Result: Missouri Open Championship

Location: Grovespring, Missouri

Post Date: Apr 22, 2026

Submitted By: Bonnie Hidalgo

Missouri Open Championship (front): Matt Cochran with Wild Covey Strikezone and Judd Carlton with Haney's Silver Dollar. (Back row): Andy Daugherty, William Smith (judge), Richard Beaver (judge), Tim Self, Dave Capstick, Bonnie Hidalgo, Tommy Davis, and Luke Eisenhart.

Wild Covey Strikezone is the 2026 Missouri Open Champion! Andy Daugherty handled the 5-year-old pointer male for owner Ryan Westfall. Haney's Silver Dollar was named runner-up for handler Luke Eisenhart. Haney's Silver Dollar is bred and owned by Chris Cagle, Woodlawn, Tennessee.

The Missouri State Field Trial Association hosts the Missouri Championship; the Field Trial Sportsmen's Association of Southwest Missouri hosts the Missouri Open All-Age stake and the Don Fox Memorial Open Derby. Both the Championship and the Open All-Age stake are one-hour qualifying stakes for the National Championship. The Field Trial Sportsmen's grounds at Grovespring, Missouri, have been the permanent home of these stakes since the late 1990s. The trial originated at Busch Wildlife Area near St. Louis in the 1950s.

The Missouri Open-All stake is the first stake on this trial's roster; its placements were swept by handler Luke Eisenhart. The winner was Miss Arkansas, a pointer female owned by Mike Lemons of Conway, Arkansas. Erin's Perfect Storm, pointer male, placed second for owner Brad Woodie. In third was Erin's Code of Honor, a pointer male owned by Allen Linder of Livingston, Tennessee. The Missouri Open All-Age drew a field of 33 dogs with all but one starting.

The Don Fox Memorial Derby follows the Open All-Age. It is named in memory of a long-time member of the Field Trial Sportsmen's Association. This year, the Derby drew a record entry of 40 dogs. Haney's High Dollar emerged victorious in this top-quality stake. He is owned by Chris Cagle, Woodlawn, Tennessee, and was handled to the win by Luke Eisenhart. Taking second place was Haneys Cloud Nine, owned by Pat Siebels and Jake Davis. Donalsonville, Georgia. Red Dirt Road Mondo came in third for owner Jay McKenzie of Eureka, Kansas. "Dirt" was capably handled by Allen Vincent.

Sharleen Daugherty hosted the drawing at the Daugherty home on Saturday, March 14. At that time, it was decided to delay the start of the trial by one day, to Tuesday, March 17, due to inclement weather predictions and a larger-than-normal entry at the Heartland Open All-Age stake, which precedes this trial. The drawing was conducted by Dennis and Bonnie Hidalgo, the trial's co-chairs, and Sharleen. Sharleen took all the entries and had things well organized for an efficient drawing process.

The grounds were in good shape; winter had knocked down some of the fall cover, making it easier to see the dogs. Quail were plentiful, with some pre-released coveys being found in addition to the twice-daily planted birds. All of the facilities were neat and orderly for the start of the event.

Purina sponsors this event through a generous donation of Purina Pro Plan Sport dog food and a credit at the AFTCA store, which is used to purchase gifts for the judges. The Missouri State and Field Trial Sportsmen's associations greatly appreciate the assistance that Purina provides. Thanks to Purina and its ambassador, Greg Blair, for your support!

A special thank you to all the professional trainers who have steadfastly supported this trial through the years with your entries. We want you to know that you are all appreciated. for the sportsmanship you demonstrated each and every day of this trial. You make hosting this event an enjoyable experience. Although we don't get many amateur handlers, you can be assured that we appreciate you, too!

