No Bridge to far for Boherna

Boherna Bridge maintained his unbeaten record at Nottingham last night when taking the Molson Coors Trophy over 480 metres. Bridge made the most from his rails slot after forcing to concede the early run to the first corner. He showed some great pace up the inner to win by a head in 28.94. 


Earlier on the evening Lough Master qualified for the Maiden Stayers Final when he finished second to Savana Bell in 42.47. 

Coventry looking good

I dropped into Coventry Stadium this week as I was passing. I had a good look at the track and spoke to the staff. They seem confident that trials will start in March and racing will restart in mid April. I wish Martin Dore and harry Findlay all the very best with the venture and we look forward to returning with our open race team.

Rooneys proves he is A1 contender

Rooneys Lad put his Monmore Puppy Derby credentials on the line last night as we had to pitch him into A1 as we have been unable to secure a run in a puppy open. Taking on dogs with thirty races on their on card is not ideal for such a young inexperienced pup. We didn't need to have any such worries as he simply burned round the Monmore track in 28.17 ,winning by 2 1/2 lengths. Rooneys Lad has now won all three of his career starts to date and its great to have another great pup in the kennel.


The night started well with Tullna Rose taking the A2 in 28.51. This 3/4 length victory was her eighth of her career, she is top grade bitch to train. 


Bitch for sale Rosmult Plover was having her 10th consecutive race in A7 and finally managed to record her first win when she took the contest by head in 29.17. 


On Fridays BAGS card in was good to get among the winners as we recorded a double. Galtee Adams took the A4 in 28.82 and Direct Angie got a deserved win in the A9, winning in 29.36. 

Young Guns show their metal at Henlow

The Premius Henlow Puppy Derby started last night at the Bedfordshire track. All six heats looked very competitive but it would be a great chance to see how some of our new pups would fair against the best in the country.


Sharp Bullet was badly crowded in Heat 1 so never really got any sort of run behind Guinness Dusty.  Both of our dogs qualified from Heat 2 which was very pleasing given the opposition included the highly rated Coolavanny Bert. Doobys Gone West gave Bert plenty to think about in the early stages however a bump on the corner let Penrhiw Guto force his way through. Bert kicked clear but I was really proud how Guto and Doobys stayed on to take places in the Semi Final line up. Fifis Legend (pictured) led all the way  in Heat 3 and showed some stunning all round pace to to take the race in 27.69 by 4 1/2 lengths. I thought Smart Bid ran a superb race in Heat 4, he was very brave around the first and stayed on very well to finish in second place. I hope Taylors Ace was ok after his fall. In Heat 5 felt Sids Champ ran a lot better than his finishing position of 5th suggested, he was handily placed running into the third bend.

All three semis can be seen live on Racing Post Greyhound TV this coming Thursday. The £10,000 final will be shown on Sky Sports the following Tuesday (February 7).

1st Semi-final: 1 Droopys Edmond, 2 Bridge Bandit, 3 Millwards Boom, 4 Penrhiw Guto, 5 King Bradley (m), 6 Guinness Dusty (w).
2nd Semi-final: 1 Fifis Legend, 2 Pantone Ava, 3 Smart Bid, 4 Benkaat Blue, 5 Borna Dealer, 6 Guinness Kev (m).
3rd Semi-final: 1 Be Real, 2 Doobys Gone West, 3 Coolavanny Bert, 4 Ballymac Jones, 5 Droopys Stevie, 6 Aero Bellagio (m).

Baines takes last share in Vedfield

Paul Baines took the final shared in Vedfield Solid giving the One In All in Syndicate their 10th and final member. Lets hope Solid can be as successful as the syndicates first dog Express Shuttle.


Many thanks and good luck to the Syndicate.

Wheres Rooney ?

I've had a number of questions asking when Rooneys Lad will run again. We have actually entered him in the Puppy race at Monmore the last two Saturdays but unfortunately the race hasn't filled hence no race. I gave him a trial on Monday and he recorded a very pleasing 28.33.


Proud Perry continues to please in his trials, this week he recorded 28.53 in his first ever mixed three dog trial.

