Welcome to the greyhound racing page of Gus Cockerill, Owner of All about gloom Becks Bird and Top Commentary.
Find out how I got into Greyhound ownership and meet my fellow owners: Tony Osborne and Kevin Bairstow.
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Wick. November 2009.
Ross County. Costings, October 2007.
Norwich. Details of Norwich trip and a postcard from Lowestoft, November 2006.
Berlin. Pictures and more from World Cup trip, June 2006.
Saturday October 22nd 2011,
Not so gloomy after coming second and qualifying for the BGRF owner's bonus series final next week.
Results from thedogs.co.uk (BECKS BIRD)
Wednesday 4th October 2006,
A sad end as Becky is badly hurt in training and won't be racing again.
Kinsley, Saturday 30th September 2006,
Race 3, 4th, Ran a bit flat.
Kinsley, Friday 22nd September 2006,
Race 7, 5th, Consistent.
Kinsley, Tuesday 19th September 2006,
Race 9, 5th,
Kinsley, Tuesday 12th September 2006,
Race 6, 5th, Becky was fancied to win this race by connections and backed accordingly. An awful start though didn't give her a chance of winning.
Kinsley, Friday 1st September 2006,
Race 2, 6th,
Kinsley, Saturday 26th August 2006
TRIAL 10, 1st of 3 at 270M,Becky beats Toffee in a trial and records a time of 16.64. More importantly she returned sound. The plan is to give her one more trial before declaring her ready for racing.
Kinsley, Tuesday 25th July 2006,
TRIAL 8, 2nd of 3 at 270M, After a long rest to let her injury recover she ran a respectable time. The cut in her paw opened up again but after an operation the vet is optmistic she'll be able to run again before the end of August.
Kinsley, Friday 2nd June 2006,
Race 9, 3rd, Becky finishes 3rd, but splits a web and won't be able to run for 3 weeks now.
Kinsley, Sunday 21st May 2006,
Race 5, 6th, Becky's race started at 15.28 exactly the time that Watford scored their first goal in the Play off final and Gus realised he shouldn't have wasted his money going down to Cardiff. Becky finished last as well.
Kinsley, Saturday 13th May 2006,
Race 8, 1st, Becky's had more trainers than a teenager and as well as being Colin and Diane's first winner back at Kinsley Becky has now won 3 times in the last 6 months, all for different trainers.
Kinsley, Saturday 6th May 2006,
Race 12, 3rd, Who'd have thought it? Becky back at Kinsley and trained by Shane and Karen. Promising comeback race after a months rest.
Kinsley, Friday 24th March 2006,
Race 9, 5th, Becky will be given a short rest to recover from this rough race. But with Shane handing his training licence in, where will Becky's next race be?
Kinsley, Friday 17th March 2006,
Race 9, 3rd, Was favourite again!
Kinsley, Saturday 11th March 2006,
Race 12, 2nd, Was favourite again.
Kinsley, Saturday 4th March 2006,
Race 13, 22:35, Trap 3
Race 13, 1st, Becky you Beauty ! A perfect way to end Matt's birthday with an easy 4 length win. The second winner of the night for new trainers Shane and Karen as well. Fantastic !
Kinsley, Friday 17th February 2006,
Race 11, 5th, Was favourite.
Kinsley, Saturday 11th February 2006,
Race 5, 20:35, Trap 6
Race 5, 2nd, Very quick away, pipped at the post. Encouraging first run for new trainer although disappointing not to win. The money's surely only lent to the bookies though as Toffee will win in 15 minutes !!
Very quick away MPG Video : 320x240 - 3 sec - 0.3Mb.
Not so quick away! MPG Video : 320x240 - 8 sec - 0.8Mb.
Kinsley, Saturday 7th January 2006,
Race 4, 3rd, Big gamble as Becks is backed from 2-1 to 5-4, but disappoints in finishing 3rd. After the race Becks taken to new kennels in Gomersall.
Kinsley, Tuesday 27th December 2005,
Race 3, 1st, Absolutely brilliant as Becks flies out of the traps and wins easily in the snow. Stewards enquiry for improved performance slightly takes the gloss off though.
