It’s a golden wonder

DOGS ARE USUALLY withdrawn from trials due to injury to themselves, not their handlers, but when Keith Broomfield injured his back during November’s IGL Retriever Championship at Glenalmond he was forced to withdraw his golden retriever, FTCh Polihale Vodka Surprise (Lay on McDuff, 27 December).

Keith is a former champion with the Labrador in 2011, but this was the first time that he had qualified with a golden retriever. His withdrawal was a blow to those hoping to see a golden win the event