Another bumper weekend of racing is in store in the Devon & Cornwall Point-to-Point area when the Axe Vale host their meeting at Stafford Cross on Sunday 30th April.
Brockwood Livery sponsor the Pony racing which heads up the action with two pony races opening the days event at Axe Vale at Stafford Cross on Sunday at 12 noon. Followed by seven races on the main card commencing at 1.30pm, 96 entries have been received.
The course offers track side viewing, hot food, refreshments, bar, bookies and many trade stands. Entrance to the course is £10 single person, £25 per car and passengers. Children under 16 free. The course is located at Seaton, off A3052, 20m from M5 junction 30- EX24 6HZ.
An up to date form guide and synopsis of the horses entered at this meeting. Form figures for up to 6 outings appear. A dash(-) is used to separate 2015/16 form from 2014/15 form. Figures preceded by an oblique (/) represents 2013/14 form or earlier. Horses marked with an asterisk (*) indicates National Hunt form. The higher the rating the better the form. No responsibility can be accepted for any errors which may be considered to have occurred.
Thursday, 16 March: Nice dry day again and the work parties have been busy on the course again and it’s looking really good for racing on Sunday. No change today to Wednesday’s Going report;will post again tomorrow. Eileen Ashby, PtP Secretary for Buckfastleigh
Thursday 16th March 2017
Preview extract:
A trip back to the historic racecourse at Buckfastleigh is on offer, where the Dart Vale & South Pool Harriers will be hosting next weekends Point-to-Point fixture on Sunday 19th March.
Pony racing starts the day with two pony races commencing at 12 noon, followed by the main eight race card, with the open maiden race having already been divided before the day, commencing at 1pm. 105 entries have been received.
The course offers fantastic viewing, with on course facilities hot food and refreshments, bar, bookies and a host of trade stands. Entry to the course is £10 car and driver, £10 per passenger up to a maximum of £30 per car. Children under 16 free. Dogs on leads welcome.
Course is located at Lower Dean, 1m SW of Buckfastleigh adjacent to A38 Postcode TQ11 0LT
An up to date form guide and synopsis of the horses entered at this meeting. Form figures for up to 6 outings appear. A dash(-) is used to separate 2015/16 form from 2014/15 form. Figures preceded by an oblique (/) represents 2013/14 form or earlier. Horses marked with an asterisk (*) indicates National Hunt form. The higher the rating the better the form. No responsibility can be accepted for any errors which may be considered to have occurred.
The current going is Good, and the course will be aggravated this week for safety and running. There isn’t much rain forecast for the course this week.
FORM GUIDE
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pulled up
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b
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unreliable form
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r
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blkd
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ro
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t
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course winner
Abbreviations:
NH = National Hunt
L = Length
Rest – Restricted
Nov = Novice
RT – Rating
PTP – Point to Point
An up to date form guide and synopsis of the horses entered at this meeting. Form figures for up to 6 outings appear. A dash(-) is used to separate 2015/16 form from 2014/15 form. Figures preceded by an oblique (/) represents 2013/14 form or earlier. Horses marked with an asterisk (*) indicates National Hunt form. The higher the rating the better the form. No responsibility can be accepted for any errors which may be considered to have occurred.
Following visit by course inspector Fri. Going good to soft – soft in a place after rain last night. Further showers forecast with a dry day on Monday.
– Dave Willis.
Tuesday 24th May 2016
Upcott Cross going currently good/good-soft. Showers predicted later in week. All fences & bends moved onto new ground.
FORM GUIDE
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p
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k
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r
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blkd
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ro
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ran out
t
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took no part
(c)
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course winner
Abbreviations:
NH = National Hunt
L = Length
Rest – Restricted
Nov = Novice
RT – Rating
PTP – Point to Point
An up to date form guide and synopsis of the horses entered at this meeting. Form figures for up to 6 outings appear. A dash(-) is used to separate 2015/16 form from 2014/15 form. Figures preceded by an oblique (/) represents 2013/14 form or earlier. Horses marked with an asterisk (*) indicates National Hunt form. The higher the rating the better the form. No responsibility can be accepted for any errors which may be considered to have occurred.
Going at Bratton Down is on the Firm side of Good this morning, with a heavy dew. Will be perfect ground for racing
Sunday 8th May 2016
Bratton Down, Dulverton West Point to Point Sunday 15th May, Going update is ‘Good‘
Entries close 12.30pm Monday
– Claire Hitch, Hon. Sec.
