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Post by BVADMIN on Oct 27, 2023 23:36:27 GMT
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Post by SALFORD GIRL on Nov 2, 2023 22:28:39 GMT
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Post by SALFORD GIRL on Dec 6, 2023 22:30:14 GMT
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Post by SALFORD GIRL on Feb 20, 2024 0:11:44 GMT
Askern waiting for the nod
(Taken from the Greyhound Star Website 19-2-24}
Robert Watson is awaiting the final nod from Doncaster Council with the expectation of re-opening racing at Askern “within 12 weeks.”
The Doncaster promoter said: “Planning permission was passed on October 13 subject to us complying with three requirements: one related to a drainage plan, the second was an ecology report and the third was a landscape plan. We complied with all three immediately and have been waiting for the final go-ahead ever since.
“It has been very frustrating but I blame myself. Instead of seeking planning for a new project, I should have applied for a change of development while the old track was still racing.
“You live and learn but everything is sorted now. The new building is on site and ready to be erected. The hare system and hare rail are all done, we just need a running rail. Once we get the green light things will happen very quickly. I would certainly expect to be racing in the summer.”
Robert is hoping that by then, a change in GBGB rules would allow runners to race alternately between Askern and sister track Doncaster.
He said: “I understand that the rule is very close to be passed by GBGB. Providing that the form is in-date, it would enable dogs to switch between the two tracks. Everybody knows that the practice has always happened but tracks call them ‘inter-tracks’. A rule change would suit everyone and make a lot more sense.”
In the meantime, Doncaster is going from strength to strength and attracting decent open racers for its Saturday night spot on RPGTV.
Robert said: “The track is probably in the best condition that I have ever had it; Doncaster form always holds up. The kennel strength continues to grow. I’ve built some more kennels at the back and we have trainers waiting to come into them. I won’t go into detail but we have a number of new trainers waiting to join us, and plenty of quality too.”
Doncaster racegoers might keep their eyes open on an exciting young British bred litter bred by Jimmy Gaskin. The dog and four bitches are by Roxholme Nidge out of that fabulous staying bitch Hather Daisy. Just 15 months old, and all ‘Redbricks’, the star to date (after one four bend trial) is Tulip with a 28.01 run for the 450m, with Rose, Haribo and Lotus not far behind.
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Post by SALFORD GIRL on Apr 17, 2024 12:28:13 GMT
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Post by SALFORD GIRL on Oct 29, 2024 9:19:48 GMT
STILL NO OFFICIAL NEWS
CONCERNING ASKERN STADIUM
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