It was great to hear the other day from Steve Murphy that Ballymac Kewell is still well and is living out with Liam Dowling in Kerry. I followed Kewell very closely throughout his career mainly as I had a dog trained by the same trainer, Carly Philpott. Steve(by dogs head) is one of the sports genuine nice blokes and always has time for chat and a catchup even though he is trying to win the top races whist I'm happy with an S2!Kewells CV couldn't be stronger Irish Puppy Derby Finalist 2003, won Pop Gun International Thurles 2004, English Derby Finalist 2004, 3rd Dundalk International 2004, 2nd Ladbrokes Select Stakes 2004, Unbeaten Finalist 2005 Scottish Derby (withdrawn off colour),Waltamstow Veteran Derby Winner 2005. The pedigree on its own is strong enough being out of Droopys Woods and one of the best dames ever in Blonde Returns.
Kewell is reported to have an 11 month litter on the ground to Farloe Valencia and has also served a couple of Liams bitches.
Its amazing what happens to these superstars of the track. Why would breeders not use Kewell ?
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