OUR MAIN EVENT SPONSOR

Once again this year our main event sponsor is Hydrotech Services Limited.

Over the years, Hydrotech has become the first call we make when planning for the Duck Race starts in January. Their response yet again in 2021 was an immediate desire to support us with the initial funds we need to get the ball rolling.

It's hard to put into words what such generosity means to us, but without it we would struggle to meet many of the costs involved in staging the event. It allows us to take the bulk of other sponsorship and advertising sales, plus on the day revenue and make it available to the people of Alresford who come to us for help.

The Pigs are immensely grateful for their support over the years.

Hydrotech Services Limited manages water systems for various clients with a view to minimizing the risk of Legionnaires Disease.

We set up and maintain our HYDRO CLEAR WATER MANAGEMENT SCHEME in accordance with HSE guidance documents L8 & HSG274 for the control of legionella in water systems. This incorporates all necessary aspects from initial Risk assessment, primary and secondary recommended remedial works and planned preventative maintenance schedules including system cleaning and sampling.

Established over 25 years ago and based in Alresford Hydrotech Services Limited is proud to support the Alresford Pigs Association.

Welcome from the Chairpig

A very warm welcome to the Alresford Pigs Association Duck Race 2021

I am extremely grateful to George and Janette Hollingbery for allowing us to host the 20th Duck Race in the beautiful grounds of Weir House Please enjoy this stunning setting for our afternoon of racing and entertainment

The Covid Pandemic has been difficult for us all, leaving us unable to meet our loved ones and get together as a community Now, with the dark clouds of Covid lifting, we hope the Duck Race will give the people of Alresford the chance to get together, celebrating the fun and excitement of being together as a community once more

All proceeds from this event will enable the Alresford Pigs to continue supporting local groups and individuals in the Alresford area who are in need of financial help If you know of someone or some group that you think we might be able to support, please make contact via our website at www alresfordpigs org

An event such as this would not happen without our sponsors and we are very lucky to have businesses and individuals who are prepared to assist us both financially and practically:

Caracoli, Ragamuffin, Splash Clean, Winchester Blinds & Shutters, Wagglesworth Pet Shop, The Light Room, Nicky Wood Photography, Alresford Hearing Studio, Cedar Veterinary Group, Sam and Nony Kerr­Smiley ­ Independent Local Estate Agents, Hydrotech Services, C E Evans & Son, Alresford Forum, Clevertouch Marketing, Wilcan Motor Company, Andrew Smith & Son, Gibbons Taylor Solicitors, Barnes & Liddiard, Butler & Co, Lockaway Storage, The Nutman Family, The Burrows Family, Oakleaf Stationary, Alresford Surgery, Charters, Pulpo Negro, The Horse & Groom, The Swan, Hair Art, Hellards, The Hollingbery Family, The Naked Grape, The Bell Inn, Moda Rosa, Design Realities, Shapla, The Stow Family, IVC, Hampshire Fly Fishing

I would like to thank all members of the Alresford Pigs Association who have helped organise and run the event today and I appreciate the time, energy and enthusiasm to make it all happen Finally, thank you for attending today and supporting our efforts, not just today but throughout the year and hope you have a fantastic day!

Jonathan Woods ChairPig 2021

Waddle be happening?

Rules Of The Races

Over the course of the afternoon there will be seven main Duck Races with the Grand Final at the end

Races are run ­ or paddled ­ over a fixed course, (not fixed in the terms of the outcome, you understand). Spectators select the starting positions from out of a hat, the ducks are lined up in the gate by our highly trained ‘Quackatiers’, are placed under orders and are off Using only the flow of the water the little quackers swim their way to the finish

There are prizes for the owners of the winning ducks with 1st and 2nd places going through to the Grand Final

The Ducklings Race will be run early in the afternoon between two of the main Duck Races

All sponsored Ducklings will battle it out over the full course with the first 3 finishers winning prizes for their sponsors

Place Your Bets!

There's so much going on at the Duck Race it's important not to forget to study the Form Guide and have a flutter.

