Ireland The Sporting Whippet Club of Northern Ireland show yesterday Sunday 17th June 12

[appleblossom 703]

Had a very nice relaxing day yesterday at the Sporting Whippet clubs of Northern Irelands 3rd show of the year. Although the rain was not kind to us,it still did not dampen the spirits of the whippet people who turned up to support the show.

 

The show started with the childrens handling class. These little people never cease to amaze me.They all go into that show ring, and walk their dogs with such vigour and pride. In their liitle hearts they ask for nothing in return, only to make their parents proud of them and their little eyes light up with joy if they get a rosette or a trophy. A very special congratulations to 3 little people who won trophys yesterday.

 

1/ Jamie Doherty

2/ Graham Meek (Junior)

3/ Abbie Fyfee

 

Congratulations to all the children who took part,you are all winners, and the show organisers of tomorrow.

 

A big congratulations to all the winners,And especially

to:

 

Phillipa Robinson with Dochas who won Overall Best in show. Dochas is a beautiful whippet, with all the qualities of a champion. Well done Phillipa and Dochas.

 

And John Mc Stay with Patch who won Reserve Best in show. Patch is taking after her mother Silver who has won many trophys over the years. Patch is a wee cracker. Well done husband and Patch.

 

Also in the Racing Congratulations to :

 

 

Congratulations to Tracy Gill and Rushden Black Caviar 'Ash' who won the Puppy Racing Champion. This dog is a real beauty and a very speedy dog. Tracy was a very proud girl yesterday of Ash and so she might be.A real winner there. Well done Tracy and Ash.

 

 

Grade A Winner : Jason Dunwoody with Maggie.This Whippet is a real flying machine and an all rounder, and done Jason proud on the day. She flew up that course like a butterfly and crossed the line with flying colours. Well done Jason and Maggie. Maggie never lets you down .

 

Grade B : Patsy Mc Coy with RIO. What can I say about this dog that I have not said before,and that will do him justice. RIO has won many races and proved his worth many times over in his young life so far, and hopefully will go on to win many more. RIO you are a star, and keep that winning streak going.Patsy was one happy man last night.Well done Patsy and RIO

 

Grade C : Charlene Rafferty with Spring. This Whippet is a force to be reckoned with. One top racing whippet there, another wee flying machine. Grade A and B,beware, Spring will be definately graduating into Summer and will be taking top place very shortly. Congratulations Charlene and Spring.

 

Many thanks to the Chairman and committe for another great family day out. Tracy Gill and Bluebell were there with there cameras and no doubt some lovely photographs will appear shortly. The show would not be possible without a judge.Paul Reynolds was the judge on the day,a gentleman who certainly knows his Whippets. Paul has won many prestigous trophys himself over the years with his winning whippet, Slaney Finn and still winning. Paul you done a great but difficult job on the day with impeccable precision. Many thanks for that. A great day was had by all, and I am looking forward to the next show.

 

 

Margaret Mc Stay

Edited June 18, 2012 by appleblossom

[louiejoe 63]

Thank for the write up Margaret , full results of the showing and racing can be found on the thread started by myself and pictures of the days events have now been posted on the clubs facebook page 'Sporting Whippet'. The club's next event will be on Sunday 22nd July, hope to see you all there with your whippets

[rollerman 44]

did tracy gill show rushden black caviar on the day if she did how did it do i saw a picture of this whippet n thought it was a cracker would love to know did it get a ticket

[louiejoe 63]

Hi Rollerman, Yes Rushden Black Caviar 'Ash' was shown in the puppy class and was placed third on this occasion, she did however win the puppy racing for the second time in a row. Thanks for your comments . (Thats her in my profile pic)

 

Tracy