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19 November 2010 Stable Tour: Nick Pearce

Nick Pearce is embarking on his fourth season as trainer to Simon Tindall, whose string based at Lake Street, near Mark Cross, is the largest in the South East area. Nick's three seasons in the post have to date yielded 32 Point-to-Point winners, and one Hunter Chase success. READ MORE

18 November 2010 Stable Tour: Hannah and Rose Grissell

There will be a joint training effort at Brightling for the coming campaign, with Rose Grissell, under whose name the horses will run, sharing the duties with elder sister Hannah. READ MORE

16 November 2010 Hugh Condry's Review of the Season - Part 7

The Northern Area is the subject of the seventh and final installment of Hugh Condry's review of 2009/10. READ MORE

15 November 2010 Hugh Condry's Review of the Season - Part Six

Hugh Condry turns his attentions to the Welsh Border Counties and West Midlands as his review of 2009/10 continues. READ MORE

12 November 2010 Hugh Condry's Review of the Season - Part Five

Hugh Condry appraises the North Western and Yorkshire Areas in the fifth part of his seasonal review. READ MORE

11 November 2010 Hugh Condry's Review of the Season - Part Four

The South Midlands and Welsh Areas take centre stage as Hugh Condry continues to review the 2009/10 season. READ MORE

10 November 2010 Hugh Condry's Review of the Season - Part Three

Hugh Condry's review of 2009/10 continues with a recap of the Midlands and Sandhurst Areas. READ MORE

09 November 2010 Hugh Condry's Review of the Season - Part Two

The second part of Hugh Condry's review covers the East Anglia and South Midlands Areas. READ MORE

08 November 2010 Hugh Condry's Review of the Season - Part One

Fully Loaded took the Connolly's Red Mills Trophy as the season's winning-most horse. The 10-year-old's successful run started when the DEVON & CORNWALL Area got the season under way at Black Forest Lodge on November 29 and he subsequently earned his place in the record books by becoming the first horse to win three races before the end of December. READ MORE

08 November 2010 A Lifetime In The Saddle: Pat Tollit

There was quite rightly great acclaim last season for Polly Gundry's achievement in becoming the winning-most woman rider in the history of the sport, and there will be further deserved plaudits when, in three victories' time, she reaches the coveted 300. But there is one lady whose race record must surely rank as the most outstanding of all. READ MORE

16 June 2010 In The Frame - 12th June

The 2009/10 Point-to-Point season came to its conclusion at Umberleigh on Saturday, where the weekend's sole fixture, the Torrington Farmers, saw Richard Woollacott crowned Champion. READ MORE

10 June 2010 In The Frame - 5th & 6th June

The penultimate weekend of the season saw plenty of photographers out to catch the action as Richard Woollacott, John Mathias and Jake Greenall all pursued the National title; photographs have been supplied to us from all four of the fixtures. READ MORE

04 June 2010 In The Frame - 29th, 30th & 31st May

The last Bank Holiday of the 2009/10 season provided plenty of competitive racing and a number of photographers have supplied us with images from the three-day weekend. READ MORE

27 May 2010 In The Frame - 22nd & 23rd May

Only three meetings took place over the weekend, ahead of another Bank Holiday, but we have still been supplied with some high-quality images from photographers who were out to catch the action. READ MORE

21 May 2010 In The Frame: May 15th & 16th

The season has entered its final few weeks, with just five meetings taking place last weekend, but there were plenty of runners and therefore plenty of opportunities for photographs. READ MORE

21 May 2010 Pilots in Profile: Thomas Greenall

Last season's leading Rider, Thomas Greenall, is the latest to fall under the spotlight of Pilots in Profile. READ MORE

13 May 2010 In The Frame: May 8th, 9th & 12th

The Point-to-Point season may be starting to wind down, but with seven fixtures across the country in the last few days there were still plenty of photographic opportunities on offer. READ MORE

13 May 2010 Pilots in Profile - Charlotte Tizzard

Charlotte Tizzard becomes the latest to answer our questions in the Pilots in Profile series. READ MORE

07 May 2010 In The Frame: May 1st, 2nd & 3rd

The May Bank Holiday saw 16 fixtures take place, with some fantastic racing providing plenty of great photography opportunities; below are some examples of the images that have been supplied to us over the week. READ MORE

30 April 2010 In The Frame: April 24th & 25th

Another great selection of photographs have been supplied to us by various photographers who were out to capture the best of the action over the weekend; here is the weekly summary of who went where. READ MORE

