With both transporters filled to capacity and excellent racing conditions Viv and I set off for Navan. We knew it would be a fast race with the light south wind and broken cloud.
The birds were liberated at 12:30 and soared high into the sky, one half turn and they were on their way. The top racing loft of Jim Braniff, from the Fortfield Club, leads the way with his champion blue cock. For the second week in a row Sean O'Halloran has to settle for second place again. Sean's birds put up a good performance to also take 4th and 5th.
The "in form" loft of Jonny Jackson is well placed in third position, after a good race at the weekend Jonny's birds are "on song".
Well done to all who raced with us today and many thanks to all who train faithfully.
John & Viv
Top 10 positions:
1. Jim Braniff 1854
2. S. O'Halloran & Son 1850
3. John Jackson 1849
4. S. O'Halloran & Son 1844
5. S. O'Halloran & Son 1841
6. John Jackson 1832
7. Joe McElhone & Son 1822
8. Brian Muckian 1814
9. L & R Barr 1814
10. Jim Braniff 1813
Jim makes it his second win in our midweek race to collect 1st prize of £50.
Sean O'Halloran with 3 very happy young girls collects £30 for 2nd place.
Jonny Jackson collects £20 for a 3rd place finish. (same picture as last week)