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Have to agree! Terrible pre and post race coverage of what was a super meeting. We are going further backwards... We really need to step up our game. If this is how we showcase our premier meetings then the future of our industry doesn't look that great. We're not Aussie, but look at how well they promote their greyhound racing compared to us. On a brighter note, we saw some real nice pups going around. Big congrats to Thayne and owners of Golden Fern on their win in the sprint. To Fahey, Opawa Racing and Alan on Superstar's super win in the Cup. The future is bright for him, potentially one of the best we may see. It's scary with him being so young, there is so much more racing and improvement in him. And to all the winners prior and after the big ones, congratulations to you all! Hope all made it home safe to see another race!

It was a given, the drop back to the sprint would suit. And what a run, 17.12 BON. Come on Trev - do your homework mate.

Have to be very proud of both these greyhounds, and all of those who made it to the final... The run of the race other than the winner for me was by Know Keeper who certainly has a bright future... Was huge in his heat and even more impressive in the final... another Know Peace/Know Class? Wouldn't that be nice for Crafty - another champion of the sport! Looking forward to what the future has in store for Know Keeper.

You are joking, right?

Seve / Ringside

Fair call. Same rule for all......at least that's what we expect lol. Hopefully it sorts itself out before it gets serious, this dog has amble amounts of ability!

Brian is the best caller without a doubt. I prefer Darryl over Mark as well, kudos to Mark for everything he has given to the game over the many, many years but his calling is terrible! One toned and sadly, very boring. Darryl is only a smidgen better, but still, better all the same. The likes of Dennis Symes, Darryl MacAuley, Matthew Gardiner - all of them I personally think are great callers as well! Northern Racing is ok, Peter is still calling great, but South wise, Dave is probably the best down there. Trevor and Andy "so so".

Awesome Bev, many great greyhounds came off and continue to off that lineage. Couple of my favourites were Bev's Veiwpoint and also big Tifino. Great memories!

I wouldn't contest that at all haha

Nice effort yesterday, trainer is an absolute gentleman - all the best!

I agree, as a punter, I would like the information supplied. It would have had to have had a qualifying trial so the information should be made available.

Mate... Each to their own, I appreciate that, but wow... I consider Brian Martin better than anyone we have going around at the moment. I respect everything that Roso and co. have contributed to the industry since Brian's departure and even before, but man oh man.. Bring him back lol, for the delight of many others as well as myself!

As far as I am concerned, full credit to Dave and Jean Fahey for the exceptional job they did with this greyhound. He obviously had ability prior to being sent over but after getting his mind on the job, this boy could be anything... 29.56 after a big break, wow!

I've been out of the game for a few years now, regularly visit but then get put off because of this... We tried many times to be heard back then and I bet they are still trying now. The board wont listen ZT, they never do. Anything for on course turnover. Look at whats happening atm. Cover up after cover up, whether that be The Board, JCA, RIU (neither here nor there, but my point stands). Another question is, can we trust the board? They have supplied us with so much doubt in the past.

Yes, Friday nights at Hatrick are terrible for trainers/owners that want to sit. "The booking system..." Trainers and Owners should get first preference to the tables and chairs as it is them putting on the show. Whether they have booked or not. I used to watch our elderly trainers, and some owners, sit outside in the cold as the tables were already booked out. The ratshit thing with this, is that majority of those who reserved spaces, didn't turn up until later in the night. The tables could and should have been utilized. Generating public interest is great, it brings $ to the table but when we start looking at the money rather than our participants, and treat participants as "visitors", we are F'D! I can't believe we are moving backwards, rather than forwards. If this is how it is, priorities need to be checked.