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12 March 2010 Preview: Wessex Area

Two meetings take place in the Wessex Area this weekend, the Quantock Staghounds at Cothelstone on Saturday, then the New Forest at Larkhill 24 hours later. READ MORE

09 March 2010 Preview: Fitzwilliam (Milton) - Cottenham

Cottenham hosts a busy day of equine entertainment on Sunday March 14 when the main attraction is the 102-entry Fitzwilliam (Milton) Point-To-Point, which commences at 1.00pm. READ MORE

09 March 2010 Preview: South Wold - Brocklesby Park

The South Wold Point-to-Point takes place on Saturday 13th March at Brocklesby Park, Habrough, just off the A18 close to Humberside Airport, 5 miles east of junction 5 M180. READ MORE

09 March 2010 Preview: The Western - Wadebridge

A new chapter could be written into the Point-to-Point record books at Wadebridge this Saturday, as seven-times Lady Champion jockey Polly Gundry bids to overhaul Alison Dare's career record total of 287 winners. READ MORE

09 March 2010 Preview: Dart Vale & Haldon Harriers - Buckfastleigh

Sunday's Point-to-Point at Buckfastleigh has everything for the perfect treat on Mother's Day, including an array of tradestands, a variety of catering options and what looks sure to be top class racing. READ MORE

09 March 2010 Preview: Holderness - Dalton Park

The Holderness Hunt Point-to-Point will be held at Dalton Park on Sunday, with the first race due to be run at 1.30pm. READ MORE

09 March 2010 Preview: Curre & Llangibby - Howick

The rearranged Curre & Llangibby Point-to-Point will be held at Howick, near Chepstow, on Sunday. READ MORE

04 March 2010 Preview: Blackmore & Sparkford Vale - Charlton Horethorn

Matako, unbeaten in two outings this season for Pat Bryant and Suzy Berry, can complete a hat-trick in the Blackmore & Sparkford Vale Ladies Open on Sunday. READ MORE

03 March 2010 Preview: Mid Surrey Farmers Draghounds - Godstone

With two meetings lost already this season, Point-to-Point fans in the South East will be grateful for the improved weather and hoping it lasts for the Godstone fixture on Sunday (March 7th). READ MORE

03 March 2010 Preview: Brecon & Talybont - Llanfrynach

All eyes will be on Beth Roberts's prolific Point-to-Pointer Chesnut Annie when she lines up for the Ladies Open race at Llanfrynach on Saturday. READ MORE

03 March 2010 Preview: Thames Valley Club - Tweseldown

Well known local sportsman Fenton Ramsahoye hopes to break his seasonal duck at Tweseldown on Sunday. READ MORE

03 March 2010 Preview: East Anglian Area

East Anglia plays host to two Point-to-Points this coming weekend, March 6th & 7th, following the rearrangement of the Granta Harriers meeting at Higham, which was lost to frost a fortnight ago. Saturday is the new date for that fixture, while on Sunday the spotlight moves to Ampton for the Suffolk meeting. READ MORE

02 March 2010 Preview: Ross Harriers - Garnons

The local weather forecast looks much more optimistic this week for the Ross Harriers Point-to-Point at the picturesque Garnons Estate this Sunday (7th). The imposing residence and beautiful parkland are the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of excellent racing in the Spring sunshine, and a good attendance is anticipated. READ MORE

02 March 2010 Preview: South Devon - Ideford Arch

A healthy total of 141 entries have been received for this Sunday's (March 7th) Point-to-Point races at Ideford Arch.  READ MORE

02 March 2010 Preview: East Devon - Bishops Court

Having been postponed from last weekend due to bad weather, the East Devon meeting will now take place this Saturday (March 6). An exciting day's racing is in prospect on the excellent viewing course at Bishops Court, Ottery St Mary. There are 149 entries for the eight races. McSolo can get punters off to a successful start when racing gets under way with the Hunt race at 11.30am.  READ MORE

02 March 2010 Preview: Cottesmore - Garthorpe

This coming weekend highlights the start of the Leicestershire Point-to-Point season when the Cottesmore Hunt will hold the first of five scheduled meetings to be held at Garthorpe, near Melton Mowbray, this coming Sunday 7th March 2010. READ MORE

