2009 Diary ...
All photographs by IPWRC unless specified.

 

Cotheridge from satellite ...


 
A Birds Eye View of the Independent's racing track at Cotheridge.
(Photograph not by IPWRC!)

01~December~2009

Well done to the Independent's top "Whippet of the Week" for 2009 in Vince & Julia's
Armistice Day. (WCRCh Elavado X WCRCh Shiny).


         

08~November~2009

Mixed weather for our Triathlon meeting today but at least we finished the afternoon with some sunshine!

21 dogs ran over 175 yds., 100 yds. and 50 yds. in three dog races, with the same three dogs competing against each other off scratch each time, but from different trap positions. We worked on a points system for 1st., 2nd. and 3rd. places, with the overall points for each dog being totalled at the end, resulting in the following three dogs who won each of their three races and thus gained maximum points and won their owners a bottle of wine.

                                               Ray & Judy's Talk Of The Town.
                                                        Dave & Lynn's Zula.
                                                          and litter mate,
                                                       Andrew's Mr.Slinks.

Especially good to see these last two youngsters doing so well today, and also Talk Of The Town on form as usual. Congratulations to all three dogs and their owners! (Andrew, we hope the wine went some way towards making up for Slinky trying to eat your car!)

We stopped midway for some much needed hot soup, sausage rolls and cake, (thanks to all those who provided the goodies!) There were some very close finishes in the 50 yds. dash making the job of line judging an unenviable task, - especially as most of the dogs decided to carry on down the track anyway!

Many thanks to all those who helped out today.

For race by race results, click here.

Some pics. below from the second and third rounds:-




Spennells Valley (red) / Have You Honey (white) / Code Red (blue)



Spennells Valley (red) / Have You Honey (white) / Code Red (blue)



Talk Of The Town (white) / Half A Spot (red) / Bowan's Dream (blue)


Jumping Jack Flash (blue) / Livvie Seagull (white) / Laguna Laura's Loren (red)



Jumping Jack Flash (blue) /Livvie Seagull (white) / Laguna Laura's Loren (red) 



Mr.Slinks (white) / Blue Savannah (blue)



Mr.Slinks (white) / Blue Savannah (blue)



Zula (white) / Cei (red) / Tickled Pink (blue)



Apache Jack Flash (blue) / Sonny Jim (red) / Debonaire Dan (white)



Apache Jack Flash (blue) / Sonny Jim (red) / Debonaire Dan (white)



Apache Jack Flash (blue) / Sonny Jim (red).
 


Have You Honey (blue) / Spennells Valley (white) / Code Red (red)



Half A Spot (white) / Talk Of The Town (blue) / Bowan's Dream (red)



Talk Of The Town (blue) / Half A Spot (white) / Bowan's Dream (red)



Livvie Seagull (blue) / Jumping Jack Flash (red) / Laguna Laura's Loren (white)



Livvie Seagull (blue) / Jumping Jack Flash (red) / Laguna Laura's Loren (white)



Mr.Slinks (blue) / Blue Savannah (red)


Mr.Slinks (blue) / Blue Savannah (red)



Milan's Dream (white) / Spudice (blue) / Bee United (red)



Milan's Dream (white) / Spudice (blue) / Bee United (red)



Zula (blue) / Cei (white)



Zula (blue) / Cei (white)



Sonny Jim (white) / Debonaire Dan (blue) / Apache Jack Flash (red)



Sonny Jim (white) / Debonaire Dan (blue) / Apache Jack Flash (red)




Ray with Talk Of The Town / Andrew with Mr.Slinks / Dave with Zula


27~October~2009

Congratulations to the following Independent PWRC dogs who reached their respective finals at the 3rd. National Pedigree Whippet Racing Association Championships held at Old Hall WRC, Church Gresley, Derbyshire on Sunday~25~October:-

N/E 20 LBS. FINAL.
Runner-up:- Ellie Mae (owned by Neville & Kath Ingley).

N/E 24 LBS. FINAL.
Finalist:- Bee United (owned by Colin Bloxome).
Finalist:- Only Me (owned by Neville & Kath Ingley).

N/E 26 LBS. FINAL.
Finalist:- Mr.Brightside (owned by Rob & Naomi Starkey).

N/E 30 LBS. FINAL.
Runner-up:- Armistice Day (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).
Finalist:- Indiana Joe (owned by Tom Hodgkiss).

N/E 32 LBS. FINAL.
Finalist:- Half A Spot (owned by Steve & Betty Beaumont).

VETERANS 6-7 YRS. N/E 32 LBS.
Winner:- NPVCh Apache Jack Flash (owned by Sheila Birch).
Finalist:- NPVCh Shellshock (owned  by Vince & Julia Gajny).

Congratulations also to the Independent PWRC dogs who reached their respective finals at the 4th. WCRA Championships held at Moreton-In-Marsh on Sunday~25~October:-

N/E 22 LBS. FINAL.
Runner-up:- Sonny Jim (owned by John & Elaine Pollard).

N/E 24 LBS. FINAL.
Runner-up:- Milan's Dream (owned by Dennis & Pearl Bache).

N/E 26 LBS. FINAL.
Runner-up:- Spudice (owned by John & Elaine Pollard).

N/E 28 LBS. FINAL.
Winner:- Have You Honey (owned by Emma Hogan).

N/E 30 LBS. FINAL.
Winner:- Code Red (owned  by John & Elaine Pollard).

