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  • 'Go Pointing'
    The latest edition of 'Go Pointing'  - our weekly round-up of Point-to-Pointing for the weekend ahead - is now on-line (featuring the fourteen scheduled meetings on March 13th & 14th). Click here for more details 
  • Heythrop reschedule for March
    The postponed Heythrop at Dunthrop will now take place on Saturday March 27th. New entries will have to be made - these will close at 8pm on Sunday March 21st. For more details, please see the Fixtures page.
  • Next week's entries now online
    Entries for this weekend's fourteen Point-to-Point meetings are now available to Members here. To become a Member of pointtopoint.co.uk for just £35 for twelve months, or our Chase Plus package (to include the Viewpoint Video Channel) click here
  • National Awards 2010
    The latest standings for the 2010 pointtopoint.co.uk Young Horse Awards and Harley Racing National Novice Riders Awards are on-line (updated March 10th). Click here for downloads
  • Planner Update
    The latest update to the 2009/10 Point-to-Point & Hunter Chase Race Planner (updated February 25th) is now on-line. Click here to download
  • Weatherbys Chase entries
    Entries for the Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire & Eglinton at Overton, V.W.H. at Siddington, Bicester with Whaddon Chase at Whitfield and Hampshire at Hackwood Park close at 12.30pm sharp on Monday, March 15th to Weatherbys Chase on 01933 304840. 
  • A reminder when posting entries
    When sending postal entries please remember to check that you have affixed the correct amount for postage. The changes in postal rates now look at the size of the envelope as well as the weight. This is catching many people out and could result in the mail not being delivered.
  • Talking Point
    Worried about the weather prospects for this weekend's meetings? Call Talking Point on 09068 446061 for all of the most up-to-date news.(Calls cost 60p per min from a BT landline, other networks may charge more)
  • Owners' Guidelines P-T-P Horse Sponsorship Scheme
    It is important to understand that the Point-to-Point Horse Sponsorship Scheme has no connection whatsoever to the existing BHA Owners' Sponsorship scheme. READ MORE
  • Business Guidelines P-T-P Horse Sponsorship Scheme
    A new Point-to-Point Horse Sponsorship Scheme has been introduced to allow individual horse sponsorship in Point-to-Point Racing; for the first time. READ MORE
  • Flint Shows Spark of Future Champion
    Rhys Flint continued his excellent run of form over the weekend with victory in the novice riders' race on his Iris's Prince at the Vine & Craven meeting at Barbury Racecourse on Saturday, and 24 hours later he followed-up in the novice riders' race on Whites Touch at the South Dorset at Milborne St Andrew. READ MORE
 

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12 March 2010 Talking Point Announces New Under Rules Services

Just ahead of the most exciting part of the National Hunt season, Talking Point is proud to announce another addition to its services for Point-to-Pointing and Racing enthusiasts. 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 Viewpoint: Giving you an insight into the Cheltenham Foxhunter

With just one week to go until the Cheltenham Festival Christie's Foxhunter, a number of popular Point-to-Pointers are being aimed at the race to try to keep the prize in the Amateur ranks for another year following Cappa Bleu's sensational victory in 2009. 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

12 March 2010 Charity Race at Uttoxeter

Uttoxeter are staging the Ed Weetman Memorial Charity Flat Race in aid of Staffordshire Rural Support Network and the Staffordshire Association of Clubs for Young People on Sunday 9th May. READ MORE

12 March 2010 Candy Mathias

Candy Mathias, who as Candy Thomas rode nearly 60 winners between the flags, now combines looking after her and husband Richard's twin sons, born in 2007, with sculpting. READ MORE

12 March 2010 Changes to Garnons for the South Hereford meeting

Clerk of the course Stan Turner has been very busy following last weekend's fixture at Garnons, setting the ground right and making some alterations. READ MORE

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

12 March 2010 The Hunter Chase Festival Service from Weatherbys Chase

With Cheltenham fast approaching, Weatherbys Chase are proud to announce the launch of the Hunter Chase Festival Service, by the author of our successful Hunter Chase Betting Service. READ MORE

