The Robin Jager Trial

Robin Jager Sporting Trial 2026 Event Report

If ever there was proof that keeping your scorecard tidy is just as important as finding grip, the Robin Jager Trial provided it. Across three rounds of deceptively demanding sections, competitors were forced to balance ambition with accuracy, and those who mastered that balance rose steadily to the top of the results.

A Masterclass at the Front

The standout performance of the day came from Thomas Bricknell and Andy Beveridge, who put together a remarkable score of 0, completing the event without dropping a single mark. In a sport where even the smallest mistake can prove costly, it was a superb display of precision and consistency.

The battle for second place was considerably closer, with Matt Sharp and Zac Sharp taking the runner-up spot on 12, while John Firth and Ann Boyes rounded out the podium with a score of 14. Just one mark further back, George Watson and Victoria Watson finished fourth on 15, underlining how competitive the chasing pack was throughout the day.

Fine Margins Everywhere

Behind the leading quartet the competition remained exceptionally tight. Richard Sharp and Joe Sharp claimed fifth place on 16, narrowly ahead of Andy Wilks and Mark Smith on 17. A handful of marks either way would have significantly reshaped the top ten, ensuring nobody could afford to relax until the final section had been completed.

A cluster of crews finished on or around the low twenties, including David Webster and Suzanne Webster, Martin Grimwood and Julie Grimwood, Mike Salton and Duncan Walker, plus Boyd Webster and Andrew Gains, all demonstrating impressive consistency over the course of the trial.

Clean Climbs Win Prizes

One of the themes of the day was the importance of clean sections. Several competitors showed flashes of brilliance, but the crews who repeatedly kept the scorecard free of marks were ultimately rewarded. As conditions evolved through the event, maintaining concentration became just as important as outright performance on any individual hill.

Among the Blue Class contenders, Jeff Armitstead and Gill Murton produced a strong drive to finish on 29, while David Simmons and Anita Simmons recorded 40 in their Cap after working steadily through the event's demanding sections.

Conclusion

The Robin Jager Trial may have produced one flawless scorecard, but elsewhere the competition was fiercely contested from start to finish. A dropped mark here and a clean climb there made all the difference, creating an event where positions were earned the hard way.

Congratulations to Thomas Bricknell and Andy Beveridge on a truly exceptional winning performance, and to all competitors, organisers and marshals who helped deliver another memorable day of sporting trials competition.