRV) orMs.DebbieParker Dawson didnotpermitMr. Trevor Joyce(AnimalWelfare inspectoratGRV), David Dawson-RADBHearing3May2018,GAR86 (e)and86(h),Mr. David 13 November, 2017. Ontherecordkeeping charge. Ms.Randall isfined$750. immediately. Inaddition,Vindicationwasdisqualifiedfromrace11at Traralgon on of thepresentationcharge. Theperiodofdisqualificationwillcommence will applytotheadministrationcharge. Noextrapenaltyisimposedinrespect 2017. TheRADB imposedadisqualificationof12months.The greyhound ‘Vindication’ priortotheTraralgon meetingheldon13November (1) administeredorcausedtobeaprohibitedsubstancethe Lynette Randal -RADBHearing1May2018–GAR 83(1A),(2)and84A 1000 12 14 60 80 00 00 0 0 SW Integrity report Integrity & Standards Professional ABS TA KE N 2017 2018 disqualified fromrace 3at Warrnambool on2 January, 2018. a suspensionofthree monthsandafineof$750. In addition, Eminencewas event attheWarrnambool meeting held on2January, 2018.TheRADB imposed to presentthegreyhound ‘Eminence’ freeofanyprohibited substanceforan Greg Turnbull –RADBHearing31May2018,GAR 83 (2)Mr. GregTurnbull failed disqualified fromrace6atCranbourne on3January, 2018. further breachofGAR 83inthenext12months.Inaddition,“Wild Hunny”was a suspensionofsixmonthsbutthatperiod iswhollysuspendedpendingno event attheCranbournemeetingheld on3January, 2018.TheRADBimposed to presentthegreyhound‘WildHunny’ freeofanyprohibitedsubstanceforan Clint Leviston –RADBHearing25May2018,GAR 83(2)Mr. ClintLeviston failed Shepparton on4December, 2017. next 12months.Inaddition,“She’s AWinlock”wasdisqualifiedfromrace12at sentence ontheconditionthathenotbreachanyprovisionofGAR 83inthe The RADBimposedasuspensionfortwomonthsbuttowhollysuspendthat substance foraneventattheSheppartonmeetingheldon4December, 2017. failed topresentthegreyhound‘She’s AWinlock’freeofanyprohibited Peter Stefanos –RADBHearing25May2018,GAR 83(2)Mr. Peter Stefanos December, 2017. addition, “KissMeBoss” wasdisqualifiedfromrace3at Warrnambool on7 suspended pendingnofurtherbreachofGAR 83inthenext12months.In imposed asuspensionoffourmonthswithtwothatperiodbeing an eventattheWarrnambool meetingheldon7December, 2017. TheRADB to presentthegreyhound‘KissMeBoss’ freeofanyprohibitedsubstancefor Warren Alley–RADBHearing23May2018,GAR 83(2)Mr. Warren Alleyfailed disqualified fromrace6at Warragul on7December, 2017. a fineof$600onthepresentationcharge. Inaddition,“SpringAce” was pending nofurtherbreachofGAR 83inthenext12months.We alsoimpose 2017. TheRADB imposedasuspensionofthreemonthsbutwhollysuspended prohibited substanceforaneventattheWarragul meetingheldon7December, December, 2017andfailedtopresentthegreyhound‘SpringAce’ freeofany the greyhound‘SpringAce’ foraneventattheWarragul meetingheldon7 Howell administeredorcausedtobeaprohibitedsubstance Geoffrey Howell–RADBHearing21May2018,83(1A)and83(2)Mr. Geoffrey disqualified fromrace12atSheppartonon4November, 2017. further breachesofGAR 83inthenext12months.Inaddition,OurboyFabwas imposed asuspensionofthreemonthsbutfullysuspendthatperiodpendingno for aneventattheSheppartonmeetingheldon4November, 2017. TheRADB failed topresentthegreyhound‘Ourboy Fab’ freeofanyprohibitedsubstance Leslie Slattery–RADBHearing17May2018,GAR 83(2)Mr. Leslie Slattery “Cinnamon Cindy”wasdisqualifiedfromrace9atGeelongon24October, 2017. breach ofGAR 83thenext12months.We alsoimposeafineof$500. Inaddition, suspension ofsixmonthsbutthatperiodiswhollysuspendedpendingnofurther event attheGeelongmeetingheldon24October, 2017. TheRADBimposeda present thegreyhound‘Cinnamon Cindy’freeofanyprohibitedsubstanceforan Gerard Rigg–RADBHearing16May2018,GAR 83(2)Mr. GerardRiggfailedto Parade wasdisqualifiedfromrace5atTheMeadowson25November2017. a penaltyof2monthssuspensioncommencingimmediately. Inaddition,Noosa event atTheMeadowsmeetingheldon25November, 2017. TheRADBimposed present thegreyhound‘NoosaParade’ freeofanyprohibitedsubstanceforan Peter Fulton–RADBHearing9May2018,GAR 83(2)Mr. Peter Fultonfailedto Love’ waschargedwithmarring.TheRADBdismissedtheappeal. Aaron Farley–RADBHearing8May2018,GAR 69(1)Thegreyhound‘FallingIn Swabs Taken: Satisfactory Trials NotCleared: Cleared: Trials Satisfactory Fail ToChase: Marring: RACING STATISTICS -MAY 2018 1120 17 18 55 31 Please visit gap.grv.org.au for all the latest GAP news JULY 2018 GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA 31

