Dave Jeans Racing

03/08/2022

Things have been absolutely hectic in the kennel over the past couple of weeks or so and nobody's had time to think about anything else except the dogs.
But here's a little something to make you smile. Two of our old racers, Waggy and Toby who have been in there home for quite a while now. It's great to see how they're getting on.

09/07/2022

DAVE'S BLOG 9th JULY
It transpires that the PM wasn't the only one guilty of telling porkies this week. Dave's confession that he misjudged the level of work he'd be involved with after refurbing the kennel led him to break his promise to write weekly. We'll forgive him because the kennel has been great!
Check it all out on https://www.davejeansracing.co.uk/blog
Here's the listing again for the kennel hand required - please pass it around!

peteswaves3 minutes ago3 min readDave's Blog 9th July 22I begin with an apology for telling a lie. OK it wasn't in the Prime Mincer's league, but I said that I would return to posting weekly. Its not happened because we've been busy. Very busy! In among all the very busy we have had six pups landed....

21/06/2022

16/06/2022

As we settle down with our super kennels the boss decided to post a few of the races he didn't blog about (and some he did) that he really liked.
You can of course see his blog at
https://www.davejeansracing.co.uk/blog

13/06/2022

Great fashion for the race dogs.
Starshine Collars from Deanna are the dogs b*llocks, a real industry gold standard. If its worth it for us, then its worth it for any retired dogs!

12/06/2022

After a spell of Dave doing double time as a builder/chippy and greyhound trainer, he's back to the blog.
Its been a pretty quiet month or so on the track with the Derby monopolising action at Towcester, so it was a good time to take the kennel step and make it posh.
We've nonetheless had a few really good winners with the videos and Dave's blog which can be seen on

https://www.davejeansracing.co.uk/blog

01/06/2022

We are now earning our five star kennel award. ALL kennels done and dusted, and normal blogs will now be resumed.
To say we have been busy is an understatement. Results keep coming in, though we have had less racing than usual through the Derby being on.
More at the weekend!

14/05/2022

This weeks news now up at

https://www.davejeansracing.co.uk/blog

We're now off into Derby time. Our schedule gets thrown out a little, but happy to have so many runners.

A very busy Saturday for the kennels this week with 4.30 am start for a double meeting day. 21 runners for the day and all back safe and sound is a testament to the Towcester surface. Loving it. All every greyhound trainer wants ultimately is a safe track and Towcester fits the bill perfectly.

With Oxford now imminent we'll keep you posted about the Racing Club we're going to form.

The kennel treatment picture of the week goes to Maia and Woody (Wood Brae). Isn't it amazing what we do for the dogs?

14/05/2022

Professor DJ and Footfield Daisy having a chat before a run.
If ever a picture puts into words the extraordinary love between trainer and dog, this is up there. This should go viral - who'd have thought Dave's smile could light up the day?

07/05/2022

A week of low numbers mainly because Towcester has now switched to 2 Saturday meetings from the Friday one so false figures as this Saturday we have 21 runners over the 2 meetings which will show up in next weeks blog. This has worked in well with our kennel renovations that will all contribute to happy dogs and a nice environment. We still have the Derby which will affect runners over the next period, but we're hoping that Oxford will be going by then so the Derby effects will be softened for us.
https://www.davejeansracing.co.uk/blog

01/05/2022

Figures of 20 runners and 4 winners gives us a very good percentage at 20% for the week. Dogs continue to be in good form. Unfortunately Towcester have an unusual situation in greyhound racing these days where they have too many dogs, especially with the Derby looming. This is a temporary situation as it will turn around with the opening of Oxford which is scheduled for June time.
In the meantime our good kennel form continues which we are pleased to report.
Check out Dave's blog on
https://www.davejeansracing.co.uk/blog

25/04/2022

A heavy maintenance program at the kennels has delayed things. On the track a great week for the kennels with 7 winners from 23 runners and furthermore we only contested in 13 races due to doubles and trebles. So 7 winners from 13 races is great figures and a testament to the teams hard work.

Check out Dave's blog on
https://www.davejeansracing.co.uk/blog

23/04/2022

We're all going at the kennel maintenance and usual dog care/training, so we'll be a little late with Dave's Blog, as he keeps hitting his thumb with the hammer.
In the meantime we've had a decent week on the track, so here's a picture of Forest Pippa, Dave and Ash with a happy Pippa. Congrats to owners Kevin and Donna - it may not be the biggest win of the day for you, but always a big win to see those happy hounds. Thanks.

15/04/2022

HAPPY EASTER TO ALL
This Easter finds us in full maintenance mode - more later.
As regards maintenance of the dogs, who like any human athlete get checked over, massaged etc we have a great system which is overseen by physio Robert Meek. Ashlea oversees most of the treatments, and Maia sees to the athletes having iced baths.
Treatments vary in complexity with how much effort and time it takes to give them. One thing for certain is that we don't subscribe to the belief that letting them rest will cure anything.
Enjpy those eggs!

10/04/2022

This week showed another steeady week back to form. Five good wins and more good runs in defeat leaves us feeling a little optimistic. This week some work begins at the kennels, so we have more time than usual occupied by this new project.
Good wins this week for our owners Martin Hagan, Deanna Williams and Paul Spittle.
With summer coming on the dogs form looks like we will be in for a good time!
Check out the weekly blog at
https://www.davejeansracing.co.uk/blog

04/04/2022

This week we had good news with the number of runners, getting 33 in total with nearly half the runners finishing in the first two. We're knocking on the door, and getting louder!
A couple of good videos for our winners. Loving the way they're running at the moment. Footfield Paul who has been doing a star job lately represented the spirit we want to see, charging from last in a decent A3 field right the way through it to just fail to pick up the win. It was probably his best run yet, so we're keeping our fingers crossed for more.
The complete blog with the account of the week by Chairman Dave can be found at
https://www.davejeansracing.co.uk/blog

31/03/2022

Its midweek cute picture time at the kennel. We have a nutjob wing with a few doggie inhabitants. We want to know if you think that Ashlea is the best with the nutjobs? We think she's right at home here with Roman 😍

26/03/2022

A decent week with the regulation number of winners - four from 24 or 1 in 6 meaning we've come in again "on the numbers" showing that we are consolidating well.
The summer is looking rosy with the dogs we've been flagging up here trialing on well. With the youngsters we won't be pushing them, but expect good things from them as they find their feet on the track.
Other news is that our own Jayne Conway is standing for election as owners rep of the GBGB. Jayne could probably be rep for nearly anything in greyhound racing as she believes in the right thing to do as her biggest priority which is reflected in her constant time and dedication to the sport. She gets all our votes. A new member of the team started this week in a full time capacity . Kerri has experience and knowledge to bring to the party and will be a big asset to the kennel and probably the icing on the cake to a great team of staff I have . And with Oxford imminent and the kennel dual tracking it comes at a perfect time.
Here's Bubba's run for another win - he's won three out of his last four races. More on the boss's blog on
https://www.davejeansracing.co.uk/blog