AGA man spots penguins on the course but Chaddesley Corbett beats the frost to serve up a pointing treat
So, it’s 6.30 on Monday morning and we’re discussing the scene outside (it’s minus 5), and words such as ‘Arctic’, ‘penguins’ and ‘freezing’ are being used. Mrs S says “it won’t be on”, I’m adamant that it will be on. Fast forward a few hours and the near tropical Worcestershire sunshine has worked its magic… it was never in doubt!
The frost was still thick on the ground but these early arrivals were in good spirits as they studied form.
‘Double ahead’ for Alex Edwards and Philip Rowley!
Philip Rowley is smiling and so is Charlotte Fuller, then Khyber Kim and That’s Rhythm are declared for their respective races – game on!
Camilla Henderson (centre) with David & Juliet Minton in the paddock before the openerWinter comes to Chaddesley CorbettKhyber Kim – classy!Camilla Henderson liked the rug, and the hat… and the trophy!Group hug!The Welsh boy – John Mathias91 year old Trevor NicholasAGA champions!The Penwood Racing Club have 10 AGA championship points – but the AGA man has his fingers over the number one!History in the making (note the race title)Love is in the airSir Du Bearn has just won the AGA sponsored PPORA Club Members race for Novice RidersBig Dave and Big TonePhoto number 4 of Camilla!The Troubled Partnership, Tom Weston and Sir OllarSam Davies-Thomas starts a new trendShanks A Bunch has just won Division 2 of the Non-Rules Runners MaidenMr JalfrazyKevin liked this photo but he had a special request for the next one. You’ll have to read my Larkhill blog post to find out what he said!
Well done Chaddesley, we had yet another brilliant day on a point-to-point course, oh, and we were home before it was dark – just!
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