SUFFOLK at AMPTON SUNDAY MARCH 2nd
Everybody is now looking forward to the racing action returning to AMPTON racecourse near Bury St. Edmunds, on SUNDAY 2nd MARCH. Lots of trade stands booked and the return of the ever-popular dog show, alongside pony and point to point racing.
The Suffolk Hunt will host their friendly and popular, annual fixture with a seven–race steeplechase card commencing at 1pm and is preceded by two pony races, run over a flat course, starting from midday. There is also the extremely fun dog show where you can enter your canine family member, for various classes, on the day.
Always a great country show feel to this meeting with good viewing for the racing and a range of trade stands including catering outlets and a public bar ( cash only)
Admission: Adults £15 (cash only) with children under 16 Free. Dogs welcome on short leads, please.
Ampton racecourse is situated 4 miles North of Bury St. Edmunds on the A134 Thetford Road, through the village of Ingham. ( SatNav IP31 1NS )
RESULTS : Suffolk Hunt meeting held at Ampton .
By Ray Newby
The official going was good, good to firm in places.
Veteran Horse Conditions ( Level 2 )
1st Captain Biggles Gina Andrews 1/3fav
2nd Rhythm Is A Dancer Tom Hutsby 4/1
3rd Take To Heart Alex Chadwick 4/1
Time 6-21 Dists: 5L, 3L 3 ran
Trainer Gina Andrews
Owner: Captain Biggles Syndicate
Restricted
1st L’Aventura Ed Vaughan 7/4fav
2nd Mister Splash Rupert Stearn 2/1
3rd Touch Tight Phil York 5/1
also Ask Carla 9/4 (PU)
Time 6-10 Dists: 10L , 4L 4 ran
Trainer Bradley Gibbs
Owner Chris Harriman
Ladies Open
1st Tullys Touch Ellie Holder Ev’s
2nd Learntalot Izzie Hill 4/6fav
Time 6-53 Dists: 2L 2 ran
Trainer John Ibbott
Owner Christana Blockley
Mens Open
1st Paper Mill Charlie Case 1/2fav
2nd Shoal Bay Tom Hutsby 5/4
also Le Boulevardier 10/1 (PU)
Time 6-36 Dists: 1¾L 3 ran
Trainer Michael Kehoe
Owner Michael Kehoe
Maiden
1st Jasmin Des Bordes Vicky Frost 5/1
2nd Patricks Hill Gina Andrews 4/1
3rd Sports Magic Charlie Buckle Ev’s fav
Time 6-17 Dists: Shd, 2¼L 9 ran
also At Mangan Bridge 4/1(4th), Japon De Carjac 12/1(5th), Rounditoff 6/1 (6th) Carrickfergus 33/1(7th), Machu Pichu 12/1(PU), Secret Plan 6/1 (PU)
Trainer Andrew Pennock
Owner Vicky Frost
Conditions (Level 3) for Grass Roots Riders
1st Galileo Silver Daniel Cherriman 5/4
2nd Imnottalkingtoyou Cian Murphy 4/6fav
3rd Carrolls Cottage Seb Mead 5/1
Time 6-25 Dists: 7L , 4½L 5 ran
also Wisecracker 20/1 (4th), Chapelier 14/1 (UR)
Trainer Rhiannon Lodge
Owner Ruth Elaine De Quincey
East Anglia Area Conditions ( Level 3 )
1st Jersey Fromentin Ed Vaughan 3/1
2nd Soldier At War Connor Baker 5/4
3rd Good Source Rupert Stearn 4/6fav
Time 6-31 Dists: ¾L , Hd 3 ran
Trainer Andrew Pennock
Owners: David Everard, Adele Hardy & Ruth Pennock