Guest Daks Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 (edited) hi all, i would like to get into greyhound racing and just fancy doing the flapping tracks instead of the big tracks like sunderland, newcastle, coventry etc etc to start out however i dont have a clue about whree to sorce a grey from good lines, how much to pay etc any info will be appreciated as i dont want to buy a dog that may as well run backwards!!! cheers...gary edited to spell greyhound properly!!! Edited October 18, 2009 by Daks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dave1979 77 Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 i think there is a papar called the greyhound star!!! try that!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
delboy p 183 Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 go on greyhound data there is pup on there Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Daks Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 cheers fellas, i am on that data site now theres a few for sale, i dont want out fantastic from the fastest of fastest of dogs as i have had dogs in the past that i got for pennies as they are c**p in the owners eyes and i have turned them into 5 out of 5 hare dogs with time and effort, breeding is of no impotance to me as it will be my first ever attempt at all this so just to succeed and have it chase a lure will be enough for me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
delboy p 183 Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 cheers fellas, i am on that data site now theres a few for sale, i dont want out fantastic from the fastest of fastest of dogs as i have had dogs in the past that i got for pennies as they are c**p in the owners eyes and i have turned them into 5 out of 5 hare dogs with time and effort, breeding is of no impotance to me as it will be my first ever attempt at all this so just to succeed and have it chase a lure will be enough for me good luck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
taxman 0 Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 hi mate go to your local flapping track study the dogs for a bit greyhound data is good but you might buy a dog that your track wont suit put a wanted card on the track board and you can see it run your track by then you will know what are good times and bad best of luck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 spend some time round the tracks pick a few brains .. someone will give you sound advice but you`ll hear a lot of crap . get an insight to whats involved you only get out what you put in .. study bloodlines some good stuff comes up at the right price . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shannon1970 0 Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 mate the more you pay faster it is,not as easy as you think, raceing greyhounds is a completely different ball game to hunting with them atb though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mossyh07 64 Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Your better off buying a good one than buying a bad one.. While it may cost more to buy you have a better chance of making yer money back.. The ruuning costs are the same with a good one as a bad one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
welshhound2 20 Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 try the greyhound auctions watch them trial and bid on the fastest but expect to pay some strong money Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurcherman1 0 Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 mate the more you pay faster it is,not as easy as you think,raceing greyhounds is a completely different ball game to hunting with them atb though I TOATALLY AGREE WITH YOU MATE IVE BEEN HUNTING LURCHERS FOR YEARS THEN DECIDED TO GET A GREYHOUND THAT WAS MY BIGGEST MISTAKE THERE NOTHING LIKE LURCHERS AND ALL SO MATE A WOULDNT GET A CHEAP ONE UR BETTER SPENDING ABOUT 600 ATLEAST I THINK IF YOUR LOOKING SOMTHING HALF DECENT THAT STILL NEEDS WORK ATB LURCHERMAN Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brock 11 Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 you need to spend a bit more than that mate,send maxhardcore a pm hes usually got saplings there,always well turned out and and most make top grade some even better Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coursing_lad 45 Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 do you need certain paperwork to run on flapping tracks ect , i,e training card / schooling ? of some sort , total novice here you see CL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coursing_lad 45 Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 do you need certain paperwork to run on flapping tracks ect , i,e training card / schooling ? of some sort , total novice here you see CL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Daks Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 cheers for the advice guys i ahve met a bloke who is well into racing at the flapping tracks and he's putting he feelers out for me so hopefully something will come along am in no rush so will study study and study cheers again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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