GRV News
Gibbons’ Classic Floodfawn breakthrough
By Gerard Guthrie Daniel and Rebecca Gibbons broke their frustrating feature race curse in style at Traralgon on Friday night, training the quinella in the $15,750 Floodfawn Classic (500m). Even-money favourite McKeon Bale defeated kennelmate Gracie Bale in 27.99sec to ... Read More »
‘Cakewalk’ for Flying Pie?
By Peter Quilty Pakenham trainer Brad Sands is hoping Flying Pie can ‘uphold the Magpies name’ in the Mark Hughes Foundation The Prospector heats (425m) at Bendigo on Sunday. A staunch Collingwood supporter – hence Flying Pie’s moniker – Sands ... Read More »
GRV expresses heartfelt thanks to Minister for Racing
By Greyhound Racing Victoria Greyhound Racing Victoria Chair, Peita Duncan released the following statement acknowledging today’s announcement by the Minister for Racing, Martin Pakula: “On behalf of the Greyhound Racing Victoria Board and staff, our Clubs and thousands of participants, ... Read More »
Breeders reap the rewards in Pink Diamond
By Greyhound Racing Victoria GRV extends its congratulations to the breeders listed below, who shared in $109,810 in Breeders Bonuses during the recent GRV Vic Bred Pink Diamond series. Open exclusively to greyhounds bred in Victoria, the series boasted a ... Read More »
GRV Covid update: Entry into racetracks
By Greyhound Racing Victoria GRV has approved the removal of the restriction of entry into greyhound racing tracks based on mandatory vaccination status, effective 11.59pm on Friday 24 June, 2022. This decision falls into line with the latest Government advice ... Read More »
Rookie Pablo’s Meadows test
By Gerard Guthrie After celebrating the biggest win of his training career on Pink Diamond night, young Anakie trainer Jack Campbell is hopeful promising stayer Aston Pablo can continue his rise through the ranks in Premier Racing at The Meadows ... Read More »
Greyhound racing supporting the homeless
By Greyhound Racing Victoria by Andrew Holmes On June 23 GRV’s Acting CEO, Stuart Laing joined Brett Jones, CEO Greyhound Clubs Victoria and hundreds of other business and community leaders for the annual Vinnies CEO Sleepout. The cause raises vital ... Read More »
‘Great’ mate!
By Peter Quilty GRV’s Great 8 Series initiative has won many ‘friends’ in the industry. And among them is Balliang’s ‘Team Delbridge’. “It’s great, mate,” quipped Lisa Delbridge, who co-trains with husband Mark. “Seriously, it’s a fantastic concept… We happened ... Read More »
‘Bullet’ targets Floodfawn Classic
By Peter Quilty Yinnar South trainer Gary Joske says winning the female-only $15,750 Floodfawn Classic (500m) at Traralgon on Friday night “would mean a hell of a lot to me”. “I’m a born-and-bred Traralgon boy, and Floodfawn was an absolute ... Read More »
Untapped’s ‘Super’ Brisbane challenge
By Gerard Guthrie Still riding the high of Untapped‘s fairy tale Sandown Cup triumph, Dustin Drew is wary of NSW powerhouse Zipping Kansas in Thursday night’s four-greyhound Group 3 Super Stayers Invitational (710m) at Albion Park in Brisbane. Untapped and ... Read More »