Kinsley, Friday 30th September 2005,
Race 4, 5th,
Kinsley, Friday 16th September 2005,
Race 9, 5th,
Results from thedogs.co.uk (TOP COMMENTARY)
A Close Race - May 2005 Video - MOV00018.MPG - (320x240 - 1 min 25 sec - 8Mb).
Kinsley, Tuesday 16th January 2007,
TRIAL 17, 3rd of 3 at 465M, Not a bad time of 29.57 all things considered.
Kinsley, Friday 15th December 2006,
TRIAL 14, 1st of 1 at 270M, Because Toffee had been "bouncing" in the kennels she was given a solo trial to give her some exercise and see how her paw held up. She didn't exactly move like Shakira, but it's given a little bit of optimism for 2007.
Kinsley, Tuesday 12th September 2006,
Race 10, 5th, Toffee was so excited to be running for the first time for nearly 4 months that she pulled Colin over during the pre-race parade. As usual she gave everything, but with her paw once again bleeding after the race Toffee will now be retired. She's likely to be used for breeding in the future, but for now she's earned a rest.
Kinsley, Saturday 26th August 2006
TRIAL 10, 2nd of 3 at 270M,Toffee finishes 2nd to Becky in a 3 dog trial in a very respectable time of 17.04. She was a bit sore after the race, but her pad stood up well to the run. There's a possibility she could run in a race on her 4th birthday and Colin's 40 something birthday on Saturday 2nd September.
Kinsley, Tuesday 25th July 2006,
TRIAL 13, 1st of 1 at 270M, After a long rest to let her injury recover she ran a respectable time. The cut in her paw opened up again but after an operation the vet is optmistic she'll be able to run again before the end of August.
Kinsley, Friday 19th May 2006,
Race 10, 1st, Toffee ran her heart out as she took the lead at the first bend and held off all challengers. On Gus's birthday as well. The win was even more amazing as at the end of the race her cut pad had opened up again and required stapling and bandaging. It'll be 10 days now before the bandages are removed.
Kinsley, Friday 21st April 2006,
Race 6, 3rd, Returning to Kinsley race for trainers Colin and Diane. Toffee actually led until the run in, but it's now 18 races without a win. She's likely to be rested for a while to let her foot fully recover.
Kinsley, Saturday 15th April 2006,
Race 13, 22:35, Trap 1 Yes, Trap 1!
Race 13, 2nd, A brave race by Toffee to run on for second place as she had a nasty cut pad at the end of the race. Reunited with Colin and Diane after the race she'll now be trained by them at their Morley kennels, one year after her first win for them.
Kinsley, Saturday 8th April 2006,
Race 6, 6th, Favourite, Clear run, No joy.
Kinsley, Saturday 1st April 2006,
Race 6, 2nd, Well backed from 7/2 to 2/1 due to the money from an ex Stainbeck friend who recognised Gus at the track !! Toffee was checked at the first bend, but still ran on well to finish second.
Kinsley, Friday 24th March 2006,
Race 6, 2nd, Running on.
Kinsley, Saturday 18th March 2006,
Race 6, 6th, Last.
Kinsley, Saturday 4th March 2006,
Race 6, 20:50, Trap 3
Race 6, 4th, Toffee finishes 4th in the Matthew Cockerill 12th Birthday Presentation Race. Even Dawn turned up for this one, but there was to be no "in house" presentation of the crystal bowl prize.
Kinsley, Saturday 25th February 2006,
Race 6, 20:50, Trap 2
Race 6, 2nd, Very encouraging run by Toffee. Second beaten in a photo. With Toffee and Becks set to run on Matt's 12th birthday, Saturday 4th March is a night to look forward to.
Kinsley, Saturday 11th February 2006,
Race 6, 20:50, Trap 3
Race 6, 4th, Disappointing. No excuses. Toffee's still not quite ready. No extra birthday money for Robs driving lessons and it looks like it's shopping at Netto for a while.
Kinsley, Saturday 4th February 2006,
Race 6, 20:50, Trap 2
Race 6, 4th, Slow away, bumped on the last bend, yet only just beaten in a 5 dog photo and led just after the line. Looks like the money will be down in Toffee's next race... and Rob will be old enough to join in the gamble !! Roll on Saturday 11th.
