LOCKDOWN 6.0 9 AUGUST - UPDATE TO GRV COVID PROTOCOLS

31/12/2021

LOCKDOWN 6.0 - COVID19 UPDATE 9 AUGUST 2021 - NO CHANGE TO CURRENT PROTOCOL 

Victorian greyhound racing will maintain its current status of allowing essential persons only on-course at ALL race meetings and trial sessions until further advice is received from the Chief Health Officer. The COVID Safe protocols will continue as per the below

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As from 8:00pm on 5 August 2021, as per the Victorian State Government announcement, GRV will maintain the current level of restrictions across Victoria. 

•             Essential persons only will be allowed on course at ALL Victorian greyhound race meetings.

•             Health screening / pre-entry temperature testing will continue

•             QR code sign in remains mandatory

•             Social distancing of 1.5 metres

The wearing of face masks is MANDATORY at all times at race meetings – inside and outside.

The Premier of Victoria’s statement in respect to the change in COVID restrictions can be located at – https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/seven-day-lockdown-keep-victorians-safe

GRV would like to remind participants of the confidential free-of-charge program for all participants – and their families – who wish to take advantage of psychological counselling services. Call confidentially on 1300 739 550 or follow this link for more info https://greyhoundcare.grv.org.au/greyhound-participant-support/

Stay Safe, Stay Aware, Stay Racing

SHEPPARTON TRIAL UPDATE

22/09/2021

Shepparton Greyhound Racing Club will be conducting Field trials ONLY following the race meetings on Thursday 23^rd and Saturday 25^th September.

NOMINATIONS EXTENDED – SALE SUNDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER

22/09/2021

Due to a lack of nominations (89), nominations for the Sale (Twilight) meeting for Sunday 26th September have been extended.

Nominations will now close today, Wednesday 22nd September at 2:00PM.

Advertised Events:
Yeats Printing Sale Sprint Championship 440 Heats
Restricted Win 440 (1-4 Wins)(Bitches Only)
Grade 5 No Penalty 440 (275+ Ranking)

NOMINATIONS EXTENDED - THE MEADOWS SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 25TH

22/09/2021
Due to a lack of nominations, (81) nominations for The Meadows (Twilight) meeting on Saturday, September 25th have been extended.

Nominations will now close today Wednesday, September 22nd at 1:30PM

NOMINATIONS EXTENDED – CRANBOURNE SATURDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER

22/09/2021

Due to a lack of nominations (73), nominations for the Cranbourne (Twilight) meeting for Saturday 25th September have been extended.

Nominations will now close today, Wednesday 22nd September at 1:00PM.

Advertised Events:
Grade 5 520 (Bitches ONLY)
Restricted Win 311 (1-3 Wins)(275+ Ranking)
Grade 5 520 No Penalty (275+ Ranking)

2021 BATTLER'S CUP CONDITIONS

22/09/2021
Please click here for 2021 Battler's Cup conditions.

AFL GRAND FINAL PUBLIC HOLIDAY GRADING SCHEDULE

21/09/2021
Please note that due to the AFL Grand Final Public Holiday on Friday 24th September, the following meetings have modified nomination close times: 

Shepparton - Race meeting to be held on Monday 27th September - Nominations close at 1:00pm on Thursday 23rd September. 

Healesville - Race meeting to be held on Tuesday 28th September - Nominations close at 1:30pm on Thursday 23rd September.
Geelong - Race meeting to be held on Tuesday 28th September - Nominations close at 2:00pm on Thursday 23rd September. 
Warrnambool - Race meeting to be held on Tuesday 28th September - Nominations close at 2:30pm on Thursday 23rd September. 
Warragul - Race meeting to be held on Tuesday 28th September - Nominations close at 3:00pm on Thursday 23rd September. 

Bendigo - Race meeting to be held on Wednesday 29th September - Nominations close at 8:00am on Monday 27th September. 

All other nomination close times remain unchanged. GRV phones lines will be open for scratchings only on Friday 24th September from 7:30am - 9:00am & 3:00pm - 4:30pm.

SHEPPARTON SATURDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER - FINISH ON LURE

21/09/2021
Please be advised the meeting at Shepparton on Saturday 25th September is a Finish on Lure meeting.

CRANBOURNE TRIALS

20/09/2021

Cranbourne wishes to advise that the time for the trial session on Thursday 23^rd September 2021 has been changed to 8.30am – 11am, due to Thoroughbred Racing commitments.
This will reduce the number of trials available on the day and bookings open 9am on Tuesday 21^st September via FastTrack.

PREFERENCE TO MAIDEN, GRADE 7 & GRADE 6 RACE MEETINGS - 1ST JULY TO 30TH SEPTEMBER

19/09/2021
Please note that preference to Maiden, Grade 7 & Grade 6 race meetings will return to level 3 prizemoney from 1st July 2021 to 30th September 2021. If Grade 5 or higher races are required at these meetings, bottom up grading will apply.

Field selection will be determined by the greyhounds current ranking as per the weighted points table and no order of entry rights will be applied. No reserves will be selected for bottom up graded races. Grade 5 or higher races at these meetings will be no-penalty.

GRASSROOTS REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

17/09/2021
Please note that the Grassroots Regional Sprint Championship box draw will be conducted when nominations for the Ballarat meeting close on Monday 20th September. 

Final Field:

Avenger Lass
Winlock Mungo
Parzival
All Inn Abby
Abby's Star
Bolt Out
Exclusively Mine
Migration

RES: Coco's Hot
RES: Silver Compass

Due to Sparkle Debacle being under penalty at the time of the Grassroots Regional Distance Championship box draw, a ballot was undertaken between the third place getters from Geelong and Warragul and Cayden Bale has been included as a reserve.

APPLICATIONS TO WITHDRAW OUTSIDE OF NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS

17/09/2021
GRV Stewards would like to remind participants that under the provisions of GAR 23, reasons for withdrawal are either injury, illness or seasonal condition. 

These types of withdrawals can be functioned directly through FastTrack by logging into your account>Actions on dog>Scratch Dog.

For withdrawals of any other reason, an application must be made to the Stewards Department. 

During normal office hours, applications for withdrawals (with Stewards Permission) can be facilitated by contacting the Stewards Department on (03) 8329 1100 or by email to stewardsadmin@grv.org.au.

On weekends, participants can speak with a Racing Services Officer for assistance between 7:30am - 9am & 3pm - 4:30pm.

For issues directly related to a weekend race meeting, participants should contact clubs direct at venue and request to speak to the Race Day Steward.

Alternatively, for functions that can be performed on the next business day after a weekend, participants can email stewardsadmin@grv.org.au 

SANDOWN PARK TRIALS - SAFECHASE LURE

17/09/2021
GRV in conjunction with Sandown GRC will use the Safechase Lure at trial sessions on the following dates: Wednesday 22nd September, Wednesday 29th September and Wednesday 6th October. 

As per normal procedure, trainers are able to provide their own lure arms.

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