Sunday, October 14, 2012

2012 Region 1 All-Age Results

Front from left, Ch. Great River Magnum with Brian Sanchez and RU Ch. Chasehill Little Bud with Erin Stolgitis. Rear from left, field trial chairman Richard Giuliano, judge Jason Smit, Christine Donabedian, judge Jim Isperduli, Jim Bush, John Stolgitis, Elizabeth and John Malone and reporter Janice Gregory.

GREAT RIVER MAGNUM
 WINS 2012
 REGION 1
AMATEUR ALL-AGE
 CHAMPIONSHIP


RUNNERUP
 IS CHASEHILL
 LITTLE BUD


EAST WINDSOR, Conn. -- Great River Magnum, a pointer male owned and handled by Brian Sanchez of Central Islip, NY, was named champion at the 2012 Region 1/AFTCA Amateur All-Age Championship held Oct. 13-14, 2012 at Flaherty Field Trial Area. Magnum had six finds and a race that stretched the limits of the course. 


Runnerup was Chasehill Little Bud, a pointer male owned by John Stolgitis and handled by Elias Richardson. Bud also had six finds and hit the course hard. Judges said the difference between the two top dogs was slight and based only on their races.
Honorable mention went to Calico's Touch of Class, a pointer female handled by Tiffany Henderson; Erin's Stone Cutter, a pointer male handled by Kevin Stuart; Richfield Silver Belle, a pointer female handled by Bill McNamee, and High Drive Casey,  a pointer male also handled by Brian Sanchez.
Saturday night's cocktail party was hosted by Claudia and Bill McNamee, owners of 2011 Champion Richfield Silver Belle, handled by Bill McNamee.

Judges were Jim Isperduli of Paxton, Mass., and Jason Smit of Montgomery, NY. Field trial chairman was Richard Giuliano.

Saturday, October 13, 2012

2012 New England Futurity Results

Futurity winners, front from left, Mark McClain with Enhancement Southern Belle, Nadine and Jim Thomas with Thomas's Adirondack Mason, Hillhayvn's Stump Jumper with Jeanette Tracy and Oh My Darlin' with Jason Smit. Back row from left, Tom Hance, Becky Blanton, Mike Tracy, Billy Kerr, Lloyd Miller, Tom Mercier, Dillon Shaffer,  Mary Tracy, John Stolgitis, Pat Casey, Janice Gregory, Bill McNamee, Jeff Smith, Kevin Stuart and George Tracy.

ENHANCEMENT
SOUTHERN BELLE
 WINS 2012
 NEW ENGLAND
 FUTURITY


Enhancement Southern Belle, a pointer female handled by Mike Tracy, was named winner of the 2012 New England Futurity.  Belle had five well-spaced quail finds and ran a big, forward race. Judges were impressed with the dog's ability to find birds off course and with the fancy pointing style of the dog. "He tore the place apart," said judge Tom Mercier.

Second place went to Thomas's Adirondack Mason, a setter male owned and handled by Jim Thomas. The big, tri-colored setter ran early in the stake and had one find and one back. He also ran a big, powerful race -- something the judges were looking for -- and looked awesome on point. And although it won't win a field trial, a good back never hurts and Mason had an outstanding one. With his bracemate pointing, Mason staunchly backed and stayed that way even when the bracemate chased the bird after it flushed. Judge Lloyd Miller was particularly impressed with the rapport the dog had with his handler.

Third place went to Hillhayvn's Stump Jumper, a pointer male bred and handled by Jeanette Tracy.  The pointer had four finds and ran a big, strong, driving race. Judges were impressed with the dog's class on the ground and his style on point. 

Fourth place went to Oh My Darlin', a pointer female handled by Pat Casey. The pointer had five good, well-spaced finds. Judges were impressed by the dog's ability to dig up birds on the course. 

Honorable mention went to Awsum Country Girl,  a pointer female run by George Tracy. Country Girl had four finds, one back and a lot of class on the ground.

Judges were Lloyd Miller and Tom Mercier. Field trial chairman was Jeff Smith, in Margaret Drew's absence. And a big thank-you to Mary Tracy for stepping in to handle the essential details of the trial when we were between chairmen!




Wednesday, October 10, 2012

2012 Region 1 All Age Running Order


2102
 Region 1/AFTCA
 Amateur All-Age
 Championship
 Running Order

The 2012 Region 1/AFTCA Amateur All-Age Championship will be held this weekend (Oct. 13-14) following the New England Futurity at Flaherty Field Trial Area in Connecticut.

Judges are Jim Isperduli of Paxton, Mass., and Jason Smits of Montgomery, NY. Chairman is Richard Giuliano.

