Modbury Harriers
Flete Park
Saturday 3rd May 2008
by Lucy Johnson

Saturday’s action is at Flete Park in South Devon where the first of six races is off at 2pm and a parade of hounds will be included in the day’s entertainment. First race is an open maiden where there are 19 entries. They include Vixen Tor who finished second at the course two weeks ago and is sure to attract plenty of interest. Trainer Marie McGuiness has a couple of entries who both have chances. Over To Charlie was going well in a maiden at Upton Upon Severn in March until she fell three fences from home and Max’ Choice was beaten a length at Chaddesley Corbett in a competitive maiden in April.

Benarina is another entry. She was second to IamwhatIam, entered in the restricted, at the course a couple of weeks. Others in the restricted to look out for are easy course winner Ryeman who was a popular winner for long-time supporter of point-to-point racing Denis Williams and Lucy Fielding-Johnson’s lovely four year old mare Primitive Quest who could provide Richard Woollacott with another winner.

The ladies’ race is a marathon test run over four miles and it looks like a competitive renewal. The consistent Blue Business, Bill Du Pont’s Brown Cockle, a winner of three races this season, course winner Kingsmill Lake, Quick, Touch Closer and Winter Scene are all entered.

There’s a two and a half mile maiden and of interest is Dee Valley Boy, third at Trebudannon and entries in the men’s open include Lisheen Storm, The Quarry Man, Concert Pianist and Sara Monica who all have chances.

The course is situated near Ermington in South Devon and entrance is £15 per car.