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10th May 2017

Brian's Update

After the successful Quorn meeting at Garthorpe, we now move on to the Melton Hunt Club Fixture on 21st May. The First Point-to-Point Race is at 2pm, following on from the Pony Racing which starts at 1pm. The ground at the Quorn was well received by those that ran their horses. Brian Crawford and his […]

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10th May 2017

Stallion Nomination For Winner

Free nomination to Phoenix Reach for mares’ race winner Winterbeck Manor Stud has donated a free nomination to its resident stallion Phoenix Reach to the winner of Jockey Club Mares’ and Fillies’ Maiden at the Melton Hunt Club point-to-point at Garthorpe on 21 May. A globe-trotting multiple Group 1 winner who earned almost £2 million […]

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8th May 2017

Stallion Nomination for Winning Mare

The Melton Hunt Club Point-to-Point on May 21st is proud to announce an additional prize for the Jockey Club Mares and Fillies Maiden Race. The Winterbeck Stud has kindly given a free nomination to Phoenix Reach to the Winning Mare. Entries close Monday 15th May.    

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8th May 2017

Dodson and Horrell PPORA Novice Rider Final

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1st May 2017

Next Meetings at Garthorpe

Following on from the hugely successful Quorn fixture on Saturday 29th, Garthorpe is preparing for the Melton Hunt Club, on 21st April, when we host the PPORA Dodson and Horrell Novice Rider Final. The last fixture of the season is on June 3rd, which includes the Point-to-Point Pony Racing Finals. Tickets for both the fixtures […]

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26th April 2017

Brian's Bulletin - Wednesday 3pm

We have watered Monday and Tuesday, (along with a snow storm!) although today the course has not been watered as we are allowing time for it to soak in. It is raining on and off at Garthorpe. Watering will commence very early tomorrow morning and continue until Friday teatime. The course will be open for […]

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25th April 2017

Elizabeth Armstrong

We are thrilled that Elizabeth Armstrong, the well known sporting artist who had a fabulous trade stand at the  Cheltenham festival, will be attending Garthorpe this Saturday.  Elizabeth will be displaying various paintings for sale. Early bird tickets that include a Race Card are for sale via the Website. Both Lawn Enclosure and Picnic Box […]

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25th April 2017

Quorn - Sat 29th April

The next meeting in the Midlands area is at Garthorpe on the 29th April, when the Quorn will be our hosts for the day. It looks set to be a great day, with excellent entries for the seven-race card, a set of trade stands which Burghley Horse Trials would be proud of, and food and […]

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20th April 2017

Brian's Bulletin

The Fences for the Quorn Fixture have all been moved onto fresh virgin ground, with the racing line being down the middle of the track.  Brian has walked on the track today, and said it has a good cushion of grass (not long grass) and is walking well.  The word 'cushion' was reiterated. We do […]

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20th April 2017

Watering at Garthorpe

The Chairman of our next fixture on April 29th, Nick Connors,  would like to remind Owners that in these dry conditions, Garthorpe is being watered with our sprinkler system to produce a safe racing surface.  Brian Crawford, our Clerk of Course, will issue an update over the weekend. We look forward to seeing you on […]

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