OKEE DANCER won his first ever sprint race at Thurles last night in a sensational time of 19.39 and won by 5.5 lengths.
http://www.igb.ie/greyhounds.aspx?id=OKEE%20DANCER
Sunday, May 27, 2007
Saturday, May 26, 2007
CREAKING BONES
"Tonsils" goes from his favoured trap2 tonight at Thurles in the 22.02 an A2. He will be a very short priced favourite once again, and I have no reason to doubt that he will be thereabouts once more. He was slow away last night, but once again ran his race genuinely. 5th going round the first bend, he rallied along the back straight, and managed to finish in 2nd place. He was hot favourite once again at 5/4.
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
TRAFFIC COMMAND
Traffic Command ( Rocky ) settled into his kennel last night with no problems at all. He has now been syndicated, and we look forward to some good runs from him.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
LIMERICK SALES RESULTS 22/5/07
Once again a small attendance at the Limerick Sales today. Only 2 Hounds broke the 29 second barrier, and these were Lots 23 Ciaras Winnie 28.98, fiercely contested by one of the big agents, and an Irishman who eventually won the money duel at 4100, and Lot 69 Tuscany Bound 28.96.
In my opinion the track was running normal, and was well prepared. Trials started at 9-35, and the auction at 11-10. There were 17 no shows ( 22%), and Lots 74 and 75, and Lots 76 and 77 were 2 dog 525 trials, with one sprint trial from Lots 8 and 16. I left the track after Lot 31 was knocked down, after purchasing Lot 29 myself. He ran a very good trial for an unraced pup,winning by 5 lengths in 29.36 after being baulked twice before the second bend. In my opinion he looked very light and was 5 pounds underweight,at 63.5 pounds when I weighed him at home. He had also just just got over the " cough ". There must be an awful lot more to come from this gutsy young dog.
LOT 1 NEWBRIDGE BEST 650
LOT 2 IL DIVO NO BID
LOT 3 COOLSCART FLIGHT T/W IN 29.76 - 750
LOT 4 BLACK TREY T/W IN 29.69 - 750
LOT 5 HARLEQUIN SWIFT 300 BID--600 RESERVE NOT SOLD
LOT 6 DOASIPLEASE NO BID
LOT 7 NO SHOW
LOT 8 GLANDORE TIMMY SPRINT TRIAL WINNER ( 2 DOG ) 450 RESERVE NO BID
LOT 9 KYLE TRUSSARDI 500 BID - 800 RESERVE NOT SOLD
LOT 10 JERRYS ROCKET 300
LOT 11 XPERT BEAUTY T/W IN 29.78 - 500
LOT 12 TORPEYS MAI T/W IN 29.44 750
LOT 13 NO RIVER 300
LOT 14 DARK COMMANDO 500
LOT 15 NO SHOW
LOT 16 BEE STINGER SPRINT TRIAL ( SECOND IN 2 DOG TRIAL ) 850
LOT 17 BRIGHT MAGS NO BID
LOT 18 HARLEQUIN ARWEN NO BID
LOT 19 ARDENT LARK T/W IN 29.70 -- 500
LOT 20 NO SHOW
LOT 21 NO SHOW
LOT 22 SUNRISE SILKEY NO BID
LOT 23 CIARAS WINNIE T/W IN 28.98 -- 4100
LOT 24 NIGHT CAP 1600
LOT 25 BIG BREAK 300
LOT 26 INDIGINOUS T/W IN 29.61 - 750
LOT 27 SAMS SHOES NO BID
LOT 28 FIONTRA RICHIE NO BID
LOT 29 TRAFFIC COMMAND T/W 29.36 -- 2100
LOT 30 RAN LAST NIGHT NOT TRIALLED.
LOT 31 BLACK BUSH 500 NOT SOLD
I left after Lot 31, so I do not have any further prices, but I have times of the other Lots that turned up, if anyone requires them.
In my opinion the track was running normal, and was well prepared. Trials started at 9-35, and the auction at 11-10. There were 17 no shows ( 22%), and Lots 74 and 75, and Lots 76 and 77 were 2 dog 525 trials, with one sprint trial from Lots 8 and 16. I left the track after Lot 31 was knocked down, after purchasing Lot 29 myself. He ran a very good trial for an unraced pup,winning by 5 lengths in 29.36 after being baulked twice before the second bend. In my opinion he looked very light and was 5 pounds underweight,at 63.5 pounds when I weighed him at home. He had also just just got over the " cough ". There must be an awful lot more to come from this gutsy young dog.
