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Belle Vue Greyhound Racing

Close calls up in Belle Vue - in more ways than one

2 October 2007 | About Darrell Williams

Darrell Williams leaves SW19 behind for a trip to the track that was the birth of greyhound racing in the UK... Read more | Comment now

Double Back one to watch

10 August 2007 | About Editor

Punters will be watching out for the next run for June 2005 puppy Double Back after she destroyed A5 opposition at Belle Vue on her debut. The well-bred youngster by Toms the Best and Double Take posted a sizzling 28.26... Read more | Comment now

Galipip to be Show-stopper

5 July 2007 | About Editor

Belle Vue's Galipip Showgirl (T1) has had plenty of critics over the past few weeks - and rightly so. She had several opportunities to open her account but a lack of confidence has proved her undoing at the expense of... Read more | Comment now

NO STOPPING LARKHILL BIRD

5 July 2007 | About Editor

BELLE VUE 19.55 IMOGENS BRIDGE (T1) has been running well on the graded front over four bends at Kinsley. He's got an awful lot on his plate among this calibre of rival though. To have any kind of say on... Read more | Comment now

Four wins for star

3 July 2007 | About Editor

Yourastar Jill is likely to be a popular choice in her next Belle Vue outing when she bids to complete a four-timer. The daughter of Droopys Kewell looked to have developed a severe dose of seconditis before putting her golden... Read more | Comment now

Toobuck on fire at Manchester

28 June 2007 | About Editor

Betfair punters will be following Toobuck Tim closely over the coming weeks after a recent brilliant run of form. The April-2005 whelp picked up a second win on the bounce on Tuesday, with an impressive A1 success at Belle... Read more | Comment now

Minnie can be in full control by the second last bend

28 June 2007 | About Editor

Belle Vue 19:55 Tullymurry Squad (T1) ended the barren spell seven days ago with a narrow-margin success. Blaze-the-trail tactics will be uppermost in mind and the draw against the inside fence is as good as it gets. Elldan Lady (T2)... Read more | Comment now

Knocklasheen can make his class count

20 June 2007 | About Editor

Belle Vue 20:25 Our Dog Bod (T1) has just slipped back into losing habits but one cannot fault either his work-rate or commitment. With one of his better departures, he could poach a few lengths lead on the inside passage... Read more | Comment now

Heyes eyes Sweepstake success

19 June 2007 | About Editor

Trainer Andy Heyes appears to have a strong hand in Belle Vue's A1 Kennel Sweepstakes on Thursday. Knocklasheen Boy boasts a tremendous strike rate this year and he should qualify for next week's final in the 20.25 heat in front-running... Read more | Comment now

BORNA CAN MAKE FULL USE OF AN IDEAL ARRANGEMENT

18 June 2007 | About Editor

'BORNA' CAN MAKE FULL USE OF AN IDEAL ARRANGEMENT BELLE VUE 19.55 BORNA STAR (T1) is gradually showing signs of a revival after spending April and the majority of May on the sidelines. She has a perfectly suitable arrangement this... Read more | Comment now

Witness fans screaming with delight

14 June 2007 | About Editor

Connections must be delighted with the recent form and progress of Screamingwitness, who is search of an impress hat-trick. The May 2004 whelp, trained at Belle Vue by Ray Andrews, ended his belt of seconditis on the flat on May... Read more | Comment now

Third time lucky for Charlie

14 June 2007 | About Editor

Belle Vue 20:10 Clontrubid Lass (T1) returns to the fray following a two-month spell on the sidelines. She is at the veteran stage of her career (May 2002 whelp) but still has the necessary skills to give A6 rivals a... Read more | Comment now

Witness has Hollylake in his sights

7 June 2007 | About Editor

Hollylake Boy can't put a paw wrong at the moment but faces a determined rival as he bids for a four-timer over hurdles at Belle Vue on Friday. Andy Heyes' black and white flyer has a great opportunity to maintain... Read more | Comment now

