10/21/08

What a fantastic final! Our judge Martin Posnette had built a wonderful course which left dogs on level pegging regardless of size but it was very fast and exciting!

First to run was the small pair of Bex Surplice and her partner Kathryn Whalley. The pair set off and completed a fantastic double clear... only to find the timing had failed! They opted to rerun at the end.

Next up was Lu Carter and Wendy Clay- another pair of small dogs. They ran an awesome double clear which definately gave the others something to aim for! Greg Derret with Detox and Karen Laker with her baby Torro next. Torro first with a lovely clear followed by the crazy Detox, D was running well but hit the weaves so fast she couldn't stay in properly - what a shame as it was looking good! Jenny Willis and Di Graves in next and a fluid and smooth double clear pipped the half pints to take the lead- both handlers making the course look easy!

Lucie Hinchley and Leila Stretch ran another fantastic double clear placing them Third, followed by Gemma Miles and Hilary Denyer with another good run and into Forth!

Lu & Stu Carter looking good with Spooks and Riff but 5f a piece put them out of the running. Chris Brown and Debbie Styles followed with more clear rounds, just not quite fast enough to earn a top spot. Sue Choux and Sally Jones earned a double E then Mr Laker sadly got an E pushing him and Karen out of the places.

Our Junior and penultimate pair Alex Finnie and Lizzie Landwade earned a unfortunate E and  a clear, followed By Wendy Clay and Roger van de Laarschot with the same. Could Lu & Stu Carter snatch the lead with their experienced dogs Tyke and Storm? Sadly no, an Elimination put them way down.

Last to run was our small pair who ran first- Bex and Kathryn- could they take a trophy- they gave it their all and YES! They flew round taking Third place!

What a fast and exciting final. The sun shone- the Beer flowed and cheering and shouting made the final fun. Both sponsors, competitors and supporters had a wonderful end to the day!

Thanks again to Martin for judging :)

1st: Jenny Willis & Key AND Di Graves & Clay - CLEAR - 46.275

2nd Lu Carter & Tassle AND Wendy Clay & Scout - CLEAR - 46.590

3rd: Bex Surplice & Swift AND Kathryn Whalley & Jerry - CLEAR - 49.280

4th: Lucie Hinchley & Dodger AND Leila Stretch & Madison - CLEAR - 49.448

1st Place- Di Graves & Jenny Willis

3rd Place- Bex Surplice & Kathryn Whalley