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How old is too old?
Karen Repia Australia (Verified User) Posts 755 Dogs 7 / Races 0 22 May 2017 05:38
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Shepparton 20/5/17 Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Mr Peter Dundon, the trainer of Stetson Donna, regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced. Stetson Donna last raced on 14 December 2013. Mr Dundon stated that the greyhound had been whelping. Pursuant to GAR 77A, Stetson Donna trialled over the 390m from box two, weight 25.7kg, the greyhound was placed first in a field of four starters. The time of the trial was 23.40, the greyhound won by a margin of 4.25L. Stetson Donna was cleared.
She is over 7 years old and won the Laurels back in 2011
Julie Grindley Australia (Verified User) Posts 679 Dogs 39 / Races 0 22 May 2017 05:53
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Why would you do it to her.She was a very handy bitch,welped pups,Now just let her live out her retirement in piece.
Andrew Plasier Australia (Verified User) Posts 1279 Dogs 0 / Races 16 22 May 2017 06:03
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I agree i know she probably luvs running but she doesn't need to compete.jmo.
Calum Andersen Australia (Verified User) Posts 913 Dogs 5 / Races 1 22 May 2017 06:45
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If it was to make up the numbers for another dog to trial then i feel its a poor choice. If the dogs gonna be put in to race again its a disgrace!
Bruce Teague Australia (Verified User) Posts 2092 Dogs 0 / Races 0 23 May 2017 02:08
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I have always been strong supporter of veterans' races but this is ridiculous. 23.40 will not run a place in anything, never mind the sort of grading she will cop. The only thing it promises is that she will get knocked around.
Others in the trial do not bear thinking about. 23.70-plus?????
It may be that 5.0 or 5.5 years is about it for official racing.
Sandro Bechini Australia (Verified User) Posts 19488 Dogs 15268 / Races 1856 23 May 2017 04:25
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Bruce Teague wrote:
I have always been strong supporter of veterans' races but this is ridiculous. 23.40 will not run a place in anything, never mind the sort of grading she will cop. The only thing it promises is that she will get knocked around.
Others in the trial do not bear thinking about. 23.70-plus?????
It may be that 5.0 or 5.5 years is about it for official racing.
Agree. 5.5yrs however I have seen dogs win up to 6 years of age but I would think that would have to be the ultimate limit
Jamie Quinlivian Australia (Verified User) Posts 8727 Dogs 10 / Races 0 23 May 2017 06:06
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The bit that worries me is not the 7 years, its the 3.5 years in between races.
Hayden Gilders Australia (Verified User) Posts 993 Dogs 29 / Races 0 23 May 2017 09:18
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