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Sharps cheering Group 1 Junkie from afar

Sharps cheering Group 1 Junkie from afar
July 9, 2020 Comments Off

By gerardg The once in a century closure of the Victoria/NSW border means Jason and Jessica Sharp will be watching from Avalon as they chase their first Group 1 victory in Saturday night’s Peter Mosman Opal (520m) in Sydney. The ... Read More »

‘Ace’ in the pack

‘Ace’ in the pack
July 8, 2020 Comments Off

By Peter Quilty In terms of courage, it’s said: “Fate loves the fearless.” And in that respect, Weblec Ace epitomises such fortitude and gallantry! Early in December last year, while contesting a Ballarat Cup heat, Weblec Ace injured a right ... Read More »

Clark’s Classic tale you won’t believe

Clark’s Classic tale you won’t believe
July 8, 2020 Comments Off

By gerardg Matt Clark will never forget the build-up to his first Group 1 event with Vic Peters Classic finalists, superstar Catch The Thief and litter brother Playlist. From COVID-19 testing, dodging border closures and sleeping on a stretcher alongside ... Read More »

CEO’s Monthly Update: July

July 6, 2020 Comments Off

By Greyhound Racing Victoria As the 2019-20 financial year ends, I would like to take this opportunity to update you all on how our sport has been travelling over the past 12 months. Read full article Source:: https://greyhoundcare.grv.org.au/ceo-monthly-update-july- Read More »

Cherished memories of Karen

July 6, 2020 Comments Off

By Peter Quilty NCA of Victoria joint secretary Melanie Lithgow will “forever cherish memories” of winning the Karen Leek Stakes with Dream Wizard at yesterday’s Longwood coursing meeting. “It was a huge honour – knowing what Karen had achieved in ... Read More »

Grenfell quinella as Yozo springs an upset

July 6, 2020 Comments Off

By Greyhound Racing Victoria Young trainer Correy Grenfell landed his first ever feature race quinella in the 2020 Triple M Bendigo Cup when Yozo Bale sprung somewhat of an upset in defeating a red hot line up to claim the ... Read More »

Vics ‘pinch’ spots in Sydney Group 1s

July 4, 2020 Comments Off

By Greyhound Racing Victoria Victorian trainer Matt Clark will be delighted star litter brothers Catch The Thief (pictured) and Playlist have made it through to next Saturday’s G1 Vic Peters Final (520m) after both ran third in their respective heats ... Read More »

Mosman draw favours Sharp sisters

Mosman draw favours Sharp sisters
July 3, 2020 Comments Off

By gerardg Jason and Jessica Sharp have had to travel a long way from home to get some overdue luck with boxes for talented sisters Junk Food Junkie and Devel Sixteen. The Sharps are heading from Avalon to Sydney to ... Read More »

Grenfells quinella Bendigo Cup

Grenfells quinella Bendigo Cup
July 3, 2020 Comments Off

By Peter Quilty Young Mount Wallace training sensation Corey Grenfell, 26, quinellaed tonight’s Group 2 Triple M Bendigo Cup (425m). But it was ‘second string’ Yozo Bale who upstaged his champion kennelmate, Tiggerlong Tonk, in the keenly contested $50,000-to-the-winner final. ... Read More »

Independence Day at The Meadows

Independence Day at The Meadows
July 3, 2020 Comments Off

By Greyhound Racing Victoria Greyhound Racing Victoria has teamed with Sky Racing and the TAB to broadcast greyhound racing to the World. The first meeting from The Meadows will be broadcast across the United States on an auspicious day for ... Read More »