scotia after the BIG weekend.

Good morning to you all, and would just like to report that we had a great weekend.

Lets start will the accommodation, it was superb, and if you fancy a great B and B with plenty attention to detail and smack in the centre of everything, look no further than, www.anchorsrest.co.za tell Peter I sent you, as after Saturdays results could do with a free shot!

Right lets talk about Friday at Greyville, well Gill Simpkins is one cracker! worth the trip lads, did try and get her onto the harness machine, but in fairness, does resemble a gynaecologists table, but sure would have improved visitors to the home page.
No doubt that Clive Murphy and Dean Latimer are passionate about the game and the Swedish lads love the trotters ( no dereference to Del and Rodney). You might not like the harness racing but my "new" view is that, I would rather support the local initiative to create a few extra jobs and a lower entrance for owners than watch the overseas races, and dog racing is definitely on the cards, so it looks like scotia will be going to the dogs again and I am sure some of the Clan will be looking for a few cheap bitches?

Plenty has been said on Dubai, and my only comment relates to an earlier post where I remarked "Paris Perfect running in a race where the first prize is R36,Million" so just shows you.

We met with Wally in his local on Sunday, had a great time and went on to the Cargo Hold "magic".

Its back to normality on Monday, but thanks to my new man in charge of admin, to allow an opportunity to unwind for a weekend.

So if I consider, bottle of JWB in the room, Greyville buffet, couple of bottles Boshendal Blanc De Noir, oysters and bloody mary's, Indian curry, couple of bottles Durbanvillehills Chardonnay, French champagne for breakfast on big day, couple of bottles of Boshendal Pinot/Noir and few ports with cheese board after the de-boned oxtail pie, sushi when we had a power cut on Sat? Ocean Basket Sauvignon Blanc, Tranquille also comes to mind, a few double whisky's, etc,

The great news is that I feel like a new man, the problem is "so does Mrs S", the good news its only every 35 years I have to do this?

good punting!

scotia.

Wow! Does that mean the connections picked up R3.5 milion for 3rd?!?

Well worth the trip. huh?

SWelcome back Dave - all the best on the next 15!

Gosh Dave, after reading about your weekend I feel the urge to go out for a run on your behalf ..{goes to lay down until the urge passes} ...

Put a couple of pics on home page of the weekend in Durbs.
Took a few seconds to open, must have been big pics?

Great pics scotia, glad to see you had your smoked salmon the scottish way...with loads of HP brown sauce

Was tempted to say something negative about wagon racing but wont. seems better option than virtual racing or Bingo.

The dogs would be exciting.

Now we are talking happy memories "Kilbelan Again" was my favourite dog.

IT once attracted thousands to the famous Powderhall Stadium.

Now greyhound racing could be poised to make a comeback in the Capital, thanks to plans to stage races at Meadowbank.

David Welsh, a former chairman of the Powderhall Greyhound Owners Association, is leading a delegation of enthusiasts trying to persuade the council to back the idea.

It is thought a racing surface could be relatively easily installed around the outside of the stadium's existing athletics track.

Mr Welsh is keen to get the idea off the ground after plans for a new £14 million greyhound stadium in East Lothian stalled.


David Welsh, right, and George McIntosh are among the enthusiasts trying to bring greyhound racing back to the city

He said: "We're at a preliminary stage of looking at parts of Edinburgh that could have a greyhound racing track.

"There is a large space at Meadowbank that could be utilised for this, and we have had planning experts take a look at the site.

"Powderhall was very popular until its last days when it wasn't properly managed. I'm sure the demand for greyhound racing is still there.

"We don't want any money from the council, as we would find people to invest in the track. Races could run around three times a week, and speedway could also be hosted there.

"This isn't going to happen overnight, but we want to discuss the idea with the city council."

Powderhall closed in the mid-1990s, as campaigners including Mr Welsh lost their battle to save it from demolition.

Mr Welsh is set to speak at the council's culture and leisure committee meeting next Tuesday.

The city's sports leader, Councillor Deidre Brock, has indicated she is happy to discuss the idea.

Powderhall Stadium, which was in Beaverhall Road, was considered one of the country's best venues for greyhound racing.

Greyhound racing began there in 1927, and attracted over 10,000 people at the first meeting.

A new £400,000 grandstand was built in the 1980s, shortly before ownership changed several times. The stadium survived a £25,000 fire in 1987, but went bust in 1995 after owner Eddie Ramsay used stadium money to pay off other debts.

City planners backed a campaign to retain the stadium, but they were overruled by Scottish Office officials. It was replaced with housing and an office block. However, the move to bring back greyhound racing will not be met with universal support.

Amanda Wells, who lives in Haddington and is chair of Greyhound Action Scotland, said: "Greyhound racing tracks are closing all over the UK, and a lot of that is due to welfare concerns. It would be a disaster if a new track opened in the east of Scotland."

Ross Minett, campaigns director with Edinburgh-based organisation Advocates for Animals, said:

"There is surely no place for greyhound racing in a modern city in the 21st century."


PROJECT STUCK IN THE STARTING GATE

PLANS to build Scotland's premier greyhound racing stadium in East Lothian have faltered in recent years.

Accountant and property developer Howard Wallace claimed his £4 million venture near Wallyford would attract fans from across Europe.

Plans were lodged in 1998 but planning permission was not granted until 2005.

The steel frame of the grandstand was erected that year, but the project stalled.

Last August, Mr Wallace said he was still committed to the project, but East Lothian Council today said no progress has been made.




Do you remember davie welsh scotia? he was the guy that stood on the winning line, and when he bet a winner he screamed at top of his voice...."What a dog" "Easy"

Then when the Edgar Ramsey barred him for political reasons he stood on the bridge behind the tote board and screamed blue murder

Plenty memories, remember when Kilbelin hit the front the call was "get on you cert! by the distance", last time I went met the late great "slim Jim Baxter", and by then he was not so slim.