I experienced a first last night for the RAD Services Team Away Day – I went to watch greyhounds racing at Romford Stadium. We had a meal in the Chase Restaurant while watching the races.

The food wasn’t the best ever, but it was adequate, and the atmosphere (with RAD colleagues present) was great, and we all had a good night. I decided to do something I’ve never really done before and bet. I bet on three races in total, and amazingly, won all three! I won a total of approximately £25, which is not bad for a newbie.

P.S. For all you animal lovers out there, I want to clarify that the fact I went to watch greyhound racing is not in any way indicative of my support of the “sport”.

If any cruelty to animals has emerged as a result of this “sport”, either directly or indirectly, then I am of course totally against it. I am aware that there is a debate about the racing life of most greyhounds, and the tendency of owners to abandon them when they are retired. This is a problem because many greyhounds are left in dog homes simply because they are very fit dogs and require lots of exercise, which puts people off taking them on as pets.

The entire evening was a social event with work colleagues, and nothing more.