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HARDEN MOSS Centenary trials, Holmfirth, (Judge John Chamberlain, Asthersley) Sunday Double Gather Championship: 1, W. Allen (Hartington) Astra Jasper, 131 out of 160; 2, S. Wilkinson (Thurgoland) Snow, 128; 3, G. Birchenall (Chinley) Alf, 127; 4, J. Richardson (Oldham) Staff, 117; 5, S. Duckworth (Rossendale) Tom, 116.

Friday Open (49 dogs ran): 1, J. Cropper (Bacup) Fleet, 75; 2, W. Allen (Hartington), Astra Jasper, 75; 3, S. Duckworth (Rossendale) Tom, 69; 4, B. Harland, (Pickering) Jed, 68; 5, L. Jones (Pickering) Jess, 68; 6, J. Harvey (Leek) Nell, 68.

Saturday Open (56 dogs ran): 1, G. Birchenall (Chinley) Alf, 82; 2, D. Wild (Littleborough) Rip, 81; 3, S. Wilkinson (Thurgoland) Snow, 80; 4, L. Taylor (Cumberworth) Cap; 5, R. Hodgkinson (Chinley) Jess; 6, D. Eggleton (Meltham) Zac.

Local Class: 1, J. Richardson (Oldham) Staff, 2, D. Eggleton (Meltham) Zac; 3, J. Howard (Holme) Wisp; 4, D. Eggleton (Meltham) Flint.

Nursery: 1, J. Howard (Holme) Wisp; 2, J. Wood (Lindley) Sal; 3, D. Smith (Holmbridge) Maid; 4, J. Howard, Cruz.

Double dogs (Judge L. Taylor, Cumberworth): 1, S. Duckworth (Rossendale); 2, J. Cropper (Bacup); 3, R. Hodgkin son (Chinley).

ROOTEN BROOK Charity trial, Quernmore (Judge, D. Harrison, Selside). Open (49 dogs ran): 1, J. Burrow (Silverdale) Jim 97 out of 110; 2, M. T. Longton (Quernmore) Don, 96 OLF; 3, T. Lawrenson (Brindle) Zac, 96; 4, T. Huddleston (Caton) Udale Spring, 91; 5, D. Carlton (Newton) Finn, 90 OLF; 6, R. J. Hutchinson (Littledale) Tot, 90.

DEVON & EXMOOR, Raleighs Cross (Judge, Hilary Jones). Open Driving (41 dogs ran): 1, R. Montgomery (Rudgeway) Flo, 75; 2, J. Carter (Delabole) Jen, 72; 3, J. Watson (Postbridge) Merc, 71 ½; 4, K. Scott (Molland) Sarah, 69 olf;

Novice Driving (Combined): 1, J. Watson (Postbridge) Merc, 71 ½; 2, J. Nicholls (Buckland Brewer) Dan, 69; 3, J. Carter (Delabole) Blue, 64;

4, M. Fox (Dorchester) Meg, 52; 5, I. MacKay (Lustleigh) Lyn, 45; 6, I. MacKay (Lustleigh) Sanduck Liz, 40 ½.

(Judge, Jane Harper). Open Maltese Cross (22 dogs ran): 1, J. Watson (Postbridge) Hemp, 70; 2, K. Scott (Molland) Jill, 67; 3, J. Dennison-Smith (Sampford Courtney) Fern, 64; 4, R. Hayes (Witheridge) Sid, 56 olf; 5, R. Hawke (Bishopstone) Mac, 56; 6, N. Cowling (Brompton Regis) Duchy, 53.

Novice Maltese Cross (combined): 1, J. Dennison-Smith (Sampford Courtney) Fern, 64; 2, R Hawke (Bishopstone) Mac, 56; 3, A. Williams (Bampton) Max, 55; 4, I. Bickle (Chillaton) Jack, 53; 5, N. Cowling (Brompton Regis) Meg, 41.

MORETON, Wolvey, Leicester (Judge Tony King, Drayton Parslow, Milton Keynes). Open (66 dogs ran): 1, J. Porter (Boughton Astley) Fly 89; 2, R. Montgomery (Bristol) Flo, 85; 3, R. Roper (Northleach) Scrap, 84; 4, C. Turland (Daventry) Emma, 78; 5, E. Lawless (Isle of Wight) Bill, 78: 6, N. Vyas (Leicester) Spot, 76.

28^th June. ROOTEN BROOK charity trial, Quernmore, LA2 9EQ, rescheduled from last week, 8.30am start, entry closed, Championship starts when trial is finished. NORTHUMBERLAND League, Debdon farm Open, Rothbury, 9am start, enter on field, first 40 dogs. SURREY, Shabden Park Farm, Chipstead, entry closed. MIDSHIRES, Melton Mowbray. DEVON, Kentisbury Down, enter on field. The Big Sheep trial cancelled.

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BAMFORD Open: 1, J. Cropper (Bacup) Dan, 93; 2, R. Briggs (Wennington) Bill, 92; 3, J. Cropper, Fleet, 91; 4, S. Duckworth (Haslingden) Spy, 91; 5, S. Holt (Bacup) Bill, 90; 6, D. Wood (Bamford) Jet, 89.

LAZONBY Open: 1, J. Cropper (Bacup) Fleet, 99 out of 100; 2, F. Noble (Alston) Moss, 98 olf; 3, J. Cropper, Dan, 98; 4, R. Briggs (Wennington) Bill, 98; 5. P. Turnbull (Rothbury) Dot 97; 6, N. Ireland (Cumbria) Floss, 97.

TRAWDEN, Twiston Moor, Open (73): 1, T. Lawrenson (Brindle) Spot, 87 out of 90; 2, D. Harrison (Selside) Ben, 85; 3, M. Longton (Quernmore) Monty, 84; 4, C. Cropper (Water) Roy, 82 olf; 5, D. Scrimgeour (Lonscale) Laddie, 82; 6, A. Kyme (Bacup) Sally, 80.

NORTHUMBERLAND League, Shirlawhope, near Longframlington, Open (43): 1, D. Carlton (Slaidburn) Ann, 96 out of 100; 2, J. Cropper (Bacup) Dan, 95 ½; 3, J. Cropper, Fleet, 95 ½; 4, P. Turn ball (Rothbury) Dot, 95; 5, B. Jordan (Whitfield) Tex, 93; 6, F. Whitfield (Durham) Kyle, 93.

Hawick Farm, Kirkwhelpington, Open(63): 1, W. Elliott (Yetholm) Wes, 97 out of 100; 2. B. Bell (Barnard Castle) Moss, 95; 3. G. Thompson Edmundbyers) Red, 94; 4, N. Ireland (Cumbria) Floss, 93; 5, B. Jordan (Whitfield) Buffy, 91; 6, S. Duckworth (Haslingden) Tom, 90.

SUSSEX, Black Robin, Open: 1, W. Cole (Tillingham, Essex) Fell; 2, J. Holdsworth (Moretonhampstead, Devon) Ceri; 3, J. Harper (Okehampton, Devon) Belle;
4, D. Thompson (Wittersham, Kent) Buff; 5, J. Holdsworth, Megan; 6, R. Putnam (Kirdford, Sussex) Seren.

