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Loved the hurdlers!

Just changed the ChCh press to a small fold up version, looks about the same as the many free ones we get from ChCh areas. Only thing, it costs $2.40 if you buy it from shop?? I suggest The Press in this format will be extinct soon

Pity we don’t know a vet who could get involved in a well mannered, calm discussion. ?

Thought it was an unusual drive. Next up written all over it, doesn’t help you this week.

Flag, your right. Another goodun misty anna. I’ve never followed the dogs that much, but I love the hype around the top ones in any code, it’s what gets us excited. As a kid, probably late 70s, the whole family went to a fireworks display at QE2. Not sure what the other entertainment was, but I do recall a dog race or 2. Which looking back, I still remember the packed stadium roaring as these dogs flew around the track. Anyone remember this?

Wow, didn’t think he raced at Addington. Course stats, mud etc was always s good guide at QE2. Was a real team effort, boys pushing starting traps to different distance starts before race, good viewing, you could sit on any seat around the track. I did enjoy the grass racing. Do dogs now have more injuries at Addington than they did QE2?

So why is Laxis banned here?

To be honest, until these posts were put up, and Mardys comp, I didn’t really take much notice of this carnival. Big money on offer alright

Good stuff Basil , that surprises me comparing barrier draw stats.

You’ve been around for a long time in the game John, what is wrong with the game? Does seem to be a Nth island issue? I used to go to QE2 Park to watch the dogs racing, around the time Shorty Bijou Raced. Think that was his name, used to fly out wide on the grass track, you could nearly touch him he was that wide.

I did like Brian Martin asa commentator, loved the sport, and showed some passion. If he is now working as a scientist, that is good news. All the best to him.

Be great to have him back

Well, maybe he wasn’t drunk, but I thought that they suspected him to be drinking, then they replaced him with mark Rosso. Sadly, everything on tv about the dogs appears to always be negative, real shame

Brian Martin was stood down one night was he not?

Yeah, loved that public stand. Remember many drivers that came in to have a chat before first race. Those were the days you had to get there early to get a leaner!

Don’t follow the dogs that much, but this has just been all over TV 1 news. What a disgrace? The industry is in trouble. Drunk and abusive commentator, trainers fighting, threats, now P??? Puts me right off to be honest, feel sorry for the good ones involved in the sport, they must be embarrassed

Brodie, Think you are alone on this one. Heard some stats on trackside today regarding jewels winners since it’s inception. 59% of races have been won by favs, yet 20% of favs have not finished in top 3 placing! If anyone had a horse that qualified, surely you would go. Been many horses that have paid a div in the jewels, draw works both ways, think it’s a great concept. So good luck Globe and others that have horses racing in the jewels, you all have a chance to take home some cash. For some, this is their nz cup.

Just the usual intimidation.

So Brodie is Mick?

Gee, Beavis & Butthead are really pissed with you Chief! Here they are trying to convince themselves that they have traffic? Remind me of those 2 old guys in the muppets that sit in the balcony! Just remember, you both posted this about an hour ago, no comments, likes etc? Only traffic you have is on the motorway.

Look out Chief, here come the suits!!!! ?. Surprised you still allowed on that site, your about the only one not banned????

This really annoys me, one of the reasons I used to clash with a certain poster. Poor Roger James, he is a bloody gentleman, yet here he is, getting bashed again. Yet, he can post this crap??? How the hell does he get away with it.? At least Ohokaman gave him a slap. Roger, come on over here, I have always appreciated your thoughts, and you have trained some great horses. All the best,

Barry, Dont think Hesi is out of line on this. You gotta remember, many have not had a voice for so long, mainly because they had different views to those ruling RC. So Hesi is a bit enthusiastic, so what, I think that’s what was needed, nobody is being nasty about anything, which is certainly a good thing. You only have to look at the harness section to see how things can run smoothly, without the agro. So keep it up Hesi, good competition be good for both sites. ?

So the main reason that Ashburton is losing it next year, is because staff have left the club, and they have doubts about the club organising next years event, over 1 year away?