MPD (3). 1. Aird’s, Lyart Yossarian. Nice solid pup but rather unruly. Lean head with dark, kind eye. Good depth of brisket and strong well angulated hindquarters. Needs some ring craft but should be nice when mature. Presented well. 2. Taylor’s, Lyart Yes Minister. Pleasing baby, brother to winner. Strong neck of good length. Shapely hindquarters and good feet. Unsettled on the move. Needs time to mature. Presented well. 3. Gow’s, Laird of Lisnabanree at Anmialchu.

PD (2). 1. Blackford and Morrissey’s, Lord Seafield of Hartvalley. Well presented youngster of good size. Handsome head with a gentle expression. Reachy neck flowing into correct shoulder placement. Deep chest and well arched loin. Excellent mover for his age showing long stride. Well presented and handled. 2. Cunningham’s, Killoeter Lamlash at Aonachdubh. Another pleasing puppy. Not quite the scope in movement as winner. Handsome head with appealing expression. Good backline and hindquarters. Presented well.

JD (3). 1. Meer’s, Lealla Kinrossie of Lordswell. Upstanding dog of lovely type. Handsome head, dark kind eye and good ears. Strong neck of good length into well made shoulders. Nicely balanced youngster with correct backline and good tuck up. True mover showing nice action. Expertly presented and handled. Promising in the future. 2. Hogan’s, Cotherstone the Magician by Breesfalt. Smaller dog of nice type. Very shapely, good brisket and topline. Moving a bit close behind on the day. In lovely condition and presented well.

PGD (11). 1. Peach’s, Gentom Oliver Twist to Kilbourne. Very shapely dog. Lean head, correct eye with appealing expression. Powerful neck of good length. Excellent forequarters and brisket. Good backline nicely handled and presented well. RCC. 2. Pink’s, Greyhawks Romanie Rom. Handsome dog. Super head and expression. Well made front, nice depth of brisket and good bend of stifle. Impressive mover who covered the ground well. Presented in lovely condition. 3. Girling’s, Pyefleet Qwilliam.

LD (5). 1. Helps’, Beardswood Marmion. Quality hound of nice type and outline. Lovely head of good length with a kind expression. Good neck and excellent layback of shoulder. True mover, very sound with long stride. As always from this kennel, immaculately presented and handled well. 3. Edwards’, Kilbourne Vincent.

OD (7). 1. Peach’s, Greyflax Myth to Kilbourne. Quality dog of lovely type and outline. Handsome head, dark eye with a faraway look and nice high ear set. Excellent neck, shoulder placement and forelegs. Strong backline, nicely arched over loin and good fall away to his well set long tail. A joy to watch on the move. Very true with long stride. Harsh coat put down to perfection and expertly handled. CC. 2. Finnett and Harrington’s, Ch. Hyndsight Wind of Change. Another quality hound. Well made shoulders, strong topline and broad hindquarters. Nice depth of brisket and good underline. Free mover in lovely condition and expertly handled. 3. Girling’s, Pyefleet Percy.

VB (2). 1. Seymour-Jackson’s, Kilbourne Tystie of Ghiltan. Attractive bitch of 7 years. Lovely head and expression. Good depth of chest, correct forequarters and good bend of stifle Nice tail set and neat feet. Stylish mover. In lovely condition and handled well.

MPB (2). 1. Bailey’s, Greyflax Milly Molly Mandy. Sweet baby of 6 months with the loveliest of heads and expression. Elegant neck and well placed shoulder. Correct backline with nice fall away and very shapely hindquarters. Long tail, well set completed the picture. Excelled on the move for one so young. In lovely condition and a promising future. 2. Taylor’s, Lyart Yea Verily. Feminine baby with pleasing head and expression. Lean neck of good length. Nice topline and shapely hindquarters. Moved well when settled and presented well.

PB (5). 1. Parson and McKinnon’s, Claonaiglen Shira. Very pretty bitch. Super head, dark, correct shaped eye with a gentle expression. Good reach in neck flowing into well laid shoulders. Correct backline and nice fall away. Strong hindquarters with good length from hip to hock. Excelled on the move showing true action. Beautifully presented and handled. BP. 2. Bond’s, Regalflight Moth. Very shapely youngster of nice type. Pleasing head and expression. Very good bone and substance. Shapely in body conformation and stylish on the move. Presented and handled well. 3. Rafferty’s, Tartraven Kayholm at Reiversreach.

JB (3). 1. Peach’s, Pingleholl Ruby to Kilbourne. Most beautiful young lady. Exquisite head and expression. Elegant neck flowing into well made shoulder placement. Good topline and great depth of brisket. Good bone and strong quarters. Impressive mover. Presented and handled well.

PGB (15). 1. Seymour-Jackson’s, Ghiltan Tiercel. Beautiful bitch that I liked very much. Feminine head, dark eye with a gentle expression. Excellent mover, very true and covering the ground with ease. Lovely balanced young lady with all the curves in the right places. Nice textured coat put down to perfection and expertly handled. RCC. 2. Adams’, Hydfron Ula for Zandahar Sh CM. Another lovely hound. Beautiful head, dark eye with faraway expression. Long reachy neck, well laid shoulders and good backline. Free mover, in lovely condition and expertly handled. 3. Williams’, Kilbourne Iduna at Inverclyde.

LB (14). 1. Bailey’s, Greyflax a Kind of Magic JW. Well made bitch of good size. Attractive head with gentle expression. Excellent bone and substance. Very shapely front with good forelegs. Deep chest, strong topline and good croup. Well muscled hindquarters with good bend of stifle. Sound mover, presented and handled well. 2. Johnson’s, Modhish Lilly Langtree. Very pleasing bitch of nice quality. Good front and broad hindquarters. Lovely head with sweet expression. Moved well showing good fore and aft. Presented and handled well. 3. Helps’, Beardswood Morwenna.

OB (4). 1. Bailey’s, Greyflax Guinevere. Most beautiful bitch that has everything for me. Lovely outline stood and on the move. Matured into a top class Hound since I last judged her. Excellent neck, shoulder, brisket, topline and hindquarters. Very balanced, sound moving at all times and showing a lovely head carriage on the move. Lovely coat pattern put down to perfection and expertly handled. CC and BOB. 2. Churchill's, Lealla Huna. Pleasing lady of nice type. Attractive head with gentle expression. Well made front and strong topline. Steady mover. In lovely condition and handled well.

Denise Courtney