The Great Chase cancelled for 2020

First run in 2003, the TAB Great Chase community program has gone from strength to strength and continues to support many organisations within the disability sector throughout country and metropolitan Victoria.

Historically it has combined a great day or night out at the greyhound races with an opportunity to raise money for local community groups.

The Great Chase series is all about community engagement and has seen almost $650,000 donated to community groups over the past 17 years.

It is a significant community initiative that is embraced by both clubs and groups alike.

In 2020, following the directive from the Chief Health Officer’s advice around the roadmap out of the COVID environment, all TAB Great Chase on site activities have been postponed until 2021.

Instead, it’s important to remember some of the memorable moments from previous Great Chase events, like last year when 12 community groups and more than 180 people were on course at the Warragul Greyhound Racing Club to witness the 2019 TAB Great Chase.

Groups are randomly partnered with greyhounds competing on the day, with the best performing dogs amassing prize money for their group.

Long-time attendees, Knox Brooke Mawarra, have been attending the Great Chase since its inception in 2003 and in 2018 walked away with $1,200.

Helen, who brought 30 clients along, explained what The Great Chase means to Mawarra. “The clients drive this; they love the day out and the chance to support such a wonderful organisation that makes us all feel so welcome,” she said.

Warragul Greyhound Racing Club looks forward to welcoming crowds back on track once restrictions are lifted and planning has already started for The Great Chase 2021, which will more than make up for 2020’s postponement.

Drouin Green player Steven Summerfield plays a forehand in his doubles game against Warragul Red at the Warragul North courts in cool conditions on Saturday.

Magnus Percy hits a winner down the line in his doubles game with Miller Ireland at Burke St.

Stephanie Walker made up plenty of ground to get to this shot in her doubles game.

Hayden King follows through on his serve for Drouin in the singles category.