Champion 

Cocker Spaniel (American) Dog. Staryanks Stole the Show
Mr PM Wilkes & Mrs DR Wilkes and Miss P Hopkins

Best In Show

Weimaraner Bitch Ch Wissenberg Flirtin with Fire AI (Imp NZ)
C Wright and K White

Runner Up Best in Show

Field Spaniel Dog. Fieldspan Pursuit of Happiness
Mrs J Reimer

Open

Clumber Spaniel Bitch. Erinveine Joyful Rose
Dr H Irving & Miss J Irving

Junior

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Bitch. Can GCH Oryxes Fancy Duck Downunder (Imp Can)
Mr J Chapman & Mr P Holdaway

Puppy

Weimaraner Bitch. Ch Weissenberg Flirtin with Fire (IMP NZ)
C Wright & K White

Minor Puppy

Field Spaniel Dog. Fieldspan Pursuit of Happiness
Mrs J Reimer

Baby Puppy

English Setter Bitch. Tybryn Platinum Blonde
Miss Karen Kristof

The schedules can now be downloaded at the relevant event on our website.

Click on the following link to see a list of Pointers and Setters Breed Club Field Trials for this winter.

Pointers Setters Breed Club Schedules .docx

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.

The Weimaraner Club have asked to publicise their RATG trial on 26 March 2017. 

You look at the details by clicking on the following link RATGScheduleMarch26th2017.pdf and making contact with the contacts listed

Don't forget to register your attendance at this event with Prue Winkfield by sending an email to mailto:pwyorifeld@harbourisp.net.au before 11th November 2016.

Best in Show: Mrs H. Raditsis' Golden Retriever Dual Ch. Santamaria Supremacy RN CCD

Runner Up to Best in Show: Merchant, Rasche, Hartnett and Parker's English Springer Spaniel Sup. Ch. Burchlands Crown Royal (Imp. NZ)

Best Baby Puppy in Show: Ms C. Camara's English Springer Spaniel Ispy Cudgara Just Like Fire

Best Minor Puppy in Show: Mrs P. & Miss L. Oliver's Cocker Spaniel Alinta Pepperjack

Best Puppy in Show: Ms T. Mol's Cocker Spaniel (American) Heyyou Viva Las Vegas

Best Junior In Show: Mr C. Cavallo's English Springer Spaniel Sandicam Royal Romance

Best Intermediate in Show: Mrs S A & Miss M I Briggs'English Setter Eireannmada Lancaster

Best Aust. Bred in Show: Miss J. Gregor's Welsh Springer Spaniel Ch Arithon Awsten

Best Open in Show: Mrs H. Raditsis' Golden Retriever Dual Ch. Santamaria Supremacy RN CCD

Best Veteran 7-10 yrs: Mr J. & Mr R. Robertson's Field Spaniel Sup. Ch. Fieldspan Jammie Dodger

Best Veteran 10 yrs & over: Mrs C. Ryan's English Springer Spaniel NZ Ch.& Ch & Neut Ch. Taniwha Tuhua (Imp. NZ)

QC Class: Mrs C. Ryan's Clumber Spaniel Gr. Ch. Taniwha Robinh= Hood (AI) RN (Imp. NZ)

Saturday

Novice

1. C. Bodilly and Adderslot Beatrix
2. H. Pownall and Winterset Broken Arrow
3. K. Gray and Spezia I'm the One
4. H.Pownall and Ellishea Rips into it

Restricted
1. J & A Hargreaves and Ellishea Rips Chevrolet
2. L. Wise and Kuven Spirit of the Jewel
3. M & W Davis and Beereegan Last Man Standing

All Age
1. J & A Hargreaves and RTCh Winterset Moon River
2. R & P Tawton and RTCh Candlewood Aussie Connection (imp USA)
3. G. Tawton and RTCh Tirnanoge Hallies Run 
4. A & J Cramond and Adderslot Ruby (handler ?)

Sunday
Novice
1. M. Scriberras and Adderslot No Dramas
2. C. Bodilly and Adderslot Beatrix
3. P & H Eley and Boltiltorps Take it or Leave it

Restricted
1. G. Playdon & A.Malinin and Adderslot Digger
2. J & A Hargreaves and Elishea Rips Chevrolet
3. G. Phoenix and Ch Habanero Grof no Remy

All Age
1. J & V Lawton and GrRTCh Kadnook Sporting Spirit
2. R & P Tawton and RTCh Candlewood Aussie Connection (imp USA)
3. G. Tawton and RTCh Watermark Texan Midnight Runner 
4. J. Stott and RTCh Kadnook Dreams Edge

Best Exhibit in Show Ms J Fall's  Golden  Retriever Dog FERNFALL A PERFECT STORM from Junior Class

Runner Up in Show Mrs S Natoli's Gordon Setter Dog KEMSLEY A WISH COME TRUE from Minor Puppy Class

Champion in Show Ms R Laver's Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Dog GR CH SCARAVAL MONTE CARLO BAY DWD FS HTM RN

Baby Puppy in Show R Trimble's German Shorthaired Pointer Bitch CANAWINDRA STORM IN A TEACUP

Puppy in Show Mr T Alvarez's German Wirehaired Pointer Bitch HUNTWYRE LOVE ME LIKE YOU DO

Open in Show Mr S & Mrs R Malseed's Labrador Retriever Bitch SYBECK SPIRIT OF FASHION

Please note Exhibitors are asked to collect their numbers from the Secretary’s Office on the day of the Show.

Below is a list of the first number in each breed to give you some idea of the order of showing

3A Judge C Ryan

Golden Retriever 1
Irish Setter 11
Labrador Retriever 14
Weimaraner 37
Weimaraner (long hair) 43

3B Judge J Jolly

Clumber Spaniel 44
Cocker Spaniel 45
Cocker Sp (American) 50
Curlycoated Retriever 54
English Springer Span 56
Field Spaniel 62
German Shorthaired P 63
German Wirehaired 78
Gordon Setter 79
Irish Water Spaniel 85
Italian Spinone 86
Nova Scotia DTR 88
Welsh Springer Sp 91

We look forward to seeing you next week! Lets' hope the weather is kind to us all.