Catch up time, starting at Hall Green
Stats from August - November (runs-wins)
Aria (1/10) Won A4@6/1 been running A2-A4
Belle (1/9) Won A6@11/4 also 6 2nds between A 5/6 (Season 4th Oct)
Betty (1/13) Won A5@9/2 been running A4-A5 , Trialled in over 645m
Billy (0/2) * 2 runs in A3 Newbie :)
Fivo (2/15) Wins A4@3/1 , A4@3/1 been running A1-A4
Lucy (3/16) Wins A6@11/2 , 645Hc@4/1 , A5@4/1 races A4-A6-645m
Lulu (2/10) Wins A5@Evs , A4@9/2 been running A3-A5
Macy (2/3) * Wins A5@3/1 , A3@5/1 Newbie :)
Misty (0/1) * Single run in A5 before her Season 27th Nov
Polar (2/13) Wins A4@3/1 , A2@4/1 been running A1-A4
Russ (1/7) Won A1@7/2 been running A1-A2
Shelley (1/6) Won A7@Evs Injured Gracilius and Retired :(
Teddy (1/18) Won S1@9/2 Runs A1-A2, 645 Open,S1,S2 and Hcaps
Tom (1/13) Won A2@3/1 been running A1-A3
Monthly Breakdown ---------------
Aug (4/35) Dog Of The Month --- Belle
Sep (3/27) Dog Of The Month --- Lucy
Oct (6/34) Dog Of The Month --- Lulu
Nov (5/40) Dog Of The Month --- Macy
Year To Date - ----65/387
* New arrivals since last post are -----------
Jake - Benlass Panther, Purchased at July Perry Barr Sales
Billy - Coolbeggan Billy, Purchased on our Ireland trip with Dave + Gordon
Macy - Benlass Charger, Purchased at October Hall Green Sales
Misty - Mistys Dazl, Syndicate Purchased at October Hall Green Sales
Daisy - Benlass Flyer, Purchased at November Perry Barr Sales (Gordon)
Poppy - Benlass Poppet, Purchased at November Perry Barr Sales (Gordon)
Stats For Year ----------
Aria (1/10) A3 at present
Belle (3/26) On Seasonal Rest (4th October)
Betty (5/30) A6 at present and in 645m Hcap Tuesday
Billy (0/2) Graded in A3 ,Dec 06 Dog
Bouncer (5/31) A4 on a retrial
Daisy (0/0) Trialling in at present, Oct 06 Bitch
Fivo (6/38) Good November Won A4 lastest
Jade (3/28) A4 at present
Jake (0/0) After problems, finally graded on A7. First race Tuesday
Lucy (9/39) A4 and 645Hcap, running Tuesday
Lulu (5/30) Come back from season really well, 6 bends soon
Macy (2/3) Flying start for this Oct 06 Bitch, SEnq 2nd run !!!
Marvin (7/36) Retired, at home with Ann + Dave :) Career (12/80)
Misty (0/1) One run then Season (27th Nov) June 07 Bitch
Polar (3/22) Struggling of late, A3 should suit him better
Poppy (0/0) Trialling in at present, Sept 06 Bitch
Russ (5/29) A2 On a retrial, just coming back from injury
Teddy (9/55) Runs his heart out every time, too consistent for his own good
Tom (5/31) Struggling of late, took a lot of bumps, Injured
Shelley (2/21) Retired due to injury. Rehomed by Hall Green Retired Greyhound Trust (RGT), Career (12/74). Not bad for £50 !!!!
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Poker - Not played much, bit more late November. Popped my calf playing Indoor Cricket OUCH. Been on crutches until yesterday !!!!!!!
Dabbled in a few MTTs, only 1 FT to write home about and a slight loss in £££.
One gripe, Crypto has changed the 11pm competition, NOT happy !!!
Villa sit 5th in the Premiership at the moment and to be realistic thats the best i am sure we can hope for. Good results against Arsenal and Man Utd mixed in with Stoke,Boro and Fulham says it all.
Had a great day out at Wembley for the 2nd International Series match.
New Orleans Saints 'Hosting' San Diego Chargers in a Week 8 Match up.
In a very entertaining and high scoring game the Saints ran out deserving winners beating the Chargers 37-32. Devery Henderson scoring the games first TD was in particular the highlight for my pocket £3 @ 22/1 very nice :)
Whilst typing next years game has been announced The Buccaneers of Tampa Bay will 'Host' The Patriots of New England on Sunday 25th October. A very good match up indeed for most ,but, i am personally disappointed. Having already seen the Pats and Tom Brady in the flesh at Dolphin Stadium a couple of years ago i was hoping to see, maybe Peyton and the Colts.
Well Simon and i will no doubt be their though ;)
The Dolphins are 7-5 right now. WOW who would have thought that after last seasons debacle !!!!!!
We sit tied with the Pats in the AFC East 1 game behind the Jets. Do i dare mention the P word ? I doubt it but Parcells and Sparano have done a mighty job to get us this far. In a funny kinda way Favre coming out of retirement was a blessing for the Fins because that allowed QB Chad Pennington to become available and we snapped him up in double quick time.
He isn't Peyton, Drew, Eli or Kurt but Chad has been solid and has got the offence doing just enough. The D headed by Joey Porter has looked above average and its all good just now.
NFL is big on SKYSPORTS and they run their Fantasy Competition every week.
In Week 10 guess what, yours truly only managed to win the Weekly Comp with 163 points :)
A Goody bag on its way but even better, each weekly winner goes into a prize draw. A trip for 2 to go to the Superbowl for the lucky person drawn out. A 1 in 17 chance to go to the Superbowl in Tampa in February would be a dream come true !!!!!!!
Winner is drawn out the first weekend of the playoffs, heres hoping :)
If you want to play go to NFLUK.COM , join (its free) go to GAMES then FANTASY FOOTBALL.
ps Simons already packed his case lol
Should be back at work Mon 8th Dec so will have to make the most of this week.
Now i can walk again i will be back at Hall Green, the regulars might have missed me ;)
So have the regulars on the £2 Betfair Forum Thread, will catch up with them very soon.
Well, finally got arsed to update.
Thx and GL
Neil
Monday, 1 December 2008
Sunday, 3 August 2008
July Review
Hall Green Stats + Comments for July
Aria (0-0) Newcomer, should be trialling soon.
Belle (2/17) Won an A7 from her 3 starts.
Betty (4/17) No runs, still off with injury.
Fivo (4-23) Finally broke his duck at A2 level :) from 3 starts.
Lucy (6/23) Trialled back on after False Heat and ready to go.
Lulu (3/20) Off due to seasonal rest (21st June).
Marvin (7/36) Fine start to July completing a fine Hatrick in A5, A3, and A2 before his DQ on his 6th and final start.
Polar (1/9) No joy in a couple of runs since his layoff.
Russ (4/22) Back with a bang, winning an A2 and two A1s from four starts.
Shelley (1/15) No wins from 5 starts in July, three 3rds in A7 at backend.
Teddy (8/37) Won a 645 Hcap off Scratch and his first A1 from seven starts, still running really well.
Tom (4/18) Ready to trial again shortly, fingers crossed.
July -- 10/30
Year --47/251
A fantastic month for us equalling our ever best total :)
A one in three strike rate says it all. Well Done Gang :)
July Dog Of The Month -- Russ
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Had a great month at the tables where the $5K GTD win was obviously the highlight.
Played a lot more in July thanks to having some time off work and really enjoyed it.
Almost won A 'Gatsby' but thanks for the honourable mention ;)
Unfortunately my car has been wrote off after the accident and will continue to drive the posh courtesy car for now ;)
Footy season just around the corner so Saturdays will become hard work again ;)
Looks like the Gareth Barry saga continues and it looks like he has played his last game for us :(
Anyways Thx and GL
Neil
Aria (0-0) Newcomer, should be trialling soon.
Belle (2/17) Won an A7 from her 3 starts.
Betty (4/17) No runs, still off with injury.
Fivo (4-23) Finally broke his duck at A2 level :) from 3 starts.
Lucy (6/23) Trialled back on after False Heat and ready to go.
Lulu (3/20) Off due to seasonal rest (21st June).
Marvin (7/36) Fine start to July completing a fine Hatrick in A5, A3, and A2 before his DQ on his 6th and final start.
Polar (1/9) No joy in a couple of runs since his layoff.
Russ (4/22) Back with a bang, winning an A2 and two A1s from four starts.
Shelley (1/15) No wins from 5 starts in July, three 3rds in A7 at backend.
Teddy (8/37) Won a 645 Hcap off Scratch and his first A1 from seven starts, still running really well.
Tom (4/18) Ready to trial again shortly, fingers crossed.
July -- 10/30
Year --47/251
A fantastic month for us equalling our ever best total :)
A one in three strike rate says it all. Well Done Gang :)
July Dog Of The Month -- Russ
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Had a great month at the tables where the $5K GTD win was obviously the highlight.
Played a lot more in July thanks to having some time off work and really enjoyed it.
Almost won A 'Gatsby' but thanks for the honourable mention ;)
Unfortunately my car has been wrote off after the accident and will continue to drive the posh courtesy car for now ;)
Footy season just around the corner so Saturdays will become hard work again ;)
Looks like the Gareth Barry saga continues and it looks like he has played his last game for us :(
Anyways Thx and GL
Neil
Big High + Massive Low
Last time i posted we had 5 runners to finish off the month, so on Tues 29th we made the usual trip to Hall Green.
