The judges and winners: (from left) Dennis David, Andy Read, Peter Jones, Ben Randall, Anita Jones & Steve Bates.
By Geoff Ford
Monday, 30 March 2009
The Chiltern Gundog Society held an open cocker spaniel trial at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire.
Steward of the beat, headkeeper Graham Peck, had planned the day perfectly and, with the estate keepers shooting, game came easily to hand.
Some dogs had long runs before a flush and retrieve, and others were into game from the off.
Judges Dennis David and Steve Bates gave each dog and handler every change to do their utmost to impress.
Many thanks go to the Blenheim estate and all the helpers.
Photograph credit: Sandy Pond-Jones
RESULTS
1 Ben Randall with b. Cheweky Housten of Beggarbush
2 Peter Jones with b. Maesydderwen Sarong
3(& Guns’ Choice) Andy Read with b. FTCh Wetlands Holly
4 Anita Jones with b. Wirewolf Aster at Episcopi
CoM Peter Jones with d. Wetlands Abe
CoM J. Campton with b. Trederwen Nant Wechan
CoM J. Mansfield with b. Woldtop Swift
CoM P. Makepeace with b. Trochry Adele
CoM S. Jones with d. Bechlandgame Montysmax of Episcopi
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