Garthorpe are delighted to announce that Southwell Racecourse, are once again sponsoring the Garthorpe Championships. There is a fantastic prize package to be won at Garthorpe this year, courtesy of Southwell Racecourse. Both the Leading Lady and Male Rider will win: £100 tack voucher for T. Frosts of Bawtry, table for two in Southwell Racecourses, […]
Pony Racing Rallies 'This is a marvellous opportunity for budding Jockeys to have a go!'
Pony Racing 6th January 2016 The Melton Hunt Club Point to Point is planning to run a novice race next May for ponies and riders that have not been placed 1st or 2nd in any pony race and have not competed in any race course race. There is no jumping in pony races ! If […]
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE CHAIRMAN -GARTHORPE IMPROVEMENTS
The course is in fantastic condition and wintering well. Along with the annual renewal of 2 fences, we are renewing the road that runs next to the bottom of the track to create a new and much safer exit route for cars. The Melton Hunt Club fixture on May 8th, looks forward to hosting the […]
NOTICE - Check Weights/Penalties (Regulations 91/114)
We would like to remind Owners and Keepers to take extra care to declare their horses at the correct weight. The responsibility for ensuring the correct weight is carried lies with the person making the declaration. Owners and Keepers are advised that the weight shown in the race card may not be correct.
Premier Car Parking - Offer!
Premier Car Parking at Garthorpe 2016. * Same Forward Reserved Parking near the Parade Ring and Front Rows. * Great for Picnics and Viewing. * Admits 4 People to all 5 Meetings. * Garthorpe hosts both the Dodson and Horrell PPORA Novice Rider Finals, and the Pt2Pt Pony Racing Finals. * £160. Normal price £250 […]
Pony Racing Rallies
Further Pony Racing Rallies are being arranged for 2016, under the Belvoir Hunt branch of the Pony Club umbrella, by kind invitation of Mr and Mrs C. Bealby, at their Barrowby yard, near Grantham. Provisional dates: Tuesday 29th March Monday 5th April Friday 15th April To be included on the mailing list or for further […]
The PPORA, Dodson and Horrell Novice Rider Final
Garthorpe is delighted to be the host of the prestigious Dodson and Horrell Novice Rider Final, at The Melton Hunt club Fixture, on Sunday May 8th 2016. More information will be posted on how to qualify when it becomes available.
Garthorpe Dates 2016
28th Feb... The Cottesmore Hunt 19th March.. The Belvoir Hunt 23rd April.. The Quorn Hunt 8th May.. The Melton Hunt Club 4th June.. The Meynell and South Staffs' Garthorpe is proud to be hosting the Dodson and Horrell Novice Rider Final, at the Melton Hunt Club meeting.
MAPPA 2015 Awards Dinner Dance - Time to purchase tickets, and support our award winners
The Midlands Area Point to Point Association Awards 2015 Awards Diner Dance, kindly sponsored by D & M Barthorpe, will be held at Shearsby Bath Hotel, Shearsby, LE17 6PP on Saturday 26th September. 7.30pm. Carriages at 1am. Black Tie. Glass of Champagne on arrival. Tables of 10 and a few 12. Tickets £50.00 from Tik […]
Brian Crawford has updated the going report on Thurs am
Watering is going according to plan. We have some natural rain forecast. Signs are looking positive for good, safe racing ground on Sat. We will update.