Big welcome to Mike Abraham

I would like to welcome Mike Abraham to the kennel. Mike is a new owner who has purchased a 1/4 share in the promising bitch Curragh Jessie.

I'd like to wish Mike all the very best of luck with her.

Daddy Knowsbest Select Stakes Video - Race & Interview

Daddy shares Betfred Select Stakes glory

Daddy Knowsbest ran the race of his life on Monday night to share the Betfred Select Stakes after dead heating with Holdem Spy in a terrific encounter. Daddy came away from traps very well and corned the bend superbly but Holdem Spy was poised to challenge off the last bend. Off the last bend Daddy kicked hard all the way to the line but Spy closed with every yard. As they both flashed past the post no one had no idea who can who had won. 

After a close look the judge decided it was a dead heat which is great result for both sets of connections. The winning time was 29.67. 

A brilliant night !!

Old and new striking gold

The week started well for the team with two winners at Monmore on a competitive afternoon of graded racing.

Goa Girl (pictured) paid new connections of Marie and Richard McClean straight back when taking the S1 by 3/4 length in 38.42. Another dog running for new connections is Corley Passion who has been bought by Spud Platts and Will Adamson. Passion made it two wins on the bounce when stepping up in grade to take the A9 in 29.44. 

With it being in peak holiday season updates won't be as regular as they are normally. This is the reason we are only reporting the Saturday night win now of Corley Gary. The home reared Gary looks like he could be a great signing for Len Timmins and Keith Inston after he romped to a 28.59 win at Monmore by a huge 5 lengths. 

Lad steps up to land odds

Ballencrieff Lad provided us with our only winner on Friday by taking a competitive looking S2 in 39.03. Lad stayed on very strongly to take the race by 1 3/4 lengths to record his 11th career victory. 

Daddy and Dollars in Betfred Select field

We have been very lucky that two of the kennels stars have been selected in the prestigious Befred Select Stakes meeting on Tuesday.

The pictured Daddy Knowsbest runs from Trap 1 in the Select Stakes (recorded 17.89 in a trial ) Whilst Afew Dollars More will take his chance in the Stayers Race over 730 metres.

Good Luck to all connections.

Sidelight set for Champion Stakes

We will be heading to Romford next week to try Sidelight in the Champion Stakes after she took a competitive Stayers Open over 630 metres at Monmore. She was quickly in charge of the race and took the race by 3 1/2 lengths in 38.42. 

Boherna Bridge took advantage of a drop in class to romp to a a huge 10 1/2 length win in 38.20. This was the dogs first win since February so hopefully we won't have to wait as long for his next win.

Down at Hove, Express Master was our only surviving in the Coral Sussex Cup finishing 3rd in Heat 4 in 28.92. He has a much improved draw in Trap 1 for the Semi Final so finger crossed he gets a clean run. 

Team bound for Sussex

Hove hosts a night of fantastic racing tonight including the Coral Sussex Cup.

In the main event we have Express Giant (pictured) , Express Master and Highfire Jazz. On the supporting card Aphrodites Touch takes her chance in the Bitches race.

Don't forget you can get watch all the action on Racing Post TV or on Sky Channel 212

Trainers Championship Update

Another solid week from our open race has maintained our position in third place. With a number of promising debuts over the last fortnight the team looks strong as enter the second part of the year.

White Van for Sale

I'm posting this van on behalf of retired Monmore trainer Martin Burt. As many of you know Martin has suffered some ill health recently and is trying to get back on feet.

The van was first registered Feb 2008 (57 reg) and has only one owner from new.  73,000 miles.  Long wheel base. Diesel. Fully ply lined.  Slight cosmetic damage to lower sill on drivers side.  

£6,500 ovno Please call Jo direct on 07968 456 150

Loises First past post on debut

Loises First made a stunning debut for new connections when taking Heat 3 of the Betfred Puppy Maiden Stake at Nottingham.

Loises First and quickly into his stride and put the race to bed in a matter of strides and once rounding the first bend he showed some superb pace to go on to win by 3 1/2 lengths in 29.95. Fingers crossed he comes away as well next week and takes the Final in good style. 

Jessie shares in demand

Two 1/4 shares of Curragh Jessie were snapped up yesterday by loyal owners Mike Gould (pictured) and Peter Simonds. Both are good judges of a race bitch so if you fancy getting involved 2 shares remain at £1,500. Call today to secure your share.

