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Fortnightly news, interviews and previews of the British greyhound racing scene presented by Dani Jackson and Joe Andrews
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We have just 12 greyhounds left in this years Star Sports/TRC Greyhound Derby and once again Barry and Lofty join in to discuss the races. The Saturday card is also supported by semi-finals of the Hope Leal Sprint Trophy, BGBF Champion Stakes, Greyhound Trader Stakes and the Mark Siddall Prime Beef Memorial Trophy and the gang talk through the races and pick out their best bets.
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Intro - 17s
Saturday Action - 3m 40s
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We are at the business end of the Star Sports/TRC Greyhound Derby and once again Dani & Joe are joined by Lofty and Barry to select their best bets of the quarter finals. As well as some other great competitions starting at Towcester this weekend the Derby Plate kicks off on Saturday and we look over the opening four races.
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Intro - 17s
Derby Quarters - 6m 38s
Derby Plate - 34m 12s
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We are now in full swing for the Star Sports/TRC Greyhound Derby with just 48 greyhounds remaining. Dani & Joe are once again joined by Martin Chapman and Barry Caul to go through each Heat and hopefully pick out some winners.
2nd Round review - 17s
Round 3 Heats - 5m 36s
Outright winner - 48m 44s
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After a superb first round of action from Towcester we are left with 96 greyhounds racing for glory in the £175k Star Sports/TRC Greyhound Derby. Dani and Joe are once again joined by Martin Chapman and Barry Caul to preview each of the 16 Heats on Friday and Saturday.
Best of luck to all greyhounds and connections.
The gang also remember the superstar stayer Space Jet who sadly passed away last week.
Space Jet tribute - 17s
Friday - 6m 55s
Saturday - 41m 43s
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The 2024 Star Sports/TRC Greyhound Derby starts on Thursday 23rd May and with the first round draw now out Dani and Joe are joined by bookmaker Martin Chapman and Irish expert Barry Caul to go through each of the 31 Heats, plus a few ante post bets for good measure.
Thursday - 17s
Friday - 33m 58s
Saturday - 1hr 8m 8s
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As well as talking through a whole host of big winners Dani & Joe are joined by lifelong greyhound racing fan Dave Clark. Dave works on the Racing Post greyhound desk but is also known for broadcasting and commentary which he talks about, and he answers plenty of questions from listeners too!
Intro - 17s
Dave Clark - 20m 46s
Outro - 1hr 25m 54s
We'll be back for the Greyhound Derby 2024!
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Dani and Joe are back after a short break and are joined by ex-racing manager, punter, owner and broadcaster Paul Lawrence who talks about his journey from having a passing interest in greyhound racing to being fully involved! Paul talks us through his time in the racing office and then opportunities in commentary, broadcasting and his involvement now.
Intro - 17s
Paul - 19m 33s
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This week we talk to punter and owner Gary Noble who has some strong feelings about how greyhound racing is now, and his thoughts on the industry.
Dani & Joe also discuss the big winners and latest news and look at the big Cat 1 finals coming up this weekend, The PGR Monmore Puppy Derby and the ARC Kent Plate.
Intro - 17s
Gary Noble - 24m 30s
Betting - 1hr 27m 56s
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Trainer Barry Johnson joins Dani and Joe for this episode. Barry (@devondogger) talks us through the highs and lows of training and how he would love to expand his kennels and the challenges he faces.
Dani & Joe also discuss the latest news, and Dani is also joined by Romford Ryan (@ryan_1991) to discuss the Golden Sprint and more.
Intro - 17s
Barry - 20m 58s
Betting - 1hr 32m 59s
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Dani & Joe are joined by Livi Noble (@Livi_Noble) who is part of Lincolnshire Greyhound Trust (@LincsGreyhounds) and helps find homes for greyhounds after racing. We find out about what that entails and the challenges that homing centres are currently facing.
They also discuss the latest news from the British greyhound racing scene including competitions from @DaveATBranch
Intro - 17s
Livi part 1 - 11m 37s
Best Hound Around - 38m 16s (https://lincolnshiregreyhoundtrust.co.uk/)
Livi part 2 41m 22s
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Owner and all around greyhound fan Kevin Perisi joins us to discuss how his love for the sport started and about his hounds now. Kevin's enthusiasm for greyhound racing is infectious which is why he has brought new fans in via ownership. He also talks dogs and the ownership experience in Britain.