Polar and Teddy ran, both finishing 4th, then the fun started.
Russ ran a blinder to win his fifth A1 in fine style, obviously we were delighted :)
Then 30 mins later Marvin lines up for a S3 race. We fancied our chances of a double especially as Marv had been flying of late.
Traps went up and he found himself in a good position, as the race unfolded we were getting quite excited as he was coming with his usually late charge. Just as Marv hits the front, for some unknown reason he decides to 'have a look' as he goes by. After the 'Interference' he comes home in 3rd beaten Shd, Shd.
Now after 96 races and never showing any tendancy to be Awkward EVER we were hoping that he may be given the benefit of the doubt and just be marked 'AWK' !!!!!!
The result of the race came over the tannoy and we heard the dreaded comments ''Trap 6 Shear Heaven has been Disqualified for Deliberate Interference''. We were distraught. Marvins career has been left in tatters and he may not run again :(
Discussions will be held over the coming days to see if he can race at HG again, but to be honest i think it will be highly unlikely :(
Latest results --
Tues 29th
Polar (1/9) 4th in A2.
Teddy (8/37) 4th in 645 hcap.
Russ (4/22) WON A1@2/1 4.64 sectional :)
Marvin (7/36) 3rd in S3. DQ see above :(
Weds 30th
Shelley (1/15) 3rd in A7.
July --- 10/30
Year -- 47/251
Thx and GL
Neil
Polar and Teddy ran, both finishing 4th, then the fun started.
Russ ran a blinder to win his fifth A1 in fine style, obviously we were delighted :)
Then 30 mins later Marvin lines up for a S3 race. We fancied our chances of a double especially as Marv had been flying of late.
Traps went up and he found himself in a good position, as the race unfolded we were getting quite excited as he was coming with his usually late charge. Just as Marv hits the front, for some unknown reason he decides to 'have a look' as he goes by. After the 'Interference' he comes home in 3rd beaten Shd, Shd.
Now after 96 races and never showing any tendancy to be Awkward EVER we were hoping that he may be given the benefit of the doubt and just be marked 'AWK' !!!!!!
The result of the race came over the tannoy and we heard the dreaded comments ''Trap 6 Shear Heaven has been Disqualified for Deliberate Interference''. We were distraught. Marvins career has been left in tatters and he may not run again :(
Discussions will be held over the coming days to see if he can race at HG again, but to be honest i think it will be highly unlikely :(
Latest results --
Tues 29th
Polar (1/9) 4th in A2.
Teddy (8/37) 4th in 645 hcap.
Russ (4/22) WON A1@2/1 4.64 sectional :)
Marvin (7/36) 3rd in S3. DQ see above :(
Weds 30th
Shelley (1/15) 3rd in A7.
July --- 10/30
Year -- 47/251
Thx and GL
Neil
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
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
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 :)
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
Saturday, 7 June 2008
Mays Stats + Comments
A little belated but heres Mays Stats !!!!!!
Belle (1/13) Now trialling back in after seasonal rest.
Betty (4/14) Won an A4 from six runs, down for retrial, has had a busy schedule.
Fivo (3/17) Running well, 3 A2s and 3 3rds and a WIN in A3.
Lucy (5/19) 3 WINS from six starts, a fantastic month Winning A5,A4+ 645 Hcap.
Lulu (3/17) 0/3 in A4, K'Oed in latest and has graded back on.
Marvin (4/25) A couple of 2nds in S3+A3 from 5 runs.
Polar (0/5) Made a pleasing start to his career without winning after good runs in 5 A2s, not getting beaten that far in most of them.
Russ (1/15) Has started to trial back on.
Shelley (0/8) 2nd+4th in A7s after coming back from season.
Teddy (4/25) Ran 3rd behind the smart Olygirl at Perry Barr in a 660m Open. Has WON 2 from 3 since back at HG at A4+A3 level. Running well.
Tom (4/18) Won an A2 in a very good time from 3 runs, also 3rd and 5th in A1 company but came off sore after his latest run. Having a few weeks off.
May --- 8/39
Year - 32/190
A good month for us with 8 winners :)
Lucy and Teddy the pick of the bunch.
June hopefully will be the same and looking forward to see Shelley and Russ in full flow again and hopefully Polar breaking his duck ;)
Puppy Dan went to Ireland to continue his rearing and Janey has found a new home :)
May Dog Of The Month -- LUCY just shades it with 3 wins from 6 starts.
Been a busy start to June already and will be updated after Saturdays runners.
Well done to Loyal Honcho on a great win in this years Greyhound Derby, a deserved success for the Grahams after going so close in the past.
The Epsom Derby takes place in a few hours and i fancy New Approach to taste Classic Glory for the Bolger team.
NFL Tickets for the October Wembley game between the New Orleans Saints and the San Diego Chargers went on sale late in May and Simon and I will be there again to see the action :)
Euro 2008 starts tonight, with no home nations in attendance it will be very different but the football should still be good with many of the top Premiership players out there.
A boring tip but i fancy the Germans to win it with Spain taking the runners up spot.
GL + Thx
Neil
Belle (1/13) Now trialling back in after seasonal rest.
Betty (4/14) Won an A4 from six runs, down for retrial, has had a busy schedule.
Fivo (3/17) Running well, 3 A2s and 3 3rds and a WIN in A3.
Lucy (5/19) 3 WINS from six starts, a fantastic month Winning A5,A4+ 645 Hcap.
Lulu (3/17) 0/3 in A4, K'Oed in latest and has graded back on.
Marvin (4/25) A couple of 2nds in S3+A3 from 5 runs.
Polar (0/5) Made a pleasing start to his career without winning after good runs in 5 A2s, not getting beaten that far in most of them.
Russ (1/15) Has started to trial back on.
Shelley (0/8) 2nd+4th in A7s after coming back from season.
Teddy (4/25) Ran 3rd behind the smart Olygirl at Perry Barr in a 660m Open. Has WON 2 from 3 since back at HG at A4+A3 level. Running well.
Tom (4/18) Won an A2 in a very good time from 3 runs, also 3rd and 5th in A1 company but came off sore after his latest run. Having a few weeks off.
May --- 8/39
Year - 32/190
A good month for us with 8 winners :)
Lucy and Teddy the pick of the bunch.
June hopefully will be the same and looking forward to see Shelley and Russ in full flow again and hopefully Polar breaking his duck ;)
Puppy Dan went to Ireland to continue his rearing and Janey has found a new home :)
May Dog Of The Month -- LUCY just shades it with 3 wins from 6 starts.
Been a busy start to June already and will be updated after Saturdays runners.
Well done to Loyal Honcho on a great win in this years Greyhound Derby, a deserved success for the Grahams after going so close in the past.
The Epsom Derby takes place in a few hours and i fancy New Approach to taste Classic Glory for the Bolger team.
NFL Tickets for the October Wembley game between the New Orleans Saints and the San Diego Chargers went on sale late in May and Simon and I will be there again to see the action :)
Euro 2008 starts tonight, with no home nations in attendance it will be very different but the football should still be good with many of the top Premiership players out there.
A boring tip but i fancy the Germans to win it with Spain taking the runners up spot.
GL + Thx
Neil
Monday, 26 May 2008
Barlows Buzzin'
Since the last post, the Dogs continue to run well, so well that Mark had 9 winners on Friday 23rd.
Latest from ours ---
Thurs 15th (Perry Barr)
Teddy (2/22) 3rd in a 660m OR, ran well at first look at the track.
Friday 16th
Lulu (3/16) 3rd in A4.
Betty (4/12) 3rd in A3.
Shelley (0/7) 2nd in A7.
Sat 17th
Marvin (4/23) 5th in A3.
Polar (0/3) 2nd in A2, led until close home.
Fivo (2/15) 3rd in A2.
Tom (4/18) 5th in a hot A1, came off lame :(
Tues 20th
Teddy (3/23) WON A4@2/1 and a Trophy :)
Lucy (4/17) 4th in A3, denied the Hattrick.
Betty (4/13) 4th in A3.
Weds 21st
Lulu (3/17) KO'd in A4 at third bend, shes fine but needs a retrial.
Polar (0/4) 3rd in A2 beaten 2 shd's.
Friday 23rd
Teddy (4/24) WON A3@4/1 storming late run for two in a row.
Marvin (4/24) 6th in Teddys A3,i hate having 2 in the same race.
Betty (4/14) 5th in A3, a tired run and down for a retrial.
Lucy (5/18) WON 645mHcap@4/1 blasted from the lids for an all the way success, massive price :)
What a great day for the Barlow Kennels, Nine winners on the day (Teddy, Lucy, Kim, Noel, Zippy, Bev, Harvey and the sales dogs Bouncer and Jade) Well done to Mark and the team.
Sat 24th
Fivo (3/16) WON A3@3/1 Downgrade done the trick, an impressive run and time.
LATE EDIT ---
Weds 28th
Fivo (again)(3/17) 3rd in A2.
Russ trialed but needs another.
Lulu trialed and Graded back on.
Fri 30th
Marvin (4/25) 4th in A3.
Lucy (5/19) 3rd in A3.
Shelley (0/8) 4th in A7.
Belle had a trial after seasonal rest.
Sat 31st
Polar (0/5) 5th in P2, got bumped.
Teddy (4/25) 4th in A2.
