Field Trials Report

As Chairperson of the Field Trial Committee, I have just a few words I would like to say. 2020 was a turbulent time for all of us, AGM cancelled, shows and committee meetings cancelled.

On the Field Trial side, Working Tests were all cancelled; come later on in the year the Trials had been sorted, and we were ready to roll, only to have the rug pulled from underneath our feet again.

Through the sterling work of our Hon. Field Trial Sec., Paula Gravett, we managed to hold two field trials in October 2020. These took place locally to us, as it helped us to adhere to the Covid19 rules in place.

As I write this, I know that Paula is now sorting out Working Tests and Trials for 2021. Please bear with us while we can get something down on paper. Finally, all the best for 2021, being it Showing or Trialling. Paul W. Sykes, MCLRC Field Trial Chairman

Novice 1 Trial held at Roxby

on 8th October 2020

Judges: Clifford Chase, Phil Smithers, Mike Birchall and Andrew Curtis Results: 1ST Hanwoodgold Breeze - Lesley Crompton 2ND Hazeloaks Gretta - Dave Smith 3RD Fendawood Jackpot - Kevin Haynes 4TH Lowtrey Dan - Penny Oates C/M Jobeshill Masai Mara - Jane Fairclough

Midland Counties Labrador Retriever Club had their first field trial this season (Novice I) today.

Thank you to the keeper Colin Stapleford for putting on the day for us and to the guns, Tim Shephardson, Brett Bartram, George Smith, Phillip Macer, Gareth William, David Baker and Levon White.

Thank you to Paul William Sykes for being the Covid-19 officer, chief steward and for making sure the day went smoothly. Thank you also to the game courier Mick Tune and to the beaters and pickers up, Joe Tune, and Anthony Martin.

Thank you to all the competitors for a lovely day, as I was stressed out hoping that it would be fine, and you all made the day a lovely day Paula Gravett, MCLRC Field Trial Secretary

Winner Lesley Crompton and Hanwoodgold Breeze.

Novice II Trial held at Redbourne, North Lincs on 16TH October 2020

Judges: Clifford Chase, Sue Lowe, Charles Albone and Tom Birchall Results: 1ST Caitlin Primrose - Robert Smallman 2ND Labdom Barnacle Goose - Lynn Mitchell 3RD Diglake Napravnik - Dawn Scott 4TH Stauntonvale Affogato At Connisbrook - Doug Ingall C/M Castletioram Caledonia At Quingrave - Stephen Newitt C/M Willowmount Dawn Express Of Birdsgreen - Sara Gadd C/M Jobeshill Masai Mara - Jane Fairclough Midland Counties Labrador Retriever Club had its second Novice trial today, 16 October, by kind invitation from C. and R. Day of Redbourne. Thank you very much for letting us have a day, well run, and lovely ground for the dogs to work on.

Thank you to the keeper, James Beckerlag and his beater and picker up for all their help. Thank you to the guns for their good shooting and getting the birds on the ground, Paul William Sykes, Gareth William, David Baker, Levon White, Brett Bartram and Anthony Martin. Well shot lads!

Thank you to the judges and to all the handlers. Paula Gravett, MCLRC Field Trial Secretary

NOVICE I STAKE 8th October 2020

The Rauceby Cup Kindly presented by A. C. Ireland Esq Awarded to the Winner of this Stake. Lesley Crompton’s Hanwoodgold Breeze The Marsh Cup Kindly presented by A. P. Marsh, Esq OBE for the best dog or bitch gaining at least a Certificate of Merit, which has not been in the hands of a Professional Trainer for at least six months prior to this Stake. N/A The Woodfield Cup Kindly presented by R. H. Wood Esq Awarded for the best-looking dog or bitch in the awards list N/A The Shooting Gazette Trophy Kindly presented by Mr M. Barnes editor of the ‘Shooting Gazette’ Presented to the ‘Guns Choice’ Lesley Crompton’s Hanwoodgold Breeze Special Prize Kindly presented by C. W. Chase Esq in memory of Mr Robin Hayes Presented to the handler of the dog or bitch that was awarded the second prize. Dave Smith’s Hazeloaks Gretta

Special Prize Ice block memento kindly presented by Mrs Emma Sanderson to the winner of the stake Lesley Crompton’s Hanwoodgold Breeze NOVICE II STAKE 16th October 2020

The Player Cup Kindly presented by Stephen Player Esq Awarded to the Winner of this Stake. Robert Smallman’s Caitlin Primrose

The Shooting Gazette Trophy Kindly presented by Mr M. Barnes editor of the ‘Shooting Gazette’ Awarded to the ‘Guns Choice’ Robert Smallman’s Caitlin Primrose

Special Prize Kindly presented by Mrs Joan Hayes Presented to the handler of the dog or bitch that was awarded the second prize. Lynn Mitchell’s Labdom Barnacle Goose Special Prize Ice block memento kindly presented by Mrs Sue Hill to the Winner of this Stake Robert Smallman’s Caitlin Primrose