Towcester Greyhound Trader Sale Preview

Yankee Dan – just the 2 races on this April 2020 youngsters’ card where despite showing obvious signs of greenness he very much gave the indication that there is plenty to come.  Highlighted that he’s plenty of pace when recording 2955 in only his second ever trial at Kilkenny earlier this year.  Mother Locnamon Bridie has produced plenty of high grade and open class types in previous litters.

Oaktree Billy – October 2020 dog pup from the maiden litter of Emmas Dream who was a top-grade winner around Galway.  A son of the leading stud dog Droopys Sydney this brindle pup has plenty to come but has already indicated that he will be competing at the high end of the graded system if not even better when running on strongly at Galway to record 2910 on just his second career start.

Corcass Comet – stunning unraced February 2021 brindle dog pup from the second litter of Clona Lass.  Lass’s first litter are already winning plenty of races on the track this second litter to Clonbrien Hero look like being even better.  All the hard work of rearing and schooling already done and new connections will have a young pup on their hands who is primed and ready to quickly move through the grades.

Corcass Tiger – unraced full brother to Comet detailed above and looks ahead of his sibling at this stage with a 3-length trial victory over him in the sole mark on their card.  Looks a real nice youngster who should give new connections plenty to look forward to.

Ballyoran Maura – gorgeous white and blue bitch pup who at just April 2021 could be absolutely anything.  Dam Coolowen Ant was unraced but counts the likes of Burgess Doc the sensational 2020 Springbok Champion and the speedy open racer Coconut Comrades amongst her litter mates.  Maura showed plenty of ability when winning a 2-dog trial at Kilkenny recently in 2994.

Canya Fly – unraced May 2021 son of the sensational Pestana who very much looks to be passing his superstar track qualities onto his offspring.  Dam Boherduff Jill was well proven on the track herself with a flying 2884 win on the card around Clonmel.  Jill’s first litter are winning plenty of good class races and being a daughter of Allen Harbour she counts the likes of Pinpoint Den amongst her relations with Den having won the Steel City Cup in 2016.  Irish superstar Susie Sapphire came from Jetstream Lynx who of course is a daughter of Allen Harbour.  This really is a fantastic breeding line and Canya Fly looks a very exciting prospect.

Dunbolg Freyja – unraced August 2020 bitch pup with just 2 races on her card.  Mother Dunbolg Hanna was a strong running lady who won opens over 515m at Hove and 540m at Crayford.  Very green still and needs a few races under her belt for experience but should win plenty on the UK graded scene.

Mikeys Ed – stunning unraced October 2020 blue dog pup from the maiden litter of Alanas Angel.  Took a middle to wide course when recording 3051 Waterford in the very first trial of his life.  Plenty to come from this likeable young pup.

Flyers Brady – wide running July 2020 youngster with just 2 races on his card.  Mother Confey Eye was an A1 winner around Sheffield and is from a dam known to produce competition class greyhounds including full brother Black Eyed Peppa who was a finalist in the 2017 Irish St Leger.  Brady was a comfortable 3 length winner of the very first trial of his life when recording 2992 around Galway.

Glenvale Haji – unraced October 2020 dog pup by Laughil Blake and out of Mays Priceless who of course was a top-grade winner at Romford and won in open class over 515m at Hove.  Full brother to Haji , Hyde Park Devil , has already ran 4 races winning 2 of those including a stunning 2144 effort around Dundalk.  Mays Priceless is a product of Global Liberty who time after time produced major competition class greyhounds including the likes of Lenson Blinder , Slippy Cian , Skilful Sandie and many others.  Haji a winner of the only 2 trials on his card including a hugely promising 2184 effort around Dundalk last time has the world at his feet.  He won’t stop improving for some time yet and can only improve for fitness and an eventual step up in trip.

Gizmo Smasher – blue and white dog pup who despite only being an August 2020 whelp already has 4 wins on the card including a stunning 2988 effort when winning in top grade company over 550 yards at Newbridge.  Strong running sort who looks destined for the open racing scene here in the UK where he should be well suited by a variety of tracks and trips.

Hawkfield Maxie – full brother to Gizmo detailed above and though not quite possessing the same sort of pace is far from devoid as a 6-length win around the tough Mullingar circuit perfectly highlighted when winning by 6 lengths in 2917.  Has found things tough in better races since and may well benefit from a fresh start here in the UK where he looks sure to win plenty.

