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Beagle Racing - Quick Facts

• When? : Sunday afternoons at 2.15pm - season starts 29th March and runs until October/November. (Other breeds can turn up any time after 12.15pm for a go at chasing the lure).
• Where? : Inch Farm, Kincardine Bridge, FK10 4AA.
• Who’s Welcome : All Beagles can race (they all go at their own pace). Other breeds are welcome to have a go at chasing the lure.
• What’s the Cost? : It costs £2 per dog with a ceiling of £6 if you have lots of dogs (we do have one member with 9 beagles!). If you plan to come regularly there’s also an annual membership fee of £10 per family.
• I’d like to talk to someone about joining: Contact Maggie Hendrie on 0123 683 0273.
• I'm not sure my Beagle will come back if I let him off-lead: The race takes part in a fenced-in enclosure. One handler releases the dog at the start of the race and another catches the dog at the end. Don't worry if you're on your own - someone will be happy to help out. Just make sure you bring 2 leashes per dog!
  
                                                   More About Beagle Racing

We believe that Beagle Racing is unique to Scottish Beagle Club members. It all started a few years ago when Beagle and Whippet owners got to know each other at dog shows. One or two Beagles were invited along to have a go at chasing the lure at the Caledonian Thistle Pedigree Whippet Racing Club and things grew from there. The Beagles now have their own division and a number of trophy races throughout the year. The sport is attracting a lot of interest from South of the border - from Beagle and Whippet owners !

The club is very friendly and whilst there are only official races for Whippets and Beagles any breed of dog can come along to have a go at chasing the lure. Most weeks we have raffles and fun dog shows. It’s a great family day out. There is a snack bar and toilets as well as lots of great company.

The races are held on a short, straight & fenced track. The Beagles chase a lure (a bundle of brightly coloured tape pulled by a winch) over distances of between 100m and 170m. The focus of Beagle racing is FUN! For dogs and owners. To that end, racing is organised in such a way that everyone gets a chance to win. There are prizes and trophies a whole host of different categories of dog, as well as lots of handicap races to ensure that everyone gets a chance to be a superstar!

                                               Click here for Highlights of the 2008 Beagle Racing Season

If you're interested in taking part or want more information please contact Maggie Hendrie on 0123 683 0273.                        

Photos from the May 3rd Event (by Lewis Fraser)