Bouncing Boys

Exocet and Strategic Review both in great form this morning after qualifying for the semi finals of the Scottish Derby at Shawfield last night

Saturday night roundup

No luck with our three runners down at Poole last night, mixed fortunes at Shawfield for our Scottish Derby team.
Strategic review qualified in 3rd behind the freakish Holdem Spy, Exocet shrugged off another poor draw by coming second to Calzaghe Jack but European King was eliminated after serious trouble at the first corner.
The Monmore 'Possie' generally ran really well with good wins coming from Droopys Delilah in the Maiden Puppy Open (28.43) as well as Curragh Jessie proving too good in her A1 (28.46)

Getting about

Its a busy Saturday around the Country on our hunt for winners, 3 taking their chance in the Scottish Derby at Shawfield, 3 runners down at Poole, 6 Open runners at Monmore as well as 4 graders....best of luck to all

Trainers Championships

As predicted we had it all to do at Sheffield last night, it was still an exciting night with the result going down to the wite, congratulations to Paul Young on winning it outright.

Smart move for Bid

Ballymac Cracker won on Friday, no winners last night but the Kirk Williams Syndicates had 3 awards given out.
Lightning Sky- Monmore Dog of the Year
Kirk Superstar and Smart Bid - 3 wins in a row.

Smart Bid was retired after last nights race he has been a great dog to train and has given myself and his owners some great nights out. He reached 3 category 1 finals, Peterborough Puppy Derby 4th, Pall Mall runner up and 3rd in the Henlow Derby Final.

Bid also won as a pup at Perry Barr in the Trainers Championship live on Sky beating the great Farloe Tango.
He will be sadly missed in the kennel but he will have a great retirement in his new home.

(All images Yan Photography)

Smart Bid and Tom

Smart Bid (T3)  beats Farloe Tango

Trainers Championship win

Smart Bid (T5) takes on alien Planet and Zoos Caprice

Blow Out!

Tom had a blow out on the way home from Monmore

Thank God Tom and the dogs are fine,its one thing after another at the minute.

Back in the Groove

The kennel had its first runners on the card after a break, we had 2 winners and 5 seconds!

Farloe Calamity and the for sale Frankies Fly were the victors, hopefully our luck has changed for the better going forward.

Team for the Champs

280 - Cape Impact

480 - Cluxtons Free

500 - Slippery Sooty

500 Bitches - Sidelight

500 Dogs - Daddy Knowsbest

500 Puppy - BallyhoeEclipse 

660 - Afew Dollarsmore

720 - Polar Prospect

Team for the Trainers Champs

I will announce later tonight, my trainers champ team for next Tuesday due to recent circumstances

They will all go without a trial, i would like to thank my owners for there support and i hope as many as them can make it at Sheffield on Tuesday.

Back in the groove

The kennels are back to normal now and we will have our first runners on the card at monmore this Thursday evening

Closed next 2 Sundays

Just another reminder that kennels will be closed visitors this Sunday as well as next Sunday (roads closed due to 1/2 marathon)

Kennel Update

Its become apparent that there have been many trainers over the past few years and dozens of sudden deaths, but only a few

Have gone to press??

And the most worrying is that how many trainers have had these deaths but not reported them, due to being scared of closure of the kennels, which will lead to financial loss, but giving no thought

on welfare and restricting the spread of this disease

This incident has deeply upset me, I've trained  hundreds of greyhound over the last ten years and only had one death(from a twisted gut) whilst in my care, i have top class facilities

And a very proud record.

With only a few cases reported in the press, i think the GBGB should make trainers and owners more aware of how common this infection in greyhounds is, and hiding these deaths is no way forward to find a cure.

This is a horrid situation I've found myself in, at no fault of myself or my staff.

I would like to thank Monmore Green and Sheffield racing office, many of 

my owners for there support and hope the report from Richard Payne ( gbgb vet)

Will help the owners to deal with the

Dogs they owned which have died.

I would like to also thank the 3, (and only 3 trainers) who have rang me to offer support, i would like to stress

I have'nt got the plague and run a very clean, top class kennel facility

The Gbgb vet only temporally closed one kennel, and i could of ran dogs in the finals at Monmore today, but i chose to due to welfare of my dogs and other trainers dogs to close for the 7 days.

Its deeply frustrating and upsetting to find out that other trainers are not happy with the GBGB allowing me to trial my dogs at Sheffield on wednesday

I would like to stress, I'm a professional trainer and would not risk my dogs or other trainers  dogs

With a possible infection.

