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King Sheeran – 73rd British Bred Produce Stakes Champion

By |2019-07-28T13:11:22+01:00July 28th, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , |

There was a busy crowd at Swindon to witness a remarkable first-four-home from trainer and owner duo, Liz McNair and the KSS Syndicate, as King Sheeran landed the 73rd running of the British Bred Produce Stakes. The odds-on King Sheeran broke smartly and led into the opening turns, the son of Eden The Kid and Skate On was soon pursued by kennel mate Queen Cher with King Cash in close touch laying in third. As Sheeran pulled away along the far side it was Cash who move past Cher and started to make impressive gains in to the lead, turning [...]

73rd British Bred Produce Stakes Final Preview

By |2019-07-26T08:40:00+01:00July 26th, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , |

The 73rd British Bred 2 year old Produce Stakes Final takes place at Swindon greyhound stadium on Saturday evening. The original competition may well have been reduced in number, but the final itself is one of the greatest produce stakes finals in recent memory. Liz and Rab McNair, Brendan Keogh and the KSS team have swept all before them in recent years. Their greyhounds have been an absolute credit to British breeding. Every drop of success that the team have achieved has been thoroughly earned, superstar greyhounds don't just turn up on your doorstep, they take just short of two [...]

NEW PRESTIGIOUS CAT 1 ANNOUNCED FOR BRITISH BREDS IN THE NORTH!

By |2019-07-24T18:05:38+01:00July 24th, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: , |

The BGBF Northern Plate, a new Category 1 for British Breds, will have its first running at Newcastle in September! The BGBF sponsors a variety of competitions for British Breds over the year, including a Cat 3 Marathon, a sprint, a scurry, various four bend competitions and of course the Cat 1 British Bred Derby, the British Breeders’ Stakes at Nottingham, and the BGBF Swindon Produce Stakes. Up to now however there have been no BGBF events further north than Doncaster and when the Forum Committee underwent a big change in April, this was one of the areas the incoming committee members wanted to [...]

73rd BGBF Produce Stakes Semi Final Review

By |2019-07-22T21:04:02+01:00July 22nd, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , |

It was another good day at the office for the McNair - Keogh team as they landed both Produce Stake Semi Finals at Swindon on Wednesday lunchtime. King Cash (Eden The Kid x Skate On , February 2017) maintained his unbeaten run in the competition as he ran out a comfortable three length victor in the opening Semi Final. Leading out the second bend he began to pull away from litter brother King Dylan and kennel companion, Queen Cher (Eden The Kid x Shaws Dilemma). The race stayed this way with Cash never really under any strong challenge as he [...]

73rd BGBF Produce Stakes Quarter Final Review

By |2019-07-19T21:26:11+01:00July 19th, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: , |

Four second round heats of the 73rd British Bred Produce Stakes took place at Swindon on Wednesday lunchtime.  With a place in next weeks semi finals at stake , connections were hoping to secure a place in the first three home in order to progress. King Cash (Eden The Kid x Skate On , February 2017) was sent off the 4/6 odds on favourite for heat one and supporters were never in a moments worry as the Liz McNair trained , K.S.S Syndicate owned and bred brindle pinged out and made every post a winning one in 2890 (-30).  Saving [...]

2019 St Leger Champion – Affleck Bolt

By |2019-06-09T20:58:09+01:00June 9th, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: , |

Affleck Bolt became the dual BGBF St Leger Champion as he followed up last years success with another performance from the top drawer to land this year's £4,000 to-the-winner renewal. He was made to work every yard for the honours as the race unfolded into a real battle with the lead changing hands numerous times. Breaking well Affleck Bolt led early but was edged into the bend by Saving Mullpark, turning out the second bends and heading along the home straight for the first time Mullpark found himself being being passed by Shoot The Bolt and Affleck Bolt. Round bends [...]

The BGBF St Leger – The Finalists

By |2019-06-09T09:34:07+01:00June 9th, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: , |

The BGBF British Bred St Leger, worth a fantastic £4,000 to the winner, takes place at Central Park this evening and it looks like being a very intriguing affair. John Mullins is doubly represented courtesy of litter mates Saving Sonic and Saving Mullpark, similarly Patrick Janssens lines up a two with his litter mates Affleck Bolt (2018 BGBF St Leger Champion) and Affleck Lady. Swabys Teddy for trainer David Mullins and Shoot The Bolt for June Harvey complete tonight's line up. Trainer John Mullins Owner(s) Saving Grace Syndicate Breeder(s) Carla Hendy SAVING SONIC The July 17 son [...]

2019 BGBF Scurry Winner – Signature Dancer

By |2019-05-19T16:51:28+01:00May 19th, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: , |

Signature Dancer, a faller in the voided Semi Final only 7 days earlier, landed the inaugural BGBF Scurry Final for owners Craig Chesson and Carl Plummer with a superb performance to prevail on the big occasion at Henlow. Commanche Storm produced another fast start but Signature Dancer matched him stride for stride to the bend this week as both moved into a length advantage of the pack behind. Westcot Norman started making efforts to pull alongside out the second turn but along the far side it was Commanche Storm who maintained a slight advantage. Approaching the third bend Signature Dancer [...]

BGBF Scurry – The Finalists

By |2019-05-19T12:18:05+01:00May 19th, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: |

Sunday afternoon, six worthy finalist will line up at Henlow looking to land the fantastic £4,000 prize on offer and be crowned the inaugural 2019 BGBF Scurry Cup Champion. We've taken a moment to provide a bit more information about the runners below. Trainer Patrick Curtin Owner(s) M.Giles & S.Newberry Breeder(s) Michael Giles COMMANCHE STORM Unbeaten in the competition to date, this 39 kilo son of Storm Control and Atouchofvenus produces electric starts and this could prove vital with the short run to the bend and an inside draw. Will be a tough nut to crack [...]