11 March 2010 The Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide 2010 - Now Published!

Weatherbys are proud to announce the publication of the Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide 2010. READ MORE

10 March 2010 Report: East Anglian Area

It was a case of doubles all round as East Anglia played host to a brace of cold but entertaining Point-to-Points over the weekend. On Saturday the spotlight fell on Higham for the Granta Harriers meeting while on Sunday it moved to Ampton where the course survived three inspection following overnight frost to stage the Suffolk fixture. READ MORE

10 March 2010 Scene & Heard: Tanatside - Eyton-on-Severn

Will Kinsey took the riding honours with a double on horses from his own yard. The first leg came in the Restricted courtesy of Willie Wong, who was originally owned by a partnership consisting of Will himself, Richard Johnson, Richard Burton and David Greenway. READ MORE

09 March 2010 Improvements at Hackwood Park

Trainers, Riders and Owners walked the Hackwood circuit on the evening of Monday 8th March to inspect the changes made to the Hampshire course over the winter. READ MORE

09 March 2010 Tweseldown Racing Club - entry fees refunded to all runners

Following the abandonment of the Thames Valley Club meeting at Tweseldown last weekend, officials of the Tweseldown Racing Club have announced that, as a gesture of goodwill to owners and trainers, all runners at the meeting on Sunday, April 11th, will have their entry fees refunded. 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 Important Notice - Cheltenham Foxhunters

The BHA has asked us to publicise the following important information for staff accompanying Foxhunter horses into Cheltenham Racecourse Stables during the festival. READ MORE

09 March 2010 New race at the Tweseldown Racing Club - April 11th

Following the abandonment of the Chiddingfold, Leconfield & Cowdray Point-to-Point in February, the scheduled Connolly's Red Mills Intermediate qualifying race has been moved to the Tweseldown Racing Club meeting on Sunday, April 11th. 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 Report: South Devon - Ideford Arch

The judge was kept very busy at Ideford Arch, where four of the seven races resulted in tight finishes. 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 Scene & Heard: Brecon & Talybont - Llanfrynach

Following Erw Lon seven days previously it was déjà vu at Llanfrynach, with three winners for John Mathias and two for Rhys Hughes, while there was drama aplenty in both the Men's and Ladies' Opens. READ MORE

09 March 2010 Landmarks - March 6th & 7th

The 2006/7 ladies' champion Claire Allen recorded her 100th victory between the flags when Skyhawk won the Ladies' Open at Garnons on Sunday. It was appropriate that Skyhawk is trained by Dick Baimbridge, who has given Claire so many winners and who later legged her up onto Restricted scorer Shernally as she set out in pursuit of her second century. 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

08 March 2010 Report: Tanatside - Eyton-on-Severn

The rearranged Tanatside Point-to-Point meeting at Eyton-on-Severn went ahead in glorious sunshine. READ MORE

08 March 2010 Report: Derwent - Charm Park

The Derwent Point to Point was blessed with glorious weather this weekend, which attracted a large crowd and with almost perfect ground there were runners in abundance. READ MORE

08 March 2010 Report: Cottesmore - Garthorpe

The Leicestershire Point-to-Point season got under way with the opening meeting taking place at Garthorpe, near Melton Mowbray, when the Cottesmore held the first of five meetings to be held on this popular racecourse. The opening race was delayed owing to early morning frost in the ground but a good sized crowd enjoyed some first class racing. READ MORE

05 March 2010 South Devon at Ideford Arch - Correction to Post Code

Anyone attenting the South Devon at Ideford Arch this coming Sunday should be aware that there is a slight ammendment to the Post Code. READ MORE

05 March 2010 Support Jody Sole's Fundraising Attempt For The Army Benevolent Fund

Rider Jody Sole, who had his first experience of race-riding in the Troop race, is aiming to raise over £1000 for the Army Benevolent fund. READ MORE

04 March 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 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

24 February 2010 Hunter Chasers & Point-to-Pointers Back Issue Sale Starts Now

Weatherbys Chase have announced a one-time-only sale of back issues of the Hunter Chasers & Point-to-Pointers Annual - which could be your last chance to add to your collection. READ MORE

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

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

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