Albrighton
Weston Park
Sunday 27th January 2008
by Arthur Shone

THE ALBRIGHTON HUNT OPEN THE NEW 2007/8 POINT TO POINT SEASON IN THE NORTH WESTERN AREA THIS SUNDAY JANUARY 27TH 2008

Once again the Albrighton Hunt kick start the new season between the flags in the North Western Area at Weston Park, this Sunday January 27th 2008. Their fixture has attracted a reasonable entry of 121 for their 7 race card.

Racing comes under starters orders at 12.00pm with the Intermediate race and concludes at 3.00pm with the Members race, this is a combined contest with runners from both the Albrighton and Meynell & South Staffs hunts.

The first horse past the judge in the Men’s Open will qualify for the £10,000 Volkswagen Toureg Point-to-Point Championship Hunter Chase Final at Towcester on Monday May 12 th 2008. Trainer Andy Hobbs has a good strike rate with his horses in the North West and is represented by his prolific winner Euryalus, who is named after a person in Greek mythology. The Presenting gelding recorded three wins last season and is a leading contender in the race. Merry Path was the champion horse in this neck of the woods last season when trained by top trainer Sheila Crow, this season the Alphabatim gelding will be trained by his owner Vicky Park. Others to note include Latzod’Alm, Whistling Straits and Reflected Glory, a cracking race in prospect.

Admission to this popular Shropshire track is £25 per car, regardless of the number of passengers. Single occupancy will be charged at £15.