From Grantham DCS The Supermatch Winner was
the Maltese Ilonas Afternoon Delight at Mariposa, owned
by Mrs AS Bailey. |
Supermatch runner up was the Hallams’ GSP Lipplinger
Nene, representing Mansfield DCS and handled by Mrs Aileen
Hallam. |
The Lord Kirkham received a cheque for £500 from
president, Barry Cotterill. This was in aid of the Kennel
Club’s Charitable Trust. |
Pictured with the winner, Ilonas Afternoon Delight at
Mariposa are (l-r) judge, Pedro Albergaria, artist Stuart
Mallard, commentator Brian Ballan who was one of the event’s
first organisers and Phil Freer one of the organisers
and also representing Hill’s Pet Nutrition. |
Best beaten finalist was Mrs D Walton’s PBGV, Crynlisi
Aussi at Tangaer, representing Mountsorrel DCS. |
Rod Oldham (left) and artist Stuart Mallard presented
a wonderful headstudy of last year’s winner, Rodale
Ranger. |
After the competitions and meal, participants enjoyed
an excellent cabaret. |
Sitting centre is judge Aedro Albergaria, surrounded by
some of the organisers. |
Overview of this year’s Supermatch. |
Stuart Mallard posing behind one of his animal pictures,
not of a dog this time, but of a lion. |
In third place overall was the Waldden family’s Newfoundland,
Joalta the Constellation representing Burton-on-Trent. |
Exhibits reaching the final three. |
Judge Pedro Albergaria from Portugal, assessing two of
the exhibits. |
Marita Rodgers (left) presenting the Karrylite Trophy
to last year’s winners, Des Hodgkinson and Joyce
Whiting, whose GSP Rodale Ranger took the top spot for
Ashbourne DCS. |
Many hands make light work when folding tickets for a
well supported raffle. |