Strategic Review - Puppy Final Video

I've recently found a great You-Tube Video channel (Nowso) that posts some super race videos. I've linked another three morning. Enjoy !

Express Masters Debut Video

A Few Dollars More - Summer Stayers Video

Up the grades

The improving son of Westmead Hawk x Galtee Pony, Manolita, made it successive wins at Monmore last night when stepping up to A5 to win by a hard fought neck. Manolita did it the hard way after a slow start there was plenty to do however the youngster worked his way through the field to win in 29.39. 

It was great to see Corley Passion record her first win. Passion took the A10 by 3/4 length in 29.58. 

Drumcove Lad - Sunderland Photos

Steve Nash kindly forwarded the above photos from Thursday night at Sunderland. Photos as always can be ordered directly from Steve.

Drumove brings the house down

Nights like last night make it all worth while. It's brilliant that the ever young Drumcove Lad managed to roll back the years to take the William Hill Flyer title and the £3,000 prize in 15.77. 

Sadly Sidlelight's chances in the Grand Prix Final were over by the first bend as she was very slowly away and could never get on terms against such good opposition. 

Express Master's winning run came to an end at Hove when he was just beat by the highly regarded Bridge Honcho in 29.87 in the Division A Sussex Cup Trial Stake. 

At our home track of Monmore Conors Legend took the Ladbrokes.com Maiden Final, £500 to the winner, in great style. Breaking sweetly from traps and showing some excellent all round pace to win by 3 1/2 lengths in 28.71. 

Drumcove Lad takes Festival Flyer

Drumcove Lad rolled back the years one more time for connections tonight by taking the £3,000 William Hill Flyer at Sunderland. Quickly into stride he needed to be brave around the first bend but as soon as the dog on the outside of him moved toward the middle our Lad was away and gone to win by 2 lengths in 15.61. What a dog !!

Baz signs up for Loose Change

Welcome new owner Baz knight (on the left) who has snapped up the final share in Loose Change. Good luck Baz !!

Baz is photographed with friend Martin Powell who will hopefully joining our team in the near future.

Express Flames flies in for Nokes

John Nokes's Express Flame bounced back to form last night night when the daughter of Hondo Black x Express Mist stormed to a three length success in an Open Race for bitches at Nottingham.

Flame quickly established herself in front of the field after breaking well and as soon as she was round the first bend the rest of the field could only chase her shadow as she took the 500 metres contest in 29.66. 

BAGS Double before heading to Notts

We are open racing at Nottingham tonight following this afternoons meeting at Monmore which we recorded two winners.

Physic Wayne was first off the mark when he overcame first bend trouble to put in a real gutsy effort to take the A5 by a short head in 29.29. Ballymac Cracker then took the very next race, another A5, when leading all the way to win by 3 3/4 lengths in 28.92. 

A solid start to the week again, well done team.

Curragh Jessie ready to be snapped by by new owner

Fancy joining the team and being part of our challenge for the Trainers Championship and moments like the above then after a two days of tough talking we have agreed a deal to bring Curragh Jessie to Westview Kennels.

Following on from our big race success at Poole on Saturday with Daddy Knowsbest we are pleased to announce that we have just secure the services of a fantastically bred young staying pup who will be arriving at Westview this week.

A lot of leading trainers in the UK & Ireland have been trying to secure her as with her breeding and winning times she has become 'hot property'

In her very 1st race she was badly bumped leaving traps and baulked at the sprint boxes but once getting racing room showed huge back straight pace and was simply just too good as she flew home to win by 4 1/2 lengths in 29.68 at Youghal, she was gone 6 -8 lengths clear by the pick up.

In her latest race win she was racing at Cork and once again she gave a brilliant display, Drawn 5 this time, she made the 1st bend in front and from here there was only going to be one winner. Her pace throughout was a joy to behold as she blew her opponents away flying through out she won by 9 1/2 lengths in a flying time of 28.70 which was easily the fastest time of the night.

****1st in 29.68 525 yards race Youghal**** (Baulked - racing debut)

****1st in 28.70 525 yards race Cork****

(won by 9 1/2 lengths - Major open class run)

*Fastest time of the night*

Brilliant runs from this hugely exciting talent. What makes them even more special is that she is recording these times over a distance which is too short for her to show her true potential.