N/E 32 LBS. FINAL.
Finalist:- Talk Of The Town (owned by Ray & Judy Jones).

18~October~2009

A fresh Autumn day for us today. The field had been cut and the track rolled and all was looking good.

We ran some bends and some straights, starting with solos and going on to two and three dog trials. Sheila's new pup Samson, made an appearance and was taking everything in. Dennis & Pearl's Milan's Dream, looked good round the bend today and Dave & Lynn's Zula was also looking impressive and quick out of the traps on the straight.

Thanks to all those who helped out. Sorry, no photos. this week.  

                           08~October~2009

Congratulations to the following Independent PWRC dogs who reached their respective finals at the 2nd. National Pedigree Whippet Racing Association Championships held at the Andover & District PWRC on Sunday~04~October:-
 
N/E 24 LBS. FINAL.
Runner-up:- Only Me (owned by Neville & Kath Ingley).  

N/E 26 LBS. FINAL.
Finalist:- NPWRCh Making Music (owned by Ian & Allison Haynes).

N/E 30 LBS. FINAL.
Runner-up:- Making A Mint (owned by Ian & Allison Haynes).
Finalist:- Armistice Day (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).

N/E 32 LBS. FINAL.
Finalist:- Half A Spot (owned by Steve & Betty Beaumont).

VETERANS 6-7 YRS. N/E 23 LBS. FINAL.
Runner-up:- No Secret (owned by Neville & Kath Ingley).
Finalist:- Over The Top (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).

VETERANS 6-7 YRS. N/E 32 LBS. FINALS.
Winner:- NPVCh Shellshock (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).

Congratulations to the folllowing Independent PWRC dogs who reached their respective finals at the 3rd. WCRA Championships on Sunday~04~October:-


Milan's Dream
Winner of the N/E 24 lbs.
FINAL
N/E 22 LBS. FINAL.
Finalist:- Sonny Jim (owned by John & Elaine Pollard).

N/E 24 LBS. FINAL.
Winner:- Milan's Dream (owned by Dennis & Pearl Bache).

N/E 26 LBS. FINAL.
Finalist:- Spudice (owned by John & Elaine Pollard).

VETERANS 6/7 YRS N/E 32 LBS.
Runner-up:- Apache Jack Flash (owned by Sheila Birch).

20~September~2009

Sunshine all the way today! We ran some three dog trials over 175 yards and a few solos and pairs for the youngsters. Little Cei ran from her trap with the lid down for the first time and was totally unfazed and Zula had her first run with another dog from the traps, - both shaping-up nicely.

Great to see Stephen from up north visiting us with his daughter Louisa, - looking very grown-up and being a big help to her Dad catching Zara, who ran two good solos.

We were still celebrating Elaine's birthday on the Saturday (we won't breathe a word about you being fabulous  - - - ty Elaine!). There were several delicious birthday cakes on offer along with huge sausage rolls to send us all home a few pound heavier. Happy Birthday Elaine! ... (it's amazing what this woman can do with a couple of balloons, ...... don't ask!)

Last but not least, a big thank you to Dave and Lynn for the loan of their quad bike for the meeting and for all their help over the last few days.


Cei (above and below)





(L to R) Spudice and Code Red



Zula



(L to R) Danny and Zula



Half A Spot
 


Zara



Zara



(L to R) Spennells Valley and Spudice  



Jed 
 


Code Red 
 

17~September~2009

Congratulations to the following Independent PWRC dogs who reached their respective finals at the Andover & District PWRC Summertime Open held on Sunday~13~September:-



Only Me
Winner of the 23~25 lbs.
MAIN FINAL

23/25 lbs. MAIN FINAL.
Winner:- Only Me (owned by Neville & Kath Ingley)

23/25 lbs. CONSOLATION FINAL.
Winner:-Bee United (owned by Colin Bloxham).
Finalist:- Ypres (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).
Finalist:- The Menin Gate (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).

29~32 lbs. MAIN FINAL.
Runner-up:- Armistice Day (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).

29~32 lbs. CONSOLATION FINAL.
Winner:- Half A Spot (owned by Steve & Betty Beaumont).

VETERANS 14~21 lbs. CONSOLATION FINAL.
Finalist:- The Front Line (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).

VETERANS 22~25 lbs. CONSOLATION FINAL.
Winner:- Over The Top (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).

VETERANS 26~32 lbs. MAIN FINAL.
Winner:- Apache Jack Flash (owned by Sheila Birch).
Finalist:- Shellshock (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).

13~September~2009

After the bustle of last weeks Open, this weeks meeting was small & relaxed with just a few dogs running and plenty of tea and cake!

Thanks to Di for helping Ray with the lure again, - lovely to see Livvie's two pups Cei, & Sue with Merlyn both having a short sprint up the track, each very excited to join in & be part of things.


                                                                   Di's Cei

                                                              Sue's Merlyn

Also lovely to see Frank Snr. & Frank Jnr. again with their pup Jed, who is gaining in confidence with each meeting and making lots of new friends. Well done to Andrew's pup Slinky who had his first run with another dog today and didn't put a foot wrong.



                                             (L to R) Slinky & Yagan's Dream

The rest of our dogs enjoyed running in two & three dog trials, with Code Red & Bowan's Dream battling it out (see below) ...



(L to R) Code Red & Bowan's Dream.