Placing a bet is easy Simply head for the Betting Tent, grab one of our trusty volunteers and hand over the cash. You can then feel the anticipation building as the next thrilling race approaches Could you be the lucky winner of several pounds when your chosen quacker hurtles past the finish line?

The organisers accept no responsibility for foolhardy following of the tips given here, they are purely to help you dip a webbed foot in the water as you watch our wonderful paddlefest and maybe waddle away with some winnings

You’ve studied the form book and feel lucky Put your money where your beak is and back it! You could win £10 for 1st, £5 for second (please note that there is no payout for 3rd place) Use the form card to help you pick your winner for the final race

£1 Bet

1st wins £10

2nd wins £5

Final Race 1st only wins £10

Race 1 The Flat White Flyer

Sponsored by Caracoli

Excellent coffee and tea, handmade cakes, savoury bakes, specialist foods, local cheese, wine, cooking accessories and food­related gifts

Race 2 The Blackout Hurdles

Sponsored by Winchester Blinds & Shutters

Supplying bespoke made to measure blinds, shutters and awnings for over 20 years

Race 3 Mr Chinnery's Handicap

Sponsored by Cedar Veterinary Group

Hampshire based veterinary practice, welcoming your pets & horses in need of friendly and professional veterinary care

Race 4 The Swift Sale Steeplechase

Sponsored by Sam & Nony Kerr­Smiley

Independent local Estate Agents selling property with honesty and integrity for over 25 years

Race 5 The Sirloin Sprint

Sponsored by C. E. Evans & Son

Quality, Service & Price The theory goes that you can only pick two out of three, but we are certain that we deliver on all three!

Race 6 The Candid Classified Chase

Sponsored by Nicky Wood Photography

Capturing memories that last a lifetime for families, individual portraits and newborn baby sittings plus business, passport and commercial needs.

Race 7 The Tinnitus Triple Crown

Sponsored by Alresford Hearing Studio

A truly independent family owned provider of hearing care to the local community

Grand Final - The Purifier's Flyer

Sponsored by Hydrotech Services

Hydrotech Services Limited manages water systems for various clients with a view to minimizing the risk of Legionnaires Disease.

A Quick Quackology of a typical British Racing Duck

The Paddlers

1 Spickenspan

By Steamer out of Clean Sweep

Owner: Splash Clean

Trained by: Dusty Bustead

Industrial strength Shoveler, really steams ahead on a clean run, no messing about Equally at home in all conditions and likes a tidy finish

2 Weeds Between The Lines

By Inspiration out of Old Thunderer

Owner: Alresford Forum

Trained by: Rita S. Block

Packing a popular punch, this meaty Mallard is big news locally, with quite a following amongst Arle and Itchen racegoers Wanders a bit in the weed but can put on a turn of speed near the deadline

3 Heigh Eyecue

By Cleverduck out of Beetabee

Owner: CleverTouch Marketing

Trained by: Mark Itwinner

Enhanced training in automarketing technotactics means this Surf Scoter will cut a swathe throguh the jargon janglers to a finely­tuned finish Won't hang around with the wind behind, she's far too clever for that

4 Offaly Well Hung

By Soresage out of Allsorts

Owner: C.E. Evans & Son

Trained by: T. Bone

A saucy number, won't mince around going for a poultry second plaice and likely to cleave through for a prime position ­ especially if the steaks are high

5 Oh Woody

By Driven out of Inspection Bay

Owner: Wilcan Motor Company

Trained by: Tony Swiss

After an undercarriage health check and some re­alignment, now firing on all cylinders and poised to polish off all comers Could go like greased lightning!

6 Well Flogged

By Priced out of Bidding War

Owner: Andrew Smith & Son

Trainer: Hall Dunne

Always goes like the clappers once the crowd starts waving, this still­stunning old timer is a collector's item for sure with frenzied paddling a given until the hammer comes down

7 Legal Speigel

By Settled out of Court

Owner: Gibbons Taylor Solicitors

Trainer: Noah Winnofee

Caught soliciting business at a previous meet, has raced well with Barry Stir and was heavily tipped by Arthur Davit. Guaranteed to be well in control at the bar.

