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SEPTEMBER 2003

RESULTS

30th September 2003 Sheep Dog Results.

Although the open sheep dog trial season is drawing to a close, giving way to the nursery classes, last weekend there were still many open trials held throughout the north of England. However, for Gordon Watt of Silsden, perhaps the end of the open season has come too soon, as his dogs, Buff and York, are both running very well at present. At the Nidderdale Show trial, held at Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire, in addition to winning the brace competition, Buff was placed second in the open singles class.

The following Saturday Gordon took two early runs at the Holme Society trial held at Cliviger, Lancashire. Tom Huddleston of Caton, judged the entry of 46 dogs as they worked rather difficult to manage mixed ewes. Throughout the sheep required careful handling and as they were reluctant to go into the pen many competitors failed to complete their trial. On 69 of 90 points, York took a clear four-point lead over Robert Fielden’s Vic in second place, while Buff was placed sixth.

After competing at Cliviger, Gordon travelled to Hutton Rudby, North Yorkshire, to run in the Ryedale Society’s open double gather, where George Redpath of Dacre, judged the entry of 46. Over this very big course the running was on good to manage Mule ewes. David Bristow was standing top with Bonny, until with the very last trial once again Gordon and York took a clear lead. Earning 146 of 160 points, this time they took the title clear by eight marks. As some consolation to David, he won the trial held on Sunday where the running was restricted to Ryedale Society members.

Six-year-old York was bred by Anne Watt, Gordon’s wife, out of Chum and sired by his master’s King, a grandson of Wyn Edwards’ Bill, which won the Supreme Championship twice, in 1981 and 1982. Chum is of the same line that Gordon first started trialing with twenty-four years ago. Eight-year-old Buff was bred out of W.J. Irwin’s Kim, a half sister to Chum and sired by Peter Hetherington’s Bob.

RESULTS.

NIDDERDALE SHOW, Pateley Bridge, Open (49 ran): 1, P. Exelby (Nun Appleton) Meg, 88 of 100; 2, G. Watt (Silsden) Buff, 87; 3, R. Handy (Settle) Jim, 85; 4, Timothy Longton (Quernmore) Jake, 83, TIME; 5, C. Mellin (Oakworth) Rex, 83; 6, R. Clarkson (Embsay) Cap, 81.

Brace: 1, G. Watt Buff & York, 124 of 140; 2, R. Briggs (Wennington) Todd & Wenndale Star, 103.

HOLME, Cliviger, Open (46): 1, G. Watt (Silsden) York, 69 of 90; 2, R. Fielden (Todmorden) Vic, 65; 3, J. Chamberlain (Barnsley) Roy, 64; 4, L. Taylor (Upper Cumberworth) Sam, 61, OLF; 5, R. Hodgkinson (Chinley) Jess, 61; 6, G. Watt Buff, 61.

RYEDALE, Hutton Rudby, Open (46): 1, G. Watt (Silsden) York, 146 of 160; 2, D. Bristow (Murton) Bonny, 138; 3, R. Clarkson (Embsay) Sally, 135; 4, N. Jones (Thwing) Floss, 134; 5, M. Ward (Yedingham) Tess, 132; 6, C. Cutler (Easby) Stan, 128.

Novice: 1, A. Baines (Tan Hill) Meg, 100 of 160.

RYEDALE, Hutton Rudby, Champion of Champions (20) : 1, D. Bristow (Murton) Jess, 138 of 160; 2, T. Bell (Selby) Chad, 133; 3, N. Jones (Thwing) Floss, 132; 4, J. Simpson (Hutton Rudby) Sweep, 127; 5, P. Turnbull (Pickering) Sal, 125; 6, P. Exelby (Nun Appleton) Peg, 123.

CROSTHWAITE, Thorpinsty, Open (35): 1, A. Temple (Holmrook) Lassie 2, 86 of 90; 2, S. Walton (Winster) Dug, 85; 3, E. Baxter (Quernmore) Udale Rosebud, 84, OLF; 4, C. Todd (Loweswater) Rob, 84; 5, J. Burrow (Silverdale) Mac, 84; 6, C. Dewhirst (Bank Newton) Fleet, 83.

Novice: 1, C. Todd Pat, 84 of 90; 2, A. Foster (Cartmel Fell) Kep, 75; 3, C. Wilson (Witherslack) Bess, 74.

HIGH PEAK Hospice Care, New Mills, Open (43): 1, R. Hodgkinson (Chinley) Jess, 80 of 90; 2, R. Hodgkinson Liz, 78; 3, G. Birchenall (Chinley) Tim, 76, OLF; 4, J. Conway (Glossop) Jed, 76; 5, D. Whitehead (Edgworth) Tweed, 75; 6, L. Taylor (Upper Cumberworth) Sam, 73.

Novice: 1, G. Birchenall Judy, 66 of 90; 2, L. Perrin (Trent Vale) Roy, 61; 3, D. Whitehead Daz, 60.

£400 raised for High Peak Hospice Care

BLUE PETER YOUNG HANDLERS TRIAL, Catterick Garrison: Class 1, age 21 –25:1, J. Howard (Holmfirth) 144 of 180; 2, M. Baker (London) 119; 3, R. Hutchinson (Co Durham) 118.

Class 2, age 17 – 20: 1, E. Hawkins (Stowmarket) 153 of 180; 2, J. Dumbleton (Bollington) 122; 3, B. Fort (Keighley) 63.

Class 3, 13 –16: 1, M. Jenkins (Shadwell) 155 of 180; 2, G. Pawson (Goosnargh) 133; 3, D. Pickford (Rainow) 132; 4, A. Wilkinson (Thurgoland) 121; 5, V. Hinman (Pembrokeshire) 111.

