TRAFFIC COMMAND

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

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

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

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.

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RED MILLS STARS OF THE MONTH ( JUNE )

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.

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"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

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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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

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

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

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

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.
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OKEE DANCER

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

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

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

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

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

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

NAMETAB DELTA

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

NAMETAB ZORRO

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