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Was Winston Correct ? At the time when he Made the statement I would Say no
Perhaps he was ahead of his Time ?
Perhaps he was ahead of his Time ?
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At the time he said it Greyhound Racing was the biggest spectator sport in the country.
Greyhound racing was, at one point, the biggest sport in the United Kingdom – enjoying audiences just as big as football. Its hard to believe now, considering the popularity of the Premier League, but in 1946 there were 34 million paying spectators in 1946. Additionally, there were over 77 registered tracks and 200 independent tracks in the entire country, with thirty three in London alone. After the end of the 50s however, the switch in UK betting to betting off-course, including the rise of casinos and moral objection to the sport have led to its decline. Now there are only 27 stadiums left.
Greyhound racing was, at one point, the biggest sport in the United Kingdom – enjoying audiences just as big as football. Its hard to believe now, considering the popularity of the Premier League, but in 1946 there were 34 million paying spectators in 1946. Additionally, there were over 77 registered tracks and 200 independent tracks in the entire country, with thirty three in London alone. After the end of the 50s however, the switch in UK betting to betting off-course, including the rise of casinos and moral objection to the sport have led to its decline. Now there are only 27 stadiums left.
Traps not Opening, Void races Strange angles on the Winning line ,Trainers with over half the Field . Lame dogs All add to the Fun
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