... and with some very close finishes in both of the races between Spudice, Spennells Valley and Milan's Dream (see below).

                                                                RACE 1



(L to R) Milan's Dream / Spudice / Spennells Valley.

RACE 2



(L to R) Spennell's Valley / Spudice / Milan's Dream



Dead Heat! Spennells Valley (outside) & Spudice (inside)


Our Flo also had a good shake of the lure which kept her happy for most of the meeting!



Go With The Flow.
Moral:- You can take the dog out of the racing but you can't take the racing out of the dog! 




Milan's Dream

11~September~2009

Congratulations to the following Independent PWRC dogs who reached their respective finals at the ... indi summertime open ... held on Sunday~06~September:-

14~20 lbs. CONSOLATION FINAL.
Runner-up:- Ellie Mae (owned by Neville & Kath Ingley).

21~24 lbs. MAIN FINAL.
Finalist:- Only Me (owned by Neville & Kath Ingley).
 


25~28 lbs. MAIN FINAL
Spudice (blue) & Have You Honey (white)

25~28 lbs. MAIN FINAL.
Runner-up:- Spudice (owned by John & Elaine Pollard).
Finalist:- Have You Honey (owned by Emma Hogan).

 

                                                    25~28 lbs. CONSOLATION FINAL
                                                         Milan's Dream (white)

25~28 lbs. CONSOLATION FINAL.
Winner:- Milan's Dream (owned by Dennis & Pearl Bache).



29~32 lbs MAIN FINAL
Talk Of The Town (red) & Armistice Day (blue)

29~32 lbs. MAIN FINAL.
Winner:- Talk Of The Town (owned by Ray & Judy Jones).
Runner-up:- Armistice Day (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).

29~32 lbs. CONSOLATION FINAL.
Finalist:- Memory Man (owned by Andrew & Alison Ingley).
Finalist:- Half A Spot (owned by Steve & Betty Beaumont).

Veteran's 14~20 lbs. MAIN FINAL.
Runner-up:- No Secret (owned by Neville & Kath Ingley).

Veteran's 14~20 lbs. CONSOLATION FINAL.
Runner-up:- The Front Line (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).

Veteran's 27~32 lbs. MAIN FINAL.
Winner:- Apache Jack Flash. (owned by Sheila Birch).

02~September~2009



                                        
                                      Sonny Jim                  Armistice Day                                  
                             Winner of the 20~23 lbs.  Winner of the 28~32 lbs.
                                       Main Final                     Main Final
Congratulations to the following Independent PWRC dogs that reached their respect finals at the
Lizard & District PWRC Open held on Sunday~23~August:-

14~20 lbs. MAIDENS MAIN FINAL.
Runner-up:- Velvet Cocktail (owned by Rob & Naomi Starky).

21~25 lbs. MAIDENS MAIN FINAL.
Finalist:- The Menin Gate (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).

26~32 lbs. MAIDENS MAIN FINAL.
Runner-up:- Spudice (owned by John & Elaine Pollard).

26~32 lbs. MAIDENS CONSOLATION FINAL.
Finalist:- Memory Man (owned by Andrew & Alison Ingley).

20~23 lbs. MAIN FINAL.
Winner: Sonny Jim (owned by John & Elaine Pollard).

24~27 lbs. CONSOLATION MAIN FINAL.
Winner:- Geisha Girl (owned by Andrew & Alison Ingley).
Runner-up:- Bee United (owned by Colin Bloxham).

28~32 lbs. MAIN FINAL.
Winner:- Armistice Day (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).
Finalist:- The Maginot Line (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).

14~20 lbs. VETERANS CONSOLATION FINAL.
Runner-up:- The Front Line (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).

20~25lbs. VETERANS CONSOLATION FINAL.
Winner:- Over The Top (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).

26~32 lbs. VETERANS MAIN FINAL.
Finalist:- Apache Jack Flash (owned by Sheila Birch).

26~32 lbs. VETERANS CONSOLATION FINAL.
Runner-up:- Shellshock (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).

      
                                              Geisha Girl                     Spudice
                                           Winner of the                Winner of the
                                         24~27 lbs. Main            26~32 lbs. Maidens
                                        Consolation Final                 Main Final

Also congratulations to the following Independent PWRC dogs that reached their respective finals at the West Cornwall PWRC Open held on Sunday~30~September:-

21~25 lbs. MAIDENS CONSOLATION FINAL.
Runner-up:- Jumping Jack Flash (owned by Sheila Birch).

26~32 lbs. MAIDENS MAIN FINAL.
Winner:- Spudice (owned by John & Elaine Pollard).

26~32 lbs.   MAIDENS CONSOLATION FINAL.
Finalist:- Memory Man (owned by Andrew & Alison Ingley).

20~23 lbs. MAIN FINAL.
Finalist:- Sonny Jim (owned by John & Elaine Pollard).

24~27 lbs. MAIN FINAL.
Runner-up:- Have You Honey (owned by Emma Hogan).

24~27 lbs. MAIN CONSOLATION FINAL.
Winner:- Geisha Girl (owned by Andrew & Alison Ingley).
Finalist:- Mr.Brightside (owned by Rob & Naomi Starkey).
Finalist:- Bee United (owned by Colin Bloxham).

26~32 lbs. VETERANS FINAL.
Runner-up:- Apache Jack Flash (owned by Sheila Birch).

