A NEAR record turnout saw walkers, horse riders, runners and bikers descend on a Herefordshire village for the annual Huntington Chase, instigated first in 2008.

Setting off on the 11km course over road, track and hill, mountain biker Rob Davies was in front as he took to Hergest Ridge, but was soon overhauled on the long ascent to the trig point by Becky Pugh riding Megazord.

Followed by the wild ponies on the hill and having to go carefully down the stony Broken Bank, Rob edged ahead and managed to retain his position at the village hall finish with Becky a couple of furlongs behind.

Talfryn Carter shaved a couple of minutes off his PB at 51 minutes to lead in the runners.

Kaz Miles and Sarah Rees took the ladies’ line honours on two wheels and two legs.

“Thank you all for participating, and helping out on the day,” said a spokesman for the organisers. “The Chase couldn’t run without your help.”

With sponsorship from SW Maddy, generous contributions to the raffle from Grapevine, No 25 Delicatessen, Paul Lewis butcher and the Co-op, together with donations and entry fees, some £1,455 was made.

A sum of £1,000 has been sent to Little Princess Trust with the balance to Huntington Church.