Buy early bird etickets on Bratton Down Ticket Sales for 15% off the individual ticket (£8.50 instead of £10 per person)
FORM GUIDE
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k
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d
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r
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blkd
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ro
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t
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took no part
(c)
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course winner
Abbreviations:
NH = National Hunt
L = Length
Rest – Restricted
Nov = Novice
RT – Rating
PTP – Point to Point
An up to date form guide and synopsis of the horses entered at this meeting. Form figures for up to 6 outings appear. A dash(-) is used to separate 2015/16 form from 2014/15 form. Figures preceded by an oblique (/) represents 2013/14 form or earlier. Horses marked with an asterisk (*) indicates National Hunt form. The higher the rating the better the form. No responsibility can be accepted for any errors which may be considered to have occurred.
‘Good’- watering has commenced today to ensure it will ‘good’ safe jumping ground on the day.
As a precaution Flete Park have replaced all sand crossings and run through’s & All bends have been moved.
– Claire Wonnacott, Hon. sec.
FORM GUIDE
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r
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refused
blkd
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baulked
ro
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ran out
t
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took no part
(c)
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course winner
Abbreviations:
NH = National Hunt
L = Length
Rest – Restricted
Nov = Novice
RT – Rating
PTP – Point to Point
An up to date form guide and synopsis of the horses entered at this meeting. Form figures for up to 6 outings appear. A dash(-) is used to separate 2015/16 form from 2014/15 form. Figures preceded by an oblique (/) represents 2013/14 form or earlier. Horses marked with an asterisk (*) indicates National Hunt form. The higher the rating the better the form. No responsibility can be accepted for any errors which may be considered to have occurred.
The first of three Point-to-Points to be held at the stunning location of Bratton Down, Bratton Fleming, will be held next weekend by the Dulverton West on Sunday 17th May.
With a back drop view of Exmoor, this course is another of the popular picnic party tracks for all the family to enjoy. Gerald and Victor Dartnall sponsor the Pony racing, which heads up the action at 11.45am, with the main eight race card commencing at 1pm, over 130 entries have been received.
On course facilities include hot refreshments, bar, bookies, and many trade stands.
Entrance to the course is £25 car load or £10 car and driver. There will be a bucket collection in aid of Injured Jockey’s Fund and Devon Air Ambulance.
Course is located at Bratton Fleming, 9m NE of Barnstaple on A399, 11m N of South Molton. Postcode EX31 4SG
FORM GUIDE
Key:
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fell
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unseated rider
p
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pulled up
k
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knocked over
b
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c
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carried out
d
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?
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unreliable form
s
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slipped up
+
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improving rating
r
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refused
blkd
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baulked
ro
=
ran out
t
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took no part
(c)
=
course winner
Abbreviations:
NH = National Hunt
L = Length
Rest – Restricted
Nov = Novice
RT – Rating
PTP – Point to Point
An up to date form guide and synopsis of the horses entered at this meeting. Form figures for up to 6 outings appear. A dash(-) is used to separate 2014/15
form from 2013/14 form. Figures preceded by an oblique (/) represents 2012/13 form or earlier. Horses marked with an asterisk (*) indicates National Hunt
form. The higher the rating the better the form.
No responsibility can be accepted for any errors which may be considered to have occurred.
The James Hayes Garden Macinery-sponsored Restricted race heads up the up the main race card, with entry Doyen Dynamo the likely favourite after his one length second at Kingston St Mary. Golden Squirrel was third that day, but could figure after his second to Cracking Habit at Holnicote and would look to appreciate the drying ground. Mangans Turn stayed on well to win at Littlewindsor and could well score for the Jack Barber team.
2nd Race – The Open Maiden Race, Division 1
Form
Name
Rating
TRAINERS
2b45-332
AAH BLESS
34
Carol Lawrence
-23
COME ON MOTHER
33+
Robert Chanin
/pff/p-p
CRACKON POP
12?
Michael Sweetland
p/09/-fp
DANCE WITH ME (IRE)
00?
Graham Laity
/50-253
DARKGESTURE (IRE)
25
Keith Cumings
DRIFT WOOD
—
Jack Barber
p6-ppppp
HIGHLAND THISTLE
00?
Julie Pocock
-p
HOICK HOLLOA (IRE)
00
Marilyn Burrough
LOOKING FOR MICK
—
Andrew Hawkins
-4
MASTER BAKER
30+
Lisa Jefford
*0-5r
MASTER MAX
24?