Who will be the final one in ?

Nine shares have been sold in Monmore Puppy Derby prospect Vedfield Solid. There is just one remaining share, please call to avoid disappointment.

The owners who have joined the One in All in syndicate are :- M.Gould, N. Britton, M.Giles, P.Stead, M.Taylor,P.Symonds, R Sabey, L.Timmins and K.Williams.

Good luck and thank you for your continued support.

Strong field set for Henlow Puppy Derby

The Primus Telecom Puppy Derby starts tomorrow at Henlow. Henlow is probably the most improved track in the country and its shows by the quality of the entries. We will be support the event by taking six of the kennels pups.


They are as follows :- Heat 1 Sharp Bullet, Heat 2 Doobys Gone West & Penrhiw Guto, Heat 3 Fifis Legend, Heat 4 Smart Bid, Heat 5 Sids Champ.


Good luck to all connections.

Drumcove Lad crowned Champion Sprinter at GBGB Awards

Well we all had an amazing evening at Sunday night GBGB awards held at the Park Plaza Riverbank Hotel in London. We will certainly be feeling the effects for a few days yet ! It was a great privilege to be crowned Champion Trainer of 2011 among my peers in the Industry. It was a very proud moment which wouldn't have been possible without such a great team committed to succeed,  an amazing family who backed me all the way and the the continued faith of all my owners.

Drumcove Lad was crowned Champion Sprinter for the year after their dog completed the Scurry and National Sprint double in 2011. Congratulations to owners James Edwards, Neil Britton and Will Adamson. As you can see from the photos big Steve and Paul were very emotional !

We rounded off the evening with the Monmore team collecting the  inaugural BAGS Champions. Well done to all the Monmore trainers including Kim Billingham our captain.

Boherna impresses at Notts

Boherna Bridge recorded his maiden career win for his connections last night when he took the Stadium Bookmakers 480 Maiden at Nottingham. The winning time was 28.84 and the margin being a huge 5 1/2 lengths. This lad has some genuine pace and I'm very hopeful this will be the first of many wins.

Team start work towards Trainers Championship

All our big guns Freds Champ, Brittons Empire, Ballymac Ace and Drumcove Lad have stepped up their work at the kennels this week and will soon be trialing back as we prepare for the Trainers Championship at Perry Barr. Other team contenders such as Ballymac Park, Maireads Hawk and newcomer Fifis Legend will be entered for the Ladbrokes Arc at Swindon.


The distance team for the Trainers Championship could be very interesting with new arrivals Peggys Style, Colmyaro Rebel, Fifis Romeo, Express Scene competing with great servants Yorkshire Lady and Skyline Amber. Fill yer Boots (ex Helmet Boy) is also back after a spell on the sidelines.


The place in the Puppy race is really up for grabs at the moment as we have a team of very strong pups to pick from. 

All in for Vedfield Solid

The One in all in Syndicate today agreed terms to purchase Irish super pup Vedfield Solid. Vedfield Solid has had two races in his career to date winning them both including the Final of the Rising Kennels Open Unraced at Youghal. In truth the pup never really took to the track at Youghal which makes his wins even more remarkable. This lad has sheer class and pace. 


He has clocked some serious unofficial times and with his blistering early pace he will be a big runner in the Monmore Puppy Derby.


The syndicate does have 4 shares available (6 sold) in this dog priced at £1,000. This syndicates previous dogs have been Express Shuttle and Maireads Hawk. If you would like to join this illustrious friendly syndicate please call immediately as I'd expect the shares to be sold very quickly. Update Now 3 shares left !

Happy 21st for Peg

Paul Scott's Daughter of Peg recorded her 21st career victory on Thursday night at Monmore when she added another A1 victory to her CV. Peg made the use of her early pace to steal an early lead and was never headed in the contest. Winning in 28.91 by 4 1/4 lengths.

Hunting high and low

I've been searching high and low for a new dog to offer to the One in All In Syndicate in recent months to possibly compete in the Monmore Puppy Derby. The syndicate came so close to landing the big puppy competition last year when Express Shuttle was just denied by Droopys Greg. The syndicate did have their big night when Shuttle won the Blue Riband at Hall Green.The syndicates second dog Maireads Hawk then  took the Coral Puppy Trophy at Hove before reaching the Puppy Classic Final at Nottingham. 