29~August~2009


We have received 125 entries for our Summertime Open, comprisng the following weight groups:-

14~20 lbs > 18 entries.
21~24 lbs > 28 entries.
25~28 lbs. > 29 entries.
29~32 lbs. > 23 entries.
Veterans 14~20 lbs. > 9 entries.
Veterans 21~26 lbs. > 9 entries.
Veterans 27~32 lbs. > 9 entries.

16~August~2009

Another lovely day - sunny & warm. We ran a mixture of straights and bends today. The track looked a picture, lush and green and the dogs all seemed to enjoy trying out our bend again.


                                                                For Pete's Sake

Lovely to see David and For Pete's Sake again. All the way from Swansea, with Pete looking fit and keen and almost ready for our upcoming Open. Barbara and Alan joined us also and gave their pup Stig his first short run on the bend, - they must have been pleased by the way he took to it. Thanks Alan, John & Vince for all your hard work on the traps today.


Stig



Sonny Jim and Shadow

Sheila's Shadow put in a good performance too on the bend, and her pup Charlie was happy to meet up again with his litter brother, - the handsome Jed (Sunlays Topaz x Matchcroft Tilly) visiting us from up North with Frank & his Dad. Good to see all of you.



                                                                    Jed

John & Elaines' evergreen Sonny Jim looked impressive and seems not to have lost any of his speed over time, while Vince and Julia were kept busy running their many dogs and need congratulating on their organisation! We are always pleased to see Dennis & Pearl, especially when they bring Pearl's Mum who always appears with the most delicious home-made cakes (an honourary life-member we think!)


                                                                  Tea break

We welcomed Malcolm & Vivienne who joined us as new members today with their pup, and Andy & Anna's two pups will soon be joining the new recruits learning their skills on the track.



Code Red / Bowan's Dream  / Armistice Day

 Sonny Jim / Milan's Dream / Teddy



For Pete's Sake / Henry

Pearl / For Pete's Sake / Henry 

Armistice Day (WCRCh VC Elovado x WCRCh VC Shiny) 



Tipsy

10~August~2009

Glorious sunshine all day for our meeting. The sun umbrellas were out for our break times and we counted our blessings for having such a beautiful setting to run our dogs in. 

We ran 175 yards straight today. Good to see Andy & Anna who dropped in with Tipsy and some of her lovely pups. Andrew's Mr.Slinky had his first run from a closed trap and didn't bat an eyelid and Pam's Wren had her first four dog trial. Well done all!

All the usual suspects present. Most of us had either two or three trials with our dogs, but it was still a relaxed day with lots of chat, cakes and cups of tea. Thanks to Di for helping Ray with the lure, and also to everyone else who helped out.

Elaine was doing a fantastic job and getting quite carried away cutting the field on the mower. - in fact she may still be there now!
 
 


Tipsy / Milan's Dream / Sonny Jim

 
Zak



Bowan's Dream / Memory Man



Spudice / Spennells Valley



Debonaire Dan



Zula having a short trial



TBA / Bowan's Dream



Tom, Dianne & Louise's Zak (March Wind x Gypsy)



Spennells Valley / Milan's Dream

08~August~2009




Congratulations to the following Independent PWRC dogs who reached their respective finals at the 1st. National Pedigree Whippet Racing Club Championships which were hosted by the Independent PWRC on Sunday~02~August:-

N/E 18 lbs.
Runner-up:- Velvet Cocktail  (owned by Rob & Naomi Starkey). [In black].

N/E 20 lbs.
Runner-up:- Ellie Mae (owned by Neville & Kath Ingley). [In red]. Photo by Lloyd Masson.

N/E 24 lbs.
Winner:- Only Me (owned by Neville & Kath Ingley). [In black]. Winning it's half coat.
Finalist:- Bee United [In Blue]

 N/E 26 lbs.
Finalist:- Geisha Girl (owned by Andrew & Alison Ingley). [In red].

N/E 30 lbs.
Winner:- Making A Mint (owned by Ian & Allison Haynes). [In red]. Winning it's half coat.
Runner-up:- Armistice Day (owned by Vince & Julia Gadjy).
Finalist:- Indiana Joe (owned by Tom Hodgkiss). [In black].
Photo by Lloyd Masson.

N/E 32 lbs.
Runner-up:- Talk Of The Town (owned by Ray & Judy Jones). [In white]. Photo Lloyd Masson. 


Veterans 6-7 years N/E 19 lbs.
Finalist:- The Front Line (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).



Veterans 6-7 years N/E 23 lbs.
Finalist:- Over The Top (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).


Veterans 6-7 yrs N/E 32 lbs.
Finalist:-Shellshock (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny). 

 

26~July~2009

We ran a 200yds. straight today, off scratch. Luckily there was not much in the way of rain to stop us racing with most of the predicted downpours coming later on. We enjoyed seeing Dave and Lynn ('Conways') with their two dogs Abbey and Tia , popping over from Wales to join us and it was also good to catch up again with Jackie and Lucy and Pam with Wren.

We did a few solos as usual to start things off. Andrew's Mister Slinks and litter sister Dave and Lynn (Hunter's) Zula are both learning fast and looking promising while Tom, Dianne and Louise's pup Zak enjoyed a short sprint up the track as did Di's little Cei.  Hopefully the start of some illustrious careers for these youngsters!

Ray and Judy's Talk Of The Town continues to impress, running with maturity and looking every bit the racing dog while Ian and Alli's Making A Mint certainly looks the business, winning each of his trials well today.

