The first runner from the maiden litter that was bred at our new kennels in Drumscraw made his debut on Monday night past in Limerick. I can confidently say that you will be hearing a lot more about this lad. A bang railer with explosive early pace he left the traps with great authority and every post he went he was further clear before stopping the clock in a sensational 16.11. This is the fastest ever debut by a dog in Limerick, indeed he is the now the fastest ever pup over two bends in Limerick.
I spoke to Ger after the race and he was delighted. Large offers will be on the table for this lad but he will be kept for a while and schooled out, he hasn't been in the traps 10 times yet! Four bends wont be a problem for him which should make him a serious player in all the puppy competitions if he improves as a 16 month old pup should.
Exciting times ahead and a great boost for the staff here to see our hard work producing the results. I still have a dog pup from the litter for an English client who is being schooled at the minute. Very little has been done with him to date due to the kennel cough that is doing the rounds but we are hopeful he has the same ability as his brother.
http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1520896
Wednesday, 15 October 2008
A long awaited arrival
On the 16th of September at 1.35pm our beautiful baby daughter arrived. Sarah and Colette are now well settled in back in Drumscraw and everyone is doing fantastically well. Sarah was so excited about coming out that she arrived a few weeks ahead of schedule and weighed a very healthy 6lb 14. Many thanks to the staff at the Erne Hospital in Enniskillen who treated us all with great kindness and professionalism. But I owe the biggest thanks to Colette for the wonderful daughter she has delivered. That's kennel hand number one sorted out!
Duneden Grover AKA See You
http://www.greyhound-data.com/db.php?i=1492431&time=1224085291
This lad, like his sister has come good of late. He won a nice stake final on the Friends of Africa Benefit Meeting night in Lifford recently, having won the semi final and first round on route to the final. He is now open class and will have to play with the big boys but he is more than capable of doing that after a short break to get over a few sore spots.
http://www.greyhound-data.com/play.htm?video=/video2/IE/LFD/2008/LFD-2008-09-19-HT07.mp4&name=THE ARMAGH FRIENDS OF AFRICA S1 350 Round 1
http://www.greyhound-data.com/play.htm?video=/video2/IE/LFD/2008/LFD-2008-09-26-HT06.mp4&name=THE ARMAGH FRIENDS OF AFRICA S1 350 Semi-Final
http://www.greyhound-data.com/play.htm?video=/video2/IE/LFD/2008/LFD-2008-10-05-HT01.mp4&name=THE ARMAGH FRIENDS OF AFRICA S1 350 Final
I think this can now be classified as a successful litter. The next litter ex Maureens Angel are now schooling. There are two in particular who are catching the eye and will be at least as good as their half brothers and sisters.
This lad, like his sister has come good of late. He won a nice stake final on the Friends of Africa Benefit Meeting night in Lifford recently, having won the semi final and first round on route to the final. He is now open class and will have to play with the big boys but he is more than capable of doing that after a short break to get over a few sore spots.
http://www.greyhound-data.com/play.htm?video=/video2/IE/LFD/2008/LFD-2008-09-19-HT07.mp4&name=THE ARMAGH FRIENDS OF AFRICA S1 350 Round 1
http://www.greyhound-data.com/play.htm?video=/video2/IE/LFD/2008/LFD-2008-09-26-HT06.mp4&name=THE ARMAGH FRIENDS OF AFRICA S1 350 Semi-Final
http://www.greyhound-data.com/play.htm?video=/video2/IE/LFD/2008/LFD-2008-10-05-HT01.mp4&name=THE ARMAGH FRIENDS OF AFRICA S1 350 Final
I think this can now be classified as a successful litter. The next litter ex Maureens Angel are now schooling. There are two in particular who are catching the eye and will be at least as good as their half brothers and sisters.
Saturday, 23 August 2008
Turn Out Yard
The turn out yard that we put in during the spring has worked very well. It has kept the kennels cleaner and the dogs seem to appreciate it. They are turned out 5 times a day from 7am to 10pm. The concrete surface has left it easily kept as it can be powerwashed every week.
The double kennels open directly onto it via the sliding hatches in the picture which are perfect for saplings being kenneled for the first time as they can come in and out as they please and the double kennels are actually big enough to easily accommodate 3 dogs.
Its also very handy to bring a litter of pups into for working with as its a small space without being to confined for them.
Video Uploaded
The video of the bitches race is now online and makes for good viewing. It was never in doubt from the rise of the lids.
http://www.greyhound-data.com/play.htm?video=/video/IE/LFD/2008/LFD-2008-08-02-HT04.flv&name=THE LIFFORD A6/A7 525
Its very pleasing to see our hard come to fruition.
http://www.greyhound-data.com/play.htm?video=/video/IE/LFD/2008/LFD-2008-08-02-HT04.flv&name=THE LIFFORD A6/A7 525
Its very pleasing to see our hard come to fruition.
Friday, 8 August 2008
Drumscraw Bullet
Bullet is just coming right after her season and has had a couple of gallops to trim the excess weight that she was carrying. I had intended to qualify her on Thursday past but she was off colour that morning and will be confined to the sick bay for a few days.
Near Home Almost
After the best part of 30 months this lady raised the flag in the style we knew she was capable of last Saturday night in Lifford. http://www.igb.ie/Trainers-Landing/Results/view-results/?track=LFD&date=02-Aug-2008&racenumber=4 Some of the money that went astray on her in HX was taken back of those nasty bookmakers, she split her web that night. I think this girl has a bright enough future ahead as she is coming to her prime.
I can only hope her brother comes sound as he has a good couple of lengths up his sleeve over her. We will know the answer to that question soon enough. Boss has been swimming for the last 3 weeks and has had a couple of spins up the gallop this week. A handslip is the next step and will probably happen towards the tail end of next week, fingers crossed.
I can only hope her brother comes sound as he has a good couple of lengths up his sleeve over her. We will know the answer to that question soon enough. Boss has been swimming for the last 3 weeks and has had a couple of spins up the gallop this week. A handslip is the next step and will probably happen towards the tail end of next week, fingers crossed.
Relations Prospering
It took a lot of research and legwork before I could assemble my new team of broods at Drumscraw. It will take a few years before I can be sure if I choose well but the early signs are good and the blood relations of my broods have been excelling of late on the track.
Mineola Di
Her two brothers, Farloe Reason and Ninja Jamie are raced very sparingly by the maestro Charlie Lister. He is as they say a man with a plan. Both have tasted group success this year and I feel will have a massive say in next years classics. Big sister Farloe Mirror also won a group race recently, the prestigious Brighton Belle.
