Racing's very own X-Factor is at Newmarket Racecourse on Saturday,
October 6, for the 2012 Charles Owen Pony Racing Finals when 24 budding jockeys
will take to the track, having qualified throughout the Series at 27 British
racecourses between April and October.
Those competing, and many others involved in the initiative, will
be hoping to follow in the footsteps of the 100+ graduates from Pony Racing who
have already progressed and hold a BHA Jockeys' Licence, in addition to many
more that now work within the horseracing industry.
The two Finals will take place before racing over distances of six
furlongs and a mile with the winners crowned the 2012 Charles Owen Pony Racing
Champions. An awards luncheon will follow with the announcement and
presentation of the 2012 Rose Bengal Leading Rider and Scholarship Awards.
Former Pony Racing rider Harry Derham said: "I am so thankful
to Pony Racing for the experience it gave me before I turned
professional. I learnt so much from it, from race riding tactics and
technique to general fitness requirements, etiquette and procedures in
racing. I had some great days Pony Racing and hope I can be as successful
as a professional jockey now! I rode in The Finals a few times but sadly
never won them. Good luck to everyone riding in them this
weekend."
Rebecca Davies, Chief Executive of the Pony Racing Authority,
added: "The 2012 Charles Owen Pony Racing Finals are the culmination of
the best part of a year's hard work for many riders. Newmarket are kindly
hosting The Finals for the first time, and I know the two races will be hotly-
contested.
"Charles Owen's investment and support of Pony Racing is
significant. Not only have they backed the initiative since 2005, they
have recently committed to a further two year's sponsorship until 2014.
At The Finals, all riders will receive a Charles Owen helmet of their choice
(worth over £1,500 in total) thanks to the continued generosity of our
sponsor."
Newmarket Racecourses' director of racing Michael Prosser said:
"We are delighted to be staging The Finals as we've always been staunch
advocates of the Pony Racing Authrotiy and of the Series.
"In the past we've enjoyed having pony races on the Rowley
Mile and, for the first time this year, also on the July Course when they
preceded racing at our early June Saturday fixture.
"This Saturday sees us hosting a high-class racing programme
and so the accompanying Charles Owen Pony Racing Finals provide a great
opportunity for the young riders to perform on a big stage.
"The Series has already played a key part in nurturing the
talents of several very promising riders and we are sure Saturday will again
showcase similar ability - we very much look forward to both races."
The 2012 Charles Owen Pony Racing Finals take place at Newmarket
Racecourse on Saturday, October 6 at 12:35 and 13:00 before professional
racing. Riders must be aged 11 - 15 years with ponies measuring 138cm
& Under and 148cm & Under.The 24 ponies competing on Saturday are the highest rated in Pony
Racing, having accumulated points for wins and placed runs this season.
The top 12 ponies in each height category qualify for The Finals. Over 200 PRA Pony Races took place in 2012 at Point-to-Points,
Racecourse and on Pony Club Racedays. Charles Owen, title sponsor to the Racecourse Series, is world
renowned for its range of high performance equestrian helmets and quality
products for the equestrian athlete. The 2012 Charles Owen Pony Racing Finals will be contested by;
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138cm
& Under Charles Owen Pony Racing Final
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Rider
Name
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Age
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County / From
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Pony Name
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2012
Charles Owen Series Pony Form
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Charlie
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Todd
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11
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Durham
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Little Anne
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1 , 1 , 1 , 2 , 1 , 2
, 1 , 1 , 1 , 1 , 1
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Jamie
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Perrett
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12
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Berkshire
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Dillan's Girl
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1 , 1 , 3 , 1 , 1 , 2
, 2 , 2
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Harry
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Cobden
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13
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Somerset
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Wee Antony
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1 , 2 , 2 , 2 ,
2
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Algy
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Stanley
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13
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Suffolk
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G Whizz
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2 , 1 , 3 , 2 , 3 , 4
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Harry
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Reed
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15
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Hexham
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Honky Tonk Girl
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3 , 2 , 4 , 2 , 2 , 2
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Lorcan
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Williams
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12
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Pembrokeshire
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Stretcholt Hermes
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2 , 1 , 2 , 1
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AJ
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O'Neill
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13
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Gloucestershire
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Little Chick
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5 , 4 , 5 , 2 , 3 , 4
, 4 , 1
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Lucy
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Smith
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12
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Yorkshire
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Stambrook Marquesa
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1 , 2 , 3 , 3
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Patrick
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Robinson
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14
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Essex
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Jazz
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4 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 4 , 5
, 1
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Lucy
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Mager
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14
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Somerset
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Angelic
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1 , 3 , 2
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Callum
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Shepherd
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14
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Sussex
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Footprint
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5 , 3 , 4 , 8 , 3 , 3
, 6
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Emma
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Chaston
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14
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Lancashire
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Tigga
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4 , 4 , 4 , 4 , 7
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148cm
& Under Charles Owen Pony Racing Final
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Rider
Name
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Age
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County / From
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Pony Name
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2012
Charles Owen Series Pony Form
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William
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Hill
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12
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Yorkshire
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Hope
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5 , 3 , 2 , 1 , 1 , 1
, 1 , 1
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Megan
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Nicholls
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14
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Somerset
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Wotarisk
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1 , 1 , 1 , 1 , 1
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Charlotte
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Greenway
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14
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Cheshire
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Miss Wonderful
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3 , 2 , 3 , 1 , 1 , 2
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Lily-Grace
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Frank
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15
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Cleveland
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Judge Fox
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4 , 2 , 8 , 3 , 2 , 1
, 2
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Sean
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Bowen
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14
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Pembrokeshire
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Cudlic Verona
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1 , 1 , 1 , 2
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Jordan
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Williams
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13
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Glamorgan
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Peateaoh
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4 , 5 , 2 , 2 , 1 , 4
, 3
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Hannah
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Welsh
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14
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Devon
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Total Eclipse
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2, 6, 1, 7
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Henry
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Morshead
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14
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Gloucestershire
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Over To Kerry
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2 , 3 , 1 , 2 , 3
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Christopher
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Gregory
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14
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Somerset
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Second Chance IV
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3 , 4 , 3 , 2 , 1
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Tom
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Fanshawe
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14
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Suffolk
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Beside The Sea
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7 , 3 , 3 , 2 , 2
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George
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Innes-Ker
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15
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Roxburghshire
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Glenbeigh Sea Breeze
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4 , 7 , 2 , 2 , 4
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Cameron
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Hardie
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15
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Yorkshire
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Lynne
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2 , 1 , 5 , 6 , 5
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