Alan Blacklock News Today

Bank Holiday Monday saw the last in the recent fixtures at Bridekirk with a five-race card for the traditional Mitchell Auction Trophies and rosettes.

After the excitement of the weekend's trails at the International last night's action switched to Spadeadam and the quest for championship points.

The HTA’s traditional May Day trails – the first major meeting of the new season -  produced some good racing for the sports enthusiasts.

Trailing resumed at Cold Fell and although numbers were improved from Thursday night some of the main players were keeping their dogs back to race fresh on Monday at The HTA May Day Trails at Helton.

The number of runners were back up at Helton on Saturday as trainers took the opportunity to have a look round ahead of the big trails there on May Day.

The Hound Trailing Association was back at Oulton again on Sunday and with plenty of hounds, good weather and some thrilling trails the meeting was enjoyed by all.

The curtain came down on the 2022 HTA season in traditional fashion with the final meeting at Millstone Moor.

However, at the business end there was another surprise winner with Overwater Louie staying on well to beat Silver Dancer.

The race for the HTA senior championship switched to Fellside last night with several contenders in action.

Huntsman’s Rebel raced to her 25th win of the season at Cold Fell last night.