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Testing dates and times are subject to change. dates and may change prior to publication. Testing Testing Dates Testing Shepparton Shepparton Cranbourne Cranbourne Cranbourne Warrnambool Warrnambool The Meadows The Meadows The Meadows The Meadows The Meadows The Meadows GAP/Seymour GAP/Seymour GAP/Seymour GAP/Seymour GAP/Seymour GAP/Seymour GAP/Seymour LOCATION Status of sessions marked as FULL are as at the time of final proofing and of sessions marked Please Note: Status intra-nasal Kennel Cough vaccine. intra-nasal Kennel If you or your veterinarian have any questions on these requirements please contact GRV. *NEW GAP VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS VACCINATION *NEW GAP From 1 March 2018, your greyhound must have had the following vaccinations: 1 the last Distemper and Hepatitis (C3) within the last 2½ years (or within • Parvovirus, year if the last C3 was given earlier than 12 months of age); and within the last 6 months where the Cough (both Bordetella and Parainfluenza) • Kennel Bordetella component is given as an intra-nasal or oral vaccine. The simplest method to achieve this is an injectable C3 vaccine plus the standard Number: [email protected] 03 8329 1100 per day! Pre-entry Assessment email: Assessment Pre-entry Pre-entry Assessment Booking Assessment Pre-entry not have been trained, trialled or raced for not have been trained, trialled or raced at least one month (preferably two months) - prior to the testing day (“wind-down peri od”). This will your greyhound of increase the likelihood passing the temperament test. The ‘Racing information booklet is avail- to Retirement’ able through Member Services or at: have a current C5 vaccination AS PER THE AS have a current C5 vaccination described below NEW REQUIREMENTS* days before the and given at least 10 and pre-entry assessment; more than three than three more [email protected] into the homes of the homes of into Did you know know Did you That’s an average of of an average That’s 2017 financial year? 2017 financial greyhoundcare.grv.org.au/retirement-from-racing. can be Only three greyhounds per connection assessment session. in each pre-entry booked well must provide a good quality, Participants fitted wire muzzle when entering a greyhound into GAP. into the The entry fee for greyhounds NOTE: permanently. has been waived GAP • • All sessions for the next 3 months are listed on All sessions for the next with later dates released each month. this page, a pre-entry assessment your be eligible for To greyhound must: Re-homing of all greyhounds is a key goal for is a key of all greyhounds Re-homing their owners with re-homing assist To GRV. assessment spaces in the pre-entry greyhounds, through Member now booked sessions are on 03 83291100 office hours Services during or by emailing that GAP adopted more more GAP adopted that than 1,300 greyhounds than 1,300 greyhounds Victorian families in the families Victorian 32 GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA Please visit grv.org.au for all the latest GRV news All greyhoundeuthanasiasregardlessofthecircumstances • • forms whichhavebeencompletedbytheirveterinarian: submit (orgettheirveterinariantosubmit)thecorrectGRV from there-homingrequirementsofLocal Rule42.6must owners seekingtorelyonamedicalorbehaviouralexemption Monthly Victoria,GRV hasdeterminedthatfrom1July2018, Further toanarticleinthepreviouseditionofGreyhound July 2018 Local rule42.6: Newcertificatetemplatesmandatoryfrom1 greyhound intoGAP. weeks toinformtheindustryofreducedwaittimeentera GRV willbeworkingonacommunicationsplanoverthecoming administered. has beencompletedandtherequiredvaccinationshave greyhound assessed,providingthe28-daywind-downperiod Currently, thewaittimeislessthan fourweeks tohavea available. three timesperweekacrossthestateandspacesarereadily