Monday, 28 July 2008

Teddy 'Powers' For A1 Success

Teddy (Lagganmore Power) has been running really well this month, so well that he tasted victory in an A1 for the first time on Friday :)
His style of running (coming from off the pace) makes him really exciting to watch.
Since taking him to Perry Barr for the Open behind the smart Olygirl he has won 6/14, gone from A4 to A1 and took a 645m Hcap off scratch in fine style. WELL DONE Teddy :)

Last weeks runners ---

Tues 22nd
Shelley (1/14) 3rd in A7.

Weds 23rd
Belle (2/16) WON A7@11/4 well done Lightning ;)
Marvin (7/35) 3rd in A1, failed the 4 timer but still another good run.

Fri 25th
Teddy (8/36) WON A1@5/2 Got up in the shadows for his maiden A1 win :)
Polar (1/8) 6th in A2, needed that run after long lay off.

Sat 26th
Belle (2/17) 5th in A6, ran better than position suggests after encountering traffic problems.

July --- 9/25 (for us Win to Run Ratio is fantastic)
Year - 46/246

On Tuesdays card (tomorrow) we have four runners.
Polar, Russ, Teddy and Marvin.
Our Final runner of the month will be Shelley, she is out on Weds Bags.
Very best of luck to all 5 :)

After my win at the start of the month, the poker is still not too bad, a few FT appearances but no more victorys to report.

No one likes finishing Second :(
BUT Ukgatsby did just that recently in Cryptos $20k GTD for $4,000 :)
A truly Great result Mate WP ;)
I am sure a 'Major' one like this wont be too far away :)

Down at Villa Park. Wilfred Bouma's injury tainted our win in the InterToto Cup First Round.
Lets hope for a speedy recovery.
Gareth Barry came on as a Sub for him and lets hope he can be persuaded to stay at the club for at least another 12 months.

Anyways Thx and GL
Neil

Monday, 21 July 2008

Hattrick Hero Marv + Russ At The Double

We are having a great run at Hall Green at present, where the Boys are really strutting their stuff :)
Marvin has completed a fine Hattrick and Russ has Doubled up, Teddy and Fivo have both chalked up a win also ;)

July results so far :-

Tues 1st
Teddy (6/31) 2nd in 645m Hcap, Ran a fine race in defeat.

Weds 2nd
Marvin (4/31) 4th in A4.

We have another arrival in Aria, My good friend Neil has talked me into a third share with him and his mate Andy. She is settling in nicely at Paul Sallis' Kennels. GL Aria :)

Fri 4th
Fivo (3/21) 5th in A2.

Sat 5th
Shelley (1/11) 6th in A6.
Teddy (6/32) 3rd in A1 , good run in top grade.
Russ (2/19) Won A2@7/4 in a trap to line victory :)

Weds 9th (oh what a day)
Marvin (5/32) WON A5@3/1 Downgrade done the trick, won well in a good time.
Fivo (4/22) WON A2@9/2 His first triumph at A2 level :)

Whilst driving to the track i was involved in a car accident when another car rammed me from behind :(
Absolutely gutted to miss them both win :(

Fri 11th
Belle (1/15) 4th in A7, think RM has forgot about her.
Teddy (6/33) 2nd in A2, By god hes running well.
Shelley (1/12) 5th in A7.

Sat 12th
Russ (3/20) WON A1@2/1 A rare come from behind win for him :)

Tues 15th
Teddy (7/34) WON 645mHcap@7/4 A well deserved win off scratch :)
Marvin (6/33) WON A3@5/1 Defies a 2 grade hike to double up :)

Fri 18th
Shelley (1/13) 3rd in A7, slowly improving.
Polar had a trial and graded back on :)

A special mention to Bubbly Sparky who tonight took his tally to 5/10 in winning a Maiden Open at Romford for my good friend Nick. He says watch out for next years Derby !!!!!! GL mate :)

Sat 19th (owners night)
Teddy (7/35) 3rd in A1, a fine sub 29.00 run.
Russ (3/21) 4th in a bumpy A1.
Fivo (4/23) 6th in A1, first time in with the big boys.
Marvin (7/34) WON A2@5/1 Three in a row for the Hattrick. Well done Marv :)

July --- 7/19
Year - 44/240

Finally a special mention for Padraig Harrington who defended his Open Title in great style up at Birkdale over the past few days and to Greg Norman for performing admirably.
Tiger was missed but it was still a memorabe Open Championship.

Thx and GL
Neil

Friday, 4 July 2008

$5K GTD WINNER + HG Stats




Just taken down the 11.00pm $5K GTD on William Hill and I am Buzzing.
Its my Favourite Tournament and i have always wanted to win it :)
My biggest ever win playing Poker and I can't believe it.

Played a solid game but I did get lucky on the winning hand AJ v J8, flop 876. Money goes in, 10 turn, A River for the win :)
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June Dogs Stats and comments
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Belle (1/14) on back after season with a 4th in A7.
Betty (4/17) no luck in three A4s and is off with a shoulder injury.
Fivo (3/20) 3rd,4th + 5th in A2s, still cant win an A2 :(
Lucy (6/23) Won a S4 and had 3 runs at A3 level, best was a 2nd.
Lulu (3/20) Had 3 runs in A4s, awk on latest but now in season.
Marvin (4/30) two 3rds + three 4ths over both distances , hopefully be winning soon but somehow he has got his Wide Seed back :(
Polar (1/7) Got off the mark when winning an A3 :) ,on his next run he finished 6th in A2 and unfortunately ripped a nail out, ouch :(
Russ (1/18) three creditable 2nds in A2 since his comeback.
Shelley (1/10) Won an A7 and 5th in A6 on her 2 runs in june.
Teddy (6/30) Won two A2s from 5 runs, running really well at present.
Tom (4/18) still off with injury and has been swimming :)
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June -- 5/31
Year - 37/221
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June Dog Of The Month -- Teddy
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Thx and GL
Neil