Half brothers Fear Zafonic and Farloe Merlin have also been making the news. To put it simply "Zafonic" is the best pup in the UK and if he stays sound will win a classic next year. That's a bold statement but he has the ability and when fully mature will be a serious dog. He has already won the Group 2 Graphite Puppy Derby at Walthamstow beating two big profile Westmead dogs on route. His times for a pup are unheralded, 2838 for a pup around the Stow is crazy fast. "Merlin" has been a little less high profile but none the less is proving himself to be a very useful dog in his own right. A Group 3 winner at Stainforth he is being aimed at the big puppy stake which starts next Monday in Nottingham. He should go well as he has won his last two races there in very useful times.
Very interestingly for me, a full sister of the dam of Di, Farloe Reserve, has a litter to Hondo Black which have just commenced their racing career. If mine turn out like this then I will be a very happy camper. Farloe Tico already holds a track record at 20 months of age and is also now with Lister, a runner in the Nottingham Puppy Classic as well. I think he will be very special over 6 bends, although could be a little short of early pace for classics over 4 bends. Sadly a brother of "Tico", Farloe Cyclone suffered a nasty injury when grading in around Oxford, according to local reports he was every bit as promising as his brother. It looks like a litter to follow, especially over longer distances.
Blue Amarillo
Belle's immediate blood relations are nearing the end of their racing careers but it appears there is a kick left in them yet as her sister, star bitch Handy Princess, ran a great race to finish an unlucky second in the final of the Youghal Oaks last Friday night. Half Brother Firshill Boy qualified for the second round of the Irish Derby last night when finishing second. He is a little short of the class required for a Derby winner but I wouldn't be surprised to see him going a few rounds, he did already reach a Group 1 final this year.
Line of Fire finished a disappointing last in the Classic St Ledger final at Limerick a while back and appears to have lost a few lengths through injury. It will be interesting to see if they retire him and try him at stud, although I wouldn't put it past Owen McKenna rekindling the old spark in the dog.
Half sister Cleenas Lady continues to defy her advancing years and was very unlucky in the Seniors Derby Final at Peterborough last month. She was odds on after winning her heat and semi-final but a big bump at the first bend ended her chance over a trip slightly short of her preferred distance.
Belle's first litter to Boherduff Light are now 10 months old. In another 5/6 weeks they will be brought into the schooling kennel. They have already had one spin up the gallop and I'm satisfied with what they are showing so far. Their sire is doing himself no harm of late and I will definitely be returning with a bitch to him next year.
Droopys Rosari
Sparky is now well settled into her new home at Drumscraw. We called her Sparky because she is a real live wire, original I know. It has been an exciting time of late for her littermates and half brothers and sisters. Full brother Droopys Carvalho won the Group 1 Sussex Cup at Hove last month, undefeated and beating some top dogs along the way including Ballymac Under and Barnfield On Air. It will be interesting to see what he is aimed at next as I think a big galloping 4 bend trip is perfect for him but he could really clean up over the shorter 6 bend trips with his electric early pace.
Litter brother London Walter is a pup going places. He has a 50% strike rate, all in open class, and was a little unlucky this past week in the final of the Group 1 Puppy Derby at Wimbledon when his chances where wrecked by a first bend bump, taking nothing away from a very worthy winner. I hope they campaign him sensibly as he will need a little more time before he is able to see out a strong 4 bend trip.
Sparky's illustrious three quarter brother Si Senor has been retired to stud. He will stand with Christine at Merefield Stud. I think he will be well supported and stands a good chance of proving himself at stud.
Of particular interest to me is that the first two half sisters of Sparky to be bred have both produced useful pups. Droopys Cheala has thrown a very useful litter to Yeah Man. A few of these are racing around Lifford where I have seen them in the flesh. Whilst lacking a little pace to the bend they have huge motors and are very pacey dogs. Droopys Betty has a litter on the ground to Kewell and the first two to run have both raised the flag in pretty good times for Novices around Newbridge so exciting times lay ahead.
I have been doing a little research into what sire would suit Sparky best and I'm swayed towards Boherduff Light at present but that could change over the course of the next 6 months or so as I don't intend mating her till next spring at the earliest.
Mineola Di
Her two brothers, Farloe Reason and Ninja Jamie are raced very sparingly by the maestro Charlie Lister. He is as they say a man with a plan. Both have tasted group success this year and I feel will have a massive say in next years classics. Big sister Farloe Mirror also won a group race recently, the prestigious Brighton Belle.
Half brothers Fear Zafonic and Farloe Merlin have also been making the news. To put it simply "Zafonic" is the best pup in the UK and if he stays sound will win a classic next year. That's a bold statement but he has the ability and when fully mature will be a serious dog. He has already won the Group 2 Graphite Puppy Derby at Walthamstow beating two big profile Westmead dogs on route. His times for a pup are unheralded, 2838 for a pup around the Stow is crazy fast. "Merlin" has been a little less high profile but none the less is proving himself to be a very useful dog in his own right. A Group 3 winner at Stainforth he is being aimed at the big puppy stake which starts next Monday in Nottingham. He should go well as he has won his last two races there in very useful times.
Very interestingly for me, a full sister of the dam of Di, Farloe Reserve, has a litter to Hondo Black which have just commenced their racing career. If mine turn out like this then I will be a very happy camper. Farloe Tico already holds a track record at 20 months of age and is also now with Lister, a runner in the Nottingham Puppy Classic as well. I think he will be very special over 6 bends, although could be a little short of early pace for classics over 4 bends. Sadly a brother of "Tico", Farloe Cyclone suffered a nasty injury when grading in around Oxford, according to local reports he was every bit as promising as his brother. It looks like a litter to follow, especially over longer distances.
Blue Amarillo
Belle's immediate blood relations are nearing the end of their racing careers but it appears there is a kick left in them yet as her sister, star bitch Handy Princess, ran a great race to finish an unlucky second in the final of the Youghal Oaks last Friday night. Half Brother Firshill Boy qualified for the second round of the Irish Derby last night when finishing second. He is a little short of the class required for a Derby winner but I wouldn't be surprised to see him going a few rounds, he did already reach a Group 1 final this year.
Line of Fire finished a disappointing last in the Classic St Ledger final at Limerick a while back and appears to have lost a few lengths through injury. It will be interesting to see if they retire him and try him at stud, although I wouldn't put it past Owen McKenna rekindling the old spark in the dog.
