Open Maiden News Today

Following a day of heavy rain the evening got out and Wednesday proved a good night for hound trailing at one of the most testing trails in the HTA.

There's no better way to say 'thanks for rescuing me' than a dog trial.

There's no better way to say 'thanks for rescuing me' than a dog trial.

There was just a small field of runners for the senior trail at Wardhall as many owners opted for the shorter races later in the evening when it was slightly cooler.

After a break in trailing following the May Day Trails at Helton, the number of runners was up for the resumption of the HTA programme with people keen to get a run with their hounds.

Trailing resumed at Cold Fell and although numbers were improved from Thursday night some of the main players were keeping their dogs back to race fresh on Monday at The HTA May Day Trails at Helton.

For the first time this season two HTA meetings were held last night – with one venue making its debut.

Entries were down for the HTA’s return to Oulton on Sunday but the trails produced some exciting entertainment.

The Hound Trailing Association was back at Oulton again on Sunday and with plenty of hounds, good weather and some thrilling trails the meeting was enjoyed by all.

Oulton is going to be a busy venue for the Hound Trailing Association with seven planned during April with the next being staged this afternoon.