27 April 2010 The 2010 Mackenzie & Harris Annual - Sale Ends Friday 30th April

Having launched a one-off sale of back issues of the Mackenzie & Harris Point-to-Pointers & Hunter Chasers Annual due to space restraints, Weatherbys Chase have now included this year's edition, the 2010 Annual, for a limited time only. READ MORE

23 April 2010 In The Frame - April 17th & 18th

Eleven meetings took place in some fine spring sunshine last weekend and as usual there were numerous photo opportunities on offer.  READ MORE

15 April 2010 In The Frame - April 10th to 14th

No less than fifteen meetings took place over the course of the past few days, fourteen over the weekend, plus the rescheduled Monmouthshire on Wednesday evening. The weather, on the whole, has been glorious, providing photographers with plenty of opportunities to capture the best of the action. READ MORE

09 April 2010 In The Frame - Easter Weekend

The Easter Bank Holiday weekend was, as usual, full of Point-to-Point fixtures and there were plenty of fantastic photography opportunities; a number of photographers have supplied us with images from the weekend's meetings. READ MORE

08 April 2010 Trainers in Profile - Nick Kent

Nick Kent is the latest Trainer to be featured in our Profile series. READ MORE

01 April 2010 In The Frame - 27th & 28th March

Nine meetings, as well as some pleasnt weather, meant that plenty of photographers were out last weekend and a number of them have supplied us with images. READ MORE

26 March 2010 In The Frame - 20th & 21st March

The weekend saw 13 meetings take place, so there were plenty of photo opportunities; a number of photographers have supplied us with images of the weekend's action. READ MORE

25 March 2010 Pilots in Profile - Gina Andrews

Leading young lady Rider Gina Andrews is the latest subject of 'Pilots in Profile'. READ MORE

19 March 2010 In The Frame - 13th & 14th March

It was another busy weekend of Point-to-Pointing last week with 14 meetings taking place; there were once again numerous photo opportunties and several photographers have supplied us with images from the weekend's action. READ MORE

18 March 2010 Pilots in Profile - Rhys Hughes

Welsh Rider Rhys Hughes shares his thoughts on Denman, Bob Bites Back and the Rocky films in the latest 'Pilots in Profile'. READ MORE

12 March 2010 In The Frame - 6th & 7th March

Last weekend was the busiest of the Point-to-Point season so far, with no less than 14 meetings taking place; there were plenty of photo opportunties and a number of photographers have supplied us with images from the weekend's fixtures. READ MORE

12 March 2010 Trainers in Profile - Gill Walford

Yorkshire-based Gill Walford is the latest to answer our questions in 'Trainers in Profile'. READ MORE

04 March 2010 In The Frame - 27th & 28th February

Six meetings went ahead over the weekend, with plenty of photographers taking the opportunity to go racing; below are the links to all those who have supplied images to us. READ MORE

03 March 2010 Pilots in Profile - Dave Mansell

The focus of 'Pilots in Profile' turns to the season's busiest Rider so far, Dave Mansell. READ MORE

25 February 2010 Chase Stars Update: Rocklandslad Makes Winning Return

Two horses on the Weatherbys Chase Stars list have been in winning form recently - whilst another has been placed third in a Hunter Chase at big odds. READ MORE

25 February 2010 In The Frame - 20th & 21st February

The weather struck again over the weekend, causing further chaos to the fixture list as eight meetings were lost; three managed to go ahead, however, with some photographers able to supply images to us. READ MORE

25 February 2010 Former Riders: Ian McKie

Ian McKie is the latest subject for our Former Riders profile series. READ MORE

18 February 2010 In The Frame - 13th & 14th February

With seven meetings held over the weekend, there were plenty of photo opportunities again; five photographers have supplied us with images this week, covering no less than six of the fixtures. READ MORE

17 February 2010 Former Riders: Rory Lawther

The focus of our Former Riders series turns to Rory Lawther, winner of 62 Point-to-Points. READ MORE

12 February 2010 Chase Stars Update: Quotica De Poyans Returns

The Mackenzie & Harris Hunter Chasers & Point-to-Pointers Annual Chase Stars list has produced another progressive winner this weekend, with the return of Philippa Shirley-Beavan's French-bred Quotica de Poyans at the Jedforest. READ MORE

11 February 2010 In The Frame - 6th & 7th February

With nine meetings going ahead last weekend, there were plenty of photo opportunities; a number of photographers were out to capture the action and have supplied images to us. 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

