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Title: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on June 14, 2007, 04:50:42 PM
No, dont remove this thread mods! I am not one of "those".

I have gone and done it, last thursday whilst talking to Inthebelly on msn (even though he is in the room downstairs - why walk when you can type), I said to him i wanted to buy a greyhound. He replies with "Dont rush into anything". Ok, i think, i will wait till the morning before looking into anything.
3 minutes later and im getting links sent through from him of greyhounds for sale!!! LOL. Anyway, we had a look that night and found some pups for sale, in Ireland, and checked out there mother/father/grandad/grandma etc etc... And one of those was what i wanted.
The Dad - "Premier Fantasy". Flying Machine, set trap record at Shelbourne Park (which still stands) in the 2004 Easter Cup. He was favourite to win the derby in '04 going into his semi final as 4/7 fav in the heat. Sadly he ended up breaking his hock at the first meaning he went out of the comp and was forced to retire from racing.
The Mum - "Gunboat Karen". Produced good times over 500 and 525 in open races and was just about to move up to 700m+ before she also sadly broke her hock and was forced to retire.

The next day, rung the bloke and purchased one of his dogs! Only 4 weeks old at the mo (5 weeks next Tuesday). But i get him when he turns 12 weeks! Then at about 8/9 months i will put him into training where hopefully he can progress through racing. He may be the best open racer ever, he might not be able to run. But i cant wait for the thrill of seeing it train and knowing its mine, and, hopefully, going round the tracks with it! If not, its not the end of the world, I get to keep him as a pet anyway!

The title of the thread will hopefully be his racing name. His Kennel/Normal Name? - Rodney :D


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on June 14, 2007, 04:54:00 PM
we spoke about this at Romford on Monday, Good luck with it mate .... I still think you should call it "My Face" though ;)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on June 14, 2007, 04:54:47 PM
Sooo Tempting! That would have been the choice if i hadnt already decided!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: booder on June 14, 2007, 04:56:01 PM
good luck Rodders , i used to have part share of a greyhound and she provided many hours of entertainment for us. hope she's a good 'un


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on June 14, 2007, 04:56:57 PM
good luck Rodders , i used to have part share of a greyhound and she provided many hours of entertainment for us. hope she's a good 'un

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Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on June 14, 2007, 04:57:12 PM
good luck Rodders , i used to have part share of a greyhound and she provided many hours of entertainment for us. hope she's a good 'un

He

But thanks :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Wardonkey on June 14, 2007, 04:57:29 PM
Good luck!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Dewi_cool on June 14, 2007, 05:19:59 PM
Let's hope Rodney/Rookie's Fantasy's a good un, best of luck  :)up


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TightEnd on June 14, 2007, 05:20:12 PM
Japanese Rope torture would be a good name for a dog

Just don't practice on him.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on June 14, 2007, 05:21:01 PM
Japanese Rope torture would be a good name for a dog

Just don't practice on him.

LOL


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on June 14, 2007, 05:39:24 PM
Good lord - almost had a heart attack - Tikay - you have much to answer for.... :-)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on June 14, 2007, 05:46:49 PM
Good lord - almost had a heart attack - Tikay - you have much to answer for.... :-)

For anyone who thinks rookie has suddenly developed a split personality - this is skrikera - at work - and unable to remove his profile from the blonde website on my computer - did that make sense? - Anyway - Tikay almost gave me, the heart attack...


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Claw75 on June 14, 2007, 07:07:08 PM
sounds cool - best of luck with it Rookie!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: kinboshi on June 14, 2007, 07:16:39 PM
Good lord - almost had a heart attack - Tikay - you have much to answer for.... :-)

For anyone who thinks rookie has suddenly developed a split personality - this is skrikera - at work - and unable to remove his profile from the blonde website on my computer - did that make sense? - Anyway - Tikay almost gave me, the heart attack...

Is this all part of Rookie's fantasy?

:dontask:


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on June 14, 2007, 07:22:42 PM
Good lord - almost had a heart attack - Tikay - you have much to answer for.... :-)

For anyone who thinks rookie has suddenly developed a split personality - this is skrikera - at work - and unable to remove his profile from the blonde website on my computer - did that make sense? - Anyway - Tikay almost gave me, the heart attack...

Is this all part of Rookie's fantasy?

:dontask:

Well I damn well hope not - I just kissed - a proper smacker too - the Author of that Post.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: kinboshi on June 14, 2007, 07:28:54 PM
Good lord - almost had a heart attack - Tikay - you have much to answer for.... :-)

For anyone who thinks rookie has suddenly developed a split personality - this is skrikera - at work - and unable to remove his profile from the blonde website on my computer - did that make sense? - Anyway - Tikay almost gave me, the heart attack...

Is this all part of Rookie's fantasy?

:dontask:

Well I damn well hope not - I just kissed - a proper smacker too - the Author of that Post.

Which post!!???!  Not mine   ;tracet;


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on June 14, 2007, 11:21:06 PM
Good lord - almost had a heart attack - Tikay - you have much to answer for.... :-)

For anyone who thinks rookie has suddenly developed a split personality - this is skrikera - at work - and unable to remove his profile from the blonde website on my computer - did that make sense? - Anyway - Tikay almost gave me, the heart attack...

Is this all part of Rookie's fantasy?

:dontask:

Well I damn well hope not - I just kissed - a proper smacker too - the Author of that Post.

Lol, (this is rookie this time). No you are not in my fantasy.

I saw your comments last night in the Daddy tournament when you was talking to Ling!!!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: MKKfish on June 14, 2007, 11:32:46 PM
I did much the same..bought a pup by Whisper Wishes which we named Wishing for Gold. He had an underslung jaw, (kennel name Jaws),  and was deaf as it turned out. Trapped on sight of other dogs breaking so was always picking up. He had tremendous middle/late pace so won a few opens but never quite reached his potential.

We bought a second dog, ( confusingly a bitch), called Tally Ho Wish which was already racing at Wimbledon and got to the semi finals of the Oaks with her.

Point being..each month we put away enough to retire them both to a woman in Sussex who cared for retired Greyhounds. I beg you to do the same. There are thousands of Greyhounds each year which are 'done away with' when they reach the end of their 'useful' lives.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on June 14, 2007, 11:39:37 PM
I will care for him when he retires, aint gonna 'do away' with him! Dogs are for life and all that! :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: GlasgowBandit on June 15, 2007, 02:13:56 AM
I've been considering this for a while as well, I quite fancy getting mysellf a greyhound.  How much you paying for this pup Rodders?

Another general point how much does it cost to train a greyhound?  What sort of disposable income is required?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Graham C on June 15, 2007, 08:10:26 AM
Good luck Rodders, sounds like it's going to be fun times ahead.  Keep us posted with some tips if it's going to win :D


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on June 15, 2007, 11:56:28 AM
I've been considering this for a while as well, I quite fancy getting mysellf a greyhound.  How much you paying for this pup Rodders?

Another general point how much does it cost to train a greyhound?  What sort of disposable income is required?

The pup costs me 680 Euro. It will then cost, when it goes into training, somewhere between £40-£70 a week, not including any vets bills that may need to be paid.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on June 15, 2007, 11:56:52 AM
Good luck Rodders, sounds like it's going to be fun times ahead.  Keep us posted with some tips if it's going to win :D

Cheers, will keep you's updated!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Graham C on June 15, 2007, 02:49:50 PM
Does it live with you or does the £40-70 per week include the dog having somewhere to live?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on June 15, 2007, 03:23:31 PM
Does it live with you or does the £40-70 per week include the dog having somewhere to live?

Includes having somewhere to live. It will be living with me from 12 weeks to approx 9 months. Then go off to training.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: ericstoner on June 15, 2007, 04:38:58 PM
Nice one Rookie, can't wait for the first night out to watch him tear up the track.

Keep your eye on the main chance.................it's the derby at wmbledon or bust.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on June 15, 2007, 05:33:47 PM
Nice one Rookie, can't wait for the first night out to watch him tear up the track.

Keep your eye on the main chance.................it's the derby at wmbledon or bust.

2009 Derby Winner - Rookies Fantasy :D :D


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on June 15, 2007, 06:35:06 PM
Change its name to "My Face"  ... whatever it costs :D


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: kinboshi on June 15, 2007, 10:10:52 PM
Change its name to "My Face"  ... whatever it costs :D

rotflmfao


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on July 03, 2007, 06:37:12 PM
After having taken in some advice from other greyhound owners, they all tell us we should get Rodder's a companion. They will be able to play together and it will also help him a bit later in life when he hopefully goes to the track.

So, had a search, and purchased a bitch by Westmead Hawk and Droopy's Star. Hopefully both shall end up on the track in time. I am getting the bitch on Thursday and have already decided its kennel name to be 'Cassy' (Cassandra from O.F.A.H)

Now, what i need is a good name for Cassy if she goes to race... I want Rookie(s) in the beginning, who can think of some good ones?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on July 03, 2007, 06:41:17 PM
After having taken in some advice from other greyhound owners, they all tell us we should get Rodder's a companion. They will be able to play together and it will also help him a bit later in life when he hopefully goes to the track.

So, had a search, and purchased a bitch by Westmead Hawk and Droopy's Star. Hopefully both shall end up on the track in time. I am getting the bitch on Thursday and have already decided its kennel name to be 'Cassy' (Cassandra from O.F.A.H)

Now, what i need is a good name for Cassy if she goes to race... I want Rookie(s) in the beginning, who can think of some good ones?

Given it's done to incorporate the bitch in the name, how about.....

Rookie's Droopy?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: madasahatstand on July 03, 2007, 06:41:57 PM
its a bit obvious but 'Rookies Fanstasy'


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on July 03, 2007, 06:47:53 PM
its a bit obvious but 'Rookies Fanstasy'

Huh ?

After having taken in some advice from other greyhound owners, they all tell us we should get Rodder's a companion. They will be able to play together and it will also help him a bit later in life when he hopefully goes to the track.

So, had a search, and purchased a bitch by Westmead Hawk and Droopy's Star. Hopefully both shall end up on the track in time. I am getting the bitch on Thursday and have already decided its kennel name to be 'Cassy' (Cassandra from O.F.A.H)

Now, what i need is a good name for Cassy if she goes to race... I want Rookie(s) in the beginning, who can think of some good ones?

Given it's done to incorporate the bitch in the name, how about.....

Rookie's Droopy?

lol, i like that, i am presuming you are still talking about the dogs name here and not just making a random statement?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on July 03, 2007, 06:50:05 PM
its a bit obvious but 'Rookies Fanstasy'

Huh ?

After having taken in some advice from other greyhound owners, they all tell us we should get Rodder's a companion. They will be able to play together and it will also help him a bit later in life when he hopefully goes to the track.

So, had a search, and purchased a bitch by Westmead Hawk and Droopy's Star. Hopefully both shall end up on the track in time. I am getting the bitch on Thursday and have already decided its kennel name to be 'Cassy' (Cassandra from O.F.A.H)

Now, what i need is a good name for Cassy if she goes to race... I want Rookie(s) in the beginning, who can think of some good ones?

Given it's done to incorporate the bitch in the name, how about.....

Rookie's Droopy?

lol, i like that, i am presuming you are still talking about the dogs name here and not just making a random statement?

What else? ;)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Claw75 on July 03, 2007, 06:55:29 PM
maybe too much like fantasy, but Rookie's Dream?

I'm sure I can think of something better!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: bolt pp on July 03, 2007, 07:11:45 PM
Rookies rebel
Rookies revenge


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: madasahatstand on July 03, 2007, 07:15:31 PM
Rookies Delight
Rookies Royal (Flush)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on July 03, 2007, 07:17:36 PM
seeing as the name "My Face" is a no no .... i would like to suggest "Meet it's Rookie"  ... I can imagine many a punter enouraging it round that final bend with shouts of "COME ON..... " :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Claw75 on July 03, 2007, 07:18:39 PM
seeing as the name "My Face" is a no no .... i would like to suggest "Meet it's Rookie"  ... I can imagine many a punter enouraging it round that final bend with shouts of "COME ON..... " :)

LOL - has to be the winner!!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Ismene on July 03, 2007, 07:22:51 PM
seeing as the name "My Face" is a no no .... i would like to suggest "Meet it's Rookie"  ... I can imagine many a punter enouraging it round that final bend with shouts of "COME ON..... " :)

OOOOOOH! You NAUGHTY Man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So rude!!!!! - but bloody funny all the same.... Not sure it's a goer tho...lmfao


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: b4matt on July 03, 2007, 07:31:35 PM
seeing as the name "My Face" is a no no .... i would like to suggest "Meet it's Rookie"  ... I can imagine many a punter enouraging it round that final bend with shouts of "COME ON..... " :)
Had to say it out loud to understand lmfao. Down side is the missus wants to know what i'm looking at...sigh she never believes.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: b4matt on July 03, 2007, 07:33:27 PM
Rookies rocket? bit lame maybe
Rookies raiser?
do you want more or shall i get my coat?  :) ;marks;


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on July 03, 2007, 09:16:47 PM
All taken on board ty...


Keep em coming - prize for the winner !


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: thetank on July 04, 2007, 01:03:22 AM
Rookie's Nookie
Red Rookie
Rookie's Cat
Rookie's Fire
Rookie's Flame
Rookie CC
Rookie's Rifle

All the best with this project, and of course well done on the recent success (you jammy b**tard  ;D ).


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: AndrewT on July 04, 2007, 01:24:20 AM
Rookie's Bookie.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: thetank on July 04, 2007, 01:30:16 AM
Rookie Wookie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brvlkSWhLng&mode=related&search=


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on July 05, 2007, 01:09:17 PM
Well picked her up this morning, brought her home, she was scared stiff but has settled down now. Beautiful girl, chocolate brown colour all over except a bit of white under her neck and one white back paw!!

Here are some pics :



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on July 05, 2007, 01:09:48 PM
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Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on July 05, 2007, 01:10:13 PM
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Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on July 05, 2007, 01:10:40 PM
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Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on July 05, 2007, 01:11:04 PM
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Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: kinboshi on July 05, 2007, 02:08:10 PM
Rookie's Lucky



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: b4matt on July 06, 2007, 04:41:46 PM
Rookies hope

Rookies chance

Rookies a lucky muff who manages to get the board to pair twice so 9 high wins (to long?)

Rookies chip



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on July 06, 2007, 05:33:19 PM
Rookies hope

Rookies chance

Rookies a lucky muff who manages to get the board to pair twice so 9 high wins (to long?)

Rookies chip



lol yep slightly long... 3 words max! least your not bitter about it! :D :P


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: ericstoner on July 06, 2007, 05:41:10 PM
ROOKIES MANSION.................................remind you whare you got the money.!!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: AlexMartin on July 06, 2007, 06:09:42 PM
ROOKIES MANSION.................................remind you whare you got the money.!!

ROOKIES CORNER.........................................remind you of where you got the money!!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Bigfella on July 06, 2007, 07:45:04 PM
Just read this post - great pictures Rookie, and no reason why you can't rear a champion in the back garden. A few years back I did the same and saw the pups go on to do great things - one was beaten a short head in the Springbok final and another won 8 races on the trot, all A1's or opens.

Keep us all informed of progress, look forward to hearing how they get on.



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on August 17, 2007, 05:29:31 PM
Well yesterday was the day the second pup came over - Rodney. He arrived off the van alot different than Cassie did when she came over. Cassie came off scared and shy. But Rodney came off pretty much wagging his tail, he was obviously slightly scared but not as bad as Cassie was. Anyway, we took him to the park to meet with Cassie out in the open, and he soon came to life there, jumping up at us and chasing us right from the off! We let him off the lead from the start and he walked round with us which was great. He is a cheeky dopey dog, he loves to chase and then just barge into you, whereas Cassie will move out the way! He has chocolatey brown fur at the mo just like Cassie did, except hers have all grown out now and she is pretty much Black all over.

Cassie is going exceptionally well, her body is so full of muscles and she is a wonder to look at now compared to what she was when she arrived! She loves her walks and really enjoys running about, so we are pleased with her. We hope Rodney can develop just as quick too, which with the help of Cassie im sure he will. He will obviously at the same time be good for her.

Here are some pics of them messing about in their little house - i will take some photos at the park when i take them in about half an hour or so (i forgot my phone earlier!)



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on August 17, 2007, 05:30:43 PM
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Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on August 17, 2007, 05:33:01 PM
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Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on February 13, 2008, 08:02:02 PM
Havent posted on here for 6 months, here are some pic's from the last couple of days


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on February 13, 2008, 08:03:02 PM
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Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on February 13, 2008, 08:03:53 PM
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Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on February 13, 2008, 08:05:16 PM
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Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: action man on February 13, 2008, 08:24:23 PM
whens it runnin mate, remember mash potatoes for 1st 3 races....


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: boldie on February 13, 2008, 08:25:49 PM
Cassie especially is looking very nice Rooks. So training starting in a few weeks?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on February 13, 2008, 08:26:21 PM
They are 11 months now, still not old enough, getting there though!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on February 13, 2008, 08:27:10 PM
Month or two Boldie, You managed to tell them apart ? Well done :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: action man on February 13, 2008, 08:27:29 PM
be sure to let us know when its 'ready' ;)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on February 13, 2008, 08:28:16 PM
be sure to let us know when its 'ready' ;)

Lol, will do..


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Graham C on February 13, 2008, 08:31:40 PM
Nice one Rookie.  I was thinking about these the other day.  Our new book keeper at work is into whippets and greyhounds and we got talking.

Thanks for the update


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: boldie on February 13, 2008, 08:33:54 PM
Month or two Boldie, You managed to tell them apart ? Well done :)


I think it's Cassie standing in the pic called Cassie 17, no? I thought the white on the front between the legs meant it was Cassie.



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on February 13, 2008, 08:49:43 PM
Ah, no mate, both are identical, only difference is that Rodney has much bigger paws than Cassie and is a bit of  a bully lol.

The pic you were on about was Rodney... I just haven't renamed them, now can you pick which dog is which in each of the photo's ?? lol


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on February 13, 2008, 08:50:24 PM
I just cant wait for the first race ... what a blonde bash thats gonna be :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on February 13, 2008, 08:51:27 PM
I just cant wait for the first race ... what a blonde bash thats gonna be :)
;D


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: boldie on February 13, 2008, 09:14:32 PM
Ah, no mate, both are identical, only difference is that Rodney has much bigger paws than Cassie and is a bit of  a bully lol.

The pic you were on about was Rodney... I just haven't renamed them, now can you pick which dog is which in each of the photo's ?? lol

lol..no..Rodney is a very good looking one though. I of course can only compare with greyhounds with the ones that I've seen at the bookies and that cost me tonnes of money but when you start racing him I'll sure have a few £ on him.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Royal Flush on February 14, 2008, 03:32:22 AM
Been waiting for my dog to run for the last month, always another reason we put back his first race!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Graham C on February 14, 2008, 08:30:49 AM
Didn't know you had one too Flushy. When will it run?  Do tell more.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Royal Flush on February 15, 2008, 07:18:18 PM
Didn't know you had one too Flushy. When will it run?  Do tell more.

I'll let you know after it wins!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on February 16, 2008, 03:42:12 PM

Keep these pics coming Rooks!

I was big into Greyhounds for years, & the pics have stirred so many memories.

I owned dogs, whole & part, Graders & OR's, punted them 6 nights - & afternoons  - a week, even Saturday mornings at the Wick, & knew every dog track in the land inside out. (Many/most of which have closed down now - Hackney?, Slough, Watford, White City - the Derby used to be run there - Hendon, Haringey bla bla bla).

Happy Days, but I'm not sure I wanna go down that road again, especially punting them, which was like playing roulette really. But there's no fun like owning a greyhound, & it's cheap as chips, too.

Enjoy, you lucky fella.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on February 16, 2008, 03:44:45 PM

Keep these pics coming Rooks!

I was big into Greyhounds for years, & the pics have stirred so many memories.

I owned dogs, whole & part, Graders & OR's, punted them 6 nights - & afternoons  - a week, even Saturday mornings at the Wick, & knew every dog track in the land inside out. (Many/most of which have closed down now - Hackney?, Slough, Watford, White City - the Derby used to be run there - Hendon, Haringey bla bla bla).

Happy Days, but I'm not sure I wanna go down that road again, especially punting them, which was like playing roulette really. But there's no fun like owning a greyhound, & it's cheap as chips, too.

Enjoy, you lucky fella.

Come down to Portsmouth tonight Pops ... me & Rooks are gonna school the bookies at the dog track :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on February 16, 2008, 03:48:26 PM

Keep these pics coming Rooks!

I was big into Greyhounds for years, & the pics have stirred so many memories.

I owned dogs, whole & part, Graders & OR's, punted them 6 nights - & afternoons  - a week, even Saturday mornings at the Wick, & knew every dog track in the land inside out. (Many/most of which have closed down now - Hackney?, Slough, Watford, White City - the Derby used to be run there - Hendon, Haringey bla bla bla).

Happy Days, but I'm not sure I wanna go down that road again, especially punting them, which was like playing roulette really. But there's no fun like owning a greyhound, & it's cheap as chips, too.

Enjoy, you lucky fella.

Come down to Portsmouth tonight Pops ... me & Rooks are gonna school the bookies at the dog track :)

I wish. I'm working tonight. And DON'T tempt me to get back into the cherries, I enjoyed them so much.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on February 16, 2008, 06:00:54 PM
You will be coming to the Blonde outing when my woof's run, and thats an order.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Dewi_cool on February 16, 2008, 06:16:38 PM
You will be coming to the Blonde outing when my woof's run, and thats an order.


Dont talk to grandad like that ;)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on February 16, 2008, 06:46:32 PM
You will be coming to the Blonde outing when my woof's run, and thats an order.

We have a deal.

In poker card parlance, my Poker Tourneys go like this.

A8, 500 yards. 33/1, drifted to 66/1.

Msd brk, slowly away, lkd pace, bmpd 1st, ran wide, led nr line, fell over. 6th.

Would benefit from a drop in grade.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on February 16, 2008, 06:52:31 PM
You will be coming to the Blonde outing when my woof's run, and thats an order.

We have a deal.

In poker card parlance, my Poker Tourneys go like this.

A8, 500 yards. 33/1, drifted to 66/1.

Msd brk, slowly away, lkd pace, bmpd 1st, ran wide, led nr line, fell over. 6th.

Would benefit from a drop in grade.


 rotflmfao rotflmfao


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: The_duke on February 16, 2008, 07:00:57 PM
You will be coming to the Blonde outing when my woof's run, and thats an order.

We have a deal.

In poker card parlance, my Poker Tourneys go like this.

A8, 500 yards. 33/1, drifted to 66/1.

Msd brk, slowly away, lkd pace, bmpd 1st, ran wide, led nr line, fell over. 6th.

Would benefit from a drop in grade.


Doesn't this type of report normally include breeding information and age ?  :dontask: ;angel;


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on February 16, 2008, 07:02:49 PM
i see the two dogs on thursday for the first time in a few weeks and how they've grown.
especially rodney who towers over cassie now and whose legs and  paws are huge.

both dogs have such fantastic temprements but so different. cassie definatly takes after her father in that she is so intelligent, whilst running she is always aware with whats going on around her whilst rodney is like a bull in a chinashop and runs head on into everything.
Rodney is very powerful and very long striding and definetly has great potential, his muscles are forming well in is shoulders whereas cassie needs to bulk up a bit.

im sure whatever grade they make they are going to give rooks plenty of entertainment in the next few years


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on February 17, 2008, 12:02:45 AM

Come down to Portsmouth tonight Pops ... me & Rooks are gonna school the bookies at the dog track :)

That we did :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Royal Flush on February 22, 2008, 08:31:10 PM
LOL my dog had its first race just now, am in Romford posting now, was supposed to be the biggest betting coup somehow word got out and we went from listed @ 7-1 in the post to opening on track @ 7-4!!! Absolute farce, obv we still smashed on 8k between the owners, 2nd ain't bad, fk my life!!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on February 22, 2008, 08:38:15 PM
LOL my dog had its first race just now, am in Romford posting now, was supposed to be the biggest betting coup somehow word got out and we went from listed @ 7-1 in the post to opening on track @ 7-4!!! Absolute farce, obv we still smashed on 8k between the owners, 2nd ain't bad, fk my life!!

But has your hound got a sponsorship deal ??


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TightEnd on February 22, 2008, 08:39:53 PM
or did you sub in another dog just before the last corner?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 29, 2008, 08:32:31 PM
:(





Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Eck on March 29, 2008, 08:58:49 PM
What the fk happened to her?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 29, 2008, 09:08:41 PM
Poor girl..

Was out walking them both today and both were fine, done a long couple of sprints and they was as bouncy as ever, then went to little bit of water and she was splashing around when i noticed a cut on her leg. So i got her out and had a look, and was a little worried, it was approx an inch long and looked quite deep & nasty.

So i get her to the vets and they say she needs stitches and to be kept in for the afternoon. So had to leave her there and when i come back thats what they done :( The thing you see sticking out is a pipe, its to stop any blood hanging around the area that has just been stitched and will be coming out on Tuesday. She should recover fine but am having to give her lots of TLC...

Harder than you think, Rodney and Cassie live alongside the house, sorta, but inside still... And if i put her out there with Rodney he wil probs make her worse or pull the stitches out or something stupid. I cant keep her free roam in the house, as we have a Rottweiler who gets a little jealous! So Rottweiler now has Kitchen and Front room, while cassie has, the hall and my bedroom! Nightmare!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: scotty2hatty on March 29, 2008, 09:16:09 PM
get well soon cassie


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Robert HM on March 29, 2008, 09:19:57 PM
Ouch, not nice. Hope she's up and running soon.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Eck on March 29, 2008, 09:20:10 PM
Thats shit luck mate, take care of her and good luck keeping them all apart  :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: boldie on March 31, 2008, 08:09:11 PM
ouch..that looks a bit nasty..Just take good care of her mate...I'mm sure she'll win the derby yet for ya.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Royal Flush on March 31, 2008, 08:16:06 PM
ouch..that looks a bit nasty..Just take good care of her mate...I'mm sure she'll win the derby yet for ya.

Not whilst Phil is about!!!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on April 28, 2008, 12:37:11 AM
well the time has come now with cassie a year old and rodney 10 1/2 months for them to go off to a trainer for schooling.

this wednesday rooks will kiss them goodbye and take them off to the trainer to begin what hopefully will be a successful racing career.

rodney is huge already at over 36kilos an is a tank of a dog i just hope the traps are big enough for him when he finishes growing.

hopefully rooks will post some more pics prior to them going off to the trainer.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: boldie on April 28, 2008, 08:19:02 AM
well the time has come now with cassie a year old and rodney 10 1/2 months for them to go off to a trainer for schooling.

this wednesday rooks will kiss them goodbye and take them off to the trainer to begin what hopefully will be a successful racing career.

rodney is huge already at over 36kilos an is a tank of a dog i just hope the traps are big enough for him when he finishes growing.

hopefully rooks will post some more pics prior to them going off to the trainer.

Cool...so how long will it be before they are ready for their first race? (I need to start saving up)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: bolt pp on April 28, 2008, 12:44:04 PM
well the time has come now with cassie a year old and rodney 10 1/2 months for them to go off to a trainer for schooling.

this wednesday rooks will kiss them goodbye and take them off to the trainer to begin what hopefully will be a successful racing career.

rodney is huge already at over 36kilos an is a tank of a dog i just hope the traps are big enough for him when he finishes growing.

hopefully rooks will post some more pics prior to them going off to the trainer.

what trainer?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on April 28, 2008, 01:38:22 PM
its gonna b 3 0r 4 months before cassie runs although she will start work almost imediatly now her injury has cleared up.

rodney will take a little longer due to his age and also the fact hes so big and clumsy and also has a toe injury which needs a couple weeks of attention.

they are going to a young up and coming trainer at oxford mick petterson


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: boldie on April 28, 2008, 01:41:42 PM
its gonna b 3 0r 4 months before cassie runs although she will start work almost imediatly now her injury has cleared up.

rodney will take a little longer due to his age and also the fact hes so big and clumsy and also has a toe injury which needs a couple weeks of attention.

they are going to a young up and coming trainer at oxford mick petterson

you shall of course be letting us know when they go for their first race...especially Rodney...


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Royal Flush on April 28, 2008, 03:01:33 PM
Sounds good!

One of mine is racing on Sky on Tuesday, 1 time!!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: jizzemm on April 28, 2008, 03:03:43 PM
Sounds good!

One of mine is racing on Sky on Tuesday, 1 time!!

whats his/her name flushy


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: scotty2hatty on April 28, 2008, 03:04:32 PM
Sounds good!

One of mine is racing on Sky on Tuesday, 1 time!!

You want me to tip it cos it'll probably win then.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: boldie on April 28, 2008, 03:05:19 PM
Sounds good!

One of mine is racing on Sky on Tuesday, 1 time!!

does it have a chance?...and give us time of the race and name if it does...please :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on April 29, 2008, 06:55:34 PM
As has already been said, they go off tomorrow.

Gonna miss em, but have been told I can pop down anytime. Moving to Harefield (Rickmansworth way) mid may hopefully, and the trainer is based inbetween Aylesbury and Oxford so can go straight up the M40.

Let's just hope they have some sort of racing career for us to enjoy. I will of course carry on to let you know how they are doing.

One time run good :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: thetank on April 29, 2008, 11:49:36 PM
Godspeed to them both


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on May 01, 2008, 05:04:49 PM
ok, they are in. And i am now moved out of my MK home ! lol...

They will both be getting there daily walks for now, and time to settle in. Cassie will be going down the schooling track on Sunday week just to have a watch of other dogs running round the track, then the following week she will hopefully be running round herself.

Rodney will be given time to fully grow as he is 2 months younger than Cassie and he has a toe injury which he still hasn't recovered from.

Cant wait to see Cassie running around a schooling track on her own let alone in a proper race!

Here's hoping..


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on May 18, 2008, 03:10:24 PM
Went and saw them for the first time in a fortnight yesterday (missed last weekend because of BB6). Met at the gate by the trainer "Got some bad news" - "Uh oh" - "Cassie is coming into season". Sigh, this will delay her training by about 3 weeks, she was supposed to go to the schooling track today but it wont be possible for a while now. Never mind, she had to have it sometime.

See the dogs and take them for a walk, i never used to muzzle them when i walked them but they put there muzzles on so i thought i best just go out with them on. So funny when we was walking down the road and Cassie was trying to walk at the same time as trying to  pull her muzzle off! Something she will have to get used to for sure!

Went back and she is going to go in with another bitch now, who is also on season. And Rodney will get a different woman in with him for a while. Hopefully this will make him grow up a bit as he cant boss her about as much as he does with Cassie lol!

Both looking good, i have some piccies ;


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on May 18, 2008, 03:13:34 PM
Heres one, more to follow in a little while.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on May 18, 2008, 03:32:26 PM
So cant wait for their first race, what a night that will be ... mini blonde bash for sure :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on May 18, 2008, 03:36:18 PM
Guess the dog :



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on May 18, 2008, 03:37:30 PM
Guess the Dog 2:



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on May 18, 2008, 03:38:23 PM
Guess the dog 3:



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on May 18, 2008, 03:38:36 PM
1, Cassie obv.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on May 18, 2008, 03:39:17 PM
Guess the Dog 4 :



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on May 18, 2008, 03:40:41 PM
change my mind ...

1 Rodney
2 Cassie
3 Rodney
4 Cassie


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on May 18, 2008, 03:41:52 PM
Guess the dogs 5a: Left, and 5b: Right :


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on May 18, 2008, 03:42:44 PM
Left Cassie
Right Rodney
Middle Plonker


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on May 18, 2008, 03:43:04 PM
And Finally, Guess the dog 6 :



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on May 18, 2008, 03:44:03 PM
change my mind ...

1 Rodney
2 Cassie
3 Rodney
4 Cassie



Wrong and

Left Cassie
Right Rodney
Middle Plonker

Not telling, see what others guess...lol


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on May 18, 2008, 03:44:54 PM
ok ... switch them then :D :D :D


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on May 18, 2008, 04:07:58 PM
ok ... switch them then :D :D :D

Couldnt do 6 then?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on May 18, 2008, 04:08:51 PM
6 is obv Tyson ... the killer.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on May 18, 2008, 04:36:05 PM
6 is obv Tyson ... the killer.

Clue 1 : Coffee


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on May 18, 2008, 04:40:03 PM
Guess the dogs 5a: Left, and 5b: Right :

Too easy. Red Dog, Trap 1, Blue Dog, Trap 2.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on May 18, 2008, 04:41:02 PM

Fine animals though Ben, you must be very proud of them. And you look it.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on May 18, 2008, 04:45:15 PM
Guess the dogs 5a: Left, and 5b: Right :

Too easy. Red Dog, Trap 1, Blue Dog, Trap 2.

LOL


Fine animals though Ben, you must be very proud of them. And you look it.

Most Definitely!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on May 18, 2008, 04:46:27 PM
Guess the dogs 5a: Left, and 5b: Right :

Too easy. Red Dog, Trap 1, Blue Dog, Trap 2.

LOL


Fine animals though Ben, you must be very proud of them. And you look it.

Most Definitely!

Great Pics too, keep them coming please, really quality photos.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on May 18, 2008, 04:48:13 PM
Guess the dogs 5a: Left, and 5b: Right :

Too easy. Red Dog, Trap 1, Blue Dog, Trap 2.

LOL


Fine animals though Ben, you must be very proud of them. And you look it.

Most Definitely!

Great Pics too, keep them coming please, really quality photos.

Cheers, my digi cam is v good, suprisingly good! lol... Have been trying to get a few pics so we can put them in a frame on the wall when we move (hopefully soon!) into new house.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Ginger on May 18, 2008, 05:47:55 PM
Rodney
Cassie
Cassie
Rodney


5a: Rodney, and 5b: Cassie:

I think....   ;marks;


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on May 18, 2008, 05:51:25 PM
Rodney
Cassie
Cassie
Rodney


5a: Rodney, and 5b: Cassie:

I think....   ;marks;

lol nope!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: ericstoner on May 18, 2008, 05:58:09 PM
Trigger says
a.[ cassie]
b.[dave]


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Ginger on May 18, 2008, 06:03:34 PM
Damnit

OK, swap them round then lol.

I still think it's Cassie on the left though!


Edit, I'm getting myself more and more confused now, I give up!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rooky9 on May 18, 2008, 06:19:58 PM
1: Cassie
2: Rodney
3: Rodney
4: Cassie
5a: Rodney
5b: Cassie

Surely?!! Greyhounds are possibly the best 'make' of dog.

Good Luck.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on May 18, 2008, 07:48:59 PM
1: Cassie
2: Rodney
3: Rodney
4: Cassie
5a: Rodney
5b: Cassie

Surely?!! Greyhounds are possibly the best 'make' of dog.

Good Luck.



WINNER! lol..

Yes they are , ty :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: boldie on May 18, 2008, 07:51:11 PM
change my mind ...

1 Rodney
2 Cassie
3 Rodney
4 Cassie



Wrong and

Left Cassie
Right Rodney
Middle Plonker

Not telling, see what others guess...lol


I think we'll all guess "middle plonker"


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Micko on May 18, 2008, 10:21:43 PM
Things are certainly picking up for Premier Fantasy breeding wise the last month or so he has been throwin a load of winners in ireland!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on May 18, 2008, 11:00:23 PM
Things are certainly picking up for Premier Fantasy breeding wise the last month or so he has been throwin a load of winners in ireland!

Yep, so i keep seeing/being told! Go on Rodney!!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on May 18, 2008, 11:05:45 PM
Nobody has got number 6 yet..

Clue 1 was Coffee.. Clue 2 is Eastenders.. Think of Link's.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on May 19, 2008, 12:00:05 AM
Nescafe Wellard :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Ismene on May 19, 2008, 06:57:32 PM
Guess the dogs 5a: Left, and 5b: Right :

Too easy. Red Dog, Trap 1, Blue Dog, Trap 2.

LOL


Fine animals though Ben, you must be very proud of them. And you look it.

Most Definitely!

Great Pics too, keep them coming please, really quality photos.

Cheers, my digi cam is v good, surprisingly good! lol... Have been trying to get a few pics so we can put them in a frame on the wall when we move (hopefully soon!) into new house.

I think the camera woman is surprisingly good too ;-) :hello:


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Ismene on May 19, 2008, 06:59:45 PM
Nobody has got number 6 yet..

Clue 1 was Coffee.. Clue 2 is Eastenders.. Think of Link's.


Another clue - think of Mel Gibson being mad!!!!!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: celtic on May 19, 2008, 07:01:59 PM
what a woman wants?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on May 19, 2008, 10:40:18 PM
what a woman wants?

You are guessing that the dogs name is "What a woman wants?"


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on May 19, 2008, 10:41:22 PM
Max ?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Robert HM on May 19, 2008, 10:41:54 PM
what a woman wants?

You are guessing that the dogs name is "What a woman wants?"

lol @ new sig


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on May 20, 2008, 02:03:28 PM
Max ?

WOW you got something right! Well done lol..

what a woman wants?

You are guessing that the dogs name is "What a woman wants?"

lol @ new sig

Errr, yes i found it somewhere.. cant remember where tho! lol ;D


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: gatso on May 20, 2008, 06:56:39 PM
Nobody has got number 6 yet..

Clue 1 was Coffee.. Clue 2 is Eastenders.. Think of Link's.

lolz, people were supposed to get max from that how exactly?

pretty sure the crossword compilers society will not be in touch

thank god Ling was around to give a gettable clue


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on May 20, 2008, 06:57:18 PM
Nobody has got number 6 yet..

Clue 1 was Coffee.. Clue 2 is Eastenders.. Think of Link's.

lolz, people were supposed to get max from that how exactly?

pretty sure the crossword compilers society will not be in touch

thank god Ling was around to give a gettable clue

It's not that hard ffs...


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on May 20, 2008, 06:57:54 PM
And ling didnt give a gettable clue, she spelled it out for you!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: gatso on May 20, 2008, 07:03:19 PM
Nobody has got number 6 yet..

Clue 1 was Coffee.. Clue 2 is Eastenders.. Think of Link's.

lolz, people were supposed to get max from that how exactly?

pretty sure the crossword compilers society will not be in touch

thank god Ling was around to give a gettable clue

It's not that hard ffs...

except it is

And ling didnt give a gettable clue, she spelled it out for you!

true, she made it about as easy as you made it difficult


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on June 04, 2008, 02:33:50 PM
Saw them on Saturday just gone, Cassie still in season, but Rodney looking awesome!

Hes starting to tone up and act a bit more grown up. Perhaps he knows this month he turns 1yo. Hopefully next week he can have a few gallops and maybe down the schooling track a couple of times for a watch of whats going on.

First we took out Rodney, and his new kennel girlfriend, Shark. She was very timid but very cute too. We got to the bottom of the road, let Rodney off his lead held him while i went about 200 metres away and let him go. He chased so hard! Not stopping at any point and runs so low to the ground its awesome to watch.

Then we took Cassie out, with her new mate called Tootsie. Also in season, but she was completely different, she was loopy! And a gorgeous looking dog too. Here are some pics.



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on June 04, 2008, 02:35:23 PM
Rodney & Shark again


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on June 04, 2008, 02:38:04 PM
Mental dog Tootsie, and Cassie.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on June 04, 2008, 02:39:04 PM
Love this pic, got Cassie perfect.



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on June 04, 2008, 02:42:26 PM
More Cassie


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: boldie on June 04, 2008, 02:42:50 PM
Wow..Dogs, unlike the fat bloke standing with them, look to be in prime condition :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on June 04, 2008, 02:43:48 PM
Wow..Dogs, unlike the fat bloke standing with them, look to be in prime condition :)

Lmao I was gonna post "Is Turny hoping to slim into that shirt" :D



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on June 04, 2008, 02:44:24 PM
While i'm here, some of the wolf dog that is Max.



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: boldie on June 04, 2008, 02:45:37 PM
Wow..Dogs, unlike the fat bloke standing with them, look to be in prime condition :)

Lmao I was gonna post "Is Turny hoping to slim into that shirt" :D



lol..I can just see the Kennel owner walk up to him, scratch him behind the ear and go "Who's a big boy, come on..who's a big boy then?"


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on June 04, 2008, 02:46:12 PM
Wow..Dogs, unlike the fat bloke standing with them, look to be in prime condition :)

Lmao I was gonna post "Is Turny hoping to slim into that shirt" :D



lol cheeky fuckers!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on June 04, 2008, 02:48:13 PM
And a couple of Ling's cats that we took.. Otherwise she will get jealous.
And Jane will appreciate them im sure!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on June 04, 2008, 02:50:22 PM
this is a dog thread keep the cats off!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on June 04, 2008, 02:50:58 PM
They are posers though..



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Ismene on June 04, 2008, 02:55:11 PM
They are posers though..




The middle one is Balthazar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on June 04, 2008, 03:00:55 PM
They are posers though..




The middle one is Balthazar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Never pleased.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on June 04, 2008, 03:03:57 PM
Wow..Dogs, unlike the fat bloke standing with them, look to be in prime condition :)

Lmao I was gonna post "Is Turny hoping to slim into that shirt" :D



He has been seen working out lately though. Last pictured stumbling around a football pitch and getting a Blowy from our keeper Shrek for his efforts. ;D



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on June 04, 2008, 03:04:30 PM
They are posers though..




The middle one is Balthazar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


have we a case of multiple accounts here? ban her mods!  ;)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on June 04, 2008, 03:05:27 PM
Wow..Dogs, unlike the fat bloke standing with them, look to be in prime condition :)

Lmao I was gonna post "Is Turny hoping to slim into that shirt" :D



He has been seen working out lately though. Last pictured stumbling around a football pitch and getting a Blowy from our keeper Shrek for his efforts. ;D



lol boy hes good!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on June 04, 2008, 03:05:35 PM
They are posers though..




The middle one is Balthazar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


have we a case of multiple accounts here? ban her mods!  ;)

Nope, just an all legal name change.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on June 04, 2008, 03:07:32 PM
They are posers though..




The middle one is Balthazar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


have we a case of multiple accounts here? ban her mods!  ;)

Nope, just an all legal name change.

why the name change?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: bolt pp on June 04, 2008, 03:17:59 PM
 ;indestructable; I want a name change mods, one of the below pls:

1) shipithollaboltaments

2) bolt pp global moderator

3) hacksaw jim duggan

4)fck my life i can never find a fckin pen when i need one (wheresapen) for short if you want

5) youcantbanmeiquit

6) stop asking me to be a mod, no means no

7) bolt2008


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TightEnd on June 04, 2008, 03:19:35 PM
just pick one, you need only ask

except 2,4,5,6,


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: bolt pp on June 04, 2008, 03:21:18 PM
Hacksaw Jim Duggan obv


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: boldie on June 04, 2008, 03:22:26 PM
Hacksaw Jim Duggan obv

you are soo screwed if Kin sees that..


he wanted that for himself.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: DUNK619 on June 04, 2008, 03:26:04 PM
Hacksaw Jim Duggan obv

you are soo screwed if Kin sees that..


he wanted that for himself.
  just hit him with your 2x4 obv


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Ginger on June 04, 2008, 04:19:20 PM
And a couple of Ling's cats that we took.. Otherwise she will get jealous.
And Jane will appreciate them im sure!



