COVID19 UPDATE - ON TRACK

07/03/2021

From today, the Victorian Government rules around COVIDSafe settings have eased significantly.

The following now applies at all tracks:

*Face masks are no longer mandatory on the track, however MUST be carried at all times.

*Pre-entry temperature checks will cease at 11:59pm on Sunday 28 February 2021.

*Registering using the QR code system will remain in place at all tracks.

*Density quotients remain in place for internal areas such as the Stewards Room, Kennels & Vet Rooms.

*Persons must maintain social distancing of 1.5 metres.

*The public can attend race meetings in numbers outlined in each club’s approved COVIDSafe plan.

Further information is available at: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/updates/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-covid-19-daily-update

Stay Safe, Stay Aware, Stay Racing

GRV GRADING SCHEDULE – LABOUR DAY

05/03/2021

Please note that due to the Labour Day Public Holiday on Monday 8^th March, the following meetings have modified nomination close times.

Shepparton - Race meeting to be held on Thursday 11^th March - Nominations close at 8:00am on Tuesday 9^th March.

Warragul - Race meeting to be held on Thursday 11^th March - Nominations close at 8:30am on Tuesday 9^th March.

Sandown Park - Race meeting to be held Thursday 11^th March - Nominations close at 9:00am on Tuesday 9^th March.

All other nomination close times remain unchanged, nominations for race meetings held on Wednesday 10^th March will close as per normal and be graded on Monday 8^th March (Labour Day).
GRV phone lines will be open for Nominations and Scratchings on Monday 8^th March from 7:30am-12pm & 3:00pm-4:30pm.

NOMINATIONS EXTENDED - BENDIGO WEDNESDAY MARCH 10TH

05/03/2021
Due to a lack of nominations, (46) nominations for the Bendigo (Tier 3) meeting on Wednesday, March 10th have been extended.

Nominations will now close Monday, March 8th at 8:00am.

CRANBOURNE - MONDAY 8TH MARCH

05/03/2021

Please note there will be NO TRIALS conducted at Cranbourne after the races on Monday March 8th due to the public holiday and the racing schedule that week. 

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

WARRAGUL TRACK WORKS

05/03/2021
Please note that the Warragul track has been deep harrowed, graded and topped up of sand with works completed on Wednesday 3rd March.

SHEPPARTON CUP NIGHT - MATCH RACE

05/03/2021
A Match Race over 450m has been added to the Shepparton Cup program on Saturday 20th March (Night).

The following grading criteria will apply:

Shepparton Cup Night Match Race (450m) - head-to-head Grading

Trainers must nominate via Fast Track.

To be eligible, Greyhounds must have competed in the Shepparton Cup Heats (450m) on Monday 15th March. 

Greyhounds with best individual rank as determined by the weighted points score table will be selected.

In the case of greyhounds having an equal rank, Aged Prizemoney (APM) will be used to split the greyhounds with preference given to the greyhound with higher APM.

Two reserves will also be allocated.

Greyhounds will jump from boxes 1 and 3.

The winner of the head-to-head match race will collect $10,000.

UPDATED BREEDING EXEMPTION APPLICATION FORM

05/03/2021

GRV has undertaken a review of the Breeding Exemption Application Form and released a new form which includes Code of Practice requirements. The new form will be compulsory from 1 June 2021.

The new form replaces the two forms that were previously used (two-step submission), with a single form to be completed by both the breeder and their veterinarian (single submission).

For more information on the Breeding Exemption Application process and to download the form, please visit

https://greyhoundcare.grv.org.au/breeding/breeding-restriction-exemption-application/

THE MEADOWS TRIALS INFORMATION MONDAY MARCH 8TH

04/03/2021

No Trials will be conducted at The Meadows on Monday March 8th due to the public holiday.  

The next trial session will be following the races on March 10th. The MGRA apologizes for any inconvenience. 