Dani & Joe also talk news and also the Ladbrokes Winter Derby Final at Monmore and the Premier Greyhound Racing Golden Jacket semis at Crayford.
Intro - 17s
Kevin part 1 - 12m 07s
Barley Greyhound Sanctuary - 55m 31s
Kevin part 2 - 57m 19s
Betting - 1hr 22m
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This week long time owner Paul Wing talks to us about how he fell in love with the sport through his father, and his journey over the years owning dogs up to the current day where Paul has shares in a number of greyhounds. He also reminisces about his days as an on track bookmaker and remembers some funny stories!
Dani and Joe also cast their eyes over the upcoming Winter Derby at Monmore with a stellar line up not to be missed.
Intro - 17s
Paul part 1 - 9m 48s
Adachi Retired - 39m 36s
Paul part 2 - 41m 22s
Betting - 1hr 12m 11s
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In the first podcast of 2024 Dani & Joe speak to promoter and owner Kevin Boothby who tells us how he got started in the greyhound game and how a chance opportunity with Henlow turned in to running multiple tracks. Kevin is also one of the biggest owners in the sports and talks dogs past, present and future.
There are also three Cat 1 finals this weekend with the British Bred Puppy Cup at Oxford, the Cesarewitch at Central Park and Blue Riband at Towcester and Dani & Joe discuss these.
Intro - 17s
Kevin part 1 - 8m 55s
Retired Greyhounds - 45m 41s
Kevin part 2 - 47m 29s
Betting - 1hr 18m 51s
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In the final episode of 2023 Dani and Joe are joined by Lofty (@MartinChapman12) and Ryan Conneely (@Ryan__Conneely) to look back on the best performances of the year. Dani and Joe also made a wishlist for 2023 in the very first episode. Did any of their wishes come true?!
We also asked X what people wanted to see in greyhound racing in 2024 and the gang chat through these plus their own thoughts.
Finally, they look ahead to the Challenge Cup final at Oxford and the Olympic and George Curtis & Ballyregan Bob Memorial Finals at Hove.
2023 Wishlist - 17s
Performances of 2023 - 14m 44s
Social media wishlist - 28m
Podcast wishlist - 1hr 16m 54s
Betting - 1hr 30m 8s
A massive thanks to all those that have given their time this year to join us on the podcasts. The guests have made it. And of course a huge thanks to all that have listened. Without you all there would be no Podcast. Merry Christmas and a happy new year from the Gone To The Dogs Podcast!
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Dani caught up with PGR Managing Director Garry Nash ahead of the launch on 1st January 2024. Hear what he has to say about how everything has come together in this special episode
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Phil Milner (@PhilMilner) joins the team this week to discuss how he juggles being a trainer, breeder and owner around his day job! We hear about how Phil got in to the sport and how hard work is starting to pay off with a recent Cat 1 final and some exciting pups hitting the track.
Dani and Joe also go through the news and after getting the winners of all three Cat 1 finals in the last few weeks between them cast their eye over the quality action taking place over the next two weeks.
Intro - 17s
Phil Milner - 9m 16s
Betting - 1hr 26m 50s
From the show - www.greyhoundweekly.com (@weeklygreyhound)
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Dani & Joe are joined by owner Mike Davis who is part of the MWD Partnership (@MWDpartnership) which was created earlier in the year and has ambitious plans. He discusses how he started in greyhound racing from a young age and what he hopes to achieve in the partnership.
We also have the regular news from the British greyhound racing world and pick out our best bets for the Cat 1 finals coming up; the Ladbrokes Gold Collar, RPGTV Puppy Derby and the Premier Greyhound Racing Eclipse
Intro - 17s
Mike part 1 - 8 min 23s
Gus Suffolk - 49 min 46s
Mike part 2 - 51 min 38s
Betting - 1hr 27 min 11s
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Dani and Joe speak to GBGB Commercial Director Mark Moisley about his role and what it entails. Mark talks about his career and also some of the initiatives he has worked, and what is coming up.
There is also some news to discuss with plenty going on in the British greyhound racing world.
