POPA GAS 73 Report post Posted August 12, 2014 Are you happy with the coverage the Greyhounds get? I asked gra how much the Greyhounds pay for it, second rate coverage.( they pay over $2m.) Well on Monday and Tuesday the dogs are on trackside 2, but when the horse's kick-in they are on T,1. On Monday when the OZ kick-in we do not get front ons. Which most Greyhound people would rather have than looking at people walking back and putting them on the dias to get a ribbon or pic. I know its all about turnover,so how about we get a longer build up? But why do they have to talk to the jockeys in our 2 mins buildup? The horse's get 5 to 6 mins before their races, and if it's the trots, they most of the time, run late. Bev Jabba2, dustydreamnz, happy and 5 others 8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar Bar Black Sheep 45 Report post Posted August 13, 2014 Are you happy with the coverage the Greyhounds get? I asked gra how much the Greyhounds pay for it, second rate coverage.( they pay over $2m.) Well on Monday and Tuesday the dogs are on trackside 2, but when the horse's kick-in they are on T,1. On Monday when the OZ kick-in we do not get front ons. Which most Greyhound people would rather have than looking at people walking back and putting them on the dias to get a ribbon or pic. I know its all about turnover,so how about we get a longer build up? But why do they have to talk to the jockeys in our 2 mins buildup? The horse's get 5 to 6 mins before their races, and if it's the trots, they most of the time, run late. Bev Good Question, This even happen's before group races, cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustydreamnz 493 Report post Posted August 13, 2014 I haven't noticed much of a change apart from the channel names and the graphics really. You're right Popa, the head ons are CRUCIAL in dogs. Those jockey interviews don't add anything anyway. modest mouse and Hall 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
modest mouse 469 Report post Posted August 13, 2014 The head ons are a must for us trainers. But what do they care, as long as the product is there. Hall 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmmyb 277 Report post Posted August 13, 2014 What gets me going is what Dusty has said, interviews with Trainers and Jockey of a MAIDEN win!! Cant remember what race it was but they were waiting for Michael Coleman to unsaddle, weigh in and then interveiw him, leaving the lead in time to the next at Wanganui to next to nothing. Absolute BULL!! happy 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunnican 17 Report post Posted August 13, 2014 Are you happy with the coverage the Greyhounds get? I asked gra how much the Greyhounds pay for it, second rate coverage.( they pay over $2m.) Well on Monday and Tuesday the dogs are on trackside 2, but when the horse's kick-in they are on T,1. On Monday when the OZ kick-in we do not get front ons. Which most Greyhound people would rather have than looking at people walking back and putting them on the dias to get a ribbon or pic. I know its all about turnover,so how about we get a longer build up? But why do they have to talk to the jockeys in our 2 mins buildup? The horse's get 5 to 6 mins before their races, and if it's the trots, they most of the time, run late. Bev I think that at least we have an improvement... We have always been shafted but with on going ringing the help desk things eventually get looked at. I an just so pleased those bloody blinds have disappeared enabling the picture being shown to be seen...I agree "Head ons" are important and there is no excuse for these not being shown. I also think "Stirrups" are important for the astute punter.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustydreamnz 493 Report post Posted August 13, 2014 The head ons are a must for us trainers. But what do they care, as long as the product is there. Trainers and punters for that matter. I must say I do like the new graphics though. modest mouse 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bblunt 334 Report post Posted August 13, 2014 I think that at least we have an improvement... We have always been shafted but with on going ringing the help desk things eventually get looked at. I an just so pleased those bloody blinds have disappeared enabling the picture being shown to be seen...I agree "Head ons" are important and there is no excuse for these not being shown. I also think "Stirrups" are important for the astute punter.. What do you look for in stir-ups? I sometimes back the ones jumping out of their skin which the handler can hardly hold, but my mate who backs the ones taking a dump does just as well as me i'm sure dustydreamnz, lad27 and Slim Shady 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruff 2,790 Report post Posted August 13, 2014 Depends what the dump looks like Blunty,Ian cole has a chart showing all the shades of colour similar to a litmus test for ph,not to mention consistency. The spade and bucket guy at aucklands got a copy and has been making plenty Slim Shady and dustydreamnz 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustydreamnz 493 Report post Posted August 13, 2014 Depends what the dump looks like Blunty,Ian cole has a chart showing all the shades of colour similar to a litmus test for ph,not to mention consistency. The spade and bucket guy at aucklands got a copy and has been making plenty Good heavens, that sounds like Embarassing Bodies last night. lad27 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustydreamnz 493 Report post Posted August 13, 2014 What do you look for in stir-ups? I sometimes back the ones jumping out of their skin which the handler can hardly hold, but my mate who backs the ones taking a dump does just as well as me i'm sure Up 0.5kg before the stir up, down 0.5kg after. Slim Shady 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lad27 404 Report post Posted August 13, 2014 You watched that last night dusty as well - lol dustydreamnz 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustydreamnz 493 Report post Posted August 13, 2014 Great show Lad, my 2nd favourite after Trackside. I'm interested in Medical stuff after the run I've had with my health. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Shady 479 Report post Posted August 13, 2014 What do you look for in stir-ups? I sometimes back the ones jumping out of their skin which the handler can hardly hold, but my mate who backs the ones taking a dump does just as well as me i'm sure I dred it when my dog takes a dump on the way to the boxes cause I know her win divy will plummet, the lads at my local think the same way as your mate does!!! dustydreamnz 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
