Winner of the 2009 National Championship
Lester's Snowatch
with owner/handler Gary Lester
and scout Ike Todd
To many, it may have seemed an almost perfect
morning. Temperatures were comfortable, skies somewhat overcast,
but an eerie stillness gave you the feeling that birds scent
could be hard to locate. Both dogs drawn to run in the eighth
brace were seasoned competitors. Lester’s Snowatch (Bud) had
been coming here since his derby year, making this his fourth bid
at the title.
Bred, raised and trained by his Kentucky owner, Gary Lester; Bud
was one of five dogs being run by amateurs in this year’s
championship. Bud was scouted by the talented young man from
Montana, Ike Todd. Bud’s win record is impressive including
three championship titles, seven runner-ups and most recently,
four re-qualifying placements including the three hour National
Free-for All which he won in early February.
We want to express our sincere CONGRATULATIONS to Lester's
Snowatch and his owner/handler Gary Lester. GREAT JOB!!