Aunt Ada was 17 on 1st January 2006 but lives a peaceful life, cared for by Nicky, at Bryn Ioan near Holyhead. She lives amongst Bordeaux dogs and delightful puppies, and a macaw called Ben whose voice box has a wider range than most humans.
ANGLESEY
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| Although the last race on Anglesey under National Hunt rules
took place on 4th November 1903 the island still maintains one obscure link with racing,
namely Aunt Ada. Aunt Ada was 17 on 1st January 2006 but lives a peaceful life, cared for by Nicky, at Bryn Ioan near Holyhead. She lives amongst Bordeaux dogs and delightful puppies, and a macaw called Ben whose voice box has a wider range than most humans. |
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Aunt Ada suffered misfortune during her racing life, although she started out in the prestigious stable of John Dunlop. She was owned by the brother of long time racing commentator John Rickman, and Geoffrey Rickman states, "As a yearling she went to John Dunlop's stables but had an accident and suffered a broken pelvis. She was in her box for several months, but then strengthened up and was sent to Richard Rowe, former jump jockey turned trainer. She ran promisingly in a National Hunt race at Newbury but subsequently disappointed and was retired." |
| HIGH LINE | HIGH PAT | ||
| TIME CALL | |||
| ADONIJAH | DAROUS | ||
| AUNT ADA | SHADOW QUEEN | SHADOW | |
| BALIDAR | WILL SOMERS | ||
| BALIDILEMMA | VIOLET BANK | ||
| CHANTEUR II | |||
| CHARYBDIS | BRIGHTON ROCK |
FIRST MEETING
Evidence of racing taking place as early as 1757, with regular meetings taking place during the first week of November.
SITUATED
In Beaumaris, just behind the famous castle.
DISTANCES
1
1/4 mile round course with a 2 furlong run in.PRINCIPAL RACE
Anglesey Hunt Cup (won by Craig Ard in 1901 and 1902)
WORLD WAR I
Closed
WORLD WAR II
Closed
FACT
In 1897 Paton Priestley's mount fell in the Farmers Steeplechase and he died as a result of the fall.
QUESTION
Why was there no meeting in 1900?
CURRENT SITUATION
Castle Fields, just behind Beaumaris Castle, still have cattle grazing today and it is easy to picture the exact place where racing took place over 100 years ago.
LAST MEETING
4th November 1903
If you have :-
a favourite memory of this racecourse;
photos or a postcard of the course;
a members badge from the course, either to sell or as a scan;
then email me at johnslusar@fsmail.net and I will include the details on this site together with an acknowledgement for you.