What a shame Sean. Anyway mate you tried and thats the main thing. Don't give up having dogs mate, you never know when you will get a good one.
Just take me for example. I persevered with Sinka for over twelve months trying to get him sound so I can race him. I have had two wins and a couple of placings with him in that period of time. This year I've had 3 starts with him as he keeps breaking down or getting sick. Every time I get him back on track and ready to nominate him for a race, he breaks down again. I trialled him Yesterday up the straight and he pulled up with a torn back muscle. Thats another 3 to 4 weeks off. My Patience is wearing a bit thin at the moment, but I gotta keep trying even if he is 4 years old.

coops