Christopher did a full circuit and didn't fall off !! - They went really fast and he kept with the pace for a couple of fences and then Cyril decided that his jockey probably didn't need to go quite so quickly, and settled into a comfortable pace for a few more fences before Christopher very sensibly pulled up - thank goodness - we were SO relieved. Phew. He was absolutely delighted as were his many supporters, who were having a classic 'point to point picnic' out of the back of their various four wheeled drive vehicles. All very jolly.

We then had three horses running one after the other, which was a serious test, but one which everyone passed with flying colours - the first to go was Laverty - it was a really hot race with 12/13 runners, the ground was far too quick for him and they went a cracking gallop, but we were astonished when he kept with the pace and ended up finishing a really good third, had he not made a couple of jumping mistakes he would have been in with a very good chance of winning so we were delighted with him. Then it was the lovely Paddy, who was so chilled out that he was very nearly dozing in the paddock - once again the ground was far too quick but we were amazed that he managed to keep with the pace for a circuit and a half, jumped beautifully but then got outpaced towards the end so Will pulled him up - he needed the run to bring his fitness on, and this was perfect for him as a stepping stone for next time where he will need more of a stamina test. Haunted House was the last of our runners (we had decided not to run Harry as we didn't want to run him on quick ground) Amy was in the Ladies race and had done a full circuit up with the pace, jumping like a stag and going really well when Aitch pecked on landing and Amy came off - Amy got straight up, but then Aitch (on his fragile legs) proceeded to gallop around with the others, then he found a fellow riderless horse and they both took off into the open country jumping whatever got in their way - this was the most worrying part, as we have been so precious about his legs and there he was galloping flat out over rough terrain, but thankfully the hunt servants eventually caught up with him and brought him back seemingly none the worse and looking as though he thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Thank goodness... Fingers crossed his legs will be OK tomorrow and all in all it was a great day. Have just got back from supper with Amy's parents and it's time to go to bed...