May -- 8/39
Year - 32/190
Saturday is Wimbledon Derby Final Night and in a tight Final i fancy Tyrur Laurel to beat Kryptonite.
On the supporting card i like Toosey Blue and Farloe Reason.
Thx and GL
Neil
Latest from ours ---
Thurs 15th (Perry Barr)
Teddy (2/22) 3rd in a 660m OR, ran well at first look at the track.
Friday 16th
Lulu (3/16) 3rd in A4.
Betty (4/12) 3rd in A3.
Shelley (0/7) 2nd in A7.
Sat 17th
Marvin (4/23) 5th in A3.
Polar (0/3) 2nd in A2, led until close home.
Fivo (2/15) 3rd in A2.
Tom (4/18) 5th in a hot A1, came off lame :(
Tues 20th
Teddy (3/23) WON A4@2/1 and a Trophy :)
Lucy (4/17) 4th in A3, denied the Hattrick.
Betty (4/13) 4th in A3.
Weds 21st
Lulu (3/17) KO'd in A4 at third bend, shes fine but needs a retrial.
Polar (0/4) 3rd in A2 beaten 2 shd's.
Friday 23rd
Teddy (4/24) WON A3@4/1 storming late run for two in a row.
Marvin (4/24) 6th in Teddys A3,i hate having 2 in the same race.
Betty (4/14) 5th in A3, a tired run and down for a retrial.
Lucy (5/18) WON 645mHcap@4/1 blasted from the lids for an all the way success, massive price :)
What a great day for the Barlow Kennels, Nine winners on the day (Teddy, Lucy, Kim, Noel, Zippy, Bev, Harvey and the sales dogs Bouncer and Jade) Well done to Mark and the team.
Sat 24th
Fivo (3/16) WON A3@3/1 Downgrade done the trick, an impressive run and time.
LATE EDIT ---
Weds 28th
Fivo (again)(3/17) 3rd in A2.
Russ trialed but needs another.
Lulu trialed and Graded back on.
Fri 30th
Marvin (4/25) 4th in A3.
Lucy (5/19) 3rd in A3.
Shelley (0/8) 4th in A7.
Belle had a trial after seasonal rest.
Sat 31st
Polar (0/5) 5th in P2, got bumped.
Teddy (4/25) 4th in A2.
May -- 8/39
Year - 32/190
Saturday is Wimbledon Derby Final Night and in a tight Final i fancy Tyrur Laurel to beat Kryptonite.
On the supporting card i like Toosey Blue and Farloe Reason.
Thx and GL
Neil
Wednesday, 14 May 2008
Girl Power
The Greys are running really well at present (touch wood)
The Girls are taking centre stage with WINS from both Betty + Lucy in the last 24 hours, Go Girls :)
Fri 9th (pm)
Marvin (4/21) 2nd in S3.
Polar (0/2) 2nd in A2, Very good run on 2nd start.
Sat 10th
Teddy (2/21) 4th in S3.
Shelley had a trial and graded back on.
Tues 13th
Betty (4/11) WON A4@5/1 and a Trophy :)
Marvin (4/22) 2nd in A3, Flew out and home, nowt in middle !!
Weds 14th (today)
Lucy (4/16) WON A4@7/2 stayed on well for 2 in a row :)
May -- 4/15
Year - 28/166
Busy time next few days :-
Perry Barr on Thursday, Mark takes 3 including Teddy for a 6 bend Open.
On Friday Bags we have Lulu + Betty running, Shelley runs on the night.
Saturday - Marvin,Polar,Fivo and Tom all go plus we have the Derby 3rd Round Heats from Wimbledon.
Thx and GL
Neil
The Girls are taking centre stage with WINS from both Betty + Lucy in the last 24 hours, Go Girls :)
Fri 9th (pm)
Marvin (4/21) 2nd in S3.
Polar (0/2) 2nd in A2, Very good run on 2nd start.
Sat 10th
Teddy (2/21) 4th in S3.
Shelley had a trial and graded back on.
Tues 13th
Betty (4/11) WON A4@5/1 and a Trophy :)
Marvin (4/22) 2nd in A3, Flew out and home, nowt in middle !!
Weds 14th (today)
Lucy (4/16) WON A4@7/2 stayed on well for 2 in a row :)
May -- 4/15
Year - 28/166
Busy time next few days :-
Perry Barr on Thursday, Mark takes 3 including Teddy for a 6 bend Open.
On Friday Bags we have Lulu + Betty running, Shelley runs on the night.
Saturday - Marvin,Polar,Fivo and Tom all go plus we have the Derby 3rd Round Heats from Wimbledon.
Thx and GL
Neil
Friday, 9 May 2008
HG early May
Early May and a nice double !!!!!
Friday 2nd
Lucy (2/14) close up 4th, 645 Hcap, good first effort.
Betty (3/9) 3rd in A4.
Sat 3rd
Tom (3/16) 3rd in A1.
Russ had a sprint before racing.
Unfortunately he was bitten and will be off for a while :(
Tues 6th
Polar (0/1) 6th in A2 on debut.
Weds 7th
Lucy (3/15) WON A5@3/1 downgrade did the trick :)
Lulu (3/15) 5th in A4, very unlucky, stopped in her tracks.
Betty (3/10) 4th in A4.
Tom (4/17) WON A2@6/1 very impressive time, great run.
Friday 9th am (today)
Fivo (2/14) 3rd in A2.
May -- 2/9
Year - 26/160
Tonight we have Marvin and Polar
Teddy races and Shelley trials Saturday.
I shall be watching Wimbledon on the Intertrack tonight with interest as the 2nd round of the Derby starts.
A couple of shocks in Round 1 but we still have a great competition in prospect.
The real action starts now with the top 3 going through from each heat here on in.
Barnfield Slippy caught my eye in the first round, but there were plenty of good runs so roll on tonight and tomorrow for the 2nd round.
Gl + Catch you soon
Neil
Friday 2nd
Lucy (2/14) close up 4th, 645 Hcap, good first effort.
Betty (3/9) 3rd in A4.
Sat 3rd
Tom (3/16) 3rd in A1.
Russ had a sprint before racing.
Unfortunately he was bitten and will be off for a while :(
Tues 6th
Polar (0/1) 6th in A2 on debut.
Weds 7th
Lucy (3/15) WON A5@3/1 downgrade did the trick :)
Lulu (3/15) 5th in A4, very unlucky, stopped in her tracks.
Betty (3/10) 4th in A4.
Tom (4/17) WON A2@6/1 very impressive time, great run.
Friday 9th am (today)
Fivo (2/14) 3rd in A2.
May -- 2/9
Year - 26/160
Tonight we have Marvin and Polar
Teddy races and Shelley trials Saturday.
I shall be watching Wimbledon on the Intertrack tonight with interest as the 2nd round of the Derby starts.
A couple of shocks in Round 1 but we still have a great competition in prospect.
The real action starts now with the top 3 going through from each heat here on in.
Barnfield Slippy caught my eye in the first round, but there were plenty of good runs so roll on tonight and tomorrow for the 2nd round.
Gl + Catch you soon
Neil
Friday, 2 May 2008
April Stats and Comments
Six Winners from 34 runners in April, latest comments
(year to date)
Belle (1/13) On seasonal rest at present.
Betty (3/8) 3 runs in A5, winning Once, KO'd in first attempt at A4 has trialled back in.
Fivo (2/13) 3 runs at A2 level without success.
Janey (3/9) Gone to RGT on 28th, looking for a loving new home.
Lucy (2/13) 3 runs in A4 and trialled in over 6 bends.
Lulu (3/14) Won twice this month A6+A5 from 4 starts, benefitted from the rest.
Marvin (4/20) no wins from 4 starts in an eventful month, graded back on after latest tumble.
Russ (1/15) 2 starts in A1 early on, he is having a well deserved break, been on the go non stop since we had him, 73 runs already.
Teddy (2/20) 6 starts over 4+6 bends in April, winning on his lastest run in a 645 Hcap.
Tom (3/15) Our busiest racer with 2 wins from 7 starts. Winning at A3+A2 level.
Shelley (0/6) Just the one run in A7 after coming back from season.
Polar (0/0) Has graded on and awaiting first race, probably go in around A2.
April - 6/34
Year - 24/151
April Dog Of The Month - Tom (2/7) and up to A1
Looking forward to May with Polar having his first run, Lucy tackling 6 bends, Russ coming back and Shelley fully back from season.
I will be watching a couple of Hounds with interest in their careers in England which will start shortly. Their names are Longrange Jewel and Pats Boss.
Also sometime in May puppy Dan should be off to Ireland to continue his progress.
Lucy and Betty kick off our May runners tonight, Tom runs Tomorrow.
The 2008 Greyhound Derby gets underway at Wimbledon tonight.
The first round will be run over the the next 2 nights, not as many entries this year but it looks like quality all the way with plenty fancying their chances.
My early two against the field are Catunda Harry and Farloe Black !!!!
Had a really good April at the tables. Only played about 8 days in total, 1 Win and 8 FTs from about 20 mtts was a great effort :)
The football season concludes in May and there is still loads to play for.
Villa still have an outside chance of making 5th in the Premiership after our recent good run.
The Baggies are guaranteed promotion but still have the Title to win.
Man U + Chelsea are tied on pts at the top and have set up a mouth watering trip to Moscow where they meet in the Champions League Final.
Relegation battles aplenty to be decided over the coming weeks.