Just what this thread needed IMO. Lovely cats Ling, look like they have some proper feline attitude  :D


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on June 04, 2008, 04:32:37 PM
And a couple of Ling's cats that we took.. Otherwise she will get jealous.
And Jane will appreciate them im sure!



Just what this thread needed IMO. Lovely cats Ling, look like they have some proper feline attitude  :D

this threads called "rookies fantasy" ! why does a thread about a dog need pics of a cat?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: boldie on June 04, 2008, 04:35:06 PM
And a couple of Ling's cats that we took.. Otherwise she will get jealous.
And Jane will appreciate them im sure!



Just what this thread needed IMO. Lovely cats Ling, look like they have some proper feline attitude  :D



this threads called "rookies fantasy" ! why does a thread about a dog need pics of a cat?


or a fat bloke in a tank top?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on June 04, 2008, 04:45:25 PM
And a couple of Ling's cats that we took.. Otherwise she will get jealous.
And Jane will appreciate them im sure!



Just what this thread needed IMO. Lovely cats Ling, look like they have some proper feline attitude  :D



this threads called "rookies fantasy" ! why does a thread about a dog need pics of a cat?


or a fat bloke in a tank top?


very true! though not a tank top!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: boldie on June 04, 2008, 04:49:13 PM
And a couple of Ling's cats that we took.. Otherwise she will get jealous.
And Jane will appreciate them im sure!



Just what this thread needed IMO. Lovely cats Ling, look like they have some proper feline attitude  :D



this threads called "rookies fantasy" ! why does a thread about a dog need pics of a cat?


or a fat bloke in a tank top?


very true! though not a tank top!

It looks like a tank top when you're wearing it!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: scotty2hatty on June 04, 2008, 04:53:23 PM
very good boldie, wp

Rodney looks awesome!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on June 04, 2008, 05:39:02 PM
back on topic......


rodney does indeed look great, hes maturing day by day and his muscles are firming and shapinmg magnificiently.
cassie bless has lost a bit of condition due to her season but should be back on top form in a couple of weeks.

when these make there debut (which will probably be oxford) we would love to see as many blondes there as possible!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Ginger on June 04, 2008, 06:58:16 PM
It'll cost a fortune in sitters, but I wouldn't miss it  :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Ginger on June 04, 2008, 07:00:05 PM
Oh, and every thread can be improved by adding a cat or two.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on June 04, 2008, 07:00:06 PM
It'll cost a fortune in sitters, but I wouldn't miss it  :)

Win it back at the track :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on June 13, 2008, 05:27:55 PM
Off to see them tomorrow. Went with Aisling last week's and have a couple of pics from then which I haven't uploaded yet.

Just been having a look and although I make sure I don't get myself excited with what might be, (You never know!) I have been looking at there main parents on Youtube and Greyhound data. It gets me going just watching lol! Just incase you guys havent seen them anyway I will put the links here... Capture the atmosphere and enjoy! ;D

Cassie's Dad in all his glory : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2BskkuXw1c&NR=1
Arguably his best race ever : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnbYkpEhSjE

Rodneys Dad : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TsbpYTVoq8&feature=related


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on June 13, 2008, 05:31:09 PM
LOL, i've just seen this race. You watch this and tell me how long it was before you realised who they are cheering about!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBBHclrMcvs&NR=1


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: bolt pp on June 13, 2008, 05:37:14 PM
LOL, i've just seen this race. You watch this and tell me how long it was before you realised who they are cheering about!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBBHclrMcvs&NR=1

my dad and uncles used to tell me about that dog and i always thought they were exagerating but seeing that race is so sick, he makes westmead hawk look like a leader!

that was a great vid though, blinding to see


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on June 13, 2008, 05:57:38 PM
LOL, i've just seen this race. You watch this and tell me how long it was before you realised who they are cheering about!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBBHclrMcvs&NR=1

my dad and uncles used to tell me about that dog and i always thought they were exagerating but seeing that race is so sick, he makes westmead hawk look like a leader!

that was a great vid though, blinding to see

LOL yeah i had always been told about this dog too. Never seen this race until today.He is going 3x as fast as the other dogs when they cross the line!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on June 13, 2008, 05:57:58 PM
LOL, i've just seen this race. You watch this and tell me how long it was before you realised who they are cheering about!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBBHclrMcvs&NR=1

Wow!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on June 13, 2008, 05:59:14 PM
Off to see them tomorrow. Went with Aisling last week's and have a couple of pics from then which I haven't uploaded yet.
Just been having a look and although I make sure I don't get myself excited with what might be, (You never know!) I have been looking at there main parents on Youtube and Greyhound data. It gets me going just watching lol! Just incase you guys havent seen them anyway I will put the links here... Capture the atmosphere and enjoy! ;D

Cassie's Dad in all his glory : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2BskkuXw1c&NR=1
Arguably his best race ever : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnbYkpEhSjE

Rodneys Dad : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TsbpYTVoq8&feature=related

Get them uploaded - fast! And dont forget the moggies - they are awesome, too. That must be some camera you have.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on June 13, 2008, 05:59:15 PM
LOL, i've just seen this race. You watch this and tell me how long it was before you realised who they are cheering about!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBBHclrMcvs&NR=1

Wow!

lol, first time I saw it I only realised who they were shouting about 5 lengths from the line!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on June 13, 2008, 05:59:45 PM
I bet there were a fair few people scratching around on the floor looking for their winning tickets after that finish !!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on June 13, 2008, 06:01:15 PM
Off to see them tomorrow. Went with Aisling last week's and have a couple of pics from then which I haven't uploaded yet.
Just been having a look and although I make sure I don't get myself excited with what might be, (You never know!) I have been looking at there main parents on Youtube and Greyhound data. It gets me going just watching lol! Just incase you guys havent seen them anyway I will put the links here... Capture the atmosphere and enjoy! ;D

Cassie's Dad in all his glory : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2BskkuXw1c&NR=1
Arguably his best race ever : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnbYkpEhSjE

Rodneys Dad : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TsbpYTVoq8&feature=related

Get them uploaded - fast! And dont forget the moggies - they are awesome, too. That must be some camera you have.

Just because you asked so nicely I will get them uploaded before I got out ...


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: bolt pp on June 13, 2008, 06:05:57 PM
I bet there were a fair few people scratching around on the floor looking for their winning tickets after that finish !!

lol, for the champ? for that dog to only go round 8 Lengths behind the rest you could just go and collect your money!

there are some other races on there of the dog, i'm gonna check em out, i think he went round a lot further detached sometimes lol.

I dont know if it's true or not but i'm told he's not really going that faster at the end as he was at the start and if you measured its speed in the first quarter and the last they'd pretty much be about the same, it's just he's an out an out stayer and other dogs have gone flat out and are tying up.



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on June 13, 2008, 06:15:57 PM
Sorry having a dog search day, some funnies on Youtube..

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXy15_2njhk

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlS93KlH7_A



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: MKKfish on June 13, 2008, 06:28:08 PM
I was at Wembley that night, (IIRC it was a charity nite and Downes and Minter presented trophys). In fact I had had one of my biggest winning dog bets ever in either the race before or the one before that - 23 years ago and I can still remember the dog was called Frieston Rebel and was in Trap 5 in the hurdles race at 11/10!

Lol I even remember that I was spinning up winnings from Hannon's 'Sailors Song' that had won at Brighton, (I think), earlier in the day.


Suprising really as I can't remember what I had for dinner last night... *sigh*


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on June 13, 2008, 06:33:59 PM
Off to see them tomorrow. Went with Aisling last week's and have a couple of pics from then which I haven't uploaded yet.
Just been having a look and although I make sure I don't get myself excited with what might be, (You never know!) I have been looking at there main parents on Youtube and Greyhound data. It gets me going just watching lol! Just incase you guys havent seen them anyway I will put the links here... Capture the atmosphere and enjoy! ;D

Cassie's Dad in all his glory : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2BskkuXw1c&NR=1
Arguably his best race ever : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnbYkpEhSjE

Rodneys Dad : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TsbpYTVoq8&feature=related

Get them uploaded - fast! And dont forget the moggies - they are awesome, too. That must be some camera you have.

And yes its a good camera, as you well know! Only problem is its a lot of effort to shrink them all to put them on here!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on June 13, 2008, 06:50:45 PM
Ok, a few more than i thought i had took!...



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
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Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on June 13, 2008, 07:33:40 PM

They look so happy!

Only problem is its a lot of effort to shrink them all to put them on here

I have the same problem. Chili told me there is a super-dooper short cut that the Updaters use, & she's gonna show me how to do it when I'm next at her place. Why not ask her?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: bolt pp on June 13, 2008, 10:23:51 PM
lol, this ones not really as ood a quality but it's just ridiculous, he's nearly a whole straight behind!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz0Utl30A0U&feature=related



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: bolt pp on June 13, 2008, 10:42:07 PM
 ;applause; it's just brilliant, i could watch these all night

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QUJND5CSY8


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: gatso on June 13, 2008, 11:55:57 PM
great videos, watching Scurlogue is amazing, there's a dog who knew how to grandstand it


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: scotty2hatty on June 14, 2008, 02:23:42 AM
Scurlogue abs owns. Unbelievable dog.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Royal Flush on June 14, 2008, 09:27:46 AM
OMG that dog is sick!!!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on June 14, 2008, 09:29:54 AM
OMG that dog is sick!!!

Neb run bad last night? I saw he went off 9/4f, and whats going on with PTS again?!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: bolt pp on June 14, 2008, 09:41:09 AM
there are some more on there, one where he goes round in third and one where he actually leads!!!!! lol, you can imgane how far he one by! after that i reckon he must've thought to himself:"this games too easy, i'll make it a bit more interesting"


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Royal Flush on June 14, 2008, 09:55:26 AM
there are some more on there, one where he goes round in third and one where he actually leads!!!!! lol, you can imgane how far he one by! after that i reckon he must've thought to himself:"this games too easy, i'll make it a bit more interesting"

lol imagine the roar when that thing led!!!


OMG that dog is sick!!!

Neb run bad last night? I saw he went off 9/4f, and whats going on with PTS again?!

Not seen vid, lolz @ 9/4 managed to get on @ 4.1 not that it was much good!!

PTS no idea, you want another dog?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on June 14, 2008, 04:25:51 PM
LOL, i've just seen this race. You watch this and tell me how long it was before you realised who they are cheering about!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBBHclrMcvs&NR=1

my dad and uncles used to tell me about that dog and i always thought they were exagerating but seeing that race is so sick, he makes westmead hawk look like a leader!

that was a great vid though, blinding to see

scurlogue champ a fantastic freak of a dog and great to watch but wouldnt get near westmead hawk upto 700 metres


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on June 14, 2008, 05:12:58 PM
Had a good couple hours with them today. Rodney looking better and better - Cassie ending her season too. All is good. I am told Rodney has been given a couple of gallops - apparently went well and impressed, the only thing that bothered Mick (trainer) was that he thought he was gonna lose his legs as Rodney always just runs directly for you, and even though you think he is going to stop - he just doesnt! I learnt the hard way a couple of times! Both dogs, barring any more problems, will be going to the schooling track next Sunday to get wound up! Watch the other dogs round and then hopefully the following week they will both be able to go round themselves. Exciting stuff and I will be there next week watching them go mad!

Here are some pics from today, Rodney seriously makes every dog in that kennel look small - he is not just tall but he is butch too, with muscles all over. He makes humans look small!



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
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Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: bolt pp on June 14, 2008, 10:07:32 PM
I was looking up some stats about Scurlogue and he won 51 races from 63!!! thats an amazing strike rate for a greyhound, especially when you look at how he won them!

he went off as jolly in 60 out of the 63 races lol!!!!

I think he broke something like 20 track records as well, crazy dog.

the game needs another scurlogue badly now, revitalise the sport.

there might be a scurlogue on this thread, who knows, fingers crossed.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on June 14, 2008, 10:17:02 PM
I was looking up some stats about Scurlogue and he won 51 races from 63!!! thats an amazing strike rate for a greyhound, especially when you look at how he won them!

he went off as jolly in 60 out of the 63 races lol!!!!

I think he broke something like 20 track records as well, crazy dog.

the game needs another scurlogue badly now, revitalise the sport.

there might be a scurlogue on this thread, who knows, fingers crossed.

Yeah i saw his win rate too, unbelievable stuff!

Also noticed that he was never put into stud?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: bolt pp on June 14, 2008, 10:32:52 PM
I was looking up some stats about Scurlogue and he won 51 races from 63!!! thats an amazing strike rate for a greyhound, especially when you look at how he won them!

he went off as jolly in 60 out of the 63 races lol!!!!

I think he broke something like 20 track records as well, crazy dog.

the game needs another scurlogue badly now, revitalise the sport.

there might be a scurlogue on this thread, who knows, fingers crossed.

Yeah i saw his win rate too, unbelievable stuff!

Also noticed that he was never put into stud?

I couldn't see anything about him being put into stud or why not, bit odd though.

did notice in one of the stories that he was swapped for a cow before he started racing, wow, how bad do you run if you're that guy! hope at least the cow was a good'n lol.

i noticed that he broke records at 650m or something like that, i think he would've done westmead hawk tbh at that distance.

have you watched the race on youtube against ballyreagen bob where he breaks down/stops chasing? yuck! would've been the greatest race ever, made me feel sick watching that, was reading up on bob as well, clocked 32 races on the spin and only ecer lost 6!! maybe the greatest match up that never was, i think he got so far behind he couldnt see the hare and stopped chasing, never know if he wouldve got to bob!



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on June 15, 2008, 12:49:28 AM
bob was a better dog than champ again prob upto 750 metres.

westmead hawk would've beat champ over 650 easily as hawk would have gone so far clear champ probably would have stopped chasing.

champ was a great dog to watch and a freak but the reason he broke so many records was because his races were run over distances rarely run at the tracks so they werent necessarily strong track records. i dont think many of them still stand today maybe 1 or 2. im fairly sure he still holds the 925m record at romford a distance rarely run.
most of the races he won were made up opens for entertainment value against very mediocre opposition.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on June 22, 2008, 11:38:41 AM
Good News and Bad News..

Bad News - Mick went to the kennels yesterday morning as per, and finds Rodney with a cut paw/bit of pad missing - so he gave him pain killer injection and wrapped him up, booked in for a visit to course doc on Tuesday. Sigh, 3 weeks or so out of action.

Good News - Have been to the schooling track with Cassie this morning, initially just for her to get fired up.. First dog went round and she was raring to go ears pricked and jumping about. So she was handslipped round and chased really well. Obviously running green as its her first run round a track - but good news is that she chases ! Very pleased.

Took my camera to try and get a pic or two but bloody forgot as i was too busy watching her! Next week.

Fingers Crossed, she could be on the card in the next 2-3 months..


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: scotty2hatty on June 22, 2008, 11:42:03 AM
gogogogogogogogo


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Royal Flush on June 22, 2008, 12:24:41 PM
Good News and Bad News..

Bad News - Mick went to the kennels yesterday morning as per, and finds Rodney with a cut paw/bit of pad missing - so he gave him pain killer injection and wrapped him up, booked in for a visit to course doc on Tuesday. Sigh, 3 weeks or so out of action.

Good News - Have been to the schooling track with Cassie this morning, initially just for her to get fired up.. First dog went round and she was raring to go ears pricked and jumping about. So she was handslipped round and chased really well. Obviously running green as its her first run round a track - but good news is that she chases ! Very pleased.

Took my camera to try and get a pic or two but bloody forgot as i was too busy watching her! Next week.

Fingers Crossed, she could be on the card in the next 2-3 months..


Where are they going to run m8?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on June 22, 2008, 01:10:50 PM
Good News and Bad News..

Bad News - Mick went to the kennels yesterday morning as per, and finds Rodney with a cut paw/bit of pad missing - so he gave him pain killer injection and wrapped him up, booked in for a visit to course doc on Tuesday. Sigh, 3 weeks or so out of action.

Good News - Have been to the schooling track with Cassie this morning, initially just for her to get fired up.. First dog went round and she was raring to go ears pricked and jumping about. So she was handslipped round and chased really well. Obviously running green as its her first run round a track - but good news is that she chases ! Very pleased.

Took my camera to try and get a pic or two but bloody forgot as i was too busy watching her! Next week.

Fingers Crossed, she could be on the card in the next 2-3 months..


Were you not supposed to be at Church this morning boyo - it's Sunday?

The Cherry's - well done. Bad news on Rodney, but it's all part & parcel of the game. It must have been some willy-raising thrill to watch Cassie have her first run. Don't forget the 'photos next week.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on June 22, 2008, 01:19:45 PM
I think Rooks said they would most prob run at Oxford ... regardless of where their first run is gonna be ... I will be there!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on June 22, 2008, 06:15:16 PM
Good News and Bad News..

Bad News - Mick went to the kennels yesterday morning as per, and finds Rodney with a cut paw/bit of pad missing - so he gave him pain killer injection and wrapped him up, booked in for a visit to course doc on Tuesday. Sigh, 3 weeks or so out of action.

Good News - Have been to the schooling track with Cassie this morning, initially just for her to get fired up.. First dog went round and she was raring to go ears pricked and jumping about. So she was handslipped round and chased really well. Obviously running green as its her first run round a track - but good news is that she chases ! Very pleased.

Took my camera to try and get a pic or two but bloody forgot as i was too busy watching her! Next week.

Fingers Crossed, she could be on the card in the next 2-3 months..


Where are they going to run m8?
I think Rooks said they would most prob run at Oxford ... regardless of where their first run is gonna be ... I will be there!

Yes Oxford, Cassie hopefully have her first trial in about 8 weeks or so...


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on June 22, 2008, 06:16:34 PM
Good News and Bad News..

Bad News - Mick went to the kennels yesterday morning as per, and finds Rodney with a cut paw/bit of pad missing - so he gave him pain killer injection and wrapped him up, booked in for a visit to course doc on Tuesday. Sigh, 3 weeks or so out of action.

Good News - Have been to the schooling track with Cassie this morning, initially just for her to get fired up.. First dog went round and she was raring to go ears pricked and jumping about. So she was handslipped round and chased really well. Obviously running green as its her first run round a track - but good news is that she chases ! Very pleased.

Took my camera to try and get a pic or two but bloody forgot as i was too busy watching her! Next week.

Fingers Crossed, she could be on the card in the next 2-3 months..


Were you not supposed to be at Church this morning boyo - it's Sunday?

The Cherry's - well done. Bad news on Rodney, but it's all part & parcel of the game. It must have been some willy-raising thrill to watch Cassie have her first run. Don't forget the 'photos next week.

Try not to, but like i said, i meant to get them this week but just watching her made me forget! I pictured her running in the Oaks final when she was going round! ;D


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on July 13, 2008, 11:41:01 AM
just a quick update


as well as rodneys injured pad cassie has unfortunatly injured a leg whilst gallopping which has now set her back a few weeks to.

rodneys pad has virtually heeled and he should start work again this week with cassie another week or so behind. its hard to tell as cassies has a musscle injury which can take longer in some animals than others.

its gonna be interesting, eeven though theres 2 months between them its going to be close which hits the track first.

fingers crossed for no more setbacks and we can see them both running sometime in september at a guess.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: action man on July 13, 2008, 04:35:19 PM
just a quick update


as well as rodneys injured pad cassie has unfortunatly injured a leg whilst gallopping which has now set her back a few weeks to.

rodneys pad has virtually heeled and he should start work again this week with cassie another week or so behind. its hard to tell as cassies has a musscle injury which can take longer in some animals than others.

its gonna be interesting, eeven though theres 2 months between them its going to be close which hits the track first.

fingers crossed for no more setbacks and we can see them both running sometime in september at a guess.

here here, night out at the dogs when they fun FTW


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: boldie on July 13, 2008, 05:19:17 PM
just a quick update


as well as rodneys injured pad cassie has unfortunatly injured a leg whilst gallopping which has now set her back a few weeks to.

rodneys pad has virtually heeled and he should start work again this week with cassie another week or so behind. its hard to tell as cassies has a musscle injury which can take longer in some animals than others.

its gonna be interesting, eeven though theres 2 months between them its going to be close which hits the track first.

fingers crossed for no more setbacks and we can see them both running sometime in september at a guess.
September?.. how far is Oxford from Luton again?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on July 13, 2008, 07:12:13 PM
just a quick update


as well as rodneys injured pad cassie has unfortunatly injured a leg whilst gallopping which has now set her back a few weeks to.

rodneys pad has virtually heeled and he should start work again this week with cassie another week or so behind. its hard to tell as cassies has a musscle injury which can take longer in some animals than others.

its gonna be interesting, eeven though theres 2 months between them its going to be close which hits the track first.

fingers crossed for no more setbacks and we can see them both running sometime in september at a guess.
September?.. how far is Oxford from Luton again?

bout an hour. theres a sunday afternoon meeting at oxford 21st september after the quiz i wonder where most of blonde will be heading if they are running lol


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: boldie on July 13, 2008, 08:13:59 PM
just a quick update


as well as rodneys injured pad cassie has unfortunatly injured a leg whilst gallopping which has now set her back a few weeks to.

rodneys pad has virtually heeled and he should start work again this week with cassie another week or so behind. its hard to tell as cassies has a musscle injury which can take longer in some animals than others.

its gonna be interesting, eeven though theres 2 months between them its going to be close which hits the track first.

fingers crossed for no more setbacks and we can see them both running sometime in september at a guess.
September?.. how far is Oxford from Luton again?

bout an hour. theres a sunday afternoon meeting at oxford 21st september after the quiz i wonder where most of blonde will be heading if they are running lol

That'd be brilliant!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: mondatoo on July 13, 2008, 10:13:59 PM
just a quick update


as well as rodneys injured pad cassie has unfortunatly injured a leg whilst gallopping which has now set her back a few weeks to.

rodneys pad has virtually heeled and he should start work again this week with cassie another week or so behind. its hard to tell as cassies has a musscle injury which can take longer in some animals than others.

its gonna be interesting, eeven though theres 2 months between them its going to be close which hits the track first.

fingers crossed for no more setbacks and we can see them both running sometime in september at a guess.
September?.. how far is Oxford from Luton again?

bout an hour. theres a sunday afternoon meeting at oxford 21st september after the quiz i wonder where most of blonde will be heading if they are running lol

That'd be brilliant!

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Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on August 14, 2008, 02:25:37 PM
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Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on August 14, 2008, 02:26:19 PM
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Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on August 14, 2008, 02:27:04 PM
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Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on August 14, 2008, 02:27:49 PM
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Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on August 14, 2008, 02:28:46 PM
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Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on August 14, 2008, 02:29:42 PM
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Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: RED-DOG on August 14, 2008, 02:31:15 PM
What a great batch of pics. They don't half look well Rodders.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on August 14, 2008, 04:30:33 PM
What a great batch of pics. They don't half look well Rodders.

more than you can say for rooks, he wouldnt even get into Luton G in that outfit, though he would make a good tramp if he smartened himself up a bit ;)


Hounds are looking well though.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on August 14, 2008, 06:03:32 PM

Terrific pics, about time too, & they look in terrific shape. Keep them coming.

Photography Hint - try not to place your finger over the lens. ;)

What's the plan for the Bitch now?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: booder on August 14, 2008, 06:05:29 PM
What a great batch of pics. They don't half look well Rodders.

more than you can say for rooks, he wouldnt even get into Luton G in that outfit, though he would make a good tramp if he smartened himself up a bit ;)


Hounds are looking well though.

nice to see that Rooks has put a bit of weight on though


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on August 14, 2008, 06:17:07 PM
Went this morning, was brilliant seeing them, havent been for 2/3 weeks.

Spoke to Mick last night who told me Rodney was coming on well, and will hopefully be back out galloping next week. Cassie though, still struggling out of season, was shedding her coat, and looked scruffier than me. I wasnt sure what to expect.

We took them down the road, just about, Rodney jumping everywhere with excitement, and cassie showing more than usual emotion! Rodney looks the part again, walk every day and his muscles are back, his foot is completely healed now, and yet again he looks so promising!! Problem is he is a clumsy fker and I wouldnt be suprised to hear he is hurt again tomorrow!! Cassie was a bit of a state really, but we gave them a little groom and she looked a bit better! Both in good spirits though and Cassie having fun splashing around in a puddle above - she always used to splash about in puddles and shallow parts when I walked them round Willen Lake, was always funny to watch.

They are both seperated at the mo, for her season, and although they can go back together now, they havent as yet, which is no problem as it does them good to have a mix around. Greyhounds are so relaxed dogs for 80% of the day, believe it or not, and I know my two don't have a bad bone in there body as far as with people, which annoys me with people when they just think that because they chase a hare round the track they must be bad! Thats another story anyway!

Looking forward to Rodney back galloping next week, shame Cassie is a bit behind this as she is older, but she still needs to rest her wrist and whilst still coming out of season we wouldn't get her full potential anyway. She will just be rested for the next couple of weeks and then worked I think.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Royal Flush on August 14, 2008, 06:33:30 PM
Good stuff, bet you can't wait to see them on the track!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on August 14, 2008, 06:35:15 PM
Good stuff, bet you can't wait to see them on the track!

Gagging for it!!!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Royal Flush on August 14, 2008, 06:38:16 PM
By the way get on Neb EW

http://www.oddschecker.com/greyhounds/ante-post-dogs/caffreys-puppy-classic (http://www.oddschecker.com/greyhounds/ante-post-dogs/caffreys-puppy-classic)

Was 25's i obv missed that as i run bad, i got 20's this morning now at 16's!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on August 25, 2008, 05:32:36 PM
By the way get on Neb EW

http://www.oddschecker.com/greyhounds/ante-post-dogs/caffreys-puppy-classic (http://www.oddschecker.com/greyhounds/ante-post-dogs/caffreys-puppy-classic)

Was 25's i obv missed that as i run bad, i got 20's this morning now at 16's!

Gl tonight mate..

Still get 20/1 on it lolol.. Would have to run the race of his life tho to win!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on September 03, 2008, 01:11:16 PM
Rodney is being handslipped round oxford track before trials in the morning...

Pics to follow.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheChipPrince on September 03, 2008, 02:00:18 PM
Rookie, i know nothing about greyhound racing...

Are these ready to race yet?  If not what age do they have to be?

Are the costs of training them and entering them in races more than you'd think?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on September 03, 2008, 02:02:57 PM
Rookie, i know nothing about greyhound racing...

Are these ready to race yet?  If not what age do they have to be?

Are the costs of training them and entering them in races more than you'd think?

not yet, 15/16 months... cassie is 16 months now, but had a setback. Rodney is 14 months roughly.

Rodney is the one I want to do as well as poss as Cassie is good enough for breeding anyway.

Training costs me £220 a month roughly for the pair whilst they are not racing, but that goes up when they are racing. They havent raced yet.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheChipPrince on September 03, 2008, 02:08:52 PM
Rookie, i know nothing about greyhound racing...

Are these ready to race yet?  If not what age do they have to be?

Are the costs of training them and entering them in races more than you'd think?

not yet, 15/16 months... cassie is 16 months now, but had a setback. Rodney is 14 months roughly.

Rodney is the one I want to do as well as poss as Cassie is good enough for breeding anyway.

Training costs me £220 a month roughly for the pair whilst they are not racing, but that goes up when they are racing. They havent raced yet.

Gotcha. Does the trainer select which races to enter them in or yourself?

How many would they enter a year? How much is entry? (obv depending on prize structure i guss?)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on September 03, 2008, 02:13:48 PM
Rookie, i know nothing about greyhound racing...

Are these ready to race yet?  If not what age do they have to be?

Are the costs of training them and entering them in races more than you'd think?

not yet, 15/16 months... cassie is 16 months now, but had a setback. Rodney is 14 months roughly.

Rodney is the one I want to do as well as poss as Cassie is good enough for breeding anyway.

Training costs me £220 a month roughly for the pair whilst they are not racing, but that goes up when they are racing. They havent raced yet.

Gotcha. Does the trainer select which races to enter them in or yourself?

How many would they enter a year? How much is entry? (obv depending on prize structure i guss?)

Graded races run 4 times a week at oxford (this will be where they start their careers at least). Graded races are free, they are ranked... A9, A8, A7, A6, A5, A4, A3, A2 and A1. A1 being the highest and better dogs. If they are better than A1 they will run in Open Races, and be known as an Open Racer, meaning that they will travel around the country for races, which cost to enter, but there is better prize money.

Graded races generally race once a week, whereas open racers might not race for a fortnight, but trainers & trials keep them fit.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on September 03, 2008, 02:32:50 PM
just got my camera out ready for tomorrow and found a few pics from a few weeks ago i took of them.

will try to post them now

edit.  im useless lol will post them later when i have been informed how to post pics lol


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on September 04, 2008, 01:33:42 PM
wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!

He chases..


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Claw75 on September 04, 2008, 01:42:53 PM
wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!

He chases..

:)up


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on September 04, 2008, 01:43:34 PM
LOVE IT !

Any pics ?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: bolt pp on September 04, 2008, 01:48:01 PM
LOVE IT !

Any pics ?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on September 04, 2008, 01:56:07 PM
I was on video duty, and Turny was on picture duty.

Obv no pics were taken. Camera is not great... Will post it on here as soon as I work out how to put it on my computer from Iphone?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on September 04, 2008, 02:00:39 PM
I was on video duty, and Turny was on picture duty.

Obv no pics were taken. Camera is not great... Will post it on here as soon as I work out how to put it on my computer from Iphone?

[ ] Wp Turny you NUGGET !   LOL


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on September 04, 2008, 02:56:23 PM
Not great but...


YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5m7frlC5bM


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: thetank on September 04, 2008, 03:06:03 PM
Get in!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: cia260895 on September 04, 2008, 03:15:22 PM
N1 rooks I bet yr like a dog with 2 ***** at the mo  :)up


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: bolt pp on September 04, 2008, 03:27:39 PM
n1


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: lazaroonie on September 04, 2008, 03:34:08 PM
Rookies Fantasy (W)



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Royal Flush on September 04, 2008, 03:41:50 PM
Rookies Fantasy (W)



VW :D

Nice to know he chases! Bet you can't wait for a race now!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on September 04, 2008, 03:54:05 PM
Rookies Fantasy (W)



VW :D

Nice to know he chases! Bet you can't wait for a race now!

LOL, yes veru wide round the first, but he almost got to the hare so they sped it up, going round the 3rd he slowed a bit as hare was too far ahead and when they slowed it down a bit he chased again and railed nicely round the 4th. Was quite funny.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on September 04, 2008, 03:55:38 PM
Plan for Rodney:

Next Thurs, handslip
+1 week, in the traps
+2 week, in the traps
+3 week, depending on whether he tries turning in traps alot or not he could be having official trials in 4 weeks time.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on September 04, 2008, 03:56:12 PM
Cassie is one week behind rodney and will be going for a handslip nxt thursday too. her first since season.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on September 04, 2008, 03:58:39 PM
brilliant stuff... getting exciting now.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on September 04, 2008, 04:06:50 PM
I arranged with Mick (trainer) that we meet him at kennels and I pick up cassie, take her for a car ride and give her some fuss, meet him at stadium, watch rodney and then drive cassie back to kennel. No problem. (He takes Rodney in van).

So we gets cassie, take her with us, she is happy. We get to stadium earlyish and there are trainers everywhere unloading there dogs back and forth, so cassie is looking over my shoulder out the door and getting a little wound and excited, nothing wrong there, cant hurt. Anyway, Mick walks past with Rodney and another mutt and they wander up to the middle of the track behind us. So I open my door, get out, shut the door. Easy eh? Not for Turny, he opens his door, and lets Cassie jump out past him and go for a run after Rodney and the other dog Mick had. Every trainer there must have turned around and thought WTF are they doing LOL. I kept my head down and blamed turny, luckily she didnt run off as she was too excited and interested in Rodney.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on September 04, 2008, 04:06:58 PM
oops sorry guys just to caught up in it all to take pics!

well he chases thats the main thing and wanted to tear the hare apart at the end.

not the greatest bit of hare driving i ever seen, started too slowly causing him to course the hare then pulled it away to much of the 2nd bend. he looked to ease up going into the 3rd bend and for a mo i thought he may give up but this i think was him loseing site of the hare momentarily as the hare driver had pulled it to far ahead. he must of caught sight of it again around the crown of the top bend because he ran a fantastic 4th bend and really ran to the pick up.

to be honest compared with some there who handslipped before he did he didnt look as fast on the eye, but hes a big long striding dog and those type can be decieving. it was his first ever look at a hare and a racetrack so in that respect it was great to see him there and chasing and the way he seemed to grasp it towards the end was encouraging. he should come on loads for that!
he looked to come off sound which was most important and was ready to go again if he could straight after.

roll on next week when hopefully cassie will be having a handslip to, though she did have a little run today lol as she eascaped from the car (my fault again!) as so excited with everything going on around her lol.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on September 04, 2008, 04:07:53 PM


[ ] Wp Turny you NUGGET !   LOL


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: lazaroonie on September 04, 2008, 04:40:51 PM
oops sorry guys just to caught up in it all to take pics!

well he chases thats the main thing and wanted to tear the hare apart at the end.

not the greatest bit of hare driving i ever seen, started too slowly causing him to course the hare then pulled it away to much of the 2nd bend. he looked to ease up going into the 3rd bend and for a mo i thought he may give up but this i think was him loseing site of the hare momentarily as the hare driver had pulled it to far ahead. he must of caught sight of it again around the crown of the top bend because he ran a fantastic 4th bend and really ran to the pick up.

to be honest compared with some there who handslipped before he did he didnt look as fast on the eye, but hes a big long striding dog and those type can be decieving. it was his first ever look at a hare and a racetrack so in that respect it was great to see him there and chasing and the way he seemed to grasp it towards the end was encouraging. he should come on loads for that!
he looked to come off sound which was most important and was ready to go again if he could straight after.

roll on next week when hopefully cassie will be having a handslip to, though she did have a little run today lol as she eascaped from the car (my fault again!) as so excited with everything going on around her lol.

its hard to tell at that age what they will be like speed wise - plenty of time for that to develop. The main thing is it has a real racing instinct and good action. and it looks quite promising.



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on September 09, 2008, 05:14:15 PM
SIGH, more setback.

Rodney out for 2-3 weeks.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on September 09, 2008, 05:22:29 PM
ARRRGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH ... still at least it shows that the trainer is on the ball and wont proceed until they are 100%.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on October 02, 2008, 10:23:14 AM
at track now. Cassie just been handslipped round and is looking good. Hopefully she has not picked up any injury and she could be trialing within 2 weeks.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: bolt pp on October 13, 2008, 09:18:36 AM
update?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on November 02, 2008, 10:25:39 AM
yessssssssssssssss!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: thetank on November 02, 2008, 03:55:43 PM
good news?

do tell


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: scotty2hatty on November 02, 2008, 06:47:07 PM
yessssssssssssssss!

c'mon!!!!!!!! what is it?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on November 02, 2008, 07:49:49 PM
Ok, Ok..


Cassie went to schooling track this morning and was going from the boxes for the first time. The main hope for the day was that she didnt turn in the boxes while the hare was coming round. This was achieved and more.

She got in the boxes and was down low waiting for the hare, she obviously didnt have a clue what was going to happen so missed the break, but when she got running she was a different dog to the last time she was there. She was so smooth round the bends, which were quite tight. They hand time the dogs to halfway round - 250m. Most struggle to do under 16s round there. And they said they havent had many dogs that can do under that on their first go round. Cassie done a time of 15.83s. Now considering she probably lost half a second at the start this is pretty impressive. Most Open race dogs do near 15s apparently. The trainer was very happy with it, as obviously I was.

I got a video of it, but you only really see her start and her finish, but she sure motor's off the last bend. I will stick it on youtube in a mo and then put it on here. Walked Rodney earlier too and let him have a little sprint and he was looking good. They are both going round the schooling track next week both from the traps. Lets hope it just gets better!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on November 04, 2008, 04:51:16 PM
http://www.greyhound-data.com/db.php?i=1527548&time=1225816851


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on November 04, 2008, 08:46:12 PM

Nice one Rooks, well done.

Did you manage to sort that Vid? I can't find it.

Keep us updated, please, this is a great read, & your pride in those two greyhounds is wonderful.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: gatso on November 04, 2008, 10:25:11 PM
http://www.greyhound-data.com/db.php?i=1527548&time=1225816851

one of the great-grandparents is 'pauls turn'. anything to do with your old man or just a coincidence?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on November 04, 2008, 11:57:36 PM
We saw that a while back when checking out the bloodlines. It did make us chuckle tbh. Could be a sign!? LOL.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on November 04, 2008, 11:58:49 PM
And TK I havent put that Vid up yet as I cant fkin remember how to get it off my Iphone. If anyone can help me with this pls let me know, I really am completely stuck as to what to do.



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on November 05, 2008, 02:20:40 AM
And TK I havent put that Vid up yet as I cant fkin remember how to get it off my Iphone. If anyone can help me with this pls let me know, I really am completely stuck as to what to do.



I can't believe you don't know how to do that.

You need an x-source multi-core cable, MDD-friendly, & then fire up the intel photopaint moduliser, go to CTRL-ALT-BURP, then just reboot.

Better still, ask 'Ling.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on November 05, 2008, 02:34:12 AM
managed to drag myself out of bed at 7am sunday morning as arranged with rook,ling and charlotte to venture over to watch cassie do her first school from the boxes. could quite easily have stayed in bed but gee am i glad i never!

what a morning, first off we took rodney out for a little walk. he looked a picture and really is huge! touch wood his foot injury looks to have healed well and he is walking fine now. his muscles have grown and he is a mountain of a dog, low and behold any that get in his way at the first bend!
anyway we also gave him a run, not far approx 70 metres which he seemed to cover in 2 or 3 strides he's so big lol. he really enjoyed himself.

on a different note regards rodney, check out his brother on his greyhound data page "karens toyboy" his 2nd run in ireland he won an A6 by 10 lengths in a A1 time. please oh please let rodney show similar promise!

anyway bk to sunday........ after returning rodney to his noisy kennels we then set off behind the trainers van that had cassie in transit. it wasn't to far to the schooling track on the outskirts of bicester though its fairly hidden away down a dirtrack.
we pull up and the trainer gets cassie out the van, its a good 6 weeks since i see her last and then she was very out of condition and in season. well now she was a picture, not as big as rodney but at a guess id say 29kilos. but she had filled out and her coat was shining unlike the dull coat during her season. she was alert her eyes everywhere.
after a quick fuss from us all it was time for business and what she was there for. the traps and hare were positioned (a short hare so that she wouldnt be in the boxes to long). the traps were left open to begin with and rooks helped to put her in the back and out the front 4 or 5 times to get her used to them. she seemed fine and after a small push from behind walked happily through the traps.
now the moment of truth and before she could think to much the front of the traps were lowered and she was put gently into the traps from the rear. by now i was 10 yards past the traps watching closely. she was crouched in the traps staring forward not looking to turn round which was a great sign.
the hare began and within a few seconds the traps opened. momentarily cassie froze, whether the traps opening scared her orshe was just working out what she should do i dont know, but then all of a sudden her feet connected with the sand and her eyes spotted the bunny and she was off and boy did she move!
she flew upto the first bend and you could hear the hare driver speed the hare up between the first 2 bends caught out momentarily by the pace cassie was showing in her first ever timed trial.
her action was good, no tail swirling on the bends just a dog doing what it loves running in full flight with only eyes for the hare. she flew round the last 2 bends railling well and was still going strong at the pick up.
she came off the track and we were all beaming from ear to ear. we fussed her some more and waited with her whilst the trainer went to pay for the trial and get her time etc.
he was chatting a fare while before returning to us. he handed rooks a slip of paper with a smile on his face. she had done 15.83 for the first 250 metres which according to him is a good time first look. not many do under 16 seconds first time. this is all the more suprising as she must have lost almost half a second out the boxes! apparently open class dogs can break 15 seconds so be interested to see if she improves next week.
also the fact that she done alot of her best running after the clock had stopped was also encouraging.

we were all frilled to bits, i thought of nothing else the rest of the day and i had a warm proud glow inside of me it was great! ling even said to me that she to felt like a "proud mum" lol

roll on next sunday i wouldnt miss it for the world!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on November 05, 2008, 02:41:27 AM
Rumour has it Kev is gonna get up nice and early and meet us in Oxford on Sunday to watch Rod and Cass go round!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on November 05, 2008, 02:43:25 AM
http://www.greyhound-data.com/db.php?i=1527548&time=1225816851

one of the great-grandparents is 'pauls turn'. anything to do with your old man or just a coincidence?

I also noticed that on his mothers side one is called Dempsey Duke. Made me laugh.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on November 05, 2008, 02:58:10 AM
http://www.greyhound-data.com/db.php?i=1527548&time=1225816851

one of the great-grandparents is 'pauls turn'. anything to do with your old man or just a coincidence?

I also noticed that on his mothers side one is called Dempsey Duke. Made me laugh.

i dont remembers pauls turn but certainly remember dempseys duke a very good animal indeed


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: gatso on November 05, 2008, 03:08:40 AM
http://www.greyhound-data.com/db.php?i=1527548&time=1225816851

one of the great-grandparents is 'pauls turn'. anything to do with your old man or just a coincidence?

I also noticed that on his mothers side one is called Dempsey Duke. Made me laugh.

lol, missed that one. next dog to be called flushys bitch?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on November 05, 2008, 03:12:51 AM
Haha, Dunno, there won't be a next dog til Rodney and Cassie have a romantic evening together.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on November 05, 2008, 03:14:02 AM
Haha, Dunno, there won't be a next dog til Rodney and Cassie have a romantic evening together.

hopefully not for a few years yet!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on November 10, 2008, 04:44:33 PM
All night poker/pool/boxing session on Saturday night with the ITB boys was a scream, had a proper laugh and thoroughly enjoyed their great company and top hospitality.

Rooks and myself left when the Calzage fight finished (about 6am) and drove straight to his Greyhound trainers kennels, we got there at about 7ish, (after stopping at maccyD's for brekkie) ... then parked up outside and grabbed 40 winks as the trainer wasn't due to meet us until 9am.


9am arrives and we get invited in to the kennels for a coffee and get ribbed for being total degens for pulling an all nighter and kipping in the car outside the kennels LOL

We see Rodders & Cassie, and Rodney goes bananas when he sees rooks, there is some bond there, its a joy to see. Cassie is so calm compared to Rodney, she just takes everything in her stride and is so alert. 

90 dogs in the kennels, and it really is as noisy and as manic as you would imagine, but the staff there are all top notch and they clearly know the game inside out, there was a bit of a sombre mood though as one of their dogs had broken a hock in an open race at Hull the previous night and they were waiting for vets reports etc , A stark reminder of the possible injuries that can happen in the sport.

We loaded Cassie & Rodders into the trainers van and made our way down to the practice track and after waiting for some other trainers to run their hounds, it was finally time to see what Rookies 2 could do ...

Cassie first, The trainer loaded her into the traps (after walking her through a couple of times) and the hare was on the move ... Lids pinged and Cassie was off .... she chased superbly and recorded a decent time, beating her only other trapped start in the process, big beaming smiles from all of us including the trainer !!