Half sister Cleenas Lady continues to defy her advancing years and was very unlucky in the Seniors Derby Final at Peterborough last month. She was odds on after winning her heat and semi-final but a big bump at the first bend ended her chance over a trip slightly short of her preferred distance.
Belle's first litter to Boherduff Light are now 10 months old. In another 5/6 weeks they will be brought into the schooling kennel. They have already had one spin up the gallop and I'm satisfied with what they are showing so far. Their sire is doing himself no harm of late and I will definitely be returning with a bitch to him next year.
Droopys Rosari
Sparky is now well settled into her new home at Drumscraw. We called her Sparky because she is a real live wire, original I know. It has been an exciting time of late for her littermates and half brothers and sisters. Full brother Droopys Carvalho won the Group 1 Sussex Cup at Hove last month, undefeated and beating some top dogs along the way including Ballymac Under and Barnfield On Air. It will be interesting to see what he is aimed at next as I think a big galloping 4 bend trip is perfect for him but he could really clean up over the shorter 6 bend trips with his electric early pace.
Litter brother London Walter is a pup going places. He has a 50% strike rate, all in open class, and was a little unlucky this past week in the final of the Group 1 Puppy Derby at Wimbledon when his chances where wrecked by a first bend bump, taking nothing away from a very worthy winner. I hope they campaign him sensibly as he will need a little more time before he is able to see out a strong 4 bend trip.
Sparky's illustrious three quarter brother Si Senor has been retired to stud. He will stand with Christine at Merefield Stud. I think he will be well supported and stands a good chance of proving himself at stud.
Of particular interest to me is that the first two half sisters of Sparky to be bred have both produced useful pups. Droopys Cheala has thrown a very useful litter to Yeah Man. A few of these are racing around Lifford where I have seen them in the flesh. Whilst lacking a little pace to the bend they have huge motors and are very pacey dogs. Droopys Betty has a litter on the ground to Kewell and the first two to run have both raised the flag in pretty good times for Novices around Newbridge so exciting times lay ahead.
I have been doing a little research into what sire would suit Sparky best and I'm swayed towards Boherduff Light at present but that could change over the course of the next 6 months or so as I don't intend mating her till next spring at the earliest.
Exciting Times
Our most eagerly awaited litter for this summer arrived safely last week. Mineola Di whelped 2 dogs and 6 bitches to Hondo Black. I would have liked a few more dogs in the litter but all are very healthy and doing well at the minute. Its funny but I have had a lot of enquiries for bitches, it goes to show the strength of the damline. In fact two bitches are due to travel to America at 14 weeks to our friends at http://www.blocksporthounds.com/
Di took to motherhood like an old professional and is very protective of her brood of pups. They where way above average size when born, one bitch tipped the scales at 575g! I hope they continue in this vain as I had hoped that Hondo Black would add some size to the mix as well as his renowned chase and durability.
Little Maldini's
Our May litter of Droopys Maldini's are coming up on 12 weeks of age. They are fine well boned pups with plenty of life. Its nice to see a good even litter with them all thriving. I couldn't be any happier with them. Mum Belle is back to life in the kennel block where she is keeping the other broods in order and showing the saplings a clean pair of heels up the gallop.
Friday, 27 June 2008
Jigsaw Complete
We are pleased to announce a new arrival at Drumscraw, Droopys Rosari. I have been trying to acquire a brood from the Maythorn Pride/Millies May for a while with two particular strands of interest, Gilded Mirror and Wise Memory. Grand daughters of these two broods are amongst the very top producers in the paddocks at the minute, Airport Express and Wise Beauty.
Sparky, is a beautiful long bitch who unfortunately injured her hock whilst schooling. She was trialing exceptionally well and according to Michael Dunphy had a very bright future ahead of her. Indeed the lads in Portlaw think there are one or two very "special" dogs in the litter.
A cursory glance through the offspring of Droopys Beauty has the names of some of the top racers of the last 5 years flowing off the lips. Si Senor, Droopys Tobey, Calzaghe Frisby, Droopys Lomasi etc. Also of importance is that several of the daughters of Droopys Beauty have made fantastic starts to their brood careers.
I will leave her until next year when she is fully mature before she commences her time in the breeding paddocks.
Wednesday, 4 June 2008
Mineola Di
Di has been mated to Hondo Black this week. I have been patiently waiting for this lady to come into season and she came in last Friday. The only downside is that she had brought all the other bitches on season along with her! Fingers crossed she has come home with a bellyful.
http://www.greyhound-data.com/dbtestmating.php?&sireid=529018&damid=1434411
Her litter mates had been performing exceptionally recently as has her half brother Fear Zafonic. He appears to be the cream of the puppy crop running in the UK at present.
http://www.greyhound-data.com/dbtestmating.php?&sireid=529018&damid=1434411
Her litter mates had been performing exceptionally recently as has her half brother Fear Zafonic. He appears to be the cream of the puppy crop running in the UK at present.
Litter Announcement
We are proud to introduce to the world the latest arrivals at Drumscraw. Belle delivered a healthy litter of 3 dogs and 5 bitches, all Blue like their dad Droopys Maldini. Mum and pups are doing very well and are very big for their age.
Belle's old part owner Neil Duggan was lucky enough to be there to witness the first five of the eight arrivals before sneaking off to bed and leaving me with the night shift!
Visitors
We have had a few owners over to stay recently. Neil Duggan was over the weekend that Faraday raced, we had two good nights at the track. Neil has a full update of his visit on his excellent blog. Take a look, there are some great pictures on Neil's blog.
http://zigzagwookie.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2008-05-25T07%3A15%3A00-06%3A00&max-results=7
http://zigzagwookie.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2008-05-25T07%3A15%3A00-06%3A00&max-results=7
Racing Strength
Very mixed fortunes on this front recently. Moneyline ran in the first round of the sweepstake and put in a blinder of an effort. He paced up very well from a horrible trap 6 draw and went to sweep the corner, another 5 yards and he would have been clear but the trap 3 bumped the 4 and he shot across into the Boss and turned him sideways. He regained his momentum and was motoring into the 3rd bend when he was forced to check again. At the line he finished a closing 4th and qualified for the next round as a fastest qualifier.
The second round was the following Friday and I was confident of a big run. I got him checked over mid week by Tony Collins and he pronounced him sound and said that he had took the race and bumping very well. The draw was slightly better, trap 5 for a railer! Boss was in great form on raceday and putting him into the traps I thought at worst he would finish in a place and if he trapped would put in a top run.
