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The parade ring has always been rock hard, but now a stick will go in
remains one of the wettest parts of the country, according to local authorities - and the Taunton grounds team were able to get on with a ring roller and topdresser between its February meetings.
“It has gone back better
than expected, but the water table is still close to the surface. The paddock has always been rock hard, but now a stick will go in. We have had windy days, but not the sunshine needed to dry the land out,” says Michael. Other developments have included constructing permanent fences and altering the third last jump to align the birch at a more forward sloping angle, encouraging better jumping. The parade ring has also been redeveloped with rubberised walkways to protect the valuable - and sometimes exuberant - thoroughbreds before racing. With the irrigation system due to be commissioned, it is full steam ahead for the Taunton team. Chief Executive Bob Young was successful in diverting prize
same,” comments Kevin. “Because we are a small team we all do everything, so the workload is varied.”
Kevin is supported by Simon Jarrett, Adam Meads and Lee Noonan, and Michael praises their attention to detail. “They take a lot of pride in their work and do a good job. The bends and rails are immaculate and, at the start of the season, they
money from the abandoned January Saturday fixture to an Easter meeting on 4th April, whilst further eagerly anticipated evening meetings are scheduled for 24th April and 2nd May. “We rarely race on
Saturdays or Sundays, so it is good to get the evening fixtures that draw the crowds,” says Michael. It is hard to believe that watering will be needed this spring, but going at other courses began to firm up as early as mid-February, and Cheltenham was gearing up its irrigators for the Festival before the rain returned in March. “We have to be able to
provide good going to continue to attract trainers to run the high quality horses that we are now seeing at Taunton,” comments Michael. “We have a reputation for providing the best winter ground and we are keen to preserve and enhance that.”
Crowd Barrier & Gates
UK Distributers of Fornells Products 01748822666 / 07966529666
www.wattfences.com billwattfences@aol.com
are conscientious in washing down every metre of rail. They also look after the paddock, and its lawns, heather borders and flower boxes are always beautifully presented. The grounds team also provide back up to stable manager Therese Scott, who also does a brilliant job.”
keeps the going even • Simple to transport and set up • Hydraulic lift booms for jumps and hurdles • Copes easily with bends • Independent drive on reels • Proven around the world
Accurate irrigation
visit
www.briggsirrigation.co.uk or call Adrian Colwill
01536 260338
adrian@briggsirrigation.co.uk Boyle Road, Corby, Northamptonshire NN17 5XU
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