Class 4, under 12: 1, P. Mellin (Oakworth) 128 of 180; 2, C. Jenkins (Shadwell) 109; 3, M. Kinnes (Rudston) 85.

NORTHERN, High Shipley, Open (35): 1, W. Skidmore (Wolsingham) Meg, 92 of 100; 2, J. Bousfield (Harwood in Teesdale) Cap, 91; 3, F. Satterthwaite (Brough) Zac, 87; 4, W. Skidmore Bob, 82; 5, A. Baines (Tan Hill) Meg, 81; 6, J. Edgar (Consett) Gael, 76.

NORTHUMBERLAND LEAGUE Opens:

ROCHESTER: 1, T. Iley (Longframlington) Chester, 91 of 100; 2, B. Jordan (Whitfield) Buffy, 89½; 3, D. Ogilvie (Thropton) Glen, 89, TIME; 4, P. Turnbull (Rothbury) Sal, 89; 5, P. Turnbull Nap, 87½; 6, M. Northwood (East Woodburn) Drift, 85.

RALPHSHIELD: 1, D. Ogilvie Shep, 88 of 100; 2, R. Dalziel (Ettrick Valley) Belle, 87½; 3, G. Thompson (Edmundbyres) Kyle, 87; 4, D. Ogilvie Bess, 86½; 5, P. Turnbull Nap, 86; 6, B. Jordan Joe, 85½.

Novice: M. Greer (Kirkwhelpington) Todd, 85 of 100.

CHARLIE REPLH Memorial, Greystoke, Open (36): 1, J. Burrow (Silverdale) Mac, 72 of 90; 2, A. Leak (Gaisgill) Bess, 70; 3, A. Temple (Holmrook) Lassie 1, 67, OLF; 4, J. Burrow Scot, 67; 5, P. Ellis (New Hutton) Jack, 67; 6, C. Todd (Loweswater) Gemma, 67.

STOKE BLISS & District Ag. Society Open: 1, A. Lloyd (Brecon) Dusty: 2, Y. Abrey (Brecon) Cass; 3, A. lloyd Craig,; 4, R. Fernyhough (Newtown) Rhys; 5, R. Fernyhough Jazz.

Novice; 1, A. Lloyd Dusty; 2, Y. Abrey Cass; 3, A. Lloyd Craig.

Local: A. Nicholas (Whichenford) Glen.

FOUR COUNTIES S.D.S. Heveningham Hall, Open: 1, J. Connell (Braintree) Pat, 85 of 100; 2, J. Waspe (Swilland) Peggy, 83; 3, C. Neal (Wormegay) Samson, 78; 4, J. Waspe Trixie, 74, OLF; 5, R. McLean (Swafield) Mal, 74; 6, E. Etheridge (Kesgrave) Rock, 70.

Novice: 1, A. Turner (Feltwell) Silkie, 83 of 100; 2, R. McLean Joe, 69; 3, R. Little (Kerdistone) Gwen, 60.

Nursery: 1, C. Neal Samson, 68 of 90; 2, E. Etheridge Tam, 50; 3, J. Waspe Flora, 49; 4, F. Harrison-Jones Fenn, 47; 5, S. Little (Kerdistone) Joe, 40.

BARDNEY Open: 1, H. Loates (South Leverton) Jaff, 89 of 100; 2, A. Rouse (Hildersham) Floss, 75; 3, A. Rouse Mist, 73; 4, H. Loates Leverton Queen, 73; 5, G. Robinson (Scrivelsby) Gyp, 68; 6, S. Stevens (Chesterfield) Dee, 65.

Novice: K. Addington (Geddington) Glen.

NORTH WESTMORLAND, Lazonby, (24) Nursery: 1, M. Elliott (Lazonby) Scot, 65 of 80; 2, E. Wills (Wythop) Tilly, 58; 3, D. Bell (Keswick) Tyan, 54; 4, D. Goulding (Brigham) Gael, 53.

Novice: 1, E. Wills Spy, 57; 2, J. Relph (Borrowdale) Fly, 55; 3, D. Goulding Queen, 55; 4, R. Swainson (Cliburn) Laddie, 53.

GOOSNARGH Charity Nursery, (32): 1, R. Dean (Chipping) Max, 84 of 90; 2, T. Lawrenson (Brindle) Floss, 83, OLF; 3, T. Lawrenson Spot, 83; 4, R. Handy (Settle) Bett, 81; 5, Michael Longton (Quernmore) Monty, 80.

£255 raised for Stroke Ward at Sharoegreen Hospital, Preston.

FULWOOD BOOTH, Sheffield, Nursery: 1, J. Holt (Middlewich) Blue, 84 of 90; 2, W. Allen (Sheen) Rusty, 83; 3, J. Elliott (Fulwood Booth) Kate, 82; 4, G. Dermody (Nantwich) Rex, 79; 5, G. Watt (Silsden) Clyde, 75; 6, J. Wood (Lindley Moor) Jen, 75.

Novice: 1, T. Nixon (Gawsworth) Jim, 81 of 90; 2, R. Hodgkinson (Chiley) Jess, 76; 3, J. Wall (Sheffield) Spud, 73.

HAYFIELD, The Grouse Inn, (59) Nursery: 1, M. Hallam (Hayfield) Jan, 85 of 90; 2, R. Hodgkinson (Chinley) Star, 84; 3, R. Briggs (Wennington) Lynmar Roy, 83; 4, M. Hallam Roy, 82; 5, R. Handy (Settle) Belle, 81; 6, W. Allen (Sheen) Rusty, 80.

