Penzance 23/06/18 -

[willie reynolds]

Hard test from Penzance -

The penultimate race of the NIPA old bird season was flown from Penzance, birds were released on Saturday in perfect conditions at 7.00am in a Lt NE wind. It turned out a hard fly with many lofts still waiting for birds at the various clock checking in local clubs. A typical Penzance, even in perfect conditions a big test. Best bird locally was timed in Ahoghill by long serving Chairman Tom Young who had his small team of birds coming well recording velocity 1255 to finish 1st MAC, 1st Sect B & 8th Open NIPA. When going to press he had the best claim for the Queens Award trophy put up by the RPRA for a single bird nomination. Despite a big final effort by the competing lofts it was a grand finish in the MAC Competitions. Well done to J & M Milliken who lift both awards at Penzance, and who have had a fantastic season. Stewart Bros runner-up in Randalstown were best in the OB Knock-out while in the Champions League Ahoghill runner-up Paddy McManus was just behind J & M Milliken. A top class finish by all concerned and special congratulations to deserved winners J & M Milliken who had another dream season. They timed at 3.05pm flying 341 miles for velocity 1236.

MAC Penzance – Balmer & T Young & Son Ahoghill 1255, J & M Milliken Rasharkin 1236, Young McManus & Sons Ahoghill 1230, Steele & McNeill Rasharkin 1189, M/M Robinson Ahoghill 1186, H Boyd Randalstown 1150, Stewart Bros Randalstown 1135, H Boyd Randalstown 1130, H Boyd Randalstown 1129, A McBride Associate 1116, R Alexander Ballymena 1111, J Millar Randalstown 1082, G & A Eagleson Ballymena 1076, A McBride Associate 1075, M/M Robinson 1070.

Ballymena Clubs Penzance

Ahoghill Flying Club 8/95 – Balmer T Young & Sons 1255, Young McManus & Sons 1230, M/M Robinson 1186, 1070, 1065, Young McManus & Sons 1051, 1034, 997, 976, T & G Balmer 881.

Ballymena & District 10/61 – R Alexander 1111, G & A Eagleson 1076, W & J Smyth 1048, M Graham 1045, McFall & McManus 932, M Graham 924. From Penzance Robert Alexander clocks the winner timing at 3.41pm flying 329 miles. The winning 3 year old Chequer cock was sitting eggs 10 days. It was a gift bird from good friend Harry McCloy and is the old Reid of the Rock bloodlines.

Broughshane & District – J Simpson 1195, 1179, 1098.

Cullybackey HPS 15/153 – J & J Greer 1222, C & R McIntyre 1208, S Steele 1147, A Darragh 1096, McAlonan Bros 1084, A Darragh 1081. The winner from Penzance yesterday a 4 year old Blue hen. This was her 6th time being clocked in Penzance or Sennen Cove in her life. She was also clocked in both Talbenny races flying a total of 776 odd miles. From Penzance she finished 15th Open & 2nd Section B from the Classic and 21st Open & 4th Section B in the ordinary race. Jamie said “Chuffed wouldn’t be in it”. Many thanks to next door neighbour Gary Gibson for the base of this bird.

Harryville HPS 8/60 – MDC Magill 1197, R H Clements 1120, A McBride 1116, 1075, J Millar & Son 1066, J Rock 1052.

Kells & District 7/69 – H Boyd 1164, C & D Jackson 1045, Gregg Bros 1039, A Barkley & Son 1018, C & D Jackson 882, B Swann & Son 807. Sizzlers 2 Bird Club – A Barkley & Son 1018.

New Antrim Amal – McFall & McManus 932.

Randalstown 7/94 – H Boyd 1150, Stewart Bros 1135, H Boyd 1130, 1129, J Millar 1082, Stewart Bros 1034, J Millar 1024, F & G & J Dickey 1013.

Rasharkin & District 6/44 – J & M Milliken 1236, Steele & McNeill 1189, 1054, A C & T Tweed 1020, J & M Milliken 956. Danny Dixon – 1063, 1053, 1037, 1035, 970.

Cullybackey Centre Penzance Championship – J & M Milliken Rasharkin 1236, J & J Greer Cullybackey 1222, C & R McIntyre Cullybackey 1208, M D C Magill Harryville 1195, J Simpson Broughshane 1195, Steele & McNeill Rasharkin 1189, H Boyd Randalstown 1150, S Steele Cullybackey 1147, Stewart Bros Randalstown 1135, H Boyd Randalstown 1130.

MAC Penzance Championship – J & M Milliken Rasharkin 1236, Steele & McNeill Rasharkin 1189, H Boyd Randalstown 1150, Stewart Bros Randalstown 1135, H Boyd Randalstown 1130, R Alexander Ballymena 1112, J Millar Randalstown 1082, J Millar & Son Associate 1067, D Dixon Rasharkin 1063, Steele & McNeill 1054, D Dixon 1053, J Rock Associate 1052, J Millar & Son Associate 1051, W & J Smyth Ballymena 1048, M Graham Ballymena 1045.

Ballymena & Antrim Clubs Penzance Classic

Rasharkin & District 5/42 – J & M Milliken 1236, Steele & McNeill 1189, 1054, J & M Milliken 956. Danny Dixon – 1063, 1037.

Harryville HPS – MDC Magill 1197, R H Clements 1120, J Millar & Son 1066, J Rock 1052, J Millar & Son 1051, MDC Magill 1028, L Mullan 997, J Rock 928, J Millar & Son 903, MDC Magill 884.

Ballymena & District 9/57 – R Alexander 1111, W & J Smyth 1048, M Graham 1045, McFall & McManus 932, W & J Smyth 926, M Graham 924, W Ramsey 918.

Ballymoney & Coleraine Clubs Penzance Classic

Rasharkin & District 5/42 – J & M Milliken 1236, Steele & McNeill 1189, 1054, J & M Milliken 956. Danny Dixon – 1063, 1037.

Ballymoney HPS 14/113 – D Dixon 1063, D & H Stuart 1055, D Dixon 1053, 1037, J Connolly 1035, D & G McMullan 988, D & H Stuart 976, D Devenney 944, L Neill 821, J McDowell & Sons 778.