It never rains but it... or some such quip. I can only offer my sincere apologies to those waiting for details of the so-called "Minor Prizes" at this year's Queensland Retrieving Trial Campionship. It could be worse. This time last year [during the 2004 Queensland State Titles and the National] I was told by an eye specialist that I was going blind; indeed I expected to be sightless by Christmas. That rather knocked the stuffing out of me. I remained moribund for several days before a more favourable prognosis , from my regular specialist, rekindled the old fire.
An interesting touch from Alan Bartram. He initiated - at least in Queensland trials to the best of my meagre knowledge - the unannounced award of "Sportsperson of the Trial". Gary went along so we ended with two recipients:
Alan's choice: Wayne Hasse
Garry's choice: Bob Lodder
Special Trophies [Minor Prizes]
Youngest dog to complete the trial: RTCH Kadnook Tanks Aheap
Highest Scoring Labrador Retriever: RTCH Kadnook The Pride ov Cork
Highest scoring GSP: NFTCH Saetta Del Piero
Highest scoring Utility Dog: NFTCH Saetta Del Piero
Highest scoring Veteran:RTCH Kaemajae All Black
Highest scoring Lady Handler: L. Draper
Highest scoring Wide Bay member: E. Colasimone
Highest scoring sungle run Day 1: RTCH Kadnook The Pride ov Cork
Highest scoring non champion:O.CH Ethylwyn Pajinka
Highest scoring minor breed: RTCH Wrangham Buzz Around [ESS]
Julian