04 February 2010 Pilots in Profile - Tom Ellis

Tom Ellis is the latest Rider to fall under the 'Pilots in Profile' spotlight. 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 Pilots in Profile - Chris Dawson

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

20 January 2010 Former Riders: Chris Gordon

Our series of profiles on ex-Riders returns, focusing first of all Chris Gordon, now a licensed Trainer. READ MORE

18 January 2010 Trainer Feature - Sheila Crow

Sheila Crow became the toast of the North West Area last season, following the success of Cappa Bleu in the Christie's Foxhunters at the Cheltenham Festival. In doing so she became the first trainer from the area to train the winner of the race. READ MORE

13 January 2010 Pilots in Profile - Phil Hall

Our popular ‘Pilots in Profile' series returns for the new season, with Phil Hall being the first to give us an insight. READ MORE

13 January 2010 Trainer Feature - Will Kinsey

Peel Hall is set in some two hundred and fifty acres of scenic Cheshire countryside in Ashton, and is home to Point-to-Point trainer and rider Will Kinsey. READ MORE

07 January 2010 Trainers in Profile - Kelda Wood

Our 'Trainers in Profile' features return for 2010 - and kicking off the season is Kelda Wood, who is acknowledged as one of the most capable handlers in the traditionally strong North West area. READ MORE

31 December 2009 In The Frame - Monday 28th December

The busiest weekend of the season so far took place on Monday December 28th with racing at the Cambridgeshire Harriers Hunt Club at Cottenham, the Harkaway Club at Chaddesley Corbett and the South Devon Hunts Club at Ideford Arch; plenty of photographers were in action at the meetings and have supplied images directly to us. READ MORE

18 December 2009 In The Frame - 12th & 13th December

The weekend's two meetings were the Cornwall Hunt Club at Wadebridge on Saturday and the Northern Area Club at Alnwick on Sunday. READ MORE

10 December 2009 In The Frame - 6th December

The second fixture of the season was Cottenham's Cambridge University United Hunts Club, which was attended by four of our photographers. READ MORE

02 December 2009 In The Frame - 29th November

The 2009/10 Point-to-Point season started with Sunday's Black Forest Club meeting at Black Forest Lodge. READ MORE

01 December 2009 Sandhurst riders go to Cottenham

Sandhurst Area qualified riders and horses will mount a major raid on the Cambridge University United Hunts Club Point-to-Point at Cottenham on Sunday 6th December. READ MORE

21 October 2009 'Mrs Point-to-Point' steps down after 40 years

Former West Wales Point-to-Point secretary Cynthia Higgon, who has recently handed over the reins to Beverley Thomas after 40 years in the position, has certainly earned the sobriquet 'Mrs Point-to-Point'. READ MORE

18 September 2009 South East stalwart Sheriff's retires

Sheriff's Friend, one of the South East area's most outstanding Pointers in recent seasons, has been retired, a decision which was taken after his lacklustre run at Penshurst at the end of April. READ MORE

04 September 2009 Popular mare Hartburn dies

The popular Northern-based mare Hartburn, who it was hoped would be retired to stud after fracturing a cannon bone at Hexham in June (as reported here recently), has sadly had to be put down. The complications which developed in the last few days meant that it was impossible to save her. READ MORE

26 August 2009 Watership Down retired

Watership Down, one of the most successful horses qualified in the Sandhurst Area in recent years, has been retired. The winner of a Hunter Chase at Folkestone and five Point-to-Points was always ridden by his owner, 25-year-old Clare Wills. READ MORE

16 June 2009 In The Frame - 13th June

The final meeting of the 2008/9 season was the Torrington Farmers at Umberleigh and two of our photographers were in attendance. READ MORE

10 June 2009 In The Frame - 6th and 7th June

The weekend's two Saturday meetings took place at Kingston Blount and Trecoed. The sole Sunday meeting was at Bratton Down. READ MORE

02 June 2009 In The Frame - 30th and 31st May

The weekend meetings were at Bratton Down and Dingley on Saturday. There were meetings at Hexham Racecourse and Larkhill on Sunday. READ MORE

28 May 2009 Pilots In Profile - Rachael Green

Rachael Green is one of the country's top lady riders. She was national champion in 2006, and at the start of the current campaign had partnered 108 winners between the flags. To date she has also had 14 successes under Rules. READ MORE

