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Ballynahinch Game Fair Terriers, Whippets and Lurchers Saturday 24th September , Montalto Estate, Ballynahinch , Co Down

 

Director : Tom Barry

Something a bit different for Ballynahinch - we are introducing a new BIG VALUE enter in advance admission pass ; some new show classes including a CHAMPIONS CLASS and some new classifications for racing including a 16 – 32 dog DOG stake ( slipped in pairs) sponsored by Albert Titterington ( entries ‘first come first served’ ). This is an event to test stamina as well as speed for lurchers.

 

Racing Startng : 10.15 am Sponsored By Feedwell

1. Lurcher Pups

2. Whippet Race (inclusive of all)

3. Terrier Race

4. Open Lurcher Race Over 21”

5. Open Lurcher Race Under 21”

An Open Lurcher is a dog that has won more than two races of any type

6. Traditonal Lurchers which have not won two races of any type

7. Bull Cross Lurcher Heavy

8. Bull Cross Lurcher Light

9. ROGUES RACE All Inclusive Racing Stake for dogs that have never been classified as 'elite racing dogs ( winner £150 and Runner Up £50 sponsored by Albert Titterington) and (depending on entries – up to 32 dog stake, slipped in pairs - 6 runs to win). Same principle as the 32 Dog Coursing Stakes. Dogs which have run as 'Elite' dogs are not eligible.

 

The race track is good ground and dogs will be raced over 150 -220 yards. It starts with a bit of a gradient , easing out to a good level finish. It will be a testing course.

 

FERRET SHOWING & RACING & CHAMPION of CHAMPIONS FERRET SHOWING & RACING organised by DARREN MOORE

1 Polecat Hob or Jill 2 Albino Hob or Jill 3 Any Other Colour Hob or Jill 4 EU Hob or Jill 5 Any Hob or Jill Kit

AND Champion of Champions showing and racing - for any ferret that has been champion at ANY show

 

Show Classes Start 1.00pm Sponsored by NUTTS about Pets -Winners : Trophies and a bag of dog food

 

Childrens handling class

 

TERRIERS- Winners Trophies and a bag of Dog Food

1. Any variety terrier dog or bitch Pup

2. Jack Russell dog or bitch

3. Pa+erdale dog or bitch

4. Lakeland dog or bitch

5. Border dog or bitch

6. Crossbred dog or bitch

7. Plummer dog or bitch

8. AV Working dog or bitch

9. Veteran dog or bitch

10. Pairs

11. Champions Class – dogs who have won a show championship at any show including at Montalto 2014. Winner gets Trophy and £50.

 

CHAMPION from All Classes except pups & pairs £50 plus Trophy

 

LURCHERS - Winners Trophies and a bag of Dog Food

1. Any variety dog or bitch pup

2. Under 23 smooth dog or bitch

3. Over 23 smooth dog or bitch

4. Under 23 rough dog or bitch

5. Over 23 rough dog or bitch

6. Collie cross

7. Heavy Bull cross

8. Light Bull cross

9. Hare

10. Fox

11. Ferretting ( Pugs & Drummers) class for small lurchers

12. Veterans

13. Pairs

14. Champion Class for those dogs that have won a show championship at any show including at Montalto 2014. Winner gets Trophy and £50.

 

CHAMPION from All Classes except pups & pairs £50 plus Trophy

WHIPPETS

1. Puppy dog or bitch

2. Whippet Dog

3. Whippet Bitch

4. Racing dog or bitch

5. Working dog or bitch

6. Veterans

7. Pairs

8. Champion Class – for dogs that have won a championship at any show

including at Montalto 2014 . Winner gets Trophy and £50.

 

CHAMPION from All Classes except pups & pairs £50 plus Trophy

OVERALL CHAMPION : Rosette

PUPPY Champion : Rosette

TO QUALIFY for the CHAMPIONS CLASS dogs must have won a championship at any show this or any previous season.

 

Dogs being entered and shown in the CHAMPION class should not be shown in any of the other classes.

 

SPECIAL ADMISSION /CLASS ENTRY CONCESSION . You can order tickets to the Ballynahinch Game Fair from Irene Titterington, Country Lifestyle Exhibitons Ltd, 5b Woodgrange Road, Downpatrick BT30 8JE ( tel : 028 4481987 Email:

irishgamefair@btnternet.com ) BEFORE 15th September. The tickets cost £10 and gives admission PLUS two entry vouchers ( value £6) to classes or races of your choice ( other than the inclusive racing stake) . Other classes/races can be entered on the day and admission of £10 can also be paid at the gate but then normal class fees of £3 applies.