LOT 1 NEWBRIDGE BEST 650
LOT 2 IL DIVO NO BID
LOT 3 COOLSCART FLIGHT T/W IN 29.76 - 750
LOT 4 BLACK TREY T/W IN 29.69 - 750
LOT 5 HARLEQUIN SWIFT 300 BID--600 RESERVE NOT SOLD
LOT 6 DOASIPLEASE NO BID
LOT 7 NO SHOW
LOT 8 GLANDORE TIMMY SPRINT TRIAL WINNER ( 2 DOG ) 450 RESERVE NO BID
LOT 9 KYLE TRUSSARDI 500 BID - 800 RESERVE NOT SOLD
LOT 10 JERRYS ROCKET 300
LOT 11 XPERT BEAUTY T/W IN 29.78 - 500
LOT 12 TORPEYS MAI T/W IN 29.44 750
LOT 13 NO RIVER 300
LOT 14 DARK COMMANDO 500
LOT 15 NO SHOW
LOT 16 BEE STINGER SPRINT TRIAL ( SECOND IN 2 DOG TRIAL ) 850
LOT 17 BRIGHT MAGS NO BID
LOT 18 HARLEQUIN ARWEN NO BID
LOT 19 ARDENT LARK T/W IN 29.70 -- 500
LOT 20 NO SHOW
LOT 21 NO SHOW
LOT 22 SUNRISE SILKEY NO BID
LOT 23 CIARAS WINNIE T/W IN 28.98 -- 4100
LOT 24 NIGHT CAP 1600
LOT 25 BIG BREAK 300
LOT 26 INDIGINOUS T/W IN 29.61 - 750
LOT 27 SAMS SHOES NO BID
LOT 28 FIONTRA RICHIE NO BID
LOT 29 TRAFFIC COMMAND T/W 29.36 -- 2100
LOT 30 RAN LAST NIGHT NOT TRIALLED.
LOT 31 BLACK BUSH 500 NOT SOLD
I left after Lot 31, so I do not have any further prices, but I have times of the other Lots that turned up, if anyone requires them.
Sunday, May 20, 2007
CREAKING BONES
CREAKING BONES aka " Tonsils " was called in as the second reserve last night at Thurles, in an A1/A2 race. He was once again drawn in Trap 5, where no-one gave him any chance against a 28.83 in trap 2, belonging to Jim Hennessey, and trained by Micheal O' Donavan.
At one time on the tote he was 19/1 and I thought it silly not to give him some support, so I had 10 on him, and the odds shortened to 8/1 at the off.
He broke slowly, but was looking for his pitch on the rails, and a gap opened up, and he railed in third place at the first bend with no interference. Still in third place coming off the second bend, he quicky paced up and went to the tight inside to squeeze past the leading dog at the third bend and went on to win by 1 length.
I was absolutly calling him home off the fourth bend, Come on Tonsils Oi Oi, and I was that loud, I silenced the crowd!!!!
I didnt give a damn, as I was ecstatic. This dog gives me wonderful pleasure to watch, as he gives everything he has in each race. This now makes him 7 wins from 14 races. Dont anyone tell me he aint worth £3k of anyones money!!!!!!!http://www.igb.ie/Greyhounds.aspx?id=9801C93E-23BD-45D0-92EF-C9A9B7180074
At one time on the tote he was 19/1 and I thought it silly not to give him some support, so I had 10 on him, and the odds shortened to 8/1 at the off.
He broke slowly, but was looking for his pitch on the rails, and a gap opened up, and he railed in third place at the first bend with no interference. Still in third place coming off the second bend, he quicky paced up and went to the tight inside to squeeze past the leading dog at the third bend and went on to win by 1 length.
I was absolutly calling him home off the fourth bend, Come on Tonsils Oi Oi, and I was that loud, I silenced the crowd!!!!
I didnt give a damn, as I was ecstatic. This dog gives me wonderful pleasure to watch, as he gives everything he has in each race. This now makes him 7 wins from 14 races. Dont anyone tell me he aint worth £3k of anyones money!!!!!!!http://www.igb.ie/Greyhounds.aspx?id=9801C93E-23BD-45D0-92EF-C9A9B7180074
Monday, May 07, 2007
NAMETAB RIBERY
When I moved to Ireland in August 2006, I had a March 06 puppy that was born in the UK. I decided to send it up to Martin Tuckers in Roscommon, as he had already reared a puppy for me that is now A1 at Sunderland ( Nametab Kiwi ).
I last saw him in November 06, and knowing that Martin rears them well, just sent the money off for him every 3 months or so.
I had a text from Martin today which said " Jesus chased hard first time up ". Its always nice to get the first report. I called him " Jesus " because I brought him on Good Friday 2006, and as he stretched up to me, I could see a white cross under his chest. His breeeding is Droopys Kewell x Miss Ballyvin. I hope to pick him up for racing at Thurles, sometime in June.
I last saw him in November 06, and knowing that Martin rears them well, just sent the money off for him every 3 months or so.
I had a text from Martin today which said " Jesus chased hard first time up ". Its always nice to get the first report. I called him " Jesus " because I brought him on Good Friday 2006, and as he stretched up to me, I could see a white cross under his chest. His breeeding is Droopys Kewell x Miss Ballyvin. I hope to pick him up for racing at Thurles, sometime in June.
Saturday, May 05, 2007
CLONMEL SALES RESULTS
Generally speaking, this was another poor quality sale, and with the Vendors all appearing to overprice their dogs value, many were not sold, some with no bids, and a few with bids that didnt reach the owners reserves. I went for 2 dogs that were no shows, and the no shows amounted to 21. I was the top bidder on another bitch that caught my eye at 800 Euro, but the owner took him off the bench unsold. I approached him afterwards, and he informed me he required 1750 Euro. See what I mean by over estimating the value!! The time of this Nov 05 bitch was a winning 29.54, by a head.
