80’s

We have had many outstanding Chairman of the GRCB & GRV in my time involved in Greyhound Racing. People who led by example Jan Wilson […]

Wonderful chaser for Peter and Marie Wishart. Dedication well fancied in the 1984 Melbourne Cup started 7/2. Had no luck behind Rustic Venture, Eaglehawk Star and Proud […]

The 1983 Maidment Memorial won by The Gallows an astute purchase from Queensland by the El Gari Lodge Syndicate. Trainer John Hartley. Nice tribute to […]

Some well-known heads here for an incredibly unique event the Duplex Cup of 1982. It was a combination of a Coursing event staged at Geelong […]

Anyone recognize the international singer with Graeme Bate at Geelong in 1982. It’s Australia’s own Frank Ifield “I Remember You”. Over from the UK and […]

Super Sprinter for Graeme Bate 1988 Victorian Greyhound of the Year Hay Dinney. Top stud dog produced 1333 off-spring plenty of top chasers a few that […]

I have wondered for years why outstanding sprinter Yannick turned up at Shepparton on the 26th of November 1987. He was drawn in a mixed stake over […]

One of my favourite Melbourne Cup winners the mighty Queenslander Rustic Venture. It was the first cup I ever drank out of, celebrating well into the […]

One of the great New South Wales administrators, the late Peter Mosman. Passed way to young, a huge contributor and GBOTA Stalwart.