CEO Monthly Update August 2020
Welcome to the August issue of Greyhound Monthly Victoria. This time of the year is usually one of the quieter periods for our sport but much has been happening lately
CEO Monthly Update July 2020
As the 2019-20 financial year ends, I would like to take this opportunity to update you all on how our sport has been travelling over the past 12 months.
CEO Monthly Update June 2020
It has been another busy month on the track with highlights including the Warrnambool Cup and the Sandown May Carnival along with a full calendar of regular race meetings.
Participant Support Line now active
GRV is committed to providing support to enable participants to achieve positive, effective and productive outcomes.
CEO Monthly Update May 2020
I am very pleased to report that greyhound racing continues to perform strongly in Victoria and that we have been able to maintain, and even add to, our regular racing calendar, which is indeed a privilege for which we should all be collectively grateful.
A trainer’s advice on canine gastro
Australian greyhound racing has this year experienced one of the most contagious strains of canine gastroenteritis in memory.
CEO Monthly Update April 2020
GRV’s paramount responsibility is the health, safety and welfare of all Victorian participants and their greyhounds and of our clubs and our staff. However, we also recognise that greyhound racing provides jobs, income and markets for thousands of people and many businesses across the State.
GRV ALERT: Canine Infectious Gastroenteritis update
There continues to be a number of new cases of gastroenteritis reported around mainland Australia including Victoria, however the majority of the initial Victorian cases are now returning back into the racing population.
GRV ALERT: GRSA TEMPORARILY SUSPENDS NOMINATIONS OF VICTORIAN TRAINED GREYHOUNDS
Victorian trainers should note that Greyhound Racing South Australia (GRSA) has temporarily suspended the taking of nominations for greyhounds from Victorian trainers until further notice. This action is aimed at limiting the spread of the current canine gastroenteritis outbreak.
GRV ALERT: DECOY COVERS
GRV advises that it is providing each of its racetracks with 12 synthetic covers which are to be used on the decoy lures in the catching pen during a race meeting.