Australian Racing Greyhound News

Pennybacker proving size doesn’t matter

Pennybacker proving size doesn’t matter
February 2, 2018 Comments Off

By Katherine Ernst Pennybacker with Race Sponsors LJ Hooker and handler Josh Priest after her win at Gosford. PIC: Steve Whalland Race Images 0415 146 721. PINT size racer Pennybacker (Kilty Lad x Kalden Aurora Jan ’16) will be aiming ... Read More »

Britton chasing Group 1 Nationals double this weekend

Britton chasing Group 1 Nationals double this weekend
February 1, 2018 Comments Off

By Katherine Ernst Slingshot Gypsy will exit box eight in the Futurity. PIC: Sandown Greyhounds. ROB Britton has a chance of securing the National Derby – National Futurity double in 2018 after qualifying a runner in both finals to be ... Read More »

Dargusch: Additional QLD funding not perfect but a good start

Dargusch: Additional QLD funding not perfect but a good start
February 1, 2018 Comments Off

By Katherine Ernst QLD greyhound racing has had its funding boosted. PIC: Box 1 Photography. QUEENSLAND trainers have welcomed a funding boost which will see an additional $3 million injected into the code from February 1, 2018. The increase in ... Read More »

Vale George Singline

Vale George Singline
February 1, 2018 Comments Off

By Katherine Ernst RIP George Singline. Australian Racing Greyhound is saddened by the passing of former respected conditioner George Singline, just five days shy of his 95th birthday. Singline trained many top class performers with his wife Joan, whom he ... Read More »

Out Of Range shooting for second Group 1 in 2018 National Derby

Out Of Range shooting for second Group 1 in 2018 National Derby
January 31, 2018 Comments Off

By Katherine Ernst Out Of Range looks the dog to beat in Saturday’s National Derby. PIC: Paul Munt. BOOM youngster Out Of Range (Fernando Bale x Nicki Fields Dec ’15) will be the one to beat in Saturday’s Group 1 ... Read More »

Rippin’ Sam a staying star on the rise

Rippin’ Sam a staying star on the rise
January 30, 2018 Comments Off

By Katherine Ernst Rippin’ Sam winning at The Meadows. PIC: Paul Munt. RIPPIN’ Sam (Fernando Bale x Tears Siam Feb ’16) enhanced his reputation as the next star of staying racing when taking out Friday night’s handicap race at The ... Read More »

‘Rescue’ group turns down potential adopter for supporting racing

‘Rescue’ group turns down potential adopter for supporting racing
January 30, 2018 Comments Off

By Katherine Ernst Global greyhound racing news. A UK greyhound re-homing organisation has come under fire from the public and greyhound racing participants after denying someone the opportunity to adopt a retired racer, based on their views of the industry. ... Read More »

QRIC test 80 greyhounds; search cars at Albion Park operation

QRIC test 80 greyhounds; search cars at Albion Park operation
January 29, 2018 Comments Off

By Katherine Ernst THE Queensland Racing Integrity Commission launched an operation at Sunday’s Albion Park greyhound meeting to target the alleged use of performance enhancing stimulants. QRIC released a statement on Monday afternoon detailing that the operation was in response ... Read More »

Precious Sal sets Maitland alight and looks future Cup chance

Precious Sal sets Maitland alight and looks future Cup chance
January 29, 2018 Comments Off

By Katherine Ernst Darren Russell with Precious Sal. PIC: Steve Whalland Race Images. LITTER sisters Precious Sal (El Grand Senor x Surin’ Sal Jan ’15) and Go Lassie Go made the 1400km trip to Maitland worthwhile for Queensland trainer Darren ... Read More »

Mandjoogoordap blitzes her rivals in Canning Trophy

Mandjoogoordap blitzes her rivals in Canning Trophy
January 28, 2018 Comments Off

By Katherine Ernst Mandjoogoordap after winning the Young Stars Classic last year. MANDJOOGOORDAP (Collision x Ritza Night Feb ’16) affirmed her status as one of the most exciting youngsters in WA with an emphatic victory in the $30,000 Canning Trophy ... Read More »