GEELONG TUESDAY 21ST AUGUST - RACE 2 REDRAWN

17/08/2018
Due to a technical issue with the drawing of the fields for Race 2 at Geelong on Tuesday 21st August whereby a vacant box and a single reserve have been published, this race has been manually redrawn in accordance with GAR 22(7).

Below is the amended Box Draw:

Box 1: Culliquin Brienne
Box 2: Dyna Chie
Box 3: Miss Murino
Box 4: Barcia Houdini
Box 5: Dyna Zultan
Box 6: Inga Ross
Box 7: Twist Allen
Box 8: Mr. Fabulous

GRV apologises for the inconvenience.

TIME AMENDMENT - SHEPPARTON MONDAY AUGUST 20TH

17/08/2018
Please be advised the Race 1 at Shepparton on Monday, August 20th has been revised to start at 6:59pm (Back 3 mins)

As a result of this time amendment, kennels will now close 30 minutes prior at 6:29pm.


*Amended 17/08/18 at 2:50pm

NOMINATIONS FURTHER EXTENDED - THE MEADOWS (MEP) WEDNESDAY AUGUST 22ND

17/08/2018

Due to a lack of nominations, (74) nominations for The Meadows (MEP) meeting on Wednesday, August 22nd have been further extended.

Nominations will now close Monday, August 20th at 8:00 am.

Advertised Events: Mixed 6/7 Heats 525m.

NOMINATIONS EXTENDED - BALLARAT WEDNESDAY 22ND AUGUST.

17/08/2018

Due to lack of nominations (71), nominations for the Ballarat meeting on Wednesday 22nd August have been extended.

Nominations will now close Monday 20th August at 8:00 am.

LANG LANG COURSING - WATERLOO CUP MEETING FIELDS COMMENCING SATURDAY 18TH AUGUST.

16/08/2018

The fields for the 2018 NCAV Waterloo Cup to be held at Lang Lang this weekend are now available here.

Fields for the supporting stakes to be held on Sunday 19th August are also now available here.

Noting the consolation events, Waterloo Plate (DFC), Waterloo Purse (DSC) and GOTBA Challenge (DTC) will be determined once known and conducted on Saturday and/or Sunday (subject to Stewards decision).
 

NATIONAL RULE CHANGES EFFECTIVE FROM 22 AUGUST 2018

15/08/2018
Please note, amendments to the following national rules will take effect in Victoria from 22 August 2018:

• GAR 1 - Definition of Prohibited Substances 
• GAR 1 - Norethisterone Exemption
• GAR 21A - National Ban on Consecutive Days Racing
• GAR 79A - Out of Competition Testing
• GAR 83A - Restrictions on Treatment Prior to Racing
• GAR 84A - Treatment Record Requirements

Please click here for further information.

SALE TRACK HARROWED - WEDNESDAY 15TH AUGUST

15/08/2018
Please note that the Sale track was medium harrowed on Wednesday 15th August. 

AGED PRIZE MONEY MEETINGS - AUGUST 2018.

15/08/2018

These APM meetings focus only on the actual greyhound's current APM value, with greyhounds selected to race against greyhounds of a similar value.

Greyhounds that are drawn as a Reserve in a higher level event will also be listed as a runner in the next level event, and if required will be drawn into the higher level race (in a similar fashion to being a reserve in a final and also drawn into another race).

'Open APM meetings' also apply a '50% rule' which for greyhounds with three (3) or more wins (ie. Grade 5 or better), the highest APM greyhound will only be drawn if the eighth highest greyhound's APM value is at least 50% of the top greyhound.

New race grades are applied as follows:

MAPM - For Maidens;
7APM - For Grade 7 (1 win) greyhounds;
6APM - For Grade 6 (2 win) greyhounds;
RWAPM - For any grade of greyhound that has won the number of races required;
APM - For Grade 5 or better greyhounds. 

