Northants Event Photography: Towcester Racecourse 10/11/16 – 3.45
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.
3.45 – Visit Or Shop “Star Sports Mayfair” Maiden Open National Hunt Flat Race
The concluding race on the card was an 8-runner Class 5 Maiden Open National Hunt Flat Race. The ground was described as ‘Good’.
No 2. Dirty Dexter / Grace Harris / Wood Bank Racing / David England
Dirty Dexter – Grace Harris – Wood Bank Racing – Towcester Racecourse
No 3. Instant Replay (IRE) / Brian Ellison / Mr P. J. Martin / Brian Hughes
Instant Replay – Brian Ellison – P. J. Martin – Brian Hughes – Towcester Racecourse
No 6. Oologist / John Gallagher / Mr Charles Stone & Mr Trevor Beeches / Tom Cannon
Oologist – John Gallagher – Charles Stone & Trevor Beeches – Towcester Racecourse
Oologist – John Gallagher – Charles Stone & Trevor Beeches – Towcester Racecourse
No 7. Or De Vassy (FR) / Dan Skelton / Mr T. O’Driscoll / Harry Skelton
Harry Skelton – Dan Skelton – Mr T O’Driscoll – Towcester Racecourse
Or De Vassy – Dan Skelton – Mr T O’Driscoll – Towcester Racecourse
No 8. Otter Moon / Tom George / Mr & Mrs M C Houghton / Adrian Heskin
No 9. Robin The Raven (IRE) / Kim Bailey / S W Racing / David Bass
Robin The Raven – Kim Bailey – S W Racing – David Bass – Towcester Racecourse
No 11. Whispering Nick / Robin Dickin / Mr Nic Allen / Charlie Poste
No 12. The Wicket Chicken (IRE) / Neil Mulholland / Dajam & Colm Hearney / Noel Fehily
It had taken all afternoon for one of the heavy rain showers that had been threatening to hit, but Towcester Racecourse could avoid it no longer.
The Kim Bailey trained Robin The Raven was sent off the 2/1 favourite, with The Wicket Chicken on 3/1 and Instant Replay on 7/2. Two of the three were vying for victory with Or De Vassy as they approached the final furlong, but it was ultimately Robin The Raven that justified favouritism, winning by two and a quarter lengths.
VISIT OR SHOP “STAR SPORTS MAYFAIR” MAIDEN OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE – Towcester Racecourse
VISIT OR SHOP “STAR SPORTS MAYFAIR” MAIDEN OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE – Towcester Racecourse
VISIT OR SHOP “STAR SPORTS MAYFAIR” MAIDEN OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE – Towcester Racecourse
VISIT OR SHOP “STAR SPORTS MAYFAIR” MAIDEN OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE – Towcester Racecourse
VISIT OR SHOP “STAR SPORTS MAYFAIR” MAIDEN OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE – Towcester Racecourse
Walking out of the racecourse, I couldn’t resist grabbing a few shots of the setting sun and the grandstands.
Towcester Racecourse Grandstand at Sunset
Towcester Racecourse Grandstand at Sunset
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