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Quotes from the advisory... "Veterinarians at EyeVet Services, Craig Irving and Petra Price, have diagnosed a concerning number of greyhound dogs in the Manawatu with blindness due to retinal disease." "GRNZ has contracted EyeVet Services to determine the proportion of dogs in the Manawatu affected by this disease and identify if there are any patterns associated with these animals that could help our understanding." "GRNZ is seeking participation of the greyhound trainers in the Manawatu and Wanganui area to be involved in this project."

My question is, why is the problem identified as being in the CD? There's plenty of dogs north of the CD & even more than what's in the CD to the south. It's more than coincidence that most bombshells are all first heard coming from the CD.... Where are the most dogs dropping dead at the lure? Why do sardines in the CD have synthetic (not found in nature)opioids in them? Why was it the CD board rep (at the time) the one caught relaying what drugs the RIU can't test for to their trainer? Why was it that a CD trainer was charged by the SPCA for live baiting? My BIG issue for years now is not so much what some of the CD trainers are up to, it's either inability or corruption within GRNZ and/or the RIU that's allowed them to get away with it. Denis, in the north had a positive Meth swab for a dog. Denis had his livelihood taken away from him, for at least 2 years, yet it never was determined where it came from, nor was there any doubt that it wasn't purposely administered... A CD trainer recently faced 3 charges for his dogs from positive swabs for synthetic opioids, he got a fine. It's now rumoured that he'll be facing a 4th charge for the same drug. It's not a level playing field whatsoever. The CD is a protected species & there is a reason for it. It's too bad we can't ask the blind sight-hounds for the answer as to why they can't see, nor can we explain to them how much better life would be, if they never lived in the CD.

This is the first time of heard about this being a problem. https://www.grnz.co.nz/News.aspx?NewsID=3143 I wonder if this would have any relationship with my suggestion of having a neon "Chemist" sign being erected in the Wanganui trainers car park area? Steroids can do some funny things to people/animals...

Must be penned in with invisible ink then... Any punter risking a dollar on this race, is a fool.

Another fringe benefit looks like it might be all set up for tomorrow. I'm sure short time Gavin will be all over it... Same GRNZ board, different member. Have a look at the #8 in the first race at Palmy tomorrow. https://www.grnz.co.nz/catch-the-action/13526/121576/field-detail.aspx As far as I'm aware, a dog needs to have a satisfactory qualifying trial under its belt before it can be nominated for a race & drawn to a field... Unless your a GRNZ board member?

I'm sure Google would be unbiased in determining who is the premier racing community in NZ. ?

Facts GRNZ & the RIU have said continually that they were going to wait for the SPCA's investigation to be completed prior to investigating the alleged crime under GRNZ rules. Brendon has been charged criminally by the SPCA. Questions Why hasn't the RIU opened an investigation on Lisa, as the trainer, with the ultimate non-transferable responsibility of welfare for the kennel? Why aren't the others along side Brendon in the images being investigated by the RIU? Surely both of these responses by GRNZ/RIU are not going to wait until Brendon's trail has been finalized. Lisa or her intellectual property (kennel/business) has not been charged by the SPCA, so what is the excuse the greyhound powers have for letting her slide for now? How long do you think GRV or NSWGR would have been around if the reacted at the same sloths speed that our powers have? Wake up powers... You have duties to perform...

Since the "cramp" didn't require a 21 or more day stand-down, the dog should have been charged with FTP. But since it's from a favoured kennel & one of a GRNZ board member, the rules have been interrupted differently. Consider it a fringe benefit from the corrupt capped crusaders.

Seems you can get it from this outfit & they'll put a postage stamp on it. https://greyhoundproductsdirect.com.au/product-category/sprinter-gold/

