Event: NBHA Kentucky State Classic
Result: Bluegrass Walking Shooting Dog Club

Location: Berea, Kentucky

Post Date: Feb 19, 2024

Submitted By: Justin Crook

To say that the Kentucky Classic was a big success is an understatement. The Classic drew 30 dogs for the Shooting Dog, and the weather was chilly at times, but the expected rain did hold off.

I want to personally thank the Boatright family, along with the other members of the Bluegrass Club, for all the effort they put into this trial. Special thanks to the cooks Anne Panko, Donna Boatright, and Marla Stockrahm, who kept our stomachs full and warm.

Donna Boatright put on an excellent lasagna dinner Friday night for all to attend and enjoy some camaraderie. I would also like to thank all our sponsors, for without them, we could not do this. The trial was held on December 7 and finished on December 10 in Berea, Kentucky. The trial started Thursday with the Puppy stake. Judges James Kleve and Robert Kester observed many outstanding youngsters showing themselves as future winners in this game. Leading the pack was a very nice and fancy young female pointer, Prince's Fallen Angel, owned by John Prince and handled by Justin Crook. Second place was another female who has been to the podium a lot this season, Boatright's Audubon Outcast, owned and handled by Terry Boatright. Rounding out third was PB Texas Tornado.

Next on the list were the Amateur Derbies, where Terry Boatright successfully swept all three placements. In first place was a very strong forward running setter male, Boatrights Iron Eagle. Second place was Outcast Siren Song, and in third was Boatright's Audubon Outcast, judged by me and James Kleve. All three of these derbies came to make a mark for themselves with strong races.

Friday morning saw the start of the Classic, judged by two outstanding veteran judges, Barry Stumbo and Dr. Kristine Hammons, who rode and watched thoroughly for three days. We are very appreciative of their time and diligence in the saddle. First place went to Two Seamer, a pointer male owned by Colby Tackett and handled by Justin Crook. Two Seamer rimmed the edges and was always found to the front, having a find at 35 and another one at 45; when time was called, scout Terry Boatright rode hard to the front to get him put in the harness. Second in the Classic went to Tenacee Cooper, owned and handled by Greg Isenberg. He laid down a very nice forward race and was able to get pointed up right before time was called. Rounding out the placements in the Classic was Tenacee Franklin, another very nice dog owned and handled by Greg Isenberg, who also had a couple of finds and a forward race, just not as strong on the ground as the other two dogs.

Last but not least was the Kentucky Derby Classic. First place went to a dog that has a very bright future and showed it on Sunday, Boatrigh's Iron Eagle, owned and scouted by Terry Boatright and handled by Kentucky pro James Kleve. "Chappy" had a strong forward race rimming all the edges with an eye-catching performance. Second place was Outcast Siren Song, a very nice female handled by James Kleve and owned by John Clough. Third place was a very nice up-and-coming puppy, PB Texas Tornado, owned by Brian Stockrahm. Big thanks to all involved in this trial; these Kentucky people's camaraderie sure proves to be something special.
Berea, Ky., December 7 - One Course
Judges: Robert Kester and James Kleve
NBHA OPEN PUPPY - 7 Pointers and 1 Setter
1st-PRINCE'S FALLEN ANGEL, 1706914, pointer female, by Erin's Perfect Storm-Showtime Mocking Jay. John Prince, owner; Justin Crook, handler.
2d-BOATRIGHT'S AUDUBON OUTCAST, 1705038, setter female, by Audubon Americus-Circle B Burning Stardust. Terry Boatright, owner and handler.
3d-PB TEXAS TORNADO, 1705951, pointer female, by Shorty Gotta Skeet-Peregrine's Jersey Girl. Brian Stockrahm, owner; Justin Crook, handler.
Judges: Dr. Kristine Hammons and Barry Stumbo
NBHA KENTUCKY STATE OPEN SHOOTING DOG CLASSIC [One-Hour Heats] - 19 Pointers, 10 Setters, and 1 Irish Setter
1st-TWO SEAMER, 1688946, pointer male, by Rock Acre Shortstop-Frozen Desert Blizzard. Colby Tackett, owner; Justin Crook, handler.
2d-TENACEE COOPER, 1672129, pointer male, by Miller's Dialing In-Greg's Wild Ivy. Greg Isenberg, owner and handler.
3d-TENACEE FRANKLIN, 1686506, pointer male, by Elhew Moneymaker-Class Act Pretty Penny. Greg Isenberg, owner and handler.
NBHA KENTUCKY DERBY CLASSIC - 3 Pointers and 7 Setters
1st-BOATRIGHTS IRON EAGLE, 1700325, setter male, by Woodville's Yukon Cornelius-Outcast Starbreeze. Terry Boatright, owner; James Kleve, handler.
2d-OUTCAST SIREN SONG, 1703063, setter female, by Outcast Jericho Hilltopper-Outcast Clear Vision. John Clough, owner; James Kleve, handler.
3d-PB TEXAS TORNADO, 1705951, pointer female, by Shorty Gotta Skeet-Peregrine's Jersey Girl. Brian Stockrahm, owner; Justin Crook, handler.
Judges: James Kleve and Justin Crook
NBHA AMATEUR DERBY - 10 Setters
1st-BOATRIGHTS IRON EAGLE, 1700325, male, by Woodville's Yukon Cornelius-Outcast Starbreeze. Terry Boatright, owner and handler.
2d-OUTCAST SIREN SONG, 1703063, female, by Outcast Jericho Hilltopper-Outcast Clear Vision. John Clough, owner; Terry Boatright, handler.
3d- BOATRIGHT'S AUDUBON OUTCAST, 1705038, female, by Audubon Americus-Circle B Burning Stardust. Terry Boatright, owner and handler.