![TownviewKennels's tweet photo. The following is in direct response to the comments you made during your appearance on, “The Irish Field.” Namely, “Rather than defending greyhound racing, the horse racing industry [should] probably distance itself more from greyhound racing. I don’t think there’s much comparison between, yes, they’re both animals but greyhounds are muzzled during their racing, they’re not encouraged to socialise…race horses can go out to the paddock, given holidays, they exercise out with other horses…I think it’s completely different.” We respectfully outline our position that your comments are actually inaccurate and misleading for the following reasons.
1. In response to your first query, “Are greyhounds not muzzled in exercise and races?” Similarly to how regular, “domestic,” dog owners are encouraged to place muzzles on their own pets when out in public (e.g., when walking their dogs in parks or public spaces), greyhounds are muzzled only when required (e.g. during races) - not only ensure animal safety, but also to facilitate handler safety through the implementation of an extremely non-invasive and comfortable safe guarding measure.
2. In response to your second query, “Are greyhounds not kept in individual kennels?” No. From when they new-born puppies right through to late adulthood, our greyhounds are housed in a variety of kennel types (not cages) and live in safely-sized groups to encourage socialisation. For clarity, depending on their stage of life/age and time of year, our greyhounds live in a range of different enclosures, not just “kennels.” These enclosures include large enclosed fields, indoor-pens and lamp-heated beds.
3. In response to your third query, “Are they encouraged to socialise with other dogs after they’ve been raised?” Our greyhounds are encouraged to socialise with other dogs, as well as with humans, not only after they are raised but throughout all stages of their life from new-born/puppy stages (where they are kept in their litter alongside their mother until the appropriate age where socialisation can safely begin i.e., until they are fully vaccinated), to adolescence, to adulthood and senior adulthood. We thoroughly enjoy observing their rapid social progression and are acutely aware of the different social demands presented by each stage of our greyhounds’ lives. We are extremely privileged to have abundant space and resources at Townview Kennels to be fully equipped to respond to the different social demands of each different age group/life stage of our dogs.
We are extremely thankful for your queries however, and would be happy to address any other queries or concerns you may have about greyhound racing or our management of greyhounds more generally.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HMnxiZSXQAAat52.jpg)
![TownviewKennels's tweet photo. The following is in direct response to the comments you made during your appearance on, “The Irish Field.” Namely, “Rather than defending greyhound racing, the horse racing industry [should] probably distance itself more from greyhound racing. I don’t think there’s much comparison between, yes, they’re both animals but greyhounds are muzzled during their racing, they’re not encouraged to socialise…race horses can go out to the paddock, given holidays, they exercise out with other horses…I think it’s completely different.” We respectfully outline our position that your comments are actually inaccurate and misleading for the following reasons.
1. In response to your first query, “Are greyhounds not muzzled in exercise and races?” Similarly to how regular, “domestic,” dog owners are encouraged to place muzzles on their own pets when out in public (e.g., when walking their dogs in parks or public spaces), greyhounds are muzzled only when required (e.g. during races) - not only ensure animal safety, but also to facilitate handler safety through the implementation of an extremely non-invasive and comfortable safe guarding measure.
2. In response to your second query, “Are greyhounds not kept in individual kennels?” No. From when they new-born puppies right through to late adulthood, our greyhounds are housed in a variety of kennel types (not cages) and live in safely-sized groups to encourage socialisation. For clarity, depending on their stage of life/age and time of year, our greyhounds live in a range of different enclosures, not just “kennels.” These enclosures include large enclosed fields, indoor-pens and lamp-heated beds.
3. In response to your third query, “Are they encouraged to socialise with other dogs after they’ve been raised?” Our greyhounds are encouraged to socialise with other dogs, as well as with humans, not only after they are raised but throughout all stages of their life from new-born/puppy stages (where they are kept in their litter alongside their mother until the appropriate age where socialisation can safely begin i.e., until they are fully vaccinated), to adolescence, to adulthood and senior adulthood. We thoroughly enjoy observing their rapid social progression and are acutely aware of the different social demands presented by each stage of our greyhounds’ lives. We are extremely privileged to have abundant space and resources at Townview Kennels to be fully equipped to respond to the different social demands of each different age group/life stage of our dogs.
We are extremely thankful for your queries however, and would be happy to address any other queries or concerns you may have about greyhound racing or our management of greyhounds more generally.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HMnxiZRX0AEJ1YZ.jpg)
![TownviewKennels's tweet photo. The following is in direct response to the comments you made during your appearance on, “The Irish Field.” Namely, “Rather than defending greyhound racing, the horse racing industry [should] probably distance itself more from greyhound racing. I don’t think there’s much comparison between, yes, they’re both animals but greyhounds are muzzled during their racing, they’re not encouraged to socialise…race horses can go out to the paddock, given holidays, they exercise out with other horses…I think it’s completely different.” We respectfully outline our position that your comments are actually inaccurate and misleading for the following reasons.
