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Groups toast race night success

Groups toast race night success

Craig Singleton5 Jul 2012 - 14:00

Almost £1,000 was raised on Saturday evening at a race night held in The Pilgrim Lounge.

Thanks to the generosity of over 70 punters who attended, along with race sponsors, Boston (Fishtoft) Scout Group and Boston United Community Football Club under-10s (2012-2013) will each receive £473.92.

Nine races were held on the night, which was expertly compered by Lyndon Cope from Big Screen Races, culminating in an auction race with a prize fund of £100 claimed by the winning horse owner.

RACE WINNERS:

1 The Roger Budge Chase: ‘Little Jimmy’ - James Henton
2 The Elmer Mile: ‘Hole in One’ - Freddie
3 Hairdressers Stakes: ‘Green Thumb’ - Troy Smith
4 The 49ers Final Furlong: ‘Sixer’ - Niamh Young
5 The TaylorITEX Trot: ‘Frothy Coffee Deelite’ - Mick and Julie
6 Vere Bros Gold Cup: ‘Hoss’ - Harry Cartwright
7 The Bacon Butty Bumble: ‘Wildfire Wilfie’ - Wilf Robinson
8 The CTS Rubber Cup: ‘Hairy Potter’ - Henson Family
9 Auction Race: ‘Akela’ - Guy Dix

Organisers Andy Robinson and Guy Dix would like to thank the following for their invaluable support:

Race sponsors Roger Budge Electrical, Jez and Tony Elmer, Academy & Duo, Sue Dix, Mick Taylor, Andy Dixon, The Tasty Tucker and CTS Tyres.

In addition to the race sponsors, they would also like to thank Laura Nelson (The Pilgrim Lounge), Chris Cook Print, Craig Singleton, Neil Kempster, Nick Reeson, Nick Harwood, Emma, Ruth and Ronnie Robinson, Yvonne Barnes, Mick Small and Lyndon Cope — plus all those who attended the event and helped make it enjoyable and profitable.

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