Ottery St Mary was not the place for favourite backers. The first five short priced nags were all beaten, including three odds on shots. The Dapper Fox (1-2 to […]
WRITTEN BY GRANVILLE TAYLOR “The first day of spring is one thing, and the first spring day is another. The difference between them is sometimes as great as a month.” […]
Going Soft, heavy patches; Open ditch omitted Hunt race (Sponsor; Devon Fuels) 1 Blazing Bouncer (Matt Hampton) 4-1 led til three out, stayed on well to lead again close home […]
Despite small fields punting was not easy at Cherrybrook, The going was heavy and wellington boots were essential for wallowing about in the deep mud. At least the bookies were […]
WRITTEN BY GRANVILLE TAYLOR “Water, water everywhere, and all the boards did sink, Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink”…. From The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Samuel […]
Going; Heavy; Two jumps omitted on each circuit Hunt race (Sponsor – Condy Mathias, Chartered Accountants) 1 Dicky Bob (Rex Dingle) walked over Owner; Verity Nicholls; Trainer; Verity […]
The Buckfastleigh organisers did well to put this meeting on. With most other fixtures defeated by the weather, the Dart Vale and Haldon Harriers went ahead after surviving an […]
GRANVILLE TAYLOR and DONNA HARRIS “Sing Robin, sing I still am sore in doubt concerning spring”….. From a poem by Christina Rossetti, English poet 1830-1894 THE Dart Vale and Haldon […]
Going; Heavy, two jumps omitted in every race- unsuitable ground Restricted (Subaru – Ashburton Motor Works Ltd) 1 Micky Stark (Zoe Hawkins) 10-1 held up. strong late hdwy, led & […]
BOOKIES 1 PUNTERS 5 It was a day for favourite backers on the re-vamped Kilworthy track on Sunday. I went there licking my wounds from Milborne St Andrew on […]
