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RESULTS 2019
2019 International Brittany Classics
It
was 51 years ago when the inaugural running of the International
Brittany Classic (American Field) was held in Watertown, NY. The
Classic was granted AF Championship status in 1970. The
International is one of the oldest Brittany Championships,
unfortunately, there were years that the Championship was not
held. The structure of the event has changed somewhat, but the
Open All Age stake is still the highlight of the week!
The 2019
running of the International Brittany Championship/Classics were held
March 18-23 on the grounds of the Mingo Sportsman Club in Bloomingdale,
OH. Spring actually arrived on time this year and conditions
throughout the week were near perfect for running bird dogs! As
always, there are many people to thank for their efforts to put on a
trial like this. Starting with our Sponsor, Purina. The
donation of dog food for our winners and their financial support
contribute greatly to the success of our trial. I’m happy to
report that all the dogs crowned Champion and Runner-up at this trial
are fueled by Purina Pro Plan!
Joining us this year on the
judging panel in the Shooting Dog Classic and Derby stake were American
Brittany Club President Ed Janulis and Leroy Long. When we had a
last minute judge cancellation in the Open All Age Championship, Lee
volunteered to fill the spot and judged with Jim Wallace. Brain
Sanchez and Anthony Rusciano made the long drive through torrential
rain on the east coast to judge our Amateur All Age Classic. We
thank these gentlemen for their hours in the saddle.
The Mingo
grounds were in incredible condition! The work that was going on
last year on the gas wells was completed at the end of last year which
almost eliminated traffic on the back roads. The few trucks that
passed through were very respectful of our presence, a big thank you to
them! Road guard/dog wagon drivers Gene Stewart, Bill McLewis and
Paul Pollock did a great job of getting dogs to the line on our
continuous course. They were always available between braces to
share snacks and beverages. Gene was also up early to plant the
morning birds, and switched from dog wagon driver to bird planter while
we ate lunch. Bill McLewis kept us all fed well. With
Bill’s help the club put on a steak dinner on Wednesday and Fish fry on
Friday night. Thanks again guys!
Our entry was smaller
than normal in the Shooting Dog Classic due to a prior judging
commitment of professional trainer Bob Burchett. This year’s
winner was Roustabout All In, owned by Bo Ackerman and handled by Tom
Tracy. “Al” ran in the first brace, he had 2 finds while making
wide casts to the front. Diamond Hill Work Hard Play Harder,
owned by Paul and Lisa Pollock, handled by Lisa, was this year’s
Runner-Up. “Gin” had 3 finds with a good forward
race. John Perry handled Marjo’s Fille De La Bretangna for
Robert Goldman to the third place finish and Vince Anderson’s young dog
High Velocity Copper Magnum rounded out the field.
The Derby
stake hosted some very impressive young talent! Tom Tracy and Joe
Williams showed up with a good portion of the entries. This
year’s winner, WW’s Gin and Tonic is the littermate to last year’s
winner. Ginnie is owned by Burton Wise and handled by
Tracy. Steve Ralph’s Prairie Wind Pistol Pete place second, also
handled by Tracy. Joe Williams’ Jowill’s Daniel in the Lion’s
Den, sired by his “Levi” placed third, and Tom Tracy handled Ru-Jem’s
Dirty Dingus McGee for owner Jerry McGee to forth place. We look
forward to seeing these youngsters in the winners circle in the near
future.
Twenty entries went to the line in the Open All Age
Classic, but it wasn’t until the last brace that the Champion was
named. Jerry McGee’s Ru-Jem’s “Last’ Penny came to the line
coming off her US Open win and Region 4 Runner-Up win. She filled
the course with 2 stylish finds and plenty in the tank at the finish
for handler Tom Tracy. Joe Williams’ handled his Levi the
Lionheart to Runner-Up honors. Levi ran in the first brace
and put on a strong performance that included 3 finds. Until
Penny ran in the last brace, Levi was the dog to beat. Tom Tracy
handled the third and forth place winners, Castaway Wilson for owner
Tim Huglan and Routabout All In for owner Bo Ackerman.
The
Amateur All Age Classic ran with a mixed bag of weather, the worst of
it happened in the middle of a brace on Saturday. A blinding snow
squall almost halted running, but as soon as it started, it was gone,
followed by sunshine! Ru-Jem’s “Last” Penny, handled by Stan
Williamson, finished the stake with another strong performance, and
another Championship Win! Penny seems to really like the
wide-open country here at Mingo and handled like a dream for
Stan. Runner-Up honors went to CVK’s Spartan King for
owner/handler Jack Alexander. Leo knows these grounds well and
showed himself in just the right places. John Perry handled
Marjo’s Fille De La Bretagne for owner Bob Goldman and his own TJ’s
Black Diamond to third and forth place finishes.
International Shooting Dog Classic
Tom Tracy with Champion Roustabout All In, Lisa Pollock with Diamond Hill Work Hard Play Harder, Judges Ed Janulis and Leroy Long
International Derby Classic
Crystal Alexander with WW’s Gin And Tonic, Tom Tracy with Prairie Wind Pistol Pete, Joe Williams with Jowill’s Daniel In The Lion’s Den, Stan Williamson with Ru-Jem’s Dirty Dingus McGee, Judges Ed Janulis and Leroy Long
International Open All Age Classic
Tom Tracy with Ru-Jem’s “Last” Penny, Joe Williams with JJ’s Levi The Lionheart,
Jack Alexander with Castaway Wilson, judge Leroy Long, Crystal Alexander with Roustabout All In,
judge Jim Wallace
International Amateur All Age Classic
Stan Williamson with Ru-Jem’s “Last” Penny, Judge Brian Sanchez,
Jack Alexander with CVK’s Spartan King, John Perry with Marjo’s Fille De La Bretagne,
Judge Anthony Rusciano, Joanne Perry with TJ’s Black Diamond 
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