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Too Much, Too Often

July 27, 2014 No Comments »

By Bruce Teague Bad luck for punters in the final of the Victorian Distance Championship at The Meadows, when hot favourite Xylia Allen finished fourth, well beaten by Mepunga Tiara. Yes, she had an early check but it was not ... Read More »

Shock Result In The 2014 Westchase Final

July 27, 2014 No Comments »

By Molly Haines You For Real has taken out the 2014 Westchase final at just her fifth career start, paying an incredible $52.30 to win the feature. Trainer Ben Abercrombie produced a quinella at Cannington in the 530 metre feature ... Read More »

Mepunga Tiara Crowned The 2014 Group Two Victorian Distance Champion

July 26, 2014 No Comments »

By Rob Sheeley If pre-race comments are any way to measure the happiness of a trainer after an event, then Anakie mentor Jeff Britton will be as happy as the proverbial pig in mud. When speaking about his bitch Mepunga ... Read More »

Mepunga Hayley Deserved Winner Of 2014 Group One Maturity

July 26, 2014 No Comments »

By Clarinda Campbell Jeff Britton has capped off a remarkable night of racing for his team of greyhounds by taking out the Group One Maturity at The Meadows with Mepunga Hayley. Earlier in the night , Britton and Mepunga Tiara ... Read More »

The TAB Greyhound Melbourne Cup 2013

The TAB Greyhound Melbourne Cup 2013
November 14, 2013 No Comments »

The TAB Melbourne Cup features the best of the best competing that greyhound racing has to offer. The $500,000 TAB Melbourne Cup for 2013 The Sandown Greyhound Racing Club will host he most exciting greyhounds in Australia are aiming to ... Read More »

Racing Queensland to spend millions on new Albion Park Grandstand

Racing Queensland to spend millions on new Albion Park Grandstand
February 26, 2013 Comments Off

IN a move that will incense many in the gallops fraternity in Queensland, harness racing – despite its poor turnover performance and dwindling punter appeal – will be rewarded with a new multi-million dollar grandstand and restaurant at Albion Park. ... Read More »

Gold Coast greyhound racing at Pimpama

Gold Coast greyhound racing at Pimpama
February 5, 2013 Comments Off

GREYHOUND officials are considering a push into Pimpama, which would see the dogs return to the Gold Coast after a five-year hiatus. Queensland Greyhound Breeders, Owners and Trainers Association have met with the State Government in relation to two potential ... Read More »

TAB Greyhound Melbourne Cup Final

TAB Greyhound Melbourne Cup Final
November 22, 2012 Comments Off

Thursday night’s TAB Melbourne Cup final is one of the biggest events on the Australian greyhound racing calendar. $500,000 in prize money, including a first prize of $350,000 is on offer in the feature race, along side a memorable night’s greyhound ... Read More »

Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club 2012 Puppy Auction

Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club 2012 Puppy Auction
October 27, 2012 Comments Off

Ipswich Auction Series The Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club 2012 Puppy Auction took place on Saturday 27th October 2012. The event was sponsored by the Rosewood & District Community Bank. The auction commenced just after 6.00pm where most of the lots went ... Read More »

Greyhound Australasia Naming Policy

September 22, 2012 Comments Off

The greyhound industry enforces a policy to ensure that naming a racing greyhound by the Registrar is granted orderly and responsibly. The Registrar follows particular guidelines and criteria to approve a name. Often commeon sense also needs to be applied ... Read More »