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James Crispe · James Crispe

Going for Sunday Nov 27 will be 'firm' - hardly surprising given the lack of rainfall in this region over the past few months. Consultation with course inspectors/other clerks of the course took place and watering was considered but it was decided that getting the machinery onto the course would do m...

Gi dAngibau · Gi dAngibau

Higham has passed the Course inspection. The Chairman of the Stewards walked at 6am and has confirmed the ground is firm. It is overcast with a threat of rain this morning which should ensure least evaporation / some easing of the ground if it does rain. We very much hope to see you all later.

Gi dAngibau · Gi dAngibau

The course has a good covering of grass and is in good order.Watering will begin on Friday and continue throughout the night and into Saturday morning to minimise loss of water by evaporation/seepage through into the underlying gravel.A similar amount of water will be applied as at the previous Hig...

northaw · northaw

Following a Stewards Inspection today at 11.00am - 12.30, the Stewards have abondoned to meeting due to hard ground. Intensive efforts of watering with some 140,00 gallons applied since Tuesday have been negated by the last 2 days of continuous sunshine and strong drying breeze. Doulas Pirie - Cl...

northaw · northaw

Official Inspection arranged for 11.00 am Sunday and I will post official going shortly after that formal inspection. We have continued to water circa 30,000 gallons a day and will continue that through this evening and throughout Sunday. As at 6.00pm today Saturday the going would be described as...

Gi dAngibau · Gi dAngibau

It has been agreed with Weatherbys that due to insufficient entries haveing been received to date for Higham on 7th May that the deadline to receive entries can be extended to 10am on Monday 2nd May. Dependent on numbers a decision will then be made as to whether the meeting can go ahead or it is cancell...

northaw · northaw

Watering continues despite a few technical problems such as a broken PTO shaft. It will be Sunday before we get there, so if you are walking the course Saturday you will see the bowsers still operating. I will update position on Saturday. Douglas Pirie.

northaw · northaw

Watering started today as planned. We hope to achieve a similar result as last year when we started with the fast side of hard before watering and ended with good with soft patches by the Monday - slightly overdid the watering ! We should be able to see results of watering by Saturday evening, it takes ab...

Gi dAngibau · Gi dAngibau

In order to hopefully ensure reasonable runners for the Granta Harriers meeting on 7th May we are offering to any point to point horses running £25 if they hold an East Anglian qualification certificate and £35 to those with certificates from outside the area towards travelling expenses. The cour...

Gi dAngibau · Gi dAngibau

Watering is continuing in earnest . The ground at lunchtime was still firm but improving and horses should make a print. Watering is still taking place this afternoon / evening and tomorrow morning very first thing. We are hopeful of good to firm ground by tomorrow. Please do ring Jeffrey Bowles...

Gi dAngibau · Gi dAngibau

The aeriation that took place at the end of last week has lifted the racing surface well . The course looks in good order and has a good covering of grass Watering will begin tomorrow Thursday morning and continue all day Thursday , Friday and early on Saturday morning . 2" of water will be applie...

northaw · northaw

The course has been harrowed, rolled fertrilised and VERTIDRAINED, all at the right time in March when it was just perfect to do. We intend to water from Weds/Thursday 27/28th April and apply up to 150,000 gallons of water to achieve good going, with particular attention to the landings. We have rene...

CL · CL

We're still watering the course at the moment, concentrating on the firmer parts in order to attain the most consistent ground over the entire course. The softer parts have been holding moisture so we've not had to work on those so far. Come and walk anytime you like. Chris Lawson - EKH Sec.

Simon Marriage · Simon Marriage

I have finished, this evening, all the watering I am going to do. The course has had just under an inch and a half over the last week. The current going would be Good to Firm, Good in places but it is sure to dry out a little by Saturday.

Simon Marriage · Simon Marriage

Watering as fast as I can. Current going better than Good to Firm over much of the course. Problem has been, up untill today, water has evaporated as fast as it goes on ! I will continue tomorrow.

Gi dAngibau · Gi dAngibau

Since the last meeting the ground has been restored , fertilised and topped . There is a good covering of grass . The course is being aeriated at the end of this week and next week watering will begin. It is intended to put on 2" of water around the whole course prior to the Essex and Suffolk Hunt me...

Tim Moore · Tim Moore

A note of reference about the anticipated ground at Mark's Tey on Easter Monday. The ground is very level with a good covering of grass and it has been aeriated. Watering will commence this weekend well in advance of the meeting

walesw · walesw

The ground is good at 2pm on Saturday. We have just finished watering, it is sunny and dry and if this weather continues then there might be the odd good to firm places.

walesw · walesw

Having put 20-25ml of water on today, (Thursday) the ground is now good (75%), good to firm (25%). Should be good ground by Friday evening.