27 May 2009 In The Frame - 23rd to 25th May

The Bank Holiday weekend meetings were at Treborough Hill, Lower Machen and Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse on Saturday. There were meetings at Kingston Blount and Garthorpe on Sunday. Monday's meetings were at Chaddesley Corbett, Bonvilston and Upcott Cross. READ MORE

22 May 2009 Trainers in Profile - Steve Flook

The latest in our ‘Trainers in Profile' series is Steve Flook, who currently has nine wins in Point-to-Points and two in Hunters' Chases this season. READ MORE

20 May 2009 In The Frame - 16th and 17th May

The weekend meetings were at Bratton Down, Bredwardine and Mordon on Saturday. There were meetings at Upper Sapey, Whitfield, Hexham Racecourse and Tabley on Sunday. READ MORE

14 May 2009 Pilots in Profile - Claire Allen

Claire Allen is one of the country's leading lady riders. She won the Ladies' Championship in 2006/7, and is currently lying second behind Polly Gundry in this season's title race. At the start of the campaign she had partnered 75 winners, and in April she was runner-up in the Aintree Fox Hunter Chase on Christy Beamish. READ MORE

12 May 2009 In The Frame - 9th and 10th May

Last weekend's meetings were at Easingwold, Aspatria, Holnicote, Peper Harow and Kingston Blount on Saturday. There were meetings at Ideford Arch, Garthorpe, Lower Machen and Chaddesley Corbett on Sunday. READ MORE

08 May 2009 Pilots in Profile - Phillip York

Next up in our ‘Pilots in Profile' series is Phil York, who now combines riding with training and who has sent out six winners so far this season. READ MORE

06 May 2009 In The Frame - 2nd, 3rd & 4th May

The Bank Holiday weekend meetings were at Holnicote, Laleston, Flete Park and Cold Harbour on Saturday. There were meetings at Cold Harbour, Godstone, Dingley, Mosshouses and Heslaker on Sunday. Followed by Pentreclwydau, Northaw, Cotley, Hackwood Park, Maisemore Park, Eyton-on-Severn, Vauterhill, Ashorne, and Witton Castle on Monday. READ MORE

30 April 2009 Where Are They Now? Fiona Wilson

Fiona Wilson, now Mrs Williams-Jones, was Welsh Ladies' champion in 2004 and 2005. She finished third in the 2005 National Championship, just three behind Polly Gundry, having had less than half the number of rides. READ MORE

29 April 2009 In The Frame - 25th & 26th April

The weekend meetings were at Woodford, Balcormo Mains, Trebudannon, Penshurst, Bonvilston, Brampton Bryan on Saturday. Followed by Tweseldown, Clifton-on-Dunsmore, Stafford Cross, Whittington, Fakenham and Easingwold on Sunday. READ MORE

21 April 2009 In The Frame - 18th & 19th April

The weekend meetings were at Mordon, Flete Park, High Easter, Larkhill, Kingston Blount, Chaddesley Corbett, Ystradowen on Saturday. Followed by Corbridge, Andoversford, Catsfield, Garthorpe, Littlewindsor and Lydstep on Sunday. READ MORE

16 April 2009 Pilots in Profile - James Owen

James Owen is one of the country's top riders, and has been East Anglian champion on many occasions. Prior to concentrating solely on thoroughbred racing, he was also very successful in Arab racing circles. He is nearing a century of winners between the flags, having reached a total of 91 prior to the start of the season. His partner Kelly Smith is one of the area's leading lady riders. READ MORE

15 April 2009 In The Frame - Easter weekend

The long Easter weekend meetings were at Charing, Hornby Castle, Upcott Cross, Higham, Bitterley, Llanvapley, Sandon, Alnwick, Badbury Rings, Kimble, Whittington, Dingley, Aldington, Marks Tey, Trebudannon, Paxford, Lockinge, Thorpe Lodge, Lydstep, Eyton-on-Severn, Charm Park, Kingston St Mary, Hackwood Park, Upton-upon-Severn and Flagg Moor. READ MORE

09 April 2009 Pilots in Profile - Guy Brewer

‘Pilots in Profile' continues with top Yorkshire rider Guy Brewer. READ MORE

03 April 2009 In The Frame - 4th & 5th April

Last weekend's meetings were at Erw Lon, Penshurst and Cothelstone on Saturday. The meetings at Tabley, Andoversford, Marks Tey, Whitwell-on-the-Hill, Guilsborough, Cherrybrook and Barbury Racecourse took place on Sunday.   READ MORE

02 April 2009 Grand National Guide 2009

The Grand National is nearly upon us and whilst there is frenetic news coverage over who is going to run and which jockey is going to ride for which stable, the public are really only interested in one question; which horse is going to win? READ MORE

01 April 2009 Pilots in Profile - Richard Woollacott

Richard Woollacott, currently fourth in the National Championship, is our latest ‘Pilot in Profile'. READ MORE

31 March 2009 In The Frame - 28th & 29th March 2009

Last weekend's meetings were at Larkhill, Mordon, Garthorpe, Friars Haugh, Alpraham, Great Trethew, Ystradowen, Horseheath and Brampton Bryan on Saturday. The meetings at Littlewindsor, Hackwood Park, Maisemore Park, Godstone, Tranwell and Brafield-on-the-Green took place on Sunday.   READ MORE

27 March 2009 Pilots in Profile - Isabel Tompsett

Our latest ‘Pilot in Profile' is reigning Welsh Ladies' champion, Isabel Tompsett. READ MORE

24 March 2009 In The Frame - 21st & 22nd March 2009

Last weekend's meetings were at Parham, Welbeck, Hutton Rudby, Overton Farm, Siddington and Badbury Rings on Saturday. The meetings at Howick, High Easter, Kilworthy, Ston Easton and Alnwick took place on Sunday.   READ MORE

19 March 2009 Trainer in Profile - David Easterby

Our latest "Trainer in Profile" is David Easterby, son of Mick, nephew of the legendary Peter, and brother of Foxhunters-winning trainer Cherry Coward. David runs a large and successful yard in North Yorkshire, and was responsible for many of Oliver Greenall's winners during his record-breaking 2008 season. It must be noted that many of his answers to this questionnaire were done with tongue lodged firmly in cheek! READ MORE

17 March 2009 In The Frame - 14th & 15th March 2009

Last weekend's meetings were at Friars Haugh, Larkhill, Brocklesby Park, Wadebridge and Detling on Saturday. The meetings at Cottenham, Dalton Park, Cothelstone and Garnons were on Sunday.   READ MORE

13 March 2009 Pilots in Profile - Jeremy Mahot

Our latest 'Pilot in Profile' is Jeremy Mahot, who started the season with 21 Point-to-Point winners, as well as two under Rules. READ MORE

13 March 2009 Grand National Runners from Point-to-Points

If anyone still had any doubts about the merits of Point-to-Point racing then they need only to look at the result of last year's Grand National and note that all the horses that filled the places from 2nd to 5th had previously run in Point-to-Points. READ MORE

10 March 2009 In The Frame - 7th & 8th March 2009

Last weekend's meetings were at Llanfrynach, Dalston and Didmarton on Saturday. Charlton Horethorne, Garthorpe, Buckfastleigh Racecourse, Charm Park, Bangor-On-Dee Racecourse and Ampton took place on Sunday. READ MORE

04 March 2009 Where are they now? Tim Mitchell

The first subject of our new series of special profiles, ‘Where Are They Now?', is ex-jockey Tim Mitchell, who won the 1997 Cheltenham Foxhunters on Fantus. READ MORE

02 March 2009 In The Frame - 28th February & 1st March 2009

Last weekend's meetings were at Howick, Bishops Court, Marks Tey, Duncombe Park and Godstone on Saturday. Dunthrop, North Carlton Racecourse, Higham, Garnons, Kingston St Mary and Corbridge took place on Sunday. READ MORE

26 February 2009 Pilots in Profile - James Tudor

Our latest ‘Pilot in Profile' is James Tudor, who was national champion in the 2006/7 season, and at the start of this campaign had recorded 138 victories between the flags. His 19 successes under Rules include the 2008 Fulke Walwyn/Kim Muir Chase at the Cheltenham Festival on High Chimes. READ MORE

24 February 2009 In The Frame - 21st & 22nd February 2009

Last weekend's meetings were at Brocklesby Park, Erw Lon, Whitwick Manor, Ideford Arch and Horseheath on Saturday. Witton Castle, Badbury Rings, Overton, Great Trethew, Charing and Eyton-on-Severn took place on Sunday. READ MORE

18 February 2009 Trainers in Profile - Nick Pearce

Our third 'Trainer in Profile' is Nick Pearce, who continues to combine training with race riding and who is already off the mark for the season with Jack's Present. READ MORE

16 February 2009 In The Frame - 14th & 15th February 2009

  Last weekend's meetings were at Milborne St Andrew on Saturday and Buckfastleigh, Chaddesley Corbett,  Cottenham and Tweseldown on Sunday. READ MORE

