Nickel Coin wins
The mare Nickel Coin
Ridden by Johnny Bullock
Trainer: Jack O'Donoghue trained in Reigate Park
Wins an incident-packed National at 40/1
Only 3 out of 36 completed.
She was often seen out with the Surrey Union Hounds
Joe Wells leading Nickel Coin after winning the Grand Nation 1951
Joe Wells on Nickel Coin with The Surrey Union Hounds
Behind the scene of the Opening Meet 1979.
From the kennels and hacking to Ockley Green.
Meet Hosted by the Red Lion
Huntsman: George Holder
Whipper-In: Rick Bennett
Am Whip: Mr. Tim Barker & Mr Tom Charman
Stud Groom: Mr Philip Grey
Masters: Mrs E. Armstrong & Mr. Peter Parker
Chairman: Sir John Predeo
Hon Sec: Col. Girling
1980, Lord Onslow of Clandon Park arranged for the Surrey Union to visit with our hounds the Fernie. It was a Red Letter day and we had some nice runs, with jumping. Hounds made us proud.
Huntsman: George Holder
Whipper-In: Rick Bennett
Am Whip: Mr. Tim Barker & Mr Rob Robinson
Stud Groom: Mr Philip Grey
Travelling Groom: Mrs D, Bennett
Masters:
Mr. P. Parker, Mrs R. Peters, Mr M. Taylor & Mr R. Davidson
1977
1978
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