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Spring Trials Day – 2025

– TRIALS DAY UPDATE (3 Feb) –

We have had a bigger entry for trials than we ever have before, and have now closed entries. If you wish to be added to a reserve list please email contact@uksighthoundsport.com.

if you have entered and are unable to attend please let us know so we can offer the place to a reserve dog.

Sunday 23rd February 2025

(Entry opens on 26th January)

Starveall Farm, West Ilsley, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 7DN

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Please find below the entry forms for Trials Day. Please note there are two separate forms, one for new dogs starting trialling or in the process of obtaining their lure coursing licence or experienced dogs needing further training, and a separate one for dogs that have licences and can be used as clearing partners. Please ensure you complete the correct form for the dog(s) you wish to enter.

For newcomers with Whippets and Italian Greyhounds, these breeds are separated into 2 categories, ‘standard’ and ‘sprinter’. This has nothing to do with the speed of the dog, it is categories for the height!

The maximum height at withers is for Whippet (standard) 51 cm for dogs, 48cm for bitches. The maximum of a whippet (sprinter) is 56cm for dogs, 52cm for bitches

The maximum height at withers is for Italian Greyhound (standard) 38 cm. The maximum of an Italian Greyhound (sprinter) is 41cm.

All whippets and Italian Greyhounds are measured officially prior to licences being issued, however we ask all triallers to use their best estimate when entering so we can assure the appropriate partner dog is used during any paired trial.

Any questions please ask contact@uksighthoundsport.com

Online entry is open until the 15th of February

TEAM UK WCC 2025 APPLICATION

Due to the earlier date for Team entry deadline being received by the WCC organisers, the procedure for joining Team UK has been altered from invitation to application. This means that instead of invitations being sent to the top qualifiers after the Spring Championships and then spaces being opened to reserves, those hoping for a place on the Team will now be required to apply in advance.

The same points system as used previously will still be used to determine from the applications which dogs will be allocated a position. The League Table showing current points can be seen here https://uksighthoundsport.com/team-uk-2025-current-qualifier-points
Please remember, Spring Championships will be the final qualifier and opportunity to gain points. Winners of the National Championships 2024 automatically qualify, but owner’s will still need to complete the application form to claim the place.

TOP DOGS – 2023

NameOwner
AFGHAN HOUND
LC CH WAY UP TRAVIS SCOTT (IMP ITA)Booth, E
BORZOI
SIMPLE OBSESSION PHANTOM OF THE OPERAMaxwell, S
DEERHOUND
KIRJOJAX PANCHOWilce Quinton, J & J
GALGO ESPANOL
TEMPLADA DE MONTE PODRIDOSaiger, L
IBIZAN HOUND
CH ABBOTSOAK ANY DREAM WILL DOWoodcock, V
MAGYAR AGÀR
LC CH CSODAGAR CSIPKEROZSASveda-Howell, R
SALUKI
LC CH CIB BE CH ALISHAMAR ROXANE JW (IMP BEL)Hamilton, N
WHIPPET STANDARD DOG
HARERUNNER HOMBRE ESTRELLANorris, P
WHIPPET STANDARD BITCH
LC CH COPPERMOW MOONSTONE AT LUATHASTAREdgington, C & P
WHIPPET SPRINTER DOG
DENIMBLUE WILLDOWebber, D
WHIPPET SPRINTER BITCH
ROYALTUDOR STORM DIANAGraham, F

New Lure Coursing Champions at National Champs 2024!

The UKSS National Championship proved to be a success with five dogs claiming their UK Lure Coursing Champion titles.

Congratulations to the following champions and their proud owners:

  • Coppermow Skadi owned by G McLatchie
  • Harerunner Hombre Estrella owned by P Norris
  • Garamiyas Meridiana Mahzad owned by L Hoggren
  • Mumtaz Aramis owned by D & M Thomas
  • Cheery Violet of Obduro owned by S Haynes

A special shout-out to Cheery Violet of Obduro who not only achieved Champion status but also secured the prestigious Best in Field award.

Cheery Violet of Obduro with Best in field rosettes and champion sashes.
Best in Field sprinter whippet bitch Cheery Violet of Obduro, owner S. Haynes.
New champion Whippet standard bitch Coppermow Skadi
Whippet standard bitch Coppermow Skadi, owner G. McLatchie.
New champion saluki dog Mumtaz Aramis.
Saluki dog Mumtaz Aramis, owner D. & M. Thomas.
New champion saluki bitch Garamiyas Meridiana Mahzad.
Saluki bitch Garamiyas Meridiana Mahzad, owner L. Hoggren.
New champion whippet standard dog Harerunner Hombre Estrella.
Whippet standard dog Harerunner Hombre Estrella, owner P. Norris.

TEAM UK 2025 – CURRENT QUALIFIER POINTS

Points for the qualifying period for WCC 2025 (Summer Champs 2024, National Champs 2024 & Spring Champs 2025)

  • Dogs in bold have directly qualified for TEAM UK 2025 from winning at the UKSS National Championship 2024.