02 March 2010 Preview: Duke of Beaufort's - Didmarton

The Beaufort meeting is always one of the highlights of the Point-to-Point season with entries from a host of top class stables competing for prize money over the undulations of the Didmarton course. READ MORE

02 March 2010 Preview: Derwent - Charm Park

The Derwent Hunt will be holding their Point-to-Point at Charm Park, near Scarborough on Sunday 7th March. 156 entries have been received for the six race card, with the last race, the Open Maiden race holding 58 entries and is very likely to be divided on the day. READ MORE

23 February 2010 Preview: South East Hunts Club - Charing

Following the loss to frost of the Tweseldown meeting last Saturday, Point-to-Point trainers are now increasingly anxious to get races into their horses and have made a total of 144 entries for Charing Races on Sunday (February 28th). READ MORE

23 February 2010 Preview: Curre & Llangibby - Howick

The first of the two Curre & Llangibby fixtures at Howick, near Chepstow, on Sunday will see the start of the South Wales and Monmouthshire Area season. READ MORE

23 February 2010 Preview: Taunton Vale Harriers - Kingston St Mary

Dennis The Legend is selected to take the Mens Open, one of the feature races at the Taunton Vale Harriers meeting at Fennington Farm, Kingston St Mary, on Sunday. READ MORE

23 February 2010 Preview: Army - Larkhill

Coombe Hill, winner of a thrilling Coronation Cup earlier this month, can return to Larkhill for the Army Ladies Open on Saturday. READ MORE

23 February 2010 Preview: Blankney - North Carlton

The Blankney Point to Point takes place on Sunday 28th February at North Carlton racecourse on the Lincolnshire Showground. READ MORE

23 February 2010 Preview: Thurlow - Horseheath

A big entry of 152 horses has been received for the Saturday, February 27th Thurlow fixture at Horseheath. READ MORE

19 February 2010 2010 Hackwood and Tweseldown Trainers Championship

Tweseldown and Hackwood Park racecourses are joining forces to provide generous prizes to the leading trainers during the six meeting season. READ MORE

19 February 2010 Pub Team Preview: Granta Harriers - Higham

The Pub Team have been casting their eyes over the Granta Harriers card ahead of Sunday's meeting. READ MORE

17 February 2010 Preview: Yorkshire Area Point-to-Point Club - Sheriff Hutton

The Yorkshire Area Point-to-Point finally takes place on Sunday 21st February at the third time of trying. Unfortunately the weather has caused this Point-to-Point to be postponed twice from its initial January date. This is the third running of the meeting and the previous meetings have raised over £13,000 for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance who will once again benefit from the funds raised. READ MORE

17 February 2010 Preview: Tanatside - Eyton-on-Severn

The Tanatside Hunt open the new 2010 Point-to-Point season in the North Western area this Sunday, February 21st, at Eyton-on-Severn. The fixture has attracted a good entry of 157, and because of the high number of entries both Maiden races have been divided, making a total of nine races on the day. READ MORE

17 February 2010 Preview: Granta Harriers - Higham

Fleur Hawes, whose Bressingham yard almost landed a famous Open Race double at the latest Higham meeting, could be the trainer to follow at the Granta Harriers meeting at the same venue on Sunday February 21st. READ MORE

17 February 2010 Preview: East Cornwall - Great Trethew

Great Trethew has attracted its usual wealth of entries with a nine race card kicking off at 11.30am. READ MORE

17 February 2010 Preview: Countryside Alliance Club (Wessex) - Badbury Rings

A Point-to-Point with a difference takes place this Sunday, 21 February, with the Countryside Alliance Club (Wessex) meeting at Badbury Rings. READ MORE

17 February 2010 Preview: North Hereford - Whitwick Manor

Local enthusiasts are looking forward to the first fixture between the Welsh Border Area flags next Saturday (20th) at Whitwick Manor, Lower Eggleton. READ MORE

17 February 2010 Preview: Chiddingfold, Leconfield & Cowdray - Tweseldown

Saturday's Tweseldown fixture (February 20th) has attracted enties from far afield as owners and trainers seek opportunities to catch up on a racing programme that was so badly disrupted earlier in the year. The Chiddingfold, Leconfield & Cowdray have moved their meeting from Parham in the hope of favourable conditions, and the forecast augurs well for a great day's racing. READ MORE