Camilla Scott
pup//-pp
MASTER SIDNEY
00
Roy Smith
-ppp25
REGULAR GUY (IRE)
30?
Jane Western
u452-335
SPENDAJENNIE (IRE)
30?
Kayley Woollacott
-2pfRp48
TALL STORIE
00
David Bryant
-f33
TELL TONY (IRE)
30+
Jill Dennis
-fppp72
THIRTYFIRST DANSAR
29
Joe Tickle
3p-Rp33R
UPTO OLLIE
31?
Sarah Pidsley
pf-pp325
VILLAGE WHISPERS
25
Julie Bright
pu/p98-p
WELL NIGH (IRE)
23?
Anna Bucknall
Preview extract:
Two divisions of the Open Maiden follow, and of the 20 entered in the first, the Carol Lawrence-trained Aah Bless could follow up on his eight length second to Just Seven at Vauterhill. Come On Mother from the Robert Chanin team is another to have scored a second and third at the Great Trethew meetings. The Jack Barber-trained Driftwood could be interesting on his debut run, with any market support worth noting. This race is sponsored by the Pittard family in memory of Bob Pittard.
3rd Race – The Open Maiden Race, Division 2
Form
Name
Rating
TRAINERS
/p4-pp
ARDANGLASS
00
Gordon Chambers
/4-256
ARNY
24?
Ed Walker
4p6-6pp2
ASKERS LAD
30
Graham Foot
-ppp
ASTRAL STAR
00
Karyn Heard
-5
BOOTSTRAP MILL
17
Lisa Jefford
BUGSIE MALONE (IRE)
—
Jack Barber
2u27-463
DERNIERE DANCE (FR)
31?
Caroline Prouse
73u54344
DON’T DOITTOME (IRE
21
Michael Felton
*9p-fu22
FORRARDON XMOOR
31+
Jilly Baskerville
p/2pp-25
FOXES BRIDGE
30
Douglas Proctor
-pp
HARRY PARTRIDGE
00
Carol Lawrence
3-46u2d2
HIGH PRIORITY
31+
Keith Cumings
/fp-p9
ITS CRABBIE’S TIME
19
David Stephens
5/p3-ppp
JAM TOMORROW
24?
Marily Burrough
25-p2p33
MY ROSIE B (IRE)
26?
Stuart Sampson
pppp-pp6
SEENIGORA
00
Angela Davis
/-ppfu3u
STRONG HURRICANE
27+
Lizzie Luxton
p-33fu24
THE MYSTRO (IRE)
31
Keith Cumings
/34/-sRp
TREVAYLOR BOY (IRE)
00?
Kim Tripp
Preview extract:
In the second division of the Open Maiden, Askers Lad and Forrardon Xmoor are just two of the entries having come close in maiden races and look sure to progress soon. Bugsie Malone could run well for the Barber team This division is sponsored by Brewer Harding & Rowe Solicitors.
4th Race – The Club Members Race
Form
Name
Rating
TRAINERS
1/pp1-p
BERNSHAW
36
Claire Hitch
-p
CHEEKY BLINDER
00
Helen Bament
p3p-p3p3
DANDOOLEY
30?
Julie Pocock
2-322241
FIULIN
42
Ed Walker
416-34p1
GARSTIN
40
Sally Alner
/3-111p7
IMPACT AREA
41
Harriet Besent
59bu-7pp
JOPERO
34
Sam Holdsworth
2p6-p612
KOSTAQUARTA (IRE)
41
Jack Barber
2-538611
PASTERNAK JACK
40+
Kayley Woollacott
6pp-2953
ROBIN WILL (FR)
40
Kayley Woollacott
4p5-4168
SPECIAL OCCASION
36?
Sarah Gould
2571237p
SUPREME DANEHILL
40
Gordon Edwards
2-622372
SWANSBROOK (IRE)
39
Sue Popham
/upp63-5
TERI D TRIXTER (IRE
35?
Nicola Martin
23-c1311
WAK A TURTLE (IRE)
40+
Kayley Woollacott
451-11
WHATAKNIGHT
41+
Richard Barber
Preview extract:
In the Bratton Down Club Members Conditions race, which is sponsored by Sandhill Racing Phillip & Sarah Hobbs, Whataknight, already on a seasons hat-trick of wins, and Kostaquarta both hold entries in the mid-week Cothelstone meeting, but if the Barber team choose to run here, either horse must be respected. Impact Area from the Harriet Besent team, is on a seasons hat-trick and may have found the ground too lively when pulling up recently at Larkhill.