There is a friendly, social atmosphere at this trial; every night after the running, there is either a social hour with drinks and hors d'oeuvres or a full dinner served. These are all sponsored by the host club or by generous donors. It gives everyone the opportunity to relax and visit.
Hosted meals included the John Evans Memorial Fish Fry on Thursday night, which was sponsored by Betty Evans and Dennis and Bonnie Hidalgo. Allen Vincent kindly agreed to do the frying; Matt Cochran and Andy Daugherty assisted. Sides and details were organized by Sharleen Daugherty. On Saturday night, Ken Schmidt, Kipp Linard, and George Hill came down from St. Louis and cooked a pork chop dinner with sides and dessert for all. The dessert was a special cake, celebrating Dave Capstick's recent induction into the Brittany Hall of Fame. On Sunday night, Luke Eisenhart sponsored a grilled hamburger meal. Sharleen Daugherty fixed sides and cobbler for dessert. Allen was the chef, assisted by Luke and Matt. On Monday evening, Sharleen grilled hot dogs for everyone. She also prepared the hors d'oeuvres she served every evening when no dinner was planned. Everyone was well fed at this field trial!
No birds, no trial! We certainly didn't have that problem! Thanks to the efforts of Tim Self, Dave Capstick, Dennis Hidalgo, and William Smith, there were plenty of opportunities for the canine competitors to find quail.

Dog wagon duties were handled by Tim Self on seven of the eight days. Dennis Hidalgo drove the day that Tim could not. Dave Capstick assisted Tim with the dogs and coffee break items. Bill Westfall or Dennis was in the field with dog boxes on a UTV, giving early-pick-up dogs a lift back to the dog wagon.

Dennis created and printed the running orders and figured entry payments due and payouts for the winners. He also made all of the important announcements. Sharleen collected the fees and paid the bills. Your scribe handled all of the duties of a field marshal, but thankfully, most handlers were quite familiar with the courses.

The weather was certainly a factor this year. We experienced numbing cold, then extreme heat, strong winds with cool temperatures, and back to extreme heat. March threw everything she had at us, including sleet and snow.

Missouri Open All-Age Stake
The Field Trial Sportsmen's Association's Open All-Age stake was the opening stake of this eight-day trial. It is a National qualifying stake for 2027. It commenced on Tuesday morning, March 17, a day with a sunrise temperature of 10 degrees! The high for the day may have reached 38 degrees. Thirty-one pointers and one setter made up the starting field.
Judges for this stake were Eddy Smith of Fruitvale, Texas, and Justin Hess from Exira, Iowa. They set a good pace and watched all the dogs closely. Eddy Smith is a trainer who occasionally competes in field trials and works as a hunting guide. He has developed and sold many young bird dogs for competition and hunting. He brought a lot of bird dog knowledge to the team. Justin Hess develops and trains his own Vizslas as an amateur. He has sharp eyes and plenty of experience with bird dogs. Justin has judged many championships for various breeds and is well respected. Together, they made a great team, and we appreciate them for lending their services to the Missouri Open trial.

Open All-Age Winners
Miss Arkansas was the popular choice to win this stake, and she made it look easy. This 4-year-old pointer female is owned by Mike Lemons, Conway, Arkansas, and was handled by Luke Eisenhart. She was sired by Lester's Storm Surge; her dam is Game Snow.
Miss Arkansas showed a beautiful edge running race; her forward pattern and excellent range created a smooth, flowing ground heat. Point was called for Miss Arkansas at 25; she could be seen far to the front along the creek at the end of Davis bottom. She stood like a statue while the gallery rode to her. She was lofty and held her pose through flush and shot. Released, she was forward across the creek, rimmed the area leading to vacuum hollow, and took the left edge of Island field. She headed up Horse Killer hill, and then her whereabouts were unknown until Luke spotted her in the grass on the east end of Apple Tree hill at 47. She was high on both ends and very intent on her quarry. A covey of quail was put up in front of her; she remained high and tight. Sent on, she took the edges forward all the way to Little Vine. She finished there, powering away on the ridge, a fitting end to a splendid performance!
Erin's Perfect Storm, handled by Luke Eisenhart, placed second for owner Brad Woodie. Storm was sired by Chelsea's Thunder Bolt; his dam is Erin's Bet On Me. The white and orange pointer male was whelped on January 17, 2020. He drew the eighth brace, the second to run on Wednesday.
Erin's Perfect Storm was released heading up the hill into Little Vine loop. Point was called for him at 4, in the far northwest corner of the ridge loop; he was backed by his bracemate. Storm exhibited excellent style and manners. Storm was pointing in the upper end of Sycamore at 22; he looked attractive, and his manners were above reproach on his game. At 26, Storm was spotted far down the alley on the left; he was pointing with intensity and was yet again a gentleman on his game through flush and shot. Storm pointed at 40, near the big pond west of the barns. It was another first-rate find. Storm pointed in the bull pasture at 44, but it didn't look right to his handler, and he was taken on. Erin's Perfect Storm finished nicely, forward coming out of Climer's property.
Erin's Code of Honor placed third in this very competitive stake. This 6-year-old pointer male is owned by Allen Linder of Livingston, Tennessee, and was handled by Luke Eisenhart. Erin's Code of Honor was sired by Erin's Redrum and is out of Erin's Miss Maggie.
Erin's Code of Honor was released heading west, toward the bull pasture, in the final brace on Tuesday. He was quick to the front, making short work of the bull pasture before entering Climer's pasture. He ran with an easy, ground-covering gait. He shared in a divided find at 20, in the clubhouse loop, where he showed intense style throughout. Near the end of Clubhouse loop, Code scored a second find at 34. He stood beautifully with excellent manners. At 40, Code carded an unproductive. just south of the twin barns. Taken on, he made bold, forward moves through the alley and beyond. Eisenhart called point at 57, Code was standing on the far right front, beyond Daugherty's house. He was high and tight for the flush of his birds. Erin's Code of Honor finished well to the front.

