Result: Prairie and Pelican Open All-Age

Location: Mayflower, Arkansas

Post Date: Mar 28, 2022

Submitted By: Steve Messick

Pelican Open All-Age. From left: Chris and Alex Mauk, Roger Martin, Jay Lewis, Nathan Berendzen, Eddie Berendzen. Front row: Allen Vincent, Randy Anderson, Matt Cochran.
When the calendar turns to the new year it's time for two National qualifying events invade camp Robinson. The first of the premiere events is the prairie open all age. The trials are spearheaded by Dr. Fred Corder of Corinth, Miss. Accepting the judging assignment were the husband and wife team from Kentucky. Dr. Kristine and Tim Hammons, they are known for their ties in red setter arena. Claiming top spot was game heir a powerful young champion owned and handled by Dr. Corder. His search paid off with a find at the 59 minute mark to go with his strong race. Pro Steve Hurdle was second with very forward race and well spaced bevy find. He's owned by Ted Roach of the Magnolia State. Third was garnered by Lowrider Frank and handler Allen Vincent notching two finds and a strong effort. Frank is owned by great friends and sportsmen Dr. Jim Mills and Steve Lightle both from Searcy, Ark. In the accompanying derby stake world class moonshiner owned by mick Marietta of Pittsburg Kansas, Randy Anderson at the wheel. Second was smooth talker Steve hurdler in control and Ted roach owner. Third came in with Mauck's Wyeast Owyhee Ajay owned and handled by Alex Mauck.
Next on the bill was the Pelican All-Age this time duties were handed by two Missourians Nathan Berendzen and Jay Lewis. Miss Stylin Sue and Allen Vincent claimed tops with Dr. Jim Mills and Steve Lightle proud owners. Second was Bonner's Bulletproof owned by Dr. Chris Cornman of the big state of Texas. Randy Anderson held the reins. Third was Texas Wild Rex owned by another Texan Steve Burns. Allen Vincent was again at the helm. In the derby Wynona Nickelback sugar found the sweet spot for owner Bruce Sooter of the lone star state. Allen Vincent showed sugar. I'm Gallant was number two for Randy Anderson and owner Jay McKenzie of the sunflower state. Touch's Cocaine Blues for Okie Matt Griffith and handler Randy Anderson filled the number three spot.
The weather was a challenge throughout the seven days. We thank all the handlers and owners that make this time so special. A big thank you to Roger Martin for being in control of the dog wagon. To all the judges for their attention and giving their opinions.
Mayflower, Ark., January 1
Judges: Nathan Berendzen and Jay Lewis
PELICAN OPEN ALL-AGE [One-Hour Heats] - 27 Pointers, 2 Setters and 1 Irish Setter
1st--MISS STYLIN SUE, 1674906, pointer female, by Ransom-Coldwater Snow. Dr. Jim Mills & Steve Lightle, owners; Allen Vincent, handler.
2d-BONNER'S BULLETPROOF, 1683585, pointer male, by Miller's Speed Dial-Miller's Martha White. Dr. Chris Cornman, owner; Randy Anderson, handler.
3d-TEXAS WILD REX, 1685409, pointer male, by Whippoorwill Forever Wild-Washita River Wild. Steve Burns, owner; Allen Vincent, handler.
OPEN DERBY - 10 Pointers, 3 Setters and 2 Irish Setter
1st--WYNONA'S NICKLEBACK SUGAR, 1690017, setter female, by T's Nickleback-Carpenter's Don't Ya. Bruce Sooter, owner; Allen Vincent, handler.
2d-I'AM GALLANT, 1696254, pointer male, by Valiant-Double Swami Dixie. Jay McKenzie, owner; Randy Anderson, handler.
3d-TOUCH'S COCAINE BLUES, 1697541, pointer male, by House's Ring of Fire-Touch's Lemon Drop. Matt Griffith, owner; Randy Anderson, handler.

Pelican Open Derby. From left: Allen Vincent, Roger Martin Alex and Christine Mauk, Jay Lewis, Nathan Berendzen, Tim and Kristine Hammons. Front row: Matt Cockran, Randy Anderson, Ryan Eckleberg.
Judges: Dr. Kristine Hammons and Tim Hammons
PRAIRIE OPEN ALL-AGE [One-Hour Heats] - 36 Entries
1st--GAME HEIR, 1691409, pointer male, by Dominator's Rebel Heir-Game Snow. Dr. Fred Corder, owner and handler.
2d-ERIN'S TY BREAKER, 1678678, pointer male, by Erin's Redrum-My Minnie. Ted Roach, owner; Steve Hurdle, handler.
3d-LOWRIDER FRANK, 1650933, pointer male, by Miller's Happy Jack-Fairchase Jiggs. Dr. Jim Mills & Steve Lightle, owners; Allen Vincent, handler.

Prairie Open All-Age Winners. Game Heir, Erin's Ty Breaker, Lowrider Frank.
OPEN DERBY - 12 Pointers and 5 Setters
1st--WORLD CLASS MOONSHINER, 1697108, pointer male, by Miller's Speed Dial-World Class Makin Bank. Michael Marietta, onwre; Randy Anderson, handler.
2d-SMOOTH TALKER, unreg., particulars not given. Ted Roach, owner; Steve Hurdle, handler.
3d-MAUCK'S WYEAST OWYHEE AJAY, 1694269, setter female, by P W Sunrise-Lee Ann's Sassy. Alex Mauck, owner and handler.

Prairie Derby. Kristine Hammons, Randy Anderson, Tim Hammons, Steve Hurdle, Alex Mauk, Fred Corder. Front row: Ryan Eckleberg not identified, Chris Mauck.

Lowrider Frank Third in the Prairie Open All-Age Stake

Miss Stylin Sue First in the Pelican Open All-Age Stake