Sooty and the Kid are Monmore stars

Start Itup Sooty recorded his 10th career win yesterday afternoon when taking a tough looking A2 at Monmore. Sooty was quickly away from traps and cornered into a good looking lead. However Sooty had to stay on well to fight off the late challenge of hot favourite River Slaney to win by a neck in 28.86. 

Karaoke Kid notched the £500 Owners Series Final when getting up in the final strides of the races to win by a neck in 39.23. 

Warrior on the charge

The improving Ballymac Warrior took another step up the ladder of open racing last night when running out an impressive 2 3/4 length winner in last nights Division 2 open at Monmore. Warrior was quickly away from traps and wasn't troubled in a clear passage in 28.33. 

Corley Royal recorded his first win when taking the evenings A4. Royal over came first bend crowding to win by a length in 29.13. 

Dollars hits the Bank again

Afew Dollarsmore made it two wins from three starts at Coventry last night when taking the Stayers Open over 672 metres. Dollars stormed to the front of the field at the third bend and then go on to win by a comfortable 3 3/4 lengths in 41.93. 

Julie heading to Christmas Party

Racing Post Greyhound TV presenter Julie Collier will be at the kennels on 15th December our Christmas Owners Party. She will be interviewing owners, staff and Santa himself and no doubt staying for a few festive drinks. So make sure  you are all looking your best for the big morning of the year.

Oh Delilah

Droopys Delilah overcame being badly baulked on the first corner in todays A4 to record her maiden win at Monmore for us. Once coming out of the first bend she travelled sweetly throughout the race and to get her head down where it mattered most to win by a head in 29.93. 

Christmas Owners Morning Date Confirmed

Our now famous Christmas Owners morning will take place on the morning of Sunday 15th December. All owners new and old are all welcome for hot foot, drinks, raffle and plenty more. Its a great chance to interact with the other owners and celebrate what has been another great year for the kennel.

Will look forward to seeing to all that morning.

Dixies Craft leads us to 4 Star Performance

Dixies Craft (pictured) led us to a superb night at Monmore last night. Dixies Craft opened our account when taking the first race on the card, an A2, in 28.85. Ferndale Dollar then sprung a 6/1 surprise in the A4 getting up on the line to win in 29.20. The consistent Farloe TheKid made use of his early pace once more to take the second A2 with an all the way victory in 28.86. The stunning blue dog Baileys Quest made it a night to remember when taking yet another A2 with a 3 lengths win in 28.72. 

BAGS Championship Double

There was a couple of real eye catching performances at Monmore on Friday afternoon in the BAGS Championships.

After a couple of runs when getting badly baulked, Proud Pegs Tyler got a clear run after a fast start and romped to a huge 8 3/4 length win in 28.18. 

This was then followed up by the inform Gaelic Hawk taking the second Standard race by a hard fought short head. Hawk overcame early first bend crowded to show a superb turn of pace to win by a short head in 28.54. 

Thursday double at the Green

Shiners Princess (pictured) has been a super consistent bitch to train throughout her career and she added yet another win to her impressive record last night when taking the evenings A3 in 28.85. 

Young improving bitch Mikes Budgie recorded her second win when taking the S2 event over 630 metres by an impressive 2 3/4 lengths in 38.74. 

Nottingham Betfred Photos - Steve Nash

 Cluxtons Free

 Daddy Knowsbest - Presentation

Daddy Knowsbest - Action

Steve Nash kindly forwarded these great photos from Nottingham last night. 

Exocet fails to fire in Eclipse Final

Mixed fortunes for us at Nottingham last night. Sadly Exocet left his trapping at home so missed out in Final of the Betfred Eclipse as once behind on the first corner he had an impossible task. Disppointment for connections now in successive finals but lets hope we can final another Final for him before the year is out.

Daddy Knowsbest put in a wonderful run on his comeback to take Betfred Double Delight 480 Trophy when pinging from traps to lead all the way and then hold on when a late challenge came to win by 2 lengths in 28.67. He will now head to Poole on Tuesday where he holds the track record.

