"Thank you to Midland Counties committee, who asked me to step in to some very large shoes following the untimely death of Mr. Hedd Richards. We held a minute's silence before judging to remember and reflect on what a huge impact he had on the breed and what a loss he is to us all. Thanks also to my efficient stewards, who kept everything moving so expertly and thank you to all who entered and took my placings so graciously."