Young team pouring on pressure

Paul Young sits on top of the Trainers Championship tonight with us sitting in second place. We continue to look for every opportunity and I'm hopeful some of our recent recruits will star in the months again.

I'm very close to agreeing terms to bring another top dog to kennel. The dog will be posted here as always. Last week's signing was sold in just 15 minutes so make sure you keep checking at regular intervals.

Agreement gets just rewards

Mutual Agreement recorded his maiden open race victory last night at Sittingbourne in Heat 1 of their Super Maiden competition. Agreement broke well and showed a nice turn of early pace to get clear on the opening bend. From there on he was not headed to win by 3 lengths in 30.11. 

Hanks ready to go into battle with Warrior

Norman Hank's today snapped up the remaining 50% share in promising puppy Ballymac Warrior. I'd like wish Norman all the very of luck with his new purchase. 

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Everyone is welcome and all dogs that I bring in to the kennel are available to everyone of my owners to buy. 

Massive turnout for Owners morning

Over 50 owners turned up this morning including new owners Simon Fletcher and family (pictured). Simon recently bought Inaghs Dalcash who recorded the fastest time at the recent Hall Green Sales. We wish Simon all the very best of luck and many great nights with Dalcash. She looks like she will make a very nice stayer. 

Saturday stars

Highfire Jazz made it two wins from his last three starts when taking last nights Ladrokes.com 480 at Monmore. Jazz made the most of his trap 6 draw to get a clear run around the first bend and once in front he went away from the field to win by two lengths in 28.42. 

Down at Crayford, Boherna Bridge enjoyed the step up to 714 metes when taking Heat 6 of the John Smiths St Leger. Bridge had to ride an early bump on the first bend but once he got clear he showed some electric pace to go on to win by three lengths in 45.69.          

Worth the wait

We had to wait until the last two races in get among the winners last night however I don't think connections of Shades of Zeta and Ballyhill Lexi will mind.

Shades of Zeta took advantage of a drop to A2 to win with an excellent staying performance. Zeta got up in the shadow of the line to win by 3/4 length in 29.05. 

Improving bitch Ballyhill Lexi recorded her second win when she took a competitive looking A3 by 3/4 length in 28.79. 

Woodcock makes major signing

Exocet was sold within 15 minutes of being posted on the blog and sale page last night. Roly, who has had some great times with Ballycowen Daven, will be hoping Exocet can do the same.

Good Luck Roly and thank you everyone for your interest. More dogs will posted when the right ones are available.

Exocet heading to Westview

Through protracted negotiations we have managed to secure a massive signing for us here at Westview Kennels which we believe will be a massive help in our push for the Trainers Championship. Thanks to our 'Main man' in the Emerald Isle, joining us Saturday will be one of the fastest all age dogs in the sport today.

Exocet is by the number one stud dog in the game today 'Head Bound'. He has clocked some of the fastest times seen at race tracks in years.

Exocet clocked a massive 29.29 at Hove for the 515 metres which is the fastest time at Hove for over 5 years. He has gone 10 spots quicker than 'Ballymac Eske' (The Scottish derby winner and a dog who you wouldn’t buy for £50,000) He has also clocked quicker than superstars like 'Teejays Bluehawk'.

He has equalled the track record for the 350 yards at Ireland's premier track - doing 18.41! going 18 spots quicker than the likes of 'Knockglass Billy' (Irish Laurels winner). His time of 18.41 is the fastest time of the year there better than the best sprinters in Ireland or England but this lad is not a sprinter)

He has also clocked a Massive 28.32 at Shelbourne Park for the 525 yards. Make no mistake this dog is the real deal. He has given some of the leading names in racing a running lesson.

Interest in this superstar will be immediate so if you are looking for a serious competition dog please call me tonight. Any genuine interested parties can view the dog at kennels by arrangement.

Price on application.

Empire off the mark

Creamery recorded his first win for owner Howard Jenkinson when taking Heat 2 of the Maiden Competition. Empire had to concede the early lead to favourite Rock Solid however Empire dug deep off the last bend to get up by a head in 30.25. Hopefully this will be the first of many wins for the son of Headbound.

Buzzzzzzing In

Royal Buzz recorded his first Monmore win yesterday when taking the afternoons A4. Buzz came away from traps well to force is way clear on the rails. Once clear he was never headed in the contest to win by 2 1/2 lengths in 28.83. 

Yorkie on fire

Kennel hand Micheal Reekie partied hard on Saturday after his wedding. I can report there was some serious bad heads come Sunday morning !

