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The curtain came down on the Yorkshire season with the South Durham meeting at Sedgefield Racecourse, and although the field sizes were on the low side, organisers had put a lot of effort in to try and achieve the best ground possible. John Dawson had only one ride on the day, which further sealed his grip on the Men’s Championship, whilst the open Ladies’ and novice Ladies Championships both went to Kate Lowcock, who has made her presence felt this season.
The Men’s Open was the strongest race of the day and went the way of northern raider Border Breaker (pictured). Trained by Tim Reed and ridden by Guy Opperman, the pair swooped to lead at the top of the hill and could never be caught. Sheperds Cave (Jack Teal) and Path To Freedom (John Dawson) failed to reel in the winner on the run to the line, giving 54-year-old Opperman his first victory of the year. The winning rider is possibly the only amateur jockey in the House of Commons, as Guy is an MP for the Hexham area. Formerly trained by Sam England, Border Breaker was a four-time winner under Rules. “The ultimate ambition is to ride in next year’s Aintree Foxhunters,” said Guy, who rode his first winner at Garnons back in 1985.
The locally based team of Chris Dawson’s recorded a treble on the day, starting with a walkover in the Open Maiden when Good Rhythm was partnered by Tom Strawson. They quickly followed up in the Hunt Members’ Race with Sposalizio, again under Strawson, the pair given an effortless victory after stablemate Sweetsingingriver departed three out. This was Sposalizio’s third win of the season, and he will now head to Cartmel on Wednesday for the three-mile, two-furlong hunter chase.
The treble was completed when Good Rhythm, clearly none the worse for his limited exertions in his walkover, took the Restricted to win for the second time on the day. Partnered again by Tom Strawson, the pair made most of the running, and despite showing signs of greenness in the final half-mile, they stayed on well to hold off Secret Pattern, whilst favourite Unseen (Rory Bevin) looked to quickly lose touch four out but should be better than that effort. It concluded an excellent day for Dawson whose Nunstainton Stud is based less than a mile from Sedgefield Racecourse. “Good Rhythm has improved massively since he came to us last season,” said Dawson, who has done well with his young stock this season, before adding, “We give horses time, and although it can be frustrating I’m sure it pays off in the long run.”
The Confined saw two very talented pointers – Bucks Dancing and Royal Chant – face off once more, having previously done so at Sheriff Hutton. On that occasion, Buck Dancing and Jess Bedi came out on top, and this time was no different as the pair quickened clear of Royal Chant and Jack Andrews to win easily. The winner was continuing a good season for his rider/trainer, as she recorded her tenth winner. “He will go to Stratford on Friday now…we were going to work him but we thought we’d run him instead,” said Jess. The decision to run was made last minute after Jess’s mount at Kelso was an early-morning non-runner.
The Ladies Open saw Claire Hardwick record her 100th Point-to-Point winner, aboard southern raider Argot. The pair made most of the running at a steady pace and allowed to quicken home in the straight, which saw his flat speed come into play. Wizadora, who has been in fine form this season, possibly lacked the pace to match Argot but still ran gallantly in second under Kate Lowcock, whilst Kilclispeen and Lottie Crane were back in third.
