Greyhound News

• 14.06.2019

  Greyhound Kennel Facility Request for EOI

  This Request for Expression of Interest will consider whether an acceptable opportunity exists for Tasracing to purchase an existing kennel facility suitable for the Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP). About the…

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• 31.05.2019

  GOTY Panel 2019

  GOTY Panel 2019

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• 28.05.2019

  Greyhound Policy Manual amended

  Policy Manual Amended The Greyhound Policy Manual has been updated with amended Minimum Nominations Policy, Race Programming Policy and Additional Races Policy. The changes to these policies have been previously…

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• 23.05.2019

  Greyhound programming update

  The Programming Sub Committee at its meeting on 28 February reviewed the Minimum Nominations policy. Tasracing has reviewed the recommendations of the Sub Committee and have amended the policy with…

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• 03.05.2019

  GAP facility review

  Tasracing has reviewed the options to deliver a dedicated GAP facility and determined that the purchase of an existing kennel facility will deliver the quickest, functional and cost-effective outcome for…

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• 15.04.2019

  Race Change – Launceston 29 April 2019

  Due to the loss of the sponsor, the Dennis Thomas/Knockie’s Jet Memorial has been renamed the Mowbray Distance Cup and will carry a reduced stake of $2205 to the winner….

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• 11.04.2019

  McKenney back on board with GAP National day

  The success of the inaugural GAP National Adoption Day last year has encouraged its ambassador Todd McKenney to front the 2019 campaign. McKenney, a star of stage, radio and screen,…

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• 05.04.2019

  Vale Denise Fysh an icon of Tasmanian greyhound racing

  The Tasmanian greyhound industry is in mourning over the death of Hobart Greyhound Racing Club chairwoman Denise Fysh who lost her long battle with cancer in the early hours of…

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• 19.03.2019

  Greyhound Policy Manual Updated

  Policy Manual Amended Tasracing has adopted a Greyhound Recovery Rebate Scheme policy effective from 1 March 2019. The scheme is similar to those run interstate and assists owners with the…

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• 05.02.2019

  Launceston Cup 2019 – Top four seeds

  The Office of Racing Integrity Grading Panel has determined the top four seeds for the 2019 Group Two Launceston Cup. In alphabetical order, the seeded greyhounds are: CORYKODI – Winner…

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• 10.01.2019

  Hobart Meeting On Friday 18 January 2019 Cancelled

  Due to only five heats of the Maiden Thousand Series being required, these heats will be conducted at the Hobart Greyhound Racing Club’s meeting on Thursday 17 January 2019. 11…

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• 18.12.2018

  Muzzle-free future for accredited greyhounds

  From today, greyhounds who have been accredited through either the Greyhound Adoption Program or Brightside Farm Sanctuary can go muzzle-free in public. Greyhounds can be wonderful, placid pets, and we…

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• 05.12.2018

  Greyhound rules and policies updated

  Participants are advised that the National Rules, Local Rules and Policy Manual have been amended effective from 1 January 2019. The following National Rules have been amended: GAR 1 –…

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• 05.12.2018

  Greyhound programming update

  The Programming Sub Committee at its meeting in November reviewed the Minimum Nominations policy in respect to the minimum number of nominations required for a Grade 1, a Grade 2…

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• 16.11.2018

  Greyhound dress code policy amendment

  Following discussions at the Greyhound Reference Group meeting and on the recommendation of the GRG, the Dress Code Policy has been amended. Clause 2.1.4 requiring white shirts, blouses and outer…

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• 17.10.2018

  Greyhound programming update

  The Programming Sub Committee at its meeting in August reviewed the Race Programming policy in respect to Masters Races. Tasracing has approved the recommendation of the Sub Committee that the…

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• 10.10.2018

  Greyhound Code Funding Allocation 2018-19

  Tasracing, in conjunction with the Greyhound Reference Group is pleased to announce that as from 1 November 2018 the Code Funding Allocation for 2018/19 will be implemented resulting in the…

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• 05.09.2018

  Greyhound of the Year panel announced

  The appointment of the five-panel members who will select the 2018 Tasmanian Greyhound of the Year has now been finalised. This panel will determine the greyhound to be named as…

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• 31.08.2018

  Breeding Unit Scam Alert

  Breeding Unit Scam Alert It has come to Greyhound Australasia’s attention that participants are being deceived in to purchasing breeding units (frozen semen vials) that do not exist. This fraud…

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• 31.07.2018

  Policy Manual Amended

  The Greyhound Policy Manual has been updated with amendments to the Feature Events policy. The amendments are effective from 13 August 2018. An updated copy of the Policy Manual is…

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