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19/07/09 Gunner & Billy trial at Stainforth -Gunner winning trial by 10+ length in 30.51 -10 (30.41) showing great early
Billy also wins trial by 4.5 length in 30.53 - 10 (30.43) - falling out (as usual) & staying on strongly to win trial
21/7/09 -Gunner comes 3rd in his 1st Race (a5) in 30.54, after taking a knock at 1st & been checked when rounding the final bend.
22/7/09 - Gunner runs this Saturday (a5) Trap 6, were hoping for better things, fingers crossed! - Billy also makes his Stainforth Debut, (a4) has his trap, but looks a tough introduction.
14/8/09 -Billy rins tonight trap1 a4 -looks tough - Gunner runs tomorrow night, a5, trap 5, has some time to find, however IF finding his trapping again & making the 1st bend infront, has a good chance...................good luck! -(also presentation of the Squire with his commisioned Mug tonight at Stainforth................his face will be a picture!!! -Billy ran ok -but a4 much too tough for him - Gunner produced a 4.19 sectional, but alas 2 equally fast trappers inside, forced him wide at the 1st & he came in 4th
16/8/09 - Nikitoilet Kennel visit to Squire Geoffs, Red Carpet rolled out for Mr,Mrs & Master Pru & no doubt fresh buttered scones from Mrs Squire!-alas Pru got time wrong & no time for mrs Squire to get the scones ready, so mr kiplings instead!
16/8/09 -Gunner out of trap6 in a5, hoping he finally gets out & round 1st bend with a ...................5 length lead!!! -we can dream!
25/8/09 -had gunner out a6, 4th -Billy still way too high at a4, ran well at 8/1 to come a distant 3rd & had Geoffrey have his 1st look at Track in 2 dog sprint -beaten 5 3/4 l in 17.90, stayed on to trip though & was pleasing - highlight of night was Rabs face, unable to speak with joy when Viola Mist (squires new dog) ran a superb trial - oh & also the Squires new lettering plastered all over his van..............in his fav color.........GOLD!!!!
28/8/09 -Billy runs 4th a5 & Geoffrey has 1st 4 bend trail 2nd beaten 8l in approx 31.30, nice run for him
1/9/09 -Gunner wins his 1st race on Stainforth, perfect draw & in with 5 slow starters, was 1.5l clear going to the 1st bend, went on to easily score by 2.5l in around 30.50. Well done to all the team at Greystokes for our 1st winner on the excellent Stainforth track.
26/9/09 - Geoffrey disapoints in front of Pru to come 6th, Gunner the previous evening came in 4th after a good split, the motto is -stay away Pru & Debs!!!!!, Billy is off with a slight groin strain & will return in a couple of weeks. Gunner decides he wants a ride in the C4 today & jumps in drivers side & into the back & lays down!..............'out' cries Debbie 'your going for a walk not a ride you bagger'!!!!!
10/10/09 -Gunner wins a6, from an unfavoured trap3, runs as 'straight as a straight man!', gets passed on the 3rd, but fights back & runs on to win by over 2 length in 30.38 - 16/10/09 -a5 -comes 3rd after lots of 1st bend trouble. Rab is still poorley, man flu has hit this 'scottish hardman', maybe the lure of Ann may get him back?, i hope so as i hear hes been sorting out some unwanted clothes for the local Tramp!!!
17/10/09, the squire is nervous, as 'non nonsence' owner Pru is nipping out for a pint of milk (well thats what he will be telling Jo!), no nothing short of a victory will appease Pru (aka Peter Jones from Dragons Den) - Billy makes his comeback after a few weeks rest with a minor groin strain, but looks to have to much to do to be in with much of a chance.
12/11/09 -Latest -Gunner still Barking & goading other dogs! -Billy off with groin strain & enjoying life at Debs house........hasnt claimed the sofa yet, however likes opening the post!!!!...........Geoffrey (silly name!!) sadly wasnt quite fast enough for Donny & has been sold to a sheffield trainer......................however weve found a replacement................July 07 black dog ....yes with a silly name..............details coming soon!!!..........kennel name of Rab!!!!
4/12/09 - Billy here now helping to wrap Xmas pressies! - Gunner keeping the Squire on his toes, Rab settled into the Graystokes Country Estate very well & now graded on Stainy.
9/1/10 - Billy back to the squires, awaiting a sprint trial, but been in the paddock galloping, so fingers crossed/Gunner barking & goading all other dogs (so hes ok!)/Greystokessquire awaiting the local schooling track to open to have a handslip/Rab C, well..................lets wait & see!
30/1/10 -Guns wins a4 by 6.25L -gaining 12 spots on prev week, Debs saw him win for 1st time ever!!! - Billy trialed back, a tad outside grading, Bobby looking good & Rab C on secondment to Newcastle!
3/2/10 - Pob (Bolly Mactaz) joins the toilet from Lynda Bolland, if we have half the succes she had with him, then we will be very pleased.
9/8/10 - Gunner at Home with us for 4 months, perhaps give him a spin,if only to shed some of the excess food hes been pinching from worktops at home!!! - Billy to re-trial at Dunham, hes drinking in last chance saloon................failure to re-grade means a certain return to live with us (& Gunner!)...............so bet the bagger isnt trying too hard!!!!
