The final standing for the Awards are now complete for the Larkhill season thnaks to Terry Selby. Larkhill stalwart Stan Rawlins and his Co Owner and Traner Harriet Wright take home the top three Awards Leading Owner Leading Horse Leading Novice Horse Investigation is on going as to whether this has been achieved before. Stan has been helping at Larkhill (for years) with all sort of kit ...

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After inspecting today (Thursday 10th April), the Committee has made the decision to call off the meeting on Easter Saturday. The going is currently Hard. Without the ability to water and with limited rain forecast this is unlikely to improve. This early decision will give participants time to make alternative plans for the Easter weekend.

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Following the cancellation of the meeting at Exeter next Friday, the Final of the Intermediate Series will be held at Wincanton on Wednesday 16th April as part of their fixture. The qualifiers from the various Devon and Cornwall races will be the only horses eligible to participate in the race Out thanks to the Wincanton Executive for their support in running this race.    

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Monday 7th April Update Preparations are gathering pace for their meeting on Saturday 12th The watering operation was started on Friday using a a side sprayer to protect the racing line. Going is now Good and they will continue watering as necessary to ensure good/good to soft  ground on the day. Two Pony races start the day followed by 6 Point to Point races at 2.00pm Early Bird ticket...

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We would like to apologise for the cancellation of racing on Sunday.  It was paramount to put the welfare of horses first and that was the sole reason why the decision was made not to go ahead.   We are glad so many visitors stayed and enjoyed the rest of the day with the impromptu dog show and music. We have been in contact with visitors who requested a refund on the day and all ...

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This weekend sees the culmination of the joint course awards between Badbury Rings and Milborne St Andrew. The Eric Dymott Memorial Trophy presented to the Leading Novice Rider at the two courses could well go again to Rian Corcoran who is currently leading on 14 points from Jack Stenhouse on 8 points and Bubble Barlett on 7. If Rian holds on to this lead, it will be the first time this Award wil...

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(Credit: Sarah-Jane Bullock Photography) A bottle of Tanners champagne for the January Moment of the Month was presnted to Molly Griffiths(on left)  by Kelly Delaney (Secretary for the Tedworth Point to Point). Molly had her first ever winner on only her third ride at Milborne St Andrew when the Amie Treacy trained A Nice Malbec took Division 1 of the Older Maiden.  A Nice Malbec...

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The season is now half way through so here’s an update (up to and including 16th Feb) of those all-important standings in the Wessex Awards which are presented at the Awards Evening on Saturday 28th June.   Spillers sponsored Awards In the Leading Trainer (10+) Award Harry Ryall (who has increased the size of his string since winning the 9- Award for the last two years) has jumped ...

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The Point-to-Point Authority (PPA) is introducing alcohol testing for jockeys as part of an ongoing commitment to safety and integrity in the sport. This initiative aligns with the British Horseracing Authority’s (BHA) regulatory standards and will be conducted by Abbott Toxicology at selected fixtures throughout the remainder of the season.  A number of fixtures will include alcohol t...

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Racing Welfare is offering the Home Energy Grant to those who currently work or are retired from working in the thoroughbred racing and breeding industries.This grant is specifically aimed at meeting increased home energy costs for those living on or below the Minimum Income Standards (as defined by The Joseph Rowntree Foundation)The Home Energy Grant is: In response to the increase i...

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