greyhounds

AIRFORCE ?????????

2011-09-19T16:34:00.002+01:00

This is a young July 10 bitch, owned by Keith Docherty and Peter O Toole. This bitch is showing excellent potential, and could be a future star. Remember you heard that here first. Once again, I am delighted that Keith and Peter entrusted her to me for training on.

AIRFORCE ANGEL

2011-09-19T16:29:00.002+01:00

I have had this bitch for 12 days, and she was in the final of The Kasco Unraced at Thurles recently. She was in season in the semi final, and final. The owners, Keith Docherty and Peter O Toole, think a lot of this Bitch, and I am delighted that they chose my kennel to put her in for me to train on. She is a little wooly in her coat, but I expect her to be gleaming in around 6 weeks time. Her grade is currently A2

NAMETAB AVATAR

2011-09-19T16:12:00.002+01:00

This is "Billy". He was reared by Elenour Riley Ballingarry. I chose him at 3 months, and he came into my kennel on the 30th August.

NAMETAB SUNRISE

2011-09-19T16:10:00.003+01:00

This is the first photo I have taken of the dog, since June last year. This pic was taken Sept.19th 2011. A real hansome dog, and a good racer as well, currently being A1 grade. On September 24th, this dog went to Open Class at Shelbourne Park

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2011-09-18T19:04:00.000+01:00

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SENAHEL COSTA

2011-09-16T17:24:00.004+01:00

"DOLLY" has got her trap tonight,. She loves the inside and she loves Thurles track. She is in great order, and I expect a good run from her.She didnt break so fast and was coming out of the second bend, showed good determination to finish 4th. Qualified for next weeks Heats, but she will need to improve if she is to stay in the competion.Dolly was sold to the UK, and will run at Swindon

NAMETAB MERLIN

2011-09-15T14:13:00.003+01:00

Merlin has been out for a nice 3 mile walk in the country this morning, before his long journey to Europe this afternoon. He is going to be re-homed in Belgium.

We walked past 4 small dogs, and he didnt mind them a bit. He was a good racer, and now he is getting his lifetime reward on a comfortable sofa.

Enjoy your well earned retirement Merlin.

SENAHEL COSTA

2011-08-30T17:18:00.005+01:00

I have had this Sept 09 bitch since February, and when she came to me she had 1 mark on her card at Cork in 31-14. I worked away with her, and in her first race at Thurles at the end of May, she won her race in the fastest time of the night in 29-60. She has been fairly consistant up to now, but she desperately needs the rails to show her best running. She loves Thurles, and shes entered in an A4/A5 stake shortly. Its a little above her grade as she stands now, but if she gets the rails position, she will run really well on this track

AIR FORCE HYATT

2011-08-29T14:57:00.004+01:00

Nice little bitch from Colourful Champ.She was whelped in Feb 10 and she will race around 61 pounds. Very good and quiet in kennel, eats well and very clean. Sent to the UK to Race on 13th Sept 2011

NAMETAB SUNRISE

2011-08-29T14:49:00.004+01:00

This is the dog who is reaching up to his mother in the photo earlier.

SHADOW

2011-08-28T11:14:00.003+01:00

Un-named Sapling. This dog is 12 months now, but a bit backward. Everyone says he is some good lookin dog. Sent away for professional Schooling at Shanagore 10th September.

Nametab Giggles

2011-08-16T11:17:00.008+01:00

I brought this sapling at 8 months, and she is coming along fine. She has already been behind the lure on the gallop, twice, and is chasing well. Eats well, weighs 64 lbs, and is very quiet and clean in her kennel. For sale at 900 euros, September 2010.

NAMETAB MERLIN

2011-08-16T10:58:00.004+01:00

This dog has been a good racing greyhound, with a lovely temprement, but is now picking up small niggling injuries, so I decided to retire him in April 2011. He is on the IGB dog re-homing waiting list, and I have recently been informed he will be off to his new home in Belgium in Sept.

He has had all his vaccinations, neautured, micro chipped and his passport is ready. He will make someone a very loving and affectionate companion. Good luck Merlin, and enjoy your well earned retirement.

Air Force Roxsy

2011-05-16T14:59:00.004+01:00

I have taken out a Trainers Licence and have improved this Bitch from an A4 when I got her in February, to an Open Race Grade, winning 3 races on the way.

She is a great bitch to handle, although sometimes a bit on the boistrous side, but I know what makes her tick, and we both respect each other.

I only have amaximum of 6 Greyhounds in training, so if anyone wishes to contact me to see if I have available space, then please feel free to do so at:

info@onlygreyhounds.com

Head Bound x Cruise Code Pups

2009-07-21T19:09:00.002+01:00

More Ankle Snappers !!!!!!!!

Big Daddy Cool x Prawn Cocktail Pups

2009-07-21T18:44:00.004+01:00

Little Ankle Snappers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

More Puppies

2009-07-21T18:35:00.003+01:00

Heres a litter of HEAD BOUND X CRUISE CODE. Photo taken at 6 weeks of age. These pups are very strong and the dogs weigh around 4.2 kilos, and the bitches 3.4 kilos. All are wormed every 2 weeks, and had their first vaccinations of the 7-1 on Monday 20th July.

3 dogs are for sale in this litter.

Puppies

2009-07-21T18:32:00.003+01:00

Heres a litter of BIG DADDY COOL X PRAWN COCKTAIL. 4 dogs and 4 bitches. All were sold within 4 weeks. I chose the fawn dog reaching up to his mother in this photo. He weighs 4.6 kilos at 7 weeks of age.

Noirs Susanne

2009-03-02T17:07:00.003Z

Purchased at Thurles sales 3rd January as an unraced bitch. 2 races so far, and she is going the right way. She MUST have trap 1. Trined by Pat leahy. Pat only has a small kennel , and he gives them 100% attention.

NAMETAB APOLLO

2008-06-23T18:38:00.002+01:00

Heres "Gilly". In this photo he has just returned from a gallop, and is full of life. Shortly off to Donneskeagh to commence further training, but the signs are that he " has some gears" .

