Week Ending 11th December

Monday 5th
A good start to the week with a couple of winners from the 'Murphy' stable.
Forest Crash got the verdict in his A3 winning in 29.64.
Bookies Girls got another A2 win as she again led all the way to win in 29.18.
Tuesday 6th
Today was the final leg of the Intertrack competition at Perry Barr. Unfortunately in the end Swindon came up a bit short and we failed to qualify for the final, finishing third behind Monmore Green and Hall Green.
Our kennel was represented by Ding Hero in the 480m Dogs leg and again he did us proud. He'd been off for a couple of weeks since suffering a nasty spike at Yarmouth and would have needed the run a bit but he ran a blinder to finish 2nd, only beaten a hd. He cracked out the boxes but got lost around the opening turns which let the eventual winner up his inside which cost us the race. Ding's calculated time of 28.40 was a very good one and he'd certainly find a length or two on that if he went back there.
Wednesday 7th
Just the one winner tonight as Come Home Patch pinged the lids and led all the way to win his A8 in 30.19.
Malbay Kesha ran well in defeat in her A3 and recorded a personal best 29.39. I don't think she's rated by too many people but she'll make into a nice bitch next year with some more experience. She's not two years of age until April.
Thursday 8th
Tonight we made the trip to Hove with 3 trial dogs and 3 racers. We had a nightmare near 4 hour journey after getting caught up behind an accident but got there in the end.
Penskey Rain ran a very pleasing trial as he recorded 30.33 on normal going. He moved well and returned safe and sound. Crinkill Jewell was beaten just 1 1/4 lengths by Pensk and probably would have beaten him with a clear run. She's a very exciting addition to the kennel and will hopefully head back to Hove for her final qualifying trial next week. Portavoe Lass was slightly disappointing as she recorded 30.81 but it's early days and she should improve for that run next week.
Forest Faye made her open race debut a winning one as she led virtually all the way in her 475m race. She dug deep when it mattered and won in 28.21. She's only just starting to hit form and should continue to improve now.
Kilmalady Biffo (who for some reason wasn't excepted to run at Monmore) flew the lids and won really impressively in his 475m race. It was a decent little race and he never gave them a look in as he recorded a fast 27.84.
Boynepark Joe made an encouraging debut as he finished a close up 5th in his maiden 515m race. He showed very good pace up but took a touch around the bend and got a little lost but stayed on gamely. He'll improve massively for the run and will head back to Hove again next week.
Friday 9th
A very good day for the kennel as we returned with 5 winners.
Bookies Girls made it 2 wins in a week as she flew the lids (2.33 sectional) and held on to win her A2 in 29.16.
Scobys Flash got her first A3 win as she led all the way to win in 29.61.
Baby Bubba showed terrific pace from 2-3 to win a good little A2 in 29.29.
Black Beach got his first win for the kennel as he led all the way in his A3 to record 29.35. It would have done this lad the world of good to get a clear run and get his head in front after suffering some very rough rides in his early races. He'll make into a nice little dog next year.
Glenbrack Mary completed the day's work as she continued her excellent recent form. She fairly flew home again to win going away in 29.71. Mary has now won 4 of her last 7 races.
Saturday 10th
Flag Officer moved well in his 480m trial this evening to stop the clock at 29.61. He cramped quite badly on the run in so will improve for the run. Fingers crossed this lad stays sound as he's a lovely dog and could be a lot of fun next year.
We managed two winners from our 5 runners tonight. The legend that is Forest Ted returned to action after a spell on the sidelines and flew the lids to lead all the way in his A1. He really needed this run and will improve for the outing. Hopefully Swindon will manage to fill some open races again as Ted loves the 509m trip and it would be nice to leave him at Swindon for a few races.
Bramley Bella got another win as she bullied her way around the first turn to win her A4 in 29.73.

In Other News...
Our physio spent a few hours at the kennels on Thursday checking over around 25 dogs.
Mercurial Star was given the all clear to return to action after his fall 5 weeks ago although he'll probably be given another month off to rest before we bring him back.
Mercurial Lady faces a 6-8 week lay off after the injury she suffered at Hall Green but should make a full recovery.
Razldazl Dazl aggravated his chipped hock on his return to the track last month but we've been told it's not too serious and a return to racing may still be possible in the new year.
Stanton Jerry has also been given a clean bill of health and will be trialling soon.
The kennel should have a few in action on the new Racing Post TV channel as we send some down to Hove on Thursday. Penskey Rain, Shirty Gerty, Kilmalady Biffo, Forest Faye, Ding Hero, Boynepark Joe and possibly Forest Ted and Lady Jaro could all be entered.
Swift Jades pups continue to school well and had their first 'proper' sprint trial out of the boxes today. They are all chasing very well and it will be very exciting to watch them hit the track next year.