He Does it again!

 Pony racing was off to Ballingarry (Limerick)  last weekend and it was great to see Richard maintain last  his winning run.   This time it was on talented two miler Rosie O`Grady .........the week before she was left at the start and made up alot of ground to be a fast finnish 3rd.                                                                                 No mistakes were made this time.....although it was a competive race Richard took the short way round and romped away with the  BALLINGARRY DERBY......and a cool 1000 euro race.

Hounds & The Huntsman - Deer Fawn

PONY RACING

 Yes I know......it has nothing to do with Coursing but theres not much Coursing going on so I popped along to Abbeyfeale Pony Races yesterday.  Theres one or two Coursing Families who pass away the summer months racing poinies and I was pleased to see Richard Condon ride his first winner there yesterday

Its not easy for small family stables to get winners as the larger set ups tend to dominate

The style that Richard rode shows hes got the talent so lets hope this pony continues to improve

Good Luck

BRATS DELIGHT

Ive  commissioned a painting by Sarah Clegg........of my brood Brats Delight......I think shes done a excellent job in catching her likeness........im delighted with it

If you want to see more of her work click this link....Sarah Clegg Artist


I have three pups for sale from here litter this year...........Two Dogs and a Bitch

These are by Wallace Green and will be earmarked tonight......Cracking pups out of a super bitch who was a very hard chaser. Born in March

From her first litter to Droopys Saunders she had TS winner Magical Delight who ran so well in first round of Oaks doing a great clock.....only to be withdrawn with a back injury.

She also threw Delightful Marks.....a bitch who went to three Finals.....being withdrawn injured from one and suffering a swinging hare in another...........all the rest of the litter got to quarter or semi finals

If you are interested please ring me on 0872712156

Ive also One Bitch pup for sale from the Murtys Gang x Bless litter  (choice of two).....these are super pups.....impossible to split,..... Born January

THE TRUTH ABOUT BLOODSPORTS

There is another chance to see the henry mckean's documentary about coursing and hunting on 3e tonight at 10.00pm. This programme features Ballyduff Coursing and shows our sport in its true light as a wonderful sport and pastime.

Young Arctic hares playing after nursing

Wild Hares at Altcar

I came across this video on Youtube.............it was made before the UK Coursing ban.  Its interesting to see him write that there are very few Hares now...They are shot!......

Here is a comment from a local person

"Ive read the comments with interest as i actualy live localy, and i have to say before the ban was introduced the whole area was very protective of the hare. you could see them everywhere. the local farmers and gamekeepers would protect them as if they were there own animals.

yet today its very hard to spot a hare running around the fields near altcar. it seems rather than protecting them, the ban seems to have actualy reduced there numbers.

im not a hunter by the way, i just walk localy."

How sad............You have misguided Antis who try to ban Coursing and now they have they have succeeded in reducing the population to nearly Zero

"

Cathal Boylan MLA on the protection of Irish hares

DROOPYS VISIT

I paid a short visit to the Droopys Stud last week............its always good to see my old fav......Mafi Magic.........This dog is a huge character both on the Field and in the Kennel.  I was really please to see he has mated some high quality bitches and plenty of them and look forward to watching these pups next season

Mafi seen here greeting his vistors

A handshake for Sean and a Kiss for David Yanez.  Dave is currently upgrading the Droopys Stud website

DROOPYS STUD

It was also good to see the Current Derby winner  CENTRAL CITY

CENTRAL CITY

This fella is a interesting addition to the Coursing Stud scene......hes been well supported by some nice broods so things are looking promising...





And finaly I popped into see That lovely bitch NEEDHAM TIME.............shes a super litter to Razor Ashmore........super  bold pups

4 liebres

liebres peleadoras

COURSING BRED STAKES

Tommorow evening sees the ADIOS  ALONSO At STUD STAKE semi Finals at Thurles.

Alonso has made a great start at stud covering a Quality book of bitches and looks set to have a bright future

The Final is to be run on the 28th May.....Adios Alonso will be on parade as well as a novelty race out of Slips..........This is a match between two coursing dogs from local clubs


Running for  Thurles Coursing Club will be Headford Gang owned and trained by Thurles Chairman Maurice Leahy.



 Inch Harmony will be running for Templethouy CC owned by John Egan who is Chairman of Templetuohy CC

Local licensed Slipper Owen Walshe  Borrisoleigh CC will be slipping the dogs from the sprint box



So there will be plenty of craic to be had on Final night!

Race 1 Adios Alonso At Stud Stake 330 yds Semi-Final 08:00 Approx. (330 Yds. Flat)  (Race Grade : S0)

Trap	Greyhound	* View Complete Race Form
	KIELYS CROSS
	KIND HAND
	CUTE BLONDE
	ASGOODASGOLD
	KICKHAM COUNTY
	PLUCK THE DRAKE

Race 2 Adios Alonso At Stud Stake 330 yds Semi-Final 08:15 Approx. (330 Yds. Flat)  (Race Grade : S0)

Trap	Greyhound	* View Complete Race Form
	BRIDGEHOUSE LADY
	ABBEYGOLD VACUME
	TOMMYS TRENT
	MRS RIDICULOUS
	A HOT ONE
	SAMONA  xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx LONGFORD TRACK will be holding a COURSING BRED Stake on Friday May 23rd This is sponsored by Tubbercurry....Cavan......Rosscommon and Castletowngeoghegan Coursing Clubs It is for 18 dogs  over 330yds.....winners prize is  €830