In Scotland, the Auld Firm still have the Title to play for and Rangers will travel to Manchester after booking their place in the Uefa Cup Final, they will take on Zenit St Petersburg (what price would that have been at the start)
Finally NFL is back on the agenda, the Draft has taken place and tickets go on sale for the Wembley October game sometime in May.
Thx and GL
Neil
(year to date)
Belle (1/13) On seasonal rest at present.
Betty (3/8) 3 runs in A5, winning Once, KO'd in first attempt at A4 has trialled back in.
Fivo (2/13) 3 runs at A2 level without success.
Janey (3/9) Gone to RGT on 28th, looking for a loving new home.
Lucy (2/13) 3 runs in A4 and trialled in over 6 bends.
Lulu (3/14) Won twice this month A6+A5 from 4 starts, benefitted from the rest.
Marvin (4/20) no wins from 4 starts in an eventful month, graded back on after latest tumble.
Russ (1/15) 2 starts in A1 early on, he is having a well deserved break, been on the go non stop since we had him, 73 runs already.
Teddy (2/20) 6 starts over 4+6 bends in April, winning on his lastest run in a 645 Hcap.
Tom (3/15) Our busiest racer with 2 wins from 7 starts. Winning at A3+A2 level.
Shelley (0/6) Just the one run in A7 after coming back from season.
Polar (0/0) Has graded on and awaiting first race, probably go in around A2.
April - 6/34
Year - 24/151
April Dog Of The Month - Tom (2/7) and up to A1
Looking forward to May with Polar having his first run, Lucy tackling 6 bends, Russ coming back and Shelley fully back from season.
I will be watching a couple of Hounds with interest in their careers in England which will start shortly. Their names are Longrange Jewel and Pats Boss.
Also sometime in May puppy Dan should be off to Ireland to continue his progress.
Lucy and Betty kick off our May runners tonight, Tom runs Tomorrow.
The 2008 Greyhound Derby gets underway at Wimbledon tonight.
The first round will be run over the the next 2 nights, not as many entries this year but it looks like quality all the way with plenty fancying their chances.
My early two against the field are Catunda Harry and Farloe Black !!!!
Had a really good April at the tables. Only played about 8 days in total, 1 Win and 8 FTs from about 20 mtts was a great effort :)
The football season concludes in May and there is still loads to play for.
Villa still have an outside chance of making 5th in the Premiership after our recent good run.
The Baggies are guaranteed promotion but still have the Title to win.
Man U + Chelsea are tied on pts at the top and have set up a mouth watering trip to Moscow where they meet in the Champions League Final.
Relegation battles aplenty to be decided over the coming weeks.
In Scotland, the Auld Firm still have the Title to play for and Rangers will travel to Manchester after booking their place in the Uefa Cup Final, they will take on Zenit St Petersburg (what price would that have been at the start)
Finally NFL is back on the agenda, the Draft has taken place and tickets go on sale for the Wembley October game sometime in May.
Thx and GL
Neil
Tuesday, 29 April 2008
HH Glory + HG Round Up
First of all what a great 24 hrs of Poker i've just had.
First off an early bath in the 11.00pm $5k GTD (crypto).
Onto Betfair and again an early exit in EWS.
Back to Hills for the £10 HH 00.14am and the 00.30am $1300 GTD $10 entry.
Played very well in both, got outdrawn a few times in HH but had a massive one go in my favour when i pushed with A8 for my tourny life, got called by AK, A on the flop, 8 on river phew !!!
Made FT in both and got HU in HH v guy who had given me a bit of grief earlier for pushing 5 hands in row. He said i was tilting but i actually had 5 small pps in a row.
Then i got dealt AA --
Game #6935648774: Head Hunter £10 (ID7063901) £10+£1 - Hold'em NL (1200/2400) - 2008/04/29 - 03:07:22 (UK)Table "7063901 - 1" Seat 3 is the button.
Seat 3: Neil15043 (89414 in chips)
Seat 5: Minky1001 (78586 in chips)
Neil15043: posts the ante 300
Minky1001: posts the ante 300
Neil15043: posts small blind 1200
Minky1001: posts big blind 2400
----- HOLE CARDS -----
dealt to Neil15043 [Ac Ah]
Neil15043: calls 1200
Minky1001: checks
----- FLOP ----- [2c Td Kd]
Minky1001: checks
Neil15043: bets 9600
Minky1001: raises to 19200
Neil15043: raises to 86714 and is all-in
Minky1001: is all-in 56686
Returned uncalled bets 10,828 to Neil15043
----- TURN ----- [2c Td Kd][9d]
----- RIVER ----- [2c Td Kd 9d][6s]
----- SHOW DOWN -----
Neil15043: shows [Ac Ah] (A Pair of Aces, King high)
Minky1001: shows [Tc 8h] (A Pair of Tens, King high)
Neil15043 collected 157172 from Main pot
----- SUMMARY -----
Total pot 157172 Main pot 157172 Rake 0Board [2c Td Kd 9d 6s]
Seat 3: Neil15043 (small blind) showed [Ac Ah] and won (157172) with A Pair of Aces, King high
Seat 5: Minky1001 (big blind) showed [Tc 8h] and lost with A Pair of Tens, King high
Take it down :D
11 Heads and 1st place for £290
In the $1300 GTD i finish in 4th for $98.
Off work today so i decided to enter the Betfair 2.15pm $2000 GTD - $30 entry 69 runners
Won a Big 8,000 pot early with the nut flush and i was sitting pretty throughout.
With 15 left i was in a pot for 25k (with the eventual winner) i push with JJ he calls with AK
K on the river to cripple me :(
Manage a double up and back in the game.
Took ages from 10 to 9 before we finally got to the FT.
I had average stack and tried to choose my moments carefully.
We were down to 5 got KQs on button push with my remaining 10k insta call with AA (great timing) and i am gone.
$165 a good return though :)
5 MTTs, 1 win and 2 FTs very happy :)
Onto the Dogs and first of all i went to see my new puppy on Sat 19th.
We went to the kennels of Rachael and Graham, they are a lovely couple.
After a long chat (seemed like we had known them ages) and a coffee they brought two puppies into the conservatory, mine and Gordons who has also purchased one.
They are beautiful, mine, a black dog with 4 white feet and a white chest named Dan.
Gordans is fawn with black and white face and feet named Lachlen.
They were running around and playing and just being puppies :)
Loads of fuss and photos, then back inside for another drink and chat before off home.
Hall Greens latest and Final action of the month -
Friday 18th (night)
Lucy (2/13) 3rd in A4
Sat 19th
Lulu (2/13) 3rd in A5
Teddy (1/18) 4th in A4
Tues 22nd
Marvin (4/19) 5th in A2
Final of the Blue Riband and Farloe Reason was a good winner
Broadacres Rocco deserves a mention £££££ :)
Weds 23rd
Tom (3/14) WON A2@2/1 in a good time.
Shelley graded on after her trial
Polar graded on and will be having his first race soon
Lucy had a six bend trial and is now graded on for both distances
Friday 25th (what a strange day)
Betty (3/8) 6th in A4 KO'd at first bend
Lulu (3/14) WON A5@5/2 good effort ran on well
Teddy (1/19) 3rd in A4, only beaten a SHD
Marvin (4/20) 6th in 645 Hcap, KO'd 6th bend, very unlucky
Sat 26th
Fivo (2/13) 3rd in A2
Tom (3/15) 5th in A1
Tues 29th
Shelley (0/6) 4th in A7 on comeback from season
Teddy (2/20) WON 645Hcap@11/4
Betty trialled before racing, should have graded
A very good couple of days on Poker and at HG :)
April 6/34
Year 24/151
Monthly stats and comments to follow
Thx and GL
Neil
First off an early bath in the 11.00pm $5k GTD (crypto).
Onto Betfair and again an early exit in EWS.
Back to Hills for the £10 HH 00.14am and the 00.30am $1300 GTD $10 entry.
Played very well in both, got outdrawn a few times in HH but had a massive one go in my favour when i pushed with A8 for my tourny life, got called by AK, A on the flop, 8 on river phew !!!
Made FT in both and got HU in HH v guy who had given me a bit of grief earlier for pushing 5 hands in row. He said i was tilting but i actually had 5 small pps in a row.
Then i got dealt AA --
Game #6935648774: Head Hunter £10 (ID7063901) £10+£1 - Hold'em NL (1200/2400) - 2008/04/29 - 03:07:22 (UK)Table "7063901 - 1" Seat 3 is the button.
Seat 3: Neil15043 (89414 in chips)
Seat 5: Minky1001 (78586 in chips)
Neil15043: posts the ante 300
Minky1001: posts the ante 300
Neil15043: posts small blind 1200
Minky1001: posts big blind 2400
----- HOLE CARDS -----
dealt to Neil15043 [Ac Ah]
Neil15043: calls 1200
Minky1001: checks
----- FLOP ----- [2c Td Kd]
Minky1001: checks
Neil15043: bets 9600
Minky1001: raises to 19200
Neil15043: raises to 86714 and is all-in
Minky1001: is all-in 56686
Returned uncalled bets 10,828 to Neil15043
----- TURN ----- [2c Td Kd][9d]
----- RIVER ----- [2c Td Kd 9d][6s]
----- SHOW DOWN -----
Neil15043: shows [Ac Ah] (A Pair of Aces, King high)
Minky1001: shows [Tc 8h] (A Pair of Tens, King high)
Neil15043 collected 157172 from Main pot
----- SUMMARY -----
Total pot 157172 Main pot 157172 Rake 0Board [2c Td Kd 9d 6s]
Seat 3: Neil15043 (small blind) showed [Ac Ah] and won (157172) with A Pair of Aces, King high
Seat 5: Minky1001 (big blind) showed [Tc 8h] and lost with A Pair of Tens, King high
Take it down :D
11 Heads and 1st place for £290
In the $1300 GTD i finish in 4th for $98.