Open All-Age Running
Miss Arkansas (Eisenhart) and Westfall's Mandalay (Daugherty) were paired together when Mayfield Storm Charger was scratched. Mandalay had been drawn as the bye-dog in the 17th brace and was moved up. Mandalay was seen far to the front shortly after the breakaway but was subsequently lost. Miss Arkansas's winning performance is described in the Winners' section above.

Erin's Three Amigos (Carlton) and Wild Covey Sundial (Daugherty) released heading up the Little Vine ridge. They made fast work of that ridge and showed beyond it. At 12, Sundial was on point, everything looked great until it wasn't, and Sundial was picked up. Amigos continued forward and was found on point, just around the first curve in Sycamore. He stood with good style but took a couple of steps at the flush. He continued on, with good moves that took him to the far end of Sycamore bottom, where he slammed into point. He left with the birds to end his bid.

Bandit's Hill Avenger (Rinehart) ran with Lester's Front Porch (Siebels). Avenger pointed below the barns at 17; Korry called flight of a bird, but it was not seen by the judge. He caught the front in time to honor Front Porch, who was pointing staunchly; unfortunately, the work did not produce game. In Climer's first field at 31, Front Porch pointed beautifully, with Avenger backing, but once again, no birds could be produced, and Front Porch was up. Avenger continued mainly forward into the clubhouse loop. He pointed there at 44, but it was a barren stand, and he was picked up.

Arkansas' Headliner (Eisenhart) and World Class Instigator (Cochran) were the first to run following the lunch break. Instigator was strong and mostly forward when seen. Just into Davis, he pointed stylishly at 17, he opted to flush them, and was on the wagon. Headliner showed well through Davis bottom and was seen on point at the far end at 24. His birds were elusive, and relocation was needed. He relocated and pointed nicely three times before he decided to show his handler their exact location.

Mayfield Storm Front (Siebels) and Erin's Bold Ruler (Eisenhart) were released into Island field at the dog wagon crossing. Storm Front scored a beautiful find at 4, just before Horse Killer hill; Bold Ruler honored politely. Just into Sycamore, Storm pointed on the left at 41, with all in order. A third find came for Storm at 46, along the east fenceline of Sycamore bottom. Bold Ruler honored naturally and with style. Birds were flushed while both dogs stood mannerly. Eisenhart opted to pick up. Mayfield Storm Front finished the hour forward.

Haney's Hurricane Seeker (Russell) and Erin's Code of Honor (Eisenhart) were released heading west toward the bull pasture. Erin's Code of Honor placed third, and his performance is described above. Seeker was fast off the line. He made a left turn, putting himself out of pocket for a short time. Returned to his handler by his scout, Seeker caught the front in Climer's pasture. Seeker is built to run and did a great job of it. He took part in a divided find in the clubhouse loop at 20; he was attractive and mannerly throughout. At 40, he was discovered south of the barns, on point. Seeker had his bird well located and scored a very nice find. He continued his hour fast and predominantly forward, finishing beyond the horse corrals.

