After taking the decision to go for an early liberation it proved to be correct. I arrived in Navan in time to get a release at 9:45. The sky was overcast with dark clouds approaching but much brighter heading north. The wind was stiff N.E. and not what the birds like. You could say I was concerned when I heard there was no birds in Belfast after 90 minutes. I spoke to Jim Braniff and he said "Don't worry John, they will come!' and of course he was right.

It turned out to be a good steady race as you can see from the Vels. The top racing Loft of Jonny Porter & Son took the top two positions. Jonny clocked his Dk Ck Cock which is bred from stock birds he obtained from his good friend Gerry O'Mara from Dublin. With being 1st & 2nd he collects a total of £80.

A great supporter of our Midweek Race is Tommy Gilligan. Tommy takes 3rd place and wins £20. Many thanks again for all your support racers & trainers.

FULL RESULT.
1. J Porter & Son 1048.643
2. J Porter & Son 1047.436
3. T Gilligan 1046.235
4. J Porter & Son 1045.481
5. Jim Braniff 1045.215
6. J Porter & Son 1045.181
7. Jim Braniff 1044.1683
8. Jim Braniff 1044.0188

A happy Jonny Porter collecting 1st and 2nd prize of £80

Tommy Gilligan collects a well deserved 3rd place £20