A day at the races
Archive - Originally posted on "The Horse's Mouth" - 2007-04-01 07:00:39 - Graham EllisLarkhill, near Amesbury, on the blowy last day of March - point to point racing with the Avon Vale hunt.
Place your bets, please
Sheltering from a squal in the car
Awaiting the start of the race
Crossing the winning line
Returning to the winner's enclosure
Animals wait to be won at the fairground attractions between races
A fun and varied day. Point to Point racing takes place at Larkhill and at the Barbary Castle, both within about 30 miles of Melksham, and there are full race courses nearby at Salisbury and Bath.