Working Test Results 2025

OPEN WORKING TEST
On Saturday 8th March we held our first test of the season at Marston Lodge, Marston Trussell. We were invited once again to this estate by the very kind permission of Mr Patrick and Mrs Charlotte Clackson and their Estate Manager Mr Chris Thresh. The grounds of this beautiful estate provide challenging woodland landscape. We were blessed with sunshine and a slight breeze. We are very grateful to our sponsors, Muntjac Trading, who provided gifts for the prize winners.
This Open Test also included the winner and second place to be invited to the England Selection Day together with the selection of the URC Midland Area Team at the Area Finals.
Thank you to our judges Steve Richardson, Tim Brain, Sharon Kitson & Kevin Turner.
33 dogs ran in 4 static tests in the morning utilising the banks and gullies contained on the ground which made for some interesting retrieves. Following a cut at lunchtime 8 dogs were taken through to a walk up. The final results were.
1st Laura Hill with Jarailstar Hogan of Stuantonvale winning the Midland Area Open Cup
2nd Leigh Jackson with Blackgrass Dougal winning The Wagtail Misty Trophy for the highest placed black labrador
3rd Callum Raywood with Pinfeathers Exclibur
4th Gill Awty with Cleestangate Majestic at Maddistream
COM'S
Carol Probert with Etomannii Ludo of Corsemalzie
Simone Barratt with Highroost Oak
Matthew Shetliffe with Brisingamen Arthur of Bobernwood
The prizes were presented by Chris Thresh.
Our committee worked tirelessly in the build up to this event and on the day were supported by a fantastic team of helpers consisting of: Ben, Tony, Alan, Cheryl, Angela, Kate & Josie. The raffle made a very generous amount of £95.
NOVICE WORKING TEST
On Sunday 9th March we held our second test of the season at Marston Lodge, Marston Trussell. We were invited once again to this estate by the very kind permission of Mr Patrick and Mrs Charlotte Clackson and their Estate Manager Mr Chris Thresh. The grounds of this beautiful estate provide challenging woodland landscape. We were blessed with sunshine and a slight breeze. We are very grateful to our sponsors Muntjac-trading.myshopify.com who provided gifts for the prize winners.
This was a Novice Test and the judges were Karen McCarthy, Shane Gilliver, Ian Glover & Gary Rogers and we are very appreciative of them giving up their day for us. Sunday was a special day as The Corsemalzie Trophy donated by Carol Probert and the Late Dave Probert was awarded for the first time to the winner. The trophy is beautiful and any competitor would be proud to display it on their mantlepiece.
34 dogs ran in 4 static tests in the morning utilising the banks and woodland resulting in some challenging retrieves. Following a cut at lunchtime 8 dogs were taken through to a walk up. These dogs were challenged by the terrain but a worthy winner was found. The final results were:
1st Dan Higgs with Reedmoor's Brave Higgscroft winning the Corsemalzie Trophy together with the Steamrise Ally-Ann Trophy for the highest placed golden retriever in the awards.
2nd Jane Burton with Elbrus Spruce
3rd Carol Probert with Kensduo Bohemian Rhapsody of Corsemalzie
4th Laura Marsh with Roseshire Legolas
The prizes were presented by Chris Thresh.
Our committee worked tirelessly in the build up to this event and on the day were supported by a fantastic team of helpers consisting of: Ben, Paul, Will, Alex, Gemma, Jason & Josie. The raffle made a very generous amount of £109.