GRV News
Fire on the punt for James
By Greyhound Racing Victoria Race caller and expert tipster James Van de Maat is currently experiencing a purple patch of form with his greyhound selections. Van de Maat is currently on a five-day winning streak with his on-track selections. And ... Read More »
Interstate nominations to be accepted for all Victorian race meetings
By Greyhound Racing Victoria Commencing June 23, nominations will be accepted from interstate trainers for all Victorian greyhound race meetings, GRV CEO Alan Clayton announced today. “With governments easing border restrictions and the low prevalence of canine gastro, now is ... Read More »
Cartier primed for Blazing Bendigo debut
By gerardg There’s no stayer in Australia racing better than Blazing Cartier and she gets a golden opportunity to claim an overdue feature trophy in Friday’s Grays Bendigo Stayers Cup (660m). Master staying conditioner Robert Britton brings Blazing Cartier to ... Read More »
Like a Rolling Stone
By Phillip Weir It was a Vic Bred Maiden Final at Ballarat on June 3 that turned the emotions of trainer Karen Pitt. Somewhat affected by the recent passing of Karen Leek and ‘dear friend’ Tony McGrath, Pitt’s 20-month-old dog ... Read More »
Steve White to reveal what it’s like to train a champion
By Greyhound Racing Victoria One of Australia’s most decorated greyhound trainers, Steve White, will make a guest appearance on Midweek Meadows tomorrow. White guided Paua To Burn to four Group 1 victories in the mid-2000s before moving from NSW to ... Read More »
Catch The Thief lands back in Victoria
By Greyhound Racing Victoria He’s home! Greyhound racing’s newest pin-up boy Catch The Thief landed back in Victoria today following a sensational stint in Perth of five consecutive wins including two feature finals – the G2 WA Derby and Winter ... Read More »
Karen Leek funeral to be streamed
By Greyhound Racing Victoria The funeral service to celebrate the life of Karen Dawn Leek will be held on Tuesday 23 June at 2pm. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this service is by invitation only. People are advised to click on ... Read More »
Who Told Stevie back, meets Simon Told Helen
By Greyhound Racing Victoria It might not have been part of trainer David Burnett’s original plans, but greyhound racing fans are in for a treat on Thursday night when Who Told Stevie meets his litter brother – and Australia’s highest ... Read More »
Veterans find ‘fountain of youth’
By Peter Quilty Eight ageless sprinters will line up in a high-quality Veteran S/E (390m) at Ballarat on Wednesday night. The octet includes some of the best of their genre who seem to be getting better with age. It promises ... Read More »
Dr Ray Ferguson OAM: Dispelling myth with science
By Phillip Weir Veterinarian Dr Ray Ferguson is a well-known figure in the greyhound industry, with a justified reputation for positive achievements for racing dogs. Last week his dedication to Veterinary Science has been recognised with a Queen’s Birthday honour, ... Read More »