Intro and news - 17s
Mark part 1 - 13m 7s
Best hound around - 56m 18s
Mark part 2 - 58m 6s
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Dani and Joe are joined by Greyhound Star (https://greyhoundstar.co.uk/) owner Floyd Amphlett (@greyhoundstar) who discusses how he started out in greyhound racing and the changes he has seen in that time. A few stories are thrown in too for good measure!
We also have three quality Cat 1 finals taking place this weekend starting with the Puppy Collar final at Oxford, the Oaks at Perry Barr and then finally the Kent Derby on Sunday. We chat through those finals and pick out our best bets.
Intro - 17s
Floyd part 1 - 9m 49s
Home Run Hounds - 45m 46s
Floyd part 2 - 47m 37s
Betting - 1hr 22m 03s
*This episode has a few swear words in!
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Episode 20 features Dave Gray who is Racing Manager at Pelaw Grange and he talks about his background in racing and the role itself. He also discusses his commentary amongst other things. Dani & Joe are also joined by Ryan Sexton aka 'Romford Ryan' (@Ryan_1991) to discuss the Champion Stakes starting tonight and pick out their best bets on the card. The link to the Telegram channel mentioned by Ryan can be found on his Twitter profile.
Intro - 18s
Dave part 1 - 15m 51s
Best Hound Around - 40m 08s (https://www.greyhoundhomer.org.uk/gus/)
Dave part 2 - 41m 59s
Betting - 1h 6m 15s
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Dani & Joe are joined by greyhound enthusiast Jim Cremin (@JimCreminRP) who has worked in the industry for decades, starting as a Deputy Racing Manager at Brighton & Hove and then eventually getting a job at the newly created Racing Post in the 80's. Hear about Jim's journey and his passion for the sport.
We also have the small matter of the Irish Greyhound Derby Final this weekend with an amazing supporting card. Irish expert Barry Caul (@caul_barry) gives his best bets and talks through all the races.
Intro - 0s
Jim part 1 - 10m 19s
Best Hound Around 43m 21s (https://www.greyhoundhomer.org.uk/gus/)
Jim part 2 - 45m 10s
Betting - 1hr 10m 07s
This week Dani & Joe are joined by trainer and GBGB Trainer Rep Peter Harnden (@Salacres) who talks about his journey in to the sport, through to his role on the GBGB Board. They also talk through the Monmore Gold Cup and Summer Stayers races on Saturday with Joe Conneely (@Conneely123).
Intro - 17s
Peter Harnden Interview - 2m 41s
Betting - 1 16m 10s
You can hear all the Irish Derby chat on the 'Talking Dogs' previews on YouTube, published by the GRI - www.youtube.com/@greyhoundracingireland
This week Dani & Joe are joined by PR and marketing man Shaun Reynolds (@95_reynolds) who works for Fortitude Communications. Shaun is currently working with Oxford and Towcester to promote racing on social media and in the local areas. Hear more about his role and how he would drive the sport forwards. He is also a keen racing man and owner so we ask him about that, plus his hobby of whippet racing!
There is also plenty of great racing to review and news to discuss! There are no big events starting this week so there is no betting preview.
You can hear all the Irish Derby chat on the 'Talking Dogs' previews on YouTube, published by the GRI - www.youtube.com/@greyhoundracingireland
News - 17s
Shaun part 1 - 23m 30s
Best Hound Around - 1hr 1min 17s
Shaun part 2 - 1hr 3min 2s
Dani & Joe are joined by Lord David Lipsey who talks about his love of greyhound racing plus his roles within the sport over the years, most notably his new appointment as the Chairman of Premier Greyhound Racing, a joint venture between ARC and Entain.
They are also joined by Ryan Conneely (@ryan_conneely) to talk betting with some superb racing from Hove, Oxford and Towcester this weekend.
Vlog links as discussed on the Podcast:
Adam Sear - https://www.youtube.com/@AdamSearGreyhounds
Tom Heilbron - https://www.youtube.com/@LinkKennels
News - 17s
Lord Lipsey Interview - 13m 06s
Betting - 52m 42s
The night is upon us where we will crown the TRC/Star Sports Greyhound Derby champion of 2023 in the £175,000 show piece. Once again Dani and Joe are joined by Barry and Lofty where they preview the big race, plus they look at all the supporting races too. We also hear from connections of the finalists. Best of luck to all runners.
