Dogs at Race Meets?
 

Hey just wondering are you able to take pet greyhounds to the races?

Im adopting one tomorrow from the GAP and im heading to the races on wednesday in wangaratta, am i able to take him/her along?

I doubt it but just wanting to know for sure.


Thanks in advance

Races ? Are we talking horse racing ? If we are talking greyhounds, It wouldn't matter as you can park in the car park. And take the dog out on a lead for a leak.

I used to take a Labrador, (the racings dog travel mate) to all the tracks in Victoria. Between races used to empty her in the car park. The only time I got ticked off was at Warragul by a steward on night.

Im talking greyhound racing.

Going down for the day thought i could take him/her with me, not sure if im allowed to spectate with a dog though.

I wouldnt until you have learnt to handle a greyhound better. Once that lure starts up they are iron men. I take mine to trials but NEVER to a race meet.

A greyhound that is not racing is not permitted on course, while a race meeting is on. In other words the dog will not be able to spectate. The thing I don't understand is why would you want to take a GAP dog/bitch to the track. No muzzle etc, not wanting to speak out of turn, a race track isn't the place for a GAP greyhound.

No I agree with you NP.

How is your greyhound Morgan?
I would like to foster/adopt greyhoundsb when I am older and have a more secure yard. I see them occasionally at the dogs home and they are lovely!

Generally speaking, you probably wouldn't be allowed (unless you were attending as part of a promotion for GAP).
Speaking from experience, it probably isn't a good idea anyway unless you are very familiar with the dog and know how to handle it. Even dogs that have been retired for several years will still get very worked up (and difficult to handle) by the sound of the lure.
If your dog someone got away from you (and got to the track), you could expect a fair amount of trouble from the stewards ;)

Haha yeah i have taken him down to the track, dont think its a great idea. I doubt he would be allowed in anyways. :)

Got to take a nutter ther tommorrow for stir ups and trial,
as said above, some do turn into ironman when they here that metal grind.