Author: Editor BOAY

Daily Mail: ‘Rocket’ set to launch at Warragul

Editor BOAY

Prolific winner Rocket Boy – victorious in four of his last six races – lines up against fellow veteran Nicholas Rose in a 400m Special Event at Warragul tonight. Gold Driller, Pink Diamond finalist Throw Caution, Mr. Neo and Disorientated battle in an extremely competitive 400m Free For All, while Jefferson County headlines a 460m Grade 5 heat. Shepparton Classic finalist Orson Thunder, Hendrik Bale, and litter brothers Archie’s Entity and Joe’s Entity are all expected to boost their respective records this evening. Dual G2 finalist Benchester and the in-form…

Rhino leads Victorian Egg charge

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The absence of retired superstar Aston Rupee didn’t stop Victorians featuring prominently in the Group 1 Golden Easter Egg heats in Sydney on Saturday night, with rampaging surprise packet Handsome Rhino leading the charge. Victorians won three of the ten heats; Handsome Rhino (29.73sec), Idolize (29.82sec) and Equalizer (29.85sec). St Albans trainer Paul Galea had a dream result with his first ever runner at Wentworth Park, as Handsome Rhino, one of only three greyhounds Galea trains, clocked the second fastest time, behind NSW’s She’s A Pearl’s 29.47sec. “I never thought…

Daily Mail: ‘Slats’ to scorch Healesville again

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Dr. Slats is expected to win at Healesville for the third straight Sunday despite facing G3 finalist Smart As Jack and the in-form Hugo in a 350m Free For All. G2 finalist Hazey Roy, G3 placegetter Paddy’s Marvel, the red-hot Slingshot Reaper and Trickity Click clash in a 300m Free For All, while Zachary is searching for three straight wins. G1 Rookie Rebel runner-up Aston Ulysses headlines a Mixed 4/5 595m race at Sandown Park this afternoon, while promising chasers Rio Bhodi and Kung Pow Kevin are in action. Elmo…

The Chase is back on

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GRV’s Chase for Charity is underway again in 2022 with three wonderful charities set to share in some serious fundraising dollars as part of SEN’s Off The Bench radio show on Saturday mornings. Ronald McDonald House, Victorian Men’s Shed Association of Victoria and McAuley House are on board as Craig Hutchison (Hutchy), Liam Pickering (Pickers) and GRV each place a $500 bet on a greyhound every weekend during the AFL season, with all winnings to go to their respective charities. GRV Chair Peita Duncan caught up with Pickers and Sam…

Daily Mail: ‘Amron’ aiming to stay unbeaten

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Premier Racing at The Meadows tonight features Amron Boy aiming to stay unbeaten after five starts in his first race away from Sandown Park in a Mixed 4/5 525m event. Group-class performers Keep It Black, Barooga Smoke (won two Group 3s) and Compliance, plus Horsham 485m track record holder Soda Titan, battle in a Mixed 3/4 525m race. G1 finalist Fernando’s Quest and G2 winner Hill Top Jack clash in a Mixed 4/5 600m race, in-form chasers Bell Burner and Golden Quest duel in a Mixed 4/5 725m event, and…

Vale Grahame “Joe” Connell

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The Shepparton greyhound racing community lost a popular stalwart with the recent passing of Grahame “Joe” Connell. Grahame, who passed away on March 10, aged 84, and wife Wendy were highly regarded for their breeding and racing prowess, enjoying homegrown success with their ‘Clovalley’ greyhounds. “Dad was a friend to everybody; he couldn’t do enough to help other people,” said daughter Tammy. “Greyhound racing was a huge part of his life. “After he married Mum in 1983, they moved from Broadford to Harston, built new kennels and turned it into…

Important update on the management of abuse allegations and victim support services

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GRV, Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) and Racing Victoria (RV), the Controlling Bodies of the Victorian Racing Industry (VRI), have engaged with the Office of the Racing Integrity Commissioner (ORIC) to pro-actively request an independent review into the current processes for the handling of physical or sexual abuse, assault or harassment-based allegations across the VRI, informed by an understanding of the experiences of complainants. The Controlling Bodies have become aware of historical allegations of physical and sexual assaults by individuals that were, at the time of the alleged conduct, participants within…

Traralgon reopening to remain on hold as works continue

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Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club will be closed until 11 April at this stage as work continues to resolve issues with its Safe Chase lure system. As already announced there will be no racing at Traralgon this Saturday. Monday’s meeting will be moved to Sale and to be run at Level 2 prize money with preferences to maidens and Grade 6 & 7 greyhounds. Grade 5 or above will be non-penalty. GRV apologises for any inconvenience caused and will continue to keep participants updated. Replacement meetings will be announced over the…

Idolize an Easter ‘Golden Girl’

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After Idolize set Wentworth Park alight during the Group 1 National Futurity series in January, great anticipation surrounds the brilliant Victorian speedster’s return to Sydney for Saturday night’s G1 Golden Easter Egg heats. Idolize was a flying all-the-way winner of the female-only Futurity, defeating litter sister Chic in 29.80sec to hand Devon Meadows trainer Peter Presutto an unforgettable G1 quinella. Winner of 12 of her 22 starts, Idolize, a January ’20 daughter of My Redeemer and Hightan, also won the G2 Laurels at Sandown Park last December. Since then, Idolize…