Photography by Iain C. McLaren


Wolsingham Harness Races, August 14th 2002

I'm sure I speak for everyone present at tonight's fixture in offering my sympathies to the Laidler family on the tragic death of Stoneriggs Unique during this evening's final.


Race 1 - Maiden Pace

1st - Mini Rocket (Ray Alderson)

2nd - Ben Gunn (Alf Swinbank)

3rd - Philliquin (Jane Livingstone)

Time - 2:19.5     HD, 1¼L


Race 2 - Improver & Intermediate Pace

1st - Donisthorpe Raque (Paul McGregor)

2nd - Ivaplan (Vicki Gill)

3rd - Travis (Chic Armstrong)

Time - 2:09.4     5½L, ¾L


Race 3 - Heat 1 of the Open Handicap - 1¼-miles

1st - Stoneriggs Unique (William Laidler)

2nd - Saunders Trapper (Alan Haythornthwaite)

3rd - Wiseguy (Andrew Cairns)

Time - 2:55.5     2½L, ¾L


Race 4 - Heat 2 of the Open Handicap - 1¼-miles

1st - Stone Of Destiny (Lee Fletcher)

2nd - Stoneriggs Queen (Ray Alderson)

3rd - Mosside Solitude (Rob Taylor)

Time - 2:56.0     2L, SHHD


Race 5 - Novice/Improver Pace

1st - Country Marauder (Jane Livingstone)

2nd - Daisy's Brightspark (Claire Bousfield)

3rd - Sunnyside Solitaire (William Laidler)

Time - 2:12.6     4L, SHHD


Race 6 - Maiden Pace

1st - Southlands Harrier (John Sample)

2nd - Charmagres Beauty (John Harrop)

3rd - Mickey Taker (Andrew Cairns)

Time - 2:14.7     1¼L, 2L


Race 7 - Novice & Improver Pace

1st - Country Rhythm (Jane Livingstone)

2nd - Connie's Girl (Steve Featherstone)

3rd - Red flair (John Harrop)

Time - 2:12.1     ¾L, 4½L


Race 8 - The Final of The Open Handicap

1st - Stoneriggs Queen (Ray Alderson)

2nd - Saunders Trapper (Alan Haythornthwaite)

3rd - Midnight Magic (Mick Lord)

Time - 2:56.6