You know, you almost have to laugh at what has transpired so far, just over this Cole saga. Most members posting on the various threads on BOAY are crying out for HELP, in an attempt to save their livelihood & to save the industry. All that they want is fairness, integrity, justice and a level playing field for the code. Why is it so damn hard trying to get these simple things out of GRNZ/RIU? They are all things which they are tasked with doing! I challenge the mostly corrupt & conflicted GRNZ Board & the CE to take 5 minutes out of their busy schedule and actually read what they are tasked with doing in their prestigious positions. If somehow they believe they are to busy with other matters than to waste five minutes of their time studying what they should be doing, then simply spend 15 seconds and read (b), (c), (k) & (x) below, as a short briefing. 5. SPECIFIC POWERS OF THE BOARD 5.1 The Board shall have the following Powers in relation to these Rules: (a) To license or register persons under these Rules; (b) Subject to Rules 66 to 73, to Suspend, deregister, Disqualify or Warn Off as it deems necessary in the best interests of Greyhound racing or its related activities in New Zealand; (c) To promulgate, implement and uphold the Welfare Code relating to the safety and welfare of Greyhounds; (d) To determine fees payable in respect of all appeals and other applications made to, and all licences, consents, registrations and other documents issued by the Association; (e) To file an information or informations by lodging the information sheet with a person appointed by the Judicial Control Authority from time to time; (f) To disqualify either permanently or temporarily any Greyhound which, in the opinion of the Board, has been used for, or in connection with an Offence, or which has been entered or Nominated to run, or allowed to run in a Race or Satisfactory Trial under a fraudulent description, or failed to pursue the Lure during the Race or Satisfactory Trial provided that this power may not be exercised to change the placings. An Owner or Trainer of a Greyhound may seek a review, by a Judicial Committee, of any decision made under this Rule in accordance with Rule 66.2. (g) To exclude from participation in Greyhound racing, any Greyhound which is not Registered in accordance with these Rules or an Approved Registration Authority. (h) To prescribe conditions for all Registrations of Persons and Greyhounds including conditions for leasing of Greyhounds, the form of lease, registration of leases and Rules governing the rights and obligations of parties to such leasing arrangements. (i) To prohibit any Person from participating or being employed in an honorary capacity, or for reward or remuneration in Greyhound racing, either as an Official or employee of a Club, where such action is necessary for the proper conduct of Greyhound racing. (j) By notice in writing to any Person Registered under these Rules, the Board may prohibit such Person taking part in any Greyhound Race, Meeting or Satisfactory Trial held by any Greyhound racing Club which is not Registered under these Rules. (k) To exercise all other powers, duties and obligations contained in these Rules. (l) To appoint from time to time such number of Stewards for the purposes of these Rules as it thinks fit (but, in any case, not fewer than two), and (except where the Board has appointed an Integrity Service Provider) to pay such salary or other remuneration for services as it determines; (m) To appoint from time to time such number of Assistant Stewards for the purposes of these Rules as it thinks fit, and (except where the Board has appointed an Integrity Service Provider) to pay such salary or other remuneration for services as it determines (such Assistant Stewards to have the same duties, rights and obligations as Stewards, except to the extent that these Rules otherwise provide); (n) To appoint from time to time such number of Racecourse Investigators for the purposes of these Rules that it thinks fit, and (except where the Board has appointed an Integrity Service Provider) to pay such salary or other remuneration for services as it determines; (o) Notwithstanding any other provision of these Rules the Board may agree with any Integrity Service Provider to provide through its staff the carrying out of any function and the exercise of any power reserved to a Steward or Racecourse Investigator under these Rules. Provided that: (i) The staff of the Integrity Service Provider have first been appointed as Stewards and/or Racecourse Investigators pursuant to these Rules. (ii) The agreement requires the Integrity Service Provider to ensure that its staff at all times carry out the services in accordance with these Rules. (p) Where any member of the Board has reasonable cause to suspect an Offence is about to, or may take place, or has taken place, at any Meeting, Race or Trial the Chairman may authorise any such member for the purpose of preventing or detecting an enquiry into such Offence to (subject to the laws of trespass): (i) Enter and inspect any land, track, building, or other place in or about which such Meeting, Race or Trial is being held or is about to be held or is being conducted by any Clubs; (ii) Make, alter or vary all or any of the arrangements for the conduct of such Meeting, Race or Trial; (iii) Require the secretary of the Club conducting such Meeting, Race or Trial production of all books, particulars of entry or Nomination and or documents relating to the Meeting, Race or Trial of any Greyhound Nominated or entered or present at the Meeting, Race or Trial; (iv) Order any examination of any Greyhound for the purposes of ascertaining its age or identity for any other purpose; (v) Order the scratching or withdrawal of any Greyhound from a Race or Trial; (vi) Order the removal of any Muzzle or rug; (vii) Remove at any time during the hours of Racing the Judge, Steward or Stewards or other Officials and act in his/her or their stead or appoint a substitute or substitutes for him/her or them; (viii) Appoint any Official necessary in his/her opinion for the proper conduct of the Meeting, Race or Trial if he/she is of the opinion that the Club Committee or other governing body of the Club has failed or neglected to do so; (ix) Take possession and detain for the purposes of enquiry for a period not exceeding 14 days the Greyhound which in the opinion of such member of the Board there are reasonable grounds for believing or suspecting the omission or intention or attempt to commit an Offence; (x) Enquire into or direct the Steward or Stewards to enquire into whether there has been committed or attempted to commit an Offence.

The GRNZ board somehow feels their hands are tied by the RIU... Therefore, the GRNZ board needs to pull finger & put the "integrity service provider" contract up for bid to anyone willing to provide them the service. Yes I believe that GRNZ are 25% owners of the RIU but that does not in any way mean they need to retain the RIU's service. If they can't get the RIU to enforce integrity within the code, then they should be looking to hire someone else that can!