Erin's Legacy (Carlton) and Wild Covey Strikezone (Daugherty) were Wednesday's opener. They went quickly to the front. At 12, point was called for both dogs. They were on the south side of the Double Gates field; both were standing tall. As the handlers approached, the setter flushed the birds and was up. Strike remained mannerly throughout. Strike scored again on the first cross line in Davis at 21, all in order. He was released and quickly pointed again, but it was mentioned that his last bird had set in at that spot, and he was taken on. Strikezone pointed again at 29, which was on the center line. He showed style and manners. At 31, he suffered a nonproductive stand. Strikezone's fourth and final find came at 46, in the field before Horse Killer hill. Again, he was high on both ends but made a slight move at the flush. He finished the hour forward in Little Vine.

Erin's Perfect Storm (Eisenhart) and Blackhawk Lucky Charm (Vincent) ran on Course 2 on Wednesday morning. Storm's hour was described earlier. Jim Mills was riding to watch his Lucky Charm perform. Lucky honored naturally and with style at 4 in the far corner of the ridge loop. Lucky made an outstanding move through Sycamore bottom. On the hillside at 23, Lucky scored a beautiful find. Lucky was absent as the course traversed Daugherty ridge; she was not recovered under judgment.

Haney's True North (Eisenhart) and World Class Mayhem (Cochran) were released heading into the Clubhouse loop. Mayhem pointed at 10 beside the pond; True North came in for a back. True North was under birds at 15. Mayhem scored another good find at 20; he was stylish and mannerly. His handler opted to pick up at 30, as the dog was not running his typical race.
Quail Woods Pine (Carlton) and World Class Migraine (Siebels). Migraine was lost shortly after his release; the tracker was out by Davis bottom. Pine was forward in pattern but went birdless.

Strut's Bee Sting (Davis) and I'm Gallant (Vincent) were released in Little Vine loop; it was getting hot. They were forward through the ridge loop, with Gallant the stronger. Coming into Sycamore, Gallant seemed to suffer from the heat, but after a dip in a mud puddle and a drink from his handler, he took off like a shot, making a beautiful move that took him rapidly through the bottom. From that point on, he ran a big, attractive race. He scored a find at 32, near the barns; all was in nice order. Gallant pointed again at 37, near the former blue house site. He showed high style and was perfectly mannered. Gallant was far forward in the bull pasture and Climer's fields. He finished his hour with another quality find in the clubhouse loop. Bee Sting was predominantly forward and showed a snappy, high-tailed gait; unfortunately, she found no birds. She had a barren stand just before pick-up.

Miller's Last Call (Rinehart) and Miller's Triple Crown (Siebels) began their brace on the first hill in the clubhouse loop. They were strong on the ground, covering a lot of country. They showed a few times in the loop; by the barns, they were nowhere to be seen. Last Call's tracker was out at 26; Triple Crown's was taken at the end of the alley at 30.

Beeler's Final Solution (Beeler) and Haney's Silver Dollar (Eisenhart) ran Course 1 on Thursday morning. A scout's call of point led to a limb find for Silver Dollar at 10. He demonstrated extreme intensity, style, and good manners throughout. Final Solution had a good find on the north edge of Double Gates field at 12. They were credited with a divided find just into Davis at 17. On the center line of Davis bottom, Silver Dollar was on point at 22, Solution was coming up the line and honored on sight. Silver Dollar corrected a few feet, locked up again, and was steady for flush and shot. They took different routes from this find; Solution took the right edge forward, while Silver Dollar took the left edge. Solution locked up on point at 25. Silver Dollar came down the line and was slow to back. Solution made a bold move down the left line in the Island field. He pointed there at 34, Silver Dollar backed, but no birds were produced. Silver Dollar pointed with intensity on the approach to Horse Killer hill. Solution came around the corner and backed. Birds were produced, and the dogs were steady. Silver Dollar could be seen standing, far to the front in Little Vine at 52, Solution honored nicely. Both dogs showed perfect decorum through flush and shot. This big running pair flew around the Little Vine ridge. When time was called, they were found standing below at 103, with the find going to Silver Dollar and the back to Solution.