what a post 811 Report post Posted August 13, 2014 I like the new graphics and the way touch tone tells you what channel you are betting on. Modest mouse says the head ons are a must for all trainers. Is that so you can see the bumps they get or can you actually retrain a dog that jumps and runs in or out at the start to change its ways? Most dogs seem to demonstrate the same box habits each time don't they? can trainers change that or do they leave it up to the dog to work it out with experience? Do you think dog size is a factor in whether they like to rail, run through a field, run out or just follow the others around should they get back in the field? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustydreamnz 493 Report post Posted August 14, 2014 I like the new graphics and the way touch tone tells you what channel you are betting on. Modest mouse says the head ons are a must for all trainers. Is that so you can see the bumps they get or can you actually retrain a dog that jumps and runs in or out at the start to change its ways? Most dogs seem to demonstrate the same box habits each time don't they? can trainers change that or do they leave it up to the dog to work it out with experience? Do you think dog size is a factor in whether they like to rail, run through a field, run out or just follow the others around should they get back in the field? As a punter, I need head ons because I like to back the unlucky dogs next time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruff 2,790 Report post Posted August 14, 2014 The only problem with that dusty is unlucky dogs tend to be that way due to there nature ,Manu Rama is a good example,if they raced in lanes this dog would be on the Dias more often than not,from a punting perspective give me the fast trapper anyday Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
modest mouse 469 Report post Posted August 14, 2014 I like the new graphics and the way touch tone tells you what channel you are betting on. Modest mouse says the head ons are a must for all trainers. Is that so you can see the bumps they get or can you actually retrain a dog that jumps and runs in or out at the start to change its ways? Most dogs seem to demonstrate the same box habits each time don't they? can trainers change that or do they leave it up to the dog to work it out with experience? Do you think dog size is a factor in whether they like to rail, run through a field, run out or just follow the others around should they get back in the field? You can not change their box manners. Has a lot to do with draws as well. Railers that get box 8 time and again, tend to crash hard left. Same the other way round. We also look at possible injuries from the head-on. dustydreamnz 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustydreamnz 493 Report post Posted August 14, 2014 The only problem with that dusty is unlucky dogs tend to be that way due to there nature ,Manu Rama is a good example,if they raced in lanes this dog would be on the Dias more often than not,from a punting perspective give me the fast trapper anyday Yeah sometimes but dogs that jump well and get knocked over, you can get good prices on next few starts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunnican 17 Report post Posted August 15, 2014 Yeah sometimes but dogs that jump well and get knocked over, you can get good prices on next few starts. Thought the visual coverage from Trackside cameramen last night at Whanganui was amazing!!!. Well done Trackside. dustydreamnz and happy 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy 62 Report post Posted August 15, 2014 YES IT WAS GREAT WHY DONT WE HAVE THAT ALL THE TIME!!!! WE HAD HEAD ONS, REPLAYS, SLOW MO'S KEEP IT UP!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustydreamnz 493 Report post Posted August 16, 2014 YES IT WAS GREAT WHY DONT WE HAVE THAT ALL THE TIME!!!! WE HAD HEAD ONS, REPLAYS, SLOW MO'S KEEP IT UP!! They only have these for the big meetings, maybe it's a cost issue? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
POPA GAS 73 Report post Posted August 16, 2014 They only have these for the big meetings, maybe it's a cost issue? Yes it was great, and if it is a cost issue just do it for group races would be good. Now we will see what coverage the dogs get on Monday and Tuesday? I was watching the replays this morning,and while I waited for Wanganui,I watched CH-CH. Now I would like the replay to have the existing results and breeding, at the front of the races,so people know which dogs to watch. Bev dustydreamnz 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoKnows 791 Report post Posted August 21, 2014 How about the coverage today at Addington, waffling on in the studio about races being held in 2 days while the dogs are being loaded, no pre race info or coverage at all, considering the gallops are a complete joke at the moment ( took 7 minutes to load the whole field today at Woodville) I think the greyhound code deserves better.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustydreamnz 493 Report post Posted August 21, 2014 Absolutely. I'm normally not one to complain but 40 minute intervals between races at Waikato tonight, I'll be tempted to switch over and not switch back. Seems crazy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