Derby final & connections - 4m 09s
Opening races - 18m 44s
British Bred Champion Stakes final - 27m 02s
RPGTV Champion bitch - 39m 50s
Greyhound Trader final - 51m 24s
RPGTV Derby Plate final - 1h 04m 47s
The last 12 greyhounds remain in the TRC/Star Sports Greyhound Derby and Dani & Joe are once again joined by Barry Caul (@caul_barry) and Lofty (@MartinChapman12) to discuss the two semi-finals. They also look over the Derby Plate and Greyhoundtrader.com semi finals which take place on Saturday too.
Derby Semi-finals - 18s
Derby Plate Semi-finals - 19m 32s
Greyhoundtrader.com semi-finals - 29m 40s
We are at the business end of the TRC/Star Sports Greyhound Derby now and once again Dani & Joe are joined by Barry Caul (@caul_barry) and Lofty (@MartinChapman12) to talk through the 4 Heats. Two further competitions also kick off, the Derby Plate and the Greyhoundtrader.com Stakes and the foursome cast their eye over the opening rounds.
Derby Quarter Finals - 25s
Derby Plate - 36m 44s
GreyhoundTrader.com Stakes - 55m 48s
The TRC/Star Sports Greyhound Derby is really hotting up and Dani & Joe are once again joined by Martin Chapman and Barry Caul to discuss the racing and their best bets from the remaining 48 greyhounds. We also hear from some connections of the greyhound who talk through their chances on Saturday. Best of luck to all.
PLUS, keep an eye out on Twitter (@TotallyBetting & @DaniVJackson) for your chance to win two tickets to Derby Finals night!
Heat 1 - 1m 40s
Heat 2 - 7m 29s
Heat 3 - 13m 45s
Heat 4 - 21m 5s
Heat 5 - 27m 25s
Heat 6 - 31m 17s
Heat 7 - 37m 56s
Heat 8 - 47m 3s
We have another special edition of the podcast which focuses on the TRC/Star Sports 2023 Greyhound Derby. We have 96 greyhounds left in the mix after round one and Joe and Dani are joined by Barry Caul (@caul_barry) and Ryan Conneely (@Ryan__Conneely) to cast their eyes over the second round heats and pick out their best bets of the round.
Friday Heats - 2m 23s
Saturday Heats - 49m 01s
We have a special betting preview of the 2023 TRC/Star Sports Greyhound Derby. Dani and Joe are joined by Martin Chapman (@MartinChapman12) and Barry Caul (@caul_barry) to go through all 32 Heats of the Derby first round taking place this week.
They look at the Heat winners, plus look at the outright markets and specials, including fastest sectionals and Top bitch/puppy.
Best of luck to all connections this year.
Please note due to file size constraints we have had to remove some of the usual intros & outros!
Derby Day 1, Thursday - 0.00
Derby Day 2, Friday - 32m 48s
Derby Day 3, Saturday - 1h 04m 15s
Antepost & specials - 1h 41m 15s
Ben Keith (@BenStarSports) needs little introduction. The fearless layer and Star Sports owner speaks about his love of greyhound racing and with the £175,000 Greyhound Derby starting next week he tells us why sponsoring the big event is important to him. He also tells us about some of the characters he's encountered on the dog track in the past!
Dani and Joe also reflect on the big winners on the track recently, among other things.
17s - Intro
14m 51s - Bet part 1
42m 29s - Barley Greyhound Sanctuary (@BarleyGreyhound)
45m 29s - Ben part 2
1h 15m 6s - Outro
David Mitchell (@DavidJMitch) is the guest on this episode and discusses how he fell in love with greyhound racing, the start of the Blue Tick Syndicate and the fame of British sire George. He also discusses his involvement in greyhound racing in Australia.
Dani and Joe are also joined by Callum Field-Mullins (@CMFMullins) and the trio look ahead to some top action this weekend with the bet365 Hunt Cup final at Oxford, the KAB Maiden Derby final at Towcester, a fantastic card at Hove with the semi-finals of the Coral Brighton Belle and the Seasons Scaffolding Puppy Cup Heats, and last but not least the semi-finals of the ARC Laurels at Perry Barr.
