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24 April 2009 Preview: Axe Vale Harriers - Stafford Cross

The Axe Vale looks set to provide some exciting racing at Stafford Cross on Sunday (26 April). The afternoon starts with two pony races with the first due to go off at 12 noon. The Point-to-Point card features a total of 157 entries for eight races and gets under way at 1.30, when Polly Gundry's mount Labarynth may prove too good for Man of Leisure and Monique Pike's selection of Simon's Seat and Sulawacee in the Hunt race. READ MORE

24 April 2009 Preview: Pentyrch - Bonvilston

With the Dunraven Bowl Hunter Chase at Chepstow on Friday evening and the Welsh Point-to-Point 'Grand National' Mens Open Race at Redland Farm Racecourse, Bonvilston on Saturday, Welsh hunt racing fans will have plenty to think about this weekend. READ MORE

21 April 2009 Preview: Berkeley - Woodford

The Berkeley Point-to-Point committee are sparing no efforts in their attempts to provide good ground for the 186 horses entered for Saturday's meeting at Woodford, and with people of the calibre of Dick Baimbridge and Mike Harding helping in its preparation it would be surprising if they do not meet their objective. READ MORE

21 April 2009 Preview: Holcombe - Whittington

The Holcombe Hunt has attracted a bumper entry of 152 for their meeting at Whittington, Nr Kirkby Lonsdale this Sunday April 26th. READ MORE

21 April 2009 Preview: Atherstone - Clifton-on-Dunsmore

With good weather forecast and ground conditions near perfect, a decent crowd is expected to attend the popular Atherstone Hunt Point-to-Point fixture this coming weekend at Clifton-on-Dunsmore, near Rugby. READ MORE

21 April 2009 Preview: Four Burrow Foxhounds - Trebudannon

Britain's most westerly Point-to-Point course at St Columb Major near Newquay is the location for Saturday's meeting and the popular track has received a bumper entry. READ MORE

21 April 2009 Preview: West Norfolk Foxhounds - Fakenham

A total of 94 entries have been received for the six steeplechases at the West Norfolk meeting at Fakenham on Sunday April 26th. There will also be two pony races around the course after the jumping has finished. READ MORE

21 April 2009 Preview: Teme Valley - Brampton Bryan

The action in the Welsh Border Point-to-Point area will move to its most historic course this Saturday at Brampton Bryan, near Leintwardine. READ MORE

21 April 2009 Preview: York And Ainsty - Easingwold

The York & Ainsty Point to Point is this Sunday at Easingwold. There has been 164 entries received and the course is been well watered in an attempt to obtain the best possible ground. READ MORE

20 April 2009 Preview: Tweseldown Racing Club

Tweseldown racecourse is to stage its most important meeting for many years on Sunday when the £1,000 Philip Scouller Memorial Mens Open race will be the highlight of the programme. READ MORE

17 April 2009 Preview: Cotswold Vale Farmers - Andoversford

There is only one place to go for anybody interested in countryside activities on Sunday and that is the Cotswold Vale Farmers Country Fair with Point-to-Point at Andoversford. Following on from last year's successful venture this weekend's event promises to be even bigger and better. READ MORE

17 April 2009 Preview: Worcestershire - Chaddesley Corbett

Ask any Point-to-Point enthusiast which race they would most like to win and inevitably they will answer - The Lady Dudley Cup. READ MORE

15 April 2009 Preview: Essex - High Easter

Watering has already begun at High Easter, the venue for an Essex Point-To-Point on Saturday April 18 which has attracted 82 entries. READ MORE

15 April 2009 Preview: Ystrad Taf Fechan - Ystradowen

Cardiff bookmaker John Lovell, who was tragically killed in a motoring accident last April, will be remembered at the Ystrad Taf Fechan Point-To-Point on Saturday as his family are sponsoring the Mens open race. There will also be a perpetual trophy in his name presented by the Wales and West Bookmakers Association. READ MORE

15 April 2009 Preview: Cleveland - Mordon

The Cleveland hunt holds its Point to Point this Saturday at Howe Hills, Mordon, by the kind permission of John Wade. The card has been well supported with a total of 151 entries, and with Good ground promised, divisions may be made on the day. READ MORE

15 April 2009 Preview: South & West Wilts - Larkhill

The Wessex calendar returns to Larkhill on Saturday for the South & West Wilts Hunt meeting (first race 2.00 pm). Six races are scheduled, with the two Open races holding centre stage. READ MORE

15 April 2009 Preview: Seavington - Littlewindsor

Picturesque Littlewindsor stages the Seavington meeting this Sunday, 19th April. The seven race card begins at 2.00pm, preceded at 1.00pm by two pony races, qualifiers for the Wessex Pony Racing Series Final at the end of May. READ MORE

14 April 2009 Preview: Dartmoor Foxhounds - Flete Park

Flete Park, a few miles east of Plymouth in the South Hams, is the glorious setting for Saturday's Point-to-Point, the first of two meetings staged at the location. READ MORE

14 April 2009 Preview: Quorn - Garthorpe

A large crowd is expected when the Quorn Hunt hold their annual Point-to-Point at Garthorpe. READ MORE

08 April 2009 Preview: High Peak - Flagg Moor

The High Peak Hunt have attracted an entry of 98 for their meeting at Flagg Moor, Nr Buxton this Easter Tuesday April 14th 2009. The seven race comes under starters orders at 1.00pm and concludes at 4.55pm. READ MORE

08 April 2009 Preview: Staintondale - Charm Park

The Staintondale host their Point-to-Point this Bank holiday Monday at Charm Park near Wykeham. The meeting has received 158 entries and with watering taking place, good ground is expected. The six-race card begins at 2.00pm with the PPORA Club race for Novice and Veteran riders. READ MORE

08 April 2009 Preview: South Shropshire - Eyton-on-Severn

The South Shropshire Hunt have attracted a bumper entry of 170 for their meeting at Eyton on Severn this Easter Monday April 13th 2009, which is an increase of 4% on the corresponding meeting last year. READ MORE

08 April 2009 Preview: Essex farmers & Union - Marks Tey

Marks Tey hosts its traditional Essex Farmers & Union meeting on Easter Monday and a big crowd is expected for this 111-entry fixture. READ MORE

08 April 2009 Preview: Vale Of Lune - Whittington

The Vale of Lune Hunt stage a good competitive days racing between the flags at Whittington, near Kirby Lonsdale on Easter Saturday April 11th 2009, which has attracted 90 entries for their popular Easter fixture. READ MORE

08 April 2009 Preview: North Staffordshire - Sandon

The North Staffordshire Hunt have attracted 105 entries for their fixture at Sandon, near Stone on Easter Saturday April 11th 2009. Racing comes under starters orders at 1.00pm with the Members race and is set to conclude at 5.00pm with the Restricted contest. READ MORE

08 April 2009 Preview: Monmouthshire - Llanvapley

There are 117 entries for the Monmouthshire Hunt Point-To-Point Steeplechases at Llanvapley, near Abergavenny, on Saturday. READ MORE

08 April 2009 Preview: Ludlow - Bitterley

The Ludlow Hunt are expecting the usual bumper crowd for their popular Point-to-Point on Easter Saturday at Bitterley. READ MORE

08 April 2009 Preview: Essex & Suffolk - Higham

Easter Saturday heralds the last of Higham's meetings for the season, the Essex and Suffolk fixture. READ MORE

08 April 2009 Preview: Bedale - Hornby Castle

The Bedale Hunt hold their Point-to-Point on Saturday and have received some good entries. With a six-race card resulting in 128 entries, and both the Restricted and Open Maiden been large fields, divisions may be possible. READ MORE

07 April 2009 Preview: Croome & West Warwickshire - Upton-upon-Severn

With so many meetings over the Easter Period it is inevitable that fixtures are vying with one another to attract runners. READ MORE

07 April 2009 Preview: Vine & Craven - Hackwood Park

Fenton Ramsahoy, motor race driver, cricketer and all round athlete, returns to the scene of his latest sporting triumph at Hackwood Park on Easter Monday. READ MORE

07 April 2009 Preview: Taunton Vale Harriers - Kingston St Mary

Coombe Hill is selected to take the Ladies Open, one of the feature races at the Taunton Vale Harriers meeting at Fennington Farm, Kingston St Mary, on Easter Monday. READ MORE

07 April 2009 Preview: South Notts - Thorpe Lodge

The South Notts Point to Point takes place at Thorpe Lodge, Newark on Easter Monday 13^th April. The course at Thorpe is situated 4 miles south west of Newark near the A46, 5 miles from the A1. 87 entries have been received for 7 races starting at 2pm. READ MORE

07 April 2009 Preview: North Cotswold - Paxford

The North Cotswold's well-publicised watering policy at Paxford seems to have reaped its rewards with 154 entries for Monday's meeting at this popular venue, near Chipping Campden. READ MORE

07 April 2009 Preview: Four Burrow Foxhounds - Trebudannon

The Four Burrow has attracted a total of 145 entries for their Easter Monday meeting at Trebudannon, where the seven-race card gets under way at 1 o'clock. READ MORE

07 April 2009 Preview: Woodland Pytchley - Dingley

This coming Saturday brings about the annual Woodland Pytchley Point-to-Point meeting to be held at the popular venue of Dingley where a huge crowd is expected to attend. A good entry of 132 horses has been accepted and ground conditions are reported as near perfect. READ MORE

07 April 2009 Preview: Portman - Badbury Rings

The Mixed Open is the feature of the Portman meeting on Easter Saturday at Badbury Rings. Trade Off  - already a dual course winner this season - catches the eye, although connections may opt for Wincanton's mid-week hunter chase as an alternative. READ MORE

07 April 2009 Preview: Eggesford Foxhounds - Upcott Cross

The first of this weekend's two Point-to-Point meetings in the Devon and Cornwall area takes place at Upcott Cross near Halwill Junction where the Eggesford hold their meeting at the popular course. READ MORE

07 April 2009 Preview: South East Area

Many contenders for honours at the two Point-to-Points scheduled for the Bank Holiday weekend are gazing at the skies above Kent, hoping for the promised rain to provide the good racing ground that most horses prefer. READ MORE

02 April 2009 Preview: Old Surrey, Burstow & West Kent - Penshurst

A bumper entry for this weekend's Penshurst Point-to-Point will be missing one horse: Theatre Knight, Simon Tindall's Parham winner, is being taken to Aintree for the Foxhunters' on Friday, when trainer-rider Nick Pearce will be hoping to improve on the 11-year-old's second place in the 2007 Topham Chase. READ MORE

31 March 2009 Preview: West Somerset Vale - Cothelstone

Spectators can look forward to a feast of racing at the West Somerset Vale Point-to-Point meeting this Saturday 4 April, at Cothelstone, near Taunton. The Grand National will be broadcast live on a Big Screen and bookmakers will be taking bets on course. READ MORE