PENTON, Haithwaite Farm, Open: 1, Thomas Longton (Quernmore) Cap, 83; 2, B. Mundell (Moffat) Vic, 69; 3, D. Harrison (Selside) Ben, 67; 4, A. Temple (Holmrook) Meg, 65; 5, A. Leak (Tebay) Bess, 65. Best Out Bye (Joss Nixon Memorial Cup): A. Temple (Holmrook) Meg.

Local (Garcia Cup): 1, S. Anderson (Waterbeck) Rob, 62; 2, W. Todd ((Langholm) Sue, 62; 3, W. Todd, Bill, 62; 4, R. Macpherson (Kirklinton) Roy, 58. Best Out Bye (Dennis Bowman Memorial Cup) M. Peugniez (Kirtlebridge) Rob.

CORNWALL, Davidstow, Carruan Farm, Polzeath, Open (19): 1, J. Carter (Delabole) Jen, 83; 2, N. Dalgarno (Tregony) Cap, 75; 3, G. Watson (Brecon) Rob, 72; 4, G. Coombe (Pontypridd) Mirk, 65; 5, J. Carter, Jake, 64; 6, G. Watson, Hemp, 63.

DEVON, Sanduck Cross Farm Charity Trial, Lustleigh, Open Driving: 1, K. Kwiatkowski (Wolverhampton) Nell, 89; 2, T. Rofe (Chilla) Flax, 87; 3, J. Holdsworth (Mortenhampstead) Ceri, 86; 4, J. Holdsworth, Wisp, 85; 5, T. Rofe, Gwen, 80; 6, A. Hendy (Diptford) Lad, 78.

Novice (combined) Driving: 1, T. Rofe (Chilla) Gwen, 80; 2, J. Carter (Delabole) Jaff, 75; 3, J. Carter, Jake, 75; 4, J. Tucker (Brentor) Bess, 68; 5, T. Besent (Dorchester) Molly, 53;

Open Maltese Cross: 1, W. Evans (Beaworthy) Rob, 84; 2, J. Holdsworth (Mortenhampstead) Megan, 72 olf; 3, K. Kwiatkowski (Wolverhampton) Try, 72;

FOUR COUNTIES, Swafield, Open: 1, J. Matthews (Little Baddow) Belle, 92 out of 110; 2, C. Griffiths (Hempnall Green) Jake 89; 3, C. Neal (Wormegay) Advengers Tom; 4, S. Little (Kerdiston) Brad 86; 5, S. Little, Killibrae Tess, 70.

Nursery: J. Matthews (Little Baddow) Meg, 72 out of 100; 2, C. Griffiths (Hempnall Green) Ben, 71; 3, S. Little (Kerdiston) Kep, 61; 4, A. Turner (Feltwell) Suede, 56.

EAST ANGLIAN, Swafield, Open: 1, S. Little (Kerdiston) Brad, 85 out of 110; 2, J. Matthews (Little Bradow) Belle, 84; 3, E. Bell (Belaugh) Rhogo Trim, 72; 4, C. Griffiths (Hempnall Green) Jake, 43.

Novice: 1, F. Chapman (Docking) Jim, 98 out of 110; 2, J. McBride (Grantham) Joe, 94; 3, Y. Webster (Scoulton) Bonnie, 85 olf; 4, C. Griffiths (Hempnall Green) Advengers Joe, 85.

Nursery: 1, M. Day, Lucky, 78 out of 100; 2, C. Griffiths (Hempnall Green) Ben, 72; 3, S. Little (Kerdiston) Foxey, 67; 4, S. Little, Kep, 64.

MID-SHIRES Open, Drayton Parslow, Milton Keynes Bucks, Open: 1, Matt Watson (Eastleach) Milo, 95 out 100; 2, M. Watson, Storm, 90 olf; 3, J. Porter (Broughton Astley) Fly, 90; 4, Keith Addington (Geddington) Chip, 89 olf; 5, J. Thomas (Quarrendon) Cap, 89; 6, T. Foster (Creaton) Nellie, 87.

Novice: 1, A. Brookes (Stanion) Jay, 84 olf; 2, V. Powell (Cold Ashby) Mint, 84.

WESSEX, The Copse, Priors Dean, Hampshire, Saturday (Judge, Carol Worgan, Slindon, Sussex) Open: 1, R. Edwards (Slindon, Sussex) Jess, 89; 2, R. Edwards, Spud, 86 ½;
3, J. Harper (Okehampton, Devon) Dee, 85 ½; 4, M. Watson (Eastleach, Glos) Storm, 82; 5, R. Macrae (Upper Hardres, Kent) Leo, 80 olf; 6, J. Holdsworth (Moretonhampstead, Devon) Wisp, 80 olf.

Sunday (Judge, Eamonn Lawless, Wotton, IOW) Open:1, R. Montgomery (Rudgeway, Bristol) Roy, 91; 2, J. Holdsworth (Moretonhampstead, Devon) Ceri, 89 olf; 3, R. Edwards (Slindon, Sussex) Sky, 89; 4, M. Watson (Eastleach, Glos) Storm, 88.5; 5, R. Macrae (Upper Hardres, Kent) Yazz, 86;
6, M. Watson (Eastleach, Glos) Milo, 84 ½.
Novice: W. Cole (Tillingham, Essex) Moss, 72.

7 June. DEERPLAY HILL TRIAL, Open, near Bacup, 7.30 am start, entry closed, caterer. NORTHUMBERLAND LEAGUE, Open, Thistleyhaugh, Weldon Bridge near Longframington, 9am start, enter on field.

8 June. DEERPLAY, double gather championship, 10am start, entry closed, caterer.

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ABBEYSTEAD, Marshaw Farm, Trough of Bowland, Lancashire, Open (91 ran): 1, C. Cropper (Water) Roy, 79 of 90; 2, Thomas Longton (Quernmore) Cap, 77; 3, F. Satterthwaite (Brough) Joe, 76; 4, D. Carlton (Newton) Finn, 75; 5, H. Hutchinson (Uldale) Meg, 73, OLF; 6, J. Relph (Borrowdale) Liz, 73. {EOP}

MARSHAW, Marshaw Farm, Trough of Bowland, Lancashire, Open (78): 1, A. Watson (Shotts) Jake, 66 of 90; 2, D. Carlton (Newton) Ann, 64; 3, J. Cropper (Deerplay) Dan, 62; 4, A. Temple (Holmrook) Meg, 61; 5, H. Hutchinson (Uldale) Meg, 58, OLF: 6, R. Handy (Settle) Bet, 58. {EOP}

QUERNMORE, Rooten Brook, Quernmore, Lancaster, Open (79): 1, J. Relph (Borrowdale) Eve, 94 of 100; 2, T. Lawrenson (Brindle) Clyde, 93; 3, J. Relph Liz, 92; 4, Richard Hutchinson (Littledale) Tot, 91½; 5, J. Cropper (Deerplay) Fleet, 90, OLF; 6, Michael Longton (Quernmore) Monty, 90.

