EGGESFORD Hunt Supporters Club Duck Race and Hound Racing took place at Nymphayes Farm, Zeal Monachorum, by kind permission of the Harris family, on August Bank Holiday Monday.

More than 150 people went along to enjoy the pleasant summer evening and watch thrilling races and activities.

During one of the children’s races. AQ 1567
During one of the children’s races. AQ 1567 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

During one of the adults race. AQ 1576
During one of the adults race. AQ 1576 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Hounds during one of the races. AQ 1598
Hounds during one of the races. AQ 1598 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Bets could be made on the hounds and prior to the hound races were children’s races and an adults race.

The duck race is one of the biggest in the area and was a spectacle with hundreds of ducks, each sold to prospective winners from across the county, floating down the river.

Hounds during one of the races. AQ 1607
Hounds during one of the races. AQ 1607 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Some of the young people who went along to the duck race holding some of the ducks. AQ 1611
Some of the young people who went along to the duck race holding some of the ducks. AQ 1611 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Duck Race results were: 1 Paula Lewis, 2 Elliot family, 3 David Cole, 4 Eric Allen, 5 Roy Moon, 6 Charlotte Rowe.  Last duck - David Thorne.

In addition there were stalls and games, a barbecue and bar.

Yellow ducks floating down the river during the duck race. AQ 1617
Yellow ducks floating down the river during the duck race. AQ 1617 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Paula Lewis with her prize after her duck won the duck race. AQ 1631
Paula Lewis with her prize after her duck won the duck race. AQ 1631 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

A car key was left behind at the event.  If you believe it could belong to you, please email for contact details from: [email protected] .