World Class High Def (Siebels) and Westfall's Power Trip (Daugherty) turned loose just beyond the scene of the last brace's find. Power Trip was on point at 1, Def roaded in before stopping. At 3, Power Trip pointed again, Def backed with style. Trip released, then Def moved up and pointed. Daugherty collared Trip out; the bird was flushed for Def. Both dogs were picked up.
Miller's Heat Advisory (Carlton) and Mayfield Storm Messenger (Siebels) were released heading toward Sycamore bottom. They scored a divided find at 6, all in order. Heat pointed at 19, below the barn with attractive style and good manners through flush and shot. In the bull pasture at 27, Heat scored a third find of good quality. Both dogs were up before the hour ended.

Erin's Copper Colt (Carlton) and Wynona's Rebel (Vincent) were released in Horse Corral bottom, heading to the twin barns, but both were absent at the barns. Colt required a tracker; Rebel showed forward, coming off the ridge into Sycamore. He continued nicely forward but found no birds.

Missouri Open All-Age (front): Luke Eisenhart with Miss Arkansas, Judd Carlton with Erin's Perfect Storm, and Tommy Davis with Erin's Code of Honor. (Back row): William Smith, Dave Capstick, Tim Self, Bonnie Hidalgo, Eddy Smith (judge), Justin Hess (judge), and Ann Forester.

Grovespring, Mo., March 16
Judges: Justin Hess and Eddy Smith
OPEN ALL-AGE [One-Hour Heats] - 32 Pointers and 1 Setter
1st-MISS ARKANSAS, F1705667, pointer female, by Lester's Storm Surge-Game Snow. Mike Lemons, owner; Luke Eisenhart, handler.
2d-ERIN'S PERFECT STORM, F1692323, pointer male, by Chelsea's Thunder Bolt-Erin's Bet On Me. Brad Woodie, owner; Luke Eisenhart, handler.
3d-ERIN'S CODE OF HONOR, F1696057, pointer male, by Erin's Redrum-Erin's Miss Maggie. Allen Linder, owner; Luke Eisenhart, handler.

The Don Fox Memorial Open Derby
Eddy Smith and Justin Hess were once again serving in the judicial roles. They rode hard to view this fine young crop of dogs on their game. The 40-dog entry was comprised of 23 pointers, 16 shorthairs, and one setter.
Haney's High Dollar won this stake for his owners, Chris Cagle Sr. and Chris Cagle Jr., Woodlawn, Tennessee. He was capably handled by Luke Eisenhart. Haney's High Dollar is a son of Haney's Silver Dollar out of Pete's Greystone Jill. The white and orange pointer male was whelped on February 2, 2024. Haney's High Dollar ran the first brace on Saturday morning, the 13th brace of the stake. He put down a strong, far-ranging race with a good gait and a forward pattern. Haney's High Dollar scored a well-polished find at 12, which put the win in his pocket.
Haneys Cloud Nine captured second place for handler Pat Siebels and Jake Davis and was handled by Pat. Cloud Nine appeared in the fifth brace and was the early favorite. He turned in a forward race and made intelligent use of his course. Cloud Nine scored a nice find at 8, near the twin barns, all in order. His next find came after the road crossing, at 20 on the fence line south of Daugherty's. Near the cemetery at 25, Cloud Nine carded his third, high-quality find in close proximity to his bracemate's find. Cloud's manners and style were perfect.
Red Dirt Road Mondo, owned by Jay McKenzie of Eureka, Kansas, and handled by Allen Vincent, was third. He was sired by Texas Wild Rex and out of Hard Rock April Showers; he was whelped on January 6, 2024. He performed in the first half of the third-hour course and was braced with the second-place winner. Dirt was predominantly forward at excellent range. He pointed on the right edge, across from the cemetery at 25. Dirt showed finished manners and high style on his bird.
The most noteworthy of the unplaced dogs (in order of running) were Westfalls Georgia Line (Daugherty), with a beautiful race and one find where steps were taken; and CK Playmaker (Carlton), with a very nice find on Apple Tree hill, a good race, and a great finish.
Other derby dogs with bird contact and good races were in order of appearance: Silver W Orange Crush (Eisenhart), Erin's Desert Storm (Carlton), MSK Vegas (DiMambro), Erin's Dreamcatcher (Carlton), Cadron Creek Sam (Vincent), MSK Chisel (DiMambro), and MSK Athena (DiMambro).