It is our belief that when she is stepped up in trip she will be even better. Not alone does she have fantastic all round pace but she is classically bred.

Sire 'College Causeway' who of course was one of the fastest greyhounds ever seen, won the Irish Derby  and has bred the likes of 'Milldean Phanther' and 'Bubbly Phoenix'  theYarmouth Derby winner.

This pups dam line is equally impressive - 'Minnies Budgie' - is by - 'Roanokee' x Minnies sparkler' - who produced such legendary stayers as 'Maxie rumble' - one of the best stayers ever seen in the UK - broke track records at Coventry - won the Silver collar & The Cesarewitch. 'Ferdia Bound' - winner of the Barrys tea over 750 yards at Cork - won the 1010 yards Ted Heagarty Marathon at Harolds cross - Broke 5 track records

'Minnies budgie' herself has already produced such great stayers as 'Minnies Penske' - who was one of the best stayers/marathon runners seen here in the UK until she was sold for a massive five figure sum to go out to Dubai - Rated 134 on G.data. 'Conkon' - winner of several opens at Nottingham over 730m  rated 124 on G.Data.

As the above shows this champion puppy has major open class breeding. Only last week we tried to buy her litter sister. 'Enda Causeway' who was running A3/A4 at Hall green with 12 races on her card before taking a maiden open impressively. However we were quoted £14,0000 for her and we felt it was just too much.

However this pup, who we belief is going to develop into major open class with the pace she has already shown will not even cost 1/2 that price such is our main mans negotiations skills. We acted fast to secure her and we are delighted to have got her.

Once she gets more age and is allowed to develop we will step her up in trip and over the 6 bends with any luck at all she will win numerous major open staying races.

Please phone me direct to discuss this highly exciting talent further.

Lady Sadie's A1 Monmore Video

Sidelight Grand Prix Semi Final Video

Drumcove Lad Sunderland Video

Sidelight & Drumcove make Sunderland Finals

Sidelight flew the flag for Westview at Sunderland on Saturday in the presigious William Hill sponspored Grand Prix Meeting. Sidelight brokes smartly in the first Semi Final and held the lead to the shadow of line to finish second in 40.13. 

We are hoping he can break as well in the Final and he can steal a good lead, with a bit of trouble behind you never know.

In the supporting Sprint competition Drumcove Lad rolled back the years to take Heat 3 by 2 lengths to win in 15.61. 

Daddy is so proud of Golden Crest win

Ed and Roys Nicholls's Daddy Knowsbest (Big Daddy Cool x Bridie Knowsbet) made the most of a quieter Sunday morning and took the chance to be photographed by Dave Yanez. Daddy was loving his new found fame and is rather quite proud of his win in the Dave Lawrence Golden Crest at Poole.

Daddy proves best in Golden Crest Final

Poole is fast becoming one of the kennels favourite tracks and once again we returned home to Westview with the prize, thanks to a wonderful run from Daddy Knowsbest who took the Dave Lawrence Golden Crest Final on Saturday.

Breaking quickly from trap three Daddy moved towards the rails with Bush Standard right on his side around the first bend. Daddy made the most of the running rail to run a great two bends to force himself clear of the challenge. Bush Standard chased Daddy Knowsbest all the way to the line however the three length winning margin was just reward for his superb run in the Final to take the £3,000 prize.

The 26.20 winning time was a Track Record which was a real added bonus of the night.

Golden Crest Final Video

Friday double as sunshine continues

At a sun drenched Monmore track yesterday we had a very pleasing double to continue the kennels good form.

The ever young Head Iton Mags added another win to her impressive record by taking the S5 by 3 3/4 lengths in 39.20. Our second winner came care of Farloe Thekid who took the A3 with an all the way victory in 28.67. 

Master heading to Sussex Cup after Trial Stake

Express Master laid down a marker for the upcoming Sussex Cup at Hove when following up his debut win a smooth 3 1/2 length win in Thursdays night Division 1 Trial Stake. 

Master was quicker away from traps than Sebastian Vetel on grid to take the race by the scruff of his neck and then round the bends with sheer grace to kick away from the field to record 29.70. This lad looks like he could be another major signing for the kennel who was sold off this very page. In our kennel we give everyone the opportunity to buy any type of dog to meet their own budget. 