Romeo Dynamo – British Bred prospect bred by Derby winning breeder David Firmager.  A stunning 76lb son of Droopys Sydney from the maiden litter of Fabulous Nigella.  Nigella was a pacey lady on the track who competed in open class and hails from Coolavanny Pearl who has produced many competition class greyhounds including the likes of Clona Blaze the 2019 Easter Cup winner , Newinn Jacko winner of the Monmore Puppy Derby and the Olympic at Hove in 2020 and the sensational Newinn Session.  A ready made British Bred pup with many months of improvement still to come and already has a 3020 trial on the card around Clonmel.

Romeo Sub Zero – full brother to Dymano detailed above and looks a hugely exciting prospect.  Two races on this lad’s card and winning both of them.  Showcased a nice touch of early with stamina to boot when recording 2933 around Clonmel on his latest start and looks sure to progress into a lively contender on the British Bred open scene.  A wide runner who looks sure to attract plenty of attention in the sales ring.

Silverspring Lea – this March 2021 bitch pup could be absolutely anything.  Bred to be special a daughter of the superstar Pestana and Cracked Lady.  Lady of course the Irish Puppy Oaks Champion of 2019.  Lea has just the 1 race on her card and couldn’t have been any more impressive as she won well around Waterford in 2884 and stayed every inch of the trip well.  Destined for a career in open class here in the UK this lady looks to be special.

Silverspring Ale – an exciting young unraced May 2021 bitch pup who looks sure to progress nicely through the grades here in the UK.  A daughter of Rising Brandy and Ela Juliet she was 1 length winner of the very first trial of her life when recording 1732 around Waterford.  All the hard work done and sure to prove a useful addition to any kennel in the UK.

Flyers Honey – strong running young July 2020 lady who looks sure to win plenty of graded races over a variety of trips.  Stayed well on her 400-yard debut at Dundalk and though beaten on six bend debut over 750 yards at Shelbourne there is plenty left to come.  Will swiftly move through the grades here in the UK.

Hello Charlie – unraced September 2020 dog pup and a son of the six-bend open race bitch Jaytee Charlie who won around Cork , Kilkenny and Shelbourne.  Recorded 3033 around Kilkenny in his sole 4 bend trial to date.  Will progress for some time to come and should win plenty here in the UK.

Effernogue Faye – stunning January 2021 bitch pup who has been faultless in the two trials on her card to date.  Was sensational when recording 2959 around Enniscorthy in her first trial and despite hitting trouble throughout next time on the track still ran out a strong running 6 1/2 length winner of a 3 dog Kilkenny trial.  Dam Ballymac Helena is an open class winner here in the UK around Nottingham and being out of Ballymac Scarlet is of course well related to many competition class greyhounds including Irish Derby Champion of 2015 Ballymac Matt.

Effernogue Fern – full unraced sister to Faye detailed above and showed plenty of promise in the very first trial of her life when recording 2982 around Enniscorthy.  Lots to like about this young lady and sure to progress through the grades quickly for her new connections.

Kilbreedy Sydney – just 6 races on this young October 2020 pups’ card and already a two-time winner in Ireland.  A super victory around Shelbourne’s sprint trip in 1914 by fully 5 lengths was followed up with a 2889 victory around Dundalk.  Running on strongly all the way to the finish convinced his current connections to head to Towcester for a crack at the Juvenile where a sensational performance when finishing runner up in his heat booked him a slot in the second round.  This is a readymade greyhound for the open scene here in the UK who has been reared and trained to perfection up until this point.  Coming from a kennel who have sold many open class and competition winners through the sales here in England and this lad looks sure to be another who will be competing with the very best.

Townview Syd – strong running son of Droopys Sydney and Follys View who had the better of the sensational Wide Open by 1 1/2 lengths in the very first four bend trial of his life back in February.  Subsequently performed with huge credit when reaching the third round of the Con & Anne Kirby Memorial at Limerick.  Posted a sensational 2865 from the back of the pack in his first round Kirby heat when finishing runner up to Da Bold Freddie.  From the magnificent Toms Delight dam line which is synonymous with producing strong running class and this lad looks no exception.

Ketch Up Sheila – June 2020 bitch who is sure to compete in the higher grades here in England.  Has run numerous solid races around Enniscorthy with a best so far of 2928.  Dam Ketch Up Bella reached the third round of the Oaks at Shelbourne in 2019 and recorded 2834 in her second-round heat.  Lovely prospect and one who definitely has brood potential going forward.

Ketch Up Speedy – full sister to Sheila detailed above.  A wide runner so sure to attract attention in the sales ring and herself has a 2948 on the card from just a handful of races around Enniscorthy.  Will prove to be a solid grader who will win plenty for new connections.

