Week Ending 29th July

Monday 23rd
It's always nice to start the new week with a couple of winners and that's just what we did today.
Forest Ted won his A1 nicely by 1 1/2 lengths in 29.00. Teddy has come back really well from his wrist injury and hasn't lost too much of his old spark. He's been a terrific dog for the kennel.
Keeperhill Hawk got his 2nd win on the spin as he made light work of his double upgrade to win his A2 by 1 1/2 lengths in 29.52.
Effernogue Load ran well in defeat to only be beaten a short head in his A3.
Tuesday 24th
Another very good trial session for the kennel. Droopys Harper moved well in his 509m solo to record 30.46. He'd not been given a run for a couple of weeks so would of needed this spin.
Ding Hero stumbled at the start but ran well enough to record 29.05. It's been a while since he's had a 4 bend run so he should improve on this next week. He's being aimed at the Champion Stakes at Romford where he has some very good form.
Sligo Mick (29.38) and Motor Home (29.80) both returned to the graded strength today while Hiding Escort returned from a touch of lameness with a fastest of the session 28.93.
Recent arrivals Scaffs Misty (29.64), Irdu Brannagh (30.82) and Lizzys Bar (29.52) all went well.
Bookies Girls beat Professor Deejay by 1 1/4 lengths in 16.96. Pony Bride returned from her seasonal break with a pleasing 16.72 solo. Recent Poole arrival, Coolykereen Tar looked well suited to the big Swindon gallop as he posted 16.71.
Taranis Rex was again the star of the show as he recorded a fastest of the day 16.21. Rex has so far come back better than anyone could ever have expected and his injury is holding up very well. He'll be stepped up to 4 bends next week.
Wednesday 25th
2 winners this evening to keep things ticking over. Lady Maud made it 5 wins from 9 career starts as she led pretty much all the way in her A3. She held on gamely by a head in a personal best 29.40.
Butchers Bounty made the most of his favourite's chance to lead all the way in his A3. He also won by a head in 29.47. Der Lone Razor ran on well in the same race to be beaten just under a length and he'll be given a 685m trial next week.
Thursday 26th
Five Alley Pub made it two wins from 4 races at Oxford as he ran a brave race to pick up long time leader Farloe Mysterio right on the line. Wolfie won by a head in a good 39.75 and stayed well into the pick up.
Friday 27th
The afternoon BAGS meeting gave us 2 winners from 6 runners. Gemstone Annie got a much deserved success in her A2 as she led at the third bend to win by 2 3/4 lengths in 29.19.
Liscrea Premier just got up on the line to win her A2 by a head in 29.16.
Just the one winner from the evening meeting. Hey Diego, in only his 6th race of his life, won the A1 in good fashion recording 28.99. Gelert really is a lovely prospect and if he can improve on his trapping he could well make into a nice open class dog.
Chilli Hot Sauce got a bad re introduction to graded racing as she took a nasty fall on the bend.
Saturday 28th
A really good night for the kennel as we managed 3 winners.
Hiding Escort ran one of his best races so far as he won the 480m open race in good style. Henry showed some very good early to the bend and made it round safely as there was crowding inside, he went on to win by 2 1/2 lengths in a personal best 28.74. Barnish Booth was in the worst of the crowding and took some nasty whacks. He'll be checked over before he races again.
Penskey Rain ran a blinder to win the 737m open race. Crinkill Jewel was made 6/4 favourite in the same race but suffered plenty of crowding early on and it was left to Pensk to collar Wise Totty at the 5th bend. He went on to win by 2 3/4 in 45.20.
Motor Home provided the biggest shock of the night as she flew the lids and went on to win her A3 by 2 1/2 lengths in a good 29.11. Molly is still a kilo over weight and has only just returned to training following a shoulder injury so this run came as a bit of a surprise!
Sunday 29th
Yeatsie Boy took a considerable step up in class this evening at Coventry and handled it impressively as he flew the lids to lead all the way. He won by 2 1/2 lengths in 29.54. He'll head back there again next week.
Glenbane Air was out of luck on his return to racing as he was slowly away and got crowded on the run up. He'll improve for that run.
Kelseys Prince somewhat disappointed in his 485m open but was found to lame the next day on the shoulder. He faces round 6-8 weeks on the treatment table.

