| Race | Start time | Link to entries and form for race |
| PR | 12:00 | Pony Racing |
| 1st | 13:00 | Restricted Race |
| 2nd | 13:35 | Mens Open Race |
| 3rd | 14:10 | Intermediate Race |
| 4th | 14:45 | Ladies Open Race |
| 5th | 15:20 | Open Maiden Race, Division One |
| 6th | 15:55 | Open Maiden Race, Division Two |
| 7th | 16:30 | Members Race |
Course Updates:
Sunday, 17 March at 12:00
The going at Buckfastleigh remains SOFT
Saturday, 16 March at 21:44
Pony Racing 12 noon, 1st PtP Race 1.00pm.
Today’s very high winds, with occasional blustery showers, sure challenged our volunteers preparing for Sunday’s Buckfastleigh meeting. But it takes a lot to deter real “pointing” folk and although heavy rain was expected later in the day, with the prospect of a much improved forecast for Sunday they battled on with good humour, vowing to be up early Sunday to finish off the “cosmetics”, bins, banners and bogs, not forgetting the flags for the finish line!
As forecast, the wind and rain has already abated this evening (9pm), so rest assured we intend to be all ready to welcome you to our Course tomorrow, be it to race a pony or pointer, or just to enjoy the spectacle and a flutter, but tip for the day, do wear stout footwear – it is March after all!
I will post an up to date Buckfastleigh Going Report as soon as one is available to me tomorrow and I look forward to seeing you all there.
Thursday, 14 March at 21:54
Local BHA Course Inspector, Claire Wonnacott , walked the course with our Clerk of the Course, John Bond this afternoon and declared the Going at Buckfastleigh to be soft. Rain and strong winds are forecast for Saturday, quietening on Sunday to a moderate breeze.
Please note: On race day arrival, Horse boxes to be parked up in the lorry park but horses must remain boxed until the Horse’s Passport and Health Declaration documents have been presented to the Declarations Desk for inspection before authorisation to unload can be given.
Thursday, 14 March
At 6pm yesterday, The Clerk of the Course reported the Going at Buckfastleigh was Soft. Now we are into March the ground is drying much quicker than in February and the Course walked very well, with a good covering of grass and the fences all moved to fresh ground, as have been the bends. Today, heavy morning rain early on has been replaced by more showery weather and strong winds, with similar forecast for Friday. A further report on the Going and outlook for race day will follow tomorrow afternoon.
Tuesday, 12th March
Buckfastleigh – This afternoon the Clerk of the Course reported the Going to be Soft but it has been a sunny, windy day and preparations for racing are progressing well.
Friday 8th March
The Buckfastleigh Clerk of the Course reported this morning, Friday 8th March, that the Preliminary Going at Buckfastleigh is Good to Soft, Soft in Places. More posts to follow regularly from mid week on. DVSPH PtP Secretary.
Preview extract:
Racegoers are in for a treat next weekend where the Dart Vale & Haldon Harriers host their meeting at Buckfastleigh on Sunday 17th March. Having enjoyed Cheltenham festival race week, those attending this meeting will be treated to some competitive racing here, where seven races are on offer, which have attracted over 80 entries. Pony racing, which is sponsored by Salcombe Dairy Ice Cream precedes the main race card with two pony races commencing at 12 noon.
The course at Buckfastleigh offers fantastic viewing, it is easily located off the A38. There will be plenty of trade stands, hot food tent, bar, bookies and a great atmosphere for all the family to enjoy. Entrance to the course is £10 per person with children 16 and under free. Dogs on leads welcome. Post code TQ11 OLT.
FORM GUIDE
Key:
| f | = | fell | u | = | unseated rider |
| p | = | pulled up | k | = | knocked over |
| b | = | brought down | c | = | carried out |
| d | = | disqualified | ? | = | unreliable form |
| s | = | slipped up | + | = | improving rating |
| r | = | refused | blkd | = | baulked |
| ro | = | ran out | t | = | took no part |
| © | = | course winner |
Abbreviations:
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 2017/18 form from 2016/17 form. Figures preceded by an oblique (/) represents 2015/16 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.
Pony Racing
Race 1 138cm (m 6f ) OPEN
Race 2 148cm (m 8f ) OPEN
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