come on ref

Now he is going to appeal it
I hope they give him longer what a joke 

Exactly. Those overseeing all of us, laying down all of the rules and regulations that we are supposed to adhere to are, half of the time, the main reason why events like this occur. They turn a blind eye to so many things and yet open their eyes wider to other issues.. Depending on who you are, in the end, decides whether you're seen or not. Another issue for another post lol... With the recent banning on greyhound racing in some states next door, I can't agree more. If we don't get people who are really serious about the game, who do not share the same passion as the small trainer who gets up early every morning of every day to clean, feed, train and care for their pup who has never run better than 5th in its entire career, week in and week out, then again, I agree. The outcome remains... Lazy, useless butts who are massively overpaid will continue to dictate...

You all missing the point.
 
Eljay, being a handler does not allow you to train, correct? Emotive understand what you saying, but when those within the industry are making mistakes, that is where those policing the industry need to get off their lazy useless butts and do the job they are masssivley overpaid for. This is bigger than the subject Mr D . The biggest  loser will be greyhound racing.
 
 

Zero Credibility NZGRA
 
As sad as this is for many reasons, the dickheads policing this industry should be arrested along with the P Freaks involved. This has been common knowledge to even those not close to this industry. Big future for greyhounds, yeah right.

The three of them choosing not to provide a hair sample says enough for me. Although it was their right to decline and after seeking advice I may add, if you had nothing to hide and if you wanted the best possible outcome for your father and/or boss given the situation, then you wouldn't need to seek advice and piss arse around. You would have provided what was necessary to clear your names from any wrong doings. Instead, you three chose not to provide anything and you also lied about David's presence on the property at the time. Again, if you had nothing to hide, why lie? Why decline? Why hide?
Essentially, what has happened is the ruins of "a stellar career" but also the shit that will be associated with the name "Schofield". Not a good way to end terms...
 
 

David was a unlicensed person should not have been on the property 
Im hoping nzgra dont let the 3 that lived on the property  on the track as well 
 

Steve. There is a meeting on the 1st of May. Detail will follow before the take over comes into effect. Let them get the detail sorted.
There may well be a transport system established. Will there still be an entrance fee charged? As yet we don't know.
I think having one team assessing all dogs is good. It will eliminate issues that have arisen in the past.
Also allowing more time to settle and assess will help reduce the number of possible fails.
Bringing in more re-homing partners will reduce waiting lists and allow each dog to be fitted to the right agency for re-homing.
Each agency has their own criteria, they are not all the same.
There are many more positives to the restructure than negatives.
We all have the ability to put relevant questions and suggestions to the re-homing committee.

Too restrictive Gary, there is nothing wrong with raiders going out of their own territory it's what our sport is about.
I just think if you are trying to reward participants that go to the trouble of breeding their own then it should recognise far more dogs and owners and trainers than it does at present.
It is a must that there must be a nz series race for maidens alone. The good thing about doing that apart from making sure maidens actually get selected is there will be a different winner of each one

Sarcasm isn't helpful. Yes, there are 3 x C2 sprints on Monday but the previous Monday there were none. And on Friday of that same week, there were 2 x C2 sprints, one being a final. Now given that not all C2 sprinters can run both tracks, there would appear to be many missing out. Very hard to get form and points if there is limited C2 racing with dogs downgrading from C3 every week. You also have the C1 winners going up. The best these do dogs can do is to wait three weeks to get a 3 misses start. Now the situation may seem simple from where you sit, not affecting you at all, but it is of concern to those racing in the CD.

Why the thank you ? It is GRNZ policy, no option

The only saving grace as a punter was the the commentary continued 

Poor effort from trackside again.
Whoever was in charge on the easter egg night in ozz must of been working tonight.

producer must have thought it was a sprint race - Very poor

I must admit Wanganui is a lot more predictable. Just stick to the one trainer and you are in the money Bigtime

On Catching pen the NSWGA have just put more money in to the pocket of the people  who bring the Greyhounds that put on the entertainment.   
Now our GOVERNMENT have just told us they are going to put petrol up. 
It is time the GRANZ put back money on the 7th and 8th.They got $1/2m from the RB after a year long wait from the court case.
Now it is going to cost more for people to get their vehicle to the track.
Bev

Yes all the way
And any people with drug offences should never be able to be involed with dogs again 

It's poorly written like many of the rules in the rulebook. If this sport was anything professional, the rulebook would be the first thing that would need to be overhauled.

Who makes up the schedule? Why would you have a group two race at Palmerston North the same day as the NZ Derby and other 2 or 3 feature races at Cambridge? 

Try telling that to the trainers who have just taken dogs down there ! Long trip for nothing !

Wow... They must be members of the site...

what was the stipe doing?, sitting on the bog

Race 11 Crate & Barrel Hotel Stakes - C1 - 520 (3) GOLDSTAR CHIEF Hampered on entering back straight losing all chance. (4) VASTERBOTTENOST Slow to begin.Jostled for a distance passing winning post first occasion. (5) KNOW LEAVE Slow to begin. (7) DAVE'S DOT Hampered on entering back straight. (8) DYNA VERNON Slow to begin.Jostled for a distance passing winning post first occasion.Hampered and lost momentum first turn.Further contacted rounding first turn.Hampered on entering back straight. (10/2) OPAWA EXTREME Injured at the lure post race veterinary inspection revealed  
Interesting no mention of incorrect dogs on the podium....How can we take you seriously Stipes as to doing your job properly, surely someone on course would pick this up. Is no one taking responsibility?

