Greyhound Thread

[HodgoBerro]

Hey guys and gals

this is the new greyhound thread were we can talk about who's in and out, what the big races coming up and info on buy/sell pups/dogs

[Dakink]

Awesome - This is something I like betting on - but have always wanted to own Greys!!

How would you advise someone who wants to become involved?

[HodgoBerro]

ok what i know is that if you want to own a racing greyhound must contact your GRA (the one in brisbane is in Amy St albion) you must get an application for a owners licence which is i think $58 each year.

this is a 3/4 week wait as they check criminal records and so forth

you can then join syndicates or apply to train your own greyhounds.

to 'adopt' a retired greyhound its a little different, we've never done the GAP program with our dogs, usually when their racing career is through they are pretty much put out to greener pastures

my family are pretty much against euthanasing our dogs for no apparent reason

[HodgoBerro]

hey guys the broncos charity dog ripped rite up is running tomorrow at ipswich
race 1 box 5

she's just come back from a cracked hock so fingers crossed for a good run

[DIEHARD]

I'm involved in the Greyhound Adoption Program. Last year I used to volunteer nearly one day a week for G.A.P. I love the dogs, the program and the people.

For anyone who wants to see some greyhounds, check them out at the pet and animal expo.

Dates - 17 - 19 March
Times - Friday 10 - 5, Sat & Sun 10 - 5.30
Place - Brisbane Convention Centre South Brisbane

I'll have a few dogs racing soon, got the papers back.

In my family we have about 20 greyhounds of various ages. Most retired. Greyhounds get treated better than humans in our family.

Greyhounds are the light of my life.

Maybe in the future we can see a challenge between the Titans and Broncos in greyhound form, in the tradition of Lions v Broncos and the greyhound State of Origin. Titans v Broncos, run at the Gold Coast and Brisbane race courses.

[HodgoBerro]

how du volunteer?

[DIEHARD]

how du volunteer?

Well I just got in contact with Kirsty O'Brien kirsty@greyhoundpets.org.au and asked.

There is a heap of things you can do.

I used to do the weekly meat run to foster carers, which I don't have to do anymore because our meat company now delivers to Ipswich. Also transport dogs to vets and foster carers.

I also turned up to a good few of their appearances at fetes and shows, which is definitely the fun part, showing off the greyhounds and how fantastic they are to the virgin public.

You aren't just promoting GAP but greyhounds as a whole.

Many other people help out other ways, the GRA finances the operation, vets, food and vet products companies donate their time, service and product or at a fantastic discount.

Owners donate/provide kennels or transport for dogs in the program.

And the foster carers are usually ordinary people who look after a dog for a few weeks to get them used to life as a pet, certainly the life blood of the program and great people.

You could also attend fetes and shows with your favourite greyhound and share them with the public.

You should try and catch up with GAP over the time the pet and animal expo is on. Catch up with them and say g'day, they'll answer all your questions.

They'll be delighted to meet you.

Check out the GAP website. http://www.greyhoundpets.org.au/
I'm not rostered on, but I'll make an appearance one or two days.

[Des]

I reckon Diehard has an excellant idea about the Broncos & Titans greyhound race. Imagine seeing Darren Lockyer & Preston Cambell running around a track chasing a rabbit. What a great idea. LOL. I think Preston would win. :win: :win: :win:

[DIEHARD]

I reckon Diehard has an excellant idea about the Broncos & Titans greyhound race. Imagine seeing Darren Lockyer & Preston Cambell running around a track chasing a rabbit. What a great idea. LOL. I think Preston would win. :win: :win: :win:

Yea I'd tip Presto. He'd make a good greyhound!

[DeeGan]

What is the cost in buying, maintaining, racing (with trainer costs) etc. a grey hound over a year approximately?

[HodgoBerro]

you can't just give a greyhound pal...

including the best meat, attitives (that includes feramo, iron, calcium, vitamin e, etc), science diet, milk, eggs

you're looking at about 5 grand at the least.

[HodgoBerro]

You could also attend fetes and shows with your favourite greyhound and share them with the public.

i'm really interested in taking one of my brood girls for a pet fete - can you give her a buzz to see if its appropriate?

[HodgoBerro]

hey guys we just got the 1st name back for our Brett Lee x Jeanie's Queen pups

CYCLONIC LEE

(nothing to do with whats been in the news either)

'Daniel' (as he's known fondly to us) will have his 1st start at Wentworth Park on the 3rd of April in the Magic Maiden

he's been going as well as Convincing Lee so we are fingers crossed

[HodgoBerro]

hey guys - just letting you know that we are selling some dogs

8 Hallucinate x Ginger Legs pups (4 boys 4 girls)

whelped on the 4th of January 06

Ginger Legs is a litter sister to Jeanies Queen (38 wins 25 placings)

Ginger Legs broke in better than Jeanies Queen however a stopper injury shortened her career

pups are going for $3500 each ready at 12 weeks


2 Brett Lee x Jeanies Queen (17 months old)

broken in - good reports

1 boy, 1 girl

eligible for the Ipswich Auction

the girl was sold for $36 thousand at the Auction

litter brother is Cyclonic Lee - who will start in the Magic Maiden in Sydney next monday

they are trialling over the 520m at Albion Park mid 30s (mind you both the times we trialled the track was considered dead)

best offer after 14 days

PM me for details to call my dad about this.

[HodgoBerro]

anyone on the punt tonight

Albion Park - Race 2 Box 1
Most Lee

litter sister to convincing lee - 1st start since august