NAMETAB ZORRO

2008-06-12T12:33:00.003+01:00

" ROONEY " is out on Friday 13th ( good job I am not superstitious ), at Thurles once again. He has got Trap 4, but on viewing his last 2 races, I belive him to be a railer. He runs straight from any trap, but cuts in at the first bend, and if clear, remains close to the inside running rail. He has got to get to the first bend unscathed, to stand any chance, so heres hoping for the best. At least his consistant, as he was once again 3rd in last nights race. He badly needs the rails, and he looks for the gap, but when it dosnt appear, he runs into the dog in front. Liam reported him lame this morning, with a small shoulder injury.

NAMETAB ZORRO

2008-05-22T13:14:00.004+01:00

"Rooney " is out again having his third race of his young life, an A3 at Thurles on Friday night. Drawn in Trap 4, he will need to exit the traps a bit better than his previous 2 races, as he cuts in very tight on the corners. He needs to learn the game, as he is a clumsy dog at present, and he needs to learn to avoid other dogs. I think this dog could be very good once he has learned the basics, but only time will tell. A very hot race, with the winner recording 28.88!!!!!. Rooney beaten into 3rd place by a neck, but he is still very green. Only 3 races run and going from an N2 to and A3 is a huge step up for a young pup, but we are confident he is going the right way. A trial at Shelbourne Park is scheduled shortly.

SEMI FINAL OF THE ONLY GREYHOUNDS N2 STAKE

2008-05-14T09:35:00.004+01:00

This certainly will be an excellent semi final, and the heat of the night. It has the 4 fastest dogs of the first round in this heat. Rooney is drawn where he needs to be in Trap 3, but there is serious pace all around him. The main thing will be to qualify for next weeks final. Well, the luck deserted us last night, as he was stopped 3 times in running. Im looking forward to Rooney learning the game, and would hope to see him at Shelbourne Park in the not too distant future

NAMETAB ZORRO

2008-05-08T10:35:00.007+01:00

"Rooney " is having his first ever race on Friday 9th May at Thurles. he is in my own Sponsored stake ONLYGREYHOUNDS.COM for N2 dogs, He has drawn Trap 1, which is a slight concern, as he is a middle runner, but thats what we go so we will hope for a bit of early pace from him to clear the first bend with no trouble. A little slow away from Trap 1, but by the first bend he was tight up on the rail, and when a gap appeared he was through it like a shot. He changed gears along the back straight, and again on the run in, to win by 7 lengths in the fastest time of the night of 29.28.

NAMETAB APACHE

2008-05-05T09:12:00.004+01:00

"Jack" Oct 06 dog, is now over the Kennel Cough, and is a picture of health. He is never going to be a world beater, but he gives his best every time, is clean and quiet, never been injured, and I reared him from 4 months of age. Given regular racing, he will find more time. Little " Jack " will run at Perry Barr sales on Monday 19th May, but has already been sold to a Trainer at the track. I will follow his races, and still be able to look at him run on the BAGS meeting. Good luck little fellow, run well.

NAMETAB APACHE

2008-04-24T11:04:00.002+01:00

"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

2008-04-07T10:46:00.004+01:00

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

2008-04-05T12:40:00.003+01:00

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.

NAMETAB ZORRO

2008-03-29T11:17:00.003Z

" 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

2008-03-28T11:25:00.002Z

" 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

2008-03-04T17:51:00.003Z

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.

NAMETAB APACHE

2008-02-18T15:52:00.009Z

" Jack ", is also for sale. One of the last pups from Jamacian Hero, he has been reared by us in a group of 4. Stop Press: " Jack " is in his first race from trap 6 in an N3 525 on Friday 22nd Feb at Thurles. He is in against some good puppies from the Liam Callaghan ( Cork ) and Graham Holland ( Golden ) kennels

We knew he would have a difficult race, being from Trap 6. He exited the boxes and after 3 strides, moved in on the 5 dog. He was last going down the back straight, but came round the last bend tight against the rails to finish 6th, with just 3 lengths covering the field. He improved his time by another 30 spots, so he is going the right way.

NAMETAB DELTA

2008-02-15T23:18:00.006Z

Daphne was called in as first reserve at Thurles tonight. She was in trap 1 in her first race, a 360 sprint. She was quick away, and always led, winning by 4 lengths in a time of 19.95. There was no trouble in the race, and I was very pleased with her, as she has always been quick away in all of her trials. I think 525 may be a bit too far for her, but we shall see. SOLD WITHIN 24 HOURS OF ADVERTISING

Greyhound Feed Nuts

2008-02-11T11:30:00.002Z

As an add-on to our herbal products, we now stock Greyhound feeds by Chudleys and Massbrook Feeds. Our prices are very competitive, and we will deliver within a reasonable distance of Thurles, without charge. Discounts of 11 bags for the price of 10, and they can be mixed. Already we have had one breeder place his third order with us.

NATIONAL COURSING MEETING--CLONMEL

2008-01-25T17:51:00.000Z

We will be displaying our natural supplements for Greyhounds at the National Coursing Meeting, Clonmel for the three days. You will find us in Greyound and Petworlds Marquee.

NAMETAB APOLLO

2008-01-25T17:34:00.000Z

This is my 9 month old puppy, Nametab Apollo. He is by Ningbo Jack x Bantiss Princess. He has be bred and reared by my good friend Johnny Moyles, and will be placed with Thurles trainer Liam McCormack at 12 months of age..
Text taken from Bantiss blog site.( Johnny Moyles is also in the photo. )

" The other blue dog with the green collar is Jake, and he is owned by Geoff Bateman. Geoff had his half brother Nametab Kiwi, and I am told this lad will be racing as Nametab Apollo. "

NAMETAB DELTA

2007-12-21T17:42:00.003Z

A very young bitch who has had a season back in June, and has schooled very well. She currently weighs 61 pounds, een well hunted and well reared. The only reason she is in the sale is to give someone a chance to have a genuine young bitch in their kennels. as we have another of this age, but will require more time. As all other dogs I have sold, she has never been injured, is a quiet bitch, eats well, and will make someone a good , genuine runner. She is a wide runner and fast away, only has 3 official marks on her card at the moment, winning ALL 3 trials. The puppy she beat in her first official trial around Thurles, has been around Thurles track on 5 official trials previously. Daphne trialled again at Thurles yesterday, but missed the break. She overtook the dog in front of her on the third bend, and won by 3 lengths. This makes 3 wins from 3 trials for this very young bitch, and dont ask me what the going was, because it was absolutley slow again.

http://www.igb.ie/Trainers-Landing/Greyhounds/?gid=236405D9-6EE7-4670-840D-4D2329E2AE0E

The 3 Pups

2007-12-08T21:43:00.000Z

Rooney, Dapne and Jack, all had a solo at Donneskeigh schooling track this morning. This was the second time in the traps at Donneskeigh, and their respective times were, Rooney 18-69, Daphne 18-55 and Jack 18-73. We have done no work with these pups whatsoever, indeed the 2 dogs are still out in the field, so I am very pleased as all 3 would qualify on the track.