In fact dogs come first and will always come first in my eyes, 

Not financial gain.

I will make a decision on Monday, if i will run dogs in the trainers championship

I would not like to run my dogs and have them and my staff treated like they're lepers. 

Its true what they say there will never

Be unity within greyhound trainers!!

Maybe if the GBGB report how many greyhounds are dying with this infection, Trainers might look out for each other a bit more and hopefully

With advice from vets, we can get prevent more deaths.

Regards

Chris Allsopp

Dear Chris,

Some notes about CANINE HAEMORRHAGIC PNEUMONIA (CHP).

What we know:

1. It is caused by a bacteria, usually "STREP ZOO" to give it its short name.

2. It is triggered by various stresses such as minor infections, transport and racing.

3. It is not directly linked with kennel cough, as kennels with no kennel cough can still get CHP.

4. It is rapidly fatal and early treatment is essential to effect a cure.

5. Dogs can die within 6 hrs, so they can be normal at say 11pm but be found dead at 6am.

6. Since signs appear quickly and with little warning, the first case comes as a great shock to the trainer.

7. Treatment methods have been well-tested, and most vets will know how to treat it and which antibiotic to use.

8. The key to spotting cases is taking the dogs' temperatures, and checking that they are alert and eating.

9. Normally quarantine is for 7 days, with no dogs permitted on or off the kennels quarantine and isolation blocks.

What we don't know:

A. How the disease gets into a kennel, but it is thought there are carrier dogs.

B. How the disease jumps from dog to dog with no apparent contact.

c. Why we only see 1-2 deaths even in large kennels.

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The GBGB investigates all cases of illness at a kennels which are reported, and many cases do not get into the press. Controls are put into place without much publicity, so generally the background work is not seen.

Overall there have been dozens of investigations over several years, and most are not due to CHP.

There is ongoing research by the Animal Health Trust into CHP, and the GBGB sends samples to them for testing. (Your samples went there).

In your case, you have done the correct things by reporting the cases, seeking early veterinary attention and requesting myself to attend to advise on disinfection, isolation and quarantine procedures.

I hope this helps you to answer the questions from your owners.

Kind regards

Richard

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Richard Payne MA VetMB AdvCertVPhys CertEdVPT HonFIRVAP MRCVS;
Hon. Senior Fellow, University of Liverpool School of Veterinary Science;
Lecturer in Life Sciences, University of Lincoln.

Phoenix Veterinary Services
Thurmaston, Leicester, UK.

KENNEL CLOSED

***********Kennel Announcement********
The kennels will be closed for the next few days.
We sadly had two sudden deaths in the kennel today, it was a complete shock as both dogs were in A1 condition.
The GBGB have attended the kennels to advise and we are shutting down for possibly a week, no trials or runners until we have been given the all clear.
No visitors until further notice please

Further updates will appear here

Lynn's a little Gem

Lynn's little Gem was the talk of the trial session this morning , owned by Lynn Moore, this Nov 12 black bitch, could be something really special and give our very own Ballymac Ace a perfect start to his Stud Career. 

This stunning bitch daughter of Zanfonic Oyster, recorded a 15.75 around Monmore Green today,the bitch born and bred at west view kennels, had only been in a trap 5 times prior today and looks the real deal, lets hope she gives Baz and Lynn some great nights out.

Ballymac Ace and daughter of peg litter are just starting schooling in our satellite kennel in Ireland, and good reports are also coming back. 

Kennels Closed

Just to let everyone know, the Kennels will be closed Sunday 23rd March as all the surrounding lanes are closed all morning due to the Coventry 1/2 marathon.

Larky has a big Ego

Mixed fortunes today at Monmore.
Selra Pride takes the upgrade in her stride and wins again today at 7/1
Sidelight finishes second and makes it through to Friday's bitches final
Larky Ego silences the crowd with a stunning 25/1 success in the Spring Festival Stayers heat and also runs in Friday's big final.
Proud Pegs Tyler runs his heart out to also secure a place in the 630m final alongside Larky Ego.
A few Dollarsmore is pipped by a short head to miss out on Friday, Strategic Review is run out of a place in the Dogs 480m final.

Larky Ego

Larkey Ego

A few Dollarsmore (Sandwiched)

Sidelight (Trap 2)

Very Proud

Best of luck to Chris Edwards on his new purchase from our Spring Sale....... Proud of the May

A super sale

The Spring Sale has been going great, Inch Smaller, Incitatus, Corely Student, Dixies Hope, Flandy Megry all sold, good luck to all the new owners, if anyone is still thinking of buying, please act fast.