Novice: 1, L. Taylor (Upper Cumberworth) Hope, 81 of 90; 2, T. Nixon (Gawsworth) Derk, 79; 3, L. Perrin (Trent Vale) Roy, 76.

LUNE VALLEY, Arkholme, Open (39): 1, S. Thexton (Sedbergh) Glen, 81 of 90; 2, L. Penswick (Little Eccleston) Joss, 79; 3, J. Burrow (Silverdale) Mac, 74; 4, L. Pawson (Goosnargh) Scot, 73, OLF; 5, R. Briggs (Wennington) Wenndale Ben, 73; 6, J. Palmer (Twiston) Jill, 72.

23^rd September 2003 Sheep Dog Results.

At the three-day Hayfield sheep dog trials, held in Derbyshire, Stuart Walton and Dug earned the title of Champions of the Peak. The 24 championship contenders consisted of the top two dogs from the local trial, the top two from Friday afternoon’s open and the top six from Saturday’s open. In addition there were 14 winners of trials held over the summer in the High Peak District and surrounding areas. Stuart and Dug qualified by winning the Harden Moss double gather championship held in June.

On Sunday their good double gather trial secured a clear five-point victory over Colin Pickford and Ben who took second place. Six-year-old Dug was bred by Stephen Thexton of Sedbergh out of Fly and sired by Athol Clark’s Nip a son of Allan Heaton’s Flash

RESULTS.

HAYFIELD, Championship of the Peak, (24 ran): 1, S. Walton (Winster) Dug, 127 of 140; 2, C. Pickford (Rainow) Ben, 122; 3, G. Watt (Silsden) York, 121; 4, R. Fielden (Todmorden) Vic, 118; 5, R. Saxon (Bradwell) Flash, 117; 6, C. Roberts (Llanwddyn) Tweed, 106.

Local: 1, S. Massey (Macclesfield) Kate; 2, C. Pickford Jim; 3, D. Mellor (Hayfield) Dirk, 4, M. Sowerby (Bamford) Molly.

Friday Open (32): 1, S. Wilkinson (Thurgoland) Skye, 79 of 90; 2, H. Loates (South Leverton) Jaff, 78; 3, R. Fielden Vic, 77, 4, F. Wilkinson (Thurgoland) Huthwaite Belle, handled by S. Wilkinson, 77; 5, C. Pickford Ben, 76; 6, J. Cropper (Deerplay) Dan, 75.

Saturday Open (77): 1, R. Hutchinson (Chatsworth) Peg, 82 of 90; 2, J. Hussey (Disley) Bob, 81; 3, G. Birchenall (Chinley) Hemp, 79; 4, N. Vyas (Wigston) Spot, 78; 5, H. Loates Jaff, 78; 6, R. Saxon Flash, 77.

LOWESWATER SHOW, Open (27): 1, A. Leak (Giasgill) Bess, 76 of 90; 2, A. Temple (Holmrook) Lassie, 74; 3, J. McRobert (Tweedsmuir) Moel Spot, 73; 4, Thomas Longton (Quernmore) Jim, 72; 5, C. Todd (Loweswater) Sam, 72; 6, C. Todd Rob, 72.

SLAGGYFORD, Open (29): 1, P. Turnbull (Rothbury) Nap, 87 of 100; 2, P. Turnbull Sal, 81; 3, D. Baxter (Harbottle) Scot, 73; 4, K. Preston (Kirkwhelpington) Sid, 66; 5, A. Temple (Homlrook) Lassie 2, 56; 6, J. Fyall (Rochester) Gyp, 53.

NORTHUMBERLAND LEAGUE:

THROPTON, Open (35): 1, J. Robinson (Coldingham) Tweed, 88 of 100; 2, P. Turnbull (Rothbury) Nap, 87; 3, J. Robinson Tip, 82, TIME; 4, K. Preston (Kirkwhelpington) Sid, 82; 5, M. Davidson (Gorebridge) Nip, 80; 6, R. Wood (Duns) Bill, 79.

OTTERBURN, Open (58): 1, J. Wilson (Ashkirk) Glen, 85 of 100; 2, M. Greer (Kirkwhelpington) Todd, 79; 3, K. Preston Sid, 77; 4, R. Harle (Brandon) Todd, 75; 5, I. Notman (Biggar) Speed, 74, OLF; 6, D. Ogilvie (Thropton) Bess, 74.

Novice: M. Greer Todd, 79.

NORTHERN, Harwood in Teesdale, Open (34): 1, J. Simpson (Hutton Rudby) Sweep, 79 of 85; 2, A. Elliot (Alston) Meg, 74, TIME: 3, J. Simpson Floss, 74; 4, A. Hunter (Redmire) Ben, 71; 5, G. Stobbart (Croglin) Brad, 70; 6, J. Edgar (Consett) Gael, 69.

BRAMPTON, Open (52): 1, J. Relph (Borrowdale) Liz, 84 of 100; 2, G. Stobbart (Croglin) Brad, 81; 3, T. Huddleston (Caton) Udale Spring, 80; 4, A. Leak (Gaisgill) Bess, 80; 5, A. Temple (Holmrook) Lassie, 77; 6, D. Baxter (Harbottle) Nap, 76.

Local: G. Stobbart Brad, 81 of 100.

STOKESLEY SHOW, Open: (25): 1, J. Chamberlain (Barnsley) Roy, 90 of 100; 2, D. Bowmer (Scotton) Whiterose Josh (Jed), 88; 3, E. Simpson (Gillamoor) Roy, 86; 4, M. Collin (Skeeby) Spot, 84; 5, L. Jones (Wrelton) Meg, 82; 6, L. Jones Bliss, 81.

