Used to take our two children when they were little to the Saturday morning meeting at Crayford - they loved it - my son’s strategy was to bet on the first dog to have a poo in the pre race parade !!!
Knew nothing about dogs and was there for the social event so my bets were usually 1-4-6 trio all ways, 2 quid single on the first dog to dump and fiver on the five dog in the last.
You might think that is a rubbish way to gamble and you would be right !!
But the odd time 1-4-6 came in with two outsiders used to mean a good night was had by all.
Speculation for entertainment and profit. Modern day slavery. Race-goers have a choice. The dogs do not. Am looking forward to greyhound racing's demise.
As predictable as night follows day - I'm surprised it's taken you this long.
Speculation for entertainment and profit. Modern day slavery. Race-goers have a choice. The dogs do not. Am looking forward to greyhound racing's demise.
Oh do shut up - the dogs love it - go to a race meeting and witness how much they love it when in the traps waiting for the hare - no animals get hurt - completely harmless
Speculation for entertainment and profit. Modern day slavery. Race-goers have a choice. The dogs do not. Am looking forward to greyhound racing's demise.
Oh do shut up - the dogs love it - go to a race meeting and witness how much they love it when in the traps waiting for the hare - no animals get hurt - completely harmless
The issue is mainly what happens when the dogs are retired.
Anna_Kissed, I'm sure you could be persuaded on the free entry dates.
We have 6 Race Meetings a week (over 4 Days). Entry is payable at the turnstile on Tuesday evenings and Saturday evenings, there’s no need to pre book. Our morning matinee meetings on Tuesday & Saturday are free entry so you can turn up at any time. You can also join us for free entry on Thursday & Friday afternoons.
Speculation for entertainment and profit. Modern day slavery. Race-goers have a choice. The dogs do not. Am looking forward to greyhound racing's demise.
Oh do shut up - the dogs love it - go to a race meeting and witness how much they love it when in the traps waiting for the hare - no animals get hurt - completely harmless
The issue is mainly what happens when the dogs are retired.
You will find that Greyhounds - of all dogs for rehoming - are the most ‘rescued’ of any breed these days - very popular breed
Haven’t been there since the Speedway stopped. Crayford Kestrels were a decent team. Barry Thomas, Laurie Etheridge, Paul Bosley etc.
Had a cassette recording of The meeting between Crayford Kestrels and Rye House in 1982. No commentary, just noise for 90 mins. Many a great evening listening to it, alongside my Castles and Kings and Deltic LPs. I sure knew how to attract the ladies :-)
Had many a great night there when I worked at Homebase.
Yes, worked there as a second job, back in the nineties, for about 10 years as kennels security and bar cover.
Also went for pleasure occasionally but officially wasn't allowed to bet. Not that I knew anything about racing any way and if I could afford to bet, I wouldn't have needed to bloody work there. 😂
Haven't been back for ages, which I should remedy when allowed.
Haven’t been there since the Speedway stopped. Crayford Kestrels were a decent team. Barry Thomas, Laurie Etheridge, Paul Bosley etc.
Had a cassette recording of The meeting between Crayford Kestrels and Rye House in 1982. No commentary, just noise for 90 mins. Many a great evening listening to it, alongside my Castles and Kings and Deltic LPs. I sure knew how to attract the ladies :-)
Steve Naylor was one of 10 year old me’s favourite sportsman
Speculation for entertainment and profit. Modern day slavery. Race-goers have a choice. The dogs do not. Am looking forward to greyhound racing's demise.
Oh do shut up - the dogs love it - go to a race meeting and witness how much they love it when in the traps waiting for the hare - no animals get hurt - completely harmless
The issue is mainly what happens when the dogs are retired.
You will find that Greyhounds - of all dogs for rehoming - are the most ‘rescued’ of any breed these days - very popular breed
Which is fantastic for those rehomed . The issue is about the others.
Speculation for entertainment and profit. Modern day slavery. Race-goers have a choice. The dogs do not. Am looking forward to greyhound racing's demise.
I am not sure I follow the "dogs do not" line?
Are you saying, given the choice, that dogs would not like to run fast? I have never owned a dog but it seems to be their favourite pastime in the parks I go to.
Maybe if given the choice they would prefer to go shopping or play Fortnite?
Speculation for entertainment and profit. Modern day slavery. Race-goers have a choice. The dogs do not. Am looking forward to greyhound racing's demise.
Oh do shut up - the dogs love it - go to a race meeting and witness how much they love it when in the traps waiting for the hare - no animals get hurt - completely harmless
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As predictable as night follows day - I'm surprised it's taken you this long.
We have 6 Race Meetings a week (over 4 Days). Entry is payable at the turnstile on Tuesday evenings and Saturday evenings, there’s no need to pre book. Our morning matinee meetings on Tuesday & Saturday are free entry so you can turn up at any time. You can also join us for free entry on Thursday & Friday afternoons.
Also went for pleasure occasionally but officially wasn't allowed to bet. Not that I knew anything about racing any way and if I could afford to bet, I wouldn't have needed to bloody work there. 😂
Haven't been back for ages, which I should remedy when allowed.
In case any of the competitors started giving it lemon?
Tools of the trade included a stick and a squeaky toy?
Are you saying, given the choice, that dogs would not like to run fast? I have never owned a dog but it seems to be their favourite pastime in the parks I go to.
Maybe if given the choice they would prefer to go shopping or play Fortnite?
Not a lot of people know that. Lol
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