Thanks to everyone who helped out at today's meeting.

A few pictures below:-


 Half A Spot



WCRCh Making Music / Spudice / Debonaire Dan



Mister Slinks



Abbey / Tia



Lara



Denzill / Spennells Valley / Henry



Armistice Day / Talk Of The Town



Armistice Day

  

Making A Mint / Code Red

 

WCRCh Making Music
 
 

24~July~2009

               
                                    Only Me                        Talk Of The Town                                 
  Winner of the 23~24 lbs.       Winner of the 28~32 lbs. 
     Main Final                   Maidens Main Final

Congratulations to the folllowing Indpendent PWRC dogs who reached their respective finals at the Gloucester PWRC Summer Open:-

24~27 lbs. MAIDENS MAIN FINAL.
Finalist:- Mr.Brightside (owned by Rob & Naomi Starkey).
Finalist:- Spudice (owned by John & Elaine Pollard).

24~27 lbs. MAIDENS CONSOLATION FINAL.
Winner:- The Menin Gate (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).

28~32 lbs. MAIDENS MAIN FINAL.
Winner:- Talk Of The Town (owned by Ray & Judy Jones).

28~32 lbs. MAIDENS CONSOLATION FINAL.
Winner:- Making A Mint (owned by Allison & Ian Haynes).

23~24 lbs. MAIN FINAL.
Winner:- Only Me (owned by Neville & Kath Ingley).

25~27 lbs. MAIN FINAL.
Finalist:- Geisha Girl (owned by Andrew & Alison Ingley).

25~27 lbs. CONSOLATION MAIN FINAL.
Winner:- Code Red (owned by John & Elaine Pollard).

28~32 lbs. CONSOLATION MAIN FINAL.
Runner-up:- Armistice Day (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).
Finalist:- The Maginot Line (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).

14~20 lbs. VETERANS CONSOLATION FINAL.
Runner-up:- The Front Line (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).

21~26 lbs. VETERANS CONSOLATION FINAL.
Runner-up:- Over The Top (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).
  

18~July~2009



Armistice Day
29~32 lbs. Main Final
Runner-up
Congratulations to the folllowing Independent PWRC dogs who reached their respective finals at the South Oxford PWRC Open:-

14~19 lbs. CONSOLATION FINAL
Finalist:- Shropshire Lass (owned by Chris Wyatt).

23~24 lbs. CONSOLATION FINAL.
Finalist:- Milan's Dream (owned by Dennis & Pearl Bache)

25~28 lbs. MAIN FINAL.
Runner-up:- Geisha Girl (owned by Andrew & Alison Ingley).

29~32 lbs. MAIN FINAL.
Runner-up:- Armistice Day (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).

29~32 lbs. CONSOLATION FINAL.
Finalist:- Memory Man (owned by Andrew & Alison Ingley).

27~32lbs / 5-6 yrs. VETERANS MAIN FINAL.
Winner:- The Maginot Line (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).

21~26 lbs. / 7-9 yrs.  VETERANS MAIN FINAL.
Finalist:- The Front Line (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).

27~32 lbs. VETERANS MAIN FINAL.
Finalist:- Shellshock (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).

12~July~2009

Well, it was good to be back today after several weeks absence after our Go With The Flow's injury. Thanks to everyone for the kindness and concern, it means a lot to us. She began her retirement by eating cake and biscuits!

Today's meeting was well attended, - lots of pups, youngsters and most of the regulars enjoying a beautiful sunny day. Sheila took charge of her lovely new pup Charlie, who made himself right at home straight away, introducing himself to as many dogs as he could! Good luck with him Sheila. Good to see Rebecca from the Northern, Geoff from Gloucester and Terry & Carole all the way from Wales visiting us today too.

Ian & Alli's Dixie is learning fast and looking good and Tom, Diane & Louise's new pup had his first run up the track today. The track looked fantastic as ever and yesterday's rain had just finished the job nicely for Ray.

A few pics below:-



Terry & Carole's Bonnie



Shadow / WCRCh Making Music / Milan's Dream / Spudice








Tom & Diane's pup Zak



Lola & Shadow
 
 

19~June~2009

                                                           Armistice Day
                                          Winner of the 30~32 lbs. Main Final

Congratulations to the following Independent PWRC dogs who reached their respective finals at the
East Anglia PWRC Black Velvet Open:-

18~19 lbs. CONSOLATION FINAL.
Runner-up:- Shropshire Lass (owned by Chris Wyatt).

24~25 lbs. CONSOLATION FINAL.
Winner:- Code Red (owned by John & Elaine Pollard).

30~32 lbs. MAIN FINAL.
Winner:- Armistice Day (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).
Finalist:- Memory Man (owned by Andrew & Alison Ingley).

14~21 lbs. VETERANS CONSOLATION FINAL.
Runner-up:- The Front Line (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).

22~26 lbs. VETERANS MAIN FINAL.
Finalist:- Over The Top (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).

 

12~June~2009


Code Red
Winner of the 25~27 lbs. Elite Consolation Final.
 
Congratulations to the following Independent PWRC dogs who reached their respective finals at the Gloucester PWRC Anniversary Open:-

14~19 lbs. MAIDENS CONSOLATION FINAL.
Runner-up:- Shropshire Lass (owned by Chris Wyatt).

