Battle of the Species - Fire Side Films (ep-8)
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Dave Sleight recreates the unprecedented inter-species race between a greyhound and a miler pigeon. This extraordinary race happened at the Wimbledon Greyhound Stadium in 2001, and was broadcasted globally by Sky Sports. William Hill were the selected bookmakers and had the odds at 10/11 for either animal to win.
In this short film, you will get exclusive insight into how Dave trained the animals to race against each other, as well as the race itself. There is also an unsuspecting incident during the production, which had us all on tenterhooks.
The miler pigeon is known as 'Swift Nick', bred from Eric Pickersgill's champion miler pigeon named 'Turpin.' The rag whippet is known as 'Quick Silver' bred by Dave Sleight.
Former bare knuckle champion Dave Radford is representing Swift Nick and Dave Sleight is representing Quick Silver. This battle only has one winner... 120 yard dash.. who do you think will win?
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This should have many many more views, such a fantastic watch!
@newmountfilms
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment, a lot of effort went into the filming and editing so it's nice to hear its being enjoyed! 👍
My pups sire is that whippet, silver. Grand dog
@newmountfilms
8 ай бұрын
Couldn't agree more, amazing dog!
I saw you do this at a country fair ....Superb.
Wow, wouldn't think she had staffy in her bloodline! 👌🏻
Excellent
Brilliant keep them coming. I could watch clips like this all day.
@newmountfilms
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Darren 👍 We are currently working on a mini documentary we filmed at Askern Greyhound stadium. It'll be out soon!
Brilliant who would believe a bird could beat a dog ! Fantastic x
@newmountfilms
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😊
Awesome video! Really interesting watch and loved the intro 😃
@newmountfilms
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great watch
This video is brilliant , very informative . Love it !
@newmountfilms
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Andy 👍
Brilliant. I really enjoyed this
@newmountfilms
Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
Again brilliant ! Keep up the good work!
@newmountfilms
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
Can't wait for this
@newmountfilms
Жыл бұрын
Enjoy Chris 👍
Brilliant oh 👏 I loved it
@newmountfilms
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris 👍
Awesome x
@newmountfilms
Жыл бұрын
Thanks 🤗
Yo that was bad as hell!
i want to see how the pigeon would go against an aussie staghound
@newmountfilms
Жыл бұрын
Would be a great race!
@nicksokaluk9518
Жыл бұрын
@@newmountfilms how does a pigeon go on longer races, do they just go hard the whole way like the short racers or pace themselves?
@garethmorrall1047
9 ай бұрын
Fare worse. Racing whippet, grew, hard blood, none ped whatever you want to call them would easily beat a staghound over such a distance. There competition dogs bred for that purpose alone.
@nicksokaluk9518
9 ай бұрын
@@garethmorrall1047 obviously you know shit about running dogs, staghounds are faster than kangaroos
Great watch
@newmountfilms
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Alan!