TRAFFIC COMMAND

2007-11-26T18:40:00.000Z

I heard that Rocky won his second trial at Swindon recently in 29.26. That puts him straight into A1 grade. He has had to get used to a new kennel in the UK, and get accustommed to the UK traps. I sold this dog for handy money, and I am convinced he will be a good minor Open Race dog in the UK. Go on my son!!!!!!!!!

STOP PRESS: I have just noticed in Wednesdays Racing Post, that "Rocky" is in Heat 2 of the Hunt Cup at Reading tonight. Personally I think this distance may be a bit to far for him at this stage, and not having a look round at Reading is also of further concern. Best of luck tonight " Rocky " and I know Darryl wouldnt have thrown you in at the deep end if he didnt think you were capable of putting up a good show. No luck for " Rocky ". The stats read Slow away, hit rails at 1. I would think if he is entered at Swindon in a 480 or 509 next time, it would be a good time to back him.

The Blues Brothers

2007-11-26T15:05:00.000Z

These are 2 Saplings being bred from Ningbo Jack x Bantiss Princess. They are being reared by my good friend John Moyles, from whom I have had 2 very good puppies from in the past.

This picture is taken from Johns Blogsite, and the one on the left is my dog, which I have named " Gilly " because he has an ear mark GIL in one ear. I have named him NAMETAB APPOLLO

John has thought a lot of this litter from very early days, and it looks as if his instincts have been proved correct.

RETIREMENT BECKONS

2007-11-07T13:44:00.000Z

Creaking Bones has been retired, and will shortly be off to Latvia. He will be greatly missed by us, but as we have a 7 year old Greyhound in the house, we cant take them all, and he is a big dog, with a beautiful nature. Even as he was waiting to go for his operation, two small cats appeared about 3 feet from his nose, and he never blinked an eye at the. Was he a good racer?? You bet he was, and it was just a shame we could never get to the bottom of his career ending injury. He was castrated, vaccinated for Rabies and Parvo virus, and micro chipped. He came out of the surgery wagging his tail and jumped straight up into the car, without a bother. I have a feeling he may be thinking like this today!!!!!!!!

FIRST TIME ON GALLOPS

2007-11-02T18:16:00.000Z

Nametab Zorro ( Rooney ) black dog, Nametab Delta ( Daphne) fawn bitch and Nametab Apache ( Jack ), black dog taken on 1st November at Tommy Noonins gallop in Fethard, Co.Tipperary. This was their first time on any gallop, and they all chased up very well. They were let go singly, with around 15 metres in between. They were all whelped in October 2006.

THE THREE MUSKETEERS

2007-10-31T22:14:00.000Z

Rooney, Daphne and Jack, are off for their first 30 minute ride in the van tomorrow. They will be taken over to Tommy Noonins gallop at Fethard. I hope take some pictures of this fine gallop. This will be Rooneys first ever gallop behind a lure. The other two have been hanslipped at Thurles already.

TRAFFIC COMMAND

2007-10-25T16:59:00.000+01:00

Traffic Command is in the sale at Thurles on Tuesday 30th October. No particular reason for him being in the sales, except he is a syndicate dog and one of the syndicate members wants to sell him. If he dosnt fetch decent money, I will buy him back myself, as I truly believe, and so does his trainer, that this is a sub 29 second dog at Shelbourne Park, in the making. He was in Trap 1 for his trial, a trap in which he had never been in before, but this is such a competitive dog, tht all traps are the same to him. He was once again, slow away, but ran his usual race between 2 and 3, to go into the lead at 3. He won the trial by 5.5 lengths, in a fifth fastest of the day 29.58. The track was back about -30, and some dogs were losing their footing on loose sand at the first bend. A number of people were asking about him throughout the auction, and he sold for 3100 to Daryll Porter attached to Swindon race track in England. I wish Daryll all the best with him, especially as he was the only trainer in the UK who won with a bitch of mine called Nametab Domino, and Daryll informed me that he had just retired her to a Homefinder scheme in Devon. I shall be watch "Rocky" with great interest http://www.igb.ie/Greyhounds.aspx?id=AF02F857-3409-48F9-8404-BB3D06FF4330

CREAKING BONES

2007-10-25T16:56:00.000+01:00

Tonsils in Semi Final of A2 stake at Thurles on Friday night. Drawn trap 5. He will be retired if he dosnt finish in the first 3. Tonsils finished 6th in this race, and never looked like the dog he used to be. He is a very happy lad, and thankfully he has no serious injury, so he will be retired to the settee.

TRAFFIC COMMAND

2007-10-17T19:39:00.000+01:00

Traffic Command is racing in another A3 570 race at Thurles on Saturday night, from Trap 5. This will be his last race for us before going to the sale at Thurles on 30th October. .Rocky was slow away as usual, but his pace from the 2nd to the 3rd bend is quite fantastic. He has always run his races this way, and he never knows when he is beaten. He was in front at the pick-up. The race was messy with a dog getting knocked over on the first bend, and another on the third bend, but at no time was Rocky involved in this crowding. Although he wins from the 5 box, he rails like a cat on the bends, and it would be good to see what he could do from the inside boxes.

