"Kevin" is a 37-year-old coursing fan from North Liverpool.
He has followed the sport and been to the Waterloo Cup regularly since he was 12-years -old, but does not want his surname to be revealed in case he becomes the target of hate mail from protesters.
He said: "I always go to the Waterloo Cup along with my girlfriend and the kids, its just like a really good day out.
"People try to tell you supporters only go along to see the quarry killed but this is not true at all.
"The cheers when the hare gets away are just as loud as when it is caught by the hound.
"I became interested after my brother started going along to the event. "The enjoyment is certainly not in the kill but in witnessing the speed, agility, and working ability of the dogs.
"But the quarry is admired too. It can't be easy outwitting an animal that is running at 40 miles per hour but they still do it.
"The thrill is the competition of two animals using their natural instincts - the result becomes more or less irrelevant.
"I believe strongly there is an element of choice here.
"Personally I don't like seeing animals shot, as I am an animal lover myself and love being able to watch them in action at close quarters.
"I also enjoy things like ferreting and falconry.
"For me and the members of the club I am in it is about understanding the countryside, understanding the methods of controlling animal numbers and seeing how people like game keepers play their part in keeping the countryside in balance.
He finishes: "For people who have never seen this type of event before I would ask do not judge, just come and see nature at work for yourself."
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