APM meetings in August:

Sandown (SAP) - Sunday 19th August (Prov. Full Stakes) - Open APM - noms close Wednesday 15th August @ 10:00 am;
Ballarat - Monday 20th August (Prov. Half Stakes) - $1,500 APM Limit - noms close Thursday 16th August @ 8:00 am;
Ballarat - Thursday 23rd August (Prov. Full Stakes) - Open APM - noms close Monday 20th August @ 11:00 am;
Sandown (SAP) - Sunday 26th August (Prov. Full Stakes) - Open APM - noms close Wednesday 22nd August @ 10:00 am;
Warragul - Thursday 30th August (Prov. Half Stakes) - $2,000 APM Limit - noms close Monday 27th August @ 9:00 am;
Geelong - Thursday 30th August (Prov. Full Stakes) - Open APM - noms close Monday 27th August @ 11:00 am.   

For further information please refer to the previously posted story on the GRV website and page 22 of the Grading Guidelines.

LANG LANG COURSING - 18TH & 19TH AUGUST - NOMINATION INFORMATION

14/08/2018

Please note the below information when nominating for the upcoming events at Lang Lang on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th August.

Saturday 18th August -
Waterloo Cup - For 64 All Aged Greyhounds. Preference given to greyhounds with previous coursing form. Trainers must nominate for the Cup on Saturday 18th August - all eligible nominations submitted for Saturday's meeting will be included. 

Waterloo Plate (for greyhounds defeated first course) & Waterloo Purse (for greyhounds defeated second course) consolation events will also commence on this Saturday. No other support stakes will be programmed on Saturday.

Sunday 19th August -
Veterans All Aged Stake - Greyhounds must be 4 years or more at the close of nominations. Trainers must nominate for the All Aged Stake on Sunday 19th August. Preference given to the oldest greyhounds with previous Coursing form.
 
Continuation of the Waterloo Cup, Waterloo Plate & Waterloo Purse will also be held on Sunday as well as GOTBA Challenge Consolation event plus Maiden and Puppy events, dependent on nominations.

Nominations for both meetings close on Thursday 16th August at 8:30am.

HORSHAM - TRIAL UPDATE

14/08/2018
Reminder: Saturday Arm Trial Sessions will resume Saturday, August 18th.

9am first trial until completion.

Please contact the club for further information on 5382 4329

GREYHOUND INJURY MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP WITH DR CHRIS BOEMO

13/08/2018

GRV is pleased to offer registered participants, a series of practical workshops covering Injury Identification and First Aid in partnership with Dr Chris Boemo. They are free of charge  with lunch provided. Participants will be provided with some useful resources to take away. Numbers are limited to 15 people per workshop, and will be held at the following locations: 

Shepparton Wednesday 26 September 2018, 4.30pm-9.00pm
Meadows Thursday 27 September 2018, 10.00am - 3.00pm
Warragul Wednesday 3 October 2018, 10.00am - 3.00pm
Cranbourne Friday 16 November 2018, 10.00am - 3.00pm
Bendigo Monday 19 November 2018, 10.00am - 3.00pm 
Warrnambool Friday 23 November 2018, 10.00am - 3.00pm 
Geelong Thursday 29 November 2018, 10.00am - 3.00pm 

With a focus on practical application, the workshops will assist participants in identifying, preventing and treating injuries or illnesses that can impact on a greyhound’s ability to get to the race track and successfully race. The workshops will begin by establishing a baseline healthy greyhound, before identifying both the physical and behavioural changes that can be indicative of an illness or injury. Following this, some key principles of preventative health will be discussed. This will include topics such as the impact of feeding regimens, vaccinations, and exercise on the racing greyhound. The final topic will assist participants with the examination and treatment of their greyhounds, with a focus on areas such as bandaging techniques for soft tissue injury and fracture support, and exercise rehabilitation techniques and the overall management of injuries. Given the practical nature of the workshops, participants will be encouraged to bring their own greyhounds. 

To book yourself into a session, contact GRV on (03) 8329 1118 or email welfare@grv.org.au

You can check out our video series on First Aid for Greyhounds with Dr Chris Boemo at https://greyhoundcare.grv.org.au/video-archive/

CRANBOURNE GRC - TRIAL UPDATE MONDAY AUGUST 20TH & TUESDAY AUGUST 21ST

13/08/2018
Please be advised the afternoon Arm trials and evening Pen trials scheduled for Monday, August 20th have been transferred to Tuesday, August 21st due to a Harness meeting.

Arm trials will be conducted between 12 and 3pm with Pen trials commencing from 3:30pm.

Please contact the club for further information.

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