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A look back at the Autism in Racing event at Chepstow
Former jump jockey John Kington rode only one winner at Chepstow during his riding career but added another to that tally at the track last week. Kington retired last year, but was lured back into the saddle for a charity race as Chepstow staged its Autism in Racing raceday on Thursday. Cathy Gannon, Mattie Batchelor, Stephen Hunter and Gordon 'Flash' Power also took part, although it was Kington, who rode for around 20 years, who was smiling. He was aboard Baikal, who is trained locally by Grace Harris, and the pair enjoyed a prominent position before holding on gamely. The event was one of around 75 Autism in Racing has planned on and off course for 2025 and its founder Bobby Beevers said: 'We would like to thank Chepstow for staging this day. It's a big funding day and we also thank DragonBet for their very kind sponsorship of the race.' Harris was out of luck with her runner in one of the card's regulation races as Too Much Trevor could finish only third in the mile handicap won by Rod Millman's Arjad. Despite being six lengths behind that rival, Too Much Trevor still ran respectably, although he has yet to win a race in 23 starts. Monmouthshire trainers Christopher Mason and Thomas Faulkner also had to make do with placed finishes on the bill with Gilt Edge coming second for the former in the 7f handicap. The Faulkner-trained Mighty Gurkha, meanwhile, was third in handicap for apprentice riders. Joint-trainers Richard Newland and Jamie Insole took the feature through Cloudbuster, who was ridden by Hollie Doyle. A trip to Bath paid off for Ron Harris, another of the region's trainers who has struck gold with winning machine Moe's Legacy in the last few weeks. Her winning run started at Bath on July 16 and she then won at Salisbury a week later before another successful strike at Bath. A defeat at Newbury at the start of August was next, but the four-year-old kept on well under Trevor Whelan to regain the winning thread. She is the only horse to have won for Harris this season and could be worth following when she next appears. Hopefully the weather plays ball for Chepstow's family fun day meeting next week, which takes place on bank holiday Monday. Seven races are programmed with the first at 1.53pm and the last at 5.23pm, while the gates open at 11.50am. The non-stop family entertainment includes meet-and-greet sessions with storybook characters The Gruffalo and Zog, a live set from MC Grammar, activities for children and funfair rides. There will also be football freestyler on track and a rugby skills zone, plus areas for picnics, while there is the added bonus of two pony races (12.35pm and 12.55pm) before the thoroughbred action starts. Ffos Las officials will be keen for good weather too for their ladies' day on Friday, when the gates open at 12.10pm for a 2.10pm start.
BBC News
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Man makes 'quackers' name-change after losing bet
A rubber duck racer has legally changed his name to something "quackers" after losing a fundraising bet with Caldwell was dared by his friend and fellow charity race organiser Curtis Lunt, in a bid to raise as much money as possible for Derian House Children's in order to spur them on, if the racers hit their £3,000 target Mr Caldwell pledged to legally change his name to Daniel "Rubber Duck" Caldwell by Deed 31-year-old, from Brinscall in Lancashire, said it had been costly to change the details on his driving licence and passport "but it's worth it". "The paperwork's all gone off, so I hope they don't say it can't be done, because if that's the case, we'll have to think of another name for me - and I know Curtis has got a few names that he does call me," Mr Caldwell told BBC Radio Lancashire. Their duck race at a stream between two bridges in the village is becoming an annual event each year they had 890 ducks taking part. The ducks are stamped with a number, dropped into Brinscall Goit, and the winner gets £250. The pair came up with the idea for a duck race after holding one with their daughters and realising it would be a great idea to raise money."We pulled together a team of friends, who we are calling Duck HQ, and got to work," Mr Caldwell year was the first year they did it, with Mr Caldwell betting Mr Lunt that if they raised more than £2,000 he would have to get a rubber duck tattoo – and so he did."I couldn't let the duck tattoo go by without some revenge," Mr Lunt the pair are already dreaming up ideas for next year's Caldwell said: "You never know what can happen. I've already got a few things up my sleeve." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
CTV News
28-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Driver arrested after 2 cyclists struck in hit-and-run in Rigaud
Julie Gagnon and her husband, Mario Rocha, were both injured after being struck by a vehicle while cycling in Rigaud, Que., on Saturday, May 24, 2025. (Submitted photo) A 54-year-old man has been arrested after two cyclists were the victims of a hit-and-run in Rigaud, west of the Island of Montreal, on Saturday. The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) confirmed on Wednesday that it arrested a man after he contacted police and presented himself at the Vaudreuil-Soulanges East MRC police station. 'He was questioned by investigators,' said the force. 'He remains in custody for his scheduled appearance by videoconference at the Salaberry-de-Valleyfield courthouse.' Police say they also located a vehicle suspected to be involved in the collision in Vankleek Hill, Ont., with the assistance of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). The vehicle was seized and is expected to undergo examination by forensic technicians. Julie Gagnon and her husband, Mario Da Rocha, were taking part in the Flatland à Annie charity race, also known as the Donkey Ride, to raise money for the Primrose Donkey Sanctuary when they were struck on Haut-de-la-Chute Road. Gagnon was released from the hospital on Sunday after suffering upper and lower body injuries. Her husband, 61-year-old Mario Da Rocha, remains in the ICU in a medically induced coma.
BBC News
10-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Student with muscular dystrophy to start Oxford's charity 10k race
A student who last year took part in a charity race through Oxford will start it for the thousands of people competing in it on Boedts, 28, has limb girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD), which causes muscles to weaken over time, but has taken on intrepid adventures, including hiking to Mount Everest's Base PhD student, who is studying behavioural science at Warwick University, will start the Bidwells Oxford race is held in aid of Muscular Dystrophy UK, which seeks to help the 110,000 people in the UK living with one of more than 60 muscle-wasting and weakening conditions. The first was held in 1982, inspired by a local boy, Daniel Cleaver, who had muscular dystrophy."I like to push myself, academically, personally and physically," Mr Boedts student said he want to show that people with LGMD and other types of muscle-wasting conditions "just want to live normal lives". "Normality is often robbed from us, not because of our condition but because society isn't built to accommodate us," he said."Imagine trying to travel by train without using stairs or doing food shopping in a wheelchair. That's why supporting charities like Muscular Dystrophy UK is so important."Not only are they helping to fund research into new treatments but they also advocate for the community when it comes to issues like accessibility."He said living with his LGMD was difficult and that his condition would deteriorate over time."I feel lucky to be able to walk in events like this. Lots of people with LGMD, or other types of muscle wasting condition, are not able to do so," Mr Boedts said."I have friends who have the same condition but are not able to walk anymore. I know they would love to do something like this but they can't. "However, they still show such resilience and strength. I will be thinking of them on Sunday." You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
