GRV News

Dak to Have a Crack in Perth

August 11, 2014 Comments Off

By grvadmin In-form Victorian sprinter Crackerjack Dak has won a ticket to the Group 1 AGRA National Sprint Championship (NSC) Grand Final in Perth after capitalising on his inside draw at The Meadows on Saturday night. The $4.60 chance led ... Read More »

Darwin a Carnival for Kings

August 9, 2014 Comments Off

By grvadmin Hot $2.60 favourite Clash Of Kings won last week’s Group 3 Darwin Cup in just his 10th career start, giving semi-retired Gippsland hobby trainer Steve Whyte his biggest win in the sport. “In the eighties and early nineties ... Read More »

Friday Follow: Your Weekend Punting Guide

August 8, 2014 Comments Off

By grvadmin GRV’s Rick Durham and RSN’s John Thwaites preview the weekend’s racing and wrap up a massive Victorian State Distance final where Xylia Allen proved her champion qualities yet again. Read full article Source: http://www.grv.org.au/news/2014/08/08/friday-follow-weekend-punting-guide/ Category: Latest news, Spotlight, ... Read More »

Darwin a Carnival for Kings

August 8, 2014 Comments Off

By grvadmin Hot $2.60 favourite Clash Of Kings won last week’s Group 3 Darwin Cup in just his 10th career start, giving semi-retired Gippsland hobby trainer Steve Whyte his biggest win in the sport. “In the eighties and early nineties ... Read More »

GRV Chairman Reappointed

August 8, 2014 Comments Off

By grvadmin Premier of Victoria and Minister for Racing Denis Napthine today announced the re-appointment of Peter Caillard as the Chairman of Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) for a further three-year term. Dr Napthine said Mr Caillard, who is a former ... Read More »

Xylia Allen and Sweet It Is to Represent Big V

August 8, 2014 Comments Off

By grvadmin Victoria is poised to capture its first National Distance Championship since 2009 after Xylia Allen won the Victorian final at Sandown Park on Thursday night. Built as a clash of the titans, Xylia Allen defeated Sweet It Is, ... Read More »

Important News Regarding the TAB Great Chase

August 7, 2014 Comments Off

By grvadmin The TAB Great Chase, Greyhound Racing Victoria’s annual community series, begins next week. Trainers are reminded that there are a number of conditions surround this rich event, including: - Greyhounds must be bred in Victoria – Have had ... Read More »

Mepunga Line Milking Success

August 7, 2014 Comments Off

By grvadmin While greyhound racing’s famous ‘Mepunga’ bloodline was enjoying its greatest triumph on a chilly night at The Meadows recently, the mastermind behind the operation was 2000 kilometres away holidaying in the warmth of the Sunshine Coast. Barry Smith ... Read More »

Finey Weighs Into Xylia V Sweet It Is Debate

August 6, 2014 Comments Off

By grvadmin SEN’s greyhound expert Mark Fine says there is tremendous value about Xylia Allen in Thursday night’s Victorian Final of the National Distance Championship at Sandown Park. TAB has opened up Xylia Allen at $3.00 to win the race ... Read More »

Help a Lion Win a Share in a Greyhound

August 5, 2014 Comments Off

By grvadmin A strong foray of tackling from the Brisbane Lions helped them turn a 23 point deficit into victory over Melbourne on the weekend. As if a brilliant tackle from Matt Maguire wasn’t enough, teammate and Captain Jed Adcock ... Read More »