CREAKING BONES

2007-10-17T14:55:00.000+01:00

Creaking Bones, aka " Tonsils " is in the second heat of an A2 stake at Thurles on Friday night. He has drawn trap 6, which must be the coffin box for him, as and he has never run from this box before in his life. If he fails to impress me this time, he will definatley be retired. Its a shame really, because he busts a gut to win, but this niggling injury, which nobody can get to the bottom of, just stops him running a bend with fluency. Good luck in this Stake "Tonsils", 'cos I feel that you will need it. He finished in third place, beaten a long way. He will contest the semi final next week. I really dont hold out much of a chance of him getting to the final, so it will be off to the settee for him I fear.

NAMETAB APACHE

2007-10-11T18:21:00.000+01:00

Nice day in Thurles today, so I decided to get " Jack " out of the paddock, and take him in the carto the track, for his first handslip. I let him watch about 6-7 lots go round, then hand slipped him on the third bend. He chased right away, and when he got to the box, he sniffed around it, then ran the reverse way around the track, and I collected him on the back straight. Well pleased with this little lad.

TRAFFIC COMMAND and CREAKING BONES and OKEE DANCER

2007-10-10T15:45:00.000+01:00

Both "Rocky" and "Tonsils" are out on Saturday night at Thurles. " Rocky" is in the last race, a 570 A3, where he led until the run in last week, and was beaten half a length. I hope he would run a better race this week, as he has the benefit of that race last week under his belt, and that was his first race for 5 weeks. Not a good weekend, winning wise. Rocky was the meat in the sandwich at the first bend, and could never get back into the race.

"Tonsils" is a different matter. He has a problem that we cant get to the bottom off, even Bonemen, Musclemen, and an X-Ray by a Vet, cant get to the bottom of it. It would appear that he has a calcium build up on the top of his metacarpals. The Vet did give it a technical name, and he said some dogs will run through it, and some wont. If he dosnt run well this week, I will try him once more in a 525 race, and if still not good, will retire him to the settee. Tonsils gave them a 3 length start after walking from the boxes, then made up the ground to be badly baulked at the first bend. Its an A2 stake for Tonsils next week, and if he dosnt perform well in this 525 stake, then its off to the sette for this lovely big dog.

"Okee" is also out in an Open Sprint at Thurles on Friday night. He has drawn Trap He opened the hot favourite at 4/6, but he was baulked at the first bend, and that was his race over, finishing in third place.

NAMETAB ZORRO

2007-10-08T13:10:00.001+01:00

"Rooney" was also taken from the paddock today and had a lead put on him. This time the story was so different to the other 2 pups. He is a big pup, going around 74 pounds already, and he made his weight felt. He wouldnt have it for about half an hour, and I had to use all my strength to pull him along. Was I puffing and blowing!!!!. It took him half an hour to realize what was needed, but he will need some more lead training before we could walk him properly. "Rooney" was marked up today by Jim Ryan, and weighed in at 77 pounds ( 35 kg).

NAMETAB APACHE

2007-10-08T13:06:00.000+01:00

"Jack" was given his first lesson on lead training today. Taken straight from the paddock, he was resistant for a short while, but then realised what was wanted, and we went for a nice walk on the road for about a mile. He saw a small terrier and went mad to chase after it. I dont think there will be any chasing problems with this pup either. " Jack " was marked up by Jim Ryan today. He wieghed in at 66 pounds (30 kg)

NAMETAB DELTA

2007-10-04T21:47:00.000+01:00

Tomorrow is "Daphnes" first birthday. She is the litter sister of " Rooney "She had her first season back in June, and is still in the paddock. Today was such a perfect day that I decided to take her straight from the paddock, put a lead on her, and take her to Thurles for her first handslip. This girl had always been keen, so I didnt have any worries with her. She was perfect on the lead and in the car. I went to the infield and she watched 2 dogs go round, and then I took her to the third bend for her handslip. She chased like a good 'un. Looked in the box and went round it a few times, before I caught her and gave her a well deserved drink. So she had her first time out on a lead, her first ride in the car, and her first handslip, just a day before her first birtday. Perfect, I couldnt have been more pleased. " Daphne " was marked up today by Jim Ryan and weighed in at 58 pounds ( 26.36 kg )

TRAFFIC COMMAND

2007-10-01T17:02:00.000+01:00

Rocky had his first 525 trial at Thurles this morning since running at Shelbourne Park 4 weeks ago.. He ran an excellent time, but it was an unofficial trial, so I am not going to mention the actual time he obtained. I can tell you that he is running this Friday night at Thurles, in a 570 A3 race. He has drawn Trap 4 which I am happy with. Plans are for entry into an A2 stake shortly.. He is entered in the Sales on October 30th at Thurles, but will need to fetch decent money before we let him go. His brother Farloe Tobias won an Open race at Shefffield a couple of weeks back, and another litter mate is also Open class in Ireland. I honestly believe this is a good competition dog. He led from the first bend, but was just caught on the run in, and beaten 0.5 length, in a winning time of 31.84. He probably needed the race, as it was 4 weeks since his last run, but I think 570 was just a shade too far for him.

CREAKING BONES

2007-09-22T17:39:00.000+01:00

After a further 5 week lay off, Tonsils is back racing at Thurles tonight in an S2/3 sprint. No one, including two top musclemen, plus an x-ray with a greyhound Vet, can establish exactly what the difficulty is. Its not a chip or fracture, its not a muscle, no one seems to know. I have decided to let him have 2 sprints, and a 525 and if he isnt the Tonsils of before, will retire him to a settee. I dont expect him to win tonight, but I would like to feel he will make a fair show of himself. He ran an excellent race, leading from the traps with space to spare, but easing when approaching the first bend, to let the winning dog go past him. He rallied in the home straight to be beaten by 1.5 lengths in a time of 19.62. Tonsils of old would have won this by 4 lengths, but with this problem of not running a bend, his future looks set for retirement

TRAFFIC COMMAND

2007-09-19T16:14:00.000+01:00

I'm very pleased to report that after kenneling at the track on 4 different racenights, ROCKY, seems to be OK. He is coming out of the kennel fine now. He never knows when he is getting a race now, wheras before, he always knew he was going to race, and got himself worked up.

ON THE COMEBACK

2007-09-19T16:09:00.000+01:00

OKEE DANCER had his first sprint trial since getting a small injury to his front toe a few weeks back. Although unrecorded, his time was once again a magnificient 17.77 for the 330 trip.