NORTH WESTMORLAND, Penruddock, (38) Nursery: 1, S. Thexton (Sedbergh) Nap, 64 of 80; 2, R. Metcalfe (Soulby) Dave, 62; 3, A. Temple (Holmrook) Pip, 59; 4, E. Wills (Wythop) Tilly, 58.

Novice: 1, N. Harrison (Shap) Jake, 60 of 80, TIME: 2, R. Swainson (Cliburn) Gael, 60; 3, T. Whitfield (Shap) Ben, 51.

SOUTH WEST ENGLAND Championship, Christow, Open: 1, J. Carter (Delabole) Matt, 86 of 100; 2, G. Coombes (Wales) Fly, 83; 3, T. Coles (Bridford) Jock, 80; 4, T.A. Cox (Whitchurch) Nap, 78; 5, I. Bickle (Chillaton) Rosie, 77; 6, J. Holdsworth (Moretonhampstead) Kerri, 75.

DEVON & EXMOOR, Brentor, Open: cancelled due to fog.

BORROWDALE SHOW, Open (28): 1, T. Huddleston (Caton) Udale Spring, 83 of 90; 2, C. Todd (Loweswater) Rob, 81; 3, L. Cowper (Threlkeld) Kate, 77; 4, T. Huddleston Udale Ted, 76; 5, A. Leak (Gaisgill) Bess, 74, TIME; 6, D. Goulding (Brigham) Wyn, 74.

EAST ANGLIAN SDS, Ickworth Charity Trial, Nursery (8): 1, C. Neal (Wormegay) Heathgate Skipper, 49 of 90; 2, Y. Webster (Scoulton) Bonnie, 36½; 3, J. Wynne (Stow Bardolph) Glen, 35.

Novice (13): 1, M. Jenkins (Shadwell) Heathgate Hippie, 69½ of 100; 2, R. Wilden (Little Wenham) Max, 65; 3, S. Jenkins (Shadwell) Heathgate Golden, 61.

Open (19): 1, D. Jenkins (Shadwell) Del of Killibrae, 70 of 100; 2, A. Rouse (Hildersham) Mist, 67½; 3, J. Matthews (Little Baddow) Jed, 64; 4, C. Tubbs (Langham) Pip, 60; 5, J. Waspe (Swilland) Trixie, 59; 6, C. Neal Samson, 58.

MID-SHIRES, Hollowell, Open: 1, D. Roper (Northleach) Sweep, 94 of 100; 2, D. Roper Tom, 93; 3, D. Lloyd (Leominster) L'Minster Moss, 91; 4, R. Fitch (Guilsborough) Joe, 89; 5, A. Hall (Wolvey) Tess, 88; 6, M. Watson (Eastleach) Storm, 86.

Novice: 1, J. Porter (Broughton Astley) Charlie, 65 of 100; 2, G. Robinson (Scrivelsby) Fern, 61.

LUNE VALLEY, Arkholme, Open (40): 1, A. Clark (Middleton) Lucky, 82 of 90; 2, J. Cropper (Deerplay) Dan, 81; 3, J. Burrows (Silverdale) Scot, 78; 4, A. Kyme (Lumb) Bill, 73; 5, R. Briggs (Wennington) Wenndale Star, 72; 6, Thomas Longton (Quernmore) Lad, 71.

HUTTON RUDBY, Open (47): 1, D. Bristow (Murton) Jess, 93 of 100; 2, M. Mason (Driffield) Kate, 87; 3, J. Simpson (Hutton Rudby) Floss, 82, OLF; 4, L. Jones (Wrelton) Bliss, 82; 5, P. Exelby (Nun Appleton) Meg, 81; 6, J. Simpson Sweep, 79.

17th September 2003 Sheep Dog Results.

INTERNATIONAL, Castle Kennedy, Stranraer, Supreme Championship: 1, J. Wilson (Ashkirk, Scotland) Maid, 468 of 680 aggregate points, 59 merit points; 2, R. Millichap (Port Talbot, Wales) Ben, 459, 57; 3, M. Shearer (Thurso, Scotland) Tib, 439, 50; 4, R. Lyon (Denholm, Scotland) Ben, 433, 47½; 5, S. Walton (Winster, England) Dug, 422, 45; 6, C. McGarry (Castlerae, Ireland) Clifton Taff, 411, 40; 7, G. Jones ((Llangollen, Wales) Jill, 399, 36½; 8, P. Turnbull (Rothbury, England) Sal, 391, 33; 9, A. MacCuish (Skipness, Scotland) Mirk, 363, 26½; 10, W. Welsh Jnr (Dalmellington, Scotland) Buff, 343, 24; 11, J. Brennan (Templemore, Ireland) Dunedin Gem, 346, 21½; 12, J. Welsh (Girvan, Scotland) Moel Jock, 289, 16; 13, S. Long ((Ballybofey, Ireland) Daisy, 258, 12; 14, R. Reid (Killen, Ireland) Midge, 8; 15, N. Watkins (Llangadog, Wales) Peg, 4.

Qualifying: 1, P. Turnbull Sal, 371 of 440; 2, R. Millichap Ben, 367; 3, M. Shearer Tib, 361; 4, J. Wilson Maid, 323; 5, G. Jones Jill, 313; 6, S. Long Daisy, 308, OLF; 7, R. Reid Midge, 308; 8, A. MacCuish Mirk, 307; 9, N. Watkins Peg, 302; 10, C. McGarry Clifton Taff, 296; 11, J. Welsh Moel Jock, 295; 12, R. Lyon Ben, 293, OLF; 13, J. Brennan Dunedin Gem, 293; 14, W. Welsh Jnr Buff, 293; 15, S. Walton Dug, 292.