Kipper all set for Belle Vue three-timer

7 June 2007 | About Editor

BELLE VUE 20:25 Ceilidh Bloom (T1) scored among Open Race calibre towards the end of May, over 605 metres at Pelaw Grange. She employs a late-hitting style but this inside berth can be worth a length or two and if... Read more | Comment now

Champion bids for a first

5 June 2007 | About Editor

Belle Vue's rejuvenated 2006 Northern Flat championship winner, Giddy Kipper, will bid for a first ever career hat-trick at the Manchester track on Thursday evening. The April 2004 whelp, a winner of 15 races, has turned the clock back in... Read more | Comment now

Lonely looks for hat-trick in six bender

2 June 2007 | About Editor

Lonely Lane is currently in terrific form on the graded front at Manchester's Belle Vue track and is seeking an impressive hat-trick. The May-2005 whelp, trained by Darren Hampson, scored a fornight ago in a 590m contest when clocking a... Read more | Comment now

Otto the man on Friday

31 May 2007 | About Editor

Trainer Otto Kueres could be in for a bumper night at Belle Vue on Friday when he holds a strong hand in two of the five Open races on the card. The Cheshire-based trainer will be confident of picking up... Read more | Comment now

RIDGEWORTH CAN MAKE IT TWO WINS OUT OF TWO

31 May 2007 | About Editor

BELLE VUE 19.40 BIT VIEW ROSE (T1) has to be considered a serious candidate for top honours even though she has trailed the field in her last couple of outings. She has never really mastered the art of trapping but... Read more | Comment now

AMOLEE CAN MAKE FULL USE OF PERFECT DRAW

24 May 2007 | About Editor

BELLE VUE 19.55 AMOLEE CLASSIC (T1) can book her place in the final of the Northern Oaks in winning fashion. She is the only genuine railer in this opening heat and can quickly take a stranglehold on the situation. Connections... Read more | Comment now

BROADWALK'S BACKSTRETCH BURST THE KEY TO SUCCESS

22 May 2007 | About Editor

'BROADWALK'S' BACKSTRETCH BURST THE KEY TO SUCCESS BELLE VUE 19.55 NEWBAWN RANGER (T1) is currently in the best form of his life. Despite large odds in his last couple of A5 outings, 'Ranger' has picked up minor medals in both.... Read more | Comment now

NEVEDA CAN BENEFIT FROM THE DROP IN CLASS

16 May 2007 | About Editor

BELLE VUE 19.55 SKY BLUE WINGER (T1) scored at the first time of asking in front-running fashion. He incurs the inevitable penalty but retains the luxury of the inside berth. Once again he will be hoping to nip out in... Read more | Comment now

Zoom to stay all day

15 May 2007 | About Editor

Ace High Zoom can't put a foot wrong at the moment and will have plenty of supporters when he bids to complete a four-timer at Belle Vue on Thursday. The strong-running May 2005 whelp has added a touch of opening... Read more | Comment now

RASCALS OPENING SPEED CAN PAY DIVIDENDS

15 May 2007 | About Editor

'RASCAL'S' OPENING SPEED CAN PAY DIVIDENDS BELLE VUE 19.40 SCAOIL AMACHI (T1) totally missed the break on her debut venture but refused to throw in the towel and eventually managed to grab bronze. The switch to the inside berth has... Read more | Comment now

Buddy befriends backers at Belle Vue

10 May 2007 | About Editor

Pookies Buddy has not taken long to get back into the swing of things after being in season with consecutive A1 victories at Belle Vue. A wide runner, she bowled around in 28.32 to score in her second comeback excursion... Read more | Comment now

TEWMAX CAN RECOUP LOSSES

10 May 2007 | About Editor

'TEWMAX' CAN RECOUP LOSSES BELLE VUE 19.40 MOJO MR TEE (T1) isn't quite on top of his game and the grader offers further assistance. From a prime location on the inside passage he must surely now come right back into... Read more | Comment now

 

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