Sadie oozes class in A1 victory

Ladie Sadie followed up her A2 victory last week when sweeping to an A1 win on Thursday at a huge 10/1. Sadie was quickly away for traps and once on the rails she flew clear of the field to show some fantastic pace to win by 1 3/4 lengths in 28.70. 

Direct ready give new owners nights of real Bliss

Lot 2 in our summer sale is Direct Bliss who looks like a ready made win machine for one looking owner.

Black dog 32.0kg

Hondo Black x Ard Blossom February 2012 pup

This fine good looking black pup reared by myself has has very limited  schooling and his first look did a 16.12 at Monmore and then his first ever 480 in his life this very young Feb 12 did a tremendous 29.19 + 20.

This pup could be anything and will give his new owners some great nights racing.

If this pup was in Ireland he would fetch 5 grand or even more.

£2,000 as always to stay in kennel. Please call if interested.

Meeting Corley Gary

I always sell brindle pups very quickly and I can see anyone who sees this lad in the flesh will snap him up in a flash.

Corley Gary

Brindle dog 31.5kg

No Booth for Gary x Farloe Passion November  2011

This super looking brindle, reared by myself and looks the real deal. Four trials at Monmore recording, 16.04, 15.98, 29.18 and 29.09. This pup will surely make open class with his blistering early pace. Like Direct Bliss if this fellow was in Ireland he would be big money.

If you haven't heard of the sire I'd suggest you look him up. No Booth for Gary's top off spring is already at 18% on Greyhound Data.

£3,000 to stay in kennel

Meet Proud Pegs Tyler

I've got three nice pups to post in coming days. However I'd like to start with this lad. He is a super looking greyhound who has a real presence about him.

Proud Pegs Tyler

Black Dog 35kg

College Causeway x Proud Pegs Gift - January 2012

This 35kg brute of a dog is bred in the purple and has the potential to go all the way. His dam has thrown top class in every litter including, Proud Berry and Proud Patsy.

This pup has only had one sprint and one 525 in his life recording 16.74 and 29.38 at Waterford.

First come first serve as always £4,000

Kennels closed on Sunday

Corley and the surrounding lanes will be hosting the local fun run on Sunday so kennels will be closed to all owners. Sorry for the inconvenience caused but we need to support the local area on their big day.

I can confirm despite the rumours I will not be running.

Back the normal the following Sunday.

Welcome back to Peter Band

I would like to welcome back Peter Band to Westview Kennels. Peter owns the amazing Ballymac Eske and had a few dogs with his a while back but has remained in contact. Peter asked me to find him an unraced dog which arrived last week.

I'd like to wish Peter and Wendy all the very best of luck with this nice pup, I'm just hoping they are not expecting another Ballymac Eske !

Loving the sunshine

Monday's tend to be the day where we struggle for some reason however we returned from this afternoons meeting with three winners.

Shades of Zeta got us going when she took advantage of a generous drop to A3. Zeta pinged from traps and stole a lead on the wide outside and then showed some super pace to go on to win by 3/4 length in 28.48.

Lynns Blackie was another dog to take advantage of a drop in grade as he took the A2 in 28.25 leading from the second the traps rose.

Finally Bawna Major recorded win 13 of his career when holding off a late challenge in the shadow of the line to take the A3 in 28.61.

Daddy set for Final Performance

Daddy Knowsbest made it back to back wins on Saturday night by taking the first Semi Final of the Dave Lawrence Golden Crest at Poole. Daddy showed some good early toe and was then then brave to force his way to clear and then to go on to win by 2 1/2 lengths in 26.59. Next weeks Final should be a real cracker. 

Grand Prix starts at Sunderland

The William Hill Gand Prix meeting started up at Sunderland last night. It's always a long journey but the racing is always high quality.

In Heat 1 of the Grand Prix recent festival winner Afewdollarsmore qualified in third place behind the highly rated Droops Xavier who took the race in 39.79. Sidelight finished in the same position in Heat in 40.32 but should come on for the experience. 

In the Classic competition Smart Bid tried to capitalise on his recent top form at Monmore. Bid was badly crowded on the second bend but still battled on well to seal a qualifying berth in 27.51. 

Ice Cream Sunday

Great to see many of our loyal owners taking advantage of the sunshine this morning by walked their dogs down the lanes around the kennels. Those who managed a walk earned themselves a relaxing ice cream. Great morning..............

