Race Day
Thursday TAB C day meetings. Veterinary service is provided on track for all TAB race meetings. The kennel block is air-conditioned and kennels are of the single tier variety.
Nominations
Nominations close 12 Midday Monday morning prior to meeting with GRNSW. Nominations are taken at GRNSW by fax on (02) 8580 5131 or also online at www.thedogs.com.au
Kennelling Time
Close 45 minutes prior to the first race.
First race as per Sky Channel requirements but usually around lunch time.
Distances: 305m, 407m, 480m and 610m
Trials
Monday Mornings 8.00am until finish (bookings required)
Monday Afternoon: 4.30pm to 5.15pm
Thursday following race meetings (4 Dog Fields)
Friday Mornings: 8.00am until finish (bookings required)
ALL MORNING TRIALS TO BE BOOKED.
OTHER TRIAL TIMES BY ARRANGEMENT
PLEASE CALL (02) 6642 3713 OR JOHN CORRIGAN ON 0401 199 199
General Info
The track has a loam surface and a cable lure system is installed. Totalisator facilities for punters at all meetings. There are video replays of all races and videos are available to those owner/trainers requiring them.
Catering
There are Bar, Snack bar and B.B.Q. facilities for patrons on course.
Main Event
July Carnival – including Taylor Family/Clarence Valley Sheds Maiden Classic 407m, Grafton Village Green Sprinters Cup 407m and Grafton Westlawn Finance Stayers Cup 610m.
TRACK RECORDS HOLDERS
305m 17.19 Stone Arch 02/02/2012
407m 22.65 Orara Flash 05/07/2011
480m 27.01 Orbison 13/03/2010
610m 35.16 Zipping Lad 13/07/2011
GRASS TRACK RECORDS HOLDERS (prior to 5/3/05)
407M 22.44 TOTAL TANGA 14/07/03
480M 26.71 JACK A DANDY 27/10/01
610M 34.78 ALAUREENA 12/07/95
General Info:
The Grafton Greyhound Racing Club conducts a carnival of racing each year during July. This carnival is one of the most unique happenings in the greyhound racing world. Thousands of greyhound enthusiasts travel to the "Jacaranda City" for a very hectic 2 weeks of racing. The Club operates a caravan park adjacent to the course which is turned into "Caravan City" during the peak time of racing.
Car parking is available inside the grounds. There are camping facilities for travelling trainers, and there are kennels available for greyhounds. The track has a loam surface and a cable lure system is installed. There are video replays of all races and videos are available to those owner/trainers requiring them.
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