CREAKING BONES

Creaking Bones aka " Tonsils " is in Trap 3, Heat 1 of the Friends of Thurles Stadium A3 Stake on Friday 2nd March. I cant put a penny on him, because of his cramping over 4 bends, but Im sure Liam has worked on him this week, and I am just hoping for a good run without cramping.
Although I was expecting a decent run, I really didnt expect him to win and in doing so, he recorded a personal best time of 29.44, which was the 2nd fastest time of the night. He still cramped a little coming off the 4th bend, but hopefully in his next run in the Semi Final, he will be spot on . He really loves Thurles, as this is his 4th win there, from 4 races.

BANTISS PEBBLES

As I was feeling a little " dogless" after selling Nametab Kiwi a few weeks back, I decided to approach John Moyles with a view to purchase Bantiss Pebbles. John bred Kiwi, so I had no hesitation in going back to him again. Pebbles will run in the same name, and her owner will be my wife, Eileen

CREAKING BONES

I had Tonsils checked over by Geoff Parnaby yesterday, and whilst he had a number of sore areas, nothing was torn or damaged. A thorough manipilation of Tonsils back and neck areas, with 5 days of ultra sound and massage with oils, should see him 100%. It is hoped to enter him for an A3 stake at Thurles this coming Friday. If he cramps again in this 525 stake, we will keep him to Sprint races for a while.

BOBBY

Bobby was sold on 3rd Feb at Thurles sales, and the new owner in Scotland has kept me in touch with his progress. He will be flapping at Armadale, and on Thursday 14th Feb, competed in his first race at that track. He won in a fast time and by 7 lengths. Well done Bobby, and keep up the good work.

CREAKING BONES

CREAKING BONES has drawn Trap 3 in the Quarter Finals of his Stake on Friday at Harolds Cross. I think he runs better from 2 and 3, but we have a big problem with Father Patrick in Trap 1. A very obvious wide runner, but in my opinion a fighter. Take a look at the video of his race on Monday night, and you will see what I mean.We were all disappointed at seeing him blot his card, and finish in 5th place. He was fast away this time, but the dreaded cramping is getting to him on these 4 bend races. He walked across the finish line., after having every chance. We will have to get him on a supplement for cramping, and hope that the warmer weather gets here sooner than later.In each of his three 4 bend races he has competed in, he has cramped every time!!!

CREAKING BONES

CREAKING BONES is running in an A3 -- 36 dog stake at Harolds Cross, on Monday 12th Feb. He has drawn Trap 1, and has good dogs in the race with him. We will now see how good this dog is having his 4th race, and going for a four timer. He is very well and we hope he does the business once again. Good luck " Tonsils". Alas it was not to be a Four timer, but at least he qualifyied for the semis. I didnt go to HX to watch him as I have the Flu, but I have spoken to the Trainer and seen the video clip of the race. He cramped between the 3rd and 4th bend, or would have finished a close 2nd.

GONE TO SCOTLAND

Nametab Kiwi won his trial from Trap 6 at Thurles on Saturday, in a winning time of 29.64, winning by 8 lengths. This run would have been even better had he had his Trap 1. He was sold for 2500 to Jim Valentine, the well known agent from Scotland. I would like to see him running on an NGRC track so I could keep a watch on his progress, but he will probably go Flapping.
I only sold this dog so he could get regular runs, as he is a keen as mustard on the Hare. Good luck Bobby, I hope to hear of your progress in the months to come. Bobby wins his first race at Armadale by 7 lengths in a fast time. Details will follow later.

STEPPING UP IN DISTANCE

I am convinced that "Tonsils" is a decent enough dog to step up to the standard 480 trip with some conviction, that I took him to Harolds Cross for look at this track.

In a 2 dog trial with a dog of the same grade that can stay strongly, they both exited the traps together, but my lad was a length in front at the first bend, and won by 2 lengths in a time of 29.58. The guy who took the money told me that the track was 30 slow, and we had the last trial of the day.

An A3 stake is advertised for 12th and 13th of Feb., so I am looking for a good run from my dog.