Nokes's Scholar stars at Henlow

John Nokes's Jeffys Scholar (pictured) delivered a great result last night at Henlow when taking the first Semi Final of the KAB Henlow Maiden Semi Final.

Scholar came away from traps in rapid style where an early lead is so important. Scholar stretched out very well and the only danger was Lizzie From Cork who stayed on very well but could not get within the 1 3/4 lengths winning margin in 27.76. 

Blackstone Marco looks to be the one to beat in next weeks Final, however Scholar will be looking to make the most of getting trap 3 once again.

Sales Update

Len Timmins and Keith Inston today snapped up Ronaldo's Bolt off our new Sale page whilst Baz Knight bought a 50% of the newly arrived Ballymac Warrior. If you are interested in the other half share please call today. 

Good Luck lads with your new recruits !

Blazing to glory

Chevy Blazer won his second open race for us at Nottingham last night. Blazer made the most of the rails position to show some superb all race over the 480 metre trip to win by 3 1/2 lengths in 28.72. I'm really hoping Blazer can go on from this victory and record many more in 2013.

The Kid strikes again

Farloe thekid added yet another win to his ever improving record at Monmore last night when taking the A2. Kid pinged from traps and flew up the middle of the track to build on an early lead which the competitors which could not match after coming out the first bend. Kid took the race by three lengths over kennel mate Vedfield Solid in 28.85. 

Yorkies Big Day

I like to wish Mick and Jackie all the very best on their wedding. His favourite Strategic Review even made an appearance.

Owners are invited to the evening party at the Cherry Tree Club in Coventry.

Away the Girls

It's always a long way from the Midlands to Newcastle however the journey home last night didn't seem quite so bad as returned with an open race double care of a couple of our own girls.

Chauffeur Driven owned by Keith Warner made an impressive debut when pinging from traps to take the Puppy race by a length in 29.21. 

Sharon Hardy's Droopys Hope made a brilliant return to track when coming from an impossible position to take the Standard in 29.00. A first corner bump looked to have ended Hope's chances but the game bitch chased hard to get up by head.

Express Master was in the wars just again but bravely finished third in 28.56. The 670 metres was to short for Incitatus but will be suited by longer trips in coming weeks.

Normal Service Thursday

Two winners at our home track of Monmore last night which has given all the team a lift after a couple of poor weeks.

Dara McCarthy's Larky Ego took off in the S1 to romp to a huge 5 1/2 length success in a rapid 37.94. Ego showed some great all round pace and stayed on very well. (Picture from Coventry)

The ultra consistent Lightning Sky recorded his 11th career win when taking the evenings A1 by two lengths in 28.26. 

Who fancies the Warrior ?

This afternoon I purchased for the kennel Ballymac Warrior (Green Heat x She Said No) who caught my eye recently after winning his two latest open races at Perry Barr. This 31kg puppy is only a December 2011.

I have no doubt I can improve this lad a few more lengths and win many more opens with him over the next few years. His next target will be the Puppy heats at Newcastle on Saturday 28th September. As you can see he was advertised on Greyhound Data for £6,000 however I can offer him for sale at a 33% discount of £4,000. 

Inspection welcome, however as always its first come first served. Call now if interested.

Hawk is snapped up by loyal owners

Loyal owners Mike Gould, Neil Dean, Martin Wood and Stuart Wood were very quick off the mark to purchase the promising Gaelic Hawk. I'd like to wish the boys all the very best of luck with their new recruit. 

New race dogs for sale

Incitatus - Fawn dog - Dec 2009 - Rumble Impact x Coolavanny Minor

This dog doesn't need an introduction, he has greyhound data ratings of, 130,122,121 and has competed and beat the very best in England and Ireland, he recently was 3rd in the TV Trophy final, with only 45 races ran this old dog has still another year of racing ahead of him and will run rregularly in the marathon races on Sky Sports, and give his owners some real excitement.

£3,500

Ronaldos Bolt - White/black dog - Sep 11 - Westmead Hawk x Rafa Baby

This young dog has lots of potential and has won around Tralee in 29.01. He has been very unlucky around Monmore and looks like he needs a bit further in distance. He will win opens and is a great buy.

£2,000

Gaelic Hawk - White/ black dog Oct 11 - Westmead Hawk x Black Biscuit

Hawk is already done a flying 28.37 around Monmore and was 2nd in an open there last week. This strong running pup will win many opens up and down the country and his full brother Mind The Net was recently sold for a huge amount after a superb 28.68 around Harolds Cross. Hawk is improving with every run like his brother and really could be anything.

