Ireland "field Of Dreams" Dog Show And Raceday Sunday 13Th April 14

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"Field of Dreams" Dog Show and Raceday Sunday 13th April 14

Field Of Dreams is an established business run and owned by the Hurley family, with an up to date Schooling Track, and distances of 325yds, 350yds,525yds and 550yds. All of this grandeur is set in the rolling countryside of Maghera, on the edge of the beautiful North Coast of Ireland. This was the venue for the Dog Show and Race day Sunday... 13th April 14. After a trouble free journey, with dogs in tow, we arrived at our destination at approximately 11.00am.

The place was buzzing with activity, with a burger stand to feed us all day, and other stalls, all set up and ready to go for another days proceedings. The weather was good, but very cold later on in the evening. There was a very nice crowd of like minded Country Sports people there on Sunday, all out with the same goal in mind to win on the day, and generally out to enjoy a good country sports event.

It was nice to see so many new faces there, along with all the regular show goers. The banter and the craic was good, with large and small families, old and young taking in the first rays of spring. Along the way I met up with Mark Doherty and his growing up fast son Jamie. Jamie is growing fast into one of our showmen of tomorrow, and a good showman he will make too.

Gerard Lynch was there in full swing, with his prize winning dogs, as well as the whole Lynch families. I also met up with Billy Harpur, and him smiling from ear to ear. Billy is one happy camper these days. Could it be love is in the air. Keep smiling Billy, I will keep your secret close to my heart.

It is always nice to meet nice people, and they were out in abundance at the Field of Dreams on Sunday. Some new faces to me, I also had a chat with Desy Hackett and Mal Mc Fall. All keen sportsmen, but I just had not the pleasure of speaking to them before. All young people out to enjoy the sport they love.

The Showing Began at approximately 12.00noon. Here are the Overall Results

Handling Classes

Ladies Margaret Mc Stay
Gents Michael Quinn

Champion Lurcher
Melissa Greer
Reserve
Arlene Greer

Champion Terrier
Peter Morgan

Champion Whippet
Michael Quinn
Reserve
Brian Welsh

Champion Pairs
Gered Lynch
Reserve
Jamie Doherty

Champion Puppy
Jed Donagh
Reserve
Peter Morgan

Overall Best in Show and Supreme Champion

Michael Quinn with Finn
Reserve Champion
Melissa Greer with Sasha
3rd Peter Morgan.

A big congratulations to all the winners, and especially to Michael and Melissa on their big wins. We are all very proud of both.

Racing Results

Bull Cross
1st Shadow Jed Donagh
2nd Lady Micky Quinn
Whippet
Race 1 Duke Mark Dogherty
Race 2 Frankie Steven Dummigan
Race 3 Sox Kirsty Harpur
Open Novice
1st Sheba Willie McKensey
2nd Holly Ryan Wright
Under 23” Lurcher
1st Jackie D. Wilson
2nd Ruby Johnny
Over 23” Lurcher
1st Flick Jed Donagh
2nd Boris Ryan Wright
¾ Type
1st Bullet Charlene Rafferty
2nd Enzo Melissa Greer
Under 21” Lurcher
1st Lola Kirsty Harpur
2nd Jill Michael Lynch
Rough Coat Lurcher
1st Pepper Ben Davison
2nd Gypsy Paddy McCarthy
Elite under 23”
1st Tina Kirsty Harpur
2nd Dash Steven Dummigan
Elite Under 25”
1st Fizz Charlene Rafferty
2nd Jess Jed Donagh
Elite Over 25”
1st Ty Paul Carmichael
2nd Darky Ian Balfour
Terrier
1st Spike Jed Donagh
2nd Boe Jed Donagh
Greyhound
1st Jerry John Bettly
2nd Pluck Michael Lynch

110 Dogs Raced on the day, what a turnout.

And finally, may I take this opportunity to thank everybody who come out and supported the show on Sunday. To the judges, who done a first class job in the ring. Judging can be a hard task master at times, but you carried out your duties effective and efficiently at all times. Many thanks for that. Photographs were taken by several people on Sunday, and are now proudly displayed on our face book pages. I cannot forget the bookie on site Mark One, who took our bets, won some and lost some and created a flurry of excitement after each race. Well done to you and to all the winners too.

And Finally, Finally, if it were not for the organisers, Joe Hurley, owner of the “Field of Dreams” Nigel Greer, and their loyal band of helpers, who worked tirelessly, before and on the day to make this show a success and a comfortable and enjoyable day out for all, this day would not of been possible. Also many thanks to Arlene and Melissa Greer , emailed all the showing and racing results to me. A job well done. Many thanks again to all involved.

I must say, Joe and Nigel when I left the “ Field of Dreams” on Sunday evening, I left a little piece of my heart there. I love that Schooling Track, and look forward to many more Dog Shows and Racedays at this excellent venue.

Definitely 2 Gold Stars for Joe and Nigel.

Margaret Mc Stay