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Greyhound Racing Victoria Rules

The greyhound racing industry in Victoria is governed by Local and National Rules of Racing.

Once they have been adopted by a resolution of the GRV Board, the National Rules, known as Greyhounds Australasia Rules (GARs), form part of the Local Rules. In the event of any conflict between any provisions of the Local Rules and the GARs, or other rules such as the Plumpton Coursing Rules, the Local Rules prevail.

Greyhound Racing Victoria Rules:

  • Local Racing Rules
    effective 1 July 2023 (PDF)
    • New Local Rule – Preferential box draws (Page 23)
    • Amendment of Local Rule – Definition of presentation (Page 25)
    • New Local Rule(s) – Fines and debts (Page 32)
  • New Local Rule – Frequency of starts (Page 19)
    effective 1 October 2023 (PDF)
  • Plumpton Coursing Rules
    effective 1 October 2023 (PDF)
  • Betting and Bookmakers Rules
    effective 1 October 2017 (PDF)
  • National Racing Rules
    effective 30 April 2023

Archived Rules:

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New Rules: Related Documents

  • Rule Updates: FAQs (PDF)
  • Animal Welfare Rules: Exports FAQs (PDF)
  • Greyhound Retirement Process Checklist (DOCx)
  • ‘Fit and Proper Person’ Registration Requirement (PDF)
  • Greyhound syndicates – Information sheet (DOCx)

Related Policies & Guidance:

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Box Draw Report:

  • An independent report into the integrity of GRV’s Box Draw processes was finalised in February 2023. Read the report here
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