Macmillan Night at the Don
13/07/09 19:30
Saturday night was a great nights racing with a few local winners added into the mix, obviously the Favs were not bounding in but I think most people enjoyed that side of the night, the night hit a snag before it even started as there was major traffic jams and 30 minute journeys were taking 2 hours, a few people never made it due to this which was a real shame for them, however as the night went on the stadium started to fill.
All the winning owners were really appreciative of the trophys and presentation jackets given to them and I thought it was such a lovely gesture by the owners of Dark Jamie(Sprint winner) and Cabra Boss(Invitational winner) who both gave the sponsors the presentation jacket as they were both Memorial races in memory of their late mothers, I know that both Simon(Wooder) and Andy(Slater) intend getting these framed and it is a lovely way for them to remember their night.
A special mention must also go to Cabra Boss's owners who threw £1,000 of the winnings back into the Charity Pot and Platinumlancelots owners who threw £300 back in as well, both really appreciated guys.
The total raised for the charity is £5750 which I know, for some, will initially be seen as being on the low side but I knew that we would never get close to last years totals but in all fairness the Auction Items last year included 4 fully reared pups alongside other items, I am happy with the figure raised as the way I see things is that it is £5750 more than they had before Saturday and it will go a long way in helping out many families.
I also have a joker card to play(Hopefully), Daisy the Blue bitch pup was not auctioned and I shall make sure that she chases and then look to syndicate her out for The Charity.
All in it was a great night and I must say a huge thanks to Gary Mathews and his staff as well as Keith Halinhan and staff who where very helpful and professional during the whole build up.
Thanks again from the bottom of my heart.
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