GAP iscurrentlyholdingpre-entryassessmentsessions retired forsometime, tobeassessedfortheGAP program. home thathaveneverraced,justbeenretired,or This hascreatedanopportunityforanyonewithgreyhoundsat assessments. greyhounds beingbooked intoandattendingGAP pre-entry Over recentmonthstherehasbeenadeclineinthenumberof GAP hasspaceintheirkennels medical exemption. only formthatwillbeacceptedbyGRV insupportofa from aveterinariantocomplywithLR42.6(e)andisthe requirements. Thisformcontainsthecertificationrequired you areseekinganexemption fromNoIand re-homing your greyhoundiseuthanasedonmedicalgroundsand GRV Euthanasia Certificate-mustbesubmittedif a behaviouralexemption. is theonlyformthatwillbeacceptedbyGRV insupportof from aveterinarianrequiredtocomplywithLR42.6(g)and behavioural grounds.Thisformcontainsthecertification if seekinganexemption fromre-homingeffortson submitted withaNoticeofIntentiontoEuthanase(NoI) GRV Re-homing UnsuitabilityCertificate-mustbe Welfare Report General ManagerAnimalWelfare By GavinGoble how thepre-entryassessment sessionswork. sessions. Gotogreyhoundcare.grv.org.au/video todiscover Space isavailable at manyofGAP’s pre-entryassessment discussed above willbemandatoryunderthe Code. In otherwords, GRV’s vaccinationrecommendation and thisincludes anannualKennel Coughvaccination. mandatory tokeep yourgreyhounds’ vaccinations‘current’, Greyhounds, commencingon 1 January2020, will make it The newCodeofPracticeforthe Keeping ofRacing information. or contactGRV oryourveterinarianifwouldlike more Please seethenotesonGAP pageinthisedition vaccination requirements(introducedon1March2018). However, rememberthatGAP hasslightlydifferent • • addition to themandatorypuppy and naming vaccinations): GRV thereforerecommendsforracinggreyhounds(in adult dogs(i.e. afterthenamingvaccination). C3 vaccinationscanbeboostedjustevery1-3yearsin months forlifetoensureongoingimmunity. Incomparison, is advisabletogiveKennel Coughboostersevery6-12 2nd puppyvaccinationandthenamingvaccination,it While Kennel Coughvaccinationismandatoryforthe and throat. areas ofthebodywhereKennel Coughenters;thenose These vaccinationsactasafirstlineofdefenceatthe greyhounds withtheintra-nasalororalvaccination. time ofyear, GRV recommends thatyouvaccinateyour given byintra-nasal,oralorinjectableroutes.Giventhe same timeasaC3orseparatevaccine, andcanbe Vaccination againstKennel Coughcanbegivenatthe (termed aC3)areParvovirus, DistemperandHepatitis. termed the“C5 vaccination”. Theotherthreecomponents The Kennel Coughvaccinemakes uptwopartsofwhatis are contagious. symptoms ofaffectedgreyhoundsandthetimethatthey disease inmostcases,oratleastreducingtheseverityof reduces thespreadofdiseasebypreventing outbreak withinyourkennels. Vaccination significantly Vaccination isyourbestprotectionagainstasignificant end ofAugust -thecoldestmonthsofyearinVictoria. The 2017outbreakstartedinJulyandcontinuedtothe important togetitdownnow. greyhounds arenotvaccinatedagainstKennel Cough,itis The colderwintermonthsarenowhere, soifyour do itnow Kennel Coughprevention–ifyouhaven’t vaccinated, please contactGRV on0383291100. rule-42-6/. Ifyouoryourveterinarianhasanyquestions, be foundathttps://greyhoundcare.grv.org.au/new-local- Copies ofthecertificatesandfurtherinformationcan from 1July2018. has determinedthatthesecertificateswillbemandatory were emailedtoallveterinariansonGRV’s mailinglist.GRV These formsweremadeavailableforuseinApril2018and Euthanasia Certificate. must bereportedtoGRV within2daysusingtheGRV the year. oral) every6-12months,preferablyatthistimeof Kennel Coughvaccination(ideallyintra-nasal or C3 vaccinationevery1-3years;and JULY 2018 GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA 33 Within 10 working days Within 10 working days Within two working days Within two working days NOTIFICATION PERIOD NOTIFICATION

