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REGIMENTAL JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL LANCERS (QUEEN ELIZABETHS’ OWN) 59
   Team Royal Lancers
The majority of the credit, however, must go to the superb riding of Captain Wythe. Lieutenants Marriott and Gray’s successful riding also earned them a place in the photograph finishing fifth. Gold–scarlet–white had finally pushed blue–red–blue into the shadows.
Captain White, Trooper Fletcher and Lieutenants Marriott and Gray returned back to the United Kingdom after a successful and enjoyable fortnight in Switzerland. Captain Wythe would stay out in St. Moritz for the Army Top Race (Scots Guards Cup), the Inter-Services Championship and the Morgan Cup (one of the four big races for the St. Moritz Toboggan Club). With the taste for success still fresh on his lips Captain Wythe won the Army Top Race, was a key member of the winning Army team and on the last ride of his season placed eighth in the Morgan Cup winning his club colours by just 0.04 seconds. This achieve- ment is far greater than the last sentence suggests. St. Moritz
Lieutenant Marriott clings on around Shuttlecock
Toboggan Club colours are only awarded in four races a season to riders who finish in the top eight. Members regularly return to St. Moritz for these races simply to defend their colours and maintain the sanctity of the award. I will use this as an oppor- tunity to publicly congratulate Captain Wythe on this extraordi- nary success.
As always, I wish to sign off by wishing thanks to the St. Moritz Toboggan Club for allowing this competition to take place and to the generosity of the Regimental Association for their finan- cial support. The Cresta Run is an extremely expensive sport, particularly for riders who are not members of the Cavalry and Guards Club, and we would simply not be able to represent the Regiment, with officers and soldiers, at this truly unique event and experience were it not for this funding.
SRW
 This year has seen a real emphasis on local sport. The A Squadron outlaws, led by Captain Randle and Squad- ron Sergeant Major Weaver, have capitalised on the evening flighting with some excellent results, including a first goose for Mr. Weaver. Other firsts have included Lieutenant Parker shooting in a baseball cap and jeans. The Garrison Shoot has been enjoyed by many, and the hours spent attending the rig- orous work-days proved worthwhile, with opportunities of pheasant, partridge and a large numbers of grouse. The Regi- ment’s contribution to the shoot has been commendable, and as soon as we find a field sports officer that can shoot straight
we shall cement an already gleaming reputation. Similarly, the Regiment has had a steering hand in the Catterick Gar- rison Fishing Club under Major Davis. The river Swaledale has provided fantastic fishing when the water has not been too high, low, muddy, saline, alkaline, spicy or gloopy. The Boston Reservoir at Wathgill, which was stocked in April, has also yielded some exceptionally large rainbow trout who are eager to bite. I would encourage all thrill-seekers to pick up a rod and reel, and hook yourself a whopper - it is the most fun you can have with your clothes still on.
GADM
Field Sports
  The A Squadron Outlaws round up some crows
Mr. Weaver Bags a Goose





















































































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