BROCKLESBY HUNT
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The scan shows a booklet from the 1929-30 season and predominatly mentions foxhunting despite racing continuing to take place
FIRST MEETING
1700
SITUATED
In Lincolnshire between Scunthorpe and Grimsby.
DISTANCES
2 miles and up to 10 miles!!
PRINCIPAL RACE
Brocklesby Steeplechase over a 4 mile round course in the Wolds of Lincolnshire
WORLD WAR I
Closed for racing.
WORLD WAR II
Already had closed.
FACT
In 1821 a match took place in March between Fred Nicholson and Tom Brooks over an extended 10 mile course which included over 70 fences. Grand National eat your heart out!
QUESTION
In 1763 Lord Yarborough took over the running of the Hunt and also enjoyed a number of Grand National runners. How many runners did the Lord have and were any ever placed?
CURRENT SITUATION
The Hunt still exists today
LAST MEETING
6th April 1935
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 at fsmail.net and I will include the details on this site together with an acknowledgement for you.