I have hopefully managed to find a suitable dog for them. All those members will be getting a text from me over the weekend to see if they wish to be involved.


I am currently working on a exciting new project for the small owner. More details will be released in due course.

Highly rated Sion Black available for sale

Last year was a record breaking year for us as we landed the Champion Trainers Title. This year we are determined to try to and repeat last years success.

We are continuing to try and build up a major open race team to launch our 2012 bid.

We are pleased to announce that we have just secured the services of a young puppy that we believe that is going to develop into a major open race stayer. Sion Black is a beautiful 69lbs May 2010 puppy by champion stud dog of the year "Crash x Sion Sleek", who has already bred 28.60 winners Shelbourne Park.

"Sion Black" - has been competing in the one of the 'hottest' unraced stakes to be run this year in Ireland at Clonmel - It is an £8,000 competition. (Express Shuttle & Express Trend were in it last year) both sold for over £50,000. It is a competition which has some of the stars of the future running in it. For example "Skip soda" (28.85 - 28.81 Clonmel)

£20,000 refused - "Pagani" (28.96 Clonmel) £18,000 refused - "Jacobs Courage" (28.88 Clonmel) trained by Graham Holland - Not for sale - "Camas" (28.97 Clonmel) sold for £15,000 (Trained by Owen Mckenna)

This gives you an example of the sort of Class of dogs in this hugely prestigious sweepstake. 60 of Irelands leading pups started the competition this year and Sion Black is the only surviving bitch which tells us how classy this pup is.

"Sion black" - has been competing in this competition. Despite running over a distance which is way too short for her 480m/525 yards she has shown some spellbinding pace.

In her latest run, on Sunday night - she came from out of the clouds to finish 2nd in a brilliant 28.88. The winner of the race was "Jacobs courage".

In her previous race, she was only beaten 3 1/2 lengths by "Jacobs courage" after coming from 8-10 lengths behind him.

You would not buy "Jacobs Courage" for £15,000 - On the run to the pick up which is another 150 yards "Sion black was in front.

"Sion Black" on Sunday night had an estimated time of 29.19 - The same night, some of the fastest all age bitches in Ireland or England were running. "Cabra Millie" who has 28.33 & 28.44 at Shelbourne Park won in 28.97 at Clonmel - which was only 3 lengths faster than "Sion black"

They have refused £30,000 for "Cabra Millie"

"Sion black" this Sunday night coming runs in the semi final of this tremendous competition - £4,500 to winner -

She will be competing against some of the fastest pups in Ireland or England but with her tremendous staying ability has every chance of making the final.

Like her sister her future is over the 6 bends. We are delighted to have acquired such a talented staying puppy and we had to act fast to secure her as her displays have caught a lot of other trainers & owners attention here in Ireland & the UK.

Please phone me for more details about this very exciting talent

2012 Ten to Follow Confirmed

I've managed to complete the Ten to Follow for 2012. Rather than going for the easy selections that you all expect I tried to pick greyhounds that are unexposed. Our open race campaign hasn't really got going yet due to the developments at the kennels. We will however have runners tonight at Nottingham at at Henlow on Thursday.

The Big Move is on.....

It's been mighty cold up here at the kennels in recent days. For those who are not aware the team and I have been grafting all hours in the kennels that used to be used by Paddy Hancox and Martin Burt so we can relocate. The kennels have been redecorated and will have a fantastic new kitchen and office. The kennels are also slightly larger than our previous ones which will suit the dogs.


Although the dogs are moving less than 100 metres some will take some time to settle into their new surroundings, as strange as it might sound. 


I'll get some new photos of the kennels when everything is complete. I know the web team are currently looking to change the gallery part of the website.


Hot sandwiches will be available every Sunday once we are all settled in ! 

