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Judy & Tony, Been composing for ages, just seen your postings. Judy, you've got it spot on as far as I can tell. I'd think about coming back, Tony, but as far as I know I've had a lifetime ban. Since the BWRA won't clarify this, maybe you could contact them for me and ask if my ban is up. But...

There are a few accusations to respond to, and it's such a pity because these ridiculous and totally erroneous charges, fired it must be said from just two sources, are a waste of forum space and deflect from what is an otherwise serious issue. However, I must address them in order to set the...

It ain't gonna happen, guys. Why waste time with comments that don't add to the topic? Have either of you listened to the BBC tape? The BWRA denied me a fair hearing, this forum offers me that. You don't like it, don't click on. mkp

No reason that I can recall. Bob Osmond, one of my regional reps, was furious with the BWRA committee and I know he phoned John Fitzpatrick to admonish him. He also wrote a letter of complaint, a copy of which I sent you. But, sure enough, the BWRA held a second meeting of which they didn't...

Hi Vicky! Still wading through all the documents? When the BBC first broadcast the show I sent a copy of the transcript (provided by the BBC) to Whippet News with a note along the lines that it was in the members' interest that she publish said transcript. No reply, of course. I haven't...

Wow, is it true that Little Madam failed on xanthines? How ironic is that? It was Ian Heaney represented Jane Poole at her first hearing, and I seem to recall him telling me that Julie Bateson, one of the regional reps at that hearing, was among the most vociferous in wanting to throw the book...

Hi Denise & Jo, and thanks for asking intelligent questions, it makes my campaign a lot more interesting when there's a bit of two-way discourse. All my literature is at work right now as I've been making photocopies for Vicky, but I think I can answer your questions without reference. By the...

Hi Debs, Though I'm no expert, I believe I can answer your question regarding rubbing oils. Not all oils would cause failure of a dope test, but some contain analgesics, and it's these that you have to be wary of. Analgesia means inalbility to feel pain, and the authorities, quite rightly, are...

Hi Michelle, I'm so delighted that somebody has finally asked a question of relevance. With 3 or 4 folders here full of correspondence & information I'm happy to do my best to reply. It's entirely possible that a few dope tests done in the past couple of years could come back negative. For...

Hi John Noble, a name I recognise! You make an important point with regard to titbits and dope testing in whippets. The NGRC and the horse racing authorities ban anything not normally found in feedstuffs. They know that cocoa products can find their way in, so they allow certain levels before...

I'm glad the NWRF has been brought into the topic, as far as I'm concerned they're just as bad as the BWRA. They claim to follow NGRC guidelines. Then they should find out what those guidelines are. Last I heard they had zero tolerance for everything including xanthines, and bans for those...

If I've 'hit the bottle' is the worst the rumour mill can come up with then I suppose I should be grateful. I have emptied a few bottles of painkillers in the past couple of years having had 3 shoulder operations in 18 months, which is the real reason I've been a bit quiet lately. As for an EGM...

'After the 1996 farce, the BWRA tightened up. Sample procedures were improved, and legal advice was sought. No positive tests have been found in the last two years. The association, who chose not to appear in this programme, maintains that all the procedures are correct now and base on good...