18/10/10 -Ben wins last Sat at Donny, close race though!, off to sheffield tomorrow night.......................worth a fiver?
31/12/10 -Both Billy & Gunner in training at the squires, Ben at home with us, will never race again, due to taking a tumble 6 weeks ago & breaking hock, hes doing well & on way to a recovery & life on the sofa!
May11 - Ferdy going to be checked, after failing to recapture Notts form, Gunner back to a5 after 6 length win in a7, pup not 6 months, still waiting to see if 'Myface Mike' will be accepted as a name!
25/5/11 -Ferdy graded on & is put in a stiff a5 on friday night. & pup named MAFACE MIKE!!!
15/7/11 -Ferdy suffered an awful injury & had to be pts, absolutely gutted,RIP lad.
August 11 -Gunner limps off at Donny feeling wrist, sad to see, however next day hes back with us on our sofa for his retirement.
4/9/11 -New Purchase arrives! -Lemon Minnie -oct09 Black Bitch......................the futures bright..the futures Black!!!
11/11/11- Minnie comes 2nd beaten a short head, with no luck at all in running, her run will be the last run at Doncaster for us, as we now travel to Nottingham with 'the squire'.
28/11/11 -So Long Marianne, aug10 brindle bitch joins us next week, had a couple of trials in Clonmel........................something for the squire to work on! -April 12, Shes on the card a6 -had 2 runs now.
21/4/12 -Poets Blood - Ocy10 Bitch just purchased. & Minnie wins her 3rd 6 bender in 4 runs, taking the s1 in 42.52, her best time yet... im very happy!! -Poets sadly decided to fight -so re-homed through Sutton RGT & 6 weeks later found a lovely home with a family -was a lovely friendly Bitch & we miss visiting her at the kennels.
22/2/13 - Minnie off with a few niggles, Jessie having 3 weeks rest after 12 wins from 32 runs -will be back refreshed soon - Rupert now had 9 races - back down to a6 & will be winning very soon -ran a good race last time, finishing 4th, but a bit green still.
16/11/13 - Jessie a surprise Winner on Tuesday at 7/1 will be retired soon, Minnie now 4 years old will be mated to Scolari next year & we hope for a litter as good as him & his offspring crossed to Minnies mun 'Scolari me Daddy'! - Daisy continues to frustrate & run green. Meanwhile Jack is up to a2 at Notts
24/3/14 - Minnie retired & waiting to be mated to Scolari, Daisy still frustrating & Dotty waiting for her first trial after being schooled by Rob Holt
Billy also wins trial by 4.5 length in 30.53 - 10 (30.43) - falling out (as usual) & staying on strongly to win trial
21/7/09 -Gunner comes 3rd in his 1st Race (a5) in 30.54, after taking a knock at 1st & been checked when rounding the final bend.
22/7/09 - Gunner runs this Saturday (a5) Trap 6, were hoping for better things, fingers crossed! - Billy also makes his Stainforth Debut, (a4) has his trap, but looks a tough introduction.
14/8/09 -Billy rins tonight trap1 a4 -looks tough - Gunner runs tomorrow night, a5, trap 5, has some time to find, however IF finding his trapping again & making the 1st bend infront, has a good chance...................good luck! -(also presentation of the Squire with his commisioned Mug tonight at Stainforth................his face will be a picture!!! -Billy ran ok -but a4 much too tough for him - Gunner produced a 4.19 sectional, but alas 2 equally fast trappers inside, forced him wide at the 1st & he came in 4th
16/8/09 - Nikitoilet Kennel visit to Squire Geoffs, Red Carpet rolled out for Mr,Mrs & Master Pru & no doubt fresh buttered scones from Mrs Squire!-alas Pru got time wrong & no time for mrs Squire to get the scones ready, so mr kiplings instead!
16/8/09 -Gunner out of trap6 in a5, hoping he finally gets out & round 1st bend with a ...................5 length lead!!! -we can dream!
25/8/09 -had gunner out a6, 4th -Billy still way too high at a4, ran well at 8/1 to come a distant 3rd & had Geoffrey have his 1st look at Track in 2 dog sprint -beaten 5 3/4 l in 17.90, stayed on to trip though & was pleasing - highlight of night was Rabs face, unable to speak with joy when Viola Mist (squires new dog) ran a superb trial - oh & also the Squires new lettering plastered all over his van..............in his fav color.........GOLD!!!!
28/8/09 -Billy runs 4th a5 & Geoffrey has 1st 4 bend trail 2nd beaten 8l in approx 31.30, nice run for him
1/9/09 -Gunner wins his 1st race on Stainforth, perfect draw & in with 5 slow starters, was 1.5l clear going to the 1st bend, went on to easily score by 2.5l in around 30.50. Well done to all the team at Greystokes for our 1st winner on the excellent Stainforth track.
