The sugar beet at Caythorpe was ideal and we thank Mr R Ward for allowing us to hold our test there. We also thank Mole Valley Country Stores for sponsoring the event.
Martin Eveleigh, as Chief Steward, ran the event with his usual eye for detail, making it easy for our judges: Arthur Hewer, Sue Lowe and Will Hales. We thank them and our wonderful helpers.
The 32 dogs went into line, 6 at a time, for 2 marked retrieves in the first round. The second round was a ‘cross over’ mark. 6 dogs were put through to the afternoon for a drive. After the drive, there was a mark in front, but the first dog was sent for a blind behind. The second dog then picked the memory mark.
Results
1st not awarded
2nd Lowsommer Barley LRD handled by Julie Campbell*
3rd Glanwold Ophelia LRB handled by Glenn Main
4th Teeshot Macey LRB handled by Gill King
CoMs Hitowngreen Falcon LRD handled by Jane Sawyer
Willowjay Horseshoe LFB handled by Bill Emms
Northglen Crumble LRD handled by Stuart North
*awarded the Wraggmarsh Shield for the highest placed Lincs Area member