Senior Drag
The sun shone yesterday for the annual Blackpool senior draghunt and attracted a large attendance. The senior hounds were slipped at Ballinahina, and the first boreen crossing after 8 minutes seen Christy & Marie Keatings 'Wardance' of Kerry Pike lead the pack at a fast pace, along with 'Merlin' of Clogheen and 'Magics Choice' of Mayfield. At the divide 'Merlin' took charge and led the pack across this road heading for the last road before the finish. It was an outstanding drag with not a single check, which seen the top hounds upping their pace at each crossing. The finish had a long call and a great view. The well favoured Michael John Buckleys 'Merlin' and 'Magics Choice' showed 5th and 6th, whilst John O Callaghans 'Is It It' of Douglas led these to the finishing line. It was a tough and anxious battle to the line which seen last years senior champion winner 'Is It It' of Douglas cross the line 1st for a delighted John & Christine O Callaghan. 'Merlin' crossed a close 2nd alongside of 'Magics Choice' who took the 3rd ticket.
Seniors crossing at the main divide
Results;
1st Is It It, Douglas
2nd Merlin, Clogheen
3rd Magics Choice, Mayfield
4th Wardance, Clogheen
5th Ryans Girl, Southern Harriers
6th Bobbys Choice, Clogheen
Paddy Carroll with senior maiden winner 'Callums Ryan' and son Graham, Christine and John O Callaghan with senior winner 'Is It It' and sons making this a double for DouglasSenior Maiden Results;
1st Callums Ryan, Douglas
2nd Fresh Blood, IHT
3rd Ranter, Mayfield
4th Not Now Ryan, Clogheen
5th Sunrise Jack, Southern Harriers
6th Westgate Tally, Mayfield
And of course when there's a big drag there's also a big social gathering afterwards .........
Above; Mr & Mrs John Coughlan
Above left; Mayfield locals starting the sing-song
Left Carmel, Monica, Myself, Denise and Ciara
Right; Our Cork City Chairman Pat Mahony who participates in all drags on every level, especially the social part !!!
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