25th July 2002, 09:23 PM
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Join Date: Jan 1970
Posts: 191
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On 2002-07-25 02:33, Equine Investor wrote:
Sometimes it's hilarious when the electronics slow down the lure and the Greyhounds catch it. They call it a "no race."
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Hi guys,
Just dropped in for old time's sake and was immediately reminded of this story.
When I lived in Darwin I decided to go to the dogs for the very first time (and only time so far). It was Darwin Cup, biggest race of the year ($10,000!!).
There was no secret about the favourite, it was backed into about $1.40 from memory. Come race time, the lure broke down and the favourite, which was leading by about 6 lengths, caught the lure. The look of utter disappointment on the dogs face was priceless when it realised it had been conned for it's whole career. Scarred for life I'd say!
Good luck!
Placegetter
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