UK Racing EPAR

EPAR TRACK, Ellesmere Port

 Contact -  John Roscoe  07717882651 or Amanda Venables   07791650947 

EPAR race on the 1st Sunday of the month, from March to November inclusive. The track is well maintained and has covered areas, together with a cafe, bar and function room.

EPAR have a small committee EPAR have a small committee, Lynda and Malcolm Bleasdale, Anne Wood, Glen, Amanda Venables and Julie and Graham Smith.  John Roscoe is responsible for the day to day arrangements with the track owner, Kevin. Additional information can be found by emailing committee members at  lyndableasdale@btinternet.com

Directions to Ellesmere Port Greyhound Stadium
From the M6 to the M56 proceed towards Chester/North Wales until you see M53 signposted Ellesmere Port.
Take junction 15 sign posted Outlet Village follow A5117 to Junction 10.
Left at bottom of slip road, turn right at next roundabout and follow signs for Town Centre on the B5132.
After a couple of small roundabouts and the multi-complex cinema on the right you will see Stanley High School on the left.
Straight after this take the first right which is Dover Road and turn right again at bottom at carry on along this road (with speed bumps) go around a few bends until you see Ellesmere Greyhound Track on the right straight after the playing fields

Afghan Racing Report December 2007

Our end of season meeting was held yesterday – and yes – it rained again.  Never the less we again managed to complete three rounds of racing without anyone getting seriously wet! – although those operating the traps where damp by the end.   Again thanks to all those dogs that dragged their owners along for the day – without this effort racing would soon cease. 

The wet weather had made the track almost waterlogged and all the dogs found the going difficult.  Best times of the day where the sub 24 seconds achieved by   Smith and Kaya Venables  

As to the other dogs – Tannis and Louie Wood set low 24 second times.  (Joby Wood continuing to frustrate his owners by running across the field just before the finishing line.) All the others, Shayka Venables, Isis Mort, and Pony Kirk, Amenti, Ashraf, and Ayesha Owen, and Dexter Hall thoroughly enjoyed their monthly romp around the track.  It was good to welcome Rouge Fuller again who thoroughly enjoyed himself.

Of the other breeds Sultan and Soraya Snape our resident Saluki’s enjoyed their races with each other. Lurchers Beauty and Mischa Peace are quickly getting the idea and get quicker with each race setting fastest times of 16.47 and 16.03 respectively.  Connie Peace had a brisk trot around the track.  Jet Snape and Paddy Williams enjoyed their quick sprint down the 100 meter track. 

After the racing we had our end of year awards along with the usual buffet (ie far too much food but it is always enjoyed).  The winners were:-

That’s it now for 2007- with luck we will reconvene on the first Sunday of March 2008.  Remember – everyone is welcome.  

For detail feel free to contact Graham or Julie Smith on 0151 200 8189 or grahamsmith6@hotmail.com or Amanda Venables on Amanda.vnables@tiscali.co.uk

Afghan Racing Report November 2007

Racing Sunday arrived with the by now customary rain. Amazingly we again managed to complete three rounds of racing without anyone getting wet! I must make a big thank you to all those dogs that dragged their owners along for the day – without this effort racing would soon cease. Also thanks to Gary Williams for again assisting with the traps.

My personal thanks again go to Amanda Venables mum who again found a good excuse (Shayka Venables Birthday) to bring a cake – lovely.

This month we had yet another new affie Kaya Venables who took to the racing quickly getting faster with each run finally setting a quickest time of 23.73 seconds. Watching on, awaiting the time when they will be able to join the ‘big boys’, was Tarkan and Honey Smith – I hope racing continues in 2008 so that they can enjoy the fun. We also welcomed 3 new dogs in the non affie brigade – Connie Peace a lovely cross who went around in 19.73 seconds, Jet Snape who cantered down the 100 mtrs in 5.34 seconds – not bad for an old un’ and Labrador retriever Paddy Williams who surprised some of us by racing down the 100 mtrs in 7.2 seconds.

As to the other dogs – Casper Smith surprised me by completing three runs for the first time this year - all within 23 seconds (fastest 22.5 seconds). Tannis and Louie Wood set low 23 second times. All the others, Shayka Venables, Isis Mort, , Bling and Pony Kirk, Amenti, Ashraf, Kabul, Ayesha Owen and Dexter Hall thoroughly enjoyed their monthly romp around the track. A special mention must go to Joby Wood who continues to frustrate his family – Joby virtually always completes the distance but, as yet, never completely on the track. We wait with anticipation.

Of the other breeds it was good to welcome back Sultan and Soraya Snape our resident Saluki’s who enjoy their races with each other. Lurchers Beauty and Mischa Peace are quickly getting the idea and get quicker with each race setting fastest times of 17.59 and 17.38 respectively.

We look forward to seeing you all on the Sunday 2nd December (Note the change of date from the 9th) for the end of season meet where we will be having an awards ceremony and buffet (contributions gratefully received!) If anyone has any trophies left could they please return them so they can be presented in December.

Remember we are going to try to start racing at 12.00-12.30 due to reduced daylight hours in December allowing us to be finished by at the latest. We achieved this in November.

Do not forget all breeds are welcome. For detail feel free to contact Graham Smith on 0151 200 8189 or grahamsmith6@hotmail.com  or Amanda Venables on Amanda.vnables@tiscali.co.uk

Photos November 2007

All photos directly Below are © Lynn Williams-2007-2008

Cubanba Photos May 2006

All photos directly Below are © Shona Bettany- Cubanba-2006-2008

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