Australian Racing Greyhound News

Opinion: The Greens are right about the NSW Greyhound Racing Bill

Opinion: The Greens are right about the NSW Greyhound Racing Bill
April 5, 2017 Comments Off

By Kevin Pitstock I have a confession to make, and its one that is not made easily or lightly… The Greens are right about the NSW greyhound racing bill. I’m not sure they understand why they are right, and I’m ... Read More »

Douch hoping beginner’s luck can continue in Launching Pad semi

Douch hoping beginner’s luck can continue in Launching Pad semi
April 5, 2017 Comments Off

By Katherine Ernst Brueghelino (2) finishes second behind Oronsay (6) in the Vic Bred Maiden final. PIC: Paul Munt MAFFRA trainer Des Douch is hoping his promising bitch Brueghelino can step out of the shadows of her superstar brother Big ... Read More »

Can Wise Owl emulate his mother in 2017 Magic Maiden?

Can Wise Owl emulate his mother in 2017 Magic Maiden?
April 4, 2017 Comments Off

By Katherine Ernst WISE Owl will be aiming to emulate the feats of his mother when he lines up to contest the first semi-final of the Group 3 Magic Maiden (520m) at Wentworth Park this Wednesday. Trained by Jane Carruthers, ... Read More »

Time for our leaders to step up or step down to save the industry

Time for our leaders to step up or step down to save the industry
April 4, 2017 Comments Off

By Katherine Ernst A TOXIC relationship exists between greyhound racing participants and the self-appointed leaders who are unintentionally tearing down the sport from the inside. No, I’m not being melodramatic. I don’t pretend to know how the entire world works ... Read More »

Racing Queensland announce 2017/2018 feature race calendar

Racing Queensland announce 2017/2018 feature race calendar
April 3, 2017 Comments Off

By Katherine Ernst RACING Queensland has announced its feature race calendar for the 2017/2018 financial year, detailing the full list of greyhound riches in the Sunshine State. The state will host five group 1 events throughout the year – the ... Read More »

Stewards wrap: Andy Lord and Craig Moffitt banned

Stewards wrap: Andy Lord and Craig Moffitt banned
April 2, 2017 Comments Off

By Katherine Ernst JEFFREY Chapman has been suspended by Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) stewards after being found guilty of a breach of the prohibited substances rule. Chapman entered an early guilty plea to a breach of GAR 83(2) after his ... Read More »

Ando’s Mac remains favourite for 2017 Golden Easter Egg

Ando’s Mac remains favourite for 2017 Golden Easter Egg
April 2, 2017 Comments Off

By Katherine Ernst ANDO’S Mac remains the favourite to win the Group 1 Golden Easter Egg (520m) at Wentworth Park on April 15 despite suffering a shock defeat in his heat of the $250,000-to-the-winner series over the weekend. Last year’s ... Read More »

Dean Swain’s Shockwave the favourite to win Magic Maiden series

Dean Swain’s Shockwave the favourite to win Magic Maiden series
April 2, 2017 Comments Off

By Katherine Ernst SHOCKWAVE has been installed as the $3.80 favourite with William Hill to win this year’s Group 3 Magic Maiden final (520m) at Wentworth Park. Nine heats of the $25,000-to-the-winner series were run and won last Wednesday night, ... Read More »

Group 1 Golden Easter Egg heats – live coverage of the action

Group 1 Golden Easter Egg heats – live coverage of the action
April 1, 2017 Comments Off

By Katherine Ernst MACK Tux put in a flawless display to score in the opening heat of the Group 1 Golden Easter Egg (520m) at Wentworth Park on Saturday night. Stepping from box seven, the black dog exploded from the ... Read More »

Group 1 Golden Easter Egg – free heat tips and odds comparison

March 31, 2017 Comments Off

By Katherine Ernst TEN heats of the Group 1 Golden Easter Egg (520m) highlight the 11-card card at Wentworth Park this Saturday night. Some of the nation’s best greyhounds will converge on the Harbour City for a chance at the ... Read More »