The Greyhound-Data Forum has been created to act as a platform for greyhound enthusiasts to share information on this magnificent animal called a greyhound.
Greyhound-Data reserve the right to remove any post that is off topic, advertisements or opinions they consider to be offensive.
If you answer then please try to stay on topic. It's absolutely okay to answer in a broader scope but don't hijack posts by switching to something off topic.
In case you see an insulting post: DO NOT REPLY TO IT!
Use the report button to inform the moderators so that we can delete it.
John Spracklen United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 504 Dogs 0 / Races 0 24 Mar 2019 11:45
(0)
(0)
Hello Clive, nice to hear from you and I'm glad you are still looking after the long-tails. Slough, you say jeez,I first went to Slough in 1953, seems like yesterday. I'm not surprised that you say this site has become non-controversial but I have to say that when I was in Ireland I always thought that maybe it was too much the other way and that was only three years ago, I didn't like the continual sniping at the Igb who I felt did a good job.
Regarding cheating, I joined the GII, (Greyhound integrity Ireland) I think it was called, a great group of people and they seemed to be making a difference, did you join and are they still active, I especially remember David McGrath who was a doctor (and saved my life in Clonmel one night).
Such memories, best part of my life.
Good Luck Clive
Barrie Backhurst United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 323 Dogs 0 / Races 0 24 Mar 2019 17:00
(0)
(0)
John Spracklen wrote:
Mmmmm so there's no one around any more, we had so much fun so much craic went down. Where are they all, even Steve Potter has gone, oh well c'est la vie.
Hi John, not sure our paths have crossed but I assume you were the one dishing out the hot stuff at Crayford last night?
Kevin Wright Australia (Verified User) Posts 5708 Dogs 1 / Races 1 24 Mar 2019 19:59
(4)
(0)
Guy's friendly banter is permitted at all times just take a look at Bruce's posts .
If you accuse someone of cheating then by posting all about it you are in fact opening up a libel lawsuit is that what you want to happen guys
You can post what you want but do not make it personal or your post will get removed .
Greyhound Data is a free site to use for many and the only people who pay to play are the ones entering information about there dogs .
If you are too tight to pay to play then so be it sit in silence .
I repeat Greyhound Data struggles to pay the server fees each year to keep the site up and running and if it was not for the actions of Tony Gallagher and his partner then Greyhound Data would of disappeared and all records would of been gone and lost for ever ...
You only have to pay $25 a year for a Bronze Membership .
Friendly Banter ..
An Englishman wanted to become an Irishman, so he visited a doctor to find out how to go about this. "Well" said the doctor, "this is a very delicate operation and there is a lot that can go wrong. I will have to remove half your brain". "That's OK" said the Englishman. "I've always wanted to be Irish and I'm prepared to take the risk". The operation went ahead but the Englishman woke to find a look of horror on the face of the doctor. "I'm so terribly sorry!!" the doctor said. "Instead of removing half the brain, I've taken the whole brain out". The patient replied, "No worries, mate!!"
Cheers
John Spracklen United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 504 Dogs 0 / Races 0 25 Mar 2019 09:14
(0)
(0)
barrie backhurst wrote:
John Spracklen wrote:
Mmmmm so there's no one around any more, we had so much fun so much craic went down. Where are they all, even Steve Potter has gone, oh well c'est la vie.
Hi John, not sure our paths have crossed but I assume you were the one dishing out the hot stuff at Crayford last night?
It was, or at least Ruby was, didn't she go well Barrie, did you get a bit of 5/4? Hope we meet up some time.
Good luck, John
Barrie Backhurst United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 323 Dogs 0 / Races 0 25 Mar 2019 09:55
(0)
(0)
John Spracklen wrote:
It was, or at least Ruby was, didn't she go well Barrie, did you get a bit of 5/4? Hope we meet up some time.
Good luck, John
Just watching I am afraid John, but yes she won very well. Due to other commitments I don't get to the track much currently, but look forward to the chance to meet in the future.
All the best
Steven Martin Australia (Verified User) Posts 7681 Dogs 180 / Races 66 25 Mar 2019 11:05
(2)
(0)
John Spracklen wrote:
barrie backhurst wrote:
John Spracklen wrote:
Mmmmm so there's no one around any more, we had so much fun so much craic went down. Where are they all, even Steve Potter has gone, oh well c'est la vie.
Hi John, not sure our paths have crossed but I assume you were the one dishing out the hot stuff at Crayford last night?
It was, or at least Ruby was, didn't she go well Barrie, did you get a bit of 5/4? Hope we meet up some time.
Good luck, John
Don't you just love a happy ending?
This is exactly another example of why G-Data is such a great tool.
Using it to knife each other is simply a bin job.
Keep it clean. Well done G-Data.
David McGrath Ireland (Verified User) Posts 978 Dogs 47 / Races 4 25 Mar 2019 19:03
(1)
(0)
You have a great memory John,
As far as I can remember I didnt do anything other than persuade you to do something that you didnt want to do but obviously all is well that ends well.
I keep an eye out for your dogs and see that you are still competitive on the Open Scene in the UK.
Keep going, your positive outlook on life is working well for you !
John Spracklen United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 504 Dogs 0 / Races 0 26 Mar 2019 09:02
(1)
(0)
Simply wonderful to hear from you David and I hope life is good for you, how is the GII organisation, haven't heard anything, being over hear. I will never ever forget walking apprehensively into the ballroom not knowing what to expect and then seeing practically everyone I knew sitting there, amazing. I have noticed snippets from you in respect of your breeding, how is that working out, I've always room for champion in my kennel.
Hello John, im still here as well. I just keep going with the race dogs and pups, although my kennelhand is emigrating to Australia in June. He did promise me he would return to lead his favourite dog up in the Derby final though..lol
John Spracklen United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 504 Dogs 0 / Races 0 27 Mar 2019 09:52
(0)
(0)
Hello Geoff, how the devil are you, I hope your kennelhand has to keep his promise and seeing your prefix increasingly popping up it wouldn't surprise me at all. Good Luck
Do you have questions about greyhound racing?