CL · CL

We are making every attempt this year to achieve the best possible ground for the East Kent fixture, and to this end watering of the course at Aldington will commence next Monday (April 11). I would be very pleased to hear comments/opinions of the ground at Godstone last weekend after the Southdown'...

walesw · walesw

Tuesday 5pm the ground is good to firm good in places.Will water to obtain good for sunday.Updates later this week.

Gi dAngibau · Gi dAngibau

Assuming necessary ( looks highly likely!!) the ground at Higham will be watered before both the Essex and Suffolk meeting on Easter Saturday 23rd April and Granta Harriers meeting on Saturday 7th May. Anyone wishing to discuss the going in advance of either meeting may ring Jeffrey Bowles ( Clerk...

Stephen March · Stephen March

Friday 5pm. A good rain Wednesday night eased the ground yesterday. A dry day today has put the going back on the fast side of good with good to firm in places. There is plenty of moisture in the ground (you can easily get a stick in 2-4"). A dry night is forecast but we would not expect any change b...

Stephen March · Stephen March

Wednesday 5pm. 4 hours of light rain this afternoon has maintained the going at good/good to firm in places. Heavy rain is forecast overnight and we will decide in the morning, depending on how much falls, if watering is required. Further update on Friday afternoon. Stephen March (07860 835995)

Stephen March · Stephen March

Going as of Monday 28th - GOOD/GOOD TO FIRM IN PLACES The course has been extensiveley aerated and will be rolled. There is a good covering of grass and is 85% Good/15% Good to firm. Rain is forecast for midweek and a decision on watering will be taken Thursday. Further updates will be posted on Wednesd...

Mel D · Mel D

Horseheath starts watering today for the first time ever, due to the risk of firm ground by Saturday. It was good to firm ground when walked on Monday and the aim is to maintain this for racing. The course is level with a good covering of grass and fresh ground around the bends. A natural source of runnin...

James Crispe · James Crispe

At lunchtime on Friday March 18th, clerk of the course Michael Gingell reported that the going was 'good to firm' at Cottenham with all the bends having been moved since last month's meeting. Michael would have watered, but substantial rain was forecast for Friday morning which never materialised...

S Webb · S Webb

Following a slight shower at the course Thursday evening the going at Ampton remains as - Majority of the course is Good to Firm. Firm down the hill with a patch of Good ground at the bottom of the track. Thank you

S Webb · S Webb

On behalf of Clerk of the Course, Simon Stearn, here is the preliminary going report for Ampton for the Suffolk Hunt meeting on Sunday 13th March; The whole course is level following the meeting in January. It is currently Good to Firm down the hill, the rest of the course is Good with a small patch of G...

Mel D · Mel D

A total of half of inch of rain fell on the course during Monday and Wednesday, making the ground good today all around the course. The ground is level and all the bends have been moved out. John Sharp.

