They are professional, well run and have great management teams. For the record, three tracks have expressed an interest in staging the Classic - Central Park, Nottingham and Towcester. Please Mister The Golden Age of Greyhound Racing by Charles Blanning. “Please, Mister?” an insistent voice continued, as “OP” Smith watched the coursing in the enclosure he had constructed on the edge of town. There are three of us doing the dogs. "Please Mister-The Golden Age of Greyhound Racing" tells the fascinating story of how "going to the dogs" became a global sensation. Greyhound Star, March 2 ... Next post PLEASE MISTER - the Golden Age of Greyhound Racing Previous post OAKS SECOND ROUND/SEMIS DRAW ... 2021. The tracks need our dogs and the least they can do is treat us decently. “There is always next week for a winner” says Patrick, “but losing Pete was just so hard to take. His expansive views on the abilities of Bockos Doomie were published on Sunday after the first round of the Coral Olympic (now updated with videos). Greyhound Star, December 8, 2020. The manager there, Brian Murphy made an effort to thank me for entering dogs there. Plenty of points therefore to be won, but however it pans out a new name will be on the famous Trainer of the Year trophy. The book explores the birth of Greyhound racing in the United States, pioneered by O.P. She will hopefully eventually have a litter which I look forward to rearing here.”. He said he thought he was a nice young prospect. Wow! Smith and his partners in the early 20th century. The greyhound racing industry treats dogs like machines. Item information. This story is just one of many told by Charlie Blanning in his new book, “Please Mister: The Golden Age of Greyhound Racing.” The book explores the birth of Greyhound racing in the United States, pioneered by O.P. I hope to give him a handslip in January.”. PLEASE MISTER – the Golden Age of Greyhound Racing. It was Cheryl who paraded Kinda Ready, Mark’s first Derby winner in 2009. “My personal favourites are the four bookmaker owned tracks. He just opened his eyes and smiled. That’s hugely unlikely, of course, especially given the year Patrick and his team have enjoyed. "Please Mister-The Golden Age of Greyhound Racing" tells the fascinating story of how "going to the dogs" became a global sensation. Crayford and Central Park are very much the best tracks for hurdlers just now, with major events at both and the latter staging the Springbok, Champion Hurdle and Grand National for a triple crown of jumps contests. Author and Greyhound historian, Charlie Blanning shares the cover of "Please Mister: The Golden Age of Greyhound Racing". “As an owner or trainer that is your responsibility and you pay the cost no matter what it is – or you shouldn’t own greyhounds.”. Detailed bids are now required by December 28 and it will be interesting to see the sponsors of each jostling for position in the next few weeks. When you remember that neither Skilful Sandie or Goldies Hotspur could win a race over four bends, you might be tempted to think that they wouldn’t make it. Six Wimbledon Greyhound Racing Programmes - January Or February 1970. Janssens initially left Wallis’s to take over a pet products business, which he still runs, before returning to training with a small number of open racers which has expanded. But I know that there were some dogs re-homed through the Towcester scheme who ended up flapping in Wales. Irish Derby champion Newinn Taylor is among a host of stars strutting their stuff, which includes 2019 Derby champion Lenson Bocko and other big-race winners such as Grangeview Ten and Ballymac Wild. “Worst moment of the year? He was hard working, loyal, but most of all, he was caring. Here on offer we have 2 X Large Format Greyhound Racing Race Cards from the IPSWICH GREYHOUND STADIUM dated Wednesday 18th April 1973 and Monday 10th September 1983. Patrick said: “He has all the ability in the world, but he doesn’t always show it. Patrick said: “I have had a lot of people ask me to take dogs but why would I want to do that? Patrick said: “We all know that they won’t all make it to top class, but a couple might. Nevertheless, everything has its price and prize-money might still be key in deciding where the Classic will be held - could Nottingham and Arc be blown out of the water by Central Park or Towcester and their backers? So frustrating!”, Patrick is excited about 2020. Activity It's also great to see graded hurdles races being planned at Hove - so well done to racing manager Daniel Rankin and his team. Greyhound racing is ready to celebrate a new Trainer of the Year in Patrick Janssens. In addition, some ‘named’ greyhounds will never go on to race. “Do they have to kill the rabbit?” Click "Shop Now" to … . PLEASE MISTER – the Golden Age of Greyhound Racing. Greyhound Racing Memorabilia | Bidding has ended on this item. Belgium-born Janssens raced greyhounds at Geldrop and Amsterdam as a young man before heading to Ireland to work for Matt O’Donnell