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Fantastic evening.....plenty of food and drink , great company and all of the characters turning up for the pinnacle of greyhound racing . Remember standing in a filthy derelict venue the year before and could't wait to get out of the gaff . Can't really fault Towcester , just wish it had been dropped in London .
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I went last night for the first time as it's The Derby Final and I haven't missed one for 22 years with low expectations after reading and hearing so many negative things about the place and I have to say I was very impressed by a lot of things.
The viewing is actually much better then I imagined as on tv the track looks so far away from the stands but in reality you are a lot closer and get a great view of the whole track and can see exactly how the races pan out and when you watch the replays your first judgement of what happened in the race live is pretty accurate. The setting around the track is also stunning and the backdrop of the Towcester countryside almost Cheltenham like in its beauty. Despite the large crowds it never felt uncomfortable and getting a drink and going to the toilet was a quick and painless exercise. The track itself is quite clearly a shambles however. Some amazing front running performances from Wildcat, Bluebird and Bruisers and flying finishes from Calico Ranger and Minx in the Champion Hurdle were mixed in with some completely baffling runs from Cloran Paddy and Tyrur Shay who in my opinion would have won easily at any other track in the country from the positions they were both in. I still can't believe Shay hasn't won the Derby and with no offence intented to connections of the dog we are left with a winner like Astute Missile! I also like many others didn't like the 8 dog races or the fact the Derby was run in daylight. For anyone that hasn't been it's a great place to go and watch dog racing and I will definitely go again next year. Just a huge shame about the track unfortunately |
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big ern ,very good and honest comments
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wish somebody would re-post these negative comments that have been put up about towcester
to my knowledge nobody has posted any criticism of it other than criticism that is running track-related its like saying I went to the tennis @ wimbledon sat in the royal box had the best strawberries and cream I've ever had, just a shame the lawn wasn't mowed properly and the net had a hole in it |
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i watched on the youtube and the only thing was the sound difference but that can be sorted, the presentation was second to none and a special thanks for star sports for having the guts to sponsor the race and all the staff at the track,never backed the derby winner but it was still a great event with all the camera work was great, i look forward to next year well done to all the people that made it happen.
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Im going to Get shot Down but as a Spectacle I enjoyed the 2 8 dog races
 I watched the last stayers race it was insane  Everyone seemed to be having a Great Time there ..I cant have the track but cannot fault anything else .. Congrads to Seamus and The rainbow team  |
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Top class night out that !
**** all over wimbo But I'd have wimbo back in shot I'm afraid Sure the dj set could take part in flooded car park outside Everyone the same they love everything about it at towcester Bar the track All the boys where in top form |
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Casemoney I must agree about the 8 dog races thought they were the highlight of the nights racing.........very exciting......the way forward.
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Seeing slick get chined wasn't a highlight to me
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i don't go dog racing for a good night out i go to win money and i don't if they have the best food in the world or the toilets don't work it's about betting winners and making it PAY
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Going dog racing bit like bus mans holiday
But that was very different last night Catching up with p starr and pf was great Few others there too mr bet , eyeball Seem to be punting hard and partying hard too Think pf missed his flight again  |
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Its the Derby Doc so its Different of course we all like to Win ,The betting in the 8 doggers insane, Dogs 7 on course 30 on here
 I have never liked the 8 dog affairs but as one offs on a special night They were Good ,Prob is if they Stick with 8 doggers The track will Never be right .. As a Start I would drop the race to 490 Get them traps off the Bend ..Perhaps Slightly wider traps .. |
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What other competitions are Towcester due to stage, anyway?
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Great Dogs,Great racing,the best company ever all in a place that makes you feel warm inside just to look at,quite simply the best derby night ive ever been too and i lost money!
if i have to lose money every derby night for the rest of my life but have that same experience i will sign for it now,i dont really know how it could have been improved! |
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by digging up the track
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Nice endorsement, Patrick. My only small gripe, would like to be closer to the actual circuit
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I read someone above would of had the derby back at Wimbledon in a heart beat. WOW!! Last night was different class. Yes everyone should be allowed around the track and something must be done to help the side runner. But as the first derby at a new track I will still give it 10/10
Wimbledon was doing more damage to Greyhound racing than positives. I think everyone who went last night will go again next year. Used to be a hard sell to my mates year after year at Wimbledon. Next year ill have a bus of us coming up!! |
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Would say would of been 8/10 if not for Slick Sebastian in last :-) at 12/1 phewwww
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i was pleased to hear Ackerman in interview with julie collyair saying he doesn't bet...... would that be from after the period he was warned off for corrupt practice or at any time previous ?
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i thought the stater portion was ludicrously small, desert WAS delicious and someone hid the stake under a small piece of lettuce.
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"starter"
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ffs... dyslexia rules.... "steak"
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the saying is "DYSLEXIA LURES KO"
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if that's the future of the game ......... the game is fecked.
the noble lord is firing his dosh at a field in the middle of nowhere , they aint how greyhound racing grew at the start. it grew because it gained overwhelming popularity in the cities. the u k is turning muslim, but instead of going on an annual trek to mecca ...... you poor feckers are left with an annual trek to towcester for the derby.... what surprised me most was the ethic masses in the cities of manchester and birmingham and the lack of ethnic masses at towcester , thats probably another major reason why the game over there is fecked. |
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just when you think towcester couldnt have got it any more right they've even gone and improved next years clientele already.