Silverspring Ria – absolute raw baby who is a daughter of the superstar Pestana and out of Puppy Oaks winner Cracked Lady.  Landed the money in good style to win the first two races of her life around Waterford punted into odds on both occasions and got the job done in professional style.  Has since been competing in a very hot A2 stake at Shelbourne Park where she reached the final having recorded a super 2888 in her semi-final.  One for the open racing scene here in England.

Silverspring Ali – May 2021 daughter of Rising Brandy and Ela Juliet and couldn’t have done any more than win the only trial on her card and win it well by 2 lengths in 1684 around Waterford.  So young could be absolutely anything and with the rearing and schooling already completed she’s ready to get to work for new connections where she should swiftly move right through the grades.

Yankee Story – good winner around Dundalk last week by 3 1/4 lengths in 2190.  Pacey type who doesn’t reach 2-year-old until next month and from a dam who hails from Precious Story he should without doubt appreciate the sterner tests of stamina as he ages.

Oaktree Sydney – just 2 races on this October 2020 dog pups’ card and showed that with experience he will quickly move through the graded system here in England.  A son of Droopys Sydney and Emmas Dream he’s sure to prove a useful addition to any graded kennel.

Romeo Sparta – January 2021 British Bred pup who could be absolutely anything.  Just the 2 trials on his card both coming at Clonmel where a 2954 effort when holding his sole rival by fully 4 lengths was followed up with a 2956 on a slow track.  A son of superstar Dorotas Wildcat and the open race staying bitch Drive On Betsy this lad should do nothing but improve for months and looks sure to be lining up in some of the excellent British Bred open race competitions available here in the UK.

Romeo Rapido – stunning dark brindle January 2021 pup who posted a sensational 2903 off the back of a quick 289 split when winning on career debut around Clonmel.  A lightning early paced wide runner who again being one of David Firmager’s British Bred’s will be eligible for all the British Bred competitions throughout his career.  With his excellent early and all-round pace he’s going to have plenty of options and being a wide runner he’s sure to attract plenty of attention in the sales ring.  A son of the superstar stud Droopys Sydney and from the maiden litter of Fabulous Nigella.

Miss Mini Wonder – September 2020 bitch pup who has shown great promise in 2 career starts to date including when recording 2938 around Kilkenny on her last competitive start.  Won a 3-dog trial by fully 8 lengths in 2927 around the same venue marking her out as an above average type.  Stud Droopys Jet usually throws offspring with a nice touch of early and she looks no exception whilst her dam Miss Mini Marvel produced the high-class Pierno in her previous litter.  Pierno was an open class winner around Shelbourne Park who ran the superstar Ballymac Wild to a short head in the final of the 15000 euro to the winner Open 600 last year.

Chachun Pot Star (ex – Droopys Signal) – four-time race winner on Irish soil already with 3 wins around the tough Kilkenny circuit and a solid winning effort in A3 at Shelbourne over the demanding 575-yard trip.  This dog will win races and compete at a high grade at any track in the UK.  By Dorotas Wildcat and out of Droopys Sylvia who of course has thrown the likes of Droopys Trapper and Trawler in previous litters as well as many other high-class offspring.

Audere – November 2020 pup who finished second in the sole trial on his card which was a sprint around Shelbourne Park.  Recording 1940 he looked in need of experience and though he will need to improve upon that he should well do.

Do Not Disturb – What a prospect this December 2020 dog pup is.  Recorded 2923 in the very first 525-yard trial of his life where despite missing the break badly he came through strongly to win his 2-dog trial by 5 lengths and pulling further and further clear to the pick-up with every passing stride.  A son of Ballymac Best and Ring Precilla with Precilla already having thrown open class sorts in previous litters.  Do Not Disturb looks just the sort to progress into a really nice open class greyhound here in the UK with all of the hard work of rearing and schooling done by an operation who have become synonymous their sales offerings going on to become hugely successful here in England.  Looks sure to attract a lot of attention in the sales ring from all those with a shrewd eye.

Silverspring Ace – absolute baby at May 2021 and can do nothing but improve for a very long time.  A stunning white and black dog pup by Rising Brandy out of Ela Juliet.  A very nice who stopped the clock in 1744 around Waterford in the only trial on his card.

Silverspring Al – full brother to Ace listed above and looks a little ahead of that one at this stage.  Should turn into a nice type with experience and is sure along with his brother to attract the attention of many.

Fabulous Dorotas – what a prospect for the British Bred scene this bitch is.  Just a January 2021 whelp and with only 2 trial marks on her card she’s already posted 2961 when winning a 2-dog trial around Clonmel by a widening length and followed that up with a 2964.  Real nice sort who should make her presence felt here in the UK where the option of British Bred events is an attractive proposition for her new connections.  Father Dorotas Wildcat needs no introduction and mother Drive On Betsy a good class open race staying bitch here in the UK has already proven herself with open class offspring in her maiden litter.

