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The Classes

Class 1
Pairs Hunter Trials

Run over an inviting course of about one and half miles long, with a water complex. Maximum height of jumps approx 2' 9".
1st Prize - £35 2nd Prize - £20 3rd Prize - £15

Rosettes to 6th place

Entry Fee £25 per pair plus £2 medical levy


Class 2
Novice Hunter Trial

Run over the same course as Class 1.
1st Prize - £25 2nd Prize - £15 3rd Prize - £10

Rosettes to 6th place

Entry Fee £15 plus £2 medical levy


Class 3
Novice Team Chase

This class is designed to suit all members of the family. Maximum height of jumps approx 2'9". The competition will be judged over a bogey time.
1st Prize - £100 2nd Prize - £60 3rd Prize - £40

Rosettes to 6th place

Special prizes for The Best Pony Club / School Team and The Best Family Team

Entry Fee £50 per team plus £5 medical levy


Class 4 Open Team Chase

Qualifier for The Goring Hotel National Team Chase Championships.


The course consists of about 28 fences over a distance of approximately 2 miles.

1st Prize - £400 2nd Prize - £250 3rd Prize - £150
Rosettes to 6th Place. The winning tem will also receive the Grafton Hunt Open Trophy.
Entry Fee £80 per team plus £20 declaration fee payable on the day


Class 5 Intermediate Team Chase

The course consists of approximately 24 fences over a distance of about 2 miles. The maximum height of fixed obstacles will not exceed 3'9". Minimum age of riders - 16 years. Horses must be over 14.2hh.
1st Prize - £100 2nd Prize - £60 3rd Prize - £40
Rosettes to 6th place. The Gerald Dancer Memorial Trophy will be awarded to the fastest Grafton Team.

Entry Fee £60 per team plus £20 declaration fee payable on the day.


Closing Date for Entries - Monday 12th September 2005

The course will be open for inspection from
10am on Saturday 17th September 2005.
For any enquiries please ring Vivienne Harvey on 01280 860443
For starting times
Please ring on Thursday 15th September 2005
between 7pm and 10pm         Telephone 01280 860443


Directions to the Grafton Hunt Team Chase

From the M40 Junction 11 (Banbury), take the A422 Brackley Road. At the top of the hill, at the end of the dual carriageway, turn left at the roundabout onto the B4525 Northampton Road. Continue along this road for approximately 3 miles and turn left as sign posted to Sulgrave. Continue on for about 2 miles, but DO NOT turn right into Sulgrave Village as signed, but instead keep straight on for half a mile and the Course will be seen on the right hand side of the road.