Smugglers first race

Smuggler's first race on Thursday night N2 trap 3 with a couple of big dogs on her inside - just get a clear run girl and come off sound and then we can go from there. Not expecting miracles to happen she still only 15 months and green as grass.

The new pups progress

Both qualified first time out of a box at Cork so onwards and upwards  One did turn around so had to go back in a few trials later but second time came out albeit 10 behind the other dogs.

Latest is the blue bitch, Smuggler, is up to N2 after an 18.80 in a trial at Cork, came out much better and full of running at the pick up and is now entered for a 525 so in a few weeks she'll have her first race.  The black bitch is a lunatic and I'm having to do a bit more work with her but all being well a 2nd qualifying trial in a few weeks.

2nd Hand Slip at Banteer

Second hand slip today at Banteer both found time as expected.

The Blu Bitch did middle 1510 (26 spots improvement) railed all way around chased hard.

The Black Bitch did middle 1495 (85 spots improvement) ran middle much better at bend than 1st time.

Will take to Curraheen in 2-3 weeks for qualifying trials.

Banteer trip succesful

Hand slipped in the end both chased hard and 1st bitch made a right horlicks of the first bend but chased all the way to the pick up so would think next time she'll handle the bend much better and find plenty on the clock. Middle split 15.80

The 2nd flew around, slightly hesitant at first bend but much better than 1st bitch chased hard and full of running at pick up, middle split 15.36

Don't think either will have any problems qualifying in May (that's the plan in any case)

Both mad for it so am well pleased and with Ballymac Floss pups always plenty to come with age.

Off to Banteer we go!

Doesn't seem that long since I picked the two Coconut bitches up from Liam but on Thursday taking them to Banteer for a trial so fingers crossed and hope the dreaming continues after those 18 seconds.

The Coconut Bitches now 10 months old

Coconut Slippers & Coconut Smuggler