Happy Mondays

Galtese Seb (Westmead Hawk x Galtese Mist) defied a two grade hike to take this afternoons A5 in 29.63 (Going unconfirmed). Direct View (Currently for Sale) won her second race on the trot when winning the A5 in 29.63 staying on very strong. I have been given the permission to sell Micks Cool and Micks Deer for just £500 each. These dogs would be perfect for Peterboro or Romford, they simply don't handle the 480 metres at Monmore.

A high five weekend

A super weekend for the kennel with five winners across the meetings we attended. Centaur Bliss kicked started the winners when she made it three wins on the bounce, winning the A3 in 28.93. Headiton Ezzy gave his supporters their first win when storming home in the A5 in 29.03. There was a welcome win for Snugfit Flyer in the A2 when impressing in 28.56. Switching to Coventry on Sunday, Rackethall Hero took the Maiden in 29.32, a deserved success for this young dog after a number of unlucky efforts. Head iton Paddy then recorded his first success of 2009 when winning over 680 metres in 43.30. We also had a couple of near misses care of Turar Abit 3rd, Rev Counter 2nd and Officer Donagh 3rd. Sadly Vancouver Dylan got no run at all after suffering traffic problems on the first corner.

Derby Plans

We have entered Cabra Fly (29.05) and Centaur Allstar (29.54) for the Blue Square Derby. Our fingers will be crossed for good draws in round one. We will be hoping to have more luck this weekend than we did on Tuesday at Coventry. Officer Donagh, Rackethall Hero, Rev Counter and Turar Abit will all take their chance.

Thursday Double

Tomos Black won his 10th career race last night when taking the A3 in 29.28. Direct View (currently for sale) brought the double up when landing the A6 in 29.24.

Sky Night

We have three runners this evening live on Sky TV. Droopys Jervis (Puppy -7.40pm), Officer Donagh (Sprint- 8.00pm) and Turar Abit (Stayers - 9.10pm). It will be the first Sky runner for Alun Johnson. Let's hope it is the first of many. Good luck to our other owners Ted Megaw and Gary Allsopp.

Off to the Show

Coolemount Show won her 14th career race this afternoon when taking the A2 in 28.88. She narrowly beat kennelmate Liscahane Mavis by just a head. Highview Honda made it a quick fire double when coming from last to first to win the A4 in 29.20.

Saturday Night Fever

A welcome Saturday night treble for us last night at Monmore Green. Vancouver Dylan got us rolling when getting up in the last stride to win the Ladbrokes 480 in 28.80. This was his 4th Open Race win of 2009. Borna Edge landed the A3 in 28.95, this was just reward as she has been running very well but had no luck. Our final winner of the evening was care of Galtese Seb who won the final race of the evening in 29.13, a super performance by the young pup.

Blowing a Gayle

Bawna Gayle, owned by Gary Allsopp, continued his rise up the grades when making it two wins on the bounce when taking yesterdays A3 in 29.06.

Olympic Owner

We have just added the latest owner profile - Gary Allsopp. Gary's profile page is very different and well worth a read. It is great to have such a genuine enthusiast as an owner in the kennel. As always you can find the page in the Our Team section of the site.

Allstar Sprint

For all those waiting for the trial times of Black Allstar, he clocked a rapid 16.94 at his first look at Coventry this morning. A very pleasing run. I will try and get some photographs of him at the earliest opportunity.

Gold hits the Bullseye

The Hawaii 501 syndicate owned Highview Silver landed a nice touch for connections yesterday when winning the A3 in 28.98. Purchased off the website for a bargain price then lad is very much still on the upgrade. The syndicate has had a cracking year to date with this lad and Bookem Danno. It was great to see the lads up at the kennels as they are purchasing a new recruit. Rackethall Hero
would have found less traffic on the M25 yesterday then he did around Nottingham last night. He was crowded at the first bend then badly bumped on the second. He will get his night very soon.

Aeroplane Spotted

I'm off to Ireland on Thursday to take in a number of trial sessions and race meetings. I am really looking forward to seeing the Big Daddy Cool pups featured on the site as they will have their final trials before I make the payment. They all found 4 lengths last week to confirm their potential. I have not got an owner for the fawn pup as yet, I really don't want to leave him behind. Whilst he is priced at £4,000 it could rapidly increase he he flies again. If you are thinking about it please call by Wednesday. I will be shortly posting a Open Class dog (A1 Shelbourne Winner). This lad looks ready made for the big competitions at Sunderland. It will have to be a case of first come first served.

