The aptly named Spring Hummer has really been ‘humming’ lately.

As far west as you can get in Victoria for greyhound racing, the Horsham Greyhound Racing Club has seen their annual TAB Great Chase community days come ahead in leaps and bounds in recent years.

The Aloisi Bates Syndicate as well as Rob Camilleri and team now have a track record to celebrate thanks to Kipling who broke the 410m track record at Horsham on Tuesday night.

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.

GRV will continue to follow advice from the Chief Health Office and abide by all mandated health requirements as we navigate the challenges presented by COVID-19 and protect our participants and care for our dogs.

GRV continues to take advice from the Chief Health Officer with the health and wellbeing of our participants and staff and the welfare of our dogs the key priorities.