TheDuck, sounds like I'd love Woodbine.
Dirt track?

The trumpeter story made me laugh. We do have family days where the kids have face painting, pony rides, clowns etc. Basically though I would say that racing is more punter orientated.

Yes, we have Greyhound racing in every State of Australia. There are 8 greyhounds in each race (on average). They race over 340 metres to 728 metres, the most common distance being 511 metres, and chase a fake bunny (lure).
Sometimes it's hilarious when the electronics slow down the lure and the Greyhounds catch it. They call it a "no race." There's even a few hurdle races for the dogs and that's a great spectacle!


[ This Message was edited by: Equine Investor on 2002-07-25 02:36 ]