Off work today so i decided to enter the Betfair 2.15pm $2000 GTD - $30 entry 69 runners
Won a Big 8,000 pot early with the nut flush and i was sitting pretty throughout.
With 15 left i was in a pot for 25k (with the eventual winner) i push with JJ he calls with AK
K on the river to cripple me :(
Manage a double up and back in the game.
Took ages from 10 to 9 before we finally got to the FT.
I had average stack and tried to choose my moments carefully.
We were down to 5 got KQs on button push with my remaining 10k insta call with AA (great timing) and i am gone.
$165 a good return though :)
5 MTTs, 1 win and 2 FTs very happy :)
Onto the Dogs and first of all i went to see my new puppy on Sat 19th.
We went to the kennels of Rachael and Graham, they are a lovely couple.
After a long chat (seemed like we had known them ages) and a coffee they brought two puppies into the conservatory, mine and Gordons who has also purchased one.
They are beautiful, mine, a black dog with 4 white feet and a white chest named Dan.
Gordans is fawn with black and white face and feet named Lachlen.
They were running around and playing and just being puppies :)
Loads of fuss and photos, then back inside for another drink and chat before off home.
Hall Greens latest and Final action of the month -
Friday 18th (night)
Lucy (2/13) 3rd in A4
Sat 19th
Lulu (2/13) 3rd in A5
Teddy (1/18) 4th in A4
Tues 22nd
Marvin (4/19) 5th in A2
Final of the Blue Riband and Farloe Reason was a good winner
Broadacres Rocco deserves a mention £££££ :)
Weds 23rd
Tom (3/14) WON A2@2/1 in a good time.
Shelley graded on after her trial
Polar graded on and will be having his first race soon
Lucy had a six bend trial and is now graded on for both distances
Friday 25th (what a strange day)
Betty (3/8) 6th in A4 KO'd at first bend
Lulu (3/14) WON A5@5/2 good effort ran on well
Teddy (1/19) 3rd in A4, only beaten a SHD
Marvin (4/20) 6th in 645 Hcap, KO'd 6th bend, very unlucky
Sat 26th
Fivo (2/13) 3rd in A2
Tom (3/15) 5th in A1
Tues 29th
Shelley (0/6) 4th in A7 on comeback from season
Teddy (2/20) WON 645Hcap@11/4
Betty trialled before racing, should have graded
A very good couple of days on Poker and at HG :)
April 6/34
Year 24/151
Monthly stats and comments to follow
Thx and GL
Neil
Friday, 18 April 2008
HG Catch Up + I Got A Puppy
Latest results from my second home ;)
Sat 5th
Tom (1/10) 4th A3
Russ (1/14) 5th A1
Tues 8th
Marvin (4/18) 6th A2
Teddy (1/16) 2nd A3
Weds 9th
Lulu (2/12) 6th A5
Fri 11th
Betty (2/6) 6th A5
Tom (2/11) WON A3@7/2
Sat 12th
Teddy (1/17) 4th A3
Russ (1/15) 6th A1
Fivo (2/12) 5th A2
Sunday 13th
Hall Green had its Pre Derby Sales Auction, some nice lots were their with some tidy prices as well. Mr Rea did a grand job as Auctioneer and i feel he deserves a mention.
Good Luck with all your new Purchases.
Tues 15th
Lucy (2/12) 4th A4
Tom (2/12) 3rd A2
Weds 16th
Betty (3/7) WON A5@3/1
Fri 18th (morning Bags)
Tom (2/13) 3rd A2
Marvin has had a retrial and should be out again soon.
Shelley has had a couple of trials after season, but needs another (or two)
My brother (Paul) and i have a new arrival, Elite Jordan (Polar) came across from the emerald isle on 2nd April. He has had 2 trials so far and hopefully he has only one more to go to make the card.
Finally i had another Birthday on the 15th and what a lovely surprise present Michelle got me.
A nine week old puppy by HONDO BLACK x DROOPYS NATALIE.
Will see him for the first time Tomorrow and i am dead excited.
Lucy runs tonight.
April 3/21
Year 21/138
There you go, caught up again ;)
The Second City Derby takes place on Sunday and both of us have plenty to play for.
Chelsea beating Everton last night may open the door for us into Europe, if we beat the Blues we then travel to Goodison next week for a massive game.
The Blues need a win to help in their Relegation dog fight.
Lets have a good game and let the best team win ;)
The Scottish National tomorrow and lets try and do better in this than the Grand National.
I know its got top weight but i really fancy Halcon Genelardais to run a Big Big race !!!!!!
Thx and GL
Neil
Sat 5th
Tom (1/10) 4th A3
Russ (1/14) 5th A1
Tues 8th
Marvin (4/18) 6th A2
Teddy (1/16) 2nd A3
Weds 9th
Lulu (2/12) 6th A5
Fri 11th
Betty (2/6) 6th A5
Tom (2/11) WON A3@7/2
Sat 12th
Teddy (1/17) 4th A3
Russ (1/15) 6th A1
Fivo (2/12) 5th A2
Sunday 13th
Hall Green had its Pre Derby Sales Auction, some nice lots were their with some tidy prices as well. Mr Rea did a grand job as Auctioneer and i feel he deserves a mention.
Good Luck with all your new Purchases.
Tues 15th
Lucy (2/12) 4th A4
Tom (2/12) 3rd A2
Weds 16th
Betty (3/7) WON A5@3/1
Fri 18th (morning Bags)
Tom (2/13) 3rd A2
Marvin has had a retrial and should be out again soon.
Shelley has had a couple of trials after season, but needs another (or two)
My brother (Paul) and i have a new arrival, Elite Jordan (Polar) came across from the emerald isle on 2nd April. He has had 2 trials so far and hopefully he has only one more to go to make the card.
Finally i had another Birthday on the 15th and what a lovely surprise present Michelle got me.
A nine week old puppy by HONDO BLACK x DROOPYS NATALIE.
Will see him for the first time Tomorrow and i am dead excited.
Lucy runs tonight.
April 3/21
Year 21/138
There you go, caught up again ;)
The Second City Derby takes place on Sunday and both of us have plenty to play for.
Chelsea beating Everton last night may open the door for us into Europe, if we beat the Blues we then travel to Goodison next week for a massive game.
The Blues need a win to help in their Relegation dog fight.
Lets have a good game and let the best team win ;)
The Scottish National tomorrow and lets try and do better in this than the Grand National.
I know its got top weight but i really fancy Halcon Genelardais to run a Big Big race !!!!!!
Thx and GL
Neil
Friday, 4 April 2008
Grand National Thoughts
Tomorrow is our busiest day of the year by far, all those once a year punters asking the same old questions but its a great day and usually flies by. Lets hope for a trouble free day ;)
The race itself is as competitive as ever and with the bottom weight carrying 10 stone 7 lbs, only 19lbs covers the whole field which has to be a first. I will highlight a few contenders.
Cloudy Lane has a Favs chance but at around 6/1 i will not be interested.
Comply Or Die i feel will struggle to get round and i think he will be Pulled Up.
Slim Pickings, out of all the horses to finish the course last year i feel he will come out best of them and run into a place again.
Simon was going well last year when falling and although he has a different jockey (possible upgrade for me) i think if the ground doesn't dry up to much he has a major chance (On at 20/1 e/w in December)
Bewleys Berry has similar claims to Simon and must be on anyones shortlist granted a clear round.
Butlers Cabin has AP aboard but i am not sure if he has fallen out with the game.
Hedgehunter will jump round but at his age with a big weight cant see him winning (6-12 place finish for me)
Knowhere is an interesting contender, he beat Our Vic easily in Jan and that form is solid now, could go well at a price.
Iron Man (ran in Gold Cup) is the biggest longshot in the race if you fancy a speculative punt.
Others that interest me if they are still intact with their jockeys at halfway would be Snowy Morning, Mr Pointment, Dun Doire (given too much to do in 2007), D'argent, Turko, Black Apalachi and Backbeat.
My prediction for the race is ..............................
1 Simon
2 Knowhere
3 Slim Pickings
4 Bewleys Berry
probably way off the mark but GL with your picks.
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Early runners at Hall Green in April as follows -
Weds 2nd
Tom (1/9) 3rd in A3
Lucy (2/11) 2nd in A4
On Thurs Shelley had a sprint Trial, 480m next week
Friday 4th (Today)
Lulu (2/11) WON A6@4/1 , the rest did her a power of good :)
Betty (2/5) 5th in A5
Fivo (2/11) 6th in A2, a bumpy ride for him
Marvin (4/17) 4th in A2
Teddy (1/15) 5th in S3, slightly disappointing
April 1/7
year 19/124
Tom and Russ out Saturday :)
Thx and GL
Neil
The race itself is as competitive as ever and with the bottom weight carrying 10 stone 7 lbs, only 19lbs covers the whole field which has to be a first. I will highlight a few contenders.
