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17 Nov 09
20:25
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Must be massively pleased with tonights racing and coverage. Interesting that the Company Secretary (didn't get her name) interviewed on Sky by Gary earlier made sure that first and foremost it was important to recognise and look after connections, sponsors **ports at the last minute) and punters. Well done. Yorkshire hospitality at its best. As everyone watching can see it really is a great provincial track and a fabulous surface and a truly great racing experience. Should be given a BAGS contract. Markets holding up well. It's not rocket science even in a recession and other tracks should take note. Proud and privileged she mentioned having those two great dogs there to parade. How many tracks would have said that? Good stuff.
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Aye fantastic, especially ever race being foot started!
Like a breath of fresh air when all around seems to be crumbling.
well said
others tracks should be taking note
keep the owners sweet not the partypackers
others tracks should be taking note
keep the owners sweet not the partypackers
It wont get a BAGS contract with only 2 bookmakers
I'm sure they have the contingency plans to bring it up to the required three (is it?).
I was there last night and spoke to a friend who had a dog in the final.
He said he paid his fiver in and was given no hospitality, no buffet or anything
Now whether he was just unaware of any hospitality I have no idea, but he seemed pretty sure there was nothing on
I was also told second hand of another finalist owner who phoned up last week and enquired as to what they would receive as owners and were told they got nothing. They could pay in and book a table like every one else. Now I apologise if I have got the wrong info from these people but that is what I was told. Could the track not do with better lighting as well ?
He said he paid his fiver in and was given no hospitality, no buffet or anything
Now whether he was just unaware of any hospitality I have no idea, but he seemed pretty sure there was nothing on
I was also told second hand of another finalist owner who phoned up last week and enquired as to what they would receive as owners and were told they got nothing. They could pay in and book a table like every one else. Now I apologise if I have got the wrong info from these people but that is what I was told. Could the track not do with better lighting as well ?
Apart from that, it is a smashing track.
Spotlessly clean , nice big bar and restuarant upstairs and what a lovely gallop for a dog.
I would take a dog there without a second thought.
Spotlessly clean , nice big bar and restuarant upstairs and what a lovely gallop for a dog.
I would take a dog there without a second thought.
for a pie and a pint?
I did like the run-up on the longer 6-bends.
I did like the run-up on the longer 6-bends.
PAR.
There was an absolute fantastic buffet laid on for all trainers, it was located on the top floor in one of the executive boxes. A finer spread of food you wouldnt have bettered in a 5* resturant, it really was top class. Sounds like your friends didnt ask the right people..shame as they missed a treat.
There was an absolute fantastic buffet laid on for all trainers, it was located on the top floor in one of the executive boxes. A finer spread of food you wouldnt have bettered in a 5* resturant, it really was top class. Sounds like your friends didnt ask the right people..shame as they missed a treat.
they probly needed a longer run up after watching a few of those dubious hand starts.
i had a dog running... in for nowt and free prog.
food was brilliant according to my trainer too
food was brilliant according to my trainer too
I can get more at Askern than I can Sheffield. Took a dog there 4 weeks ago, got a bag on no prob.
par 18 Nov 13:32
"what a lovely gallop for a dog"
This is the single most important bit for me as a Greyhound punter.
"what a lovely gallop for a dog"
This is the single most important bit for me as a Greyhound punter.
Kevin it was an owner I spoke to, but as I said he may have been unaware
I trust he has missed out on a nice feed then, very remiss of him
I trust he has missed out on a nice feed then, very remiss of him
Is my local track and the general consensus of opinion is that it is on the up and up and up and improving year on year unlike many many others. Great night out and very very friendly. Dog racing is as much about enjoyment and the experience as anything else and that is exactly what you get at Doncaster. We might be in a chronic recession and what somebody mentioned about traps might be right but I cannot over - emphasize what a great running track it is and how friendly people are. I usually take my children for an hour or two on a Saturday and they love it. The quality is there for everybody to see. Ding dong and well done Doncaster.
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