GRV News

Vale Joe Hili

March 26, 2020 Comments Off

By Peter Quilty Legendary greyhound trainer Joe Hili has died of kidney failure, aged 83. He passed away peacefully at his Narre Warren South home, as was his dying wish, last Friday. Based in Keysborough during his training heyday, Hili ... Read More »

Bigger things for ‘Tigger’

Bigger things for ‘Tigger’
March 26, 2020 Comments Off

By Peter Quilty Dual Group 1 finalist Tiggerlong Tonk has cemented his rating as one of sport’s finest sprinting talents. Tiggerlong Tonk recently won the G2 Horsham Cup (485m), and shortly after claimed the Ron Nestor Memorial (450m) on G2 ... Read More »

Paua with Glory

March 25, 2020 Comments Off

By grvnews Star prospect Paua Of Oscar last night equalled retired champion Aston Bolero’s Warragul 400-metre track record, which has stood for almost four and a half years. Aston Bolero clocked a stunning 22.073sec, at his 54th start on August ... Read More »

Victoria to continue the current greyhound racing program

March 24, 2020 Comments Off

By Greyhound Racing Victoria GRV will continue to follow advice from the Chief Health Office and abide by all mandated health requirements as we navigate the challenges presented by COVID-19 and protect our participants and care for our dogs. We ... Read More »

New social distancing rules at all 13 Victorian clubs and tracks

March 24, 2020 Comments Off

By grvnews Greyhound Racing Victoria has introduced new social distancing rules at all race meetings and trials to comply with the Chief Health Officer’s advice around social distancing. GRV CEO Alan Clayton said the new requirements were: Expanded kennelling times ... Read More »

Race day & Trial alterations re: COVID-19 regulations

March 23, 2020 Comments Off

By grvnews As further restrictions and social distancing measures are enforced by both Federal and State Governments, Greyhound Clubs Victoria (GCV) and Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) are addressing each issue and obstacle as they are raised and presented. Effective immediately, ... Read More »

How you can help our sport in the current environment

March 23, 2020 Comments Off

By grvnews A message from the Greyhound Owners Trainers & Breeders Association of Victoria In what has been a rough start to 2020 firstly with the bush fires, followed by a nasty bout of gastro which has swept through much ... Read More »

2020 Launching Pad cancelled

March 23, 2020 Comments Off

By Greyhound Racing Victoria Following extensive consultation between the Sandown Greyhound Racing Club, Greyhound Racing Victoria and greyhound racing participants, the 2020 Launching Pad has been cancelled. Read full article Source:: http://www.sandowngreyhounds.com.au/2020/03/23/2020-launching-pad-abandoned Read More »

Greyhound racing to continue in Victoria

March 22, 2020 Comments Off

By Greyhound Racing Victoria Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews today announced a raft of shutdowns to businesses and schools across Victoria but greyhound racing is continuing. GRV will continue to take advice from the Chief Health Officer and work with Greyhound ... Read More »

Message from GRV Chair and CEO

March 22, 2020 Comments Off

By Greyhound Racing Victoria We understand that you are feeling stressed and anxious at this unprecedented time. We would like to assure you that we are working with the government(s) new community safety regulations to continue racing’s current program, or ... Read More »