Ireland The Sporting Whippet Club Of Ni Dog Show/race Day And Barbecue, Sunday 14Th September 14 At Dunsilly Kennells , Co Antrim

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The Sporting Whippet Club of NI Dog Show/Race Day and Barbecue, Sunday 14^th September 14, at Dunsilly Kennells, Co Antrim

 

With the September dew still on the grass, trailer and dogs in tow, we set off for the County Antrim Countryside and the town land of Dunsilly. With its beautiful schooling track and easy accessibility to the motorway, Dunsilly Kennells was the perfect venue for the last “ Sporting Whippet Club NI “ Dog show, Race day and barbecue of the year 2014 . There was a larger crowd than expected, and very soon the field filled up quickly, with Canine folk all out for another Whippet Show and Race day at Dunsilly.

 

When we arrived in the field Paul Reynolds and his cookery team were already there preparing our food for the day. With the barbecues lit, burgers and sausages on the grill, and various types of stews, including game and venison gurgling away in the slow cookers, hunger and appetite comes to mind. It was not long to the smell of mixed spices was wafting their fine food flavors all over the place.

 

At approximately 12.30 the Heats for the Racing took place.

 

After the heats, the Barbecue got into full swing, and what a spread was laid on. All types of salads, burgers, sausages and different types of stews, breads, were on offer and all washed down with white or red wine. Heather Reynolds, Paul Reynolds wife made a beautiful, very large cake for the occasion, and everybody was offered a slice accordingly. I must say this cake was a work of art, and just delicious. Heather you are a star. Your cake making is a credit to you. After the Barbecue, the showing began and was followed by the racing.

 

Here are the Results of Showing and Racing

 

Racing Results

 

Grade A

1 John Shaw with Mango

2 Graham Fyffe with Bolt

3 Patsy Mc Coy with Rio

 

Grade B

1 Roy Hill with Linnet

2 Susan McCann with Bella

3 Irra Rogers with Topper

 

Grade C

1 Lisa Dumigan with Frankie

2 Monica Morrison with Jack

3 Monica Morrison/Sonny

 

Pups

1 Carter Bingham with Bella

2 Ricky Alexander with Trigger

3 Michael Quinn with Tara

 

 

 

Racing Champion :

Graham Fyffe with Bolt

 

Puppy Racing Champion:

Carter Bingham with Bella

 

 

Showing:

 

Childrens Handling:

 

1 Lauren Tucker with Tia

2 Pierce Reynolds with Slaney

3 Jack Dumigan with Mac

 

Whippet Pup

1 Tracy Gill with Jaz

2 Louise Reid with Jessie

3 Melissa Greer with Turbo

 

Whippet Dog

1 Davy Best with Harley

2 Michael Quinn with Fynn

3 John Mc Stay with Darcy

 

Whippet Bitch

1 Davy Best with Penny

2 John Shaw with Miela

3 John Mc Stay with Patch

 

Working Whippet

1 Michael Quinn with Fynn

2 John Shaw with Mango

3 Monica Morrison with Jack

 

Veteran Whippet

1 Monica Morrison with Blue

2 Tracy Gill with Lola

 

Pairs

1 Joanne Young with Isaac and Hope

 

* Members Class *

Tracy Gill with Ash

 

 

Overall Best in Show

Davy Best with Harley

 

Reserve Best in Show

Davy Best with Penny

 

Winner of Show Champion of Champions

Davy Best with Penny

 

Reserve

Rea Wilson with Odis

 

Congratulations to all the winners. The best of luck to Davy Best and his winning Whippets Penny and Harley, who are now both qualified for the 5 Nations Whippet Championship at Shanes Castle 2015. Well done Davy and Valerie and your lovely whippets.

 

 

And Finally, thanks to the judges Margaret Martin and Noel Sherry for a job well done in the show ring. Our resident photographer Deidre Mc Coy was on hand to capture our moment of glory. We do appreciate your photographs Deirdre. They give us so much pride and joy.

 

The club made a presentation this year to two of its committee members who have gone over and above the call of duty to help the club and the successful running of same. These two accolades went to our secretary Mrs Carole Hill and committee member John Shaw. Congratulations to both people and well done , and a well deserved presentation.

 

Our Chairman Paul Reynolds made a cheque presentation of £300 on the day to the “ Charity Heart and Stroke Foundation” on behalf of the Sporting Whippet Club NI. This Charity was chosen by the owner of Dunsilly Kennels Mr Victor Mc Donald. These people save so many lives, and another very worthy Charity.

 

And Finally, Finally, may I take this opportunity to thank our Chairman, Paul Reynolds , Racing Managers Patsy Mc Coy/Mickey Quinn/ Brian Crothers and Carole Hill, and all the hard working committee of the Sporting Whippet Club NI, for a great day of Showing, Racing and Barbecue provided on Sunday, and for all their hard work behind the scenes during the year 2014 .

 

At this point we cannot forget the man who makes all our show days and dreams possible. Yes Victor Mc Donald, owner of Dunsilly, a heartfelt thanks to you for all your help this year, and we hope to see you again in 2015.

 

As the showing and racing year comes to an end, and the hunting season begins, I will look back on 2014 with the fondest of memories and a tear in my eye. I made many new friends in the Canine world, helped various charities along the way through my show advertising, and above all the companionship, commardrie and friendship in the canine world.

 

And as I conclude, I would also like to thank all the good men and women of the Canine world who have supported the Club throughout the year. We hope you have all enjoyed it as much as the committee have and we hope to see you all again in 2015. Keep safe and God Bless.

 

 

 

Margaret Mc Stay

 

 

 

 

Edited September 18, 2014 by appleblossom

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Margaret i have always enjoyed the Sporting Whippet Club,its always a lovely relaxing day, the earlier part of the day was good craic, i dont know who's music was the worst, Pauls Reynolds or John Shaws lol and after everyone helping we finally got the show ring right.

 

 

 

 

A £300 donation to the Heart & Stroke Foundation...

 

Edited September 19, 2014 by bluebell

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Lovely photographs Deirdre

[Bri 81]

Another great day out at the sporting whippet club as usual. Always enjoy these shows even though I've no whippets. lol