1. In response to your first query, “Are greyhounds not muzzled in exercise and races?” Similarly to how regular, “domestic,” dog owners are encouraged to place muzzles on their own pets when out in public (e.g., when walking their dogs in parks or public spaces), greyhounds are muzzled only when required (e.g. during races) - not only ensure animal safety, but also to facilitate handler safety through the implementation of an extremely non-invasive and comfortable safe guarding measure.
2. In response to your second query, “Are greyhounds not kept in individual kennels?” No. From when they new-born puppies right through to late adulthood, our greyhounds are housed in a variety of kennel types (not cages) and live in safely-sized groups to encourage socialisation. For clarity, depending on their stage of life/age and time of year, our greyhounds live in a range of different enclosures, not just “kennels.” These enclosures include large enclosed fields, indoor-pens and lamp-heated beds.
3. In response to your third query, “Are they encouraged to socialise with other dogs after they’ve been raised?” Our greyhounds are encouraged to socialise with other dogs, as well as with humans, not only after they are raised but throughout all stages of their life from new-born/puppy stages (where they are kept in their litter alongside their mother until the appropriate age where socialisation can safely begin i.e., until they are fully vaccinated), to adolescence, to adulthood and senior adulthood. We thoroughly enjoy observing their rapid social progression and are acutely aware of the different social demands presented by each stage of our greyhounds’ lives. We are extremely privileged to have abundant space and resources at Townview Kennels to be fully equipped to respond to the different social demands of each different age group/life stage of our dogs.
We are extremely thankful for your queries however, and would be happy to address any other queries or concerns you may have about greyhound racing or our management of greyhounds more generally.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HMnxiZRX0AAAchV.jpg)
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The following is in direct response to the comments you made during your appearance on, “The Irish Field.” Namely, “Rather than defending greyhound racing, the horse racing industry [should] probably distance itself more from greyhound racing. I don’t think there’s much comparison between, yes, they’re both animals but greyhounds are muzzled during their racing, they’re not encouraged to socialise…race horses can go out to the paddock, given holidays, they exercise out with other horses…I think it’s completely different.” We respectfully outline our position that your comments are actually inaccurate and misleading for the following reasons.
1. In response to your first query, “Are greyhounds not muzzled in exercise and races?” Similarly to how regular, “domestic,” dog owners are encouraged to place muzzles on their own pets when out in public (e.g., when walking their dogs in parks or public spaces), greyhounds are muzzled only when required (e.g. during races) - not only ensure animal safety, but also to facilitate handler safety through the implementation of an extremely non-invasive and comfortable safe guarding measure.
2. In response to your second query, “Are greyhounds not kept in individual kennels?” No. From when they new-born puppies right through to late adulthood, our greyhounds are housed in a variety of kennel types (not cages) and live in safely-sized groups to encourage socialisation. For clarity, depending on their stage of life/age and time of year, our greyhounds live in a range of different enclosures, not just “kennels.” These enclosures include large enclosed fields, indoor-pens and lamp-heated beds.
3. In response to your third query, “Are they encouraged to socialise with other dogs after they’ve been raised?” Our greyhounds are encouraged to socialise with other dogs, as well as with humans, not only after they are raised but throughout all stages of their life from new-born/puppy stages (where they are kept in their litter alongside their mother until the appropriate age where socialisation can safely begin i.e., until they are fully vaccinated), to adolescence, to adulthood and senior adulthood. We thoroughly enjoy observing their rapid social progression and are acutely aware of the different social demands presented by each stage of our greyhounds’ lives. We are extremely privileged to have abundant space and resources at Townview Kennels to be fully equipped to respond to the different social demands of each different age group/life stage of our dogs.
We are extremely thankful for your queries however, and would be happy to address any other queries or concerns you may have about greyhound racing or our management of greyhounds more generally.
![TownviewKennels's tweet photo. The following is in direct response to the comments you made during your appearance on, “The Irish Field.” Namely, “Rather than defending greyhound racing, the horse racing industry [should] probably distance itself more from greyhound racing. I don’t think there’s much comparison between, yes, they’re both animals but greyhounds are muzzled during their racing, they’re not encouraged to socialise…race horses can go out to the paddock, given holidays, they exercise out with other horses…I think it’s completely different.” We respectfully outline our position that your comments are actually inaccurate and misleading for the following reasons.
1. In response to your first query, “Are greyhounds not muzzled in exercise and races?” Similarly to how regular, “domestic,” dog owners are encouraged to place muzzles on their own pets when out in public (e.g., when walking their dogs in parks or public spaces), greyhounds are muzzled only when required (e.g. during races) - not only ensure animal safety, but also to facilitate handler safety through the implementation of an extremely non-invasive and comfortable safe guarding measure.
2. In response to your second query, “Are greyhounds not kept in individual kennels?” No. From when they new-born puppies right through to late adulthood, our greyhounds are housed in a variety of kennel types (not cages) and live in safely-sized groups to encourage socialisation. For clarity, depending on their stage of life/age and time of year, our greyhounds live in a range of different enclosures, not just “kennels.” These enclosures include large enclosed fields, indoor-pens and lamp-heated beds.