Cluxtons Free added another win to his amazing CV when taking the Sprint Trophy in 17.67 by 3/4 length. 

Bolting in at Notts

Two winners for the team at Nottingham last night to keep us in touch which the Trainers Championship.

It was great see Ronaldo's Bolt win his first race when he took Heat 1 of the Maiden competition, winning by 3/4 length in 30.07. Luminous Walk then threw his hat into the ring for a crack at the National Sprint when taking the Sprint open in 17.99.

This was our 150th and 151st open race winners of the years. A great credit to how hard to all the team have worked.

Ella's owners almost decided

I'd like to welcome Jeff and Hayley Thomas who have bought a 1/4 share in Ella's Undecided. Peter Symonds and Will Adamson both also have a 1/4 share leaving just one share left at £1,250 in this very talented youngster. Please call if interested.

Big Steve set for TV Debut

Big Steve Masters will be featuring on Racing Post Greyhound TV tonight. The programme starts at 6.15pm so make sure you tweet the show and let him know how he is doing.

Steve also has some big news to reveal about the kennel for 2014.

Impact on the Crayford charge

Cape Impact contained his great run of recent form when romping to a 2 3/4 length win in the Sprint Open at Crayford. Local supporters sent him off a warm 6/4 favourite and he duly delivered in 23.49. 

It's on a Hatrick for Cracker

Ballymac Cracker made it three straight wins at Monmore this afternoon. Cracker had to concede the early pace but way always in a challenging position. Off the last bend she kicked hard to seal a fantastic hatrick of wins in 29.03 for a short head. 

Change leads a five star night

Five winners on a Thursday night gave us all a big boost going into a busy few days.

Minnies Botanist got the ball rolling when recording her first win in the A3. Staying on very sweetly to take the race in 29.38. Then litter sister Minnies Bolbina recorded the same feat when taking advantage of a drop to A5 to win in 29.23. 

Start Itup Sooty made it four wins from his last six races to take a competitive looking A2 by two lengths in 28.89. 

Loose Change then lost his maiden tag in open race company to take the Ladbrokes.com 480 maiden, Change had to over come crowding throughout the race but stuck to his task well to win by 1/2 length in 29.03. 

Finally Ballymac Warrior ended a fantastic night for kennel when taking the A1 in great style. Breaking well then leading all the way to win in 28.61. 

Only way is Essex

Pending how Exocet comes out of the Eclipse at Nottingham but we could well head to Romford for the Coral Essex Vase.

Exocet really enjoys his racing and seems to take well to plenty of trips to the track. His natural speed could be a real tool at Romford and he has some top class form over 575 metres already when racing in Ireland. 

Don't be surpassed if he makes the entries along side our super bitch Sidelight.

Dogs heading all over

It's not worth me saying its a big few days for kennels as I've been saying that for months now.

Tonight we will be double handed in Monmore Sprint Open with the inform Phoenix Bolt and Conors Legend whilst Loose Change and Start Itup Sweep will represent us in the 480 Maiden.

Tomorrow is the Semi Finals of the Betfred Eclipse at Nottingham in which Slippery Sooty and Exocet both represent us. 

On Saturday it will be a long trip to Crayford as they host a good stayers race ideal for Boherna Bridge and Cape Impact will run in the Sprint.

Dollars in the money

Afew Dollarsmore got back to winning ways at Coventry last night at Coventry.

Dollars took the Boylesports Stayers Trophy (Division 2) by staying in touch early on over the 672 metres and then forcing his way clear off the 6th bend. He needed to fight off a late challenge Droopys Perugi to win by 1/2 length in 42.10. 

Ballymac Ace x Daughter of Peg Pups

Dave Yanez was on hand this morning to take some photos of one of Ballymac Ace's first litters. As you know Daughter of Peg was an outstanding bitch when also racing here. The pups will be posted for sale very soon.

It's a Cracker

Ballymac Cracker didn't let a two grade hike stop her last night at Monmore.

