howrude 108 Report post Posted October 9, 2012 How good is this puppy?!!! Huge, HUGE, HUGE run today down at Forbury Park over the 520m. Was terrible out of the traps, was last approaching first bend, unwound strongly down the back straight to settle 4th-5th, run the outside around Sam I Am copping a major check and still, up against very classy dogs, managed to find his footing and fly like the good thing he is, just missing first in a close finish where only a strand of hair could separate the first 2 place getters. Well done to connections, Gary and Gaylene, you are doing a massive job and deserve every bit of success you taste! Hope it continues as for NZ breeding, this is an enormous step forward for us! Know Excitement and now this fella... ALL THE BEST!! He's all class! Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bblunt 334 Report post Posted October 9, 2012 Forbury's long straight over the 545m lends itself to good finishers and Know Class is certainly one of those. But I wouldn't get too carried away with a dog which runs 2nd in a time slower than the C2 was run - albeit that Jinjarango did it on his own Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heater Report post Posted October 9, 2012 I love Gary and Gayleen as much as anyone, BUT The Dog ran second ! They had 3 winners on the day and that is worth mentioning. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
howrude 108 Report post Posted October 9, 2012 I love Gary and Gayleen as much as anyone, BUT The Dog ran second ! They had 3 winners on the day and that is worth mentioning. I love Gary and Gayleen as much as anyone, BUT The Dog ran second ! They had 3 winners on the day and that is worth mentioning. I understand he run second, read again. I was pointing out how unlucky he was and how much ground he took off White Air and Ultimate Dream, both very nice dogs. The way he raced was worthy enough of a mention. Was an absolute eye catching run. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lad27 404 Report post Posted April 22, 2014 Well better get your punt on people as the lad is in Ozz and racing on Thursday 24th April Meeting 22, Race 4, 595m, 10.08pm - Box 5 Stake money of $8225 Trainer - James Shaw dustydreamnz 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepy 69 Report post Posted April 23, 2014 Hi lad. In my opinion keep your money in your pocket. Has been here for 2 weeks but unfortunately has only had the 1 trial over 515 there. The 595m start on the bend also would be a concern for me if backing him as never started on a bend before. And if the 1 gets on the bunny early we would expect her to win. Apart from that he's obviously fit an well and were excited to see what he can do over here over the staying trips. James. whataguy 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lad27 404 Report post Posted April 23, 2014 Cheers James Will be making sure I watch the race. Have you got any other N.Z. talent coming over or already there? Sheepy 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepy 69 Report post Posted April 24, 2014 Na mate. Just the one kiwi dog in our kennel at the moment. James Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
whataguy 32 Report post Posted May 13, 2014 Good luck to Gary and Gaylene, Know Class is contesting the Sandown Cup heats Thursday this week- M11 Race 4 Number 6 - 10:08pm, Final is worth A$250,000!! Hope he goes well for us Kiwis. Sheepy, Slim Shady, Bar Bar Black Sheep and 1 other 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar Bar Black Sheep 45 Report post Posted May 14, 2014 Good luck to Gary and Gaylene, Know Class is contesting the Sandown Cup heats Thursday this week- M11 Race 4 Number 6 - 10:08pm, Final is worth A$250,000!! Hope he goes well for us Kiwis. I feel they would be quietly confident reaching the final........... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alltheway!!! 640 Report post Posted May 14, 2014 Just one dog to beat in the race, he could possibly make the final Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar Bar Black Sheep 45 Report post Posted May 15, 2014 I feel they would be quietly confident reaching the final...........I rest my case.......... A star in the making this fella.............. Nice win and $4.50 filled a bag or two......... Gaf1973, whataguy and lad27 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jape again 67 Report post Posted May 15, 2014 Congratulations to the Cleeve Clan. And to James aka Sheep aka Slippers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lad27 404 Report post Posted May 15, 2014 Cracker of a win, looking forward to the final! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepy 69 Report post Posted May 15, 2014 I feel they would be quietly confident reaching the final........... I'll admit, even though it was one of the weaker fields, i was still not overly confident in getting into the final as the 7 is desperate for the rail, an that's how it panned out. Fortunately he came out of the 1st in a handy position an from there I was greatly confident. Cole was still bouncing around when he got home so initially seems well, the box draw will be done Monday morning at 8am. Would just like to take the opportunity to publicly thank Gary, Gaylene and the family for sending Cole over here for us to train, we're very lucky to have him. It's a lot easier when you get good dogs like him. Also thanks for all the kind wishes from everyone, Cheers, James whataguy, mcmissile and Slim Shady 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hound Fan 577 Report post Posted May 15, 2014 Well done James and best of luck in the final . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alltheway!!! 640 Report post Posted May 15, 2014 Good win, will be an interesting final Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GONSTA 1,148 Report post Posted May 15, 2014 Congrats to the team involved with Know Class, good tough win. What about the run of Sweet It Is last night tho? Just an absolute certainty beat and with any luck she will just win next week. Freak of a stayer. Great to watch! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar Bar Black Sheep 45 Report post Posted May 16, 2014 I'll admit, even though it was one of the weaker fields, i was still not overly confident in getting into the final as the 7 is desperate for the rail, an that's how it panned out. Fortunately he came out of the 1st in a handy position an from there I was greatly confident. Cole was still bouncing around when he got home so initially seems well, the box draw will be done Monday morning at 8am. Would just like to take the opportunity to publicly thank Gary, Gaylene and the family for sending Cole over here for us to train, we're very lucky to have him. It's a lot easier when you get good dogs like him. Well Done Mate, Love this dog, wish you all the best............ Also thanks for all the kind wishes from everyone, Cheers, James Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar Bar Black Sheep 45 Report post Posted May 16, 2014 Well Done Mate, Love this dog, wish you all the best............ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
whataguy 32 Report post Posted May 21, 2014 Know Class is Contesting the Sandown Cup tomorrow!! M18 Race 8 Number 5 FF$11.00 Good luck to James Shaw, Gary and Gaylene. I know that the whole NZ Greyhound Racing Community will be cheering for Cole. chiknsmack, modest mouse, Jabba2 and 1 other 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lad27 404 Report post Posted May 21, 2014 http://www.sandowngreyhounds.com.au/Default.aspx?TabID=155&NewsArticleID=4732 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alltheway!!! 640 Report post Posted May 21, 2014 He could almost certainly run a place, sweet it is is the one to beat, but as dusty pointed out, he can get unlucky due to his costly slow beginings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankiwi 782 Report post Posted May 22, 2014 For those who will be staying up until 23:41 to watch Know Class tonight, you may also wish to extend your late night just a bit and have a eye out for Clone Your Own, two races later at 00:37. What's another 45 minutes, one more beer? lad27, kiwiozpom and dustydreamnz 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lad27 404 Report post Posted May 22, 2014 Also a 250k quaddie tonight as well! kiwiozpom and dustydreamnz 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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