Week ending 9th August 2009

Monday 3rd

A good start to what would end up being a poor week overall. 2 winners from our 4 runners today. Whateverittakes just got up on the line to win his A5 in 30.18. Stanton Leroy flew from the traps to lead all the way in his A2 to record a personal best of 29.32.

Tuesday 4th

A very quiet trial session by our standards with just four dogs going through their paces. Parnell Lee had his first four bend trial in 4 months and went well to record 29.77. Lady Jaro won her sprint trial by nearly 2 lengths from Kylies Magic in 16.78. Lady will now be stepped up to four bends next week. Unraced novice, Superstar Lilly moved well in her first ever trial when posting 17.02.

I would expect a much busier trial session next week with a few of our new Irish recruits set to start qualifying and the return of several race dogs from injury.

Wednesday 5th

No luck tonight from our 5 runners. Stanton Jerry came closest to winning when finishing second in his A2.

Thursday 6th

Tonight we had a ride down to Brighton with Redstone Turk and Full Bloom to compete in a couple of Open Races. Turk won his 515m Maiden race in some style. He was slowly in to stride but showed very good pace to the bend to go round second. He quickly collared the leader off the second bend and went clear. He stayed on very well to win by nearly 6 length's in a fastest-of-the-night 29.86. This was some run first time round and he'll be heading back down there next week. Full Bloom had an horrendous trap draw in 5 and suffered bad crowding on the first bend. He returned safe and sound though and will be heading to Swindon on Wednesday for an Open.

Friday 7th

Lots of seconds and thirds today but unfortunately no winners. Ah Sure Cool, Realt Gael and Whateverittakes all ran with credit to finish 2nd.

Serene Lark has run his last race for the kennel after finishing lame at the evening meeting. He has had many injuries in his time including two cracked hocks and has done extremely well to reach A3. He'll be heading home with his owners for a life of luxury.

Saturday 8th

Again no luck tonight. Stanton Sarah finished 2nd in her A3 and Stanton Denis ran well in his first race for 3 weeks to finish 3rd in his A2.