AT the sheepdog trials at Challacombe entrants were judged by Brian Duke of Simonsbath. Results: Open Maltese Cross (19): 1, T Cox (Whitchurch) with dog Sid, 80 points; 2, N Cowling (Brompton Regis) and Meg, 68; 3, M Backhouse (Crediton) and Polly, 66; 4, A Williams (Bampton) and Max, 61; 5, A Williams (Bampton) and Fly, 56; 6, J Tucker (Brentor) and Perc, 55. Open driving (11): 1, K Kwiatkowski (Wolverhampton) with Nell, 95; 2, K Kwiatkowski (Wolverhampton) and Try, 89; 3, K Scott (Molland) and Sarah, 80; 4, P Roe (Cadleigh) and Flax, 77; 5, P Roe (Cadleigh) and Teal, 71. All others retired. In the local farmers' class five ran.
At the trials held at Ley Farm in Diptford the judge was V Pitt. Results: Novice Combined Maltese cross: 1, T Cox (Whitchurch) with Sid, 77pts; 2, W Evans (Virginstowe) and Luke, 57; 3, G Martin (Lydney) and Tam, 56. Open Maltese Cross (20): 1, T Cox (Whitchurch) and Sid, 77pts; 2, K Kwiatkowski (Wolverhampton) and Try, 65; 3, K Scott (Molland) and Jill, 63. Brace: Judge J Carter and R Montgomery. 1, A Hendy (Diptford) Lad and Glen. Novice Combined driving: 1, J Carter (Delabole) and Jake, 72; 2, G Martin (Lydney) and Beth, 62; 3, G Martin (Lydney) and Holly, 56. Open driving: 1, J Carter (Delabole) and Jake. 72; 2, J Carter (Delabole) and Jen, 71; 3, A Hendy (Diptford) and Lad, 71; 4, P Davies-Russell (Postbridge) and Layla, 71.
At Wonham Barton on Sunday: Combined Maltese Cross (28): 1, J Watson (Postbridge) and Hemp, 77; 2, K Watson (Postbridge) and Wag, 73; 3, G Glanville (Iron Acton) and Jill, 67. Novice Maltese Cross: 1, G Glanville (Iron Acton) and Jill, 67; 2, I Bickle (Chillaton) and Patch, 66; 3, G Martin (Lydney) and Bess, 64. Outrun lift and fetch cup: K Watson (Postbridge) and Roy. Ladies' trophy: 1, K Scott (Molland) and Jill, 63; 2, A Williams (Bampton) and Fly, 61; 3, A Williams (Bampton) and Max, 60.