KILKENNY SALES PREVIEW
Vinny Grennan
Kilkenny hosts another really exciting sales with 60 really smart lots on offer. Potential buyers and owners should note weigh in is from 7.30 to 8am with the first trial due off at 8.30 with the auction starting approximately 10.15 am.
Lot 1 Pyro Man
Youngest dog on the catalogue. Strapping 73lbs dawn son of Ballymac Anton out of Pyro Girl beaten 6 lengths in only trial to date can only improve.
Lot 2 Mustang Coco
Out of top tracker Akay Forty Seven who reached classic final in 2021. Really exciting prospect winner of her only trial to date in 30.31 in Clonmel on 19th April. Will certainly have her followers and can more than pay her way.
Lot 3 Rebel Ivy
Young bitch who is going the right way as her two trial runs suggest will improve further. Dam only ran one race winning in a smart 29.26 around Youghal.
Will follow with interest. Could be a nice purchase for new connections.
Lot 4 Mustang Sandra
Comrade to lot 2 beaten two lengths in above trial. Sure to step up on her form to date.
Lot 5 Doctor No
Two winning trials to date over both sprint and standard distances in respectable clocks. Dam has already thrown plenty of winners in previous litters and I’d expect this December 22 son of Jaytee Taylor to provide many fun nights for new connections.
Lot 6 Knockdrinna Lady
Knockdrinna Lady has only one trial to date but clocked a respectable 30.16 around Kilkenny in late March. Dam was a really smart A2 bitch round Kilkenny and Waterford and this Dec 22 is an interesting sort. Will attract plenty of followers.
Lot 7 Mustang Dazl
Young January 23 bitch whose dam won six times over a range of distances from 525 to 575 and was open class over 750. Only one trial to date but is certain to progress and could be a value buy for new connections.
Lot 8 Plenty O Toole
Litter sister to lot 5. “O Toole” will give plenty of fun nights out for new connections. From a damline with plenty of winners and this young bitch will continue the trend.
Lot 9 Bandit Mountain
This Bandit can certainly run judging from his two smart qualifying trials clocking 29.76 around Clonmel and a slick 16.94 here at Kilkenny. Very exciting sort and is sure to be a name we hear more off in the coming months.
Lot 10 Jays Falcon
Falcon showed he can certainly fly judging by his recent qualifying trial last Friday in 29.86 around Kilkenny. Shortlisted in my notebook. First litter by the dam are above average this falcon can be the same.
Lot 11 Glideaway Falcon
Two trials to date on his card and two winning marks over sprint and a smart 29.93 around Limerick so can’t ask for much more. Progressing nicely and can improve further.
Lot 12 Wishful Decko.
Has two races to date over the Clonmel sprint distance but has shown enough potential to suggest he will hold his own when stepped up over further. Dam raced over longer distances so stamina won’t be an issue.
Lot 13 Jays Scout
Will be plenty out “scouting” this fellow. Comrade of lot 10 sure to be a real money spinner for connections. Dams first litter threw some really smart types including prolific English open racer Cooliogold
Lot 14 Tea Please.
With an incredible pedigree that has thrown champions including Makeshift, Razldazl George and many more this lady looks sure to be everyone’s cup of Tea. Two very eye catching winning trials make this lady very desirable indeed.
Lot 15 Glideaway Onana
Winner of qualifying trial clocking 30.07 around Thurles Onana will attract plenty of attention on Saturday morning and will improve.
Lot 16 Jays Gloss
Breeding is very good, form to date is attractive lot to like about this lady.
Will she be the gloss of the day ?
Lot 17 Luminous Bucko
Has won his two qualifying trials to date including an impressive 29.61 around Thurles on 25th of May. Smashing looking 69lbs black dog this is a lot to like about this Bucko.
Lot 18 Woe Colette
Colette has had three runs to date gaining a bronze medal the last twice. There certainly could be value to be had with this lady.
Lot 19 Jays Ruby
Comrades on the catalogue earlier. Ruby has a lot going for her young,progressive and her trials to date suggest she can run. Will have a strong following.
Lot 20 Keylogues Runner
This Sept 22 son of Dorotas Wildcat by Assarula Runner is a member of a really smart litter. Comrades have won races in decent clocks no reason why Keylogues won’t be on the winners rostrum in the coming times.
Lot 21 Doonanes Lucia
Member of a smart litter. Comrade was really impressive winning an unraced stake in Newbridge in April. Although Lucia has yet to win to date she looks to be a bitch that will provide plenty of fun nights out during her career for connections.
Lot 22 Kilara Tonic
This fellow certainly would be a “tonic” for any kennel. Qualified smartly in an eye catching 29.95 around Clonmel in middle of May. His comrades are all winning including Kilara Trojan who has won his last four races on the bounce around Yarmouth. There be a drink or two on this fellow for sure.
Lot 23 Memories Smile
Out an unraced dam who has thrown plenty of winners including a competition winner in Whisper Kara.
Memories Smile is an unraced dog with some nice trials on his card.
Lot 24 Jaynee Mack
Ticking all the right boxes for me. Came up against a hot one last time out when runner up in a final of Novice stake at Waterford. Going then right way an d sue to improve with more racing.
Lot 25 Faithful Lucy
What a really impeccably well bred bitch we have here and potentially could be one of the sales toppers . From one of Irelands leading damlines Lucy is closely related to Ballymac Bolger and Ballymac Cashout to name but a few. Impressive first trial of 29.68 around Thurles in March this lady will certainly attract plenty of attention.
