Coordinating point-to-point horse racing in the East Midlands at Brocklesby Park, Dingley, Garthorpe, Guilsborough and Revesby Park.
Wed 15th 5.30pm
Ground is currently Good to Firm. Watering will commence at 8am Thurs 15th to produce good safe jumping ground. We have had 10mm of rain since Sunday.
The following is a statement from the Point-to-point Authority: "Sadly, it is confirmed that the government lockdown includes point to pointing, and we will have to halt until further notice. I know this will be a severe disappointment to many of you, particularly after such an excellent start to the season. This not only produced great racing, but it also…
The PPA is delighted to announce a new national sponsor for the 2020/2021 point-to-point season, in the form of Print Concern, an Oxford-based digital printing, data and marketing company founded by well-known owner-trainer-rider Tim Underwood. The Print Concern Restricted Series consists of 20 qualifying races – with at least one in each of the 14 regional areas – culminating in…
The following is a statement from the Brocklesby Point-to-point committee: It is looking ever more likely that Covid-19 restrictions of whatever nature and severity will continue into early 2021 and thus affect mass spectator gatherings such as our point to point.As this would be our 200th anniversary meeting we clearly would prefer it to be as close as possible to the…
This is a formal announcement to confirm that the British point-to-point season is closed for this season. This was a very difficult decision to make recognising that many people's livelihoods are involved. However, the Prime Minister's words last night made clear that everyone should minimise social contact and non-essential travel. Furthermore, our sport creates some medical burden, both on the…
The Woodland Pytchley Hunt Members Race will now be open to horses qualified with the Atherstone and Pytchley Hunts The Woodland Pytchley Hunt Point-to-Point, taking place on Easter Saturday, 11th April, have updated the Conditions of their Hunt Race, opening up the race to horses qualified with the Atherstone and Pytchley Hunts in addition to the Woodland Pytchley, Fernie and…
The next meeting at Garthorpe is the Belvoir's point-to-point meeting on Sunday 29th March. There will be a seven-race card and a dog show. This year the Restricted Race, sponsored by Roythornes, will be run over 2m 4f rather than the usual 3 miles. The Mixed Open race, run in memory of Jenny Skelton, has a £1000 prize fund, with…
After the unfortunate loss of the Cottesmore meeting last weekend, the Midlands Area season continues with a Pytchley meeting at Guilsborough which is earlier in the year than usual on Sunday 8th March. Tickets are available online from our website, midlandspointing.com/shop (under-16s are free) or on the gate on arrival. The Guilsborough course can be found on the A5199 in…
We cannot list all of our sponsors on one page so here is a random sample of the people who make this sport possible. Thank you!