chartpolski 24,384 Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 If you don’t want Greyhound Racing to go the way of coursing, please sign this petition; Petition: Introduce a Statutory Levy on Bookmakers to Fund Greyhound Welfare PETITION.PARLIAMENT.UK We call on the UK Government to introduce a statutory levy on bookmakers to secure reliable funding... I was talking to people who have started this petition and it seems that they are worried about the UK Labour Government following the Wales Labour Government in trying to ban greyhound racing on “animal welfare” issues. This petition is for Bookmakers to pay a levy on the profits of betting on greyhounds and be put towards rehoming retired greyhounds, etc. Cheers. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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WataWalloper 690 Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 2 hours ago, chartpolski said: If you don’t want Greyhound Racing to go the way of coursing, please sign this petition; Petition: Introduce a Statutory Levy on Bookmakers to Fund Greyhound Welfare PETITION.PARLIAMENT.UK We call on the UK Government to introduce a statutory levy on bookmakers to secure reliable funding... I was talking to people who have started this petition and it seems that they are worried about the UK Labour Government following the Wales Labour Government in trying to ban greyhound racing on “animal welfare” issues. This petition is for Bookmakers to pay a levy on the profits of betting on greyhounds and be put towards rehoming retired greyhounds, etc. Cheers. What’s craic with the dogs now? My eldest just turned 18 and wants go, what tracks are left up geordie land way I can take him too? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chartpolski 24,384 Posted February 1 Author Report Share Posted February 1 12 minutes ago, WataWalloper said: What’s craic with the dogs now? My eldest just turned 18 and wants go, what tracks are left up geordie land way I can take him too? I think Brough Park in Newcastle is the only one left mate. Camois was only a training track and had the odd whippet open last time I was there, but I think it’s now closed down. If you want to go to Brough Park, and it’s still going, PM me and I’ll have a night there with you and the lad . Cheers. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jukel123 8,544 Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 (edited) Pretty sure Sunderland track still operates. With so few tracks left, you'd think the number of retired greyhounds could be rehomed. Every second dog owner is keen to tell you their dog is a rescue. Seems like the British public is on a mission to get brownie points for rescuing dogs or becoming a vegan. Rather than adopting Spanish galgos or Romanian semi feral Street dogs the moral crusaders should put our own greyhounds first. I was happy to re_ home a laid back, graceful greyhound. But the boss woman insisted on a whippet. Edited February 1 by jukel123 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chartpolski 24,384 Posted February 1 Author Report Share Posted February 1 2 minutes ago, jukel123 said: Pretty sure Sunderland track still operates. With so few tracks left, you'd think the number of retired greyhounds could be rehomed. Every second dog owner is keen to tell you their dog is a rescue. Seems like the British public is on a mission to get brownie points for rescuing dogs or becoming a vegan. Rather than adopting Spanish galgos or Romanian semi feral Street dogs. The moral crusaders should put our own greyhounds first. Yes, Sunderland dogs still operates, but I rarely travel south of the river these days; Sunderland Greyhounds WWW.SUNDERLAND-GREYHOUNDS.CO.UK Sunderland Greyhounds is a busy greyhound stadium which races 4 times a week, as well as hosting events and... If Katchy and his son want a night at the dogs, Brough Park is just a few miles from me. Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jukel123 8,544 Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 There's lads local to me who race at both tracks. All local tracks have closed. A bloke I know recently had a litter from his brood bitch. He works on the roads, so he's not exactly rich. He told me the pups were for sale, two grand each. I thought he was bullshitting me. But I looked on Greyhound Data and there they were. He sold them in a fortnight. So there's still pockets of interest and people willing to pay for a lot for their hobby. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steve66 3,555 Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 Signed , sad to see tracks closeing especailly the old flapping tracks , had many agood night out and met some good dog lads 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chartpolski 24,384 Posted February 1 Author Report Share Posted February 1 25 minutes ago, steve66 said: Signed , sad to see tracks closeing especailly the old flapping tracks , had many agood night out and met some good dog lads There were lots of flapping tracks in this area years ago. An entry into my diary from 1972; Pelaw Grange and Stanley Greyhound tracks; Cheers. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steve66 3,555 Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 Sadly highgate and askern have closed , cant see them opening back up only afew liscenced tracks remain around south yorks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chartpolski 24,384 Posted February 1 Author Report Share Posted February 1 3 minutes ago, steve66 said: Sadly highgate and askern have closed , cant see them opening back up only afew liscenced tracks remain around south yorks The whippet bend opens we’re held at those tracks aswell, so it affects whippet racing as well as greyhound racing. Cheers. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THE STIFFMEISTER 16,139 Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 Gretna shitting was awful for the lads round by me and lower Scotland , used to be a great night . i didn’t know pelaw grange was shut Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jukel123 8,544 Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 (edited) It would be great to gather together all the scams and stories surrounding the tracks. My favourite concerns a bloke who had a really tall greyhound. It was common knowledge that this dog could really motor but the owner was keeping it back until it reached really good odds. So that night finally came, and a split second before the start of the race the owner and his mates all placed big money simultaneously. Sure enough, the dog trapped like lightning and was pissing the race by 4 lengths or more. The bookies were in for a hiding until a little whippet suddenly "broke free" from a spectator and interfered with the race. The tannoy announced " void race". Clever buggers bookies. I can still remember the hissy fitting the owner made. Threats of hidings and murder. The bookies were smug. Edited February 1 by jukel123 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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