A fine, warm weekend for the most part with a few spots of rain and a little humidity. Thank you to Bronwyn McFadyen for making her beautiful property available and carrying on the tradition of her parents, Lorraine and the late Barry Pyke, in being so generous to the community.

Saturday 11th March 2017

Novice
Judge: Ms Margaret Hall
Entries: 17 (3 scratchings)

1st place: Mr D & Mrs V Furnell ADDERSLOT YANKS WINK (AI), LAB (B) 172 points
2nd place: CR Robb GREYTRIEVE MOJAVE MAGIC (AI), WEI (B) 164 points
3rd place: Terry Duff WALGEERS HUNTA ESS (D), 158 points
4th place: Gordon Horgan BIRDELHUND GHILLIE LAB (D), 156 points

This win was Rocky's third for her dog's NRD title! Congratulations!

Restricted
Judge: Ms Diane McCann
Entries: 10 (2 scratchings)

1st place: R & V Thomas FT CH TOPNOTCH QUETIE NRD, GSP (B) 133 points
2nd place: R & V Thomas INKALINE THE PATRIOT, GSP (D) 133 points
3rd place: Mrs D Kelly T. CH KILLARA FIRST SEEKER CD RA TSD NRD ORA, GR (B) 120 points
4th place: K & J Eltringham HUNTOGUN BONNIE LASS (AI), LAB (B) 118 points

The judge could not split the two dogs tied for first place so judged them over an additional single mark. Thanks Diane for your commitment and well done Russell!

All Age
Judge: Mr Trevor Stevens
Entries: 13 entries (1 scratching)

1st place: Mr KE Britton GR RT CH ACOLON PRINCE OF CYPHER, LAB (D) 150 points
2nd place: Mr R Whitechurch RT CH ADDERSLOT CHIEF, LAB (B) 145 points
3rd place: Mr G Tawton RT CH TIRNANOGE HALLIES RUN, LAB (B) 129 points
NFF

Sunday 12th March 2017

Novice
Judge: Ms Leanne O'Sullivan
Entries: 17 entries (3 scratchings incl one dog upgraded to Rest)

1st place: Gordon Horgon BIRDELHUND GHILLE, LAB (D) 154 points
2nd place: CR Robb, BIRDELHUND GHILLIE, LAB (D) 149 points
3rd place: Terry Duff, WALGEERS HUNTA, ESS (D) 136 points
NFF

Restricted
Judge: Mr Greg Playdon
Entries: 11 (2 scratchings plus one upgraded from Novice)

1st place: Mr D & Mrs V Furnell ADDERSLOT YANKS WINK (AI), LAB (B) 146 points
2nd place: R & V Thomas INKALINE THE PATRIOT, GSP (D) 142 points
3rd place: R & V Thomas FT CH TOPNOTCH QUETIE NRD, GSP (B) 118 points
4th place: Ms ME Carry WINTERSET ELECTRIC BLUE QND, GR (B) 94

All Age
Judge: Mr Jim Hargreves
Entries: 11 (1 scratching)

1st place: Mr R Whitechurch RT CH ADDERSLOT CHIEF, LAB (B) 135 points
2nd place: Mr G Tawton RT CH WATERMARK TEXAN MIDNIGHT RUNNER, LAB (B) 127 points
3rd place: Mr KE Britton GR RT CH ACOLON PRINCE OF CYPHER, LAB (D) 126 points
equal 4th place: Mr R Whitechurch ADDERSLOT MAGGIE MAY (AI), LAB (B) 99 points
equal 4th place: Mrs L Wise, KUVEN LASTING MEMORIES AARD, LAB (B) 99 points

Winner of the Fort Wrangham Trophy, Aggregate Trophy for Novice over both days was Conrad Robb with GREYTRIEVE MOJAVE MAGIC (AI). Congratulations and sincere apologies for not presenting it on the day. The club will be in touch soon. (Runner up Gordon Horgon with BIRDELHUND GHILLE).

Winner of the Bambillay Cup, Aggregate Trophy for All Age over both days was Russell Whitechurch with RT CH ADDERSLOT CHIEF. Congratulations Russell! (Runner up Karl Britton with GR RT CH ACOLON PRINCE OF CYPHER).

If you didn’t advise your postal address for forwarding of sashes please email Sally Haynes: sjhaynes@me.com

Sincere thanks to Mary Conheady - trial secretary and VGC treasurer, Rachel Greaves, VGC secretary, Prue Winkfield – organising judges, Gareth Tawton – joint trial manager, equipment and birds, Karl Britton - maintaining and storing the guns, Dodo Kelly - VCA rep, Lyn Wise - introduction to the property owner and for picking up lunches, Steve Hall - assessing potential trial sites, Barry Cummins and John Walker - stewarding all weekend, Dianne Vapp - vetting, Novice run manager and paperwork, our judges for being so great to work with plus everyone who pitched in by helping judges set runs, game and gun stewarding or wielding the tongs on the BBQ breakfast. Without your help the trial wouldn't have run so smoothly. Thank you.