31 March 2009 Preview: Tedworth - Barbury Racecourse

The coveted Tedworth Gold Cup takes centre stage at the Tedworth's Point-to-Point meeting at Barbury Racecourse near Marlborough this Sunday, 5th April. READ MORE

31 March 2009 Preview: Cotswold - Andoversford

Point-to-Point racing returns to Andoversford on Sunday afternoon where the Robert Hitchens group is the main sponsor. READ MORE

31 March 2009 Preview: Essex Farmers & Union - Marks Tey

Marks Tey plays host to the East Anglian Point-To-Point community on Sunday April 5th with the first of two Essex Farmers & Union meetings - the other takes place eight days later, on Easter Monday, at the same venue. READ MORE

31 March 2009 Preview: Spooners & West Dartmoor Foxhounds - Cherrybrook

Seven competitive races are on the cards for the Spooners & West Dartmoor races on Sunday April 5th at Cherrybrook, near Tavistock. READ MORE

31 March 2009 Preview: Pytchley - Guilsborough

With ground conditions next to perfect and an excellent entry of 173 horses, a large crowd is anticipated when the Pytchley Hunt hold their annual Point-to-Point meeting at Guilsborough, Northants, this coming Sunday 5th April. First race time is 1.30pm. READ MORE

30 March 2009 Preview: Middleton - Whitwell-on-the-Hill

The Middleton Hunt stages their Point-to-Point this Sunday, which incorporates the highly prestigious Grimthorpe Gold Cup. READ MORE

27 March 2009 'Pub Team' Preview: Puckeridge - Horseheath

It's that time of the week again! And it's time for the Pub Team's Preview of this weekend's Puckeridge Meeting at Horseheath. READ MORE

25 March 2009 Preview: Mid Surrey Farmers Draghounds - Godstone

Godstone Races on Sunday (March 29th) sees the return of the all-conquering Bee An Bee, who reappears after pulverising the opposition in the four-mile Kent Grand National two weeks ago. READ MORE

25 March 2009 Preview: Hampshire - Hackwood Park

Sandhurst Area Point-to-Point racing gets under way at last at Hackwood Park, Basingstoke on Sunday 29 March. With three meetings lost to the weather, local trainers are anxious to be in action without having to travel to distant meetings. READ MORE

25 March 2009 Preview: Belvoir - Garthorpe

The Belvoir Hunt are due to hold their annual Point-to-Point meeting this coming weekend at Garthorpe, near Melton Mowbray. This meeting will be the second of five meetings to be held on this popular racecourse this season. READ MORE

25 March 2009 Preview: Cattistock - Littlewindsor

Southwestern, who was sixth in Cheltenham's Christie's Foxhunter, could reappear in the Cattistock Mens Open at picturesque Littlewindsor this Sunday, 29th March. READ MORE

25 March 2009 Preview: Avon Vale - Larkhill

The Mixed Open highlights the Avon Vale meeting at Larkhill this Saturday, 28th March. The 15 entries include 2007 winner Trade Off, a dual Badbury Rings winner this season and fourth in the Coronation Gold Cup here two weeks ago. READ MORE

25 March 2009 Preview: Easton Harriers - High Easter

Bill Poulton made a remarkable winning debut in the saddle at the age of 46 as Sha Bihan grabbed a popular local victory at the Easton Harriers Point-To-Point at High Easter yesterday on Sunday. READ MORE

24 March 2009 Preview: Glamorgan - Ystradowen

There are 135 entries for the Glamorgan Hunt Point-To-Point Steeplechases at Ystradowen near Cowbridge on Saturday, with the first race at 1pm. READ MORE

24 March 2009 Preview: Puckeridge - Horseheath

Mid Div And Creep, a horse whose name allows trainer Perry Harding-Jones to not bother with riding instructions, is worth following at the Puckeridge Point-To-Point at Horseheath on Saturday. READ MORE

24 March 2009 Preview: East Cornwall Foxhounds - Great Trethew

The second meeting to be staged at Great Trethew takes place on Saturday, March 28 and the popular track has its usual substantial entry with nearly 130 horses entered. READ MORE

24 March 2009 Preview: United Pack - Brampton Bryan

The tussle for the Welsh Borders Area rider's title will continue this Saturday with the United Pack Point-to-Point at Brampton Bryan, where there will be six highly competitive races. READ MORE

24 March 2009 Preview: Badsworth & Bramham Moor - Mordon

The Badsworth and Bramham hold their Point-to-Point this Saturday at Howe Hills, Mordon, by kind permission of John Wade. READ MORE

24 March 2009 Preview: Ledbury - Maisemore Park

If you want value for your money on Sunday, there is only one place to be - Maisemore Park. READ MORE

17 March 2009 Preview: Lamerton - Kilworthy

The Lamerton Point-to-Point has attracted a total of 111 entries for their popular fixture at Kilworthy on Sunday which gets under way at 12.30. All six races have double figure entries on what looks like a very good quality card. READ MORE

17 March 2009 Preview: Crawley & Horsham - Parham

Things will seem a little different to horses, riders and spectators at this Saturday's Parham Races: the course is now being run left-handed. READ MORE

17 March 2009 Preview: Easton Harriers - High Easter

Dual Ampton winner Go North heads a 118-strong entry for the Easton Harriers meeting at High Easter on Sunday. READ MORE

17 March 2009 Preview: Curre & Llangibby - Howick

Recent course winners Sparklinspirit and Bowdens Lane are just two of the 24 entries that catch the eye in the Mens Open at the second of the two Curre & Llangibby fixtures at Howick, near Chepstow, on Sunday. READ MORE

17 March 2009 Preview: Hurworth - Hutton Rudby

The Hurworth Hunt holds its Point-to-Point this Saturday and has attracted 124 entries. 36 of these are in the Maiden race which has resulted in the race being divided. Racing commences at 1pm. READ MORE

17 March 2009 Preview: Wilton - Badbury Rings

Course specialist Golden Jack, the winner of seven races at Badbury Rings, looks set to return to the Dorset venue on Saturday, 21st March. Ninety-four horses have been entered for the Wilton meeting's six race card starting at 12.30pm. READ MORE

17 March 2009 Preview: Mendip Farmers - Ston Easton

Two high-class Open races highlight of the Mendip Farmers six-race Point-to-Point card at Ston Easton this Sunday, 22nd March (first race 12:30pm). READ MORE

17 March 2009 Preview: Grove & Rufford - Welbeck

With good ground conditions and an entry of 125, some exciting racing looks to be on the cards this coming weekend when the Grove & Rufford Hunt hold their annual Point-to-Point meeting at Welbeck, near Worksop. READ MORE

13 March 2009 'Pub Team' Preview: Fitzwilliam (Milton) - Cottenham

We bring you another comprehensive preview of this weekend's East Anglia meeting courtesy of the Pub Team. READ MORE

11 March 2009 Preview: Fitzwilliam (Milton) - Cottenham

Cottenham stages the last of its four meetings for the 2008-9 season when the Fitwilliam (Milton) fixture gets under way at 1.00pm on Sunday. READ MORE

11 March 2009 Preview: West Street Tickham - Detling

The Kent Grand National is being run at Detling Races this weekend, main attraction on a six-race card that has attracted 118 entries. Bee An Bee will be a warm order to repeat his win of last year, the first of an unbroken sequence of seven Open wins in the hands of champion rider Stuart Robinson. READ MORE

11 March 2009 Preview: New Forest - Larkhill

The rescheduled Coronation Gold Cup, one of the season's four national Classic races and a Brightwells Insurance Order of Excellence Race, is the highlight of Saturday's New Forest meeting at Larkhill (six races, 187 entries, first race 12.30pm), although two pony races - qualifiers for the Wessex Series Final - take place before racing, the first at 11.00am. READ MORE

11 March 2009 Preview: Quantock Staghounds - Cothelstone

The Quantock Staghounds meeting on Sunday (first race 12.30pm) is the first of scheduled three visits to picturesque Cothelstone this season. The Ladies and Mens Opens highlight the nine-race card, which has attracted a bumper 207-strong entry. READ MORE

11 March 2009 Preview: South Wold - Brocklesby Park

The South Wold Point-to-Point takes place on Saturday 14th March at Brocklesby Park, Habrough, just off the A18 close to Humberside Airport, 5 miles east of junction 5 M180. The course is set in beautiful parkland and is an ideal day out for all the family. READ MORE

11 March 2009 Preview: Holderness - Dalton Park

The Holderness Hunt holds their Point-to-Point this Sunday in the grounds of Dalton Park. The meeting has attracted 123 entries with 39 of these being in the Open Maiden race, this has therefore been split resulting in a 7 race card, with the first race at 1.30. READ MORE

11 March 2009 Preview: Ross Harriers - Garnons

Racing enthusiasts will be beating the post-Cheltenham blues this Sunday with a visit to the Ross Harriers Point-to-Point. READ MORE

10 March 2009 Preview: Western Foxhounds - Wadebridge

The Royal Cornwall Showground at Wadebridge is the location for this Saturday's Point-to-Point with the first race off at 12.30pm. READ MORE

06 March 2009 'Pub Team' Preview: Suffolk - Ampton

The East Anglian 'Pub Team' are back with the best bets and advice for Sunday's Suffolk Point-to-Point at Ampton. READ MORE

03 March 2009 Preview: Suffolk - Ampton

Caveman stands out among 90 entries for the Suffolk Point-To-Point at Ampton on Sunday March 8. A winner for the third time this season at Marks Tey last Saturday, he is set to take part in the Mens Open before graduating to the bigger fences in a Towcester Hunter Chase. READ MORE

03 March 2009 Preview: Derwent - Charm Park

The Derwent hunt holds it's Point-to-Point on Sunday at Charm Park near Wykeham. The meeting has received 137 entries with the seven race card beginning at 12-30 with the Hunts Members race. The Maiden race has received 51 entries, which has resulted in two divisions. READ MORE

03 March 2009 Preview: Duke of Beaufort's - Didmarton

You always know when the West Midlands Point-to-Point season is getting into full swing when the Duke of Beaufort's Hunt stage their Point to Point at Didmarton near Tetbury. READ MORE

03 March 2009 Preview: Blackmore and Sparkford Vale - Charlton Horethorne

THE Blackmore & Sparkford Vale have received a first-class 144-strong entry for Sunday's meeting at Charlton Horethorne on the Dorset/Somerset border (first race 12:30 pm). In addition to top-class racing, the B&SV hounds will parade after the third race and two Pony races - qualifiers for the Wessex Series Final - take place at the end of the meeting. READ MORE

02 March 2009 Preview: Brecon & Talybont - Llanfrynach

There are 16 entries for the men's open race at the Brecon & Talybont meeting at Llanfrynach on Saturday and these include recent Carmarthenshire winner Balearic Star. READ MORE

02 March 2009 Preview: Cottesmore - Garthorpe

The Leicestershire Point-to-Point season commences this coming weekend when the Cottesmore Hunt hold the county's opening meeting at Garthorpe, near Melton Mowbray. As expected the course is in tip top condition. This meeting will be the first of five taking place here during the season. READ MORE