3. In response to your third query, “Are they encouraged to socialise with other dogs after they’ve been raised?” Our greyhounds are encouraged to socialise with other dogs, as well as with humans, not only after they are raised but throughout all stages of their life from new-born/puppy stages (where they are kept in their litter alongside their mother until the appropriate age where socialisation can safely begin i.e., until they are fully vaccinated), to adolescence, to adulthood and senior adulthood. We thoroughly enjoy observing their rapid social progression and are acutely aware of the different social demands presented by each stage of our greyhounds’ lives. We are extremely privileged to have abundant space and resources at Townview Kennels to be fully equipped to respond to the different social demands of each different age group/life stage of our dogs.
We are extremely thankful for your queries however, and would be happy to address any other queries or concerns you may have about greyhound racing or our management of greyhounds more generally.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HMnxiZSXwAA69ya.jpg)
Not just @EpsomRacecourse Saturday. The best of greyhound racing @TowcesterRaces - a place close to my heart - with the Greyhound Derby at 9.18pm. Get there if you can @BenStarSports @StarSports_Bet 🐶🐾 Yeeehaaa!
"Cliff's got a never giving will and so has the horse" 💪
A story about resilience ❤️
A Jockey who fought his way back from a coma in less than six months and a horse who never gave up. Al Qareem and Clifford Lee partner again at @chesterraces.
@karl_burke | @cliffordleexlee
@itvracing @Hayleyturner123 Lingfield have had a new neutral valet area for a couple of months at least now and a brand new ladies changing room.
✅ASCOT ENTRY CONFIRMED – ROMIDIJO SHARES STILL AVAILABLE ✅
Shares are available in Romidijo (Ardad x Helvetique) – a sharp, forward 2YO filly who is showing plenty of speed at home and looks set to be an early runner this season 👀
🔥 Entered at Ascot – 8th May
🔥 Entered in the Weatherbys Super Sprint (July)
💥 5f speed filly with a big future
Trainer Charlie Clover couldn’t be happier with her progress:
“She’s very professional, has thrived over the winter and continues to please us every day.”
She’s a compact, powerful filly who looks all about speed – exactly what you want for early 2YO races, and with those entries already in place, this is a ready-to-go opportunity.
💰 Shares Available:
2.5% – £1,500
5% – £3,000
10% – £6,000
📅 Monthly fees from June 1st
⚡️ Qualifies for the Great British Bonus Scheme
⚡️ Immediate racing involvement
⚡️ Limited availability
Opportunities like this don’t last long—get involved before Ascot!
📩 DM now for details, videos & to secure your share or visit our website. https://t.co/8yCc4fYxeC
@NBradleyRacing Great ride and congratulations 👍
🚀 ASCOT BOUND FOR A £30K RACE– ROMIDIJO (SHARES STILL AVAILABLE⚠️) 🚀
Shares available in Romidijo (Ardad x Helvetique), a forward, speedy filly in training with @charliecloverracing24 👀
💨 Looks all speed
🎥 Video attached – impressive gallop work + voice note update from Charlie
⏱️Already pleasing on the clock
🗣️ Charlie Clover:
“Very professional… very pleasing on the clock… I’m extremely fond of her.”
🎯 Target: Ascot, May 8th
💰 £30,000 BCD Fillies Race
💸 + £20,000 bonus on offer
👉 We think she’s smart and more than capable of winning a maiden
🧬 By Ardad (sire of Perfect Power)
💡 100% Great British Bonus qualified
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💰 Shares:
• 2.5% – £1,500
• £105/month (from June 1st)
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⚡ Early 2yo + big prize targets = serious upside
📩 DM us or visit our website to get involved.
https://t.co/8yCc4fYxeC
Always a great well run comp, still time to enter 👍
Still time to enter the English Greyhound Derby Tipping Competition if you’d like to enter.
Only £30 to enter which covers the full competition.
20% of all entry fees will be donated to Home Run Hounds.
120 entries so far
Get involved today 👍🏻
@wgianjones If they get made public I look forward to the day everyone is outraged after a horse finishes last in a barrier trial then bolts up on debut 😂
🏴 Greyhound Derby Tipping Comp 🏴
1️⃣0️⃣5️⃣ entries so far 👏
2️⃣3️⃣ spaces left in the cup competition
£6️⃣3️⃣0️⃣ raised so far for Home Run Hounds 🙌🏻
All details on the below post if you’d like to get please get in touch ⤵️
@fcdynamo_ Congratulations Dynamo 🏆🏆👍
Stolen from Richard Rees mum Eileen’s garden any information about its whereabouts would be appreciated !
Farewell Nick. A legend of our sport and responsible for another in Westmead Hawk. The best ❤️
@devondogger Hope things work out for you - your enthusiasm for the sport is great to follow 🤞🤞
@BHAHorseracing Why did you wait for declarations to be made before announcing this? Did you think yesterday that the meeting was going ahead?
@LJVRacingMedia All the best and congratulations 👍
@GailMay1 @DogsTrust @RSPCA_official @The_Blue_Cross Our greyhounds are tracked from birth to retirement, they get breed fulfilment via racing, their existence is known & recorded, premises inspected, financial support & provisions accessible, there is a paper trail of them. I will wait for someone to present a more protected breed
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