Top grade bargain

I have been asked the blog that Broad World is for sale for just £750. Broad World has won 10 for her 46 starts and is one of the most consistant bitches at Monmore. The June 2007's last win was on 27th June, winning an A2 in 28.93. Please call if interested.

Four Times a Lady

Ballymac Celia (pictured) recorded his 4th straight win at Monmore last night when taking a very competitive A2 by a neck in 29.71. She has now won in every grade from A5 to A2. Hollywood Idol got a deserved success when he took the A1 in 28.78.

Hall Green Double

We returned home from Hall Green on Tuesday with two winners on the fan. First to land the odds was Garrons Lass who ran the opposition in to the ground when recording a 7 1/2 length win in 39.71 . Lively Mondays took the competitive Division 1 Maiden in 28.60 by 4 1/2 lengths.

Sky is the limit for Sheila

Pony Sheila took the spoils in front of the Sky TV cameras this evening run running out an impressive 1 1/2 length winner in 44.45. Sheila seems to really appreciate the 740 metre in the Gala Coral Sue Ryder Care Trophy. Also on the card Droopys Glen battled hard to finish 3rd in the Puppy Final whilst Officer Donagh chased old adversary Jimmy Lollie.

Go on Champ

Glenagower Champ ran out an impressive 6 3/4 length winner last night when taking the Ladbrokes.com 630 in 39.59 (-100). Our second winner of the night came from Moyar Panda who took advantage of the drop in grade to A4 when hanging on by a short head in 29.73.

Donagh makes another Final

Officer Donagh made yet another Final on Thursday when qualigying in second place in Heat 1 of the Coral Sprint. He lead everywhere but on the line. Ballymac Rumble could only finish third in the Semi Final of the Sussex Cup after suffering trouble in running. Also on the card Mahogony Bolt finished 5th on debut and Droopys Glen was 2nd in the Puppy competition.

Monmore Round Up

Two nice winners for us on Thursday evening at Monmore. Sportium Pozuelo ended a run of 13 races without a win when taking A8 in 29.92. Yasmins Joy took the nights A9 in 30.43 in a hard fought victory. On Friday's card Thurlesbeg Final got us rolling again when taking the A5 in 29.72. Ballymac Celia made it three wins on the trot when taking the A3 in 29.65. In 7 races Celia has only been out the first 3 once.

Sale opportunities

I have new dogs for sale for our blog readers. First of all is Sandy Legend (Crash x Proud Pegs Joy) . This lad has won three races and reached the Quarter Final of the highly competitive Tipperary Cup recording a best time of 28.90. he has a perfect profile to win many opens in the UK. He is priced at £5,000. Secondly is Pony Daisy Ace Hi Rumble x Pony maiden) who is a full sister to Pony Sheila and Gertys Pony. A winner of two races from seven starts she is ready for a step up in distance and would give any other a great deal of fun. You can watch one her races by clicking on this link (Trap 5). She is priced to sell - £4,000. First come first serves as always.

Tinto leads Monday hatrick

Swift Tinto made the most of a drop to S2 company when taking this afternoons contect by 1 1/4 lengths in 39.32. Fatboyz Mikey landed his first career win when taking the A8 in 29.97. Psychotic Silver made it 2 wins from 2 starts when impressing in the A9, winning in 30.33.

Ready to Rumble

Ballymac Rumble heads back to Hove on Thursday to contest the Semi Final of the Sussex Cup. Rumble aims to continue our tremendous run of reaching major Finals. Rumble was denied by a short head on Thursday when running on very strongly against Head iton Ellis who he will meet again this week. Only 2 qualify from each Semi Final.

Elsa flies

On a night where we had four frustrating second places, Bawna Elsa recorded her first victory since May when taking last nights 416 metre open in 24.30. It was as simple as away and gone in a smooth 7 3/4 length win.

Win 16 for Gayle

Bawna Gayle took her 16th career race yesterday from 97 starts. She has been a super bitch to train and she is as keen as ever to perform. Yesterdays win was in A5 in 28.99. Synone Billy got a deserved win yesterday when taking the A4 in 29.08.

Ace denied in Classic Final

Ballymac Ace was denied by the shortest of short heads in Thursday William Hill Classic Final at Sunderland. After some first corner crowding Ace chased Target Classic hard and just failed to catch him. Ace was staying on strong but that is dog racing. A super performance all the same. Officer Donagh ran a very honest race to finish third behind Jimmy Lollie. Fatboyz Diva sadly could not get on terms in the Grand Prix Final however to reach such a big Final in such four races is an amazing achievement. Her day will come in the future.

Winners flow at Monmore

Four good graded winners for us on Thursday at Monmore Green. Psychotic Silver got the ball rolling for us when getting up in the last stride on debut to take the A9 in 29.77. A well backed Ballymac Rachael did the punters a favour when taking the A8 in 29.98. Borna Jessica recorded her 5th career win when taking a very trappy looking A3 contest in 28.86. Finally Ballymac Celia took her second race on the bounce when holding head by a short head to take the A4 in 29.31.

