Signs very ominous on funding front

We are now on the verge of the most important part in the Irish greyhound calendar.

The Champion Stakes final heading a superb card at Shelbourne and Saturday night will give the ideal introduction to the Ladbrokes.com Irish Derby and then followed by the Hennerty Laurels at Curraheen.

Thankfully, Greyhound View will be there to package all the top action and to present it to the greater greyhound and sporting community. But it is also time to send a very loud shot of warning across the bows with time running out before the dreaded Budget is introduced.