Around the clubs

The Great Chase Grand Final on October 18, was again a fitting crescendo to a series that applauds the fantastic work of disability support groups throughout Victoria.

Members of the Launceston Greyhound Racing Club have rallied together, holding numerous events and fundraisers to be able to donate a large sum to The Examiner’s Winter Relief Appeal.

The Sandown Community Support Fund announced the latest round of funding support for groups within the Greater Dandenong community.

A coveted trophy, a rug, and cheque for $12,050 await the winner of this year’s Shane Yates Memorial (461m), to be decided at the Devonport at Hobart meeting on 26 July.

Premier Queensland trainer Tony Brett would not quite call himself a “history buff” but there is no doubt he respects and will often look back on those that came before him in the greyhound code.

Back in 1977, William (Alan) Fairlie was the toast of the sport when his champion sprinter Listowel Sue won the Australian Cup.

The SCSF enables non-profit clubs and groups to continue their excellent work within the community by supplying financial support through grant funding.

A few years ago the Sandown Greyhound Racing Club in Victoria identified the need for a facility to assist participants prepare greyhounds through all periods of their life cycle.

Sale Greyhound Racing Club in Victoria is proud to donate $30,000 each year through their Community Grants campaign.

The Sandown Community Support Fund, sponsored by Greyhounds Entertainment and Sandown Greyhound Racing Club, provides grants of up to $10,000 for clubs and groups’ community projects.

This Thursday 10 February Bendigo Greyhound Racing Association is joining forces with the Bendigo Harness Racing Club to raise funds for WomenCan, and awareness for Women’s Ovarian Cancer.