Pigeon man Jimmy breaks his duck

THE fifth race in the NIPA Section C young bird campaign was from Clonmel, with birds liberated on Saturday at 11am in to a north-west wind and a steady race was on the cards.
By The Newsroom
Published 17th Aug 2010, 15:45 BST
Updated 17th Aug 2010, 21:50 BST

Results as follows:

Horseshoe HPS – 16/328 - 1, J. Parke 1222.4; 2, C. Campbell & Son 1202.7; 3 & 4, D & P Harvey 1190.6, 1190. ; 5 & 6, J. Morrison 1186, 1186; 7 & 8, D & P Harvey 1182, 1180; 9, C Campbell & Son 1174; 10, D & P Harvey 1172; 11, R. Smyth 1163.7; 12, M & M Small & Partners 1163.2. A top result and a well deserved win for club chairman Jimmy Parkes, who breaks his novice status and records his first win, timing a gift youngster from his good friend and club secretary Raymond Hamilton. Colin takes the runner-up spot, with the loft in form, the Harvey Brothers, taking the next two positions. Nom was won by Joe Morrison.

Ballycarry – 8/178 - 1, A. Cooke 1226.4; 2, Arthurs & George 1204.3; 3, M. Delaney 1190.2; 4, Arthurs & George 1189.1; 5, M. Delaney 1181; 6, A. Cooke 1175; 7, Lynch Bros & Thompson 1173; 8, M. Delaney 1171. A good win for Andy, topping the club and also winner of the Knock Out Cup. Andys winner was bred from his direct Van De Heuvals. Martin Delaney wins the weekly sale bird for the fourth time with the same hen.

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Ballyclare & Dist HPS – 14/290 - 1 & 2, S. Rodney & Son 1229, 1228; 3 & 4, B & M Gilmore 1210, 1203; 5, V Thompson 1186; 6, C Cameron 1165; 7; L Houston and Son 1155; 8, V Thompson 1146; 9, R Duddy 1145; 10, Horner Bros. and Son 1144 . The top father/son partnership is back at the top this week again, with Brian & Mervyn, last week’s victors, taking the next two positions.

Ballynure –- 1, L. Houston & Son 1154; 2, 3, & 4, Davidson & McIlroy 1127, 1114, 1112.

Carrick & Dist – 1, D&J Armstrong & Son 1232; 2, D&J Armstrong & Son 1217 : 3, Mr & Mrs G Robinson 1203; 4, Mr & Mrs G Robinson 1199; 5, J Robinson 1194; 6, T Creighton & Son 1171; 7, S Beattie & Dtr 1163; 8, D&J Armstrong & Son 1157; 9, T Creighton & Son 1155; 10, T Thomas 1153.

Carrick Social – 20/344 - 1, D & J Armstrong & Son 1232.7; 2, D & J Armstrong & Son 1217.2; 3, S Hendry & Son 1214.6; 4, Mr & Mrs Robinson 1203.6; 5, Mr & Mrs Robinson 1199.6; 6, T Peel 1199.1; 7, D & J Armstrong & Son 1194.9; 8, J Robinson 1194.8; 9, J Mc Ilheron 1193.3; 10, W R Mc Clean 1188.9; 11, L Mc Dowell 1179.5; 12, L McDowell 1176.602.

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Cushendall: - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6, A. McNaughton 1134, 1072, 1047, 1041, 1037, 1031; 7, F O Boyle 1031; 8, M & S McDonnell 1020. This week’s winner is a Delbar/ Van De Rhee and was a winner of first club last week. A good week’s racing for Alastair as he also wins the Nom, DTW, Heart Of The Glens Trophy and the Knock Out Cup.

Doagh & Dist. 13/343 - 1, Wilson Sons & Smyth 1222; 2, F Simpson 1217; 3, W McClelland 1210; 4, Wilson Sons & Smyth 1210; 5, Mr & Mrs B McNeilly 1208; 6, J Blair 1204; 7, J & L McClean 1203; 8, W McClelland. Race sponsored by Watts Fuels, Doagh. Winning pigeon is a blue cheq cock, sire is a De Klak on loan from Geordie Horner, the dam is SVR that was fifth in club, Penzance 2009

Glenarm & Dist – 8/183 - 1, G McWhirter 1188; 2, O O Neill & Son 1186; 3, R. Robinson & Son 1169; 4, O O Neill & Son 1156; 5, 6, & 7, G. McWhirter 1156, 1154, 1152; 8, G. Ferguson & Dtr 1150 This week’s winner for Geordie was recording his third win of the season. Breeding is M & D Evans Vandenabeele. This weeks race was sponsored by Glencloy Costcutters. The Glenarm Breeder Buyer race is to be flown from Fermoy on August 21.

Glengormley - 9/296 - 1, Bingham & Seaton 1237; 2 & 3, D & J Campbell & Bigger 1235, 1233; 4, G & M Atcheson 1232; 5, Bingham & Seaton 1226; 6 & 7, Murphy & Mullan 1204, 1203; 8, G & M Atcheson 1192. Leo and Billy add another victory to their tally of wins in what can only be described as a super season to date. Hot on their heels are last week’s Section C winners, timing two top birds. Making up the top four is Michael, also recording a top section position.

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Kingsmoss – 9/200 - 1, G & C Lowry 1204; 2 & 3, T. Lillie 1200, 1200; 4 & 5, R McMeekin 1196, 1191; 6, R. Gray 1185; 7, Knowles & Hill 1171; 8, G & C Lowry 1171; 9, J & S Graham 1156; 10, W. Gault & Son 1128. The husband/wife team of Gerry and Chris have their youngsters in tip-top shape and record their second win of the young bird season. Their latest winner is a blue pied cock, Van Rijn via Bob McMeekin x SVR/ Lefebre Dhanen.

Larne & Dist HPS - 32/722 - 1, L & S O'Neill & Sons 1227.8; 2, M McCorry 1206.9; 3, Beggs & Hall 1204.0; 4, R Maxwell 1203.9; 6, L &S O'Neill & Sons 1197.7; 7, A S McNaghten 1191.6; 8, G, K & I Moxham 1190.6; 9, G, K & I Moxham 1190.5; 10, Beggs & Hall 1187.6; 11, G,K & I Moxham 1180.2; 12, L&S O'Neill & Sons 1177.3.

Two Bird Club - 1, L&S O'Neill & Sons; 2, A S McNaghten.

Ligoniel & Dist - 20/300 - 1, N. Armstrong 1237.5; 2 & 3, Bingham & Seaton 1237.3, 1226.0; 4, Heading Bros 1197.2; 5, R. Estler & Dtr 1189; 6, Hanna & McClurkin 1184.7; 7, Bingham & Seaton 1182.2; 8, Gregg Bros & McCandless 1179.5; 9, WC O Boyle 1179.3; 10, Graham, McManus & Mullan 1176.7. Local top trainer Norman hits top spot this week, but it is close, edging out the loft in form of Leo and Billy, who take the next two positions.