Dove Valley Working Gundog Club.near Ashbourne on Sunday April 4th 2010. All 2010 Spaniel and Retriever Working Tests Generously Sponsored by Ian and Clare Harford of Countryman Fairs. www.countrymanfairs.co.uk  Photo Steve Lomas. Judges. Yours Truly, Sally Antram, John Kahlow and David Brown. (Kerrie Morton was originally scheduled to Judge this Test but had to withdraw due to illness and was replaced by John Kahlow, and I stepped in as an extra because of the large entry). |
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fine and bright but windy and cold
Easter Sunday greeted everyone for our first Retriever Test of the
season at
Bradley Old Park, Ednaston, the home of Mr and Mrs James Player. This is a beautiful country estate and a fine shoot with some wonderful spots to set up Tests. John Mee had worked hard to create authentic scenarios for our field of 7 Veterans and 40 Novice dogs, 2 of which were handled by juniors - one only 7years of age! Tests ranged from single marks, blinds, water and walking-up, and with 8 Tests in all, everyone was kept busy. A run-off was needed to split dogs in both the Novice and Veteran, and after carefully adding up the scores, the results were announced, with last years runner-up, Tim Brain, winning the Novice, Sally Plant winning the Veteran, and 7 year old Cyrus Kerfoot, the Young Handlers. This was a fine start to our Retriever Working Test season and a big thank you to Mr and Mrs Player for once again allowing us to use their ground. Results - Novice.  First, winning the BASC Trophy - Tim Brain (above) handling Jobeshill Ragnar of Flypatch. The Top Three Novice and Veteran Handlers and both Junior Handlers all received an engraved chrystal goblet, kindly presented by Clare and Ian Harford of Countryman Fairs. Second, winning the Tutbury Gun Rooms Shield - Chris Warner handling Grangemead La Silver. Third, Mr M Hampton with Moonbeam Misty. Fourth, Brian Bearsley handling Tawnyway Devenny. Certificates of Merit were awarded to: David Gallimore - Gallifield Wild Ivy. Derek Capel - Flashmount Mead. Melvynn Hyatt - Tylersbrig Glen. Results - Veteran.  First, winning the Dove Valley Trophy, presented by John Mee, Sally Plant (above) handling Golden Prince of Eccles. Second, Carol Goodes with Corsemalzie First Edition.. Third, Ken Brooks handling Kenmillto Jumping Jake.. Fourth, Apollos Lad, handled by Keith Harvey. Sue Lowe, handling Lowsommer Lottery Girl, was awarded a Certificate of Merit. Young Handlers.  Winner, Cyrus Kerfoot (right) handling Camusericht Midge, and Ben Tucker (runner-up) with Brunbois Limpid Gold.  L to R. M Hampton, Carol Goodes, Brian Bearsley, Sally Plant, Chris Warner, Tim Brain, Cyrus Kerfoot, David Gallimore, Ken Brooks and Sue Lowe.  The Walk-up.  Roger Thomas takes a retrieve from Keepersgrace Warning Shot, closely watched by Sally Antram.  |
Mr M Hampton receives his Third Place Certificate.
Terry Dobson lines up My Bashful Lady at the morning water test.
Retriever Working Test Secretary, Chief Steward and Part Time Postman - John Mee!!
Photos Guy, Kev Marriott and Pam Appleton.
