Here are the results for Cambridge University Draghounds meeting at Cottenham. The official going was good. Weather very cold and foggy. The attendance was quite sparse by Cottenham's standards.
Members 1 Duke Of Stradone - Andrew Braithwaite 6/1 2 Sirius Storm 4/5f 3 Liberty Ben
Time 6 mins 15 secs Dists: 1/2L ,15L 9 ran
Special mention to David Scott who lost 2 stone to ride in this race and by finishing 8th and last on Bilbos Dragun raised £2,000 for The Help For Heroes charity.
Intermediate 1 Mic Aubin - Peter Mason 6/1 2 Maire De Beaulieu 3 Romper Stomper
Time 6-07 Dists: 2L, 5L 9 ran Lotta Presents 4/6f Fell 1st fence
Mens Open 1 Merry Vic - Marcus Gorman 5/2 2 Northall Lad 3 Lindsay
Time 6-11 Dists: 5L, 1 1/2L 10 ran Bantry Bere 5/4f Fell
Ladies Open 1 Olival - Hannah Lewis 16/1 2 Skyhawk 2/1f 3 Spinaround
Time 6-05 Dists: 2 1/2L, 4 1/2L 9 ran
Restricted 1 Goscar Rock - Phillip York 9/2 2 Captain Marshall 3 Gleeson 3/1f
Time 6-08 Dists: 6L Dist 11 ran
8 Year Old + Maiden Div One 1 Mad Jack Duncan - Richard Burton 4/5f 2 Castleconner Lad 3 The Iron Giant
Time 6-18 Dists: 20L, 12L 9 ran
8 Year Old + Maiden Div Two 1 Foulstons Ruler - Alex Vaughan-Jones 5/2 2 Jonlahy 7/4f 3 Anamcqueen
Time 6-15 Dists: 8L, 12L 10 ran
4,5,6&7 Year Old Maiden Div One 2 1/2 Miles 1 Pocket Park - Phillip York 9/2 2 Jamesdoubleyou 3 Dalmatian
Time 4-47 2 1/2L, 12L 11 ran Knighsbridgelives 4/5f Fell
4,5,6&7 Year Old Maiden Div Two 2 1/2 Miles 1 Canticle - Adam Wedge 4/1 2 Divine Intavention 3 Coral Point
Time 4-45 Dists: 4L, 20L 10 ran Naturally Inspired 2/1f Fell
A special mention to the commentator Steve Payne for doing such a sterling job given the visibility at the track was crap. I won't be at Marks Tey next week but Mike Ashby has kindly offered to post the results on here. Sadly I'm suffering from the scourge of the drinking classes. Work!
-- Edited by Ray Newby on Sunday 7th of February 2010 11:23:47 AM
I totally agree with you Ray about Steve, think he did a fantastic job,,, apologies to all who may have backed the Storm, i did what i could, but i should have waited till after the last and he would have won.
I have decided to hang up my lovely black boots today... realising that i am a bit too old for the changing room now, and i find it increasingly hard to do both jobs at the same time. I have had THE best racing experiences i could ever wish for, 56 odd winners, a fine ride around Aintree, the best 3rd at Cheltenham on board the remarkable Placid Man, a double, and the privilege to have sat on many many wonderful horses.
As for my kicks now, away from racing i plan to bike from Lands end to John o'Groats in september for the Bob Champion Cancer Trust... 1000 miles in 10 days... YIKES!!!