17 February 2010 Preview: Carmarthenshire - Erw Lon

Two pony races start off the day at the Carmarthenshire Point-to-Point this coming Saturday at Erw Lon. So all racegoers and those involved with runners need to be aware of the 11am start time, with the first Point-to-Point race due off at 12 noon. READ MORE

17 February 2010 Preview: Brocklesby - Brocklesby Park

The Brocklesby Point to Point takes place this coming Saturday at Brocklesby Park, Habrough just off the A18 near Humberside Airport. The course is set in beautiful parkland and is an ideal day out for all the family. READ MORE

12 February 2010 Pub Team Preview: East Essex - Marks Tey

The East Anglian Pub Team are praying that the cold weather doesn't hit Marks Tey tomorrow, as they have some interesting selections for the East Essex Point-to-Point. READ MORE

10 February 2010 Preview: Southdown & Eridge - Godstone

After a cold, damp start at Detling last week, Point-to-Point fans are praying the weather will hold off for this Sunday's meeting at Godstone (February 14th). The course is in exceptional condition following a slight realignment of the bottom bend and run-in. READ MORE

09 February 2010 Preview: Vine & Craven - Barbury Racecourse

The Sandhurst Area Point-to-Point season opens on Sunday 14th February, and hopes are high that it will be third time lucky at Barbury Racecourse, venue for the first of seven area meetings. READ MORE

09 February 2010 Preview: South Dorset - Milborne St Andrew

Turthen, who was beaten fair and square by Theatre Diva at Larkhill in January, can resume winning ways in the South Dorset Ladies Open at Milborne St Andrew on Valentine's Day. The high-class entry includes Wadebridge winners Matako and Innocent Rebel - both likely front runners - and Perouse, who chased up Innocent Rebel at the Cornish course in December. READ MORE

09 February 2010 Preview: Midlands Area Club - Thorpe Lodge

The Midlands Area Point to Point takes place on Sunday at Thorpe Lodge near Newark. This is the first of two race meetings scheduled at the course in 2010. READ MORE

09 February 2010 Preview: East Essex - Marks Tey

Bon Accord, who has run just once since his superb second place behind Amicelli in the 2008 Cheltenham Foxhunters, may make his comeback at the East Essex Point-to-Point at Marks Tey on Saturday (February 13th). READ MORE

09 February 2010 Preview: Sinnington - Duncombe Park

The Sinnington Hunt will be holding their Point-to-Point at Duncombe Park on Sunday 14th February. The Open Maiden race has been split, leading to seven races, with the first race at 12 noon. READ MORE

09 February 2010 Preview: Mid Devon - Black Forest Lodge

There'll be no shortage of runners at the rescheduled Mid Devon at Black Forest Lodge on Saturday where a total of 115 entries have been received for the seven races which begin at noon. The course looks certain to continue the trend of exciting action seen in the Devon & Cornwall area so far this season with several multiple winners entered as well as some promising newcomers. 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

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

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

29 January 2010 Pub Team Preview: Cambridgeshire with Enfield Chace - Horseheath

Ahead of this weekends fixtures, we can bring you yet another 'Pub Team' preview, this time for the Cambridgeshire with Enfield Chace meeting at Horseheath. READ MORE

29 January 2010 West of Yore at Whitcliffe Grange - Betting Preview

The Yorkshire Point-to-Point circuit finally gets under way this Sunday at Yorkshire's newest Point-to-Point course - Whitcliffe Grange near Ripon, host to the West of Yore. The meeting has attracted 118 entries spread across a seven race card. READ MORE

27 January 2010 Preview: West of Yore - Whitcliffe Grange

After two postponed dates, Point-to-Pointing in Yorkshire finally gets underway with the West of Yore Steeplechases on Sunday 31st January at Britain's newest Point-to-Point course, Whitcliffe Grange near Ripon. READ MORE

26 January 2010 Preview: Cambridgeshire with Enfield Chace - Horseheath

Horseheath opens its doors for the first time this season on January 30th to stage the Cambridgeshire with Enfield Chace fixture. READ MORE