Money raised for Pendlebury Childrens Hospital, Manchester amounted to £250. {EOP}

CLOUGH HEAD, Grane Road, Haslingden, Open (50): 1, T. Huddleston (Caton) Udale Spring, 93 of 100; 2, S. Duckworth (Haslingden) Spy, 91; 3, Tim Longton (Quernmore) Jake, 90; 4, C. Cropper (Water) Roy, 89; 5, Tim Longton Carrie, 84; 6, C. Cropper Ron, 82.

Double Gather Championship (9): 1, J. Cropper (Deerplay) Fleet, 154 of 180, OLF; 2, T. Huddleston Udale Spring, 154; 3, T. Huddleston Brook, 146; 4, S. Duckworth Spy, 141. {EOP}

MELTHAM, Peat Ponds Farm, Lindley Moor, Huddersfield, Open (69): 1, F. Cleary (Tockholes) Dan, 82 of 90, OLF; 2, R. Airey (Trawden) Bet, 82; 3, J. Chamberlain (Barnsley) Whiterose Cap, 81; 4, J. Cropper (Deerplay) Dan, 80; 5, J. Harvey (Leek) Pat, 79; 6, J. Chamberlain Bob, 77. {EOP}

LONGFRAMLINGTON, Northumberland, Open (32): 1, A. Tait (Thropton) Dale, 98 of 100; 2, B. Jordan (Whitfield) Tex, 97, TIME; 3, T. Iley (Longframlington) Chester, 97; 4, K. Preston (Kirkwhelpington) Queen, 96; 5, B. Jordan Buffy, 96, TIME: 6, C. Balmbro (Wooler) Glen, 95. {EOP}

STOKESLEY SHOW Trials, The Showfield, North Yorkshire, Morning Open: 1, C. Cutler Ben, 75 of 90; 2, J. Chamberlain (Barnsley) Whiterose Cap, 72, OLF; 3, M. Ward (Harwood Dale) Whitethorne Dark, 72; 4, J. Chamberlain Bob, 69; 5, B. Swinbank (Isle of Man) Nell, 68; 6, D. Thompson (Moorsholm) Nell, 63.

Afternoon Open (26): 1, T. Bell (Selby) Bob, 75 of 90; 2, F. Whitfield (Quebec) Kyle, 74, OLF; 3, C. Cutler (Easby) Ben, 74; 4, A. Hunt (Gayles) Mick, 72; 5, B. Bell (Barnard Castle) Moss, 70; 6, L. Jones (Wrelton) Bess, 67. {EOP}

MID-SHIRES, Harringworth, Corby, Northants, Open: 1, N. Vyas (Wigston) Mac, 95 of 100; 2, E. Lawless (Isle of Wight) Maddie, 92; 3, V. Powell (Cold Ashby) Dusk, 90; 4, S. Little (Kerdiston) Brad, 87; 5, G. Clark (South Normanton) Wispa, 84; 6, C. Neal (Wormegay) Tom, 82. {EOP}

TOM NADEN Memorial, Capesthorn Hall, Macclesfield, Open (54): 1, J. Gilman (Bosley) Peg, 66 of 90; 2, J. Witter (High Whitley) Joe, 62; 3, R. Hodgkinson (Chinley) Jess, 61; 4, R. Hodgkinson Molly, 60, OLF; 5, B. Powell (Cold Ashby) Chad, 60; 6, D. Wood (Derwent Valley) Jet, 58.

Novice: 1, G. Bonsall (Eccleshall) Kim, 48 of 90; 2, G. Bonsall Nap, 47; 3, J. Witter Rob, 45; 4, A. Daniels (Mold) Sam, 40. {EOP}

LONSCALE, Lonscale Farm, Keswick, Morning Open (29): 1, A. Temple (Holmrook) Meg, 87 of 100; 2, T. Huddleston (Caton) Udale Spring, 86; 3, D. Scrimgeour (Lonscale) Fleece, 85; 4, A. Bradley (Broughton in Furness) Fox, 83; 5, S. Livesey (Ashby de la Zouch) Billy, 82; 6, N. Ireland (Holmrook) Floss, 80.

Afternoon Open (27): 1, D. Scrimgeour Fleece, 95 of 100; 2, A. Clark (Middleton) Spot, 92; 3, A. Temple Brin, 91; 4, C. Burson (USA) Lad, 90, OLF; 5, A. Temple Meg, 90; 6, M. Field (Northern Ireland) Bella, 89. {EOP}

CORNWALL, Trethern, Opens: Saturday Field 1 Morning: 1, J. Carter (Delabole) Jaff, 90 of 100; 2, M. Watson (Eastleach) Storm, 85; 3, G. Evans Fly, 84; 4, N. Dalgarno (Tregony) Cap, 83, OLF; 5, K. Kwiatkowski (Wolverhampton) Try, 83; 6, K. Smith (Ely) Breeze, 80.

Saturday Field 1 Afternoon: 1, M. Watson Milo, 80 of 90; 2, J. Harper (Hatherleigh) Dee, 79; 3, D. Kennard (Morthoe) Mist, 77; 4, P. Davies-Russell (Yelverton) Layla, 77; 5, I. Bickle (Chillaton) Patch, 76, OLF; 6, I. Mackay (Lustleigh) Rust, 76.

Saturday Field 2 Morning: 1, R. Fitch (Guilsborough) Joe, 78 of 90; 2, R. Montgomery (Bristol) Flo, 76; 3, E. Lawless (Isle of Wight) Maddie, 75; 4, K. Kwiatkowski Nell, 73; 5, T.A. Cox (Tavistock) Nap, 69, OLF; 6, J. Harper Bell, 69.

Saturday Field 2 Afternoon: 1, E. Lawless Bill, 79 of 90; 2, J. Harper Dee, 77; 3, W. Evans (Virginstow) Fly, 76, OLF; 4, R. Briggs (Wennington) Bill, 76; 5, R. Montgomery Roy, 75; 6, K. Smith Breeze, 70.

Sunday Field 1 Morning: 1, G. Watt (Swaffham) Taff, 79 of 90; 2, G. Coombe (Pencoedcae) Spot, 74; 3, M. Derrick (Newton Abbott) Shep, 73, OLF; 4, K. Smith Breeze, 73; 5, M. Watson Storm, 70; 6, R. Montgomery Ginty, 69.

Sunday Field 1 Afternoon: 1, J. Harper Dee, 77 of 90; 2, N. Dalgarno Craig, 73, OLF; 3, R. Montgomery Flo, 73; 4, K. Kwiatkowski Nell, 69; 5, P. Roe (Tiverton) Flax, 68; 6, C. Neil (Wormegay) Tom, 67.

Sunday Field 2 Morning: 1, E. Lawless Bill, 85 of 90; 2, R. Montgomery Flo, 81; 3, J. Carter Jen, 80; 4, R. Briggs Bill, 79; 5, M. Watson Milo, 78; 6, J. Holdsworth (Moretonhampstead) Keri, 76.

