Author: Editor BOAY

Tony Duncan has been given just six months to live after making the agonising decision to cease chemotherapy treatment for cancer, but the Harston (near Shepparton) owner/trainer/breeder has chosen to enjoy every precious moment he has left. Greyhound racing and in particular Duncan’s home-bred rising star All Inn Billy, which is chasing a hat-trick at The Meadows in Saturday night’s Glenroy RSL FFA over 525m (Race 8 at 9.13pm), is going to be a huge part of that. “I’ve gone off chemo and they’ve given me six months but I’m…

GRV is pleased to announce that all Preference to Maiden, Grade 7 & Grade 6 race meetings conducted during May and June this year have been increased to full provincial stakes prize money. A total of 11 Preference to Maiden, Grade 7 & Grade 6 meetings will be held at the following venues throughout the designated two-month period. They are as follows: Warragul – Saturday 1 May (Twilight) Geelong – Tuesday 4 May (Twilight) Cranbourne – Saturday 8 May (Morning) Bendigo – Wednesday 12 May (Twilight) Shepparton – Thursday 20 May (Day) Warragul…

The very meaning of the word grudge implies feelings of ill will, or resentment, and is a rather peculiar name, for a racing greyhound. However, the Theo Van Taarling-prepared racer who is known to punters as Grudge is an extremely lovable, honest hound who certainly does not exhibit any unsociable characteristics. Grudge (Black Magic Opal x Captivating) does have a much more cordial kennel name, that being simply Bob, and his recent victory, at start number 100, gave greyhound trainer Van Taarling and his family a huge thrill, along with…

Greyhound racing’s new VicBred Pink Diamond series is just around the corner, with now being the perfect time for trainers to start their planning. Around $790,000 in prize money and breeder bonuses will be spread across three exciting nights of racing at five provincial venues. Night 1: Pink Diamond HeatsThursday 10 June> Warragul (twilight)> Ballarat (night) Night 2: Pink Diamond HeatsFriday 11 June> Shepparton (twilight)> Geelong (night) Night 3: Pink Diamond FinalsFriday 18 June> Bendigo (night) The Pink Diamond series is open exclusively to greyhounds bred in Victoria, and with…

Victorian star Tiggerlong Tonk finally broke his Group 1 hoodoo with a thrilling last-gasp victory in the Sky Racing Perth Cup Final (520m) at Cannington on Saturday night. It was Tiggerlong Tonk’s tenth appearance in a G1 event but the wait was worth it for an emotional Correy Grenfell, with the 27-year-old Anakie trainer winning the Perth Cup for the second time in three years. Grenfell’s 2018/19 Australian Greyhound of the Year Orson Allen also opened his G1 account when winning the 2019 Perth Cup. “We’re relieved,” said Grenfell, moments…

They’re saving the best for last at Sandown Park today. The clash between top prospects Jarick Bale and Wedding Or Baby in Race 12 will be a cracker! The Watchdog rates Jarick Bale a “star in the making”. He’s won five of his past eight starts. “Three starts back he announced his arrival on the big stage when he ‘blew up the clock’ in a blinding 29.09sec at Sale,” he said. However, the expert form analyst also has a high opinion of “likely pacesetter and obvious danger” Wedding Or Baby.…

Wangaratta’s Ian Beattie rode trackwork for 16 years before quitting the thoroughbred industry to pursue other interests. He’s now training greyhounds – and couldn’t be happier! After meeting up with greyhound trainers Jason Whybrow and Nicole Lummas – who he can’t thank enough – Beattie has the very first greyhound he has trained – Blackpool Astro – in the Greyhound Clubs Victoria final (350m) – Race 6, 12.19pm – at Healesville on Sunday. Blackpool Astro has won his past four starts – including his past three under Beattie’s guidance, after returning…

Essendon won’t be the only ones ‘striving for glory and fame’ tonight. But will Brisbane be ‘tamed’ by today’s AFL/Greys offer from TAB? The betting giant anticipates Bombers’ supporters will ‘blitz’ a $5.00 quote for Essendon to lose by 24pts or less (or even win) against the Lions and two-time G1 finalist Equalizer notching his fifth win from nine starts over 525m at The Meadows. The Bombers – who went down to the Sydney Swans by 3pts last week – are 12th on the AFL ladder with one win from…