Brace: J. Griffith (Caernarfon, Wales) Nan & Fan, 452 of 560; 2, T. Flood (Clonroche, Ireland) Bert & Spot, 406; 3, Thomas Longton (Quernmore) Kep & Lad, 393.

Young Handler: P. Morgan (Kilcoo, Ireland) Midge.

Driving: M. Price (Builth Wells, Wales) Mac.

Team: 1, Scotland, 3298; 2, Ireland, 3162; 3, Wales, 2921; England, 2635.

HODDAR VALLEY SHOW Open (31 ran): 1, J. Wood (Lindley Moor) Scot, 81 of 90; 2, V. Fox (Withgill) Glen, 80; 3, L. Penswick (Little Eccleston) Joss, 74, OLF; 4, A. Temple (Holmrook) Lassie 2, 74; 5, A. Baines (Tan Hill) Jess, 72; 6, P. Atkinson (Briercliffe) Beth, 71.

NORTHERN, Lambshield, Open (32): 1, R. Bradley (Hamsterley) Flo, 91 of 100; 2, K. Preston (Kirkwhelpington) Jim, 86; 3, B. Jordon (Whitfield) Buffy, 83; 4, R. Bradley Meg, 80; 5, J. Edgar (Consett) Gael, 79; 6, D. Scrimgeour (Lonscale) Ben, 75.

BLISLAND, Delabole, Open: 1, T.A. Cox (Whitchurch) Nap, 92 of 100; 2, T.A. Cox Deveron Liz, 91; 3, W. Muggeridge (Stoke Climsland) Sue, 87; 4, J. Holdsworth (Moretonhampstead) Keri, 85; 5, I. Bickle (Chillaton) Rosie, 83, OLF; 6, J. Holdsworth Beth, 83.

NORTHUMBERLAND LEAGUE, Ingram, Open (25): 1, C. Balmbra (Wooler) Cap, 80 of 100; 2, W. Elliot (Yetholm) Wes, 78; 3, A. Tait (Rothbury) Bob, 75; 4, M. Davidson (Gorebridge) Nip, 73; 5, W. Elliot Ben, 72; 6, S. Smith (Seahouses) Jess, 68.

9th September 2003 Sheep Dog Results.

Alison Salisbury’s Astra Sweep, of Riddlesden, Keighley, earned his first open victory at the Silverdale trial, held last Sunday, near Carnforth, Lancashire.

James Burrows, the host and last year’s winner, judged the entry of 56 dogs. A good sized course, which was gathered from either hand, was set on undulating ground that rose gently up to the lift. Provided they were handled with authority, the Texel-cross ewes worked well both on the outfield and at hand, although they were quick to take advantage of the weaker dogs.

Running at number sixteen, Alison and Sweep set a standard that remained unbeaten. After a faultless left-hand gather, where for much of the way he was running blind, Sweep had a clean lift, then lost a total of twelve points for deviations of line over the course. A clean pen was followed by a decisive single, which gave the winning score of 88 of 100 points.

Sweep was bred in April 97 by Janet Beale of Forfar out of Eryri Nan and sired by R.T. Roberts’ Roy

RESULTS:

SILVERDALE Open (56): 1, A. Salisbury (Riddlesden) Astra Sweep, 88 of 100; 2, Timothy Longton (Quernmore) Cap, 86; 3, R. Briggs (Wennington) Wenndale Star, 85; 4, J. Cropper (Deerplay) Dan, 84; 5, A. Temple (Holmrook) Lassie 2, 83; 6, Timothy Longton Jake, 80.

£86 raised and donated to the St John’s Hospice in Lancaster.

LONGSHAW, Thursday Qualifying Open (60ran): 1, L. Jones (Wrelton) Bliss, 87 of 100, OLF; 2, Timothy Longton (Quernmore) Cap, 87; 3, D. Carlton (Newton) Hemp, 87; 4, D. Bristow (Murton) Bonny, 85; 5, D. Wild (Rakewood) Jip, 84, OLF; 6, Michael Longton (Quernmore) Moss, 84.

Friday Qualifying Open (66): 1, J. Fyall (Rochester) Floss (Chip), 90 of 100; 2, J. Holdsworth (Moretonhampstead) Keri, 89, OLF; 3, A. Salisbury (Riddlesden) Astra Sweep, 89; 4, G. Watt (Silsden) York, 89; 5, M. Priestley (Dumfries) Cliff, 88, OLF; 6, C. Roberts (Llanwddyn) Tweed, 88.

Double Gather Championship (16): 1, G. Watt York, 142 of 160; 2, M. Priestly Cliff, 138; 3, Michael Longton Moss, 136; 4, J. Holdsworth Keri, 134; 5, J. Lightfoot (Llandelga)Bill 2, 132.

Local Open: R. Saxon (Bradwell) Flash, 86 of 100.

Local Novice: J. Wall (Sheffield) Rosie, 45 of 70.

Brace: 1, G. Watt York & Buff, 111 of 140; 2, Thomas Longton (Quernmore) Kep & Lad, 106; 3, R. Hodgkinson (Chinley) Nip & Liz, 79.

NORTHUMBERLAND LEAGUE, Hallington, Open (28): 1, J. Fyall (Rochester) Floss (Chip), 87 of 100; 2, B. Jordon (Whitfield) Buffy, 86; 3, C. Findlay (Hallington) Swift, 81; 4, D. Baxter (Harbottle) Scott, 76; 5, R. Harle (Brandon) Todd, 74; 6, A. Tait (Rothbury) Bob, 71.

