THE first fixture under BHRC rules at the Leominster circuit clashed with a major handicap at Pikehall, so it was a surprisingly huge crowd that cheered home the combatants in the ten races.

Richard Owens, owner/trainer/driver of the mighty Fearless JR, chose to race close to his Allensmore home rather than make the trek to the Peak District, and the decision paid dividends. He hurtled clear of the ever-green Max Factor (Pete Collins) to take the Vintage Handicap, and later made it a very special double when dominating the Free For All, sizzling a length and a half ahead of the handsome Free Contender (Julie Phillips).

It was a memorable day for the Allensmore enthusiasts as R Stanley stuck bravely to his guns with Colin Bevan to give owners Brian Reynolds and Jim Lawrence their first winner of the season. Both owners are ultra-active supporters, thus it was a fitting victory.

Raider Joss Edwards made the long trip from North Wales well worthwhile when the sensationally speedy Dunitagain did it again to record another victory at Leominster.

Next fixtures: Broadheath, Sunday 2 pm (12 races, heats and final). Exhibition racing at Three Counties Show, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.

RESULTS

Going: Good.

VINTAGE MILE: 1 Fearless JR (Richard Owens) 70 yds; 2 Max Factor (Pete Collins); 3 Goldwood (Lord Lipsey). 2:16.1. 8L, 1L. Owned & trained by Richard Owens, Allensmore.

OPEN HANDICAP MILE DIV 1: 1 Sourbrook Romeo (Gary Wakefield) 10 yds; 2 Sherman's Pasha (Roy Wilson) 10 yds; 3 Fearless Scoot (Libby Lloyd) 20 yds. 2;14.4. 7L, 2L. Owned by Bailey Trailers, trained by Debbie Wakefield, Newent.

MAIDEN MILE div 1: 1 Ayr Again (Patrick Morris); 2 Mascot (Colin Bevan); 3 Wellfield Jakal (David Matthews). 2:21.4. 1L, hd. Owned by WG Richards, trained by M Richards, Aberystwyth.

DIV 2: 1 Red Andy (Andrew Rees); 2 Newtown Ranger (David Bevan); 3 Cerion Des (Paul Holland). 2:18.0. 21/2L, 3L. Owned & trained by Andrew Rees, Rhayader.

NOVICE MILE: 1 R Stanley (Colin Bevan); 2 Just William (David Bevan); 3 Radnor Mary Anne (Lord Lipsey). 2:15.9. Head, 6L. Owned by Brian Reynolds & Jim Lawrence, trained by Colin Bevan, Llangammarch Wells.

DIV 2: 1 Hopping Blue (Roy Wilson); 2 Saunders Magical (Patsy Morris); 3 Wellfield Carl (Pete Collins). 2:20.3. 8L, 3L. Owned by Bob Lloyd, trained by Mark Lloyd, Winforton.

IMPROVER: 1 Dunitagain (Joss Edwards) 2 I'llalwaysbetheman (David Bevan); 3 Home Jack (Cliff Dowse). 2:15.2. 8L, neck. Owned by Robert Webster, trained by Joss Edwards, North Wales.

INTERMEDIATE: 1 High Heel Star (Gary Wakefield); 2 Highbrooks Awesome (Lee Morris); 3 Blackfield Veela (Tudor Jones). Neck, 1L. Owned by S Greedy, trained by John Greedy, Cardiff.

OPEN HANDICAP DIV 2: 1 Wellfield Ellie (Terry Laventure); 2 Forest Tombo (Gary Wakefield) 10 yds; 3 Max Factor (Pete Collins). 2:20.5. 1L,1L. Owned & trained by Roy Sheedy, Penhow.

FREE FOR ALL MILE: 1 Fearless JR (Richard Owens); 2 Free Contender (Julie Phillips); 3 Fearless Scoot (Libby Lloyd). 2:13.2. 11/2L,1L. Owned & trained by Richard Owens, Allensmore.