11 February 2009 Pilots In Profile - Richard Burton

Our ‘Pilots in Profile' series continues with three-time Champion Point-to-Point rider, Richard Burton. READ MORE

05 February 2009 Trainers in Profile - Kim Smyly

The second of our 'Trainers in Profile' is Worcestershire's Kim Smyly. With a team of around a dozen Point-to-Pointers, Kim is part of a large racing family - her husband Giles holds a public licence, and Giles' father David is a renowned French-based bloodstock agent. READ MORE

02 February 2009 In The Frame - 31st January & 1st February 2009

Last weekend's meetings were at Friars Haugh, Horseheath, Wadebridge & Erw Lon on Saturday with North Carlton  and Black Forest Lodge on Sunday. READ MORE

28 January 2009 Pilots In Profile - Pauline Robson

Our latest 'Pilot in Profile' is popular Northern-based rider Pauline Robson, who is still as competitive as ever despite nearly a quarter of a century in the saddle. READ MORE

27 January 2009 In The Frame - 24th & 25th January 2009

Last weekend's meetings were at Larkhill on Saturday with Bangor-on-Dee, Chipley Park, Dunthrop, Higham and Thorpe Lodge on Sunday. READ MORE

21 January 2009 Trainers in Profile - Tim Reed

As an offshoot to our popular "Pilots in Profile" series we are also putting a series of Point-to-Point trainers under the spotlight. First up is former professional jumps jockey Tim Reed. READ MORE

20 January 2009 In The Frame - 17th & 18th January 2009

Last weekend's meetings were at Barbury Racecourse on Saturday & Sunday and Black Forest Lodge, Ampton, Sheriff Hutton and Detling on Sunday. READ MORE

15 January 2009 Hayley goes Hunting

Hayley Turner, leading Flat race jockey was out 'trail' hunting on Tuesday with The Grafton Hunt at Farthingstone Heath.Her record breaking season has raised the profile of women jockeys to new heights and the bookies are running for cover over her chances of picking up a quality ride in any of this years 'Classics'. Hayley accompanied Huntsman Mickey Wills and was on board Navigator before 'second' horses'. READ MORE

14 January 2009 Pilots in Profile - Hannah Watson

Our ‘Pilots in Profile' series continues with Hannah Watson, who ended 08/09 with 11 winners and has already made an excellent start to the new season. READ MORE

08 January 2009 Pilots in Profile - Miles Seston

Our first ‘Pilot in Profile' for the new season is Miles Seston, who has recently returned to the saddle after recovering from a serious leg injury. READ MORE

06 January 2009 In The Frame - 28th Dec 2008

The second half of December was severely affected by the big freeze and Cottenham on 28th was the only meeting to survive. READ MORE

05 January 2009 Gentleman Anshan has already made a huge impression

Ask any racegoer who has attended both Cottenham meetings this season which horse would top the list of ones to follow, and the answer is likely to be Gentleman Anshan. READ MORE

22 December 2008 National Hunt Stallion Book 2009 Online

An exciting new feature on pointtopoint.co.uk for the new season is the inclusion of the interactive version of the 2009 National Hunt Stallion Book. READ MORE

16 December 2008 In The Frame - 13th -14th Dec 2008

Last weekend's meetings were at Wadebridge on Saturday and Dunthrop on Sunday. READ MORE

08 December 2008 In The Frame - 7th Dec 2008

Last weekend's meeting at Tweseldown unfortunately fell victim to the weather but two intrepid photographers still managed to submit some picturesque shots from the course. READ MORE

01 December 2008 In The Frame - 30th Nov 08

With the season now having swung into action, with meetings at Black Forest Lodge and Cottenham yesterday, we are delighted to publish the first edition of our new weekly feature - 'In The Frame'. READ MORE

10 November 2008 Introducing Our Newest Feature - "In The Frame"

As many of you already know, one of the key features of pointtopoint.co.uk is the vast array of images that we get on the site - not only in our News items and on our Feature pages, but also in the top of page images that rotate as you view a new page. READ MORE

31 July 2008 Trainer Watch - No.3

Successful Northern trainer Morag Herdman, who now has a baby son, Sam, taking up some of her time, is cutting her 2008/9 string to just two, one of whom will be Granoski Gala, whose five victories in 2006/7 included the prestigious Heart of All England Hunter Chase. READ MORE

