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  • Pony racing provides great entry point for future career

    By Western Morning News at 08:00 on 03/02/12
    Top: Tina Smith will be battling to retain her area 2011 138cm title on Bejowan's Bouquet  Above: Thomasina Eyston has her first 148cm ride on Annie IV on Sunday  pictures: Emily Whitfield-Wicks
    The first of the Devon and Cornwall Area's pony racing season kicks off at the Mid Devon point-to-point on Sunday with new faces and ponies set to make their mark in this exhilarating sport. The sport of pony racing has grown increasingly popular over the last few years and has helped to fulfil its aim of encouraging more young people to consider a career as a jockey. Since being introduced in Britain in 2004, around 100 riders have...
  • Hill warns Cockles against complacency as Bridgwater visit

    By Western Morning News at 08:00 on 03/02/12
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    Exmouth coach Jon Hill will stress to his players that they cannot afford to be complacent when lowly Bridgwater visit the Imperial Ground in National League Three South West tomorrow. The Cockles' 26-22 win at third-placed Redingensians last Saturday confirmed them as the form side of the division right now – a label Hill is not quite comfortable with. "We are in a good vein of form, but won't be under-estimating...
  • Newton cough-up winning record

    By Herald Express at 08:00 on 02/02/12
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    NEWTON Abbot U13s' 11-match winning run came to an end when they lost their Devon Cup quarter-final at Sidmouth 15-14. A positive start by the All Whites saw them draw first blood after three minutes. Joe Kitto's quick penalty set up wing James Bright who scored under the posts. Fly-half Cameron Fogden converted. Sidmouth used their pack to good effect and broke through to score three times in 10 minutes to lead 15-7. Newton...
  • Hooper back in the frame to add to Galmpton's striking options

    By Herald Express at 08:00 on 02/02/12
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    GALMPTON UNITED joint-player-manager Steve Parkin has welcomed back long-term absentee Chris Hooper ahead of the first of two back-to-back clashes against Exeter Civil Service, writes Andy Phillips. Frontman Hooper has been ruled out after suffering a stomach hernia, but will be back in the Greens' squad for the home clash on Saturday (3pm) after completing his recovery on the training ground. But Hooper may find it difficult to...
  • Bastow hat-trick sets Upton on their way to Belli Cup-tie win

    By Herald Express at 08:00 on 02/02/12
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    IAN BASTOW struck three for Upton Athletic at Galmpton United Reserves, with Louis Bergin scoring one to see Athletic through 4-0 in the George Belli Cup, writes John Pearce. Totnes & Dartington Reserves had Dave Barwick and Darren Fisher to thank for a morale-boosting 2-0 win at East Allington United Staverton & Landscove won 4-2 at Brixham Villa. James Noble hit three and Paul Jacobson one for Stavvy, Kevin Smith and an...

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