The running order is:

1-1 Waybetter Rex PM Bishop
1-2 Calico's Catch and Release PM Henderson/Smith
2-1 Southbound Strech PM Fino
2-2 Sam ESM Richardson
3-1 Calico's Touch of Class PF Henderson/Smith
3-2 Mac's Silver Dollar PM McClurg
4-1 Sound Investment ESF McNamee
4-2 Jessie PF Smith
5-1 Calico's Tom Thumb PM Sanchez
5-2 Erin's Stone Cutter PM Stuart
6-1 Ringo ESM Thomas
6-2 Clyde ESM Richardson
7-1 Richfield Silver Belle PF McNamee
7-2 Porter Meadow Elwood PM Bush
8-1 High Drive Casey PM Sanchez
8-2 Shaw PF Richardson
9-1 Richfield Silver Lining PM McNamee
9-2 Mighty ESM Thomas
10-1 Great River Magnum PM Sanchez
10-2 Chasehill Little Bud PM Richardson
11-1 Porter Meadow Bette PF Bush
11-2 Bye

2012 "Miss Leslie" Derby Winners

Futurity winners, from left, Cairds Little Brynn, with Robert Little; Chasehill Bud Lite, with John Stolgitis; and One Bad Winter, with Karen Unsworth. 

WINNERS
 ANNOUNCED
 FOR "MISS LESLIE"
 ANDERSON 
OPEN DERBY

Eleven dogs were drawn for the 2012 running of the "Miss Leslie" Anderson Open Derby Woodcock Classic held at Dave Palmer's Cronk Farm in New Brunswick, Canada. Judges were Steve Forrest and Thom Richardson.

First place winner was Cairds Little Brynn, a pointer female handled by Robert Little. Second went to Chasehill Bud Lite, a pointer male handled by John Stolgitis. Third-place winner was One Bad Winter, a pointer female owned and handled by Karen Unsworth. All three winners are sired by John Stolgitis' Chasehill Little Bud.

Honorable mention was given to Wild Apple LJ, a pointer male owned and handled by Craig Doherty; and Snuff Mill Atalanta, a setter female handled by Kelsey Dellinger.

NE Futurity Running Order


2012
 NEW ENGLAND
 FUTURITY
 RUNNING ORDER
 ANNOUNCED

Twenty-seven dogs have been drawn for the 2012 New England Futurity which will start Friday morning, Oct. 12 at Flaherty Field Trial Area in Connecticut. Judges are Lloyd Miller and Tom Mercier.

A cocktail party will be held Friday at 5 p.m. in honor of 2011 Futurity Winner Calico's Touch of Class followed by dinner at 6:15.

Running order follows:

1-1 Sugarknoll Sledgehammer PM Casey
1-2 Cold Harbor Wheezy PF G. Tracy

2-1 Skip A Beat PM J. Tracy
2-2 Ironstone Linestar ESM Richardson

3-1 Great River Chance ESM M. Tracy
3-2 Thomas Adirondack Mason PM Thomas

4-1 High Drive Chez PM G. Tracy
4-2 Grand Heritage Revolution ESM J. Tracy

5-1 Oh My Darlin PF Casey
5-2 Awsum Country Girl PF G. Tracy

6-1 Ironstone King's Reward ESM Richardson
6-2 Dancing Dayzee Dukes PF M. Tracy

7-1 I'm Earl PM G. Tracy
7-2 Hillhayvn's Stump Jumper PM J. Tracy

8-1 Backcountry Tornado PM Catanzarite
8-2 Steel City Kate PF J. Tracy

9-1 Mac's HiHo Silver PM McClurg
9-2 Enhancement Southern Belle PF M. Tracy

10-1 Backcountry Polly PF Catanzarite
10-2 Lite Speed PM G. Tracy

11-1 Ironstone Spectacular ESM Richardson
11-2 Big Creek's Samantha ESF J. Tracy

12-1 ZZ Top PM Casey
12-2 Backcountry Penny PF Catanzarite

13-1 The Kings Hand PM J. Tracy
13-2 Walden's Ridge Ice PM G. Tracy

14-1 Hickory's Golden Girl PF M. Tracy
14-2 Bye

Monday, October 8, 2012

International Amateur Woodcock Championship

Mike Flewelling, left, with Champion Richfield Silver Lining, and John Stolgitis with Runnerup Champion Chasehill Little Bud.

Richfield Silver Lining
Wins International
Amateur Woodcock
Championship

Runnerup is Chasehill Little Bud

Richfield Silver Lining, a pointer male owned by Bill and Claudia McNamee, was named champion at the annual International Amateur Woodcock Championship in Woodstock, New Brunswick.

Runnerup Champion was Chasehill Little Bud, a pointer male owned by John Stolgitis.

Both winner and runnerup were handled by Mike Flewelling. Both dogs had numerous finds on grouse and woodcock, according to reports.