Sunday Field 2 Afternoon: 1, W. Evans Fly, 84 of 90; 2, R. Briggs Wenndale Star, 83; 3, J. Harper Dee, 80; 4, R. Macrae (Canterbury) Yazz, 76; 5, R. Montgomery Roy, 75; 6, S. Jones (Bodmin) Mouse, 63. {EOP}

EAST ANGLIAN, Methwold, Open: 1, R. Edwards (Slindon) Jim, 82 of 100; 2, Ros Edwards (Partridge Green) Don, 76; 3, R. Edwards Spud, 73; 4, T. Foster (Creaton) Nelly, 72, OLF; 5, W. Cole (Tillingham) Advengers Fell, 72; 6, B. Powell (Cold Ashby) Rob, 71.

Novice: 1, V. Powell (Cold Ashby) Mint, 58 of 90; 2, C. Griffiths (Hempnall Green) Advengers Joe, 56, OLF; 3, J. McBride (Grantham) Joe, 56; 4, D. Jenkins (Shadwell) Meg, 55. {EOP}

24 May. CLOUGH HEAD Opens, Grane Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, BB4 4AT, morning & afternoon trials, 7am start, enter on field. CORNWALL, South Penquite Trial, Blisland, off A30 near Temple towards St Breward, 9am start, entry closed. {EOP}

25 May. LAZONBY Open, Cragg Nook, Lazonby, Cumbria, first 70 entries to telephone Mark Elliott on 01768 870203, 8am start, those with 2 dogs to run 1 before 12 noon. CORNWALL Trewarthenick Trial, Tregony, Truro, off A3078, 9.30am start, enter on field. {EOP}

26 May. GREAT EDSTONE Open, near Kirkby Moorside, North Yorkshire, signed off A170, 9am start, enter on field. CORNWALL, Davidstow Trial, change of venue to Carruan Farm, Polzeath, enter on field. BAMFORD Open.

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Welsh Sheepdog Trial Results

DOLFOR. Session 1, Open Nat: 1, D, Mackay (Carmel) Scott, 13; 2, E.P. Roberts (Betws-y-Coed) Bet, 15; 3, D. Mackay, Kate, 16; 4, C. Gordon (Gower) Mirk, 18; 5, S. Garbett ( Craven Arms) Cap, 19; 6, I. Jones (Erwood) Tom, 21. Novice: 1, C. Gordon, Mirk, 18; 2, S. Garbett, Cap, 19; 3, I. Jones, Tom, 21. Session 2, Open National: 1, M. Williams (Weshpool) Bella, 5; 2, A. Gilchrist (Llangollen) Mac 7; 3 P Williams (Treuddyn) Shep, 8 4, E. Lloyd (Llanrhystud) Ben, 9; 5, E.L. Morgan (Aberystwyh) Spot, 91/2; 6, W.P. Lloyd Jones (Tregaron) Taff, 10. Novice, 1, W.P. Lloyd Jones, Taff, 10; 2, D. Mackay, Gwen, 11; 3, Rhys Jones (Llanafan Fawr) Roy, 15.

FELINDRE Session 1: Open Nat: 1, P. Tomkins (Landrindod Wells) Peg, 13; 2, D. Evans (Libanus) Jess, 15; 3, B. Davies (Bryneglwys) Mai, 17olf; 4, R.H. Jones (Llanfechain) Jack, 17olf; 5, R.B. Pugh (Nantmel) Rock, 17. 6, A. Price (Doldowlod) Lyn, 20. Novice: 1, D. Evans, Jess, 15; 2, R.B. Pugh, Rock, 17; 3,D. Price, Lyn, 20. Session 2: Open Nat: 1, A. Owen (Corwen) Roy, 16; 2, V. Morris (Clun) Roy, 17; 3, Y. Abrey (Llanfilo) Zac, 18; 4, A. Blackmore (Ledbury) Wisp, 21olf; 5, G. Owen (Penybont) Ben, 21; 6, J. Rees (St. Dogmaels) Floss, 23. Novice: 1, Y. Abrey, Zac, 18; 2, A. Blackmore, Wisp, 21olf; 3, G. Owen, Ben, 21

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YORKSHIRE, Little Thorn Edge Farm, Trawden, Lancashire, Saturday Open (68 ran): 1, J. Burrow (Silverdale) Jim, 86 of 90; 2, J. Burrow Tam, 85; 3, K. Salisbury (Riddlesden) Scott, 83;

4, T. Lawrenson (Brindle) Spot, 82; 5, T. Lawrenson Zac, 81; 6, Thomas Longton (Quernmore) Cap, 80.

Sunday Open (55): 1, J. Cropper (Deerplay) Dan, 83 of 90; 2, S. Cropper (Deerplay) Ben, 79; 3, A. Kyme (Lumb) Sally, 77; 4, Michael Longton (Quernmore) Don, 75; 5, F. Satterthwaite (Brough) Zac, 74, OLF; 6, Tim Longton (Quernmore) Carrie, 74.

Championship (8): 1, J. Cropper Dan, 100 of 110; 2, J. Burrow Tam, 98; 3, Thomas Longton Cap, 96; 4, J. Burrow Jim, 94.

RYEDALE, Low Hall Farm, Dacre, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, Open: 1, C. Cutler (Easby) Ben, 78 of 100; 2, A. Bancroft (Settle) Fern, 77; 3, R. Briggs (Wennington) Bill, 73; 4, R. Harland (Pickering) Shep, 70, OLF; 5, R. Briggs Wenndale Star, 70; 6, S. Holt (Rawtenstall) Sid, 68. {EOP}

17^th May. STOKESLEY SHOW Opens, Stokesley Show Field, North Yorkshire, Morning Trial 9am start, first 28 dogs to enter on field; Afternoon Trial book opens at 12 noon, enter on field before 2pm. QUERNMORE Open, Rooten Brook Farm, Quernmore, Lancaster, 8am start, first 80 dogs to enter on field. ABBEYSTEAD & MARSHAW Opens, Marshaw Farm, Trough of Bowland, Lancashire, 2 separate trials on different fields, 7.30am start, enter on field before 5pm, unlimited dogs per handler. TOM NADEN Memorial Open, Capesthorn Hall, Macclesfield, Cheshire, 9am start, enter on field, caterer. LONGFRAMLINGTON Open, Northumberland, strictly the first 35 phoned entries to 01665 570262. CORNWALL, Tyringham Arms Trial, Trethern, Delabole, off B3314, 9am start, enter on field. {EOP}

18 May. MELTHAM Open, Peat Ponds Farm, Lindley Moor, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 3D, 8am start, enter on field before 1pm. CLOUGH HEAD Open with Championship, Grane Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, BB4 4AT, 7.30am start, enter on field, championship to start at 4pm, caterer. MID-SHIRES, Open, Harringworth, Corby, Northants, entry closed. CORNWALL, West Rose Trial, Trethern, Delabole, off B3314, 9am start, enter on field. {EOP}

19 May. ABBEYSTEAD Local Trial, Marshaw Farm, Trough of Bowland, Lancashire. {EOP}

21 May. Morning & Afternoon Opens at Little Thorn Edge Farm, Trawden, Colne, Lancashire,

BB8 8QA, 8.30am start, enter on field, caterer, proceeds to 2008 English National. {EOP}

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TRAWDEN SPRING Open, New Close Farm, Downham, Clitheroe, Lancashire (82 ran): 1, S. Cropper (Deerplay) Black, 78 of 90, OLF; 2, R. Handy (Settle) Jim, 78; 3, Tim Longton (Quernmore) Jake, 77; 4, L. Bone (Holmfirth) Ches, 76; 5, F. Cleary (Tockholes) Dan, 75, OLF; 6, T. Huddleston (Caton) Udale Spring, 75. {EOP}

HOLMROOK, Cumbria, Morning Open (30): 1, A. Temple (Holmrook) Meg, 94 of 100, OLF; 2, J. Cropper (Deerplay) Dan, 94; 3, A. Temple Brin, 92; 4, G. Smithson (Kirkbride) Lassie, 91; 5, P. Ellis (New Hutton) Brook, 89; 6, A. Bradley (Broughton in Furness) Fox, 85.