Week Ending 22nd July

Monday 16th
A great start to the week with 3 winners.
Keeperhill Hawk got his first win for the kennel as he won his A4 in good style by 3 1/2 lengths in 29.32.
Effernogue Load got a much deserved win as he won his A3 by 1/2 length in 29.65.
Glendine Girl led around the first bend to win her A4 by 1 1/2 in 29.61. Glendine suffered a very serious shoulder injury back in January so it was great to see her back to winning ways for her very patient owners.
Tuesday 17th
A very good trial session for the kennel today.
Youngster, Irdu Gormlaith, qualified for racing as she recorded 30.61. Her sister, Irdu Brannagh, was just outside of grading in 30.96 but is sure to find time again next week.
Oddson Whiskey returned to the strength after her recent bout of coughing with a 29.75 trial win.
Sligo Mick delighted us with his return to the track as he beat kennel mate, Motor Home, by 6 lengths in a fast 16.32. Mick has been off the card with a blood disorder but looked back to his best today. Motor Home returned safe and sound after her shoulder injury she suffered a couple of months back.
Ding Hero and Taranis Rex were the star performers though as they recorded 16.15 and 16.09 respectively. Ding has been off the track for over 2 months with a hip problem so this was a great comeback run. We were staggered at the time Rex posted as he'd been off around 10 months after tearing his achilles tendon. Nick Colton has done a terrific job in getting this dog back to the track and we are keeping everything crossed that he stays sound.
Recent arrivals, Scaffs Misty and Lizzys Bar both pleased us as they posted the identical time of 16.58.
Wednesday 18th
Chilli Hot Sauce was the star of the show for the kennel this evening as she qualified for the final of the £15,000 Produce Stakes. Once again Chilli flew the lids and led the field at the bend, although Wilson went by her down the back straight, Chilli kept on very gamely to finish 2nd and book her place in the decider. It's our 2nd category 1 finalist and we're thrilled to be part of it.
Gemstone Jack had no luck at all in his semi final as he suffered some very bad crowding on the bend and could never get a blow in after that. Jack showed huge pace and staying power to the pick up though and looks a really exciting 6 bend prospect.
I Certainly May provided us with our only winner tonight as she led virtually all the way to win her A3 by 2 lengths in 29.38.
Friday 20th
A very poor day with only 1 winner from today's meetings.
Vevas Tiger got a much deserved win in her A4 as she stayed on gamely to win by 1/2 a length in 29.57. Active Lark, Shesstillakeeper, Lord Sugar and Liscrea Premier all ran well in defeat.
Saturday 21st
Although we didn't get the luck we needed in the Produce Stakes final we still had a great night and thoroughly enjoyed the occasion. The terraces were buzzing and there was a great atmosphere.
Chilli flew the lids in the final, recording a flying 2.30 sectional but didn't quite have the pace to make the bend in front and got crowded back to fourth. We were always going to struggle after that but she ran her heart out for us and did the kennel proud to make the final.
We did manage a couple of winners on the night though. Barnish Booth landed a nice touch as he showed some terrific pace to move 5 lengths clear of a decent field down the back straight. Hernandez showed massive pace to make us work all the way to the line but Mickey just held on by a short head in 28.95. Mickey will strip a bit fitter for that good blowout and will be kept to Swindon if possible.
Flag Officer pinged the lids and made all of the running in his A1. Maverick won by 3 1/2 lengths in 29.08 although I'm not sure the going allowance was quite as fast as was given. Lady Jaro was a touch unlucky in this race as she almost made it round the corner before taking a bump.
Hey Diego ran well in his puppy race to finish 3rd while Kelseys Prince and Five Alley Pub suffered plenty of crowding in their opens.
Sunday 22nd
Yeatsie Boy was the star of the show this evening for us at Coventry as he flew the lids and led all the way in his maiden 485m open race. Yeatsie won by 5 1/4 lengths in a good 29.56. He's a lovely dog and is sure to improve with more racing. Hoots Mon got a troubled run as he finished 4th but still recorded his fastest time around there. Hoots would be much better suited to staying in the A1's at Swindon but he never seems to get enough regular runs there.
Crinkill Jewel again ran really well in defeat behind the brilliant Blonde Fletch but in a clear run race he's just too good for us, but to be fair he's too good for most dogs!! She'll probably head to Swindon next week for there 737m open.
In a pre race trial Glenbane Air returned to action with a 16.09 workout. He would of needed that spin after a while on the easy list and it's likely he'll return to Coventry for a sprint race next week.