22 January 2010 Pub Team Preview: Waveney Harriers - Higham

The East Anglian Pub team have provided us with a comprehensive round-up of the best bets at this weekend's Waveney Harriers at Higham. READ MORE

19 January 2010 Preview: Waveney Harriers - Higham

The cold snap has finally relented and, if the forecasters are to be trusted, there should be no weather problems and lots of runners at the Waveney Harriers fixture at Higham on Sunday January 24th. READ MORE

19 January 2010 Preview: Royal Artillery - Larkhill

Spectators can anticipate a cracking day's racing at the Royal Artillery meeting at Larkhill this Saturday, 23rd January. The Ladies and Mens Open races take centre stage, but 163 horses are entered for the seven races (first race 11.00am), so the whole card commands attention. READ MORE

19 January 2010 Preview: Tiverton Foxhounds - Chipley Park

The wintry weather put a temporary stop on Point-to-Point racing in the Devon and Cornwall area but its all systems go again this weekend with two meetings scheduled to take place. The North Cornwall's rescheduled meeting takes place at Wadebridge on Saturday and the Tiverton Foxhounds meetings goes ahead at Chipley Park near Wellington on Sunday. READ MORE

19 January 2010 Preview: North Cornwall Foxhounds - Wadebridge

The Royal Cornwall Showground at Wadebridge is the venue for the North Cornwall's rearranged meeting this Saturday and it looks set for some above average Point-to-Point racing with plenty of highly regarded horses entered in seven races which begin at 12pm. READ MORE

12 January 2010 Preview: Dunston Harriers - Ampton

An inspection has been called for noon on Wednesday (January 13th) to determine prospects for the Dunston Harriers meeting, which is scheduled for Sunday January 17th. READ MORE

05 January 2010 Preview: North Midlands Area 2010 Season

The Point to Point season in the North Midlands Area gets under way at the end of January. Racing in the North Midlands takes place at three venues; Brocklesby Park, North Carlton and Thorpe Lodge. READ MORE

31 December 2009 Pub Team Preview: North Norfolk Harriers - Higham

Prior to hitting the bars of East Anglia in order to ring in the New Year, the Pub Team have provided us with a comprehensive preview of Sunday's North Norfolk Harriers at Higham. READ MORE

28 December 2009 Preview: North Norfolk Harriers - Higham

An extra race has been added to the North Norfolk Harriers Point-to-Point at Higham on Sunday January 3rd, meaning that there will now be seven races run at half hour intervals between noon and 3.00pm. READ MORE

23 December 2009 Pub Team Preview: Cambridgeshire Harriers Hunt Club - Cottenham

The East Anglian Pub Team have taken some time off from last minute Christmas shopping to provide us with a comprehensive preview of the festive meeting at Cottenham on December 28th. READ MORE

21 December 2009 Preview: Cambridgeshire Harriers Hunt Club - Cottenham

The recent cold snap is threatening the Cambridgeshire Harriers Hunt Club Point-to-Point, which is scheduled to be held at Cottenham on Bank Holiday Monday December 28. READ MORE

21 December 2009 Preview: 2010 North West Area

The North-West Area Chairman George Barlow as usual had his finger on the pulse in his pre season press release for the media. "There were no losses to fixtures in the area last season" he said, "although both the Cheshire and North West Point-to-Point Club meetings suffered extremely inclement weather, resulting in much reduced profit". READ MORE

18 December 2009 Preview: South Devon Hunts Club - Ideford Arch

Point-to-Point racing takes place at Ideford Arch on Bank Holiday Monday December 28th, where the South Devon Hunts Club hold their meeting. Competitive racing looks assured with 92 entries and an early start at 11am. READ MORE

18 December 2009 Preview: Harkaway Club - Chaddesley Corbett

The Harkaway Club's decision to apply for a December date has paid dividends with Secretary Corinne Swarbrick receiving 238 entries for their meeting on Monday 28th December. READ MORE

08 December 2009 Preview: Cornwall Hunt Club - Wadebridge

The Royal Cornwall Showground at Wadebridge is the location for this Saturday's Cornwall Hunt Club Point-to-Point where the first of six races comes under orders at 12pm. READ MORE

04 December 2009 'Pub Team' Preview: Cambridge University United Hunts Club

The famous East Anglian 'Pub Team' return for the season with their assessment of this weekend's Cottenham card. READ MORE

