Final sprint: Two more runs remaining in the World Championship qualification in Luxembourg

The so far almost faultless Dan Feyder showed once nerves this weekend and did not score for the first time in a run during the entire qualifier. Mike Peter could benefit from this and catch up with Dan Feyder on a point basis. Natascha Seuré with Sheltie New still leads the medium category. For the small qualification, only four teams have signed up, which means the qualification is practically safe. Nevertheless, of course, this will also be run out. The current leader is Becky Schiltz with Dizzy. Once again, the typical pattern for the Luxembourg national team is apparent. The Large Team consists mostly of men, while the Medium and Small teams are dominated by young female athletes.

With a total of 31 teams in all three categories, we can speak of a World Championship qualification on a small scale. The places are currently highly competitive in the large qualification. After four out of the five qualifications Dan Feyer is equal in the lead with Mike Peter. 12 points behind them (less than one win) is Serge Speicher. Two more  points behind is Julie Celmar. In addition to the prestige to win the World Championship qualification, of course, the award of individual starting places, which are traditionally divided equally in all categories in the Luxembourg national team. Behind these first four teams, a slightly larger gap of 27 points opens up.

While Natascha Seuré already has a clear lead with 70 points, there is a lot of tension in the rear regions. Natascha Seuré was able to count on Sheltie New’s help this weekend: “Thanks to the fact that she saved her slow handler in some situations”. She is calculated already safe at the World Championship with the 70 points they made so far. But they still fight for an individual starting place. What means that there is no time to rest, despite the comfortable gap. Second behind her is Jill Wisler with Rocky. Third currently Julie Celmar on the verge of qualifying with two dogs for the World Championship.

The four, respectively three starters in the small tournament should probably be busier to meet the target specifications. With two dogs at the start is Becky Schiltz. The now 10-year-old Sheltie female Dizzy leads the overall Small ranking. With youngster Mii she is in fourth and last place. However, the two are predicted to have a great career ahead. In terms of points, theoretically it would still be enough for the second place. Currently second is Gioia Hörold with Smiley. Third Anna Winkel with Minnie Mouse. For a qualification, the teams must have scored in at least 5 races and have exceeded a certain minimum limit of meters per second. The current leader in the small-class Becky Schiltz shouldn’t have a problem with it. If a team does not meet this requirement, the decision is up to the board.

Source: https://hondsfrenn.jimdo.com/wm-quali/