Then dopey Rodney stepped up for his FIRST crack at a trapped start ... rooks was like an expectant father, pacing up and down on the sidelines as Rodney was loaded ... hare on the move and Rodney got a bit of a shock as the noise of the gates opening must have spooked him a bit, but he caught sight of the bunny and he was off, his stride was a bit messy at first, but he soon found it and got his action going ... he cracked on round the track and for his first run was bloody impressive time wise, fractions slower than Cassie, but a cracking first showing thats for sure.

I have vids on my phone and I will get Jane to upload them asap.

Would like to add that I was so impressed with the set up at the trainers, and I would like to thank them for answering all my questions patiently and being great company ... friendly and very professional set up, which impressed me greatly. ( I managed to get one of them to open a poker room account ... RESULT) LOLOL

So with everything heading in the right direction, and with a bit of luck, Cassie could have her first race just before Xmas .... Cant bloody wait.


PS. the weekend was a complete period of degenerate gambling and sleep deprivation .... I loved every second of it :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on November 10, 2008, 04:53:53 PM
nice report kev and great to be in your company saturday night though 9 hours of non stop dealing took its toll im afraid as i missed the trials.

how was your arse sunday after the mixed kebab? lol


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on November 10, 2008, 05:03:28 PM
nice report kev and great to be in your company saturday night though 9 hours of non stop dealing took its toll im afraid as i missed the trials.

how was your arse sunday after the mixed kebab? lol

Surprisingly unmoved by the kebab, I will deffo be having another of those next time i visit :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on November 10, 2008, 06:35:44 PM
Heres Cassie, I am sure spielberg wont be losing sleep at my camera work ;)

YouTube: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=75A7t0nNYEE


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Compo on November 10, 2008, 06:39:01 PM
Kev

We are looking for cameramen at ATR. Would you like me to put your name forward?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on November 10, 2008, 06:40:01 PM
Kev

We are looking for cameramen at ATR. Would you like me to put your name forward?

LOL GFY Compo.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on November 10, 2008, 06:42:59 PM
Yep, as kev said. Was proper comedy weekend, total degen all the way thru. 9pm-6am sat night was poker, 11am-2pm was ladbrokes, and 2pm-6pm was oxford dogs. weeee.

Cassie did 15.88 last week and despite not really breaking much better she done 15.65 this week.

Rodney fell out and didnt really show his stride until going round the 1st, he was running oddly to the first but soon found it. He managed to make a 15.90 and I am sure there is much much more to come from the machine he is.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on November 10, 2008, 06:46:15 PM
Here is Rodney ... those dulcet tones of a man shouting encouragement are those of a seriously sleep deprived me !!

YouTube: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=LuU2zirk4n0


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: action man on November 10, 2008, 06:52:46 PM
rodney lost a second out of the boxes


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: gatso on November 10, 2008, 06:55:40 PM
rodney lost a second out of the boxes

and cassie looked to lose a bit almost stepping out sideways. much better times to come from both once they're used to leaving the traps by the looks of it. good stuff


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on November 11, 2008, 02:17:27 AM
omg this is the first i have seen this video. did rodney really do a 15.90 rooks?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on November 11, 2008, 02:24:03 AM
both dogs green as fuck especially out the traps. both lost plenty out the boxes especially rodney and if the 15.90 is right trapping that bad then he could be anything


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: bolt pp on November 11, 2008, 02:35:42 PM
was there supposed to be dogs in those videos kev?  ;carlocitrone; ;D


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on November 13, 2008, 12:32:25 AM
was there supposed to be dogs in those videos kev?  ;carlocitrone; ;D

LOL I filmed them on my "nokia brick" ... waddya want ffs, the full "Dreamworks" production.


you get to see them come out of the traps and come round the last bend, what more do ya want.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: bolt pp on November 13, 2008, 12:37:23 AM
was there supposed to be dogs in those videos kev?  ;carlocitrone; ;D

LOL I filmed them on my "nokia brick" ... waddya want ffs, the full "Dreamworks" production.


you get to see them come out of the traps and come round the last bend, what more do ya want.

ffs, you can see how fast they were going, just hold the camera in front of them a little bit, sigh!

anyway nice to HEAR the dogs are doing well ::)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on November 16, 2008, 11:08:39 AM
Just come back from the dogs this morning. As they have only been in the boxes twice (Cassie) and once (Rodney), they only get short hare's. Meaning that as soon as they get in the boxes the hare is only a second or two away so the lids can open quicker. Cassie went today with a long hare, meaning she has to wait in the boxes a bit longer. So the key was that she didnt turn around in the boxes whilst waiting for the hare.

She was first up, whilst Rodney would receive a short hare again and would be in 2nd. Cassie gets out the van aware and already knowing what is going to happen. She goes into the boxes no problem and leans forward. I am standing in front of the boxes (by the side of the track) whilst the hare is starting to move. She looked forward the whole time, no thought of even turning around. Lids opened and she comes out... She broke about the same time as last week but didnt turn out of the boxes this time and was soon running to the first. She got into a nice stride quickly and down the far side I was really pleased with how she was opening up very nicely. She ran all the way to the pick up and when she reached the hare she got a bite in it and wouldn't let go! The trainer pulled her off but with it also came the tail of the hare! A very pleasing run, of which I was certain she had gone faster than last week.

Rodney was next. And he is a big guy. You won't understand quite how big until you actually see him. 36-38 kilo's of pure muscle, hard as nails and an absolute nutter! John takes him to the traps, puts him through once. Then they close the lids down and go to put him in, of course he doesn't want to go in, he just wants to chase the hare without actually getting in the traps! As much as you push him he pushes back, it was quite funny, and I caught it on vid lol. Finally he was in, and the hare arrived, lids opened and Rodney, breaking slightly better than last week, but not to his best. He then stormed to the first bend and round it, so much better than last week when I worried he was going to stop chasing at one point. If there was a doubt he didnt want the hare then it disappeared today. He flew round and up the far side, and ran well to the pickup, although you could see he had done his running earlier.

It was a very impressive performance by both dogs, and we waited anxiously to see if they could knock any time off previous weeks.

                               Rodney                Cassie

1st Look                   15.90                   15.88
2nd Look                   15.48                   15.65
3rd Look                  Next Week              15.50


So a good morning! Cassie knocking near enough 2 lengths off again this week, without trapping again, and Rodney also without trapping, knocked over 5 lengths off his time from last week!!

Cassie will be trialling on Thursday week round Oxford. Official time trials, the important ones. Rodney will go with a long hare next week and as long as no turning in the boxes he will join her the week after. It's finally starting to get going. Just touchwood that no injuries or little niggles slow the training down please!


Ps.. I video'd today too, if anyone knows how to get them from Iphone to youtube pls let me know!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on November 16, 2008, 11:13:09 AM
Good stuff .... That first race is getting closer and closer.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: ripple11 on November 16, 2008, 11:18:17 AM

 Looking good :)up

 Great updates Rookie/Kev.

 


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on November 17, 2008, 01:21:17 PM
Rooks, what time is Cassie trialling at oxford next week, I assume you will still be in the land of sin, let me know and I will get to Oxford and watch.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on November 17, 2008, 01:50:11 PM
Rooks, what time is Cassie trialling at oxford next week, I assume you will still be in the land of sin, let me know and I will get to Oxford and watch.

it will be thursday week kev, not sure what time though but i will be attending, as soon as i know time il let you know.

rodney will be trailling next sunday again at bicester, this time it will be a longer hare. Cant wait for this the boy was mightly impressive sunday and there is loads of improvement in him. when he learns to trap out this boy could do a serious time!

speaking to the trainer after sundays trials he said that the 15.48 and 15.50 times they recorded would equate to 28.00 round oxfords 4 bends as long as they stayed 4 bends (and he doesnt see a reason why not). this would be good enough to grade in at a6 level now but with obvious improvement who knows where theyl be.

i just hope they keep sound, rodney was holding his leg a little after sunday but he is the biggest wuss under the sun so hopefully nothing serious (the trainer said it might have been because the track was overly salty and might have got into his pads a bit). he walked off back to the van sound enough.





Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on November 21, 2008, 01:12:04 PM
update

bad news
unfortunatly rodney wont be trialling again this sunday as he came of sore in his right hock after last weeks trial. nothing to serious but looks like its set him back another 2 weeks im afraid.

good news

Cassie trials next thursday at oxford. it will be her first official trial and the first big step towards her first race.

without hoping to bok i can see an itb/blonde pre xmas trip to oxford all going well.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on November 27, 2008, 12:39:39 AM
bokked by turny.

cassie come into season again so missing the trial... gonna get her supressed though so hopefully wont lose too much time.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on November 27, 2008, 01:58:07 AM
bokked by turny.

cassie come into season again so missing the trial... gonna get her supressed though so hopefully wont lose too much time.

top bokkage!!!!!!

mick reckons she may trial next week at oxford if suppressed tomorrow and she drys up quickly.

as for the clumsy monster that is rodney he wii be given another weeks rest then be looked over by the vet next friday and all being well will trial at bicester the following sunday then oxford the week after that.

please please no more hold ups!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: bolt pp on November 29, 2008, 12:06:08 AM
the dwell ups just make it alll the more sweet when you get there!!!


it'll happen :)up


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on November 29, 2008, 04:48:38 AM
Cheers mate. Fingers crossed...


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on November 29, 2008, 09:10:40 AM

Par for the course with greyhounds Rooks, as you know, but it will make their debuts, & performances - win or lose, it matters not - all the sweeter.

I was offered a 20% share in a 6 month old pup yesterday, for £1,000.  Out of Westmead Hawk x Droopys Stacey, it should, in theory, be top-class, but there's theory, & there's the real world. So many swans turn out to be geese, & I politely declined. It's going to be trained by Dean Childs, I understand.

I'd far rather buy 3 or 4 pups with less "fashionable" breeding, & just have some fun with them, than lump so much onto a single dog.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Micko on November 29, 2008, 04:35:51 PM

Par for the course with greyhounds Rooks, as you know, but it will make their debuts, & performances - win or lose, it matters not - all the sweeter.

I was offered a 20% share in a 6 month old pup yesterday, for £1,000.  Out of Westmead Hawk x Droopys Stacey, it should, in theory, be top-class, but there's theory, & there's the real world. So many swans turn out to be geese, & I politely declined. It's going to be trained by Dean Childs, I understand.

I'd far rather buy 3 or 4 pups with less "fashionable" breeding, & just have some fun with them, than lump so much onto a single dog.

Tikay any bitch at all with the Dunphy line ''Droopys'' prefix are always very expensive but there are the cream of irish breeding and consistantly breed champions every year.

Droopys Stacey was a fanstastic bitch herself she had some serious fast runs around Shelbourne and im sure she will breed some fast pups but i do agree its expensive but imo if i was going to spend big money on a pup the Dunphys is where i would start looking!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on December 10, 2008, 03:54:15 PM
http://www.greyhound-data.com/db.php?i=1538502&time=1228924305


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rod Paradise on December 10, 2008, 03:57:06 PM
http://www.greyhound-data.com/db.php?i=1538502&time=1228924305

I'm a bit shocked at Ginger being Cassie's great great grandfather!!!!  :o :o








;scarymoment;


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on December 10, 2008, 03:58:53 PM
Leggy Waitress or Head Honcho??


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on December 10, 2008, 03:59:46 PM
;)

It's quite funny coz Ginger's 'partner' was named after Kev too.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on December 10, 2008, 04:00:52 PM
;)

It's quite funny coz Ginger's 'partner' was named after Kev too.

I have been known to follow through ... but ONLY on the snooker table :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheChipPrince on December 10, 2008, 04:06:48 PM
;)

It's quite funny coz Ginger's 'partner' was named after Kev too.

I have been known to follow through ... but ONLY on the snooker table :)

Don't tell me, you set them up, pick the pink up and smash the pack head on, then re-spot the pink dont ya?!  I used to for 8mins with my 10p!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on December 10, 2008, 04:09:44 PM
http://www.greyhound-data.com/db.php?i=1538502&time=1228924305

There speaks one proud owner! Quite right too.

What news/progress is there with the bitch?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on December 10, 2008, 04:12:24 PM
Fingers crossed she has her first 'official' trial tomorrow. Only a sprint one mind, but it's a start. Just waiting for the trainer to tell me what time I need to go down tomorrow.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on December 10, 2008, 04:28:13 PM
Good Luck with tomorrow Rooks - you must be very nervous/excited.

For those that have not folowed this thread - those of us that have sort of share the ownership pleasure (without the cost), it began on June 14th, 2007.

In the OP, Rooks descirbes how, almost on impulse, he decided to buy Rodney, & summed up the Post like ths......

But i cant wait for the thrill of seeing it train and knowing its mine, and, hopefully, going round the tracks with it! If not, its not the end of the world, I get to keep him as a pet anyway!

Well, plans of mice & men, & all that, Rodney is not quite ready yet.

But......

On page 2 of this thread, Rooks wrote......

After having taken in some advice from other greyhound owners, they all tell us we should get Rodder's a companion. They will be able to play together and it will also help him a bit later in life when he hopefully goes to the track.

So, had a search, and purchased a bitch by Westmead Hawk and Droopy's Star. Hopefully both shall end up on the track in time. I am getting the bitch on Thursday and have already decided its kennel name to be 'Cassy' (Cassandra from O.F.A.H)

Now, what i need is a good name for Cassy if she goes to race... I want Rookie(s) in the beginning, who can think of some good ones?


So there we are, & it's the Bitch who gets the first "Official" Trial.

With hindsight, the Bitch might have been named better - "Flushy's Bitch".........

Seriously, this is a lovely tale, so please keep the thread updated.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on December 10, 2008, 04:34:24 PM
:)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: booder on December 10, 2008, 05:01:23 PM
Good Luck with tomorrow Rooks

i once had a share of a greyhound with a couple of former Norwich City footballers, work committments at the time meant i could not watch her training very often but whenever i did it was an absolute joy and i know how much pleasure you must be getting from them. Race nights were immense fun,win or lose the atmosphere was first class.Enjoy.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Laxie on December 10, 2008, 05:13:20 PM
I can't believe it's been that long since you started following your dream.  Time sure does fly.  Good luck tomorrow!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: rossfourfive on December 10, 2008, 05:17:40 PM
Abs cracking thread Rookie. Just read it through from the start. Don't know anything about dogs but will definitely be keeping a close eye on these two. Best of luck for tomorrow.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on December 10, 2008, 06:15:03 PM
fml. trials tomorrow been cancelled again because not enough trainers have put dogs in. ridiculous.

She has been promised a trial by the racing manager before bags on monday apparently. We will see on monday i guess.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Royal Flush on December 10, 2008, 09:31:31 PM

Par for the course with greyhounds Rooks, as you know, but it will make their debuts, & performances - win or lose, it matters not - all the sweeter.

I was offered a 20% share in a 6 month old pup yesterday, for £1,000.  Out of Westmead Hawk x Droopys Stacey, it should, in theory, be top-class, but there's theory, & there's the real world. So many swans turn out to be geese, & I politely declined. It's going to be trained by Dean Childs, I understand.

I'd far rather buy 3 or 4 pups with less "fashionable" breeding, & just have some fun with them, than lump so much onto a single dog.

Look at the other pups from that breading pair, i think if i remember right all but 1 or maybe all of them have won Opens!

I have a share in one of the pups already also cost me £1k but i won't be regretting the sweat i will get when we start to see how fast it can really go!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on December 11, 2008, 02:20:39 AM

Par for the course with greyhounds Rooks, as you know, but it will make their debuts, & performances - win or lose, it matters not - all the sweeter.

I was offered a 20% share in a 6 month old pup yesterday, for £1,000.  Out of Westmead Hawk x Droopys Stacey, it should, in theory, be top-class, but there's theory, & there's the real world. So many swans turn out to be geese, & I politely declined. It's going to be trained by Dean Childs, I understand.

I'd far rather buy 3 or 4 pups with less "fashionable" breeding, & just have some fun with them, than lump so much onto a single dog.

Look at the other pups from that breading pair, i think if i remember right all but 1 or maybe all of them have won Opens!

I have a share in one of the pups already also cost me £1k but i won't be regretting the sweat i will get when we start to see how fast it can really go!

according to the greyhound data website droopys stacey has only 1 offspring listed and that never ran. where u get your info on em flushy?

£1k for a 20% share in a 6 month old dog is a huge amount and a massive gamble no matter how well bred it is imo (there you go one for red ;-))


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Royal Flush on December 11, 2008, 03:03:48 AM

Par for the course with greyhounds Rooks, as you know, but it will make their debuts, & performances - win or lose, it matters not - all the sweeter.

I was offered a 20% share in a 6 month old pup yesterday, for £1,000.  Out of Westmead Hawk x Droopys Stacey, it should, in theory, be top-class, but there's theory, & there's the real world. So many swans turn out to be geese, & I politely declined. It's going to be trained by Dean Childs, I understand.

I'd far rather buy 3 or 4 pups with less "fashionable" breeding, & just have some fun with them, than lump so much onto a single dog.

Look at the other pups from that breading pair, i think if i remember right all but 1 or maybe all of them have won Opens!

I have a share in one of the pups already also cost me £1k but i won't be regretting the sweat i will get when we start to see how fast it can really go!

according to the greyhound data website droopys stacey has only 1 offspring listed and that never ran. where u get your info on em flushy?

£1k for a 20% share in a 6 month old dog is a huge amount and a massive gamble no matter how well bred it is imo (there you go one for red ;-))

I meant Droopys Jean, oops!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on December 11, 2008, 03:18:29 AM

Par for the course with greyhounds Rooks, as you know, but it will make their debuts, & performances - win or lose, it matters not - all the sweeter.

I was offered a 20% share in a 6 month old pup yesterday, for £1,000.  Out of Westmead Hawk x Droopys Stacey, it should, in theory, be top-class, but there's theory, & there's the real world. So many swans turn out to be geese, & I politely declined. It's going to be trained by Dean Childs, I understand.

I'd far rather buy 3 or 4 pups with less "fashionable" breeding, & just have some fun with them, than lump so much onto a single dog.

Look at the other pups from that breading pair, i think if i remember right all but 1 or maybe all of them have won Opens!

I have a share in one of the pups already also cost me £1k but i won't be regretting the sweat i will get when we start to see how fast it can really go!

according to the greyhound data website droopys stacey has only 1 offspring listed and that never ran. where u get your info on em flushy?

£1k for a 20% share in a 6 month old dog is a huge amount and a massive gamble no matter how well bred it is imo (there you go one for red ;-))

I meant Droopys Jean, oops!

aah i get where u coming from now. yes a fantastic 2nd litter with the likes of westmead diver and westmead osprey who were exceptional pups who should show prominently in next years derby.

is yours from a 3rd mating of the 2 dogs?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on December 11, 2008, 03:42:53 AM

Par for the course with greyhounds Rooks, as you know, but it will make their debuts, & performances - win or lose, it matters not - all the sweeter.

I was offered a 20% share in a 6 month old pup yesterday, for £1,000.  Out of Westmead Hawk x Droopys Stacey, it should, in theory, be top-class, but there's theory, & there's the real world. So many swans turn out to be geese, & I politely declined. It's going to be trained by Dean Childs, I understand.

I'd far rather buy 3 or 4 pups with less "fashionable" breeding, & just have some fun with them, than lump so much onto a single dog.

Look at the other pups from that breading pair, i think if i remember right all but 1 or maybe all of them have won Opens!

I have a share in one of the pups already also cost me £1k but i won't be regretting the sweat i will get when we start to see how fast it can really go!

according to the greyhound data website droopys stacey has only 1 offspring listed and that never ran. where u get your info on em flushy?

£1k for a 20% share in a 6 month old dog is a huge amount and a massive gamble no matter how well bred it is imo (there you go one for red ;-))

Yes, it was way too much. Beautifully bred, yes, but so are dozens, hundreds even, of other pups, every single year. At £1k for 20%, thank you, but no thank you. It might turn out to be a swan. It's more likely to be a goose.

 


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: bolt pp on December 11, 2008, 01:24:49 PM
sonic flight was a machine

glgl


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on December 12, 2008, 03:50:30 PM
sonic flight was a machine

glgl

that he was , one of the fastest i have ever seen run live.


Title: Degens day out
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on December 15, 2008, 11:05:27 PM
Kev came up to mine yesterday mainly so we could see Cassie trial (although he did have some money to pick up from Celtic), while on his way I got a phone call from the trainer obviously telling me she won't be trialling now til Thursday. Sigh. So when he gets here i tell him the news, and obviously tell him we may aswell go to the Oxford morning card anyway so he didnt have a wasted trip! ;)

Morning comes and we get to Oxford, ready to lose some ££'s. I had £160 in my pocket when I got there and was expecting a trip to the cashpoint pretty soon. Kev have a few quid thanks to Celtic and we began. First race was no good, Second race, ditto. Third, sigh. Fourth, FML. Kev's went the same, we would back the dogs we obviously fancied and sometimes they happened to be different ones. Fifth race, and we both got on the 6 dog at 4/1. Bink, never in doubt, suddenly we are both in profit! Next race we both get on Micks dog (my dogs trainer) and he gets beat a head at a decent price which was annoying.

Then we went our seperate ways, and I ran up a row of 4 dogs on the bounce with 2 more races to go. Kev has had one of them with me. Was quite funny in one race, I told Kev what would happen etc etc and it was like I had watched the video before the way it turned out. In the 11th race we both done no good, then in the 12th we both decided to get on the 6 dog and in it came at 5/1. Beautiful. Going to collect after the lucky last and the bookie telling me he hopes I dont become a regular there! LOLOL. Only thing was, I was betting lower than I had done from the last 5 times i'd been there! I came out £450 up and Kev was up a nifty himself and we wondered what to do...


Obv what else can you do but go straight to Swindon and get there for the 3rd race of the Afternoon meeting?! Pretty standard imo. Didn't start very well as usual, and obv coz I was up now I had upped my stakes a bit. I get off the ball in the 7th I think where I shoved £50 on a 6/1 chance and it won, loverly. That put me just over £600 up and I dallied about that area for the next few races. Couldn't find another winner, then went inside the bookies at track and saw Monmore sprint open race about to go. I looked at the form quick and opposed the 6/4f  (Swift Sapphire), and backed the 3/1 second fav who won by a neck to Sapphire. I had £60 on, which helped. The funniest thing was watching it, about half a dozen blokes standing in a line, and the race goes off, and 3 just gets there, I stand quiet, not one to show much emotion, then the guy next to me about my age screams, "YESS!" and waves his ticket about. Fuck me, I won £240, and he's cheering about himself, the bookies must've lost a few quid here.... He goes to collect his money so I go up behind him so I can see what he gets paid. 40 fucking quid. I almost pissed myself laughing there and then. Was so comedy, he even had the cheek to ask the bookie if he was still in profit for the day, or break even. ROFL.

Last two races and I shove £80 on each, no good. Finish the day £500 up and head back to Rickmansworth with Kev also finishing up £50 overall. We topped it off by getting back in at 7.45 and heading straight for Corals and having another hour or so betting on the evening meetings at Nott,Romford and Yarmouth. Kev won himself £20 and I dropped £60. Brilliant day though, so funny. Just working out now and I must have had a bet at so many different sporting meetings, comedy.... Oxford, Sheffield, Sprint Valley, Plumpton, Wolverhampton, Swindon, Monmore, Portman Park, Nottingham, Romford and Yarmouth!!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on December 15, 2008, 11:08:45 PM
Then we scoffed some domino's and now Kev is on his way home :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Royal Flush on December 16, 2008, 04:48:05 AM
I stayed in and played poker for 7hrs+ so there!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on December 16, 2008, 08:10:36 AM
I am gonna have to get a T-Shirt made with the slogan ... Colchester Kev, Degenerate gambler, sponsored by Vinny the fish"

Cracking couple of days, will add my thoughts once I have caught up with Pm's and emails etc etc ..


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: RED-DOG on December 16, 2008, 08:23:32 AM
That's great reportage Rookie. You really should write more.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Graham C on December 16, 2008, 09:51:06 AM
That's great reportage Rookie. You really should write more.

I was thinking the same, this thread is a great read, as was the Vegas Diary, entertaining stuff Rooks :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Laxie on December 16, 2008, 09:52:26 AM
That's great reportage Rookie. You really should write more.

I was thinking the same, this thread is a great read, as was the Vegas Diary, entertaining stuff Rooks :)

+1


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: thetank on December 17, 2008, 07:20:29 AM
Fair play being all James Bond smooth about the winning and stuff, but isn't getting all excited and cheering when your horse or dog wins all part of the fun?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on December 17, 2008, 11:10:50 AM
Fair play being all James Bond smooth about the winning and stuff, but isn't getting all excited and cheering when your horse or dog wins all part of the fun?

It was the way he did it, this wasn't a "go on my son, Get in there" type of celebration, he arched his back, threw his arms in the air and let out a primeval scream of YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS from deep in the pit of his stomach. 

Trust me, it was funny :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on December 18, 2008, 01:04:58 AM
Ok, looking so forward to the morning now. Just hope she goes round and comes off ok. PLEASE come off sound!

Predictions on her time pls?? It's a full 450m trial. I'll start with 29.34. This is being pretty hopeful tho I think!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on December 18, 2008, 01:05:21 AM
It will be the first time she has been in a racing muzzle and jacket!!!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on December 18, 2008, 01:06:10 AM
Will also be going to walk Rodney for the first time in a while afterwards. Haven't seen him for a couple of weeks and hopefully he will be back galloping this weekend and trialling in the new year.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: EvilPie on December 18, 2008, 01:30:37 AM
Ok, looking so forward to the morning now. Just hope she goes round and comes off ok. PLEASE come off sound!

Predictions on her time pls?? It's a full 450m trial. I'll start with 29.34. This is being pretty hopeful tho I think!

29.89s

How much do I win?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on December 18, 2008, 02:54:30 AM
Ok, looking so forward to the morning now. Just hope she goes round and comes off ok. PLEASE come off sound!

Predictions on her time pls?? It's a full 450m trial. I'll start with 29.34. This is being pretty hopeful tho I think!

Not gonna predict a time - just hope she remains sound.

If she remains sound, it's a freeroll thereafter.

All digits duly crossed.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on December 18, 2008, 10:41:04 AM
Rooks is at the track right now, & is like a dog with 2 tails.

Cassie will be doing a "solo" (1DT), in Trial 11, & the first Trial has just finished, so not long to wait.

I really don't mind (not that it's any of my business) if she turns out to be an OR bitch or a Grader, though OR preferred, naturally, but if she can race regularly, & get a few results, this Thread will continue to deliver.

We are all sharing the dream.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on December 18, 2008, 10:49:54 AM

4 trials are now completed, one novice did a 1DT in 29.44.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on December 18, 2008, 10:51:04 AM

In Trial 6, a 1DT, a novice has just clocked 28.76!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on December 18, 2008, 10:52:04 AM

There will now be 2 x 3DT, then another 1DT, then it's Cassies Rookies Hawk's turn.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on December 18, 2008, 10:53:37 AM
edge of seat here ....


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on December 18, 2008, 10:59:03 AM

...and we continue this first ever blonde Live Dog Trial Update with the news that.....


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Laxie on December 18, 2008, 11:00:00 AM
WHAT?!  Come on man!!!  Type faster!!!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on December 18, 2008, 11:01:47 AM

....they are on a break, & the tractor is doing it's thing.

Next up, post-tractor, is Trial 9, & "our" Trial is now to be Trial 12.

I have requested details, & a pic, if possible, of the tractor. Massey-Ferguson, perhaps, but John Deere preferred - they are quality, & always in that lovely shade of green.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Laxie on December 18, 2008, 11:02:19 AM
Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgh!!!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on December 18, 2008, 11:06:13 AM
You would love the tractor man at Oxford tikay, he is old school and knows everything about everything ...

Come on Cassie ... do your best girl.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Claw75 on December 18, 2008, 11:06:44 AM

I have requested details, & a pic, if possible, of the tractor.

::)



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on December 18, 2008, 11:08:13 AM

Breaking with blonde tradition, there wll be no cute catz on this Live Update.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on December 18, 2008, 11:09:52 AM

Inbound text......

"here we gooooooooooooooo"


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Laxie on December 18, 2008, 11:10:22 AM
gogogogogogogogogogogogooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on December 18, 2008, 11:11:27 AM

Yes - we have it - it's a John Deere jobbie.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on December 18, 2008, 11:19:16 AM
Here we are.

"fell out of the boxes, 29.21. Track is running about 30/40 slow apparently. Pleased here, and she come off sound".


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Laxie on December 18, 2008, 11:20:14 AM
So apart from the wee fall, she made up the ground and that's good, right?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on December 18, 2008, 11:20:33 AM
LOL first full trial, 29.21 ... falling out, thats bloody impressive !!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on December 18, 2008, 11:25:57 AM

"come off sound" is all I really wanted to hear.

Let the fun begin.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on December 18, 2008, 11:27:53 AM
So apart from the wee fall, she made up the ground and that's good, right?

Err, no, she never exactly "fell" Ding Dawn.....

It's a dog-racing euphanism for "was very slow out of the traps", common amongst green dogs. And no, not the colour green.....


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on December 18, 2008, 11:28:08 AM
Settle!!!!! Another novice just 29.65 so she has run well Losing a good half second + from boxes


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: bolt pp on December 18, 2008, 11:28:27 AM
gogogogogogogogogo


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Laxie on December 18, 2008, 11:31:46 AM
She's second best time on the day so far, right?  Very well done her and you Rooks!  Delighted for the pair of ya!!!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: action man on December 18, 2008, 11:41:13 AM
should squeeze kev into the boxes to improve the trapping ability


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on December 18, 2008, 11:47:52 AM
should squeeze kev into the boxes to improve the trapping ability

Takes me 2 minutes to get out of my chair ffs LOL


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on December 18, 2008, 11:57:24 AM
Just spoke to Rooks, Very upbeat and rightly so.


Cassie was put in the 4 box for her solo, and dwelled up on exit ... She went round more inside than outside, and although very difficult to predict at this stage, is looking like she might well be a mid runner.

Next trial is going to be 8th Jan ...  bloody poxy Xmas getting in the way , sigh !

She has come off the track sound and happy, thats worth its weight in gold .... ONWARDS !!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on December 18, 2008, 05:05:17 PM
told that the track was officially 30 slow meaning her time was a very pleasing 28.91... Also told she did a 4.35 sectional. If u want to check it out or compare sectionals with other dogs you can see how she fell out the boxes!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: bolt pp on December 18, 2008, 05:32:29 PM
did she do that before, is she hessitating or missing the break or do all greyhounds in their early days suffer with this.

If not how does a trainer go about sharpening them up?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Ismene on December 18, 2008, 05:37:43 PM
told that the track was officially 30 slow meaning her time was a very pleasing 28.91... Also told she did a 4.35 sectional. If u want to check it out or compare sectionals with other dogs you can see how she fell out the boxes!


Where do I find this?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on December 18, 2008, 05:42:04 PM
Did you take a vid rooks ?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on December 18, 2008, 05:44:55 PM
did she do that before, is she hessitating or missing the break or do all greyhounds in their early days suffer with this.

If not how does a trainer go about sharpening them up?

It just takes some getting used to mate. She has only seen the traps twice before today. Hopefully we can start to see an improvement next time out although the fact that her next trip from the boxes wont be til 8th Jan is a tad annoying.

Trainer is very happy with her and has no problems with the fact she missed the break. She has flown round for her first look after that sectional. She is a smart dog and looked the part on the parade down to the traps.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on December 18, 2008, 05:47:49 PM
Did you take a vid rooks ?

Yep but its only on my iphone so unless someone tell s me how to get it off I wont be able to put it on here!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on December 18, 2008, 05:49:56 PM
One other thing which you do not know now..

The trainer got her out the van today to put her into the track kennels and noticed she was still slightly bleeding from her season which she had supressed a couple of weeks ago. She got checked by the track vet and he said it was fine for her to run. This just shows her run was pretty good as she won't run her best until fully out of season. So even more reason to  be happy!! :D


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on December 18, 2008, 05:50:55 PM
Saw the monster that is Rodney today too, he was happy, looking solid as ever, and seeming to be fine on his feet now. Trainer plans on getting him ready for a trial on the 8th January too. No more injuries either dog plsssss


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Bigfella on December 18, 2008, 06:22:02 PM
What's the grading time for pups at Oxford rooks?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on December 18, 2008, 06:38:54 PM
28.50 atm. Apparently they are looking to make it 28.30 in the near future.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Bigfella on December 18, 2008, 07:32:16 PM
Nice one she's obviously got plenty of improvement will be ideal to grade in near the bottom to have a good few gambles! Young improving pups great to follow once they get the hang of it.

gl with them both  :)up


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on December 19, 2008, 12:51:05 PM
was a great day yesterday at oxford and again after with rodney back at the kennels.

amazing how nervous rooks and myself were prior to the trial. i got us both a red hot cup of tea with plenty of sugar to calm our nerves and we settled down to watch the trials. we decided to bet 50p a race on the 3 dog trials and after the 16 or so trials we watched i finished £1 up shippppp!

anyway it was time for the dogs in both trials 11 and 12 to make their way to the starting traps, trial 11 was a 3 dog trial and cassies trial number 12 was to be a solo. it seemed common practice for the novice greyhound to stand just of the track behid the starting traps and watch the trial before it (to improve its keeness i imagine)
As the dogs strode down the home straight being walked by their handlers towards the starting  traps i must admit i got a lump in my throat and a broad smile on my face. there a few yards ahead of the other 3 was cassie. She looked a picture, on her toes and for the first time in a racing jacket, she looked every part a racing dog. she wore the trap 4 jacket a particular favourite of mine from involvement in greyhounds in the past. She was alert but calm taking everything in around her.
Mick her trainer took her to the holding area behind the traps whilst the other trial took place, the result of which i have no idea as my eyes were transfixed in the direction of cassie to see how she was. unlike most of the other novices who were held tight by their handlers whilst watching the trials mick decided to walk cassie further away from the action. he is happy with her and her keenness is not in question so i think he felt it unneccesary to get her over excited by getting her to watch the other trial.

then it was her turn, she walked calmly to the boxes and after minimal persuading she was inserted into box 5 from the rear. mick quickly made his way into the centre of the track and the hare was sent on its way. a few seconds later the traps open and for what seemed like an age (but was roughly half a second) cassie didnt emerge, i feared the worst maybe she had turned round or wasnt going to chase etc.
then their she was, feet connected with the sand and eyes on the hare and she was away and looking a picture in full flight. She approached the first bend and seemed to lose her footing a little as she cut across to the rail but soon recovered and set off after the mechanical hare. she ran down the far side and looked to cut in and rail the last 2 bends before running back down the home straight in front of us.
unlike some of the novices before her who tired up the run in she looked strong all the way to the line and to the pick up for that matter. (must be the staying genes of the great hawk in her)

thats it it was over, cassie had been retrieved by mick and looked to have come off sound. We waited for the time, i personally had hoped for under 29 seconds so on hearing the time of 29.21sec was a little disappointed at first.
hows this for service, whilst walking back to the paddock with cassie and with another 25 or so dogs to sort for trials mick her trainer found the time to ring rooks and talk to him and to share his thoughts on how things had gone. Mick is fantastic with his owners and his love for all his dogs can be seen after as little as 5 minutes in his company.

cassie done the 2nd best time of the novices we see run (approx 6) her time of 29.21 was recalculated to 28.91 after the going allowance was taken into account as the track was runnning slow. that took her time to under the 29 secs of my expectation. so happy as larry here.

on closer examination you can tell where she lost alot of her times and that was at the boxes. a sectional of 4.35 says it all. i would say the average sectional for the track to be roughly 3.95 with the faster starters doing low 3.80s and the slower dogs 4.05-4.10.
so even if she is going to be in the slow starter catagory when she learns to come out the traps properly (which i dont think she will be as she was very quickly into stride once her pads connected) she still lost about .30 of a second at the boxes. and if she ends up a fast starter she could have lost as much as .50 at the boxes.
so i reckon she lost in the region of .40 of a second which in greyhound terms equates to 8 lengths!
this makes her time even more pleasing as with a natural box exit that would have seen her do 28.51 which would be a neck outside the qualifying time of 28.50 a dog is required to do before being allowed to be considered good enough to race at the track.

so taking in to account her slow start, a slight lack of condition due to season and natural progression i predict all being well and her staying sound that i can see her knocking a second off that time next time if she can get into her running quicker at the boxes.  8th january all being well and not tomuch partying at the kennels over xmas i predict a calculated 28.25sec run.

come on cassie!!!

as for rodney, who knows what he will become. you really have to see him in the flesh to appreciate the real size of this dog. he has massive shoulders and dwarfs most other greyhounds in height and in width.

he was full of himself as usual as rooks and i took him for a walk in the area around the kennels. he looked to be walking fine after his recent injury but until he starts some serious work we wont be sure it has healed completely. heres hoping!

he starts galloping today and will be kept busy over xmas and hopefully will trial at the same session as cassie on 8th january.

rodney really could be anything, and with his litter brothers and sisters starting their careers so well in ireland you never know. if we can keep him safe and sound we just might have something special on our hands.

we will see, whatever they become or dont become these dogs will never want for love.







Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: booder on December 19, 2008, 01:07:06 PM
That sir is an excellent post.



we will see, whatever they become or dont become these dogs will never want for love.


Your and Rookies genuine love for these dogs shines through in every post you make....i hope you get many years of pleasure from them.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Graham C on December 19, 2008, 01:13:18 PM
Nice post Turney.   Pleased that everything went well, onwards and upwards :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rod Paradise on December 19, 2008, 02:18:15 PM
That sir is an excellent post.



we will see, whatever they become or dont become these dogs will never want for love.


Your and Rookies genuine love for these dogs shines through in every post you make....i hope you get many years of pleasure from them.

+1


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on January 05, 2009, 12:43:51 AM
Got the call from the trainer today. Oxford have changed their trial days to Monday now, and although he said he had 27 dogs for trial he only got told he could have 7 spots. So he had to decide who was best to have a trial.

He put Cassie in and she will be 3 dog trialling tomorrow, which will be interesting to watch! Rodney will be getting a handslip round before the trials himself to keep him on his toes.

Picked up Kev and he is here now, we are going to watch it. Will get it on film this time and upload. gogogogog cassie.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: bolt pp on January 05, 2009, 12:45:49 AM
gl


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: boldie on January 05, 2009, 06:31:06 AM
gl


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rod Paradise on January 05, 2009, 02:11:44 PM
I was in the local with my dad earlier & we were told a story that you should bear in mind Rooks...

A couple of the older boys (Wee Eck & Rigor Mortis - so called because he was given 6 months to live 5 years ago) who used to race dogs were reminiscing, and they were talking about another local who took his dog for her first race. The whole town had backed her, because she'd training times far faster than her trials (a pie before the trial apparently). She's romping this race when her owner, getting excited, shouts "GO PENNY GO!!!", she hears her owner shouting her pet name, jumps the face & starts licking his face...


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on January 05, 2009, 03:13:32 PM
Just got back.

She fell out once again, and done a sectional of 4.34, which is one spot faster than last time! lol. Having a break for 3 weeks inbetween trialling wouldn't have helped tbh. Obviously the other two dogs lead her and was 8 lengths behind by the sectional measurement (finish line). She sort of stumbled into the first bend and coming off the second she finally got into stride. She then showed a little pace down the back side and come the 3rd bend was up 1's arse. She went inside it coming round the 4th and got past it and ran on, finishing 5 lengths behind the dog that won. Winning time was 28.38, so she done approx 28.80. A length and a bit improvement over her last time which I am pleased about considering she hadn't run from off the bunny as such and with other dogs for the first time.

I got a little chill down my spine when I saw her overtaking the 1 dog off the final bend, it was great! Now we just need her to trap slightly better, even if she is slow away in general at least if she is nearer she can pick them all up :D


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: gatso on January 05, 2009, 06:32:54 PM
I was in the local with my dad earlier & we were told a story that you should bear in mind Rooks...

A couple of the older boys (Wee Eck & Rigor Mortis - so called because he was given 6 months to live 5 years ago) who used to race dogs were reminiscing, and they were talking about another local who took his dog for her first race. The whole town had backed her, because she'd training times far faster than her trials (a pie before the trial apparently). She's romping this race when her owner, getting excited, shouts "GO PENNY GO!!!", she hears her owner shouting her pet name, jumps the face & starts licking his face...

wasn't that an episode of the simpsons?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: bolt pp on January 05, 2009, 06:35:30 PM
I was in the local with my dad earlier & we were told a story that you should bear in mind Rooks...

A couple of the older boys (Wee Eck & Rigor Mortis - so called because he was given 6 months to live 5 years ago) who used to race dogs were reminiscing, and they were talking about another local who took his dog for her first race. The whole town had backed her, because she'd training times far faster than her trials (a pie before the trial apparently). She's romping this race when her owner, getting excited, shouts "GO PENNY GO!!!", she hears her owner shouting her pet name, jumps the face & starts licking his face...

wasn't that an episode of the simpsons?

this is why greyhounds have racing names and home names.

I'm surprised the track wasnt frozen.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rod Paradise on January 06, 2009, 11:32:26 AM
I was in the local with my dad earlier & we were told a story that you should bear in mind Rooks...

A couple of the older boys (Wee Eck & Rigor Mortis - so called because he was given 6 months to live 5 years ago) who used to race dogs were reminiscing, and they were talking about another local who took his dog for her first race. The whole town had backed her, because she'd training times far faster than her trials (a pie before the trial apparently). She's romping this race when her owner, getting excited, shouts "GO PENNY GO!!!", she hears her owner shouting her pet name, jumps the face & starts licking his face...

wasn't that an episode of the simpsons?

Actually I think it was - but there's no WAY Wee Eck & Rigor Mortis have ever watched the Simpsons, so I'm for believing them.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on January 06, 2009, 04:18:07 PM
http://blondepoker.com/forum/index.php?topic=39331.0


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on January 25, 2009, 05:29:40 PM
Cassie is trialling tomorrow. Her third trial now, hopefully she can improve once more and be on the card sometime soon!

I was a bit disappointed that Rodney hasn't managed to be fit in for a trial yet but Mick has promised me that they will both trial every week from next Monday until they get on the card. So this is good news I guess! Going to see Cassie in the morning, and after watching her trial will be going to the kennels to see Rodney for the first time in a few weeks!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: bolt pp on January 26, 2009, 10:26:50 AM
Heres hoping she pings the lids this time.  ;goodluck;


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on January 26, 2009, 12:22:42 PM
Heres hoping she pings the lids this time.  ;goodluck;

Would be nice but unlikely tbh!

3 dog trial prob in about 25 min. In with an ex lame dog in 2 and another qualifying dog in 6.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: bolt pp on January 26, 2009, 12:24:20 PM
Heres hoping she pings the lids this time.  ;goodluck;

Would be nice but unlikely tbh!

3 dog trial prob in about 25 min. In with an ex lame dog in 2 and another qualifying dog in 6.

gogogogogogogogogogogogogo


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on January 26, 2009, 12:30:59 PM

Good Luck.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on January 26, 2009, 12:32:55 PM
Pleeeeeeeeeease ping the lids.

