Steve Murphy and his six trophies from the 2019 Taranaki dog trial season.
Steve Murphy and his six trophies from the 2019 Taranaki dog trial season.
The 2019 Taranaki Dog Trial season ended on a high note with the annual centre diner hosted by the Whangamomona Dog Trial Club held at the Whangamomona Hotel on Saturday night.
Steve Murphy had an excellent season this year, winning six out of 12 awards.
2019 Taranaki Centre cup winners: 2019Cup Winners - Taranaki Centre Top Dogs: Top Heading: Bernie Gower and Hone (17 Pts), Waihi-Waitara Collie Club in Inglewood Top Huntaway: Brad Bielski and Maximus (16 Pts), Egmont Sheep Dog Trial Club Steve Murphy and Savvy (16 Pts), Whangamomona Dog Trial Club Overall Top Dog: Bernie Gower and Hone, Waihi-Waitara Collie Club Inglewood Centre Championships: Event 1: Bernie Gower and Hone, Waihi-Waitara Collie Club Inglewood Event 2: Ken Lobb and Kristofferson, Whangamomona Event 3: Steve Murphy and Savvy, Whangamomona Event 4: Steve Murphy and Savvy, Whangamomona
The Graeme Dickson Cup went to Steve Murphy and his dogs, Sharp (97.5) and Savvy (98) from the Whangamomona Dog Trial Club for the highest aggregate points for one heading and one huntaway.
The Lloyd Duffy Tray went to Steve Murphy and his dog Lace (91) from the Whangamomona Club for the most points in event one and two.
The Graeme Northcott Trophy went to Steve Murphy and his dog Savvy (387.5) from the Whangamomona Dog Trial Club for huntaway aggregate (points from open runs and run-offs).
Bernie Gower and his Heading Dog Hone who won the 2019 season overall Top Dog.
The Bernard Murphy Memorial Trophy went to Bernie Gower and his dog Hone from Waihi-Waitara Collie Club, Inglewood for the dog scoring most points .