and then Pat Dalton, two legendary names, for a short time before heading to the UK where he joined Linda Jones at Imperial Kennels. For the few minutes that they spend on a track during a race, they spend up to 23 hours a day confined to a cramped cage or kennel. Please Mister The Golden Age of Greyhound Racing by Charles Blanning. The racing highlight and lowlight both belonged to ‘Big John‘ aka Seaglass Tiger, the dog bought off the internet for £7,000 and who went on to land the £10,000 Ladbrokes Gold Cup and reach three Cat One finals. $3.37. Pete Vernon would have been proud of his former boss who had reached no.4 on the trainers championship table in 2018 on 122 winners. This page was last updated: 16-Jan 13:20. “You cannot just say ‘I’ll just send him back to Ireland’ and leave it at that. Skilful Sandie holds on to beat Antigua Fire and Aayamza Express in the Golden Jacket Final @Crayforddogs pic.twitter.com/g63K0Amijd. EUR 39.31. If you have a story get in touch. Age shall not stop them racing – the golden oldies of greyhounds Thursday 10th August 2017 4:07 pm. Pups can do that kind of thing. Author and Greyhound historian, Charlie Blanning shares the cover of "Please Mister: The Golden Age of Greyhound Racing" Charlie Blanning and His Lastest Greyhound Book Post author: Michael Burns “When we were at Walthamstow, there were way more trainers than the industry needed. All rights reserved. First official greyhound race. Greyhound racing wanted to promote itself as elite to compete with horse racing. “I can remember having a non-chaser at Mildenhall who John re-homed. You certainly don’t train greyhounds for the money.”, Problem displaying Facebook posts.Click to show errorfunction cffShowError() { document.getElementById("cff-error-reason").style.display = "block"; document.getElementById("cff-show-error").style.display = "none"; }, Greyhound Star supports responsible Gambling - for more information. Patrick said: “Dogs like Kilmore Lemon are just irreplaceable. Basically, he doesn’t like ‘confrontation’. You have no idea what could happen to him. A truncated 2020, given opens were not staged between late March and early July due to the first lockdown, always gave Janssens a chance to slip the chasing pack - especially when the likes of Skilful Sandie won him the Ladbrokes Golden Jacket, Goldies Hoddle the Coral Golden Sprint and the unfortunate Headford Ranger the RPGTV Steel City Cup. Illustrated with hundreds of rare photographs. It proved popular in terms of picture sales which means it retains popularity among bookmakers, presumably worldwide. $48.82 + shipping. The other three tracks, Monmore, Romford and Crayford are just a professional and welcoming. Collection Of Racing Greyhound Pictures. It is a bit frustrating when you can’t get races for her. "Please Mister-The Golden Age of Greyhound Racing" tells the fascinating story of how "going to the dogs" became a global sensation. We don’t know how far she will stay, but the TV Trophy might even be an option.”. He was carrying a few niggles and we have sent him this week to John Mullins. Great to hear that both Arc and the GVC-owned tracks have underwritten their support of open racing - and the sport itself - with various commitments on the major events in 2021. His next book "Please Mister - the Golden Age of Greyhound Racing 1920-30" will be published in December 2020 by the Fullerton Press. For Patrick Janssens, 2019 will be memorable for so many good reasons. “The plan at the moment is for Golden Jacket, and then hopefully the Regency. “As far as Big John is concerned, I am very hopeful we will see him on the track again. From United Kingdom. Wallis, who first became Trainer of the Year in 2005 and whose never-to-be matched 11 titles include holding the mantle of champion trainer for the past eight years, remains one of the sport’s greatest trainers - and ambassadors. And so began a new era of Greyhound sport – racing. It includes hundreds of rare, archive photographs and tells the story of how greyhound racing became a huge spectator sport. Stearn Thunder Rama, which turns six in September 2017, is still winning races. Quantity: More than 10 available / 44 sold. Presumably they would include SIS. That’s too easy, unfortunately. That’s an argument for another day, however, but now it’s about celebrating his handler’s list of successes in 2020 which has seen him wrest the title from his former boss Mark Wallis. One of the derby winners from the 80s good condition for the age very collectable to the right person payment on collection only eBay Marketplaces GmbH (of Helvetiastraße15-17, 3005, Bern, Switzerland) is authorised by the FCA to conduct credit broking for a restricted range of finance providers. Skilful Sandie was knocked over in the St.Leger Final and has since won the Mitch Millward Memorial and produced arguably an even better performance on Saturday in a 695m open at Hove. “But as long as she is enjoying it, there is no reason for retirement. In this episode’s