RAY OLLERENSHAW MEMORIAL, Chatsworth, Open, (42): 1, R. H. Jones (Llanfechain) Meg, 74 of 90; 2, S. Wainwright (Bamford) Stan, 72; 3, R. Saxon (Bradwell) Flash, 67; 4, J. Gilman (Bosley) Jack, 66; 5, C. Roberts (Llanwddyn) Tweed, 65; 6, R. Briggs (Wennington) Wenndale Ben, 64.

Young Handler: J. Dumbleton (Bollington) Gail.

MUKER SHOW, Open (29): 1, D. Bowmer (Scotton) Whiterose Josh (Jed), 61 of 70; 2, A. Leak (Gaisgill) Bess, 60; 3, M. Collin (Skeeby) Bill, 57½; 4, A. Baines (Tan Hill) Jess, 56; 5, P. Noble (Quernmore) Bob, 55; 6, A. Baines Meg, 52.

HORTON IN RIBBLESDALE, Open (14): 1, C. Mellin (Oakworth) Rex, 74 of 90; 2, I. Salter (Trawden) Tess, 73; 3, E. Ellison (Stanbury) Bess, 65; 4, R. Airey (Trawden) Sue, 63; 5, S. Bolland (Bolton Abbey) Cass, 60.

Nursery (7): 1, I. Ibbotson (Oakworth) Zac, 83 of 90; 2, R. Airey (Trawden) Nell, 72; 3, P. Mellin (Oakworth) Bracken, 66; 4, C. Mellin Maisie, 57; 5, T. Smith (Colden) Ben, 56.

EAST ANGLIAN SDS, Wormegay, Nursery (10): 1, C. Neal (Wormegay) Heathgate Skipper, 66 of 90; 2, S. Little (Kerdistone) Killibrae Tess, 58; 3, K. Barratt (Dersingham) Royce, 53; 4, J. Matthews (Little Baddow) Belle, 52.

Novice (12): 1, S. Hayworth (Market Rasen) Fleet, 78 of 100; 2, W. Cole (Tillingham) Meg, 73; 3, M. Jenkins (Shadwell) Heathgate Hippy, 71.

Open (17): 1, D. Jenkins (Shadwell) Del of Killibrae, 83 of 100; 2, J. Waspe (Swilland) Trixie, 77; 3, A. Rouse (Hildersham) Floss, 72; 4, W. Cole Fell, 70; 5, J. Waspe Peggy, 69; 6, E. Etheridge (Kesgrave) Rock, 68.

KILDALE SHOW, Open (28): 1, D. Bowmer (Scotton) Whiterose Josh (Jed), 60 of 90; 2, J. Gautier (Withernsea) Whitethorne Dark, 59; 3, C. Cutler (Easby) Sally, 56; 4, P. Exelby (Nun Appleton) Peg, 55; 5, J. Gautier Whitethorne Mist, 54; 6, M. Ward (Yedingham) Tess, 54.

REAPSMOOR, Nursery (46): 1, W. Allen (Sheen) Rusty, 85 of 90; 2, M. Hallam (Hayfield) Jan, 84, OLF; 3, R. Briggs (Wennington) Belle, 84; 4, I. Ibbotson (Oakworth) Zac, 83; 5, T. Lawrenson (Brindle) Floss, 82; 6, P. Boon (Biddulph Moor) Abbey, 81.

Novice (17): 1, S. Massey (Macclesfield) Kate, 88 of 90; 2, R. Hodgkinson (Chinley) Jess, 87; 3, H. Owen (Nantwich) Jess, 85.

Young Handler: S. Massey Kate, 88 of 90.

HARWOOD DALE Open (30): 1, D. Bristow (Murton) Bonny, 83 of 100; 2, L. Jones (Wrelton) Peg, 80; 3, S. Beaton (Nun Appleton) Selby, 74; 4, P. Exelby (Nun Appleton) Meg, 74; 5, R. Harland (Sneaton) Whitethorne Jan, 71; 6, P. Exelby Peg, 70.

RYEDALE, Harwood Dale Open (30): 1, P. Exelby (Nun Appleton) Meg, 87 of 100; 2, C. Cutler (Easby) Sally, 84; 3, J. Simpson (Hutton Rudby) Sweep, 82; 4, N. Jones (Thwing) Gyp, 82; 5, I. Murdoch (Sheriff Hutton) Scot, 78; 6, J. Gautier (Withernsea) Whitethorne Mist, 77.

SURREY S.D.S.

LINGFIELD, Open: 1, R. Edwards (Slindon) Pip, 89 of 100; 2, P. Davies-Russell (Farnham) Layla, 78; 3, A. Jackman (Brockham) Bill, 77; 4, M. Banham (Chipstead) Jill, 76, OLF; 5, J. Russell (Lower Dicker) Rob, 76; 6, R. Edwards Maid, 73.

GREAT BOOKHAM, Saturday Open: 1, J. Thomas (Quarrendon) Cap, 89 of 100; 2, I. Bickle (Chillaton) Rosie, 87½, OLF; 3, R. Edwards Pip, 87½, 4, P. Davies-Russell Flynn, 87, OLF; 5, M. Watson (Eastleach) Storm, 87; 6, A. Jackman Bill, 86½.

Sunday Open : 1, J. Carter (Delabole) Jane, 85 of 100; 2, R. Macrae (Canterbury) Will, 82, OLF; 3, M. Watson Storm, 82; 4, P. Davies-Russell Flynn, 79, OLF; 5, D. Roper (Northleach) Tom, 79; 6, A. Johnson (Isle of Wight) Ben, 78.

Double Gather: 1, I. Bickle Rosie; 2, R. Macrae Will.

2^nd September 2003 Sheep Dog Results.

