It has been a hectic day as I sit down to write this post on the blog. The weather has taken a turn for the better with a dry spell in place and the ground starting to dry up somewhat after the recent deluges of rain. All the dogs- pups, broods, schoolers and saplings where wormed and I have the scratches to prove it!
I qualified Drumsraw Black and Drumscraw Bullet in Lifford this afternoon. Bullet won her trial in 18.38 while Black was second beated 2 lengths in 18.60, she checked very badly at the first bend and lost the guts of 10 lengths but showed plenty of pace which is encouraging.
Back home the kennels got a good wash down and a general tidy up to leave things right for the weekend when I will be busy lead training the litter of Go Wild Teddy pups.
I weighed the GWT litter when I was worming them and they are going to make a nice size. At the minute the bitches range from 44lb to 52 lb and the dogs from 52lb to 58lb. Also weighed where the pair of Alex Revenge pups that I'm rearing for Ray McGuiness, his brindle bitch would want to stop growing anytime soon as she is tipping the scales at 57lb at six and a half months!
The Boherduff Lights had there first venture outside after I gave them there puppy jabs and they seemed to enjoy themselves! It will be good to get them outside for good but I will probably wait another couple of weeks yet as I'm going to sand a paddock for them to ensure they have a dry footing.
Thursday, 13 December 2007
Friday, 7 December 2007
Ready to Rumble!
Moneyline has now qualified to race. Yesterday he won his three dog qualifying trial by 5 lengths in a smart 17.82 which puts him into N0. I'm glad he didn't go any quicker as he would have found himself in open class straight after his puppy race.
There is a 24 dog unraced stake starting next week in Lifford but it has probably come a fortnight too soon for the "Boss" as he has a belly nearly as big as my own at the minute and needs a lot more fitness work. I will get him checked over this weekend as he lost his footing on the bend and his trapping was a little tardy, although he was in the coffin box T6 which is nearly impossible to break from for some reason.
I'm still unsure of his best trap as he was outside yesterday and moved to the middle, previously he was put inside and moved out to wide, but he is still very inexperienced and this will become evident with time.
Once his fitness improves he will move up to 4 bends, which will suit him a lot better. He done all his running in the home straight yesterday and looked to be galloping stronger the further he went. The ground is currently waterlogged and galloping is not an option, the all weather gallop in Lifford is even closed the weather has been that wet.
There is a 24 dog unraced stake starting next week in Lifford but it has probably come a fortnight too soon for the "Boss" as he has a belly nearly as big as my own at the minute and needs a lot more fitness work. I will get him checked over this weekend as he lost his footing on the bend and his trapping was a little tardy, although he was in the coffin box T6 which is nearly impossible to break from for some reason.
I'm still unsure of his best trap as he was outside yesterday and moved to the middle, previously he was put inside and moved out to wide, but he is still very inexperienced and this will become evident with time.
Once his fitness improves he will move up to 4 bends, which will suit him a lot better. He done all his running in the home straight yesterday and looked to be galloping stronger the further he went. The ground is currently waterlogged and galloping is not an option, the all weather gallop in Lifford is even closed the weather has been that wet.
Schooling update
I took both Bullet and Black to Lifford on Wednesday for another schooling trial. Both impressed and where well inside qualifying time. I will give Bullet a public trial next week to qualify her and then put some work into her to see what the future holds for her.
Drumscraw Black will be leaving us next week for her new home in England where she will race around Crayford. Her schooling is now complete and although she is still a little puppyish she should take a racing career in her stride. I will follow her progress with great interest.
Drumscraw Black will be leaving us next week for her new home in England where she will race around Crayford. Her schooling is now complete and although she is still a little puppyish she should take a racing career in her stride. I will follow her progress with great interest.
Sunday, 2 December 2007
Saturday Schooling
I took 3 dogs to Joe Hurleys Schooling track in Gulladuff on Saturday morning and all pleased. The two pups where a mile inside grading time and the Premier Fantasay dog really impressed. Another spin next week and then a qualifying trial will be the next step.
I was very impressed with the condition Joe had the track in. We have had heavy rain all week, monsoon like at times, and although the track was running slow it was neither sloppy or too soft.
I was very impressed with the condition Joe had the track in. We have had heavy rain all week, monsoon like at times, and although the track was running slow it was neither sloppy or too soft.
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