Need to know Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 I have just closed my Tab account.in protest to the pending closure of Greyhound Racing. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankiwi Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 10 hours ago, Need to know said: I have just closed my Tab account.in protest to the pending closure of Greyhound Racing. That is of no use if your sole purpose is protesting the closure of Greyhound Racing. As a board member & if you want a chance on overturning their decision, your complete focus needs to be on fixing this. 2020/2021 Major 2+ 1.9 per 1000. 2021/2022 Major 2+ 2.2 per 1000. 2022/2023 Major 2+ 2.2 per 1000. 2023/2024 Major 2+ 2.1 per 1000. Current 2024/2025 Major 2+ 4.1 per 1000 (as far as GRNZ has reported on). GRNZ shouldn't have been devastated by the announcement, they should have expected it. I started screaming early warnings about the Southland track in August, but GRNZ already knew about it, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Need to know Posted January 3 Author Share Posted January 3 Absolutely yankiwi ,this is my own personal protest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Agent Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Does it not matter that the death rate attributed to race injury is down to almost zero? It's difficult when it seems all the misconducts in greyhounds are highlighted. The other codes are not squeaky clean. I am not only disappointed at the decision to discontinue greyhound racing but also the disrespect to anyone involved in the industry. The legislation put through under urgency is a farce in my opinion. Trainers should dump all the dogs off at the Beehive as it seems to me that politicians have no idea or care about the consequences of that legislation, particularly when the SPCA euthanises dogs very regularly. Just like retired racehorses, sometimes they would be better off shot upon retirement. The first home might be great but, that is not always a forever home. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BitofaLegend Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 (edited) On 4/01/2025 at 4:39 PM, Special Agent said: Does it not matter that the death rate attributed to race injury is down to almost zero? It's difficult when it seems all the misconducts in greyhounds are highlighted. The other codes are not squeaky clean. I am not only disappointed at the decision to discontinue greyhound racing but also the disrespect to anyone involved in the industry. The legislation put through under urgency is a farce in my opinion. Trainers should dump all the dogs off at the Beehive as it seems to me that politicians have no idea or care about the consequences of that legislation, particularly when the SPCA euthanises dogs very regularly. Just like retired racehorses, sometimes they would be better off shot upon retirement. The first home might be great but, that is not always a forever home. Spoken to a few trainers. I dont think any trainer would let SPCA rehome their dogs because the majority of them would be put down. While the dogs cant be euthanised (they couldnt before the legislation passed), govt still cannot tell the owners of those dogs what to do post racing. I have heard there is already a rush to get the dogs into rehoming agencies. However, many will keep 1 or 2 and rehome the rest of them themselves. Edited January 5 by BitofaLegend 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Agent Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 Double standards. SPCA can put greyhounds down but, owners or trainers can't. How long do you think these dogs are going to sit at the rehoming agencies? What happens when the money from GRNZ that fund these runs out? Who has been advising the Racing Minister/s? This Racing Minister looks no better than anyone else profitting from greyhound racing when you consider what the entire industry has been sacrificed for. I do not buy into the welfare of the dogs being the catalyst for an industry closure when lobbied by a minority group. What a country of weak minded people we have become. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BitofaLegend Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 13 minutes ago, Special Agent said: Double standards. SPCA can put greyhounds down but, owners or trainers can't. How long do you think these dogs are going to sit at the rehoming agencies? What happens when the money from GRNZ that fund these runs out? Who has been advising the Racing Minister/s? This Racing Minister looks no better than anyone else profitting from greyhound racing when you consider what the entire industry has been sacrificed for. I do not buy into the welfare of the dogs being the catalyst for an industry closure when lobbied by a minority group. What a country of weak minded people we have become. Contrary to popular belief, most trainers do not like to put dogs down. It happens sure, but its not like they take joy in it. Quite the opposite really 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newmarket Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 I’m so looking forward to no dog racing in NZ, be great watching trackside without dogs chasing a stuffed toy, no doubt a few carnival type ex dog trainers will be looking for employment…. Maybe all those involved should look at the disgraceful behaviour from people in the sport over the last few yrs…. Farewell soon 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 1 hour ago, Newmarket said: no doubt a few carnival type ex dog trainers will be looking for employment…. Hope for Industries Fair comeback? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 2 hours ago, Rangatira said: Hope for Industries Fair comeback? Yeah great idea Ranga. We could have Go-carts chasing the rabbit!!! @Brodie will have to slim down a bit but... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 2 hours ago, Chief Stipe said: Yeah great idea Ranga. We could have Go-carts chasing the rabbit!!! @Brodie will have to slim down a bit but... Needs Villa 23 to reopen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Looks a bit too vegetarian for me Ranga @Rangatira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shab Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 10 hours ago, Newmarket said: Maybe all those involved should look at the disgraceful behaviour from people in the sport over the last few yrs…. Farewell soon Plenty of disgraceful behaviour in gallops and harness. What do all these well paid fellas at the RIB do all day 'The Racing Integrity Board promotes and ensures compliance with high standards of integrity, animal welfare and professionalism by people in the racing industry.' Yeah right, Why don't you get up these guys Winnie? Throw your legislation in the bin, get rid of these do nothings, replace them with some competent types and lets keep the dogs racing. 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newmarket Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 7 hours ago, Shab said: Plenty of disgraceful behaviour in gallops and harness. What do all these well paid fellas at the RIB do all day 'The Racing Integrity Board promotes and ensures compliance with high standards of integrity, animal welfare and professionalism by people in the racing industry.' Yeah right, Why don't you get up these guys Winnie? Throw your legislation in the bin, get rid of these do nothings, replace them with some competent types and lets keep the dogs racing. Nah, I’ll be happy when they go, obviously those in other 2 codes happy too as I don’t see too many pushing back… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 18 hours ago, Chief Stipe said: Looks a bit too vegetarian for me Ranga @Rangatira You and me both, Brodster has every right to be different. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Agent Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 On 2/14/2025 at 1:38 PM, Newmarket said: Maybe all those involved should look at the disgraceful behaviour from people in the sport over the last few yrs…. Farewell soon 😀 Are you saying there is no disgraceful behaviour from the other codes? Maybe they just have a bigger carpet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Agent Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 On 2/15/2025 at 3:51 PM, Rangatira said: You and me both, Brodster has every right to be different. Surely that's just the side salad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BitofaLegend Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 On 15/02/2025 at 7:51 AM, Newmarket said: Nah, I’ll be happy when they go, obviously those in other 2 codes happy too as I don’t see too many pushing back… What will happen to all the horses that "arent" sent to the butchery for dog food now 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 18 hours ago, BitofaLegend said: What will happen to all the horses that "arent" sent to the butchery for dog food now 🤣 There is still a market for feeding the majority of "pet" dogs that are obese. The fact is manufacturing pet food is one of the biggest contributors to... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Agent Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Okay people, go away and do a bit of research. Come back and tell us how to get around the "duty of care" regulation that forbids you to dogtucker any slow or nasty ex-racehorse, or one that you can no longer afford to feed. While you are at it give us a list of how many, and locations, of operations where you can offload your horse for petfood. Apparently in Auckland it's about $800 to end the life of a sick, old or injured horse ($300 for the vet and $500 to dispose of the body). Next assignment is to enlighten us as to what areas in NZ allow horses to be buried. I might need "happy to see the greyhounds go" and "pushing back" defined too because I am at a loss as to explanations of some of the ill informed comments on this subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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