Malcolm Mason took two open titles within the week with Kate. On Bank Holiday Monday he topped an entry of 29 dogs competing in the Rydale open held at Easby, North Yorkshire. Tony Bell of Selby, judged the running, which was on testing Mule ewes. With a score of 89 of 100 points, Kate took a clear nine-point lead over her full litter brother, Jane Simpson’s Sweep.

On the following Sunday Malcolm and Kate competed in the Scrivelsby open where the 47 entries were judged by David Sykes of Bardney. Over an extensive and testing course the running was on packets of five crossbred ewes. Once again Kate took a clear lead, this time by seven points over the runner up Neil Jones’ Wisp.

A rough coated, black and tan bitch, Kate was bred in September 1996 by her master out of Meg and sired by David Brady’s Scott. From that litter of nine there have been four successful trial dogs; Jane Simpson’s Sweep, Mick Ward’s Bracken, Arthur Temple’s Lassie 2 and of course Kate.

RESULTS:

RYEDALE, Easby, Open (29 ran): 1, M. Mason (Driffield) Kate, 89 of 100; 2, J. Simpson (Hutton Rudby) Sweep, 80; 3, C. Cutler (Easby) Stan, 71; 4, J. Gautier (Withernsea) Whitethorne Dark, 70, OLF; 5, L. Jones (Wrelton) Bliss, 70; 6, D. Bowmer (Scotton) Whiterose Josh (Jed), 66.

Novice: J. Gautier Whitethorne Dark.

SCRIVELSBY Open (47): 1, M. Mason (Driffield) Kate, 94 of 100; 2, N. Jones (Thwing) Wisp, 87; 3, M. Kinnes (Rudston) Gael, 86; 4, H. Loates (South Leverton) Queen, 83; 5, J. Atkinson (South Milford) Bonnie, 80; 6, V. Powell (Cold Ashby) Mo, 79.

NORTHERN, Streatham Grange, Open (45): 1, A. Leak (Gaisgill) Bess, 84 of 100; 2, C. Cutler (Easby) Stan, 83, OLF; 3, J. Simpson (Hutton Rudby) Sweep, 83; 4, R. Bradley (Hamsterley) Meg, 80; 5, G. Watt (Silsden) York, 79; 6, C. Cutler Sally, 78.

REETH SHOW Open (42): 1, A. Leak (Gaisgill) Bess, 79 of 90, OLF; 2, D. Bowmer (Scotton) Whiterose Josh (Jed) 79; 3, C. Cutler (Easby) Stan, 76; 4, S. Bousfield (Harwood in Teesdale) Sweep, 73; 5, C. Cutler Sally, 73; 6, A. Snowden (Rylstone) Bess, 72.

Novice: 1, B. Swinbank (Northallerton) Fran, 66 of 90; 2, G. Hunt (Gayles) Clifton Cap, 63; 3, A. Baines (Tan Hill) Meg, 61.

MUNCASTER CASTLE, Open: 1, P. Ellis (New Hutton) Cap, 85 of 90; 2, F. Satterthwaite (Brough) Peggy, 84, OLF; 3, J. McRobert (Tweedsmuir) Spot, 84; 4, A. Leak (Gaisgill) Bess, 83, OLF, 5, C. Dewhirst (Bank Newton) Fleet, 83; 6, P. Ellis Jed, 83.

Novice: 1, P. Ellis Cap, 85 of 90; 2, P. Capstick (Whicham) Cap, 82; 3, K. Preston (Kirkwhelpington) Sid, 74

KILNSEY SHOW, Open (56): 1, V. Fox (Withgill) Glen, 80 of 90; 2, A. Heaton (Brandsby) Ben, 76; 3, A. Kyme (Lumb) Spot, 74; 4, M. Collin (Skeeby) Spot, 72, OL; 5, Michael Longton (Quernmore) Moss, 72; 6, R. Hunter (Redmires) Mac, 71.

Brace (4): 1, G. Watt York & Buff, 97 of 120; 2, C. Storey (Delph) Cap & Sweep, 87; 3, R. Briggs (Wennington) Wenndale Ben & Todd, 77; 4, D. Wild (Rakewood) Moss & Jip, 66.

KEWSWICK SHOW, Open: 1, P. Noble (Quernmore) Bob, 90 of 100; 2, A. Temple (Holmrook) Lassie, 88; 3, A. Leak (Gaisgill) Bill, 87; 4, A. Temple Lassie 2, 86, TIME; 5, A. Kyme (Lumb) Spot, 86; 6, C. Todd (Loweswater) Gemma, 85.

HOPE SHOW, Open: 1, S. Cropper (Deerplay) Beechwood Bob, 87 of 90; 2, J. Cropper (Deerplay) Sid, 84; 3, H. Loates (South Leverton) Jaff, 81; 4, D. Wild (Rakewood) Jip, 80; 5, J. Harvey (Leek) Mist, 76; 6, J. Elliott (Fulwood Booth) Jen, 75.

Brace: 1, J. Cropper Dan & Alf, 114 of 140; 2, D. Wild Moss & jip, 103; 3, G. Birchenall (Chinley) Hemp & Tim, 95.

Best Local: R. Saxon (Bradwell) Flash.

GREAT DRAYNES, Sparretts Farm, Open: 1, W. Evans (Beaworthy) Rob, 77 of 100; 2, T.A. Cox (Whitchurch) Nap, 76; 3, K. Watson (Postbridge) Tim, 73; 4, N. Dalgarno (Tregony) Craig, 72; 5, J. Davies (Werrington) Jess, 70; 6, T.A.Cox Jess, 67.

