Tracey and Gavin travelled to Knole Park in Kent for their second novice field trial of the 25/26 season.  Running at no 9, their first run was in bramble.  Gavin hunted fast and hard, with a contact flush on a pheasant.  Eventually called across to the other side for a retrieve which he completed without any fuss.  First run completed.  His second run was in bird cover.  Hunting fast and hard on a back wind, a loose bird lifted and was shot.  Gavin was sent.  As he reached the fall, a bird lifted and flew.  It wasn't the shot bird.  Gavin was stopped and re-directed back to the original fall.  A couple of stops and redirects and he picked the bird.   Trial completed.  Only five dogs completed the trial, with all five dogs featuring in the awards.  Much to their delight, Gavin was awarded 1st place along with Guns' Choice receiving a trophy and silver salver.  Now for Opens ......  where he will be competing alongside his mother Dora, and sister Tash.