02 March 2009 Preview: Dart Vale and Haldon Harriers - Buckfastleigh

THE old racecourse at Buckfastleigh looks set to be the scene of some high class action on Sunday where the Westcountry Champion Chase is the highlight on the seven-race card which begins at 1pm. READ MORE

02 March 2009 Preview: Flint & Denbigh - Bangor-on-Dee

The Flint and Denbigh Hunt have attracted a bumper entry of 200 for their fixture at Bangor on Dee this Sunday March 8th 2009, which is an increase of 39% on the corresponding meeting last year.Because of the high number of runners declared both Maiden races have been divided making a total of 9 races on the day. READ MORE

27 February 2009 'Pub Team' Preview: Granta Harriers - Higham

Once again, we can bring you all of the best bets for this weekend's East Anglian Point-to-Point fixture, courtesy of the ‘Pub Team'. READ MORE

24 February 2009 Preview: Curre & Llangibby - Howick

Point-to-Point fans will be flocking to Howick on Saturday for the first of the South Wales and Monmouthshire Hunt meetings of the season. One hundred and seventy-seven horses have been entered for this meeting and it looks very promising. READ MORE

24 February 2009 Preview: Granta Harriers - Higham

Six races are carded for Sunday's Granta Harriers fixture at Higham, which gets under way at 1.30pm with a Hunts Club Members Race. But 42 of the meeting's 147 entries are in the closing Open Maiden, scheduled to go off at 4.35pm, so, with the maximum field size just 15, a division on the day and a seventh race is almost inevitable. READ MORE

24 February 2009 Preview: Sinnington - Duncombe Park

The Sinnington Hunt holds its re-scheduled Point-to-Point this Saturday upon the stately grounds of Duncombe Park. The meeting has received a huge 204 entries, 66 of these in the maiden, which has been divided to create a seven race card. First race is at 12-30. READ MORE

24 February 2009 Preview: Blankney - North Carlton

The Blankney Point to Point takes place on Sunday 1st March at North Carlton racecourse on the Lincolnshire Showground. The course is situated one mile north of Lincoln, the entrance is off Tillbridge Lane (A1500) and admission is £5 per car and £5 per person. READ MORE

24 February 2009 Preview: Taunton Vale Foxhounds - Kingston St Mary

Racegoers can look forward to an attractive eight-race card at the Taunton Vale Foxhounds meeting at Kingston St Mary this Sunday, 1st March, first race 12.00noon. READ MORE

24 February 2009 Preview: Southdown & Eridge - Godstone

With good entries, the course in excellent condition and good ground expected, all is set fair for Godstone races on Saturday (28th February). READ MORE

24 February 2009 Preview: East Devon - Bishops Court

GREAT racing is in prospect on Saturday (February 28) at Bishops Court, Ottery St Mary, where the East Devon card has attracted a total of 162 entries. READ MORE

20 February 2009 'Pub Team' Preview: Thurlow - Horseheath

The East Anglian "Pub Team" are back with their best bets for the Thurlow meeting at Horseheath this Sunday. READ MORE

17 February 2009 Preview: Thurlow - Horseheath

Repeat performances could be the order of the day at Horseheath on Saturday for the Thurlow fixture as six of the seven winners from the previous meeting at the undulating Cambridgeshire venue, three weeks ago, are among the 115 entries. READ MORE

17 February 2009 Preview: Countryside Alliance Club (Wessex) - Badbury Rings

A Point-to-Point with a difference takes place this Sunday, 22 February at Badbury Rings. Attractions include terrier and ferret racing, a junior bloodhound chase, silent auction and a host of tradestands and food outlets. Countryside Alliance (CA) President, Baroness Mallalieu, officially opens the racing at noon and the finale is an inter-hunt donkey derby. Proceeds will go to the CA and to Dorset Riding for the Disabled Association. READ MORE

17 February 2009 Preview: South East Hunts Club - Charing

Healthy entries and a drying course are good omens for Charing Point-to-Point this weekend. READ MORE

16 February 2009 Preview: Carmarthenshire - Erw Lon

Saturday's Carmarthenshire Point-to-Point meeting at Erw Lon has received a large entry, and with the majority of Point-to-Point meetings in England being off over the last two weeks several trainers from outside the area are looking at making the journey to the West Wales track, especially as the Intermediate race is a Connolly's Red Mills qualifier, the first four home will qualify for entry in the Connolly's Red Mills Intermediate Hunter Chase final at Cheltenham on May 6th. READ MORE

16 February 2009 Preview: East Cornwall - Great Trethew

The East Cornwall has 112 entries for their eight races at Great Trethew next Sunday (February 22). READ MORE

16 February 2009 Preview: Old Raby Hunt Club - Witton Castle

The Yorkshire Area Point-to-Point season resumes on Sunday after a 4 week break with the rearranged Old Raby Hunt Club meeting at Witton Castle. An excellent 160 entries have been received; the Open Maiden race - with an entry of 55 - has been divided, resulting in a 7 race card. READ MORE

16 February 2009 Preview: South Devon - Ideford Arch

The Hunt race at 12.30pm kicks off the South Devon Point-to-Point's rescheduled seven race card at Ideford Arch on Saturday. Dare Too Dream will be a warm order to continue Camilla Scott's cracking run of form. The Dulverton-based trainer saddled a treble at Black Forest Lodge last month and Dare To Dream, a winner of two competitive open races last season, is sure to kick off his season on a winning note. READ MORE

11 February 2009 Preview: East Essex - Marks Tey

Marks Tey, near Colchester, is scheduled to stage racing for the first time this season when it plays host to the East Essex meeting, weather permitting. READ MORE

11 February 2009 Preview: South Dorset - Milborne St Andrew

The Wessex Point-to-Point season moves to Dorset for the South Dorset meeting at Milborne St Andrew on Valentine's Day. The meeting has been rescheduled from 8 February, when the course succumbed to the wintry weather, as did every other fixture countrywide last weekend. Entries stand, with 145 horses entered for the eight race card, beginning at 12.00 noon. READ MORE

10 February 2009 Preview: Harkaway Club - Chaddesley Corbett

Having been forced to postpone their meeting on two previous occasions the Harkaway Club fixture at Chaddesley Corbett has been re-scheduled for Sunday 15th February (11-30 am start). READ MORE

10 February 2009 Preview: South Pool Harriers - Buckfastleigh

The South Pool Harriers meeting at Buckfastleigh has attracted a total of 126 entries for their meeting this Sunday (February 15th). The first of the seven races on the card at this popular track is the Confined Maiden which opens proceedings at 12 noon. The locally trained Bishy Barnaby and Mulligan's Pet can fight out the finish READ MORE

10 February 2009 Preview: Sinnington - Duncombe Park

The Sinnington Hunt holds its Point-to-Point this Saturday upon the stately grounds of Duncombe Park. The meeting has received a huge 204 entries, 66 of these being in the maiden, which has been divided to create a seven race card. READ MORE

03 February 2009 Preview: United Services - Larkhill

The EDS Coronation Gold Cup, one of the season's four national Classic races and a Brightwells Insurance Order of Excellence Race, is the highlight of Saturday's United Services meeting at Larkhill (six races, 154 entries, first race 12.30pm). READ MORE

03 February 2009 Preview: South Dorset Hunt - Milborne St Andrew

The Wessex Point-to-Point season moves to Dorset for the South Dorset meeting at Milborne St Andrew on Sunday. There are 145 horses entered for the eight race card, beginning at 12.00noon. READ MORE

03 February 2009 Preview: South MIdlands Area Club - Tweseldown

Point-to-point racing is scheduled for next Sunday 8 February at Tweseldown. However, the chances of avoiding a third successive loss of racing at the Hampshire course are slim. READ MORE

03 February 2009 Preview: Cambridge University Draghounds - Cottenham

A huge entry of 226 horses, the biggest at the course for some ten years, has been taken for the seven-race Cambridge University Draghounds meeting at Cottenham on Sunday February 8th. READ MORE

03 February 2009 Preview: Harkaway Club - Chaddesley Corbett

With snow and freezing conditions predicted for the next three or four days, organisers of Point-to-Points face a period of uncertainty in the lead up to the weekend meetings. The Harkaway Club was forced to postpone their fixture on February 1st due to waterlogging so they will more vulnerable than most to the sub zero temperatures. READ MORE

03 February 2009 Preview: South Devon - Ideford Arch

The Hunt race kicks of the South Devon Point-to-Point's seven race card at Ideford Arch on Saturday and Dare Too Dream will be a warm order to continue Camilla Scott's cracking run of form. READ MORE

03 February 2009 Preview: Old Raby Hunt Club - Witton Castle

The Yorkshire area Point-to-Point season resumes on Sunday after a 2 week break with the Old Raby Hunt Club meeting at Witton Castle where an excellent 160 entries have been received. The Open Maiden race, with an entry of 55, has been divided resulting in a 7 race card. READ MORE

30 January 2009 'Pub Team' Preview: Cambridgeshire with Enfield Chace - Horseheath

The East Anglian "Pub Team" have returned with a comprehensive round-up of the best bets at Horseheath on Saturday. The best tip for the day is to be prepared for very cold weather. Horseheath is cold at the best of times and the forecast is for a very chilly day. READ MORE

27 January 2009 Preview: North Cornwall - Wadebridge

The Royal Cornwall Showground at Wadebridge is the venue for the North Cornwall Point-to-Point races this Saturday, when action gets under way at 12noon with the Hunt race. Ballybrown already has three victories to his credit in the past on this track, and can add to that total in the opener. READ MORE

27 January 2009 Preview: Cambridgeshire With Enfield Chace - Horseheath

The reappearance of Rydal Park, the best young horse in East Anglia last season, promises to be the highlight of the Cambridgeshire with Enfield Chace meeting at Horseheath on Saturday (January 31st). READ MORE

27 January 2009 Preview: Burton - North Carlton

The Burton Point-to-Point takes place on Sunday 1st February at a new course at North Carlton on the Lincolnshire Showground. READ MORE

26 January 2009 Preview: Harkaway Club - Chaddesley Corbett

The cold snap at New Year has been followed by a sustained period of wet weather, which has caused major problems to many racecourses. Point-to-Point Racing has been similarly affected, so the organisers to this weekend's meeting at Chaddesley Corbett will be hoping for drier conditions in the build up to Sunday's fixture. READ MORE

26 January 2009 Preview: Mid Devon - Black Forest Lodge

Lady Myfanwy heads the entries at Black Forest Lodge on Sunday where 122 entries have been received for the seven race card. READ MORE

26 January 2009 Season Preview: West Wales

The West Wales season opens with Saturday's Vale of Clettwr meeting at Erw Lon, which has received an entry of 110 for the scheduled 7 races. It has been a testing winter so far weather wise for the training of racehorses so owners, trainers and jockeys are keen to be under starters' orders. READ MORE

