Coursing has lost a loyal and dedicated servant with the passing of Martin ‘Marty’ Sait. Martin passed away on March 10 at 81 years of age. Known affectionately as ‘Marty’, he became synonymous with the Charlton Coursing Club over three decades and was recognised for his devotion to coursing when receiving the prestigious Noel Banks Medal in 2016. Martin filled the key positions of President, Secretary and Treasurer at the Charlton Coursing Club across many years and along with his brother, Vin, was credited with the Club’s longevity and success.…
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Tim’s sure thing at The Meadows
Punters searching for a winner at The Meadows on Saturday night can take one result to the bank. Tim Britton will prepare the winner of race 9, a 730m staying test at 9.22pm. The big question is, which of the young Lara trainer’s six runners will prevail? In remarkable circumstances for a ‘Premier’ city meeting, 33-year-old Britton, son of master distance conditioner Robert, will supply the entire field. “I’d probably lean towards the ones that have run the 730m before.” Sportsbet has marked Wheel And Go (box 1) as $2.40…
Dainton chasing Dubbo ‘Jackpot’
Group 1-winning trainer Glenn Dainton experienced the extreme highs and lows of racing in quick succession in last Saturday night’s semi-finals of the lucrative Country Classic (605m) at Dubbo. In the second of four semis, Dainton’s ‘second stringer’ Jackpot Joan ran second to book a berth in this Saturday’s $125,000 to-the-winner Classic Final, the world’s richest middle distance event. All eyes were then on Group 1 Rookie Rebel winner Dookie Devil, Jackpot Joan’s litter brother, in the third semi; however the $2.60 favourite sustained a hock injury behind fastest qualifier…
Chase For Charity is back in 2023!
By Andrew Holmes GRV, in partnership with Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) and their Off The Bench program, welcomes the annual Chase For Charity fundraising campaign back for another year and it all kicks off on Saturday, March 18. Chase For Charity is the cornerstone of the relationship between GRV & SEN and provides an opportunity for both organisations to come together and raise vital funds for three worthy and appreciative charities. In 2023, funds will be raised through Chase For Charity for Ronald McDonald House Charities (Vic/Tas), McAuley for Women…
Green Light On | Episode 119 – The Meadows form plus Samuel Webb
In this edition of Green Light On, James Van de Maat and Corey Smith preview Saturday night’s Premier Racing at The Meadows. James announces his Top 3 trainers in Victoria and he also catches up with Samuel Webb. greyhoundracingvic · Green Light On – Episode 119 – Top 3 Vic Trainers, Samuel Webb and the MGRA form 18/3 Don’t forget, you can listen to Green Light On every Thursday and Saturday on your favourite podcast app.
Thompson family’s ‘Uncommon’ double
Winning feature races is second nature to the Thompson family, but they entered unchartered territory – even by their lofty standards – on Saturday, celebrating an unforgettable dual code feature double. Amid scenes of high emotion, star young jockey Ben Thompson, son of champion trainer Jason and Melbourne Cup-winning wife Seona, steered Uncommon James to victory in the Oakleigh Plate at Sandown, his first Group 1 victory. “It’s not quite 48 hours since the race and it’s still very surreal,” Ben said on Monday afternoon. “I went out to The…
In case you missed it – Kelsey Bale, Wheel And Go and Xylan Bale
Form expert Dale Code has picked out a selection of runs from around Victoria that have caught the eye over the past fortnight. #1 KELSEY BALE (Box 4)Breeding: Jun ’20 Feral Franky x Ethla AllenTrainer: Daniel Gibbons, AvalonRecord: 54 starts 17-14-7 Dale says: Kelsey Bale almost produced a carbon copy of her win in the Group 3 Silver Bullet, which I consider the best win you could ever wish to see, in the Sportsbet Australian Cup Consolation. Considering the calibre of greyhounds she was giving a healthy start to in Amron Boy…
Neil’s Cruise for the Kids to set sail on Friday
By Andrew Holmes GRV is once again thrilled to participate in 3AW’s Neil’s Cruise For the Kids in support of the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. The 45-minute cruise sets off from Southbank at 8.30am on Friday, March 3 and leading the greyhound racing community contingent on the cruise will be GRV Chair, Peita Duncan, CEO Stuart Laing, Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club Manager Olivia Alcock and her Ballarat Greyhound Racing Club counterpart Jodie Faralla as well as GRV ambassador and Melbourne Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen. Three Good Friday race…
Flying Fernando!
“Evergreen warrior” Fernando Mick turned back the clock – joining exalted company – courtesy of his brilliant victory in the $458,500 Group 1 Sportsbet Australian Cup (525m) at The Meadows on Saturday night. The ageless star, which turned four on February 5 and was the oldest runner in the final, notched his second G1 success in exhilarating frontrunning fashion. Prepared by champion Lara trainer David Geall, Fernando Mick became only the fourth greyhound to complete the Australian Cup-Hobart Thousand double. He joined an illustrious list comprising Rookie Rebel, Benjamin John…
Gibbons grabs Super Stayers gold
Young Victorian training star and former pro wrestler Daniel Gibbons celebrated a Group 1 breakthrough when Ariarne Bale blitzed her rivals in the $160,500 Sportsbet Fanta Bale Super Stayers Final (730m) at The Meadows on Saturday night. After switching their sporting allegiances from wrestling to the racetrack, Gibbons, 34, and wife Rebecca endured a frustrating wait to claim their first Group trophy. The Avalon duo broke a well-documented hoodoo when Yahiro Bale, a Feral Franky x Dyna Zesty litter sister to Ariarne Bale, won the G3 SA Oaks last September.…