just for a change?

[kipper fluke]

Well I have just been looking through the old threads on this site to see if there is anything to lighten the feeling up a little.Is there nothing pleasant going on in Whippet Racing ?if not why do we bother training and feeding our PETS after all thats what they are !

steve

 

[rowland]

well i love racing my dogs win or lose, and yes there is lots going on thats pleasant, you just have to look at people new to the sport, when there dogs run well, or Gary Gorton when he runs his pups, his face is a picture,

 

[Vicky]

Here's one!

A couple of weeks ago a new couple came to our club with a fawn bitch, they got her from a rescue centre not far from us & was told she was a pedigree whippet that had had a broken back leg. It was obvious from her build she definitely wasn't a ped, she timed in 8.94 so she was able to go into the handicap off that time, in she goes, passes the other dogs no probs & duly wins her heat, the smile on her owners face was a picture. This is what whippet racing's about - i just love seeing newcomers have their first win, far better than watching anyone get a title!!!!!

 

[Honeybee]

Vicky, I totally agree with you - newcomers and what a pleasure it is to see their faces when they win - to them its like winning a title. We were in the sport for 21 years before we took our first title - thought it was never going to happen - but hang in their and eventually luck shines on you - well most of the time :cheers: Happy days and some heart breaking ones when injury strikes. Joan

 

[Fleesh]

Should have seen us when our first bitch took her first adult straight race (Connors Lass ht. 25lb Cons. English Derby 2004). You'd have thought we'd have just won the moon !!!

 

[rocky]

I agree, this positive thread is what we want. I have a feeling we have turned the corner and the coming FED Champs are going to very enjoyable and the atmosphere at the forthcoming Devon Festival is always very good, Hope to see you all there.

 

[sherry]

well im bored and a bit merry so though id reply to this. There will be nobody as happy as me IF and i say IF i get a title with mickey whizz this year. after been to,d last year that it was 50/ 50 if he wud race agin we r soooooooooo lucky to have him even racing agin and to win the derby well we r still in shock now then the byron plate well what can i say??? i will have a huge smile if he gets a title if he doesnt well what the hell so long as he comes off ok thats the main thing. I Have a huge buzz racing him wherever and i think its great fun. I know im rambling now lol i told u i was bored lol