23 January 2009 'Pub Team' Preview: North Norfolk Harriers Hunt - Higham

12.00 Open Maiden - 22 entriesWith an entry of 22 and a safety factor of 15, there is an outside chance that this race could be divided. There isn't a horse that stands out, only a few have had a run this season so fitness has to be taken into consideration. READ MORE

20 January 2009 Preview: Tiverton Foxhounds at Chipley Park

The Tiverton Point-to-Point promises some exciting racing at Chipley Park near Wellington on Sunday ( January 25). 162 entries have been received with every prospect of ground on the soft side of good. READ MORE

20 January 2009 Preview: North Norfolk Harriers at Higham

Higham should finally get its 2009 season under way on Sunday (January 25th) after frost foiled two attempts to stage the Waveney Harriers meeting there earlier this month. READ MORE

20 January 2009 Preview: Midlands Area Club at Thorpe Lodge

The Midlands Area Point to Point season begins on Sunday with the Midlands Area Club meeting, the first of two race meetings scheduled for Thorpe Lodge near Newark. READ MORE

20 January 2009 Preview: Albrighton at Bangor-on-Dee

The Albrighton Hunt normally open the season in the North Western Area at Weston Park, but because of the damage caused to the racecourse last August after the V Festival, the Hunt were forced to find another venue to hold their fixture. READ MORE

19 January 2009 Preview: The Royal Artillery at Larkhill

Top quality racing is in prospect at the Royal Artillery meeting at Larkhill - one of the country's leading Point-to-Point venues - this Saturday, 24th January. The two Open races highlight the card, but with the going likely to be perfect for racing, the Maiden and Intermediate races look sure to pinpoint stars of the future. There are 133 horses entered for the seven races (first race 11:00 am). READ MORE

13 January 2009 Preview: West Street Tickham at Detling

The South East starts its Point-to-Point season at Detling this Sunday (January 18th) with a high quality entry of 135 horses. READ MORE

13 January 2009 Preview: Silverton at Black Forest Lodge

Point-to-Point racing is set to resume in the Devon & Cornwall Area this Sunday (January 18) with the Silverton fixture at Black Forest Lodge. 149 entries compete in seven races with the Open Maiden divided three ways. READ MORE

13 January 2009 Preview: Dunston Harriers at Ampton

A positive weather forecast means that prospects are excellent for this Sunday's Dunston Harriers meeting at Ampton, near Bury St Edmunds. READ MORE

12 January 2009 Preview: Yorkshire Area Point-to-Point Club at Sheriff Hutton

The Yorkshire Area Point-to-Point season gets under way on Sunday with the Area Club meeting. This will be at Sheriff Hutton, and all proceeds will go to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance services. READ MORE

09 January 2009 Season Preview: North Midlands Area

The Point-to-Point season in the North part of the Midlands Area gets underway at the end of January. READ MORE

07 January 2009 Preview: PPORA Meeting - Barbury Castle

There has been a massive number of entries for this two day meeting - in excess of 500. Owners, trainers and jockeys plan to travel from all parts of the country and an 11.00am start is planned for both days. READ MORE

05 January 2009 'Pub Team' Preview: Waveney Harriers at Higham

The famous East Anglian 'Pub Team' are back with a comprehensive preview of the Waveney Harriers at Higham,  rescheduled for Sunday 11th January with a new start time of 12pm.  READ MORE

31 December 2008 Preview: Waveney Harriers - Higham

Chilling Place, a high class performer under rules for Philip Hobbs, is the pick of the 103 entries received for the Waveney Harriers Point-to-Point at Higham on Sunday January 4th. READ MORE

30 December 2008 Preview: Tweseldown Racing Club - Tweseldown

The Tweseldown Racing Club Point-to-Point is scheduled to take place at Tweseldown this Sunday (4th January) but organisers are anxiously studying the weather forecast as sharp frosts struck mid week. READ MORE

30 December 2008 Preview: Army - Larkhill

All roads lead to Larkhill for a cracking day's racing at the Army point-to-point meeting this Saturday, 3rd January. The Men's and Ladies' Open races - often targeted by trainers as "Cheltenham qualifiers" - take centre stage, but all six races (136 entries, first race 11.30am) have attracted quality entries and look sure to provide top-class fare. READ MORE

22 December 2008 Preview: South Devon Hunts Club - Ideford Arch

Ideford Arch is the place for Point-to-Point racing for their rescheduled meeting on Sunday January 10th, where the South Devon Hunts Club has 124 entries for their seven races. The Club Members' race starts proceedings at the new start time of 12noon. READ MORE

22 December 2008 Preview: Cambridgeshire Harriers Hunt Club - Cottenham

A festive feast of Pointing is in prospect at Cottenham on Sunday December 28th as a bumper entry of 179 horses has been received for the Cambridgeshire Harriers Hunt Club fixture. READ MORE

19 December 2008 Season Preview: North Western Area

The first meeting of the season usually takes place at Weston Park, but due to the damage caused by the V Festival in August in heavy rain, the course was rendered unraceable for our two fixtures - the Albrighton and the Meynell & South Staffs normally hold their Point-to-Point meetings there. However all is not lost, as both meetings have been rescheduled. READ MORE

19 December 2008 Ten Horses To Follow From The North Western Area

Each horse selected for the new 2008/09 season comes with comments from each individual trainer with the exception of the two horses from Sue Taylor's yard, as the comments are as usual by her partner Paul Jones, who trains under rules. Sadly, Edward Crow the dark horse specialist in the North Western area died in the summer this year - his record of fifteen winners from just eighteen horses selected over twelve seasons is unlikely to ever be beaten. READ MORE

10 December 2008 Preview: Cornwall Hunt Club - Wadebridge

Point-to-Point racing continues this Saturday with the Cornwall Hunt Club fixture at Wadebridge, where racing gets under way at 12 noon. This well drained, undulating track has a unique atmosphere and always provides exciting racing. READ MORE

27 November 2008 Season Preview: Midlands Area

The Point-to-Point racing season is due to start this coming weekend when racing takes place at Cottenham, near Cambridge on Sunday. READ MORE

27 November 2008 Season Preview: Wessex Area

The Point-to-Point season makes its earliest-ever start on Sunday 30th November when meetings take place at Black Forest Lodge near Exeter and Cottenham (Cambridgeshire). READ MORE

25 November 2008 Preview: Black Forest Club - Black Forest Lodge

An exciting start to a new season of Point-to-Point racing is in store when the excellent viewing course at Black Forest Lodge, near Exeter, hosts the Black Forest Club fixture this Sunday (30th November). READ MORE

25 November 2008 Preview: Cambridge University United Hunts Club - Cottenham

Burntoakboy, a recent Cheltenham Festival winner and a fine third on his return to that stage only eight months ago, is the star turn amongst 89 entries for the season-opening Cambridge University United Hunts Club meeting at Cottenham on Sunday November 30. READ MORE

10 November 2008 Season Preview: South East Area

Point-to-Point racing in the South East has been spiced up for the forthcoming season with the introduction of a number of new horses - including a clutch of home-breds. READ MORE

10 June 2008 Torrington Farmers - Umberleigh

The Point-to-Point season reaches its conclusion at the Torrington Farmers meeting at Umberleigh on Saturday and the finale looks set to be one of the best yet with long-standing records on the verge of being broken. READ MORE

04 June 2008 Pembrokeshire - Trecoed

The Welsh Point-to-Point season comes to an end with the Pembrokeshire meeting at Trecoed and, as usual, a happy wind-up to the season is promised. READ MORE

02 June 2008 Tiverton Staghounds - Bratton Down

The penultimate meeting of the 2008 Point-to-Point season takes place at Bratton Down next Sunday. Nearly 180 entries have been received with seven races making up the card. READ MORE

27 May 2008 Exmoor - Bratton Down

Just three Point-to-Points remain before the season ends at Umberleigh on June 14, and Saturday's meeting is the second to take place at Bratton Down. READ MORE

26 May 2008 Harborough Race Club - Dingley

Good ground conditions look in store for the Harborough Race Club's meeting at the popular Dingley racecourse this coming Saturday. A good entry of 167 has been received for the six races, with a first race time of 2.30pm. READ MORE

24 May 2008 Larkhill Racing Club - Larkhill

Larkhill Racecourse on Salisbury Plain hosts the final Point-to-Point of the Wessex season on Wednesday evening, 28 May, when the Larkhill Racing Club stage their popular annual family meeting. READ MORE

21 May 2008 South Tetcott - Upcott Cross

The South Tetcott has a total of 175 entries for their seven race Bank Holiday Monday Point-to-Point at Upcott Cross. The meeting gets under way at 2.00pm with the Confined race, with two pony races preceding the Point-to-Point races. READ MORE

20 May 2008 Berks & Bucks Draghounds - Kingston Blount

The curtain comes down on the South Midlands season with Sunday's Berks & Bucks Draghounds meeting at Kingston Blount. READ MORE

20 May 2008 Countryside Alliance Club (Wales) - Bonvilston

The South Wales Point-to-Point season comes to an end with the Countryside Alliance Club (Wales) Point-to-Point Steeplechases at Redlands Farm Racecourse, Bonvilston, on Monday May 26th. READ MORE

19 May 2008 Dulverton Farmers - Treborough Hill

The Dulverton Farmers Point-to-Point has attracted a well balanced total of 123 entries for the meeting on their new course at Treborough Hill on Saturday (May 24th). The meeting gets under way with the Hunt race at 2pm. READ MORE

19 May 2008 Albrighton Woodland - Chaddesley Corbett

After thirteen meetings, spread over 4 months, the outcome of several area awards will finally be decided during Monday's meeting at Chaddesley Corbett. READ MORE

19 May 2008 Blankney - Garthorpe

A good size entry of 107 horses has been received for this coming weekend's Blankney Hunt Point-to-Point meeting at Garthorpe. The ground staff have been watering and the course and is reported in good condition. Next year the Hunt will stage their meeting at the new North Carlton Racecourse, which is situated alongside the Lincoln Showground. READ MORE

14 May 2008 Golden Valley - Bredwardine

The Golden Valley Point-to-Point at Bredwardine this Saturday (17th May) will see the curtain drop on the Welsh Border area season, and the seven races on the card will prove a flying finale. It will be the 60th Point-to-Point the Hunt has staged. READ MORE

13 May 2008 South Durham - Mordon

The Yorkshire area Point-to-Point season comes to a close on Saturday with the South Durham meeting at Mordon, Nr Sedgefield. 122 entries have been received and with 32 entered in the maiden this has been divided resulting in a 7 race card. READ MORE

12 May 2008 Clifton-on-Teme - Upper Sapey

144 entries have been received for Sunday's Clifton-on-Teme meeting at Upper Sapey, near Bromyard. Soft ground has prevailed for most of the season but, after this week's sunshine, conditions are expected to firm up and there could be some surprise results. READ MORE

12 May 2008 North West Point-to-Point Club - Tabley

The North West Point-to-Point Club meeting at Tabley, this Sunday (May 18th), brings down the curtain on the 2007/2008 Point-to-Point season in the North Western Area. READ MORE

