| Sponsor 1Park View, Market Rasen Ltd |
Nigel Appleyard (Pressure Washing Services) |
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| Sponsor 3Robinson's Refridgeration R |
Sponsor 4 K. B. Salmon (Builders) |
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| Sponsor 5Martin Lawton (PYO Stawberries)n | Sponsor 6Pete Dawson (Chair) |
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| Sponsor 7 Furz Lloyd (Organiser)n | Sponsor 8 Auctioned to Richard Marshall et al
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NYD 2007 2007's the race was in perfect weather and under blue skies with the River running well a 1000 ducks were released at Parry's Bridge at 12 noon. Groups of spectators and Duck Owners followed the race along the banks of the Rase to the Low Church Bridge near Naylors Drive. As the yellow hoard appeared near the finishing line they were seen to be pushing some 20 wild ducks forward toward the marshals waiting to net the winners. Avian panic ensued and the mallards being trapped took to the air in frenzied flight as the first 3 ducks crossed the line. Very dramatic and difficult to stage, so much so that most of us missed Colin Pitman, the race organiser who had over stretched, tumbling into the river. NYD 2006 With the winter snow still melting off the Wolds, the Rase was too fast, deep, cold and tricky to allow the safe recovery of the 1085 ducks named and taking part. However, the adjacent Brimmer Beck, being only a 100 yards further down Low Church Road, was quickly established as the race venue. The Beck Bridge in Low Church Road was the ideal meeting place and view point for a launch on the Rase's tributary. The finish was then set twenty minutes down steam before Brimmer Beck reached the swollen Rase. The whole race was able to be followed on foot by the many locals and visitors who came to witness the event. (see photos and Market Rasen Mail story too). This year New Year's Day was a Sunday, so after Sunday service, Linda Patrick with her husband, the reverend Charles Patrick and family were surprised to see "Peking Duck", their duck number 800, going under the bridge toward the finish leading 556 and 265. Charles, the vicar of St's Peter & Paul Church came down in time to watch one family investment maintain its position and the three ducks stay just clear of the field. Needless to say with divine guidance the positions held. See 2006 NYD <<<<<< click here >>>>Click Summer or to learn about other events
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The Middle Rasen Cricket and Association Football Club hold a duck race twice a year.
In the Summer, the club hold a social meeting with bar and refreshments on the Middle Rasen Playing Fields. Normally there are a number of races in the river ajacent to the field. Unlike the NY Day event, its like a horse race but decoy ducks are backed and the winners share the proceeds. This summers event in on Sat 12th July, first race 5.30pm BE SAFE NEAR WATER <Click>
The Middle Rasen Summer “Duck Race”, held to raise funds for the village Cricket and Football Teams had the benefit of some fine “seasonal” weather for their evening event on Saturday 12 th July 2008.
The first race of the meeting “Power Clean Stakes”, was away smartly at 5.30pm. A total of 26 (win only) bets were placed on the 6 competing ducks. The race was fairly fought with the course marshal, Furz Lloyd, offering a splash by splash commentary on the sound system. As in all races, Pete Dawson was at the rear to ensure even the less reliable decoys got in safely.
The winner of the first race was number 3 “Spotless” owned by Julia Salmon.
Race 2 the “MOT Stakes”,
Winner - duck 3 “Trolley Jack” owned by Alan Cottingham
Race 3 “Refrigeration Stakes”
Winner - duck 1 “Ice Maiden” owned by Brian Clark
Race 4 “Salmon Stakes”
Winner - duck 3 “Bricks and Mortar” owned by Steve Cartwright
Race 5 “PYO Stakes”
Winner - duck 4 “Pick Your Own” owned by Jack Robinson
Race 6 “Chairman's Sprint”
Winner - duck 5 “Super Sapper” owned by Furz Lloyd
Race 7 the “Ledger Stakes”
Winner – duck 2 “Profit and Loss” owned by Richard Marshall
The final race 8 was an “Auction Handicap “
(bids of just under £60 were taken to become a duck owner in this race)
Winner – duck 6 “Lucky Quacker” owned by Richard Marshall
A total of 350 “win” bets were placed during the event and there were a total of 54 successful punters sharing the winnings.
The event organisers are pleased to say that the evening was a success and it raised £304.20 for the local teams. The members of the Middle Rasen Cricket and Association Football Club thank Sponsors and organisers for putting on an entertaining sporting family evening with refreshments for the village and visitors alike
The New Year's Day event is a high spot in the Winter social calendar for the village and team supporters Click here to see 2008 results. Sponsoring a duck (yellow plastic and launched onto the River Rase) costs the owner just £1 from club members. With around a £100 as the first prize and sundry other prizes for the runners up and of course one for the last ducks. Its a fun event with a chance of winning something.
In winter, the float off is mid-day from the Mill Bridge and, depending on the volume of water in the river, the race takes 20 - 30 minutes. It can all be easily viewed and followed between Middle Rasen's historic bridges. The 1st, 2nd, 3rd and last duck prizes are awarded as the first 3 ducks and last ducks cross the finish line. Duck numbers will be drawn for all other prizes. Proceeds from the race support and equip the Middle Rasen Cricket and Football Club through the year. Each duck is uniquely numbered, your number is allocated on payment of £1. If you wish, the owner may name their duck and details can be posted on this site. Results are posted as soon after the race as possible. It is the responsibility of the duck owner to make arrangements for the collection of prizes and/or prize money.
In the Summer, the club hold a social event with bar and refreshments on the Middle Rasen Playing Fields. Normally there are a number of races in the river ajacent to the field. Unlike the NYDay event when you "own" a duck for the race, in summer its like a horse race! Assuming the river is safe, decoy ducks are backed and launched along a stretch of the River Rase with those who backed the winners sharing the proceeds. This summers event in on Sat 12th July. BE SAFE NEAR WATER. If its good weather, why not bring a pic-nic
If you want to become involved in the New Years Day event then buy a duck early and tell your friends.