Wouldn't mind owning the dog Image Dragon.
Won at Cambridge by 13 1/2 lengths in 25.73 and run that with an injury that incurred a 28 day stand down,
Quite lucky they took away the rule that if you have had a previous Non chasing stand down and they do it again , 
Injured or not its strike 2 and 3 months.

Get used to it , it is just going to get worse
 
 

The Abuse of Perception Part 1
By Dick Ciampa
I love greyhounds and support adoption of retired racers. I donate to adoption groups and toward hauls to move adoption-bound greyhounds where ever they need to go. I am a racing greyhound owner, and there are many, in fact most, who are just like me. We make sure our hounds are well cared for from birth to adoption.
Not long ago it looked like a failed adoption might go bad. When the racing kennel owner heard about the problem they moved heaven and earth to arrange to get the dog safely back. Ultimately the situation was resolved by the adoption group, but that owner knew, remembered, and cared deeply about the welfare of that hound. This kind of caring isn’t very newsworthy because it reflects the norm. Good news doesn’t sell.
Does any of this surprise you? Then you may know less about racing greyhound owners and caregivers than you think. What we think we know depends on the sources we depend on for information.
Who do you depend on? If you are skeptical regarding what I’ve just said, your source is probably an organization with a strong anti-racing stance, like Grey2K.
In spite of your skepticism, if you have an open mind, consider some of the following things.
Contrary to the perception carefully cultivated by self-interested fundraising campaigns, cases of wrongdoing are the exception. None are more outraged in such situations than those in the racing community itself. When a problem arises, those who discover it work with the proper authorities to ensure the situation is dealt with.
We do not simply lament the issue on the Internet, nor do we characterize an exception as the general rule. We take constructive action.
Since its inception 14 years ago, how many complaints has Grey2K, who constantly alleges abuse in their fundraising materials, filed with an animal control agency or with the National Greyhound Association? Ask them for a specific number.
If Grey2K is outraged by alleged mistreatment they claim to have observed, why haven’t they vigorously pursued it? After all, their organization’s president is a lawyer whose salary, along with her executive director husband’s is paid by donations from people who want to help greyhounds.
Have you ever considered why greyhounds in photos that appear in Grey2K material show little expression? Perhaps it is because they take advantage of how doe-eyed relaxed hounds look, or the sleepiness of a new greyhound mom.
Why are there no photos, among the many available, of pups being hugged and kissed by their owners, and held close by their children and grandchildren? Of pups growing strong, running and playing with their littermates, sharing common food bowls, jumping for joy when someone passes by?
Where are the photos of racers being massaged by their caregivers, being fed treats, and cuddled in their crates; photos of caregivers in tears when their hounds leave the kennel for another track or for a new life in adoption?
Those photos do not appear because they don’t work well with the endlessly repeated messages of greed and mistreatment that work so well in raising funds.
As a community we care about the welfare of animals, especially those we readily identify with, like the magnificent greyhounds so many of us have in our homes. The emotional bond that makes us to want to help a creature in distress leaves us vulnerable to impulse and manipulation by fundraising organizations. With emotions at the forefront, it is easy to discard the idea that we should do a little fact checking.
Most people do research before making a purchase or investment. Have you done any independent research about the lives of racing greyhounds, beyond what you are told by self-interested organizations with a Donate button on almost every website page?
Is the anti-racing organization you support confident enough to suggest you do some research of your own before sending them money?
It isn’t hard to do. Visit a farm or racing kennel. If you don’t want to go on your own, contact an adoption group that organizes visits, or can refer you to fact-based resources. Contrary to what you may believe, there are many adoption groups who work collaboratively with farms and kennels, and know first-hand how their hounds are treated.
If you can, visit a track, watch the post parade and see for yourself the magnificent condition of the greyhounds, then feel the exhilaration of watching them race for the lure. See the wagging tails at the end of the race, as the lead-outs come to collect them.
Eric Jackson, who is on the Grey2K Board of Directors, and indicated he had never been on a farm, was invited to visit one. The closest farm to him was a couple hundred miles away. He said it was too far to travel; however, he travelled from New Mexico to Florida for a Grey2K meeting.
I don’t know about you, but that leaves me shaking my head.
What those who take the trouble to learn will discover, is that people involved in racing are passionate, and driven by respect, admiration and love for their dogs. Contrary to the greed-motivated portrayal of organizations like Grey2K, racing greyhounds are not a primary source of income for most owners, and in fact for many it is a money losing hobby. Greyhound owners are as diverse as the folks reading this article. They are parents and grandparents, many are veterans, and they have jobs in all walks of life.
Many adopters discover their hound’s racing owner is thrilled to receive news of their retirees and happy to share information about their earlier lives. Friendships have formed starting with a simple enquiry, or a shared photo.
Before you condemn a group of people you don’t really know, please do a little research of your own. As a greyhound owner, I urge you to, I want you to. Does the organization you are relying on for information ask you to do the same? If not, doesn’t it beg the question, why not?