GRV News

Gold Rush series unearths future stars yet again

Gold Rush series unearths future stars yet again
June 15, 2020 Comments Off

By bendigoclub The 2020 Gold Rush maiden series may have been delayed due to COVID-19, but the series has still proven to be a race to unearth exciting sprinting prospects with several outstanding performances in the heats at Bendigo on ... Read More »

‘We are a legitimate sport’

June 15, 2020 Comments Off

By Greyhound Racing Victoria GRV Chair Peita Duncan joined greyhoundshq.com to discuss Victorian greyhound racing’s launch into the American market, growing up at the racetrack and her close connection with the North Melbourne Football Club. “This will eventually boost our ... Read More »

Magic double for Laidlay’s veterans

Magic double for Laidlay’s veterans
June 15, 2020 Comments Off

By gerardg There wasn’t a Group 1 trophy, huge cheque or track record in sight but a double at Healesville last Friday was about as satisfying as it gets for veteran Devon Meadows trainer Graham Laidlay and wife Pauline. Laidlay, ... Read More »

Gehrig kicking goals coursing

June 15, 2020 Comments Off

By Molly Haines Gehrig the greyhound only has his name in common with former St Kilda player Fraser Gehrig. He does not support a mullet, and he errs on the side of timid unlike his namesake. And following Sunday’s faultless ... Read More »

‘Shepparton will do us proud’: GRV Chair

‘Shepparton will do us proud’: GRV Chair
June 15, 2020 Comments Off

By Greyhound Racing Victoria GRV Chair Peita Duncan caught up with RSN’s Gareth Hall this morning as Victorian greyhound racing gets set to be broadcast into America for the first time this evening. Ms Duncan said the project was part ... Read More »

Coming to America!

Coming to America!
June 15, 2020 Comments Off

By Greyhound Racing Victoria Victorian greyhound racing will be beamed live into the USA for the first time tonight, with one of our state’s most prominent sporting towns – Shepparton – to launch the history-making moment from 7pm (AEST). Greyhound ... Read More »

Star-spangled Shepparton

Star-spangled Shepparton
June 15, 2020 Comments Off

By Peter Quilty Tallygaroopna greyhound racing stalwarts Theo and Fay Van Taarling have spent a virtual lifetime in the sport. According to Theo, 66, the husband-and-wife team started training in 1974, prior to a 15-year break to raise three children, ... Read More »

Gold Rush standout Music to Carter’s ears

Gold Rush standout Music to Carter’s ears
June 14, 2020 Comments Off

By gerardg Michael Carter went into Saturday’s heats of the rich Jarrod Larkin Concreting Gold Rush Maiden (425m) at Bendigo believing NSW import Music Event was “unbeatable” and the astute Kialla trainer’s judgement proved to be spot on. Music Event ... Read More »

Clever Thief

Clever Thief
June 13, 2020 Comments Off

By Peter Quilty Sensational Victorian speedster Catch The Thief capped off a faultless West Australian campaign with a brilliant victory in tonight’s Group Listed Winter Cup (520m) at Cannington. The Matthew Clark-trained flyer was undefeated in a five-start foray in ... Read More »

Last stride thriller

Last stride thriller
June 13, 2020 Comments Off

By Greyhound Racing Victoria Last Hurrah has jagged his second Gr8 Eight win after a nail biting finish over Weblec Haze at The Meadows tonight over 600m. Sent to the boxes as an odds-on $1.90 favourite, Brett Nye’s speedster found ... Read More »