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Previous winners Smudge and Sage were back again this year
to renew rivalry, with Sage, owned by William Haynes, battling
his way through the heats, quarter and semi-finals to take
the final in thrilling fashion from Frosties Lad and Milou.
There was plenty of drama and a few disputes along the way
with a couple of races having to be re–run when terriers
actually caught up with the lure, and various incidents of
fighting amongst the terriers (requiring intervention by an
“Officer of the Lure”).
Even the good old British weather couldn’t dampen the
enthusiasm of the crowd and competitors, with the semi-finals,
final and presentation to the winner being held in torrential
rain!
We look forward to Frosties Lad and Milou renewing rivalry
with Sage again next year.
BIG THANKS
We would like to thank the whole crew comprising Alec
Tabet, Dave Green, Lorraine and Steve Smith, Carol and George
Anderson, Gary West, Mark Andrews and Terry Rechtern, not
forgetting webmaster Alan Kiddle and Oliver Leedham and Marcus
Hamilton for some great photos.
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OMNI
TERRIER DERBY 2011
was held on Sunday 28th August
at Epsom Racecourse.
SPORT OF LUNATICS
Epsom Racecourse, spiritual home of the “Sport of Kings”,
became the host to the Sport of Lunatics when a record turnout
of over 70 barking mad terriers competed in the 9th Omni Terrier
Derby, run along side the actual Derby course.
For those unfamiliar with terrier racing,
the pooches are loaded into traps and chase a lure on a cord
dragged by an upside down converted bicycle contraption, into
a gap in straw bales at the finish of the 50 metre course,
with the winner being the first through the bales.
The somewhat anarchic and unpredictable
nature of terriers makes for an hilarious spectacle, described
by one distinguished racing journalist as “the greatest
spectator sport”.
A big thanks to our fellow Terrier Derby
sponsors Farm Fencing, McGee Demolition, L&S Carpets,
Floorsite and Winters Bookmakers for their continued support.
See you all in 2012 ...
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“If you have
never seen it before, terrier racing is one of the great spectator
sports.”
Peter Thomas – Racing Post July 21st 2008.
For more information on the Omni Terrier Derby and other
terrier races email bob@terrierderby.com
EPSOM TRAINERS OPEN DAY
Set at the historic Epsom Racecourse,
following the Epsom Trainers Open Day, the Omni Terrier Derby
provides support for Epsom Racing Staff Welfare to improve
welfare and conditions for the racing staff in Epsom.
Omni is delighted to support such
a worthy cause - this was the Omni Terrier Derby’s first
year as a “stand alone” event and its success
can only lead to an even bigger and better Terrier Derby in
2012.
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