BREAKING NEWS

08 February 2010 Christie's Foxhunter Qualification - Reminder

Cheltenham Racecourse today reminded trainers of the qualification criteria and elimination guidelines for horses being aimed at the Christie's Foxhunter Steeple Chase on Friday, March 19. READ MORE

08 February 2010 Scene & Heard: Jedforest - Friars Haugh

The day belonged to reigning Northern area champion Kelly Bryson, who recorded her first ever treble. Kelly works for Simon and Philippa Shirley-Beavan, and the first of her victories was an armchair ride in their colours on Quotica de Poyans in the Hunt race. READ MORE

08 February 2010 Landmarks - February 6th & 7th

Reigning Northern area champion Kelly Bryson recorded her first treble at Friars Haugh on Saturday. She won the Hunt race on Quotica de Poyans, owned by Philippa Shirley-Beavan, for whom she works, the Restricted on Silk Parasol, and the Maiden on Buckstruther. READ MORE

08 February 2010 Report: Burton - North Carlton

Following postponement last week due to the frost, the Burton Point-to-Point was successfully re-scheduled and took place this Sunday at North Carlton. Thirty runners contested six races and although this was disappointing in terms of numbers, the races were competitive with some exciting finishes. READ MORE

08 February 2010 Report: Old Raby Hunt Club - Witton Castle

The Old Raby Point-to-Point began the Yorkshire season, which saw the Dawson and Greenall families in flying form as they took six of the seven races between them. READ MORE

08 February 2010 Report: Vale of Clettwr - Erw Lon

On one of the sunniest days so far of 2010, 19-year-old Jessica Jones of Carmarthen welcomed into the winners' enclosure her horse Pussigny, winner by a distance of the opening Hunt Members race at Erw Lon on Saturday, fifty years after her grandfather Trefor Jones trained his first winner at the Pencader track. Ridden by her father Dai, it's a milestone many will fail to emulate and after such tough winter weather-wise to train Pointers, a great achievement. READ MORE

05 February 2010 Bob Champion's 60:60 Charity Challenge

Bob Champion is about to undertake a new challenge to raise money for his own Bob Champion Cancer Trust and the Injured Jockeys Fund. READ MORE

05 February 2010 In The Frame - 30th January

The weather may have claimed all six of Sunday's meetings, but the Cambridgeshire with Enfield Chace went ahead at Horseheath on Saturday, 30th January. Two photographers were in attendance and have supplied photographs of the day to us. READ MORE

05 February 2010 Old Raby - Horsebox Parking Changes

Organisers of the Old Raby at Witton Castle have publicised changes to their horsebox parking area for anyone transporting horses to the course this weekend. READ MORE

05 February 2010 Pub Team Preview: Cambridge University Draghounds

The 'Pub Team' return with another East Anglian preview ahead of the Cambridge University Draghounds meeting. READ MORE

05 February 2010 West of Yore Abandoned

It has been announced that the West of Yore, postponed on 31st January, will not be running a Point-to-Point in 2010. READ MORE

05 February 2010 Hunter Chase Betting Service

Weatherbys Chase, in partnership with www.bettrends.co.uk, is delighted to be offering subscriptions to the Hunter Chase Advisory Service, renamed the Hunter Chase Betting Service, for the 2010 season. READ MORE

04 February 2010 Pilots in Profile - Tom Ellis

Tom Ellis is the latest Rider to fall under the 'Pilots in Profile' spotlight. READ MORE

04 February 2010 Preview: United Services - Larkhill

The Coronation Gold Cup, one of the season's four National Classic races and an Order of Excellence Race, is the highlight of Saturday's United Services meeting at Larkhill (six races, 150 entries, first race 12.30pm). READ MORE

04 February 2010 Changes to Vine & Craven race programme

The Vine & Craven at Barbury Racecourse on Sunday 14th February have made some important changes to their race programme in light of the two-day Point-to-Point Owners & Riders Club meeting in January being abandoned. READ MORE

03 February 2010 Mid Surrey Farmers Draghounds - change to race times

Owners and Trainers are advised of a change to the race times at the Mid Surrey Farmers Draghounds Point-to-Point on Sunday March 7th at Godstone. READ MORE

03 February 2010 Change of email address for Countryside Alliance (Wessex) Entries Secretary

Owners and Trainers are advised that the Entries Secretary of the Countryside Alliance (Wesex) meeting on Sunday February 21st, has changed her email address. READ MORE

02 February 2010 Preview: Jedforest - Friars Haugh

With milder weather forecast, plans are hotting up for the first Scottish Point-to-Point of the season on Saturday February 6th. The Jedforest fixture at Kelso's Friars Haugh course lifts the curtain on New Year racing in the north, and promises an exciting day's sport. READ MORE

