Kennel news

Took the three dogs that ran on Friday to Addington today for a trial. This was to get them back onto chasing the lure. Also the idea behind running them is to get them a lot fitter because of the hard ground and not being able to gallop. Minnie was a little disappointing but she looks like she needs further than the sprint distant because her run home was OK.

Two of the litter Zac and Pat run down at Ascot park tomorrow so looking forward to seeing them produce the goods.

Up on the North Island Tom went for his Qualifying trial today and beat his brother Ted by 5L in a flying 18.32 at Manakau. Some run and a great run from his brother as well. Exciting times I hope for these pair.

Ben is still on the easy list but is walking about 7Ks a day and hopefully at the weekend I will give him a small gallop on a sawdust surface.

Noticed that Charlie (Smash Rumour) has taken his earnings to over $29,000 and if he wins tomorrow he will crack the $30,000 barrier. Sadly Eva his sister has not made it back from injury and has been retired as a brood bitch. 

Replay Christchurch GRC 23 January 2015

To watch the Feral dogs they are in
Race 1 Trap 8         0:00-0:41
Race 5 Trap 7         4.08-4.51
Race 9 Trap 6         8.13-8.55
Sadly they are at the back of the races!!!!

Walking the dogs at Feral Greyhound Kennels around Oxford NZ.

Feral Coaster (Sam) Feral Poutini (Ben) Feral Hoki (Minnie) Feral Helen (Mo)

View Hill in the background. Not a bad walk.

Is that a Hare in the distance?

Left to right: Feral Coaster, Feral Hoki, Feral Helen, Feral Poutini

Who is walking who?

Need a drink time!

Another disappointing day at the office!

3 runners at Addington and the best to show for it was a 6th place. This was achieved by Mo ( Feral Helen) she actually ran well but again the lack of experience around the bend cost her a few lengths. Major disappointment was Sam ( Feral Coaster) again a tardy start and a bump at the 1st bend put paid to his chances and he finished 8th. Minnie (Feral Hoki) had her first race and she certainly lacked experience and was slightly hampered at the 1st bend. No excuses though for any of them but they desperately need galloping and during this hot summer weather the grass gallop is as useful as a chocolate fire guard.

Im smiling just.........next time eh!)-

Well that didn't go as well!!

Just returned from the Races at Addington and it needed a hot and spicy Pizza hut special to cheer me up!  Both dogs ran today and I think Mo thought she had to finish in the place it said on her jacket 7th! No excuses no hard luck stories just think she needs the experience of racing now! Sam must have been cocking his leg up in the traps because when they opened he decide to give them 4 lengths start!! Showed a little bit of pace but then ran in to the other tail enders on the bend and lost all chances. Back to the drawing board disappointed but not disillusioned just yet. They badly need racing experience now so will enter them again to see if I can get them a start next week.

Stewards report. FEREL COASTER(7) was slow to leave the boxes. Prior to the bend SKILLZ TAYLOR(2) was placed in restricted room when racing between JAMAICAN ARCHIE(1) and KNOW LUCK(4) this in turn caused KNOW LUCK to be turned outwards and check FEREL COASTER.

First races today!!

Well both Sam (Feral Coaster) and Mo (Feral Helen) have their first race day start today at Addington. Mo is in race 1 and Sam is in race 2. Both have drawn the 7 box ! Not expecting big things but as long as they come off sound thats all that matters whilst they are learning their trade.
https://www.thedogs.co.nz/catch-the-action/11534/field-detail.aspx

Good to hear that Tom is going very smart up on the North Island for his owner Tony Potts. Both Tony and Steve and Kathy the trainers are excited by his trial performances.

Charlie (Smash Rumour) won his C4 at Addington and last night failed by 1/2 a length to win his C5. 

Boxer off for a bit of education.

Boxer (Yellow Mustard pup Nov13) Is off to Raikia for his 4 weeks education.