mcmissile 409 Report post Posted November 20, 2014 Not even anything on the NZGRA website about it, thought at the very least it was worthy of a mention considering it's the richest greyhound race in the world, thought it would be a great promotional tool, but I guess that's is just a reflection of the way things are headed and the complete lack of anyone with any sense left working for the association. You look at the way it is promoted in Australia and the news feeds on Facebook and Twitter that come through and it really gets you excited, I'd be surprised if Jim Leach has even heard of he Melbourne Cup, let alone the fact there's a kiwi dog in it, quite sad really. GONSTA 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GONSTA 1,148 Report post Posted November 20, 2014 Not even anything on the NZGRA website about it, thought at the very least it was worthy of a mention considering it's the richest greyhound race in the world, thought it would be a great promotional tool, but I guess that's is just a reflection of the way things are headed and the complete lack of anyone with any sense left working for the association. You look at the way it is promoted in Australia and the news feeds on Facebook and Twitter that come through and it really gets you excited, I'd be surprised if Jim Leach has even heard of he Melbourne Cup, let alone the fact there's a kiwi dog in it, quite sad really. Or twitter or Facebook...!! mcmissile 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GONSTA 1,148 Report post Posted November 20, 2014 It baffles me that NZGRA fail to recognise social media, and attracting new, young people to the sport whether it be owner or solely as punters. Do they HONESTLY believe uploading an article to their OWN website is promoting the sport? You have to get outside your own industry to try grow, or else you'll have the same ole people continuously. Don't they pay someone as 'media man'? Or is that just Peter Fenemore ( who does a good job ) but hardly promotes the industry outside of the 2 main websites (thedogs/tab) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jape again 67 Report post Posted November 20, 2014 Best wishes to Alison and team-Above All and the appointment with destiny at 11.24 tonight. The race, and Above All's involvement, got a lot of coverage on radio yesterday afternoon through Pete Fenemor who is over there for the big one. This morning's Chch Press has a very good write-up from Pete and an unusual, attention-grabbing photo. (This is separate from the racing section). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lad27 404 Report post Posted November 20, 2014 Made racing section of Timaru Herald which is rare. Actually had couple customers that know I race dogs talk about the big race. If the new show Dog Zone can sort a facebook page, GRNZ should be able to. I dont do twitter but on facebook follow both Victora & N.S.W. greyhound sites which i find quite good especially if they do a feature story. Good luck to Ali, Merv & Above All. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Shady 479 Report post Posted November 20, 2014 Not even anything on the NZGRA website about it, thought at the very least it was worthy of a mention considering it's the richest greyhound race in the world, thought it would be a great promotional tool, but I guess that's is just a reflection of the way things are headed and the complete lack of anyone with any sense left working for the association. You look at the way it is promoted in Australia and the news feeds on Facebook and Twitter that come through and it really gets you excited, I'd be surprised if Jim Leach has even heard of he Melbourne Cup, let alone the fact there's a kiwi dog in it, quite sad really. Well i'd be surprised if he can actually still hear! dustydreamnz 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmissile 409 Report post Posted November 20, 2014 Best wishes to Alison and team-Above All and the appointment with destiny at 11.24 tonight. The race, and Above All's involvement, got a lot of coverage on radio yesterday afternoon through Pete Fenemor who is over there for the big one. This morning's Chch Press has a very good write-up from Pete and an unusual, attention-grabbing photo. (This is separate from the racing section). That's great Jape, but the days of paper and radio are dwindling, social media is a much more widespread way of getting stuff out there and for promoting and advertising events such as the Melbourne Cup. You have a look at the GRV website and facebook page, as well as the Sandown Facebook page and it makes us look like we are still in the dark ages. I can't believe NZGRA doesn't at the very least have at least a Facebook page, it's the way all younger ( and a lot of the 'not so younger') people communicate and are made aware of things going on nowadays and the NZ greyhound scene is just getting left behind. hedley 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alltheway!!! 