12 May 2008 Gelligaer Farmers - Lower Machen

The Gelligaer Farmers Hunt Point-to-Point Steeplechases take place at Lower Machen, near Newport, on Sunday (18th May). More than 130 entries have been received, and racing gets underway with the Members' race at 2pm. READ MORE

09 May 2008 Weston & Banwell Harriers - Cothelstone

The Weston & Banwell Harriers have an excellent 151-horse entry for their evening meeting at Cothelstone next Wednesday (14th May). Two pony races, qualifiers for the Wessex Area Pony Racing Final at Larkhill on 28th May, are scheduled for 3.45pm, followed at 5.00pm by the first of eight Point-to-Point races. READ MORE

08 May 2008 Brecon & Talybont - Llanfrynach

The rearranged Brecon & Talybont fixture at Llanfrynach on Saturday has attracted 155 entries. READ MORE

08 May 2008 Vale of Aylesbury with Garth & South Berks - Kingston Blount

Alan Hill will be well represented in the feature races at Saturday's Vale of Aylesbury with Garth & South Berks meeting at Kingston Blount. READ MORE

06 May 2008 Bilsdale - Easingwold

The Bilsdale Point-to-Point at Easingwold on Saturday has received a very respectable 144 entries for the 7 race card starting at 2.00pm. READ MORE

06 May 2008 Surrey Union - Peper Harow

With the final Point-to-Point of the South East season taking place at Peper Harow, near Godalming, on Saturday (May 10th), Stuart Robinson leads the race for the Men's riders' title by a slender four points. Just ten points cover four riders and, with six points for a win (four for second, two for third); it's the closest finish to a season for many years. READ MORE

06 May 2008 Wheatland - Chaddesley Corbett

Chaddesley Corbett stages its third meeting of the season on Sunday afternoon and with 163 entries there should be some competitive racing for crowds, which flock to this popular course. READ MORE

06 May 2008 Tetcott - Vauterhill

The Tetcott meeting has attracted a total of 149 entries for their fixture at Vauterhill next Sunday (11th May). READ MORE

06 May 2008 Minehead Harriers & West Somerset - Holnicote

The Minehead Harriers & West Somerset Hunt Point-to-Point has received 132 entries for Saturday's meeting at Holnicote. Seven races are scheduled, beginning at 2.00pm, preceded by two pony races - qualifiers for the Wessex Area Series Final at Larkhill on 28 May - from 1.00pm. READ MORE

05 May 2008 Melton Hunt Club - Garthorpe

There is a very good competitive entry of 144 horses for this coming weekend's Melton Hunt Club meeting at Garthorpe, near Melton Mowbray, first race scheduled for a 2.00pm start. Two Pony Races are to take place approximately one hour prior to the first race. READ MORE

02 May 2008 'Pub Team' Preview - Cambridgeshire with Enfield Chace at Northaw

With so much rain now falling, and the forecast looking pretty unsettled, it's difficult to give any advanced going, hopefully someone will keep us informed on the message board. 110 entries for this six race card at Northaw, an amazing course being so close to the capital. READ MORE

29 April 2008 Hursley Hambledon - Hackwood Park

The Sandhurst Area Point-to-Point season concludes with the Hursley Hambledon meeting at Hackwood Park on Bank Holiday Monday, 5th May. READ MORE

29 April 2008 Cotley - Cotley

The Cotley Point-to-Point takes place at the attractive course at Cotley Farm, near Chard, on Bank Holiday Monday 5th May. Racing begins at 1.30 pm 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

29 April 2008 Devon & Somerset Staghounds - Holnicote

The Wessex Point-to-Point calendar moves to Holnicote near Minehead this Saturday, 3rd May, for the Devon & Somerset Staghounds fixture. The meeting has attracted a superb entry of 148 horses for the eight-race card, first race time 2.00 pm. READ MORE

29 April 2008 Zetland - Witton Castle

Witton Castle, on Bank Holiday Monday, is the stage for the Zetland Point-to-Point where 173 entries have been received, and with 63 entered in the Open Maiden this race has been divided. This has resulted in a 7 race card, starting at 2.00pm with the Member's race. READ MORE

29 April 2008 South Shropshire - Eyton-on-Severn

The South Shropshire Hunt have attracted a bumper entry of 149 for their meeting at Eyton-on-Severn on May Bank Holiday Monday, May 5th. Racing comes under starter's orders at 2.00pm and is set to conclude at 5.40pm. Racegoers are advised to arrive early because this fixture often attracts a crowd of 8,000 plus. READ MORE

28 April 2008 Stevenstone - Vauterhill

Seven races make up the card for the Stevenstone meeting at Vauterhill on Bank Holiday Monday, 5th May. The first race, the Members' race, is off at 2pm and the maiden has been split with 25 entries in each. READ MORE

28 April 2008 Modbury Harriers - Flete Park

A busy weekend of Point-to-Point action is on the cards this weekend with two meetings in the Devon & Cornwall area. Saturday's action is at Flete Park, in South Devon, where the first of six races is off at 2pm and a parade of hounds will be included in the day's entertainment. READ MORE

28 April 2008 North Ledbury - Maisemore Park

It could be a case of deja vu at the North Ledbury Point-to-Point at Maisemore Park with several horses that were successful at the Ledbury fixture three weeks ago looking to emulate those victories on Monday afternoon. READ MORE

28 April 2008 Cambridgeshire with Enfield Chace - Northaw

The last East Anglian Point-to-Point of the season, the Cambridgeshire with Enfield Chace at Northaw on Bank Holiday Monday, May 5th, is set to stage a thrilling finale to a tight three-way battle for the County Linen Services East Anglian Male Jockeys' Championship. READ MORE

28 April 2008 Pendle Forest & Craven - Heslaker

The Pendle Forest & Craven Point-to-Point at Heslaker on Sunday is the first of two meetings over the Bank Holiday weekend in the Yorkshire Area. With the forecast of rain during the preceding week, stamina will be needed in abundance at the testing Heslaker track. Many horses are double-entered, but the entry is healthy enough with 111 for the 7 races. READ MORE

28 April 2008 Fernie - Dingley

The Fernie Hunt have received a good sized entry of 135 horses for their annual Point-to-Point races, to be held this Sunday at Dingley, near Market Harborough. First race at 2.00pm. READ MORE

28 April 2008 Banwen Miners - Pentreclwydau

There are 153 entries for Monday's Banwen Miners meeting at Pentreclwydau and Sams Lad looks the one to be on in the Members' race. READ MORE

28 April 2008 Tredegar Farmers - Lower Machen

All eyes will be on 'Boy Wonder', Rhys Flint, when he rides Iris's Prince in the PPORA Club Members (Novice Riders) race at the Tredegar Farmers Point-to-Point at Lower Machen on Sunday. READ MORE

24 April 2008 'Pub Team' Preview - West Norfolk at Fakenham

Norfolk here we come, for our annual pilgrimage to the most pleasant of racecourses, Fakenham. Always a good day out and, although there are only 91 entries, the quality looks high in both the Open races. READ MORE

22 April 2008 West Norfolk - Fakenham

Rydal Park, a hunter chase winner at Towcester last time out, has suffered a solitary defeat, in a hot hunter chase at Leicester, from five starts this year, and may continue the good work in the Mens Open here, for which there are 15 entries. READ MORE

22 April 2008 Old Surrey, Burstow & West Kent - Penshurst

A mouth-watering clash between top horses Honourable Spider and Bee An Bee is on the cards for Saturday's Old Surrey, Burstow & West Kent Point-to-Point at Penshurst (26th April). Both horses have now recovered from minor setbacks and they are amongst 18 entries for the Men's Open. READ MORE

22 April 2008 Llangeinor - Laleston

With Welsh Point-to-Pointers Lady Myfanwy, Little Ed, Sams Lad, Chesnut Annie, and Minsgill Man all expected to line-up for the Dunraven Bowl Hunters Chase at Chepstow Racecourse 24-hours earlier, the Men's Open at Laleston on Saturday could go to Margaret John's Adventurist, who came late on the scene to win the Confined at the Pentyrch meeting last weekend. READ MORE

22 April 2008 York & Ainsty - Easingwold

The York & Ainsty Point-to-Point at Easingwold, on Sunday, has received the largest entry of any Yorkshire meeting with 178 entries. The Maiden races have entries of 35, for the 5, 6, & 7 year olds Maiden, and 32, for the Open Maiden. With a safety factor of 18 for both, further divisions may be necessary. READ MORE

22 April 2008 Berkeley - Woodford

Berkeley Castle has been the scene of major struggles during its long history and the Point-to-Point course at Woodford, which lies in the shadows of this major landmark in Severn Vale, will no doubt provide some battles on Saturday afternoon. READ MORE

21 April 2008 United Pack - Brampton Bryan

The United Pack Point-to-Point this Saturday (26th) at Brampton Bryan boasts an eight race card with 197 entries. READ MORE

21 April 2008 The Devon & Cornwall 'Round Up'

Point-to-Point enthusiasts can look forward to two good meetings this weekend in the Devon & Cornwall area. The Four Burrow takes place at Trebudannon on Saturday (April 26th) and the Axe Vale race at Stafford Cross on Sunday (April 27th). READ MORE

21 April 2008 Quorn - Garthorpe

A good sized entry of 119 horses has been received for this coming Sunday's Point-to-Point meeting at Garthorpe, near Melton Mowbray. Ground conditions look ideal at present and some exciting racing looks to be on the cards at this popular venue. Admission prices are as at previous Garthorpe meetings: £20 per car of 4, £10 single occupants, and children under 16 free. READ MORE

18 April 2008 'Pub Team' Preview - Essex at High Easter

115 Horses entered for this weeks meeting, a few down on last week but still very good for this time of the season. Last year at this time the temperatures were in the 20's C, bit different this year but at least the ground is more preferable. The forecast suggests that it won't be as cold as Easter Saturday but it will still be a bit chilly so suggest warm clothing. No Men's Open Race at this meeting, can't remember the last time this happened in East Anglia but at this stage of the season it's a pretty good idea as Men's Open races attract very few entries. Many horses are entered at more than one meeting with a meeting at Parham and another not that far away at Kingston Blount. READ MORE

17 April 2008 Pentyrch - Bonvilston

The Welsh Point-to-Point Grand National, over three and a half miles, will be the highlight at Saturday's Pentyrch meeting. However, the 19-strong Members' race should prove an exciting curtain raiser as Keith Pritchard's prolific Cannon Bridge, who also holds a Lady Dudley Cup engagement, will, apparently, be making his seasonal debut in the race and will have most to fear from Mrs Rae Jones's Lough Ennel who has been in excellent form this year and who was successful in last year's race. READ MORE

16 April 2008 Cleveland - Mordon

The Cleveland Point-to-Point at Howe Hills, Mordon, on Sunday has received 169 entries, but with 41 entered in the 2½ mile young horse Maiden this has been divided resulting in an eight race card. READ MORE

