Following the State Government’s announcement of a five day lockdown in Victoria – effective from 11.59pm on Thursday 15 July – Monday’s scheduled ‘Participant Day’ at Traralgon has been postponed.
Bookings now open for Participants Day...
While plenty has been happening with the redevelopment of the Traralgon greyhound racetrack, quite a bit more has been happening behind the scenes.
In line with today’s State Government announcement, new COVID-19 restrictions apply to ALL race meetings at ALL race tracks in Victoria.
Work is now commencing on the rebuild of the Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club following its closure in November 2018 due to drainage issues which compromised the track.
The countdown is on to Friday night’s $630,000 Group 1 TAB Melbourne Cup Final (515m) at Sandown Park, with the action to be broadcast live on 7two from 7.30pm.
Greyhound trainers are advised that as per the removal of shared handlers bibs and rain jackets on race day under COVID-19 protocols, clubs will no longer supply hi-vis vests for trialling purposes.
Peita Duncan caught up with Gareth Hall on RSN Central this morning to provide an update on the latest greyhound racing news around COVID-19.
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews addressed a number of key issues around COVID-19 in a press conference this morning, including the state of play with racing.
GRV’s Greyhound Racing Integrity Unit (GRIU) has initiated numerous changes in line with Government social distancing protocols to help combat the spread of COVID-19.