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irishone it is the future it is what it is without it dog racing disappears you lot nearly lost shelbourne racing as for your other comments if I were to respond I would get done for racism being of your origin you can get away with it
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wedge i am only stating the obvious
you have just witnessed a 6 dog derby on an 8 dog track with no straights where's the common sense gone in the uk ? |
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dog racing might disappear over there mate
our government recognises its a fundamental part of our history and tradition |
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irishone if having 8 dog racing keeps greyhound racing alive I'm all for it I own have breeding interests love the game and a punt but I'm sure as **** I cannot have the lot at home
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About that thinks 8 dog racing will keep dog racing alive in England is as mad as a hatter and loopy as fook
People in England hate 8 dog racing Turnover in the bookies what little left drops dramatically Maybe all these 8 dog races can be beaming over to the assign markets and make tons of cash But that's totally wrong for English viewers time wise So you need two sets of dogs and loads more trainers etc to run 8 dog races for our Asian friends and 6 dog races for us uk ers You need two sets of kennel hands whoes going to work at them stupid times for low wages It ain't gonna happen |
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8 dog racing on saturday mornings has become well established now
like I said on the other threads, wads and wads of cash must be streaming in from the enormous foreign markets must be worth it surely with the only downside being a bit of incovenience to a few little englanders |
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I echo all the positive comments on the thread.
I thought the balance of racing was perfect and the 3 8 dog races fitted perfectly into the evening. In one a v fast 4 bend dog made all, in the marathon the winner came from last and in the 686m there were about 18 in the photo - great stuff. Best atmosphere at a track in UK or Ireland I have been to in 20 years. Ps. If Towcester don't get a lucrative overseas media rights deal then we will lose it and Greyhound racing in this country will continue its steady decline into oblivion. |
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I would also like 1) A later Derby final off time if possible
2) I have no issues with the distance between the stands and the track like 98% of people who have actually been but why not let the crowd onto the grass between the home straight and front of the track? 3) Move the traps forward 5-10 metres. |
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Captain carnage 04 Jul 17 00:56
I echo all the positive comments on the thread. I thought the balance of racing was perfect and the 3 8 dog races fitted perfectly into the evening. In one a v fast 4 bend dog made all, in the marathon the winner came from last and in the 686m there were about 18 in the photo - great stuff. Best atmosphere at a track in UK or Ireland I have been to in 20 years. Ps. If Towcester don't get a lucrative overseas media rights deal then we will lose it and Greyhound racing in this country will continue its steady decline into oblivion. The Dorando Marathon with 8 runners most of whom didn't stay was reduced to a farce and the lack of liquidity for that race on here compared to the other races was alarming. As for the 686m race with your "18 in the photo" more or less speaks for itself. Like all the other critics on here we badly want Towcester to succeed and are delighted with the excellent facilities provided especially the online Towcester TV but cannot ignore the track itself with all it's obvious shortcomings. We do Towcester or Greyhound Racing no favours by pretending all is wonderful and beyond criticism. |
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I agree, and just about everyone with a brain know there are elements of the track that could be improved.
However, criticism of the 8 dog races baffles me and seems bizarre to be honest. The dorando was a cracking race with a young, progressive stayer at 2/1 showing she will be a new marathon star. She got up in a thrilling finish to beat an established marathon dog at 4/1 in 2nd. The 2nd best marathon dog of recent times was just over a length away in 4th. I know as a punter of many decades experience I wont every race to be won by 14L by the dog I have backed but the 686m 8 dogger was surely what draws people to the sport. I lost my bet in the race but was compelled by the late turn around and me and my pals simply said `wow'. Variety is the spice of life. Look at todays bags cards. Full of repetitive 6 dog graded sludge over 480m. Do you not think that is partly why 70% of the people I see in betting shops now are only intereted in fruit machines. At least there is some variety of things happening on them! Bring on 8 dog races, 6 dog races, match races, hurdles, stayers, marathons, sprints, bitches, seniors, puppies, british bred. Thats what would bring me back to the track and not at home in my dungeon clicking betfair and watching the same dull dross. |
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I agree wholeheartedly about the 2 and 4 bend dross being churned out every day and the need for more variety but 8 dog racing is a proven failure in this country.
When I started watching the sport it would be 8 race cards with plenty of staying races and no 2 bend races at all. These would be graded and people attended in their thousands and I don't think they would have put up with this 13 or 14 four bend rubbish which is now served up. |
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Not sure how old you are sparrow but to be fair 12-14 race cards with 15 minute gaps are what keeps peoples attention and everyone wants turnover. How people tolerate 35 minute gaps at the horses is insane!
Everyone is different. I way prefer to watch and bet on sprints than 6-8 bend races but I know I am in a minority. For me the essence of greyhound racing is pure speed and early zip. But lets a bit of everything. |
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But lets have a bit of everything.
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i think everyone has their own ideas of what they want from greyhound racing and no 2 people are the same,for me i dont bet on sprints but love 6 bend racing and they should have a couple of staying races per meeting to go with the standard 4 bend racing,
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