16 April 2008 Chiddingfold, Leconfield & Cowdray - Parham

The Chiddingfold, Leconfield & Cowdray Point-to-Point at Parham on Saturday (19th April) brings together the top amateur jockeys in the South East as the season draws to a close in the area. READ MORE

15 April 2008 Vale of Aylesbury with Garth & South Berks – Kingston Blount

Alan Hill is having another season to remember and he could take a step closer to a new seasonal best at Saturday's Vale of Aylesbury with Garth & South Berks meeting at nearby Kingston Blount. READ MORE

15 April 2008 Holcombe - Whittington

The Holcombe Hunt has attracted a bumper entry of 163 for their meeting at Whittington, Nr Kirkby Lonsdale this Saturday (April 19th). READ MORE

14 April 2008 Seavington - Littlewindsor

Picturesque Littlewindsor stages the Seavington meeting this Sunday, 20th April. The seven race card begins at 2.00pm, preceded at 1.00pm by two pony races, qualifiers for the Wessex Pony Racing Series Final at the end of May. READ MORE

14 April 2008 South & West Wilts - Larkhill

The Wessex calendar returns to Larkhill on Saturday for the South & West Wilts Hunt meeting (first race 2.00 pm). Six races are scheduled, with the two Open races holding centre stage. READ MORE

14 April 2008 Dartmoor - Flete Park

The idyllic setting of the Flete Estate in the South Hams is the setting for this Saturday's Point-to-Point which looks set to provide a great day out for racegoers. READ MORE

14 April 2008 Worcestershire - Chaddesley Corbett

The final Point-to-Point classic of the season takes place at Chaddesley Corbett on Saturday afternoon where 26 horses have been entered for the prestigious Lady Dudley Cup, a race that traces its history back to 1897. READ MORE

14 April 2008 Cotswold Vale Farmers - Andoversford

If you want value for money this weekend, it's suggested you visit the Cotswold Vale Farmers Country Fair with Point-to-Point. READ MORE

14 April 2008 Essex - High Easter

The 115-entry Essex meeting at High Easter on Saturday April 19 will inaugurate two exciting innovations. READ MORE

14 April 2008 Atherstone - Clifton-on-Dunsmore

A very good entry of 179 has been received for this coming Sunday's annual Atherstone Hunt Point-to-Point meeting at Clifton-on-Dunsmore, near Rugby. A large crowd is anticipated as the feature race is the TBA/MFHA PPORA Mares Maiden Championship Final which has attracted horses from many parts of the country. The course itself is reported to be in fine condition. The first race is scheduled for 1.00pm. Admission prices are as last year, £8 per head with children under 16 free. READ MORE

11 April 2008 'Pub Team' Preview - Essex & Suffolk at Higham

144 horses entered for this meeting, which is tremendous for this time of the year. Looking at the entries for this weekend nationwide, they all seem to be very good as the season end draws nearer. Also encouraging is the number of runners in the Hunt Club race, seventeen, which must be the highest for this type of race in the East Anglian area. READ MORE

09 April 2008 Ystrad Taf Fechan - Ystradowen

Welsh Point-to-Pointing is mourning the death of its leading bookmaker John Lovell who was killed in a motoring accident just two or three minutes from his Cardiff home on Monday. READ MORE

08 April 2008 Flint & Denbigh - Bangor-on-Dee

The Flint & Denbigh Hunt have attracted 141 entries for their meeting between the flags at Bangor-on-Dee this Sunday, April 13th, which should ensure plenty of runners at the North Wales course. READ MORE

08 April 2008 Bedale - Hornby Castle

The Bedale Point-to-Point at Hornby Castle on Saturday have received 147 entries, but with 52 entered in the Maiden race this has been divided resulting in a 7 race card. READ MORE

08 April 2008 East Sussex & Romney Marsh - Catsfield

After losing the last two meetings to the weather, hopes are high that the South East Point-to-Point season will regain its momentum at Catsfield, near Battle, this Sunday (April 13th). READ MORE

07 April 2008 Eggesford - Upcott Cross

The Devon National Mixed Open race is the feature on the eight race card at Upcott Cross near Halwill Junction in Devon on Saturday where 220 entries have been received. READ MORE

07 April 2008 Essex & Suffolk - Higham

An excellent entry of 141 horses has been received for Saturday's Essex & Suffolk meeting at Higham and there is every chance that there will be seven races rather than the scheduled six, as the closing Open Maiden, set for a 5.10pm start, has 33 engaged and a maximum field size of 15. READ MORE

07 April 2008 West Somerset Vale - Cothelstone

The West Somerset Vale Hunt holds its annual Point-to-Point meeting this Sunday 13 April, at Cothelstone, near Bishops Lydeard. There are 154 horses are entered for the six race card (first race 2.00 pm), promising a first-class day's racing for spectators. READ MORE

07 April 2008 Portman - Badbury Rings

Badbury Rings stages its third and final 2008 Point-to-Point on Saturday with the Portman meeting (first race 2.00 pm). The Mixed Open holds centre stage, but with 127 entries for the six races, the whole card will prove a challenge to punters. READ MORE

07 April 2008 Ludlow - Bitterley

The Ludlow Hunt Point-to-Point, scheduled for this Saturday (12th), at Bitterley is set to be the usual bumper day ‘between the flags'. Entries secretary Belinda Edwards reports a healthy entry and a there will be a minimum of seven races on the card, though divisions may well make more. READ MORE

07 April 2008 Ledbury - Maisemore Park

Following the postponement of their meeting two weeks ago, the Ledbury have been fortunate to find another suitable date in what is an already crowded Point-to-Point calendar. READ MORE

07 April 2008 Cotswold - Andoversford

Overnight snow on Sunday morning forced the postponement of the Cotswold meeting at Andoversford and the organisers have been very quick to find an alternative date with the fixture having been re-scheduled for Wednesday 9th April with the first race now starting at 4.45 pm. READ MORE

04 April 2008 'Pub Team' Preview - Essex Farmers & Union at Marks Tey

It's amazing how conditions change within a few days. I'm guessing at the going but the wind and sun of the last few days will have changed the going from what has been on the soft side to the firmer side. Some good entries for Saturday with 23 entered in the Ladies and 21 in the Confined. Interesting when looking through the entries at other meetings to see how many Mixed Opens there are, can't remember when we last had a Mixed Open race in this area, probably a good reason for it. Forecast for the weekend is a return to colder weather, Marks Tey can be a pretty cold spot, be prepared. READ MORE

01 April 2008 Cheshire Forest - Tabley

The Cheshire Forest Hunt stage a good competitive day's racing between the flags at Tabley this Sunday, April 6th, and they have attracted a bumper entry of 162. READ MORE

01 April 2008 Essex Farmers & Union - Marks Tey

Honourable Spider heads the 97 entries for Essex Farmers & Union meeting at Marks Tey on Saturday April 5. READ MORE

01 April 2008 Middleton - Whitwell-on-the-Hill

The Middleton Point-to-Point at Whitwell-on-the-Hill on Sunday has received 183 entries and, with 46 entries, the Open Maiden race has been divided resulting in an 8 race card. READ MORE

01 April 2008 Hampshire - Hackwood Park

Royal Tir renews rivalry with Who Else Knew in the Mixed Open race at Hackwood Park on Sunday (6th April). Royal Tir and Michael Holdforth had five lengths to spare when winning the equivalent race on the course on Easter Monday. READ MORE

31 March 2008 Tedworth - Barbury Racecourse

The Tedworth Hunt Point-to-Point takes place at Barbury Racecourse near Marlborough this Saturday, 5th April. Two hundred and twenty seven horses have been entered for the seven race card, which commences at 12.00 noon (preceded by a Charity flat race at 11.30am). READ MORE

31 March 2008 Cotswold - Andoversford

The close links between Point-to-Pointing and National Hunt Racing will be evident at this weekend's Cotswold fixture at Andoversford. Despite this being one of the busiest periods in the racing calendar with the 3-day meeting at Aintree culminating in the Grand National on Saturday afternoon, trainer Kim Bailey has also been actively involved in the preparation of the course at Andoversford, which is about a mile down the road from his Thorndale Farm stables. READ MORE

31 March 2008 Pytchley - Guilsborough

On ground generally in tip top condition at this popular venue, some exciting racing looks in prospect when the Pytchley Hunt hold their annual Point-to-Point meeting at Guilsborough, on the borders of Northamptonshire, this coming Sunday. READ MORE

31 March 2008 Southdown & Eridge - Godstone

Godstone stages its third Point-to-Point of the year on Sunday (April 6th) and an attractive card looks like bringing together most of the season's leading contenders. READ MORE

31 March 2008 Monmouthshire - Llanvapley

There are 188 entries for the Monmouthshire Hunt Steeplechases at Llanvapley, near Abergavenny, on Saturday (first race 2.00pm), and Lough Ennel, who won last year's Men's Open, and Fantastic Champion, who won the Ladies' equivalent, have both been entered for their respective races again. READ MORE

28 March 2008 'Pub Team' Preview - Puckeridge at Horseheath

It's that time of the week again, and the 'Pub Team' have filed their preview for the Puckeridge meeting at Horseheath tomorrow. READ MORE

27 March 2008 Cheshire - Alpraham

The Cheshire Hunt have attracted 120 entries, for their fixture between the flags at Alpraham, Nr Tarporley, this Sunday March 30^th. READ MORE

25 March 2008 Avon Vale - Larkhill

Spectators can look forward to a cracking day's racing at the Avon Vale meeting at Larkhill this Saturday, 29th March. The Mixed Open takes centre stage, but with 159 entries for the seven races (first race 1:30 pm), the whole card demands attention. The meeting again features the historic Pegasus Club Members race, while the Avon Vale Hounds will parade after the Hunt race. READ MORE

25 March 2008 Cattistock - Littlewindsor

The Cattistock Hunt stage their Point-to-Point at picturesque Littlewindsor this Sunday, 30th March. Ninety-nine horses are entered for the seven race card, which begins at 1.30pm. The Cattistock Hounds will parade between the Ladies' and Men's Open races and racing is followed by two pony races, qualifiers for the Wessex Series Final at the end of May. READ MORE

25 March 2008 Puckeridge - Horseheath

A strong entry of 111 horses has been received for Saturday's six-race Puckeridge meeting at Horseheath. The action gets under way at 1.00pm with a 13-entry Club Members and there is a small possibility of a seventh race as there are 27 engaged in an Open Maiden, which will only be split on the day if it attracts more than 18 runners. READ MORE

25 March 2008 Badsworth & Bramham Moor - Mordon

The Badsworth & Bramham Moor meeting to be held at Howe Hills, Mordon, this Saturday have received 155 entries and with 65 entered in the Maiden, this has been divided. READ MORE

25 March 2008 Glamorgan - Ystradowen

There are 111 entries for the Glamorgan Hunt Point-to-Point Steeplechases at Ystradowen, near Cowbridge, on Saturday. READ MORE

