GRV News

GRV Chair statement on Board’s $5.3 million decision

August 27, 2021 Comments Off

By Greyhound Racing Victoria GRV’s Board today decided to approve a substantial $5.3 million increase in prize money for the current financial year. The decision will now go to participants for their views on the structure of the package. The ... Read More »

Thompson unleashes Healesville ‘Arrows’

Thompson unleashes Healesville ‘Arrows’
August 27, 2021 Comments Off

By Gerard Guthrie Jason Thompson is bullish about the prospects of reigning Healesville Cup champion Zambora Lou and comeback sprinter Mr. America in Sunday afternoon’s inaugural The Arrow (350m) match race series at Healevsille. Consisting of four two-sprinter match races, ... Read More »

Greenough maidens ‘Perfectly Poised’

Greenough maidens ‘Perfectly Poised’
August 27, 2021 Comments Off

By Gerard Guthrie Astute husband-and-wife training team Kel and Jacqui Greenough hold the key to Saturday afternoon’s lucrative Vic Bred Maiden final (525m) at The Meadows with promising young females Perfectly Poised and Slick Sister. Perfectly Poised, a litter sister ... Read More »

The Arrow – final field!

The Arrow – final field!
August 26, 2021 Comments Off

By Greyhound Racing Victoria Healesville’s inaugural Arrow Sweep Stakes series is an event made up of four head-to-head match races to be held this Sunday over 350m. With a $1,000 nomination fee, The Arrow is a classic case of connections ... Read More »

Crystal Opal’s ‘Enduro sparkle’

Crystal Opal’s ‘Enduro sparkle’
August 26, 2021 Comments Off

By Peter Quilty Little did Paul Radstock realise when he emigrated from the town of Llangollen – situated on the River Dee in Denbighshire, Wales – to Australia in 2005 that greyhound racing would become a passion. “My wife, Louise, ... Read More »

Joint Industry Release: GOTBA & GRV

August 26, 2021 Comments Off

By Greyhound Racing Victoria Following a meeting between Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) and the Greyhound Owners Trainers and Breeders Association of Victoria, Inc (GOTBA Vic) a substantial additional FY22 prize money increase will be considered at a dedicated GRV Board ... Read More »

Hellmuths ‘headline’ acts

Hellmuths ‘headline’ acts
August 26, 2021 Comments Off

By Peter Quilty Pearcedale husband-and-wife team Keith and Lisa Hellmuth have made several ‘headline’ cameos in the sport – particularly with greyhounds the ilk of Peter Rocket, Rockoon, Start A Riot and Burn Time. Ironically, their latest front-page acts are ... Read More »

Rupee reigns supreme in Speed Star

Rupee reigns supreme in Speed Star
August 25, 2021 Comments Off

By Gerard Guthrie Superstar sprinter Aston Rupee underlined his claim to the mantle of Australia’s fastest greyhound when winning back-to-back Group 3 Speed Star match race series on Wednesday night at The Meadows. Trained by Glenn Rounds, Aston Rupee won ... Read More »

VIDEO: How they got there

VIDEO: How they got there
August 24, 2021 Comments Off

By @WatchDogRacing The fastest performing greyhounds at The Meadows between 1 June – 21 August, whether in a trial or under race conditions, qualified for tonight’s Speed Star. Check out all their replays below… G3 Speed Star 725m – Qualifying ... Read More »

How to spend $20 on the 725m Speed Star

How to spend $20 on the 725m Speed Star
August 24, 2021 Comments Off

By @WatchDogRacing The Watchdog has taken a close look at Wednesday night’s 725m Speed Star at The Meadows, providing extensive analysis on the four head-to-head matches. Check it out below… Click HERE for TAB’s Head-to-Head markets MATCH RACE 1, 5.59pm ... Read More »