Good Morning Everyone and Welcome to the 2024 National Retriever Derby Championship!
This morning we are kicking off the event at the 1st series test location. First, we will be singing the National Anthem at about 7:30 am, then we will have a brief presentation by Retrieving Freedom directly following that. Test dogs will come to the line after the presentation and then we will have our first running dog, #49 shortly after test dogs have run.
Today we have 58 Dogs Starting this Series. (2 dogs have Scratched: 31 and 46)
Currently it is a crisp 45 degrees here, with clear sunny skies. Today has an expected high around 73 degrees and we look forward to sunny skies all day. We will update you with changing conditions as the day goes on. For now, stay tuned as we prepare to begin the running of the 8th Annual National Retriever Derby Championship!
Congratulations to everyone that has qualified to be here, and Good Luck to all the teams this morning!
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| View from the line this morning at the 1st Series |
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| National Anthem |
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| CEO of Retrieving Freedom – Brandon Butler |
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| Service dog "Ellie" and her handler from Retrieving Freedom |