Lot 26 Rebel Neptune
Interesting sort who is related to some very smart sorts including Half brother to Burgess Bolger from dams first litter. Needs to step up on form to date but is still young and sue to improve.
Lot 27 Assurala Falls
Very impressive winner last time out in 29.88 around Clonmel showing nice track craft coming from behind. A big run in this lady I feel as she’s improving with every run.
Lot 28 Liberty Doll
Another interesting unraced bitch with eye catching trial form. Pedigree suggest a big future ahead.
Lot 29 Memories Dream
Impressive Winner in 29.88 around Thurles on 18th May after missing the break. One can only dream of the fun memories this lady will give her new connections. Can start fast and stays strong.
Lot 30 Champagne Zombie
Winner of her only trial to date over the sprint trip in Kilkenny. Interesting sort who is worth keeping a close eye on.
Lot 31 Kilara Gin
Has qualified over both sorit. And standard distance. Form to date isn’t enticing but her pedigree suggests she will improve.
Lot 32 Private Best
Got on the winners rostrum last time out in Thurles where she got her trapping boots on Best blitzed her rivals early on with a slick 1.71 sectional before stopping the clock in a smart 29.60 Consistent and honest looking lady.
Lot 33 A Days Luck
Dam was open class and winner of six races. This lady has only raced twice and came up against two hot ones. Be foolish to not give this lady a chance.
Lot 34 Faithful Cherry
Litter sister to lot 25 and same sentiments are to be said about this lady. Bright future ahead with an impressive damline of champions will be well sought after bitch.
Lot 35 Memories Town
Only one race to date at Thurles when got baulked. Impressed in recent sprint trial at Kilkenny clocking 17.26 learning the ropes and could be fun dog for the bags??
Lot 36 Step Back Jack
Well beaten in only trial to date over sprint trip at Enniscorthy. Litter brother Fairly Giddy is now 2 wis from 3 with impressive run last time out.
Take a step back here and watch Jack he could be the springer of the day.
Lot 37 She’s Fussin
Two trials on her card and two wins. Don’t nothing wrong to date.
Lot 38 Arrigle Great
Interesting sort. Brother has won 4 from 9 around Drumbo and Dundalk.
Arrigle Great qualified in 30.00 around Clonmel last week Definitely one to keep the right side of.
Lot 39 Kanturk Ten
Four races to date without really troubling the judge. Has some decent runs on his card so the potential is there.
Lot 40 Knockdrinna Buck
Well bred son of Butgess Beck with one trial to date when nearly beaten in 30.08 Kilkenny. Not two until August so is sure to improve.
Lot 41 Devilsbit Rose
Lightly raced bitch winner of one race to date in a smart 29.37 around Thurles. Good early and stays well.
Lot 42 Jittery Just
Unraced lady whose pedigree suggest this lady is open to plenty of improvement on what she has recorded to date.
Lot 43 Buda Tom
Two qualifying trials over the sprint trip and two wins.
Lot 44 Not Fussing
Genuine looking bitch has qualified in her two trials to date. May need to improve further on present trial form.
Lot 45 Glenadda Meabh
Lightly raced bitch who has came up
Against some hot opposition.
Has clocked 29.18 around Limerick and looks a nice stayer in the making.
Lot 46 Millroad Bowie
Cracking 70lbs son of Cabra Firmino winner of his second career race in a smart 29.17 around Galway.
Caught the eye staying on last time out after missing break over 550 yards.
Lot 47 Enjoy Your Life
Has only had one trial to date clocking 30.16 over the standard trip in Newbridge. Related to some nice sorts and open to more improvement.
Lot 48 Ballysloe Duke
Genuine looking grader winner of two races to date in his career and looks like one to pay his own way.
Lot 49 Maxgrove Diamond
Recent winner on 30th May around Waterford in a career best 29.35 Has shown to have really smart early pace and gets the standard distance strongly.
Lot 50. Beechill Best
Unraced 54lbs bitch who has qualified in 30.14 around Newbridge.
Lot 51 Chubby’s Vegabond
Lightly raced dog who although has not won to date his clocks of 29.45 and 29.50 around Thurles suggest his turn is just around the corner.
Lot 52. Steady Teddy
Winner of two races to date including a very smart 28.89 around Waterford at end of March.
Lot 53 Ballysloe Hero
Winner last week at Kilkenny in a career best 29.23 Consistent and genuine grader who never runs a bad race.
Lot 54 Chubbys Robin
Has had three races to date. Clocked 29.43 in February around Thurles so clearly has plenty of ability
Lot 55 Quacks
Three career wins to date including a 28.94 clock in Waterford. Baulked in most recent race and still clocked 29.56 You’d be quackers to missed this fellow.
Lot 56 Geneva Eagle
Really honest ground grader who gives his all. Winner of three races to date including most recent race where the Eagle finished well to win going away July three and a half lengths in 29.08
Lot 57. Keegal Survivor
Still a maiden after four runs. Interesting to note all his races to date have been over the 400 yards distance in Dundalk.
Lot 58 Foyle Laura
Very honest looking bitch who has won four races to date around Kilkenny.
Possibly lacks a yard of early pace but is noted staying on strongly and when stepped up in trip could be beneficial.
Lot 59 Triangle Belinda
Has been on the winners rostrum twice is her career to date with wins in 29.40 and 29.69 around Kilkenny.
Lot 60 Trimmer Ball
Recent winner around Enniscorthy at end of May in 28.94 shows this ladies well being.