NAMETAB ZORRO

" Rooney" had his second official mark on his card at Thurles last night, in a 2 dog sprint trial. In his first official trial at Clonmel on 28th Dec, he recorded a winning time of 30.66, so I was keen to get a sprint trial on his card as well. A big dog weighing 78 pounds, he has now won both of his trials, and I am looking forward to this dog progressing nicely. He has been reared by myself and a colleauge, and has wanted for nothing. With his size, I have also been very patient, and not rushed him along. It will be around 4/5 weeks before he is entered into his first race. He will be trained by Liam McCormack. His sister " Nametab Delta " was sold 4 weeks ago, and will race in Hull.

NAMETAB APACHE

" Jack " is recovering from Kennel Cough, and is getting a 1 to 1 treatment from me in a warm environment. He has been brought indoors, in a warm place, and will be getting the best of attention for the next 4/8 weeks. I will enter him for a race before his time runs out, and if he improves, as I fully expect him too, he will be placed for sale once more.

OKEE DANCER

Okee Dancer won his heat in the first round of the Kudos Sprint at Cork on Sat night, in 17.71. This was only his second look around the track, and we hope he will go faster this coming Saturday in the semi finals. He has a good draw being in Trap 4. Very unlucky at the first bend. He was leading about half a length, but went to cut in and the 3 dog bumped him and knocked him into the 2 dog, which took him out again. In trap 3 it would have been a different story, but thats dogs for you.