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The 'Local' Race - The Kiplingcotes Derby
The 489th Race, 20th March 2008
The Results

  
This year's race was held in atrocious conditions, with driving rain and wind, being a distinct contrast to recent years.  A crowd of around 200 spectators braved the conditions to see 12 gallant riders and horses tackle the four and a half mile course.

The race was won in grand style by John Thirsk of Holme-on Spalding Moor on Masie, an improvement on his fifth place last year.   Liz Stubbins came in second on her mount Cid, maintaining good form being last year's winner.  Katie Croft was third on her mount Etton Lad, again one of the recent successful riders having won the race with Etton Lad in 2006.
The winner of the race, John Thirsk, receives his trophy. John Thirsk celebrating his victory. The winner of the race, John Thirsk, receives his trophy.
  Image kindly donated by Mary Pitt  
The winner of the race, John Thirsk, receives his trophy.
Maisie, after the race.
Maisie, after the race.
A very damp Liz Stubbins who came in second.
Katie Croft in third place.
A very damp Liz Stubbins who came in second. Katie Croft in third place.
Grey Etton Lad, ridden by Katie Croft, leads eventual winner Maisie, John Thirsk up, and Cid, with Liz Stubbings, two furlongs from the finish.
Grey Etton Lad, ridden by Katie Croft, leads eventual winner Maisie, John Thirsk up,
and Cid, with Liz Stubbings, two furlongs from the finish.
Image kindly donated by Mary Pitt


Runners and Riders for the 489th Race
  Runner Rider
"" Barney Laura Crawford
"" Maisie John Thirsk
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 Delta Karen Orridge
"" Rupert David Gough
"" Colleens Pride Sharon Porter
"" Minnie Natalie Arthur
"" Dispol Trump Richard Lewis
"" Maysong Cathy Featherstone
"" Ebor Charlotte Holmes
"" Reindeer Dippin Heather Buck
"" Cid Liz Stubbins
"" Etton Lad Katie Croft


Spectators starting to gather at the finishing post
 Clerk of the course Susan Hillaby reads out the rules of the Kiplingcotes Derby
Spectators starting to gather at the finishing post, anticipating the weigh-in. Clerk of the course Susan Hillaby reads out the rules of the Kiplingcotes Derby
Image kindly donated by Mary Pitt
Most owners and riders kept their mounts under cover
Laura Crawford is interviewed by a well known celebrity !
Most owners and riders kept their mounts under cover until the last few minutes before the start. Laura Crawford is interviewed by a well known celebrity !
Competitors assembling prior to the canter to the starting post.
Competitors assembling prior to the canter to the starting post.
Competitors assembling prior to the canter to the starting post.
Competitors assembling prior to the canter to the starting post.



And so to the next race - 19th March 2009


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