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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Brian's Course Update
Preparation is under way for our third fixture of the year - The Quorn, on Saturday April 29th. I wanted to update you all on my plans for our next fixture. All of the fences will be moved on to fresh virgin ground, that has not been raced on yet this year for this meeting. […]
Join Us In The Lawn Enclosure
We would like to invite you to join us in the 'Lawn Enclosure' at the Quorn Meeting on 29th April from 12 noon. Start the day with a selection of of waitress served Canapes, produced by the Olive Pot Catering Company and a glass of fizz or two, in our marquee overlooking the Parade […]
Next Meeting 29th April
We are looking forward to our next fixture, the Quorn, on Saturday 29th April. First Race is at 1.30pm The Quorn Huntsman, Peter Collins will parade the famous pack of Hounds before racing commences. In true Quorn style, there is something for everyone. The new 'Lawn Enclosure' is the place to be, from 12 noon […]
Next Meeting
The next fixture at Garthorpe this year is on Saturday 29th April. The Quorn meeting. The first race is at 1.30pm. Melton's well known D.J, Scampi will be playing in the Bar after racing. New for this year, is the 'Lawn Enclosure'. Why not treat yourself to Canapés and Fizz before racing? Picnic Boxes are […]
Going Update - Friday 11am
Brain Crawford has given the going at 11am, as <strong>Soft, Good to Soft in places.</strong> It is a good drying day today, and tomorrow. He envisages similar ground tomorrow. The first race is at 12.30. Don't forget to buy your tickets