Towcester Racecourse successfully bid for an additional National Hunt fixture on the 10th of November 2016. The weather forecast looked to have potential, and I couldn’t resist heading over with my camera.
Towcester Racecourse
Located around 10 miles from the centre of Northampton, Towcester Racecourse rests in picturesque rural Northamptonshire. It is unique within the UK in that it welcomes the public to view its horse racing and greyhound racing meetings free of charge. Viewing is excellent with two grandstands overlooking the course and ample space to watch horses in pre-parade and parade rings. A big screen is provided to allow visitors a better view of some of the furthest points away from the grandstands.
Thursday, 10th November 2016
The additional fixture provided attendees with a seven-race card to enjoy. Current Champion Jockey (and current leading jockey) Richard Johnson was among those present with rides.
The weather forecast changed several times during the 24-hours leading up to the opening race. Essentially it would be a nice day with a persistent risk of heavy showers. As it transpired, it was not until the final race of the day that the course experienced any rainfall, despite black clouds and rainbows being visible in the surrounding areas for most of the afternoon.
12.45 – The Call Star Sports on 08000 521 321 Handicap Hurdle Race
A 10-runner Class 5 Handicap Hurdle race over 3 miles for horses rated 0-100 opened the card, with the ground described as ‘Good’.
No 1. Double Court (IRE) / Nigel Twiston-Davies / Synergy Racing / Jamie Bargary
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No 2. Earcomesthedream (IRE) / Peter Pritchard / Woodlands Generators / Archie Bellamy
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No 3. Denny Kerrell / Seamus Mullins / The Moore Family & Friends Partnership 1 / Daniel Sansom
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No 4. Lunar Flow / Jamie Snowden / LG Partnership / Daryl Jacob
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No 5. Song Of The Night (IRE) / Charlie Longsdon / Neysauteur Partnership / Richard Johnson
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No 6. Fled Or Pled (IRE) / David Dennis / Favourites Racing (Syndication) Ltd 8 / Noel Fehily
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No 7. Miller’s Maverick / Grant Cann / Mr P. J. Cave / Nick Scholfield
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No 8. The Lion Man (IRE) / Robin Dickin / Mrs M A Cooper & Mrs J R Cooper / Charlie Poste
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No 9. Ultimate Dream (FR) / Jonjo O’Neill / The Ultimate Dreamers / Killian Moore
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No 10. Just Skittles / Richard Harper / Mr R. C. Harper / Mikey Hamill
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Despite being a monkey in the parade ring, being mounted at the entrance to the course proper and going down early, the David Dennis-trained Fled Or Pled started as a 3/1 joint favourite with the Charlie Longsdon-trained Song Of The Night.
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The market faith was well-founded, and Fled Or Pled and Noel Fehily ultimately won in convincing fashion, beating its market rival by 3 and three-quarter lengths.
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