Fore !!!!!

Monmore Golf Day In Aid Of RGT

Wednesday 21st July at the Lichfield Golf and Country Club

Two ball better ball competition, longest drive, nearest the pin (x4)

Lets prove we are the leading kennel on the golf course.

£90 a pair to include breakfast and lunch

Entries to Jim Woods 01902 456663 or Team Allsopp Owners to me direct.

Tee off 11.00 am - Please support your local Retired Greyhound Trust

Saturday Double

Daughter of Peg (pictured) landed her second win in three starts when taking last nights A3 in 29.27. The double was recorded when Ballymac Sarah, probably the fastest improving bitch in the kennel, took her third win on the bounce when running out a impressive 4 3/4 length win in 29.23.

Ace heads to Classic Final

Ballymac Ace heads back to Sunderland next Thursday for the televised running of the William Classic after taking last nights third semi final in 27.04. Ace is just 3/1 after drawing trap 4 for the Final. We will also have two other finalists on the night, Fatboyz Diva made the Grand Prix Final when finishing second in the first Semi-Final but sadly eliminated Ten Dollars More who finished third. Officer Donagh will need to improve to turn the form around from the Sprint Semi Final when he finished second to Jimmy Lollie.

Grading Update

Just the one winner on Thursday evening at Monmore which came care of Garrons Lass. Having just her second race she ran out a very impressive 5 length winner of the S1 in 38.23. One to follow for sure. It was the same again yesterday with Galtee Seb ending a spell of 7 months without a win when taking the S3 in 39.36.

Happy Jigging Birthday Marie

Our webmaster called in a special favour with friend of the kennel Dave Yanez to put the video together for a big special bithday for Marie, owner of Little Jig. Many thanks Dave. Hope you have a very special day Marie.

News from Ireland

I'm still out in Ireland looking at a number of pups. I saw the following pups trial this morning, some very nice prospects. Please call me for the prices. Ballymac Strand, Ballymac Mike, Ballymac Hilary, Ballymac Wave, Ballymac Sonia, Ballymac Petal, Ballymac Amanda, Ballymac Queen and Ballymac Rina.

Master beats the odds

Ballymac Master took this afternoons A6 at lavish odds of 10/1. This was the dogs 5th career win. Master showed his early pace and hung on by a short head to take the race in 29.28.

Looking for a Sky dog ?

Are you seriously interested in joining us winning a big Final live on Sky. I have spotted a dog I believe is the new Jimmy Lollie ! The name of the dog is Fleetwood Mal. Four wins from five starts mark this lad down as a dog everyone wants. I have been in talks with the owner and he is for sale at the right price. If this is the sort of high profile dog you are looking for please call me.

Dude joins Britton Family

Niel Britton and his family are the proud new owners of Derrynaflan Dude. Fingers crossed he gived them all many great nights. Thank you for your custom.

Kerry Bound

Paul and I will be heading to Tralee in County Kerry in the next couple of days scouting for possible contenders for next years Puppy Derby. Whilst the Derby is not until next March it is important we spot some contenders at an early stage. Let me know if you would like a dog added to the shopping list !

Diamond Nap

Andrees Diamond landed the Racing Post NAP at Monmore this evening when taking the Ladbrokes.com Puppy 480 by 7 1/2 lengths in a very sharp 28.53. Fatboyz Rocky became our second winner of the evening when taking the A3 in 28.98. Rocky is currently for sale on our sale page.

Away the lads

All three of our classic contenders made it through their respective heats at Sunderland this evening. In the William Hill Grand Prix Ten Dollars More finished second behind Anfi Gem after suffering traffic problems whilst Fatboyz Diva took heat 3 in a flashy 39.71. Ballymac Ace could only finished second in heat 3 of the Classic but will improve for another look round the track.

Pony hits the Barr running

Gertys Pony took last nights Maiden Stayers contest at Perry Barr when running out an impressive one length winner in 40.07 over 660 metres. I also need to report some bad news about Micks Ginger who sustained a serious injury in the sprint.

That's my girl

Kentori Girl was our only winner on Friday afternoon when taking the afternoons A7 in 29.43.

Hove Results

Ballymac Rumble's (pictured) 2nd was the nearest we came to a winner at Hove last night. Hopefully the experience at the circuit will benefit all those who ran. Droopys Edgar was 4th, Indigo King 4th and Pony Shiela 5th. Just one of those nights I'm afraid.

Thursday Double

Bumble Lee kick started our double last night at Monmore when taking the A3 in 29.44 hanging on well to record a neck win. Our second winner came from Glenagower Champ who is a recent intake from Mark Wallis. Champ couldn't have impressed more when taking a tough looking A2 by 3 3/4 lengths in 29.13. The picture shown is Fatboyz Mikey striding shot out by Dave Yanez.

Showroom extended

I will be adding six new dogs on the sale page over the couple of days ranging from £500 to £5000. A dog for everyones pocket hopefully. First come...first served as always.