RULE LR 42.3 LR 42.3 LR 42.3 GAR 117 GAR LR 42.9 (a) LR 42.9 (a) GAR 106 (3a) 106 GAR GAR 106 (3b) GAR 106 (3b) GAR GRV or is unsure of the whereabouts of the greyhound. the greyhound. of of the whereabouts is unsure or GRV of their to remind participants is taking this opportunity GRV activity relating to their to report relevant responsibilities or (re-homed, euthanased including retirement greyhounds Failure to another participant. or transfer of ownership deceased) constitute a requirements may appropriate reporting to complete Serious Offence. a quick guide for participants to The following table provides will provide reporting obligations. GRV understand these important package to support this message in July. Clubs with an education CATEGORY GRV has set up a Racing Injury Working Party (RIWP) to review all review (RIWP) to Party up a Racing Injury Working has set GRV SERIOUSLY INJURED SERIOUSLY

Notification of retirement Notification of retirement if that greyhound of a greyhound must notify GRV The last registered owner an adoption or a breeding greyhound, been retired to has been retired as a pet the activity to another agency within 10 working days of program or surrendered occurring. Notification of euthanasia of the euthanasia of notify GRV The last registered owner of a greyhound must euthanasia. that greyhound within two working days of the and be signed Euthanasia Certificate Euthanasia must be reported on the GRV by a veterinarian. Notification of death of the euthanasia of notify GRV The last registered owner of a greyhound must death. that greyhound within two working days of the of ownership Transfer if that greyhound has notify GRV The last registered owner of a greyhound must of the activity occurring. transferred ownership within 10 working days

GRV has recently reviewed FastTrack to identify Unnamed and Unnamed to identify FastTrack reviewed recently has GRV of age that 30 months over greyhounds owned Victorian Racing six months for at least any activity on FastTrack have not shown could be and therefore greyhounds), ‘inactive’ (what we called retired. greyhounds, and 1,500 ‘inactive’ came back with nearly The report these greyhounds contact the owners of has attempted to GRV a similar project status. This follows to ascertain the greyhounds’ list, the 1,500 greyhounds in this year’s Of in May-June last year. has not been notified as a pet but GRV many have been retired are still this stage nearly 600 greyhounds of the retirement. At their owner has not been in contact with unaccounted for because Mandatory greyhound retirement reporting retirement greyhound Mandatory

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DID YOU KNOW? YOU DID about GRV funding* for a full injury assessment off-track a full injury assessment funding* for about GRV

