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Given that FT clubs are in dire straights for new members, and given that growth is not likely to come from new derby dogs, but HTers with older MH dogs looking for something new. What would be the opinion of a Owner-Handler Qualifying that started on Saturday.
Some of the benefits - would not have to miss work to run.
% pro is less in the Q than the Derby or Open
Clubs that still want (need) pro income from the Q could have a reqular Q
PS - I generally believe the Q is the hardest stake to compete in and all the hardest to judge. Mainly because the talent of the dogs is so "diverse". You normally have a few dogs that will finish an AA stake in a short amount of time. To seperate these dogs - you might have to butcher alot of the field. The majority of the dogs are good solid dogs, with a few that are - well - just thrown in. Sometimes when you waterdown tests too much, the cream will not rise to the top, but it becomes more a roll of the dice.
Some of the benefits - would not have to miss work to run.
% pro is less in the Q than the Derby or Open
Clubs that still want (need) pro income from the Q could have a reqular Q
PS - I generally believe the Q is the hardest stake to compete in and all the hardest to judge. Mainly because the talent of the dogs is so "diverse". You normally have a few dogs that will finish an AA stake in a short amount of time. To seperate these dogs - you might have to butcher alot of the field. The majority of the dogs are good solid dogs, with a few that are - well - just thrown in. Sometimes when you waterdown tests too much, the cream will not rise to the top, but it becomes more a roll of the dice.