Author: Editor BOAY

A rising star, with the upcoming Shepparton Cup in his sights, meets a tyro who appears headed along the same path. The Watchdog says he’s an enormous talent… He’s won five of his past six starts (83%) and four from five (80%) exiting from Box 8. But who will be doing the ‘interrogating’? All will be revealed by clicking on today’s ‘Daily Mail’.

Anyone that has spent some time at a GAP activation over the last few years will know Roz Russell and Jimmy. They’ve been diligently and enthusiastically turning up to events all over the state to talk to people about the joy of owning greyhounds, often spending hours in the car from Shepparton just to spread the good word. Although Roz had the opportunity to get involved with greyhounds in her childhood home in Wollongong, where she lived a few minutes from the Bulli greyhound track, she admits she never went…

GRV has undertaken a review of the Breeding Exemption Application Form and released a new form which includes Code of Practice requirements. The new form will be compulsory from 1 June 2021.

The Watchdog expects it’ll be ‘plain sailing’ for an emerging talent. He’s only had four starts but ‘floated’ to a sizzling 24.94sec (Best) win last week at Ballarat. Will he be at ‘full mast’ again? Find out by clicking on today’s ‘Daily Mail’.

Magical stayer Houdini Boy has pulled off some miraculous ‘escapes’. But a return to racing would be his greatest! Houdini Boy underwent surgery to repair a fractured right hock on Monday and his trainer Kel Greenough provided the following post-op report: “He had two screws inserted into his hock and he’s most unlikely to race again. It’s not good for us, but that’s life. You’ve just got to move on.” However, as the adage goes, ‘where there’s hope there’s life’. Thus, Greenough is not totally ruling out a possible comeback.…

Champion chaser Shima Shine appears poised to further cement his status as Victoria’s premier greyhound sprinter in Saturday night’s $67,000 Group 2 CHS Group Horsham Cup Final (485m). After producing a devastating run in his heat on Friday when lowering Orson’s Allen’s track record by a whopping 1.5 lengths with a 26.79sec gallop, the son of Barcia Bale and Shima Song opened up a $1.50 favourite with tab.com.au after drawing Box 7. While Shima Shine, a dual Group 1 winner and multiple track record holder, is clearly the greyhound to…

GRV is seeking expressions of interest from persons interested in joining GRV’s Industry Consultative Group (ICG) in 2021. The ICG was established in February 2016 to provide independent advice and assistance to the GRV Board on issues of significance affecting the sport of greyhound racing. The Board regards the ICG as a key means of consulting with the broader industry and receiving advice on current issues. The ICG comprises of 10-12 industry representatives selected by the Board. Meetings are chaired by Board Deputy Chair Greg Miller who updates the full…

The Watchdog hasn’t rushed in ‘Blind’. The form expert has seen the light, and selected a provincial star who is ‘G1 buttered’ on both sides. But she’ll need to have her eyes wide open to topple another country topliner and a track specialist. Want more on The Watchdog’s ‘Blind’ ambition? Simply click on today’s ‘Daily Mail’.

Has the great Houdini Boy performed his last racing act? Sadly, the star stayer suffered a possible career-ending hock injury in the Group 1 Fanta Bale Super Stayers final (725m) at The Meadows on Saturday night. Houdini Boy, who was a $1.90 favourite in the event, had moved into third position and in sight of leader Zack Monelli when he faltered on the third turn. He was scheduled to undergo surgery today to repair the hock. “We’ll know more about things following the operation,” Pearcedale trainer Kel Greenough said. “But…

Heat 1 of the Shepparton Classic is a race for the swift… And that’s obviously influenced The Watchdog’s thinking. The form expert has opted for a sprinter that goes like a ‘Flash’ of lightning! And he’ll need to, as he’s opposed to a few will-o’-the-wisps. Who wins this ‘speed of light’ clash? Get the inside oil by clicking on today’s ‘Daily Mail’