Don Fox Open Derby (front): Judd Carlton with Haney's High Dollar, Derek Rogers with Haneys Cloud Nine, and Matt Cochran with Red Dirt Road Mondo. (Back row): Tommy Davis, Luke Eisenhart, Tim Self, Eddy Smith (judge), Jake Davis, Pat Siebels, Allen Vincent, and Justin Hess (judge).

DON FOX MEMORIAL OPEN DERBY - 23 Pointers, 1 Setter, and 16 German Shorthairs
1st-HANEY'S HIGH DOLLAR, F1714646, pointer male, by Haney's Silver Dollar-Pete's Greystone Jill. Chris Cagle, owner; Luke Eisenhart, handler.
2d-HANEYS CLOUD NINE, F1708717, pointer male, by Haney's Silver Dollar-Bluemound's Charged Up. Chris Cagle, owner; Pat Siebels, handler.
3d-RED DIRT ROAD MONDO, F1711695, pointer male, by Texas Wild Rex-Hard Rock April Showers. Jay McKenzie, owner; Allen Vincent, handler.

Missouri Open Championship
Judges for this prestigious Championship were William Smith of Moscow, Tennessee, and Richard Beaver of Wichita Falls, Texas. Rich Barber had been advertised to judge, but a death in the family precluded that. Howard Burbach agreed to step in, but when he saw the size of this trial's draw, he had to decline due to a scheduling conflict. Richard Beaver graciously changed his own schedule to help us out. It turned out to be a great thing as William and Richard were very compatible. They both have a wealth of field trial experience, including judging numerous championships. They set a pace that kept us on schedule for the courses. Both men watched closely, knew what they were looking for, and made succinct decisions. The Missouri State Field Trial group appreciates their time and effort. We all missed the presence of William's wife, Tommi, who usually accompanies him.

The Championship commenced on Saturday afternoon, following the conclusion of the Derby stake. Two braces were run in the late afternoon to enable the Championship to conclude on Tuesday evening. This allowed the American Derby Invitational Championship to begin on Wednesday, March 25. Forty dogs were drawn in this National qualifying stake; however, two were scratched. Twenty-nine pointers, eight shorthairs, and one setter came to the starting line: not our best entry, but certainly a respectable one.

Missouri Championship Winners
Wild Covey Strikezone, owned by Ryan Westfall and handled by Andy Daugherty, won this coveted championship title. Strike is a 5-year-old black and white pointer male. He was sired by Open Range Terminator out of the dam, Open Range Ice Breaker. He appeared in the 10th brace, which ran on Monday morning, March 23.
Wild Covey Strikezone released heading up the hill in Little Vine loop. He was absent at the northwest corner. Strikezone showed in the bottom several minutes later. Strikezone scored his first find at 26, at the east fence line of Sycamore bottom, nicely done! At 30, he stood attractively on the hillside, birds flushed with all in order. At 40, he pointed with beautiful style on the line near the barns. At the bull pasture's cross fence, he pointed birds with attractive style at 52. Wild Covey Strikezone finished forward in Climer's pasture. He covered a lot of country in his hour while staying forward for the better part of it.
Haney's Silver Dollar is proudly owned by Chris Cagle Sr. and Jr. of Woodlawn, Tennessee. Luke Eisenhart handled the multi-titled champion. Haney's Silver Dollar was bred by the Cagles. He was sired by Ransom and is out of the blue hen, Haney's North Star. Silver Dollar is a 5-year-old white and orange pointer male.
Haney's Silver Dollar released up Little Vine hill. At 17, he was well down the right line of Sycamore when he swapped ends to point. Silver Dollar scored a classy find in the first draw of the bull pasture, above the old shed at 38. He ran a huge, predominantly forward race, finishing in the Clubhouse loop.

Missouri Championship Running
Haney's True North (Eisenhart) and World Class Instigator (Cochran). True North was scratched. Instigator was lost before Davis bottom.

Miller's Heat Advisory (Carlton) and In Country's Apache (DiMambro). Considering the 90-degree temperature when Heat Advisory ran, he was incredible on the ground! He was consistently forward. Heat scored a nice find on Apple Tree hill at 30. Style and manners were excellent. Miller's Heat Advisory finished forward while showing off his grit, determination, and conditioning. In Country's Apache did not complete the hour.