Twenty-nine dogs were entered in the championship. Judges were Jim Wade and Tim Tufts. Reporter was Austin Parsons.

Others competing from the Rhode Island area included Karen Unsworth and her pointers, Chasehill Bud Lite and Misty Meadow Rosebud, Phil Clark and his setter, Tank McNamara; and Richie Frisella with his setters, Peace Dale White Gold, Peace Dale Duke, Peace Dale Black Gold. Karen also handled Richard Giuliano's pointer, Richfield Almond Joy.

Saturday, October 6, 2012

Northeastern Running Order



55 DOGS DRAWN
 FOR 2012
 NORTHEASTERN
 OPEN SHOOTING DOG
 CHAMPIONSHIP

EAST WINDSOR, Conn. -- Fifty-five pointers and setters have been drawn for the annual Northeastern Open Shooting Dog Championship which starts Monday, Oct. 8 at 7 a.m. at Flaherty Field Trial Area. Chairman of the event is Gene Casale Jr.

The Northeastern kicks off New England's GRAND THREE which also includes the 77th New England Shooting Dog Futurity on Oct. 12-13, and the 84th New England Open Championship on Oct. 15. The Region 1 Amateur All-Age Championship will be squeezed in between the Futurity and the Open, but not before Saturday, Oct. 13.

Running order for the Northeastern follows: 

1A. Coosawhatchie Chief              PM         Mike Tracy
1B. Chiseled In Stone                    PF         Jeanette Tracy
                                                                      
2A. Calico’s Touch of Class          PF           George Tracy
2B. Fazan’s Stress Free                SM          Matt Basilone

3A. Tall River’s Chico                   PM         Mike Tracy
3B. Megan’s Black Jack                SM        Gary Malzone

4A. The Thrill Is Back                    PF           Jeanette Tracy
4B. Waiting Till Midnight                PF           George Tracy

5A. Merritt’s Zachary                    SM          Gary Malzone
5B. Klee’s Shooting Star               PF           Mike Tracy

6A. Sugarknoll War Paint              PM         George Tracy
6B. The Lobbyist                           PM         Jeanette Tracy

7A. Double Trouble Joe                 PM         Matt Basilone
7B. Klee’s Handsome Hank          PM         Mike Tracy

8A. South Bound Stretch              PM         Gary Malzone
8B. Sugarknoll Snow Warning      PM         George Tracy

9A. Jetsettin Jenny                        PF           Mike Tracy
9B. A Carolina Shadow                PM         Gary Malzone

10A. Big ‘N’ Rich                         PM         George Tracy
10B. Maple Valley Cowgirl           PF           Jeanette Tracy

11A. Merritt’s Pearl                      SF           Gary Malzone
11B. Grousewood’s Skeeter         SM          Matt Basilone

12A. Calico’s Catch ‘N’ Release  PM         George Tracy
12B. Heritage                                PM         Mike Tracy

13A. Octavio                                SM          Mike Tracy
13B. Grand Heritage Motion         SM          Jeanette Tracy

14A. TS Steelforce                        PM         Matt Basilone
14B. Misty Acres Abby                 PF           George Tracy

15A. Avalon Creek                        PF           Mike Tracy
15B. White Spider                         SF           Jeanette Tracy

16A. Richfield Silver Belle              PF           Mike Tracy
16B. Enhancement Alice June         PF           George Tracy

17A. Redgate’s Sassy Pants           PF           Jeanette Tracy
17B. Calico’s Dynomite                  PM         George Tracy

18A. Dimigelio’s Bobbi                  PM         Matt Basilone
18B. Great River Ice                      PM         Mike Tracy 

19A. Dominator’s Legacy               PM         Jeanette Tracy
19B. Erin’s War Creek                   PM         George Tracy

20A. Chasehill Little Bud                 PM         John Stolgitis
20B. Our Big Bully                          PM         Mike Tracy

21A. High Drive Rocky                   PM         George Tracy
21B. Buffalo Bill                              PM         Mike Tracy

22A. Triple G Dominator’s Girl        PF           Jeanette Tracy
22B. Steel City Maven                     PF           Matt Basilone

23A. Richfield Silver Lining              PM         John Stolgitis
23B. R.J.’s Carbon Copy                PM         George Tracy

24A. Serious Investment                  PM         Mike Tracy
24B. Fazan’s Dee Lite                     SF           Matt Basilone

25A. Moonlite Magic                      PF           George Tracy
25B. Land Cruiser Scout                 SM          Jeanette Tracy

26A. Erin’s Boxcar Willie                PM         Mike Tracy
26B. I Wanna Be A Cowgirl           PF           Matt Basilone

27A. Covey Up Woodie                 PM         Jeanette Tracy
27B. Great River Class                    PF          George Tracy 

28A. High Desert Dream                 PF          George Tracy
28B. Bye