My first visit to Maisemore park situated just outside Gloucester city. With the spires of the cities cathedral in view, this well planned and thought out amphitheatre of a racetrack gave superb viewing for the large crowd that came to enjoy not only the barmy early May bank holiday weather, but also eight strong point to point races.
So sun lotion at the ready, get yourself an ice cream and get settled for Maisemore Park Gloucester races for the Croome & West Warwickshire point to point steeplechases.
Race one
The Hunt supporters and farmers race, four runners to post.
Won by the 9/4 shot Diana Ralph trained and James king ridden Rockinrolldixie
I have a chat to part owner Bill Hawkins and jockey James King
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| Rockinrolldixie |
Race two
The Upton Wines Restricted race, eleven runners to post.
The race won by 11/4f Bally River Boy trained by Jake Slatter and ridden by Ali Stirling
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| Bally River Boy trained by Jake Slatter and ridden by Ali Stirling |
Race three
An open maiden for Mares and fillies. Only three to post with a single finisher the 11/10f Dina Maker trained by Thomas Weston and ridden by James King on a brace of winners for the afternoon.
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| Dina Maker |
The other runners Graceful Sound was pulled up by Tommie O'Brien, and Queen of Dragons ridden by James Jeavons refusing at the last while in front.
I have a chat to the winning trainer after the race.
Race four
The mixed open for novice riders was taken by the Emma Jones ridden and owned Bankhall trained by dad David Jones
Emma riding her maiden winner was delighted with her victory, we have a great chat with her after picking up her superb bit of silverware.
Emma Jones ridden and owned Bankhall
Race five
Twelve runners for the 7 year olds and over Conditions race.
Won by the Peter mason trained and ridden Pithivier at 4/5f
I have a chat to Peter after the race.
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| Pithivier |
Race six
Four runners for the Lady Maria Coventry Intermediate. The race taken by the William Marshall ridden Teeton Kato, even money fav, trained by Faye Conway
We chat to the jockey after prize giving.
https://soundcloud.com/mark-pugh-850602593/william-marshall-jockey-of-teeton-kato-winner-of-the-intermediate-race
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| William Marshall ridden Teeton Kato leads runner up Jungle Legend ridden by leading rider of the day James King |
Race seven
A 2m 5f 5,6,7 year old Open maiden.
Won by the Francesca Nimmo trained 4/6f Generation Gap ridden by Tommie O'Brien.
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| Generation Gap over the last with runner up Phoenix Park |
Race eight.
The final race of a scorching afternoon in climate and racing was the Ledbury and North Cotswold Hunts conditions race.
Won by 5/1 shot Monetaire trained by Martin Wanless and ridden by Zac Baker
I have a chat to Zac after the race.
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| Monetaire trained by Martin Wanless and ridden by Zac Baker |
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