GRV WORKSHOP – CHALLENGES TO RE-HOMING AND TIPS FOR SUCCESS

26/03/2019

GRV is excited to announce that from April, a limited number of workshops on Tips for Rehoming Success will be delivered at several clubs by senior behaviourist, Di Rayment from GAP.

These practical workshops will provide a great opportunity to grow skills and knowledge on what participants can do to maximise the chances of their greyhound being rehomed, once the big decision to retire a greyhound has been made.   

The workshop will include both a presentation and a hands-on component, so participants are encouraged to bring a greyhound.

Catering will be provided.

The workshop schedule is as follows:

Sandown Park – April 5, 10am-1:30pm CLICK HERE TO BOOK

Shepparton – May 3, 4.30pm-8pm CLICK HERE TO BOOK

The Meadows – June 6, 10am-1:30pm CLICK HERE TO BOOK

For any further information, call 8329 1118 or email welfare@grv.org.au

NOMINATIONS EXTENDED - GEELONG FRIDAY MARCH 29TH

26/03/2019
Due to a lack of nominations, (66) nominations for the Geelong (Night) meeting on Friday, March 29th have been extended.

Nominations will now close tomorrow, Wednesday, March 27th at 8am.

Advertised Events: Maiden 460m Heats & Grade 5 400m (Bitches Only) (2 Races)

LEVEL 3 UNPLACED PRIZEMONEY - COMMENCES APRIL 1

26/03/2019
Please note that greyhounds that run unplaced at all level 3 meetings from April 1 to June 30 will receive $50. A level 3 meeting is any race meeting conducted for half stakes. 

For the full media release please click here.

2019 LAUNCHING PAD NOMINATIONS

25/03/2019
Please note that nominations for the 2019 Launching Pad series close at 8am on Tuesday 2nd April 2019. Nominations must be submitted via Sandown Greyhound Racing Club by calling (03) 9546 9511.

For further information please click here.

SALE TRIAL INFORMATION - SATURDAY 30TH MARCH

25/03/2019
Please note NO TRIALS will be held at Sale GRC on Saturday 30th March due to an equestrian event. The club apologises for any inconvenience. 

DOG FOOD FORMULA MAY CONTAIN CAFFEINE

22/03/2019
Participants need to be aware that CopRice Working Dog Formula, or any other product which has green tea listed as an ingredient, may contain caffeine.
Participants should ensure racing greyhounds do not consume these products for at least 72 hours before their nominated race.
GRV is investigating how, and at what level, these products may impact on racing greyhounds and will update participants and clubs as we know more.

For more information visit http://www.grv.org.au/news/2019/03/21/dog-food-formula-may-contain-caffeine/

HEALESVILLE GRA - HALF FIELD TRIALS ONLY SUNDAY MARCH 24TH

22/03/2019
Please be advised Healesville will be conducting 1/2 FIELD TRIALS ONLY at the conclusion of Sunday's race meeting.

This will assist trainers with preparation of their greyhounds for the upcoming GRV Vic Bred Maiden Series on Sunday, March 31st and Sunday, April 7th.

NO solo trials will be conducted.

Trials can be booked via email healesville@grv.org.au or at the track on Sunday.

Please be advised club telephone lines are still down in the office.

BENDIGO GRA - PLANNED TRACK HARROW

22/03/2019
Trainers are advised that weather permitting the Bendigo track will be harrowed Sunday March 24. As a result there will be no education/puppy trials on Monday March 25.

MELTON SLIPPING TRACK UPDATE

22/03/2019
Please note that the water issues at the Melton Slipping track have now been rectified and the track is suitable for training purposes.  

2019 COURSING SEASON

22/03/2019
The 2019 coursing season commences on Sunday 7th April 2019 at Longwood with a catch on to coursing meeting and concludes with the Waterloo Cup on the 24th and 25th August 2019. 

Nominations for coursing meetings close at 8:30am on the Thursday prior to the meeting. For the 2019 Coursing season a Puppy is any greyhound (male or female) that is whelped on or after 01/03/2017.

For more information including access to the coursing calendar please click here. 

HOT WEATHER AFFECTED MEETING - SATURDAY 23 MARCH

22/03/2019

In accordance with the GRV Hot Weather Policy, the Meadows meeting for Saturday 23^rd March 2019 has been marked as ‘Hot Weather Affected’ due to the forecasted temperature of 32 degrees.

As a consequence:

1. Trainers may withdraw any of their greyhounds without penalty, prior to the appointed scratching time
2. The use of barking muzzles is prohibited for both travel and kennelling
3. Kennels will open 30 minutes earlier than normal
4. Kennel temperatures will be monitored and recorded
5. Cooling Vests will be available at the catching pen.

For detailed weather information, please use the following link: http://www.bom.gov.au/places/vic and enter the track location, then select the ‘Detailed 3-Hourly Forecast’ Option on the right-hand side of the page.

PRIZE MONEY REALLOCATED - 2018/19 RACING SEASON

21/03/2019
Prize money from cancelled race meetings over Summer and race meetings featuring fewer than 12 races will be reallocated to Victorian greyhound racing participants in a variety of initiatives.  

Among the initiatives to take place in the remainder of the 2018/19 financial year are:

• Greyhounds that run unplaced at all level 3 meetings from April 1 to June 30 will receive $50.
• Five Healesville meetings to be conducted at Full Stakes: April 28, May 12, May 26, June 9 and June 16.
• GRV Vic Bred Maiden series events from March 5 onwards will now pay $100 prize money for unplaced greyhounds (in both heats and finals) until the end of the current racing season on June 30. This $100 unplaced prize money will also apply to the three rounds of the Gold Rush Maiden Series conducted at Bendigo GRA in April 2019. 
• An additional set of Country Heats to a City Final have been added to all provincial during March and April. The finals will be conducted at Sandown (SAP) and The Meadows (MEP) for level 1 prize money.
  
  

For the full media release please click here

GEELONG GRC - OUTSIDE TRACK HARROW WEDNESDAY MARCH 20TH

21/03/2019
Please be advised the OUTSIDE track at Geelong was harrowed on Wednesday, March 20th

HOT WEATHER AFFECTED MEETING - FRIDAY 22 MARCH

21/03/2019

In accordance with the GRV Hot Weather Policy, the Bendigo meeting for Friday 22^nd March 2019 has been marked as ‘Hot Weather Affected’ due to the forecasted temperature of 32 degrees.

As a consequence:

1. Trainers may withdraw any of their greyhounds without penalty, prior to the appointed scratching time
2. The use of barking muzzles is prohibited for both travel and kennelling
3. Kennels will open 30 minutes earlier than normal
4. Kennel temperatures will be monitored and recorded
5. Cooling Vests will be available at the catching pen.

For detailed weather information, please use the following link: http://www.bom.gov.au/places/vicand enter the track location, then select the ‘Detailed 3-Hourly Forecast’ Option on the right-hand side of the page

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