08 April 2009 Preview: North Staffordshire - Sandon
The North Staffordshire Hunt have attracted 105 entries for their fixture at Sandon, near Stone on Easter Saturday April 11th 2009. Racing comes under starters orders at 1.00pm with the Members race and is set to conclude at 5.00pm with the Restricted contest.
Clerk of the course Mark Allman lists the going as Good on Sunday April 5th 2009. Speaking earlier today, he said, "The ground at the moment is good and there is rain forecast for later this week, and we will water if necessary to ensure that the going will be good on the day."
Admission to this popular Staffordshire course is only £25 per car, regardless of the number of passengers. Single occupancy will be charged at £15.
The Ladies Open for the Cadman trophy has attracted a quality entry. Heading the list is the progressive mare Casalani who is unbeaten in all three starts this season, including her latest win at Alpraham where she beat Flashy Boy easily by 10 lengths. The principal danger looks to be the useful Mad Victor from the Sue Taylor yard, others to note include the dual winner Shafts Chance from the in-form Kelda Wood yard, others to note with form are Pirate Flagship, Petit Lord and Reflected Glory, a good race is in prospect.