Plough Lane Bound

Black Allstar recorded 15.51 in his first trial for us at Monmore yesterday, he showed some serious pace. Derby bound Wise Thought recorded 15.38 in the same session to clarify how good a run it was. Cabra Fly came through a gallop this week and will trial before racing at Monmore on Thursday and then all being well go to Wimbledon for trial with the Derby in mind. Burnpark Champ continues to progress and be have a trial in a couple of weeks. Rackethall Hero is entered to run at Nottingham on Monday.

Pretty Good Friday

Officer Donagh continues to show he is one of the most improved sprinters on the Open Race circuit when winning his 4th Open of the year when winning over 258 metres at Hall Green last night in 15.45. Rev Counter won the very next race, the Good Friday Seniors, when showing some great middle pace to win by over 4 lengths in 28.48. Droppys Jervis and Hollywood Idol just missed the target by both finishing second. Centaur Marine was eliminated from the Blue Ribband, whilst Turar Abit suffered traffic problems in running and could only finish 4th. During the afternoon racing at Monmore we had a tidy double care of Sunrise29.47 A7 And Ballbough Lady(For sale) 29.72 A8.

Just Bliss

Centaur Bliss recorded her 5th career win last night when taking the A4 in 28.91. Bliss has now moved up the grades from A8 and looks to still on the upgrade. Bawna Gayle brought the double up when winning the A4 in 29.19. Gayle was only recently sold off the the sale page, its great when the dogs we sell give an instant return for the new owners.

Easter Egg Hunt

Plenty of runners over the Easter weekend to keep us busy. Friday see us take to following to Hall Green, Droopys Jervis(Puppy), Rev Counter (Veterans), Officer Donagh(Sprint), Centaur Marine(Blue Riband), Hollywood Idol (Maiden) and Turar Abit (Stayers). The Monmore card has four opens of which we entered three - Vancouver Dylan(480), Head iton Luke who is for sale(416) and Head iton Paddy (684).

Pleasing Trials

Droopys Ivanovic (pictured racing) returned to track for the first time yesterday since her injury. She posted a very pleasing 15.31. We will take every trial as it comes but we couldn't be happier. The other highlight of trial session was Galtese Sonny (pictured- no link) who recorded a flying 28.80. A super run for such a young pup. Another sold off our for sale page. If any owners would like any photographs taken at the kennels please place your orders via myself and I will just add the charges on to your kennel bill. Photographs can be posted direct or delivered to the kennels for collection. The costs are 1 10x8 £15 or 2 10x8 £25. Any alternative sizes can be made directly to Outreach Photography.

Go On Silver

Cohen Silver recorded his 5th career win yesterday when taking the A4 in 29.43. Despite early crowding he showed some nice early pace, once going round in front he made no mistakes. Nice performance.

Sunday Video

No Luck at the Office

A night of frustration at Coventry last night as we finished with two seconds. Hollywood Idol suffered traffic problems throughout the race and could only finish 5th. Rackethall Hero was made favourite despite a shocking draw. He battled on well but couldn't reach the winner. Rev Counter was beated two short heads to finish third. Vancouver Dylan (pictured) was beaten by just 1 length in 29.35.

Easy like a Sunday Morning

This morning I booked Outreach Photography to spend a couple of hours up at the kennels to meet a few of my loyal owners and to try and capture our friendly kennel atmosphere. The spring sunshine was a real pleasure for all who enjoyed their regular Sunday morning walk with their beloved dogs. Over the coming weeks we hope to develop a "Meet the Owners" page within the "Our Team" section of the website. Make sure you check back at regular intervals.(First 6 profiles now live)

Back in the Winners

Turar Abit (pictured) lead the way for us this evening when he became our 25th Open race winner of the year. He recorded a 5 1/2 length win in 38.16. Nats Jedi won his first race of 2009 when taking the opening A3 in 28.56. Bourne Walk made in two wins on the bounce in the very next race when winning the A2 by 6 lengths in 28.82. Highview Choice made the most of a drop down to A7 when winning the A7 in 29.21.

Open Race Plans

Plenty of Open Race runners over the weekend. At Monmore on Saturday the following take their chances Officer Donagh, Centaur Marine, Turar Abit and Head iton Paddy. On Sunday at Coventry we have entered Rackethall Hero, Hollywood Idol, Rev Counter and Vancouver Dylan.

Black Allstar - 1 Share Left

Posted here are two video's of new recruit Black Allstar winning the first round of an unraced Stake and Harolds Cross and then him following up in the Final. As you can see he do it both ways, a very versatile dog. See the for section for more details.

New Recruit on the Way

Black Allstar (Hondo Black x Quick Deal) July 2006, placed on the for sale page this evening has captured the imagination of our loyal owners. Fingers crossed he will arrive on Saturday morning. I have now just one share remaining in this top class greyhound. If interested please call me to avoid any disappointment.