The clouds parted and we were greeted by some beautiful early spring sunshine upon our arrival at Didmarton on Saturday. A stiff breeze ensured the AGA flags were standing to attention, and it also sent me scurrying back to the car for my Barbour.
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| Jane and a throng of AGA admirers |
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| Believe it or not we are discussing plans for the final! |
The first task of the day was to persuade Robert Waley-Cohen to have his photograph taken by the AGA, he readily agreed and suggested that his son Sam join us as well ... however, it's top secret so I can't publish it yet!
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| 3 AGA blokes and an AGA CEO! |
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| When James met Jane |
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| This is our reigning champion James |
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| Guess who's got a new tie? |
The guest for the day was AGA brand ambassador James McIntosh who was having his first taste of Point-to-Point, and I'm pleased to report that as he's a country boy at heart (brought up on a farm), he thoroughly enjoyed it.
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| Chris trying his very best to sell an AGA |
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Jane is back for another discussion about the AGA Total Control Lady
Riders' Championship |
Eight lined up for our race, including the first AGA winner of the season, Zanzibar Boy, and a very short priced favourite, Picaroon, who was bidding to give the Smith-Maxwells a repeat win in this race.
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| Lagosta |
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| Tizzy Blue |
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| Bold Punt |
We had a very easy winner, Picaroon, who managed to get round in quite a smart time as well, could this be the horse that Alex takes to Cheltenham for our final? Check out Beazo's interview at the top right of this page and you might just find out!
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| Alex and Picaroon post race |
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| Lagosta post race |
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| Thirsty work this racing lark |
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| Very happy winning connections |
Well done Mrs Dunn
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| Another thirsty lad |
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| Tom Dunn tells me how he would have done it ... don't tell Alex! |
We had the most crowded podium of the season so far for the post race presentation and it was a real family affair ... I also expect there will be a lengthy discussion about who gets to keep the latest addition to the Smith-Maxwell prize collection.
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| If I manage to get the clock out of the box we'll get on with this! |
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| I don't know what we're laughing at but it must have been funny! |
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| James gets to hold the little one (well it is his first time) |
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| And I get to hold the fleece! |
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| Eyes front and smile |
We then dashed back to the van for Beazo's latest interview and also managed to persuade Lucy Tucker that it would be a fabulous idea to have her photograph taken with us by the van.
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Last time I saw these two ladies we were soaked to the skin at Ston
Easton |
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| Can I have my cap back please James? |
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| Liam tries on some silks for size |
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| Mum tries to persuade Liam to take them off ... no chance! |
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| Lucy T and William |
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| There is another Tucker baby just behind the AGA sign |
With the racing nearly done and the camera almost exhausted it was time to visit the hospitality tent for a cup of tea and a cake. Young Mr AGA Pointing (my son Bradley), now relieved of his camera duties was already in there working his way through an impressive selection of goodies with his girlfriend Beth.
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Bradley and Beth, note they are both wearing my caps ... this explains
the appearance of my ridiculous trilby towards the end of the afternoon! |
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| It's been a long day! |
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| The beer tent was as popular as ever |
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| A contender for best turned out? |
