Lord Ashton of Hyde’s Cup
Finishers were at a premium in the soft ground, but it proved no handicap to Bowdens Lane, who ran out an impressive winner of the men’s open for the Lord Ashton of Hyde’s Cup – one of the sport’s four ‘classic’ races.
THE “BIG ONE” AT DUNTHROP
Julie Houldey and Dave Mansell claimed yet another major prize when Bowdens Lane scored one of the easiest victories ever recorded in the long history of the Lord Ashton of Hyde Cup.
Preview: Harkaway Club - Chaddesley Corbett
Fergals Find, Lough Ennel, Mel in Blue, Oh So Lively, Sykee Savage and Worship the Stars will provide a true test of his ability, but he may be given most to do by We're Confused from Julie Houldey's all conquering yard at North Nibley.
Top Benefit Impresses “again” at Barbury
Julie Houldey and Dave Mansell came away from the Point-to-Point Owners and Riders Club meeting at Barbury Racecourse with three winners each to consolidate their positions at the top of the 2009 Trainers and Riders Championship.
Disappointing Entry For Lord Ashton of Hyde Cup
Bowdens Lane represents Julie Houldeys all conquering stable and it would take a brave man to bet against him scoring first time out. Moscow Court can be temperamental so will need to be on his best behaviour to land this contest, while Sharp Jack ran well enough at Barbury 7 days ago to suggest he has a winning chance.