J May

2 dogs and 2 bitches sold

Common sense decision made regarding the Otago scratching fiasco. Animal welfare activists would have had a field day should the ban be enforced. Unreal to think the four trainers had to prove that the safety of dog was important to them.

Very nice effort

Seen that - what a complete debacle.

Very deserved to have the TR to his name also.

A shame a positive post now has a negative taint to it. It simply isn’t good enough GRNZ didn’t front the article, offering statements is not good enough. Go and get some PR advice, because what you are doing is crap.

I don’t think it’s a bad thing that we take ‘more notice of negative than positive’ news. It actually shows that the individuals who comment care about the sport and actually give a s..t. What annoys me is how the minority have the ability to wreck the game for the majority. you just need to look across the Tasman and now see that ACT greyhounds are now closed. The sooner these investigations are completed and put to bed the better.

Thank you to those helping. Job sorted.

Not a good look on TV tonight, take some ownership for actions, regardless of whom is at fault. The buck stops with the ‘trainer’

Hi, Looking for someone to transport two bitches from Chch to Wanganui please. Happy to pay transport portion and food. Phone text if can help. 021358104 Thanks Jamie

In my opinion! it doesn’t help at the 390m boxes the lure flys way too fast past the boxes, if there are head injuries no wonder why, the lure is almost round the bend. Chuck in those boxes and it’s a bad combo

It’s a joke - random alright. Hmmmmm *just my opinion..... b/s

It’s a fair point Eyespy, maybe the powers think it will be forgotten about? Yeah right

Nor do you get a refund if you import the dog for racing from Aus and keep the dog as a pet after it has finished racing. $500 Goes into the big pot of F’all

Couldn’t agree more

Incorrect, I am not suggesting that at all. My point is the parade steward or handler should have advised the stipe this had happened and what the process is given it is not the norm I have seen at my local track the stipe walk with the dogs to the boxes, is this normal? Why different for different tracks, I’m asking for a standard application of the rule.

Seems very odd...

Handler saw it, starter saw it, the rest of the dogs saw it, but yeah, the stewards never....mmm a ‘warning’ is pretty soft imo. We are quite happy to fine people for other things but this isn’t important enough obviously.

I read the stewards report today at Forbury, specifically the judicial report. A dog gets loose on the way to the boxes, catches the lure, and is allowed to continue to race (jumps first and wins). Penalty - warning to handler and parade steward. is this really fair, does the dog get an advantage over the other 7, my argument would be yes, surely more than a warning...... Peoples thoughts?

Grnz could have made this whole situation a lot easier by front footing the issue when the allegations were made. Surely they could have conducted their own investigation whilst the spca was doing their own. It happens in business all the time, simultaneous investigations. if found guilty the book must be thrown, abhorrent, disgusting practice.

Dog placed at beginning of week, thanks

Giveaway racedog. Epic Blu Jan 15, Barcia Bale x Fancy Meg. 9 starts 1 win 1 second. phone text Jamie 021358104

You logic is that convincing, I cannot debate with you.

Incorrect John, they were not “sticking their snouts where it didn’t belong”. GRNZ’s objectives are to promote ... and breeding. This avenue enabled small time breeders to access these straws when previously wouldn’t have been able to. Ill say it again, complete lack of foresight from those in head office.