Afternoon Open (32): 1, R. MacPherson (Kirklinton) Moss, 87 of 90; 2, J. Cropper Fleet, 86, OLF; 3, D. Scrimgeour (Lonscale) Killibrae Laddie, 86; 4, A. Baines (South Stainmore) Tanhill Sweep, 85, OLF; 5, A. Baines Rick, 85; 6, R. MacPherson Don, 84. {EOP}

EAST ANGLIAN, Spring Hill, Novice: 1, F. Chapman (Docking) Jim, 81 of 100; 2, J. Connell (Great Tey) Fern, 76, OLF; 3, J. Jones (Belaugh) Davey, 76; 4, S. Jenkins (Larling) Zac, 73.

Nursery: 1, A. Brookes (Stanion) Jay, 78 of 90; 2, J. Connell Cloud, 68; 3, S. Jenkins Roy, 67; 4, C. Griffiths (Hempnall Green) Ben, 61. {EOP}

10 & 11 May. YORKSHIRE Opens with Championship, Little Thorn Edge Farm, Trawden, Colne, Lancashire, 8.30am start, entry closed, if running 2 dogs 1 to be booked in by 11am, caterer, PRA eye testing on Saturday 10.30am to 3pm. CORNWALL, Trethern Opens, Trethern, Delabole, 8.30am start, entry closed.

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LINDLEY MOOR, Peat Ponds Farm, Lindley Moor, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, Morning Open (36 ran): 1, J. Cropper (Deerplay) Dan, 82 of 90; 2, S. Bolland (Bolton Abbey) Fly, 78; 3, J. Chamberlain (Barnsley) Whiterose Cap, 76; 4, P. Noble (Quernmore) Jack, 75; 5, D. Whitehead (Edgworth) Ted, 74, OLF; 6, S. Holt (Rawtenstall) Bill, 74.

Afternoon Open (39): 1, J. Cropper Fleet, 85 of 90; 2, A. Owen (Corwen) Roy, 82, TIME: 3, A. Owen Mac, 82; 4, J. Wood (Lindley Moor) May, 81, TIME: 5, C. Cropper (Water) Roy, 81; 6, P. Williams (Treuddyn) Dale, 80. {EOP}

HOLMROOK, Cumbria, (40) Open: 1, D. Scrimgeour (Lonscale) Killibrae Laddie, 88 of 90; 2, G. Smithson (Kirkbride) Lassie, 87, OLF; 3, D. Harrison (Selside) Ben, 87; 4, A. Temple (Holmrook) Meg, 87; 5, K. Kwiatkowski (Wolverhampton) Try, 86; 6, A. Clark (Middleton) Spot, 85.

Novice: 1, A. Temple Judy, 85 of 90; 2, A. Temple Brin, 84, OLF; 3, F. Ingham (Arnside) Kath, 84. {EOP}

LEE END, Lee End Farm, Quernmore, Lancaster, Morning Open (32): 1, P. Williams (Treuddyn) Dale, 99 of 100; 2, Michael Longton (Quernmore) Don, 94; 3, Thomas Longton (Quernmore) Taff, 93; 4, J. Cropper (Deerplay) Fleet, 93; 5, F. Cleary (Tockholes) Don, 90; 6, K. Salisbury (Riddlesden) Scott, 90.

Afternoon Open: 1, T. Huddleston (Caton) Brook, 95 of 100; 2, R. Handy (Settle) Jim, 94; 3, K. Kwiatkowski (Wolverhampton) Nell, 88; 4, K. Kwiatkowski Try, 85; 5, A. Bradley (Broughton in Furness) Goe, 84; 6, A. Bradley Fox, 83. {EOP}

CHILLATON BARTON, Chillaton, Devon, Open: 1, J. Watson (Postbridge) Hemp, 70 of 100; 2, J. Holdsworth (Moretonhampstead) Wisp, 67; 3, A. Hendy (Totnes) Lad, 57; 4, J. Watson Mirk, 54; 5, R. Montgomery (Bristol) Flo, 53; 6, I. Bickle (Chillaton) Molly, 52. {EOP}

3 May. HOLMROOK Opens, Morning & Afternoon Trials, Holmrook, off A595, Cumbria, 9am start, enter on field before 2pm. {EOP}

5 May. LONSCALE Opens, Morning & Afternoon Trials, Lonscale Farm, Keswick, Cumbria, 8am start, enter on field. RYEDALE Open, Low Hall Farm, Dacre, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 4AA, 9am start, enter on field before 4pm. {EOP}

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Welsh trials results

LLANDDEUSANT Day 1, Open National: Session 1: 1, K.,Evans (Libanus) Spot 12 points: 2, D. Meek (Maesteg) Shona, 17; 3, A. Blackmore (Ledbury) Rosewood Nell, 18; 4, S. Lewis (Llanelli) Nell, 19; 5, G. Lewis (Gwynfe) Pip, 20; 6, D. Howells (Port Talbot) Rock, 21.

Session 2: 1, L.N. Watkins (Llangadog) Lad, 8; 2, D. Meek, Shona, 9; 3, G. Coombs (Pontypridd) Mirk, 10; 4, D. Howells, Jan, 11; 5, I.B. Jones (Capel Bangor) Joe, 13olf; 6, R. Ellis (Nantymoel) Mirk, 13.

Day 2: Open National: Session 1: 1, E.L. Morgan (Aberystwyth), Spot, 9; 2, L.N. Watkins, Floss, 13; 3, G. Lewis, Pip, 14; 4, M.C. Jones (Ammanford) Jill, 18; 5, J. Hudd (Waun Tysswg) Craig, 21; 6, W. Jones (Newbridge-on-Wye) Jess, 14; Session 2: 1, K. Evans, Mirk, 6; 2, M. Jones (Maesybont) Joe, 8; 3, I.B. Jones, Joe, 13; 4, M.C. Jones, Gail, 15; 5, S. Gibson (Cenarth) Gail, 16; 6, D. Meek, Shona, 18.

NORTH WALES

LLANDDEUSANT Day 1, Open National: Session 1: 1, K.,Evans (Libanus) Spot 12 points: 2, D. Meek (Maesteg) Shona, 17; 3, A. Blackmore (Ledbury) Rosewood Nell, 18; 4, S. Lewis (Llanelli) Nell, 19; 5, G. Lewis (Gwynfe) Pip, 20; 6, D. Howells (Port Talbot) Rock, 21.