Live Wire

By Generator out of Power

Barnes & Liddiard Electrical Contractors

Trained by: Meg A. Watts

Always present, always reliable and a firm favourite when she turns up this fully recharged featherer will doubtlessly pull out all the plugs to secure a lightning finish A quick start to frazzle the opposition would come as no shock

9 Count Careful

By Balance Sheet out of Fictionsection

Owner: Butler & Co Chartered Accountants

Trainer: Tex Haven

Get this Duck's number and you'll be in Seventh Haven. One of the safest places to put your money she's unlikely to tax herself too much and is guaranteed to give you a good showing

10

Pure Thing

By Bugs out of Water

Owner:

Hydrotech Services Ltd

Trained by: Lee Jonair

Very fast off the mark when the water's murky this regular and much­appreciated racer will guarantee to fend off any emergencies from runs by the rest of the field if her class is called into question For the sake of clarity, these owners are a safe bet

11

Quackaway

By Shifted out of Garage

Owner:

Lockaway Storage

Trained by: Doris Shutt

This whizzbang of a weedster is safe as the Bank of the River, as long as she can lock on fast A good each way bet as long as she remembers her combinations and doesn't get caught by the Chubbs

Nutty Duck 12

By Straight out of Compton

Owner: The Nutman Family

Trainer: Hazel Nutt

Nutman by name, nutty by nature! Lived in Alresford since May 2014. Haz and Chaz at juniors Tim in Alresford Uke Jam, playing cajon (or banging his bongo as I call it!), two rescue dogs Peggy and Helen. I’m in charge of the crisp packet recycling (public collection point by Junior school gate)!!

13 Billydo

By Knocked out of Depark

Owner: The Burrows Family

Trainer: Stan Dintall

Steph Burrows has lived in Alresford all her life and the family was all brought up here They love the traditional events held in Alresford that help to make it such a special place Kev pays tribute to his wife and three daughters who all have frontline jobs and have been so dedicated during Covid, never wavering.

14 The Viking

By Flying Feltip out of Putty Rubber

Owner: Pat Voak of Oakleaf Stationery for Ian Voak

Trainer: Wes Street

Sponsored for our son Ian who was brought up in Alresford, a gentle giant loved by many. Two months before his Viking themed 30th birthday he sadly suffered severe brain injury due to an accident Ian now lives in a care home and we hope that his duck might raise quite a few quid for the wonderful Alresford Pigs who offered their help when needed Pat

15 Turn and Cough

By Furstup out of Loch Down

Owner: Alresford Surgery

Trainer: Goethe Clapp

No longer a lame Duck after extensive refits this old quacker has proved a good pacemaker on previous outings and of late provides a swift injection of liveliness to ensure you last the course

16

Magna Charter

By Forzail out of Juan Purrzent

Owner: Charters Estate Agents

Trainer: E. Gytse

Classes herself as a real winner and likes to negotiate the field with an eye on closing the deal in record time Needs good instructions for a profitable finish and a smooth run

Definitely worth a percentage punt

17 Comida Parapica

By Tentadora out of Platopequeno

Owner: Pulpo Negro

Trainer: Viv Aespagna

After a quiet season last year, there's plenty on his plate this year so far, but great quality noted well on recent outings This delectable duck’s chipirones won’t stay a la plancha for long

18 Duckspur

By Shirefeathers out of Dray

Owner: The Horse & Groom

Trainer: Myn Zapinte

Fondly known as London’s Pride, this glorious little guzzler from the Wild River stud could stirrup a wake as he flies to the finish. Better without weed.

19 Up the Swanny

By Gert out of Marpub

Owner: The Swan Hotel

Trainer: Bessie Torbs

Doesn’t tolerate fools especially when it comes to closing, this feisty flier could cut a swathe through the reeds if the conditions are right and nobody interferes with her undercroft

20 Something For The Weekend?

By Silver Fox out of Bluerinse

Owner: Hair Art

Trainer: Bea Hive

This compact little crimper’s glossy coat really shines, and he can cut it when it counts Remains unbeaten in the Aveda challenge, and may well blow out the opposition with a permanent wave Worth a bob – or two