Definitions of Stakes

Open A stake: in which dogs have the opportunity of gaining a qualification towards the title of Field Trial Champion (K Regulations refer) and towards entry in the Championship or Champion stake for its breed; in which entry is open to all dogs of a specified breed or breeds except that such Stakes may not be confined to Any Variety Spaniel [except Spaniel (Cocker) and Spaniel (English Springer)]. It will be limited to a prescribed number of runners, in which case these shall be decided by a draw conducted in accordance with Regulation J6.i. and J6.j. so that preference is given to previous performance.

Novice: Retrievers, Spaniels breeds which hunt, point and retrieve and Pointers & Setters: A stake which is confined to dogs which have not gained an award, or awards, which would qualify them for first preference in the draw for Open stakes.