Hawk on fire in Monmore Double

A cracking double for the team last night at Monmore. Ballymac Celia (pictured) had a tough second half of the year in 2011 so it was great to see her back to winning ways. Celia took the A4 in 29.52 setting up the win with some great early pace. Maireads Hawk made it two wins from two starts in 2012 when he took the 480 Open race in 28.28 Hawk had to dig deep off the final bend to hold on to win by one length. 

Win 14 for Radnor Blue

Radnor Blue recorded his 14th career win this afternoon at Monmore. Blue came from behind today to snatch victory in the final strides of the S3 (38.81) It great to have the big open race stars in the kennels but dogs like Radnor are the corner stone of any good kennel.

On the way to his destiny

Con Brio Destiny recorded his first win at Monmore last night when he took the A4 in 29.31. This dog hasn't been with us long since moving from Oxford. He looks to be a nice addition to the team and should win plenty of races with his early pace.

Three way tie on top

We finished with 51 selections in our 2012 SKY NAPS competition. Hopefully we managed to record everyones selection. It proved slightly difficult in that selections were posted in different place. So please check I have you in the table. Any problems please email (ndugganisrm@hotmail.com)

Proud pup impresses

Proud Berry set the tongues wagging at Monmore on Tuesday when the son of Crash x Proud Pegs Gift recorded a flying 28.61 (+20). This was John Nokes pup's first run round the Wolverhampton circuit and he looks to be a very promising recruit.

Moscaville on the march

The penny is now really starting to drop for our young puppy Moscaville. Today she recorded her third career victory of her career when she stayed on very well to take the A5 at Monmore today in 28.90. She has now risen from A8 and I'm sure there is plenty more to come.

Deal agreed to bring Champion Staying Puppy to head to Westview

Down through the years our 'main man' in Ireland has supplied us with some outstanding Category One event runners.Through his contacts we have just secured the services of another outstanding stayer /marathon runner for us at Westview Kennels called Colmyaro Rebel.

This young puppy has become 'hot' property on the Irish racing scene with her power packed finishes over the 480 metres, a distance which is way too short for her to show her true potential.

Racing at one of Irelands toughest tracks Clonmel she was racing over the 480m where she treated racegoers to some fantastic displays. Taking the lead at the half way mark she powered clear to win in times of 29.42 and 29.30 which was the fastest time of the night.

Some tempting offers were refused for this young puppy on the staying poential she showed in Clonmel. It was then decided to bring her to Irelands Premier track, Shelbourne Park, for a race over the 686m - 750 yards. Having her first look at the track and her first ever time over the 6 bends, she delivered on all the promise she had shown in earlier races. Racing against all age dogs she tracked the early leaders and came home like an express train as she won by 7 1/2 lengths in a very good time of 42.50.

Her form lines include -

1st in 29.42 525 yards Clonmel

1st in 29.30 525 yards Clonmel(FTON)

1st in 42.50 750 yards Shelbourne Park (FTON)

These are fantastic runs from this very exciting staying puppy. Her style of running suggests she will have no problem in staying up to 800 - 900 yards. All she can do is improve further from this, she wont be 2 years of age until next June and has been recording 29.20 in trials at Thurles - which is one of the biggest galloping tracks in Ireland.

 She come from a proven open race dam line as her dam "Sion Sleek" - has already produced "Domestic Lily" - 28.67 Shelbourne Park - "Sion Swift" - 28.85 Clonmel.

Make no mistake this young stayer has major open class stamped all over her. How good is she only time will tell but her future career is going to be watched with great interest with what she has shown so far.

I believe that she is going to become a top open race/marathon star on the open race circuit in the UK. She is rated in the same class as the likes of "Rosshill View" who was one of the best marathon runners in the UK when here at Westview Kennels. (Winner of the Bet Mcauley Marathon winner Midland Flat at Hall Green) We refused £25,000 for her at Sittingbourne one night.

This pup wont cost anything near that price. She is available for £6,000 and sold with full vets certificate. Please contact me further to discuss  this young puppy. As always the puppy will be sold on a first come first served basis.

