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When I started this greyhound blog about 15 months ago i mentioned there would be 5 greyhounds that had global influence and would shape the future with their pizazz and the adoration of the public , and i would dedicate a piece to them , well today its dog 5 the only Australian a femaleContinue reading “The Queen of Oz”

Welcome back it’s been far too long I hope somebody out there has missed me , today I introduce the 4th dog of global influence one that captured the hearts of not just greyhound people in Great Britain but many sport lovers the ripple effects touched Australia as well, this greyhound became the most reveredContinue reading “Jack of Hearts”

Recently I made mention of a pendulum swing back to our beautiful code in the UK and Ireland, debatable and yes I’m optimistic but way over in Australia I can only write what I’m feeling and see . What has never changed in hound racing is the magnetism one superstar greyhound has on the publicContinue reading “Irish eyes were smiling 🍀”

Sense of relief to be back writing about something close to my heart , it’s cathartic and soothing ,you never know what’s around the corner in life or this crazy world! We’ve just enjoyed the 8th running of the now famous and growing Million Dollar Chase, for those not aware it’s become a phenomenon inContinue reading “Where Stars are Born”

Hope you guys enjoyed “no average Joe” one of my favourite yarns. Some personal matters have forced me to take a little break of approx 10 weeks , but I’ll be back shortly to tell more stories and re-live memories of our great sport ! Maybe even do a piece on the Million Dollar ChaseContinue reading “Intermission”

Welcome back we got the authenticity check ticked off with our last piece, today I’d like to take you back in time to meet a special dog, an American! I sit here today watching Joe Biden and Donald trump navigating retirement and assassin’s bullets as America gears up for an election, I’m putting them twoContinue reading “No Average Joe”

Some of the platforms laid so far on my Houndbound life have described researched history and interpretations from myself, but in this piece i would like to share some of my own experiences and memories to show the authenticity of my blog . Before we go down memory lane ,a few nights back Glastonbury festivalContinue reading “Authenticity check ✅”

Some turbulence has hit both the greyhound and airline industries at once ,ironically they’ve also become intertwined , more on that later . Today I’ve jumped on a soapbox to speak about current situation in Australia and break down the states give them a rating as I watch them progress (again it’s thru my eyes)Continue reading “Soap box day (state of nation)”

Many Irish and Englishmen of my vintage would know of the legendary Mick the miller I certainly respect how much you folk love him and he’s memory . In Australia I’m not so sure many are aware of what this dog did for the sport’s evolution , when I ask people they haven’t heard ofContinue reading “Legend of Mick The Miller .”

Originally Epping racecourse was the circuit name for Harold park owned by N.S.W trotting club ,on May 28 1927 on a Saturday Night the tin hare took off for 1st time. GCA greyhound coursing association was the brainchild of an American Frederick Swindle who called himself a judge , it may of been too muchContinue reading “Harold Park Wentworth park”