20~23 lbs. MAIDENS CONSOLATION FINAL.
Finalist:- Ellie Mae (owned by Neville & Kath Ingley).|

(Awaiting results of the 24~27 lbs weight group).

20~22 lbs. ELITE MAIN FINAL.
Finalist:- Sonny Jim (owned by John & Elaine Pollard).

25~27 lbs. ELITE MAIN FINAL.
Finalist:- Geisha Girl (owned by Andrew & Alison Ingley).
 
25~27 lbs. ELITE CONSOLATION FINAL.
Winner:- Code Red (owned by John & Elaine Pollard).

28~32 lbs. ELITE MAIN FINAL.
Finalist:- Armistice Day (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).

Veterans 14~20 lbs. CONSOLATION FINAL.
Runner-up:- The Front Line (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).

Veterans 27~32 lbs. CONSOLATION FINAL.
Winner:- Apache Jack Flash (owned by Sheila Birch).

05~June~2009

Congratulations to the following Independent PWRC dogs who reached their respective finals at the Northern PWRC Open:- 


Geisha Girl
Winner of the 26~28 lbs. Consolation Final

20~22 lbs. CONSOLATION FINAL
Runner-up:- Ellie Mae (owned by Neville & Kath Ingley).

23~25 lbs. CONSOLATION FINAL.
Finalist:- Ypres (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).

26~28 lbs. MAIN FINAL.
Finalist:- Have You Honey (owned by Emma Hogan).

26~28 lbs. CONSOLATION FINAL.
Winner:- Geisha Girl (owned by Andrew & Alison Ingley).
Finalist:- Dandy's Gold (owned by Dianne Hodgkiss).

29~32 lbs. MAIN FINAL.
Runner-up:- Armistice Day (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).

29~32 lbs. CONSOLATION FINAL.
Runner-up:- Memory Man (owned by Andrw & Alison Ingley).

Veterans 14~22 lbs. MAIN FINAL.
Winner:- No Secret (owned by Neville & Kath Ingley).
Finalist:- The Front Line (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).

Veterans 24~27 lbs. MAIN FINAL.
Winner:- Over The Top (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).

Veterans SUPREME FINAL.
Winner:- No Secret (owned by Neviile & Kath Ingley).

28~May~2009

Congratulations to the following Independent PWRC dogs who reached their respective finals at the Maidstone & East Sussex PWRC Open:-

26~28 lbs. CONSOLATION FINAL
Finalist:- The Maginot Line (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).

29~32 lbs. MAIN FINAL.
Runner-up:- Armistice Day (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).

Veterans 21~25 lbs. CONSOLATION FINAL.
Winner:- Over The Top (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).

Veterans 26~32 lbs. CONSOLATION FINAL.
Winner:- Shellshock (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).

25~May~2009

The minutes of yesterday's Extraordinary WCRA meeting will be distributed to club secretaries shortly. Once these are received, we will E-mail / post copies to club members.

During the meeting, at the request of the attendees, a vote was taken on the motion that "The passports of the disputed litter should be withdrawn, pending the receipt of a report by an expert in colour genetics and further DNA testing". This vote was taken for information only and was not binding on the WCRA Committee.

The racing clubs voted as follows:-
 
For the motion to withdraw passports:-

1. Andover & District PWRC.
2. East Anglia PWRC.
3. Gloucester PWRC.
4. Harvel PWRC.
5. Lancashire PWRC.
6. Lizard & District PWRC.
7. Maidstone & East Sussex PWRC.
8. Northern PWRC.
9. Scottish PWRC.
10. Stanborough PWRC.
11. The Independent PWRC.
12. West Cornwall PWRC.

Against the motion to suspend the passports:-

1. Heart of England PWRC.
2. South Cotswolds PWRC.
3. West Somerset PWRC (by written submission).

Abstained from voting on the motion to suspend the passports:-
 
1.0 Caledionian Thistle PWRC (by written submission).

The motion was also put to an indivual vote (again for information only). The results were as follows:-
 
For - 57 / Against - 15 / Abstentions - 5.
 

15~May~2009

Congratulations to the following Independent PWRC dogs who reached their respective finals at the Indi Springtime Open:-

20~22 lbs. MAIN FINAL.
Winner:-  Sonny Jim (owned by John & Elaine Pollard).
Finalist:- Ellie Mae (owned by Neville & Kath Ingley).



23~24 lbs. MAIN FINAL.
Finalist:-Only Me (owned by Kath & Neville Ingley).
Finalist:- Milan's Dream (owned by Dennis & Pearl Bache).


25~27 lbs. MAIN FINAL.
Runner-up:- Geisha Girl (owned by Andrew & Alison Ingley).
Finalist:- Have You Honey (owned by Emma Hogan).
Finalist:- Spudice (owned by John & Elaine Pollard).




25~27 lbs. CONSOLATION FINAL.
Winner:- Mr.Brightside (owned by Rob & Naomi Starkey)
Finalist:- Spennells Valley (owned by Rob & Kay Flower).
 
28~32 lbs. CONSOLATION FINAL.
Winner:- Bowan's Dream (owned by Dennis & Pearl Bache).
Finalist:- Memory Man (owned by Andrea & Alison Ingley).

21~25 VETERANS MAIN FINAL.
Finalist:- Over The Top (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).

21~25 lbs. VETERANS CONSOLATION FINAL.
Runner-up:- The Front Line (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).