02 February 2010 Preview: Old Raby - Witton Castle

The Old Raby Point-to-Point at Witton Castle has attracted 143 entries this weekend, drawing in entrants from all across the country and with several highly rated horses, it should be an excellent day's racing. READ MORE

02 February 2010 Preview: South Pool Harriers - Buckfastleigh

Point-to-Point racing is set to resume at Buckfastleigh on Sunday (7th February) where the South Pool Harriers meeting has attracted a total of 179 entries. The first Point-to-Point race is at 12 noon, with the first of two pony races getting under way an hour earlier. READ MORE

02 February 2010 Preview: Cambridge University Draghounds - Cottenham

Big Moment and Petit Lord, first and second in the two Ladies Open races held at Cottenham so far this season, are set to cross swords anew at the Cambridge University Draghounds meeting at the Cambridgeshire venue on Saturday (February 6th). READ MORE

02 February 2010 Preview: South Midlands Area Club - Whitfield

With 256 entries, sundays fixture at Whitfield racecourse promises to be an action packed day involving top performers, human and equine. Ten races are scheduled and the first race is now at 11am to ensure beating the fading light. READ MORE

02 February 2010 Preview: Vale of Clettwr - Erw Lon

The Vale of Clettwr Point to Point Races on Saturday 6th February has received 109 entries for the opening meeting of the West Wales Point to Point season. They consist of a great mix of West Wales and South Wales horses, along with several from outside the principality, making up a seven race card, with the Maiden race split into two divisions. READ MORE

02 February 2010 Preview: West Street Tickham - Detling

The Point-to-Point season in the south east starts this weekend with Detling Races on Sunday (February 7th). READ MORE

02 February 2010 Preview: Burton - North Carlton

The Midlands Area Point-to-Point season gets underway with the rescheduled Burton Point-to-Point which takes place on Sunday 7th February at the course at North Carlton on the Lincolnshire Showground. READ MORE

02 February 2010 Scene & Heard: Cambridgeshire with Enfield Chace - Horseheath

"I'm the lightest I've been for years!" proclaimed a delighted Richard Hunnisett after taking the Mens Open on his Denvale. READ MORE

02 February 2010 Report: Cambridgeshire with Enfield Chace - Horseheath

Point-to-Pointing beat the weather and fans were able to enjoy some glorious winter sunshine at the Cambridgeshire with Enfield Chace meeting at Horseheath on Saturday - but it was a close run thing! READ MORE

02 February 2010 Landmark - January 30th

Bridget Andrews, 16, rode her first winner at Horseheath on Saturday when taking the Dodson & Horrell Novice Riders' race on Inishturk. READ MORE

01 February 2010 Bumper entry at Whitfield prompts early start

This Sunday's South Midlands Area Club at Whitfield has received a bumper entry of 257, so officials have announced a change to the scheduled race times. READ MORE

01 February 2010 Frost decimates Sunday's racing

Frost and snow completely wiped out last Sunday's six scheduled fixtures, but three of them have already announced a new date for their meeting. READ MORE

29 January 2010 Chase Stars Update: 29th January

The publication of the 2010 Mackenzie & Harris Annual included a new addition to the features of the book; the Weatherbys Chase Stars. READ MORE

28 January 2010 In The Frame - 23rd & 24th January

The busiest weekend of the season so far took place after the recent blank spell, with the Royal Artillery at Larkhill and the North Cornwall at Wadebridge on Saturday and the Tiverton at Chipley Park and the Waveney Harriers at Higham on Sunday. Plenty of photographers were in action over the weekend and have supplied images to us. READ MORE

27 January 2010 Weatherbys Launch the National Hunt Stallion Book Online

Weatherbys is pleased to announce the launch of their brand new National Hunt Stallion Book website. The free-to-view site will be the focal point for all things National Hunt. READ MORE

27 January 2010 Pilots in Profile - Chris Dawson

Yorkshire Rider Chris Dawson is the latest willing victim in our 'Pilots in Profile' series. READ MORE

22 January 2010 Talking Point Quiz

Talking Point, the official service of Point-to-Point racing providing Entries, Results and up-to-date meeting information, is offering callers the chance to win a VIP trip for two people to Stratford Races on Friday May 28th 2010, taking in the PPORA Point-to-Point Annual Awards Luncheon. All you have to do is to take part in the new Talking Point Quiz. READ MORE

22 July 2009 Change of ownership regulations

Owners and trainers are reminded of the new DEFRA regulations concerning the need to register a change of ownership. READ MORE

15 July 2009 Provisional eligibility to Point-to-Point - 2009/10

The British Horseracing Authority has released the provisional eligibility for horses to Point-to-Point for the 2009/10 season. READ MORE