01 December 2009 Preview: Cambridge University United Hunts Club - Cottenham

Cottenham on Sunday December 6th is the venue for the first of 20 annual Point-to-Points to take place in East Anglia over the coming five months. The meeting in question is the Cambridge University United Hunts Club and the first race gets under way at noon. READ MORE

24 November 2009 Preview: Black Forest Club - Black Forest Lodge

Devon kicks off the national Point-to-Point season at Black Forest Lodge on Sunday, November 29th and as the flag comes down on the first race of the season, so another seven months of scintillating action begins. READ MORE

24 November 2009 Preview: South & West Wales Season

The 2009/10 Welsh season gets under way with the first ever West Wales Area Club fixture at Lydstep on January 3rd. Reports indicate that there will be no shortage of runners in the Principality this season and Welsh Ladies' champion Isabel Tompsett, who has been keeping fit by riding winners under rules, is looking forward to partnering Beth Roberts' Chesnut Annie again. READ MORE

09 June 2009 Preview: Torrington Farmers - Umberleigh

The final Point-to-Point meeting of the season takes place at Umberleigh, North Devon this Saturday (June 13). This fixture always provides an end-of- term party atmosphere and horses and spectators travel from far and wide. There are a total 103 entries for the six races, with the Confined due off at 2pm. READ MORE

05 June 2009 Preview: Pembrokeshire - Trecoed

The Pembrokeshire meeting takes place at Trecoed on Saturday, with a combined total of 88 entries for six races. READ MORE

05 June 2009 Preview: Oxford University Hunt Club - Kingston Blount

The Oxford University Hunt Club meeting at Kingston Blount, originally scheduled for March but postponed due to the course not being ready in time, finally takes place as one of the last handful of fixtures for the season. READ MORE

04 June 2009 Preview: Tiverton Staghounds - Bratton Down

The Tiverton Staghounds hold their Point-to-Point races at Bratton Down this Sunday (June 7). 139 horses have been entered for the six races with the Hunt race getting proceedings under way at 2pm. Arctic Sky and Ninah will be fancied in the opener. READ MORE

26 May 2009 Preview: Larkhill Racing Club - Larkhill

Thomas Greenall, who reached his half-century last weekend, is likely to continue his pursuit of his brother Oliver's 56-winner all-time record at Larkhill Racecourse on Sunday. READ MORE

26 May 2009 Preview: Harborough Race Club - Dingley

There looks to be some fascinating racing in store when the H.R.C. hold their annual Point-to-Point meeting this coming weekend at Dingley, near Market Harborough. READ MORE

26 May 2009 Preview: Exmoor Foxhounds - Bratton Down

The second of three meetings  at  Bratton Down takes place next Sunday with the Exmoor Foxhounds the host hunt, and there will be plenty of eyes on Dhu Loch, entered in the Restricted race. READ MORE

21 May 2009 Preview: Countryside Alliance Club (Wales) - Bonvilston

The Countryside Alliance(Wales) meeting at Bonvilston,near Cardiff on Monday, promises to provide a happy wind-up to the South Wales season. Recent rain will ensure that there are plenty of runners and with 45 horses entered for the opening Maiden event (2pm), and 32 down to run in the Restricted, a division on the day looks likely. READ MORE

19 May 2009 Preview: South Tetcott Foxhounds - Upcott Cross

A most exciting card is in prospect at Upcott Cross on Bank Holiday Monday (25th May) where the seven-race South Tetcott programme has attracted a total of 160 entries. READ MORE

19 May 2009 Preview: Meynell & South Staffordshire - Garthorpe

A total of 92 horses have been entered for this weekend's Meynell & South Staffordshire Point to Point meeting which will be the fifth and final meeting to be held at Garthorpe, near Melton Mowbray, this season. READ MORE

18 May 2009 Preview: Albrighton Woodland - Chaddesley Corbett

Helen Needham's Kidderminster stable has hit form in recent weeks and she will be hoping her winning run continues in the Members during Monday's Point-to-Point at Chaddesley Corbett. READ MORE

18 May 2009 Preview: Dulverton Farmers - Treborough Hill

ASHLEY Farrant looks likely to continue his good form at Treborough Hill on Saturday, where he has a choice of runners in the Members race. READ MORE