interview, host John Parker and Charlie discuss the history of Greyhound coursing through the ages — from the sport of Elizabethan nobles to the more accessible and widely popular Waterloo Cup of the 19th century. They have staged the past two Derbys, largely successfully, and Arc are not keen on giving it up. I like to take holiday, and I want to enjoy my racing. Illustrated with hundreds of rare photographs. I remember seeing Droopys Addition trialling for Ernie (Gaskin). More dogs means more staff and also having to enter dogs at tracks where I don’t particularly want to race. ‘Please Mister - The Golden Age of Greyhound Racing’ is a majestic historical tome and a must for greyhound racing fans. Favourite to stage the 2021 Derby is Nottingham. At least on what we know.”. This story is just one of many told by Charlie Blanning in his new book, “Please Mister: The Golden Age of Greyhound Racing.” The book explores the birth of Greyhound racing in the United States, pioneered by O.P. The pair are good friends, with both Patrick and his wife Cheryl having worked for Mark for many years. And some. Sandie is only two years and three months old and is only going to improve. Smith and his partners in the early 20th century. Multi group one winner Hotspur is bordering on becoming a national treasure. Everything is a problem and their attitude is as bad as their prize money.You don’t even want to go there. "A good Greyhound will chase anything..."Charlie Blanning Show Notes It’s the early 1920’s. Charles Blanning's latest book is called 'Please Mister', a detailed story of the development of the sport of greyhound racing from it's inception in America in 1919 #BettingPeople Interview CHARLES BLANNING Greyhound Author Part 2/2 | GreenUpTV Kilmore Lemon and Seaglass Tiger both broke hocks while at the peak of their powers. The world’s most famous gangster was actually a greyhound racecourse promoter himself (insert your own jokes) in Chicago with the sums of money being turned over being absolutely incredible. Sometimes the problem is mental and the dog who Patrick describes as the kennel’s ‘Mesut Ozil’ – Seaglass Phantom. Please Mister The Golden Age of Greyhound Racing by Charles Blanning. Charles Blanning has published a number of greyhound books including the 'Greyhound and the Hare' which received monumental acclaim. Dan now becomes a major contender for Greyhound of the Year honours - especially should he win the Essex Vase. Patrick said; “When you look at the quality of the Gold Cup field (King Turbo, Bramble Reggie, Velvet Juliet, Newinn Missile, Droopys Aussie), it was a great performance. A month off her fifth birthday, there are no immediate plans to retire her. $47.24. Since then, he has won just five of 25 races. Smith and his … How and where that will be presented is still to be decided - a virtual GBGB Greyhound of the Year Awards is mooted - but either way it will be celebrated. This has just arrived and looks magnificent - well done @BlanningCharlie pic.twitter.com/VKlkUYXZAn. “Occasionally, we have to do it, but most times, I want the options. He is running around the paddock entirely sound. Probably the worst memory from a racing perspective was him being just beaten in the Midland Puppy Derby (by Troy Zico). I remember when we both worked for Mark (Wallis) at Walthamstow. It is understood that, while a loss leader for Nottingham itself, the media rights value of the race surpassed expectations. His next book — Please Mister: The Golden Age of Greyhound Racing — will be published in December 2020. Buy it now. It means additional points for the Janssens team and, while absolutely not the way he would have chosen to have added another major success to his growing CV and portfolio of winners, it is what it is. That isn’t the case anymore. Check out this great listen on Audible.com. Thousands of greyhound enthusiasts had crowded into the little resort town in the shadow of the Black Hills. He holds a contract at Central Park and actually pushed Wallis close last year, racing to the front in the Trainer of the Year race before being overhauled in the last quarter of the campaign. They had all run well in Pete’s estimation because he loved them all. American BISCAYNE greyhound Stadium race card 1966. Fiercely competitive, as you have to be at the top of any field, he will not take any pleasure handing over the trophy to anyone - but with Patrick it’s probably different. According to GREY2K USA Worldwide , an average of between 500 and 1,000 dogs are required in order to operate a … In 1014, King Canute of England enacted the Forest Laws, which stated that only noblemen could own and hunt with greyhounds. Doubly represented in the Coral Essex Vase at Romford on Friday, his runners there include the outstanding Desperado Dan who was this week promoted to Coral Champion Stakes winner to add to his Ladbrokes Gold Collar victory. So far, 2019 has produced 192 victories and Team Janssens led the trainers championship until September. Kilmore Lemon beaten half a length in the National Sprint, Goldies Hotspur beaten a short head in the Regency were both hard to take.”