GRV News

The Meadows Preview: Fernando to Toy with Rivals in Maturity

July 24, 2015 Comments Off

By grvadmin James Van de Maat previews Group 1 racing at The Meadows on Saturday night with the final of age restricted Hudson Pacific ‘Maturity’ along with the ‘Destini Fireball Stayers’ special event Read full article Source:: http://www.themeadows.org.au/2015/07/25/fernando-toy-rivals-maturity Read More »

North-East Wrap: Triple Dead Heat…Almost!

July 24, 2015 Comments Off

By Matt Jackson Hello and welcome along to this week’s edition of the North East Weekly Wrap. Feature racing went to Healesville last Sunday with the final of the Winter Cup. Favourite for the race was Boo Shan and he ... Read More »

Maturity Classic Preview: Bravo Says Beating Fernando “Bittersweet”

July 24, 2015 Comments Off

By grvadmin A sporting Kelly Bravo says it was a “bittersweet” feeling to bring Fernando Bale’s record-equalling winning streak to an end in the semi-finals of the Group 1 Hudson Pacific Maturity Classic last weekend. Read full article Source:: http://www.themeadows.org.au/2015/07/24/bravo-beating-fernando-bittersweet Read More »

Western Wrap: Tycoon’s Derby

July 24, 2015 Comments Off

By Nick Ansell ROBERT Britton’s Bruce Tycoon highlighted an exciting week of racing in the west of the state, taking home a mammoth $13,000 in the coveted Geelong Derby last Friday. Beginning as an equal favourite with Six Green Thumbs, ... Read More »

GRV to Trial Finish On Lure System

GRV to Trial Finish On Lure System
July 23, 2015 Comments Off

By grvnews Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) is set to trial an alternative lure system and operational protocol on race days and at trial sessions following extensive research into alternative lures that has been taking place since 2013. The trialling of ... Read More »

Sandown Park Preview: Powerful Progeny to Give Punters a Good Start

July 23, 2015 Comments Off

By grvadmin Son of Adelaide Cup winner Mepunga Nicky to get punters off to a flying start… Read full article Source:: http://bit.ly/1Ki1Oen Read More »

Inspirational Story of the Shortis Sisters

July 21, 2015 Comments Off

By grvnews Kerrin and Rochelle Shortis are two of the most inspirational greyhound racing participants you will ever meet. Both were fearless jockeys before both, tragically and remarkably, suffered career ending brain injuries in separate riding incidents. Rochelle suffered massive ... Read More »

Minister for Racing Confirms Appointment of New GRV Chairman

July 21, 2015 Comments Off

By grvnews The Andrews Labor Government today confirmed the appointment of Bernie Carolan as the new Chair of Greyhound Racing Victoria. Minister for Racing Martin Pakula said Mr Carolan brought a wealth of experience to his new role and would ... Read More »

Opportunities and Growth Drive New Racing Schedule

Opportunities and Growth Drive New Racing Schedule
July 21, 2015 Comments Off

By grvnews More racing opportunities to race for members and their greyhounds and the optimisation of wagering turnover are two of the factors that influenced changes to Greyhound Racing Victoria’s (GRV) weekly racing schedule for the 2015/16 Financial Year which ... Read More »

Maturity Semis Wrap: Champ Defeated but Draws Well in Final

July 19, 2015 Comments Off

By grvadmin Fernando Bale’s 16-race winning streak has come to an end, but will still start a short-priced favourite in the $145,000 Group 1 Hudson Pacific Maturity Classic after drawing box two in Saturday night’s final. Read full article Source:: ... Read More »