News from Erin Kennels

Archive for May, 2012

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Top Gun Garners Runner-Up at the Derby Invitational

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Following his win at the All America Derby Championship Top Gun took runner-up in the grueling one hour qualifier and hour and a half callback the Invitational requires.  Top Gun put on a strong performance both days showing that he is able to handle the endurance stakes.  Tucker Johnson, Luke Eisenhart, and Sean Derrig are very proud of this dog taking top spot at the Pheasant Futurity this fall and finishing the season strongly.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Top Gun Wins All America Derby Championship

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With one find and a powerful All-Age race Top Gun defeated a field of 40 contenders.  Running in 82 degree weather Top Gun and Sean Derrig put on a show for all who were riding. This win qualified him for the American Derby Invitational and half qualified Top Gun for the National Champion. He made owner Tucker Johnson very proud.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Brave Heart takes Second at Cajun Classic

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Erin’s Brave Heart rakes up his second placement of the season in Columbus, Mississippi. Brace Heart had four excellent finds and a powerful race only to be edged out of the top spot in the final brace.  He is really coming into his own during his first year of all-age competition and we expect bright things.