Mallet signs up for Loose Change

Brian Mallet this morning agreed to purchase one of the two remaining shares in smart puppy prospect Loose Change. Thank you Brian and I's like to wish you the best of luck with him.

If you fancy snapping up the final 1/4 share in this 29.13 Enniscorthy winner then call today. 

Shiners takes advantage

Shiners Princess took advantage of a rare drop in grade last night when running out a 2 1/4 length win of the evenings A3. Shiners Princess lead from the moment the drops rose and was never headed to win in 28.71. 

Sadie is Friday star

Lady Sadie keep out great run going this afternoon by taking afternoons A3 in 28.72. Sadie out battled Rathclough Hawk in the early stages to forge a lead. Sadie then had to battle all the final two bends to keep the challengers at bay, she stayed on well to win by 3 3/4 lengths. 

Master records debut success

Express Master (Kiowa Sweet Trey x Express Mist) instantly paid back some his new owners faith when recording a polished display down at Hove.

Master was quickly away and then railed beautifully to force his way clear of the field. This lad showed some strong all round pace to take the Maiden Open by 3 1/4 lengths in 29.95. He looks a great addition to the team as we continue to press on. 

No Review Needed

Our home team of dogs are in great heart at the moment and the team showed that with some superb performances at Monmore.

Roseville Power finally broke his maiden tag when taking the A6 with a front running performance, winning by three lengths in 28.88. 

Strategic Review (pictured) needed to pull out all the stops in Heat 1 of the Ladbrokes.com 480 competition. Review dug deep off the last bend to hang on by a head in 28.25 from a fast finishing Final McCoy. 

Our standing dish of a stayer Aphrodites Touch added another S1 to his CV when leading every step of the 630 metre contest to win by 3/4 length in 38.29. 

Finally Blue Ninja took the kennel bragging rights to deny Who Thought It in the A2. Ninja coming out on top in a real battle by 3/4 in 28.78. 

Sirloin Steaks are working

The sirloin steaks appear to be definitely working ! The dogs are currently on fire and another five winners last night proved that. They are the best fed greyhounds in county mind !

Big thanks all the team who are grafting hard at the moment as we keep pushing in the Trainers Championship.

Edwards spends his Loose Change

Top owner James Edwards has snapped us a 1/4 share is the kennels latest arrival Loose Change.

'Loose Change' is a stunning dog who only an October 2011 Pup. He is by leading young sire  'Scolari Me Daddy' - who has already produced the likes of 'Lemon Pluto'. 'Loose Change' recently night lit up Enniscorthy with a simply brilliant display for a puppy having his 1st race. Drawn in trap 4 he rocketed from traps and left his field trailing behind, simply in a different class he won by a massive 19 lengths in the fastest time of the night of 29.13.

Only two shares remain at £1,750. Please call me to secure your your share.

Poole Golden Crest Double

We always enjoys our nights out at Poole and last night saw us travel down for the start of the Dave Lawrence Golden Crest competition.

Daddy Knowsbest was first to book himself in Fridays Final with a a smooth 3 1/4 length win in 26.50 after taking it up around the first bend and then kicking clear of the field. 

Joining him in Fridays Final will be Ballycowen Dave (pictured) and Tonetta Bound who made it a kennel first and second in Heat 4. Ballycowen Dave had to match strides with Youtalktomuch early on but after getting in each others way Dave went clear only to be chased hard by kennel mate Tonetta Bound who got the distance down to 1/2 length as they passed the line, Dave taking the race in 27.77.

Roll on Friday !

Trainers Championship Standings

The Trainers Championship standings look very different after the Monmore Summer Festival Finals and Derby night at Wimbledon. We as a team are very happy with our third place and we hope to build on this for the rest of the year.

Laoises First went very well in his first trial at Nottingham, recording an exciting 17.96 over the sprint distance.

Don't forget Twitter for latest kennel news

I've been trying to put some extra time into our Twitter account in recent weeks. If you are not a follower please look us up @ballymacace . Latest trial news, photos, video, kennel gossip, sporting banter is all on there. We now have over 850 followers which is fantastic !

Just the one.....

A quiet start to the week today for us at Monmore with just the one winner. 

Takemybreathaway recorded her first win since February when taking the afternoons A6 in 29.18. In fairness it was really messy race which our bitch did well to get to front where it mattered to win by a short head.