NORTH WALES

BODFARI, Friday am. Open, 1, G. Denman (Afonwen) Lyn, 11; 2, G. Owen (Llanerchymedd) Jess, 15; 3, E.W. Edwards (Ruthin) Clwyd Jac, 16; 4, A. Owen (Llangwm) Mac, 18; 5, P. Tomkins (Llanbadarn- Fynydd) Lminster Arnold, 19; 6,R.J.C. Montgomery (Bristol) Jinty, 23.

Friday pm. Open, 1, C. Gordon (Llanrhidian) Jess, 8; 2, T. Evans (Gwalchmai) Meg 12; 3, G.T. Owen (Penisarwaen) Don, 13; 4, D. Jones (Llanilar) Jock, 15; 5, L. Perrins (Trent Vale) Bing, 19; 6. G. Owen (Llanerchymedd) Zac, 20.

Saturday am. Open, 1, C. Cropper (Bacup) Roy, 8; 2, J. Cropper (Bacup) Fleet, 13; 3, P. Tomkins (Llanbadarn-Fynydd) Fynydd Peg, 16; =4, S. Holt (Bacup) Bill and F. Roberts (Llandegla) Spot 24; 6, G. Denman (Afonwen) Lyn, 25.

Novice, 1, F. Roberts (Llandegla) Spot, 24; 2, H. Roberts (Llansannan) Jem, 40; 3, M. Williams (Welshpool) Liz, 46; 4, E. Pyrs (Padog) Eryri Taran, 49.

Saturday pm, Open, 1, G. Owen (Llanerchymedd) Zac, 16; 2, J. Cropper (Bacup) Dan, 17; 3, B. Davies (Bryneglwys) Moss, 18; 4, H. Owen (Caergeiliog) Roy, 21; 5, D. Mackay (Carmel) Spot, 22; 6, T. Evans (Gwalchmai) Mona, 24.

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WEST COUNTRY, Trethern, Delabole, Nursery Maltese-Cross (10 ran): 1, J. Carter (Delabole) Blue; 2, J. Carter Matt; 3, N. Dalgarno (Tregony) Ash; 4, M. Backhouse (Credition) Polly; 5, B. Evans (Beaworthy) Luke; 6, J. Tucker (Brentor) Bess.

Nursery Driving (14): 1, J. Carter Jaff, 85 of 100; 2, T. Nicholas (Barnstable) Scott, 75; 3, I. Mackay (Lustleigh) Lyn, 67 ; 4, T. Hopper (Veryan) Tweed, 59; 5, L. Lock (Plymouth) Moss, 56; 6, I. Mackay Sanduck Liz, 53.

Philleigh Farm Cup for best aggregate Lady Handler: F. Davies-Russell (Postbridge) Finn, 29.

Nursery Maltese-Cross Aggregate: 1, J. Watson (Postbridge) Merc, 34; 2, F. Davies-Russell Finn, 29; 3, J. Watson Tweed, 28.

R. Sleep Ltd Perpetual Challenge Cup for Nursery Driving Aggregate: 1, J. Carter Jaff, 34; 2, I. Mackay Sanduck Liz, 27; 3, I. Mackay Lyn, 25. {EOP}

FOUR COUNTIES, Helmingham, Open: 1, R. McLean (Swaffield) Joe, 79 of 100; 2, C. Griffiths (Hempnall Green) Jake, 62; 3, J. Waspe (Swilland) Peggy, 55.

Novice: 1, S. Jenkins (Larling) Zac, 69 of 100; 2, E. Etheridge (Kesgrave) Zip, 64; 3, K. Barratt (Dersingham) Killibrae Kim, 52; 4, C. Griffiths Joe, 41.

Nursery: 1, A. Brooks (Stanion) Jay, 68 of 90; 2, S. Jenkins Roy, 60; 3, S. Little (Kerdiston) Foxy, 57; 4, A. Brooks Fen, 51. {EOP}

26 April. LEE END Opens, Morning & Afternoon Trials, Lee End Farm, Quernmore, Lancaster, LA2 9EE, 8.30am start, enter on field. {EOP}

27 April. LINDLEY MOOR Opens, Morning & Afternoon Trials, Peat Ponds Farm, Lindley Moor, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 3TD, 8am start, enter on field before 1pm. HOLMROOK Open & Novice, off A595 Holmrook, Cumbria, 9am start, enter on field before 2pm.

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Scottish results

Kergord Farm, Weisdale (Judge: J. Ramsay, Ollaberry) – Nursery (under 11¼2 yrs) – 1, C. Robertson, Shep, Skeld, 41/60; 2, K. Birkett, Gift, Orkney, 33; 3, K. Birkett, Gail, Orkney, 30. Nursery (11¼2 to 21¼2 years) – 1, J. Ridland, Ben, Skeld, 47; 2, I. Thomason, Meg, Fetlar, 45; 3, J. Ridland, Gyp, Skeld, 43. Novice – 1, G. Anderson, Cap, Ollaberry, 50. Championship – 1, W. Morrison, Dot, Yell, 53; 2, C. Robertson, Shep, Skeld, 50; 3, J. Ridland, Ben, Skeld, 47. Driving – 1, I. Thomason, Meg, Fetlar.

Shetland Nursery League trophies 2007-08 – Novice handler – G. Anderson, Cap, Ollaberry. Nursery dogs (under-18 mth) – C. Robertson, Shep, Skeld. Nursery dogs (11¼2 to 21¼2 years) – J. Ridland, Ben, Skeld. Championship – I. Thomason, Meg, Fetlar. Outbye – P. Moar, Dug, Lerwick.

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DEERPLAY, Bacup, Lancashire, Morning Open (35 ran): 1, I. Ibbotson (Oakworth) Zac, 71 of 90, OLF; 2, R. MacPherson (Kirklinton) Meg, 71; 3, A. Gilchrist (Llangollen) Mac, 64, OLF; 4, S. Bolland (Bolton Abbey) Fly, 64; 5, Thomas Longton (Quernmore) Jake, 63; 6, T. Lawrenson (Brindle) Zac, 62.

Afternoon Open (21): 1, R. MacPherson Roy, 79 of 90; 2, S. Holt (Rawtenstall) Bing, 75; 3, P. Williams (Treuddyn) Don, 70, OLFD; 4, D. Wild (Rakewood) Rip, 70; 5, D. Wild Meg, 67; 6, S. Cropper (Deerplay) Beechwood Bob, 62. {EOP}

MORETON, Drayton Parslow, Nursery: 1, A. Brookes (Kettering) Jay, 84 of 90; 2, V. Powell (Cold Ashby) Mint, 75; 3, C. Turland (Daventry) Jimmy, 67.

Novice: 1, J. Porter (Broughton Astley) Mirk, 86 of 100; 2, J. Thomas (Quarrendon) Rob, 81; 3, S. Neeson (Loughborough) Fly, 78.

