Author: Editor BOAY

It is with great disappointment that for the second year in succession the annual Ready 2 Race (R2R) Sales at the Bendigo greyhounds has been cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions. The Bendigo Greyhound Racing Association is extremely proud of its R2R event and as such the decision to cancel the event again this year has not been an easy one and has taken months of consideration of various factors. “It’s unfortunate to have to make the decision to cancel yet again however weighing up the pros and cons of the…

The culmination of the inaugural Grassroots Regional Championship series takes place tonight at Ballarat with the $10,000 finals for the sprinters (450m) and stayers (660m). The Watchdog has selected Avenger Lass (6 from 13 – 2 from 2 Box 8) to collect the $7,000 first prize in the Sprint Championship after winning the 450m Northern Region semi-final at Shepparton by over seven lengths. Bolt Out (2 of last 3) and Winlock Mungo (won last 2) are considered the biggest dangers after their semi-final victories at Geelong (Central) and Warrnambool (Western)…

Andrea Gurry’s keen eye for a bargain could return an almost immediate $7000 dividend when recent purchase Winlock Mungo contests the inaugural $10,000 Grassroots Regional Championship Final (450m) at Ballarat on Wednesday night. Gurry bought Winlock Mungo for just $3000 and the cut-price son of Premier Fantasy and Jacqui Blax is clearly enjoying the change of scenery, winning three of his seven starts for his new trainer, to boost his career record to 9 from 53. Andrea had noticed Winlock Mungo, which was previously trained by Mark Delbridge, perform impressively…

Jodi and has been involved in the Greyhound Adoption Program since her first adoption in 2006. In 2012 she began fostering, and her dedication is illustrated by the fact that she has, to date, helped to prepare an incredible 97 greyhounds to their retirement through her fostering contribution. On hearing of her award, Jodi was modest. “What an amazing surprise. I’m feeling really humble. Greyhounds been part of my life for many years. Everything I do with them I thoroughly enjoy.” “When my son, who is now 16, was about…

Cynthia O’Brien gained her owner/trainer/public trainer and breeder licence in 1975 and has been a driving force in the industry ever since. Born in Wangaratta, she was clearly a very keen sportsperson, spending much of her time playing netball and tennis. While greyhounds have always been in the background, she has also worked in administration for the Department of Education, Forestry Commission Victoria and Victoria Police. In 2003 she started her greyhound administration career at the Healesville Greyhound Association and went on to be the CEO of Canberra Greyhounds and…