18 May 2009 Preview: Gelligaer Farmers - Lower Machen

More than 100 entries have been received for the Gelligaer Farmers Point-To-Point Steeplechases at Lower Machen, near Newport, this Saturday (first race 2.pm). READ MORE

18 May 2009 Preview: Sir W. W. Wynn's - Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse

The Sir W.W. Wynn's Hunt have attracted a bumper entry of 152 for their fixture between the flags this Saturday May 23rd at Bangor-on-Dee racecourse. READ MORE

13 May 2009 Preview: South Durham - Mordon

The South Durham Point-to-Point has received 108 entries for the finale of the Yorkshire season. Much will be at stake as many people fight for their respective titles, including Jo Foster, Chris Dawson, Guy Brewer, and also Becky Mason, who will be attempting to claim the Novice title that her sister Jo won last year. READ MORE

12 May 2009 Preview: Folkestone Hunter Chase Evening

With the South East Point-to-Point season brought to an early end by the abandonment of the Parham meeting this coming Saturday, attention reverts to the area's traditional swansong - the United Hunts evening meeting at Folkestone, where some 50 local horses from a total of 144 are amongst the provisional entries for the six races on offer. READ MORE

12 May 2009 Preview: Golden Valley - Bredwardine

The final Point-to-Point fixture of the Welsh Border Area at Bredwardine this Saturday promises to be a real humdinger. READ MORE

12 May 2009 Preview: Dulverton West Foxhounds - Bratton Down

THE first of three meetings takes place at Bratton Down near Bratton Fleming on Saturday when the Dulverton West Foxhounds stage their meeting. READ MORE

11 May 2009 Preview: North West Point-to-Point Club - Tabley

The North West Point-to-Point Club stage a good competitive days racing at Tabley, nr Knutsford this Sunday May 17th 2009. READ MORE

09 May 2009 Preview: Weston & Banwell Harriers - Cothelstone

The Weston & Banwell Harriers have an excellent 167-horse entry for their evening meeting at Cothelstone on Wednesday (13th May). Two pony races, qualifiers for the Wessex Area Final at Larkhill on 31st May, are scheduled for 3.45pm, followed at 5.00pm by the first of seven Point-to-Point races. READ MORE

07 May 2009 Preview: Bilsdale - Easingwold

The Bilsdale hunt have received 126 entries for its meeting this Saturday, this has resulted in a seven race card. The meeting is held at Easingwold and the course is reported to be in excellent condition. READ MORE

06 May 2009 Preview: Tredegar Farmer - Lower Machen

More than 140 entries have been received for this Sunday's Tredegar Farmers Point-To-Point Steeplechases held over the popular Lower Machen racecourse near Newport. First race is at 2pm. READ MORE

05 May 2009 Preview: Wheatland - Chaddesley Corbett

Horses carrying the royal colours are few and far between at Point-to-Points and the counter attraction of the Badminton Horse Trials will probably prevent H.R.H. The Princess Royal's Dhu Loch running in the Maiden Race during Sunday's Wheatland meeting at Chaddesley Corbett. READ MORE

05 May 2009 Preview: South Devon Hunts Club - Ideford Arch

This Sunday the South Devon Hunts Club Point-to-Point will take place at Ideford Arch near Chudleigh. This meeting was rescheduled from December and the first race is off at 2pm. READ MORE

05 May 2009 Preview: Minehead Harriers & West Somerset - Holnicote

The Minehead Harriers & West Somerset Hunt point-to-point has received 108 entries for Saturday's meeting at Holnicote. READ MORE

30 April 2009 Preview: Southdown & Eridge - Godstone

Peter Bull and Nick Pearce are separated by just two points as the race for the South East men's riding title nears the finishing straight. With just three meetings left in the area, both men will be at Godstone Races on Saturday May 2nd with strong chances. READ MORE

29 April 2009 Preview: North Shropshire - Eyton-on-Severn

The North Shropshire Hunt have attracted a decent entry of 127 for their meeting at Eyton on Severn this Bank Holiday Monday, which should ensure plenty of runners at the course. READ MORE

