Result: Pennsylvania Brittany Shooting Dog Championship

Location: Bloomingdale, Ohio

Post Date: May 28, 2019

Submitted By: David Webb

Open Shooting Dog Championship Winners and Contenders. From left: Tom Tracy, Jr. with Roustabout All In, Judge Stan Williamson, John Perry with Marjo's Leftover, Joanne Perry, Lisa Pollock with Saradac's Dangerous Diamond Caper, Jack Alexander with Kashmir and Judge Rod Clagg.
BLOOMINGDALE, OHIO -- The State of Ohio March weather often is unpredictable, possibly with sunshine, rain, snow and varying temperatures. This year was okay, temperatures in the 50s with sunshine to start on Sunday and then a little uncomfortable for the judges on Monday with cold rain that morning to complete the Open Shooting Dog. The judges decided to wait and start the Derby on Tuesday; the weather forecast of sunshine was more favorable.

With all the necessary "paper work", being new to the position of secretary for the field trial, there were several individuals who "gave freely of their advice and help" -- Mary Jo Trimble, Steve Ralph, Lisa Pollock, and Chris Rider regarding the ABC, AKC and Field Dog Stud Book registration and recruiting judges, etc. for the event at Mingo Sportsman Club grounds in Bloomington, Ohio. Thank you!

With regard to the actual event, it was a success. Twenty-one dogs were entered in the Open Shooting Dog and 13 in the Derby. A few less than participated during the 2018 events.

With the help of the following individuals the event was completed in a timely manner: Gene Stewart, bird planter and dog wagon driver par excellence; Jack and Crystal Alexander, marshals, bird planters, providers of water, and hay; Tom Tracy, laying out the continuous course. Bill McLewis cooked breakfast, lunches, and dinner Monday evening.

The Pennsylvania Brittany Championship Association (PABCA) and the American Brittany Club also wish to recognize and thank Nestl Purina for their continued support of this ABC Championship both with funding and dog food. We recognize their continued cooperation and sponsorship of this American Brittany Club event. While the monetary support helps the clubs, quality of the dog food helps us keep them in a competitive condition.

Rodney Clagg of Bellville, Ohio and Stan Williamson of Lewiston, Mo., were in the saddle to judge the field of 21 entries from professional trainers Tom Tracy, Jr. and Diane Vater, as well as amateur handlers Vince Anderson, John Bell and John Perry.

Starting day, Sunday, was in the 50s with sunshine; the next day was much cooler weather and rain. The event proceeded "smoothly" with three continuous courses, which allowed for a quick change to occur between braces.

OPEN SHOOTING DOG CHAMPIONSHIP

The winner came from brace No. 1, Roustabout All In (aka Al), five-year-old male owned by Bo Ackerman of Clermont, Ga., and handled by Tom Tracy, Jr. Al was sired by Maxwell's Outer Limits, his dam Cedar Valley Lilly.

Runner-up was Marjo's Leftover (aka Haley), handled by John Perry for owner Danielle Perry of Claymont, Del. Haley is a ten-year old female sired by Marjo's Red Rum, the dam Elyssa's Allie Baba. Of note is the fact that Haley won the Shooting Dog Championship last year (2018).

Making a strong performance was coming three-year-old in July Saradac's Dangerous Diamond Caper, sired by Diamond Hill Dangerous Man; her dam is Kinwashkly Stolen Diamond. Also in the mix was Kashmir, five-year-old male handled by Tom Tracy, Jr. for owner Dr. Bob Rankin of Edmond, Okla.

Bloomingdale, Ohio, March 24

Judges: Rodney Clagg and Stan Williamson

Pennsylvania Brittany Shooting Dog Championship [One-Hour Heats] --

21 Brittanys

Winner--ROUSTABOUT ALL IN, 1684343, male, by Maxwell's Outer Limits--Cedar Valley Lilly. Paul Rosevear, owner; Tom Tracy, Jr., handler.

Runner-Up--MARJO'S LEFTOVER, 1615029, female, by Marjo's Red Rum--Elyssa's Allie Baba. Danielle Perry, owner; John Perry, handler.

Derby Classic

The Derby Classic started Tuesday morning and concluded later that afternoon. Judges were Diane Vater and Chuck Cooper of Burgettstown, Pa. The judges had delayed the start of the Derby from Monday afternoon because of wet cool weather and the forecast for Tuesday of clear sunshine and more climate temperatures.

Tom Tracy, Jr. had entered nine dogs competing with amateurs -- Joe Williams having three dogs and Ray Rush a single Derby.

The winner came from brace No. 1, Prairie Wind Pistol Pete (aka PD), male handled by Tom Tracy, Jr. for owner Steve Ralph. Runner-up was W W's Miss Wendy Peffercorn, female handled by Tom Tracy, Jr. for owner Burton Wice. Wendy ran by herself in the 6th brace. In addition with a competitive run and placing third was Glade Run Bookers Shadow, male owned and handled by Ray Rush. Taking fourth place was C V K's Ironman, male handled by Tom Tracy, Jr. for owner Raustin Tracy, who just happens to be Tom's son.

Judges: Diane Vater and Chuck Cooper

Pennsylvania Brittany Derby Classic -- 13 Brittanys

1st--PRAIRIE WIND PISTOL PETE, 1684023, male, by Sniksoh Spank's Hank--Sparky's Prairie Wind Gypsy. Steve Ralph, owner; Tom Tracy, Jr., handler.

2d--W W'S MISS WENDY PEFFERCORN, 1676566, female, by Glade Run Irish--Driving Miss Daisy. Burton Wice, owner; Tom Tracy, Jr., handler.

3d--GLADE RUN BOOKERS SHADOW, 1679496, male, by Ortho Acres Booker T--Glade Run Shadow. Ray Rush, owner and handler.

Derby Classic Winners. From left: Tom Tracy, Jr. with Prairie Wind Pistol Pete, Judges Diane Vater and Chuck Cooper; Gene Stewart with W W's Miss Wendy Peffercorn, Ray Rush with Glade Run Bookers Shadow and Stan Williamson with C V K's Ironman.