The White Poodle 23 Report post Posted May 23 Race one at Cambridge today The handler of the 8 dog needs putting out to pasture as far as boxing dogs go. Watch the replay and see how she struggled to box the dog and actually kneed the dog upwards assisting it to flip right over. This is not the first time at all she has needed assistance to box and maybe the Stewards could look into this. 1 hedley reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eyespy 50 Report post Posted May 23 7 hours ago, The White Poodle said: Race one at Cambridge today The handler of the 8 dog needs putting out to pasture as far as boxing dogs go. Watch the replay and see how she struggled to box the dog and actually kneed the dog upwards assisting it to flip right over. This is not the first time at all she has needed assistance to box and maybe the Stewards could look into this. 1 Patiti reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Betting man 53 Report post Posted May 23 Totally agree, almost brutal handling, & as you say not the first time from this trainer. I had a bet in the race and was pretty pissed off, it’s not fair on the other dogs already in the boxes while this malarkey is going on due to incompetent handling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Poodle 23 Report post Posted May 24 Boxing first , fair call, but surely this Handler/Trainer should not be allowed to box the dog. The kneeing of dogs to box away is the sign of a physical problem maybe but in no way does it allow full control of the dog. This is a regular habit Shirley has and maybe some other handlers could offer to help her out.? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
My Two Cents 32 Report post Posted May 24 In fairness the trainer in question has been around the dog racing circuit for a very long time and has also overcome injuries that many may not of recovered from as well as she has. Maybe handlers/trainers that are more capable and physically fit could offer to help, my guess would be that she doesn’t want to ask for help. Some younger newcomers could benefit from her knowledge might I add. It’s a tad harsh crucifying someone whose obviously still got a passion for the sport but physically struggles with the odd over eager dog. I’ve seen a few battle scars, ie black eyes on trainers far stronger than she is as a result of temperamental hounds. Keep doing what you love and training winners Shirley. 3 1 Gary Sharp, hedley, GOM and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flabbergasted 62 Report post Posted May 26 Here here 2 cents. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmmyb 275 Report post Posted June 6 Wow. What a day for Shirley and her pooches today. Biggest congrats to her. A hard working and very knowledgeable trainer who deserves every bit of success that comes her way. Surely everyone made a packet today? 4 The White Poodle, Ravendog, Gary Sharp and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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