THE Lamerton Foxhounds?s Point to Point Steeplechases took place at Kilworthy, near Tavistock, on Saturday in perfect weather.
However, the recent dry spell took its toll on the number of runners participating.
The Times-sponsored Restricted Race was won by Valman, which was trained by Tony and Pauline Geering, who also had success in the members? race with Brown Chieftain that they trained and part own.
Members: Brown Chieftain (Richard Darke 2-1), 1; Damien?s Pride (fav) (Tim Dennis) 2; Lydford Castle, (Liam Hurd) 3. Seven ran.
Confined Hunts Maiden, division 1: It Worked (Mark Treneer, 7-4 fav) 1; Solar Swing (Liam Hurd) 2; Fortlander (Tabitha Cave) 3. Eight ran.
Confined Hunts Maiden, division 2: Indiana John (Tim Dennis, 5-2) 1; Cut Down the Sound (fav) (Sarah Gaisford) 2; George?s Pleasure (Darren Edwards) 3. Nine ran.
Ladies? Open: Phoenix Phlyer (Charlotte Stucley) 1-5 fav, 1; Ardross Gem (Wendy Southcombe) 2; Lirsleftover (Susan Young). Three ran.
Confined Hunts: Hasten Bak (Lucy Gardner 11-4) 1; Father Mansfield, (Caroline Prouse) 2; Eserie des Cores (Ollie Jackson) 3. Five ran.
Men?s Open: Shobrooke Mill (Alex Charles-Jones 9-4) 1; Quicks Wood (fav) (Liam Hurd),2; Tell Tale (Godfrey Maundrell) 3. Four ran.
Restricted (division 1): Knock Star (Simon Partridge, 5-4 fav) 1; Bill Me Up (Colin Hurd), 2; Ardmore (Amanda Bush), 3. Four ran.
Restricted (division two); Valman (Alex Charles-Jones, 7-2) 1; Kestick (fav) (Tabitha Cave) 2; The Moons a Balloon (Simon Partridge) 3. Eight ran.
Intermediate: Monty?s Lass (Caroline Prouse 2-9 fav) 1; Bonny Rigg (Vanessa Shaw) 2; Morris Piper (Rosie Partridge) 3. Three ran.