640 Report post Posted November 21, 2014 I think you guys are asking too much of all the people at the nzgra, there down a few staff members in the moment, now they only have 8-9 people to sit around and make coffee all day hedley 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jibberer 139 Report post Posted November 21, 2014 Good luck tonight for Merv and Allison and the Above All team He will give a good account of himself and with a little luck at the first turn, there could be some loud cheering erupting from down ChCh way !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GONSTA 1,148 Report post Posted November 21, 2014 What an absolute champion Sweet It Is is! Amazing dog. Absolutely love her. Also how about the run from My Bro Fabio in R5, another freakish dog who did unbelievable to get so close to them. Melbourne racing, how good! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alltheway!!! 640 Report post Posted November 21, 2014 Above all has a huge future ahead of him, they were no mugs that beat him, what a great night racing overall though mcmissile 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoKnows 791 Report post Posted November 21, 2014 A good run, looked like he was wanting to get off the fence most of the way but got no real room, a big run under the circumstances, just a lack of experience probably cost him 3rd, he has a big future alright. They made the right decision in sending him over there, the track and the racing over the ditch is in a diffrent league to the joke they call NZ racing, looks an amazing night. pattyholka and mcmissile 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy34 3 Report post Posted November 21, 2014 Great effort,how proud would you be to have a dog in a race like that,sorry to say I only heard peter fenemores report,nothing else.This should have been a Greyhound great time,well done Ali Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GONSTA 1,148 Report post Posted December 11, 2014 Running tonight r9 at 12.08 in the Hobart 1000 heats for those not aware. jasonmccook1, aquaman and lad27 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GONSTA 1,148 Report post Posted December 11, 2014 My word. WHAT A RUN. Absolutely brilliant to watch, may not have been the strongest heat but he's got a motor and a half doesn't he. Outstanding!' lad27 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquaman 1,352 Report post Posted December 11, 2014 My word. WHAT A RUN. Absolutely brilliant to watch, may not have been the strongest heat but he's got a motor and a half doesn't he. Outstanding!' I take it he won. What did he draw, and how did he do it?. Any chance of a link to the race. Thanks in anticipation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GONSTA 1,148 Report post Posted December 11, 2014 I take it he won. What did he draw, and how did he do it?. Any chance of a link to the race. Thanks in anticipation. No replays yet mate, jumped from box 4, clear length last from the jump, copped a bit of interference, showed unreal acceleration and strength to pick the leading dogs up and put them away by a few lengths the last 50. ( based on my 1 look at the run live ;-) ). Looks like connections will be having a lot of fun around the big $ one turn country cups they have in Australia. Will post in here if I see a replay uploaded anywhere. You will love this run John. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jape again 67 Report post Posted December 11, 2014 Another Above All special. As the commentator said, "A run and a half!" It is difficult to know from this distance how strong the opposition were but they were no match for Alison and Merv's pride and joy. Will he ever learn to jump with them? Or is that his racing style for ever? Super second-phase acceleration. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GONSTA 1,148 Report post Posted December 11, 2014 I take it he won. What did he draw, and how did he do it?. Any chance of a link to the race. Thanks in anticipation. Replay will be up on tasracing.com.au sometime this morning Australian time apparently. I can't seem to load the replay site on an IPhone. I'm not sure if they upload to youtube or not but if someone finds and and could post it for me that'd be awesome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GONSTA 1,148 Report post Posted December 12, 2014 http://tasracing.com.au/replays/11122014-greyhounds-hobart/#race-9 ^^ thanks to the tasracing on twitter Unfortunately the replays can't be viewed on an IPhone which disappoints me. Must be time to get a laptop! Hopefully the link works. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmissile 409 Report post Posted December 12, 2014 GONSTA 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquaman 1,352 Report post Posted December 12, 2014 Thanks for the replays McMissile and Reilly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lad27 404 Report post Posted December 18, 2014 Get ya some of that and a track record to boot. Huge congrats Ali and Merv. Gives us all hope to keep dreaming the dream! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmmyb 277 Report post Posted December 18, 2014 Well done team. Thoroughly deserved. jasonmccook1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonmccook1 2,359 Report post Posted December 18, 2014 What a run !!! Philocon2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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