26/9/09 - Geoffrey disapoints in front of Pru to come 6th, Gunner the previous evening came in 4th after a good split, the motto is -stay away Pru & Debs!!!!!, Billy is off with a slight groin strain & will return in a couple of weeks. Gunner decides he wants a ride in the C4 today & jumps in drivers side & into the back & lays down!..............'out' cries Debbie 'your going for a walk not a ride you bagger'!!!!!
10/10/09 -Gunner wins a6, from an unfavoured trap3, runs as 'straight as a straight man!', gets passed on the 3rd, but fights back & runs on to win by over 2 length in 30.38 - 16/10/09 -a5 -comes 3rd after lots of 1st bend trouble. Rab is still poorley, man flu has hit this 'scottish hardman', maybe the lure of Ann may get him back?, i hope so as i hear hes been sorting out some unwanted clothes for the local Tramp!!!
17/10/09, the squire is nervous, as 'non nonsence' owner Pru is nipping out for a pint of milk (well thats what he will be telling Jo!), no nothing short of a victory will appease Pru (aka Peter Jones from Dragons Den) - Billy makes his comeback after a few weeks rest with a minor groin strain, but looks to have to much to do to be in with much of a chance.
12/11/09 -Latest -Gunner still Barking & goading other dogs! -Billy off with groin strain & enjoying life at Debs house........hasnt claimed the sofa yet, however likes opening the post!!!!...........Geoffrey (silly name!!) sadly wasnt quite fast enough for Donny & has been sold to a sheffield trainer......................however weve found a replacement................July 07 black dog ....yes with a silly name..............details coming soon!!!..........kennel name of Rab!!!!
4/12/09 - Billy here now helping to wrap Xmas pressies! - Gunner keeping the Squire on his toes, Rab settled into the Graystokes Country Estate very well & now graded on Stainy.
9/1/10 - Billy back to the squires, awaiting a sprint trial, but been in the paddock galloping, so fingers crossed/Gunner barking & goading all other dogs (so hes ok!)/Greystokessquire awaiting the local schooling track to open to have a handslip/Rab C, well..................lets wait & see!
30/1/10 -Guns wins a4 by 6.25L -gaining 12 spots on prev week, Debs saw him win for 1st time ever!!! - Billy trialed back, a tad outside grading, Bobby looking good & Rab C on secondment to Newcastle!
3/2/10 - Pob (Bolly Mactaz) joins the toilet from Lynda Bolland, if we have half the succes she had with him, then we will be very pleased.
9/8/10 - Gunner at Home with us for 4 months, perhaps give him a spin,if only to shed some of the excess food hes been pinching from worktops at home!!! - Billy to re-trial at Dunham, hes drinking in last chance saloon................failure to re-grade means a certain return to live with us (& Gunner!)...............so bet the bagger isnt trying too hard!!!!
18/10/10 -Ben wins last Sat at Donny, close race though!, off to sheffield tomorrow night.......................worth a fiver?
31/12/10 -Both Billy & Gunner in training at the squires, Ben at home with us, will never race again, due to taking a tumble 6 weeks ago & breaking hock, hes doing well & on way to a recovery & life on the sofa!
May11 - Ferdy going to be checked, after failing to recapture Notts form, Gunner back to a5 after 6 length win in a7, pup not 6 months, still waiting to see if 'Myface Mike' will be accepted as a name!
25/5/11 -Ferdy graded on & is put in a stiff a5 on friday night. & pup named MAFACE MIKE!!!
15/7/11 -Ferdy suffered an awful injury & had to be pts, absolutely gutted,RIP lad.
August 11 -Gunner limps off at Donny feeling wrist, sad to see, however next day hes back with us on our sofa for his retirement.
4/9/11 -New Purchase arrives! -Lemon Minnie -oct09 Black Bitch......................the futures bright..the futures Black!!!
11/11/11- Minnie comes 2nd beaten a short head, with no luck at all in running, her run will be the last run at Doncaster for us, as we now travel to Nottingham with 'the squire'.
28/11/11 -So Long Marianne, aug10 brindle bitch joins us next week, had a couple of trials in Clonmel........................something for the squire to work on! -April 12, Shes on the card a6 -had 2 runs now.
21/4/12 -Poets Blood - Ocy10 Bitch just purchased. & Minnie wins her 3rd 6 bender in 4 runs, taking the s1 in 42.52, her best time yet... im very happy!! -Poets sadly decided to fight -so re-homed through Sutton RGT & 6 weeks later found a lovely home with a family -was a lovely friendly Bitch & we miss visiting her at the kennels.
22/2/13 - Minnie off with a few niggles, Jessie having 3 weeks rest after 12 wins from 32 runs -will be back refreshed soon - Rupert now had 9 races - back down to a6 & will be winning very soon -ran a good race last time, finishing 4th, but a bit green still.
16/11/13 - Jessie a surprise Winner on Tuesday at 7/1 will be retired soon, Minnie now 4 years old will be mated to Scolari next year & we hope for a litter as good as him & his offspring crossed to Minnies mun 'Scolari me Daddy'! - Daisy continues to frustrate & run green. Meanwhile Jack is up to a2 at Notts
24/3/14 - Minnie retired & waiting to be mated to Scolari, Daisy still frustrating & Dotty waiting for her first trial after being schooled by Rob Holt