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Friday, October 13, 2023

Good Morning!

Good Morning Everyone! We are set up for the new 8th Series this morning which is currently underway. Test Dogs have run already and the first starting dog is preparing to go as I type! Dog work will be posted very shortly.

This morning it is 61 degrees and cloudy here in Sedalia. There is a good chance of rain coming our way, so we will be watching for that! The high temp today is set to be in the upper 60's, so there won't be much variation there today.

Best of Luck to all of the teams today as we move into these Final Series of the National Derby!

A few photos from this morning ...

Setting up for the 8th Series

The Judges are ready to go!

Chief Marshal - Wayne Curtis

Bird Throwers Captain - William Forbes


Thursday, October 12, 2023

Good Morning!

 Good Morning from the 7th Series location here at the National Derby Championship! It is a lovely and crisp morning here in Sedalia. We have bright blue clear skies, and the temps are currently at 59 degrees. It is looking like it will be a clear and sunny day with temps reaching up into the upper 70's. There are some windy conditions expected this afternoon/in a few hours, but for now we just have a 9 mph NW wind that is fairly light. 

We will be getting started with the 7th Series shortly, but we have some important announcements first from the Field Trial Committee.

First, please note that Dog #45 has been reinstated and called back to the 7th Series, so we will have 30 dogs called back to run the 7th Series.

IMPORTANT EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT:

Yesterday (Wednesday, October 11th, 2023) at the National Derby Championship, Judge Alan Madsen became sick after the 6th series. He was taken to the doctor and tested positive for COVID via 2 tests.

A field trial committee meeting convened and in a unanimous action, Alan was excused from his assignment due to concerns for his health and safety, as well as the health and safety of all participants. Hopes and prayers for a speedy and complete recovery for Alan!

The field trial committee utilized the AKC rule book to guide us in seeing a replacement. Fortunately, a very qualified West Region Judge was available and willing to step in. We welcome Wayne Jensen, of Colorado.

Bear with us this morning with a slight delay. We’ll soon continue the 2023 National Derby Championship. Good luck to all!

- 2023 NRDC Field Trial Committee

From the 7th Series this morning ;)


Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Good Morning!

It's Day 2 at the National Derby in Sedalia! We are currently setting up for the 3rd Series here, and will begin running soon.  NOTE: We are on a short fog delay before running the test dogs.

It is a crisp 39 degrees with clear skies here this morning! Stay tuned for the 3rd Series to begin! We have 48 dog teams back to compete today ... Best of Luck to All!

On location this morning at the 3rd Series


Monday, October 9, 2023

Good Morning Everyone!

Welcome to the first day at the National Derby!

This morning at 7:15 am we started off with the National Anthem by Mariah Van Leer.

Russ gave us directions as to where to go – Getting a photo is a must!

Instructions were given: No-bird, go back 5, 2nd No-bird, go to the end. 

1st test dog is running at 7:30 am. Then there will be a brief Retrieving Freedom presentation.

Then the 2nd test dog will run.

1st running dog at 8:00 am

Dog #33 has scratched

We will have 52 dogs teams starting the 1st series!

Good Morning from the 1st Series!

National Anthem by Mariah Van Leer

Wayne Curtis, Chief Marshal