The Borders MS Racing Club
The Borders MS Racing Club, an inspirational idea by one of our members, Rhona Elliot, who herself has MS. Rhona organised a syndicate and, in September 2004, the Borders MS Racing Club was established.
"I wanted to do something for MS because it affected me and I really wanted to give something back and try and help."
"One of my goals is to have an MS nurse in the Borders. I've always been determined and felt enough wasn't being done in our area. I wanted to do something positive, something fun which other people could be involved with. That's when my idea began to form."
Rhona Elliot
Diamond Mick ~ Scarvagh Diamond ~ Scarvagh Solitaire
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10th May 2008 - Hexham Races Diamond Mick ran at Hexham [New Hexham Website Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) (4yo+,0-100) 10 hdles 2 omitted 3m], with Brian Harding onboard, on good to firm ground. Mick was 'pipped at the post' by Cash On Friday. From the Racing Post "Diamond Mick , who was having his first run at 3m, tended to run in snatches, but stayed on well after the last but just failed." Photo Gallery here..
3rd May 2008:
Scarvagh Diamond ran at Hexham in the Ramside Event Catering Intermediate Chase (Class 4) (5yo+) 17 fences, 2 omitted, 3m1f with Brian harding onboard. Unfortunately she had quite a heavy fall at the 12th fence. Gallery here..
29th April 2008 - Sedgefield Races Diamond Mick ran at Sedgefield [John Wade For Equine Fibre & Rubber Selling Hurdle (Qualifier For John Wade Selling Series Final) (Class 5) (4yo+) 8 hdles 2 omitted 2m4f ] , with Brian Harding onboard, on good to soft ground. From the Racing Post " Diamond Mick ran on to take third, and these three were a long way clear of Moyne Pleasure, who never featured."
29th March 2008: Scarvagh Diamond ran at Newbury in the E B F/Thoroughbred Breeders' Association Mares Only Novices' Chase Final (A Handicap) (Listed Race) (Class 1) (5yo+) 17 fences (2m6f110y) 2m6½f, with Tony Dobbin onboard and finished in 7th place. Gallery HERE..
26th March 2008 - Newcastle Races Diamond Mick ran at Newcastle [Call Saltwell Signs On 0191 482 5555 Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) (4yo+,0-95) 11 hdles 2m4f] , with Chris Callow onboard, on good to firm ground. Mick unfortunately unseated his rider.
4th March 2008 - Newcastle Races Diamond Mick ran at Newcastle [ Guinness Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) (4yo+,0-95) 11 hdles 2m4f ] , with JP O'Farrell onboard, on good ground. He finished in 7th place.
1st March 2008: Scarvagh Diamond ran at Kelso in the toteplacepot Handicap Chase (For the Hamilton Memorial Trophy) (Class 3) (5yo+,0-135) 17 fences (2m6f110y) 2m6½f , with Tony Dobbin onboard and finished in 2nd place. From Racing Post "Scarvagh Diamond , returning to action after a short break, ran a blinder and was only denied in a bobbing finish".
12th February 2008 - Newcastle Races Diamond Mick ran at Newcastle [James Fletcher Marquee & Pavilion Hire Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) (4yo+,0-95) 9 hdles 2m] , with Chris Callow onboard, on good to soft ground. He finished in 5th place.. Gallery Here..
27th January 2008: Scarvagh Soltaire ran her third bumper at Kelso (sponsored by The Scarvagh House Stud) on heavy ground with Brian Harding in the saddle. Scarvagh House Stud Maiden Open National Hunt Flat Race (Class 4) (4-6yo) (2m110y) 2m½f. She finished in 9th place. Photo Gallery here..
11th January 2008: Scarvagh Diamond ran at Kelso in the European Breeders' Fund/Thoroughbred Breeders' Association Mares Only Novices' Chase (Qualifier) (Class 4) (5yo+) 17 fences (2m6f110y) 2m6½f, with Tony Dobbin onboard and finished in 1st place. 'SCARVAGH DIAMOND and Truckers Lady had this to themselves from a long way out and, in a battle royal, the former just had the edge when it mattered. The winner is plenty game enough and, although her trainer is not altogether happy with the overall form of his horses at present, he was satisfied with this effort'. Photo Gallery here..
1st January 2008 - Catterick Diamond Mick ran at Catterick [Subscribe To Racing UK Claiming Hurdle (Class 5) (4yo+) 10 hdles 2m3f] , with Graham Lee onboard, on soft ground. He finished in 2nd place.. Gallery Here..
PLEASE VISIT 'THE GALLERY' FOR MORE PHOTOS OF THE HORSES
AND EVENTS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS
Borders MS Racing Club Acivities Click here to see what the Racing Club have been up to!
Including the Ireland trip, fashion show and gallery
February 2006, Craig Robertson, reporter for the Sunday Post writes a follow up story about the Borders MS Racing Club and focuses on Rhona and her determination to raise awareness of MS.. article here..
Photographs of the MS horses in training and at the racecourse can be viewed in the GALLERY If you are interested in becoming a syndicate member, which gives you the benefits of owning a racehorse, then please get in touch with Rhona for more details. Call Rhona on 01573 440268.
ARTICLE Dec 8 2004 by Paul James, The Journal ARTICLE Diamond sparkles for charity owners by Colin Leslie, The Scotsman
This is a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness of MS in the Borders and also, hopefully, make some money too!
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