*GRV’s new Greyhound Recovery Initiative (GRI) program Initiative Recovery Greyhound new *GRV’s Make an informed decision about the future of your greyhound your of decision about the future an informed Make covery Initiative cases, including take-ups and denials, are reviewed by the RIWP. by reviewed and denials, are cases, including take-ups Initiative covery - Re All Greyhound facilities. Clubs and private GRV at improvements safety and providing trends catastrophic and major injuries on greyhound tracks in Victoria, with the purpose of observing with the purpose of in Victoria, tracks and major injuries on greyhound catastrophic Further funding* may be available for treatment of eligible injuries. of treatment for be available may funding* Further 34 GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA Please visit grv.org.au for all the latest GRV news Postal: Address: Website: healesville.grv.org.au Email: Tel: Manager: CynthiaO’Brien Administrator: AnthonyMitchell Healesville GreyhoundAssociationInc. HEALESVILLE Postal: Park, Beckley Address: Website: Email: Fax: Tel: Manager: DavidHoey Chairman: MarkPearson Geelong GreyhoundRacing Club GEELONG Postal: Address: Website: cranbourne.grv.org.au Email: Fax: Tel: Manager: AmandaCameron President: GregCarter Cranbourne GreyhoundRacing Club CRANBOURNE Postal: Highway, Junortoun,3551 Address: Website: bendigo.grv.org.au Email: Fax: Tel: Manager: Troy Harley President: Robert Douglas Bendigo GreyhoundRacing Association BENDIGO Postal: Address: Website: ballarat.grv.org.au Email: Fax: Tel: Manager: DanVeberne President: AlfKing Ballarat GreyhoundRacing Club BALLARAT PO Box 1170, Healesville, 3777 Healesville, 3777 Cnr Don&Donald Roads, Healesville SportsComplex, [email protected] (03) 59622420 PO Box 125,Corio, 3214 Broderick Road, Corio, 3214 geelong.grv.org.au [email protected] (03) 52755211 (03) 52752298 PO Box 55Cranbourne, 3977 Cranbourne ,VIC,3977 Grant Street, [email protected] (03) 59963493 (03) 59962393 PO Box 7, Junortoun,3551 Lords Raceway, McIvor [email protected] (03) 54493348 (03) 54493322 PO Box 175R,Reden, 3350 Sutton Streets, Ballarat Corner ofRubicon& [email protected] (03) 53357104 (03) 53357201

CLUB DIRECTORY Postal: Address: Website: shepparton.grv.org.au Email: Fax: Tel: Manager: CarlMcGrath President: Tracey Fothergill Shepparton GreyhoundRacing Club SHEPPARTON Postal: Address: Website: sandowngreyhounds.com.au Email: Fax: Tel: Manager: GregMiller Chairman: NeilBrown Sandown GreyhoundRacing Club SANDOWN Postal: Address: Website: sale.grv.org.au Email: Fax: Tel: Manager: DesDooley President: JohnWaugh Sale GreyhoundRacing Club SALE Postal: Address: Website: themeadows.org.au Email: Fax: Tel: Manager: MargLong Chairman: EddieCaruana Melbourne GreyhoundRacing Association MEADOWS THE Postal: Address: Website: horsham.grv.org.au Email: Fax: Tel: Manager: JustinBrilliant President: IanBibby Horsham GreyhoundRacing Club HORSHAM PO Box 7528,Shepparton3632 Highway, Kialla 3631 7580 GoulburnValley [email protected] (03) 58235522 (03) 58235577 PO Box 13,Springvale3171 Springvale, VIC3171 Lightwood Road, [email protected] (03) 95584453 (03) 95469511 PO Box 44,Sale3850 Sale Maffra Road Sale Showgrounds, [email protected] (03) 51441910 (03) 51442148 Campbellfield, 3061 PO Box 103, Broadmeadows VIC,3047 80 NorthcorpBoulevard [email protected] (03) 93555255 (03) 93555222 PO Box 458,Horsham,3400 Horsham, 3400 Horsham Showgrounds, [email protected] (03) 53821949 (03) 53824329 3665 Address: Mobile: Tel: President: GaryRobinson Club Coursing Longwood LONGWOOD Address: Mobile: Clay John President: Lang Lang Coursing Club LANG LANG Address: Mobile: President: AndrewScott Benalla Plumpton Coursing Club BENALLA COURSING CLUB DIRECTORY Postal: Address: Website: warrnambool.grv.org.au Email: Fax: Tel: Manager: CraigMonigatti Administrator: Robert Lane Warrnambool GreyhoundRacing Club WARRNAMBOOL Postal: Address: Website: warragul.grv.org.au Email: Fax: Tel: Manager: AdrianScott President: BobIredale Warragul GreyhoundRacing Club WARRAGUL Postal: Address: Website: traralgon.grv.org.au Email: Fax: Tel: Manager: Steven Clarke President: DonHaley Traralgon GreyhoundRacing Club TRARALGON Down Street, Longwood, VIC Longwood SportsComplex, 0439 981270 (03) 57981407 Lang Lang, VIC3984 McDonalds Track, 0419 559738 VIC 3672 Midland Highway, Benalla, Benalla Racecourse, 0400 077617 Warrnambool 3280 PO Box 115, Koroit Street, Warrnambool Warrnambool Showgrounds, [email protected] (03) 55612768 (03) 55612766 PO Box 313,Warragul 3820 Logan Park, Warragul VIC3820 [email protected] (03) 56234252 (03) 56231867 PO Box 329, Traralgon 3844 McNairn Road, Traralgon Glenview Park, [email protected] (03) 51746877 (03) 51742135