The fastest time of the day was 29.17, Lot 64, Mia's Major. This was sold for a top price of 5000 Euro to a well known agent. The second fastest time was 29.24 Lot 71 Mias Jewell, a littermate to Lot 64. She went for 2500 Euro. Both these fawn Hounds were a credit to their owner.rearer Mr Edward Farrell of Clonmel. I stayed until Lot 72 when the crowd was dwindling, and came away empty handed. Good job I don't have to travel over from England to get those specific dogs!!!!
The fastest time of the day was 29.17, Lot 64, Mia's Major. This was sold for a top price of 5000 Euro to a well known agent. The second fastest time was 29.24 Lot 71 Mias Jewell, a littermate to Lot 64. She went for 2500 Euro. Both these fawn Hounds were a credit to their owner.rearer Mr Edward Farrell of Clonmel. I stayed until Lot 72 when the crowd was dwindling, and came away empty handed. Good job I don't have to travel over from England to get those specific dogs!!!!
Sales results 525 Yards
LOT 1 300
LOT4 1020
LOT5 TRIAL WINNER 29.40 BID 1300 TAKEN DOWN UNSOLD
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LOT 6 600
LOT 8 TRIAL WINNER 29.66 -- 650
LOT 9 BID 450 - TAKEN DOWN UNSOLD
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LOT 10 TRIAL WINNER 29.54 BID 800 -- TAKEN DOWN UNSOLD ( RES 1750 )
LOT 11 350
LOT 12 500
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LOT13 NO BID
LOT 14 NO BID
LOT 15 TRIAL WINNER 29.66--1550
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LOT16 TRIAL WINNER 29.81 -- 400
LOT 17 NO BID
LOT 18 NO BID
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LOT 19 NO BID
LOT 20 TRIAL WINNER 30.01 -- 300
LOT21 NO BID
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LOT 22 NO BID
LOT 23 TRIAL WINNER 29.56 -- 1850
LOT 24 1500
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LOT 26 NO BID
LOT 29 TRIAL WINNER 29.49 -- 1850
LOT 27 NO BID
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LOT 30 TRIAL WINNER 29.48 -- 1350 BID. TAKEN DOWN UNSOLD
LOT 31 NO BID
LOT 32 NO BID
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LOT34 NO BID
LOT 35 400
LOT 36 TRIAL WINNER 29.69-- 1400
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LOT 37 NO BID
LOT 38 TRIAL WINNER 29.63 -- 600
LOT 40 1000
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LOT 41 300
LOT 42 TRIAL WINNER 29.42 -- 1000
LOT 43 1100 BID TAKEN DOWN UNSOLD
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LOT 44 TRIAL WINNER 29.60 1000
LOT 45 NOT SOLD
LOT 46 NOT SOLD
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LOT 47 NOT SOLD
LOT 48 TRIAL WINNER 30.04 -- 300
LOT 50 NOT SOLD
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LOT 52 NOT SOLD
LOT 53 1200
LOT 54 TRIAL WINNER 29.61 -- 1050
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LOT 55 - NOT SOLD
LOT 56 TRIAL WINNER 29.42 1050 BID TAKEN DOWN UNSOLD
LOT 58 550
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LOT 59 TRIAL WINNER 29.36 BID 1000. TAKEN DOWN UNSOLD
LOT 60 750
LOT 61 NOT SOLD
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LOT 62 NOT SOLD
LOT 63 300
LOT 64 TRIAL WINNER 29.17 FASTEST ON DAY -- 5000
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LOT 65 300
LOT 66 TRIAL WINNER 29.50 1350
LOT 67 NOT SOLD
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LOT 71 TRIAL WINNER 29.24 SECOND FASTEST ON DAY - 2500
LOT 72 300
LOT 77 NOT SOLD
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Sprints
LOT 39 TRAIL WINNER 16-15 -- 1700
LOT 51 1300
Friday, May 04, 2007
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
BLENHEIM MAN
Drawn in Trap 3 in the final of an A6 Stake at Thurles on Friday night. This is his second race of his career, and he is in tip top condition, so we are hoping for a good run from him in the Final. Drawn middle, he will save himself some ground, which could be a great advantage to him, as he just run out of steam to finish second last in last weeks semi final. We expected a good run from this pup last night, but it was not to be. He completely missed his break, and then tended to go to the outside. Coming off the second bend he was stone last. He ran on through dogs to finish in 3rd place, but his start put paid to his winning the race early on.
CREAKING BONES
"Tonsils " has been entered for an S2 360 sprint race on Friday Night at Thurles. He has drawn his unfavourable Trap 5, but the way he has been running lately, he could be drawn on the Hare Rail, and still run well. The sooner we are able to seed our dogs in Ireland, the better it will be for us all. Tonsils was slow away from Trap 5, and then checked in behind to get his favoured rails position, thus losing valuable time in a sprint race. However, as usual, he showed great trackcraft to work his way through other dogs, to finish a length down in 2nd position. A real good genuine run once again. Wait 'til he gets his rails postion!!!!!
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