THE RIGHT DECISION.

With a fantastic turn out of racers and trainers, Viv and I set off for our first stop in Newry, then Castlebellingham, and on to Navan. After a 15 minute rest the birds were liberated into a light NW wind, broken cloud and sunshine at 12.15.

Up they went and I expected them to clear as usual. They split into 4 main batches of about 500 in each and they raced across the sky as if they were going and then coming back; this went on until 12.30 when they finally all disappeared. I can only think there was B.O.P. up ahead. Hopefully everybody got their birds home ok.

The race was won by McCormick & Muckle of Millisle. Rodney clocked his very good hen to win the £50 first prize. This hen was bred by the top partnership of Harper & Young Portavogie.

Another top racer Rob Hunter had a good race to take 2nd & 3rd prizes to lift a total of £50. Many thanks to all the fanciers who train and race with Harmony Lofts.

Results:
1. McCormick & Muckle 1321
2. Rob Hunter 1307
3. Rob Hunter 1306
4. Rob Hunter 1302
5. Jonny Jackson 1301
6. Arter O'Hanlon 1292
7. Jim Braniff 1288
8. Tommy Gilligan 1283
9. Jonny Jackson 1280
10. Johnston Bros 1278