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	Cottenham going will be 'firm' (Preview) Going for Sunday Nov 27 will be 'firm' - hardly surprising given the lack of rainfall in this region over the past few months. Consultation with course inspectors/other clerks of the course took place and watering was considered but it was decided that getting the machinery onto the course would do m...	James Crispe	0	2666	Nov 24, 2011 by James Crispe
	HIGHAM IS ON - 6.45AM 7th MAY 2011 (Preview) Higham has passed the Course inspection. The Chairman of the Stewards walked at 6am and has confirmed the ground is firm. It is overcast with a threat of rain this morning which should ensure least evaporation / some easing of the ground if it does rain. We very much hope to see you all later.	Gi dAngibau	0	2308	May 7, 2011 by Gi dAngibau
	Higham update 03/05/11 (Preview) The course has a good covering of grass and is in good order.Watering will begin on Friday and continue throughout the night and into Saturday morning to minimise loss of water by evaporation/seepage through into the underlying gravel.A similar amount of water will be applied as at the previous Hig...	Gi dAngibau	0	2040	May 3, 2011 by Gi dAngibau
	CECH Northaw 2 May - Meeting Abandoned. (Preview) Following a Stewards Inspection today at 11.00am - 12.30, the Stewards have abondoned to meeting due to hard ground. Intensive efforts of watering with some 140,00 gallons applied since Tuesday have been negated by the last 2 days of continuous sunshine and strong drying breeze. Doulas Pirie - Cl...	northaw	0	2162	May 1, 2011 by northaw
	CECH Northaw 2 May (Preview) Official Inspection arranged for 11.00 am Sunday and I will post official going shortly after that formal inspection. We have continued to water circa 30,000 gallons a day and will continue that through this evening and throughout Sunday. As at 6.00pm today Saturday the going would be described as...	northaw	0	1821	Apr 30, 2011 by northaw
	Higham 7th May - extension to entries deadline (Preview) It has been agreed with Weatherbys that due to insufficient entries haveing been received to date for Higham on 7th May that the deadline to receive entries can be extended to 10am on Monday 2nd May. Dependent on numbers a decision will then be made as to whether the meeting can go ahead or it is cancell...	Gi dAngibau	0	2112	Apr 30, 2011 by Gi dAngibau
	CECH May2 at Northaw (Preview) Watering continues despite a few technical problems such as a broken PTO shaft. It will be Sunday before we get there, so if you are walking the course Saturday you will see the bowsers still operating. I will update position on Saturday. Douglas Pirie.	northaw	0	1909	Apr 28, 2011 by northaw
	CECH Meeting 2 May at Northaw (Preview) Watering started today as planned. We hope to achieve a similar result as last year when we started with the fast side of hard before watering and ended with good with soft patches by the Monday - slightly overdid the watering ! We should be able to see results of watering by Saturday evening, it takes ab...	northaw	0	1850	Apr 26, 2011 by northaw
	Higham 7th May fixture - travelling expenses and watering (Preview) In order to hopefully ensure reasonable runners for the Granta Harriers meeting on 7th May we are offering to any point to point horses running £25 if they hold an East Anglian qualification certificate and £35 to those with certificates from outside the area towards travelling expenses. The cour...	Gi dAngibau	0	1899	Apr 26, 2011 by Gi dAngibau
	Higham - Going update Friday 22nd April (Preview) Watering is continuing in earnest . The ground at lunchtime was still firm but improving and horses should make a print. Watering is still taking place this afternoon / evening and tomorrow morning very first thing. We are hopeful of good to firm ground by tomorrow. Please do ring Jeffrey Bowles...	Gi dAngibau	0	1924	Apr 22, 2011 by Gi dAngibau
	Higham Going update 20/04/11 11 am (Preview) The aeriation that took place at the end of last week has lifted the racing surface well . The course looks in good order and has a good covering of grass Watering will begin tomorrow Thursday morning and continue all day Thursday , Friday and early on Saturday morning . 2" of water will be applie...	Gi dAngibau	0	1686	Apr 20, 2011 by Gi dAngibau
	NORTHAW Monday 2 May (Preview) The course has been harrowed, rolled fertrilised and VERTIDRAINED, all at the right time in March when it was just perfect to do. We intend to water from Weds/Thursday 27/28th April and apply up to 150,000 gallons of water to achieve good going, with particular attention to the landings. We have rene...	northaw	0	1866	Apr 18, 2011 by northaw
	EAST KENT @ ALDINGTON:EASTER MONDAY (Preview) We're still watering the course at the moment, concentrating on the firmer parts in order to attain the most consistent ground over the entire course. The softer parts have been holding moisture so we've not had to work on those so far. Come and walk anytime you like. Chris Lawson - EKH Sec.	CL	1	1871	Apr 17, 2011 by CL
	High Easter - Going (Preview) I have finished, this evening, all the watering I am going to do. The course has had just under an inch and a half over the last week. The current going would be Good to Firm, Good in places but it is sure to dry out a little by Saturday.	Simon Marriage	0	1753	Apr 14, 2011 by Simon Marriage
