Woodie on song

Head Iton Woodie (pictured) proved to be our only winner on a tough night at Monmore. Woodie took the S2 with an impressive three length win in 39.07. This was Woodie's first win at Monmore and fingers crossed it will be first of many.

Road closures on Sunday

Its the Coventry Half Marathon on Sunday morning. Just a warning to owners that a numbers of roads will be closed close to kennels.

Glass of Merlot anyone ?

As promised we at Westview Kennels continue to try to find the best possible young talent emerging. Naturally we have to be quick off the mark as young pups are quickly snapped up after making very promising debut wins. It is a hard task, as we have to try and strike deals that represent value for money. Some pups emerge and their connections are simply looking for way over the odds.

However thanks to our 'main man' in Ireland who is very highly regarded and extremely well connected we continue to be a step ahead of the rest of the pack when it comes to landing new talent at sensible money.

Another young pup that we have struck a deal on is Solid Merlot.

This black April 2010 whelp is by Royal Impact x Solid Demon. Royal Impact has already produced such flying machines as Ten Large Down, Honey Trampas, Lenson Bolt, etc.

Solid Merlot was drawn trap 6, rocketing away she was never headed she left her field chasing shadows and cruised home in the style of a high class act to win by 7 lengths in 29.10. A fantastic run for one so young.

A hugely promising run by this young puppy who will easily improve once she gets age and experience, she will definitely do near a 28.80 run at least.

To give you a guide on this run the likes of  Southern Dooey & Barntick Cove both started their careers at Limerick before we struck deals to bring them to Westview Kennels.

In Dooeys 1st race at Limerick she only recorded a 29.46 - some 5 lengths slower than Solid Merlot & Cove recorded a 29.45 - also 5 lengths slower. Both of these above bitches only both won their open races last night at Romford.

Solid Merlot will follow in their foot steps, she has great early pace and she stays the 480 metres strongly.

She will be aimed at all the major puppy competitions including the Midland Puppy Derby at Monmore as well as the Trafalgar Puppy Cup.

As per usual she will be sold on a 1st come 1st served basis - please contact me further to discuss in more detail this highly exciting puppy. The bitch is priced at £3,500.

Girls night out at Romford

Romford is a great track and always hold some interesting competitions. Its a shame it not a bit more local. Last night they staged the Coral on TV Bitches Trophy which we sent two contenders. Barntick Cove took Heat 1 in 24.73 when  taking advantage from the Trap 1. Southern Dooey made it a night to remember when she took Heat 3 with a hard fought victory in 24.69. 

Drumcove Cove lad finished a strong second at Nottingham and he will plenty more opportunities.

Albistons expand Skyline team

The well bred pup I posted the other night was sold within minutes of being posted once again. Loyal owners Chris and Steve Albiston were fastest off the mark to agree terms for the puppy with serious raw ability. He will be renamed Skyline ______ in due course. I'd to wish the lads the best of luck with their new recruit.  


Please remember to keep checking our Facebook and website daily for the very latest dogs for sale.

A night to celebrate

Two winners for team at Monmore last night. The home reared Yorkshire Lady (pictured) won her first Open Race for owners Mr and Mrs Torrie who were celebrating their wedding anniversary last night. Lady took the Division 2 630 race in 30.00 by 2 1/2 lengths. 


Thomas Kelly also had a great night as he had brought down his parents from Scotland to see Bolt Ya Rocket take the 480 Open. Rocket was sent off a warm 4/5 favourite but other that a traffic problem on the first corner he led all the way to win in 28.46. Thomas's daughter Fifi collecting the trophy looking very proud.


It was nice to see families having a good night out at the dogs and enjoying this wonderful sport.

Westview agree terms with Irish connections

I've managed to clinch a top deal this evening for the kennel. This beautifully bred dog who is  16 months old pup (May 2010)has shown to date that he has the 'raw' potential to become a major open racer.

By Ballymac Ruso x Lady Freckles - (full sister to "Freedom Emma" - English Oaks winner)

Schooling at Clonmel track - this am - he won his 2 dog trial against his litter brother. Showing tremendous early he won by 4 lengths in an excellent time of 16.51 for the 300 yards. That was only his 3rd time in traps to date.

His sire "Ballymac Ruso" - was a complete champion - English and Irish Derby finalist, the Olympic winner and broke track record Monmore 27.79.

This pups dam "Lady Freckles" - is a full sister to English oaks winner - Freedom Emma. Lady Freckles has already produced the likes of Alythia - 29.00 at Galway; "Positivity" - 28.91 at Tralee.

With more schooling and age all this raw pup can do is improve  and we have bought him early on the promise he has already shown before he gets too 'dear' in price.

To give you a guide of how good his run his Express Shuttle (2011 Blue Riband winner - 2011 Midland Puppy Derby runner up) schooled at Clonmel and his best time for the 300 yards was  16.53. Shuttle was sold for 5 figures.

We pride ourseleves on trying to find value for money and this raw pup will cost no where near that. If you would like to own this young pup please contact me quickly as at the price he is - he will be sold very quickly.