Own a racehorse for the day

A host of unusual prizes, including the chance to own this racehorse for the day, will go under the hammer at a special auction near Bridgnorth.

The event at The Plume of Feathers pub, in Harley, has been organised to raise funds for the Shropshire speedway star, Luke Priest, who is recovering from a terrible crash earlier this year.

All proceeds from the promise auction, which starts at 7pm tonight (Monday), will go to the Luke Priest Fund.

Among the items to be auctioned off is a holiday in France for six, a day test-driving a rally car and driving clothes donated by rally champion Graham Middleton.

There is also the chance to live the life of a racehorse owner for a day thanks to David Roberts, who owns six-year-old point-to-pointer V Randy Bishop who is stabled at Mill Farm, Hughley.

The auction is being organised by pub regulars Beverley Cox and her friend Karen Perks. The pair said there was a strong feeling of goodwill towards Mr Priest, who is now expected to be out of action for a year.

Mr Priest, 21, who is the captain of the Stoke Spitfires racing team, suffered multiple injuries in July when the throttle of his speedway motorcycle jammed on during a race and he smashed into a fence at 60mph.

His injuries included a broken pelvis, elbow and ankle, and serious internal organ damage. Popular stories: