GRV’s 2021 Chase for Charity program was launched today with exciting news that two charities will join the competition for the first time. Louise Martin, GRV’s GM Strategic Communication & Marketing, announced that McAuley Foundation and Time 2 Talk would be beneficiaries of the competition this year, along with Ronald McDonald House. Louise said that like Ronald McDonald House, the two new charities were close to her heart. “Danny Frawley was a dear friend. I worked with him at the Department of Justice through the (AFL) Coaches Association. We’re working…
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COUNT ON ‘CHRISTO’
The Watchdog is tipping a perennial group race finalist will be back on the ‘dais’. In fact, he’s a six-time G1 finalist who has notched eight wins from 20 starts over 525m at The Meadows. And he’s won four times in five starts (80%) from Box 3. So, who is this class act and powerhouse sprinter? You’ll find out by clicking on today’s ‘Daily Mail’.
Tassie star shines at Shepparton
An unofficial record-breaking trial will ensure Tasmanian superstar Wynburn Sheean creates huge interest when he makes his mainland debut in Monday night’s Group 2 Shepparton Cup heats (450m). The winner of 18 of his 22 starts, highlighted by the Group 2 Launceston Cup and Group 3 Devonport Chase, Wynburn Sheean set tongues wagging with a sensational 24.763sec trial at Shepparton last Saturday. His time eclipsed G1 Melbourne Cup hero Hard Style Rico’s track record 24.768sec established in last year’s Cup heats. “We didn’t expect him to do that,” trainer Ben…
All-stars align for Shepparton Cup heats
Tonight’s Group 2 CKH Painting Shepparton Cup heats (450m) are laden with class – a cavalcade of stars with imposing ‘black type’ CVs. Five heats will be decided, with the winners and three fastest second placegetters progressing to the $47,000 to-the-winner final on Saturday night. TAB’s ‘All In’ betting for the final sees resuming champ Catch The Thief at $5, followed by powerhouse Equalizer and ‘ultimate professional’ Tiggerlong Tonk both at $6. And plenty of X-factor comes from Tasmanian superstar WYNBURN SHEEAN, who recently broke Shepparton’s 450m track record in…
DUKEDOM?
The Watchdog is tipping the ‘Duke’ to rule in a G2 Shepparton Cup heat upset! But this noble sprinter faces an elusive and resuming ‘Thief’, who is a three-time G1 finalist, and an Apple Isle idol who has won 13 of his past 14 starts (93%). It’s sure to be a ‘right royal’ affair… Click on today’s ‘Daily Mail’ to get the latest.
Adonis’ ‘Trewly’ tough task
Aston Adonis is enjoying a career-best patch of form, but veteran trainer Dennis Trewin says he’s up against it in the $10,000 to-the-winner GRV Vic Bred Series (1-4 Wins) final (525m) at The Meadows on Saturday night. With partner Tina Womann, Lara-based Trewin has scaled greyhound racing’s heights with the likes of Group 1 winners Trewly Special and Trew Millions, but it’s fair to say he doesn’t hold any lofty ambitions for Aston Adonis. “He might be worth putting in exotics, but I reckon he’s got two chances of winning…
INVICTUS ‘GAMES’
Form expert The Watchdog is confident a youthful ‘Rising’ star can ‘conquer’ an evergreen ‘Speed’ machine. The spirited youngster has won four races from five starts, while the veteran flier has won 42 races. Who will win this inspirational clash? Click on today’s ‘Daily Mail’ to find out more.
Anxious Alan encouraging greyhound fans to dig deep
A nervous GRV CEO Alan Clayton (pictured above) will put his fears aside as he takes to Neil’s Wheel this Friday to help raise funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital’s Good Friday Appeal. Alan, who has a fear of heights, will be joining GRV Chair Peita Duncan and Melbourne Storm superstar and greyhound racing enthusiast Ryan Papenhuyzen on the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel from 8.30am on Friday morning. The Neil’s Wheel promotion – hosted by 3AW talkback host Neil Mitchell – has become a staple in fundraising efforts for the…
Baba keeps on running to Murray Bridge
After 102 starts Run Baba Run will be chasing the biggest win of her career on Sunday night when she exits box one in the Listed Murray Bridge Cup (455m). Brookfield owner/trainer/breeder Jeff Galea has certainly unlocked the key to longevity, with Run Baba Run’s mother, Little Pookie, having raced a remarkable 170 times, and he’s hoping his newest centurion is a long way from finished. “Run Baba Run has earned $110,000 and hasn’t won a good race,” Galea said. “I’m trying for 200 starts but I’m crossing the fingers…
Glowing tributes for coursing stalwart Gary Brett
The greyhound industry is mourning the passing of coursing stalwart Gary Brett, aged 61. Gary was widely hailed as one of the best coursing ‘slippers’ of his era. He was also revered at the Melton Coursing Club where he served as president for several years. NCAV president Peter Craig said Gary “loved coursing and was tremendous with the dogs. He was so skilled, and during the past couple of decades would certainly be one of our finest slippers.” Peter added that Gary even slipped at Healesville coursing meetings when it…