NAMETAB RIBERY

2007-09-06T12:45:00.000+01:00

It is with regret that I write this, for in his first handslip at Thurles this morning, "Jesus " broke two metacarpels on the first bend, and his racing career is finished before it had started.

TRAFFIC COMMAND

2007-09-03T22:12:00.000+01:00

Rocky goes from trap 4 in the 21-55 A2 race on Wednesday night at Shelbourne. He raised a few eyebrows and an enquiry from serious dog men after last weeks run, but he still needs the rails to show how fast he can go. Still on an upward curve, and still a puppy, gone from A4 to A2, including his last run of 29.25 at Shelbourne, in only the 3rd race of his life.The worst race he has ever run, and we know why!!!!! He is a bad kenneller. His blanket was wet with saliva and torn up, as was his muzzle. When he is in an early race he is fine, but now an A2 he is never going to be in these early races. We are going to take him to the track on Friday and Saturday night, and kennel him all night. We will see if this cures him, as he will never know when he is to race or not. He lost around 4 lbs after last nights race, but is fine this morning. Its a shame really as this pup is fast. Would make an ideal flapping dog, but we dont have flaps in Ireland.

TRAFFIC COMMAND

2007-08-30T16:32:00.000+01:00

Rocky goes from Trap 5 in an A3 race at Shelbourne Park tonight. He is only an A4 dog on his time, but the Trainer thinks he is an ideal Shelbourne dog. He is seeded as an inside seed, but has yet to draw the rails box yet.Well on time, he may have been an A4 dog when he went, but although finishing 3rd, beaten 2.5 and 1.5 lengths, his time improved again to 29.25. This dog is a strong finisher, and if we could just get a rails berth sometime, then I am sure this dog would be close to 29.00. He is not the quickest away, cuts in at the bend, but shows good determination.He only has 3 races to his name, and is still a baby , learning his skills.

TRAFFIC COMMAND

2007-08-22T16:49:00.000+01:00

Rocky goes from Trap 5 in the Final of the Express Wish A3 Unraced Puppy Stake at Thurles on Friday night. He had the fastest time of the night last week, so heres hoping he can do the same again this week. Bumped at 1, and crowded at 3, put paid to his chances. He finished in 4th place, but was certainly not disgraced in his running.

CREAKING BONES

2007-08-17T13:10:00.001+01:00

Tonsils goes from his favoured Trap 1 on Sat night in an S2 sprint. He has been off since May 24th for a long rest, and just small niggly problems. He is a dog that gives me everything in his races, so I am hopeful of him showing himself in a good light once again, and for me hollering OI Oi at the run in. Alas it was not to be. Badly bumped at the first bend, and out of the race. He finished last for the first time in his life, so retirement may well be on the cards. He had an x-ray to see all was in order, and it was confirmed that he was OK. He appear to have abone growth on top of his metacarpals, The Vet had seen dogs like this before, and we have all decided to give him some treatment and try him in another couple of races, before any decision is taken on his future.

TRAFFIC COMMAND

2007-08-03T11:51:00.001+01:00

Traffic Command had his first look at Shelbourne Park last night. He is still an unraced puppy, having now won his 4 trials at 4 different tracks in Ireland. In last nights 3 dog trial, he obliterated them, winning the trial in 29.71 by 10 lengths.

He was bumped on the first bend, but when coming off the second bend, he opened up, and went away easily, passing the leading dog on the inside.

The track was very wet during the trials, and dried out as the evening got underway. He is now aimed at an unraced stake at Shelbourne for 24 dogs, starting on 15th August.

Change of plan. He is now entered in an unraced stake at Thurles on 17th August. Rocky has drawn Trap 5 in the first semi final. He looked a picture in the paddock, and I said if he runs as well as he looks, he will win by 10 lengths. Well he won by 9 lengths in the fastest time of the night, in 29.33. He has an outstanding card, and has never been headed. He runs tracks first time up, without a look, and is one of the most genuine dogs you could have in your kennels. He is for sale at £5000.

http://www.igb.ie/greyhounds.aspx?id=Traffic%20Command

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MY WEBSITE

2007-07-28T14:00:00.000+01:00

I am pleased to announce that my new website is now up and running. Take a look at www.onlygreyhounds.com

RED MILLS STARS OF THE MONTH ( JUNE )

2007-07-20T10:41:00.000+01:00

Okee Dancer has been awarded the Red Mills Star of the Month for the Thurles track, in June.This is a monthly award given by Red Mills for all Irish Tracks, and is displayed in The Sporting Press.

Quote

"Okee Dancer ( Roanokee - Spaner Dancer ) owned locally by Brendan O'Mahony and trained by Liam McCormack, is the worthy winner of our June award. The August 05 whelp captured the Mabels Dillema at Stud Stake with a prize fund of 7500 Euro, in a fast 29.25 ssecs over the standard trip "

A certificate of merit and 2 bags of Red Mills feed will also be awarded to Okee Dancer.

I had a small input of rearing this dog with John Collins,along with Bennie ( Brendan O'Mahony) and Phil Hayes, and we always thought this would be a fast dog. The National Sprint may be on the cards if he keeps trapping the way he does at the moment. The photo shown is one of Bennie and Okee Dancer on the gallop in February earlier this year.

Okee Dancer is running in an Open/A1 sprint at Thurles this coming Saturday night

TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE

2007-07-19T11:45:00.000+01:00

Traditional Chinese Medicine for Greyhounds. Having wished to use natural medicines on my Greyhounds, heres some of the first products I have in stock.