29 April 2009 Preview: Fernie - Dingley

Some top Point-to-Point racing looks to be in store over this weekend when the Fernie Hunt hold their popular annual race meeting at Dingley, near Market Harborough, on Sunday. A good entry of 126 horses have been received for the six races and with some rain forecast over the next few days, ground conditions look set to be ideal. READ MORE

29 April 2009 Preview: Pendle Forest & Craven - Heslaker

The Pendle Forest and Craven hold their Point-to-Point this Sunday near Skipton. 108 entries have been received, with their feature race being the Sovereign Health Yorkshire Area Point-to-Point Club Members Restricted Championship race. READ MORE

29 April 2009 Preview: Zetland - Witton Castle

The Zetland has received 146 entries for their meeting on Bank Holiday Monday and no doubt the ground should be ideal. The 7 race card begins at 2 o'clock with the Hunt Members race, and in recent years, this has been a race not to miss. READ MORE

29 April 2009 Preview: Cambridgeshire with Enfield Chase - Northaw

The East Anglian Point-To-Point season draws to a close on Bank Holiday Monday when Northaw stages the Cambridgeshire with Enfield Chace meeting. READ MORE

28 April 2009 Preview: Warwickshire - Ashorne

Bank Holiday Monday, 4th May sees a competitive number of entries for the Warwickshire Hunt Point-to-Point at Ashorne. 189 horses are entered in 7 races with some strong competition from locally trained horses. READ MORE

28 April 2009 Preview: Hursley Hambledon - Hackwood Park

Hackwood Park stages the final meeting in the Sandhurst Area on Monday 4 May. Recent rain will encourage a good turnout from 68 entries for the six races. READ MORE

28 April 2009 Preview: Devon & Somerset Staghounds - Holnicote

THE Wessex Point-to-Point calendar moves to Holnicote near Minehead this Saturday, 2nd May, for the Devon & Somerset Staghounds fixture. The meeting has attracted a superb entry of 137 horses for the eight-race card starting at 1.00pm, preceded by a charity flat race in aid of the Dorset & Somerset and the Devon Air Ambulances at noon. READ MORE

28 April 2009 Preview: Cotley - Cotley Farm nr Chard

The Cotley Point-to-Point takes place at the attractive course at Cotley Farm, near Chard, on Bank Holiday Monday 4th May. Racing begins at 1.30pm with six Point-to-Point races, followed by two Wessex Area pony races, qualifiers for the Wessex Final at Larkhill at the end of May. READ MORE

28 April 2009 Preview: Radnor & West Hereford - Cold Harbour

There promises to be a wonderful weekend of Point-to-Point races at Cold Harbour, Monkland this Saturday (2nd) and Sunday (3rd), with 287 entries over the two cards. READ MORE

28 April 2009 Preview: North Ledbury - Maisemore Park

Unsettled weather during the first part of this week will help in the preparation of the course at Maisemore Park, and despite a plethora of meetings over the Bank Holiday weekend, there has been good support for this fixture with 181 entries down on the racecard. READ MORE

28 April 2009 Preview: Llangeinor - Laleston

One person who will be sadly missed at the Llangeinor Hunt Point To-Point this year will be Barbara Thomas, who with her husband Dillwyn farmed the land the races are held on at Laleston near Bridgend. Barbara, a former rider of note, and a Llangeinor Hunt stalwart died last year. READ MORE

28 April 2009 Preview: Stevenstone Foxhounds - Vauterhill

Good racing looks assured at Vauterhill, North Devon, on Bank Holiday Monday next week (May 4) where the Stevenstone has a total entry of 122 for their seven races. The Hunt race starts proceedings at 2.00pm where Jack's Taxi can follow up his recent Trebudannon victory. READ MORE

28 April 2009 Preview: Modbury Harriers - Flete Park

THE idyllic setting of the Flete Estate is the setting for this Saturday's Point-to-Point, and with records broken for attendances at the first meeting a fortnight ago, another fine day of racing is on the cards. READ MORE

28 April 2009 Preview: Banwen Miners - Pentreclwydau

At the Banwen Miners May Day Bank Holiday Monday meeting, all eyes will be on Edna Hussey's Bob Bites Back in the Mens Open race and Beth Roberts's Chesnut Annie in the Ladies. READ MORE

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