SKY NAPS Competition

I know you love all watching the live SKY meetings on the TV so this year we will run a NAP's competition to through out the year on the TV meetings. To make things easy you just need to post your weekly NAP on the Facebook page where I post link for that particular week. The winner will be invited to bring a guest to dine with me at Monmore in the restaurant. To quality you must make at least 8 selections through out the year or the entry will be void. NAP's will be worked out to a £1 stake and who ever makes the most profit will be declared the winner following the Final SKY meeting of 2012. Selections must be posted before the first race on the Sky night. You must be on our Facebook like list to enter and my decision is final. The competition is just some a bit of fun so why not join in.

Owners Pages - Meet Will

I'm going to start adding a number of new owner profiles to the website in the coming weeks. A number of you kindly did a a quick interview on the owners morning so please keep checking back to see if you have appeared on the web site. Our first one has just been added - many thanks to Will Adamson.

Your race DVD's needed

Not wanting to stand still with our social media I'd like to try and get some more races on to our You Tube Channel during 2012. If you have any DVD's of our Final success from the last few years of even a special grading race it would be great to get it on the site. 


If you let me or Mike Gould have the DVD's we will ensure they get to our web master and then returned safely.

Peggys Snapped Up by Trio

Peggys Style was snapped up within hours of going on the blog page yesterday. Her new owners are Frank Martin, John Nokes and Eddie Lamb. I'd like to wish the new partnership all the best of luck with her. For those who missed out please keep checking back as often as you can.

7 Up at Monmore

Well the Saturday night racing in 2012 couldn't have started any better as we recorded an amazing 7 winners including one open race winner.

Agony Aunt got the ball rolling for us as she took the opener with a battling performance to take the A8 in 29.35. Maireads Hawk became our first open race winner of 2012 when he went off a very warm favourite for the 480 race. Hawk burst clear going around the first bend to showed some superb back straight pace to set up at 28.21 win by 3/4 length. Doobys Gone West recorded the third consecutive win on the night as he blasted away from traps again to set up his 4th victory from just 5 starts. This A3 victory was in 28.57.


New Boss delivered the next win for us when he took the A4 in 28.54. This dog has a super attitude and will surely add to first perfect CV of two races and two wins. 


Paul Scott looks to have another fantastic prospect on his hand by the name of Rooneys Lad (pictured). This pup is only a June 2010 yet took last nights A2 in 28.55. This pup looks to have all the skills to be campaigned at a higher level so lets hope "Rooney" can deliver !


Townspark Eric can an inconsistent 2011 however he started 2012 with a real bang when she showed us all his true ability when taking the second A2 in 28.37 by 4 1/2 lengths.


Paul Scott's Daughter of Peg then brought up our final and seventh winner of the evening when she took a very competitive A1 in 28.53. 

First Major Signing of 2012

As promised to my owners,I would like to offer you the first Major signing of 2012.

Peggy's Style a September 09 whelp, daughter of Westmead Hawk x O Leary's Peggy

Peggy is simply top class and will be a massive player her in the UK over 4, 6 and sharp 8 bends. Races such as the Regency at Hove, Doncaster,Wimbledon  St. Ledgers and the regular weekly Sky Sports Races are ideal, not forgetting the Trainers Championship meeting.

This impeccably bred bitch has only had 16 races in Ireland and has run against the very best over 4,6 and 8 bends. She has Greyhound Data rating of 114,116 and 121 and now is at the right age to come into her prime. Her style of running and durability gives us plenty of options on tracks and distances for Peggy, and I can see her being a massive success  in the UK.

Do not miss out on this bitch,a s always strictly first come first serve basis.

Shares available - 3 shares @ £3333 each or 4 shares @ £2500 each

Serious Promise at Monmore

Cracking double for the team last night at Monmore. Sids Champ didn't let the step to to A3 stop him recording his second career victory. He showed some great early pace to take the a competitive looking race by 2 3/4 lengths in 28.59. Newinn Diva then recorded her first win when she took the A5 in 29.08.  I do like this bitch and this could the first of many victories. 

Cooladerry and Amber in charge at Monmore

As the regular racing programme return to normal it was great to be among the winners at Monmore. Cooladerry Rise took the kennel bragging right as he got up in the shadow of the line to deny Corrig Blue by a length in the S2 (38.68). It was a cracking race between to honest and eager to please dogs.