Open: 1, C. Griffiths (Hempnall Green) Jake, 85 of 100; 2, T. Foster (Creaton) Nellie, 83; 3, A. Blackmore (Ledbury) Rob, 70. {EOP}

WEST COUNTRY, Chillaton Barton, Nursery: 1, I. Bickle (Chillaton) Patch, 87 of 100; 2, J. Watson (Postbridge) Floss, 83; 3, I. Bickle Star, 76; 4, J. Watson Perc, 75; 5, T. Hopper (Veryan) Tweed, 72; 6, T. Rofe (Chilla) Gwen, 71. {EOP}

20 April. WEST COUNTRY Nursery, Trethern, Delabole, Cornwall, 9.30am start, enter on field.

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DRIMNIN double lift (Judge, A. Brown, Mull) Local (25 ran) 1, B. Strachan (Roybridge) Bonnie, 95 of 100; 2, J. McKillop (Fort Augustus) Gus, 78; 3, I. McConnell (Kentallen) Jaff, 77; 4, J. Ferguson (Strontian) Craig, 76; 5, M. MacNally (Invergarry) Moss, 75; 6, D. Shaw (Ardtornish) Jill,70.

BROADGAIRHILL (P. Uhlemann, Sweden) Open (31 ran) 1, R. Dalziel (Ettrick) Joe, 94; 2, R. Dalziel Cheviot Jamie, 92.5; 3, S. Montgomery (Irongray) Kate, 91 Outbye; 4, N. MacDonald (Dalbeattie) Bill, 91; 5, N. MacDonald Maid, 90; 6, S. Van Der Sweep (Holland) Rock, 86.

NETHERHILL I (K. Freeman, Killin) Open (26 ran) 1, R. Dalziel (Ettrick) Joe, 92 of 100; 2, S. Van Der Sweep (Holland) Lass, 89; 3, R. Dalziel (Ettrick) Cheviot Jamie, 86; 4, S. Van Der Sweep Jim, 85; 5, S. Van Der Sweep Tweed, 83; 6, S. Montgomery (Irongray) Craig, 81.

NETHERHILL II (K. Freeman, Killin) Open (30 ran) 1, R. Dalziel (Ettrick) Joe, 86 of 90; 2, R. Dalziel Cheviot Jamie, 85; 3, K. Broad (Glenmanna) Blade, 78; 4, S. Van Der Sweep (Holland) Jim, 76; 5, A. Driscoll (Glenmanna) Troy, 75; 6, L. Cunningham (Abernyte) Mist, 74.

YORKSHIRE, Trawden Showfield, Trawden, Colne, Lancashire (52 ran) Novice: 1, J. Wood (Lindley Moor) May, 72 of 90; 2, K. Kwiatkowski (Wolverhampton) Nell, 70; 3, J. Moore (Oxenhope) Meg, 66, OLF; 4, N. Bennett (Much Hoole) Bute, 66; 5, M. Davey (Otley) Bet, 62, OLF; 6, J. Harvey (Leek) Pat, 62.

Nursery: 1, J. Witter (High Whitley) Broadhead Saul, 68 of 90; 2, T. Huddleston (Caton) Udale Millie, 64; 3, B. Swinbank (Isle of Man) Nell 2, 59; 4, K. Salisbury (Riddlesden) Mac, 56; 5, I. Ibbotson (Oakworth) Dennis, 54; 6, E. Moore (Oxenhope) Moor Lodge Molly, 48. {EOP}

BERRY MOOR, Berry Moor Farm, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, Open (37): 1, T. Foster (Creaton) Spot, 80 of 90; 2, R. Hodgkinson (Chinley) Grig, 79, OLF; 3, S. Wilkinson (Thurgoland) Snow, 79; 4, K. Smith (Cambridge) Breeze, 78; 5, J. Chamberlain (Barnsley) Bob, 77, OLF; 6, D. Bristow (Murton) Bob, 77. {EOP}

LEE END, Lee End Farm, Quernmore, Lancaster, Morning Open (30): 1, J. Cropper (Deerplay) Dan, 81 of 90; 2, Michael Longton (Quernmore) Kez, 77; 3, Michael Longton Don, 75; 4, J. Harvey (Leek) Pat, 74; 5, D. Harrison (Selside) Ben, 73; 6, R. Briggs (Wennington) Shep, 70.

Afternoon Open (45); 1, Thomas Longton (Quernmore) Cap, 91 of 100; 2, A. Kyme (Lumb) Floss, 89; 3, J. Cropper Fleet, 88, OLF; 4, N. Ireland (Holmrook) Maggie, 88; 5, K. Kwiatkowski (Wolverhampton) Nell, 87; 6, D. Scrimgeour (Lonscale) Nell, 86. {EOP}

12 April. DEERPLAY Opens, Morning & Afternoon Trials, on A671 Burnley/Bacup road, Lancashire, OL13 8RD, 8am start, enter on field. MORETON Nursery, Novice and Open, Drayton Parslow, Milton Keynes, 9am start, enter on field. {EOP}

Jim Cropper and Fleet win Ryedale

UNDETERRED by the bitterly cold and windy weather conditions of Saturday, Jim Cropper and Fleet took a convincing victory at the Ryedale open at Nova Lane, Middleton, Pickering, while Alison Salisbury and Joe gained their first novice title.

Running was over a mostly flat course with a fetch of approximately 300 metres. The majority gathered their packets of four Mule gimmer hoggs right-handed. Once lifted, the sheep were manageable around the course and good to pen, but it was the lift that often proved difficult.

Reluctant to leave the top of the field at times the sheep would stand and face the dogs or would split and make back to the holding pen, resulting in some dogs failing to bring them. None of the sheep was re-run and their behaviour remained consistent throughout. David Bristow, of Murton, judged the entry of 40.

First to the post, Jim Cropper and Dan had a re-run as their sheep shot back to the holding pen before Dan reached them. Using the same packet that was put out further down the field, they set the standard gaining 76 of 100 points.

However, it was with run 16 that Jim and Fleet had the winning round. After losing two marks from his right-hand gather, Fleet dropped three from his lift where he managed his hoggs well. For minor line deviations and a slightly wide turn at his master’s feet he lost three marks.

With the wind distorting whistles and making the sheep touchy, few competitors were successful in negotiating all three obstacles. Hearing appeared to be particularly difficult down the first leg of the drive and many handlers misjudged the last obstacle.

Jim and Fleet caught both drive gates well, losing just five marks throughout their driving for deviations and slightly wide turns. A slight slip at the pen cost two points, then three were lost at the shed where the sheep were hard to separate. Scoring 82 of 100 Fleet took the title with a clear four point advantage.

Two-year-old Fleet was bred by J.B. Fothergill, of Hawes, out of Gail and sired by John Harrison’s Calderdale Jim.

Running at 30, Sandy Beaton and Pershore Glen were the runners-up on 78. They gathered left-handed and had a very good start losing just a single point from both their outrun and lift. Unfortunately, they missed the last obstacle and this cost them the title.