Bookings are essential for all trial sessions conducted at greyhound tracks in Victoria, except Longwood. Bookings can be made in person, by phone or via FastTrack (except Benalla, Cranbourne, Horsham, Lang Lang, Longwood and Warrnambool). JULY 2018 GREYHOUND MONTHLY VICTORIA

Pen trials conducted after race meetings are required to be booked on the day by no later than race 8 via phone. 35 Satisfactory Trials are conducted following TAB race meetings. wTrial sessions are subject to late change and weather conditions. race club directly race club contact the relevant the relevant contact For more information please information For more

350m approx. Grass surface

- (Arm): – (Arm): - (Pen): – (Arm): - (Pen): COURSING TRIAL INFO - (Arm): – (Pen): - (Arm): – (Pen): - (Pen): – (Pen): – (Arm): SHEPPARTON Monday meeting Following race the Wednesday 9:00am – 3:00pm Thursday meeting Following race the Saturday 9:00am – 3:00pm TRARALGON Monday meeting Following race the Tuesday 8:00am – Until completion Thursday 8:00am – Until completion Saturday meeting Following race the WARRAGUL Tuesday Following the race meeting Wednesday 12:00pm to 5:00pm Thursday Following the race meeting Friday 8:00am to 1:00pm WARRNAMBOOL toTrials return from late July on Saturdays only) (Arm Tuesdays and BENALLA 340m approx. Grass surface (Drag) appointmentBookings by LANG LANG 320m approx. Grass surface (Drag) Sunday - 9.30 am until completion, permittingweather Bookings via phone on Thursdays 10.00am till 4pm LONGWOOD (Trolley) Sunday - 8.30am – 10am (by order of arrival) - Booked Trials onlyTuesday

- (Arm): - (Arm): - (Pen): Half field trials only- no solo solo trials. only- no field Half trials - (Arm): - (Pen, Field, Arm): - (Arm): - (Pen) - (Arm/Pen): - – (Pen): - (Satisfactory and Field): - (Arm) - 8:00am – Until completion Saturday completion Until – 7:30am Sunday Following the race meetings The new training bullring is operational with sessions on Mondays and Thursdays at 8am. Bookings with the Club only. SANDOWN Wednesday Completion Until 1:00pm – Saturday 7:00am – Until completion Sunday meeting Following race the 8:00am – Until completion. Pen trials between 9:00am – 9:30am. Wednesday SALE Tuesday Following the race meeting Following race the Saturday - (Arm Only) 9:00am - Until completion club. the phoning Bookings essential by THE MEADOWS Monday Trials start at 1pm. Bookings from 1pm on Saturday & close at 11am sharp on Monday. - (Pen)Wednesday Trials start after the last race. Wednesday. 8:30am Bookings from Friday Trials start at 8:30am Bookings close at 4:00pm sharp on Thursday. holidays public trials No HEALESVILLE Times Trial Winter Wednesday (300m) 10:00am From From 12:00pm (350m) Bookings open Monday at 10:00amand be Cancellations to 4:00pm Tuesday. at close phoned to office2420 on and 5962 leave a message. Race days: Satisfactory trials by arrangement – must be booked with the club by calling the office on Trainers5962 2420. will need to provide 4 cleared Dogs required. where greyhounds at Healesville will only be cleared to race at Healesville. Please Note: Greyhound welfare is the full responsibility of the owner/trainer/attendant at all times on the grounds of the Healesville Greyhound Association. HORSHAM Tuesday TRIAL INFORMATION TRIAL

(Hoop)

