OUR NEXT RACE IS THE DOT TOLSON MEMORIAL HANDICAP CHASE.

Our next race is the Dot Tolson Memorial Handicap Chase With all the Covid restrictions now relaxed this will be the third time we get to celebrate Dot’s life here at Wincanton Racecourse after she was suddenly taken from us just over 4 years ago

Dot was an avid racegoer and enjoyed many happy times here at Wincanton Racecourse. Last time we were here we had a really exciting finish to our race and we are hoping for the same again today.

She would have been very happy to see the father and daughter combination of Jimmy and Bryony Frost win with Kristjano in 2019 and Kauto the King trained by Colin Tizzard and ridden by Harry Cobden in 2021 Dot’s favourite trainers were Venetia Williams, Paul Nichols and Charlie Mann and her favourite jockey was Sam Twiston-Davies.It would be nice if either one or a combination of those was to win today’s race

There is already a commemorative bench in Dot‘s name and her ashes are scattered at the last fence so we know she’s here in spirit today cheering the winners home. All of the family and friends would like to thank Mark Burridge of Derek Burridge Ltd for the trophies, The Jockey Club and especially Hannah and everyone here at Wincanton Racecourse for all that they have done to make today so very special.

Lastly we are trying to raise some money for Dot’s charity which is The Injured Jockeys Fund so if you would like to make a donation please use this link on a computer or scan the QR code with your smartphone to contribute.

Check out my JustGiving page for the Injured Jockeys Fund and help me raise more money for Dot’s charity www.justgiving.com/Robert-Tolson1?utm_id=26