Meynell and South Staffordshire Point- to- Point Review – Garthorpe – Saturday 3rd June The curtain came down on the 2017 point- to- point season in both the Midlands and North Western areas on Saturday when the Meynell and South Staffordshire hunt held their meeting at Garthorpe. There was a unique situation where points scored […]
Pony Racing Championship Results
The Results from the Point to Point Pony Racing Championships so kindly sponsored by Treehouse Sporting Colours, Mangan & Webb Saddlery and Fergal O'Brien Racing are as follows: The Meynell Race 1st Blaze N Daze - Lily Diggle. 2nd Liscuib Shoot The Star - Paddy Barlow. 3rd Pick Pocket - Nia Kerslake. 4th […]
Update - Sat am
NEWS FLASH: 7.45 AM BRIAN IS JUST SAID 9ML OF RAIN IN TOTAL GOING GOOD 6.30 AM SAT: Garthorpe had a 6 mm downpour of rain at 9 pm last night, with a total of 7 mm of rain yesterday. The going will be great! We look forward to welcoming you to our last […]
Garthorpe is Watering
Brian Crawford and team are watering at Garthorpe in readiness for Saturdays meeting. Pony Racing: 12.40 and Horse Racing: 2.30
Garthorpe - Charlie Moore Updates
All fences and bends moved on to fresh ground on the inner racing line including the Open Ditch now that is a portable fence this season. Fence 8 – (downhill fence) now the fourth fence in the back straight and jumped up hill. Moved to get optimal ground and ensure sufficient room for 5 x […]
Preview for 3rd June
The Meynell & South Staffordshire Point- to- Point at Garthorpe – Saturday 3rd June- Preview The Midlands Area and Garthorpe season finale takes place on Saturday when the Meynell hold their annual point- to- point races. 104 entries have been taken for a 7 race card starting at 2.30pm, however racegoers are advised to arrive […]
Time Table - June 3rd
TIME TABLE and RUNNING ORDER 3rd June 2017 11.30am Gates Open 12.40pm Pony Racing Commences – Races over about 8 furlongs except the Open Races - 1 mile about 1 furlong 12.40pm Meynell Pt-to-Pt Pony Race – 148cm & Under 1.00pm Treehouse Novice Rider Series Final […]
Brian's Blog Pre Meynell
After the successful fixtures held at Garthorpe this year, we move on to our final meeting, the Meynell on June 3rd. As is tradition for this meeting the downhill fence as been moved to the top of the hill. All of the fences and bends have been moved to fresh virgin ground on the inside. […]