Good luck Cassie.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Ismene on January 26, 2009, 01:28:13 PM
Is this the longest 25 minutes or what?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on January 26, 2009, 01:29:19 PM
LOL

I got a phone call as soon as the trial finished ... NER NER NER  :D


I will let rooks post the details though.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Ismene on January 26, 2009, 01:33:53 PM
As it happens my mobile is at home! So Ner ner Ner ner Ner to you too! ;)






ps Kev msn me!!!!!!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on January 26, 2009, 03:41:55 PM
Cheers for waiting Kev, appreciated.

Well, just got back from the best visit to a dog track i've had! It might not sound that great to you guys but i'll tell you anyway!

As usual just seeing her walking up the straight to the track got my nervous, she looks so good in her muzzle and jacket and walks so gracefully! She was in with two dogs from other trainers, which I didn't mind, as normally she is in with same trainer's dogs. They got her loaded into the traps, Trap 4.

The 2 dog in the race was exlame, meaning he had run competitively but had pulled up most likely for something or another previously. He was obviously going to be the one to beat, the 6 dog was also a Qualifier (like Cassie).

The hare was on the move and I stare at the lids, praying for her to come out even and give herself every chance! The lids open, I stare, and shes out! Not lightening pace but she got herself out the box as quick as the other two, she put it in to the first bend and upon turning the bend she checked behind the 2 dog who had gone up half a length ahead of her. Down the far side she ran a little green and lost a couple of lengths on the dog infront, but was well ahead of the 6 dog.

Round the third bend she started finding her feet again and kept the 2 dog within reach but couldn't make up any real ground on it and she crossed the line 2nd, by what I thought was about 4 lengths max. She was infront again by the pickup and had no problems with looking at any other dogs etc!

Now the nervous wait for the time, Turny had a stopwatch on him and tried to time most races, and he reckoned she had done about 28.28.. "Winning order for Trial 23 was, 4 x 2 x 6".. WTF?? Cassie didnt win? "Oops, sorry, 2 x 4 x 6, winning time 27.82, distances 4 and 3/4, 5l."

Working out at approx 8 spots per length we realised she had done about 28.20! This I was obviously ecstatic with and new she had put in a good run, but more importantly, I know she is capable of better. Asked Mick before I left to ring me when he finds out sectional and going.

Just got off the phone to him and he tells me the sectional was 3.99, which isn't flying, but for her it bloody is! lol. The going was 10 slow so her time was calculated at 28.21 (-10), so 28.11. This is one spot outside grading time which is a disappointment! If she had done 28.10 she could have been going round the track v v soon! And some nice gambles could have been landed in bottom grade ;)

As it goes its not the worst thing she gets another trial, I would hope to see her in the 2 box next week as I think if she was drawn in 2 this week it could have been a different story.

Onwards and Upwards! .. ;D


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on January 26, 2009, 03:44:33 PM
Also went to the kennels afterwards to see Rodney. He is looking great, in fine shape and chomping at the bit. Walking him down the road and he had his eyes on everything and ears pricked the whole way!

We gave him a run on the green which he enjoyed and then took him back to the kennel where they was feeding. They put his down, a full bowl, and within a minute and a half he had done the lot! He was last to get his food, out of all the dogs, but first to finish! Unbelievable the way he got through it!!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: ChipRich on January 26, 2009, 03:49:35 PM
weeee, good stuff Rooks.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Robert HM on January 26, 2009, 04:01:02 PM
In all the excitement, and it sounds like there was plenty, did you get the chance to take any pics?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on January 26, 2009, 04:02:22 PM
In all the excitement, and it sounds like there was plenty, did you get the chance to take any pics?

Dad got a couple, but not many, will post once he's sent them to me later. Got some of Rodney too.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Robert HM on January 26, 2009, 04:04:33 PM
In all the excitement, and it sounds like there was plenty, did you get the chance to take any pics?

Dad got a couple, but not many, will post once he's sent them to me later. Got some of Rodney too.

Thanks, it was a good account and would be nice to have vision as well. Looking forward to hearing about Rodney's turn.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on January 26, 2009, 04:05:38 PM
Both out next week all going to plan.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: mondatoo on January 26, 2009, 05:33:47 PM
Good stuff rooks, nice one


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on January 26, 2009, 10:15:08 PM
Some piccies!

First the only two we got of Cassie :



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on January 26, 2009, 10:16:03 PM
And now plenty of Rodney pics!



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on January 26, 2009, 10:16:51 PM
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Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on January 26, 2009, 10:17:38 PM
..




Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on January 26, 2009, 10:18:12 PM
And finally him scoffing his face..




Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on January 26, 2009, 10:22:23 PM
A close up of Cassie ..




Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on January 26, 2009, 10:23:58 PM
Amazing how just putting a trap jacket on her make you go all goose bumpy :)



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Robert HM on January 26, 2009, 10:25:43 PM
Amazing how just putting a trap jacket on her make you go all goose bumpy :)



Must feel good to see your very own dog out there.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on January 26, 2009, 10:29:46 PM
Amazing how just putting a trap jacket on her make you go all goose bumpy :)



today was awesome she looked every bit a racing greyhound. cassie walked to the traps like s racing greyhound and ran like one as well.

rookies face when he see that for the first time she hadnt missed the break was a picture.

kev you must get there next monday. the day cassie grades in and the day we unleash the monster for his first official trial!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on January 26, 2009, 10:31:18 PM
Amazing how just putting a trap jacket on her make you go all goose bumpy :)



today was awesome she looked every bit a racing greyhound. cassie walked to the traps like s racing greyhound and ran like one as well.

rookies face when he see that for the first time she hadnt missed the break was a picture.

kev you must get there next monday. the day cassie grades in and the day we unleash the monster for his first official trial!


Yep, Will do my best to be there next week.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on January 26, 2009, 10:43:16 PM
just checked the stats on the dog that beat "cassie" today, well a bitch actually a seasoned performer 3 months away from her 4th birthday "tullymurray opera" has ran 68 races winning 12 of them the majority of which were at portsmouth.
She has won A5 at portsmouth and her last win was an A6 at oxford in november running out an easy winner of an A6.

so all in all not a bad run from "cassie" drawn in reverse boxes she would of defo got closer to the trial winner and occording to the trainer there plenty more left in the locker.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on January 26, 2009, 10:46:15 PM
I said to Rooks at the last trial that Cassie is a railer, I reckon she will be much more comfortable in the red or blue ... If her trapping is getting better all the better.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on January 26, 2009, 10:59:15 PM
she couldnt trap much worse than she had lol!

i must admit after seeing her trap a lot better then turning off the 2nd bend roughly 3 lengths behind i was (at the time) a little diappointed that she didnt make some inroads in the second half of the trial on the winner but they stayed roughly the same difference apart to the line after cassie lost her action slightly down the far side.
looking at the winners form he isn't a stopper winning most of her races from off the pace so for cassie to keep the distance the same from halfway shows she will stay. also she was closing in again on the winner at the pick up which again is encouraging seeing as the winner doesn't stop.

in time a tight 450 like oxford might be to short for "cassie" but obviously if she can improve again on her trapping who knows.

agree kev she is showing signs of being a railer, keeping rails round the bends and drifting to middle as she enters the straights so i to think T2 will suit her.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on January 26, 2009, 11:08:42 PM
as for rodney i have not seen anyone or anything eat that much and that quick since my last trip to KFC with shieldsy!!!!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: cia260895 on January 26, 2009, 11:59:37 PM
as for rodney i have not seen anyone or anything eat that much and that quick since my last trip to KFC with shieldsy!!!!

wooohoooo another bad father taking the kid to a fast food chain watch it mate yr get hung....


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on January 27, 2009, 12:06:25 AM
as for rodney i have not seen anyone or anything eat that much and that quick since my last trip to KFC with shieldsy!!!!

wooohoooo another bad father taking the kid to a fast food chain watch it mate yr get hung....

shieldsy my son?!!!!!! get out of it i only throw skinny kds lol


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: celtic on January 27, 2009, 12:09:42 AM
Good luck with this, hopefully goes well from here on.

the dogs look great by the way.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TightEnd on January 27, 2009, 12:10:40 AM
I've been a lurker on this thread, very enjoyable too

Can you explain before one of the two dogs has its first run a little bit of the basics of greyhound racing please?

graded races? how many grading levels are there? How does a trainer select where a dog runs? usually local tracks?

What type of dogs do we see in afternoon cards in betting shops, the lower grade racers? Are the better meeetings evening based?

In rough terms how does greyhound racing pay its way for owners and trainers with low prize money?

How long is a typical racing greyhound's career?

Has post career pastoral care of greyhounds improved in recent years? Is mis-treatment of ex-racing greyhounds a thing of the past?

sorry for the questions, but you've got me interested!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: totalise on January 27, 2009, 12:25:50 AM
great Q's tightend, it mirrors almost exactly what I wanted to ask

My only follow on Q from that would be

what is the process by which a dog has to go through to be able to get into a race that people can bet on?  Rooks mentioned trials, and it seemed like the dogs have to run to a certain time standard before they can run on the proper tracks. Is that the case, and if so, what is the process by which they get entered into trials? and can people bet on trials/are the tracks open to the public when trials are ran.

This is probably my fav thread on here ,and I guess another Q, what price will your dog go off when it finally hits the track and flushy et al smash into it for infinite bags. 1/4?





Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on January 27, 2009, 02:07:52 AM
I've been a lurker on this thread, very enjoyable too

Can you explain before one of the two dogs has its first run a little bit of the basics of greyhound racing please?

graded races? how many grading levels are there? How does a trainer select where a dog runs? usually local tracks?

What type of dogs do we see in afternoon cards in betting shops, the lower grade racers? Are the better meeetings evening based?

In rough terms how does greyhound racing pay its way for owners and trainers with low prize money?

How long is a typical racing greyhound's career?

Has post career pastoral care of greyhounds improved in recent years? Is mis-treatment of ex-racing greyhounds a thing of the past?

sorry for the questions, but you've got me interested!

and breath........ jesus tighty lol !

il do my best to answer all your questions mate

Can you explain before one of the two dogs has its first run a little bit of the basics of greyhound racing please?

yesi can.... that was an easy one lol

graded races? how many grading levels are there? How does a trainer select where a dog runs? usually local tracks?

all tracks have a group of trainers who are "attached" to that track who supply greyhounds on a regular basis to fulfill the demand made by the track management to stage a number of meetings on a weekly or monthly basis. The number of trainers "attached to a track varies by how many meetings a week a track wishes to hold.

these dogs are collectively known as the "grading strength" of the track.

As for the number of grading levels this varies from track to track though the majority go from 9 (lowest grade) to 1 (highest grade) though some tracks noteably Hove have been known to grade down as low as 14.
The "british greyhound racing board" (BGRB) also requires a letter to be inserted before the graded number so that you can tell roughly which type of distance the race is over. As very few tracks race over the same distances due to the different sizes of their actual running surface races are prefixed with a letter corresponding to the number of bends in that race.
although the letter prefixes vary from country to country races in britain are listed below:

prefix D is a 2 bend graded race or a "sprint race" run roughly between 225-350 meters.
prefix A is a 4 bend graded race or known as a "middle distance race" these are the most common races run roughly between 350-550 meters.
prefix S is a 6 bend graded race or a "stayers race" over distances usually between 550-700 meters.
Prefix E is a 8 bend graded race or "marathon race" over distances over 700 meters upto as much as 900 meters.
prefix M is a race with 10 bends or more rarely seen in a graded race due to the amount of dogs that can run these extreme distances sometimes upto 1200 meters!

another prefix you may see attached to a graded race is a "H" which denotes the race is a hurdle race and the prefix "P" denotes a puppy (dogs under 2 years of age) only race.

"A" races are the most common as they are run over the optimum distance for greyhounds  that is why you will see more races graded A9-A1 than you will for say 6 bended races (S prefix) which at some tracks are as low as S4-S1.

basically the lower the number the better the grade of greyhound is in that race for the given distance. so an "A1" would include some of the best dogss at the track over 4 bends and an "S1" grade likewise over 6 bends.

i would say over 95% of graded races are over either 4 or 6 bends.

As for where a trainer selects a dog to run this is dictated to what track he is "attached" to. These are usually localish to where his kennels are located for obvious reasons regards transportation etc.

The next step up from the top grades at a track is to take your dog "Open" racing. These are races promoted at different tracks which any dog may be entered that meets the race stipulations. The prize money for these races are notably higher than "graded" races and some of the bigger "Open" races can draw entries from the length and breast of the country.
Its not unusual for a good dog to combine a career in top grade at its local track with excusions to other tracks to take in one off "open" races or "Competitions".

If  a dog becomes exceptional it becomes impossible to grade at a given track and becomes ungradable due to the lack of opposition at his track that could actually give him a race. Greyhounds this good have no choice than to run their whole careers in "Open" races only.

What type of dogs do we see in afternoon cards in betting shops, the lower grade racers? Are the better meeetings evening based?

On the whole the better racing is usually on the evening cards. The races in the afternoon and evening shown in the betting shops are dictated by the bookmaking industry. They generally want lower to middle class graded races as these are harder for the punter to find the winner, the races are generally more open often with very mixed and varied form to go on thus increasng their potential profit margins. The higher the grade usually means there is more chance of a truer run race as the  better greyhounds are more often than not more consistant.
"Open" class races are occasionally shown in betting shops but this is mainly when a certain bookmaker is sponsoring the event or competition. Also because you find that a lot of "open" class races have shorter price favourites these are often unattractive to your everyday betting shop punter so lowering the turnover for the bookie.


In rough terms how does greyhound racing pay its way for owners and trainers with low prize money?

An owners prospective:

Unless you are lucky enough to own a top "open" race dog you are never going to get rich by owning a racing greyhound.

A greyhound in training usually costs the owner around £40 a week to keep. this varies depending on the profile of the trainer and how succesful he/she is. On top of this you also have vets bills if you dog is injured or needs innoculating etc and also travel costs if your dog travels around on the "open" race scene.

A healthy non injury proned "graded" class dog can run once a week or 4/5 times a month. They earn prize money for just running and then earn again if they win or are placed second in the race. if your dog manages to win 1 in 3 or 4 races and throws in a few second places here and there the dog will roughly pay for itself in prize money it earns.

Exceptional greyhounds can command huge stud fees after racing and good brood bitches will also pay their way but these make up a small amount of greyhounds that have finished their racing careers.

On the whole moneywise greyhounds are a bad investment but weighted against the shear enjoyment and entertainment that owning a greyhound may give you there is no contest!

From a Trainers prospective:

The reasons why trainers are attached to tracks usually is because they are paid by the track and are under contract to supply a certain number of dogs for races at those tracks. They also charge the owners to train and look after their dogs and sometimes get a share of the dogs prize money.

Some trainers can earn a very good living from the sport but these top trainers are a small percentage of the number of smaller trainers who work very hard to earn a living.


How long is a typical racing greyhound's career?

i dont know the exact age greyhounds can start running in britain (i could google it but have not needed to google anything thus far so im not going to start now) but i think its somewhere around 18 months old. Trainers tend not to like running pups to young as it does have an effect on the longivity of their career at the upper age. As in the case of "rodney" and "cassie" pups can face a number of setbacks which can often lead to them not racing until they are approaching their second birthday.

greyhounds racing careers barring serious injury is usually between 3 and 4 years. by about 5 years of age most dogs are slowing down and with there best years behind them most owners decide that their "pride and joy" has done enough to earn a well deserved rest and its time to go home and spend the rest of his days curled up in front of the fire with the cat.
There are like most sports exceptions to the rules and some dogs happily keep performing upto and sometimes beyond their 7th birthday.

Typically the better the dog the shorter the career. if a dog wins a race or competition of high note it is often retired to stud rather than risk injury in subsequent races thus jeapardising a potentially lucrative stud career. (much like horses)

Has post career pastoral care of greyhounds improved in recent years? Is mis-treatment of ex-racing greyhounds a thing of the past?

I would like to think care of retired greyhounds is better than it used to be in years gone by but the sports does still have a problem. Various organisation notably the "retired greyhound asssosiation" (RTA) have heighten the need for owners and trainers to be aware of their responsibilities for their greyhounds after their racing careers are finished.
A number of trainers continue caring for their retired dogs at their kennel long after they retire. i know for a fact that "rod" and "cassies" trainer Mick looks after a number of ex racers at his kennels.
Owners must be aware that they are responsible for the welfare of their dogs for the whole of the dogs life something i stressed to Ben very strongly before he purchased his two. I dont think "Rodney" and "Cassie" have anything to worry about on that score its their for all to see how much Rooks and indeed Ling love and care for these lovely animals.....  It is a shame not every owner is like that but i do feel the situation is improving and hopefully in the future every greyhound will be able to see out its retired days in the same sort of way that "Cassie" and "Rodney" have to look forward to.

Before that though there is a matter of a few races to run, a few races to win and a huge amount of fun to be had on the way. good luck Cassie and Rodney!!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on January 27, 2009, 02:11:38 AM
tighty i hope that answers your questions and helps otherswho may not be aware to understand the ins and outs of greyhound racing.



totalise il attempt to reply to your questions tomorrow mate, that last batch from tighty took a while and i need sleep lol


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: totalise on January 27, 2009, 02:13:27 AM
tighty i hope that answers your questions and helps otherswho may not be aware to understand the ins and outs of greyhound racing.



totalise il attempt to reply to your questions tomorrow mate, that last batch from tighty took a while and i need sleep lol


haha thanks, I just read your reply to tighty and it was really really great, thanks to both you and rookie et al for doing this thread :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: cia260895 on January 27, 2009, 02:13:34 AM
sleep is for wimps!!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on January 27, 2009, 09:14:07 AM
great Q's tightend, it mirrors almost exactly what I wanted to ask

My only follow on Q from that would be

what is the process by which a dog has to go through to be able to get into a race that people can bet on?  Rooks mentioned trials, and it seemed like the dogs have to run to a certain time standard before they can run on the proper tracks. Is that the case, and if so, what is the process by which they get entered into trials? and can people bet on trials/are the tracks open to the public when trials are ran.

This is probably my fav thread on here ,and I guess another Q, what price will your dog go off when it finally hits the track and flushy et al smash into it for infinite bags. 1/4?






Dogs have to have at least 3 trials. Each track has a grading time, Oxford's recently being changed to 28.10. The graded races that they then get put into are where people will be betting on. Trial day is open to anyone but there is no betting on these as generally trials are either solo's or 3 dog trials. The trainer puts the dogs forward each week that he wants/needs to trial and the track steward will decide who trials and in what race etc.

LOL, not sure what price it is going off, but I doubt it will be that short!



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on January 27, 2009, 11:44:24 AM
great Q's tightend, it mirrors almost exactly what I wanted to ask

My only follow on Q from that would be

what is the process by which a dog has to go through to be able to get into a race that people can bet on?  Rooks mentioned trials, and it seemed like the dogs have to run to a certain time standard before they can run on the proper tracks. Is that the case, and if so, what is the process by which they get entered into trials? and can people bet on trials/are the tracks open to the public when trials are ran.

This is probably my fav thread on here ,and I guess another Q, what price will your dog go off when it finally hits the track and flushy et al smash into it for infinite bags. 1/4?






Dogs have to have at least 3 trials. Each track has a grading time, Oxford's recently being changed to 28.10. The graded races that they then get put into are where people will be betting on. Trial day is open to anyone but there is no betting on these as generally trials are either solo's or 3 dog trials. The trainer puts the dogs forward each week that he wants/needs to trial and the track steward will decide who trials and in what race etc.

LOL, not sure what price it is going off, but I doubt it will be that short!



and to add, official trials are on the same track as the races themselves and the greyhound must obtain th.e grading time or better in at least 1 of the 3 trials. if they dont they continue trialing until they do or the connections of the dog give up.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on January 27, 2009, 12:58:56 PM

The "Newbies guide to the Cherries" by ITB - a splendid Post.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Royal Flush on January 27, 2009, 01:28:10 PM
I will be upset if they go off as long as 1-4, i intend to make them 10's on


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on January 27, 2009, 02:09:49 PM
I will be upset if they go off as long as 1-4, i intend to make them 10's on

lololololol


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on January 27, 2009, 02:34:46 PM
I will be upset if they go off as long as 1-4, i intend to make them 10's on

lololololol

as long as my moneys on beforehand i dont give a fuck what price they go off at lol


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on January 27, 2009, 02:50:29 PM
I think the first race should be kept secret from Flushy LOLOLOL


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Royal Flush on January 27, 2009, 02:52:37 PM
Rooks above all else you have to be able to look at the card a few weeks in and a see a little f next to each race they have run previous


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on January 27, 2009, 02:55:42 PM
its such a shame cassie done 28.11 calc yesterday instead the qualifying time od 28.10 which would have seen her next run being a race instead of another trial.

she woulda been an absolute knock in A9 next week which she would of been in with a 28.10. in next weeks trial she will prob improve to under 27.80 which could see her around A6 and not such a standing dish until shes had as couple of runs.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on January 27, 2009, 02:56:25 PM
Rooks above all else you have to be able to look at the card a few weeks in and a see a little f next to each race they have run previous

lol that there is no doubt!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rod Paradise on January 27, 2009, 04:15:43 PM
Rooks above all else you have to be able to look at the card a few weeks in and a see a little f next to each race they have run previous

Que?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on January 27, 2009, 04:17:36 PM
Rooks above all else you have to be able to look at the card a few weeks in and a see a little f next to each race they have run previous

Que?

f = favourite.. on the card.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on January 27, 2009, 04:17:55 PM
Rooks above all else you have to be able to look at the card a few weeks in and a see a little f next to each race they have run previous

Que?

f next to them means they were favourite.  with the weight of blonde money and flushys money win or lose they will be favourite lol


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on January 27, 2009, 04:18:24 PM
Rooks above all else you have to be able to look at the card a few weeks in and a see a little f next to each race they have run previous

Que?

f = favourite.. on the card.

damn you i type to slow!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rod Paradise on January 27, 2009, 05:25:30 PM
Cheers. I know nothing about greyhound racing beyond a few stories I've heard & what you've put on this thread, always good to learn something.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheWhisper on January 27, 2009, 05:57:12 PM
Good luck with the dogs Rooks, I didn't realise this thread was here.

I am sure they will bring you a lot of joy and hopefully when the money is down they do the business.

From what I remember of the Oxford bookies you might struggle to all get on at a decent price.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheWhisper on January 28, 2009, 03:43:42 PM
When Cassie is on the card this offer is worth taking up http://friendof.co.uk/campaigns/279.asp (http://friendof.co.uk/campaigns/279.asp)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Robert HM on January 28, 2009, 03:51:03 PM
When Cassie is on the card this offer is worth taking up http://friendof.co.uk/campaigns/279.asp (http://friendof.co.uk/campaigns/279.asp)

I am sure that Kev, in his excitement, will treat us all:

http://www.lovethedogs.co.uk/oxford/packages.aspx?pk=128


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on January 30, 2009, 03:31:41 PM
So looking forward to Monday, just wish it would hurry up and come!

Kev you gonna be there or what?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on January 30, 2009, 04:34:11 PM
So looking forward to Monday, just wish it would hurry up and come!

Kev you gonna be there or what?

+1


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on January 30, 2009, 05:53:41 PM
If i can swing it I will be there ... fkin snow forecast over weekend !

I will do my best to get there.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on January 31, 2009, 07:50:52 PM
Both dogs confirmed trialling on Monday! Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii.

Also, Rodneys brother who runs in Ireland is coming along really well and is in a puppy competition at Shelbourne Park tonight, I have had a little tickler on him at 66/1 each way for the comp.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on January 31, 2009, 08:59:03 PM
Wow he won his heat at 6/1 knocking out the competition favourite in the process!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: cia260895 on January 31, 2009, 09:01:26 PM
n1 did u back it in heat as well?

gl for both on monday


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on January 31, 2009, 09:11:51 PM
Didn't back it in the heats, nowhere was laying, sigh.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: cia260895 on January 31, 2009, 09:28:33 PM
ah well next time


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Royal Flush on February 01, 2009, 01:15:38 AM
Mini hijack:

One of our dogs was JF for the SpringBok drifted a bit but was 2nd fave at about 4-1. He smashed through his heat today and the other fancy 'little boy' is out!!

Massive sweat now as he is clearly the best dog in the field, Semi final is Friday night at Wimbledon, one time!!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: scotty2hatty on February 01, 2009, 02:08:58 AM
Mini hijack:

One of our dogs was JF for the SpringBok drifted a bit but was 2nd fave at about 4-1. He smashed through his heat today and the other fancy 'little boy' is out!!

Massive sweat now as he is clearly the best dog in the field, Semi final is Friday night at Wimbledon, one time!!

glglglglgl


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on February 01, 2009, 11:29:32 AM
Mini hijack:

One of our dogs was JF for the SpringBok drifted a bit but was 2nd fave at about 4-1. He smashed through his heat today and the other fancy 'little boy' is out!!

Massive sweat now as he is clearly the best dog in the field, Semi final is Friday night at Wimbledon, one time!!

good luck flushy hope your on ante post bigtime


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: pokerfan on February 01, 2009, 11:32:11 AM
Mini hijack:

One of our dogs was JF for the SpringBok drifted a bit but was 2nd fave at about 4-1. He smashed through his heat today and the other fancy 'little boy' is out!!

Massive sweat now as he is clearly the best dog in the field, Semi final is Friday night at Wimbledon, one time!!
1 mans joy is another mans misery,gg Rooks


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Royal Flush on February 01, 2009, 01:00:34 PM
Mini hijack:

One of our dogs was JF for the SpringBok drifted a bit but was 2nd fave at about 4-1. He smashed through his heat today and the other fancy 'little boy' is out!!

Massive sweat now as he is clearly the best dog in the field, Semi final is Friday night at Wimbledon, one time!!

good luck flushy hope your on ante post bigtime

obv :D

Me and Rooks were discussing other day about getting on 'little boy' as a saver, glad i didn't now!!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on February 01, 2009, 01:03:38 PM
Mini hijack:

One of our dogs was JF for the SpringBok drifted a bit but was 2nd fave at about 4-1. He smashed through his heat today and the other fancy 'little boy' is out!!

Massive sweat now as he is clearly the best dog in the field, Semi final is Friday night at Wimbledon, one time!!
1 mans joy is another mans misery,gg Rooks

Haha, yeah i know. And the bastard is hijacking the fkin thread!!


srsly, gl m8.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on February 01, 2009, 01:09:02 PM
Mini hijack:

One of our dogs was JF for the SpringBok drifted a bit but was 2nd fave at about 4-1. He smashed through his heat today and the other fancy 'little boy' is out!!

Massive sweat now as he is clearly the best dog in the field, Semi final is Friday night at Wimbledon, one time!!

good luck flushy hope your on ante post bigtime

obv :D

Me and Rooks were discussing other day about getting on 'little boy' as a saver, glad i didn't now!!

yeah must be glad you didnt though i think rooks had a bit on it.

lookin at last nights results from the heats in detail it looks like its between your dog and platinumlancelot though you never know with hurdlers they are so inconsistent


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Royal Flush on February 01, 2009, 01:19:28 PM
Mini hijack:

One of our dogs was JF for the SpringBok drifted a bit but was 2nd fave at about 4-1. He smashed through his heat today and the other fancy 'little boy' is out!!

Massive sweat now as he is clearly the best dog in the field, Semi final is Friday night at Wimbledon, one time!!

good luck flushy hope your on ante post bigtime

obv :D

Me and Rooks were discussing other day about getting on 'little boy' as a saver, glad i didn't now!!

yeah must be glad you didnt though i think rooks had a bit on it.

lookin at last nights results from the heats in detail it looks like its between your dog and platinumlancelot though you never know with hurdlers they are so inconsistent

Yeah that things 28.05 is so damn fast!!

Just a shame yet again we cant get under 4.00!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on February 02, 2009, 01:39:20 AM
bloody oxford racing room have accidentally missed rodney of tomorrows trial sheet! cant add him now apparently.

very annoying! he will at least have a handslip at about 10.30am which will hopefully go ok.

as for cassie, she will be trialling at approx midday. come on cassie get out the traps again and we can get a grading time.



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: action man on February 02, 2009, 04:31:07 AM
Mini hijack:

One of our dogs was JF for the SpringBok drifted a bit but was 2nd fave at about 4-1. He smashed through his heat today and the other fancy 'little boy' is out!!

Massive sweat now as he is clearly the best dog in the field, Semi final is Friday night at Wimbledon, one time!!

can'wait for the final, gonna be some money on track imo


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: action man on February 02, 2009, 04:35:19 AM
RE, nebuchadnezzar, id rather be a layer than a player unless he can improve on his 1st sectional. Will be cheering on hard tho. cant wait to see dubai, green and flushy on sky.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on February 02, 2009, 03:05:05 PM
I don't think Today's trial went well ... had a few texts from Rooks... I am sure he will let you all know when he gets home.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheWhisper on February 02, 2009, 03:18:41 PM
Surprised it even went ahead


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on February 02, 2009, 03:20:10 PM
Sigh, it went well and it didn't.

Firstly Rodneys handslip round. He looked the part and cant wait to see him in a trial, kid could be good.

Then onto Cassies trial. I was pleased to see she was in trap 2, with the other dogs in Trap 4 and 6. If she broke as good as she did last week then I will be happy she can go and challenge. Lids went up and she was last out, sigh, she had lost the rails as Trap 4 lead and at the bend she would have been ok if 6 hadn't have cut right in forcing her to check up. She ran behind down the far side and once again put it in off the last bend, she came 3rd, half a length x half a length. She couldn't get the rails at all, every opportunity she had she tried to grab them.

Mick rung me about 10 minutes ago explaining that the going was normal. And that she did a 4.06 sectional. Her first two trials were 4.35 and 4.34, until last weeks improvement to 3.99. Then the winner done 28.09, and she is judged to have done a 28.18. Meaning she is 8 spots off of grading time now this week after 1 spot last week. Mick is pleased with her run though as the comments that went on the card are :

Slow Away, Crowded 1, Ran on.

Both trialling next week.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on February 02, 2009, 03:21:06 PM
Surprised it even went ahead

Oxford wasn't as bad overnight, they have weather warnings for this afternoon and tonight though, typical that I have to go back there tomorrow!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on February 02, 2009, 03:24:00 PM
At least she came off sound mate ... its all part of the learning curve for Cassie ... she will get there.


Good luck to that beast Rodders next week though :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on February 02, 2009, 04:01:45 PM
Rodneys brother is now 25/1 for the tournie in Ireland... "Barefoot Bolt" - here :

http://www.oddschecker.com/greyhounds/ante-post-dogs/joe-dunne-memorial-puppy-stakes


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on February 02, 2009, 05:07:28 PM
not long back myself after a horrendous journey home where i nearly run out of petrol lol.

as rooks said a mixed day but it seems both dogs came back sound which is the main thing.

although she looked a picture on the way to the traps things just didnt go right for cassie,she missed the lids but once her pads connected showed fairly good early pace hence why her 4.06 sectional wasnt as bad as when she has missed the break before.shortly after the line first time though into the first bend she was crowded by the 6 dog who cut across to the rail. she seemed to check behind it rather than force her way through which hopefully she will do in time (cant see rod having this problem he prob be the opposite trying run through brick walls lol). she stayed on well up the run in but was reluctant to go outside both other dogs prefering to look for the rails at every oppurtunity. beaten a length in the end wasn't to sad and again she was clear at the pick up.

as for rodders he looked a picture and really looked like he was enjoying what he was doing. at times he is decieving on the eye, being such a big dog with a huge stride it doesnt often look like he is going as fast as other dogs with quicker actions but today he looked to be shifting, taking a middle course on the straight and handling the bends better than ive ever seen him. without a clock on him who knows, next week will tell us more when we will see what sort of time he can do in his first trial.

rooks was a little dejected after cassies run, understandable with so much anticipation with mick worrying she might even go to fast.

the ups and downs of greyhound racing in one day but both dogs are sound and ready to fight another day

roll on next week!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: bolt pp on February 03, 2009, 02:10:59 AM
Surprised it even went ahead

Oxford wasn't as bad overnight, they have weather warnings for this afternoon and tonight though, typical that I have to go back there tomorrow!

Still them conditions dont help a finisher! even if a little bit gets in the ground, ive always thought for every bit of trouble a finisher gets it's so much compounded by the ground you cant assess it accuratley.

you back a finisher at a track with  0 going and it gets trouble will count for like 5 lenghs the time it takes the dog to get going on a wet or frosty track, sort of been a rule of mine from back in the day, i'm not saying she's a proper finisher yet, (i know how green she is) but you know what i mean?

Any half decent punter should be +EV at Crayford, The standard trip is 380m ffs, you cant make money there give up the game! (esp when it's wet)

anyway GL bruv.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on February 07, 2009, 12:40:59 AM
Rodney confirmed Trial 12 on Monday, a solo.

Cassie confirmed Trial 14 on Monday, a three dog trial and she is running from Red.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: NoflopsHomer on February 07, 2009, 12:41:57 AM
Rodney confirmed Trial 12 on Monday, a solo.

Cassie confirmed Trial 14 on Monday, a three dog trial and she is running from Red.

She scared of his 'tasche?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on February 07, 2009, 12:43:26 AM
Rodney confirmed Trial 12 on Monday, a solo.

Cassie confirmed Trial 14 on Monday, a three dog trial and she is running from Red.

She scared of his 'tasche?

tl;dr


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: bolt pp on February 07, 2009, 01:07:24 AM
Rodney confirmed Trial 12 on Monday, a solo.

Cassie confirmed Trial 14 on Monday, a three dog trial and she is running from Red.

from 1's a result, hopefull?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on February 07, 2009, 01:11:37 AM
Rodney confirmed Trial 12 on Monday, a solo.

Cassie confirmed Trial 14 on Monday, a three dog trial and she is running from Red.

from 1's a result, hopefull?

Definitely. Wanted her from 1. Just break level pls = Graded.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Royal Flush on February 07, 2009, 01:22:47 AM
Another quick hijack, Phil smashed his Semi Final tonight, into the final, the other big hope is out so he is in with a ridic good chance on Tuesday!!

Anyone who lives near Wimbledon and fancies it on Tuesday let me know, otherwise its live on sky, wiiii


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on February 07, 2009, 01:32:02 AM
Another quick hijack, Phil smashed his Semi Final tonight, into the final, the other big hope is out so he is in with a ridic good chance on Tuesday!!

Anyone who lives near Wimbledon and fancies it on Tuesday let me know, otherwise its live on sky, wiiii

I may be up. Will let you know. If I sc00p the loot at DTD this weekend then see you there! :D


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on February 07, 2009, 01:45:37 AM
quick question, if rodders does a qualifying time, can he get graded on a solo  run ?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on February 07, 2009, 01:47:32 AM
quick question, if rodders does a qualifying time, can he get graded on a solo  run ?

Not really no, you need 3 official trials before being graded. But it wont do no harm :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on February 07, 2009, 02:00:05 AM

Good Luck on Monday, Rooks.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: gatso on February 07, 2009, 02:07:21 AM
rooks, you mentioned before that you'd quite like cassie to only just make the grading time so she can run an easier first race. are you hoping the same for rodders or looking for a higher grading for him?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: bolt pp on February 07, 2009, 02:10:32 AM
rooks, you mentioned before that you'd quite like cassie to only just make the grading time so she can run an easier first race. are you hoping the same for rodders or looking for a higher grading for him?

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, he wants a coup obv!!

more so now the window of oppourtunity may have closed for Cassie, esp if she pings and guides home Monday!(which i'd love to happen, just as rookie himself suggested earlier, would've been nice to have a dog running 7 or so lengths faster than it's grade)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on February 08, 2009, 01:11:27 AM
tonight rodneys brother scorched round shelbourne park in the 2nd round of a puppy comp in a fast 28.77 coming from behind. through to the semis now and i imagine 2nd or 3rd fav for the competition. my 66/1 ante post looking good at the mo.

again cant wait til monday, such a long day for 30 secs round a track but worth every second to see em running.

fingers crossed cassie just gets a clean run race which hopefully will be good enough for her to qualify.

as for rodney really dont know what to expect, cant wait c him bounding round the track!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on February 09, 2009, 11:22:49 AM
at track now. Pretty wet and still raining. Good news is rodneys brother in Ireland is now 7/1 to win the comp.

Can't wait now. Rodney trial 12 and cass 14.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on February 09, 2009, 12:02:21 PM
GL GL GL GL GL


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on February 09, 2009, 12:14:26 PM
Going here is about 80 slow ffs. And it's worse for inside traps. Marv.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheWhisper on February 09, 2009, 12:15:45 PM
Good luck today Rooks.



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: bolt pp on February 09, 2009, 12:50:38 PM
Going here is about 80 slow ffs. And it's worse for inside traps. Marv.

sigh


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on February 09, 2009, 01:07:15 PM
Disaster ... Rookie is fuming.

Both dogs came off sound, but what with the swamp like track and other things, it was a bad day.


Rooks will explain when he gets home.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on February 09, 2009, 02:18:03 PM
Fuming ain't the word.

Rodney gets put into the boxes for his solo. Now, me and Turny are sitting in our usual spot and their is 3 guys on table next to us. We all clearly see Rodney has turned round in the boxes and his tail is pointin out the lids! The flag waiver, still waves his hand. What a fucking prick. He could have told Mick, got him to turn him round in the boxes and then waved. But no, he clearly sees that he is turned around yet waves his hand. If this is the case then why even have a fucking flag waver!!

So the lids go up and Rodney is facing the wrong way, as he is so big he cant turn back around. It doesnt stop there though, the traps lift off the ground and move to the side, WITH HIM IN IT STILL! What a fucking joke. Just coz that ***** of a flag waver wanted to get the trials over and done with and he couldnt be arsed to just tell mick to turn Rodney around. So Mick gets Rodney out and starts walking back to the kennels. I rung him and he tells me he cant have another trial. I told him what had happened and he tells me that the flag waver said he had turned back round to the front. Now either Rodney has the worlds longest tail or hes bullshitting. I know which it is.

I argue that he should be given another trial and am absolutely pissed off right now that Mick fails to back me up and instead tells me that Rodney needs to be going round the schooling track for the next 2/3 weeks. FFS. He waits 4 weeks to have a trial, I dont get the hump, cant do much about it. THen he gets one and the flag waver fucks it up coz hes a ***** who doesnt wanna do his job. He has two jobs to do, 1, check whether the dog has turned around, and 2, if said dog is facing forward wave the flag.

So im fucking fuming, and hang up on Mick. I think he realises how annoyed I am. Then its Cassies turn and with the inside being a complete swamp I am not hopeful. In fact I know she isnt going to do grading time. She gets out well and leads to the line first time, and then falls into the swamp and turns 3rd.... She paces round the inside off the second bend to move into 2nd and runs really pleasingly behind the 3 dog the whole way. I was pleased with her run despite not winning. The winner done a 28.69 and she lost by apparently 5 and a quarter, which I didnt think it was that much but ok. So that makes her time somewhere around 29.11. Shows how shit the going was. They are never gna mark it up as a second slow despite the fact it may well have been. Every inside dog struggled today, and A1 dog that runs sub 27 times only just managed to get round in under 28!

All in all a piss poor day. Added by the fact I got £160 on Droopys Carvahlo in his heat today @ 9/4 knowing that Swindon would be favouring the outside today. The 1 dog was 5/4 favourite! Now Swindon has been called off ffs, and we had planned to go there!!!



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: bolt pp on February 09, 2009, 03:14:44 PM
sick day.

when he said he has to go to the schooling track now for the next 2/3 weeks then why the fuck was he in a trial today? i'd of said to him he's a liar, why the fuck are you there today with the dog for a trial if thats the case?

as for cassie i'd of been inclined to pull her out tbh, i know you were there and geard up for it and everything but you couldnt really have expected much in those conditions but i suppose its up to the trainer.



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheWhisper on February 09, 2009, 03:19:26 PM
Has he been to the schooling track already?

Is it the schooling track at Bicester? Used to be pretty good there


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on February 09, 2009, 03:19:32 PM
Its good for her to have a run which is why she did.

As for Rodney, yes i will be having a go. When he gives me a ring a little later. i am not happy.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on February 15, 2009, 12:54:22 AM
well back to the schooling track for rodney tomorrow. some box work then a 2 bend sprint.

his brother qualified tonight for the final of the big puppy comp in ireland so rooks and my 66/1 vouchers are still alive.


cassie trials again monday, no predictions after last weeks trial day ive given up predicting and what will be will be.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on February 16, 2009, 12:00:46 PM
trial 20 today. Currently on trial 9. One time please!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on February 16, 2009, 12:02:03 PM
track seems to be running about 20 fast atm. And inside traps been running ok so far. No excuses today cassie girl!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on February 16, 2009, 12:54:07 PM
up next


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Robert HM on February 16, 2009, 12:54:33 PM
glglgl


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on February 16, 2009, 02:45:30 PM
i hope no news is good news.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Robert HM on February 16, 2009, 02:50:09 PM
i hope no news is good news.

dis


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on February 16, 2009, 05:36:39 PM
Well, she won her trial. BUT, did 3 spots outside of grading, sigh.

She missed break but paced up and was very brave at the first for once, and pushed her way into the rails, she then ran away and went on to win by a length and a quarter. She had bad trouble at the first which cost her grading really.

Least she went over the line 1st! haha.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TightEnd on February 16, 2009, 05:40:05 PM
must have been a thrill to see her win it!

does she get unlimited attempts to grade? or does she has to be a certain age?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on February 16, 2009, 05:51:35 PM
If it is immanent that she will be qualifying they will give her a chance or two more. Mick is going to have a word with the greyhound manager today to ask a couple Q's. Will update if any more comes of it tbh.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: bolt pp on February 16, 2009, 06:40:41 PM
aaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on February 16, 2009, 06:42:27 PM
3 x 100ths of a second off grading .... soooooooooooo sick.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on February 16, 2009, 10:04:50 PM
what a mixed emotion of a day.
fantastic to see cassie finally cross the line in front but soured as i glanced at my stopwatch to see that she probably had not gone fast enough to grade. For the first time she actually went through with it at the first bend instead of easing behind another dog. Missed the break a little to which looks like it ultimatly cost her.

still not heard from mick, he was to chat to the racing manager to see if a bit of leniency could be used as she has been so close a few times now. so you never know.

chatting to mick afterwards we were given the impression that he is defo holding a little bit back with cassie hoping she will just grade so that she starts in as low a grade as possible so she can learn and work her way up through the grades rather than thrown in the deepend.

rodney trialed at the schooling track on sunday. he was put through the traps 9 or 10 times and when finally locked away he did not turn which is great news. he was though very slowly away, absolutely strolled out apparently and his time of 16.15 was nearly half a second outside his last run round there almost 3 months ago. hopefully he will grasp the trapping mullarky next sunday where he will be schooled again.



