S Island dog trial results

FINAL results from day four of the South Island sheep dog trial championships at Earnscleugh Station.

Zigzag hunt final: Steve Kerr and Holly (Mackenzie) 1, Ned George and Pitch (Wairoa) 2, Cam Bain and Brax (Millers Flat) 3, Ned George and Kruger (Wairoa) 4, Leo Edginton and Bert (Tolaga Bay) 5, Bruce Parkinson and Range (Raeithi) 6, Josh Brennan and Hung (RuahineRangiwahia) 7.

Straight hunt final: Sam Magee and Edge (Makotuku) 1, Samantha Shaw and Rogue (Matawai) 2, Steve Kerr and Charge (Mackenzie) 3, Bruce Parkinson and Range (Raetihi) 4, Henry Hindmarsh and Prudence (Tolaga Bay) 5, Cam Bain and Hercules (Millers Flat) 6, Grant Calder and Apps (St Bathans) 7.

To compete tomorrow:

Long head top seven qualifiers (in no particular order): Bernard Arends and Tarn (Weber), Bernard Arends and Parker (Weber), Kevin O’Connor and Jax (Waikoau), Guy Redfern and Jimmy (Kaikoura), Paul McCarthy and Pete (OmakauEarnscleugh), Stuart Millar and Laddie (Glenroy).

The leaderboard at the 4pm call (in no particular order).

Short head and yard (judged up to run 197): Brent Mathews and Reef (Makotuku), Scott McRae and Cory (Molesworth), Howard Inglis and Lou (Wairarama), Bernard Arends and Parker (Weber), Mark Copland and Don (Methven), John Scott and Tip (Strath Taieri), Murray Child and Brie (Maungakaramea).