Dogs are Raced During Storm Isha
BLUE SMURF knocked over on first bend of the 11.49 race (FcdTCk&KO1 (null(DIS))
AFAN BELLE appears to run into wall after a bad collision on the 1st bend in the 14.02 race
(BBmp&StbB1)
PANDY BOW knocked over, somersaults multiple times on first bend of 19.58 race (QAw,Bmp&KO1 null(DNF)). Very serious fall. Extent of their injuries unknown .
RANDOM VICKY appears to hit rails on 3rd bend (LedRunUp-StbB3) of the 20.13 race. Appalling conditions in storm Isha, water all over track, driving rain and 100kph wind.
Evening meeting only abandoned after hare breaks down during 20.29 race. GBGB’s Track Maintenance Manual states: “In winter there is greater risk of abandonments due to weather conditions. Care needs to be taken on whether a surface is satisfactory to race on or not. Don’t be tempted to run on a surface that unfit for racing, no matter how marginal. If the track surface is not right, don’t race.” (Page 88) https://gbgb-prod-assets.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/04154844/GBGB-Track-Maintenance-Manual.pdf
RANDOM VICKY hits rail in appalling conditions in 20.13 race @valleygreyhounds. Storm Isha. But still @GreyhoundBoard let this abuse go ahead. 2 dogs fall, 1 hits wall & 1 hits rail today. #cutthechase #petsnotbets #bangreyhoundracing@CThomasMS@DoddsJane@FletcherPlaid… pic.twitter.com/XmcJSWUTkf
— Valley Track Watch (@valley_trk_wtch) January 21, 2024