A whistle sounded, and there were 3 minutes to go before the Candleford Canter of 2010 would start . . and here are some of the Oxfordshire AAA officials who come along to help with the event . .

Nick gives a pre-race briefing . . the Mayor wishes everyone well . .

It's almost time . .

And then there's a Bang, a puff of smoke, and the race is under way . .