Cracker romped to a huge six length win to win in 28.25. Cracker bounced out of the traps again from her wide position and was never headed in the A4 contest. 

Gaelic Hawk - 550 Maiden Open Video - Henlow Greyhound Stadium

Video showing Gaelic Hawks recent win at Henlow.

Exocet sets Eclipse standard

As the team were recording a hatrick of winners at Romford the team also headed to the East Midlands to start a campaign for the Eclipse.

In Heat 1 Exocet didn't have everything his own way as the early pace was made by Mileheight Alba. Exocet stuck close to the leader then powered off the final bend to win by 2 lengths in 29.68. 

Joining Exocet in the Semi Finals will be Slippery Sooty who snatched the third qualifying spot in Heat 2 in 30.17. 

The Semi Finals will take place next Friday of which 2 from each race will qualify for the £8,000 Final. 

Sidelight shines in spotlight

As hoped, Sidelight delivered one of her fine running displays at Romford last night in the Final of the Coral on TV Stayers. Sidelight was quickly away from traps and once on the rails she was always going to prove difficult to pass. The Mark Wallis trained Reel Trickyone chased her down hard but couldn't get within the one length winning margin. The winning time was 35.55.

On the supporting card Creamery Empire recorded his second win for the kennel in the Maiden Stayers in 35.91. Empire really needed to dig deep to win by a neck. 

Boherna Bridge then showed once again what a super dog he is when winning the marathon over 750 metres. Bridge overcame a real rough race to prevail in 47.78 by 1/2 length. 

Impact on target

Cape Impact made it back to back open race wins last night when scoring over 210 metres at Monmore. Impact was always in front rank and once clear of the 2nd bend trouble went on to score by 2 3/4 lengths in 12.94. 

Ella's Landed

The very promising Irish puppy Ella's Undecided landed at Westview Kennels this morning. 3 shares are left in this lovely bitch puppy. 

Anyone is welcome to see her at kennels if interested. First come, first served as always. £1,250 per share.

Destination Eclipse for Exocet

Our Kent Derby winner, Exocet, who was dealt a very rough deal at Hove will return to action at Nottingham on Friday in the £8,000 Betfred Eclipse. Exocet has been installed as the 5/1 joint favourite.

Exocet will be joined by Slippery Sooty, Borna Trump and Five Alley Queen. 

Warm welcome to new owners

I'd like to offer a warm Westview Kennel welcome to Alan Newitt and Jeff Thomas.

Alan has purchased Borna Helena who you should all be hearing a lot of in the coming months whilst Jeff was first off the mark to snap up a share of our latest Irish import Ellas Undecided.

Good luck chaps !

Sidelight back on song at Romford

Sidelight returned to winning ways last night with a superb performance at Romford.

Running in Heat 1 of the Coral on TV Stayers race, Sidelight was always in charge as soon as the traps had risen. Showing great early pace and clear the pace and then go on to win by 1/2 length in 35.88. 

On the downside Sidelight has drawn a shocking trap 5 in Fridays Final.

Quest for winners

After last nights disappointment it was great to get back among the winners at Monmore this afternoon.

Baileys Quest has been an expensive dog to follow since his arrival in England so I hope connections took advantage of his huge odds of 10/1 when taking the A2 in 28.84 by 3/4 length. This lad deserves a change of luck so lets hope this was the start of it.

Local punters sent Ballymac Cracker off a warm 7/4 favourite to win the A6 and were rewarded when she recorded a smooth 1 1/2 win in 28.98. 

Start Itup Sooty added another win to his growing record when he took the A3 in 28.79. Sooty over came early race traffic problems to get up where it mattered most to win by a neck.

GTA Trainers Championship

For those of who don't follow us on Twitter (@ballymacace) we are currently joint second in the Trainers Championship with Paul Young. Charlie Lister is now looking like the firm favourite however we will all be fighting until the very end.

