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Above Stan Sheppard on Balfour Hillsong (grey) head for the line and winners enclosure at Vine & Craven Point to Point pony race, Barbury Castle.
This photo is © Neale Blackburn Chasdog.com Thanks Neale!
Stan and Balfour Hillsong's 2007 Form
Stan and Hilda are fast gaining their own Fan Club, with that in mind we are delighted to relay their Form on the Pony Racing circuit so far this season.
February 17th, Barbury Castle, 1st Place, Mum's Comments; Great!!
March 10th, Larkhill, 4th place, Mum's Comments; Slightly left at start.
March 17th, Cothelstone, 7th place, Mum's Comments; Hopelessly left at start.
March 25th, Hackwood Park, 2nd Place Mum's Comments; Good start, beaten short head, huge improvement.
April 9th, Hackwood Park, 2nd Place, Mum's Comments; Great start, beaten by a short head by better pony.
April 15th, Andoversford, 4th Place, Mum's Comments; Good start, track only 4 furlongs, we need 5- 6 furlongs.
April 21st, Pentyrch
Bonvilston, 2nd Place, Dad's Comments; Good start, well ridden beaten by faster pony.
April 28th, Llangeinor
3rd Place, Mum's Comments; Excellent start.
May 7th, Maisemore, 4th Place, Mum's Comments; Excellent start, course a little too short.
May 20th, Clifton on Teme, 3rd Place, Mum's Comments; Excellent start, lead everywhere except last 50 yards
May 28th, Bonvilston, 2nd Place, Mum's Comments; Good start, made up ground, couldn't beat Connor Flint
May 30th, Wessex Area Final, 3rd Place, Mum's Comments; Excellent start.
Stan says: I've had a good season thanks to Hilda (Balfour Hillsong). Hilda Rules!
Above Stan on his pony Bella |
