Graeme Bate

Time to Buckle Up – It’s Tassie’s Australian Cup Duo

Unlike the Melbourne Cup where runners need to travel over for a prelude before getting a start, the Australian Cup gives all interstate dogs a...

Playing With Figures – Not Kindergarten Stuff

Confusion, guesswork, allegations, bias and “let you know later” are some of the descriptions that might be applied to statements and figures offered at the...

2013 Queensland Greyhound Of The Year Nominations

The 3 finalist for the Queensland Greyhound of the Year have been announced with Xylia Allen, Glen Gallon and Starliner set to do battle off...

Australian Racing Greyhound Facebook Followers Show Industry Outrage At Mackay Ruling

According to the commentary from the Australian Racing Greyhound Facebook page, the opinion regarding the decision handed down by Greyhound Racing New South Wales (GRNSW)...

Only Form Chasers Win The Devonport Cup

The Devonport Cup only gained Group status in 2010, but it ranks as one of the longest-established major races on the Australian calendar. It also...

Locals Hoping To Repel Raiders In Devonport Cup Heats

Six heats of the Group 3 Devonport Cup provide the pinnacle of racing at the showgrounds this Tuesday afternoon. The one-turn feature event will take...

This Week In Racing History

DECEMBER 24th The Harold Park (Epping) racecourse introduced a 660 yards (603 metres) distance in 1927, seven months after the start of greyhound racing behind...

This Week In Greyhound Racing History: 17th December – 23rd December

17th DECEMBER NSW stayer Chief Zephyr won the 1959 Interstate Challenge, run over 785 yards (718 metres) at Sandown Park, by eight lengths from Boodler...

Twelve Things You Don’t Know About The Hobart Thousand

2013 will see the 77th running of the Hobart Thousand, arguably Australia's longest-running feature event. I say ‘arguably' because while the Hobart Thousand, which started...

Twelve Facts About The Summer Cup

This week will witness the 48th running of the Summer Cup. At one stage this was arguably the premier race for stayers in the nation,...

This Week In Greyhound Racing History: 19th November – 25th November

19th November Brother Bee (The Fort x Shantung) had his first start in Australia in 1974 after winning the New Zealand St Leger and being...

Xylia Allen Returns As Champion Of Our Sport

Sandown Park's landmark Superdog series got into swing Thursday night with an incredible card of racing that included three feature finals and eight Melbourne Cup...

Group 3 Shootout Field Released

Four of the nation's best greyhounds were announced tonight as the starters in the Group 3 Shootout to be held at Sandown on Thursday 7th...

2013 Group 1 Topgun Preview

This Saturday Night the Meadows plays host to the 21st edition of the invitation-only Group 1 Topgun.  With a wonderful field of sprinters engaged the race...

This Week In Racing History: October 22nd- October 28th 2013

22nd Bright Agricola took out the Harold Park Derby for owner Schute Saxon and trainer George Bunn, scoring over 800 yards (732 metres) at Harold...

Black Magic Opal Runs Riot At Geelong

Those that missed Monday night's Sita Australia Geelong Gold Cup heats were unfortunately unable to see the fastest run ever around the 460 metres of...

Victorian Decision Spurs GRNSW Stewards In To Action

As has been widely reported, greyhound racing stewards in at least two states have been sitting an numerous positives swab inquiries, mostly to elevated Testosterone...

Hall Of Fame Trainer Graeme Bate Disqualified For 9 Months Over Positive Swab

Greyhound Racing Victoria have today advised that Victorian Hall Of Fame greyhound trainer Graeme Bate has been handed an effective nine month disqualification for returning...

Lenehan’s Golden Boy Excels In Bob Payne

When legendary Victorian breeder John Lenehan purchased his first greyhound in 1978 he could have never imagined that he would still be reaping the rewards...

Lagogiane Hoping His Luck Changes In Bob Payne Final.

Llandilo conditioner Peter Lagogiane will head into this week's Group 2 Bob Payne Spring Sprint at Wentworth Park as one of the outsiders. However, he...

Big Guns Progress To Set Up Bumper Shepparton Cup Final

It certainly feels like a long time since a one-turn provincial cup has been run in Victoria, but after the six heats of the Shepparton...

Group Two Shepparton Cup Heat Betting Preview & Tips

The Shepparton Cup series kicks off tonight with six sensational fields competing for a spot in the Group 2 final. This year's series sees some...

Xylia Downed As Kokoda Spirit Rises For SA Oaks

When scanning the form guides for an upcoming Thursday night, it is always a nice surprise when good dogs suddenly appear at tracks outside their...

Xylia Allen Excels In National Sprint Championships Victory

If there were any doubts that Xylia Allen was a true champion, they were dismissed on Saturday night as the bonny black bitch stormed home...

AGRA National Sprint & Distance Championships Betting Preview

The night that enthusiasts nationwide have been waiting for is finally here, with 16 of Australia's best sprinters and stayers converging at The Meadows tonight...