. Sir Winston, Master Westlands, Lord Westlands, Sizzlers Bossman, Greenacre George and, more recently, Razldazl Raidio and Ballymac Manix are definitely names to conjure with if you’re talking great hurdlers to have won races at Hove. Injuries played their part too. Illustrated with hundreds of rare photographs. “We had a few hit the post this year. Saturday’s card, especially, is a cracker. Click "Shop Now" to order your copy. A cursory glance took me to the page - and graphic picture - featuring the gunning down of Edward O’Hare, President of the International Greyhound Racing Association. Finally, Hobbsy has the perfect Xmas present idea! Head man then was Mark Wallis, Linda’s son-in-law. Greyhound Star — December 8, 2020 Sheffield have opted to cancel any possible publicly attended events until the end of the year. And so began a new era of Greyhound sport – racing. shipping: + $20.25 shipping . Details about Please Mister The Golden Age of Greyhound Racing by Charles Blanning FREE POSTAGE TO UK. And so began a new era of Greyhound sport – racing. Smith and his … Copyright © The Greyhound Star 2015. He said: “John Porter and I own Affleck Dino between us. Name (required) Telephone (required) Blanning says his assassination was probably ordered by a certain Al Capone. This is a very high initial failure rate (also known as initial ‘wastage’). GOLDEN SPRINT – FULL FORM. But it isn’t just injuries that bring frustrations. Pete would come back from trials on a Wednesday and there were no poor dogs in the van. “For example, he ran a stinker in the Trainers Championship meeting at Sheffield earlier in the year, then five days later did a 29.55 (515m) trial at Hove. Or when you enter her knowing that she will have to run against Sandie. In September 2019 published the monumental history of greyhound sport, "The Greyhound and the Hare". He had so many wonderful attributes. “We are only a small kennel but I had 13 owners in the Owners Bar on Saturday and they had a brilliant night. Greyhound Star, December 7, 2020. We are talking a very different world - and Please Mister - The Golden Age of Greyhound Racing promises to be a fascinating read. “Why should we? Yes, it’s mathematically possible for nearest challenger Mark Wallis to catch him should the 11-time champion trainer win every Category One and Category Two competition left in the year. When it comes to retirement, Patrick has some very strong views on owners and trainers ducking responsibilities. It has recently arrived at Hobbs Towers so expect the odd snippet to feature here in the coming weeks. She is still loving her racing. GRAHAM HOLLAND: CUP AND THE GROUNDED ROCKET. Incidentally, good luck to Shelbourne Park and Irish greyhound racing for its Winter Festival this weekend. Industry statistics show that up to around 40% of greyhounds born (7,200 greyhounds every year) will never receive a registered racing ‘name’ and hence never race. Alongside his writing, he remain Brand new. Owen Patrick (O.P.) Greyhound Racing White City Mick The Miller. Author and Greyhound historian, Charlie Blanning shares the cover of "Please Mister: The Golden Age of Greyhound Racing" Charlie Blanning and His Lastest Greyhound Book Post author: Michael Burns “I feel very strongly that owners and trainers should not just offload their dogs by advertising them when they get older and not knowing where they are going. Get the latest greyhounds news and opinion from Jonathan Hobbs. If they could get to within two lengths of him, you knew they were going to be good. It was one of the last times I saw him.”. John re-homes the vast majority of my dogs. "Please Mister-The Golden Age of Greyhound Racing" tells the fascinating story of how "going to the dogs" became a global sensation. It includes hundreds of … He rates Doomie and Skilful Sandie as “the only two genuine top class dog we have in the kennel at the moment. Two days of top-class action - Saturday’s card is on RPGTV - replaces the Night of Stars which had to be cancelled due to Covid. And so began a new era of Greyhound sport – racing. Greyhound Racing History. It is the reason I have to run him on tracks with long straights where he can get a clear run and no crowding at the bend or he just doesn’t want to know. Sometimes dog racing is referred to as the “Sport of Queens” in reference to Queen Elizabeth I and her greyhound coursing promotion in the 16th century. I have also sent some to Tony Collett because, like John, I know they will be properly re-homed and traceable. I still know where he is today, living with seven cats. The kennel also has a string of exciting ’18 whelps including Seaglass Express, Goldies Nayim, Seaglass Sabrina and Goldies Maddie. Greyhound Star, December 8, 2020. I would judge my other dogs against him. Dan was a particular favourite of Pete’s and he always said he would make into a good dog. The plot thickens and competition in life is everything, certainly to make progress. PATRICK JANSSENS AND ANDY PELLEY. “When he was seriously ill, I took him the video of Desperado Dan winning the Coronation Cup. This story is just one of many told by Charlie Blanning in his new book, “Please Mister: The Golden Age of Greyhound Racing.”