For some reason that I have yet to work out he got very agitated in the traps and according to the Steward tried to turn in the traps. The hare was only 50 yards from the traps at this stage so there was no chance of stopping it. There was an awful commotion coming from the boxes and a distressing yelping noise.
At trap rise he was slowly away and ran even worse after that to finish a bad last. I couldn't understand it but when he came into the pickup it was evident that he was badly lame. I think he caused the initial injury in the traps and running 700 odd yards on it didn't help. The upshot of it all is that he has a very badly damaged toe that may have to be removed. After consulting the vet we have decided to let it heal naturally and see if it stands up before considering amputation, as he put it "once its off I cant stick it on again".
Video of the first round is below
http://www.greyhound-data.com/play.htm?video=/video/IE/LFD/2008/LFD-2008-05-09-HT10.flv&name=THE AN-CU A3 525 Round 1
Faraday had her first race since her return from the Uk on the Sunday night of the same weekend that Moneyline was injured. She was well drew in T3 in an open sprint. She broke well and showed good pace for 50 yards before going wrong. She finished a bad last and was sore on her wrist the next morning. The winner ran a cracker for Terence McCroary stopping the clock in 1859 which is top open class.
Patch will be off for 3/4 weeks and will have to be brought back slowly. A frustrating time with the racers.
The second round was the following Friday and I was confident of a big run. I got him checked over mid week by Tony Collins and he pronounced him sound and said that he had took the race and bumping very well. The draw was slightly better, trap 5 for a railer! Boss was in great form on raceday and putting him into the traps I thought at worst he would finish in a place and if he trapped would put in a top run.
For some reason that I have yet to work out he got very agitated in the traps and according to the Steward tried to turn in the traps. The hare was only 50 yards from the traps at this stage so there was no chance of stopping it. There was an awful commotion coming from the boxes and a distressing yelping noise.
At trap rise he was slowly away and ran even worse after that to finish a bad last. I couldn't understand it but when he came into the pickup it was evident that he was badly lame. I think he caused the initial injury in the traps and running 700 odd yards on it didn't help. The upshot of it all is that he has a very badly damaged toe that may have to be removed. After consulting the vet we have decided to let it heal naturally and see if it stands up before considering amputation, as he put it "once its off I cant stick it on again".
Video of the first round is below
http://www.greyhound-data.com/play.htm?video=/video/IE/LFD/2008/LFD-2008-05-09-HT10.flv&name=THE AN-CU A3 525 Round 1
Faraday had her first race since her return from the Uk on the Sunday night of the same weekend that Moneyline was injured. She was well drew in T3 in an open sprint. She broke well and showed good pace for 50 yards before going wrong. She finished a bad last and was sore on her wrist the next morning. The winner ran a cracker for Terence McCroary stopping the clock in 1859 which is top open class.
Patch will be off for 3/4 weeks and will have to be brought back slowly. A frustrating time with the racers.
Thursday, 8 May 2008
Fantastic News
We have had some good news here at Drumscraw on a few fronts lately and are very happy to share it with our readers. Belle, Blue Amarillo, is expecting a big litter and is doing fantastically well but of more importance myself and Colette are expecting our own arrival in September! We are both thrilled and cant wait for the happy times ahead.
Below is a picture of the two ladies in question.
Below is a picture of the two ladies in question.
A Welcome Change
The weather over the last week or so has been fantastic and we have finally had some growth which will help the paddocks as they where very bare from the wet winter. Working with the dogs is a pleasure in this weather.
Moneyline
The Boss is on the card in Lifford tomorrow night in the first round of the An Cu Veterinary stake, it would be a little ironic if he progressed as he is nearly on first name terms with Brian Jones! He is housed in a far from favourable Trap 6 and I would be happy to sneak a qualifying spot in second or third in what looks a very hard race. He is a little short of 100% fitness and will come on a mile for the run.
http://www.igb.ie/Upcoming-Events/Upcoming-Race-Cards/Upcoming-Race-Summary/view-race-form/?Track=LFD&Date=09-May-2008&RaceNumber=10
http://www.igb.ie/Upcoming-Events/Upcoming-Race-Cards/Upcoming-Race-Summary/view-race-form/?Track=LFD&Date=09-May-2008&RaceNumber=10
Sunday, 20 April 2008
Weekly Roundup
Its been a fairly quiet week for once at Drumscraw with nothing much to report. The weather has taken a turn for the better and the grass has come well in the paddocks, makes a change from walking through the muck everyday. The only downside with this is that the ground has got fairly hard and there isn't much of a covering of grass at the minute.
The pups are all doing well and are making the most of the fine weather by sleeping outside at night and doing a bit of sunbathing. I lead trained 10 saplings on Saturday, I slept like a baby on Saturday night, and the majority took to the lead immediately. In particular the three Yeah Man x Express Wish walked like lambs as soon as the lead was strapped onto them, they impress me more every day. Their breeding got another boost this week when their dams's half sister won the Cork Oaks and half brother won the Munster Dash on route to a crack at the English Derby.
Patch, race name Faraday, continues to respond well to treatment for her injury and may make a sooner than expected comeback as her back is nearly right again. The swimming pool is really working the oracle with her as not only is it helping her back but its keeping her fitness levels up. Bullet is entered for next weekend in Lifford, she was slightly off colour last week but appears to be coming back to herself so will take her chances in either a 525,550 or 575 race on the Friday or Saturday. I'm currently scanning the upcoming sweepstakes to see if I can find anything suitable for the Boss but I have drawn a blank so far.
At this stage I'm 95% sure that Belle is in pup but after being caught out with her in the past i cant be 100% until she is scanned at 40 days but fingers crossed. Maldini is going well at this stage and he looks to be the natural successor to his sire who cant go on forever.
The pups are all doing well and are making the most of the fine weather by sleeping outside at night and doing a bit of sunbathing. I lead trained 10 saplings on Saturday, I slept like a baby on Saturday night, and the majority took to the lead immediately. In particular the three Yeah Man x Express Wish walked like lambs as soon as the lead was strapped onto them, they impress me more every day. Their breeding got another boost this week when their dams's half sister won the Cork Oaks and half brother won the Munster Dash on route to a crack at the English Derby.
Patch, race name Faraday, continues to respond well to treatment for her injury and may make a sooner than expected comeback as her back is nearly right again. The swimming pool is really working the oracle with her as not only is it helping her back but its keeping her fitness levels up. Bullet is entered for next weekend in Lifford, she was slightly off colour last week but appears to be coming back to herself so will take her chances in either a 525,550 or 575 race on the Friday or Saturday. I'm currently scanning the upcoming sweepstakes to see if I can find anything suitable for the Boss but I have drawn a blank so far.
