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Can those who won trophies at the Dog produce last year please return them as soon as possible please.

Hounds – Miterdale Dusk

Maidens – Miterdale Green Queen

Pups – I Am It

Open Pups – Huntsman’s Unite

Open Restricted – Black Eyed Shadow

Veteran’s – Eleonor’s Lass

many Thanks Fiona

Robert Airey (Wac) presenting the cheque for £430 to the Committee members of the Memorial Hall at Kirby Thore which was raised at the John Pattinson Memorial Races held at Helton last month. Many thanks to all those who supported the races and contributed. Much appreciated.

A big thank you to all the sponsors of the races at the May Day Races – G.A. Wilson, Sadie’s Tails on Trails, JD Auto, Long And Small Garage, The Gincase and Cockermouth and Workington Area Committee. A special thank you to Kez Wilson for presenting the trophies on the day. Well done to all the winners and everyone who got a ticket as well as all those who came and took part in the event.

Just a reminder that if anyone wants a discount card for Millcroft Vet then I will have them with me tomorrow at the May Day Trails.

Thanks Fiona

Races at Standing Stones today have been cancelled

Thank you

A Special thank you to all the sponsors of the May Day Races planned for the 4th May. Their support is much appreciated. Also a big thank you to all those who have worked behind the scene to ensure the races take place Darren McMaster, Joseph Abram, Andy and Ashley Horn, Christopher Henderson.

Executive Committee

Following the John Pattinson Memorial Races at Helton last week £430 was raised for Kirby Thore Memorial hall. Greatful thanks to all those who sponsored a great day.

Carlisle and Penrith Area

There will be no catering on Thursday at West Woodburn

Thanks Anna

Confirmed Mating’s – 2025/2026

1. Lucky Legend x Samcro – 3 x Bitches 3 x Dogs
2. Thorn Bird x Milo Moon – no pups
3. Foxparke Bugga Boo x Bestmate – no pups
4. Foxparke Side Kick x Inspect 4 x Dogs 3 x Bitches
5. Delta Spiral x Hey Mac – 1 x Dog 1 x Bitch
6. Eagle Girl x Eagle Rock – no pups
7. Huntsman’s Sparkle x Milo Moon – 6 x Bitches 2 x Dogs
8. Lady Million x Embrace – 3 x Bitches 5 x dogs
9. Lets Go For It x Let It Be – 5 x bitches 4 x dogs
10. Audacity and Black Legend – 3 x bitches 4 x dogs
11. Huntsman’s Time x Is It It – 7 x bitches 4 x dogs
12. Huntsman’s Rebel x Foxparke Jiggley Puff – 12 x bitches 1 x dog
13. Chase x Spring Gardener – no pups
14. Crazy x Explore – 4 x dogs 3 x bitches

Just a reminder that the races on Saturday will be the John Pattinson Memorial Trails, Each trail will be £50 plus an additional £50 for the winner of the senior maiden trail plus a Trophy in Memory of John.

Thanks Fiona

The International Hound Racing Committee invites applications for the role of Secretary & also from any Members wishing to join the Committee.

Expressions of Interest are also sought from any Area wishing to Host the 2026 International Hound Trails, due to be held on Saturday 20th June.

Please can all Applications or Expressions of Interest be passed in person, by phone, text or email in advance of Sunday 19th April to:

Lee Wall
M: 07971876570
E: leejwall@aol.com

Andy Horn
M: 07484808040
E: andy196614@gmail.com

With a view to the next meeting being held on Thursday 23rd April at Crosby-on-Eden Village Hall at 7:30pm, where the Venue will be agreed, along with the Details, Arrangements & Allocation of Duties

Regards

Lee Wall
IHRC Vice Chair & Treasurer

Please can the May Day trophies be returned as soon as possible.

Seniors – Silver Dream

Maidens – Hey Mac

Pups – Huntsman’s Unite

Puppy Maidens – Jenny’s Chance

Open Restricted – Foxparke Side Kick

Thanks Fiona

Dennis Reay Memorial Trails on the 12th April

2pm – Hounds, Pups, Open Maiden, Open Restricted, Veterans

All Trails £50 prize money sponsored by Norma Dog Coats for winners

All proceeds will go to Dementia UK

Come and enjoy a days racing in memory of Den

Thanks Joanna

As we are about to start the season on the 1st April can I remind everyone to please notify the secretary if there are any changes to your kennel, hounds leaving, hounds coming in to your kennel, also if your hound does not return on the trail and is still out at the end of the days racing or if in deed you have a hound missing from your kennel at any time. Please let me know in good time.

The only rule that has changed this season related to All In races where you will need to pay £1 to enter your hound if you choose to run in that race.

Happy Hound Racing Good Luck to everyone this season.

Thansk Fiona

Jenny Horn has been working over the years to pull together the history of hound racing and is now not far from publishing her book. John Walsh from the local media spent time with her talking about the book and reason she feels so passionate about the sport.

https://cumbriacrack.com/2026/03/30/jenny-horn

Thanks Fiona