Round Up Time

Start itup Sweep records the 15th win of his career when taking tonights A1 at Monmore. Moanteen Stella wastes no time when taking her A2 on the same card after only 2 starts...the world is her oyster.
Recent purchase from our website Flandry Megry rewards new connections immediately with a solid A4 victory.
Polar Prospect gets back on the Open race winning trail with a 660m win at Perry Barr on Friday and yet another website purchase does her new owners proud when Selra Pride wins on the BAGS earlier this week....lovely bubbly!

Start itup Sweep

Return of the Mac

Former top dog at Westview Kennels Whitefort Mac was placed 3rd yesterday at Crufts handled by owner Sandra Sears' son Sam.

He was the only junior in the breed. Mac behaved beautifully and showed his socks off to medal in the Special Racing/Lure Coursing category.... result!

Whitefort Mac Open Race winner at Coventry

Whitefort Mac placed at Crufts 2014

Spring Sale at Westview!

We have loads of greyhounds for sale on our website right now, spring bargains for everyone from raw pups to experienced Open racers.

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INCH SMALLER
Lovely Bred Oct 12 black bitch.
Head Bound x Ballyhill Hazel

Inch Smaller breeding is second to none, her dam line has thrown Central City the 35,000 euro coursing derby champion, Sidarian Jaguar, Diesel Henry and many more great greyhounds.
This stunning daughter of Head Bound (stud dog of the year) will surely make open class.
She has had very little schooling in Ireland, recording 16.64 and 16.86 prior to arriving at West View Kennels.
At Monmore Green on Tuesday in her first trial in England, and only just over a week in her new surroundings she flew round in a sprint solo,railing closer, recording a fantastic 15.91.
The trial first time around the track as well as her age (Oct 12) and breeding suggests she will make open class.
Dont miss out on the very handy bitch, strictly as always first come first serve basis.

Two  1/3 shares available @ £1250 per 1/3 share.
One 1/3 share already sold to Howard Jenkinson.

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PROUD OFTHE MAY
November 12 Black bitch
Kinloch Brae x Proud Pegs Gift.

Do you want another Proud Berry, Proud Patsy, Proud Dodge, Proud Pegs Tyler or Group One winner Tisalladream??
This is just a handful of top class greyhounds that Proud Pegs Gift has thrown, her latest and last litter to Kinloch Brae look equally exciting.

Proud ofthe May is a stunning looking bitch, she has only seen a race track twice prior to her trial at Monmore Green on Tuesday.
The breeder Paddy Pheelan who we have brought many dogs off over the years, does very little schooling with each litter and from past experiance we know how much these Proud pups come on with age.
This very young November 12' did a 16.19 at Monmore in her sprint trial on Tuesday, she will improve bundles with each run and could turn out into a real bargain.

£2,000

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INCITATUS
Fawn Dog Nov 09
Rumble Impact x Coolavanny Minor

This stunning old timer still has a year of running let in the tank, he was 3rd in the Tv Trophy final and will still pick up the odd open race and run on the
Sky Cameras in the marathon races, if you want a bit of fun with this fellow running in opens around the country, at very little cost and enjoy some good nights out.

£1,000

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DIXIES HOPE
2 races won already bargain £1,000

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Young Graders for sale -

Corley Eye Eye
Corley Wood
Corley Student
Corley Moor
£800 each ...... will stay further.

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Also 1/2 shares in Barclays Blue and Frankies Fly £1000 each
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Moanteen Stella an April 12 puppy will make open class £3000

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A busy week of trials

The kennel has a slightly different makeup this year, we have lots of young pups coming through (1/3 of our strength!) and they already showing immense potential. I feel the kennel will really come on strong in the second half of the year as they gain more experience.

Trials were extremely busy today and i'm delighted with most of the runners. The three Ballymac Ace x Zafonic Oyster pups (Breakaway Paddy, Lyns Little Gem and Corley Ace) all went very well indeed.
Recent purchase from our website Inch Taller trialled very well as did Inch Smaller who will soon be appearing on the For Sale page.

Yan

Yan visited today and took a few shots but he has plenty on his plate with the Boarding Kennels website being launched tomorrow, bad news about Coventry but we should be seeing him plenty now.

More than Proud

Here are two nice new arrivals to the kennels this week, Proud Pegs Rebel and Proud Eds Hero. Only 17 months old by Kinloch Brae out of Proud Pegs Gift.
Good luck to owners John Stanway, Steve Morgan, Wayne Pinnell and Nigel Loxton