Full match results

THE results of the Henley and District Agricultural Association’s ploughing match 2023 were as follows:

Open class for match ploughs (Greenmore Trophy and Paddy Horler plate for best work by an area member) — 1 Richard Norman, 2 Noel Greenaway, 3 Chris Mead.

Open class for conventional ploughs (Charlie Belcher Perpetual Cup) —
1 Paul Jenkins, 2 Dan Wood.

Reversible ploughs not more than five furrows (Michael Colston Perpetual Cup) — 1 Terry Sayer,
2 Melvin Stamp, 3 Charlie Belcher.

Work done by a vintage tractor — hydraulic (George Druce Perpetual Challenge Cup) — 1 Will Collins,
2 Ray Fletcher, 3 Roger Hannington.

Work done by a vintage tractor trailed (David Sarney Perpetual Challenge Cup) — 1 Graham Clifton,
2 Ian Cradock (pictured above), 3 Mike Burrows.

Work done by a vintage tractor amateur status (Arthur Aldridge Cup) —
1 Jack Marcham, 2 Robert Kimber, 3 Russell Law.

Old grey Fergie class —
1 Giles Pursey, 2 David Bailey, 3 Fred Griffin.

Best work by a Ferguson tractor (Christopher George Memorial Cup) — Not awarded.

Best maintained tractor over 25 years (Martin Bullock Trophy) — Tamsin Stamp.

Best work by a young ploughman aged 17 to 20 on the day of the match (Ron Vines Cup) — Jack Marcham.

Best work by a Young Farmers’ Club member — Jack Marcham.

Best opening (Drewitt Memorial Cup) — Dan Wood.

Best finish (Michael Hunt Cup) — Giles Pursey.

Best work by grey Fergie (McCloskey Cup) — Giles Pursey.

Best work by PM on the day — Graham Clifton.