Another excellent turnout of racers and trainers. We liberated just under 3,000 birds at Navan racecourse, unfortunately Mr Peregrine was waiting. Viv and I stood and watched helplessly as it hunted the birds. With the birds sky high they stayed really close to Mr P. It dived in and out through them but we never saw it catch any. There were still about 1,000 birds circling at 12.50 which made for erratic clocking.
The early birds made steady flying and recorded a Vel in the high 1200s.The loft of McCormick & Muckle of Millisle took the honours, Vel 1299. Arty O'Hanlon on 1293 and Jim Braniff 1284.
Many Thanks to all for the great support.
Next Wednesday will be our FINAL OLD BIRD MID-WEEK RACE. This race will have our usual prize money plus EXTRA SPONSORED PRIZES. More info to follow.
Top 8:
- McCormick & Muckle 1299.417
- Arty O'Hanlon 1293.622
- Jim Braniff 1284.705
- G & P Lavery 1273.7
- Jim Braniff 1270.386
- Tommy McKinstry 1221.657
- K & B McConaghie & Son 1221.607
- Bowen & Currell 1211.201
Rodney McCormick collecting £50 1st prize
2nd prize Arty OHanlon collects £30
3rd prize Jim Braniff collects £20