5th Race – The PPORA Club Members Race
Form
Name
Rating
TRAINERS
231-p735
A NEW RISING (IRE)
37?
Jill Dennis
2-224433
BARNEYS MATE
39
Jack Barber
p6-p7353
FALCON ISLAND
40
Peter Doggrell
pu-4467f
LIGHTENING JACK
34?
Dominic Harvey
056-ppf3
LUCY’S GIRL (IRE)
25?
Dan Farr
-3231221
MIC’S DELIGHT (IRE)
43
Jennifer Davenport
5-4u6063
OVERCLEAR
33
Leslie Jefford
-ppppp
RAAPETI
00
Bronwyn Buttery
6-5p5p42
TOP CHIEF
36
Stuart Sampson
6-3p3434
VERTIGER DORE (FR)
33
Rebecca Welch
Preview extract:
The ultra consistent Mic’s Delight has given owner/trainer/jockey Jennifer Davenport a peach of a season and is likely to be sent off favourite here in the PPORA club Members race, which is sponsored by Andrew & Vanessa Maddox.
6th Race – The 4m1f Mixed Open Race
Form
Name
Rating
TRAINERS
543pp321
BELLFLOWER BOY
41
Stuart Sampson
124-34p3
BELLSINNI RON (IRE)
41?
Jack Barber
5-7uu572
BEST BIDE QUIET
40?
Lisa Jefford
316-23u
BRIZE NORTON (IRE)
39
Natasha Seely
4fu21141
CECILE DE VOLANGES
42+
Michael Hawker
3-588p5u
FATHER OWEN
35
Janette Branton
416-34p1
GARSTIN
40
Sally Alner
63-pp666
GYPSY JACK (IRE)
34
Jane Western
-22111b5
HAMELDOWN TOR
43
Ed Walker
4-p24441
MANGANS TURN
38
Jack Barber
1-64312p
RELIABLE RICHIE
41
Reuben Chapman
122f-352
RIGHT ENOUGH
39
Robert Chanin
3326-p03
RIVER INDUS
41
Harriet Tucker
4p3//-93
RUPERTS VISION
30?
Marcella Bayliss
26-32483
TALAB
40
Gerald Greenway
p-41p212
WELSTONEDRUID
42
Robert Chanin
Preview extract:
The feature race of the day will be the Brend’s Hotel- sponsored Mixed Open four mile-one furlong race. Entry Bellsinni Ron from the Jack Barber team, could give jockey Will Biddick the win he is looking for which could take him into the record books. Hameldown Tor is also entered and could put up a bold show for owners The Otter Club and jockey Robbie Henderson. Cecile De Volanges is another entry to consider, from the Michael Hawker team, he is already on a seasons hat-trick, including a win earlier this month at Cold Harbour.
7th Race – The Intermediate Race
Form
Name
Rating
TRAINERS
73f112f2
ACCORDING TO HARRY
40+
Nicola Martin
86p-p4pp
BETH’S STAR
32?
Joanne Sleep
p464p-5p
CIDER ‘N’ BLACK
32?
Michael Sweetland
424/-011
CRACKING HABIT
38+
Sarah Prouse
p49pf/-8
FIRMOUNT BEECH
30?
Elizabeth Scott
p371-32p
FOURSTAR RIVER
38
Stewart Reddaway
2221p149
GENERAL GIRLING
36
Patrick Bryant
63-pp666
GYPSY JACK (IRE)
34
Jane Western
2/213/-2
HALLO DOLLY
38+
Sarah Prouse
1-pp2fp3
KAWANA COVE
38?
Maria Lewis
pu-4467f
LIGHTENING JACK
34?
Dominic Harvey
p7p5f3R1
MARLPIT OAK
35
James Young
103-04pf
MISS CUPCAKE
36?
Lisa Jefford
12-p22p1
ON YOUR MAX
36
Ed Walker
/3414-74
OTIS TARDA (IRE)
37
Anthony Berry
p3p-21p1
PETERBROWN (IRE)
39+
Karyn Heard
5/-fu441
REDLYNCH ROCK (IRE)
36+
Teresa Clark
4p3//-93
RUPERTS VISION
30?