The stayer to beat at the moment is Skyline Amber who won the S1 today by 2 1/4 lengths in 38.43. It has been rare Amber has even run in graded company and is was great to see her get a deserved victory as she runs so many consistent races.

Open Race team warming up for 2012

We will be having our first open race runners this weekend as we start the defence of the Trainers Championship. Delightful Aine will take her chance in a very competitive Local Parking Security Prestige over 645 metre. Aine clashes with Aero Majestic and Fleeting Image.


Back on home ground at Monmore on Saturday where Maireads Hawk, Are We Dancers, Gagys Classic, Jennas Pony and Head Iton Eion will all take their chance.

Maireads Hawk stunning Art

Friend of the kennel Dave Yanez kindly put the above image together of Maireads Hawk for Mike Gould, one of the dogs owners. Mike sadly lost his beloved Galtee Petal on Tuesday after the bitch sadly collapsed on Tuesday. Mike is of the kennels most loyal owners who rarely misses an opportunity to walk any of his dogs. Lets hope the Hawk can have a great 2012 for him.

Betfair Trainers Championship heading to Perry Barr

It was great to hear today that the 2012 Betfair Trainers Championship will be held at Perry Barr on 21st March. It's a great result for our local supporters who were certainly the loudest at Wimbledon last year when we led the big night only to be denied by the great Charlie Lister. I'm sure our local supporters will again be our in force again.


We will be adding some top class dogs to the West View team very soon as I'll be going all out to add another title to our CV.


If any new, current or future owners who has a dog to bring to West View or wants me to look out for a potential star please drop me an email or give me a call.

Sky Team drop in at Westview Kennels

Julie Collier and the Sky Team dropped into Westview Kennels this morning. Julie posed a series of questions regarding our fantastic 2011 that saw us crowned Champion Trainer. I'm sure you will all see the finished article very soon.

Merlot is first winner of 2012

Solid Merlot proved to be our first winner of 2012 when she hung on bravely to take Monday afternoons A4 in 29.00. This was the bitches second win from her last three starts, will plenty of improvement still to come lets hope she had keep moving through the grades.

Drumcove Lad nominated for Sprinter of the Year

Drumcove Lad is one of three nominees for the 2011 BGRB Sprinter of the Year. Lad will be up against Lil Risky and Jimmy Lollie. Fingers crossed for the big night on 22nd January held Park Plaza Riverbank Hotel. It was a shame Brittons Empire and Ballymac Ace were nominated but both were against Taylors Sky who looks to the favourite for greyhound of the year.

Champion Trainer Title Confirmed

We were finally confirmed today formally as GTA Champion Trainer of 2011. Its been an amazing year with many highs including competition wins in all twelve months of the year. We finished the campaign with 164 Open Race Winners and over £89,000 in prize money. I would like to record a few notes of thanks for record :-


My Assistant Trainer Paul Anderson and Steve Masters. Boys you have been brilliant all year. Beers on me !


My other hard working staff - Joe McKenna, Gary Clarke, Mick Reekie, Tom Faulkener and Neil Britton. 


Neil Duggan who runs the website, blog, Facebook and other social media. The success of these has been instrumental in supporting the business and involving owners.


John O'Sullivan from Clonmel who has found me some serious nice dogs. Long may it continue.


Rachel Wheeler from Golden who does a great job in schooling the pups.


All my loyal owners for their continued support and loyalty.


John Hewitt who supplies me all all my quality meat for the dogs.


Finally but not least the wife Aileen who does all the book keeping and keeps me in check !


Jonathan Kay has done a great piece in the Racing Post today (Page 97)

King Charlie Lister honoured

It was fantastic to hear that the great Charlie Lister was to be awarded the OBE in the New Year Honours List. It's a fantastic achievement and fully deserved as he's been the King of greyhound racing for many years. Charlie actually phoned me the other day to congratulate me on my year and didn't let on on his own wonderful news. He is just a legend and if I can achieve held of what he has I'll be very happy, actually a quarter will do ! This takes the sport to a whole new level.