- (Pen): - (Pen): - (Arm): - (Break In/Education): (Break - - (Arm): (Hoop) - (Arm): - (Arm): - (Pen): - (Break In/Education): (Break - - (Pen): Wednesday & Saturday & Wednesday After the race meetingAfter race the Thursday GEELONG 8:30am – 3:00pm Inside track (520m BTB, 596m) 8:30 am – am 10:00 Outside track (400m, 460m, 680m) 10:15am – 3:00pm Trials Saturday and Wednesday Bookings for sessions will now be open online or via office, one week prior to a trial session. Tuesday races after the Hoop trials are run on Tuesday online. be booked Hoop trials CANNOT by Phone or office. They must be booked from are Booking opening times for Tuesday 12.00 pm on the same day as trial session. Any queries can be made by contacting the office or via email. 2:00pm to 5:00pm, and must be booked by phone before 2:00pm Monday 6pm until completion, and must be booked by phone before 6pm Wednesday 7:30am to 1:00pm, and must be booked by Wednesday. COB CRANBOURNE CRANBOURNE Monday 8:00am - Until completion 8:00am - Until completion Friday meeting Following race the Saturday 8:00am - Until completion Wednesday meeting Following race the Thursday 8:00am Tuesday BALLARAT - (Pen): Monday Afternoon Following the race meeting - (Arm): Tuesday 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. at 9.00am Bookings open Friday Night - (Pen): Wednesday Following the race meeting Thursday - (Arm): 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. at 9:00am Bookings open Monday Saturday – (Pen): 8:00am to 8:45am. (Arm): 8:45am to 12:30pm at 9:00am Bookings open Wednesday BENDIGO Monday NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN GROUP 1, 2018 MATURITY CLASSIC AT THE MEADOWS

Heats Saturday 14 July • 525m • Heat Winners $6,260 Semi Finals Saturday 21 July • 525m • Semi Final Winners $10,000 FINAL SATURDAY NIGHT 28 JULY • 525M • WINNER $100,000 2nd $28,500 3rd $14,250 For greyhounds whelped on or after 1 January 2016 (Maidens Ineligible) Nominations close with GRV on Tuesday 10 July at 9am

Also on the program: DESTINI FIREBALL STAYERS 725m • Heats 21 July ($7,200 to the Winner) • Final 28 July ($25,000 to the Winner) NOTE CHANGE TO WHELPING DATE(03) 9355 5222 • www.themeadows.org.au 80 Northcorp Boulevard, Broadmeadows VIC 3047

The following meeting have been re-scheduled: WARRNAMBOOL Thursday (Night) 5th July - Geelong GRC Saturday (Twilight) 7th July - Horsham GRC Thursday (Night) 12th July - Ballarat GRC TRACK CLOSURE Thursday (Night) 19th July - Geelong GRC Due to the kennel block refurbishment, judges tower construction, Thursday (Night) 26th July - Ballarat GRC pavilion upgrade and track works at the Warrnambool GRC from May to August 2018, Thursday (Night) 2nd August - Geelong GRC Thursday (Night) 9th August - Ballarat GRC

Please note all meetings at Geelong GRC will be conducted behind the Finish On Lure (FOL). The meetings held during July and August will have the meeting type defined closer to the date dependent on the greyhound population and nomination demand at the time.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS REGISTRATION RENEWALS ARE UPON US

Greyhound Racing Victoria reminds its participants of the upcoming registration renewal period.

A greyhound will not be eligible for nomination if its trainer or any of its GREYHOUND TRAINER owners are unregistered. In cases where a greyhound is owned by a Member 1 syndicate this applies to all syndicate members. Role: Public Trainer Expires: Please check your membership card or your FastTrack account for your registration expiry date. 30/06/2018 While GRV aims to process applications within four weeks from obtaining all necessary information, participants are encouraged to apply for re-registration at least 6 weeks prior to their registration Be Aware of the Expiry Date expiry date. Trainers are encouraged to contact their owners to ensure their The link to renew will be available 10 weeks registrations have been renewed. before your registration expiry date- simply log into your FastTrack account and click on your registration renewal task (a 10% discount Alternatively, you can call GRV’s Racing Services applies when completing online). Team for assistance on (03) 8329 1100 Or via email at [email protected]

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