Hove’s Greyhound of the Month for July was Girvan Blue (Ace Hi Rumble-Droopys Kina, Mar 12), owned by Mr and Mrs J Last and trained by Derek Knight.
A winner at the end of June (A5), the black went unbeaten through the month with four victories (A4, A3, A3, A3) clocking a career best, 30.04.
A £1 accumulator on Blue’s five victories would have netted £5,292.
4-in-a-row
Baran Kansas owned by Mr S Baran and trained by Claude Gardiner
Who Need Class owned by Who NeedsSyndicate and trained by Seamus Cahill
3-in-a-row
Swift Messi owned by The Glum Sinners and trained by Norah McEllistrim
Burnpark Pixie owned and trained by Doreen Walsh
100 races
Slaheeny Valley owned by Mr D Eland and trained by Paul Garland
Beenleigh Star owned by Mr S Coomber and trained by Maria Collins
Mildenhall continues to function since the devastating news in relation to the lost court proceedings writes Mark Newberry.
Whilst things appear to continue as normal the promoters are working hard to try to secure a long term future for RDC promotions and as such the O&T will look to do all it can to support there efforts at this unique and terrific stadium. As one can expect there will be a period of no news whilst strategies are considered.
OK, so its not a Towcester, or bookmaker backed facility and its far from perfect and it has for many reasons taken many backward and questionable steps that see it very much a real grass roots set up ……
BUT it has created a niche , it maintains a safe running surface , it provides a friendly and helpful environment , its a great place to start pups , its home to many gifted trainers , Its best dogs hold there form elsewhere and its part of our great sport …of which the feeling , passion and emotions of this exciting sport are the same here as anywhere else and certainly something we do not want to loose.
With the long term future looking less than optimistic it is essential that the O&T and those who use the facility continue to support the track and provide it with the quality and strength in depth it needs to successfully function as we will try to work with the promoter in marketing the product and generating the revenue required to keep this a going concern.
On the racing front its been the old stagers who have led the way in July with 3 veteran performers who continue to perform at the highest level at the Hall.
The return of Les Andersons one time track champion Dance Michael after a 6 month lay off saw him brush aside the new pretenders with a terrific performance in a top grade A4 when he used his customary early pace to win in a good 23.29s and lay claim to his title making it 20 wins from 44 starts.
The race also saw the second top veteran Wajas Scout beaten only a hd in the race after a recent 23.25 win and still one of the best we have and expertly handled by Derek Brighton. The 3rd veteran is the Anne Kirby owned and trained Ballyhoe Anthem , this one time top performer has returned to the track after a recent spell at Henlow with a bang making it 2 from 2 posting a best 23.41s.
The July A7 OBS final was deservedly won by the Viv Hawes owned and trained Savana Harmony who got it right at the start to land the event in 24.08 for this popular handler. The dog of the month award was shared by R Pendals Fairweather Pal and David Prentices Bonanza King who both landed doubles, with the Anne Kirby trained Zodiac taking the bitches award by also landing a double and stats of 3 firsts and 6 seconds in her last 9 outings.
Monmore’s Dog of the Month for July was the Kirsty Turner trained Springlawn Tom (Nambisco-Saratoga Jill, May 12). Mr J S Hawkley’s dog won three times (A7, A6, A5) in four races.
Bitch of the Month was Girls On Film (Blackstone Gene-Show Class, Apr 11), trained by Pat Curtin with an identical record, her victories coming in A10, A9 and A8.
There were 3 wins in a row for the following
On the Snaff (Trained by Mel Baker)
Swift Glory (Trained by Mel Baker)
Ardera Heather (Trained by Patricia Cowdrill)
Girls on Film (Trained by Pat Curtin)
Springlawn Tom (Trained by Kirsty Turner
Priceless Shore (Trained by Kirsty Turner)
There are 100 up jackets
for the following
Ballymac Gavin (Trained by Alan Jenkins) Landown Jack (Trained by Kim Billingham)
Pelaw Grange’s Greyhound of the Month winner for July was Bredas Song (Hometown Boy-Bredas Angel, Apr 11).
Alan Surtees’ black recorded 3 wins, 1 second and 1 fourth place throughout the month.
This strong staying dog is in fine form over 4 and 6 bends winning 7 from his last 16 starts.
Jimmy Brown does the honours on behalf of sponsors First Choice Security
Poole’s Dog of the month for July was Move Over Timmy (Duke Special-Move Over Dora, Jun 12) owned by Mrs L.White and trained by Phil Chatfield.
The white and blue completed a four 421-1 four timer with victories in A6, A5, A4, and A3.
3 in a row awards:-
Chadwell Heather owned by Mrs K.Wait and trained G.Wright
Millwards Daisy owned by Mr. M. Millward and trained by P. Chatfield.
Move over Timmy owned by Mrs L.White and trained by P. Chatfield.
Westwind Tiny owned by Mr R.Moore and trained by D.Dodd.
Owners bonus sweepstake winner:-
Meydan King owned and trained by R.Pike
Romford’s Dog of the Month for July was Blanc Noir (Premier Fantasy-Bringyadinner, Aug 13), owned by Mr A J Massey and Mrs P E Wiley and trained and trained by Martyn Wiley.
The pup began the month in A5 and finished it in A4 after winning three of his four races.
Top bitch was Miss J L Archer and Mrs C Locke’s Malibu Jules (Duke Special-Droopys Rave, Oct’12). The white and blue won three of her five races, plus a third and a fifth.
Wimbledon’s July dog of the month was Rathduff Max (Premier Fantasy-Kilara Duchess, Jul 13) owned by Miss J Secular & trained by B Nicholls.
The black middle grader went to traps for times for three wins and a third.
Bitch of the month was Take A Note (Kinloch Brae-Maffra Blue, Oct 12) owned by the Richard Rees Racing Club & trained by R Rees. The A2 runner won two of her four races.
The WGOA Four Seasons Trophy (summer award) went to Give Me Patience (Droopys Scolari-Mohane Patient, Mar 13) owned by Mr B M Crane & trained by B Doyle. This greyhound had five wins from nine runs in the period and also completed three wins in a row.
Yarmouth’s Dog of the Month award for July was shared by two females.
Devine Beauty (Archaton Pine-Kuda Flash, May 13) won three of her five races (A6/A5) for Miss D M Bix, Mr CR Woodcock and trainer Alison Kelly-Pilgrim.
Sharing the honour was puppy Be Bopa Lula (Razldazl Jayfkay-Rockabilly Lou De’13) owned and trained by John Leyden.
The black won A6, A5 and A4 clocking a career best 28.70 for the 462 metres.
Owners Associations are reminded that we will always attempt to incorporate any presentation photos that they make available to us
