The final Finals report

Celebration Finals at DINAS

The Wednesday evening at Dogs In Need saw the end of an era - the very last Celebration Final. For a change, we had sunshine, which resulted in a large crowd of very vocal support, spurred on by the excellent commentary of Barrie Harvey. Well done to all who took part in one of the best finals we have ever had.

The Finals started with the Advanced Power & Speed, judged by Amanda Rodgers. Chris Cole with Mr Fahrenheit was first to run and they set the standard with a very fast clear round. David Munnings with Devongem Mister Boss Man were the only pair to beat them. A gallant attempt by Lee Gibson and Taddymoor Scott saw them take the 3rd place spot.

Celebration Advanced Power & Speed Final Results

It was then onto the pairs competition, judged by Lynne Ward.

The Small dogs were first to run. Piped at the post were the mother and daughter pairing of Eleanor and Sophie Balchin with Seriously Scrappy and Heidron Shine on Little Moon with 5 faults. Pushed into 2nd place by the last pair to run, a couple of little rockets, Suzanne Phillips with Keene the Pocket Rocket and Anne Edwards with Roxy Rocket the only double clear in the Small section.

Celebration Small Pairs Final

Place	Handlers	Dogs
1	Suzanne Phillips Anne Edwards	Keene The Pocket Rocket Roxy Rocket
2	Eleanor Balchin Sophie Balchin	Seriously Scrappy Heidron Shine On Little Moon
3	Sue Batley Sally Hobdell	Bundell of Mischief Licsateria Mai Posh Gold -
4	Vanessa Layton Ryan Hennessy	Lets Get To It Shandons Busy Lttle Lizzy
5	Diana Knight Mandy-Su Sarti	Barmy Belle Stonebridge Black Magic

The Mediums by contrast were full of double clears. In a very exciting completion a couple of OBays came out on top. Karen Cole with Obay one Hellova Charmer and Nancy Hudson with Obay Tiz Zensational were the winners followed closely by Julie Saunders with Mista Pickles and Valerie Prentice with Sirensong Beyond All Limits.

Celebration Medium Pairs Final

Place	Handlers	Dogs
1	Karen Cole Nancy Hudson	Obay One Hellova Charmer Obay Tiz Zensational -
2	Julie Saunders Valerie Prentice	Mista Pickles Sirensong Beyond All Limits
3	Nancy Faris Janice Harris	Tia Talo Maria Bramble Bush Secret
4	Michele Patient Zoe Huff	Omara Oak Boney Maroney
5	Kevin Ablitt Matthew Hanna	By Royal Appointment Pippie Rosie

Last, but not least, were the Large dogs. It was another close run thing, which saw the Brentmoor dogs come to the top. Runners up Nikki Turner with Brentmoor Jinx and Sandra Southerwood with Brentmoor Loon. The winners, another family affair, Bill and Pia Glover with Brentmoor Osprey and Borderstorm Midnight Blue.

Celebration Large Pairs Final

Place	Handlers	Dogs
1	Bill Glover Pia Glover	Brentmoor Osprey Borderstorm Midnight Blue
2	Sandra Southerwood Nikki Turner	Brentmoor Loon Brentmoor Jinx
3	Caroline Bartelous Janet Smith	Trex of Stonelink Makeitso Midnight Echo
4	Shelley Christmas Emma Nicholson	The Doctor The Living Torment
5	Sandra Spruce Kim Watts	Dodgin Rags to Riches Karcash K12

John Ward said, 'The Easter Celebration group would like to thank all of the clubs and individuals that have helped us over the last 12 years. Too many people to mention, but I will single out  Don Nunn and Brian Hazell who will always hold a special place in our memories. We would also like to thanks Gerry and DINAS for allowing us to hold our finals at their show.'

 'Though these were the very last Celebration Finals, Mid Downs DTC will continue to run the Easter Celebration Weekend. I'm sure they would appreciate the same commitment that you have shown to us.

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