15-03-2024 17:52:38 in General by Admin
Due to the prolonged wet spell and heavy overnight rain on Thursday the organisers have had to cancelled the meeting on Sunday.
They are exploring the possibility of an alternative date. We will update as soon as the outcome is known
08-03-2024 21:58:32 in General by Admin
Half-brother to top sire Adlerflug leased to fledgling West Country stud by Yorton Stud.
A fledgling stud is standing its first thoroughbred stallion with the arrival of Adlerflug’s half-brother Arrigo.
The 16-year-old son of outstanding sire Shirocco has been leased by Yorton Stud and James and Jean Potter to Chloe Roddick and her husband Philip Maloney who are based at Bullbrook Fa...
08-03-2024 16:03:45 in General by Admin
Quantock point to point at Cothelstone goes ahead as planned. However, normal route through Bishops Lydeard is blocked. If coming through Taunton go to Kingston St Mary and follow the signs from there (will turn left just before the village)
If coming from the North go through Bridgewater and Enmore. Always the best route for cars, but a steep hill to go down at the end
If coming from the No...
02-03-2024 12:17:39 in General by Admin
The course at Charlton Horethorne has passed the inspection in the sunshine this afternoon. The going will be soft, heavy in places and the forecast is good for tomorrow. So see you all there!
01-03-2024 14:11:51 in General by Admin
This has been given to Rachel Bartlett, the owner/breeder and trainer of Dorset Diamond successful at Badbury Rings on 18th February.
Ridden by Will Biddick for Rachel, it was a very emotional victory for Rachel who had been given the dam of Dorset Diamond, Bobby’s Choice by the late Richard Miller and this was the gelding’s first ever victory. Watched by Michael Miller, son of Richar...
27-02-2024 08:44:52 in General by Admin
Larkhill Racecourse meeting on Sun 25 February went ahead with 87 horses facing the starter. Since our last meeting rain fell most days and despite our best intentions, we were unable to roll the course or move the fences for fear of making matters worse. It was the wettest it has been in memory. We are aware that the going was in some areas a bit cut up and below our normal high...
19-02-2024 15:21:40 in General by Admin
The Tanners Moment of the Month for January 2024 and bottle of champagne is awarded to Richard King following the win of his home-bred Great Colewood. Richard who had been unwell had decided to take a break from owning until the family persuaded him to continue with Great Colewood with Ed’s wife, Polly taking a half share. Richard a previous joint master for the South Dorset had also recen...
17-02-2024 15:20:51 in General by Admin
The second and final Hunter Chase to be held this season at Wincanton takes place on Wednesday 28th February with entries closing on 22nd February. This a 2 and a half mile race for the Dick and Sue Woodhouse Trophy. It is an Open Hunter Chase.
Following the excellent entry received for the Taunton Hunter Chase next Tuesday it would be really encouraging to see a similar entry for thi...
11-02-2024 14:31:25 in General by Admin
The second and final Hunter Chase to be run at Taunton this season on Tuesday 20th February.
Entries close on 14th February. It is an Open Hunter Chase over 2 miles 7 furlongs with a total prize money of just under £6600. It is being sponsored by the Jumping for Fun Forum and it is hoped that many of the forumites will be present to support the race.
General Manager Bob Young was del...
05-02-2024 12:45:51 in General by Admin
It is with deep sadness that we have to report that West Country point-to-point rider, Keagan Kirkby, 25, has died following a fall at Charing point-to-point in Kent today.
His horse, trained locally, ran out through the wing of a fence on the second circuit of the final race. The on course Medical Team attended immediately and despite additional support from a 999 Helicopter Emergency Serv...