‘Glenpadden Bolt’ In “Golden Crest” Semi’s!
BRILLIANT ‘HEAT 2’ WIN FOR GLENPADDEN BOLT AT POOLE!
Tuesday 24th March 2015 – POOLE Report
The Racing Post’s Jonathan Kay writes – At Poole, the Hayley Keightley-trained Roxholme Ted was beaten at odds of 4-9 in a 450m Golden Crest heat by Norah McEllistrim’s Glenpadden Bolt (26.74sec) but qualified for next Tuesday’s semi-finals when finishing in third place.
Glenpadden Bolt – Golden Crest Heat 2 Winner!
Fastest time of the round came from Paul Marchant’s Costa as he won heat three in 26.57sec, Maria Collins’ My Real Mutley took the fourth in 27.67sec, while June Harvey’s Aimnfire landed the opener in 26.76sec.
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Poole 8-52 450 Metres Flat (OR) RESULT
GOLDEN CREST 2015 (HEAT 2) Going: Normal
1st £150, Others £40
1st GLENPADDEN BOLT 26.74 Norah McEllistrim (Hove) 9/2
2nd CABRA SCOOBY 26.96 Alma Keppie (Poole) 11/2
3rd ROXHOLME TED 27.13 Hayley Keightley (Unattached) 4/9 fav
5th SIZZLERSCHEYENNE 27.27 Norah McEllistrim (Hove) 100/1
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GLENPADDEN BOLT eased into the semi-finals of the Golden Crest competition at Poole last night when beating the local hope Cabra Scooby, who is trained by Alma Keppie, by two and three quarter lengths! The May 2011 son of Droopys Scolari out of the dam Glenpadden Bay has been in superb form this year winning 5 of his last 7 races! The top-class performer had won 7 Open races on the Northern circuit for Sheffield trainer Barrie Draper before being purchased by owners Debbie Williams and Mick McCrory. This was his 7th Open race win since joining Norah as the talented runner has won 5 races at Sittingbourne (including breaking the 450 metre track-record) one race at Wimbledon and now this victory at Poole! It was an impressive win considering Glenpadden Bolt had made a slow start but he ran on well to lead at the fourth bend clocking 26.74 on the Normal going. The Hayley Keightley trained 4/9 favourite Roxholme Ted found trouble in running but managed to qualify by finishing in 3rd place! Sizzlerscheyenne was sent off at a whopping 100/1 but led them to the 3/4 mark! He was badly baulked at the fourth bend but was not disgraced finishing in 5th place clocking 27.27 sec. just over six lengths behind the winner.
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Draw for next Tuesday’s semi-finals
First: 1 Ninja Turbo, 2 Nobodys Tavern, 3 Cabra Scooby, 4 Aimnfire, 5 Ninja Diva (m), 6 Roxholme Ted (w).
Second: 1 Glenpadden Bolt, 2 Kippers Usain, 3 My Real Mutley, 4 On Alert, 5 Memories On View (m), 6 Costa (m).
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TODAYS RUNNERS!
ELEVEN RUNNERS ON THE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON HOVE CARD!
Wednesday 25th March 2015 – HOVE Runners
Our two runners in the D2 Sprint at 2-08 are both in good form and Ballymac Dainty and Sizzlers Swallow should each have every chance in this grade.
Our two runners in the A9 at 2-27 both need a change of luck! Lobelia has gone 17 races since her last success and Sizzlers Big Boy was well beaten on his last two runs but does get a drop in grade!
The Norah Mac Racing Clubs Classy Molly failed to land the odds by just a ‘neck’ when sent off the 7/4 favourite in this grade last Thursday. She would have a good chance in the A10 at 2-47 if getting a clear run!
Listry Ace runs in the A8 at 3-07. She got off the mark at Hove at the third attempt when winning last Friday and goes up in grade for that effort.
We have two chances of success in the D2 Sprint at 3-48. Watch Matt has been in good form lately but slow starts have not helped him on his last two runs! Where as kennel mate Fanore Breeze has put in two good runs since returning from seasonal rest.
Mineola Prof has a good strike-rate and performs at a high level. He missed his break last time but should run well in the A3 at 5-22.
Baby Sky ran well on her return from seasonal rest and should be winning soon! As usual she will be doing her best work at the finish of the A6 at 5-38.
Droopys Tequila runs in the A4 at 5-56. A slow start and first bend crowding didn’t help on her debut but the September 13 pup will have gained valuable experience from that run and will also appreciate the drop in grade!