Cloudy Lane has a Favs chance but at around 6/1 i will not be interested.
Comply Or Die i feel will struggle to get round and i think he will be Pulled Up.
Slim Pickings, out of all the horses to finish the course last year i feel he will come out best of them and run into a place again.
Simon was going well last year when falling and although he has a different jockey (possible upgrade for me) i think if the ground doesn't dry up to much he has a major chance (On at 20/1 e/w in December)
Bewleys Berry has similar claims to Simon and must be on anyones shortlist granted a clear round.
Butlers Cabin has AP aboard but i am not sure if he has fallen out with the game.
Hedgehunter will jump round but at his age with a big weight cant see him winning (6-12 place finish for me)
Knowhere is an interesting contender, he beat Our Vic easily in Jan and that form is solid now, could go well at a price.
Iron Man (ran in Gold Cup) is the biggest longshot in the race if you fancy a speculative punt.
Others that interest me if they are still intact with their jockeys at halfway would be Snowy Morning, Mr Pointment, Dun Doire (given too much to do in 2007), D'argent, Turko, Black Apalachi and Backbeat.
My prediction for the race is ..............................
1 Simon
2 Knowhere
3 Slim Pickings
4 Bewleys Berry
probably way off the mark but GL with your picks.
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Early runners at Hall Green in April as follows -
Weds 2nd
Tom (1/9) 3rd in A3
Lucy (2/11) 2nd in A4
On Thurs Shelley had a sprint Trial, 480m next week
Friday 4th (Today)
Lulu (2/11) WON A6@4/1 , the rest did her a power of good :)
Betty (2/5) 5th in A5
Fivo (2/11) 6th in A2, a bumpy ride for him
Marvin (4/17) 4th in A2
Teddy (1/15) 5th in S3, slightly disappointing
April 1/7
year 19/124
Tom and Russ out Saturday :)
Thx and GL
Neil
Monday, 31 March 2008
March Dog Round Up
Six wins in March from 47 runners, break down as follows
Belle (1/13) ran well in A6 without winning before breaking into season (22nd March)
Betty (2/4) Great start to her career winning at A7 and A6 level :)
Fivo (2/10) Got his deserved win in A3 on final run of a busy month (7 runs)
Janey (3/9) Won an A4 from 4 runs, marked Awk again :( , a decent record this year but we have retired her due to her antics rather than wait for the dreaded DQ.
Lucy (2/10) 3 runs at A4 level since her injury without winning.
Lulu (1/10) Struggled this month and given a rest after she had 11 runs in 7 weeks.
Marvin (4/16) Still running well and Won an A2 from 5 starts at a very good level.
Russ (1/13) 4 runs in A1 and 4 seconds, unfortunate not to win but running at the top of his game.
Teddy (1/14) No wins but running well and finished 3rd in a 670m Open at HG.
Tom (1/8) Broke his duck when winning an A4 on his 7th start, ul latest.
Shelley will be having a trial soon after having her seasonal rest.
Our March Dog Of The Month -- Betty
March 6/47
Year 18/117
April kicks off with Tom and Lucy running on Weds Bags and we may have another arrival very soon ;)
Thx and GL
Neil
Belle (1/13) ran well in A6 without winning before breaking into season (22nd March)
Betty (2/4) Great start to her career winning at A7 and A6 level :)
Fivo (2/10) Got his deserved win in A3 on final run of a busy month (7 runs)
Janey (3/9) Won an A4 from 4 runs, marked Awk again :( , a decent record this year but we have retired her due to her antics rather than wait for the dreaded DQ.
Lucy (2/10) 3 runs at A4 level since her injury without winning.
Lulu (1/10) Struggled this month and given a rest after she had 11 runs in 7 weeks.
Marvin (4/16) Still running well and Won an A2 from 5 starts at a very good level.
Russ (1/13) 4 runs in A1 and 4 seconds, unfortunate not to win but running at the top of his game.
Teddy (1/14) No wins but running well and finished 3rd in a 670m Open at HG.
Tom (1/8) Broke his duck when winning an A4 on his 7th start, ul latest.
Shelley will be having a trial soon after having her seasonal rest.
Our March Dog Of The Month -- Betty
March 6/47
Year 18/117
April kicks off with Tom and Lucy running on Weds Bags and we may have another arrival very soon ;)
Thx and GL
Neil
Sunday, 30 March 2008
Quick HG Update
I will do the March Stats later but heres the last update for runners this month.
Tuesday
Teddy (1/13) Ran 3rd in the 670m Open, Well pleased with his first attempt in OR company only beaten just over 2 lengths.
Wednesday
Marvin (4/16) 6th in A1, High enough in the grades at present.
Lucy (2/10) 4th in A4
Fivo (1/9) 5th in A2
Friday
Betty (2/4) Hatrick denied when 3rd in A5, stayed on well.
Tom (1/8) 6th in A3, got badly bumped when moving into 2nd.
Teddy (1/14) 3rd in A3, stayed on well, had a tough week.
Saturday
Fivo (2/10) WON A3@3/1 Downgrade done the trick :)
Russ (1/13) 2nd again in A1, sigh
1 win from 9 runners this week.
March 6/47
Year 18/117
Thx and GL
Neil
Tuesday
Teddy (1/13) Ran 3rd in the 670m Open, Well pleased with his first attempt in OR company only beaten just over 2 lengths.
Wednesday
Marvin (4/16) 6th in A1, High enough in the grades at present.
Lucy (2/10) 4th in A4
Fivo (1/9) 5th in A2
Friday
Betty (2/4) Hatrick denied when 3rd in A5, stayed on well.
Tom (1/8) 6th in A3, got badly bumped when moving into 2nd.
Teddy (1/14) 3rd in A3, stayed on well, had a tough week.
Saturday
Fivo (2/10) WON A3@3/1 Downgrade done the trick :)
Russ (1/13) 2nd again in A1, sigh
1 win from 9 runners this week.
March 6/47
Year 18/117
Thx and GL
Neil
Sunday, 23 March 2008
Betty At The Double !!!!!!
Our fortunes down at Hall Green took a turn for the better this week where we had 4 wins :)
Baggies Betty has her career up and running winning on her 2nd + 3rd starts, Tom also got his 1st win on the board for us on his 7th start and Janey wins again but is also marked Awk again !!!!!
Latest runners -
Weds 19th
Lulu (1/10) 5th A6, ran very flat, hopefully a little break for her.
Betty (1/2) WON A7@7/2 on only her second start.
Tom (0/6) 3rd A3, better run, not bumped about.
Friday 21st
Belle (1/13) 6th in A6, poor run, came in season next day.
Fivo (1/8) 2nd in A2
Janey (3/9) WON A4@4/1 but marked Awk again,to retrial :(
Lucy (2/9) 4th in A4
Saturday 22nd
Betty (2/3) WON A6@2/1 two in a row for the youngster :)
Tom (1/7) WON A4@7/2 First win for us :)
Teddy (1/12) 2nd in S3, ran very well in first attempt at trip.
Marvin (4/15) 5th in S3 (same race as Teddy) got outpaced early.
Russ (1/12) 2nd in A1, Fantastic effort again recording another PB.
March 5/38
Year 17/108
Teddy is our only runner on Tues in a 670m Open.
Happy Easter to you all
Neil
Baggies Betty has her career up and running winning on her 2nd + 3rd starts, Tom also got his 1st win on the board for us on his 7th start and Janey wins again but is also marked Awk again !!!!!
Latest runners -
Weds 19th
Lulu (1/10) 5th A6, ran very flat, hopefully a little break for her.
Betty (1/2) WON A7@7/2 on only her second start.
Tom (0/6) 3rd A3, better run, not bumped about.
Friday 21st
Belle (1/13) 6th in A6, poor run, came in season next day.
Fivo (1/8) 2nd in A2
Janey (3/9) WON A4@4/1 but marked Awk again,to retrial :(
Lucy (2/9) 4th in A4
Saturday 22nd
Betty (2/3) WON A6@2/1 two in a row for the youngster :)
Tom (1/7) WON A4@7/2 First win for us :)
Teddy (1/12) 2nd in S3, ran very well in first attempt at trip.
Marvin (4/15) 5th in S3 (same race as Teddy) got outpaced early.
Russ (1/12) 2nd in A1, Fantastic effort again recording another PB.
March 5/38
Year 17/108
Teddy is our only runner on Tues in a 670m Open.
Happy Easter to you all
Neil
Monday, 17 March 2008
Cheltenham Comments + HG Latest
Well what a week that was.
The Festival kicked off on Tuesday with the Supreme Nov Hurdle, 8/1 the Field, probably the most open betting heat in the Festivals History. I went for Mccoy who was on Binocular and i thought i was off to a winning start. They travelled well all through the race but after the last Captain Cee Bee (Mccoys cast off) wore them down to take the Opener in style.
After race 1 we knew that the ground was Soft and not what we had been told by Mr Claisse !!!!
The Arkle up next and Tidal Bay was a very impressive winner of a substandard renewal.
Champion Hurdle, and who would have thought it that the Irish wouldn't make the first 3 home !!
Katchit the 5yo bravely held off Osano to take the honours with Punjabi taking 3rd. A few valid excuses from the irish who will be back stronger than ever next year.
Onto the Handicaps with An Accordian, Garde Champetre and Crack Away Jack landing the spoils, the latter foiling Ashkazar in his quest to claim the Bonus from the previous Saturdays Imperial Cup.
