With an excellent turnout of racers and trainers Viv and I headed for Navan. Light misty rain greeted us at the Newry mountains and for the remainder of the journey. After holding the birds for approximately 1 hour the conditions improved to high cloud with light S.W. wind. Approx 2000 birds were released and split into four batches; within minutes they were gone. A liberators delight!
The 'in form' loft of John Jackson of the Glen Club hit the front with his blue pied cock, which won 1st Club last weekend. This bird was bred for John by our second placed man, Sean O'Halloran of the Grosvenor Club.
In third spot was Winky O'Boyle of the Ligoniel Club. With most reporting 100% returns, it sets the birds up for the weekend. Many thanks to all who support our midweek racing.
Next week we plan to race from Balbriggan. We have a race code for measurements, so let me have your IR number or your longitude and latitude details asap. With the channel racing upon us we feel this would be a good race point!
Top 10 positions:
1. John Jackson 1565
2. Sean O'Halloran & Son 1556
3. W. O'Boyle 1549
4. W. O'Boyle 1545
5. J. McElhone & Son 1542
6. J. McElhone & Son 1539
7. Mr & Mrs Campbell 1538
8. J. Young & Partners 1534
9. John Jackson 1534
10. Rab Hunter 1529
John Jackson of the Glen Club in a happy mood as he collects his £50 winnings
Sean O'Halloran of Grosvenor collects his 2nd place prize of £30
Winky O'Boyle of the Ligoniel Club slips into 3rd place to collect £20