25 March 2008 Belvoir - Garthorpe

The Belvoir Hunt hold their annual Point-to-Point meeting at Garthorpe Racecourse on Saturday (29th March), and have attracted a competitive entry of 83 horses for the six races. The first race is at 1.30pm. READ MORE

25 March 2008 Ledbury - Maisemore Park

Eleven meetings are scheduled for next weekend but none of them comes close to matching the 298 entries received for Sunday's Ledbury fixture at Maisemore Park. READ MORE

25 March 2008 East Cornwall - Great Trethew

A terrific entry of over 150 should ensure some great Point-to-Point racing at Great Trethew next Sunday where the track's popularity with young horses has meant the two and a half mile maiden has been split into three divisions. READ MORE

19 March 2008 Old Berks - Lockinge

The count down to Easter Monday is upon us and the adrenalin is flowing for another year's competitive racing. READ MORE

18 March 2008 Vale of Aylesbury with Garth & South Berks - Kimble

After saddling Bon Accord to finish runner-up in the Christie's Foxhunters in front of more than 60,000 racegoers at last week's Cheltenham Festival, trainer Alan Hill returns to the more modest surroundings of Kimble Point-to-Point course on Saturday. READ MORE

18 March 2008 Easton Harriers - High Easter/Essex Farmers & Union - Marks Tey

High Easter is a fitting venue for the start of East Anglia's Easter double-header weekend when it hosts the Easton Harriers Point-to-Point on Saturday. The spotlight moves to Marks Tey 48 hours later and the traditional Easter Monday Essex Farmers & Union fixture. READ MORE

18 March 2008 Ashford Valley - Charing & East Kent - Aldington

As the season approaches mid-way, Point-to-Point fans face an Easter feast with meetings at Charing and Aldington. With Operation Stack now stood down, organisers at both venues are expecting large crowds as competition for the Area Riders' Championships hots up. READ MORE

18 March 2008 North Shropshire - Eyton-on-Severn

The North Shropshire Hunt have attracted a bumper entry of 164 for their meeting at Eyton-on-Severn this Easter Monday, March 24th 2008. Racing comes under starter's orders at 1.00pm and is set to conclude at 4.40pm. READ MORE

18 March 2008 High Peak - Flagg Moor

The High Peak Hunt have attracted an entry of 101 for their meeting at Flagg Moor, Nr Buxton, this Easter Tuesday March 25th. The seven race come under starter's orders at 1.00pm and conclude at 4.55pm. READ MORE

18 March 2008 Taunton Vale - Kingston St Mary

Racegoers have plenty to look forward to when the Wessex Point-to-Point calendar returns to picturesque Kingston St Mary for the Taunton Vale Foxhounds meeting, this Easter Monday, 24th March. READ MORE

18 March 2008 Mendip Farmers - Ston Easton

Two high-class Open races are the highlight of the Mendip Farmers six-race Point-to-Point card at Ston Easton this Easter Saturday, 22nd March (first race 12:30pm). This year sees a new layout of the viewing areas, including the moving of car parking onto higher ground, so viewing should be excellent. READ MORE

18 March 2008 Wilton - Badbury Rings

The Wilton Hunt Point-to-Point takes place at historic Badbury Rings near Wimborne this Easter Saturday, 22nd March. There are 108 horses are entered for the six race card starting at 12.30pm. READ MORE

18 March 2008 South Notts - Thorpe Lodge

The South Notts Point-to-Point takes place at Thorpe Lodge, Newark, on Easter Monday 24th March. The course at Thorpe is situated 4 miles south west of Newark near the A46, 5 miles from the A1. 101 entries have been received for 7 races starting at 2pm. READ MORE

18 March 2008 Staintondale - Charm Park

The second of the Bank Holiday meetings in the Yorkshire Area, sees the Staintondale meeting at Charm Park, Wykeham, on Easter Monday, where 135 entries have been received for the 6 races. READ MORE

18 March 2008 Hurworth - Hutton Rudby

The Hurworth Hunt hold their annual Point-to-Point at Hutton Rudby on Saturday where they have a 6 race card starting at 1.00pm and have received 120 entries. READ MORE

18 March 2008 Four Burrow - Trebudannon

One o'clock is the start time for the Four Burrow meeting at Trebudannon on Monday where seven races will take place at the course which has one of the best natural grandstands in the country. READ MORE

18 March 2008 Lamerton - Kilworthy

Easter weekend means a treat for racegoers with two Point-to-Points in the Devon and Cornwall Area - on Saturday at Kilworthy near Tavistock and Monday at Trebudannon near Newquay in Cornwall. READ MORE

18 March 2008 Croome & West Warwickshire - Upton-upon-Severn

The Croome & West Warwickshire races at Upton-upon-Severn figure on every Point-to-Point enthusiast's itinerary over the Easter weekend. The meeting has attracted over 220 entries including 53 in the concluding 2½ mile Maiden. READ MORE

18 March 2008 North Cotswold - Paxford

The North Cotswold Point-to-Point on Easter Monday has always been a magnet for both the committed or casual racegoer over the holiday weekend and that tradition has continued since the meeting moved from Springhill to Paxford in 1997. READ MORE

18 March 2008 Vine & Craven - Hackwood Park

Local trainer Victoria Collins will have fancied runners in four of the six races at the Vine & Craven Point-to-Point at Hackwood Park, Basingstoke, on Bank Holiday Monday. READ MORE

17 March 2008 Woodland Pytchley - Dingley

There has been a decent entry of 111 horses for this coming holiday weekend when the Woodland Pytchley hold their popular Point-to-Point meeting at Dingley, near Market Harborough. READ MORE

17 March 2008 Curre & Llangibby - Howick

The Curre & Llangibby Hunts stage the second of their two annual Point-to-Point steeplechases at Howick near Chepstow on Saturday (first race 12noon). READ MORE

17 March 2008 North Staffordshire - Sandon

The North Staffordshire Hunt have attracted 135 entries for their fixture at Sandon, Nr Stone, on Easter Saturday March 22nd. Racing comes under starter's orders at 1.00pm and is set to conclude at 5.00pm, with two Pony Races after the Point-to-Points racing concludes. READ MORE

17 March 2008 Vale of Lune - Whittington

The Vale of Lune Hunt look set to stage a good competitive day's racing between the flags at Whittington, Nr Kirby Lonsdale, on Easter Saturday March 22nd. This fixture has attracted 113 entries and, as an incentive and as a token of gratitude to the owners and trainers that regularly support this meeting, the Vale of Lune will be refunding the £20 entry fee to the connections of all the declared runners at the course. READ MORE

12 March 2008 Fitzwilliam (Milton) - Cottenham

Bell Rock may go for a repeat Ladies' Open win at a Fitzwilliam (Milton) Point-to-Point that has attracted 100 entries for its seven races at Cottenham on Saturday. READ MORE

12 March 2008 Western - Wadebridge

The Western Point-to-Point gets under way at 12.30pm on Saturday (15th March) at the Royal Cornwall Showground. READ MORE

11 March 2008 New Forest - Larkhill

The New Forest Point-to-Point meeting at Larkhill Racecourse on Salisbury Plain this Sunday, 16th March features a six-race card, commencing at 12:30 pm. Two pony races - qualifiers for the Wessex Series Final - take place before racing, the first at 11.30am. READ MORE

11 March 2008 Quantock Staghounds - Cothelstone

The 2008 Wessex Point-to-Point scene makes the first of scheduled three visits to Cothelstone on Saturday for the Quantock Staghounds meeting (first race 12.00 noon). Two pony races, qualifiers for the Wessex Series Final, conclude racing. READ MORE

11 March 2008 South Herefordshire - Garnons

Garnons Estate will host a nine-race card this Sunday (16th) for the South Herefordshire Hunt Point-to-Point. Secretary, Liz Morgans, has been snowed under with entries (164), many of whom had been denied a run when the Brecon & Talybont fixture got called off last weekend. READ MORE

11 March 2008 South Wold - Brocklesby Park

The South Wold Point-to-Point takes place on Saturday 15th March at Brocklesby Park, Habrough, just off the A18 close to Humberside Airport. The first race is at 12.30pm and the highlights include the Men's Open race which is a qualifier for the £10,000 3m½f Volkswagen Touareg Championship Hunter Chase Final at Towcester on Monday 12th May. READ MORE

10 March 2008 Holderness - Dalton Park

The Holderness Hunt hold their annual Point-to-Point at Dalton Park near Beverley on Sunday where 131 entries have been received for the seven races - 33 have been received for the concluding maiden, but with a safety factor of only 18 a division may be necessary. READ MORE

10 March 2008 Tivyside - Cilwendeg

There are more than 150 entries for the Tivyside at Cilwendeg and Little Ed can land a four-timer by beating Dancing Credit in the Confined race for which there are 15 entries. READ MORE

10 March 2008 Meynell & South Staffs - Weston Park

The Meynell & South Staffs fixture at Weston Park this Sunday, March 16th, has attracted a bumper entry of 162. Racing comes under starters at 1.00pm, with the Open Maiden, and the 7 race card concludes at 4.30pm with another Open Maiden, the latter being over two and a half miles. READ MORE

07 March 2008 Pub Team Preview, Suffolk - Ampton

It's that time of the week again, with the Pub Team's latest comprehensive preview for this Sunday's meeting of the Suffolk at Ampton. READ MORE

04 March 2008 Suffolk - Ampton

This Sunday's Suffolk meeting at Ampton will start at 1.30pm (not 1.00pm as previously advertised). The opening Hunt Race will go off at 1.30pm and the subsequent five races will take place at 35 minute intervals, concluding with the Open Maiden at 4.25pm. READ MORE

04 March 2008 Derwent - Charm Park

The Yorkshire Area Point-to-Point season gets back on track after a break of 3 weeks with the Derwent Hunt meeting at Charm Park, Wykeham, on Sunday where 154 entries have been received. The Confined Maiden race with an entry of 43 has been divided resulting in a 7 race card. READ MORE

03 March 2008 Blackmore & Sparkford Vale - Charlton Horethorne

The Blackmore & Sparkford Vale have received a first-class entry for Sunday's meeting at Charlton Horethorne on the Dorset/Somerset border (first race 12:30 pm). In addition to top-class racing, the B&SV hounds will parade after the third race and two Pony races - qualifiers for the Wessex Series Final - take place at the end of the meeting. READ MORE

03 March 2008 Dart Vale & Haldon Harriers - Buckfastleigh

Point-to-Point racing returns to the old racecourse at Buckfastleigh on Sunday where the Members' race kicks off the first of eight races at 1pm. READ MORE

03 March 2008 Brecon & Talybont - Llanfrynach

There are 175 entries for the Brecon & Talybont Point-to-Point Steeplechases at Llanfrynach on Sunday where racing gets under way with the Members' race at 1pm. READ MORE

