Annual Working Test at Windsor Great Park – Sunday April 26th 2026
On Sunday April 26th 2026 The Golden Retriever Club held it’s Annual Working Test at Windsor Great Park by kind permission of His Majesty, the King and the Crown is Estate Commissioners and head-keeper Mr Peter Clayton. The test covered Puppy, Special Puppy, NDNH, Novice, Open and Veterans. Photos to follow. We were blessed with
Annual Working Test at Windsor Great Park – Sunday April 26th 2026
On Sunday April 26th 2026 The Golden Retriever Club held it’s Annual Working Test at Windsor Great Park by kind permission of His Majesty, the King and the Crown is Estate Commissioners and head-keeper Mr Peter Clayton. The test covered Puppy, Special Puppy, NDNH, Novice, Open and Veterans.
Photos to follow.
We were blessed with the most fabulous weather, almost clear blue skies and wall-to-wall sun sunshine. Fantastic conditions and a truly beautiful estate.
We had a large entry which was quite fluid leading up to the event which ended up with 73 dogs in the draw. Ultimately some 64 dogs ran
Huge thank you to our judges Robert Worrall, Chris Marshall, Jane Manley and Keith Manley who had a monumental task and worked tirelessly all day. Thank you also to Colin Pelham who kindly gave up a morning to meet Karolina and myself to set the tests, carefully utilising the areas Peter Clayton showed us. The tests were fair and more challenging to some than others. Colin used his experience of this wonderful location to best advantage.
Our team of helpers were amazing, we had those new to the sport and some more seasoned competitors. These events really could not run without these guys and we are indebted to them. I am not given to single out one particular person but Karolina has been an absolute star. Thank you.
Thank you to all our Sponsors. Skinners who provided generous vouchers, certificates, numbers and support. Gamekeeper goods also provided generous vouchers and club discount for essential items. Last, but by no means least, thank you to ACME Whistles who donated the most amazing gold sleeved sterling silver whistle with a leather lanyard in a presentation box. Sally Pepper was lucky enough to win this fabulous prize.
It would be very remiss of me not to mention our club president Wendy Andrews who made the most amazing lunches for the judges and helpers. Competitors enjoyed amazing cakes, also made by Wendy. Everything wasbeautifully presented and tasted just as good. Thank you Wendy.
Well done to all the competitors, for some their first test Onto the results. Congratulations to those in the awards.
Puppy
1. Fay Drewry handling Donardglade Briar Of Goldmyrtus
2. Lanes Gould handling Heatherbound Highlight
Special Puppy
2. Laura Jane Middleton handling Lanlwyd Comanche
NDNH
1. Angela Bailey handling Davylog Mellow Elo
Novice
1. Pieter Vivijs handling Think Twice X-ceeds Therapaws Limit
2. Jacqui Crew handling Taldenian Gibson
3. Jill Gardner handling Haverholme Park Yew of Foxcote
4.. Claire Waterman handling Kentewone Deep Lemon
COM Jannah Baert handling Wayan of Ridersfort
COM Sue Jordan handling Tullysedge Roxi Roux
Open
1. Lanes Gould running Elkshead Skye of Heatherbound
2. Philippa Williams running Moscargrange Freya of Castlemans
3. Kim Jinks running Jinkster Golden Gambler
4. Kim Jinks running Jinkster Jumiper
COM Sue Jordan running FtCh Tullysedge Incas Gold
COM Andrew Wright running Millgreen Basil of Wadesmill
Veteran
1.Kim Jinks running Mistybrook Ochre
2. Fay Drewry running FtCh Think Twice Zeto to Hero
3. Jean Baveystock running Polihale Bucks Fizz at Baveybuilt
4. Philippa Williams running Castlemans Soulmate
COM Jill Gardener running Polihale Hot Tikka of Foxcote
COM Alison Shaw running Sleigh Comey
Thank you to all the competitors for your patience. A steep learning curve for me, onwards and upwards!
I wish you all the very best for the rest of the season.
Debbie Morgan
Working Test Secretary\