Australian Racing Greyhound News

Background To The Chairman’s Cup

September 12, 2014 Comments Off

By Duncan Stearn This Saturday night will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Chairman’s Cup, a race inaugurated by the GBOTA to honour its past and present chairmen. What is now the fifth major distance event conducted over 720 metres ... Read More »

2014 Group One Megastar Final Preview

2014 Group One Megastar Final Preview
September 12, 2014 Comments Off

By Dimity Maher All eyes will be on Dapto tonight with the running of the Group One Megastar final. A star-studded line up of greyhounds will take their place in the boxes at 9.40pm, with one group of connections walking ... Read More »

Oakvale Destiny Wins The Group Three SA Oaks

September 11, 2014 Comments Off

By Clarinda Campbell Earlier this year two sisters ran the quinella in the Group One Sapphire Crown at Sandown Park. The two sisters were by Vapour Whirl and Footluce (Hallucinate – Scarlett) and they were Oakvale Destiny and Oakvale Flyer. ... Read More »

Sandown Park Greyhound Tips & Betting Preview September 11th 2014

September 11, 2014 Comments Off

By Bradley Bugeja Best Bet: It’s time to bet smart and get the best and biggest value. Start with a $700 free bet at Sportingbet. This fantastic bank booster will give you more chances at backing a winner. Race 2: ... Read More »

Curiouser And Curiouser

September 10, 2014 Comments Off

By Bruce Teague Tuesday’s item on sectional times for Ipswich 431m races has aroused some consternation. And understandably so. We said that the times had been allocated to the race winner, not necessarily the dog responsible for leading. That statement ... Read More »

This Week In Racing History

September 10, 2014 Comments Off

By Duncan Stearn SEPTEMBER 10 Security Star set a new track record time of 20.03 for the 350 metres trip at Kempsey in 2005. Lochinvar Prada annexed the 2008 Black Top over 515 metres at the Gardens, defeating Elite Oriental ... Read More »

Tabcorp Should Get Its Finger Out

September 10, 2014 Comments Off

By Bruce Teague It’s all very well for Tabcorp’s boss, David Attenborough, to complain* about the activities of corporate and overseas bookmakers, but should he try to be more competitive himself? *See address to American Chamber of Commerce, 28 August, ... Read More »

Graham Berry Inquiry Concludes With More Disqualifications

September 10, 2014 Comments Off

By Damien Oborne ARG Opinion: This ongoing case has been one of the biggest inquiries in Australian Greyhound Racing. RWWA have made it clear that they won’t tolerate clear disdain for the rules. An example has been made of Graham ... Read More »

Coursing Stalwarts Close The Season Out At Virginia Coursing

September 9, 2014 Comments Off

By Judi Hurley After a coursing season spanning April to September, it came down to the final stalwarts still left standing. With a small program on hand, Len Wilson and Galaxy Snow took out the GOTBA Maiden stake in 15.60 ... Read More »

Cannington Greyhounds Tips And Betting Preview August 23rd 2014

August 23, 2014 Comments Off

By Damien Oborne It’s National final’s night and Sportingbet has a $700 free bet offer. Huge value. Best Bet: Get on the good thing of the day with free $200 at Centrebet. Race 5: On Coin Best Roughie: Race 2: ... Read More »