Working Test Results — 2026
Novice & Open Walked-up on FT Lines (16 dog stakes)
Results will be available post-event
8 August 2026
Held at the beautiful Stratfield Saye grounds by kind permission from the Duke of Wellington & the gamekeepers.
Our judges for the day where Colin Pelham & Mike Jones, with Barbara Kuen as our steward of the beat.
The results of the Novice:
After a competitive & great first 2 rounds, the card saw us with 6 dogs left going in to the 3rd round, three dogs were lost leaving the 4th round down to just 3 dogs ~ who had a lovely static mini drive over the lake to finish.
1st Vicky Fisher with Bolebrokeold Highland Of Pippingrove winning The Millerise Cup & also winning The Guns choice trophy The Cornwood Salver.
2nd Barry Taylor with Eadiespools Sage Of Valleyend
3rd Helen Sanderson with Ingdalehowl Harvey
The result of the Open:
All the competitors & dog hit the ground running with both sides of the valley, all the grounds undulations & ditches being utilised in all scenarios ~ seeing 8 successful dogs through 5 rounds finishing down on the lake again.
1st Abbie Reid with Ajelens Holly Of Riverlily winning the The Rollinson Bowl Trophy.
2nd Kerry Wallis with Idawood Limo who also won the The Cornwood Salver Guns Choice trophy
3rd Amy Jobson with Bellaroyal's Star Cracker
4th Michael Crutchley with Mitforton Teal
Photographs:
We had the pleasure of welcoming George Hodgson to capture the day for us:
Thanks:
Huge thanks to our wonderful sponsors Paws Brooklyn & Puppy Paws Fertility.
And as always a massive thanks to all the helpers, competitors & committee for a fabulous day!
Puppy, Special Puppy & ND/NH
Results will be available post-event
Novice & Veteran Working Tests
Saturday 2 May 2026 - Held at East Garston by kind permission of Mr Freddie Tulloch & Mr Neil Walker.
With many thanks to our judges: Barbara Kuen, Helen Burnie, Kirsty Harris & Jessica Webster.
Novice Retriever WT
After a run off for 1st & 3rd:
1st Gallowridge Blackthorn Of Khaki Feather handled by Sammy Elliott
2nd Idawood Twig handled by Nicholoas Howse
3rd Rosschalls Bryn Of Beb handled by Dylan Edwards
4th Clachanbeach Miss Honeybee handled by Sue Booker
CoM Milldanlane Black Orchid handled by Emma South
Veteran Retriever WT
1st Lowsommer Blacksmiths Rose handled by Liz Woods
2nd Willowyck Orange Pippin Of Millerise handled by David Miller
3rd Kindermear Oh Aye Tarka Of Millerise handled by Janice Miller
Open & Intermediate Retriever Working Test Results
Saturday 28 March 2026 - Held at Mayridge by kind permission of Lord Benyon & the Englefield Estate.
With many thanks to our judges: John Stubbs, Alan Buckland, Sue Berman & Mike Crutchley
Open Retriever WT
1st Movenne Acorn At Peterspond handled by Karen Handley
2nd Meridenred Devils Desire handled by Jos Evans
3rd Gwidigada Blackwoods handled by Sam Davis
4th Elkshead Skye Of Heatherbound handled by Lanes Gould
Intermediate Retriever WT
1st Kentwone Sunny Lemon handled by Chris Davies
2nd & winner of the Bratton Splash Trophy for the highest placed novice dog: Leadburn Faye handled by Robert Lovegrove
3rd Bellaroyal’s Star Cracker handled by Amy Jobson
4th Ajelens Holly Of Riverlily handled by Abbie Reid