I too don't believe the personal comments/attacks serve any useful purpose. What happened at the Coles happened. It's been suggested to me that it continues to happen, however this time the bull-ring has been moved indoors & out of view. That suggestion could be true or false but as I have no evidence or confirming reports, I haven't raised the possibility until now. Brendon has been charged & now the justice process will run its course. Which ever way his court proceedings will end can only be speculation by any one at this point. We've all formed our opinions & most of them are a strong opinion one way or the other. I believe the best focus for energies is in other directions. Remember, up until at least now, there are other people in the images & Lisa as the trainer who have yet to answer any questions/charges for their part. Why haven't the RIU or GRNZ started the investigation into the other players in the saga? Is there any doubt where the bull-ring is which Brendon, Sam & at least one other person are live-baiting? Why hasn't Lisa had sanctions placed on her as the trainer? Under the GRNZ welfare policy, the trainer of record holds ultimate non-transferable responsibility for welfare issues. Brendon was warned off because he had been charged by the SPCA for animal cruelty. Therefore the SPCA believe they have the evidence required to reach a prosecution. Brendon is Lisa spouse & let's face it, Brendon is the trainer, training using Lisa's name. For mine, it doesn't matter how long Brendon's index finger is. The shape of Brendon's daughter is irrelevant. Where Lisa lives is pointless. I believe pressure should be being applied on GRNZ & the RIU to preform their DUTIES. These pressures now could make a difference. Complaining about which finger Brendon used in a photo is a total waste of time & effort.

I believe the #1 & #5 played a game of who can get their nose in front of the other dog, without leaving it's side. In other words, they were racing with each other & not pursing the lure. In to the corner, the #1 was paying some attention to the four eared #5. If I were the person in the Stewards chair on the day, I would be looking very closely at the head-on footage from the home straight. I'm picking there would be clearer evidence, than this from the side on, to charge the #5 with FTP & then await it's return to the trials with a third set of ears attempting to requalify. From what I can see in this replay, I'd give the #1 the benefit of doubt, as the distance between the #1 & #7 (3rd place) remained basically unchanged for the entire home straight. In just a slight bit of defence for the #5, he was the #3 in this image one race back. I'm sure he learned a little something on that day, the day he wasn't the only dog playing "it's my track - not yours".

I sure hope this blind man isn't the person to replace GW. It's almost like there's some kind of tie between the Trainer & the Steward... https://www.grnz.co.nz/catch-the-action/13519/stewards-report.aspx OPAWA LOWIE (4) - looked inwards abruptly at the start. Turned its head outwards towards another greyhound free of interference prior to entering the bend forcing runners wide. Vetted following the event and cleared of injury. After Viewing all available films Stewards could not establish beyond doubt that the greyhound had made Muzzle contact with the runner to its outside. Notwithstanding this Stewards stood it down for Failing to Pursue the lure. Video~ There's no doubt in my mind... Oh and by the way SW... this is how the GRNZ rule book defines marring.... Mar or Marring means the action of a Greyhound in voluntarily turning the head so as to make head or muzzle contact with another Greyhound.

Ewe're absolutely correct Jess. Kiwigreys made an error. I was guilty of that same error too. Were should have been We're. Then I followed it up with an even bigger error, anchovies should have been sardines. Maybe the Sardines(or were they anchovies?) I had a couple of weeks back did actually negatively (or is that positively?) effect the neurons in my brain. Something very fishy going on.

http://www.jca.org.nz/non-race-day-hearings/non-raceday-inquiry-riu-v-e-duganzich-reserved-decision-dated-2-april-2019-chair-mr-t-utikere

Someone better ring the All Blacks marketing team then...

Not often that I defend the tosser, but it appears to me to be his index finger. That said, it be the same finger a doctor would likely use to physically examine your colon.

Good luck with this one mate. I've been telling them that for years... However, think about things this way... Most of the bombshells seem to go off in the CD. The areas with the most prosecutions seem to be the North & the South. Something has stunk in the CD for a very long time. Were told that the one, whom I believe is the stink leader, will be on his merry way at the end of this month. Side note: Heard more anchovies, smuggling synthetic opioids, have swum up the Wanganui river & are on their way to the JCA.

Did the SPCA file animal cruelty charges?

Seems there's been an outbreak of taggers in PN again.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/racing/112400258/brendon-cole-pleads-not-guilty-to-live-baiting-greyhounds

It's time for further response from the RIU/GRNZ. As I understand it, Brendon plead not guilty via his lawyers, so there will be no hearing on the 7th. Next (first) appearance on 24 June. Both the court & newspaper said it is unlikely the case will be heard this year. Important enough info for a blip on the TV3 news possibly?