It seems that Oxford trainers give some of the best value around if you compare them to their Irish counterparts.

Oxford handlers charge an average of £35 a week and probably don’t charge owners for taking their charges open racing.

On the other hand, in the Emerald Isle, where prize money is up to 30 per cent better than this country, it can cost up to €100 per week to train a greyhound.

And some also charge five per cent of prize money of €10,000 and ten per cent over that.

They also charge around €50 to take a dog open racing.

THE Children In Need charity meeting on November 19 should pull in the punters.

Sponsorship of £600 has been raised and the restaurant bookings are going well for the £18 three-course meal.

Any potential sponsors should ring Oxf ord 778222.

OXFORD Stadium is to host the next track seminar on October 26, when included on the agenda will be greyhound welfare, track safety and maintenance.

TRAINER Ian Wills wasted no time in getting off the mark at his new track Hall Green when his first runner, Castlehill Queen, stormed to victory in the A9 event.

Angie Kibble's Quarrymount Dubh takes in the heats of the St Leger at Wimbledon tonight.

THE Oxford Owners presentation night has been scheduled for Thursday, November 12.