My understanding is that the winner had express permission of John Taylor or that he had a ticket for the weekend as you state Hazel (this is on the form which he signed designed by me and on all advertising of the competition)

I take such statements signed by entrants as being binding and any breach very seriously indeed. I have known Dave many years and would not believe that he has done anything wrong

A copy of my rules was circulated to all entrants just before the start and highlights 'personally purchased a ticket or express permission of John Taylor'

If any breach has occurred then I am afraid it would negate his first place position

I will have a word with John Taylor too asap

Many Thanks
Ray