03 March 2008 Cottesmore - Garthorpe

The Leicestershire Point-to-Point season gets under way with the Cottesmore Hunt holding the opening County meeting this coming Sunday at Garthorpe, near Melton Mowbray. READ MORE

03 March 2008 Sir W.W. Wynn's - Bangor-on-Dee

The Sir W.W. Wynn's Hunt have attracted a bumper entry of 204 for their fixture between the flags this Sunday at Bangor-on-Dee racecourse. READ MORE

29 February 2008 Pub Team Preview, Granta Harriers - Higham

Their pub may have been burnt down recently, but they're back with a comprehensive analysis of the Granta Harriers meeting this Sunday at Higham. READ MORE

27 February 2008 Granta Harriers - Higham

Popular local mare Scare Lotte, so unlucky when touched off in a Novice Hunter Chase at Huntingdon last week, may bid to get back on the winning trail at the Granta Harriers fixture at Higham on Sunday March 2. READ MORE

27 February 2008 Bicester with Whaddon Chase - Dunthrop

The two winners of last month's feature races at Dunthrop return to the course for Sunday's Bicester with Whaddon Chase Hunt meeting. READ MORE

26 February 2008 Carmarthenshire - Erw Lon/Curre & Llangibby - Howick

Welsh enthusiasts are in for a busy weekend with the Carmarthenshire at Erw Lon on Saturday and the Curre & Llangibby at Howick on Sunday. READ MORE

25 February 2008 Taunton Vale Harriers - Kingston St Mary

The Wessex Point-to-Point scene moves to the picturesque Quantocks for the Taunton Vale Harriers meeting at Kingston St Mary, this Sunday.  All fences are new for this season and the course is looking in great shape for a seven-race card commencing at 12.30pm. READ MORE

25 February 2008 Duke of Beaufort's - Didmarton

The Duke of Beaufort's Point-to-Point has been held at Didmarton for the past 60 years. That longevity is due to a number of facts but one is that it is one of the best viewing courses in the country. READ MORE

25 February 2008 East Devon - Bishops Court

A massive entry of 231 means a 10 race card at Bishops Court on Saturday (11.30 am start). READ MORE

25 February 2008 Grove & Rufford - Welbeck

There looks to be some exciting racing in prospect, with a very good entry of 158 horses, when the Grove & Rufford hold their annual meeting this coming Sunday. The racecourse is renowned as one of the prettiest parkland courses in the country with views of outstanding beauty. The racing surface is in tip top condition and going at present looks good. The first race is scheduled for a 12.00 noon start. READ MORE

25 February 2008 Ross Harriers - Garnons

The Ross Harriers Point-to-Point fixture, this Sunday (2nd) at Garnons, has attracted 122 entries, making a minimum of 7-races on what looks likely to be a very competitive card. READ MORE

19 February 2008 Dumfriesshire & Stewarty - Netherby Park

155 entries have been made for the Dumfriesshire & Stewartry Point-to-Point this Sunday, February 24th, with the first of seven races getting underway at 12.30pm. READ MORE

19 February 2008 South East Hunts Club - Charing

Charing hosts the third meeting of the South East Point-to-Point season on Sunday (24th Feb). READ MORE

19 February 2008 Thurlow - Horseheath

Six of the seven winners from the Horseheath meeting on February 2 may attempt to follow up at the Thurlow fixture at the same course on Saturday. READ MORE

19 February 2008 Countryside Alliance Club (Wessex) - Badbury Rings

A Point-to-Point with a difference takes place this Sunday, 24 February at Badbury Rings. READ MORE

18 February 2008 East Cornwall - Great Trethew

There are 159 entries for the East Cornwall meeting which takes place at Great Trethew this Sunday (24th Feb). READ MORE

18 February 2008 Tanatside - Eyton-on-Severn

The Tanatside Hunt have attracted a bumper entry of 208 for their meeting at Eyton-on-Severn this Sunday (Feb 24th). READ MORE

18 February 2008 Burton - Market Rasen

The Burton Point-to-Point takes place on Sunday 24th February 2008 at Market Rasen racecourse (entrance off Legsby Road). The first race is scheduled for 12 noon and 162 entries have been received. READ MORE

15 February 2008 East Essex - 'Pub Team' Preview

The 'Pub Team', from the East Anglian Area, with a comprehensive preview of Saturday's meeting at Marks Tey. READ MORE

15 February 2008 North Hereford - Whitwick Manor

The tapes will go up for the local Point-to-Point season this Saturday (Feb 16th) with the popular North Herefordshire Hunt meeting. READ MORE

12 February 2008 Vine & Craven - Barbury Racecourse

Guildford based Philip York, making a determined bid for the Point-to-Point riders championship, has three good rides at the Vine & Craven meeting on Saturday 16 February.  Officially a Sandhurst Area fixture, the seven race programme starting at midday will be staged at Barbury Racecourse, near Marlborough. READ MORE

12 February 2008 South Dorset - Milborne St Andrew

The Wessex Point-to-Point season moves into Dorset on Sunday for the South Dorset meeting at Milborne St Andrew. There are 128 horses entered for the seven race card, beginning at 11.45am. READ MORE

12 February 2008 East Essex - Marks Tey

Bon Accord and Honourable Spider, two of the best Point-to-Pointers in the country, may go head-to-head in the Mens Open at the East Essex meeting at Marks Tey on Saturday. READ MORE

12 February 2008 Sinnington - Duncombe Park

The Yorkshire Area Point-to-Point season continues on Saturday 16th with the Sinnington meeting at Duncombe Park, where 157 entries have been received.  The Maiden with an entry of 47 has been divided resulting in an eight race card. READ MORE

12 February 2008 South Pool Harriers - Buckfastleigh

The old racecourse at Buckfastleigh is the venue for Sunday's South Pool Harriers Point-to-Point where a high class entry means a superb afternoon of action is on the cards. READ MORE

07 February 2008 Cambridge University United Hunts Club – Cottenham

The 'Pub Team', from the East Anglian Area, make a welcome return with a comprehensive preview of Sunday's Cambridge University United Hunts Club meeting at Cottenham. READ MORE

05 February 2008 Mid Surrey Farmers Draghounds - Godstone

The Mid Surrey Farmers Draghounds are holding their meeting this Sunday, 10th February at Godstone with the first of 6 races starting at 12.30pm. This will be preceded by pony racing at 11am. READ MORE

05 February 2008 South Devon - Ideford Arch

The Point-to-Point action is at Ideford Arch near Chudleigh on Saturday with the first of eight races off at noon. With children's entertainment, bar and food, another great Saturday afternoon is on the cards. READ MORE

05 February 2008 United Services - Larkhill

The EDS Coronation Gold Cup, one of the four National Feature races staged during the Point-to-Point season, holds centre stage at the United Services meeting at Larkhill on Saturday (first race 12:30 pm). READ MORE

04 February 2008 Vale of Clettwr - Erw Lon

The South & West Wales Point-to-Point season gets under way with the Vale of Clettwr fixture at Erw Lon, Pencader, on Saturday, February 9. READ MORE

04 February 2008 Cambridge University United Hunts Club - Cottenham

Cottenham stages racing for the third time this season with the seven-race Cambridge University United Hunts Club fixture on Sunday. READ MORE

04 February 2008 South Midlands Area Club - Tweseldown

Tweseldown stages the third and final meeting of its Point-to-Point season on Sunday 10 February. READ MORE

04 February 2008 Brocklesby - Brocklesby Park

The Brocklesby Point-to-Point takes place on Saturday at Brocklesby Park, just off the A18, close to Humberside Airport. READ MORE

30 January 2008 Old Raby Hunt Club - Witton Castle

The Old Raby Hunt Club hold there annual meeting at Witton Castle on Sunday (3rd Feb) with a first race time of 12.00 noon.  There are 142 entries and with 39 entered in the Maiden this race has been divided resulting in a 7 race card. READ MORE

29 January 2008 Mid Devon - Black Forest Lodge

On Sunday, the first of two pony races comes under orders at 11am and it is worth making the early start to see the youngsters in action. READ MORE

29 January 2008 North Cornwall - Wadebridge

Seven races go to make up the card for the North Cornwall Point-to-Point at Wadebridge this Saturday where a high noon showdown is in prospect between Sea Snipe and Tsar's Twist in the opening Hunt race. READ MORE

25 January 2008 North Norfolk Harriers - Higham

The 'Pub Team', from the East Anglian Area, with a comprehensive preview of Sunday's North Norfolk Harriers meeting at Higham. READ MORE

22 January 2008 Midlands Area Club - Thorpe Lodge

The Midlands Area Point-to-Point season begins on Sunday (27th January) with the Midlands Area Club meeting, the first of two race meetings scheduled for Thorpe Lodge near Newark. READ MORE

22 January 2008 Tiverton - Chipley Park

The trend of terrific Point-to-Point racing seen so far this season looks set to continue at Chipley Park on Sunday (27th January) where close to 200 entries have been received. Several weeks of rain have been welcomed by organisers the Tiverton Hunt. READ MORE

22 January 2008 West Street Tickham - Detling

The first Point-to-Point of the South East season takes place at Detling on Saturday (26th Jan). With good ground expected, the organisers are hoping for a strong turnout. READ MORE

21 January 2008 Royal Artillery - Larkhill

Spectators can look forward to a cracking day's racing at the Royal Artillery meeting at Larkhill this Saturday, 26th January.  The 2 Open races take centre stage, but with 172 horses entered for the eight races (first race 11:30 am), the whole card is sure to command attention. READ MORE

18 January 2008 Dunston Harriers - Ampton

The 'Pub Team', from the East Anglian Area, with a comprehensive preview of Sunday's Dunston Harriers meeting at Ampton. READ MORE

16 January 2008 Heythrop - Dunthrop

Chicuelo, winner of last year's Ladies Open, is one of thirteen entries in the first of the two feature races at Sunday's Heythrop meeting at Dunthrop. READ MORE

15 January 2008 Silverton Foxhounds - Black Forest Lodge

Black Forest Lodge looks all set for high quality Point-to-Pointing this Sunday with the Silverton Foxhounds attracting a total of 157 entries. READ MORE

15 January 2008 Albrighton - Weston Park

Once again the Albrighton Hunt kick start the new season in the North Western Area at Weston Park, this Sunday (20th). READ MORE

09 January 2008 Point-to-Point Owners & Riders Club - Barbury Racecourse

The 2008 South Midlands Area campaign switches to Barbury Racecourse, Wiltshire, this weekend for the two-day Point-to-Point Owners & Riders Club meeting.  READ MORE

01 January 2008 Army - Larkhill

The Army Point-to-Point provides the curtain raiser for the Wessex Area season at Larkhill Racecourse on Salisbury Plain this Saturday, January 5. 151 entries have been received for the six race card, and the meeting's reputation for quality racing looks assured. READ MORE

31 December 2007 Staff College & R.M.A. Sandhurst – Tweseldown

Tweseldown racecourse, Hampshire, is the setting for the Staff College & R.M.A. Sandhurst Point-to-Point on Sunday. READ MORE