Wednesday arrived and so did the High Winds. Cheltenham Abandoned. Called off around 8.30am. Around Midday the schedule for the remainder of the meeting came out, 10 races on Thursday and 9 on Friday. That meant the two best racing days EVER.
Thursday, winds had gone, racing was on for Bumper 10 race card.
The Four Miler started preceedings and Old Benny outstayed Over The Creek :(
SA Chase up next and we have our first winning FAV at the meeting where Albertas Run ran out a good winner.
Finger OnThe Pulse held the late challenge of the Queens Barber Shop in the Jewson Hcap.
Next was the Performance of the meeting. Master Minded, a 5yo blew the opposition away in The Champion Chase, sauntering home 19l clear of previous Champion Vor Por Estudes. At 5yo one wonders how many more Champion Chases he can win ?
Our Vic led from piller to Post in the Ryanair Chase for an easy success and boosted my flagging funds ;)
The World Hurdle up next and the amazing Inglis Drever arrives late on the scene to take the race for the Third time. He is the First Horse to record a Treble in this Grade 1 race.
Mister McGoldrick rolled back the years when routing his field in the RP Plate. His winning SP of 66/1 would be the biggest of the week.
Bally Fitz for Twiston-Davies took the Pertemps Final from Staying Chaser Miko De Beauchene.
High Chimes landed a competitive renewal of the Kim Muir from the fast finishing Openide.
Willie Mullins again landed the Bumper this time with Cousin Vinny who i think will be a very good winner of this race (some of them dont train on). Zaarito is better than his running here and was given an indifferent ride !!!!!
Friday was the day we had been waiting for. The Gold Cup match between Champion Kauto Star and The Pretender Denman. Before that though we had 5 races to get through. We had a new race this year. The first running of the Mares only event went to Whiteoak at 20/1. She travelled really well during the race and held off the late challenge of Refinement by a SH HD.
Fiveforthree stayed on strongly for Ruby Walsh as they took a strong renewal in the Ballymore Hurdle. There will be winners aplenty come out of this race and many will go Novice Chasing next season.
Naiad De Misselot came out best from Kicks For Free in a driving finish to the Coral Cup by a nose. Junior faded into 3rd and was matched for Thousands on Betfair at very short prices after leading at the last, Ouch.
The Triumph Hurdle looked a match pre race and thats how it turned out where Celestial Halo made all of the running to beat Fav Franchoek fairly comfortably.
Alan King's Nenuphar Collonges took the 3 mile Nov Hurdle from Liskennett and The Tother One who gave Sam Thomas a few steering problems going to the last. Will be interesting to see when the winner goes back over fences.
Onto the eagerly awaited Gold Cup. Kauto Star v Denman.
Kauto Star went off a shade of odds on and powerhouse Denman was a 9/4 shot.
Confidence had come for the reigning Champion but both horses looked a picture.
Paul Nicholls' other horse Neptune Collonges made the early running with Denman just behind and Kauto tracking him. With a circuit to go Denman takes up the running and Kauto gets in close to one. Away from the stands Denman leads form Neptune and Kauto with Halcon Genelardais,Exotic Dancer and Afistfullofdollars in behind. As Denman and Sam Thomas keep up the relentless gallop Kauto Star brushes through a couple more fences and you can sense he may be in trouble. Top of the hill and Denman is asked to quicken, Neptune Collonges still in second tries to follow and Ruby starts rowing away on Kauto Star, there is no initial response and Ruby gives him a crack. Denman rounds the home turn with a big lead and Kauto starts to run on, into second past Neptune he looks dangerous for a while but Denman puts it to bed with a good jump at the last and sails up the hill for a 7l victory. Kauto Star plugs on for second just holding off a resurgent Neptune Collonges close home for a memorable 1-2-3 for Paul Nicholls. Denman wins and in some style. Halcon Genelardais runs on from way back and is beaten only 16l at the line (remarkable because with 3 to jump he was well adrift).
Now my take on the race and having backed Denman is that there was not much left in the tank, where as Kauto Star didnt jump at his best and the ground softer than ideal for him .
Neptune Collonges ran with great credit and gives Nicholls a head ache where to campaign him from now on. Halcon Genelardais on this run will be hard to beat over extreme distances with his abundance in stamina.
We eagerly await the next installment and on quicker ground who knows, but on this day Denman was a worthy winner.
The foxhunters went to Amicelli, Tiger Cry a good winner of the Grand Annual and Silver Jaro took the finale The County Hurdle beating Psycho on whom Carberry over did the waiting tactics.
I showed a slight loss on the week. Tuesdays selections ran ok with a couple of places.
Thursday a small bet on Old Benny, a nice one on Our Vic and doubled up with Inglis Drever for a nice return.
Friday, small bet on Amicello (thanks to my work colleague) and with Denman doing the business in the Gold Cup i almost clawed it all back.
No winners this week at HG - recap
Weds
Fivo (1/6) 3rd in A2
Belle (1/12) 2nd in A6
Teddy (1/11) 4th in A3
Tom (0/5) 5th in A3
On Thursday Betty trialed back on after being made to retrial
Friday
Janey (2/8) 5th in A4
Lulu (1/9) 5th in A6
Lucy (2/8) 3rd in A4
Saturday
Russ (1/11) 2nd in A1 in his fastest time ever !!!!!
Marvin (4/14) 5th in A1
Fivo (1/7) 5th in A2
Teddy had a 6 bend trial before racing and went nicely
March 1/26
Year 13/96
Hopefully a winner wont be too far away. Next runners on Weds Bags are Lulu, Betty and Tom.
Only a couple of games of Poker lately and nothing to write home about, hope to be on the tables later tonight.
Thx and GL
Neil
The Festival kicked off on Tuesday with the Supreme Nov Hurdle, 8/1 the Field, probably the most open betting heat in the Festivals History. I went for Mccoy who was on Binocular and i thought i was off to a winning start. They travelled well all through the race but after the last Captain Cee Bee (Mccoys cast off) wore them down to take the Opener in style.
After race 1 we knew that the ground was Soft and not what we had been told by Mr Claisse !!!!
The Arkle up next and Tidal Bay was a very impressive winner of a substandard renewal.
Champion Hurdle, and who would have thought it that the Irish wouldn't make the first 3 home !!
Katchit the 5yo bravely held off Osano to take the honours with Punjabi taking 3rd. A few valid excuses from the irish who will be back stronger than ever next year.
Onto the Handicaps with An Accordian, Garde Champetre and Crack Away Jack landing the spoils, the latter foiling Ashkazar in his quest to claim the Bonus from the previous Saturdays Imperial Cup.
Wednesday arrived and so did the High Winds. Cheltenham Abandoned. Called off around 8.30am. Around Midday the schedule for the remainder of the meeting came out, 10 races on Thursday and 9 on Friday. That meant the two best racing days EVER.
Thursday, winds had gone, racing was on for Bumper 10 race card.
The Four Miler started preceedings and Old Benny outstayed Over The Creek :(
SA Chase up next and we have our first winning FAV at the meeting where Albertas Run ran out a good winner.
Finger OnThe Pulse held the late challenge of the Queens Barber Shop in the Jewson Hcap.
Next was the Performance of the meeting. Master Minded, a 5yo blew the opposition away in The Champion Chase, sauntering home 19l clear of previous Champion Vor Por Estudes. At 5yo one wonders how many more Champion Chases he can win ?
Our Vic led from piller to Post in the Ryanair Chase for an easy success and boosted my flagging funds ;)
The World Hurdle up next and the amazing Inglis Drever arrives late on the scene to take the race for the Third time. He is the First Horse to record a Treble in this Grade 1 race.
Mister McGoldrick rolled back the years when routing his field in the RP Plate. His winning SP of 66/1 would be the biggest of the week.
Bally Fitz for Twiston-Davies took the Pertemps Final from Staying Chaser Miko De Beauchene.
High Chimes landed a competitive renewal of the Kim Muir from the fast finishing Openide.
Willie Mullins again landed the Bumper this time with Cousin Vinny who i think will be a very good winner of this race (some of them dont train on). Zaarito is better than his running here and was given an indifferent ride !!!!!
Friday was the day we had been waiting for. The Gold Cup match between Champion Kauto Star and The Pretender Denman. Before that though we had 5 races to get through. We had a new race this year. The first running of the Mares only event went to Whiteoak at 20/1. She travelled really well during the race and held off the late challenge of Refinement by a SH HD.
Fiveforthree stayed on strongly for Ruby Walsh as they took a strong renewal in the Ballymore Hurdle. There will be winners aplenty come out of this race and many will go Novice Chasing next season.
Naiad De Misselot came out best from Kicks For Free in a driving finish to the Coral Cup by a nose. Junior faded into 3rd and was matched for Thousands on Betfair at very short prices after leading at the last, Ouch.
The Triumph Hurdle looked a match pre race and thats how it turned out where Celestial Halo made all of the running to beat Fav Franchoek fairly comfortably.
Alan King's Nenuphar Collonges took the 3 mile Nov Hurdle from Liskennett and The Tother One who gave Sam Thomas a few steering problems going to the last. Will be interesting to see when the winner goes back over fences.
Onto the eagerly awaited Gold Cup. Kauto Star v Denman.
Kauto Star went off a shade of odds on and powerhouse Denman was a 9/4 shot.
Confidence had come for the reigning Champion but both horses looked a picture.