Runners
BALLYMAC DAINTY, SIZZLERS SWALLOW, LOBELIA, SIZZLERS BIG BOY, CLASSY MOLLY, LISTRY ACE, WATCH MATT, FANORE BREEZE, MINEOLA PROF, BABY SKY, DROOPYS TEQUILA
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EIGHT RUNNERS ON THE THURSDAY NIGHT HOVE T.V. CARD!
Live On Racing Post Greyhound TV (Sky Channel 212) or (Freesat Channel 401)
Thursday 26th March 2015 – HOVE Runners
Speak Out Lilly has not had much luck in running recently but could be given a chance in the A6 at 7-46 on her best form!
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Race 3 8-02 285 Metres Flat (OR)
CORAL EASTER SPRINT – HEAT 1
1st & 2nd in each heat qualify for the final on Thursday 2nd April
1st £200, Others £40 Total £400
Trap 1 GO KATIE GO xSsn Seamus Cahill
Trap 2 SWIFT DANNY Maria Collins
Trap 3 WHILEYOUWAIT Derek Knight
Trap 4 EXPRESS MAX (M) Seamus Cahill
Trap 5 GLENVALE STEVIE (M) Norah McEllistrim
Trap 6 SIZZLERS EAGLE (W) Norah McEllistrim
Glenvale Stevie and Sizzlers Eagle have both been running well but will have to be at their very best to qualify for the Final as they face some very decent sprinters in Heat 1 of the Easter Sprint!
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Race 4 8-18 285 Metres Flat (OR)
CORAL EASTER SPRINT – HEAT 2
1st £200, Others £40 Total £400
Trap 1 GENEVA DES Seamus Cahill
Trap 2 FABULOUS OCTANE Paul Young (Romford)
Trap 3 LENSON TIGGY (M) Anthony Collett (Wimbledon)
Trap 4 YOUNG TYRUR (M) Paul Young (Romford)
Trap 5 FATHER OREILLY (M) Paul Young (Romford)
Trap 6 LOCHYS BLUE BOY (W) Norah McEllistrim
Lochys Blue Boy was a good winner last time and a repeat of that run would give him a chance of qualification from Heat 2 of the Easter Sprint!
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Race 5 8-34 285 Metres Flat (OR)
CORAL EASTER SPRINT – HEAT 3
1st £200, Others £40 Total £400
Trap 1 GRISEDALE GIRL Norah McEllistrim
Trap 2 OFF TOPIC Barry O’Sullivan (Crayford)
Trap 3 BISHOPS WOOD (M) David Mullins (Romford)
Trap 4 TARGET HARRIS (M) Hayley Keightley (Unattached)
Trap 5 MASH MAD RUMBLE (M) David Mullins (Romford)
Trap 6 FAIRHILL FRANKIE (W) Norah McEllistrim
Grisedale Girl is in superb form and the improving youngster was a good winner last time. She now steps up to Open class for the first time! Fairhill Frankie won a D2 graded sprint last outing and will find it tougher at this level especially with the top class Target Harris in the line-up!
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Race 6 8-50 515 Metres Flat (OR)
GALA CORAL STANDARD
1st £200 + Trophy, Others £40 Total £400
Trap 1 ROXHOLME KID Hayley Keightley (Unattached)
Trap 2 DROOPYS GOOCH Angie Kibble (Hall Green)
Trap 3 BUBBLY BEAUTY (M) Paul Young (Romford)
Trap 4 DIEGO FLIGHT (M) Elizabeth McNair (Unattached)
Trap 5 CASTLEVIEW JAKE (W) Wayne Wrighting
Trap 6 LEATHEMS DESIRE (W) Norah McEllistrim
The Norah Mac Racing Clubs Leathems Desire lines up in a top quality Hove Open race! So unlucky to be eliminated from the Monmore Puppy Derby at the Semi-Final stage when failing by two short-heads to qualify for the Final after losing so much ground in a first bend incident. He remains in good form and Norah has ambitious plans for this smart prospect!
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Race 12 10-26 515 Metres Flat (OR)
GALA CORAL MAIDEN
For greyhounds who have NOT won an open race at the time of closing
1st £200 + Trophy, Others £40 Total £400
Trap 1 MAGICAL HOTCH Richard Baker (Hall Green)
Trap 2 DROOPYS TOMFORD Norah McEllistrim
Trap 3 FANORE ASSASIN (M) Seamus Cahill
Trap 4 TEEJAYS AIRTECH (W) Paul Young (Romford)
Trap 5 SLEEPY JOEJOE (W) Wayne Wrighting
Trap 6 YASSOO MY ELLA (W) George Andreas (Wimbledon)
The Norah Mac Racing Clubs Droopys Tomford steps up to 515 metres for the first time when lining up for the Maiden Open. He ran well on a previous Open outing over 475 metres staying on well after missing his break!
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