	High Easter Going (Preview) Watering as fast as I can. Current going better than Good to Firm over much of the course. Problem has been, up untill today, water has evaporated as fast as it goes on ! I will continue tomorrow.	Simon Marriage	0	1724	Apr 13, 2011 by Simon Marriage
	Higham Easter Saturday - Advance notice of watering and ground conditions (Preview) Since the last meeting the ground has been restored , fertilised and topped . There is a good covering of grass . The course is being aeriated at the end of this week and next week watering will begin. It is intended to put on 2" of water around the whole course prior to the Essex and Suffolk Hunt me...	Gi dAngibau	0	1736	Apr 13, 2011 by Gi dAngibau
	Easter Monday at Mark's Tey 25th April 2011 - Nofication of watering (Preview) A note of reference about the anticipated ground at Mark's Tey on Easter Monday. The ground is very level with a good covering of grass and it has been aeriated. Watering will commence this weekend well in advance of the meeting	Tim Moore	0	1636	Apr 13, 2011 by Tim Moore
	Fakenmham going report (Preview) The ground is good at 2pm on Saturday. We have just finished watering, it is sunny and dry and if this weather continues then there might be the odd good to firm places.	walesw	0	1721	Apr 9, 2011 by walesw
	West Norfolk Hunt point to point at Fakenham (Preview) Having put 20-25ml of water on today, (Thursday) the ground is now good (75%), good to firm (25%). Should be good ground by Friday evening.	walesw	0	1681	Apr 7, 2011 by walesw
	EAST KENT @ ALDINGTON: ATTN OWNERS;TRAINERS;JOCKEYS! (Preview) We are making every attempt this year to achieve the best possible ground for the East Kent fixture, and to this end watering of the course at Aldington will commence next Monday (April 11). I would be very pleased to hear comments/opinions of the ground at Godstone last weekend after the Southdown'...	CL	0	1721	Apr 7, 2011 by CL
	Going report at Fakenham (Preview) Tuesday 5pm the ground is good to firm good in places.Will water to obtain good for sunday.Updates later this week.	walesw	0	1753	Apr 5, 2011 by walesw
	Higham - Advance notice of watering (Preview) Assuming necessary ( looks highly likely!!) the ground at Higham will be watered before both the Essex and Suffolk meeting on Easter Saturday 23rd April and Granta Harriers meeting on Saturday 7th May. Anyone wishing to discuss the going in advance of either meeting may ring Jeffrey Bowles ( Clerk...	Gi dAngibau	0	1804	Apr 2, 2011 by Gi dAngibau
	Final going update Marks Tey Saturday 2nd April (Preview) Friday 5pm. A good rain Wednesday night eased the ground yesterday. A dry day today has put the going back on the fast side of good with good to firm in places. There is plenty of moisture in the ground (you can easily get a stick in 2-4"). A dry night is forecast but we would not expect any change b...	Stephen March	0	1713	Apr 1, 2011 by Stephen March
	Going update Marks Tey Saturday 2nd April (Preview) Wednesday 5pm. 4 hours of light rain this afternoon has maintained the going at good/good to firm in places. Heavy rain is forecast overnight and we will decide in the morning, depending on how much falls, if watering is required. Further update on Friday afternoon. Stephen March (07860 835995)	Stephen March	0	1782	Mar 30, 2011 by Stephen March
	Preliminary Going Report Marks Tey April 2nd (Preview) Going as of Monday 28th - GOOD/GOOD TO FIRM IN PLACES The course has been extensiveley aerated and will be rolled. There is a good covering of grass and is 85% Good/15% Good to firm. Rain is forecast for midweek and a decision on watering will be taken Thursday. Further updates will be posted on Wednesd...	Stephen March	0	1593	Mar 28, 2011 by Stephen March
	Horseheath Makes History (Preview) Horseheath starts watering today for the first time ever, due to the risk of firm ground by Saturday. It was good to firm ground when walked on Monday and the aim is to maintain this for racing. The course is level with a good covering of grass and fresh ground around the bends. A natural source of runnin...	Mel D	0	1792	Mar 22, 2011 by Mel D
	Cottenham going (Preview) At lunchtime on Friday March 18th, clerk of the course Michael Gingell reported that the going was 'good to firm' at Cottenham with all the bends having been moved since last month's meeting. Michael would have watered, but substantial rain was forecast for Friday morning which never materialised...	James Crispe	0	1704	Mar 18, 2011 by James Crispe
	Ampton Going - Friday 11th March (Preview) Following a slight shower at the course Thursday evening the going at Ampton remains as - Majority of the course is Good to Firm. Firm down the hill with a patch of Good ground at the bottom of the track. Thank you	S Webb	0	1656	Mar 11, 2011 by S Webb
	Preliminary Going Report for Ampton (Suffolk 13.03.11) (Preview) On behalf of Clerk of the Course, Simon Stearn, here is the preliminary going report for Ampton for the Suffolk Hunt meeting on Sunday 13th March; The whole course is level following the meeting in January. It is currently Good to Firm down the hill, the rest of the course is Good with a small patch of G...	S Webb	1	2214	Mar 9, 2011 by S Webb
	Horseheath Going (Preview) A total of half of inch of rain fell on the course during Monday and Wednesday, making the ground good today all around the course. The ground is level and all the bends have been moved out. John Sharp.	Mel D	0	1755	Feb 24, 2011 by Mel D
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