At this stage I'm 95% sure that Belle is in pup but after being caught out with her in the past i cant be 100% until she is scanned at 40 days but fingers crossed. Maldini is going well at this stage and he looks to be the natural successor to his sire who cant go on forever.
Sunday, 13 April 2008
Family Ties
I take a keen interest in the progress of the offspring from the bloodlines that I breed from and there has been plenty of good news on that front lately.
Di's litter brother's, Ninja Jamie and Farloe Reason, have been going well in the UK and both have live chances in the English Derby which is due to begin at the start of May. In particular Farloe Reason set Hall Green alight in a heat of the Blue Riband this week. He stopped the clock in a sensational 28.11, tr is 28.04. That time is fantastic but when the going allowance of -10 is taken into account it ranks as one of the performances of the year for me. That took his race record to a very nice 10 wins from 14 with 3 seconds and one third, including a track record in Nottingham.
Also going well at present is Farloe Mirror, Di's big sister. She was one of the fastest winners in the first round of the Produce Stakes in Clonmel and I would think she should go a long way in the stake.
Di's litter brother's, Ninja Jamie and Farloe Reason, have been going well in the UK and both have live chances in the English Derby which is due to begin at the start of May. In particular Farloe Reason set Hall Green alight in a heat of the Blue Riband this week. He stopped the clock in a sensational 28.11, tr is 28.04. That time is fantastic but when the going allowance of -10 is taken into account it ranks as one of the performances of the year for me. That took his race record to a very nice 10 wins from 14 with 3 seconds and one third, including a track record in Nottingham.
Also going well at present is Farloe Mirror, Di's big sister. She was one of the fastest winners in the first round of the Produce Stakes in Clonmel and I would think she should go a long way in the stake.
Mineola Di
Di has been on the easy list since she picked up a niggle in a trial. I have took the decision to retire her to the breeding paddocks. She is due in season shortly and there would be no sense in regrading her with a mating to Hondo Black planned. There is no hurrying mother nature but I'm really looking forward to what the future holds with her.
Faraday
Patch has returned from the UK to Drumscraw. Things didn't work out as well as we had hoped for her but that's greyhounds! Her early schooling for me was very promising and I was pretty confident she was a bitch who as a minimum would pick up opens on the UK circuit.
I took her straight to Brian Jones from the boat and he has diagnosed a nerve problem in her back which will require careful rehabilitation if she is to race again. If she doesn't make a successful return then she is assured of a happy retirement in Drumscraw and I may take a litter from her at some time in the future.
I took her straight to Brian Jones from the boat and he has diagnosed a nerve problem in her back which will require careful rehabilitation if she is to race again. If she doesn't make a successful return then she is assured of a happy retirement in Drumscraw and I may take a litter from her at some time in the future.
The Boss
Moneyline is now qualified to race over 4 bends after clocking 2933 in Lifford on Thursday afternoon. I'm happy enough with the time and he will be graded A3 for middle distance races now. Hopefully there will be a confined sweepstake coming up shortly to suit. Hopefully he will come on for the run, he certainly stayed the trip which is encouraging.
Saturday, 5 April 2008
Money Line
The "Boss" made his debut on Saturday last on a very hot novice open sprint in Lifford. By my reckoning we would have to be breaking 19.00 to have a chance, which would leave the winner graded as open class!
We where drawn in a favorable trap 3 and I thought we had a sneak of a chance, however, I had to regrade him on Thursday just 48 hours previously and I had a nagging doubt that would have taken the edge of him that he would need over a shorter trip.
We where drawn in a favorable trap 3 and I thought we had a sneak of a chance, however, I had to regrade him on Thursday just 48 hours previously and I had a nagging doubt that would have taken the edge of him that he would need over a shorter trip.
My worst fears where confirmed when three other runners where bet for very good money with the trap 4 in particular bet as if it couldn't be beaten. We opened favourite but drifted out to 5/2 at the wiping of the boards.
The traps went up and it was encouraging to see Boss quickly into his stride. However, the trap 2 showed some great early to get first run of the bend and scooted clear. He chased valiantly up the home straight closing the gap all the way to the line to be beaten a length in 18.97, I wasn't wrong with the time, and he was in front at the pickup.
Walking off with Boss I was reasonably satisfied with his run. I got him washed off and watched the rerun in the kennels. I was even more pleased after that as Boss and the trap 4 rubbed against each other for the first 80/100 yards which really ruined the winning chance of either of the two. We live to fight another day and he will be stepped up to 4 bends for his next race as he came home with a real rattle.
I will be keeping my eye on the Trap 4, Six Pillars. She is beautifully bred, Droopys Maldini ex Ogillvie Teresa ,who won the NW Oaks, and has some very nice qualifying trials.
The link to the race is below.
http://www.greyhound-data.com/play.htm?video=/video/IE/LFD/2008/LFD-2008-03-29-HT03.flv&name=THE LIFFORD NO 350
Works Continue
We have completed the installation of a layer of insulation to the roof of the main kennel block and it had left it noticeably warmer, which will help cut down on the heating bill. Also on the agenda is a ceiling at a height of 2.1m above the floor to close the roof off.
Go Wild Teddie's
Pictured above with Drumscaw Bullet are the two dogs from the Go Wild Teddy x Mottos Friend June 07 litter. Their half brother Mottos Star is now with Charlie Lister and big things are expected from him. I have these two fellas trained to the lead and they are also being kennelled at night to get them into the habit.
They wont be big dogs, 65lb or so, but they are quick into their stride. It wont be to long before they hit the schooling tracks, probably when they are 14 months.
More Yeah Mans
On my advice and on the opinion that we all have formed on our first experiences with Yeah Mans pups the same connection have purchased another three from a different litter, all black dogs. They are around 7 months old and I'm really very impressed with them. To frank the breeding a little more their grand dam picked up her second consecutive brood bitch of the year award last week, Airport Express for those who don't follow breeding.
These pups have serious potential in my opinion. They have been reared to perfection to this stage and I feel a burden of responsibility to finish them off to let them produce what potential lays in them. Good eaters, quiet in the kennel, aggressive but not bullies I really could go on all day about them!
The test mating for the litter is below.
Filling Up
Over the Easter Weekend we had some welcome visitors to Drumscraw, one returning and two newcomers. Dave, Mick and John had come from Thurles and they brought the pups they had bought with them to be reared along with the Boherduff Light x Blue Amarillo pups they had purchased previously.