In Other News....
Razldazl Dazl has settled in brilliantly in his new home and has made an ideal pet. He's with a lovely couple and is set for life.
Lady Lomasi is making a steady recovery from her broken hock and should only need a couple of more weeks in her plaster cast.
Portavoe Lass doesn't seem to realise she has a cast on as she recovers from a hairline fracture of the hock. It's difficult to keep her quiet but she has been a very good patient otherwise.
Stanton Jerry is still quite lame on his wrist but it's slowly beginning to go the right way. Jezza will be castrated soon as we start to look for his much deserved home.
The kennel welcomed some new and very exciting recruits this week. Slippery Patch is a very high class dog who has only ever run against the best Shelbourne Park has to offer. He won on his 6 bend debut around there last time out but he'll probably be kept to a stiff four bends for a while. Forest Mollie is a hugely promising youngster who won in a fast time at Newbridge in only her second outing. She still has plenty to learn but really comes with the 'could be anything' tag on her and we were delighted to have her join us. Bellmore Woody has some very good Irish runs on his book but it's fair to say he's not the most consistent of dogs. He was very highly rated as a youngster but has lost his way a bit. He'll need some time before he's ready to trial for us.
We've taken the open race tally to 30 wins this year so fingers crossed we remain on target for the 50 winners that we wanted. We'll certainly be working hard to reach the goal!

Week Ending 15th July

Monday 9th
Just the one winner from today's BAGS meeting.
Droopys Harper kept up his very good recent form as he made it 4 wins from his last 5 races as he won a good A2 in a personal best 29.17. Harper has been staying on very well and will be stepped up in distance in the coming weeks.
Tuesday 10th
Express Fantasy (29.25), Inismore Impact (29.39) and Gemstone Billy (29.75) all went well on their return to action.
Taranis Rex moved very well in his hand slip trial today and returned safe and sound. He'll be given a sprint next week.
Wednesday 11th
4 runner up medals for the kennel this evening. Hey Rodrigo, Scobys Flash, I Certainly May and Gortkelly Hudini all ran well in defeat.
Noels Touch suffered a nasty shoulder injury in his 685m race as our recent bad run of injuries continues.
Thursday 12th
A trip to Oxford tonight with Barnish Booth and Five Alley Pub.
Barnish Booth fell out the traps but showed huge pace to the corner to turn 2nd behind the useful Pams Tomjo. Mickey made a great effort to get to the leader but just failed by a neck. This was another good run by Mickey who looks a very nice prospect. He'll be aimed at the 480m race on Produce night.
Five Alley Pub was one of the unluckiest losers we've had in a while as he finished 2nd in his 595m open. Wolfie was poorly drawn in trap 4 and got no end of trouble but ran on very strongly against some useful dogs to finish runner up. He's also heading to Swindon for Produce Stakes night to run in the 685m open.
Friday 13th
Another day of seconditis as we managed 5 silver medals.
Boynepark Joe struck gold though as he led around the first to win his A2 nicely in 29.09. Joe is a nice little dog but never gets anywhere near enough races at Swindon to really hit top form. Hopefully he'll get some regular runs soon and we can start to see the best of him.
Chilli Hot Sauce and Gemstone Jack both made it safely through to the semi finals of the Produce Stakes as they both finished 2nd. Chilli showed superb early pace to lead Derby finalist Westmead Adonis until half way down the back straight. Adonis went on to win comfortably but Chilli never looked in danger of not qualifying. Gemstone Jack showed brilliant track craft to come from 5th to be beaten a short head on the line.
Saturday 14th
Although we only managed 1 winner this evening we had some good performances.
Flag Officer ran well to finish 2nd in his A1. Maverick led down the back but just tired coming home and was beaten a length. He'd waited 3 weeks for a race and the lack of fitness just made the difference. Forest Ted ran well in the same race to finish 3rd.
Lady Jaro ran her heart out in her A1 but was beaten a head on the line in 28.92. Jaro is another who'd waited 3 weeks for a race after running well in a couple of opens at Coventry.
Inismore Impact led at the halfway point and stayed on gamely to win his A2 in a good 29.14. Echo is a lovely young dog who's now won 2 of his 4 races and he should continue to improve. This was his first run back since suffering a nasty bout of the cough but he came out of this race in great shape.
On a sad note though, kennel legend Stanton Jerry was retired tonight after sustaining a nasty wrist injury. We're hoping the wrist isn't chipped and that it's just a soft tissue injury but at 5 years of age Jerry has more than done his fair share of work. In all Jerry won 32 of his 106 races including a 100% open race record having won his only open by nearly 9 lengths at Hall Green! He's been a true superstar for us and will make someone a very special pet.
Sunday 15th
The bout of seconditis continued this evening as we added a further 3 to the tally.
Hoots Mon ran his best race so far at Coventry as finished an unlucky loser.
Kelseys Prince had every chance in his race and was beaten 2 1/2 lengths in 29.46. Prince lost his way around the bends a little and would definitely improve for the look round.
Crinkill Jewell is turning into a real kennel star of late and she ran another blinder this evening as she was beaten just 2 3/4 lengths by 2011 stayer of the year, Blonde Fletch. This was a really good run by Crink's and she'll head back to Coventry again next week.
Yeatsie Boy missed the break a mile but showed plenty of pace before being crowded at the bend. He'll also head back next week for a maiden.