The Top 6 placed UKSS authorised dogs in each class receive in descending order:
10 points, 6 points, 4 points, 3 points, 2 points, 1 point

(owners need to ensure their dogs meet FCI and local requirements)

BREED/SEXNAMETOTAL
BORZOI
FEMALERYAZAN VELDA WITH CAIRDEAN0
FEMALEPALAMEDEES ANERIRA DEMETER0
MALESIMPLE OBSESSION PHANTOM OF THE OPERA20
DEERHOUND
FEMALEPENHERALD POLKA AT CALBRIADH10
FEMALEBEARDSWOOD VERBENA6
FEMALEKIRJOJAX PANCHO0
FEMALEBEARDSWOOD GILLE’S WHISPER0
GALGO ESPAÑOL
FEMALELC CH TEMPLADA DE MONTE PODRIDO20
MALERAYMA XANO-XANO I12
MAGYAR AGAR
FEMALELC CH CSODAGAR CSIPKEROZSA10
FEMALEETELKÖZI-NYULASZ SULYOM0
MALEFENYUZO KESELY0
PHAROAH HOUND
MALEBAZINGA KINGSGUARD OF THE REALM20
PODENCO IBICENCO
FEMALELC CH ABBOTSOAK GREASE LIGHTNIN6
MALEABBOTSOAK ANY DREAM WILL DO10
MALEABBOTSOAK MUSIC OF THE NITE2
SALUKI
FEMALELC CH GARAMIYAS MERIDIANA MAHZAD (IMP SWE)20
FEMALEMUMTAZ CALECHE8
FEMALECH LUACHMHAR JADIRA KASAQUE8
FEMALELC CH NICOLEFARHI DEL BORGHINO (IMP ITA)6
FEMALECLASSICUS ALCHEMY FOR CHARRIOAK6
FEMALELC CH ALISHAMAR ROXANE JW (IMP BEL)2
MALELC CH MUMTAZ ARAMIS16
MALELC CH TIN SOLDIER14
MALEA’SIM SHA’RIF AL ASMAANII AT BARAKISCH6
MALEIMHOTEP REARS NATURAL JASMINE (IMP BEL)3
MALEFLYTESFIELD HYDDWN2
MALEQAZAL SARBAZ HAR KALA RACHI (IMP BEL) AW(S)
WHIPPET
FEMALELC CH COPPERMOW SKADI10
FEMALEWHISTERFIELD GRACE NOTES10
FEMALEULTRA VIOLET OF OBDURO6
FEMALECORFILGI CARIAD6
FEMALECOPPERMOW VELAR5
FEMALEWINTERFELLIN MUST BE CRAFTY4
FEMALEWHIPPINESS TORNADO TAKE OFF3
FEMALELAGUNA LIA’S LARA3
FEMALEMACCUS CIRILLA OF CINTRA2
FEMALELC CH VELOXCANIS SOLIS VENATRIX1
FEMALELC CH COPPERMOW MOONSTONE AT LUATHASTAR0
FEMALERAZORTIME CROSS MY PALM0
FEMALECOPPERMOW CEDRELLA AT ZIRADASH0
FEMALEWELSH DAFFODIL VIDAYMI0
FEMALEWINTERFELLIN MUST BE LOVE0
FEMALESILVERHARE FORTIS SECRET0
FEMALESILVERGARTH ARTEMIS0
MALELC CH HARERUNNER HOMBRE ESTRELLA11
MALEPHAREAL NO QUESTIONS ASKED AT RUNPHAR10
MALEZORADEN MASERATI7
MALEWINTERFELLIN IS A FREE ELF AT ZIRADASH6
MALEREFFTON KIRI4
MALELC CH RYEMEADOWS MIDNIGHT SUN3
MALEWINTERFELLIN DASHING COMET AVEC ELSTOTO3
MALECOPPERMOW SIKA2
MALECH LOLANI CAFE AMORE0
MALELAGUNA LUNA’S LINK0
MALENEYMAR PILGRIMS WAY0
MALEWINTERFELLIN WHAT THE HECK0
WHIPPET SPRINTER
FEMALELC CH ROYALTUDOR STORM DIANA OF OHOKA13
FEMALEKEEP A KNOCKIN OF OHOKA12
FEMALELC CH CHEERY VIOLET OF OBDURO10
FEMALEGER CH SHINY SENSATION’S FOR YOUR EYES ONLY TO DAPPERDIVA4
FEMALELC CH MOONLAKE MEDIUM BLONDE4
FEMALESELINKO HONEYSUCKLE3
FEMALEMACCUS ROSA GALLICA DAPHNE3
FEMALEWIZZYWIPS HEAVEN SENT2
FEMALEZORADEN FIFTY SHADES DARKER JW1
FEMALEPENBRIAR ROCKET STAR0
FEMALEHEDGERUNNER BLU AND LONESOME AT RUNPHAR0
FEMALEVIDAYMI SEE THE STARS0
FEMALERUNPHAR ZIGGY ZOOM0
FEMALELOROLI LIFE’S A ROLLACOASTA AT DEROHAN0
FEMALEKENAITEEN BLIZZARD AT SILVERGARTH0
MALECORFILGI CARW COCH16
MALECOPPERMOW HARFANG AVEC ELSTOTO14
MALEAMDANI FATHER TED6
MALEDENIMBLUE WILLDO JW5
MALEVELOXCANIS SOLIS VALENS4
MALEHARERUNNER HEARTFELT3
MALEABBEYCORNER HAMILTON2
MALEABBEYCORNER MERCURY1
MALELC CH ZORADEN BRIGHT STAR1
MALETUMBLERS ADAGIO0
MALEDEJARE OFFICIAL SECRET0
MALESELINKO PATHOS0
MALEABBEYCORNER MANSEL0