DEVON & EXMOOR, Oakfordbridge, Open: 1, J. Harper (Jacobstowe) Jess, 92 of 100; 2, D. Kennard (Morthoe) Gail, 88; 3, W. Evans (Beaworthy) Jude, 87; 4, R. Hayes (Witheridge) Rover, 85, OLF; 5, T. Cole (Bridford) Jock, 85; 6, J. Harper Gwen, 84.

SUSSEX SDS:

WISTON ESTATE, Worthing, Saturday Open: 1, R. Macrae (CaNterbury) Will, 107 of 130; 2, C. Jupp (Wadhurst) Fern, 105; 3, D. Kennard (Mortehoe) Gael, 102; 4, J. Holdsworth (Moretonhampstead) Wisp, 101; 5, R. Macrae Macey, 96; 6, A. Johnson (Ryde) Ben, 89.

Sunday Open: 1, P. Davies-Russell (Farnham) Flynne, 81 of 100; 2, J. Holdsworth Beth, 79; 3, M. Banham (Chipstead) Jill, 74, OLF; 4, R. Edwards (Horsham) Spotan, 74; 5, P. Davies-Russell, Leyla, 70; 6, J. Holdsworth Wisp, 69.

Novice: 1, R. Putnam (Billingshurst) Fly, 66 of 100, OLF; 2, C. Jupp (Wadhurst) Becky, 66; 3, S. Jones (Abbey Wood) Kim, 57.

EASTBOURNE, Day 1, Open (50): 1, R. Edwards (Slindon) Pip, 86 of 100; 2, C. Jupp Mist, 82; 3, R. Hawke (Pulborough) Moya, 77; 4, C. Jupp Becky, 75; 5, R. Hawke Maid, 72; 6, R. Putman Fly, 69.

Novice: 1, C. Jupp Becky, 75 of 100; 2, E. Anstey (Haslemere) Gus, 58; 3, D. Thompson (Tenterden) Buff, 44.

Day 2, Open (34): 1, R. hawke Moya, 94 of 100; 2, P. Davies-Russell (Farnham) Flynne, 93, OLF; 3, M. Scott (E. Grinstead) Nighean, 93; 4, J. Russell (Hailsham) Rob, 89; 5, F. Davies-Russell (Farnham) Joss, 87, OLF; 6, C. Jupp Becky, 87.

Novice: 1, R. Putman Fly, 85 of 100.

Double Gather Championship: 1, P. Davies-Russell Flynne, 156 of 170; 2, R. Hawke Moya, 146; 3, M. Scott Nighean, 138.

FOUR COUNTIES SDS, Heveningham Hall Charity Trial, Open: 1, S. Jenkins (Shadwell) Speck, 78 of 100; 2, A. Rouse (Hildersham) Mist, 77; 3, J. Waspe (Swilland) Peggy, 76; 4, J. Thomas (Quarrendon) Cap, 72; 5, D. Jenkins (Shadwell) Del, 68; 6, C. Neal (Wormegay) Samson.

Novice: 1, C. Neal Samson, 65 of 100; 2, R. McLean (Swafield) Joe, 61; 3, A. Turner Silkie, 57.

THANET, Lenham Heath, Open: 1, C. Worgan (Slindon) Spot, 88 of 100; 2, C. Jupp (Wadhurst) Mist, 85; 3, R. Edwards (Slindon) Nell, 84; 4, R. Edwards (Horsham) Meg, 83, OLF; 5, J. Drinkwater (Peacehaven) Grace, 83; 6, A. Jackman (Brockham) Bill, 81.

Novice: D. Thompson (Mayfield) Buff.

WESSEX, Colemore, Open: 1, R. Edwards (Slindon) Pip, 81 of 100; 2, A. Haile (West Wickham) Scott, 78, OLF; 3, R. Edwards Maid, 78; 4, M. Banham (Chipstead) Gill, 75, OLF; 5, P. Davies-Russell (Farnham) Flyn, 75; 6, P. Roe (Hindhead) Patch, 71.

AYDON SHIELD, Open (17): 1, K. Preston (Kirkwhelpington) Mac, 90 of 100; 2, K. Preston Jim, 85; 3, B. Jordon (Whitfield) Joe, 80; 4, G. Thompson (Edmundbyres) Kyle, 79, TIME; 5, B. Jordon Buffy, 79; 6, K. Preston Sid, 78.

CALDBECK & HESKET NEWMARKET Morning Open (35) : 1, P. Ellis (New Hutton) Jack, 81 of 90; 2, D. Scrimgeour (Lonscale) Jim, 80; 3, L. Cowper (Threlkeld) Lyn, 77; 4, A. Kyme (Lumb) Bill, 77; 5, C. Todd (Loweswater) Rob, 73; 6, J. Relph (Borrowdale) Bill, 73.

Best Local: B. Dodd (Wythop) Mac, 72 of 90.

Afternoon Open (25): 1, D. Scrimgeour Jim, 85 of 90; 2, A. Temple (Holmrook) Lassie, 84; 3, A. Leak (Gaisgill) Bess, 79; 4, D. Goulding (Brigham) Queen, 77; 5, J. Relph Liz, 77; 6, A. Temple Lassie 2, 76.

NORTHUMBERLAND LEAGUE, Kirkley Hall, Open (50): 1, M. Northwood (Eastwoodburn) Drift, 92 of 100; 2, R. Wood (Duns) Bill, 91; 3, W. Welsh jnr (Dalmellington) Buff, 90, OLF; 4, J. Robinson (Coldingham) Tip, 90; 5, P. Turnbull (Rothbury) Nap, 88, OLF; 6, R. Dalziel (Ettrick Valley) Jack, 88.

Novice: W. Armstrong (Bamburgh) Scott.

Many thanks to Elaine Hill for providing the results.

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