See You When

I'm thinking of renaming the Pirate "See You When" as he does seem to have more stop starts than a pair of London traffic lights. After being not accepted for Gymcrack after finishing just 3 lengths behind Kingsmill Sparky he had to watch Sparky go off to Hall Green to land the Gymcrack first round heat yesterday. Sparky looks to have some fantastic early pace and one to follow. He has a slight knock on his pad so will be off for a couple of days. Lance indicated he will probably take him to Wimbledon for a trial to see how he takes to the track.

Lisa's Invader looks sure to lead at Monmore tonight but not to sure whether he can hang on. Bubbly Casino finished 5th in the St Ledger Final at Henlow whilst Bubbly Classic was in trouble again at Romford this week.

Iceman Flying

The winners contine to flow for Lance. Great to see Kingsmill Sparky take the first heat of the Gymcrack yesterday. Iceman Ross(pictured) heads back to Wimbledon tonight to contest the Derby plate.

Trouble in Derby

Plenty of big shocks down at Wimbledon tonight. Thought I had done a silly think by laying Ego back after Droopys Robinho and Phoenix Paddy had crashed out. Paddy's injury did not look good at all. Fingers crossed for the dog. Anyway Ego, Dutchy and Dino all bit the dust. It leaves me with Westmead Lord to just get out of trouble and Kanes Blue would be a dream result but very unlikely.

Great to see Lances Iceman Brutus(pictured) bang out and win by nine lenghts on the undercard.

Gutted

The Pirate has not been selected to run in the Gymrack starting this Friday. Totally gutted................We have waited 20 months to see him run and to see him not make the line up is very disappointing. Lance will probably enter him at Coventry before heading to Nottingham with him.

Positive Outlook will also be heading to Coventry as he is not getting any runs at Swindon.

Final word..............gutted............................

Derby Latest

Spent the morning up at Martin's kennels. After taking Avenue Guide and Lisa's Invader out on a long walk I took a new shots of dogs looking for new homes for his website. The dog pictured is retired and one of those. He kindly posed very well for the picture.

Joe at Shelbourne Stud mailed me that Queen Survivor had her litter to Boheduff Light. The first picture of the litter is posted on the site under News.

Gave Monmore a miss so I could watch the Derby on the Internet. After laying back Hooter and Westmead Lord in the week my collection of bets still looked good. Of the selection remaining Blonde Dino, Zig Zag Dutchy , Express Ego and Kanes Blue all qualified. Sadly Westmead Joe went out. Droopys Robinho and Phoenix Paddy again looked fantastic.

Mixed Bubbly Fortunes

Bubbly Casino finished second last night to qualify for the £4000 St Ledger Final at Henlow next Thursday. Bubbly Classic finished a disappointing last at Romford. It's clear the Derby took alot out of this dog last year.

The picture is of a dog called Proud Ronaldinho that's in training at Monmore with Martin Burt. http://www.martinburtracing.co.uk/
He's a fine looking dog that is always catching the eye in trials. Looks like one to follow over coming months for sure.

Pirate Pleases

On going reported as slow Kingsmill Sparky(28.95) beat Zigzag Pirate(29.22)at Hall Green after BAGS this afternoon. All being well Piratewill now be entered for the Gymcrack. The picture is of Dopeys Return on the day Pirate was born.