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Albert my mate that hunts with me and has done for a long time week in week out went to Ballynahinch with his wife and young kids, he enjoys almost any family day out extra bonus if it's centred aroun

I think a lot of dog men are thinking the same chum and just haven't the balls to say it, Albert I would say the support of real hunting lads is slipping away from you chum,,,

Albert does the £50 still stand ? You said earlier that if the general could prove you on a lie you would donate £50 . Well I can definitely call you on a lie " you said that the general left a post s

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Good luck

 

Thanks we are trying something a little bit different to encourage all terrier & lurcher owners including the more experienced show goers and racers to come and have a bit of craic with a wider chance of gaining prizes. With ferret showing and racing also taking place it is going to be an ACTION PACKED day and there is a big value ticket offer for advanced purchase before 15th September - Tickets purchased in advance are £10 and you get two free entries worth £3 each to a race or show class. Tickets also available at gate for £10 but then show and race classes are £3 each.

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Well all i can say is this was a joke of a day there were no prizes only a mug think every one that went were the mugs for going .i can say that i will never be back near any of there shows. Wonder were all the money they made went .did not go on the prizes mugs we . are good luck

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Well all i can say is this was a joke of a day there were no prizes only a mug think every one that went were the mugs for going .i can say that i will never be back near any of there shows. Wonder were all the money they made went .did not go on the prizes mugs we . are good luck

 

Well all i can say is this was a joke of a day there were no prizes only a mug think every one that went were the mugs for going .i can say that i will never be back near any of there shows. Wonder were all the money they made went .did not go on the prizes mugs we . are good luck

SKIP with a CHIP on his shoulder! However unlike quite a few of the trolls who think it smart to criticise the largest country sports events in Ireland and arguably the best defence against the threat to hunting with dogs - you actually appear to have been there. The others base their criticism on something they HEARD about or other rumours passed on three and four times.

 

The prizes for the show and racing were well advertised in advance ( as above). Prizes for each showing class was a 15Kg bag of dog food plus limited edition good quality china mug. £50 plus trophy in Champions Class and a super bronze trophy plus £50 for Champion in each breed. Racing trophies good quality bronze trophies plus £200 CASH. Where else do you get better trophies/prizes - perhaps you prefer a plastic cup?

 

The club organising the events take the entry money we supply the prizes.

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No meal for winning a class that's a lie.as I did win a class there for I should know.there was a mug and a rosette.gate money entry. Show entry. You supply prices.maybe someone should look into were all the money goes. Open a few eyes? Big lad your chip .your pall skip

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Albert my mate that hunts with me and has done for a long time week in week out went to Ballynahinch with his wife and young kids, he enjoys almost any family day out extra bonus if it's centred around his likes. He said it was piss poor! Well I'm lying he said worse. They took a dander around jumped into the jeep and drove home. Suppose that's rumour because I wasn't there in person? Just the way content has been removed from this thread! Suppose thats not true either and it's only speculation and I've got an agenda? Catch yourself on you're pissing down dogmens backs and telling them it's raining. You've came on here all summer denying this and that. Are you telling me men I know well and hunt with every year that live and breathe hunting with dogs are that petty that they make up stories about YOU and a dog show on a Saturday afternoon in July or whatever month. Of course the disgruntled show men with their ponies will be at there work but don't come on here and tell constant lies an insult men's intelligence, you'd think a man of your age would have better sense. Enjoy organising your shows for next year while the rest of us our enjoying our season.

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No meal for winning a class that's a lie.as I did win a class there for I should know.there was a mug and a rosette.gate money entry. Show entry. You supply prices.maybe someone should look into were all the money goes. Open a few eyes? Big lad your chip .your pall skip

 

Skip, All of the prizes were as advertised INCLUDING A 15Kg BAG OF MEAL for each Class winner. If you didn't get your meal take it up with the T&L show organiser. I have seen several photographs were the winners have meal - what class did you win? Did you go forward to the Championship - if you had you would have seen the Champion get £50 and a superb bronze trophy ( ALL AS ADVERTISED). Basically we supply the prizes and the show organiser is given them to dispense. This is the same for all of the events. I don't stand at any of the other events personally handing out the prizes. The prize structure for this show was one of the best in Ireland possibly only surpassed by Birr AND Shanes.

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