SOLD

Mikes Budgie - Black bitch - Oct 11 - College Causeway x Minnies Budgie

Bred in the purple this young bitch will stay all day long,Her dam has thrown marathon stars

Minnies Penske, Minnies Pavlova and Conkon. Budgies full sisters Enda Causeway and are very own Curragh Jessie have been sold for big money. With only 3 races run, this pup will come into her own over extreme distances and will be a bargain buy.

£1,200

We continue to offer real value on our website and have sold multiple category 1,2 and 3 open race winners. As always these dogs are sold only to stay in the kennels at West View Farm. 

Across the card double

Sidelight (pictured) set the standard in last nights stayers competition at Romford showing her normal all round pace from trap 1 to win by 1 1/4 lengths in 35.59.

Up at Nottingham there was further good news with a number of good performances. In the Dual Distance competition Boherna Bridge qualified for next weeks Final when finishing second in 30.24. In the sprint competition Highfire Bruce finished third in Heat 1 whilst Cape Impact took Heat 2 in 17.78. 

Sadly Proud Barney could only finish 5th in the Standard Final in 30.26. 

Henlow Maiden Derby

The KAB Maiden Derby started at Henlow last night and as always it proved to be as competitive as always. There is always a couple of dogs that have been aimed particularly at this event. 

Jeffreys Scholar qualified from Heat 1 when finished second to the smart looking Smart Nijinsky  who had recorded two A2 wins round the Bedfordshire circuit. The winning time was 28.11. Mutual Agreement ensured we would be doubly represented in the Semi Finals after finished third in Heat 3 in 28.45. 

Busy night ahead

Another busy Monday night ahead as we try and sustain our Trainers Championship challenge. This evening we head to Nottingham with Boherna Bridge, Highfire Bruce, Cape Impact, Chevy Blazer and Proud Barney who runs in the Standard Final over 500 metres. 

Sidelight and Highfire Jazz are also in action down at Romford in a nice Bitches Stayers competition.

Saturday sparkle

Saturday proved to be a good nights work at Monmore as we recorded an open race double picking up valuable Trainers Championship points.

Lynns Blackie (pictured) surprised kennel mate Gaelic Hawk by taking the Maiden Open when making the most of early bend crowding to win by 2 1/4 lengths in 28.74. 

Five Alley Queen continues to make the most of her puppy status which comes to an end of the month by taking the Puppy Open with some superb all round pace to do the local punters a favour when winning by 3/4 length in 28.49. 

Kennel Photos - Part 4

 Droopys Hope

 Sidelight

 Tonnetta Bound

 Proud Pegs Hero

 Kirk Superstar

Jeffys Scholar

Lexi on the mark at Monmore

Ballyhill Lexi lost her maiden tag at Monmore last night when she took the A4. Quickly away from traps she showed some great pace however coming into the home straight she needed to dig deep to hang on by 3/4 length in 28.88. 

Daddy takes Champs scalp but its rematch in Semi Final

Daddy Knowsbest took the scalp of reigning champion Bubbly Phoenix in last nights second round of the East Anglian Derby at Yarmouth. Daddy got clear coming out of second bend on Phoenix rallied well to chase Daddy all the way to the line. Daddy getting the verdict by a head in 28.12. 

Daddy and Bubbly Phoenix will clash again in Saturdays Semi Final. Any Dak sets the quickest time of the night in 27.89 but is in the other Semi Final.

Sadly we didn't have any luck or winners at Sheffield. 

Kennel Photos - Part 3

 Ronaldos Bolt

 Gaelic Hawk

 Ballyhill Lexi

 Dacent Lacy

Strategic Review

North and East

Two different open race meetings for us tonight with Yarmouth and Sheffield being our destinations.

At Yarmouth Daddy Knowsbest (pictured) will need one of his customary fast breaks to clear the traffic in Heat 2 of the East Anglian Derby. With Bubbly Phoenix in the race it looks like a tough heat.

Up at Sheffield Incitatus goes in the Marathon over 915 metres, Express Giant has trap 1 over 500 metres and Farloe Calamity goes in the Stayers over 660 metres. 

Good luck to all connections.

Kennel Photos - Part 2

 Royal Snout

 Gaelic Hawk

 Strategic Review

 Phoenix Bolt 

 Mutual Agreement

Incitatus

Kennel Photos - Part 1

A good morning up at the kennels in which we managed to take a good number of file photos for the blog and social media. You will see most of them as those dogs start to win but I will post a few over the next couple of days.