ZHENG GU SHUI----TIGER BALM----WOOD LOCK OIL----TIGER OIL

Any questions or enquries please email or telephone

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COMING SOON MY NEW WEBSITE

2007-07-11T15:24:00.000+01:00

The Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is known as one of the most ancient, natural and safest ways of health practice. Our commitment is to bring the benefits of Chinese Medicine to the Greyhound fraternity in Ireland. Our specialists seek to provide outstanding practice of traditional treatments and prescription of herbal remedies. Using traditional Chinese herbs, drug-free herbal products.
If you have any health problems with your Greyhounds, please feel free to contact me with a description of the problem, after consulting your Vet or Chiro-Practioner, and I will do my best to offer you advice on what product to use. There is no charge for this advice.
Tendons - Fractures - Dislocation - Sprains - Strains - Arthritis- Toes - Muscle Injuries - General Health
Contact: Geoff Bateman ( Thurles) 085 7473524

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OKEE DANCER

2007-07-08T13:07:00.000+01:00

OKEE DANCER ran a sensational 360 yard solo at Thurles last night, recording 17.74. This is just 10 spots off the clock from this Aug 05 puppyhttp://www.igb.ie/Greyhounds.aspx?id=6DB70C76-60D0-4146-B9B7-EC7C59168A46

ZHENG GU SHUI

2007-07-05T12:07:00.001+01:00

ZHENG GU SHUI

Ancient Chinese Herbal Treatment

Use for joint pain, tendons and ligaments, old or chronic injuries. This is a bone preparation: fractures, sprains, dislocations. Promotes blood circulation, reduces swelling, and relieves pain.

Zheng Gu Shui Analgesic Liniment, or literally translated as "bone-setting solution", is a potent liniment that penetrates to the bone level to promote healing and stop pain.

Zheng Gu Shui Analgesic Liniment is used primarily to treat:
Fractures
Dislocation
Sprains
Strains
Arthritis
Zheng Gu Shui Analgesic Liniment assists healing by promoting
blood circulation and regenerating the bone tissue.

Zheng Gu Shui Analgesic Liniment can also be used before or after exercise to treat soreness and strengthen tendons.

Zheng Gu Shui can noticeably increase the threshold value of pain induced by acetic acid.

Directions:
Generously apply Zheng Gu Shui Analgesic Liniment twice daily to the affected area with a cotton ball and leave it to dry.
Wrap the affected area with gauze.
Leave it on for one hour for the upper body and an hour and a half for the lower limbs. Continue the application until the bone is healed.
For external use only. Do not use on open wounds.

100ml (large) bottle
Available in Ireland from : Geoff Bateman (Thurles) 085 7473524

BLENHEIM MAN

2007-06-21T12:54:00.000+01:00

Sold at Thurles sales after winning his trial. I expect to see him entered in the August Catalogue at Perry Barr. Good luck for the future " Little Man "I shall be watching your progress.

Blenheim Man goes from Trap 6 in the last race at Thurles this coming Saturday night. He is entered in the sales at Thurles the following week, and is Lot83. The dog in Trap 2 was different class. He was out and gone and won in 29.35. Our fellow tried his hardest to get back into the race, despite the attention of the 4 dog, and ran on to be 2nd. I have a feeling Blenheim Man will be better over 6 bends. http://www.igb.ie/Greyhounds.aspx?id=F16E288A-F225-42FC-9522-19742A037F99

RONANS ROCKET

2007-06-17T13:24:00.002+01:00

Stop Press: RONANS ROCKET sold for a nice 4 figure sum to a UK buyer, without any form of advertising at all.

Ronans Rocket goes from Trap 4 in the Pre-hung Doors Direct A2 Puppy 525yds Semi-final at Limerick tonight. This young dog has blistering sectional times of 4.92 and 4.94 in his previous 2 heats of this 48 dog Stake. He is now staying better, so its good luck to his owner / trainer, 13 year old Ronan O'Donavan tonight, and there will be a big following coming down from Thurles to give both the dog and Ronan some vocal support. For the first time in his life "The Rocket " missed his break. His nose was at the top of the gate when it opened, and he seemed a little suprised when the lids went up. However, he managed to get back into contention at the third bend, but his rear legs were dragged back by the 5 dog, effectively finishing his race. Hard luck Ronan, but there will be another winning race for this young dog before too long.
.http://www.igb.ie/greyhounds.aspx?id=RONANS%20ROCKET

OKEE DANCER

2007-06-17T13:14:00.000+01:00

Okee Dancer is in the Final of a 48 dog Stake, The Mabels Dilema At Stud A3 Stake, at Thurles next weekend. This August 05 dog has had 5 races and won 3 and is very fast away. A sprint 330 yd trial of 17.77 at Thurles was run earlier in the year, and he is always away quickly.He now stays as well, so good luck to " The Dancer " in the final next weekend. Never slow in his trapping, and he didnt let us down tonight, out and gone, but tieing up on the run in. A good solid perfomance by this dog, and winning 2800 euro for this contest..http://www.igb.ie/Greyhounds.aspx?id=6DB70C76-60D0-4146-B9B7-EC7C59168A46

KYLEMORE DAME

2007-06-06T12:18:00.000+01:00

Sold at Thurles sales after winning her trial by 10 lengths. The man that brought her, is going to breed from her when she comes amiss.

Unraced August 05 bitch. 12 weeks out of season. Will be entered in sales at Thurles on 30th June . In an official trial at Thurles on 22nd June, this bitch took a hefty bump on the first bend, which knocked her back 2/3 lengths, but her character is so genuine, that she rallied, and went past the leading dog, to win by 4 lengths. 3 trials, 3 wins for this unraced bitch http://www.igb.ie/Greyhounds.aspx?id=87A2BFE8-23FB-40CB-A1FC-F1AF8D29A1E6

DOGS I SELL

2007-06-05T16:56:00.001+01:00

All dogs that I sell will be 100% sound and healthy. I have each dog checked over by a top Physio and a top Greyhound Vet to ensure their soundness. You may enquire for any of my dogs in absolute confidence that they are 100% in every way. I would hope to build a long and trustworthy relationship with any of my UK clients.

BLENHEIM MAN

2007-06-05T16:52:00.001+01:00

This dog will race this coming Friday at Thurles. He has now been seeded as Wide, which is where he naturally runs on the track.He is entered in the sales at Thurles on Saturday 30th June.http://www.igb.ie/Greyhounds.aspx?id=F16E288A-F225-42FC-9522-19742A037F99

ALL FOUR TOGETHER

2007-06-04T21:06:00.000+01:00

This pic of all 4 together was taken on 4th June 07. The unamed brindle bitch is a Feb 07 coursing bitch from BAR TIME X CATUNDA HYLAND. She is already the size of " Jack" and "Daphne" both Oct 06 Saplings

NAMETAB APACHE

2007-06-04T21:02:00.000+01:00

" Jack " -- Black Dog Oct 06 Jamaican Hero x Droopys Corday. Taken at 8 months old

NAMETAB DELTA

2007-06-04T20:59:00.000+01:00

" Daphne " -- Fawn Bitch Oct o6 Droopys Corleone x Ashley Bonus. Taken at 8 months old.

