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!