We had a good nights craic at Lifford on Easter Sunday night and say some high class racing, all the hotpots got turned over though, including Droopys Robinho and Forest Scholes. Farloe Black really caught the eye with a pre race trial where he clocked a very useful 2845 in his first trial since his injury.
The breeding of the pups the lads delivered, a dog and two bitches, is Yeah Man x Coppeen Flyer. This was my first experience of Yeah Man pups and everything they have done has impressed me.
The boys must have been busy around Tipperary before they came to me as they bought four more pups out of two different litters! A dog and a bitch from Yvonne Harrington's nicely bred Rum Pusher ex Droopys Scolari and a dog and bitch from fellow blogger John Moyles's Bantiss Jymmi ex Droopys Vieri. The test mating of all three litters is below.
http://www.greyhound-data.com/dbtestmating.php?&sireid=1026715&damid=1260655
http://www.greyhound-data.com/dbtestmating.php?&sireid=1076867&damid=1025132
http://www.greyhound-data.com/dbtestmating.php?&sireid=65365&damid=1125170
The remainder of the pups followed up the round the following Wednesday along with Belle and all have settled in perfectly. I will be very disappointed if some of these do not go onto very good things.
We had a good nights craic at Lifford on Easter Sunday night and say some high class racing, all the hotpots got turned over though, including Droopys Robinho and Forest Scholes. Farloe Black really caught the eye with a pre race trial where he clocked a very useful 2845 in his first trial since his injury.
The breeding of the pups the lads delivered, a dog and two bitches, is Yeah Man x Coppeen Flyer. This was my first experience of Yeah Man pups and everything they have done has impressed me.
The boys must have been busy around Tipperary before they came to me as they bought four more pups out of two different litters! A dog and a bitch from Yvonne Harrington's nicely bred Rum Pusher ex Droopys Scolari and a dog and bitch from fellow blogger John Moyles's Bantiss Jymmi ex Droopys Vieri. The test mating of all three litters is below.
http://www.greyhound-data.com/dbtestmating.php?&sireid=1026715&damid=1260655
http://www.greyhound-data.com/dbtestmating.php?&sireid=1076867&damid=1025132
http://www.greyhound-data.com/dbtestmating.php?&sireid=65365&damid=1125170
The remainder of the pups followed up the round the following Wednesday along with Belle and all have settled in perfectly. I will be very disappointed if some of these do not go onto very good things.
Belle Returns
Blue Amarillo returned from Portlaw in perfect order, hopefully with a litter of pups on board. I'm very happy with my choice of Droopys Maldini as he is really starting to produce the high class of winners that I had hoped he would. Its nice to note that a large proportion of the dams who have produced to Maldini are sired by Top Honcho. Thanks again to Lenny and Seamus for their reliable transportation.
http://www.greyhound-data.com/dbtestmating.php?&sireid=720266&damid=1217814
http://www.greyhound-data.com/dbtestmating.php?&sireid=720266&damid=1217814
Drumscraw Bullet
Bullet made her step up to four bends on 15/03 over 525 in Lifford and it was a case of mixed fortunes. Drawn nicely in trap 3 she opened odds on but good money came for trap 2 and at the bell our girl had eased to 4/1 with the jolly going off at 6/5.
At trap rise my hopes raised as she came out in front level with the nicely bred Minnies Svetlana with the favourite getting a nice tow in behind the Bullet. A nice turn of early pace saw our girl a length or so clear going into the first bend. At this point it all started to go wrong!
Either the trap 5 clipped her heels or she slipped but Bullet lost her action and at one stage I thought she wasn't going to get round the second bend. This cost her the race as the eventualy winner trap 2 bolted up the inside to take charge going into the back straight with trap 5 second and Bullet third about 4 lengths adrift. We made good progress down the back side but the same problems occurred at the third and fourth bend and more ground was lost.
However, the Bullet is made of very stern stuff and she put her head down in the home straight to catch Minnies Svetlana in the shadow of the post to steal second finishing 4 3/4 lengths behind the winner Stratus Faction in a time of 29.44, which leaves us with an estimated time of 29.77.
On returning to the paddock it was evident all wasn't well as she was trailing her right back leg although she wasn't visibly lame. The next morning told the tale as she was very sore on both her right shoulder and right hip. A trip to Declan McCambridge confirmed my thoughts and she has been on the easy list since. Two weeks on the lead coupled with daily massage appears to have done the trick as I gave her a couple of gallops and a handslip since and she is sound as a pound. I will give her a spin over 4 bends before re-entering her. Hopefully a nice sweepstake will turn up for her in the mean time.
Below is the link to the race courtesy of greyhound-data.
http://www.greyhound-data.com/play.htm?video=/video/IE/LFD/2008/LFD-2008-03-15-HT06.flv&name=THE LIFFORD A5 525
At trap rise my hopes raised as she came out in front level with the nicely bred Minnies Svetlana with the favourite getting a nice tow in behind the Bullet. A nice turn of early pace saw our girl a length or so clear going into the first bend. At this point it all started to go wrong!
Either the trap 5 clipped her heels or she slipped but Bullet lost her action and at one stage I thought she wasn't going to get round the second bend. This cost her the race as the eventualy winner trap 2 bolted up the inside to take charge going into the back straight with trap 5 second and Bullet third about 4 lengths adrift. We made good progress down the back side but the same problems occurred at the third and fourth bend and more ground was lost.
However, the Bullet is made of very stern stuff and she put her head down in the home straight to catch Minnies Svetlana in the shadow of the post to steal second finishing 4 3/4 lengths behind the winner Stratus Faction in a time of 29.44, which leaves us with an estimated time of 29.77.
On returning to the paddock it was evident all wasn't well as she was trailing her right back leg although she wasn't visibly lame. The next morning told the tale as she was very sore on both her right shoulder and right hip. A trip to Declan McCambridge confirmed my thoughts and she has been on the easy list since. Two weeks on the lead coupled with daily massage appears to have done the trick as I gave her a couple of gallops and a handslip since and she is sound as a pound. I will give her a spin over 4 bends before re-entering her. Hopefully a nice sweepstake will turn up for her in the mean time.
Below is the link to the race courtesy of greyhound-data.
http://www.greyhound-data.com/play.htm?video=/video/IE/LFD/2008/LFD-2008-03-15-HT06.flv&name=THE LIFFORD A5 525
Monday, 10 March 2008
Belle Departs
After a last minute change of plans Blue Amarillo will actually be travelling with Aidan McAllister on the way to Portlaw and her date with Droopys Maldini. It will mean a very early start tomorrow as the pick up is arranged for 6.30am and it will take a good hour and a half to get there! Such are the joys of being a greyhound breeder.