Erin's Code of Honor (Eisenhart) and Blackhawk Lucky Charm (Vincent) were the first brace on Sunday morning. Dr. Jim Mills was mounted to see his Blackhawk Lucky Charm perform, and perform she did! Code of Honor pointed stylishly at 8, but it was a hawk kill. He failed to back at 20 and was picked up. Lucky was pointed in the timber on a hillside at 9; a quail was flushed with all in order. At 14, near the second creek crossing, she stood beautifully through flush and shot. Lucky scored a third time just into Davis bottom at 20, she made a slight turn to mark. A fourth find came at 28, on the west line of Davis. She put down a flowing forward race. She ran her edges and covered Apple Tree hill superbly; she took the right edge all the way and showed forward. Lucky Charm finished nicely to the front in Little Vine.

Macke's Jim Bob (DiMambro) and Mayfield Storm Messenger (Siebels). Owner Jake Davis was riding for Messenger. Abe Macke was scouting for Jim Bob, who ran a strong, predominantly forward race. Jim Bob pointed near the site of the old blue house at 38. He stood high and tight for the flush and shot. He was forward through the bull pasture and into the private ground. He pointed at 54, in the corner of Climer's first pasture. Relocation was called for, and he flushed the bird in his attempt. Storm Messenger pointed in Sycamore at 18; he was mannerly for flush and shot. On Daugherty's ridge at 29, Messenger pointed birds that were in the open. He held until the flush, then went with them.

Miller's Last Call (Rinehart) and Wild Covey Sundial (Daugherty) started in Clubhouse loop. Sundial was not performing to expectations and was up at 14. Miller's Last Call topped the hill to the barns and was absent for a time. In the alley, Korry pointed him out just as he went up the hillside. When the dog returned, Korry opted to pick him up.

Erin's Perfect Storm (Eisenhart) and Mayfield Storm Front (Siebels) were the first brace after lunch on Sunday. Both dogs were forward in pattern, but the heat took its toll. No birds were pointed this hour, and they were both up before it expired.

Wynona's Rebel (Vincent) and Strut's Bee Sting (Davis) were released in the Island field. Rebel had an early absence but showed before Horse Killer hill; his handler was still searching, so Davis kindly turned him up the hill, where Allen reclaimed him. Bee was absent at the bottom of the hill climb but showed several moments later on top of Apple Tree hill. Rebel was bothered by the extreme heat and was up early. Bee Sting ran stronger as time went on; he finished his hour well forward on Daugherty ridge, but no birds were moved this brace.

Erin's Three Amigos (Carlton) and World Class Migraine (Siebels). Migraine was scratched due to an injury. Three Amigos was forward in pattern but found no birds.

Monkeyshines Callme The Breeze (DiMambro) and Erin's Copper Colt (Carlton) were first to run on Monday. Breeze pointed below the Double Gates at 13, he stood with high style and intensity for the flush of his quarry. Colt honored nicely. Breeze was on point again at 20, just inside Davis bottom on the left. Again, he impressed with his intensely stylish stance. Colt scored at 26, with Breeze backing, in the midline of Davis bottom. Colt showed superb style, which he retained throughout. On the left front edge in Island field, Colt pointed again at 38, all in order. Breeze was on point at 40, approaching Horse Killer hill. The two dogs went up the hill well ahead of their handlers. Colt was pointing in the grass on top of Apple Tree hill; he was steady for the flush of his birds at 48. Breeze was pointing on the fence line, with birds flushed at 49. They finished the hour forward in Little Vine.

Wild Covey Strikezone (Daugherty) and Chicoree's Riden High Trixie (DiMambro) were paired in the 10th brace. Wild Covey Strikezone was the eventual winner. You can read about his performance above. After the release up Little Vine hill, Trixie was absent on the back of the ridge loop, and the tracker was out at 22.

Miss Arkansas (Eisenhart) and Miller's Triple Crown (Siebels). Jake Davis was mounted to watch Triple Crown. They were released in Climer's first pasture and were nicely forward through the Clubhouse loop. Miss Arkansas was strong and forward as she moved toward the barns. She pointed there with a world of class, remaining so until collared. She was quick to the front upon release. Crown was briefly absent as we headed into the alley, but showed a short time later. Miss Arkansas was absent at the road crossing and not recovered under judgment. Crown was found on point at 44, but it was a hawk kill. He had a nice find on the right below the corrals at 48. At 50, Crown pointed again with beautiful style, but no birds were found, and he was picked up.