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: bolt pp on February 18, 2009, 02:05:06 AM
If it is immanent that she will be qualifying they will give her a chance or two more. Mick is going to have a word with the greyhound manager today to ask a couple Q's. Will update if any more comes of it tbh.

did he chat to him?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on February 18, 2009, 03:15:59 AM
If it is immanent that she will be qualifying they will give her a chance or two more. Mick is going to have a word with the greyhound manager today to ask a couple Q's. Will update if any more comes of it tbh.

did he chat to him?

bloody racing manager gone on holiday til saturday will find out then, looks like a trial monday anyway


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on February 22, 2009, 01:57:15 PM
Well just woke up, and looked at my phone and had a few missed calls from mick. I wasn't liking this coz generally when I have missed calls from him it means one of the dogs are injured!

Rodney was due to go round the schooling track this morning too so that worried me. Anyway I phoned him back and he tells me that it was to let me know how Rodney did. He done a 15.38, much improvement on last weeks 16.18 and even beat his best previous time round there of 15.50 odd (a few pages back on this thread). He got fed through the boxes 5 times, and given a short hare and had no problems getting out this time!

Great news. He will have one more week round schooling track, so he can have a long hare which is what he would get at the track. Lets hope he continues to improve and stays facing forward!! :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on February 22, 2009, 01:57:48 PM
Cassie is trial 20 tomorrow, can she plz grade off!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Robert HM on February 22, 2009, 02:18:31 PM
Good luck to Cassie!!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: scotty2hatty on February 22, 2009, 06:41:33 PM
One Time Monday


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on February 22, 2009, 07:10:34 PM
Dear God (or any alternative false idol)

Please dont let it snow/rain in Oxford overnight or Monday morning, please let Cassie have a trouble free run and come off sound having run a qualifying time.

Thanks.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on February 22, 2009, 07:11:31 PM
Dear God (or any alternative false idol)


rotflmfao


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on February 22, 2009, 07:12:27 PM
A fact for you all now, and I bet you didnt know this, but... God is actually Dog spelt backwards... Try it for yourself and see.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: gatso on February 22, 2009, 07:29:56 PM
I tried it but got doG which is a bit odd

let's gogogo cassie


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Robert HM on February 22, 2009, 11:44:48 PM
A fact for you all now, and I bet you didnt know this, but... God is actually Dog spelt backwards... Try it for yourself and see.

Try it with Trebor. One way it's cool and minty the other way it's just cool.

(waits for cracks from Kev.. or rooks... or gatso)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Laxie on February 23, 2009, 02:59:46 PM
Cassie is trial 20 tomorrow, can she plz grade off!

Well...any news? 


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on February 23, 2009, 04:16:28 PM
Shit morning, sigh. Arrived to see she was in the 3 box, with a dog in 1 and 5. Pissed off from the start at this as she sticks to the rails like glue. No reason she shouldn't be drawn in 1. She doesn't break her greatest and at the first bend the supposedly railer in 1 moves off and causes her to check! She runs down the far side and tries to get inside the 1 and it seems like the 1 just has eyes for her as now he is running right alongside her with the 5 dog infront.They go round the last bend and she has to check up again because of the 1 dog and she then gets going again and manages to come 2nd by 3/4 of a length. Was obvious with the trouble though that she hadn't done fast enough, her time works out to be 28.37. Sigh, going was about normal I would think. Pisses me off that she is drawn in 3 though with the 1 dog moving off!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: bolt pp on February 23, 2009, 09:47:59 PM
sigh, ul m8, chin up though she'll come good.

did mick say anything?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Robert HM on February 23, 2009, 11:17:58 PM
When's her next chance?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on February 24, 2009, 02:04:38 PM
next week hopefully but ben hasn't spoke to mick yet.
cant go on indefinatly trialling and at some point a decision will have to be made.

hopefully she will get a chance at some point and can start racing, she is never gona be better than a low to middle grader but at least we can have some fun with her she is such a lovely bitch with a fantastic attitude and as recently said on this thread it isnt so important for her to be an open racer.

rodneys another matter, there was plenty to like about his trial at the schooling track last sunday. if he manages to go alright sunday off a longer hare and goes even quicker then we could be onto something. hes always been a big baby lets hope hes now learning the game and can trial the following week at oxford.

i remember the runs we used to give them up the park 6 months or so ago and remember rodney giving cassie a start and a beating regularly so hopefully he wont have the same problems grading cassie has had.

heres hoping anyway


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheChipPrince on February 24, 2009, 02:21:15 PM
cant go on indefinatly trialling and at some point a decision will have to be made.

What does that mean?  Could she in effect 'fail' at trialling and that would be the end of her chances of making it?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on February 24, 2009, 02:47:16 PM
I personally think Oxford doesnt suit Cassie ... imo she needs a bigger track, I think Oxford is too short for her.

She seems to do her best work late on, and a slightly longer trip could well suit.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on February 24, 2009, 03:13:41 PM
cant go on indefinatly trialling and at some point a decision will have to be made.

What does that mean?  Could she in effect 'fail' at trialling and that would be the end of her chances of making it?


because she has come so close to the recently lowered grading time she will be given every chance to obtain a grading time. because of the number of dogs currently on the grading strength the time for pups to grade in was lowered from 28.30 to 28.10. that may not seem alot to some but thats a distance of 2 1/2 metres.
cassie has broken the old grading time on more than 1 occasion.

maybe there are easier tracks out there to grade at, this is an option to consider obviously because all the time shes taking to grade (following set backs as well) is shortening her potential racing career.

i think  it is to early to go down the route of she may not be good enough and take her home as a pet, if she was running a long way off grading time and getting a clear run then this obviously would have to be the path but obviously she isnt.

i agree with kev to a certain point in that the 450 oxford trip doesnt suit her but as for the track itself i think it suits her fine. she is beginnig to stick to the rails like glue so is running the track fairly well. if she can grade over the 450 then in time i can see her well suited to the 6 bend 590metre trip where she could end up better class.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheWhisper on February 24, 2009, 09:11:26 PM
Oxford is a tough track to come from off the pace, give her a spin at Swindon, the gallop will do her good.
I've always been a believer of horses for courses and as such would move my dogs to tracks the suited their style.
I remember watching a fast bitch at Hove who never had a hope in hell of making the distance, I even called the trainer to try and buy her but the owners wanted to keep her at Hove, such a waste.

Good luck next week guys.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: cod meharly on March 01, 2009, 01:31:02 PM
Rooks here :

Just got off phone with Mick. Rodney due to go round the schooling track today. Well, he got put through the boxes twice and locked in today. Didn't turn around and pinged the lids, like he did last week. Mick said he has run very well. As he finished the guy who times him shouts down, "Fook me that was quick, that dog could be derby class". Orly?

He did a 14.88 round there. Last week when he done a 15.30 Mick said that dogs that do near 15 seconds are generally open race class. What a great run from the boy! One step at a time though obviously and the next is to get him trialling round Oxford. He will be getting a solo next Monday hopefully and as long as he doesn't turn in the boxes then a 3 dog trial the following. The only worry now is him turning in the boxes, oh, and injury. Please don't set him back any longer.

Could be some exciting times ahead?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on March 01, 2009, 01:33:25 PM
weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 01, 2009, 06:11:07 PM
14.88 is fast!!!!! the monster is ready to be unleashed!!!!



on to cassie tomorrow, i will be attending her trial again but this time alone as rooks is off to budapest in the morning. lets hope tomorrow is a good day and cassie grades.



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: bolt pp on March 02, 2009, 10:14:41 AM
n1


gogogogogogo


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Karabiner on March 02, 2009, 10:25:13 AM
It's starting to get exciting.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on March 02, 2009, 12:50:54 PM
Just tried ringing turny for an update ... no answer ... sigh.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 02, 2009, 01:47:49 PM
i overslept and didnt get there doh!!!!

waiting for mick to get back to me with the news, as soon as i know il let you all know


i cant wait til next week i really cant, rodney doing a solo


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on March 02, 2009, 01:52:41 PM
i overslept and didnt get there doh!!!!

waiting for mick to get back to me with the news, as soon as i know il let you all know


i cant wait til next week i really cant, rodney doing a solo

LOL fkin useless.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 02, 2009, 01:54:48 PM
i overslept and didnt get there doh!!!!

waiting for mick to get back to me with the news, as soon as i know il let you all know


i cant wait til next week i really cant, rodney doing a solo

LOL fkin useless.

i know, gutted but could drag myself out of bed!

next week il prob wont be able to sleep lol


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on March 02, 2009, 02:42:32 PM
weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Cassie did a 28.06, held up and forced to check twice !!


SHE HAS GRADED, 1st RACE COULD BE WITHIN 10 DAYS !!!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Robert HM on March 02, 2009, 02:58:03 PM
Go GIRL!

Chuffed for you Rooks.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 02, 2009, 04:30:48 PM
get in there my beauty!!!!

as kev said she done a 28.06 which is half a length inside grading time. it was a 3 dog trial and after missing the break slightly again she still managed to improve on her sectional recording a 3.93.
she finished 3rd in her trial and the official comments were forced to check 1st and crowded 3rd.

so to manage to record a grading time was a great achievement and shows she is at least improving. a couple of runs in bottom grade with her getting used to running with 5 other dogs then hopefully and then get some work in her to get her to climb the grades.

just to see her in a race will be amazing, remembering back to that shy nervous 9 week old pup we picked up in a luton car park grown into a fantastic looking racing bitch.
She looks every bit a racing dog, a great walker always on her toes ready for the job whereas rodney just lollops along eyes on everything.

theres a slim chance she will race saturday but thursday week looks the most likely for her debut.
rooks is back from hungary saturday lunchtime so whenever it is we will be there!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Graham C on March 02, 2009, 04:56:04 PM
Nice one :)  Exciting times ahead, all the best :D


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on March 02, 2009, 04:58:27 PM
I am still laughing at the fact that no one saw her grade ... every bloody week rooks goes along with either me or turny ... the one week she does it, no fker is there !!




Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Laxie on March 02, 2009, 04:59:20 PM
Rooks travels to all gradings and Cassie doesn't make it.  Rooks goes away and Cassie makes the grade.  STAY AWAY ROOKS!!!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 02, 2009, 05:27:04 PM
Rooks travels to all gradings and Cassie doesn't make it.  Rooks goes away and Cassie makes the grade.  STAY AWAY ROOKS!!!

exactly what mick said hes a bok!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: LeKnave on March 02, 2009, 05:30:29 PM
fk my life, we'r all gonna end up doing our bollocks on this fkin dog.

sigh. plz let it win.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: mondatoo on March 02, 2009, 05:45:44 PM
fk my life, we'r all gonna end up doing our bollocks on this fkin dog.

sigh. plz let it win.

LOL so true.

Congrats rooks


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TightEnd on March 02, 2009, 05:50:02 PM
excellent stuff, very exciting!

booking appointment at Gamblers Anonymous in advance


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 02, 2009, 08:24:56 PM
fk my life, we'r all gonna end up doing our bollocks on this fkin dog.

sigh. plz let it win.

Hahahahaha, so com.

Yet so true.

:)

Still loving it, she is gonna be racing, wiiiiiiiiiiiiii! When the plane landed I snap turned my phone on and was greeted with a message saying she had graded. Shouted with excitement it was sooo good to read!

OIOIIOIOIOIOIOIOIOIOIIOIOIIIIIIII


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 03, 2009, 12:30:50 PM
woke up to a missed call from mick, all sorts of panic set in ! (whose injured etc)

rang him back and found out that CASSIE IS RUNNING THIS THURSDAY!

Its her first ever race and  its probably the first race of the night and she is drawn trap 2 and is a bottom grade A9 affair.

Rooks will have mixed emotions, happy that she is at last racing but gutted because he is in budapest til saturday and wont see her run.


COME ON CASSIE GIRL WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on March 03, 2009, 12:32:24 PM
find out the time of the race asap turny ... I dont wanna miss it.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rod Paradise on March 03, 2009, 12:34:13 PM
find out full details of the race asap turny ... we're all going to back Cassie!!

FYP


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 03, 2009, 12:35:16 PM
find out the time of the race asap turny ... I dont wanna miss it.


7.30PM i think kev


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: LeKnave on March 03, 2009, 12:40:37 PM
omg so com, gonna get so weighed in, 1timeeeeeeeeeeeee.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on March 03, 2009, 12:42:27 PM
I am there !!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 03, 2009, 12:43:46 PM
mick said all his dogs seem to win when the owners away says he might lump on on that pretence alone lol!



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 03, 2009, 12:44:23 PM
I am there !!


well thats 2 of us at least then


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 03, 2009, 01:08:27 PM
Marv


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 03, 2009, 01:54:16 PM
If anyone can find me a flight from Budapest home on Thursday fairly cheap pls let me know.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on March 03, 2009, 01:55:54 PM

I 100% wish Cassie & her connections the very best of luck, wherever & whenever she makes her debut.

But I'm really struggling to come to terms with Cassie making her debut while Rooks is away.

Her debut is a huge day in this "cradle-to-grave" tale which has enthralled us all, & captured our imagination.

All those early mornings at the schooling track, the injuries, the setbacks, the walks, the whole story is an awesome read.

But for Rooks to miss Cassie making her debut makes no sense to me - he just HAS to be there.

And yes, I know, it's none of my business. But he has to be present when she makes her debut. It's a no-brainer. Would it not be possible to delay her debut until Rooks gets home?

Either way, whatever, & I hope she gives a good account of herself, & comes back sound. But this wonderful adventure tale will lose some glitter if Rooks is absent for the Big Night. Cassie willl only make her debut once.



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on March 03, 2009, 01:56:28 PM
If anyone can find me a flight from Budapest home on Thursday fairly cheap pls let me know.

Alternatively, could her debut not be postponed?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 03, 2009, 02:04:50 PM

I 100% wish Cassie & her connections the very best of luck, wherever & whenever she makes her debut.

But I'm really struggling to come to terms with Cassie making her debut while Rooks is away.

Her debut is a huge day in this "cradle-to-grave" tale which has enthralled us all, & captured our imagination.

All those early mornings at the schooling track, the injuries, the setbacks, the walks, the whole story is an awesome read.

But for Rooks to miss Cassie making her debut makes no sense to me - he just HAS to be there.

And yes, I know, it's none of my business. But he has to be present when she makes her debut. It's a no-brainer. Would it not be possible to delay her debut until Rooks gets home?

Either way, whatever, & I hope she gives a good account of herself, & comes back sound. But this wonderful adventure tale will lose some glitter if Rooks is absent for the Big Night. Cassie willl only make her debut once.



yes of course as owner ben has the right to cancel cassies run. but the downside is that the track has plenty of dogs at the moment so might get fickle about pulling a dog out after trying so hard to grade her and it might affect how often she runs in the future.

its a predicament thats for sure


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on March 03, 2009, 02:08:33 PM

I 100% wish Cassie & her connections the very best of luck, wherever & whenever she makes her debut.

But I'm really struggling to come to terms with Cassie making her debut while Rooks is away.

Her debut is a huge day in this "cradle-to-grave" tale which has enthralled us all, & captured our imagination.

All those early mornings at the schooling track, the injuries, the setbacks, the walks, the whole story is an awesome read.

But for Rooks to miss Cassie making her debut makes no sense to me - he just HAS to be there.

And yes, I know, it's none of my business. But he has to be present when she makes her debut. It's a no-brainer. Would it not be possible to delay her debut until Rooks gets home?

Either way, whatever, & I hope she gives a good account of herself, & comes back sound. But this wonderful adventure tale will lose some glitter if Rooks is absent for the Big Night. Cassie willl only make her debut once.



yes of course as owner ben has the right to cancel cassies run. but the downside is that the track has plenty of dogs at the moment so might get fickle about pulling a dog out after trying so hard to grade her and it might affect how often she runs in the future.

its a predicament thats for sure

Absolutely that!

But I do understand it's not in Cassie's best interest to annoy Mr Grader.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: cia260895 on March 03, 2009, 02:09:52 PM
Let ITB take ownership for the day then when rooks get back he will have his Debut with her....


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 03, 2009, 02:11:40 PM
Let ITB take ownership for the day then when rooks get back he will have his Debut with her....


lol its not about ownership its about cassies first ever run, whoever her owner is that cannot be repeated.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on March 03, 2009, 02:14:00 PM
Let ITB take ownership for the day then when rooks get back he will have his Debut with her....


lol its not about ownership its about cassies first ever run, whoever her owner is that cannot be repeated.


Exactly that.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Laxie on March 03, 2009, 02:15:16 PM
Sigh.  As much as it pains me to say this...book a flight home Rooks.  Would be sick to miss her first official run.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on March 03, 2009, 02:17:53 PM
just looked at easy jet ... thursday flight is too late

fly back tomoz to luton is about 40,000 hungarian whatsits ... fk knows why the price aint in Sterling ?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Laxie on March 03, 2009, 02:22:14 PM
15k or thereabouts was £25 (based on his dining post) so it's not that expensive.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 03, 2009, 02:24:28 PM
Easyjet are £195 for the pair of us.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on March 03, 2009, 02:26:47 PM
FFS .... what a dilemma


If you cancel her run, would her grading carry to the next meeting ?


I do agree with the old fella in that it wont seem right without you there.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on March 03, 2009, 02:28:25 PM
Just looked at flight to gatwick ... again the Thursday one is too late, the wed one is same price as to luton by the looks.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 03, 2009, 02:31:20 PM
Yeah i've been searching everywhere since I got the text this morning mate. £195 is the cheapest - Easyjet put a guarentee on their prices anyway.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on March 03, 2009, 02:45:05 PM
£195 it is then .... see you at Oxford on Thursday :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 03, 2009, 02:46:20 PM
£195 it is then .... see you at Oxford on Thursday :)

You know me to well mate.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on March 03, 2009, 02:47:40 PM
LOL :D


Have you tried giving easyjet some bollocks about an emergency at home, and you need to change your ticket ??


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 03, 2009, 02:48:16 PM
Was originally BA. And yes we have. And yes, they're *****.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 03, 2009, 02:49:15 PM

Flights Wednesday 04 March

Check in opens Wed 04 Mar 18:40
Closes Wed 04 Mar 20:00
 Budapest (Terminal 1) To London Luton
flight 2078; dep. Wed 04 Mar 20:40
arr. Wed 04 Mar 22:15
 


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on March 03, 2009, 02:50:11 PM

Flights Wednesday 04 March

Check in opens Wed 04 Mar 18:40
Closes Wed 04 Mar 20:00
 Budapest (Terminal 1) To London Luton
flight 2078; dep. Wed 04 Mar 20:40
arr. Wed 04 Mar 22:15
 

You are officially my HERO ....  ;tightend; ;tightend; ;tightend; ;tightend; ;tightend;


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 03, 2009, 02:50:50 PM
Sorry Ling!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: action man on March 03, 2009, 03:01:06 PM
zomg, can'tbelieve you have cancelled your trip to budapest.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 03, 2009, 03:05:13 PM
zomg, can'tbelieve you have cancelled your trip to budapest.

Not really cancelled tho. DUCY.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 03, 2009, 03:06:18 PM
Right, off out for some goulash and other foods.

Now, I expect loads of you at Oxford on Thursday Night now. It ain't like you can find an excuse after what i've just done!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rod Paradise on March 03, 2009, 03:07:14 PM

Flights Wednesday 04 March

Check in opens Wed 04 Mar 18:40
Closes Wed 04 Mar 20:00
 Budapest (Terminal 1) To London Luton
flight 2078; dep. Wed 04 Mar 20:40
arr. Wed 04 Mar 22:15
 

You are officially my HERO ....  ;tightend; ;tightend; ;tightend; ;tightend; ;tightend;

This.

And if Ling doesn't blow her top over it, she is officially my heroine!!!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: cia260895 on March 03, 2009, 03:09:19 PM
Right, off out for some goulash and other foods.

Now, I expect loads of you at Oxford on Thursday Night now. It ain't like you can find an excuse after what i've just done!

SY M8 cant make it, the wife is making Goulash for my tea


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 03, 2009, 03:15:17 PM
absolutely amazing!!!!

got the call from rooks picking him up from luton airport tomorrow night.

Ling loves that dog as much as the rest of us and would want to be there as much as rooks.

well played you guys enjoy yer goulash.

now if we could only get her to win it then we could recoup rooks flight money and a tidy profit on top

over to you cas!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: cia260895 on March 03, 2009, 03:39:02 PM
glglglglgl 4 thursday nite gogogogogogo cassie......................


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 03, 2009, 03:41:19 PM
v good cia lol. Goulash is the greatest!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 03, 2009, 04:03:34 PM
catfish isn't great.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Laxie on March 03, 2009, 04:24:10 PM
Ugh.  Should have asked us before you ordered that one.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 03, 2009, 04:32:51 PM
Ugh.  Should have asked us before you ordered that one.

:(

Dessert was nice though.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: thetank on March 03, 2009, 04:33:35 PM
Good luck for Thursday!

Hope there's a big blonde contingent present to cheer her on.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on March 03, 2009, 04:33:59 PM
one day I will tell the tale of your chicken kebab .... Unfortunately I am still suffering nightmares about it !


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 03, 2009, 05:27:13 PM
one day I will tell the tale of your chicken kebab .... Unfortunately I am still suffering nightmares about it !

Ugh, I nearly heaved just reading that!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: booder on March 03, 2009, 05:40:04 PM
Good luck for Thursday!

Hope there's a big blonde contingent present to cheer her on.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Royal Flush on March 03, 2009, 07:51:23 PM
So sick i have something else i committed to be at, will see if i can somehow do both....


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 03, 2009, 11:16:39 PM
So sick i have something else i committed to be at, will see if i can somehow do both....

Get yourself there plzzzzzz! If it's Blonde stuff then dw about it. Make the meeting at Oxford :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Karabiner on March 04, 2009, 11:24:38 AM
I remember eating catfish in Florida and it was delicious, just a little diner in Sarasoto.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 04, 2009, 03:20:30 PM
Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii


http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?r=2585447


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 04, 2009, 03:24:03 PM
Also Here :


http://www.racingpost.com/greyhounds/card.sd#resultDay=2009-03-05&raceId=942481



She can lead the 1 dog !


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on March 04, 2009, 03:29:20 PM
LOL Awesome .... How fkin exciting is this !!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on March 04, 2009, 03:40:32 PM
I think the race is set up for the 3 dog tbh ... but I hope cassie pings it and scoops :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 04, 2009, 03:42:13 PM
If Cassie gets toed round by the 3 dog and leads 1, you never know.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on March 04, 2009, 03:45:43 PM
If Cassie is in touch off the final bend behind 3, im OI OI OI ing for fun !!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheChipPrince on March 04, 2009, 03:50:10 PM
When do the odds come out?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on March 04, 2009, 03:52:41 PM
at the track ... if you get on at bookies, you will only get SP ... which will be well short after rooks and everyone else has attacked it.

I plan to get my shilling on at first show as soon as the track bookies put up their prices.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 04, 2009, 03:55:41 PM
You will get a price at the bookies kev

Get in there for 10 minutes before her race, wait for the opening show. Have your slip written out and as soon as it shows the price for her go to the counter and tell them you want to take the price. Then watch it get shorter :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheChipPrince on March 04, 2009, 04:03:14 PM
What price do you reckon it will start at, and what will it be backed into?!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on March 04, 2009, 04:07:28 PM
probs open at 7/2 ish

Will start as fave prob 6/4 or worse !!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheChipPrince on March 04, 2009, 04:08:11 PM
probs open at 7/2 ish

Will start as fave prob 6/4 or worse !!

Actually, does this price solely depend on whether Flushy turns up?!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Royal Flush on March 04, 2009, 06:41:32 PM
wtf please don't anyone back at first show, will tilt me hard, let it drift a point ffs


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 04, 2009, 07:03:57 PM
obv flushy. But kevs tenner aint gonna move anything!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Robert HM on March 04, 2009, 07:21:16 PM
obv flushy. But kevs tenner aint gonna move anything!

It doesn't even get him extras at the parlour anymore. Credit Crunch ftl


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 04, 2009, 09:52:34 PM
If Cassie is in touch off the final bend behind 3, im OI OI OI ing for fun !!

3 stops dead , cassie leads 1 its all over she will pick it up and carry it!! oi  oi !


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheWhisper on March 04, 2009, 11:36:51 PM
Has the trainer done anything with her?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on March 04, 2009, 11:42:30 PM
Has the trainer done anything with her?

tut ... that would just be perverted !!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheWhisper on March 04, 2009, 11:55:27 PM
lol


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 05, 2009, 01:31:42 AM
Has the trainer done anything with her?

tut ... that would just be perverted !!

that would be telling to  ;)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 05, 2009, 01:42:48 AM
please use your brains guys n girls if you are to back cassie in the betting shops during the day tomorrow. if you are to have more than £20 on please spread it across different shops. also just put the trap number and not the name.

last thing we want to do is alert the on track bookies and not get a decent opening show price!

whatever the outcome the bookies will be shitting thereselfs come the off of the race lol if she wins it'l be a bonus  ;D


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rod Paradise on March 05, 2009, 09:26:48 AM
please use your brains guys n girls if you are to back cassie in the betting shops during the day tomorrow. if you are to have more than £20 on please spread it across different shops. also just put the trap number and not the name.

last thing we want to do is alert the on track bookies and not get a decent opening show price!

whatever the outcome the bookies will be shitting thereselfs come the off of the race lol if she wins it'l be a bonus  ;D

Scared they'll think there's a coup on from the Ladbroke's bookie in Anderston, Glasgow? ;D


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: action man on March 05, 2009, 10:15:57 AM
gonna lay it to high heaven on betfair, when everyone makes it a 4/6 shot. Plz use your brains when betting plz


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Laxie on March 05, 2009, 10:48:21 AM
When do they open up the odds betting online?  All I see anywhere I've looked is this SP thingy. 


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: ripple11 on March 05, 2009, 10:52:29 AM

No mention of Oxford dogs in the Racing Post (paper version), and not on betfair, that I can see.

Do we think it will be shown in the bookies?....or is it too low down the TV pecking grade?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheWhisper on March 05, 2009, 10:53:37 AM
please use your brains guys n girls if you are to back cassie in the betting shops during the day tomorrow. if you are to have more than £20 on please spread it across different shops. also just put the trap number and not the name.

last thing we want to do is alert the on track bookies and not get a decent opening show price!

whatever the outcome the bookies will be shitting thereselfs come the off of the race lol if she wins it'l be a bonus  ;D

This really is good advice, it doesn't take much for shop staff to smell a rat.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: cia260895 on March 05, 2009, 11:15:53 AM
Has the trainer done anything with her?

tut ... that would just be perverted !!

he says waiting for an anal insertion....


reallistically what chance does it have of winning?
obv being a blonde dog we all want it to win but knowing shit all about racing does it have a decent chance?



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on March 05, 2009, 11:37:13 AM
Has the trainer done anything with her?

tut ... that would just be perverted !!

he says waiting for an anal insertion....


reallistically what chance does it have of winning?
obv being a blonde dog we all want it to win but knowing shit all about racing does it have a decent chance?



Looking at the dogs she is up against, she has a good chance, its all very much dependant on her getting out in decent shape ... beating the 1 dog to the first bend is crucial ... 3 should lead but if Cassie is in touch off the last, she should pick it up and pass it.


Nothing is ever certain in dog racing, but yes, she has a good shout here.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on March 05, 2009, 11:39:03 AM
Looks like we are going to Nandos in Oxford for a pre race feed :)

Im like a kid on xmas eve, I can only imagine how excited Rookie is !!!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 05, 2009, 11:50:02 AM

No mention of Oxford dogs in the Racing Post (paper version), and not on betfair, that I can see.

Do we think it will be shown in the bookies?....or is it too low down the TV pecking grade?

its not a begs card (bookmakers evening greyhound service) meeting so will not be featured in the shops.it is actually whats known as a provincial meeting so the bookies will be very aware of any large wagers and may even refuse some bets.

you wont get a price til about ten minutes before the race, my advice fwiw is to back it on the internet when the major bookies put up there first show.

cassie will have to improve tonight to win, the make up of the race says she has a chance but it will be her first time ever running with 5 other dogs that can affect greyhounds either way.

so shes not a tip, anyone who backs her tonight does so because they have followed this thread and they'd love her to win.
hopefully after a few races she will be ready to win and then we can have a proper coup on her (but that will be by pm lol)

come on cassie!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: cia260895 on March 05, 2009, 11:53:33 AM
so will you be screaming for cassie or rookies hawk?

enjoy 2nite


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 05, 2009, 11:54:12 AM
Looks like we are going to Nandos in Oxford for a pre race feed :)

Im like a kid on xmas eve, I can only imagine how excited Rookie is !!!

struggled to get to sleep last night and dreamt about a greyhound when i did lol wasnt cassies race unfortunatly i dreamt about the big oath rodneys trial monday.

6.15pm meet up pre race meal for all blondes that can make it

NANDOS
80 Cowley Rd
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Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 05, 2009, 11:58:19 AM
so will you be screaming for cassie or rookies hawk?

enjoy 2nite

cheers mate

"Cassie" of course, though how she is gonna react to her name screamed out  god only knows lol

when you walk rodney if you say "go on rodders" or "you're the best rodney" in an encouraging tone he actually pricks his ears up and quickens up so a crowd roar will help him.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: action man on March 05, 2009, 11:58:37 AM
kevs right, if cassie leads the 1 dog up she has a chance. TBH from the trails cassie looks slightly trouble proneand with her boasting almost identical sectionals to the 1st as the one i think trouble is on the cards. By this time the 3 dog will be away and gone. IMO of course will be cheering cassie hard tho.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 05, 2009, 12:03:43 PM
Ling here:

Well i have had what can only be described as the worst sleep of my life - it's like waiting for uni results all over again...

I so desperately want her to win that I've been running the race in my head all night, and despite only properly getting out of bed now - i feel like I've been running around the track in my head with her.


Whatever the outcome will be so proud of our little girl - who by the way has a penchance for musicals - Les Mis being a fave. Don't know why i threw that in their - but it's another little quirk to her character...

Please let this be the time when she grabs the limelight.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 05, 2009, 12:10:18 PM
ok guys looks like you may be able to watch the race live tonight. sign up to the website below they are saying they are covering oxford tonight


http://dogs.gg.com/gg/


and a tasty looking roll over jackpot looks on offer tonight, i can see a collection from those present in an attempt to relieve them of it lol


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: action man on March 05, 2009, 12:11:59 PM
how do you get on the jackpot paul? is it track only?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 05, 2009, 12:13:55 PM
how do you get on the jackpot paul? is it track only?

usually track only but by the looks that website may have links to the track for jackpot bets


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 05, 2009, 12:19:07 PM
kevs right, if cassie leads the 1 dog up she has a chance. TBH from the trails cassie looks slightly trouble proneand with her boasting almost identical sectionals to the 1st as the one i think trouble is on the cards. By this time the 3 dog will be away and gone. IMO of course will be cheering cassie hard tho.

the sectionals are to the winning line first time there is another 35 yards before they reach the first bend. cassie hasn't recorded great sectionals but does "pace up" quite well where as 1 looks the type that traps out but doesnt necessarily "pace up"

so if cassies level at the line with it i think she is capable of leading it at the first bend. my main concern is that cassie if she breaks level keeps straight out of the boxes and doesnt head straight for the rail. her missing it slightly might actually aid her cause.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 05, 2009, 12:21:40 PM
looks like ladbrokes might have live streaming tonight as well, they will defo be having live betting so could be the best place to get your bets on a few mins before the race (dont forget to click the take the price box)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 05, 2009, 12:27:17 PM
how do you get on the jackpot paul? is it track only?

http://www.e-tote.com/ladbrokes/bet/index.php

looks like ladbrokes lay the pick 6 jackpot as well rick


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Graham C on March 05, 2009, 01:12:34 PM
ok guys looks like you may be able to watch the race live tonight. sign up to the website below they are saying they are covering oxford tonight


http://dogs.gg.com/gg/


and a tasty looking roll over jackpot looks on offer tonight, i can see a collection from those present in an attempt to relieve them of it lol

Cheers for the link, good luck !!!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Geo the Sarge on March 05, 2009, 01:14:22 PM
Very best of luck to all involved.

Geo


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: GlasgowBandit on March 05, 2009, 01:32:27 PM
I cant see any meeting on betfair for this.  Am I missing something?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 05, 2009, 02:33:59 PM
I cant see any meeting on betfair for this.  Am I missing something?

dont think betfair will be covering it


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 05, 2009, 03:11:18 PM
right thats me ready and on my toes! a few errands and a couple of bodies to pick up also then im on my way.

see whoever at nandos at 6.15   gogogooooooo cassie!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: LeKnave on March 05, 2009, 03:18:22 PM
Ling here:

it's like waiting for uni results all over again...

such an epic brag, mbsfn to finish uni.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: LeKnave on March 05, 2009, 03:24:52 PM
see whoever at nandos at 6.15   gogogooooooo cassie!

omg thts an even bigger brag.

me + rich are setting up a sportsbook in the living room with rooks trackside to land coo's for us what can go wrong?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on March 05, 2009, 03:28:12 PM
Just waiting for Jane to come back with the car ... I am showered, shaved and had my hair cut for the occasion LOL ..

Leaving Pompey at 4.30ish.

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee !!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: cia260895 on March 05, 2009, 03:29:01 PM
see whoever at nandos at 6.15   gogogooooooo cassie!

omg thts an even bigger brag.

me + rich are setting up a sportsbook in the living room with rooks trackside to land coo's for us what can go wrong?

no phone coverage @ trackside....


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: cia260895 on March 05, 2009, 03:29:47 PM
Just waiting for Jane to come back with the car ... I am showered, shaved and had my hair cut for the occasion LOL ..

Leaving Pompey at 4.30ish.

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee !!

hitting the m25 @ 5.30 ish ooooooo errrr mrs


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheWhisper on March 05, 2009, 03:38:21 PM
No M25 required

Good luck all


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 05, 2009, 03:40:37 PM
It is for Kev. He's prob gonna be too late for Nandos.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on March 05, 2009, 03:44:43 PM
No m25 mugs .... M27, A303, A34.

Hour and a half imo.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 05, 2009, 03:46:57 PM
Cool, am leaving at 4.45ish from here.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on March 05, 2009, 03:55:01 PM
Cant risk being late for Nando's .... leaving now !!   rotflmfao ;yippee;


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: action man on March 05, 2009, 03:59:26 PM
fk, gonna have to go for a spite nando's, recruiting now


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 05, 2009, 04:25:25 PM
Logging off now, leaving in 20 or so.

Cmon Cassssssssie!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheChipPrince on March 05, 2009, 04:27:05 PM
is it other newcomers she's racing against or could they just as easily be veteran, albeit low graded, greyhounfds?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 05, 2009, 04:28:13 PM
is it other newcomers she's racing against or could they just as easily be veteran, albeit low graded, greyhounfds?

2 other dogs, trap 3 and 4 are also on their first race.

The rest have run before. I think the 6 dog has run about 120+ times! The 1 dog has about 1 win for 30+ races.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: boldie on March 05, 2009, 06:47:14 PM
GL tonight Rooks.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Robert HM on March 05, 2009, 06:55:07 PM
GL tonight Rooks.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: ACE2M on March 05, 2009, 07:00:30 PM


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: scotty2hatty on March 05, 2009, 07:09:36 PM
GLGLGLGLGLGLGLGLGL - I really hope she wins but can't see past T3 atm.



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: AndrewT on March 05, 2009, 07:22:30 PM
She's the jolly.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: AndrewT on March 05, 2009, 07:29:17 PM
Money comes in for Trap 3


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: AndrewT on March 05, 2009, 07:34:34 PM
Just realised these are the pool odds, not the actual bookie's odds.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: cia260895 on March 05, 2009, 07:49:19 PM
1st
   
Trap 4: Reenview PaddyReenview Paddy
2nd
   
Trap 3: Noo And BooNoo And Boo
3rd
   
Trap 2: Rookies HawkRookies Hawk


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: cia260895 on March 05, 2009, 07:51:09 PM
still 3rd is good imo for 1st time out WD


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: GlasgowBandit on March 05, 2009, 08:06:46 PM
3rd is a good effort.  Sure she will improve with experience.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheChipPrince on March 05, 2009, 08:16:38 PM
Shite, must try harder...





















;)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 05, 2009, 11:34:44 PM
Wow, what a run she had. She came out with the bunch but was a little slow into stride. Managed to keep toe to toe with the 1 dog to the bend but was a little too polite and ended up with the 5 dogs arse in her face, she turned last and I was just watching to see how she reacted. Was amazing tbh, off the second bend she found the rails and showed great middle pace, 4th going round the last and stayed on to lose by 1 3/4.

If she is drawn Trap 1 tonight I think she could have won. She stayed on very well, just needs to be a bit less of a lady at the bend :)

All in all, v pleased. Knocked her into 5/2 joint, thought she was actually 9/4 tbh but went off 5/2JF. She opened 4s.


BTW... Her are her stats for race :

 3   Rookies Hawk   2   5/2JF   3.97   27.88 (1 3/4)
 
   
 
 (Season: ) bk b Westmead Hawk-Droopys Star Mar-2007  (Trainer: M A Peterson)
  Comment: FcdToCk1, RnOnWell 
 


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 05, 2009, 11:35:26 PM
OMG - i know it's not a win - but bloody hell am i proud of our little girl. She kicked severe ass in the last two bends. Bless her - she just needs to stop being so polite at the first bend.



edit: Ling again - he's even logged in on my lappie!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Robert HM on March 05, 2009, 11:37:54 PM
OMG - i know it's not a win - but bloody hell am i proud of our little girl. She kicked severe ass in the last two bends. Bless her - she just needs to stop being so polite at the first bend.

That's what you get by exposing her to Kev's charm, it rubs off.

wp Rooks, don't forget to tell us when she's out again.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 06, 2009, 12:24:47 AM
pleased as punch. she ran a cracker.

a bit of synchronised betting on her before the race as kev, rooks and myself approached all 3 bookies at the same time. at precisely the same time we asked for the 4/1 for the wad of cash we each had in our hands instantly cutting her price from 4/1 to 2/1 she drifted near the off to go off 5/2jf

as rooks said the first bend was her nemesis again, not showing enough to get in front of 1 at the turn she was forced to check and tiptoes round the first 2 bends to find herself in 6th place coming off the bend and approx 8 lengths of the 3 dog that was setting the pace.
she fairly flew downthe far side passing trap1 and trap 6 in the process, again she run the last 2 bends a little tentatively before overtaking the 5 dog off the last bend railling well and closing the gap on traps 3 and 4 to roughly 2 lengths at the line.

she never looked like winning after the first bend as she had far to much to do but really showed she will soon be leaving this grade behind and looks like she will stay alot further in time as well.

other than winning i dont think she could have done anymore, a clear run and she wins the race imo, she desperatly wants the red jacket and maybe wearing that 2nite would have won.

as she parade in front of the stand prior to the race we all stayed fairly quiet, we didnt want to get her to excited or spook her but she actually picked us out in the crowd, it was a great feeling she looked so pleased with herself as if she knew what was about to happen.

i had goosebumps before during and after the race!

you done us proud cassie onwards and upwards!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheChipPrince on March 06, 2009, 12:36:31 AM
BTW... Her are her stats for race :

 3   Rookies Hawk   2   5/2JF   3.97   27.88 (1 3/4)
 
   
 
 (Season: ) bk b Westmead Hawk-Droopys Star Mar-2007  (Trainer: M A Peterson)
  Comment: FcdToCk1, RnOnWell 
 

Sorry, I'm a greyhound virgin, what do these stas mean apart from the name obv & 5/2JF?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 06, 2009, 12:42:00 AM
Position/Name/Trap/Price/Sectional/Final Time/Distance


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 06, 2009, 12:43:34 AM
BTW... Her are her stats for race :

 3   Rookies Hawk   2   5/2JF   3.97   27.88 (1 3/4)
 
   
 
 (Season: ) bk b Westmead Hawk-Droopys Star Mar-2007  (Trainer: M A Peterson)
  Comment: FcdToCk1, RnOnWell 
 

Sorry, I'm a greyhound virgin, what do these stas mean apart from the name obv & 5/2JF?

3.97 is her sectional time from the traps to the line first time round27.88 is her finishing time and the (13/4) was how far she got beat though i actually thought it was 2 lengths

fcdtock1 is forced to check at the 1st bend ran on well


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: maccol on March 06, 2009, 12:58:56 AM
This would be her quickest time yet though, yes?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheChipPrince on March 06, 2009, 12:59:57 AM
thanks, lots to be optimistic about then...


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 06, 2009, 01:00:29 AM
Yes, quickest time yet. Getting trouble too.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Eck on March 06, 2009, 01:01:50 AM

as she parade in front of the stand prior to the race we all stayed fairly quiet, we didnt want to get her to excited or spook her but she actually picked us out in the crowd, it was a great feeling she looked so pleased with herself as if she knew what was about to happen.

i had goosebumps before during and after the race!

you done us proud cassie onwards and upwards!

i so miss having dogs around the house, this made me smile so much.

WP Cassie I shall continue to bet on you even though I know fk all about greyhounds.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Royal Flush on March 06, 2009, 02:31:00 AM
jf!!! wtf plz make her f next time!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 06, 2009, 02:47:26 AM
jf!!! wtf plz make her f next time!

Sorry :(

She must have drifted at the off, was into 9/4f when we got our ££ on


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on March 06, 2009, 03:12:14 PM
Last night was surreal ...

All met up at nandos for a bit of a feed, atmos was good, plenty of banter and excitement ... then we were in our cars in convoy to the track.

Cassie's race was first, and as has been said before we pooled our money and did a synchronised placing of bets with the 3 rails bookies ... the 4/1 was insta wiped and 9/4 was put in its place ... The race itself was weird, it was like slow motion and in silence ... I didn't hear 1 cheer or shout from the crowd, i know there were plenty, but i didn't hear a thing ... it was quite spooky looking back a day later just how strange it was to watch a dog that you had seen as a puppy, been to see at the kennels, at the schooling track and at grading trials actually run a race for real ... Although I have no financial investment in Cassie or Rodders, i have an emotional one ... I was involved in the discussions from the first time Rooks said he wanted to buy a dog, and its just gone on from there really.

Cassie didnt let herself or anyone down, and the moment when the dogs were parading is a memory that will last for a long time ... she looked to the stands and then ears pricked right up and she held her head high as she had clearly seen Rooks in the crowd, and she seemed to grow in height as soon as she knew everyone was watching her... amazing.

Brilliant night, and i wouldnt have missed it for the world.



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheChipPrince on March 06, 2009, 03:20:04 PM
Last night was surreal ...

All met up at nandos for a bit of a feed, atmos was good, plenty of banter and excitement ... then we were in our cars in convoy to the track.

Cassie's race was first, and as has been said before we pooled our money and did a synchronised placing of bets with the 3 rails bookies ... the 4/1 was insta wiped and 9/4 was put in its place ... The race itself was weird, it was like slow motion and in silence ... I didn't hear 1 cheer or shout from the crowd, i know there were plenty, but i didn't hear a thing ... it was quite spooky looking back a day later just how strange it was to watch a dog that you had seen as a puppy, been to see at the kennels, at the schooling track and at grading trials actually run a race for real ... Although I have no financial investment in Cassie or Rodders, i have an emotional one ... I was involved in the discussions from the first time Rooks said he wanted to buy a dog, and its just gone on from there really.

