TIVERTON Foxhounds’ big point to point at Chipley Park, near Milverton, washed out on Sunday, has been rescheduled for Saturday, February 8 (first race 12 noon).

“Nothing will change. There will again be seven races, with nearly 100 entries,” said secretary Liz Dorse who could not hide her disappointment when she had to announce the calling off of Sunday’s meeting only 30 minutes before the event was due to get underway.

“We left it until the very last but in the end we had no choice,” she said. “The course was flooded. The wind died down but we didn’t expect so much rain. It just seemed to get worse.

“We took a big financial hit which will run into thousands of pounds but there was nothing we could do. We’ve still had to pay everyone.

“We could not have done any more to put on the event. Unfortunately, there’s nothing you can do about the weather. And, of course it’s not the first time we’ve had to postpone the meeting.”

Tickets (cash only) on the gate at £15pp. Racecards £3 or two for £5. Cash bar and hot food available. It’s a great viewing course with gates opening at 9,30 a.m. Postcode TA21 OQU,