This Open Stake was held on Sunday January 6^th  2013 on Ilaunmore by kind permission of Mr.Michael Manke.  Judges for the day were Mr. Tim Crothers (A), Mr. Tom O’Connor (A) and Mr. Tony O’Brien (C). The Steward of the Beat was Mr. Vincent Kyne who lead us to the shoreline for our day of sport. We were yet again very well supported for the trial by competitors, spectators and our sponsors Massbrook Petfoods.  The January pheasants were doing a lot of running and it became increasingly difficult to catch up with them. The winner was presented with the North Tipp. Working Gundog Club Perpetual Cup and the Guns Award. Mick Walsh in second place was also celebrating making his young dog Hollydrive Kurt up to a Field Trial Champion. Congratulations and well done to everyone in the awards.

1^st            Glenlaggen Gazelle – ESSB – (Excellent)

(F.T.Ch. Cheweky Wolf X Annickview Carina)

Owned and handled by Mr. Jim Warren.

 2^nd          Hollydrive Kurt – ESSD – (Very Good)

(Blueberry Sherbet of Commonshall X Int.F.T.Ch. Poppet Rocket)

Owned by Mrs. Mary Walsh and handled by Mr. Mick Walsh.

 3^rd           Hattonswood Meg – ESSB – (Very Good)

(Int.F.T.Ch. Skronedale Romulus X Skronedale Brigette)

Owned and handled by Mr. Vinnie Cauldwell.

4^th           Buncrana Flyer – ESSD – (Very Good)

(Buccleuch Fin X Dusk Til Dawn)

Owned and handled by Mr. Francis Barry.

C.O.M

Finno Max – ESSD – Owned and handled by Mr. Christy Hasson.

Willie White with some of the gallery in the background

A lot of the Gallery deep in conversation

Does Hilary feel Blessed amongst men

Kojak Davitt

L-R Jamie Cahill, Gary Quirke, Tim Crothers & Francis Barry

L-R Judges, Tom O’Connor, Tony O’Brien & Tim Crothers make up the books

The Winner – Jim Warren

Vinnie Cauldwell & Hattonswood Meg

Willie White and FTCh Clodahill Fern look on in anticipation

The following pictures are courtesy of  John Daly.