Cassie didnt let herself or anyone down, and the moment when the dogs were parading is a memory that will last for a long time ... she looked to the stands and then ears pricked right up and she held her head high as she had clearly seen Rooks in the crowd, and she seemed to grow in height as soon as she knew everyone was watching her... amazing.

Brilliant night, and i wouldnt have missed it for the world.



If you got guaranteed safety for Spurs would you have missed it?!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on March 06, 2009, 03:22:35 PM
No contest.

I would have been at Oxford.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 06, 2009, 03:27:02 PM
Last night was surreal ...

All met up at nandos for a bit of a feed, atmos was good, plenty of banter and excitement ... then we were in our cars in convoy to the track.

Cassie's race was first, and as has been said before we pooled our money and did a synchronised placing of bets with the 3 rails bookies ... the 4/1 was insta wiped and 9/4 was put in its place ... The race itself was weird, it was like slow motion and in silence ... I didn't hear 1 cheer or shout from the crowd, i know there were plenty, but i didn't hear a thing ... it was quite spooky looking back a day later just how strange it was to watch a dog that you had seen as a puppy, been to see at the kennels, at the schooling track and at grading trials actually run a race for real ... Although I have no financial investment in Cassie or Rodders, i have an emotional one ... I was involved in the discussions from the first time Rooks said he wanted to buy a dog, and its just gone on from there really.

Cassie didnt let herself or anyone down, and the moment when the dogs were parading is a memory that will last for a long time ... she looked to the stands and then ears pricked right up and she held her head high as she had clearly seen Rooks in the crowd, and she seemed to grow in height as soon as she knew everyone was watching her... amazing.

Brilliant night, and i wouldnt have missed it for the world.



Great post. Sent shivers down my spine, just like last night!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TightEnd on March 06, 2009, 03:30:14 PM
did she come back sound?

Is the plan now to run her frequently?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Dubai on March 06, 2009, 04:21:32 PM
Run em until they drop! They got to pay their keep


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: RoyCropper on March 06, 2009, 06:13:16 PM
Only just seen this thread, great stuff.
Very best of luck with the youngsters guys and enjoy it.
Looks like rodney is showing pace and his siblings early efforts offer high hopes!
You also have to be made up with Cassie's first effort after the grading in problems and surely plenty left in the tank
for her.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: GlasgowBandit on March 06, 2009, 06:26:57 PM
The one thing I'm not sure about is her racing name I think Cassie sounds much cooler than Rookies Hawk. 

Whats the racing name for Rodney?  I think Rodney in itself would be a cracking name, can just see the punters shouting like Del Boy "come on Rodney my son"! 


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: LeKnave on March 06, 2009, 06:58:28 PM
Whats the racing name for Rodney?  I think Rodney in itself would be a cracking name, can just see the punters shouting like Del Boy "come on Rodney my son"! 

err i think its rookies fantasty, aka the title of this. i do like ur rodney idea tho, would be so com.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheWhisper on March 06, 2009, 09:05:32 PM
Seeing as this thread has created lots of interest, is it time for a Blonde syndicate?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 07, 2009, 09:53:32 PM
Seeing as this thread has created lots of interest, is it time for a Blonde syndicate?


have given this some thought myself lately and feel it could be a great idea  but myself i want to see rod and cassie do their bit first.

i think a syndicate would have to buy a dog ready to run, its a long time and expensive to buy them as young as rooks did with cassie and rodney.
But you then lose what we have with rod and cass, ive seen them grow up, ive fed them, walked them and cleaned their shit up thats a bond you cannot make with an older dog.

maybe in a few months once rod and cas are running regularly we should think of maybe getting a syndicate for a bit of interest.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: pokerfan on March 07, 2009, 09:58:28 PM
sell us Rod n Cas then!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 07, 2009, 10:04:17 PM
sell us Rod n Cas then!

i know rooks wouldnt sell either of em for the world.

rooks has invested probably around 5k on rod and cass over the last 18 months and he will be the first to tell you they are worth every penny.

by the way rodneys brother was recently bought for a 5 figure sum  ;D


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Eck on March 07, 2009, 11:06:50 PM


by the way rodneys brother was recently bought for a 5 figure sum  ;D

yeah but that's because he is a great fuckin cook.


(http://blondepoker.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=40408.0;attach=24383;image)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 07, 2009, 11:21:04 PM


by the way rodneys brother was recently bought for a 5 figure sum  ;D

yeah but that's because he is a great fuckin cook.


(http://blondepoker.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=40408.0;attach=24383;image)

lmao


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Royal Flush on March 08, 2009, 12:21:14 AM
Can sell you a great little dog for £12k for a blonde syndicate, called pressthesix


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 08, 2009, 12:44:30 AM
Can sell you a great little dog for £12k for a blonde syndicate, called pressthesix

hahaha... posted the fastest time at crayford this year today in an A3 too.. Get your monies together blondies..


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 08, 2009, 12:46:37 AM
Can sell you a great little dog for £12k for a blonde syndicate, called pressthesix

hahaha... posted the fastest time at crayford this year today in an A3 too.. Get your monies together blondies..

what time it do?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: pokerfan on March 08, 2009, 12:49:06 AM
i was thinking more like £1.2k,can you actually buy a dog with legs for that sort of money.  ;)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 08, 2009, 02:06:42 AM
Can sell you a great little dog for £12k for a blonde syndicate, called pressthesix

hahaha... posted the fastest time at crayford this year today in an A3 too.. Get your monies together blondies..

what time it do?

23.46


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: totalise on March 08, 2009, 04:15:13 AM
Can sell you a great little dog for £12k for a blonde syndicate, called pressthesix

hahaha... posted the fastest time at crayford this year today in an A3 too.. Get your monies together blondies..

what time it do?

23.46

for cluless morons like myself.. can you try and quantify this time in relation to flushies offer?  How does a young greyhound get a value of £12k?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 08, 2009, 04:16:02 AM
Can sell you a great little dog for £12k for a blonde syndicate, called pressthesix

hahaha... posted the fastest time at crayford this year today in an A3 too.. Get your monies together blondies..

what time it do?

23.46

for cluless morons like myself.. can you try and quantify this time in relation to flushies offer?  How does a young greyhound get a value of £12k?

He's being slightly hopeful with £12k lol.. Its not that young.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: totalise on March 08, 2009, 04:18:25 AM
Can sell you a great little dog for £12k for a blonde syndicate, called pressthesix

hahaha... posted the fastest time at crayford this year today in an A3 too.. Get your monies together blondies..

what time it do?

23.46

for cluless morons like myself.. can you try and quantify this time in relation to flushies offer?  How does a young greyhound get a value of £12k?

He's being slightly hopeful with £12k lol.. Its not that young.

haha ok. but in general, how do you apportion a value to greyhounds? is it pretty much related to their ablity to reproduce a good lineage? is that where the profit is in this game?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 08, 2009, 04:23:02 AM
Can sell you a great little dog for £12k for a blonde syndicate, called pressthesix

hahaha... posted the fastest time at crayford this year today in an A3 too.. Get your monies together blondies..

what time it do?

23.46

for cluless morons like myself.. can you try and quantify this time in relation to flushies offer?  How does a young greyhound get a value of £12k?

He's being slightly hopeful with £12k lol.. Its not that young.

haha ok. but in general, how do you apportion a value to greyhounds? is it pretty much related to their ablity to reproduce a good lineage? is that where the profit is in this game?


I dunno how prices are made tbh. I guess breeding is one thing, especially for bitch's...

If a young dog does open race times they have improvement and people buy them on that pretence alone. I really don't know where figures are pulled from tho tbh.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: totalise on March 08, 2009, 04:26:32 AM
Can sell you a great little dog for £12k for a blonde syndicate, called pressthesix

hahaha... posted the fastest time at crayford this year today in an A3 too.. Get your monies together blondies..

what time it do?

23.46

for cluless morons like myself.. can you try and quantify this time in relation to flushies offer?  How does a young greyhound get a value of £12k?

He's being slightly hopeful with £12k lol.. Its not that young.

haha ok. but in general, how do you apportion a value to greyhounds? is it pretty much related to their ablity to reproduce a good lineage? is that where the profit is in this game?


I dunno how prices are made tbh. I guess breeding is one thing, especially for bitch's...

If a young dog does open race times they have improvement and people buy them on that pretence alone. I really don't know where figures are pulled from tho tbh.


sorry for pumeeling with the Q's, ive been fascinated with this thread from the start and still I am

why do you say "especially for bitches"? In horse racing the males are pretty much always worth a lot more than the females coz they can reproduce more a lot more quickly, is it diff for g'hounds?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 08, 2009, 04:32:53 AM
Can sell you a great little dog for £12k for a blonde syndicate, called pressthesix

hahaha... posted the fastest time at crayford this year today in an A3 too.. Get your monies together blondies..

what time it do?

23.46

for cluless morons like myself.. can you try and quantify this time in relation to flushies offer?  How does a young greyhound get a value of £12k?

He's being slightly hopeful with £12k lol.. Its not that young.

haha ok. but in general, how do you apportion a value to greyhounds? is it pretty much related to their ablity to reproduce a good lineage? is that where the profit is in this game?


I dunno how prices are made tbh. I guess breeding is one thing, especially for bitch's...

If a young dog does open race times they have improvement and people buy them on that pretence alone. I really don't know where figures are pulled from tho tbh.


sorry for pumeeling with the Q's, ive been fascinated with this thread from the start and still I am

why do you say "especially for bitches"? In horse racing the males are pretty much always worth a lot more than the females coz they can reproduce more a lot more quickly, is it diff for g'hounds?

Well some bitches can be used for breeding because of lines alone... Whereas dogs will have to prove themselves generally.

I know this is the case for Rodney and Cassie anyway, she has a breeding line. Rodney will need to prove himself if he wants to shag a load of ladies.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: totalise on March 08, 2009, 04:39:02 AM
Can sell you a great little dog for £12k for a blonde syndicate, called pressthesix

hahaha... posted the fastest time at crayford this year today in an A3 too.. Get your monies together blondies..

what time it do?

23.46

for cluless morons like myself.. can you try and quantify this time in relation to flushies offer?  How does a young greyhound get a value of £12k?

He's being slightly hopeful with £12k lol.. Its not that young.

haha ok. but in general, how do you apportion a value to greyhounds? is it pretty much related to their ablity to reproduce a good lineage? is that where the profit is in this game?


I dunno how prices are made tbh. I guess breeding is one thing, especially for bitch's...

If a young dog does open race times they have improvement and people buy them on that pretence alone. I really don't know where figures are pulled from tho tbh.


sorry for pumeeling with the Q's, ive been fascinated with this thread from the start and still I am

why do you say "especially for bitches"? In horse racing the males are pretty much always worth a lot more than the females coz they can reproduce more a lot more quickly, is it diff for g'hounds?

Well some bitches can be used for breeding because of lines alone... Whereas dogs will have to prove themselves generally.

I know this is the case for Rodney and Cassie anyway, she has a breeding line. Rodney will need to prove himself if he wants to shag a load of ladies.

im sure it wont take much proving.

From what i have read, it seems to me like Cassie is gonna be such a dark horse :) its been great reading, thanks for asnwering and ty for the thread.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: pokerfan on March 08, 2009, 01:27:00 PM
Can sell you a great little dog for £12k for a blonde syndicate, called pressthesix

hahaha... posted the fastest time at crayford this year today in an A3 too.. Get your monies together blondies..

what time it do?

23.46

for cluless morons like myself.. can you try and quantify this time in relation to flushies offer?  How does a young greyhound get a value of £12k?

He's being slightly hopeful with £12k lol.. Its not that young.

haha ok. but in general, how do you apportion a value to greyhounds? is it pretty much related to their ablity to reproduce a good lineage? is that where the profit is in this game?


I dunno how prices are made tbh. I guess breeding is one thing, especially for bitch's...

If a young dog does open race times they have improvement and people buy them on that pretence alone. I really don't know where figures are pulled from tho tbh.


sorry for pumeeling with the Q's, ive been fascinated with this thread from the start and still I am

why do you say "especially for bitches"? In horse racing the males are pretty much always worth a lot more than the females coz they can reproduce more a lot more quickly, is it diff for g'hounds?
A horse can only foal once in 2 years a bitch can have 5/6 pups yearly


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Dubai on March 08, 2009, 01:30:22 PM
A greyhound is worth what somebody will pay. Its that simple and its incredibly hard for the expensive purchases to ever get their owners level on the investment, let alone in front.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: scotty2hatty on March 08, 2009, 02:53:49 PM


by the way rodneys brother was recently bought for a 5 figure sum  ;D

yeah but that's because he is a great fuckin cook.


(http://blondepoker.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=40408.0;attach=24383;image)

?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on March 08, 2009, 02:54:41 PM
Rod Paradise .... come on scotty, keep up !


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: scotty2hatty on March 08, 2009, 03:23:16 PM
Rod Paradise .... come on scotty, keep up !

aaaah


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 08, 2009, 06:39:20 PM
A greyhound is worth what somebody will pay. Its that simple and its incredibly hard for the expensive purchases to ever get their owners level on the investment, let alone in front.

Yeah obv im not gna get what i've invested back in ££..

Well, not unless Rodney wins the derby :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheWhisper on March 09, 2009, 09:42:20 AM
A greyhound is worth what somebody will pay. Its that simple and its incredibly hard for the expensive purchases to ever get their owners level on the investment, let alone in front.

Yeah obv im not gna get what i've invested back in ££..

Well, not unless Rodney wins the derby :)

Exactly, it is a hobby and like most hobbies they cost money.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 09, 2009, 10:42:18 AM
correct.

One time don't turn in traps rodney you dopey fucker!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on March 09, 2009, 11:25:11 AM
GO ON RODDERS !!!


What time is his trial Rooks ?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: cia260895 on March 09, 2009, 11:26:58 AM
gogogogo doggy


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 09, 2009, 12:06:01 PM
2 trials thenhim. Shitting it now. Pls don't turn around, that's all I ask!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheWhisper on March 09, 2009, 12:09:23 PM
Good luck


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on March 09, 2009, 12:10:35 PM
2 trials thenhim. Shitting it now. Pls don't turn around, that's all I ask!

LMAO ... more nervy than Thursday ??




Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 09, 2009, 12:20:39 PM
oi oiiiiiiiiiiiiiioiiiiioiiiiiiiiiiooioioiiiiiiiiiiiiiioooiiiiiiiiiiioooooiiiiiiooiiiiiioiiii


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheWhisper on March 09, 2009, 12:24:18 PM
Good news?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Ismene on March 09, 2009, 12:26:40 PM
OMG can't wait for Rooks to spill the beans.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TightEnd on March 09, 2009, 12:28:35 PM
tease!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: mondatoo on March 09, 2009, 12:30:33 PM
Congrats,obv.nice one


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: cia260895 on March 09, 2009, 12:33:36 PM
cmon rooks type faster ............


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 09, 2009, 01:23:32 PM
Drive faster mate lol.

Just drove back from Oxford, coming off the Motorway with just 3 miles petrol left in the tank lol.

Anyway. Rodney has stepped up to the plate. And delivered. Today he faced forward! Waheyyyyy. As soon as he did this the words that came out of my mouth were something along the lines of "Thanks fuck for that, I dont care what happens now!"

He was slowly into stride but got it going into the first. He went down the far side but checked slightly where the pick up is on the second time round, through not knowing I guess. Lost him a length or two really. Came off the last and was looking tired. Turny, stopwatch in hand let out a YES!

Then the time come over the tannoy, 27.77.

Weeeeeeeee. He has done grading time on first look, amazing. Not only that but the track will probably be 10 slow too and the wind was into the dogs faces down the back straight. As I said he didnt get away too well either. No real work on him is why he tired late on, and again, more improvement possible there!

Some open racers going round in 27.20 today in preperation for the Pall Mall comp at Oxford next week. Pretty exciting really. Great run!

I sprinted round the other side of the track to give the idiot a pat on the back and to see him all happy!

Brilliant morning.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on March 09, 2009, 01:25:12 PM
weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee


excellent news.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheWhisper on March 09, 2009, 01:25:20 PM
Rookie
That is truly awesome, you must be well chuffed.
Really pleased for you.

When do you find out when Cassie runs next?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 09, 2009, 01:26:02 PM
Rookie
That is truly awesome, you must be well chuffed.
Really pleased for you.

When do you find out when Cassie runs next?

Thanks mate. :)


Should find out tomorrow if she's on Thursdays card.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TightEnd on March 09, 2009, 01:27:58 PM
very good news

so the plan for rodney is now? presumably train him fitter and unleash him in a low grade for a coup?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on March 09, 2009, 01:28:37 PM
Rookie
That is truly awesome, you must be well chuffed.
Really pleased for you.

When do you find out when Cassie runs next?

You need to get to Oxford for her next race mate, would be good to put a face to the name :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 09, 2009, 01:31:25 PM
very good news

so the plan for rodney is now? presumably train him fitter and unleash him in a low grade for a coup?

He needs to have two more trials with 3 dogs before he can race. But we are looking at 3 weeks and he could be on the card. Touchwood no setbacks.



Oh, £300 entry fee for the Derby. Thoughts???   :D


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 09, 2009, 01:31:42 PM
Rookie
That is truly awesome, you must be well chuffed.
Really pleased for you.

When do you find out when Cassie runs next?

You need to get to Oxford for her next race mate, would be good to put a face to the name :)

What Kev said.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: cia260895 on March 09, 2009, 01:45:09 PM
Drive faster mate lol.

Just drove back from Oxford, coming off the Motorway with just 3 miles petrol left in the tank lol.

Anyway. Rodney has stepped up to the plate. And delivered. Today he faced forward! Waheyyyyy. As soon as he did this the words that came out of my mouth were something along the lines of "Thanks fuck for that, I dont care what happens now!"

He was slowly into stride but got it going into the first. He went down the far side but checked slightly where the pick up is on the second time round, through not knowing I guess. Lost him a length or two really. Came off the last and was looking tired. Turny, stopwatch in hand let out a YES!

Then the time come over the tannoy, 27.77.

Weeeeeeeee. He has done grading time on first look, amazing. Not only that but the track will probably be 10 slow too and the wind was into the dogs faces down the back straight. As I said he didnt get away too well either. No real work on him is why he tired late on, and again, more improvement possible there!

Some open racers going round in 27.20 today in preperation for the Pall Mall comp at Oxford next week. Pretty exciting really. Great run!

I sprinted round the other side of the track to give the idiot a pat on the back and to see him all happy!

Brilliant morning.

 :dontask: all he done was use his stopwatch ffs



you should have heaped the praise on rodders wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Wd that doggy


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheWhisper on March 09, 2009, 01:54:25 PM
Rookie
That is truly awesome, you must be well chuffed.
Really pleased for you.

When do you find out when Cassie runs next?

You need to get to Oxford for her next race mate, would be good to put a face to the name :)

What Kev said.

Would love to come.

Be nice to meet you guys and OI OI Cassie


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rod Paradise on March 09, 2009, 02:09:48 PM
very good news

so the plan for rodney is now? presumably train him fitter and unleash him in a low grade for a coup?

He needs to have two more trials with 3 dogs before he can race. But we are looking at 3 weeks and he could be on the card. Touchwood no setbacks.



Oh, £300 entry fee for the Derby. Thoughts???   :D

Staking thread?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 09, 2009, 02:15:31 PM
wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The monster has been unleashed!

2 mins before the trial i said to rooks that its the most nervous i have ever been at any of the trials we have attended.
 we stood there in silence holding our breath as mick wedged rodneys huge frame into the traps and the hare was sent on its way. both our eyes were transfixed on the front of the 4 box both praying not to see rodneys tail through the traps. Then they opened and although not especially quick out of them he was facing the right way. We both had a huge sigh of relief!
He then realised what he was there for and fairly flew past us up the initial straight his long stride and low to the ground style looking good. He cut in at the first bend and kicked some sand up with his back legs as he struggled to keep his footing as he was really shifting. Half way up the back straight he slowed slightly, easing off as if he thought that the hare was stopping but he then realised it wasnt and set off in hot pursuit of it again. He ran a good last two bends and as he came past us up the run in you could see he was tiring slightly though his stride didnt seem to change much.

27.77 is 33 spots inside grading which is over 4 lengths on a track that cannot be faster than normal in both ours and the trainers opinion. Also he run on the worst of the ground as the tractor was due to go round after his trial.2 previous novices had run earlier in the session both first look at the track and both solos, 1 posted 29.23 and the other 28.71. that puts his time into perspective.

2 open race dogs had trials earlier and recorded 27.01 and 27.21 so to be just 6 1/2 lengths behind dogs of that calibre on your first look at the track and first ever 4 bend run is amazing. in fact i can only remember 1 novice breaking 28 seconds in all the trials i have witnessed over the last 6 or 7 weeks.

we dont know his sectional time yet but id guess at maybe 4.05 which gives him a few lengths improvement there and he lost at least 2 lenghts with his far side check.

dont expect any low grade coo on this one guys, he has two more trials to do before he can run and even without any major work natural improvement and experience should see him improve to 27.40 imo so a A4 debut at best probably looks on the card.


The next hurdle next week is seeing how he runs with other dogs, how he handles bends around other dogs etc.

i cant wait for next monday its so exciting!!!!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 09, 2009, 02:16:20 PM
very good news

so the plan for rodney is now? presumably train him fitter and unleash him in a low grade for a coup?

He needs to have two more trials with 3 dogs before he can race. But we are looking at 3 weeks and he could be on the card. Touchwood no setbacks.



Oh, £300 entry fee for the Derby. Thoughts???   :D
to soon this year rooks but next year he will be a perfect age imo


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: LeKnave on March 09, 2009, 03:04:36 PM
oioioioioioioioioioioiiooioioioioioioiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

1time both run on thursday.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 09, 2009, 03:07:01 PM
oioioioioioioioioioioiiooioioioioioioiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

1time both run on thursday.

he got to have2 more trials yet mate


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: LeKnave on March 09, 2009, 03:08:18 PM
oioioioioioioioioioioiiooioioioioioioiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

1time both run on thursday.

he got to have2 more trials yet mate

ahhh i see.  we'll defo be making a roadtrip when they're both running.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 09, 2009, 03:13:05 PM
oioioioioioioioioioioiiooioioioioioioiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

1time both run on thursday.

he got to have2 more trials yet mate

ahhh i see.  we'll defo be making a roadtrip when they're both running.

hopefully gona try and arrange them both to run on a saturday night card in a few weeks all being well then maybe have a little blonde party in one of the exec boxes, they arent that expensive to hire and would be a great laugh


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 10, 2009, 03:23:30 PM
Rodneys sectional was 3.98. Not bad considering seemingly slow away.

It was 20 slow yesterday meaning he did a 27.57!!!

Cassie not out this Thursday or Friday, hopefully Saturday. Will find out Thursday.

Rodney in 3 dog trial next Monday. GOOGOGO


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on March 10, 2009, 06:44:23 PM
LOL 27.57 checking up and running green as grass !!


weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 11, 2009, 02:50:47 PM
Cassies out on Saturday! Weeeeeeeeeee.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 11, 2009, 02:51:02 PM
Trap 1 in an A9 :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: cia260895 on March 11, 2009, 02:56:01 PM
gogogogogo

gl 1st win of many me thinks


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 11, 2009, 02:56:48 PM
go go cassie led first won well! one time


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: LeKnave on March 11, 2009, 06:13:30 PM
Cooooooooooooooooooooo


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Ismene on March 11, 2009, 08:17:35 PM
Sigh, muggins is working


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: GlasgowBandit on March 11, 2009, 08:38:57 PM
Night race?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 12, 2009, 01:10:17 AM
Night race?

yes sat night prob roughly same time


exciting few days with cassie running sat then rodney in a 3 dog trial monday


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 12, 2009, 12:17:51 PM
cassies race this saturday

http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?r=2588932


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TightEnd on March 12, 2009, 12:30:14 PM
How are trap numbers decided?

Do the trainers request them for their dogs?  eg does he say "my runner is a railer, so T 1 or 2 please?"

or is it a random draw?


p.s I quite fancy her for this race, looks set up well for her. (famous last words)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: gatso on March 12, 2009, 12:31:01 PM
cassies race this saturday

http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?r=2588932

race looks made for cassie going by those limited stats, should open as favourite I'd guess. hopefully the 2 dog is slow out of the traps


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 12, 2009, 01:05:52 PM
hopefully the card will be on the racing post site at some point today, thats a more accurate guide as will show recent trials for the dogs.

all the dogs in the race are young thus all unexposed and any of them may have all sorts of improvement in their locker.

i actually think its a tougher race than last week, there are a couple of downgraded dogs in the race and i expect trap 5 will open favourite though obv cassie will be fav come the off lol.

that said no excuses for cassie, she has her draw and mick also has the 2 dog and is pretty confident casssie will lead that to the bend.



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 12, 2009, 01:10:46 PM
How are trap numbers decided?

Do the trainers request them for their dogs?  eg does he say "my runner is a railer, so T 1 or 2 please?"

or is it a random draw?


p.s I quite fancy her for this race, looks set up well for her. (famous last words)

a trainer can request his dog to be seeded rails,middle or wide but this has to be agreed by the racing manager at the track the dog runs at.

the draw is only random in an "open" race but still the seeding of railsm middle or wide are adhered to.
in "graded" races it is the job of the racing manager to construct thee race. he also wants to construct a trouble free race as possible so will fit dogs into traps taking into account their style of running.

predominantly railers are in t1 and t2, middle runners t3 and t4 with wides in t5 or t6.  obviously if a race has more than 2 types of runner then it overspills into the adjacent traps. for example u may have a race made up of 3 railers in traps 1,2 and 3 and 3 wides in 4,5 and 6


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: GlasgowBandit on March 12, 2009, 11:10:21 PM
I am thinking T4 is some sort of Irish coup?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 13, 2009, 01:09:26 AM
I am thinking T4 is some sort of Irish coup?


no just bought recently at the many irish sales. irish times nothing special


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: scotty2hatty on March 13, 2009, 11:49:14 PM
Just looked at the card. Cassie to beat T6 please.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 14, 2009, 03:46:26 AM
Seen the form is up on racing post website now.

She has a chance IMO. The two dog has been in 3 and 4 and generally looks like a middle seed. Last time in trials in the 2 box he moved off and has made a habit of it before by the looks. Hopefully he can pace up and cause some havoc on the outside and give Cassie a clear run on the rails. Then she can pick any of em up and carry them to the line :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 14, 2009, 12:11:43 PM
http://www.racingpost.com/greyhounds/card.sd#resultDay=2009-03-14&raceId=944469


one time cassie my baby!

looks a tougher race than last week to me with alot more unexposed dogs, but that said go round the first clear then stick to the rails like glue and pick em up 1 by 1 oi oi!



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on March 14, 2009, 12:14:15 PM

Good Luck Cassie!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on March 14, 2009, 02:49:57 PM
will be in attendance ... :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheWhisper on March 14, 2009, 02:54:49 PM
Good luck tonight, can't make it along myself.
Catch you all next time


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: GlasgowBandit on March 14, 2009, 05:43:59 PM
1 beat 4 to beat 6 in any order please.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Ismene on March 14, 2009, 05:53:15 PM
I am so incredibly jealous. I wish i could be there tonight and am sending as many good vibes from Feltham as possible.


I'm almost distraught at the thought of missing Rooks sprinting to say hello at the end of the race - it'll be special - especially as Rooks is currently aching from his last exertion!

GL everyone who backs her tonight - I'll be having a cheeky punt from afar!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheWhisper on March 14, 2009, 06:32:53 PM


especially as Rooks is currently aching from his last exertion!



 :)up


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheWhisper on March 14, 2009, 07:43:36 PM
Cassie currently 6/4 fav


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: KarmaDope on March 14, 2009, 07:47:24 PM
4th. Slow out and shoved out at 1st turn. Too much to do from there!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: ChipRich on March 14, 2009, 07:49:49 PM
4th. Slow out and shoved out at 1st turn. Too much to do from there!

sighhh, tried watchin on gg.com. But the links tez and kept pausing, and did same on the replay.

gg.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Horneris on March 14, 2009, 07:51:32 PM
norrrrrrrrr, GG.

Maybe next time!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 14, 2009, 11:04:19 PM


especially as Rooks is currently aching from his last exertion!



 :)up

rotflmfao

Yeah, just got back. Opened 6/4, such a horrid price, just because they are scared. Then went 7/4 so I got the money on and they pushed into 6/4 again.

She was slow away and the two dog decided to stop infront of her at the first. It was a long way back from there and she ran well getting checked at the 4th bend when trying to get into contention, she ran on for 4th in the end and only lost about 5 lengths.

She is crying out for longer distance but will be kept in this grade for the next few races I think.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: cia260895 on March 15, 2009, 01:07:04 PM
grrrrrrrr ul

next time...........

how come i couldnt see results anywhere in the sunday papers?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Karabiner on March 15, 2009, 01:41:30 PM
Unlucky Rooks, it's a pity she keeps finding touble in running as she appeared to me to have a decent chance.

Out of interest where was she at the pickup ?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 15, 2009, 05:45:37 PM
Unlucky Rooks, it's a pity she keeps finding touble in running as she appeared to me to have a decent chance.

Out of interest where was she at the pickup ?

She was infront by the 5th bend.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on March 16, 2009, 12:04:15 PM
GL Rodders ... his first 3 dog trail should be about now.


pleeeeeeeeeease run like the wind.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: cia260895 on March 16, 2009, 12:10:01 PM
GL Rodders ... his first 3 dog trail should be about now.


pleeeeeeeeeease run like the wind.

glglglg


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheWhisper on March 16, 2009, 01:00:37 PM
Good luck today Rodney, not too far


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Dubai on March 16, 2009, 04:46:38 PM
Someone text Rookie pls, awaiting my Monday update


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Ismene on March 16, 2009, 04:57:13 PM
I think it will be a late update....


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: GlasgowBandit on March 16, 2009, 05:00:59 PM
I think it will be a late update....

Elaborate.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Horneris on March 16, 2009, 05:07:32 PM
Hes at Swindon dogs, landing coups with Turny.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 16, 2009, 06:59:36 PM
Well it was a bad day really.

Rodney expected to do better than his 27.57 time last week ended up going almost 3 lengths slower. He popped out infront of the 5 dog in the trial, but as expected the 1 dog lead. Then the 5 dog paced outside him and tried to cut Rodney off at the bend. This however never happened, he just bounced off Rodney!

Rodney went round 2nd and we expected him to now take it up, he made up ground on the 1 round the far side and went outside round the final bend. But for whatever reason he just never managed to get up and past him. I think he lost by not even half a length in the end.

He looked a bit unfit coming off the last from what me and turny made of it. We went round to see Mick after and he was upset. The time was 27.90ish, which will probably be 10 slow making it 27.80.

Mick said that he didnt think Rodney was keen enough, and that he thought it was abig game. I was a bit upset at this as obv if a dog is dodgy he wont be allowed to race. However, not once did he turn to look anywhere but at the hare. I personally feel this was an excuse. When we asked what he was going to do to get Rodney keen he said he has a pet rabbit that he can watch run around (not harm it!), just to get him on his toes and excited. And that he would give him a couple of gallops with a squeaky toy. This is all good. But I will be ringing him at least 3 times this week to keep on his back. I dont care if we land no coups on Rodney. I just want him at the top of his game and not just given one walk a day and that is all.

Next week another trial, which will be his last hopefully. Lets hope he can show some improvement on running with other dogs.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TightEnd on March 16, 2009, 07:04:28 PM
what is the normal training regime of a dog in training then?

surely not one walk a day?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on March 16, 2009, 07:31:43 PM

I dont care if we land no coups on Rodney. I just want him at the top of his game and not just given one walk a day and that is all.

Nice one.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 16, 2009, 07:51:46 PM
not the greatest day but certainly not the worst.

me and rooks done our dough at swindon but hey ho never mind tomorrows another day.

as for the boy rodney, i must admit i was a little disappointed today with him but thats dog racing full of highs and lows.Pluses to take from today was the way he threw the 5 dog out the way at the first turn as it tried to cut him off (no mean feat either as the 5 dog isnt much smaller than him). going down the far side i was expecting him to pick the 1 dog up by the 3rd bend or at least off the final bend but he took an eternity to get there failing by roughly a neck.
the time wasn't an improvement on last week which was hoped but he didnt turn round in the boxes and has now had experience of running with other dogs.

i was a little disappointed to hear micks analysis of things after the race questioning rodneys keeness, i would never dream of questioning micks views but i have watched greyhounds for many years and had a much better view of rodney up the run in than he did and am quite happy that rodney kept straight the whole way up the run in and that imo he just looked a little tired and unfit.

hopefully after a good weeks combination of work and rest rodney can get back going the right way showing the promise he showed last week. at the end of the day hes ran 2 trials and easily graded both times so all good.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheWhisper on March 17, 2009, 06:52:04 AM
It's very early days for Rodney, plenty of time for him to get the hang of it.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: boldie on March 17, 2009, 07:59:43 AM
Blah...the old non-trier trick. They'll just wait untill he's an 8-1 shot and he'll bolt up when they lump on proper ;)

Plenty time for him to learn, might just need a little confidence booster..1 win could be all it takes.



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Dubai on March 17, 2009, 02:01:35 PM
Nothing wrong with lobbing round in trials mate, just get Mick to give him a "live one" before his first race and you will have a nicely graded dog


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 17, 2009, 02:18:31 PM
Just got off the phone. 3.96 sectional, 27.90 time. Going was normal.



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 18, 2009, 12:11:21 AM
looking deeper into his trial i noticed that the trap 1 had been running a3 prior to injury and was in fact a fairly strong bitch and although she obv needed the run it may explain why rods struggled a wee bit to get to her even though the time wasnt fantastic.




attention back on cassie next, hopefully friday or saturday and i think she may be ready to win


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: RoyCropper on March 18, 2009, 02:06:45 AM
Give Billy's a ring boys and get some 200/1 about Rodney for next years Springbok.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Royal Flush on March 18, 2009, 06:47:53 AM
Give Billy's a ring boys and get some 200/1 about Rodney for next years Springbok.

Don't chase.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 18, 2009, 09:26:56 PM
Big night ahead for Saturday. Cassie is running in an A9 again from the red box.

Better news, Rodney is trialling before racing on Saturday! Looking forward to it :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on March 18, 2009, 09:30:30 PM
FML ... need to win lotto tonight !


Saturday is going to be a loooooooooooooooong day


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 19, 2009, 10:18:05 AM
FML ... need to win lotto tonight !


Saturday is going to be a loooooooooooooooong day

did u win?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on March 19, 2009, 10:19:30 AM
Did i fk :(


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 19, 2009, 02:29:05 PM
cassies race saturday

http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?r=2592819


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: KarmaDope on March 19, 2009, 03:38:10 PM
cassies race saturday

http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?r=2592819

Looks like a good race. Only part of all that I understand is the timings - 2 dog looks slow out most of the time and the 5+6 dogs are slower than Cassie was in her last race when she was checked 2-3 times. I'm thinking if she gets out ahead of the 2 and is up with the 3 at the 1st corner then the race is hers.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Dubai on March 19, 2009, 04:10:34 PM
She will win Saturday from that draw


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheWhisper on March 19, 2009, 04:51:44 PM
Depends on the newcomer


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Bigfella on March 19, 2009, 08:53:22 PM
gl Saturday

2 and 5 look like they've been around a few times and unlikely to improve. 6 has the early to lead but runs wide. 3 beat you last time out but if you can do a better sectional (and it looks like she's well capable of that) then you can get first run at the 6 off the 2nd bend. 1-6-3 tricast FTW.

Come on the Hawk!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 20, 2009, 05:45:44 PM
http://www.racingpost.com/greyhounds/card.sd#resultDay=2009-03-21&raceId=945923

Race is on racingpost now. Looks definitely like a race she should be winning!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on March 20, 2009, 06:02:25 PM
Will be there for the trial and Cassies race ...


WOULD BE NICE TO SEE A FEW MORE BLONDES AT THE TRACK !!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 20, 2009, 06:08:42 PM
Will be there for the trial and Cassies race ...


WOULD BE NICE TO SEE A FEW MORE BLONDES AT THE TRACK !!

5.30pm meet up mug for dinner

the longwall (beafeater)Garsington Rd, Oxford Business Park, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 2JT
 
 


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 20, 2009, 06:37:41 PM
Before 5.30 i think, want to get there for 6.30 for Rodneys trial.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Ismene on March 20, 2009, 10:39:41 PM
GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR still working weekends


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: bolt pp on March 21, 2009, 11:24:20 AM
Ling here:

it's like waiting for uni results all over again...

such an epic brag, mbsfn to finish secondary school

fyp

n1 on the dogs mate, up, running and starting to buzz, ship.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 21, 2009, 02:31:40 PM
Letsssssssss gogogogogogooggogooooooooooooo


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: action man on March 21, 2009, 02:42:49 PM
love this formline for the 4 dog


02Feb  Oxfrd 450m [4] 4.63    Solo Green 29.34 N  T 29.34


looks a match between cassie and the white.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 21, 2009, 06:37:53 PM
at track now. She's been withdrawn from race lame. Just fuck my life.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Robert HM on March 21, 2009, 06:44:33 PM
 :(


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Royal Flush on March 21, 2009, 06:49:22 PM
at track now. She's been withdrawn from race lame. Just fuck my life.

norrrr


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: cia260895 on March 21, 2009, 06:52:08 PM
at track now. She's been withdrawn from race lame. Just fuck my life.

norrrr

ul m8 chin up.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 21, 2009, 07:12:53 PM
Absolutely fuming tbh. Rodney has just lightened the mood a bit. Fell out, ran a dodgy first bendbut found his feet off the 2nd. Made up about 5 lengths down far side and saw a gap inside theother two and pushed his self through. Ran all way to pick up. 27.65 time. Much improvement still to be had IMO.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Horneris on March 21, 2009, 07:16:56 PM
Sigh. UL at Cassie, hope she gets well soon.

gogogogo Rodders!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: LeKnave on March 21, 2009, 07:22:17 PM
norrrrrrrrrr


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 21, 2009, 09:45:32 PM
Ok, home now. Turns out Cassie had a thorn in her foot! The Vet took it out and she just needs her foot in salt water the next couple days. Then Monday week she will get a trial, which is a must for any dog reported lame. Then hopefully she can be back on track asap.

Rodneys run has made me happy tonight, he never had a thing on his mind apart from the hare. Really pleased. He should hopefully have his first race in the next 10 days and maybe a coo can be landed?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on March 21, 2009, 10:56:22 PM
What a fkin downer with Cassie not running ..  Never seen Rooks so downhearted, even when he busts deep to an outdraw !!


Rodders looked every inch the racing dog tonight, the way he mopped up the 2 dogs in front of him was bloody impressive.


Glad i was there to see that.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 22, 2009, 09:10:43 AM
another ride for rooks in the rollercoaster of what is dog ownership!

these great animals aren't machines and just like humans pick up a variety of injurys at the most awkward of times.luckily cassies injury isnt to serious and after a couple of days treatment should be sound again.
she should, touch wood be back on the card in a fortnight after a trial next monday, another set back for the bitch who is no longer deemed a pup at the end of the month.

luckily for those in attendance and after the staduim announcer continually giving us the rub down over the tannoy regards cassie being a non runner it was rodneys turn to try and lighten the mood.
looking alot better on his way to the traps than last week, he was alert and on his toes.
For a few moments after the traps opened i thought the whole night was gona be a total disaster, both trap 1 (which was expected) and trap 6 (a stayer) led him out the traps as rodney was slow to get into his stride. passing us at the winning line with a circuit to go rod was a clear 2 lengths down detached from the 6 dog and another length or so behind the trap 1 dog.
going into the first bend rodney seemed to be a little clumsy maybe losing sight of the hare and wondering where to go. off of the crown of the 2nd bend rod decided it was time, rooks was to be dejected no more. he kicked into turbo starting 3 lengths down on the other 2 dogs he made up that ground between the 2nd and 3rd bends and entering the 3rd bend he was almost level.
That is when the hold your breath time began, approaching the turn going decidingly faster than the other 2 dogs with both turning into him as the natural racing line dictated the other 2 dogs to do so.what would rodney do? would he slow up and check allowing the other 2 dogs to take his line thus undoing all his good work down the back straight? or would he be big and strong and hold his position and push the other 2 dogs out wider and go through with his effort?

there was no doubt! not in my mind anyway. i have seen this monster grow up, i have seen him knock 16 stone men over when he was just 9 months old taking them clean off there feet! 2 30kilo greyhounds werent gona stop him thats for sure.

showing excellent track craft he darted for the ever closing gap on the inside and without changing stride eased both dogs out of the way.

it was all over! railling nicely round the last 2 turns rodney straightened up into the final straight some 3 lengths clear and by the winning line that had been extended to 5. he looked much fitter and stronger up the run in and was well clear at the pick up as well.

thank fuck for that! the night wasnt a total disaster rodney saves the day!

the time of 27.65 wasn't to bad and considering he fell out and had to do it the hard way was very pleasing. his trapping will improve as will his early pace and the questions regarding his keeness were answered so all is good.

he should make his debut next week at a guess in a4 or a5, 2 grades in my opinion he will be leaving behind fairly quickly.

upon cassies return in a couple of weeks time they both could be running on the same card now that would be awesome!!!!!!!!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: totalise on March 22, 2009, 04:04:46 PM
great stuff chaps

what are the long term hopes for both the dogs? Rodney sounds like it could be an immense beast. Could it scoop the lot?  How far do you expect either of them to go? and will you use them at some point to breed together to get another legion of track warriors?

edit: cant remember if they are blood related and how that impacts breeding, heh



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on March 22, 2009, 04:31:49 PM
great stuff chaps

what are the long term hopes for both the dogs? Rodney sounds like it could be an immense beast. Could it scoop the lot?  How far do you expect either of them to go? and will you use them at some point to breed together to get another legion of track warriors?

edit: cant remember if they are blood related and how that impacts breeding, heh



Hasnt done the Royal family much harm ;)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 22, 2009, 11:21:00 PM
great stuff chaps

what are the long term hopes for both the dogs? Rodney sounds like it could be an immense beast. Could it scoop the lot?  How far do you expect either of them to go? and will you use them at some point to breed together to get another legion of track warriors?

edit: cant remember if they are blood related and how that impacts breeding, heh



rodney could still be anything, a number of the litter are improving into decent class with one of his brothers top class. they all seem to lack a little early so could be awesome when stepped upto 6 bends as they get older. if rodney can improve over the next 3 months to around 27secs then that will see him into top grade and an open racer over 6 bends, but who knows.
cassie will hopefully improve over 4 bends and be a better grade over 6 bends.

would hope to breed them at a later date that was always the plan, cassie is very well bred and it isnt so important for her to be top class though obviously the higher she can climb the better.
rodney on the other hand has to become an open racer minimum, although also well bred and from a good litter dogs tend to have to perform better on the track to be of any worth at stud.
rodney has potential but it all depends how much improvement he can make over the next few months.hes still only 22 months old so fingers crossed



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: bolt pp on March 23, 2009, 01:51:45 PM
fckin sick


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 26, 2009, 09:39:27 PM
Spoke to Mick earlier.

