Entrants needed for the RoR Racing to Hunting Challenge

Entries are open for the Retraining of Racehorses Meriel Tufnell Racing to Hunting Challenge, which takes place at Cheltenham racecourse on 17 November.

The course will include cross-country fences and additional obstacles, built by Richard Taylor and his team.

Solid fences will not exceed 1.10m, brush 1.30m. There will be a style mark, and a timed section — which will include negotiating a bridge, a gate, dismounting and remounting, and taking a glass of port from a tray.

There will also be a surprise element, to be revealed on the day by course designer Mike Tucker.

“It’s a fun morning out before racing,” said Di Arbuthnot of the RoR. “For those ex-racehorses who have chosen hunting as their next career, it gives them a competitive test.”

The winner will receive £500, £300 for second and £200 for third.

The challenge is open to ex-racehorses that have raced in Britain and are registered with RoR. Entrants must sign a declaration form to show that the horse is hunting regularly. Horses that compete in team chasing are eligible, but point-to-pointers (2013-2014) cannot take part.

To enter, visit www.ror.org.uk/series_hunting.php to download the declaration form.

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