THE 2004 sheep dog trial season is underway with a two-day event, taking place at Trethern, Delabole, on May 8 and 9.

There were eight separate trials held on the two days, all being qualifiers for the English National Trials to be held at Newhaven, Sussex, in August.

Competitors travelled from many parts of England and Wales, making competition keen. Judges: Tony Griffiths, Lydney; Terry Coles, Bridford; Gwillam Hopkins, Wales; John Thomas, Aylesbury; Tom Cox, Whitchurch.

Points out of 100.

May 8: field one: Saturday morning: 1, T A Cox with Liz 87; 2, D Meek, Rock 84; 3, G Watson, June 83; 4, Jenny Holdsworth, Beth 81. Saturday afternoon: 1, R Ellis, Maid 87; 2, G Watson, June 85; 3, J Evans, Glen 82; 4, T A Cox, Nap 81.

Field two: Saturday morning: 1, D Meek, Rock 88; 2, T A Cox, Liz 80; 3, J Evans, Glen 77; 4, W Goligher, Nell 70. Saturday afternoon: 1, J Evans, Glen 80; 2, R Ellis, Maid 79 (on outrun, lift and fetch); 3, R Montgomery, Flo 79; 4, J Watson, June 78.

May 9: field one, Sunday morning: 1, I Mackay, Peg 88; 2, G Hopkins, Peg 85; 3, R Evans, Jill 82; 4, G Howells, Meg 81. Sunday afternoon: 1, R Montgomery, Flo 91; 2, G Watson, June 90; 3, J Evans, Glen 87; 4, D Meek, Taff 67.

Field two: Sunday morning: 1, J Evans, Glen 72 (on outrun, lift and fetch), 2, D Meek, Rock 72; 3, G Hopkins, Cap 70; 4, M Ellis, Taff 67. Sunday afternoon: 1, J Watson, June 75; 2, I Bickle, Rosie 68; 3, Jenny Holdsworth, Beth 62; 4, I Bickle, Rip 58.