Kinsley, Saturday 28th January 2006,
Race 6, 20:50, Trap 2
Race 6, 5th,
Kinsley, Saturday 21st January 2006,
Race 6, 5th
Kinsley, Saturday 14th January 2006,
Race 6, 6th, But back! Mixed emotion for Gus. Toffee finishes last again, but it was good to see her looking well and walking soundly.
Kinsley, Saturday 26th November 2005,
Race 13, 6th, Toffee breaks a toe nail and damages a pad in her last race of the year. She needs a rest, but will be back in 2006.
Kinsley, Tuesday 15th November 2005,
Race 6, 6th,
Kinsley, Tuesday 8th November 2005,
TRIAL, 1st of 3 at 465M.
Kinsley, Friday 28th October 2005,
TRIAL, 3rd of 3 at 655M.
Kinsley, Tuesday 11th October 2005,
TRIAL, 3rd of 3 at 465M.
Kinsley, Tuesday 27th September 2005,
Race 6, 6th, Finished Lame.
Kinsley, Tuesday 6th September 2005,
Race 6, 2nd, Improving time, Back down a class.The track record is broken and Toffee finishes a very respectable second.
Kinsley, Tuesday 30th August 2005,
Race 11, 4th, But was up a class.
Kinsley, Tuesday 23rd August 2005,
TRIAL, 2nd at 465M.
Kinsley, Tuesday 16th August 2005,
Race 6, 1st, Hurrah, Last win was 9 races ago. Gus didn't go due to being jet lagged from USA flight. How he regrets that now!
Kinsley, Tuesday 9th August 2005,
Race 6, 2nd, Down a grade.
Kinsley, Tuesday 2nd August 2005,
Race 11, 3rd, grade S2 still.
Kinsley, Tuesday 26th July 2005,
Race 11, 4th, But was up a grade.
Kinsley, Friday 22nd July 2005,
Race 12, 2nd, Pipped at the post.Agonisingly caught on the line with over £200 from connections lost to those already wealthy bookies.
Kinsley, Tuesday 19th July 2005,
Race 6, 3rd, 2-1 Joint Fav.
Kinsley, Tuesday 12th July 2005,
Race 6, 2nd, All the way.
Kinsley, Tuesday 5th July 2005,
Race 11, 4th, Again.
Kinsley, Tuesday 28th June 2005,
Race 11, 4th, 6/4 Favourite.
Kinsley, Saturday 18th June 2005,
Race 13, 1st, Quick Away.Another win and another of life's puzzles. Why do people say well done to Gus when Toffee wins? Exactly what part does he play in the successes? Putting his pint down and patting Toffee on the head doesn't seem worth a well done !
Kinsley, Saturday 11th June 2005,
Race 13, 3rd, Not 3 wins in a row.
Kinsley, Saturday 4th June 2005,
Race 13, 1st, All the way.Gamble landed with £150 on at 5-1. Classic comment from the bookie when handing over the £900 "Where did you get that winner from?" Happy days!
Kinsley, Saturday 28th May 2005,
Race 6, 1st, Dead heat. The only presentation race won by Toffee. If you don't want to see the owners don't click on the video.
MPG Video : 160x112 - 1 min 25 sec - 2Mb.
MPG Video : 320x240 - 1 min 25 sec - 8Mb.
Kinsley, Saturday 14th May 2005,
Race 13, 5th, Not last.
Kinsley, Saturday 7th May 2005,
Race 6, 3rd, Most of the way.
Kinsley, Saturday 30th April 2005,
Race 6, 5th of 5, Tired.
Kinsley, Saturday 23rd April 2005,
Race 6, 1st, 8 Length winner Easy 8 length winner. Toffee was awesome. Stewards enquiry for improved form resulted in a £100 fine.
Kinsley, Tuesday 19th April 2005,
Race 6, 1st, 5 Length winner A brilliant night for Gus as not only was it his first winner as an owner, but trainers Colin and Diane won a presentation race with Bernis Emma.
Kinsley, Friday 8th April 2005,
Race 8, 5th, Slow Away
Irish history from igb.ie