22 July 2008 Trainer Watch - No.2

Former Cheshire-based trainer Kelda Wood has upped sticks from her Cholmondeley yard to join successful rider William Hill and his parents Alan and Pat in a new venture, Pentre Bloodstock, at the Hills' premises near Bucknell, five miles from Brampton Bryan Point-to-Point course. READ MORE

25 June 2008 Trainer Watch - No.1

Trainer Watch is a new feature that we will be bringing you throughout the Summer months which will give you an insight into trainers' plans for the 2008/9 season. READ MORE

16 June 2008 Men's Championship 2007/8

As the crowds poured into Umberleigh for the final meeting of the 2007/8 Point-to-Point season there were three riders' (Rhys Flint, Polly Gundry and Oliver Greenall) who were aiming to break the Men's Novice, Ladies' and Men's records respectively. Also present were the main protagonists in the fight for the Ladies' Novice title. READ MORE

16 June 2008 Ladies' Championship 2007/8

Despite just missing out on breaking Polly Curling's record of 40 winners' in a season, Polly Gundry was all smiles at Umberleigh as she celebrated her Ladies' title that has been borne out, in no uncertain terms, of sheer hard work. READ MORE

16 June 2008 Men’s Novice Championship 2007/8

Christened by the Welsh Press as 'Boy Wonder', there are few that would disagree that the rise and rise of Rhys Flint has been nothing short of spectacular. READ MORE

16 June 2008 Ladies' Novice Championship 2007/8

The one championship that came down to the wire, and was fought out on the Umberleigh stage, was the Ladies' Novice crown. With all of the major protagonists engaged to ride, it was Lucy Jones that eventually came out on top. READ MORE

16 June 2008 Leading Horse Championship 2007/8

Trained by Martine Flint, for her son Rhys, Iris's Prince chalked up 10 victories between the flags during the season to take the coveted Leading Horse Championship.  READ MORE

09 June 2008 Championship Leaders - Update

Following four victories over the weekend Oliver Greenall has equalled the record of 54 wins in a season set by Ashley Farrant in 2004. Oliver is set to head to Umberleigh next Saturday to try to get the record outright. READ MORE

02 June 2008 Championship Leaders - Update

Men (for the Fuller's Brewery Trophy): 50 Oliver Greenall; 34 Richard Woollacott; 24 Richard Burton, Rhys Flint, Dave Mansell; 23 James Tudor; 19 Rhys Hughes, Phillip York; 17 Ryan Bliss, Neil Harris, Mark Wall, Adrian Wintle; 15 Stuart Morris; 13 Tom Ellis, Will White; 12 Dickie Barrett, Will Biddick, Darren Edwards. READ MORE

27 May 2008 Championship Leaders - Update

Men (for the Fuller's Brewery Trophy): 47 Oliver Greenall; 33 Richard Woollacott; 24 Richard Burton, Rhys Flint, Dave Mansell; 23 James Tudor; 19 Phillip York; 18 Rhys Hughes; 17 Neil Harris, Mark Wall, Adrian Wintle; 16 Ryan Bliss; 15 Stuart Morris; 13 Tom Ellis; 12 Dickie Barrett, Will Biddick, Darren Edwards. READ MORE

21 May 2008 Pilots in Profile - Adam Waugh

A stockbroker by profession, Adam Waugh came to the game fairly late in life by today's standards. But age is no barrier to enjoyment in Pointing and, along with his brother Simon (who trains the horses), they have enjoyed sucess between the flags and in hunter chases with Benny Boy, Just Barney Boy, Mays Delight, and Sleeping Night.  READ MORE

19 May 2008 Championship Leaders - Update

Men (for the Fuller's Brewery Trophy): 43 Oliver Greenall; 28 Richard Woollacott; 24 Richard Burton, Rhys Flint, 23 Dave Mansell, James Tudor; 19 Phillip York; 17 Neil Harris, Rhys Hughes, Mark Wall; 16 Ryan Bliss, Adrian Wintle; 15 Stuart Morris; 12 Dickie Barrett, Will Biddick, Darren Edwards, Tom Ellis. READ MORE

14 May 2008 Pilots in Profile - Nick Pearce

They don't call him 'Dijon' for nothing. If there was a prize for keeness, Nick Pearce would win hands down. READ MORE

11 May 2008 Championship Leaders - Update

Men (for the Fuller's Brewery Trophy): 40 Oliver Greenall; 25 Richard Woollacott; 23 James Tudor; 22 Richard Burton, Rhys Flint, Dave Mansell; 18 Phillip York; 17 Neil Harris, Rhys Hughes; 16 Ryan Bliss; 15 Stuart Morris, Mark Wall; 12 Dickie Barrett, Will Biddick, Tom Ellis, Adrian Wintle. READ MORE