Rodney should be out next Thursday, we will have to see. He has had a gallop this week and will get one at the weekend. Apparently he got a bit over aggresive with the bitch he is in with and gave her a little nip, oops. Nothing major thankfully!

Cassie is trialling on Monday. Over 6 bends rather than 4. She will then be good to go back over either distance the following week. :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: gatso on March 26, 2009, 09:49:46 PM
does cassie have to do anything particular in the trial to be allowed back racing or just show she's not still lame?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on March 26, 2009, 09:54:35 PM
Good luck Cassie on Monday !!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 30, 2009, 10:31:24 AM
at trck now. For anyone who wants to see who she is up against today the dogs names are... Dogged bert and ballysally magic. I doubt we will see her best today as I'm unsure of the work she's been given since her last run. Haven't spoke to Mick yet and doubt I will beforeher trial as she is in trial 1.

Gogogogogo


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rod Paradise on March 30, 2009, 10:53:43 AM
GL Cassie.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: cia260895 on March 30, 2009, 12:04:27 PM
GLGLGLGLGLGL

GOGOOGOGOGOGO


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 30, 2009, 12:17:23 PM
Just got back.

She fell out the traps and turned behind both dogs about a length and a half behind them. Coming off the bend she railed well and went inside and was infront at the line first time round. She went into the third half a length infront of the 4 with the 6 dog pretty much out the race already. Down the far side she pulled away a length clear, neither dog was stopping though. She railed well round the last and had it won by the time they came off the bend, 2 lengths clear. She won by about 2 and a half lengths I think and I was very pleased.

Time got announced... My thoughts before the race were that if she does under 38 seconds depending on the amount of preperation she has had I would be pleased. I found out she had had only a couple of gallops since her last run 2 weeks ago, so when 37.98 was announced I was very happy.

S3's round there are being won in about 37.75 at the mo, so hopefully she will be able to find some time over the longer when she gets worked a bit more. Not sure on the plan at the mo, havent spoken to Mick properly yet, will do that tomorrow. Hope to find out when Rodney is running tomorrow too.

:)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheWhisper on March 30, 2009, 12:28:58 PM
Thats a great time Rookie, it is nice to see that she will as thought make a good stayer.
Will you run her over the distance or revert back to 4 bends for her next race?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: cia260895 on March 30, 2009, 12:35:29 PM
 ;applause; ;applause; :)up ;D


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 30, 2009, 06:49:47 PM
Thats a great time Rookie, it is nice to see that she will as thought make a good stayer.
Will you run her over the distance or revert back to 4 bends for her next race?



not sure yet but at least the trial has gave her options at both distances.

personally id like to see her over 4 bends for a little while yet


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: RoyCropper on March 31, 2009, 01:23:24 AM
Rodney's brother Barefoot Bolt went mad in the first round of the easter cup at shelbourne on saturday.
You would be hard pressed to find a more promising dog for major 550m-600m races than him in Ireland or UK at present.
If Rodney is anywhere near his pace then its happy days.
Gl.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 31, 2009, 01:28:24 AM
Rodney's brother Barefoot Bolt went mad in the first round of the easter cup at shelbourne on saturday.
You would be hard pressed to find a more promising dog for major 550m-600m races than him in Ireland or UK at present.
If Rodney is anywhere near his pace then its happy days.
Gl.

yes have been following his progress closely. he will be something special over 6 bends thats for sure


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 31, 2009, 01:43:26 PM
Rodney is out in an A5 on Thursday :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on March 31, 2009, 01:52:05 PM
Rodney is out in an A5 on Thursday :)

Thursday evening ?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 31, 2009, 01:53:31 PM
Rodney is out in an A5 on Thursday :)

Thursday evening ?


der yes lol


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on March 31, 2009, 01:56:10 PM
Marv ... see ya there :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 31, 2009, 02:04:17 PM
Marv ... see ya there :)

for the unleashing of the monster!!!!!!!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on March 31, 2009, 02:05:13 PM
Marv ... see ya there :)

for the unleashing of the monster!!!!!!!


No, I have had my zip fixed.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on March 31, 2009, 02:13:41 PM
You will be coming to the Blonde outing when my woof's run, and thats an order.

We have a deal.

In poker card parlance, my Poker Tourneys go like this.

A8, 500 yards. 33/1, drifted to 66/1.

Msd brk, slowly away, lkd pace, bmpd 1st, ran wide, led nr line, fell over. 6th.

Would benefit from a drop in grade.



although we never see you tony for cassies debut a few weeks ago it would be great if you could be there for rodneys on thursday night as he is the title of this great thread. how about it?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 31, 2009, 09:26:12 PM
http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?r=2599114


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on March 31, 2009, 11:08:40 PM
You will be coming to the Blonde outing when my woof's run, and thats an order.

We have a deal.

In poker card parlance, my Poker Tourneys go like this.

A8, 500 yards. 33/1, drifted to 66/1.

Msd brk, slowly away, lkd pace, bmpd 1st, ran wide, led nr line, fell over. 6th.

Would benefit from a drop in grade.



although we never see you tony for cassies debut a few weeks ago it would be great if you could be there for rodneys on thursday night as he is the title of this great thread. how about it?

I'm afraid I'm working for Sky on Thursday.

I'll be there when I can, for sure.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on April 01, 2009, 03:52:38 PM
http://www.racingpost.com/greyhounds/card.sd#resultDay=2009-04-02&raceId=948401


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: RoyCropper on April 01, 2009, 05:25:46 PM
If you get a clear he should win, but it is a big if.
Think could be trouble, looks like 2 and 3 will turn right and 5 may edge left.
Maybe if he is slowish away again as in trials it may do him a favour and he can get a run at the bend.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on April 01, 2009, 05:27:58 PM
If you get a clear he should win, but it is a big if.
Think could be trouble, looks like 2 and 3 will turn right and 5 may edge left.
Maybe if he is slowish away again as in trials it may do him a favour and he can get a run at the bend.

My thoughts exactly. Clear = Win. But clear looks pretty unpossible.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on April 01, 2009, 10:36:18 PM
Just been told that Cassie is running on Sunday in an A9 that she should win! This will be on in the betting shops too as its a BAGS meeting :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: cia260895 on April 01, 2009, 10:41:09 PM
Just been told that Cassie is running on Sunday in an A9 that she should win! This will be on in the betting shops too as its a BAGS meeting :)

gogogogog glglglglglgl   ;goodluck;

where ?:dontask:


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on April 02, 2009, 01:29:56 AM
What do you mean where?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on April 02, 2009, 03:51:37 AM
Just been told that Cassie is running on Sunday in an A9 that she should win! This will be on in the betting shops too as its a BAGS meeting :)

Good Luck to the Bitch.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on April 02, 2009, 03:52:51 AM
Just been told that Cassie is running on Sunday in an A9 that she should win! This will be on in the betting shops too as its a BAGS meeting :)

gogogogog glglglglglgl   ;goodluck;

where ?:dontask:

She's currently a Grader, so for now, always runs at the same track.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheWhisper on April 02, 2009, 09:36:55 AM
Last race of the day, that is just rubbish for a novice


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on April 02, 2009, 11:51:12 AM
Last race of the day, that is just rubbish for a novice

Also means the bookies will either have our bollocks by the time Rodders races, or we are lumping the profit on :D


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on April 02, 2009, 11:52:51 AM
I will be late anyway .... wont be leaving Portsmouth till around 6.30.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: cia260895 on April 02, 2009, 02:50:11 PM
Just been told that Cassie is running on Sunday in an A9 that she should win! This will be on in the betting shops too as its a BAGS meeting :)

gogogogog glglglglglgl   ;goodluck;

where ?:dontask:

She's currently a Grader, so for now, always runs at the same track.

right gotcha have learnt something new today  ;karabiner;

glglglgl at Oxford  ;D


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on April 02, 2009, 05:48:04 PM
Last race of the day, that is just rubbish for a novice

Yeah, kinda. But shouldn't affect him anyway, he's a dumb dog.

I am leaving about 7ish, getting to Oxford Beefeater for about 8, having a lovely steak then getting to the track for the 9.35.

My betting will be as follows..

9.35 T6
9.50 T3
10.05 T6

And then Rodney.

:)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: scotty2hatty on April 02, 2009, 06:38:19 PM
My betting will be as follows..

9.35 T6
9.50 T3
10.05 T6

9.35 - T6
9.50 - T3
10.05 - T1

Bet of the Night: 9.05 - T6 Broadacres Mo


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on April 02, 2009, 07:12:33 PM
Lets gogogogoog..

PS, lay of the night, T6 9.05 :D


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: gatso on April 02, 2009, 07:19:45 PM
Last race of the day, that is just rubbish for a novice

why is that?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheWhisper on April 02, 2009, 08:01:13 PM
The whole racing scene will be alien to Rodney.
He will be taken to the track and kennelled early, in a kennel he doesn't know, I guess about 6.30 where he will remain untill gone 10.0.
Sometimes dogs can fret if left for too long, luckily from what Rookie has said he will be ok.

Best of luck tonight, unleash the monster OI OI


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: gatso on April 02, 2009, 08:04:03 PM
I see. cheers

gogogo rodders


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on April 02, 2009, 10:00:51 PM
brag: tipped up two from two on this thread.
Beat: missed prices so didn't get on.

Brag : will get on 6 in next regardless.
Beat : will lose


Congrats to jones who has no doubt followed My tips and got the lot


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on April 02, 2009, 10:09:02 PM
 was right


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: scotty2hatty on April 02, 2009, 10:19:53 PM
My betting will be as follows..

9.35 T6
9.50 T3
10.05 T6

9.35 - T6 1st
9.50 - T3 1st
10.05 - T1 2nd

9.05 - T6 Broadacres Mo 4th

boke


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheWhisper on April 02, 2009, 10:21:48 PM
OI OI

Well done Rodney


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: cia260895 on April 02, 2009, 10:24:16 PM
OI OI

Well done Rodney

what what what?????????????????


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Ginger on April 02, 2009, 10:24:22 PM
Just received a call from Kev...


Well done Rodney on WINNING your race!!!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: scotty2hatty on April 02, 2009, 10:24:51 PM
oioioioiioiiioiiiiiiiiooioioioioioiiooio


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: cia260895 on April 02, 2009, 10:26:06 PM
Get in there wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Laxie on April 02, 2009, 10:26:36 PM
WELL DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: scotty2hatty on April 02, 2009, 10:29:04 PM
SP 2/1

Price it open on track Rookie?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: LeKnave on April 02, 2009, 10:33:20 PM
oioiiiiiiiiiii

(http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll258/leknave/rodney1.jpg)

(http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll258/leknave/rodney3.jpg)

(http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll258/leknave/rodney2.jpg)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Wardonkey on April 02, 2009, 10:35:07 PM
Well done Rodders!  ;first;


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: cia260895 on April 02, 2009, 11:00:05 PM
Chuffed for ya rooks makes it worth while eh?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: RoyCropper on April 02, 2009, 11:25:03 PM
Great night, enjoy it, loads to look forward to with the dog.
Ps. You got to sort out the rent a mob in the photo. Wtf are they all. Proper mottley bunch of freeloaders and the saddest bunch
of stone washed jeans I seen since going the footie in the 80's. Buy some decent clobber with the winnings.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TightEnd on April 02, 2009, 11:26:11 PM
great news well done

looking forward to the race report!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: celtic on April 02, 2009, 11:36:55 PM
great news well done

looking forward to the race report!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: steeveg on April 02, 2009, 11:51:22 PM
great news well done

looking forward to the race report!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on April 02, 2009, 11:59:59 PM
Hahaha, OIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII OIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII

Such a good night.

Will give a report tomorrow, as for now, im back on the grind :)

Thanks for the congrats ppl. Such a proud moment, but i'll put that in the post tomorrow.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: amcgrath1uk on April 03, 2009, 12:00:38 AM


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: ChipRich on April 03, 2009, 12:01:55 AM
oioiiiiiiiiii, n1 rooks.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: action man on April 03, 2009, 12:02:48 AM
Great night, enjoy it, loads to look forward to with the dog.
Ps. You got to sort out the rent a mob in the photo. Wtf are they all. Proper mottley bunch of freeloaders and the saddest bunch
of stone washed jeans I seen since going the footie in the 80's. Buy some decent clobber with the winnings.

pmsl. 

Rooks proud as punch at the mo.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: thetank on April 03, 2009, 12:04:16 AM

Ship ship ship!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on April 03, 2009, 12:54:44 AM
Blimey ... what a bloody race !! 

OI OI OI Rodders, amazing scenes at Oxford :D


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: bolt pp on April 03, 2009, 01:45:12 PM
fml nobody put me in on the coup!! tossers ::)

and to think i was gonna come on here yesterday and tip you up A 33-1 shot that finshed in the toilet, wish i had now!!!! ;D

seriously though, n1!!!!!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Geo the Sarge on April 03, 2009, 01:50:37 PM
Absolutely made up for you Rooks

WP Rodney


Geo


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on April 05, 2009, 12:02:04 PM
Good luck Cassie today, running from Trap 1 in the 3.53 at Oxford.


I wont be there today, going to save the petrol money and watch the race in the bookies.


GO GO GO GO GO


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: action man on April 05, 2009, 12:09:48 PM
Good luck Cassie today, running from Trap 1 in the 3.53 at Oxford.


I wont be there today, going to save the petrol money and have some degen lucky 15's and union jacks which all dip.


GO GO GO GO GO


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: action man on April 05, 2009, 12:11:13 PM
oioiiiiiiiiiii

(http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll258/leknave/rodney1.jpg)

(http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll258/leknave/rodney3.jpg)

(http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll258/leknave/rodney2.jpg)


the mystery of kev's size changing jacket, check out his jacket between all the pics. Strange


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on April 05, 2009, 12:15:08 PM
Looks the same to me  ??


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: ripple11 on April 05, 2009, 12:24:42 PM
Good luck Cassie today, running from Trap 1 in the 3.53 at Oxford.


I wont be there today, going to save the petrol money and watch the race in the bookies.


GO GO GO GO GO

 ;goodluck; ;goodluck;.........chances today?......a lucky fiver or the mortgage??


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on April 05, 2009, 12:29:31 PM
I doubt you will get any sort of price ... the bookies shit their pants when ever a "Rookie" races ... cos they know there will be a lump going on.

Might get a bit of value though... turny is in Wales and most money will be going on OFF track, so hopefully the on track bookies grow a pair and give her a decent price.




Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: GlasgowBandit on April 05, 2009, 12:33:23 PM
Good luck Cassie today, running from Trap 1 in the 3.53 at Oxford.


I wont be there today, going to save the petrol money and watch the race in the bookies.


GO GO GO GO GO

 ;goodluck; ;goodluck;.........chances today?......a lucky fiver or the mortgage??

I like Cassie's chances today, I think she could lead get a good sit ib behind the 2 dog to the first and as long as she rails like Rookie knows she can then there is no reason why her finish won't see her get there.  I think the 4 could be the danger though. 

Racing post forecast Cassie to go off at 4/1 somehow I don't see that price lasting long :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on April 05, 2009, 12:34:42 PM
Good luck Cassie today, running from Trap 1 in the 3.53 at Oxford.


I wont be there today, going to save the petrol money and watch the race in the bookies.


GO GO GO GO GO

 ;goodluck; ;goodluck;.........chances today?......a lucky fiver or the mortgage??

I like Cassie's chances today, I think she could lead get a good sit ib behind the 2 dog to the first and as long as she rails like Rookie knows she can then there is no reason why her finish won't see her get there.  I think the 4 could be the danger though. 

Racing post forecast Cassie to go off at 4/1 somehow I don't see that price lasting long :)

She has never trapped properly yet .... if she does she wins by 5 lengths.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: GlasgowBandit on April 05, 2009, 12:41:43 PM
Good luck Cassie today, running from Trap 1 in the 3.53 at Oxford.


I wont be there today, going to save the petrol money and watch the race in the bookies.


GO GO GO GO GO

 ;goodluck; ;goodluck;.........chances today?......a lucky fiver or the mortgage??

I like Cassie's chances today, I think she could lead get a good sit ib behind the 2 dog to the first and as long as she rails like Rookie knows she can then there is no reason why her finish won't see her get there.  I think the 4 could be the danger though. 

Racing post forecast Cassie to go off at 4/1 somehow I don't see that price lasting long :)

She has never trapped properly yet .... if she does she wins by 5 lengths.

Penny has to drop sometime.  I think trapping is one of those things a dog gets better with as they get the experience they start to anticipate the hare.

I think I may have confushed you with my post though, I don't think she will lead, lol well not with her previous record at the traps.  I was actuall looking at the 2 dogs times thinking i was looking at Cassies, I went back to change my post obviously i never took out the word lead.  Oops.  I do think if she at least comes out on terms and rails then she can win this one.

If she opens 4/1 I think I'll have my ma's car on her.  Logbook loans FTMFW!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: scotty2hatty on April 05, 2009, 01:58:25 PM
Racing Post sum her up well you think?

"Stayer in the making can challenge run-in"


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: scotty2hatty on April 05, 2009, 02:01:54 PM
4-6-1


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on April 05, 2009, 02:05:12 PM
It'll either be Cassie or the 3 dog that wins this.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on April 05, 2009, 04:06:18 PM
Disaster :(


Fell out, stumbled and never got in the race.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: GlasgowBandit on April 05, 2009, 04:07:40 PM
Sigh.  She fell out the boxes, found trouble at the 2nd was staying on though but damage already done and she finished 6/6.

Just sort of typified my day, I busted the Stanley early doors and then I do Cassie to win.  Also had T1-T4, T4-T1, T4-T6. 

FML!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on April 05, 2009, 04:37:04 PM
terrible run. Ran like a complete novice. Not seen her run so bad. Oh well. Just hope she isn't carrying a knock, her wagging tail makes me think it's possible though.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: cia260895 on April 06, 2009, 10:33:19 AM
DOH!!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on April 08, 2009, 07:15:37 PM
Rodney running Friday morning, on in betting shops again...

http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?r=2602446


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheWhisper on April 08, 2009, 09:00:55 PM
Are the bookies open Friday morning?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on April 09, 2009, 12:51:12 AM
I would think so.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheWhisper on April 09, 2009, 08:11:11 AM
You are right, the gambling laws have been relaxed, betting shops can now open on Good Friday although there is still no horse racing from the UK
Good luck Rodders


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on April 09, 2009, 03:57:33 PM
Haha, Rodney is the Racing Post next best for Fridays card.

http://www.racingpost.com/greyhounds/card.sd#resultDay=2009-04-10&raceId=949944

Marvellous.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: gatso on April 09, 2009, 04:09:06 PM
Haha, Rodney is the Racing Post next best for Fridays card.

http://www.racingpost.com/greyhounds/card.sd#resultDay=2009-04-10&raceId=949944

Marvellous.

this means what?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on April 09, 2009, 11:42:54 PM
Haha, Rodney is the Racing Post next best for Fridays card.

http://www.racingpost.com/greyhounds/card.sd#resultDay=2009-04-10&raceId=949944

Marvellous.

this means what?

It means it's their second best bet of the day.. Nap = best.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: gatso on April 09, 2009, 11:50:39 PM
aha. cool


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: cia260895 on April 09, 2009, 11:53:01 PM
gl tomorrow rooks  :)up


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on April 09, 2009, 11:54:12 PM
Haha, Rodney is the Racing Post next best for Fridays card.

http://www.racingpost.com/greyhounds/card.sd#resultDay=2009-04-10&raceId=949944

Marvellous.

this means what?

It means it's their second best bet of the day.. Nap = best.

And, presumably, shortens the price.....sigh.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on April 09, 2009, 11:55:32 PM
He was likely to be a 7/4 shot anyway tbh.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on April 10, 2009, 12:09:08 AM
He was likely to be a 7/4 shot anyway tbh.

Deservedly, I guess, debut win & all that.

How the hell do you x-teen Table AND Post on here?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: mondatoo on April 10, 2009, 12:14:41 AM
gl tomorrow rooks  :)up


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on April 10, 2009, 12:22:12 AM
He was likely to be a 7/4 shot anyway tbh.

Deservedly, I guess, debut win & all that.

How the hell do you x-teen Table AND Post on here?

:)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on April 10, 2009, 02:23:30 AM
Spoke to Mick tonight. He got Cassie looked over on Monday because of her disappointing run on Sunday.

Turns out she has a few problems. I cant remember exactly what he told me, one was in the groin, one was in her back and another was a tendon I think. As I said, I can't really remember. He said she would be out for about 4 weeks before retrialling in about 5 or 6 weeks.

He was under the impression that he thought she may have held one or two of these injuries on previous runs, therefore holding her back. They are not long term injuries, just need a bit of ultrasounding for a few weeks and then get her galloping again.

As for Rodney, he expects good things tomorrow. He got a blowout down the gallop earlier in the week. If he shows track craft like he did last week at the first bend then he can win himself the race there.

GoOGOGOOGOGOGOG Rodders. In all betting shops @ 11.19 tomorrow morning.

Get well soon Cassie girl :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: totalise on April 10, 2009, 06:57:50 AM
gl rooks, cant wait to see how Rodney ends up, i, with zero knowledge of any of this shit, think he is going to challenge the upper tiers, and if you can get him @ better than evens tomorrow, its a good bet. lol. Im steaming in tomorrow at anything above evens for sure.

Gl with Cassie as well, you got a couple of awesome dogs :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on April 10, 2009, 08:14:38 AM
gl rooks, cant wait to see how Rodney ends up, i, with zero knowledge of any of this shit, think he is going to challenge the upper tiers, and if you can get him @ better than evens tomorrow, its a good bet. lol. Im steaming in tomorrow at anything above evens for sure.

Gl with Cassie as well, you got a couple of awesome dogs :)

Thanks very much mate. Lol.

I expect around 7/4 and wish you best of luck with your steam in :)

Gogogoogogogogog Rodders!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on April 10, 2009, 11:17:44 AM
Opened 9/4 ... GO GO GO GO GO GO GO


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on April 10, 2009, 11:21:35 AM
weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee come from off the pace again ... what a fkin beast :)


officially a photo.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on April 10, 2009, 11:26:25 AM
Grats Rooks .. fkin awesome stuff :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on April 10, 2009, 11:44:41 AM
hahahahahaha! Oi ducking oi! What a fuckin run, bookies can't believe he won!

Also 3/3 at mo let's gogogogo


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: mondatoo on April 10, 2009, 11:48:29 AM
Congrats shippppp


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Karabiner on April 10, 2009, 11:56:37 AM
Great stuff Rooks. 9/4 seemed very fair indeed ;)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Laxie on April 10, 2009, 11:58:12 AM
Brilliant stuff!!!  At least he'll keep you busy while Cassie is getting better. 


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Geo the Sarge on April 10, 2009, 12:06:43 PM
WP Rodney!!

Geo


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on April 10, 2009, 12:59:16 PM

Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyy!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: gatso on April 10, 2009, 03:33:07 PM
ooiiiiiooooooooiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

delighted at 9/4

n1 rooks


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Ismene on April 10, 2009, 04:15:26 PM
Mummy has acquired a very husky drawl


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: ChipRich on April 10, 2009, 04:36:34 PM
oioiiiiiiiii


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: ripple11 on April 10, 2009, 04:52:17 PM
 ;applause; ;applause; :)up


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: cia260895 on April 10, 2009, 06:50:01 PM
wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

I put all my ££ bar 8p from sky poker on him

get in there I now have £4.58  rotflmfao

:)up :)up ;applause;


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: DesD on April 10, 2009, 07:21:12 PM
Top stuff rookie.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on April 11, 2009, 02:28:09 AM
Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Rodders. Just going to bed now for first time in about 50 hours.. Gotta be up in 5 hours tho, gonna go see Rodney and Cass in morning and take em for little walk to say hello. Cant wait :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Robert HM on April 11, 2009, 02:31:24 AM
Nice one Rooks, seems you got one v good dog there.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheWhisper on April 11, 2009, 07:16:38 PM
Really pleased for you Rookie.
Time to squeeze in a puppy open somewhere?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on April 11, 2009, 10:57:02 PM
Maybe, maybe.. He should probably be in A3 company next time out. Will keep him as he is at the mo before making a decision to put him over longer.

So tempted to pay the £300 entry fee and put him in the derby for an absolute giggle!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: gatso on April 11, 2009, 11:15:08 PM
what age is a puppy?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on April 12, 2009, 03:43:53 AM
under 2 yrs


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TightEnd on April 12, 2009, 12:52:32 PM
its a great start Rooks

at what stage do owner/trainer start thinking of upping grades or entering prestigious events? I assume entries have to be made way before for the marquee events?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on April 12, 2009, 09:22:31 PM
Ok so this morning after going through the night I shot to Oxford at about 9am. I walked the dogs and picked up photos of the first night Rodney won which was nice.

Also spoke to Mick about possibly getting him a race in an open under his belt while he is still classed as puppy. The only race that really suits is the 515m at Hove on 28th April, which is actually on Sky. It will be quite hard to be accepted for this race tbh, but Mick is going to try and get him a trial before racing at some point the week before, and if good enough he may be able to get in it. It is a small chance but we are gonna give it a go.

Other than that, a couple months down the line, the Cesarewitch competition is at Oxford. This is raced over 6 bends, and is  a big event on the racing calendar. I would like to see him in this and hopefully he will be.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on April 12, 2009, 09:24:53 PM
Ok so this morning after going through the night I shot to Oxford at about 9am. I walked the dogs and picked up photos of the first night Rodney won which was nice.

Also spoke to Mick about possibly getting him a race in an open under his belt while he is still classed as puppy. The only race that really suits is the 515m at Hove on 28th April, which is actually on Sky. It will be quite hard to be accepted for this race tbh, but Mick is going to try and get him a trial before racing at some point the week before, and if good enough he may be able to get in it. It is a small chance but we are gonna give it a go.

Other than that, a couple months down the line, the Cesarewitch competition is at Oxford. This is raced over 6 bends, and is  a big event on the racing calendar. I would like to see him in this and hopefully he will be.

Scan the pic and get it up :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on April 12, 2009, 09:43:23 PM
Thats pretty tough without a scanner.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Robert HM on April 12, 2009, 10:46:30 PM
Thats pretty tough without a scanner.

Send it to Kev, it'll cost you yet another quid though.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: boldie on April 13, 2009, 12:03:33 AM
Thats pretty tough without a scanner.

take  a picture of it with a digital camera and upload it FTW


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on April 15, 2009, 09:03:36 PM
Rodney running Sunday.

A3, Trap 4.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: gatso on April 15, 2009, 09:18:53 PM
Rodney running Sunday.

A3, Trap 4.

will this one be in the bookies?

which ones are and which ones aren't?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on April 15, 2009, 09:22:48 PM
Rodney running Sunday.

A3, Trap 4.

will this one be in the bookies?

which ones are and which ones aren't?

Yeah Sunday meeting at Oxford is a BAGS meeting, so will be on in the bookies.



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: gatso on April 15, 2009, 09:25:13 PM
good stuff

what's a bags meeting?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on April 15, 2009, 09:27:00 PM
good stuff

what's a bags meeting?

http://betting.betfair.com/greyhound-racing/bags/happy-birthday-bags-40-this-mo-110907.html


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: gatso on April 15, 2009, 09:28:37 PM
cheers kev. I did try googling but it turns out that bags is a quite common word on the interweb


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on April 15, 2009, 09:28:47 PM
Bookmakers Afternoon Greyhound Service.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: cia260895 on April 15, 2009, 10:28:37 PM
What time is the meeting and are kids allowed? kids for a quid


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheWhisper on April 16, 2009, 07:37:42 AM
Admission is free for all at BAGS meetings


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on April 16, 2009, 03:37:03 PM
Rodneys race


http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?r=2606332


Toughest test of his racing career looms ... GL YA BEAST !!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: boldie on April 16, 2009, 03:57:06 PM
Rodneys race


http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?r=2606332


Toughest test of his racing career looms ... GL YA BEAST !!

fast away with T6...and pass him at the back....easy as pie.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheWhisper on April 16, 2009, 04:13:44 PM
Very tough race, Rodney has quite a bit to find but he will improve so who knows.
OI OI


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on April 16, 2009, 04:36:29 PM
Very tough race, Rodney has quite a bit to find but he will improve so who knows.
OI OI


Talking to Turny on msn ... he points out that Rodders has 4 lengths in the locker, and if he traps, and gets out in front, the race is over.

No one can still quite work out how he won his last race after getting in so much trouble !!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on April 16, 2009, 07:09:46 PM
I think he's had tougher races already tbh! Feeling v confident about this one.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Karabiner on April 18, 2009, 12:26:36 AM
I think he's had tougher races already tbh! Feeling v confident about this one.

I agree, this race looks easier than the last one imho, in short very winnable glgl.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on April 19, 2009, 11:27:57 AM
http://www.racingpost.com/greyhounds/card.sd#resultDay=2009-04-19&raceId=951775


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Dewi_cool on April 19, 2009, 11:40:06 AM
good luck :)up


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: gatso on April 19, 2009, 11:40:52 AM
will I be able to watch this in the bookies?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Robert HM on April 19, 2009, 11:45:11 AM
good luck :)up


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on April 19, 2009, 11:51:06 AM
will I be able to watch this in the bookies?

YES! (ling obv)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: gatso on April 19, 2009, 02:37:55 PM
cool. it's on at the perfect time too, pop round the bookies @ 1/2 time in the footy

glglgl


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: boldie on April 19, 2009, 03:41:32 PM
GL GL GL indeed


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: spooks on April 19, 2009, 03:46:04 PM
Is this a tip?

I am going to bet it.  I hope it wins.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on April 19, 2009, 03:56:48 PM
Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Hands up if you got 3/1

 :hello:


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Karabiner on April 19, 2009, 03:57:35 PM
WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEIIIIIIIIIIII

Managed to get some 5/2, the 3/1 seemed to vanish immediately hope Rookie got some.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: boldie on April 19, 2009, 04:04:01 PM
WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEIIIIIIIIIIII

Managed to get some 5/2, the 3/1 seemed to vanish immediately hope Rookie got some.

this...only had a bit on it but 3-1 was gone immediately...went 2-1 and then out to 5-2 again :) happy days.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: gatso on April 19, 2009, 04:04:26 PM
couldn't have started worse if he'd come out the trap backwards but once he decided to run there was only one result. great race


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on April 19, 2009, 04:08:58 PM
WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEIIIIIIIIIIII

Managed to get some 5/2, the 3/1 seemed to vanish immediately hope Rookie got some.

this...only had a bit on it but 3-1 was gone immediately...went 2-1 and then out to 5-2 again :) happy days.

Standing at the bookies counter with the slip wrote out FTW :) ....


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: AndrewT on April 19, 2009, 04:09:06 PM
Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Hands up if you got 3/1

 :hello:

Went to the bookies down the road, had my bet written out, got the 3/1 as the prices came on the screen.

Went up to collect as all the unshrewdies who live in the bookies let out cries of anguish as the 5/6 fav in the 4.00 at Wincanton got turned over.

Rodney looked stronger as the race went on - I'd say his future certainly looks to be over six bends.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: spooks on April 19, 2009, 04:11:35 PM
Nice one.  When does it run next?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: LeKnave on April 19, 2009, 04:31:41 PM
shrewd double [  ] landed.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Robert HM on April 19, 2009, 04:37:10 PM
WP!!!


nirvana's cooking post made me hungry, went shopping, forgot about race
gg me.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheWhisper on April 19, 2009, 05:14:14 PM
Great result and good time


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Karabiner on April 19, 2009, 05:18:48 PM
The winning time of 27.33 seems extremely quick and makes me wonder what Rodney is capable of should he pop out.

Mind you the track may have been lightning fast, I'm sure Rookie will clue us in later.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on April 19, 2009, 05:24:21 PM
http://www.racingpost.com/greyhounds/result_home.sd#resultDay=2009-04-19&raceId=951775


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: ChipRich on April 19, 2009, 05:50:37 PM
weeeeeeee

[  ] was on

wd though.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: scotty2hatty on April 19, 2009, 07:01:43 PM
awesome


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on April 19, 2009, 07:17:53 PM
oi oiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii


Obv i got the 3/1. Hence why it was gone so quickly. Was happy if he opened 2/1 so when he opened 3/1 I had to beat the rest of the track on.

Funny actually. All the family was there today, was a nice afternoon. Even my 70odd year old nan was there! Me, Ling, Dad, Charlotte, Nan, Mum, Sister, Sister, Sister's BF. Was very funny. Collected in bets. I only wanted £80 on and Ling £20, so i kept hold of that £100.... Turny had £150 between the others. So 3 bookies, we went up for 3/1 and I went to first guy, £100, at the same time Turny called in a bet of £100 with the second bookie and £50 with the third. They took it then the first one who looked like he was in charge moaned at the other two and said he shouldn't have laid it. Obviously he was laying the lot and they were just working for him.

Anyway, nothing he can do now, we have £100 at 3/1 for me and Ling and £150 at 3/1 for the others, hes been scrubbed off and put into 2/1. Fair enough. Then about 30 seconds before the off it goes 5/2, so I have to punish the guy and go in for a further £120. He puts it back up 7/4. TY.

Boxes opened and before the race I really thought he had a chance at leading today. But when he didn't I was a little disappointed. Not only did he not lead but he was very slow out of the boxes. He paced up well though, and I don't think it will be long before we see him lead. He managed to pace into third and cut the first bend nicely, the cheering started at the 2nd bend when he turned 2nd. It could only be one outcome, surely?

I glanced at the card and semi sighed. I know Rodney stays, but this 3 dog had Finwell, RunOn etc etc on his card. And his bottom line of form was when he previously led and did 27.30 odd. He got closer going into the third but then didn't seem to make much ground round the bend like he has done previously. Off the last he still had it all to do but he ran a blinding last 30 yards and standing on the line I let out an almighty cheer above the rest of the loud crew that was cheering him on.

We still had some uncertainty though, even though I new he had won I didn't wanna start cheering till it was confirmed. When it was read out, Trap4 the winner we let up a loud cheer between us.

Me Turny and Ling ran round to the paddock just before he went in and gave him a couple of cuddles and pats on back. He loves it all. He's so keen and it's as though he can hear us cheering him on off the last bend when he comes storming home. He picked up a dog that has run under 27 seconds round Oxford a few times. Was a while back but it's still pretty impressive. http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?l=1321651

There are some videos of him doing 29 seconds round Shelbourne on that link which are pretty impressive.

Went back to collect the money and the bookie had the hump... "That was a naughty trick, going along and putting bets on like that, should have just came to me and I would have told you what you could have had". We argued why was their 3 bookies if we can only bet with one etc and he argued some more telling us we shouldn't have done it. Then I reminded him that I back my dogs every week and if he doesn't want my money i'll soon be happy to back outside the track. I've probably done a few quid on Cassie's races and he seemed to go quiet when I asked him if he remembered those.

He paid out obviously because he had no choice. Then he moaned because I went in again, to which I told him what is the problem in that? He put a new price up from which I initially backed and that if he didn't want to lay 5/2 he shouldn't have put that up. We went to the bar with our money. And when we came out for the next race he made a point of apologising numerous times. He had obviously spoken to the big fella who is normally there who takes my bets without any problem. He had obviously put him straight and the guy came out with, I know who you are now etc.

Obviously he was just being a sore loser, but at least he apologised. We all obviously in high spirits and headed home. I am so pleased, I even get to have a photo with the unbeaten one :) and get a trophy.

Plans now are to contact Hove. Next week they have a Puppy race which is live on sky. We are going to see if he can get into it, you never know.. Would be so brilliant if he did though! He will have a trial at Hove on Thursday if he were accepted. I will let you know as soon as I do :)

His time was 27.33, put out a great roar when I heard that! Unbelievable to have improved so much. It shows you just don't know whats left in the tank, and when there is a dog infront of him it just pushes him more and more to get past it. The going was normal according to Mick and his dad who had been there all day. It's not been officially made that but will find out tomorrow I imagine.


OIOIIIIIIIIIIII


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on April 19, 2009, 07:27:09 PM
Is this a tip?

I am going to bet it.  I hope it wins.

Welcome to the forum. You seem like a shrewd punter, wp :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: mondatoo on April 19, 2009, 07:29:55 PM
Congrats again gogogo rodney


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TightEnd on April 19, 2009, 07:38:21 PM
congratulations!


by the by, why in the racecards etc does the prize money show as £0? Is there really no prize money for these BAGS events?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on April 19, 2009, 07:39:45 PM
Great report ... another trophy ??  I didnt think they gave them at bags meetings.

Need to build a big old trophy cabinet mate :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Claw75 on April 19, 2009, 07:47:34 PM
weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on April 19, 2009, 07:48:35 PM
Prize money was £56 for the winner. Others get something like £26.

Trophy was for 3 in a row :)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: thetank on April 19, 2009, 07:49:35 PM
Get in.

The dog done good.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Robert HM on April 19, 2009, 07:58:59 PM
Dad would be proud
(http://www.greyhound-data.com/greyhound/675014/514/Greyhound_Premier_Fantasy-big.jpg)

and so would mum
(http://www.greyhound-data.com/greyhound/1096142/517/Greyhound_Gunboat_Karen-big.jpg)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on April 19, 2009, 07:59:29 PM
Prize money was £56 for the winner. Others get something like £26.

Trophy was for 3 in a row :)

Weeeeeeeeeeee pic of trophy ffs ...


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: spooks on April 19, 2009, 08:02:28 PM
Wow thats a great post dude, sounds like an excellent day out.  

I hope you get into that puppy race.

You sound like a proud Dad in your post.  I will have to read this full thread I think.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on April 19, 2009, 08:32:51 PM
Wow thats a great post dude, sounds like an excellent day out.  

I hope you get into that puppy race.

You sound like a proud Dad in your post.  I will have to read this full thread I think.

Thanks mate, a proud dad I am.

It's a long read, gl!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Dubai on April 19, 2009, 08:43:03 PM
+20 i think Rooks


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: cia260895 on April 19, 2009, 08:43:55 PM
I love that dog

Am gutted the boys didnt want to go greyhound racing but on the way home i talked em round so now they want to go now they have realised they are to young to gamble but it's ok for Dad to gamble for them and they get to keep the winning(obv - original stake) ;)

well pleased for you Both

 Rodney/ Rooks FTW   :)up :)up :)up :)up :)up ;applause; ;applause;


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: scotty2hatty on April 19, 2009, 09:23:09 PM
Dad would be proud
(http://www.greyhound-data.com/greyhound/675014/514/Greyhound_Premier_Fantasy-big.jpg)

fair set of balls on him


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Royal Flush on April 19, 2009, 10:10:33 PM
Dubai should offer his services for 'getting on' imo


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on April 19, 2009, 10:49:03 PM
+20 i think Rooks

Wow that is suprising!

Although I did see an A4 was won after in 27.15 which is obviously pretty fast. I wasn't there for the beginning so didn't know. Trainer said it was running fairly normal when I asked.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Bigfella on April 19, 2009, 11:38:45 PM
Nice one Rooks he's running great

 ;applause; ;applause;


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on April 21, 2009, 01:06:30 PM
Found out today that Rodney has sliced a little of his web on his back foot. Not too serious injury but will keep him out of action for about 7-10 days. He should be in action again a week on Thursday or so.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on April 21, 2009, 01:08:29 PM
Also, the trainer couldn't believe it was 20 fast. He had dogs that had come from behind before and done 27.80's, now leading this time and only being given 28.00 after the going this week. Says it's because of Rodney, and one other dog who did a decent time in an A4.

Least we know he has time in hand, and they will struggle to upgrade him I should think? His time is not brilliant for an A3 after the going...


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: boldie on April 21, 2009, 01:13:48 PM
Please let us know when his trapping improves as well mate..they can hike him up plenty if his trapping improves a bit...he's seriously fast.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: gatso on April 21, 2009, 01:16:14 PM
Found out today that Rodney has sliced a little of his web on his back foot. Not too serious injury but will keep him out of action for about 7-10 days. He should be in action again a week on Thursday or so.

has that killed the chances of a puppy open?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on April 21, 2009, 01:37:14 PM

A 3-timer to start his career - wonderful, simply wonderful.

Whatever happens in the future, that'll always be something to be proud of.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on April 21, 2009, 01:47:33 PM
Found out today that Rodney has sliced a little of his web on his back foot. Not too serious injury but will keep him out of action for about 7-10 days. He should be in action again a week on Thursday or so.

has that killed the chances of a puppy open?

Yep, would have hoped to get him in a trial on Thursday but he wouldn't be able to.  So no chance of him making the race.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Royal Flush on April 27, 2009, 05:55:29 AM
Found out today that Rodney has sliced a little of his web on his back foot. Not too serious injury but will keep him out of action for about 7-10 days. He should be in action again a week on Thursday or so.

has that killed the chances of a puppy open?

Yep, would have hoped to get him in a trial on Thursday but he wouldn't be able to.  So no chance of him making the race.


Norrr Phil is running Hove on Tuesday as well, would have been a laugh!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on May 05, 2009, 08:14:30 PM
 http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?r=2614388

The beast out on Thursday in a defo winnable race, up into A2 for his fourtime attempt!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on May 06, 2009, 11:48:54 PM
http://www.racingpost.com/greyhounds/card.sd#resultDay=2009-05-07&raceId=955457


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Karabiner on May 07, 2009, 12:29:10 AM
Looks very winnable again to me Rooks, just the five dog to beat imo.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on May 07, 2009, 04:10:21 PM
Definitely winnable mate.

Racing Post picked him again apparently, just getting ready to go now. GOGOGOGOGO 4 timer RODDERS!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: cia260895 on May 07, 2009, 04:16:45 PM
glglglgl say  :hello: to turney from me


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on May 07, 2009, 04:17:49 PM
Come down CIA, it aint that much of a trek for you.


Would be nice to see a few more blondes at the track.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Eck on May 07, 2009, 04:18:54 PM
I'm on gg Rodders you had a good run...


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: scotty2hatty on May 07, 2009, 07:11:10 PM
GL tonight Rookie and Rodney


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: ChipRich on May 07, 2009, 07:57:15 PM
norrrrrrrrrrrrrr, 2nd.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on May 07, 2009, 09:41:45 PM
Yup 2nd...

Main reason to be out for the last 2 weeks. He hit the first rails as he cut in and then bumped into the 4. He turned close enough though but going into the 3rd he was forced to check and seemed to go inside outside then inside again because he didnt get a gap! COming off the last he tried to go outside but couldn't pick up the 5. 5's first race at track, used to be A1 at Newcastle and doesn't stop tbh.

Happy with his performance, done better time than his previous race despite being out for 2 and a bit weeks. Hopefully he will run next week and be a good bet in the grade. He did his best sectional today, 3.82 which isn't bad for a dog that is as strong round the last two bends as he is!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: RoyCropper on May 10, 2009, 10:18:30 PM
He showed his inexperience on friday night but I was very impressed with his gears and he is clearly crying out for further.
There are some weak as pisss maiden opens at hove at present and your trainer won one today with an a3 dog in a nice time 30.14 (-20)!
Give him a sprint trial and then go for a massive touch!! Dubai has an arrangement with one of the bookies there!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on May 12, 2009, 04:48:52 PM
http://www.racingpost.com/news/greyhounds/

another track cutting back ... The sport is dying, such a shame.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on May 14, 2009, 03:10:04 PM
Rodney out Saturday night. 8.07, A2.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheChipPrince on May 14, 2009, 03:20:42 PM
The sport is dying, such a shame.

