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Junior
Stakes Finals 2002 - Judge's Report
Judge’s
report - Zena Thorn Andrews
HAVING ATTENDED these prestigious finals several times in the
past 8 years I was prepared in some way for the slickness of
the organisation, the high quality of the exhibits and most
of all, the intricacies of the judging. Nothing, absolutely
nothing, is left to chance!
Held in the fabulous surroundings of an ancient house with very
generous hosts.
Nick Poole is the Commercial Director of Petplan Insurance,
overseeing everything that guests could possibly need for their
comfort. Show Manager, Keith Young, who went through the proceedings
in the finest of details with the judges. Jill Peak, busy in
the background, who does so much work throughout the heats during
the year, and of course two of my favourite people ever to co-judge
is Clare Coxall and Michael Quinney. We seemed to be very much
in agreement and we finished with a splendid line-up.
Andrew Brace, commentator, kept us all in suspense as none of
us knew how the others had marked up the finalists for the three
points available for that extra ‘Star Appeal’. The
very popular winner sent forward from manchester show by Geoff
Corish was the most beautiful Akita bitch owned by Matthew Bostock,
Ch ruthdales Personal Vendetta. What a performance and what
style and conformation. She captured all our hearts. The runners
up all most beautiful dogs and many having made their marks
already in the ring.
A lovely day in the wonderful British countryside at one of
our true heritage sights. Go for a visit if you are near Castle
Ashby!
Judge’s report - Clare Coxall
IT WAS a great privilege to be asked to do this unique event.
As far as a judge is concerned it was a challenge. I have never
graded by number before, after the first few days I settled
into a pattern that satisfied me. It was a pleasure to be in
the company of my co-judges and between us I really felt we
did a good job albeit far from on easy task. The dogs in the
final placings, were really of the best, from the winner down.
Akita, Norwich T, Cocker, Am Cocker and Dalmatian.
The castle it was held in was just perfect. Nothing was overcooked,
the hospitality, organisation, the whole event was superbly
thought out. Overall the quality of the dogs that qualified
was extremely high.
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