Liskee Direct received a special award for completing 100 races at the Oxford Owners Association evening.

Meanwhile, Hycos Tiger, Ballyshea Lass and Roeview Katlin all received awards for three wins in a row.

TRAINER Maurice Massey was not a happy man after the Crayford racing manager refused an open race hurdle entry for Hey Martina.

After all, Martina sparkled in a trial, but was deemed not good enough to take part in this event.

Massey plans to return the dog to Sandy Lane for graded racing.

THE brilliant Fear Zafonic, trained by legendary trainer Charlie Lister has won the Greyhound Writers Award for a record third time.

Zafonic is now off to Australia to stand at stud.

THERE is good news on the retired greyhound front with Oxford organiser Jenny Hebborn full of praise for the Cornwall RGT who have taken several dogs to be homed.

However, Jenny has to ensure that all hounds are vaccinated and that they receive a full health check before leaving.