26~32lbs. VETERANS MAIN FINAL.
Finalist:- Shellshock (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).

06~May~2009

Congratulations to the following Independent PWRC dogs who reached their respective finals at the
Caledonian Thistle PWRC Scottish Open:-


                                                                Ellie Mae
                                         Winner of the Consolation Supreme Final

14/19 lbs. Main Final
Runner-up:- Velvet Cocktail (owned by Rob & Naomi Starkey).

20/22 lbs. Consolation Final.
Winner:- Ellie Mae (owned by Neville & Kath Ingley).

23/25 lbs. Consolation Final.
Winner:- Only Me (owned by Neville & Kath Ingley).
Finalist:- The Menin Gate (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny)

26/28 lbs. Main Final.
Finalist:- Mr.Brightside (owned by Rob & Naomi Starkey).

29/32 lbs. Main Final.
Runner-up:- Armistice Day (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).
Finalist:- The Maginot Line (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).

Veterans 21/26 lbs. Main Final.
Finalist:- Over The Top (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).

Veterans 27/32 lbs. Main Final.
Runner-up:- Shellshock (Owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).

Consolation Supreme Final
Winner:- Only Me (owned by Neville & Kath Ingley).
Runner-up:- Ellie Mae (owned by Neville & Kath Ingley).

03~May~2009

Another lovely day for us today. A big thank you to everyone who helped over the weekend preparing the field and the track for our Open next week. We only have the weather to organise now!

With the jobs done, we ran some trials starting on the straight and then moving onto the bend.

It was lovely to see Di & Sue each with a new pup from Di's latest litter (see below) - thirteen weeks old and taking everything in their stride!


Di & Sue's pups.

Also good to see Colin with Bee United and Roy with Millipede, - both running well today, along with John & Elaine's dogs who were all looking on top form.




(L to R) Bowan's Dream / Dougan / Code Red.

 

As above



Code Red



Milan's Dream from Bee United & Jumping Jack Flash.



Slinky.



(L to R) Memory Man / Geisha Girl / Dee' Double.



Geisha Girl from Memory Man



Yagan's Dream from Livvie Seagull



Yagan's Dream



Ray Jones' new pedigree whippets queuing at the traps - first in "Just Wooly".

 

27~April~2009
 


We have made the draw for our Springtime Open with the following entries in the groups below:-

14~19 lbs. 10 runners.
20~22 lbs. 14 runners.
23~24 lbs. 13 runners.
25~27 lbs. 15 runners.
28~32 lbs. 12 runners.
Veterans 14~20 lbs. 7 runners.
Veterans 21~25 lbs. 8 runners.
Veterans 26~32 lbs. 12 runners.
Total number of dogs entered = 91.

26~April~2009

A perfect day for racing, - lovely spring sunshine to put everyone in a good mood, and the track looked a picture.

We ran the bend today starting with some solos and following up with three and four dog trials.

Lovely to see Dennis back with us (and Pearl of course). We hope you are soon back in good health Dennis and that the fresh air and sunshine helped today. Dennis would like us to pass on his gratitude for all the good wishes he has received from racing folk over the last two weeks, which have really cheered him up. (He will not be attempting the 240 yds. bend for some time yet however!) We wish you a speedy recovery Den.

On their first visit to us today were Andrew and Slinky. This little pup met up with his dad (Beau Brummel) though has yet to reaquaint himself with his litter sister, - Dave & Lynn's Zula. He coped admirably well with his first short chase of the lure and looked every bit the part!

Thanks to everyone who helped out today. Good to see you all.
 
 


Slinky 



Spudice & Mr.Brightside 



Sonny Jim from Laura and Yagan's Dream
 


Laura from Yagan's Dream



Ellie Mae from Velvet Cocktail from No Secret



Spennells Valley from Spudice from Mr.Brightside



Spudice (in blue) and Spennells Valley (in red)



(L to R) Bowan's Dream / Half A Spot / Talk Of The Town



Talk Of The Town from Bowan's Dream.


14~April~2009

Congratulations to the following Independent PWRC dogs on reaching their respective finals at the
JR Whippet Rescue Open:-



                                                             Mr.Brightside
                                     Winner of the N/E 25 lbs. Consolation Final

N/E 25 lbs. Consolation Final.
Winner:- Mr.Brightside (owned by Rob & Naomi Starkey).

N/E 27 lbs. Consolattion Final.
Runner-up:- Dandy's Gold (owned by Dianne Hodgkiss).

N/E 29 lbs. Main Final.
Finalist:- Armistice Day (owned by Vince & Jula Gajny).

Veterans 21~26 lbs. Consolation Final.
Winner:- Over The Top (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).
Runner-up:- The Front Line (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).

Veterans 27~32 lbs. Main Final.
Finalist:- Shell Shock (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).

13~April~2009

Congratulations to the following Independent PWRC dogs on reaching their respective finals at the Andover PWRC Springtime Open:-



                                                             Armistice Day
                                           Winner of the Maiden Supreme Final

Maiden 24~26 lbs. Main Final
Finalist:- Ypres (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).

Maiden 27~32 lbs. Main Final
Winner:- Armistice Day (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).

Veterans 20~23 lbs. Consolation Final
Runner-up:- Over The Top (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).
Finalist:- The Front Line (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).

Veterans 28~32 lbs. Main Final.
Finalist:- Shell Shock (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).

