NAMETAB APACHE

"Jack" is in his second race of his life, an A8 at Thurles on Friday 25th April. He is drawn in Trap 2, which is perfect for him. I have been giving him very special 1 to 1 treatment for the last 5 weeks, and he has been out of the cough for 6 weeks now. He is very well in himself, and now its up to him. All I am asking is a good run from him, win lose or draw.

TRADGEDY

It is with regret that I report the passing of OKEE DANCER at Clonmel last night. I wasnt at the track last night, but the owner informed me that OKEE had broke his back during a collision at the first bend, in his semi final, and was PTS. He was a lovely dog, with no bad habits at all. He is pictured here with his proud owner, Benny Mahoney, before he even raced. 3 of us reared him from a pup, and we always thought he would be something decent. OKEE was buried in the field where he was reared, so we will always look at the spot, and remember him with fondness. R.I.P. OKEE, it was a privilige to have known you.

NAMETAB APOLLO

I collect " Gilly " from his breeder, Johhny Moyles ( pictured )today, and I am very pleased indeed with him. John has always ranted on about how good he thinks this litter will be, and particularly " Gilly ", as being the best he has ever reared. He was the boss of the litter from the outset, and I had the pick of 2 blue dogs at 6 months of age. I chose " Gilly " because he seemed fearless, even at that age.

He has only been on the lead twice, and that time was very short. He travelled in the van with no problems, and will now be kennelled with a bitch, for the first time in his life.

I am very pleased with him, and this will be my third dog that I have had from John. He weighs around 75 pounds, and has a big woolly coat on him. Trevor Connors, will start to school him, and in time, he will go to Liam McCormacks kennels. All being well, I would expect him to have his first race around September. I have already refused an offer for him, so heres hoping he goes on to great things.