Welsh Trial Results

14 March, 2008

COEDKERNEW CHARITY TRIALS. Session 1: Open national: 1, M. Ellis (Duffryn Rhondda) Mac, 12; 2, K. Evans (Libanus) Bob, 121/2; 3. D. Meek (Maesteg) Shona, 131/2; 4, S. Harden (Pembroke) Juno, 151/2; 5, A. Blackmore (Ledbury) Ben, 19; 6, M. Watson (Eastleach) Milo, 191/2.

Novice national: 1, K. Evans, Bob, 121/2; 2, D. Meek, Shona, 131/2; 3. A. Blackmore, Ben, 19.

Session 2: Open National: 1, K. Evans, Mirk, 9; 2, K. Evans, Spot, 17; 3, Y. Abrey (Llanfilo) Zac, 18; 4, R.C. Montgomery (Bristol) Jinty, 20; 5, J.Atwell (Evesham) Snip, 21olf; 6, C. Gordon (Gower) Jess, 21.

Novice: 1, Y. Abrey, Za, 18; 2, A. Attwell, Snip, 21; 3, D. Baker (Malpas) Peg, 29.

Scottish trials results

SCOTTISH INTER-DISTRICT NURSERY SHEEPDOG CHAMPIONSHIP

(Judge: S.L. Davidson, Sandbank) - nine teams of five dogs.

1, A. MacCuish (Skipness) Garry, 89;

2, A.R. Mundell (Moffat) Taff, 88 Outbye; 3, L. Clark (Tarbert) Mirk, 88; 4, J. Seton (Darvel) Zac, 84; 5, H. MacLean (Culloden) Roy, 81; 6, A.B. Mundell (Moffat) Vic, 77; 7, W. Jardine (Darvel) Dylan, 75; 8, A. Carnegie (Comrie) Gyp, 74 Outbye; 9, N. Gillon (Dailly) Cap, 74; 10, M. Davidson (Gorebridge) Spot, 73.

Robert Wallace Team shield, Dumfries and Kirkcudbright, 349 points.

TROPHIES

John Ferguson Cup (champion), Inter-district trophy (breeder of champion), and J Paterson memorial trophy (best drive), A. MacCuish and Garry.

PENNINE INTER-CLUB Championship, New Close Farm, Downham, Clitheroe, Lancashire, Nursery Individual (35 ran): 1, D. Wood (Derwnet Valley – Meltham) Jet, 94 of 100; 2, D. Wild (Rakewood – Holme) Rip, 93, OLF; 3, S. Duckworth (Haslingden – Holme) Vic, 93; 4, S. Duckworth Spy, 92; 5, Michael Longton (Quernmore – Fylde) Kez, 91.

Team: 1, Holme, 611 of 700; 2, Fylde, 550; 3, Yorkshire, 544; 4, Trawden, 524; 5, Meltham, 501.

Eric Halsall Memorial Trophy for overall Pennine Aggregate: J. Cropper (Deerplay) Spud, 55.

John Chapman Memorial Trophy for Yorkshire competitor Pennine Aggregate: A. Baines (South Stainmore) Tanhill Sweep, 15. {EOP}

CLOUGH HEAD, Grane Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, Open (59): 1, Tim Longton (Quernmore) Carrie, 77 of 90; 2, J. Cropper (Deerplay) Fleet, 71; 3, J. Cropper Dan, 70; 4, T. Huddleston (Caton) Brook, 67; 5, T. Lawrenson (Brindle) Spot, 66; 6, J. Harvey (Leek) Mist, 65.

RYEDALE, Nova Lane, Middleton, Pickering, Open (38): 1, C. Cutler (Easby) Sam, 86 of 100; 2, D. Bristow (Murton) Bob, 83; 3, L. Jones (Wrelton) Peg, 80; 4, J. Chamberlain (Barnsley) Whiterose Cap, 79; 5, D. Bristow Floss, 75; 6, G. Redpath (Dacre) Rose, 74.

NORTHERN, Hamsteels Hall, Quebec, Co. Durham, Open (42): 1, P. Turnbull (Rothbury) Dot, 92 of 100; 2, R. Briggs (Wennington) Wenndale Star, 87; 3, R. Bradley (Hamsterley) Flo, 86; 4, K. Kwiatkowski (Wolverhampton) Try, 85, OLF; 5, K. Kwiatkowski Nell, 85; 6, Thomas Longton (Quernmore) Jake, 85. {EOP}

LONSCALE, Lonscale Farm, Keswick, Cumbria, Open (38): 1, P. Turnbull (Rothbury) Mirk, 76 of 90; 2, D. Scrimgeour (Lonscale) Fleece, 72; 3, A. Temple (Holmrook) Brin, 66; 4, A. Baines (South Stainmore) Tanhill Sweep, 65, OLF; 5, D. Scrimgeour Killibrae Laddie, 65; 6, A. Clark (Middleton) Spot, 55. {EOP}

EAST ANGLIAN, Cockley Cley, Nursery: 1, J. McBride (Grantham) Joe, 72 of 90; 2, S. Jenkins (Larling) Roy, 70; 3, G. Watt (Cockley Cley) Abby, 60; 4, J. Connell (Great Tey) Cloud, 56.

Novice: 1, G. Watt Spot, 79 of 100; 2, R. Little (Kerdiston) Jet, 73; 3, J. Connell Fern, 63; 4, C. Griffiths (Hempnall Green) Joe, 55.

21 March. ECCLESHALL Open & Novice, Slindon House Farm, Eccleshall, Staffordshire, ST21 6LX, off M6 junctions 14 & 15, 8.30am start, enter on field. {EOP}

22 March. RYEDALE Open, Nova Lane, Middleton, Pickering, North Yorkshire, 9am start, enter on field. NORTHERN Open including Committee Open, sponsored by Lilydale Pet Supplies & Fellsman dog food, Lambshield, Edmundbyres, Co. Durham, DH8 9NB, 6 miles from Stanhope on B6278, 9.30am start, enter on field before 1pm, maximum 2 dogs per handler. {EOP}

23 March. WEST COUNTRY, Nursery, Chillaton Barton, Devon, 9.30am start, enter on field. {EOP}

24 March. DEERPLAY Opens, Morning & Afternoon Trials, Deerplay, Lancashire, OL13 8RD off A671 Burnley/Bacup road, 8am start, enter on field, caterer. {EOP}

After the trial date had been set, crowds of people arrived to see the judge make his final deliberations and the fate of the black sheep decided.

John Atkinson, the shepherd at the Escrick Park Estate and an international sheepdog trialler, set up this novel event last Sunday using their black Hebridean sheep.

It attracted 60 entries, including several international competitors and the sheepdog trial may become an annual event.

Hebrideans are smaller than most white conventional sheep, but wilder, especially as these are reared in a large flock of 500 head, plus lambs, on Skipwith Common. They were fairly tricky on the day, but did not disturb the composure of Jim Cropper from Lancashire, who was judged the winner.

Charlie Forbes Adams presented the rosettes wearing his three piece suit made from Hebridean wool, woven in Mull. He donated the proceeds to the Friends of Skipwith Common.

The 700 acre common south of York is one of the largest blocks of heathland in northern England and internationally important. Half of the area is made up of scrub and woodland, so not the easiest place to manage sheep.