Paul Nicholls' other horse Neptune Collonges made the early running with Denman just behind and Kauto tracking him. With a circuit to go Denman takes up the running and Kauto gets in close to one. Away from the stands Denman leads form Neptune and Kauto with Halcon Genelardais,Exotic Dancer and Afistfullofdollars in behind. As Denman and Sam Thomas keep up the relentless gallop Kauto Star brushes through a couple more fences and you can sense he may be in trouble. Top of the hill and Denman is asked to quicken, Neptune Collonges still in second tries to follow and Ruby starts rowing away on Kauto Star, there is no initial response and Ruby gives him a crack. Denman rounds the home turn with a big lead and Kauto starts to run on, into second past Neptune he looks dangerous for a while but Denman puts it to bed with a good jump at the last and sails up the hill for a 7l victory. Kauto Star plugs on for second just holding off a resurgent Neptune Collonges close home for a memorable 1-2-3 for Paul Nicholls. Denman wins and in some style. Halcon Genelardais runs on from way back and is beaten only 16l at the line (remarkable because with 3 to jump he was well adrift).
Now my take on the race and having backed Denman is that there was not much left in the tank, where as Kauto Star didnt jump at his best and the ground softer than ideal for him .
Neptune Collonges ran with great credit and gives Nicholls a head ache where to campaign him from now on. Halcon Genelardais on this run will be hard to beat over extreme distances with his abundance in stamina.
We eagerly await the next installment and on quicker ground who knows, but on this day Denman was a worthy winner.
The foxhunters went to Amicelli, Tiger Cry a good winner of the Grand Annual and Silver Jaro took the finale The County Hurdle beating Psycho on whom Carberry over did the waiting tactics.
I showed a slight loss on the week. Tuesdays selections ran ok with a couple of places.
Thursday a small bet on Old Benny, a nice one on Our Vic and doubled up with Inglis Drever for a nice return.
Friday, small bet on Amicello (thanks to my work colleague) and with Denman doing the business in the Gold Cup i almost clawed it all back.
No winners this week at HG - recap
Weds
Fivo (1/6) 3rd in A2
Belle (1/12) 2nd in A6
Teddy (1/11) 4th in A3
Tom (0/5) 5th in A3
On Thursday Betty trialed back on after being made to retrial
Friday
Janey (2/8) 5th in A4
Lulu (1/9) 5th in A6
Lucy (2/8) 3rd in A4
Saturday
Russ (1/11) 2nd in A1 in his fastest time ever !!!!!
Marvin (4/14) 5th in A1
Fivo (1/7) 5th in A2
Teddy had a 6 bend trial before racing and went nicely
March 1/26
Year 13/96
Hopefully a winner wont be too far away. Next runners on Weds Bags are Lulu, Betty and Tom.
Only a couple of games of Poker lately and nothing to write home about, hope to be on the tables later tonight.
Thx and GL
Neil
Friday, 14 March 2008
Cheltenham Festival Final Day
Managed to find a couple of winners on Thursday :)
Onto Fridays 9 race card, don't fancy anything strongly but here goes
12.30 Mares Only
The Festivals newest race, Chomba Womba looks a worthy Fav but i will take her on with Labelthou. Emma Lavelle has her horses running well at present and she will be hoping for her second winner of the week.
1.05 Ballymore Hurdle
See Day 2, Breedsbreeze.
1.40 Coral Cup
See Day 2, Junior.
2.15 Triumph Hurdle
Franchoek is the one to beat, his form seems rock solid and with only 15 runners this year the cream should rise to the top. Celestial Halo looks the only danger.
2.50 Albert Bartlett Nov Hurdle
Gone To Lunch finished only 9l behind Triple World Hurdler Inglis Drever, that should see him go very close here. Wouldn't put anyone off backing Carruthers or The Tother One though.
3.15 Tote Gold Cup
Sit back and enjoy !!!!!!!!
Lets hope we have an epic here, whether your on Kauto Star or Denman lets hope the best horse wins. Nothing else can possibly barring accidents. Personally i'm with Denman ;)
4.05 Foxhunters
Agus A Vic won well last time and he'll do for me, the once smart Lord Of Illusion is an interesting runner and is worth a saver.
4.40 Grand Annual
Wheres me pin !!!!!!!!!! no idea ;) Almaydan maybe.
5.20 County Hurdle
The Finale as trappy as ever. Mon Michel (Jamie rides instead of Wingman) and Missis Potts my two against the field.
Happy Punting and GL
Neil
Onto Fridays 9 race card, don't fancy anything strongly but here goes
12.30 Mares Only
The Festivals newest race, Chomba Womba looks a worthy Fav but i will take her on with Labelthou. Emma Lavelle has her horses running well at present and she will be hoping for her second winner of the week.
1.05 Ballymore Hurdle
See Day 2, Breedsbreeze.
1.40 Coral Cup
See Day 2, Junior.
2.15 Triumph Hurdle
Franchoek is the one to beat, his form seems rock solid and with only 15 runners this year the cream should rise to the top. Celestial Halo looks the only danger.
2.50 Albert Bartlett Nov Hurdle
Gone To Lunch finished only 9l behind Triple World Hurdler Inglis Drever, that should see him go very close here. Wouldn't put anyone off backing Carruthers or The Tother One though.
3.15 Tote Gold Cup
Sit back and enjoy !!!!!!!!
Lets hope we have an epic here, whether your on Kauto Star or Denman lets hope the best horse wins. Nothing else can possibly barring accidents. Personally i'm with Denman ;)
4.05 Foxhunters
Agus A Vic won well last time and he'll do for me, the once smart Lord Of Illusion is an interesting runner and is worth a saver.
4.40 Grand Annual
Wheres me pin !!!!!!!!!! no idea ;) Almaydan maybe.
5.20 County Hurdle
The Finale as trappy as ever. Mon Michel (Jamie rides instead of Wingman) and Missis Potts my two against the field.
Happy Punting and GL
Neil
Thursday, 13 March 2008
Cheltenham Festival 10 Race Bonanza
After the postponement of Day 2 due to the high winds we have a Bumper 10 race card on Thursday.
Have given a few tips already but will keep them in time order.
12.30 NH Chase
Over The Creek , see Day 2
1.15 Sun Alliance Chase
Air Force One , see Day 2
1.40 Jewson Nov Chase
A typical wide open Festival Handicap, small interest in Paul Nicholls' pair Dear Villez and Arturio
2.20 Champion Chase
Vor Por Ustedes , see Day 2 (wouldn't rule out Twist Magic if ground has dried out)
2.55 Ryanair Chase
A guaranteed fast pace with The Listener in the field, i give Our Vic one last chance to shine.
He patently didn't stay the extended 3 mile last time but this should be right up his street.
3.30 World Hurdle
I can't have defeat for Inglis Drever, he has beaten most of these before easily and i am sure they won't turn the tables.
4.05 RP Plate
JP's Don't Push It goes in this Handicap and many feel he is very nicely handicapped but at the prices i can't have him on my mind. I go for a speculative punt on Borora who has run well in the past at the Festival.
4.40 Pertemps Final
Have absolutely no idea but if i had to choose one i would go with Nicky Richards Gunner Jack.
5.15 Kim Muir
At 7/1 or 8/1 the field it shows what an open race this is. My two against the field will be Bob Bob Bobbin and Newbay Prop.
5.50 Bumper
See Day 2 also beginning to fancy Zaarito now.
Plenty of stamina needed for this day and who used to say the Thursday of the Festival was rubbish ;)
With Cheltenham being off i turned up at Hall Green this morning to find that around half a dozen of coaches had been diverted to there. With the money burning holes in their pockets they soon got stuck into the action. Hope they didn't back any of ours cos they would have done there dough (results posted later)
Thx and GL
Neil
Have given a few tips already but will keep them in time order.
12.30 NH Chase
Over The Creek , see Day 2
1.15 Sun Alliance Chase
Air Force One , see Day 2
1.40 Jewson Nov Chase
A typical wide open Festival Handicap, small interest in Paul Nicholls' pair Dear Villez and Arturio
2.20 Champion Chase
Vor Por Ustedes , see Day 2 (wouldn't rule out Twist Magic if ground has dried out)
2.55 Ryanair Chase
A guaranteed fast pace with The Listener in the field, i give Our Vic one last chance to shine.
He patently didn't stay the extended 3 mile last time but this should be right up his street.
3.30 World Hurdle
I can't have defeat for Inglis Drever, he has beaten most of these before easily and i am sure they won't turn the tables.
4.05 RP Plate
JP's Don't Push It goes in this Handicap and many feel he is very nicely handicapped but at the prices i can't have him on my mind. I go for a speculative punt on Borora who has run well in the past at the Festival.
4.40 Pertemps Final
Have absolutely no idea but if i had to choose one i would go with Nicky Richards Gunner Jack.
5.15 Kim Muir
At 7/1 or 8/1 the field it shows what an open race this is. My two against the field will be Bob Bob Bobbin and Newbay Prop.
5.50 Bumper
See Day 2 also beginning to fancy Zaarito now.
Plenty of stamina needed for this day and who used to say the Thursday of the Festival was rubbish ;)
With Cheltenham being off i turned up at Hall Green this morning to find that around half a dozen of coaches had been diverted to there. With the money burning holes in their pockets they soon got stuck into the action. Hope they didn't back any of ours cos they would have done there dough (results posted later)
Thx and GL
Neil
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