Maiden Supreme Final.
Winner:- Armistice Day (owned by Vince & Julia Gajny).

05~April~2009

Perfect weather for racing today, - some sun and some cloud, with the temperature just right for people and dogs. We ran on the straight, starting with solos and then some mixed trials.

Good to see Emma & family with their dogs today, all enjoying the racing and the sunshine. Also Ron & Flo with Boris, who soon got the idea after a couple of hand slips.

Many of the younger dogs are finding their feet now and gaining experience and there seem plenty of keen pups set to follow before long.

Lovely to see James and Elizabeth again with Gelert & Guto. Guto ran some good two and three dog trials while the evergreen Gelert still looked strong and focused in his solo.

We were so pleased to see Betty & Steve today and all got to cuddle Sam after his operation. What a brave, plucky little dog!

Thanks to Chris and Neville on the traps and Dave on the bike!



(L to R) Half A Spot / Have You Honey / Talk Of The Town



(L to R) Shropshire Lass / Lara



As above



Boris



(L to R) No Secret / Only Me / Ellie Mae



As above.



(L o R) Guto Nyth Bran / Spennells Valley / Debonaire Dan.


                                                        Shropshire Lass


Below are a few extra photos. just received from James and Elizabeth. Thank you so much for sharing, they are excellent!




One of Emma's?



Go With The Flow



Shropshire Lass



One of Emma's?



(L to R) Guto Nyth Bran / Debonaire Dan / Spennells Valley.

 



Gelert (Flaming Floyde)
 


Boris



Spennells Valley

05~April~2009

Addendum to the Independent PWRC Rules Of Racing.

At the discretion of the Racing Manager, the club reserves the right to refuse entry to any dog(s) entering for Independent PWRC Opens or club meetings, other than WCRA Superstars events.

29~March~2009

Well the weather forecast said "cloudy and cold", but we were in for a nice surprise as the sun shone for most of the day!

Good to see Andy & Anna from the Heart of England club who dropped in to say hello and to take a break from looking after their latest litter of pups. Also we welcomed Jackie and her family, with Lucy who had her first chase after the lure today and managed to discover some of her relatives amongst our racers.

We ran some solos, pairs and three dog races on the straight today. The track looked great after the previous days rain and the dogs all seemed full of the joys of spring and happy to out in the sunshine.

Good to see Becky from the Northern club visiting us again with Cody and her pup, Lola, - one to watch out for in the future! 

 


Talk Of The Town



Ellie Mae & No Secret.



As above.



(L to R) Sonny Jim / Freddy / Spike.



Armistice Day from Bowan's Dream.

 

(R to L) Only Me / Spudice / Denzil 



Lucy

 

22~March~2009

A perfect Spring day for racing, - lovely temperatures and not a dog coat in sight! Quite a good attendance today for our bend meeting. We ran solos for some of the younger and less experienced dogs, who are all beginning to find their feet around the bend now, then went on to run a number of clearing trials.

Good to see Julie and her "Peppermint gang" from the Oxford club and congratulations to Smudge, Bob, Violet and Roxy who were all cleared today! Coilin's Bee United is going well and must be a good contender for the forthcoming Champs and Neville & Kath's Dinky Doo also looked in fine style. The Laguna pups all enjoyed meeting up with each other again and taking a turn around the bend.

Thanks to Dave for being "bike man" all day!


 

 

Happy Birthday Ellie (our "honorary non-racing member"!). Ten years old today!
 
 

15~March~2009

Working party.  Our bend track has now been cut and rolled and the rails around the top end concreted in. Many thanks to all those who helped out with the jobs on Saturday and Sunday, - it is now looking immaculate! Special thanks to Ray for all the hard work in between.

We finished-off with a few trials (pictures below).


Bowans Dream (on the rails) & Indiana Joe



As above.


Mr.Brightside



(L to R) Milan's Dream, Mr.Brightside & Bee United.


Bee United from Mr.Brightside.

Spennells Valley.


08~March~2009

Well. we had all the weather could throw at us today, - sun, rain, wind, sleet and a hail storm that lasted 30 minutes!

A few new visitors called in to watch what was going on, so we got to meet Cosmo, Sky and Blue for the first time. Hope you all enjoyed your visit and that next time you come we can arrange some better weather!

Lovely to see Rebecca, visiting us from the Northern club with her new pup Lola, who is looking very promising. What a good race she had with Sonny Jim and Milan's Dream. (See below).

Thanks to all who helped out with the jobs before and after, - especially in the hail storm!
Milan's Dream (on the rails), Sonny Jim and Lola.
 

 
 








 

01~March~2009

A lovely sunny start to our racing season today. Just a small meeting but good to see old and new friends again plus a couple of new pups. We ran a few solo trials and then two and three dog races. The dogs loved being back on the field again and the track looked fantastic!
Here are a few photos of the day ...














 


22~February~2009

Passport stickers are now available to club members for the 2009 season. These can be posted if required, if club membership and a SAE are forwarded to the secretary along with the payment for stickers.

PLEASE SEND SEPARATE CHEQUES.

IPWRC membership:- £10 (£5 for over 65's). Please make cheques payable to "IPWRC".
Passport stickers:-      £1-50 per dog. Please make cheques payable to "WCRA".

 

30~January~2009

Congratulations to WCRCh Making Music and Allison & Ian on winning the Golden Collar for most points gained on the straight at Opens during 2008.