J Griffiths critique - Champ Show 15/11/15 Members Stakes
Members Stakes (14, 3 Abs)
1st Thorn’s Taevas Black Velvet at Grafmax JW ShCM.
Black & rust bitch. A substantial yet elegant female with a clean outline. Lovely head with dark almond shaped eyes, good depth of muzzle and a lovely expression. Clean neck leading to slightly sloping top line and good tail set, which was held well whilst on the move. Good angulation front and rear, straight front legs leading to tight feet, elbows close and good depth of chest. Moved very well, driving from the rear and good reach in front.
2nd King’s Nerak A Twist Of Fate JW.
Brown & rust bitch. Another substantial female with a lovely head, good planes and lovely expression. Good strong neck leading to slightly sloping top line and good tail set. Good bone and tight feet. Good angulation front and rear, well-muscled throughout. Moved well, but 1stmoved with a bit more drive.
3rd Robertson’s Cockneyoka City Rhythm
4th Robertson’s Cockneyoka Moondance Rebel
5th Hopkinson’s Otago Rhapsody In Black
Jeni Griffiths (Amious)