NAMETAB ZORRO

2007-06-04T20:49:00.000+01:00

" Rooney " -- Black Dog Oct 06 Droopys Corleone x Ashley Bonus. This photo was taken at 8 months of age. Look at those white teeth!!!.

NAMETAB KESTREL

2007-06-02T19:19:00.000+01:00

Today, I collected NAMETAB KESTREL from Micheal Quinn of Stouke. Bred by Westmead Hawk x Stouke Vienna, she will be reared by Ronan O'Donovan down in Co.Limerick. Ronan reared and races Ronans Rocket, who on his third attempt won at Limerick in the fastest time of the day 29.17, a couple of weeks back. Good luck Ronan, the world will be looking on to see how this Bitch progresses.

VERY FAST RUN BY A PUPPY

2007-05-27T12:09:00.000+01:00

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

CREAKING BONES

2007-05-26T11:05:00.000+01:00

"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.

TRAFFIC COMMAND

2007-05-23T19:17:00.000+01:00

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.

LIMERICK SALES RESULTS 22/5/07

2007-05-22T17:33:00.000+01:00

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.

CREAKING BONES

2007-05-20T16:51:00.000+01:00

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

NAMETAB RIBERY

2007-05-07T15:08:00.000+01:00

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.

CLONMEL SALES RESULTS

2007-05-05T16:46:00.000+01:00

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!!!!

Sales results 525 Yards

LOT 1 300

LOT4 1020

LOT5 TRIAL WINNER 29.40 BID 1300 TAKEN DOWN UNSOLD

LOT 6 600

LOT 8 TRIAL WINNER 29.66 -- 650

LOT 9 BID 450 - TAKEN DOWN UNSOLD

LOT 10 TRIAL WINNER 29.54 BID 800 -- TAKEN DOWN UNSOLD ( RES 1750 )

LOT 11 350

LOT 12 500

LOT13 NO BID

LOT 14 NO BID

LOT 15 TRIAL WINNER 29.66--1550

LOT16 TRIAL WINNER 29.81 -- 400

LOT 17 NO BID

LOT 18 NO BID

LOT 19 NO BID

LOT 20 TRIAL WINNER 30.01 -- 300

LOT21 NO BID

LOT 22 NO BID

LOT 23 TRIAL WINNER 29.56 -- 1850

LOT 24 1500

LOT 26 NO BID

LOT 29 TRIAL WINNER 29.49 -- 1850

LOT 27 NO BID

LOT 30 TRIAL WINNER 29.48 -- 1350 BID. TAKEN DOWN UNSOLD

LOT 31 NO BID

LOT 32 NO BID

LOT34 NO BID

LOT 35 400

LOT 36 TRIAL WINNER 29.69-- 1400

LOT 37 NO BID

LOT 38 TRIAL WINNER 29.63 -- 600

LOT 40 1000

LOT 41 300

LOT 42 TRIAL WINNER 29.42 -- 1000

LOT 43 1100 BID TAKEN DOWN UNSOLD

LOT 44 TRIAL WINNER 29.60 1000

LOT 45 NOT SOLD

LOT 46 NOT SOLD

LOT 47 NOT SOLD

LOT 48 TRIAL WINNER 30.04 -- 300

LOT 50 NOT SOLD

LOT 52 NOT SOLD

LOT 53 1200

LOT 54 TRIAL WINNER 29.61 -- 1050

LOT 55 - NOT SOLD

LOT 56 TRIAL WINNER 29.42 1050 BID TAKEN DOWN UNSOLD

LOT 58 550

LOT 59 TRIAL WINNER 29.36 BID 1000. TAKEN DOWN UNSOLD

LOT 60 750

LOT 61 NOT SOLD

LOT 62 NOT SOLD

LOT 63 300

LOT 64 TRIAL WINNER 29.17 FASTEST ON DAY -- 5000

LOT 65 300

LOT 66 TRIAL WINNER 29.50 1350

LOT 67 NOT SOLD

LOT 71 TRIAL WINNER 29.24 SECOND FASTEST ON DAY - 2500

LOT 72 300

LOT 77 NOT SOLD

Sprints

LOT 39 TRAIL WINNER 16-15 -- 1700

LOT 51 1300

SPORTING PRESS REPORT 3RD MAY

2007-05-04T12:37:00.000+01:00

A report from Thurles in the SP.

BLENHEIM MAN

2007-05-02T17:44:00.000+01:00

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

2007-05-02T17:39:00.000+01:00

"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!!!!!

BLENHEIM MAN

2007-04-27T12:39:00.000+01:00

Blenheim Man is an unraced July 05 pup, and is Novice Open Class. We thought it better to enter him in a race of lower class, but with other dogs that have raced. On Saturday night "Little Man " goes from Trap 5 in the semi final of an A6 Stake at Thurles. He is very well in himself, and we are expecting a big run from him. " Little Man " ran very well in his first ever race, against more experienced dogs. He trapped well from Trap 5 and ran the bends and the back straight well, before losing by a length, to a downgraded A1 dog, in a winning time of 29.77. He has drawn Trap 3 in the final next Friday.

CREAKING BONES

2007-04-25T18:57:00.000+01:00

"Tonsils" is in an A4 final Stake at Thurles on Friday 27th April. He is in Trap 2, and if he can repeat last weeks effort, he should win.

This dog is so brave and genuine. He trapped quickly, and approaching the first bend was on the rails with 3 other dogs wanting to get close in to the rail. He weighs 83 pounds, and was as determined as he could be to hang on to his position. There was no room for error as his large frame was squeezed into a very tight spot on the rails, and on he went. No thoughts of jibbing or dodging. He came out of the bend in the lead, and never looked back, winning by 3.5 lengths in 29.34, just 4 spots slower than FTON. He has won 6 races from 12 starts and is now A2. This dog would be good enough to go Open Racing in the UK and is for sale at :

£3000.

http://www.igb.ie/Greyhounds.aspx?id=9801C93E-23BD-45D0-92EF-C9A9B7180074

WESTMEAD HAWK PUPS

2007-04-24T19:06:00.000+01:00

Heres a picture that I took yesterday of some of Westmead Hawks puppies at 12 weeks of age. They were bred by Micheal Quinn of Drombane, Co.Tipperary, of the " Stouke " prefix name. Micheal generously offered me a free bitch from the mating, even before they were born. I chose the Brindle Bitch.

