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Professional and Amateur Greyhound Racing
Posted by admin in Racing, Sports News on January 11, 2012
Greyhound racing is a particular type of racing in which greyhound dogs participate in a race held in a racecourse similar to that of a horse race course. In this race, greyhounds are made to chase a prey, which is usually an artificial hare or a rabbit. The dogs try to catch its prey in competition with each other and the first one to cross the line is declared to be the winner.
There are a number of countries that conduct greyhound racing professionally. In some countries the event is held just for fun. In the United States of America there are certain states where greyhound racing is banned and in some states it is held professionally – the word professional here refers to the way the greyhound is trained to complete the race.
Most of the time in the US, pet owners will hand over their greyhound to a trainer some two to three weeks before an important race. During this important period, the trainer will teach the necessary skills required for the greyhound to complete the race. It will be taken around the track, so that it gets used to the environment. During this training period, the trainers have to follow the guidelines provider by the American Grey Hound Association. Read the rest of this entry »
Ten Reasons to Choose Horse Racing for Your Corporate Hospitality Event
Posted by admin in Racing, Sports News on January 11, 2012
Horse Racing is a fabulous sport to take your clients to, and we are pleased to include the top ten reasons why you should take your clients to these events instead of any others. These are as follows;
1. Takes the Pressure of you as the host: Horse Racing is a more relaxed way to entertain your clients. If you go to the football or rugby, you are with your client for three hours solid before kick off and however entertaining they are, conversation can dry up! With races taking place every half hour, clients are constantly up and around, putting bets on and watching the racing from different vantage points, which makes entertaining so much smoother and more enjoyable.
2. Dressing Up: Horse Racing is generally a smart event and allows clients to wear their best clothes, including giving the ladies a chance to buy a new dress and hat! With football and rugby becoming more relaxed these days, in that many corporate areas allow jeans, it is refreshing for clients to see a really smart, formal event.
3. Ladies Involvement: Horse Racing is a great event for both genders. Football and rugby are very male orientated, where as horse racing is enjoyed by both sexes. This is therefore a great opportunity for clients to entertain their female customers and also customers and their wives. For some clients, they have more chance to attend an event if their wife or girlfriend is invited as well! Read the rest of this entry »