. Please mister the golden age of Greyhound Racing Racing Charles will tell the fascinating story of a sport once enjoyed by millions. Losing Pete Vernon.”, Now that was some team! But the loss, following a long battle against illness, of his kennelhand and close friend Pete Vernon puts everything else into perspective. Ideally a three- or five-year deal can be secured which would give the sport - and the Derby itself - some much-needed security and continuity. Some tracks are just hard work. Illustrated with hundreds of rare photographs. “A couple of our pups I expect to stay six bends and that is another factor. This story is just one of many told by Charlie Blanning in his new book, “Please Mister: The Golden Age of Greyhound Racing.” The book explores the birth of Greyhound racing in the United States, pioneered by O.P. ‘Please Mister - The Golden Age of Greyhound Racing’ is a majestic historical tome and a must for greyhound racing fans. In the 1500s, Queen Elizabeth I abolished this law and later initiated the first formal rules of greyhound coursing. Even then the boss of Imperial Kennels would need to win a whole host of one-off opens - and for Janssens to fail to land another open race in all probability! The Essex Vase final is next up on Friday, the day after the Property192 Oaks heats at Swindon and a day before the Coral Olympic heats at Hove - so there are plenty of major trophies up for grabs even before we start talking the BGBF British Bred Derby at Sheffield and the RPGTV National Sprint at Nottingham. The Jimmy Jupp National Hurdle was the Sussex track’s major hurdles race of the year and many a top timber-topper has graced its sand - and grass back in the day! In 1776 the first official greyhound race was held in Norfolk, England. The greyhound arrived in Europe more than 3,500 years ago. - will see the English Derby again rival its Irish counterpart. They look certain to finish the year in second place. The GBGB Calendar for next year is coming together nicely with the destination of the Derby, as ever, crucial to the detail. Mark Wallis and his Trainers Championship winning team of travelling staff: L-R Patrick Janssens, MW, Tom Bent, Cheryl Tillett and Pete Vernon (holding Eye Onthe Storm) – pic Steve Nash. the first attempt to stage greyhound racing behind an artificial lure dates back to London in the 18 seventies, but it wasn't until 1920 when the first successful track was constructed in California this wonderful book with it's hundreds of historic photographs reveals how a … The Janssen kennel has a total capacity for 25 greyhounds, of which 14 are currently racing, with the rest young greyhounds still to make their racing debuts. shipping: + $10.46 shipping 0 bids . On Saturday we were at Hove. It was back in March that Phantom destroyed a quality field by nearly five lengths in the Racing Post Juvenile. Thousands of greyhounds are born in Australia each year that are surplus to Industry requirements. Either way, a return to a £100,000 first prize - or better, hopefully! Seller 100% positive. Please Mister The Golden Age of Greyhound Racing by Charles Blanning. That gave him a sizeable lead - and one which he’s never really looked likely to relinquish with big-race successes for dogs like Bockos Doomie (Coral Sussex Cup), Kilara Lion (RPGTV Yarmouth Derby, Ladbrokes Kent Derby) and Desperado Dan (Coral Champion Stakes, Ladbrokes Gold Collar) flying the flag for the Norfolk-based kennel. ICYMISMALLMEAD wins the Coral Champion Stakes in a thrilling final, posting a time of 34.92 over the 575m distance, finishing a short head from Patrick Janssens trained Desperado Dan!: @SISLtd @SIS_SportsInfo pic.twitter.com/pCGV1pofaW. Published by Fullerton Press and written by Charles Blanning, a former Keeper of the Greyhound Stud Book, it is also superbly written from the man who brought us 'The Greyhound and the Hare' - another superb publication. I really thought she would give the Irish dog a race at Perry Barr if she hadn’t been knocked over. Patrick said: “She beat Goldies Hotspur by six an a half lengths with Stardom also in the field, in a calculated 41.28. One shocking photo shows the blood spattered body of the 1920s czar of greyhound racing in the USA, gunned down in his car, almost certainly on the orders of Al Capone. It just goes to show.”. Suddenly three runs later, he is the real thing. Smith, inventor of the artificial lure, accepts the challenge of some doubters at his track in Emeryville, CA. Condition: New. ... For more recent exchange rates, please use the Universal Currency Converter. Greyhounds and Coursing with Sir Mark Prescott.
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