Bandit's Hill Avenger (Rinehart) and Westfall's Mandalay (Daugherty) were paired in the first brace after lunch. Ann Forester was riding to cheer on Avenger. Bandit's Hill Avenger broke fast and forward. He was lost early in the hour. Mandalay scored a nice find at 13 along the ditch in the Double Gates field. He showed forward into Davis bottom where he pointed at 20 with high class. Unfortunately, he moved on the flush and was taken up.

High Standing Cuttin Edge (DiMambro) and Erin's Legacy (Carlton) were turned loose midway through Davis. Cutting Edge pointed intently at 1 in the right corner, but no birds were found. He was absent at Horse Killer hill, and the tracker was out at 34. Legacy ran a nice forward race. This pretty setter had a stylish find on the east fence row of Sycamore bottom at 53; all was in perfect order. He finished forward on Daugherty ridge.

Mayfield Storm Charger (Jake Davis) and Slate Rock's Rommel (DiMambro). There was a brief delay before this brace could be run since the dog wagon overheated and had to be replaced by another truck. We were underway in short order. Charger was handled by his owner. This pair had an attractive divided find in the bull pasture at 15, and both dogs were mannerly. Charger pointed in the Clubhouse loop at 40, but the work was unproductive. Rommel's point at 44 was also barren. Near the barns at 53, Rommel was pointing with Charger honoring. Both were mannerly for the flush and shot. They finished the hour heading forward in the alley.

Westfall's Power Trip (Daugherty) and Erin's Bold Ruler (Eisenhart) were the first brace on Tuesday morning. Trip pointed near the double gates at 13, with Ruler backing nicely. Relocation was required; Trip flushed the bird and was picked up. Ruler wasn't suiting his handler and was up before the hour mark.

I'm Gallant (Vincent) and Quail Woods Pine (Carlton) began their brace in Davis bottom. I'm Gallant ran a big, beautiful, forward race. He used the edges nicely. Gallant scored a classy find, well forward in Sycamore bottom at 58. Pine scored a nice find at 14, all in order.

Arkansas' Headliner (Eisenhart) and PW Lily In The Field (DiMambro) were headed up the hill from Sycamore to start. Headliner pointed at 2 and was solid throughout the work. Lily honored at 2. Near the barns at 14, Headliner retrieved a bird and was taken up. Lily continued forward but was eventually up before the hour elapsed.

Beeler's Final Solution (Beeler) and In Country Jazz (DiMambro). Jazz pointed at 3, but it was a barren stand. Solution suffered an unproductive at 12. In Davis bottom at 20, Jazz carded a second unproductive and was put on the wagon. Solution was not himself, and Beeler opted to pick up.

World Class Mayhem (Cochran) and World Class High Def (Siebels) were turned loose in Davis bottom. Both were absent before Horse Killer hill; Def's tracker was given out. Mayhem was also up early. No birds were pointed this brace.

Haney's Silver Dollar (Eisenhart) and Lester's Front Porch (Siebels) were released up Little Vine hill. Silver Dollar took runner-up honors, and his performance was listed earlier. At 17, on the right line of Sycamore, Front Porch was credited with a mannerly back. On Daugherty's ridge, Def pointed stylishly at 24. Someone said a bird left, but neither the handler nor the judge saw it. As the situation was discussed, the dog self-relocated and was picked up.

Judges: Richard Beaver and William Smith
MISOSURI OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP [One-Hour Heats] - 37 Pointers, 1 Setter, and 8 German Shorthairs
Winner-WILD COVEY STRIKEZONE, F1697326, pointer male, by Open Range Terminator-Open Range Ice Breaker. Ryan Westfall, owner; Andy Daugherty, handler.
Runner-Up-HANEY'S SILVER DOLLAR, F1698758, pointer male, by Ransom-Haney's North Star. Chris Cagle, owner; Luke Eisenhart, handler.

Judges Eddy Smith and Justin Hess.