Why do you think that is Kev?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on May 14, 2009, 03:45:10 PM
The sport is dying, such a shame.

Why do you think that is Kev?


$64,000 question mate

There are many reasons why the sport is dying, fact is, its only the high street bookies that are keeping it alive.

Tracks are closing all over the country, attendances are poor.   Some "experts" claim that it is down to younger people not taking to the sport, saying that as the older generation leaves,  no one is taking their place and tracks are just bleeding too much money week in, week out.

Big TV meetings get attendances, and betting turnover is good .... but everyday meetings which the tracks need to hold are badly attended.

Bookies meetings "BAGS" are desperate, they have to have 3 oncourse bookies at the track and there are very rarely more than 10 or 20 spectators/punters at the track ... thats not a complete disaster as the high street bookies cover costs, but when the tracks have their own regular evening meetings the costs are huge, staff costs, and other expenses are far too high to maintain when crowds are so small.

Simple solution is footfall, without people coming through the gates the tracks cannot pay their bills, and more tracks close and sell out to super markets and housing developers.

Greyhound racing is a great spectacle, and tracks do everything they can to attract people in, entry to most tracks is around £4 or £5 and you get around 3 hours and 12 races for that price.  You can have a meal and a few beers in comfortable surroundings, and watch the action without having to stand outside, yet people just do not seem to want to try it.

I wish I knew what the solution was to attract people to get to a track and try it, I have started many threads on blonde to try and get a night out to the dogs sorted, yet it never gets off the ground, thats indicative of the problem the sport faces .... unless you can get people through the door, the sport dies ... at the moment it is in intensive care with its family around the bedside discussing whether to switch off the life support machine.

 


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: AndrewT on May 14, 2009, 04:32:54 PM
Just think of all the dog tracks there used to be in London.

Catford, Hackney, Harringey, Wembley, White City, West Ham, Clapton, Walthamstow.

All gone - there's just Wimbledon left.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: gatso on May 14, 2009, 04:57:55 PM
Just think of all the dog tracks there used to be in London.

Catford, Hackney, Harringey, Wembley, White City, West Ham, Clapton, Walthamstow.

All gone - there's just Wimbledon left.

sigh, how many times. crayford is in london


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: AndrewT on May 14, 2009, 05:43:30 PM
Just think of all the dog tracks there used to be in London.

Catford, Hackney, Harringey, Wembley, White City, West Ham, Clapton, Walthamstow.

All gone - there's just Wimbledon left.

sigh, how many times. crayford is in london

Crayford = Dartford = Kent.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: gatso on May 14, 2009, 05:55:16 PM
Just think of all the dog tracks there used to be in London.

Catford, Hackney, Harringey, Wembley, White City, West Ham, Clapton, Walthamstow.

All gone - there's just Wimbledon left.

sigh, how many times. crayford is in london

Crayford = Dartford = Kent.

lol, best argument ever

using the same logic wimbledon=cairo=egypt so no london tracks. that sucks


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on May 14, 2009, 06:13:56 PM
New post on racing post website about possibility of Walthamstow returning to greyhound action.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: gatso on May 14, 2009, 06:19:17 PM
New post on racing post website about possibility of Walthamstow returning to greyhound action.

what were the reasons for it closing? I assumed it had gone to developers


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on May 14, 2009, 06:21:33 PM
It had. But no planning permission now or something like that means its sat doing nothing at the mo.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on May 16, 2009, 08:22:20 PM
Rodney out Saturday night. 8.07, A2.

UL Rodders, second place tonight.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Karabiner on May 18, 2009, 05:10:56 PM
Andrew you forgot Park Royal and Stamford Bridge.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on May 18, 2009, 05:26:11 PM
Andrew you forgot Park Royal and Stamford Bridge.

I'm afraid he forgot more than that. It's a matter of huge regret that my one-time hero, AndrewT, is in fact fallible, a mere mortal.

In addition his Crayford faux pas, & to forgetting Park Royal, & Stamford Bridge (I attended both tracks), he forgot that most wonderful of Venues, demolished to make way for Brent Cross Shopping Centre & the North Circular Road Staples Corner flyover.......

Hendon!

And yes Andrew, Hendon, Park Royal & Stamford Bridge ARE in London.

AndrewT. My fallen idol, shown eventually to be a flawed  (& eccentrically clothed) genius.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheWhisper on June 22, 2009, 03:37:03 PM
What's happening to the dogs Rooks?

Are they taking a break while you are in LV?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Ismene on June 22, 2009, 03:44:20 PM
A couple of setbacks, Rod with his bicep and Cassie is practically recoverd from her niggling injuries.

TBH, i think thye just want their dad to see them run. I'm a great substitue - but just not him! ;-)


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: gatso on June 22, 2009, 03:59:02 PM
speaking to turny last w/end, he said cassie's in season again as well so gotta wait while they supress that


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: AndrewT on June 22, 2009, 04:21:13 PM
Andrew you forgot Park Royal and Stamford Bridge.

I'm afraid he forgot more than that. It's a matter of huge regret that my one-time hero, AndrewT, is in fact fallible, a mere mortal.

In addition his Crayford faux pas, & to forgetting Park Royal, & Stamford Bridge (I attended both tracks), he forgot that most wonderful of Venues, demolished to make way for Brent Cross Shopping Centre & the North Circular Road Staples Corner flyover.......

Hendon!

And yes Andrew, Hendon, Park Royal & Stamford Bridge ARE in London.

AndrewT. My fallen idol, shown eventually to be a flawed  (& eccentrically clothed) genius.

When I said 'all the tracks' I, quite clearly, meant 'some of the tracks', not 'all the tracks'.

I hope that makes things clear.

And Crayford's still not in London - it's very nearly in France.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheWhisper on June 22, 2009, 04:30:32 PM
Thanks for the update, I look forward to seeing them back on the track soon.

On the tracks closing down, Kev is right they just don't get the numbers anymore.

Before Reading closed down, if Reading Football club were playing on the Tuesday evening they would cancel racing and make more money by becoming a car park just for the football fans.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: lazaroonie on June 22, 2009, 05:13:52 PM
if you think dog racing is in a bad way down there, you should see it up here.

Shawfield is the only track of any note left. It is the former football ground of Clyde, but they have also raced dogs there for as long as I can remember.

Quite frankly, the place is a shithole. years of neglect and no investment means it looks like a timewarp back to the 1970's. I remember scottish derby final night a few years ago - place was packed and they had to close the downstairs bar because the lights failed....shambles.

The place is owned by the Kings, who are local bookies and have a number of shops in the area. They seem to run the dog track purely for themselves and naturally have bagged the two best bookie pitches in the place.

The races themselves are a bigger joke, with apart from the 2 weeks leading up to the derby, the highlight of the week is a bags meeting with 12 races, each of which is a 5 runner handicap....


It used to even be a laugh when legendary bookie 'fearless' freddie williams was there. It was amazing to see a guy enthusiastically taking fiver bets from the punters, when a few days previously he was at cheltenham, locking horns with JP mcmanus for 6 figure sums at a time...



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on June 22, 2009, 07:22:17 PM
Andrew you forgot Park Royal and Stamford Bridge.

I'm afraid he forgot more than that. It's a matter of huge regret that my one-time hero, AndrewT, is in fact fallible, a mere mortal.

In addition his Crayford faux pas, & to forgetting Park Royal, & Stamford Bridge (I attended both tracks), he forgot that most wonderful of Venues, demolished to make way for Brent Cross Shopping Centre & the North Circular Road Staples Corner flyover.......

Hendon!

And yes Andrew, Hendon, Park Royal & Stamford Bridge ARE in London.

AndrewT. My fallen idol, shown eventually to be a flawed  (& eccentrically clothed) genius.

When I said 'all the tracks' I, quite clearly, meant 'some of the tracks', not 'all the tracks'.

I hope that makes things clear.

And Crayford's still not in London - it's very nearly in France.

Yes, yes, you meant "some of all the tracks".

Anyway, be good to see both of Rook's dogs back on track.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: cia260895 on July 03, 2009, 11:51:44 AM
who ran last night & how did they do??


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: cia260895 on July 03, 2009, 12:02:47 PM
ahhh cassie ran and got 4th but not a total crash as she was just out of season

 ITB says a couple of weeks time she'll be good to go


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Ismene on July 03, 2009, 05:00:01 PM
She fell out the traps as expected, she's lost half a kilo - but could possibly lose a tiny bit more...

They had just put down new sand along the rails and the trainer had said that the going was tougher as the "stayers" weren't staying - so all in all not a bad effort having being crowded and only being so soon out of season.

Most importantly she looked happy - and we'll be seeing both of them on Sat - so i hope they're camera ready!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on August 14, 2009, 11:25:55 AM
After a load of trouble with Cassie, and her being out of season now - not fully though. She has gone and won her first race this morning!!

Typical, went in bookies to back her with Ling and got snap asked for ID. Didn't have none as its my usual bookies and wasn't expected to be asked, I said can I just watch the dog in the next race as I own her and i'll be gone, no bet neccessary. She turned into Hitler and said no ID you have to leave, someone comes in I could get the sack blablabla. Had to run up the other end of high street to Hills and by the time got there they were rounding the first where cassie had her usual trouble of being checked and then running off the bend.

She turned in 4th about 7 lengths down and by the 3rd bend she was 3 lengths down and in 2nd. She ran on well and won by probably a length or two.

Only fucking downpoint is I didnt get a bet on her the only time she fucking wins!!

http://www.thedogs.co.uk/resultsRace.aspx?raceID=225817-1&raceDate=14/08/2009


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: cia260895 on August 14, 2009, 11:38:45 AM
get in there !!!!!!!!!!!!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheWhisper on August 14, 2009, 11:43:47 AM
Nice one Rooks and Cassie

When does Rodney step up in trip?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Ismene on August 14, 2009, 11:45:30 AM
Normally, I'm all for id - but when you consider that i also got turned down you begin to realise that this ladies judgement was slightly off - sadly almost a decade off... WTF?
I didn't even feel good about the ID - that's how bad it was... SIGH

BUT.... I have never been so proud of the little girl - a superb race for one so short out of season - her strength is truly returning - and i can't wait to fuss her.

Tomorrow for Rodders!!!!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Karabiner on August 14, 2009, 11:49:37 AM
Great that she won, I'm really pleased for you guys although my eye still smarts a little ;)

Is Rodders running over six bends tomorrow ?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: kukushkin88 on August 14, 2009, 11:58:52 AM
Congrats Rooks, great result.

Shame about the hassle with the ID. They seem to have got carried away with what is basically a good idea. I know some lads who work in the bookies who are as laid back as anyone I know. Even they are ID'ing basically everyone who isn't a pensioner, apparently they've all been told their jobs are on the line if they don't.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: steeveg on August 14, 2009, 12:31:11 PM
Congrats Rooks, great result.

Shame about the hassle with the ID. They seem to have got carried away with what is basically a good idea. I know some lads who work in the bookies who are as laid back as anyone I know. Even they are ID'ing basically everyone who isn't a pensioner, apparently they've all been told their jobs are on the line if they don't.
great result Rooks, pity about the ID problem, she does sound a little Hitler and dont know how anyone can be unsure of 2 people well over the legal age to bet.
very rare i go in betting shops nowadays, cant say i miss some of the staff who worked in local bookies, charm scale 1/10


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on August 14, 2009, 01:00:58 PM
Kinda dampened the achievement of Cassie tbh. I should be buzzing right now but she wound me up alot!

As for Rodney, he runs on Sunday afternoon in A2 round Oxford, main objective being just going round without picking up any niggles. He then is getting a trial over 6 bends at Romford next Thurs/Fri/Sat. And on the following Monday there is a maiden open over 6 bends (575m) leading to the final on the Friday. He has showed good early on his latest runs (bar one), and should lead most 6 bend dogs and i'm very confident he will get the trip.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on August 14, 2009, 02:02:03 PM

Yay, great result, delighted for you Rooks. Cassie will now always be known as a winning bitch. Priceless memories for you.

Shame about the ID prob - they truly thought both of you were under 18? Wow.

Good Luck to Rodney tomorrow - A2. & OR Trials already! Very nice.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: bolt pp on August 14, 2009, 02:06:56 PM
Is she expected to improve on that when she's fully out of season and will that be in time for the next race? i assume she'll be upgraded for that run?



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on August 14, 2009, 02:07:50 PM
Yeah, I had a shave last night. Bad timing on my part lol..

Ok she may have thought I was under 18 but Aisling had ID on her but the woman said she couldn't accept it because we "come as a pair". What bs. I even asked her politely if I could watch one race without betting and then leave, which was starting in 30 seconds! Jobsworth.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on August 14, 2009, 02:09:50 PM
Is she expected to improve on that when she's fully out of season and will that be in time for the next race? i assume she'll be upgraded for that run?



Yep, expected to improve definitely. Trainer expected nothing of her today after what was a very poor run last week. She started much the same though and when I saw her go round the first bend the way she did I expected her to run a bad one too, but the pace she showed 2nd to 3rd was awesome and won her the race. She will be stepped up in trip too when fully out of season.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on August 14, 2009, 02:11:10 PM
Upgrade looks most likely.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on August 14, 2009, 02:28:22 PM
Yeah, I had a shave last night. Bad timing on my part lol..

Ok she may have thought I was under 18 but Aisling had ID on her but the woman said she couldn't accept it because we "come as a pair". What bs. I even asked her politely if I could watch one race without betting and then leave, which was starting in 30 seconds! Jobsworth.

Hard to believe you both had ID issues. In a certain light, ''Ling could easily pass as old enough to be your Mum.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Ismene on August 14, 2009, 07:05:02 PM
Sigh FML....


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: scotty2hatty on August 14, 2009, 07:36:57 PM
Excellent news, nice one.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: ChipRich on August 14, 2009, 07:49:35 PM
good stuff Cas.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on August 16, 2009, 01:17:35 PM
Lets gogogogo Rodders for the double plz.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Karabiner on August 16, 2009, 01:20:54 PM
Lets gogogogo Rodders for the double plz.

Where when ?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on August 16, 2009, 01:26:17 PM
4.54 Oxford. In all betting shops - go and cheer him to the win!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Karabiner on August 16, 2009, 01:30:08 PM
GL


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: bolt pp on August 16, 2009, 02:58:39 PM
GL


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: cia260895 on August 16, 2009, 04:52:29 PM


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: cia260895 on August 16, 2009, 05:24:34 PM
 4th


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Eck on August 16, 2009, 05:27:58 PM
Apologies Ben I'll take the blame here my money never fails to guarantee disappointment


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: cia260895 on August 16, 2009, 05:32:26 PM
4th

ooopsss wrong he finished 2nd........... 7-2


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on August 16, 2009, 05:40:32 PM
Yes 2nd.

Slightly disappointing in the bookies watching him turn 2nd and finish 2nd, but got home and saw the time and cheered me up slightly. Did his best time yet so can't be disappointed I guess, just ran into a better dog.

Booking him a trial for Romford on Tuesday all things being ok with him after coming off track.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on August 20, 2009, 08:05:09 PM
OI OI Cassie!!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TightEnd on August 20, 2009, 08:06:43 PM
OI OI Cassie!!


well done!


details please


and Rodney is going into Open class, is that correct?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on August 20, 2009, 08:16:15 PM
Cassie was upgraded to a8 after last weeks win, she ran tonight and won again doing 27.80 and somehow leading!

Rodney runs at 9.50 tonight in a2 for the rookie double. Gogogo pls.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: scotty2hatty on August 20, 2009, 08:36:59 PM
Cassie was upgraded to a8 after last weeks win, she ran tonight and won again doing 27.80 and somehow leading!

Rodney runs at 9.50 tonight in a2 for the rookie double. Gogogo pls.

Awesome again. I think Rodney wins tonight, hope we get a price.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on August 20, 2009, 10:20:10 PM
Sigh, 2nd again... Trouble all round the track.

Find out tomoro if he is accepted at romford or not tomoro. I really hope so as he's gonna be a much better dog over 6 bends imo


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Micko on August 20, 2009, 10:36:53 PM
Rodneys brother is flying in the irish derby.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on August 20, 2009, 11:12:14 PM
Rodneys brother is flying in the irish derby.

Yup, fancied it - been keeping an eye on it.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on August 21, 2009, 12:05:11 AM

Wonderful news  on Cassie - well done!

And she led? Wow!

How much fun are these two beauts giving you?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on August 21, 2009, 12:05:56 AM

Wonderful news  on Cassie - well done!

And she led? Wow!

How much fun are these two beauts giving you?

Lol yeah plenty of fun. Shame I back them at the wrong times though.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on August 21, 2009, 12:10:11 AM

Wonderful news  on Cassie - well done!

And she led? Wow!

How much fun are these two beauts giving you?

Lol yeah plenty of fun. Shame I back them at the wrong times though.

True - but I'm sre that, really, the bets are a secondary thing. The sheer pride of owning two tidy dogs must be well special.

How come Cassie led? - I'd be interested in how you saw it.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on August 21, 2009, 12:16:07 AM

Wonderful news  on Cassie - well done!

And she led? Wow!

How much fun are these two beauts giving you?

Lol yeah plenty of fun. Shame I back them at the wrong times though.

True - but I'm sre that, really, the bets are a secondary thing. The sheer pride of owning two tidy dogs must be well special.

How come Cassie led? - I'd be interested in how you saw it.

Well the race was an A8, but a weak A8 tbh.

All the dogs do around 4.0 sectionals and it just so happened that Cassie did her best sectional yet (3.95 - still not fast at all), and the only dog that also did under 4.0 was the 6. There was no pace to the bend from any of the dogs either so she got free run round the first bend and the OI OI's were up as soon as she turned infront.

We ran round to see her afterwards and she was really happy, and has proved she wants it when she can be bothered in her last two runs! She did her best time yet - 27.80 on what I assume was normal going.


Rodney pinged out also, and would have led had he not had the 5 dog decide to tred all over him out the boxes, he then turned 3rd and the 2 dog pushed him onto the grass off the second bend, going into the 3rd he got touched wide again and never really got into full flow. Kinda annoying his last two races really, shit time for this race too. He opened 5/4 on track which was pretty funny too.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on August 21, 2009, 12:38:43 AM

Wonderful news  on Cassie - well done!

And she led? Wow!

How much fun are these two beauts giving you?

Lol yeah plenty of fun. Shame I back them at the wrong times though.

True - but I'm sre that, really, the bets are a secondary thing. The sheer pride of owning two tidy dogs must be well special.

How come Cassie led? - I'd be interested in how you saw it.

Well the race was an A8, but a weak A8 tbh.

All the dogs do around 4.0 sectionals and it just so happened that Cassie did her best sectional yet (3.95 - still not fast at all), and the only dog that also did under 4.0 was the 6. There was no pace to the bend from any of the dogs either so she got free run round the first bend and the OI OI's were up as soon as she turned infront.

We ran round to see her afterwards and she was really happy, and has proved she wants it when she can be bothered in her last two runs! She did her best time yet - 27.80 on what I assume was normal going.


Rodney pinged out also, and would have led had he not had the 5 dog decide to tred all over him out the boxes, he then turned 3rd and the 2 dog pushed him onto the grass off the second bend, going into the 3rd he got touched wide again and never really got into full flow. Kinda annoying his last two races really, shit time for this race too. He opened 5/4 on track which was pretty funny too.

Never having "always led" before, she might just now realise what the game is about, & having absorbed the congrats hugs & love, realise leading is a good thing.

A good few days for the 2 Rooks Babes.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on September 02, 2009, 04:41:00 PM
wow page 59 and march 31st was the last time i posted on this thread and so much has happened since then!

to date the racing records for both rodney and cassie are as follows:

rodney: 12 races run, winner 3 times, 2nd 5 times, 3rd once and 4th 3 times.

cassie: 12 races won, winner twice, 2nd once, 3rd 3 times, 4th twice, 5th 5 times and last once.

The most frustrating thing as far as Rodney is concerned is that his first 3 wins were in his first 3 runs and that he has had 5 2nd places since then! He always seems to be a little unlucky in running at the moment and getting his fair share of trouble. In his 12 runs he has never been beaten by more than 4 1/2lengths which is testimony to his concistency and battling qualitys. Unfortunatly due to this the grader at oxford has never once downgraded him back to a3 where he would be undoubtably a standing dish!

its now time for rodney to step up to a longer trip which hopefully he will be more effective. after a satisfactory trial last week he finds himself in a top grade 6 bend race tomorrow evening. it looks a tough introduction to 6 bend racing but hopefully he can run well. We arent yet sure how far he will stay at top pace yet sand the trainer reported he did tire a little close home in his trial. this may not be for lack of staying it might just be a lack of condition for running a longer trip. this should improve the more he runs over 6 bends.

as for cassie she has finally come good after 9 races without a win she managed to win 2 in a row which was fantastic. she was then also stepped up in trip to a distance that should suit her but was a little disappointed in her first 6 bend race. She is also running tomorrow night back down to 4 bends and a grade higher than her last win. she is nearly reaching the optimum time for a bitch out of season so hopefully will show more improvement over the next few runs.

the next few weeks will be interesting and will answer a few questions. will rodney be able to become an open racer over 6 bends? will cassie improve and win over 6 bends too.

fingers crossed  ;goodluck;


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheWhisper on September 02, 2009, 05:02:45 PM
Welcome back to the thread ITB

I have just looked at Rodneys card for tomorrow, it looks an interesting race, as you say not easy but if he is the class that he should be I think he can do it.

I am glad he has stepped up in distance, running the 4 bends especially at Oxford is such a lottery at that first bend.

Fingers crossed for the double.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on September 02, 2009, 05:50:44 PM
The thing i'm most lookin forward to is Rodney potentially leading over the 6 bend trip. Who knows what he can do when he can lead dogs over 6 bends and gets the trip after a few runs. Only time will tell I guess, looks like he can lead up tomorrow night though IMO...


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on September 02, 2009, 05:57:29 PM
looks like he can lead 3 and 1 so clearing 2 is the key imo.

if it was a 4 bend a2 i think he would be favourite though trap3 was recently a1.



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TightEnd on September 02, 2009, 06:00:00 PM
Is the race at Oxford? Rodney tomorrow I mean


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on September 02, 2009, 06:03:51 PM
Is the race at Oxford? Rodney tomorrow I mean

yes both at oxford bothgraded races. cassie a7 and rodney s1


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: pokerfan on September 02, 2009, 07:15:32 PM
 OI OI ITB, welcome back.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on September 02, 2009, 11:04:27 PM
OI OI ITB, welcome back.


thanks mate


guttted cant get there tomorrow really would love to see rods first 6 bend race


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on September 03, 2009, 06:07:51 PM
tonight's the night

8.15pm trap 2 cassie in a7

10.15pm trap 4 rodney s1

gogogo you beauties!!!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: cia260895 on September 03, 2009, 06:48:48 PM
beauty and the beast FTW


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on September 03, 2009, 08:28:31 PM
Cassie got 4th in a race I thought she had no chance anyway. As it happens I think she would have gone close were it not for a dog stepping in her path down far side.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on September 03, 2009, 09:45:39 PM
GL GL Rodders ... run well ya beast !


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on September 03, 2009, 11:54:52 PM
5th for rodders crowded at the first and second! same old story when oh when will he get a clear


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on September 13, 2009, 12:53:17 AM
its with great sadness and distress that im writing this.

rodney (rookies fantasy and title of this thread) ran this evening in the 7.50pm race at oxford.

It was to be Rodneys last race, he broke his leg badly during the race and sadly was in so much distress that he had to be put to sleep to save him from unnecessary suffering.

Rodney was a special dog, not just a racing greyhound he was a much loved pet.


R.I.P Rodney. xxxx may07-sept09


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: ChipRich on September 13, 2009, 12:57:21 AM
Awful news :'(

RIP Rodney.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: steeveg on September 13, 2009, 01:13:26 AM
very sad to hear this news, never had a bet on him but followed every race and shouted him on.

RIP.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: GreekStein on September 13, 2009, 01:28:48 AM
Sorry to hear the news.

Hope you guys are ok too, I know you both loved Rodney.

RIP


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Horneris on September 13, 2009, 02:20:11 AM
Gutted for Rooks.

RIP Rodney, and thanks a lot for the races you won me money on.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: celtic on September 13, 2009, 02:42:32 AM

very sad news rooks / turney.

RIP Rodney.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: LeKnave on September 13, 2009, 02:46:37 AM
gutted for u 2 lads and ling.

rip rodders son.

:(


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Joobie538 on September 13, 2009, 03:26:12 AM
Thats abs gutting Rooks, really sorry to hear this. RIP Rodders.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TheWhisper on September 13, 2009, 09:22:41 AM
Very sad news Rooks, Ling and Turny



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: bolt pp on September 13, 2009, 09:42:48 AM
jeez what a sickner, sorry about this


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: pokerfan on September 13, 2009, 09:57:03 AM
RIP Rodney. Such sad news gutted for you all.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TightEnd on September 13, 2009, 10:02:20 AM
Very very sorry to hear this Paul and Ben.



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: action man on September 13, 2009, 10:04:25 AM
so sick. RIP Rodders


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: ALASKAN5IVE on September 13, 2009, 10:47:48 AM
Sick news Rooks. Hope your all okay... RIP


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Karabiner on September 13, 2009, 11:27:09 AM
Awful news, I felt like I had a piece of him thanks to this thread.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rooky9 on September 13, 2009, 11:29:26 AM
Really sorry to hear this.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: maccol on September 13, 2009, 11:51:17 AM
 So sorry to hear this news.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Delboy on September 13, 2009, 11:52:09 AM
Very sad news


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: scotty2hatty on September 13, 2009, 12:12:10 PM
Terrible news, gutted.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: RED-DOG on September 13, 2009, 12:13:02 PM
Wow. Sorry to hear this guys. my condolences.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: amcgrath1uk on September 13, 2009, 12:18:46 PM
So gutted :(


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: The_nun on September 13, 2009, 12:28:00 PM
gutted for u 2 lads and ling.

rip rodders son.

:(


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: hatthehole on September 13, 2009, 12:52:31 PM
gutted for you rooks and turny & ling, rip rodney.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Graham C on September 13, 2009, 01:03:08 PM
Sorry to hear about this


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: outragous76 on September 13, 2009, 02:17:15 PM
so sad - really awful news

sympathies to all involved


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Redbull on September 13, 2009, 02:26:28 PM
Wow. Sorry to hear this guys. my condolences.

 :(


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: George2Loose on September 13, 2009, 02:31:47 PM
:(


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: cia260895 on September 13, 2009, 02:52:51 PM
WOW cant believe i have just read this..

RIP Rodders

Rooks,Ling and ITb my thoughts are with you all


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on September 13, 2009, 03:21:40 PM
I just can't believe it. Am in tears right now.

My phone went dead on Friday night so I couldn't even answer the phone when the trainer tried ringing me when it happened. I checked the result half hour after finish and rang trainer on Ling's phone knowing that Rodney was somehow injured by the comments & Distance he got beaten.

When Mick told me he had broke his leg I was obviously gutted but that was nothing compared to when he said they couldnt do anything and had to put him down. It was while I was sitting at the bar at Alea, so apologies to anyone who I seemed a bit short with but I just sat in a corner and cried.

It didn't take me long to realise that, although I know that dogs can get injured etc, I couldn't handle losing Rodney. I deciced to get Cassie withdrawn from her race today, and left Leeds at 8am this morning to pick her up on my way home. I have brought her home and she will no longer be racing. Some may call me silly etc but i'm not having her taken away too.

Rodney was such a great dog with a one of a kind personality. The silly things he used to do made everyone he met laugh. I loved bringing him up despite him wanting to create plenty of difficulties ! :)

I love him so much and will miss him even more.

xxxxx


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: celtic on September 13, 2009, 03:46:56 PM
I just can't believe it. Am in tears right now.

My phone went dead on Friday night so I couldn't even answer the phone when the trainer tried ringing me when it happened. I checked the result half hour after finish and rang trainer on Ling's phone knowing that Rodney was somehow injured by the comments & Distance he got beaten.

When Mick told me he had broke his leg I was obviously gutted but that was nothing compared to when he said they couldnt do anything and had to put him down. It was while I was sitting at the bar at Alea, so apologies to anyone who I seemed a bit short with but I just sat in a corner and cried.

It didn't take me long to realise that, although I know that dogs can get injured etc, I couldn't handle losing Rodney. I deciced to get Cassie withdrawn from her race today, and left Leeds at 8am this morning to pick her up on my way home. I have brought her home and she will no longer be racing. Some may call me silly etc but i'm not having her taken away too.

Rodney was such a great dog with a one of a kind personality. The silly things he used to do made everyone he met laugh. I loved bringing him up despite him wanting to create plenty of difficulties ! :)

I love him so much and will miss him even more.

xxxxx


Understandable rooks. Gutted for you and turney.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Ginger on September 13, 2009, 05:05:43 PM
Kev (On Jane's log in)

Absolutely gutted to hear the sad news ... I know more than most what the dogs mean to you mate, and totally and utterly understand why you have pulled Cassie out of the game ... I hope she brings you years of happy times and companionship.

RIP Rodders & thanks for the memories.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: RoyCropper on September 13, 2009, 06:15:14 PM
R.I.P. Rodney.
Really gutted for you all.
Hopefully in time you will return to this great sport.
I know my fella at home would give anything for a return to the track!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on September 13, 2009, 08:32:52 PM
on behalf of rooks ling and myself id like to thank you all for the kind words and pms that have been sent.

we are all hurting badly, i personally have a constant sick feeling in my stomach.

rooks has cassie home now, she will help to ease his pain. see her earlier she looked fantastic. its gona be all new to her getting used to being spoilt again.i couldnt stop cuddling her.

 i cant bare to read through this thread again but hope to at some point in the future i will as i want to remember all the good things rodney brought into our lives if only for a short while.

rodney was a special dog, we said that before he died, different to any dog ive ever known, he will be missed greatly x


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: ripple11 on September 13, 2009, 08:48:59 PM
 OMG, just terrible.

 RIP Rodney.


 


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Chompy on September 13, 2009, 09:10:07 PM
Desperate stuff rookie, sorry to read it.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Longy on September 13, 2009, 10:03:03 PM
This is awful, my condolences to everyone who was involved with Rodney.



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: scotty2hatty on September 13, 2009, 10:17:57 PM
this has put me on a downer all day, hope you're ok rooks


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: thetank on September 14, 2009, 10:54:00 AM
Only just heard about this. Terrible news, I'm very sorry to hear it.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Ironside on September 14, 2009, 11:00:34 AM
rip


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: boldie on September 14, 2009, 11:23:46 AM
Very sorry to hear this guys.

RIP


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: gatso on September 14, 2009, 01:46:06 PM
abs gutted for you rooks, turny and ling
rip rodders


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Wardonkey on September 14, 2009, 02:06:40 PM
Very sorry to hear this.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Claw75 on September 14, 2009, 05:02:13 PM
awful news, gutted for you x


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: HOLDorFOLD on September 14, 2009, 05:06:26 PM
awful news, gutted for you x

+1. 


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on September 14, 2009, 05:11:54 PM
Thanks for the kind words everyone.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on September 14, 2009, 05:49:46 PM
I just been watching some of his DVD's. Managed to figure out how to save it to my desktop. I can't figure out how to cut bits out though, like cut from the start of his race to the end and save that on its own. If anyone could help me out I would appreciate.

Luckily his first race was perfectly cut around on the dvd, so I managed to upload that to Youtube and save it there. Really need help to do his other two so if anyone knows please let me know.

For now though, here is Rodneys debut, and the photo and trophy at the end.... (He is in Trap 4)


YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWRr5DlOJOw


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: bolt pp on September 14, 2009, 05:53:02 PM
35kg, jeez he was a beast!

nice bit of trackcraft at the first, brave as well!

nice one for putting these up


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: TightEnd on September 14, 2009, 05:53:50 PM
Crowd noise is excellent. Can hear Kev, ITB, Ling, Rooks clear as anything


35kg!!!


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on September 14, 2009, 05:56:16 PM
Crowd noise is excellent. Can hear Kev, ITB, Ling, Rooks clear as anything


35kg!!!

Ha, he loved the encouragement. Whenever he got walked all you had to do was whisper "Rodders" and he perks his ears and picks up pace.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on September 14, 2009, 06:28:44 PM
just watched that video again and cried like a baby lol

wow how green was he and how powerful did he look!




oh and how noisy were we lol


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: EvilPie on September 14, 2009, 07:59:07 PM
Just watched that video and it bought tears to my eyes.

As a dog lover I know how devastated you guys must be. It would absolutely break my heart if anything happened to my Ronnie.

Sincerest condolences to all of you and RIP Rodney.

Matt


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: boldie on September 14, 2009, 09:16:15 PM
Thanks for putting that video up Rooks, that was some dog.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Bigfella on September 14, 2009, 09:31:12 PM
Just watched that video and it bought tears to my eyes.



Matt

Me too. So gutted for you all. Trying to think of something good to say but I've been sat here for five minutes and can't find the right words. I've been there myself, and know that you watch them grow from babies, learn their silly ways then take great pride in them when they run and watching that video and listening to the cheers are great memories.

RIP Rodders


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: mondatoo on September 14, 2009, 10:48:08 PM
Really sorry for your loss,totally shocked



RIP


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: ACE2M on September 14, 2009, 10:59:30 PM
terrible news. gutted for you.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Laxie on September 14, 2009, 11:00:22 PM
OMG.  Had no idea.  I'm so sorry Lads.  xx  


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: kinboshi on September 15, 2009, 12:22:29 AM
Really sad news. 

RIP


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Ismene on September 16, 2009, 12:20:06 AM
Just watched that video and it bought tears to my eyes.



Matt

Me too. So gutted for you all. Trying to think of something good to say but I've been sat here for five minutes and can't find the right words. I've been there myself, and know that you watch them grow from babies, learn their silly ways then take great pride in them when they run and watching that video and listening to the cheers are great memories.

RIP Rodders

I still can't speak about it - I'm sure i will in time - but at the moment I'm a mess whenever his name is mentioned.

I had 2 baby boys and now have none. Each brought so much to my life, in the short time I had with them, and to lose them both in such quick succession is devastating.

Rod was one of a kind - even if he was a bigger drama queen than me - but he had the best "smile" ever - it was the cheekiest grin especially when he was pushing his luck - and i can't wait to think of him and and genuinely appreciate the memories.

RIP Rodders  143


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: trafficjam on September 16, 2009, 11:46:19 AM
R.I.P.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Micko on September 16, 2009, 11:55:40 AM
So sad. We grow so attached to the dogs its hard to take when they pass.



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on September 16, 2009, 03:14:35 PM
when you've fed, watered and walked this dogs from 10 weeks old until they went off to the trainers at 18 months . when you've cleaned out there living accomodation.nursed them when unwell, watching them grow. you certainly get attached i can tell you!

when ive been involved in greyhounds in the past we have bought the greyhound and sent it straight to the trainer, yes you get attached but not the same as we have with rod and cass. they are pets just like your dog or cat at home.

rooks, ling and myself as well as the rest my family shared the above parts of rodneys life. seeing rodney win his first race on his debut was my greatest and proudest day ever in my years in greyhound racing. when he won his 3rd race in a row the majority of the family were there it was awesome. his best race and both rooks and i agree on this was his 2nd win where he run a stormer to pick up a dog that doesnt stop. hopefully rooks can get both these other 2 wins up on the thread.

rodney was just about to start reaching his potential. he definatly would of won open races imo. but this thread will never know, and it also wont see happy pictures of rodney curled up on a sofa at ling and rooks after a successful racing career.


fate is so cruel sometimes!



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: EvilPie on September 16, 2009, 03:22:17 PM
I have a friend who adopts racing greyhounds when they have retired. A lot of them have had hard lives as they are basically a money making machine who get cast off when they retire.

I think it's fantastic that your dogs are primarily pets and that the racing is a hobby for both you and them.

Seeing Rodney run that first race you can see he's happy doing what he's loves doing. His tail is going nuts at the end and even though he doesn't know what he's just done he clearly loved every second of what he was doing.

I know it's hard for you guys because he's had this terrible accident but at least when it happened he was a happy dog who clearly had a happy life which was tragically cut short.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: GreekStein on September 16, 2009, 03:27:03 PM
Nice post Matt.

Without meaning to be ignorant (but I am) why could a leg break not be treated so to speak?


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Eck on September 16, 2009, 04:21:41 PM
So sorry to read this guys, I have had a 3 boxers and each time have been in absolute pieces when they passed away and just watching that Vid and hearing you all brought tears to the eyes knowing how much you would have been hurting.

Really feeiling for you and totally understand why you would want to keep Cassie close now Ben. Hope she lives a long and happy life and continues to give you as much joy as Rodders did.



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: EvilPie on September 16, 2009, 04:34:25 PM
Nice post Matt.

Without meaning to be ignorant (but I am) why could a leg break not be treated so to speak?

Just guessing here but chances are they could've fixed it. However the distress that it would've caused the dog means that it's far kinder to do the right thing and have the dog pts.

The dog has no idea what has happened, it just knows that it is in pain. With a human you know that at some point you are going to get better. Imagine if you broke your leg badly and were in pain but didn't know in the back of your mind that it would get better at some point. As far as you're aware the pain you have now is never going away.

It is a great gift that we are able to bestow upon our animals to be able to do this for them. In the wild they would obviously just die. When a dog is in pain it just lies there and waits to die. If we can save it from considerable stress then however difficult it is we have to do it.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on September 16, 2009, 05:23:38 PM
2 great posts matt, thanks

dogs can be saved when a leg is broken but according to our trainer who spoke to the track vet rodney was in excruitiating pain and his leg looked like it had been cut off by a sword (sorry to be so graphic). when we break a leg we go down and sit there waiting for help whereas a dog continues to run and rodney probably run at least another 400 meters after the initial break causing further damage to his leg. he was as you know a big dog which certainly wouldnt have helped.

the kennel knew that money was no object in saving rodney so we have to take there word for it that it was the best thing to do in the interest of rodney. neither rooks or myself were in attendance which in itself is very rare but who knows if or what we could have done to save rodney if we were there.this is all circumstantial and we have to trust the experts when they say they done all they can for him.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Colchester Kev on September 16, 2009, 05:31:16 PM
every time I open this thread, I well up !!


Still so sad and struggling to come to to terms with it.



Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: pokefast on September 16, 2009, 06:08:00 PM
every time I open this thread, I well up !!


Still so sad and struggling to come to to terms with it.



+1

This has been a great thread and a great journey,so for it to end like this is so so sad.

Rip Rodney


Best wishes to all involved


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: outragous76 on September 16, 2009, 08:10:07 PM
Just watched that race and feel properly choked and I didnt even know the little fella!

I am a dog lover and know that hurt  >:( :'(


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: GreekStein on September 16, 2009, 10:14:14 PM
I know the term 'BoB' is branded around a lot atm but this one really is fitting.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on September 16, 2009, 10:25:55 PM
I know the term 'BoB' is branded around a lot atm but this one really is fitting.

That request has already been made.

I'ne not discussed it wtih the Mods yet, but I know they willl all agree.

We would seek Rookie's permission, & if he agrees, it'll go in.

But let's leave it for a while, to allow further Posts, & then we'll ask Rooks how he feels about that.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: ACE2M on September 16, 2009, 10:52:14 PM
added to my previous condolences, just to say i almost never keep up with any of the long threads but i really loved this one and it definitely deserves bob imo.

RIP rodders.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on September 16, 2009, 10:57:25 PM

Amazingly, the Thread - & so story - is 2 years, & 3 months old.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on September 16, 2009, 11:58:13 PM

Amazingly, the Thread - & so story - is 2 years, & 3 months old.

roughly rodneys age at the time of his death


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on September 21, 2009, 03:23:41 AM
just over a week since rodneys untimely death.

its been a tough week, hes been in all our minds most of it and seeing ben hurting is the hardest for me.
luckily he has cassie, she is fantastic and is settling down very well away from the racing kennels, ben brings her to the club most days when hes working and she is getting well known to the regulars. she has such a timid laid back nature much more suited to home life than racing. rodney was the opposite he loved to run, he was like a coiled spring most of the time and aware of everything around him.
we are both obviously out of love with dog racing at the moment which is understandable but it had been a huge part of our lives for the last couple of years. i hope ben regains the love for the wonderful sport and one day can smile and enjoy a night at the dogs if not as an owner but as a spectator.

cassie would make a wonderful mother and the original plan was for her to mate with rodney if he had a successful racing career. that wont be possible now but as she is well bred i hope that ben might consider mating her sometime in the future with a successful sire.

this whole thread seems so surreal and the thought of never seeing rodney again is gut wrenching, everyday i wake up hoping it was a bad dream and that i can check the upcoming races section of the greyhound sites in anticipation of seeing when and where "rookies fantasy" will be running next.

rip rodney the buzz you brought into our lives will never be beaten x


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: 12barblues on September 22, 2009, 07:42:00 PM
I never had any interest in the dogs until I saw this thread.  Since then I've read every post, followed Rodders' and Cassie's ups and downs and really hoped you had a top class dog on your hands.   RIP Rodders.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on September 24, 2009, 03:23:32 PM
run free our special boy xx


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on September 30, 2009, 02:01:02 AM
I know the term 'BoB' is branded around a lot atm but this one really is fitting.

That request has already been made.

I'ne not discussed it wtih the Mods yet, but I know they willl all agree.

We would seek Rookie's permission, & if he agrees, it'll go in.

But let's leave it for a while, to allow further Posts, & then we'll ask Rooks how he feels about that.




Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: tikay on October 11, 2009, 02:55:16 PM

We wrote to Ben today & sought his permission to move this Thread to Best of Blonde. He readily agreed, & was very grateful.

He'll be Posting a few pictures soon of Cassie enjoying her retirement at home.

The Thread will remain open, of course.

I'd just like to thank Ben for what has truly been one of the best threads ever on blonde. It had everything, & we were there from the very start, we shared the anticipation, the disappointments, the victories, & the gut-wrenching climax. You could not make these things up.

From all of us, thanks for so many great mermories.

Priceless.


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on October 14, 2009, 12:27:07 PM
thanks guys for putting this thread where it belongs


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: cia260895 on October 14, 2009, 12:48:37 PM
RIP Rodders

Long Live the Queen


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on April 02, 2010, 11:56:33 AM
a year ago today rodney ran and won his first race, the most amazing night i have ever had in my years involved in greyhound racing, rest in peace big fella and thank you your memory will live forever xx


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: turny on September 12, 2010, 02:14:09 PM
RIP Rodney a year ago today you died on the track, gone but never forgotten, some fantastic memories x


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: Claw75 on September 12, 2010, 02:22:53 PM
RIP Rodney


Title: Re: Rookie's Fantasy
Post by: pokerfan on September 12, 2010, 03:00:36 PM
From Kevs fb. Amazing dog, RIP.
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWRr5DlOJOw