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
