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After the excitement of the weekend's trails at the International last night's action switched to Spadeadam and the quest for championship points.

The International trails at Sewingshields went off well after the day had started off slightly damp but warm.

The first of the trilogy trails organised by the new-look festival committee was well supported ay Potters Park last night.

Hounds had to contend with another very hot day at the five race card organised for the Twice Brewed Show.

After the excitement of the weekend’s Bitch Produce bonanza it was back to basics for the HTA last night at Kirkland.

The glorious weather for the prestigious Bitch Produce meeting at Bridekirk was matched by a glorious day for the Dearham kennel of Nicola McMaster.

Runners were down last night as the warm weather continues and owners save their dogs for the prestigious Bitch Produce meeting at the weekend.

Trail times were moved back to avoid the heat of the afternoon at Steel Rigg as the HTA came to terms with the increase in temperatures.

A step up in temperature took some dogs by surprise and some were clearly feeling the effect of a warmer day during the HTA meeting at Cleamire.

It was another fine night for hound trailing when the HTA moved back to Kirkland for their mid-week action.