Intro & News - 17 seconds
David Mitchell part 1 - 9 minutes 39 seconds
Retired (Maxis Mates) - 36m 12s
David part 2 - 38m 32s
Previews & Betting - 58m 13s
Dani & Joe are joined by trainer Nathan Hunt (@NHunt67) who discusses his career to date and some of the his favourite moments, plus the exciting news that broke this week about some new arrivals to the kennel.
The pair also chat about the latest news, and Martin Chapman (@MartinChapman12) joins for some betting this weekend with the bet365 Hunt Cup kicking off at Oxford, the Steel City Puppy Derby and Ladbrokes TV Trophy at Crayford kicking off on Saturday.
News - 17 seconds
Nathan part 1 - 9m 44s
Adachi Kennels - 31m 54s (https://www.facebook.com/Adachiretiredgreyhounds/)
Nathan part 2 - 33m 42s
Betting - 50m 45s
This week Dani & Joe focus on youngsters in the sport and speak to Grace Wilson (@wilsongreyhound) and Guy Pearce (@guypearce05) who share their experiences as owners and kennel hands and also some ideas about how to attract a younger audience to greyhound racing.
Dani & Joe also discuss the latest news in British racing and also talk through a cracking final at Central Park on Sunday with the ARC Kent Plate.
News - 17 seconds
Grace & Guy part 1 - 9m 55s
Adachi Kennels - 32m 09s (https://www.facebook.com/Adachiretiredgreyhounds/)
Grace & Guy part 2 - 33m 55s
Betting - 47m 11s
On this episode Dani & Joe speak to Clare Hadden who is one third of the 'Your Greyhound's History' Facebook group. They help owners of retired racers find out more about their racing career and also help to join people with a love of greyhounds together. Martin Chapman also joins the pair to discuss the action coming up from Romford, Monmore, Oxford and Nottingham.
Join the 'Your Greyhound's History' community here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/531069191031946/
News - 18 seconds
Clare part 1 - 11m 50sec
Adachi Kennels - 32m 32sec (https://www.facebook.com/Adachiretiredgreyhounds/)
Clare part 2 - 34m 32sec
Betting - 50m 10sec
Legendary photographer Steve Nash joins Dani and Joe to discuss how he got in to greyhound racing and photography. He also shares some tips about getting the best snaps and reminisces about his career.
The duo are also joined by Ryan Conneely to talk about the Monmore card on Saturday featuring the semi-finals of the Winter Derby.
0.17 - News, including GBGB Award winners and recent big competition winners
6.34 - Steve Nash part 1
40.18 - Best Hound Around - Home Run Hounds
42.43 - Steve Nash part 2
1hr 15.25 - Betting with Ryan Conneely
James Pryce joins Joe & Dani this week to talk greyhound trading and the betting landscape. There is also news, reviews and more!
2.15 - News
10.17 - James Pryce part 1
31.17 - Home Run Hounds
33.39 - James Pryce part 2
49.18 - Betting (Golden Jacket & Peter Bussey Memorial Trophy)
This week Dani and Joe are joined by Dave Titterton who discusses his greyhound puppy rearing set up at Monkspath Kennels.
They also are joined by Ryan Conneely and the three of them talk betting on the big competitions at Romford, Oxford, Hove and Towcester this weekend.
0.00 - Intro & latest news
6.29 - Dave Titterton part 1
33.52 - "Best Hound Around" with Home Run Hounds (www.homerunhounds.co.uk @homerunhounds)
37.22 - Dave Titterton part 2
1.03.40 - Betting Chat with Ryan Conneely
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Dani & Joe speak to Kevin Hutton about training, breeding and greyhound racing in general.
We also discuss the latest news & betting, plus a wish list for 2023!
News - 0.25
Kevin Hutton part 1 - 8.38
Best Hound Around - 30.36
Kevin Hutton part 2 - 32.29
Big event discussion - 41.32
2023 wish list - 54.09
Before they kick off on 13th January 2023 Dani and Joe explain why they are starting this podcast, a little about themselves and what to expect next year.
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