Marcella Bayliss
-344fp11
SEDGEMOOR TOP BID
36+
Joe Tickle
-p945385
SUNKEN SECRET (IRE)
33?
Lee Glanville
581u2222
TURTLE BOYS (IRE)
38+
Harriet Brown
p8pp-u73
WELL TRAVELLED
34?
Martin Sweetland
Preview extract:
According To Harry is from a team bang in form, with Nicola Martin sending out winners most weekends. He has claims in the James Pryce Tractors-sponsored Intermediate race having run a head second to Jepeck at the Upcott meeting. Hallo Dolly made a pleasing start to her seasons campaign under Darren Edwards, when coming home five lengths second to Pasternak Jack at Vauterhill, the mare had been off the track for two years and looks likely to improve for the run.
8th Race – The TBA Club Members Mares Race
Form
Name
Rating
TRAINERS
4p/332-4
ALYSIA’S FLAME
35?
Katie Bellamy
-p
CHEEKY BLINDER
00
Helen Bament
2/213/-2
HALLO DOLLY
38+
Sarah Pouse
*8744-41
KATIE’S MASSINI
32+
Elizabeth Scott
056-ppf3
LUCY’S GIRL (IRE)
25?
Dan Farr
p7p5f3R1
MARLPIT OAK
35
James Young
103-04pf
MISS CUPCAKE
36?
Lisa Jefford
22-111p
MISS GOTAWAY
40
Kayley Woollacott
*45/3p-
QUEEN’S BAY
—
Jack Barber
43216-p3
TIKKECHE
34
Chloe Newman
-1s1pb23
WHENHARRYMETSALLY
40?
Keith Cumings
Preview extract:
There is an extra race this season, which is a mares only club race put on by the Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association Club Members race for Mares & Fillies only, which will close the days event, suggestions would be Miss Gotaway from the Kayley Woollacott team, and Whenharrymetsally from the Keith Cumings yard.
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Going: Good to Firm. Watering and raining. (Friday 1st May 2015)
Preview extract
Another bumper weekend of Point-to-Point horse racing is in store this weekend in the Devon & Cornwall Area, where the Modbury Harriers host their meeting at Flete Park on Saturday 2nd May. The Stevenstone then stage their meeting on Bank Holiday Monday May 4th, at High Bickington.
Pony racing will head up the action at Flete Park, with two pony races commencing at 1pm, followed by the main six race card which starts at 2pm. Picnics will be brimming again, and this course offers fabulous hill park viewing, with the racetrack below, enclosing on course facilities such as bar, bookies, hot refreshments and a host of trade stands.
The course is located at Ermington, nr Ivybridge. Postcode PL21 9NX. Entrance is £10 car & driver, £20 per car and passengers.
FORM GUIDE
Key:
f
=
fell
u
=
unseated rider
p
=
pulled up
k
=
knocked over
b
=
brought down
c
=
carried out
d
=
disqualified
?
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unreliable form
s
=
slipped up
+
=
improving rating
r
=
refused
blkd
=
baulked
ro
=
ran out
t
=
took no part
(c)
=
course winner
Abbreviations:
NH = National Hunt
L = Length
Rest – Restricted
Nov = Novice
RT – Rating
PTP – Point to Point
An up to date form guide and synopsis of the horses entered at this meeting. Form figures for up to 6 outings appear. A dash(-) is used to separate 2014/15 form from 2013/14 form. Figures preceded by an oblique (/) represents 2012/13 form or earlier. Horses marked with an asterisk (*) indicates National Hunt form. The higher the rating the better the form.
No responsibility can be accepted for any errors which may be considered to have occurred.
An up to date form guide and synopsis of the horses entered at this meeting. Form figures for up to 6 outings appear. A dash(-) is used to separate 2014/15
form from 2013/14 form. Figures preceded by an oblique (/) represents 2012/13 form or earlier. Horses marked with an asterisk (*) indicates National Hunt
form. The higher the rating the better the form.
No responsibility can be accepted for any errors which may be considered to have occurred.
An up to date form guide and synopsis of the horses entered at this meeting. Form figures for up to 6 outings appear. A dash(-) is used to separate 2014/15 form from 2013/14 form. Figures preceded by an oblique (/) represents 2012/13 form or earlier. Horses marked with an asterisk (*) indicates National Hunt form. The higher the rating the better the form.
No responsibility can be accepted for any errors which may be considered to have occurred.