08 May 2008 Pilots in Profile - Luke Morgan

In terms of the most travelled rider this season, Luke Morgan must be pretty close to the top of the list. One weekend you will find him riding around Maisemore Park or Siddington, and the next he is heading back to his homeland to ride round Alnwick and Friars Haugh. READ MORE

05 May 2008 Championship Leaders - Update

Men (for the Fuller's Brewery Trophy): 37 Oliver Greenall; 23 James Tudor; 22 Richard Burton, Dave Mansell; 21 Rhys Flint, Richard Woollacott; 17 Neil Harris, Rhys Hughes, Phillip York; 16 Ryan Bliss; 15 Stuart Morris; 14 Mark Wall; 12 Adrian Wintle. READ MORE

30 April 2008 Pilots in Profile - Jacqueline Coward

Currently sharing joint-third place in the Lady Riders Championship, Jacqueline Coward has had a productive season so far in the saddle. She has ridden 13-winners between the flags and enjoyed a great spin around Aintree aboard Holy Joe to finish 3rd in the John Smith's Fox Hunters'. READ MORE

28 April 2008 Championship Leaders - Update

Men (for the Fuller's Brewery Trophy): 32 Oliver Greenall; 21 Richard Burton; 20 James Tudor; 19 David Mansell, Richard Woollacott; 18 Rhys Flint; 16 Phillip York; 15 Neil Harris, Rhys Hughes, Stuart Morris; 14 Ryan Bliss; 13 Mark Wall. READ MORE

23 April 2008 Pilots in Profile - Ryan Bliss

Somerset based Ryan Bliss has eleven winners on the board so far this season, and is the third busiest rider in the country with 94 rides to his name. A self-confessed 'muso', scribe, and cricket lover, he is the thinking man's rider with a chilled out viewpoint on life.  READ MORE

21 April 2008 Championship Leaders - Update

Men (for the Fuller's Brewery Trophy): 28 Oliver Greenall; 21 Richard Burton; 20 James Tudor; 18 David Mansell, Richard Woollacott; 17 Rhys Flint; 16 Phillip York; 15 Neil Harris, Rhys Hughes; 14 Stuart Morris; 13 Mark Wall. READ MORE

16 April 2008 Pilots in Profile – Polly Gundry

With five Lady Riders' Championships already under her belt, Polly Gundry is displaying more determination than ever in her bid to retain the crown that she missed out on by a single winner last season. READ MORE

14 April 2008 Championship Leaders - Update

Men (for the Fuller's Brewery Trophy): 25 Oliver Greenall; 20 Richard Burton; 19 James Tudor; 16 Richard Woollacott; 15 Rhys Flint, David Mansell, Phillip York; 14 Neil Harris, Rhys Hughes; 13 Stuart Morris; 12 Mark Wall. READ MORE

10 April 2008 Pilots in Profile - Oliver Greenall

Oliver Greenall is the first to take the plunge, and get the ball rolling, in our new feature 'Pilots in Profile'. He is having a cracking season - with 24 wins to date, making him leader of the Gentleman's Championship, and his first Cheltenham Foxhunters' under his belt. With a strong arsenal of horses lined up - from the Easterby, Coward and Wynne yards', could this be the season that the title heads to Yorkshire? READ MORE

07 April 2008 Championship Leaders - Update

Men (for the Fuller's Brewery Trophy): 24 Oliver Greenall; 17 Richard Burton, James Tudor; 14 Phillip York; 13 Rhys Hughes, Richard Woollacott; 12 Rhys Flint, Neil Harris; 11 Tom Ellis, David Mansell. READ MORE

27 March 2008 Aintree Foxhunter Preview

With a week to go until the Aintree showdown Paul Jones takes a look at the key trends and main contenders. READ MORE

26 March 2008 Championship Leaders - Update

Men (for the Fuller's Brewery Trophy): 21 Oliver Greenall; 17 James Tudor; 15 Richard Burton; 13 Phillip York; 11 Tom Ellis; 10 Rhys Flint, Neil Harris, Rhys Hughes, Richard Woollacott. READ MORE

28 February 2008 Christie's Foxhunter Preview

With just 2-week's to go until the Cheltenham showdown Paul Jones and our very own Martin Harris take a look at the key trends and main contenders for the Christie's crown. READ MORE