vld 62 Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Thought some of you might be interested to see some pictures of my dogs down at the race track last Summer.<BR>There were 4 dogs in this race - mine came 1st and 2nd but Luna went so wide on the bends (!)she looks like she's racing by herself in the pic!<BR><BR>Luna (20months) <BR><BR>EDITED 26TH FEB TO SAY: HAD CONFIRMATION TODAY THAT IT WILL START UP 20TH MARCH - AFTER THAT IT WILL BE FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH FOR THOSE IN THE NORTH WEST WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED. THEY GIVE YOU TIMINGS OF RACES AND THERE IS A GUY TAKING PICS (LIKE MINE BELOW) WHICH ARE REASONABLY PRICED TOO. Quote Link to post
vld 62 Posted February 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 And Gyp (6 and half years old) Fawn bitch in middle -the old girl actually came first with Luna coming in second. Quote Link to post
vld 62 Posted February 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 And an old one of Gyp lure coursing (2 years old here) Quote Link to post
Shazza 52 Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Are they Grews? I'm hoping to do this with my pup when she's older, good pics mate Quote Link to post
vld 62 Posted February 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Are they Grews? I'm hoping to do this with my pup when she's older, good pics mate Gyp is 1/2 greyhound, 3/8th whippet, 1/8th deerhound (so pretty much a Grew - LOL) Luna is 1/2 greyhound, 1/4 deerhound, 1/4 bull. Its good fun - once a month and gives the dogs a good burn off. Good luck with yours. Quote Link to post
socks 32,253 Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 i take it thats down at ystrad track fella ........... Quote Link to post
vld 62 Posted February 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 i take it thats down at ystrad track fella ........... Its Ellesmere Port Greyhound track mate. Once a month (usually first Sunday of month) in the Summer the Afghan club hire it out for them to have a lollop about (LOL - its actually really funny to watch them!) but they let lurchers/terriers and other breeds race too. Its a good laugh and sometimes you can have a mix of breeds racing and choose different length races - eg my lurchers have raced pure salukis over longer distances etc. Quote Link to post
sthelens hunter 73 Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 i take it thats down at ystrad track fella ........... Its Ellesmere Port Greyhound track mate. Once a month (usually first Sunday of month) in the Summer the Afghan club hire it out for them to have a lollop about (LOL - its actually really funny to watch them!) but they let lurchers/terriers and other breeds race too. Its a good laugh and sometimes you can have a mix of breeds racing and choose different length races - eg my lurchers have raced pure salukis over longer distances etc. is there any chance you can pm me the details of were its held Quote Link to post
vld 62 Posted February 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 i take it thats down at ystrad track fella ........... Its Ellesmere Port Greyhound track mate. Once a month (usually first Sunday of month) in the Summer the Afghan club hire it out for them to have a lollop about (LOL - its actually really funny to watch them!) but they let lurchers/terriers and other breeds race too. Its a good laugh and sometimes you can have a mix of breeds racing and choose different length races - eg my lurchers have raced pure salukis over longer distances etc. is there any chance you can pm me the details of were its held Not sure when it starts up again - but here's a link to it : www.affieloverbreedclubs.co.uk/racing-epar.htm Quote Link to post
vld 62 Posted February 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 i take it thats down at ystrad track fella ........... Its Ellesmere Port Greyhound track mate. Once a month (usually first Sunday of month) in the Summer the Afghan club hire it out for them to have a lollop about (LOL - its actually really funny to watch them!) but they let lurchers/terriers and other breeds race too. Its a good laugh and sometimes you can have a mix of breeds racing and choose different length races - eg my lurchers have raced pure salukis over longer distances etc. is there any chance you can pm me the details of were its held Not sure when it starts up again - but here's a link to it : www.affieloverbreedclubs.co.uk/racing-epar.htm Just looked up and it runs March to November. Quote Link to post
sthelens hunter 73 Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 thanks for that will take them in march it might help them to mix with other dogs Quote Link to post
vld 62 Posted February 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 thanks for that will take them in march it might help them to mix with other dogs Nice one. Will PM you time and date - it ususally starts about 1pm. Was £1 to get in and then £1- £3 per race depending on the lenght of race (might have changed now) Also, if you are running with other dogs - you'll need to bring some muzzles mate, if you just want to run yours together or on their own then they don't usually make you muzzle them. Cheers. Quote Link to post
vld 62 Posted February 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 Confirmaton racing starts on 20th March through toOctober for anyone in north west/north wales who might be interested. Be nice to get some good races going lads. Quote Link to post
rob190364 2,594 Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 Can you go with your dog and just watch? Mines too young but wouldn't mind watchin a few races. Quote Link to post
vld 62 Posted February 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 Can you go with your dog and just watch? Mines too young but wouldn't mind watchin a few races. Yes mate you can - but if you don't want to endure the afghan racing (!!!) then I'd come abit later - about 2ish - most of it should be over by then. Quote Link to post
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