Garthorpe misses out as point-to-point season closed

Garthorpe’s traditional season-opening event – the Cottesmore – was postponed last month, after persistent deluges of rain left the ground unfit for racing.
A big crowd had been expected when racing finally got going for the second meet of the season - the Belvoir Hunt on Sunday, March 29.
But that meeting and the three remaining events at the racecourse were scrapped as the sport’s national governing body closed the British season.
“This was a very difficult decision to make recognising that many people’s livelihoods are involved,” a statement read. 
“However, the Prime Minister’s words last night made clear that everyone should minimise social contact and non-essential travel. 
“Furthermore, our sport creates some medical burden, both on the course and potentially at the hospitals, where it would be unwelcome under the current circumstances.”
It added: We will now be working on preparations to ensure that we start next autumn in the same successful manner as last.”