Autumn Sale Offers

I will be updating the Sale page very shortly but as always I'm going to post the very latest offers on the blog first.

Ellas Undecided - White/Blue Bitch - August 2012 - Moes Tavern x Ickledo Miranda

Last week I watched several of them being put through their paces at one of Irelands toughest tracks Clonmel. It was a wet windy night and the track was definitely on the slow side.One young potential top class act that caught my eye is only barely 14 months old baby. An August 2012 whelp showed some serious all round pace for one so young. Having only qualified last week in a super fast 29.16 at Limerick(her identity card was only issued last week the day of the trial!(qualifying time is 30.40) in her very 1st 525 yards, it was obvious that she had huge potential.

I asked the current owner to trial her at Clonmel last night and she did not disappoint. A big white and blue bitch she rocketed from traps to win by over 8 lengths in a tremendous winning time of 29.15. What also attracted me to this young pup is that her dam line breeding is the very same as our own 'Pots and Pans' who in my belief was going to be one of the best bitches in the UK until she got injured. This was only this pups 2nd ever 525 yards and make no mistake all she can do is improve greatly. If this pup was with one of the major breeding establishments in Ireland she would be costing well into the five figures such is the potential she has already shown.

However  I have struck a deal with the current owner and she will cost no where near the five figures bracket. He had several enquiries after she qualified last week from leading owners and trainers here in Ireland and the UK as pups of her age and potential are  a rare commodity at the minute.

With natural improvement and more schooling it is our belief that she will go on to win countless of major opens. Ideal for next years Midland Puppy Derby. Remember she can run in puppy class until next August 2014.

Price £5,000 out right or will syndicate 4 shares at £1,250

I can also announce Mikes Budgie reduced to £800 and Flandy Megry reduced to £1,500 from £2,000. 

Please call imediately if interested.

Fireworks leads to disaster

Last night Henlow Derby Final was ruined by a local protester by setting off fireworks as the dogs paraded for the big race. I'd like to congratulate the connections of Shaneboy Spencer who was a deserving winner. Smart Bid's third was a great achievement but I do really feel for the dogs and connections. 

On the supporting card Gaelic Hawk recorded his first open race success when taking the 550 maiden with a superb all round performance. Taking the race by 3 1/2 lengths in 33.74. 

Treble handed in Henlow Final

Tonight we travel to Henlow for their RPGTV Derby with three runners. You couldn't rule out any of our three runners, as all are very capable pending how the race is run. Shaneboy Spencer is very much the one to beat and we certainly not want to see him leading coming out of the first bend or our task will be even more difficult. Good luck to the connections of Cluxtons Free, Smart Bid and Strategic Review.

On the supporting card Gaelic Hawk goes in the 550 maiden and Incitatus goes in the Stayers.

Don't forget you can watch all the action on Racing Post Greyhound TV from 6.15pm. 

Girl delivers S1 win

Goa Girl delivered her 15th career win from 64 races last night at Monmore.

Girl had to concede the early lead to Afrikaans but was always closely positioned. However Girl kicked hard off the third bend to go clear and then to go on to win the S1 contest by 1 3/4 in 38.37. 

A bit of Aussie bashing

Me and John Pearman leading greyhound supplier at Twickenham today to watch England v Australia #engvaus #rugby

Perry Barr Impact

Cape Impact (pictured) added to our Trainers Championship score last night when winning at the local Perry Barr.

Cape Impact took the Division 1 Sprint when over coming first bend crowding but then stormed up the running rail to win by a hard fought neck in 16.30. 

Princess shines on gloomy Friday

Shiners Princess returned to winning ways at Monmore yesterday when taking the A4. Quickly into her stride, she showed good all round pace to win by 1 1/4 length in 29.13. 

This win was the 15th of her career from 70 starts, a super bitch to have in the kennel.

Halloween Race Night images

 George and Paul

 Keith

 Paul

Proud Barney

Friend of the kennel Dave Yanez was on hand last night and catch a few of team in action at Monmore. Stunning images as always. We are all very grateful.