Not the only one in the family to do well, Nugget (Ch Oakridge Nusakan NRA CCD) also gained 3rd Place in today's Novice Stake, with a couple of excellent first runs, before hitting the last run, which was partly through thick, black smelly mud. He persevered despite the dreadful conditions, and completed the trial.
Neville's boy Riley (Oakridge Lochinvar QC) completed both trials over the weekend, with some brilliant retrieves, however knocked himself out of contention for placings with a little too much naughty exuberance between the pegs. This dog is certainly not lacking in enthusiasm and drive, but thankfully he did start to settle down over the course of the weekend, so I am really hoping that he can make it to a few more trials. Practice makes perfect, so they say!