The Retrieving Club of W.A. held their first trial for the 2011 season on the river at Upper Swan. As people would be aware, there have been drought conditions in W.A. and because of the lack of rain the river levels are suffering and it is becoming increasingly difficult to find sites with enough water for testing the dogs in their retrieves. The site chosen for today's trial has some areas of water still available and so the dogs were able to be tested in some form. A very humid day made it sticky, hot, and uncomfortable for all, but it was encouraging to see several young dogs new to the scene, competing in their first Novice trial. Thanks to Terry, Alison and Martyn for giving up their Sunday to work today. Results are following:
PAUL JANSEN NOVICE STAKE
Judge: Dr Michael Byrne
Chief Steward: Michael McClure
Dogs entered: 14
Started: 13
1st: Terranaut Knockout Punch (Lab.Ret. Dog) Judy Pannett 193 points
2nd: Boomermagic Halloween Hero QND (Lab.Ret.Dog) Allan Bartram 193 points
3rd: Dual Ch Casblaidd Mondays Rebel (Imp UK) QND (Flat Coated Ret. Dog) Marilyn Dawson 190 points
Fourth place went to Celabration Tas to Win and Rebecca Cowper with 189 points.
RESTRICTED STAKE
Judge: Dr Michael Byrne
Dogs Entered: 10
1st: Flamerin Happy Blaze (Gold. Dog) Paddy Brendish 179 points
This win would be NRD for Blaze and Paddy.
2nd: Boomermagic Halloween Hero QND (Lab.Ret.Dog) Allan Bartram 179 points
3rd: Ch Wauchope Kicking Bird NRD ET (Brittany Sp. Dog) Eleanor Johnson 162 points
fourth place went to Burberry Balvenie and Rob Jowett with 149 points.