A reminder to trainers - Bookings for either Monday/Thursday trial sessions open midday the day prior and close at 9:30am sharp on the day of the session. 

NO bookings will be taken after that time. 

Please ensure when booking you choose the appropriate selection of Arm or Pen trials which assists staff in the efficient running of the session. 

SALE GRC - PLANNED TRACK HARROW WEDNESDAY MARCH 10TH

04/03/2021
Please be advised the Sale track will be harrowed, weather permitting, on Wednesday, March 10th.

Trials will conclude at 12:00PM.

BALLARAT TRIALS MONDAY MARCH 8TH

04/03/2021

Please note the BGRC WILL NOT BE hosting trials other than satisfactory trials on Monday 8^th March 2021 as it is a public holiday.

The Office will open at 11AM

ATTENTION TRAINERS - WIN A TICKET INTO THE LAUNCHING PAD SERIES

03/03/2021

The Melbourne Greyhound Racing Association (MGRA) has two tickets available for owners and trainers seeking a spot in the Launching Pad Series, commencing at Sandown Greyhound Racing Club (SGRC) on Thursday 18 March 2021. The MGRA invites any eligible Victorian owned and/or trained greyhound as at 3 March 2021 (see the SGRC for terms and conditions of entry) that does not currently hold a ticket in the launching pad series to register for a chance to win one of the two available tickets. The winners will be determined by a public voting competition held via The Meadows Facebook and Online channels with the two greyhounds with the highest public votes to receive a ticket.

Nominations to enter the competition will close at 11:59PM ESDT this Sunday 7^th March 2021. Please email a.baker@grv.org.au to nominate before the closing time.

The public voting will open online at 5pm Monday 8^th March 2021 and closes at 11:59pm Sunday 14th March 2021 with the winners announced 12pm Monday 15th March 2021.  Launching Pad Nominations close 8.00am Tuesday 16 March 2021 – (nominate with Sandown GRC).

Connections of each eligible greyhound using the MGRA tickets are not required to forego any privileges in regards to the prizemoney received as a result of winning any races throughout the Launching Pad series. Connections may be asked to assist with marketing and promoting the voting competition and launching pad as a result of winning a ticket through this competition.

For further information please call Ashley Baker on 0409 727 750.

2021 LAUNCHING PAD

02/03/2021
Please note that nominations for the 2021 Launching Pad series close at 8am on Tuesday 16th March 2021. Nominations must be submitted via Sandown Greyhound Racing Club by calling (03) 9546 9511. 

Nominations for the Launching Pad consolation series are automatic. For further information including conditions of the series please click here.

THE MEADOWS MGRA - TRACK HARROW TUESDAY MARCH 2ND

02/03/2021
Please be advised The Meadows track was medium harrowed on Tuesday, March 2nd.

TRI-CODE MEETING - CRANBOURNE - FRIDAY 12TH MARCH

01/03/2021
Please note a tri-code meeting featuring greyhound, harness and thoroughbred racing will be conducted at Cranbourne of Friday 12th March. Race 1 will be held at 5:55pm and a maximum of 8 greyhound races will be graded at this race meeting. 

Nominations close at 10:30am on Tuesday 9th March.
The following advertised events have been programmed. 
Grade 5 520m (Bitches Only)
GDR Restricted Win (0-4 Wins) 699m

PRIZEMONEY INCREASE - 15TH MARCH ONWARDS

01/03/2021
Prizemoney for all Victorian greyhound races over 480 metres and beyond at Provincial Full Stakes and level 3 race meetings will increase by 15% from 15th March. 

For further information please click here. 

GRV GRADING SURVEY

01/03/2021

GRV is currently undertaking a review of its current Grading Guidelines and thanks all Victorian participants that completed the recent Grading Survey. The survey has now closed. 

GRV will collate all responses and review insights shared by participants to improve on the current grading guidelines. Any proposed changes will be discussed with relevant consultancy groups and shared with all participants for further feedback. 

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