Thursday, 6 March 2008
You are what you eat
I'm a firm believer that you can only get out of your dogs what you put in. You could go to the Dunphy's or Dessie Loughrey and take the best bred pups from there at 12 weeks but if they don't get the correct feeding they will turn out to be expensive graders. The feed preparation area that we built has proved to be a godsend. Its a compact area where everything is to hand and has cut down on the time spent on food preparation.
I have very few hard and set ideas about greyhounds but only feed the very best that I can source.
Tuesday, 4 March 2008
New Walker
The weather of late has been very poor, on Saturday over 5cm of rain fell and it was very cold on Sunday which turned the rain to snow and we had a good heavy covering. This has made it impossible to get the dogs walked. Its times like this that I'm glad we invested in a 3 dog walking machine. It didn't take long for them to get used to it, in fact some of them really enjoy a spin on it. It certainly has saved the hassle of coating up to get them outside and to be honest they don't enjoy walking in the bad weather.
I'm a firm believer that dogs need to be walked, both for physical well being but also for some mental stimulus. Dogs in large kennels that only see the light of day to be turned out couldn't be running to their full potential.
Saturday, 1 March 2008
Belle in Season
http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?d=blue+amarillo
I noticed a little swelling and a spot of blood on Belle's hindquarters at lock up time last night and this morning she was noticeably swollen with plenty of blood in evidence. I think it was the couple of gallops that hurried mother nature along as I was expecting her to come back in season around 3/4 weeks ago.
Choosing a stud dog at present is no easy task, especially for a brood with Head Honcho in her pedigree through Top Honcho. That ruled out a large number of sires and has directed me towards the Larkhill Jo/Droopys Kewell sire line. In fact it came down to a decision between Droopys Kewell or his two sons Droopys Scolari or Maldini. Now all the smart men are saying Scolari is a better sire, basing this on the fact that he is slightly more expensive than his full brother, but I have looked hard and deep and Maldini is throwing classy animals.
The Farloe Oyster litter are all top class, Di included, but there is another litter that is starting to make a name for itself out of the Dunphy's own brood Droopys Beauty. There are a couple of these running around Monmore where they are expected to figure strongly in the upcoming Puppy Derby. Indeed one of them was highlighted by fellow blogger Neil Duggan as one to follow, http://zigzagwookie.blogspot.com/2008/02/barnfield-beaten.html .
The Larkhill Jo sire line is a well proven cross when mixed with Top Honcho bitches and this mix also contains a nice cross double of Daleys Gold and Im Slippy appears three times on the fifth pedigree line, hopefully a nice injection of early pace will result.
http://www.greyhound-data.com/dbtestmating.php?&sireid=720266&damid=1217814
I had considered using Larkhill Jo but I have reservations about subjecting my stock to unnecessary anesthesia when other options are available.
The transporter is booked for next Tuesday. All that remains is for Belle to have her booster shoots before she sets off.
I noticed a little swelling and a spot of blood on Belle's hindquarters at lock up time last night and this morning she was noticeably swollen with plenty of blood in evidence. I think it was the couple of gallops that hurried mother nature along as I was expecting her to come back in season around 3/4 weeks ago.
Choosing a stud dog at present is no easy task, especially for a brood with Head Honcho in her pedigree through Top Honcho. That ruled out a large number of sires and has directed me towards the Larkhill Jo/Droopys Kewell sire line. In fact it came down to a decision between Droopys Kewell or his two sons Droopys Scolari or Maldini. Now all the smart men are saying Scolari is a better sire, basing this on the fact that he is slightly more expensive than his full brother, but I have looked hard and deep and Maldini is throwing classy animals.
The Farloe Oyster litter are all top class, Di included, but there is another litter that is starting to make a name for itself out of the Dunphy's own brood Droopys Beauty. There are a couple of these running around Monmore where they are expected to figure strongly in the upcoming Puppy Derby. Indeed one of them was highlighted by fellow blogger Neil Duggan as one to follow, http://zigzagwookie.blogspot.com/2008/02/barnfield-beaten.html .
The Larkhill Jo sire line is a well proven cross when mixed with Top Honcho bitches and this mix also contains a nice cross double of Daleys Gold and Im Slippy appears three times on the fifth pedigree line, hopefully a nice injection of early pace will result.
http://www.greyhound-data.com/dbtestmating.php?&sireid=720266&damid=1217814
I had considered using Larkhill Jo but I have reservations about subjecting my stock to unnecessary anesthesia when other options are available.
The transporter is booked for next Tuesday. All that remains is for Belle to have her booster shoots before she sets off.
Monday, 25 February 2008
Fitness Work
Bullet, Boss and Di are being put through their paces at the minute in preparation for a spring racing campaign which will start in around four weeks time, depending on what suitable races are available. Ideally I would like an unraced 350 for Boss and an unraced 525 for Di, the only obstacle could be if they are age restricted as both will be just turned two at around the date I would like them to run.
I took Belle, Blue Amarillo, with us to the gallop on Sunday as she really likes to get out for a trip. I used her as the lead dog up the gallop for the others to follow, I don't use a drag lure as a rule, and she really stretched her legs to show them all a clean pair of heels, much like her big brother did the night before in one of the hottest races of the year in Shelbourne Park.
http://www.greyhound-data.com/play.htm?video=/video/IE/SPK/2008/SPK-2008-02-23-HT10.flv&name=E 60,000 Shelbourne Tote Gold Cup Round 2
Wednesday, 20 February 2008
Sand Paddock
After a very wet Winter we decided to lay a sand paddock for the small puppies. It will be used as a stepping stone from the whelping kennel to the the rearing paddocks. So far it has proven to be a success with the Boherduff Light litter making the most of the space.
Puppies Hunting
After an exceptional wet December and January
we have been blessed with some good dry weather over the last fortnight. We have been able to get all the puppies out hunting for the first time in 5 weeks, it was the first time that the Boherduffs have got out over the farm and the pictures show how much they enjoyed it. They took to it very well and soon where hunting the hedges for prey. It was fruitless on this occasion but long runs the fox!
An exciting addition!
