ROSE OF THE SHIRES
Sue & Nathan
Scotch Corner 13/06/09
The Northants Fed had their birds crated up and away to Scotch Corner on the weekend of the 13 June. The birds were in the air at 06.30 into a clear blue sky with sunshine on the baskets and a warm but steady race was anticipated due to the head wind which thankfully was only light to moderate. The birds once again fooled us all and arrived a little ahead of the expected ETA.
Raunds Club
In the Raunds club 6 members sent around 70 birds to this 155 miles or so race and they were thought to be capable of about 40 miles an hour or just under in the conditions but Mick Lawless’s two year old winner recorded 1359ypm or over 45 miles per hour. He clocked another two year old 8 minutes later to claim the fourth place and this bird won the pools. How about this for another coincidence. Mick was 1st and 4th last week from Elgin and the same two birds were once again 1st and 4th this week and in the same order as well! Both are Willy Thas from MNFC winner Frank Bristow’s loft and were sitting after being paired up for Lerwick but I don’t suppose they will be going to the Shetlands. In between Micks 1st and 4th came the ever present Adrian Webb with two roundabout yearling Janssen’s from his “Devon Stud” (Tumley Lofts) that decided on the day that they were not interested in trapping, a trait the remaining three imports all show.
Corby Town
This week Corby Town sent 92 birds between 9 members, to Scotch Corner.Making it his second hat trick of the year, and repeating himself from the first old bird race. R.Fairbairn hit 1st/2nd and 3rd club this week. Ronnie is also a van Reet man, clocking in 3 to take the first 3 club places. His 1st club was a mealy doing 1376, 2nd club a blue pied doing 1375. His 3rd club was a blue doing 1374. Mr & Mrs Power took 4th club, with a Busscharet cock, doing 1325. Murphy Bros took 5th club with a soonjen cock doing 1305. The 6th club was Mr & Mrs Stanton with a van Reet cock, doing 1300. Young Aimee Barker Corby Town reporter said Well done lads and lasses, it was an exciting race for the Corby boys.
On behalf of all Corby Town, they would like to congratulate former member's Ian & Margaret Finnie on their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Which they celebrated at the week-end, as relatives organised a suprise party. The club member's who attended would like to thank the family for a most enjoyable celebration. A great night was had by all.
Wellingborough North Road
Five members sent 50 birds to the race point at Scotch Corner. Club 1st place went to Alan Neville, his yearling cheq hen "52", was doing 1311. As a Y/B she won Wetherby. Bred from Dave Boxford blood line. This young hen is on the right track to do well for 'Pensioner' Neville. Club 2nd-3rd-4th places, went to Dave Gent doing 1307/1299/1277. "Darn Good" Gent's 2nd and 3rd place birds, have done him proud over the last few races this season. His 4th place was dave's "son of Tyson".
Brixworth Club
Scotch Corner 30/05/09- 10/72
C.Freem (Wag) took 1st and 2nd club, his 1st place was a blue hen doing, 1416.701. This little hen was bred out of Wag's Alan McGlasson stock, crossed with a janssen. She was first at the last Scotch Corner race 2nd May, she was also 2nd at Wetherby. Wag's 2nd place was a blue cheq pied cock, doing 1373.561. This cock was bred out of one of Alf Jones birds. and has won many cards. Not only was Wag 1st/2nd club, but was also 1st fed-well done Wag. The 3rd club went to Wisken & Wigfall doing 1372.898. This was the first time this bird had been in the clock, is a '02' bird, that's won 13x1st club plus 2x1st places in the fed on south road.
Pontefract 6/6/09 10/116
B.Nutt took 1st club with his blue hen, doing 1372.984. She is a Staf van Reet, bred out of a gifted egg, from Mike Radomilovic's staf van Reet family. Barry told club reporter Chris, this is her 27 x 1st. She has also had 5 fed 1st's, this '03' hen has won many more cards over the years. Not only is she a consistent winner, she has also bred winners. C.Freeman (Wag), took 2nd club, with a hen doing 1364.285. This Janssen hen was put to stock last year, she has flew every race this year-she is unpaired. The 3rd club went to R.Withall, his mealy cock was doing 1353.860, Bred from Roger's Dale Newcomb stock.
Elgin 6/6/09 5/35
The 1st club went to Wisken & Wigfall, their blue hen was doing 1411.820. She was bred from a pair that were bought at a clearance sale at Blackpool. This was the first time that she had flown the distance. C.Freeman (Wag) took the 2nd club place, with a cheq hen, doing 1351.803. She was bred from a gifted bird from Alf Jones, crossed with a Wag Janssen. It was her first time at the distance, but her nest mate has won many times at the shorter races. Wisken & Wigfall also netted 3rd club, with a blue pied cock which was doing 1340.068. This cock was bred by Wag for the club's Breeder/Buyer. He is bred the same way as Wag's hen that win's all the Scotch Corner races.
Northampton Town and District Fed Results -
Scotch Corner 13/06/09. 52/551
Corby Town- R.Fairbairn 1st/2nd/3rd. Mr/Mrs Power 12th. Raunds Club- M.Lawless 4th/20th. A.Webb 5th. Olney- Mr/Mrs Loveridge 6th. Wellingborough North Road- A.Neville 17th. Desborough- Mr/Mrs Thorpe 7th, N & A Marlow 7th (Joint placing). J.Gateley 11th/13th/14th. R.Gasson/Son 19th. Brixworth- C.Freeman 10th/15th/16th. K.Hall 18th. Well done to you all.
Tail End
Firstly may I apologise to the Leicester Fed driver for the misunderstanding regarding the Perth liberation. The old bird season seems to be flying by - Oops! sorry for the pun! It really is though, with only 4 races or so to go, which is'nt alot. Then the little love's can chill out until next season. You all can take it steady too, until the Y/B's start. That's when you'll all be wearing the lawn/path out with pacing, and chewing your nail's to your elbow's on their first race ha! Would you also keep your eye out for young Aimee Barker (Corby Town reporter) in" Squeakers Corner", great stuff Aimee. Well guy's and gal's until next week-be good. keep safe. and get the Barb out!
Bye for now - Sue & Nathan.