Trust me, Im a Greyhound Man!!!!!

2007-04-20T17:39:00.000+01:00

Since moving here last August, I have made many friends , and no enemies. However, I have been lucky enough to be well guarded against certain Greyhound people, with the result that the 2 Greyhounds that have been brought from me to race in England, have done very well.

Nametab Kiwi, March 05, bred by John Moyles and owned by myself since 10 months of age, was sold at Thurles sales, and went straight into A2 at Sunderland. He won at second time of asking, and has now won A1, all within 5 races.

Bantiss Pebbles, June 05, also brought from John Moyles, improved lengths with us, and won an A6 600yards semi final, and the final of the Stake. She was sold to a previous buyer that brought a dog from me 16 months ago, and he is very pleased with his climb from A7 to A2 at Nottingham. Thats why he had this bitch on my recomendation. She had her first mixed trial at Nottingham last Monday, and won by 10 lengths in a time of 31.07.!!!!!!
If you are looking for a genuine dog or bitch, at the right price, then just telephone me or drop me a line. As someone once said " My word is my Bond ", and I will know the dog inside out when it leaves me. Oh, and one other thing, I cant get you the right dog overnight, it may take 2 months or more. Stop Press: Pebbles win her sealing trial against an A1 dog, by 5 lengths in 30.89 at Nottingham

CREAKING BONES

2007-04-20T17:37:00.000+01:00

Tonsils goes tonight in an A4 stake at Thurles. He has the dreaded Trap 5 again. He has been placed in traps 5 or 6 in his last few races, which has really destroyed his card, having won 4 times on 4 visits in his early races from traps 1- 2 or 3. Never mind, lets see what he does toninght in this A4 downgrade.
Well, the dogs will always continue to baffle me. Not only did he blast away from his unfavourable trap 5 last night, but he won his semi-final race in 29.21, the fastest time he has ever run, by some 3 lengths. This is 5 wins from 11 races now, and he will be a very hot favourite for the final of the A4 Stake next Friday. The other semi-final time being won in 29.75

NAMETAB DELTA

2007-04-15T18:20:00.000+01:00

Nametab Delta, Oct 06 Droopys Corleone x Ashley Bonus. Purchased from Charles Pickering, Zigzag Kennels in England. Will be reared in Ireland. She is the boss of the 3 puppies in the paddock, and will already chase any bits of paper that blows across the paddock. Her kennel name is " Daphne ".

NAMETAB ZORRO

2007-04-15T18:15:00.000+01:00

Nametab Zorro Oct 06 Droopys Corleone x Ashly Bonus , was purchased from Charles Pickering at Zigzag Kennels in England, to be reared by me in Ireland. He will be a big dog around 80 pounds in weight, and is also a long individual. His kennel name is " Rooney "

NAMETAB APACHE

2007-04-15T18:08:00.000+01:00

Nametab Apache Oct 06 puppy Jamaican Hero x Droopys Corday. I purchased this puppy from Charle Pickering of Zigzag Kennels in England, to rear in Ireland. This was the last litter of Jamaican Hero who was tragically killed in a fire at Zigzag Kennels in Dec 06. I had owned 2 bitches bred by JH in previous years, and thought it would be nice to have his last son. His kennell name is " Jack ", and he is in the paddock with 2 other pups of the same age.

BANTISS PEBBLES

2007-03-28T17:24:00.000+01:00

Pebbles is in the final of A6 600 yard Stake on Friday night. Shes in Race 4, and Trap 4. I have been looking at the form all week, and I am going to have a decent bet on her. This picture was taken at mid day on the day of the Final. I think you will agree she looks in fantastic condition, and full marks must go to her trainer, Liam McCormack. Well, she ran as good as she looked!!! Quick Away, Always Led, was the Stats, and they were not wrong. For the first time she trapped well, and was never going to be beat, still in the lead at the Pick-Up. Had a nice bet on her at 9/4 as well. She has improved with every run, going from A9, A7, A5 and now A4. Lots more to come from this young Genuine little bitch and she is for sale at a reasonable price.

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BLENHEIM MAN

2007-03-25T18:52:00.000+01:00

Myself and a friend have aqquired a nice 71 pound, July 05 unraced pup, called BLENHEIM MAN. He has had 3 trials and won all of them, improving his time on each outing. He has had little done with him, and on his trial times is already A5. His brother has had only 3 races, and is already A2 recording a 28.97 at Waterford recently. I had him checked over this morning, and he is 100%, never finding any form of old injuries, so watch this space. Initially, we will train him ourselves and hopefully win a race or two with him. Good luck " Little Man".

BANTISS PEBBLES

2007-03-25T18:36:00.000+01:00

Pebbles was having her second race for us in the space of 4 weeks. We thought she might just stay, so she was entered in a 600 A6 stake. Drawn in Trap 3, we were into unknown territory. Pebbles, amazed us all !!!! She was slowly away, and was in a close up 4th place aproaching the first bend. She moved to the rail, made up 2 places, and the race was on. In 2nd place coming off the second bend, she powered away and passed the leading dog, and continued to run on strongly to win by 4 lengths in a time of 33.86, and she wasnt fading either. I was on the terraces with the breeder John Moyles, and was so excited that I gave her the old Oi Oi all the way from the 4th bend. The lads in the crowd were smiling, and you could hear me all over the Stadium, but I didnt care. I was truly on cloud 9. Well, isnt that what dog racing is all about??, and yes we did have a nice bit on at 9/4.
This has now moved her up from A9, to A7 and now A5 in her only 3 races., so she is improving all the time. She is favourably drawn in Trap 4 for Friday nights final, and I really fancy her to run a big race for us. She is entered in the Thurles sales on 28th April, and she will make someone a good 6 bend bitch.
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