Before I discuss the new brood who has joined us I ask you to click on the lick to her pedigree below and consider the possibilities!
http://www.greyhound-data.com/db.php?i=1434411&time=1203552745
Di has settled into her new surroundings with the minimum of fuss and is a real professional. I have a very difficult decision to make regarding her immediate future. Her breeding potential is unquestionable but neither is her racing ability. Its a nice problem to have so I think I will keep her in training until such times as nature takes its course and then she will be mated. Myself and Seamus have been considering sires to get the best possible match and are probably edging towards Hondo Black.
http://www.greyhound-data.com/dbtestmating.php?&sireid=529018&damid=1434411
This will try and exploit two very proven nicks. The crossing of Hondo Black over Top Honcho blood and the crossing of the sire over the Farloe Dingle line which is very proven, check out the Hondo Black x Farloe Dingle litter.
To say that Di's siblings and half brothers have been making the headlines is an understatement. Their names roll of the tongue like a who's who of the top open racers currently on the UK scene.
Farloe Niall
Farloe Hurricane
Farloe Reason
Farloe Mirror
Ninja Jamie
The above will figure heavily in the latter stages of the UK classics this year barring disaster.
However, potentially the most exciting has yet to come. A couple of weekends ago I witnessed a puppy trialling before racing on a Sunday night in Lifford. What the Oct 06 pup by Premier Fantasy x Farloe Oyster recorded was nothing short of sensational. He scorched around and stopped the clock in an astonishing 28.60. I have never seen a pup with so much raw pace. Unsurprising he has been sold for a huge sum and has joined the kennel strength of the maestro, Charlie Lister. I wouldn't expect to see him running for a good while as Charlie is renowned for giving his dogs a good spell to settle. His name? Final Zafonic.
I have uploaded a video of Di schooling at Hurley's track.
http://www.greyhound-data.com/db.php?i=1434411&time=1203552745
Di has settled into her new surroundings with the minimum of fuss and is a real professional. I have a very difficult decision to make regarding her immediate future. Her breeding potential is unquestionable but neither is her racing ability. Its a nice problem to have so I think I will keep her in training until such times as nature takes its course and then she will be mated. Myself and Seamus have been considering sires to get the best possible match and are probably edging towards Hondo Black.
http://www.greyhound-data.com/dbtestmating.php?&sireid=529018&damid=1434411
This will try and exploit two very proven nicks. The crossing of Hondo Black over Top Honcho blood and the crossing of the sire over the Farloe Dingle line which is very proven, check out the Hondo Black x Farloe Dingle litter.
To say that Di's siblings and half brothers have been making the headlines is an understatement. Their names roll of the tongue like a who's who of the top open racers currently on the UK scene.
Farloe Niall
Farloe Hurricane
Farloe Reason
Farloe Mirror
Ninja Jamie
The above will figure heavily in the latter stages of the UK classics this year barring disaster.
However, potentially the most exciting has yet to come. A couple of weekends ago I witnessed a puppy trialling before racing on a Sunday night in Lifford. What the Oct 06 pup by Premier Fantasy x Farloe Oyster recorded was nothing short of sensational. He scorched around and stopped the clock in an astonishing 28.60. I have never seen a pup with so much raw pace. Unsurprising he has been sold for a huge sum and has joined the kennel strength of the maestro, Charlie Lister. I wouldn't expect to see him running for a good while as Charlie is renowned for giving his dogs a good spell to settle. His name? Final Zafonic.
I have uploaded a video of Di schooling at Hurley's track.
A Kennel Visitor
We had a visit to Drumscraw from our friend Dave Yanez towards the end of Janurary. Belle, AKA Blue Amarillo, was owned by Dave in partnership with Neil Duggan for her racing career before she came to the breeding paddocks here on a pup deal. The lads have selected Socks to represent them from the Oct 07 litter by Boherduff Light that included two dogs and three bitches, he is pictured below with Dave. To be honest it was a hard decision to make for them as both dogs are fine specimens, although very different types of pup.
Over the course of Dave's week visit we managed to cram in two nights racing in Lifford, one night at the Brandywell in Derry, a days trialing at Hurley's plus a days trialing at Lifford. I nearly forgot the trip to the muscleman to get the dogs in training checked over!
Over the course of Dave's week visit we managed to cram in two nights racing in Lifford, one night at the Brandywell in Derry, a days trialing at Hurley's plus a days trialing at Lifford. I nearly forgot the trip to the muscleman to get the dogs in training checked over!
Encouraging Debut
Drumscraw Bullet made a satisfactory introduction to racing in Lifford a few weeks ago. She paced up with the leader to the bend from trap 3 where the dog on her outside cut the bend and took her racing room. She regained her momentum and galloped home very strongly to be beaten a diminishing 3 lengths in 19.13. She opened favourite at 5/4, do the bookies know something I don't?, and was returned 7/4. The winner was bet in a fashion that would have you believe it couldn't be beaten and was returned 1/2.
Bullet will come on for the experience, she is still a puppyish Oct 06 whelp, and with a bit more work over the next few weeks should go close next time out.
Below is a link to the race video.
http://www.greyhound-data.com/play.htm?video=/video/IE/LFD/2008/LFD-2008-02-03-HT01.flv&name=THE LIFFORD S8/S9 350
Bullet will come on for the experience, she is still a puppyish Oct 06 whelp, and with a bit more work over the next few weeks should go close next time out.
Below is a link to the race video.
http://www.greyhound-data.com/play.htm?video=/video/IE/LFD/2008/LFD-2008-02-03-HT01.flv&name=THE LIFFORD S8/S9 350
Monday, 7 January 2008
Kennels Complete
After much hard work by myself and Colette, the main kennel block is now complete.
We have 8 single kennels, 4 double kennels and a double whelping kennel.
An outside concrete turn out yard capable of handling 6 dogs at a time.
A fitted kitchen and food preparation area with freezer storage.
3 dog walking machine and various injury treatment machines, portamag and ultrasound etc.
We are in the process of installing a hydrotherapy/swimming pool and hope to have it up and running within the next week or so. I will upload some pictures of it once it is complete.
In the incoming year the plans include the construction of a state of the art all weather gallop to include traps, drag and possibly a ray-timing system. We hope to add another 2/3 small paddocks and to built a brood/puppy kennel in each of these so as to separate whelping bitches completely from the older dogs.
Goodbye to our Christmas lodger
YPOM is leaving for the green grass of home in County Kerry tomorrow morning. She has given no problems to us during her 3 week stay in Drumscraw but I think she could have been an awkward bitch to train as she is a little on the nervous side and wouldn't be suited to a large scale kennel.
Thankfully Colette has a great natural affinity with shy dogs and "Foxy" soon settled in.
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