Co Down Hounds and Working Terrier Dog Show and Raceday, Saturday 26th June 21.

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Co Down Hounds and Working Terrier Dog Show and Raceday, Saturday 26^th June 21.

In the shadow of the beautiful Mountains of Mourne lay the venue for the County Down Hounds and Working Terrier Dog Show Saturday 26^th June 2021. The Sun shone brilliantly, the crack was good, and the showing and racing was top class.   

For a first time show, the organisation was good with a big turnout of Terriers, Lurchers, Whippets, and Strong Dogs. The rings were well spaced out and social distancing was adhered to at all times. There was a burger stand on site, and a raffle with some good prizes.

Very soon the 4 rings were filled  with Top dogs and to be honest a judges nightmare. You know thats what these shows are all about, fun, pride and excitement. 

There was a very proud moment at the show for Lisa Beggs, when Kieran Young presented her with the Collette Gannon memorial cup for her contribution and dedication to her dogs and country sports. Congratulations Lisa and well deserved. 

The showing started at approximately 1.00 pm

Here are the Overall Show Results :

Childrens Handling Class :

1/ Cayce O Hagan with Prince

2/ Rhys and Ross Fitzpatrick with their winning Lurcher Jip

3/ Jax Lawless and his we friend Dylan with his winning Terrier Jimmy

Overall Champion Terrier

Danny Maxwell with Charlie

Overall Champion Lurcher

Stewart Graham with Ace

Reserve 

Rose Mc Coy with Aria

Overall Champion Whippet

Colin Tucker with Cooper

Reserve 

Colin Maguire with Ella 

Champion Strong Dog

Jamie Taggart with Zena

Reserve

Neil Pinkerton with Storm

Champion Hound

County Meath Pleasure

Overall Champion and Best in Show :

Stewart Graham with Ace

Reserve Overall Champion 

Jamie Taggart with Zena.

Racing Results

Big Dogs  

Michael Mc Grath  with Clipso

Under 24

Michael Mc Grath  with Blackie

Under 23 Elite

Seamus Moore with Speedy

Under  23 Non Elite

Jack Mc Grath with Masey

Under 22

Rocky Carthy with Sport

Under 21

Rose Mc Coy with Texas

Hairy Dogs

Michael Mc Grath with BOB

BullX

Kirsty Harpur with Skyler

Dogs that never run before

Graham with Fly

Pups

Barry Chambers  with Jack

Terriers

TJ with Nelson

Whippets

Barry Chambers with Alfie

Many thanks to Michael Mc Grath/Jack Mc Grath/Biddy Mc Grath for another great days racing.

And Finally, many thanks to the Judges on the day.

Strong Dogs : Hanna Heinonen

Lurchers        : William Newberry

Whippets       :  Chontelle Mc Meekin

Terriers          :  Joe

Hounds          : Nicky

Finally,Finally, I would like to thank the organiser Lee Peters, his beautiful wife and family and all who helped on the day for a great first time show and race day. It was obvious a lot of hard work and sleepless nights went into making this show so successful. Thank you for a most enjoyable day, and I look forward to more of the same in 2022.

Margaret Mc Stay

 

 

 

Edited July 1, 2021 by appleblossom