Week Ending 8th July

Monday 2nd
A couple of winners to start the week with.
Droopys Harper made it 3 wins from 4 as he ran one of his best races so far to pick kennel mate Lord Sugar up on the line. He won in 29.19.
Malbay Kesha made it 2 wins on the spin as she won her A2 in 29.40.
Tuesday 3rd
Oddson Whiskey went well in her 685m trial recording 42.49.
Hey Rodrigo (30.40), Fishermans Leah (29.41), Gemstone Annie (29.62), Riverdale Spiros (29.60) all moved well enough in their 4 bend trials.
Express Fantasy (16.74) and Inismor Impact (16.80) both went well in their return from the sidelines. Young pups, Irdu Brannagh (17.89) and Irdu Gormlaith (17.99) both ran green in their first look at the track.
Wednesday 4th
Just the one winner tonight as kennel legend Stanton Jerry won his A2 in 29.18.
Thursday 5th
A trip to Oxford this evening with 3 runners.
Five Alley Pub got his first win this side of the Irish Sea as he ran a very good race to beat the useful Forest Bonjo by 1 1/2 in a good 39.88.
Kilmalady Biffo was out of luck in his open and he'll be given a short rest before returning to action.
Barnish Booth just miss timed the start and came up with the lids. He showed plenty of pace after that and wont be long in winning again.
Friday 6th
Although we had 3 winners from today's meetings it will be remembered as a very bad day as we suffered the loss of veteran Shelbourne Bella. Bella hadn't been with us long but was a lovely old girl. She shattered her hock off the 2nd bend and there was nothing that could be done for her.
Butchers Bounty led on the run in to win his A3 in 29.68.
Hoots Mon won a messy top grade race well by 6 3/4 lengths in a good 28.93. Hoots isn't quite up to the open race scene but loves Swindon. Hopefully he'll get enough runs in top grade.
Fishersmans Leah won her first race back after her cough as she led all the way to win the A2 in 29.29.
The bad luck continued at Romford tonight as the very useful Portavoe Lass suffered a hairline fracture of the hock. She ran a great race to finish 2nd after bad trouble but faces a long, tough road to make a return to racing.
Saturday 7th
Tonight was Produce Stakes night and we were lucky enough to have 5 hounds involved in the first round. Hey Rodrigo led his race to the 3rd bend before he suffered from his severe cramping problem again and faded back to last.
We were drawn with 3 of our runners in the same heat but luckily managed a 1-2-3 to see all of them safely through to the next round. Chilli Hot Sauce flew the lids and led Gemstone Jack by a couple of lengths out the 2nd bend. Jack turned on the turbo down the back though to lead at halfway, Jack went on to win by 2 1/2 lengths in a personal best 29.04. Gemstone Annie ran a very good race back in third and is sure to improve for the run.
Although beaten on the night, the run of Hey Diego pleased me more than anything. In only his 3rd career start, Gelert ran the useful Romeo Recruit to 3 1/2 lengths in a fast 28.70. To think this lad was on his death bed a few months ago due to a mystery virus makes this run nothing short of a miracle. He's a very special little dog but I don't think he'll be seeing the A4 grade again anytime soon!
In a pre race trial, Yeatsie Boy recorded 28.72, Kelseys Prince 28.76 and Flag Officer 29.34.