Retriever Working Test Results 2022 (2024)

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An Open Working Test was held on the Osberton Estate on May 15th 2022

By kind permission of the Executors of Mr G M T Foljambe & The Land Agent.

Kindly Sponsored by Skinners Dog Food.

Judges: Linda Partridge (A2334). Dorothy Walls-Duffin (B2457)

& Andrew Sweeny (NP)

Chief Steward – Roslyn Bellamy

1st John Cardno with Lab. D. Etomanni Commanche.

(Winner of the Dukeries Club Trophy)

2nd Claire Carvis with Lab. D. Tarnedge Condore.

3rd Steve Richardson with Lab.D. Sotherbys Choice of Wedgnock.

4th David Houghton with Lab. D. Kenairteen Marvel

C.O.M.

Annette Clarke with Lab. D. Castlemans Gobi Of Garrenpoint.

Linda Carr with Lab. D. Wellbray Salah

Rebecca Thistle with Lab. B. Cardueau Yealands

The Inter Counties Team Event for the Kelly Memorial Shield was held at The Bisterne Estate Ringwood on the 24th April 2022

By kind permission of Mr Hallam & Mrs Lal Mills and with assistance of Mr Rupert Brewer and hosted by URC Hampshire & South West Area

The Judges were Mr Nick Coates, Mr Peter Castleman, Mr Dave England, Mr Ken Green and Mr Matt Gould

Chief Steward Mrs Jackie Davis

Sponsors, Gamekeepers Goods Skinners Dog Food, Emma Newman, New Forest Clothing, Fortis Clothing, New Forest Kennels & Cattery

42 AV Retrievers and Handlers representing 14 Teams. Breeds Golden Retriever, Black Labrador, Yellow Labrador, Chocolate Labrador 7 Field Trial Champions.

The winners were the Guildford Working Gundog Club with the Dukeries (Notts) Gundog Club being paced 2nd. A marvellous achievement

The Dukeries team was:-

Tarnedge Jaina Claire Carvis

Salemasky Ebor of Brackenfarg Margaret Pearce

Biffoaks Cerberus Phil Robinson

The top dog of the day was Dukeries’ Claire Carvis with 92 points out of 100. Many congratulations Claire. Fantastic result!!

An Open Cold Game A.V. Retriever Working Test was held on the Osberton Estate on July 17th 2022

By kind permission of the Executors of Mr G M T Foljambe & The Land Agent Mr Horn.

Kindly Sponsored by Skinners Dog Food.

Judges: Mr S. Crookes (A1853), Mr T. Brain (A3226),

Mrs A. Crookes (NP) & Elaine Whittaker

Chief Steward – Roslyn Bellamy

1st Claire Carvis with Lab. Tarnedge Jaina.

(Winner of the Dukeries Club Trophy)

2nd Ruth Warner with Lab. B Cornstraw Snipe.

3rd Dawn Scott with Lab.B Diglake Dapravnik.

4th David Houghton with Lab. D. Kenairteen Marvel

C.O.M.'S :-

Casper Jonsen with Lab.D. Jogolo Echo For Gypsy Bridge

Sheila Tait with Lab. B. Preisthill Easter

Margaret Pearce with Lab. D. Salesmasky Ebor Of Brackenfarg

Puppy, Novice & Veteran a.v. Retriever Working Tests were held on August 21st 2021 at West View Farm, Besthorpe, Notts.

By Kind permission of Mr John Troop & Family.

Judges: Puppy: Elaine Whittaker & Julia Sykes

Judges: Novice & Veteran :-

Godfrey Lowe (A2696), Philip Smithies (B2367)

Helen Smith (NP & Garry Ellison (NP)

Chief Steward:Roslyn Bellamy

Results Puppy

1st & Winner of The Yorkshire Window Trophy,

P Watson with Lab. B. Kentwone Wisteria Whisper

2nd S Briggs-Young with Lab. D. Oakley

3rd B Smith with Lab. D. Gingerfox Sinden

COM’s:-

J Lidster with Lab.D. Wold Newton Bertie

T Brain with Lab. D. Cornstraw Axis Of Flypatch

Novice

1st and Winner of The Sandfords Trophy,

T Bateman with Lab. B. Griffontee Believe In Love

2nd S Van-Kouteren with Lab.B. Jobeshill Scotch Bonnet

3rd C Albone with Lab.D. Hollowgate Rising Flame

4th A Richardson with GR. D. Ricanded Commordor’s Flag

COM’s

R Thistle with Lab. B Cardueae Emilia

T Middlewood with Lab.D. Stautonvale Snow Leopard Of Tildaross

Veteran

1st and Winner of the Gretton Trophy

J Sayer with Lab.B. Laurinco Red Glow Of Hollowgate

2nd A Cook with Lab.B. Vilendal Mercedes

3rd A Ellis with Lab.B. Lowforge Istrabraq

4th C Probert with Lab.B. Turpingreen Acuna Of Corsemalzie

COM

A Wagland with GR.B. Funnyline Fieldquest Kelbrook

Tina Bateman with Labrador Bitch Griffontee Believe In Love

Winner of the Novice WT

RESULTS

1st Godfrey Lowe with Lab.B. Questeleet Perephone Dee

2nd Jane Pilling with Lab.B. Mekoro Pot Luck

3rd Andy Sweeney with FCR.B. Maddistream Black Powder Of Wolfthistle

4th - Dawn Scott with Lab.B. Diglake Villanelle

C.O.M’s :-

Anne Austin with Lab.B. Morskye Electra Of Snowdell

Ian Glover with Lab. D. Cornstraw Buzzard

Martin Abbott with Lab.D. Jogolo Ebony Of Abbotsmere

Paul Shouls with Osiacastle Zeppeline (Lab.D.)

Mr Lowe took away the Rae Furness Salver for the winner together with a stunning new trophy kindly presented by Mrs Jane and Mr David Mawer to be given to the ‘Judges Choice on the day’ in fond memory of Mr John Mawer , who was the Patron of the Club and supported Dukeries for many years. Our sincere thanks to Jane and David for this generous gesture.

A NOVICE COLD GAME A.V RETRIEVER TEST

Was held on Sunday 4th September 2022
At Inkersall Lodge, Bilsthorpe, Notts.

By kind permission of Mrs BJ Mawer & Family.
Judges; Malcolm Thwaites, Jane Fairclough & Casper Jonsen

Chief Steward: Roslyn Bellamy