Romeo Explosion – full brother to Dorotas detailed above and similar comments apply to this exciting British Bred youngster.  Ever so impressive when winning the first trial of his life around Clonmel in 2962 holding off his opposition by 2 lengths and pulling further clear with every yard to the pick-up.  Showing signs of the stamina that his mother possesses in abundance this looks another nice type who will be well at home in British Bred races here in the UK.

Swanley Smasher – super young bitch prospect for the UK open race scene who is already a dual winner around Shelbourne Park.  A sensational early paced performance over 525 yards when recording 2871 in a facile win was followed not much later with an equally as impressive performance when despite early bumping she recorded a flying 3277 over 600 yards.  This young lady will win many races at a variety of tracks and trips here in the England.

Hawkfield Gizmo – five-time race winner around Newbridge with the last 2 of those victories coming in top grade A1 company.  A pacey lady who looks sure to win plenty in her career and then go on to have definite brood prospects in the future.

Pascali Rosie – October 2020 bitch who has been knocking on the door in her 5 races to date.  Has shown enough to suggest she will more than pay her way on the graded scene here in England.

Lodgefield Jason (ex – Droopys Format) – experienced sort whose pace cannot be denied.  Posted a sensational 2846 when winning a decent race around Shelbourne Park last year.

Silverspring Sue – what a prospect this March 2021 bitch pup is.  Posted identical times of 1674 when winning the only 2 sprint trials on her card and put up 3008 in the very first 525-yard trial of her life all coming around Waterford.  A daughter of Pestana and Irish Puppy Oaks winner of 2019 Cracked Lady.  High class prospect.

Procul Harum – what a puppy prospect this February 2021 bitch pup is.  Stunning white and brindle girl who is a daughter of the superstar marathon performer Riverside Honey.  In only the second 525-yard trial of her life last week she posted 2918 around Clonmel.  This lady is destined for the top and with her breeding and with time to mature she could become a leading player on the UK staying scene.

Kilgraneyroddick – very strong running young brindle dog who is still very much on an upward curve.  Despite encountering all kinds of trouble he got up to win late around Kilkenny in 2925 and has improved hugely since then when almost coming from last to first and in the process record 2897 last time out.  This lad will be well suited by a test of stamina and will no doubt compete in opens over both four and six bends.

Outlier Gracie – green as grass January 2021 bitch pup.  Despite her obvious lack of experience she still won her four bend qualifying trials around Waterford and Enniscorthy well showcasing a good attitude.  Time wise will need to improve but she’s plenty young enough and being a wide runner she will appeal to many.

Banrion – breeding to die for an emanating from one of the leading set ups in greyhound racing.  Bred , reared and schooled by the Newry Maestro Brendan Matthews this young lady posted 19.53 over the 350-yard sprint trip at Shelbourne Park in the sole trial on her card.  From a very well-regarded litter.  Will win plenty on the track but further down the line this lady could well be a very much sought-after brood.

Trepidation – the jungle drums are beating about this November 2020 pup.  His pace on the gallop and in the sole to date trial on his card when recording 19.25 around Shelbourne Park despite his obvious greenness has left those watching amazed.  Destined for the open class competition circuit this youngster will have bidders waiting round until late in the sale to have a chance of purchasing a young unraced greyhound who will soon become the envy of many.  A very talented prospect.

Glaswegian – unraced April 2021 dog pup from a dam who has thrown plenty of strong running winners in previous litters.  Not a lot to go off but nicely bred and the trial on the day will provide plenty of clues.

Shebeen Dana – just 2 races on this lovely blue dog’s card where he showed plenty of promise in a couple of low-grade races at Youghal.  Showed himself to be progressing nicely with a wide margin 2963 trial success around Shelbourne Park on his latest outing.

Romeo Sportstar – there looks to be no question that this January 2021 brindle dog pup will progress to becoming a leading player on the British Bred scene.  Another from the Dorotas Wildcat x Drive On Betsy litter he has been sensational in the first 2 trials of his life.  Winning a 2-dog trial around Clonmel by fully 3 1/2 lengths in the first of those he then followed it up with a 29.21 effort on a slow track next time out.  A top-class prospect who will be a valuable addition to any kennel looking to be involved in British Bred opens and with his potential he could well be making his presence felt in other competitions too.

Romeo De Facto – another British Bred prospect this time from the Droopys Sydney x Fabulous Nigella litter of January 2021.  Recorded 2982 in the very first four bend trial of his life around Clonmel.  Plenty to come from this lad and sure to give his new connections plenty of fun over the coming months and years.